A California appeals court has upheld the verdict in a mesothelioma lawsuit against Georgia Pacific, which resulted in a $6.2 million judgment for a woman who contracted asbestos-related cancer from her home remodeling business. The decision affirms a verdict returned in March 2008 by a Superior Court jury in San Francisco in favor of [...]
Growing up, I was always a sucker for a good romantic comedy. During these teen years, I was an even bigger sucker for any John Cusack flick. He was a well liked guy and continuously portrayed characters...
You know the scene. Hell, if you grew up in a certain era, it’s practically tattooed on your eyelids. Lloyd Dobler (deftly played by John Cusack) stands in the driveway of the home of his beloved, Diane Court (Ione Skye). It’s early morning. He has his boom box, and his Peter Gabriel cassette. He raises [...]
Ya gotta love #8: 8. Make Sure the Teachers Show Up for Class “The most important question to ask when considering an application or making an enrollment decision is this: What is the degree of attention paid by this school...
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Though I am loath to endorse any hyperlink that leads back to the dreadfully awful Montreal Gazette, the following story is both important and uplifting to anyone who believes that all Quebecers should have the same full, and equal, rights under the law. This should encourage anyone who believes in freedom of expression, of multiculturalism, and most of all, of courage in the face of overwhelming (albeit...
Kurtwood Smith, Jerry Stiller and anyone else who has ever played a sarcastic and moody dad, it's time to call your agent. CBS is going to develop a sitcom based on the Twitter feed "S&*% My Dad Says." The feed,...
As early applications come due this week, Kathleen Kingsbury asks admissions officers: What advice would you give prospective students that they've probably never heard before? For the incoming Class of 2014, the news just keeps getting...
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The former Sarah Connor Chronicles killing machine, who in the past month has completed guest stints on CSI , Lie to Me, and Law & Order: SVU , is en route to Miami to shoot a role on the USA smash, sources confirm to me exclusively.