Monthly Archives: December 2011

Kansas Man Charged After Colorado 3yr Old Fatally Shoots His 5yr Old Brother | Reuters | Keith Coffman | 12/30/11

(Reuters) – Adam Dean Laham, 23, a Kansas man was charged with felony child abuse. Laham is accused of leaving a loaded .32-caliber semiautomatic handgun unsecured where a 3-year-old Colorado boy found it and shot his 5-year-old brother in the … Continue reading

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Hospital: Smokers Need Not Apply | CNN | Dominique Debucquoy-Dodley | 12/30/11

(CNN) — Geisinger Health System, a Danville, Pennsylvania hospital is expected to begin screening new job applicants for signs of nicotine starting February 2012 claiming it will not hire smokers. Applicants who test positive for nicotine will be offered help … Continue reading

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Loss of Love Can Result In A Lawsuit | Salisbury Post | Shavonne Potts | 12/29/11

Very seldom do couples abide with their wedding vows: “From death do us part.” In 7 states, the alienated spouse may sue the “other woman” or “other man” for alienation of affection and/ or criminal conversation (adultery). The 7 states … Continue reading

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TN Woman Arrested for Carrying Loaded Gun at September 11 Memorial in NY | Reuters | 12/29/11

Gun-carrying persons beware: A license to carry in one state does not mean you have a license in carry in another state! Below is an excerpt from the Reuters article: NEW YORK (Reuters) – Meredith Graves, 39, a tourist from … Continue reading

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Infant Safe Haven Laws

In light of the sad news story, Baby Found Alive in Box, DHS Wants Custody | NBC 10 Philadelphia, below is a helpful resource on Safe Haven laws that may save a child’s life (and keep parents out of jail) … Continue reading

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