Latour, a prestigious name in Burgundy since more than two hundred years.
The Louis Latour House was founded in 1797. It has been a family of winegrowers in Aloxe-Corton since the 17th century, who patiently built a vineyard of about fifty hectares, of which 29 hectares classified Grands Crus- Côtes d'Or. A unique estate.
The 29 Grands Crus hectares of the Louis Latour House spread on the Côte de Beaune through to the Côte de Nuits. The House also owns Château Corton Grancey and cellars dating back to 1834, set in the Corton "Pierrières" stone, thus allowing an optimum maturation and ageing process.
The House is currently managed by Louis-Fabrice Latour, a seventh generation.
The majority of the vine from the Louis Latour House are located in Aloxe-Coron, crate of the family. In this village, Louis Latour owns 10.5 hectares of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, one of Burgundy's most renown white wines, but also several hectares of red wine : Corton « Clos de la Vigne au Saint », Corton « Bressandes », Corton « Chaumes », Corton « Pougets », Corton « Perrières », Corton « Clos du Roi » et Corton « Grèves ». Louis Latour also owns Chambertin Grand Cru properties, Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru « Les Quatre Journaux » and Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru "Les Demoiselles".
Harvesting is usually carried out in mid-September. The key consideration when deciding the time of harvest time is the ripeness and condition of the grapes. All of the red grapes are picked manually and harvested as late as possible.
White wine vinification differs from the reds in that the grapes from the harvest go directly into the press. The pressed grape juice, called must, then undergoes a rapid fermentation. The wine is transferred into French oak barrels where it continues to age for a period of approximately 12 months. The wine undergoes rackings before the final blending, which consists of selecting only the clearest wine, with a simple decantation process, leaving the heaviest lees at the bottle of the oak tanks before final blending.
Louis Latour's red Burgundies, like every Burgundy wines are meant to be kept, especially grands Crus, for 15 to 30 years for the most remarkable vintages. Their silk and smoothness, their length, the complex and various underwood aromas that are often expressed, are signs of wines that will perfectly fit with red meats or in sauce, including burgundy snails. However, whites will fit well with shellfishes, oysters and some cheeses like époisse or brie.


I completed a BSc(Forestry), Hons. at ANU in 1997 and returned to the ANU in 2003 after six years employed in the design and implementation of components of Victoria's Statewide Forest Resource Inventory and forest growth and yield studies by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
I completed my PhD in 2008 and, after completing forest structural and dendrochronological research projects, accepted a position as Lecturer in Ecological Modelling and Measurement at the Fenner School of Environment and Society. In 2012 I commenced a dual appointment at the Research School of Biology and Fenner School.


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Revival Crusade with Dr. Max Solbrekken in Yorkton!
Last Friday's Full Gospel Business Men's Meeting featuring Pastor Max Solbrekken became a happy reunion for the veteran preacher and many of his old friends! Leon and Bonnie Jones, local business people did a great job in organizing the event as did Yorkton's FGBMI President Randy King in advertizing it so well.
Testimony by Garry Martin, Yorkton, Sk.
About 8 years ago I was attending a Meeting of the Metis Eldership in Saskatoon. Suddenly, I was seized with a severe pain in the Chest. I was planning to go directly to the Hospital but when we saw the Church where Pastor Max was preaching, we went directy to the service and asked for Prayer.
Whe Pastor Max Solbrekken laid his hands on my head and prayed, the pain left immediately, and I went away perfectly well. Several years ago I went to see my doctor and he did a complete check up and told me that my health was good!
Then he concluded by saying: The tests also show that you have had a heart attack and your heart is completely healed.
I aswered, "I have never had a heart attack." My Doctor said the tests prove that you did have a heart attck, but that your heart has been healed. Then I remembered going to see Pastor Max Solbrekken when I was in such pain in my heart area, instead of to the hospital several years earlier. I am still well today! Praise God!
FORTY FIVE YEARS AGO I GAVE MY LIFE TO JESUS!
Forty Five years ago I attended Pastor Max Solbrekken's meeting in Regina and gave my heart and life to Christ, and I have been serving our Lord Jesus ever since. It was so good to meet Max Solbrekken again in Yorkton on October 16, 2015 and hear him preach once more! Thank you, Jesus for Your mercy and grace to me and thank You for Your servant, Max Solbrekken.


We brought in our pal John Robnett to talk about how he's using his 80k Chase Ink Preferred bonus and ended up talking British food and the royal wedding too. Before that, we get into good (yes, good) news from United Airlines, and ponder signup bonuses from American Airlines and Cathay Pacific. We also hassle Anthony about one small tech snafu from long ago…it'll never end.
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An American Author and Journalist Naomi John's has observed that Black women will soon start losing their Black Partners to white women.
Ms. John's says according to her study, When a black woman is very Educated, they lose respect for their partners.
She states that her study show that White women cherish black people more than their education and soon enough, black African women will be left lonely.
"This is an independent study that we did with my friends. The black African women will soon be lonely because they are too careless with their mouths and lack respect for their Black men " she said.
"Black African women expecially educated ones have no respect whatsoever to their partners. Unlike whites, they cherish blacks and are slowly taking over African men".
She says very soon, African men will be taken by whites because even them they enjoy relationships with white women.
"It is now proven that Black guys want white women to be by their side. When a black man finds a white women, regardless of their Education, they succeed " she stated.
In the United States of America white women are talking over all black African men and are extending going even to Africa to get a partner and come back to the states.


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Finally couldn't get here fast enough. I actually dream of this vacation for one whole year prior. This time though, I knew things would be different. They were and the most I needed this time off to just think of nothing but hear the waves of the ocean. There's a certain kind of healing that comes with being around these little creatures.
In the rare event I take a photo of all three of my girls at the same time, I get reminded how grateful I am to have them in my life. They have been my greatest joy in this life.
So grateful that my legs made it to this beach. There were times when I thought I wouldn't.
And this photo. Self explanatory I think. Just me and the ocean, what more could I ask for? I always say my dream life would be somewhere on a beach house for the rest of my life. No doubt.
Photo created from a video snippet. In love!
And then this photo happened. Well, I literally made it happen. Sometimes it's the only way. I saw the perfect motion shot of the seagull over Marina's head and with just a few edits, it looked just how I wanted it to. I should write a post on my favorite editing apps because you really can make magic happen with just your phone these days.
Dang you little Canon G7 camera, you are amazing!
P.S. I used the little Canon G7 Mark II to take this beach photo. I am quite impressed with the quality. It's a great little camera to have when you can't take your DSLR to places like the beach. I usually don't since I don't want to get sand in it. Check out the background blur, I couldn't believe such a little camera could make me so happy and with the wifi transfer, I was able to share on the spot.


Study Master of Business Administration (Finance) at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Information for International students.
Use financial market simulation programs in the finance trading room, and engage with the global derivatives trading industry.
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12019 Global MBA Rankings, CEO Magazine. 2Australian Financial Review, BOSS Survey. 3UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in Australia and 180 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2019.
The UniSA Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been developed for experienced managers and executives.
It has a strong practical focus embedded in senior management decision-making and industry relevance. You will gain real-world insights through access to academic and industry experts, and through curriculum informed by current research and professional practice.
You will engage with a cohort of experienced peers from diverse industries in a highly interactive learning environment. This will maximise your networking and career development opportunities. We deliver experiential learning opportunities with direct application to the workplace. This will deepen your expertise in fields such as strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, law, international business and ethics and sustainability.
The MBA degree comprises nine compulsory core courses, two electives and a final capstone experience.
A course runs for the length of a study period, and our academic year is divided into four study periods of 10 weeks each. All MBA courses have an applied focus. They draw on real-life business case studies, and you are encouraged to use industry and workplace based issues for assessment tasks. Courses also feature visiting industry leaders who will lead discussions around contemporary business problems.
The final Strategic Research Project requires you to plan and execute a research project for a Board or senior management group. It is your opportunity to demonstrate the proficiency and integrative knowledge you've gained in your MBA studies. The courses provide an opportunity to apply knowledge, engage in a real-world learning experiences and to stimulate personal and professional development. You can also select your electives from a wide range of postgraduate courses delivered across the Business School and the University.
1. All students are required to attend or view a structured Commencement Seminar. No grade is awarded for this.
2. Specialisation electives are to be chosen from a range of specialisation elective courses set out in the electives schedule or, subject to Program Director approval, from courses in other postgraduate programs at the University of South Australia or from other recognised higher education institutions.
3. This course, two Finance specialisation electives and the capstone course must all be completed to graduate from the program with the title of Master of Business Administration (Finance).
4. This course must be completed with a project focus on Finance and is the final course of the four courses required to graduate from this program with a title of Master of Business Administration (Finance).
1. The Master of Business Administration is designed as a nested program, with credit transfers and articulation pathways from the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented. We work closely with industry to generate high quality research that informs our teaching curriculum and tackles real-world problems. We are renowned for our concentration of global thought-leaders and academic experts in the areas of marketing, human resource management, applied economics, tourism and international business.
The MBA curriculum is informed by our research expertise. And in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, all of our research was assessed as world-class. We have particular strengths in management and marketing, and we are one of only three business schools globally with an academic focus on SME business growth. Read more about our strengths in research.
If you are driven to create new solutions, lead innovative teams, and deliver exceptional results in the context of disruptive change and global uncertainty, an MBA from UniSA will be your inspiration.
1 UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in Australia and 180 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2019. 2 Awarded by the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA) for ten consecutive years. 3 Australian Financial Review, Boss Survey.
International exchanges and intensive study-tours open doors to new possibilities and experiences, and our Business School has strong connections with prestigious universities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. There are over 25 countries and 60+ universities to choose from.
There are a range of postgraduate Student Mobility Options such as intensive study-tours and exchanges. You can take advantage of Student Mobility Grants to undertake an overseas exchange, making experiences abroad more accessible.
The Mexico and Chile Intensive is a two-week study tour with a one-week seminar on doing business in Mexico at Pan-American University (IPADE Business School) and a one-week study tour in Chile. Students gain unique insight into emerging markets, the role that they play in the current globalised world and their impact on the global economy.
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I am a true believer that we all possess leadership skills innately and programs such as the Master of Business Administration are critical in bringing those skills to the fore and enhancing them. Partnering industry and academia ensures we are not only developing the skills of today but also the leadership skills required for the future.


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Double victory in the Desert for Ford cross country team
June 24, 2019 southcapenetRegular Columns
Brian Joss – Lance Woolridge and Ward Huxtable (T34) extended their winning streak in Class T of the 2019 SA Cross Country Championship by topping both heats of the punishing three-day Toyota 1000 Botswana Desert Race held at a new venue in Selebi-Phikwe – in the process notching up their fourth consecutive win of the season.
With team-mates Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer (T77) wrapping up their weekend with two second-place finishes, it was a perfect outing for the Ford Castrol Cross Country squad as they secured a maximum double-points haul and extended their advantage at the top of the championship points table.
The two Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) built and run Ford Rangers stamped their authority on the event from the outset, leading the charge during Friday's 66km qualifying sprint with Lance and Ward holding a slender 3-second advantage over the second NWM Ranger.
The dense bushveld conditions and resulting slow average speeds saw the organisers cutting Saturday's planned 200km loop east of Selebi-Phikwe down to 171km. The first loop included a bit of drama for the Class T race leaders, as they slid into a tree which crushed the exhaust, forcing them to complete the second half of the lap with significantly reduced power. And then 80km from the end, wire got wrapped around the rear axle and cut the brake line, which meant they had to limp back to the service park where the repairs were completed in the allocated 30 mins.
In the overall standings, this meant that Gareth and Boyd had taken over the lead at the halfway point after completing the first loop without incident.
However, the roles were reversed on the second outing as Lance and Ward enjoyed a faultless second lap, while Gareth and Boyd damaged a wheel on a rocky patch and lost around 13 minutes.
Nevertheless, the two Castrol-liveried Ford Rangers were in a league of their own, earning their places at the top of the Class T podium in the combined Friday and Saturday results for the first heat.
Sunday's second heat took place on an entirely new loop east of the mining town, but was also reduced due to time constraints with the original 220km route cut to 189km. The Ford crews were once again in a different league to their rivals and landed up challenging the faster FIA class entries for position – while several of the top contenders faltered in the tight and unforgiving terrain.
Despite having to contend with endless dust from fellow competitors, both of the Ford crews ultimately produced epic, incident-free drives to snatch the top two places in the overall results for the second heat of the 2019 Botswana Desert Race – a remarkable performance from the lower-specification Class T machines.
When the dust eventually settled, reigning champions Lance and Ward had not only earned their fourth consecutive win of the 2019 season – further extending their Class T championship lead – but scored an outstanding third place overall for the 2019 Botswana Desert Race in the combined results for the entire weekend. Gareth and Boyd were no less impressive, racking up their third silver medal in Class T in as many races, as well as ending second overall for the day.
"This was an excellent weekend for the team, and winning overall today by beating the FIA cars was just the cherry on the top," said team principal Neil Woolridge. "We built a new car for Lance at the start of the year and completed Gareth's new car just two weeks before the Desert Race. To come to Botswana and have a trouble-free run with both Rangers in these tough conditions is really special.
"With four wins from four races, Lance and Ward are perfectly placed in the championship, but there are still three events to go and we can't lose focus and let any of our rivals in the back door. As much as good luck comes your way, so does bad luck and we've had our fair share of that over the years.
But we have a good recipe with the team, and our cars are reliable and quick. The development work we've done this year is paying off and we're showing that these Rangers are truly 'Built Ford Tough,'" Neil added.
Ford was also rewarded with the Manufacturer's Award for the second time this year, with three NWM-built Rangers occupying the entire Class T podium as Jacques van Tonder and Sammy Redelinghuys finished third.
"I'm very chuffed with our performance, having led qualifying, won both heats in Class T and topped the overall results today," an elated Lance said. "We had a fantastic car beneath us, and all credit to the team for the exceptional work they have put into the Ranger.
"We had Gareth on our tail the entire race which meant we were pushing the whole time, but it's a fantastic result and a great team effort."
Gareth described the race as eventful, and one of the most demanding of his career: "The route wasn't particularly rough but it was extremely tight through endless trees, which required maximum concentration the whole time.
If you ran wide you were guaranteed to slide into a tree, and if you cut the corner there was another tree to catch you out so we needed to be precise and near-perfect the whole time.
"We also had to endure thick dust throughout the race, as we caught cars ahead of us in qualifying, during yesterday's race and again today but there was no way to get past them," he said. "Add to that the winding route through the trees and it was very physically and mentally exhausting – but it turned out well in the end."
CAPTION: Clean sweep: Lance Woolridge and Ward Huxtable romp home in the Botswana Desert Race. Picture: Quickpic
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How Woman-Founded Mad Hatters is Changing Pakistan Travel
In a male-dominated travel industry, Aneeqa Ali is the founder of a travel company aimed at female travelers. | © Courtesy of Aneeqa Ali/TheMad Hatters
Due to security issues, Pakistan has found itself off the tourist radar for the better part of a decade. Yet, within recent years, Pakistan has started to attract travelers with its awe-inspiring landscapes, rich history, and unmatched hospitality. Despite the country's tourism renaissance, Pakistan remains shrouded in questions of safety for both local and foreign female travelers alike. This is where woman-founded Mad Hatters steps in, a female travel company that takes travelers to some of Pakistan's more remote gems.
When it comes to traveling, the majority of Pakistani women are deprived of exploring their own country due to a combination of social norms and security concerns. Until 2011, terrorist attacks were a common occurrence in the northern part of the country that resulted in putting a complete halt on tourism. Post-2012, tourism revived but not for most of the local women who are discouraged from traveling, thanks to the religious and cultural stigma surrounding leisure traveling.
Similarly, foreign female travelers are confronted with a slew of cultural and legal restrictions to navigate on top of largely male-dominated travel industry. Independent travel and backpacking is largely discouraged for the foreign female traveler due to a lack of travel information and reliable travel advice available for women planning to explore the remote and underdeveloped parts of the country. Managing on-the-ground logistics in a country that lacks travel infrastructure, makes it harder for women to partake in the growing travel business.
Despite all of these obstacles, there are daring and ambitious women who are working to make travel more female-friendly in Pakistan. Aneeqa Ali, the co-owner of Mad Hatters Pakistan, is one of the travel entrepreneurs who is taking local and foreign female travelers to the most remote parts of the country. In this interview with Unearth Women, Aneeqa Ali explains what it's like to spearhead a woman-founded travel company in a historically male-dominated country.
Unearth Women (UW): You're one of the few female entrepreneurs in Pakistan's travel industry. Can you tell me more about your company, The Mad Hatters?
Aneeqa Ali (AA): The Mad Hatters is an experiential travel company that takes travelers to the less explored areas of Pakistan for a rich cultural experience. Through this platform, we aim to educate people about the beautiful landscapes, culture, lifestyle, crafts, and cuisines of the country. We are also focused on making Pakistan's travel industry more inclusive for women by providing them a platform to travel, as well as helping them to pursue a career in tourism. Since March 2017, we have taken more than 150 trips to over 50 destinations throughout the country, serving more than 1,500 customers. In addition to arranging tours for domestic tourists, we have also partnered with a few international organizations and arranged tours for foreigners visiting Pakistan from all parts of the world.
The Mad Hatters is an experiential travel company that takes travelers to the less explored areas of Pakistan. | © Courtesy of Aneeqa Ali/TheMad Hatters
UW: What was your inspiration behind starting The Mad Hatters?
AA: I am an avid traveler and cyclist. Whenever I would get tired from the usual routine and madness of city life, I decided to find refuge in the mountains. Traveling around the country made me realize that Pakistan is a very difficult country to navigate as a woman. The freedom of traveling is not as easily enjoyed by women, as it is by men. The tourism industry of Pakistan is completely dominated by men, both in the case of travelers as well as tourism professionals. This is what inspired me to start The Mad Hatters.
UW: What are some of the challenges you faced—or still encounter—as a woman in Pakistan?
AA: Women are generally not encouraged to be seen in public spaces in Pakistan, so getting into a career path that requires you to be out and about offers a lot of unique challenges. Dealing with men, from all sorts of backgrounds, for the managing of business logistics, made me quite vulnerable to harassment.
The Mad Hatters works with local guides, women-owned businesses, and female artisans in Pakistan. | © Courtesy of Aneeqa Ali/TheMad Hatters
UW: How does The Mad Hatters support women-owned businesses in Pakistan's tourism sector?
AA: Our tours provide a safe and comfortable space for women to travel, while also creating economic opportunities for people living in the most remote corners of Pakistan. We ensure the inclusion of locals from the areas we visit, either by staying at their homes, engaging them as tour guides, or by promoting local artisans or women-run businesses to travelers.
In 2019, UNESCO hired The Mad Hatters as a consultant to conduct training for female tour guides and homestay hosts in the Kalasha region of Pakistan. We conduct the training in other remote areas of Pakistan as well, to engage more women from these local communities as our ambassadors. They become the agents of change in their respective regions and help us take our vision forward.
UW: How has your company been coping with the pandemic?
AA: In March 2020, it seemed like The Mad Hatters was all set for the year. We had signed partnership contracts with many big international companies associated with tourism and had locked in our event calendar with tours booked in advance for all of 2020 and 2021. But due to COVID-19, all of our scheduled tours had to be called off and advance payments returned, which had an immediate impact on our cash flows and sustainability.
Responsible and ethical tourism is something that The Mad Hatters has always emphasized, but due to the current circumstances, the need for building a more sustainable tourism industry has amplified even more. We are going to be playing an active role in making a transition to sustainable tourism possible.
UW: What is the Root Network and how does it help local businesses that have suffered from the pandemic?
AA: In July 2020, I co-founded Root Network with a group of female travelers and development professionals drawn together by a shared belief in responsible travel. Root Network aims to create an equitable and inclusive tourism industry in Pakistan by increasing access to meaningful economic opportunities for the indigenous communities.
Due to the current climate, our pilot project was focused on the training required for managing the implications of COVID-19. In touristic areas, like Gilgit-Baltistan, we provide assistance and relief to vulnerable professionals associated with tourism. Through this project, we provide tourism-specific COVID safety training, specialized COVID safety kits, and financial relief to around 250 beneficiaries including tour guides, hotel workers, porters, and more.
While safety in Pakistan has vastly improved, there are still considerations solo female travelers need to keep in mind. | © Courtesy of Aneeqa Ali/TheMad Hatters
UW: Do you consider Pakistan a 'safe' destination for solo female travelers – both local and foreign?
AA: The security situation in Pakistan has immensely improved due to the country's continued efforts in the fight against terrorism. On his recent visit to Pakistan, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, found the country's journey from terrorism to tourism to be remarkable. But the foreigners coming to Pakistan, especially solo female travelers, must be fully aware of the ground realities and prepare for the country accordingly. We educate our clients about everything, ranging from what is the appropriate clothing to wear in public, how women should respond when someone stares or flirts with them, what kind of accommodation to expect, lack of cell phone coverage in the mountains, and a lot more.
About Rahma Khan
Rahma Khan is a travel blogger, freelance independent journalist, and occasional poet from Pakistan. Working as an engineer during the day and a writer by night, Rahma loves to solo travel whenever she gets time in between. Creating awareness for the rights of BIPOC, Rahma uses her travel blog thesaneadventurer.com to share her stories of discrimination in travel and other first-hand experiences of BIPOC travelers.
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Michael Blackburn has served as Head Athletic Trainer for the past five years at University of North Carolina Pembroke in Pembroke, North Carolina. His career as a Certified Athletic Trainer has previously taken him to Ferris State and Western Illinois University. Michael joined me and senior AT students Herchell Bridges and David Montes for a discussion of his career and education.
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Turkey Day is Almost Upon Us
By daria | November 23, 2020
Since Thanksgiving Day is almost here, I thought it would be fun to look at the history of Thanksgiving and how turkeys became the focal point.
Every year for Thanksgiving, there are around 46 million turkeys eaten across the U.S. But how did this come to be? Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
At the first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621, there are accounts by Edward Winslow mentioning the wildfowl at the feast. But Thanksgiving wasn't deemed a national holiday until 1863 when Lincoln declared it one.
There's a reason the annual Thanksgiving 5K is called a Turkey Trot. That is what they used to call the turkey walks where the turkey drovers would take their turkeys to market. Turkeys are a strange bunch because on these journeys if they went through heavily wooded areas, the shade from the trees would make the turkeys think it was nighttime and they would stop for the night according to Kathleen Karr who wrote The Great Turkey Walk.
There were other foods at the "first Thanksgiving" such as other birds like ducks or geese, mammals such as deer, and corn in various forms which is where we get all of our sidedishes. But those too have changed over the years. Green bean casserole, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and cranberry anything are all common side dishes found on the table. One thing that has stayed the same is the corn. Some variety of corn seems to always grace the table.
Some attribute eating turkey on Thanksgiving to Sarah Josepha Hale's description of a Thanksgiving feast in her 1827 novel Northwood. It describes a Thanksgiving feast in New England as having a roasted turkey. Her goal wasn't exactly to have more turkey eaten but to have a celebration to bring the country together as it was on the brink of civil war.
As it seems, even with research, the link between Thanksgiving and turkey seems to stem from many different places. That's the thing with history, sometimes it's straight forward but other times it's a bit controversial. Either way, at least 46 million turkeys are eaten across the U.S. and if you're someone who likes the tradition, you're in luck because it doesn't seem to be going anywhere.
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Pro Football Focus numbers offer truth behind Andy Dalton's season, the Broncos edge rushers and lack of effectiveness from the HB screen game.
Each week during the season we will dive inside the advanced analytics thanks to our friends at Pro Football Focus who track every player, every game to compile tangible metrics of NFL performance used by all 32 NFL teams.
This week the Bengals (5-6) host the Broncos (5-6) on Sunday. The Broncos are coming off a home win against Pittsburgh. The Bengals are reeling after losing quarterback Andy Dalton for the year in a devastating blowout home loss against the Browns.
Let's take a deeper analytical look at both teams.
Tyler Boyd. Posted the highest Bengals offensive grade on Sunday and that goes along with the rest of his breakout season. Only four of the team's 11 games has Boyd not posted at least a grade of 70 or above. He caught seven of eight targets on Sunday for 85 yards and a passer rating of 150.5 when targeted. Also, six of his seven receptions went for first downs. He has 44 of those on the season.
Geno Atkins. The first five weeks of the season were dominant for the Pro Bowl defensive tackle. Coming off his mega-extension he posted 30 pressures and six sacks through the first five games. The last six games of the year? He's managed 18 pressures and not a single sack. Many things can go into these statistics, including the Bengals playing from behind more often, but clearly the production hasn't been near as noticeable from one of their best defensive players as the club went on this season slide. Necessary to point out that Atkins is still enjoying a stellar season. He's top three at his position in total pressures and top five in win rate, beating his opponent as much as almost anyone, just not as much the last few weeks.
With Andy Dalton going on injured reserve, this is a good chance to take a look at his season as a whole. He finished with the second-best grade of his career, coincidentally only topped by the other year that was cut short by a right thumb injury (2015). He also finished ranked 11th in overall QB grade. But when playing with A.J. Green through the first eight games of the season Dalton was ranked as a top 10 quarterback, grading 8th overall. Nearly all his numbers took a dramatic downturn after the Green injury.
Dalton also finished 25th this year in passer rating out of a clean pocket and 17th in passer rating under pressure. His ability to maximize clean pockets wasn't as high as the Bengals would want and the difference between a good and great season for the Cincinnati signal-caller. On the flip side he was among the best, tied with Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes with the fewest turnover-worthy throws this season (6). People will point to his 11 interceptions, but a deeper look at those that weren't his fault suggest he was one of the best in the league at taking care of the football.
Von Miller and Bradley Chubb. The duo both rank in the top 20 in the league in pass-rush productivity among the 60 qualifying edge rushers. Chubb is 10th, tied with Khalil Mack, at 8.2, and Miller tied for 16th with J.J. Watt and Melvin Ingram, at 7.7. They are one of three teams to have multiple edge rushers in the top 20 along with Philadelphia and New England. There is no hiding a weak offensive tackle against the Broncos. If Cordy Glenn and Jake Fisher (back injuries) can't go and Cedric Ogbuehi is forced back out there again, Jeff Driskel might need every bit of the athleticism he possesses to stay upright.
Watching the Bengals offense, it felt like there needed to be more halfback screens to keep opposing defenses off balance. A deeper look at the numbers was surprising. Considering the talent of Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard in those types of situations, the Bengals actually have run them nearly as much as anyone in the league and been among the least successful.
The Bengals have thrown 23 halfback screens and completed 20 of them for 133 yards. The 23 attempts is tied for fifth most in the league. The 5.8 yards per attempt on halfback screens ranks 26th out of 32 teams.
Going week by week, they haven't tried more than two a game but twice this season. Those came in Week 1 against Indianapolis and Week 4 against Atlanta.


E-Flex Lighting and Energy Control System was installed early this year at Sugarloaf Elementary and ButterFly Ridge Elementary in Frederick County Maryland. E-Flex 8-circuit panels were installed for each classroom. E-Flex was also used for corridor lighting, gym, and media center. Each system was networked with four E-Flex network gateways for future building control and central point for system configuration.
Panels can be accessed for configuration thru the gateways or locally thru a USB port on each panel.
Each classroom uses CapT wall control stations to control general lighting as well as whiteboard and under-cabinet lighting.
IRTec daylight sensors provide daylight harvesting with an IR remote handheld for modification.
Occupancy sensors provide vacancy mode operation with the E-Flex panel.
Corridor lighting is controlled by occupancy sensors with keyswitch overrides.


French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created a set of diamond-shaped coloured vases for Finnish glass company Iittala.
The Bouroullec brothers – who were recently awarded the London Design Medal – designed ten vases for their collection called Ruutu, which means diamond or square in Finnish.
"We were seeking to express the purity of glass blowing in this simple diamond shape," explained the designers.


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A couple things to keep in mind when reading this- with the serving tray you'll want to use the larger size 12 flat brush for those big circular flowers to save time. Also the technique for the tray's yellow flowers is the same as demonstrated with the coaster's pink flowers below- just with a different base color. Also note the four pack of paint pots comes with the coaster set and the five pack accompanies the tray.
When it comes to Posies I like to start with the actual flower and then paint the leaf around it. So beginning with that pink color we're going to fill in all of the blooms on the coasters, or a select few on the tray. If you're a big fan of pink or yellow this is where you can get creative with your tray and do all one color, all the other or a combination like you see here.
When working with the pink or yellow swirls I like to take a bit of paint and put it on the paper plate for mixing, just so you have that reserve of clean colors in the paint pots. It also helps to do the swirls as soon as you finish filling in the flower circle, while the paint is still a bit wet. Note that you may need to go over part of the white with a second coat just to make sure it pops or add a bit of color between the white lines if they come too close together.
For the swirls on the tray you can follow the white markings and for the coaster the gray stamp should show through that first coat of pink. If you make a mistake that you'd like to cover, all you need to do with either the tray or coasters is let it dry for about 10 minutes & start over with a layer of the original flower color on top of what you painted initially, then the white again.
With the coasters we like to paint the stems & leaves before the actual mason jar outline, so that you can go over rather than around the stems and give it a better three-dimensional effect. With the exception of the single Posie coaster below & branches on the tray, all of the leaves are the same mostly dark green paint with a hint of olive. Dip your brush in both shades each time you need more paint to get the two tone effect you see here.
One thing I find helpful, especially with the stems & mason jar outline, is to push your brush down and spin with paint on it to give it a nice fine tip for your detail work. The mason jar is painted in a solid olive green.
The last leaf bunch on coasters & the branches on the tray are a combination of olive green and white.
If you make a mistake at any point throughout this project, again let the paint dry for 10 minutes & you should be able to go right over it; or if you accidentally flick a little paint off your brush don't worry, often enlarging a leaf to cover a random dot does the trick or after your paint dries strategically penciling an initial and then painting over it can work as well.
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Q: is it good practice to create a global urls object in javascript, for easy reverse routing in templates? I am working on a web project that uses lots of ajax. I am using playframework, and in my html templates, I have access to the playframework reverse router, so I can get urls from the router and not have to worry about what happens if I later decide to change the url structure of the site. However I don't have access tho the reverse router in the external js files, but would often like to leverage the indirection of the reverse router for requests in these files.
I came up with a solution that doesn't force every external ajax function to accept a url parameter, and that was to create a global url object like this:
var globalUrls = {
    confirmImageUpload : "@routes.UploadController.confirmResourceUpload()",
    anotherUrl : "@routes.AnotherController.anotherControllerMethod()"
}

I then use this object in the external js files to know where to send ajax requests.
Is this ok to do? I don't know if this is bad practice, or if exposing all the urls like that is wise...
I am hoping some experienced individual will interject if this is for some reason dumb...

A: I think there are other ways of doing it that reduce the amount of globals and make your app a bit more modular, but without seeing how your app is structured it is hard to say.
Maybe you have a class or module that handles your ajax queries, and you can store the urls in that?  For instance, it could have a method "setDefaultAjaxServerAddresses()".  Then it would store those within the module.

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package eu.f3rog.blade.weaving.interfaces;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import eu.f3rog.javassist.JavassistHelper;
import eu.f3rog.javassist.MethodEditor;
import javassist.CannotCompileException;
import javassist.ClassPool;
import javassist.CtClass;
import javassist.CtMethod;
import javassist.NotFoundException;
import javassist.expr.FieldAccess;
import javassist.expr.MethodCall;

/**
 * Changes classes generated by Dagger2 using bytecode weaving
 *
 * @author FrantisekGazo
 */
final class DaggerMiddleMan {

    void weaveFor(final CtClass injectedClass, List<String> presenterFieldNames, String wrapMethod, final JavassistHelper javassistHelper) {
        final ClassPool classPool = injectedClass.getClassPool();

        CtClass injectorClass;
        try {
            injectorClass = classPool.get(injectedClass.getName() + "_MembersInjector");
        } catch (NotFoundException e) {
            return;
        }

        try {
            //System.out.printf(" ~> %s\n", injectorClass.getName());

            DaggerMethodEditor editor = new DaggerMethodEditor(presenterFieldNames, wrapMethod);
            javassistHelper.editMethod(editor, injectorClass, "injectMembers", injectedClass);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new RuntimeException(e);
        }
    }

    private static final class DaggerMethodEditor
            extends MethodEditor {

        private final List<String> mPresenterFieldNames;
        private final String mWrapMethod;
        private final List<String> mFieldAccessList;
        private int mCurrentFieldAccess;
        private boolean mFindFields;

        DaggerMethodEditor(List<String> presenterFieldNames, String wrapMethod) {
            mPresenterFieldNames = presenterFieldNames;
            mWrapMethod = wrapMethod;
            mFieldAccessList = new ArrayList<>();
            mCurrentFieldAccess = 0;
            mFindFields = false;
        }

        @Override
        public void edit(FieldAccess f) throws CannotCompileException {
            super.edit(f);

            if (mFindFields) {
                String fieldName = f.getFieldName();
                //System.out.printf("field access '%s' ...\n", fieldName);

                mFieldAccessList.add(fieldName);
            } else {
                mCurrentFieldAccess += 1;
            }
        }

        @Override
        public void edit(MethodCall m) throws CannotCompileException {
            super.edit(m);

            if (mFindFields) {
                return;
            }

            if (!m.getMethodName().equals("get")) {
                return;
            }

            String providerField = mFieldAccessList.get(mCurrentFieldAccess - 1);
            String instanceField = mFieldAccessList.get(mCurrentFieldAccess);

            if (!mPresenterFieldNames.contains(instanceField)) {
                return;
            }

            //System.out.printf("replacing %s ", m.getMethodName());

            String statement = String.format("{ $_ = %s(%s, \"%s\", %s); }",
                    mWrapMethod, "instance", instanceField, providerField);

            //System.out.printf("with %s\n", statement);

            m.replace(statement);
        }

        @Override
        public void instrument(CtMethod method) throws CannotCompileException {
            mFieldAccessList.clear();
            mCurrentFieldAccess = 0;

            // go through the method and find all field accesses
            mFindFields = true;
            method.instrument(this);

            // got through the method and modify it
            mFindFields = false;
            method.instrument(this);
        }
    }
}


RAF Glatton, located 10 miles north of Huntingdon, was built by The 809th Engineer Aviation Battalion; The new 457th airfield completely surrounded and included the village of Conington.
Since there were already air fields at RAF Honington and RAF Coningsby, and in order to avoid confusion of names, the field was named after Glatton, a small village four miles west. Its layout was unique in that the three runways surrounded Rose Court Farm which continued to operate in the centre of the airfield. Glatton was assigned USAAF designation Station 130.


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The module english.dll is a language specific file. The english.dll module is the English language support for the PC Tools Antivirus application. PC Tools is an antivirus application that can protect the computer from viruses and/or Trojans in real time. This application frequently checks for updates against new threats that may invade the computer.
PC Tools has several products which are software specific solutions for different associated problems like removal of spyware and malware, repair and optimization of registry, privacy product to remove browsing and PC usage history, a file recovery application, an antispam application, a firewall protection application, threat detection and protection program and a full internet protection application.
The file english.dll is the default language for the PC Tools AntiVirus software. Often when the file english.dll has been added and several other language specific files are also installed, a user has the option to select the default language used by the program. This is done by clicking on Menu, selecting Options, then navigating to the Spelling tab and then selecting the Language option which will drop down and then display the language modules installed with the application.
The english.dll file is just one of several language specific files. This is usually identified with the US English language as opposed to the Canadian US English language or British English language. In the event that the library english.dll is not the default language, this can be changed by renaming the DLL file of the English module into the DLL file name of the language used. Locate the default language file, remove that file and replace it wit the renamed English module dynamic library file.
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Anyone for Apple & Blackberry Crumble?
It's fantastic to see a creative project blogged about on WoTI over a year ago gain traction and start gathering the funding needed to take it to release! Trailer below.


Day Four on Jenny Craig | 5-6-7-8 Dancing My Way to a Healthy Me!
I'm off today. I was off yesterday as well. I'm running a fever, mild cold bug of some kind but my muscles feel like they've been "tenderized" with one of those kitchen hammers. Ugh!
One thing I've noticed after three full days on Jenny Craig is that I'm AMAZED by the amount of food! There is so much that on two of the days I've not eaten everything on the "menu". I've not eaten the whole menu, not because I'm trying to loose weight faster or because I don't like the item, but simply because I'm not hungry. Wow.
The other thing I've noticed is how many veggies and fruits that I'm eating. I think I've eaten more vegetables and fruits in the past three days than I have in the past three months! Mental note to self: there isn't enough varieties of veggies in the canned food section of the supermarket. I need to check out the Frozen section and I need to check out the sections that have the specialty foods like Chinese and Mexican and Indian foods to see what canned veggies are in those sections.
And to my horror, I learned that corn is not a vegetable!!!!! Eeeek! GASP! FAINT! It is a "cereal" like wheat or barley.
Generations of SUTHERNers have been duped! When I was growing up, it wasn't a meal if there wasn't corn on the table: kernel corn, creamed corn, corn on the cob and we mustn't forget about cornbread or popcorn. Or Stews with corn in them or corn chowder. *sigh* Oh well….
One last thing about being on Jenny Craig. The food actually tastes GOOD, very good! On the boxes, it is called "Jenny Cuisine" and it does indeed live up to the name. Even the photos and the colors of the boxes and packages make it look like an upscale food. Which is a good thing.
For the record, I don't feel as if I'm on a diet. I feel more as if I now have a personal nutritionist and a personal cook on staff who are going to help me get back down to the size I was when I was at my thinnest and my healthiest weight.
Which brings me to the obligatory before and the "way back when" photos. The photo on the left shows how I look now, when I'm not sucking things in and when I'm not wearing clothes designed to make me look thinner than I really am. The photo was actually taken in July of 2008, but I look the same now as I did then. I'm going to do an "official" before photo soon.
The photo on the right is what I looked like when I was at my fittest and what I will look like again, only with less hair. 😉 And yes, I like the color red. What a fluke that the two photos both have me wearing a red shirt with black pants. The "skinny photo" was taken at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, May 31, 1990 when I went out there to meet a friend of mine from school who was flying through town. This photo was when I was at my fittest, around 155-160 lbs. Of course, at that time, my hobby was cycling and I routinely rode my bike over a hundred miles each week.
My current goal is 190lbs with a 12% body fat. When I get to that goal, I'll do an assessment to see how I look. A body fat percentage of 12% will put me into the top of the "Athlete's"body fat range which will be awesome. If I feel and look like I need to either bulk up with some muscle mass or or loose a couple more body fat percentage points, then I'll set up the appropriate exercise program then.
My goal of 190 lbs and a BF of 12% will give me a BMI of 28.26. According to the CDC, A BMI of 28.26 will still put me in the "overweight" category. According to the CDC, I should have a BMI of between 18.5 – 24.9 which means I should weigh between 126.5 – 166.5 lbs. And that does indeed match up with what I weighed when I was my fittest as shown in my "skinny" photo above. However, the CDC also says that BMI is to be used as only as one of several indicators of health and fitness. Also I've found several articles that discuss the ineffectiveness of BMI when applied to athletes. So for now, I'll shoot for the 190 / 12% BF and then I'll do the assessment when I get to 190. After all I am now 20 years older than I was in that "skinny" photo!
Well I've spent enough time blogging so I'm now going to go have lunch and nurse my fever…. Ugh I hate feeling under the weather. Bleech!
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Kota Bangun est un district d'Indonésie (kecamatan) dans le kabupaten de Kutai Kartanegara, province de Kalimantan oriental.

Géographie
Le kecamatan de Kota Bangun est situé entre 116º27' et 116º46' de longitude est d'une part, et 0º07' et 0º36' de latitude sud d'autre part.

Le district est traversé par les fleuves Mahakam et Belayan. Il est bordé par les lacs Melintang et Semayang.

Population et langue
Elle est concentrée le long des fleuves et au bord des lacs ci-dessus.

Le malais de Kota Bangun est une forme de malais local.

Kalimantan oriental
Langue malaise
Langue à Kalimantan

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Tag Archives: Bruce Dern
1972, ★★★★, Drama
The King of Marvin Gardens (1972, Bob Rafelson)
23 February 2016 Andrew Wickliffe	Leave a comment
The King of Marvin Gardens is an extremely quiet film. Jack Nicholson's protagonist is a radio monologist, which suggests the viewer should listen to the content of his dialogue, but the secret of Marvin Gardens is that content's unimportance. After a brief introduction to Nicholson's job and life, the film immediately moves him into an unknown circumstance. He goes to Atlantic City to meet up with his older brother, played by Bruce Dern.
Dern and Nicholson's characters are completely dissimilar–Nicholson's a monk, Dern travels with two ladies (Ellen Burstyn and Julia Anne Robinson), Nicholson's an introvert, Dern's an obnoxious talker–and director Rafelson, Nicholson and Dern are very careful to show their relationship. Rafelson and photographer László Kovács shoot a lot of Marvin Gardens in long shot (or at least medium long shot). It seemingly exaggerates the viewer's distance from the characters, but it's actually just how far away from one another everyone is situated, viewers and characters alike. Marvin Gardens presents this intriguing situation–Dern's shady, but big money, business dealings, his relationship with the two women, the oddness of Atlantic City in off-season–and positions the viewer to ascribe certain reactions to Nicholson. After all, Nicholson is the audience's entry into this weird setting, isn't he?
Not really is the answer. And, as the film moves on, Nicholson, Rafelson and screenwriter Jacob Brackman have these occasional callbacks to remind the audience maybe they should have been paying more attention. Dern's got a showy role, Burstyn has the film's showiest, even Robinson is more shocking than Nicholson–but it's all about Nicholson. It's all about what his performance does and how Rafelson uses it in the film.
There aren't really any set pieces–the most excitement comes at the beginning, with Nicholson arriving in Atlantic City; Rafelson's vision of Atlantic City is empty, hollow, cold. There's no music in Marvin Gardens, no score, I don't even think any soundtrack music, just the wind. The cold wind battering these palatial, empty hotels.
Nicholson's performance is the film's initial hook–Rafelson opens on Nicholson performing a monologue in extreme close-up, no cuts, just this insight into the character. Only, Nicholson's not the most reliable monologist (something the film goes out of its way to warn the audience not to expect). But in such weirdness, such grey quirkiness, such utter sadness, he's a reference point.
It's a breathtakingly constructed film. It's not a character study. Rafelson and Brackman aren't exactly deceptive about the film–there are the warnings, there are their attempts to remind the audience of important reveals–but they don't want to fully engage how devastating it can get. Even when there's danger, it always appears controllable, manageable.
One of the most awkward–and wonderful–things in the film is how little chemistry Nicholson and Robinson have with one another. Their scenes, even though the characters aren't hostile, have this dreadful discomfort about them. Rafelson's got a lot of trust in Nicholson, Nicholson's got a lot of trust in Rafelson. It works out.
The King of Marvin Gardens is an exceptional film.
Produced and directed by Bob Rafelson; screenplay by Jacob Brackman, based on a story by Rafelson and Brackman; director of photography, László Kovács; edited by John F. Link; production designer, Toby Carr Rafelson; released by Columbia Pictures.
Starring Jack Nicholson (David Staebler), Bruce Dern (Jason Staebler), Ellen Burstyn (Sally), Julia Anne Robinson (Jessica), Scatman Crothers (Lewis) and Charles LaVine (Grandfather).
OTHER FILMS DIRECTED BY BOB RAFELSON
Bob RafelsonBruce DernColumbia PicturesEllen BurstynJack NicholsonJulia Anne RobinsonLaszlo KovacsScatman CrothersThe King of Marvin Gardens
1975, ★★★★, Comedy
Smile (1975, Michael Ritchie)
11 October 2013 Andrew Wickliffe	Leave a comment
Smile is the story of the week of a regional beauty pageant in a northern California town. It's not exactly the story of the pageant, though it does look at some of the contestants, but it also looks at how the event affects the locals.
Bruce Dern gets top billing and he does tie most of the story threads together. He's a car salesman and the lead pageant judge. His son (Eric Shea) gets in trouble related to the pageant contestants, his best friend (Nicholas Pryor) is married to the pageant organizer (Barbara Feldon). Through Feldon, there's a lot more with the pageant itself, but no real direct ties. The film's two salient character relationships are between Dern and Pryor and how they experience their lives and then between Joan Prather (the film's closest thing to a protagonist) and Annette O'Toole as two contestants who are rooming together for the week.
While director Ritchie is fantastic and Richard A. Harris's editing is amazing, Jerry Belson's script is the thing to Smile. He's got a lot of great jokes, these sad, little realistic jokes. There are a couple moments–usually with the direction and editing helping a lot–of uproarious humor. But Smile is usually very real and very depressing.
Excellent performances from the entire cast, particularly Dern, Pryor, Prather and O'Toole. Feldon's good too, as is Michael Kidd as the down-on-his-luck Hollywood choreographer.
Smile is wonderful; Belson and Ritchie create a magnificent clash of hope and reality.
Produced and directed by Michael Ritchie; written by Jerry Belson; director of photography, Conrad L. Hall; edited by Richard A. Harris; released by United Artists.
Starring Bruce Dern (Big Bob Freelander), Barbara Feldon (Brenda DiCarlo), Joan Prather (Robin Hudson), Annette O'Toole (Doria), Nicholas Pryor (Andy DiCarlo), Michael Kidd (Tommy French), Geoffrey Lewis (Wilson Shears), Titos Vandis (Emile), Dennis Dugan (Logan), Melanie Griffith (Karen), Maria O'Brien (Maria), Colleen Camp (Connie), Paul Benedict (Orren Brooks), William Traylor (Ray Brandy), Dick McGarvin (Ted Farley), Eric Shea (Little Bob), Adam Reed (Freddy), Brad Thompson (Chuck), Denise Nickerson (Shirley), Caroline Williams (Helga), Kate Sarchet (Judy) and George Skaff (Dr. Malvert).
OTHER FILMS DIRECTED BY MICHAEL RITCHIE
Annette O'TooleBarbara FeldonBruce DernColleen CampGeoffrey LewisMelanie GriffithPaul BenedictSmileUnited Artists
1967, Action/Adventure, ★★★½
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967, Roger Corman)
Director Corman and–probably more so–writer Howard Browne construct The St. Valentine's Day Massacre as a docudrama. Paul Frees narrates the entire film, introducing characters, providing their backstories–Corman sometimes mutes the film's dialogue (during boring parts) so Frees can explain a little about the person. Massacre might be mostly authentic in its portrayal of the titular event, but it doesn't matter. Frees, Browne and Corman could sell anything.
The film's layered. It opens after the massacre and quietly backs up to explain it. It uses flashbacks a couple more times, specifically to explain the hatred between gangsters Al Capone (Jason Robards) and Bugs Moran (Ralph Meeker). Corman doesn't open with either of them. Instead he opens with George Segal as a sociopathic gangster working for Meeker. It's good Segal and Robards never have a scene together because they would have–and gloriously so–ripped the sets apart with their teeth.
Robards's performance has a couple weak spots, but he still transfixes. As written, the character ranges from sorrow to anger immediately and Robards plays it beautifully. Segal has almost no quite moments; watching him is waiting for him to erupt. But he always remains somehow likable, probably because no one in Massacre is particularly likable. Segal just has the charisma to weather it.
Other excellent performances include Clint Ritchie and Frank Silvera (though the film loses track of Silvera).
Corman's got some great shots; Milton R. Krasner's an able photographer. Perfect score from Lionel Newman.
Massacre is fantastic.
Produced and directed by Roger Corman; written by Howard Browne; director of photography, Milton R. Krasner; edited by William B. Murphy; music by Lionel Newman; released by 20th Century Fox.
Starring Jason Robards (Al Capone), George Segal (Peter Gusenberg), Ralph Meeker (Bugs Moran), Jean Hale (Myrtle), Clint Ritchie (Jack McGurn), Frank Silvera (Nick Sorello), Joseph Campanella (Albert Wienshank), Richard Bakalyan (John Scalise), David Canary (Frank Gusenberg), Bruce Dern (Johnny May), Harold J. Stone (Frank Nitti), Kurt Kreuger (James Clark), Paul Richards (Charles Fischetti), Joe Turkel (Jake Guzik), Milton Frome (Adam Heyer), Mickey Deems (Reinhold Schwimmer), John Agar (Dion O'Bannion), Celia Lovsky (Josephine Schwimmer), Tom Reese (Ted Newberry), Jan Merlin (Willie Marks), Alexander D'Arcy (Joe Aiello), Reed Hadley (Hymie Weiss), Gus Trikonis (Rio), Charles Dierkop (Salvanti), Tom Signorelli (Bobo Borotto), Rico Cattani (Albert Anselmi), Alex Rocco (Diamond), Leo Gordon (Heitler), Jonathan Haze (Boris Chapman), Dick Miller (Adolph Muller) and Jack Nicholson (Gino); narrated by Paul Frees.
OTHER FILMS STARRING JACK NICHOLSON
OTHER FILMS DIRECTED BY ROGER CORMAN
20th Century FoxAlex RoccoBruce DernDavid CanaryGeorge SegalJack NicholsonJason RobardsRoger CormanThe St. Valentine's Day Massacre
1989, ★★, Comedy
The 'burbs (1989, Joe Dante)
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Until The 'burbs gets around to actually having to pay off on its premise–the strange new neighbors are really serial killers–it's quite good. There's no way the third act pay off can deliver and the film's quality takes a number of hits in the last half hour or so. Olsen's script is, technically, at fault… but it's hard to think of how the narrative could have unfolded and not had problems.
What the film does have, even with the last act problems, is some of Dante's most enthusiastic work. The film's perfectly casted–I counted three times the actors were trying not to laugh during a scene–and he gets these great performances. Olsen's script sets up these fine characters, Dante and the cast are able to turn them into something even better… then the script abandons them. At one point, Carrie Fisher just disappears. Instead of figuring out how to incorporate her (or even just keep her around), Olsen sends her away. Coincidentally, Fisher disappears about the time the film hits the bumps.
Tom Hanks is very good in the lead. He manages not to get overshadowed by Bruce Dern and Rick Ducommun, who are a lot wackier. Wendy Schaal's good as Dern's wife (she too disappears though) and Brother Theodore is hilarious as one of the villains. Corey Feldman is a tad broad… and looks a little old for a teenager.
Amazing Jerry Goldsmith score.
With its marvelous Dante direction, The 'burbs is almost a success.
Directed by Joe Dante; written by Dana Olsen; director of photography, Robert M. Stevens; edited by Marshall Harvey; music by Jerry Goldsmith; production designer, James H. Spencer; produced by Larry Brezner and Michael Finnell; released by Universal Pictures.
Starring Tom Hanks (Ray Peterson), Bruce Dern (Lt. Mark Rumsfield), Carrie Fisher (Carol Peterson), Rick Ducommun (Art Weingartner), Corey Feldman (Ricky Butler), Wendy Schaal (Bonnie Rumsfield), Henry Gibson (Dr. Werner Klopek), Brother Theodore (Uncle Reuben Klopek), Courtney Gains (Hans Klopek) and Gale Gordon (Walter Seznick).
OTHER FILMS DIRECTED BY JOE DANTE
Bruce DernCarrie FisherCorey FeldmanHenry GibsonJerry Goldsmiththe burbsTom HanksUniversal PicturesWendy Schaal


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Reverse Mentoring Builds Skills and Connections
What makes a reverse mentoring program a success? We talk with CEOs, leaders and experts to find out.
By Laura Petrecca
March 19th, 2019 05:48AM EDT
Golin CEO Matt Neale (R) with former Golin staffer Annelise Campbell (C) and Interpublic CEO Michael Roth (L).
After Matt Neale, CEO of the public relations firm Golin, moved to the U.S. from London in 2015, he realized there was a lot he needed to learn.
The public relations executive had nearly two decades of experience in the communications industry, but he wanted to bone up on American culture, digital technology and more. Rather than turn to a seasoned consultant or a well-established business coach, he connected with Annelise Campbell, a junior employee less than two years out of college. She was digitally savvy, had fresh perspectives on the business and came from a background vastly different than his own.
In short: Neale's ideal tutor.
"I was looking for someone whose life experience was the opposite of mine," he says.
The two met monthly, discussing topics such as diversity, changes in their industry and the music scene. Campbell, now 25 coached Neale, now 45, on how to use Snapchat and helped him make Golin's internship application process more inclusive.
"Those meetings were like a shining star on my calendar," says Neale. "There were moments when there were really big issues often going on in the country and I'd be able to say, 'I'd really like to get your perspective on this.'"
Five Generations in One Workplace
Neale reaped the benefits of "reverse mentoring," which is when a younger staffer coaches a more senior colleague. Jack Welch gave the concept momentum when he implemented it in 1999 while CEO at General Electric. Firms such as PwC, Estee Lauder, Aflac and U.S. Bank have deployed it in an array of ways since.
While the practice took root decades ago, it's "more critical than ever" as the age gap among workers expands, says Lindsey Pollak, a multigenerational workplace consultant and author of THE REMIX: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace.
Today's professional environment now spans five generations – from Generation Z, Millennials and Generation X to Baby Boomers and Traditionalists, also known as The Silent Generation, born before 1946. There can be a 50-year age difference among those working together.
"That is unprecedented and challenging," Pollak says. To be successful, "you have to relate to other generations."
Reverse Mentorship Often Happens Across Generations (But Not Always)
Reverse mentorship comes in a wide variety of forms. While it's often used to bridge age differences, at times it's also used to bring together workers with different backgrounds or life experiences, such as a LGBTQ employee coaching a non-LGBTQ senior leader.
At some firms, reverse mentoring happens organically. Other organizations have created formal programs that can include one-on-one meetings or group learning. At U.S. Bank for instance, members of its managing committee assemble an annual team of Millennial employees to advise senior management on how to better serve customers, as well as how recruit and retain employees.
There are executives who have independently sought out reverse mentors. SoulCycle CEO Melanie Whelan is open about how her "Millennial mentor" helps her to keep up with trends.
And, of course, you don't need a formal program to learn from younger employees. Chad Brockway, VP of the Cyber Operations Division at security consulting firm Edgeworth Security, says he gleans daily insights from his five direct reports, all of whom are under the age of 30.
"Being open to thoughts and ideas doesn't mean that you're not capable in your job," he says. "There is something to learn from everyone."
How Does Everyone Benefit?
To be truly successful, all parties should benefit from the experience, say workplace experts.
"Some of the best reverse mentoring relationships go both ways," says Pollak.
Skylar Werde, president of multigenerational workplace consulting firm BridgeWorks, says to think of it as "holistic mentorship."
Millennials, for instance, can advise Boomers on how to use technology more efficiently, he says. In turn, Boomers can help a Millennial colleague navigate the sometimes-complex processes and procedures that often arise in a company before an idea can be implemented.
"Both sides have to be there to support each other versus just being there to receive support," Werde says.
At Golin, Campbell says she gained valuable insights from her meetings with CEO Neale, including "what managing up really looks like and how to do that well," she says. She also learned how to position herself "in a more actionable way" that would set her up for greater success.
It's About Sharing Expertise
Although she was initially a little nervous, Campbell felt confident about the skills and perspectives she had to offer to Neale, especially when it came to sharing her experiences as a "young woman of color trying to climb up the ladder."
Her advice to other young mentors: Think about what you can bring to the relationship. While Neale started his career in an era of faxes and phone calls, she could offer her thoughts on being an entry-level employee in a digital world. She could also give him insights on what it's like to be a woman of color in a corporate setting.
"It takes away some of the nerves because it's the thing you know you're an expert in," she says.
Campbell has since moved to Dallas from Golin's office in New York, first working for Golin, and now at another firm. But she and Neale are still in touch. At the same time, Neale plans to connect with another colleague to continue his learnings.
"I definitely want to do another one internally… I only had good experiences from this one so I'm keen to build on it," he says.
"I can't evangelize this enough," he adds. "It costs nothing except a little bit of time."
How to Make Your Reverse Mentorship Program a Success
There's no one-size-fits-all template for implementing a successful reverse mentoring program. Yet it is important to have some structure, says Pollak, especially since there is an inherent "power dynamic involved when you have a senior and junior person."
Some steps to take:
Consider your objective
"Step back first and think about what you are trying to accomplish," says Werde. Is it to create a more inclusive, multigenerational workforce? Is it for those in the top ranks to better understand technology? "Mentorship is one tool of many," he says, and may not be the right one to use in some cases.
"Before you decide to do this, you really have to understand your organization," he says. "Mentorship does not work if it feels forced."
Get executives involved
Senior leadership buy-in is essential, says Pollak.
"The first step is to get your CEO or senior leadership team reverse mentors," she says. "You have to model this from the top."
Review the mentor-mentee relationship carefully
"It's important they don't have a direct working relationship so there isn't a power play there," advises Neale.
Also consider pairing colleagues with different backgrounds and genders, says Jason Wingard, PhD, dean and professor at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies.
Set some ground rules
"If it's a formal program, it's up to the organization to set the guidelines," says Pollak. "If you are casually doing it, it's worth discussing the rules of engagement."
Among the things she says to review: How often to talk, how that discussion will take place (in person, via phone, Skype, etc.), which person will be responsible for calendaring that appointment and how long the mentoring arrangement will last.
And be sure to address privileged conversations.
"Set out some very clear ground rules around confidentially," says Neale.
Establish individual expectations and goals
Think about: "What are the goals? What are the outcomes that you want from the relationship?" says Ilene Siscovick, a partner at management consulting firm Mercer. "What's the benefit for each person in the relationship?"
Have some conversation ideas ready
Among the topics to possibly cover, per Pollack:
What are your favorite technologies?
What questions do you have about my generation?
What apps do you have?
What are your favorite books?
What publications do you read on a regular basis?
Where you get information about our industry?
Think creatively
There are many ways for a younger and older staffer to interact that go beyond sitting in a conference room and talking, says Pollak. An information exchange can take place at a networking event, at a lunch out or even at a mall where the mentor shows a mentee how they use a digital device to shop.
Expand the mentoring pool
Millennials are doing a lot of the reverse mentoring, but that doesn't exclude them from getting their own younger coaches. "If you're a Millennial, go find yourself someone in Gen Z," Pollak says.
Laura Petrecca
Laura Petrecca is a writer, editor and strategic consultant. She's held key editorial positions at some of the nation's top media companies, including Gannett, Rodale and Crain Communications. In her most recent newsroom role, she was USA Today's New York City bureau chief and senior editor of special projects.
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Jan. 30, 2023—Dr. André L. Churchwell was honored with a Diamond Award for lifetime achievement in advancing diversity during a Not Alone Foundation celebration that brought together prominent leaders in business, education, entertainment, government and more at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on Jan. 21. In addition, a new Diamond Award for diversity and inclusion...
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Jan. 27, 2023—The American Society of Civil Engineers has honored Vanderbilt engineering professor Sankaran Mahadevan with the 2023 George Winter Award for technical contributions as a structural engineer, creativity as a professional musician, composer and teacher, and exemplary research in the fields of risk and reliability and machine learning. Mahadevan is the John R. Murray Sr. Professor of...
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#!/usr/bin/env node

/* The first two consecutive numbers to have two distinct prime factors are:
   14 = 2 X 7, 15 = 3 X 5

   The first three consecutive numbers to have three
   distinct prime factors are:
   644 = 2^2 X 7 X 23, 645 = 3 X 5 X 43, 646 = 2 X 17 X 19

   Find the first four consecutive integers to have four distinct
   primes factors. What is the first of these numbers? */

var fns = require('../functions.js'),
    operator = require('../operator.js'),
    timer = require('../timer.js');

function increment(value, arr) {
  /**
   * This updates the value according to the list. Since we seek 4
   * consecutive numbers with exactly 4 prime factors, we can jump
   * 4 numbers if the last doesn't have 4 factors, can jump 3 if
   * the second to last doesn't have 4 factors, and so on
   */
  if (arr[arr.length - 1] != 4) {
    return value + 4;
  }

  // We can assume the last element is a 4
  if (arr[arr.length - 2] != 4) {
    return value + 3;
  }

  // We can assume the last 2 elements are [4, 4]
  if (arr[arr.length - 3] != 4) {
    return value + 2;
  }

  // We can assume the last 3 elements are [4, 4, 4]
  return value + 1;
};

exports.main = function(verbose) {
  if (typeof verbose == 'undefined') {
    verbose = false;
  }
  /* Find the first four consecutive integers to have four distinct
     primes factors. What is the first of these numbers? */
  var factorHash = {1: [], 2: [2]};
  /* Smallest product of 4 primes is 2*3*5*7 = 210
     We need to update the hash to get to this point */
  for (var i = 3; i <= 210; i++) {
    fns.primeFactors(i, false, factorHash);
  }

  var smallest = 210, // The smallest integer of the four
      numFactors = [fns.primeFactors(smallest, true, factorHash).length,
                    fns.primeFactors(smallest + 1, true, factorHash).length,
                    fns.primeFactors(smallest + 2, true, factorHash).length,
                    fns.primeFactors(smallest + 3, true, factorHash).length];

  while (!operator.arrCompare(numFactors, [4, 4, 4, 4])) {
    smallest = increment(smallest, numFactors);
    numFactors = [fns.primeFactors(smallest, true, factorHash).length,
                  fns.primeFactors(smallest + 1, true, factorHash).length,
                  fns.primeFactors(smallest + 2, true, factorHash).length,
                  fns.primeFactors(smallest + 3, true, factorHash).length];
  }

  return smallest;
};

if (require.main === module) {
  timer.timer(47, exports.main);
}


Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) are presenting the second "Just for the Record-A Vinyl Day" from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. This free event, celebrating music on vinyl, its culture, art and sound, is geared for residents of all ages. The festival will be held at the Silver Spring Library located at 900 Wayne Ave.
The event includes a full lineup of panels, screenings and activities including a preview of the documentary "Feast Your Ears" about WHFS, the popular Bethesda-based radio station, that was the first in the region to broadcast in FM stereo.
Other featured events include a panel discussion on creating and collecting vinyl records; makerspace activities for the whole family; demonstrations with a turntable and vinyl records; and a book signing with local author and former WHFS deejay Cerphe Colwell.
Also, MCPL will host its first music competition, Make Music Montgomery, where previously selected submissions of musical acts will perform in front of community judges.
Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day is hosted in partnership with Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. (FOLMC); Friends of the Library, Silver Spring Chapter; Levine Music; Open Sky Jazz; and Kefa Cafe. FOLMC will be selling books and records.
No advanced registration is needed. Some programs may be space limited and time sensitive.
Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite recording artist.
See the entire album of photos from last year, here.