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Re: San Francisco to vote on high sugar beverage tax?

guest — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:15:50 GMT

If you asked this a few months ago I would probably disagree, but after taking a class on regulatory policy and doing a case study on the FDA, I am more likely to consider this a good policy.

When regulating you have to determine the intent of the manufacturers. Clearly, HFCS is an unnecessary additive and there many substitutes that are not as dangerous. Why then do manufactures continue to use it? Arguably, the case can be made that concentrated sugar and sodium additives are addictive. While I would prefer to see people just make smarter decisions, I think it's evident that American's either don't care or aren't educated enough. So yes, I think this is a good idea. Ideally, the revenue would be used to educate the public.

Sugar-free alternatives are available, but they pose a whole different set of threats. Tough issue...

Re: Favorite Smoothie?

guest — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:07:21 GMT

I don't like mine very thick, so yes.

Re: Fitness Mixtapes

guest — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:57:57 GMT

Not too familiar with those artists, but I like how you have it arranged. You might want to check out this thread in the running community.

Re: Secret Santa Thread

guest — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:03:57 GMT

Kawasa;

If you edit your post using the 'Plain Text' tab at the top you can enter HTML.

Re: The greatest city on earth?

guest — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:59:32 GMT

"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's

blood and probably themselves will not be realized.

Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering

that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die,

but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting

itself with ever-growing insistency. Remember that our sons

and grandsons are going to do things that would stagger us.

Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty. Think big"

-Daniel Burnham

Clearly Chicago.

NORAD Tracks Santa

guest — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:54:38 GMT

Kind of cool:

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.htm

New Year brings bottled water tax

guest — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:46:02 GMT

Just came across this article. Thoughts?

Re: Winning Books for Active People

guest — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:48:45 GMT

Kind of a different path here, but I would suggest The Heart of the Antarctic: The Story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907 -1909

It's the story of Captain Ernest Shackleton, who led the first expedition to Antarctica. The best story of endurance I have ever read.

Re: Diets

guest — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:45:17 GMT

I tend to agree, Liz. I think moderation is the key to healthy eating. Completely depriving yourself of things you enjoy is the reason so many diets fail.

Re: Favorite Smoothie?

guest — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:42:34 GMT

Interesting stuff, thanks!