The White House has rejected several marijuana legalization petitions, one of which called on the federal government to stop interfering with state marijuana legalization efforts. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
Nassau County Juvenile Justice System Acquires $729,000 In Grants
Nassau County has accumulated $729,000 in State & Federal grants to help restore & reform it’s juvenile justice system. The emphasis will be on keeping more young offenders from being locked up & entering the states penal system according to the County Executive, Edward Mangano. The money is also said to help the highest-risk juveniles acquire the resources they need to live happy, healthy, successful lives. Hit the jump to read the full story. Amanda Mullen
NBA: Dwyane Wade Says the NBA Owners Have Done a Great Job at Publicly Complaining
As the NBA lockout drags on so does the frustration of everyone involved. Â There’s also a division on who the fans side with. Â I’m sure league officials and the players union each have public relation teams to advise them on how to stay favorable in public opinion. Â Dwyane Wade says the NBA has done a great job at complaining therefore garnering the sympathy of the public. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
Auto Talk: 2013 Ford Escape to be four-cylinder only, two EcoBoost options
The 2013 Ford Escape is set to bow at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month, but we don’t have to wait several weeks for engine options. The Ford Story (a Ford-run blog) reports that the next Escape will feature three four-cylinder engine options, with two of those four-pots being of the turbocharged kind. Funk Flex Find Flex on Google+
Auto Talk: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The Santa Fe, Hyundai’s innocuous entry in the ultra-competitive mid-size crossover segment, has received numerous subtle improvements over the years but has never garnered much attention. Come 2013, though, the Santa Fe should turn more heads, trading its dreary duds for Hyundai’s dramatic new styling language and packing a tech-heavy interior like that found in the Sonata. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
