First Grants Awarded for Genomic Studies in Africa

On October 8, 2012, the National Institutes of Health announced that numerous grants were awarded to African scientists for research on kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, tuberculosis, and African sleeping sickness.  The grants were offered by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Wellcome Trust in London to ...

Owner, Developer, and Builder Charged for Discrimination

On October 4, 2012, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) stated it was charging an owner, builder and developer of a multiple housing unit in Missoula, Montana, for housing discrimination.  HUD claims the design and construction of two of the five units makes accessibility impossible for those with disabilities ...

Harry and David Expands Voluntary Recall

On October 8, 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration announced that Harry and David, LLC in Medford, Oregon is expanding its voluntary recall from September 27, 2012 for peanut butter products.  The recall is an extension of Sunland, Inc.’s voluntary recall of peanut butter products manufactured after March 1, 2010 because ...

Man Pleads Guilty for Selling Illegal Paraphernalia

On October 3, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho announced that Anthony Stoner of Boise, Idaho pleaded guilty to selling illegal drug paraphernalia a local store called Smoke N Accessories LLC.  The business is located on 6419 Ustick Road in Boise.   Mr. Stoner is part of 8 defendants charged in ...

Man Uses Sword during Arrest for Child Pornography

On October 4, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that Kamil Mezalka of Palm Coast pleaded guilty for receiving child pornography over the internet.  He now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in prisons and a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and lifetime ...

First Ever RICO Action Brought Against L.A. Bloods

On October 2, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced that three additional members of the Pueblo Bishops Bloods were found guilty of federal racketeering, narcotics, and gun charges.  The group is a long-standing street gang that attempts to control the Pueblo del Rio housing projects ...

Mayor of Barceloneta Sentenced to 120 Months

On October 1, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico announced that Sol Luis Fontanes-Olivo, the former mayor of Barceloneta, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a $150,000 fine, a forfeitur of $60,000, and three years of supervised release.  He was charged for bribery involved in certain programs receiving ...

Don’t Let a FEMA Determination Letter Stop You

If you’re a Mississippi resident and Hurricane Isaac survivor, you should not let a determination letter from FEMA that denies aid to stop you from taking further action to obtain aid.  Residents can ask FEMA to review the case again within 60 days of receiving a determination letter.     FEMA announces that ...

Heavy Sentences for Pointing Lasers at Aircrafts

The Federal Bureau of Investigation strongly discourages anyone from pointing a laser any kind of aircraft.  The act can put the aircraft in danger and classifies as a federal crime.  If you think you can get away with pointing a high-power laser pointer at an aircraft, think again.   The amount of “laser attacks ...

Farmers Affected by Drought Have Time to Replace Livestock

According to the Internal Revenue Service, farmers and ranchers affected by the huge drought in the United States have an extension to replace livestock and defer tax on gains made through forced sales.  The crippling drought has affected 43 states, and currently stands as one of the worst droughts in U.S. history.   Many ...

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