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The critically endangered Javan rhino has been hunted to extinction in Vietnam, a leading conservation group said on Tuesday. Here is a list of some of the most endangered species in the world. Read the original: Top 10 endangered species

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This outline accompanies the presentation given by Terence MacCarthy at the 2011 October 21-22, 2011, Cross-Examination Skills Seminar held in Palm Springs, California. Here’s the document in PDF format:  2011-October-Impeachment-Terence-MacCarthy Note: Mr. MacCarthy’s presentation will be on line later today, October 24, 2011, in the  Self-Study – Streaming Video (Previously Recorded)  section of the “CPDA Members Area” of...

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 Note: You must log in to view this streaming self-study video program. SVP Cases: Exposing the Weaknesses of Static 99R, Static 2002R, MnSOST-R & SRA-FV Through Cross-Examination Dr. Brian Abbott, Ph.D., San Jose, California Originally presented on July 9, 2011 at the CPDA Defending SVP Cases Seminar in Berkeley, California Also, if you’d prefer, here’s the link to...

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If your business has ever received criticism by an anonymous blogger, you may be irritated. You might also start to wonder if defamation law might be on your side. Suing someone who has caused harm to your businesses' reputation and cost you money can be an option. But it's more difficult now that there are various online platforms...

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The still-emerging boom is bringing energy exploration to communities with no experience dealing with it and areas that were once, in rosier times, earmarked for other uses. View original post here: New Era for Drilling Raises Tensions in Fast-Growing Areas

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When the “roadless rule” was upheld in court last week, the environment and its allies got a big victory for a change. Excerpt from: One Win for the Forests

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Measure Restores Federal Open Fields Funding More here: Measure Restores Federal Open Fields Funding

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The Sacramento Bee – October 21, 2011 The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is issuing some 26,000 layoff warning notices to its employees over the next few days as it begins downsizing and shifting some of its work to local governments. It’s not clear how many employees are actually in danger of losing their jobs. Corrections is...

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By ADAM LIPTAK and MICHAEL D. SHEAR – The New York Times Published: October 23, 2011 WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidates are issuing biting and sustained attacks on the federal courts and the role they play in American life, reflecting and stoking skepticism among conservatives about the judiciary. Gov. Rick Perry of Texas favors term limits for Supreme...

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Cross-Examination of the DUI Cop Prepared by: Felipe Plascencia Law Office of Felipe Plascencia 15851 Whittier Blvd., 2nd Floor Whittier, CA 90603 This article was prepared for the CPDA October 21-22, 2011 Cross-Examination Seminar held in Palm Springs, California. Use this link to view the file :  CROSS OF THE COP 10-22-11 CPDA The self-study DVD and full...