-Caveat Lector- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:06:26 -0500 From: Jake Levich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ABOUT TODAY - Child Porn Ban Nixed; Nuclear Meat; More ABOUT TODAY 20 December 1999 ---------------------------- HOT TODAY --------------------------- CHILD PORN BAN STRUCK DOWN The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a portion of the Child Pornography Prevention Act, ruling 2-1 that the government may not ban explicit images that only appear to depict children. Law Guide Paul Reed discusses a landmark ruling. http://law.about.com/library/weekly/aa122099a.htm MEAT THAT GLOWS IN THE DARK? In a decision that has some consumers worried, the USDA will allow the food processing industry to nuke raw meat and poultry with doses of ionizing radiation. Nutrition Guide Rick Hall has the facts. http://nutrition.about.com/library/weekly/aa122099a.htm :::::::::::::::::::::::::: Advertisement ::::::::::::::::::::::::: 20% off your first purchase, with free shipping. Come shop at GoodHome.com for the Holidays! Whether you're looking for that one-of-kind gift, or decorating for the Holidays, find what you're searching for at GoodHome.com. http://clicks.about.com/357/1772.htm?PM=135 -------------------------- Headline News ------------------------- * Montreal Police Scour Bomb Plot Suspect's Van * Castro Urges Resumption of Anti-U.S. Protests * Russian Communists Claim Victory in Election For these stories and more, visit About.com's News Center. http://newscenter.about.com/news/index.html -------------------------- Today's Poll -------------------------- WHAT'S THE BEST MOVIE OF THE CENTURY? http://today.about.com/blpoll.htm ------------------------ Special From Jake ----------------------- HOW TO ... Sure, YOU know the score. As for us, though, we couldn't get out of bed in the morning without an instruction manual. That's why we turn to About.com Guides when we need to know how to do something ... without looking like rank imbeciles. Today's selections: * Assemble a basic home repair toolkit * Become a foster parent * Choose the right TV * Report gambling winnings to the IRS * Use a scanner http://today.about.com/library/blhow.htm --------------------------- More About --------------------------- * Kmart to offer free Net access, from Freebies Guide Lee Seats. http://freebies.about.com/library/weekly/aa121999a.htm * Jobs in the next millennium, from Job Search Guide Alison Doyle. http://jobsearch.about.com/library/weekly/aa121999a.htm * Surprising gains for Russian centrists, from Russia Guide Linda DeLaine. http://russianculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa122099a.htm --------------------------- Talk About --------------------------- TODAY'S CHAT HIGHLIGHTS Birding * Infertility * Country Music * Job Searching * More Times and details: http://talk.about.com/chatcentral/index.htm FORUM POST OF THE DAY: Is Bush a Dim Bulb? U.S. Government: Fri, Dec 17, 5:41 pm ET "Bush might not be the brightest light in the harbor, but he probably isn't as complete an idiot as he has thus far been portrayed. OTOH, it now seems clear that, as Ann Richards said, this is a guy who was born on third base and thought he hit a triple." --MIKEOHARA1 http://about.delphi.com/ab-usgovinfo/start/?msg=129.7 :::::::::::::::::::::::::: Advertisement ::::::::::::::::::::::::: Don't panic. Order wonderful gifts from Send.Com by midnight this Tuesday, Dec. 21, for free shipping and guaranteed Christmas delivery. Many elegant gifts under $50. http://clicks.about.com/374/1879.htm?PM=135 ------------------------ Don't Forget About ---------------------- COMPARISON SHOPPING http://shopping.about.com/comparison/ HOLIDAY CARDS http://cards.about.com/holiday/index.htm HOLIDAY SHOPPING CENTER http://shopcenter.about.com/holiday/ ------------------------ How to Unsubscribe ---------------------- To remove your email address from this newsletter, go here: http://talk.about.com/newsletter/index.htm?COB=home&PID=&command=unsubscribe Check boxes as appropriate, enter the email address under which you're subscribed, and click the "Unsubscribe" button. Please be sure to enter your email address exactly as you did when subscribing. -------------------------- Parting Words ------------------------- About Today, a free daily newsletter, lets you know what's happening right now, throughout the world and across About.com's hundreds of sites. For updates, breaking news, and more of our best, see http://today.about.com/index.htm MANAGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS: Change addresses, subscribe, unsubscribe: http://talk.about.com/newsletter/index.htm FEEDBACK: Give me a piece of your mind -- or several pieces. I can't always respond to your mail, but I read it. Jake Levich, About.com Editorial Director mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------ http://About.com "Expert Guides to help you find/learn/share" --------------------------------- *About This Newsletter* You are currently subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
