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Tupac Hologram at Coachella
This is pretty bad ass. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TGbrFmPBV0Y#!]
Drinking, Large Breasts, and the Law
PSL woman Maureen Raymond says her ‘big breasts’ hindered her DUI test performance, affidavit states. While one might think think I posted this article for the prurient interest, it is actually because of a statement in the article that annoyed me. I quote: It wasn’t clear whether large breasts could be cited as part of a DUI case defense or whether case law supports such a contention. Okay, Will Greenlee from Scripps, why did you feel the need to include this masterful insight? It wasn’t clear to whom, to you? How much research did you do to check? What is
Are Topless Photos Worth $50,000,000?
The lawyer for Sheriff’s Deputy Krystal Rice seems to think so. Click here and here to see for yourself. Nutshell version: while a cadet, a superior officer convinces her to let him take risque photos, which he promises will only be used for official business in investigating sexual predators. While she should have been tipped off when he claimed he was storing them on a 3 1/2″ floppy disk in 2004, not 1994, she nevertheless consented. Lo, and behold! He shared the photos and hit on her. She claims defamation of character, IIED, and some nebulous respondeat superior breach of duty
When Disabilities Compete
Gentlemen, start your engines. The city of Indianapolis is facing a lawsuit arising from competing disability claims. In one corner, a person using a service dog to help them with their disability (while the typical scenario is the seeing-eye dog, apparently this is a paprika-sniffing dog). In the other, a person with a dog allergy. The Americans with Disabilities Act (along, likely, with the Indiana state law equivalent), in a nutshell, requires employers to not discriminate against employees in the terms and conditions of their employment on the basis of a disability, so long as the employee can perform the essention
Robot Prison Guards
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HCIYGdlH9Y0] I guess it is only a matter of time before we have robot TSA agents. At least they’ll smell better than the swine that work for the TSA now — and they’ll be capable of slightly more independent thought.
Whores in Columbia? Say it ain't so!
Hey, you. Yes, you. The guy over there, whining about the fact that some military members and Secret Service agents went whoring in Cartagena. (source) Come over here. COCKPUNCH There, that’s what you get. Here is what the law should be: If your job is to take a bullet for another man, you have the right to go whoring the night before you might get shot — as long as you get a good night’s sleep and a shower afterward. (After all, we don’t want you all sleepy and sticky when you’re supposed to be protecting The Eagle). I don’t
Nevada: want in on the tech bubble 2.0? Get a better anti-SLAPP statute.
By J. DeVoy Earlier this week, Facebook announced its $1B acquisition of hipster staple Instagram. Everywhere you look, social media companies based on seemingly fragile social momentum are receiving gigantic valuations and making initial public offerings. Zynga has $8.8 billion in market capitalization – it’s best known for FarmVille, brogrammers and abusing trademark law. Groupon has lost more money than many firms will ever see, yet IPO’ed, reifying billions of dollars of wealth for shareholders. Yet California does not have a monopoly on tech. In fact, California is absurdly expensive. Nevada, in contrast, is dirt cheap. And, based on the
The Dulcet Tones of Slayer Just Got a Little Better.
Not sure what to get that friend who’s a wine enthusiast AND head banger? The Almighty Slayer has come through like a champ and delivered unto us “Reign in Blood” Red, a California Cabernet being marketed out of Sweden. Who cares if it is so terrible that it would be better suited to salad dressing? The inverted cross on the label is enough for me to seriously consider stocking it in at least one of my wine racks. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8ZqFlw6hYg&feature=related]
Old People Writing on a Restaurant's Facebook Page
http://oldpeoplefacebook.tumblr.com/ Current favorite: I AM APPALEDNATN THE COMMERCIAL AND THE WOMAN ACTING AS A SLUT. I AM A MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, GREAT GRAND MOTHER, AND I WOULD LIKE THEM TO POISE THIS. MY WILL NOT BE GOING INTO A CARLS JR. UNTIL YOU CLEAN UP SLIZE Remember, young people, as tax day approaches: A significant amount of your income goes to keeping these people alive as long as possible.
Gay Marriage Suit in Nevada
A lesbian couple has filed suit in the District of Nevada seeking full marriage equality in the Silver State. (source) We have a lot of good thoughtful judges on the bench here. Lets hope this gets somewhere.
Joe Arpaio's Cronies Disbarred
Andrew Thomas, former Maricopa County Attorney, and his former deputy, Lisa Aubuchon got their comeuppance today, courtesy of the Arizona Bar. The disciplinary panel dismissed a few charges, but it found “clear and convincing evidence” that Thomas and Aubuchon abused their prosecutorial powers while trying to prosecute county Supervisors Mary Rose Wilcox and Don Stapley, Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe, and others. The panel found that Thomas and Aubuchon launched unethical attacks on their political enemies. (source) The article in the Phoenix New Times quotes Arizona ethics attorney Denise Quinterri. Though Thomas and Aubuchon lose only their Arizona law licenses,
"five men, tied to one another with duct tape, wearing nothing but underwear"
Apparently, “the individuals were doused with flour, coffee grinds, fish sauce, chili sauce, honey, hot sauce, mustard, and empty sardine cans…” (source) My first client ever was a fraternity that destroyed its house … ummm, allegedly. At least in that case, allegedly, the boys just trashed the house — not each other.
New York: Republication of Libel is not Libel
A New York Court has held that if an online publisher re-publishes a defamatory statement, that does not make the republisher liable for defamation — with the caveat that the republisher relies on a reputable source. “A re-publisher of a work may rely on the research of the original publisher, absent proof that the re-publisher had or should have had substantial reasons to question either the accuracy of the article or the good faith of the reporter.” (source) I have not seen the complete decision yet, so I am relying on Courthouse News Service for this information. But, according to
Illinois Nazis….
Well, actually Michigan nazis… “patrolling” Sanford, Flori-duh. (source)
NPR Interview on the Cox Matter
NPR’s “On the Media” had me on today to talk about my stalker. You can listen to it here.
Texts from dog
Fuck the Miami-Dade vs. Broward thing: THIS is some funny shit.
The difference between Miami-Dade and Broward
I sorta thought this would be funnier after reading the disclaimer. Personally, I prefer Miami to Broward. I guess, I should say preferred – since it has been a hell of a long time since I lived in either.
COMBATING "BAD" SPEECH WITH MORE SPEECH
Attorney Marc Randazza discusses how his experiences with blogger Crystal Cox reinforced his feelings about the power of the First Amendment in a segment on NPR’s On the Media. Listen In….
The Prince of Darkness’ Family Jewels.
I heard on the radio it was Good Friday today. “Damn right it’s Good Friday,” I thought, “it’s the season opener for the Diamondbacks.” Baseball season is here and I am one happy camper. Turns out, though, I totally forgot this weekend is Easter and Good Friday is something Christians celebrate in connection with Jesus’ torture, death, and zombification. But for you “only celebrate Easter and Christmas” Christians out there- beware- you are backsliding into the fiery pit of hell with every package of Paas Dye. Something dastardly has infiltrated the fuzzy bunnies, cute little chickies, and OMG amazing