when i connect it says
NO COMATIBLE ACCESS IN RANGE
CHECK YOUR CONNECTION SETTING AND TRY AGAIN
FOR GELP VISIT WWW.NINTENDOWIFI.COM (51300)
SO WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET A CODE
PLEASE HELP ME
i already wen to get an access point
and agave me a blue unlock lock and i clicked ok
then when it says testing connection
it fails
what can i do?????????????
How do u get a friend code for pokemon pearl?
well what i did is that i bought a connection thing for wi fi at eb games all u have to do is plug it into ur computer and be with a certin range
Monday, November 16, 2009
Does Mexico have an FDA or Health Dept?
I'm not trying to insult Mexico or anything but when I went there to visit my husbands family we went to 2 different buther shops. One of them the guy like just grabbed the mean with no gloves or anything and then when he weighed the meat, he just put it on the metal (which still had the last meats blood on it) without any paper or anything. The other butcher shop we went to was even worse! He like had the head of a pig just sitting there on the counter. Also he had like huge pieces of meat hanging from hooks dripping blood on to the floor. I was just so shocked it actually like made me sick. Also I noticed over there they just sell estrogen over the counter without any prescription or anything...ALSO, my husbands aunt gave my father-in-law what she called "diabetic" honey which was supposed to be made from Agave (the plant they use to make tequila). Well this "diabetic" honey, as it was advertised, had 24 grams of sugar per serving. So this is why I was wondering this.
Does Mexico have an FDA or Health Dept?
Sounds like you had quite the culture shock on your visit. They do have health departments and regulations, but it is hard to enforce anything.
Many of the butcher shops in Mexico slaughter their meats fresh that day. This is also why Mexicans tend to cook everything to "well-done."
There are many grocery stores in Mexico that are like modern American supermarkets, and serve meat in that style.
You know, this is kind of funny, because I work in the restaurant industry, and honestly, you would be freaked out if you saw some of the stuff American butchers do behind those shiny, refrigerator lined walls - as well as in the slaughter houses.
When I went to Mexico, I took a "when in Rome" mentality, and realized that the meat was not only fresh, but also lacked many of the bizarre additives, and was not sitting on a bloody meat diaper for up to two week, stewing in its own funk.
Killed that day, cooked that day, eaten that day. I loved it.
Reply:No
Reply:I hear you
I went to Cancun a few years ago and the whole family got sick. They might have some regulation but it is NOTHING like the FDA. You really need to visit a third world country in order to appreciate what the FDA does for us.
Reply:no
Reply:Nope, they don't.
No labelling laws, no nutrition facts, no hygiene, no nothin'. Bring your Immodium and buyer beware.
Reply:unfurtunatly not. there is a goverment office name SSA and it suposse that they are giving the autorization but they does not say that is good for diabetics it only saids that has 24 grs of sugar becouse the regular sugar i think that has double.
and about the meats most of our town in mexico as MRFROO saids we eat it at maximun two days after the beef is kiled an the rest is cover whit salt to dry and last more.
Reply:Cocowash...what you write is stupid, and is false.
And to the asker:
Yes, México has a health department, and the true is that you lived an experience rare in cities and in tha vast mayority of towns.
http://portal.salud.gob.mx/
http://bibliotecas.salud.gob.mx/greensto...
In fact, in most cities the meat is for sale in big stores, like HEB, Wallmart, Soriana, with all the health department regulations followed. The butchers always are with their hair encovered, gloves, dressing gown and the scales are prepared to be used with disposable dishes.
Yes, we have too the equivalent of the FDA, and makes a good work.
And yes, our products has labels, nutrition facts and follows regulations.
Where in hell did you stay??? why didn´t you name the city??? Just name the city, or where in in the middle of nothing, or in the Lacandona forest???
We are in the XXI century. Even in the poorest towns people try to be clean and healthy.
If you found something like that.... why didn´t you denounce it?? after all, you were not totally lost, your husband´s relatves live there.
I suspect that you try to discredit our culture, as if I spoke now of the type of feeding that you have, the kind of cakes, candies and other foods that maintain many of you tremendously fat.
---------
I sincerely apologyze...
Just like everyone... I love my country, I understand we need to do a hard work to improve our quality of life.
Sorry... Regards.
Does Mexico have an FDA or Health Dept?
Sounds like you had quite the culture shock on your visit. They do have health departments and regulations, but it is hard to enforce anything.
Many of the butcher shops in Mexico slaughter their meats fresh that day. This is also why Mexicans tend to cook everything to "well-done."
There are many grocery stores in Mexico that are like modern American supermarkets, and serve meat in that style.
You know, this is kind of funny, because I work in the restaurant industry, and honestly, you would be freaked out if you saw some of the stuff American butchers do behind those shiny, refrigerator lined walls - as well as in the slaughter houses.
When I went to Mexico, I took a "when in Rome" mentality, and realized that the meat was not only fresh, but also lacked many of the bizarre additives, and was not sitting on a bloody meat diaper for up to two week, stewing in its own funk.
Killed that day, cooked that day, eaten that day. I loved it.
Reply:No
Reply:I hear you
I went to Cancun a few years ago and the whole family got sick. They might have some regulation but it is NOTHING like the FDA. You really need to visit a third world country in order to appreciate what the FDA does for us.
Reply:no
Reply:Nope, they don't.
No labelling laws, no nutrition facts, no hygiene, no nothin'. Bring your Immodium and buyer beware.
Reply:unfurtunatly not. there is a goverment office name SSA and it suposse that they are giving the autorization but they does not say that is good for diabetics it only saids that has 24 grs of sugar becouse the regular sugar i think that has double.
and about the meats most of our town in mexico as MRFROO saids we eat it at maximun two days after the beef is kiled an the rest is cover whit salt to dry and last more.
Reply:Cocowash...what you write is stupid, and is false.
And to the asker:
Yes, México has a health department, and the true is that you lived an experience rare in cities and in tha vast mayority of towns.
http://portal.salud.gob.mx/
http://bibliotecas.salud.gob.mx/greensto...
In fact, in most cities the meat is for sale in big stores, like HEB, Wallmart, Soriana, with all the health department regulations followed. The butchers always are with their hair encovered, gloves, dressing gown and the scales are prepared to be used with disposable dishes.
Yes, we have too the equivalent of the FDA, and makes a good work.
And yes, our products has labels, nutrition facts and follows regulations.
Where in hell did you stay??? why didn´t you name the city??? Just name the city, or where in in the middle of nothing, or in the Lacandona forest???
We are in the XXI century. Even in the poorest towns people try to be clean and healthy.
If you found something like that.... why didn´t you denounce it?? after all, you were not totally lost, your husband´s relatves live there.
I suspect that you try to discredit our culture, as if I spoke now of the type of feeding that you have, the kind of cakes, candies and other foods that maintain many of you tremendously fat.
---------
I sincerely apologyze...
Just like everyone... I love my country, I understand we need to do a hard work to improve our quality of life.
Sorry... Regards.
Is chocolate good for you if it doesn't have added sugar?
like if it just has it's natural sugar in it? There's these things I like to eat that are called 'Raw Revolution' and they are pretty good. My favorite ones are the ones that have chocolate in them, but are they bad to eat if they have chocolate?
Here's the ingredients:
Cashew*, Agave Nectar*,
Date*, Cocoa Powder processed with Alkali*,
Almond*, Sprouted Flax Seed*. 91.7% raw.
*Certified Organic. May contain shell and pit fragments.
Is chocolate good for you if it doesn't have added sugar?
well i know that dark chocolate is good for you, it has antioxidants. but otherwise i dont know, i heard that any other chocolate in excess is bad, especially white chocolate
Reply:Better idea is to check the overall # of calories and make sure eating them doesn't cause you to go over your daily calorie requirements.
Reply:not sure, but i now that natural dark chocolate has antioxidants and can help prevent cancer and certain blood diseases
barber
Here's the ingredients:
Cashew*, Agave Nectar*,
Date*, Cocoa Powder processed with Alkali*,
Almond*, Sprouted Flax Seed*. 91.7% raw.
*Certified Organic. May contain shell and pit fragments.
Is chocolate good for you if it doesn't have added sugar?
well i know that dark chocolate is good for you, it has antioxidants. but otherwise i dont know, i heard that any other chocolate in excess is bad, especially white chocolate
Reply:Better idea is to check the overall # of calories and make sure eating them doesn't cause you to go over your daily calorie requirements.
Reply:not sure, but i now that natural dark chocolate has antioxidants and can help prevent cancer and certain blood diseases
barber
To all Filipino....?
How do you translate this in English?
Gawa ito sa halaman na ang tawag ay Agave.
Thanks!
To all Filipino....?
It is made from a plant which is called Agave.
Reply:is there some hidden meaning here?
this was manufactured from the plant called Agave
Reply:This is made from a plant called Agave.
Reply:This is made from a plant called Agave.
Gawa ito sa halaman na ang tawag ay Agave.
Thanks!
To all Filipino....?
It is made from a plant which is called Agave.
Reply:is there some hidden meaning here?
this was manufactured from the plant called Agave
Reply:This is made from a plant called Agave.
Reply:This is made from a plant called Agave.
No, not the Tequila?????
Can we say thank you to the ethanol, global warming loving crowd?
Mexican farmers are burning down their Agave fields to plant corn, since it seems they can make more money from the sell of corn than the manufature and sale of Tequila.
What are we suppose to drink ourselves stupid with when the world starts to end?
No, not the Tequila?????
Rum. or Whisky. or Vodka. or Brandy. or Cognac. Or cheap champagne. Gee, the choices seem endless...
Reply:yeah, until they take away russia's nukes, we will always have vodka Report It
Reply:I saw from your other post that you were southern transplanted. You need to try some good ol southern corn whiskey....moonshine. It's way better than tokillya any time.
Reply:Good thing I only drink rum! Aaarrgh matey!!
Reply:If the Russians stop growing potatoes for the same reason, then there goes my vodka, too. I may not be able to go on. Woe is me...please Sway, no more information from you. It's too depressing... ;-)
Reply:One name: Jack Daniels.
Nothing beats good old Kentucky Burbon, made in the USA.
Reply:If they'd plant hemp instead they'd need only 1/10 the land to produce the same amount of ethanol thereby saving 90% of the Agave cactus feilds.
Reply:I don't know...but here's to you darlin'.
Reply:The only and only civilised "hard" liquor is Scotch. Single Malt. Nothing less than 12 years old. You may add ice only. Water or soda is criminal.
Reply:You make a good point. That corn liqueur is some nasty tasting stuff.
Reply:I don't think you need to drink your self stupid....relax your there.
Reply:Man this environmental stuff is screwing us up, first we have to give up our tank like SUVs, then we have to find stations that pump ethanol, then our private beach in FL is covered with water and we have to find beach property in Vermont, now we can't drink and eat worms.
Reply:Well then I guess its up to us to find and produce a replacement liquor that will get us 15x more sloppy.
Reply:You can burn down ALL of Mexico and plant corn and it won't make a bit if difference in the ethanol world of energy!
Reply:There goes my sex life . . . damn! What's a single, middle aged man to do? You can't drive a gas guzzling sports car and now they are taking my tequila.
Reply:LOL Thank god for beer, Tequila made me wake up in strange places anyway!
PS. Places I darn sure shouldn't have been anyway :)
Reply:drano
Mexican farmers are burning down their Agave fields to plant corn, since it seems they can make more money from the sell of corn than the manufature and sale of Tequila.
What are we suppose to drink ourselves stupid with when the world starts to end?
No, not the Tequila?????
Rum. or Whisky. or Vodka. or Brandy. or Cognac. Or cheap champagne. Gee, the choices seem endless...
Reply:yeah, until they take away russia's nukes, we will always have vodka Report It
Reply:I saw from your other post that you were southern transplanted. You need to try some good ol southern corn whiskey....moonshine. It's way better than tokillya any time.
Reply:Good thing I only drink rum! Aaarrgh matey!!
Reply:If the Russians stop growing potatoes for the same reason, then there goes my vodka, too. I may not be able to go on. Woe is me...please Sway, no more information from you. It's too depressing... ;-)
Reply:One name: Jack Daniels.
Nothing beats good old Kentucky Burbon, made in the USA.
Reply:If they'd plant hemp instead they'd need only 1/10 the land to produce the same amount of ethanol thereby saving 90% of the Agave cactus feilds.
Reply:I don't know...but here's to you darlin'.
Reply:The only and only civilised "hard" liquor is Scotch. Single Malt. Nothing less than 12 years old. You may add ice only. Water or soda is criminal.
Reply:You make a good point. That corn liqueur is some nasty tasting stuff.
Reply:I don't think you need to drink your self stupid....relax your there.
Reply:Man this environmental stuff is screwing us up, first we have to give up our tank like SUVs, then we have to find stations that pump ethanol, then our private beach in FL is covered with water and we have to find beach property in Vermont, now we can't drink and eat worms.
Reply:Well then I guess its up to us to find and produce a replacement liquor that will get us 15x more sloppy.
Reply:You can burn down ALL of Mexico and plant corn and it won't make a bit if difference in the ethanol world of energy!
Reply:There goes my sex life . . . damn! What's a single, middle aged man to do? You can't drive a gas guzzling sports car and now they are taking my tequila.
Reply:LOL Thank god for beer, Tequila made me wake up in strange places anyway!
PS. Places I darn sure shouldn't have been anyway :)
Reply:drano
Does this exist?
Does a MIM blue agave HSS strat with maple fingerboard exist? I have seen a photo of a blue fat strat but was wondering whether it was discontinued etc. and whether you can get a mim one.
Does this exist?
YES
Reply:mmmmm yya
Reply:claro qe sip!!!!!!!
rene
Does this exist?
YES
Reply:mmmmm yya
Reply:claro qe sip!!!!!!!
rene
Do you like my Cinco de Mayo song?
If you follow my temp, include you own words to this song.
Down the Avenida
I cruise my Escalade
Checkin for Senoritas
Those girls with their shades
(verse)
Shakin tail in the Southwest Sun
Bringin it home with my brothers
Stoppin by a corner club
Away from the sun
Corona, Dos X's, Sol, for the boys
Make mine Blue Agave
(verse)
Shakin tail in the Southwest Sun
Bringin it home with my brothers
Do you like my Cinco de Mayo song?
love it
Reply:i would suggest that you consider a career in accounting
or clothing retail
i'll shoot agave with you any day
but you ain't got lix
Down the Avenida
I cruise my Escalade
Checkin for Senoritas
Those girls with their shades
(verse)
Shakin tail in the Southwest Sun
Bringin it home with my brothers
Stoppin by a corner club
Away from the sun
Corona, Dos X's, Sol, for the boys
Make mine Blue Agave
(verse)
Shakin tail in the Southwest Sun
Bringin it home with my brothers
Do you like my Cinco de Mayo song?
love it
Reply:i would suggest that you consider a career in accounting
or clothing retail
i'll shoot agave with you any day
but you ain't got lix
Is this proof that 1+1=3?
A friend agave me this puzzling proof that 1=1=3. It sounds stupid but look:
x = y
-x2= -xy
x2 - y2 = x2 - xy
(x + y)(x - y) = x(x - y)
x + y = x
1 + 1 =2
2 = 1
I can't believe it!
PS the "2" at the end is a "squared."
Is this proof that 1+1=3?
You have a couple of typos, I think. As for the "proof", dividing by x - y is dividing by zero. That is a no-no. (In other words, a * 0 = b * 0 does not imply a = b.)
Reply:IF X=Y AND XPLUS Y = X THEN X=0 AND Y= 0 OR YOU ARE NOT WRITING EQUATIONS, NOT MAKING TRUE STATEMENTS Report It
Reply:This really makes no sense. A proof is valid if and only if logic leads you from one step to another. This is a bunch of unrelated statements, the last of which is incorrect.
Reply:The step where you divided both sides by x - y is valid in general, but it isn't valid here:
Recall that in the initial step, x = y. If x = y, then x - y = 0.
So in the step where you cancelled the x-y on both sides, both sides were divided by 0, which is invalid in our number system.
Or to put it another way, once you do the impossible, anything can happen! :D
Reply:in Algebra when a answer equals 2 numbers such as 5=3 it is a false statement! 2=1 is not correct algebra
Reply:there is one problem
1+1=2
2=1
but wouldn't you subtract 1 on both sides?
1+1=2
-1 -1
1=1
Reply:that doesnt make any sence at all.... its BS
x = y
-x2= -xy
x2 - y2 = x2 - xy
(x + y)(x - y) = x(x - y)
x + y = x
1 + 1 =2
2 = 1
I can't believe it!
PS the "2" at the end is a "squared."
Is this proof that 1+1=3?
You have a couple of typos, I think. As for the "proof", dividing by x - y is dividing by zero. That is a no-no. (In other words, a * 0 = b * 0 does not imply a = b.)
Reply:IF X=Y AND XPLUS Y = X THEN X=0 AND Y= 0 OR YOU ARE NOT WRITING EQUATIONS, NOT MAKING TRUE STATEMENTS Report It
Reply:This really makes no sense. A proof is valid if and only if logic leads you from one step to another. This is a bunch of unrelated statements, the last of which is incorrect.
Reply:The step where you divided both sides by x - y is valid in general, but it isn't valid here:
Recall that in the initial step, x = y. If x = y, then x - y = 0.
So in the step where you cancelled the x-y on both sides, both sides were divided by 0, which is invalid in our number system.
Or to put it another way, once you do the impossible, anything can happen! :D
Reply:in Algebra when a answer equals 2 numbers such as 5=3 it is a false statement! 2=1 is not correct algebra
Reply:there is one problem
1+1=2
2=1
but wouldn't you subtract 1 on both sides?
1+1=2
-1 -1
1=1
Reply:that doesnt make any sence at all.... its BS
Are my tequila experts out there?
Okay, this is what I have
1 Don Julio - Anejo - 100% de Agave
1 Don Julio - Reposado - 100% de Agave
1 Gazadores - Reposado - 100% de Agave and the box says Agave Azul.
2 Suaza - Anejo - 100% Puro de Agave
Tequila Herradura - Reposado - 100% de Agave
What can you tell me about these makers and what the cost is for each? My mother gave about 10 away over the years and this is what we have left. Can I use any of these for cocktails like Margaritas? Thank you all so much.
Are my tequila experts out there?
First thing is how they been stored? Out of sunlight I hope.
Don Julio is a top shelf brand, best sipped straight. You can make cocktails out of them if you have to, but only after the run-of-the-mill Sauza is gone.
Use up the Sauza on cocktails because it is pretty awful by itself, and the worst of the group. BUT, if you take a lime, peel off a bit of the skin with a veg. peeler and throw it in the bottle, you'll infuse it with flavor. Give it a try. Also besides margaritas, sauza is good for a tequila sunrise, and as a long island iced tea ingredient.
I'd say after Don Julio the next best one you've got is Tequila Herradura.
I have never tried Gazadores, but personally I like the Reposado, so seems like you got a really good collection of Tequilas going on there.
remember, always sweeten Margaritas with sugar water (1 cup sugar and 1 cup water) that's been boiled for a minute (let it cool down before you use it).
...If any more are being given away, save me some!
Reply:Yes you can and the agave is the plant used, nice drinks.
Reply:Don Julio are nice tequilas from Los Altos de Jalisco, the Gonzales family owned the brand but sold it a few years back to Cuervo. Don Julio Anejo around 50.00 and Reposado around 40.
Cazadores (C not G) is also from Los Altos de Jalisco, the Banuelos owned this one but Barcardi bought it. It is good tequila for mixing and will be around 30.00
Sauza is not one I drink or recommend
Herradura is a great Tequila from the Tequila region, another that has been sold, used to be owned by the Romo family and now it is owned by Brown Forman.
My favorite tequilas are Casa Noble and Tesoro, if you want the best in your collection you should by these.
Reply:I'm no tequila conosuir. But there's a bottle of Roposado here that's pretty delicious and is just waiting for tomorrow's sure to be loco fiesta. In Ireland. Cuervo margerita: 1.5 parts tequila, 1 part triple sec, I part fresh lime juice. Shaken with ice, served in a lime rimmed glass.
Reply:Well you have some good ones there. Assuming all are 750ml bottles, you're looking at $30-50 per bottle. Check my link if you want exact prices from a competitive retailer.
Tequilas are graded both by whether it's 100% agave (the good stuff) or not (the cheap stuff like most Cuervos) as well as by aging. All yours are 100% agave, so that means they are all very good tequilas, althhough the Sauza noticeably less so, but probably one of their best ones.
If you've had them for 10+ years they should still be fine unless they've been kept in harsh light or temperature conditions.
Aging classifications are blanco (not aged), reposado (aged about 6 months) and anejo (aged 12-18 months). You also can get special reserves aged even longer.
Anejos generally are best sipped, as they are kind of a waste in margaritas. They are the most expensive.
Reposados are good sipped or in margaritas.
Blancos, which your Sauza could be, are good shot or in margaritas.
The Sauza is probably the least good of the ones you have, and the Don Julios are the best.
Reply:Using them for making Margaritas would be a shame. Just straight, no ice is the way to go with tose.
I would say their price should all be in the same range. Here in Mexico around US$ 40.00.
1 Don Julio - Anejo - 100% de Agave
1 Don Julio - Reposado - 100% de Agave
1 Gazadores - Reposado - 100% de Agave and the box says Agave Azul.
2 Suaza - Anejo - 100% Puro de Agave
Tequila Herradura - Reposado - 100% de Agave
What can you tell me about these makers and what the cost is for each? My mother gave about 10 away over the years and this is what we have left. Can I use any of these for cocktails like Margaritas? Thank you all so much.
Are my tequila experts out there?
First thing is how they been stored? Out of sunlight I hope.
Don Julio is a top shelf brand, best sipped straight. You can make cocktails out of them if you have to, but only after the run-of-the-mill Sauza is gone.
Use up the Sauza on cocktails because it is pretty awful by itself, and the worst of the group. BUT, if you take a lime, peel off a bit of the skin with a veg. peeler and throw it in the bottle, you'll infuse it with flavor. Give it a try. Also besides margaritas, sauza is good for a tequila sunrise, and as a long island iced tea ingredient.
I'd say after Don Julio the next best one you've got is Tequila Herradura.
I have never tried Gazadores, but personally I like the Reposado, so seems like you got a really good collection of Tequilas going on there.
remember, always sweeten Margaritas with sugar water (1 cup sugar and 1 cup water) that's been boiled for a minute (let it cool down before you use it).
...If any more are being given away, save me some!
Reply:Yes you can and the agave is the plant used, nice drinks.
Reply:Don Julio are nice tequilas from Los Altos de Jalisco, the Gonzales family owned the brand but sold it a few years back to Cuervo. Don Julio Anejo around 50.00 and Reposado around 40.
Cazadores (C not G) is also from Los Altos de Jalisco, the Banuelos owned this one but Barcardi bought it. It is good tequila for mixing and will be around 30.00
Sauza is not one I drink or recommend
Herradura is a great Tequila from the Tequila region, another that has been sold, used to be owned by the Romo family and now it is owned by Brown Forman.
My favorite tequilas are Casa Noble and Tesoro, if you want the best in your collection you should by these.
Reply:I'm no tequila conosuir. But there's a bottle of Roposado here that's pretty delicious and is just waiting for tomorrow's sure to be loco fiesta. In Ireland. Cuervo margerita: 1.5 parts tequila, 1 part triple sec, I part fresh lime juice. Shaken with ice, served in a lime rimmed glass.
Reply:Well you have some good ones there. Assuming all are 750ml bottles, you're looking at $30-50 per bottle. Check my link if you want exact prices from a competitive retailer.
Tequilas are graded both by whether it's 100% agave (the good stuff) or not (the cheap stuff like most Cuervos) as well as by aging. All yours are 100% agave, so that means they are all very good tequilas, althhough the Sauza noticeably less so, but probably one of their best ones.
If you've had them for 10+ years they should still be fine unless they've been kept in harsh light or temperature conditions.
Aging classifications are blanco (not aged), reposado (aged about 6 months) and anejo (aged 12-18 months). You also can get special reserves aged even longer.
Anejos generally are best sipped, as they are kind of a waste in margaritas. They are the most expensive.
Reposados are good sipped or in margaritas.
Blancos, which your Sauza could be, are good shot or in margaritas.
The Sauza is probably the least good of the ones you have, and the Don Julios are the best.
Reply:Using them for making Margaritas would be a shame. Just straight, no ice is the way to go with tose.
I would say their price should all be in the same range. Here in Mexico around US$ 40.00.
DEBIT CARD AGE help?
how old do you ahve to eb fro a debit card?
I went ot Washington Mutual and tehy only agave me an ATM card
tehy wouldnt giv me a debit card
DEBIT CARD AGE help?
Debit cards are usually issued by Visa or Mastercard and all Visa/MC cards require a legal contract to use (whether debit or credit).
In the US you cannot legally sign a contract until you are 18 years old.
If you are over 18, then WAMU wants to see if you can be responsible (like not overdrawing your account) for a few months before they issue you a debit card.
Hope that helps
Reply:Different banks have different policies. Where I live there is a bank in town that will allow a 16 year old to have a debit card attached to a checking account. Another bank in town won't issue anything but a savings account to a minor so they don't even get an ATM card! So you really just have to shop around.
Reply:I don't know the official age but honestly I think it depends on who helps you. Some people are nice and they will give you one and other people wont. I was able to get one from Wells Fargo when I was sixteen but my friend was not able to. Try Wells Fargo or Bank of America or you can have a parents name on the account then they should give you a debit card no matter what if you have your parents ok.
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I went ot Washington Mutual and tehy only agave me an ATM card
tehy wouldnt giv me a debit card
DEBIT CARD AGE help?
Debit cards are usually issued by Visa or Mastercard and all Visa/MC cards require a legal contract to use (whether debit or credit).
In the US you cannot legally sign a contract until you are 18 years old.
If you are over 18, then WAMU wants to see if you can be responsible (like not overdrawing your account) for a few months before they issue you a debit card.
Hope that helps
Reply:Different banks have different policies. Where I live there is a bank in town that will allow a 16 year old to have a debit card attached to a checking account. Another bank in town won't issue anything but a savings account to a minor so they don't even get an ATM card! So you really just have to shop around.
Reply:I don't know the official age but honestly I think it depends on who helps you. Some people are nice and they will give you one and other people wont. I was able to get one from Wells Fargo when I was sixteen but my friend was not able to. Try Wells Fargo or Bank of America or you can have a parents name on the account then they should give you a debit card no matter what if you have your parents ok.
How does this sound for breakfast?
oatmeal w/ unsweetened shredded coconut, cocoa powder, some slivered almonds and sweetened with agave nectar
How does this sound for breakfast?
sounds good, but if you're trying to lose weight, i would leave the coconut out. (even if it is unsweetened), otherwise sounds nice! :-)
Reply:NO NO NO. to cocunut much.
I say go with the orginal
Eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice.
or Cereal even though it doesnt do anything for your energy nor your health.
Reply:It sounds like a tasty healthy breakfast but it would be more balanced if you had some fruits or vegetables
Reply:i don't really like oatmeal but i might like it like that.
Reply:sounds fine. better than what I eat for breakfast. which would be anything I got my hands on. nothing is off limits. including cookies.
Reply:Sounds good but make sure it is not bitter, that may be your only problem.
Sounds moderately healthy too.
Reply:Sounds delicious!!
Reply:I don't like coconut, but the rest sounds delicious!!!!
Reply:disgusting.
Cap'n Crunch ftw!
Reply:I would try it, sounds healthy
Reply:i would totally eat that.
Reply:its healty, good way to start your day
Reply:pretty good
Reply:healthy and good! :D
I want some!
Reply:gross ...how bout some biscuits and gravy baby ....yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
How does this sound for breakfast?
sounds good, but if you're trying to lose weight, i would leave the coconut out. (even if it is unsweetened), otherwise sounds nice! :-)
Reply:NO NO NO. to cocunut much.
I say go with the orginal
Eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice.
or Cereal even though it doesnt do anything for your energy nor your health.
Reply:It sounds like a tasty healthy breakfast but it would be more balanced if you had some fruits or vegetables
Reply:i don't really like oatmeal but i might like it like that.
Reply:sounds fine. better than what I eat for breakfast. which would be anything I got my hands on. nothing is off limits. including cookies.
Reply:Sounds good but make sure it is not bitter, that may be your only problem.
Sounds moderately healthy too.
Reply:Sounds delicious!!
Reply:I don't like coconut, but the rest sounds delicious!!!!
Reply:disgusting.
Cap'n Crunch ftw!
Reply:I would try it, sounds healthy
Reply:i would totally eat that.
Reply:its healty, good way to start your day
Reply:pretty good
Reply:healthy and good! :D
I want some!
Reply:gross ...how bout some biscuits and gravy baby ....yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
About how much?
how much will a bottle of 100% pure agave patrone cost me in mexico
About how much?
When i was in mexico, Bellive it or not, they didn't sell patron that's just for the states an equivilant should cost around $35
But you can get better quality tequila at the same price as Patron would cost you here.
Reply:20004676883
About how much?
When i was in mexico, Bellive it or not, they didn't sell patron that's just for the states an equivilant should cost around $35
But you can get better quality tequila at the same price as Patron would cost you here.
Reply:20004676883
What is this tree?
It's the one in the center of the photo, not the agave in the foreground, or the podacarpus in the background. I'm thinking some kind of rubber plant? Thanks!
http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii127...
What is this tree?
This appears to be Ficus elastica, the rubber tree. You might take close up photos of the end of the limbs and post those. See if this looks like it:
http://mgonline.com/rubbertreeleaves.jpg
Reply:WELL ITS VERY BEAUTIFUL
BUT BELEIE IT OR NOT ITS AN OAK TREE I EVEN RESEARCHED IT I WAS SUPRISED TOO
Reply:I would agree with the rubber tree - if you look closely at the photo of the fiddle-leaf fig, the base of the leaf is "eared", meaning it has two lobes. The plant in your original photo doesn't have these, but come straight in to the petiole (stem) of the leaf.
Reply:Si. I'd say elastica, but I'm no Ficus expert. Although I would suggest it's a cultivar - some striking veination you don't usually get on straight species elastica.
http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii127...
What is this tree?
This appears to be Ficus elastica, the rubber tree. You might take close up photos of the end of the limbs and post those. See if this looks like it:
http://mgonline.com/rubbertreeleaves.jpg
Reply:WELL ITS VERY BEAUTIFUL
BUT BELEIE IT OR NOT ITS AN OAK TREE I EVEN RESEARCHED IT I WAS SUPRISED TOO
Reply:I would agree with the rubber tree - if you look closely at the photo of the fiddle-leaf fig, the base of the leaf is "eared", meaning it has two lobes. The plant in your original photo doesn't have these, but come straight in to the petiole (stem) of the leaf.
Reply:Si. I'd say elastica, but I'm no Ficus expert. Although I would suggest it's a cultivar - some striking veination you don't usually get on straight species elastica.
Was my breakfast healthy?
1/2 cup oatmeal with 1/4 cup baked all natural granola, 1 tbsp of agave nectar and 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder. All together 4 grams of fat
Was my breakfast healthy?
Very healthy, what's for lunch ?
Reply:Yes siree Bob
Reply:Good job, and keep it up.
Reply:yeah it was healthy.
Reply:Sounds like you are on a good path for the rest of your day. :-)
Reply:thats pretty good... good job!
Reply:This sounds great to me! Agave nectar is wonderful. It sounds like you know your stuff! Are you cleansing regularly? If you are eating healthy meals without cleansing, you are not reaping the full benefits of a clean lifestyle (nor are you getting all of the nutrients). Consider regular cleansing with all natural, organic, nutrient dense meal replacements. It would also make meal planning a lot easier. I love the idea of less grocery shopping! Check out www.foremostintegrity.com . Since you are already health minded, there could be a very prosperous future for you as well. There is no better job than one in which you can help others.
Beauty Home
Was my breakfast healthy?
Very healthy, what's for lunch ?
Reply:Yes siree Bob
Reply:Good job, and keep it up.
Reply:yeah it was healthy.
Reply:Sounds like you are on a good path for the rest of your day. :-)
Reply:thats pretty good... good job!
Reply:This sounds great to me! Agave nectar is wonderful. It sounds like you know your stuff! Are you cleansing regularly? If you are eating healthy meals without cleansing, you are not reaping the full benefits of a clean lifestyle (nor are you getting all of the nutrients). Consider regular cleansing with all natural, organic, nutrient dense meal replacements. It would also make meal planning a lot easier. I love the idea of less grocery shopping! Check out www.foremostintegrity.com . Since you are already health minded, there could be a very prosperous future for you as well. There is no better job than one in which you can help others.
Beauty Home
Does this exist??
Does a fender MIM blue agave HSS stratocaster with maple fingerboard exist? I have seen a photo of a blue fat strat but was wondering whether it was discontinued etc. and whether you can get a mim one.
Does this exist??
Yes I saw it at office-depot
Does this exist??
Yes I saw it at office-depot
Did you use to be one of the beautiful people?
What happen?
For me, it all started back when I first discovered Patron Tequila.
Damm you blue agave plant!
Did you use to be one of the beautiful people?
Lol. Yes,13 years of unhappy marital bliss tore me up.I have taken care of that problem and feel so much better inside and out.
Reply:I AM 1 OF THE BEAUTIFUL PPL ..LOL
Reply:Yes--and then a trophy wife--not quite sure what happened... although I'm pretty sure that Vodka/cranberry had a lot to do with it.
Reply:Yes. Age and sugar did me in.
Reply:Yes. What happened is that I got fat! LOL!
Reply:i turned 28, and now I'm old.
Reply:nope never was never will be :)
Reply:never one of the beauties but one of the funnies I get by on humour and beer hahaha
Reply:fugly to the bone right from the get-go
For me, it all started back when I first discovered Patron Tequila.
Damm you blue agave plant!
Did you use to be one of the beautiful people?
Lol. Yes,13 years of unhappy marital bliss tore me up.I have taken care of that problem and feel so much better inside and out.
Reply:I AM 1 OF THE BEAUTIFUL PPL ..LOL
Reply:Yes--and then a trophy wife--not quite sure what happened... although I'm pretty sure that Vodka/cranberry had a lot to do with it.
Reply:Yes. Age and sugar did me in.
Reply:Yes. What happened is that I got fat! LOL!
Reply:i turned 28, and now I'm old.
Reply:nope never was never will be :)
Reply:never one of the beauties but one of the funnies I get by on humour and beer hahaha
Reply:fugly to the bone right from the get-go
The original of the word?
the origin of the "vermouth"is
a; wormwood
b .oakwood
c.agave
e.alchemists
The original of the word?
a.) wormwood. like absinthe
Reply:a.) wormwood
a; wormwood
b .oakwood
c.agave
e.alchemists
The original of the word?
a.) wormwood. like absinthe
Reply:a.) wormwood
Did I eat okay today?
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal w/2 tbsp Peanut butter %26amp; Agave nectar
Snack: 2 figs
Lunch: Soynut butter sandwhich w/ blackberries
Snack: broccolli w/ peanut butter
Dinner: tofu, hummus and brown rice
Snack: Animal cookies
12 glasses of water
Did I eat okay today?
you ate ABSOLUTLY FANTASIC!!!
Reply:yea..thats a lot of water though..
Reply:Good job!
Reply:I'm jealous. Very disciplined.
I did great today...until my girlfriend brought over a custard eclair to the house. Oh well
Reply:I'm counting 2 servings of fruit and 1 servings of vegetables. You need AT LEAST 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, preferably 5 of vegetables and 3 of fruits. You need to kick up your fruits and veggies by a good bit! Looks like you could probably use some more calcium and iron as well. What are you doing for B vitamins? You should be supplementing or eating fortified foods.
Reply:Yes, although 12 glasses of water is a little much. Some fruits won't hurt either. :)
Reply:That was really good.
I know that NOBODY does it, but you should eat a little more fruit and vegetables.
You did great on the snacks, while a lot of people would eat fried junk. Also, you drank a lot of water. That's one way of being healty! Hope I could help!!! :)
Reply:no... where is your good fats?
Reply:I think you are showing off. You KNOW you ate good. You ate brocolli, hummus, soy, tofu and you're asking if you ate okay? Its not like you ate pizza, hamburgers and pancakes. Come on!
Reply:Breakfast is great: you've got whole-grains, healthy fats, and protein. However, you should have some calcium-fortified soy milk with it since it seems like you are vegan. Your diet seems to be deficient in calcium (even if you ate a lot of broccoli, you still won't be able to reach the 100% daily value). Also, your diet seems to be lacking in fresh fruits and veggies. You only had the blackberries and the broccoli. I would suggest that you add a green salad to dinner, and maybe a fresh fruit after it. Otherwise I think your diet is great..sounds really healthy.
Oh yeah, another point I'd like to make: 12 glasses of water sounds like a lil too much. Only drink if you are thirsty; drinking too much water can tax your kidneys. The phrase "the more, the better" does not apply in this case. Unless you are an athlete and sweat a ton, I don't see why you should drink that much water.
augmon
Snack: 2 figs
Lunch: Soynut butter sandwhich w/ blackberries
Snack: broccolli w/ peanut butter
Dinner: tofu, hummus and brown rice
Snack: Animal cookies
12 glasses of water
Did I eat okay today?
you ate ABSOLUTLY FANTASIC!!!
Reply:yea..thats a lot of water though..
Reply:Good job!
Reply:I'm jealous. Very disciplined.
I did great today...until my girlfriend brought over a custard eclair to the house. Oh well
Reply:I'm counting 2 servings of fruit and 1 servings of vegetables. You need AT LEAST 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, preferably 5 of vegetables and 3 of fruits. You need to kick up your fruits and veggies by a good bit! Looks like you could probably use some more calcium and iron as well. What are you doing for B vitamins? You should be supplementing or eating fortified foods.
Reply:Yes, although 12 glasses of water is a little much. Some fruits won't hurt either. :)
Reply:That was really good.
I know that NOBODY does it, but you should eat a little more fruit and vegetables.
You did great on the snacks, while a lot of people would eat fried junk. Also, you drank a lot of water. That's one way of being healty! Hope I could help!!! :)
Reply:no... where is your good fats?
Reply:I think you are showing off. You KNOW you ate good. You ate brocolli, hummus, soy, tofu and you're asking if you ate okay? Its not like you ate pizza, hamburgers and pancakes. Come on!
Reply:Breakfast is great: you've got whole-grains, healthy fats, and protein. However, you should have some calcium-fortified soy milk with it since it seems like you are vegan. Your diet seems to be deficient in calcium (even if you ate a lot of broccoli, you still won't be able to reach the 100% daily value). Also, your diet seems to be lacking in fresh fruits and veggies. You only had the blackberries and the broccoli. I would suggest that you add a green salad to dinner, and maybe a fresh fruit after it. Otherwise I think your diet is great..sounds really healthy.
Oh yeah, another point I'd like to make: 12 glasses of water sounds like a lil too much. Only drink if you are thirsty; drinking too much water can tax your kidneys. The phrase "the more, the better" does not apply in this case. Unless you are an athlete and sweat a ton, I don't see why you should drink that much water.
augmon
About how much?
how much will a bottle of 100% pure agave patrone cost me in mexico
About how much?
Hi!~ A friend of mind just gave us a bottle 1.75 ltr %26amp; they paid $33.00~ Have Fun! Ali
About how much?
Hi!~ A friend of mind just gave us a bottle 1.75 ltr %26amp; they paid $33.00~ Have Fun! Ali
Did you know buying Tequila?.?
I just found out that not all Tequila sold %26amp; exported in Mexico are from Agave. Most of the cheaper ones sold less than $MXN100 contain fake Tequila.
I was later told that if I wanted to buy good, real and solid tasting Tequila I have to buy those with the label 100% de Agave (100% from Agave). Even the ones that say Distilled from Agave are not 100% pure, may contain other forms of cheapen liquar.
What's the deal, I thought the word Tequila was patented by the Mexican government, so why would they allow imitation of their product within their own borders.
Did you know buying Tequila?.?
It is in Mexico, and actually can only be called tequila if it is made in Jalisco county. Much like Champaign can only be called Champaign if made from Champaign France.
But once it hits the states… it can be anything the US regulates it to be. Most of the cheap stuff is 10-20% tequila the rest a sugar alcohol
Reply:If you want 100% de Agave then that is what you need to look for. Personally I can't tell the difference.
Reply:If you want the straight skinny on tequila, try looking here:
http://www.itequila.org/index.htm
Reply:It seems like everything sold can be made generically. Even Tequila.
Reply:It's not that big of a deal. Why does the American USDA allow high fructose corn syrup into almost all food, yet warns people about staying healthy and eating right? Hypocrites.
Reply:I only drink reposados and anjeos and they are always 100% blue agave....my fave is Milagro Anjeo....it is worth the 60 bucks a bottle
Reply:Si Senor. Many people don't know this but if you want real 100% Tequila you must spend a little more and get the ones than say 100% de Agave. The rest of them can be 100% fake . The good brands like Don Julio, Hornitos are all 100% puro Agave.
Don't drink the cheap ones, I think they are made from corn with artificial flavoring. Real Mexicans, the one that has money drink the real Tequila. We leave the cheap rubbish to the banditos and those crossing the border.
I was later told that if I wanted to buy good, real and solid tasting Tequila I have to buy those with the label 100% de Agave (100% from Agave). Even the ones that say Distilled from Agave are not 100% pure, may contain other forms of cheapen liquar.
What's the deal, I thought the word Tequila was patented by the Mexican government, so why would they allow imitation of their product within their own borders.
Did you know buying Tequila?.?
It is in Mexico, and actually can only be called tequila if it is made in Jalisco county. Much like Champaign can only be called Champaign if made from Champaign France.
But once it hits the states… it can be anything the US regulates it to be. Most of the cheap stuff is 10-20% tequila the rest a sugar alcohol
Reply:If you want 100% de Agave then that is what you need to look for. Personally I can't tell the difference.
Reply:If you want the straight skinny on tequila, try looking here:
http://www.itequila.org/index.htm
Reply:It seems like everything sold can be made generically. Even Tequila.
Reply:It's not that big of a deal. Why does the American USDA allow high fructose corn syrup into almost all food, yet warns people about staying healthy and eating right? Hypocrites.
Reply:I only drink reposados and anjeos and they are always 100% blue agave....my fave is Milagro Anjeo....it is worth the 60 bucks a bottle
Reply:Si Senor. Many people don't know this but if you want real 100% Tequila you must spend a little more and get the ones than say 100% de Agave. The rest of them can be 100% fake . The good brands like Don Julio, Hornitos are all 100% puro Agave.
Don't drink the cheap ones, I think they are made from corn with artificial flavoring. Real Mexicans, the one that has money drink the real Tequila. We leave the cheap rubbish to the banditos and those crossing the border.
Navajo Questions?
1. what ways of living did the navajo learn from the pueblo indians?
2. which group of indians lived in the southern part of new mexico and ate agave plants?
3. Which group of indians lived in the southwestern part of new mexico and were called the Gila Apaches by the spaniards ?
4. Which indian group lived as hunter-gathers in northeastern New Mexico ?
5. How did most Apaches make their living?
Navajo Questions?
4 would be tiwa
5 would be by growing corn, weaving, making pottery and trading turquoise
1 would be, I think, building adobe houses.
2. which group of indians lived in the southern part of new mexico and ate agave plants?
3. Which group of indians lived in the southwestern part of new mexico and were called the Gila Apaches by the spaniards ?
4. Which indian group lived as hunter-gathers in northeastern New Mexico ?
5. How did most Apaches make their living?
Navajo Questions?
4 would be tiwa
5 would be by growing corn, weaving, making pottery and trading turquoise
1 would be, I think, building adobe houses.
Does anyone know where I can buy MIM telecasters online?
I am really interested in getting the agave blue color.
Does anyone know where I can buy MIM telecasters online?
Musiciansfriend.com should have them for a pretty good price if you want a new one. They tend to go pretty cheap on ebay though as well.
Reply:try EBAY or AMAZON
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Does anyone know where I can buy MIM telecasters online?
Musiciansfriend.com should have them for a pretty good price if you want a new one. They tend to go pretty cheap on ebay though as well.
Reply:try EBAY or AMAZON
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Homemade tequila?
i have several, fairly large blue agaves. i was wondering if anyone knew what steps i would need to take to go about making my own tequila, just as a fun little project. i have heard that it requires a lot of leaves but i do not know any other details.
-thanks
Homemade tequila?
You need to harvest them right and shave it properly or you can easily ruin your efforts.
Go here for advice
Reply:Listen to "David L" And get your head out of your A--!!
Reply:Wow this is the second or third time some one has asked this.
First of all it would not be legal in 2 different ways. 1) The U.S. does not allow you to make hard liquor of any kind. For good reason if not done right this could make you very sick or even kill you! Back in the day of moon shine lots of people got very sick or even died. 2) In the case of Tequila it is not legal to make it outside of certain States within Mexico. It is a double law breaker there. lol
Also, it takes a skilled Jimador (the guy who tends to the agave plants) to know when to pick the right plants. Then you have to shave the leaves down until you get to the "pina" (pineapple in English). Then the pina gets cooked down and stored in steel vats in the case of Blanco and then can get aged in oak barrels for up to 6 months to get a Repesado or gets aged over 6 months to be called an Anejo.
Blanco, Repesado and Anejo are the main types of tequila that you see. There is however, gold and silver which are at least 51% agave (by law nothing can even be called tequila unless it is at least 51% agave) and then carmel colorings and other stuff is put in there. This stuff is crap! Crap marketed to white Americans who do not know any better. These do not taste good and will give you a very nasty headache/hang over. That is why a lot of Americans do not like tequila because they have only had that Jose Cuervo gold crap which has made them sick. lol! The REAL stuff (see above) taste delicious and will not make you sick either.
There is also a rather new catagory called Reserva and this is usually aged for well over a year and has a very high level of craftmansship put into every bottle very much like a very high end bottle of wine.
Not only is there too much work/skill involved it is not even legal! You would have to move to the tequila region of Mexico (Jalisco and parts of Guanajuato and Nayarit ) and then get trained as a Jimador to even get started.
Reply:it would involve harvesting and preparing the leaves, mashing, a good long boil, pitching yeast, letting it ferment, distilling (which is very illegal in the US), and letting it age. Way more effort than it's worth even if you are an experienced homebrewer
Reply:I ♥ tequila! I hope this works out for you!
http://www.itequila.org/made.htm
Reply:Dont trouble yourself. Just go out and buy a bottle. Easier.
-thanks
Homemade tequila?
You need to harvest them right and shave it properly or you can easily ruin your efforts.
Go here for advice
Reply:Listen to "David L" And get your head out of your A--!!
Reply:Wow this is the second or third time some one has asked this.
First of all it would not be legal in 2 different ways. 1) The U.S. does not allow you to make hard liquor of any kind. For good reason if not done right this could make you very sick or even kill you! Back in the day of moon shine lots of people got very sick or even died. 2) In the case of Tequila it is not legal to make it outside of certain States within Mexico. It is a double law breaker there. lol
Also, it takes a skilled Jimador (the guy who tends to the agave plants) to know when to pick the right plants. Then you have to shave the leaves down until you get to the "pina" (pineapple in English). Then the pina gets cooked down and stored in steel vats in the case of Blanco and then can get aged in oak barrels for up to 6 months to get a Repesado or gets aged over 6 months to be called an Anejo.
Blanco, Repesado and Anejo are the main types of tequila that you see. There is however, gold and silver which are at least 51% agave (by law nothing can even be called tequila unless it is at least 51% agave) and then carmel colorings and other stuff is put in there. This stuff is crap! Crap marketed to white Americans who do not know any better. These do not taste good and will give you a very nasty headache/hang over. That is why a lot of Americans do not like tequila because they have only had that Jose Cuervo gold crap which has made them sick. lol! The REAL stuff (see above) taste delicious and will not make you sick either.
There is also a rather new catagory called Reserva and this is usually aged for well over a year and has a very high level of craftmansship put into every bottle very much like a very high end bottle of wine.
Not only is there too much work/skill involved it is not even legal! You would have to move to the tequila region of Mexico (Jalisco and parts of Guanajuato and Nayarit ) and then get trained as a Jimador to even get started.
Reply:it would involve harvesting and preparing the leaves, mashing, a good long boil, pitching yeast, letting it ferment, distilling (which is very illegal in the US), and letting it age. Way more effort than it's worth even if you are an experienced homebrewer
Reply:I ♥ tequila! I hope this works out for you!
http://www.itequila.org/made.htm
Reply:Dont trouble yourself. Just go out and buy a bottle. Easier.
Can you believe this Tequila costs $150,000!!!!???
http://u.univision.com/contentroot/uol/a...
"Ultra-premium may be a popular buzz word for marketers, but there is a difference between the truly high-end spirits and the ones that are simply "ok". Pasion Azteca is the real deal. Made by Ley .925, only 66 bottles of the 100% blue agave tequila, aged for six years, will be produced. The tequila will be packaged in handmade gold and platinum bottles with original art (pictured) from Alejandro Gómez Oropeza on the labels. It is being marketed as the most unique and expensive tequila in history - and they're not kidding. Each bottle is $150,000. "
http://www.luxist.com/2006/06/02/pasion-...
Has anyone tasted it by the way!?!?
Can you believe this Tequila costs $150,000!!!!???
I'll take a case. charge it to my dioamond credit card.
Reply:sure, why not..
Reply:NO, its to expensive i think i will stick to the cheap stuff and what taste a little better.
Reply:Yes I just picked up a few bottles today ;)
Reply:It is the bottle itself that costs so much money...
"Ultra-premium may be a popular buzz word for marketers, but there is a difference between the truly high-end spirits and the ones that are simply "ok". Pasion Azteca is the real deal. Made by Ley .925, only 66 bottles of the 100% blue agave tequila, aged for six years, will be produced. The tequila will be packaged in handmade gold and platinum bottles with original art (pictured) from Alejandro Gómez Oropeza on the labels. It is being marketed as the most unique and expensive tequila in history - and they're not kidding. Each bottle is $150,000. "
http://www.luxist.com/2006/06/02/pasion-...
Has anyone tasted it by the way!?!?
Can you believe this Tequila costs $150,000!!!!???
I'll take a case. charge it to my dioamond credit card.
Reply:sure, why not..
Reply:NO, its to expensive i think i will stick to the cheap stuff and what taste a little better.
Reply:Yes I just picked up a few bottles today ;)
Reply:It is the bottle itself that costs so much money...
How did I do today?
breakfast..oatmeal w/ 1tbsp agave nectar and 1/4 granola
2nd meal..1/2 cup all natural granola with soymilk
Lunch..Lentils w/green beans and hummus
snack..baby carrots with little pb
dinner..brown rice w/tofu and veggies
How did I do today?
holy crap dude! ya that sounds more healthy than the produce i-al! seriously! .......maybe i should cut back on the cheesecake!
Reply:it sounds very healthy but i woudn't eat some of things u said b cuz i never ate them though.
Reply:Good planning and discipline.Hope you also know how to sincerely enjoy these food. good luck with your goals!
Reply:do you really even have to ask? thats GREAT! much better than i could ever do! keep up the good work!
Reply:You did great
You will be needing to run to the toilet after that lot lol
2nd meal..1/2 cup all natural granola with soymilk
Lunch..Lentils w/green beans and hummus
snack..baby carrots with little pb
dinner..brown rice w/tofu and veggies
How did I do today?
holy crap dude! ya that sounds more healthy than the produce i-al! seriously! .......maybe i should cut back on the cheesecake!
Reply:it sounds very healthy but i woudn't eat some of things u said b cuz i never ate them though.
Reply:Good planning and discipline.Hope you also know how to sincerely enjoy these food. good luck with your goals!
Reply:do you really even have to ask? thats GREAT! much better than i could ever do! keep up the good work!
Reply:You did great
You will be needing to run to the toilet after that lot lol
Desert plant with 12' stalk?
It's an astonishing plant. Looks like an agave but is much bigger. Flower stalk, now at 12', seemed to appear suddenly. Hope someone can tell me what it is!
Desert plant with 12' stalk?
The plant is known as a Century plant. Agave. It is called this because it is mistakenly though to bloom once every 100 years.
Reply:There are many, many, many different species of agave. You probably saw one type.
Also, your questioning technique needs work.
Reply:I'm not sure if link below will load - but I'm guessing what you are looking at is a YUCCA plant.
arenas
Desert plant with 12' stalk?
The plant is known as a Century plant. Agave. It is called this because it is mistakenly though to bloom once every 100 years.
Reply:There are many, many, many different species of agave. You probably saw one type.
Also, your questioning technique needs work.
Reply:I'm not sure if link below will load - but I'm guessing what you are looking at is a YUCCA plant.
arenas
Which is better for sweetener in my tea..?
and lower calories or what ever makes you fat nowadays because i drink it before I go to bed, so...raw agave nector, honey or maple syrup? Thank you in advance :]
Which is better for sweetener in my tea..?
maple syrup if it is pure.....
the others are not natural and don't help honey is not as good!
Reply:Splendid
Which is better for sweetener in my tea..?
maple syrup if it is pure.....
the others are not natural and don't help honey is not as good!
Reply:Splendid
Sauza Tequila Blanco?
Got any drink recipes for agave tequila? Ive got a bottle of Sauza.
Sauza Tequila Blanco?
put a shot into a ventilator mixed with a bit of crystal meth you'll be sky high
Reply:tequila and lime ... cant be beat...personally i like gold
Reply:well, straight up is nice!
of course, the classic margarita is always good.
this may sound weird, but try mixing it with watermelon puckers as a shot....it is bangin!
Sauza Tequila Blanco?
put a shot into a ventilator mixed with a bit of crystal meth you'll be sky high
Reply:tequila and lime ... cant be beat...personally i like gold
Reply:well, straight up is nice!
of course, the classic margarita is always good.
this may sound weird, but try mixing it with watermelon puckers as a shot....it is bangin!
Who likes mezcal(This is what I have, with review snippet)?
It is Monte Alban, and made in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Company sometimes gives a little leaflet about
the spirit. The Aztecs took this species of agave
(not the blue), and fermented the juice into "pulque".
When the Spaniards took over Mexico, they used
the plant to make a stronger drink, mezcal.
/////I'm drinking it straight, since I don't know any
better. If you never had Mezcal it is very pungent.
You could say it stinks. But it will give you a good
buzz, if that's what you want. Slightly different
feeling than you get from drinking tequila. This
drink is 80 proof.
DD%26amp;D.
...
Who likes mezcal(This is what I have, with review snippet)?
I'm in San Diego, so I know tequilas.....Mezcal is NOT tequila...it's a brand all it's own and it will kick your behind. It's not the smoothest stuff in the world, but if you're simply looking to get your butt kicked, this stuff will take care of you. It's main claim to fame is the fact that they put a little worm in every bottle. (i think they still do this) And when you finish the bottle, you're supposed to eat the worm. Good luck.
Reply:Very new to me.
Reply:Very different from tequila, it has a earthy taste and much more smoky and "pungent", as you put it. The process is differ net and the plant it comes from is different...
I enjoy the mezcals from Del Maguey www.mezcal.com
Reply:I've had it many years ago and if you really want the good buzz it is capable of.. make sure you eat the worm in the bottle..for real!
Reply:My inlaws bought us a bottle of that same stuff for Christmas one year after we told them we like tequila.
I thought the stuff was appauling. It was the nastiest liquor I have ever tasted or smelt. We promptly gave it to a friend who has a home bar.
Company sometimes gives a little leaflet about
the spirit. The Aztecs took this species of agave
(not the blue), and fermented the juice into "pulque".
When the Spaniards took over Mexico, they used
the plant to make a stronger drink, mezcal.
/////I'm drinking it straight, since I don't know any
better. If you never had Mezcal it is very pungent.
You could say it stinks. But it will give you a good
buzz, if that's what you want. Slightly different
feeling than you get from drinking tequila. This
drink is 80 proof.
DD%26amp;D.
...
Who likes mezcal(This is what I have, with review snippet)?
I'm in San Diego, so I know tequilas.....Mezcal is NOT tequila...it's a brand all it's own and it will kick your behind. It's not the smoothest stuff in the world, but if you're simply looking to get your butt kicked, this stuff will take care of you. It's main claim to fame is the fact that they put a little worm in every bottle. (i think they still do this) And when you finish the bottle, you're supposed to eat the worm. Good luck.
Reply:Very new to me.
Reply:Very different from tequila, it has a earthy taste and much more smoky and "pungent", as you put it. The process is differ net and the plant it comes from is different...
I enjoy the mezcals from Del Maguey www.mezcal.com
Reply:I've had it many years ago and if you really want the good buzz it is capable of.. make sure you eat the worm in the bottle..for real!
Reply:My inlaws bought us a bottle of that same stuff for Christmas one year after we told them we like tequila.
I thought the stuff was appauling. It was the nastiest liquor I have ever tasted or smelt. We promptly gave it to a friend who has a home bar.
Is Gluten-Free Sugar-Free dessert possible?
I have a gluten intolerance along with hypoglycemia. I cannot tolerate fruit, honey, sugar, artificial sweeteners, etc. I can tolerate Stevia, but it tastes disgusting to me. I do however love agave nectar, and I have no reaction from it.
Does anyone know of ANY dessert I could make? My wedding is coming up in less than a month, and it would be awesome if I had a cake of my own (or any dessert for that matter).
Any suggestions?
Is Gluten-Free Sugar-Free dessert possible?
I found this recipe for gluten-free flour for baking...
Barbara's Gluten Free Flour Mixture
1 cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup sweet rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca starch
1/4 cup millet flour (You can substitute another flour with this flour.)
i suspect you could use that for a cake that is made like a pineapple cake, using the agave nectar in place of the pineapple
you have a very difficult allergy combination- i bet you're rail thin!
i also found a site that might help you out, http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/20... its all about baking gluten free.
you might try a health food store as well- maybe they can help you out
the gluten free godess also has this to say... Okay. I know sugar has gotten a bad rap. It’s blamed for all kinds of symptoms. And some individuals may, indeed, be sensitive to too much of it. After a lot of experimenting and personal research, here is what I – personally - think about cane sugar. [If you are allergic to cane because it is in the grass family, you may be able to handle beet sugar, or palm sugar; ask your doctor.]
Susan
Reply:Take a look at this sites:
www.expertfoods.com/rec-desserts.php - 7k
www.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid... - 24k
There is a recipe here:
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/dessert...
Reply:OK Ashley 84
I know that I am not going to get it right on the first try ,so maybe someone who also knows what they are doing can add to the idea.
My basic idea is a molded mousse using gelatin, flavored whipped cream and egg whites.
The mousse could be served in molded individual portions to the guests and you and your groom would have a larger mold used so you can do the ceremonial "cake cutting "
We of course need a dominant flavor and it needs to plate well.
Let's see where this goes.
Gumps
Does anyone know of ANY dessert I could make? My wedding is coming up in less than a month, and it would be awesome if I had a cake of my own (or any dessert for that matter).
Any suggestions?
Is Gluten-Free Sugar-Free dessert possible?
I found this recipe for gluten-free flour for baking...
Barbara's Gluten Free Flour Mixture
1 cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup sweet rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca starch
1/4 cup millet flour (You can substitute another flour with this flour.)
i suspect you could use that for a cake that is made like a pineapple cake, using the agave nectar in place of the pineapple
you have a very difficult allergy combination- i bet you're rail thin!
i also found a site that might help you out, http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/20... its all about baking gluten free.
you might try a health food store as well- maybe they can help you out
the gluten free godess also has this to say... Okay. I know sugar has gotten a bad rap. It’s blamed for all kinds of symptoms. And some individuals may, indeed, be sensitive to too much of it. After a lot of experimenting and personal research, here is what I – personally - think about cane sugar. [If you are allergic to cane because it is in the grass family, you may be able to handle beet sugar, or palm sugar; ask your doctor.]
Susan
Reply:Take a look at this sites:
www.expertfoods.com/rec-desserts.php - 7k
www.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid... - 24k
There is a recipe here:
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/dessert...
Reply:OK Ashley 84
I know that I am not going to get it right on the first try ,so maybe someone who also knows what they are doing can add to the idea.
My basic idea is a molded mousse using gelatin, flavored whipped cream and egg whites.
The mousse could be served in molded individual portions to the guests and you and your groom would have a larger mold used so you can do the ceremonial "cake cutting "
We of course need a dominant flavor and it needs to plate well.
Let's see where this goes.
Gumps
Why not just Ask Canada and the Central American nations to Join the United States .?
Every state flies its flag beneath that of our nations flag . Since we are much stronger as a collective nation then individual States and since we seem to have added States in the past why not Bring Mexico and Canada under our Flag and become a United States that is growing .
Think of the possibilities if we include these areas. Canada has huge forests and oil reserves and gold and silver .
Mexico has huge untapped oil fields and hard working people of faith and the Blue agave plant .
I would consider adding these country's a great plus for all of us .
If we are not a nation that is growing and expanding then we are complacent stagnant and living off the assets we have accumulated to date .
This is turn our nation into a service culture . Creating two classes . The rich and the poor .
As one of the Middle class workers we need projects like an expansion into Mexico to continue our way of life . Not the other way around where Mexicans come here to improve their lives .
Why not just Ask Canada and the Central American nations to Join the United States .?
What a foolish thing to say. Firstly the cheap "illegal" immigration is why the American middle class is dying out.
They don't demand the same pay as the middle class of Americans
Who do you think the companies want to hire? you? someone who demands a decent wage, plus health care, and a 401K ...OR our Mexican friends who just want a couple bucks per hour?
Start thinking. Do you have any pride in your country? Long live America!
But with people like you around it is sure to die a long and painful death.
Good luck and God bless.
Reply:Remember the song? Cherokee people Cherokee tribe, they took away our native language the tomahawk and the carving knife, they put us all in a reservation, the whole Cherokee nation...
Reply:Of course, that's not very easy.
It's not like it was in the 19th century, where we were annexing land that was largely unclaimed (in the traditional nation-state sense). Canada and Mexico have cultures, governments, people with VERY different ideas about how society should be run. It would be a clash of civilizations and would require the US to give up much of its sovereignty on many issues.
Plus, the country would be so big and unwieldy there'd be no way you could have a central government -- it would just have to be more like the EU -- a group of affiliated nations engged in agreements for trade. And the US is way too stubborn for that (plus, that arrangement would probably be a negative economically for the US, since we'd be the strongest enonomic power bolstering relatively smaller economies).
But yeah, the natural resources would be cool... especially the Blue Agave. If the US continues its fossil fuel consumption, we may face that possibility in 50 years or so, but right now, too impracticable.
Interesting visionary ideas, though.
Reply:You're describing, of course, what you believe the plan actually is.
Reply:they are trying that...
do a google search on the "North American Union"
Reply:I don't think that it's a good idea at all.
However if the U S were to join Canada and become a third territory that would not be as bad.
Just think, oil, (Canada sells more oil to the U S than any other country) health care, a multi-party political system, more guns per person than the US (it's just that we don't run around killing people) lots of fresh water lots of lumber, and most of all a better education system, and 30 plus million polite people.
And besides we're bigger and on top - if this were a prison you'd be our B****.
Reply:I don't want to share my country with a pansie country (Canada) and a 3rd world country (Mexico).
Reply:Bush thought of that in 2000 = Canadian Jew David Frum was his speech writer. Alberto Gonzales (son of illegals) was his adviser......
Reply:Uhh,
Because in case you haven't noticed, America is going down the tubes?
Are we the ones being attacked by terrorists?
No...
Are we five trillion dollars in debt?
No...
Do we have an awful international reputation for pissing everyone else off?
No...
Do we have dumb, dumb leaders that just go around provoking and bullying other nations?
No...
Are we known for having a history based on racism, slavery and slaughtering Natives by the thousands?
No...
Do we always botch up our war efforts, and bomb friendly soldiers (oooh "accidents")?
No...
Do we produce 20% of the world's emissions?
No...
Do we have to be provoked to enter a major conflict? (In world war 1 and 2, America had to be attacked before it started fighting for whats right)
No...
Do we try and invade people, then pussy foot around and run away when the going gets tough?
No...
Did we massacre a million civilians in the Philippine islands?
No...
Uh-huh. What you're proposing is "manifest destiny", some Americans believe it is their god-given right to own the entire continent.
Canadians would not like to have their reputation soiled by joining with the American dogs. Take it by force?
Hmm you've tried....
Oooh it looks like you've sent a total of eight invasion forces over the past two centuries. HMM, ALL BEATEN BY THE BRITISH. They'll come and save us again lol
Reply:Canada's got their stuff together better than we do at the moment.
Reply:I've always thought it would be great to add a few new states. However, I'm not sure adding them randomly would be healthy. There's something valuable about the American system that many outside, including Canadians, don't seem to appreciate. The idea of individual liberty and responsibility seems to be a uniquely American concept. Plus, adding dozens of new states all at once would be destabilizing. I propose inviting the Virgin Islands to join as a state, and offering the same proposition to the Bahamas (although i'm sure they'd turn us down...too attached to the British monarchy). Puerto Rico has already voted the idea down, so we can't go there.
Adding a new state voluntarily would be a valuable exercise, because it would allow us to revisit what it means to be a state and how they would maintain a separate identity while still adopting a specific Constitutional structure. I think we'd all learn a little. But let's do one small state at a time.
Reply:The American people don't want that, the Canadian people don't want that, the Mexican people don't want that and other "central-American" countries don't want that.
Why can't we just have bi-lateral trade with these countries for the mutual benefit of each?
The American economy would be crushed if we took on Central America as a 51st state. Our entitlements of social security, welfare, Medicare, etc. have already built up a bill of $40 TRILLION dollars. This is money that we don't have. We can't pay for it!
Also think of the kind of Police State that would be required to enforce the law, especially in regards to Mexico’s drug problem.
If they print more money without raising interest rates, inflation goes out of control. People will need to carry around a back-pack full of cash just to buy a loaf of bread.
If we raise interest rates along with the printing of extra money, then it could push our volatile economy into a depression.
The Neo-Cons are already working on the destruction of American sovereignty by creating a North American Union, similar to the E.U. (a single currency and the governments of individual nations have to submit to the will of the North American Union Government). That means that the government that you vote into power has no power because they have to submit to the will of the higher power. The little-guy gets screwed again.
Mexico, the US, and Canada have different cultures, different politics, different forms of government, different values and different ideas of Unalienable Rights. It is a very, very bad idea to try to force these three different Nations to become one.
Reply:So... you don't support their freedom to be separate nations from us?
Not everyone believes what we believe.
Reply:Sounds a tad bit Imperialistic to me.
Reply:What do you think the ultimate goal is. This is what certain people are striving for. Panamerica.
Think of the possibilities if we include these areas. Canada has huge forests and oil reserves and gold and silver .
Mexico has huge untapped oil fields and hard working people of faith and the Blue agave plant .
I would consider adding these country's a great plus for all of us .
If we are not a nation that is growing and expanding then we are complacent stagnant and living off the assets we have accumulated to date .
This is turn our nation into a service culture . Creating two classes . The rich and the poor .
As one of the Middle class workers we need projects like an expansion into Mexico to continue our way of life . Not the other way around where Mexicans come here to improve their lives .
Why not just Ask Canada and the Central American nations to Join the United States .?
What a foolish thing to say. Firstly the cheap "illegal" immigration is why the American middle class is dying out.
They don't demand the same pay as the middle class of Americans
Who do you think the companies want to hire? you? someone who demands a decent wage, plus health care, and a 401K ...OR our Mexican friends who just want a couple bucks per hour?
Start thinking. Do you have any pride in your country? Long live America!
But with people like you around it is sure to die a long and painful death.
Good luck and God bless.
Reply:Remember the song? Cherokee people Cherokee tribe, they took away our native language the tomahawk and the carving knife, they put us all in a reservation, the whole Cherokee nation...
Reply:Of course, that's not very easy.
It's not like it was in the 19th century, where we were annexing land that was largely unclaimed (in the traditional nation-state sense). Canada and Mexico have cultures, governments, people with VERY different ideas about how society should be run. It would be a clash of civilizations and would require the US to give up much of its sovereignty on many issues.
Plus, the country would be so big and unwieldy there'd be no way you could have a central government -- it would just have to be more like the EU -- a group of affiliated nations engged in agreements for trade. And the US is way too stubborn for that (plus, that arrangement would probably be a negative economically for the US, since we'd be the strongest enonomic power bolstering relatively smaller economies).
But yeah, the natural resources would be cool... especially the Blue Agave. If the US continues its fossil fuel consumption, we may face that possibility in 50 years or so, but right now, too impracticable.
Interesting visionary ideas, though.
Reply:You're describing, of course, what you believe the plan actually is.
Reply:they are trying that...
do a google search on the "North American Union"
Reply:I don't think that it's a good idea at all.
However if the U S were to join Canada and become a third territory that would not be as bad.
Just think, oil, (Canada sells more oil to the U S than any other country) health care, a multi-party political system, more guns per person than the US (it's just that we don't run around killing people) lots of fresh water lots of lumber, and most of all a better education system, and 30 plus million polite people.
And besides we're bigger and on top - if this were a prison you'd be our B****.
Reply:I don't want to share my country with a pansie country (Canada) and a 3rd world country (Mexico).
Reply:Bush thought of that in 2000 = Canadian Jew David Frum was his speech writer. Alberto Gonzales (son of illegals) was his adviser......
Reply:Uhh,
Because in case you haven't noticed, America is going down the tubes?
Are we the ones being attacked by terrorists?
No...
Are we five trillion dollars in debt?
No...
Do we have an awful international reputation for pissing everyone else off?
No...
Do we have dumb, dumb leaders that just go around provoking and bullying other nations?
No...
Are we known for having a history based on racism, slavery and slaughtering Natives by the thousands?
No...
Do we always botch up our war efforts, and bomb friendly soldiers (oooh "accidents")?
No...
Do we produce 20% of the world's emissions?
No...
Do we have to be provoked to enter a major conflict? (In world war 1 and 2, America had to be attacked before it started fighting for whats right)
No...
Do we try and invade people, then pussy foot around and run away when the going gets tough?
No...
Did we massacre a million civilians in the Philippine islands?
No...
Uh-huh. What you're proposing is "manifest destiny", some Americans believe it is their god-given right to own the entire continent.
Canadians would not like to have their reputation soiled by joining with the American dogs. Take it by force?
Hmm you've tried....
Oooh it looks like you've sent a total of eight invasion forces over the past two centuries. HMM, ALL BEATEN BY THE BRITISH. They'll come and save us again lol
Reply:Canada's got their stuff together better than we do at the moment.
Reply:I've always thought it would be great to add a few new states. However, I'm not sure adding them randomly would be healthy. There's something valuable about the American system that many outside, including Canadians, don't seem to appreciate. The idea of individual liberty and responsibility seems to be a uniquely American concept. Plus, adding dozens of new states all at once would be destabilizing. I propose inviting the Virgin Islands to join as a state, and offering the same proposition to the Bahamas (although i'm sure they'd turn us down...too attached to the British monarchy). Puerto Rico has already voted the idea down, so we can't go there.
Adding a new state voluntarily would be a valuable exercise, because it would allow us to revisit what it means to be a state and how they would maintain a separate identity while still adopting a specific Constitutional structure. I think we'd all learn a little. But let's do one small state at a time.
Reply:The American people don't want that, the Canadian people don't want that, the Mexican people don't want that and other "central-American" countries don't want that.
Why can't we just have bi-lateral trade with these countries for the mutual benefit of each?
The American economy would be crushed if we took on Central America as a 51st state. Our entitlements of social security, welfare, Medicare, etc. have already built up a bill of $40 TRILLION dollars. This is money that we don't have. We can't pay for it!
Also think of the kind of Police State that would be required to enforce the law, especially in regards to Mexico’s drug problem.
If they print more money without raising interest rates, inflation goes out of control. People will need to carry around a back-pack full of cash just to buy a loaf of bread.
If we raise interest rates along with the printing of extra money, then it could push our volatile economy into a depression.
The Neo-Cons are already working on the destruction of American sovereignty by creating a North American Union, similar to the E.U. (a single currency and the governments of individual nations have to submit to the will of the North American Union Government). That means that the government that you vote into power has no power because they have to submit to the will of the higher power. The little-guy gets screwed again.
Mexico, the US, and Canada have different cultures, different politics, different forms of government, different values and different ideas of Unalienable Rights. It is a very, very bad idea to try to force these three different Nations to become one.
Reply:So... you don't support their freedom to be separate nations from us?
Not everyone believes what we believe.
Reply:Sounds a tad bit Imperialistic to me.
Reply:What do you think the ultimate goal is. This is what certain people are striving for. Panamerica.
Will the foxhunter_guy 'report' the Raw Food feeders?
The concept of eating raw food isn't new by any means, but it has gained much greater popularity during recent times owing to its unquestionable benefits on health, energy and overall vitality, as well as its ability to basically make us look and feel a whole lot better than we've ever done before. As old as time itself, raw food was, of course, what we ate before fire was discovered (we must have done OK on it to get that far!)
To give you a brief overview of what raw food means in real terms, here's a list of the 20+ different raw food groups: Fresh fruits; Vegetables; Salad vegetables; Leafy green vegetables; Herbs and wild greens; Nuts; Dried fruits; Beans, pulses and legumes (sprouted); Grains (sprouted); Seeds; Sprouting seeds; Indoor greens; Vegetable seeds (sprouted); Edible flowers; Mushrooms; Sea vegetables; Algaes; Oils; Stimulants (e.g. chilli, ginger, onion); Spices; Superfoods; Flavourings and natural sweeteners (e.g. agave nectar, stevia).
So who likes to become a Rawer?
Will the foxhunter_guy 'report' the Raw Food feeders?
Nick, you forgot a couple of things about raw vegan food. You do have to soak your nuts overnight to get rid of the chemical that they have built in to keep them from getting rancid. You also have to sprout alot of the beans and grains. There are other rules to make sure you get the optimum digestion of raw foods. It is not an easy thing to do. You have to have time to plan what you are going to eat, have the time to prepare it, and the intelligence to be a raw foodist (good luck with this one!). Raw food is not for the lazy.
Reply:Have not seen any replies from foxhunter_guy, to your questions.
Perhaps you have flummoxed him.
Fruit and most light vegetables can be eaten raw.
Heavy vegetables like potato, swede etc has to be cooked.
Beans, pulses and legumes need soaking and sprouting.
Kidney beans must be boiled.
These are tons of vegetarian/vegan raw food.
Reply:No ta, I prefer a mixed diet. I eat some raw stuff but wouldn't fancy eating raw mushrooms, they're full of free radicals. MAke sure you get some bioflavinoids to counter that. And obviously beans and pulses should never be eaten raw.
Reply:Thanks for the info nick, great advice.
Reply:you can't eat meat raw though
Reply:Where's the raw milk? The raw meat?
Your're missing out on a whole bunch of enjoyment, sinking your teeth into the neck of a gazelle, chewing through the feathers of a chicken's belly, and those PORCUPINES!! MMMMmmmm good!
How about those raw worms in the apples you find on the ground?
Food processing is for uniformity and civilization.
It's also practical application of intelligence when done properly. Just because the System of Systems has taken over doesn't mean you have to lose your mind about it.
Visit the local farm, get a jar of canned peaches and go home and enjoy something you don't have to grind up with a rock and a stick. It's not like you are going to become a nomad, wandering from latitude to latitude to eat local food when local food is ready to eat. Humans developed the ability to store foods so they could spend a little more time doing other things.
kids clogs
To give you a brief overview of what raw food means in real terms, here's a list of the 20+ different raw food groups: Fresh fruits; Vegetables; Salad vegetables; Leafy green vegetables; Herbs and wild greens; Nuts; Dried fruits; Beans, pulses and legumes (sprouted); Grains (sprouted); Seeds; Sprouting seeds; Indoor greens; Vegetable seeds (sprouted); Edible flowers; Mushrooms; Sea vegetables; Algaes; Oils; Stimulants (e.g. chilli, ginger, onion); Spices; Superfoods; Flavourings and natural sweeteners (e.g. agave nectar, stevia).
So who likes to become a Rawer?
Will the foxhunter_guy 'report' the Raw Food feeders?
Nick, you forgot a couple of things about raw vegan food. You do have to soak your nuts overnight to get rid of the chemical that they have built in to keep them from getting rancid. You also have to sprout alot of the beans and grains. There are other rules to make sure you get the optimum digestion of raw foods. It is not an easy thing to do. You have to have time to plan what you are going to eat, have the time to prepare it, and the intelligence to be a raw foodist (good luck with this one!). Raw food is not for the lazy.
Reply:Have not seen any replies from foxhunter_guy, to your questions.
Perhaps you have flummoxed him.
Fruit and most light vegetables can be eaten raw.
Heavy vegetables like potato, swede etc has to be cooked.
Beans, pulses and legumes need soaking and sprouting.
Kidney beans must be boiled.
These are tons of vegetarian/vegan raw food.
Reply:No ta, I prefer a mixed diet. I eat some raw stuff but wouldn't fancy eating raw mushrooms, they're full of free radicals. MAke sure you get some bioflavinoids to counter that. And obviously beans and pulses should never be eaten raw.
Reply:Thanks for the info nick, great advice.
Reply:you can't eat meat raw though
Reply:Where's the raw milk? The raw meat?
Your're missing out on a whole bunch of enjoyment, sinking your teeth into the neck of a gazelle, chewing through the feathers of a chicken's belly, and those PORCUPINES!! MMMMmmmm good!
How about those raw worms in the apples you find on the ground?
Food processing is for uniformity and civilization.
It's also practical application of intelligence when done properly. Just because the System of Systems has taken over doesn't mean you have to lose your mind about it.
Visit the local farm, get a jar of canned peaches and go home and enjoy something you don't have to grind up with a rock and a stick. It's not like you are going to become a nomad, wandering from latitude to latitude to eat local food when local food is ready to eat. Humans developed the ability to store foods so they could spend a little more time doing other things.
kids clogs
BLue Demon Energy drink?
So my friend was drinking his blue demon drink or whatever, and on the top of the can it said "agave flavor". Does anyone know what that is or what it means.
BLue Demon Energy drink?
Agave Nectar
Natural Sweetener
Agave Nectar is a natural caloric sweetener with the lowest glicemic index obtained from the Agave plant that can be used to sweeten any type of beverage or food. Agave Nectar comes from the Agave Plants. The plants are in the same family as the Blue Agave, from which tequila is made
Reply:agave = natural sweetener
think something like honey, except more sugar-like
BLue Demon Energy drink?
Agave Nectar
Natural Sweetener
Agave Nectar is a natural caloric sweetener with the lowest glicemic index obtained from the Agave plant that can be used to sweeten any type of beverage or food. Agave Nectar comes from the Agave Plants. The plants are in the same family as the Blue Agave, from which tequila is made
Reply:agave = natural sweetener
think something like honey, except more sugar-like
I am still working on the mecates and such in this book written in Spanish?
But I think this is pretty close to being correct.
En el sur de la isla, el inspector logró llegar a la hacienda de Colombia, que en 1920 tenÃa unos 60 habitantes, aunque ya estaba en proceso de abandono desde 1919, fecha en que se habÃa dejado de raspar hojas de henequén. En la época dé la visita tenÃa 2,000 mecates sembrados de 7 a 8 años y habÃa 2,000 mecates más abandonados de 15 años promedio. (50)
In the southern part of the island, the inspector managed to arrive at the Columbia Hacienda that in 1920 had about 60 inhabitants, although the abandonment process had already begun in 1919, the date they left off scraping the leaves of henequén (agave). At the time of the visit they’d had 2,000 canes planted for 7 or 8 years and had 2,000 more canes that had been abandoned for about 15 years.
(This part of the book seems the most confusing so far).
I am still working on the mecates and such in this book written in Spanish?
oh cielos it's correct.
Reply:Ah...Caramba....Niña....
All of your composition, is unblemished...there is nothing I could correct.....It is absolutely right, grammatically speaking...
Good luck in the next one...
Will be happy to do the critique of the next one you write.....
Reply:Very good translation,
"mecate" is a unit of measure, one mecate is 400m2.
Mecate is also a rope made from henequén (agave), but since it says that they were planted I would go for the measure.
You are doing great!!!
Reply:I think this part is very well translated, that is exactly what it says in Spanish.
En el sur de la isla, el inspector logró llegar a la hacienda de Colombia, que en 1920 tenÃa unos 60 habitantes, aunque ya estaba en proceso de abandono desde 1919, fecha en que se habÃa dejado de raspar hojas de henequén. En la época dé la visita tenÃa 2,000 mecates sembrados de 7 a 8 años y habÃa 2,000 mecates más abandonados de 15 años promedio. (50)
In the southern part of the island, the inspector managed to arrive at the Columbia Hacienda that in 1920 had about 60 inhabitants, although the abandonment process had already begun in 1919, the date they left off scraping the leaves of henequén (agave). At the time of the visit they’d had 2,000 canes planted for 7 or 8 years and had 2,000 more canes that had been abandoned for about 15 years.
(This part of the book seems the most confusing so far).
I am still working on the mecates and such in this book written in Spanish?
oh cielos it's correct.
Reply:Ah...Caramba....Niña....
All of your composition, is unblemished...there is nothing I could correct.....It is absolutely right, grammatically speaking...
Good luck in the next one...
Will be happy to do the critique of the next one you write.....
Reply:Very good translation,
"mecate" is a unit of measure, one mecate is 400m2.
Mecate is also a rope made from henequén (agave), but since it says that they were planted I would go for the measure.
You are doing great!!!
Reply:I think this part is very well translated, that is exactly what it says in Spanish.
The original of the word?
the origin of the "vermouth"is
a; wormwood
b .oakwood
c.agave
e.alchemists
The original of the word?
Vermouth is a fortified wine, it is almost always made from white wine, and comes in either a red or white variety (and a couple of mild variations thereof), and it gets its particular unique characteristics from the various herbs and spices which are added to it. Every producer has their own unique combination of ingredients and processes that they apply to their product. There are perhaps fifty different herbs and spices which can be utilized, gentian, mint, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, quessia, sandalwood, rhubarb stems, quinine, just to name a few. The word “vermouth” comes from the German word “Wermuth” for “wormwood”, which was one of the key herbs in the original formula created by Antonio Carpano in the late 1700’s
So yes, A. Wormwood, would be the answer!
Reply:a
a; wormwood
b .oakwood
c.agave
e.alchemists
The original of the word?
Vermouth is a fortified wine, it is almost always made from white wine, and comes in either a red or white variety (and a couple of mild variations thereof), and it gets its particular unique characteristics from the various herbs and spices which are added to it. Every producer has their own unique combination of ingredients and processes that they apply to their product. There are perhaps fifty different herbs and spices which can be utilized, gentian, mint, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, quessia, sandalwood, rhubarb stems, quinine, just to name a few. The word “vermouth” comes from the German word “Wermuth” for “wormwood”, which was one of the key herbs in the original formula created by Antonio Carpano in the late 1700’s
So yes, A. Wormwood, would be the answer!
Reply:a
Do anyone know the name of that plant??
it looks a little like agave, its leaves are thin, waved and sharp on the edges. I bought it a while ago but I cant find the name of it and therefore I dint know if I'm caring for it properly. Any idea anyone??
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/K...
Do anyone know the name of that plant??
Its a CRYPTANTHUS zonatus. Common name is Zebra Earth-Star.This is what my card says:
Is a leafy showoff from the earth-star group. This one is called zebra-striped in silver. It grows close to the ground in its native Brazil, seldom taller than 4in's. It will have small white flowers practically hidden within the rosette of leaves. Will produce baby rosettes around the parent growth.
Light: med to high (near bright eeast or south window)
Temp: 60 to 85 Can tolerate 45
Water: keep the potting mixture moist but plant can tolerate some surface drying. 25% Humidity
Fertilization: ever 2 months
Propagation: Seeds or offsets from parent plant
Special care: repot ever 2 yers in well arerated potting mixture containing up to 50% organic matter. Syringe foliage monthly to remove dust.
Common problems: Check for scale on the undersides of leaves. if present, spray with appropriate pesticide.
Reply:not a yucca is it?
Reply:It's a snake plant. I don't know the Latin name for it, but that's what we call them. You are supposed to let their soil get a little dry, and then water it, and give it plenty of light.
Reply:it is a cryptanthus....and they do best kept in a glass container
Reply:krucut
Reply:That's a snake plant. Type in the words snake plant picture in google, and look at the picture on the right. I tried to paste a link but the link didn't work.
Reply:It looks like a type of bromeliad.
sandals church
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/K...
Do anyone know the name of that plant??
Its a CRYPTANTHUS zonatus. Common name is Zebra Earth-Star.This is what my card says:
Is a leafy showoff from the earth-star group. This one is called zebra-striped in silver. It grows close to the ground in its native Brazil, seldom taller than 4in's. It will have small white flowers practically hidden within the rosette of leaves. Will produce baby rosettes around the parent growth.
Light: med to high (near bright eeast or south window)
Temp: 60 to 85 Can tolerate 45
Water: keep the potting mixture moist but plant can tolerate some surface drying. 25% Humidity
Fertilization: ever 2 months
Propagation: Seeds or offsets from parent plant
Special care: repot ever 2 yers in well arerated potting mixture containing up to 50% organic matter. Syringe foliage monthly to remove dust.
Common problems: Check for scale on the undersides of leaves. if present, spray with appropriate pesticide.
Reply:not a yucca is it?
Reply:It's a snake plant. I don't know the Latin name for it, but that's what we call them. You are supposed to let their soil get a little dry, and then water it, and give it plenty of light.
Reply:it is a cryptanthus....and they do best kept in a glass container
Reply:krucut
Reply:That's a snake plant. Type in the words snake plant picture in google, and look at the picture on the right. I tried to paste a link but the link didn't work.
Reply:It looks like a type of bromeliad.
sandals church
Who realizes that when people take from the BEE in the way that they do, they are looking for problems?
Try AGAVE NECTAR or RICE SYRUP or MAPLE SYRUP or CANE SUGAR....leave the bee's sweetness alone in this respect.
You would not want to BE TAKEN from in that way, would you?
whatisvegan.20fr.com
Who realizes that when people take from the BEE in the way that they do, they are looking for problems?
oh.. so true I have been saying this to people for years.. eeww bee spit. Would they eat someone elses spit even if it was sweet?
Reply:I am all for animal rights. I eat eggs from hens "that are free to roam", but I never understood the honey thing. I think that's the least of our worries as animal rights activists. I personally am totally disgusted by the poultry industry. At least honey from local farmers is highly accessible, even in supermarket chains.
Reply:agreed. similarlily, i think it's ridiculous the way we murder millions of chickens and cows because of the possibility of mad cow disease or avian flu, as if its the animals' fault or something. its our own fault for giving them disgusting hormones and keeping them so tightly packed together in little cages. everyone is trying to find a way to get rid of these diseases, but no one has ever made the connection that perhaps we should STOP EATING MEAT.
You would not want to BE TAKEN from in that way, would you?
whatisvegan.20fr.com
Who realizes that when people take from the BEE in the way that they do, they are looking for problems?
oh.. so true I have been saying this to people for years.. eeww bee spit. Would they eat someone elses spit even if it was sweet?
Reply:I am all for animal rights. I eat eggs from hens "that are free to roam", but I never understood the honey thing. I think that's the least of our worries as animal rights activists. I personally am totally disgusted by the poultry industry. At least honey from local farmers is highly accessible, even in supermarket chains.
Reply:agreed. similarlily, i think it's ridiculous the way we murder millions of chickens and cows because of the possibility of mad cow disease or avian flu, as if its the animals' fault or something. its our own fault for giving them disgusting hormones and keeping them so tightly packed together in little cages. everyone is trying to find a way to get rid of these diseases, but no one has ever made the connection that perhaps we should STOP EATING MEAT.
What did you eat today people?
Today I had....
Breakfast: Bowl of organic oatmeal w/peanut butter sweetened with agave nectar
Snack: Lara Bar
Lunch: Soybean butter sandwhich with fresh fruit
Snack: Raw baby carrots and broccoli w/ hummus
Dinner: Some raw tofu and brown rice
Snack: A mix of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries with a little peanut butter
What about you...............
What did you eat today people?
someone ate extremely healthy today..
I ate a whole lot of chocholate today.. and nuts....
Reply:No. I haven't eaten any people today....lol...
Reply:breakfast: nothing
lunch: half of a 100 calorie snack mix bag
dinner: small apple, banana
snacks: none
Reply:Breakfast- grape fruit and a yogurt
Lunch- Enchiladas, spanish rice, Black bean salad, Chips and dip, Brownies, cake, cookies....ahhh! Cinco de Mayo Party....
Dinner- too full from lunch
Reply:You ate really healthy today
B: Oatmeal w/blueberries
S;Strawberries
L-Brown rice and veggies
D:Didnt eat it yet
Reply:I had fruit and cereal for breakfast, turkey sandwich for lunch and steak, potato and broccoli for dinner.
Didn't snack all day, but if I do it's always Cheezy Poofs (just kidding)
Reply:Cheerios and pizza and salad and chocolate chex and a bagel!! yummy!
Reply:oatmeal
veggie burger with avocodo, tomato, sprouts and cucumbers with brown rice
fruit roll up
chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, white gravy, broccoli and a biscuit
Reply:Two small homemade tacos with some cheese and sour cream. On the side I had some refried beans. Yummy.
You're definitely a healthy eater. I could go for the veggies, peanut butter, fruit, and brown rice but ick on the soybean, hummus, and tofu. Just me. I'm a fussy eater.
Breakfast: Bowl of organic oatmeal w/peanut butter sweetened with agave nectar
Snack: Lara Bar
Lunch: Soybean butter sandwhich with fresh fruit
Snack: Raw baby carrots and broccoli w/ hummus
Dinner: Some raw tofu and brown rice
Snack: A mix of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries with a little peanut butter
What about you...............
What did you eat today people?
someone ate extremely healthy today..
I ate a whole lot of chocholate today.. and nuts....
Reply:No. I haven't eaten any people today....lol...
Reply:breakfast: nothing
lunch: half of a 100 calorie snack mix bag
dinner: small apple, banana
snacks: none
Reply:Breakfast- grape fruit and a yogurt
Lunch- Enchiladas, spanish rice, Black bean salad, Chips and dip, Brownies, cake, cookies....ahhh! Cinco de Mayo Party....
Dinner- too full from lunch
Reply:You ate really healthy today
B: Oatmeal w/blueberries
S;Strawberries
L-Brown rice and veggies
D:Didnt eat it yet
Reply:I had fruit and cereal for breakfast, turkey sandwich for lunch and steak, potato and broccoli for dinner.
Didn't snack all day, but if I do it's always Cheezy Poofs (just kidding)
Reply:Cheerios and pizza and salad and chocolate chex and a bagel!! yummy!
Reply:oatmeal
veggie burger with avocodo, tomato, sprouts and cucumbers with brown rice
fruit roll up
chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, white gravy, broccoli and a biscuit
Reply:Two small homemade tacos with some cheese and sour cream. On the side I had some refried beans. Yummy.
You're definitely a healthy eater. I could go for the veggies, peanut butter, fruit, and brown rice but ick on the soybean, hummus, and tofu. Just me. I'm a fussy eater.
How much Tequila can I bring back from Mexico.?
I'm headed to Puerto Vallarta on vacation, and want to know how many bottles of 100% de agave tequila I am allowed to pack in my luggage and bring back to the United States without being detained in a Mexican prison for smuggling? Also, if I wanted to pay duty on it, could I ship more tequila back to the states?
How much Tequila can I bring back from Mexico.?
How much will depend on the State you are bringing it back into as different States have different regulations in regard to the importation of alcoholic beverages so look up your alcoholic beverage comission for your state...
Typically, you would be allowed somewhere along the line of
1 to 2 quarts of distilled spirits (tequila falls in this category) ,
3 gallons of wine and/or 24 twelve-ounce containers of beer
As far as Mexico goes I assure you will not be "detained for smuggling" ....that is, unless you choose to take something you should not into Mexico
Reply:the last time i went it was 1 liter of alcohol per person, duty free. if you want to pay the duty tax i'm sure you can bring back more
Reply:All of it!
Horray!
How much Tequila can I bring back from Mexico.?
How much will depend on the State you are bringing it back into as different States have different regulations in regard to the importation of alcoholic beverages so look up your alcoholic beverage comission for your state...
Typically, you would be allowed somewhere along the line of
1 to 2 quarts of distilled spirits (tequila falls in this category) ,
3 gallons of wine and/or 24 twelve-ounce containers of beer
As far as Mexico goes I assure you will not be "detained for smuggling" ....that is, unless you choose to take something you should not into Mexico
Reply:the last time i went it was 1 liter of alcohol per person, duty free. if you want to pay the duty tax i'm sure you can bring back more
Reply:All of it!
Horray!
Healthy snack ideas for weight loss?
I want to become a (healthy) snacker.
What are some really healthy snack ideas (no aspartame, processed sugar, splenda, dairy w/ growth hormones, or bleached flour)?
Things made from whole grains, egg whites, or agave nectar are ok.
Healthy snack ideas for weight loss?
dried figs,raw almonds,raw cashewnuts,raisins,lowfat yoghurt..all washed down with a 250ml glass of warm fresh sugarless green tea
Reply:maybe salad, wheat crackers, or fruit/fruit juice
Reply:Snacks like graham crackers, pretzels and fat-free rice cakes can help you reach your daily servings of grains. You need six to eleven daily servings.
Snacking on blackberries, bananas, peaches, carrots or red and green peppers can help you meet your daily recommendations of fruits and vegetables. You need two to four servings a day.
Snacks such as low-fat yogurt or a slice of cheese on a cracker can help you meet your daily calcium requirement. You need two to three servings per day.
gina
What are some really healthy snack ideas (no aspartame, processed sugar, splenda, dairy w/ growth hormones, or bleached flour)?
Things made from whole grains, egg whites, or agave nectar are ok.
Healthy snack ideas for weight loss?
dried figs,raw almonds,raw cashewnuts,raisins,lowfat yoghurt..all washed down with a 250ml glass of warm fresh sugarless green tea
Reply:maybe salad, wheat crackers, or fruit/fruit juice
Reply:Snacks like graham crackers, pretzels and fat-free rice cakes can help you reach your daily servings of grains. You need six to eleven daily servings.
Snacking on blackberries, bananas, peaches, carrots or red and green peppers can help you meet your daily recommendations of fruits and vegetables. You need two to four servings a day.
Snacks such as low-fat yogurt or a slice of cheese on a cracker can help you meet your daily calcium requirement. You need two to three servings per day.
gina
What should I have for lunch?
What should I have for lunch today
Peanut butter sandwhich with fruit in the middle
or
Bowl of oatmeal with cocoa powder sweetened with agave nectar and fruit and nuts on top
What should I have for lunch?
Why dont you just have BOTH of them!!!
Reply:Fresh Roll filled with Prawns %26amp; Salad...and for goodness sake get rid of the Peanut sandwich. How on earth you can eat that muck is beyond me.I know in the US my Daughter used to serve this up to my Grandchildren, so I soon put her straight as she was brought up with better sandwiches than that.
Reply:I would have a roast beef sandwhich with all of the goodies inside like tomatoes and lettuce, carrots, mayo and mustard. Have a nice fruit salad on the side and enjoy a nice icecold drink such as a soda? Root beer?
Reply:i hope you have milk...if you don't, i'd go with the oatmeal..
if you do, then i'd go for the sandwich
Reply:oatmeal minus the coco powder
Reply:Subway!!
Reply:the oatmeal sounds good to me!
Reply:peanut butter and cheese sandwhich.. yummm :)
Reply:damn what i get iz pizza with a fruit punch and pizza and im straight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Yuk to both....sorry!
Reply:both sound good to me...but go with the oatmeal...mmmm
Reply:i vote neither...they both sound kinda icky...just my opinion.
Peanut butter sandwhich with fruit in the middle
or
Bowl of oatmeal with cocoa powder sweetened with agave nectar and fruit and nuts on top
What should I have for lunch?
Why dont you just have BOTH of them!!!
Reply:Fresh Roll filled with Prawns %26amp; Salad...and for goodness sake get rid of the Peanut sandwich. How on earth you can eat that muck is beyond me.I know in the US my Daughter used to serve this up to my Grandchildren, so I soon put her straight as she was brought up with better sandwiches than that.
Reply:I would have a roast beef sandwhich with all of the goodies inside like tomatoes and lettuce, carrots, mayo and mustard. Have a nice fruit salad on the side and enjoy a nice icecold drink such as a soda? Root beer?
Reply:i hope you have milk...if you don't, i'd go with the oatmeal..
if you do, then i'd go for the sandwich
Reply:oatmeal minus the coco powder
Reply:Subway!!
Reply:the oatmeal sounds good to me!
Reply:peanut butter and cheese sandwhich.. yummm :)
Reply:damn what i get iz pizza with a fruit punch and pizza and im straight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Yuk to both....sorry!
Reply:both sound good to me...but go with the oatmeal...mmmm
Reply:i vote neither...they both sound kinda icky...just my opinion.
Vanilla Coffee Creamer - Healthier Substitute?
My boyfriend LOVES the french vanilla flavored non-dairy coffee creamer you get in the dairy section. Upon realizing that it is pretty unhealthy and wanting to eat better he has stopped using it in his morning coffee. But, now he says he doesn't like drinking his coffee anymore and is bummed. Is there an organic or healthier version out there. He has tried soy milk, rice milk and agave nectar and is not happy with any of them.
Vanilla Coffee Creamer - Healthier Substitute?
Is it because of all the sugar and chemicals in the non-dairy creamer or is it because of the calories? If he doesn't mind the calories, try Half%26amp;Half coffee creamer (in teh dairy section) and add some vanilla extract or french vanilla extract to the creamer.
Reply:milk and vanilla extract. i even use the hazelnut syrup.
Reply:Here is an alcohol and gluten free vanilla powder perfect for coffee. It's the same stuff Starbucks uses.
http://cooksvanilla.com/category_5_Pure+...
Reply:take some vanilla powder and put a 1/4 tsp in with the coffee grounds and brew as usually. Than put cream or half and half and you will have French vanilla flavor. You can also buy coffee that is already flavored with French vanilla flavoring and add cream to that. Flavored coffees are very nice.
Use organic half and half as non organic has almost as many bad additives as the non-dairy creamers
Vanilla Coffee Creamer - Healthier Substitute?
Is it because of all the sugar and chemicals in the non-dairy creamer or is it because of the calories? If he doesn't mind the calories, try Half%26amp;Half coffee creamer (in teh dairy section) and add some vanilla extract or french vanilla extract to the creamer.
Reply:milk and vanilla extract. i even use the hazelnut syrup.
Reply:Here is an alcohol and gluten free vanilla powder perfect for coffee. It's the same stuff Starbucks uses.
http://cooksvanilla.com/category_5_Pure+...
Reply:take some vanilla powder and put a 1/4 tsp in with the coffee grounds and brew as usually. Than put cream or half and half and you will have French vanilla flavor. You can also buy coffee that is already flavored with French vanilla flavoring and add cream to that. Flavored coffees are very nice.
Use organic half and half as non organic has almost as many bad additives as the non-dairy creamers
How to order L.I. Iced Tea with good-quality liquor?
Say I want to order a Long Island Iced Tea, and I don't want well (cheap) liquor. I'm not looking for super-high end, but I'd want the tequila be all-agave, for example, so I wouldn't have as bad a headache the next morning. I know there has to be a better way than, "I'd like a Bombay Absolut Hornitos Meyers Cointreau Iced Tea." :-)
How to order L.I. Iced Tea with good-quality liquor?
Ask specifically for a "Call Brand" Long Island.
The bartender will then ask you which liquors you want used.
Asking for a "Top Shelf" Long Island or a "Strong Island" will get you a pricier drink.
Reply:Frankly, once you have mixed the alcohol with something as sweet as soda, there is no reason to have anything but well liquor.
Reply:"Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea"
That's all you gotta say.
Reply:Just say, "I want a Long Island Ice Tea with non rail liqueur" how much?
How to order L.I. Iced Tea with good-quality liquor?
Ask specifically for a "Call Brand" Long Island.
The bartender will then ask you which liquors you want used.
Asking for a "Top Shelf" Long Island or a "Strong Island" will get you a pricier drink.
Reply:Frankly, once you have mixed the alcohol with something as sweet as soda, there is no reason to have anything but well liquor.
Reply:"Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea"
That's all you gotta say.
Reply:Just say, "I want a Long Island Ice Tea with non rail liqueur" how much?
K.I.S.S (keep it simple stupid ) favorite raw recipes?
a lot of raw recipes are loaded with ingredients and i just like to keep it as simple and quick as possible..like my fav raw food recipe is "Buckwheat" cereal which has germinated buckwheat, almond milk, dates, raisins, agave nectar and strawberries.
Does anyone know any other simple raw food recipes??? Please share them with me
K.I.S.S (keep it simple stupid ) favorite raw recipes?
2 lbs. Napa cabbage, torn and placed in a bowl with 5 tbs salt and covered with water (at room temperature), marinate one day, drain, rinse, add 3 cloves fine chopped garlic, 1 tsp. fine ground ginger, 1/4 cup shredded green onion, Cayenne pepper to taste(a pinch), and 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar. Serve cold. Will keep weeks in the fridge.... but it lasts less than a week in mine.
Reply:I like tabouleh, its bulgar wheat, you just pour hot water over it and it swells as it absorbs the water and is cooked rather quickly. You add chopped cucumber, onion, lots of parsley and dress it with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. It's one of my favorites in the summer, the longer you keep it in the fridge, the better it gets. You may like a cucumber salad with yogurt, dill, vinegar, salt and pepper. I add vidalia onion when they are in season.
Reply:Lomi Salmon
Diced onion, diced tomato, thinly sliced green onion, freshy thin sliced smoke salmon. Mix with s %26amp; p. Excellent
Reply:Though I am not a cook but very good as far as eating is concerned....except my good wishes for giving new dimensions to K.I.S.S
Reply:Raw recipes?
Go finding a strawberry jam with a hard cake.
wesley
Does anyone know any other simple raw food recipes??? Please share them with me
K.I.S.S (keep it simple stupid ) favorite raw recipes?
2 lbs. Napa cabbage, torn and placed in a bowl with 5 tbs salt and covered with water (at room temperature), marinate one day, drain, rinse, add 3 cloves fine chopped garlic, 1 tsp. fine ground ginger, 1/4 cup shredded green onion, Cayenne pepper to taste(a pinch), and 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar. Serve cold. Will keep weeks in the fridge.... but it lasts less than a week in mine.
Reply:I like tabouleh, its bulgar wheat, you just pour hot water over it and it swells as it absorbs the water and is cooked rather quickly. You add chopped cucumber, onion, lots of parsley and dress it with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. It's one of my favorites in the summer, the longer you keep it in the fridge, the better it gets. You may like a cucumber salad with yogurt, dill, vinegar, salt and pepper. I add vidalia onion when they are in season.
Reply:Lomi Salmon
Diced onion, diced tomato, thinly sliced green onion, freshy thin sliced smoke salmon. Mix with s %26amp; p. Excellent
Reply:Though I am not a cook but very good as far as eating is concerned....except my good wishes for giving new dimensions to K.I.S.S
Reply:Raw recipes?
Go finding a strawberry jam with a hard cake.
wesley
I'm making margaritas, would you care for one?
Fresh limes, fresh oranges, a nice aged agave tequila... Just add lips. mmmmmn...
I'm making margaritas, would you care for one?
Oh, you are a star! I will whip up some gourmet hor douvers to go with! Extra ice in mine, please, light on the salt rim!
Reply:I don't like margaritas :(
Reply:No thanks I don't drink.
Reply:yum....ill be there at 5:)
Reply:its 5:00 somewhere :)
Reply:Make mine cadillac style.
Reply:yum!!
Reply:Yes!!! On the rocks...not frozen please:) salt too!
Reply:so agave is vegan friendly... of course they also claim kahlua is also.
uh sure.. riiight.
Reply:PLEASE!!! sounds so good!
Reply:Hell yeah! Today is my 21st birthday so I can legally drink one of those now.. yay me!
Reply:Hahah, yes please. How generous of you. I'll bring some tortilla chips and salsa if you'd like.
I'm making margaritas, would you care for one?
Oh, you are a star! I will whip up some gourmet hor douvers to go with! Extra ice in mine, please, light on the salt rim!
Reply:I don't like margaritas :(
Reply:No thanks I don't drink.
Reply:yum....ill be there at 5:)
Reply:its 5:00 somewhere :)
Reply:Make mine cadillac style.
Reply:yum!!
Reply:Yes!!! On the rocks...not frozen please:) salt too!
Reply:so agave is vegan friendly... of course they also claim kahlua is also.
uh sure.. riiight.
Reply:PLEASE!!! sounds so good!
Reply:Hell yeah! Today is my 21st birthday so I can legally drink one of those now.. yay me!
Reply:Hahah, yes please. How generous of you. I'll bring some tortilla chips and salsa if you'd like.
Margarita-silver or gold teq/tripple sec or Cointreau?
Trying to make the perfect margarita. Suggestions for recipes-does 100% Agave tequia make the difference-
Also which is better-tripple sec or cointreau or GM?
Margarita-silver or gold teq/tripple sec or Cointreau?
I LIKE THE GOLD WITH COINTREAU........ OR GRAN MARNIER..... DONT FORGET THE SALT!!!!
Reply:Top Shelf Margarita, Rox, Salt:
1 1/2 oz. "top shelf" Tequila
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1/2 oz. Rose's Lime Juice
3 oz. Sour Mix
Rim glass with salt and add a Lime Wheel. Sometimes I just go with an ounce of Cointreau or an ounce of Grand Marnier depending on the customers preference. Or if just making a regular margarita go with regular Triple Sec in replace or the Cointreau/Marnier.
My personal fav:
1 1/2 oz. Patron Anejo
1 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Rose's Lime Juice
3 oz. Sour Mix.
and yes 100% Agave Tequila does make a tastier drink.
Reply:I'd say ( if you want it strong )
I put : 1once of silver 1 one of gold , 1/2 of Gm and 1 once of Triple Sec ... On top of that I put just a bit of '' cranberry juice ''
to top it of : the salt :)
Hope you like
Reply:Patrone there is no better margarita then with patrone. Patrone is smothe when cold. its expensive but its worth it and the best margarita mix comes in a bucket. i dont know the name of it but its in a bucket.
Reply:Watch this video to make the perfect margarita
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Making-Marga...
Reply:agave is really good thats one of my favorites definetly add it
Reply:Patron Silver with Cointreau! Top shelf and tastes great!
Also which is better-tripple sec or cointreau or GM?
Margarita-silver or gold teq/tripple sec or Cointreau?
I LIKE THE GOLD WITH COINTREAU........ OR GRAN MARNIER..... DONT FORGET THE SALT!!!!
Reply:Top Shelf Margarita, Rox, Salt:
1 1/2 oz. "top shelf" Tequila
1/2 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1/2 oz. Rose's Lime Juice
3 oz. Sour Mix
Rim glass with salt and add a Lime Wheel. Sometimes I just go with an ounce of Cointreau or an ounce of Grand Marnier depending on the customers preference. Or if just making a regular margarita go with regular Triple Sec in replace or the Cointreau/Marnier.
My personal fav:
1 1/2 oz. Patron Anejo
1 oz. Cointreau
1/2 oz. Rose's Lime Juice
3 oz. Sour Mix.
and yes 100% Agave Tequila does make a tastier drink.
Reply:I'd say ( if you want it strong )
I put : 1once of silver 1 one of gold , 1/2 of Gm and 1 once of Triple Sec ... On top of that I put just a bit of '' cranberry juice ''
to top it of : the salt :)
Hope you like
Reply:Patrone there is no better margarita then with patrone. Patrone is smothe when cold. its expensive but its worth it and the best margarita mix comes in a bucket. i dont know the name of it but its in a bucket.
Reply:Watch this video to make the perfect margarita
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Making-Marga...
Reply:agave is really good thats one of my favorites definetly add it
Reply:Patron Silver with Cointreau! Top shelf and tastes great!
Why does species of agaves have so many synonyms?
Agaves are found around alot of different people.
The mountain lion's original habitat spanned both north and south america- and as a result has over 400 different names for a single species.
The mountain lion's original habitat spanned both north and south america- and as a result has over 400 different names for a single species.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Question about planting shrubs and trees.?
i live in san antonio texas. i want to plant some shrubs and specifically sago, aloe, and agave. is it okay to plant now or should i wait til spring. it will be warm here til at least mid december (above 70 degrees)
Question about planting shrubs and trees.?
I am in San Antonio too... Fall is the best time to plant so get to planting!
The Sago palms and Agave will be fine...I would just keep the aloe on the southside of your house or in a pot so you can move it to the warmest location, in case we get cold, icy weather like last year...
All of mine did fine through all of that ice, but I had my aloe in a pot closed off from any wind and underneath a tall bush.
Planting trees now is the BEST time...just make sure to water anything you plant very well, every day for a couple of weeks. It is still scorching out there, as you know!
Reply:Right now would be a good time to plant. Here's some helpful planting instructions: http://www.barcelopalms.com/palmandsagoc...
Reply:If you have a strong enough root system, they should be fine. keep them well atwatered for the first year.
Reply:It will be fine to start planting now. Fall (not quite there yet) is a great time to plant trees, shrubs, or most other perennials.
loan
Question about planting shrubs and trees.?
I am in San Antonio too... Fall is the best time to plant so get to planting!
The Sago palms and Agave will be fine...I would just keep the aloe on the southside of your house or in a pot so you can move it to the warmest location, in case we get cold, icy weather like last year...
All of mine did fine through all of that ice, but I had my aloe in a pot closed off from any wind and underneath a tall bush.
Planting trees now is the BEST time...just make sure to water anything you plant very well, every day for a couple of weeks. It is still scorching out there, as you know!
Reply:Right now would be a good time to plant. Here's some helpful planting instructions: http://www.barcelopalms.com/palmandsagoc...
Reply:If you have a strong enough root system, they should be fine. keep them well atwatered for the first year.
Reply:It will be fine to start planting now. Fall (not quite there yet) is a great time to plant trees, shrubs, or most other perennials.
loan
Husband had a wild night of Tequila shots and awoke the next day with his face looking swolen and bruised?
He did get sick and barf but he looks as if some one beat him in the face with a bat. I was with him and this did not happen,It does not hurt or itch, Some say maybe an allergic reation. He was drinking 100% mexican agave. Any ideas?
Husband had a wild night of Tequila shots and awoke the next day with his face looking swolen and bruised?
Definetely allergic reaction! My hubby sneezes his butt off when he gets anywhere near tequila gold! He doesnt break out or swell but he takes a good 20 minutes to stop sneezing! Give him lots of Benedryl liquid or pill form and he should feel alot better by morning!!!!
Reply:It is a horrible idea to mix medications of any kind with alcohol. Report It
Reply:same thing happens to me from time to time. Its allergies. tell him to lay off the tequila.
Reply:mmmmmmmmmmmm tequila
Reply:whenever i drink lots of tequila, the next day i look like i have a sun burn. some times the mixes or salts taken with tequila will have a swollen effect especially on the face and sometimes hands and feet. and a time or two i have fallen and bruised myself and didnt no it. tequilla drinking is something you have to get use to. i luv it but i know when i have had enough.
Reply:Sure sounds like allergies to me...he's lucky that he has a mild case or he could have died.
Reply:may try try red roosters instead of straight tequila
RED ROOSTER
3 shot glasses, filled one each with tomato jc., orange jc., and of course tequila
drink them in any order you wish.
My way is orange, tequila, tomato
Reply:allergic reaction happened to my sister
Reply:He maybe ate something cause allergic reaction, the tequila i don't think it's the problem, i never hear before....
Husband had a wild night of Tequila shots and awoke the next day with his face looking swolen and bruised?
Definetely allergic reaction! My hubby sneezes his butt off when he gets anywhere near tequila gold! He doesnt break out or swell but he takes a good 20 minutes to stop sneezing! Give him lots of Benedryl liquid or pill form and he should feel alot better by morning!!!!
Reply:It is a horrible idea to mix medications of any kind with alcohol. Report It
Reply:same thing happens to me from time to time. Its allergies. tell him to lay off the tequila.
Reply:mmmmmmmmmmmm tequila
Reply:whenever i drink lots of tequila, the next day i look like i have a sun burn. some times the mixes or salts taken with tequila will have a swollen effect especially on the face and sometimes hands and feet. and a time or two i have fallen and bruised myself and didnt no it. tequilla drinking is something you have to get use to. i luv it but i know when i have had enough.
Reply:Sure sounds like allergies to me...he's lucky that he has a mild case or he could have died.
Reply:may try try red roosters instead of straight tequila
RED ROOSTER
3 shot glasses, filled one each with tomato jc., orange jc., and of course tequila
drink them in any order you wish.
My way is orange, tequila, tomato
Reply:allergic reaction happened to my sister
Reply:He maybe ate something cause allergic reaction, the tequila i don't think it's the problem, i never hear before....
What's the deal with the Raw Diet?
So, this thing just completely fascinates me. A raw vegan. What can't they eat? Tofu? Warm soup? Soy milk? Raisins? Oats? Agave nectar (I hear it is heated)? And why can they eat sun-dried things? Doesn't this cause loss of nutrients? The same question for a dehydrater-which seems to be popular among raw vegans. Doesn't a dehydrater heat the food and cause nutrient loss?
What's the deal with the Raw Diet?
There are many views on a RAW DIET.
Ideally you would not eat or drink "Processed" foods that required heating over 115F degrees. A proper Dehydrated food is done about 107F. That is considered in the range of not killing off the "good stuff" in food. Sun-dried works as it does not over heat %26amp; kill nutrients either. Oats uncooked just soaked, Raw Nuts, Fruits %26amp; Veggies,Sprouts, unpasturized sauces.
Example: Fresh, or Sundried Tomatoes but not Canned Tomates.
Here are links to a couple of sites to show you more info.
http://www.rawfamily.com/
http://www.paulnison.com/
Slainté (to your health)
Reply:If I'm not mistaken it qualifies as "Raw" if it never gets above... I'm not sure. A shot in the dark says 115 degrees but I honestly don't know for sure.
Granted, I'm still guessing on what I think but some are not 100% raw.
Also, avoidance of tertiary breakdown of protein is the goal I believe which would make there a small amout of heat tolerance as long as you didn't maintain heat above theshold for an extended period.
Reply:It's not so much about the nutrients as the enzymes. Heating food kills the enzymes that aid in digestion and boosts the immune system.
Reply:i think you can have lots of raw vegan meals, i have seen loads of books on it! I am planning on trying raw food day once week. - I think would be less taxing on my body! - its like a self repair from the inside out.
Gradually i want to try two days a weeks on raw! -
What's the deal with the Raw Diet?
There are many views on a RAW DIET.
Ideally you would not eat or drink "Processed" foods that required heating over 115F degrees. A proper Dehydrated food is done about 107F. That is considered in the range of not killing off the "good stuff" in food. Sun-dried works as it does not over heat %26amp; kill nutrients either. Oats uncooked just soaked, Raw Nuts, Fruits %26amp; Veggies,Sprouts, unpasturized sauces.
Example: Fresh, or Sundried Tomatoes but not Canned Tomates.
Here are links to a couple of sites to show you more info.
http://www.rawfamily.com/
http://www.paulnison.com/
Slainté (to your health)
Reply:If I'm not mistaken it qualifies as "Raw" if it never gets above... I'm not sure. A shot in the dark says 115 degrees but I honestly don't know for sure.
Granted, I'm still guessing on what I think but some are not 100% raw.
Also, avoidance of tertiary breakdown of protein is the goal I believe which would make there a small amout of heat tolerance as long as you didn't maintain heat above theshold for an extended period.
Reply:It's not so much about the nutrients as the enzymes. Heating food kills the enzymes that aid in digestion and boosts the immune system.
Reply:i think you can have lots of raw vegan meals, i have seen loads of books on it! I am planning on trying raw food day once week. - I think would be less taxing on my body! - its like a self repair from the inside out.
Gradually i want to try two days a weeks on raw! -
What to konw about Ethanol Industry ? and the result of this political idea? another state plan ?
Each year in early October my grandfather summoned my entire family to come to his farm and harvest potatoes. Hunched over on all fours, each person quietly filled their buckets with these "earth apples." Each year he used a different field for his crop. One year he would plant potatoes, the next year beets or wheat. The potato replaced the grain diet on the European continent. It became survival food, especially during the two World Wars. Dumplings, potato salad and mashed potatoes are only a few potato dishes found in a long list in the European cuisine. The easy adaptability of the potato to grow almost anywhere in the world can produce an annual crop of 322 million tons of potatoes. Many African countries greatly benefit from growing the potatoes because they make them more self-sufficient in their food production.
In the age of nation building, stamping out of global warming, and driving for energy self-sufficiency, the new state appointed rival of the potato is maize, which is better known as corn – the yellow cob-born grain used in the production of ethanol fuel. As a blend with gasoline, biofuel powers automobiles and farm equipment. Its environmental friendly side effect is to reduce greenhouse gases, and some say it is the key to everlasting energy security in the future.
Ethanol fuel production received its first stimulus after the Arab oil crisis in 1973. During 1978 the US federal government sealed the project with the Energy Tax Act authorizing tax exemptions by blending gasoline with 10 percent ethanol. A floodgate of free money opened up for farmers and ethanol producers as the energy and agricultural departments spent billions of dollars on subsidies. This year’s estimates are between $5.5 billion to $7.3 billion of our tax dollars to be handed out to corn growers.
The incentives for farmers to grow corn in the US is not to meet the needs of a market that entails a healthy profit. Instead, they plant corn because they get paid to do so by a federal government interested in ethanol production. And as it turns out, producing ethanol is an expensive process. Archer Daniels Midland Corporation (ADM) out of Illinois, one of the largest producers of ethanol, received as much as $10 billion in subsidies between 1980 through 1997 along with favorable tax breaks costing taxpayers an average of $30 for every dollar ADM earns in profits. Add to that the $500 of federal and state subsidies it takes to reduce one metric ton of CO2-equivalent, one can literarily say that it is governments who heat up the globe by burning cash.
This year corn production has already increased by 15 percent over last year. Even President Bush, not a green lover but excited about ethanol, is expecting that farmers will plant 90.5 millions of acres of corn in 2007 in order to meet the demands of ethanol production of 132 billion liters by 2017. Corn prices already went up by 50 percent. The average price per bushel of $1.95, which had held steady over the past eight years, jumped up to $3.05 in January of this year, and is expected to rise as high as $3.40.
Corn is feedstock. It is consumed not only by humans but also by hogs, chickens and cattle. The drastic side-effect of higher corn prices is now reflected in the higher prices in the grocery store. The price of food went up 3.9 percent last year – faster than the inflation rate, which ranges around 2.7 in 2007. In particular, pork, beef, milk, eggs and poultry show drastic increases in their prices. So do fruits and vegetables. Considering that most people spend an average of 10 percent of their disposable income on food, higher prices in grocery reduces the spending on cars, homes or clothing. Health Nazis should also be concerned, since these higher prices drive people to cheaper processed foods that add to increased health risks in the poor segment of the population.
The US Federal Government’s targeted goal is to replace gasoline with corn-based fuel as an alternative energy source. This has caught the attention of poorer countries. Mexico, for example, is gradually replacing agave, a spiky-leaved, large plant which grows on high and arid land and takes eight years to reach maturity, with corn. Agave is the main ingredient for Tequila. Mexico produced 25 to 35 percent less agave this year and farmers take less care of their agave crop in favor of higher corn prices. The World Food Program (WFP), which recently stated that it can no longer feed the poor due to the impact of biofuel demand on food prices, is foolishly encouraging African and Latin American countries to take advantage of the rising demand of biofuels by planting corn; a popular world practice that is now devastating 900 million of the world’s poorest which rely on the UN feeding program.
It is quite clear that the state-inflated demand for corn is causing a global imbalance in food production. Farmers are replacing a variety of vegetables and fruits with corn due to the higher profit-per-acre corn brings. The two-year practice of crop rotation for corn drains the soil and requires more fertilizers on the following soybean crop. The additional cost ends up with the consumer. As food prices rise, it is the poor who suffer most from this inflated demand for biofuel. It is a burden that most people cannot afford as inflation keeps rising because of irresponsible spending and government debt.
The federal budget for the fiscal year beginning this October called for $2.9 trillion dollars in government spending. It includes increases for all the various cabinet-level departments. Among them were a 5.4 percent increase for the Department of Energy and 3.6 percent increase for Agriculture. According to Richard M. Ebeling, President of The Freeman, the average US household would have to shell out approximately $25,845 in taxes to cover the budget. Include with it the US federal government’s pre-existing liabilities of several trillion, and the average US household would have to pay an additional $31,000 a year for 75 years to pay off the debt already incurred by government spending. How can an average income household cover the basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter when tax burdens already devour the wages of a lower income population? Poor people only become poorer as spending continues.
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul seems to be the only congressional member who understands the global effects of subsidies. During his second presidential debate the question came up about oil profits. His response was: "I don’t think the profits are the issue. The profits are okay if they’re legitimately earned in a free market. What I object to are subsidies to big corporations when we subsidize them and give them R%26amp;D (Research %26amp; Development) money. I don’t think that should be that way. They should take it out of the funds that they earn..."
Here lies the answer to many of the energy questions. Let the private sector find a solution to new energy sources. Already technology advances at a rapid speed and its products remain ultimately competitive on the market where prices drop and become affordable to the average consumer. Just think of recent changes from VCRs and phonograph records to DVD’s and CD players, and the addition of cell phones and portable computers to modern life. All are now available at reasonable prices to low-income households. Industry continually comes up with new inventions that contribute highly to communication, organization and entertainment. The only sectors that remain high in cost with outrageous prices are sectors that are under government regulation and control: health care, medicine, education, housing, and now food prices. It would be a life-saving act of mercy to close these various departments of government, if people want to have a future for the next generation.
The trouble caused on the global market by the federal government’s sponsored ethanol industry increasingly outweighs the good it does. The idea of sacrificing food production in the name of biofuel as a future source of energy is an irrational concept. The consequence of higher food prices due to corn production hasn’t come from consumer choice but from government coercion. If the demand for energy is increasing, and biofuel is the answer, then where will the world grow its food? The big believers in a government supported biofuel industry might have to prepare for another big tsunami to hit the shores of Third World countries and at home if this insanity isn’t stopped. Just don’t blame capitalism if and when it comes.
July 21, 2007
Sabine Barnhart
What to konw about Ethanol Industry ? and the result of this political idea? another state plan ?
Ethanol fuel is ethanol (ethyl alcohol), the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It can be used as a fuel, mainly as a biofuel alternative to gasoline, and is widely used in cars in Brazil. Because it is cheap, easy to manufacture and process, and can be made from very common materials, such as corn, it is steadily becoming a highly respected and researched alternative to gasoline throughout much of the world.
Anhydrous ethanol, that is, ethanol with at most 1% water, the same alcohol as found in alcoholic beverages, can be blended with gasoline in varying quantities up to pure ethanol (E100), and most spark-ignited gasoline style engines will operate well with mixtures of 10% ethanol (E10).[1] Most cars on the road today in the U.S. can run on blends of up to 10% ethanol,[2] and the use of 10% ethanol gasoline is mandated in some cities where harmful levels of auto emissions are possible.[3]
Ethanol can be mass-produced by fermentation of sugar or by hydration of ethylene from petroleum and other sources. Current interest in ethanol mainly lies in bio-ethanol, produced from the starch or sugar in a wide variety of crops, but there has been considerable debate about how useful bio-ethanol will be in replacing fossil fuels in vehicles. Concerns relate to the large amount of arable land required for crops,[4] as well as the energy and pollution balance of the whole cycle of ethanol production.[5][6] Recent developments with cellulosic ethanol production and commercialization may allay some of these concerns.[7]
According to the International Energy Agency, cellulosic ethanol could allow ethanol fuels to play a much bigger role in the future than previously thought.[8] Cellulosic ethanol can be made from plant matter composed primarily of inedible cellulose fibers that form the stems and branches of most plants. Dedicated energy crops, such as switchgrass, are also promising cellulose sources that can be produced in many regions of the United States.[9]
In the U.S., there is potential to expand the market for ethanol fuels beyond the farm states where they have been most popular to date. Flex-fuel vehicles are assisting in this transition because they allow drivers to choose different fuels based on price and availability. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which calls for 7.5 billion US gallons of biofuels to be used annually by 2012, should also help to expand the U.S. marketThe top five ethanol producers in 2005 were Brazil (4.35 billion US gallons per year), the United States (4.3 billion US gallons per year), China (530 MMgy), the European Union (250 MMgy) and India (80 MMgy). Brazil and the United States accounted for 90 percent of all ethanol production. Also, it should be noted that the United States, now producing at a rate of about 4.6 billion US gallons per year, is widely considered the world’s largest ethanol producer. Strong incentives, coupled with other industry development initiatives, are giving rise to fledgling ethanol industries in countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Columbia, the Dominican Republic and Malawi. Nevertheless, ethanol hasn't yet made much of a dent in world oil consumption.[32]
[edit] Brazil
Main article: Ethanol fuel in Brazil
Gasoline on the left, alcohol on the right at a filling station in BrazilBrazil has one of the largest bio-fuel programs in the world, involving production of ethanol fuel from sugar cane, and ethanol now provides 18 percent of the country's automotive fuel. As a result of this, together with the exploitation of domestic deep water oil sources, Brazil, which years ago had to import a large share of the petroleum needed for domestic consumption, recently reached complete self-sufficiency in oil.[33][34][35]
Brazil produced around 16.4 billion liters of ethanol in 2004 and used 2.7 million hectares of land area for this production (4.5% of the Brazilian land area used for crop production in 2005[36]). Of this, around 12.4 billion liters were produced as fuel for ethanol-powered vehicles in the domestic market. In Brazil, ethanol-powered and flexible-fuel vehicles are manufactured for operation with hydrated ethanol, an azeotrope of ethanol (around 93% v/v) and water (7%).
Production and use of ethanol has been stimulated through: (1) low-interest loans for the construction of ethanol distilleries; (2) guaranteed purchase of ethanol by the state-owned oil company at a reasonable price; (3) retail pricing of neat ethanol so it is competitive if not slightly favorable to the gasoline-ethanol blend; and (4) tax incentives provided during the 1980s to stimulate the purchase of neat ethanol vehicles.[37]
Guaranteed purchase and price regulation were ended some years ago, with relatively positive results. In addition to these other policies, ethanol producers in the state of Sao Paulo established a research and technology transfer center that has been effective in improving sugar cane and ethanol yields.[38]
[edit] United States
A Ford Taurus "fueled by clean burning ethanol" owned by New York City.Main article: Ethanol fuel in the United States
Most cars on the road today in the U.S. can run on blends of up to 10% ethanol, and motor vehicle manufacturers already produce vehicles designed to run on much higher ethanol blends. Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and GM are among the automobile companies that sell “flexible-fuel” cars, trucks, and minivans that can use gasoline and ethanol blends ranging from pure gasoline up to 85% ethanol (E85). By mid-2006, there were approximately six million E85-compatible vehicles on U.S. roads.[39]
There is potential to expand the market for ethanol fuels beyond the farm states where they have been most popular to date. Flex-fuel vehicles are assisting in this transition because they allow drivers to choose different fuels based on price and availability. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which calls for 7.5 billion US gallons of biofuels to be used annually by 2012, should also help to expand the U.S. market.[40]
It should also be noted that the growing ethanol and biodiesel industries are providing jobs in plant construction, operations, and maintenance, mostly in rural communities. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, the ethanol industry created almost 154,000 U.S. jobs in 2005 alone, boosting household income by $5.7 billion. It also contributed about $3.5 billion in tax revenues at the local, state, and federal levels.[41]
[edit] Sweden
Main article: Ethanol fuel in Sweden
All Swedish gas stations are required by an act of parliament to offer at least one alternative fuel, and every fifth car in Stockholm now drives at least partially on alternative fuels, mostly ethanol.[42]
Stockholm will introduce a fleet of Swedish-made electric hybrid buses in its public transport system on a trial basis in 2008. These buses will use ethanol-powered internal-combustion engines and electric motors. The vehicles’ diesel engines will use ethanol.[43]
[edit] Australia
Main article: Ethanol fuel in Australia
Legislation imposes a 10% cap on the concentration of fuel ethanol blends. Blends of 90% unleaded petrol and 10% fuel ethanol are commonly referred to as E10. E10 is available through service stations operating under the BP, Caltex, Shell and United brands as well as those of a number of smaller independents. Not surprisingly, E10 is most widely available closer to the sources of production in Queensland and New South Wales. E10 is most commonly blended with 91 RON "regular unleaded" fuel. There is a requirement that retailers label blends containing fuel ethanol on the dispenser.
[edit] China
China is promoting ethanol-based fuel on a pilot basis in five cities in its central and northeastern region, a move designed to create a new market for its surplus grain and reduce consumption of petroleum. The cities include Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Nanyang in central China's Henan province, and Harbin and Zhaodong in Heilongjiang province, northeast China. Under the program, Henan will promote ethanol-based fuel across the province by the end of this year. Officials say the move is of great importance in helping to stabilize grain prices, raise farmers' income and reducing petrol- induced air pollution.[44]
[edit] Environment
[edit] Energy balance
Main article: Ethanol fuel energy balance
All biomass needs to go through some of these steps: it needs to be grown, collected, dried, fermented and burned. All of these steps require resources and an infrastructure.
Opponents of corn ethanol production in the U.S. often quote the 2005 paper [45] of David Pimentel, a retired Entomologist, and Tadeusz Patzek, a Geological Engineer from Berkeley. Both have been exceptionally critical of ethanol and other biofuels. Their studies contend that ethanol, and biofuels in general, are "energy negative", meaning they take more energy to produce than is contained in the final product.
A 2006 report by the U.S. Department Agriculture compared the methodologies used by a number of researchers on this subject and found that the majority of research showed that the energy balance for ethanol is positive. In fact, a large number of recent studies, including a 2006 article[46] in the prestigious journal Science offer the consensus opinion that fuels like ethanol are energy positive. Furthermore, it should be pointed out that fossil fuels also require significant energy inputs which have seldom been accounted for in the past.
It is also important to note that ethanol is not the only product created during production, and the energy content of the by-products must also be considered. Corn is typically 66% starch and the remaining 33% is not fermented. This unfermented component is called distillers grain, which is high in fats and proteins, and makes good animal feed. [47]
In Brazil where sugar cane is used, the yield is higher, and conversion to ethanol is somewhat more energy efficient than corn.[14] Recent developments with cellulosic ethanol production may improve yields even further.[48]
[edit] Air pollution
Compared with conventional unleaded gasoline, ethanol is a particulate-free burning fuel source that combusts cleanly with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water. The Clean Air Act requires the addition of oxygenates to reduce carbon monoxide emissions in the United States. The additive MTBE is currently being phased out due to ground water contamination, hence ethanol becomes an attractive alternative additive.
Use of ethanol, produced from current (2006) methods, emits a similar net amount of carbon dioxide but less carbon monoxide than gasoline.[49] If all bioethanol-production energy came from non-fossil sources the use of bioethanol as a fuel would add no greenhouse gas.[50]
[edit] Manufacture
In 2002 , monitoring of ethanol plants revealed that they released VOCs (volatile organic compounds) at a higher rate than had previously been disclosed.[51] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) subsequently reached settlement with Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill, two of the largest producers of ethanol, to reduce emission of these VOCs. VOCs are produced when fermented corn mash is dried for sale as a supplement for livestock feed. Devices known as thermal oxidizers or catalytic oxidizers can be attached to the plants to burn off the hazardous gases. Smog causing pollutants are also increased by using ethanol fuel in comparison to gasoline.
[edit] Greenhouse gas abatement
Corn ethanol has received much support on environmental grounds primarily because of its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, the evidence for this claim is mixed.
A recent ten-year forecast of ethanol production by the USDA places 2017 corn ethanol production at 12 billion US gallons and growing at only 2% per year. This estimate, together with a parameter publishing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), indicates that this near-maximum level of ethanol production will abate GHG emissions by 0.13% (~1/10 of 1%) of current US GHG emissions. However, this does not hold for all greenhouse gases. Another study has suggested that replacement of 100% petroleum fuel with E85 (a fuel mixture comprised of 85% ethanol and 15% petroleum) would significantly increase ozone levels, thereby increasing photochemical smog and aggravating medical problems such as asthma.[19][20]
This value reflects increases in corn area and the use of 30% of the corn crop for ethanol. It also apparently takes into account anticipated improvements in corn yields and ethanol production. The PNAS value is a 12% reduction in greenhouse gas emission relative to the "net emissions of production and combustion of an energetically equivalent amount of gasoline."
The January 2006 Science article from UC Berkeley's ERG, estimated this parameter to be 13% after reviewing a large number of studies. However, in a correction to that article releases shortly after publication, they reduce the estimated value to 7.4%. None of the other values needed to complete the calculation are controversial.
GREET model maintained by Argonne National Labs in Chicago has produced a series of publications on GHG abatement through ethanol. The latest of the studies is [21]
[edit] Land use
Large-scale 'energy farming', necessary to produce agricultural alcohol, requires substantial amounts of cultivated land. Some have claimed that land is acquired through deforestation, while others have observed that areas currently supporting forests are usually not suitable for growing any sort of crops.[52][53] Related concerns have been raised regarding a decline in soil fertility due to reduction of organic matter[54], a decrease in water availability and quality, an increase in the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and potential dislocation of local communities.[55]
As demand for ethanol fuel increases, food crops are replaced by fuel crops, driving food supply down and food prices up. Growing demand for ethanol in the United States has increased corn prices by 50% in Mexico.[56] Average barley prices in the United States rose 17% from January to June 2007 to the highest in 11 years. Prices for all grain crops trend upward, reflecting a progressive increase in farm land devoted to corn for the production of produce ethanol fuel.[57] Prices for U.S. corn-based products, including animal feed, also rise. This translates to higher prices for animal products like chicken, beef, and cheese. June 2007 cheese prices rose to $2 per pound on average, increasing 65% over the same period in 2006. As milk prices in the United States, approached $4.00 per US gallon, [58] many American restaurant franchises announced price increases for their products to compensate for rising food costs.[59] [60] [61]
Alternatively, cellulosic ethanol can be produced from any plant material, potentially doubling yields, in an effort to minimize conflict between food needs versus fuel needs.[62] Instead of utilizing only the starch bi-products from grinding wheat and other crops, cellulosic ethanol production maximizes the use of all plant materials, including gluten. This approach would have a smaller carbon footprint because the amount of energy-intensive fertilisers and fungicides remain the same for higher output of usable material.[63] While the enzyme technology[64] for producing cellulosic ethanol is currently in developmental stages, it is not expected to be available for large-scale production in the near future.[65] Moreover, the production of ethanol for fuel raises a number of land scarcity issues, regardless of what production method is employed. Many analysts suggest that biofuel strategies must be accompanied by fuel conservation restrictions. [66]
[edit] Renewable resource
Ethanol is considered "renewable" because it is primarily the result of conversion of the sun's energy into usable energy. Creation of ethanol starts with photosynthesis causing the feedstocks such as switchgrass, sugar cane, or corn to grow. These feedstocks are processed into ethanol (see production).
The environmental and economic benefits of non-cellulosic ethanol - including corn ethanol - have been heavily critiqued by many, including Brad Ewing of Environmental Economics %26amp; Sustainable Development[67] and Lester R. Brown of Earth Policy Institute.[68] The main criticism dwells on the increasing costs of corn for food as the demand for ethanol production increases. It remains to be seen [vague] if ethanol production can overcome these problems.
Current, first generation processes for the production of ethanol from corn use only a small part of the corn plant: the corn kernels are taken from the corn plant and only the starch, which represents about 50% of the dry kernel mass, is transformed into ethanol. Two types of second generation processes are under development. The first type uses enzymes to convert the plant cellulose into ethanol while the second type uses pyrolysis to convert the whole plant to either a liquid bio-oil or a syngas. Second generation processes can also be used with plants such as grasses, wood or agricultural waste material such as straw.
[edit] Replacement of petroleum
Only about 5% of the fossil energy required to produce ethanol from corn in the United States is obtained from non-US petroleum.[69] Current (2006) United States production methods obtain the rest of the fossil energy from domestic coal and natural gas. Even if the energy balance were negative, US production involves mostly domestic fuels such as natural gas and coal so the need for non-US petroleum would be reduced. Developed regions like the United States and Europe, and increasingly the developing nations of Asia, mainly India and China, consume much more petroleum and natural gas than they extract from their territory, becoming dependent upon foreign suppliers as a resultThe science of Economics is generally defined as the study of scarcity management. Absent scarcity and alternative uses of available resources, there is no economic problem. As such, the subject of economics involves the study of choices as they are affected by incentives and resources.[70] Since land and agriculture have historically served the world as utilities for food production, many believe the alternative use of agricultural resources for ethanol fuel production imposes an artificial scarcity of food on a global scale.[71] [72] [73] [74]
Meanwhile, the United States Department of Energy, finds that for every unit of energy put towards ethanol production, 1.3 units are returned.[75] Another study found that corn-grain ethanol produced 1.25 units of energy per unit put in.[76] As yields improve or different feedstocks are introduced, ethanol production may become more economically feasible in the US. Currently, research on improving ethanol yields from each unit of corn is underway using biotechnology. By utilizing hybrids designed specifically with higher extractable starch levels, the energy balance is dramatically improved. Also, as long as oil prices remain high, the economical use of other feedstocks, such as cellulose, become viable. By-products such as straw or wood chips can be converted to ethanol. Fast growing species like switchgrass can be grown on land not suitable for other cash crops and yield high levels of ethanol per unit areaCritics argue that ethanol is a fancy way of using solar power. The processing and production, as well as burning of ethanol would not significantly improve carbon emissions over the current use of gasoline. Instead, critics propose the widespread adoption of battery electric vehicles (zero emissions vehicles) combined with increased use of nuclear power and solar power.
[edit] Problems
Fuels with more than 10% ethanol are not compatible with some fuel system components.[81][82]
Examples of extreme corrosion of ferrous components,[82] and internal separation of portions of rubber fuel tanks have been observed in some vehicles using ethanol fuels.[citation needed]
Formation of salt deposits, jelly-like deposits on fuel strainer screens
Can negatively affect electric fuel pumps by increasing internal wear[82] and undesirable spark generation. [83]
Is not compatible with capacitance fuel level gauging indicators and may cause erroneous fuel quantity indications in vehicles that employ that system.[84]
Not always compatible with marine craft, especially those that use fiberglass tanks.[85][86]
Decreases fuel-economy by 15-30%; this can be avoided using certain modifications that would, however, render the engine inoperable on regular petrol without the addition of an adjustable ECU, or use of multiple ECUs to run the engine on multiple fuel types. [87][20]
Support for biofuels could keep petroleum prices high in the USA (NY Times - [27])
Tough materials are required to overcome ethanol's corrosive nature, and the high compression ratio needed to make an ethanol engine as efficient as it would be on petrol; these would be similar to those used in diesel engines (which typically run at a CR of 20:1[88], versus about 8-12:1 for petrol engines [89].) Diesel engines cost significantly more than similar-sized ordinary petrol engines as a result of the more advanced materials used in their construction.
Whether the energy balance of ethanol - that is, whether the fuel contains more energy than was used to produce it - is positive or negative is debatable [90][91], as is whether or not the land used to grow the crop was obtained by, say, chopping down a rainforest, in which case the ethanol produced is just as unenvironmentally-friendly as fossil fuel due to the carbon released by the dead plants. [92]
In the age of nation building, stamping out of global warming, and driving for energy self-sufficiency, the new state appointed rival of the potato is maize, which is better known as corn – the yellow cob-born grain used in the production of ethanol fuel. As a blend with gasoline, biofuel powers automobiles and farm equipment. Its environmental friendly side effect is to reduce greenhouse gases, and some say it is the key to everlasting energy security in the future.
Ethanol fuel production received its first stimulus after the Arab oil crisis in 1973. During 1978 the US federal government sealed the project with the Energy Tax Act authorizing tax exemptions by blending gasoline with 10 percent ethanol. A floodgate of free money opened up for farmers and ethanol producers as the energy and agricultural departments spent billions of dollars on subsidies. This year’s estimates are between $5.5 billion to $7.3 billion of our tax dollars to be handed out to corn growers.
The incentives for farmers to grow corn in the US is not to meet the needs of a market that entails a healthy profit. Instead, they plant corn because they get paid to do so by a federal government interested in ethanol production. And as it turns out, producing ethanol is an expensive process. Archer Daniels Midland Corporation (ADM) out of Illinois, one of the largest producers of ethanol, received as much as $10 billion in subsidies between 1980 through 1997 along with favorable tax breaks costing taxpayers an average of $30 for every dollar ADM earns in profits. Add to that the $500 of federal and state subsidies it takes to reduce one metric ton of CO2-equivalent, one can literarily say that it is governments who heat up the globe by burning cash.
This year corn production has already increased by 15 percent over last year. Even President Bush, not a green lover but excited about ethanol, is expecting that farmers will plant 90.5 millions of acres of corn in 2007 in order to meet the demands of ethanol production of 132 billion liters by 2017. Corn prices already went up by 50 percent. The average price per bushel of $1.95, which had held steady over the past eight years, jumped up to $3.05 in January of this year, and is expected to rise as high as $3.40.
Corn is feedstock. It is consumed not only by humans but also by hogs, chickens and cattle. The drastic side-effect of higher corn prices is now reflected in the higher prices in the grocery store. The price of food went up 3.9 percent last year – faster than the inflation rate, which ranges around 2.7 in 2007. In particular, pork, beef, milk, eggs and poultry show drastic increases in their prices. So do fruits and vegetables. Considering that most people spend an average of 10 percent of their disposable income on food, higher prices in grocery reduces the spending on cars, homes or clothing. Health Nazis should also be concerned, since these higher prices drive people to cheaper processed foods that add to increased health risks in the poor segment of the population.
The US Federal Government’s targeted goal is to replace gasoline with corn-based fuel as an alternative energy source. This has caught the attention of poorer countries. Mexico, for example, is gradually replacing agave, a spiky-leaved, large plant which grows on high and arid land and takes eight years to reach maturity, with corn. Agave is the main ingredient for Tequila. Mexico produced 25 to 35 percent less agave this year and farmers take less care of their agave crop in favor of higher corn prices. The World Food Program (WFP), which recently stated that it can no longer feed the poor due to the impact of biofuel demand on food prices, is foolishly encouraging African and Latin American countries to take advantage of the rising demand of biofuels by planting corn; a popular world practice that is now devastating 900 million of the world’s poorest which rely on the UN feeding program.
It is quite clear that the state-inflated demand for corn is causing a global imbalance in food production. Farmers are replacing a variety of vegetables and fruits with corn due to the higher profit-per-acre corn brings. The two-year practice of crop rotation for corn drains the soil and requires more fertilizers on the following soybean crop. The additional cost ends up with the consumer. As food prices rise, it is the poor who suffer most from this inflated demand for biofuel. It is a burden that most people cannot afford as inflation keeps rising because of irresponsible spending and government debt.
The federal budget for the fiscal year beginning this October called for $2.9 trillion dollars in government spending. It includes increases for all the various cabinet-level departments. Among them were a 5.4 percent increase for the Department of Energy and 3.6 percent increase for Agriculture. According to Richard M. Ebeling, President of The Freeman, the average US household would have to shell out approximately $25,845 in taxes to cover the budget. Include with it the US federal government’s pre-existing liabilities of several trillion, and the average US household would have to pay an additional $31,000 a year for 75 years to pay off the debt already incurred by government spending. How can an average income household cover the basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter when tax burdens already devour the wages of a lower income population? Poor people only become poorer as spending continues.
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul seems to be the only congressional member who understands the global effects of subsidies. During his second presidential debate the question came up about oil profits. His response was: "I don’t think the profits are the issue. The profits are okay if they’re legitimately earned in a free market. What I object to are subsidies to big corporations when we subsidize them and give them R%26amp;D (Research %26amp; Development) money. I don’t think that should be that way. They should take it out of the funds that they earn..."
Here lies the answer to many of the energy questions. Let the private sector find a solution to new energy sources. Already technology advances at a rapid speed and its products remain ultimately competitive on the market where prices drop and become affordable to the average consumer. Just think of recent changes from VCRs and phonograph records to DVD’s and CD players, and the addition of cell phones and portable computers to modern life. All are now available at reasonable prices to low-income households. Industry continually comes up with new inventions that contribute highly to communication, organization and entertainment. The only sectors that remain high in cost with outrageous prices are sectors that are under government regulation and control: health care, medicine, education, housing, and now food prices. It would be a life-saving act of mercy to close these various departments of government, if people want to have a future for the next generation.
The trouble caused on the global market by the federal government’s sponsored ethanol industry increasingly outweighs the good it does. The idea of sacrificing food production in the name of biofuel as a future source of energy is an irrational concept. The consequence of higher food prices due to corn production hasn’t come from consumer choice but from government coercion. If the demand for energy is increasing, and biofuel is the answer, then where will the world grow its food? The big believers in a government supported biofuel industry might have to prepare for another big tsunami to hit the shores of Third World countries and at home if this insanity isn’t stopped. Just don’t blame capitalism if and when it comes.
July 21, 2007
Sabine Barnhart
What to konw about Ethanol Industry ? and the result of this political idea? another state plan ?
Ethanol fuel is ethanol (ethyl alcohol), the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It can be used as a fuel, mainly as a biofuel alternative to gasoline, and is widely used in cars in Brazil. Because it is cheap, easy to manufacture and process, and can be made from very common materials, such as corn, it is steadily becoming a highly respected and researched alternative to gasoline throughout much of the world.
Anhydrous ethanol, that is, ethanol with at most 1% water, the same alcohol as found in alcoholic beverages, can be blended with gasoline in varying quantities up to pure ethanol (E100), and most spark-ignited gasoline style engines will operate well with mixtures of 10% ethanol (E10).[1] Most cars on the road today in the U.S. can run on blends of up to 10% ethanol,[2] and the use of 10% ethanol gasoline is mandated in some cities where harmful levels of auto emissions are possible.[3]
Ethanol can be mass-produced by fermentation of sugar or by hydration of ethylene from petroleum and other sources. Current interest in ethanol mainly lies in bio-ethanol, produced from the starch or sugar in a wide variety of crops, but there has been considerable debate about how useful bio-ethanol will be in replacing fossil fuels in vehicles. Concerns relate to the large amount of arable land required for crops,[4] as well as the energy and pollution balance of the whole cycle of ethanol production.[5][6] Recent developments with cellulosic ethanol production and commercialization may allay some of these concerns.[7]
According to the International Energy Agency, cellulosic ethanol could allow ethanol fuels to play a much bigger role in the future than previously thought.[8] Cellulosic ethanol can be made from plant matter composed primarily of inedible cellulose fibers that form the stems and branches of most plants. Dedicated energy crops, such as switchgrass, are also promising cellulose sources that can be produced in many regions of the United States.[9]
In the U.S., there is potential to expand the market for ethanol fuels beyond the farm states where they have been most popular to date. Flex-fuel vehicles are assisting in this transition because they allow drivers to choose different fuels based on price and availability. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which calls for 7.5 billion US gallons of biofuels to be used annually by 2012, should also help to expand the U.S. marketThe top five ethanol producers in 2005 were Brazil (4.35 billion US gallons per year), the United States (4.3 billion US gallons per year), China (530 MMgy), the European Union (250 MMgy) and India (80 MMgy). Brazil and the United States accounted for 90 percent of all ethanol production. Also, it should be noted that the United States, now producing at a rate of about 4.6 billion US gallons per year, is widely considered the world’s largest ethanol producer. Strong incentives, coupled with other industry development initiatives, are giving rise to fledgling ethanol industries in countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Columbia, the Dominican Republic and Malawi. Nevertheless, ethanol hasn't yet made much of a dent in world oil consumption.[32]
[edit] Brazil
Main article: Ethanol fuel in Brazil
Gasoline on the left, alcohol on the right at a filling station in BrazilBrazil has one of the largest bio-fuel programs in the world, involving production of ethanol fuel from sugar cane, and ethanol now provides 18 percent of the country's automotive fuel. As a result of this, together with the exploitation of domestic deep water oil sources, Brazil, which years ago had to import a large share of the petroleum needed for domestic consumption, recently reached complete self-sufficiency in oil.[33][34][35]
Brazil produced around 16.4 billion liters of ethanol in 2004 and used 2.7 million hectares of land area for this production (4.5% of the Brazilian land area used for crop production in 2005[36]). Of this, around 12.4 billion liters were produced as fuel for ethanol-powered vehicles in the domestic market. In Brazil, ethanol-powered and flexible-fuel vehicles are manufactured for operation with hydrated ethanol, an azeotrope of ethanol (around 93% v/v) and water (7%).
Production and use of ethanol has been stimulated through: (1) low-interest loans for the construction of ethanol distilleries; (2) guaranteed purchase of ethanol by the state-owned oil company at a reasonable price; (3) retail pricing of neat ethanol so it is competitive if not slightly favorable to the gasoline-ethanol blend; and (4) tax incentives provided during the 1980s to stimulate the purchase of neat ethanol vehicles.[37]
Guaranteed purchase and price regulation were ended some years ago, with relatively positive results. In addition to these other policies, ethanol producers in the state of Sao Paulo established a research and technology transfer center that has been effective in improving sugar cane and ethanol yields.[38]
[edit] United States
A Ford Taurus "fueled by clean burning ethanol" owned by New York City.Main article: Ethanol fuel in the United States
Most cars on the road today in the U.S. can run on blends of up to 10% ethanol, and motor vehicle manufacturers already produce vehicles designed to run on much higher ethanol blends. Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and GM are among the automobile companies that sell “flexible-fuel” cars, trucks, and minivans that can use gasoline and ethanol blends ranging from pure gasoline up to 85% ethanol (E85). By mid-2006, there were approximately six million E85-compatible vehicles on U.S. roads.[39]
There is potential to expand the market for ethanol fuels beyond the farm states where they have been most popular to date. Flex-fuel vehicles are assisting in this transition because they allow drivers to choose different fuels based on price and availability. The Energy Policy Act of 2005, which calls for 7.5 billion US gallons of biofuels to be used annually by 2012, should also help to expand the U.S. market.[40]
It should also be noted that the growing ethanol and biodiesel industries are providing jobs in plant construction, operations, and maintenance, mostly in rural communities. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, the ethanol industry created almost 154,000 U.S. jobs in 2005 alone, boosting household income by $5.7 billion. It also contributed about $3.5 billion in tax revenues at the local, state, and federal levels.[41]
[edit] Sweden
Main article: Ethanol fuel in Sweden
All Swedish gas stations are required by an act of parliament to offer at least one alternative fuel, and every fifth car in Stockholm now drives at least partially on alternative fuels, mostly ethanol.[42]
Stockholm will introduce a fleet of Swedish-made electric hybrid buses in its public transport system on a trial basis in 2008. These buses will use ethanol-powered internal-combustion engines and electric motors. The vehicles’ diesel engines will use ethanol.[43]
[edit] Australia
Main article: Ethanol fuel in Australia
Legislation imposes a 10% cap on the concentration of fuel ethanol blends. Blends of 90% unleaded petrol and 10% fuel ethanol are commonly referred to as E10. E10 is available through service stations operating under the BP, Caltex, Shell and United brands as well as those of a number of smaller independents. Not surprisingly, E10 is most widely available closer to the sources of production in Queensland and New South Wales. E10 is most commonly blended with 91 RON "regular unleaded" fuel. There is a requirement that retailers label blends containing fuel ethanol on the dispenser.
[edit] China
China is promoting ethanol-based fuel on a pilot basis in five cities in its central and northeastern region, a move designed to create a new market for its surplus grain and reduce consumption of petroleum. The cities include Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Nanyang in central China's Henan province, and Harbin and Zhaodong in Heilongjiang province, northeast China. Under the program, Henan will promote ethanol-based fuel across the province by the end of this year. Officials say the move is of great importance in helping to stabilize grain prices, raise farmers' income and reducing petrol- induced air pollution.[44]
[edit] Environment
[edit] Energy balance
Main article: Ethanol fuel energy balance
All biomass needs to go through some of these steps: it needs to be grown, collected, dried, fermented and burned. All of these steps require resources and an infrastructure.
Opponents of corn ethanol production in the U.S. often quote the 2005 paper [45] of David Pimentel, a retired Entomologist, and Tadeusz Patzek, a Geological Engineer from Berkeley. Both have been exceptionally critical of ethanol and other biofuels. Their studies contend that ethanol, and biofuels in general, are "energy negative", meaning they take more energy to produce than is contained in the final product.
A 2006 report by the U.S. Department Agriculture compared the methodologies used by a number of researchers on this subject and found that the majority of research showed that the energy balance for ethanol is positive. In fact, a large number of recent studies, including a 2006 article[46] in the prestigious journal Science offer the consensus opinion that fuels like ethanol are energy positive. Furthermore, it should be pointed out that fossil fuels also require significant energy inputs which have seldom been accounted for in the past.
It is also important to note that ethanol is not the only product created during production, and the energy content of the by-products must also be considered. Corn is typically 66% starch and the remaining 33% is not fermented. This unfermented component is called distillers grain, which is high in fats and proteins, and makes good animal feed. [47]
In Brazil where sugar cane is used, the yield is higher, and conversion to ethanol is somewhat more energy efficient than corn.[14] Recent developments with cellulosic ethanol production may improve yields even further.[48]
[edit] Air pollution
Compared with conventional unleaded gasoline, ethanol is a particulate-free burning fuel source that combusts cleanly with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water. The Clean Air Act requires the addition of oxygenates to reduce carbon monoxide emissions in the United States. The additive MTBE is currently being phased out due to ground water contamination, hence ethanol becomes an attractive alternative additive.
Use of ethanol, produced from current (2006) methods, emits a similar net amount of carbon dioxide but less carbon monoxide than gasoline.[49] If all bioethanol-production energy came from non-fossil sources the use of bioethanol as a fuel would add no greenhouse gas.[50]
[edit] Manufacture
In 2002 , monitoring of ethanol plants revealed that they released VOCs (volatile organic compounds) at a higher rate than had previously been disclosed.[51] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) subsequently reached settlement with Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill, two of the largest producers of ethanol, to reduce emission of these VOCs. VOCs are produced when fermented corn mash is dried for sale as a supplement for livestock feed. Devices known as thermal oxidizers or catalytic oxidizers can be attached to the plants to burn off the hazardous gases. Smog causing pollutants are also increased by using ethanol fuel in comparison to gasoline.
[edit] Greenhouse gas abatement
Corn ethanol has received much support on environmental grounds primarily because of its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, the evidence for this claim is mixed.
A recent ten-year forecast of ethanol production by the USDA places 2017 corn ethanol production at 12 billion US gallons and growing at only 2% per year. This estimate, together with a parameter publishing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), indicates that this near-maximum level of ethanol production will abate GHG emissions by 0.13% (~1/10 of 1%) of current US GHG emissions. However, this does not hold for all greenhouse gases. Another study has suggested that replacement of 100% petroleum fuel with E85 (a fuel mixture comprised of 85% ethanol and 15% petroleum) would significantly increase ozone levels, thereby increasing photochemical smog and aggravating medical problems such as asthma.[19][20]
This value reflects increases in corn area and the use of 30% of the corn crop for ethanol. It also apparently takes into account anticipated improvements in corn yields and ethanol production. The PNAS value is a 12% reduction in greenhouse gas emission relative to the "net emissions of production and combustion of an energetically equivalent amount of gasoline."
The January 2006 Science article from UC Berkeley's ERG, estimated this parameter to be 13% after reviewing a large number of studies. However, in a correction to that article releases shortly after publication, they reduce the estimated value to 7.4%. None of the other values needed to complete the calculation are controversial.
GREET model maintained by Argonne National Labs in Chicago has produced a series of publications on GHG abatement through ethanol. The latest of the studies is [21]
[edit] Land use
Large-scale 'energy farming', necessary to produce agricultural alcohol, requires substantial amounts of cultivated land. Some have claimed that land is acquired through deforestation, while others have observed that areas currently supporting forests are usually not suitable for growing any sort of crops.[52][53] Related concerns have been raised regarding a decline in soil fertility due to reduction of organic matter[54], a decrease in water availability and quality, an increase in the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and potential dislocation of local communities.[55]
As demand for ethanol fuel increases, food crops are replaced by fuel crops, driving food supply down and food prices up. Growing demand for ethanol in the United States has increased corn prices by 50% in Mexico.[56] Average barley prices in the United States rose 17% from January to June 2007 to the highest in 11 years. Prices for all grain crops trend upward, reflecting a progressive increase in farm land devoted to corn for the production of produce ethanol fuel.[57] Prices for U.S. corn-based products, including animal feed, also rise. This translates to higher prices for animal products like chicken, beef, and cheese. June 2007 cheese prices rose to $2 per pound on average, increasing 65% over the same period in 2006. As milk prices in the United States, approached $4.00 per US gallon, [58] many American restaurant franchises announced price increases for their products to compensate for rising food costs.[59] [60] [61]
Alternatively, cellulosic ethanol can be produced from any plant material, potentially doubling yields, in an effort to minimize conflict between food needs versus fuel needs.[62] Instead of utilizing only the starch bi-products from grinding wheat and other crops, cellulosic ethanol production maximizes the use of all plant materials, including gluten. This approach would have a smaller carbon footprint because the amount of energy-intensive fertilisers and fungicides remain the same for higher output of usable material.[63] While the enzyme technology[64] for producing cellulosic ethanol is currently in developmental stages, it is not expected to be available for large-scale production in the near future.[65] Moreover, the production of ethanol for fuel raises a number of land scarcity issues, regardless of what production method is employed. Many analysts suggest that biofuel strategies must be accompanied by fuel conservation restrictions. [66]
[edit] Renewable resource
Ethanol is considered "renewable" because it is primarily the result of conversion of the sun's energy into usable energy. Creation of ethanol starts with photosynthesis causing the feedstocks such as switchgrass, sugar cane, or corn to grow. These feedstocks are processed into ethanol (see production).
The environmental and economic benefits of non-cellulosic ethanol - including corn ethanol - have been heavily critiqued by many, including Brad Ewing of Environmental Economics %26amp; Sustainable Development[67] and Lester R. Brown of Earth Policy Institute.[68] The main criticism dwells on the increasing costs of corn for food as the demand for ethanol production increases. It remains to be seen [vague] if ethanol production can overcome these problems.
Current, first generation processes for the production of ethanol from corn use only a small part of the corn plant: the corn kernels are taken from the corn plant and only the starch, which represents about 50% of the dry kernel mass, is transformed into ethanol. Two types of second generation processes are under development. The first type uses enzymes to convert the plant cellulose into ethanol while the second type uses pyrolysis to convert the whole plant to either a liquid bio-oil or a syngas. Second generation processes can also be used with plants such as grasses, wood or agricultural waste material such as straw.
[edit] Replacement of petroleum
Only about 5% of the fossil energy required to produce ethanol from corn in the United States is obtained from non-US petroleum.[69] Current (2006) United States production methods obtain the rest of the fossil energy from domestic coal and natural gas. Even if the energy balance were negative, US production involves mostly domestic fuels such as natural gas and coal so the need for non-US petroleum would be reduced. Developed regions like the United States and Europe, and increasingly the developing nations of Asia, mainly India and China, consume much more petroleum and natural gas than they extract from their territory, becoming dependent upon foreign suppliers as a resultThe science of Economics is generally defined as the study of scarcity management. Absent scarcity and alternative uses of available resources, there is no economic problem. As such, the subject of economics involves the study of choices as they are affected by incentives and resources.[70] Since land and agriculture have historically served the world as utilities for food production, many believe the alternative use of agricultural resources for ethanol fuel production imposes an artificial scarcity of food on a global scale.[71] [72] [73] [74]
Meanwhile, the United States Department of Energy, finds that for every unit of energy put towards ethanol production, 1.3 units are returned.[75] Another study found that corn-grain ethanol produced 1.25 units of energy per unit put in.[76] As yields improve or different feedstocks are introduced, ethanol production may become more economically feasible in the US. Currently, research on improving ethanol yields from each unit of corn is underway using biotechnology. By utilizing hybrids designed specifically with higher extractable starch levels, the energy balance is dramatically improved. Also, as long as oil prices remain high, the economical use of other feedstocks, such as cellulose, become viable. By-products such as straw or wood chips can be converted to ethanol. Fast growing species like switchgrass can be grown on land not suitable for other cash crops and yield high levels of ethanol per unit areaCritics argue that ethanol is a fancy way of using solar power. The processing and production, as well as burning of ethanol would not significantly improve carbon emissions over the current use of gasoline. Instead, critics propose the widespread adoption of battery electric vehicles (zero emissions vehicles) combined with increased use of nuclear power and solar power.
[edit] Problems
Fuels with more than 10% ethanol are not compatible with some fuel system components.[81][82]
Examples of extreme corrosion of ferrous components,[82] and internal separation of portions of rubber fuel tanks have been observed in some vehicles using ethanol fuels.[citation needed]
Formation of salt deposits, jelly-like deposits on fuel strainer screens
Can negatively affect electric fuel pumps by increasing internal wear[82] and undesirable spark generation. [83]
Is not compatible with capacitance fuel level gauging indicators and may cause erroneous fuel quantity indications in vehicles that employ that system.[84]
Not always compatible with marine craft, especially those that use fiberglass tanks.[85][86]
Decreases fuel-economy by 15-30%; this can be avoided using certain modifications that would, however, render the engine inoperable on regular petrol without the addition of an adjustable ECU, or use of multiple ECUs to run the engine on multiple fuel types. [87][20]
Support for biofuels could keep petroleum prices high in the USA (NY Times - [27])
Tough materials are required to overcome ethanol's corrosive nature, and the high compression ratio needed to make an ethanol engine as efficient as it would be on petrol; these would be similar to those used in diesel engines (which typically run at a CR of 20:1[88], versus about 8-12:1 for petrol engines [89].) Diesel engines cost significantly more than similar-sized ordinary petrol engines as a result of the more advanced materials used in their construction.
Whether the energy balance of ethanol - that is, whether the fuel contains more energy than was used to produce it - is positive or negative is debatable [90][91], as is whether or not the land used to grow the crop was obtained by, say, chopping down a rainforest, in which case the ethanol produced is just as unenvironmentally-friendly as fossil fuel due to the carbon released by the dead plants. [92]
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