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dtb · 10-19-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by LessinSF
Here's my sentence. did I hyphenate correctly?

... Ins. Code Section 2071 references only non-privileged and/or non-attorney work-product protected claim-related documents that regard the evaluation of damages.

I would have put a hyphen between attorney and work, but that's just me.

On a related note, I went to track practice the other night, and we were doing uphill repeats, and the coach was focusing on everyone's form. When he got to me, he said, "Uh... I'm sorry, but I don't have anything to you. Your form is perfect."

To which I replied (because I'm not a great runner), "Style over substance, that's me!!"

It killed.

10-19-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by Not Bob
So, Grumpy McGrumperstein, did you tell him/her that you *hate* "spunky"?

I told him the usual pack of lies about how great it is to work for BigLaw. I've done it so many times now that the spiel flows out automatically, and my hungover self can just listen to the dulcet tones of unmitigated bullshit. It was like an out of body experience.

10-19-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
I would have put a hyphen between attorney and work, but that's just me.

On a related note, I went to track practice the other night, and we were doing uphill repeats, and the coach was focusing on everyone's form. When he got to me, he said, "Uh... I'm sorry, but I don't have anything to you. Your form is perfect."

To which I replied (because I'm not a great runner), "Style over substance, that's me!!"

It killed.

I know we were just asked for hyphenation advice but don't you think it should be "regarding" instead of "that regard"? I think Less is busy snorting rails off a hooker's hipbones right now but will probably get back to editing this soon, so let me know. Thanks.

ltl/fb · 10-19-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by ironweed
I know we were just asked for hyphenation advice but don't you think it should be "regarding" instead of "that regard"? I think Less is busy snorting rails off a hooker's hipbones right now but will probably get back to editing this soon, so let me know. Thanks.

What did you latin thingy mean, smarty-pants?

Not Bob · 10-19-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by ironweed
I told him the usual pack of lies about how great it is to work for BigLaw. I've done it so many times now that the spiel flows out automatically, and my hungover self can just listen to the dulcet tones of unmitigated bullshit. It was like an out of body experience.

Jesus. That and the weather now have me fucking depressed. Fortunately, when I when I was looking in my credenza for last year's course outline from the big slip and fall seminar, I found a bottle of Segram's Seven -- a gift from a client.

Here's looking at you, kid.

10-19-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
What did you latin thingy mean, smarty-pants?

It meant, "someday Google will be invented and people who clearly bluffed their way through college will be able to identify and pretend to have an acquaintance with famous phrases from classic works of literature." Latin is an amazing language.

ltl/fb · 10-19-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by ironweed
It meant, "someday Google will be invented and people who clearly bluffed their way through college will be able to identify and pretend to have an acquaintance with famous phrases from classic works of literature." Latin is an amazing language.

You are MEAN today. I would have shared the cake.

ETA apparently you won't serve because I lay down as a harlot, or something.

"Long ago I broke off my yoke and tore off my bonds; and said, 'I will not serve!' Indeed, on every high hill and under every spreading tree you lay down as a harlot."

10-19-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally posted by Not Bob
Jesus. That and the weather now have me fucking depressed. Fortunately, when I when I was looking in my credenza for last year's course outline from the big slip and fall seminar, I found a bottle of Segram's Seven -- a gift from a client.

Here's looking at you, kid.

It has been a bit of a dismal day. But I'll clear out of here soon, maybe watch The Princess Bride with the kid again tonight (she loves it), turn in early and tomorrow -- Celtic v. Rangers at 7:30 AM. Can't wait.

10-19-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
You are MEAN today. I would have shared the cake.

ETA apparently you won't serve because I lay down as a harlot, or something.

"Long ago I broke off my yoke and tore off my bonds; and said, 'I will not serve!' Indeed, on every high hill and under every spreading tree you lay down as a harlot."

That is one busy harlot.

Don Van Vliet · 10-19-2007, 06:55 PM

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ironweed
Nazis: always sure-fire comedy gold. It's amazing that they aged so well when stuff like Rowan and Martin seems so dated.

Hogan's Heroes would blow the Ghost Whisperer off the tube.

ltl/fb · 10-19-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by ironweed
That is one busy harlot.

Indeed. My harlotry is not so active.

That didn't come out right.

ltl/fb · 10-20-2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I find you also say exactly what you want when you're half asleep. All apprhension is removed. The booze likely aids that.

Apparently your faith in me is totally justified. Go figure.

notcasesensitive · 10-20-2007, 03:27 AM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
1. Go to Dunkin Donuts. Be amazed by the paucity of their donut selection in comparison to the last time you were in a Dunkin Donuts (only 4 varieties of -filled donuts???). Get angry that they've substituted making the donuts for making the muffins and bagels. Fume. Eat a lemon-filled donut. Wipe powder off your clothes, hands, neighbor, table, nose, etc.

2. Go to the Institute of Contemporary Art.

3. ???

Well, I've made it through item number 1. Off to do 2.

3. High tea at the Four Seasons. I recommend Royal Tea, which comes with a very full Kirr Royale. Yum and yum.

4. Happy hour with fun, interesting and, um, yeah, totally hot girlfriends in a college bar. Oh, wait, maybe we shouldn't have picked an Emerson bar. Strategic error. NTTAWWT.

notcasesensitive · 10-20-2007, 03:45 AM

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Originally posted by ironweed
Non serviam.

I was more hung over this morning when I had to interiew a particularly perky* and loud summer associate candidate.

*I suppose that people will seize on the word "perky" and make nipple jokes, because that is the kind of place this is. So let me be clear - when I say "perky," I mean "spunky."

When you say "spunky" I assume you mean "spanky". And nothing says perky more than spanky.

Atticus Grinch · 10-20-2007, 03:45 AM

It's been a perennial problem, but I think someone was having a little too much fun writing this headline.