http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:53:40 -0800 Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:53:46 -0800 iBlog 1.4.5 Neptunus Lex The unbearable lightness of Lex Neptunus Lex Arts & Entertainment http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050907062801/index.html Well, I think we're up and running over here. ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2005 06:28:01 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050907062801/index.html Moving! Well, I think we're up and running over here. Arts & Entertainment no Moving! http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050906202408/index.html Small beer, tonight... ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2005 20:24:08 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050906202408/index.html Begging Your Indulgence Small beer, tonight... Arts & Entertainment no Begging Your Indulgence http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050905083838/index.html The next time a Hollywood celebrity tries to impress you with his political acumen : ]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 08:38:38 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050905083838/index.html Keep This in Mind The next time a Hollywood celebrity tries to impress you with his political acumen : Arts & Entertainment no Keep This in Mind http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050905083224/index.html Well this is a nice touch, as well as being a pleasant surprise: ]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2005 08:32:24 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050905083224/index.html Shukran, Kuwait Well this is a nice touch, as well as being a pleasant surprise: Arts & Entertainment no Shukran, Kuwait http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050904161754/index.html I know I'm late to the table on this one, but I just turned in some spare cash to help out those in need because of Hurricane Katrina. As you know, unlike many other countries where state-led donations exceed individuals giving to charity, the reverse is usually true over here. Neither way is better or worse, but if you're looking to give here are a couple of good ways to go: ]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2005 16:17:54 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050904161754/index.html Ways to Help I know I'm late to the table on this one, but I just turned in some spare cash to help out those in need because of Hurricane Katrina. As you know, unlike many other countries where state-led donations exceed individuals giving to charity, the reverse is usually true over here. Neither way is better or worse, but if you're looking to give here are a couple of good ways to go: Arts & Entertainment no Ways to Help http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C744401703/E20050904152609/index.html (Previously)

The ball starts falling towards the center but it’s moving too fast, he’s going to shoot through the glideslope, he can hear the LSO key the mike, and he knows that “Paddles” is going to scream for “POWER” so before that can even happen he plugs the throttle into blower (just a bit? a bit more? how’s that?) and when the LSO finally does call “POWER!” on the radio what seems like an eternity later the pilot mentally shrugs, thinks to himself, you bet, that’s all I’ve got and there’s nothing at all left over, and he feels strangely calm knowing that he's done what he can do and there’s no card left to play. The ball sags below the datum lights and he hears the LSO key the mike again…

(Part 1 begins here ) ]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2005 15:26:09 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C744401703/E20050904152609/index.html Rhythms, Part XXIV (Previously)The ball starts falling towards the center but it’s moving too fast, he’s going to shoot through the glideslope, he can hear the LSO key the mike, and he knows that “Paddles” is going to scream for “POWER” so before that can even happen he plugs the throttle into blower (just a bit? a bit more? how’s that?) and when the LSO finally does call “POWER!” on the radio what seems like an eternity later the pilot mentally shrugs, thinks to himself, you bet, that’s all I’ve got and there’s nothing at all left over, and he feels strangely calm knowing that he's done what he can do and there’s no card left to play. The ball sags below the datum lights and he hears the LSO key the mike again…(Part 1 begins here ) Arts & Entertainment no Rhythms, Part XXIV http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050903142635/index.html A dove hunting trip to Imperial County: ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2005 14:26:35 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050903142635/index.html Priceless? A dove hunting trip to Imperial County: Arts & Entertainment no Priceless? http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C211051242/E20050902180735/index.html Margarita Recipe:
1 1/2 oz. Tequila
3/4 oz. Triple Sec (or Cointreau)
Splash of Sour Mix & a dash of Rose Lime juice
Shake with ice & serve in a salt rimmed glass on the rocks or strain to serve up
Add more liquid and blend with ice for a frozen variation
Garnish with a lime wedge ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2005 18:07:35 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C211051242/E20050902180735/index.html Friday Musings Margarita Recipe:1 1/2 oz. Tequila3/4 oz. Triple Sec (or Cointreau)Splash of Sour Mix & a dash of Rose Lime juiceShake with ice & serve in a salt rimmed glass on the rocks or strain to serve upAdd more liquid and blend with ice for a frozen variationGarnish with a lime wedge Arts & Entertainment no Friday Musings http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C211051242/E20050902172208/index.html test ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2005 17:22:08 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C211051242/E20050902172208/index.html test test Arts & Entertainment no test http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050901210618/index.html I'm about ready to deliver a certain biology teacher a richly deserved ass-beating. ]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:06:18 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050901210618/index.html Furious I'm about ready to deliver a certain biology teacher a richly deserved ass-beating. Arts & Entertainment no Furious http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050831185333/index.html Only yesterday I wrote: :...(I)t's very unlikely that a Michael Moore will bestir his elephantine corpulence to bewail that it was so unfair the hurricane struck New Orleans: Didn't it realize that New Orleans didn't vote for Bush?

Ah, well. Farewell innocence. ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:53:33 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050831185333/index.html Spoke Too Soon Only yesterday I wrote: :...(I)t's very unlikely that a Michael Moore will bestir his elephantine corpulence to bewail that it was so unfair the hurricane struck New Orleans: Didn't it realize that New Orleans didn't vote for Bush?Ah, well. Farewell innocence. Arts & Entertainment no Spoke Too Soon http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C744401703/E20050831173922/index.html (Previously )

"Should be good to go for a recovery at..." the JG pauses, running the math again in his head, rechecking the performance charts - got to keep in mind that he's dirty: gear and flaps down will increase fuel consumption, "No more than 45 minutes or so, to be on the safe side. Put him on deck with three-point-oh."
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"Three point oh? Doesn't give him much of a margin for error!"
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"That's about the max he could make an attempt with, as hot as it is. Any more than that and he won't have single-engine wave-off capability. It'll be tight as it is."
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"Man," the Air Boss exclaims, "This just keeps getting better and better." He turns and picks up a phone again, buzzes the Captain.

(Part 1 begins here) ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:39:22 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C744401703/E20050831173922/index.html Rhythms, part XXIII (Previously )"Should be good to go for a recovery at..." the JG pauses, running the math again in his head, rechecking the performance charts - got to keep in mind that he's dirty: gear and flaps down will increase fuel consumption, "No more than 45 minutes or so, to be on the safe side. Put him on deck with three-point-oh."-"Three point oh? Doesn't give him much of a margin for error!"-"That's about the max he could make an attempt with, as hot as it is. Any more than that and he won't have single-engine wave-off capability. It'll be tight as it is."-"Man," the Air Boss exclaims, "This just keeps getting better and better." He turns and picks up a phone again, buzzes the Captain.(Part 1 begins here) Arts & Entertainment no Rhythms, part XXIII http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050830170013/index.html "Now I am become death, destroyer of worlds" - Robert Oppenheimer, quoting the Bhagavad Gita ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:00:13 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050830170013/index.html And Now, New Orleans "Now I am become death, destroyer of worlds" - Robert Oppenheimer, quoting the Bhagavad Gita Arts & Entertainment no And Now, New Orleans http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050830100439/index.html In the locker room yesterday: ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:04:39 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050830100439/index.html Brief Conversation In the locker room yesterday: Arts & Entertainment no Brief Conversation http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050829190852/index.html Interesting article today in the NRO - had to do with the support network for She-Who-Will-Not-Be-Named. ]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2005 19:08:52 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050829190852/index.html What Are The Odds? Interesting article today in the NRO - had to do with the support network for She-Who-Will-Not-Be-Named. Arts & Entertainment no What Are The Odds? http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050828192536/index.html But I'm doing it anyway. It's because I trust you.

Don't let me down... ]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:25:36 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050828192536/index.html I Hate This But I'm doing it anyway. It's because I trust you.Don't let me down... Arts & Entertainment no I Hate This http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050828175552/index.html Saw an interesting sight today, coming up the 805 from Miramar. ]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2005 17:55:52 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050828175552/index.html Physical Courage Saw an interesting sight today, coming up the 805 from Miramar. Arts & Entertainment no Physical Courage http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C744401703/E20050828114350/index.html (Previously )

Time to turn, he thinks – this is as far as we should go. Time to head back north. “In place right, go.” An automatic check of his fuel state, engine instruments, radar warning receiver. Another turn on CAP, the boredom setting in. His wingman returns him his previous favor, and locks the XO up as his nose comes round, setting off his radar warning gear. “Buddy spike, six,” the XO says automatically. He rocks himself gently in his ejection seat, fore and aft. Trying to stay alert. Trying to stay ready.

(Part I begins here) ]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2005 11:43:50 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C744401703/E20050828114350/index.html Rhythms, Part XXII (Previously )Time to turn, he thinks – this is as far as we should go. Time to head back north. “In place right, go.” An automatic check of his fuel state, engine instruments, radar warning receiver. Another turn on CAP, the boredom setting in. His wingman returns him his previous favor, and locks the XO up as his nose comes round, setting off his radar warning gear. “Buddy spike, six,” the XO says automatically. He rocks himself gently in his ejection seat, fore and aft. Trying to stay alert. Trying to stay ready.(Part I begins here) Arts & Entertainment no Rhythms, Part XXII http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050827210950/index.html Lord, I love this guy.

In a totally heterosexual way, of course. No wood at all. Zero. Nada. Zilch. ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2005 21:09:50 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C704387596/E20050827210950/index.html He's Good Lord, I love this guy.In a totally heterosexual way, of course. No wood at all. Zero. Nada. Zilch. Arts & Entertainment no He's Good http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050827132131/index.html I didn't know it did this ... ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2005 13:21:31 -0700 http://homepage.mac.com/lexl/iblog/C2023153743/E20050827132131/index.html Oooh... I didn't know it did this ... Arts & Entertainment no Oooh...