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We Chat With Pastry Chef Alex Ray of North End Grill
"I think there's a sort of malleable or moldable quality that people have when they don't go to culinary school—I just kept my eyes and ears open the whole time."
I first met pastry chef Alexandra Ray at a SHARE event benefiting ovarian cancer research. She looked right at home among the collection of celebrated female chefs cooking together for a good cause, all smiles and positive energy. Her sense of fun keeps coming across at subsequent meetings—maybe the secret to life is filling your days with fluffy lemon meringue pie in the comfort of a Danny Meyer restaurant.
Ray didn't go to culinary school, instead working her way up the ranks in pastry first in San Diego and then at a couple of stints in New York before working with Nancy Olson at Gramercy Tavern. To win over Executive Chef Floyd Cardoz upon opening North End Grill, she served what she knew, and that lemon meringue pie secured her the job. Now she continues to learn as she goes, absorbing new techniques and layering them into the American classics that are getting her much deserved attention, like being honored as one of Zagat's "30 Under 30."
Super sweet.
You were on the path to law school when you walked away to work in pastry. Where did that motivation come from? I started cooking at this one restaurant in San Diego were I grew up, and then did the normal "Randall Ray family thing" and went to college. I really wanted to make a lot of money and go out into the world and travel and be an international corporate lawyer. And then I move to an island in Micronesia for about eight months to study for the LSATs and I kind of had an awakening out there, like, "what's fun in life? What's more important—making money or doing what you want to do and are passionate about?"
I don't think I could have been passionate about sitting at a desk and analyzing sentences. I always wanted to open a pastry shop when I was done being a lawyer, so I just went back to the same restaurant. It was one of the best choices that I've ever made.
Do you feel you had an advantage by not going to culinary school and just jumping in? I think there's a sort of malleable or moldable quality that people have when they don't go to culinary school—I just kept my eyes and ears open the whole time. I think I was at an advantage, because I knew I loved the actual job of being in the kitchen. I think some people love the idea of being a cook, but once they get into the kitchen, they realize how stressful and psychotic it can be.
Did fear play into the shift in careers? You don't make a lot of money being a pastry chef. It obviously factored in, because part of the reason I wanted to be a lawyer was for the money and prestige. But it didn't really hit me until I moved to New York where there are so many positions that everybody wants, so jobs can pay very little. Here I was like, "Oh my god! I have a dog and I have to feed her! I have to eat, somehow!" But it never affected my desire to keep cooking.
You worked at Danny Meyer's Gramercy Tavern before his North End Grill. What was the biggest takeaway? Wow, Gramercy was insanely wonderful. Gramercy is so much production—such a large amount of stuff. So you really figure out how to organize a staff and make the baking process efficient. Working through the ranks makes you better at the job when you work at that high volume of a place. It shows how intense pastry can be.
Was it a nurturing environment? Beyond nurturing. Nancy Olson is my dear friend, still. She is so Midwestern—she just loves to do the right thing and nurture people and push them up and not let them fall. I kept feeling, "I want to learn this and this and I haven't done this yet," and I think she really picked up on that.
Now onto your desserts at North End Grill. You seem particularly pumped by American classics. Yeah, Nancy gave me the advice, "Do what you know, and do it well." And I thought, "What do I know?" And it was these things—great desserts done with a few tricks from up my sleeve. Comfort food in general has never been a huge part of my life, but pastry chefs want to make people happy and feel good. I think when you have those classic desserts done amazingly well, you do that.
What most excites you about taking something like a lemon meringue pie and pushing it as far as you can? I don't like things insanely sweet, so I like to balance them out with something acidic or salty, and then make it all work when you taste it. And then the plate—how do you make it look beautiful and stunning? But the balance thing is a big deal for me.
In talking with pastry chefs I've noticed the somewhat dwindling pastry scene in restaurants with the continued rise of the specialty bake shop. How do you keep the orders coming in? A component of it is getting the staff really excited about it so that they love it. "Salt-Honey Bread Pudding" doesn't sound too amazing, but the staff love it, so they sell the crap outta it. It's also about accessibility on the menu—people go for chocolate, cheesecakes, etc., so I think you have to use these vehicles that are accessible to the customer, and then add a little jolt of energy into it and change it up.
Have you found that it's a hard sell for restaurants to invest in their own stellar pastry department? I feel like I'm seeing more of my colleagues opening new places, and doing a couple of things on the menu executed by the savory team. In a way it's cool, but in a way it's a throwaway: dessert is the celebration at the end of the meal and should be super-awesome. And when you don't have a pastry department, or even someone that specializes in dessert, I think you lose something.
But I like the idea of savory chefs trying pastry out, because it's hard and it's different than what they normally do. I haven't really noticed or been involved in the diminishing pastry department problem, but I can see in this economy why that's the first thing to go.
So should we expect more integration between savory and sweet in restaurants? I see the potential for that. I don't know, maybe our generation of pastry cooks has their close friends who are sous chefs on the savory side, and we teach each other techniques and play around. I think people are open to it.
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GROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. – Bob Bashara has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with his wife's 2012 death.
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- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:01
Oh what a surprise!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:02
Sooner or later someone else will start it and it will be too late for them.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:03
It would be impossible to do it with 1 A330, especially now that they will be flying New York 6x per week.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:05
They could have leased a second A330.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:08
With what money exactly? If you haven't noticed they are cutting costs to save money. Do you know how expensive it would be to lease another wide body?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:07
They will probably launch it next year. And if anyone was in doubt about Air Serbia's future, Vucic gave an interview last night where he talked about Air Serbia as well and said that the state will always support the airline. He said under Vinci it will have a passenger share of 40-48% in BEG.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Happy tax payer15 January 2018 at 09:27
Great news, glad to keep on giving my money to the Air Serbia project and make Vučić happy!Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:39
Happy tax payer, yes because we need this airline! It gives us more back than the money spent on it!Delete
says who? oxford economics? the same shi**y report that hogan was showing to arabs until he got kicked out?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:08
true, the cheese in the sandwiches is local and supports the Serbian economy when Balkan people connect in BEG and get it. imagine if the fuel get also localized :DDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:17
Sve sto se potrosi u Srbiji je mnogo vece od donacija kompaniji. Samo nasi "poreski" obaveznici to ne znaju kao i nista drugo o ekonomiji posto uglavnom ne rade i ne privredjuju.Delete
drže, ovde pričamo o substitutima i efikasnosti ekonomije.Delete
- da ne leti JU leteo bi neko drugi na velikom delu tih ruta i taj efekat se ne bi gubio
- neefikasne rute ne treba da postoje. multiplikator avioindustrije je bedan
- bacanjem novca na neefikasnu kompaniju se pre finansira iznajmljivanje i maintenance, koji su daleko veći troškovi od bilo čega drugog
-država ne bi trebla da bude ta koja će da pravi biznis, to treba da radi privatan kapital, a nijedan privatnik na svetu ne bi uložio u JU biznis model ikada
- za tih par desetina miliona € koje spali JU se godišnje mogu zaposliti hiljade ljudi
- substitut u rafineriji za proizvodnju goriva je dizel (srednji destilati su oba). dizel se u srbiju uvozi u velikim količinama. da je potražnja manje jet fuela, komotno bi se to zamenilo dizelom i smanjio trgovinski deficit srbije
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:14
Residents of Macedonia, Bosnia, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Lebanon would like to thank from the bottom of their hearts the Serbian tax payers!Delete
They are subsidizing their travels to the rest of Europe and especially the US!
Thank you!
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:16
Po tebi treba davati pare poreskih obaveznika da bi se letelo sa lcc kompanijama. Vecina tih ruta je neefikasna i radi se o dovodjenju navodnih turista, a najcesce gastosaDelete
iz tih krajeva. Tako sirotinja u Tuzli finansira dolazak gastosa iz Nemacke i Skandinavije i slicno je u Nisu i Skoplju.
US su isfinansirale sve gubitke svojih velikih aviokompanijama toliko ne znas o avio saobracaju.
O rafinerijama i avio gorivu i o ustedama, tih desetak milona dolara spali samo Novi Sad u Srbiji kamo li Beograd.
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:19
@ AnonymousJanuary 15, 2018 at 12:14 PMDelete
Don't you get tired posting the same thing over and over again?
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 14:04
@ AnonymousJanuary 15, 2018 at 12:14 PMDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 15:00
Anon 12:14, i thought croatians Didnt fly air Serbia?Delete
It would be a wise idea for ASL to focus on further developing NYC as a destination. The route performance has been improving as of lately and 6 x flights per week is a respectful frequency. Besides, it would be hard to compete with AT and Air Canada, given that most Bosnians, Slovens and Croats would probably use them from ZAG at this point in 2018 - the prices are decent and the route has been put up on sale in September.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:12
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:14
Slovenes sure but I see Bosnians only from north-western Bosnia using the service. I mean western Bosnia is closer to Belgrade while those from around Mostar would use Star Alliance flights from DBV.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:14
Agreed. It's better to focus on JFK until it becomes profitable as a destination. I also think it would be better to convert the A330 to all economy and become like UX or DY.Delete
The idea of JU becoming a hybrid LCC is better.
Why would they do that when their business class loads have been good?Delete
ASL pretty much has a monopoly in the Ex Yu as of now, with decent product and competitive prices. It's still ways from making the route sustainable year round, so IMO this is good and rational course of action, at least for now...Delete
As far as YYZ, Zagreb and the surrounding market - my response to anonymous 9:14 is that I partially agree in that it depends on the exact location of bosnian citizens. Some may simply drive to Zagreb (Banja Luka wider area), while others from central BiH may fly with OU (Sarajevo) and catch Air Canada morning connection. OU and AC are both star alliance members and these flights go hand in hand upon departure from ZAG. As far as the return leg...well, that will be a bit less convenient given that flights to SJJ don't leave before 14:45 or so from ZAG...and that's quite a long wait. Theoretically, this would leave them a few hours to snoop around Zagreb, but it's not allowed to simply "leave" the transfer zone I suppose ? Who would know ? thanks
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:28
But if they have to drive to SJJ why should they chose OU-Rouge combination and not, let's say, Turkish or Austrian? What competitive advantage will the ZAG connection have over the other already existing offers?Delete
U cemu je problem u napustanju transferene zone za gradjane BiH?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:33
Мислим да нема проблема. Једноставну прођу пасошку контролу као и сви остали. То је једино немогуће за грађане којима су потребне визе.Delete
@anonymous 9:28 - well, it depends on when they buy those tickets and what prices turn up. AC has very competetive prices on this YYZ-ZAG-YYZ route. Some people may drive together in one car (2 or 3 people, less cost per person), or the ticket SJJ-ZAG-YYZ-ZAG-SJJ may be competetive, so they'll just fly from and to SJJ. The tickets will not be competetive to everyone in BiH all the time, I am just saying there's potential to attract a portion of central BiH, as well as the western part of BiH.Delete
They could even use Air Transat if they choose to drive. Weekly number of seats out of ZAG will be 260 pax on average every day of the month - that's respectable and pricing may do the job.
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:53
Upravo tako.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:57
My point is that OS, TK and LH will not sit idle and just leave Rouge and Transat to take over the market. They might become more aggressive in neighbouring airports.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:18
Belgrade - Toronto flights will happen sooner or later because of the huge diaspora. What do Slovenia and Bosnia have to do with Belgrade. Flights to New York from Belgrade are being filled primarily by Serbs, Montenegrins, Albanians, Romanians and Greeks. It would be the same case with Toronto.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:10
No shock there. Everyone who is close to the airline knew it was not going to happen this summer season or anytime soon. The airline is struggling and now with the Boeings leaving the fleet it will be even more difficult for them to cope with new market realities. I still don't know how they plan on operating all those charter flights with just two B733s.ReplyDeleteReplies
733 from Aviolet?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:21
ANJ left the fleet and ANI is next (02.02 scheduled retirement) so they will have 2 in stead of 4 Boeings this summer.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:25
Do you know exactly when those boeings are going to leave ? Thanks a lot.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:29
YU-ANJ was supposed to have its last flights yesterday while in the system it writes that YU-ANI is supposed to leave on the second of February.Delete
YU-AND and YU-ANK are supposed to stay for the summer. There is a plan to lease two more aircraft to run charters but those cost so... we will see.
it is unbelievable that such a thing wasn't announcedDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:10
I don't think they would want to draw attention to the age of the aircraft.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:12
Petar, why is it unbelivable to not announce a plane retirement haha? Do you think someone cares except us? A very few people.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:18
Erm... look at all the fuss that happened when LH was retiring their Bobby.Delete
end of an era reallyDelete
i think those 737s were even leased in africa during 90's to keep the company alive.
Petar Čelik... ako Bog ima i malo milosti da se smiluje pa da ti podari nešto pozitivno. Još nisam sreo a ni video nekoga sa toliko negativne energije.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 22:28
I work for travel agency that rents aviolet. They told us they will do the season with 2 boings who will fly 3 times x day. And that sometimes maybe some other airbus will jump in. We wanted to rent foreing air line company but we know they will not have permission to fly.Delete
- Anonymous16 January 2018 at 11:46
Im 38 and my first flight on a plane as a kidster in 87 or 88 was on one of these brand new boeings...makes me a bit emotional that that they retire them 🙂Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:10
Etihad could have flown AUH-BEG-YYZ.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:11
No it couldn't. It could never fly between BEG and YYZ because neither Serbia or UAE have a free sky agreement with Canada.Delete
And Canada was very adamant about Etihad and Emirates not getting additional frequenciesDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:12
Seasonal demand has been proven courtesy of Sky Service a few years back, the hype and route publicity generated, so pretty easy for a Canadian airline to simply step-in now and eat the cake.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:13
thank you ex-Yu for giving some people a reality check.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:15
You mean for making haters happy?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:18
No, I like JU. Have flown with them many times and think they are a good company (even now when most people here are overdramatizing the size of the on board sandwich). BUT I don't get when people start making up that they have requested slots at YYZ and are choosing engine options for the second A330. What's the point?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:15
Good news for ASL.ReplyDelete
where is the air Serbia crew, serving flight JFK-BEG? Are there resting in the plane to JFK or are there already in JFK?ReplyDeleteReplies
They stay at a hotel in New York. They have layovers.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:17
What do you mean exactly? Air Serbia rotates its crew in New York, they don't return with the same flight. They stay at the Mariott.Delete
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*they 2xDelete
Thanks :)
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:22
Welcome. :)Delete
On some long-distance trips to the Caribbean, I noticed that the seats in the back of the plane are completely covered with curtains. I often wondered that the crew is for the return flight or for whatever reasonDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:30
JU has those as well, all airlines have that when operating flights on aircraft without a dedicated crew rest area.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:50
LOL Yes, they sleep in the place while they wait for the return flight :DDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 18:53
I think this is a very good and valid queation.Delete
What do other airlines do long haul regarding crew for the return flight when they operate to a certain destination only once a week? Crew cant get 7 days of paid holidays each time?
For example OS VIE SEZ VIE route?
- Anonymous16 January 2018 at 10:48
Of course they get paid Holiday.. thats whu the crew to these destinations (e.g. OS crew to MLE, SEZ, HAV) always have full bunch of travel partners on board who enjoy together with them paid holiday vacation. So many example like TK flight to TNR (Madagascar) via MRU (Mauritius). TK crew flies to MRU stays 2 days then take again TK flight MRU-TNR-MRU on a day trip and then stays again for 2 days in MRU and then return back to IST. Been on that route and talked them abt it. They simply love it since they really have paid vacation. ;-).. EDDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:20
I think it's a good decision for now. It doesn't look as if any Canadian airline will start these flights this year (they would have announced it already) so there is no need to rush.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:24
But they could come next summer. They make their announcements in September. And with Air Canada/Air Transat covering Croatia and Bosnia in Zagreb, there is not going to be a lot of space for them.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:26
How exactly are they covering Bosnia? A part of Bosnia is more like it.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:27
Ok part of Bosnia, you are right. But come to think of it there is still Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia that they can cover.Delete
Unfortunately OU's network in those markets is weak and there are no indications that will change any time soon. They even suspended PRN.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:25
Main issue is lack of aircraft.ReplyDeleteReplies
Lack on money is a bigger issue.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:32
Main issue is lack of €€€.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:21
That would be an issue in summer, but in winter they could easily serve JFK and YYZ with one A332.Delete
And what after that winter? Cancel YYZ to go back to JFK 6x a week?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:38
I said it would be an issue in summer. The only option would be to operate 3x New York and 3x per week Toronto if they were to do it with a single plane.Delete
So, absolutely unrealistic. What's the point of launching a route which you can't maintain in the peak summer season?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:18
They could keep the same frequencies in summer. The only difference is that yield would be higher.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:33
Nakon B77L i A340, navodno flotu ETD napustaju i A332. Videcemo sta ce biti ali ne izgleda dobro po buduce operacije ASL ako se ovo pokaze kao tacno.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:35
A340 je predvidjen da napusti flotu jos pre pola godineDelete
Avion se pokazao kao tatlni promasaj Airbus-a i ne proizvodi se vise.
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:37
Yes, all the planes are leaving their fleet... Don't think so. Don't trust everything you read on internet forums. If we were to do that then BEG-JFK was to be suspended in its first year.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:40
Better luck next year.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:42
so.....Toronto this summer, right? hah...and when someone wrote that here that not gonna happen just few weeks ago you people said we hate everything connected with Serbia. Let's try to be realistic!ReplyDelete
Best wishes from Zagreb! (and yeah, I'm sure we will not have direct flights from Zagreb to US this year ;) )Replies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:48
it will come at last dont worry, and it wont be seasonal ;)Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 09:48
No worries JU, there is no need to rush by launching YYZ which, at the end of the day, is a seasonal destination. It's better to focus on becoming more legacy and renewing the fleet. Upgrade ATR to newest ATR-600, become all economy, upgrade to A320neo, focus on Ukraine and CIS, Romania. Consider INI, forget about freebies and fake luxury, focus on all wi-fi fleet. Convert Aviolet to LCC and launch on busier routes.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:31
Boze gluposti osim nabavke polovnih ATR 72-500 i nekog polovnog A321 za aviolet ako ima od neke od propalih aviokompanija.Kakva Rumunija da ima leba tamo bi leteo LH na svaki aerodrom.Delete
I nemoj samo neko da mi pominje q400 pre neki dan je opet sleteo bez prednjeg tocka. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b377c21
Kao i na domacem Orlu postoji neka teska gresak u stajnom trapu.
- Alen Šćuric Purger15 January 2018 at 11:25
Aviolet as LCC in competition with Wizz Air, easyJet, Transavia, Ryanair, Eurowings, Norwegian... And with 31+ years old 737-300.Delete
They would bankrupt in a second.
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:19
A codeshare with Air Canada would now be very beneficial from any European point to YYZ.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:24
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:28
So people can travel more easily.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:28
and for Air Serbia to earn some money.Delete
ASL have an interline with AC for at least couple of years. They offer transfer through several cities, very decent prices and two suitcases. Everyone I know here in Toronto and surrnding area used them over LH.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:21
Regardless of Toronto, their usage of widebodies must become far more efficient during the winter.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:07
Introducing 2 weekly Toronto next winter season would make sense, along with 3-4 weekly NYC.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:24
I wonder if there would be any chance of securing rights to do BEG-YYZ-ORD-BEG (obviously without the rights to sell tickets on YYZ-ORD) and/or the other way around. I know this is tricky with two foreign regulatory agencies involved... but If they combined the two destinations they could have outstanding loads and good yields.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:33
Canada would not allow it. They are very protective of their skies and national airline.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:31
Sinisa Mali will be next Air Serbia CEO.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:56
This will be the worse that can happen to ASLDelete
lol, this would be an interesting turn :)Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 13:26
It would happen if Etihad pulls out or if they keep basic functions like loyalty.Delete
Actually it makes sensei. Vučić told that Mali won't be the next mayor of Belgrade on his own request. Vučić added that Mali is getting ready for a new job with great responsibilities and that he will work in Belgrade.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 13:58
If that happens, it will be back to the days of Jat with political appointees who know nothing about aviation ...Delete
That said, nothing would surprise me and it will probably happen
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 14:11
He also confirmed BEG would get second runway in between current runway and current taxiway. Horrible temporary solution that will make it easier to repair current runway and later use both similar to Gatwick but not for simultaneous ops. Cheap and horrible solution when there is land on the west side for proper second runway.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 23:00
They will build something like this. Top runway is existing one. Second one is inserted between existing rwy and existing taxiway:Delete
- Anonymous16 January 2018 at 01:11
Can they be used simultaneously?Delete
- Anonymous16 January 2018 at 01:12
Can they be used simultaneously?Delete
- Anonymous16 January 2018 at 01:13
Can they be used simultaneously?Delete
- Anonymous16 January 2018 at 03:57
no, they are too close. inserted rwy won't have ils, so you can use it for departures while old one can be used for arrivals but not at the same time.Delete
@AnonymousJanuary 15, 2018 at 11:00 PMDelete
Is that second yellow box on the far right possible location of a new terminal?
- Anonymous16 January 2018 at 09:51
I really doubt they would built such a second runway, in such a position. Effectively they would get like 1.1 or 1.2 times of runway capacity in an operational sense. Considering the costs for it, that would be plain stupid.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 10:37
A second long haul route would have significantly increased costs. Apart from leasing a second plane, any long-haul expansion should be followed with the strengthening of the regional network. That would mean they would hav to expand the regional fleet and they obviously don't have the money to do that.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:16
Pitty. YYZ-BEG. 2-3 times per week would have been great for everyoneReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:32
U Kanada ima samo oko 30000 Srba sto znaci da nema ogromne dijaspore. Slicno je to kao i sa Maltom. Dijaspora nije lojalna tako da direktan let nista ne znaci kad LH spusti cenu 50 jura, jer mogu.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:42
Not true, there are much more especially 2nd and 3rd generations, allthough they may consider themselves as canadians now they do still have cultural ties with serbia, and a direct link with belgrade could help them visit serbia more often and strenghten their bonds to the homeland. If you take into account all the yugoslavs (majority of them from serbia) it will be much more aswell.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:26
Zasto bi iz NY letio za BEG pa cekao daljnje konekcije za ZAG pa dalje za SPU, kad mogu sa Lufticom prek FRA odmah za SPU?
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:32
PVG would have made more sense than another North American destination.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 11:36
Why? Who on earth would fly on that route?Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:21
ORD is the second biggest market in North America, right after New York so it would make sense to go there.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:25
Chinese tourists and businessmen.Delete
The shame type of passengers that fly on the BEG-BUD-PEK route.
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 15:56
You do know that Shanghai is the business capital of a country with the population of 1.4 billion, soon to be world's number one economy? If any intercontinental route makes sense, then it's one to PVG (or Hongqiao).Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:47
Nije ovo jedini aerodrom u torontu. Možda jeste glavni, a možda su pregovori prebačeni na letenje ka sekundarnom.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:49
No, they have cancelled plans to fly to Toronto.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:54
The secondary one only accepts regional jets, not transatlantic flights.
The second airport is so called Island airport, very centrally, almost city core, wiht a lot of bussinesses and residential buildings arround. Currently only Q400 is landing there due to short runway and severe noise restriction.Delete
There are other airports in and around Toronto but none of them are commercial type.
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 12:50
They really need to join an alliance if they want more North America flyers and destinations.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 13:13
This is 2018, how many non-LCC carriers are left outside of alliances?
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 14:29
Air Serbia long haul plans with multiple aircraft should have been in place from day one when Etihad joined. Either multiple planes or no long haul at all. Single plane is not a sustainable solution while competition is going after them. Starting with 2-3 planes in 2014 would be a lot more costly and difficult but if EY supported it at that time, Air Serbia would by now have solid long haul network able to compete in the region against LO and the likesReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 16:05
Or would be bankrupt by now ... which would be a morel likely outcome. One strong route with a full plane is a better solution IMODelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 22:49
Two strong routes are better than one, and three are better and two. That would not bankrupt then if they planned with EY and Govt on supporting couple of planes from the start. Remember LOT almost shut down WAW-BEG in the winter of 2014? Then they resisted Air Serbia competition on the route, then kicked them out, and slowly expanded to what will soon be double daily. Almost all of it was built on expanding LO long haul transfers. That's exactly what JU should have set out to do from day 1.Instead of making long haul expansion a cornerstone of Air Serbia strategy, they played with failed and costly experiments like 2-2 business class with sparse economy, failed destinations like Budapest, Varna and Abu Dhabi, extremely expensive wet leasing of 2 A6 A319 and expecting approval for EY codeshare to the USA via AUH in 2013. This last one is FAR more stupid than starting long haul with couple of planes.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 18:32
Just curious where are those 'insiders' who were saying that preparations are already under way at YYZReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 19:03
Odredjene insajderske informacije govore o tome da je Kondic bas zbog uvodjenja leta za Kanadu dao otkaz jer se sa tim nije slagao.ReplyDelete
Izgleda da JU za sad odoleva pritisima da uvede ovu linijuReplies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 20:16
Kondic se pokazao bas kao veliki poznavalac, sem srozavanja servisa i ukidanja linija nije nista drugo uradio.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 21:13
Не заборавимо сав онај народ што је протерао из фирме.Delete
most disappointing news i heard.. i hate that there was so much talk and bringing up hope to so many that this will happen in 2018..now we have to wait and pray it comes sometime in the futureReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 21:19
So, no Toronto flights, no 2nd A330, no Teheran flights.ReplyDelete
Jatovanje again!Replies
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 21:42
Restarting flights to BUD, WAW and IEV is far more important than IKA.Delete
- Anonymous15 January 2018 at 22:26
How about VAR?Delete
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- 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons ground dark chili powder (like ancho)
- 2 Tablespoons black pepper (freshly ground is best)
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Brewer's Yeast
Supplement Forms/Alternate Names
- Dried Yeast Fermentate; Faex; Faex Medicinalis; Levure De Biere; Medicinal Yeast; Saccharomyces cerevisiae ; Saccharomyces boulardii
Principal Proposed Uses
- Protein Supplement; Treatment for Various Forms of Diarrhea , including Traveler's Diarrhea, Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea, and Acute Diarrhea
Other Proposed Uses
- Cold and Flu (Prevention) ; High Cholesterol ; Irritable Bowel Syndrome ; Weight Loss ; Energy and Immune Support
Brewer's yeast, also known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae , is commonly used in baking and the fermentation of beer; hence, the common name. Brewer's yeast is rich in nutrients like chromium , B vitamins, protein, selenium , potassium , iron , zinc , and magnesium . It is the byproduct of beer brewing and can be grown on hops. Hops are the dried flowers that give beer its bitter taste. The yeast is separated from the beer after fermentation and processed. Aside from hops, the yeast can also be cultivated on other plants, like sugar beets.
Brewer's yeast, along with its close cousin Saccharomyces boulardii , is considered a probiotic. Probiotics are foods or dietary supplements that contain organisms, like bacteria or yeast, which provide health benefits for humans. Along with brewer's yeast, another example of a probiotic is yogurt with live and active bacteria cultures.
Bacteria and yeasts naturally live in our bodies, mainly in the digestive tract. Probiotics contain "good" bacteria or yeasts that keep our digestive tract functioning properly, as well as keeping the population of harmful or "bad" organisms low. 1 The probiotic activity of S. boulardii in particular has been studied in the treatment of a number of conditions including: 2,3,8
- Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
- Traveler's diarrhea
- Acute diarrhea from any cause
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- Lactose intolerance
In addition to its probiotic benefits, Brewer's yeast has been used as a protein supplement and is promoted as an energy and immunity enhancer.
This article covers both S. cerevisiae and S boulardii .
Brewer's yeast is usually sold in the form of a powder, flakes, liquid, or tablets. It can also be found as part of other food products, like fermented milks. 7
Therapeutic Dosages
For adults, brewer's yeast can be taken at a dose of 1-2 tablespoons per day. The powder form can be added to food or mixed with water or juice. 7
Probiotics, in general, should have several billion microorganisms per dose. This makes it more likely that the bacteria or yeasts will grow in the gut. 3
A standard dose of S. boulardii1 is 500 mg (milligrams) twice a day. This provides around 3 x 10 10-colony-forming units per gram. If taken to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea, for example, the yeast should be taken before and a few days after using antibiotics. The same is true for traveler's diarrhea. 1
Therapeutic Uses
The strongest evidence supporting the benefits of brewer's yeast is for diarrhea . Some studies have shown brewer's yeast to be effective in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea, as well as relapsing colitis caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile . S. boulardii may fight this form of diarrhea by making enzymes that counteract the effect of toxins produced by C. difficile . 2,3
Since brewer's yeast is a rich source of the mineral chromium, it has been studied for its ability to improve blood sugar control in patients with diabetes. 6
There has also been interest in studying the effectiveness of brewer's yeast for losing weight , lowering cholesterol , and preventing colds and flu . However, it is still uncertain whether it is effective in these situations. 2,4,7
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Brewer's Yeast?
Determining the effectiveness of brewer's yeast, as well as other probiotics, is hampered by the fact that many studies use combinations of differing bacterial and yeast strains. This makes it difficult to know whether only one or all of the components are needed for a beneficial effect. Nevertheless, a number of studies focusing only on S. boulardii or S. cerevisiae have shown beneficial effects.
Numerous studies have investigated the benefits of S. boulardii5,12,13 in antibiotic-associated diarrhea and traveler's diarrhea in adults.
A mathematical analysis of ten randomized, controlled studies found S. boulardii5 to be effective for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
In a controlled, double-blind study involving 3,000 Austrian tourists traveling through hot climates, researchers found that S. boulardii13 started five days before departure and continued through the duration of travel significantly reduced the incidence of traveler's diarrhea compared to placebo. The effectiveness was dependent on the dose given and its preparation.
A systematic review of studies focusing on the effectiveness of S. boulardii in preventing C. difficile infection (the bacteria that causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea), found that the yeast may be effective in protecting against reoccurring infections, but not necessarily first-time infections. 11
Helicobacter Pylori
Helicobacter pylori , a common bacterium present in the stomach and upper intestines of some people, is associated with an increased risk of peptic ulcers. Treatment for H. pylori usually involves more than one antibiotic to suppress the bacteria. While there is little evidence that S. boulardii can help treat H. pylori , it may effectively reduce the side effects associated with standard treatment for this condition.
One clinical trial, for example, compared two groups of children aged 3-18 years infected with the H. pylori bacteria. One group was given medicines to treat the infection plus S. boulardii . The other group was given medicines plus a placebo. The group who took S. boulardii with their medicines had fewer side effects compared to the placebo group. 14 Side effects included bloating, taste problems, and nausea.
Cold and Flu
A large, randomized trial found a positive effect for brewer's yeast in preventing colds and seasonal influenza (flu). In the study, 116 adults who had received a flu shot were given either 500 mg of a brewer's yeast product called EpiCor or placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers found that those who received Epicor had fewer colds and flu. And those on Epicor who did get a cold or flu were sick for a shorter length of time compared to participants taking placebo. 4 Far more research is required before brewer's yeast can be routinely recommended for the prevention of colds and flu.
Safety Issues
Brewer's yeast, along with other probiotics, is generally considered safe. Some people may experience bloating or gas when taking probiotics. 1
Those who should practice caution when using probiotics include people who are severely sick, have immune system issues, or those who have central venous catheters. 3
People allergic to yeast or who are more likely to have yeast infections should not take brewer's yeast. Also, people with diabetes should talk to their doctor before taking brewer's yeast, since it can interact with their medicines and cause lower than expected blood sugar. 7
Always talk to a doctor before taking any supplement or medicine.
Interactions You Should Know About
People taking any of the medicines listed below should exercise caution when taking brewer's yeast: 7
Antidepression MedicationsMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Brewer's yeast has a substance called tyramine in it. Tyramine can interact with MAOIs and cause very high blood pressure which can be dangerous (hypertensive crisis). This can lead to a heart attack or stroke .
Pain MedicationMeperidine (Demerol)
Taking brewer's yeast while taking Demerol may cause hypertensive crisis.
1. Acidophilus and other probiotics. EBSCO Natural and Alternative Treatments website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=15&topicID=114 . Updated August 1, 2010. Accessed August 26, 2010.
2. Moyad MA. Brewer's/baker's yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) and preventive medicine: part I. Urol Nurs . 2007 Dec;27(6):560-561.
3. Jones K. Probiotics: preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. J Spec Pediatr Nurs . 2010 Apr;15(2):160-2.
4. Moyad MA, Robinson LE, Zawada ET Jr, et al. Effects of a modified yeast supplement on cold/flu symptoms. Urol Nurs . 2008 Feb;28(1):50-55.
5. McFarland LV. Systematic review and meta-analysis of Saccharomyces boulardii in adult patients. World J Gastroenterol . 2010 May 14;16(18):2202-2222.
6. Bahijiri SM, Mira SA, Mufti AM, Ajabnoor MA. The effects of inorganic chromium and brewer's yeast supplementation on glucose tolerance, serum lipids and drug dosage in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Saudi Med J . 2000 Sep;21(9):831-837.
7. Brewer's yeast. University of Maryland Medical Center website. Available at: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/brewers-yeast-000288.htm . Reviewed March 14, 2009. Accessed August 26, 2010.
8. Allen SJ, Okoko B, Martinez EG, Gregorio GV, Dans LF. Probiotics for treating infectious diarrhoea. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003048. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003048.pub2.
9. Szajewska H, Sko RKA A, Dylag M. Meta-analysis: Saccharomyces boulardii for treating acute diarrhea in children. Aliment Pharmacol Ther . 2007 Feb 1;25(3):257.
10. Makbule E, Dinleyici EC, Vandenplas Y. Clinical efficacy comparison of Saccharomyces boulardii and yogurt fluid in acute non-bloody diarrhea in children: a randomized, controlled, open label study. Am J Trop Med Hyg . 2010 Mar;82(3):488.
11. McFarland LV, Surawicz CM, Greenberg RN, et al. A randomized placebo-controlled trial of Saccharomyces boulardii in combination with standard antibiotics for Clostridium difficile disease. JAMA . 1994 Jun 22-29;271(24):1913.
12. McFarland LV. Meta-analysis of probiotics for the prevention of traveler's diarrhea. Travel Med Infect Dis . 2007 Mar;5(2):97-105.
13. Kollaritsch H, Holst H, Grobara P, Wiedermann G. Prevention of traveler's diarrhea with Saccharomyces boulardii . Results of a placebo controlled double-blind study. Fortschr Med . 1993 Mar 30;111(9):152-156.
14. Hurduc V, Plesca D, Dragomir D, Sajin M, Vandenplas Y. A randomized, open trial evaluating the effect of Saccharomyces boulardii on the eradication rate of Helicobacter pylori infection in children. Acta Paediatr . 2009 Jan;98(1):127-131.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO CAM Review Board
- Review Date: 12/2015
- Update Date: 12/15/2015


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That Africa is becoming pro-China in terms of trade and economic ties is no longer a boardroom discussion but rather a strategically executed plan in the public domain. The growth in the Sino-African relations is evident by the rise in trade volumes between the two partners from US$10 billion in 2000 to about US$198 billion in 2012. A white paper released by the Chinese government in 2015 shows that the trade volumes between the two partners are projected to reach about US$220 billion in 2014. Today, China is the leading trade partner with Africa.
The blossoming Sino-African relations however did not just emerge from the blues and flourished without tender care and nurturing. The journey has taken more than a decade of strategic positioning and calculated cooperation between China and Africa for the current trade ties to be established. It all dates back to October 2000 when the first Ministerial Conference on Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Beijing, China. Attended by about 44 representatives from Africa and 80 ministers from China, the output of the conference set the beginning of the growing trade ties today. Two important outcomes from the conference were the passing of the "Beijing Declaration of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation" and the "Programme for China–Africa Cooperation in Economic and Social Development".
Later on in December 2003, the Chinese government sent about 70 ministers to represent it in the second Ministerial Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In attendance we had about 44 representatives from African countries; in a conference that passed the "Addis Ababa Action Plan (2004–2006)".This action plan set the stage for the first FOCAC Summit in 2006 that was held in Beijing, China.
During the first FOCAC Summit attended by about 35 heads of state from Africa, the Chinese government announced a US$5 billion concessionary loan to Africa. The loan was meant to cement trade cooperation between the two partners in infrastructure development, agriculture technology among other support in strategic development sectors. In the same summit, the China-Africa Development Fund (CAD Fund) was announced and later launched in June 2007. The fund received its initial funding of US$1 billion from the China Development Bank with a vision of growing it to US$5 billion in the future. The objectives of setting up this fund were to scout for and increase investment opportunities between China and Africa as well as transfer of financial and managerial advice.
Having set the pace in 2006, the Chinese government continued to strengthen its presence in Africa's economic narrative by further announcing a US$10 billion additional concessionary loan to Africa in the 4th Ministerial Conference held in Egypt in 2009. In addition, another fund was set up in the same year targeting SMEs in Africa with initial funding of US$1 billion. These two were among other development cooperation deals that were discussed in the conference including projects in clean energy, scientific and technological research, agricultural technology and cooperation in the medical sector.
The Africa-China formal relationship celebrated its 12th anniversary through a Ministerial Conference held in Beijing in July 2012. This was then followed by the second FOCAC Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa in December 2015. Today, it is estimate that about 1 million Chinese live in Africa with about 200,000 Africans living in China. Moreover, the Chinese government continues to increase its trade cooperation with individual African countries as it seeks to establish itself as the next global economic super power.
At the continental level, China's commitment and determination to strengthen the Sino-Africa relationship was demonstrated through its funding (which was a gift) towards the construction of the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. Any time the African heads of states sit in this building, it will be a constant reminder of their long-term relationship with China; and it will forever be the symbol of China's presence and dominance in Africa' s economic, political and even military spheres. It is therefore not a shocker that most African heads of state today are turning their eyes to the East; while maintaining short strategic glimpses to the West to maintain cordially opportunistic relationships.


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A military jury convicted a US Army psychiatrist in the deadly 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, making him eligible for the death penalty in the shocking assault against US troops.
There was never any doubt that Army Major Nidal Hasan was the gunman. He acknowledged to the jury that he was the one who pulled the trigger on fellow soldiers as they prepared to deploy to Afghanistan and Iraq. Thirteen people were killed and more than 30 wounded.
Hasan, who said he opened fire on fellow soldiers to protect Muslim insurgents abroad from US aggression, did not react to the verdict, as the jurors announced their findings on Friday.
Because Hasan never denied his actions, the court-martial was always less about a conviction than it was about ensuring he received the death penalty. From the beginning of the case, the US federal government has sought to execute Hasan, believing that any sentence short of a lethal injection would deprive the military and the families of the dead of the justice they have sought for nearly four years.
The unanimous decision on all 13 counts of premeditated murder made Hasan eligible for execution in the sentencing phase that begins tomorrow.
The jurors must all agree to give Hasan the death penalty before he can be sent to the military's death row, which has just five other prisoners. If they do not agree, the 42-year-old could get life in prison.
Hasan said he planned to continue representing himself in the sentencing phase, even though military judge Colonel Tara Osborn told him it was unwise to do so.
Hasan, a US-born Muslim, said the attack was a jihad against the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He bristled when Osborn suggested the shooting rampage could have been avoided were it not for a spontaneous flash of anger.
"It wasn't done under the heat of sudden passion," Hasan said before jurors began deliberating. "There was adequate provocation — that these were deploying soldiers that were going to engage in an illegal war."
All but one of the dead were soldiers, including a pregnant private who curled on the floor and pleaded for her baby's life.
John Galligan, Hasan's former lead attorney, said Hasan called him to make sure he heard the verdict, and the pair planned to meet later.
Galligan said the jury did not hear all the facts because the judge refused to allow evidence that helped explain Hasan's actions.
"Right or wrong, strong or weak, the facts are the facts," he said. "The jury we heard from only got half the facts," he said.
Hasan was left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in the back by one of the Fort Hood police officers.
The sentencing phase is expected to begin with more testimony from survivors of the attack inside a US Army medical center, where soldiers were waiting in long lines to receive immunizations and medical clearance for deployment.
Hasan began the trial by telling jurors he was the gunman. However, he said little else over the next three weeks, which convinced his court-appointed standby lawyers that Hasan's only goal was to get a death sentence.
The US military called nearly 90 witnesses during the trial, but Hasan rested his case without calling a single person to testify in his defense and made no closing argument.
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"The American Heart Association Puts its Heart Mark on Three Cuts of Beef." "Lean Beef is Part of a Heart-Healthy Diet." "Lose More Weight by Eating More Steak." Seeing front-page headlines like these in consumer publications is hard-earned news for cattle folks in 2011, of course. But if someone told you 30 years ago that these headlines would appear regularly in regional, national and international consumer publications – and it wasn't April Fool's Day – you probably would have first laughed in their faces, then taken away their lager … or looked around for Allen Funt and his "Candid Camera" crew.
That's because food headlines of the 1970s and 1980s were more akin to beef bashing than to any kind of beef support or promotion. Headlines like "Meatless, guiltless" on a 1974 New York Times article were more the order of the day. And then there was the seemingly endless trail of reports and warnings with which consumers were inundated in the wake of the 1977 Senate Select Committee on Food and Nutrition's Dietary Guidelines for America, which recommended "Eat less red meat." In fact, that very report was part of the very impetus for a national checkoff program.
You needn't dig very deep to be reminded that consumer perceptions – whether scientifically founded or not – are equivalent to reality when it comes to the bottom line for beef producers, and that reality 30 years ago was bleak. At that time, beef was declared a villain in the growing battle against heart disease, and the troubled beef industry watched its market shrink, as consumers turned toward chicken and non-meat choices as the low-fat healthier options of the day.
Well, it would be an egregious understatement to say that 'times have changed.' Consumers understand so much more today about things like cholesterol, fat, calories and, maybe most important, the positive role that naturally nutrient dense beef plays in a healthy diet. They're armed with the facts about beef, and they're taking those facts all the way to the supermarket meat cases and to restaurants across the globe, in the form of beef purchases.
In fact, while dietary guidelines actually were first instituted in 1941, you need only compare the vague dietary guidelines, or USDA's equivalent "Nutrition and Your Health" documentation of 1980, to the Food Pyramids of 1992 through 2010, to the "MyPlate" guidelines of today to see how much things have changed. In 1980, the seven dietary guidelines included "avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol" and sent a message to consumers to limit red-meat intake and, in what might seem shocking to us today, also stated that there was no known advantage to consuming excess amounts of any nutrients, as "the roles of specific nutrients have not been defined."
There was no pyramid or similar graphic with the guidelines of 1980, and there was no specific mention of the power of protein. Graphics of food groups were added in 1988, and the "food pyramid" became a reality in 1992 and was amended a number of times. Today's new "MyPlate" dietary guidelines offer simple but science-based information for consumers trying to figure out what to eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle: In the simplest terms, MyPlate guidelines note that one half of your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables – and the other have with whole grains and lean protein. And beef is not lumped into a group of fats or sweets under the category of "foods to reduce."
Yes, beef has earned at important seat at the table and on the plate, for sure, and the beef industry has a great story to tell today. But change doesn't just happen. So what was the catalyst to change the course of the beef industry and help bring on such welcomed headlines in 2011?
OK, so because this is a series about the Beef Checkoff Program, you can probably guess what we're going to say next. But even if it's a bit predictable in this case, the truth is also a blessing here: Back in the 70s and early 80s, there were no individual producers or organizations with the resources to make a big enough difference for beef's reputation – or to change beef's profile to meet evolving consumer demands – on their own. Producers realized they needed to come together if they were to stay in the fight, and the Beef Checkoff Program eventually was born to help the cattle industry help itself.
During the last three weeks, this 25th anniversary series has addressed specific checkoff achievements in the areas of beef promotion, and beef research, which serves as the very base of the beef industry's healing process. It identified ways to improve beef quality, safety, and its nutritional profile, and gathered evidence to win back trust and return beef to the center of consumer plates.
Consumer Information
It comes down to empowering consumers with knowledge.
In Part 3 of this series, we addressed the achievements of 25 years of checkoff-funded research in bringing beef back up to par with consumer expectations. But that's just part of the battle. It's of little value to have these scientific, sometimes esoteric studies in hand if we don't have a way to get the resulting news about beef to consumers worldwide, in ways that they can grasp easily. That's one of the main reasons producers invest beef checkoff dollars in CONSUMER INFORMATION programs.
A definition of the broad "consumer information" reference in this context is probably in order first. As defined in the Beef Promotion and Research Act that enables the national Beef Checkoff Program, consumer information is "nutritional data and other information that will assist consumers and other persons in making evaluations and decisions regarding the purchasing, preparing, and use of beef and beef products."
In the simplest terms, "consumer information" means food and nutrition communications, particularly about beef nutrition and other taste and associated qualities. As is clear in mainstream media on a daily basis, anti-meat factions are strong today. The difference is that the beef industry is armed with facts to keep or return discussions to science rather than emotion.
The national Beef Checkoff Program allowed the industry to increase placement of positive beef news. In its first 25 years, the checkoff has delivered billions of consumer impressions from positive beef messages through recipes, messages, spokespeople – including health professionals and other consumer influencers – media placements, and tools/materials such as the popular 50-page Confident Cooking with Beef booklet and the Beef. It's What's for Dinner website, which serve as 24-hour-a-day resources to consumers looking for reliable beef information. In addition, programs like the National Beef Ambassador Program and the National Beef Cook-Off have spread the good word about beef and the beef industry far and wide.
Let's take a look at some of the specific far-reaching achievements of checkoff-funded consumer information programs during the last 25 years:
- 29 Lean Cuts – Even at the start of the millennium, fewer than 10 beef cuts met government guidelines for "lean." As the Beef Checkoff Program funded and incorporated nutrition and product enhancement research, helped cattlemen improve the nutrition quality of their animals, and educated the educators, the beef industry is proud today to boast 29 cuts of beef that qualify as lean available at retail – and more in the hopper. That's been the base of a solid food and nutrition communications program – 29 Ways to Love Lean Beef – that the checkoff has undertaken in recent years, helping give health-conscious consumers the "permission" they were seeking to keep eating the beef they love.
That list of lean options includes cuts like tenderloin, T-bone, 95 percent lean ground beef, flank steak, tri-tip roast, and 24 other tasty cuts. Beyond lean, though, beef packs a powerful punch of nutrients, and that's a story that the checkoff has shared far and wide. Of course, while 'healthy' is important, taste and tenderness are critical factors for consumers, too. So when steaks like the tenderloin and sirloin make the list of lean cuts, it's a helpful reminder to consumers that today's beef industry is providing a well-rounded protein that can fit their needs for 'good' and 'good for you' all in one package!
- Healthy Beef Cookbook – In a partnership probably inconceivable 25 years ago, the American Dietetic Association and the Beef Checkoff Program combined their expertise to create "The Healthy Beef Cookbook" in 2006. Still a great seller today, this compilation of more than 130 delicious recipes includes specific nutrition information with each recipe, as well as cooking techniques to create consistently tender, moist, flavorful beef dishes every time. And the checkoff leverages the recipes in this cookbook through is extensive food communications and live outreach efforts to consumers, health professionals, media, and the like, in some way virtually every day.
- Masters of Beef Advocacy – OK, so it might not get you a job as CEO of Microsoft, but the checkoff does offer an MBA program that's free to participants and could help improve the outlook for the industry you're in today. The Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program has graduated nearly 2,400 "students" since its launch in March 2009, and is touted as one of the simplest yet most innovative ways for beef producers and other industry participants to mobilize around the true story about raising and eating beef. This builds on research indicating that when consumers understand and trust the individuals who are growing their food, they are much more likely to trust the industry and the food itself. And today's beef has reason to be trusted.
The checkoff's MBA program is a free, self-directed online training tool designed to equip producers and industry allies with information they need to be everyday advocates for the beef industry. Participants complete the program prepared to serve as everyday beef advocates by getting out and delivering consistent beef messages one-on-one to consumers where they live. This may be as simple as talking to friends, family and neighbors, or going out to broader audiences, such as schools, businesses and civic groups, or gearing up on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to tell the beef story. If you haven't started your MBA studies yet, enroll today!
- I Heart Beef – With increased visibility every day, the "I Heart Beef" campaign and logo you read about and see in newspapers, magazines, T-shirts, aprons, 4-H materials, bumper stickers, and the like, is a consumer information campaign born from a checkoff effort to motivate consumers to act on their love for beef. The program was specifically designed to help strengthen interest in beef middle meats, cuts that have a proven return on investment for beef producers, by reminding consumers of their passion for great steaks like the T-bone and tenderloin. The campaign includes numerous media outreach components, online and electronic communications, as well as information and a recipe contest geared toward registered dietitians, encouraging them to share their love for lean beef. As an off-shoot of the national efforts, the campaign is then tailored by Qualified State Beef Councils for outreach in their states and regions.
We've always known that consumers love beef, but now they're shouting it from the rooftops and keeping the flame alive – "We Heart Beef! We Heart Beef!"


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Map #14 shows the southerly end of the St. Croix River with the historic Dochet (now St. Croix) Island.
Disagreements over property ownership, the use of natural resources, rights of taxation, and regional identity are once again fueling debate and controversy.
The contentious process of determining the shape of Maine continues.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — There will be no possum drop in Brasstown this New Year's Eve if a decision by an administrative law judge stands.
In a ruling issued Tuesday, Judge Fred Morrison said North Carolina law prohibits citizens from using wild animals for pets or amusement. He said the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission didn't have the authority to issue a permit allowing the drop.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals had sued over the practice, saying the annual event is illegal and cruel.
The possum drop attracts thousands to Brasstown, located near the state's western tip. During the drop, the possum is suspended in a see-through box covered with holiday tinsel and lowered to the ground at midnight.
A spokesman says the commission would have a response later.
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Readers, I'm sorry to report that Activision Blizzard's investment in Kotaku is not paying the dividends that we'd originally hoped and that Koticku will be ending its brief run, effectively immediately. All remaining Koticku staff has been let go.
We did not reach this decision lightly, but over the course of the past day, the staff has been unable to ship a single post about the Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk businesses. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 was released for the iPhone today and nothing. Worse, Activision Blizzard is down 1.08% following the announcement. As part of our overall strategy to pay fewer employees in 2010, we are closing Koticku.
The good news is that our internally developed auto-blogging application will keep fresh content coming to the site under its previous brand, Kotaku, without the need for a dedicated staff. Activision Blizzard retains all applicable rights to the names and intellectual properties, as part of an exchange of common stock and Microsoft Points, so expect little in the way of change going forward. Posts will continue to be generated on a regular basis.
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Author and journalist Nomi Prins shines a light on the dark conspiracies and unsavory connections within the halls of power along with journalist Rich Benjamin.
The 2008 financial crisis started a chain reaction that boosted the influence of central bankers and caused a massive shift in the world order. Central banks and institutions are overstepping the boundaries of their mandates and directing the flow of money without any restrictions. Meanwhile, the cozy relationship between private and central banking ensures boundless manipulation with government support.
Nomi Prins is a journalist, speaker, respected TV and radio commentator, and former Wall Street executive. The author of six books, including All the Presidents' Bankers, Other People's Money, and It Takes a Pillage, her writing has been featured in the New York Times, Fortune, Mother Jones, Guardian, and Nation, among others. She was a member of Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) Federal Reserve Reform Advisory Council, and is on the advisory board of the whistle-blowing organization ExposeFacts.
Rich Benjamin is an American cultural critic, anthropologist, and author, best known for the non-fiction book Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America.


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Kajeet 101: The Parent and Kid Wallet
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