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Reports on the warning issued by the 'Consumer Reports' magazine on the trans fat contents of packaged food.

Reports on the introduction of Blog Builder, a Web-site tool from Terra Lycos SA.

Deals with access to prescription drugs online.

Reports on the certification program Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites launched by professional pharmacy associations in North America for Canadian Internet pharmacies that will purposely exclude any pharmacies that export to the U.S.

Provides information on the performance of online business-to-business advertising as compared to consumer advertising.

Suggests ways on how to deal with Internet fraud.

Provides information on the Condensed Games feature of the MLB.com online service developed by Cory Schwartz's team of stringers.

The article briefly discusses tennis player Novak Djokovic's victory over Roger Federer in the November, 2012 ATP World Tours Final tennis tournament, agreement among officials from college football's Bowl Championship Series on a playoff structure to take effect in 2014, and 2012 Rookie of the Year awards won by Major League Baseball's Mike Trout and Bryce Harper.

The article briefly discusses the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the travel plans of the New York Giants professional football team, the hiring of Mike Redmond to manage the Miami Marlins professional baseball team, and the relatively poor performance at free-throw shooting by National Basketball Association (NBA) players during the NBA's first games of a season.

The article discusses four women's badminton doubles teams, two from South Korea, one from China, and one from Indonesia, which were disqualified from the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England after officials determined that they had attempted to lose their matches, and looks at the history of teams which have thrown games.

The article focuses on the World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals in October 2011, which is characterized by a philosophy called LaRussaball that emphasizes the systematic and frequent use of the relief pitchers of a baseball team.

The article presents an update on U.S. ice hockey as of February 26, 2010, including the ability of U.S. players who are in their 20s to defeat Finnish ones in their 30s at a Vancouver Winter Olympics game in British Columbia, the victory of U.S. player Bill Demong at an Olympic game against the Nordic combined team, and the origin of a chant in favor of the U.S. team from a game against Soviet Union in 1960.

The article discusses topics related to computer and information technology (IT) from several online information resources. IT director Doug Turpin of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC said in a discussion forum that outsourcing can assist executives focus on resources more effectively. A report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development indicated that the U.S. is the 15th developed country with high-speed Internet access.

Reports on the investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission into the securities filings of Google Inc., as of August 2004.

Assesses the financial health and future of shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSLO). Percentage reduction in the share value after Stewart was found guilty in her court case; Economic history related to MSLO's stock price performance since Stewart's indictment in 2003; Indication of volatility in the price of MSLO stock on the day she was found guilty; Trading activity in the options market, indicating holders of MSLO stock were hedging their bets; Speculation about the share price as Stewart's case makes it way through the appeals process; View of author that investors will hang back until the MSLO board of directors and its senior management meet; Investors concerns related to media buying for Stewart's magazine and television show; View of the author the stock is over-valued. INSET: A Misfire on Martha.

The article discusses the July 22, 2013 birth of a son to Great Britain's Duchess of Cambridge. The child immediately becomes third in line to the British throne, behind his grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William. Commentary is presented on media coverage leading up to and following the arrival of the new prince, who has yet to be named.

Examines the impact of lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against individuals using file-sharing software to illegally download copyrighted music and makes music available to other computer users. Comments from Cary Sherman, spokesperson for the RIAA regarding the actions taken by the music industry; Goals of the music industry with the lawsuits with respect to rampant piracy of music by music fans; View of opponents that the move could backfire, alienating customers; Details of amnesty options offered by the industry to individuals who have not been charged; Comments from Wayne Rosso, president of Grokster Ltd., a file-sharing company that has been sued by music companies, regarding the continued use of his software despite objections of the music industry; History of the music industry's efforts to clamp down on this activity. INSET: Key Moments in the Online Music Battle.

The article reports on the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, noting the absence of major issues such as scandals over performance-enhancing drug use, and discusses mild instances of juvenile behavior on the part of the Olympic athletes.

The article discusses empty seats in arenas during the first days of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, with a focus on comments by the London Olympics organizing committee and the frustration of fans who were unable to obtain tickets due to corporate sponsorship of seats.

Presents summaries of business and political news and stories featured on the online publication of the newspaper "The Wall Street Journal" in October 2004.

Presents issues and events related to the information technology industry as of March 2004.