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FL Mom Told Daughter to Bite, Hit Girl Harder
February 2nd, 2012

A 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...

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Obama's Startup America Helps U.S. Entrepreneurs
February 2nd, 2012

President 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,...

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Brazilian Blowout Label Must Warn of Formaldehyde
February 2nd, 2012

Is 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...

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Super Bowl Gambling: Illegal or Harmless Fun?
February 2nd, 2012

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...

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'Home Improvement' Child Star Taran Noah Smith Popped for DUI, Drugs
February 1st, 2012

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

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

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. He would receive little to no psychiatric treatment. He would have to pull his...

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Legionnaires Death Linked to Las Vegas Luxor
February 1st, 2012

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. The unidentified guest stayed at the Luxor in December and fell ill shortly thereafter, the Las Vegas Sun reports...

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What is a 501(c)(3) Exempt Purpose?
February 1st, 2012

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...

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Washington Can Legalize Pot on Nov. Ballot
February 1st, 2012

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. If...

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