http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/ Wise up, suckers! http://www.gulbransen.net/images/dave-logo.gif http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/ Copyright 2010 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:16:50 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The ABA (American Bar Association) has a feature they call "Legal Rebels". Well, I am a Legal Rebel, and here's why: I'm leaving the ABA. When my current membership expires, I'm not renewing it. In a recent post over at My Shingle, Carolyn Elefant talks about the ABA "making a... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/07/my_legal_rebel.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/07/my_legal_rebel.html Law Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:16:50 -0600 I've been experimenting with iPhone app development lately (and Android development, but that's another story) so when I saw a tweet about AppMakr I thought I would give it a try. I will preface this review by saying that I do have some coding background (although I wouldn't call myself... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/07/review_appmakr.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/07/review_appmakr.html Technology Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:42:06 -0600 So, now that I have a little one at home (well, have for a while) I decided I should have some life insurance. Not a lot, but enough so that should something happen to me (god forbid) my wife and baby wouldn't be thrown into complete economic turmoil. Anyway, today,... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/07/when_did_people.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/07/when_did_people.html Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:33:45 -0600 I was wracking my brain, trying to come up with my theme for this edition of Blawg Review, when it happened. My youth was gone. I know, I'm pushing 40, so it probably left a long time ago, but this was the first time that it really hit hit me.... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/06/blawg_review_27.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/06/blawg_review_27.html Law Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:12:42 -0600 Well, since the Democrats in Illinois are taking on-line applications for the open spot on the ballot, I'm not really running for Lt. Governor. But I did submit my on-line application for the ballot spot. Here's what I said in my application: I hereby pledge that if chosen to run... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/03/im_running_for.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2010/03/im_running_for.html Politics Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:20:58 -0600 Kevin A. Thompson is hosting Blawg Review this week, on Towel Day. So mix yourself a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster and check it out... but very carefully.... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/05/happy_towel_day.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/05/happy_towel_day.html Law Mon, 25 May 2009 20:43:50 -0600 We've had a Kindle 2 in the house since they were released--I actually bought one as a Birthday/Christmas/Promotion present for my wife last year, but it never shipped because of the Kindle 2 Launch. Recently, we added another Kindle to the house for my birthday. Here are some thoughts... Things... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/03/some_thoughts_o_1.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/03/some_thoughts_o_1.html Technology Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:19:22 -0600 Matt Homann has posted 10 reasons why you should attend LexThink:Innovate in March. And while I can actually cook 2 'three minute' eggs in less than six minutes, the LexThink conference format is both innovative and effective. Well worth the time, in my book. And Matt's put his money where... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/01/lexthink.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/01/lexthink.html Law Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:13:54 -0600 Thankfully, I live in Chicago, so my pizza options are boundless. However, I'm led to believe that in some parts of the country, people must resort to ordering pizza from a "hut". Well, last night, I saw a very disturbing Pizza Hut ad for a new pizza they are touting... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/01/the_natural.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2009/01/the_natural.html Food Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:33:18 -0600 I've wanted for some time, since the birth of my daughter really, to blog about my experiences as a new father. I think writing in general provides a path to clearer thinking and new ideas. That's been my experience with blogging in general. However, in blogging about fatherhood, I also... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/12/blogging_and_fa.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/12/blogging_and_fa.html Baby Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:41:42 -0600 No, seriously... I'm a lawyer!!! I was sworn in yesterday by Thomas R. Fitzgerald, Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. The long journey through law school is complete, I can now practice law in Illinois. Frightening.... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/11/trust_me_im_a_l.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/11/trust_me_im_a_l.html Law School Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:37:03 -0600 First, I am absolutely giddy... not just because "my candidate" won the election, but because this is an historic milestone in the history of a great democracy. Second, my wife and I had the pleasure of meeting President Elect Obama at a backyard barbecue fundraiser for his Senate campaign. It... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/11/three_observati.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/11/three_observati.html Politics Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:22:37 -0600 So, I'm watching the Bears... not something I would normally be doing (I grew up in Indiana... where basketball is king). Anyway, a commercial came on for NFL.com, and I noticed the background music sounded familiar. So I rewound and replayed it... sure enough, it was Everyday is Like Sunday,... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/11/everyday_is_lik.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/11/everyday_is_lik.html Observations Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:07:12 -0600 Just when I though it was safe to pack up the practice tests, I found out that passing the Illinois bar exam was only the first step. There is no reciprocity in the jurisdiction of Blawg Review! You will be given three hours to complete this Blawg Review. Your... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/10/blawg_review_18.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/10/blawg_review_18.html Blawging Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:21:25 -0600 Like many of you, I suspect, I thought both McCain and Obama's constant invocation of "Joe the Plumber" to be rather gimmicky. However, there are some important issues that have come up since, related to Joe, which kind of make Joe the Plumber look a little questionable: 1. He's not... http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/10/joe_the_plumber.html http://www.gulbransen.net/preaching/2008/10/joe_the_plumber.html Politics Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:58:51 -0600