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PORK & CO CANTERBURY’S BEST BUNS

MAY

SUPERFOODS: THE

CATFISH FRIEND OR FOE?

JESSICA ALBA

EVIDENCE

SUMMER SORTED 2016 SWIMWEAR SPOTLIGHTS

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER 5 JESSICA ALBA

How to get her look

7 THE ‘CATFISH’ PHENOMENON:

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Swimwear spot DO WE NEED TO LOOK AT 13 FOOD THE BIGGER PICTURE?’ Women show the upside of reeling Hand-pulled pleasure at Pork & Co. in a lover by means of a controversial online scam

12 ARE SUPERFOODS HYPED? We examine the health claims behind the popular buzzword.

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The ‘Catfish’ Phenomenon: Do We Need To Look At The Bigger Picture?

An increase in the popularity of online dating has seen the number of Internet users finding love online rise from a reported 3% to 6% within a decade. Alongside helping people hook up, the Internet has a number of other advantages as well as disadvantages; one of these most notably is its reputation as a hotbed for crooks. Since its creation, the web has been rife with people who target the naïve under false pretences, often in a bid to procure money. In recent years, however, a documentary by Nev Schulman has brought a new type of online scammer to the public’s attention: the ‘catfish.’ To catfish is to construct a life, complete with a job title, alias, and another person’s photo, with the aim of luring someone into an online relationship. The documentary, the brainchild of Schulman following an experienced of being catfished himself, has preceded a hit TV show in which he is shown helping others who feel they are being deceived online. Building a life online by stealing someone’s identity seemingly appeals to young and old alike, who get a thrill from being able to control how other people view them. Catfish scams, according to Schulman, comprise typical

patterns. If an online profile contains photos of a person with other people, but none of these people are tagged, this should arouse suspicion. Similarly, if a profile only has professional shots of someone, this should raise red flags that a person is not who they claim to be, as it is very easy to access and redistribute professional photos online. Catfishes often claim they are in the modelling profession to support their use of professional photos. Another indication of a catfish scam is the prevalence of traumatic events, including illness or injury. This is a very common way for a catfish to avoid meeting the person that they have deceived. Additionally, these occurrences can be used to evoke sympathy from the victim, and buy the catfish more time. Online predators are happy to speak over the phone with their victims to conjure the impression of the perfect partner, by combining their own characters with their assumed identities. In almost all catfish scams, however, a person will be unable to access a webcam after repeated requests. With video calling so readily available in 2016, there is no reason why someone should not be able to see who they are speaking to in

real time. Some fraudsters may go to the extent of creating additional fake profiles posing as their friends, to support their façade. It is also possible to do a reverse Google Image search, which will show where else a photo can be found online. From my own experience of being catfished, I know firsthand how professional and convincing scammers are. Late last year, I was contacted via Instagram by who I thought was a young and incredibly good looking guy who I will call ‘Chase,’ that claimed to be from Florida. Chase told me that he travelled to the UK often, as he had a sister who lives in Essex. One particular morning, after telling me he had not long woken up, he even went so far as to send a stolen photo of his victim in bed. After a few days of messages back and forth, I told him that I would like to chat with him over FaceTime instead, as there was no other way I could be sure he was who he said he was. This was my final message to him as after this, his account could no longer be found. The TV show ‘Catfish’ has been said to make us more

privy to the dangers of online dating, but is it important to note that for some women, creating an online persona has served a more useful purpose: the confirmation that a partner is being disloyal. As farfetched as it may sound, there are women who have gone to the extreme of posing as other women, in an attempt to catch out potentially unfaithful partners. Monica Howlett, a 42 year old marketing manager, met the man of her dreams on a dating site but grew suspicious that he was still using the site after he had met her. She explains ‘ I justified what I was doing with each keystroke. I was operating under the mind-set that after all, it was I not him who had been scammed for nearly six months when he was obviously seeing and meeting other women behind my back.’ Although deceiving someone is never the right thing to do, it begs the question that if a man is willing to betray his partner with someone he has never even met, what may he be

already doing offline? Yes, duping a partner may be immoral, but have these women done themselves a favour? Separating the catfishes who cast a hook on the not-so-innocent, it’s clear that there are people who feel lonely, isolated or rejected, and these are no reasons to mislead a stranger. It goes without saying that people who resort to this kind

fetched as it may sound, there are women who have gone to the extreme of posing as other women, in an attempt to catch out potentially unfaithful partners. Monica Howlett, a 42 year old marketing manager, met the man of her dreams on a dating site but grew suspicious that he was still using the site after he had met her. She explains ‘I justified what I was doing with each keystroke. I was operating under the mind-set that after all, it was I not him who had been scammed for nearly six months when he was obviously seeing and of behaviour would probably meeting other women behind benefit from some kind of pro- my back.’ fessional help; nobody should Although deceiving someone be afraid or ashamed to be is never the right thing to do, it themselves. begs the question that if a he was who he said he was. man is willing to betray his This was my final message to partner with someone he has him as after this, his account never even met, what may he could no longer be found. be The TV show ‘Catfish’ has already doing offline? Yes, been said to make us more duping a partner may be imprivy to the dangers of online moral, but have these women dating, but is it important to done note that for some women, themselves a favour? creating an online persona has Separating the catfishes who served a more useful purpose: cast a hook on the not-so-inthe confirmation that a partnocent, it’s clear that there are ner is being disloyal. As farpeople who feel lonely, isolated

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Are Superfoods hyped? Superfoods- foods that have supposed health benefits- have been a buzzword for health bloggers and nutritional supplement providers alike, as a result of a growing public interest in health. There are a number of foods bearing the superfood label including blueberries, beetroot and even chocolate, to name but a few. The verdict on whether particular foods possess more health benefits than others is still very much up in the air between experts, so in light of this, I will analyse the health claims behind some of the best loved superfoods. Beetroot is claimed to be a superfood due to the fact that it is a vegetable rich in nitrates. Upon consumption, these nitrates are converted by the body into nitric oxide, a chemical believed by scientists to lower blood pressure. An additional health benefit of beetroot was highlighted in a 2010 study, which suggested a link between a beetroot rich diet and the prevention of dementia, as the vegetable was shown to increase blood flow to specific brain regions. Beetroot has also been linked to improved exercise performance. Chocolate has been branded a superfood because, it is

produced from cocoa. Cocoa is loaded with health boosting minerals, including iron, magnesium and zinc, alongside antioxidants. The alleged health benefits of chocolate include it’s ability to reduce stress hormones in adults, a lowered risk of stroke, and even protection against bowel cancer. However, dietitian Alison Hornby points out that cocoa’s health benefits should be weighed against the fact that chocolate is also made with sugar and fat, meaning that “Chocolate is an energy-dense food that could contribute to weight gain and a higher risk of disease. As an occasional treat, chocolate can be part of a healthy diet. Eaten too frequently, it is an unhealthy choice.” A good source of Vitamins C and K and containing high levels of antioxidants, blueberries are the most super of the superfoods. It has been claimed that a diet high in blueberries can lower the risk of a heart attack, protect against heart disease and certain cancers,

and improve spatial learning and memory. Alison Hornby adds to this: ‘Blueberries are low in calories and high in nutrients, including phenolic compounds with an antioxidant capacity significantly higher than vitamins C or E.’ Due to their fantastic health benefits, nutritionists recommend blueberries as part of a healthy diet. While it’s true that some foods may be better for us than others, it is important to keep in mind that a superdiet, with the emphasis being on a healthy, balanced diet, is most effective to achieve optimum wellness.

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Review

Pork & Co, Canterbury price is justified. For a fiver, I could have bought a meal or a sandwich from another fast food restaurant, however, I am sure it wouldn’t have lived up to this standard. My Pork Roll was a wonderful alternative to a footlong Sub; it’s always refreshing to find natural foods that don’t compromise on taste. My favourite thing about Pork & Co. is that every single piece of nosh they offer is home-grown and made with love. You can tell that the staff are passionate about their food products, and if like me, Canterbury’s shrine to swine Pork & hour pulled pork in a homemade you are into guilt-free eating, this Co. does exactly what it says on the brioche bun, one sauce and one top- is one spot you would be crazy to tin. Simple, original and proud, it ping.’ I am also told you can pimp miss. I was especially excited to visit supplies pork, and the rest. Locatyour bap with as many because, I am originally a Londoned on Sun Street, a stone’s throw extras as you like, and The toper, and fresh food outlets like this from Canterbury Cathedral, is the pings to choose from are a range are very few and far between in The eatery that infamously exhibits a of vegetables in different dressings; Smoke. I lived in London for the pig’s figure as its window display, ‘Chilli Slaw,’ ‘Herb Slaw,’ ‘Red Slaw’ best part of twenty two years and an interesting fusion of a trough of and good old coleslaw. The sauces, this is the first time I have encounsteaming pulled pork and a pig’s which are equally unusual, include tered a food outlet that sells all nathead. After recommendations from chilli sauce, apple sauce and apple ural, unprocessed, fast food. Pork friends, I decided to visit on a rainy butter. For carb counters, hand& Co. is a real asset to Canterbury, Friday afternoon. pulled pleasure is also available in a and a local business that deserves The compact diner has clearly been pot, costing £3 for a small pot and support from all. designed as a takeaway outlet, but £5 for a large, which is also how includes a cluster of stools should the rolls are priced. Other savoury Pork & Co 18 Sun Street, Canteryou wish to eat in. The restaurant’s delights on the menu include home- bury, Kent, CT1 2HX. Open Mondecor is akin to a greasy spoon, made sausage rolls and scotch eggs, Sun, 11am-5pm while rustic furniture gives the as well as the non-pork options place an authentic feel. Adding to of salt beef bagels and macaroni Food 9/10 the greasy spoon effect, scrawled cheese. Crispy crackling is perched Atmosphere 9/10 above the window display is a ‘Toin a dish on the counter top for cus- Value 9/10 day’s Special’ style sign, informing tomers to help themselves, which customers of the Rare Breed Pig makes for a nice touch. I opt for that they may be snacking on that a Pork Roll with apple butter and day, no doubt to show their culinary chilli slaw, and it honestly doesn’t pork expertise. disappoint. Meaty, messy and full of Pork & Co.’s menu is totally organic, flavour, this £5 snack is worth every home-grown, porky goodness; Pork penny. Rolls are their trademark bite and The bread, pork, and trimmings a trendy alternative to a sandwich. were of sublime quality and manThese comprise, I am told by the aged to keep hunger at bay until my chippy server, their ‘signature 14 next meal; because of this, I feel the

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