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‘The Irishman’: De Niro, Pacino, Pesci, Keitel – Scorsese saga gets the ol’ mob back together
Al Pacino edges Robert De Niro by one with eight Oscar nominations, but De Niro has taken home two of the coveted gold bald statues to Pacino’s one. The pair are two of the greatest actors of a winding-down generation who, in “The Irishman,” the latest from mob movie maestro Martin Scorsese, get a shot at putting a crowning jewel on their storied careers. Both had parts in Frances Ford Coppola’s timeless “The Godfather: Part II” (1974), in which De Niro played the youthful version of Vito Corleone (gold statue numero uno) and Pacino played his future son, Michael – and the two were never onscreen together. Some 20 years later they shared the screen as cat and mouse in Michael Mann’s “Heat” (1995) with Pacino’s dogged cop getting the better of De Niro’s quiet criminal. Here, where the two play real-life mob enforcer Frank Sheeran (De Niro) and labor leader Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino), there’s a something of a payback. (To do full and accurate accounting, the icons took a hit for their part in the tepid 2008 cop drama “Righteous Kill.” Not that you needed to know, but.)
Much will be made of the (near) three-and-a-half-hour runtime of “The Irishman,” but it goes by in a blip as it hops around a 50-year period, with much of the focus on the Hoffa years – the early ’60s to 1975, when the labor lord went missing. The cause and culprit remain an American mystery, though Scorsese and his talented screenwriter Steven Zaillian (“Schindler’s List” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) work from Charles Brandt’s book “I Heard You Paint Houses” to offer up a theory with strong conviction (Brandt’s book was based on interviews with Sheeran, who died in 2003). The implied question of the book’s title is a polite way to ask a tough guy if he does hits; a casual “yes” is how De Niro’s Frank responds in the film.
The narrative structure, as you might guess, hangs from Frank’s POV as he talks to us, balding and near death, from the confines of a nursing home. Frank’s the object of the film’s title who gets in tight with the Philly mob. It’s a slow courtship. Initially he’s just the driver of a meat truck that loses slabs of beef now and then, with the prime cuts finding themselves onto the plates of capos. When Frank gets pinched for a disappearing act, the Philly mob’s version of Tom Hagen, Bill Bufalino (Ray Romano) gets him off and introduces him to his cousin Russell (Joe Pesci), a steak lover and a man who’s got his hands in everything. Frank starts doing small jobs for Russell and his higher-up, Angelo Bruno (Harvey Keitel, with just a wisp of a mustache), who appreciate his loyalty and asks him eventually to do occasional home redecorating.
One of Frank’s ins is his fluency in Italian, which he gained from his wartime service in Europe swabbing up Mussolini’s tattered army. It’s also there that he became a stone cold killer. But for the most part, Frank’s a warm, avuncular fellow. The first time – even after we know he’s a trigger man – we become aware of Frank’s monstrous capacity to inflict pain comes when he hears his adolescent daughter has been physically scolded by a butcher. Frank marches down the street with daughter in tow, tosses the butcher through a glass pane with the same vigor he lobs a side of loin off his refrigerator truck, and stomps the meat dealer’s hand against a curb with a steel-toed shoe. For good measure, he kicks the object of ire in every soft spot from head to toe. Talk about an indelible life lesson for a little one.
We’re far into the film when we meet Hoffa, who through Russell requests Frank’s expertise to shake down other unions infringing on his turf in Chicago. Instead of pushing cabs and trucks into the Mississippi River, which appears to be arduous work, Frank suggests firebombing en masse. Hoffa’s so impressed with this stroke of ingenious efficiency he has Frank stay in his hotel suite with him (okay, Frank was supposed to be a ghost, so no hotel registry) and the two have late-night pajama parties talking about loyalty, sincerity and other higher facets of underworld society. The mob adores Hoffa for the massive union pension fund, and the loans they can take from it to finance casinos.
Pacino’s Hoffa is wildly emotional. Question his authority and you’ll become something like Twitter chum for our current president – he’s that knee-jerk, and Pacino cranks it up a notch or two (think “Scent of a Woman,” hoo-ah!). Speaking of the White House: As the film has it, the mob is instrumental in getting JFK elected because they want back in to Cuba and help set up the Bay of Pigs; in one scene, Frank delivers a tractor-trailer truck full of arms to one Howard Hunt in a Florida parking lot to better arm the participants. Even when the operation goes sideways, the mob holds its arms around Kennedy. Hoffa, on the other hand, is dogged by baby brother and attorney general Bobby and hauled onto Capitol Hill to testify. Later he’s busted on fraud and has to go to “school” for a few years, losing control of the union. When he gets out and wants it back, the mob isn’t so interested, as his replacement is loose and liberal with the union’s purse strings. Old friendships based on palm greasing dim quickly and Hoffa dials up the bluster, leaving Frank in the middle to be lobbed back and forth spouting witty mob nothings that mean everything such as “It is what it is” and “They’re more than a little concerned.” Hoffa, of course, doesn’t listen and slides $500,000 Nixon’s way.
De Niro is aged digitally to and fro for the part. The older works seamlessly, but the young has its limitations; when Frank beats the bejesus out of that butcher, the raven-haired De Niro moves like a tired old boxer wrestling through a spasm of sciatica – a minor nit, but noticeable. Much is asked of Scorsese’s longtime collaborator, and he delivers. It’s not a gut punch like the fiery incarnations he made so indelible in “Taxi Driver” (1976) and “Raging Bull” (1980), but something more mature and contemplative, like the mob frontman he played in “Casino” (1995) or the cagey mercenary in John Frankenheimer’s “Ronin” (1998).
Because of the film’s structure and form, comparisons to “Goodfellas” (1990) and Sergio Leone’s “Once Upon a Time in America” (1984) are not only inevitable, but deserved. It’s hard to rank “The Irishman” in the Scorsese pantheon, but it’s up there. Of his more recent works, “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) registered a bravura take on a tired genre, and folks always tend to forget the quiet, immersive charm of “The Age of Innocence” (1993). Those films, along with “Goodfellas,” “Taxi Driver,” Raging Bull” and this crown the top tier. That doesn’t leave too much below. Sure, “Bringing Out the Dead” (1999) struggled to find its feet and made you wonder for a moment if the man weren’t losing his touch; but of course back near the top there’s his seminal crime drama, “Mean Streets” (1973), which started it all. I’ve always been wildly partial to “After Hours” (1985) due to its free-form friskiness and splatters of female empowerment – it’s both dark and liberating – and I haven’t even mentioned “The King of Comedy” (1982); the Tom Cruise movie that won Paul Newman an Oscar; or that Boston movie that won best picture. When you step back and look at Scorsese’s career over the years and his versatility, it’s more than just impressive, it’s daunting – enough that I think it affords him the deference to take a shot at Marvel.
The one snag with “The Irishman” was how human and accessible Frank’s prolific killer came off. Part of that was the palpable loneliness of a toothless old lion pining for atonement and a reconnection with his estranged daughter and, of course, De Niro deepening it all with his naturally contemplative soulfulness. Still it gave me pause, making me think back to the days Whitey Bulger was played up in the media and on the streets as something of a Robin Hood, until the FBI corruption scandal broke and he instantly became the face of all that was amoral and evil. That Boston film, “The Departed” (2006), played with the persona of Whitey, with Jack Nicholson (who played Hoffa in Danny DeVito’s 1992 take, “Hoffa”) painting him as, well, Jack Nicholson (i.e., not very Boston or Bulger-esque). In the film, immorality and disregard for human life are summarily atoned. Watching “The Irishman,” while I rooted for Frank, I thought, what if in real life he was nothing but the aloof, self-aggrandizing killer Whitey was? It’s a haunting thing that hits you afterward and doesn’t let go. In “Goodfellas” there was an earnest ownership of complicity, something that’s strangely absent in “The Irishman.” The moments in the company of a priest toward the end fail to strike a moral chord one way or the other. Still, the whole saga – an American history lesson told wittily through the eyes of an amiable hitman strolling in the shadows of icons – grips and holds with fervor and sustained passion. Like the resolution of Hoffa’s demise that Zaillian and Scorsese settle on, there’s plenty of other theories out there that add up convincingly as well, each a different rendering of the facts, twisted and pulled into lore.
Tom Meek is a writer living in Cambridge. His reviews, essays, short stories and articles have appeared in the WBUR ARTery, The Boston Phoenix, The Boston Globe, The Rumpus, The Charleston City Paper and SLAB literary journal. Tom is also a member of the Boston Society of Film Critics and rides his bike everywhere.


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IRRADIATION AS A MEANS OF PRESERVATION IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
Food Irradiation is the process of exposing food to ionizing radiation to disinfect, sanitize, sterilize, preserve food or to provide insect dis-infestation. (wikipedia.org)
Food irradiation is sometimes referred to as cold pasteurization or electronic pasteurization to emphasize its similarity to the process of pasteurization. Like pasteurization of milk and pressure cooking of canned foods, treating food with ionizing radiation can kill bacteria and parasites that would otherwise cause food borne diseases. (wikipedia.org; www.cdc.gov)
By irradiating food, depending on the dose, some or all of the microbes, fungi, viruses or insects present are killed. This prolongs the life of the food in cases where microbial spoilage is the limiting factor in shelf life. Some foods (e.g. herbs and spices) are irradiated at such high doses (5kGy or more) that they show microbial counts reduced by several orders of magnitude. It has also been shown that irradiation can delay the ripening or sprouting of fruits and vegetables and replace the need for pesticides.
Studies have shown that when Irradiation is used as approved on foods:
· The food does not become radioactive
· Dangerous substances do not appear in foods
· The nutritional value of the food is essentially unchanged. (www.cdc.gov)
In the food industries, specific types of radiation treatments are used, they are Radurization, Radicidation, and Radappertization. However, in the actual process of irradiation, three different irradiation technologies are used namely; gamma irradiation, electron-beam irradiation and x-ray radiation. (www.cdc.gov)
The dose of irradiation is usually measured in a unit called the Gray, abbreviated (Gy). This is a measure of the amount of energy transferred to food, microbes or other substances being irradiated. To measure the amount of irradiation something is exposed to, photographic film is exposed to irradiation at the same time.
The killing effect of irradiation on microbes is measured in D-values. One D-value is the amount of irradiation to kill 90% of that organism. For example, it takes 0.3kGy to kill 90% of Escherichia Coli, so the D-value of E.coli is 0.3 kGy. (www.cdc.gov).
A distinctive logo has been developed for use on food packaging, in order to identify a product as irradiated. This symbol is called the “radura” and is used internationally to mean that the food in the package has been irradiated. (www.cdc.gov)

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AJ Adamski has been appointed the new executive director of Leadership Snohomish County (LSC).
Adamski joins the organization with over 20 years in the field of education as a teacher and school administrator. As part of a military family, she traveled the world and developed an appreciation of different cultures and communities.
“Throughout my career in education, I have often witnessed the focus on what people could not do,” Adamski said. “From the simple, ‘you can’t come late to class,”’ even when reliable transportation was out of reach for their families, to the racial bias in the qualification process for the highly capable programs that prevented students of color from being admitted. As I read through the mission and purpose of LSC, I was struck with the opportunity to be a part of an organization that focuses on what people can do,” she added.
“We are thrilled to have AJ join our team,” said Board President Rochelle Lubbers. “AJ’s passion for education, equity, and system work makes her an asset at LSC and we know she will do amazing.”
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NEW YORK – Britain’s Prince Charles will be featured on NBC later this year in a film about his environmental work.
The network said Tuesday it will show “Harmony,” a movie about the prince and his view that people have lost the understanding of how to live in harmony with the natural world. It features business and environmental leaders working for a better balance.
Paul Telegdy, head of alternative programming at NBC, says Charles was mocked as the “tree-hugging prince” when he first started talking about many of these issues. Telegdy knows – he’s a Brit who worked for the BBC.
The special will air in November, part of a week NBC Universal is spotlighting with programs across its networks promoting green and healthy lifestyles.

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In July 1863, a tired and defeated Army of Northern Virginia arrived at the banks of the Potomac River at Williamsport, Maryland. Its invasion of the North, its second in two years, had met a bloody end at the Battle of Gettysburg in nearby Pennsylvania. Now it limped back towards Virginia, pursued by the battered but victorious Army of the Potomac. As the Confederates attempted to make their escape across the river, the two sides clashed at the Battle of Falling Waters. During the fighting, General J. Johnston Pettigrew, who only a few days earlier had survived Pickett’s Charge, was mortally wounded. The rearguard action by the Confederates allowed General Lee’s Army to escape across the river. The Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia would continue to fight until the surrender at Appomattox in April 1865. With the battle over, residents moved on, and the battlefield was mostly forgotten.

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On the eve of Obama’s convention speech, I was asked by NPR’s Neil Conan what the president’s most important task was. Here’s what I said:
GLASTRIS: Neal, well, the most important thing for tomorrow night is for President Obama to weave the substantial achievements of the first four years into a picture for the public so that they know what he’s done, remind them what he’s done and leverage that into a vision of what’s to come. We hear that he’s going to be more specific about a second term agenda. I’m hoping he will. It’s got to be rooted, though, in what he’s already done.
I wasn’t the only one offering this sort of advice. According to Politico, before the convention James Carville and Stan Greenberg “called upon Obama to use his acceptance speech as a mini-State of the Union address laying out a detailed agenda, as Bill Clinton did in 1996.”
Alas, that’s not what Obama did in Charlotte. He sprinkled his speech with mentions of his achievements, but not in a way that painted a coherent story, and he offered only a few goals for his second term (a million manufacturing jobs etc.) without any explanation of what he would do specifically to reach them or how they might be connect to the policies he’d already implemented.
In the first debate, Obama compounded a lethargic performance by again not making a coherent case for how the achievements of his first term laid the groundwork for job growth in the second and what he would do to build on those achievements. He failed to do so again in the second and third debates, despite being far more aggressive in taking on Romney.
Finally, in the last few days, the Obama campaign has put out a booklet that lays out in an organized way the specifics of a second term agenda, and in his speeches he’s kinda-sorta begun explaining how those specific policies relate to what he’s done in the first term. But the astonishing thing, as TNR’s Alec MacGillis notes, is that he’s articulating all this most crisply and effectively only behind closed doors. Read, for instance, the following passage from the “off the record” interview he gave to the Des Moines Register (which the White House reluctantly later released), and consider whether you think the president would be in better shape in the polls now if he’d been making the case for his candidacy this way in front of millions of voters when he had the chance to:
Obviously, I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last four years. A lot of it was responding to the most severe economic emergency we’ve had since the Great Depression. And whether it was saving the auto industry, stabilizing the financial system, making sure that we got into a growth mode again and started putting people back to work, we have made real progress.
But people are obviously still hurting in a lot of parts of the country. And that’s why last night I tried to reiterate a very specific plan that we’ve put forward to make sure that the economy is growing, we’re bringing down our deficit, and we’re creating jobs.
So, number one, I’m very interested in continuing to build on the work that we did not just in the auto industry but some of the other industrial sectors, bringing manufacturing back to our shores; changing our tax code to reward companies that are investing here. There is a real sense that companies are starting to make decisions about insourcing, and some modest incentives I think can make a real difference in terms of us seeing continued manufacturing growth, which obviously has huge ramifications throughout the economy, including in the service sector of the economy.
Number two, education, which has obviously been a priority for us over the last four years — I want to build on what we’ve done with Race to the Top, but really focus on STEM education — math, science, technology, computer science. And part of that is helping states to hire teachers with the highest standards and training in these subjects so we can start making sure that our kids are catching up to some of the other industrialized world.
Two million more slots in community colleges that allows our workers to retrain, but also young people who may not want to go to a four-year college, making sure that the training they’re receiving is actually for jobs that are out there right now. And we want to continue to work — building on the progress we’ve done over the last four years — to keep tuition low for those who do attend either a two-year or a four-year college.
Number three, controlling our own energy. This obviously is of interest to Iowa. Our support of biofuels, our support of wind energy has created thousands of jobs in Iowa. But even more importantly, this is going to be the race to the future. The country that controls new sources of energy, not just the traditional sources, is going to have a huge competitive advantage 10 years from now, 20 years from now, 30 years from now.
So in addition to doubling our fuel-efficiency standards on cars and trucks, what we want to do is make sure that we’re producing new technologies here — long-lasting batteries, making sure that we are developing the wind and solar and other energy sources that may provide us a breakthrough. In the meantime, we’re still producing oil and natural gas at a record pace, but we’ve got to start preparing for the future. And as I said, it creates jobs right now in Iowa.
Number four, I want to reduce our deficit. It’s got to be done in a balanced way. I’ve already cut a trillion dollars’ worth of spending. I’m willing to do more. I’m willing to cut more, and I’m willing to work with Democrats and Republicans when it comes to making some adjustments that bring down the cost of our health care programs, which obviously are the biggest drivers of our deficit.
But nobody who looks at the numbers thinks it’s realistic for us to actually reduce our deficit in a serious way without also having some revenue. And we’ve identified tax rates going up to the Clinton rates for income above $250,000; making some adjustments in terms of the corporate tax side that could actually bring down the corporate tax overall, but broaden the base and close some loopholes. That would be good for our economy, and it would be good for reducing our deficit.
And finally, using some of the war savings to put people back to work on infrastructure — roads, bridges. We’ve fallen behind in that area. And we can — this deferred maintenance, we can put people to work, back, right now, and at the same time make sure that our economy is more competitive over the long term.
So that’s sort of a summary of the things I want to accomplish to create jobs and economic growth. Obviously, there are other items on the agenda. We need to get immigration reform done, and I’m fully committed to doing that. I think there’s still more work on the energy efficiency side that we can do — helping to retrofit our buildings, schools, hospitals, so that they’re energy efficient — because if we achieved efficiencies at the level of, let’s say, Japan, we could actually cut our power bill by about 20-25 percent, and that would have the added benefit of taking a whole bunch of carbon out of the atmosphere.
So there are some things that we can do, but obviously the key focus is making sure that the economy is growing. That will facilitate all the other work that we do.


‘Historic’ settlement in class-action lawsuit by female firefighters in Leduc
Posted June 21, 2023 2:55 pm.
Last Updated June 21, 2023 7:30 pm.
A class-action lawsuit alleging systemic discrimination and harassment of female firefighters has reached a settlement with the City of Leduc.
It is the first settlement for workplace misconduct including a municipality or firehall in Canadian history.
“I’m pleased with all of the hard work everybody has done to get to this spot,” said Christa Steele, a former Leduc firefighter and plaintiff in the lawsuit. “This is momentous, this is historic across Canada, but there is still lots of work.
“This is just the beginning of accountability so there is still a lot of work to be done.”
The lawsuit alleged Steele dealt with sexual harassment and bullying in multiple instances, and that superiors did nothing to put an end to it. Steele says she wants to bring the discrimination and sexual harassment she experienced to light.
“I know for a fact that this isn’t just happening in our little department,” said Steele. “It’s happening across Alberta, and it’s happening across Canada. It’s happening to women everywhere.
“And I know this because I’ve been contacted by them. So we really want to get he word out that standing together, putting our voices out, and doing it nationally maybe can make a difference.”
Steele was part of the class action filed against Leduc in February 2022. Fellow female firefighter Mindy Smith was also a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
Steele says the decision to come forward in the first place was a difficult one.
“For anyone who works in EMS and Fire, you do it because it’s a passion, it’s your calling, and it becomes a part of your identity,” she said. “And when you step forward, all of a sudden you are a wave-maker, you are a troublemaker, and things become harder for you. But it’s time that we stat standing together, having a unified voice, and start saying ‘these boys clubs, these old policies that are being followed, it needs to stop.’
“At some point you have to say ‘enough is enough.’”
The terms of this settlement include:
- Any woman who worked at the City of Leduc over the past 20 years is eligible to participate. They could receive anywhere between $10,000 and $285,000;
- A confidential claim process that will provide a safe way for women to come forward;
- A public apology from the mayor of Leduc and a requirement that Leduc take necessary steps to ensure that no retaliation occurs against women who make a claim.
“We reached a historic monetary amount, and that says a lot because there is a really big gap between the genders of what people get rewarded,” said Steele. “So again this is historic across Canada. What we got for these ladies is going to help make them feel whole. It’s going to help the psychologically, it’s going to help their families, whatever they need.”
Robert Martz, the lead lawyer on the case with the BD&P law firm, says his clients are pleased with the settlement – the highest per-person payout for workplace misconduct in Canada.
“From the beginning, Ms. Steele and Ms. Smith wanted to create change and get compensation for the harm that these women had suffered in Leduc, and this settlement accomplishes that through the compensation, which is higher than we’ve seen in other cases, and through the non-monetary remedies, which requires the city to take steps to ensure that there is a safe workplace for women,” he said.
Martz says the settlement is also about accountability and changing things in the future.
“I think it shows that there will be accountability if fire halls and cities don’t deal with these types of issues, and there is an avenue to bring these claims forward and succeed on them. So we really hope it does cause a change in culture, and improve things going forward.”
Those words were echoed by Steele.
“We’re hoping this is going to open eyes across Canada to strengthen your policies instead of putting posters on walls,” she said. “Really educating your crews as to what’s right and wrong. Have whistleblower policies in place so that women feel safe coming forward if something had happened.”
Derek Prohar, the Leduc city manager, says the city’s gaze is on the future as well.
“Regretfully, we cannot undo the harm of the sexual misconduct that was experienced, but we are committed to learning from the past to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future,” Prohar said in a statement.
“Healing will take time. Rebuilding trust will take time. We will do the necessary work and engage in ongoing conversations to ensure that our city is a place where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
“In times like these, it is vital that we come together as a community, supporting one another and working collectively to heal and rebuild trust. Together, we will strive to create an environment that not only reflects the values we hold dear but also safeguards the dignity and well-being of every individual.”
A hearing for the Court of King’s Bench to approve the settlement is scheduled for July.


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4 trillion on top of its business-as-usual scenario is needed to improve energy efﬁciency in three major sectors to address the energy efﬁciency gap until 2030 worldwide. 1 trillion, which is close to half of the total additional energy efﬁciency investments in all sectors in the world. 36 trillion. 4 trillion divided by 25 years) to ﬁll the energy efﬁciency gap in the industrial, transport, residential, and commercial sectors. The actual energy efﬁciency gap from a societal perspective is even larger than IEA’s prediction.
2 China’s GDP growth rate Fig. ” The second “100” means that by 2049 which is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic China, the country should achieve its goal of modernization, becoming a fully developed country in the world (Baidu 2014). To achieve these two targets, the national GDP must keep growing at a rate between 6 and 8 % per annum from 2015 to 2030. China will likely triple its GDP from 2015 to 2030 if its GDP is growing at an average rate somewhere between 6 and 8 %.
Aspx. Citied 25 July 2014 Chapter 2 Energy Efﬁciency Becomes First Fuel Abstract Energy efﬁciency can be deﬁned as an energy resource because energy efﬁciency is capable of yielding energy and demand savings that can displace electricity generation from primary energy resources. Investments in energy efﬁciency and the resulting resource beneﬁts are factored directly into utility energy resource decision making about investing in new resources and operating existing systems. Deﬁning energy efﬁciency as a resource and integrating it into utility decision making is especially critical because of the clear resource cost advantage of energy efﬁciency.

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In Peter Dunlap-Schohl’s My Degeneration, he illustrates his journey through Parkinson’s disease in the form of a graphic memoir, largely using metaphors and imagery to portray his experiences. On page 66, Dunlap-Schohl describes the process of rating his wellness by clicking different smiley face options: “Better than average, fair, poor” (65). He is choosing the first option when he is struck by the realization that he does not feel good at all. Before Parkinson’s, if he was having difficulty with daily tasks, he “would have chosen the ‘frowny’ and considered that an understatement” (66); but now, it is the better than normal.
This is an example of how much Peter embodies his illness and symptoms. His expectations of daily and normal life have changed. Illness forces him to carry everyday pain, but if the same symptoms were associated with his “healthy self,” he would not accept it as normal. This illustrates more broadly the expectations that are placed on the individual who is suffering. There are assumptions that the individual suffering should be getting stronger through the illness, and able to take on immense physical pain. Similar to the boxing analogy Peter uses, narratives of fighting the illness or rising above the symptoms can be problematic, as it puts a responsibility on the individual. As a parallel, often there is an understanding that the individual suffering should be able to handle it mentally. By Peter putting on the smiley face to replace his head, it shows a mask that many individuals have to put on in their daily lives to hide the struggles they are truly facing. The balance between accepting the illness and still maintaining the self is difficult, and a struggle Peter faces.
Dunlap-Shohl, Peter. My Degeneration: a Journey through Parkinson’s. The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2016.

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While there are a huge number of comic book fights between our favourite heroes and villains that we seem destined never to see on screen (at least not until Marvel gets all of their rights back!) there is one more that we can see thanks to the wonders of Instagram.
As she is so good at doing, Olivia Munn, who is set to star as the famous mutant/ninja/professional badass Psylocke in [X-Men: Apocalypse](tag:1194267), shared a video on her instagram account where she uses the extensive swordplay training she received for the role against the man of the hour Ryan Reynolds, who you can see in cinemas now as Deadpool.
Now, before you see this video, you need to know that while Olivia definitely produces some of the most Psylocke-esque moves you can imagine, Ryan breaks out the most Deadpool-esque thing that he could possibly do short of throwing a chimichanga in her face.
But enough of delicious Mexican cuisine, it's time to watch the video!
While Olivia sure managed to get some hits in, that epic swipe by Deadpool himself leaves the result of the fight a little unclear. By the power of Greyskull we can hope that the two will get a proper showdown in a future film, but for now we are forced to leave it and just enjoy Deadpool, in theatres now!
And, of course, you can see Olivia Munn taking on the role of Psylocke in X-Men: Apocalypse in May! Check out her doing the coolest thing possible in the latest trailer!
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The holidays (and colder weather) are just around the corner and you know what that means? The best time for flus and viruses is when each family and friends get together and spread a virus or two around to others while enjoying the holidays. There is a way to prevent illness by cooking food with herbs that prevent illness.
Now is the time of year to boost the immune system with herbs that help prevent ailments. The holidays allow more viruses to spread as people get together to celebrate the upcoming holidays.
Eating will run rampant with all the great food during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. Since you’ll be eating all this good food you might as well use herbs and spices that will enhance you and your guest’s immune system.
Herbs to Boost the Immune System
Adding turmeric to soups, stew and rice is a good start as well as adding sage and mushrooms to salads, stuffing, or even a big bowl of sauté mushrooms. They all contain ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant, which doesn’t get destroyed by the cooking process.
Add avocados during the winter months to support your adrenal function and keep your immune system happy. Avocados also have essential amino acid, antioxidants, and healthy fat to balance hormone production. A 1/2 cup of avocados a day will serve your adrenal system just fine.
Other Foods to Boost Your Immune System
Add green vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, and berries to your diet to keep your immune system strong, so it can fight off the viruses that are transmitted during the holidays.
Here is a recipe found at Motherearthliving that will enhance your immune system, if you catch the flu. It also boosts the immune system to fight off viruses and other bugs hanging around looking for a host.
Elderberry Cordial Recipe
1 quart fresh, ripe elderberries, stems removed or 1 ounce dried elderberries
1 cup water
1 teaspoon-size piece of whole fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Combine elderberries and water. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes, or until berries release their juices with the help of a potato masher.
Strain pulp and seeds from hot berry juice and return liquid to a clean pot. Add the ginger and cloves. Simmer 15 minutes and strain again.
Measure amount of spicy elderberry infusion, then add an equal part honey and a half part good brandy. Stir until honey melts and is incorporated well with juice and brandy. Allow to cool completely.
Bottle and store in the refrigerator until it can be enjoyed on the first chilly night of fall or the upcoming holidays. Click here to download these two recipes.
—Recipe courtesy of Hollerbeier Haven, newsletter of The Three Sisters Center (e-mail: Thr3Sisters@aol.com).
Echinacea – The Mother of Prevention
Of course, Echinacea is not only immune boosting during the flu, but it can help prevent illness since your immune system will be strong and healthy. Any bugs trying to get in will be killed by your immune system.
The easiest way to get your daily dose of Echinacea is to take a tincture, but you can also take a capsule as well as a nice cup of Echinacea tea. Add a teaspoon of nettles and you’ll be set to fight off most illness.
Echinacea also promotes tissue regeneration and scar formation, so taking a daily dose is more beneficial than fighting off illness.
At the first sign of flu or a cold, take 1 teaspoon an hour until symptoms go away. For daily use, (during flu season) use one dropper full on an empty stomach. Take for a month and rest the body for a week and start taking for another month. When cold and flu season is over, you can still take Echinacea tincture or a tea once or twice a week to strengthen the immune system.
For the kids:
If you do happen to catch a bug, then using a wild cherry cough syrup along with Echinacea will keep the symptoms of the flu down as well as get you over the flu faster.
Rosemary Gladstar has the perfect solution to flus and colds. She actually keeps a pot of it cooking on the back burner of the stove during flu season. Her formula follows below and is very effective in preventing colds and flus.
Hair Raising Cider
Make a batch and keep it around for cold and flu season
1 quart vinegar
1 onion, chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup grated fresh horseradish, bottled if you don’t have fresh
2 tablespoons powdered turmeric
Cayenne — just a pinch
1 cup local honey, store bought honey, if you don’t have access to local honey
Combine vinegar, horseradish, onion, garlic, turmeric, and a pinch or two or three of cayenne in a glass bottle. Let sit for 3 to 4 weeks. Strain, then add the honey and rebottle. Refrigerate. Take 1 to 2 teaspoons at the first sign of the flu or a cold. Take every 2 to 3 hours until symptoms subside. Click here to download these two recipes.
If you have a lot of family members over for the holidays, you might want to make this up and let it sit on the back burner of the stove for those dropping by bringing in more germs. When it runs low, add more ingredients.
— Recipe courtesy of Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, p76
Below is a list of herbs for various types of ailments – you don’t have to make a tincture or any of the formulas. You can use the herbs and make a tea or grind them to make capsules, whatever you are more comfortable taking. Use one teaspoon of each herb and pour hot water over them. Let them steep for 3 to 10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the taste.
I do have to warn you, some of the herbs don’t taste very good, but they will help prevent and heal any cold or flu.
Colds, flu, colds
Catarrh and congestion
Shortness of breath
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Named Among the Best Plastic Surgeons in Boston
Releasing the strain of muscles on the face and scalp can also help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. Patients with frequent migraines causing disruption in school or work schedule can benefit tremendously from Botox treatments when other treatments fail. Improvement with Botox may also be an indication for surgical release.
Patients who are followed closely by a neurologist and who benefit from Botox might consider decompression of nerves on the forehead or back of the skull. When considering Migraine Headache Surgery Boston board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan are also craniofacial surgeons and have expertise operating on facial and scalp nerves. Forehead nerves, known as the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves, can be decompressed through cosmetically favorable incisions in the upper eyelid such as those used for an eyelid lift.
This procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with limited downtime and a relatively rapid recovery. Another common site of nerve compression is the occipital nerves on the back of the head. The occipital nerves can become compressed by the occipital arteries and muscles leading to migraine headaches.
Through an incision hidden in the hair on the back of the head, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Sullivan can release the occipital nerves to help alleviate nerve compression that may be contributing to migraine headaches. No hair is cut and our Boston migraine surgery patients recover rapidly and go home on the same day with this short procedure.
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DURATION OF RESULT
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These images demonstrate release of the supraorbital nerve, which can become compressed and contribute to migraine headaches. The operation can often be performed with a limited and cosmetically satisfying approach through the upper eyelid. These images, however, demonstrate a less common and more extensive open or coronal incision approach. On the left, the supraorbital nerve is seen passing through a tight bony canal where it is compressed and causing pain. On the right, the supraorbital nerve has been released by peforming a bony osteotomy. The nerve is no longer entrapped in the tight bony canal and is also released from stretch. Many patients who undergo cranial nerve release can experience tremendous relief from migraine headaches. Contact Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Taylor to learn more about surgical cranial nerve decompression or Botox for migraine headaches.
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Railway exams off after leakage
Railway Recruitment Board examinations were cancelled following leakage of question papers as Uttar Pradesh Police claimed to have busted the racket with the arrest of a Railway employee and 11 others.india Updated: Dec 14, 2008 20:40 IST
Railway Recruitment Board examinations in Allahabad were cancelled on Sunday following leakage of question papers as Uttar Pradesh Police claimed to have busted the racket with the arrest of a Railway employee and 11 others.
As many as 284 examinees, who allegedly purchased leaked question papers, were also arrested, state Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Brijlal told PTI.
A Travelling Ticket Examiner in the Railways identified as Bedilal, who was arrested by the Special Task Force of the UP Police in Lucknow, was the "kingpin" of the gang allegedly involved in the racket, the ADGP said.
Eleven more were arrested in Allahabad when an STF team, acting on a tip-off, raided an examination centre at Jhusi on the outskirts of city, he said.
Nine of them hailed from Bihar while two were locals, the ADGP said.
Copies of two original question papers, their 180 hand written copies, original certificates of a number of examinees and 31 mobile phones were recovered from the possession of the arrested gang members.
Examinations at all the 37 centres across Allahabad were cancelled after the leakage causing widespread resentment among the examinees who staged vociferous protests.
Nearly 50,000 candidates were to appear in the tests for 705 posts of loco-pilots.
Bedilal, a resident of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, was also arrested on February 26, 2006 on similar charges, the ADGP said.
Question papers of Railway Recruitment Board Group D examinations were allegedly recovered from his possession at that time.
STF sources said the gang used to charge a huge sum of money from examinees for providing them question papers along with answers.
Bedilal is, at present, posted in Gonda district which falls in the North-Eastern Railway zone.

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For more than 5,000 years Garlic has been valued for its healing properties and ability to increase the body’s strength and energy. The builders of the three great pyramids at Giza in Egypt are said to have eaten garlic to regenerate their bodies after their back-breaking work. Today garlic is thought to prevent heart disease, stroke and hypertension. It's essential oils and other components have strong antibiotic, anti fungal and anti viral properties. Getting the medical benefits of garlic is easy because it makes for a delicious seasoning for so many foods.
Adding chopped raw garlic to cooked meats, poultry and vegetables for use in salads. Immerse crushed garlic in oil for a dressing or pickle whole garlic cloves for a tasty condiment.
Garlic can also be made into a salve or rub to help ease neuralgia, joint pain, sprains, foot corns and other skin afflictions. It is great for stopping the growth of a cold sore by applying a raw clove of garlic to the lesion on your lip - of course discarding the clove when done, as a cold sore is in fact oral herpes and is very contagious.
The sulfur found in garlic essential oil makes it a potent disinfectant and a good defense for killing germs in the body. After garlic is ingested, it is absorbed into the blood stream and then defused through various organs. In this way the skin, the intestines, lungs and urinary system all profit from the highly effective healing properties of the garlic.
Garlic is rich in essential oils, whose principal active agent is "allicin". This compound is responsible for garlic’s characteristic odor as well as its many healing properties. In addition garlic contains calcium, selenium, potassium and zinc.
It is a well known fact that eating a lot of garlic can cause bad breath or body odor. The reason for this is that the oils from the garlic are excreted through the respiratory system and the skin. To lessen this effect, just chew fresh parsley, fresh thyme or fresh peppermint after eating garlic.
There is some talk that pregnant and nursing mothers should not take large daily amounts of garlic such as 5 to 7 cloves a day. Research also indicates that when a pregnant woman ingests a large quantity of garlic, the scent and taste crosses the placenta barrier and can be detected in the amniotic fluid. It is said that babies who are born to moms who consumed large daily quantities of garlic during pregnancy tend to be more open to eating new and different flavors of foods. Garlic is not bad for the growing fetus, but who wants to be in a strong garlic environment day in and day out?
Consuming a little garlic on a regular basis during pregnancy is good for the pregnant mom. Garlic helps boost her immune system which is naturally suppressed during pregnancy. A suppressed immune system is one of the main reasons why pregnant moms are more prone to urinary and vaginal infections, colds and the flu.
Therefore if a pregnant woman takes garlic on a regular basis she may prevent such conditions from occurring. It has also been researched that consuming garlic helps to eliminate mercury consumption especially if the pregnant mom loves fish. Therefore in general fish and garlic are a great combination.
If you are a garlic lover, then it is advisable to reduce your intake before your due date, because you may end up having a cesarean section birth. The reason for this is that garlic has a tendency to thin the blood to prevent blood clots. 30-40% of all births are now cesarean section births.
All women bleed at the time of giving birth because of the hemodynamic changes that occur during pregnancy and birth. This makes women more prone to hemorrhaging which is one of the major causes of maternal deaths associated with childbirth. I experienced this myself as I had a serious post partum hemorrhage with my second delivery (but not due to excessive garlic intake).
Fresh garlic mixed with honey is an effective home remedy for colds, hoarseness and inflammation of the throat. Use a garlic press or mini food processer to crush one ounce of fresh garlic cloves. Mix with one cup of honey and let the mixture sit for one hour, allowing the garlic oils to saturate the honey. Then store in a refrigerator. At the first sign of a cold take 1-2 teaspoons of the mixture and every hour thereafter. Should the cold get worse, this mixture can also be used to relieve chest congestion and sooth coughing.
Garlic's antibiotic qualities have been used to help treat ulcers. For best results eat between 5-7 cloves of garlic throughout the day either with milk or spread on bread.
Garlic lowers LDL bad cholesterol levels and raises the HDL good cholesterol, thus helping to prevent the buildup of plaque within the coronary arteries. It also helps prevent the buildup of blood clots within the blood vessels. Both actions protect against heart attacks and stroke.
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Four Travel Hacks for Visiting Corfu
While most Americans visiting the Greek islands opt for sceney Mykonos or stunning Santorini, you might want to consider Corfu. Located in the Ionian sea, Corfu holds its own as a beautiful, relaxing destination. Here’s a few travel hacks when visiting Corfu.
1) Rent a car. While there's a reliable bus system here, you'll need your own transportation to efficiently explore Corfu's diverse beaches and mountain towns. But be skeptical of Google maps here. I may or may not have taken “roads” into gated off residential homes and narrow harrowing cliff-side dirt roads thanks to our trusty pre-downloaded Google Maps.
2) Most importantly, check out Paxos and Anti-Paxos. Hands down, some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever stepped foot on. If possible, rent a boat and beach hop. You’ll probably have to anchor 25 meters from shore at most beaches and swim in for that beer or snack, but it’s totally worth it. Pro Tip: Whatever you do, don’t anchor directly in front of Blue Caves. If you do, you might have to scramble and struggle to bring back up your anchor when a tour boat wants to go inside the cave while the 100 people on the boat point and laugh at your struggles, and you just have to cut the anchor and pay the boat operator another 100 Euros for losing his anchor. Not speaking from personal experience or anything.
3) Explore the western coast of the island. The western coast of Corfu has it all: sandy, endless beaches and secluded, pebble stone beaches; crowded resorts and sleepy beach towns; cute mountain villages with delicious local cuisine and stunning bluffs with sunset views. Start at Peroulades, near the busy resort of Sidari, or more low-key Rovinia Beach and work your way south from there. Perhaps chow down on some moussaka at the Sunset Tavern in Krini before checking out Angelokastro castle. Finish the day with an awesome meal at Thalassa Restaurant and drinks at Robin's Nest, or party and watch the sunset in southwestern Corfu at Halikounas Beach or Issos Beach.
Although, perhaps don't venture too south, because...
4) Whatever you do, just avoid the most southern part of the island. I'm looking at you, Kavos. Although, if you happen to be a 19-year old frat boy, then just ignore these hacks completely and spend your entire holiday in Kavos.
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WIAA announces delay to start of fall sports practices
July 16, 2020
RENTON—The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced July 7 that the start of fall sports practices will be delayed to Sept. 5 for football and Labor Day, Sept. 7, for all other fall sports.
“The (Executive) Board will continue to work with staff, member schools and state agencies to monitor the impact of COVID-19,” the WIAA said in a release.
Because teams are required to practice for at least two weeks and hold 10 practices in that time span before beginning competition, this ruling pushes the start of football games, cross country meets and other fall sports games back to a minimum of Sept. 19. Game schedules will have to be revamped.
Boy’s golf is the lone exception, as there is no practice time requirement before competition can begin.
The minimum two-week season delay means re-evaluation of opening games.
The fall sports situation continues to be fluid and unknown. The WIAA promised that another statement would be coming after its July 22 meeting.
The July 7 ruling does not override the WIAA’s previous guidelines stating that sports can only start in accordance with Gov. Inslee’s four-phase state re-opening plan.
Since the state put a halt on counties advancing to Phase 4 for the time being as COVID-19 cases rise more rapidly, for counties in Phase Three when fall sports are set to begin, only “lower risk” sporting competitions can resume, including golf, swimming and staggered start cross country, according to recently released WIAA guidelines.
The halt on advancing in phases will be re-evaluated by the governor and Department of Health after two weeks.
For counties in Phase 4 by fall, seasonal sports such as volleyball, softball, soccer and basketball can resume. Therefs no set-in-stone guideline yet on when football can resume, according to WIAA phase re-opening guidelines. Football is considered ghigh-riskh for COVID-19 transmission.


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This week: Matt puts down his Spider-Man PS4 long enough to do a show. We break down the "A Defense of Slytherin" video. Will Henry Cavill be Bond? Space Jam 2 and Bron as an actor. Dave saw Crazy Rich Asians. The New Halloween. And, remember, as always, to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!
This week: What the hell is going on with all this Henry Cavill Superman "firing" talk. We give a breakdowna and some theories. Plus, as Dave is watching Parks and Rec for the first time, he's evidently getting some interesting opinions about the Tom Haverford character. What are they and why? You'll have to listen to know. And, remember, as always, to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!
This week, we do a deep dive and break down the Guardian's list of overused characters From Jack Ryan to Sherlock Holmes. What do we think? How far off is it? Is there anything they left out? Well, you're going to have to listen to find out! And, remember, as always, to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!
This week, we talk about: Game of Thrones start date moving - Our 'The Happytime Murders' review. - Taika Waititi having a meeting with Marvel - Kelly Marie Tran breaking her silence - watching someone watch Star Wars for the first time - And, Remember as always, Like, Share and Subscribe!!!
This week, we figure out not what an actor's BEST movie is... But what movie is them at their acting tropiest. We break down the second season of both Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. We talk about the new Star Wars "Resistence" trailer AND we discuss the controversy (really?) of Ruby Rose being cast as Batwoman! Remember as always, Like, Share and Subscribe!!!
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Bug#755722: systemd must sync systemclock to RTC on shutdown
biebl at debian.org
Wed Feb 4 00:41:14 GMT 2015
Am 31.01.2015 um 10:19 schrieb Stefan Fritsch:
> severity 755722 serious
> retitle 755722 systemd must sync systemclock to RTC on shutdown
> Systemd must make sure that the system clock does not go backwards,
> which causes all kinds of problems, with file systems and with other
> software. To achieve that, systemd has to sync the system time to RTC
> on shutdown. Upstream's argument that the system time may not be more
> accurate is completely unrelated to this issue.
Upstream argues, that whoever changes the clock, should also make sure
to sync that to the RTC if so desired. E.g. if you change the time using
the builtin timedatectl command, it will make sure the RTC is synced.
Why is it that all of the instruments seeking intelligent life in the
universe are pointed away from Earth?
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Fergbaker is situated on Shotover Street next door to its sister Fergburger establishment. Visitors to the bakery can choose from a selection of freshly made pies including Fiordland Deer and Portotbello mushroom and rump steak and cheese.
The busy takeaway, features a good choice of sandwiches and freshly baked bread with rye, ciabatta, crusty baguettes, and garlic cheese fougasse and Ferg sourdough.
If you're after something sweet, try the blueberry pie, apple pie or, the warm pecan pie which comes with ice cream and cream. Delicious chocolate brownies, cookies, tarts and cheesecake are more reasons why the Fergbaker normally has a queue onto the street.
Monday to Sunday: 7.30am - 5.00pm
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Trump secured the border. Biden opened it up 100%.
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Starch is the most abundant carbohydrate in the legume seed (22 percent to 45 percent). The total carbohydrate level varies based on the variety. Among dry peas, the Miami and Nitouche cultivars have the highest starch content (44.7 percent and 43.5 percent, respectively), Majoret the lowest (approximately 40 percent).
Starch is composed of two basic molecular components: amylose and amylopectin (i.e., the insoluble or gel component of starch). Though identical in their basic constituent (glucose), they differ in their structural organization, or linkages, which impacts their functionality in food applications. In addition, each is hydrolyzed, digested, and absorbed differently.
Both the amylose and amylopectin are located in the starch granules, with the size, shape, and characteristics of the granules varying based on the plant source. The growth and development of the granule originates at the hilum (i.e., center of the granule). Under magnification and polarized light, native starch granules typically appear to have a cross-like structure, the size and shape of which varies among starch sources.
Use of Starch in Food Products
Starch is the main carbohydrate found in plants and is a major source of nutrition for humans and animals. As a result of their high amylopectin content, some legume starches demonstrate a restricted swelling and an increased overall stability during processing. This and other beneficial physicochemical properties make them highly suitable for use in a variety of food products.
One of the important functional properties of starch is pasting, which is the formation of a high-viscosity solution after heating in water. This characteristic is exploited in many foods as well as in non-food applications such as adhesives. Another important functional characteristic is starch’s ability to form gels, which is also used in a range of food and non-food applications.
As environmental issues have led to a growing interest in renewable raw materials, researchers have sought new sources of starch and development of new methods for its modification. This pursuit has led many to leguminous plants, which are an increasingly sought-after source of starch, thanks to a range of unique benefits.
Legume starch is mainly available as a by-product of protein extraction and is therefore considered a relatively cheap source of starch compared to corn, wheat, and potato starches.
Pea starch offers numerous special features (e.g., formation of high-viscosity pastes, stronger gels, etc.) that can benefit food technology, especially as an alternative to chemically modified starch. The central reason is pea starch’s high amylose content.
Increasingly, legume starch is being employed to modify the texture of food products such as frozen foods, extruded snacks, pasta, noodles, cookies, crackers, sauces, and soups. Because of its importance in food processing and consumer acceptance, research into starch characteristics (e.g., pasting profiles, thermal behaviors, thickening and gelling properties, swelling factors, etc.) continues to grow in the U.S. food industry.
New patents are being developed for products focused on modifying legume starch (mostly pea starch). Among them, a novel starch-based texturizing agent has been produced from high-amylose starch. It was created by dissolving the starch in water under acidic conditions, while agitating it at an elevated temperature and pressure, followed by retro-gradation at low temperature and drying.
The aim of texturing agents is to create fat-like attributes such as structure, viscosity, smoothness, and opacity so as to reduce and or replace the actual fat content in foods including pourable salad dressings, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, peanut butter, frosting, cheesecake, mousse, and sauces.
The texturing agent can also be effectively used in full-fat foods as a stabilizer, and as an opacifying agent such as for low-fat and fat-free foods and beverages like coffee creamer, cottage cheese dressing, nutritional drinks, and ice cream.
Additionally, legume starches can be used in the preparation of food with a reduced lipid (i.e., an organic compound of the fat group) content. In this case, the lipid portion in the food is replaced by non-gelling, pre-gelatinized starch.
Native and modified legume starches can be used in a range of applications, including preparation of the following:
- Gels (e.g., puddings) that can be prepared with about 50 percent less starch in comparison to corn starch
- Extruded products and instant starches that can be produced without the significant loss in viscosity that occurs with other starches
- Roll-dried starches and fruit and vegetable flakes that have a pulpy texture after rehydration and considerable stability at cooking temperatures
- Pulpy products created via freeze-thaw processing that keep their pulpy texture even after prolonged cooking
- Roll-dried instant starches with cold swelling gelling properties that can be used in instant desserts for a flake-like texture
Extensive research has already been conducted on potato, corn, cereal, and cassava starches as they are used extensively in food and non-food industries. The differences in rheological properties of starches may result from the varied amounts of non-starch components (e.g., proteins and lipids) in each. To continue to find new uses, it remains necessary to extend the use of rheometers to investigate the rheology of gelatinized pea starch.
What Is Gelatinization?
The amylose and amylopectin of the starch are tightly packed in granules marked by a high degree of molecular order. Insoluble in cold water, when starch granules arevheated in water, beyond a critical temperature their organized molecular structure is destroyed. As a result, the granule absorbs a large amount of water and undergoes an irreversible swelling to many times its original size. This transformation is referred to as gelatinization.
More specifically, starch gelatinization is an order-to-disorder phase transition that starts in the amorphous regions of starch granules because of the presence of weak hydrogen bonds. These intermolecular hydrogen bonds break down in the presence of water and high temperatures. The heating immobilizes the glucan (i.e., a polysaccharide that is a polymer of glucose) chain segments of the granule and allows water absorption, which leads to the reduction of the ordered structure, amylose leaching, and the destabilization of the amylopectin.
During pea starch gelatinization, the molecular disruption begins from the hilum area and then spreads quickly through the central part of the granule, causing the central part of the granule to swell. Not until higher temperatures are reached is the outer part of the granule disrupted and gelatinization completed. In the presence of sufficient starch concentration, the amylase will then form an elastic gel upon cooling.
The differences in gelatinization temperatures among the flours may be attributed to differences in size, form, and distribution of starch granules in the flours, and to the internal arrangement of starch within the granule. Low-protein and high-amylose starches require high inputs of energy to undergo starch gelatinization. Low-amylopectin starch has a higher gelatinization temperature, and is more resistant to enzyme and acid digestion compared to other starches.
Smooth pea starches, for example, are packed with a higher energy capacity but have been shown to also have higher gelatinization temperatures. The process of gelatinization occurs at about 149 degrees to 158 ° Fahrenheit (65 degrees to 70 ° Celsius) for smooth pea and chickpea starches. Pea starch, being higher in amylose content, requires temperatures greater than 212 ° Fahrenheit (100 ° Celsius).
Impediments to Gelatinization and Digestibility
Non-starch components such as sugars, salts, proteins, and lipids influence starch gelatinization and, by extension, starch’s behavior in food applications. The presence of lipids, for instance, affects water absorption, which impacts gelatinization. This influences the formation of resistant starch and the starch’s susceptibility to enzymatic digestion.
In many common plant foods the starch is only partly gelatinized because of limited water content during processing. The starch granules swell only slightly, while the internal structure remains partly intact.
For example, some baked products and breakfast cereals contain incomplete gelatinized starch granules due to lower water absorption. If such products, or certain pre-cooked convenience foods, are produced under more severe conditions (elevated temperatures and pressures, and using extrusion cooking or popping), they typically achieve full gelatinization despite the low water content.
The cell walls may also inhibit starch gelatinization by limiting both the degree of swelling of the starch granules and the movement of water. By grinding the raw legumes to break down the cell walls, and then cooking them, swelling of the granules can be increased. Researchers hypothesize that such a practice could also increase the rate of starch digestion and the glycemic response.
The difference in the degree of legume gelatinization after processing has been put forth as a possible explanation for the observed differences in starch digestibility. It is suggested that the low metabolic response and in-vitro starch digestibility of legumes might be caused by the entrapment of starch in the cells.
The effect of complete gelatinization on metabolic response has been, and continues to be, studied in humans, both in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects, as well as in animals. Starch from potatoes and corn, for example, give much lower postprandial glucose and insulin responses in raw form than after cooking. Raw corn starch has, in fact, been used clinically to provide glucose with prolonged absorption in the treatment of type 1 glycogenosis (i.e., an inherited disorder of glycogen metabolism that results in excess accumulation of glycogen in various organs of the body).
A Subject of Ongoing Research
Starch is an excellent raw material for modifying food texture and consistency, and for improving nutritional values, among other benefits. Research devoted to gathering information on starch properties, such as thermal behavior, rheological properties of pasting, thickening and gelatinization, is therefore of continuing significance to food processors and consumers alike.

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But it helps me remember … I need to remember…
I reviewed the new Let It Happen album, Cause + Effect, for AbsolutePunk.net.
"I was listening to that calming, placating music and thought, we need to tap into this. The movie is about the facade of the good neighbor, the good Christian, the good wife. So the notion was to start with music that’s attempting to give you a hug." The result is a score composed of lilting, haunting synths interspersed with doleful piano melodies and accentuated by the orchestral arrangements.
Need to read this book this month - been waiting until closer to the film releases.
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Prague's nightlife offers casual pubs and bars, sophisticated lounges, live music venues and famous dance clubs - something for everyone. The capital's most popular nightclubs are situated right in the heart of Old Town. Note that the custom in Prague is to share tables with strangers if things get crowded. If visitors are bent on partying, Prague has several organised pub crawls that start each night around 9pm. They meet at landmarks like the clock tower, and other central venues around Prague. The city has also become a popular European stag and hen party destination, further fuelling the already lively club and bar scene. Generally speaking, dance clubs in Prague charge admission fees on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but are usually free between Sunday and Wednesday. For a more relaxed evening, the National Marionette Theatre is renowned for performances of Mozart operas. Classical music lovers will enjoy attending some tremendous venues and experiencing wonderful performances. If their passion for classical runs especially deep, they should ensure that they visit Prague during the Prague Spring International Music Festival, or its counterpart in autumn, when the city comes alive with world-class classical-music performances.
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Review published on January 13, 2014.Reviewed by Sara Garland
The very talented Mr Beckett has created an intense stand-alone story that oozes intrigue, suspense and tension from the very start to the climatic end.
It starts at a juncture where the main character Sean, abandons his blood stained car and heads off into the woods. You don’t know what has happened before only that he appears to be on the run. You’re left with a sense that he’s probably no angel, but have an inclination that he’s likely to be at his core a good guy.
Set in rural France, Sean heads off with his backpack in tow, looking to catch a ride. It is swelteringly hot and although he doesn’t want to be seen by anybody in the vicinity of where he left the car, he needs water and takes the uncomfortable decision to call into a farm to top up his water bottle.
Already there is a quirky feel at the farm, as the woman who gives him water is guarded and tense. Heading back on his way, upon seeing and trying to evade a police vehicle, he darts out of sight, only to find he has stepped into a bear trap. In seething pain, he just cannot release his foot from the jaws of the trap and eventually passes out from the effort and agony.
Upon awakening he finds himself in a barn with a very nasty foot injury. He is unable to go anywhere. He is actually on the farm where he sought water. Arnaud the farmer seems to take an instant dislike to him and makes no attempt to hide his intense displeasure at having found him on his farm. He arranges for the older of his two daughters to tend to him. Quite incredulously the family refuse to take him to a hospital and consider he should be grateful that they are attending to his needs when trespassing where they consider he should not have. Arnaud senses he is on the run from something and Sean has no idea what he knows. Has somebody come across the car? Perhaps it is better not to attend a hospital and risk exposing himself to capture by the police. Regardless of this, unable to mobilise he realises he is trapped and at their mercy.
From here you learn more about each of the characters, their oddities, flaws and secrets. Sean forced to remain at the farm gets sucked into the subtly unsettling lives of this family. The more you start to learn, the more eerie and unsettling it gets. Indeed there is an undercurrent of dread all the way through. Consequently Beckett drip feeds the reader information, building the tension incrementally, page by page. Interspersed between chapters you begin to find out what happened in London before Sean headed across to France, and steadily you learn Sean’s story and what he is really about.
This is an exceptionally good page turner. It sustains a sense of sinister discomfort and tension throughout. In the latter part of the book the pace picks up further and there are quite a good few unexpected twists, which bring the story to a rather horrifying conclusion. It is entirely believable and has all the ingredients of an acclaimed book, which incidentally would also make for a powerful film. This is one of those books that I would strongly urge you to read, even if this isn’t your usual genre, as it’s too good a book to miss.

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Jason is a digital artist and also passionate about history, games, sports and travelling.
Being a huge fan of fantasy and RPG games, I've always been fascinated by the weapons the characters wield. So I occasionally search through the internet to look for all sorts of ancient weapons. This is not a list about the "best" or most "effective" weapons. Rather, it is a list of weapons I chanced upon and found the most interesting. So this list is about ancient weapons that I think either look great or have some kind of unique trait. Here they are in no particular order:
Samurais didn't always use katanas. They also used a club like weapon called a Kanabo. Some were small enough to be wielded with one hand and some could be used as a two handed weapon. The larger variants weighed between 10-15 lbs and required a decent amount of strength and skill to be used effectively. Kanabos were strong enough to break steel and were also used to break the legs of enemy horses. They were frequently used to smash enemy plate armor.
The Kris sword originated in South-East Asia and was one of the first bladed weapons to be incorporated into Filipino Martial Arts (a world renowned martial art originating from that area as well). Some Kris swords were even said to have magical abilities. What makes it special is its unique wave shaped blade, which was also laced with poison. It was believed that the shape of the blade made poisoning easier when cutting the enemy.
The Panabas is another weapon originating from the Philippines and is a cross between a sword and and axe. Its blades came in different shapes and sizes. What they all have in common was their blade's beautiful flowing shape (which almost reminds me of the Elven longswords from Lord of the Rings). The Panabas was also used for agriculture, butchery and even executions. It is also arguably one of the most notable swords to originate from the Philippines.
Experts are sometimes not sure how the Goddendag was used. Ancient carvings show soldiers using it with a shield, so its application may have been similar to that of a short spear. Due to the tapering of its shape and weight distribution (most of its weight is concentrated on the top part), I think it may also have been used as some kind of club. The word "Goddendag" also means "Good day" which could imply a downward attack motion (similar to bowing when greeting somebody), but that is also just my personal opinion.
The Renaissance era gave birth to many unique inventions and weapons. That includes the Spetum which looks like a combination of several weapons. Almost half of its length consists of its blade and can be used like a two handed sword or spear. In addition, it has two smaller blades protruding from its side giving it an appearance similar to that of a trident. The trident-like shape also gave the wielder a chance to trap swords. The remarkable thing about the Spetum is its ability to be folded in half (like a folding knife), thus allowing it to be better concealed or transported.
I've heard two versions about the origins of this weapon. Tekkos originated in Okinawa. They either derived from horse shoes being held as a striking weapon, or from some kind of tool for grinding (like a pestle). Like their more famous counter parts, the Nunchacku and Bo, Tekkos were turned into weapons since carrying swords was outlawed at that time. As a weapon they could be used like the modern day brass knuckles. Some Tekkos were even adorned with spikes or metal studs to maximize their damage. Known defensive moves versus knives or swords include hitting the oncoming blade, or even catching it by clasping both hands together using the two grips like a pincer.
I've seen this weapon's design a couple of times already and thought I'd research a little more about it. Little is known about the Ikakalaka sword (also known as a Kondo sword), except that it originated from the Congo area. It's most distinct feature, the tip, is blunt with sharp sides extending out sidewards. This made the Kondo sword more like a hacking weapon, probably used similar to a pick axe.
Side note: Some of you might recognize this weapon from one of the Assassin's Creed games.