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Debate on Cell Phone Radiation Continues
Some recent studies have found higher risks for brain and salivary gland tumors among people using cell phones for 10 years or longer, while other research has found little if any risk. Other research has looked at the reproductive, cognitive and sleep effects of RF energy at levels similar to what cell/smart phones emit. Results have been mixed.
Motorola Shareholders Disapprove of CEO Pay
The vote, reported by RiskMetrics Group, a proxy and governance research firm, marks the first time that a U.S. company has failed to earn majority support from shareholders during a non-binding vote on compensation. RiskMetrics said Illinois-based Motorola was one of only a handful of U.S. issuers that last year had less than 65 percent for its pay practices.
Say-on-Pay Shareholder Votes Gain Momentum
The number of so-called “say-on-pay” votes has increased from only 6 in 2008, when Aflac Inc. became the first to adopt the practice, and 19 in 2009.
Senator Questions 30 Companies on Human Rights in China
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin this week sent letters to 30 information and communications technology companies – including Apple, Facebook, Skype and Twitter – seeking information about their human rights practices in China. Durbin also announced plans to hold a follow-up hearing on global internet freedom next month.
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