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In this post I am going to show you some of the top companies that are producing insect feed for mono-gastric farmed animals and some other interesting purposes.
The road to insect based products are being paved by some very creative and innovative companies. Many of which are already selling products that are available to both consumers and industrial customers right now.
A few weeks ago we covered some of the insect food products you can buy at supermarkets or online right now. However this time I wanted to take a look at the other side of the coin – feed companies using insects.
There are so many out there popping up all the time, so this list is not intended to be comprehensive. Let us know if there are companies you think should be on this list.
These are instead the companies that have popped up on my radar over the last year or so. Companies that are mostly using similar broad technologies and techniques to create industrial scale insect based feed and other products.
Unlike the large range of insects that we see being used in consumer food products, feed companies are mainly using the larvae of the Black Solider Fly.
Why is the black soldier fly so popular, you might ask?
It seems that the black soldier fly is a very good option when it comes to industrial scale production of feed. In fact, the feedipedia states a whole range of benefits which perhaps explain why it is used so much:
So these very useful insects can produce masses of handy proteins and fats that can be repurposed by feed companies. And the side effects of the flies are minimal to none. On top of this, they are great at processing wastes (like foods) that we otherwise have to place somewhere to simply rot.
Agriprotein in particular is also using a couple of other flies to process various kinds of waste.
As well as the black soldier fly, they use both the common housefly (Musca domestica) and the blowfly (Calliphoridae family). These flies are great for processing abattoir waste, whereas the black soldier fly is far better at processing manure and vegetable matter.
I will not go into specifics in this post but there are other insects that could be used to produce feed and the FAO has some further information on this if you are interested (see section 7.3).
Bio-waste processing is a fantastic alternative for producing animal and fish feed. Normally such processes are resource intensive and and wasteful too. So the insect alternatives are something that is fast opening people's eyes.
And with the increasing demand for products like fish, this issue is becoming more important. Especially as the oceans are already becoming overfished.
A World Bank report stated that by 2030 two thirds of the world's seafood will instead be farm-raised. The question then is: where will all of the fish food come from? Currently millions of tons of wild fish (anchovies, sardines etc) are being used to raise farmed fish like salmon. However, such feed options are just not sustainable. It can take up to:
three pounds of wild fish to grow one pound of farmed fish
So instead of wasting our precious wild fish resources to make protein for farmed fish, it makes a lot more sense to use less resource intensive products like those from insect larvae, right?
[Tweet "Why not use insects to make fishmeal, instead of using our precious wild fish #feed"]
The other option has always been soy-based proteins, which consume 95% of the soy production right now. And although this is somewhat better than using fish to feed fish, it is still quite resource intensive. Especially when you compare it to insect larvae products which actually consume waste products instead of valuable farming resources.
Now you know what these companies are doing, and how they are doing it (more or less, I will let them explain the details of their own processes), let's take a look at some of the most outstanding ones around.
The Enviroflight team are using the Black Soldier Fly larvae to process waste products (food, brewery waste etc) and turn them into useful food and plant nutrients. They are working on insect meal animal feed as well as plant fertilizers all as products of their Black Soldier Fly based systems.
Further Reading:
Agri Protein produces two products (a natural protein meal and oil) which can be used as a growth facilitator in agricultural feed preparations. Some of the by product of their larvae can also be used and sold as a soil. And they also sell the dried larvae directly as by the pet food industry.
Further Reading:
Ynsect are still in the development phase, but they are working with both flies and beetles using similar bio waste processing techniques to most of the companies on this page. They will then use the by-products of this process to develop a variety of products including animal and pet feed, plant nutrition and more.
Further Reading:
Protix have developed a broad range of insect derived products ranging from:
They also provide some of their knowledge and insect raising technology if you are interested in getting started yourself. You can find more details here.
Enterra grows sustainable animal feed ingredients and a natural organic fertilizer for food production – Trademarked Renewable Food for Animals and Plants™
What does that actually mean? Well, they source waste foods from grocery stores and food suppliers, such as
This waste food is then fed to insect larvae (from the black solider fly) that consume this material. The mature insects are then harvested and turned into nutritious protein and oils that can be used as a replacement for wild fish and soy alternatives, that are far more costly and resource intensive.
They sell a range of products from animal food to oils for animal foods (that replace the standard omega oil sources).
Another bonus of their harvesting process is a fertilizer that is nutritional rich and a great alternative to the standard chemicals that are used.
Enterra Feed Secures $5 Million From U.K.'s Wheatsheaf Investments
BioFlyTech are a spin off of the University of Alicante in Spain. They have four separate divisions, focused on the use of flies (various species of dipterans) as alternatives to current feed, pollination and other technologies.
Their feed division uses the flies as raw material for animal feed. The insects are processed to create flour, and also raw ingredients such as proteins and fatty acids. The idea is to use these various products in pet food and feeds for aquaculture, aviculture and animal production.
Entomotech is not yet in production, but they are research a huge variety of insect applications. Anything from insect feed alternatives to medicine, they are looking into it.
There current projects list includes:
Additional Reading
Co-Prot are focused on the South-East Asian markets supplying animal feed and related products. They work with the Black Solider Fly, their Lavea and it's derivatives. They have a few products you can buy including:
The insect based feed industry is just starting to take shape and things are changing at a rapid pace. There are many more companies out there still in the R&D phase and they will certainly have a lot to teach us in the years to come.
I hope you are as excited as I am about the future of insects in feed production and look forward to hearing your thoughts on social media!
In this post, I am going to show you how insect farming is not only revolutionizing the Western World, but also having huge impact on the lives of people in developing countries too.
As many of you may have heard, Insect farming is a new trend that is sweeping the western world. It is rising from our needs for animal protein, an increasing need that cannot continue to be meet as the world population explodes.
Insect farming involves raising insects for agricultural purposes and is an inexpensive solution for providing environmentally sustainable food for both humans and animals. In fact, we have covered this in the past, highlighting some of the best companies and products that are producing food for both humans and animals alike.
Insect farming might be one of the best solutions, too, for helping developing countries become independent, or, at the very least, less dependent upon industrialized nations.
Although no clear definition of developing or "third world country" exists, this type of country is generally thought of as being underdeveloped, non-industrialized, and extremely poor. These countries also exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, have high population growth, and suffer from high mortality rates.
The following map will help give you a clearer idea of the areas that are included, mostly Africa, Asia, South America and parts of Oceania.
Entomophagy (the act of eating insects) has been practiced worldwide for a many years. And in fact, most of these developing countries are already incorporating insects into their diets. At least two billion people in parts of Asia and Africa consume more than 1,900 species of edible insects, with beetles, caterpillars, bees, wasps, ants, grasshoppers, dragonflies, and crickets being the most common.
Now bugs have found their way into the Western world, too. Crickets are being used in flour and baked goods such as protein bars and tortilla chips. The extract from cochineals is used in red food dyes. Restaurants in the United States and Canada are even making insects part of their menus.
Bugs can be found practically everywhere, they reproduce quickly, and require only a fraction of the resources needed to sustain them. It is also far cheaper to raise insects than it is to rear cattle, pigs, or poultry, due to the amount of resources — such as land and water — used.
When you compare the statistics for rearing cattle against those of rearing crickets, the savings are astonishing. Crickets require a mind-blowing 2000 times less water than cattle to produce. Crickets don't require as much land as cattle, either.
The following infographic gives you a great overview of how many benefits crickets really have when compared to traditional cattle farming.
Of course, there is also the fact that bugs also emit fewer greenhouse gases and less ammonia than livestock. But that is a story for another time.
The main point I want to make here is that this is all great news for farmers in developing nations— they can raise these insects themselves, using less resources to produce the same amount of product. And in countries where resources are scarce, this is not only beneficial but perhaps a necessity as well.
Before starting an insect farm, potential insect farmers are going to need to know the answers to the following questions:
Because there are still no specific education offered in how to start and manage a bug farm, and potential farmers are confused by the lack of regulations, beginning an insect farm poses quite a few challenges.
However, despite the huge uncertainty there have already been quite a few success stories in some of these developing countries.
Thailand has seen particular success, especially given the demand for insects is increasing despite the negative perception we in the Western World have. In fact the FAO has praised Thailand and found that they are:
one of the few countries to have developed a viable and thriving insect farming sector
Farmers in other countries are slowly learning that insect farming could be the answer to overcoming their poverty.
Here are two particular examples of how successful people have been in Thailand:
#1. Thailand's Aunt Jai set out to satisfy her daughter's cricket cravings. Little did she know she'd be the talk of her village and end up tripling her initial investment within five months, going on to make more than that per month (!), with plans to double her income in the future. Eventually, she plans on selling to wholesalers!
#2. Boontham Puthachat lives in Thanon Nang Klarn, a village in Thailand. Boontham's family has learned how to become self-sufficient by eating and selling crickets.
Another exciting example is one being lead by the FAO. In 2013, they launched a 7-year program to train 1000 people in the city of Kinshasa, Africa in insect rearing and processing techniques to become insect farmers and further train others after project termination. They are currently in Year 2, and could be a success story to watch out for in the future.
Outside of Thailand, great strides are being made to support local farmers in other developing countries as well. Here's an example of how private companies can are helping local farmers in Mexico:
The Chapulín is already a well-established and accepted protein source in Mexico. Yet a combination of factors, such as lack of commercial production facilities, transparency over grasshopper handling, and a modest investment in modern agricultural technologies and techniques are hampering an increase in production to meet demand. The result: Chapulín is a more expensive protein source than beef.
Working with the government and local associations, the Aspire Food Group is helping independent farmers in Mexico set up modern commercial production facilities to breed Chapulínes, creating a source of nutritious food and a potential year round income.
Insect farming is certainly an option for both the First and Third World, but if people want to take this to a more sustainable and manageable scale, perhaps more innovation is needed. After all, not everyone wants to become a large scale farmer in order to provide enough protein for themselves or their family.
That is where one man is trying to make a big difference. Jakub Dzamba, a Ph.D. student at McGill University has founded a company called Third Millennium Farming. He aims to produce an easy to transport and simple to use insect farm.
In the short-term, Dzamba imagines that the contraptions could find a market in developing world countries that grapple with droughts, malnourishment, and poverty, and may already eat some insects in their diet.
You can read more about his ideas and company in this article. However, it is certainly becoming clear that a combination of large and small scale farms could certainly help these developing countries thrive through the use and farming of insects.
Another example of a company creating innovative, responsible business models and products to help farmers in developing countries comes from the company Khepri, in Europe.
They have developed a cage with the warm and humid regions of Southeast Asia in mind. It is ecological, ergonomic, rot-proof and easy to move during the rainy season. The drawer system allows for easy separation of generations eliminating cannibalism between generations.
Insect farming for food, as well as livestock feed, will become more and more sustainable over time, especially in developing countries. The above success stories show that it's already a lucrative enterprise, and with more and more people learning about the many benefits insects provide, insect farming can be seen as an innovative solution for ending world protein shortages.
What are your thoughts on the future of Insect farming and breeding? I'd love to hear from you.
Can we really afford to keep producing food the way we do today, and still provide for generations to come?
Both human and animal food production as it currently stands is a very wasteful process. And when you take into account that:
by 2050, food production is projected to increase by about 70 percent globally and nearly 100 percent in developing countries
We need to start changing the way we approach food production, before the problems become too big to handle.
It's starting to become a question of global food security!
But what are some of the issues that causing so many problems right now?
Although this is not something that is on everyone's radar, we actually waste an awful lot of food each year.
If you take the time to have a look at what is thrown out at your local bakers each day, or investigate how much of our fruit and vegetable production is considered to be "unfit" for consumption (often due to size, shape or blemishes) it is actually quite astounding.
Some motived people, such as Jeremy Seifert live off of this "waste" because it is in fact not really inedible. Such a stance on food waste clearly demonstrates how much we are needlessly throwing away each day.
Another person to watch in this space is Tristen Stuart who is helping raise awareness of food waste with such amazing events as Feed the 5000:
a communal feast for 5000 people made entirely out of food that would otherwise have been wasted
What is also motivating to see, is that this issue is starting to become mainstream with the release on April 22nd of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Movie:
And if you want to talk statistics, which are obviously hard to measure accurately, one estimate from this article in the Guardian states that:
As much as 50% of all food produced in the world ends up as waste every year according to figures from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Now that is an incredible amount of waste, especially in a time where water shortages are causing us no end of problems.
[Tweet "We throw away an estimate 50% of the food we produce, isn't that an insane amount of #foodwaste ?"]
One of the greatest issues we face as food production grows to meet the world's expanding population is one of water availability.
The developing world has faced this problem before, but in Western countries we often consider ourselves immune from such issues. However, recently some very developed areas of the world have suffered, or are suffering, from severe water shortages.
The Australian Millenium Drought is considered to be the worst drought to have hit Australia since it was settled in 1788. And Australia is no stranger to drought, being an inherently quite dry continent.
The drought officially ran from 1995 until 2009, and had quite an impact on a country that relies heavily on water for it's own food production and exports.
Responses to this long standing drought brought some interesting solutions to light such as:
Although these solutions helped to address the problem, many of the hard questions on how we use our water to produce our crops were largely left untouched.
Another interesting case is California, as they are currently suffering under drought conditions, which according to the National Geographic:
has depleted snowpacks, rivers, and lakes, and groundwater use has soared to make up the shortfall
So this means California is using unsustainable groundwater aquifers to make up their current shortfall, but in the long term there are bigger issues at stake.
The agriculture industry has not surprisingly become a target during this crisis which:
could mean cutting production of water-intensive crops, such as almonds and other tree nuts.
Obviously, these are the easy wins, but we seriously need to look at how our water is used to get food to our table, not just which crop is the most water hungry from the outset.
One of the greatest benefits of introducing insects into our diets is the amount of resources we can save.
When you compare insects with one of our favorite protein sources, beef, the statistics are quite mind-blowing.
According to the cricket lovers at Exo it takes 2000 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef, but only 1 gallon to produce 1 pound of crickets. This image from Exo shows it even better for many different meat types:
Either way, crickets clearly come out on top.
As you can also see, the emissions from crickets are also 100 times less than cows, which is a bonus we also cannot afford to ignore, especially given the current greenhouse gas problems that we face. Global warming anyone?
It all gets a little bit more real when you consider that:
More than two-thirds of our agricultural land is devoted to growing feed for livestock, while only 8 percent is used to grow food for direct human consumption
What this actually means is that a lot of our food production capacity, water and other resources are wasted to inefficiently produce meat. Because we do not grow meat directly, but instead grow the crops, to feed the animals, to get the meat. The process is inherently wasteful. Insect production on the other hand, is actually very efficient.
Take crickets for example (again to keep the comparison clear), they:
take six times less feed than cattle, four times less than sheep, and half as much as pigs.
So again, the feed savings are huge. As are the land savings, which is another issue altogether.
More facts: read more interesting insect vs meat facts here and a fun video on the topic below.
[Tweet "Imagine how much water we could save if we ate more insects and less beef! #entomophagy #edibleinsects"]
We have mostly been talking about meat production and it's associated resource waste, but what about the other end of the spectrum. Food waste itself.
As I mentioned earlier, an estimated 50% of food is wasted each year. This is where insect-based protein production, predominantly for animal feed, is coming into it's own.
There are already a huge range of companies playing in this field of food waste to insect protein and fat production, to help supply feed for the fish, poultry, cattle and even pet industries.
The idea is simple:
It's an innovative idea that is gaining traction and solving two big problems at the same time:
And if you want to get in on this trend yourself, you can buy kits to process your own food waste and turn it into feed for your own farm animals.
[Tweet "Imagine how much #protein could be produced by #upcycling all the abandoned food using insects #foodwaste"]
As humans we often wait until things are almost too late to act and solve the problems that we face.
In this case it is our planet and it's inhabitants (us!) that are suffering as a result of our bad habits and inefficient food production practices.
It is time to make a change, and insects are one of the clear ways out of this mess!
Have you ever seriously thought about what goes into pet food?
No? Until I was in my late teens, neither had I. It was then that I became a veterinarian assistant which gave me the opportunity to discover some unfortunate, and sometimes wretched things that are an integral part of the pet food industry. If you don't like learning hard truths about what your pet is probably eating, then stop reading here…
For many of us, we go about our daily lives and don't really investigate how things are produced. And pet food is no exception.
Of course, we have to be careful not to generalize, but unfortunately many of the following facts about the content of our pet food are undeniably true:
You can read even more disturbing dog food facts here. However, I think you start to see how your pets are not eating as well as you might think. And that is quite scary.
Pet food in some cases also contains fishmeal which is known to be a great source of protein and healthy fats.
However, how this fishmeal is actually produced, using fish harvested from our oceans, is really the main issue. Many of the developing countries we source our fish from are not under the same pressure to comply with legislation as we are.
The result: wild fish are being over-farmed, which is causing havoc in various regions around the world (such as in Asia and South America). Not to mention some of the other by-products of the process and the human rights violations that often go with it.
You can see many such horrifying examples in the video below (beware: you may never eat fish again):
On the other hand, some companies aim to provide somewhat higher quality pet food. They promote or claim to be using "real" meat (or fish/chicken), which is great, but this then raises the question of world protein production as a whole. And we all know this is something that is causing us problems already.
Should we then pay closer attention to the facts and figures surrounding worldwide pet populations? Of course, because their food has to be added to the overall food production costs that we as humans incur.
So how many pets are there in the world?
In the EU alone there are quite a staggering number, so we when you talk about food production numbers, we are talking serious amounts of protein for pet foods too.
If the rough figure of the world population of pet dogs is 300 million that is almost equal to the human population of USA. That's a lot of dogs to feed!
After learning all the above facts, starting to consider the addition of controlled and certified insect-based protein in your pet's food would be a relief, rather than awkward, right?
Perhaps insects are far more acceptable food for our pets? I know I personally would not mind feeding them to my pets. After all, insects have long been a part of animal diets and pets can often be seen hunting and then eating insects when they are outdoors.
Insects and their larvae are very high in protein, offering a complete amino acid in many cases (especially crickets), which is not the case for all protein alternatives like soy. And on top of this, they are also high in omega fats, which can also have great benefits for your pet.
You also need to consider the resource savings that can be had when using insects instead of fish or meat too.
By using insects we:
And the benefit list goes on and on.
Insect-based feed is not only sustainable, but it is also helps with reusing wasted or discarded food (we have covered this in detail in my last post).
I also invite you to read this article written by Dr Ken Tudor for Petfood 2.0 where you can learn about the efficiency, sustainability and regulatory costs of insect production.
It is time we started considering the alternatives, right?
You might be surprised to learn that many companies out there are already producing feed products that include insects. The following companies are mostly using black soldier flies to produce protein and fat from their larvae, which is a great source of nutrients for animals.
Enviroflight are selling insect-based meal to zoos and pet food producers. And Glen Courtright, their President, is confident their processes will work anywhere in the world now, as he stated in an interview on Inc in October 2014.
In Canada, Enterra Feed is also expanding in this industry and produces "protein meal and feed oil can be used as ingredients in sustainable feed for aquaculture, livestock and pets."
Another entrepreneur Jason Drew, this time in South Africa, estimates that there is a market for some 2,500 fly farming factories around the world of the size his company has.
Then there are companies producing insect based pet products like EntoBento in the USA, who are using mealworm to create some tasty dog treats or Jonker Petfood who are offering a new pet food containing insect protein.
As you can see, things are just starting to happen in this industry, but the implications are huge.
But what can you do?
So far, we have covered what it is being currently use in pet food, and why it is a concern.
We know how unsustainable fishmeal will become.
We have discovered the mind blowing figures of how many mouths are being fed each and every day, including our pets.
Now, try to imagine the impact this has on our planet, and ask yourself:
Am I going to ignore all of this and continue on as if nothing is happening?
I know it is not easy. You are probably thinking:
and so forth and so on.
But perhaps the simplest thing you can do is to start supporting companies producing these products or buy sustainable insect-based pet food.
The choice is in your hands!
Today we are going to learn about the Insectpreneur story behind Co-Prot.
Co-Pro was founded by Gil Berholz, who was educated in both agricultural science and agribusiness, and has extensive experience in agri-trade and export industry. In order to supply the growing insect-based animal protein feed business, Co-Prot was established with a focus on South East Asian markets.
I have followed Gil's adventures since the beginning, 2 preparation months and the opening of their pilot facility on 0.4 hectare in Siem Reap, the Kingdom of Cambodia. His overcoming some difficulties and managing to get the breeding cycle started, his energy on looking for partners and sponsors to support them in the value chain development, product development and processing development. I am very thankful to him for allowing us to share his story, because as he himself puts it:
"It is not simple and it is not a goldmine as one may think"
Now, let's dive into the Co-Prot story with Gil…
The lack of sustainable protein solution for animal feed was the trigger. The Black Soldier Fly (also known as BSF) was very attractive because of its ability to process organic waste and grow on wide variety of feed materials.
Note: Find out more about other businesses using BSF in this article.
At first glance rearing BSF seemed to make a decent business model. Cambodia has space, tropical weather and simplicity of opening such ventures. Cost wise it is also very attractive.
Its potential location is good: between huge protein markets: Thailand, Vietnam, China Taiwan etc.
Developing a rearing protocol and building a rearing farm.
Well, this lesson was not early, but after investigating with an investor we saw that BSF rearing is not really scalable, and risks are higher than potential returns. So we had to pull the plug from this initiative.
For example:
First, to produce 1 ton of dry insect meal, one will need about 15-20 tons of fresh (wet) organic waste of high quality. So to produce a 40 foot container of insect meal, one will need 400 tons of fresh waste. That requires a huge logistical operation of waste collection sorting and transport. This practically means that primary operation of such a company is waste management, and secondary activity is protein production.
Secondly feed safety is a big concern. It is still unknown if antibiotics, pathogens, heavy metals, microtoxins etc. are passing through from the rearing substrate to the end product. That means that many cheap and available substrates, such as pig manure and uncontrolled waste have to be excluded. This has a large impact on scaling the operation.
Thirdly growing factors such as
are not yet explored and managed. Issues like these could wipe out the whole operation in matter of few days.
For these reasons the EU legislation is not moving forward very quickly to allow insects in the feed chain.
However these reasons/risks are also valid for the whole world. At the current possible selling price for insect meal of 950$-1350$/ ton, a production of minimum 3000 ton per year starts to be interesting.
To get hold of enough safe, high quality larva feed to produce this large quantity is a challenge and a large business risk. Let alone that acquiring business license, quality and safety certifications to grow and produce insect meal. This can be a lengthy, expensive process that can take more than 2 years.
Put all of these together and you have a very risky business!
Finding clients was actually not a problem. We were contacted by more than 25 companies, among them some multinationals that wanted to experiment with Insect meal. The market really wants to see this product coming and is looking forward to it.
Co-Prot is currently not active. If some company will crack the scalability and safety issues and will produce large quantities on insect meal, Co-Prot will be happy to be the marketing agent for their produce in Asia, as we have very interesting contacts there that are willing to buy insect proteins.
I believe that the insect industry for animal feed will stay a negligible niche until these issues are solved. In order that large feed companies will invest in producing formulas containing insect proteins there will have to be at least 100,000 tons produced every year with at least 3 large producers. Only then the mainstream feed industry will step in. Currently we are very far from this point.
Prepare well for the challenges. It is not simple and it is not a goldmine as one may think !
This is an ongoing series of interviews with driven and successful entrepreneurs in the Insects for Food/Feed business.
You can find the rest of the series here.
If you know of an inspiring Insectpreneur who you think should be showcased in this series (even if it is you!), be sure to get in touch with me.
Today you are in for a treat, but not your standard kind. We are interviewing the Ento Bento team about dog treats!
Most of our interviewees in this series are either creating products for human consumption or industry. So this will make for an interesting take on the insects as food challenge!
The Ento Bento team are currently rallying support with their kickstarter campaign, so please take a moment to pop over and take a look (either before or after reading the interview :>)
We started out as complete strangers in a Startup Competition with the idea to create automated insect grow kits. When we did our market research, we found consumers were not quite ready to harvest insects in their home, restaurant, or garden. We talked to random people at the farmer's market and asked questions about what insect products they would consider using. The most popular answer was that they were comfortable feeding insects to their dogs because their dogs ate them already.
We discussed the findings amongst our team and found we all love dogs! We kept the idea going with a mission to promote insect protein starting with man's best friend!
First we were looking at harvesting mealworms as our protein source. Then we realized, with our San Diego, California city living situation, we didn't have the resources to produce insects at scale.
We looked out for other insect protein in the market and found Aaron Dossey at All Things Bugs who was really cool and sent us a one pound (about .45kg) sample to get started!! There was more cricket powder out there and suppliers ramping up, so we knew crickets were our best starting point.
Our first steps have been researching as much as we could about the pet industry and dog nutrition. We knew we had to set ourselves apart with a healthy and sustainable treat. We worked with industry experts to create an awesome and delicious treat! We know we have to adapt to insect protein in the future.
We think the path to change can be through joy and wagging tails!
We learned dogs are picky! They are used to processed, low quality meat based treats so we had difficulty at first with our healthy treats. We learned a ton from local chefs on how to get the right flavors and texture.
We have a lot of happy sample testers, and we will have our first client really soon!
Our Kickstarter is launching 11/3/2015 so anyone within the US and Europe can pre-order our treats.
Our goal is to create a healthy, high protein treat that dogs love, and owners appreciate for its eco-friendly properties.
What do you see as the main challenges for mainstream adaptation of insect-based for dog food/treats ?
I think our biggest challenge is education. Some people have an instinct to reject cricket protein. Our goal is to overcome that with expert analysis, bioavailability trials and constant comparison between the superior nutrition and sustainability aspects of insects versus traditional meat protein.
Do it!
It is a young industry and it almost seems like everyone is on the same team. I hope we see some phenomenal ideas and social business ventures in the industry.
Share a few recommendations for readers who are interested in exploring products containing cricket powder for their pet/dog product or diet!
Our inspiration is the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Especially their paper in 2013.
Cricket powder is just breaking into the pet industry as an alternative protein source. I think we will see a lot of advancement soon with treats and even food – we are really excited to be a part of it!!
If you like the idea too, please share our message!
Here at 4Ento we are interviewing some of the up and coming stars, as well as industry leaders in our Insectpreneur Series.
So go check those out if you want more inspiration and insect eating goodness!
And don't forget to check out Ento Bento's Kickstarter campaign.


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Dean Ambrose
The prime suspect on WWE television. Constantly referred to as "Unstable" or a "wackjob" by the commentary. Numerous elements of characterisations from Ambrose collate with this Unstable moniker, he even seems to thrive upon it. Shouting out random noises during his matches, even growling at points, Ambrose seems to have no regard for his own well being and at point, seemed completely obsessed with Seth Rollins. It should be pointed out here that if you have a friend that you believe is "Unstable" attempt to get them the help they need, don't let them get into fights with people!
Samuel Shaw
Perhaps the biggest culprit in TNA in recent years was the emergence of the Samuel Shaw character. Despite some dodgy continuity in the storyline, Shaw was fixated on ring announcer Christy Hemme to the point where he kept a shrine to Christy in is house. The storyline would lead to a match between Shaw and Mr. Anderson, where the loser would be sent to a Mental Institution. I did actually find this whole concept rather offensive and certainly insensitive to those with mental health issues. Let's not even mention the questionable morals of the Mental Health Insititution that accepts people because of a wrestling stipulation.
Look at Stardust. He's convinced he needs to find a Cosmic Key. He's told his own father that he believes himself (Cody Rhodes) is dead. This is a guy who is seriously dealing with some issues. Some major issues. Will these issues ever be fully realised on screen? Will we get to see how Stardust recovers from the bad time he is having? I doubt it, pro wrestling doesn't really have anything to deal with a such a situation
Is that particularly a bad thing? Should characters who clearly have mental quirks be portrayed on a wrestling show? Of course, they should, it's an integral part of pro wrestling. You need those characters to offer depth, especially in WWE. I think, it is important however about how these quirks are portrayed, and what is pointed out by either the commentary team or storyline, the Samuel Shaw story went too far in what it attempted to do, and at times I think the language on commentary in WWE could be toned down, the characterisation should tell me everything I need to know.

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Plate-rod is a biological fixation technique. The intramedullary pin is used as a reduction device to align the fracture and to take the bone to its proper length. The two implants work together; The pin protects the repaired fracture against bending forces while the plate resists axial collapse, rotation, shear and bending. Without the pin, the bone plate would be subjected to high bending forces because the bone is not sharing any load.
In order to gain access for anatomical reconstruction an open or open-but-do-not-touch (OBDNT) medial approach to the tibial shaft is performed.
For more information please see the open craniomedial approach to the tibial shaft.
Alternatively, a minimally invasive approach may be considered.
This is an extra articular approach. Incision of the stifle joint capsule should be avoided.
Skin incision, dissection of subcutaneous tissue, and incision of the medial stifle fascia are performed over the craniomedial aspect of the tibia plateau.
For more details see the approach for normograde pin/nail insertion.
The dimensions of the pin should be 35-40% of the isthmus of the medullary canal. This provides sufficient protection against bending forces while allowing placement of cortical screws in the proximal and distal parts of the tibia. Bicortical screws are preferred and usually possible with this pin size. If a bicortical screw cannot be placed, monocortical screws are acceptable in a plate-rod construct as long as overall, sufficient cortices are engaged.
The appropriate size pin is inserted in a normograde fashion without entering the stifle joint.
The pin is started at a point on the tibia plateau just inside the medial cortex and halfway between the straight patellar tendon and the medial collateral ligament.
The pin is directed very slightly caudally in the direction of the tibial shaft and parallel to the medial cortex. The caudal angle must be shallow to allow the pin to bend slightly as it contacts the caudal cortex and aligns with the medullary cavity.
The pin is advanced through the proximal fragment. When using an open but do not touch approach, the tip of the pin can be cut and then directed into the distal fragment once the fracture is aligned. Cutting the tip of the pin minimizes the risk of penetration through the distal fragment cortex when the fracture is distracted.
The pin is advanced passing the fracture zone and reaching the distal segment.
Note: The pin tip is not always cut before advancing it. Care is needed when advancing the pin to avoid it penetrating the cortex or into the joint. Placing the pin with a hand chuck instead of a power drill is advised.
The fracture is aligned and stabilized with bone-holding forceps, while the pin is advanced into the distal metaphyseal area.
Entering the talocrural joint with the tip of the pin must be avoided.
A second pin of the same length or fluoroscopy can be used to judge insertion length.
Once the bone length has been restored, it is necessary to check for correct alignment and rotation. Rotational alignment can be judged by palpation or by direct visualization of the relation between the tarsus and the stifle. Flexing and extending the tarsus and stifle will help to check the alignment of the repair.
Note: Position of the dog in dorsal recumbency permits a better three-dimensional view of the tibia, thus it helps in the verification of alignment.
The pin is cut close to the surface of the tibia plateau to prevent irritation of the straight patellar ligament or the medial joint capsule.
A bone plate is contoured to the shape of the bone. The length of the plate should allow placement at least three to four screws in each major fragment.
Note: Ideally a plate placed in bridging fashion should span at least 75% of the length of the bone.
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The plate is secured to the bone with bone clamps and/or bone-holding forceps. Rotational alignment is verified again and corrected if necessary.
If a locking plate is used, temporarily stabilization is achieved using a push-pull device in each of the fragments.
If possible, the plate is secured by inserting at least three bicortical screws in each major segment. This is easier to achieve proximally and distally because the bone tends to be larger in those locations.
The screws should be oriented in such way that they do not interfere with the intramedullary pin.
If the drill contacts the intramedullary pin, a monocortical screw can be used instead of a bicortical screw. Forcing a drill bit against the pin will likely result in breakage of the drill bit and potentially the screw hole will be unusable.
A locking plate can be used instead of a traditional bone plate. However, interference between the pin and the locking screws is likely. Using monocortical locking screws or a combination of non-locking and locking screws can provide adequate fixation. If a combination of screws is used, the plate must be anatomically contoured and the non-locking screws should be placed and tightened first because they will compress the plate to the bone.
5 year old dog with a 42-B1 fracture from being hit by a car.
The fracture was repaired with plate and rod.
Postoperative radiographs at 90 days.
The aim is to reduce the edema, inflammation and pain. A Robert Jones or modified Robert Jones bandage can be used to decrease the edema and protect the surgical wound. Integrative medical therapies, anti-inflammatory medications and analgesics are recommended. In most cases, 10-20 minutes of ice therapy is recommended every 8 hours.
The aim is to resolve the hematoma, edema and control pain, and prevent muscle contracture. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications may still be needed. Rehabilitation and integrative medical therapies can be used.
If the dog is not starting to use the limb within a few days after surgery, a careful evaluation is recommended.
10-14 days after surgery the sutures are removed.
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Campfire is financially backed by over 30 former and current lululemon executives, all of whom worked closely together to create tremendous value for lululemon during its high growth period from 2002 to the present, in addition to 20 other consumer and retail industry leaders from across North America.
Collectively, our investor network brings deep operating expertise and networks from global brands including lululemon athletica, Starbucks, DAVIDsTEA, Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, Skull Candy, VEGA, ALDO, and Zara. Each individual brings an average of 15 years experience across key functions such as brand, store & e-commerce operations, merchandising, real estate and distribution & logistics. Our investor base's combined background spans sub-industries including apparel & footwear and food & beverage.
Our group lends operational support and expertise to Campfire's portfolio company management teams, seeking to positively impact growth and ultimately create value for all Campfire stakeholders.
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John Currie was formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of lululemon athletica. Along with lululemon's executive team, John led the growth of the company from US$150mm to US$1.8B in revenues, and from 75 stores to 300 stores, over a 7 year period.
Prior to joining lululemon in 2007, he was Chief Financial Officer of Intrawest Corporation, a world leader in destination resorts and leisure travel. In 2014, as the head of the special committee of the Board of Coastal Contacts Inc., the worlds' largest online retailer of vision care products, John oversaw its sale to Essilor. He is also a board member of the Vancouver Airport Authority. John brings more than 30 years of experience in sound financial management of private and public companies in the retail & consumer space.
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Manica co-leads Campfire Capital, where she actively sources, investigates and conducts due diligence on investment opportunities in the early-stage consumer & retail industry. She is also responsible for leading the firm's overall fundraising initiatives and LP relations. Prior to Campfire, Manica spent five years with Onex, one of North America's oldest and most successful private equity firms. Manica was initially on the investment team for Onex's dedicated mid-cap private equity platform, ONCAP (2010-2013), and later moved into Onex's Funds Group as a Director (2013-2014) where she was responsible for fundraising initiatives and LP relations. Prior to Onex, Manica was with Citigroup's Global Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team based in London, UK (2007-2010), and during this time she worked alongside some of the world's largest and best-in-class consumer and retail companies in a deal execution capacity, as well as through numerous corporate finance advisory assignments. Manica brings over 10 years of experience in private equity investing, fundraising and corporate finance.
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Christine is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Luvo Inc., a company producing frozen meals prepared with nutritionally-dense, healthy ingredients. Prior to Luvo, Christine was Chief Executive Officer of lululemon (2008-2013). Along with John Currie and the rest of lululemon's executive team, Christine created and executed lululemon's long-term business strategies, directing its continued development and reinforced its position as a global leader of yoga-inspired athletic apparel. During her tenure, the company grew in revenue from $290 million to $1.6 billion and became the most profitable retail apparel company in the world.
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Todd Thexton is an assistant professor in the School of Business and the program head of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability and International Business program. Thexton teaches in all four programs in the School of Business on topics of sustainability, world affairs and economics and is faculty lead for a number of business and social science courses. He also teaches environmental economics in the School of Environment and Sustainability. Thexton's main research interest is the evolving role of business and markets in the governance of global social and environmental issues, particularly as it relates to democracy and efficiency.
Thexton has been a core faculty member in the School of Business since October 2015. He joined Royal Roads University as an associate faculty member in 2008 and has taught more than 45 courses since that time. Since 2010, he has also lectured in Geopolitics at the École de Management in Grenoble, France. Prior to his career in education, Thexton worked in the public and non-profit sectors in a variety of consulting and leadership roles within the field of health and social services. He credits his community development work with highly marginalized populations to have informed his sensitivity and commitment to issues of social sustainability. During his career in healthcare, Thexton made significant contributions to research on housing and homelessness.
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What's changing at SLAS 2017 this year?
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is having their annual conference and exhibition in Washington D.C. from February 4th - February 8th.
Over the course of the last 6 years, the SLAS show has continued to transform as the industry transforms. Many of these transformations have been evolutionary changes, but some of these changes have been revolutionary. One of the revolutionary transformations that will be a focus at SLAS 2017 is the growth of cell processing to support biopharmaceuticals and bio-fabrication.
The development of methods of reprogramming adult cells to become de-differentiated Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) has opened up new opportunities in drug discovery, the modeling of diseases, and fabrication of tissues for transplantation. The laboratory automation community continues to work to provide product to support both the research and the early production efforts.
The inaugural SLAS show in 2012 had no real mention of cells. Compare that to this year's show, which has a tract on Cellular Technologies and a tract on Micro and Nano Technologies (specific segments of biopharmaceutical and bio-fabrication).
Parker's presence at SLAS this year will highlight our technologies and capabilities that support the burgeoning cell processing and cell manufacturing market place. There are three main elements to our focus on the cell:
In addition to the revolutionary change that cells are bringing to SLAS, there will be continued evolutionary changes related to the three key factors of
These three trends continue shifts in motion and control that are leading to greater levels of intelligence, integration, and power density.
As this relates to stepper motors, we continue to see the growing need for steppers to include encoders to provide for deterministic motion. Beyond encoders are the growing intelligent algorithms embedded in the controls to suppress vibration, validate and correct position errors, and eliminate stalling.
For servo technology, both direct drive and low voltage of 24 volt DC will continue to gain traction. The direct drive technology comes in the form of both rotary and linear kit motors. Both technologies allow OEMs the maximum design flexibility and provide for the greatest force density. Additionally, pre-engineered flexible modules that leverage these technologies on the inside provide for the highest throughput speeds and best precision performance on the market.
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I laugh when someone who is new to Tallahassee asks me, "who has the best BBQ in town?" My reply has become "me." If you know me its generally not in my nature to boast about myself. One of the great things about my job is that I travel from time to time. Ever since a drive to UNC for a Thursday night game with the late Steve Ellis, who travelled from BBQ joint to BBQ joint, I have focused my travels on eating the best BBQ along the way. In the process of eating such greatness I have decided that in order to truly eat great BBQ when I am at home I should learn from these pit masters as I go. Every year on my way to the ACC Baseball tournament I swing into Lexington, NC for some of the best Carolina style BBQ. In spite of Corey Clark saying Sonny's is the way to go I push on and seek pig that goes to an etherial level.
In Texas a few years back while covering the NCAA basketball tourney I was able to get away to the little town of Lockhart, TX. The town is pretty quiet but has several of the best TX style BBQ joints known to man. You can check the validity of this statement by asking Gene Deckerhoff and Keith Jones. TX BBQ is just meat. They feel that sauces aren't needed because they cook it so well, "slow and low," that you don't need sauce.
Sides are important when doing a proper BBQ meal. I start my beans at least 36 hours before its time to eat them. The flavor gets better with time.
Thats all the time I have for BBQ talk right now. I look forward to visiting 4 Rivers in Winter Park this weekend as I go to Orlando to cover the FAMU vs BCU game. Is 4 Rivers good? Ask Ira Schoffel. I try to lift the people around me by leading them to the best BBQ around. Great food leads to great work.


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Dallas — Many of us probably have burning questions about someone who appeared in our lives for a hot second, months or years or decades ago, that go beyond "what if" and "where are they now?" For Dallas actor Terry Vandivort, that person played a brief but unforgettable role in a harrowing event in his life, and haunted him for years until an unexpected reappearance led to further investigation.
He tells of it in fascinating and often poetic ("the skeletal branches of post-Thanksgiving trees") detail in his one-man play The Incident, directed by Cameron Cobb as part of two repertory shows for The Drama Club at Bryant Hall on the Kalita Humphreys Theater campus. The other show is Wild, Wicked, Wyrd: Fairytale Time (review coming soon on TheaterJones).
Along the way we also get a look at the gay scene in Dallas in the 1970s and beyond, commentary on how technology and cultural shifts have changed, well, everything, and some insight into the man telling the story. Some might insist that with the latter, there's maybe too much information.
But that's what makes The Incident so visceral. Vandivort opens himself up, and his truth is part of a compelling web woven along the way.
Vandivort has long been a favorite of audiences and critics on local stages; a recent example being Theatre Three's 2015 production of The Fantasticks as the actor Mortimer, whose specialty is dying on stage. In The Incident, he lets his storytelling skills take over, those expressive eyes framed by a topographical face and silver hair and goatee.
His story begins as a young man in the 1970s, and like a lot of other gay men at the time, a favorite pastime was casual, anonymous sex. That hasn't changed, of course, but the places and methods of finding it have.
The bar scene isn't dead, but the gayborhood in Dallas (Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn) has certainly cleaned up as same-sex marriage, gay families and depictions of gay characters on TV have become part of mainstream America.
Now it's easy to go to Grindr and the internet for express hook-ups. Then it was the bar scene. The Cedar Springs strip that is now populated with shops, baby strollers and heterosexual partiers was in its infancy, and there were a few off-the-strip spots, such as the Crews Inn on Fitzhugh (which is now B.J.'s). Vandivort details his preferences of hook-up locations, the men in them (he was especially fond of black men) and his sexual specialties (you'll have to see it learn more about that). When the bars didn't work, there were public spaces notorious for gay hook-ups such as Flagpole Hill (interesting that he didn't mention the woods surrounding the venue where this performance happens), the baths, and a cluster of seedy "bookstores" in the Harry Hines Blvd./Northwest Highway area, which has long been locally famous for prostitutes, strip clubs and fetish shops.
"With the opening of the door comes the closing of speculation," Vandivort says about entering such a space and instantly sizing up the potential(s). "It's a nocturnal parade at the arcade."
One particular night, what looks to be a hook-up with a dude he hasn't seen before turns into a nightmare when they go to the car and there are two other guys there, armed with knives. This is where Vandivort's story gets the heart racing. What had been a story that might be uncomfortable for some patrons because of its frank sexuality turns into something from a true crime page-turner.
Needless to say, Vandivort survived. The night would stay with him, and was reignited when he saw a mugshot on a local TV news program nine years later. I won't spoil the rest of it (there are two more performances), but it relates to a story that dominated local news in 1989, and a person whose story is accessible through the wonder of the internet. There's even a book written about him.
That part of Vandivort's tale is the driving force of The Incident, but there's much to learn about what is merely hinted at in the twisty, suspenseful thread.
He would later visit the scene of the incident. The bars and bookstores of 1979 are gone, and the people are too. He never uses the acronyms HIV or AIDS, but the implication is obvious. The ghosts of that time are still with him. "Does it live with me like a virus? Well I've already got a virus," he says.
Cobb's staging is simple. Vandivort mostly sits in an arm chair at center stage, but sometimes meanders to either side of the stage and closer to the audience. There are a few set details and some projected video that add layers to the storytelling.
At the performance reviewed, Vandivort held his script in a black notebook so that he could refer to it and stay on track, and unfortunately it became an unnecessary, distracting prop. A few times he read passages without looking up. Apparently he was off-book when the Drama Club was originally going to do this show in the summer, but has had to become reacquainted after they moved it (and the rehearsal schedule) to the fall slot.
Here's hoping he lets it go in these last few performances. What is already an engrossing performance would be greatly improved if his hands were freed up to add expressiveness. Vandivort was also hard to hear a few times at the edges of the stage.
But he has written a chilling, lyrical story and put himself out there in way that few performers or writers would dare do.
It might be the bravest performance of the year.
» The Incident runs in repertory with Wild, Wicked, Wyrd: Fairytale Time. Our review of that is here


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Salaams and welcome back to the Halal Blogosphere, this week we bring you a review of Shere Khan courtesy of our regular HFR correspondant Altaf H Kazi. Over to you!
I had arranged to go out to eat with one of my outlaws we decided to go for the safe bet that is Shere Khan. It also occurred to me that no one had done a review of this old haunt in Birmingham. So with my Halal Food Review hat on I made my way there.
Shere Khan is located in the Star City Complex offering a unique Pakistani Cuisine experience. I use the term unique as being an Indian I notice that a lot of Bangladeshi and Pakistani cuisine is often advertised as Indian cuisine when it really isn't.
Walking into Shere Khan you experience a sophisticated modern feel to the place which draws on Moroccan / North African influences. The use of soft and dimmed lighting adds further to the experience and ambiance. The kitchen is visible to diners depending on where you are sitting which can always add to the theatre of the eating out experience.
If you arrive early you get to sit in the entrance waiting area whilst waiting for a table. We were warmly welcomed and the service was impeccable throughout the evening. After every course we were asked if everything was ok and to our satisfaction without it becoming overbearing. The drinks were served promptly and we had no delays in requesting or settling the bill for the evening.
Shere Khan offers a range of starters from mix grills through to kebabs, tikka, paneer and other vegetarian options. We opted for the Shere Khan Combo which included four sheesh kebabs, two lamb chops, three pieces of chicken tikka and a portion of salad.
The starter combo was of a very good standard. The sheesh kebabs were succulent with an array of spices; the lamb chops were exceptional cooked with a range of tandoori spices without overpowering the natural flavour of the lamb. The chicken tikka was also of a good standard but as I took my last bite on the tikka there was an abrupt break to the ambiance and suddenly a Happy Birthday song broke out on full blast!
Now I am a regular at Shere Khan and depending on what time you go on occasions you will have to endure the happy birthday song sometimes up to 5 times in a single evening! Now I'm not a party pooper but a remixed version of Happy Birthday can get annoying after the third or fourth time! There must be a way of it being toned down so it doesn't impact on everyone in the restaurant but as I said as a regular at Shere Khan it is part and parcel of the offer and experience so be prepared!
With a successful starter lining our stomachs we eagerly awaited our mains. We had ordered both the Prawn Bhuna and Chicken Jalfrazi selected from an extensive menu of curries, grilled chicken and some additional Chef Specials and salad options. These were accompanied by three naans and one roti.
On arrival of our food my outlaw remonstrated that both portions were on the small side! I assured him that it was a barakah (blessed) portion J However; on reflection the portions were served in small serving dishes. I normally eat my wheatabix minis out of a bigger bowl!
The dishes themselves however were full of flavour with a little heat added to the equation. They were well prepared and delivered on taste as per our expectations. With the prawn dish we got an adequate number of prawns and there was actually chicken in the chicken jalfrezi! (Unbelievable, I know). I have been to too many places where you only get three or four prawns and a few pieces of chicken in your dishes, Shere Khan delivers better than that ensuring you get exactly what you asked for.
Onto our desserts or shall I say puddings! Shere Khan offers a wide range from Sticky Toffee Pudding through to Chocolate Melt in the Middle and Movenpick Ice Cream. In previous visits I have tried both the Sticky Toffee Pudding and the Chocolate melt in the middle, both were delicious!
We opted for the Ice Cream. Now the Chocolate and Vanilla Movenpick is like the Bentley of Ice Cream it is refined and sophisticated with both power and substance. So as you can imagine, I was quite looking forward to my portion! The ice cream was just as described and hit the spot however they presented it with a serving of cream! I would much rather have a bigger scoop and portion of the ice cream I ordered than a complimentary portion of cream! It's a bit like buying a Bentley and then decorating it with a magic tree and a tissue box dispenser. (you know, gold and red- the type our dads and uncles have all had!)
Ok that's the end of my ice cream induced rant! A word of advice to restaurants don't serve premium Movenpick with cream, it doesn't look any prettier, it doesn't add to the taste and you'll save yourself a bit of money in the process!
Our bill for the evening came to £36.00, which was on the higher side for two people however we did have a mixed grill starter, a prawn course, two desserts and four drinks. If you're looking to save a few pounds on the bill then cut back on the drinks and stick to water!
The highlights were definitely both the mixed combo starter and the prawn bhuna. The ice cream was what I expected. I had enjoyed my authentic Pakistani meal, although I am still debating the authenticity of the Pakistani roots of the humble Sticky Toffee Pudding!
If you're looking for a good night out you can't go wrong with Shere Khan it delivers a good overall experience. For me, the food is akin to the Ronseal of Birmingham- it does exactly what it says on the tin!
Quality of Food – 7
Quality of Décor- 7
Quality of Service- 8
Value for Money- 6
Overall- 7
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Right then. The 2018 World Cup is over. What will we do next? The best thing might be to take a look ahead for the next one and so we asked Mark Ogden to commit to some way-too-early predictions for 2022.
The big guns return
Russia 2018 has been a great World Cup, perhaps even the best ever, but the absence of several regional heavyweights has been an anomaly that can be rectified in Qatar.
A World Cup without Italy, the Netherlands, back-to-back Copa America winners Chile, the United States and Cameroon lacks something, but they all now have four years to show that their failure to qualify for Russia was a one-off.
If they learn the lessons from their World Cup no-shows, they can all come back stronger in Qatar in 2022.
Ronaldo bids farewell
Cristiano Ronaldo will be 37 by the time Qatar 2022 comes around but it is difficult to envisage the Portugal forward missing one last chance to play on the big stage. If Portugal qualify you can expect Ronaldo to be there, with slowing limbs and graying hair, but still with the appetite to be the best.
Can he win the World Cup with Portugal at 37? Probably not, but Ronaldo will make sure he makes his mark in Qatar, even if it's only because he chooses that point at which to wave farewell to the game.
Qatar become the worst-performing hosts
Only one World Cup host nation has ever failed to qualify from the group stages when South Africa earned that unenviable distinction back in 2010. Yet they still managed to end their own campaign on a high with a 2-1 win against France in Bloemfontein.
A truly successful World Cup needs a host capable of at least recording some kind of positive result -- something we got when Russia cruised through Group A and even eliminated Spain, against all odds -- but Qatar are currently 97th in the FIFA World Ranking and have no pedigree of qualifying for previous World Cups. Having joined FIFA in 1970, their best tournament performances have come in the eight-nation Arabian Gulf Cup and they'll need their players to start finding opportunities to break through in Europe, too.
Qatar have an awfully long way to go in terms of becoming competitive, and they're a fairly new arrival on the international football scene, but competing in next year's Copa America in Brazil will give them tournament experience and a valuable insight into how much improvement they need to make. They'll also need to catch the emotional spark of performing at home on the world's biggest sporting stage.
African teams mount a better challenge
Russia 2018 was a disaster for Africa, with all five of its competing nations failing to go beyond the group stages.
Egypt, tipped as a dangerous outsider before the competition thanks to Mohamed Salah's year with Liverpool, lost every game and endured a miserable first World Cup in 28 years. Morocco came within minutes of beating Spain but bowed out with just one point from their three games, losing 1-0 to Portugal and Iran.
Nigeria can feel most aggrieved at being knocked out in the group stage, having beaten Iceland before defeat on the final day to Argentina -- and Marcos Rojo's dramatic late goal -- meant they went home early. Tunisia were minutes from holding England to a draw and beat Panama to end their group stage campaign on a muted but positive note, while Senegal became the first team in World Cup history to be eliminated via a fair play tie-breaker in Group H.
While several of the CAF teams were unlucky not to reach the knockout rounds this summer, it's vital that they push on over the next four years. Qatar is an opportunity for Africa to strike back and remind the world of its footballing ability.
Mbappe confirms himself as the star of his generation
Kylian Mbappe will be 23 by the time he plays in Qatar in 2022 and the France forward could be absolutely anything he wants to be by that stage. Age will almost certainly have caught up with Lionel Messi and Ronaldo by then -- you'd imagine Messi might not even be there after his string of international frustration -- and Neymar will be in his 30s, meaning the stage is set for Mbappe to take over as the best in the world.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward is currently so far head of his rivals that he can expect to dominate the 2022 World Cup if he maintains his rate of progress.
Football doesn't come home
Greg Dyke, former chairman of the English Football Association, famously set England the target of winning the World Cup in 2022. His ambition was based around the opening of the National Football Centre at St. George's Park, with England finally having a facility to develop football excellence.
As this summer's tournament has shown, England have improved as a football force and two of their under-age teams have become world champions over the past year. But the senior team's big chance came in Russia and they will do well to get such a good opportunity again in Qatar.
Small isn't necessarily beautiful
One of the joys of Russia 2018 has been the sight of fans from every nation criss-crossing the country and, in the cases of Peru, Argentina and Mexico, seemingly moving en masse from one part of the nation to another.
Qatar will be different, though, with all of the stadiums within a 50-mile radius in the tiny Gulf state. Can Qatar accommodate all of the supporters in such a small space? Will hotel rooms be at such a premium that it becomes a campsite World Cup?
VAR ends controversy
Russia 2018 has shown us that the Video Assistant Referee system (VAR) is here to stay.
Pre-tournament concerns over its introduction at the World Cup, amid fears that it was under-cooked, proved to be wide of the mark, with the system successfully ensuring that the big decisions were called correctly.
But in Russia, it was almost a case of learning on the job, with VAR's remit fairly narrow considering its potential. Just imagine what it will be like in four years' time when it has become part of the fabric of the game. The next iteration of VAR will probably end all controversy by getting every decision right.
Who will win all the awards?
In a super-early look-ahead to the next time, we'll pick our major awards. Germany's Timo Werner will benefit from another qualification cycle to assert himself up front and he'll claim the Golden Boot.
The Golden Glove for best goalkeeper will go to a player from a country that didn't even qualify for Russia 2018: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy will claim the crown between the posts.
Best young player will be England's Phil Foden (assuming he can assert himself at a top club, even if it's not Manchester City) as he stakes his claim in the Three Lions' midfield.
Biggest surprise? After Croatia's stunning run to the final in 2018, we reckon Iran will be the shock team to make a deep surge in 2022. The core of their team is still in its late-20s while the likes of Alireza Jahanbakhsh will have another four years to continue his progress. They were unfortunate not to advance from Group B but will pose a genuine threat next time around.
And finally, the nation poised for the biggest collapse, something Germany suffered in 2018? We'll go with France. Even though they just won it all in Moscow, history shows it's always difficult to be a defending champion!


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If you're a lawyer with a website, chances are you've received at least one e-mail this week touting a secret to enhancing your Google rank and site traffic. In fact, you may have received this exact same e-mail. We recently received the following promise to include our website in a link scheme where links are traded between sites to cheat Google's system:
Hi Attorney,
One of my attorney clients would like to
put a link from his website to your website,
which will elevate you in Google's eyes and help
you get higher up in Google's search results.
In return, we ask for a link from your website to
a different attorney client of ours.
No money exchanges hands, the links are not
reciprocal, and both parties benefit.
This is not a 'black hat' technique, or anything
that violates Googles' terms of service. This is
100% legitimate.
A Legal Marketer
The problem? Link wheels or link prisms, depending on how this link scheme is structured, violate Google's Webmaster Guidelines. Google considers this practice to be "black hat," because link schemes attempt to manipulate PageRank. In March, 2012, Google actually deindexed sites that used the link network BuildMyRank.com, ultimately resulting in the network's closure. Simply having your site linked within a scheme could be harmful, even if you do not link back, because Google may elect to punish the entire scheme. While you cannot always control who links to your site (more on Google's Disavow Tool later), you can choose to resist temptation and avoid personal participation in link schemes.
The truth is there are no magic alternatives to producing routinely-updated, original content about your practice area. Give your audience a reason to continue visiting your site and other websites a reason to link to you. The results will follow. Fall for one of these quick-fix schemes, and you might find yourself at the bottom of the Google barrel (or worse). Those promoting these practices prey on the amount of misinformation available on the internet regarding Google's rankings system. They know you work hard for your business and that you want every competitive advantage to attract new clients.
If you receive an e-mail similar to the one above, your best bet is to simply ignore it.


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If My People
Daily Devotional for November 7th
If my people, which are called by name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven and will for give their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
There are times that have come in all of our lives when we have turned ourselves away from the Lord. Because of this, the favor of God was removed from our lives. We recognized that our life was not the same as before when we committed our lives to Christ and made Him to be number one in our lives. Because of the emptiness that was left within us, we cried once again to the Lord, repenting of everything we knew to repent of, and made Jesus the Lord of our life once again. The direction of a nation is no different.
Contrary to what some may believe, the condition of a nation is not based upon what the multitudes of atheists, unsaved, and unbelievers do, but about what the people of God do. The Lord said to Solomon "If My People." This means that the lack of rain, or the sign of locust or pestilence would be a sign to the people that their sin had caused the Lord to withhold His blessing from them.
God gave this instruction to King Solomon during a time when Israel was in spiritual revival. The people's focus was on God and proved their commitment by their willingness to sacrifice for God, and in doing so, the presence of God came in such a great and mighty way upon them. God's presence has always been and will always be the confirmation that He is pleased with His people.
All that is required for God to bring restoration to a land is for the people of God to return to God. As we look at the condition of our country today, let us also take a look at the condition of our hearts toward God. Have we allowed ourselves to become cold and indifferent toward God? Is God no longer a priority in our life? We have allowed a place for God within our busy schedule, but is God our top focus; our top priority? If we will forsake our sin, and turn to God, He promised to heal our land.


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What We're Drinking: Wines of the Week
Another week comes and goes, but in your glass is where wine flows.
That was just a little poem for some #MondayMotivation – if you needed it. We know that we definitely did! So check out our Wines of the Week for this week below, and sip on wine clubbers!
Saint Clair Family Estate Chardonnay – Saint Clair Family Estate is known as one of the best New World Sauvignon Blanc producers. We tasted this wine from the Marlborough region at the New Zealand Tiki Tour at the ROM; where we got to chat with Senior Winemaker, Kyle Thompson, who spoke about the unique and sustainable winemaking techniques at the winery. Saint Clair Family Estate also has the distinction of being the first New Zealand wine company to win major international trophies for both Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir in the same year. Learn more about the winery and their winemaking practices here!
TASTING NOTE: Clear pale lemon yellow colour; medium intensity aroma of ripe apple, citrus and melon, with a hint of spicy oak; very dry, with light body and lively acidity; flavours of ripe tree fruit and citrus, with nuances of sweet, spicy oak; medium length finish. via LCBO
Find it for $17.15 at the LCBO here!
Errazuriz Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2016 – Did you pick this up in our Mother's Day gift guide? It just got released into the LCBO, so the time to stock up is now! Especially while it is still #RoséSzn! Speaking of Rosé season, we're celebrating #RoséDay in the Wine Cave – and YES, these hashtags are all things! Our RoséAllDay event is going to be UNREAL – so click here to get your tickets!
TASTING NOTE: Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is from one of Chile's foremost producers: Don Maximiano Errázuriz founded Viña Errázuriz in 1870. This 2016 rosé is filled with notes of sour cherry, strawberry and raspberry in a tangy, round and zesty package. A real lip-smacker, it's perfect for sipping or for lighter fare from the barbecue. (VINTAGES panel, April 2017) via LCBO
Find it for $13.95 at the LCBO here!
Palacios Remondo La Vendimia 2015 – Upon Ange's return from Australia to #the6ix, she promptly cracked open a bottle of this on the weekend to share with her guests and she was not disappointed! If you're looking for a super chill & delish Spanish wine, this is it! Read the official tasting note below…
TASTING NOTE:The young and juicy 2015 Vendimia is produced with the grapes from younger vines (some from suppliers, some owned, but all organically farmed), mixing vineyards from the warmer and cooler zones. This is the first vintage that is 100% organically farmed and in this high-yielding year, there was a bit more Tempranillo, so it ended up being a 40/60 blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo fermented in stainless steel and matured in barrel for some four months. The oaking seems very subtle and the foreground is dominated by ripe fruit aromas. 2015 was the warmest vintage on record and produced a very tasty and juicy wine, but it keeps its poise and feels as long or longer, than wide. The Tempranillo is clearly noticeable here; this is the most robust wine at Palacios Remondo right now. This is a superb, young, fruit-driven Rioja that is sold at a very attractive price. Drink Date: 2016-2018. Score – 90. (Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com, Aug. 30, 2016)– via LCBO
Find it for $16.95 at the LCBO here!
The Balvenie 12 Years Old Doublewood Scotch Whisky – This week in the Wine Cave we're set to enjoy a dram or two with Jamie Johnson (aka @bourbonthing). The really cool thing about this whisky is that it is matured in two wood types and finished in sherry casks! Hopefully you grabbed tix to this event as it is def one that is gunna rock! See if there are any more tickets available here!
TASTING NOTE: Sweet fruit and Oloroso sherry notes, layered with honey and vanilla. Smooth and mellow [taste] with beautifully combined flavours ~ nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry. via: Balvenie
Find it for $95.15 at the LCBO here!


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Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan (DIB) and Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) join hands to work towards empowering underprivileged communities across Pakistan. This MoU will help to facilitate in enhancing the reach to the deprived sectors of the society by providing them with the basic necessities of life.
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan would support SAF's mega projects from its charity fund and will facilitate in accepting the donations in SAF accounts in all its branches. SAF will provide assistance in the area of Education, availability of clean drinking water and Healthcare.
The MoU was jointly signed by Mr. Junaid Ahmed CEO Dubai Islamic Bank-Pakistan and Shahid Afridi Global Chairman SAF & Mr. Zeeshan Afzal, Global CEO, SAF. Senior officials from both sides were also present at the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Junaid Ahmed said that:
"As a Corporate Social Responsible entity, Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan has supported philanthropic activities partnering with major NGO's of the country. I wish that all our collaborative efforts may produce the desired results and brings betterment in the society".
Mr. Zeshan Afzal, Global CEO – SAF spoke about SAF's initiatives and its collaboration with Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan.
"SAF has undertaken different initiatives in Health, Clean Water and Sports Rehabilitation with a special focus on its education project. This partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan would further assist SAF to resolve and empower the less privileged communities. SAF aims to uplift the underprivileged communities in Pakistan with the help of corporate community under their CSR initiatives"
Mr. Shahid Afridi shared his dream and commitment towards his philanthropic career. He thanked the management of Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan for entrusting and acknowledging his pledge and strive for the cause. He believes that the privileged community especially the corporate sector has to come forward and play their due role for which he was grateful to Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan and its management for joining hands with Shahid Afridi Foundation.


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I'm awed and amazed at the detail of these creations. I makes me think a job at LEGO would totally rock.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Christmas with LEGO
I'm awed and amazed at the detail of these creations. I makes me think a job at LEGO would totally rock.
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These look awfully fun. How big are they? I imagine that you've got to be thinking about storage and display logistics if you can end up with a whole village.ReplyDelete
They're about a foot tall.ReplyDelete
Those are sooooo cool!ReplyDelete
We have most of those sets and are thinking of putting them on a shelf on the wall.ReplyDelete
Oh you bad girl! Dontcha know I had to show my boys, and there were lots of "yeah, mom, I'd love to have one of those, and look, you can see this, and this, and that..." I do tend to get excited about Legos almost as much as the boys, but I'm not as excited for the Bionicle/Hero Factory phase they're in right now. Those things are scary looking!ReplyDelete
However, I could definitely see the village in my house.
Wow! Legos have really changed over the years. The men in your family did a great job putting this together.ReplyDelete
That is incredible!ReplyDelete
That is incredible!ReplyDelete
Fabulous Lego creations. Brilliant way to spend time and use imaginations. Keep building with those Legos...ReplyDelete
Oh I love LEGOs! But with my kids all but grown, I have to wait until the nephews come over to play. I'll bet the boys had a blast with this.ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful week!
Wow, that is so incredible!! I can't imagine how many pieces each set must include!!! I think it would be so cool to create a little village. I think my kids would love this. Yesterday they just built the usual - helicopters and trucks in the Lego City collection.ReplyDelete
That is amazing! I really like the window washer and the chandelier. And the little hats in the windows. Remind me of a paiting I did this year during Drawing Lab 2011.ReplyDelete
Love the houses!
WOW! There are a lot more specialized pieces then there use to be. It would be nice to think that legos can still compete with all the crap video games out there.ReplyDelete
Now that is awesome!! My 22 year old still has his rather large box of Legos and refuses to part with them. They do rock indeed.ReplyDelete
Yea, you'r right Legos have change a bunch in the last 40 years. and I am amazed at the skill it takes to create those awesome shops.ReplyDelete
be blessed to be a blessing
I had NO idea that Lego had a village line. My brother's girlfriend's kids would LOVE this!ReplyDelete
I have never seen those buildings, so fun! Lego's rock! I bought my husband the Lego Mindstorms for Christmas.ReplyDelete
Apparently you can build robots that you control by writing software on your computer. My husband is a computer geek, so this is right up his alley!
Such an awesome tradition. Do you keep them all together each year? Where would you store something like that? It is mighty cool and so great to have that to look forward to each year.ReplyDelete
Enjoy the day!
How fun! Thanks for sharing Lori.ReplyDelete
Nice Lego collection! I used to play Legos with my son all the time when he was a youngster. He saved all his Legos in hopes that one day he would give it to his son. The best years of my life, let me tell you! FUN, FUN, FUN!ReplyDelete
That's amazing and shocking to me. The level of detail and all of it is LEGOS! I had no idea. Wow! What fun for your family, too.ReplyDelete
I love Legos! I can't wait til my son is old enough for them.ReplyDelete
wow, this is really so detailed! I wish I had a huge room to play with lego's like these and build castles and villages...ReplyDelete
Oh, Legos! Reminds me of the Christmas my brothers got a lego set and I got a Lite-Brite. Someone had the great idea of seeing which would make the most noise going down the old floor register in the playroom. Legos just clunked but Lite-Brite bulbs popped!ReplyDelete
Needless to say, we did not get to play with either toy for very long. :(
The details are amazing ! And, no, they're not the Legos I knew, way back when, either.ReplyDelete
They've recently opened "Legoland" here in Florida. I haven't been to it yet, though we did have an 8 foot tall, 100 pound "Lego-man" wash up on Sarasota's Siesta Key Beach. He was wearing a green T-shirt that read; "NO REAL THAN YOU ARE". He came with a name "Ego-Leonard". At first it was thought EgoLeonard was a publicity stunt of the newly opened Legoland but Legoland claims he is definitely not one of their minions. Now authorities think it may be a publicity stunt of a Dutch artist since similar Lego-men have washed up on beaches in Holland and England between 2007 and 2008. No one in Sarasota has a clue as to how EgoLeonard got on the beach in the first place, the Dutch artist hints that Leonard swam. That would have been one heck of a trans-Atlantic swim ! lol Mysteries are such fun. :)
Um... I want a Lego city. That looks AWESOME!ReplyDelete


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Sedalia, Missouri, Aug. 2, 2017 — The Sedalia Healthy Living Action Group will host lap swimming on Thursday, Aug. 17, as part of its Moving 101 community health and wellness initiative. The free event will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Liberty Park Pool, 1600 W. 3rd Street in Sedalia.
"This is an opportunity for people to get a great low-impact workout while they cool off during the 'dog days' of August," said Melissa Boeschen, community outreach coordinator at Bothwell Regional Health Center and chair of the Healthy Living Action Group. "Moving 101 is about giving people a reason to get out and get moving and have fun."