-lrb- mashable -rrb- -- nearly 6,800 company-operated starbucks stores in the u.s. will begin accepting mobile payments wednesday . customers using the starbucks card mobile app on their iphone , ipod touch or blackberry will now be able to use those devices as tender . the nationwide rollout marks the official launch of the starbucks card mobile payment program , which has been piloted at target stores and select san francisco , seattle and new york starbucks locations . starbucks card mobile lets users add their starbucks cards , track rewards and reload cards as needed via paypal or credit card . to pay with their phone , app users simply select `` touch to pay '' and hold up the barcode on their mobile device screen to the 2-d scanner at the register . one of america 's greatest poets was honored by the us postal service in a star-studded ceremony on tuesday . maya angelou , the acclaimed author of such classics as i know why the cage bird sings and on the pulse of morning , which she read at bill clinton 's inauguration in 1993 , was issued a forever stamp in honor of her many achievements and contributions . a handful of peanuts a day may help prevent food poisoning , a study has found . eating the kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like e.coli , according to the research . scientists from the university of maryland found that flour made from peanut kernel significantly stimulated the growth of lactobacillus casei and lactobacillus rhamnosus , the type of friendly bacteria more commonly associated with yoghurt drinks . eating peanut kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like e.coli , according to research by the university of maryland . an android application is also said to be in the works , but the company has yet to disclose a release date . starbucks is using its own custom-built technology to enable the 2-d mobile barcode scans . the coffee retailer opted for barcode scanning over near field communication technology -- which google is exploring -- because of its limited availability . the coffee retailer was reluctant to wait for a nfc ecosystem to develop when its customers have expressed interest in mobile payments now , according to chuck davidson , the category manager of innovation on the starbucks card team . `` once there are more users , we will adapt , '' he says . in testing , starbucks assessed the mobile payment option by measuring application speed , transaction speed and total customer wait time , says brady brewer , vice president of starbucks card and brand loyalty . in all instances , starbucks card mobile was the fastest way for customers to pay . starbucks is investing in mobile payments , an investment davidson describes as modest in relation to expectations , because customers have requested the option and have shown a propensity to not only pay with starbucks cards -- one in five transactions are made using a starbucks card -- but frequently use their smartphones while waiting in line . the company also believes that its customers carry their mobile phones more often than a wallet or purse , and sees starbucks card mobile and the mobile payment program as an opportunity to reach these consumers and build stronger relationships . by increasing the amount of good bacteria , the peanut flour was able to reduce the amount of a dangerous bacterium , enterohaemorrhagic e.coli , which can cause severe food poisoning . the friendly bacteria out-competes the harmful bacteria by occupying space on intestinal walls and by producing antimicrobial substances . four made from peanut kernel stimulates the growth of friendly bacteria , research has found . lead researcher dr debabrata biswas said : ` eating approximately 50g of peanut kernels a day could improve the gut microflora and would help to protect against foodborne illnesses caused by common foodborne bacterial pathogens . ' starbucks seems confident that its customers will appreciate the new , faster way to pay . both davidson and brewer believe that adoption will spread as customers tell their friends about the new mobile payment option . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . first lady michelle obama and oprah winfrey were just two of the big names in attendance for the unveiling which gave the public a first look at the stamp , which features a picture of angelou 's face and one of her many memorable quotes . the problem however , is that the featured quote came from another author . scroll down for video . a quote attributed to maya angelou on her commemorative stamp released by the us postal service is actually that of another writer . the stamp was unveiled tuesday at an event featuring first lady michelle obama and postmaster general megan j. brennan -lrb- above -rrb- . when the scientists tested the peanut skin , however , they found it had the opposite effect to the peanut kernel , inhibiting the growth of good bacteria and promoting the growth of the harmful e.coli and salmonella bacteria . writing in the journal of food science , the researchers concluded : ` these results suggest that peanut kernels , by improving the beneficial effect of lactobacillus , might reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens infection in the gut . maya angelou , the acclaimed author of such classics as i know why the cage bird sings and on the pulse of morning , was issued the forever stamp for her contributions to the arts and this country . ` however , the role of peanut skin in human health remains to be further investigated . ' e.coli can be transmitted by eating undercooked meat such as mince , or contaminated vegetables that have n't been washed properly . ' a bird does n't sing because it has an answer , it sings because it has a song , ' reads the stamp , a quote that has long been attributed to angelou , with president obama even using the famous line as he honored the poet at the 2013 national medal of arts and national humanities medal . what 's more , the washington post found proof of an interview in which angelou herself used the quote . joan walsh anglund wrote in her 1967 book a cup of sun ; ' a bird does n't sing because he has an answer , he sings because it has a song . ' salmonella is found in the gut of many animals , especially poultry . proper cooking usually destroys it . undercooked eggs can also be a source . a few years before this quote first appeared though in 1969 with the publication of angelou 's aforementioned autobiography i know why the cage bird sings , it was used in a children 's book by another american author . joan walsh anglund , now 89 , wrote in her 1967 book a cup of sun ; ' a bird does n't sing because he has an answer , he sings because it has a song . ' in a statement released shortly after the origin of the quote was revealed , postal service spokesperson mark saunders said ; ` the postal service used her widely recognized quote to help build an immediate connection between her image and her 1969 nationally recognized autobiography , ` i know why the caged bird sings . ' saunders later added in an email to the post that had they been aware of this fact they would have selected another of angelou 's famous lines . angelou , who was born into poverty , holding down jobs as a fry cook , singer , and at one point even a prostitute , passed away last may . she was 86-years-old at the time , and had written , among other works , seven autobiographies , countless poems , and numerous scripts for theater , television and film . she also continued to teach throughout her life , spending the last four decades of her life as a professor at wake forest in winston-salem , north carolina . as for anglund , she seems remarkably nonplussed about the entire incident . ' i think it easily happens sometimes that people hear something , and it 's kind of going into your subconscious and you do n't realize it , ' she explained . there are no plans to remove the limited edition stamp at this time .
a quote attributed to maya angelou on her commemorative stamp released by the us postal service is actually that of another writer . ' a bird does n't sing because it has an answer , it sings because it has a song , ' reads the stamp , a quote that has long been attributed to angelou . joan walsh anglund wrote the words in her 1967 book a cup of sun . angelou , the acclaimed author of such classics as i know why the cage bird sings , was issued the forever stamp for her contributions to the arts . the stamp was unveiled tuesday at an event featuring first lady michelle obama , oprah winfrey and postmaster general megan j. brennan .
-lrb- mashable -rrb- -- nearly 6,800 company-operated starbucks stores in the u.s. will begin accepting mobile payments wednesday . customers using the starbucks card mobile app on their iphone , ipod touch or blackberry will now be able to use those devices as tender . the nationwide rollout marks the official launch of the starbucks card mobile payment program , which has been piloted at target stores and select san francisco , seattle and new york starbucks locations . starbucks card mobile lets users add their starbucks cards , track rewards and reload cards as needed via paypal or credit card . to pay with their phone , app users simply select `` touch to pay '' and hold up the barcode on their mobile device screen to the 2-d scanner at the register . one of america 's greatest poets was honored by the us postal service in a star-studded ceremony on tuesday . maya angelou , the acclaimed author of such classics as i know why the cage bird sings and on the pulse of morning , which she read at bill clinton 's inauguration in 1993 , was issued a forever stamp in honor of her many achievements and contributions . a handful of peanuts a day may help prevent food poisoning , a study has found . eating the kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like e.coli , according to the research . scientists from the university of maryland found that flour made from peanut kernel significantly stimulated the growth of lactobacillus casei and lactobacillus rhamnosus , the type of friendly bacteria more commonly associated with yoghurt drinks . eating peanut kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like e.coli , according to research by the university of maryland . an android application is also said to be in the works , but the company has yet to disclose a release date . starbucks is using its own custom-built technology to enable the 2-d mobile barcode scans . the coffee retailer opted for barcode scanning over near field communication technology -- which google is exploring -- because of its limited availability . the coffee retailer was reluctant to wait for a nfc ecosystem to develop when its customers have expressed interest in mobile payments now , according to chuck davidson , the category manager of innovation on the starbucks card team . `` once there are more users , we will adapt , '' he says . in testing , starbucks assessed the mobile payment option by measuring application speed , transaction speed and total customer wait time , says brady brewer , vice president of starbucks card and brand loyalty . in all instances , starbucks card mobile was the fastest way for customers to pay . starbucks is investing in mobile payments , an investment davidson describes as modest in relation to expectations , because customers have requested the option and have shown a propensity to not only pay with starbucks cards -- one in five transactions are made using a starbucks card -- but frequently use their smartphones while waiting in line . the company also believes that its customers carry their mobile phones more often than a wallet or purse , and sees starbucks card mobile and the mobile payment program as an opportunity to reach these consumers and build stronger relationships . by increasing the amount of good bacteria , the peanut flour was able to reduce the amount of a dangerous bacterium , enterohaemorrhagic e.coli , which can cause severe food poisoning . the friendly bacteria out-competes the harmful bacteria by occupying space on intestinal walls and by producing antimicrobial substances . four made from peanut kernel stimulates the growth of friendly bacteria , research has found . lead researcher dr debabrata biswas said : ` eating approximately 50g of peanut kernels a day could improve the gut microflora and would help to protect against foodborne illnesses caused by common foodborne bacterial pathogens . ' starbucks seems confident that its customers will appreciate the new , faster way to pay . both davidson and brewer believe that adoption will spread as customers tell their friends about the new mobile payment option . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . first lady michelle obama and oprah winfrey were just two of the big names in attendance for the unveiling which gave the public a first look at the stamp , which features a picture of angelou 's face and one of post that had they been aware of this fact they would have selected another of angelou 's famous lines . angelou , who was born into poverty , holding down jobs as a fry cook , singer , and at one point even a prostitute , passed away last may . she was 86-years-old at the time , and had written , among other works , seven autobiographies , countless poems , and numerous scripts for theater , television and film . she also continued to teach throughout her life , spending the last four decades of her life as a professor at wake forest in winston-salem , north carolina . as for anglund , she seems remarkably nonplussed about the entire incident . ' i think it easily happens sometimes that people hear something , and it 's kind of going into your subconscious and you do n't realize it , ' she explained . there are no plans to remove the limited edition stamp at this time .
the 2-d scanner at the register . one of america 's greatest poets was honored by the us postal service in a star-studded ceremony on tuesday . maya angelou , the acclaimed author of such classics as i know why the cage bird sings and on the pulse of morning , which she read at bill clinton 's inauguration in 1993 , was issued a forever stamp in honor of her many achievements and contributions . a handful of peanuts a day may help prevent food poisoning , a study has found . eating the kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like e.coli , according to the research . scientists from the university of maryland found that flour made from peanut kernel significantly stimulated the growth of lactobacillus casei and lactobacillus rhamnosus , the type of friendly bacteria more commonly associated with yoghurt drinks . eating peanut kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like e.coli , according to research by the university of maryland . an android application is also said to be in the works , but the company has yet to disclose a release date . starbucks is using its own custom-built technology to enable the 2-d mobile barcode scans . the coffee retailer opted for barcode scanning over near field communication technology -- which google is exploring -- because of its limited availability . the coffee retailer was reluctant to wait for a nfc ecosystem with starbucks cards -- one in five transactions are made using a starbucks card -- but frequently use their smartphones while waiting in line . the company also believes that its customers carry their mobile phones more often than a wallet or purse , and sees starbucks card mobile and the mobile payment program as an opportunity to reach these consumers and build stronger relationships . by increasing the amount of good bacteria , the peanut flour was able to reduce the amount of a dangerous bacterium , enterohaemorrhagic e.coli , which can cause severe food poisoning . the friendly bacteria out-competes the harmful bacteria by occupying space on intestinal walls and by producing antimicrobial substances . four made from peanut kernel stimulates the growth of friendly bacteria , research has found . lead researcher dr debabrata biswas said : ` eating approximately 50g of peanut kernels a day could improve the gut microflora and would help to protect against foodborne illnesses caused by common foodborne bacterial pathogens . ' starbucks seems confident that its customers will appreciate the new , faster way to pay . both davidson and brewer believe that adoption will spread as customers tell their friends about the new mobile payment option . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . first lady michelle obama and oprah winfrey were just two of the big names in attendance for the unveiling which gave the public a first look at the stamp , which features a picture of angelou 's face and one of her many memorable quotes . the problem however , is that the featured quote came from another author . scroll down for video . a quote attributed to maya angelou on her commemorative stamp released by the us postal service is actually that of another writer . the stamp was unveiled tuesday at an event featuring first lady michelle obama and postmaster general megan j. brennan -lrb- above -rrb- . when the scientists tested the peanut skin , however , they found it had the opposite effect to the peanut kernel , inhibiting the growth of good bacteria and promoting the growth of the harmful e.coli and salmonella bacteria . writing in the journal of food science , the researchers concluded : ` these results suggest that peanut kernels , by improving the beneficial effect of lactobacillus , might reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens infection in the gut . maya angelou , the acclaimed author of such classics as i know why the cage bird sings and on the pulse of morning , was issued the forever stamp for her contributions to the arts and this country . ` however , the role of peanut skin in human health remains to be further investigated . ' e.coli can be transmitted by eating undercooked meat such as mince , or contaminated vegetables that have n't been washed properly . ' a bird does n't sing because it has an answer , it sings because it has a song , ' reads the stamp , a quote post that had they been aware of this fact they would have selected another of angelou 's famous lines . angelou , who was born into poverty , holding down jobs as a fry cook , singer , and at one point even a prostitute , passed away last may . she was 86-years-old at the time , and had written , among other works , seven autobiographies , countless poems , and numerous scripts for theater , television and film . she also continued to teach throughout her life , spending the last four decades of her life as a professor at wake forest in winston-salem , north carolina . as for anglund , she seems remarkably nonplussed about the entire incident . ' i think it easily happens sometimes that people hear something , and it 's kind of going into your subconscious and you do n't realize it , ' she explained . there are no plans to remove the limited edition stamp at this time .
-lrb- mashable -rrb- -- nearly 6,800 company-operated starbucks stores the u.s will begin mobile payments wednesday. customers using the starbucks card mobile app on, ipod touch or blackberry will now those devices as tender. the nationwide rollout marks the starbucks card mobile payment program, piloted at target stores select san francisco, seattle starbucks starbucks card mobile lets users add, track rewards reload cards as via. to pay with their phone, app users simply select `` touch to '' hold up the barcode the 2-d scanner at the register. one america 's greatest poets was honored the us postal service tuesday. maya angelou, the acclaimed author such classics i know why the cage bird sings on the pulse morning, which she read bill clinton 's inauguration 1993 issued a forever stamp in honor contributions. a handful peanuts a may prevent, eating the kernels without their skins can improve gut health the ability ward bugs like, according. scientists maryland found flour made peanut kernel significantly stimulated, type friendly bacteria more yoghurt drinks. eating peanut kernels without their skins can improve gut health the ability ward bugs like, research the university maryland. an android application is also said in, the company disclose starbucks using its own custom-built technology enable the 2-d mobile barcode scans. the coffee retailer opted barcode over near field communication technology -- google exploring because its limited availability. the coffee retailer was reluctant wait a nfc ecosystem when its customers have expressed mobile payments now, according chuck davidson the category manager innovation on the starbucks card team `` once there more users, adapt, '' he. in testing, starbucks assessed the mobile payment option by measuring application speed, transaction speed total customer wait says brady brewer starbucks card and brand loyalty. in all instances, starbucks card mobile was the fastest way for. starbucks investing mobile payments, an investment davidson describes modest relation expectations, because customers requested the option and shown a propensity not only with starbucks cards -- one in five transactions frequently while waiting. the company also believes its customers carry their mobile phones more a wallet purse, sees starbucks card mobile and the mobile payment program reach these consumers and build. by increasing good bacteria, the peanut flour was a dangerous bacterium, enterohaemorrhagic e.coli the friendly bacteria out- by occupying space intestinal walls by producing. four made from peanut kernel stimulates friendly bacteria, research lead researcher dr debabrata biswas said : ` eating approximately 50g peanut kernels could improve the gut microflora would protect caused common foodborne bacterial pathogens. ' starbucks seems confident appreciate the new, faster way. both davidson brewer believe adoption will spread as customers tell the new mobile payment option. © 2010 mashable.com. all rights. first lady michelle obama and oprah winfrey were just attendance the unveiling which gave the public the stamp, features angelou 's face one her many memorable quotes the problem however, is the featured quote came another author. scroll. a quote attributed maya angelou on her commemorative stamp released the us postal service is actually that another writer. the stamp was unveiled tuesday featuring first lady michelle obama postmaster general megan j. brennan -lrb- above. when the scientists tested the peanut skin, however to the peanut kernel inhibiting good bacteria promoting and writing in the journal food science, concluded : ` these results peanut kernels, by improving the beneficial effect reduce pathogens infection. maya angelou, the acclaimed author such classics i know why the cage bird sings on the pulse morning, was issued the forever stamp for her contributions this country. ` however the role peanut skin human health remains to further ' e.coli can transmitted eating undercooked meat such mince, or contaminated that n't properly. ' a bird does n't sing because an answer, sings reads the stamp, a quote that has long attributed angelou, with president obama even using the famous line as he honored the poet at the 2013 national medal of arts national humanities medal. what 's more, the washington post found proof an interview in angelou herself used the quote. joan walsh anglund wrote in her 1967 book a cup sun ; ' a bird does n't sing because he an answer, he sings ' salmonella is found many animals, especially poultry. proper cooking usually destroys it. undercooked eggs can also. a few before this quote first though in 1969 with angelou 's aforementioned autobiography i know why the cage bird sings, it used a children 's book another american author. joan walsh anglund, now 89 wrote in her 1967 book a cup sun ; ' a bird does n't sing because he an answer, he sings ' in a statement shortly the origin, postal service spokesperson mark saunders ; ` the postal service used her widely recognized quote help build an immediate connection her image her 1969 nationally recognized autobiography, ` i know why caged bird sings. ' saunders later added in the post that had they aware this fact they selected another of angelou 's famous lines. angelou, who into poverty, holding down jobs a fry cook singer at passed last may. she 86, written, among, seven autobiographies countless poems numerous scripts theater television and she also continued teach throughout, spending wake forest winston-salem north carolina as for anglund, she seems remarkably the entire incident ' i think easily happens sometimes hear something, and 's kind going into subconscious do n't realize ' she explained there no plans remove the limited edition stamp at.
-lrb- mashable -rrb- -- nearly 6,800 company-operated starbucks stores in the u.s. will begin accepting mobile payments wednesday . customers using the starbucks card mobile app on their iphone , ipod touch or blackberry will now be able to use those devices as tender . the nationwide rollout marks the official launch of the starbucks card mobile payment program , which has been piloted at target stores and select san francisco , seattle and new york starbucks locations . starbucks card mobile lets users add their starbucks cards , track rewards and reload cards as needed via paypal or credit card . to pay with their phone , app users simply select `` touch to pay '' and hold up the barcode on their mobile device screen to the 2-d scanner at the register . one of america 's greatest poets was honored by the us postal service in a star-studded ceremony on tuesday . maya angelou , the acclaimed author of such classics as i know why the cage bird sings and on the pulse of morning , which she read at bill clinton 's inauguration in 1993 , was issued a forever stamp in honor of her many achievements and contributions . a handful of peanuts a day may help prevent food poisoning , a study has found . eating the kernels without their skins can improve gut health and the ability to ward off bugs like e.coli , according to the research . scientists from the university of maryland found that flour made with starbucks cards -- one in five transactions are made using a starbucks card -- but frequently use their smartphones while waiting in line . the company also believes that its customers carry their mobile phones more often than a wallet or purse , and sees starbucks card mobile and the mobile payment program as an opportunity to reach these consumers and build stronger relationships . by increasing the amount of good bacteria , the peanut flour was able to reduce the amount of a dangerous bacterium , enterohaemorrhagic e.coli , which can cause severe food poisoning . the friendly bacteria out-competes the harmful bacteria by occupying space on intestinal walls and by producing antimicrobial substances . four made from peanut kernel stimulates the growth of friendly bacteria , research has found . lead researcher dr debabrata biswas said : ` eating approximately 50g of peanut kernels a day could improve the gut microflora and would help to protect against foodborne illnesses caused by common foodborne bacterial pathogens . ' starbucks seems confident that its customers will appreciate the new , faster way to pay . both davidson and brewer believe that adoption will spread as customers tell their friends about the new mobile payment option . © 2010 mashable.com . all rights reserved . first lady michelle obama and oprah winfrey were just two of the big names in attendance for the unveiling which gave the public a first look at the stamp , which features a picture of angelou 's face and one of post that had they been aware of this fact they would have selected another of angelou 's famous lines . angelou , who was born into poverty , holding down jobs as a fry cook , singer , and at one point even a prostitute , passed away last may . she was 86-years-old at the time , and had written , among other works , seven autobiographies , countless poems , and numerous scripts for theater , television and film . she also continued to teach throughout her life , spending the last four decades of her life as a professor at wake forest in winston-salem , north carolina . as for anglund , she seems remarkably nonplussed about the entire incident . ' i think it easily happens sometimes that people hear something , and it 's kind of going into your subconscious and you do n't realize it , ' she explained . there are no plans to remove the limited edition stamp at this time .
 Starbucks will begin accepting mobile payments at nearly 6,800 US stores starting Wednesday. Customers using the Starbucks Card Mobile App can pay with their phone and earn rewards points. The program has been piloted in select locations since last year.