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‘Home Improvement’ Child Star Taran Noah Smith Popped for DUI, Drugs

February 1st, 2012
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Former “Home Improvement” sitcom star Taran Noah Smith is all grown up — but the ex-actor apparently still has some room for personal improvement when it comes to parallel parking and alleged drug use. Police in Burbank, Calif., arrested Smith, 27, in connection with driving under the influence and drug……

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$23M Bail for LA Teacher in Child Abuse Scandal

February 1st, 2012
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A former Los Angeles teacher accused in a sickening child abuse scandal is being held in lieu of $23 million bail. Mark Berndt, 61, is charged with committing lewd acts against 23 boys and girls, ages 7 to 10. More charges may be coming, as five more alleged victims have……

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No One Deserves 2 years in Solitary for a DWI

February 1st, 2012
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Prison officials in Dona Ana County forgot about Stephen Slevin. They tossed him in a New Mexico jail cell and paid him little attention for two years. During those two years, his mental health would deteriorate

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Legionnaires Death Linked to Las Vegas Luxor

February 1st, 2012
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A former guest at the Las Vegas Luxor hotel-casino died from Legionnaires’ disease, and the resort’s water system may have been the source of the infection, Nevada health officials reported Monday.

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What is a 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose?

February 1st, 2012
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Are you looking to create a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization? If so, you’ll need a 501(c)(3) exempt purpose

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Washington Can Legalize Pot on Nov. Ballot

February 1st, 2012
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Voters in Washington state are set to decide on a proposal that would legalize marijuana possession for non-medical use and authorize its sale in state-run stores. Initiative 502, which supporters call “a new approach to marijuana,” qualified for November’s statewide ballot Friday after a months-long petition drive, Reuters reports.

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SAT Cheating Should Be a Crime: NY Bill

February 1st, 2012
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In response to last year’s SAT cheating scandal, state Senator Kenneth LaValle has proposed a bill that would make cheating on the SAT a felony in New York. If passed, the SAT cheating bill would formally criminalize the “facilitation of education testing fraud” and “scheming to defraud educational testing.” Such……

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British Tourists Deported Over Twitter Jokes

February 1st, 2012
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If you’ve been making anti-American jokes on Twitter, it’s time to stop. The Department of Homeland Security may be after you.

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CA Boy, 10, Charged with Murder of His Friend, 12

January 20th, 2012
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A 10-year-old has been charged with murder and felony assault. The San Diego child is accused of killing 12-year-old Ryan Carter Monday afternoon. Carter died about an hour after the fatal stabbing

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Am I Legally Required to Give Bereavement Leave?

January 20th, 2012
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When your employees lose a loved one, they might ask for bereavement leave.

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