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extraordinary average

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A quick definition of extraordinary average:

When we talk about "average," we usually mean a number that represents a group of things. It could be the mean, median, or mode of a series. But sometimes, there are special situations where everyone involved in a voyage has to share the cost of a loss or damage. This is called "extraordinary average." It's different from "general average," which is when everyone shares the cost of a sacrifice made to avoid a total loss. If there's just a partial loss or damage, it's called "particular average," and the person who suffered the loss has to pay for it alone. In the past, "average" also meant a service that a tenant had to do for their lord, but we're not exactly sure what that service was.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Extraordinary average is a contribution made by all parties involved in a commercial voyage towards a loss sustained by some of the parties for the benefit of all. It is an exception to the principle of particular average, which refers to accidental partial loss or damage.

Examples:

  • General Average: This type of average results from an intentional partial sacrifice of ship or cargo to avoid total loss. The liability is shared by all parties who had an interest in the voyage. For example, if a ship is in danger of sinking and some cargo needs to be thrown overboard to lighten the load and save the ship, the cost of the lost cargo will be shared by all parties involved.
  • Particular Average: This type of average results from accidental partial loss or damage. The liability is borne solely by the person who suffered the loss. For example, if a cargo container is damaged during transport due to rough seas, the cost of the damage will be borne by the owner of the cargo container.

These examples illustrate how extraordinary average works in maritime law. It is a way to distribute the cost of losses or damages among all parties involved in a voyage, rather than placing the burden solely on the party who suffered the loss. This helps to ensure that the cost of losses is shared fairly and equitably among all parties.

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1a2b3c4d26z
11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
imagine if it was like Berkley applications
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
Election status: Complete
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
For months
triplethread
11:23
erection day
soapy
11:23
Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January
triplethread
11:23
is anyone else like certain that trump will win
ambitiouslizard
11:23
he aint winning
triplethread
11:23
i like being a pessimist
ambitiouslizard
11:24
he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?
1a2b3c4d26z
11:25
I have no idea why people have so much beef w berkeley's app
I've been reading a bit about "herding," which is this idea that pollsters are making the race look tied so they look right no matter who wins.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Like... it's a more involved app but you don't have to do it? They're clearly trying to have some self-selection go on
I 100% agree with the self selection, I also am not even close to touching the medians there. However I think the huge PS plus the video and especially the very specific criteria for the why Berkeley essay is pretty crazy
I'm curious, how bold can one be in those videos? Is it worth making a satirical Jason Statham-action short if the adcoms have no sense of humor?
the more risk you take the higher chance of it backfiring
my instinct would be low humor bc if they have such a complex application I would feel hesitant to use a major part of it as a joke. They clearly take their admissions seriously and a joke video might convey the wrong thing at the wrong time. I think that humor is best put into a PS anecdote where it adds some shine to your personality
safe is always better
All good points
triplethread
11:34
@TheAdoptedOne: amazing
I almost did one for Vanderbilt and my idea was to do a documentary-style vid where I and others talked about me like it was an ESPN 30 for 30.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:36
I was risky in maybe one or two of my essays in that some parts read as slightly humorous, but I really tried to suss out the vibe for each school. I feel like Berk and UMich may be more accommodating of a more "out there" approach than other schools I applied to
1a2b3c4d26z
11:37
but that's literally just going off vibes
it looks like Berk vid is in response to a known prompt. My thinking is it may be a counter to AI by getting people to have to respond to what is essentially an essay prompt but on video
"I think really it’s more the USNWR change that emphasizes employment outcomes in school rankings. Schools want to admit people who have the skills to be more likely to land great jobs even more than before, and being a good interviewer is a very important for that. They want to see you have the soft skills." from a reddit comment
1a2b3c4d26z
11:38
One funny thing when talking to lawyers at work is that they will always say how they wish more law schools had interviews to make sure you can like... talk to people and form sentences
getting lunch no one say anything funny or do anything cool for 15 mins
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