Latham and Fraser can afford to intervene in the news
The Stockholm syndrome, the phenomenon by which the kidnapped grow fond of their captors, is well known. Less so is the retirement syndrome, which seems to affect some notables who, on leaving a high-profile job, become bitter critics of their one-time colleagues and past associations.
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Many Dietary Supplements Are Contaminated
Many popular dietary supplements contain ingredients that may cause cancer, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, but U.S. stores sell them anyway and Americans spend millions on them, according to Consumer Reports.
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Hertz Obtains Canadian Antitrust Regulatory Approval
PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – August 2, 2010) – Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE : HTZ ) (”Hertz”) announced today that it successfully won regulatory approval from the Canadian Competition Bureau regarding its merger with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (”Dollar Thrifty”). Hertz filed its Competition Act notice on May 21, 2010. On June 21, 2010 the waiting period expired under the …
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Ferrell and Wahlberg arrestingly funny in “Other Guys”
Just when it seemed the once-robust buddy-cop action-comedy required a do-not-resuscitate order along come Will Ferrell and Adam McKay to show ‘em how it’s done.
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Chlorophyll markers to highlight contaminated meat – research
The £460,000 (€554,000) initiative, undertaken by scientists at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), aims to drastically cut incidences of meat contamination in abattoirs.
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Media & Entertainment
This article provides a selection of the most interesting ASA adjudications from June and a summary of the key issues considered in the applications. This month, the ASA gave particular consideration to the importance of substantiating claims, especially when making claims of an absolute nature.
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Comtech and CPI Receive Hart-Scott-Rodino Second Request
MELVILLE, N.Y. and PALO ALTO, Calif. — Comtech Telecommunications Corp. and CPI International, Inc. said today that they are in the process of responding to a request for additional information and documentary material from the Department of Justice that they received on August 2, 2010 in connection with the previously announced acquisition by Comtech of CPI.
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Vitamin B no help for stroke victims: study
PARIS – Vitamin B, while harmless, does not help prevent a repeat occurrence of strokes or heart attacks, according to a study released Wednesday.
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Adjusting kids’ sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children and teens who’ve been staying up late and sleeping in this summer are set for a rude awakening. School starts soon and it doesn’t start at noon. Sleep experts say the best way to adjust your body and mind is to start making the shift now. If you need to move your sleep habits back by two or three hours, start setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier each day.
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WNC Wellness review: Mission Hospitals and VA hospital try new tools and programs
• Mission Hospital to be the first trained by Mayo Clinic on social-media strategy: “Mayo Clinic has created a social media center that will train other hospitals in the use of social media tools like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.” – [medcitynews.com] • Vid: Pardee Hospital on WLOS ABC 13 Spotlight Carolina: “Pardee CEO & President Kris Hoce speaks to Tiffany Ervin on News 13. Spotlight …
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