As a follow-up to a prior post about filing a complaint about a doctor, I'm now hoping I can get some guidance on how I should go about fighting the bill I just got from them. Somebody advised talking to an attorney. I don't know anything about attorney's fees- but that seems like it may be a bit much to be worth fight a $400 hospital bill. I'm not sure where to go with this kind of issue- can anybody direct me to a good person to speak with? I don't figure I'll get far on my own disputing this with his office on my own.
I know there's some legal-folk up in here. What would you recommend?

Signed,
An overwhelmed, seriously injured, broke student who would rather light money on fire than pay this worthless doctor.
Thanks.

- I need to replace wheels on a small suitcase. Okay, it's a rolling backpack (don't make fun of me, this gun is loaded). Where would I look for something that random? I don't think skateboard wheels will fit it, which was my first thought. My back injury forces me to use this thing to cart my stuff around PSU all day, and I want something less loud and annoying.

- My little sister's laptop is... broken. It only displays a black screen of death and says something about a disk failure before rebooting itself in an endless loop. Is this a fix-it issue or a buy-a-new-laptop issue? If it's the former, does anyone want to fix it for cheap/trade? I can bake the most delicious cookies and truffles in all the land, I'm a good photographer, and my sister does awesome hair. Help some poor but otherwise totally awesome chicks out.

A nice couple left a couple boxes of leftovers in my bar tonight.  I gave them a smell, and they smelled great.
Being short on money like I am, I took em home with me, and I'm eating them right now.
The thing is, this one is really good, and now I'm curious where the heck they got it from.

I thought I'd see if anyone had any ideas.
The leftovers are in Brown to go boxes, which seemed a like something I hadn't seen before.
One had what looked and tasted like roast chicken in it, but had nothing accompanying.
The other had a beef stew, like a pot roast stew, with balls of gnocci and a small amount of melted cheese, and tastes amazing.

Tugboat Brewing, where I bartend, is on the corner of Southwest Broadway and Ankeny, right around the corner from Mary's. 
It's clear the couple were on foot, and walked to the Tugboat from their restaurant (judging by the warmth of the food).
I was wracking my brain to figure out where it might be from...maybe Kells, or Voleur?

Any ideas?  Anyone seen any menus which might include these items in that area?  

Ok, one more thing.

I just wanted to write something in praise of Eyes on Broadway . If anybody is in need of any optometry help, go there.
I'm 24 and recently got my first pair of glasses and contacts. The staff there has been totally amazing- and gone WAY above and beyond to make me comfy and happy. I imagined it would be a total nightmare, but it was by far the best experience I've ever had at any kind of doctor's office. Every member of their staff is incredibly polite, sincere and competent, their office is cozy, and I've seen two doctors there, and they were both awesome.

They may have some pricey inventory, but it's worth it to get such stellar care (especially if you have insurance to help you out).

Come out and celebrate Dr. King's Birthday!

Monday, January 21, 2008, Monday Movies presents Life in the Ghetto Night at Mississippi Pizza Pub in North Portland . Come out and join us for a hearty helping of freshly baked pizza and Integration.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday Movies will be screening Martin Luther King, Jr.: An Amazing Grace (1991, color, 60 minutes). This film chronicles the life of the civil rights fighter through newsreel footage and film from his speeches. This film will be followed by our previously announced film The Poor Pay More (NET, 1965, b&w, 60 minutes), an expose on the exploitation of inner-city residents by retail credit "buy now, pay later" scams.

All movies are actual vintage projected 16mm films. Admission is free. This show is all ages and kids are welcome. For a complete schedule, go to http://www.myspace.com/mondaymovie.



Mississippi Pizza
3552 North Mississippi Ave Portland, Oregon
(503) 288-3231
www.mississippipizza.com

Mirah's playing tonight at the artistery on SE division! WAHOO. According to her website, this will be her last performance in Portland until late April, AND it is only $6. There are some other bands playing, too, but I'm uninformed and have never heard of them. And even if the other bands are bad (I have been told Bryce Panic is good, though), you can still dance in an interpretive fashion/leave.

Infomashun:

Jan 19, 2008 - Portland, Oregon
The Artistery, 4315 SE Division St. - Bryce Panic CD release party, w/ Bryce Panic, Arrington DeDionyso, Rebecca Pearcy and James Beaton, 9PM, 6$/12$ w/ CD, All Ages

current place: Soooouthwest