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...Drugmakers are exploring new technologies such as digital watermarks and computerized ID chips to thwart counterfeiting. But health officials say consumers need to be aware of the problem and protect themselves by carefully scrutinizing the drugs they buy. Meanwhile, attempts to choke supplies off at the source are increasing, at least in mainland China. In Shenzhen, a booming manufacturing city located just across the border from Hong Kong, the Municipal Drug Administration investigated 1,956 cases and shut down 38 underground producers and sellers between January and September of 2003. That's up from the 226 cases and 9 wholesalers...
...broken bone in his leg would probably not have been enough to end his season, but Frey broke his tibia and fibula, an injury that continues to thwart the completion of that initial comeback...
...April 14 Assailants fire mortars at a police camp in Yala; authorities in Pattani thwart an attempt to derail a train...
...Bush administration have done more to combat terrorism before 9/11 [April 5]? The answer is a resounding yes! Unfortunately, that is also true for every American state and city as well as for governments around the world. No investigative commission can undo 9/11, but we have a chance to thwart other attacks. That's where the world's time, money and manpower should be directed. I wish the U.S. would lead that effort and not use valuable resources to second-guess what happened leading up to 9/11. Ronald Erickson Downers Grove...
Could the Bush administration have done more to combat terrorism before 9/11 [April 5]? The answer is a resounding yes! Unfortunately, that is also true for governments of other countries. No investigative commission can undo 9/11, but we have a chance to thwart other attacks. That's where our time, money and manpower should be directed. I wish the U.S. would lead that effort and not use valuable resources to second-guess what happened leading up to 9/11. RONALD ERICKSON Downers Grove...