Surge down here usually means “storm surge” not Iraq. But from now on it should also mean 'rapid growth in number of registered Democrats.'
Read all about it at Daily Kos: Miami-Dade's Democratic resurgence. I knew things were good, but I didn't think it was as good as this. Great news for Taddeo and Garcia!
So it's time to give generously to Annette Taddeo and Joe Garcia.
We're closed tomorrow too:
The University Crisis Decision Team met at 6:00 P.M. today and decided that the University and the Law School, including the Law Library, will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19th. We expect to be open for business as usual on Wednesday, August 19th. Our website has been updated and will be updated again if plans for Wednesday change. Additional information may also be obtained from the University's website at http://www6.miami.edu/prepare/ or the University's Hotline at (305) 284-5151.
Almost no rain at this moment, and the occasional tiny gap in the lower level of low and fast-moving clouds (but it looks like there are more clouds above). Wind at ground level is not great, but those clouds are really moving westwards, or maybe WNW.
Barometer down to 1005.
Public schools are closed tomorrow. No word yet on the University.
Very wet out there. Very grey. Some wind. Barometer in my bedroom is down to 1006.
We're closing, according to this email I just got:
The University Crisis Decision Team met at 11:00 am today and decided that the University and the Law School will close as of noon today. All afternoon and evening classes are cancelled and the Law Library will close as well. The University Crisis Decision Team will meet at 6:00 PM today to determine whether or not we will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19th. Our website will be updated as new information becomes available. We will also send another email after the meeting. Additional information may also be obtained from the University's website at http://www6.miami.edu/prepare/ or the University's Hotline at (305) 284-5151.
It's very very grey out, and there's a steady strong but not torrential rain. There's a little wind now, although it's been dead calm for much of the morning.
Update: Here's the official UM announcement (the above was from the law school):
University of Miami Closes at 12 Noon Today
After closely monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Fay and taking into consideration deteriorating weather conditions, the University of Miami will be closing at 12 noon today. The University's campuses are safe and secure.
This closure applies to operations on all campuses, except for clinical activities at the medical school. All University of Miami hospitals are operating normally. Outpatient clinics will remain open until all scheduled patients have been cared for or contacted.
Residence Hall desks will remain open for check-in today and tomorrow for student move-in.
Details on other closures include:
* All libraries will close at 12 noon.
* The Wellness Center will close at 12 noon.
* Shuttle buses will stop running at 2 p.m
* The Canterbury Preschool will close at 2 p.m.
* The Bookstore will close at 12 noon.
* Retail food services will close at 1 p.m.
* Dining halls will serve lunch until 12:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
And now (1:40pm) it's raining torrents. Judging by the trees, though, the wind isn't strong yet.
How come Pakistan gets to force its President into a resignation under threat of impeachment?
Attention all law students: Why all lawyers – even criminal law types – need to understand administrative law. It's not just me saying it.
Tragically, half of the law students in the US graduate without taking Administrative law, which is rarely a required course. Many, many of them are sorry later.
Of the courses I teach, it's Administrative Law that students most frequently come back years later and thank me for.
Yes, it's a very hard subject. Yes, it's not on the bar exam. But you need it.
Administrative Law is rarely oversubscribed in any law school. Sign up now.
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