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Author: Paul Luvera

Plaintiff trial lawyer for 50 years. Past President of the Inner Circle of Advocates & Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Member American Board of Trial Advocates, American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy, International Society of Barristers, the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame & speaker at Spence Trial College
THE FAMILY ALASKA CRUISE

THE FAMILY ALASKA CRUISE

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Lita and I survived the family cruise. Seven of the children, their spouses, children and even grandchildren made up a group of almost forty people who sailed out of Seattle  on June 22nd on Princess  Cruise liner Star Princess. We had the vesssel all to ourselves with only some 2600 other passengers with a maximum capacity of 3100 passengers plus crew. We traveled 2,338 statute miles round trip arriving back in Seattle June 29th. I was disappointed the vessel went out Juan…

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MARY THELMA LUVERA

MARY THELMA LUVERA

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On an early Friday morning, July 7th2000, my mother Mary Thelma Babarovich, died in her sleep at the San Juan Care Center. Her  death was not unexpected. After all, she was born on December 28, 1905 and was ninety four years old when she died. She had been in failing health for some time. Her passing was, in fact, a personal blessing to her as she had been ready to meet her maker for some time. My sisters, Phyllis Ennes…

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NICOLA LUVERA AN ITALIAN IMMIGRANT & MY GRANDFATHER

NICOLA LUVERA AN ITALIAN IMMIGRANT & MY GRANDFATHER

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My grandfather, Nicola Luvera died in Anacortes on Independence Day, July 4, 1956 after living more then ninety years. My chief regret is that he spoke no English and I spoke no Italian so we never had a real conversation – only through my father's interpretation. Dad believed our family should speak English because we lived in America so my sisters and I never learned either parent's native language. My grandfather's story is one of courage and determination. After working…

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U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – A FRONT FOR BIG CORPORATION FINANCIAL INTERESTS

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – A FRONT FOR BIG CORPORATION FINANCIAL INTERESTS

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Tom Donohue is the 74 year old president and CEO of the United States Chamber of Commerce, a position he has held since 1997. Thanks to his efforts the Chamber has been able to spend $136 Million dollars on lobbying Congress for laws favorable to big business. Of course, he enjoys the perks of his position. He travels around Washington DC in a chauffeured limousine and flies around the globe in a private jet. With a pay check of $5 million dollars…

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SHH…BIG GOVERNMENT IS LISTENING IN

SHH…BIG GOVERNMENT IS LISTENING IN

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Most Americans were shocked or at least surprised to learn about the extensive surveillance by the government of our private phone and Email communications. We learned of the full participation of Congress and of the Bush as well as Obama administration in condoning the practice. Those of us who voted for Mr. Obama (in my case two times) remember his previous words when running for office: “Mr. Bush…puts forward a false choice between the liberties we cherish and the security…

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IT’S GOOD TO BE HOME AGAIN FROM OUR SAFARI ADVENTURE

IT’S GOOD TO BE HOME AGAIN FROM OUR SAFARI ADVENTURE

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We are back from Africa and it is good to be home. We left Seattle on Tuesday May 14th and returned to Seattle Sunday May 26th. Our Travel Route From Seattle to Dubai is 7403 miles and the flight takes 18 hours. After spending a couple of nights there we went on to Cape Town South Africa. It is another 4752 miles and it takes 9.5 hours to get there. After spending several nights in Cape Town, we flew to…

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THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN WASHINGTON DC & THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN WASHINGTON DC & THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

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NOTE:   My wife and I leave  this  week for Botswana  Africa and I will not be posting for several weeks. Thanks for  checking back ======================================================================================== I think many, if not most, Americans today see a total disconnect between the politicians in Washington and the American people. Americans generally see their leaders in Washington as  overpaid and overindulged agents  of special interest groups, the rich and the corporate powerful. CBS series “UnitedStates  of  Influence” demonstrates this. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20074813-503544.html  The polls conducted reveal some striking  facts about …

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OUR TRAVEL TO DUBAI ON EMIRATES AIR

OUR TRAVEL TO DUBAI ON EMIRATES AIR

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My wife Lita and I had the amazing good fortune to secure first class tickets on Emirates Air from Seattle to Dubai, leaving this month. Why is that wonderful? Because first class tickets cost $26,100 per person round trip and we are getting them free through our frequent flier miles.  On top of that, this is not like most other airlines. The tickets include a complimentary chauffeur driven pickup at home to SeaTac airport. When we arrive a chauffeur driven…

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ERIC HARTMANN, GERMAN WAR ACE

ERIC HARTMANN, GERMAN WAR ACE

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Eric Hartmann was a German fighter pilot during World War II and was the highest scoring fighter ace in the history of aerial warfare. He flew in 1404 combat missions and engaged in aerial combat 825 times while serving as a fighter with the Luftwaffe. His record was 352 aerial victories involving shooting down an enemy aircraft. At the same time Hartman forced to crash land his fighter 14 times. However this was not due to being shot down or forced…

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WAR STORIES FROM A GREAT TRIAL LAWYER

WAR STORIES FROM A GREAT TRIAL LAWYER

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Joseph D. Jamail is an 88  year old trial lawyer from Houston Texas. Last week Joe and Ron Krist, another Houston lawyer spoke at the International Accademy of Trial Lawyers at a meeting in Newport, California, Lita and I attended. I’ve known Joe and Ron for a number of years through professionalorganizations we belong to and both are extraordinary story tellers. They  had the audience entertained and laughing. Forbes Magazine gives Joe’s wealth at $1.5 billion. His  1985 verdict for his…

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