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Currently, I am a practicing lawyer in Southern California. I enjoy culinary arts, music, magic and writing. I appreciate family and good health-I move through life with a phenomenal sense of humor. I love comedies and enjoy communicating with others. Understanding

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Style & Beauty > Jewelry Men's fashion: What your watch says about you: 2 of 6
Great news! The Renato watch company is about to release its diamond pave (on the dial) Wildebeast in mid-November. This watch will consist of 6 carats of g-color, vs-clarity diamonds on the dial (underneath the crystal) as well as on the bezel and lugs. It is a masterpiece of a timepiece in my opinion.This watch can only be ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Cigar reviews: VSOP: 1 of 3
A STAR OF A CIGAR IS BORNI desperately enjoy a fine cigar after a wonderful meal, or simply with a class of cognac or a smooth glass of port. With the assumption that others do also, and realizing that a good Cuban is hard to come by for most, I decided to provide you with some information available from the website of a new ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Italian food: 3 of 8
It is no wonder why, for so long, Rome ruled the world. Italian culture spawned great food and the common understanding that you ate not until you were satisfied, but until your mother told you that you had enough. I have an Italian mother. She is by any stretch of the imagination the sweetest woman in the world...unless...yo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Exploring the concept of free will: 17 of 44
You know, in this time of tragedy-the enormous fires that are sweeping my state of California, I am amazed by the audacity of several radio talk show hosts who ponder the notion:"why doesn't god intercede", if there is one, they say. The debate between religious and atheistic people goes on and on, as it has for centuries, I ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice The difference between living trusts and wills: 2 of 5
Their are many reasons why a Living Trust can benefit both you and your family. Principally, it usually allows you to avoid probate court and the statutory taxes and filing fess that go along with it, and pass your property to whomever you wish at the same time.However, what most people may not know about a trust, is that it ... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Buying wine: Consumer guide: 5 of 8
"No Wine Before Nine" is what the clock on my wall says. Of Course, every digit on the clock is a "9". Nevertheless, drinking wine does not necessarily have anything to do with evaluating the wine you drink-at least not in terms of its "credibility" as a fine wine. After all, I "Ripple" is still a major seller in the United S... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Impact of Ohio Senate Bill 17 for repeat drunk drivers: 2 of 3
A BILL OF ERRORS AND OMMISSIONS:Primarily, Ohio Senate Bill 17 revises the punishment applicable to alcohol-related offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle. It encompasses four principal revisions, as follows:* Revises sentencing provisions for an offender who is again convicted within six years of the prior offen... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice The facts about estate planning: 4 of 5
THE BEST ESTATE PLAN depends upon the value of the estate and how you wish to distribute it.For example, a Living Trust allows you to control the distribution of your estate while you are living-hence the label, "LIVING TRUST". You can leave specific items of real and/or personal property to a specific person, called a "benef... More..
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs Evaluating the current reputation of lawyers: 5 of 6
You know, I've been practicing law now for over 20 years, and the thing that annoys me most about it is not the law itself-I love it really. The thing that's most annoying are the lawyers who practice it.The bickering and continuous consternation that takes place during litigation is not only incredible-its simply debilitatin... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Memories: 67 of 76
I wanted to take a few minutes here to pay homage to a wonderful lawyer who just passed from cancer. His name is Charles A. Lynberg-one of the finest trial lawyers I have ever known. Mr. Lynberg founded the firm of Lynberg and Watkins many years prior. He had a great sense of humor and always wanted to know about "you" the pe... More..