A beekeeper near San Francisco complained that her bees wouldn't leave her hummingbird feeder alone. To cure the problem, she set up an open feeder containing sugar syrup directly in front of her hives, hoping to divert the bees from the hummingbirds. Much to her dismay, the bees continued to dine at the bird feeder and ignore the syrup she provided in her apiary.
She decided that her bees must prefer hummingbird nectar over plain sugar syrup, so she replaced the syrup in the bee feeder with hummingbird food mixed with water. Still the bees ignored their feeder and returned to join the hummingbirds. What is going on?
As we know, honey bees are brilliant at pointing their sisters to distant food sources. They use the waggle dance to describe food sources that are far from the hive, and they use the round dance—which contains less information—to describe sources that are less than about 50-70 meters from the hive.
But according to some observers, honey bees have a problem when the source is very close. Why is this?
A round dance contains only some information about the quality feeding site. An indication is merely given about what to look for, and that this source can be found close to the nest. A bee that returns from visiting a cherry flower will smell like cherries, and a cherry tree can be found easily enough after a few flight around the hive.
But a bee coming home with a sample of sugar syrup isn't going to smell like a flower. So even though the sugar tastes sweet, it will be difficult for a bee to explain the location to her nest mates if the syrup is less than 50-70 meters away. If it doesn't look like a flower, and it doesn't smell like a flower, the bees really have no reason to check it out. Some will probably find it—more or less by accident—but when they return home to report their finding, they have the same problem. How can they explain its location?
In this case, it was probably much easier for the bees to locate the hummingbird feeder (which was much further away and brightly colored) than the open bee feeder that was within tripping distance of the hives. It seems that the bees will eventually find these sources, but the process is more random and takes longer than you might expect.
I have found that a drop of flavoring oil—something like tea tree, spearmint, lemon grass, anise, or peppermint—solves the problem in no time. When the bee returns to the hive smelling delicious, and she explains that the source is nearby by using the round dance, her nest mates will search in the vicinity of the hive for the scent she has delivered and immediately find the source, even if it doesn't look like a flower.
Your honey bees may prefer the hummingbird feeder if their feed is too close to the hive. © Rusty Burlew.
I have an observation that has a side jar feeder. We are in a dearth and the food stores in the hive were visibly low. I decided to feed sugar syrup with Honey Bee Healthy which has a lemongrass scent to it. I added the jar in the evening about an hour before sunset. A couple bees found it right away and went back to their sisters to share. The hive went into a frenzy with circle dances on just about every frame. Oddly, the bees seeing the dance, immediately left the hive and hovered outside rather than go to to the source.
It then struck me that the circle dance apparently has no way to direct bees to locations 'inside' the hive. As night came they settled down and came back inside, confused.
That is fascinating. I've heard other people say that in-hive feed is the hardest to find. With the scent being so close, it is probably impossible to pinpoint the source. It's cool that you got to see the dance and the bees' reaction to it.
I wish my bees had half the scent abilities of the wasps. It seems the moment I open the milk jug with syrup I get 7 wasps jumping into it.
A beekeeper in Ireland taught me the way to remember the queen marking color sequence. Start with 1 Say: Will You Raise Good Bees? WYRGB then go to 6-0 In other words 1=W for white, 2= Y for yellow and so on.
I've heard (been told) that bees won't forage near their hives, since that is their poop zone. Does this play into the idea of where one might place a diversionary tactic such as a food source near a hive? I've heard (been told) it's about 10-20 feet, but my car gets bombed as many as 70-80′ away under the fly-in, fly-out zone.
I've heard the no-forage zone theory for years and I don't believe it: "Monday morning myth: no forage zones". As you point out, honey bees poop at great distances from the hive. In addition, you can get them to forage close by if you plant the right things. And as you also suggest, part of the apparent problem may be the difficulty of communicating about close-in food sources. Eventually they will find them, but it takes longer.
Last summer in late August my neighbor had problems with honey bees taking over his two hummingbird feeders, so he put out a bowl of sugar water to alleviate the problem. Much to his dismay, all it did was attract more bees. Hundreds of them. And the bees were aggressive stinging my neighbor just for standing nearby.
Now, I had several feeders out and they didn't look twice at mine. I have lots of native pollinator plants in my gardens and I was able to stand in the center of them surrounded by all kinds of bees, collecting seeds with absolutely no signs of aggression. But when I walked through the neighbor's yard (in an attempt to get him to put away the pesticide) I was also stung on the temple even though I was 20+ feet away. I believe I was walking too swiftly.
My theory about the feeders is that my neighbor uses the store-bought nectar for his feeders but I mix my own. And the style of feeders I use keep the short tongue bees from being able to reach the sugar water.
I know that foraging bees are less aggressive but the open sugar feeder seemed to have the opposite effect.
I was successful in stopping the pesticide use by pointing out the danger to the hummingbirds but I managed to cause some hard feelings between us. He wants to know where the hive is located so it can be eradicated and I will not tell him. I believe it is a feral hive but it is possible that a neighbor down the street, where the bees are coming from, keep a hive in their yard. These people are VERY unfriendly so it isn't possible to investigate any further than I have. And that should keep them safe.
I should also add that it is legal to keep bees in my town.
Even though I am not a beekeeper, I am an advocate of native bees. I find your website a wealth of information and I just love the pictures you post.
Thanks for the compliment, Karen. I find bees that are open-feeding to be gentle, but maybe it has something to do with being confident around hoards of bees. I've read that the more relaxed your movements, the safer from stings you are, although I honestly don't know how true that is. I spilled some honey outside several days ago, and I had a dark cloud of bees in my backyard. It was like night in the middle of the day. I kept working among them without any protective clothing with no problem, even though some banged into me during the feeding frenzy. Mysterious creatures.
I too have found bees feeding on a pan of cappings were quite focused and peaceful, in spite of making a huge cloud. FWIW I think bees pick up on people's emotional states, perhaps via pheromones etc. My dad kept bees for a few years, with the hives in his small orchard. They were no problem to anyone…except my mother. If she went anywhere near the orchard, they would find her, chase her and sting her. My mom tends to be quite anxious and O/C, and is often "keyed up", and repeated issues with the bees going for her only made things worse. Bees do not like disquiet, and I find on the days I am not relaxed and calm, they notice and are less patient with me. The one sting we had in the community garden this year was when a very tense visitor launched into an extreme diatribe about Monsanto. This person was practically yelling, and making extravagant hand gestures. Although she was 25′ from the nearest hive, and I was getting her to move away, she was stung with no warning. Bees do seem to pick up on negative emotional states.
Depending on where you live, they may be able to store something from the fall nectar flow. In any case, my guess it that you will need to feed them all winter. Start giving them 2:1 syrup and when the weather gets cold, go to hard candy or granulated sugar.
Hi Rusty, I have been a beekeeper for 2 years now and just stumbled onto your website while looking for some bee info. It's a great site with lots of information and experience. I lost one of my 2 year old hives over the winter. Upon hive inspection 2 weeks ago I found a cluster of about 200 dead bees on the center frame in the lower box. Every cell in the hive, ( 3 medium boxes), was completely empty except one outer frame on the top box which was full of capped honey, untouched. I removed the super in Sept which was full of honey, assuming the bees had their winter store in the brood boxes. I never checked. They were a strong, active colony. I wonder if they starved to death, by my removing the super without checking the lower boxes for honey. Live and learn. Also I think bees fly with their eyes closed. I often stand in their flight path while observing the hives and often get hit in the back of the head by a bee returning to the hive.
From your description, it does sound like your bees starved. If there is too much space between the bees and the honey, they are often unable to go and retrieve it due to the cold. Even two frames over from the brood nest may be too far, which is why some beekeepers like to open their hives on a warmish day and move the frames around. Also, I always tell beekeepers to "look before you take" because sometimes honey bees put all their honey in the supers and none in the brood boxes. Unless we check, we don't know.
Honey bees use their eyes to navigate. We know this because researchers can get bees to behave differently by painting different designs on the ground or on the sides of flight tubes. But honey bees are accustomed to the layout of the land as they approach their own hives, and if something unexpected is placed there, they may fly into it. If it stays put for a while, they will learn. But a person walking in front of the hive is unexpected and not entirely clear to them.
Rusty I have two hives of bees and I'm feeding them syrup it close to there hives about 3 feet inside electric to keep bears out off it. The problem I have is one hive is aggressive and getting all the syrup the other hive is defending itself but not going to the syrup. Any ideas on how to correct this. I was thinking of putting it farther away. Any help is appreciated. I'm a first time beekeeper.
You can try feeding inside the hives instead of outside.


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Many professional chefs and home cooks swear by their clunky, impossibly heavy pans and pots, but cast iron is not necessarily for those seeking instant gratification. Unlike aluminum, which conducts heat quickly and uniformly, a cast-iron pan initially heats unevenly on a gas burner, creating hot spots that can be best eliminated by warming the pan slowly.
In many cases, though, cast iron can be a one-pan star in the kitchen. You can sear a roast or thick steak on the stovetop in a large skillet to create a nice crust, then promptly transfer the pan into a hot oven to finish cooking evenly and accurately.
A new book, "Cast Iron Nation" (Oxmoor House; $24.95; 288 pages), is replete with color photos and 175 recipes that show there are few limits to this cookware. Compiled and edited by Pam Hoenig, the book's recipes underscore cast iron's many uses. Every meal is covered and the range of dishes is impressive. If you assumed your old pan was merely for cooking steak or bacon and not much else, how about upside-down meatloaf? Grilled pizza? Baked spaghetti? Or seafood and chicken jambalaya? Those recipes are all in here, as are directions for peach upside-down cake, blueberry cobbler, zucchini fritters, pan-roasted spring vegetables, mussels with tomatoes and garlic, honey-roasted chicken breasts, chicken and mushroom stew, and plenty more.
Produced by Lodge Manufacturing, which has been in the cast-iron business since 1896 and is an industry leader, the recipes are family favorites from Bob Kellerman (and wife Cheryl), whose family runs Lodge. The book also provides helpful tips scattered throughout its pages, along with short and often charming personal essays by chefs about what cast-iron cooking means to them.
cast-iron pots and pans show up in Sacramento restaurants, including Mother, the hot new restaurant on K Street downtown, where they are often served with the food at the table.
For instance, the restaurant's Dutch babies, those hearty German-style pancakes featured on the brunch menu, are served in the small cast-iron skillets in which they are cooked.
Because the heavy cast iron retains heat so well, Thiemann uses them to keep the food warm, opting to do without the heat lamps common in many professional kitchens.
In addition, Thiemann added, cast iron gives his restaurant a certain aesthetic image he was after.
"The whole point was to bring some comfort into this place, and cast iron screams comfort food to me – it screams American comfort food, and I wanted to be an American restaurant," he said.
Indeed, many of the recipes in "Cast Iron Nation" have that comfort food feel to them. Sweet potato casserole made in a 3-quart cast-iron casserole pan. Smoked salmon and scallion frittata baked in the oven in a 10-inch skillet. And buttermilk-brined fried chicken with hot pepper honey made in a 5-quart fryer.
I tackled this excellent recipe at home and, while I didn't have the exact piece of cookware, I improvised and used a cast-iron combo cooker. Think of a 3-quart pot with a rather deep lid. The lid doubles as a pan.
Brining the chicken in buttermilk gives the chicken added tenderness and flavor. The chicken pieces are coated in a mixture of flour, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder and smoked paprika.
I heated my peanut oil to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, as directed in the recipe, and fried the chicken in batches, careful to maintain the temperature as the cooking continued (the recipe says to keep the lid on while the chicken cooks). Because of the heat-retaining properties of cast iron, the frying was terrific.
In less than 30 minutes, my chicken was a beautiful deep-brown color, crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. I followed the directions for creating an extra-crispy crust by coating the chicken twice before frying.
This combo cooker is the piece that renowned San Francisco bread-baker Chad Robertson recommends in his book on sourdough bread, "Tartine Bread." Baking bread with a lid helps trap the moisture that escapes from the wet dough. This replicates the dynamic of an expensive commercial oven and accounts for crusts, crisp and substantial, that are often elusive to the home bread baker.
This bread uses a mix of four-grain cereal, whole wheat flour and rye flour and is sweetened slightly with 3 tablespoons of honey (I was lucky enough to use honey directly from a friend's beehive). The recipe calls for active dry yeast, available at any grocery store.
The bread, in the shape of a boulé, or large round loaf, had a lovely rustic quality with plenty of flavor. My kitchen, as you might imagine, smelled like a bakery as the loaf cooled on a wire rack. There is a recipe in the book for crusty bacon and cheese bread I am eager to try next.
If you truly utilize this book, with its clear instructions and 250 photos, you'll be tackling the recipes for years to come – but you'll never wear out your cast-iron cookware.
Getting and maintaining that famous nonstick performance out of cast iron takes some work, but it's certainly worth the effort.
Many cast-iron pans now come "pre-seasoned," but most cooks will want to do their own prep and maintenance. "Cast Iron Nation" suggests cleaning your pot or pan immediately after cooking by rinsing with water and, if necessary, scrubbing with a brush. The book advises against using soap, as it may remove the nonstick properties. Once clean, carefully dry the pan to prevent rust, then coat the cooking surface with cooking spray or vegetable shortening.
Because cast iron has such a mystique, however, dozens of theories about seasoning have cropped up on the internet. Many are detailed and bolstered by science and lore. The best advice might just be from www.sherylcanter.com/wordpress. The blogger argues that the kind of oil used for seasoning is crucial. Flaxseed oil, she says, is superior and provides the best nonstick results.
This elegant yet easy recipe comes from Tammy Credicott, best-selling author of "The Healthy Gluten Free Life" and "Paleo Indulgences." And while this tasty flank steak may look challenging, the steps are quite simple and will leave your guests thinking you're a culinary rock star. You can find more delicious recipes on Tammy's website at thehealthygflife.com.
With a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the flank steak to an even 1/3-inch thickness. This will give you more surface area to work with when stuffing it.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is really hot, sear the roulade until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes total.
Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the garlic all over the roulade. Place the skillet in the oven until the stuffing is hot but the meat is still pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the roulade rest for 10 minutes. Remove the twine, slice into pinwheels, and serve.
Variations: Get creative with the filling. Try any combination of your favorite flavors, like sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, onions, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, uncured salami, green or black olives, fresh herbs, etc.
From Al Hernandez with the Vine Times. The Sacramento River is California's largest river, and boasts runs of king, steelhead, and other types of salmon. The flavor and color of freshly caught wild salmon make for a luxurious and healthful meal. This decadent fish is perfectly paired with another local favorite, asparagus. Areas around Sacramento are known for their asparagus production, and California is one of the nation's leading producers. For this recipe, Al Hernandez, the food and wine editor of The Vine Times, gives us his recipe for lightly sautéed asparagus as the perfect accompaniment to pan-seared salmon.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot. Place the salmon, skin side down, in the pan. After about 1 minute, reduce the heat to medium. Cook the fillets another 5 to 8 minutes, depending on their thickness.
While the salmon cooks, whisk together the crème fraîche, dill, and granulated garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Turn the fillets over and cook to medium or medium-well doneness, whichever you prefer, another 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
To the same skillet, still over medium heat, add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and the asparagus spears, season to taste with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus are tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
With his passion for bread, Bill Ryan, founder of the Louisiana Dutch Oven Society, is always looking for different ways to create a great tasting roll. After tasting your first one, you will quickly be grabbing for more.
Brown the sausage in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Add the onion and jalapeño and cook, stirring a few times, for 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the water. Mix about 4 minutes to dissolve the yeast.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, all but 2 tablespoons of the corn meal, the salt, sausage mixture and cheese. Mix until it lightly comes together, then add the yeast mixture and mix until the dough pulls from the side of the bowl and forms a ball. Remove the dough from the bowl. Coat the bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, return the dough to the bowl, and turn it to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm area (70 to 75 degrees) until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Using your hands, gently roll it into a narrow loaf about 24 inches long. Cut the dough across into 18 equal pieces. With the palm of your hand, roll each piece into a round roll. Sprinkle the bottom of a 7-quart cast-iron Dutch oven with the reserved corn meal. Place the rolls in a single layer in the pot, spacing them 1 inch apart, cover with a cloth, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a sharp knife, make an X on top of each roll. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Enjoy warm from the oven.
Judy Schad, cheese maker and owner of Capriole Farms in Greenville, Ind., likes to combine her cheeses with the seasonal produce of local farm markets. She feels the intense earthiness of beets and greens contrasts perfectly with the light, sprightly flavors of fresh goat cheese. She reminds us that risotto is a great "raft" for a number of ingredients but the secret is to add the hot liquid gradually, stirring constantly until the rice has absorbed the liquid before adding more, a process that takes about 20 minutes, until the rice is al dente but not soft.
Melt the butter in a 5-quart cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the beets and onions, cover and cook, stirring a few times, until the onions are soft, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the rice, then add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and the vinegar. Increase the heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. When the broth has been absorbed by the rice, add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is almost completely absorbed. Add more broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed by the rice before adding more. (Run a wooden spoon across the bottom of the pot; when you can create a path through the rice with the spoon, enough broth has been absorbed so that more can be added.) Add the last 2 cups of broth 1/2 to 1 cup at a time. Do not allow the rice to stick to the bottom.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the mustard greens and all but about 1/2 cup of the cheese. Stir only until the greens have wilted. Serve immediately on individual plates, sprinkled with additional crumbled cheese if you wish.
Tanya like this recipe because it makes a great breakfast dish or after-dinner dessert, not to mention afternoon snack. If you're serving it as a dessert, don't forget to top each portion with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely chopped; be careful not to process into a powder. Set aside.
Peel and core the apples. Alice the apples in half, then cut each half into 1/8-inch-thick half moons.
Heat a 10-inch cast iron skilled over medium heat; add the butter. When melted, swirl to coat the bottom. Add the apples, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and the cinnamon and cook until the apples soften, about 10 minutes, stirring a few times.
While the apples cook, whisk the eggs, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, the milk, brandy and vanilla together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the pecans and salt, then slowly whisk in the flour to avoid lumps. Pour the batter over the apples in the pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and cook until the clafoutis is nicely puffed up and browned on top, another 35 minutes. Serve immediately.


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Hi, I hope this is the right place to post this. I am a little stumped by a guitar I am really interested in and hope someone who knows resonators better than me can shed some light on it.
I found a G9202 resonator acoustic model I am interest in. Below are the specs.
The build quality and feel and look of the instrument are amazing. But the sound is horrible. Its hard to describe in words what the G9202 sounds like. It sounds like a cheap acoustic guitar where someone inserted a t-shirt into the sound hole.
I managed to find a G9201 in another store that I tried out. That one sounds about 1000 times better and sounds like a real resonator/dobro I am accustomed to hearing in recordings. From everything I can tell, the cones and hardware are supposed to be exactly the same.
I am just starting to wonder, could it be that the G9202 is just so poorly setup from the factory? Or could it have a damaged cone or rusted cone hardware that would cause that much of a sound difference in what seems brand new guitars?
If its a new instrument, its covered under some sort of North American Gretsch warranty is it not? Theoretically, if I do buy the G9202 I could tell the store to just send it back to Gretsch and have them fix it, right?
Any help of advice appreciated.
I just watched a YouTube demo video on the G9202, it sounded really good. Something may be wrong with the one you tried out, the one played in demo sounds like a normal dobro type resenator guitar. Here's the Link to the demo. I can't really advise on how to handle getting the one you tried out fixed, but I personally would probably pass on it, and find a different one that was in good working condition.
All of the ones, that I have seen or heard at the roundups have sounded great but not in my hands. If there was one that didn't sound right, I would start off asking the music store what they had done to it, if anything. Tell them it doesn't sound right to you and get them to figure it out via setup or whatever.
I'd loosen the strings from the outer pair inwards then make sure the cone is seated properly then retune inwards outwards. Reso's can be awkward buggers and shipping can easily knock things out of true, if in doubt get someone who knows these to have a look. Best of luck.
One of two things is going on: this guitar simply isn't right (the reason why doesn't matter if you don't own it) - or you really REALLY don't like bell bronze (the 9201 is brass; that's the only spec difference between the two).
I've played both - but it was at a NAMM show, and I couldn't vouch for the tonal difference between them. But you know - one shouldn't sound dead and horrible.
I've never been much of a resonator guy, partly because they are so associated with down-home-country-blues-Americana sorts of music, which is not something I listen to much. But I won a 9220 Bobtail resonator at a RoundUp a few years ago, and I've enjoyed it a lot. It seems to want to play in open tuning and favors Indian and Middle Eastern flavors. It's even inspired me to dabble with slide playing --- which I'm not good at yet, but still it's opened a new avenue of creativity.
Moreover, it's louder and richer sounding than the Fender, Dobro and other brands that some of my musical cohorts own. And they agree --- a couple of these guys know their stuff when it comes to resonators, and they were all hella impressed with the Gretsch.
Thanks for all the responses. I will try it one more time.
I am not a total guitar n00bie, but am not an expert in either resonators or guitar setup. I just know how to play one. This one sounds so bad that my old cheapo pawnshop Fender acoustic jumbo which I haven't changed strings on for 15+ years sounds better that this one does. I play it in open tunings. I tried that 9202 in both D and G. No difference.
I will try the tip of checking to make sure the cone is seated properly by lossening and retuning. See what happens.
I love my Gold Tone 32" reso bass .. nice thumpy upright sound.
I would be cautious about doing anything with the cone. Setups on resonator guitars are something that most people don't know how to do and, in my opinion, are not something that most amateurs are good at. Follow the tip about not buying a guitar that sounds bad to you and, instead, buy one that sounds good.
I am wondering. It there supposed to be a little piece of what looks like cork where the tail is? There is a little think piece of cork under the strings below the tail piece. Is that supposed to be there or is it part of shipping?
I am wondering if that could be why it sounds so weird.
It's behind the bridge, and thus has minimal (or no) impact on the tone of the string, which is only "live" between the bridge and the nut. It may kill some enharmonic overtones between bridge and tailpiece, but its main function is surely to stop the tailpiece from rattling against the pie plate.
thanks. well, then i am totally out of ideas as to what could be wrong with this guitar. maybe the thrus rod in the neck is so messed up that the neck is totally out. basically everything from the 5th fret onwards sounds messed up. with or without a slide. i guess i will pass on the guitar and keep looking. there is no way this is normal.
Another shot of the cork thing.
That's smart. This guitar is Not Your Problem. Don't make it yours.
In other words: dude, just order one from one of the recommended dealers.
Yes, I know what you mean. The G9202 is heavily discounted compared to the 9201's I have seen. This was the reason I posted. I was trying to figure out was it or could it be a collapsed cone issue. I am fairly handy and should be able to figure out how to use a screw driver to replace the cone. But from the sounds of it, there might be other problems with that instrument.
FWIW, I offered to buy it off the store if they were willing to send it back to Fender/Gretsch and have them fix whatever was wrong with it. its still looks like a very well made instrument from quality parts. They said the warranty would not cover that.. so that's that. From my calculations, the cost of replacing the cone and sending it to a pro to get it setup would pretty much eat up whatever savings I see from the discount, so I might as well just get one that sounds better and doesn't need the extra work done to it.
Thanks for the link. I think I saw that one. Yeah, this instrument sounds nothing like the one in the video. The one in the video sounds like the other ones I have tried and sounds like what I would normally expect from a resonator at that price point. I will keep looking I think.
I would love to try out and get a mule resonator, but I don't think I am that good of a slide player to deserve one.
Also have a close look at the buttons on the tuners, all of mine have cracks in them.
Good luck with the search for a new resenator guitar Tele, I hope you find a good one. I would have passed that one over too.
If it's heavily discounted it makes me wonder if the store knows what's wrong with it and wont say.
Mine doesn't have the cork, but I don't think that's the problem. I would guess something's up with the cone or biscuit.
Dave's right. If they have a turd and say FMIC won't fix it, there's more to the story. All things being above-board and straightforward, I can't imagine FMIC wouldn't repair or replace a new guitar in dealer inventory.
Now, if they're not an authorized dealer - and didn't get the guitar direct from FMIC - well, there's a line of thinking. The fundamental turdness of the guitar may have been built into the price they got it for, which "savings" they're "passing along" to a customer who doesn't know the difference.
In any case, if it's truly a "new" guitar and is as bad as you say, FMIC will want to know about it. They don't want junk out there.
I tried out the G9201 again today, as the shop is literally on my way home from work, using the exact same slide and same tunings, and obviously same average player. That instrument has absolutely no issues at all of any frets anywhere , neither strumming nor slide playing. It also has no loudness issues. It doesn't have the cork thingy. But I think what previous poster said was correct. The cork thing is just there to prevent metal tail piece from scraping on the other metal. The tail piece provides tension on the strings from the top, so it can't possibly be damping the strings or guitar sound.
The only thing that comes to mind is, if there is a truss rod in the neck, maybe the rod it completely loosened or maybe broken . That could explain the buzzing from 5th fret onwards and the overall damping sound. Who knows. I guess I keep looking.
Yeah. Their warranty comment makes no sense. I am in Canada and they claim in order to get warranty, they have to ship to US at their own expense so the issues with instrument aren't covered under warranty.


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Red Sox Pitcher Joe Kelly Finds His Solution to Prescription Glasses at SportRx
Vision is important to an athlete's performance – even if it means resorting to conspicuous spectacles as they did in the days of Kareem and Eric Dickerson. However, times have changed, and glasses have gone from a functional necessity to a fashionable accessory. Just look at LeBron and Russell Westbrook, for example.
Joe Kelly looks over lens options with Rob
RHP Joe Kelly is the poster child for this functional fashion on the face. During the 3-game road trip against the Padres – virtually hours before being traded to the team he faced in last year's World Series – the former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher visited SportRx's home office in San Diego. "I needed a direct source [to get glasses quickly]," Kelly explained, as he described how his glasses might "accidentally" get thrown from time to time when he's having a bad day on the field. (Hey, sometimes the competitive nature of the athlete causes one to lose their temper – and their glasses.)
In an interview between Kelly and SportRx VP, Rob Tavakoli, the UC Riverside alum recollects his past reluctance of getting his eyes checked for the possibility of needing to wear a prescription, "I could have had a better college career if I would have had glasses," says the Southern California native. While on the mound, Kelly required special "night signs" - even during the day - from the catcher because he was unable to make distinctions between fingers with regular hand signals. It wasn't until the tail-end of his college career that Kelly gave in and paid a visit to the optometrist.
Joe Kelly gets fitted for prescription glasses
Ironically, after spending two years in the Major League, Joe Kelly went from enduring impaired vision and denying the need for prescription baseball sunglasses, to becoming known by baseball fans for his cool eyewear. "Everywhere I go, if I'm not wearing my glasses, they [fans] are like 'where are your glasses?'" Glasses have paradoxically become a signature piece of Kelly's wardrobe.
Although the MLB pitcher finds it a necessity to wear his glasses on the mound, oddly, he chooses to bat without them, "It's kind of what I'm used to," says Kelly. However, given his recent trade to the AL, prescription-less plate appearances are ironically no longer a question.
Joe Kelly wearing Summit by SportRx
Upon visiting SportRx headquarters, Kelly decided this was the go-to company to handle his prescription eyewear needs moving forward, on and off the field. SportRx is outfitting Kelly with Oakley authentic prescription lenses for gametime in his Oakley Fast Jacket XLs, sprinkling some Smith Quinlan eyeglasses into his everyday eyewear collection, and also adding some Ray-Ban Erikas to his wife Ashley's collection. It's a good thing Kelly has been traded from the Cardinals to the Red Sox – his Oakley Fire Iridium lenses still match his red jersey.
Tags:Joe Kelly, MLB Sunglasses, Oakley, Oakley Fast Jacket XL, Prescription glasses, Prescription Sunglasses for Baseball, Ray-Ban, Ray-Ban Erikas, Red Sox, smith, Smith Quinlan, Sport Glasses, Summit by SportRx, Sunglasses MLB Players Wear


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It's time to dance in Barcelona city with great songs of Bruno Mars. I guess Bruno Mars concert in Barcelona 2017 is one of the good events this year. 2017 Barcelona events are numerous and this concert is gonna be rip-roaring. Peter Gene Hernandez whose stage name is Bruno Mars has been singer since 2005 and we can remember him with alternative hip hop, pop, soul and rock. He has become famous with the song Just the Way You Are and The Lazy Song and The Grenade are his other famous songs too. Bruno Mars concert will be held in Palau Sant Jordi Arena which is located at Montjuic Hill on 7th April 2017 at 21.00. You can buy Bruno Mars concert tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.es/artist/bruno-mars-tickets/346863?language=en-us . The price is changing so be hurry if you plan a Barcelona city travel in 2017. For more Barcelona events in 2017 please follow Barcelona city guide and don't forget to check Events part at the site. Enjoy the music and dance.


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Prorogace je dohoda sporných stran o tom, že jejich spor bude projednávat jiný soud, než který by byl jinak k projednání podle obecných pravidel příslušný. Uplatňuje se především v obchodních věcech.

Na evropské úrovni je umožněna čl. 25 nařízení Brusel I bis, podle kterého se lze dohodnout na založení soudní příslušnosti určitého členského státu EU v obchodněprávních i občanskoprávních věcech (jistá omezení platí pro pojištění, spotřebitelské smlouvy a pro individuální pracovní smlouvy, a vyloučena je pak tam, kde platí tzv. výlučná příslušnost, např. ve věcech sporů o nemovitosti). Lze určit přímo konkrétní soud, pokud určen není, ale jen země, pak jej určí vnitrostátní předpisy zvoleného státu. Dohoda musí být uzavřena písemně nebo v takové formě, která odpovídá obvyklým obchodním zvyklostem, případně zvyklostem, jež mezi sebou strany zavedly.

V českém vnitrostátním právu je prorogace umožněna § 89a občanského soudního řádu, ale jen v obchodních sporech, přičemž dohoda musí být opět písemná.

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Thursday, 31st December, 2015 by azuriteenigma
New CBSO CD
Mendelssohn in Birmingham, Volume 4 is out NOW!
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 with Jennifer Pike (violin)
A Midsummer Night's Dream – incidental music, Op. 61 with
Rhian Lois (soprano I), Keri Fuge (soprano II)
Click here to buy online (all volumes available here)
Or visit the Symphony Hall Gift shop
Posted in CBSO, Music, Uncategorized
Tagged CBSO, CBSO Youth Chorus, CD, Compact Disc, Jennifer Pike, Keri Fuge, Mendelssohn, Rhian Lois
Baiba Skride: Tchaikovsky
Wednesday 16th December, 7.30pm
Andrew Litton – Conductor
Baiba Skride – Violin
Rimsky-Korsakov The Snow Maiden – Suite, 12′
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, 34′
Sibelius Symphony No. 1 , 38′
Baiba Skride's encore – Erwin Schuloff –
Our artist in residence Baiba Skride has been compared to the legendary violinists of the past, and critics reach for words like "transcendent", "mesmerising" and "unparalleled" to describe her playing. But here in Birmingham, we've long since taken this schoolfriend of Andris Nelsons to our hearts. In partnership with Andrew Litton, her performance of Tchaikovsky's ever-popular Violin Concerto will make a gloriously sunny upbeat to Sibelius's powerful First Symphony.
CBSO+ 6.15pm 15-16 Artist in Residence Baiba Skride talks to CBSO Chief Executive Stephen Maddock.
Be Uplifted this Christmas!
Tagged Andrew Litton, Baiba Skride, CBSO, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Encore, Erwin Schuloff, Rimsky-Korsakov, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky
Thursday, 10th December, 2015 by azuriteenigma
perform Sibelius
Part of Birmingham International Concert Season 2015/16 Concert Package,
SoundBite, Birmingham International Concert Season 2015/16 and
Competitions highlights
Thursday 10th December
John Storgårds conductor
2015 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition Winner:
Christel Lee violin
En Saga Op 9 20'
Violin Concerto Op 47 in D major 31'
Karelia Suite Op 11 14'
Symphony No 7 Op 105 in C major 21'
Helsinki Philharmonic's encore – Sibelius- Scene with Cranes
BBC Radio 3 – Live in Concert – available here for 29 days
Breaking News: The winner of the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, and soloist in this concert, has been announced as Christel Lee (USA).
'Simmering intensity' is how Gramophone described the way the Helsinki Philharmonic plays Sibelius under its chief conductor John Storgårds. And as the Sibelius anniversary year draws to a close, you won't hear more authentic or insightful performances than these: in a concert that spans Sibelius's whole life, from the early En Saga to the monumental Seventh Symphony.
… "The orchestra played with remarkable ensemble and precision but also with warmth where this was required. I have rarely heard the timpani flourish that opens the Seventh Symphony played with such clarity, for instance, and this important part was unusually clear throughout. Also, the crystalline sound of the Helsinki strings became much warmer as the violas and cellos gradually and tenderly laid the foundations for the first of the three great trombone solos that permeate the symphony at such key moments in the work. These solos were played with an edge that ensured they sang out above the orchestra without being too brash. The final return of this solo was truly hair-raising.
Storgårds' conception of the symphony was spacious and tempi felt just right, such that phrases seemed to ebb and flow in and out of existence quite seamlessly. There was a feeling of gravitas even in the section that might be considered to be the 'scherzo' if following symphonic convention, which of course this symphony does not. The shock of the supposed tonic final chord of C major only emphasizes this point and Storgårds ensured this chord was both crystal clear and short-lived.
An insert in the programme was necessary as the identity of the winner of the 2015 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition was not known at the time it went to press. This prestigious competition is held every five years in Helsinki. Famous past winners include Viktoria Mullova and Leonidas Kavakos. The final round mandates a performance of Sibelius' Violin Concerto and so this year's American winner, Christel Lee, had the benefit of a practice run of the concerto she brought to Birmingham, albeit under rather different circumstances.
Lee was certainly in command of the formidable technical challenges this work presents." …
Tagged Christel Lee, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, John St, John Storgårds
Sunday, 6th December, 2015 by azuriteenigma
Nelsons Conducts Bruckner
Håkan Hardenberger & Andris Nelsons
Sunday 6th Dec 2015, 7.30pm
Royal Festival Hall, London
Philharmonia Orchestra
Andris Nelsons conductor
Håkan Hardenberger trumpet
Zimmermann, Trumpet Concerto Nobody Knows De Trouble I See
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Bruckner, Symphony No. 8 biography | programme note
Bruckner's awe-inspiring Eighth Symphony, a veritable cathedral of sound, is conducted here by Andris Nelsons, the recently appointed Principal Conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In the first half of the concert, soloist Håkan Hardenberger opens his series The Trumpet Shall Sound with a performance of Bern Alois Zimmermann's jazz-inspired trumpet concerto.
This concert is part of the The Trumpet Shall Sound series
Håkan Hardenberger & Andris Nelsons in Conversation and Rehearsal
Review by Chris Garlick, BachTrack:
… "He was particularly effective in the first movement, which must rank very highly in the pantheon of great first movements, where the inevitability of the progression towards the final apocalyptic climax was breathtaking. The orchestral sound here and throughout the performance, had just the right mix of weight, lushness and transparency. Only occasionally was the balance slightly awry, not allowing some of the telling woodwind solos their room to breathe. The tempo of the Scherzo was spot on, enabling the main sections to have a unique rhythmic heft. The trios weren't allowed to linger, with a constant sense of the inevitable return of the Scherzo.
It was in the Adagio that Nelsons' passionate approach to the writing bore most fruit. The three glorious main themes of the movement were beautifully presented, with the strings supported by a lustrous carpet of brass. As these themes are developed over the rest of the movement and Bruckner is at his most remarkable when he is developing his material, the impetus created was spectacular, culminating in the glorious E flat major climax.
The finale set off at a fastish pace, with the fanfares of the main theme sounding as they should – heroic, but still on the edge of the abyss. As in many Bruckner finales, the constraints of sonata form can seem to hold the composer back from achieving the character of the music he wants to create. To an almost irrelevant degree this is the case in the Eighth Symphony and finding a way through this poses particular interpretative problems for all conductors. Nelsons again navigated with an immediacy that was impressive, but his grading of the climaxes was not as sure-footed as in the Adagio. The development of the main material is so overwhelming here, with climax after climax trying to find a way out of the labyrinth, that only in the coda is the destination point of C major reached and the final joyous conflagration is allowed to wash away all the doubts and fears. Achieving the full impact of these final bars has proved to be a massive challenge to the most experienced conductors and to his credit, Nelsons was nearly there."
Review by Barry Millington, Evening Standard:
"Some of the finest interpreters of Bruckner — Bernard Haitink and Günter Wand come most readily to mind — have been those who take an Olympian view, towering above the fray. That's not the way of Andris Nelsons, who likes to dig deep into the entrails of the work, revealing its nerves and sinews. In his account of the Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Nelsons came closest to this Mahlerian aspect of the music in the deeply felt Adagio.
He has a way of highlighting detail within the texture yet also succeeds in marshalling individual paragraphs into the broader structure. Nor was there any shortage of firepower: the heavy artillery of trumpets, trombones and tuba (not to mention horns and Wagner tubas) was unleashed to crushing effect. By the time the apocalyptic final bars were reached, the Philharmonia players, who drove themselves to the limits demanded by Nelsons, looked as shell-shocked as we felt. Quite overwhelming: not simply in the volume of sound but in the nervous energy expended." …
Review by Martin Kettle, Guardian:
… "Nelsons is a classic podium fidget, visibly and audibly attentive to phrasing and dynamics. In the abstract, this detailed way of doing things might seem too exhausting for Bruckner's 70-minute span. Yet Nelsons has a sense of architecture, too. His changes of pace felt idiomatic, always part of the larger picture, and he gets the obsessive, uncertain and unresolved nature of Bruckner's writing.
The opening movement never lost momentum in spite of some breathtakingly effective quiet playing by the Philharmonia in moments of stillness. The scherzo was admirably lithe rather than bombastic, the trio particularly eloquent. The adagio pushed forward where others always hold back, but the control was unfailing, the playing eloquent and the falling away at the close mesmerising as ever. The finale, quicker than you often hear it, felt rather generalised, the argument sacrificed in favour of effect.
Although Bruckner was the centrepiece, the evening began with a performance by Håkan Hardenberger of Bernd Alois Zimmermann's scintillating 1954 Trumpet Concerto." …
Review by Antony Hodgson, ClassicalSource:
… "It was gratifying in this Philharmonia performance to hear carefully-calculated balancing since in Bruckner brass can be over-powerful and often the strings get swamped. Nelsons avoided this and with something left in reserve for the bigger climaxes. Given this grand, carefully integrated sound, Nelsons's expressive way with Bruckner's invention was given a firm basis.
The first movement was taken broadly, there was space for eloquent phrasing and the music moved forward in an unhurried manner. Bruckner's imaginative revision whereby he turned a conventionally triumphant ending to the movement to a quiet one was a stroke of genius and Nelsons allowed the music to flow gently to its poignant close. As the work progressed Nelsons's personality began to impose itself: the Scherzo started firmly enough but after the announcement of the main themes the lovely countersubject with its close-harmony woodwind lingered unexpectedly. The careful shaping of the section was some compensation but freedom of tempo was also evident in the Trio. The Adagio was even more expressive, it was also very beautiful, full of beguiling phrasing, ample recompense for the lingering. By the Finale Nelsons had ceased to use his baton and after the initial onslaught this assisted him in caressing shaping that was more expressive still.
The last movement is somewhat episodic and from the moment the slower second subject arrived and was taken very broadly it seemed that attention to sections was overcoming forward motion – full marks for great sensitivity but here, even more than in the Adagio, there was a sense of indulgence. By giving loving and detailed attention to every phrase the music sometimes came across as languorous; however the vividness of the climaxes and in particular the radiance of the final pages ensured that a sense of triumph was achieved."
Review by Alan Sanders, MusicWeb, SeenandHeard:
… "There isn't a dull moment in its single movement. It teems with solo brilliance of all kinds, pungent orchestral timbres and tremendous rhythmic vitality. And it has just the right length. Zimmermann understood the value of brevity in a composition of this kind.
Andris Nelsons' approach to the Bruckner symphony's first movement had initially almost a feeling of exploration. The opening statements were presented calmly and straightforwardly at an easy-going tempo. But as the movement progressed so did the conductor's use of phrase and inflection become more pronounced, very effectively so, since he did not allow any pulse variations to disturb a strong onward momentum or his overall control of the large-scale structure. The contemplative ending was beautifully managed and rounded off a most satisfying account of the movement as a whole.
Nelsons adopted a middle-of-the road tempo for the Scherzo. Some conductors feel the need to jolly things up in this movement to form a contrast with the slower moving structures that flank it. Here the rhythm was pointed clearly yet there was no feeling of haste. And the contrasts implicit in the trio sections were tellingly brought out with some lovely turns of phrase.
The enormous span of the Symphony's third movement – usually over 25 minutes in length – and its Adagio tempo present a conductor with a great interpretative challenge. This was met by Nelsons with great skill, yet with great sensitivity. Each episode was strongly characterised with heart-easing warmth of expression, but as in the first movement one always had the feeling that inexorable and logical progress throughout the mighty structure was taking place.
At the outset of the finale Nelsons brought out very clearly Bruckner's curious but masterly effect of the music having two tempi: a throbbing rhythmic ostinato underpinning a slow brass chorale. Again he showed great skill in pacing the movement's strongly contrasting elements, and the final climax was overwhelming. One truly had the feeling of having been through a profound symphonic experience."
Review by Gavin Dixon, TheArtsDesk:
"Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Nobody knows de trouble I see is a popular concerto, but it's an unlikely hit. Zimmermann maintains a distanced relationship with the spiritual on which the work is based, and, while there are jazz elements too, this is a long way from crossover. Zimmermann maintains his modernist/serialist perspective throughout, and all the jazz ideas – the trombone glissandos, the sax section replacing the French horns, the vaguely improvisatory trumpet writing – are configured within a strict and austere single-movement structure.
Fortunately, both trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger and conductor Andris Nelsons have the measure of this music, giving a performance that fully acknowledges both the composer's desire to connect with the radical jazz of the 1950s, and the loyalty to modernist conventions that prevent him from doing so. Hardenberger seemed more constrained than usual, effortlessly virtuosic, but without any flamboyant displays. The work has a pervasively dark mood that Hardenberger conveyed well, especially in the flat, broad tone that he applied. The orchestra is occasionally required to play the big band, with brass outbursts, and even a Hammond organ break at one point. But nothing here ever sounded laidback or casual. This was a performance fully in keeping with the spirit of the music, but what dark and unyielding spirit that is." …
Posted in Andris Nelsons, Music
Tagged Andris Nelsons, Bruckner, Hakan Hardenberger, Philharmonia Orchestra, Zimmerman


The blending or fusing of the two notes in an interval or the many notes in a chord into a sound that seems to be 'at rest'.
It is one pole of the continuum of musical sonance, the other pole being described as "dissonance".
While the music of many different cultures exhibits consonace (to varying degrees) in its harmonies or melodies, the interplay between consonance and dissonance is consciously used as an important feature of European music and other styles derived from it. Dissonance seems to imbue music with a sense of goal-orientation, by seeming to propel harmonic progressions on, towards intervals or chords which are consonant, and which thus become goals to be reached.


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Q: Is there a way to get a range object when selecting text with a keyboard? is it correct that in an electron app - or as far as I can see web-based applications in general - a range or selection object is not created when the text content is selected using a keyboard?
I am currently playing around creating a tool that is also as accessible as possible. That's why I wondered whether those informations (selection, range object ...) shoud not also be generated when using a keyboard, e.g. by blind users that can't use a mouse.
At the moment something along the lines of
this.state.currentLocation.selectionInfo.cleanText

returns undefined.
Has anyone got any advice how I could still get those informations?
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For clarification:
It's a reader application (open-source but not by myself) mainly for EPUBs. I've implemented a keyboard handler that is supposed to add a text input for the user to add an annotation when a text passage is selected and a keyboard shortcut is triggered.
this.addTextInputForAnnotation(annotationType, this.state.currentLocation.selectionInfo.cleanText, this.state.currentLocation.selectionInfo.rangeInfo.startContainerElementCssSelector, this.state.currentLocation.selectionInfo.rangeInfo.startOffset, this.state.currentLocation.selectionInfo.rangeInfo.endContainerElementCssSelector, this.state.currentLocation.selectionInfo.rangeInfo.endOffset);

The annotation type is determined by the explicit keyboard shortcut, the other parameters remain empty when the text is selected by keyboard not by mouse. This results in the error
Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'cleanText')
    at Object.Reader.onAddAnnotationImportant [as callback] (Reader.tsx:230:1)

this represents an instance of the Reader class in the application, declared like this:
class Reader extends React.Component<IProps, IState>

where IProps references the data types of the components of state.
The state is initiated this way:
this.state = {
            ...

            mediaOverlaysState: MediaOverlaysStateEnum.STOPPED,
            mediaOverlaysPlaybackRate: "1",

            visibleBookmarkList: [],
            currentLocation: undefined,

            divinaNumberOfPages: 0,
            divinaReadingModeSupported: [],

            ...
        };


This sat nav holder enables you to integrate your sat nav into your motorbike cockpit perfectly. They are vibration-dampened and are specially designed for mounting onto the handlebar crossbar (with 10-12mm diameter). The quick-release function means you can simply remove the top section of the holder complete with your sat nav in an instant. These sat nav holders are compatible with the TomTom Rider and Garmin zumo* model range. They are also suitable for attaching the moto-detail sat nav cases. All the holders are black powder-coated and have a swivelling, removable top section.
Important! Illustrations of the product are only examples! The additional adapter kit with item-no 10001678 is necessary for mounting the Garmin Zumo 340/350 or 660.


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Home > News > Chartwells scores low in student satisfaction
Chartwells scores low in student satisfaction
By Julia Perkins on October 30, 2012
Students expressed their dissatisfaction with Chartwells' food in a Princeton Review report released in August. The Princeton Review asked students to rate the campus food on a five-point scale. The problem, however, may not be with the food, but with its cost, Director of Dining Services Joseph Tobin said.
For students, like sophomore Francesca Rodriguez and her friends, the Princeton Review's findings did not come as a surprise.
"For this much money, the food should at least be a little better," Rodriguez said.
The meal plan at Quinnipiac is different from many other schools. Rather than having a certain amount of meals per week, students are given $1,500 a semester to buy food.
The amount of money students get in a meal plan each semester is based on the average amount a student needs, according to Tobin. The students may have the greatest problem with this type of meal plan, Tobin said.
"The amount of money on the student's meal card and the price of some individual items on our menu are the two biggest issues that students talk to us about," Tobin said. "These two issues would not come into play at a school with a traditional all you can eat meal plan."
Freshman Connor Stevenson is among the students who dislike the meal plan system at Quinnipiac.
"The food is good for college, but it is too expensive," Stevenson said. "I wish they gave you a certain amount of meals, not a dollar amount."
Sophomore Mike Beck says the Quinnipiac meal plan makes it harder for students to make healthy choices.
"It is really hard to stay healthy," Beck said. "If you are getting a fruit cup, it is already nearly $4."
Chartwells comes up with the food prices by comparing prices at Market Basket and local restaurants, and factoring in the cost of expenses like paying employees, Tobin said.
"The food is only a portion of what your dollar goes to," Tobin explained. "Out of those dollars that come out of our register, [we] pay our employees. Our labor is just as much as the cost of our food."
Besides cheaper prices, students are also calling for a greater variety of food options.
"There aren't enough choices," freshman Chris Mule said. "They should put some sort of food chain on campus."
Chartwells has been working with the freshman and junior class cabinets on the Student Government Association and the Student Concerns Committee to make the food services better, Tobin said. Among these improvements are the hot dogs at the BYOB grill and the new Boar's Head Hot Deli, which replaced the Naked Pear Café.
"We are constantly making suggestions regarding food options, pricing, and hours to Chartwells. They are very receptive to the suggestions and adjust accordingly," said junior Evangelos Milas, SGA's vice president of student concerns.
Yet, these changes are not catching the attention of some students.
"It isn't advertised enough," freshman Rebecca Stabile said. "I didn't even know they had hot dogs and [my friend] didn't know about the hot deli."
Chartwells pays more attention to the opinions of students over reports from the Princeton Review, Tobin said.
"Students don't know that they can come to us at any time. Our doors are open," Tobin said. "We pride ourselves on being one of the better reacting departments on the campus. It makes our job easier to listen to the students because if we don't, then the complaints get worse and worse. Then we know what to do."
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Q: C#: why 'bool' instead of 'boolean'
Possible Duplicate:
What is the difference between Bool and Boolean types in C#

Why does C# use the word bool intead of boolean for boolean types?
(I just wasted 5 mins trying to work out why my code wasn't compiling!)

A: Same reason it uses int for integer. programmers are lazy. :)

A: Presumably because that's the keyword C++ uses for its boolean type, and C# retains much of the syntax to help programmers comfortable with that language migrate more easily. Old habits die hard.
It's also shorter, which saves typing. Programmers are a notoriously lazy bunch, and for good reason.
But remember that bool is only an alias in C# for the System.Boolean type. You can certainly use Boolean instead if you prefer (but of course, you'll have to capitalize it, since C# is case-sensitive).

A: It is just the decision the language designer made, probably because it is shorter. It is also the keyword many languages use.

A: Perhaps the same reason they chose int instead Integer or Int32 - a similarity with C++!

A: Probably because if historical reasons. bool and BOOL types were often used in C and C++ libraries that preceded C#.

A: Because the inventor of the Boolean logic was named Bool*e* (thanks Cody). So you got Bools and boolean operators to operate on them. Makes sense, not?

A: bool is simply an alias of System.Boolean - meant to save you 3 characters per declaration :)

A: Pretty much all C style languages use "bool", it's not something that's peculiar to C# by any means...


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The owner of the Massachusetts candy company behind the Necco Wafers and Sweethearts has unexpectedly shut down operations at its Revere plant.
The owner of the company behind chalky, colorful confections such as Necco Wafers and Sweethearts has unexpectedly shut down operations at its Massachusetts plant and hasn't said if candy production will resume.
"I mean, those Valentine's Day hearts are definitely a part of my childhood," said Alexis Werner of Salem who was surprised to hear of the closing. "That's pretty much the only candy I liked."
The company had recently purchased Necco for $17.3 million at a bankruptcy auction in May. The plant had been expected to stay open until November.
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How Technology is Transforming Modern Business
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How Businesses Are Using AI Today
Published by scott on April 20, 2017
Over the past 15-20 years, business as we know it has transformed almost beyond belief. In fact, how many industries operate today may well be unrecognizable to how work was carried out in the '70s and '80s over two decades ago. One of the biggest changes that has taken place is the way that we now communicate, both internally and externally, while at work and as a result this has led to a shift in the larger business landscape.
Not only are we no longer restricted to just one or two means of communication in our everyday lives but this has also taken hold of our working relationships as well. Email, and more recently cloud-based collaboration tools such as Slack, mean we are more connected at work than ever before.
But how exactly is this impacting modern business?
What Does the Office of the Future Look Like?
Ever since the inception and widespread use of the internet, the argument has been made that workers no longer need to operate out of the same physical office space. By allowing users to cover huge distances while staying constantly connected with others around the globe, how traditional businesses operate has evolved. Although the jury still remains out on whether the change has been quick enough there is definitely a transformation of some sort taking place, largely due to the technology we now have at our finger tips.
Working remotely is now a common fixture of many executive and management level roles, with 48% of managers working remotely for at least half of their workweek. Gathered back in 2013 this data highlights the shift that is occurring and how our working lives have been impacted by technology. It is now not unheard of for a startup to operate exclusively with remote teams, only made possibly by communication tools such as Skype, Slack and cloud based phone systems that allow businesses to operate seamlessly wherever workers are located.
These tools, of which there are many (a search for Slack alternatives brings up countless Top 10 list articles) have built on the accessibility of email to ensure workers are constantly connected, this means collaboration between teams is not lost and the organic serendipitous collisions of a traditional office space are still nurtured.
Just as tools such as Skype have built on email, cloud based phone systems have revolutionized traditional telecom structures. By hosting business phone systems in the cloud, modern organizations are able to connect office and remote workers, delivering flexibility and mobility that would not have been possible several years ago. Softphone applications also mean workers can remain connected while on the move, tapping into our almost obsessive use of smartphones both while at work and in our social lives. However this raises two very important questions, where does the overlap between work and home life start and finish and at which point does this digital clutter stop becoming productive and instead lead us to distraction?
Is Technology Becoming a Distraction at the Workplace?
Although there are many reports linked to the productivity of working from home, it is also important to consider the damage that technology can sometimes have on a workforce. Although not directly related to remote working, a study found Smartphone addiction could be costing UK businesses upwards of £100 billion each year. This study rather unsurprisingly uncovered that 16-to-24-year-olds were those most likely to be distracted while at work, a trend that, if continues, could be cause for concern with millennials projected to be the majority of the U.S. workforce as soon as three years' time.
As digital natives this generation is already all to familiar to living connected lives, remaining 'plugged in' around the clock and this may be another sign of how modern businesses continue to change how they operate. The traditional eight hour, 9-to-5 work day may be heading the same way as the traditional office environment. It is now not uncommon for remote workers to dictate and set their own working day, with some of the technology already outlined above allowing them to remain connected, meaning when and where the work is carried out largely becomes irrelevant.
What Is the Optimum Work/Life Balance?
The role that technology now plays in our working day has led to an almost coherent merger between our work and home life. The same smartphones that we use to chat with family and friends before falling asleep is the same technology we use to check emails from colleagues as soon as we wake.
This blurring of the lines and overlap of what were once very different worlds has not only changed the way that businesses operate in the 21st century but also our everyday lives. It is telling that the same technology that brings workers the freedom to work remotely also contains the software that ties us to work in a way that was never previously possible.
It may be for this reasons that we are now seeing an explosion of coworking spaces in many major cities and tech hubs. Recent years have also seen the growth of many remote working 'hubs' such as Chaing Mai in Thailand and Ubud in Bali, areas that allow workers to work remotely while also offering the chance to network and liaise with like mind individuals or even colleagues doing the same thing.
Coworking spaces may even also point to the separation that we still long for between work and home. Although cheaper rents may be one of the main motivations in expensive cities, coworking locations provide a clear distinction for those who may struggle to work from home due to lack of space, overbearing distractions or who purely want to untangle the lines that technology has so effectively blurred.
This gradual yet noticeable change in the way many of us now work is in no small part due to technology that we use each and every day. By allowing workers to communicate both with colleagues and customers wherever they are in the world organizations are now noticing the benefits of a flexible work environment providing the correct technology is in place.
With the growing influence of AI and virtual reality in the mainstream, it won't be a surprise to see technology continue to shape the way we work and as a result how modern businesses operate.