Riffing On The Times 7-26-08

TOP STORIES


California Bars Restaurant Use of Trans Fats
Lipo-Surgeons March In Protest

Bush and McCain Seem to Diverge in Foreign Policy
But most suspect McCain has simply forgotten the policy


City and State Brace for Drop in Wall Street Pay
Feds clear way for Top Exec pay raises


QUOTATION OF THE DAY

"I have had a very adventurous life, but not because I have an adventurous nature or yearned for a life full of adventure. Fate just wanted it this way."
Presidential presumptive John McCain on his captivity in Viet Nam and the resulting political career

WORLD

4,000 U.S. Combat Deaths, and Just a Handful of Images
Bloodless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan frustrate photo-journalists

Power Rising, Taliban Besiege Pakistani Shiites
Further confusing presidential candidate John McCain

Hole in Fuselage Forces Qantas 747 to Land
Pilots swear it wasn't there when they took off

U.S.

OSHA Seeks $8.7 Million Fine Against Sugar Company
Lack of Federal funding causes agency to seek funds elsewhere

Prosecutors State Case in First Guantánamo Trial
Claims Bin Laden driver was evil genius behind the wheel



BUSINESS

Weight Drives the Young to Adult Pills, Data Says
Internet and Ho-Ho diet lead to unrealistic body image and drug abuse

Plummeting Resale Values Lead Chrysler to End Leases
Suburban soccer-moms pulled from their vehicles and left stranded


YOUR MONEY

Danger Lurks When Shopping for Student Loans
Bankers find new "vehicle" for driving students into bankruptcy