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Inventor Sirs Fried Foods Will Never Be The Same Hy Andrew (iray Special To The Host Growing up in a large family in the rural hills of Kentucky on fatty meat cooked in pork lard and remembering the discom fort of two ulcers at the age of 15. was enough to inspire Neal Thompson to invent something "revolutionary" lor fried-food lovers. He has developed a signi ficant equipment innova tion for frying foods that - compared to traditional constant-pressure cooking - saves time, energy and shortening, while reducing shrinkage and waste, and can sterilize perishable foods to enable longer stor age life without refrigera tion. Also, “there is less con tact with hot oil which means an added degree of safety." says the inventor and founder of his own company, Precision Pro cessing. Inc . of Pitts burgh. Pa. “My invention was cre ated because I was born with a digestive problem and could not eat fried foods." Thompson says, re calling that he would place fried meat back in the skillet with water to boil oefore eating to avoid getting sick This was the beginning of his career as an inventor "There were no funds for toys when I was growing up in Central Kentucky, So I made my own bicycles and coaster wagons from junk piles in the neighborhood." he says, adding, “science was my favorite subject in I.KKT: Neal Thompson, inventor of the Pulse-Purge method and president of Precision Processing. Inc , Pittsburgh. Pa l{|(iHT: The Thompson Cooker uses a pulsed pressure process for quick cooking and low energy consumption, and uses steam to blow oil off food resulting in a low-calorie, low choles terol product The Cooker is fully auto matic. an exceptionally easy to clean, and can deep-fry foods of many types - chicken, fish, vegetables and donuts - without flavor transfer ine Kin grade Me also spent a lot of lime reading while attending a technical and mechanical high school where science and math were empha sized After high school, advanced learning at tech nical schools accredited through the University of Chicago expanded his knowledge. Further elec trical and mechanical training in the Army and his experience gained while working in the fast food business made him decide to "transfer tech nology to dollars." After 15 years of "ex tremely hard work,” and even a call to the White House to cut through the red tape, the 58-year-old self taught engineer had to come up with "Pulse Purge " cooking and the Thompson Cooker Both are patented and gaining acceptance in the market place. despite obstacles over the years Thompson says "The food industry is very slow to accept inno vations." he feels When Thompson began test ing his cooker and cook ing method six years ago. he was offered $2 million outright" from a major fast-food franchise He de dined the otter.'he says, knowing that his years of struggle were soon to pay much more His product has caught the eye of major oversears countries such as Japan. Italy. West Ger many and Nigeria The Thompson Cooker and Pulse-Purge process have been subjected to un usually thorough testing and evaluation before be mg announced "in order to overcome the credibility problem that still surfaces with black entrepreneurs." Thompson explains, adding that a smaller version ol the cooker will soon bt available for stove-lop cooking in the home. Mayor Knox Welcomes Youngsters To NYSP Mayor Eddie Knox and Dr. Wilbert Greenfield wel comed Charlotte area youngsters to the 5th an nual National Youth Sports Program, (NYSP) held at the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. NYSP is a recreational and enrich ment program sponsored by the NCAA with local help by the Community Service Administration. “I hope to see many of you as Johnson C. Smith football players in the future." Knox remarked. “I attended a -summer camp of another sort, but it provided me with the in spiration to achieve." Dr. Greenfield continued With the same theme in his remarks. " I hope to see you back as future students at Johnson C. Smith." stated Greenfield. "Education is the kev to every opportun ity the future holds." Participants from all parts of the city from age 10-18 learn skills in a wide range of athletic and re creational sports. Free physicals, sickle cell and TB tests are included Tricia Dixon. Russell Sims and Sandra Hill are co ordinating an enrichment program. “We invite community leaders in to talk with the Stroud, Moore Elected To NEH Offices James Mroud of Char lotte and Betty Moore of Mt. Mourne~ were'elecled " officers of the Middle At lantic District of the Na tional Executive House keepers Association during the District's Sixth Annual ^Biennial Assembly held at "the Great Smokies Hilton in Asheville. Stroud, elected Treasur er and Moore, elected Se cretary, will serve for two years. Both are members of the Metrolina Chapter of the National Executive Housekeepers Association and Stroud is Director of Environmental Services while Moore is Assistant Director of Environmental Services, at Charlotte Me morial Hospital and Me dical Center. Both officers have served as president of the local chapter and have been active in the chapter since 1970. The purpose of the Asso ciation is to bring together in professional association in the country's executive effort to work for excell ence in the field of execu tive housekeeping Anyone desiring more in formation about the local —chapter or Association, should contact Stroud or Moore at Charlotte Memo rial Hospital and Medical Center. Monday through Friday from 8 a m until 4:81) p in. CTS Announces Pass Outlets Effective Monday. June 22. Charlotte Transit Sys tem TRAC passes will be sold at five new outlets. TRAC passes are good for unlimited rides during the months for which they are sold The new sales outlets include the Belk and Ivey's uptown stores. Mechanics and Farmers Bank on Beatties Ford Road and the uptown branches of North western and Southern Na tional Banks Other sales locations include City Hall, the Uptown Transit In formation Center and neighborhood locations of the City Service Center. Local TKAC passes cost S20 and express TRAC passes are $25 per month. The Charlotte City Council is currently considering an increase in these and other transit fares If approved TRAC pass prices would increase by $5 and would be reflected in passes sold for the month of August LIVE LIKE A KING! EARN EXTRA CASH!! . DONA TE BLOOD PLASMA!!! HELP OTHERS WHILE HELPING YOURSELF! NEW DONORS Bring This Ad And Receive An Extra *500 With First Donation Mon. - Tues. - Thurs. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 P.M. Professional Medical Staff Waiting To Sene You! UNIVERSAL BIOLOGICS . 201 S. Kings Dr. 333-1106 Heart Attack Warning Signals i wring a neat attack your body usually sends out warning signals that your heart is starving for nxy gen An uncomfortable pressure, tullness. squeez mg or pain in the center nt your chest lor more than two minutes is one signal I’ain that spreads to your shoulders, neck or arms is another Dizziness, faint mg. sweating, nausea or shortness of breath may :tfs** oeeur The signals are not always present Some limes they may subside only to return Help your heart! Learn to recognize these signals and take last action You can reduce1 your risk of a tatal heart attack You also may limit the permanent damage to your heart mus cle Seek expert medical help Ask someone to drive y ou to the nearest hospital <>r. call the emergency rescue service in your area Washington Heights Garden Club Meeting The June meeting <il the Washington Height Garden * tub held June IT. was tilled with many happen mgs It was decided that the Junmrctts would meet with ttie ( ouncil of Ga.rdens June 24 Funds lor a pro posed Carowmds trip were discussed Four new members were inducted into the Junior otts They are Kelli Scott. Marie Scott. Stacy Davis and Linda Brown Mrs Minnie Hayes ol 22lti Book er Ave . was hostess this •month She served deli cious refreshments Mem bers who attended the .meeting this month were: Shennia Lindsay. Deborah Grew Yolanda Strate. Min nie Hayes. Terri Lindsay. Kelli Scott. Marie Scott. Linda Brown. Duma Wil liams. Mrs Lois Scott and Mrs Geniva Sizemore The July meeting will be held at the home of Shenna Lind say. :!1 IK Southwest Blvd Liquid Soup Liquid soap has been around since 186p - The Mtftfey - Changer Now Open _7'o7he Public Hurulrrd.s <>| thousands of Mncricans survive a heart attack each year Mow « \er lheir hearts are olten loll with sears areas o| lunctionniK tissue Xiiierican Heart Associa Moil supported scientists are looking for ways to turn that scar tissue hack into turn tionium muscle i 'tie leading researcher is l.arry K l.emanski. I*t I) ot the I'niversity ot Wisconsin Medical Center iti Madison Me s usinu Mexican salamanders m hasic research aimed at tinihnu a chemical that w ill reverse the damage that ■•■curs to the heart during an attack Detective 'trams ot the salamander art* born with gut tissue that apparently fails to produce the chemicals ne cessary for full develop ment of the salamander heart Or Lemanski can correct the defect by taking gut tissue from normal salamander embryos -and transplanting it into defect ive embryos Within 2-f hours, the mutant heart begins beating and pump ing blood I'ttis treatment is based • >n a biological process called "induction." where b\ one dev eloping organ or tissue produces a die lineal substance that mllu ences the format ion of a neighboniu^ii^ai^liwill embryos o| animals with I>ai khones, virtually every 'limp in the body is lormed by induction including the i curt I)r l.emanski emphasi/ es that much work remains i' be done Indore his re search can he applied to humans, but he feels it has (M.teniiai "If we can iso ale the spectlic substance in salamanders and then Imd a similar substance m humans it might be appli cable- in patients whose hearts have been scarred by heart attacks, ' he says Someday it may be possible in turn that scar tissue back into functional muscle, so the patients can return in their pre-heart atlai k activ ilv levels THE HILL v fuTi.rr-l food jto & |uice bar NATURAL ¥7'/W'vf-w Lunch Served r (JOD I1-3M-F FOR LUNCH l ake Out Counter Service ( all <)rd«*rs In. 333-8349 1000 S. Kings Dr. u ilh this (nI free small juice u illi lunch . <>p«*n M-F 9:30-6 Sat. 9:30-o Lewis Auto Body Shop 332-1298 1200 *• 101,1 St* 332-1297 •PAINTS CARS«CUSTOMIZING •VINYL TOPS»FRAME WORK»GLASS INSTALLATION •SUN ROOF INSTALLED EXPERT a QUALITY WORKMANSHIP We Repair And Rebuild Wrecks To Look New. y You bend them;_ we mend them. I;» ^ <*iirs ol Kxppi ienct1 Wr \\arranls \|| |{<*|>airs kids on career opportun ities.'' explained Tricia Dixon. "Doctors, lawyers, members of the City Coun cil and many others are guests. We also set up edu cational programs with nu tritionists. nurses and others to provide a well rounded approach to help ing the youngsters develop their total selves." NYSP director Eddie McGirt will hold open re gistration through Friday Applications may be picked up or filled out at the downstairs classrooms —instde Broyboy fam._ For further information, call 378-t0t2. NYSP also holds winter sessions which are open to participants of the summer program. NYSP runs from June 21 to July 22. "At most banks you’re talking to an institution. My customers talk to me.” “I’m a Personal Banker at Wachovia, and one of the most satisfying aspects of my job is that I can give my customers the kind of personal attention that’s lacking at so many institutions. “First, my customers know the telephone number where I can be reached during business hours. They know I have the training and experience to help them with a complete range of banking needs, from opening a checking account to arranging a loan. And finally, they know I have the authority to make decisions. “If that sounds like the kind of banking relationship you'd like, call me and let s talk about it. Or stop by and see me this week." Wachovia Bank&Trust I Member F D I C Polly W. Brewer SuRaw Creek Office 4111 N. Tryon Charlotte, 378-5307
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