SUDOKU
CAN A BRAIN INJURY BECOME A SUPERPOWER?
SOLUTION
According to ‘iBoy,’ It Can!
In real life, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to a lifetime of headaches, memory loss, and other issues. But in the Netflix movie “iBoy,” those real-life negatives go out the window! When the film’s main character, Tom, is injured in a shooting, he wakes up with brain injury- induced superpowers. Yes, we said superpowers — and we’re talking X-Men level. As Netflix’s summary of the film puts it, “When shards of a cellphone get lodged in a teenager’s brain, he discovers he can control electronic devices and uses his newfound power for revenge.” Another summary of the film calls Tom “an actualized app.” He can hack into data streams with his brain, pulling medical records and cellphone call logs with the flick of a thought. If you think that sounds like Hollywood magic, you’re right! But there is the tiniest grain of truth to it. A small number of people with left-hemisphere brain injuries — potentially as few as 50 worldwide — wake up with new abilities. This condition is called acquired savant syndrome. Acquired savant syndrome is the reason Derek Amato became a piano genius after hitting his head on the concrete bottom of a jacuzzi, and it made Jason Padgett a mathematical wizard after someone attacked him on the street. No one is exactly sure why it happens. What’s certain is that in the real world, if you suffer a brain injury, you don’t usually need a film crew — you need a good lawyer to fight for you, like we did when we won $3.5 million for Raquelle (read that story on Page 2). As for the movie “iBoy,” its violent, gritty London storyline isn’t for everyone. But if you’re a Spider-Man fan or a tech aficionado, you might want to give it a try on Netflix. Reviewer David James writes, “By the time the credits rolled, my skepticism had completely washed away. I’d readily settle down to watch the further adventures of iBoy (iMan?), the film’s London setting, its class consciousness, and [its] boldly mature strokes making for a potent and attractive mix.”
SAZON GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp oregano • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) • 1/2 tsp salt • Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, add chicken, olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (if desired), salt, and pepper. Toss together to coat chicken; let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. 2. Preheat grill to 400 F. Grill chicken thighs for 6–8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and an internal thermometer reads 165 F. 3. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm, then chop into bite-size pieces to use in salads, tacos, bowls, and more!
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