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Schwarzenegger’s Solution Pay ‘Em Even Less
In the fight over the state’s budget, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is ready to pay state employees federal minimum wage if the democrats and republications don’t resolve their differences. The problem? Federal minimum wage is at $6.55, $1.45 less than California’s state minimum wage. Schwarzenegger wants to punish the lowest workers on [...]
Posted: July 24th, 2008 under Local News.
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Where Do All the Toxins Go? Into the Lobster Paste
It’s called tomalley, a delicacy to some, but the Massachusetts Department of Public Health says it might be too much of a good thing. The pasty green goo in the body of lobsters isn’t like the chewy center of the lollipop. It’s actually where high levels of toxins from the Bay make their [...]
Posted: July 24th, 2008 under Local News.
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Man Takes CAT Bus for a Ride, Leaves Clothes Behind
Actually, that’s pretty much the whole story.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department reported a naked man fled a convenience store when an officer approached investigating a shoplifting call. The man boarded a Citizens Area Transit bus, hijacked the vehicle from the driver (likely with his penis) and drove the bus 200 feet before jumping [...]
Posted: July 10th, 2008 under Humor, Local News.
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Don’t Dump Your Toilet in the Harbor, Yo
The Environmental Protection Agency has backed a rule change in the city of Boston that would make it illegal to dump the contents of onboard toilets into Boston Harbor. The rule affects about 4,000 boats docked in the harbor that are equipped with onboard toilets. Fines for violations are up to $2,000. [...]
Posted: July 7th, 2008 under Local News.
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