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The plan had been a simple one. After not being in the courtroom for two long years (addiction and other issues) defense attorney Mickey Haller was going to ease back into working at a slow pace that would safely manage the stress, the psychological temptations, and the potential for relapse. It took Judge Holder a […]
It is that time of year when thoughts turn to taxes. A key part of tax planning is deciding how to manage your estate. Â This book, part of NOLO’s “Personal Finance Essentials” is one of many books on the subject. As noted in the introduction it is aimed at five basic concepts: “leaving property, providing […]
I guess I got out of the Federal government’s health system just in time. Obama has stopped the implementation of protections for medical workers who oppose abortion. It won’t get headlines, however: the headlines say “White House stops pending Bush Regulations for Review” … Bush administration include allowing the carrying of concealed weapons in some national parks and prohibiting medical […]
Written from the perspective of a cook living in the Mississippi Delta, this book aims to depict tasty meals and a laid back lifestyle. Texas born and raised in the big city, I envy such a lifestyle even with knowing that it isn’t always what it is purported to be. Pictures never capture the oppressive […]
Today 311 more pages of documents were released giving details of what was found at the crime scene where little Caylee Marie Anthony’s remains were found in December. Caylee disappeared sometime in mid June and wasn’t reported missing until July 15 when her grandmother, Cindy Anthony called 911. Caylee’s mother, Casey Anthony is being held […]
Okay, so somebody decided that the existing patio needs work. Or that a sidewalk has to be built. Or that a wall has to be built because what would make this yard really standout would be a conversation pit with a fireplace right over there. And because somebody doesn’t want to hire it out, for […]
Autism Sunday is fast approaching – scheduled for Sunday 8th February 2009. This day is also known as the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome as people focus their hearts and minds and prayers on the worldwide Autism Community – they will be remembering over 60 million people with autism and Asperger’s […]
Amber works with Katherine to try and help her get her memory back. Colleen and Lily talk about Lily’s relationship with Billy. Then Billy talks to Cloe about her baby. Sharon runs into Jack at the club and he asks her to come to the party at Restless Style. When Jack’s hooker lady friend comes […]
A forty eight year old woman from the UK is suing her local council after contracting cancer that stemmed from exposure to the deadly substance asbestos. The woman, who did not want to be named, claims to have been exposed to asbestos whilst renovation work was being carried out at her school in Liverpool. She […]
I discussed the Batista divorce controversy on Fox & Friends recently. This is the case where Dr. Richard Batista, a prominent New York surgeon, donated a kidney to save his wife’s life back in 2001 and is now asking for compensation for the kidney as part of their divorce settlement. He claims she cheated on him […]
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