EPA reports higher mercury lead pollution despite overall drop
EPA data show total toxic chemical releases fell 5 percent in 2007 to 4.1 billion pounds from 4.26 billion in 2006. Mercury and lead releases rose 1 percent due to metal mining, the largest source, while PCB releases jumped 40 percent despite decades of ban.
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Paris protests draw over a million as strikes falter
In France on Thursday more than 1 million demonstrated against the economy crisis. Police reported 9 officers injured as hundreds clashed with riot police in Paris Place de la Nation. Unions pressed for talks while Sarkozy’s measures faced doubt and France’s economy showed continued contraction.
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New Jersey Board weighs ban on genital waxing
The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling considers banning genital waxing after two women were hospitalized with infections following Brazilian waxes. Regular bikini waxes would remain allowed and officials note the practice can cause skin irritation and infections.
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Wisconsin parmesan named big cheese at national cheese contest
SarVecchio parmesan from Sartori Food Corp. by John Griffiths won the 2009 U S Championship Cheese Contest at Lambeau Field among 1 360 entries judged by 24 experts. Patrick Magan praised the honor while McCadam’s cheddar and Classico goat cheese placed second and third.
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