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Back to IndexSTFU Guy World Tour! Posted: 2002-09-01 by Derek J LINK Bad News for Beer Drinkers - Price Increase Coming! Posted: 2002-08-09 by Mike G
By DAN PALMER-- Edmonton Sun
Drought conditions could drive up beer prices as the West faces one of its worst grain crops, says a farm lobby group. And the quality of your beer could also be at risk due to the poor harvest, adds a barley growers' association. Rod Scarlett, executive director of Wild Rose Agricultural Producers, said crop failures caused by the drought mean less barley on the market, which increases demand and price for the grain. "The price of beer might go up," said Scarlett. Canadian Wheat Board spokesman Louise Waldman said the price of malt barley has climbed from $175 a tonne in June to its current price of $207 a tonne. "It will probably rise a bit more," said Waldman. Greg Rockafellow, past president of the Western Barley Growers Association, said he's concerned the drought may affect the quality of beer. That's because farmers may decide they can make more money by selling quality barley for feed closer to their farms, instead of selling it to someone else and having to pay higher shipping costs, he said. Livestock feed is in high demand because of the drought. "It will make a difference in the quality of your beer if the malters can't get quality barley," he said. "Malters" are companies that buy barley and turn it into malt for breweries. Larry Kerwin, a brewmaster at Big Rock's Calgary brewery, said lower-quality barley doesn't affect a beer's taste, but it can make it cloudy - something North American beer drinkers don't like. "We're hoping (the malters) will be able to find enough quality barley," said Kerwin, adding it's too soon to say if the price of beer will be affected by higher barley prices. Meanwhile, the price of beef has dropped as more cattle flood the market because the cost of feed is so high, said Scarlett. Ron Glaser of the Alberta Cattle Commission said the savings haven't yet been passed on to the grocery store level by processing plants and transportation companies. "If they can make more off beef, they will," he said. EDI Laffs, Gaffs and Blunders Posted: 2002-08-09 by Mike B
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Scientists Discover Love Nerve Posted: 2002-07-29 by Mike G Scientists have discovered a tender touch 'love nerve' linked to romance and sexual arousal. The nerves, called C tactile fibres, only react to slow stroking and stimulate the emotional part of the brain. Until now, experts have wondered what the CT fibres are for, as they're not needed for feeling objects and don't react to temperature or pain. Swedish and Canadian researchers tested their theory on a woman who'd lost all the main touch nerves in her body. They were able to stimulate the CT nerves in isolation using a paint brush and monitor her brain's reaction. When they stroked her forearm and the back of her hand she felt a faint but pleasurable non-tickling sensation. When the brush was applied to her palm, which lacks CT fibres, she did not feel anything. Scans showed areas of the brain involved in emotions were activated by stroking. The scientists found the CT fibres are unlike other touch nerves because they react to tenderness, rather than strong pressure or vibration. Hakan Olausson, of Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenberg, led the research. The results of the study feature in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Story filed: 08:27 Monday 29th July 2002 Editor: Stupid asses, I found my 'love nerve' when I was only 12! 
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