Congress: Curb violence on television
Hollywood can reduce gratuitous violence on TV but is not to blame for real life brutality. Jack Valenti, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, told Senate Judiciary subcommittee members that earlier social ills existed before TV and cannot be blamed for the cruelty of the republic.
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Television Violence Act sparks Senate hearing and petition drive
The article notes the 1990 Television Violence Act on anti trust waivers for networks to discuss reducing TV violence, with a national petition by the Citizens Task Force on TV Violence. Dr Carole Lieberman argues TV violence fuels real aggression, contrasting with gun availability and urging parental guidance.
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Dark matter fills universe says Berkeley scientist
Berkeley scientists report strong evidence that dark matter makes up much of the universe including the Milky Way. Douglas Lin of UC Santa Cruz describes a halo of dark matter devouring nearby galaxies as cosmic cannibalism. The Milky Way expands to five to 13 times wider and five to 10 times heavier when the halo is included.
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Dark matter evidence from LMC motion study confirms unseen mass
Lin and colleagues Burton Jones and Arnold Klemola compare 1974 and 1989 images of the Large Magellanic Cloud to gauge sideways motion around the Milky Way. The method estimates the galaxy’s mass and halo extent, implying unseen matter could influence cosmic expansion or collapse over billions of years.
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Needle exchanges curb AIDS in many cities
Berlin reports needle exchange programs in 33 American cities are shrinking HIV risk among addicts. 8.9 percent studied changed behavior to lower HIV chances, with experts citing political will and cost-effective prevention. A WHO plan could halve AIDS cases in developing countries by 2000 if funded at up to 3 billion annually.
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Coca-Cola markets era bottles in three cities
Coca-Cola markets contoured bottles in Birmingham, Chattanooga, and Boston while preserving 6.5 ounce singles in restaurants. The firm targets younger consumers with hip branding and notes nostalgia does not drive sales. Coca-Cola leads Pepsi 41 to 31 percent in Central New York for all products and 21 to 18 percent for Coca-Cola Classic versus original Pepsi.
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Milestone tour firm folds leaving teens stranded amid refunds doubt
Skaneateles teens lose trip and money as Milestone Milestone American Leadership Study Groups collapses. About 5,000 travelers paid 1300 to 3000 dollars for Europe trips. Massachusetts Attorney General Scott Harshbarger says the office is investigating and contacting other attorneys general.
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US aids rights abusing nations, says Amnesty report
A London based Amnesty International report accuses the United States government of systematically providing military aid to countries with poor human rights records. It says Congress and the administration ignore a law barring security assistance to violators, naming Israel Turkey Guatemala and the Philippines as examples. A State Department official disputed the claim.
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