Ireland’s first abortion clinic opens in Belfast amid protests
The Marie Stopes clinic in downtown Belfast opened to showcases of protest as Catholics and Protestants call for investigations. About 400 demonstrators gathered outside while supporters urged reform and access, amid Northern Ireland’s strict abortion limits and cross border dynamics.
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Secrecy lifted on Scouts sexual abuse files
Decades of confidential records released show how the Boy Scouts handled suspected molestations from the 1960s to 1985. The Oregon suit yielded nearly 20 million dollars, with victim names omitted. The Times integrates the files into a searchable database covering 1947 to 2005.
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Democratic convention funds drawn from corporate donors amid pledge breach
Democratic convention organizers disclosed a $5 million funding mix from a committee backed by Bank of America Duke Energy and AT&T to rent Time Warner Arena for a three day event. FTC offers $50 000 prize for robocall blocking tech with open challenge running to January 17 and winner announced in April. Newsweek to end print edition and go digital in early 2013 with last U.S. print issue December 31.
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Tipping varies by region and dining level across Iowa
Data from Dirk Downing of Anamosa shows tips in eastern Iowa fine dining range from 10 to 20 percent. Cornell and other sources note 15 to 20 percent norms, with some servers reporting 20 percent plus. Local managers stress service quality and customer goodwill as drivers of tipping.
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Nuisance Regulations Prompt Landlord Rights Debate in Davenport
City officials weigh nuisance rental rules amid landlord opposition. Council members defend property rights while stressing neighborhood safety. Officials cite Davenport success with nuisance properties and crime reductions, amid broader Cedar Rapids area resistance and past court battles over crime-free addenda.
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