| Advocates urge prevention in child sexual abuse (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus) MONTPELIER -- The murder of a 12-year-old Braintree girl earlier this month has reignited a debate over criminal statutes in Vermont. But child safety advocates say prevention remains the cornerstone in efforts to reduce the number of young people victimized by sexual predators. ... - By PETER HIRSCHFELD Vermont Press Bureau us.rd.yahoo.com |
Business Watch Wichita, Kan. -- Cessna Aircraft Co., the nation's largest builder of corporate jets, said Friday it is laying off another 1,300 workers, raising the number of jobs eliminated to half of its work force since November as the recession has depressed demand for its planes. topix.com |
Losing the Limo: New Fashion Dolls More funky than flashy, a phalanx of doe-eyed fashion dolls are jostling for attention on toy shelves this season. nytimes.com |
Top Execs to Speak at LIMA Expo New York Executives from Disney, LF USA, Hasbro, Mattel and Toys "R" Us will participate in the keynote panel "The Future of Entertainment Licensing" during the Licensing International Expo in June. topix.com |
Harraha s Shows Debt Matters as Largest Deals... Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s failed $531 million initial public offering in this year's biggest week for U.S. IPOs shows buyout firms will need more than a rising stock market to sell some of their largest investments. topix.com |