Juiced Again

Apple released an iPod software update (v. 1.2.6) last Thursday that is intended to restore that 10 hour battery life many of us once enjoyed but have been missing for awhile. Early reports say it actually works. This is great, as I've been debating sending mine back to the mother ship for a fix. The update installed with no trouble this morning; will put it to the test and let you know if I'm among the thrilled.

Head Candy

I can't actually remember a time when I thought, "Y'know, I just don't have enough to read." If you should find yourself in that happy circumstance, however, this might help: The Popular Science Book List. Currently featured: Sync, by Steven Strogatz.

Om, Sweet Om

Paul Coggins, on Yoga for Lawyers: "There's really no need to describe the cobra position, as it's the pose lawyers naturally settle into." (Link serenely added.)

More Judges, More Circuits?

These articles from the Recorder and ABA Journal eReport, respectively, complement each other well:

• "9th Circuit Tops New-Judge Wish List, Biggest and busiest court would get seven of 11 new circuit seats:" "The Catch-22 is that with additional help comes additional pressure to break up the circuit."
• "Splitting The Ninth, Two Senators Propose Creation of 12th Circuit:" "Many attorneys who practice in the region say the court works fine the way it is."

Coding With Care

Dave Winer: "I've never programmed on the campus of a law school (is that legal?)"