Abstract: A revolutionary solar collecting system for effectively and efficiently harnessing the sun's energy is shown. The system tracks the sun and maintains a constant spatial focal point or sub-focal point to at least partially condense the sun's rays into a high-energy beam that may or may not be redirected to a predetermined location or locations for generating electrical power, heat energy, steam, and/or any other well-known applications In industry and research areas. The revolutionary system of the invention is low-cost, low maintenance, and is capable of significantly reducing energy costs.

Abstract: A diet pill in the form of a sealed container of cellulose material containing a gas producing powder, such as sodium bicarbonate which expands the pill in volume as the result of reaction with gastric juice and liquid in the user's stomach. Such expansion gives a sense of fullness of the stomach. The pill may also contain a fiber, such as psyllium hydrophillic mucilloid, which swells in the user's stomach. The pill may be tubular and sealed by end ties of silk or catgut or other digestible or indigestible material. The tubular pill may be compacted in size by folding several times or collapsing in accordion fashion to enable swallowing.