Overturning two earlier rulings, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said last week an Arizona middle school assistant principal violated the constitutional rights of a 13-year-old public-school student by ordering her to be strip searched to determine whether she had in her possession a prescription-strength ibuprofen.
Asian BBQ, 9700 W. Tropicana Ave., received 37 demerits June 30. Violations included food handlers observed not washing hands between changing tasks. GRADE: C
One of the clear signs of a recession is the discounting of otherwise fairly expensive bottles of wine. This Markham Merlot is usually found for about $40, but I found this classic Napa Valley Merlot at just less than $20.
We’re officially into the dog days, so here’s an idea that should provide both relief from the heat and potential savings: Haunt those air-conditioned supermarkets, taking your time to browse the aisles to see what’s new and novel and find a few bargains (I always find that hanging out by open freezer cases is a good idea). And maybe you’ll find some of the things being sought by fellow readers:
Television, movies, magazines and other popular media often get blamed for pressuring teen girls to try to be as thin as models. But a new study finds that peer pressure also plays a strong role in how adolescent girls control their figures.
Legislators in Pennsylvania want to revoke Las Vegas casino owner Don Barden’s license to run a casino in their state.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the nearly steady stream of bad news about banks, many consumers are likely wondering if any bank is really safe.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. isn’t going down without a fight.