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I submit. I’m Yours.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

 

Jason Mraz - I’m Yours

I woke up very late this morning. I’m still thinking of what to write here today so for the meantime, here’s the lyrics of one of my favorite songs to date.

MOOD: happy. soo happy. :D

 

Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but your so hot that i melted
I fell right through the cracks, and i’m tryin to get back
before the cool done run out i’ll be givin it my best test
and nothin’s gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it’s again my turn to win some or learn some

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Lawyers - Authors

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

 

Lawyers have always been a storytellers.  What is a trial but the story of conflict between two parties?  Law schools teach budding trial lawyers to use the elements of storytelling to persuade juries.  First, you must have a theme, they are told.  The theme should be simply stated.  In an auto accident case, something like, “one careless moment can cause a lifetime of being”.  The lawyer should reinforce that theme throughout the trial from jury selection until closing argument.  Jurors may not remember the details of a case but they will keep in mind the theme.

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How To Step Away From Your Computer and Reclaim your Life Back

Monday, January 7, 2008

  There is no denying that the rise of the computer coupled with the increasing availability of high speed internet, has made one of the most significant impacts on our lives in the past few years.

I know for sure that I’d be lost without mine and I’m not alone…a survey earlier this year by one of the websites i’ve visited reported that 84% of responders stated that they were “more dependent on their home computer now than they were just three years ago” and that 65% of them spend more time with their computer than their own spouse.

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