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New Boynton Beach Mayor could be appointed later this month
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsBoynton Beach city attorney Jim Cherof sent commissioners a recommended timeline in proceeding with filling the mayoral seat during Jose Rodriguez???s suspension. On Thursday, Rodriguez was charged with unlawful compensation or reward for official...Tags: Executive Branch, Boynton Beach, Elections, Police Investigations, Rick Scott
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Boynton Beach elected officials not visiting Haiti nor meeting with president
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsJust as a Boynton Beach delegation that included elected officials was preparing to travel to Boynton Beach's sister city of Les Cayes, Haiti, City Hall rocked with controversy. Mayor Jose Rodriguez and Commissioner Woodrow Hay had expressed interest in.....Tags: Boynton Beach, Elections, Rick Scott, Politics, Government
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Child and elder abuse numbers, other stats for Gloucester in 2010
Who's on Team Gloucester?Twelve children in Gloucester were removed from their homes and handed over to the custody of foster care parents or relatives last year, according to statistics released by Gloucester County Social Services in a report to be given to the......Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Family, Medicaid, Adults, Society
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Peter King doesn't stop 'til he gets enough
Spin CycleIn the latest of his sidewalk dispatches, Rep. Peter King (R-Seaford) takes aim at the mortal national foe that is Michael Jackson coverage. In a two-minute YouTube video that appears to have been smuggled out of Iran, King has his......Tags: Social Issues, Michael Jackson, YouTube, Defense, Afghanistan
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Peter King Defends Comments on "Factor"
The TV ZonePeter King on "The Factor" last night. His first TV comments on the Youtube business since Sunday, I believe. You missed? You've come to the right place. PK was on remote from DC, and Bill O'Reilly brought up the......Tags: Al Sharpton, Social Issues, Michael Jackson, YouTube, Abusive Behavior
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Things to know about meth
During our last Child Abuse Council meeting, representatives from many of the area agencies in attendance talked about the soaring number of meth labs that are being found, busted, or blown up in our local area. We agreed it was an important topic to...Tags: Substance Abuse, Methamphetamine (drug), Ephedrine (drug), High Blood Pressure, Abusive Behavior
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Churches to hold Holy Week services
Many Christian churches observe Maundy Thursday today, so called because of the mandare (Latin for commandment) given by Jesus Christ to his disciples to “love one another as I have loved you.” Services at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church...Tags: Religion and Belief, Religious Festivals, Easter, Anglicanism, Abusive Behavior
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We can do more to protect children
In middle school, my daughter had a friend who'd spent most of her life in foster care. During the next few years, the girl would pass through almost a dozen foster families, group homes and probation camps. She had a habit of running away when she felt...
Tags: Roman Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal, Teaching and Learning, Religion and Belief, Teachers, Los Angeles Unified School District
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Trice: Lawyer has unenviable job of defending those accused of abuse
Diane Redleaf is an attorney who defends people accused of abusing or neglecting children. Her job makes a lot of folks wince. It's no wonder. When we think of child abuse cases, we think of high-profile predators such as convicted serial child...
Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution, Justice System, Trials
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Event planned to shine light on child abuse
Don’t forget that this year’s Walk and 5K Run to End Child Abuse will be held Saturday morning. Activity will center around Widmeyer Park, where there will be food, fun and festivities for participants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for...Tags: Religion and Belief, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Human Interest, Civil Rights
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Meet the candidates before heading to polls
Hancock will hold its election for mayor and town council Monday, Jan. 28. The Chamber of Commerce, along with the Lions Club, will host Meet the Candidates Night Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room. If inclement weather...Tags: Fines, Aetna Inc., Elections, Politics, Abusive Behavior
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Treating them as victims, not criminals
Two years ago, Los Angeles County probation officer Michelle Guymon was asked to help child abuse experts study human trafficking. She imagined a globe-trotting break from 23 years in the trenches managing law-breaking teens. "I figured I'd be traveling...
Tags: Prostitution, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice, Abusive Behavior, Laws
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