Lawsuits hit Net music downloaders

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The U.S.-based Recording Industry Association of America has launched hundreds of new lawsuits against individuals allegedly involved in illegal downloading of copyrighted music via the Internet. Industry analysts said that the lawsuits, which number 261, may signal a new front in the recording industry's effort against copyright infringement.

Patents & copyrights, Legal/Government Regulation, Copyright, Intellectual property, Sound recording industry, Recording industry, Recording Industry Association of America, Copyright infringement

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Canadian dips on list of world's 500 biggest firms

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The issue reveals that thirteen Canadian companies have made the list of the world's 500 biggest firms. It reveals that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. topped the global 500 for the third year - a list where oil producers and automakers dominate the top tiers.

United States, All Other Specialty Food Stores, Variety stores, Discount Stores, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., WMT, Rankings

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U.S. blackout probe to lack Canadian input

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An energy committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is investigating the massive power failure that struck North America. The probe featured presentations by U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and several state governors.

Government domestic functions, Legislative Bodies, North America, Use of energy, US House of Representatives, Investigations, Energy use, Energy policy, United States. Congress. House, Power failure, Power failures, Abraham, Spencer

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