Rob Ford Storms Off After Being Questioned About 'Character Reference' in

Rob Ford storms off after being questioned about 'character reference' in

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Mr. Ford has not addressed in any detail his decision to write a “character reference” for Alexander Lisi, a friend who is accused of drug trafficking and is appealing a conviction for uttering death threats. The mayor also wrote a reference letter for …
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For some with Minn. criminal pasts, pardons come

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Pardons came to applicants with convictions for drug use, theft and forgery. The move can remove job obstacles or just ease embarrassment of youthful indiscretions. With pardons, the crimes no longer have to be disclosed. Pardons were denied in cases …
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Canadian weed finds export market in Asia

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The characteristics of cannabis use in the country also drive the trade. The drug is used mostly by foreigners and well-heeled Vietnamese, who are prepared to pay for quality. Vietnamese have long shown preferences for imported goods of all kinds – and …
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Glimpses from the past

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Dr. Hope Erickson, director of curriculum and instruction, plans to resign and move to Austin, Texas. Dr. Richard L. Stolsmark, superintendent of schools, asked for permission from the … A proposed collaborative effort involving leaders of local …
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