Death penalty for cyber terror in Pakistan
"Causing death through “cyber terrorism” will be punishable by death in Pakistan, according to a decree issued by President Asif Ali Zardari yesterday. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes law will be applicable to anyone who commits a crime detrimental to national...Town refuses occupancy permit for another unmarried couple
"A man, his girlfriend and her three children recently bought a house in Black Jack in north St. Louis County. But because Toi Pruitt and Joe Pulliam and the children don’t meet the town’s definition of a family, they couldn’t get an occupancy permit.[...]The city...
Mandatory Sterilization for L.A. Pets
There will be a proliferation of white plastic neck cones in the greater Los Angeles area..."Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday signed one of the nation's toughest laws on pet sterilization, requiring most dogs...
created by Jordan Yerman | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Bye Bye Burgers, South L.A. to Ban Fast-Food
Fast-food is inherently linked to its price point, availability, and accessibility, so it will be interesting to see what the impact will be of removing its convenience, if South Los Angeles is succcessful in...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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840 views | 10 recommendations | 3 comments
Cities barred from targeting illegals
"When a federal court recently struck down a Pennsylvania city's overreaching immigration ordinance, some took it as a sign that calm soon would be restored on one of Middle America's most divisive issues. In fact, a storm is brewing."US town set to ban saggy trousers
US town set to ban saggy trousers A man wearing low-slung trousers, exposing his underwear Low-slung trousers are fashionable among some young people A mayor in the US state of Louisiana says he will sign into law a proposal to make wearing saggy trousers an act of indecent...Cajun town bans saggy pants
In what is sure to bring a sigh of relief from parents and teachers alike, is sure to bring a frown to the notorious saggy pants wearers of this Southern town. "DELCAMBRE, La. - Sag your britches somewhere else,...Judge rules against traffic cameras
By Dustin Lemmon and Tory Brecht | Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - Every motorist who has received a citation from Davenport’s red light and speed cameras may get a refund after a court ruling Tuesday that found the machines violate Iowa motor vehicle laws. District...Idaho town asks residents to own guns (AP)
" GREENLEAF, Idaho - After seeing the chaos of Hurricane Katrina, a city councilor in this tiny Idaho town founded by pacifist Quakers came up with a novel idea. Ordinance 208, passed by the City Council on Tuesday, asks Greenleaf's 862 residents who do not object on...American Free Press [news]
GOVERNMENT / ETHANOL / ISRAEL / HEZBOLLAHLaw stops renting to illegal immigrants
City leaders have approved an ordinance prohibiting landlords from renting to illegal immigrants, the latest in one of many efforts by local governments across the country to crack down on undocumented workers.(Sorry for the resubmittal)New Orleans Ordinance: Based on Segregation or Investment Protection?
"New Orleans civil rights organization filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday seeking to overturn a St. Bernard Parish ordinance that prohibits many homes from being rented to anyone who is not a blood relative of the...Rumors of Dangerous Animals loose in Pahrump; helicopter sees no evidence fro...
"There were rumors of dangerous animals on the loose in Pahrump last December around the Hedengrans property. The Nye County Sheriff's Department and Nye County Emergency Services responded to the call, a Mercy...
created by Thelma Jesselman | 6 years ago | updated 6 years ago
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