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The most popular car type in the UK, the small car market is due to accommodate some game-changing new models in 2013. Dacia has launched the UK's cheapest new car in the form of the Sandero, available from £5,995. At the other end of the scale is the Volkswagen XL1, which is expected to retail with a six-figure price tag thanks to its futuristic looks and advanced hybrid drivetrain.
The new year will also see class stalwarts the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio compete against newcomers like the Vauxhall Adam and Nissan Note. It's certainly an exciting year to be in the market for a new compact hatch. Here is our guide to what is coming when.
Dacia Sandero, January
So, £5995, or £69 a month (plus deposit): whichever way you look at it, the new Dacia Sandero is nothing if not cheap to buy or lease, as long as you're prepared to buy it in no-frills spec with black bumpers and UN-issue white paintwork.
But as anyone knows, cheap can often bring compromises and disappointments. The real headline that should be attached to the Sandero and its high-riding crossover brother, the Stepway, is not its price, but the fact that it can deliver a semblance of quality to go with it.
Stay at entry-level prices and you're in the sweet spot of the range. Based on our early driving experiences in Europe, the Sandero is reasonably comfortable, reasonably refined, reasonably economical and even reasonably engaging to drive. The sum of which makes it a more than reasonable purchase proposition — again, provided you're paying something close to the entry-level price. We say embrace the Sandero's stripped-back charm and buy it in the certainty that you'll be having the last laugh, no matter what the pavement snobs might say.
Move up the spec sheet, however, and the inkling that you might be getting a bargain begins to fade. As ever in life, you get pretty much what you pay for, and what appears to be a more than acceptable minimum standard can soon leave you wondering whether you wouldn't be better off with an equivalent Kia, Hyundai or perhaps Chevrolet instead.
The same reasonable underpinnings remain, but as the equipment and trim loads up to the point where it becomes a car that carries a price into five figures, the Sandero is fighting its rivals (and, by our early reckoning, mostly losing) in terms of all-round accomplishment and kit generosity.
For the canny buyer, though, this narrow line between fine and too far is also part of the Sandero's appeal. Anyone in the know (that's you, if you're paying attention) has an opportunity to buy a car that fits these austere times perfectly. So much so, in fact, that plenty of rival manufacturers are queuing up to follow Dacia's lead.
I reckon that you won't just be buying a car; you'll also be part of one of the biggest shake-ups the car industry has seen in quite some time.
Renault Clio, February
It wouldn't be too dramatic to say that Renault needs the Clio to be a commercial success if the company is to prosper again. And from our first impressions in the Clio Mk4, Renault should be able to breathe a sigh of relief.
The Clio Mk4 moves away from the stodgy sophistication of the Mk3 model and back towards the chic looks and fun dynamics of the first two generations.
The real star is the new 0.9-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine. It seamlessly blends zesty turbocharged performance with four-cylinder-like low-speed refinement. The fun-to-drive traits of the engine are carried over to the ride, handling and steering, too. It all bodes well for the Renaultsport version.
Vauxhall Adam, March
An interesting car, the Adam. And not just for its name and looks. It's entering the style-led area of the city car segment dominated by the Mini and Fiat 500, but whereas that pair trade on their heritage, the Adam has no such predecessor to reference.
Instead, it's being pitched on its seemingly endless customisation options. Our tests of early examples revealed a car that lacks the dynamic competency to match its style, which can't be said of the Mini and 500.
BMW i3, Winter
Think of the BMW i-car sub-brand as a way for BMW to focus on extreme economy in the same way that BMW M focuses on extreme performance. The i3, a five-door electric hatchback with a range-extender option, is the launch model for the sub-brand and will be followed in 2014 by the i8 sports car.
A wealth of new weight-saving tech, including its carbonfibre-reinforced plastic body construction, could eventually filter through to BMW's mainstream models.
Nissan Note, September
The British-built Note will switch from a high-riding hatchback to a more conventional supermini in its second generation. The styling of the new model will stay close to last year's acclaimed Invitation concept car, and extensive testing is taking place on UK roads to ensure it's a competent dynamic proposition.
With Nissan repositioning the current dowdy Micra as a budget car, the Note will become its default Fiesta fighter.
Volkswagen XL1, Winter
The XL1 is perhaps the most interesting small car set to be launched this year. A radically powered and futuristically styled two-seater first seen as a concept car in 2010, the XL1 will be without peer or precedent.
It weighs just 795kg and has a drag coefficient about two and a half times better than a contemporary Golf's. Power comes from a compact hybrid drivetrain. It can travel for up to 22 miles using the 26bhp electric motor and battery, and when charge is depleted a small 47bhp two-cylinder engine kicks in. Combined economy is rated at a startling 313mpg and CO2 emissions are just 24g/km. Production will be strictly limited and the price is likely to be pushing supercar territory.
MG 3, Autumn
The MG 6 is selling in tiny numbers, so the addition of the MG 3 supermini to the range is much needed. Final assembly is tipped to take place in Britain, allowing the 3 to be pushed as a British-built product.
However, it looks like it'll need all the help it can get initially, because just one engine — a 1.5-litre petrol unit — is set to be offered in the line-up.
Renault Zoe, Summer
If electric cars are ever going to take off in the UK, it will be the Zoe that's responsible. The Nissan Leaf and the Renault Fluence and Twizy haven't really troubled the scorers, but the Zoe supermini's blend of great looks, a low purchase price (£13,650) and an operating range that's longer than most (130 miles) gives it the best chance yet of success.
Ford Fiesta, January
Britain's best-selling car has a new look for 2013, and new engines to go with it. The more bulbous front end may not be to all tastes, but the addition of the excellent 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine surely will be to buyers of small cars.
The first tests of the engine in the Fiesta revealed it to combine all that's good about a small petrol engine with the best bits of a diesel. Don't expect the Fiesta to be knocked off its lofty sales perch as a result.
One for 2014: Vauxhall Corsa
A new Corsa is due, but not until 2014. It could be previewed at a 2013 show, though. Expect sharp, Astra GTC-inspired looks, a new range of highly efficient, downsized engines, a continuation of this supermini's fine dynamics and a lighter body.


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June 3, 2014 To the north, an opportunity to camp right along one of the very best trout streams in the state. To the west, a chance to travel back in time to a once-booming town that's no longer there. more »»
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Tottenham vs Fulham Player Ratings
We rate the players in the London derby between Tottenham and Fulham at White Hart Lane on Sunday which the Cottagers won 1-0
There had been fears that Tottenham would be weary after their midweek exertions in the 4-1 Europa League loss to Inter Milan and so it proved as Andre Villas-Boas' men slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat to Fulham.
Gareth Bale picked up a knock on the ankle which seemed to hinder him for most of the second-half and without his impetus, Tottenham seemed sorely short of ideas. When Dimitar Berbatov scored, the writing seemed to be on the wall for the home side and even though the introduction of Jermain Defoe just past the hour mark gave them some penetration, Mark Schwarzer was at his absolute best to deny the pint-sized striker.
In the end, it was a well-deserved win for Martin Jol's men while Tottenham fans will once again start worrying about an end-of-season collapse that has become such a bane for the club in recent seasons.
Hugo Lloris - 6
The France international was one of several players rested for the midweek Europa League game at Inter Milan, but could do little for the goal and did not have much else to do
Kyle Naughton - 5
Provided good support down the flanks, but was caught out the wrong side of Dimitar Berbatov when the Bulgarian put Fulham in front.
Steven Caulker - 6
Returned alongside captain Michael Dawson at the heart of the defence and marshalled what little attacking threat Fulham offered in the first half, but was pulled out of position as Spurs chased the game late on.
Michael Dawson (off 46') - 5
Was forced off at half-time with a hamstring problem. Didn't have too much to do in the first-half given Fulham's lack of attacking threat. Kept Berbatov at bay on the few occasions the Bulgarian threatened to break through.
Jan Vertonghen - 7
Belgian slotted in at left-back and then moved into centre after Dawson was forced off. Did well at both, and would have been particularly frustrated by the fact that Emmanuel Adebayor seemed to be on his heels most of the game, and failed to get on the end of any of the superb crosses the Belgian sent in.
Vertonghen could have scored himself, but his control let him down at a crucial time in the penalty area midway through the second-half.
Gylfi Sigurdsson - 4 (off 62')
The Iceland midfielder was quick to get on the ball, but scuffed a decent chance when the ball dropped at edge of penalty area. Failed to strike up an understanding with Adebayor and chose the wrong option by shooting when Bale was free in the area late in the first-half.
Moussa Dembele (off 67') - 5.5
The Belgian was deployed in the middle and enjoyed a good battle with the Fulham central pair. He tracked back as much as he did link with the attack, although he would be disappointed for failing to carve out any clear-cut scoring opportunities for himself
Scott Parker - 6.5
It was a familiar battling display from the battling midfielder, nipping at Fulham heels and lunging into tackles with gusto. Parker even found time to let loose a couple of ferocious strikes from distance, one of which wasn't too far off-target.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto - 6
Was deployed in the centre of the park to begin with and did a decent job even without ever looking entirely comfortable. Switched back to his customary left-back position later and got in a couple of useful crosses.
Emmanuel Adebayor - 3.5
If there were hopes that his midweek strike against Inter Milan would spark a purple patch, they were emphatically snuffed out thanks to yet another ineffectual display. The former Arsenal player often ran into blind alleys and offered little outlet to a packed midfield.
Gareth Bale - 4.5
Had a decent header cleared off the line early on, but then struggled to get into the game right until the very end. An ankle knock picked up just before half-time would not have helped the winger and it was only in the dying moments when he finally got into the game with a superb run and cross in for Jermain Defoe whose shot elicited a stunning save from Mark Schwarzer.
All in all - a rare poor outing for Bale.
Clint Dempsey (on 46') - 5
Didn't have as much impact against his former side as Andre Villas-Boas would have hoped. With Adebayor struggling for impact and Bale not at his usual level, Dempsey had a lack of decent partners to work with and he wasn't good enough on the day to do it all on his own.
Jermain Defoe (on 62') - 7
Looked lively after being thrown into the attack and added some much-needed spark to a lacklustre and tired outfit. Made the Fulham defence work really hard and would have scored twice had it not been for the brilliance of Cottagers' keeper Mark Schwarzer
Tom Carroll (on 67') - 6.5
Showed some pleasing touches on the ball and a couple of passes showed he has a bright future ahead of him. Fulham's tightly-packed midfield was too much for him to crack open though.
Mark Schwarzer - 9
Should get most of the credit for Fulham claiming all three points. Had very little to do in the first-half but as Tottenham gradually awoke from their slumber, Schwarzer had to be at his absolute best. His save to deny Defoe from point-blank range is going to get into all the highlight reels from this weekend's action.
Sascha Riether - 7.5
Did well to negate the threat of Bale early on, including a goal-line clearance off a header and it was his dynamic run which set up Berbatov for what proved to be the winning goal on 52 minutes. Was a constant thorn in Spurs' side down the flank.
Philippe Senderos - 6.5
Combined well with Brede Hangeland to shackle Adebayor into utter impotence. Didn't really have too much to worry about from Bale either. Defoe did give him the slip a few times though, and the Swiss had to rely on Schwarzer's heroics to bail him out.
Brede Hangeland - 7.5
Produced a solid display at the back and as is his wont, was a constant threat from set-pieces. Should really have doubled his side's lead when he had loads of time to place a header into the corner, but unfortunately planted it into the wrong side of the post.
John Arne Riise - 6.5
Took time to get into his stride but then showed glimpses of those runs that used to set Anfield on fire. His overlaps were crucial in Fulham asserting pressure on the Spurs' backline - especially in the second half, and Riise wasn't too shabby at the back either.
Ashkan Dejagah - 8
Had a battle royale with Dembele in the centre of the park and came out on top on most occasions. Protected his backline and recycled possession very effectively indeed. Had a couple of adventurous runs right through the heart of the home side's defence as well.
Steven Sidwell - 5.5
Was too trigger-happy - opting to go for goal from some truly astonishing positions with better-placed teammates screaming for the ball. Was decent in helping out with the defensive side of things though, mopping things up every time Fulham's defensive midfield duo was caught out.
Giorgos Karagounis - 7.5
Battered and bruised, the little Greek would have left White Hart Lane with his head held high. Was the recepient of the sturdiest Spurs challenges but managed to shake all of them off for his side's sake. A shift and a half from Karagounis.
Damien Duff - 5
Would have been hoping to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a goal of his own, but it was an off-day for the Irishman. After a couple of bright runs early on, he seemed to be happy picking up possession close to the half-line and passing it on to a teammate as soon as possible. Strangely subdued performance.
Bryan Ruiz (off 90') - 7
Was one of the few bright sparks for Fulham in the first-half with a couple of absolutely delicious cross-field balls. But all of that early promise never really materialised and Ruiz gradually drifted to the periphery of the action.
Dimitar Berbatov - 7.5
Had he not scored, it would have been one of those characteristically listless outings Berbatov is so notorious for. Passes were misplaced, balls were miscontrolled and teammates were shouted at - all omens pointing to a irksome day until a great run allowed him to bundle home Riether's cross and claim the plaudits for scoring what turned out to be winning goal.
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The Professional Aviation
Maintenance Association (PAMA) Board of Directors is pleased to
announce the selection of Dale Forton (pictured) as
"The selection of Dale Forton as President completes the
last remaining piece of PAMA's new leadership structure," said
Current PAMA Board Chair, Clark Gordon. "At the pentacle of the
pyramid he will ensure PAMA continues to grow exponentially. Dale's
knowledge and involvement in the industry and previous leadership
experience as a PAMA board director makes him a natural fit to meet
PAMA's strategic plan."
Dale has been active in the aviation maintenance industry for 32
years and passionately involved in PAMA for over 26 years. Dale has
a thorough understanding of the aviation maintenance industry from
his roles as an A&P, former Director of Maintenance, and an
active PAMA Board member. As a PAMA member Dale has launched a
chapter, served as Great Lakes Regional Director and Vice Chairman
of the PAMA Board of Directors, and chaired several key committees
including the governance and strategic planning committee.
"Appointing Dale as our new President ensures PAMA's
evolution to effectively represent the Aviation Maintenance
Professional," Gordon said. "I believe, and the Board of Directors
agrees, that Dale possesses the leadership and strategic planning
skills needed to guide our organization into the future."
"Slowing economic trends indicate there will be a shortage
of A&P's in the near future," said Forton. "We must
prepare new and existing members in our industry for this shortage
of qualified technicians by growing awareness of the increasing
technical expertise needed to maintain aircraft. And with that the
industry will need to recognize a cost increase to retain the
existing technicians and entice new ones into aircraft
"As President, I plan to first engage members, chapters,
and the industry in what PAMA can do for them now and what they
would like PAMA to do for them in the future. I am very excited
about the direction of career enhancement training which PAMA is
offering in webinars as well as the upcoming Great Lakes
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Repair and Maintenance
A guide to problems, costs, maintenance and repair for your 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320
- How to diegnoce the auto trunk system on a 2005 W211 E320 Tested Motor it works.
- Regarding my breaks.
- Want to replace left side trurning signal bulb. How do i get to it? thanks
- Why is My car not engaging any gear position neither is it deploying brakes?
- where is the oil dip stick on mb 2005 E320, just bought this car.
- Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement $470 - 883
- Maintenance Service B $264 - 430
- Maintenance Service A $94 - 169
- Alternator Replacement $409 - 1,482
- Spark Plug Replacement $453 - 691
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Problems
Instrument cluster displays tend to fail, especially the clock and gear indicators. Our technicians tell us the instrument cluster will require replacement to correct this issue.
The crankshaft position sensor may fail. Symptoms of this are: The engine will crank—but not start—especially when the engine is warm. The car may start again if it is left to cool off, but it may run roughly or have poor performance.
The cup holder in the center console may break.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Questions
Took my car to a shop where new front breaks were installed . Then this warning came on dash to say go shop breaks wear error . Can you please help me diagnose the problem . You have my thanks in the interim
Do I have to remove front frame?
i just bought this car few days ago, i was wondering where the oil dip stick is on mb 2005 e320???
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Recalls
There is a faulty software calibration that affects several areas including shutting off the fuel supply in a collision. This could cause a fire hazard during an accident. Dealers will reprogram this software. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2008 070001. This recall began during August, 2008.
Due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection or failure of the hydraulic pump, the sensotronic brake control (SBC) system may default to the hydraulic back-up mode. In the back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, but greater brake pedal pressure is required and brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer. Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the SBC pump unit on all affected vehicles. Additionally, dealers will inspect and replace the SSC pump unit in certain SL models. The Mercedes-Benz recall numbers are 2005070007 AND 2005110001.
High mileage combined with a high number of brake actuations, or a high brake actuation frequency, can cause the pump motor of the SBC to run out of permissible tolerances. As a result, excessively high pressure may build the high pressure line of the brake system. If this occurs, the system will switch into the hydraulic function mode as designed. Sensotronic brake control is disabled when the brake system is functioning in the hydraulic mode. Dealers will inspect the SBC hydraulic unit and replace it if necessary to correct this concern. The Mercedes-Benz recall number is 2004 050014.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 Reviews
This car is built to a high quality standard. The only problem with the E320 is that sometimes it feels underpowered for the weight of the car and the suspension is a little mushy, but that is also what gives this car such it's smooth ride. The larger E430 does allow the car to move a little quicker, but once your up to speed you can't beat the gas mileage of the smaller engine. Overall this ca...
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WASHINGTON - District of Columbia health officials say flu cases in the city have more than tripled since last flu season _ with about half of the season remaining.
The city's health department says hospitals have reported 310 cases of influenza since the season began in late September. Just since Jan. 1, there have been 40 new cases.
Last flu season, there were 97 reported cases. The season ran from early October to late May.
Officials say no one has died from the flu this season.
Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated and say the vaccine is still widely available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in late December that the district was one of just a few states and territories not experiencing "widespread" flu outbreaks.
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The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
- Address:
12850 Northwoods Blvd
Truckee, CA 96161Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.tahoedonner.com/the-lodge/
- Phone: (530) 587-9455
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: 7 days a week 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (year round)
Lunch:11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily featuring a lighter, fall seasonal lunch menu.
Check website for seasonal lunch hours.
Memorial Day - Sept. 2: Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Californian, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Lewis Orlady
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View
- Private Party Facilities: Please call for details.
- Private Party Contact: Jeanne Kirshner 5305829643
- Entertainment: Monthly promotions and great deals. Please call for information or see the events page on our website. tahoedonner.com
- Special Events: Please call Jeanne at 530-582-9643 for details.
A word from The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub is an intimate venue with two cozy dining rooms and a festive pub. In our main dining room, you'll find a roaring fire during the winter with wooden rafters and beautiful pine accents, floor to ceiling windows, overlooking endless pines with a spectacular ridgeline back drop. During the summer, you can dine and relax on our deck with stunning views of the golf course and the lush Sierra environment. Year round there is always excitement and camaraderie in our lively pub. We have a spectacular wine list as well as a manager's wine list with incredible deals. There are both weekly and monthy promotions and unique events taking place in the restaurant so check out our events page at www.tahoedonner.com. Our award-winning chef will create a meal you won't soon forget (specials change daily). Last but not least, our friendly and welcoming staff will make you feel like an old friend and show you the true spirit of the people and the area that is Tahoe.Continued
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The Lodge Restaurant & Pub reviews from OpenTable diners
52 reviews since July 29, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.2
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (32)great for outdoor dining (28)scenic view (25)good for groups (16)special occasion (14)kid-friendly (12)fit for foodies (12)great for lunch (11)romantic (9)notable wine list (8)vibrant bar scene (7)great for brunch (3)late-night find (2)hot spot (1)Show More
- Great meal and service alwaysdymdineurDined on 11/8/2014If you live in Tahoe Donner or are visiting, the Lodge is a great place for dinner year around.Special Features:
- The lodge needs helpOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 10/23/2014This has been our favorite over the past four years. This year quality has dropped. The food and service is lacking. I'm confident that management can turn this around and bring it back to its supreme reputation.
- Much better than I anticipated.TDFoodieDined on 10/19/2014I've been wanting to have dinner at the Lodge since I moved to Tahoe Donner over three years ago. Until now I had only been there for lunch. The food was fantastic and the preparation of the short rib was unique enough to impress a foodie and gourmet hobbiest like myself. The wine suggested by our server was spot on and the wait staff was attentive but not overbearing. Really surprised at just how good everything was through the experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place in Tahoe Donner!!SusanVIPDined on 10/3/2014Everything was perfect! The entire staff is great.....manager, waitresses, bus staff....they are all so friendly and helpful. It is so nice to have this restaurant in Tahoe Donner. You can have a casual meal or a meal for a special occasion....it is all wonderful there. We will be back soon.Special Features:
- Always fabulous!KatsDined on 9/26/2014We have never had a bad meal here! Everything is absolutely delicious! And the atmosphere is warm & inviting.Special Features:
- Amazing!!OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/24/2014My server peter was amazing, he was very noledgeable and. Kind hearted!! Can't wait to dine here again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dining outOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/23/2014We love the Lodge. It's close and the food and service is always good. Did not want to comment on noise level because the noise depends on time of day and the day you are dining at the Lodge.Special Features:
- Delicious short ribsjudybcalDined on 9/18/2014The food choices are good. The short ribs and halibut dishes were wonderful. The waiter seemed to be in a hurry every time he came to our table. We didn't get asked if we needed more bread or more wine. It was a Thursday night and the tables were not all full, so I don't know what caused him to be inattentive. The hostess who greeted us when we arrived was extremely nice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- HawkeyeDined on 9/2/2014Need to vary menu. Seafood entree way over priced. Too bad tent ruins viewSpecial Features:
- Dinner in the ForestdinermanDined on 8/29/2014Great venue, overlooking the golf course at Tahoe Donner! The beef short ribs were as good as I have ever had. The touch of the grill added special flavor to the "fork tender" short ribs. Grilled asparagus added a perfect compliment. Outstanding wine list!Special Features:
- Poor ServicefoodieDined on 8/21/2014We waited 15 minutes for a waiter to come to our table. (We were given water and menus immediately but the waitstaff were busy elsewhere). Tables around us were getting help, so we asked a waitstaff who should be helping us. Maître d' / manager seemed bothered when I went back to his table and asked him if we could get someone to help us. We were told that our waiter was very busy. Fortunately another waitperson "took over" our table and she was excellent. Not impressed with nonchalance and and indifference of manager to what's going on in restaurant, and he was not friendly. (BTW: eat here fairly often as it is very close to our home. Service can be a bit iffy here but food quite good.)
- Nice nightMumblesDined on 8/18/2014We were a party of four, one of whom gets cold easily. For our 7:00 dinner time, we were seated at on outdoor table with a lovely view. The evening chill was beginning and it seemed we'd have to move inside since our friend was shivering. BUT the heaters were lighted and we were even provided with blankets! This unexpected care (blankets) allowed us to leisurely enjoy our delicious dinners, each of us ordering something different and everyone delighted with their food. Great spot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyable DiningOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/10/2014The staff that greets you at the lodge is always very charming and accommodating. Our server was attentive, but he did get extremely busy at the end of the meal and there was some delay with desert menu and general end-of-meal follow-up. Food was very good as all my experiences have been at the Lodge.Special Features:
- Lovely outdoor dining spotKatBajotDined on 8/8/2014We come here every time we are in the Tahoe area. It is lovely and the food is excellent. The service is generally quite good and they let you take time during your meal so you never feel rushed but they are also attentive and food arrives with promptnessSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Missed the mark this timeLibuVIPDined on 8/3/2014This is our go to spot when we want a nice meal while vacationing in Tahoe Donner. This last time was a disappointment. We had teen aged kids with us and were immediately shuttled to the back room in the corner. Got water and bread right away, but didn't see the waiter for nearly 15 minutes after we sent the kids to investigate! Manager was apologetic but that was the extent of the courtesies. Waiter did not meet the Lodge standard. Food was good, but since we eat there often, we are tireing of the menu. Even the daily specials are recycled. Just a little imagination is all we ask.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ALWAYS A GOOD CHOICEangelDined on 8/2/2014THE LODGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CONSISTENTLY GOOD RESTAURANT....FROM THE STAFF, FOOD, AMBIENCE....YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON A DELICIOUSLY, LOVELY EVENING.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner at The LodgeicemanDined on 7/31/2014The menu has some interesting choices and the prices are reasonable. The wine list is adequate with some nice selections of wine by the glass. The food was well prepared and tasty but both bar and food service were VERY slow. It's nice to have an unhurried dinner but if you are hungry, bring some snacks.Special Features:
- Consistently excellentColoradocarrieDined on 7/31/2014Fresh, well-prepared meals. Friendly servers. Kids meals are super too. Highly recommend it!Special Features:
- The following 409 reviews are from the The Lodge Restaurant & Pub reviews archive.
- Consistently Good.BradVIPDined on 7/27/2014Once again, great service and food. All of the staff make you feel like family--very personable, very attentive, you can tell they like their jobs. I had the Lodge burger, my wife has the rib eye, couldn't have been better. Always a great place for a good meal and great service in a great atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very EnjoyableOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 7/24/2014A great local spot, near Truckee in Tahoe Donner---The meatloaf is famous==The Pasta of the day was very flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Our server Liz, was delightful and very helpful…Too bad they insist on blocking the GREAT mountain/golfcourse view with a big ugly white tent!!! J.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The best...OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/5/2014We had a wonderful dinner and the service was excellent.
- good for special occasionsDavidDined on 7/4/2014Beautiful setting, good service. Not someplace I could go regularly because of the standard price/portion ratio you get (e.g. single course dinner for family with one child cost me over $100 and that's just one glass of wine).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved our meal!OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/4/2014We enjoyed a delicious meal! My husband and I shared the Dynamite Shrimp Salad for our first course. We agreed it was one of the best salads we'd ever eaten! Delicious burgers! Hubby had the short rib and said it was absolutely delicious, not fatty, but extremely flavorful. Great dinner, we will go there again when we head to Truckee.Special Features:
- Great but dining ruined by weddingsKelpDined on 6/29/2014This a wonderful restaurant. The food is good and the setting is lovely. However, the summer dining experience is ruined by a wedding tent set up right under the dining room. We had planned on eating on the deck but asked to be moved inside due to the noise and commotion from the wedding below. However, the dining room was not much better- the view was obscured by the tent and we could still hear the tacky wedding dance music. We had hoped that by dining at the lodge on a Sunday we could avoid this but apparently all summer evenings are vulnerable to loud wee dings at the lodge. Definitely dine at the lodge but wait until winter when the atmosphere will once again be elegant and serene.I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of the best and kid friendly 2ISOunrivaledfoodVIPDined on 6/28/2014Great food expertly prepared and a kids prix fixe menu too. Service was very good and the staff extremely attentive. I would highly recommend to anyone that loves food in a great atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding !JanieDined on 6/25/2014Great restaurant. - we really enjoy having dinner and lunch here . There was no view because of the tent outside of the main dining room. Would love to see the tent relocated.Special Features:
- Perfectly okay.DanTVIPDined on 6/24/2014We enjoyed our Mac and cheese app, but our entrees weren't remarkable. Pretty bland in general, and the menus were full of typos and need proof-reading. The view of the golf course is nice and our server was very friendly.Special Features:
- TD LodgeJoJoDined on 6/22/2014We go to The Lodge (and Pub) whenever in Tahoe Donner. It is a great place, food, ambience etc. The location is terrific too, especially for those people who live in Tahoe Donner.Special Features:
- RichRichDined on 6/13/2014The food is phenomenal and the service is excellent. We were cheerfully greeted and seated in a timely fashion. We had the Short Ribs which were perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine. Its a great value. We have been here many times and have never been disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding with a killer viewdaveryDined on 6/11/2014While in Truckee, I dined twice at The Lodge. Once with my family and kids and another time with a group of adults. Each time was excellent including the food and service. The outdoor seating area is a great place to have a relaxing meal while taking in the golf course and mountains. Additionally, the waitstaff was top notch and very personable. As far as the food, I sampled many different small plates including the calamari (perfectly executed), the seared ahi tuna sashimi (delicious) and fish tacos (my wife's favorite). Also had a burger which was not bad, but my not as highly recommended compared to the other dishes I tried (not everything could be a home run). Highly recommend The Lodge as a "must visit" while in Truckee.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very convenient and very goodOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 5/23/2014Without having to leave the complex, The Lodge Restaurant delivered outstanding food at a reasonable, but not low price. The fish was great and who expects to go to the mountains and still get a well prepared, tasty and fresh halibut dish? Everybody at our table of 4 enjoyed their meal. Right down to the coffee, it was all simply good food. My only complaint was that we couldn't be seated in the main dining room because the diners there were simply "not leaving!" (that according to the hostess) They were just having too good a time to go, I guess.Special Features:
- Still the best secret in town!HetchflierDined on 5/22/2014For someone looking for really good food, served in a lovely alpine setting, then The Lodge Restaurant is the perfect place. The staff is friendly and accommodating, Entrees are reasonably priced and are beautifully prepared. The wine list is pretty good and we like the wine specials on the list. Our first choice in the Truckee area!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointing and sloppyResidentofTDVIPDined on 5/22/2014Clam Fetticine overcooked. Looks like clams from can. Server tried to serve us main dishes immediately after we got salad. We were dining at 6:15 and not in a hurry. Asked for them to return the meals until we ate our salad and I think the pasta went under the heat lamp. Over the past two+ years we noticed the same dining manager who used to dress nicely when on duty began sporting a baseball cap, golf shirt and some running shoes. Seems to be his regular uniform. How about a dress shirt, slacks and dress shoes while working? He looks like he just came off the golf course.
- slope2supOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 5/11/2014Impressed the lady I luv by the tasty and artful presentations as well as outstanding service from all the staff. I really appreciated that we didn't feel rushed even though we were nearly the last to leave. Limited but high quality menu with a range of options from salmon and steak to fish tacos and salads. The ambiance is not easily duplicated with both mountain and golf course views.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best tasting dish everMaddog45Dined on 5/10/2014Best tasting ever? Well not exactly. I recall a fantastic bouillabaisse in Nice, in 1969, that rated higher. But the pasta special two weekends ago was excellent; mussels and white beans over a house-made fettuccine, in a delicious sauce. I urged the addition of this dish to the regular menu. I hope Chef Orlady complies. There is an iceberg lettuce wedge salad that is wonderful, as is their Caesar salad. The short-ribs on truffled mashed potatoes is another favorite. Portions are generous, and the price is right.Special Features:
- Great food in a surprising spotCariDined on 5/10/2014We are homeowners in Tahoe Donner and this is our "special occasion" spot. It's awesome when the quality of the food matches or surpasses the ambience and the expected price points of the restaurant. Indeed, that's the case at The Lodge. It's a nice setting, and the menu and quality of the food definitely match the restaurant. They do an impressive job turning over tables without interrupting nearby guests - there was a steady stream all evening around us, and I never noticed any clanging dishes or shuffling of plates in the process. Favorite dishes for our visit: shrimp salad with lemon-tarragon dressing and fried calamari.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- stepdadbobDined on 4/27/2014The short ribs that I had were outstanding. The other 3 members of the group enjoyed their entrees also.Special Features:
- Always great!JanetVIPDined on 4/18/2014The halibut is great, as always, plus the lamb was outstanding!Special Features:
- Absolutely Supurb!!BarreezDined on 4/18/2014We met friends from Grass Valley and were quite impressed again with The wait staff(Kyle?) and manager, Chris. Very professional and interactive; everything was setup and ready when we arrived.Special Features:
- Tuesday night treataztecVIPDined on 4/15/2014Great location on the Golf course at Tahoe Donner, with a smart, experienced wait staff of pros. Great service and a the kitchen was at its best, with perfectly cooked halibut and a med/rare burger, Caesar could have had a bit fresher lettuce but the dressing was delicious.Special Features:


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Dance is a type of art that generally involves movement of the body, often rhythmic and to music. It is performed in many cultures as a form of emotional expression, social interaction, or exercise, in a spiritual or performance setting, and is sometimes used to express ideas or tell a story. Dance may also be regarded as a form of nonverbal communication between humans or other animals, as in bee dances and behaviour patterns such as a mating dances.
Definitions of what constitutes dance can depend on social and cultural norms and aesthetic, artistic and moral sensibilities. Definitions may range from functional movement (such as folk dance) to virtuoso techniques such as ballet. Martial arts kata are often compared to dances, and sports such as gymnastics, figure skating and synchronized swimming are generally thought to incorporate dance.
There are many styles and genres of dance. African dance is interpretative. Ballet, ballroom and tango are classical dance styles. Square dance and electric slide are forms of step dance, and breakdancing is a type of street dance. Dance can be participatory, social, or performed for an audience. It can also be ceremonial, competitive or erotic. Dance movements may be without significance in themselves, as in ballet or European folk dance, or have a gestural vocabulary or symbolic meaning as in some Asian dances.
Choreography is the art of creating dances. The person who creates (i.e., choreographs) a dance is known as the choreographer.
Dance does not leave behind clearly identifiable physical artifacts such as stone tools, hunting implements or cave paintings. It is not possible to say when dance became part of human culture, but archeological evidence indicates dance has been an important part of ceremony, rituals, celebrations and entertainment since the earliest human civilizations. Examples of such evidence include 9,000 year old paintings in India at the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, and Egyptian tomb paintings depicting dancing figures, dated c. 3300 BC.
One of the earliest structured uses of dances may have been the telling of myths. Before the invention of written languages, dance was one of the methods of passing stories down from generation to generation.[1] Dance was also used to show feelings for one of the opposite gender. It is also linked to the origin of "love making." Another early use of dance may have been as a precursor to ecstatic trance states in healing rituals. Dance is still used for this purpose by many cultures from the Brazilian rainforest to the Kalahari Desert.[2]
Many contemporary dance forms can be traced back to historical, traditional, ceremonial, and ethnic dance. For example, some Sri Lankan dances are related to aboriginal, mythical devils known as "yakkas", and according to local legend, Kandyan dance began as a ritual that broke the magic spell on a bewitched king.
Dance can be categorized in various ways, such as by the number of interacting dancers, as in solo dance, partner dance and group dance, or by purpose, as in ceremonial dance, erotic dance, performance dance, and social dance.
Partner dance - Dance at Bougival by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1882–83).
Group dance - Morris dancing in the grounds of Wells Cathedral, Wells, England
Dance genres are often categorized by ethnicity or geographic region.
Saman dance from Gayo people of Sumatra, Indonesia
Poi Kal Kudirai, a South Indian folk dance
Harlequin and Columbina from the mime theater in Copenhagen, Denmark
During the first millennium BCE in India, many texts were composed which attempted to codify aspects of daily life. In the matter of dance, Bharata Muni's Natyashastra (literally "the text of dramaturgy") is one of the earlier texts. Though the main theme of Natyashastra deals with drama, dance is also widely featured, and indeed the two concepts have ever since been linked in Indian culture. The text elaborates various hand-gestures or mudras and classifies movements of the various limbs of the body, gait, and so on. The Natyashastra categorised dance into four groups and into four regional varieties, naming the groups: secular, ritual, abstract, and, interpretive. However, concepts of regional geography has altered and so have regional varieties of Indian dances. Dances like "Odra Magadhi", which after decades long debate, has been traced to present day Mithila, Odisha region's dance form of Odissi (Orissi), indicate influence of dances in cultural interactions between different regions.[3]
From these beginnings rose the various classical styles which are recognised today. Therefore, all Indian classical dances are to varying degrees rooted in the Natyashastra and therefore share common features: for example, the mudras, some body positions, and the inclusion of dramatic or expressive acting or abhinaya. The Indian classical music tradition provides the accompaniment for the dance, and as percussion is such an integral part of the tradition, the dancers of nearly all the styles wear bells around their ankles to counterpoint and complement the percussion.
The Punjab area overlapping India and Pakistan is the place of origin of Bhangra. It is widely known both as a style of music and a dance. It is mostly related to ancient harvest celebrations, love, patriotism or social issues. Its music is coordinated by a musical instrument called the 'Dhol'. Bhangra is not just music but a dance, a celebration of the harvest where people beat the dhol (drum), sing Boliyaan (lyrics) and dance.It developed further with the Vaisakhi festival of the Sikhs.
The devil dances of Sri Lanka or "yakun natima" are a carefully crafted ritual with a history reaching far back into Sri Lanka's pre-Buddhist past. It combines ancient "Ayurvedic" concepts of disease causation with psychological manipulation. The dance combines many aspects including Sinhalese cosmology, the dances also has an impact on the classical dances of Sri Lanka.[4]
Ballet developed first in Italy and then in France from lavish court spectacles that combined music, drama, poetry, song, costumes and dance. Members of the court nobility took part as performers. During the reign of Louis XIV, himself a dancer, dance became more codified. Professional dancers began to take the place of court amateurs, and ballet masters were licensed by the French government. The first ballet dance academy was the Académie Royale de Danse (Royal Dance Academy), opened in Paris in 1661. Shortly thereafter, the first institutionalized ballet troupe, associated with the Academy, was formed; this troupe began as an all-male ensemble but by 1681 opened to include women as well.[1]
At the beginning of the 20th century, there was an explosion of innovation in dance style characterized by an exploration of freer technique. Early pioneers of what became known as modern dance include Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Mary Wigman and Ruth St. Denis. The relationship of music to dance serves as the basis for Eurhythmics, devised by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, which was influential to the development of Modern dance and modern ballet through artists such as Marie Rambert. Eurythmy, developed by Rudolf Steiner and Marie Steiner-von Sivers, combines formal elements reminiscent of traditional dance with the new freer style, and introduced a complex new vocabulary to dance. In the 1920s, important founders of the new style such as Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey began their work. Since this time, a wide variety of dance styles have been developed; see Modern dance.
African American dances are those dances which have developed within African American communities in everyday spaces, rather than in dance studios, schools or companies and its derivatives, tap dance, disco, jazz dance, swing dance, hip hop dance and breakdance. Other dances, such as the lindy hop with its relationship to rock and roll music and rock and roll dance have also had a global influence.
Many people use dance as a means to raise awareness of various causes. Dance has been used to raise awareness of diabetes,[5][6] violence against women,[7][8] protecting water resources,[9] Alzheimers,[10] and breast cancer,[11] to name a few.
Many early forms of music and dance were created for each other and performed together. This paired development has continued over time, producing paired dance/music forms such as the jig, waltz, tango, disco, and salsa. Some musical genres have a parallel dance form such as baroque music and baroque dance; others, such as classical music and classical ballet, developed separately.
Although dance is often accompanied by music, it can also be performed without music, or it may provide its own audible accompaniment as in tap dance. When performed with music, dance may or may not be performed in time to the music (synchronous to the music's time signature).
Dance education emerged as an academic discipline in the early 1920s[citation needed], and by the late 20th century, recognition of the academic value of practical knowledge led to the acceptance of practice research in academic dance education programs.[citation needed] Today dance studies are offered through the arts and humanities programs of many higher education institutions, leading to Bachelor of Arts and higher academic degrees. A dance study curriculum may encompass a diverse range of courses and topics, including dance practice and performance, choreography, ethnochoreology, dance notation, and dance therapy.
Professional dancers are usually employed on contract or for particular performances or productions. The professional life of a dancer is generally one of constantly changing work situations, strong competitive pressure and low pay. Consequently, professional dancers often must supplement their incomes to achieve financial stability. In the U.S. many professional dancers belong to unions (such as the American Guild of Musical Artists, Screen Actors Guild and Actors' Equity Association) that establish working conditions and minimum salaries for their members.
Dance teachers typically focus on teaching dance performance, or coaching competitive dancers, or both. They typically have performance experience in the types of dance they teach or coach. For example, dancesport teachers and coaches are often tournament dancers or former dancesport performers.
Dance teachers may be self-employed, or employed by dance schools or general education institutions with dance programs. Some work for university programs or other schools that are associated with professional classical dance (e.g., ballet) or modern dance companies. Others are employed by smaller, privately owned dance schools that offer dance training and performance coaching for various types of dance.
Choreographers are often university trained and are typically employed for particular projects or, more rarely may work on contract as the resident choreographer for a specific dance company.
A dance competition is an organized event in which contestants perform dances before a judge or judges for awards, and in some cases, monetary prizes. There are several major types of dance competitions, distinguished primarily by the style or styles of dances performed. Major types of dance competitions include:
Today, there are various dances and dance show competitions on television and the Internet.
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I think most lights you pick up should be ok. They should all meet Aus. standards and if you take care of them and dont leave them out too long or get them tangled they should be fine. There is a place in Braidwood thats sells Christmas decorations. They might have something a bit different.
^^ LED is the way to go.
One thing I found with the LED ones we got a few years ago is when they start to fail you can't just replace it with a spare, but overall I agree they are better.
BTW think before you take children in to the Bredbo Christmas shop, my wife stopped there a few weeks ago, she drilled the kids about not touching, you know the whole 'look with your eyes not with your hands'.
Part way through shopping my son (4 year old) went to reach for something my wife started to tell him not to and the shopkeeper (owner?)called out 'he's touching stuff', not nastily but not nicely either. My wife allowed each of our kids to pick out a new decoration to buy, and the oldest 2 (11yrs) we carrying theirs and unlike the the youngest had wandered slightly away, this time he lady practically pounced on one of them demanding to know why she was touching it, the child was a bit stunned and my wife had to call out she was buying it.
Please note I was not there and am only relating the story, and it didn't stop her spending a fortune.
LEDs are definitely much better, they give a nicer 'brighter' light!
We have a mixture of lights from Bunnings, K-Mart and the cheap shops and they're all the same, check the small print though, some boxes have pictures of the lights on the outside of a house but say they are for indoor use only!
And if i were you i would hold off this year if you can, we purchased most of our lights after the Christmas sales the last couple of years and they are so much cheaper, generally about 50% off.
carnardly – i haven't seen any advertising for a Christmas warehouse this year, but there is a big one in Sydney if you wanted the drive?
jmac – yup – know that trick – i have picked up my measley bits here and there after each christmas for the last few years…
Or, oh for $1500… http://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ac/ac0034?gcid=122981711 lol. Too bad I don't have anywhere near that kind of money.
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Or, oh for $1500…
lol. Too bad I don't have anywhere near that kind of money.
That's actually quite expensive. We bought someone's light display and didn't get much less than that and for half that amount! Although there are some good things there!!
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does anyone happen to know whether a christmas warehouse type shop is open/will open this year? I know in the past they've set up for a few weeks before christmas somewhere in fyshwick.
I don't think they had one last year, and they do not list a store in Canberra on their web site at the moment so I suspect the answer is no. However, they do have an online store and we have had no problems using that for our odd Christmas decoration fix.


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February 24, 2011 Alert of the Week
Kraft Admits It Uses Genetically Engineered Bovine Growth Hormone
Thank you to the OCA activist who shared a recent e-mail she received from Kraft Foods which admits "We are not rejecting milk from BGH/BST supplemented herds." BGH/BST is the genetically modified Bovine Growth Hormone developed by Monsanto and now marketed by Eli Lilly. It was the first genetically modified organism to become part of the food supply. It is well-known by federal regulators that GMO bovine growth hormone produces milk that is less nutritious, contaminated with pus, and has elevated levels of IGF-1. Elevated levels of IGF-1 are correlated with increased rates of cancer.
Producers of GMO foods would prefer that their customers didn't know anything about genetically modified organisms and most people, about three quarters of US consumers, have no idea that their food has been genetically modified. Kraft is one of the few companies to admit to using GMOs - not that you'll find anything on Kraft Web sites or food packaging about it. Another famous food manufacturer that admits it uses GMOs is Kellogg's.
Food giant offers line of cheese free of controversial hormone.
Kraft Foods Inc. plans to offer cheese free of a controversial growth hormone, a strategic move that pressures competitors to follow.
Northfield-based Kraft says it will start selling a line of cheese made with milk from cows free of rBST by June. Some consumer groups, citing scientific studies, say the production-boosting hormone can cause cancer, despite assurances from U.S. food regulators that it is safe.
Kraft aims to capitalize on consumer worries about food safety with a specialty product that will fetch a higher price than its mass-market cheeses. The new cheese reflects CEO Irene Rosenfeld's plan to rekindle growth with premium brands.
Such a move by the nation's biggest food company also could force rivals to offer products free of artificial hormones.
"This is a big development and shows that food companies acknowledge consumers are taking a much more active interest in what is in their food," says Bill Bishop, chairman of Barrington-based consultancy Willard Bishop. "This used to be a niche interest, but as it becomes more mainstream the big food companies . . . have to respond or they will find themselves in an unfortunate position."
Other companies already have responded to those concerns. Dean Foods Co., the largest U.S. dairy company, offers a line of rBST-free products, while grocery chain Kroger Co. bans the artificial hormone from its name-brand milk. Starbucks Corp. last year became the highest-profile company to act, instituting a ban in its 6,793 company-operated cafes.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., spun off from McDonald's Corp. in 2006, also announced last year it was banning rBST. In a statement, Oak Brook-based McDonald's says, "We continue to look to the (U.S. regulators) to provide further guidance, as well as engage our suppliers on this topic."
The FDA approved the use of rBST, or recombinant bovine somatotropin, in dairy cows in 1993. The agency reaffirmed its ruling that there was no health or safety threat to humans in 2000. All cows have BST, a protein hormone that stimulates milk production, and rBST is a synthetic version used to increase milk production.
About 17% of U.S. dairy cows receive the artificial hormone, according to a 2007 government survey. Opponents of rBST say it increases infections in cows and stimulates the production of another hormone in the animals linked to cancer in humans.
RBST, produced by St. Louis-based Monsanto Co., is sold under the brand Posilac. A Monsanto spokeswoman refused to release financial information about the product, but Chief Financial Officer Terrell Crews said during an Oct. 10 analysts' conference call that the company expects to see declines in Posilac demand, because "we've seen some pressure in the dairy business on that product."
For big food companies like Kraft, changing processes can add to manufacturing expenses, but those added costs can be passed on to consumers. And given their higher retail prices, natural and organic lines typically are more profitable, Mr. Bishop says.
Kraft began talking with suppliers in November about using milk free of synthetic hormones for its "2% Milk" cheese lines, a spokesman says. Kraft chose the 2% brand because it's a premium line with several dozen products. "We understand this is important to some people, and this is what is really driving the decision for us," he says.
Kraft will continue to use milk that is not certified rBST-free in the majority of its cheese products. Still, the company's shift has the potential to reverberate throughout the dairy industry, resulting in more rBST-free cheese, ice cream and butter in general, says Catherine Donnelly, professor of nutrition and food science at the University of Vermont in Burlington.
Several small processors, including Tillamook County Creamery Assn. in Oregon, began offering rBST-free cheese several years ago, but the decision by Kraft, the maker of Velveeta and Cheez Whiz, validates it as a mass-market move, she says.
"Consumers are speaking out with their pocketbooks, and it's a national trend that people care more about where their food comes from and how it's produced," Ms. Donnelly says.
Kraft and rivals assured customers for years that rBST-containing products were safe because they were approved by the FDA.
But "now consumers don't trust anything," she says.
Some in the dairy industry are skeptical that any health threat exists.
Terry Etherton, head of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science at Penn State University in State College, Pa., says the growth of rBST-free products is "part of a smoke-and-mirrors campaign."
He says supermarkets usually charge about 20% more for rBST-free milk, while those retailers and dairy processors don't see similar cost increases.
"We do expect an additional premium (in the price) to reflect the cost of ingredients and adjustments to the supply chain to accommodate the milk," a Kraft spokesman says. He declines to discuss any specific prices or costs involved in the change.
Pennsylvania is debating whether processors should be allowed to label a product rBST-free.
Monsanto and other opponents to such labeling say there is no way to accurately certify something as free of rBST because milk with or without the hormone is chemically the same.
"Unfortunately, consumers are being misled to think one carton of milk is safer or more healthy, when in fact all milk is the same," a Monsanto spokeswoman says. "People are paying more for milk that is the same."
Kraft Stabs Monsanto in the Back--New Kraft rBGH-Free Cheese Will Hit Market in June
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why does monsanto care if i pay more for bst free dairy? because it's not in their pocket, that's why. i don't trust chemical companies or the fda when it comes to my food.
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why does monsanto care if i pay more for bst free dairy? because it's not in their pocket, that's why. i don't trust chemical companies or the fda when it comes to my food.


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