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You've hired a nanny...now what? by Erin Bandaru, last updated: Dec 01, 2012 09:51 AM: I've worked for GTM Payroll Services for 11 years and one of the most common questions I've heard over the years is, "I've just hired a nanny. Now what do I do?" From reading many of the posts on this site, I've come to understand how familiar that question is and that many people are in the same situation, wondering what their responsiblities are. I am hoping this article helps.

End Direct Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns by Jeff Steele, last updated: Oct 08, 2012 05:56 PM: Initiative 70 has been organized by District of Columbia voters to address corporate influence-buying and the "pay for play" culture that characterizes District politics.

Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes by anthony carducci, last updated: Sep 25, 2012 09:48 PM: During my time as an estate attorney, I have seen many people make many mistakes when it comes to wills and trusts. I have posted this article in an effort to prevent you from making similar mistakes. What many fail to realize is that this is not about death or a morbid fascination with such events. Rather, this is about about empowerment and making sure that you save your loved ones from having to deal with these issues after the fact.

Washington Nationals Offer DCUM Discounted Tickets by Jeff Steele, last updated: Sep 09, 2012 04:02 PM: DCUM Users can receive discounted tickets for the remaining Nationals games.

DCUM Favorite Novels by Maria S, last updated: Sep 03, 2012 12:41 PM: Books DC Moms and Dads love to read.

Top 7 Things to Know Before Hiring a Wills, Trusts or Estate Attorney by anthony carducci, last updated: Aug 10, 2012 04:17 PM: As a wills, trusts and estate attorney, I have come to realize that many people are unsure of what criteria to use when deciding which attorney to hire to help them protect their family. I hope this article helps to describe a few of the things that any parent should take into account when deciding whether to hire a wills, trusts and estate attorney at all.

Inside a Nanny Scam by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 04, 2012 09:00 AM: My secret life as a nanny applicant

Wills, Trusts FAQ by anthony carducci, last updated: Jun 26, 2012 12:40 PM: I have noticed that a significant number of questions have come up from time to time about wills, trusts, guardians and other related issues. As an estate attorney, I wanted to help answer some of these questions with this post. I hope that this post serves as a resource. It would be my peasure to answer any questions that this post raises.

Orange Admits Money Orders "Suspicious and Questionable" by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jun 25, 2012 05:55 AM: Under pressure from campaign opponents and the editorial board of the Washington Post, Vincent Orange has released information about money orders linked to Jeffrey Thompson. The new information increases suspicions that the money orders were used to circumvent DC's campaign contribution laws.

To Be An Advocate for Your Child by Organicmania, last updated: May 02, 2012 05:14 PM: Here I was stressed out over figuring out "how to advocate for my child," when I overheard a new Mom saying she felt really angry when someone bumped her baby's stroller. "Oh, wow..," I thought. "I remember when that was my biggest worry! Just wait till her baby gets to grade school!"

Sekou Biddle Endorsements Show Breadth of Support by Jeff Steele, last updated: Apr 05, 2012 07:55 AM: Biddle sweeps newspaper endorsements and gains support from full spectrum of DC politics.

Sekou Biddle: The Best Choice for the At-Large DC Council Seat by Jeff Steele, last updated: Mar 08, 2012 09:03 AM: Sekou Biddle combines a long track record of successful achievement in education and politics in the District of Columbia with a true commitment to cleaning up government. With a Council that has become little more than a joke due to ethnics controversies, Biddle will help create a government in which DC residents can be proud.

FBI Raid Shines Light on Vincent Orange Campaign Contributor by Jeff Steele, last updated: Mar 05, 2012 01:49 PM: Orange juice futures were the subject of the movie "Trading Places." In DC politics, Orange futures -- as in Vincent Orange -- have been paying off big. Now the FBI has raided the home and office of Orange's largest contributor. Is the Orange future market due for a crash?

Top Topics of 2011 by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 22, 2012 04:55 PM: The DCUM Forum topics of 2011 with the most views and responses.

Public Housing and Crime: An Insider's View by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 21, 2012 09:07 AM: Recently, Pennsylvania Ave, SE has been the location of a series of brutal, unprovoked attacks against women. The perpetrators have been linked to the Potomac Gardens public housing project. A discussion in the DCUM forums about the attacks and Potomac Gardens devolved into a series of accusations of racism. But, one comment stood out as particularly nuanced and insightful. That post is reproduced here.

Ward 4 Spotlight: Max Skolnik by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 16, 2012 12:49 PM: Max Skolnik wants to change how politics work in the District of Columbia. His means to that end is the Ward 4 seat on the DC Council. If his goal is lofty, the path to its achievement is no less ambitious. Between Skolnik and the Council stands the well-funded and popular Ward 4 incumbent Muriel Bowser.

Who Remembers EdBuild? by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 03, 2012 04:02 AM: At the time Kaya Henderson was chosen to be DCPS Deputy Chancellor, she was serving on the Board of Directors of EdBuild. What exactly was EdBuild trying to do and what might that say about Henderson?

DCUM: A Hobby No More by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 03, 2012 04:01 AM: For a decade, Maria and I have treated DCUM as a hobby. Starting tomorrow, it will be Maria's Job.

Are DCUMers Rich, Angry, Mean and Sex-Starved? by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jan 18, 2012 08:30 PM: The Washington City Paper Describes DCUM as "The Mommy-Fight Site" and Says its Members "Aren’t Getting Laid".

Pictures of Children on the Internet by mamamonster, last updated: Jan 10, 2012 06:55 PM: I recently made a disturbing discovery about some of my Flickr photos that I thought were private.