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Nova Law ReviewVolume 28, Issue 3 2004 Article 18One Fine NovemberRobert M. Jarvis∗∗Copyright c©2004 by the authors. Nova Law Review is produced by The Berkeley ElectronicPress (bepress). http://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlrONE FINE NOVEMBERROBERT M. JARVIS*Like other law schools, East Overshoe State University provides its fac-ulty and staff with a state-of-the-art e-mail system. This has greatly in-creased productivity and institutional camaraderie, as witnessed by the fol-lowing recent exchange of messages.To: Lisa SheintagFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 3, 2003 - 9:06 a.m.L - I was in over the weekend and noticed that the fax machine in the FacultyCopy Room is broken again. Can we get someone in to fix it?Thanks,Q.To: RecipientFrom: Lisa SheintagRe: Automatic ReplyDate: November 3, 2003 - 9:07 a.m.I will be out of the office for the next two weeks. In my absence, please di-rect any concerns to Betty Pantow.* Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University (jarvisb@nsu.Iaw.nova.edu).1Jarvis: One Fine NovemberPublished by NSUWorks, 2004NOVA LA W REVIEWTo: Betty PantowFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 3, 2003 - 9:12 a.m.B - I understand that you're covering for Lisa while she's out. The facultyfax machine is broken again and I was wondering if you could get someonein to fix it.Thanks,Q.To: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Betty PantowRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 3, 2003 - 11:31 a.m.Prof. P:Jane-Marie handles service calls - I'll let her know when I see her - she tookan early lunch.BettyTo: Betty PantowFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 3, 2003 - 2:34 p.m.B - Did you have a chance to talk to Jane-Marie about the fax machine?Thanks,[Vol. 28:3:8732Nova Law Review, Vol. 28, Iss. 3 [2004], Art. 18http://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr/vol28/iss3/18ONE FINE NO VEMBERTo: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Betty PantowRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 5, 2003 - 3:15 p.m.Prof. P:I left her a note a couple of days ago - I'll ask her to e-mail you.BettyTo: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Jane-Marie SilverlowRe: Faculty Coffee MachineDate: November 6, 2003 - 10:13 a.m.Hi Prof - Betty told me that you were having trouble with the coffee ma-chine, but I just made myself an espresso and it worked great. So I thinkeverything is okay.JMTo: Jane-Marie SilverlowFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Coffee MachineDate: November 6, 2003 - 10:16 a.m.JM - Actually, I was trying to get the fax machine to work (but I'm glad tohear the coffee machine is working).2004]3Jarvis: One Fine NovemberPublished by NSUWorks, 2004NOVA LA WREVIEWTo: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Jane-Marie SilverlowRe: Faculty Coffee MachineDate: November 6, 2003 - 2:00 p.m.Hi Prof - You need to push the green button on the fax machine - on the cof-fee machine, it's the red button (I always get those two confused).JMTo: Jane-Marie SilverlowFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Coffee MachineDate: November 6, 2003 - 2:06 p.m.JM - Yes, I know about the green button (but you're right - it can be tricky).Actually, the fax machine is not working at all and I was hoping you couldput in a service call.Q.To: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Jane-Marie SilverlowRe: Faculty Coffee MachineDate: November 6, 2003 - 4:17 p.m.Oh, I haven't handled service calls since Rhoda left. Velma in the library isin charge of service calls.[Vol. 28:3:8734Nova Law Review, Vol. 28, Iss. 3 [2004], Art. 18http://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr/vol28/iss3/18ONE FINE NO VEMBERTo: Velma FlinmeisterFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 7, 2003 - 9:26 a.m.V - I understand that you are in charge of service calls. The faculty fax ma-chine has been broken since Saturday. Could you please have someonecome look at it?Thanks,Q.To: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Velma FlinmeisterRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 10, 2003 - 7:44 a.m.Dear Prof. Pomerantz:Sorry I didn't respond to your e-mail on Friday - I took a personal day. Weno longer have a service contract for that machine. But I'll ask Marty in theA/V Dep't to take a look at it.VelmaTo: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Martin LaskerRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 11, 2003 - 1:32 p.m.Professor P.: Velma told me you're having a problem operating the facultyfax machine. You have to push the green button to get it to send (it's rightnext to the on/off switch on the side).-- Marty2004]5Jarvis: One Fine NovemberPublished by NSUWorks, 2004NOVA LA WREVIEWTo: Martin LaskerFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 11, 2003 - 1:34 p.m.M - Thanks, I know about the green button. But the problem is, themachine's broken.Q.To: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Martin LaskerRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 12, 2003 - 11:01 a.m.Professor P.: Have you put in a service call?-- MartyTo: Sandra LeBeauFrom: Quentin PomerantzRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 12, 2003 - 3:56 p.m.S - The faculty fax machine has been broken for nearly two weeks, and I'mtold that we no longer have a service contract for it (I guess because it's soold). We really need a fax machine ASAP. Any chance we can go buy one?[Vol. 28:3:8736Nova Law Review, Vol. 28, Iss. 3 [2004], Art. 18http://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr/vol28/iss3/18ONE FINE NO VEMBERTo: Quentin PomerantzFrom: Sandra LeBeauRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 13, 2003 - 8:23 a.m.Quentin: The Dean and I were just talking about what we should ask forfrom the Central Administration in next year's budget. He's currently on afund-raising trip but I'll definitely recommend that this be looked into whenhe gets back.Thanks for the suggestion,Sandra LeBeauBusiness ManagerEOSU Law SchoolTo: FacultyFrom: Quentin T. PomerantzRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 13, 2003 - 10:14 a.m.Friends: For the past two weeks (give or take), the faculty fax machine hasbeen out of order. I've tried to get it repaired or replaced but haven't had anyluck. I think we should demand a new machine at next month's facultymeeting. What do you think?Q.To: Quentin T. Pomerantzcc: FacultyFrom: Diana MorrisRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 13, 2003 - 10:19 a.m.Have you put in a service call?2004]7Jarvis: One Fine NovemberPublished by NSUWorks, 2004NOVA LA WREVIEWTo: Quentin Pomerantzcc: FacultyFrom: Richard HightowerRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 13, 2003 - 10:22 a.m.Q - You have to push the green button - it's tricky.-- RichTo: Quentin Pomerantzcc: FacultyFrom: Rachel Val-KrugelRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 13, 2003 - 10:23 a.m.Quent: Talk to Betty - she's in charge of service calls.To: Quentin Pomerantzcc: FacultyFrom: Bob McArthurRe: Faculty Fax MachineDate: November 13, 2003 - 10:25 a.m.While we're at it, how about a new microwave for the faculty kitchen - thecurrent one is pretty gross!B.* * ** *[Vol. 28:3:8738Nova Law Review, Vol. 28, Iss. 3 [2004], Art. 18http://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr/vol28/iss3/18ONE FINE NO VEMBERTo: Quentin Pomerantzcc: FacultyFrom: Joe FeatherstockRe: Faculty MicrowaveDate: November 13, 2003 - 10:27 a.m.I just got a Whirlpool 6600 at home - works great. Can make a 20 poundturkey in under 10 minutes - truly awesome.-- Joe F.To: Quentin T. Pomerantzcc: FacultyFrom: Elizabeth ShoemakerRe: Thanksgiving (Was Faculty Microwave)Date: November 13, 2003 - 10:32 a.m.Speaking of turkey, does anyone have a good, fat-free gravy recipe? My in-laws are coming over this year and they're both on calorie-restricted diets.LizzyTo: Elizabeth Shoemakercc: FacultyFrom: Sam WillmotRe: Turkey Gravy RecipeDate: November 13, 2003 - 10:34 a.m.E - I've got a great recipe. You take two cups flour (preferably brown) andone cup water, add a pinch of nutmeg, and bring to a boil. Serves 4.2004]9Jarvis: One Fine NovemberPublished by NSUWorks, 2004NOVA LAWREVIEWTo: FacultyFrom: Nancy Holt-FrankenRe: Holiday Party?Date: November 13, 2003 - 10:37 a.m.Hey guys - Sam's recipe sounds great. Why don't we cancel next month'sFaculty meeting and have a pot luck Holidays get-together? We could allshow off our favorite recipes!NancyTo: Nancy Holt-Frankencc: FacultyFrom: Harold GundersonRe: Holiday Party?Date: November 13, 2003 - 10:41 a.m.N - Terrific idea! Anyone who wants to help plan next month's HolidayParty, let's meet for lunch at 12:15 p.m. at Ciero's. This is going to be fun!!HGTo: Harold Gundersoncc: FacultyFrom: Alice PottersonRe: Holiday Party?Date: November 13, 2003 - 10:44 a.m.Count me in - I make a mean cheese casserole.[Vol. 28:3:87310Nova Law Review, Vol. 28, Iss. 3 [2004], Art. 18http://nsuworks.nova.edu/nlr/vol28/iss3/182004] ONE FINE NOVEMBER 883To: FacultyFrom: Cy SnodgrassRe: Quentin PomerantzDate: November 19, 2003 - 9:59 a.m.Colleagues:Upon my return today from my fund-raising trip I learned that we have anew faculty fax machine. Many thanks to Quentin, who generously donatedit to the law school. It's this kind of spirit that makes EOSL the great place itis. Keep up the good work!Cyril J. SnodgrassDeanEast Overshoe State University Law School"Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders Today"11Jarvis: One Fine NovemberPublished by NSUWorks, 2004

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