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A Guideline For Handling Traffic Tickets by Michael Klijian, Esq

I asked attorney Michael Klijian to write an article regarding the handling of traffic tickets. Mr. Klijian’s practice focuses on defending drivers who have been ticketed for any and all types of traffic infractions in and around the Greater Los Angeles area, Beverly Hills and the San Fernando Valley . He handles each matter with the utmost of intregity, professionalism and skill. Mr. Klijian has proved to be a passionate advocate of Southern California drivers. A Guideline For Handling Traffic Tickets by Michael Klijian, Attorney at Law There are many different violations that drivers are cited for on a daily basis. My attempt… Read More

Checkmate Web Video: The Realities of Predatory Check Cashing Services

Wow, the Internet Celebrities have posted over 30 “comedy” videos on Youtube. Each video sends a message about the predatory lending crisis in this country. Entertaining yet very hard hitting. Check out the video below (beware of some well-placed four-letter words). The Internets Celebrities Dallas Penn and Rafi Kam go in for an investigative report on Check-Cashing. Themes explored include usury, economic instability, commercial banks and their profit line, and the cycle of poverty. Oh yeah, it’s a comedy. The video is shot on location in Bushwick and Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, New York. Also stars special guest Internets Celebrity Ben Popken… Read More

Warning: Predatory Service Practices at Local BMW Dealer

I received this letter today and wanted to forewarn others to beware when they bring their car in for service under “warranty.” Whether you’re bringing your BMW, Hyundai, Chevy or Bentley in for warranty service, know your rights. I, for one, was outraged by this story. Dear Mr. Steiger: Today I brought my 2007 BMW 650i into Pacific BMW Service for a check engine light. The car only has 7,000 miles. Not only is it under warranty, but BMW offers a free complete maintenance plan. The check engine light, once illuminated cannot be turned off by the customer, necessitating a… Read More

Link of the Day – The List Universe: Top 10 Amazing True Life Giants

From well before Biblical times, man has told amazing tales of giants. The likelihood of seeing a true giant was so slim that they have always been a part of folklore. But, thanks to modern record keeping and photography, we can now all see first hand, true living giants. This is a list of the top 10, ordered from shortest to tallest. Now giants were upon the earth in those days. For after the sons of God went in to the daughters of men, and they brought forth children, these are the mighty men of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:4 10. Bernard… Read More

$58 Million Merck Settlement To Change Deceptive TV Drug Advertisements

California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr., has brought Merck, the manufacturers of Vioxx, to its metaphorical knees.What brought about this “groundbreaking settlement”? “Merck’s aggressive television advertising convinced hundreds of thousands of consumers to seek Vioxx prescriptions before the drug’s risk were fully understood,” Attorney General Brown said. “Today’s groundbreaking settlement prevents Merck from releasing new television drug advertisements without obtaining federal approval.” Merck is now stopped from releasing new television drug advertisements without obtaining federal approval. The settlement places additional restrictions on Merck’s future conduct: The settlement places other restrictions on Merck’s future conduct including: Prohibiting the use of… Read More

Tort Reform: Med Mal Claims Overblown in Texas – Frivolous Lawsuits Are a Myth

Thanks to Bob Kraft’s Blog for bringing to light the facts regarding the reality behind the Texas “tort reform” legislation of 2003. In essence, the “tort reform” is nothing more than the insurance companies’ ability to lobby to put a cap on pain and suffering while increasing their profits. They have essentially stripped victims of medical malpractice from the ability to access the courts. Watch Fox 4 “Investigation-Tort Reform Questions” here. Read the Fox 4 “Investigation: Tort Reform Benefits Questioned” here. The rationale behind the legislation was that doctors were leaving in droves due to high medical malpractice insurance premiums and the threat of… Read More

Megan Meier: Myspace Hoax Leads to Teen Girl’s Suicide, Lori Drew Indicted

This story of the tragic teen suicide of Megan Meier is taken straight from the Associated Press article below. This beautiful young girl, full of life and promise, killed herself as a result of a MySpace hoax allegedly crafted by Lori Drew, the mother of an ex-friend who wanted to see what Megan was saying about her daughter. It is alleged that Lori Drew created the persona of “Josh” on MySpace to lure Megan into a false sense of budding romance, to gain her trust, raise her hopes and then destroy her. Evil, just plain evil. Born November 6, 1992, Died… Read More

New Cell Phone Laws for California as of July 1, 2008: Watch the Video and Read the Text

Well folks, here’s the low down on the new California cell phone laws that go into effect on July 1, 2008 taken directly from the DMV Website. Whatever you do, do NOT drive while holding your cell phone – you need to be using hands free technology. And please, please don’t text while driving. Watch the DMV Video by Clicking Here Update: 2009 Law Bans Text Messaging while Driving – See Video Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws. Q: When do the… Read More

Elisabeth Fritzl, Josef Fritzl Videos

I’ve been scouring the Internet and found a zillion video reports about the Fritzl Horrors. Below are links to many of the videos that come up. This story becomes more chilling by the day. More Video Links Joseph Fritzl Vacations in Thailand While Kids are Locked Up (1998) Sister-in-Law Speaks Out; Interview with Clinical Psychologist (MSNBC) Elisabeth’s Lawyer Investigates Possible Compensation (Reuters via New Zealand Herald) Fritzl Had Prior Rape Conviction (Yahoo! Video Australia) Fritzl’s Chilling Confession (CNN) Google Search for Fritzl Video Reports

Elisabeth Fritzl: How She Looks Today, Drawing, Photos and What Crimes Josef Fritzl Committed

Elisabeth fritzl face published an interesting article, along with photos, of Elisabeth Fritzl then and now and other related photos. In their article, it is reported that police say that Elisabeth looks more like her 67 year old mother’s sister than daughter. Her teeth are horrifically decayed, “After an emotional reunion last weekend, both sides of the family apart from Kerstin are all now living in a special, isolated room in a psychiatric unit near their home. “Doctors are said to have placed a cargo container outside so that Fritzl’s captives can retreat there if they feel too traumatised by daylight… Read More