82-Year-Old 'Das Boot' Cameraman Will Finally Get Paid. In a landmark decision, a German court grants cinematographer Jost Vacano $540,000 in compensation and a share in the future profits for his contribution to the Oscar-nominated war drama.
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer and common ingredient in Chinese food. This substance is similar to glutamate, a chemical in the brain. Chinese restaurant syndrome refers to the set of symptoms, including chest pain, headache and sweating, that some people report after eating Chinese food.
Unhealthy Chinese-Food Choices. The next time you're at a Chinese restaurant, back away from the fried rice and think twice about General Tso's chicken--many dishes are loaded with sodium, oil and carbs, says Jayne Hurley, a senior nutritionist for the Center for Science in the Public Interest.