Archive for December, 2008

Arizona DUI Law: The Blood Test

December 31st, 2008 by Kris

Here is the story that got me on this subject:

Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early Wednesday.

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An officer with a task force that targets drunken driving saw the former NBA star run a stop sign about 1:30 a.m., Gilbert police Lt. Eric Shuhandler said. Barkley was in Scottsdale’s Old Town area, a trendy spot in the Phoenix area. “I am disappointed that I put myself in that situation,” Barkley said in a statement to The Associated Press. “The Scottsdale police were fantastic. Now it is a legal matter and I will not comment any further as it is a legal matter.” The 45-year-old Barkley, now an NBA television commentator, failed standard field sobriety tests after the officer smelled alcohol on him, and he was arrested. Barkley declined to submit to a breath test but was given a blood test. The results weren’t immediately available.

The text is from ESPN.  I’m really opposed to the idea of a forced blood test.  One should not be forced to give blood whether or not it tends to negate or prove innocence.  I would contend that a non consensual withdrawal of blood is an unreasonable search and seizure and is in violation of the Constitution.  This law needs to be changed.  A person’s skin should not be pierced by a police officer, no matter how much pressure there is/was to pass such an amendment to the current DUI law.

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Law Student Blogs Becoming More Popular

December 23rd, 2008 by Kris

I’ve been searching on the web and the number of law student blogs has increased dramatically over the last year.  Pre-law students have the ability to view the life of a law student like never before.  Law School books can be somewhat helpful, but the informal setting of blogs give a more candid perspective on what law school is really like and the processes within in.  I think the Internet not only supremely organizes information, but will also organize us as to what we do in our lives.

Monday, December 22 8:20

I got to the gym very late today, but still managed to get a good weight lifting regimen in.  I didn’t record the specific sets or weights, but I worked biceps and back the whole time with little rest in between.  I normally like to record everything, but today I left myself such little time I just had to jump in and release my exercise log.

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Spyware and Viruses on Your Computer

December 19th, 2008 by Kris

If you’re on the Internet, then your data has a chance of being stolen.  Spyware and virus protection does help protect your computer, but security suites are not a perfect solution.  Think of it as you have an added layer of protection on your house.  Whereas before you only had a door, now the door is locked and you have an alarm.  However, determined intruders can still access your computer if they really want to.  Of course, what they are after is your credit card numbers and personal data.  You cannot absolutely, positively prevent this from happening, but there are a few measures you can take to lower your risk.

1. Buy a good anti-virus security suite and scan your computer daily.  I did have McAffee but my computer was slowing down and I don’t think McAffee was filtering as much as it should have.  Now, I have Trend Micro which seems to be helping more than McAfee.

2. Avoid buying items at foreign or amateur looking websites.  If you do decide you want to buy from them, search and see if there are any complaints against them.

3. Log out and close your browser immediately after logging on to your bank website.

4. Use more complex websites and change them frequently (about once a month).

5. Don’t download .exe files if you are not sure what they are.

I implore you to take all measures to ensure your computer’s safety and health.  Even if information is not stolen, malware can still hinder your computer, costing you valuable time.  Also, remember that information is stolen everyday and it can happen to you.

Here are my last two workouts.

Thursday, December 18 7:00 pm

20 minutes treadmill 2.05 miles

3×12 bench press 155 lbs

3×10 cross cable shoulder flies 12.5 lb plates

3×12 flat tricep extensions (skull crushers) 47 lbs w/ 3×12 chest press divided after each set

3×10 chest-shoulder crossbody swing 25 lbs

3×10 tricep rope pulldowns plate 8

3×12 dumbell shoulder press 35 lbs

3×10 incline dumbell press 50 lbs

Wednesday, December 17, 8:00 pm

20 minutes treadmill 2.41 miles

3×12 leg extension plate 10

3×10 hamstring curls 50 lbs plate

3×20 calf raises 90 lbs

3×10 squat thrusts w/ 25 lb dumbell

2×12 leg press plate 16

20 short springs (approx 40 yards)

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