Whilst in the computer lab yesterday, I overheard one student explain to another the contents of a recent paper he had turned in. I relate the contents of the conversation merely as a startling illustration of how the mind of a mad genius works ( Read more... )

Inspired by S.Cramer, I took the "http://www.presidentmatch.com" test. As I suspected, the internet matched me most closely with the Reverend Al Sharpton, with a second-place showing by General Wesley Clark. Without following the race too closely, I had been pulling for those two. ( Read more... )

I felt so good last night at the Blind Pig. I saw three great bands: Back in Spades, Showdown at the Equator, and The Elevations. Every time I see that Showdown, I think, "I've heard all these songs a bunch of times. Why don't they write some new ones?" Then, a few minutes later, I think, "I hope they never write any new songs because then they ( Read more... )

Did you know that this:

http://www.amish.net/

is actually a website?

Okay, back to scouring the internet for slightly used stroke mags at low, low prices.

Unless someone tells me of something totally sweeter to do, I'm going to the Amish Armada show at the Elbow Room. Who's with me? Who's not and what better thing are you doing?

I was curious to see how many Friendster-esque websites existed. This is what I discovered ( Read more... )

I woke up screaming and flailing my arms last night after having dreamt that I was a federal judge and a plaintiff was requesting that I enjoin a state prosecution in a manner that might violate various rules of prudential abstention and standing doctrine.

Don't worry though, it's really not as scary as it sounds. I got right back to sleep.

I forgot two other funny aspects of that case ( Read more... )

Testimony from the case of Coverson v. State, 617 So.2d 642 (Miss. 1993). It's the little gems like these that make reading caselaw so much fun! The beginning is a little rough, but I promise if you make it through, it's worth it ( Read more... )

All of your ethical advice regarding the paper-boy tipping debacle is appreciated. I'm surprised, however, that none of you chastised for mailing a pizza coupon as a Christmas tip. Travis thought this such a horrible slight that if he were the recipient, he would urinate on our paper from now on. I, however, am of the Mr. Pink school of thought ( Read more... )