Check out these notes from the Federalist Society Student Symposium Feb 24 and 25 at Columbia.
Also, I bought a copy of Akhil Reed Amar's new book (which he signed).
A very gracious man, he spoke of the pride he felt in sharing the stage with his former students including:
Professor Catherine Powell, Fordham Law School
Professor Saikrishna B. Prakash, University of San Diego School of Law
Professor John Yoo, Boalt Hall (UC Berkeley) School of Law
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Friday, February 24, 2006
Happy Birthday to Me
Thirty-two Years of Adam-alicious Goodness!
And today I'm taking a trip up to New York City for the Federalist Society Shindig. What a blast.
And today I'm taking a trip up to New York City for the Federalist Society Shindig. What a blast.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
New Word in Antitrust
Tonight we learned a new word!
hendiadys
Section 4 of the Clayton Act requires a private treble damage plaintiff be a "person" who was "injured in his business or property." Is the better reading that "business or property" is a single concept, or two concepts?
Check out this link, for a cool list of arcane linguistic devices.
hendiadys
Section 4 of the Clayton Act requires a private treble damage plaintiff be a "person" who was "injured in his business or property." Is the better reading that "business or property" is a single concept, or two concepts?
Check out this link, for a cool list of arcane linguistic devices.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Giving in to temptation...for more seeds
As you may recall, I've already spent some cash with the nice folks at Burpee, so why buy more?
I blame Antitrust Law.
Antitrust class last night was extra-long (we are trying to make up for missing a class a few weeks from now.) But while I'm sitting there, trying to focus on the strange death of the Section 1 per se rule (both it and the "quick look" analysis seem to be repudiated by more modern price-fixing cases, at least for trade association rules that have both price-fixing and public safety rationales) but my mind wanders...to gardening.
ORDER DETAIL
Nelumbo nucifera = $ 4.39 Sacred Water Lotus
Coffea arabica = $ 3.84 Coffee Plant
Humulus lupulus = $ 3.62 Hops
Mahonia aquifolium = $ 3.07 Oregon Grape
Mentha x piperita = $ 2.96 Peppermint
Stenocereus thurberi = $ 3.18 Organ Pipe Cactus
Camellia sinensis = $ 4.17 Tea Plant
Punica granatum nana = $ 3.18 Dwarf Pomegranate
----------------------------------------------------
PURCHASE SUMMARY
Subtotal 8 Items ........................... $ 28.41
Postage & Handling .......................... $ 5.00
----------------------------------------------------
Total Order Amount ......................... $ 33.41
----------------------------------------------------
Thanks again for shopping at Whatcom Seed Company !
Whatcom Seed Company
http://seedrack.com/
Two of the plants I am thinking of turning into housplants: the coffee and the cactus. Coffee likes shade and will (after a few years) produce little coffee beans. If I've grown a cactus it was back when I was a kid. I like the idea of trying to grow a nice impressive looking one.
Two of the plants I'm thinking of trying to use as outdoor shrubs. The Oregon Grape is a cold-hearty evergreen from the pacific northwest. A broadleaf evergreen seems like a fine idea here in the dead of winter. Tea plants should also grow without difficulty here in Philadelphia (I'm not sure if they'll keep their leaves in our winters or not.)
I'm still thinking about how I want to use the hops (which are a vine). I may try using it cover the concrete wall in the back alley to the apartment.
The peppermint croaked that I bought earlier this year. It started strong, but moving it to a dim bedroom window killed it. I want to try again, but this time I'm going to be a bit more careful with the environment.
Finally, although I'm pretty satisfied with the pomegranate in my bedroom, I would like to see how it grows when it can get full sun outdoors. And, I may see about sending some seeds down to Mom and Dad. Georgia is quite warm and sunny enough to see really dramatic growth (and possibly fruit!).
Finally, the Water Lotus may not get planted at all this year. But I want to have it if the opportunity presents itself. The Sacred Lotus is famous for its beauty, but it longs for warm still waters and long days filled with bright sun. N.B. 'waters'. It's an acquatic plant. Still, if I ever decide to give it a try, I want to have the seeds on hand. Indeed, the seeds are legendarily tough: some have sprouted despite being over a thousand years old.
I blame Antitrust Law.
Antitrust class last night was extra-long (we are trying to make up for missing a class a few weeks from now.) But while I'm sitting there, trying to focus on the strange death of the Section 1 per se rule (both it and the "quick look" analysis seem to be repudiated by more modern price-fixing cases, at least for trade association rules that have both price-fixing and public safety rationales) but my mind wanders...to gardening.
ORDER DETAIL
Nelumbo nucifera = $ 4.39 Sacred Water Lotus
Coffea arabica = $ 3.84 Coffee Plant
Humulus lupulus = $ 3.62 Hops
Mahonia aquifolium = $ 3.07 Oregon Grape
Mentha x piperita = $ 2.96 Peppermint
Stenocereus thurberi = $ 3.18 Organ Pipe Cactus
Camellia sinensis = $ 4.17 Tea Plant
Punica granatum nana = $ 3.18 Dwarf Pomegranate
----------------------------------------------------
PURCHASE SUMMARY
Subtotal 8 Items ........................... $ 28.41
Postage & Handling .......................... $ 5.00
----------------------------------------------------
Total Order Amount ......................... $ 33.41
----------------------------------------------------
Thanks again for shopping at Whatcom Seed Company !
Whatcom Seed Company
http://seedrack.com/
Two of the plants I am thinking of turning into housplants: the coffee and the cactus. Coffee likes shade and will (after a few years) produce little coffee beans. If I've grown a cactus it was back when I was a kid. I like the idea of trying to grow a nice impressive looking one.
Two of the plants I'm thinking of trying to use as outdoor shrubs. The Oregon Grape is a cold-hearty evergreen from the pacific northwest. A broadleaf evergreen seems like a fine idea here in the dead of winter. Tea plants should also grow without difficulty here in Philadelphia (I'm not sure if they'll keep their leaves in our winters or not.)
I'm still thinking about how I want to use the hops (which are a vine). I may try using it cover the concrete wall in the back alley to the apartment.
The peppermint croaked that I bought earlier this year. It started strong, but moving it to a dim bedroom window killed it. I want to try again, but this time I'm going to be a bit more careful with the environment.
Finally, although I'm pretty satisfied with the pomegranate in my bedroom, I would like to see how it grows when it can get full sun outdoors. And, I may see about sending some seeds down to Mom and Dad. Georgia is quite warm and sunny enough to see really dramatic growth (and possibly fruit!).
Finally, the Water Lotus may not get planted at all this year. But I want to have it if the opportunity presents itself. The Sacred Lotus is famous for its beauty, but it longs for warm still waters and long days filled with bright sun. N.B. 'waters'. It's an acquatic plant. Still, if I ever decide to give it a try, I want to have the seeds on hand. Indeed, the seeds are legendarily tough: some have sprouted despite being over a thousand years old.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Are You Catching Federalist Fever?
This coming Friday and Saturday is the Federalist Society Student Symposium. I'm so looking forward to going I can hardly wait.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Surprise Trip to Boston
The trip wasn't the surprise...the surprise was the point.
Jess (Dave's wife) set up a surprise birthday party for Dave. Pat kindly did the driving to get me to a from public transportation (Amtrak failed again to provide on-time service yesterday, USAir did a surprisingly good job.)
And a good time, as they say, was had by all!
Jess (Dave's wife) set up a surprise birthday party for Dave. Pat kindly did the driving to get me to a from public transportation (Amtrak failed again to provide on-time service yesterday, USAir did a surprisingly good job.)
And a good time, as they say, was had by all!
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
The Sci-fi crew I'd fit in best...
 | You scored as Deep Space Nine (Star Trek). You have entered the dark side of the Star Trek universe. The paradise of Earth is far from you and you must survive despite having enemies on all fronts. But you wouldnâ??t have it any other way because you thrive in conflict and will know what needs to be done to take care of those around you. Now if only the Founders would quit trying to take over the galaxy.
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Sunday, February 12, 2006
Snowy Pot of Sedum Matrona
Here in South Philly we got about a foot of snow. As you can see, the stems from the Sedum Matrona stood up to the weight. I'll be curious to see what the little green shoots that had been peeking through the dirt will look like after snow melts. 
This picture is for comparison's sake when it's 95 degrees outside. On the left is a beet plant in a pot, on the right is the now-blooming basil plant.
Sunday Snow Day
Today I went out to walk in the snow. It appears the New York Times was not delivered anywhere on South Street, so I made do with a copy of Mother Earth News picked up from the anarchist bookstore (who are all very nice people, by the way) to read as I ate at Johnny Rockets and as I sipped a venti iced coffee at Starbucks.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Blasted Sore Vocal Cords
My cold has persisted. Today I woke up and am barely able to talk.
This is very annoying. First of all because I like talking. Second, because I'm taking stuff that is working pretty well at keeping my nose almost dry.
Ah well. I should be okay in a few days.
This is very annoying. First of all because I like talking. Second, because I'm taking stuff that is working pretty well at keeping my nose almost dry.
Ah well. I should be okay in a few days.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Superbowl Extravaganza
Tonight, I risk the wilds of New Jersey* to watch Super Bowl XL consuming vast quantities of fried foods.
And I get to check out the car pictured here.
*You mean it's not a Temple Owl themed eatery?
And I get to check out the car pictured here.
*You mean it's not a Temple Owl themed eatery?
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