I know the judge in this case and he hates that he had to make this decision. But it is consistent with the laws on the books right now - which were enacted before cellphones with cameras existed. However, my understanding is that there is a bill being introduced this legislative session to fix this issue so the…

Preach!

Eliott Spitzer and Samantha Power

Random and tangential, but Oregon just started DR this year and they used Florida as an example of success until this article came out. Then child welfare scrubbed any reference to using Florida as a model.

He would have won a Camry - seriously.

Generally, it starts to run at the time of the act. The SoL can be tolled in certain circumstances. Ie. when the victim is a minor in a sex case, the SoL in some states doesn't start running until the victim's age of majority; in some states, if the perp leaves the state, the SoL tolls during the time he or she is…

Merchant fees are tax deductible, so it is not a dollar for dollar absorption. Also, most merchant contracts prohibit charging fees for use of credit card in order to incentivize cash payment. I know many places do this, but more likely than not, they are in violation of their contract.

I picked up the sponge to wash dishes and noticed a really horrific smell. As I looked at the sponge closely I noticed hairs sticking out of the pores. I asked my roommate if she knew why the dish sponge was in such a condition, and she responded, "Yeah. I used it to clean the litter box."

It sounds like the same list of no-nos for lady-attorneys too. I've been turned away from seeing clients at jails because a deputy decided I was showing too much cleavage or my skirt was too short. These rules are in place specifically because they feel showing too much skin is too sexual for the inmates. I've also…

I posted this in another PSH thread, but I have a friend that OD'ed and LEA did investigate the source of the drugs, prosecuted the dealer and she went to prison for the death and the distribution. So yes, LEA will investigate the source of drugs in an unknown addicts death.

Yes. I watched that with my mom last weekend and it continues to be such a joy!

Query, I have a client who will be having her kids returned to her next week and she has to wait a month before her benefits kick in. I would like to get her a food box to help bridge the gap. If you had $50 to spend on food, what would you get?

I would also suggest reading this article regarding the controversy over Lily's ownership. After Lily was born, it was discovered that a for-profit elephant entertainment company owned her and could take possession of her. After substantial outcry from the community, the zoo ponied up $400k to keep her at the zoo for…

I went there in 2009 - BEST.VACATION.EVER

Agreed. I also do not trust men who own cats.

This reminds me of the music videos on Yo Gabba Gabba (which is not necessarily a bad thing).

What about is attorneys working in the trenches making a third of that? I get the same sexist bullshit, but not the hush money - so do I get to feel incensed? Or is this kind of thing just part of the job? I should just learn my place and accept that I am the lesser sex?

Absolutely.

I care very little about the cat, but I crave that dress!

My experience: