20Oct/15

Alabama judge orders indigent defendants to either give blood or go to jail – Mashable


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Alabama judge orders indigent defendants to either give blood or go to jail
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Traci Green, who owes thousands of dollars for two marijuana-related convictions, told the Times, “He told us we got to go there and give some blood or we go to jail.” … 17 hearing to consider their blood donation “as a discount rather than putting
Alabama court offers those who can’t pay fines an alternative: Give a pint of Sacramento Bee

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20Oct/15

One Direction fans rally behind Liam Payne after Belfast gig is cancelled – BT.com


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One Direction fans rally behind Liam Payne after Belfast gig is cancelled
BT.com
The Belfast gig was cancelled because Liam is unwell, though a spokesman said it was “not serious”. 0. Share this. Facebook; Twitter; Google plus; Email; Share. 0. One Direction fans rally behind Liam Payne after Belfast gig is cancelled. Facebook

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20Oct/15

United Blood Services to hold blood donation event in honor of ‘Back to the … – WAFB.com

United Blood Services to hold blood donation event in honor of ‘Back to the
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Even with all the technological advancements, United Blood Services say that they still need blood donors, which is why they will be holding a donation event on Wednesday, October 21 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Donor Center at 8234 One …

20Oct/15

Professor Hopes To Return After Being Fired for “Disrespectful” Tweets Against … – The Intercept


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Professor Hopes To Return After Being Fired for “Disrespectful” Tweets Against
The Intercept
In the new complaint, Salaita’s lawyers argue that school administrators hid or deleted emails that constituted evidence related to his termination. The lawyers are also anticipating the disclosure of more information about the impact of donor pressure

20Oct/15

Is it legal to tell defendants to donate blood or go to jail? – Christian Science Monitor


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Is it legal to tell defendants to donate blood or go to jail?
Christian Science Monitor
An Alabama judge allegedly told defendants who could not afford bail that they would receive a ‘discount’ and avoid imprisonment if they donated blood, according to an ethics complaint filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
For Offenders Who Can’t Pay, It’s a Pint of Blood or Jail TimeNew York Times
Alabama judge tells defendants: ‘Give blood, pay fines or go to jail’AL.com
Judge tells defendants to donate blood or go to jailDaily Mail
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20Oct/15

Campaign Watchdog Says Ads Starring Rubio Cross Line – Wall Street Journal (blog)


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Campaign Watchdog Says Ads Starring Rubio Cross Line
Wall Street Journal (blog)
In a complaint filed with the Internal Revenue Service, CREW says this spending by the group, called Conservative Solutions Project Inc., violates rules for such social-welfare groups, which typically can run issue-related ads but aren’t allowed to

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