, The Providence Journal

Word from The Wall Street Journal that some law schools have been gaming the grotesque rankings racket of U.S. News & World Report magazine by channeling lower-scoring applicants into part-time programs that don't count in the ratings isn't surprising ("Law School Rankings Reviewed to Deter 'Gaming,' " Aug. 26).

Goaded by millions of product recalls, Congress has passed tough new legislation to keep lead and other toxic substances out of children's toys. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act sets new standards, strengthens the Consumer Product Safety Commission and makes it easier for the public to learn of potentially dangerous items.

The shipment this spring of 550 metric tons of yellowcake uranium from Iraq argues that the United States and its allies were right to be very worried about Saddam Hussein's nuclear-weapons intentions.

Polaroid, the inventor of "instant photography," next year will stop producing film for its instant cameras, having decided to concentrate entirely on digital photography and printing.