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Could Golden State Warriors Bad Press For Oakland, Muni Bonds, Trigger Laws
2012-05-24 11:55:00 The feeling here is the Golden State Warriors event announcing plans to build a new arena while in the not-yet-paid-for Oracle Arena could have set the climate for a lawsuit. Basically, by all but completely dissing Oakland in stating their love for San Francisco and implying that San Francisco had better leadership and a more (Read More...)
A&E?s Monster In-Laws Season 2
2012-05-22 11:16:00 A&E?s original real-life series, which follows couples at the boiling point with their nightmare in-laws, returns for an all new season of candid, over the top antics. Season two of ?Monster In-Laws? premieres Monday, May 28 at 10 & 10:30PM ET/PT on A&E. Each episode features a different family in dire straits; one spouse is ...
By: An Island Life
The blasphemy of "anti-blasphemy" laws
2012-05-18 15:24:00 In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved This was published on Beliefnet (and inspired by our own “Agnostic in Wheaton”). I first learned about the law – that passed the Kuwaiti parliament – on a ChicagoNow blog post entitled “Kuwait theocracy declares Islam is weak.” The law calls for the death penalty for insulting the... Read more »
Axelrod: Romney tried to ?roll back? gay-marriage laws
2012-05-07 18:46:00 As top aides to President Barack Obama struggled to contain the fallout from Vice PresidentJoe Biden's comments on gay marriage over the weekend, one of the president's top re-election strategists criticized Mitt Romney's position on the issue.
Afghan child bride's in-laws sentenced for torture
2012-05-05 18:38:00 The in-laws of a child bride who became the bruised and bloodied face of women's rights in Afghanistan have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for torture, abuse and human rights violations, a judge said Saturday.
Catholics beware: Anti-Sharia laws could target you, too
2012-05-02 22:10:00 In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved This was published on Patheos. Last month, South Dakota passed a law that seeks to prevent the enforcement of “any religious code.” The very brief bill stated simply: “No court, administrative agency, or other governmental agency may enforce any provisions of any religious code.” It seems... Read more »
High court's stance could spur immigration laws
2012-04-28 16:52:00 Emboldened by signals that the U.S. Supreme Court may uphold parts of Arizona's immigration law, legislators and activists across the country say they are gearing up to push for similar get-tough measures in their states.
60 Day notice to vacate laws
2012-04-05 00:01:00 My apt asked us for a sixty day notice to vacate in order to keep from our lease renewing. We tried to turn it in early and they wouldnt take it. Spacing it, we were one day late getting the notice turned in (59 Days early), and the apartments are trying to charge us rent for 3 days after our lease is terminated. Is this legal and is there anything I can do to combat this issue?
Gay Travel and Sodomy Laws
2012-03-22 14:43:00 Our buddy Lyndon over at Focus on The Rainbow, tipped us off to this scary story today. When you travel to foreign countries you must be aware of their laws relating to sex. What is the age of consent? Do they have a sodomy law? Two men from California are learning that the hard way as GayStarNews is reporting using several sources. The two men were arrested Wednesday after being seen by someone from the dock where the ship they were on, a Celebrity Summit cruise ship, organized by Atlantis Events, was docked and the individual alleges the two men were engaged in sex. - Was he peeping in the windows? Or were the guys outdoors in public view?The ship carrying about 2,000 passengers departed Puerto Rico (not so gay friendly) on Saturday and arrived in Dominica on Wednesday. It departed for St. Barts without the men, who are being held in a cell at police headquarters in the capital of Roseau. John Robert Hart and Dennis Jay Mayer both in their 40's were arres...
New laws Affecting your French Business in 2012
2012-02-07 11:11:00 Many of our buyers move to France but they still need to earn an income. Unemployment is very high in France so many consider setting up a business in France. Setting up your business in your own country is difficult enough – but becomes more difficult in a foreign country. France has changed some business ...
Zealot laws to protect politicians and religious figures (like Sai Baba)?
2012-01-21 10:49:00 The Narasimha Rao government declared Sathya Sai Baba to be an official ‘national treasure’, while covering up the murders in his bedroom apartment that were master-minded by his close servitors while he stood by and ignoring the many credible and consistent sworn testimonies and affidavits presented to the Supreme Court of India of sexual abuse ...
Helmet Laws
2012-01-18 00:15:00 For most of my motorcycle riding lifetime in the US, there have been mandatory helmet laws. And while I have been lucky enough to always be with a highly experienced driver, I have also been lucky enough never been in a biking accident. At least one good friend of mine was scathed for life after...
And THIS Is Why We Need National Voter ID Laws
2012-01-12 02:33:00 Why don’t people GET it? Hard-working Americans’ votes are disenfranchised by organized groups, like ACORN, when any hint of this crap goes on. Moe Lane at RedState makes a very important point: Now, let?s be clear: those nice old people running the polling stations? They?re not actively involved in a secret conspiracy to defraud the ...
By: GayPatriot
Texting and Driving Up 50% Despite Laws Banning It
2011-12-13 17:51:00 New statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says thattexting and drivinghas increased to 0.9 percent of drivers in 2010, up from 0.6 percent in 2009. The NHTSA derived these percentages by staking out selected stoplights and intersections to count people using cellphones and hand-held devices that allow them to text, to view directions, (Read More...)
New State Laws in Nevada to Stop All the Wrong Methods of Foreclosing
2011-11-11 12:21:00 Filings for foreclosure in Nevada went down in the last month when the latest law of the state for foreclosure processing was introduced. Nevada has taken some other steps as well to stop all the wrong methods of foreclosing a mortgaged property.Looking Foreclosed Homes? ForeclosureWarehouse.com has the best online resources of foreclosures in California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Texas and all US States - New State Laws in Nevada to Stop All the Wrong Methods of Foreclosing
New E Book Cyber Laws For Engineers
2011-10-06 12:14:00 Cyber Laws is an enigmatic subject for technologists. They create Cyber Space but some body else create laws for the same and ride over technologists. This often creates confrontation between the technologists and law enforcement. This conflict is most evident in the filed of Interent laws. Internet space which was created by technologists as a ...
Do Civil Rights Laws Apply To Parochial Schools? : NPR
2011-10-06 02:47:00 Via Scoop.it – Green Party A teacher at a Lutheran church school in Michigan was fired after invoking her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. On Wednesday, her case goes before the Supreme Court.Show original Tags: Supreme Court, civil rights laws, americans with disabilities act <BR/>
By: News for Greens
Saudi Sponsorship System ? Modern Day Slavery
2011-08-28 21:50:00 The night was young and the cool spring breeze sent a chill down my spine as I wrapped my arms around myself and exited the warmth of the mosque. Isha prayer had just finished and I thought of my evening plans as I tried to locate my sandals among the heap of shoes and slippers ...
By: SD's Corner
Govt Proposes Stringent Cyber-Security Laws to Thwart Hostile Hackers
2011-08-16 12:27:00 www. insidefacebook.com has revealed that India has the 3rd highest number of Facebook users in the world, and the Ministry of State for Information Technology has been asked to ensure “effective monitoring of social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter”. This might lead to a Big Brother-styled database, where millions of private and confidential messages can be screened in the name of National Security. Is India Hacker-Proof? The answer is a resounding “NO”, if the recent survey conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in association with McAfee is to be believed. They surveyed of two hundred information technology executives in charge of security in power, oil, gas, water and other facilities, from about 14 countries. India ranks fourth in terms of lowest levels of security adoption after Brazil, France and Mexico. It has in place only half as many security measures as China, Italy and Japan. The most c...
By: WATblog
Are the city's gun registration laws discriminatory?
2011-06-20 21:15:00 Taking a look at Mick Dumke's excellent investigation - The Misfire - in the Chicago Reader, one section caught my eye. Dumke chronicles the city's new gun registration law and tells us who's registering guns with the Chicago Police Department. It's not where you might think - high crime neighborhoods on the South and West Sides. No, in fact, it's the firmly middle class edges of the city, like Norwood Park, Beverly and Clearing that have seen a rise in legit gun ownership. One of Dumke's sources makes an interesting point about how this new law actually discriminates against citizens who live in poorer, high crime neighborhoods. Take a look: More at chicagoreporter.com...
More Stupid Laws
2011-06-13 15:35:00 In case you planned to do anything of these things--Stop! Wherever you go, you're subject to the laws of the land. Whether federal, state, or municipal laws, we're bound by them all. But there are laws on the books that make you wonder what was going on at the time that those laws were enacted. Did the lawmakers face issues that we can't imagine today? Did lawmakers anticipate odd problems we may have in the future? Or are the lawmakers just trying to lighten things up a bit from all the heavy, serious issues they ordinarily deal with? Whatever the motivation, these laws are out there. Reader's Digest online recently published some gems that they found: ...
Five Ways India’s New IT Laws Will Affect The Internet Industry
2011-05-27 09:52:00 The Economic Times has done a great spread on how exactly the new IT Laws will affect the internet industry. Here are some of the ways the Internet Industry and its arms will be affected and the effect on users, websites and corporates. 1) Statute: Electronic service providers to maintain transactions, receipts, vouchers in specific formats. The records should be produced for inspection and audit by a government nominated agency or person. Government can audit security and privacy protection measures. Effect on Users: A more convenient and secure environment is built as all their transaction data is kept. Effect on Corporates: As they have to keep electronic records of everything, cost for Intermediaries will increase. 2) Statute: Cyber cafes must register with a government appointed agency. They must identify every customer and keep a user record for a year. Computer screens must face the open area of the cafe. Cubicles must not be more than 4.5 ft high. Cafes will be inspected...
By: WATblog
Mexican's Increased Suspicion of USA Over Immigration Laws
2011-04-17 00:00:00 -By Warner Todd Huston According to the Christian Science Monitor Mexicans might be becoming "reticent about taking that midnight train to Georgia" and emigrating to America whether illegally or not. All this because of new, more stringent immigration laws being enacted in the various states, Georgia being only the latest example. The bill, which Gov. Nathan Deal (R) is expected to sign, is the latest in a wave of immigration reform legislation that is sweeping the US and souring Mexican opinion of America. Prior to the enactment of the Arizona's controversial SB 1070 one year ago, 62 percent of Mexicans had a positive opinion of the US, compared with 44 percent after the law passed, according to the Pew Research...
Google Lays Out The Three Laws Of Display Advertising Physics
2011-02-28 04:41:00 On the Agency Ad Solution Blog, Google laid out three laws of display advertising physics. Giving attention to these laws is a must for every internet marketer. Regarding the utilities of these laws, Google said that just as three laws of physics are quintessential for understanding the universe, in the same way the display ad laws are necessary for framing out a better marketing strategy. A blogpost on the official blog reads, “Display advertising is one of our big focus areas. Better display advertising helps to fund the websites and content we all use and read, provides useful and engaging commercial information, and helps large and small advertisers to reach new customers, increase sales and grow their businesses.” The criterion by using which one distinguishes between different types of advertising technologies, for example between ad networks and demand side platform, is losing its importance. This is because, for an online marketer, the most important thing is to manage ...
By: WATblog
New Ball Flight Laws change the way we help you
2011-02-27 03:59:00 New ball flight laws change the way instructors teach.
New Ball Flight Laws
2011-02-27 03:57:00 This is a very good article written by Matt Reagan (mattreagangolf.com) about the "New Ball Flight Laws and how its changed golf instruction. Some of the most disputed information in the last few years has been the so called "New Ball Flight Laws". If you haven't tapped into any of this new information, I am glad you are reading this article because it is something that has boggled me for years, and everything made sense as soon as I grasped the new concept. The new ball launch monitor Trackman has changed the way we think about the ball flight laws through its Doppler Radar tracking system that tracks the ball in the air until it lands, the path of the club...
Is It Time to Change Security Deposit Laws?
2011-02-03 17:13:00 I've handled many, many cases involving landlord-tenant disputes in Chicago, and one of the most frequently litigated (or settled) areas of the law among landlords and tenants is the security deposit portion of the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. And after representing both landlords and tenants, it's become more clear than ever that it's time to amend these statutes.To review, the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance provides remedies for tenants -- and landlords -- for violations of lease terms and other city ordinances. The Ordinance also explains often-misunderstood portions of lease agreements. The Ordinance is extremely helpful for both landlords and tenants.However, the most punitive portions of the Ordinance deal with security deposits, and the landlord's obligations with respect to...
#10: The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos
2011-01-30 11:43:00 The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos by Brian Greene 13 days in the top 100 (17)Buy new: $29.95 $14.98 38 used & new from $14.25(Visit the Bestsellers in Books list for authoritative information on this product's c...
Chicago: Turning Kevins into Walking Murphy?s Laws since 2010 (Part 2)
2011-01-28 20:13:00 In part two of his series of posts dedicated to his weekend in Chicago, Kevin shares his difficulties in getting out of Atlanta's airport and adjusting to the strange world known as The Windy City.
European OEMs in the Dark About New Motor Efficiency Laws
2011-01-19 14:30:00 Up to a third of Europe's OEMs are in danger of being left behind when looming regulation takes effect. According to The Manufacturer, nearly a third of OEMs are unaware that legislation mandating minimum motor efficiency levels will go into effect all throughout the EU starting in June 2011.
Tucson: Failure of laws or their enforcement?
2011-01-17 00:30:00 Kudos to Bruce Drake for another report getting at the real problem posed by the Tucson shooting: A top official in the Pima County sheriff’s office said Sunday that his department did not begin an investigation or take earlier action regarding Jared Lee Loughner despite his history of erratic behavior because his contacts with police ...
By: GayPatriot
Chicago: Turning Kevins into Walking Murphy?s Laws since 2010 (Part 1)
2011-01-05 22:26:00 In the first of several blog posts dedicated to his weekend in Chicago, Kevin shares his difficulties in even getting out of Atlanta's airport.
Blue Laws, Tax Dollars and More Drunken Drivers
2010-11-30 06:16:00 Blue Laws, Tax Dollars and More Drunken Drivers I happen to come upon a piece about Downers Grove and its limited Sunday "Blue Law." Downers Grove has allowed the sale of spirits after 12 Noon, but hotels and restaurants wanted the law changed to 9am. Their argument was that they would be able to capture the Chicago Bears Game clientele...If I recall, doesn't the majority of Bears Games begin at Noon?
Obey Your Traffic Laws (From The Five Minute Money Manager)
2010-10-27 22:00:00 A co-worker of mine recently came into work with one of those viral emails that stated that our local law enforcement was going to pull over one driver for every hour they worked for various traffic violations starting in the month of September. The message stated that the government would raise $8 million in revenues ...Obey Your Traffic Laws (From The Five Minute Money Manager) is a post from: Money Crashers
By: Money Crashers
Weird Sex Laws From Some Parts Of The World (An Infographic)
2010-08-26 10:57:00 As we all know, laws that are passed with regards to sex (like intercourse with minors and/or non-consensual intercourse which is very illegal) are pretty much the same all over the world. Regardless of country, state or ethnicity, it is not different from other nations. But then again, there are some exceptions. Some countries and/or states have pretty much the same laws applied but there are other add-ins that make their laws a little bit....strange. Click here to see the infographic...
By: SnitchCentral
Things you should know about my in-laws
2010-08-15 00:06:00 My brother in-law can replace a kitchen sink with his bare hands. I know this because he actually ripped out our kitchen sink and replaced it with a stainless steel one. With his bare hands. My sister in-law likes to drink coffee, wine and beer. Not all at the same time.My 5 year old niece once said "Ma, your favorite drinks are coffee, wine and beer."My 7 year old nephew has a mohawk. My father in-law loves horses. When he dies, he wants his ashes scattered over the track. My mother in-law is from Brooklyn. I like how she says 'gorgeous' and 'water.' Today, I am grateful that my in-laws ~1/ Are visiting Chicago and loving it. (Who doesn't?)2/ Are...
New laws in Illinois increase penalties for speeding tickets.
2010-07-03 17:28:00 The laws against speeding in Illinois got tougher on July 2, 2010 when Governor Pat Quinn signed a new law aimed at persons driving 100 mph or faster. The law has two important parts: Speeding 30 mph over the Limit is a Class B Misdemeanor Speeding 30 mph in excess of the limit is no longer a petty ...
[Video] Laws ? Hold You Down
2010-06-26 19:03:00 DJ Khalil helps out Laws for this pretty good track called “Hold You Down”. The visuals aren’t to bad either. Via: TSS Similar Posts: [New Music] Laws – Hold You Down [New Music] QuESt – Exhibit Q [New Video] Rochester – One Night Feat. Daniel Daley New Music: Nas – Colors (Unreleased) [Video] Janelle Monae ft. Big Boi- Tight Rope Click Here To ...
By: Live A Good Life
Mexican Government Openly Provides ID's For Illegals To Skirt Laws
2010-06-04 01:55:00 the Mexican Government has opened satellite consular offices to provide illegals an ID card so they can skirt American Immigration Law. The ID's, called "matricular consular identification cards," are issued by the Mexican government to Mexican nationals residing outside the country regardless of immigration status.
Eleven States To Adopt Arizona Immigration Laws
2010-05-22 03:17:00 Eleven States To Adopt Arizona Immigration Laws Lawmakers in Alabama, Idaho, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah, have indicated that they will push to adopt measures similar to Arizona's tough new immigration laws when they reconvene their next legislative session. Lawmakers in Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania and South Carolina have already introduced "copycat" legislation.
Hey, Arizona! Try These Out: The World's Worst Immigration Laws
2010-04-30 06:59:00 World's worst immigration/anti-immigration laws
The 7 Immutable Laws of the Sports World
2010-02-24 21:45:00 It is permissible, even encouraged, for fans to engage in sulking, singing, sobbing, streaking, screaming, smiling, stomping, shrieking, shaking, swearing and singing and every other gerund form of s words you can imagine in response to the success/failure of your favorite team, player or coach. The higher the degree of irrationality the greater you please the gods.
Year/decade in review, new Realtor laws in this week's real estate new
2010-01-02 19:30:00 Welcome to 2010! Here's the real estate news for the last week: - There's going to be a renting bubble in 2010:The Sun-Times predicts that the 2,200 new apartment units coming online in the downtown area will cause a glut in 2010. Also, prediections on the Spire and Block 37. -Education requirements increased for real estate pros:Illinois Government News Network says governor Quinnhas signed a billinto law that brings the requiredhours of education from 45 to 120 hours. The entry level title for real estate professionals is now "broker" and "managing brokers" require even higher levels of education in 2010. -Middle Eastern firm invetes in residential protect in Chicago: Kuwait Finance House owns 95% of the Prism Company project, with a $242 million investment, according to Reuters....
Gun laws are getting looser across much of US
2009-12-12 18:18:00 Gun laws are getting looser across much of US NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – It’s been the year of the gun in Tennessee. In a flurry of legislative action, handgun owners won the right to take their weapons onto sports fields and playgrounds and, at least briefly, into bars. A change in leadership at the state Capitol ...
By: TexasFred's
You are what you wear: A Brief Look at Ancient Sumptuary Laws on Fashion
2009-11-06 05:45:00 Nowadays, especially in the Western world, we take for granted the fact that we are free to wear what we like. It comes as an addition to the highly prized freedom of expression since people do not merely communicate with words but also through their lifestyles and their choice of clothing. Uniforms these days are often used for the purpose of recognition or as a statement of belonging. An officer is easily recognized and his or her role becomes apparent and salient through their specialized uniforms. Similarly, employees of the new Canada Skytrain in Vancouver are quickly spotted because of their distinctive green clothing. As such, whether you are a government employee or an adherent of a private school uniforms help us to avoid confusion and to create a sense of belonging. Interestingly, particularly during ancient times, there used to be ?sumptuary laws?, meaning specific laws or prescriptions for consumption of food and the wearing of clothes. The latter often became a status s...
By: Arash's World
NZ police let public write laws
2009-09-23 17:59:00 28-9-2007, Auckland, New Zealand -- New Zealanders have been given the chance to write their own laws, with a new online tool launched by police. The "wiki" will allow the public to suggest the wording of a new police act, as part of a government review of the current law, written ...
Stop Cyber Bullies: Vague Cyberbullying Laws Aren?t Good Enough
2009-09-13 22:54:00 According to an editorial in the New York Times, ?Vague Cyberbullying Law,? ?Lori Drew acted grotesquely if, as prosecutors charged, she went online and bullied her daughter?s classmate, a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide. A federal court was right, however, to throw out her misdemeanor convictions recently. The crimes she was found guilty ...
China's Labor Laws. Find Me That Company.
2009-08-13 12:12:00 Spoke with a reporter last week regarding China's labor laws. The conversation went sorta like this: Reporter: I want your views on how enforcement of China's labor laws is holding up despite the economic downturn. I am also wondering how representative are the stories we've all heard of one bad-egg employee winning a huge lawsuit against a foreign company that is basically in full compliance with the labor laws, with every other employee running to join in. My Response: All I can tell you is what we are seeing as one small law firm that represents exclusively foreign companies doing business in China. 1. I am definitely "feeling" a loosening of labor law enforcement by Chinese government officials and even employees. This starting happening when the economy turned and it really has not changed much despite press reports of China's economy holding up well. Having a job seems to be taking greater precedence and, with that, comes a concomitant decre...
By: China Law Blog
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