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In recent years, concerns about environmental waste caused by petroleum-derived chemicals as well as the consumer's demand for high quality food products, have prompted people to pay more attention to developing biodegradable food packaging materials using natural resources such as cellulose fibers and chitin derivatives. In this study, chitin whiskers have been successfully generated by hydrolyzing the α-chitin sample. Then the synthesized nano-sized chitin whiskers were used at ratios from 0.1% to 2% (wt%) for improving strength properties of paper sheets by the dip-coating method. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to investigate the morphology of chitin whiskers and cellulose fiber compounds. The results showed that coating with chitin whiskers brought about an increase in tear strength, burst strength, and wet and dry tensile strength, with a decrease in Zeta-potential value.
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Structure and Properties of Chitin Whisker Reinforced Papers for Food Packaging Application
Zhihan Li, Rendang Yang, Fei Yang, Ming Zhang, and Bin Wang*
In recent years, concerns about environmental waste caused by petroleum-derived chemicals as well as the consumer's demand for high quality food products, have prompted people to pay more attention to developing biodegradable food packaging materials using natural resources such as cellulose fibers and chitin derivatives. In this study, chitin whiskers have been successfully generated by hydrolyzing the α-chitin sample. Then the synthesized nano-sized chitin whiskers were used at ratios from 0.1% to 2% (wt%) for improving strength properties of paper sheets by the dip-coating method. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) were used to investigate the morphology of chitin whiskers and cellulose fiber compounds. The results showed that coating with chitin whiskers brought about an increase in tear strength, burst strength, and wet and dry tensile strength, with a decrease in Zeta-potential value.
Keywords: Chitin whisker; Reinforced paper; Food packaging application
Contact information: State Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; *Corresponding author: firstname.lastname@example.com
As the main constituent of wood and crops, cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide in nature. Paper and paperboard is a sheer material that is largely composed of cellulosic fibers and has been considered to be a renewable and sustainable resource (Hubbe 2006). Paper is an indispensable part of modern life as packaging material, owing to its characteristics of printability, biodegradability, renewability, recyclability, and mechanical flexibility (Hubbe and Bowden 2009; Nassar and Youssef 2012). However, continuous improvement in the quality of paper grades is essential to meet the consumer's demand for high-grade food packing paper. There is an increasing interest to develop the utilization of natural fibers and improve the strength by adding natural strength additives, such as cationic starch (Ghasemian et al. 2012), hemicelluloses (Hamzeh et al. 2013), sugarcane molasses (Ashori et al. 2013), gelatin (Khakalo et al. 2014), and chitosan (Chen et al. 2013a). Although biodegradable polymers like starch, sugarcane molasses, and gelatin are good raw-materials for preparation of packaging materials, their applications are constrained due to their hydrophilic nature and limited mechanical properties (Tankhiwale and Bajpai 2012). As the second most abundant natural biopolymer after the cellulose group, chitin is well-known as 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranan; it is obtained from shellfish, insects, and microorganisms (Paillet and Dufresne 2001). Chitosan is N-acetylated chitin and has been widely used in the papermaking industry in recent years due to its nontoxicity, biodegradability, and antibacterial properties (Jayakumar et al. 2010). According to reported studies, chitosan is effective as a dry and wet strength agent in the pulp and paper industry (Chen et al. 2013b; Hamzeh et al. 2013). The strengthening agent can interact with fibers in a number of ways such as van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonding, ionic attractions, and covalent bond formation (Ghasemian et al. 2010). However, its poor solubility in aqueous water and most commonly used organic solvents limits its utilizations. Chitin whisker, a kind of crystallite in nanoscale prepared by removing the amorphous phase in chitin, is an emerging nanofiller which could enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of composites (Uddin et al. 2012; Rubentheren et al. 2015). But to the best of the author's knowledge, there is no report in literature about the chitin whisker enhancing the mechanical properties of paper sheets. In this work, we aim to develop a convenient approach to enhance the strength properties of paper through the electrostatic assembly between chitin whisker and cellulosic fiber in an aqueous medium. The chitin whisker was deposited via dip-coating on wet paper sheets, rather than mixing with the cellulose fibers in pulp suspensions. This treatment resulted in a significant improvement in wet strength and dry strength of cellulose fiber network.
Eucalyptus bleached chemi-mechanical pulp (BCTMP) was supplied by Shandong Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. (China). α-Chitin, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt (CMC), calcium chloride (CaCl2), and hydrochloric acid were purchased from Aladdin Chemistry Co., Ltd. (Shanghai, China). All aqueous solutions were prepared with ultrapure water (>18 MΩ cm) from a Milli-Q Plus system (Millipore, USA).
Preparation of chitin whiskers
Chitin whiskers were prepared following a previous procedure (Morin and Dufresne 2002; Guan et al. 2014). The chitin whiskers suspension was prepared by hydrolyzing the purified chitin sample with 3 M HCl at the boiling point while stirring for 1.5 h. After acid hydrolysis, the suspensions were diluted with distilled water followed by centrifugation at 10000 revolutions per minute for 15 min for separation, and decanting the supernatant. This process was repeated three times. After that, the chitin was recovered by centrifugation and resuspended in ultrapure water. The obtained chitin suspension was dialyzed against flowing ultrapure water for 2 h and then dialyzed against ultrapure water for 12 h. Dialysis was performed with a dialysis membrane. At last, the chitin suspension was freeze-dried.
Preparation of CMC-treated cellulose fibers and paper sheets
The eucalyptus BCTMP was placed into a fiber mill beater (Mark V1- PFI, Norway) at 2000 rpm until the beating degree reached 30 °SR. It was then treated with CMC, based on a published method (Wu and Farnood 2014). Briefly, pulp suspension (2 g dried pulp) was prepared in a glass flask, then carboxymethyl cellulose salt solution (2 wt%) was added to the suspensions to obtain the desired CMC content, and ultrapure water was added until the pulp suspension 1.0 wt%. The mixture was heated at boiling temperature for 2 h with 6 mL of 1 M CaCl2. The CMC-treated cellulose fibers were washed three times to remove excess CMC by filtering and re-dispersing them in Milli-Q water. The paper sheets were prepared according to the TAPPI Standard T205 sp-02 (2002), using the model Rapid-Koethen sheet former (RK3AKWT, Sweden) with a target basis weight of 60 g/m2.
Coating of chitin whiskers
The chitin whiskers suspension with different concentrations of CMC (i.e., 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 wt% ) was prepared and homogenized by sonication. Then CMC-treated cellulose fiber sheets were immersed into the colloidal suspension for 10 min and washed using Milli-Q water three times. Finally, the modified papers were conditioned for 48 h at 25 °C, 50% relative humidity, and cut into square pieces for subsequent physical properties test.
Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM)
Freeze-dried samples were sputter gold coated and imaged using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) (ZEISS Merlin, Germany) at a 5 mm working distance and a 5kV accelerating voltage.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Chitin whisker samples were prepared by depositing 10 μL of 0.1% suspensions onto glow-discharged carbon-coated TEM grids (300-mesh copper), negatively stained with 2% uranyl acetate solution for 5 min, and blotted with a filter paper to remove excess staining solution. The samples were elucidated on the TEM (JEOL, Japan) at an accelerating voltage of 200 kV.
FTIR spectroscopy
The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra were obtained on a Nicolet FT-IR 5700 Spectrophotometer (Bruker, Germany) using KBr pellets and scanned against a blank KBr pellet background within a wavenumber range 4000 to 500 cm-1, with a resolution of 4.0 cm-1 at 25 °C.
X-ray diffraction (XRD)
The crystallinities of crude chitin and chitin whisker were measured using a D8 Advanced X-ray Diffractometer (Bruker AXS Corporation, Germany) operating at 50 mA and 40 kV with a Cu Kα radiation (λ = 0.15418 nm). The scattering angle (2θ) was varied from 5° to 40°, with a step width of 1 °/min.
Zeta-potential and elemental analysis
Potential charges on the surface of cellulose fibers, chitin whisker, and their compounds at different concentrations in pure water were measured with a Malvern 3000 Zetasizer (UK). Cellulose fibers and chitin whisker suspensions (0.10 wt%) were previously dispersed with ultrasonic dispersion for 5 min.
Physical properties of the finished paper
The paper sample was kept in a conditioning room at a temperature of 25 ± 1 °C and a relative humidity of 50% ± 2% for 24 h. The tear and bursting strengths were measured according to ISO 1974 (2012) and ISO 2758 (2001), respectively, by using Lorentzen and Wettre tear testers (Sweden) and a Lorentzen and Wettre Burst-O-Matic (Sweden). The dry and wet tensile index of samples was measured using a Lorentzen and Wettre tensile tester according to TAPPI T 456 (2003) and T494 (2006), respectively. Experimental errors were calculated in accordance with respective standards.
Morphological Analysis
Figure 1a shows the nanostructure of the chitin whisker. The concentration of chitin whisker suspension in the sample plasma bottle was 0.5% (w/v %) (Fig 1a, inset). The SEM micrograph shows the aggregation of whiskers, implying the packing of whiskers after lyophilization. Apparently, the chitin whiskers were stacked as a nanofiber bundle.
Fig. 1. (a) SEM micrograph of chitin whisker, with 0.5% chitin whisker suspension (inset) and (b) TEM micrograph of chitin whisker
Transmission electron microscopy gave adequate information to determine the morphology in detail in Fig. 1b. Two primary modes of chitin whisker existed in the suspension, individual microcrystals, and aggregated microcrystals. The chitin fragments, which consisted of chitin nanofibrils, were measured to have a length from 380 to 750 nm and a width from 18 to 34 nm and thus a broad distribution in size. The average aspect ratio of these whiskers was about 20. These dimensions are consistent with previous research (Wongpanit et al. 2007).
FTIR Analysis
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was employed to investigate the changes of the functional groups on chitin whiskers after hydrolysis. Figure 2 shows the FTIR spectra of the crude chitin and chitin whiskers. The peaks at 1655 and 1621 cm-1 are assigned to the amide I region of α-chitin, and the peak at 1551 cm-1 is attributed to the amide II region of α-chitin, in accordance with the past findings (Guan et al. 2014).
The spectra of chitin whiskers exhibited characteristic absorption peaks of chitin. The spectrum of chitin whiskers providing a broad peak at 3460 cm-1 was attributed to the –OH stretching vibrations. The peaks at 3250 and 3115 cm-1 were attributed to –NH stretching vibrations. The bands at 2900 to 2800 cm-1 were -CH anti-symmetric and symmetric stretching vibrations. When chitin was converted to chitin whiskers, the characteristic peaks of the amide groups still existed. The peaks in the chitin whiskers spectrum were sharper than those of crude chitin; this is due to its higher crystallinity (Pereira et al. 2014). These FTIR data confirmed that the acid hydrolysis did not alter the chemical nature of α-chitin as expected.
Fig. 2. FTIR of crude chitin and freeze-dried chitin whiskers
Crystallinity Changes
Fig. 3. XRD of crude chitin and chitin whisker
Figure 3 shows the X-ray diffractograms (XRD) of the crude chitin and chitin whiskers. Chitin displayed characteristic diffraction crystalline peaks, with 2 major peaks located at 2θ = 9.3° and 19.3°. Three other minor peaks were located at 12.6°, 23.5°, and 26.4°. These two major peaks suggest that they presented very low qualitative apparent degrees of crystallinity. Chitin whiskers still presented two major diffraction peaks at 2θ of 9.4° and 19.4°, as well as three other weak peaks at about 12.6°, 23.5°, and 26.5°. It is clearly seen that the major peaks at 9.4° and 19.4° were significantly sharper after the crude chitin was hydrolyzed. This result indicates that the chitin whiskers possess relatively high apparent degrees of crystallinity (Phongying et al. 2007). The increase in crystallinity was due to the removal of the amorphous domain. Whiskers with high crystallinity could provide better reinforcement to the flexible polymeric matrices because of the high modulus of elasticity of the crystal domain (Pereira et al. 2014).
Zeta-Potential Analysis
Table 1. Average Values and Standard Deviation of the Zeta-Potential of the Cellulose Fibers and Chitin Whisker, and their Compounds
Table 1 depicts the average values and standard deviation of zeta-potential for cellulose fibers and chitin whisker suspensions. As expected, chitin whiskers have a positive zeta potential value in neutral aqueous media, and the cellulose fibers have a negative zeta potential value (Tonoli et al. 2012). After treatment with CMC, the modified fibers presented a higher electronegativity. When chitin whisker was deposited via dip-coating on cellulose fibers, the zeta potential of fibers became decreasingly negative. The experimental results proved that the cellulose fibers and chitin whisker were intertwined by electrostatic attraction.
Surface Morphology of Composites
SEM was used to determine the surface morphology of cellulose fibers before and after the treatment, as shown in Fig. 4. Interleaving between fibers was loose when the cellulose fibers were not treated (Fig. 4a). The single fiber was intact and the fiber surface was smooth (Figs. 4b and 4c). Figures 4d through 4f show images of fibers after PFI beating. Surface morphology of cellulose was drastically changed after refining. As the result of refining, the fiber underwent fine cutting, associated with mild fibrosis. The surface fibrillation caused the fine fibers to remain loose on the surface to increase the roughness of the outside of the fiber, to increase bonding capabilities, and retain an amount of fine fibers with fluffy surface. Figures 4g and 4i show FE-SEM micrographs of paper sheet coated with a 1 wt% chitin whisker suspension. At the microscale, the fiber is visible, whereas chitin whisker components are not individually seen. Chitin whiskers filled micro voids and increased connectivity within the fiber network.
Fig. 4. FE-SEM micrographs of cellulose fibers at three states of (a-c) as-received without any treatment, (d-f) after PFI refining, and (g-i) coated of chitin whiskers; Boxes in (f) and (i) show enlarged details
Effect of Coating of Chitin Whiskers on Physical Properties of Paper Sheets
Chitin could be used as a paper strength additive because it has similar molecular structure to cellulose fiber and forms a number of hydrogen bonds with fibers (Liu et al. 2014). Physical properties of paper sheets are expected to be improved by the addition of chitin whiskers as a result of having a more compact and tight structure than those made from regular fibers (Hassan et al. 2015). In this study, the effects of chitin whiskers coated with different concentrations of CMC have been studied relative to paper strength; the results are shown in Fig. 5. The CMC coating of chitin whiskers could improve physical properties of the coated paper. For instance, it can be seen from Fig. 5a that the tearing index for the control sample (made of fibers after PFI refining and treated with CMC) was relatively low (24.5 N mN. m2/g), and the tearing index of modified paper increased from 25.2 to 54.0 mN. m2/g with increasing concentration of chitin whiskers. The maximum increase in tearing index was 118.6% more than the control sample at 2 wt% concentration of chitin whiskers. Similarly increased trends for tensile and bursting indices were observed in Figs. 5b and 5c, respectively. The increase could be interpreted as the charge-charge attraction between chitin whiskers and CMC-treated cellulosic surfaces enhanced the bonding force between cellulosic fibers, and the electropositive chitin whisker would be expected to form a denser layer during evaporative drying. As shown in Fig. 5d, the wet tensile strength for treated samples was obviously higher than those for the control sample. The results demonstrate that the CMC coating of chitin whiskers can considerably increase mechanical properties of a paper sheet.
Fig. 5. Effect of coated with chitin whisker on the mechanical properties of paper sheets. Data reported as the average ± standard deviation.
- Chitin whiskers with a relatively uniform width of 18 to 40 nm and length of 380 to 750 nm were successfully prepared from α-chitin by acidolysis.
- A new kind of composite material based on natural cellulose fibers and chitin whiskers was prepared for food packaging applications. Eucalyptus cellulose fibers were first treated with CMC to increase the negative charge density of fiber surface and form paper sheets. Then paper sheets were further dip-coated with different concentrations of chitin whisker suspension. The results of zeta potential analysis and FE-SEM suggest the electrostatic attraction between cellulose fibers and chitin whisker can aid in retention, making it possible for hydrogen bonds to form between the solid surfaces during drying such that the connectivity within cellulose nanostructures is increased.
- Coating with chitin whiskers can obviously improve the physical properties of paper sheets that could be used as food packing materials.
This work was financially supported by the support of the National Key Technology R&D Program (2013BAC01B03).
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My small business Environmental Safety Incorporated competes against some of the biggest companies in the United States. My first chemical company, Shari Chemicals, failed. But, I didn't let that slow me down. I learned from my mistakes and started again. As the leader of the company, I have worked hard to make it lean and profitable. Have you seen my Porsche 911? That is a sign that my company is doing well and I can splurge a bit.
Along with being able to spoil myself with the car of my dreams, I am also enjoying the opportunity to give back to my team and clients. We have been able to safely distribute chemicals and provide support for companies while maintaining lean business practices. I am eternally grateful for their hard work and dedication to making Environmental Safety Incorporated a leader in this industry.
I have always believed that the client is number one. So, my business practices involve helping clients find what they need, even if my company cannot provide it. Yes, I've had to show clients other places to find what they need, but this keeps our relationships strong. For over 12 years, this business model has worked. My products are priced to sell and they are of the highest quality. I can keep prices competitive because my employees work with what need without waste. Our record year is a sign of hard work in the past and great future together.


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If you have invested in a good set of cutlery, then you absolutely need to find the right electric knife sharpener to maintain the sharpness of the most important tools in your kitchen. My goal in this guide is to help you find the perfect product for your needs and budget, as well as share some information on knife sharpening basics.
Here is a summary of my top electric knife sharpeners based on my review.
- Best Overall: Chef's Choice Angle Select – View on Amazon
- Best 15° Model: Chef'sChoice 15 XV Trizor – View on Amazon
- Multipurpose: Grocery Art 3-in-1 Sharpener – View on Amazon
- Bargain: LINKYO – View on Amazon
If you are looking to learn more about how to use an electric knife sharpener, skip to the end of the article where we have some great info for you. Below we will go over each model so you can pick out the best electric knife sharpener for the money.
Chef'sChoice AngleSelect 1520 – Best Overall
If you have the means, this is my top choice for a knife sharpener for the serious home cook. Several features make this a stand out choice.
If you have both 15° Asian style knives and 20° American or European style cutlery, this machine has you covered. A toggle lets you choose between these two very popular angles so that you can maintain your edges on all of the straight blades in your kitchen.
You can also sharpen both single and double beveled knives, giving this model a great deal of versatility. It uses 100% diamond abrasive technology so sharpening will be fast, efficient and even. Your knives may even be better than new after using the AngleSelect 1520.
- Take your pick between 15° and 20° edges with a single switch
- Can sharpen both single and double bevel edges
- Diamond abrasive sharpening surfaces
- Use stage #3 setting to sharpen serrated blades
- Made in the USA (some parts imported)
- Pricier than some can afford. Be sure to check out my bargain pick below!
- A little larger than some more compact models, taking up more counter or cupboard space
See the Chef's Choice Angle Select on Amazon
Chef'sChoice 15 XV Trizor – Best 15° Model
If you happen to have a collection of 15° knives or want to convert your American or European 20° blades to a sharper 15°, then this is the model for you. In addition to using diamond coated grinders to refresh your edge with speed and precision, this three-stage electric knife sharpener will convert your knives into high-performance Asian-style cutlery.
For serrated blades, such as bread and tomato knives, you can use the final stage to polish them until they are even sharper than when you bought them!
For straight-edged blades, you can use this model to create the super durable and sharp Trizor® edge, or traditional single and double bevel edges. The advantage of the Trizor® edge is that it is a triple bevel that creates both durability and superior sharpness for the best of both worlds.
This is a true three stage knife sharpener. The first two stages use conical (burr free) diamond coated disks to remove the slightest amount of steel to create a new edge, followed by a stripping process in stage three to finish the edge to perfection. This is a machine for the aspiring home chef!
- Convert all of your blades to 15° for superior sharpness
- Use the patented Trizor® edge setting to get added durability without sacrificing sharpness
- Can also be used to sharpen serrated edges if used on polishing stage #3
- Works great on single and double-edged blades
- 3-year limited warranty
- Use for 15° blades, or those you want to convert to this angle only
- A bit of an investment – for serious home chefs
- Large footprint – you will want to set aside some space in the cabinets for storage.
See the Chef'sChoice 15XV Trizor on Amazon
Grocery Art 3-in-1 Sharpener – Multipurpose
If you are most concerned with finding an electric knife sharpener that will work on more than just kitchen knives, this model by Grocery Art is my top recommendation. You can use it to keep your kitchen shears razor sharp, in addition to cutlery, hunting knives, crafting scissors and even screwdrivers.
Another feature to love about this model is that it is small and compact enough to sit on the kitchen counter. The streamlined design and all black exterior make it blend in to kitchen décor. Anti-slip feet keep it secure while you slide your blades through like butter.
This model uses ceramic sharpening grinders, which honestly won't last as long as diamond coated grinders in professional grade models. For low to moderate use, this may not be an issue. However, if you are on the "foodie" side of the spectrum looking to pay more for premium and longer lasting gear, consider investing in one of the Chef's Choice picks listed above instead.
- Versatile – use on knives of all kinds, scissors, screwdrivers
- Compact and attractive design makes it great for the counter
- Inexpensive – great for a gift or for light to moderate usage
- Two stages for sharpening and honing all-in-one
- Easy to use design
- Ceramic sharpening mechanism is not as durable as diamond coated models
- Less powerful than other more professional grade models
- Cannot be used to hone serrated blades
LINKYO – Bargain Choice
Coming in at under $25, this model is a nice choice if finding a bargain is your top priority. This model by LINKO is designed to maximize ease of use for beginners. Each slot in the two-stage sharpening/honing system will properly guide your knife into the perfect position for the ideal edge.
One feature that I like about this model is that since each stage sharpens one side of the edge at a time, you can use it on either single or double beveled edges. The 20° edge will work for the vast majority of American and European cutlery.
If you are looking for an electric knife sharpener that covers the basics with a low price tag, this is your best bet.
- Great bargain – coming in under $25
- Extra easy to use with a helpful guiding system perfect for beginners
- 2 stage operation – sharpen and hone in a snap
- Use for single or double bevel edged knives
- Register this product for a one year warranty
- Probably not high-end enough for serious home chefs
- Blade slots will not accommodate scissors or thick hunting knives
- Cannot be used on serrated blades
Sharpening vs. Honing Knives
You may think you don't need an electric sharpener. After all, you already have the steel rod that came with your set for sharpening your blades. However, turns out this is actually a honing tool. What is the difference?
A honing tool works by pressing the blade edge back to the center line, restoring the edge from the slight compression from regular use. It will keep your knife sharp, but only for so long. Eventually, you will need a sharpener for knife.
Sharpening, using a wet stone or electric knife sharpener, actually grinds away some steel on both edges of the blade leaving a fresh ultra-sharp edge. I hone my knives every 3-5 uses and only find myself needing to sharpen them a few times a year.
Knife Sharpening Angles – 15° or 20°?
There is a tradeoff between sharpness and durability of the edge. The more narrow the angle, the sharper the blade, however, this also makes the blade more delicate which means it will require more frequent sharpening to maintain the edge.
Most American and European knives come from the factory with a 20° edge. Frankly, for most home cooks, as long as you regularly hone your knife, this is plenty sharp for your needs. If you end up getting into applications that require even more precision, such as cutting sushi or making delicate garnishes, a 15° edge may come in handy.
If you are looking to purchase a knife with a 15° edge, look for Japanese knives. I will admit that although most of my knives are 20°, I do have a few 15° knives in my collection as well. The one that I find I pull out the most? A 15° boning knife that I use mostly for the delicate work of filleting fish.
Single Bevel vs. Double Bevel Knives
Take one of your knives out and take a close look at the blade. Chances are, you will see that both sides of the blade's edge are slightly angled into a V shape. In America and Europe, this "double bevel" is the standard for most knives.
In double bevel knives, the angle of the edge is determined from the center line of the blade. For example, if you have a 20° double-bevel knife, the total angle of the edge itself is 40°. However, rest assured that the angle on your electric knife sharpener already takes this into account – you still want to use the 20° setting on your sharpener!
In some rare cases, some Asian style knives are a single bevel – but these are rare. If you happen to have some single-edged blades, be sure you choose one of the best electric knife sharpeners featured in this review that can handle single edged blades.


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In this research essay I will concentrate on the class-division of bourgeois and proletariat. To analyze the class-division I will mainly focus on K. Marx and F. Engel's work "Manifesto of the Communist Party" (1848), from here on in Manifesto, first chapter, which deals with distinction of both classes. The significance of his work is that it has been recognized as one of the world most influential political works.1…
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Stream anime episodes online for free, Watch Black Lagoon Episode 18 English version online and free episodes. Anime Episode guide, Chapter Black Lagoon Episode 18 English dubbed Mr. Benny's Good Fortune Shenhua evades the trap, but is shot by Eda after Revy acts as a decoy. On the roof, Rock and Jane are confronted by Sawyer, but she goes into shock after losing her ultravoice in an explosion. As the building collapses, Dutch and Benny return to port, and Revy, Eda, Jane, and Rock jump onto the boat along with several of the bounty hunters. Dutch begins using evasive maneuvers to cause the bounty hunters to fall off the boat, and Revy dispatches the remaining bounty hunters except Russel, who manages to make it to the engine room, where he is confronted by Eda.


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Accounting Treatment of Government Funding for Not For Profits
The accounting treatment of government funding is largely dependent on the conditions stipulated by each funding provider. A common example is the requirement to acquit all funding in full at the end of each year, with any unspent amounts to be repaid or withheld from the next year's allocation. In this situation, only the portion of the funding spent during the financial year should be recognised as income to the organisation. The remaining portion is then set aside as unearned income in the balance sheet, where it will be recognised as income in the following financial year when spent (or the liability is extinguished when unspent funds are repaid to the funding provider).
Other providers will allow the recipient to keep these funds on the condition they continue to be used for approved purposes. In this situation, the funding should be recognised as income in full upon receipt.
The following flowchart provides a summary of this common treatment:
There may be specific situations where there is no formal requirement to repay unspent funds however you may wish to spread the recognition of the income out over an extended period (i.e. if a lump sum was received for the construction of a new building that will take 18 months to complete). In this situation, it is important to talk to your accountant to ensure that this treatment is appropriate for your specific financial reporting obligations.


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Ecclesville Centre, Fintona, welcomed competitors back after a short break for week one of the second of the showjumping leagues planned for 2016.
This Showjumping League, which is part of the new Super League, will continue for the next four Friday evenings, commencing at 6.15pm with a 40cms class, followed by 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 1m and 1.10m.
Results March 25:
40cm Class (Double Clears): Caitlin McKernanan and Sweetie; Grace Hamill and Star; Jordana Mitchell and Buster; Rachel Mc Kernanan and Billy; Fiona Kelly and Twitter.
60cm Class (Double Clears): Chloe Mitchell and Softie; Jeni Lyons and Tiger Lily; Chloe Mitchell and Sally; Zara-Jane Kelly and Zack.
70cms (Double Clears): Niamh McEvoy and Boomerang Barney; Tiana-Grace Abbott and Henry; Nadia Donnelly and Benny; Lucy McCann and Annie Mac; Mairead Smith and Smokie; Zara-Jane Kelly and Robin; Alex Kiernan and Let's Go Muffin; Clare Sweeney and Iconic Carmen; Chloe Mitchell and Softie; Brooklyn Edwards and Diablo; Lori Smith and Dessie; Tia Smith and Latsie Sunday; Jeni Lyons and Tiger Lily; Zara-Jane Kelly and Zack.
80cms (Double Clears): Roisin Donnelly and Faith; Nadia Donnelly and Benny; Clara Daly and Scarlett's Harry; Freya Sayle and Fenaghbeg Ever; Adam Short and Jazzy.
90cms (Double Clears): Freya Sayle and Fenaghbeg Ever; Joan Maxwell and Roxy; Lisa McFarland and Magic; Casey Phair and Cavernhill Annie; Shannon Balfour and Gerry.
1m (Double Clears): Joan Maxwell and Roxy; Caoimhe Hegarty and Splash; Roisin Donnelly and Venus; Casey Phair and Cavernhill Annie; Roisin Donnelly and Ria.
1.10 (Double Clears): Roisin Donnelly and Ria; Roisin Donnelly and Venus.
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4 Reasons I Love the DJI Ronin
First, Why Did I Choose the Ronin?
1. The price was right. The Ronin's price dropped from $2500 to roughly $2000 this past December, so I pulled the trigger. That's about a $1000 less than the Movi M5 which can only handle the weight of smaller cameras.
2. I was trying to future proof. I own a GH4 and C100 MarkII now, but if I upgrade to a heavier camera in the future, the Ronin can handle up to 16lbs.
So What Do I Love About the DJI Ronin?
1. The DJI Ronin comes in a really nice hard case. It may be a trivial thing if you are a weekend enthusiast, but if you travel from job to job, day after day, having a protective case with wheels is a huge bonus. Everything for the Ronin has a place in one of the two trays inside the case which makes packing and unpacking easy. The case's shell is not quite as thick as a Pelican, but it's sturdy enough to do the job.
2. One of my early hesitations in buying a gimbal was the setup and balancing process. I didn't want to waste time on a shoot balancing the gimbal. I was reading comments in forums and blogs about extra lengthy set up times, but that hasn't been my experience with the Ronin. The first time obviously took the longest, but with some experimentation, and a little practice, I can now get the Ronin set up, balanced, and ready to shoot within 7-8 minutes.
If you've never set up a gimbal before, the process really is pretty straightforward and while the documentation that comes with the Ronin is shit, the videos on their Youtube site will get you up and running quickly. In a nutshell, prep your camera and attach it to the Ronin baseplate. Set up the Ronin stand with the handlebars and such. I also attach my Atomos Ninja Blade to the carbon fiber top rail. Then you balance your camera on a bunch of different axes (this is the time consuming part). Once it's balanced, you turn the battery on, turn the DJI app on your phone and connect, and your ready to go.
3. The shots you can pull off are amazing. Cinematography is about moving the camera, but not just moving because you can. Depending on what you are shooting, if you plan ahead, you can pull off some really great shots with the Ronin, by yourself, passing it off to someone else to continue a complicated move, or with the help of someone controlling the pan, tilt, and roll with the included controller. It's great to include motivated camera moves in your work and I've gotten some really cool shots with this thing. I've included some in this video above.
4. Client perception is real. I've mentioned it a few times before. Clients who see big cameras or a camera on a Ronin get excited. A lot of people ask about it and then they ask for it, which means the Ronin is easily paying for itself.
1. This thing is heavy. It gets heavier depending what camera you put on it. Right now, I've flown a 5D Mark III, GH4, and C100 Mark II on it, and it is heavy. I can imagine if I had a heavier camera like a Blackmagic or RED, it would be a real bitch. I can shoot with the Ronin for about 6 minutes before my back starts screaming and I need to set it down for a minute. If you want to set it down, you need to have the stand nearby.
Other than the weight, this was a solid purchase that gives me more options than a bunch of boring locked off shots. Thinking about purchasing one? Have questions? Thinking about the DJI Osmo with the Zenmuse x5? Start a conversation below.


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Please join Congressman Jared Huffman for a Town Hall Meeting at the Corte Madera Community Center on Monday, March 12th. The community meeting will include a discussion on gun violence prevention and how to make our schools and public places safer.
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Saudi Arabia is the top ranked country in the Middle East for the ease of doing business through regulatory reforms, a World Bank report has said.
Out of 183 economies around the world, the Gulf kingdom was ranked 12th in the Doing Business in a More Transparent World report.
It ranks the economies in 10 areas of business regulation, such as starting a business, resolving insolvency and trading across borders.
The report said that Gulf countries had introduced nine reforms between them during the past year - eight of which improved business regulation and one that made things worse.
Globally, the study showed that governments in 125 economies out of 183 measured implemented a total of 245 business regulatory reforms — 13 percent more reforms than in the previous year.
While Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, United States and Denmark were ranked the best five economies for doing business, all the Gulf nations were in the top 70.
The UAE was second in the Middle East region, coming 33rd up from 35th last year, Qatar was placed 36th from 38th in 2011, Bahrain 38th (33rd), Oman 49th (53rd) and Kuwait 67th up from 71st.
Oman was the most active Gulf economy in the past year with three reforms, according to the report.
It said the sultanate introduced an online company registration, reducing the time it takes to register a business.
It also improved its credit information systemby launching the Bank Credit and StatisticalBureau System, which collects historicalinformation on performing and nonperforming loans for both firms and individuals.
The report also said Oman enacted a new income tax law that redefined the scope of taxation.
Qatar made starting a business easier by combining commercial registration and registration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the report said.
Qatar also improved its credit information system by starting to distribute historical data and eliminating the minimum threshold for loans included in the database.
But the Gulf state was guilty of making dealing with construction permits more difficult by increasing the time and cost to process building permits, the study said.
Saudi Arabia made starting a business easier by bringing together representatives from the Department of Zakat and Income Tax and the General Organisation of Social Insurance to register new companies with their agencies.
The report said the UAE also made starting a business easier by merging the requirements to file company documents with the Department for Economic Development to obtain a trade licence and to register with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The UAE also improved its credit information system through a new law allowing the establishment of a federal credit bureau under the supervision of the central bank.
Augusto Lopez-Claros, director, Global Indicators and Analysis, World Bank Group, said: "At a time when persistent unemployment and the need for job creation are in the headlines, governments around the world continue to seek ways to improve the regulatory climate for domestic business.
"Small and medium businesses that benefit most from these improvements are the key engines for job creation in many parts of the world."
Against the backdrop of the global financial and economic crisis, more economies strengthened their insolvency regimes in 2010-11 than in any previous year.
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Lunchtime during the week (when my normal lunch cohort is not available) usually consists of fast food. Today I decided to go to Taco Bell because it's cheap, fast, and actually tastes pretty good (and with minimal side effects — wait — is it bad that we have to judge food by its after-effects? Sounds almost toxic.).
So I walk into a mostly empty Taco Bell and there are three people — a family — standing in line in front of me. I'm listening to the last half of their order and watching the youngest girl's baby (and by youngest, I mean, I highly doubt she was 17). All of a sudden, the mother of the child says "oh, and I'd like the grandy special." I was like "grandy?" and looked up at the menu to see grande. That, my friends, should have been a HUGE warning sign as what was to come.
So the three people: a grandmother with an inverted ass (as in, no ass, but a gargantuan foopa) and white-ass stick legs, her daughter with dyed red hair, sleeveless shirt and blue jean shorts, and her daughter — who as i mentioned couldn't have possibly been 18 — in a giant shirt, blue jeans …. and pregnant — with a 1 year old sitting on the Taco Bell counter with legs that had been a giant buffet for a swarm of mosquitoes.
So I continue to wait in line … 5 minutes go by and I hear the mother say to the grandmother "But you said you'd pay half if we payed half."
People. This is Taco Bell. Paying half is like dividing a penny. So she finally forks over the money, and it wasn't enough — so in they go digging looking for change … pennies, nickels, dimes … and FINALLY – the sum of all sums is reached: $8.52.
So as I'm waiting in awe of what I'm witnessing, the mother of the child turns around and smiles at me and says "Sorry." Now, I've seen some bad teeth. But good lord, I was afraid the mere breath she exhaled might knock a tooth loose. And the color of stained yellow could easily be the next new color by Crayon. I smile back at her just so she'd turn back around, and I notice in the mother's back pocket (the mother of the mother of the child) — a can of tobacco. Chew, people. The woman with dyed red hair and blue jean shorts has a can of CHEW in her back pocket.
Just to put everything in perspective as to how long I waited to order — their $8.52 order was waiting for them when they finished paying. So off they trot to grab their food … and the mother has this gigantic mug thing. This is not Taco Bell fare — this is like Circle K fare. And we're not talking Big Gulp. This had to of been at least 2 liters. AT LEAST. And she fills it up with ice and Dr. Pepper. I was seriously amazed — and at this point wanted to keep at least a 10 ft. distance lest the white-trashiness that wreaked from their misshapen bodies lept on to me and my teeth and hair instantly fell out.
So i sit at the opposite side of the restaurant — alone — and continued to watch in amazement — like watching animals in the wild — as they began feasting on the fine delicacies of Texas Mexican fast food. For a minute there, I could have sworn that the mother was devouring her young.
Then came the moment that I seriously almost intervened. The mother of the child began yelling at the child telling him to eat or she would spank him. So he's crying by now, and HER mother has one arm on the child pulling, trying to make him eat — and his mother is trying to rip him from the (likely highly unsanitary) wooden Taco Bell high chair. She spanks him, and now he's screaming like she's ripped his arm off. She sets him in her lap and says — i swear to God — "If you don't eat, I will make you eat."
And of course, being a 1 year old, he didn't eat, but continued to cry. So she took the taco and shoved it in his mouth. He continues to cry and tries to push the taco away — but the mother is persistent. Eventually the child turns beet red from the screaming and the mother, in frustration, puts the kid back in the highchair and tells him to shut up.
At that point I was wondering if I should call CPS — particularly since the young mother was pregnant again. But I figured I'd keep my peace (as by now there were other people in the restaurant) and leave.
And leave I did. Only to come here and write this.
So — in summary. Get an education. Use condems. See a dentist.
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Community says intersection needs improvement after crash closes area for 2 hours during morning commute
Mon, Jan 7: The intersection of Forest Hill Parkway and Cole Harbour Road was closed for two hours during Monday's morning commute. A two vehicle collision left one car rolled on its side and pinned under a traffic light. As Whitney Oickle reports, community members say the intersection is a problem.


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Gustavo Santaolalla: Lait (Biutiful) for guitar + TAB
Posted on 08. May, 2011 by Evan Handyside in Best of Intellimusica, Film Score, Gustavo Santaolalla, Premium Tabs
[Updated September 2017]
Biutiful stars Javier Bardem and is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu (The Revenant, Birdman).
Biutiful is a love story between a father and his children. Uxbal (Bardem) is a conflicted man who struggles to reconcile fatherhood, guilt, and mortality amidst the dangerous criminal underworld of modern Barcelona.
Although Uxbal is a career criminal, and his livelihood is earned out of bounds — his sacrifice for his children knows no bounds.
When Uxbal is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he's given weeks, if not days to live. His journey is a desperate race against time to settle his affairs and leave some security behind for his children's future.
Gustavo Santaolalla's Lait is one of the principle songs from Biutiful. It's loosely played on a ronroco which is a small Andean guitar.
The song has a circular structure to it, beginning with the end, which is emblematic of Uxbal's journey — and the human experience.
You may also like my arrangement of Gustavo Santaolalla's Epilogue, also from Biutiful.
Gear Used
For Lait I used my Cordoba GK Studio. It's truly my best sounding guitar.
You can find a current list of my gear, here.
How to play Lait, by Gustavo Santaolalla
(Note: This is my premium material. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel, or click here to be updated on all of my latest guitar tabs.)
Lait is relatively easy to play, as nearly the entire song is played on the first three frets. However, having been originally played on a small Andean guitar called a Ronroco, there's some Santaolalla-esque nuance that may be difficult for beginner guitar players.
The guitar tab is three pages long. You'll begin with page one, taking care to |: repeat :| the Intro 2x. You'll then follow the tab where you'll play the Refrain 2x.
Follow the guitar tab again to where I indicate to play the refrain again (1x) then the Intro again 2x. Finish with the End section.
I believe this song favors intermediate guitar players and up, but beginner guitar players will most likely be just fine.
I LOVE playing this, and it's one of Gustavo Santaolalla all time greatest pieces. Please enjoy, the guitar tab is available below:
Lait is played in
13 Responses to "Gustavo Santaolalla: Lait (Biutiful) for guitar + TAB"
15. Dec, 2011
Thanks A LOT for the tab! It was perfectly readable and right on the notes, much, much appreciated!
Thanks again for sharing this!!!!
07. Mar, 2012
Thanks a lot too! The adaptation is really great, considering it's originally played in a charango (if i'm not wrong). Your blog/vlog has amazing stuff!
08. Mar, 2012
Hi Martin, thanks for commenting. Yes it originally played on a charango, which begs the question — whats the difference between a charango and a ronroco? I have no idea.
09. Mar, 2012
I'm not sure either, but they're all from the same family of small gutars with double strings. I think the difference varies on the size and the material they're made off. From what i know charangos are particullary small, while ronrocos can be somewhat larger, though it's hard to tell from just listening.
All i know is that i like the way they sound!
09. Mar, 2012
I like the way they sound too. Check out 'The Last of Us' http://www.intellimusica.com/2012/01/10/gustavo-santaolalla-the-last-of-us-theme-for-guitar/ Gustavo Santaolalla uses a ronroco on this tune but it worked out well for guitar in standard tuning.
11. Apr, 2012
Your site is really useful (even inspirational). I'm trying to learn some classical / flamenco guitar and your site / tabs so far are the best! Nice work and please keep it up.
12. Apr, 2012
Thanks for the nice comment. Good luck!
13. Jul, 2012
There is a piece called Coyita, Gustavo Santaolalla plays it on the ronroco, could you maybe look into putting it into guitar format? its a nice song.
thanks in advance :)
15. Jul, 2012
I'll check into that Euan. Some stuff works for guitar and some stuff (like Iguazu for instance) is nearly impossible to play on guitar. Its on my radar though. Thanks for commenting and stay in touch!
20. Nov, 2013
I listened to the song and it sounds amazing, but hard to play too!
I would love to play that song, even if its hard…
Greetings from germany :)
02. Nov, 2012
Hello, do not you encourage decipher the tabs of the song "Divenire" – Ludovico Einaudi. I would greatly appreciate it. I admire your ability
16. Oct, 2013
Keep up the good work Evan – For the past two months I've been learning guitar by myself; I have been using your tabs, particularly the ones with Gustavo Santaolalla, and they have helped me improve tremendously.
You make it possible for average joes like me to be able to play music as beautiful as this. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all the work you've put into your site and your tabs. A big thank you from all the way in Australia
16. Oct, 2013
Thanks for the great comment Edmond. You're right, this music is beautiful, and not hard to play at all. I'm glad you're making use of it, and seeing gains in your guitar playing. Stay in touch!


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Cape Coral Police Department Arrest Two for Impersonating Police, Attempting Traffic Stop
(July 11, 2014)- Cape Coral Police Department arrested two teenage boys Thursday night after they attempted to use their high beams and red and blue flashing lights from a smartphone to pull over a driver in North Cape Coral.
On 07-10-2014 at approximately 21:10 PM, Cape Coral Police were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that was attempting to stop another vehicle by impersonating a police officer. Officers responded to the area of Chiquita Blvd N. near Tropicana Blvd W. The caller was on the phone with CCPD dispatch and was providing updated information while the event was ongoing.
The caller advised Cape Coral Police Department dispatch that a vehicle was behind him flashing it's high beams and flashing a red / blue light across the front windshield. The caller stated that he was SB on Chiquita Blvd N. from Kismet Blvd. when this event started.
The caller stated as he was southbound, he observed a vehicle behind him with red / blue lights on the front windshield. The caller stated that he began to slow because he believed he was being stopped by an unmarked police car. The caller stated that as the vehicle got closer to his vehicle's rear, he realized that it was in fact a Nissan Altima. The caller stated that he recognized the make of the vehicle because he owns one as well. The caller stated that he was unsure if it was a police vehicle at that time., so he called 9-11. The caller stated that as the Nissan passed him on his left that the red / blue lights went from the windshield to the window of the passenger side front. The caller was able to provide a license plate number to the operator.
Responding officers observed the suspect vehicle make a moving violation and initiated a traffic stop. The investigation revealed that the Driver (Angel Torres Jr., W/M, DOB: 03-24-1997 of 2731 NW 3rd St., Cape Coral) and the front seat passenger (Christian Jose Iturbe, W/M, DOB: 06-25-1998, of 612 Wilmington Parkway, Cape Coral, FL) by using a combination of flashing the car's high beams and using a Youtube video of flashing red and blue lights on Iturbe's cell phone.
ARRESTED: Angel Torres Jr., W/M, 17 YOA, of 2731 NW 3rd St., Cape Coral
CHARGES: Impersonating a law Enforcement Officer
ARRESTED: Christian Jose Iturbe, W/M, 16 YOA, of 612 Wilmington Parkway, Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer
"While this particular case looks to be a criminally stupid prank, cases like this can be scary and potentially very dangerous. In this situation, the victim was suspicious that the 'police car' was real and did exactly the right thing- called 9-11. Impersonators can have dangerous motives for trying to stop members of the public, and impersonators like this shake public confidence and make people second guess real police officers conducting legitimate law enforcement duties."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.
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- Observe. Take a good look behind you, especially if you are both turning a corner. If the flashing lights match those that you know are used by the local crime fighters, than you may feel more comfortable with stopping. Some agencies use all blue, some red and blue, some only red, while others may have some other color combination. If your local constabulary uses only blue and you see someone trying to stop with you green strobe lights, that could be a clue that they may not be for real. When you turn the corner, can you see identifiable markings on the side of the car in your rear view mirror. While unmarked units can conduct traffic stops in many jurisdictions, some departments require that they be conducted only by marked cars.
- Signal. Let the officer know that you realize that they are attempting to make the traffic stop. Many officers get nervous when cars do not stop when signalled to do so. They fear that the person may be getting or hiding a gun, getting rid of drugs or other evidence, or just thinking of what their next move should be. Put on your hazard lights and, if it's dark, put on your interior dome light so the officer behind you can see that you are not making those dreaded "furtive movements" for a gun.
- Call. Pick up your cell phone and call 911. Almost all police officers, deputy sheriffs, and state troopers are required to call their communications center on the radio when conducting a traffic stop.
- While officers get concerned if you fail to stop right away, both their radio transmissions and your call to 911 are recorded and can show that you were wanting to stop in good faith. You may be able to demonstrate that you were seeking verification before doing so. This is particularly understandable to the authorities if you are a woman travelling alone on that lonely highway late at night. However, that won't work if you take an prolonged period of time to do so.
- When talking to the 911 operator, give your location, your name, and vehicle description. Ask if a law enforcement officer is known to be stopping a car matching your information.
- Drive. Head to a well-lit, populated area such as a mall parking lot or 24 hour gas station. Heading to the local police sub-station does not always work late at night as many rural facilities are not manned after business hours.
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