Thursday, February 7, 2008

February 6th Homework

FOR SOME REASON, LINKING WOULD NOT WORK. I WILL FIX THE PROBLEM LATER.

Works Cited



Sarkin, Jeremy. “The Tension between Justice and Reconciliation in Rwanda:

Politics, Human Rights, Due Process and the Role of the Gacaca Courts in Dealing with the Genocide.” Journal of African Law. 45, 2; 143-172. JSTOR.

Springfield Twp. HS Library. 6 February, 2008. .



This article primarily focuses on the effectiveness of the gacaca methods in trying and punishing alleged perpetrators of the 1994 genocide, not so much its legal role in smaller communities in terms of decision-making. The article approaches the method through a legal lens, citing many different individuals’ and parties’ comments on the gacaca legal system put in place in Rwanda.



Scheffer, David. “It Takes a Rwandan Village.” Foreign Policy. 143: 84-85. JSTOR.

Springfield Twp. HS Library. 6 February, 2008. .



This brief article primarily focuses on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. In addition, the author compares and contrasts the role of the ICTR with the gacaca legal system put in place at a national level.



Van Hoyweghen, Saskia. “The Urgency of Land and Agrarian Reform in

Rwanda.” African Affairs. 98, 392: 353-372. JSTOR.

Springfield Twp. HS Library. 6 February, 2008. .



This article provides an overview of the rural infrastructure in Rwanda and how this infrastructure is conducive with the gacaca method of community development and conflict resolution. It also provides some background information as to the problems with Rwanda’s current systems of land development.



Fisanick, Christina. The Rwanda Genocide Farmington Hill: Greenhaven Press,

2004.



This book contains several essays summarizing the Rwandan genocide. In addition, the book also discusses the effectiveness and structure of the gacaca method in repairing Rwandan communities and penalizing perpetrators of genocide.



Williams, Nigel. "How the Ancient Egyptians Brewed Beer." Science. 273, 5274: 432. July 26, 1999. JSTOR. Springfield Twp. HS Library. 6 February, 2008. .


This article provides an in depth look at how cilantro/coriander was used to brew beer in Egypt. The article included the process of the brewing and the extent of the beer's usage, shipping, etc., which provided insight as to if the process was used more widely than in Ancient Egypt alone.

"Coriander." History of Garden Vegetables.
JSTOR. Springfield Twp. HS Library. 6 February, 2008. .

This article provides a brief overview of the trade routes of coriander as well as the various uses in different nations. The article also discusses the various terms used for coriander in different nations, as well as different growing techniques.

Haldane, Cheryl Ward. "Shipwrecked Plant Remains." The Biblical Archaeologist. 53, 1: 55-60. March 1990. JSTOR. Springfield Twp. HS Library. 6 February, 2008. .

This article discusses coriander as it was found in the remains of older ships, leading scientists to believe that the seed was marketed in a large scale during this period. In addition, the article discusses where the ship may have been going and the general trade routes of the ship, providing insights into the general movement of coriander seeds.

Crackles, F. E. "Medieval Gardens in Hull: Archaeological Evidence." JSTOR. Springfield Twp. HS Library. 6 February, 2008. .

This article discusses the presence of coriander in Medieval gardens, primary in monasteries. The article also touches on possible research done on the plant as well as uses during the Middle Ages.


Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Possible research leads...

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http://www.arts.adelaide.edu.au/centrefooddrink/links/
Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink

Fisanick, Christina. The Rwanda Genocide Farmington Hill: Greenhaven Press, 2004.

International Journal of Food Microbiology Volume 74, Issues 1-2, 25 March 2002, Pages 101-109
Antimicrobial activity of individual and mixed fractions of dill, cilantro, coriander and eucalyptus essential oils*1

ABSTRACT: Essential oils from dill (Anethum graveolens L.), coriander (seeds of Coriandrum sativum L.), cilantro (leaves of immature C. sativum L.) and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus dives) were separated into heterogeneous mixtures of components by fractional distillation and were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy. Minimum inhibitory concentrations against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were determined for the crude oils and their fractions. Essential oil of cilantro was particularly effective against Listeria monocytogenes, likely due to the presence of long chain (C6–C10) alcohols and aldehydes. The strength and spectrum of inhibition for the fractions often exceeded those determined in the crude oils. Mixing of fractions resulted in additive, synergistic or antagonistic effects against individual test microorganisms.

Essential Oil Composition of Cilantro

Leaf oil was isolated from two commercial samples of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.) and from growth-chamber-grown plants at five different stages of growth. The oils were analyzed by GC/MS. They were found to be composed mainly of C10-C16 aldehydes. (E)-2-Alkenals predominated. Substantial quantitative differences were observed between the two cilantro samples and in the leaf oils isolated at different growth stages. The data indicate that cilantro oil may exhibit significant variation in composition due to ontogenic factors. The data also suggest a possible link among growth stage, oil composition, and consumer preference.
http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/jafcau/1996/44/i07/abs/jf950814c.html