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Nov 1st

today is turning put to be quite the grand adventure! Unexpected and enjoying the process

Nov 1st

anyone else having autoarchiving issues with gmail, or is it just me? :(

Nov 1st

arrived onsite after impromptu rainy hike :)

Nov 1st

Looking at ferry schedules - looks like I’ll be spending a whole day on an island tomorrow!

Oct 31st

looking at sailboats on Westlake. Too bad the weather’s not nicer

Oct 31st

Testing 1, 2, 3

Oct 30th

The WordPress App for LinkedIn

Oct 29th

we landed 1/2 hour early. I heart virgin America so hard right now :)

Oct 28th

I wish I were flying somewhere international if I depart from the international gate. Unfortunately...

Oct 28th

Virgin America is doing a preboarding soccer shootout contest. Team Awesome vs. Team Lightning....

Oct 28th

After coffee and dinner with an old friend, headed to SFO.

Oct 28th

Fewer than 20 minutes for the depart BART, check in at counter and get through security. If only the...

Oct 28th

they managed to upsell me to French mani. I resisted the crystal gel, silk wraps and acrylic tips.

Oct 28th

this place also does eyebrow waxing for $5. Per eyebrow. Still good if you trust strangers w/ your...

Oct 28th

found a Vietnamese nail place in the Mission. Squeezing in a mani/pedi before evening plans &...

Oct 28th

there’s something really relaxing about 80’s slow jams.

Oct 28th

An has somehow forgotten to eat lunch. Foraging for cheap tacos in the Mission

Oct 28th

finally getting around to writing a blog post about bootstrapping a vacation

Oct 27th

at Emporio Rulli Il Caffe at Union Square (225 Stockton St) in San Francisco http://whrrl.com/t/QyG4

Oct 27th

i somehow failed to save my contacts properly. do not win - go straight to fail.

Oct 27th

An is hoping whrrl will give her a good idea for drinks/dinner tonight!

Oct 27th

at Apple Store (1 Stockton St) in San Francisco http://whrrl.com/t/Qsn3

Oct 27th

at the One Stockton Street Apple Store waiting for my genius to help w/the phone function of my...

Oct 26th

talking about abercombie’s “all american look” - blond, preppy, attractive....

Oct 26th

OH: I need to do that. I need to drink

Oct 26th

I just got hit on by a Cal ugrad. Nice work.

Oct 26th

At Fluid in SoMa come say hi if you’re in SF :)

Oct 26th

OH: if you can make homemade biscuits I’m gonna marry you

Oct 26th

Bagenstos’ hobby is litigating cases. Pretty interesting hobby. #rcc

Oct 26th

“you’re into managing people’s weight through a legal regime and you’re not...

Oct 26th

Prof Rhode thinks we can use law as a tool to eliminate injustice #rcc

Oct 26th

just got to SF and going to get our hang on with a friend from NOLA :) whee for multi city...

Oct 26th

“be careful it’s super slippery” is NOT something I want to hear re: bathroom...

Oct 26th

<sigh> cougar in training is not an aspiration of mine. </sigh> in other news do you...

Oct 26th

Old Facebook HQ

Oct 26th

arguments for racism by analogy almost always fail - Prof Bagenstos #rcc

Oct 26th

“cosmetics don’t grow on trees” - dissenting fed. judge #rcc

Oct 26th

Rhode’s arg that appearance discrimination problematic b/c offends principles of equal...

Oct 26th

Prof Rhode (SLS) is writing a book about appearance discrimination #rcc

Oct 26th

Prof Rhode is sharing some really incredible stats re: attractiveness & subordination...

Oct 26th

“that’s not the image we’re trying to project” + grooming standards...

Oct 26th

courts are deferential to what is a reasonable burden on business re: appearance discrimination....

Oct 26th

Prof Bagenstos’ lecture style reminds me of Prof Jason Johnston’s, but w/ less of the...

Oct 26th

“that’s not quite racism by analogy - that’s racism by racism” - Prof...

Oct 26th

Prof Schultz is clarifying her use of “assimilation” as it may be a v. loaded term. #rcc

Oct 26th

really need a 3 o’clock caffeine jolt but am fascinated by Profs Schultz, Kelman, Halley...

Oct 26th

Prof Conley introduced conscious vs unconscious bias in the context of hate crimes w/ Prof Kelman to...

Oct 26th

Prof Schultz doesn’t want needs tied to gender/race & is difference agnostic. Presentation...

Oct 26th

OH: “Why don’t you go first? That way if you say something really interesting,...

Oct 26th

Vicki Schultz (YLS) just brought up an XCKD comic in her talk on antidiscrimination. #rcc

Oct 26th

Taylor thinks media should be more on the hook for framing of public discourse & the academy...

Oct 25th

OH: “i don’t know. I just made it up on the spot”

Oct 25th

Prof Carbado thinks class discourse is also interesting and doesn’t happen (much like race...

Oct 25th

Prof Conley sees family as private welfare system, which Prof Halley has been teaching at HLS #rcc

Oct 25th

till 1994, v. little data collected on family wealth. Data collected changes/affects the discourse....

Oct 25th

poor urban community focus=jobs, cheap rentals; wall street bailout=equity preservation; Conley saw...

Oct 25th

i’m amazed at how adept and learned professors are - they know each other’s writings,...

Oct 25th

Taylor is sharing bullet points of interesting statistics re: standardized test scores, graduation...

Oct 25th

Taylor’s ex of Duke lax players alleged rape—> mob of Duke profs, media, DA on...

Oct 25th

So far, I’ve found the teasers of Prof Conley’s work most interesting - can it be the...

Oct 25th

Blair Baby Bonds-Conley thinks is Blair’s greatest achievement, signaling shift in Britain...

Oct 25th

Prof Bracey wants to know type of framing approp for public discourse around race. Conley thinks...

Oct 25th

Prof Conley discussing how Republicans can cut into Democratic voter base: race, gender-interesting...

Oct 25th

Prof Ford: our legal tools aren’t effective at addressing wealth disparities #rcc

Oct 25th

“Bear with me, I’m a bit of a luddite, this is only my 3d power point” #rcc

Oct 25th

Prof. Conley looked at literature re: life disparity for handedness after his (left-handed) son was...

Oct 25th

academic heavy panels are challenging to live tweet

Oct 25th

cases don’t mention class - was it casebook editors? no - judges don’t mention $$ in...

Oct 25th

family wealth data impt b/c held by legal unit (family) not by individual; legal academy separation...

Oct 25th

It’s class - fam resources - not race that matters for college completion (post civil rights...

Oct 25th

What matters for college completion? Parental education and assets, not income, occupation or race...

Oct 25th

tax revolts are always against inheritance and/or property taxes. Conley thinks this results from...

Oct 25th

For welfare usage? Again, family resources matter #rcc

Oct 25th

Conley now discussing evidence for patterns regarding names and opportunities (interview callbacks,...

Oct 25th

Prof Conley now talking about racism by analogy. Conley specializes in quant analysis around race,...

Oct 25th

running late because Howard forgot his keys but still arrived to day 2 of #rcc before speakers

Oct 25th

Session 1: Public Discourse on Racial Issues w/ Dalton Conley (NYU), Dahlia Lithwick (Senior Ed....

Oct 25th

Conley’s discussion of marriage mkt for women re: BMI - marriage, divorce, and “quality...

Oct 25th

One of Conley’s interests is in relationship between looks and economic status. No book b/c no...

Oct 25th

Dorm rooms, cafeteria food…the whole ugrad experience with the Lan for a bit

Oct 25th

fascinating to watch profs Halley and Carbado challenge each other on aff action, strict scrutiny,...

Oct 25th

prof carbado brought back the law school hypo in an admissions context w/prop 209 #rcc

Oct 25th

prof carbado talking about Bakke and affirmative action/diversity. Justice Powell has some...

Oct 25th

OH: “too late. I’ve got tenure and it’s been done.”

Oct 25th

“[feminism] is something we’ve been fighting for my whole life…as a person with a...

Oct 25th

Difference in sensibilities re: how we should think abt race issues? Terms set in 1960’s the...

Oct 25th

Ford is talking abt Obama & Am. race relations. Worry abt Bradley effect? Some open abt...

Oct 25th

Bracey’s image - whites pandering to racial stereotypes, exploit playing race card as a race...

Oct 25th

neo-classical race card players - term by Prof. Bracey - derives power from post civil rights laws...

Oct 25th

Ford sees this work as collective, w/ broader attitude which has grown out of his engagement w/ the...

Oct 25th

playing race card impedes ability to progress in race relations via rhetoric for sympathy and...

Oct 25th

1st panel i’ve seen in which all the panelists are wearing black suits. Profs Ford (SLS),...

Oct 25th

just missed the CalTrain to Stanford. Bummer. Getting an interesting convo from a fellow just-missed...

Oct 25th

made it to Stanford. Win. Forgot to eat. Fail. Sunshine? Yes. Getting loaded up on...

Oct 25th

just heard a comparison to Deans out fundraising to salmon swimming upstream to spawn #rcc

Oct 25th

substance of work is the focus, not the cult of personality. Professor Ford is part of the work on...

Oct 25th

#rcc came about to discuss Richard Ford’s work, book but is really about themes about public...

Oct 25th

when I think conference badge, I think pathable

Oct 25th

race card conference (#rcc) may be too heavy to tweet. 140 chars too few to express Prof...

Oct 25th

neo-classical race card = black human agency and will to break free from past; highlights poor...

Oct 25th

Somehow i find myself at Adobe’s office. It’s like the siren’s song of flash or...

Oct 24th

Elvis has Left the Building. Yum!

Oct 24th

the colored lights, the trance/house music are unique. I feel like I should be a hot, hip...

Oct 24th

just landed at SFO. Greatly enjoyed takeoff and landing. Looking forward to dinner with @mattbo

Oct 24th

forgot to mention I’m flying Virgin Airlines. There’s a speaker playing fun, hip and...

Oct 24th

the car came early to take me to the airport for my SF adventure. Good thing because I forgot to...

Oct 24th

check in process fairly painless. Can anyone confirm that Frog Design is the firm behind the...

Oct 24th

virgin airlines created a great flight experience. Am still deeply curious as to the design firm...

Oct 24th

after The Slanted Door, checking out Spork in the Mission. Kevin is my server who comes highly...

Oct 24th

Comment Reply Via Email: Closed Beta!

Oct 24th

car service will be picking me up at 3:15 tomorrow afternoon… <3 adventures!

Oct 23rd

RT @chriswinfield ok - it’s on. as soon as @shoemoney gets 15K followers -> a macbook pro...

Oct 23rd

partaking of my favorite activity - packing :)

Oct 23rd

bummed i’m missing the @npost event - must get some things done before i skip town for SF/Palo...

Oct 23rd

reading Professor Ford’s analysis of racial issues in Post-Katrina New Orleans. Underscoring...

Oct 22nd

thinking about diction. How much care do we put into word choice?

Oct 22nd

looking for a scheduling app that quickly/easily allows me to see mutually agreeable times. Any...

Oct 22nd

realized I was #20 or #21 to register for the npost event

Oct 22nd

wondering if I somehow broke the phone function of my phone. Oh so not happy

Oct 22nd

Good Enough to Eat

Oct 22nd

learned an interesting and potentially valuable lesson at lunch today

Oct 21st

must remember to register for the @npost event on Wednesday

Oct 21st

my inability to use twhirl is just embarrassing

Oct 21st

more details by email but high level - thurs, 7:50pm SFO want to pick a place, or shall i? :)

Oct 21st

my sister and her husband are moving to brisbane and i have to keep reminding myself that just means...

Oct 21st

i think @MarinaMartin just called me out on my girlie shoe and purse habit. spot on w/ the clear...

Oct 21st

there’s something to be said for pursuing intellectual flights of fancy :)

Oct 21st

I bought a book - hardcover. I really wish I had a kindle! Do I read enough to make it a good idea?

Oct 21st

excited about my SF plans - i’ll be going to The Race Card:...

Oct 21st

WordPress 2.7: Coming Soon

Oct 21st

just learned that keeping chickens in Seattle City Limits is legal. Who knew?

Oct 21st

Chocolate Raspberry Praline Oh Yum

Oct 20th

Oh: it’s like taking sand to the beach

Oct 19th

1-5 minutes for a cab is such wishful thinking

Oct 19th

No comment. Let’s just say I’m at Ibiza. In a target rich environment. ;)

Oct 19th

partaking of activities that remind me of my law school days ;)

Oct 19th

there’s quite a bit of talent in this town

Oct 19th

*newsflash* I only wish sunglasses indoors makes you a baller

Oct 19th

now I remember why we were all about VIP service in law school

Oct 19th

I love lovely ladies but I love lovely with something to say much much more. Are they few and far...

Oct 19th

a plethora of limos abound in Belltown. Is it homecoming weekend or something?

Oct 19th

Stephanie at Wax On Spa in Belltown does an amazing job. Check her out if you need an aesthetician

Oct 19th

just ate 4 of the cutest little cookies ever. yum!

Oct 19th

discussing federal judges trading cards and a fantasy justice league

Oct 19th

errands accomplished, now to outline roe v. wade after grabbing a giant coffee

Oct 19th

OH: i sent a love letter once, but i didn’t get a response

Oct 19th

the view from Maximilien in the Market is amazingly wow :)

Oct 18th

Someone did something impressive today - showed integrity. Kudos to her!

Oct 18th

just saw a little kid with a neon puff painted tshirt. Rad :)

Oct 18th

I like the idea of parameters w/in which to operate. Rules=too rigid; guidelines=too ambiguious

Oct 18th

waiting for pages to load irritates me. i should learn patience

Oct 18th

I always fail to predict the weather accurately. Layers only mitigate. Perhaps I’ll just pack...

Oct 18th

I had a beautiful commute this morning. These types of morning’s are the best!

Oct 17th

anyone else planning to attend Bonza Bash for Halloween?

Oct 17th

just got the sweetest message from @rkabir. great way to end a night :)

Oct 17th

b/c @daniellemorrill lost her iPhone, she can’t check in to Linda’s for #hopsandchops

Oct 17th

some food just automagically appeared. :)

Oct 17th

just met @bmw. Some german automaker brander may have dropped the ball on this one…

Oct 17th

thinking about feminity, footbinding and high heels. Oh similarities between Eastern and Western...

Oct 17th

trying to do too many things at once and i feel like i’m just spinning my wheels :/

Oct 17th

checking out @daveschappell on a PDX news clip. Who knew Linda’s has wifi?

Oct 17th

fire alarm and an account person is still on the phone. That’s dedication

Oct 17th

why am I not that cold? This is a first for me

Oct 17th

PollDaddy!

Oct 15th

found an old. Friend from engineering camp via facebook suggest. Coolness. She’s an engineer...

Oct 15th

is anyone studying the existence of a causative relationship between twitter and increased instances...

Oct 15th

foiled by @dacort

Oct 15th

if something happens once, it’s possible. Next question: repeatable? How do you figure it out?...

Oct 15th

miss reading opinions that crack me up - http://tinyurl.com/4eanek

Oct 15th

just had an interesting convo with a bus buddy about validating for aligned goals. Relevant facts,...

Oct 15th

what can be better than a rainy Seattle evening and conversations about higher ed?

Oct 14th

thx @davidgillespie @marinamartin @hundreddollar and @packetlog for sharing your 3 things! did i...

Oct 14th

thinking about my best college girlfriend b/c I saw the Specialtys at 5th and Union...

Oct 14th

listening is underutilized as a skill and action. Thank goodness for confirmation conversations

Oct 14th

today’s a day of forgetfulness with in the nick of time reminders

Oct 14th

i know exactly *what* i want to do… now how to go about it!

Oct 13th

1. i love things that write themselves; 2. i love the vibe of people studying; 3. i love whipped...

Oct 13th

was just told to smile by a stranger. I feel wierd about it, but it did work. :)

Oct 11th

forgot my keys at the office. Epic, epic fail.

Oct 10th

sun, hail, rain. Diversity in weather during the lunch hour.

Oct 9th

Surprising, good conversations make me smile.

Oct 9th

oooh. Experiencing adversarial alpha female dynamics at dinner. Opting out of the system an option?

Oct 9th

Great college fair-lots of parents & students interested in Swarthmore, used all of my forms...

Oct 7th

watching this guy blatantly hit on this girl on the bus. Wondering if he can seal the deal.

Oct 7th

She didn’t give him her #. Not sure if the comparison to exwifey or incessant commentary on...

Oct 7th

On the other side of the admissions table, talking about Swarthmore. The other admissions officers...

Oct 7th

OH: don’t take this the wrong way, but you remind me of my exwife. Not in any of the bad ways,...

Oct 7th

thanks for all of the birthday wishes everyone! i feel simultaneously young AND wise. Looking fwd to...

Oct 7th

Thinking about college? Come to the college fair at University Prep, 8000 25th Avenue NE,...

Oct 7th

based on my last tweet, i’m probably actually older than i’d like to be and too young to...

Oct 7th

realized that being on the other side of the admissions table means a hiatus from tutoring until...

Oct 7th

Some nice facilities at University Prep

Oct 6th

people prefer 75% lean to 25% fat hamburgers. The lean burgers taste better. If it tastes better, it...

Oct 4th

Spoiler: context of decision leaks into experience. This state is not an exception. Subjective not...

Oct 4th

organize decision space so that if people do nothing, they get what they want. Social policy of...

Oct 4th

mental accounting and sunk costs. Don’t stay in a movie you hate, b/c the money isn’t...

Oct 4th

what are the effects on others’ experiences given my decision making?what is a good human...

Oct 4th

does the process of choice leak into the enjoyment of the experience? #barry

Oct 4th

#barry is tag for barry schwartz talk and I will get to black bottle after

Oct 4th

modest expectations means can have pleasant surprises. Last dimension: goals matter when making...

Oct 4th

ooh. Hire agents to make decisions for you so you can eliminate angst associated w/decision making....

Oct 4th

lack of choice only matters relative to expectation of choice. Cultural practices give rise to...

Oct 4th

maximizing and satisficing. Satisfactory result is one that’s good enough. #barry

Oct 4th

maximizing means you do better, but feel worse about the result. Is it worth it? #barry

Oct 4th

feels increasingly bad to possibly make wrong decision in set of too many options #barry

Oct 4th

talking to my parents for my birthday, and actually connecting w/ my dad by discussing technology....

Oct 4th

looking at the previous version of a wikipedia article about an educational institution. more...

Oct 4th

Sales, profits went up when staples eliminated lower margin items and printed thinner catalogues...

Oct 4th

check out nudge, by sunstein & thaler for more about libertarian paternalism. Low policy...

Oct 4th

Chocolate. Sea Salt. Caramel. YUM

Oct 3rd

From the not-Canlis

Oct 3rd

retweet: @oilman: thinking of an impromptu Tweetup in Seattle tomorrow night - any takers?...

Oct 3rd

stepped in a puddle. Über smooth move

Oct 3rd

running to lunch with THE @briandorsey. :)

Oct 3rd

September Wrap-Up

Oct 2nd

may have to do a massive brain dump soon - i feel like it’s getting too full!

Oct 1st

the SEA bus tunnel reminds me of public transport in the east coast. May ride for fun.

Oct 1st