RIAA to sue hundreds over illegal music sharing online
The Recording Industry Association of America plans a new campaign to identify and sue hundreds of Internet users who host substantial MP3 collections. It will search file-sharing networks and file several hundred lawsuits for damages within eight to ten weeks. RIAA President Carey Sherman warns that users who pirate music risk facing consequences.
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Washington
Music Industry ii
Recording Industry’ Association of America
RIAA
U.S
Carey Sherman
Iowa adopts 0.08 blood alcohol standard and new laws
Iowa takes effect July 1 with a revised drunken driving standard dropping to 0.08 percent. The package includes higher driver license fees, birth certificate fee rise to 15 dollars, and new crimes such as sexual exploitation by a teacher. Clerks of court may oversee up to four counties. Some sentencing changes and deer meat licensing updates also appear amid mixed industry reaction.
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Des. Moines
Towans
Iowa
Fear or faith divide over regional youth camp plan
In North Liberty Iowa residents confront national media scrutiny over a proposed $2 million Muslim Youth Camps of America facility on a 106 acre Army Corps site near an abandoned Girl Scout camp. Critics warn of radical activity while locals call it an environmental and community issue. The camp would hold 186 campers with cabins a conference center a beach boat docks a prayer tower and 66 car parking.
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the Gazette
Jenny Hollis
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Army Corps of Engineers
North Liberty
Hollis
University of Northern Iowa
Cumberland Ridge
America
Doctors ignore treatment guidelines for common illnesses
Rand Corp researchers report many patients with basic illnesses do not receive the recommended care. The New England Journal of Medicine study finds lapses in immunizations and standard medicines for heart disease, even among insured patients with preferred doctors.
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United States
Elizabeth McGlynn
Rand Corp
New England Journal of Medicine
Westwood Plaza ends Cedar Rapids cruise nights for cars
Westwood Plaza owner halted the loosely organized cruise nights at the Edgewood Road and Williams Boulevard SW lot after taking ownership. For two summers car buffs gathered Thursdays and Saturdays to show classic vehicles, socialize, and share coupons from B Bop s drive in. Tenants criticized the event but the new owner stopped it and the page notes more details on page 10A.
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B-Bop’s
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