August 23, 2007
Disney, Hasbro Toy Factory Conditions in China "Brutal"
From the Lead Paint Department
U.S.-based workers' rights group said it found "brutal conditions" and labor violations at eight Chinese plants that make toys for big multinationals, and called on the companies to take steps for better standards.
"Wages are low, benefits are nonexistent, work environments are dangerous and living conditions are humiliating," it said
Disney said that it and its affiliates take claims of unfair labor practices very seriously, investigate any such allegations thoroughly and take remedial action.
Hasbro said it takes the report seriously and will conduct a thorough investigation.
news.yahoo.com
Walk with Dinosaurs (really)
From the Land Before Time
The BBC has constructed 15 life sized dinosaurs that walk and roar for the bargain basement price of $20 Million. They are going on tour here in the U.S., but unfortunately for us the farthest west they are heading is Texas. If your sound is on, the site may startle you a little bit.
Lunar Eclipse August 28
From the Sky is Falling Department
People across the western United States will have the best opportunity early Aug. 28 to witness the longest lunar eclipse in seven years.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said the event will begin 3:54 a.m. EDT, Aug. 28.
