Expert urges Californians to prepare for a great quake
USGS official Robert M. Hamilton warns that a magnitude 8 plus earthquake on California's San Andreas fault is inevitable. He says the coming disaster could claim thousands of lives and cause tens of billions in damage but losses can be reduced with study and planning. He notes precursor signs and the long interval since 1906.
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Consumer groups sue Mattel over toy advertising tactics
Three consumer groups file a class action in San Francisco Superior Court against Mattel, alleging TV ads manipulate children through research driven campaigns. They seek 16 million in damages plus reform orders and a 25 percent of advertising to a protect young children fund, arguing launch mechanism misnomer in a rubber band powered plane.
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Carlton 70s Named Safest Cigarette in Tar Nicotine Tests
The Carlton 70s regular filters top the government tar and nicotine tests, recording under 0.5 mg tar and under 0.05 mg nicotine per cigarette. Four rival lineups tie for second, with brands like Carlton king size menthol and non menthol also posting low ratings, while Players regular nonfilter ranks worst. In total 169 cigarette varieties were tested.
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