| Vitamin antioxidant supplements do not benefit
Cancer Research UK has said that the "jury is still out" on the health benefits of vitamin supplements following research saying that some may be associated with reduced lifespan. Researchers at Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark reviewed previous studies of the effect of long-term vitamin supplement use on health. It found that in 47 trials with 180,938 participants, people who took antioxidant supplements (beta carotene, vitamins A, E and C) were found to have a slightly higher chance of dying prematurely than those who were not taking the supplements. "Vitamin supplements do not seem to have the same benefits as getting naturally-occurring vitamins in your food," said Dr Kat Arney of Cancer Research UK. "Although the jury is still out on the benefits of vitamin supplements, this research raises the possibility that they could actually cause harm in the long term.
ARC says Foundation Fieldbus Dominates Fieldbus
HOUSTON, Texas, March 1, 2007 The Fieldbus Foundation, announced new research that confirms its dominance of fieldbus protocols in the process industries. According to a study prepared by the ARC Advisory Group, Foundation technology accounts for over two-thirds of process fieldbus revenues. In a study titled, "Fieldbus Solutions in the Process Industries Worldwide Outlook," the ARC Advisory Group, a manufacturing research and advisory firm based in Dedham, MA, reported that the global market for fieldbus solutions (those protocols included in IEC 61158) in the process industries reached USD $831.7 million in 2006. ARC projects current growth trends will expand the fieldbus market to over USD $2,279 million in 2011, with Foundation technology increasing its leadership with a strong double-digit growth rate.
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Ace (ACE) said it has named Evan Greenberg chairman in addition to his role as chief executive. American International Group (AIG) reported a jump in fourth-quarter net income late and unveiled a big share buyback and new dividend plan. AMN Healthcare Services (AHS) fourth-quarter net income jumped 44% to $10 million, or 29 cents a share, from $6.98 million, or 21 cents a share, a year earlier. The San Diego company's revenue grew to $283.5 million from $221.4 million. Alcoa (AA) plans to close its Reynolds Food Packaging plastics manufacturing plant in Mt. Vernon, Ky., by the middle of this year. The Pittsburgh producer and manager of aluminum and alumina facilities said the closing will affect 115 people. Bausch & Lomb (BOL), which recently completed a restatement of its results for 2005, said it was unable to file its 2006 annual report on time.
After dark: A wonderful tribute to an all around great guy
On Tuesday night, hundreds of area residents rubbed elbows at The Rockfish to pay tribute to and raise funds for Charlie Bauer, the owner and executive chef of the Eastport restaurant and all around great guy. The event, which featured terrific music from the Unified Jazz Ensemble, Rick & Regina, The Joe Grimaldi Trio and The Mike McHenry Tribe, was a stunning success, with guests showing up a half-hour in advance of opening and packing the restaurant wall-to-wall. The silent auction, which featured items ranging from golf bags and free tee times to fine dining and wine tastings, drew bidders and lookers throughout the evening, until the very last minutes of bidding. The live auction, although somewhat drowned out by the vigorous crowd, offered up exciting bidding on items such as Jimmy Buffett tickets, a trip to Napa and a BBQ party for 20.
Schools weigh in on good nutrition for kids
Susana Carabajal, a food service worker at Sebastian Elementary School, cuts up cheese to put on salads before lunch on Feb. 22. She said that the number of students wanting salads, which include lettuce, broccoli, radish, cheese, egg, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables, for their lunch is increasing at the school. .
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