FCC seeks to block steps to shut down a high-speed Internet access network

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The Federal Communications Commission desires to block Rhythms Netconnections Inc. from shutting down its high-speed Internet access in hopes of preventing customers from being without DSL access. The failing 'dot-com' industry has forced many DSL providers to file for bankrutcy and leaving many consumers without Internet services.

Government regulation, Telegraph & other communications, Laws, regulations and rules, Internet service providers, Telecommunications regulations, Government communications regulation, Rhythms NetConnections Inc., RTHM

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L'Oreal leaps into final frontier: getting men to color their hair

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It seems that L'Oreal is trying to attract the attention of men by advertising hair color for men. They hope to break into the men's market by the use of men's photos on the boxes and in the ads.

France, Toiletries, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Advertising, Toilet preparations, Toiletries industry, L'Oreal Paris

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Kosher-food marketers get gentiles to dig in

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Forecasts for kosher foods show a 19% increase over 1998 sales. This translates to sales worth $50 billion for 1999. Kosher food marketers are looking beyond Jewish customers to Muslim, vegetarians, and lactose-intolerant consumers. Empire Kosher reports that of $120 mil sales last year, 25% were to Jews.

Marketing procedures, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Targets & Markets, Kosher Foods, Food industry, Marketing, Kosher food

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