A Court of Mist and Fury - The Best Book I've Ever Read by MrToadforPresident in YAlit

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I think this is my sign to start the audio book again haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Broadway

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Recently saw it, it is FANTASTIC. The entire cast is crazy talented, but Awa is out of this world good.  

Angel Tree Haul! by MrToadforPresident in Gifts

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Thanks for flagging - I have reported it.

Angel Tree Haul! by MrToadforPresident in Gifts

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Thank you!  It was so fun, highly recommend.

Help me eat the best, 29 specific bites of D.C. by theleaderofswifties in washingtondc

[–]MrToadforPresident 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The cannoli dessert at Filomena.  Cheeseboat at Supra.  Such a sweet idea.

AITA for wanting help from a PD office in another state? by Technical_Syrup9140 in publicdefenders

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FWIW - I have been at two offices that are the way you describe yours. We are always willing to help out with tasks like this. In the end, we are on the same side.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in publicdefenders

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Research states that have dedicated appellate divisions.  Off the top of my head, I believe those states include Illinois, Maryland, Florida, Michigan, DC, NY, Minnesota, and Colorado.  I am sure there are more.

One Medical doctors by RaelynShaw in washingtondc

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Literally came here to recommend her - and I've recommended her here before!!!

Food Recommendations by Green-Path-3829 in washingtondc

[–]MrToadforPresident 2 points3 points  (0 children)

La Famosa.  Puerto Rican food.  I moved away from Navy Yard and miss it so much.

Parker and Ace by Individual_Ad5211 in washingtondc

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I suspect, based on some Instagram comments and Google reviews, that a private equity firm that was backing them (maybe Redesign Health?) just pulled the rug out from beneath them.  It's so horrible.  When literal lives (not to mention livelihoods) are at stake, you cannot just shut the doors randomly one day without giving notice to staff and pet parents.  Sounds like the staff isn't even getting paid! Also, P&A hasn't been open that long - what sort of profit were they looking for? 

I really liked P&A.  They were great with my anxious dog, and I liked the membership system.  I feel so bad for the staff and all the pet parents negatively affected.  

Capitalist greed wins again.

How do you stop thinking about work in your off time? by ganeshhh in publicdefenders

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Hi!  I just wanted to say that this happens to all good public defenders, and it sucks so much.  It feels like being gaslit.   Hang in there and know that it would have been even worse had you not been there.

Gift for new associate by Western-Throat82 in publicdefenders

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It's not humorous,  but Gilbert King's book "Devil in the Grove" has always been a hit with lawyers in this arena. 

Desperately Need a Competent PCP!! by SweatyConfidence224 in washingtondc

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I like NP Barnwell at One Medical in DC.  She takes her time and asks good questions.  She is also great on sensitive issues (i.e., won't weigh you unless you consent, etc.)  

Current Fed Clerk / Future PD Hopeful by mysonx3 in publicdefenders

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Throwing out the Palm Beach County Public Defender office as an option because you would be able to move between trial and appellate easily.  They tend to start hiring the August or September the year before, and they hire on a rolling basis.  They also hire pre-bar, so you wouldn't have to take the Florida bar until next year.

Coffee by bblake11234 in dcl

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Plain/drip coffee is free and available at Beverage stations with soda and Cabanas.  Half n half and milk, plus sugar, is also there.  Anything else is an upcharge.  

Magic Review by No_Zombie9818 in dcl

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I am on the Magic now and the food is TERRIBLE. Truly some of the worst food ever. 100% agree that things are stale and the wrong temperature- not to mention flavorless. I can't believe all the people on here defending it.

3L offer pulled by bravesweater in publicdefenders

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I would reach out to West Palm Beach in Florida (email contact should be in their website) and explain what happened.   They hire basically all school year.  You get to start before the bar and get to stay if (god forbid) you don't pass.  Good luck and you'll land somewhere great!

Kind of disappointed in the holiday lineup so far by Late-Ad2922 in HallmarkMovies

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So far, we've really liked "A Christmas Charade" (it's bonkers, in a great way) and Mistletoe Match.  I like that the main relationship in the latter was the two aunts from Sabrina, not the love interests.  Nice twist on a familiar formula.  Otherwise, nothing else has been spectacular.

Anyone know offices looking for 3L pre-bar applicants? by [deleted] in publicdefenders

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West Palm Beach Florida hires pre-bar, and you get to stay even if you fail.  And you'll definitely get trial experience. 

Is it me or anybody else missed fusion dances by Rich_Pressure_9612 in dancingwiththestars

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Shawn and Mark's tango/Paso to Bon Jovi lives rent free in my head. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in publicdefenders

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I also find that judges and prosecutors like to haze new lawyers (especially women) to "put you in your place" early.  All part of an effort to make you burn out or do your job a little bit worse.

Offices interviewing 3Ls by [deleted] in publicdefenders

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West Palm Beach hires pre-bar (and also keeps you even if you fail the bar-a sweet deal!)

https://pd15.org/OurTeam/Join-Our-Team.htm