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Ladyhawke (R. Donner, 1985), Red Savina Habanero

Ladyhawke, a classic romantic movies

When I think of a romantic movie for those who are truly capable touching the heart, among the first that come to mind is certainly Ladyhawke. I have seen it so many times ... but I never tire! I recently purchased the DVD, because I would not miss in my movie collection in a medieval fantasy famiglia.Ambientato beautiful ladies, knights and without blemish and without fear spells, this film is the epitome of romance in the story of two lovers hampered in their feelings by an evil curse. Released in 1985 and toured mostly in Italy (in the castle of Torrechiara), has an important cast with actors like Rutger Hauer in the part of Captain Etienne Navarre, Michelle Pfeiffer, in the beautiful Isabeau, the his beloved, and Matthew Broderick, a small thief named Philippe, who will help them overcome the terrible obstacles that divide them. In the alternate history epic scenes of breathtaking landscapes, close combat, and even funny little entr'actes (Philippe's monologues that attempt to justify his misdeeds to his conscience), but it is love that rules over all, in the poignant words and in the eyes of two lovers Isabeau and Navarre.

The plot: Philippe Gaston, a thief known as "Mouse," ended in the prisons of the evil Bishop of Aguillon (John Wood), but manages to escape so daring. Pursued relentlessly by his captors, manages to escape thanks to the meeting with a mysterious knight who will flee the pursuers with the use of weapons. That knight is the former captain of the guard Aguillon, Etienne Navarre, back in town to avenge the bishop. He is accompanied by an inseparable hawk. Since then the fate of the little thief and the knight will join in this extraordinary adventure. During an overnight stay in an old farm, Philippe notices a strange phenomenon: the waning of the dark, appeared to his hooded eyes, a beautiful woman and accompanied by a large wolf while Navar king disappears with his hawk. At dawn, the woman and the wolf disappears and reappears Navarre with the hawk. The thing is riperterà in the following days. During an armed confrontation, both the rider and his hawk were wounded, but Navarre has it that Philippe save the life of the bird than her, leading to the castle ruins of an old priest Imperius (Leo McKern). It is here that the little thief discovers the truth: Isabeau Navarre and his beloved are victims of a terrible curse for the day as he has human form as she turns into a hawk, by night she has human form as he becomes a large black wolf, "always together, eternally divided." The curse has been launched against the lovers by the Bishop of Aguillon, who was also in love with the beautiful Isabeau, but which, having been rejected by her, did not hesitate to invoke the powers of the underworld. There is only one way to break the terrible spell, that deal with the prelate, "a day without the night and a night without day." What will it mean? Will Isabeau and Navarre, with the help of Philippe and the priest Imperius, beat the bishop and finally be able to live their love?

The film has its poignant moments in the instant that the two become lovers, trying to tap in the split second that sees them both in their human form. I am reminded of the episode where the wolf / Navarre falls into a frozen lake and is saved by Philippe, risking their lives, helped by Imperius, and watched in despair Isabeau. As soon as the wolf, standing next to Isabeau, takes over the senses, rises the dawn of manufacture, for a moment the two lovers seem to be touched, but the usual illusion. The cry of pain of Navarre, and the hawk / Isabeau takes flight, is the symbol of human suffering in love. I think the film is very exciting because in the modern characterization in spite of the setting medieval, Michelle Pfeiffer and Rutger Hauer is beautiful is the hero, strong, romantic and determined that every woman wants to have at his side. Indovinatissimo the character of Philippe Gaston, with a very young Matthew Broderick in a state of grace, like that of Imperius, the old sage who knows the secrets to defeat the evil bishop. Small criticism: the soundtrack, produced by Alan Parsons, appears to be too "electronic" for such a film would have been better and maybe something more soft sounds. This of course for my taste, the fact remains that Ladyhawke remains a masterpiece of romantic movies of all time.


Title: Ladyhawke

Year: 1985
Length: 121 min.
Cast: Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Broderick, John Wood, Leo McKern
Director: Richard Donner
Music: Alan Parsons

DVD Best price: 9.90 €

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DVD, chili

The aesthetics of Spicy

One of my husband's hobby is the care of the garden. He devotes much of his time. One of his main problems is that, where we live now, we do not have a garden! We live in an apartment on the second floor with spacious balconies and one of these, the largest and the sunniest, has become his garden. With the assistance of vessels from different dimensions, this balcony has reduced to a kind of "hanging garden". At first it started with small plants of spices (marjoram, sage, oregano, etc ...), then continued with more crops more demanding: giant parsley, basil leaf salad (with enormous leaves, which he uses to make his delicious pesto alla Genovese), carpets of chives, borage forests. But his pride is without doubt the chillies. He left with the classic quality, then gradually enriched its collection with the variety "Tondo Calabrese," "Kill" (small chillies large as peas, cluster, he said peppers), the 'Habanero Yellow "(yellow , beautiful), to the summit, reached this year with the cultivation of white pepper ("Habanero White"), we did not know existed. But in my opinion, the most beautiful is undoubtedly the Red Savina Habanero.

Originating in Central America, all varieties of chilli were unknown in Europe until the discovery of Christopher Columbus, but were soon imported into the continent along with other vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, corn, etc ...). Initially used for ornamental purposes, were later used for storing food as a spice and cheap (under the name "Pepe of India") in place of the common pepper, then expensive. The substance that determines the "hotness" of chili peppers is capsaicin, and the grades of spiciness of many varieties are cataloged in a list called "Scoville scale", in the first place is pure capsaicin and the last common sweet pepper. The Habanero Red Savina, the family of "Solanaceae" species Capsicum chinense, "is a spicy Guinness Book of Records (577,000 Scoville units). The complete cycle lasts about 90 days, but often, with proper care, even beyond. The plant stems and large bright green leaves, can reach a height of 70 cm, has white flowers and a good production of about 30/40 to plant berries, the fruit has a rough surface and a color that changes from green bright to deep red and shiny when mature. The scent is unique, different from the classic chili, very intense.

I do not eat spicy, I immediately shared this passion. Then one day it happened that the strong wind that dropped to the ground a few pots, my husband thought of bringing home the plants of chilli which took more than the rarest varieties. the evening had visitors who were amazed by the beauty of these gorgeous shrubs, with red peppers from a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Red Savina Habanero especially attracted much attention of my friends who asked me to be able to cultivate the seeds of their own. Eventually he broke away some berries to the head, upon the recommendation of my husband to handle with some care when opening. In short, I had never considered the "aesthetics" of the pepper plant, which until then had given only succulent plants (my favorite), some classic evergreens and geraniums. From that day I always do make some nice vase to put on other balconies or on the stairs, visitors will always remain visibly affected. The only care: care for children, do not let them bring the berries!

For my husband is the main function of the food chili, which prefer to consume fresh (when available), but also retains in many ways to use it in the winter months. I leave you with some of his advice on methods of conservation, in case you like him to fans of spicy food. Hello!


CONSERVATION OF PEPPER:

POWDER: The best way to keep and use the chili is dried in the sun and grind with all the seeds. We should add only the advice to keep the powder in glass jars sealed and placed in a dry place. In this way it has always on hand to flavor dishes.
NECKLACE OR BRAIDS: stems are threaded with a needle and thread and are dried in the sun. Furnish the kitchen with color and are always ready to use. It is the most widespread and more practical.
OIL: are preserved in olive oil is freshly picked, or dried, whole or chopped to taste. After a fortnight, the oil will turn red and can be used. A suggestion: eat it within three to four months of preparation and do not roll up as they consume. Contact with hot pepper, oil increases the acidity and can cause stomach upset.
SAVE: put in the pot together, peppers and tomatoes. The ratio is 4 to 1, four parts of hot peppers and some tomatoes. Boil together and remove from heat when tomatoes are cooked. We move everything in the mill and the lies kept in a big pot for half a day left to dry. Finally, we must place it in jars with a little oil over. Just a teaspoon of this preserve to flavor gravies, sauces and all kinds of food.
pickled peppers once collected, open them and let them dry in the sun for a day, then put them in jars and cover them with vinegar. The vinegar can be used insaporirà and leaving the peppers in jars. With vinegar can liven up dishes of potatoes or boiled vegetables, is also great to accompany boiled.
WATER: freshly picked, the peppers are placed in jars with a clove of garlic, mint leaves and covering everything with a lot of salt water. They're great as a dressing and combine well with meat dishes.

Product: Red Savina Habanero

seed Cost: 2.00 € (Ebay)

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Pic Indolor CS 510 meter pressure

An instrument for the protection your health

few months ago we decided to buy a pressure gauge in the family auto and chose Pic Indolor Diagnostic CS 510. This meter is the wrist, very easy to use, so ideal for a daily measurement. The need arose after seeing some friends start having high blood pressure, although relatively young age. The problems related to hypertension are among the most common ones that afflict modern man, almost always closely related to cardiovascular disease are among the leading causes of death in Western countries (stroke and heart attack before the cause of death in Italy). Stress, smoking and caffeine are important in order to affect on a pre-existing natural predisposition to hypertension.

But what is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the blood flow within the artery itself. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and pumps out blood is called the maximum or systolic pressure. The pressure, however, measured when the heart expands and draws the blood within it is called a minimum or diastolic pressure. In accordance with the directives of the WHO (World Health Organization), have been established several "range" within which a person can be defined as normal, hypertensive or hypotensive. The Borderline, which is subject to the risk of hypertension (Which often must monitor her blood pressure) values, traveling between the 140/160 and 90/95 for the maximum pressure to minimum pressure. Beyond these values, the subject is hypertensive.

How does the CS 510?
It uses the oscillometric method. We must apply the cuff to his left wrist, fastened tight enough otherwise the values \u200b\u200bmay be skewed, with your palms facing up and also with the display facing upwards. The arm should be placed over a table at heart level. At this point, pressing the START button, the machine automatically begins to swell. Thus, the CS 510 determines analyzing blood pressure oscillations. Once measured the amplitude and gradient of pressure oscillations, the unit will display the maximum and minimum pressure, while measuring the pulse rate. The CS 510 is capable of storing up to a maximum of 90 readings, ideal for those who must follow the course of your blood pressure regularly. On the large display are the value of maximum pressure, least, pulse rate, the number sequence memory, and some symbols that indicate when the batteries (AAA size simple stylus) are low. Will also be provided with a hard-shell case to store the unit, which then can be transported without trauma (eg travel).

Well, gutted the use of this contraption, that it seemed a good buy right away, we discovered that my blood pressure is around 130/80 on average and I can feel satisfied. My husband, who does not smoke and drink coffee (lucky him), is definitely hypothesis: its standard pressure 100/60 and sometimes also goes under ... but he says he feels so good! To conclude, the CS 510 is a simple device but can be a good ally to monitor your blood pressure and it would be wrong not to have one at home to protect their health and that of their families.

Product: CS 510-meter Pic Indolor Pressure
Manufacturer: Artsana
Cost: € 50.00 (on Ebay)

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About the Gorilla

Here's an interesting article of Mr. JP Jobogo on the tragic situation North Kivu and the impact on the nature of human life.

Gorillas sector under rebels control
By: JP Mirindi Jobogo (ICCN-Goma-DRC)


It is now two month since i returned from Ireland where attended a course in World Heritage Management. I thought this was the right time to share my academic experience with my colleagues in the field, unfortunately the park was hosting rebels instead of tourists. Maximum efforts were done by rangers and conservation NGOs after the killing of the four gorillas in August 2007. The Chief Warden Norbert Mushenzi and others colleagues were very active, but they could not resist after the deployment of rebels group commanded by Laurent Nkunda in Mikeno sector.

Eight gorillas were killed since January 2007 and the number of the rangers killed under the course of their duties keeps on increasing. Since August, the park has no longer the control on gorilla sector where the militias are based. Fifty habituated gorillas are lost in the transboundary region between DRC, Rwanda and Uganda. They will be safe if they managed to escape in the neighbouring reserves in Rwanda or in Uganda. It is difficult to confirm weather they are safe or not. We hope the political crisis will get a solution very soon so that we monitor the remaining population and protect them.

Rangers from Bikenge, Bukima and Jomba Patrol Posts were obliged to bring their families to the Head Quarters. The whole gorilla sector including Rutshuru, Jomba and Rugari is currently occupied by militias.

This has also affected school children to move to the new villages since there was a fear that school children will be enrolled forcefully rebel’s movement. The situation remains confused and some sectors are inaccessible. Last week end 27 October 2007, the rangers from Kabaraza attempted to conduct a patrol along Ngwenda River to monitor the hippo pool; unfortunately they fall in an ambush and exchanged fire with the Mai Mai rebels. The rangers run short of bullet and RWIKO was shot dead while GATO was injured at the shoulder and was rescued by Medecins Sans Frontieres team based at Kiwanja; Gato is now recovering in Rutshuru hospital.
The crisis is now general and has affected the community’s livelihood in both Masisi and Rutshuru. The price of food at local market has increased; all farmers are now living as refugees in camps where they are being assisted by local NGOs, In Goma the price of charcoal has increased from 5,500 Fr. (11 USD) to 11,000 Fr. (20 USD) almost a double; this has also caused an impact on deforestation around the park. On the park,s level, in the central sector the Mai Mai have agreed to join the government army and are now regrouped to get ready to the military training. A section of rangers was deployed last week to protect the remaining hippos after the departure of the Mai Mai rebels group. Lulimbi sector is still occupied by Interahamwe rebels group, and Rumangabo in the gorilla sector, the rangers posts are occupied by rebels since September and all park staff are regrouped at Rumangabo Head Quarters and others in Goma until the area is safe. On the other side of Rwanda and Uganda, gorilla tourism is doing as normal. We hope there will be a solution on the crisis to allow rangers to monitor the remaining gorillas after the cisefire.

The forest used by Chimpanzees is being cut down for charcoal burning.
(Credit phot. R. Muir)