Gadhafi's Forces May Not Have Eased Up Attacks

Libya today declared a full ceasefire, vowing to halt military operations against rebel fighters. It may not be enough, though, to thwart air strikes from countries, including Britain and France. They're poised to act on a United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing military action to halt Moammar Gadhafi's campaign to crush his opposition. U.S. and European leaders said Libya must do more than offer promises. And there are indications Gadhafi's forces haven't eased up at all.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/18/134664499/After-Ceasefire-Gadhafis-Forces-May-Not-Have-Eased-Up?ft=1&f=1003

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In Japan, Reports Of Radiation Tainted Food

Japanese officials are ramping up their efforts to bring the damaged nuclear reactors under control. But authorities say radiation has tainted some food from the region near the nuclear complex, and the effects of the damage have both short and long-term economic consequences. NPR science correspondent Chris Joyce and NPR economic correspondent John Ydstie, both in Tokyo, talk with Scott Simon about the latest developments.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/19/134682328/In-Japan-Reports-Of-Radiation-Tainted-Food?ft=1&f=1004

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Taco trucks and city regulations (Offthekuff.com)

Lisa Gray writes about the food truck craze in Houston, and the obstacles that these foodie entrepreneurs must overcome. Food trucks can be a serious urban amenity, a quick way to bring life to a street, parking lot or underused park. But some of Houston?s rules seem hellbent on preventing such outbreaks of civility. Consider, [...]
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Early Radiation Data From Near Plant Ease Health Fears

The first ground-level radiation measurements from within a 37-mile radius of the disabled Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant do not reveal any immediate health threat ? and perhaps not even any health problems measurable decades from now, if levels stay where they are.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/03/19/134658088/radiation-data-near-nuclear-plant-offers-little-cause-for-concern?ft=1&f=1007

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