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Tobacco kills 55000 Spaniards every year
The positive news is that since the Spanish government of Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero brought in its new anti-tobacco law on Jan. 2, 400000 Spaniards have stopped smoking. The new law prohibits smoking in closed public spaces such as bars and
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:19A
Naomi Campbell: Cadbury Ad 'Insulting & Hurtful'
Naomi Campbell is considering "every option available," including a lawsuit, after Cadbury used her name to promote its new Bliss chocolate bar, the Independent UK reports. The advertisement reads, "Move over Naomi, there's a new diva in town," with an
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:19A
Discriminating against Non-Citizens
The equal-protection clause of the US Constitution, which prohibits states from denying any person within its jurisdiction equal protection of the law, has been found to apply to non-US citizens, or aliens, as well as citizens. Francis v. Immigration
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:18A
Mechanic's lien, payment bond and stop notice remedies for California public
Meanwhile, the developer filed bankruptcy and asserted the liens were invalid because they were placed on public property. The bankruptcy court found the mechanic's liens could attach to the private leasehold and franchise interests of the developer.
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:18A
County Set to Consider Dunkin' Donuts at Jazzercise Site
The proposed Dunkin Donuts would go in the shopping plaza on Telegraph Road. Mary Konroy A sealed letter taped to her front door is how Jan Wolf found out she must move her business, the Jazzercise Oakville
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:18A
Dr. David Knutzen: Single payer system a 'credible alternative'
Currently, 20 percent to 30 percent of every health care dollar spent is paying for administrative costs and profits, including huge CEO remuneration for the insurance companies. Medicare's administrative costs are 4 percent.
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:18A
Distress to Success
For you see, Mr. Guy practices bankruptcy law. How often do entrepreneurs get to hear from a person who understands business failure from the inside before they start their ventures? Bobby has now taken what he has learned from years of practicing
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:17A
Distress to Success
For you see, Mr. Guy practices bankruptcy law. How often do entrepreneurs get to hear from a person who understands business failure from the inside before they start their ventures? Bobby has now taken what he has learned from years of practicing
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:17A
Pa. judge charged with misbehaving on bench faces conduct hearing
A judge accused of telling one defendant to call himself a "scumbag" in open court faces a trial before a Pennsylvania judicial review panel. The review of Lehigh County Magisterial District Judge Maryesther Merlo's conduct is scheduled to begin Monday
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:15A
LyondellBasell to sell its 105000-tpd refinery in France news
LyondellBasell, which emerged from bankruptcy protection in May 2010, is seeking a buyer for its 105000 barrels-per-day refinery at Berre, France, and has hired an investment banking firm to assist it with the sale. The refinery is operated by
Updated: 05/31/2011 07:15A
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