On Words and Meaning

Jun 5th, 2009

We choose our words. We don’t choose our meaning. —Larry Lessig

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MPEP § 2111.01(IV), notwithstanding.

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My Twitter Stream

Updated my interesting books page: http://blogan.net/blog/im-reading/interesting-books/ 1 hr ago
I've discovered the secret to a great parking lot at work: show up at 6:30 AM. :-) 4 hrs ago
Back from trip to Wally Wally. Enjoyed eating at Worm Ranch on way out of town. :-) #notatsxsw 17 hrs ago
Getting ready to leave for a spur of the moment trip to Walla Walla. #notatsxsw 2 days ago
Hmm. I'm not at Sommerset West - Elmonica North. I wish I could just click on a map to say where I am. 3 days ago
Geolocation in Twitter web interface is interesting, but it doesn't let me verify. Where is "Sommerset West - Elmonica North"? 3 days ago
Testing... 3 days ago
Success! Boarding pass, with seat assignment, in hand. Now to check where Twitter thinks I am. (SMF) 3 days ago
Relaxing at SMF while I wait for my plane. Hmm. I wonder if I should go get my boarding pass with an actual seat assignment... 3 days ago
I'm ready for #notatsxsw I already haven't purchased the tickets, haven't reserved a hotel, and haven't received my name badge. 3 days ago
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