Haiti joins Caribbean Community at Montego Bay summit
Jamaica Prime Minister P J Patterson announced Haiti became the 15th CARICOM member during the summit in Montego Bay. Leaders said technical teams will study membership details including Haiti’s development status as the bloc seeks a regional common market by 2000 amid Haiti’s extreme poverty and potential concessions. Haiti President Rene Preval hailed the move as historic.
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Manila Bans Cell Phones on Roads Over Accidents
Manila bans cellular phone use on roads citing driver distraction from dialing. An $8 fine applies to violators, with an exemption for hands free devices and an allowance to pull over to make calls. The policy cites rising mobile use amid economic growth and telecom liberalization in the capital.
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FDA finds elevated dioxin in some chicken feed
FDA told about 350 poultry farms and animal feed makers to stop using a contaminated chicken feed. The agency said the dioxin level was not enough to threaten consumers, urging avoidance of cumulative lifetime exposure. EPA monitors the food chain. 80 chicken fat samples yielded 22 to 26 ppt versus 0.6 ppt normal.
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Oil prices fall amid Iraq sale rumors and UN denial
Oil prices dropped on rumors that Iraq would submit an oil for aid plan to the United Nations, easing fears of expanded supply. A UN spokeswoman denied any immediate move, while August light sweet crude settled at 19.56 a barrel, down 78 cents, and August heating oil edged up to 2.103 per 1 000 cubic feet. Unleaded gasoline fell to 57.92 cents a gallon as fears of higher supply faded.
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Investors weigh four unit or duplex rental plan
The reader seeks guidance on valuing multi unit properties and renovation costs for retirement rental investments. Advice covers budgeting for mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance, tenant screening, eviction risks, upkeep duties, and selecting properties along a commute route. A real estate lawyer is advised for purchase, leases, and tax matters.
Air Conditioners Often Mismatch Room Needs Says Experts
Heat waves push shoppers toward cooling units while experts warn many buyers choose the wrong size. Solar heat gain, room area, and occupancy affect BTU needs, with guides from Carrier and Ettedgui showing risks of oversized or undersized units. Experts urge careful sizing beyond charts.
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Scam weight loss cures and bogus medical gear scams rise
FTC probes surge of shady schemes selling hair restoration pills and non surgical “procedures” from InVisions Inc. to mass market weight loss gimmicks. Motion Medical Inc. allegedly billed insurers for pricier equipment than delivered, padding profits. Body Well Inc. faced charges over unsubstantiated slimming claims for Dr. Metz's Slimming Soles.
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