Jury to rule on Yates competence to stand trial
In Houston a competency hearing for Andrea Yates, mother accused of drowning five children, was postponed for a week after New York and Washington attacks. Jurors to return Sept 18. If competent, a second jury will decide mental state and insanity. if not, trial barred until competence likely to return.
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Mitsubishi Ad Draws Ire Over Dyslexic Sedan Claim
Advocates for the learning disabled accuse Mitsubishi of insensitivity for an ad saying a $14,000 Lancer sedan must be dyslexic because it behaves like a $41,000 car. The company pulled the TV spot after five days but left a billboard version through October amid protests led by the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
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Mitsubishi Motors of America
Larry Silver
Learning Disabilities Association of America
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Eric Hirshberg
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Mary Kay shifts image to target teenage buyers
Mary Kay Cosmetics moves to attract teens with Velocity a new line for girls and women aged 14 to 22 aiming for 35 million in sales. Company relies on its direct sales force with daughters of consultants helping launch the brand while avoiding retail shelves.
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Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mary Kay
Jody Shervanick
Southern Methodist University
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University of Texas
Velocity
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Accused Monopoly fraud leader donated million to St Jude
Jerome Jacobson, amid charges in a McDonald’s Monopoly fraud case, allegedly sent a $1 million game piece to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The hospital has received $50,000 yearly since 1996, with postmark in Dallas from 1995. Authorities say he distributed winning pieces as part of the scheme. McDonald’s stands by its gift.
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St. Jude
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