The Founding Fathers and Slavery.

So, Michelle Bachman is being called a non-leader by some for making a statement that the Founding Fathers worked tirelessly to abolish slavery. When pressed about it, the only example that she could come up with was John Quincy Adams. Whereupon, she drew a certain measure of ridicule by certain persons tho declared John Quincy not to be a founding father. The critics were willing to admit that JQA worked to abolish slavery, though.

Getting All Choked Up In Wisconsin.

Just in case you think we play hardball politics here in Pennsylvania, read what goes on in Wisconsin. Yes, this Republican male justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court really did attempt o choke this Democratic female Justice. Around here we call that judicial misconduct and we have a Board for that. In Wisconsin, they call it political discourse.

What the Hell is a Multiverse and Why Do I Care?

According to Wikipedia, the multiverse is a “hypothetical set of multiple possible universes (including the historical universe we consistently experience) that together comprise everything that exists: the entirety of space, time, matter and energy as well as the physical laws and constants that surround them.” Well, that was helpful.

Filling a Need: 911FixMyShoes

I love small businesses like this. 911FixMyShoes is a shoe care/repair service that comes to you. That is, it comes to you in Washington DC. I found out about this company when it followed me on twitter. I hope it goes viral!

What Not To Look For When Hiring A Lawyer.

Hiring a lawyer is very personal. True, you are looking for a professional to perform a task. But in order to do it, you must establish a relationship. The relationship between a lawyer and client is like no other. It requires a high level of mutual trust, often to be established on the spot. The lawyer you select should be the best available match for you and for the task at hand.

Poplawski Goes Quietly.

No. 636 Just when it seemed as though the prosecution was going keep calling witnesses until labor day . . . CLT

Poplawski Trial Begins After Two Years.

Considering the abundance of evidence, proving the case is not the problem. The problem is making the conviction stick without the case being sent back for a new trial on appeal. That is why the case will be tried before a jury selected in Dauphin County. There is too much at stake for the prosecution and the court to take that chance. And of course, the prosecution seeks not just a conviction for first degree murder, but the death penalty.

FATHER’S DAY 2011

No. 634

Add “That’s Church” to Your Prayer List.

That’s Church is the most entertaining, if irreverent and often bawdy, publication in Pittsburgh. The title is derived from an expression (which I have never heard used anywhere else) that is supposed to mean “that’s the truth.” I think.

Don’t use Google Scholar, use Google Scholar Advanced Scholar Search.

No. 632 If you’ve been disappointed by Google Scholar for legal research, try the advanced version. It enables you to select jurisdictions, such as Third Circuit and Pennsylvania Courts. Once you find a case you like, click on the “How Cited” tab. Of course, there is no statute search, but you may be able to […]

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