Gavin:

Maybe we were on the same cruise! The interesting issue relating to this 
is what happened to all the parents?!! I suspect that anyone 21 and over 
is automatically 'in loco parentis'.

Sally

Gavin Clarkson wrote:
>
> Having just completed a cruise on a Bahamian-registered ship, I 
> learned that the rule was that 18-20 year olds travelling with their 
> parents could purchase drinks when the ship was in international waters.
>
> Given the high number of intoxicated 18-20 year olds on the ship, this 
> program seems to be quite popular.
>
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> "Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Talk" 
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote on 03/23/2007 01:29:00 PM:
>
> > I was talking last night to someone running a pool who had an
> > interesting 'problem'. A 9 year old who knew nothing it was claimed
> > about basketball insisted on participating and picked all but 4 of the
> > first round winners. She is now so far ahead that it is unlikely anyone
> > else can beat her. Fortunately this is so unofficial, even tho' she 
> is 9
> > she will undoubtedly be declared a winner.
> >
> > Now, an unrelated question for those who are experts on international
> > law. On a cruise ship registered in ? Bahamas, the stated drinking age
> > is 21 and, indeed, it would be hard for someone under 21 to buy a 
> drink.
> > There is, apparently, no restriction whatsoever in terms of drinking 
> the
> > drink, however, and my observation is that these cruise companies would
> > be rapidly out of business (or far less profitable) if there was a
> > restriction! Is it Bahamian law that applies (the home port is Miami)?
> > In which case I assume that either the company is applying the law of
> > the Bahamas or the Bahamas don't care or...?
> >
> > Sally
> >
> > Bennett, Robert wrote:
> > >
> > > By the way, my paper says that the betting line is Florida by 10.5.
> > > Another opportunity to earn some money?? (Of course, as the 
> investment
> > > advisors continually remind us, past performance is no guarantee of
> > > future results.) Remember, I am not a gambling man.
> > >
> > > I can’t resist forwarding this to the list:
> > >
> > > By the way, Brandon Crone and Ben Slaton from Butler’s team are my
> > > advisees. They are real business students and very nice guys.
> > >
> > > Your friend,
> > > Bob
> > >
> > > Robert B. Bennett, Jr.
> > > Professor of Business Law
> > > College of Business Administration
> > > Butler University
> > > 4600 Sunset Avenue
> > > Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
> > > Phone: (317) 940-9502
> > > Fax: (317) 940-9455
> > > E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > *From:* Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Talk
> > > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Bennett, Robert
> > > *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:23 PM
> > > *To:* [log in to unmask]
> > > *Subject:* Re: WSJ
> > >
> > > If I were a betting man, which I am not, I would have to bet that
> > > Robert is right; though as I pointed out as SALSB, Butler is now 29-6
> > > and I think that the team has beat the spread on every game that it
> > > has won. I gotta pull for the Dawgs—and I point out that even Florida
> > > supporters would have to say that Florida got lucky the last time;
> > > Butler supporters usually use words like “fix” when describing the 
> game.
> > >
> > > Even if we lose, some good press for Butler this week that I am proud
> > > of. See, e.g.:
> > >
> > > http://www.usatoday.
> > com/sports/college/mensbasketball/midwest/2007-03-19-butler-
> > graves_N.htm?csp=34
> > >
> > > http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/top_ten/index/php/20070319.phtml
> > >
> > > Top Ten Signs You've Been Watching Too Much College Basketball
> > >
> > > Top Ten
> > >
> > > To get in the mood, you ask your wife to dress like Billy Packer
> > >
> > > Human resources asks you to stop handchecking co-workers
> > >
> > > *When announcer says Butler guard A.J. Graves averages 2.4 rebounds
> > > per game, you mutter, "It's 2.3, moron" *
> > >
> > > Recently hired a guy to mop up your sweat
> > >
> > > Your kids are seeded according to how much you love them
> > >
> > > In honor of Texas A&M, you name your triplets "A," "M," and 
> "Ampersand"
> > >
> > > Checked into rehab to kick $500-a-day "nacho cheese" habit
> > >
> > > In a pinch, you ask, "What would UNLV assistant coach Greg 
> Grensing do?"
> > >
> > > The nagging voice in your head saying, "Cheney and I should really be
> > > focusing on Iraq"
> > >
> > > Difficult to tell where your ass ends and the couch begins
> > >
> > > Your friend,
> > > Bob
> > >
> > > Robert B. Bennett, Jr.
> > > Professor of Business Law
> > > College of Business Administration
> > > Butler University
> > > 4600 Sunset Avenue
> > > Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
> > > Phone: (317) 940-9502
> > > Fax: (317) 940-9455
> > > E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > *From:* Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Talk
> > > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Robert Emerson
> > > *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 2:07 PM
> > > *To:* [log in to unmask]
> > > *Subject:* Re: WSJ
> > >
> > > We at UF are very proud of Larry. And I especially appreciate Bob's
> > > calling this to everyone's attention despite the fact that the Gators
> > > are going to break Butler's heart (again!) tomorrow night in the 
> Sweet
> > > Sixteen!
> > >
> > > Robert (aka Larry's Chairman)
> > >
> > > Robert W. Emerson
> > > Huber Hurst Professor of Business Law
> > > Chair, Department of Management
> > > Warrington College of Business Admin.
> > > University of Florida
> > >
> > >     ----- Original Message -----
> > >
> > >     *From:* Bennett, Robert <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> > >
> > >     *To:* [log in to unmask]
> > >     <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> > >
> > >     *Sent:* Thursday, March 22, 2007 1:44 PM
> > >
> > >     *Subject:* WSJ
> > >
> > >     Note the citation to our own distinguished legal scholar, Larry
> > >     DiMatteo, Huber Hurst Professor of Legal Studies at the University
> > >     of Florida, on page C! of the WSJ today. Congratulations, Larry.
> > >
> > >     Your friend,
> > >     Bob
> > >
> > >     Robert B. Bennett, Jr.
> > >     Professor of Business Law
> > >     College of Business Administration
> > >     Butler University
> > >     4600 Sunset Avenue
> > >     Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
> > >     Phone: (317) 940-9502
> > >     Fax: (317) 940-9455
> > >     E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> > >
> >
> >