We might be having mild weather out here in the Northwest (sorry mid-Atlantic – yikes!), but we still want more – more daylight!
Daylight saving time begins: March 14th, 2010, at 2 a.m. (in most of the U.S.)
NIST: In 2010, DST is from 2:00 a.m. (local time) on March 14th until 2:00 a.m. (local time) on November 7th….” (link)
I heard a riveting interview with the author of “Autobiography of an execution,” by David R. Dow, and was moved to put the book on hold at my local public library.
In case you want to hear or read about the book, here are some links:
U.S. Presidents have been speaking out to members of Congress for a long time, and vice versa. Supreme Court Justices speak out every week, at the very least, and members of Congress get to have their say every minute of every day, or so it seems.
So, why the fuss when they disagree (e.g. making faces or outbursts)? It’s often about manners (e.g.), or history, or protocol, or even just frustration. Sometimes it’s about maturity and gravitas and mental health and sometimes it’s just about childish behavior. It might help if we had a Question Time where members of Congress could get it all out their systems, but that’s their own fault. If members of Congress wanted a Question Time, they could make that happen (House and Senate).
But we can all speak out. Isn’t that what America is about?
If you think sitting on a hard judicial bench is tough, try this hockey gig: “My Retirement,” by Justice William W. Bedsworth (link to full Criminal Waste of Space article)
Justice Bedsworth’s Criminal Waste of Space column (over at the OC Bar Association)
The Oregon Judicial Department has posted the video of Chief Justice Muniz’s State of the Courts speech to the Salem City Club and the text of his State of the Courts address (PDF).
You can find additional Oregon Judicial Department Media Releases at their website.
Practice Free Speech Every Day!
It’s easy to listen to Oregon legislative hearings.
If you want to tell your legislators what you think, you can do that too:
The Third Wave Lawyer links us to this garden office pod (the OfficePOD link) Very funny, rather pricey, but it has promise. It’s better than a cubicle, unless the boss puts it out in the parking lot rather than in a bucolic setting.
(Chuck also blogs about living in the Blob – and interesting legal topics such as DIY Lawyers (pro se litigants) and the practice of “niche” law).
Certificate in Business Lawyering at Willamette University Portland Center (1120 NW Couch Street, Suite 450, Portland, Oregon)
“The Certificate in Business Lawyering (CBL) program offers a structured approach to business that provides the tools, resources and concepts to increase an attorney’s value and productivity. Become a better lawyer by thinking about business issues the way business decision-makers think about them. Prepare to be a partner or general counsel by building your expertise in the business side of your profession….
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The Certificate in Business Lawyering consists of eight, day-long sessions delivered over eight months where participants can earn a certificate of completion and up to 55 CLEs (including ethics and practical skills CLE’s that can be converted to General CLE’s; WBA CLE’s subject to approval). The program repeats annually….” (link to full program information)
Please pass this information along to people you know who may need tax preparation assistance and who do not have Internet access.
Many public libraries work with AARP and other organizations to make tax preparation services available to their residents.
1) Tax assistance resources in Washington County (Oregon) at public libraries and beyond.
Oregon Legal Research Blog