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Dear Friends: While not exactly legally binding, a "slavery contract" can come in handy when a master needs to spell out "duties of servitude" and levels of punishment for his chattel. Well, at least that's what we've heard: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0501061contract1.html We're going to apologize right now for this document (which, of course, comes to us from the great state of Florida): http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0503061lot1.html Donald Trump, the irritating millionaire, is tangling with his ex-wife Ivana over her attempt to secure a trademark that includes the egomaniacal developer's surname. Sadly, it appears that there is no legal way for both parties to simultaneously lose the case. Ah, to dream: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0503062trump1.html Thanks to eBay, some criminal cases make themselves. Especially when the subject of a Drug Enforcement Administration probe is using the online auction site to purchase equipment and chemicals for a home-based Ecstasy laboratory. Story at: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0428062dea1.html When the history of hip hop is written, a chapter should be devoted to the mayhem and gunplay at New York's leading rap music radio station. Entering the charts with a bullet has a whole different meaning at Gotham's Hot 97: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0502062hot1.html New prize contest has started, so enter now for a shot at some fine loot. Just tell us what's been hidden under the red box and you could be a winner. Right this way: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/contest/contest.html Regards, Your pals at TSG --- You are currently subscribed to tsgnews as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [email protected]