If you're wondering whether or not your car came equipped with a catalytic converter, the answer is probably yes. The reason is that the U.S. Environmental Protection agency tightened their emissions regulations in the mid-1970s. Catalytic converters have been a required component in car exhaust systems since 1975.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie could be considered to replace New York sports talk radio host Mike Francesa, according to NorthJersey.com. I would certainly at least want to consider him, CBS Radio New York vice president Mark Chernoff said. If he's interested and we're interested, it's worth pursuing.
Philippines: Vice President Teofisto Guingona resigns as foreign secretary, effective July 15. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo then takes over the post temporarily. On July 24 she names Blas Ople as new foreign secretary, who takes office July 30. Poland: Finance Minister Marek Belka announces his resignation.