Willpower!

No. 716 So — I read in the Freakonomics Blog last week that I could ask questions of the authors of a book called Willpower. This sounded like a great idea, but I hadn’t read the book. And so I clicked the link and bought the book, downloading instantly on my Kindle. In my excitement, […]

Warning: Use of Firearms May Hazardous to Your Health.

A Florida statute prohibiting a physician from asking about gun ownership was struck down by a US District Court recently. No kidding.

Freakonomics Caption Contest Winner.

So, what do you think Secretary of the Treasury Geithner is saying in this picture?

Pennsylvania District Court holds individual mandate provision of Patient Provision and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

The constitutionality of the individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act under the Commerce Clause may come before the United States Supreme Court later this term. A District Court in Pennsylvania recently joined those holding the individual mandate unconstitutional, which means that the Third Circuit may get into the debate before the Supreme Court settled the split among the circuits.

Its All the Rage!

There is a lot of talk going about (especially on a certain fair and balanced news channel) to the effect that what may be happening in the special election in the 9th Congressional District is a referendum on the Obama record. A novice Republican is currently leading a popular and experienced Democratic State Assemblyman from a prominent political family in the polls by about 6 points. I hear that the Republicans have not carried the district since 1923. But wait —

So Many Heroes.

On top of all of the tragedies experienced by victims and their families, was the truth that so many people with the strength to do great service to our Country and the World perished that day with unfulfilled missions. And so, it is to us, the living, that the completion of their destiny must fall.

Employment Is Only One Part Of The Problem.

The President’s Plan would most likely boost employment, at least for a while. But jobs created through government incentives won’t last unless there is a market for the goods and services they produce. And therein resides the catch.

Recovering Your Stolen Laptop — How its Done.

For lawyers, who carry around a lot of client information, Prey, or something like it, seems to be an imperative. In the comments it is suggested that you have a password protected section for confidential information and another section that is not protected. Read the article and learn why.

Bolton Not to Run for President.

No. 708 Former UN Ambassador John Bolton and Fox News commentator announced on Fox News tonight that he would not be running for President. Interestingly, no one in the United States thought he might be. Former Governor Huckabee, who has a regular show on Fox News, also announced that he would not be running. Who […]

Landlord – Tenant: The Possession Game.

No. 707 As we have noted before, the primary battle between landlords and tenants is frequently over possession, not money. For the landlord, this is particularly true when the tenant is known to have no surplus funds. From the tenant’s point of view, if the magistrate’s award is not appealed, the eviction comes too soon […]

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