Death toll soars in Iraq as car bombings hit Yazidis
Officials quote death estimates up to 500 after coordinated truck bombings near Sinjar and Qahataniya. U S military says al Qaida in Iraq carried out the attacks, while curfews and multiple hospitals hinder casualty verification. Yazidi minority fears further violence as sectarian tensions rise.
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Allergy tips indoors and skin test guidance
Schweiger advises allergy sufferers to stay inside in air conditioning, avoid early morning outdoor activity, and consult a doctor if symptoms persist. Skin tests by an allergist confirm allergies, with new meds like Loratadine available over the counter. many prescriptions exist. First frost in October helps ragweed, writer contact: Dick Hogan.
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New Home Sales Remain Steady in Heartland Markets
Sloan notes fewer fluctuations than coasts and Florida with no double-digit inflation. New home sales are slightly lower than a year ago. The Iowa Association of Realtors reports Cedar Rapids and Iowa City sales in the April-June quarter declined versus the prior year. Contact George Ford for more details.
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Costs Add-ons in Theft Cases Push Charges High
The piece explains that simple fifth degree theft carries a 65 dollar fine plus a 125 dollar enforcement surcharge, 32 percent criminal penalty, and 50 dollars court costs, totaling about 280.80 dollars for a candy bar theft. Court costs vary by offense, with 50 dollars for traffic and simple misdemeanors and 100 dollars for serious misdemeanors up to felonies, while docketing and filing fees may apply.
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Linn Fines and Fees for Simple Misdemeanor Trespass
A simple misdemeanor trespass case results in a $65 fine and a $50 court cost plus potential trial costs. An additional $20.80 criminal penalty surcharge and a $125 law enforcement initiative fee are imposed.
Charges Add New Surcharges to Drug Offense Fines
The article details added costs on drug and alcohol charges including a CARE surcharge rising to ten dollars, the law enforcement initiative surcharge, and a fifteen dollar note about a five dollar county addition. It notes totals include fines, court costs, criminal penalties, and other charges. Judges outline costs in sentencing orders.
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