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Suggestions that we can dump large amounts of alkaline chemicals into the oceans to prevent their acidification seems dead in the water. A study shows it would cost trillions of dollars. Read the rest here: Fix acid oceans by dumping alkali in them? Forget it

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Climate change is affecting plants' seasonal activities more strongly than biological experiments suggest. The finding suggests that such studies may have to be reworked to get a better picture of the effects of global warming. Here is the original post: Plant studies miss the full effect of climate change

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Mich. Considers Youth Hunting Recommendations Read the original: Mich. Considers Youth Hunting Recommendations

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San Francisco is debating whether or not to impose new dog walker regulations . The new regulations, if passed, would require dog walkers to get permits and licenses. The rules would apply to dog walkers who walk two or more canines at one time. In order to get the permit, dog walkers would need to meet a few...

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It's a power that employers rarely use, but perhaps all should consider: How to remotely wipe cell phones that contain sensitive information -- especially when the phones get stolen. All you need is an email address to command to a cell phone to self-destruct. Employers send the command via their company's email server. But before you go wild...

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Photo: Oxnard Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort Attention Defenders! Mark your calendars now for the 2012 CPDA Annual Convention, to be held April 20-21, 2012, at the gorgeous Mandalay Beach Hotel and Resort in Oxnard, California. Those of ... See the article here: California Defenders – Save the Dates – April 20-21, 2012 for the CPDA Annual Convention...

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WBNS-TV Channel 10 – Wednesday December 14, 2011 1:59 PM COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio Supreme Court justice who helped write the state’s death penalty law testified at the statehouse Wednesday that the law is not ... See the rest here: Ohio Supreme Court Justice Speaks Out Against Death Penalty

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The California Public Defenders Association presents an MCLE Self-Study Program on DVD – MCLE Specialty Areas Seminar Program Coordinators: Kathleen Cannon, Deputy Public Defender, San Diego County Margo George, Deputy Public Defender, Alameda County Bart Sheela, Deputy Alternate Public ... Read this article: California – New MCLE Specialty Areas Self-Study Program on DVD

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Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:56:19 -0800 From:  Judicial Council of California – Administrative Office of the Courts Comments sought on proposals: Eight (8) new proposals to amend the California Rules of Court and Judicial Council forms ... Read the rest here: California – Invitation to Comment: Proposals to amend Cal. Rules of Court and Judicial Council forms

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Program Dates: February 17 – 20, 2012 Note: This year’s keynote speaker will be Stephen B. Bright. If you plan to stay in Monterey for this program, it is essential that you make your reservations now using ... Continued here: 2012 CACJ/CPDA Capital Case Defense Seminar Program Information and Registration Brochure