Happy Thanksgiving, You Turkeys!

By Dr. Bombay On 11/25/08 · · In Funny

The Hypo Staff will be off for a few days, preparing both to eat our body weight in bird and sides and for exams which start a week from today (yikes!). In the mean time, we wish the best for you and yours and leave you with this quote:

“For my own part I wish [...]

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Why Alaska Sucks.

By Dr. Bombay On 11/05/08 · · In Law

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who posses it; and this I know, my lords: that where laws end, tyranny begins. — William Pitt

Looks like the citizens of Alaska, ever fearful of having the federal teat torn from their greedy lips, have decided to return convicted felon Ted Stevens to [...]

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What of the Electoral College?

By Casebook Sherpa On 11/04/08 · · In News You Can Use, Politics

The Electoral College is awesome. No, seriously. I like it, even if it’s a bit quaint. How do you feel about it?

I started thinking about it today as I entered Starbucks to claim my free coffee (which is NOT an incentive to vote), I overheard rather self-assured student [...]

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Exam Advice from Bitter Lawyer

By Casebook Sherpa On 11/03/08 · · In Law School Experience

I couldn’t disagree more about the study group comment, but I thought this post contained a good point or two about keeping exam prep manageable and in perspective (go read the comments there too):

I just started law school.  I’m a little freaked out about finals.  I know it’s early, but [...]

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