The CDC is requesting public comments on new federal menu labeling requirements. Take this opportunity to make sure they know what you care about.

*** Federal Menu Labeling. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comment and information to help the agency implement a new federal law that requires the posting of calorie content and other nutrition information on menu items at certain chain restaurants and similar retail food operations and vending machines. The new law, Section 4205 of the Affordable Care Act signed into law March 23, 2010, sets uniform federal requirements for such labeling. Comments should be submitted to the FDA by September 7, 2010.

For more information, please visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-16303.htm.

We’ve embarked on an adventure to join the video self-publishing world as part of our newest project, Be-Eat-Drink (b-e-d). My friend, Cory, inspired me. Introducing b-e-d cuisine. Both the recipe blog site and the YouTube healthy food and lifestyle channel are prototypes and testbeds at this point, quick and easy ways to develop proofs of concept while working on the broader vision.

For now, I’m simply using my digital camera’s video recording function. Thanks Sqooby and friends again for such an amazing birthday present. It outputs AVI files so I am looking for a simple but functional AVI video editor. I’m willing to pay a small price, but I’m not looking for a cadillac program.

Unlike Cory and other hip designer friends, I don’t have a mac so I am now on a quest for PC video editing programs. I initially tested Video Edit Magic 4.4. It took awhile to navigate but that wasn’t the worst of it. It resulted in a night of continuous application crashing and pc rebooting, so I decided to test some others. My second experiment was with Pinnacle VideoSpin. It provided a similar interface as Video Edit Magic and the learning curve wasn’t as steep after having used another editing program.

I still have plenty to learn but found the Pinnacle VideoSpin program sufficient for my prototyping needs at this time. Have another program to recommend? I’d  love to hear about it. Have an insider at YouTube you can introduce? Even better. It’s about time YouTube jump in bed with a strategic partner or two to offer free and premium video editors. I’m happy to facilitate discussions if you like!

Interested in eating healthier? Check out the site, We’d love your input on future iterations.

Need to figure out what you should really do about youtube, blogging and other social media and internet marketing buzzwords? We’ll help you figure out how it all fits in your overall marketing strategy.

We’ve just started a project to help promote healthy food & lifestyle companies – primarily vegan and vegetarian. If you have a product or service that contributes to a healthy lifestyle, let us help you grow your business to the next level. Reach out for further details.