One summer while in high school I was working for one of my father’s automobile dealerships in Warner Robins, Georgia. An airman from the nearby Air Force Base came to the dealership and wanted to look at a new car. We loved our customers from the military and always enjoyed dealing with them. However, this…
Accents are interesting. Most evolve organically due to linguistic influences in a particular region. A notable exception is the “Transatlantic” or “Mid-Atlantic” accent. Simply put, the accent is as phony as a three-dollar bill. It is a fake accent that was artificially developed in the early 20th century. The artificial form of speech attempted to…
It is not uncommon to receive a call from an injured person who has been turned down for representation because the lawyer they spoke to was “too busy” to handle their personal injury case. I have often said, no lawyer is too busy to turn down a million-dollar case. Sometimes we are able to take…
On December 5th, 1945 five US Navy Grumman TFB Avenger torpedo bombers took off on a training mission from their base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They were never seen again. A PMB Mariner flying boat sent out to search for the missing crews vanished as well. The disappearance of what has been dubbed “The Lost…
The critically acclaimed 1957 film “12 Angry Men” is a classic. The courtroom drama focuses on 12 jurors locked in heated debate while considering the fate of a young man accused of murder. Like many cinematic productions it takes artistic license when it comes to the rules of evidence and other matters regarding the law. …
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States serving from 1845 to 1849. Despite being rated as one of the most successful Presidents in American history, he is not a household name. Nor is he discussed much in high school history classes. During his tenure the size of the United States grew…
People understandably can be upset when facing legal challenges. It is quite common for many to make emotional declarations when discussing their situation. Oftentimes I have heard very bold statements such as “I don’t care what it costs or what it takes! I will take this to the Supreme Court of the United States if…
I am fond of visiting fabulous places. The Principality of Liechtenstein certainly fits the bill in this regard. To say that the country is breathtakingly beautiful is no exaggeration. The lush green meadows of this land framed with the snow-capped peaks of the Alps in the background are truly unforgettable. My first visit there was…
The 1971 film “Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster “may not be a production that comes to mind when contemplating the great works of cinematic history. The film is notable for it’s time as it promoted an environmental agenda. The Smog Monster evolved out of polluted waters. It literally fed on pollution, inhaling from smokestacks and…
By all metrics, Tokyo is a world class city. I have been fortunate enough to visit Japan on two occasions. I highly recommend an excursion there to anyone. Both times I centered my visits in the Tokyo area. I hope to return to see other parts of the country one day. The first visit…