“Mine rescue teams are the backbone of emergency response in the mining industry,” said Richard E. Stickler, acting assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health.

A couple of weeks ago in this column I talked about raising eggs at home and how there seemed to be a little more renewed interest in people taking an active role in the production of their own food. This week I thought I would follow up with tips on raising your own broilers.

The market for counterfeit luxury items is wide and deep, with everything from jewelry and perfume to handbags and sunglasses being sold. While busts like the January seizure of more than $1 million in knock-off fashion accessories in New York City make headlines, counterfeit luxury items are sold on streets all across the country.