I don't really have a security blanket... unless you count Mr. Pointy.

Buffy ,'Lessons'


Natter 53: We could just avoid making tortured puns  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Glamcookie - Aug 17, 2007 7:27:20 am PDT #5148 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Random questions for the hivemind (legal peeps and librarians, heads up!):

  • Can you get information on financial planning at a law library? For example, if you're looking to get information on protecting assets in the case where one spouse has a terminal illness.
  • Can you get specific information about a branch of a public library online (in my case, branches of the LAPL)? Looking for approx. size of collections, nature of clientele, info on any specialized collections, etc.


msbelle - Aug 17, 2007 7:32:44 am PDT #5149 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Oh, when I had the bon bon, it was not greasy.

I cannot believe that there is not a blog that is giving block reports of what is filming where in NYC. SERIOUSLY. It should be a component of gawker.

I could head that up for them if they want. IJS.


Tom Scola - Aug 17, 2007 7:34:16 am PDT #5150 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Oh, when I had the bon bon, it was not greasy.

I think you have to eat it right away. I brought mine back to the office.


bon bon - Aug 17, 2007 7:35:44 am PDT #5151 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

I cannot believe that there is not a blog that is giving block reports of what is filming where in NYC. SERIOUSLY. It should be a component of gawker.

Right! I meant to respond to Jessica's link-- it works, and is exactly what I said was impossible to find, but I want to know what it is, say, is filming on 26th street right now, you know? Why we don't have a Gawker Stalker for that is madness.


Tom Scola - Aug 17, 2007 7:36:29 am PDT #5152 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Geek gossip: [link]

Comedienne divorcee Kathy Griffin is dating Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.


Sparky1 - Aug 17, 2007 7:39:36 am PDT #5153 of 10001
Librarian Warlord

Random questions for the hivemind (legal peeps and librarians, heads up!):

I'm both a legal peep and a librarian:

Yes, law libraries have information on things like estate planning. What a law library will have for a lay person will vary from library to library (we don't have much, because we mostly serve students, faculty & alum). I always recommend the Nolo Press books to lay people.

Specific info about a library branch might be found in an annual report. Those usually get posted online these days. I'm not aware of a directory/index that puts all this together generally -- just for special collections.


flea - Aug 17, 2007 7:42:19 am PDT #5154 of 10001
information libertarian

Gloomcookie:

1. My guess would be no - you'd want to talk to a certified financial planner or an actual lawyer for that. Law libraries provide information, but there's a big deal about librarians not giving any legal advice.

2. Very much depends on the library web site. Existence of branches, yes; collection descriptions, often; clientele notes, I'd say very rarely. LAPL seems pretty brief in their descriptions: [link]


lisah - Aug 17, 2007 7:43:18 am PDT #5155 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate

Comedienne divorcee Kathy Griffin is dating Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

hah! I LOVE randomly bizarre celebrity couples!!!


Kat - Aug 17, 2007 7:48:01 am PDT #5156 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Comedienne divorcee Kathy Griffin is dating Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Where I read that and think,"Sign of the Apocalypse!"

My work leave stuff remains a nightmare. Apparently, even though the leave papers never state this, I am supposed to turn it in not only to the office listed (Personnel Services) but also to another office (Certificated Personnel Service!) that isn't listed. I got a call from CPS and was told I was missing documentation. The woman became increasinly snipy and condescending and I wanted to bop her. Then I broke in and said, "I'm so sorry. If I had known you needed the same paperwork, I would have made sure you had gotten it. The forms never say anything like that though." Then she got all nice and said an apology wasn't necessary.

Funny how an apology makes other backpedal.


bon bon - Aug 17, 2007 7:50:05 am PDT #5157 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

Can you get information on financial planning at a law library? For example, if you're looking to get information on protecting assets in the case where one spouse has a terminal illness.

You know those "write your own will" kits? I'm not a probate lawyer, but I've never heard anything bad about them. I think they're available at bookstores and may be of help.