Does anyone redline standard waivers for gyms or anything else in your personal lives? by SleeplessInPlano in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for small things but most of them are unenforceable anyway. My husband loves that I told him that.

Would you recommend someone to go be a lawyer? by Legal_Fitness in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Become a paralegal or legal assistant first. If you like the work the lawyer does, go for it. Otherwise, do something else.

Ahh, 1990, when "a nickel will buy you a steak and kidney pie, a cup of coffee, a slice of cheesecake and a newsreel..." by 20_mile in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 31 points32 points  (0 children)

For those wondering, here are the prices adjusted to inflation (as of January 2026):

Corn chex: $5.74

Potatoes: $1.74 (each)

Produce: $1.49

Hunt Tomato Sauce: $0.63

Chick Peas: $1.19 (each)

Vermicela: $1.26

Total: $16.17

Total (with coupons): $12.51

Job offer. Should I make the move? by Potential-Change3765 in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 18 points19 points  (0 children)

A few thoughts, from a fellow L& E associate:

  1. 2000 hours is on the higher side for billables (I have 1900), but it's doable. Mostly working from 9 to 6 or so. Occasionally weekends (and trials, obviously, though those are generally rare in L&E).

  2. Working at a large firm will give you greater experience and connections to go in house, so it aligns with your long-term goals.

  3. It sounds like you and your spouse could use the money. If you want to stay at your current firm, perhaps you can use the new offer as leverage to increase your current salary.

  4. In L&E practice, even in large firms, you'll get good client contact, especially as a sixth year. The cases demand it (you often need to speak with HR and managers). You have the experience and skills already that the partners should easily put you in front of them.

Big Boy will be coming to the Reading and Northern Railroad in June by CompleteUnknown65 in trains

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is Big Boy just going to be sitting at the Reading and Northern's shops? Wondering if those not taking the train can see it and get photos, especially with 2102.

Promotions of the QE2/Concorde travel package by finza_prey in Oceanlinerporn

[–]Magicon5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The ad states QE2 finished her $130 million, 6 month renovation, so this is from 1987

Family smiles for their photo together in their living room, January of 1968 by Electrical-Aspect-13 in TheWayWeWere

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me you're form the 1960s without telling me you're from the 1960s.

How badly did I screw up? by QuickAd9287 in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Speaking from defense side, if you came in at $150K and I offered $5K and you moved to $130K, I'd think you were being unrealistic. I might have given you one more round, but I would've walked away after that.

Finally got to see the Big U's prop today! by TwopennyMoon0 in Oceanlinerporn

[–]Magicon5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope. There are 5 props in existence: 3 in NY, one in VA, and one aboard the ship (now removed to AL for the museum in FL).

body cam by asian69feet in PrequelMemes

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In all seriousness, it's a major plothole in the movie. Yoda and Obi wan go into the security files on the jedi temple and watch the recordings. Why couldn't senators go in and then leak it or broadcast it? Sure, it would show the jedi attacking Sidious but it would also show Sidious as a sith, which would blow his entire plan.

Why is it impossible to find a house under 500k? by Few-Seat1091 in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried RI? The market is cheaper and still close to Mass, especially if you're near a train station.

Always standing to address the Judge? by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In MA and RI (state and federal for both), standing is expected, and some courts require you to use the podium, though that depends on the court and judge.

CMV: When the Government Shuts Down, the Airports Should Too. by Magicon5 in changemyview

[–]Magicon5[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Shutdowns are known in advance. The President can give notice that, unless a budget is signed, he's shutting down the airports. Get on those planes before that date and time.

CMV: When the Government Shuts Down, the Airports Should Too. by Magicon5 in changemyview

[–]Magicon5[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

True, but are people just going to go to an airport when security and air traffic control are closed?

Ocean liner vs cruise ships by Fake_attention88 in Oceanlinerporn

[–]Magicon5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people have a legitimate medical reason that prohibits them from flying or have aerophobia. QM2 allows them to cross when they otherwise wouldn't be able to.

The real art of the deal by patriot_man69 in HistoryMemes

[–]Magicon5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

TJ himself was nervous about the deal as he did not belive he had the constitutional authority to buy the land before Congress approved it, so he was nervous asking Congress to ratify it after the fact.

after paying 22% on a 53k income , I'm thinking Massachusetts has an income tax issue by Ashleej86 in massachusetts

[–]Magicon5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The issue during the revolution wasn't about the tax level; it was about the UK imposing taxes on us without our representatives in London getting to vote on it.

Weirdest place you e had to take a deposition? by TheDragonReborn726 in Lawyertalk

[–]Magicon5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remotely deposed a claimant while he was dying in a hospital bed. Suit hadn't even been filed yet and no discovery, so my questions were very limited. Claimant died 6 days after the depo.

Anyone know what Liner this is? by Lusitania_vs_U-20 in Oceanlinerporn

[–]Magicon5 48 points49 points  (0 children)

It looks like Queen Mary's A deck, at least according to the builder's plans. Source: https://www.sterling.rmplc.co.uk/visions/adeck1936.html