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Laura Pizzuto, 78, of Seattle admits she loses her words every now and then. An avid gardener, she will sometimes forget the name of a familiar plant. "But I know how to look things up," she says. "Or I can go to the library or call a friend." Occasional memory lapses are not going to slow down this professional artist. "I want to keep myself going so I can work and enjoy my grandchildren," she says...
...foods that have as much scientific evidence behind them as fish and fish oil. But I would keep an eye on turmeric, the yellow spice that is a major ingredient in American mustard and Indian curries. A relative of ginger, turmeric comes from the underground stem of a tropical plant and is being carefully studied for its medicinal effects. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that has anticancer properties and may offer significant protection against Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's begins as an inflammatory process in the brain. Anti-inflammatory agents like ibuprofen reduce the risk of Alzheimer...
...cheapest place to build cars, it's growing more attractive. Tariffs on parts have declined lately, and logistics costs should decrease as China's transport infrastructure improves. Last year Honda became the first foreign automaker to set up a major export operation, shipping a compact to Europe from a plant in Guangdong's special, duty-free zone. Chrysler plans to build its 300-model sedan in Beijing for domestic sale and possible export (although not to North America, where autoworkers would probably object). GM and Volkswagen export small quantities too, such as Chevy Venture minivans to the Philippines and Polo...
...restitution from Coca-Cola for the families of union leaders allegedly murdered as a result of engaging in labor activism. They have also called for a public commitment from Coca-Cola not to work with paramilitary forces in Colombia, while the Indian farmers want the company’s plant closed down and restitution for any long-term health effects...
Reason: British health inspectors had detected bacterial contamination at Chiron's plant in Liverpool, England, and shuttered the facility. Grumpy lines formed at clinics across the U.S., and angry investors pounded the stock, while profits sank. As if that weren't bad enough, Chiron closed another plant in Germany last July for similar reasons. That closing didn't affect the U.S. vaccine supply, but it didn't exactly reassure investors...