Should the big trucks get bigger?

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Highways may become more dangerous if the trucking industry succeeds in making changes to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, which expires Sep 30, 1997. Large trucks account for 21% of deaths in multi-vehicle crashes, even though they comprise 3% of registered vehicles.

Analysis, Trucks, Safety and security measures, Trucking, Traffic safety

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Are trial consultants good for justice?

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The acquittals of O.J. Simpson, William Kennedy Smith, and Lyle and Erik Menendez in their first trial, have been widely credited to jury consultants such as Simpson's Jo-Ellan Dimitrius. They submit prospective jurors to questionnaires scientifically constructed to cull unfavorable attitudes.

Cases, Services, Ethical aspects, Public opinion, Peremptory challenges, Jury selection, Simpson, O.J., Defense (Civil procedure), Dimitrius, Jo-Ellan

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What is a family?

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The evolving definitions of family represent the changes in society. Unmarried couples, homosexuals and single parents all consider themselves family despite the social stigmas associated with their lifestyles. An analysis of how families cope with social pressures is provided.

Social aspects, Family

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