"The first salvo in a broader public-relations counterattack by beverage companies to help the industry reverse its tarnished image" is voluntary restrictions on drink sales in schools. The guidelines, which will be touted "in full-page ads in several national newspapers," suggest that new school contracts remove carbonated soft drinks from elementary schools and remove sugary drinks from middle schools during school hours. All beverages will continue to be sold in high schools.

The Washington Post "is withdrawing its offer of free advertising for an organized event by the Defense Department," after its sponsorship drew criticism from peace groups and the Newspaper Guild, which represents 1,400 Post employees.

The Australian forestry company Gunns has suffered another setback in its lawsuit seeking A$6.8 million in damages against 20 environmentalists and environmental groups. In the Victorian Supreme Court, Justice Bernard Bongiono directed the company pay most of the defendants costs incurred to date.