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...every new car. Among other things, the rules require that carmakers minimize the amount of chemicals used in the manufacture of their autos and dictate that new cars be 95% recyclable. Ford also complained that some directives cancel each other out - explaining that pedestrian safety rules will add weight to cars, while fuel efficiency directives anticipate lighter cars. Sighed a Ford spokesman: "We're piggy in the middle." But - to mix animal metaphors - is Ford crying wolf? "Think of the discussions in the late '80s about how the cost of controlling emissions would make cars more expensive," says Garel Rhys...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Biz Watch | 5/30/2004 | See Source »

...complexity of this formula played in Hall’s favor, since she actually finished fifth overall in the weekend’s team trials. But her third-place finishes in the other two events gave her the weight necessary to claim her spot on the national squad...

Author: By Lisa Kennelly, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Hall Qualifies for U.S. National Team | 5/26/2004 | See Source »

...carb, high protein, no fat--our efforts to get rid of excess weight have become complicated to the point of comedy. What works for most people is two simple steps: 1) eat anything you want, but eat smaller portions and less often; 2) turn off the TV and move! Don't wait for someone to come along with a weight-loss patch that you can stick on. It ain't coming. JOHN R. MAYER Melville...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: May 24, 2004 | 5/24/2004 | See Source »

...carb to shed pounds? You can also lose lots of weight by eating only popcorn and dill pickles, but that doesn't make for a healthy diet. WENDELL COVALT Redondo Beach, Calif...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: May 24, 2004 | 5/24/2004 | See Source »

...ever expect to conquer the problems of excess weight, we must be willing to turn away from fad diets and use common sense, which tells us to eat less and exercise more. MARJIE GILLIAM Dayton, Ohio...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: May 24, 2004 | 5/24/2004 | See Source »

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