Shades of Grey - In the Words of Kenneth Pike

Do a Judicial Clerkship

Kenneth Pike — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:09:05 -0700

I know, it's been a while since I posted--and even longer since I posted about law school, which is ostensibly the focus of my life and (by extension) this blog. So here's a little update to make up for that.

That Which We Hate Most

Kenneth Pike — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:50:44 -0700

Imagine yourself in a small, rural town, like those that speckle the back roads of our fair country from sea to shining sea. One stoplight, two gas stations, a high school with, say, 300 students--even if you've never lived there, chances are you drove through on your way somewhere more exciting. Half the town lives in the local trailer park. The other half, in cabins up yonder.

How to Spot a Monopoly

Kenneth Pike — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:51:01 -0700

Microsoft says:

"Any definitive agreement between Yahoo! and Google would consolidate over 90% of the search advertising market in Google’s hands. This would make the market far less competitive, in sharp contrast to our own proposal to acquire Yahoo!"

The emphasis is mine, but come on. Are they even trying anymore? Or was this press release written by a PR intern who was simply unaware that Microsoft's share of the OS market is over 90%?

A Little Self-Aggrandizing

Kenneth Pike — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:46:53 -0700

My good friend and colleague Tyler Snow pointed out an article in the New York Times discussing a trend I was completely unaware of. Apparently, studying philosophy is all the rage! Since I graduated in 2004, the relative popularity of philosophy as an undergraduate major has apparently ballooned. Assuming the trend can maintain itself for another 5 years, that bodes well for my chosen career!

Stabilize the Patient Before You Operate

Kenneth Pike — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:48:57 -0700

As a rule, I stay out of economic policy discussions. I am not an economist. I have my doubts as to how many professed economists actually know anything themselves, because as often as not their predictive powers are about as reliable as entrail-readings, but I tend to assume (for the sake of argument) that they at least know more than I do about the subject.

The Professional Student

Kenneth Pike — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:46:44 -0700

A decision has been made: after graduation, I will pursue a PhD in philosophy. Now, let's see if I can explain... because I really do have a lot of explaining to do. Like, why I didn't just do this in the first place, why I'm doing it now, and why I'm doing it at all... d^_^b

Well. Here goes. Have patience; the law school stuff comes near the end.

The Many Faces of Gaming

Kenneth Pike — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:52:15 -0700

Sorry for the extended absence. As of today, I am working on a sizable paper for Law and Literature, editing two professional Law Review pieces, revising my own Law Review piece for publication, and trying to keep up on my reading and prepare for finals. Last night we entertained company, tonight is the Barrister's Ball, tomorrow my family will be coming through town, next Thursday they'll be back through town, next Saturday I'm escorting my wife to the Whitney Awards, and then it will well and truly be finals season.

That said... let's talk about video games for a little while. d^_^b

Neil Gaiman Quotes + Politics = Win

Kenneth Pike — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:13:10 -0700

Via Jamie Ford, who apparently didn't assemble it. Anyone know who did?

All is Forgiven

Kenneth Pike — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:51:29 -0700

Dear Lost,

All is forgiven. See how easy that was? Just a few answers--you haven't lost your mystique, but rekindled my passion! Doesn't it feel good to advance the plot, just a little? And you were so afraid. There's a good little drama. We'll just forget the third season ever happened, and maybe we can have our happily ever after, after all.

Yours,
Kenny

Resumé Bingo: Editorial Board, Publication, and Grades

Kenneth Pike — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:36:43 -0700

So, I've been meaning to post an update on my law school comings-and-goings, but I've been waiting to hear back on a couple of things. Now that we're about halfway through my second 2L semester, I guess it's about time I said something! Because while I am (unfortunately) still looking for a summer job (everyone cross your fingers on that count), I have actually managed to accomplish some exciting things this semester.