Energy drinks spark debate on safety and usage
Health experts challenge claims of harmlessness as energy drinks surge among youths students and athletes mix caffeine with alcohol seek study stamina or sports edge. Sweden Australia and Canada weigh restrictions amid deaths and heart risk ephedrine taurine and guarana featured in warnings and headlines.
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Downturn in paradise hurts Caribbean tourism rebound
The Caribbean faces its worst economic downturn in 20 years after the Sept 11 attacks. Caribbean tourism, manufacturing, and offshore banking suffer as hotel occupancy drops, jobs vanish, and stimulus campaigns lag due to funding delays.
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Smithfield to invest in Chinese joint venture with Artal
Smithfield Foods plans a joint venture with Artal Holland B.V. in AFG Co. Ltd. in Guangdong China. Details were not disclosed. AFG reports about 8.5 million dollars in annual processed meats revenue and sells Maverick and Haslett brands. The move follows China's WTO accession seen as growth potential for Smithfield, a major U S pork and processed meats producer with roughly 6 billion dollars in annual sales. Earlier, Smithfield pursued IBP Inc. and Tyson Foods later acquired IBP for about 2.7 billion dollars.
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Tyson case marks major INS push against illegal labor
The Tyson Foods probe highlights a long, costly federal effort to hold employers accountable for hiring undocumented workers. INS aims to curb unlawful labor through focused investigations rather than large raids, citing significant undocumented presence in meat packing and poultry sectors.
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Freedom Trees memorial project planned across Midwest
A Cedar Rapids based effort with Alliant Energy and Trees Forever aims to plant Freedom Trees in at least ten Midwestern communities at sites like fire stations, police stations and schools. Alliant has earmarked 30000 for Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois plantings with nurseries donating trees. Community hosts submit a one page plan with participants tree count and letters of support to Karmen Wilhelm at Alliant Energy Cedar Rapids.
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Treasury auctions delayed by holiday disruptions
Treasury auctions are pushed back by holidays. The week will include sales of 10 billion four week bills, 14 billion three month bills, 16 billion six month bills, and 23 billion two year notes. Yields were 1.65 1.70 1.81 percent for bills and 3.22 percent for notes.
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Treasury
Markets Close For Christmas Holiday Trading
The nation's stock and commodity markets were closed Tuesday for Christmas. Trading will resume today, with some foreign markets reopening Thursday. The Gazette will resume publication of stock and commodity tables Thursday.
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