Blueberry

The Great Blueberry Harvest of 2012 The rays of the sun were relentlessly beaming down on my back and neck as I scooped away at the ripe blueberries. The heat had no sympathy for me, and thoughts of quitting my job right there on the spot were running through my head. But my ego would never let me give up. I sent the negative thoughts away and got back to work. There is light at the end of the tunnel. A spark of motivation runs throughout my whole body. It is day two of the harvest and the…

The trip was a success! I am so immensely proud of us and so immensely tired. Here is a description of our journey in phases. 48 hours Killing Sir Knightly and Madame Blueberry was hard but, I knew we needed to harvest their meat in order to survive. Thankfully I wasn't the one ripping into their flesh it was Hannah and Mandy. During that time Annagail was calming down the rest of the horses. It twisted my stomach to hear the blood curdling cries of pain from the horses. After I heard the…

glass beakers with clean tap water. The glass should have enough water in it to wash the blueberries. Add sticky notes to the glass including "Water/Aloe Vera Juice/Nothing” Take two pints of blueberries (about 1 ½ lbs) and separate them into two groups of 20 blueberries Put down two paper towels, label them as "water" and "Aloe." Take the plastic box of blueberries and place it in the first group Find a blueberry similar in size and put it in the second group. Stack three pieces paper towels…

Bumblebees and Blueberries Many plants require insects for pollination, and therefore reproduction. Blueberries are one such species of plant. They are also one of the main products of Maine. In 2007 alone, Maine gained around 250 million dollars from their blueberry industry (University of Maine 2007). One of the key pollinators of Maine blueberries are the native bumblebees. There are 17 known native bumblebee species in Maine, but there seems to be a problem. It is well known that there has…

Little Changes, Big Rewards PadillaCRT and the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) sought to improve the overall health of Americans by encouraging them to eat more blueberries. The companies realized that though most people aspire to be healthier, a healthier lifestyle can be difficult to remain committed to. This began the launch of a campaign aimed towards making small, easy changes that could lead to large health rewards. This resulted in the use of the slogan “Little Changes, Big…

the magical wand you have always longed for. Heck, is there any cheesier way to mark the birth of our beautiful nation than with this white, red and somewhat blue pops? Hold your horses - I should admit right from the outset that they are actually blueberry and strawberry cheesecake ice popsicles that are spiked with some vanilla yogurt. Why Patriotic Pops? ● They are quick and effortlessly easy to whip out in any kitchen environment. ● Diabetic alternatives are available ● Its recipe is not…

As I made my way through the vast horizontal rows of blueberry bushes overlooking Mt. Hood, the coldness of the morning air took with it the tiredness of five hours of sleep from my body. This coldness was later missed as the burning sun beat down on me as I crouched down reaching for the bluest blueberries to fill my bucket. As drops of sweat descended from my forehead, with every step I took the sweatpants and long sleeved shirt I wore stuck to my body. Every day after work I rubbed my hands…

[SS] Prairie Foods’ “Complete Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal packaging violates California’s ban against “untrue or misleading” advertising. Therefore, the Court should deny Prairie Foods’ motion to dismiss Sabach v. Prairie Foods, Inc. because there are “enough facts to state a claim to relief that is plausible on its face." Williams v. Gerber Prods. Co., 523 F.3d 934, 936 (9th Cir. 2008). [RS] Under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17500 (2012), advertising is “untrue or misleading” when it includes…

Chia Berry Smoothie Every single morning I like to start my day out with a bang. I do this by indulging in my chia berry smoothie. I will add a half a cup of cherries (frozen), strawberries (frozen), 1 cup of blueberries (frozen), and chia seeds. All of these ingredients fall in the superfood group. The ingredients in this smoothie is apparent so I will discuss the nutrient facts and the reason as to why I eat them as well. Cherries have 268 mg of potassium. This high dose of potassium aids in…

Best Foods for treating Acne Issues Have you seen black heads, pimples, pustules and all over your skin? It's only skin break out that is an exceptionally normal skin issue. You don't have to cope with them peacefully. It's better to focus on them now. All is not lost, besides antibiotics and topical over-the-counter medications, there are various foods since a long time ago proclaimed for their skin clearing properties. If included in your eating regimen for some time, may help to altogether…