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Oklahoma Ruling Exposes Legal Issues with Sharia Law Bans

A federal appeals court's ruling against a proposed constitutional amendment to ban Oklahoma courts from using Islamic Sharia law represents more than a setback to the measure's proponents. Experts say that the decision also reveals how such laws fall somewhere between impractical and unconstitutional.

Several Airlines Embrace CO2 Trade, Buy Permits

airline profits plunge
Several big airlines are taking advantage of European carbon law by snapping up emission allowances at bargain prices, tuning out an outcry against the scheme by many non-EU airlines and shoring up demand in a market that saw prices cut in half last year.
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Kodak Shares Jump as Company Files Lawsuit Against Apple, HTC

The Rochester-based company's complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission argues that some of Apple's iPhones, iPads and iPods, along with some of HTC's smartphones and tablets infringe on Kodak patents involving technology for transmitting images.
Ron Paul's theme song was The Imperial March at  New Hampshire

Ron Paul New Hampshire Primary Speech [FULL TEXT]

Texas Rep. Paul spoke with supporter in New Hampshire last night after placing second in the 2012 primary, behind former governor Mitt Romney. Read the full text of Paul's speech here, where he claimed victory for the cause of liberty and said his campaign was nipping at [Romney's] heels.
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Hostess Returns to Bankruptcy Protection over Pensions

U.S. wholesale baker Hostess Brands Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Manhattan on Wednesday, just months after emerging from a similar process last year, after failing to reach an agreement with workers on pension and health benefits.

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