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Health group finds high lead levels in several toys

WASHINGTON - Toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, a California advocacy group says - a finding that may give holiday shoppers pause. (Boston Globe, 11/18/09)

Firms brace as screening guidelines shift

The region’s makers of mammography systems, digital detectors, and medical imaging software are bracing for the fallout from guidelines released Monday that suggest women start regular breast cancer screenings at age 50, rather than 40, and get mammograms every two years instead of annually up to age 74. (Boston Globe, 11/17/09)

Cognex makes offer for some options

NATICK - Cognex Corp. , which makes mechanical vision sensors, yesterday unveiled a cash tender offer for some underwater stock options held by certain employees, officers, and directors. (Boston Globe, 11/16/09)

GM generates $3.3b in cash, plans to start repaying loans

DETROIT - General Motors Co., signaling confidence in its recovery from bankruptcy, said yesterday that it generated $3.3 billion in cash in the third quarter and plans to start repaying government loans early. (Boston Globe, 11/16/09)

Group asks US government to invest more in electric cars

WASHINGTON - A group of businessmen launched a coalition yesterday to urge the federal government to make a major investment in electric transportation, pointing to electric cars as the best way to confront the nation’s dependence on imported oil. (Boston Globe, 11/16/09)