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A lot of attention is being focused ondieting this month, probably as a result of all the tempting goodies thatsurrounded us during the holidays. The thrust of many of these observances is topromote a healthy lifestyle. But today is a little different - its "Rid theWorld of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day", concentrating on the down side of thedesire to lose weight - diet products that defraud, disable and even causedeath About a third of adults in the U.S maintain a healthy weight Anotherthird are carrying around some extra pounds. But more ominous is the fact thatalmost one-third are clinically obese and at risk for diabetes and heartproblems.

You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. CensusBureau online at Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2009, p 93Statistical Abstract of the United States 2008, t. 199 http:// America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S CensusBureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air,on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http:// (look under the"Newsroom" button) U.S. Census BureauRick Reed, 301-763-2812fax: 301-763-3762richard.thomas.reed-at-census.gov Copyright Business Wire 2009. Learning Professionals Gain Unmatched Productivity Through Courseware AuthoringToolsSAN JOSE, Calif.(Business Wire)Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the Adobe eLearningSuite software, a new content-authoring solution for learning professionals,educators and trainers to create rich learning experiences that can be deliveredvia the Web, desktop, mobile devices and learning management systems. "The new Adobe eLearning Suite is a unique and highly integrated set of toolsdesigned to help professionals author, enrich, review and publish rich eLearningcontent all within one environment," said Naresh Gupta, senior vice president ofthe Print and Publishing Business Unit at Adobe.

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