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The importance of a diet with sufficient omega-3 fatty acids concentration: EPA, DHA and SDA
Fatty acids are absorbable units of fat. They are carboxylic acids that have an even number of carbon atoms (between four and twenty-four) and their classification is made on the basis of chain length, structure and the position of the first double bond.
Depending on their chain length, they are called short chain (18 or fewer carbon atoms) or long chain (20 or more carbon atoms).
Fatty acids are classified as monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fats according to their chemical structure.
- Monounsaturated fatty acids have only one double bond (unsaturated) in their chain, are likely to be liquid at room temperature and olive oil is one of their principal sources.
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids have two or more double bonds (unsaturated) in their chain and are found in seed oils and fish, especially oily fish.
- Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds (saturated) in their chain and are usually solid at room temperature. An excessive intake leads to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Lard, for example, is a type of saturated fat.
Depending on the position of the first double bond, fatty acids can be classified into three series: omega-3 when the first double bond is in the 3rd position from the methyl end, omega-6 and omega-9 when this double bond is in the 6th or 9th position, respectively, from the methyl end.
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (so called because the human body cannot produce them). Among them are those known as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are found in very high proportion in the tissues of certain fish (mainly oily fish), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found primarily in plant sources such as flax seeds, chia seeds, Sacha Inchi (48% omega-3), hemp seeds and walnuts.
An intake of sufficient amounts of omega-3 fatty acids has been experimentally shown to provide beneficial effects on health, which explains why the incidence of cardiovascular disease, among others, is so low in communities that consume many omega-3 rich foods (Eskimos, Japanese, etc.).
Short chain omega-3 fatty acids
Fatty acids are classified as essential according to the position of the first double bond, counting from the methyl group (-CH3) located at the end of the alkyl group chain (-CH2). Mammals do not have the enzymes needed for synthesizing double bonds in positions n-3 and n-6 of fatty acids, which is why they need to get alpha-linolenic and linoleic essential fatty acids through the diet.
Fatty acids of plant origin have fewer than 18 carbon atoms and are called short chain fatty acids.
Alpha-linolenic acid (short chain omega-3 fatty acid) is found in plants, in significant amounts in flax and canola seeds, among others. The human body, like those of other animals, produces derivatives from alpha-linolenic acid that contain a higher number of carbon atoms. Alpha-linolenic acid has significant biological effects and helps in the prevention and treatment of some chronic diseases, acts on inflammation (a characteristic of many of these diseases) and promotes healthy blood vessel function, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Alpha-linolenic acid constitutes between 75% and 80% of total omega-3 fatty acids in mother's milk, which is very important for the growth and development of children. Alpha-linolenic acid is also necessary to maintain proper nervous system function, and a lack of it in humans can cause poor growth, numbness, pain in the legs, walking difficulties and blurry vision.
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids (LC-PUFA)
The action of desaturase and elongase enzymes allows to obtain derivatives of biological significance from omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 series of fatty acids. More specifically, from alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) we can get eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
EPA contains 20 carbon atoms and 5 double bonds (20:5), and DHA contains 22 carbon atoms and 6 double bonds (20:6); they are what we know as long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Epidemiological, human intervention and experimental studies attribute properties that are very beneficial for health to long chain omega-3 fatty acids because they are effective in the primary and secondary prevention of a number of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. Omega-3 fatty acids may have antiatherosclerotic, antithrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as a actions on nervous system function, among other properties. The mechanisms of action range from structural changes in cell membranes to regulation of gene expression. Taking their rapid rate of metabolic assimilation into account, the observation of the association between these diseases and EPA and DHA deficiency confers greater importance on clinical nutrition support based on omega-3 fatty acids.
Sources of omega-3 fatty acids
Flaxseed oil is considered to be the richest plant source of alpha-linolenic acid (57% of total fatty acids). Rapeseed, soybeans, wheat germ and walnuts have between 7% and 13% of this type of acid. Some authors believe that vegetables are a good source of alpha-linolenic acid (e.g. spinach, lettuce), although their fatty content is quite low.
As for EPA and DHA, the richest sources are fish oils and oily fish. The high content of DHA and EPA in fish is due to their feeding on phytoplankton (which is rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids), which helps fish adapt to cold water. The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids content varies according to the fish species, their location, the season of the year, and the availability of phytoplankton.
Physiological roles of omega-3 in the body
In human beings, omega-3 fatty acids are important in maintaining the structure of cellular membranes, improving absorption of liposoluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), regulating cholesterol metabolism and producing eicosanoids, which regulate various cellular processes (vascular and bronchial tone, gastrointestinal and uterine motility, gastric protection, urine output, blood clotting, body temperature, inflammatory and immune processes, etc.).
The triglyceride-lowering effects of omega-3 fatty acids are due to:
- Reduction hepatic synthesis of triglycerides and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are bad substrates for the enzymes responsible for triglyceride synthesis, and also inhibit the esterification of other fatty acids needed for triglyceride synthesis.
- Increase of hepatic peroxisomal fatty acid beta-oxidation, thereby lowering their availability for VLDL synthesis.
- Inhibition of the activity of the acyl-CoA:1,2-diaglycerol acyltransferase enzyme that takes part in triglyceride synthesis.
- Inhibition of synthesis and secretion of kilomicrons and acceleration of postprandial reduction of triglyceride concentrations.
The improvement of omega-3 fatty acids in endothelial function has been attributed to their ability to augment nitric oxide release by the endothelial cells. Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit platelet aggregation, especially that induced by collagen, and the production of thromboxane A2 (TXA2), so that their administration could result in a prolonged bleeding time.
Omega-3 fatty acids become incorporated into cell membranes and can act as substrate for cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenase, thereby suppressing the synthesis and plasma concentration of 2-series thromboxane and prostacyclins and 4-series leukotrienes, which have pro-aggregation, vasoconstriction and pro-inflammatory effects.
Omega-3 fatty acids also show anti-inflammatory properties by reducing C reactive protein levels.
The hypolipemiant and anti-inflammatory effects of EPA and DHA may be related to their ability to perform as ligands of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPAR-a), which regulate several genes that participate in lipid metabolism.
Omega-3 fatty acids hyperpolarize membrane potential, which increases the ventricular excitability threshold and prolongs the duration of the refractory period, resulting in two of the effects of its anti-arrhythmic properties.
Omega-3 fatty acids are components of the phospholipids that make up cell membranes, which is why they are essential to the growth of nervous system tissue during pregnancy, breastfeeding and infancy.
Omega-3 in high concentration
Fish is the primary source for omega-3 fatty acids in human diet. Fish from species such as tuna, sardines and salmon are those that have the highest percentage of long chain omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA (from 0.24 g/100 g in tuna to 1.10 g/100 g in mackerel). Traditional processes to obtain fish oil involve two phases: extraction of the oil from the fish and then refining it. Using this method, the concentration of EPA and DHA thus obtained can vary between 19.8% and 40.5% of the total fatty acids in the supplement.
In order to obtain a greater concentration of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA from the raw material, new methods of extraction, such as supercritical fluid extraction, have been developed. A fluid is considered to be in supercritical state when, by keeping it at a certain temperature, pressure and density, it is in a phase where its properties are halfway between those of a liquid and a gas. At this point its density is similar to that of liquids and at the same time, its viscosity and diffusivity are gas-like. These supercritical fluids have high solvent power and are able to separate the different fatty acids in fish in order to obtain high concentrations of each one of them based on their molecular weight. The most commonly used supercritical fluid is carbon dioxide, which is considered a "green solvent", as it is non-toxic, inexpensive and non-flammable.
Through the use of this technique, it is possible to obtain concentrations of 90% pure omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (95% of EPA and more than 80% of DHA). The result is a product that is highly efficacious and safer, as virtually 100% of the toxins, such as dioxins, present in the fish, are eliminated.
The concentration strength of long chain omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) in supplements is very important, as it has been shown that these fatty acids are absorbed faster and that a higher proportion are incorporated into plasma phospholipids than when they are ingested at lower concentrations, even if the total amount of omega-3 fatty acids ingested is the same. Furthermore, this greater absorption and incorporation into plasma phospholipids translates into higher efficacy, as has been shown by the reduction of plasma triglycerides and cholesterol in persons who were taking them in high concentrate supplements (85% against 62,5%).
Adipokine. Hormone from the anterior lobe of the hypophysis that causes the mobilization of fat from adipose tissue.
Atheromatous plaque. A mass of lipids and other substances that tend to be deposited in the shape of plaques on the walls of an artery.
Cytokines. Proteins that regulate the functional activities of the cells that produce them or those of other cells. They mediate interactions between cells, induce activation of specific receptors in the membrane, promote cellular proliferation and differentiation, induce chemotaxis, growth and modulation of immunoglobulin secretion.
DHA. Docosahexaenoic acid. Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in fish fat.
Dyslipidemia. Alteration of the lipid pattern.
Eicosanoids. Group of lipid molecules that are produced by the oxygenation of omega 3 and omega 6 type 20-carbon essential fatty acids. All eicosanoids are classified into prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes and some hydro acids that are precursors to the leukotrienes.
Enteral nutrition. Method of delivering nutrients to the body through the digestive system.
EPA. Eicosapentaenoic acid. Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. It is found primarily in fish fat.
Essential fatty acid. Fatty acids indispensable for the body. They must be ingested from food because the body cannot produce them. Linoleic acid and linolenic acid are essential.
Fatty acid. Absorbable unit of fat. Fairly wide group of series of carbon atoms that are linked together. The classification of fatty acids is based upon the nature of the bonds and the length of the molecule.
Interleukin. Name given to cytokines produced by lymphocytes.
Leukotrienes. Fatty acids derived from arachidonic acid by oxidative metabolism through the 5-lipoxygenase pathway.
Lipids. Chemical substances of widely varied composition that are insoluble in water. They are made almost exclusively of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Lipogenesis. Lipid anabolism. Process in which fatty acids are synthesized and esterified with glycerol to form triglycerides for storage.
Lipolysis. Lipid catabolism. Process in which body lipids are hydrolyzed into glycerol and free fatty acids, and in this way provide for energy needs.
Linoleic acid. C18:2, of the omega 6 series. Essential fatty acid that has two unsaturated bonds. Found primarily in the seed oils: sunflower, corn, grapeseed, etc.
Linolenic acid. C18:3, of the omega 3 series. Found in some vegetable oils such as soy and rapeseed oils. Also found in walnuts, flax seeds, soy beans and soy products.
Monounsaturated fatty acid. Fatty acid in which there is one double bond (unsaturated) in its chain. Likely to be liquid at room temperature. Found in olive oil.
Oleic acid. Olive oil is the main dietary source of this monounsaturated fatty acid.
Omega 3 fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fatty acids that contain their first double bonds between carbons 3 and 4 from the methyl end of the fatty acid. They are considered to be protectors of the cardiovascular system and are found mainly in the fat of oily fish.
Omega 6 fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fatty acids that contain their first double bonds between carbons 6 and 7 from the methyl end of the fatty acid. They are found mainly in nuts and seeds.
Parenteral nutrition. Method of delivering nutrients to the body through a system other than the gastrointestinal tract.
Peptide. Molecule consisting of two or more amino acids. They are intermediate products of protein digestion. They are a dietary nitrogen source.
Placebo. A pharmacologically inactive substance. It may have a psychological effect.
Polyunsaturated fatty acid. Fatty acid in which there are two or more double bonds (unsaturated) in its chain. Found in seed and fish oils.
Postprandial. Situation of the the body after the ingestion of a specific nutrient.
Prostaglandins. Compounds produced from both omega 3 and omega 6 unsaturated fatty acids; they are extremely potent mediators in numerous physiological processes.
Saturated fatty acid. Fatty acid that has no double bonds (saturated) in its chain. Likely to be solid at room temperature. A high intake is related to increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Found, for example, in lard.
Stearic acid. Saturated fatty acid found in animal fat.
Thromboxane. Each one of the two derivatives of prostaglandins that are related to arachidonic acid. Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) is a very powerful inducer of platelet aggregation and also has vasoconstrictive properties; it acts as a physiological antagonist of prostacyclin. It is synthesized by platelets and is rapidly non-enzymatically hydrolyzed to thromboxane B2, which is inactive (TXB2).
Trans fatty acid. Spatial structure that double bonds can adopt. They occur naturally in the milk and meat of ruminants. They are also produced when natural fatty acids with double bonds are subjected to certain technological processes such as hydrogenation, oil refining, etc. They tend to accumulate in various tissues. Their hypercholesterolemic effect has been shown.


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Hello Saturday Spankers!
I've a steamy little excerpt to share from my new story, A Touch of Blackmail, part of the absolutely amazing Twist boxed set!
Without further ado, let's get to it, shall we?
"Not demanding that I kneel next to you?" He sips at his wine. His gaze pins me down. "If the situation was flipped around, you'd be kneeling next to me." His voice deepens. "I'll feed you morsels of food. Your pretty little mouth will wrap around my fingers as you eat…"
I gulp and take a bite of my pasta. It is delicious, but I'm too captivated by his words to speak and compliment him. "You'll be naked, of course." His voice is husky. "Because you'll be my pet and pets don't wear clothes." His eyes drop to my cleavage. "I'll clamp your nipples till they are cherry red in colour. Not to hurt you, but with each throb of the trapped flesh, you'll be so aware of the moment. Your attention will be entirely on me. On the sensations I can give you. Your lips will part and you'll plead so sweetly. Then I'll make you touch yourself. You'll push your fingers in and out of your cunt and just when your body is heavy with desire, I'll order you to stop. And you'll obey, because you won't be in charge. And with the right person, not being in charge is the most freeing sensation in the universe."
Natalie can never say 'no' to a dare. Add in alcohol to the mix, and all reason flees the room.
But when the dare on the table is blackmailing a hot co-worker for sex, with her job and future on the line and the risk of jail-time very real, things are about to get a lot more interesting.
And look, it's not just me! There's eight of us in all & eight amazing stories.
The other authors in this anthology: Livia Grant | Jennifer Bene | Sophie Kisker | Christine Hart | Alice Schermer | Richard North | Livnah A. Eden
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And the other Saturday Spanking participants are here…

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One week down! And in a week of streaming, I've had an amazing blast (albeit not the most consistent schedule but it'll get better) and I'm just looking to move onward and upward!
The first improvement idea I've had bouncing around my brain is doing some older games, not just because they're most easily accessible but also because I love the ones I've already played and there are some old ones I never finished playing (for shame). So here's where the brain trust (you guys) come in: is a stream day dedicated to Flashback Friday/Throwback Thursday too hackneyed? Do you imagine people would be okay with getting through an old game only one day a week at a time? Does that sound like something you guys would be interested in? Fill out the poll and let me know!
If you have ideas, more thoughts, or more suggestions on stream improvements, I'm BEGGING you to leave a comment or tweet at me or email me! Thanks, friends!


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It's Harvest time...
Elder Class have been busy today creating their own poems to share in tomorrow's Harvest Assembly. Everyone has worked really hard to create poems of thanks for the five elements of fire, earth, air, wood and water. The children worked in small groups to write and create their own poetry performances, including the use of instruments and actions. Harvest time is such a lovely time of year, where we can all spend time sharing and thinking of others. We look forward to sharing our performances with you.
World Marathon Challenge
Key Stage Two took part in the Eveque World Marathon Challenge event today. Each child represented their house in a 25 x 200 metre relay race (that's 5000 metres altogether!). There was a Y3/Y4 race and a Y5/Y6 race, from which the results were combined to find a winner in this first Inter-House competition of the year. Hastings won the Y5/Y6 race, followed closely by Beauchamp, Wenlock and then Montague. After combining this with the Y3/Y4 race results, Hastings were confirmed as the overall winners. Well done! Seventeen children from Elder Class also competed together to try to record their fastest collective time, the results of which have been submitted onto the World Marathon Challenge website. A time of 16 minutes and 59 seconds earned joint 13th place on the national leader board. Well done to everyone for participating and to the House Captains and several other Y6 children for showing great leadership skills.
Cross Country Success
Well done to all of the Y6 children who ran in today's first cross country race of the season. You all did a fantastic job and should be very proud of yourselves. Congratulations to Effie, Molly, Ellie, Ciara, Niamh, Jemima, Eve, Ashleigh, Oisin, Charlie, Tom, Sam, Ethan, Christopher and Finley. Great running!
Christmas Cards - In September!!
It's that time of year again ... or is it? Elder Class got into the Christmas spirit in September by creating cards to be sent away and produced professionally. These will be available to purchase later in the year. Using the lowly potato, they first printed a background in a variety of colours and followed this by using some tasteful paper offcuts to stick Christmassy shapes on top of their print. There were some very impressive results. How festive!
Making Electricity Games
In Science, the children have continued to develop their understanding of circuits by designing and making electricity games. Well done to everyone!
Fifteen Y6 pupils and three members of staff took part in today's Paddle Power Boat Race in aid of the Levana Hanson Trust. Donning suitable safety equipment, they took to the water in KataKanus in teams of six and completed one practice race before competing in the final. All three teams put in lots of effort and paddled hard, but could not challenge for victory due to some slight directional issues! However, it was great fun, a chance to get wet and, most importantly, an opportunity for us to show our support to Tewkesbury School and the wider community in participating in this event. We hope that the money raised goes a long way to enabling Levana to achieve her sporting dreams by being able to purchase a pair of prosthetic running blades. Well done to everyone who took part at the event.
Our KS2 Scottish Referendum Vote
Our KS2 children discussed the issue of Scottish independence in their houses and then gathered together to cast votes in our very own ballot. The result was 83% in favour of Scotland remaining in the Union. This was compared to the actual result through discussion on Friday morning. This vote could well turn out to be one of the most important political landmarks in the children's entire lives. Mark the day and the result.
Hindu Art
Electricity Investigations
The children worked in teams to create simple circuits from a range of components. They then began to design games that used circuits.
Slumber Party Fun
To kick off our new English unit on scary stories, Elder Class enjoyed a slumber party. The children read each other's short stories that they had written last week and enjoyed some snacks in their pyjamas! To add to the fun, there were a few spooky noises and some scary banging on the windows. As the door handle mysteriously turned, it turned out that it was only Mr. Lockley hiding under a sheet! Great fun!
Dance Sessions
Elder Class enjoyed their first dance lesson with Coach Jasmine today. After an energetic warm-up, the children worked individually, in pairs and in threes to explore different ways of creating a WOW! phrase. The results were great!
Life Education Visit
We were delighted to welcome Julie and Harold from the Life Education Team to school today. The Y6 children had a good final session in the bus learning about assertive behaviour, peer pressure, choices associated with risk taking, having opinions and drug education. They even managed to have a final sing-song with Harold about believing in ourselves. It was a great time of discussion and activity and the children came away with lots to think about. Thanks to Julie and of course to Harold for a great session.
House Challenges
The new Y6 children and their teachers got off to a great start in Elder Class by completing some outdoor and adventurous 'House Challenges' on Tuesday. It was great to see the children working in teams as they tackled the 'Card Run', the 'Trim Trail Blindfold Challenge', 'Shark Infested Custard' and the 'Battleships Maze'. All of the children joined in well and did a great job. Congratulations to Wenlock who completed the 'Card Run' in the quickest time (7 mins 59 secs), narrowly beating Montague (8 mins 3 secs), Beauchamp (8 mins 55 secs) and Hastings (9 mins 15 secs). Well done to everyone!
Welcome to the new Elder Class
Welcome to all the new Y6 children who will be a part of Elder Class this year. Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Gosden and Mr. Lockley are all very much looking forward to working with you. Here's to a great year ahead!
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Here's one you may not have expected: for better or for worse, it never ends.
Barring tragic circumstances, you will never not be a father again. Your children may be in their 20's (as mine are), 40's or 60's they are always your children and if they need help you will be summoned. If there is not enough love in their lives, you will be summoned. If something goes horribly wrong, you will be summoned. This is not necessarily reciprocal - they have their lives to lead.
If this sounds gloomy, it isn't. My grown-ups (I still think of them as my babies, but I'm not allowed to say that) give me pride, joy, a sense of achievement and yes, sometimes, sorrow, though not despair to date.
Other things to remember:
- your children owe you nothing, they may choose to help/respect/love you, but they are under no obligation to do so. You are.
- Your children are not your property. You are privileged to look after them for a period and that will change you into a better person. But they belong to themselves.
- A girl is every bit as good as a boy, who, in turn, is every bit as good as a girl. Don't try and choose, don't think you'd rather have one rather than the other.
- You are as necessary to them as their mother. This is not to belittle the fabulous and difficult role of the mother, but you must remember this if things get difficult in your lives together.
Gloom over... they're also great fun at times and I certainly wouldn't go back.
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Sometimes dreams really do come true. Last February, the number one long-term item on my todo list became reality when we celebrated the Grand Opening of my Walnut Creek Kanishka's Neo-Indian Gastropub, which offers global inspired cuisine flavors, encapsulating culinary themes that are both ancient and modern.
The word "gastropub" was coined in Great Britain in the 19th century to denote a bar and restaurant serving high-end food and drink. In the gastropub tradition, my restaurant offers gourmet cuisine with an extensive wine list and a collection of fine micro-brews. I incorporated Calcutta influences, and acknowledged the cultural background of the British Colonial Period, including Fish Rolls, Club Sandwiches, Cucumber Sandwiches, and a selection of Teas. The menu not only indicates my passion for taste but for healthy eating, as well. We offer Vegan and gluten free dishes and entreés. I am a specialist at healthy eating and created the heart-healthy cuisine offered by an event at the Stanford Cardiomyopathy program.
The restaurant is named after our eldest son, 11-year old Kanishka. On December 31, 2011 while on a trip to Europe we attended the grand opening of a new restaurant in Venice. As we were riding on the elevator, I remarked that I wished I were the one opening the restaurant. Kanishka said, "This will be you one day." Then he added, "Mom, you have to do this now, before you get old." At that moment, I realized that he was right. If I didn't get started, circumstances and the pressures of daily life would continue pulling me aside and my dream of restaurant ownership would never come to pass. That moment was a turning point of my life. My focus changed from wishing to have my own restaurant to making plans to actually own one.
For most of my adult life, technology was my profession but entertaining guests and feeding them good food was my life. I was born in Calcutta and as a young child had my first contact with the world of dining and entertainment in the home of my grandfather. Dadu loved to entertain richly. His house was an entertainment center for neighbors and family members, famous for the exceptional table grandfather set that was typically groaning beneath endless courses of delicious food, which were always supplemented by rounds of Scotch and beer. Dadu's home served as a gathering place for people who were observing whatever celebrations, cultural festivals, or holidays were taking place at the time. From my earliest memories I was inspired by the joyful spirit that seemed to be the hallmark of my grandfather's home. My parents were influenced by Dadu's passion for cooking and entertainment; both were amateur chefs and fine cooks in their own right. As soon as I could hold a mixing spoon or spatula, I joined them and began to learn the techniques and ingredients behind the wonderful dishes served in that place. The ingredients, spices, and flavors of grandfather's cuisine represented a British Colonial/Bengali fusion, so I eventually learned to prepare such dishes as cutlets, goat, fried rice, puffed bread, and prawns. Beginning with my high school years I had an ambition to open a restaurant and some day to provide for the diners who patronized my establishment the rich dining and entertainment experiences that my grandfather offered his guests.
I was adept at Science and Math subjects, so I came to America to study and in 1998 graduated from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a major in Computer Information Technology. I began my software development career, working in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. The pursuit of my career in technology didn't stop my passion for food, and I devoted my free time to studying cookbooks and developing my own unique cuisine. I followed Grandfather's lead in offering our home as a place for entertaining guests.
I attempted to mine the entire planet in an effort to uncover the resources, techniques, and ingredients behind various regional and ethnic cuisines. I began to travel extensively in order to explore the dishes served in New Orleans, Spain, Rio de Janeiro, and Southern France. I took advanced training at Florence's Culinary School of Tuscany where I had a fabulous time learning to make Ravioli from scratch, Pasta Andante Al Dente Style, and Zucchini Flan. I experimented with incorporating Indian spices with Italian flavors and ingredients. I most recently spent two weeks studying the flavors, spices, and ingredients served in fine restaurants in Costa Rica.
I began developing my own recipes, drawing on the lessons learned in my childhood home and from my subsequent culinary explorations. I compiled recipes into a book in preparation for the day when I would open my own eating establishment. Giving birth to a set of twins didn't divert me from my goal, and I began to research the requirements for opening a café or diner and checking out various restaurants as models for developing my own ideal establishment. I discovered that some of my associates shared my dreams and were restaurateurs themselves. I learned what infrastructure went into a successful restaurant. I met the owners of Santa Monica's Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen and learned from them what it would take to build a restaurant and kitchen from scratch.
My life leaped forward in a dramatic fashion when I got a job in New York and took an offer in Manhattan with NBC Universal. We moved our family, which now included three kids, across the country. I got caught up in the amazing world of New York's restaurant industry and quickly adapted to the Manhattan lifestyle. I enjoyed driving through the City's traffic jams, which reminded me of Calcutta traffic, and enjoyed such things as buying fresh fish from a Chinatown vendor.
Bobby Flay Restaurants became important destinations. I appreciated the amazing way Chef Flay was able to balance spices and ingredients to bring out the particular flavors in each dish, and was particularly intrigued to discover that one of his desserts had chili spice. That opened doorways in my imagination because I dearly love spices and exploring the various uses of peppers. I began to follow Chef Flay's use of peppers in a robust, bold way to enhance and balance other ingredients. I especially love habanero and am a fan of the light but powerful citrus-herbal flavor of peri-peri peppers that enhance the savory or sweet taste of whatever ingredients they are mixed with. I first tasted peri-peri fresh off the plant when I visited a plantation in Goa, India. I was inspired by the dishes of other famous Manhattan chefs, but also by the amazing variety of Manhattan street foods. For example, a street vender on Seventh, by 34th and 36th, sells the greatest shawarmas I ever ate.
I got a chance to apprentice with Shaun Smith, co-owner of Crema, which is a famous restaurant in Manhattan's Flat Iron District. Crema's unique cuisine applies French cooking techniques to Mexican dishes creating a dining experience that has been characterized as "elevated." Chef Smith was also owner of China Latino in Chelsea, which was a Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant. I felt that destiny had brought Shawn and me together and I spent two-and-a-half years studying business operations under him.
Manhattan was wonderful, but I missed California. I always enjoyed the ocean and Rockaway Beach could never serve as an acceptable substitute for Zuma Beach on Malibu. The winters, of course, were bitter. The kids were getting older and were ready for some California sun, so in 2008 we moved back to California with the intention of settling down for good. I got a good position working for Kaiser. In 2011 we bought a house in Walnut Creek that soon developed a reputation, like Grandfather's, of being a source of good food and good times. I was always providing food for the seniors in my neighborhood who would come by for a good meal and some laughter. I enjoyed barbecuing and our guests loved the results.
I began looking for locations for the restaurant of my dreams and was put in touch with Art Lopez, a real estate broker who specializes in restaurants. The two of us spent some serious time assembling a list of requirements for my ideal establishment then began checking locations in the Walnut Creek and Piedmont Areas. The Bonanza Street location came into play and seemed perfect. I signed the lease on August 1 and began working with my vision to open a small-plate gastropub, driven by gourmet cuisine. My menus include global inspired cuisine with Indian Flavors served in small plates together with suggested micro-brew or wine pairings. We have eight micro-beers on tap; four of them are constant. One seasonal beer is included in the four rotating beers. We plan to introduce tastings on the menu, offering both beer and wine flights. One of our most popular dishes is Lamb Sliders. I once served these to my mom when we were living in New York. She has been an enthusiastic supporter of the dish ever since, and would not be satisfied unless we included these on the menu.
We participate in community outreach programs, and for the past two years I've conducted fund-raising events for the Culinary Youth Connections; proceeds go to support the local foster-youth community. I was paired with a different foster-youth each year and would create a special dish for the event based upon the culture of the particular youth at that time. I am planning a series of Karma Nights that will raise funds for nonprofit organizations, hopefully beginning with Blue Star Moms. We will also support underprivileged children, the Red Cross, and the World Bank. People will be able to come, enjoy a fine meal, and help others. My PR person, Heidi Smutny, is exploring opportunities to conduct other outreach events.
My idea for a restaurant would have remained a mere daydream without the belief and support of my beloved husband, Debiprasad, who has been my strength, inspiration, and support since the two of us were together since college days. Thanks to him, my dreams really did come true and Kanishka's Neo-Indian Gastropub is providing the fine food, drink, and entertainment experience that I have always hoped for. Grandfather would love this place; he would be so proud!


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Piscifun was founded in 2013 by Ben and Peter; the two close friends have always had a passion for fishing and family. This passion leads to the company slogan: "Go with Family". As a fishing brand dedicated to offering high quality affordably priced fishing gear, Piscifun strives to cut down circulation costs. With this strategy customers across the globe can equip themselves and their families with high quality gear that will not break the bank. Go with family and enjoy your time on the water.
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Pisci means fish in Latin. Piscifun means that fishing makes people happy. We want customers to indulge themselves in fishing and enjoy the sport.
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Ben is an owner of a fishing reel manufacturer. Having been dedicated to manufacturing fishing gear for over 20 years, the manufacturer not only supplies quality products to other well-known brands, but also fosters its own original design capability. Ben's friend Peter is an avid angler who has traveled to and fished many famous fishing destinations, such as New Zealand, Malaysia, Florida, etc.
The two have been fishing partners since high school and have enjoyed the sport together a great deal since then. Driven by the common pursuit of reliable, quality products with reasonable pricing, they teamed up to create Piscifun.
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• In 2014, by the company's first anniversary, Piscifun fishing product sales quantity amounted to 80,000.
• In 2015, Piscifun fishing product sales quantity amounted to 150,000 by expanding product line and improving customer service.
• In 2016, Piscifun fishing product sales quantity amounted to 380,000. At this time, we began to enter the Russian Market.
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Champion Sta Hyt Mai is a new character introduced in The Maker. She's not quite like anyone else that Wil and the others have ever met. She is similar to the Fellicians, giant cat people, with whom Wil has worked many times. The main difference between Mai and the Fellicians is that they have fur, she does not. To find out more about Champion Sta Hyt Mai, read The Maker.
Dellani: How do you learn best?
Mai: I learn best by seeing and doing.
Dellani: How open are you to new ideas and information?
Mai: I am always looking for ways to do things better. My job is not only about upholding the law, but understanding those I must judge. If I am close minded, the process stops.
Dellani: When you walk into a room, what do you notice first?
Mai: I notice everything. With the other Champions inside me, each of us notices a different aspect. Some find exits and plot withdrawal strategies. Others decide who are most imposing threats and how to defeat them. And some look around to find a friendly face so we may enjoy one another's company.
Dellani: Is one sense more highly developed than another?
Mai: Again, because of the other Champions, my senses are all extremely well developed. I would not say that one is any more so than the rest.
Dellani: Do you usually notice problems around you?
Mai: I always notice even if I don't want to. Much of my job is catching problems before they develop into something more.
Dellani: Would you say you are an optimist or a pessimist?
Mai: Neither. I am a realistic observer of people and their environment. I remain hopeful that all will be well and resigned to the fact that it may not.
Dellani: Are you more interested in the past, the future or living in the now?
Mai: As Champion, the law and judgement lie in my hands. I must weigh all three before giving my ruling. A person's past influences their now as well as their future.
Dellani: How do you decide if you can trust someone?
Mai: I have the ability to see into a person's soul. Trust is a bond that must build over time, but I am able to see the potential there even if they don't know it themselves.
Dellani: Are you a deliberate, careful speaker, or do you talk without thinking first?
Mai: I must always weigh whatever I say with great care. As the Champion's words are often recorded for posterity, what I say will affect the lives of everyone who comes after me.
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* I'm glad that I married an older man. So, no matter how old I get, he's always older! LOL!! (Honey, I love you! :) )
* I'm wondering when I'll feel like a mom. It's been 6 years now. When do you feel like a mom? My memories of my mom show a women who is on top of things, who always knew just what to say, who fought for her kids tooth and nail. She was/is a MOM. I really don't feel like a mom. But who knows, maybe she didn't either. *shrugs* I don't know if this makes sense...but it's the truth. You always look up to someone older, and then when you get there, when you are that person, it doesn't feel like you had imagined it would.
* I need to realize that I have more say and more authority over my kids then their school teachers, church teachers, and even sometimes their doctors. I love all the aforementioned!! But, sometimes, in their presence, I fell less, like I should be deferring to them. Ultimately it is ME who makes the decisions in my child's life. It is ME who knows them best, and will do what is best for them. I guess realizing that does make me a mom!
* I was told by someone I trusted when I was 12 that my life would be full of joy. That I would have difficulties and trials, but overall that my life would be grand. And, you know what? It has and is. I graduated from University. I worked in the career of my choice, (but not the one I went to school for) and ended that career doing my dream job. How many people can say that they had their dream job by age 23? I can. That fact makes me secure in my homemaking, and in the low-skilled job that I do now. (sorry employers- you know I could do more!)
I married the most wonderful man on earth. My soul mate. Yes, we've had difficulties and trials, but we've stuck together and pushed through them. Together.
And the best blessings of all are my 3 wonderful, beautiful, brilliant children. They are my dearest treasures.
So, no matter what the next 30 years bring, I can handle it! Because I have everything I need right now. And besides, I won't be a year older on May 1st; I'll only be a day older. Just like every other day. As my mom said every year on her birthday, "You are only as old as you feel." And only you can decide how young you really are!


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It's often the smallest things that feel like the biggest deal in the fickle world of my emotional life.
Just as the crush of work has eased a bit, I've started using the whiteboard at the entrance to our team's little cubicle block to present passersby with trivia questions with multiple choice answers. Asking about the history of the English alphabet, the short-lived other name of Uranus, the tone in which most toilets flush… etc. So, anything, really, that struck my fancy from Buzzfeed's list of fun lil factoids.
It was a bit of a struggle to get people to interact with the board at first — people feel weird about interacting with technically-other-people's whiteboards, I guess. Or maybe it's the finality of that dry erase marker — declaring yourself right or wrong, even though literally no one is keeping track of who picks which answer. In any case, because of the board-shyness, for the first couple questions, I'd catch anyone who paused at the question and implore them to PICK an answer right there!
But once it got going, the little conversations that would bubble up around that board made me the happiest little cube-dweller EVER. I'd turn right round and engage people in small talk, conjecturing togetherly about what the last letter added to the English alphabet might've been (it was J!!) — and how chatting about fascinating it would be if Uranus had been named LOUISE at one point (it wasn't; GEORGE was the correct answer there). Just having an excuse to interact with the people who walk, eat, talk, work around me all the time on subjects not related to work was refreshing, even life-giving.
And the beautiful thing is that it costs zero dollars. Takes no more than a few seconds of everyone's lives. But gives us so much intangible connectivity as coworkers and co-cube dwellers.
I'm notoriously intense as a coworker — that's what my CFA team pointed out as my greatest strength and greatest weakness. It means I focus first and foremost on work, even at the detriment of the opportunities for connection-making with the people who make it all happen alongside me.
As I walked out of the office at the end of the day, that fateful day of the first trivia question, I realized how springy my step was, how positively whistle-while-you-work I was feeling. All cause of a trivia-l little addition to my ordinary workday. In this way, I remember how it's in all the little moments that life is actually lived. The big, milestoney markers may be the way you tell the big-brushstroke story of your existence, but it's all the little crumbs of daily life that make all the difference in your difference-making.
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Since the purchase of the company in 2013, Michelle Halkerston envisioned celebrating Hassett's anniversary by supporting our local community. October 16th, 2016, marked Hassett's 3rd year anniversary and the first in their new corporate location, making the milestone a little more special. What better way to celebrate three years than with three acts of kindness.
On the heels of last year's Habitat for Humanity build assist, Hassett was able to support the organization again this year, but in a different way. The DuPage Habitat for Humanity was the recipient of twenty-six tons of donated Unilock Old Greenwich Cobble Pavers. The dilemma with such an abundance of pavers is how to move the dense materials from point A to point B. On November 2nd, Hassett heard the call and donated our trucks and drivers to pick-up and deliver the pavers from Frankfurt, IL to West Chicago, IL. The pavers will be used in the construction of future homes for families in need.
In August, Louisiana experienced one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history with flooding that caused tragic loss & destruction across the state. It is hard to imagine losing everything that may be taken for granted and that includes education materials. Although miles apart, Naperville, IL based nonprofit organization The Merry Tutor wanted to make sure that children still had access to books to support and promote learning. Jane Boettcher, Founder of The Merry Tutor, reached out to ML International, a customer of Hassett Express, for assistance in transporting a truckload of donated books. Working with ML International, Hassett Express was happy to provide logistics services to ensure that donated books were delivered to the children of Louisiana.
Closer to home, Hassett acknowledged their new home base by recognizing those who keep the community safe. The team packed gift bags for the Mayor and the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department full of treats, mugs and other supplies – as a small gesture of thanks and appreciation.
Hassett looks forward to future community projects. Right round the corner is one of our favorite annual events. Each year our team sponsors a local family from DuPage County during the holidays. Our team members contribute various gifts from the family's wish list in hopes that we can help to make the holiday a little brighter by spreading cheer and demonstrating the true spirit of Christmas.


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Daylilies, or hemerocallis, are one of North America's most popular garden flowers. Despite their name, they are not true lilies, but actually belong to the amaryllis family. Hemerocallis means "day beauty" in Greek, and as the name suggests, daylily blooms only last one day, but they certainly provide a riot of color for the one day that they live, and you'll see new blooms opening up the next day.
Originally grown in Asia, the Chinese used daylilies for food and medication, since different parts of the plant will relieve pain and are edible. There are centuries' worth of writings on different medical uses of the plant. The great botanist Linnaeus discovered the daylily in the 1753 and a number of new varieties and cultivars were grown in North America and England. In fact, the daylily is so prolific that it's possible to join a horticultural society and breed a cultivar unlike any other daylily in existence.
Daylilies can come in every color except pure white and blue, and have pointed pale green foliage with a showy, sometimes striped, fragrant blossom. One of the most adaptable perennials for growing, the plant can be divided many times and spread itself all over your garden. Normal flowering time for daylilies is late spring to summer.Growing Daylilies
Daylilies should not be propagated from seed, as they don't grow true to form. However, if you do grow them from seed, plant them 12 to 48 inches apart. The plants can grow up to 48 inches high and provide a wonderful spot of color in any border garden. Daylilies can grow in any light, so don't worry about where you plant them; however, the deeper the shade, the fewer flowers will be produced. Plant them in well-drained soil that's kept moist. A word of caution about daylilies: they are extremely hard to kill and can be invasive.Recommended Varieties
There are literally dozens of daylily varieties and colors, so what you plant depends on your taste. You can talk to your garden center professionals to pick out what varieties will do well in your garden. "Stella de Oro" is a popular variety.Landscape Design Tips
Daylilies can be planted anywhere, but make a nice border plant. Be careful – they do spread easily, so plant them where there will be enough room for growth. Always buy more than one daylily to create a clump, rather than a spot, of color in your landscape design.Gardening Zones
Daylilies are hardy perennials and do well in zones 2 to 9.Problems & Pests:
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In case you missed it, the Dodgers have hired a new pitching coach. There he was on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, giving a few pointers to Jonathan Broxton, who appeared to be listening intently.
Actually, that's the Dodgers' bullpen gnome (there's a dugout version as well; for details, go to this page and search on "gnome"), which the relievers apparently bring along with them from city to city. Maybe this is all common knowledge to many of you, but I was completely unaware of this phenomenon until Randy Williams sent me the bullpen pics yesterday. Pretty great ritual, although it seems like only a matter of time before Travelocity ruins the whole thing by becoming the team's official gnome sponsor.
I've got a new ESPN column today, so I'll see you over there (and, I hope, see some of you tonight at KGB as well).
Uni Watch News Ticker: As far as I'm concerned, there was only one news story of import yesterday, and this was it. Additional info here and (self-servingly) here. "¦ Great little video report here about a 115-year-old baseball board game discovered in a Missouri attic (with thanks to Chanan Liss). "¦ Reprinted from yesterday's comments: Pirates catcher Ronny Paulino has been wearing gray shinguards with yellow trim for road games. The gray plastic blends in with his gray road pants, so when he stands up it looks like he's just wearing yellow knee pads. "¦ Seattle's new MLS team will be sponsored by Microsoft and Xbox. Real subtle jersey unveiling, too. "¦ Not sure if we've covered this before, but the double-A Reading Phillies are wearing powder blue on the road these days. "The team's official web site has it as an alternate," says Kyle Creasy, "but my buddy who is the clubby in Erie says he thinks it's an all-the-time thing." "¦ John Muir has scanned a bunch of great old photos from this book. Check out his gallery here. "¦ My friend Josh Neufeld has been writing an ongoing comic about post-Katrina New Orleans. Yesterday he asked me if I could identify this jersey, because he wants to make sure he draws it accurately from various angles, but I'm not sure what team that is. If you know, please contact Josh. "¦ The St. Paul Saints will be celebrating Prince's 50th birthday on June 7th by wearing purple jerseys with symbols replacing uniform numbers. I'd love to attend, but
I'd rather slit my wrists I have other plans. "¦ Lots of St. Louis Blues prototypes (some of which you've no doubt seen before, but probably not all of them) here, here, here, here, here, and, of course, here (courtesy of Karl Krekeler). "¦ I'd forgotten that Duaner Sanchez, who wears goggles while pitching, goes goggles-free while batting. After pitching the top of the 11th last night, he got a rare plate appearance in the bottom of the 11th and removed the specs, then put them on again to pitch the top of the 12th. "¦ Coupla interesting things about this photo of Omar Vizquel. First, when did he wear No. 42 with the Mariners? None of my uni-number reference sources list him as having worn this number (and no, that photo was not taken on April 15th of this year or last year). And second, note how his helmet underbrim appears to have been painted gray. I had heard of Jason Bay doing this (for less distraction, to be consistent with the old 5950s, etc.)," writes Mike Engle, "but I have never seen it before until now. How common was/is this modification?" Good question. I'd never even heard of it before now. Anyone..? "¦ Bumper crop of panoramic team portraits and spectacular stadium shots in this thread (with thanks to Bob Andrews). … Nobody can accuse Doc Rivers of being too obsessed with picky details. … The Danbury Mad Hatters, who'll join the EPHL this fall, have unveiled their uniforms — home, road, and alternate. It's difficult to express how much I love that logo, but let's just say I'm very anxiously awaiting the live mascot version (with thanks to Jeff Hoose).


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Maniar, N., Bach, A., Stewart, I. & Costello, J. (2015). The effect of using different regions of interest on local and mean skin temperature. Journal of Thermal Biology,49-50 33-38. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2015.01.008
The dynamic nature of tissue temperature and the subcutaneous properties, such as blood flow, fatness, and metabolic rate, leads to variation in local skin temperature. Therefore, we investigated the effects of using multiple regions of interest when calculating weighted mean skin temperature from four local sites. Twenty-six healthy males completed a single trial in a thermonetural laboratory (mean±SD): 24.0 (1.2) °C; 56 (8%) relative humidity; < 0.1 m/s air speed). Mean skin temperature was calculated from four local sites (neck, scapula, hand and shin) in accordance with International Standards using digital infrared thermography. A 50 mm×50 mm, defined by strips of aluminium tape, created six unique regions of interest, top left quadrant, top right quadrant, bottom left quadrant, bottom right quadrant, centre quadrant and the entire region of interest, at each of the local sites. The largest potential error in weighted mean skin temperature was calculated using a combination of a) the coolest and b) the warmest regions of interest at each of the local sites. Significant differences between the six regions interest were observed at the neck (P < 0.01), scapula (P < 0.001) and shin (P < 0.05); but not at the hand (P=0.482). The largest difference (±SEM) at each site was as follows: neck 0.2 (0.1) °C; scapula 0.2 (0.0) °C; shin 0.1 (0.0) °C and hand 0.1 (0.1) °C. The largest potential error (mean±SD) in weighted mean skin temperature was 0.4 (0.1) °C (P < 0.001) and the associated 95% limits of agreement for these differences was 0.2–0.5 °C. Although we observed differences in local and mean skin temperature based on the region of interest employed, these differences were minimal and are not considered physiologically meaningful.
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Challenge yourself as you paddle down 10 kilometers of exciting rapids with names like "Congo Loco" and "Rock around the Croc". As you descend down the river, you'll have a chance to admire the lush greenery, vines, and different types of insects, birds and animals, like monkeys and sloths. About half way down the river you'll have a chance to see the river rapids from the shore, while enjoying fresh tropical fruit and relaxing with the rest of your group! When your rafting adventure is finished, enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch at a lovely restaurant. After your day full of nature, adventure and delicious food, we'll drive you to your hotel in Arenal.
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NEW MILFORD - As a young boy, Michael Gold often wondered why his father stopped on his way into the grocery store to talk to a wheelchair-bound man, offered rides to the elderly, or gave money to the homeless people he encountered on trips to New York City.
Gold said his father, Ray - blessed with a comfortable life - instructed his son in the Biblical principal that "to whom much is given, much is expected."
Today Michael Gold , the owner of Geron Nursing on the village green, is a husband and father who endorses a similar philosophy.
At the United Way of Western Connecticut's first campaign kickoff breakfast since the Danbury-based organization merged with the Housatonic-Shepaug branch, Gold told how his wife, Kathy, enthusiastically shopped for a new backpack, school clothes and supplies for a needy little girl, one of more than 145 children helped by United Way's annual back-to-school clothing program.
The organization's efforts on behalf of school-age children "stirred my heart that there are people in our own community who aren't getting what they need," Gold said.
When local residents are asked to give money to help their less-fortunate neighbors, Gold advised them to give generously because United Way "touches so many lives.''
New Milford High School senior Allie Fitzpatrick said joining United Way's 30-member youth leadership program has made far more of a difference in her life than just another line on her resume for college.
"This has been just the most rewarding experience," she said. "It's awesome to see what a difference we can make in people's lives."