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Mark Graban: hiring inexperienced employees for the Kaizen Promotion Office is a recipe for failure

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The other posts answering this question have made me reflect a bit on a troubling trend in healthcare: hospitals far too often filling their KPOs (or process improvement departments) with very inexperienced employees. They are often inexperienced with or brand new to Lean and/or they are also new to healthcare.

I’ll go out on a limb and say that this is a recipe for failure. What NOT to do is to put your youngest, most inexperienced people into a KPO. I don’t see how a KPO member can effectively teach and mentor others if they have no experience with Lean or have not directly led hospital departments of any size.

At one hospital, the KPO leader complained that they had a very limited budget to use for hiring KPO team members. This led them to hire fresh college graduates or very junior hospital employees because that’s all they can afford. It’s easy to calculate the cost of hiring a more experienced person, but it’s more difficult to know the cost of bringing unqualified people into the KPO. No wonder some hospitals say “Lean doesn’t work,” giving up on their efforts (if you can call them “efforts”).

Yes, people can be developed, but the KPO role is critically important, as the other Lean Edgers have said. Do hospitals really need to develop people from scratch? It’s one thing to “build from within” at Toyota, but it’s different at a hospital that does not have the existing culture and engrained Lean behaviors of Toyota. Arguably, hospitals, with rare exceptions, don’t have the capability yet to develop Lean leaders from within, nor do they have the luxury of waiting for them to be developed.

I know many experienced Lean thinkers from industry who have tried to bring their knowledge and experience into healthcare. More often than not, the healthcare organizations hire somebody with healthcare experience and no significant Lean experience, instead. I’ve seen hospital KPO job postings that say “Lean experience preferred” or “Lean experience optional” and I roll my eyes. I’ve also had friends from industry turn down roles in healthcare because their skills are not valued as highly and they don’t want to take a 30% pay cut for the opportunity to work in healthcare.

Sometimes, the KPO leader has Lean experience, usually from another hospital or from an outside industry. If this is the case, the KPO leader might be able to coach and develop and young, but eager, KPO team members. Other times, however, the KPO leader has very little experience and little ability to coach, so the group flounders. The KPO then has no credibility with leaders in the organization to coach them, yet alone run basic Lean events or projects.

I was at another hospital recently where a recent Masters of Healthcare Administration graduate (with zero Lean experience) said he wanted to teach the Lean 101 class for the hospital. I nearly spit out my coffee. It’s sad that Lean is viewed as “easy” or trivial and that taking an online “Lean Sigma” class somehow qualifies you to teach others. The “blind leading the blind” is not an effective strategy.

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You work hard doing what you love. But who among us couldn’t use a bit of a break?
Between answering email, product development, customer retention, and publicity, running a business can feel more like two full-time jobs.
Of course, it shouldn’t.

Owning your business should mean working on your own terms, providing the strategy and vision for an enterprise that is improving people’s lives daily.

But how to get to that point?
Without a big team and sophisticated technology, it might seem a Sisyphean feat. It’s not. Start with the most basic of online business assets: your website.
Lazy websites create busy work that mom entrepreneurs just don’t have time for:

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If you want your website to work harder so you don’t have to, focus on where the majority of your busy work is coming from.
If you find yourself answering the same questions over and over again, create a FAQ page and link to it often.
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If you notice your brand just doesn’t give the right impression of your business, spend some time reworking visual and written elements to be more attractive to your ideal customers.
Your website is the first point of contact for most of your customers. It’s your customer service specialist – and it’s working 24/7. Make sure it’s working hard..

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Article, MEDC draw criticism

I noticed a minor discrepancy in the Oct. 27 news article “Officials: McAllen’s economy is heading in right direction but obstacles remain,” written by Mitchell Ferman.

The article reported that the unemployment rate for the region was 4%, which seemed too good to be true. Indeed, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the actual unemployment rate is closer to 6%. That’s a significant margin.

Ferman then goes on to highlight the importance of retaining young educated students for sustained economic growth, and he mentions that a key way to achieve this is to create better infrastructure through more manufacturing jobs. Ferman didn’t elaborate on how this was going to be achieved.

Ferman states that most manufacturing jobs settled in Reynosa rather than in McAllen, which can be viewed as a failure and the part of the McAllen Economic Development Corp.

I wish Ferman could have explained how the MEDC was proactively trying to bring more of those jobs to our side of the border. Instead Ferman ends the article talking about kids selling lemonade, and how that’s going to eventually help the economy.

I understand Ferman was trying to end the article on a lighthearted/ positive note, but I was hoping to read more about possible solutions from the MEDC or the mayor’s office.

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Deal with dementia

Stage 7 dementia: My mother was on stage 7 for more than five years. It was a strain on our whole family. She was trapped in her body and there was nothing we could do about it.

The day she passed we felt relief for her. We saw her suffering, but she lived it every day. It was not fair for her to suffer this way; nevertheless, this is a part of life that we need to face: reality.

Just be there no matter how long it takes, and think only about today and focus on what needs to be done for that day and just do it. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.

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George Bush famously butchered the saying, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” It made great material for the TV comics; now, sadly, the Democratic party has been playing the American public for fools.

Example: In November of 2016 they produced 26 women to come forward against then-candidate Donald Trump and accuse him of sexual harassment. The ploy failed and he was voted in as the 45th president of the United States.

The Russian interference plan was put into action with agents from the FBI texting about the insurance policy to get Trump out of office, resulting in the Robert Mueller report, which turned out to be a “nothingburger.”

Yes, arrests for money laundering that occurred before that person was affiliated with the Trump campaign were made, and Gen. Michael Flynn for lying to federal agents about his nondisclosure and failure to register as a foreign lobbyist, again nothing proven against President Trump.

Now comes the Ukrainian scandal and impeachment.

I predicted this nonstop barrage of Democratic attacks on this president in previous letters and there will be more to come after this failed attempt.

The media have had the past three years to investigate the Trump children and curiously not a single act of malfeasance has been uncovered, but Joe Biden’s son earns $50,000 per month from a Russian energy company as a member of its board of directors without any experience or expertise in the field and everyone is OK with that. Not fooled again!

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It was war of words. It called for deft diplomacy.

For President John F Kennedy it marked a breakthrough and characterised strong leadership.

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Ladies reserves with 5-1 victory.

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Peterborough United Ladies reserves continued their good recent form with a comprehensive victory over Welland Valley.

With both teams unable to hit the target and both keepers making good saves, the first goal was always going to be crucial.

In the 20th minute Jess Lavender managed to poke the ball home from close-range to give Posh the lead. Soon after scoring, Posh kept pushing, allowing them to create another chance for Jess Lavender to slot one past the keeper making it 2-0.

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VANILLA bean cupcakes

Ever wanted to learn how to make perfect vanilla cupcakes? Well, you've found the perfect recipe! After you've read the recipe you may notice that my recipe isn't like others...

One of the most common questions I get about this recipe is why I don't cream the butter and sugar together. Well, I use the reverse creaming method. It's kind of a one bowl method. I do this for a couple reasons.

It's quicker than creaming the butter and sugar together first, it's easier and it results in a bit of a finer crumb and slightly denser but much more moist cake!

Give them a go and see how delicious they are!

Makes 20

  • 430g (15 oz) plain (all-purpose) flour

  • 265 g (91/2 oz) caster (superfine) sugar

  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

  • 125 g (41/2 oz/1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 large eggs

  • 375 ml (121/2 fl oz/11/2 cups) full-cream (whole) milk

  • 125 ml (4 fl oz/1/2 cup) vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt (or sour cream)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

  • 2 batches American buttercream frosting or Swiss meringue buttercream frosting

Preheat a fan-forced oven to 140°C (275°F) or a conventional oven to 160°C (320°F). Line two cupcake tins with the cupcake liners.

Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a large mixing bowl and mix with a hand mixer until well combined.

Next, add the softened butter and mix on low speed until the mixture reaches a crumbly, sand-like texture.

Add the eggs, milk, oil, yoghurt and vanilla, and mix on low speed until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Scrape down the side of the bowl and mix for a final 20 seconds. It’s at this point that you can add any flavourings or food-gel colourings to the batter.

Fill each liner three-quarters of the way. Using an ice-cream scoop to transfer the batter to the cupcake liners makes this a quick and easy process, and ensures each liner contains exactly the same amount of batter and that the cupcakes will bake evenly. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Fit the end of a piping bag with a Wilton 1M tip, fill your bag with frosting and frost your cupcakes in a signature swirl.

STORAGE: store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (refrigerated and thawed 40 min before serving). Although I’d recommend baking and serving on the same day.

EQUIPMENT: Can be made using a hand mixer (always mix on lowest speed) or a hand whisk. Take care not to over mix the batter.

OVEN TEMPERATURE: Each oven is different. Some are old, some are new. Some ovens can be hotter on the inside than the temp you set your oven at. If you find your cupcakes, cakes or macarons are browning or cracking, turn the oven temp down 10C. A handy trick is to get an oven thermometer which sits inside the oven and will give you an accurate temperature reading. They’re inexpensive and can be purchased online or at your local kitchen supply store. And always bake in the centre rack of the oven for best results!

BAKING TIME: These cupcakes will typically bake on a lower temp and for a little longer than regular cupcake recipes. I find a low temperate and a slow bake results in flatter tops and no caramelisation so that if the cupcakes are coloured they don’t change colour and brown. After 40 minutes, stick a skewer into the centre of one of the cupcakes, if it comes out with wet batter, bake for another 10 minutes until the skewer comes out with crumbs or completely clean.

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Ice Kween Macarons

150g almond flour

150g powdered sugar

55g egg whites

150g granulated sugar

37g water (yes grams!)

55g liquefied egg whites

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp peppermint

Dark blue macarons: 2 drops green food gel + 6 drops blue food gel

Light blue macarons: 3 drops blue food gel

1 batch swiss meringue buttercream frosting

1 tsp peppermint extract

2 drops teal food gel

6 drops blue food gel

1 cup small white caviar sprinkles

1 tbsp silver lustre dust

2 tbsp alcohol

Makes 30

Level: Medium

Add the powdered sugar and almond flour into a food processor and pulse 4-5 times or until well combined. Take care not to pulse too many times otherwise you’ll risk releasing the oils in the almonds. Pulsing these two ingredients does two things. It will help get rid of any lumps in the sugar and will help grind the almond meal into smaller pieces. Alternatively, you may sift the two ingredients together. This must be done at least 3 times.

Empty the almond mixture into a large clean glass or metal mixing bowl. Add the first portion of egg whites (55g). Use a spatula to mix everything together until it forms a paste. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

To make the sugar syrup add the granulated sugar and water into a small saucepan. Give it a very gentle stir with a teaspoon to get everything well combined. After this point don’t mix the syrup again. Bring to a boil on a medium high heat, then turn down to a simmer. As the syrup bubbles away it will splatter small bubbles of sugared water on the sides of the pot. Use a pastry brush dabbed in a little bit of water to brush those back into the syrup. This will help prevent the syrup from crystallising.

For this recipe you’ll need a candy thermometer to help you measure the temperature of the syrup. When the syrup reaches 115C / 240F, add the second portion of egg whites (55g) to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, and start whisking them on medium/high speed to help break them apart and get them frothy.

When the syrup reaches 118C / 244F, carefully pour the very hot syrup into the egg whites in a slow and steady stream while the mixer is on high speed. Please be careful when doing this part. Number one because the syrup is hot, but also if you add your syrup too quickly you’ll cook the egg whites and they’ll turn to soup. Once the you’ve poured all the sugar syrup into the egg whites, continue whisking on high speed for about 3 minutes before you add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.

Continue whipping for another 4-5 minutes. Once your meringue has become thick and glossy and has cooled down close to room temperature, stop the mixer and gently scrape down the bowl, then whisk on high speed for an extra couple of minutes.

The next part is the mixing stage. Otherwise known as ‘macaronage’, and is super important. It’s where most people go wrong, including me until I took a trip to Paris and was physically shown how to do it by a French pastry chef. Normally I would instruct you to mix the batter with a spatula until you reach the ribbon stage, but for this recipe, we’re not going to do that just yet.

Grab a spatula full of the meringue and fold it into the almond-sugar paste. Mix until well combined. This allows the mixture to thin out a little before you add the rest of the meringue to the sugar paste. Once the batter is mixed enough that you can’t see any unmixed sugar almond paste or unmixed meringue, split the batter into two mixing bowls.

Add the teal and blue food gel portions to one bowl to make the dark blue macaron battr and the blue food gel to the other bowl to make the light blue macaron batter. Fold in using a spatula until you reach the ribbon stage. The ribbon stage is when the batter falls off your spatula in a ribbon, without breaking, and then disappears back into the rest of the batter after about 10 seconds. That’s when you know the batter is ready to pipe.

Spoon the batter into a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip.

Add the batter to two small piping bags. Snip off the end of each one and add them to a large piping bag fitted with a medium round tip.

Pipe rounds of batter about 3cm (1 inch) in diameter, spacing them 2cm apart on (flat) baking trays lined with silicone baking mats or baking paper (not greaseproof paper). If you’re using baking paper add small dabs of the macaron batter on each corner of the tray to help the baking paper stick to the baking tray so it doesn’t fly around in the oven and ruin your macarons.

Gently tap the tray on your work surface. This will help bring out any air bubbles that might be in your uncooked cookies. Sprinkle with white caviar sprinkles.

The next thing you want to do is let your macarons dry out in the open air for about 30-60 minutes. Drying time can depend on the weather that day or how much humidity there is in the air. Drying your macarons helps them form a skin. The skin is super important because it means that when you bake your macarons and the steam escapes from the cookie, it will escape from the bottom forming the iconic ‘feet’ of a macaron. So when you can gently touch your uncooked macarons and they’re not sticky to the touch, then you know they’re ready to bake.

Preheat a fan forced oven to 140C (280F) or 160C (320F) for a conventional oven. Bake each tray one at a time for 12 minutes. If you feel your oven is causing the macarons to brown on one side (usually the side closest to the fan) turn the tray around about half way through baking. Once they’re baked, let them cool completely before you try taking them off the tray.

To prepare the frosting add peppermint frosting and mix until well combined., split into two separate bowls. Add blue food gel to one bowl and mix until well combined.

Add the frostings to two separate piping bags. Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on your work bench. Pipe lines of each white and blue frosting next to each other leaving a gap of space about 1 inch on the top and bottom of the plastic wrap. Roll the frosting up into a log and twist each end of the log to seal. Snip one end of the log with scissors and place it in a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 6B piping tip.

Frost a swirl of frosting on half of the macarons and sandwich with the remaining macarons.

Macarons are best served the day after they’re frosted because the frosting soften the cookie and makes it chewy.

Handy Tips:

1. Trays (lined with baking paper NOT grease proof paper)

2. Eggs - separate egg whites from the yolks and allow them to sit in the fridge for a couple hours. These must be measured accurately.

3. Sift almond and sugar together (if you don’t have a food processor)

STORAGE: store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (refrigerated or unrefrigerated).

AGEING YOUR EGGS: Egg whites will liquefy if you sit them in the fridge for several days, preferably a week. During that time, the egg whites lose their elasticity, the albumen breaks down and they will be much easier to whisk to soft peaks without turning "grainy".

HALVING THE RECIPE: This recipe can be halved

EQUIPMENT: You will need a candy thermometer for this recipe to know the exact time to take the syrup off the heat. They can be purchased on Amazon or from your local cake supply store.

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What is a 'beat' in Scriptwriting?

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Beat in a screenplay

We've all seen this from time to time in screenplays. The so-called 'beat' on the page. It's one of the most overused techniques in my book when it comes to writing screenplays and there is sometimes debate as to how acceptable it's usage is in screenwriting practice. Because it's so frequently found in reputable industry scripts, it's led to a lot of confusion. So, let's get to the bottom of this.

Examples of 'beat' used in screenplays

If you don't know what I'm talking about when it comes to 'beat' then it's a sure sign you aren't reading enough scripts. Almost every major industry screenplay you come across will have at least one 'beat' included. Just check out these excerpts from Argo:

Figure 1:

Argo Script

Figure 2:

Argo Script

In figures 1 & 2, we can see the term 'beat' used to describe a moment of time or a pause. In Figure 1, the writer is essentially saying 'after a moment' and in Figure 2, where the character Mendez is debating with his CIA colleagues, the term 'beat' could be swapped out for the word 'pause' instead.

Let's look at how the term 'beat' is used in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy:

Figure 3:

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Script

Figure 4:

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Script

Like before, we can see 'beat' used as a synonym for 'pause' to dictate the delivery of the dialogue in these two scenes.

'Beat' explained

So why use the word 'beat' instead of 'pause'? Well, this is because a screenplay is a representation of action as it might play out on screen. Screenwriting is a performative document, whether that performance is by an actor bringing a character to life or a cinematographer catching the action through their camera lens. Everything on the page, whether dialogue or movement is in some form, an action.

This is tied to the fact that screenplay pages are formatted to, at least in theory, equate to a minute of screen time. So, not only are we writing with action in mind, but we're also writing with the pacing of that action in mind as well.

At a certain point, the lines of action or dialogue on the page become no different than musical notation. With this in mind, it can be helpful to think of your movement and speech as rhythmic beats in a scene to get a better sense of pacing across to the reader.

Should you write 'beat'?

In a word, no.

Sure, the industry veterans who wrote Argo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and so many other countless scripts heavily rely on 'beat' as a technique in their writing. So why can't you? The answer is simple; it's lazy.

'Beat' suggests that the action is pausing, or the character is taking a moment to compose themselves or think on an issue in the scene. But here's the thing; the movie itself isn't actually pausing. The character is actually doing something in that moment - so write what they're doing. Are they distracted? Are they hesitating? These are all far more revealing and informative than a vague and unhelpful term like 'beat'.

Don't just take the short cut and kick the can down the road for the actor or director to figure out later.

The term 'beat' has become ubiquitous with Hollywood screenwriting but I wouldn't be writing this article if the question of if it's acceptance wasn't such a common one among amateur screenwriters.

You'll never lose a gig for writing 'beat' in a script, but use it too much and it will quickly look like you've got nothing much to say at all.

John Finnegan is an Executive Producer at The Script Department and a Senior Lecturer in screenwriting at Falmouth University. Find him @johnfinnegan247


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Alexis Sánchez’s much-anticipated transfer to Arsenal has finally been confirmed – by the winger’s Barcelona-based hairdresser.

The Gunners are thought to be on the verge of signing the Chile international from Barcelona in a deal worth around £35m.

But despite there being no official confirmation of the transfer from either club, the 25-year-old’s personal barber took to Facebook to confirm that Sánchez has told him he is set to move to Emirates Stadium.

“Alexis Sánchez visited us to say goodbye. As reported, he’ll join Arsenal,” Carlos Moles wrote on his Facebook page.

Sánchez is reported to have agreed a deal with the Gunners worth around £150,000 a week and is set to pen a four-year contract.

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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. BYU Cougars Pick – NCAAF Week 5

Week 5 of the college football schedule will begin on Friday night with a couple of games. Campbell and Wake Forest will take to the field in North Carolina, while Louisiana Tech and BYU are in Provo. It’s another small college football card this weekend because of the absence of the Big Ten and Big 12.

They are scheduled to return towards the end of the month, so our sample size of games to choose from will look better soon. Louisiana Tech and BYU isn’t going to get the juices flowing for too many people, but the gamblers are going to be interested. The majority of the audience will certainly be watching because of the betting angle.

BYU are off to a brilliant start with a 55-3 win over Navy to open the season in primetime, and then showed that it was no fluke with a 48-7 win over Troy last weekend. Both games looked like men versus boys. BYU has one of the oldest rosters in college football because of their mission rules, which allows students to play four seasons in six years.

So, yeah, it pretty well was men versus boys. The Cougars received inconsistent play from Zach Wilson last year under center, but he has been locked in against Navy and Troy. It helps that BYU has an impressive offensive line. BYU can do whatever they want against weak defenses. They can pound the ball to creep the safeties up, and then allow Wilson to go to work over the top.

Louisiana Tech won a tight contest against Southern Mississippi in Week 1, 31-30, and then returned the following week to smash hapless Houston Baptist by a mark of 66-38. The only concern for the Bulldogs in that matchup was their defense. Bailey Zappe passed for 406 yards with 5 touchdowns and an interception.

They can’t play like that against BYU or Wilson and the ground game will have a field day. Tech quarterback, Luke Anthony, has to be on notice Friday night in Provo. He’s played well through two games in 2020. Head below for our free Louisiana Tech vs. BYU pick for October 2, 2020 in NCAAF Week 5.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. BYU Cougars Betting Odds:

  • Louisiana Tech +24.5 (-110)
  • BYU -24.5 (-110)

  • Louisiana Tech (+1100)
  • BYU (-2500)

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  • Under 60 (+100)

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The Bulldogs have gotten touched up for 8 passing touchdowns in the first two weeks. Zach Abraham connected for 264 yards with 3 touchdowns and an interception, and then Bailey Zappe followed up for 406 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Louisiana Tech might have to guess on defense in this one. They can’t play too far off the ball or BYU will just pick up 5-10 yards a pop on the ground. Play too close, though, and Wilson can certainly chew up this secondary.

Wilson is off to a hot start for BYU, as he’s thrown for 624 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. He’s completing 78.3% of his passes, which is the most impressive facet of his game in 2020.

His decision making has been better than we’ve seen in the past. Wilson threw 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions last season. The BYU offense was one-dimensional, with the ground game their only true weapon. With Wilson showing improvement, BYU can do a lot more than on offense they were last year.

There will be bad games for Wilson and the BYU offense, but they should be able to do some damage versus the Louisiana Tech defense. It would be surprising if the Bulldogs contain the Cougars on the road in Provo. It’s hard to see them figuring it out defensively on the road in Provo.

The ball will have to be in Luke Anthony’s hands often in this one. Anthony has passed for 8 touchdowns and 1 interception with 463 yards in 2020. Fresh off a 314-yard 5-touchdown performance to lead the Bulldogs to 66 points, expect Anthony to look good enough in spots.

No, they’re not scoring 66 points, but this should be BYU’s biggest challenge defensively after easy work against Navy and Troy. The total has been rising throughout the week for good reason. The number was too low at 56, and while 60 is probably more accurate, more than 60 points on the board looks doable between the Bulldogs and Cougars.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox 10/23/18, Prediction & Odds

The World Series will get underway tonight as the AL-best Boston Red Sox will host the National League's top team in the Los Angeles Dodgers. Will Boston ride Chris Sale and a powerful offense to a victory as favorite in Game 1 at Fenway Park?

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901 Los Angeles Dodgers at 902 Boston Red Sox

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Fenway Park at 8:05PM ET

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Public Betting Information

According to oddsmakers at, the Red Sox are a -143 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Dodgers are a +133 underdog, while the total is set at 7.5 runs. As of Tuesday morning, 54 percent of public bets are coming in on host Boston. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for our latest info.

Dodgers turn to Kershaw

Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for tonight's Game 1. After a rough start his first time out against Milwaukee in the NLCS, Kershaw bounced back in Game 5 as he allowed only one earned run on three hits with nine strikeouts and two walks over seven innings to pick up the win in a 5-2 triumph. He also helped his own cause by walking twice and scoring a run at the plate. He also threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in Game 7, just three days ago. During the regular season, Kershaw had a 2.73 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP with 155 strikeouts over 161 1/3 innings. Chris Taylor has helped pace the Dodgers offense in the postseason with a 1.067 OPS in 25 at-bats, with a home run plus a double and a triple. Yasiel Puig has a .962 OPS in 30 at-bats with a home run and three doubles.

Sale returns from illness to start Game 1

Chris Sale will draw the start for the Red Sox tonight after spending time in the hospital with a stomach ailment during the ALCS. He started Game 1 and gave up two earned runs on one hit with five strikeouts and four walks over four innings in the Game 1 loss by a count of 7-2. Sale did not pitch the rest of the series as Boston rebounded. Sale had a 2.11 ERA and 0.86 WHIP during the regular season, striking out 237 batters over 158 innings. Leading the offense for the Red Sox during the playoffs has been J.D. Martinez, who has a .946 OPS and two home runs plus a double in 32 at-bats. Jackie Bradley Jr. provided a pair of big home runs in the ALCS and also has two doubles, giving him an OPS of .853 in 27 at-bats.

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The Dodgers are 21-8 in their last 29 games. The over is 5-2-1 in the last eight LA road games.

The Red Sox are 12-2 in their last 14 World Series games. Boston is 40-11 in its last 51 interleague games.

As good as Kershaw has looked in two of his three playoff starts, I don't think he is going to be invincible against this dangerous Boston offense. Mookie Betts is due for a big hit or two and the top half of the lineup is a minefield. Sale was awesome all season and I think he gets locked in for about six strong innings here. Closer Craig Kimbrel is rested again and will be likely throwing darts to finish this one out. Take Boston to get the win in Game 1.

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Helping hand: Nelson (left) presenting a mock cheque for RM20,000 to Thhm at the home in Taman Bukit Rinting, Pasir Gudang.

JOHOR BARU: The Care Haven home for orphans and underprivileged children here is one step closer to reaching its goal of building a nature farm.

The home’s founder, Rev James Thhm, said the RM20,000 funding from the Star Foundation was timely as public donations had slowed down greatly since the movement control order (MCO) was imposed early this year.

“During an event in February, we got to know about the foundation and decided to try our luck.

“It was a surprise when the call came in July to notify that our application had been approved. We are thankful for the contribution, ” he said.

The cheque was handed over by The Star’s Johor bureau chief Nelson Benjamin during a simple ceremony at the home in Taman Bukit Rinting, Pasir Gudang.

Thhm, who founded the shelter 17 years ago, said during the MCO period, the kids started using Facebook Live to hold cooking shows as well as to sell pastries and kaya made by themselves.

The home currently has 28 residents aged between two and 25. They are mostly orphans or abandoned children as well as those from poor single-parent families.

Thhm said the home initially aimed to raise RM1.8mil to build its Green Smile Nature Farm in Kota Tinggi, which can provide shelter to about 80 underprivileged children.

“The construction of the 0.89ha nature farm has reached about 50% progress and is due to be completed by early next year, ” he said.

”Some generous donors contributed construction materials for the project which covered a majority of the cost, but we still need about RM800,000.

“Once completed, we hope to provide the necessary education and skills training so that the residents can be independent and make it on their own, ” he said.

Thhm hopes to expand the farm into an agro-tourism facility to achieve the home’s ultimate mission of becoming self-sustaining without having to rely heavily on donations in future.

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2020-21 Ligue 1 – Bordeaux vs Lyon Preview & Prediction

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When does Bordeaux vs Lyon kick off? Friday 11th September, 2020 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is Bordeaux vs Lyon being played? Stade Matmut-Atlantique

Where can I get tickets for Bordeaux vs Lyon? Some fans are allowed in French Ligue 1 matches early in the season. Check the home team’s club website for ticket information

What TV channel is Bordeaux vs Lyon on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule

Where can I stream Bordeaux vs Lyon in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Costil; Sabaly, Koscielny, Baysse, Benito; Otavio, Basic; Oudin, De Preville, Hwang; Maja

Unavailable: Pablo (Injured), Zerkane (Injured)

Doubtful: Adli (Injured)

Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Lopes; Denayer, Marcelo, Andersen; Dubois, Bruno Guimaraes, Caqueret, Aouar, Cornet; Depay, Ekambi

Unavailable: Reine-Adelaide (Injured)

Doubtful: Aouar (Isolating)

Despite their disappointing eliminating at the hands of eventual winners Bayern, Lyon started the league season in style last weekend hammering Dijon 4-1 and they will look to build on that here. Bordeaux have started the season well with two clean sheets and four points from their opening two games. Lyon will find it much harder to break the hosts down but in fairness Bordeaux have yet to face an attack as potent as Lyon’s. The visitors will be confident of scoring but the hosts will be no pushovers and there is good value in both teams to score.

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Tyler was alone onstage, performing the entirety of his sixth album, Igor, in what looked like the inside of an old velvet jewelry box for an Apple Music livestream earlier this year. Apparently it was really fucking hot, because his blond wig was stringy and soaked in sweat. He lightly patted down the bangs.

His bare chest, visible beneath a powder-blue two-piece suit and gold chains, glistened. He chuckled as he licked his grill. Then the music for "Puppet" cued back up and Tyler's mood immediately shifted from jocular to earnest.

His eyes widened as he launched into the dark, amour fou–themed track, nearly hyperventilating through the lines "I want your company, I need your company / I want you to want from me / I can't maneuver without you next to me / It's so complex to me."

There's a vulnerability, a neediness from Tyler in this performance—and in the album as a whole. After becoming a pop-culture sensation as a teen, and after nearly a decade of trolling the world at large, the California rapper has blossomed into his maturity and seems to be embracing the role of a serious artist. It's a major flex.

Igor dropped in May, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. The album is Tyler's first number-one record, and it's the first fully self-arranged and self-produced album by a solo rapper to come out on top of the charts.

The album marks an important step in the evolution of Tyler, the Creator. The rapper first came into the spotlight in 2007 as the rambunctious teenage ringleader of Odd Future, a now mostly defunct Los Angeles–based rap collective that has spawned such musicians as Frank Ocean, Earl Sweatshirt, and Syd. Known for their punk antics, explicitly sexual and violent lyrics, and general hooliganism, there was a certain edge to their ideas that carries over into their artistry today.

The urgent question surrounding his latest album is: Who is Igor? The face Tyler presents to us on the LP's cover channels Grace Jones's influential 1981 pop album Nightclubbing—the stylized hair, the skin color, the inscrutable expression.

Instead of Jones's cigarette, the more millennial-appropriate grill glints between Tyler's lips. Already the rapper is visually cueing to us, the listeners, what he's trying to embody in this most recent record—a persona that's all feeling, immediately iconic, relevant.

But in his live performances and videos, another Igor emerges. Who is this Warhol-channeling, 1980s-inspired, queerish, corny-suited, bleached-Anton-Chigurh-with-bangs-looking motherfucker? In an interview with Zane Lowe for Beats 1, Tyler does not confess to some convoluted backstory about his character or his aesthetics: "Bruh, I just thought it was cool," he said.

Tyler had been drawing on the character of Igor for three years, putting it in a stop-motion video he made for his show Nuts + Bolts on Vice in 2017, but with black hair and a turtleneck. "I just thought it would be a cool character, just tall, slim, suit, blond hair," said Tyler. "And black dudes don't really have hair like that."

Tyler's solo career has broadly relied on the shocking and confrontational, represented by a different persona with each release. His breakthrough album Goblin (2011) was typified by the ski mask. In 2013's Wolf, Tyler preferred a summer-camp aesthetic, while 2015's Cherry Bomb—Tyler's least celebrated and most sonically grating album—found him committing to a melting pink cartoon face.

Igor, his artiest and most beguiling release to date, loosely follows its titular character and his messy and possibly unrequited feelings for a boy. While the album's second track, "Earfquake," is a straightforward, soul-inspired love song (originally written for Justin Bieber), the threads of affection begin to unspool pretty quickly.

In "A Boy Is a Gun," which samples "Bound" by Ponderosa Twins Plus One (most memorably tapped in Kanye West's "us-against-the-world" track "Bound 2"), Tyler/Igor seems to have realized the poisonous effect of this boy: "You so motherfuckin' dangerous / You got me by my neck. (A boy is a gun.)" By the end, in the lo-fi, pitched-up "I Don't Love You Anymore," he declares the end of love.

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As a casual Tyler listener, his earnestness in revealing Igor, and thus himself, is compelling. It gets me thinking about that comma in his name—Tyler, the Creator. It forces a pause, a consideration. It's not just some descriptor, but a title, a degree, an honorific.

When talking to Lowe about the intentionality behind putting "All songs written, produced, and arranged by Tyler Okonma" on the cover, Tyler explained: "I'm thinking 15 years from now. I'm playing the long game." He continued: "I need people to know that this is the full idea. Everything is very particular." Tyler, the Creator's strength is in his commitment to his ideas and the universes he creates. His performance at Bumbershoot this year is likely to be better for it.

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GRAHAM — Burlington’s share of the county’s COVID-19 relief funding more than doubled when the state released a second round of CARES Act funds, but like a lot of towns and cities, it is looking to Washington for more.

“All eyes are on the Senate,” Burlington City Manager Hardin Watkins said.

Burlington now gets $835,413 in CARES Act money with a second $150 million round of COVID-19 relief tricking down through the state and county. That is out of nearly $6.3 million the county will have. That is much closer to the nearly $1.2 million the city expects to spend on dealing with the COVID crisis this year than the $339,770 it got in the first round.

Graham, second-largest population center in Alamance County, will now have $239,177 in COVID relief, but $424,234 in estimated spending, according to City Manager Frankie Maness.

And CARES Act funds, by law, can’t help with the $1.7 million Burlington expects to lose in sales tax revenues and water bills.

“This does help, but at the end of the day it’s is a fraction of what we need to stay strong and keep the city functioning,” Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis said.

Relief, not reimbursement

CARES Act funding is supposed to reimburse local governments for the expense of dealing with the crisis, like putting up Plexiglas barriers, buying masks and hand sanitizer, and especially paying overtime and hazard pay to first responders, health workers and the people sterilizing all those surfaces.

Payroll has been one of the biggest COVID expenses, Alamance County and city governments report. It’s 85 percent of Graham’s expenses. Nearly half the $6.3 million in CARES Act money the county and cities are sharing will pay county health and safety employees. That doesn’t even count the $840,000 for hazard pay and bonuses the county already spent, or another $840,000 budgeted for the fall if things don’t get better.

Cities get a quarter

Counties had the discretion to share CARES Act money or not when the first $150 million filtered down in May and June, but the state Legislature changed the rules requiring counties to share at least 25 percent of the funds with county municipalities, County Manager Bryan Hagood said.

Watkins and Baltutis said they, like leaders from many North Carolina cities, lobbied state legislators for a share of that funding when the first round came out. Seems like it worked.

So Alamance County has to share close to $1.6 million of that with the municipalities. When it got the first round, the county asked the municipalities to apply for funds. Seven did apply. The three smallest — Swepsonville, the Village of Alamance and Ossipee — didn’t.

According to Swepsonville Town Administrator Brad Bullis, the southern Alamance County town doesn’t see the need to apply for the $13,744 budgeted for it, in which case it would be distributed to the other municipalities based on their populations.

County plan

Aside from employee pay, the county also plans to spend $638,778 for technology upgrades to help the county courts get set up to stream proceedings from courtrooms, keeping down crowds in the courthouses, to help more county employees work from home, Hagood said, and to lease a building with a drive-through window at the city limits of Graham and Burlington for the county to collect property tax payments without people standing in line at the County Offices.

An additional $100,000 would pay for protective equipment and cleaning supplies for the fall election.

The county also will spend $200,000 to help start a loan program with the Alamance Chamber and Alamance Foundation for small businesses harmed by the pandemic and lockdown. The Self Help Credit Union will administer the program. While the money will come from the county’s regular budget, Hagood plans to offset that money with COVID relief dollars to simplify the reporting requirements.

Lost revenues

While CARES Act funding is not meant to make up for revenues lost from stores being closed or cash-strapped utility customers getting behind on bills, Watkins and Baltutis hope the next round of federal relief will help fill in that gap, too.

“Everybody’s looking to Congress to do that piece on revenue replacement,” Watkins said.

The city has been writing and talking to the offices of U.S. Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis asking for support.

“The key will be if it can rise above politics, and we can work together to keep the engine of or economy moving,” Baltutis said.

But there is a sign sales tax revenues might not be as bad as feared. County administrators budgeted for a 20 percent decline in sales-tax revenues, but April’s revenues were less than 7 percent lower than those of April 2019, Hagood reported to the commissioners this month. That was during the strictest part of the lockdown, so the county could revisit some of the cuts it made in this year’s budget.

“I take this as good news,” Hagood said.


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26521 Broken Bit Lane Laguna Hills, CA
$ 2,495,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#NP20202919
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyORANGE
  • CityLaguna Hills
  • AreaLaguna Hills
  • NeighborhoodNellie Gail
  • Zip92653
  • Style
  • Price$ 2,495,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage4126
  • Lot Size0.66 Acres
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Incredible compound in the highly coveted neighborhood of Nellie Gail Ranch! This custom-built equestrian lover's dream estate is situated on a nearly 29,000 SF lot at the end of a cul-de-sac within the prestigious community. Offering a 4 bedroom (one down), 3.5 bath main house; detached guest house (not included in SF); 3-stall barn with tackle room and paddock; horse trail access, tree house, solar energy, and 3-car garage, 26521 Broken Bit Lane presents a truly unique property and privileged lifestyle. Natural light fills the main home fit with formal and causal living spaces, designer finishes, and a chef's kitchen featuring top-of-the-line appliances, gleaming slab countertops, oversized island and wine refrigerator. Upstairs, an expansive bonus loft is accompanied by three bedrooms, including the grand master suite complete with a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and its own balcony overlooking the picturesque grounds. The en suite master bath hosts a luxurious walk-in shower, separate soaking tub, dual sinks and stunning hand-laid tile flooring. Enjoy privacy and serenity in the expansive resort-style backyard encompassing a private pool, spa, entertainment deck, firepit, built-in BBQ area and winding stone paths that lead to the accessory structures enveloped by mature shade trees. Nellie Gail Ranch is a hidden oasis highly renowned for its country-style living with equestrian trails and nearby facilities, parks, playgrounds, Swim and Tennis club.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Valencia Elementary School Lapaz Middle School Laguna Hills High School
Price History
10/7/2020 Listed $2,495,000

General Features

Appliances Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Assessments Unknown
Assessments Y/N Yes
Association Amenities Picnic Area, Playground, Sport Court, Horse Trails, Other
Association Y/N Yes
Attached Garage Yes
Attached Structure Detached
Community Features Curbs, Horse Trails, Street Lights
Cooling Central Air, Dual
Directions On Nellie Gail, Turn onto Buckskin Dr, Turn left onto Broken Bit Ln, Home will be on the right
Exterior Features Lighting, Rain Gutters
Flooring Carpet, Stone, Wood
Garage Spaces 3.00
HOA Fee 471.00
HOA Fee Frequency Quarterly
Heating Forced Air
High School Laguna Hills
High School 2 LAGHIL
High School District Saddleback Valley Unified
Interior Features High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wired for Sound
Levels Two
Listagentaor Newport
Listing Agent Tim Smith - BRE#01346878
Listing Agent State License 01346878
MLS Area S2 - Laguna Hills
Other Structures Barn(s), Guest House Detached
Parking Features Garage, Garage - Two Door
Patio/Porch Features Deck, Patio
Pool Features Private, In Ground, Salt Water
Price Per Square Foot 604.70
Private Pool Yes
Property SubType Single Family Residence
PropertyCondition Turnkey
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
Source System CRMLS
Spa Features Private
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Subdivision Name Nellie Gail (NG)
Subdivision Name Nellie Gail (NG)
View Hills, Neighborhood

Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Appliances Y/N Yes
Common Walls No Common Walls
Eating Area Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
Fireplace Features Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Outside, Fire Pit
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Full + 3/4 Baths 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Heating Y/N Yes
Laundry Features Inside
Laundry Y/N Yes
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Room Type Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
Total Stories 2
Window Features Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

Door Features French Doors
Fence Y/N Yes
Fencing Excellent Condition
Lot Features Cul-De-Sac, Horse Property, Horse Property Improved, Landscaped, Lawn
Lot Size Acres 0.6600
Lot Size Area 28750.0000
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet 28750.00
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Parking Y/N Yes
Patio Y/N Yes
Spa Yes
Total Parking 3.00
Water Source Public

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  • Adult
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Master On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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AVG 118
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     ... hovering above the roof tops 400 yards ahead was a bizarre, glowing object about 30ft. in diameter.

Maurice stopped his car and the men watched in astonishment
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Sundance 2019: Abe is marvelous piece of entertaining cosmopolitanism, instructive for kids as well as adults

For Abe, 12 (played by Noah Schnapp of Stranger Things) and living in Brooklyn, navigating the various roots of his family’s identities that clash far more often than they interact would exhaust the capabilities of many adults. His mother is Israeli-Jewish and father is Palestinian-Muslim. However, both parents, who also are lawyers, have raised him without pushing any religious practice or identity, much to the consternation of the grandparents on both sides of his family.

The film Abe, which received its world premiere as part of this year’s Sundance Kids program, is a marvelous piece of entertaining cosmopolitanism that invokes several epiphanies that are as instructive to adults as they are to kids. Directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade, who has built a career as a journalist and as a documentarian in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Abe entices audiences with a well-developed family story that happens to revolve around a bounty of food imagery from several cultures.

Fernando Andrade, director, and Noah Schnapp in Abe.

Andrade, 38, says in an interview with The Utah Review that the project was some 13 years in the making. He explains that he empathizes with Abe’s experiences, as he was raised in a family, that included Holocaust survivors, with Jewish and Catholic roots constantly intersecting and shaping their lives.

Social media platforms are integral not only in the film’s opening shots but also in how Andrade has promoted the film, prior to its release. This parallels Andrade’s approach where he has used social media platforms (including YouTube) to highlight his film work dealing with LGBTQ and women’s rights, as well as responses to racist movements in Brazil. This includes Quebrando o Tabu, which debates the legalization of drugs.

Abe shares his love for food on social media accounts including Tumblr and Instagram. He remembers the excellent culinary skills of his late grandmother on his mother’s side. He decides to bake his own birthday cake (lemon poppyseed) and it does not turn out as expected, because he didn’t have baking powder on hand. His mother, who does not have the same passion for cooking, tells him to use baking soda and she refuses to let him mix baking soda and cream of tartar as a substitute.

Without his grandmother, Abe wants to find a suitable outlet to perfect his culinary skills so that his followers – including one who makes it a habit to cyberbully him about his shortcomings – will be impressed at what he is able to accomplish in his kitchen. He tries mixing cultural tastes but experiments like a ramen taco fall flat. His parents sign him up for a cooking camp that is woefully below his skill and age level.

This is just one example of Abe’s frustrations. He takes an interest in his Palestinian grandmother’s cooking and she is willing to help him learn. He also is interested in learning about various Muslim practices, such as fasting. Abe is motivated to incorporate both Jewish and Muslim practices, which disappoints everyone in the family. His secular parents (his father is an atheist) deliberately have avoided religious practices, knowing the strong conflicting feelings of the grandparents on both sides of the family. These tensions also are beginning to strain the relationship between Abe’s parents, who are contemplating separation.

Andrade brought Lameece Issaq and Jacob Kader, Palestinian-Americans writers, on board to write the screenplay that animates authentically the emotional dynamics of the film’s storyline. He had learned of Food and Fadwa, a play that Issaq and Kader wrote and which received numerous positive reviews in its New York City premiere seven years ago. Kader, whose family lived in Orem, Utah, says in an interview that the experience of writing the play helped him and Issaq find the right hybrid to explore the commonalities that Andrade wanted to explore in Abe. Kader’s family experiences included roots of his Palestinian heritage as well as the newfound interactions with Mormonism.

On the set of Abe.

Food and Fadwa was set near Bethlehem, where a Palestinian family has been placed under virtual house arrest, an inauspicious time as a woman (Fadwa) must contend with her aging father’s dementia and her sister’s wedding that is scheduled to take place that week. The main character is an expert cook who is preparing all the food for the wedding. The bride and her new husband are planning to come to the U.S. to work at a relative’s restaurant in New York City. This causes resentment and eventually at a dinner the family members explode in an argument about the borders involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where they end up using and throwing food to illustrate their points in the debate.

In Abe, Kader says “that we tackled the topic of absorbing and assimilating cultures in a different way,” adding that the film shows the various culinary traditions that are cross-overs between the Jewish-Israeli and Muslim-Palestinian sides.

As Abe seeks to explore how these culinary crossovers might help to settle his family’s differences, he ventures out late one night and meets Chico, a Brazilian chef (a first-rate performance by Seu Jorge). Abe persists, hoping that Chico can help him master the skills of fusing flavors from different culture. Abe ditches the pitiful cooking camp his parents selected.

Andrade adds admirable thematic heft to this film about children. When Abe starts as a protégé with Chico, the chef has him wash dishes and take out the garbage (a familiar scene to any aspiring chef who hopes to make it in a restaurant kitchen). It’s an instructive scene with a white kid from an upper middle-class family who learns about the humble start from an immigrant who undoubtedly started his career on the same path.

Andrade is particularly proud of the diversity of first- and second-generation immigrants who worked on his film — from cast members to screenwriters and story developers and to the cast and production crew. “Everything happened so naturally and it is reflected in the film,” he says. The film’s cosmopolitan tone is accentuated by the musical score composed by Brazilian Guilherme Amabis.

In fact, the most challenging aspect of the production was coordinating budget availability, as any independent filmmaker knows. Shooting the film occurred during some of New York City’s coldest winter periods, and the production crew used CGI effects to change the scenery to warmer times of the year, to match the story line.

Noah Schnapp and Fernando Grostein Andrade.

When Abe decides to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his family that showcases the crossover flavors and culinary techniques of both cultures, he hopes that the food finally will unite his family. It leads to an emotional, no-holds-barred argument at the table and some of the most stringent barbs drive Abe to run away. Andrade says that scene offers a lesson about forgiveness, especially at moments when people say things they really don’t intend to do but they are blurted out in a spontaneous moment of uncontrolled anger.

Andrade is rightly proud of a film that should enjoy a long productive run on the festival circuit and as a pickup for distribution and release. He says Schnapp was a consummate professional. “He never forgot a single line in a complex script, and he never needed to refer to the script,” Andrade adds.

Additional screenings will be Jan. 31 at Park City’s Prospector Square Theatre and Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. in the Redstone Cinemas of Park City.

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I am a native of Toledo, Ohio, having received my Ph.D. in journalism and mass communication from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism in 2002. In addition to teaching at Utah State University and the University of Utah, I have worked extensively in public relations for a variety of organizations including a major metropolitan university, college of osteopathic medicine, and community college. When it comes to intellectual curiosity, I venture into as many areas as possible, whether it’s about music criticism, the history of journalism, the practice of public relations in a Web 2.0 world and the soon-to-arrive Web 3.0 landscape, or how public debates are formed about many issues especially in the political arena. As a Salt Lake City resident, I currently write and edit a blog called The Selective Echo that provides an entertaining, informative, and provocative look at Salt Lake City and its cosmopolitan best. I also have been the U.S. editorial advisor for an online publication Art Design Publicity based in The Netherlands. And, I use social media tools such as Twitter for blogging, networking with journalists and experts, and staying current on the latest trends in culture and news. I also have been a regular monthly contributor to a Utah business magazine, and I have recently conducted a variety of editing projects involving authors and researchers throughout the country and the world, including Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Lebanon, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. I’m also a classically trained musician who spent more than 15 years in a string quartet, being involved in more than 400 performances.

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Gavin McInnes Net Worth 2020
Celebrated Name/Nick Name: Gavin McInnes
Real Name/Birth Name: Gavin McInnes
Gender: Male
Age: 50 years old
Birth Date/Birthday: 17 July 1970
Birth Place: Hitchin, United Kingdom
Nationality: Canadian
Ethnicity: Canadian
Height/How Tall: 1.77 m
Weight: 80 kg
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Wife/Spouse (Name): Emily Jendrisak (m. 2005)
Children: Yes (3 children)
Is Gavin McInnes Gay? (Name of Partner): No
Does he have tattoos?: No
Smoking: No
Drinking: Yes
Profession: Canadian writer and political commentator
Net Worth in 2020: $12 million
Last Updated: October 2020

Gavin McInnes is the famous Scottish-Canadian writer, commentator, and columnist. Gavin McInnes had cofounded the Vice magazine with two others. While he worked as the editor, Gavin McInnes was known by many popular nicknames given to him by reputed organizations. He has also made a name for himself playing different roles as an actor and comedian.

Perhaps you know a thing or two about Gavin McInnes, however, how well do you know about him? For instance, how old is he? How about his height and weight, moreover his net worth? In another case, Gavin McInnes might be a stranger, fortunately for you we have compiled all you need to know about Gavin McInnes’s biography-wiki, his personal life, today’s net worth as of 2020, his age, height, weight, career, professional life, and more facts. Well, if your all set, here is what I know.

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Gavin McInnes
Gavin McInnes

Gavin McInnes was born as Gavin Miles McInnes on 17th July 1970 in Hitchin, England, the UK. His Scottish parents were James and Loraine McInnes. The family immigrated to Canada when Gavin was four.

Gavin McInnes attended Earl of March Secondary School, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As a teenager, Gavin McInnes performed in the punk band called Anal Chinook. In 1992, Gavin McInnes graduated from Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

Gavin McInnes’s age is 50 years old as of today’s date 29th October 2020 having been born on 17 July 1970. Though, he is 1.77 m tall, he weighs about 80 kg.

Personal Life: Affair, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

In 1999, Gavin McInnes moved to New York City where he married Emily Jendrisak in 2005. The couple has three children.

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Gavin McInnes, Shane Smith, and Suroosh Alvi co-founded Vice, millennial media brand. It was established as the free Montreal music magazine (1994). Gavin was involved in the aggressive voice and hipster DNA as a challenging writer and editor with the Vice magazine.

During his tenure as the editor of Vice magazine, WNBC nicknamed Gavin as ‘Godfather of histerdom,’ and AdBusters referred to him as ‘one of the hipsterdom’s primary architects.’ As an editor of VICE, Gavin published articles such as ‘The VICE Guide to Happiness,’ and ‘The VICE Guide to Picking Up Chicks.’ Also, Gavin co-authored two VICE books namely, ‘The VICE Guide to Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll,’ and ‘VICE Dos and Don’ts: 10 Years of VICE Magazine’s Street Fashion Critiques’. Gavin McInnes appeared in the ‘Vice Guide to Travel’ with actor and comedian David Cross in China (2006). Around 2007, Gavin McInnes resigned from VICE mentioning differences in creativity. It was reported that Gavin was paid about $10 – $20 million to leave VICE.

In 2008, Gavin McInnes co-founded Rooster NY, the advertising agency and created his website StreetCarnage.com. Gavin McInnes writes for the site, VDARE, and TAKI web magazine.

In 2013, Gavin McInnes played the role of Mark McCarthy in ‘How to Be a Man.’ Gavin has directed, written, and produced the ‘Short Sophie Can Walk.’ Gavin directed and wrote the ‘Short Are Women as Horny as Men?’ Also, he wrote and produced ‘How to Be a Man.’ The same year, he directed the 2013s documentary ‘The Brotherhood of the Travelling Rants.’ Gavin McInnes has written and successfully published four books.

On 2nd February 2017, Gavin McInnes announced that he has resigned from Fox News. Following this, Gavin McInnes left Rebel media in August 2017. He has mentioned that he would be joining the multi-media Howard Stern who meets Tucker Carlson. Gavin McInnes later joined CRTV, the online television network that was established by Conservative Review. Also, Gavin McInnes began the new show, ‘Get Off My Lawn,’ broadcast from 22nd September 2017.

Gavin McInnes’s Net Worth & Salary in 2020

Gavin McInnes Net Worth 2020As of 2020, the estimated net worth of Gavin McInnes is $12 million. Most of his earning came from his editing and co-founder of VICE. Following since 2008 he is the co-founder of the Rooster NY, advertising agent. Also, he has appeared on several television series, movies as an actor.

Today, Gavin McInnes lives with his family in the suburbs. Gavin McInnes hosts to subscription-based online TV shows. He appears from his studio in Manhattan. He plays roles such as ‘Father Knows Best,’ ‘Islamophobia’ and ‘Western chauvinism.’

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    delias - "mini" you is adorable!
  8. Exciting times for sure jmartin99 - congratulations!
  9. This is a good read about the cottage cheese test (and other programmes that might help you get back on track). https://www.bariatricfoodie.com/the-5-day-pouch-test-cottage-cheese/
  10. 21.6lb down is a great start! That 1.6lb gain is only likely to be water weight or maybe you might be a little constipated? Best advice I can offer is that you get someone to hide the scales for a week. Those things have been the ruination of every single dieting attempt pre my WLS. Focus on following your programme and upping your exercise - daily walking was and still is my main form of walking (and I'm just over 13 years post-WLS).
  11. Welcome to Thinner Times Clifford! How are you feeling at a couple of weeks post-VSG?
  12. Ain't that the truth! I had my RNY 13 years (and 4 days) ago and I usually dress like a yeti all the year around (I live in the PNW).
  13. Happy 1st surgiversary David! Nana Trish has every right to be proud of you ... you've done an amazing job. I have a question .... how the heck do you keep away from those amazing cookies you make? Truly, they were THE best I've tasted (still can't decide whether it was the lemon or chocolate ones that were my favourite).
  14. A lot of people have a hard time on "chalk" type tablets. Check out their chewables - they aren't chalky. Have you been cleared for capsule form yet? Even if you haven't, you can pull the 2 ends of capsule form multivitamins apart and dump the contents into yogurt, jello or whatever.
  15. Early post-op, I used Celebrate chewable multivitamins. A lot of chewables aren't comprehensive so be sure to check the label before you buy. And don't buy too many - our taste can and does change.
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