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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
You may have received a form said to be part of the Census. This is not a scam! It is the American Community Survey, and should be filled out and returned. If you have questions Click here for more.
Pension Overhaul Bill Sent to President
Congress passed major pension legislation designed to assure American workers, including millions of baby boomers nearing the end of their working careers, that the pensions they have been promised will be there when they retire. Click here for more.
Tips on Tipping: How to Avoid the $30 Hamburger
The bottom line is that hotels have you right where they want you. Just as a bottle of water is more expensive inside a theme park or at a sporting event, the convenience of dining in your room will cost you. And room service is one travel expense that shows no sign of leveling off. Industry analysts note that hotels are just like other travel suppliers, eager to increase revenues through add-on services. Click here for more.
Cybercrooks Constantly Find New Ways into PCs
Apple loyalists take heed: Hackers and cyberthieves have begun targeting your beloved software. Hacking security holes in Apple (AAPL) programs is in an early phase. And Apple owners have yet to experience the full brunt of cyberintrusions all too familiar to Microsoft (MSFT) customers. But it's coming. Computer users at home and at work have more reason than ever to worry about an intruder sneaking onto their hard drives. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
New Bankruptcy Code Section Declared Unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge David Godbey of Dallas recently ruled that a controversial provision in the new bankruptcy code that restricts the advice bankruptcy lawyers can give to their clients is unconstitutional. Click here for more.