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Can Apple Do No Wrong? March 25, 2008

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I see so much good press about Apple that it makes me wonder: Can a media outlet be critical of Apple and get away with it? Does Apple cut them off from future events? How can a company do no wrong… ever!?

Before I even start writing, I feel compelled to ensure my personal safety by mentioning that I do like Apple and own several of their products including an iPhone, an iPod Shuffle, a G3 iPod, an Apple TV, a MacBook and an iMac — not to mention a couple of Airport Express routers. So clearly, I like their products.

However, it surprises me that I cannot seem to find any negative press about Apple and really, nothing is that perfect. I see this a lot on Digg — a post about the smallest development from Apple makes it to the front page within 20 minutes whereas a cure for cancer may never see Page 6. Every media outlet — be it Internet, PodCast or TV — sings high praise for Apple and never has anything bad to say. Is it simply that they are scared of being alienated by Apple and not being allowed into future Apple events?

Can anyone shed light on how Apple manages to keep a purely positive image at all times?

Patent Bar Prep Notes March 13, 2008

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I have posted some notes that I took while studying for the patent bar in a PDF file. Please feel free to use it but realize that the rules may not be accurate and comprehensive. I didn’t take notes for the first eight chapters of the course because a lot of the material overlapped with my patent prosecution class.

It’s Official! I am taking the CA Bar this July March 12, 2008

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I just received a confirmation of my registration to take the bar exam this July.

Yiiikes!

The doodle on the right was created in a moment of inspiration (panic) sometime in October 2007. I have no idea why that particular moment was so traumatic as to evoke such an elaborate and artistic response but here it is for your entertainment.