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Time is money. But with American workers spending more and more time commuting to and from work, when is an employer required to pay for an employee's commute time? In general, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act controls issues regarding wages and hours , and describes which commute situations must be compensated as "work time." So when would...

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KALW News – The Informant – March 8, 2012 The Corrections Standards Authority today approved $602,881,000 in funds for jail construction projects in 11 counties, the second phase in what’s now a $1.2 billion investment ... Visit link: California to dish out $602 million for jail construction

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The project’s future has fallen on the shoulders of two high-profile politicians who aspire to become the city’s next mayor. Here is the original post: N.Y.U. Expansion Plan Upsets Some Greenwich Village Neighbors

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The late Alaska Republican’s former colleagues want six Justice Department lawyers to be punished or removed for alleged misconduct in his criminal trial. The Los Angeles Times – By Richard A. Serrano, Washington Bureau – March ... More here: Senators urge discipline of Ted Stevens’ federal prosecutors

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The Los Angeles Times – March 8, 2012 – Is it fair to lengthen the prison sentence of a convicted defendant because she makes light of her offense and hints that she might commit it ... View post: Los Angeles Times Editorial re: Lynne Stewart: 8 more years for mouthing off

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Among the people of Botswana, the wild African buffalo is the burger of choice. But this bushmeat could be making consumers sick: the animals harbour a pathogen that can cause severe fever in humans. The same pathogen is also common in some populations of buffalo in the US. Originally posted here: Buffalo bushmeat linked to brucellosis in Botswana

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Urgent action is needed to stop drought in West Africa's Sahel region turning into a humanitarian disaster affecting 13 million people, Oxfam says. Excerpt from: Oxfam warns of West Africa drought 'catastrophe'

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MANILA, Mar. 8, 2012 (IPS) - As the world commemorates International Women's Day today, women around the globe are speaking out on various issues that affect them. In light of recent natural disasters and calamities in the Philippines, women are increasingly citing climate change as one of their most pressing concerns. Read this article: Women Weather Climate Change

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Japan has ended its whaling season with less than a third of its annual target, said the country's Fisheries Agency. Link: Japan ends whaling season short of quota

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Almost half of the world's seabirds have populations that are thought to be in decline, according to a new review. Continue reading here: World seabird numbers still falling, says a new review