It's that time of year again when kids and adults alike change their identities. Some become princesses while others become zombies. Whatever the costume, Halloween is a time typically associated with candy, fun and games. But some of the fun products used on...
Month: October 2011
Recalled green vegetables, not always good for you
You've heard it since you were young child: eat your vegetables. But a recent recall of Taylor Farms bagged salads may have consumers thinking twice before eating the salad mix. Taylor Farms Retail Inc. has issued a recall of their bagged salad products due to...
Two US Senators propose new residential investment visa
Two United States Senators have introduced a bill that would create a new residential homeownership visa for foreign nationals. The measure is apparently intended to shore up the sagging housing market in the United States. The bi-partisan proposal would allow foreign...
Florida man with history of seizures causes fatal car accident
A South Tampa school community is grieving the loss of a teacher killed in a car accident this past Friday. The teacher and her husband had been driving with their young granddaughter when they were struck by a pickup truck. The granddaughter was the only survivor of...
Some citizens who are Florida residents do not quality for in-state college tuition
Federal lawmakers have discussed the DREAM Act for years, but no measure has made it through Congress. The idea would provide a pathway for certain undocumented immigrants to obtain legal status in the United States. The proposal would allow undocumented immigrants...
Florida women sues state and contractors for wrongful death
After a man lost his life in an accident in Florida in 2009, his wife told newspapers that she believed the construction in the area where he died was to blame. She later would file a wrongful death suit against the state Department of Transportation and several...
Choosing the proper family visa application
On occasion, people can be confused by the complex variations of potential family visa forms and applications. The application process can be time-consuming and daunting, even when the proper forms are identified. For instance, this blog recently discussed the...
Police in nation’s capital told not to ask about immigration status
The mayor of the nation's capital city has signed an executive order telling Washington D.C. police officers not to inquire into the immigration status of people they are questioning, even after an arrest, unless the person's immigration status is directly related to...
Medical malpractice lawsuit filed in 2007 finally moves forward
Becoming a victim of medical malpractice can be extremely overwhelming. When doctors, nurses, or other medical professionals make a mistake, the results can be devastating. In some situations a medical condition is worsened, forcing the patient to deal with more...
Florida officer finally arrested for role in car accident
When an accident occurs and the driver who caused the crash disappears, law enforcement will investigate to find the driver and arrest him or her. But the recent arrest of a Seminole County officer raised concerns after it took officials a month to make the arrest....