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This turned out beautiful and delicious! I've only had frozen or "fast food" spanakopita, so I knew homemade would be much better. I always thought it would be a pain to make because of the phyllo, but I was so wrong - this was super easy! I added 8 oz of chopped mushrooms and dried parsley (because I forgot to buy fresh). After sauteing, I drained in a collendar, because it was super watery. I added about 5-6 tbsps of asiago and low fat ricotta (I didn't notice the "full fat" part of the recipe until after I bot it). I took this to Christmas Eve dinner for my vegetarian nephew and everyone enjoyed and commented on it. My MIL said "Marla, where do you get all of these great recipes?" and I told her all about Zaar :-) Thanks again Kittencal! I can always make your recipes to take for special occassions and know they will be great!
I made this tonight. I could not wait. The flavors of this dish are superb. I love the ricotta cheese. I do miss the cream cheese though, I think I will add about 4 oz next time. Thanks Kitten for a great recipe. -Bird-
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A Dunedin woman has laid a complaint with the Independent
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removed protesters from a footpath during Prime Minister John
Key's visit to Dunedin this week.
Mana Party Otepoti secretary Olive McRae said she was
forcibly removed by police officers from the footpath near
Speight's Brewery in Rattray St on Tuesday.
''I was told that if I went back in to the area I would be
arrested and that police had a permit from the [Dunedin City]
council to close the road and the footpath.''
The officers, when asked, declined to show her the permit.
Although she doubted the officers' claims, she cancelled the
protest for the safety of the ''substantial number'' of
fellow protesters set to demonstrate against the Government.
The right to protest was important for a fair and democratic
society, she said.
A police spokeswoman described ''minor jostling'' between
police and protesters when Mr Key's path to a venue was
obstructed, and said
Ms McRae's complaint would be looked into.
Council transportation policy engineer Jon Visser said the
council had approved Speight's Brewery's traffic management
plan, which specified footpaths had to be kept open.
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Courtesy of ComicBookMovie comes two galleries of stunning concept art created for Marvel's The Avengers by Steve Jung and Nathan Schroeder, who both previously worked on Thor. In fact, Schroeder has seven Marvel Comics-based films to his credit, from X-Men to Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer to Captain America: The First Avenger. Check out some of their designs below, and visit their websites to see more (note: the galleries may contain spoilers).
Directed by Joss Whedon, The Avengers grossed more than $700 million worldwide in just 13 days. The blockbuster stars Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as the Incredible Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Clark Gregg as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson, Cobie Smulders as S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill and Stellan Skarsgård as Dr. Selvig.
Wow! Just that…
Fantastic art. My big disappointment with the film was the underpowering of Thor. Hopefully, they'll make up for that in the next one.
Pretty cool – translated to film pretty mutch exactly!
Some great concept art here. I particularly like the shield helicarrier as I'm interested in military sci-fi.
It's funny to look at the huge size difference betwen Thor and the Hulk. It wasn't always that way – if you go back to their classic clash in the first Defenders/Avengers conflict they were much closer in size.
It was a great movie – action packed but the interaction between these diverse Marvel icons was fascinating.
As an Aussie sci-fi writer: http://www.amazon.com/David-Scholes/e/B002D657LQ
I've written a solid collection of Marvel (espec Thor) fan fiction, why not check it out? http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1276881/David_Scholes
The detail is amazing.Especially since it seems most of it translated to the screen.
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OROVILLE – After repeated complaints that little is done to control dust at a lot used to store apple bins, the Oroville City Council is considering an ordinance to move the bins out of the city limits.
Tonasket District welcomes new forest ranger
TONASKET – The Tonasket Ranger District has welcomed the new ranger, Dale Olson, to the area.
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CHESAW – Based on the momentum and a great desire to see local economies change for the better, a growers' meeting took place on July 14 at the Chesaw Rodeo Hall regarding the process of growing canola and camelina as a rotational crop.
Tim King of Carbon Technology Transfer Center, wants to bring a canola press to Oroville to process oil from surplus canola crops currently grown in Canada. He also wants to gauge the interest in growing canola and camelina locally. He and John Sheldon, representing the Great Plains Camelina Group, spoke to the farmers about the potential for growing canola and camelina as a sustainable cash crop and improving crop yield for other crops with the added benefit of enriching the farmer's soil. King and Sheldon discussed the ins and outs of growing the canola and camelina.
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The daunting logistics and emotional juggling act of child custody and visitation rights post-divorce are examined via spot-on acting and deft helming in docu-styled Children of Love.
A powerful drama that turns a common event -- the rending of a family -- into an intimate, personal affair.
Leaves a sour aftertaste since it's obvious that the filmmaker's intrusion on these unhappy people, fictional or not, only further worsens their discomfort and their difficulty communicating.
In the end it appears that the problem is less divorce per se than immature and deeply selfish parents who should never have had children in the first place.
First conceived as a documentary, this debut feature from Geoffrey Enthoven betrays its origins via its naturalistic, raw style and occasionally suffers from aimlessness and poor pacing.
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by businesses likely to benefit the most.
Funding options for the convention centre will be considered
when the Queenstown Lakes District Council meets in Wanaka
The Queenstown Chamber of Commerce yesterday declined to
comment on the council's proposed recommendation, saying it
wanted to consult its members first.
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It's a new year, and we've got a coffee factory full of new coffees and sensory experiences for you to enjoy!
Won't you join us this Saturday, January 12th for a wonderful fall day of tasting, touring, and talking coffee?
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Sourcing Diaries: Grading Naturals in Ethiopia, Part II
Our coffee buyer, Byron Holcomb, recently visited Ethiopia—also known as the birthplace of coffee—for a very important conference on Natural Process coffees. Here is the second of his journals and observations on the proceedings.
The little handbook with pictures and green grading standards that the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) uses was created by Rob Stephen and a couple others, and took took more than three years of work. Three years for a 20-page book with some pictures of defects and how severely they rank for a coffee to be qualified as Speciality per the SCAA definition. Those standards are based on washed coffee only. For Natural Process coffees, well, there aren't green grading standards, roasting standards, or cupping standards at all. Everything is based on washed coffee.
So here's the challenge: how do you build standards that work across the globe for a type of coffee that is more complex, harder to control in processing, slightly different in roasting, and where the rules of traditional green grading don't apply? That is what some of us would like to start to figure out.
During the four day Natural Conference, we talked mainly about case studies from other countries, Ethiopian standards, Natural Processing and drafted a cupping form for Natural Process coffees. Manuel Diaz drafted the form based on the current SCAA cupping sheet, but changed a few things. Sweetness is now not a "yes" or "no" but is graded like any other attribute. This is because quality naturals can show their character best in sweetness expression. I totally agree with his opinion. I really liked using the form, but are we starting at the wrong end of the equation?
Manuel, in particular, has done an immense amount of actual scientific work on processing especially on Naturals. I was blown away by his ability to bring up scientific papers, presenters and others who could talk eloquently about best practices for Naturals, cupping results, and Brix percentages based on variety, ripeness, and bean weight. A lot has already been done, but how do we tackle this?
Just look at the diversity in Naturals from Ethiopia in terms of the green coffee. When I get a sample of Natural Process from Ethiopia, every single bean looks different in the bag: long berries, short berries, pea berries, different shades of green to yellow, all different sizes and even shapes of beans. Considering that Ethiopia has the greatest number of varieties and about two-thirds of the coffees delivered to the Ethiopian Commodities Exchange (ECX) are all Naturals, that makes this likely the most complex origin in the world in terms of Naturals. Figuring out a green grading system for the Naturals of Ethiopia may apply to other places as well.
We talked a lot with Manuel about the viability of the embryo. Remember coffee is a seed: it is intended to grow a whole new tree. Manuel wants to make a Specialty Natural (we don't even really have a term for these "Specialty" Natural coffees yet) that it must have 40% embryo viability. This can be checked with a microscope. But we didn't really make a whole lot of progress on the green grading discussion because we were too busy talking about the processing of naturals and what are the real factors involved in producing them and where they go wrong. It makes sense that people understand them before we create standards around them.
We talked a good bit about the cupping form and roasting Naturals. Starting with the roasting. We can roast to the spec of the Washed coffees in the SCAA and some Naturals work with that. Others just taste sour, and can even show signs of negative ferment. Adjust the curve slightly by extending the roast development time and actually taking the coffee a touch further (I'm talking about 30 seconds and a few degrees) and the Natural will show its true nature of a sweet, balanced coffee with plenty of complexity and some acidity. Here is the thing, the roasting protocol and the cupping form are very closely linked. I could take a washed coffee a bit further and also flatten out the acidity and round out the cup, but should I use the same form for that?
If we all agree that Naturals should be roasted differently, then how? I agree with some that the criteria should be linked to density and sugar content (in a perfect world). Density totally drives how a coffee moves in the roaster and anyone with a tube and an accurate scale can measure density. Did you know that Costa Rica actually includes density in their grading system? We measure it at Dallis for most samples and I'll roast them knowing their density and moisture. Also how do we measure this, Agtron? Anyone who roasts a lot of coffee knows that some coffees are naturally darker than others, I feel this is because of sugar content in the bean or fertilizers used on the coffee.
In the end, I think we all (a couple roasters, lots of exporters, quality control people, and coffee scientists) had a chance to voice our opinion as to the elements on which we should base Naturals standards. We at Dallis have a lot to offer, from farms to Q Graders, in the whole process. I really enjoyed hearing from Marty Curtis, who had plenty to say about roasting, that each section of the Natural Standards will be shared with people in the industry, evaluated and reviewed before any Standards are put into stone. Imagine standards that only work for a couple countries, or a few companies? Upon launching those types of standards, they would already be invalid.
I was hoping for more linear progress to be made at the conference, but simply defining the areas in need of review and talking about broad strokes of suggestions took four days. Imagine how long the next steps will be. My guess is 5 years minimum before anything can be final drafts can be published.
Stay tuned for Part III of Byron's trip to the Naturals conference.
A word about naturals
We've been talking a lot about natural process coffees on these pages, but not everyone reading our blogs may know quite what the ruckus is about. Isn't coffee coffee, and all of it delicious? Yes and no. And maybe.
So-called "Naturals" have a bad rap in coffee. But first, what is a "natural"? Coffee starts as the seed of a fruit. Before it can be roasted, it must be processed. There are two major ways to process coffee. The first is washed process, wherein coffee is picked, the skin of the fruit removed, a natural fermentation happens, the remaining sugars are removed and the coffee is dried. The other is natural or dry process. The coffee is picked and dried (often on big concrete patios). Natural process is by far the simplest procedure, pick and dry.
Naturals are notorious for being inconsistent and/or over-fermented. Because of this, often, natural process coffees are discarded as low quality simply because they are naturals. But several years ago some people in distant corners of the globe started to use the natural process with incredible dedication and attention to how the coffee was dried and managed.
Nowadays there are fantastic naturals, but there is no grading system for this particular kind of coffee, and therefore no separation of these "super naturals" from the low quality naturals that have always existed. The biggest challenge with natural process is control. Each bean is its own universe. When processed correctly, they can produce sweeter and more complex coffee than washed. Who doesn't want rich, sweet complex coffee?
We don't know either.
Happy Holidays from Dallis Bros.!
Happy holidays from all of us at Dallis Bros. Coffee!
We can't wait to celebrate the new year with you, and if we hadn't mentioned it lately, our birthday is coming up. We'll be 100 years old. And we can't think of a better city than New York to grow old in.
With warm wishes from all your friends at Dallis Bros., enjoy the season!
Sourcing Diaries: Off to Ethiopia
Our coffee buyer, Byron Holcomb, recently visited Ethiopia—also known as the birthplace of coffee—for a very important conference on Natural Process coffees. Here is the first of his journals and observations on the proceedings.
This is my third trip to East Africa. It is different. I honestly belive that everything started in East Africa: humans, coffee, the garden of Eden. The point is that I'm beyond excited to go to Ethiopia again.
Usually when I'm going to origin, it's for chasing the best beans that a county or region has to offer. What is pulling me to Easth Africa this time is actually a conference about Natural Process coffees, or "Naturals". A friend of mine is a brilliant coffee person and has invested an incredible amount of time and energy trying to understand Natural Process coffee. Being from Mexico, and a scientist by trade and a full time coffee consultant, he understands coffee more intimately on more levels that almost anyone I know. His name is Manuel Diaz. I met him in Uganda several years ago, just before the first Natural Conference happened in Yemen. I am on my way to the third Natural Conference right now.
We will be spending a lot of time cupping Naturals and discussing Natural standards. Here is the thing: most all specialty coffee (grading, scoring, purchasing, marketing) is based on our criteria for "Washed" coffees. Now, in the world, there is a small percentage of Washed coffees. There is a much larger percentage of Naturals produced out there. Some roasting companies refuse to purchase them. Naturals are risky business.
But they are also very very important. Look at the amount of water used in any washing mill, hundreds of liters per 100lbs of green coffee in some cases. Look at the consumer market: they aren't nearly as sensitive as coffee buyers to coffee that tastes "fruity"&emdash;the hallmark of Natural process. I find that well roasted Naturals go over very well and can be an incredible source of sweetness in blends. I won't say any names, buy I can think of at least four roasting companies that refuse to buy Naturals simply because they are Naturals. We at Dallis love brilliant coffees that will bring the daily customers of the cafes and restaurants we sell to coming back every day for a great cup, regardless of the process.
Let me define what I'm talking about: super-naturals. I like that name because it makes it very clear that we are not talking about commercial-grade-last-picking-rejects: the vast majority of naturals fit into that category. But here is the thing: imagine a farmer who doesn't have water access or financing access to wet-mill his coffee, what hope does he have for quality? None, unless he can produce a quality natural. I personally have had totally different natural process results from my farm: three years of ok, one year of rejected coffee, and last year was incredible. Why? Same farm, same drying methods. If we as an industry could start to better understand Natural processing I think we could positivly affect more lives than probably any other coffee project out there. So yes, I'm excited and I know it will take years, but I'm patient.
This Sunday: A Very Special Pop-Up Shop
Dallis Bros. Coffee is thrilled to announce that this Sunday, December 9, we'll be operating our very own pop-up cafe at the Joe Pro Shop from 9-5. This will be an opportunity for us to share great stories and greater coffees from recent trips to Brazil and Ethiopia, and for you to sample and buy exclusive Dallis coffees for yourself or gift-giving.
We'll be serving and selling the following coffees: Honduras Los Popitos, El Salvador La Encantada, Brazil Nossa Senhora Aparecida Yellow Bourbon Natural Process, Finca Buenos Aires Tablon #11, Finca Buenos Aires Tablon #11 Dallis Special Process, Ethiopia Gatira, Ethiopia ARDI, Kenya Lenana, Kenya Kiambu, and, as espresso, New York Espresso, Ethiopia Kochere Single Origin Espresso, and Brazil Cup of Excellence #5 Single Origin Espresso.
Join us anytime from 9am onward for tasting and talking, and stick around at 7 for a latte art throwdown party, with (of course) free libations of the non-coffee variety!
We can't wait to see everyone there as we celebrate the holidays with this one-day cafe!
Rwandan Drums and Ice Cream in Harlem
Our own John Moore reports in from last night's event at the MIST Theatre in Harlem, New York.
Immense congratulations are in order for a number of remarkable people that came together in Harlem last night to celebrate a few unique projects in Rwanda.
My Image Studios (MIST Harlem) hosted a special screening of scenes from Sweet Dreams, the newly released documentary film by sibling filmmakers Lisa and Rob Fruchtman. MIST is a new venue not even yet open to the public that will integrate performing arts space, film theaters, restaurants, and serve as a hub for pan African and Latino cultural exchange in the heart of Harlem.
Sweet Dreams documents the story of Ingoma Nshya, Rwanda's first Hutu and Tutsi female drumming troupe, which also founded Inzozi Nziza, the only locally owned ice cream shop in Rwanda.
Founders of the award-winning Brooklyn based, organic ice cream business, Blue Marble Ice Cream, Alexis Miesen and Jennie Dundas played a major role in Inzoz Nziz. The duo made numerous trips to Rwanda to train, prepare and mentor the women on how to run a business.
The film really does an amazing job of setting the stage for the viewer to fully appreciate the magnitude of what these women have accomplished. Somehow this group of women have achieved all of their dreams despite the tragic history of genocide that plagues Rwanda.
The film is incredibly moving and powerful, but the drumming of the three women from Ingoma Nshya was more powerful still. The joy and purity of the music shared with the audience was extraordinary. They were followed by New York City-based all femaile drummers Akalande, and when the groups jammed together at the end of the show it brought the house down.
The event was also the venue for the public's first glimpse at a wonderful new coffee project, Grace Hightower & Coffees of Rwanda (www.coffeeofgrace.com). Grace engaged two incredibly accomplished coffee professionals, Tom and Patty Mitchell, to help bring life to her vision and this new brand. We were all fortunate to taste some delicious coffees from Rwanda at the end of the evening.
Complimentary samples of Blue Marble Ice Cream would have been served but the ice cream warehouse had no power thanks to Hurricane Sandy. The coffee had to be brewed off-site because the space is not yet completely finished. Having been in Kigali airport when the entire place went dark and power was lost, it all seemed perfectly appropriate and all the more authentic. Despite the challenges, a remarkable experience was enjoyed by all.
How to reach us after Sandy
Dallis friends and customers: we're relieved and lucky to say our coffee factory is fully intact after Sandy. However, due to the huge hit to infrastructure that NYC has taken on all fronts, our technological abilities within the factory itself are somewhat limited.
Customers, wholesale and otherwise, seeking to place orders should try doing so online and over email first, and use our temporary storm phone number, (646) 558-5862, as a backup method. Note that we are operating on fewer phone lines and with diminished network abilities in general, so kindly be patient with us while the entire city's grid rebuilds.
Coffee is still being roasted and shipped, you just might need to try a few different ways to reach us.
Your friends at Dallis Bros.
DR Diaries: Harvest time on Finca La Paz, Part III: Doing Business in the DR
Our coffee director, Byron Jackson Holcomb, is not just a buyer but a farmer himself. This is his third dispatch from a recent trip to visit his own coffee farm, Finca La Paz, in Los Frios, Dominican Republic, where it is harvest time again.
I went to visit some friends in Bani who sold us a great lot of coffee last year. One of the larger farmers in the area was talking about the rain and quoted an ex-president of the Dominican Republic, Balaguer: "The best coffee farmer is the rain". When the rain comes at the right time, often the coffee produces well. We had a pretty extensive conversation about a couple farms that used to cup in the 84-85 range and now were cupping closer to 81. They were saying the coffee had lost a lot of its body on the cupping table and they attributed that to what used to be 8 months of rain and now they have irregular rains and less rain during the whole year.
Then I took off to Santo Domingo to see about a new grass cover crop and a fungus distributor. I've been looking for a quality grass to plant on the farm that could provide appropriate ground cover for areas that need shade. I actually found it in Brazil. Brachiaria brizantha should fit the bill, it can grow under shade, it is nitrogen fixing, it has short rhizomes (horizontal underground stem), and isn't so aggressive that it can't be controlled with a diluted dose of Round-Up. I found a distributor in the DR so I visited his warehouse to pick up some samples to test on Finca La Paz. I'm most excited about the fungus. There is this insect killing fungus called Beauvaria bassiana. It is a natural predator of the Coffee Bean Borer or Broca in Spanish. I found a guy who sells it in a dormant state by the kilo. We put the "sleeping fungus" in a solution (milk, humic acid, sugar and water) to have it multiply and applied it with a backpack sprayer. This should bring the Broca infestation down to reasonable levels. I'm really hopeful for both of these.
On Saturday I went from Santo Domingo to Santiago and back. Our export partner there still has some really stellar coffees for sale and I wanted to check in on a few things. We cupped a table full of great coffees (actually there were 2 that were pretty rough). I have samples of my favorites.
Over all I'm hopeful for coffee and agriculture in the Dominican Republic. It is an uphill battle and so far I don't see a lot of support from upper political levels. For example, the Banco Agricola (National Agriculture Bank) charges 18% interest on loans to farmers. Of course there exceptions, I've heard of numbers of 3% as well. Put that against countries that have no support and I sound like a whiner.
One of the biggest challenges is that there is a history of incredible support for coffee but not in an accountable way. In the time of Balaguer, here farmers were given fertilizer (or provided a subsidized rate, everyone has a different memory), farmers were provided with a brigade of men to clean the coffee farms, farmers were given pruning shears to prune the coffee, etc. Farmers talk about that time as "the glory days of Dominican Coffee". But look at the economics, their cost of production was almost zero! Ok they had to pay people to pick and process the coffee but some of the biggest costs of coffee production are cleaning and fertilizing coffee. Removing both of those from the cost of production means they didn't have to pay much to produce the coffee and what they sold was theirs. The system has changed but the mentality hasn't. Last year I was calling hardware stores in San Juan of the DR to try and find a some pruning saws and couldn't find a single one. So this year I brought 3 saw blades for each bow saw that we have on the farm. I can't find anywhere that sells grow bags for coffee saplings in the DR. So I went to a large nursery to see if they had some, they said, "I wish you asked 5 months a go because I we had some, but now we only sell them… " (As opposed to giving them away for free!)
"Perfect, please sell me 5000 of proper size and gauge plastic", was my immediate response.
To a large extent, I know that my tiny farm is an unrealistic example for most other Dominican farmers. Paying about $60 USD for some grow bags is a lot of money to a small farmer with only a mule to his name. I would never say that I could figure out how to change the mentality of anyone or figure out a better system to support Dominican farmers without becoming paternalistic. At the very least, I hope to show some alternative ways to do things and produce some great coffee at the same time.
More to come…
DR Diaries: Harvest time on Finca La Paz, Part II: The Ripening
Our coffee director, Byron Jackson Holcomb, is not just a buyer but a farmer himself. This is his second dispatch from a recent trip to visit his own coffee farm, Finca La Paz, in Los Frios, Dominican Republic, where it is harvest time again.
After spending a few days on the farm, I left to do some of my usual networking and running errands. I think this is one of the most productive trips for me in a few ways: I was really prepared for all the odds and ends that come up during harvest and pruning, I was able to apply some of the biological controls that I've been after for the last 3 years for the terrible bean borer (broca), and I think I finally have a concrete plan to see me through the next 5 years.
It was exciting to see the coffee cherries turn from yellow to red over the few days that I was on the farm. What's interesting is the maturation wasn't exactly how I wanted it to happen. Everyone in Los Frios was complaining because they lost their first crop of pinto and black beans (short-cycle bush bean crops) because there was not enough rain at the right times. Now they were into the second-cycle bush bean crop and again there was still not enough rain. Per how that affects, coffee I wasn't worried because I prefer a light rainy season during the harvest because it slows and controls the maturation of the cherries from green to red. Here is the real crux: not all red cherries are truly ripe (in my opinion).
When I arrived at the farm on Monday, there were some scattered red cherries around the farm and a fair number of yellow cherries and lots of green. Every day in Los Frios after I arrived it rained hard in the afternoon. On Wednesday the yellow cherries were already red. As usual, I like to taste the red cherries and see if I can correlate the environment and variety with the flavor, yes I am a super nerd. Some of the cherries were really sweet and showed a fair amount of mucilage (clear fleshy coffee fruit). Some of the cherries were only vegetal and kind of flat without much sweetness or mucilage. They showed a zucchini or bell pepper flavor. Why? Coffee cherries that are allowed to ripen slowly turn from green to yellow to red over the period of a couple weeks, furthermore they can show both green and red on the same cherry (pinta'o or pinton in Dominican Spanish). A lot of cherries went straight from yellow to red in about half the time that I expected.
Trees are water pumps. They bring in water through their roots and expel it through their the underside of their leaves in openings called stoma. Coffee doesn't respond well to water during the harvest because it does a few things to the cherries: 1) it causes them to ripen without developing the sugars, 2) it causes the ripe and unripe cherries to fall off the tree to the ground, and 3) it can even cause the cherries to "explode" (the cherry skin actually splits open). I found a lot of the first had happened to the yellow cherries. I haven't done any cupping of these false red cherries to see if it really affects cup quality but I'm sure it does have some effect. To counteract that, we are going to wait a few more days before we start the picking to allow the cherries to get actually ripe.
The first picking will be the smallest so I'm not worried about the overall cup quality of this year's coming harvest. I just hope the rain behaves for the drying of the coffee.
More to come, including a visit to the neighbors…


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St. Paul's Cathedral Dean Knowles Quits on Protest Criticism
The Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, Graeme Knowles, became the second senior cleric at the City of London's most famous church to quit following criticism over the handling of protesters camped outside.
"The past fortnight has been a testing time for the Chapter and for me personally," Knowles, who is responsible for the running of the cathedral, said in a statement on the church's website today. "It has become increasingly clear to me that, as criticism of the cathedral has mounted in the press, media and in public opinion, my position as Dean of St. Paul's was becoming untenable."
The decision of Knowles to offer his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II follows the Oct. 27 resignation of Giles Fraser as Canon Chancellor on concern that force might be used to evict anti-capitalism protesters. The cathedral was closed for six days by clergy concerned about the camp, the first time it had shut since World War II.
The crisis is the latest to envelop the Church of England since the dispute over gay priests and the ordination of women bishops, which have both threatened for several years to cause a split among the 85 million members of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Church of England, said Knowles's resignation was very sad.
"The events of the last couple of weeks have shown very clearly how decisions made in good faith by good people under unusual pressure can have utterly unforeseen and unwelcome consequences," Williams said in a statement. "The urgent larger issues raised by the protesters at St. Paul's remain very much on the table and we need, as a Church and as society as a whole, to work to make sure that they are properly addressed."
More than 200 tents have been set up outside the cathedral, prompting its closure on health and safety grounds.
The planning and transportation committee of the City of London Corporation voted Oct. 28 to go ahead with legal proceedings to clear the area on the grounds the campsite is interfering with public highways.


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The family of Noah Pozner and 8 other families of people killed in an attack on a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school in 2012 filed a wrongful-death lawsuit on Monday against the company that manufactured the gun used in the attack, [the Hartford Courant reported.]
Since the Newtown rampage, two rabbis who have been personally touched by gun violence have sought creative ways to change our culture. They say Congress isn't the place to start.
The man who killed 26 people including 20 children in an attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School almost a year ago acted alone and his motive may never be known, according to an investigative report released on Monday.
Naomi Zeveloff, Forward deputy culture editor and editor of The Sisterhood, won a Front Page Award in Newspapers with circulation of less than 100,000 by the Newswomen's Club of New York on November 14..
EDITORIAL: Veronique Pozner, who lost her son in the Newtown rampage, says 'our compass is broken' for not taking action on gun violence. It's hard to disagree.
Veronique Pozner was consumed with grief after the murder of her son in the Newtown rampage. But she turned her grief into action, in a model for us all.
Sara Smith Smirin is among a flood of activist moms lobbying Congress this week to pass what she calls "common sense gun legislation." She cites Veronique Pozner as an inspiration in her fight.
My name is Vernoique Pozner, I am the mother of Noah Pozner. I speak today on his behalf.
When Noah Pozner's mother shared gruesome details about his murder, she followed a path set by the mother of civil rights martyr Emmett Till. Will her choice also change history?
During her interview with the family of Newtown rampage victim Noah Pozner's family, Naomi Zeveloff was stunned by the stark descriptions provided by his mother.


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Calories 656 Calories from Fat 445
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51 g78.5%
Saturated Fat 19.4 g97%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 39 mg13%
Sodium 584 mg24.3%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g13.4%
Dietary Fiber 12.3 g49.2%
Sugars 19.1 g
Protein 17 g34%
Vitamin A 57.9% Vitamin C 95.1%
Calcium 57.6% Iron 30%
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All member reviews for The Doodlebops
Common Sense Media says
Puppets, music, and trippy colors kids will love!
age 4+
Users say
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age 2+
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A Little Wierd Looking
The characters aren't bad or anything. But they just look weird. My children actually find their looks a little unnerving.
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Even great for my 2 year old!
My 2 year old is amazed by this show!! But what I am tryiong to find out is can you see the DoodleBops live?? Does anyone know??
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I'm now dumber than ever
Watching just one episode made me feel like I was having an acid trip... but without the acid.
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Great for 1 and up!
This show is great for young kids.(the show is more aimed at 1 to 5, though) Other than that... Doodlebops is a great show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Too much fun
As someone who works with kids as a profession, I think this is a great program for kids. It's interactive, and the colors and shapes stimulate young minds. I gave this a rating for Five years and up because I don't believe that anyone younger should be watching TV. We don't want them to become used to an electronic babysitter. For those in Kindergarten and even pre-school though, this is a great way for them to learn social habits, and the basics like colors and shapes too. Plus the music is fun. As a performer, I get many great set-design ideas as well as fun movements to use. This is also fun for adults if you don't feel weird about watching a kids show.
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Over the Top
If you are looking for high energy, outrageously colorful, over the top entertainment for young children, this is it! As a parent and early childhood specialist, I can see the appeal (very fun, great music!) yet feel the attention to costume, prop, and set overload takes away from the value. Young children need to trust those they are engaging with and the characters feel somewhat like clowns: who is that person behind the mask? On another note, whereas the look and feel is geared toward the young child, the movements are not age-appropriate (too fast and furious), making it difficult for young children to model movements. Also, the content would benefit from attention to the cognitive development of the young child. For instance, an episode focusing on "keeping a promise" is great for older children...who understand what a promise truly is! Overall, lots of fun...in small doses.
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The Doodlebops is a show about a musical group called... well... The Doodlebops. They're a good-natured trio of clowns, however, you should keep in mind that since several people (mainly children, but many adults) suffer from coulrophobia, the fear of clowns and costumed characters. I had/have it myself, and if I saw this show at age five, I would be scared silly! Also, remember that as the songs are catchy (and this is not necessarily a good thing), you might find yourself getting on the bus and humming 'Get on the Bus'. However, this show's obviously very clean, and if you're fine with the music, and your child's fine with the characters, you may very well love it!
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Corny but cute
At first, I hated this show, because it is so chipper and colorful - it almost gave me a migraine. But, it's cute, and it's top-notch fr teaching kids social behavior such as: manners, kindness, caring, being helpful and may other things.
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Hey I am 13 and love this show!!!
At first I thought this show was strange, but when I watched it I fell in love with it.I tape it every morning! I like the bright costumes and great personalitys of the actors who play these funny,talented,people.I think they teach kids good lessons but still make it fun to learn.I also think watching them is fun just becase of the great music that they play and the great dances they do!One thing i dont like is that there dances are way to diffacult,little 5 and younger kids wont be able to do these dances!I love the nock nock jokes and the live proforances they do on stage.Also the bus it is sooooo cool!
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Coming from a 13-year-old, trust me this show is great.
There is nothing to worry about when thinking if you want your kids ot watch this show. I personally have fallen in love with the show. And honestly there is nothing in the least bit harmful about this show. It's good wholesome fun. You shouldn't even have to think twice about this one trust me it's a great show.
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I GAINED six brain cells watching this!!
I totally did. Something I thought scientifically impossible. So there you go. It's that good.
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This Show Is Full Of Cool Songs And Lots Of Pizzazz!
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This is SO IRRITATING!
I think that this show is one of the most irritating children's shows on TV today. The songs do make my preschooler want to dance, but she remembers none of the "social message" that they are trying to convey. PeeWee's Playhouse meets Magical Mystery Tour meets the worst episode of Wiggles is a GOOD description. There are so many great shows on for kids; flip around and find one. This isn't it!
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Very entertaining!
The doodle-bops spark a childs musical interest and not to mention they love to dance with Dee Dee, Roney, and Moe! The set, characters, and costumes are very colorful and fun. Each episode has some lesson to teach either it's a lesson in behavior, manners, sharing, or making friends. This is a very healthy show for kids of all ages.
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good for 1-6 year olds
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Express yourself!
Well I dont watch it or anything, but I like how they incourage kids to express themselves. Kids should be able to without being picked on all the time. I mean who is 'normal' anyway?
What other families should know
Educational value
Great role models
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omg are u kids insane?
THIS IS A HORRBILE SHOW. THE DIRECTOR NEEDS TO BE SENT TO ALKATRAZ. NO EDUCATIONAL VALUE AT ALL. This is a very LOUD show and very obnoxious and the people are weird-looking. My little sister (3) starts crying when it comes on- the multicolored people scare her. It's all, la, la, la, and blah, blah, blah. Only let the kids watch it when your least favorite babysitter's over. It'll annoy the heck out of them.
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This show is ok....
I first heard about this show last year, my sister watches it, shess really little. I dont think the show is bad, it's weird, because of their weird old costumes and crazy songs!!!
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Discussion in 'Getting Started' started by kriksis, Mar 7, 2014.
Install Windows or try Ubuntu ~ Good luck ~
That's why we all call it Windows "Hate"
Suggesting Windows on a Linux forum? What kind of Linux user are you?
Hi! I don't know if I should open a new thread, because I had the very same problem (that's how I found this thread and forum in the first place) but the OP abandoned this for W8, which I would rather not do. I also have an Acer, but the Acer Travelmate b115-m-41rq. I bought it in Germany, and it said "without OS" but came with Linpus instead : /
For Linpus, I get the same screens as the OP. No GUI will load.
I made a USB to boot Mint from, trying different software (unebootin, liveusbcreator and universalusbinstaller) to see if I was making the live usb wrongly, but neither of them worked. Every time the usb _will be recognized_ as a booting device, the menu will show up (options: Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon 64-bit or the same in compatibility mode or "check the compatibility of the medium"), but as soon as I select to any of the options (I tried all), the screen will turn black and nothing will happen. I tried waiting for half an hour, but still nothing happened.
I also tried to follow this instructions [community linuxmint com / tutorial / view / 842] and use the nomodeset option since I can't find the specifications of my graphics software, but that didn't help either.
I tried to make a usb with DBAN to try and get rid of Linpus to begin with, and try to boot with Mint directly from the usb, but then the usb won't be recognized and DBAN won't load, leading straight to Linpus, the same dead end I began with.
What should I try next? I expected to get this laptop running today to start working with it tomorrow, but I just can't seem toget it to work.
[EDIT: I'm very new to linux, and I created this account here explicitly to ask this question. Since I'm new to the forum, I can't paste links properly. Sorry for that]
[EDIT2: I found out that the Linpus version I have pre-installed has no GUI; still, I can't get it to do anything regarding the instalation of Mint, nor has the status of the other behaviours changed]
Could you please mention the configuration to your Acer laptop.
Guys I have the same problem like the guy that started that topic. Can you help me? I want to use Ubuntu but I don't know even how to tell the machine to boot from a USB. The laptop is Acer with 8GB RAM. I don't know if you need any other specifications to help me.
I think you press F12 when you get the Acer sign yo get boot order.
Gr8 h8 for Windows 8 m8 I r8 8........ :>
Hi guys,
I have a similar problem. I bought an Acer Travelmate b113 with linpus pre installed. Booting never worked because of some error of which i didn't pay too much attention to because i read terrible reviews for linpus and wanted to install mint anyway. I successfully created a mint boot disk and am able to boot into mint. I went through the install process a few times.. first while creating LVM volume, which failed at some point during the install, and then trying erase disk and install mint, each time receiving errors which i should have noted but forgot to.
Anyway, im now left with three partitions.. or more.
/dev/sda 1 - linpus 512mb --- boot
/dev/sda 2- ext 2 244mb
/dev/sda 3 lvm2 pv mint -vg 297 GIB
When i reboot without the usb disk the message is an error like "no media found" and goes into a boot loop. I can successfully reboot with the usb back into mint but that's not the ultimate goal here.
I also think this is a problem has to do with the setup when going through setup while selecting "erase all data" it wont allow me to delete the partition with EFI or boot.
the message reads
"the following partitions are going to be formatted"
Partition #1 as efiboot
Partition #2 as ext4
Partition #3 as swap
This is my first run at linux so please excuse the ignorance but I'm a pretty quick learner for those who are willing to help.
And to avoid the obvious, yes at some point i did go back into the bios and selected HDD as the first boot option.
You can get more and better answers by asking in a new thread in the forums.
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The government of India has asked all the promoters of over-the-counter oral contraceptive pills to stop advertising it on mass media, like television.
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued an advisory to all the marketers of oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) asking them not to advertise the product.
Since drug advertising is not permitted under the existing rule, we have sent an advisory to all pharmaceutical companies making ECPs, asking them not to advertise their products through mass media, reports said quoting the Health Ministry sources.
Although around 15 companies are now producing ECPs in the country, Piramal Healthcare, Morepen, and Mankind together control over 80 per cent share in the segment.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking to ban the sales of over-the-counter emergency contraceptive pills such as i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 in India as they can lead to widespread misuse and dangerous consequences to the public.
Emergency contraceptive pills also known as `morning after pills', which are used to prevent soon after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy, are currently available in the Indian drug stores as OTC and they don't require a prescription from the physician.
Emergency contraceptive pills including i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 contains levo norgestrel -a synthetic version of female sex hormone – may cause dangerous side-effects to the users, alleged the PIL.
Citing scientific evidence from studies published in international peer-reviewed journals, the PIL argues that the use of levo norgestrel will result in various side effects and seeks a ban on the sale of i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 over the counter (OTC) s could result in serious consequences on the public.
Levo norgestrel containing i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 are promoted through commercial advertisements in TVs and other mass media claiming that these emergency contraceptive pills if consumed within 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse can stop the occurrence of pregnancy.
There are, however, ample evidence supporting the fact that pregnancies happen within the first 24 hours after sexual intercourse. In such circumstances, the side effects of i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 will be more serious, the petitios argue with the backing of studies.
The massive publicity campaign created by the promotional ads on i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 and increased accessibility of these pills OTC in retail drug stores will lead to misuse of the products by public, the PIL alleges.
Acting on the petition the High Court has send notices to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) asking him to provide details about the marketing permission given to some of the pharma companies on the levo norgestrel products.
Earlier, the High Court ordered the Andhra Pradesh state drug controller to file technical data on the product, such as the safety of the medicine, reports said.
The promotional ads i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 are temporarily banned from airing by DCGI following public outcry and has been left to DTAB for technical advice in this regard.
DTAB, the highest authority under the Union health ministry on technical matters concerning medicines, is yet to submit its report. But the ads have already reappeared on screen, reports said.
Various organisations and gynaecologists in India have been expressing concern on the no-holds-barred ad campaign for the emergency contraceptives i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 through TV and the possible misuse of the pill by the young generation.
The easy availability of emergency contraceptives in a closed society like India would only encourage promiscuity among the millions of youngsters.
OTC sales of these pills could also promote unsafe sex among younger generation and may result in the increase of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, civil society groups argued.
The emergency contraceptives i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 have already become highly popular in Indian cities and among the rural youngsters who seek sexual freedom, the barrack of ads.
Buying emergency contraceptives has become like buying candy bars. They sell fast and many drug stores often run out of stock in cities like Bangalore, reports said.
But most of the youn women show a carefree attitude toward contraception owing to the cheap availability of the pills.
Young girls are increasingly approach gynecologists with problems such as irregular menstruation and pelvic infections because of the wrong use of the emergency contraceptive pills i-pill, Unwanted 72 and Option 72 as a primary method of contraception.
Several young women use the emergency pill much after the 'safe' time and have had to abort fetuses, expert said.
Unwanted-72 is marketed by Mankind Pharma Ltd, 'Option-72? is promoted by New Delhi-based Morepan Laboratories in India. I-Pill, which was earlier sold by Cipla Ltd, is now being promoted by Piramal Healthcare
The national health regulator Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) had earlier this year withdrawn the permission to advertise ECPs through print and electronic media as the ads did not convey the fact that the pills were to be consumed only in case of emergency.
But later, the Health Ministry had permitted it on condition that such ads should make the consumer aware of the side-effects. But recently the DCGI sent notices to three drug makers for showing the ads without addressing the concerns raised by the government.
"The three companies have been asked to respond to the notice within 14 days, failing which the DCGI would may take action against them," the source said.
The technical advisory body for drugs had also decided to frame guidelines on ads of ECPs following reports of side-effects in some cases due to indiscriminate use.


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The mission of the Facility Planning & Management program is to offer instruction for the novice which reflects the integrated nature of today's built environment. The program is designed to prepare students for careers as entry-level facility management professionals. The program aims to develop in its students recognized management skills along with knowledge concerning current technologies necessary for entry-level professional practice. Facility Management practice can be regarded as the management of a company's or institution's physical assets. The management of these assets involves long-term, as well as short-term, planning for physical facilities and real properties that integrates the organization's strategic business plan and the technical components for that plant. The quality of work life and cost effectiveness of the organization's environment are the goals of the facilities manager. Our students are instructed in design, building technologies, business, and management principles to manage these complex built environments.
Facility managers are involved in the short- and long-term planning that coordinates the physical workplace with the people and the work produced by an organization. They meet this challenge by integrating the principles of architecture, interior design, engineering, business and the behavioral sciences.
As a student in our facility planning and management program, you will participate in the only program of its kind in the Northeast. You'll develop management skills and gain a working knowledge of current facilities management technologies. Studies include introduction to a range of topics, including space utilization, development and planning, energy management, facility assessment, and forecasting. The Facility Planning & Management program includes two co-op work semesters.
Wentworth's Facilities Planning & Management program is accredited by IFMA, the International Facilities Management Association as one of only seven degree programs in the world that meets industry standards for professional education in facilities management.
Wentworth Institute of Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE:
Department of Business Management and Facility Management
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
- Bachelor of Science in Facility Planning and Management
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As a graduate you'll be qualified for employment with private institutions, private corporations, as well as federal and state governments.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles in business and management together with knowledge concerning current technologies necessary for entry-level facility planning professional practice.
- Students will apply quantitative decision-support tools and knowledge of the fundamental aspects of the built environment to completing fundamental facilities planning decisions.
- Students will formulate the team of FM professionals needed to deliver quality building services and explain the critical role the facility manager provides in operations for the organization. .
- Students will apply ethical principles, including correct regulatory codes, to facility planning decisions.
- Students will demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
- Students will integrate learning to address real world problems in facility planning.


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Under his leadership, the Bobcats have made it to the postseason just once, getting swept by the Magic in the first round in 2010, and are on pace to record the worst winning percentage in league history (1.06) this season. 1|14 David Bergman/SI, Manny Millan/SI Isiah Thomas After leading the Pistons to a pair of NBA titles, the 12-time All-Star enjoyed some modest success in building the Raptors before taking a sledgehammer to his executive career. In 1999, Thomas bought the Continental Basketball Association and led it to eventual bankruptcy before parachuting onto the Pacers bench as Indiana's new head coach. After guiding the Pacers to three playoff appearances, Thomas made his way to New York, where he oversaw a team that went 151-259 in his five years on the job. 2|14 Greg Nelson/SI, Manny Millan/SI Kevin McHale A Hall of Famer and three-time NBA titlist with the Boston Celtics, McHale earned the ire of NBA fans across the league when he seemingly gift-wrapped the 2008 title for his former club by trading former MVP Kevin Garnett to Boston in the summer of 2007. That the Timberwolves were willing to peddle Garnett was also testament to McHale's mistakes in the Minnesota front office, from where he and the team had been stripped of three first-round draft picks after entering into an unsanctioned handshake agreement to retain one-time free agent Joe Smith in 2000. After a stint behind the camera as a TNT analyst, McHale accepted the head coaching job with the Rockets this summer. 3|14 George Rose/Getty Images, Al Tielemans/SI Matt Millen Millen, a four-time Super Bowl champion as a linebacker, failed miserably as a personnel man, leading the Lions to a 31-97 record from 2000 to `08 as the team's CEO/president. But Millen is far from the only athlete who had success on the field yet failed in the front office. 4|14 David E. Klutho/SI, Robert Beck/SI Wayne Gretzky The NHL's all-time leading scorer has hardly been a Great One in the front office or behind the bench. During his eight seasons with the Phoenix Coyotes as managing partner, hockey operations director and coach, Gretzky has led the team to the playoffs only once. To his credit, Gretzky assembled the Team Canada squad that won the gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics, but his player talent pool was almost can't-miss. 5|14 David E. Klutho/SI, Dave Sandford/Getty Images Brett Hull One of the NHL's greatest goal-scorers (741; third all time), Hull washed out quickly as co-GM of the Dallas Stars. Upon being appointed to the role with Les Jackson in Nov. 2007, Hull's downfall was brought about by his insistence on signing notorious instigator Sean Avery, who proved to be a disruptive presence and was ultimately released during a 2008-09 season in which the Stars failed to make the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. In May, Hull was kicked upstairs to the title of Executive Vice President. 6|14 V.J. Lovero/SI, John Iacono/SI Jim Beattie A World Series winner with the Yankees in 1978, and a big leaguer for nine seasons, Beattie was the Expos' GM from 1995 to 2001. 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In 22 years leading the Clippers, Baylor watched the club reach the playoffs only four times, as opposed to the 14 seasons in which he guided the franchise to a 50-loss or more campaign. 8|14 NBA Photos/ NBAE/Getty Images Willis Reed The Knicks legend and NBA Hall of Famer was handed the front-office keys to the Nets' ship in 1988 and steered the club to a combined 257-399 record. 9|14 Dick Raphael/SI Ken Harrelson An All-Star in 1968, Hawk Harrelson played nine seasons in the Major Leagues, and eventually worked his way into the broadcast booth. Harrelson took a break from broadcasting in 1986, accepting the position of GM for the White Sox. During that time, he fired manager Tony LaRussa and assistant GM Dave Dombrowski, and traded rookie Bobby Bonilla (eventually a six-time All-Star) to the Pirates for Jose DeLeon. 10|14 Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images, Ron Koch/NBAE via Getty Images Wes Unseld The Hall of Fame center graduated to a front office career whose longevity stood in inverse proportion to its success. In Unseld's seven-year stint as Washington's GM, the club reached the playoffs once while averaging more than 53 losses a season. 11|14 Heinz Kluetmeier/SI Bart Starr An icon as Packers quarterback, Starr's success did not carry over to the personnel side. Green Bay hired Starr to be its head coach/GM in 1975 and stripped away his GM duties in 1982 after the Pack never had more than eight wins in a season during that stretch. 12|14 Mark Kauffman/SI Norm Van Brocklin A Pro Football Hall of Famer as a quarterback and punter, Van Brocklin served as coach/GM for the expansion Atlanta Falcons from 1968 to `74. 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Nascar Roundup: Kyle Busch Wins at Bristol for the 16th Time
Published: Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 2:31 a.m.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. | Kyle Busch got his 16th career win at Bristol Motor Speedway — more than any other NASCAR driver at any other track —by holding off Kyle Larson after a late restart in Saturday's Nationwide Series race.
Busch has now won three consecutive Nationwide Series races at Bristol since last March, when he and Larson also went 1-2 to the finish.
Of his 16 national wins at Bristol, five are in the Sprint Cup Series, seven are Nationwide and four are in the Truck Series.
"I definitely like coming to Bristol, I always have," said Busch, who made his first trip to the .533-mile bullring in 2004 testing with Hendrick Motorsports.
"I've definitely gone through some trials with the Cup cars. First couple times here was a rough go-around for me. Sort of got it figured out, was able to start leading laps, start winning races and that's been the biggest things. Why that is? I don't know. I just enjoy coming to racing. To the banked tracks. It takes guts to go fast."
Busch now has 65 career Nationwide Series wins.
On Saturday, he and Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Matt Kenseth combined to lead 298 of the 300 laps.
But Kenseth was mired in lapped traffic once Busch got out front.
"There were seven or eight (cars) that were really struggling today, so you caught them a lot," Kenseth said. "Every 25 laps it seemed you would catch the same group. It was tough to get through there. Once he got the lead, it was hard to beat him.
Kevin Harvick was second on the restart with nine laps to go, but pole-sitter Larson got by him with seven laps remaining to try to challenge Busch for the victory. He didn't get much of a chance and settled for second.
"I just tried to run hard and I know (Larson) was running the top, he loves the top," Busch said. "I knew he was going to be up there. I tried to perfect that a little bit earlier in the race, but it seemed like anybody who was behind me on the restart would be able to jump the two guys that were on the bottom."
Harvick was third and Ryan Blaney was fourth. Kenseth was fifth after leading a race-high 178 laps. Busch led four times for 120 laps.
"Kenseth, he was really fast," Busch said. "He was lightning fast there much of the day and I was having a hard time catching him. I was just able to bide my time through traffic a little bit better than he did and he got stuck and I passed him."
Cruz Pedregon Tops Funny Car Qualifying
GAINESVILLE | Cruz Pedregon topped Funny Car qualfying in the NHRA Gatornationals for the third year in a row and fifth time overall, powering to a 4.068-second run at 308.21 mph Saturday in his Toyota Camry.
The 1998 Gainesville winner will open today against 16-time world champion John Force.
Shawn Langdon led in Top Fuel, Dave Connolly topped the Pro Stock field, and Michael Ray was the fastest in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Hamilton Takes Pole at Australian GP, Vettel 12th
MELBOURNE, Australia | Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix in a rain-hit qualifying session Saturday, while four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will start the race from 12th after being caught out by the wet conditions.
Vettel was joined by fellow big-name drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button in dropping out of qualifying in the second session as they struggled on the wet surface at the Albert Park street circuit.
While Vettel struggled, his new Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo thrived, qualifying second, three tenths of a second behind Hamilton's pole time.
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I love these spoons! I own a foodtruck and these spoons are great for handing our samples of my chocolate fudge! They are sturdy and big enough to hold a significant amount of fudge yet, small enough to flick into the trash can after you are finished. By FAR the best price Ive seen for a case. Some dealers charge up to 4 times the price for this same case so I will always buy them here.
Everett M. from TexasFudge Posted on 06/20/2016
These spoons look professional and they are very functional, too. We use them as tasting spoons and they are great for small children to use as a regular spoon. It will easily reach the bottom of a 5 oz. cup or dish. They are sturdy enough to use for ice cream, too.
Joan R. Posted on 03/30/2016
Awesome sampler spoons. I use them for sampling soft cheeses at my cheese counter. The price is excellent, the quality is very good (only 1 out of 1,000 or less are damaged in any way), and I save a lot by providing smaller samples that still look considerable because the spoon is smaller. I know a few companies that use them for sampling ice cream and gelato as well.
Michael P. from artigiano, llc. Posted on 02/13/2016
We switched from sample cups to taster spoons. Easier to manage and great to pass out during busy times at our store. Great buy for the money.
Chris F. from INDYO Posted on 12/17/2015
These spoons were much cheaper than our previous supplier. We use these spoons for tastes but also place them in our small fudge packages. We have to be careful as there are many deformed spoons in our box of 3000.
Imalee C. from Sweet Prairie Home - Signature Fudge Posted on 09/15/2015
My customers and I love these little spoons! We use them for samples in store and at local events. They are very sturdy and good quality, not thin or flimsy. Some customers request them with their desserts as they say the small bites let them savor the taste more.
Daniellan L. from Ivy Bakery Posted on 08/29/2015
I use these spoons for sampling jams and jellies. They work best with thicker products, but still work well for thinner jellies. They are the perfect size when paired with the one ounce sample cups offered on this site too.
Sarah C. from Lone Star Confections Posted on 08/28/2015
Awesome sample spoons we buy them in bulk and this saves almost 1/2 what our distributor charges! Quality is what you pay for but ours have worked greAt for 3 years!
Mohit M. from Cold Stone Creamery Posted on 05/18/2015
I would recommend buying these over the recommended taster spoons. Spend the extra on these if you are using them for samples of ice cream or italian ice. These are firmer and are are just better spoons. Highly recommend these.
Josh N. Posted on 02/26/2015
Nice little spoons we use in our shop for those customers who would like to taste our ice cream before buying. There is enough to last you a long time!
Kaywana S. from ConeZone Posted on 12/04/2014
These are perfect for tasting ice cream in the store. They are nice and sturdy and do not bend or break when the ice cream is hard.
Kristin G. from Bakery Melange Posted on 11/05/2014
These are a must have in a bakery setting and if you do samples at your events. They are affordable enough to use as tasting spoons in your kitchen while making your recipe. Also to use with mini dessert at events.
Kimberly S. from Heavenly Dolce Posted on 10/12/2014
We use your plastic taster spoons to give samples of our different varieties of honey. The spoons provide a sanitary way to convey our product and don't interfere with or add a flavor of their own, unlike the wooden sample spoons we used before.
Mary M. from McDaniel Photography and Honey Farm Posted on 07/30/2014
These are very cheap and perfect for giving away samples of our buttercream frosting and key lime pies! We also use them to sample our chunky soups in the Winter.
Cathy B. from Flour Child Bakery Posted on 09/09/2013
These taster spoons are great, We use them to test items in the back of the bakery as well as have our customers taste icings we make before they order. These are great!
Andrea B. from Baked and Sconed, LLC Posted on 08/06/2013
These spoons ar just what we needed for our frosting shots and with a quantity of 3000, we won't need to reorder for a long time!
Heather H. from Cupcakes Like It Sweet Posted on 06/23/2013
These are perfect for sampling ice cream. The spoon is the perfect size to not give away too much, but enough for a taste. Only snapped a couple out of a few thousand.
Thomas M. from Murray's Ice Cream Posted on 04/27/2013
Great price. These little spoons offerthe customer a great way to sample our ice cream. You don't want to spend a lot of money on something that gets throw away, but is also something you must haveto do business.
Tony M. from Jammin' Java Posted on 04/01/2013
This is a great product. they are so cheap that it makes tasting the food you're cooking in the kitchen cheaper than using the dining room silverware.
Tom M. Posted on 03/22/2013
After trying several different taster spoon varieties we settled on this one. It is cheap, reliable, and most importantly clean and disposable. I must say the price is what sold me though!
Michael J. from Mike's Coffee and Pie Kitchen Posted on 03/07/2013
Okay, these are cute, cute, cute. AND, perfect for sampling our LUV Ice Cream :) They are sturdy and durable and offer the perfect size sample.
Susanna G. from LUV Ice Cream Posted on 02/18/2013
I love letting costumers taste new things in the bakery! This spoon is perfect for that. I can just dip the stuff right on to the spoon and throw it away when they are finished. I also use these when I'm trying new recipes to taste test them myself! GREAT product!
Denishia W. Posted on 01/16/2013
They are rather much more stronger in terms of durability and quality. I give a lot of samples out for customers and especially kids and they like to bit on it.
Roelh L. Posted on 10/16/2012
These are a little smaller than I thought. I use them as taster spoons, however with some foods they are just a little too small. Just depends on what you have. They are priced good.
Gale D. from GDB Enterprises, LLC Posted on 07/27/2012
The 3" Light weight Plastic Taster Spoon 3000/CS. Is a great wat to get customers to try new products. I know sometimes I like a sampel of something I've never tried . Works great.
Angela H. from Harrison Familey Restaurant Posted on 07/15/2012
I own a small ice cream shop and we are always getting new and unique flavors in the store. To get our customers to try some of these new flavors we let them have a small taster spoon of ice cream. They love this idea! and where else can you get 3000 taster spoons at this price? It's amazing!
Dustin W. Posted on 06/06/2012
These taster spoons work perfectly in our kitchen. They ship in a box with no organization (but who needs organization with these?). Make sure to buy a little trashcan while you're at it.
Patrick P. from Original Fried Pie Shop Posted on 01/11/2012
These are perfect if you're doing small samples, which is what they're meant for. They were exactly what I needed and they're not flimsy. I'd definitely recommend them.
Lynn B. from Sunshine Girl's Cafe' Posted on 12/09/2011
It is an item every kitchen must have. The light weight plastic taster spoon, the price is wonderful. It is very durable. I definitely buy more.
Aaron T. from Kajun Burger Posted on 02/14/2011
these darling little spoons are so cute, we used them for our open house for taste testers, and they were great.Thank you so much for having them
Francine L. from cream n sugar Posted on 01/08/2011
These taster spoons are great. We use them to give a FREE sample of Italian Ice and almost everyone that gets a taste wants to buy. We also use them for the customer to eat their ice if they do not want to "squeeze" the cup which is the traditional way to eat it. Everyone thinks the "little spoons" are so cute. They are great quality also.
Leanne M. from River City Ventures Posted on 07/23/2010
These spoons are a very convenient size, but they definitely are a lighter weight than I expected. They're not flimsy by any means, but they just feel a lot thinner than the spoons you see at ice cream shops or the like. I would buy them again, but I will probably buy the heavier weight ones next to compare. I give these to customers with my cheesecake cupcakes.
Erica E. Posted on 02/13/2010
This item is perfect for events and demos to handle the many tastings required. The light weight spoon is a perfect size to handle easily yet sturdy enough to get a good scoop of goodies. The price was right for the quantity as I shopped around several sites and I was so pleased to have received the product faster than expected. I recommend this product and WEBstaurant Store!
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Historic skate park in Tampa could be demolished
Published: Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 9:37 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 9:37 a.m.
TAMPA - A 35-year-old skate park has made it onto the national Register of Historic Places, but Tampa officials want to demolish it during a $6 million makeover of the area.
The Tampa Bay Times reports (http://bit.ly/19SuAQP ) that Mayor Bob Buckhorn doesn't care that the so-called Bro Bowl skate park is on a list of the nation's most historic places.
City plans call for demolishing the graffiti-covered Bro Bowl as part of a $6 million makeover of Perry Harvey Sr. Park. Skaters would get a new park a few blocks away. And Perry Harvey Sr. Park would be turned into a memorial to the history of the Central Avenue black business and entertainment district.
Skateboarders have pushed for the designation in hopes of saving the concrete bowl.
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