Well, here we go again. This is a really good analysis of calories and while true, you must burn what you take in to maintain weight but it is not just calories, it is the type and source of the calories. The article is right about the glut of 'food' but it is the glut of overly processed foods, the extremely high sugar and fat content in these dense sources. It is the lack of fiber that makes people continuously hungry and the high sugar/fat that is addictive; not unlike cocaine. There have been studies and studies that point to the obvious fact that EVERYONE ignores. Plant based (preferably organic) nutrition is the key. Like math? Chart the rise in obesity to the growth of 'prepared/fast' foods, drive through restaurants and other junk packaged foods. If people simply stopped eating this crap they wouldn't gain weight. They would be full/stuffed after most meals due to the high nutrition and fiber content. The body's mechanism to detect 'full' is based on volumetrics not food density. The low fiber and high fat/sugar/protein density overloads the body with excess calories it does not need. Too much protein also contributes as most people on the Standard American Diet eat way too much protein, not enough vegetables, beans, fruit and grains. Of course all the vegetables, grains, beans etc. have LOADS of plant protein without the animal fat and cholesterol. This same chart I suggest also is statistically related to the similar rise in Diabetes 2, heart disease, cancer and a host of other lifestyle diseases. Change the lifestyle diet in the USA and fix the healthcare system overnight! People just don't believe that nutrition is the key to Health & Wellness, not a pill. Cheers, Skip Stein Whole Foods 4 Healthy Living http://www.wholefoods4healthyliving.com/

Let the Free Intelligent develop occur and miracles can happen. There ARE ways that have and will have to produce clean, safe and plentiful energy. Get the bureaucratic idiots out of the way and reduce the overbearing suppression of new technology by entrenched industry giants and we can make this a more viable planet; and just maybe the Human Species and Planet Earth will survive!

I found this company: White Whale Productions says they can replace the internal combustion engine and other power systems that require carbon based fuels and reduce the carbon footprint to zero with the "Thorium PowerPack" a leased device to power mobile transports (cars, and trucks, trains and boats). Eventually they believe their PowerPacks will be as common as the dry cell battery, replacing all of the existing batteries, and carbon-based fuel driven engines. http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:White_Whale_Productions,_LLC:Thorium_Power_Pack

" if government officials are smart, they'll tailor the regulations behind the new standards to do this" You have got to be kidding. Most of the people in Washington are self serving bureaucratic idiots! They will do what ever their handlers in the political machine dictate, who are in turn funded by the automotive/oil mega-corporations. Don't hold your breath.

Well this is a great idea. Now who is going to fight all the Homeowner's Associations and their bands of Gestapo Idiots and their lawyers? They need to pass a law, like they did for satellite dishes (HOA's hated that!) to make it OK to do any scientifically approved energy savings stuff. Otherwise, these Gestapo idiots will come down on you like the vermin they are. If congress sets up a nice 'defense fund' for all the millions of homeowners to combat these idiots, my roof would be white next week! Of course the similar argument applies to water conservation. These Gestapo idiots demand you have a nice green grassy lawn; that consumes mega-gallons of fresh water, not to mention all the pesticide/chemical runoff back into our water table, streams and lakes. Anyone have a solution? I'd love to hear it!

Agreed. Maybe I should have rephrased that with maintaining an attitude of individual freedom and Free Agency. Even though you might work for someone else and depend on that company for 'benefits', an outlook of Freedom and Fortitude will serve you well. You don't have to cow-tow to anyone. Maintain your self respect, individualism and internal positive self image. Too many accept the view of others that they are less than they truly are. Most people/individuals know more than they believe they do. Pompous bullies in 'management' who succeed on the backs of others shouldn't be allowed to do so. It is individual freedom and attitude that allows one to succeed in the workplace; even under the most dire circumstances. You have to believe you can make changes for the better, strive for excellence and succeed at being an honorable individual; true to yourself and your family. Maybe all Pollyanna-ish, but Life should be an adventure, filled with successes, learning from failures, but otherwise striving to do better for yourself and others.

Well, it may be wishful thinking on my part. I hope to instill this 'fortitude' and attitude in my Grandkids; or at least some of them. It is surely not for everyone, but your success and mine should act as a possible model for others. What else can we hope for but to help others achieve success and some mode of happiness. Me, I've not achieved the monetary success that some have, but some level of independence in body, mind and spirit means more IMHO. While I consider myself 'semi-retired' or inactive is just a matter of semantics. I have started a couple of new business ventures to keep me occupied. Some in the past have failed, but others succeeded. It's not over until it's over! ! Cheers, Skip Stein

I agree. Too many do the work of too few. I know of guys working over 100 hours a week, just to keep their jobs; they are virtual slaves and indentured servants to the 'employer' who takes advantage of this lousy economy. Yes major companies, IBM and so many others! The only way to change is for more people to become Free Agents and take care of themselves. It is very difficult, frustration and you often go hungry, but the rewards of Freedom and Self-sufficiency are worth it. If 'W2' employees continue to accept this mistreatment, it will never change. Ages ago, unions were formed to stop this form of abuse, but they themselves became abusers and owned by political machines. No hope there. We must promote more individual self sufficiency. Help folks gain control over their own lives and well being. Stop linking healthcare to jobs. Stop linking retirement to IRA's and corporate largess. People must learn to take responsibility for their own lives and those of their families. Otherwise, they will continue to be slaves to corporate machines who abuse and misuse resources, talent and people. Cheers, Skip Stein Free Agent and Proud of IT!

Instead of focusing on filtering sites (not effective at all), why not spend the money on tracking down and prosecuting porn hackers who alter web sites and otherwise 'cheat & steal' on the Net? Censorship never works, never has and never will. Total Internet Freedom and individual filtering software (tools, the DEL key, etc.) are the best way to 'protect' individuals or your family; NOT unasked for invasion of privacy. Freedom of speech and expression are the only way to protect Global Freedoms and to expand them. Open Internet and Freedom to exercise your choice it critical. Who decides what is porn and what is art. Yes, track down obvious child abuse, slavery etc. Web and Internet filtering is NOT the way to do this. It is all just for 'show' and more political correctness. Garbage features like this make bureaucrats 'feel good' but do little to really protect children!

Well, I scanned and even did a page search so I wouldn't miss another posting, but didn't see a mention for EZGenerator (http://wholefoods4healthyliving.com/documents/ezgenerator4.html). This is surprising for a number of reasons. First of which it is the most powerful and easy to use product I found. Some years ago I also was frustrated when Front Page and some other web design tools died off. It is not only a pain in the but to re-do many sites (I host 15 or so - on IXWebhosting) but terribly time consuming. EZGenerator has SO many tools for the real web developer I won't go there as I am one to follow the KISS principle. As I have used it and gotten more comfortable I have experimented with more advanced features. Anyway, the support is pretty good and there are tweaks with frequent updates (automatic). The support forums are pretty good as well. The tutorials are great but can be a bit sparse when you are trying to do something specific. Overall it is a really great tool. Oh, and the templates are really great, numerous. You can change the entire look and feel of a site in just a few seconds by just using a different template. I haven't yet found a case where this broke any functionality. Pretty cool. Anyway, just my thoughts. When you find a really good/great product, you want to give them credit and help the sales a bit! Cheers

Could this, like so many other stupid web sites, have been designed by someone who doesn't actually USE the web for commerce? Someone who doesn't actually USE Netflix? What are we all too stupid to READ? I don't need big pictures, I want informative content! Another indication of the corporations viewing the 'public' as imbeciles who can't or won't read. Not the case; especially with folks who actually live and work on the Net and use it for most all purchases. Netflix, get it together. Don't underestimate your customer base or it will go somewhere else!

Part of the problem is that Google controls the Android Marketplace and tablets like the ViewSonic gTablet (running Android 2.2) aren't allowed to register so you can't purchase apps! This is pretty ridiculous and I consider it a 'restraint of trade' but I guess that is the way it is with Google. There ARE other android sites that provide excellent apps and many authors provide on multiple sites, but not many. It is still a new domain for devices and smart phones are leading, but tablets are very convenient, but because of size, not as easy to carry. Not easy to type or run interactive apps as they are not easy to hold and manipulate. There are a lot of difficulties but they are very nice for coffee table accouterments. Nice to have a nice tablet to look up something, add a netflix streaming movie to your que, scan email etc. I've had a ViewSonic for several weeks and it's presentation is great, easy to use, has a few glitches as all new tech does. All in all, not bad to couch surf, surf in bed while the wife watches Leno or something. I don't think they will ever take over from the convenient smart phone or laptop for replacement. Just a nice adjunct.

This is a ridiculous pittance. The Omaba Regime and team aren't serious. $130 million is chump change, we need more like $130 BILLION to provide an alternate to Middle East Oil and to begin to drive toward true energy independence. Don't let these idiots fool you. They love keeping us dependent so their cronies can reap huge profits. Otherwise we would be drilling like mad!

I just took a peek at Introduction to Data Communications. Nicely done; I plan to fully read it later as it fills in some gaps in my knowledge base! eBooks are drastically over priced as you say and do not seem to benefit the author at all. It is a crime that the price is almost the same (sometimes higher) than hard copy; amazing greed on part of the publishers! I would be willing to pay up to 1/2 of hard cover, but no more; might as well add to my library shelves. There is little incentive to read eBooks other than the novelty. They are often a bit cumbersome, hard to 'underline and annotate' and difficult to manage. Too many conflicting 'types' between too many formats. If not for Open Source like Calibre, it would be hopeless and still borders on such in any case. I applaud you sir! Cheers, Skip Stein Management Systems Consulting, Inc.

I'm certainly no scientist, but this does make some logical sense. Doctors/Scientists do not know what causes cancer; just ask them. Someone mentioned the pharmaceuticals knowing a 'cure' but propagating drugs instead. There is some logic to that as well; follow the money trail. The fact is that many believe cancer can and is being 'cured' all the time. The 'cause' of many can be found by a bit of regression/statistical analysis. Also applies to Type II diabetes and heart disease. Plot the usage of pesticides fast foods, processed foods, high fructose corn syrup (and other refined sugars); all against the cancer rates. Since the war on cancer, the incidence has hardly been reduced, nor the survival rates by 'modern medicine'. The numbers don't lie! See for yourself! Add to that the increasing dominance of GMO crops which cross-contaminate other more 'natural' neighboring crops; these 'foods' have genetically embedded pathogens/pesticides! How's that for genetic engineering? If you then research doctors like Max Gerson back to the 1940's, you will see a steady, constant track record of cancer cures! Yes CURES. The cure? Just natural foods, organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains. There are numerous clinics around the world (not in the USA) curing cancer with a Holistic approach. They can't do business here in the USA because it is illegal! Yes, the AMA, FDA, Pharmaceuticals have managed to write laws that tell doctors they cannot prescribe non-pharmaceutical treatments or the will loose their license and be prosecuted! Doctors get almost NO education on nutrition, much less nutritional therapies. How is that for following the money trail? Before you toss tomatoes (please place them in a basket as they are high in lycopene and very therapeutic for cancer patients!), let me say that I have prostate cancer! Yep, and treating it with a Holistic approach is working as my PSA levels have returned to normal (see: http://prostatecancerfight.info./ I am walking the walk. So, this genetically based historical comment/research may have some substance after all. If these indeed are primitive genetic throwbacks that have resurfaced because of depressed immune system or other environmental contamination caused deficiency, maybe it should be examined! If whole organic foods can treat/cure cancer, maybe this natural approach addresses the primitive genetic strains by combating it with the same defense mechanisms that the human body has engineered over evolutionary time. So called medical science has made absolutely NO progress in fighting cancer, heart disease, diabetes II and other diseases; while natural organic foods seem to be presenting viable alternatives. Do the math. Chart the 'success' if you can find any. Remember the definition of 'doctors' of a cancer 'cure' is surviving FIVE years! The success of alternative holistic approaches measure success in decades! Go figure. Do your own research! Cheers, Skip Stein Orlando Florida http://www.wholefoods4healthyliving.com/