On stage tonight: Strict Scrutiny and the Chilling Effects

Eric Ulken on June 30, 2004

I was sitting in my communication law class the other night, trying to make sense of all the legalese, and I got to thinking: Some of these terms would look great on a theater marquee or the cover of an album.

So, I give you five (potentially) great band names inspired by comm law terms:

  • Clear and Present Danger
  • Incitement to Riot
  • Spectrum Scarcity
  • The Prurient Interests
  • Strict Scrutiny and the Chilling Effects

Yeah, this might be funnier to law students. Or it might just not be funny at all. OK, this is dumb. Nevermind.

(Note, however: If you do end up using one of these names and your band makes it big, you’ll be hearing from my lawyer.)

Rain, snow, sun: Which would you pick?

Eric Ulken on February 20, 2004

Compare these actual recent weather forecasts for my three “homes” and tell me which one looks best. (These are all from Tuesday, Feb. 10, but I am just getting around to posting them.)

Mandeville, La. (where mom lives):

Fly Creek, N.Y. (where dad lives):

Los Angeles, Calif. (where I live):

So, you see, I’m finding there are indeed benefits to being in sunny Southern California!