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These are actual Court recordings from a book called Disorder of the American Courts, and are things people actually said in Court, word for word, taken down and now published by Court Reporters who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.


Attorney: Are you sexually active?

Witness: No, I just lie there.
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Attorney: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?

Witness: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
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Attorney: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?

Witness: Yes.

Attorney: And in what ways does it affect your memory?

Witness: I forget.

Attorney: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?

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Attorney: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?

Witness: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"

Attorney: And why did that upset you?

Witness: My name is Susan!

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Attorney: Do you know if your daughter ahs ever been involved in voodoo?

Witness: We both do.

Attorney: Voodoo?

Witness: We do.

Attorney: You do?

Witness: Yes, voodoo.

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Attorney: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?

Witness: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
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Attorney: The youngest son, the 21 year old, how old is he?

Witness: Uh, he's 21.

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Attorney: Were you present when your picture was taken?

Witness: Do you really know what you said?

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Attorney: She had 3 children, right?

Witness: Yes.

Attorney: How many were boys?

Witness: None.

Attorney: Were there any girls?

Witness: Are you joking? Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?

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Attorney: How was your first marriage terminated?

Witness: By death.

Attorney: And by whose death was it terminated?

Witness: Now whose death do you suppose terminated it?

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Attorney: Can you describe the individual?

Witness: He was about medium height and had a beard.

Attorney: Was this a male or a female?

Witness: Guess.

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Attorney: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?

Witness: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.

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Attorney: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?

Witness: All my autopsies are performed on dead people. Would you like to rephrase that?

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Attorney: All your responses MUST be oral, okay? What school did you go to?

Witness: Oral.

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Attorney: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?

Witness: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.

Attorney: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?

Witness: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy on him!
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Attorney: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?

Witness: Huh? Are you qualified to ask that question?

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And the best for last.

Attorney: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?

Witness: No.

Attorney: Did you check for blood pressure?

Witness: No.

Attorney: Did you check for breathing?

Witness: No.

Attorney: So, then is it possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?

Witness: No.

Attorney: How can you be so sure, doctor?

Witness: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.

Attorney: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?

Witness: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

By now you all must have guessed that food is one of the things in life which I am simply crazy about. Most of the stuff we eat at home is home cooked stuff. It is so much healthier, cheaper and yummier! It does take more time to prepare, but it is worth it! When I read the food labels on the food products, I realized that there are so many preservatives in the already prepared food and meals. I like knowing exactly what goes into my food and how much preservatives and sodium is in there.

The stuff we eat at my place is usually extremely easy to cook up in a jiffy and economical. We have become really health conscious also. As in all Indian cooking, we use a lot of spices to make the food as tasty as possible. We have minimized the amount of salt and oil to bare minimum.

These days a lot of companies are using e-commerce to promote their business as it is cheaper than other ways. You must be wondering what this is exactly. E-Commerce is also known as 'Electronic Commerce (EC) which is a paperless exchange of business information using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and related technologies. If you are familiar with Electronic Mail (E-Mail), computer bulletin boards, facsimile machines (faxes), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT, then you will be able to get the idea of exactly what it is as these are all forms of EC. All EC systems these days replace all or key functions of paper-based work flow with faster, cheaper, more efficient, and more reliable communications between machines thus saving time and money while carrying out some transaction between two or more parties.
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Every business needs an online presence these days. Not every business has a static page as many businesses these days sell products online as it is much cheaper than having a physical store. One must realize there are various solutions for ecommerce and one must choose carefully so that they get the package which suits their business needs. Some companies offer en to end products which are tailor made to suit just about every need.
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I really like going out to the local mall at times especially during the weekends. This is the only time when I actually have some free time to do some window shopping. No matter what I buy, I had set a few rules for myself when making purchases. First of all, before leaving for the shopping spree, have a clear idea of what you are looking for. Secondly, how much you want to spend. Finally, do you really need it? or have you fallen for the marketing tactics? If I am interested in some product or service, I prefer to do a little bit of window shopping to see what the product looks like in real life and how it performs in real world conditions. If it's some service which I would like to subscribe to, then I would like to get in touch with a few of it's customers, so that I know how well the company performs. I always like to think through my payment mode.
In the end it all boils down to whether I want to pay by cash or credit. It really depends on the situation. If it's a large purchase, then it's always paid thru the credit route. Smaller purchase are usually paid by cash, unless I think that I might cash for some other transaction later on. Cash is usually the best mode to pay, so that you do not have to settle your dues at the end of the credit cycle later on. But credit also has it's plus points if you use it wisely, and pay your dues completely on time thereby avoiding any debt. I like to use both and it has suited me well.

There have been so many studies done that have suggested too much internet use can be harmful to a person's overall health. Many doctors have concluded that extended use of computer monitors might cause eye problems, and might also have an effect on the central nervous system. All of these studies have made me come to wonder how accurate all of this information is. The reason I am saying this is that one day one group of researcher comes out with one set of data proclaiming that certain data generated from his study signifies that certain things are harmful/bad. Then sometime later, some other concludes just the opposite.

Since I work from home and at times spend many hours in front of the computer, this type of information had me a bit worried. I seriously doubt that the internet can be bad for you if used wisely. It would really stink if it actually was harmful for me in any manner sine I spend minimum three to four hours a day on the internet. I don't think that any study would convince me that what I am doing is bad for my health. I have learned a lot from the internet and I am not willing to give it up just now. One point which I can think of is obesity which is one of the risks that Internet can bring. The only solution I can think of for this problem is that before you go in front of your computer is to walk for at least 30 minutes every morning or do a bit of warm up exercise to burn those unwanted calories and keep your body flexible. The other problem which comes to mind is eye strain from extended use. The only solution I can think of for this is to take regular breaks every so often and do a few eye exercises.
Also, eat nutritious foods especially foods that are good for the eyes. And hydrate yourself with plenty of water every day. Some people have suggested that the Carpal syndrome has increased manifold, but this problem has always been around and the net use just cannot be blamed for this problem. But, one thing which troubles me is that people have become less social than before.

Just like everything in life, anything in excess can be bad for your health. In the case of the internet, excess use of the internet might be bad for the user's health in some way as the user spend more time sitting down and in front of a screen rather than moving around. Not only does the user put a strain on his eye sight, it also reduces the likelihood of him going out to the gym and exercise. Some reports have even claimed that the radiation emitted from the CPU or monitors can increase chances of people contracting cancer. I guess the main point I am trying to get at is to use the internet in moderation. Don't forget about stepping out and having a healthy life which includes a lot of social activities! Nurture the body and mind and you will become healthier and mentally alert. Your body and mind will thank you for it.

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Smile he said, yet I could not. I was acutely aware of my teeth and I was never happy with my smile. No matter how hard I tried to correct my imperfect teeth, I was never satisfied with the results. I finally gave up and accept the crooked set I had. Life moved on and I completely forgot all about it. One day I finally sold my house and moved down to Austin Texas. I got a new job, a new home and made new friends. Things were going well at first until people started to point out my imperfect smile. I brushed it off initially and told them that I am just too old to make any correction. But my family was more insistent this time as they realized that not only will I have a more attractive smile but an increase in self-confidence as well. I was told that Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age yet many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. I really did not know how to get this process started until someone mentioned that I should get in touch with a Austin Orthodontist located in the nearby shopping complex and have a talk with him. I have visited his office and set up an appointment for tomorrow when he will take a look at my teeth and let me know what magic can be performed on them. I am really looking forward to it and let’s see what happens.