Discover interesting blogs from around the Internet https://blogdb.org/ https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/no-facts-no-problem-see-also/ Fifth Circuit's Stuart Kyle Duncan Shows You Can Go Far Without Doing The Reading: Also, the Establishment Clause doesn't matter anymore. Keeping It Real About Real Estate Law: These schools should be at the top of your list! Exercise Judgment: AI can help you, but you still need to be at the helm. Goodbye, DEI: Companies have given up the commitment to diversity song and dance. Law Student Is On An Amazing Jeopardy Run!: Representing New Jersey and Seton Hall! The post No Facts, No Problem! ... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/no-facts-no-problem-see-also/ Above the Law https://darekkay.com/blog/sabbatical-11-queenstown/ A travel journal from my visit to Queenstown, New Zealand. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:05:07 +0000 https://darekkay.com/blog/sabbatical-11-queenstown/ Darek Kay https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/biglaw-partnership-isnt-always-the-financial-windfall-you-may-think-it-is/ Partners can actually make less than some associates. The post Biglaw Partnership Isn’t Always The Financial Windfall You May Think It Is appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/biglaw-partnership-isnt-always-the-financial-windfall-you-may-think-it-is/ Above the Law https://notalwaysright.com/finger-lickin-obvious/411179/ Read Finger Lickin’ Obvious Customer: "What you got besides chicken?" Me: "We're a chicken restaurant, sir. Our menu is small but high quality." Customer: "And what precisely are people who don't want chicken supposed to eat?" Read Finger Lickin’ Obvious Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:57 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/finger-lickin-obvious/411179/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/this-kicad-plugin-enables-breadboarding/ Some people learning the noble art of electronics find the jump from simpler tools like Fritzing to more complex ones, such as KiCAD, a little daunting, especially since they need …read more Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:56 +0000 https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/this-kicad-plugin-enables-breadboarding/ Hackaday https://www.lawnext.com/2026/04/clio-work-clios-ai-workspace-is-now-available-to-solo-and-smaller-law-firms-as-a-standalone-product.html The expansion opens the product up to the wider legal market after a six-month period in which it was limited to Clio Manage subscribers. The post Clio Work, Clio’s AI Workspace, Is Now Available To Solo And Smaller Law Firms As A Standalone Product appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0000 https://www.lawnext.com/2026/04/clio-work-clios-ai-workspace-is-now-available-to-solo-and-smaller-law-firms-as-a-standalone-product.html Above the Law https://jamestown.substack.com/p/russian-internet-restrictions-undermine Vadim Shtepa Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:01:31 +0000 https://jamestown.substack.com/p/russian-internet-restrictions-undermine The Jamestown Foundation https://notalwaysright.com/thats-not-gospel-music/410850/ Read That’s Not Gospel Music The company owner was a decent boss, but was perpetually trying to get his employees to see The Light. He would periodically send out links to religious articles or videos with the instructions: “If you watch this and tell me you did, there’ll be a $20 bonus in your next paycheck for you.” Read That’s Not Gospel Music Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:47 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/thats-not-gospel-music/410850/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/so-there-was-more-to-the-story/ Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford move from Paul Weiss to Davis Polk. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:53:29 +0000 https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/so-there-was-more-to-the-story/ The Volokh Conspiracy https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/joe-exotics-lawyer-runs-afoul-of-ai-hallucinations/ Exasperated judge lays down sanctions. The post Joe Exotic’s Lawyer Runs Afoul Of AI Hallucinations appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/joe-exotics-lawyer-runs-afoul-of-ai-hallucinations/ Above the Law https://blog.strangerthanusual.de/blogposts/speisekarte_hinzufuegen Die deutsche Android-Entwickler-Doku übersetzt „add menu“ etwas eigenwillig. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:19:38 +0000 https://blog.strangerthanusual.de/blogposts/speisekarte_hinzufuegen Stranger Than Usual https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/spotting-scammers-with-verified-dating-app-profiles/ Understanding what photo verification means on a dating app (and what it doesn't) Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:01:39 +0000 https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/spotting-scammers-with-verified-dating-app-profiles/ The Volokh Conspiracy https://notalwaysright.com/queue-the-tantrum/411246/ Read Queue The Tantrum Me: "Thank you for waiting. How may I assist you today?" Customer: "No, since I waited forty minutes, I will make you wait forty minutes now." Read Queue The Tantrum Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:17 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/queue-the-tantrum/411246/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/elite-biglaw-firm-learns-the-real-cost-of-ai-hallucinations-the-firms-reputation/ Law firm leaders warn that skipping cite checks in the age of AI can tank your firm's credibility. The post Elite Biglaw Firm Learns The Real Cost Of AI Hallucinations: The Firm’s Reputation appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/elite-biglaw-firm-learns-the-real-cost-of-ai-hallucinations-the-firms-reputation/ Above the Law https://jamestown.substack.com/p/as-his-public-support-declines-putin Paul Goble Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:33:05 +0000 https://jamestown.substack.com/p/as-his-public-support-declines-putin The Jamestown Foundation https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/companies-are-quietly-killing-their-law-firm-diversity-mandates/ Corporate America spent years threatening to pull business from law firms that didn't diversify. Now they're waving the white flag. The post Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/companies-are-quietly-killing-their-law-firm-diversity-mandates/ Above the Law https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/esp32synth-an-audio-synthesis-library-for-the-esp32/ With MCUs becoming increasingly more powerful it was only a matter of time before they would enable some more serious audio-processing tasks. [Danilo Gabriel]’s ESP32Synth library is a good example here, …read more Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:42 +0000 https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/esp32synth-an-audio-synthesis-library-for-the-esp32/ Hackaday https://notalwaysright.com/flat-delivery-from-a-flat-country/410768/ Read Flat Delivery From A Flat Country US Coworker: "Will these be difficult for us to do?" Dutch Coworker: "I don't know if it will be difficult for you because I don’t know your background." The US coworker got all huffy at this answer and walked away. The Dutch coworker just looked confused. Read Flat Delivery From A Flat Country Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:14 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/flat-delivery-from-a-flat-country/410768/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/do-the-supreme-court-shadow-papers-reveal-supreme-court-hypocrisy/ William Baude and Richard Re respond to a common narrative Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:20:47 +0000 https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/do-the-supreme-court-shadow-papers-reveal-supreme-court-hypocrisy/ The Volokh Conspiracy https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/two-cheers-for-abundance-liberalism/ This emerging school of thought has its flaws. But it's a potentially valuable ally for libertarians and other free market advocates. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:20:24 +0000 https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/two-cheers-for-abundance-liberalism/ The Volokh Conspiracy https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/law-student-finds-himself-in-the-best-jeopardy-possible/ He's definitely done the reading! The post Law Student Finds Himself In The Best Jeopardy Possible appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/law-student-finds-himself-in-the-best-jeopardy-possible/ Above the Law https://notalwaysright.com/time-to-call-it-quits-on-this-plan/411467/ Read ‘Time’ To Call It Quits On This Plan Caller: "I want a large pepperoni pizza for pickup." Me: "That's [price], and it will be ready in about twenty-five minutes." Caller: "Then I want a discount for making me wait." Read ‘Time’ To Call It Quits On This Plan Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:39 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/time-to-call-it-quits-on-this-plan/411467/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com http://ai.mee.nu/daily_news_stuff_23_april_2026 Double Stacker Edition Top Story TSMC has shown off its roadmap through 2029 - heading towards 1.2nm chips. (Tom's Hardware) That used to be not a lot. In fact, it probably wouldn't be possible if the numbers were still real, but they haven't been real for twenty years. Meanwhile TeraFab, the SpaceX / Tesla joint venture in chipmaking, will be using Intel's 14A - 1.4nm - process. (Tom's Hardware) They'll be running their own fabs; they'll just be licensing Intel's technology rather than start... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0000 http://ai.mee.nu/daily_news_stuff_23_april_2026 Ambient Irony https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/2026-green-powered-challenge-cook-with-the-sun/ One of the problems facing any solar power installation comes in storing enough power for high-intensity operations such as cooking. The high-tech and expensive way involves battery banks and inverters, …read more Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000 https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/2026-green-powered-challenge-cook-with-the-sun/ Hackaday https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/ten-commandments-in-schools-law-upheld-as-fifth-circuit-declares-thou-shalt-not-confuse-us-with-facts/ Fifth Circuit comes right out and says that their version of 'history' is not about facts. The post Ten Commandments In Schools Law Upheld, As Fifth Circuit Declares ‘Thou Shalt Not Confuse Us With Facts’ appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/ten-commandments-in-schools-law-upheld-as-fifth-circuit-declares-thou-shalt-not-confuse-us-with-facts/ Above the Law https://notalwaysright.com/aa-degree-aaa-problem/410499/ Read AA Degree, AAA Problem The lovely HR assistant is also new, and this is her first orientation without her manager supervising it. She's nervous and is fumbling a bit with getting her presentation going. Or rather, she's struggling with the mouse. Read AA Degree, AAA Problem Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:55:41 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/aa-degree-aaa-problem/410499/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://thenewleafjournal.com/proctoring-a-high-school-exam-while-in-high-school/ I share the story of that one time I briefly proctored a high school exam while I myself was a high school student. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:52:53 +0000 https://thenewleafjournal.com/proctoring-a-high-school-exam-while-in-high-school/ The New Leaf Journal https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/sex-drugs-and-social-media-addiction/ Social media addiction, at least at the trial court level in California, is real. The post Sex, Drugs, And Social Media Addiction appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:51:44 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/sex-drugs-and-social-media-addiction/ Above the Law https://notalwaysright.com/a-state-of-delusion/411319/ Read A State Of Delusion Me: "Cool! All three together comes to… $7." Customer: "I'm from Oregon." Me: "Okay." Customer: "So… what's the price now?" Read A State Of Delusion Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:45:45 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/a-state-of-delusion/411319/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/bad-ip-watch-04-23-26/ I checked my emails this morning and saw an alert from Cloudron that New Leaf Journal had become non-responsive. By the time I saw the report, NLJ had recovered. I was a bit alarmed since I had recently increased my server resources and implemented a new server-level IP blocking strategy. I checked the logs and found the obvious culprit, […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:09:43 +0000 https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/bad-ip-watch-04-23-26/ The Emu Café Social https://gadgeteer.co.za/25-years-later-is-it-time-for-a-new-ipod/ “After being essentially flat for five years, Google searches for MP3 Player tripled since last fall. A Reddit group for fans of digital audio players is now attracting 90,000 visitors per week on average. And this spring, The New York Times published a trend piece on how iPods are suddenly in fashion with teenagers.” I […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:05:54 +0000 https://gadgeteer.co.za/25-years-later-is-it-time-for-a-new-ipod/ GadgeteerZA https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-04-23-26/ Delayed by work, but not denied, The drags on, Pook-Emu Bee links for April 23, 2026. 1. Hochul’s Fast-Track Booze Permit Sets Stage for World Cup Street Parties Across New York (Reid Carlisle for Hoodline. April 22, 2026.) Their desperation to pretend that the World Cup is happening in New York City continues to lead to […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:03:39 +0000 https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-04-23-26/ The Emu Café Social https://notalwaysright.com/a-major-disc-connect/411275/ Read A Major Disc-connect Customer: "I've been trying to install Microsoft Office for two months!" I'm thinking two months is a bit of overkill, but, of course, I have to know what would lead her to try for that long. Me: "Can you explain to me how you've been trying to install it?" Read A Major Disc-connect Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:20 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/a-major-disc-connect/411275/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://peterspath.net/blog/veluwe-wander-trail-part-21/ Hiked part 21/25 of the Veluwe Wander Trail, 11.2 kilometres from Elspeet to Echoput. Left Elspeet along a quiet lane and walked past an old brick farmhouse dated 1788. The route then went through the Gortelsche Bos, with beech and pine woods, sandy heath clearings and bright green larch rides. The stage ended at Echoput under tall beech trees along the cycle path. Hike report Map Details DataValue FromElspeet ToEchoput Distance11.2 km Duration2h 45m Speed4.07 km/h Elevation gain159 m Weather... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://peterspath.net/blog/veluwe-wander-trail-part-21/ Peter's Path https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/california-law-generally-requiring-federal-law-enforcement-officers-to-display-id-violates-supremacy-clause/ So the Ninth Circuit held yesterday. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:59:02 +0000 https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/california-law-generally-requiring-federal-law-enforcement-officers-to-display-id-violates-supremacy-clause/ The Volokh Conspiracy https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/fastmail-launches-mcp-server-to-enable-direct-ai-integration/ Fastmail has launched an MCP server, supporting direct integration with AI clients through the open MCP standard. This server allows AI models such as Claude or ChatGPT to securely access emails, calendar data, and contacts in Fastmail accounts. The MCP protocol is designed to work alongside existing APIs like IMAP, CalDAV, and CardDAV, but specifically targets AI-driven workflows. View article on AlternativeTo »More about Fastmail | Fastmail Alternatives Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:29:57 +0000 https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/fastmail-launches-mcp-server-to-enable-direct-ai-integration/ News - AlternativeTo.net https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/raylib-6-0-adds-cpu-only-software-renderer-and-new-memory-framebuffer-backend/ raylib 6.0 introduces a software renderer backend, allowing the library to run fully on a CPU without requiring GPU hardware. This release also includes a new memory framebuffer backend for headless 2D and 3D rendering, supporting direct frame export to images. Additional updates include a direct Win32 backend and a redesigned system for fullscreen modes and high-DPI scaling. View article on AlternativeTo »More about raylib | raylib Alternatives Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:25:02 +0000 https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/raylib-6-0-adds-cpu-only-software-renderer-and-new-memory-framebuffer-backend/ News - AlternativeTo.net https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/qwen3-6-27b-open-source-27b-dense-model-surpasses-previous-coding-benchmarks/ Qwen3.6-27B, a 27-billion-parameter dense multimodal model, is now open-source and available for the community. Despite its smaller size, it surpasses the larger Qwen3.5-397B-A17B and other dense models in major agentic coding benchmarks. The model also offers native multimodal support, processing both text and visual inputs. View article on AlternativeTo »More about Qwen | Qwen Alternatives Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:20:41 +0000 https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/qwen3-6-27b-open-source-27b-dense-model-surpasses-previous-coding-benchmarks/ News - AlternativeTo.net https://ztoz.blog/posts/timessquare-part1/ TimesSquare is a programming puzzle created by Dennis Shasha and published in the April 2026 issue of Communications of the ACM. The puzzle requires deriving missing digit values within a square matrix, given, at least, the main diagonal, the sum of all digits within the matrix, and a value called the RowCol which is a function of all the digits. The challenge is to find a sub-exponential time algorithm. In this article, we describe the puzzle, present a dataset of example problems we develop... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:18:02 +0000 https://ztoz.blog/posts/timessquare-part1/ ℤ→ℤ https://www.myshingle.com/2026/04/ai-for-lawyer-moms-replay-now-available/ If you missed it live, this is a chance to see how AI can support your real legal work in a practical, usable way. The post AI For Lawyer Moms appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0000 https://www.myshingle.com/2026/04/ai-for-lawyer-moms-replay-now-available/ Above the Law https://notalwaysright.com/leaving-the-door-unlocked-is-a-grave-mistake/410764/ Read Leaving The Door Unlocked Is A Grave Mistake Boss: "And remember, always lock the doors behind you. Always." Me: "Wow, you said that intensely." Boss: "I have to. Partially for your safety, but also to save you the annoyance of telling a customer who wandered in that we're still closed." Read Leaving The Door Unlocked Is A Grave Mistake Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:40 +0000 https://notalwaysright.com/leaving-the-door-unlocked-is-a-grave-mistake/410764/ Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com https://soranews24.com/2026/04/24/studio-ghibli-launches-huge-new-anime-movie-t-shirt-collection-with-special-design-details/ American casual aesthetic, thoughtful Japanese design. With the weather heating up, it’s time to start switching our wardrobes for lighter clothes, and if you find that your T-shirt collection needs a spruce up, Studio Ghibli has exactly what you’re looking for. Produced by the studio’s cool GBL brand, which boasts an “American casual” aesthetic for […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:29 +0000 https://soranews24.com/2026/04/24/studio-ghibli-launches-huge-new-anime-movie-t-shirt-collection-with-special-design-details/ SoraNews24 -Japan News- https://peterspath.net/blog/veluwe-wander-trail-part-20/ Hiked part 20/25 of the Veluwe Wander Trail, 11.8 kilometres from Garderen to Elspeet. Walked from Garderen past the Canadian war memorial and out onto the open heath of the Elspeterheide. The sky was grey at first but cleared later, and the path crossed a small stream, ran past farmhouses and cherry blossom trees, and passed a Dutch windmill. The stage finished on the village square in Elspeet. Hike report Map Details DataValue FromGarderen ToElspeet Distance11.8 km Duration2h 56m Speed4.02 ... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://peterspath.net/blog/veluwe-wander-trail-part-20/ Peter's Path https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/aba-law-schools-can-satisfy-cross-cultural-competency-standard-by-criticizing-dei/ "Schools are free to determine the content of those sessions, even (if they so choose) teaching on the harms of diversity requirements or on the importance of religious liberty." Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:42:02 +0000 https://reason.com/volokh/2026/04/23/aba-law-schools-can-satisfy-cross-cultural-competency-standard-by-criticizing-dei/ The Volokh Conspiracy https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2026/04/archaeologists-discover-a-perfectly-preserved-4th-century-bce-alcoholic-beverage-in-a-qin-dynasty-tomb/ A team of researchers has successfully identified the composition and production process of an alcoholic beverage from approximately 2,300 years ago, found in perfect preservation inside a bronze bottle shaped like a garlic head, during excavations at the Shanjiabao cemetery in the city of Guyuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (China). The study, published in the […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:38:12 +0000 https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2026/04/archaeologists-discover-a-perfectly-preserved-4th-century-bce-alcoholic-beverage-in-a-qin-dynasty-tomb/ LBV Magazine English Edition https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/the-best-law-schools-for-real-estate-law-2026/ If you're interested in working in real estate, you need to see this list. The post The Best Law Schools For Real Estate Law (2026) appeared first on Above the Law. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/2026/04/the-best-law-schools-for-real-estate-law-2026/ Above the Law https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/a-solar-powered-plant-monitor-that-almost-works/ Keeping plants alive is easy if you’re diligent and never forget to check on your green friends. However, a little electronic help never hurts. To that end, [Narrow Studios] built …read more Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30:02 +0000 https://hackaday.com/2026/04/23/a-solar-powered-plant-monitor-that-almost-works/ Hackaday https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/opera-gx-browser-for-linux-arrives-on-flathub-and-snap-store/ Opera GX is now available for Linux users through Flathub and Snap Store, making installation easier across multiple distributions. The browser supports Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and OpenSUSE, and includes features like RAM and network limiters, mod support, and European privacy standards. View article on AlternativeTo »More about Opera GX | Opera GX Alternatives Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:26 +0000 https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/opera-gx-browser-for-linux-arrives-on-flathub-and-snap-store/ News - AlternativeTo.net https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17324247/foss-weekly-26-17 New major releases from Ubuntu and Fedora. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:21:15 +0000 https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17324247/foss-weekly-26-17 It's FOSS https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/almalinux-9-8-beta-released-with-expanded-architecture-and-toolset-support/ AlmaLinux 9.8 Beta is now available for x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, and s390x, expanding platform support. The release brings new compiler toolsets, updated module streams, security enhancements, and adds Python 3.14. Users will also find updated versions of Podman, Buildah, libvirt, QEMU-KVM, and skopeo included for improved container and virtualization support. View article on AlternativeTo »More about AlmaLinux | AlmaLinux Alternatives Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:16:15 +0000 https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/almalinux-9-8-beta-released-with-expanded-architecture-and-toolset-support/ News - AlternativeTo.net