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The impact of California’s rules for a “Made in USA” label

Posted on October 1, 2014 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (October 1, 2014) titled “‘Made in USA” Spurs Lawsuits” describes the California Law that even one rivet in a product with such a label that is not made in the USA constitutes false … Continue reading →

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Testing alternate modes to get California Salmon to the ocean and back

Posted on April 19, 2014 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (April 19, 2014) titled “Swim to Sea ? These Salmon Are Catching a Lift”, describes two alternate paths to move salmon from drought stricken areas to the ocean. With priority being for California … Continue reading →

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Trucking Salmon to the ocean to ensure future fishing

Posted on April 19, 2014 by aviyer2010

An article in Bloombergbusinessweek (april 7,2014) titled “In California,salmon hitch a ride to the sea”, describes the low water levels in California rivers this year prevent the young Chinook salmon from finding their way along the rivers to the ocean. … Continue reading →

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