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I heard this on the radio today and thought I would share – Google
Experimental Broadband coming to a city near you soon. Google said,
there broadband is 100 times faster than home broadband and will be
priced competitively. I know some of you dislike Google products and
their practices but it should be interesting…

Article: Desperate cities beseech St. Google: bless us with thy fiber
Link: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/03/desperate-cities-beseech-st-google-bless-us-with-thy-fiber.ars

Here’s what Google wants to achieve:

“Our goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access
better and faster for everyone. Here are some specific things that we
have in mind:
” Next generation apps: We want to see what developers and users can
do with ultra high-speeds, whether it’s creating new
bandwidth-intensive “killer apps” and services, or other uses we can’t
yet imagine.
” New deployment techniques: We’ll test new ways to build fiber
networks, and to help inform and support deployments elsewhere, we’ll
share key lessons learned with the world.
” Openness and choice: We’ll operate an “open access” network, giving
users the choice of multiple service providers. And consistent with
our past advocacy, we’ll manage our network in an open,
non-discriminatory and transparent way.”

Link: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/think-big-with-gig-our-experimental.html

Other motives…

Google’s ulterior motives are to use the broadband network, not
necessarily build the network. Google’s in the business of building
big data centers, not networks. They have no experience building
networks. It’s a clever attempt, to get cable providers to beef up
data rates. Moreover, Google’s announcement mainly as a means of
furthering its long push for network neutrality. According to
analysts, Net neutrality battle scares Google as they could come out
as big losers. This announcement puts Google in competition with
carriers…

Link: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9155218/Google_in_the_broadband_business_Hardly

Here’s some article links about Google Broadband:

Official Google Blog: Think big with a gig: Our experimental fiber …
Feb 10, 2010 … The Official Google Blog – Insights from Googlers
into our products, …Universal, ultra high-speed Internet access will
make all this and …
googleblog.blogspot.com/…/think-big-with-gig-our-experimental.html – Cached

I thought this was a joke but read this => Welcome to Google TiSP
(http://www.google.com/tisp/install.html)
Introducing Google Toilet Internet Service Provider (TiSP BETA), our
new FREE in-home wireless broadband service. Sign up today and we’ll
send you your TiSP self-installation kit, …
www.google.com/tisp/ – Cached – Similar

Google to build high-speed Internet network – Business & Financial …
Feb 10, 2010 … Google’s “significant trial will provide an American
test bed for the next generation of innovative, high-speed Internet
apps, …
www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6193XH20100210 – Cached

Google Fiber Draws Another Bid? – 10 hours ago
Sarasota has entered the Google Fiber race for super-high-speed
Internet by renaming City Island “Google Island.” This announcement
comes less than a week …

PC World – 38 related articles ”
Cities Vie To Try Google’s High-Speed Internet? -WESH Orlando – 14
related articles “

If you suffer from headaches of any kind regardless, you owe it to
yourself to check out Dr. Kevin Smith book, “The Migraine Imposter”. I
heard Dr. Smith’s interview on Steve Harvey radio show this morning
and I was impressed with his integrity and sincerity in helping
resolve the headache issue. I know Steve was especially impressed with
Dr. Smith’s attempt to provide alternative evaluation and treatments
to headache sufferers especially where the status quo has been upheld
for years (misdiagnosis and/or drugs/injection therapy). If you suffer
from chronic headaches, check out Dr. Smith’s book
www.migraineimposter.com and visit Dr. Smith’s website for more
information: kevinsmithmd.com.

Links:
http://www.migraineimposter.com
http://www.kevinsmithmd.com

According to news report, Florida legislature is considering Florida
Bright Futures Scholarship program requirements to include either
paying back the scholarship or requiring the recipient to work in
Florida a set number of years after graduation.

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has helped more than
405,000 Florida students attend a postsecondary institution. The
program offers three levels of scholarship awards – the Florida
Academic Scholars award (FAS), the Florida Medallion Scholars award
(FMS), and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award (GSV). Read
this brochure to find out how to qualify for a Bright Futures
Scholarship.

For more information visit:
http://www.floridacapitalnews.com/
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/…/2009_BF_SummerNotice.pdf

The books below will provide you with a different perspective about
how nutrition plays a role in turning on and off predisposed health
issues.

Amazon Excerpts…

Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss – $4.40

http://www.amazon.com/Ultrametabolism-Simple-Plan-Automatic-Weight/dp/0743272560

Physician Hyman (Ultra-Prevention: The 6 Week Plan That Will Make You
Healthy for Life) delivers plenty of scientifically grounded
information about weight loss myths, effective individualized
strategies centered around the theme of stoking metabolism and a
detailed six-week plan—complete with menus and recipes—that “will help
you lose 11 to 21 pounds” in those first six weeks. The data and
prescription the author provides are far from simple, and results, if
attained, are not automatic. But dogged readers will come away from
the book with a thorough understanding of dieting principles, such as
the timing of meals, portion size, glycemic load, phytonutrient index,
the weight loss benefits of relaxation and the optimized functioning
of the thyroid. There are straightforward principles buried in the
text, such as “eat fruits and vegetables” and “move your body,” plus
tips for eating out (e.g., “don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions
in a dish,” “request a ‘crudités platter’… instead of the
breadbasket” and “order a light drink”); adhering to these tips alone
should prove beneficial. The opportunity for readers to remember and
apply any of the more involved information is a possible positive side
effect. (Apr.)

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever
Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and
Long-term Health – $8.00

http://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660

Referred to as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology” by The New York Times,
this study examines more than 350 variables of health and nutrition
with surveys from 6,500 adults in more than 2,500 counties across
China and Taiwan, and conclusively demonstrates the link between
nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. While revealing
that proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on reducing and
reversing these ailments as well as curbing obesity, this text calls
into question the practices of many of the current dietary programs,
such as the Atkins diet, that are widely popular in the West. The
politics of nutrition and the impact of special interest groups in the
creation and dissemination of public information are also discussed.

The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Food You
Were Designed to Eat – $7.23

http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Diet-Weight-Healthy-Designed/dp/0471267554

Amazon.com Review

According to author Loren Cordain, modern health and diet problems
didn’t start with the advent of packaged snack food, but much
earlier–back at the dawn of the agricultural age many thousands of
years ago. As humans became less nomadic and more dependent on
high-carbohydrate diets, we left behind the diet we had evolved with,
which is based on low-fat proteins and plenty of fruits and
vegetables. Sugars, fats, and carbs were rare, if they were present at
all, and survival required a steady, if low-key, level of activity.

Cordain’s book The Paleo Diet blends medical research with a healthy
sprinkle of individual anecdotes, practical tips, and recipes designed
to make his suggestions into a sustainable lifestyle, rather than a
simple month-long diet; he even includes cooking recommendations and
nationwide sources for wild game.

Claims of improving diseases from diabetes to acne to polycystic ovary
disease may be a little overstated, but in general the advice seems
sound. Can any of us really go wrong by adding lots more vegetables
and fruits to our daily regimen? One recommendation on safe tanning
with a gradual reduction in sunscreen is surprising and not much
detail is provided for safety issues that can accompany increased sun
exposure. Still, Cordain’s assertions have helped many people, and
could provide exactly the changes you’ve been looking for to improve
your health. –Jill Lightner –This text refers to an out of print or
unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Like Ray Audette’s Neanderthin (St. Martin’s, 1999), this is another
“if you can’t find it in the wild, don’t eat it” diet that takes the
germ of a useful idea and runs with it. According to Cordain (health
and exercise science, Colorado State Univ.), Paleolithic humans were
fit and lean because, as hunter-gatherers, they ate what was
available: meats low in saturated fats, fresh fruits, and nonstarchy
vegetables. Nor did they suffer from heart disease, cancer, and
diabetes, the byproducts of our poor eating habits and lack of
exercise. Then again, the average Paleolithic life span was about 30
years, not long enough to develop most chronic illnesses. Still, the
author asserts that by eliminating grains, dairy, refined sugars, and
processed foods from our diets, we, too, can thrive as our ancestors
did. Three levels of diet and six weeks of sample menus, with recipes,
are included.

Wellness Tip: Lights, Camera Snack! For your next @home [family] movie
night serve up these healthy snacks: 365 Everyday Value popcorn,
Popchips, Snow Beverages, Glutinos three cheese pizza…

365 Everyday Value popcorn: Balancing just the right amount of oil and
salt, our popcorn is fluffy, delicious and ready for any serious
snacker. Made in small batches by a family-owned popcorn maker, our
popcorn comes from a long line of experienced poppers. That’s
right…they’ve been popping for years. So pop in a movie, dim the
lights and leave the microwave alone. It’s salty. It’s satisfying.
It’s supreme snacking.

[via: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/item.php?UPC=0009948242872]

Pop Chips: We don’t fry it (unhealthy). We don’t bake it
(undelicious). We take wholesome potatoes, add a little heat and
pressure, and pop! It’s a chip. The only thing added is a flavorful
blend of seasonings for a snack so delicious and crispy, you won’t
even notice it’s (we hesitate to say) healthier.

[via: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035TZHME?ie=UTF8&tag=jmainformatio-20]

Snow Beverages: The Alternative Soda Thats Naturally Cool. Made with
all natural ingredients and fortified with green tea extract, Vitamin
C, B3, B5, B6 and B12
No high fructose corn syrup, No caffeine, No artificial flavors, No
preservatives

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