August 12 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Surrebuttal

Surrebuttal is defined as: “A rebuttal by the defendant to the plaintiff’s rebuttal. In trials, the order of presentation is: plaintiff’s case, the defense, plaintiff’s rebuttal, defendant’s surrebuttal.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: surrebuttal= SUR/RAOE/BUT/A*L
Option #2: surrebuttal= SUR/RE/BUT/A*L
Option #3: surrebuttal= SUR/RAOE/BULT
Option #4: surrebuttal= SUR/RE/BULT
Option #5: surrebuttal= SREBLT

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August 4 2014

Medical Monday: Amygdala

The amygdala is “a structure in the limbic system that is linked to emotions and aggression. The amygdala functions to control fear responses, the secretion of hormones, arousal and the formation of emotional memories.

The amygdala is a small, almond shaped mass of nuclei located in the temporal lobes of the brain near the hippocampus.” (Source: About.com)

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: amygdala= A/MIG/DA/LA
Option #2: amygdala= A/MIG/DA/LA*
Option #3: amygdala= A/MIG/DLA

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July 31 2014

Rules Of Grammar: Invoke vs. Evoke

Invoke is defined as: (1) To mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind. (2) To refer to (something) in support of your ideas. (3) To make use of (a law, a right, etc.).

Evoke is defined as: “(1) To bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind. (2) To cause (a particular reaction or response) to happen.

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: invoke= IN/VOEK
Option #2: invoke= KBOEK

Option #1: evoke= AOE/VOEK
Option #2: evoke= EFK
Option #2: evoke= AOEFK

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July 28 2014

Medical Monday: Adenopathy

Adenopathy is defined as “any disease or enlargement involving glandular tissue, especially one involving lymph nodes.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: adenopathy= A/DEN/NOP/THI
Option #2: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/A/TH*I
Option #3: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/A/THAO*E
Option #4: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/THAO*E
Option #5: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/TH*I
Option #6: adenopathy= AD/NOP/THAO*E
Option #7: adenopathy= AD/NOP/TH*EU
Option #8: adenopathy= DWON/PA*ET

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July 9 2014

Legal Vocabulary: Bailment

Bailment is defined by the dictionary on Law.com as, “The act of placing property in the custody and control of another, usually by agreement in which the holder (bailee) is responsible for the safekeeping and return of the property. Examples: bonds left with the bank, autos parked in a garage, animals lodged with a kennel, or a storage facility (as long as the goods can be moved and are under the control of the custodian).”

Here are some briefs:
Option #1: bailment= BAIL/-MT
Option #2: bailment= BAILT

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