Parma Ham Massagers Preserve a World Famous Craft
Parma Italy houses 1000 dedicated ham massagers who process three million hams yearly. The trade is passed down through generations, with massagers like Giacomo Alinovi and Giovanni Maini stressing hard work and judgment to remove salt while keeping meat juicy. The craft relies on experience and seasonal curing conditions.
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Giacomo Alinovi
Giovanni Maini
Parma Hams Pass Strict Rules For Finest Light Pink Color
Parma hams command high value as production nears eighty million dollars yearly and a one year old pig raised near Parma with maize feed and Parmesan rinds yields the prized light pink texture. The Parma Chamber of Commerce enforces strict steps from 24 hours freezing to multiple massages and lengthy drying to ensure quality. An expert ham handler can massage up to 50 hams per hour.
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Parma
Parma Chamber of Commerce
Top ARVN Division Compared With U.S. Units in Vietnam
Pentagon data show the 1st ARVN division may match the 3rd Marine and 101st Air Cavalry in size and combat power. ARVN unit features include more maneuver battalions and higher kill ratio, while lacking own helicopters and with fewer mortars and logistics. Officials say progress supports gradual Vietnamese control of the war.
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Renting Farm Income and Social Security Effects
Guidance clarifies that rental income from a farm counts as earnings only if the renter provides services or active management. If no services are performed, rental income does not count toward the 1680 annual limit and is not subject to Social Security tax. The Cedar Rapids Social Security Office details are given with hours and contact.
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