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The book (or at least the out-of-context ideas in the book) shook the parenting word: Are Western parents focused so much on building their children's self esteem that they're raising self-indulgent, spoiled kids? Are traditional Chinese parents
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:52P
Supreme Ct upholds order to cut California prison population by 30000 to
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday narrowly endorsed reducing California's cramped prison population by more than 30000 inmates to fix sometimes deadly problems in medical care, ruling that federal judges retain enormous power to
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:52P
Cy-Fair resident, Alief sports bar accused of contract breach
ISI Commercial Refrigeration filed a lawsuit on May 18 in the Harris County District Court against Cy-Fair resident Mark Lehem, doing business as Loan Star Investments, Ashford Shopping Center and Jed Green, doing business as C & J's Sports Bar and
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:51P
Rocker Must Check His Entourage at the Gate
The trial court ruled in the neighbors' favor, and the appeals court agreed. "The alternative to conducting the activities on Homeowners' property would require Mr. Bridges to compensate the owner of a commercial parking lot or storage facility for the
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:51P
Cy-Fair lumber company sues River Oaks business over invoices
A lumber company in Cy-Fair is suing after, it says, a River Oaks client failed to pay for products as promised. Mason's Mill & Lumber Co., of Cy-Fair, filed a lawsuit on May 18 in the Harris County District
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:50P
Cisco denies claims of aiding Chinese repression after Falun Gong lawsuit
Cisco has denied claims in a lawsuit that it helped the Chinese government to hunt down members of the Falun Gong movement online. Chief executive John Chambers and other senior executives were named in the lawsuit, which claims Cisco
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:50P
Bette Midler Joins Jeffrey Tambor & Al Pacino in HBO Phil Spector-Inspired Film
The film is written and directed by David Mamet, who counts among his many writing credits the Tony nominated and Pulitzer Award-winning Glengarry Glen Ross, and the Oscar winner The Verdict. The 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson in his
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:50P
Nanny hailed for saving child from path of city truck
He is charged with four counts of felony aggravated driving under the influence and two counts of misdemeanor DUI, according to police. He was also cited for transporting open alcohol in a vehicle, failure to reduce speed and negligent driving.
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:49P
Cal Poly fraternity reaches settlement in hazing death
Scott and Julia Starkey filed a lawsuit in 2010 against the Sigma Alpha Epsilon and nine fraternity members for their alleged involvement in their son's hazing death. One of the students, Haithem Ibrahim, 21, agreed to a $500000 settlement with the
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:49P
Supreme Court Orders California to Slash Prison Population
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing for the majority, mentioned a lack of inadequate medical care, soaring suicide rates and cells that resemble "telephone-booth-sized cages without toilets." "After years of litigation, it became apparent that a remedy
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:48P
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