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About this blog: The Raucous Caucus shares the southpaw perspectives of this Boomer on the state of the nation, the world, and, sometimes, other stuff. I enjoy crafting it to keep current, and occasionally to rant on some issue I care about deeply... (More)
About this blog: The Raucous Caucus shares the southpaw perspectives of this Boomer on the state of the nation, the world, and, sometimes, other stuff. I enjoy crafting it to keep current, and occasionally to rant on some issue I care about deeply. My long, strange career trip has included law and management jobs in two Fortune 50 companies, before founding the legal search and staffing firm Cushing Group, Recruiters. I've lectured on negotiation and settlement strategy, and teach graduate courses at Golden Gate University (Adjunct of the Year for a doctoral seminar on business, law and society). Illinois, Texas and California (Inactive) admitted me to law practice; I hold JD and MBA degrees from the University of Illinois, and a BGS from the University of Michigan, with Distinction. There -- Go Blue! Personally, my daughters are a lawyer in NY, and a pre-med student in NM - their lives-and-times often animate these columns. I'm active in animal advocacy matters, having led a citizen team that took Alameda's city animal shelter to a non-profit operation - we saved $600K annually and the lives of some 700 companion animals/year vs. the City's best alternative. I'm delighted with that success. My family has re-homed 144 foster animals over many years; we host four boisterous border collies of our own. Mostly for humane movement efforts, I was nominated for GQ magazine's 2009 Better Men, Better World Award. You may notice that many of my rants relate to critter issues. In addition to the Raucous Caucus blog, I frequently contribute to The BARK magazine, and am a proud Moderator emeritus on the popular news and humor website www.Fark.com. I prefer scotch over imported beer (Hide)
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Bi-Partisan Persistence, coast-to-coast
Feb 28, 2017 11:51 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 4,048
Item: Dem. US Senator Elizabeth Warren silenced on Senate floor as she read a letter criticizing AG nominee... More
Feb 28, 2017 11:51 am
Comments: 6 | Views: 4,048
Item: Dem. US Senator Elizabeth Warren silenced on Senate floor as she read a letter criticizing AG nominee... More
What’s in a label?
Feb 27, 2017 2:40 pm
Comments: 15 | Views: 5,741
Item: “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
Item: Trump’s new national security advisor General McMaster calls... More
Feb 27, 2017 2:40 pm
Comments: 15 | Views: 5,741
Item: “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
Item: Trump’s new national security advisor General McMaster calls... More
“See you in Court?”
Feb 10, 2017 12:46 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 5,571
What would You do with the immigration order?
After yesterday’s unanimous federal appellate ruling that extended last week’s trial... More
Feb 10, 2017 12:46 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 5,571
What would You do with the immigration order?
After yesterday’s unanimous federal appellate ruling that extended last week’s trial... More
Beware Shiny Objects
Feb 9, 2017 7:06 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 4,510
“EVery time I think I’m Out … they drag me back In.”
Blogger’s note: ==I So, I'm back for a time. I’ve not been... More
Feb 9, 2017 7:06 am
Comments: 16 | Views: 4,510
“EVery time I think I’m Out … they drag me back In.”
Blogger’s note: ==I So, I'm back for a time. I’ve not been... More
Pride in the Profession, 2: The “Libel Bully” report
Oct 31, 2016 7:15 pm
Comments: 60 | Views: 6,392
In addition to feeling some pride for being among the many lawyers who are poll-watching during Nevada's early voting (prior blog), another lawyerly occurrence... More
Oct 31, 2016 7:15 pm
Comments: 60 | Views: 6,392
In addition to feeling some pride for being among the many lawyers who are poll-watching during Nevada's early voting (prior blog), another lawyerly occurrence... More
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DanvilleSanRamon.com and Pleasanton Weekly are once again putting out a call for nominations and sponsorships for the annual Tri-Valley Heroes awards - our salute to the community members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its residents.
