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• Palin fires back at media, ‘Washington elite’
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, in her first real introduction to the American people as Sen. John McCain ’s running mate, struck back Wednesday night at news organizations and a “Washington elite” that have raised questions about her qualifications ...
• Ethanol, once darling, is losing some luster
Earlier this year, the Grocery Manufacturers Association assembled a diverse coalition of cattlemen's groups, hunger-prevention organizations and environmentalists to launch a relations campaign against ethanol.
• French issue call to storm 'electronic Bastille'
Groups as diverse as magistrates' bodies, labor unions, gay rights organizations and civil liberties defenders have said Edvige allows the state to intrude on citizens' private lives.
• Cheney pays visit to Russia's neighbors
Both Georgia and Ukraine have sought to pull themselves out from under Russia's shadow, pushing for membership in Western organizations such as the European Union and NATO, much to Moscow's consternation.
• New eBay site has social, environmental aim
Independent third-party organizations like Rainforest Alliance and Co-op America will screen sellers and verify the items listed on the site. "We really want consumers to drill down into the detail of what's behind that product," Chatwani said.