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Comment on Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner by MCQ

MCQ — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:06:01 +0000

Thanks Della. It’s always nice to meet another relative.

Comment on Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner by Della Smith

Della Smith — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:24:34 +0000

I’m also related to Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner, as my GGG grandtather, James Henry Rollins, was her brother. I have a lot of family records and have created a tree at http://www.geni.com, if any of you use that site. It allows you to post pictures of your relatives and communicate with the living relatives, inviting them to join the tree. If you would like to reach me, please feel free to email me at dellasmith77833@yahoo.com. I’m originally from Southern California but live in Texas now.

Comment on The Song That’s Stuck In My Head by MCQ

MCQ — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:52:45 +0000

Well, that’s because that’s exactly who he is.

Comment on The Song That’s Stuck In My Head by Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:32:06 +0000

He looks like the skinny dude from The Mighty Boosh

Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by Elder Holland’s “Safety for the Soul « Irresistible (Dis)Grace

Elder Holland’s “Safety for the Soul « Irresistible (Dis)Grace — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:13:45 +0000

[...] took only one talk home with them, took. And so, in light of the many bloggers who have addressed this topic in detail or in short, I wonder if I can do so adequately. I wonder if I can provide anything [...]

Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by MCQ

MCQ — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:28:43 +0000

Stephen, I think what you mean is that it’s a hearsay exception. Not that it’s not hearsay. I am a practicing litigator as well, although I don’t practice criminal law. My understanding of Polanski’s case is that there is no witness who could testify of Polanski admitting anything. Polanski can’t be forced to testify against himself and the victim has declined to testify against him. Given that, it appeared to me that they would have a tough time convicting him if the guilty plea was not valid and they had to retry him.

Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by Stephen M (Ethesis)

Stephen M (Ethesis) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:03:32 +0000

Err, make that “closed” … I’m typing while tired.

Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by Stephen M (Ethesis)

Stephen M (Ethesis) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:03:06 +0000

Comments where closes where we were talking before, but you have missed the point in criminal law.

“You still have to have a witness who is willing to testify against Polanski in court, and that witness can’t be Polanski. The 5th amendment still applies, and you can’t enter out of court statements as evidence of anything, since they are subject to the hearsay rule.”

That is wrong. Statements against interest or admissions by the other party are admissible. Hearsay is “I heard the witness say” which is different from “I heard him admit” or “here is a record of him admitting” — which goes on all the time as snitches and others testify against people.

I’m a practicing litigator, tried four cases so far this year, for example. Anyway, wanted to clarify that.

Comment on Better Than Ezra – Live by MCQ

MCQ — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:48:52 +0000

Thanks Michelle, it really was a fun show. Howie showing up was a complete surprise.

Comment on The Song That’s Stuck In My Head by MCQ

MCQ — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:47:15 +0000

Wow, you have a cousin that loks like that guy?!? The video is creepy, but the song is actually really cool. I wish it had a different video.