by Rachel Balik Several countries say North Korea violated a UN resolution with this weekend’s launch of a rocket. While tensions will increase, further sanctions are unlikely. Launch Puts Japan on High Alert France’s president Nicolas Sarkozy declared that "This is a regime that has placed itself outside international law," after North Korea […]
Supreme Court Ends Phillip Morris Bid to Avoid Punitive Damages
by Kate Davey In its third appearance before the Supreme Court, the case of Phillip Morris v. Mayola Williams was dismissed, ending years of litigation. Philip Morris v. Mayola Williams Dismissed On March 31, the Supreme Court gave a one-sentence court order that ended a ten-year battle over damages awarded to the […]
Oregon Invites Bids for a Network of Electric Car Charging Stations
by Denis Cummings Oregon hopes that more charging stations will inspire an increase in electric vehicle use in the state. Oregon Solicits Bids for Charging Station Network The Department of Transportation solicited bids Wednesday to build a network of charging stations for electric cars, becoming the first state to do so. State officials expect […]
Pistachio Recall Could Be a Catalyst for FDA Overhaul
By Sarah Amandolar Will the pistachio recall, the second food borne illness to strike American nut processors this year, finally prompt FDA improvements? Routine Testing Caught Contamination The recall was prompted by a “potential salmonella contamination,” and is considered a “precautionary measure” taken by several retailers and suppliers, including Frito-Lay snack foods and the Kroger […]
MSN Encarta Surrenders to Wikipedia, But Is Wiki the Way Forward?
As traditional publications like Encyclopedia Britannica embrace user-generated content, Microsoft bows out for now, ceasing operations of its 15-year-old encyclopedia. Wikipedia Captures Majority of Online Encyclopedia Traffic MSN Encarta, which comes in the form of software and an online encyclopedia with free and premium subscription options, will shut down its online operations on […]
Dangerous Toxins Lurk in Household Items. Can They Be Regulated?
by Haley A. Lovett Chemicals in everyday items, such as flame retardants in furniture, may pose health and environmental risks, but consumer demand and corporate resistance may make state regulation ineffective. Oregon, New York Aim to Ban Household Toxins In Oregon, the Legislature will see a number of bills this session addressing […]
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