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Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12912021)

isn't the NC bar where they had that re-grading controversy a few years ago? (The bar examiners re-graded an exam based on the social prestige of the applicant)

Been 10 years since I took the bar, so I don't remember hearing about that one although it sounds quite possible knowing how things are;). I can tell you that when I took it 10 years ago that there were typos on the exam itself, so they gave us more time.:D

I looked at my travel for the new year. I 24K and change booked on ST USA and 0 on CO. I feel something has gone wrong.

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Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 12912048)

Yeah this was between 3 and 4 years ago. David Lat gave it extensive coverage on Abovethelaw.com

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Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12912062)

Yeah this was between 3 and 4 years ago. David Lat gave it extensive coverage on Abovethelaw.com

Should have noticed it then. Was spending a great deal of time in those days at "Greedy Associates".:p:D

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Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 12911988)

I just remembered that I received a gift cert to Peter Luger Restaurant last year for Christmas that I have not used :eek:
I called the restaurant, but they don’t have anything available until the end of January :eek: I told the guy that I received a gift cert last year and I didn’t want to let it expire. He said their gift certs do not expire ^

Don't use the steak sauce on the steak.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12912109)

Don't use the steak sauce on the steak.

And don't ask for a menu (feel free to study online in advance). :-:

And don't forget to bring cash for any balance left on the bill. Taking CC's IS NOT POSSIBLE.

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12912116)

And don't ask for a menu (feel free to study online in advance). :-:

And don't forget to bring cash for any balance left on the bill. Taking CC's IS NOT POSSIBLE.

And do invite your B:rolleyes:x friends to join you!

My question is why they call it steak sauce. If it is not their intent to have it used with steak, which I found the hard way that it is not, what's the point? Someone more in the know told me what the real purpose of the sauce was after I made my mistake (not at the restaurant, I had bought the bottled version for home use), and I countered with that same argument.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12912140)

My question is why they call it steak sauce.

Because they serve it in a steakhouse. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12911889)

In many cases, the hospital actually requires that "BSN" is printed on their badge.

Also, I'm not sure I'd say "the few nurses with BS degrees" as I am pretty sure the percentage of nurses with a bachelors degree (or higher) is more than the number of nurses with an associates degree.

The BSN vs. associates degree depends on the location and region. In Doctor offices, ER's, and OR's they are for the most part BSN if not all of them. In the general part of the hospital have more associate degree nurses. As you migrate towards the middle of the country, assoicate dergee nurses are more common than the east, west, and gulf coast areas. My source of this info are a few BSN's I know.

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Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler (Post 12911892)

What is your view on using the word "Esquire" or "Esq." after someone's name?

Pretentious? Improper? For me, "yes" to both.

And what about attorneys who, upon obtaining their J.D., wish to be addressed as "Doctor"? Again, pretentious and improper, in my view.

I have to deal with a guy who always answers the phone "Jim Smith, Lawyer." I'm tempted to ask for "Walker, Texas Ranger, please."

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Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 12911924)

I only use Esq. behind my name when I am trying to send a signal to someone (never related to my actual practice) that if they think that they're going to get the best of me in something "legal" then they best think again ..... Answer, for me personally is (except as noted) pretentious.

It does seem pretentious. I personally have not seen it used by JD's but then again I've rarely have to deal with them. I can see how the inclusion of it can help with sending a hint to someone.

This reminds me of the one time my client had to send a message to a contractor that was being unresponsive. They included in the first paragraph of the nasty gram. "... we are a fully owned subsidiary of the General Electric Company." That got their attention very fast.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12912140)

Someone more in the know told me what the real purpose of the sauce was after I made my mistake (not at the restaurant, I had bought the bottled version for home use), and I countered with that same argument.

You use it on the salad!

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Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12912185)

You use it on the salad!

and drive on the parkway.

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Originally Posted by GTITAN (Post 12906022)

I like free beer

I am a bit late responding to this, but given the sentiment and the source, I'd say this deserves a ^^.

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Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 12911182)

Off to the lovely Stafford "Comfort Suites" for 3 days of Annual Sales\Training Meeting :rolleyes:

Remember, Choice Hotels points are valuable in Europe.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12911577)

I have seen professors lay out all of their degrees after their name. One guy I now has ",BA, MA, PhD" after his name. :rolleyes:

I have none on my card or e-mail; I'm also entitled to technical certifications but I don't use them either.