GOP Switch
I’m not the only one giving advice about no longer wasting time with the Republican Party. Someone put up a site for GOP switchers.
Read MoreLibertarians Should Stop Wasting Time with the Republican Party
In the run up to last Tuesday’s election, some prominent libertarians wrote about why libertarians should abandon the Libertarian Party and work within one of the old parties (but really, they mean the Republican Party). Libertarian activists should choose whichever party they feel more comfortable working within. That’s what Ron Paul did. Likewise, Rand Paul…
Read MoreWelcome to Joel Andrew Sarwark
On March 30, 2012 at 9:57 pm, my wife had a beautiful son, Joel. He was 7 lbs, 10 oz, and 19″ long. Unfortunately, there was some retained placenta and she lost a lot of blood and had to be transferred to the hospital for curettage and a blood transfusion. Joel and I came over…
Read MoreRuth out for lunch
Ruth is excited to be out for lunch with her parents at P.F. Chang’s! Excited about Chinese food! Valerie
Read MoreThe NFL doesn’t want you to see the whole game
When you watch a football game on TV, it’s an endless barrage of highlights, cameras focused on the quarterback or the receiver. The view that you don’t ever see is the “All-22” shot, showing the whole field and the actions of both teams simultaneously. The Wall Street Journal has a fascinating article that delves into…
Read MoreOn the Redskins, halfway through the season
We’re halfway through the season and the Redskins are 3-4 going into today’s game against the 49ers at Washington. I’m crossing my fingers for a win today, but after last week’s game (9 sacks!), I don’t know if it’s realistic. Beck’s not a bad quarterback, but the injuries to the offensive line don’t give him…
Read MoreHiring a criminal defense lawyer
I spend all of my working hours defending people accused of crimes. However, because I chose to be a public defender, you can’t hire me, I have to be appointed. If you are charged with a crime and don’t qualify for a public defender, you should probably talk to a reputable criminal defense lawyer. Brian…
Read MoreCoffee: Is there anything it can’t do?
I like coffee. It wakes me up, helps me focus, and tastes good. Turns out, it’s not just good, it’s good for you. If you’re a guy, it lowers your risk for prostate cancer. If you’re a woman, it lowers your risk for breast cancer. If you drink, it lowers your risk of getting cirrhosis.…
Read MoreRock climbing skills applicable to real life
One of the things you learn when rock climbing is that you always need at least one stable hold when moving. Throwing yourself at the next hold usually leads to falling. Now that I have a broken ankle, I find those same skills of having a steady hold before moving are paying off when showering…
Read MoreIt’s been a long time
Looking at the blogger dashboard, it looks like it’s been almost seven months since my last post. Things that have changed: I’m going to be a father in +/- 3 weeks. I’m about halfway through the winter 2010 Stanford iPhone Development course on iTunes U. I’m handling my second felony case as a public defender.…
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