By failing to provide either interim guidelines or permanent regulations on odors both of which should have been in place by now the Commission has created a free ride for factory farms, with no regulations at all. A recent study revealed that children living on factory farms have an increased risk for asthma, with increasing prevalence of asthma outcomes associated with the increased size of the farm. The neighbors of these farms have nowhere to turn for relief, and their health and...

ANALYSIS: China overtakes Germany as world's third-largest economy. Green said that China appeared to be still underestimating its GDP by up to 20 per cent, meaning that surpassing Germany "probably happened a long time ago, in reality. Beijing - China has already overtaken Germany to become the world's third-largest economy and is likely to post more robust growth of about 11 per cent during the first half of 2007, a top regional economist said on Tuesday. The commerce ministry says it...

The groups' lawsuit maintained that the EPA did not follow proper rule-making procedures in crafting agreements between the farms and the EPA. A cadre of environmental groups, including the Sierra Club, had sued, claiming that the EPA's policies allowed animal feeding operations to skirt environmental laws and only pay a nominal fine. The petitioners in the lawsuit maintained that animal feeding operations pollute the air, emit terrible odors and attract hordes of flies that leave...

Comparable same-store sales from its Chinese operations rose 7%, while the rest of its international restaurants saw comps growth of 5% compared with the same period a year ago. Although this stock is nearing an almost 50% return over the past 12 months, based on management remarks from the company's latest earnings conference call, I think we will find that with the enormous overseas opportunities ahead, there remains plenty of growth for long-term-minded shareholders. Although this stock...

Those seeking salvation should head to Strasburg, follow the hand-lettered signs to a new business called "Pigs & Pies" and ask to sample their hickory smoked sausage. Second that with a piece of prepared-from-scratch cherry or apple pie, and your taste buds will see the glory of the coming of the Lord. John, who specializes now in the meaty side of the production schedule, heard opportunity oinking and suggested to his brother that they share their joy - for profit - with the huddled...