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#472 Updated: 9/12/07 8:38 a.m.

IRS: Tax Breaks for Teachers, Parents, Students
With the new school year now under way, the Internal Revenue Service reminded teachers,
parents and students that saving receipts and keeping good records can help them take
advantage of various education-related deductions and credits on their 2007 federal
income tax return.   Full story, smartpros.com

Ex-FBI snitch in S.F. indicted in hacking of financial institutions
Max Ray Butler, 35, of San Francisco created a Web site known as "Cardersmarket" that
served as a haven for those involved in "carding" - stealing, using and selling credit cards -
according to an indictment handed down by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh and unsealed
Tuesday.   Full story, sfgate.com

Whistle-blowers remain in the line of fire
Anyone looking for evidence that the system is still stacked against corporate
whistle-blowers might take comfort from a study just out in the US.   Fullstory,
msnbc.msn.com

Bellevue museum says it needs quick cash
Museum and city officials spoke face-to-face for the first time since it was discovered in May
that the museum's chief financial officer was suspected of stealing $300,000 during her two
years on the job.   Full story, seattletimes.com

Former housing director charged with fraud
According to the indictment, Matthew Price and Jennifer Stimpson conspired to get a
mortgage for Price's home when Price could not qualify for financing, used a straw
purchaser who was a Florida City employee and paid for the home with funds from a
contractor doing business with the city.   Full story, bizjournals.com

Smart Online CEO arrested on charges of securities fraud
CEO Dennis Michael Nouri and his brother, Smart Online employee Reeza Eric Nouri, are
accused of paying bribes to brokers over several months in 2005. The brokers, in turn,
asked customers to buy the Durham company's stock and drive up its price, the U.S.
Attorney's Office in Manhattan said Tuesday.  Full story, bizjournals.com

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