194 harpoon

harpoon - arpão

harpoon must be deployed - arpão deve ser implantado

Swap between uma troca
troca

there was a swap between - houve uma troca


Definições de respectively
advérbio
separately or individually and in the order already mentioned (used when enumerating two or more items or facts that refer back to a previous statement).
"they received sentences of one year and eight months, respectively"

193 Taste Psychology: Learning To Love Foods You Don’t Like

Taste Psychology: Learning To Love Foods You Don’t Like


Chances are there are foods you love now that you hated as a kid. But how many foods do you still avoid just because you think you don’t like them?
Young palates struggle with things like mustard, onions and asparagus, and instead prefer more bland, less intense flavors. But as adults we sometimes cling to these preferences without ever stopping to question the value or meaning of our opinions.
But in reality, what joy is there in being a picky eater?
While it’s true that taste is subjective, I’ve never heard a convincing argument that it’s better to dislike a food than to like one. It is certainly more fun to like things, and it is often far more convenient. Just try getting a serious chef to make a signature dish without onions. It isn’t easy.
But is it possible to learn to like a food if you don’t like the taste?
It turns out that most of the time we decide what we like before we bother to experience it, and this prejudice clouds our perception of what we actually encounter. This effect of perception bias has been demonstrated repeatedly in psychology experiments where food color and taste have been manipulated. To see this for yourself, use food coloring to alter the appearance of several bowls of lemon Jell-O and have your friends guess what flavors they are tasting. Very few will say they taste lemon unless the color is still yellow.
The psychology of taste is further complicated by our natural aversion to things that are new or different from what we are expecting. Foods with unique textures such as mushrooms and okra often fall victim to this bias. In these cases the unfamiliarity and strangeness of the texture makes us slightly uncomfortable, and we interpret this feeling as a personal dislike. However, this reaction reflects the food’s uniqueness rather than its true character.
Our tendency to dislike and often hate things that extend beyond our perceptual comfort zones is explored in Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. He argues that we make snap judgments about everything we encounter based on prior experience. And while this ability can sometimes help us make wise decisions, it can also explain why pilot testing can’t predict the success of new concept T.V. shows likeSeinfeld.
In other words, sometimes our first impressions are wrong.
Knowing about this bias can help you overcome aversions to foods you think you don’t like, and even learn to love them. The first step is deciding that there is value in enjoying a food you currently do not enjoy. I’m not saying you should develop an appreciation for frozen pasta, but most fresh, natural whole foods are worth rediscovering for both taste and culture.
The second step is dedicating yourself to keep trying the rejected food until you find it prepared in a way you like. This is not as bad as it sounds, since there is a good chance that the reason you do not like a food in the first place is because what you were served as a child was either canned, frozen or of industrial (low) quality. Since peaches and plums taste completely different when you get them at the farmers market, doesn’t it stand to reason that the same is true for green beans, broccoli and beets? Also, with each venture your taste will become more acclimated to the flavor and your aversion will dissipate.
Fine dining represents another great opportunity to explore foods you haven’t enjoyed in the past. I was finally won over on brussels sprouts after a spectacular meal in San Francisco, and now consider them one of my favorite autumn ingredients.
Even if a certain food doesn’t end up on your favorites list, learning to at least enjoy it in a casual way will enrich your life and help you develop an appreciation for new and unique experiences. The Chinese culture pays particular reverence to textures in food, and this attitude allows them to enjoy a far more diverse and interesting range of ingredients than any Western culture.
The key word here is “enjoy.” Eating vegetables is undeniably healthy, but the best reason to eat broccoli is that you absolutely love it.
What foods do you hate? Are you ready to get over it?
Originally published October 5, 2009.

192 The Apostrophe S - ('S)

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The Apostrophe S - ('S)
Possessive Case - Genitive Case
Also called the possessive case, the genitive case is when we add apostrophe S (’s) to show possession, that something belongs to another or a type of relationship between things.
e.g. Woodward’s house, Your brother’s friend
The meaning of X’s Y is:
= The Y of X
= The Y belonging to X (Y is normally a thing)
= The Y which has some relation with X (Y is often a person)
The Rules:
We normally use the ’s with people, animals though it can also be used with places, organizations and companies (which suggest a group of people).
It is not common to use the ’s with non-living things.
1. Singular nouns
add 's (apostrophe S)
My mother’s house is next to the beach. (= the house of my mother)
Jason’s car was stolen last night. (= the car of Jason)
Tomorrow, we’re all going to see the museum’s new art exhibit.
2. Plural nouns ending in –s
only add the apostrophe ' (without the S)
The two sisters’ house is next to mine. (= the house of the two sisters)
The plumbers’ tools were rusty. (= the tools of the plumbers)
The players’ boots were dirty and smelly after the game. (= the boots of the players)
Notice that the pronunciation is the same for certain possessives:
My friend’s house = the house of my friend = 1 friend
My friends’ house = the house of my friends = 2 or more friends
You can usually distinguish whether the speaker is referring to one or two friends by listening to the context of what the speaker says.
3. Plural nouns not ending in –s:
add 's
Be careful not to trip over the children’s toys. (= the toys of the children)
The women’s bathroom is currently flooded with water.
The presidential candidate is often called the people’s favorite politician.
4. Singular noun ending in –s:
It depends…
a. Most names: add  's (apostrophe S)
They had a really good time at James’s barbecue last Friday.
We spent the day admiring Frances’s new car.
b. Classical or religious names: add ' (only the apostrophe)
Jesus’ disciples carried out the teachings of Jesus.
Sophocles’ plays are still performed today.
5. Possessive nouns as part of a phrase
Sometimes more than one word/noun is a possessive. The same rules as above are still valid:
The King of Sparta’s wife was called Helen.
The President of Chile’s speech was very long.
I accidentally took someone else’s bag home by mistake.
I had to give my boss three weeks’ notice that I was leaving the company.
If there are two owners of something, we add 's to the final name:
Rick and Steve’s car is quite old.
But, if each person owns a car, then add 's to both names:
Rick’s and Steve’s cars are quite old.
Notice how the verb is in plural form.
6. No Noun
If the meaning is clear, we can use the possessive without a noun after it.
Her hair is longer than Jill’s. (= Jill’s hair)
We ate at Billy’s last night. (= Billy’s Diner or Billy’s house)
Whose bag is this? It’s Jane’s.  (= Jane’s bag)