In the case of Woods-Leber v. Hyatt Hotels of Puerto Rico, a rabid mongoose leaps out of the woods and bites a poolside sunbather. The sunbather, being a properly litigious American, sues the hotel owning the pool, claiming it should have known of an infestation of mongooses, some of which might be rabid. Of course, [...]

CNN reports that DHS is launching a “Ready Kids” emergency prep program. The program itself – costing more than $100 million – sounds pretty pointless. The best part is the following quote, from a report by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, in reference to the program website:
The original plan included a Web site that would [...]

I just got back from the Trump Indiana, where two buddies and I played – and lost at – some 2/5 No-Limit Hold ‘Em. I have some observations. The play is generally very weak and rather loose; most tables will have one or two sharks and one or two decent players, with a few more [...]

According to a new study, most college students are basically unable to handle real-world life. Not surprising, but very disturbing.

You know, I’m glad this world contains people who can find joy in very different things. For example, some people find the big cities of the world to be thrilling and small towns to be what my pastor called “the thing we fear most.” Others find cities intimidating and small towns comfortable. Some find gas [...]

Apparently, many of my fellow 1Ls spend every waking moment at the library, even over long weekends. My question is: what are they doing in there? I have reason to believe that I am doing fairly well in my classes, but I find plenty of time to slack off – especially on long weekends. So, [...]

I just got this from the University of Texas at Austin’s Office of Student Financial Services:
Edward Cottrell
The Office of Student Financial Services has received your 2005-06 FAFSA application data electronically from the US Department of Education. However, we cannot process your application because you are not currently admitted for the year for which you are [...]

Stanford Law School has joined the University of Chicago Law School by switching to a quarter system.

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“When I am weary with the cost
I see the triumph of the cross
So in its shadow I will run
Till He completes the work begun.
One day all things will be made new
I’ll see the hope you called me to
And in your kingdom paved with gold
I’ll praise your faithfulness of old.”
- Keith and Kristyn Getty, When Trials [...]