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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2006 -- As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, a pain reliever manufacturer is honoring the hard-working Americans, including servicemembers, who make the United States great. The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes has placed about 312,000 “Hero Band” bracelets in BC Powder pain reliever 50-count value packs, through a partnership with the company. BC Powder is celebrating its 100th anniversary by honoring America’s servicemembers and other hard-working men and women. Courtesy photo  '(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “Our 100th year celebration is about the hard-working people who built this country and helped make life less...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A nanny who was arrested after police viewed hidden camera video recordings that appeared to show her shaking a 5-month-old baby is suing the recording system's manufacturer. Claudia Muro, 32, alleges that distorted camera footage wrongfully led to her arrest and imprisonment. She was arrested in October 2003 and spent two years awaiting trial before prosecutors dropped the case because of concerns about the tape. The footage was broadcast on television around the country. The lawsuit was filed against Boca Raton-based Tyco Fire & Security, according to a report in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The lawsuit...

Boca manufacturer of penis enlargement pill slapped with lawsuit New Jersey man says porn stars and doctors convinced him pill would work Published Thursday, February 17, 2005 1:00 am by By Sean Salai A Boca Raton herbal supplement maker that sold penis enlargement pills with “guaranteed results” is being sued in New Jersey court for false advertising. New Jersey businessman Michael Coluzzi, 35, alleges in the class-action lawsuit that he paid $59.95 for a 30-day supply of the penis pills sold by Alzare LLC but “experienced no increase in penis size” despite a guarantee of three inches within a week....

A California jury has found a firearms manufacturer partially liable in the accidental injury and crippling of a young boy in a unique court ruling against a gun maker. An Alameda County jury found Bryco Arms largely responsible for the injury of Brandon Maxfield, now 16, of Willits, nine years ago, the San Francisco Chronicle reported yesterday. According to the paper, Brandon was shot in the jaw April 6, 1994. He and a 12-year-old relative were being watched by a family friend who was living with them in their home temporarily. The Chronicle reported the 12-year-old believed some adult had...

I am hoping for some input from informed Freepers regarding patent licensing rates in the consumer electronics industry. I would also like information on what the approximate percentage of manufacturers suggested retail price is to the manufacturers selling price to the distributor, digital camera market pricing.