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Ah yes, the poison lake filled with poison animals, the best place for lawyers to swim.
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Jan 22, 2014 23:16
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It's quite relaxing tbqh. It's a salt water lake so you're buoyant as gently caress.
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Jan 23, 2014 00:56
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Can I just swim in the ocean instead?
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Jan 23, 2014 01:01
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The two answers to my inquiry were "England" and "Isle of Man." When I was writing the question and trying to envision replies, the snide voice in my head suggested Sark. So I feel like we more or less got there by way of triangulation.
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Jan 23, 2014 03:24
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Good news: found a great apartment in DC, about to start new gig and pretty excited about next chapter of my life. Bad news: My clinic client is dead. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/23/us-usa-execution-texas-delay-idUSBREA0M03B20140123 It's. A feeling. Not my favorite feeling.
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Jan 23, 2014 06:19
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Like a dozen or so of my clients from the last 2 years are now dead. Most violently, though not really at the hands of the state (one shot by the cops if I recall correct). You get used to it I guess 
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Jan 23, 2014 06:37
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I want to hear more about this poison lake full of deadly animals
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Jan 23, 2014 15:22
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Soothing Vapors posted:I want to hear more about this poison lake full of deadly animals There aren't really any animals in there at all aside from the jellyfish. It's a marine lake that was left on one of the islands out there when the oceans receded. Somehow a group of jellyfish got stuck in there. After all the fish had died, they evolved a symbiotic relationship with some algae or something that they bring up from deep water to the shallow parts for light. Since they weren't hunting for food anymore, they lost their stingers. So there's this smallish isolated lake that has basically nothing in it but millions of jellyfish ranging in size from smaller than your pinkienail to around the size of soccer balls. I don't remember the specifics of why the water is toxic beyond a certain depth, but I remember all sorts of warning signs saying not to dive in the lake.
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Jan 23, 2014 16:53
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Mr. Nice! posted:There aren't really any animals in there at all aside from the jellyfish. It's a marine lake that was left on one of the islands out there when the oceans receded. Somehow a group of jellyfish got stuck in there. After all the fish had died, they evolved a symbiotic relationship with some algae or something that they bring up from deep water to the shallow parts for light. Since they weren't hunting for food anymore, they lost their stingers. So there's this smallish isolated lake that has basically nothing in it but millions of jellyfish ranging in size from smaller than your pinkienail to around the size of soccer balls. I don't remember the specifics of why the water is toxic beyond a certain depth, but I remember all sorts of warning signs saying not to dive in the lake. I approve. Quick, a goon move there so I can know if it's one or the other!
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Jan 24, 2014 02:27
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It's above the law, but I'm actually rather proud of one 3L at my alma mater right now: http://abovethelaw.com/2014/01/3l-in-charge-of-alumni-giving-encourages-unemployed-3ls-not-to-give/ For reference, the school went through 3 directors of career services in three years, one of whom was hired into the position straight out of 3L. The school couldn't hire a qualified person to head the office, but they did do a multimillion dollar renovation that dramatically upped the building's granite and marble content.
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Jan 24, 2014 03:15
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Soylent Pudding posted:It's above the law, Gotta love that the story ends with this: 
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Jan 24, 2014 03:33
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Soylent Pudding posted:It's above the law, but I'm actually rather proud of one 3L at my alma mater right now: http://abovethelaw.com/2014/01/3l-in-charge-of-alumni-giving-encourages-unemployed-3ls-not-to-give/ For reference, the school went through 3 directors of career services in three years, one of whom was hired into the position straight out of 3L. The school couldn't hire a qualified person to head the office, but they did do a multimillion dollar renovation that dramatically upped the building's granite and marble content. If I had any money, I'd send it to that 3L.
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Jan 24, 2014 03:36
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Mr. Nice! posted:... I don't remember the specifics of why the water is toxic beyond a certain depth, but I remember all sorts of warning signs saying not to dive in the lake. It contains hydrogen sulfide, which can be absorbed through the skin, at levels 8 times higher than the recommended maximum. There's a chemical layer that separates this from the upper ~45 feet of water, which is perfectly safe. Also, every once in awhile you get a jellyfish whose sting is not completely gone, but just mostly gone, so it feels just a little tingly, though not painful at all. And they're not gooey or anything, they feel like a combination between velvet and rubber. It's the underwater equivalent of a kitten pile.
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Jan 24, 2014 05:26
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e: Mr. Nice! posted:There aren't really any animals in there at all aside from the jellyfish. It's a marine lake that was left on one of the islands out there when the oceans receded. Somehow a group of jellyfish got stuck in there. After all the fish had died, they evolved a symbiotic relationship with some algae or something that they bring up from deep water to the shallow parts for light. Since they weren't hunting for food anymore, they lost their stingers. So there's this smallish isolated lake that has basically nothing in it but millions of jellyfish ranging in size from smaller than your pinkienail to around the size of soccer balls. I don't remember the specifics of why the water is toxic beyond a certain depth, but I remember all sorts of warning signs saying not to dive in the lake. That is so frickin' cool. The lake is also one of about 200 meromictic lakes - that is, the layers in the lake don't periodically mix. Because it doesn't mix, the lower layer (below 50 feet) has no oxygen. Because it has no oxygen, the top of the lower layer is home to oxygen-hating photosynthetic bacteria. But doesn't photosynthesis create oxygen? Usually, but these particular bacteria use a slightly different photosynthetic process, which creates sulphur or sulfide instead of oxygen. The sulphur forms hydrogen sulfide - which is poisonous to humans and can be absorbed through the skin.
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Jan 24, 2014 05:31
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mastershakeman posted:Ah yes, the poison lake filled with poison animals, the best place for lawyers to swim. Wikipedia tells me that you have to pay $100 for a ten day pass to swim in this lake, too. Somehow the fact that you have to pay to swim in the poisonous lake full of (only slightly!) poison animals - and that you run a nonzero risk of being eaten by a saltwater crocodile when you do - seems to fit.
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Jan 24, 2014 06:02
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I was at first taken aback, but there does indeed seem to be crocs in Palau. All the more reason Palau owns. Also there are a ton of tours that take you to jellyfish lake. I went on an all day snorkeling tour that cost like 35-40 bucks.
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Jan 24, 2014 06:22
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Mr. Nice! posted:I was at first taken aback, but there does indeed seem to be crocs in Palau. All the more reason Palau owns. I live in Chicago. I have a poison lake I can jump in for free any time I want. And internet. Seriously though, a guy I went to law school with works in the PD's office in Palau and the couple of pictures/videos he's posted on Facebook of the island are absolutely gorgeous.
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Jan 24, 2014 06:42
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The few crocs there are are usually coastal, not inland, and the $100 price was a recent thing (it was $35 until last year.) It got raised because there was a need to limit the amount of people that could visit, and it was either the price raise or a cap on #/day, and they didn't want to have to tell anyone that they absolutely couldn't go. Best way to do Palau is to get 3-4 people together and get a private boat to take you to the spots you want to hit, it's like $500 total for the day, so about $125 a piece (without whatever fees for attractions, i.e. extra $100 now for the jellies). Kayaking the lagoons is the best.
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Jan 24, 2014 07:02
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Abugadu posted:Kayaking the lagoons is the best. This is the truth.
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Jan 24, 2014 15:15
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But which suits should you wear when eating tacos on your island?
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Jan 25, 2014 01:39
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Mr. Nice! posted:There aren't really any animals in there at all aside from the jellyfish. It's a marine lake that was left on one of the islands out there when the oceans receded. Somehow a group of jellyfish got stuck in there. After all the fish had died, they evolved a symbiotic relationship with some algae or something that they bring up from deep water to the shallow parts for light. Since they weren't hunting for food anymore, they lost their stingers. So there's this smallish isolated lake that has basically nothing in it but millions of jellyfish ranging in size from smaller than your pinkienail to around the size of soccer balls. I don't remember the specifics of why the water is toxic beyond a certain depth, but I remember all sorts of warning signs saying not to dive in the lake. Abugadu posted:It contains hydrogen sulfide, which can be absorbed through the skin, at levels 8 times higher than the recommended maximum. There's a chemical layer that separates this from the upper ~45 feet of water, which is perfectly safe. I realize this probably reads like sarcasm but it's not
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Jan 25, 2014 02:17
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echopapa posted:But which suits should you wear when eating tacos on your island? Seersucker, of course
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Jan 25, 2014 02:34
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Soothing Vapors posted:This is fascinating stuff, thanks Yeah, I was screwing around, but that actually is really interesting. To read. Or maybe watch through tank glass. Not to swim in. Jellyfish gross me out like crazy
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Jan 25, 2014 03:00
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echopapa posted:But which suits should you wear when eating tacos on your island? This is another concern
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Jan 25, 2014 03:39
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Are there exotic ties?
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Jan 25, 2014 04:33
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echopapa posted:But which suits should you wear when eating tacos on your island? Probably Suitsupply.
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Jan 25, 2014 04:40
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Zarkov Cortez posted:Are there exotic ties? https://theringlord.com/cart/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=217 
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Jan 25, 2014 05:25
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Actually, that brings up a really good question. Are there tacos on the island? I mean, I can make myself tacos, but that doesn't really count...
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Jan 25, 2014 05:46
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The jellyfish and toxic water are one thing. But contestants from Survivor have been in that lake. I don't know if I'd be okay with that.
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Jan 25, 2014 06:08
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Arcturas posted:Actually, that brings up a really good question. Are there tacos on the island? I mean, I can make myself tacos, but that doesn't really count... That is what I meant with my quot above, but the awful app.
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Jan 25, 2014 07:00
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Arcturas posted:Actually, that brings up a really good question. Are there tacos on the island? I mean, I can make myself tacos, but that doesn't really count... Godfather's in Saipan has Taco Tuesday, where you can get a taco for a buck. It's not a great taco, but it's a taco nonetheless. I would be very surprised if Palau had tacos.
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Jan 25, 2014 09:03
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echopapa posted:I would be very surprised if Palau had tacos. Sounds like an opportunity to avoid practicing law.
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Jan 25, 2014 13:19
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nm posted:Like a dozen or so of my clients from the last 2 years are now dead. Most violently, though not really at the hands of the state (one shot by the cops if I recall correct). You get used to it I guess I've had 2 clients commit suicide. One client killed himself in his home and they only discovered him like 2 months later after his dog had eaten him and also died. I now tell clients to please call me once a week to let me know they are still alive. When clients laugh, I say, "That's not a joke".
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Jan 25, 2014 17:57
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Torpor posted:I've had 2 clients commit suicide. One client killed himself in his home and they only discovered him like 2 months later after his dog had eaten him and also died. I now tell clients to please call me once a week to let me know they are still alive. When clients laugh, I say, "That's not a joke". One of the guys my office was prosecuting for molesting his daughter sent us a thank you note before killing himself. Something along the lines of "thank you for relieving me of this heavy burden." That was morbid.
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Jan 25, 2014 22:07
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Excuse me, I believe we were talking about tacos
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Jan 25, 2014 22:21
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In Palau you could go spearfishing and make fresh fish tacos daily.
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Jan 25, 2014 22:51
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Jellyfish tacos?
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Jan 25, 2014 23:14
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So I earned a 4.0 during my first semester at Georgetown and I'm still struggling to find an internship. The one small firm that I seemingly did well interviewing with just emailed me back to tell me there are no longer interested in hiring summer interns. Any insight at all into finding internships in the DC area besides using symplicty or talking to OCS Does Palau PD take summer interns? Glow Sticks fucked around with this message at 00:01 on Jan 26, 2014 |
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Jan 25, 2014 23:51
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I don't know about Georgetown, but at my school, OCS was clutch for 1L positions because they got requests directly from all the various/weird organizations that want to take on unpaid interns. OCS wasn't helpful for firm-type jobs 1L summer, but very few firms were even hiring 1L summers in 2011 (and I didn't have a 4.0 or anything anyway). A lot of 1Ls also got jobs from a couple intern-specific job fairs in February-ish.
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Glow Sticks posted:So I earned a 4.0 during my first semester at Georgetown and I'm still struggling to find an internship. The one small firm that I seemingly did well interviewing with just emailed me back to tell me there are no longer interested in hiring summer interns. Any insight at all into finding internships in the DC area besides using symplicty or talking to OCS How many applications have you sent out? 1L year* I had two dozen out before finals started and five dozen out by Christmas. It's almost February. The time has come to hustle. It's not too late to find a small-town DA or something in Maryland. Maybe an RA position? Hell, get in irc and we can talk. *In the interest of full disclosure, it was a much more competitive year back then, and I expect that there's more gold in the hills than I would have had. Sulecrist fucked around with this message at 01:31 on Jan 26, 2014 |
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