Yes, those are still the same. Speaking from a Baroque theory (tonal harmony) point of view, the fifth can be removed from any chord, as it does not affect the quality of the chord. The third must...
For "normal" (unflavored) pb, this is one of my favorites, too. I like any number of the more expensive, flavored ones when I find them and am willing to pay for them.
I had no results the first time I used it. The next two times, I committed to upping my caloric intake along with it, and saw great gains with a lot less fat gain than I expected.
Buy the book and read it. It gives great direction regarding the assistance work. It's pretty open-ended, so you have to figure out what works for you. Nobody here can tell you what that's going...
Sorry for leaving this unattended for the last bit. I will update, but I have had no time, as this week has been pretty crappy. I like being busy at work, but this weekend is basically the first...
