with humans, use of non-human primates (NHPs) is one the most controversial areas in biomedical research. NHPs (monkeys, apes and chimpanzees) are used in toxicity testing and various infectious disease and reproductive studies. The debate on use of NHPs in biomedical research is very complex with some in favor or against their use in research. Since 2006, America has been observing the third week of October as Save for Retirement Week. But as Reuters reports, just a reminder in the calendar may not yield the desired result. It is clear from The Investment Company Institute data that there is a yawning gap between the retirement savings of the affluent households with an income in excess of $200,000 and those of the more modest households with an income between $45,000 and $69,000.