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An Ode to Attacking the Audience – A Reflection on mother!
September 21st 2017
I begin writing this after just leaving the movie theatre, recovering from the recent film by director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan) with the odd title of mother!. This is a movie that many filmgoers HATE with a passion. Cinemascore.com, an audience polling site that on average gives movies a "B-" at the least, even the bad ones, gave this movie the rare lowest possible audience score of "F". Audiences are repulsed by this film, and as a result its not likely to make its budget back. It also will likely not be staying in theatres much longer.
However, despite the evidence, sitting through this movie was one of the most intense and positive cinematic experiences I've had in a movie theatre.
From what I have gathered, opinions of this movie are extremely polarizing. Some are singing this movie's praises while others feel compelled to denounce it as one of the worst movies of the year. Why?
Here's the simplest answer I can think of: This movie attacks the audience in ways they could never be prepared for.
A bit of context of my experience leading up to seeing this film: Kevin, my roommate and film buff partner, heard about the controversy of mother! through film buzz online and went to go see it on his own. Afterwards, the film left him devastated and drained. All he could think about was this movie and praise it for its boldness. Kevin and I have watched a lot of films together and we've come to know each other's tastes pretty well, so I know that if Kevin has a strong reaction to a film I know I'm likely to have a strong reaction to it as well. So the very next day, I made time in my already busy schedule (a Sunday night) to go see this movie with him on his second viewing, knowing nothing about the film.
And boy.
I never cry during movies. But I almost started tearing up during the last act of this film due to its sheer visceral intensity alone. Kevin admitted to almost blacking out at one point and seeing stars. We both agreed that this film has become one of our all time favorites. An uncomfortable intense puzzling bold metaphorical painful dizzying masterpiece.
There's plenty in the film to praise. mother! is undoubtedly one of the most poetic uses of sound design I've ever heard in film. The unsettling cinematography is like nothing else I've scene. But what's more relevant here are the reasons why this film has such a polarizing opinions among its audience. Why do some people love it while others hate it?
For one, I think the film has suffered greatly by it's marketing. It has been mistakenly presented in its trailers as a home invasion psychological horror flick, giving most audiences going into the film an incorrect impression of what they are in for. While the movie centers around a home invasion plot point initially, it immediately from the very first scene grounds itself as a complex tapestry of surrealism and metaphor, working at a level of sophistication that many might not be prepared to take in.
This film asks a LOT of its audience. Unless you cheat and do research ahead of time, audiences are forced to interpret what they're witnessing on screen with only the imagery and cinematography as guidance. Therefore, the film's extreme stylistic choices have the potential to come off as incredibly powerful, incredibly sickening, incredibly stupid, or a combination of all three, depending on how each viewer approaches the film.
For some inexplicable reason, something about this film allowed me to deeply connect with the imagery in a way that I'm still trying to understand. I personally interpreted the film on my first viewing as a metaphor into fertility and the act of creation and its affect on society and intimate relationships. Kevin, who also deeply resonated with the film, was more taken by the interpretation of womanhood and celebrity status. After further research, we discovered that the director actually means the film be a depiction of the bible and the forces of nature, depicting the dark relationships between God, the Earth, humanity, and most importantly, Jennifer Laurence as Mother Nature.
The way the metaphors play out are far from sacred or antique however. Perhaps this excerpted popular review from Letterboxded illustrates what puts people off most about this upsetting film (most of her review reproduced here):
"…That nothing this disgusting could ever be made by a human being, someone with empathy, and an understanding of fear and anxiety. But when they threw Jennifer Lawerence's character (Mother) on the ground of her home, calling her a "cunt" and "nasty whore", kicking, punching, literally murdering her, I knew I had lost it.
And before you say I'm missing the point, I promise you I'm not. I got what Aronofsky is *trying* to say. I fully get the "no respect for Mother Nature" metaphor that he blatantly screams in your face. I get it all. But there's a way to say this without completely attacking the audience in a way that makes it impossible to respect the filmmaking, the craft, or the heart and soul that goes into deconstructing a films metaphor. I completely adore when a film is willing the tackle thought provoking topics, such as the way we treat the Earth, the way we treat women, and etc. But whenever you turn a claustrophobic, anxiety infested story into a misogynistic abuse fest in a span of 15 minutes, that's when you've lost it." – Katie (Letterboxd)
The misogynistic violence that Katie describes in the film while framed in a more surreal context is portrayed as very very real, and when taken at face value can understandably be seen as completely unwarranted, especially since this is a flavor of violence that strikes such a nerve on today's cultural psyche (and what Katie describes is only part of what makes this film so repulsive). What interests me most about her statement though is how she describes this moment in particular as an "attack on the audience". And what an apt term it is.
This hits the nail on the head on one of the main reasons I think people might be strongly being put off by this film. Its traumatic imagery of violence and its unwavering dedication to its maddening uncomfortable cinematic agenda to drive home its metaphorical messages is like no other. And if you didn't connect with the film on a personal level like I or Kevin did, if the bizarre style of the film is not to your taste, too strange, or just not your cup of tea, then of course the unexpected extreme psychological violence and unnerving cinematography has the potential to come off as unnecessary, pretentious, uncalled for, even ethically wrong. Add to it that this film was advertised as a shallow psychological horror flick, leaving most audiences completely unprepared for the heavy metaphorical themes the movie hurls at the audience.
But at the same time, it's this intense cinematic attack that audiences are either loving or hating I believe – myself included. It's somewhat akin to building a rollercoaster and asking the audience to get in. For some, they don't know how or don't want to get on. For some, like Katie, they get on and it affects them in ways that they preferred they didn't experience.
But for some, the experience takes them to places they never thought possible.
I've been fascinated by the ways that audiences are forced to interact with media, be it live action film, animation, music, theatre, video games – each form of media has its own way of drawing in the viewer and compelling them to engage with what it has to offer. For film, pulling in the audience is traditionally done by attempting to depict an experience that the audience can personally connect with, be it a character, a situation, or an idea. mother! however forces you to take more of an alienated Brechtian approach to the narrative – or at least this was my experience. With its uncomfortable in-your-face cinematography, unnerving sound design, and surreal outlandish situations, mother!'s imagery is so powerful, evocative, and disturbing that each audience member is forced to form their own interpretations as to the reason behind the madness. You are constantly forced to relate to what is happening on screen but simultaneously distance yourself from the narrative to piece together the larger interpretive picture, therefore making the film's story entirely your own. The film's "attack" is precisely what forces engagement.
Isn't this the most natural next step for our media today in the twenty-first century? To attack us directly with its sheer visceral power? Now that we have the internet available at our fingertips, having access to more media than we can ever hope to completely consume, our senses have begun to simultaneously sharpen and grow weary. Sharpen because we now have a much better sense of ourselves, of our own personal tastes and preferences, but weary because of the sheer amount of "stuff" that we take in all the time every hour of the day. Is it not logical then, for our media to turn to the grotesque, the horrible, the viscerally uncomfortable, to re-sensitize our senses and brains to once again force us to engage with it? To attack us directly with the unexpected, the bizarre, the unwanted, the excruciatingly painful, until it becomes unbearable?
I'm getting a little preachy here, but it's because this is important. The way we consume media is rapidly changing, and our media has the responsibility to adapt to this change if it ever hopes to stay relevant or have any sort of power. mother! shows one way of accomplishing this. It certainly isn't the only way – the hoards of people who reject this film will be quick to tell you otherwise. I guess I have too much of a reason to care because I also strongly believe in this power of "attacking the audience" for my own work. I enjoy making audiences feel uncomfortable, to shock, to surprise, to show them what they do not want see. I hope it's clear that I don't do this because of any sort of sadistic pleasure – I don't get off on causing others discomfort. The purpose of challenging audiences in this way is to reach for this type of experience, where you are forced to battle with parts of yourself that are personal and intimate. It's an invitation to interact with the parts of yourself that matter most. The parts of yourself you share with no one else. The desires, worries, and pains that cannot be put into words. The things that only art can communicate to us. Where a better place to have that painful journey than within the safety of art?
This movie may not be successful financially. But I have a feeling that many are going to remember this movie as the painful trip that they never knew they wanted.
Bravo, Aronofsky. Bravo.


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You may not have a summer break like you did when you were a kid, but that doesn't mean you have to be a grown up at the movies. Let's save the art house fare and thought-provoking movies for later this year. For June, it's all about being a kid again.
The Goonies
Plays Tuesday, June 9 at select Harkins Theatres
Was there anything more magical as a kid than pretending you were on an adventure? Not unless you were a Goonie, there wasn't. When a band of rag-tag wannabe adventurers stumble upon a local mystery, they go in search of the pirate fortune that could save their town from evil developers. Between a gang of bad guys who wants the treasure for themselves and enough booby traps to thwart even the most cunning treasure hunter, it's an action-packed classic that gave us the iconic phrase "Goonies never say die!"
Jurassic World
Opens Friday, June 12
Seriously, when will we learn to stop messing with dinosaur DNA? And more importantly, why would anyone conduct these experiments when people are actually at the theme park that houses these dinosaurs? Don't overthink this one and just get ready to have a good time. With Chris Pratt on hand to save the day, it's sure to be as funny as it is intense, even if it does kinda look like a couple of 8-year-old boys came up with the plot. Nothing can compare to the original in this series, but a little trip to Jurassic Park never killed anyone, except for all those people it's already killed. But don't worry; you should be safe in your seats, unless the 3D version becomes a little too realistic.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Opens Friday, June 12
In case the title didn't already spill the beans, this one isn't a super-happy, lighthearted summer release. Though the subject matter may be a bit heavy, this winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival has everyone buzzing, and for good reason. It's the kind of coming-of-age story that will tug on your heartstrings without overloading you on the sappy, mushy stuff.
Inside Out
Opens Friday, June 19
Speaking of sappy, mushy stuff, here's one that's all about emotions, literally. This Pixar film takes us inside the head of a young girl to see how hard growing up can be. Most kids feel like their emotions lose control as they hit those turbulent junior high and high school years, but for Riley, it's true. When Joy and Sadness get lost within her brain, it's up to Fear, Disgust and Anger to take over while they find their way back. Anyone who was a teenager or who has spent time around one recently can see how this might seem like the case for everyone at that time of their life. All signs point to a new Pixar hit.
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The Karate Kid
Playing Friday, June 19 through Thursday, June 25 at FilmBar
It's hard to pick which movie to see at Filmbar this month for their Jerks series, celebrating some of the best bad guys to permeate pop culture. But really, we had to go with Johnny Lawrence, tormentor of young Daniel-son. Being the new kid in school is hard, but it's nearly impossible when you're being harassed by an out of control karate gang. Can Mr. Miyagi teach his student everything he needs to know to defend himself before Johnny puts him in a body bag? If you don't know the answer (and even if you do), check it out.


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How We Walk the Walk We Talk
Walking the Entrepreneurship Walk
The Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting the fabulous Spring 2016 Business Concept Competition on April 7. Students from any major can pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges and there are significant prizes involved. In order to be considered, students should submit a 1-2 page abstract via e-mail to Peter Straus by March 24 at 5 p.m. Find the guidelines at www.csuchico.edu/cfe. Abstract judges will choose twelve finalists to present their ideas on April 7th.
I'm working with students associated with the Center to publicize this opportunity for all the benefits that naturally result as a byproduct of being with others who are sharing ideas. Many students think they have little to offer by way of truly innovative thinking. And yet, anyone can offer a fresh take on an existing topic or idea. All students are invited to the pitch sessions, at which point they have the option to join a team and dip into a creative flow they might have otherwise never experienced. The competition not only provides an opportunity to nurture the agile minds of today's young innovators, but students can win big bucks, too!
For students interested in developing a pitch, there is a workshop on Tuesday the 22nd at 5pm in Glenn 221. Please contact the Center for Entrepreneurship, or Peter Straus, for more information on this exciting event. Or you can just click here. Let's help spread the word.
Find more on the topic of entrepreneurship, check out this article from our own Colleen Robb, who writes about ten phrases to delete from business plans - starting right now.
As a bonus for anyone interested in innovative thinking process, a member of a discussion group I'm part of has co-written a book on the science behind the "messy" creative mindset that's so vital to our collective future. It's just earned a positive review by the New York Times. "Insightful problem solving can't be boiled down to any single way of thinking," the authors say in Wired to Create. Apparently there's plenty of research exploring the contradictions and peculiarities of those who insist on doing things their own way.
Walking the Sales and Marketing Talk
The previous edition of this blog highlighted the work of the College's Suefferlein Sales program. I'd emphasized Tim Heinze's comments about how the program can engage most any student, helping him or her become more influential in any sphere of endeavor.
On a related note, this video discussing the "eight types of salespeople," from the folks at Harvard Business Review landed on my cyber desk this week. It seems that I've met all of these characters during my career - and outside of it.
Walking the Walk of Global Business Concerns
Women's History Month is the perfect time for a workshop on March 30th offering the opportunity that offers women the opportunity to enhance their workplace negotiation skills. Too often women don't realize that they're being treated inequitably and can negotiate a better outcome. You may have seen an email on the topic from Brianna Ellis, Coordinator at the COB Student Success Center.
A day or so after it landed in our inboxes, Bob Sprague suggested that the workshop was worth highlighting here, adding that "It surprises me that this is STILL a problem, but I know from the small amount of reading I've done, it's an issue…We are training the next generation of business professionals. We owe both women and men the opportunity to understand and confront the dysfunctional traditions of many business cultures."
Bob's so right.
Years back, a new boss advised me I was getting an immediate, substantial raise with back pay "to put me into the range of the others on your team." The others were all men. I'd felt exceedingly well-paid, but this man helped me understand how I'd lived in ignorance about how, for the standard in my industry, I actually wasn't. There aren't enough mentors like him to cover all the women in business who need to know they aren't being treated fairly.
Brianna Ellis contributes the following from her perspective:
College women, once a minority on university campuses, now make up the majority of the student body across the country. Following graduation, women make up half of the work-force but continue to earn less than men do throughout their careers. There are a number of contributing factors, but research points to the lack of confidence in negotiating as one element that may result in the pay gap. Dr. Linda Babcock, the faculty director of the Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society (PROGRESS) and Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University School of Public Policy and Management, has found that women are more worried than men about how negotiating may impact their relationships. This results in women asking for things more indirectly, by asking for less than they want, or by working hard so they can avoid asking in hopes of being given what they want as a reward.
As a means to lessen this gap in income and provide students confidence in negotiation, the COB Student Success Center has invited the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to conduct a salary negotiation workshop for college women. The two-hour workshop, taking place on March 30th, will aid women with skills and confidence, through smart strategies and effective language, to successfully negotiate salary and benefits packages.
In working with college women, I see that many don't want to come across as pushy, demanding, or ungrateful, and simply avoid starting the conversation. I try and reason with students that the worst that could happen is the employer says "no," but you do not know unless you ask. My hope in providing this unique opportunity, is to dispel some of the barriers to negotiation and provide these women the tools to feel comfortable in such situations. Negotiation for new graduates is particularly important, as it sets the benchmark for future salary, bonus increases, and promotions, resulting in a significant long term impact, so it shouldn't be overlooked.
I appreciate that Brianna took time to share her perspective; the following snapshots are also well worth considering as we prepare our students for the real world of work:
And here's another bit of information: a recent HBR article affirms that working women face age discrimination in addition to gender bias.
Please tell students to consider this important workshop! I've asked Breanna if there is any chance it might be videotaped for further reference; I'll let you know if they are able to do that.
There's much yet to be done to address the "dysfunctional traditions of many business cultures," as Bob says, and this and other programs offered by the COB Student Success Center - in partnership with each of us - help us do just that.


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Cioppino: Recipe for a San Francisco seafood classic you can make at home
A recent dinner at Max Gill & Grill that featured cioppino got us thinking about the San Francisco classic and some good home versions we've enjoyed over the years. My old friend Danielle Martino made the first one I ever had, and I've carried this recipe around for a long time. It serves 4-6, and takes about two hours from prep to plating.
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can peeled, crushed and drained tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 cup bottled clam juice mixed with 2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 chopped fresh basil
12 littleneck clams
12 mussels
1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 pound cleaned baby squid, cut into rings and tentacles halved
1/2 pound halibut, coarsely chopped
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Add onions and saute until transluscent. Add garlic, season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Add the wine and stir from the bottom. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes, peppers, parsley, oregano and bay leaf and cook for 5 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Put a lid on the pot, leaving a bit of space for steam to escape, for 30 minutes.
Add the basil and the clams, cooking uncoverd for 5 minutes over high heat. When the clams open, add the mussels, shrimp, squid and halibut. Stirring often, cook until the mussels open, the shrimp turn pink and the halibut and squid are just firm, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve in heated bowls with a loaf of Italian bread to sop up the remaining liquid. (Be sure to put a bowl or bowls on the table for discarded the empty shells.)


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Spirits of the Clinch
It has been said that the Clinch River is haunted by many spirits of yesteryear, with legends of busted stills and revenuers claiming victory during the bootleg era. Today you can experience the Spirits of the Clinch and taste the region's best beers and wines made with water from the Northern Hemisphere's most biologically diverse river! Starting on either end of Virginia's Hidden River, you can find a distillery, two breweries, and three wineries waiting like old friends at the end of a dirt road to greet you. Each has its own distinctive character and flavors that will definitely bring you to come back for more!
Choose your favorite brewery, winery or distillery below and then find it on the map that follows
1. Painted Peak Brewing Co.
Painted Peak Brewing Co and Tap Room is located on historic Main Street, Tazewell. Housed in a 1940's era Dodge dealership, Painted Peak has retained much of the building's original character. Local history and legends are crafted into each beer created here, and the stories can be as refreshing as the flavorful beer. Among the many beers brewed here, you'll find Pellissiippi Pale Ale, Cliff Hanger IPA, TTown Brown, Lost Tribe Tripel, and Amonate Amber. A chef specially trained in craft beer cuisine produces unmatched culinary arts for the region, including Appalachian Nachos, Pork Belly Po Boys, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, and a Virginia Charcuterie Board (among many others). 276-988-7325. www.paintedpeakbrewing.com 386 Main Street, Tazewell, Virginia. Follow us on Facebook!
2. Plum Creek Winery
Plum Creek Winery is located in Thompson Valley, Virginia, just 3 miles off the Back of the Dragon motorcycle route. Located in a beautiful serene setting, Plum Creek Winery is proud to be the first and only winery in Tazewell County. We offer 12 fruit, berry, and grape wines, including Blueberry, Strawberry, Apple, Plum, Peach, Kiwi Strawberry, Black Raspberry, Cherry, Pineapple, Apple Pie, Muscadine, and Concord Grape. There are also 3 mixed fruit wines named for the Back Of the Dragon; Dragon's Treasure is a mix of Blackberry, Plum & Peach, Dragon's Blood is a mix of Blueberry, Strawberry, & Apple., Dragon's Fire (the newest), made of Jalapeño, Blueberry, and Apple. All of our fruit is hand picked and bursting with flavor. A tasting room is available to taste all of our delicious wines. We also offer paint n' sip classes and tours of our orchards. Keep up with us on Facebook (Plum Creek Winery) or call 276-988-9792
3. Vincent's Vineyard
Vincent's Vineyard is a family owned and operated farm which lies at the foothills of the majestic Clinch Mountain, the perfect venue for tasting wine and gatherings. Come and Experience the Grapeness in a relaxing atmosphere with some good old fashioned hospitality you won't forget. Try our fine wines that will please your palate every time! We look forward to your visit for free wine tastings and tours! The winery is conveniently located in Lebanon Virginia, only 1/4 mile off Route 19. vincentsvineyard.com 276-889-2505 2313 East Main Street, Lebanon, VA
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Stone Mountain Distilling, home of Virginia Heritage Moonshine, is located in the town of Lebanon, Virginia. We distill hand-crafted small-batch spirits that are true to the roots of the Appalachian Mountains. We are the first legal distillery in Lebanon since prohibition. Stop by and take a tour of our distillery and have a taste of some of the best spirits around. Follow us on Facebook! 2219 E Main Street Lebanon, VA 24266
5. Sugar Hill Brewing Co.
Sugar Hill Brewing Company is an 80 seat restaurant / brewpub located in the town of St. Paul, Virginia. Family friendly and located in the historic downtown district of Saint Paul, Sugar Hill's guests enjoy the industrial feel of exposed brick, large windows, and metal ceilings. Add vintage pinball machines, a foosball table, and a 10 foot TV screen to the delicious menu of original Americana food including deep fried pimento cheese balls and farm fresh burgers with 12 house made craft beers on tap at all times. 16622 Broad Street, St. Paul, VA 24283 276-738-1088 www.sugarhillbrewing.com Follow us on Facebook!
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MountainRose Vineyards is a family owned award-winning winery and vineyard nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. The family estate vineyard is the first to be planted on land once mined for coal. Abundant in minerals, the soil gives the wines beautiful rich colors and intense fruity flavors and aromas not found in other wines. All the grapes are hand pruned and grown in the cool mountain air with plenty of sunshine, then harvested and sorted by hand so only the best grapes go into the wines. Visit soon, tour the vineyards and taste the wines while you enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the mountains. 276-328-2013 mountainrosevineyard.com 10439 N. Reservoir Rd, Wise, VA.
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I'm a sucker for the real essence of hip-hop, there's so many out here talking about things they've never experienced. Not the case with Young Money Yawn who is here with his joint "The Deep End" which features Alondo Jackson. The duo shares vivid stories of their past, from dealing and the complications that come along with it.
Rhyming over Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel's "Once Again It's On" Yawn & Jackson are a duo with their own story of pain & triumph. "The Deep End" comes off of Young Money Yawn's newest project "Street Gospel 4" which is slated to come out this summer. Peep the visuals for "The Deep End" and let me know what you think.


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The conclusions or recommendations to which above the CSM, as well as the decisions that define goals, functions, tasks, Foundation doctrines and aspirations of this process, are taken by consensus and express themselves through a Final Declaration that is emitted at the end of each Conference. The States participating in the CSM receive the name of member countries. Each Government is represented by an official delegation comprised of officials of hierarchy and functions equivalent or superior to the CEO or national of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and of the Ministry or unit of responsible Government to formulate and implement national migration policy and manage its immigration services. The process of the Conference, in addition to the participation of the twelve South American Governments, international agencies includes representatives of society Civil and specific Governments as observers, which can participate in different activities that take place, but are not empowered to intervene in the elaboration of documents containing recommendations or commitments, since these actions are exclusive Faculty of member countries. In this regard note that agencies such as UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for refugees), ECLAC (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean), SEGIB (Iberoamerican General Secretariat), CAN (Andean Community) and ILO (International Labour Organization) have made important contributions to this process through shared technical documents and papers presented to the plenary of each Conference.
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15th Air Force
The Fifteenth Air Force was one of two Strategic Air forces in Europe, along with the Eighth Air Force. ...
The group was constituted as 449th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 6 April 1943 and activated on 1 May at Davis-Monthan Field, Arizona.[2] its original components were the 716th,[3] 717th,[4] 718th,[5] and 719th Bombardment Squadrons.[6]
It was assigned to II Bomber Command for combat training with B-24 Liberators. The first morning report was issued on 27 May 1943and listed as 52 officers and 33 enlisted men available for duty. Over the next seven months the Group steadily increased to full strength as the training program progressed.[citation needed] In July 1943 the group moved to Alamogordo Army Airfield, New Mexico[2] where second phase training was performed.[citation needed] In September the group again relocated, this time to Bruning Army Air Field, Nebraska.[2] The move to Bruning was completed on 18 September 1943. At that time the 449th consisted of a total complement of 184 officers and 1,203 enlisted men. At Bruning the group received its new operational Consolidated B-24 Liberators.[citation needed]
By December 1943, training was complete and the 449th was ordered overseas to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO). Each crew flew its aircraft overseas by the South Atlantic Transport Route which took them to Morrison Field, Florida, then to Puerto Rico and Brazil. The Atlantic crossing was made from Brazil to Dakar, French West Africa. From Dakar the planes flew north to Tunis by way of Marrakech. From Tunis they flew to their forward operating base at Grottaglie Airfield near Taranto, Italy.[citation needed] The 449th was assigned to the 47th Bombardment Wing of the Fifteenth Air Force.[7]
718th Bomb Squadron B-24J 42-64362 in flight over Europe, 1944
The group operated primarily as a strategic bombardment organization, attacking such targets as oil refineries, communications centers, aircraft factories, and industrial areas in Italy, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Rumania, Bulgaria, Albania, and Greece.[2]
The group received a Distinguished Unit Citation (DUC) for a mission on 4 April 1944 when the group, flying without escort, raided marshalling yards in Bucharest. Although heavily outnumbered by German fighters, the group succeeded not only in bombing the target but also in destroying many of the enemy interceptors. Received another DUC for action on 9 July 1944 when the group flew through heavy smoke and intense enemy fire to attack an oil refinery at Ploiești. Other operations of the group included bombing gun emplacements in southern France in preparation for the invasion in August 1944, and attacking troop concentrations, bridges, and viaducts in April 1945 to assist Allied forces in northern Italy.[2]
The group was ordered back to the United States during May after the German capitulation. The 449th was redesignated a Very Heavy bombardment group and was programmed for very long range strategic bombardment operations against the Japanese Home Islands using B-29 Superfortresses. Many personnel were demobilized upon arrival at the port of embarkation; a small cadre of key personnel was formed and the group was then established at Sioux Falls Army Air Field, South Dakota in late May where the group was reformed with new personnel.[citation needed]
After a period of organization, the group moved to Dalhart Army Air Field, Texas, where initial training was conducted with former II Bomber Command B-17 Flying Fortress; B-25 Mitchells and some B-29s.[2] As the group was so far along in training, it moved to Grand Island Army Air Field, Nebraska in September where it became a regular unit of Continental Air Forces, receiving some of the last new B-29 aircraft manufactured by Boeing.[citation needed] In November, its 719th squadron was converted to a reconnaissance unit and redesignated the 46th Reconnaissance Squadron, Very Long Range (Photographic-Weather).[6]
On 21 March 1946, the 449th Bombardment Group became one of the initial ten B-29 groups assigned to Strategic Air Command (SAC). The group was inactivated on 4 August 1946[2] and its personnel, mission, and equipment were reassigned to the 28th Bombardment Group.[8]
The Fifteenth Air Force was one of two Strategic Air forces in Europe, along with the Eighth Air Force. ...
4 January 1944
The port area of Kiel, Germany and the railroad marshalling yards at Munster, Germany are the Primary targets of this Mission which is organised as two elements: one going to Kiel and the other to Munster. Roger A. Freeman begins to designate aircraft...
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Military | Colonel | Pilot | 100th Bomb Group
14 November 1942 to 26 March 1943 XFR First Commanding Officer of the 100th BG. He was relieved of his command with the 100th for alleged incompetence due to statements he made and sent to the 449th BG in Italy. He flew 11 combat missions, on his 12th...
Military | Staff Sergeant | Waist Gunner | 449th Bomb Group
Flew 29 Missions on 'Fuddy-Duddy'
Military | First Lieutenant | pilot | 449th Bomb Group
Lt Driggers was the pilot of B24 42-78341, "Th Inhooming Critter". He was shot down on mission # 95, July 9th ,1944, to Ploesti, Romania, in B24 42-78341. All nine members of the crew bailed out and were returned to allied control with the help of...
Military | Second Lieutenant | Pilot | 14th Fighter Group
B-17 pilot in 718th Bomb Squadron, 449th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, transferred to 14th Fighter Group in May 1944.
Military | Sergeant | Armament Gunner | 449th Bomb Group
Flew on A-26 Invader (2-AK, serial number 43-22312) "El Lobo"
B-24 Liberator
B-24D Liberator #41-23724 "Doodlebug" from the 512th BS, 376th BG, 9th AF. Originally assigned to 409th BS, 93rd BG, 8th AF she was badly damaged in a crash landing due to battle damage on Jan 15, 43. They repaired her and transferred her to the 512th...
B-24 Liberator
'The Jinx' came over to Britain along with the original 490 Bomber Group. It flew throughout the war until it was declared unfit for flying in May 1945. It was given it's name after the pilot, Second Lieutenant Thomas Keyes realized that the plane...
B-24 Liberator
B-24 Liberator
B-24 Liberator
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4 April 1944 - Bucharest, Romania
9 July 1944 - Ploesti, Romania
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A friend of mine who is fairly recently gluten-free saw this Love with Food box on our dining room table the other day. (I had just taken the photograph and hadn't put away the snacks yet.) "What is this?" she asked, drawn to it immediately.
I told her: Love with Food is a monthly food subscription service. They only work with producers who make high-quality, delicious food. All the snacks are free of artificial coloring, flavoring, msg, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oil. They have good taste. I always like the food. And they have a gluten-free box, curated by one of our favorite people, K.C. Pomering from G-Free Foodie. That gluten-free box consistently has great products, ones we already love — some of them so much so we work with them as sponsors of this site — and some that are new to us. We keep the snacks in the car for the kids when they are hungry after swimming or when we're in the city. And for every box Love with Food sells, they donate two meals to a hunger organization, such as No Kid Hungry. Plus, they just dropped their price to $24.99 a month for the gluten-free box. You'd pay that much in snacks in one trip to the grocery store.
We really do love Love with Food.
As she looked at each interesting snack, one after the other, all of them gluten-free and safe for celiacs, she said with wonder: "What a great idea! I have to sign up."
We think you should too. That's why we're happy to announce Love with Food as our latest sponsor.
We asked K.C. to tell us more about Love with Food.
How would you describe Love with Food as a company?
Love With Food is a subscription box company with a very real heart. Love With Food helps customers discover new organic or all-natural foods very month, by delivering a curated box of unique, hard-to-find tasty products directly to their door. For every box sold, Love With Foods donates a meal to a food bank in the US (via Feeding America Network, Share Our Strength – No Kid Hungry and other charities). For every Gluten-Free Box sold, two meals are donated to children in need.
Why do you feel it is important to curate boxes of gluten-free food for folks?
There are great companies making delicious, 100% gluten-free products that lots of folks don't even know about! We here at Love with Food try to connect those products with the people looking for them, so our members find new foods to love, and they know those products are totally celiac safe.
What kinds of companies do you work with?
It's a mix of small artisan producers and companies that are just starting out, and the larger companies that make a concerted effort to produce clean, natural, tasty gluten-free products. We get certifications, gluten-free testing information and review manufacturing practices for every product that goes in the box. In some cases, I even tour the plant.
What kind of foods do you like to provide?
The Love With Food Gluten Free Box by G-Free Foodie features 12-15 delicious products every month. I won't ship anything that isn't tasty and 100% celiac-safe. Beyond that, all the Love With Food products are totally free from artificial flavors and coloring, hydrogenated oils, trans fats and high fructose corn syrup – these products are organic or all-natural, every time.
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Just recently, a mom of a newly gluten-free kiddo shared that she was so happy and relived that her son is excited every time the red box shows up at their door — all healthy, all-natural products that she knows are Celiac-safe — so she lets him tear into the box when he sees it. That's why we do this.
We think you'll like Love with Food as much as we do. We hope you support them by subscribing. Right now. you can save 50% on a box for August.
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Last night I went to the pub for dinner with my good friend Bonnie. We went to the Boathouse, which is a pretty low-key pub near the river, and conveniently opposite Evans Cycles, should that sort of thing be up your street. I got there first and ordered a lime and soda, the non-drinkers drink of choice.
Not drinking alcohol doesn't stop you from going to the pub, but what it does do is stop you having a great choice when you get there. Drinkers have beer (of various types), wine, spirits, mixers and even cocktails to choose from (yes, the Boathouse has cocktails on its menu; no, I can't imagine anyone at the Boathouse ever ordering one). Non-drinkers have sugary soft drinks, occasional non-alcoholic beer and hot beverages. I'm not a huge fan of lime but at least a lime and soda is not a complete sugar overload.
"That'll be two pounds, please", the barman said.
Two pounds? Two actual British pounds? For a dash of cordial in some fizzy water?
I grumbled my way back to the table and when Bonnie arrived, I told her about the almighty rip off. She went off to the bar and came back with a glass of soda water. I asked her how much it was: free. And she got a slice of lime!
On the plus side, we got two main courses for a tenner, which means Mac & Cheese with garlic bread is only three quid more expensive than a bit of cordial.


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Acclaimed comedian Jason Cook who wrote and starred in cult BBC sitcom "Hebburn" alongside Vic Reeves and Chris Ramsey is one of three acts at the first Hebden Bridge Comedy Club of 2017 (January 15).
"Jason Cook has more funny in his middle toe than most comics do in their whole body," says Chortle, the British comedy website.
Also on the bill is Blackburn's Tez Ilyas, who within months of first picking up a microphone found himself in the finals of EIGHT comedy competitions! A few years on he's won the BBC New Comedy Award, has produced numerous film shorts for both the BBC and Sky as well as his own Radio 4 series 'TEZ Talks'. Martin Mor comperes and the middle act is London based Ria Lina.
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A bar for all occasions
An enjoyable time at the Larimar hotel bar
The hotel bar is the social meeting point for Larimar hotel guests as well as being the perfect place to enjoy a delicious drink in an elegant ambience. The location of the Larimar hotel bar at the heart of the oval building highlights the idea behind the hotel. You can also enjoy some delicious treats from the bar outside in the adjoining Mediterranean courtyard with its terrace area.
Sweet treats and aperitifs
The hotel bar also serves coffee and delicious cakes from the Larimar confectioners to satisfy any afternoon hunger. Austrian slices, strudels and tarts all feature on the menu alongside some international classics. Enjoy your coffee break with some holiday reading or chatting on the terrace in the idyllic inner courtyard – all topped with magnificent views of South Burgenland.
Before the dinner, the Larimar invites guests to enjoy an aperitif in the bar such as a glass of sparkling wine or Uhudler from Burgenland. The perfect way to get in the mood for your 6-course menu at the Larimar restaurant.
Enjoy a stylish ambience
You can while away your evenings in Stegersbach in the cosy hotel bar. Enjoy a special cocktail, select from our range of spirits or enjoy your favourite wine from the Larimar Vinotheque. Our barmen Pauli and Peter would be happy to fulfil your individual desires and to chitchat with you.
Whether with loved ones, good friends or the girls – the hotel bar offers the ideal atmosphere for a meaningful conversation or toasting a successful holiday at the Larimar well-being hotel.
There is live music and dancing twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays – a real highlight for those who like to dance or listen to soulful music. Good music in an atmospheric setting with a glass of wine or a cocktail – to transform your holiday evening into an unforgettable experience.
Enjoy pleasure and comfort at the highest level in the unique 4-star superior Hotel & Spa Larimar in Stegersbach. The Larimar reception team would be happy to receive a non-binding room enquiry from you and will send you an attractive holiday offer in return!


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-Score: Connecticut College 87, Clark University 83
-Records: Connecticut College (2-3), Clark (1-5)
-Location: New London, Conn. (Charles B. Luce Field House)
-The Lead: The Clark University men's basketball team battled hard in an ultimate setback at Connecticut College on Tuesday evening in non-conference action. After trailing by as many as 20 points in the first half, the Cougars fought back to tie game in the second half, 78-78, with just under three minutes remaining. The Camels pulled together for the final minutes of play to hold on for the final 87-83 victory.
-First year Matt Carlin (Syracuse, N.Y.) went a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range and hit one from inside the arc to lead the Camels with 14 points in the first half. Sophomore Dan Draffin (Hamden, Conn.) added six points on free throws and eight points on a 4-for-6 effort from the field to add another 14 points for the hosts. First year Joel Arteaga (Wyncote, Penn.) led the Cougars with nine first half points while sophomore Tyler Davern (Webster, Mass.) put up eight. After the first 20 minutes of play, Connecticut College took a 51-34 lead into the halftime break.
-The Cougars came out of the break with an early 7-2 rally to climb back within six of the hosts. The rally was highlighted by back-to-back three's from Davern and seven more points from Arteaga including one from the behind the arc (57-51). Sophomore Matthew Waggett (Saugus, Mass.) completed a three-point play with a good basket from the free throw line to bring Clark within three with 13:12 on the clock (60-57). The Camels climbed back to a nine-point lead with another three from Carlin and a jumper and a pair of free-throws from senior Phil Leotsakos (Arlington, Mass.). Back-to-back drives to basket from junior Brendan Kittredge (Clinton, Mass.) brought Clark back within five (70-65) with 7:43 on the clock. After climbing back to an 11-point lead Kittredge brought the Cougars back within eight with a basket from behind the arc, and three made free-throws from Arteaga brought Clark within five with 4:09 to play.
-The Cougars took charge with back-to-back layups from Kittredge and sophomore Biko Gayman (Fort Pierce, Fla.) and a three from Arteaga to tie the game at 78 apiece with 2:17 to play. After a battle at the free throw line for the final minutes of play, Gayman and first year Sean Christy (Cumberland, R.I.) made successful drives to the basket but the Camels held on for the 87-83 victory.
-Arteaga led all players with 22 points on the night and added a team high seven rebounds. Davern added 19 points, five rebounds, two blocks, and three steals while Kittredge rounded out double-digit scoring for Clark with 17 points of his own.
-Draffan and Carlin each put up 18 points for the Camels. Sophomore Jack Zimmerman (Bedford, N.H.) led the hosts under the basket with eight rebounds.
-Connecticut College shot 50% (25-50) from the field while Clark shot 42.3% (30-for-71).
-The Camels shot 33.3% from three-point range (6-18) while the Cougars shot 28.6% (6-for-21)
-Clark held a slight advantage at the free-throw line, shooting 82% (17-for-21) while Connecticut College shot 79.5% (31-for-39)
-The hosts outrebounded Clark 40-30.
-Clark forced the Camels to turn the ball over 22 times and converted those into 19 points.
-Clark hosts their first game of the season on Thursday, November 29th when Becker College visits the Kneller Athletic Center for a non-conference matchup at 7:00 p.m.
-Connecticut College heads to Worcester State on Saturday, December 1st for a 1:00 p.m. tip-off.


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Andy Ruina an engineer from Cornell Univeristy, and Mario Gomez a mechanical engineer from Rochester Institute of Technology, have allegedly determined the mathematically most energy efficient technique of walking yet to be discovered – and I think it's fair to say, it looks rather ridiculous (see video: http://www.nature.com/nature/newsvideo/energyfreewalker.mov). Simulated on a simplified two-dimensional torso with rigid legs, the motion relies on a pendulum movement from the limbs, rocked back and forth by a springy torso. The key is, apparently, that each foot bears no weight until stationary on the floor. Published this month in Physical Review E, it is hoped this research might revolutionise robotics, whose state-of-art walkers currently require large amounts of energy to function, and generally in the overall understanding of human and animal locomotion. It also provides hopes for those in need of prosthetic limbs. Steve Collins, a mechanical engineer responsible for prosthetic limb research, believes though it is obviously not practical in its current state, the ideas could be reincorporated into revolutionary designs.
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Major Retailers End On-Call Scheduling: Patrick McNicholas Discusses the Effects on Employees and What Retailers Can Do in Human Resource Executive Article
After several state attorney generals recently notified retailers that they would be liable under state laws to compensate employees at a minimum rate for being on-call, major retail companies, such as Disney, Aeropostale and Carter's agreed to end their on-call scheduling practices.
In the article "Hanging Up on On-Call Scheduling," Human Resource Executive turned to Partner Patrick McNicholas to discuss the effects of this practice. "On-demand employees' lives were made unstable by unpredictable pay," said Pat. "Using these methods to ensure that employers have flexibility when they find some days busier than others unfairly shifts the burden and expense to the employees."
Pat offers a solution for retailers that still rely on flexible workers, noting, "Technology that enables flexible scheduling will make it more equitable for employees who want to pick up another shift."
In 2015, Pat filed several separate class action lawsuits against major retailers, including Gap, Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for not paying employees for time spent reporting to work, which led to many of these retailers ending their on-call shift policies.


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Love Me, Hate Me: My Body and Fashion
The way in which we view ourselves plays an integral role within how we interact with the world around and within us. It carries with it political, psychological, philosophical and any other "-ical" connotations that you can think of. In recent years, experts in sociology have been studying how the media can have an effect on our reflections of self and, in particular, the fashion industry has been subject to much scrutiny around the subject of body image.
As an ardent feminist (I've been known to cry with frustration when trying to establish with others how deeply sexist their last comment was) as well as a keen follower of fashion, I have naturally taken an interest within this particular field of thought. There is no doubt that countless studies have been made in how the images portrayed to us effect how we feel about our appearances but I am not writing today to wax lyrical about statistics and scholars. Instead, today I write about my own relationship with both my physical appearance and the fashion media.
First of all, let me tell you a (not so big) secret: I have recently put on around half a stone in weight. Horrified could not begin to explain how I first felt looking down at the bathroom scales. For clarification purposes, I would like to point out that I am still a UK size 8. The root cause of my anxiety? Looking in the mirror, I saw the beginnings of a pot belly. Images of people offering their seat to me on the bus because they thought I was pregnant sprung to mind.
This sudden weight gain happens to fall within the wider social context of "Bikini season" (because it can't just be plain old summer anymore). I read magazines ranging from trashy weeklies through to monthly "women's interest" publications and high fashion glossies. For several months now, there has been an overwhelming emphasis on getting one's body ready for this particular season. Reels of images flood both print and online media outlets of celebrities flashing their washboard abs to the paparazzi in "caught off guard, but don't I still look fabulous?" snaps from their seven star beach resort of choice. The jury is most obviously out: get flat or look fat.
And fat was exactly what I felt. Biologically speaking, at my height and weight I am nowhere near. However, this did not stop me comparing myself to what I thought was the norm for women of my size and, somehow, I felt like I was failing as a young woman for daring to gain a few pounds round the midriff. A few days later and I find myself at the beach. Walking around, the first thing I noticed was that I was the palest person I had see all day, although this comes as no surprise considering I have been described more than once as having an "alabaster" complexion. The second thing that I spotted, on the other hand, shocked me. There were women all around me of similar stature, sporting the exact same stomach as me. These lovely ladies looked fantastic in their swimwear, all feminine curves and smiles in the sunshine.
It was only then that it dawned on me how I had so thoroughly misled myself. Here are women – real, everyday women – in all their glory: wobbly in places, toned in others, but still looking like gorgeous human beings. I always thought before that somehow I was immune to media portrayals of normalcy. "I am intelligent," I always reasoned. "I understand that the vast majority of these images cast women as objects of perfection and seduction and serve to make us mere mortals feel like poop if we don't meet the standards." This therefore convinced me I was liberated; free of the negativity that can shroud others. I was, however, painfully wrong.
Of course, these images only account for one small segment of a multi-billion pound industry. While some may argue that fashion is a business that thrives on us trying to medicate our deeply ingrained insecurities, a large part of me sees it as a way for us to channel our emotions, tastes and personality in an outward expression of self. Although it still often struggles to be recognised as such, fashion is an art form in which all can engage. The simple act of constructing an outfit each morning is much more than just throwing on clothes: it is a direct representation of who we are, how we feel, what we like and where we are going.
At no time is this more apparent than throughout the terrifying labyrinth that is the teenage years. I know I am not the only one who went through the various phases of being 'alternative' (a label that has annoyingly stuck ever since), going from goth through to emo, out again via scene kid and then settling somewhere a little less, well, teenage.
However, it's very rare that any of us choose to stop there when it comes to manifesting ourselves through our clothes. Days and nights spent out make even the most sartorially challenged of us think about how we want to look, and in turn, feel about ourselves that day. Feeling chirpy? Yellow blouse it is! Want to get noticed? You bet I'm going for the leopard print. Just want to sink into the background? A black shift dress and no one will know I'm here. In its simplest form, looking good makes you feel good. Feeling good makes you look good. Ad infinitum.
So there it is. Whilst I was busy paying attention to belly bulge, I was also carving out my very own piece of artwork: me. You know what else made me feel great about myself that day at the beach, other than the realisation that I am both totally normal and worthwhile? The new denim playsuit I picked up at Primark the day before. Love it or loathe it, fashion in its purest form carries a plethora of ways to improve and express your personal self image. It is the complexities behind it, and the greater social concepts surrounding the objectification of women across all media outlets, that causes the greatest harm: not the clothes nor the trends themselves.


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I originally wrote about The Palace when I tried their "baller on a budget" tasting menu. Um, five courses for $50? Sign me up.
A few weeks ago, I heard through the grapevines that they were opening for brunch and I wanted to check it out. I am a fan of Chef Manny and was interested in what he was going to bring to the table.
You should already know that I had to bring my tasting team with me.
I gave away what we ate in the above picture, but the first dish to come out was an eggs benedict with pork (I cannot remember which cut for the life of me) and arugula. No brunch is complete without a runny yolk somewhere in the mix.
See? How magical does that yolk look? The best part of eating runny eggs is cutting into the albumen and having the yolk flow all over your plate like hot lava.
The menu leaned very Argentinian and their focus are arepas. We ordered two, one steak with avocado and the other one chicken. I never had an arepa before so I could not compare it to anything but I thought they had good flavor. It hurts me to say but I think it could have been executed a little better.
I read somewhere that they were offering steak tartare but did not see it on the menu. Katerina, the wife of Chef Manny, took care of our table and I asked her if they would be offering it soon. I was so happy when she informed our table that the chef might be able to accommodate my request.
Chances are that it is going to be a good day when I get tartare before noon.
The Palace has an open kitchen and I love watching the talent behind the counter. Here is a picture of the owner/chef Manny and a member of his support staff.
Us girls spent the rest of the day BBQing and I could not help but show off my godson. I really do not care about dogs at all (especially little dogs) but he is just so sassy.
How do you feel about runny yolks? Could not live without them.
Have you been barbecuing lately? I would normally answer no because my hair smells like meat after but we actually have been taking advantage of the grill in the backyard lately.


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Food has been my boyfriend since, oh I don't know, pretty much birth.
I started drinking milkshakes from the soda fountain at Woolworth's at three months and haven't stopped since.
|Just give me back the milkshake Aunt Ray.
Another strike against me growing up was my complete and total lack of athleticism. I liked to attend Yankee games with my aunt because she bought me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. My dad coached a softball team and convinced me to try it out. I was good at standing in waaaay out in the outfield, looking around aimlessly, and I was really good at sneaking bites of my Reggie candy bar that I had tucked in my knee high sock. I needed energy, to stand there looking around, right? One-two-three strikes you're out at the old ball gaaaaame.
I also was never and will never be the girl who "was so busy I forgot to eat." WTF? Who IS that girl? Let me explain something to you about how my brain operates; I will forget how old I am, what I did last night, how long I've been married, and what my children weighed when they were born (seriously, I have no idea) but I will never, ever forget to eat lunch - that I can guarantee.
Many a diet has come into my life from the age of seven (yes, seven) to thirty-something. Here are a few stellar standouts that will be ingrained in my head for eternity, each so healthy and nutritiously sound in their different ways…you gotta wonder why they didn't work out for me:
Lose Ten Pounds in Three Days.
Why wouldn't I try this? I mean, the name of the diet says it all. Ten pounds? Three days? SOLD. I did this diet several times growing up along with my mother (thanks, Mom) and it pretty much ruined hot dogs for me for a while there. Mom kept the diet in a manila folder on a legal-sized sheet of paper. She used her secretarial skills to type it out, all professional-like. When I would put on a few pounds, I would see the sheet of paper sitting out on the kitchen counter, and I knew I better get all the Mr. Salty pretzel sticks in me that I could - fast - because here is what the next three days had in store for me:
|Hot diggity dog.
For reals.
I remember holding my nose as I choked down beets, wondering why I wasn't allowed to mix in any mayo with my tuna, and packing that measuring cup as full as I could get it with vanilla ice cream, pressing the metal spoon down hard into the metal cup so I could get the most bang for my buck. My stomach growled at night as I lay in bed - angry and hungry. What is this, like 500 calories a day? Jesus, no wonder I was always so dizzy when I did this diet.
Let's start by saying that the name of this diet was not the big selling point. Was it a diet? Some form of plant life? An insect? Who would know what this was?
There was a Med-Nutra Centre (That's Centre with "re" – all European-like) in a strip mall next to a Kentucky Fried Chicken where I liked to stock up on those "Chicken Little" sandwiches. Remember those? They were like two-bites, all little with creamy mayo and one pickle slice? Anyway…the Med-Nutra diet consisted of shakes for breakfast, pudding for lunch, and a sensible dinner. My mom would "doctor up" the shakes with a spoonful of peanut butter and a banana (at least I got a whole banana this time; not half like in the last diet.) But there was no doctoring up that "pudding-lunch." Dry, gritty, medicinal tasting, blech - I choked down my lunch as quickly as I could. Wouldn't a salad have been better? This picture was taken after I hit my goal weight - I think I wore this bathing suit like twice but I was all jacked up to wear a two-piece like all of my girlfriends to the beach in Florida. But those Chicken Littles came a callin' and then just like Oprah, well, you know the rest of the story.
|My Oprah Winfrey "Little Red Wagon Full of Fat" moment.
Except I am standing in front of a lit fireplace in Tampa, FL.
Also like Oprah, I think ten minutes after this
photo was taken, the weight was back on.
Jenny Craig.
Hello, 1-800-Jenny? Hi, yeah, my name is Lori and I am getting married in two months. Listen, I need to do two things, fast – drop a ton of weight and drop a ton of money. You can help me? GREAT!
My Jenny Craig consultant, whose name also happened to be Jenny ("No, I'm not that Jenny, isn't that a funny coincidence?!?) was baffled by me. After I lost all my weight and got thin I told her she better enjoy it now, because post-wedding it was all coming back baby.
She carried a gi-normous water bottle with a scruchie wrapped around it. I never saw her put the scrunchie in her hair and that bothered me. She also wore a gold necklace with a cowboy boot on it that had a big 'ol spur that spun around. That bugged me too.
After the wedding, as predicted, well, you know. It was like I had been let out of prison on my honeymoon. Chinese food - I've missed you so! Pasta, I'm sorry I've neglected you. And cookie dough, how can I find the words? There are no words...
|And I still wore a girdle under this.
Mid-reception it was ripped off and
thrown somewhere. Never saw it again.
Today I am happy to report that I am currently not on any sort of a diet. I eat a ton of fruit, try and squeeze in veggies, and as much as I loathe it I do exercise a few times a week. But I'm not as fanatical about the whole thing as I used to be. If I want cake, I eat cake. I eat ice cream instead of ice milk, and I friggin' love it.
The whole eat sensibly and exercise thing is true.
I did pull out that old Lose Ten Pounds in Three Days diet a few months back and seriously thought about it - an easy, quick, albeit temporary fix. But I couldn't do it. I couldn't risk losing my love of hot dogs again.
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When we check a model with a validation set, what we normally look is to the standard error of prediction (RMSEP) and the RSQ.
After we check if we have a bias and to the standard error of prediction corrected by bias. Maybe we are happy with the results if we see that are similar to the calibration statistics or maybe not so happy and think that the calibration does not work.
It is important to check if we have outliers and to remove those samples that could increase the errors, but if they are not clear outliers, they must stay. What we can do is if the error is bigger is some parts of the XY plot.
Maybe the calibration is not so fine for certain range, but it works fine for other range. This way we can take some conclusion about where to include more samples to improve the calibration.
Histograms will help you with this as well, but also the X-Y plot of reference versus predicted. In the case of flour there are different types according to the W parameter.
In the X-Y plot I can see with an independent validation set that the calibration is performing well for flour between 200 and 270 of W, with a RMSEP of 9. This tells me that the calibration is working fine for this type of flour used normally for pizza products.
The calibration does not work for soft flour (low W) or hard flour (high W). You have to decide how to improve it or to separate the flour product into 3 products in order to improve the predictions.
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Posted: Aug 25, 2016
Name: Adrian Bernard
University: Toronto
Hometown: Newark, N.J.
High school / Cegep: Pius X
Position: Linebacker
Academic program: Political Science/Criminology
Year of eligibility: 5
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215
Key stats from 2015: Started all eight games...ranked second on the team with 39 total tackles...recorded 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery...notched a season-high eight tackles vs McMaster on Aug. 30.
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