LawLawLaw #55 – Technology, Law, Baseball, Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Technology Stuff
* How To Configure Your VPN To Work At The Router Level (And Why You Should) (2026-09-22)
https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-configure-your-vpn-to-work-at-the-router-level
* Dimensional Drawings Of Apple Products (2026-09-22)
https://kottke.org/26/09/dimensional-drawings-of-apple-products
* Steve Jobs In Exile: The Failure That Made The Founder (2026-09-20)
https://douglevin.substack.com/p/steve-jobs-in-exile-the-failure-that
* Chinese Scientists Develop New Oil Refining Method That Cuts Energy Use By 90% (2026-09-17)
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/chinese-scientists-develop-new-oil-refining-method-that-cuts-energy-use-by-90/
* Usenet-Rewind: Search Over 1 Billion Usenet Text Posts From 1981 To The Present (2026-09-16)
Erik quips: I’m betting than the majority of folks on the Internet today don’t remember Usenet.
https://kottke.org/26/09/0049596-usenet-rewind
* I Tried ‘Tailscale,’ The Self-Hosted VPN Service That Makes It Look Like You’re Always Home (2026-09-15)
https://lifehacker.com/tech/i-tried-tailscale-the-self-hosted-vpn-service
* Athens Is Turning Its Old Airport Into One Of Europe’s Largest Parks (2026-09-14)
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/athens-is-turning-its-old-airport-into-one-of-europes-largest-parks/
* The End Of Google Search (2026-08-06)
Erik quips: This is good. The fewer monopolies the better, IMHO.
https://kottke.org/26/08/0049462-the-end-of-google-search
Law Stuff
* America’s Hypocritical Take On Intellectual Property (2026-09-25)
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/09/trump-admin-ai-copyright-lawsuits/688751/
* Landlord Takes Hornets’ Side (2026-09-18)
https://theonion.com/landlord-takes-hornets-side/
* Trade (2026-08-25)
Erik quips: Or why tariffs are a very bad idea.
https://xkcd.com/3290/
* TTAB Reverses Specimen Refusal, Finding Webpage Sufficient For Pet Food Products (2026-08-05)
Erik quips: Specimen determinations are more complicated than they should be. Is this specimen showing a “mark” of a “trade” in a “trademarky” kind of way? Yes? Specimen accepted.
http://thettablog.blogspot.com/2026/08/ttab-reverses-specimen-refusal-finding.html
Baseball Stuff
Erik quips: It was a fun 2026 for the Red Sox, especially the July-August tear they went on. Now they have the offseason to fix the holes in their rosters. Oh and if the Yankees win it all this year, it will be yet another tainted Yankee victory, since they only played 161 regular season games.
* Why The Boston Red Sox Will Win The World Series (2026-09-28)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-analysis/109443/why-the-boston-red-sox-will-win-the-world-series
* Red Sox News & Links: Chad Tracy Named Manager, Craig Breslow Extended (2026-09-22)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-news/109203/red-sox-news-links-chad-tracy-named-full-time-manager-craig-breslow-extended
* With Apologies To The Rest Of The Baseball World, There Really Is Something Special About Red Sox Fans At Fenway (2026-09-15)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-comentary/108696/with-apologies-to-the-rest-of-the-baseball-world-there-really-is-something-special-about-red-sox-fans-at-fenway
* Red Sox News & Links: Payton Tolle Enters Pedro Territory (2026-09-14)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-news/108618/red-sox-news-links-payton-tolle-enters-pedro-territory
* Tolle Mimics Pedro In Immaculate First Inning … With More Smiles (2026-09-14)
https://www.mlb.com/news/payton-tolle-throws-immaculate-inning-reminiscent-of-pedro-martinez
* He Knew! Tolle Cracks Smile Before Capping Immaculate Inning (2026-09-13)
https://www.mlb.com/news/payton-tolle-pitches-immaculate-first-inning-against-royals
* Gasper Plays Homer Hero Again To Back Suarez’s Strong Start (2026-09-04)
https://www.mlb.com/news/mickey-gasper-ranger-suarez-lead-red-sox-s-win-vs-orioles
* Ranger Commands, Micky Mashes, Sox Take 1-0 Win In Over O’s (2026-09-04)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-scores-standings/108092/ranger-commands-micky-mashes-sox-take-1-0-win-in-over-os
* Red Sox 9, Mariners 8: Hugs For A Story-Book Win (2026-09-01)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-game-information/107759/red-sox-9-mariners-8-hugs-for-a-story-book-win
* Tolle Records The Out, Hugs Canzone For Good Measure (2026-09-01)
https://www.mlb.com/news/payton-tolle-hugs-dominic-canzone-on-play-at-first-base
* Duran’s Slam And Mickey’s Magic Power The Red Sox To 7-3 Extra-Innings Win In Miami (2026-08-26)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-game-information/107335/durans-slam-and-mickeys-magic-power-the-red-sox-to-7-3-extra-innings-win-in-miami
* Grand Duran! 11th-Inning Slam Lifts Sox Over Marlins (2026-08-26)
https://www.mlb.com/news/jarren-duran-hits-grand-slam-in-11th-inning-as-red-sox-beat-marlins
* How Outstanding Was Contreras’ 452-Foot, 116 Mph Homer? (2026-08-24)
https://www.mlb.com/news/willson-contreras-astounding-homer-ranks-among-red-sox-best
* Role Players Step Up To Complete Red Sox Sweep Of Giants (2026-08-23)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-game-information/107144/role-players-step-up-to-complete-red-sox-sweep-of-giants
* The Magic Hasn’t Run Out Yet, Red Sox Beat Giants 3-2 In Late-Inning Thriller (2026-08-22)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-scores-standings/107112/the-magic-hasnt-run-out-yet-sox-beat-giants-3-2-in-late-inning-thriller
* How Far Did Contreras’ Blast Go? We’ll Let You Know Whenever It Lands (2026-08-21)
https://www.mlb.com/news/willson-contreras-homers-red-sox-beat-giants
* Giant 5th Inning For Sox Sends Boston Past San Francisco, 6-4 (2026-08-21)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-scores-standings/107062/giant-5th-inning-for-sox-sends-boston-past-san-francisco-6-4
* Red Sox Make Strikeout History (The Good Kind) (2026-08-18)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-discussion/106794/red-sox-make-strikeout-history-the-good-kind
* Tolle’s 14-K Gem Reminiscent Of Clemens … And Draws Comp To Skubal (2026-08-07)
https://www.mlb.com/news/payton-tolle-strikes-out-14-in-red-sox-s-9th-straight-win
* “Biologically Incapable Of Losing”: Unstoppable Red Sox Are 26-3 And 31-5 After Astonishing 13-Inning Walkoff; Postseason Odds Up From 9% To 97% (2026-08-07)
http://joyofsox.blogspot.com/2026/08/biologically-incapable-of-losing.html
* Red Sox Secure Stunning Walk-Off Victory In Marathon Vs. White Sox (2026-08-06)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-discussion/106084/red-sox-secure-stunning-walk-off-victory-in-marathon-vs-white-sox
* Red Sox Trailed In The 9th, 10th, 11th And 12th … And Still Won Their 8th Straight (2026-08-07)
https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-walk-it-off-in-13-innings-to-win-8th-straight
* Red Sox Down White Sox, Clinch Ninth Consecutive Series Win (2026-08-05)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-game-information/105994/red-sox-down-white-sox-clinch-ninth-consecutive-series-win
* ‘Vintage Sonny’ Earns AL-Leading 14th Win As Sox’s Latest Streak Reaches 7 (2026-08-05)
https://www.mlb.com/news/sonny-gray-earns-14th-win-as-red-sox-beat-white-sox
* Where The Red Sox Stand After A Wild Trade Deadline (2026-08-04)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-analysis/105776/where-the-red-sox-stand-after-a-wild-trade-deadline
* Red Sox Acquire Adley Rutschman In Trade With Orioles; Anthony Eyanson, Others To Baltimore (2026-08-03)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-news/105735/red-sox-acquire-adley-rutschman-in-trade-with-orioles-anthony-eyanson-others-to-baltimore
* Red Sox Swing Blockbuster Trade With O’s For 2019 No. 1 Pick Rutschman (2026-08-03)
https://www.mlb.com/news/adley-rutschman-red-sox-orioles-trade
* Red Sox Cap Off West Coast Trip With Sweep Of Dodgers (2026-08-02)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-game-information/105698/red-sox-cap-off-west-coast-trip-with-sweep-of-dodgers
* Sox Beat Dodgers, Win 8th Series In A Row (2026-08-02)
https://www.overthemonster.com/red-sox-game-information/105672/sox-beat-dodgers-win-8th-series-in-a-row
* Does July Have To End? Red Sox Cap Most Successful Month In Franchise History (2026-08-01)
https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-continue-strong-west-coast-road-trip-in-win-over-dodgers
Music Stuff
* Why ‘Iris’ Is THE Hit Song Of 2026…Again! (2026-09-11)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu6blze2Ri4
* Bad Bunny Wins First Emmy For Super Bowl Halftime Show (2026-09-06)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bad-bunny-wins-first-emmy-super-bowl-halftime-show-1236692413/
* Death Cab For Cutie’s Tiny Desk Concert (2026-08-12)
https://kottke.org/26/08/death-cab-for-cuties-tiny-desk-concert
* Size And Lifespan (2026-08-09)
Erik quips: Hat tip for the White Stripes reference in the mouseover text.
https://xkcd.com/3283/
Other Stuff
* Some Advice On Giving Good Advice (2026-09-23)
https://kottke.org/26/09/0049641-some-advice-on-giving-goo
* Engaging Read On How The Bugs Bunny Cartoon What’s Opera, Doc? Was Made (2026-09-23)
https://kottke.org/26/09/0049630-engaging-read-on-how-the-
* Scientists Identify First New Feline Species In A Century (2026-09-21)
https://humanprogress.org/scientists-identify-first-new-feline-species-in-a-century/
* Walking Men Worldwide (2026-09-18)
https://kottke.org/26/09/walking-men-worldwide
* Instant Click For Me: How NYC Street Signs Are Made (2026-09-18)
https://kottke.org/26/09/0049620-how-nyc-street-signs-are-
* No Gate-Storming Required: 6 Castles That Welcome Guests To Stay The Night (2026-09-17)
https://theweek.com/culture-life/travel/castles-you-can-stay-at-without-storming-the-gates-ireland-scotland-japan-portugal
* The Powerful Connection Between Smell & Memory (2026-09-16)
https://kottke.org/26/09/the-powerful-connection-between-smell-memory
* The Spice Drawer (2026-09-15)
https://kottke.org/26/09/the-spice-drawer
* Good Sentence: ‘The Market’s Most Lavish…’ (2026-08-11)
Erik quips: Good commentary on privilege.
https://kottke.org/26/08/0049476-good-sentence
* The Color Recession May Be Permanent (2026-08-08)
Erik quips: Too many neutral colors these days.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/colorless-gray-products-houses/688174/
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