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StLouisStar.com Tuesday 9th February 2010 Volume 3/06
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"It is unfair you enjoy a safe life while our brothers in Gaza suffer greatly. Our attacks will continue as long as you support Israel. "
Osama bin Laden
The al-Qaeda leader was addressing U.S. President Barack Obama in a recently-released videotape.

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McDonald's U.S. sales figure edges down in January
Molson Coors' 4Q profit rises on tax benefits
Coca-Cola 4Q profit rises on strong overseas sales

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Finnish phone company to defend US lawsuit
U.S. stocks slip into red Monday
Stocks could be on a downer this week
US bonds safe for investors says Geithner
Japan Airlines will stick with American Airlines

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Angelina Jolie to visit Haiti
Ringo Starr honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Cancer affected kids thrilled to meet Bollywood actor Tushar Kapoor in Jaipur
Bill Murray sees "difficult" label as "badge of honour"
Robert Pattinson found sex scenes with Uma Thurman 'disturbing'

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TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest...

Stock futures climb ahead of opening
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stock futures are pointing to a higher open Tuesday as hopes grow the European Union will provide Greece with some support for its mounting debt...
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International
US warned to beware terror incidents overseasUS warned to beware terror incidents overseas
Al-Qaeda has made another threat toward the...

Mogadishu residents flee impending fightMogadishu residents flee impending fight
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bullet Low-cost soy chicken offers numerous health benefits corner

Washington, Feb 5 : University of Missouri scientists have developed a soy substitute for chicken which is much like the real thing and also has health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and maintaining healthy bones.

To create the soy chicken, lead researcher Fu-Hung Hsieh, an MU professor of biological engineering and food science in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the College of Engineering, extracts soy protein extracted from soy flour.

The soy then goes through an extrusion cooking process that uses water, heat and pressure while pushing the mixture through a cylinder with two augers.

"Early tests provided some of the fibrous texture to the final product, but it tasted more like turkey," Hsieh said.

"In order to produce a more realistic product, we had to tweak the process and add extra fibre to give the soy a stringy feeling that tears into irregular, coarse fibers similar to chicken.

"This particular soy substitute is different because we are working with a higher moisture content, which is up to 75 percent.

"The high moisture content is what gives the soy a very similar texture to chicken - in addition to the appearance," Hsieh added.

The soy chicken provides health benefits for consumers. Soy foods contain important nutrition components, some of which help maintain healthy bones and prevent prostate, breast and colorectal cancers.

Soy foods also are a good source of essential fatty acids and contain no cholesterol.

The findings are published in the Journal of Food and Agricultural Chemistry, Journal of Food Science, and Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.


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    Slow going on area roads
    19-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for murder
    Missouri interstates and roads treated, some partially snow covered
    Wind creating challenges for IDOT crews
    2 Tractor-Trailers, Car Involved In I-29 Wreck