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Last week, I wrote in my column that “So far, consensus around the FAA’s thinking indicates that…
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Some Domestic Drones May Get Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas

Last week, I wrote in my column that “So far, consensus around the FAA’s thinking indicates that domestic drones would not be approved to fly with weapons.”

That was in reference to the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement that it will ease restrictions on civilian use of unmanned drones for use in surveillance and research.  The institutions most interested in using drones are law enforcement entities ranging from the FBI to local police departments.

Now, consider this:

Chief Deputy Randy McDaniel of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Texas told The Daily that his department is considering using rubber bullets and tear gas on its drone.

“Those are things that law enforcement utilizes day in and day out and in certain situations it might be advantageous…[more]

May 23, 2012 • 03:32 pm
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Thursday, January 12 2012

A Sacramento (CA) woman is suing juice giant Tropicana, alleging it is using false advertising because its juice is not 100% pure and natural.

In a 25-page federal lawsuit, Angelena Lewis claims she would not have purchased the juice if the bottle had been labeled correctly.  "While Tropicana claims that 'making Tropicana orange juice is truly an art' it is far more a science," said the complaint filed in Sacramento.  "The resulting product does not taste like fresh squeezed orange juice."

Apparently, the bottle says the juice is pasteurized, which allows it to last longer on store shelves. Tropicana’s website says the Pure Premium brand has 16 fresh-picked oranges in each 59-ounce container.  A statement issued by Tropicana indicated that it "remains committed to offering great-tasting 100 percent orange juice with no added sugars or preservatives.  We take the faith that consumers place in our products seriously and are committed to full compliance with labeling laws and regulations."

According to news sources, some local shoppers weren't buying the lawsuit.  “You want the real orange juice, well squeeze your own. No I’m sorry, then you know it would be 100%,” said Carnelia Smith, a shopper.

—Sources:  sacramento.cbslocal.com, consumerist.com

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