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About Me

There is way more stuff that I want to do than I can possibly do before I die. It is a very relaxing thought. Work is eternal. Children are forever. I need to take a nap.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

A woman who is as much of a firebrand as I am. Maybe God, though I don't think that is possible. Some people up in heaven who I miss a whole lot.

My Blog

Final Pics From China

Some pics from China on the blog.  Check it out:http://juriscoconut.comPeace
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Un-Parking at UH

This non-sense just really burns my goat.  I understand the University needs to expand parking, and I know that building the dorm and parking garage in the lot across from the law center is a good i...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:05:00 GMT

Floppy Drives at UH Law Center

You know, I am always amazed by the supremely competent and generally knowledgeable staff at UHLC.  Last year, due to the fact they are rare and borderline obsolete, each of us 1Ls shelled out between...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:22:00 GMT

A Wild Ride through CSS, XML, and MySQL Hacking

Read more at JurisCoconut.Work on the blog is progressing smoothly, though I am a little behind on writing new entries. Also, the dates are all off because I am currently 14 hours ahead of my normal t...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:59:00 GMT

My thoughts on Winning Middle Eastern Hearts & Minds

I really enjoyed this book, Winning Middle Eastern Hearts & Minds by Hessam Parzivand.  The author is a friend of mine from lawschool.  In fact, I purchased my copy directly from him, and he did me th...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:14:00 GMT

Skiing in Beijing

Man, who would of thunk it, but skiing as become the latest craze in Beijing, China. I went with my friend Han on January 2nd, and it was a hoot!Now, the mountains are not tall enough and the snow is...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:45:00 GMT

Fritz Lang's Metropolis

I watched Fritz Lang's Metropolis over the break, and that is one darn fine movie.  The opening sequence alone makes it tops.  I've never seen such a spectacular series of fades and wipes and whatever...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:20:00 GMT

Really? Can we get some competance at UHLC, ASAP please!

I just got this in the email, for the third time in my UHLC career:"Dear Benjamin,A review of your academic record through Spring 2009 has determined that you are currently not maintaining Satisfactor...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:06:00 GMT

My fiendish plan...

Those of you who know me understand that it is my sincerest wish to start a business and not be a lawyer. Although lately I've decided that starting a law firm would be a just fine business. However...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:55:00 GMT

A call to arms for the free peoples of the internet:

On the internet, we are under attack. CAPTCHA is broken. SPAM is growing. CRIME is rampant. We have few defenses, and our respective nations lack the jurisdiction and the will to protect us. Ther...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:49:00 GMT