Watermelon dreams: In the late-breaking tutti-fruity news department, you will be pleasantly surprised to know that an intrepid group of growers, shippers and importers have formed the National Watermelon Promotion Board, based in Orlando, Florida. With mottos like, “Watermelon… no matter how you slice it, its health benefits stack up,” and “Boost Your Health Esteem,” these nutritional soldiers are targeting overweight and obese Americans, children and grownups alike with this pink and juicy snack. Watermelon, they claim, has got more lycopene than any species in the entire fruit and vegetable kingdom. Intrigued? Visit www.watermelon.org. :