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FL Mom Told Daughter to Bite, Hit Girl HarderA Florida mom set up a fight between her daughter and another girl. She is now facing criminal charges. Sandra Padilla Miranda, 38, organized the duel for her 17-year-old teen daughter. She arranged the altercation with her daughter's 14-year-old classmate. The two girls both attend a local high school. The...
Obama's Startup America Helps U.S. EntrepreneursPresident Obama marked the 1-year anniversary of the Startup America Partnership on Tuesday by announcing his legislative plans for the program. The so-called Startup America Legislative Agenda is designed to increase innovation in regions and sectors where entrepreneurship is lagging behind. It includes a wide-range of bills that target taxes,...
Brazilian Blowout Label Must Warn of FormaldehydeIs there formaldehyde in your Brazilian Blowout? Apparently there is -- which may come as a surprise to some consumers. The product has been marketed as "formaldehyde free" in the past. Those days are no longer. GIB, the company that makes the popular Brazilian Blowout products has agreed to label...
Super Bowl Gambling: Illegal or Harmless Fun?Millions of Americans will tune in February 5 to see the Giants and Patriots play in Super Bowl 46. Some might even want to wager a bit of money on the game. Which begs the question -- is Super Bowl gambling illegal? The answer may hinge on whether or not...
'Home Improvement' Child Star Taran Noah Smith Popped for DUI, DrugsFormer "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...
$23M Bail for LA Teacher in Child Abuse ScandalA 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...
No One Deserves 2 years in Solitary for a DWIPrison 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. He would receive little to no psychiatric treatment. He would have to pull his...
Legionnaires Death Linked to Las Vegas LuxorA 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. The unidentified guest stayed at the Luxor in December and fell ill shortly thereafter, the Las Vegas Sun reports...
What is a 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose?Are you looking to create a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization? If so, you'll need a 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. Many entrepreneurs endeavor to create a non-profit organization. There's that part of us that craves to do some good in the world. But there is a difference between becoming a non-profit and becoming...
Washington Can Legalize Pot on Nov. BallotVoters 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. If...
SAT Cheating Should Be a Crime: NY BillIn 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...
British Tourists Deported Over Twitter JokesIf you've been making anti-American jokes on Twitter, it's time to stop. The Department of Homeland Security may be after you. British tourists Leigh Van Bryan, 26, and Emily Bunting, 24, were stopped at Los Angeles International Airport last week after going through customs. Agents arrested the pair and interrogated...
Montana's Medical Pot Law Trumped by Federal Law, Court RulesMontana's medical marijuana law doesn't protect pot-smoking patients from federal prosecution, and even a Justice Department memo can't change that, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge Donald Malloy dismissed a civil lawsuit brought by 14 Montana medical marijuana patients and providers whose homes and businesses were raided by...
FDA Sued for Monitoring Employees' Private EmailThe FDA is being sued by several current and former employees for monitoring their private emails. Receiving and sending private emails on a work computer are things many employees may do.Yet many may not realize -- or understand -- what level of privacy their actions are afforded. The employees allege...
Drunk Super Bowl Guests Can Crash Your PartyHosting a giant (or patriotic, as the case may be) Super Bowl party comes with more than just colossal clean-up duties. It may also make you personally liable for drunk party guests' actions -- even after they leave your house. That's because throwing a party and serving alcohol makes you...
'Harry Potter' Font Lawsuit Settled With a Wave of NBCU's WandThe halls of Hogwarts will remain standing -- and so will the gift shops at Universal theme parks. NBC Universal has settled the Harry Potter font lawsuit, and will continue to plaster merchandise with P22 Type Foundry's Cezanne Regular font. Alas, your Hogwarts stationary set and Hedwig pillow will not...
Armie Hammer's Mugshot: Joins Snoop, Willie Nelson with TX Pot BustAdd actor Armie Hammer's mugshot to the ever-growing collection of Hollywood elites who've been busted for pot in a particular West Texas town. Armie Hammer, 25, who stars in the film "J. Edgar" and played the Winklevoss twins in "The Social Network," was arrested in connection with marijuana possession at...
TX Pastor Arrested, Labeled a 'Cat Killer'It wasn't a leap of faith that killed the neighbor's cat -- it was a Texas pastor who threw the cat off a bridge, police say. Pastor Rick Bartlett, 55, of Bastrop, Texas, faces animal-cruelty charges in connection with the alleged crime that also destroyed a young girl's faith, Austin's...
Top 5 Things to Do After an InjuryInjuries are stressful. Trying to get someone else to pay for your injuries can be even worse. But it doesn't have to be. Whether you've been in an auto accident, were attacked by a dog, or are the victim of a slip and fall, there are some easy things you...
'My Fair Wedding' Planner Sued for No Wedding Cake, Excessive BillDisgruntled former clients of celebrity wedding planner David Tutera have filed a lawsuit claiming he failed to deliver on his services. Tutera is famous for being the star of the WE wedding reality show My Fair Wedding. He also boasts a celebrity clientele list including Elton John and Jennifer Lopez,...
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