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The new regulation sets stricter than ever limits on the application of commutation of sentencing and parole for those charged with duty crimes, financial crimes and organized crime. It specifically stipulates that commutation and parole cannot be ap

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Broadcast on Coast to Coast: January 9, 2003 AA: I'm Avi Arditti with Rosanne Skirble, and this week on Wordmaster, we meet an English teacher who plays our program to his students, much to our delight. RS: What's surprising is that Brian Backman tea

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We all know that exercise is good for our physical health. A growing body of research is revealing that physical activity also has powerful implications for our mental health. If you follow my blog, you know that I regularly discuss the importance of

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