Monthly Archives: August 2014

Bill Targets ‘Weapons of Mass Perfection’ Advertising

Credit: jaimelondonboy on Flickr, under Creative Commons LOS ANGELES (WOMENSENEWS)– Four years ago Hollywood marketing exec Seth Matlins had a rude awakening that prompted him to scrutinize the industry to which he’d devoted most of his career. “When my daughter … Continue reading

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Hank Bullock

Hank Bullock     Harold (Hank) Edward Bullock passed away unexpectedly Aug. 11, 2014, surrounded by his family.    He was born in Corning, Iowa, on Feb. 5, 1927, the youngest of four boys, where he lived until the family moved to … Continue reading

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments (August 2014)

TSCA/FIFRA/IRIS/EPCRA IARC Classifies Dichloromethane, Other Substances As Human Carcinogens: In June, an expert panel of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded that dichloromethane, a chemical substance used to make plastics, synthetic fibers, photographic films, and solvents, is … Continue reading

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Bill Targets ‘Weapons of Mass Perfection’ Advertising

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Subhead:  Critics raise free-speech concerns about a bill seeking to limit Photoshopping and other alterations in ads. Supporters argue that advertising is a … Continue reading

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Space Plane Tech Could Power Hypersonic Aircraft​ for US Military

This artist’s illustration depicts the Skylon concept vehicle.Credit: Adrian Mann Engine technology being developed for a British space plane could also find its way into hypersonic aircraft built by the U.S. military. The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is studying … Continue reading

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Legends-Inspired Bugatti Capsule Collection Launched

Earlier today we told you about a very special display of all six Bugatti Legends editions at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The company is now using this rare event to promote their lifestyle collection called Capsule, which includes fashion … Continue reading

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Model airplanes take to the runway at EPCAL

(Credit: Tim Gannon) Hundreds of planes, jets and helicopters converged on the western runway at the Enterprise Park at Calverton Saturday and then flew around the area for most of the day. All of them weighed less than 50 pounds. … Continue reading

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