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It can be tough to navigate the nutrition maze
Here's a quick quiz to help your quest to eat well
Are you proud of your nutrition knowledge? Are you certain that you know everything about what you should eat?
It's time for a pop quiz that will put your knowledge to the test.
Here are some of my favourite questions (and answers) about food and health:
1. "Eating clean" is a diet term tossed around in certain circles. Which is the most accurate example of the phrase?
A. Miso soup
B. Banana nut muffin made without sugar
C. A banana and some walnuts
D. None of the above
The term "eating clean" probably first gained momentum in the 1990s and many continue to use the phrase when describing their quest to eat whole, unprocessed foods. There is no official definition for the phrase. Of the above list, the banana and walnuts option most falls into the "eating clean" category since both banana and walnuts are whole, unprocessed foods -- especially if you eat raw nuts freshly out of the shell. (Miso is high in sodium and some may view the fermented bean paste as too far removed from the soybean from which it is derived.)
2. Which of the following sweeteners is better for your blood-sugar levels?
A. Honey
B. Fructose
C. White sugar
D. Brown sugar
This is a trick question. Despite the reputation of honey, brown sugar and even fruit-derived fructose as being more "natural," they all have the same effects on your blood-sugar levels. Sugar is sugar, regardless of its colour and source. It enters your bloodstream quickly, triggers a hormonal response and delivers calories lacking in nutrients.
3. Which of the following foods is least likely contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries?
A. Cheese
B. Steak
C. The white meat of chicken
D. Olive oil
Olive oil is the answer. Traditional thinking says saturated fats -- or those derived from animal sources -- are what contribute to dietary cholesterol. This, in turn, tends to line and narrow your arteries with plaque, thereby increasing your risk of heart attack. Researchers believe sources of unsaturated fat such as olive oil raise your so-called good cholesterol and have a protective effect on your heart.
4. Which of the following iced-coffee drinks packs the fewest calories?
A. Starbucks venti iced chai tea latte made with whole milk
B. Tim Hortons large original iced cappuccino with heavy cream
C. Second Cup's 20-ounce vanilla bean latte made with whole milk
D. McDonald's medium vanilla chai tea iced frappe with whipped cream
The Second Cup option contains the fewest calories at 370. But you might want to think twice before downing too many iced-coffee beverages of any variety. Most contain more calories, fat and sugar than a burger and contribute to mystery pounds that tend to creep up in the summer. Here's how the above options break down nutritionally: The Starbucks chai latte: 380 calories, 63 grams of sugar, 9 grams of fat; the Tim Hortons iced cap: 470 calories, 20 grams of fat, 62 grams of sugar; the Second Cup latte: 370 calories, 47 grams of sugar, 12 grams of fat; the McDonalds's medium frappe: 580 calories, 75 grams of sugar and 26 grams of fat.
5. Greek yogurt is good for you because:
A. It's made in Greece, where western civilization as we know it began
B. It's higher in protein than regular yogurt
C. It's richer, yet lower in saturated fat than regular yogurt
D. It contains more probiotics than regular yogurt
If you chose B, you're correct. Greek yogurt is higher in protein than regular yogurt. Regular yogurt can contain 9 grams of protein in a 3/4-cup serving; the same amount of Greek yogurt could contain more than 20. You can get it with various fat counts, but even the non-fat version of Greek yogurt has a creamy texture and is high in muscle-building protein. That's because of the process of making Greek yogurt. (The Greek term refers to the way it's made, not necessarily where it's made.)
After the milk and/or cream to make yogurt is heated and enriched with live bacterial cultures, it is strained in a fine filter. This removes the water and the whey. The result is a yogurt that contains double the protein, just because it's more concentrated. It's also extra thick and doesn't require added thickeners such as gelatin and carrageenan that are sometimes found in other yogurts.
Choose plain Greek yogurt over flavoured varieties. It's low in sugar, has an appealing, thick texture and like most yogurt, it is full of probiotics -- good bacteria that will boost your gut health.
6. With the St. Norbert Farmers' Market now open, you're looking forward to preparing some locally grown vegetables for you and your family. Which cooking method will best retain your veggies' nutrients?
A. Steaming in microwave
B. Boiling in water
C. Roasting/baking in oven
D. All of the above
Researchers say water is the worst enemy of cooked veggies; in most cases, it leaches the nutrients out of them. So instead of boiling them, cook them in the microwave with a minimal amount of water and only until they are just tender. According to a study published in the Journal of Food Science, baking in the oven and grilling also help retain nutrients. Both are methods that require no water. If you need to cook your veggies in water, consume the water they were cooked in. That's where many of their nutrients will be lurking.
7. You've heard that most North Americans consume too many carbs, so now you've decided to cut them from your diet. Which of the following foods does not contain carbohydrates?
A. Almonds
B. Broccoli
C. Steel-cut oatmeal
D. Beans
This is a trick question. All of the above options contain carbohydrates, or foods that when digested, break down into glucose. (Fibre is the exceptional carbohydrate; your body can not digest it, so it's not broken down into glucose.) Keep in mind that all of the above options are complex carbs -- the health-enhancing kind that take longer to break down in your digestive system than less nutritious carbs, such as white bread, table sugar or fruit juice.
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ADAMS COUNTY — Adams County will spend $5.1 million to put up a levee at the industrial site where a biofuels company intends to locate.
Biofuels company KiOR said Monday it would locate its second Mississippi production facility in Natchez, a move that will create 300 jobs.
The facility will be built on a 120-acre tract of land comprised of the former Belwood Country Club. The company had originally announced the facility would be located in Newton.
KiOR uses a biofuel production process that uses nonfood stock, including wood chips. The Pasadena, Texas-based company's had a plant under construction in Columbus.
The Natchez Democrat reports shortly after the announcement county supervisors said in a news release that the county would build the levee.
Natchez Inc. director Chandler Russ said the levee was as part of the county's industrial recruitment package.
"The levee itself is the critical and necessary piece of infrastructure that has to happen in order for KiOR to take place at the Belwood site.
"It is really a piece of the puzzle to put in order to make the site competitive versus other sites," Russ said.
Board of Supervisors president Darryl Grennell said the idea to build a levee on the Belwood site, which floods during high water, has been floating for the last 14 years.
"There was always an understanding that there was going to be some kind of levee built on the property or the elevation on the property would be increased.
"We did not want to go ahead and build a levee without having a project. We always said we would wait until there was a serious industrial project that wanted to be located on that property," Grennell said.
Grennell said money from the Mississippi Development Authority would likely finance the levee. He said the board would seek for KiOR to sign a memorandum of understanding stating that the company would in return make a $200 million investment in the area.
A KiOR spokesman said the levee construction and a financial pledge was not a part of KiOR's commitment deal to come to the area, but the company did not want to comment about ongoing legal negotiations. The spokesman did say, however, that the company was comfortable with saying it would make a $200 million investment in the area.
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Purple has prepared everything for the Musical Drama her school would run for the Winter Festival. One weeks left until the Festival.
Purple has written a script, the act, and recorded the musics, together with her beloved friends: Happiny, Mime Jr, and Bonsly. They have practiced a lot and quite confident for their performance.
Purple's Mother and Father would come to see her performance. They were waiting unpatiently to see their daughter acted.
Purple recalled that the first time she told them about the Festival, her parents were really happy and proud. Purple were very happy to know that and promised them to do her best.
But, one night, she heard her mother cried. She were talking to Purple's father about something that had passed long ago. And that was about an acting club.
"One week to go," Purple thought, "We must do our best!"
Purple hugged Happiny, Mime Jr, and Bonsly all together. She wanted to make her parents and everybody proud of her.
"My friends, I will look for some other idea that may make our performance better and greater. Maybe Mom and Dad has a great video or something about act. I've heard them talking about drama," Purple said and went to her parent's bedroom. She searched the room for something that she could make as a reference.
She opened a drawer. And she found 3 pieces of award written her mother's name as a winner of the best actress.
"I've never known this,"
An album, an old diary and 5 CD pieces were put under the awards.
The album contained photos of her mother acting, cosplaying, and singing. She was really talented, Purple thought.
"These CDs must be Mom's performance. I'll go check them out."
As Purple took the CDs, a letter were falling down from the stack of the CDs.
It was a letter from a hospital. It was written in the year when Purple was 6 years old. It said Purple suffered a serious fever that might took her life.
She was curious about what had happened. She took the diary, opened it and started to read it page by page.
A stream of tears fell down so fast from Purple's eyes. She fell on her knee and sat down on the floor.
"Mother, I'm sorry..."
Purple ran to her mother. Her mother was surprisedly hugged by her beloved daughter from the back.
"Why, mother, why didn't you tell me?"
Her mother answered in confusion, "Purple honey, why are you crying?"
"Why didn't you tell me you were an actress?"
Her mother stood still, shocked, couldn't believe what she has just heard.
"You sacrificed your carreer because of me. I have ruin your carreer.."
Since that day, Purple looked so quiet, moody, and gloomy, she wasn't as cheerful as she once was.
Her mother and father couldn't do anything for her. She wouldn't even heed what people said. Neither Happiny, Mime Jr, nor Bonsly could cheer her. She haven't talked any words since that day. She ate less. She kept herself in her room allday.
Her mother was so stressed, she was dissapointed why she didn't destroy those files. Her mother was feeling guilty for making her only daughter stress.
She remembered that winter, the day she had left her daughter in the house, suffering from fever, and she went to the shooting place with her husband. She acted professionally and finished her movie so well.
When they came home, they saw the front door of their house was opening and a little girl had been staying unconscious on the cold snowy winter ground. They rushed to her and brought her back to her room. She was so pale and hot, "You... have returned..".
They called a doctor, and he said that she has a little chance of surviving. They both started to curse themselves for what had happened to their only child. Too many why-s to be asked.
She retired from her acting job and spent all her day beside her daughter. She couldn't live without her purple-haired girl. She would have never forgiven herself for risking her daughter's life.
A month had passed and Purple had recovered from her illness and could do her daily activities again. Happiness had returned to that house. Since that day, Purple's parents took another job and did not want to remember about acting and that disaster. They hid everything from Purple and prevented her from remembering that incident. And they lived as that incident were never happened.
The Festival day has came. People were coming to Festival. There were many stands that sold food, accessories, toys, games, and many more. Children were laughing and running. The sound of firecrackers were heard everywhere.
Purple was standing on the stage. Her sight was empty. Happiny, Mime Jr, and Bonsly were worried about her. She wouldn't even talked to them. They didn't know what to do. Everything they had prepared were left futile.
Bonsly put in the music CD in the Sound System, hoped that a miracle would happen. Happiny checked the lighting and the stage. Mime Jr tried to talk and cheer Purple. But she kept silent.
The Drama should began soon. People were entering the hall. They took their seats. They believed this winter night would be a great memorable night.
Purple's mother entered and took a seat on the second row. She hoped that her daughter would act and perform very well as that incident were never happen. She was so worried, didn't know what Purple would do.
Purple's father hasn't came yet. Her mother couldn't relax. She imagined so many bad things that would happen. She sat worrily among a group of people who laughed and waited unpatiently for the drama.
The lights on the stage were put off. And a narrator start to speak, she was telling everybody that the drama would begin soon. As soon as the narrator stopped talking, the curtain on the stage started to slide, and a dim light highlighting a girl with purple hair standing on the middle of the stage, dressed in a graceful gown. Her eyes were glassy, standing alone in silence.
Happiny, Mime Jr and Bonsly looked at her very worried. They were ready to close the curtain and turn off the light.
"I've caused such a trouble for Mom and Dad. I've ended their dream of becoming successful actress and actor.. I have ruined their life..," Purple started to spoke silently.
Everybody stopped their noise. Listening to Purple's mumble. Her mother's tear started to fall as everyone thought that the performance has started. Happiny, Mime Jr, and Bonsly have no idea what would happen next. Everyone kept an eye on Purple.
"Mom, Dad, I'm sorry for destroying your dream, your bright future, your everything.. Now, I'm an egoist daughter, dare to stand here and think want to be a good performer," tears started to fall down on her cheek.
The silent continued. People were amazed while her mother started to cry.
A woman next to her said,"I know she was great, her mimic is very natural. She is a good performer. It's so touchy, but you cry too soon, Ma'am"
Purple couldn't hold her tears. They fell like waterfall.
"Mom, Dad, I'm terribly sorry for what I've caused to you. I know, it would be better if I were never born. You will be shining stars now..."
A sound of door openned roughly was heard,"Stop that!" A male voice echoed to the silent hall.
Purple's father was standing there. People turned their head and switched their attention to him.
"Don't talk like that! We will never let you die! You're the only precious one we've ever had! You've never stopped our dream. You're our dream. The only and will always be! Our ambition as an actor and actress were not yet ended," her father started to tear, "It is now put on you! If you stop your performance, that means you kill your Mom's and Dad's dream!"
Purple looked at her father with tears all over her cheek. Her mother walked to the stage, and get up on the stage. She hugged her only daughter. They both fell on their feet on the stage crying.
"I'm sorry Mom."
Her father went on the stage and hugged her daughter and wife, "We'll never let you lose you anymore, Purple. We'll be all together."
And, everyone stood in amazement. Standing applause were given to them. That must be a really unforgetful winter night.
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I know, I know, it's too easy (and someone on Twitter already said this...I already forget whom) but the city that booed and threw snowballs at Santa Claus has now arrested Jesus. You could see this coming, though, when they started cracking down on Elmo and his friends over on Sesame Street.
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This week. video surfaced of Gruber -- who should be called MacGruber, since he seems to be skilled at blowing himself up -- speaking at an academic conference here in Philadelphia last year. We learned some important things when the video went viral. First of all, apparently you can be a moron and still get a teaching job at MIT. The key soundbite was that Gruber said that "the stupidity of the American voter" helped the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, become law in 2010. This was, in his opinion, because voters didn't understand that healthy young enrollees would be partially propping up the expansion of health insurance to millions of Americans. He also suggested that the Congressional Budget Office didn't understand the plan well enough to score the personal coverage mandate properly, as a tax.
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San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles
Airports in Elmira NY, US
Binghamton Airport (BGM)
Distance from City Center: 43.3 miles
Tompkins County (ITH)
Distance from City Center: 32.7 miles
Regional Airport (ELM)
Distance from City Center: 6 miles
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San Francisco International Airport Information
The San Francisco International Airport (Highway 101 near the junction of Highway 380) is the primary commercial passenger airport serving San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The airport hosts most international and domestic airlines offering cheap flights from San Francisco. You can also use Orbitz.com to book an alternate flight out of Oakland International Airport (1 Oakland Drive, Oakland) or San Jose International Airport (2065 Airport Boulevard, San Jose).
Parking at San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International's parking garages are a 10-minute walk or less from the gates, and there is free shuttle service from the long-term lots. Parking costs anywhere from $18 to $38 per day, depending on the option you choose. If you've used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you may have saved enough to justify spending the extra money to use the airport's valet parking service.
Ground Transportation Information
A taxi, limousine or shared-ride van to the airport will cost anywhere from $17 to $40. Factor in plenty of extra travel time for the 13-mile ride, as rush-hour traffic can be brutal. You can also use the public BART system or the SamTrans public bus service, both of which will cost you less than $10. Don't forget to use Orbitz.com before you leave to book a rental car in your destination city.
Restaurant Options at the Airport
The San Francisco airport has roughly 50 eateries where you can grab a coffee or have a light meal. Most of the restaurants and cafes are located within the terminals past the security checkpoint, but there are a few restaurants before you reach the security gates. Have a great flight to your final destination, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you're looking for cheap flights from San Francisco.
Elmira, NY, Airports
The main airport in Elmira is the Elmira Corning Regional Airport, which is served by providers such as Delta, Allegiant, and US Airways. It is located at 276 Sing Sing Rd. in Horseheads, New York. Cheap flights to Elmira will most likely arrive at this airport. Low-cost tickets and sales on airfares can be found at Orbitz.com.
Transportation From the Airport
Rental cars are available from providers such as Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis. Taxi services can also be used. Local taxi companies include Terps Enterprises and Bill's Taxi.
Weather in Elmira, NY
Summer weather in Elmira has an average temperature of 70.3 degrees Fahrenheit in July and average highs of 82.3 degrees Fahrenheit. In January, lows can reach 15 degrees Fahrenheit on average.
Major Attractions in Elmira, NY
The Arnot Art Museum and Bloch Studio is excellent for art lovers, and the Chemung Valley History Museum is perfect for those who want to learn about the history of the area. First Arena is the area sports and recreational arena, and the Harris Hill Kiddie Park is a great amusement park for children and families to explore. The Science & Discovery Center provides science-themed activities and exhibits. Book tickets to these venues and find cheap flights to Elmira on Orbitz.com.
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2011 Lobbying Disclosure:
Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
GAO-12-492: Published: Mar 30, 2012. Publicly Released: Mar 30, 2012.
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What GAO Found
Most lobbyists were able to provide documentation to demonstrate compliance with disclosure requirements. This finding is similar to GAOs results from prior reviews. There are no specific requirements for lobbyists to create or maintain documentation related to disclosure reports they file under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 as amended (LDA). Nonetheless, and similar to last years results, for two key elements of the reports (income and expenses), GAO estimates that lobbyists could provide documentation to support approximately 93 percent of the disclosure reports for the third and fourth quarters of 2010 and the first and second quarters of 2011. According to documentation lobbyists provided for income and expenses, GAO estimates that the amounts disclosed were properly reported and supported for 63 percent of the quarterly lobbying disclosure (LD-2) reports. For lobbyists and lobbying firms listed on the LD-2 report, an estimated 86 percent filed year-end 2010 or midyear 2011 reports of federal political campaign contributions (LD-203) reports as required. For LD-203 political contributions reports, GAO estimates that a minimum of 4 percent of all LD-203 reports omitted one or more reportable political contributions that were documented in the Federal Election Commission database. Fewer lobbyists17 this year versus 21 in the prior yearstated that they planned to amend their LD-2 report following GAOs reviews to make correction on one or more data elements. As of March 2012, 9 of 17 amended their disclosure reports.
Lobbyists are required to file LD-2 reports for the quarter in which they first register. The majority of lobbyists who newly registered with the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives in the third and fourth quarters of 2010 and first and second quarters of 2011 filed required disclosure reports for that period. GAO could identify corresponding reports on file for lobbying activity for 88 percent of registrants.
The majority of lobbyists felt that the terms associated with disclosure reporting were clear and understandable and the requirements were easy to meet. However, a few lobbyists reported challenges in complying with the LDA.
The U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia (the Office) stated that it has resources and authorities to pursue civil or criminal cases for noncompliance with LDA requirements. To enhance enforcement efforts and support the 17 staff who have been working on compliance issues on a part-time basis, the Office hired one contract staff member in September 2010 who works full-time on lobbying compliance issues. The Office has primarily focused on contacting lobbyists who have potentially violated the LDA by not filing disclosure reports. In November 2011, the Office settled its first enforcement case since the enactment of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA), and reached a $45,000 settlement with a lobbying firm that had been referred to the Office repeatedly for failure to file disclosure reports. More than half of the 561 lobbyists who were contacted for noncompliance with LD-2 requirements for calendar years 2009 and 2010 are now compliant. Approximately 1,081 lobbyists were referred by the Secretary of the Senate for noncompliance with LD-203 requirements for calendar year 2009.
Why GAO Did This Study
HLOGA requires lobbyists to file quarterly lobbying disclosure reports and semiannual reports on certain political contributions. HLOGA also requires that GAO annually (1) determine the extent to which lobbyists can demonstrate compliance with disclosure requirements, (2) identify any challenges to compliance that lobbyists report, and (3) describe the resources and authorities available to the Office and the efforts the Office has made to improve its enforcement of the LDA. This is GAOs fifth report under the mandate. GAO reviewed a stratified random sample of 100 quarterly LD-2 reports filed for the third and fourth quarters of calendar year 2010 and the first and second quarters of calendar year 2011. GAO also reviewed two random samples totaling 160 LD-203 reports from year-end 2010 and midyear 2011. This methodology allowed GAO to generalize to the population of 51,792 disclosure reports with $5,000 or more in lobbying activity and 32,301 reports of federal political campaign contributions. GAO also met with officials from the Office regarding efforts to focus resources on lobbyists who fail to comply. GAO provided a draft of this report to the Attorney General for review and comment. The Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia responded on behalf of the Attorney General that the Department of Justice had no comments on the draft of this report.
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2013 Government Shutdown:Three Departments Reported Varying Degrees of Impacts on Operations, Grants, and ContractsGAO-15-86: Published: Oct 15, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2014.
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Program Evaluation:Some Agencies Reported that Networking, Hiring, and Involving Program Staff Help Build CapacityGAO-15-25: Published: Nov 13, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 2014.
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Federal Real Property:Strategic Focus Needed to Help Manage Vast and Diverse Warehouse PortfolioGAO-15-41: Published: Nov 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 12, 2014.
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Government Efficiency and Effectiveness:Inconsistent Definitions and Information Limit the Usefulness of Federal Program InventoriesGAO-15-83: Published: Oct 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 31, 2014.
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Federal Real Property:More Useful Information to Providers Could Improve the Homeless Assistance ProgramGAO-14-739: Published: Sep 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 2014.
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U.S. Postal Service:Information on Recent Changes to Delivery Standards, Operations, and PerformanceGAO-14-828R: Published: Sep 25, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 27, 2014.
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Managing for Results:Selected Agencies Need to Take Additional Efforts to Improve Customer ServiceGAO-15-84: Published: Oct 24, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 24, 2014.
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Federal Paid Administrative Leave:Additional Guidance Needed to Improve OPM DataGAO-15-79: Published: Oct 17, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 20, 2014.
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Market Research:Better Documentation Needed to Inform Future Procurements at Selected AgenciesGAO-15-8: Published: Oct 9, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 9, 2014.
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CUPERTINO (AP) - Facebook has tightened its research guidelines following uproar over its disclosure this summer that it allowed researchers to manipulate users' feeds to see if their moods could be changed.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft plans to offer a glimpse of its vision for Windows this week, as its new CEO seeks to redefine the company and recover from missteps with its flagship operating system.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Qantas is putting the world's biggest passenger plane on the world's longest airline route.
NEW YORK (AP) - The price of a gallon of gasoline may soon start with a "2'' across much the country.