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As for quads and footwork, AFAIK the first skater to have level 4 footwork and a 4-3 in the same program was Plushenko. The next one, I believe, was... Evan Lysacek. It's now easier to get level 4 on step sequences than it was in the past; if I'm not mistaken, there were level 4s given on the JGP, and Viktoria Helgesson got one at TEB this weekend, and she's not exactly renowned for her footwork, is she?
I would be curious to see if SF feels there is any area in which any skater is superior to Patrick Chan (not including spirals, which he doesn't do).
Yeah, it was definitely more difficult to get a level 4 step sequence back in the day, much more so than it was now. I think Caro Kostner was the first lady to get a level 4 step sequence in around...2007, was it? It was a pretty significant thing when it happened.
PCS marking was also very different too, and quite wonky in the first few years of CoP. But for awhile, 7s were absolutely top-shelf marks reserved for the top skaters. Getting 8s and 9s was literally unimaginable, lol. It seems crazy today that Lambiel's Poeta only received 7s in 2007, but if Lambiel, as the reigning world champion, had skated Poeta the way he did in Tokyo Worlds at the Vancouver Olympics, he obviously would have received high 8s and 9s in the context of more contemporary scoring practices.
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It was important even back then to have both quads and footwork (....or actual, well-choreographed programs), particularly if you look at the larger context of Joubert and Buttle's world titles.
Joubert actually lost the long program in 2007 Worlds to both Lambiel and Takahashi. And it wasn't by razor-thin margins either--Takahashi had won the LP by about 6 points. The reason why Joubert won the gold overall was because Lambiel and Takahashi both botched their short programs, especially Lambiel, who skated dreadfully in terms of jumps. Joubert skated cleanly in the SP and decently enough in the LP and was thus able to hang onto his lead overall. If Takahashi and Lambiel didn't screw up in the short, they definitely would have beat Joubert soundly. It's also interesting that neither Lambiel or Takahashi were completely perfect in their LPs as well, but they still beat Joubert nonetheless (though admittedly, Joubert had watered down his LP somewhat). But 2006 Worlds, in my opinion, had already established the writing on the wall for Joubert vs. Lambiel--though both had quads, the judges were going to go for the more complete skater if they both skated well: Lambiel. In the LP, Joubert skated perfectly, while Lambiel had no triple axel and two-footed a jump--yet Lambiel still won.
As for Buttle's world title, it definitely wasn't clear during that season that a quadless man could even win the world title. Lambiel had been skating quite sloppily all season (but still with quads) but the judges had been scoring him quite generously nonetheless (e.g. 2007 GPF). Takahashi, meanwhile, was coming to Worlds after the breaking the world record at the 2008 4CC with 2 quads in his LP, completely thrashing silver medallist Buttle (and bronze medallist Lysacek, for that matter) there by literally 30 points. However, both Takahashi and Lambiel melted down in the LP at 2008 Worlds (additionally, Takahashi also Zayaked himself out of contention) and Buttle had been able to skate cleanly and take advantage. However, if you look at the way Takahashi and Lambiel were being scored that season, it was clear that Buttle would not have won the world title if Lambiel and Takahashi had been anywhere near decent in Goteborg.
Of course, coulda, woulda, shoulda. Joubert and Buttle deserved their world titles given what transpired, but it was Takahashi and Lambiel's lack of consistency that smoothed the way. If you really wanted to control your own destiny and win the gold back then, you would have showed up with both quads and footwork, like now. All things considered, it was clear that Takahashi and Lambiel were the judges' favourites and were going to win if they skated anywhere near decently (or in Lambiel's case at the 2007 GPF, even if he wasn't so decent)....but they, of course, didn't always.
What really changed the playing field were the events of fall 2008, when Takahashi severely injured himself and had to sit out for an entire season, while Lambiel abruptly retired after leaving Peter Grutter. After the two main guys with both quads and footwork were out of the picture...well, imagine how the playing field would look like now if both Chan and Takahashi (or Kozuka, I guess) suddenly retired.
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I think you're right about Poeta.
Dai's injury was a game changer for sure; a torn ACL is about as serious as it gets. He'll probably never be the skater he was technically, but he compensates for that in other ways. And Buttle's win was a the blueprint for how to win without a quad, so also a really important event. 2008 Worlds had all sorts of unexpected outcomes: Dai Zayaking away a medal, Tomas Verner's Hidden Czech skate, KvdP getting a small medal, Johnny winning his only medal, Stephane off the podium after three straight medals... lots of surprises for sure.
I just want to add, because I know some people were underwhelmed by Joubert's 2007 Worlds LP and disappointed to have a World Champion who was only third in the LP, that Joubert had to make adjustments to the program because he was returning from an injury. In February of that year, he spiked a blade into his foot on a 3Lz attempted and sustained tendon (and possibly ligament?) damage - I think it required surgery, he was off the ice for a while, and couldn't even train lutzes and flips until right before Worlds. He sustained a more serious version of that injury in November 2009, and it completely derailed his Olympic season. (Kurt Browning tweeted that the same thing had happened to him three times - ouch!) Anyway, considering Joubert's occasional headcase tendencies, I'm still amazed that he was able to pull off 2007 Worlds. The pressure, coming in undefeated on the season and knowing that he was not 100% physically, must have been crushing. You can kind of see it when he skates off the ice after the LP - he doesn't look elated, he looks relieved. No singles skater has gone undefeated in a season since then.
Joubert never got a level 4 on footwork (his goal seems to be to get level 3) but AFAIK he scored the highest GOE ever given for a quad in international competition, which is pretty cool. Still, I think it's unfair to characterize him as someone who cares only about the jumps; he's stated otherwise multiple times, and has put a lot of work into other areas of his skating. It's one thing to argue that those things are not his forte, but he's not the one-dimensional skater some suggest.
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Ah, the QR at 2006 Worlds helped, but I think it was pretty telling that Lambiel won the LP nonetheless in Calgary, even if it was by a thin margin over Joubert. Wasn't there some angst about the 2006 Olympic silver medalist and World Champion not being able to land a triple axel properly?
Yeah, in retrospect, 2008 Worlds for men was such a bizarre event. If I recall correctly, almost everyone predicted that Takahashi would win that year. He had the quads, the programs (Cyber Swan!!), the PCS, the footwork, the judges' love, good performances all season....his mistakes and Zayaking came completely out of nowhere. I'm sure many fans' fantasy picks were completely ruined by that. Lambiel, on the other hand...I guess it wasn't entirely surprising that he melted down, given his performances all season. But the degree to which he melted down was kind of surprising. And Tomas' skate! Still painful to watch, especially since he did so well in the short and was the reigning European Champion. I was happy for Buttle, but I definitely had mixed feelings about the whole thing.....
I wasn't really a fan of Joubert's LP in 2007, but his Bond SP was loads of fun and definitely deserved to have a big lead for sure. When Joubert is on, he really does have great charisma and command over the ice and I can understand why the judges were willing to give him good PCS. I have no complaints about Joubert winning worlds in 2007, even with a third-place LP--Lambiel and Takahashi, though great in the long, did themselves in during the SP.
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I actually kind of think he even deserved the Silver medal over Joubert (Takahashi clearly deserved Gold overall for me), despite the big jump mistakes in the SP. It was that superior of a performance and one of the most difficult ever technically.
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Healthy Summer Snacks was the program topic for the May meeting of the Black Bear 4-H Club.
Mike Manders, Grand View Lodge executive chef, arranged for club members enrolled in the Food and Nutrition project to work with him in Grand View's kitchen to prepare snacks to serve at the meeting.
"Mike is a great 4-H parent," said club leader Cindy Terwilliger. "At the first meeting he attended with his son, Christopher, he offered to do anything he could to help the club learn about food and nutrition."
Manders and the three teenage girls he instructed answered questions from the club before serving the food, which included fresh watermelon salad with feta cheese and pizza margherita featuring fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Abby Schreier shared her thoughts on the activity: "It was fun working in the Grand View kitchen. I learned about naan bread from India that we used for the pizza. We learned about the chef's hat, called a toque, and the chef's coat."
Megan Vogt added, "This was a great way to learn how to make healthier pizza and salad, especially the pizza. It wasn't what you'd call a normal pizza."
Justine Campbell said, "It was really good to learn how to incorporate healthier ingredients into foods. Most people think healthier means gross, but if it looks good and smells good, you might want to try it."
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Patriots Perspective: Spring ahead
Mother Nature may be making it difficult to start thinking of spring sports, but we are closer to the start of spring sports than the recent weather may suggest. Here is some information regarding spring sports that you may find helpful.
Spring athletes may turn in forms and pay fees at any time. Forms are available in the high school office or online. Fees may be paid online or in person in the Activities or Business offices. All forms and fees must be paid before the first day of practice.
Upon turning in all forms and paying fees, the athlete will receive a "white slip." This is to be given to their coach indicating that they are ready to start practice.
The eligibility forms only need to be completed once each school year. Physicals are good for three years.
Fees need to be paid each season, and spring fees are $100 for grades 9-12 and $75 for grades 6-8.
There will not be a large group signup meeting. Each sport will have an organizational meeting before the season. Please check the website http://pequotlakes.k12.mn.us under "activities" and "spring sports" for updates.
Sixth-graders may participate in track/field and golf. There are no Wednesday practices for middle level athletes.
Coaches' contact information will be posted on the Activities webpage under "spring sports."
The opening dates and sites for indoor practices will be:
Softball (JV/varsity): March 11, high school gym before school.
Track and field (JV/varsity): March 11, high school and middle level gyms after school.
Golf (boys and girls grades 6-12): March 18, middle level gym before school on a rotating basis by gender. Contact coaches for specific schedules.
Baseball (JV/varsity): March 18, high school gym after school.
Mid-level baseball and softball: March 18, Eagle View after school on a rotating daily schedule. Contact coaches for specific schedules.
Mid-level track: optional practices with varsity starting March 11. First required practice is April 2.
The Minnesota State High School League may tell us when practice can officially start but the weather will dictate when the teams actually get outdoors and contests begin. There will no doubt be numerous weather-related changes during the spring season.
For this reason, I would encourage you to sign up for the "notify me" feature of our scheduling program if you have not already. Simply go to the school website, click on "activities," then "sports schedules." Once there, choose the "notify me" icon and follow the prompts. You will be able to set the system to remind you of when the contests you are interested in watching will take place and you will be notified any time I make a change to the schedule.
As we gear up for the winter tournament season and prepare for the spring season, I would like to encourage all of our spectators to "Let the players play, let the coaches coach, let the officials officiate and LET THE FANS BE POSITIVE!"
See you at the games!
(Marc Helmrichs is activities director for the Pequot Lakes School District.)


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Looking for a reason to head to Belfast? April 24 might be a good bet, as they've got plans for a big music festival that day. It'll feature more than 20 acts playing at Roots & Tendrils, the Colonial Theatre, Waterfall Arts, Aarhus Gallery, and the American Legion. Called the BELFAST FREE RANGE MUSIC FESTIVAL (they've got chickens on the poster), it'll feature the JAZZ MANDOLIN PROJECT, DAVID WAX MUSEUM, BROWN BIRD, TIGER SAW, THE FREE SEEDLINGS, DAVID DODSON, MARY ANNE DRISCOLL, LADY LAMB THE BEEKEEPER, TRAVIS LLOYD BAND, WESLEY HARTLEY AND THE TRAVELING TREES, THE FOFERS, LUNA MADIDUS, SOUTH CHINA, LAZARUS, UNBUNNY, SHAWN MERCER AND THE BOONDOCK BLUES BAND, UKE OF SPACES, CINDER CONK, GOOD KIDS SPROUTING HORNS, GULLY, CAETHUA, TRAVIS CYR AND THE STRINGS OF CALAMITY, CLASS MACHINE, MAHDI ARMY ORKESTARS, CALVIN AND THE FREE WILL AGENTS, and RURAL ELECTRIC. Could be fun.
Be on the lookout for a remastered release of BILL CHINNOCK's Dime Store Heroes. There's a movement to raise money for a trust fund for Chinnock's son, William, that started with a show of his music at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and will continue with a similar gig at the Empire April 24.
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Wearing a gown covered in peacock feathers would be seriously pushing the boundaries of taste. Instead, choose a gown with a glamorous, sexy aesthetic, like this sumptuous tiered silk organza skirt paired with a fitted, seamed organza bustier and metal sunburst belt.
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what are you looking to find out exactly? what we have on the books as of right now? what we have left to spend?
[/quote]I been looking for something that shows where we stand right now ....I have seen some projections that the 2012 cap space will be around 120 mil......and we have something like 16 players looking of deals

The last cap before this latest (2009)cba was 128 mil and the giants were over that in 2010 we had to make cuts of about 10 mil to get justunder this past season...I'm having a hard time understanding how players who want more money can get it with out others taking cuts....I'm seeing player movement more than we are used to...till this new cba levels out
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well theres different definitions of MORE MONEY.
The way we had players take "PAYCUTS" last year was by decreasing their cap number but increasing their guaranteed money.
Giants are going to have to part with a couple major pieces for the next 2 years. It upsets me
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na and I may be off cuz the cap confuses me, but i've tried to grasp it
the cap number isn't guaranteed money. If the players don't reach incentives to get the rest of the money owed the GIants don't have to pay it but it still counts against the cap
Like Jacobs may have 4 mil on the books next year with only 1.5 of it gauranteed.
But realistically he would probably be able to acheive a mil of incentives (just as an example). So that leaves 1.5 mil that he won't get and the Giants would be charged for.
So the Giants may up his guaranteed money to 2 mil and keep his incentives that he should get but cut teh rest of the incentives to lower him overall cap hit to 3 mil total.
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(Jan. 9, 2009)--Maj. Gen. Tom Travis was the guest speaker for the Air Force ROTC commissioning ceremony Saturday, Dec. 20 in the University Center Retama Auditorium on the UTSA 1604 Campus. In his talk, Travis spoke of the great opportunity provided by the Air Force to become a leader who puts service before self.
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Travis entered the Air Force in 1976 as a distinguished graduate of the ROTC program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He was awarded his pilot wings in 1978 and served as an F-4 pilot and aircraft commander. The general completed his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, where he was the top Air Force graduate; in 1987 he became a flight surgeon.
For more than three years, Travis was chief of medical operations in the Human Systems Program Office at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio. Currently, he is commander of the 59th Medical Wing at Lackland Air Force Base.
"I've had many times in my career where I knew there was something I wanted to do, but the Air Force asked me to do something else." said Travis. "Frankly, the Air Force was always right and it worked out extremely well because I wouldn't be a major general if I had done it my way."
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony by invitation of UTSA President Ricardo Romo, Travis is a big advocate of the university and the ROTC program.
"UTSA has a great ROTC program with folks who are determined to serve their country and get an education," said Travis. "Plus, they're willing to defend our country in the time of war -- it's one of the best things about America."
For more information, contact Col. Lisa Firmin, commander of UTSA's Air Force ROTC Detachment 842, at (210) 458-5636.


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A lot like dry docking. After you completely empty the toilet of water commence with some good upper decker action. The lack of water makes it a lot like a dry dock. The fact that it is in the tank making it above the bowl gives it the term "Sky Docking"
My boss wouldn't give me a raised for the sencond time in a row, so i decided to give him unforgettable experience of a good sky docking. It took him forever to figure out where the brown water was coming from. Can you say ready-made gravy?
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This week, we at the Portland Phoenix celebrate 10 years of serving Portland and Maine as your news, arts, and entertainment authority. And we celebrate a decade of you, our readers, giving us your attention in an increasingly jam-packed media world.
Portland is a small place that has a lot packed into it. (We actually kinda like that description of ourselves as well.) And we have managed to cram a lot into this issue — it's our annual Fall Preview issue as well as a celebratory anniversary edition — and we hope you'll check everything out.
But before you get there, let's start with the predictions then-staff writer Alex Irvine made five years ago, in our fifth-anniversary issue. He listed five themes that had been covered throughout the Phoenix's first five years that would still be current in five years' time (that is, now). And he went four-for-five.
We told you so: Ten years of being right
Portland theater's losses and gains since 1999
The 10 most influential bands of our first 10 years
Portland: From a handful of restaurants to a restaurant town
Diversity times ten
Talking politics: The song remains the same
Marc Shepard: I remember when...
Portland's art scene has changed quite a lot
GAMBLING Yep. Another proposal is in development now.
WATERFRONT The Maine State Pier mess is no more solved now than then, and statewide, working waterfront is still under serious land-use pressure.
DIRIGO HEALTH Whether as an example of how to reform healthcare, how not to, or something in between, he was right on.
MERCURY The environmental toxin is still an issue, but not much under discussion these days. We'll call Alex wrong on this one.
GAY CIVIL RIGHTS Oh yes, for sure. If you don't know that, plug into a Webtube.
In this issue, we look back at the past 10 years. Shay Stewart-Bouley mulls over how diversity has changed in Maine since 1999, and cartoonist David Kish offers us some ideas for new niche products we at the Portland Phoenix might create.
Then there's Deirdre Fulton's review of selected of stories we've been telling you about for a while, updating them with where they are today.
If you're wondering what life is like if you work at the newspaper, the only person who worked full-time at the Portland Phoenix from 1999 all the way through 2009, Marc Shepard, has graced us with funny tales he claims to remember from our history.
And our arts writers have reviewed what has happened in Portland since the turn of the millennium. Sam Pfeifle tells us about the 10 most influential bands of the past 10 years; Megan Grumbling recounts the losses and the incredible gains Portland's theater community has seen; Ken Greenleaf looks at the state's artistic scene and notes a few changes; Lindsay Sterling explains how Portland became such a foodie center.
And while Al Diamon gives us a peek at what Maine might be like in 2019, we'll take a slightly less dystopic view. Here are five key issues that will occupy us for some significant period of the next 10 years, and our predictions for what might have happened by 2019.
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Our family of four adults had a lovely and relaxing stay in Rome at your roof terrace. Accommodations, facilities and staff were excellent. Thank you Alessia and Roberto!
Nice apartment in an excellent location right in the hearth of Rome. We stayed in the apartment for 4 days in september and used the wonderfull roof terrasse alot. It is quite big and has a wonderfull view of the sourrunding roofs.
The apartment is nice, big bathroom and a nice kitchen with everything you need to make your stay confortable.
Make sure to eat at the restaurant in the same house no. 48 it is brilliant.
Booking and checking in went fine. However the communication is a bit confusing as you communicate both with the owner (who I think is Alessi), we were welcomed by an other couple and for questions regarding transport etc. you need to communicate with an agency who were not very responsive.
We were happy with our stay and will stay here again next time we visit Rome.
We enjoyed our stay in Rome. The house was ideally located near Piazza Navona and clean enough. However there were a few disappointments concerning the house. The bedroom has no window and only airconditioning which didn`t cool! The tap in the kitchen is not fixed tot the sink and moves about. And the showerhead in the bathroom is broken with attempts at repair and even a new showerhead in the closet which was the wrong size. Showering was not a pleasant experience! Although Alessia was friendly and immediately answered that they woud repair it, this of course wasn't done during our stay.... (and the fact that it had been repaired before implied that it was already a known problem). The state of the apartment doesn't match the price...
Amazing location, fabulous apartment!
Andrea was excellent at communication and explained everything we needed to know about the apartment.
If you only stay in one place in Rome - stay here. The view of the Pantheon and the entertainment in the square were brilliant. Maybe take some earplugs for the weekend though. You also get a 15% discount at the restaurant right outside the apartment.
This apartment was perfect for me and my two friends. Spacious and clean with a rooftop balcony with amazing view over Piazza della Rotonda and Pantheon. With this location, you can walk to all of the cities best sights. The receptionists are also very helpful. Our stay in this apartment definitely enrichened our weekend in Rome!
Very nice stay in a beautiful flat well furnished. Perfect location, close to everything. We 've had a problem with flodding in the flat. it was solved fluently on a Sunday and did not disturb our stay at all.
Location is perfect! Very central with a lot of nice restaurants nearby, but still quiet. since it is located in a little street. Hosts are gentle and helpful.
We very much enjoyed our stay in Rome in Davide's appartment. A friendly and warm welcome, a nice, well equipped, clean and comfortable appartment in a very quiet street in the center of Rome, a splendid view from the superb terrace - what else would one need to feel like you are heaven on earth. We also appreciated Danieles' and Davide's precious help with transport from and to the airport.
The only minor drawback was the heating in the appartment which was not efficient enough for this time of the year.
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Thank you for sharing your mix. It is nice to have people on this forum to share a working recipe. A rising tide raises all ships.
Thank you for sharing your mix. It is nice to have people on this forum to share a working recipe. A rising tide raises all ships.
Joe, Your missing the eggs and oil. Can't go without those. You ask Keith,... He'll tell ya to add in that cheese powder.
Seriously though... the yeast and soy doesn't do the best job when it comes to raisin many bees when no pollen available. So far my formula has been a monster but its not just sugar, soy and yeast. Your missing those fatty's.
The formulation I listed is more than soy, yeast and sugar, with a little oil. The vitamin and mineral premix we have formulated is what makes the recipe simple yet functional. Vitamins and minerals in the proper amount and ratios are what make the rest of the diet biologically available for digestion and utilization. The idea of using a scientifically formulated vitamin and mineral premix or supplement developed specifically for bees appears to be a novel if not somewhat foreign concept to many beekeepers. We try and make it look simple, but in fact, there is a lot of testing, calculations and analysis that goes into correctly balancing approximately 30 vitamins and minerals that go into the supplement and premix. It's not magic, but rather common practice in production agriculture.
I realize you and others may argue that higher fat content is necessary, and on some levels I agree. Fat is tasty, and can contribute to the texture of the patty. But in the long run an overall balanced diet is the objective. Remember Halloween as a kid? All that candy was great for a little while, but what happened if you ate too much candy over an extended period of time?
Some tell me they use eggs for the fat content. Eggs also provide a source of cholesterol. I am just not certain on the cholesterol requirement. There is sound research on both sides of the fence. Bees do need cholesterol, that much appears to be true. Where or how they get it is the question. Plant based materials do provide some precursors to cholesterol molecules that most animals can utilize. There is also some more recent research that suggests plant materials contain small amounts of cholesterol molecules…
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Joe, I will say I will take your information against un supported challenges any day. At least I can start mixing your recipe. The only reason I can see for the challenge is to cast false doubt in the minds of others. A commercial person legitimately guarding secrets would never have spoken up at all.
I am interested in Latshaw in general. I found enough info searching II that it peeked my interest. but everything I have found is fairly vague and unsupported. For example, head of a huge breeding cooperation but I did not find anything about the results of that program. Also on my list for breeder queens. But at a $2000 min purchase I want to see a lot more about what these bees are like.
I also saw this recipe in my search but nothing to support it.
I would appreciate any leads even through PM into digging deeper. Just to make up my own mind as to the quality and progress of your work.
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Joe, I am also one of those who agree with rainesridgefarm, and thank you for posting this informative thread. I am not currently in a position to make a serious judgement as who has the best formula, but without your posting, I would be even further in the dark! And I learned a lot reviewing your website.
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Thanks, this has been a fun one!
I think your assessment is fair. I come from a research background and try to apply it to beekeeping, but consider myself to be a beekeeper at heart. Most of my time is spent in the field working bees or working with other beekeepers. I try to share as much information as possible with beekeepers and enjoy learning from other beekeepers! In beekeeping there are many opinions and approaches. Therefore, I share my opinions and approaches and encourage beekeepers to give it a try. The stock I produce or the nutrition work we do is not to everyone's liking. There are many diverse operations around this country and they have developed systems that work for them. When approached by other beekeepers I try to help in any way I can or in many cases work to find the answers I simply do not know.
To be fair, I do use diets with higher oil contents, up around 5%, but for the reasons I stated earlier. If I am looking at faster consumption or a specific texture, oil will certainly help me do that.
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Joe, I have noticed the bees eat the fatter sub faster and it is much easier to work with. easier to clean out the mixer and doesn't stick to everything. I have never tried your minerals but might have to test them out...
I bit off topic but what I have tried is your Karnica strain. I cross the daughters of your Karnica queens with Italian mix drones and got some of the best bees. They respond to sub and syrup real well and have large population. Don't swarm as much as other carniolan bees. Whoever needs evidence... look into my hives, guaranteed you will be jealous.
Keith, I'm always missing something. That's exactly why your going to ship me a truckload in August!
How do you keep a home mixed batch moist. I like mega bee that stays soft for days. I made up some other stuff this last year and it dried up rock hard in 24 hours.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
large amounts of soy with no oil will typically result in sub that dries up.
I posted my sub mix in the spirit of sharing.I forgot to add that I put 4 cups of citric acid. No problem with sub getting hard. No eggs...no cheez...no bacon.......NO BULL! These are aug splits, pic taken today Dec 21 2012, 3+ frames brood.IMG_0688.jpgIMG_0692.jpg
Davidsbees, you mention probiotic in your sub mix. Did you make your own or buy it?
And is increasing the fat content as simple as increasing the oil content? At what point does the added oil make the patty unpalatable ?
and thanks to Joe and Davidsbees for making their recipes available. Im currently in the process of making a recipe for my own mix.
fantastic thread guys!!
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1. Yes. in a hive that is building up say from a nuc it allows more energy for building less need to forage. How successful this is is variable I will have two nucs setting side by side. one foraging like mad the next has no bees coming or going but will be found covering the food. This indicates to me there is still something they need that is not found in the food.
2. Not that I have noticed. ti seems to me feed in the fall is stored. I gave my production hives sugar water after I take their honey. It is for them to replenish there stores for winter and that is what it appears to me they do with it. Maybe they just eat it and the honey I see getting stored is actually additional forage. I cannot say with any certainty. I know I feed in an amount that would be consistent with the honey I find.
3. I consider feeding sub par with natural forage. Due to this I assume feeding impacts overall heath in a negative way. even if it is only slightly. negative impact on health equals bees more susceptible. In the end I find that bees less than optimally healthy tend to do better than those that starve.
In the simplest form I see it like this. woudl I rather have my bees sick or dead? Nobody seems to be capable of offering a better range of choices.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
I buy a enzyme and probiotic product. Currently working with a nutrititionist to formulate a more compleat mix. I use 3 different oil to get a better fatty acid mix also add a precursor to 24 methalchoestral I keep the oil level about 7%.
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Wildany is a person that could be the biggest asshole in the world, when he wants to. On the other hand he could be the best friend you could ever have. But for the ladies he could play you like nintendo. He's sweet when he wants to be - but it might be because he wants something so be careful. Also never hang out with him when there is a girl (no matter what they look like) you will be his third wheel.
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text: MOCK DRAFT: Mel Kiper's new First-Round Projection | March 13 1. Oakland - JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU: Nothing changes at the top of the draft board. The Raiders passed on Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler last year, so opting away from another highly regarded signal-caller won't happen this time around. Russell's physical prowess seems to have everyone wowed. 2. Detroit - Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame: The Lions have the option of selecting QB Brady Quinn or RB Adrian Peterson, trading down, or adding a pass-rusher supreme such as Gaines Adams to bolster what already has the makings of a standout defensive front. By trading down, they could still get a player like Adams. Quinn, though, might be too hard to pass up for an organization that needs a smart, tough, high-profile signal-caller like him to become the face of the franchise. Remember, the Lions are one of the few teams that have never even been to a Super Bowl, let alone won one. Additionally, they passed on Dan Marino back in 1983 and, as recently as last year, opted away from Leinart and Cutler. 3. Cleveland - Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma: You would figure this choice to be between Peterson and Quinn, depending on whether the latter is still on the board. Either would look great in a Browns uniform. Veteran RB Jamal Lewis was signed to only a one-year deal, so that obviously doesn't preclude the team from taking a potential franchise back like Peterson. 4. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech: This pick will have both Jeff Garcia and Chris Simms smiling. Johnson is my top-ranked player on the Big Board, so acquiring him with the fourth selection is a real bargain. 5. Arizona - Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin: Things are setting up perfectly for the Cardinals to remain at pick No. 5 and still bring a super blue-chip left tackle such as Thomas into the fold. Here, they get the No. 2 player on my board with the fifth overall selection. Another great value type pick. 6. Washington - Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson: This is the spot you figure to get some action. The Redskins don't have a second-, third- or fourth-round pick, so trading down in an effort to recoup choices definitely has to be in their thought process. If a deal is to be made, the best scenario would be to have either Quinn or Peterson still on the board. Both would be enticing for a number of clubs, as would highly regarded DBs Leon Hall and LaRon Landry. If the Redskins are forced to stand pat, DEs Adams and Jamaal Anderson would make the most sense. 7. Minnesota - LaRon Landry, S, LSU: The Vikings will have an opportunity here to upgrade the defensive secondary. The choice would be between safety Landry and CB Hall. I'll go with Landry because Brad Childress saw what a huge difference Brian Dawkins made to the Eagles' deep patrol when he was on the staff with Andy Reid in Philadelphia. 8. Houston - Leon Hall, CB, Michigan: LT Levi Brown would have to draw serious consideration, but Hall is definitely on the rise back up the draft board after such an impressive showing at the combine workout. He also fills a positional need for the Texans. 9. Miami - Levi Brown, OT, Penn State: The Dolphins certainly could use a topflight left tackle, and Brown has the potential to become a top echelon NFL bookend. 10. Atlanta - Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas: The loss of Patrick Kerney in free agency makes this a need area, but the Falcons should be keeping their fingers crossed that either CB Hall or S Landry is still on the board. 11. San Francisco - Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC: The Niners need a featured wideout for Alex Smith to throw to, and Jarrett proved against Michigan in the Rose Bowl that he is deserving of such a high grade. 12. Buffalo - Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville: I view Okoye as one of the top seven to eight players in this draft, so acquiring him at the 12th spot would be a great deal for the Bills. The 19-year-old phenom has been rising steadily up the draft board all year, overtaking Michigan's Alan Branch as the No. 1 DT in this draft because of his production with the pads on. With the trade of Willis McGahee to Baltimore, the Bills are also in the market for a RB. They probably can't deal up high enough to get Peterson, so Cal's Marshawn Lynch would have to be a possibility. 13. St. Louis - Alan Branch, DT, Michigan: Physically imposing DT who could be a destructive performer in the NFL, provided he learns how to maximize all that ability and become a more consistent force along the interior. Branch has the edge at DT in terms of potential, but Okoye gets the nod when it comes to production. 14. Carolina - Greg Olsen, TE, Miami (Fla.): Several months ago, I had Olsen going to the Bears near the end of the first round. After a sensational effort at the combine workout, he's soared up the draft board to the point that Carolina and Green Bay have to be interested. The Panthers need a TE of Olsen's caliber. 15. Pittsburgh - Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State: The Steelers are looking for flexibility at OLB in terms of how that player can be used. Timmons can operate with his hand down or on his feet, figuring to operate effectively in any defensive structure. 16. Green Bay - Marshawn Lynch, RB, California: Now that Ahman Green has moved on in free agency, the Packers have to bring in a top-notch RB. Lynch is one of the more aggressive RBs you will ever come across, with yards after contact his specialty. He also proved to be a much more effective pass-catching option this past season, with his 34 receptions matching his total for the previous two campaigns. 17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn Jr. WR, Ohio State: The temptation will be to go defense because the Jags have addressed the offensive side in Round 1 each of the past four years. That's why I thought seriously about CB Chris Houston and LB Jon Beason at this spot. In the end, though, a player with Ginn's big-play potential -- both at WR and in the return game -- might be too hard to pass up. 18. Cincinnati - Jon Beason, LB, Miami (Fla.): Beason didn't run as well as expected (4.74) at the combine workout, but his film evaluation grades, especially from 2005, figure to win out, placing him ultimately in the mid-to-late first round area. Marvin Lewis also knows firsthand what it means to have a former Miami Hurricane setting the tone on your defense. 19. Tennessee - Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska: Steady, technically sound and extremely versatile, Carriker would qualify as a very "safe" pick at this juncture of Round 1. 20. New York Giants - Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State: A Tom Coughlin type of prospect, with the passion and desire to excel on the gridiron that spills over to his teammates. If you look solely at his junior film from 2005 (116 tackles, 11 stops behind the line) and the combine workout (4.70 at 238 pounds, 37-inch vertical jump, 22 reps at 225 pounds), there is no question that Posluszny deserves to be a first-round draft choice. 21. Denver - Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida: Pressuring the QB is something the Broncos need to do a better job of in 2007, and Moss qualifies as a potential sack artist. 22. Dallas - Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee: Not only did Meachem produce big results as a junior in 2006 (71 catches for an 18.3 yard average and 11 TDs) but he also turned heads at the combine with his 4.39 clocking at 6-2, 214 pounds. The addition of such a talented young wideout would be a huge benefit to the Cowboys. 23. Kansas City - Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas: This is a need area for the Chiefs, and several CBs figure to be intriguing as this point in Round 1. That group includes Houston, Pitt's Darrelle Revis, Texas' Aaron Ross and UNLV's Eric Wright. I gave the edge to Houston because of the fact he ran in the 4.3s at the combine and proved to be one of the stronger players pound for pound in the draft (27 reps). 24. New England (from Seattle) - Patrick Willis, LB, Ole Miss: Production, production, production, that's what you harp on with Willis. This kid finished just about every game, including the Senior Bowl, with 13-plus tackles. Then came the combine meeting, where he ran an amazing 4.51 at 242 pounds and also came through with a 39-inch vertical jump. 25. New York Jets - Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh: Good, solid football player with the size (5 11½, 205) you look for and a ton of athleticism. Had he produced as many big plays this past season as he did as a sophomore, you might have been looking at a top-15 pick. 26. Philadelphia - Steve Smith, WR, USC: Before the combine workout, I projected Smith as a mid-second-round draft choice. However, after Smith posted a 40 time of 4.45, the days of viewing him as just a complementary No. 2 wideout might have come to an end. 27. New Orleans - Aaron Ross, CB, Texas: Tough, aggressive football player who also brings excellent ball skills to the CB spot. He'd be a nice addition to the Saints' deep patrol. If you are looking for a potential surprise pick in the later portion of Round 1, UNLV's talented CB Eric Wright could be the guy. The former USC Trojan ran in the 4.3s at the combine and has a great deal of ability. 28. New England - Reggie Nelson, S, Florida: Nelson brings a great deal of versatility to the defensive secondary, as well as demonstrating in the SEC with the national champion Gators that he is a proven playmaker. He can cover a lot of ground and will hit like you expect from a safety. 29. Baltimore - Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan: The former TE displays incredible feet, athleticism and agility while operating at the critical LT spot, bringing with him the upside potential you look for at this point in the late first round. 30. San Diego - Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU: After the Senior Bowl practices, I really thought Bowe would hear his name called in the middle of the first round. Although he seems to have lost a little momentum after running in the mid-4.5s to 4.60 at the combine workout, you have to remember that he checks in at 221 pounds. He also brings superlative natural receiving skills to the position. I'll give you a quick history lesson. Back in the 2001 NFL draft, a WR with a similar scenario was the next-to-last pick in the first round and has turned out to be a quality performer at the pro level. The player I'm referring to is former Miami Hurricane Reggie Wayne, now a key entity on the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. 31. Chicago - Ben Grubbs OG Auburn: Offense figures to dictate the draft this year for the Bears. WR and TE are at the top of the need list, but adding a big-time guard like Grubbs would significantly aid the likes of Cedric Benson and Rex Grossman. A WR to consider at this stage would be South Carolina's Sidney Rice. This is also the point in the draft when USC's highly regarded C-G Ryan Kalil could hear his name called, figuring as a late first- or very early second-rounder. 32. Indianapolis - Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee: Had it not been for a season-ending (torn biceps) injury in the second game of the 2006 campaign, Harrell might have established himself as top-15 choice. In the first two weeks, before the injury, he was a dominating performer. Good fortune would continue for the Super Bowl champion Colts if Harrell falls in their lap as the first round comes to an end.


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First day at work with my new Bike.
Here's mine, just over 4,000 miles since January 2013. Shad SH48 topcase on the way!
After taking delivery in November.
Just took delivery of a 2013, unfortunately the engine case had a porous housing, but fortunately for BMW's steller customer service they shipped me a new 2014 to replace it.
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Hopefully not, however before all this middle east shit started, post 911 when bush gave the warning about osama bin laden, and a time limit was given. A bunch of us ( all veterans and several others whom work as Civilian Contractors.we discussed what may or may not happen. what we came up with is that it;s only a matter of time. even though all the countries that are of arabian decent, where terroists can blend in and hide out safely spred thier retoric of Hate and killing non muslum, or infidels, Americans which ever you prefer. we all agreed that we will go thru all islamic nations, and exchange some sort of military action or occupation of a country that will lead to hostial confrontations, with all the islamic nation even though all the citizans of those countries do not agree with the fanatics and how the koran is being used and perverted for actions of war, here are just a few violators and theres a whole lot more comming, And just think for one moment how many of these sleepers cells are already in the United States, and what is even worse is that now there is the big push for gun control! if Our Goverment was smart & the key word is if!) all of us whom have military experence, police, compitition shooters, and the list goes on, they would ask ,not order! if they would be willing to be in a standby status if need, just like the inactive ready reserve. But I dont see that ever happening. by doing this it would give the United States the Largest and strongest Military force in the world. But as I said if the Govt was smart.
1, afaganisatan
2. Pakastan ( realizing that they are not really an alli, but they will sell out to the highest bidder.
3. Iraq ( we will be back there again- But hopefully the US will stand up for itself and say no! do your own dirty work.
4.Our Goverment is looking at other countries as well, who are considered a threat, and you can bet a dollar to a donut we will be there.
5, Us Special Forces from all branches are deployed to diffrent regions of the globe
to stand by, just in case,
6. this whole thing with the muslum nations and the terrorists that come from these countries are not going to stop, all they know is war. and they will keep on going until they are eathier stopped totally, or an agreement can be reached by the US Goverment,
and the Hostial nations that want to destroy the United States and all it stands for( And besides many many Vets still harbor ill feeling towards this country for what they did to our citizans and it still angers to many people to count,
As for myself I hold a grudge for a very long time, and in my book anyone who harms a US serviceman (oops have to be politically correct now that women are allowed in combat) Service person! or diplomatic personal doing thier job, and to be attacked without provcation just really pisses me off. If the Goverment had the Nerve, There would be special teams made up of special operations personal from all branches to terminate the situation and bring our people home, an no diplomatic talking about what the other country wants. No Warning , Just plan the rescue and exicute it forthwith. Hit them fast and hit them Hard. They may just think twice. The pussy footing
around and being nice when the other country or its fanatics are the aggressor just take them out
If your going to show force Show it! Don;t try and Bluff your way through a negoation.just sweep clear and rescue, and get out.....Doc


text: Has anybody had issues with PM's length of time to process an order. I ordered an extractor on May 29th 2013. As of today's date June 07, 2013 they are still processing my order. I have emailed them twice, no reply. I called them and she was very nice and said that the shipping department was very busy. She would try to get them to go ahead and precess my order and ship it. tht was three days ago and it is still being processed. I live in North Carolina, I can order from Mann Lake and get my order in 7 days max and they are in Hackensack, MN. I realize that they are busy trying to get package bees shipped to replace the ones died while in UPS's possession. I just want to know if this is a normal processing time for them.


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Movie Review: The Artist
Can a silent black-and-white film hold audience attention? Rebello investigates.
Director: Michel Hazanavicius MPAA Rating: PG-13 Studio: La Petite Reine
French writer-director Michel Hazanavicius appears to be perfectly content staying presently, and permanently, in the past. Maybe he should stay there for good. Having already given us two wonderfully spoofy 007 homages with OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and OSS 117: Lost in Rio, his latest, The Artist, reaches back to the grand silent film era of the late '20s. Magnificently filmed in black and white, shot at 22 frames per second and almost entirely silent, The Artist revisits the plot of the much-filmed Hollywood saga A Star Is Born, adds a dash or two of Singin' in the Rain and Sunset Boulevard, and charms and moves the hell out of us.
The film stars Jean Dujardin as a dashing, cocky, aging film idol who befriends an ambitious young beauty (Bérénice Bejo) whose gimlet eyes are fixed on stardom. Despite warnings from the studio boss (John Goodman, in Wallace Beery mode) about the advent of sound, the matinee idol stubbornly refuses to test for talking pictures and, while the protégée's career skyrockets through the early '30s, his career tragically implodes. His wife (a vinegary, just-right Penelope Ann Miller) and millions of adoring fans desert him and only his long-suffering chauffeur (James Cromwell) and plucky, scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier stand by him. Packed with tips of the hat to the films of directors Chaplin, Borzage, von Sternberg– there's even a misfired musical cue from Hitchcock – the movie may be the stuff of recreated magic but, these days, we'll grab our magic wherever we can. Heart-warming, funny, romantic, lovingly nostalgic and acted to elegant, self-aggrandizing and gallant perfection by Dujardin, whose performance won him a Best Actor prize at Cannes, The Artist recreates a movie era so full of wonder and emotion that it may make you question whether the way we were wasn't a whole lot better than the way we are.


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The Pick Up: Be the Perfect Wingman

Every man, at some point in his life, has to take one for the team. Here's our guide on how to be the perfect wingman.

Beautiful women don't usually go out by themselves. Her friends can make or break your night—if they are having a good time or like your friends, your odds go way up. If her friends are bored, they'll sabotage you.
From having successfully coached over 10,000 "average guys" to be successful with beautiful women, here are the crucial wingman rules to live by.
First, Do No Harm
The Hippocratic oath applies to Love Systems as much as it applies to medicine. Before you can try to improve a situation, you have to be sure you're not going to make it worse.
He Who Has the Balls Makes the Choice
Any man can stand around a club and stare at women. It takes balls (and skill) to go up to a group of girls, risk being blown out and start a flirtatious conversation that actually goes somewhere. (We've covered how to do this in Pickup Lines that Work.)
Don't be the vulture who comes along a few minutes later and starts hitting on the most attractive woman in the group. He approached the group, so it's his choice who he's interested in. If you both hit on the same girl, you'll probably just cancel each other out and neither of you will get anywhere. This relates to our next point…
Your Friend Is Always the Coolest Guy in the Room
Most women use social cues a lot more than men do. They'll learn about you from how other people interact with you. So if you and your friends treat each other with respect, she will assume that you surround yourself with quality people and that these people value you. In contrast, if you're the type of man who would blow off his friends to focus on some woman who he's only known for a couple minutes, you will hurt your chances with her.
(She'll assume that you're desperate, because guys who have had women attracted to them before don't go crazy when they get a small amount of attention. She'll also assume that you don't have much going for you, since you surround yourself with people who you don't even respect.)
Do the Math
You are talking to a group of three attractive women. Your friend joins the conversation. He notices that you're flirting with one of them and he doesn't interfere, but one of the other two women seems to be into him and he wants to take her somewhere private. Should he?
If he does, he's left you talking to the woman you're interested in—and her friend. In other words, he left you in a position where you need a wingman. Wait a minute—wasn't that supposed to be his job?
On the other hand, if you wanted to bail with your girl, that's your right. You're the one who approached. Or, if there are two guys and two girls, then either guy can take the woman he's talking to somewhere more private because it leaves the other guy in a better position. Remember: first, do no harm.
Advanced Game: Above and Beyond the Call
Any man should be able to expect the minimum wingman standards set so far in this article from his friends. But if you and your buddies are serious about meeting and attracting women, then try some of these:
Stealth Compliments
Women don't tend to like guys who brag—it often seems insecure. But there's no limit to how much your friend can say about you. You're friends, after all—you're supposed to like each other.
For best results, wait until your friend goes to get a drink and is out of earshot before you happen to tell people some of his best qualities. Or, if you're really subtle, tell one of the friends of the woman he's interested in—and wait for that information to be shared when they all go to the bathroom.
There's a Love Systems concept called "framing" that we can't really do justice to in this short column. The very quick version is that the frame (the assumed context of what you're saying) is often more important than your actual choice of words.
In this example, you can set the frame that your friend and the woman he's interested in are already a couple. Talk to her friends about how good they look together and treat them like a single social unit. (E.g., "I'm having a party next weekend—you should come. I'll invite Chris and Donna, too.")
For bonus points, use future projections (another Love Systems concept), which not only implies that they are a couple, but that they've been together for a while. (E.g., "It's going to be so funny, years down the road, when you guys are having fun on some Greek island or whatever—you'll remember that if we all hadn't been at Ye Olde Dive Bar tonight, nothing would ever have happened. It's amazing how life works sometimes…")
This is really just scratching the surface of what good wingmen can do for each other. The more you go out with the same guys, the better you'll work together. Communicate, respect each other and have fun!
Nick Savoy is President of Love Systems and has coached thousands of "average guys" to attract and build relationships with beautiful women. Follow him on Twitter at @LS_Savoy.


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What now ??
So for anyone who don't know about six months ago I landed my dream job as junior penetration tester. Well recently I lost this job and was told they didn't think I was ready and they could not make money on me. This was a big shock to me as at no point did they give any indication that they felt I was not doing ok. During my time with them I done everything they asked me and they seemed happy with my progress.
Anyway I am now in a situation where I have no job and really don't know what to do. I feel down and feel like as much as I want be pen tester am I really not that good enough I know I have loads to learn and I felt I was doing really well and it just come as a big shock. Half me want to give up but the other wants to prove a point to them. However I cant put my life on hold hoping I get another security job.
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Real Food Simply Delicious, One Year Later
June 29 is an important day for the food team at Starbucks – it's the day we celebrate our one-year anniversary of "Real Food Simply Delicious"! RFSD means we removed all that unnecessary stuff from our food in our U.S. company-operated stores. So no matter what you are looking to eat – a breakfast sandwich or yummy apple fritter – you can feel good about the fact that it has no artificial flavors, artificial dyes, artificial trans fats or high-fructose corn syrup.
I sat down with Lisa B., our manager of food research and development, to get the inside scoop on how she and her team made it all happen!
Question: Why did Starbucks make these changes to our food recipes?
Answer: We wanted a new approach to Starbucks food – one that celebrates real ingredients and focuses on simpler recipes that make our food even more delicious. We baked and tasted hundreds of recipes in our test kitchen to improve the quality of our food and proudly serve it alongside our coffee.
Question: Did you really taste hundreds of recipes?
Answer: Did we ever! Chris, one of our lead product developers, and I ate our way through the whole menu. We baked and tasted over 130 versions of the Double Chocolate Brownie alone – luckily it was not all in one sitting! If we don't love it and it doesn't meet our strict sensory and quality criteria, we will not allow the product into our stores.
Question: What was the hardest product to develop?
Answer: The Maple Oat Pecan Scone was the biggest challenge. We struggled to get the flavor and icing just right. In fact we missed the launch date and sadly disappointed many customers, but it was critical that the quality was right, and we felt it was the right decision to wait until we could have the most delicious scone. You should definitely try it!
Question: What can we expect next for food?
Answer: I'm very proud of the Artisan Snack Plates – especially the new Chicken on Flatbread with Hummus. Of course it is deliciously satisfying, but it is also just 250 calories and an excellent source of Vitamin A. And it's easy to eat on the go.
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- depadilla
I appreciate and welcome the food changes at Starbucks which are an improvement on an already good selection of foods. Now all that is missing is Sugar free bakery items. Many of us are Diabetics with restricted sugar inputs and I have to encourge my friends and business associates to meet at other than Starbucks coffee venues to take advantage of that Great Cup of Coffee and Bakery item each morning. Many of us would frequent Starbucks much more frequently if we had a Sugar free alternative!
- chelleah
I love Starbucks products and was so excited to find out that Starbucks offers soy as an alternative to milk and also Jane's Biscuits. I am egg, milk, sulphite and meat intolerant, so I am wondering if Starbucks can offer food that is Vegan-friendly ie. food free from animal-derived ingredients, ie. Hummus without the chicken and cheese and with vegan-friendly crackers...? Also, along with the additives that Starbucks is removing, please can sulphites be kicked out as well? Thank you.
- moemurray80
I am a recent gastric bypass patient and was very happy to find that you serve your beverages with a sugar-free syrup option!!! I also buy your syrup by the bottle to use at home! I wish that you had more than SF vanilla, caramel, hazelnut and almond to choose from. I am anxiously awaiting a SF peppermint!!!! I wish you had some SF baked goods! With gastric bypass surgery, patients have difficulty digesting sugar. Just a thought, maybe try baked goods with added protein powder, SF of course!!
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TOPIC: What treatment is like
Treatment is not a one-size-fits-all process. Together, you and your therapist will decide which treatment works best for you. There are a wide variety of programs and therapies, but there are three that are have been tested and proven to work best: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and Medication. You can learn more about these treatments by clicking on the link below.
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The Nishijima Cross translation goes as follows:
Grasping space is extra. This reality in this reality, this space in this space practice, teach and preach the Dharma. Like the empty mouth of a bell, space moves in space.Daibutsu would like to tell Shakky? the fol-
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tions of buddhas and of patriarchs are just the grasping of space.
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Obama transparency record remains unimpressive
Nearly seven months ago, CPJ published its first in-depth report on press freedom in the United States, concluding that the Obama administration's aggressive prosecution of leakers of classified information, broad surveillance programs, and moves to stem the routine disclosure of information to the press meant that the president had fallen far short of his campaign promise to have the most open government in U.S. history. What's changed since? A quick survey of recent events suggests not much.


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Lisbon 202 - Amazing view in Chiado!
お部屋の大きさ64 m²
Floor No.5(with elevator)
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|Rua Nova do Almada, 1100 Lisbon, ポルトガル
This luxury apartment is set in the old part of the city center, in the same building as one of our other apartments. It's bright and filled with daylight, set on the 5th floor (with elevator till the 4th) of a recently refurbished building at the heart of the elegant neighbourhood of Chiado.
This acommodation has a privileged situation and an impressive view over the castle, the river and the roofs of old Lisbon.
Located on one of the main streets of chic and active Chiado, you will be surrounded by trendy cafés and shops. Definitely it is ideal for a stay in the city during holidays or for business...
The subway is at a few steps away and is it also walking distance to the train stations that can take you to the beaches around Lisbon, to Sintra and to all the sightseeing in and outside the city.
The apartment is 64 m2 and has been renovated to include the following:
- a bedroom with double bed (165 cm x 200 cm);
- one living room with dining and sitting areas, one single sofa bed, flat screen TV, DVD and stereo;
- a complete kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, washing machine and dish washer;
- a bathroom with bathtub.
The apartment is provided with central heating and air conditioning.
The building has an elevator.
Wireless broadband access available for those who have their own laptop with Wi-Fi compatible equipment.
We will welcome you with a bottle of cold "vinho verde".
You will also find in the apartment various CDs of Portuguese music to complete your cultural experience.
ハウスルールCheck-in and check-out:
- Check-in is after 4 PM (You can always come after 11 to leave you luggage and get the keys, but if we have someone else leaving on the same day the apartment won't be ready before 4 PM).
- Check-out is until 11 AM.
In labour days, you can leave the luggage in our office before 11AM in the day of your check-in and/or after 4PM in the day of your check-out.
Please call us 30 minutes before your arrival.
Check-in Monday to Friday from 4PM to 9:30PM is free of charge, except on Portuguese public holidays.
Particular situations:
- additional 30 Euro for check-in from 9:30 PM to 00:00 AM everyday;
- additional 45 Euro for check-in from 00:00 AM to 8:30 AM everyday;
- additional 25 Euro for check-in on Week-ends and on Portuguese public holidays till 9:30 PM.
Please note that, for security reasons, you must bring a copy of your id card or passport when you check-in.
Kindly note that a damage deposit of 150€ OR a credit card responsability term will also be asked upon arrival.
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The apartment will be cleaned prior to the arrival of each tenant.
When leaving, the tenant is obliged to leave the apartment in a reasonable condition.
The tenant signing the check-in form will be liable for the correct and decent behavior of all the persons accompanying him/her, and specifically avoiding any activity that is against any law or health policy.
Don't forget that you are going to stay in residential buildings. Guests staying in one of our apartments should know that if parties or loud music are heard, or neighbors complain and/or police is called, it can result in immediate eviction. This will also result in loss of prepaid rent.
Quiet time is from 10 PM to 10 AM. We are sure that you understand that the nightly rest of other inhabitants must be respected.
Smoking is not permitted in the apartments unless stated otherwise.
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Great apartment in a perfect location. Highly recommended!
We had a very nice stay in an amazing apartment in an amazing city. Very good contact with the host before and during the travel.
10/10 would book again.
Although it has been some time, I remember very well that it was a great experience to stay at this appartment for some days. We even stayed longer than intended and that was no problem at all. Beautiful view when sitting on the rooftop at night or day. The slanted walls throughout the whole appartment give it a funky feeling, but is a bit inconvenient for very tall people. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting a Lisboa city experience, as it is very central and close to most sights.
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Upsides - Absolutely amazing location. Beautiful apartment. Friendly staff. Bottle of wine on arrival. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay.
Downsides - hot water service would heat up once, then shutdown and had to be reset 2 hours prior to every shower. Pillows were really flat and little. Tried to charge extra 30 euros/night when I requested a 3rd bed to be made up. Left waiting for an hour after arranging the arrival time by email and had to make an extra phone call. No hand towels in bathrooms. Had to buy more toilet paper. A partial roll in each bathroom is not sufficient for a 4 days stay for 3 people!
We had a wonderful stay in Lisbon. The location is terrific if you wish to be a part of the famous Fado neighborhood. Great restaurants directly across from the Fado Museum. The climb to the apartment is around 100 steps, but once you get there the view from both sides is well worth it. The apartment is very comfortable and very clean. It would comfortably sleep 4
Perfect location for Bairro Alto where there is alot of restaurants, cafés and bars. Also short distance to Chiado and all transportation to go where ever you would like to go. The apparatment is big anough for 3, maybe 4 people/family. It has one big bedrom and to sleeping couches. There is a bar on the corner so there are some noises, especially in the weekends. I will absolutely recommend this appartment.
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Fashionable anti-cancer superfoods and supplements do not prevent the disease and may even cause it, according to a scientist who helped discover the structure of DNA.
Dr James Watson said the cure for many cancers will remain elusive unless scientists rethink the role of antioxidants, which include vitamin pills and food such as blueberries and broccoli.
It is widely believed they boost health and fight cancer by mopping up oxygen molecules called free radicals. But Dr Watson argues these may be key to preventing and treating cancer - and depleting the body of them may be counter-productive.
Free radicals not only help keep diseased cells under control, they are also pivotal in making many cancer drugs, as well as radiotherapy, effective, he believes.
Writing in a journal published by the Royal Society, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate stated that antioxidants 'may have caused more cancers than they have prevented'.
"For as long as I have been focused on the curing of cancer, well-intentioned individuals have been consuming antioxidative nutritional supplements as cancer preventatives, if not actual therapies," he said.
"In light of recent data strongly hinting that much of late-stage cancer's untreatability may arise from its possession of too many antioxidants, the time has come to seriously ask whether antioxidant use much more likely causes than prevents cancer."
He said a vast number of studies had found antioxidants including vitamins A, C and E and the mineral selenium, to have 'no obvious effectiveness' in preventing stomach cancer or in lengthening life.
Instead, they seem to slightly shorten the lives of those who take them, and vitamin E may be particularly dangerous.
The American, who describes his theory as among his most important work since the DNA breakthrough with British colleague Francis Crick in 1953, said blueberries may taste good but give no protection against cancer. The study by Dr Watson, based at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, is published in the journal Open Biology.
He has caused uproar in the past with his opinions on race, intelligence, beauty and homosexuality.
Professor Nic Jones, of Cancer Research UK, agreed that studies showed antioxidants were ineffective for cancer prevention in healthy people and can even slightly increase the risk of the disease.
He said vitamins and minerals should be obtained through a healthy and balanced diet.
Broccoli: Tests show cancer-fighting potential through its high sulforaphane levels. Rich in vitamin C, fibre and vitamin K, which helps strengthen bones and aids blood clotting.
Blueberries: Good for age-defying properties. High in vitamin C and cancer-fighting antioxidants that also cut the risk of heart disease.
Sweet Potatoes: High in vitamin A, which keeps skin, eyes and the immune system healthy.
Goji Berries: These raisin-like fruits contain more vitamin C than oranges, more vitamin A than carrots and more iron than steak.
Kiwi Fruit: High levels of polyphenols, the compounds found in red wine that fight heart disease. High antioxidant activity and rich in vitamin C.
Green Tea: Mops up free radicals blamed for cancer, blood clots and hardening of the arteries. May fight obesity and lower 'bad' cholesterol.


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The timeless style of these dramatically scaled everyday objects makes them prized design pieces. Because we have received such a positive response from our customers, we are again offering our Fork & Spoon Wall Art, which makes a bold statement in the kitchen or dining room.
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Collections Browse I Owe My Soul To The Company Store
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With a state-of-the-art expertise in biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, natural health products (cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals), medical technologies and information technologies related to health, the Québec City metropolitan region is ideally positioned for a growing market. The global market of pharmaceutical products alone should double before 2020 to reach CDN $1.8 billion (PricewaterhouseCoopers 2010)-and the life sciences industry in the Québec City metropolitan region is set to reap the benefits.
The Québec City metropolitan region is distinguished by leaders and innovative companies with state-of-the-art expertise:
With a thriving life sciences industry, the Québec City metropolitan region benefits from ongoing and future investments (2010):
According to KPMG's 2010 Competitive Alternatives report, operating costs in the Québec City metropolitan region are lower than the average for North American cities in clinical trials (27%), biomedical R&D (20%) and manufacturing pharmaceuticals (6 %)-making it #1 in Canada and the United States.
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Vaccines, infectiology, development of new medications, clinical research, diagnostic tools, telehealth, medical equipment, clinical mobility, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, functional foods, cardiology, pneumology, oncology, tissue engineering
Portrait of these industries in the Quebec City Region. Produced by Québec International.