WE WORK TOGETHER;
BUT DON’T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER
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NOW THERE’S HELP—Have you ever said something to a group of co-workers or neighbors and suddenly had the sinking feeling that they didn’t understand a word you just said to them? Why can’t those “young people”—or those “older people”—understand us?
Right now, Americans have four huge generations in the workforce and lots of time and energy is wasted because we simply miss cultural cues from each other. That’s why the Michigan State University School of Journalism Bias Busters team has just published its first double-sized guidebook: 100 Questions and Answers about Gen Xers—and on the flip side of the book, an entire second book begins: 100 Questions and Answers about Millennials.
In our Cover Story this week, we preview some of the key questions. There’s even a two-question Pop Quiz. It’s super simple. (Or so we thought!)
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HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS
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SACRED HEART
FRIDAY JUNE 28—Holidays & Festivals columnist Stephanie Fenton reports on observances from many faith and cultural traditions. This week, she explains the centuries-old traditions behind a familiar Catholic symbol known as The Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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ARE YOU READY FOR JULY 4?
MILLIONS ARE PLANNING PARTIES—So, before you finalize your plans, read Stephanie Fenton’s column about the holiday, which contains a dozen fascinating links to everything from recipes to tips for a successful party.
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Make a Difference This Week
VICTOR BEGG APPEARS IN DC—The author of Our Muslim Neighbors is coming ton Washington D.C. for a Tuesday, June 25, appearance at the popular progressive gathering place Busboys and Poets. The landmark was established 14 years ago as a center of anti-Iraq-War activism by artist, activist and restaurateur Andy Shallal. Will you be in the DC area next week? Stop by the 450 K St NW location at 6 p.m. and see what Victor has to say about the state of our nation today. The name Busboys and Poets was chosen in 2005 to honor Langston Hughes, who once worked as a busboy. Over the years, the venue has become known as “a cultural hub for artists, activists, writers, thinkers and dreamers.”
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How do authors get paid?
PUBLISHING NEWS—In this week’s Front Edge Publishing column, financial manager Patty Thompson answers the universal question authors ask: “When do I get paid?” The answer is complex and it has caused perennial friction between authors and the publishing industry, nationwide. Patty explains the challenges all publishers and authors face—and she explains how Front Edge has developed best practices that work around those barriers as effectively as we can. Are you an author? Know an author? This is a valuable column to read and to share with colleagues.
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Click this image to read Ed’s review of the documentary called simply 5B.
Faith & Film
ED McNULTY, for decades, has published reviews, magazine articles and books exploring connections between faith and film. Most of his work is freely published. Ed supports his work by selling the Visual Parables Journal, a monthly magazine packed with discussion guides to films. This resource is used coast-to-coast by individuals who love the movies and by educators, clergy and small-group leaders.
Click the movie still to read Ed’s review of All Is True.
Among Ed’s free reviews and columns are:
- 5B—This is a powerful documentary about the first healthcare workers to confront AIDS in San Francisco, Ed says. (5 stars)
- ALL IS TRUE—Ed writes, “Directing from a literate script by Ben Elton, long-time Shakespeare enthusiast Kenneth Branagh both directs and stars in this story of the last three years of the Bard’s life.” (4 stars)
- TOY STORY 4—Of course Ed gives it 5 stars! Bring the whole family with you.
- THE SOUVENIR—In his review, Ed disagrees with other reviewers who have praised this film. He gives it 3 out of 5 stars.
- THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM—In his review, Ed writes: “After so many gloom and doom eco-documentaries, this one about John and Molly Chester’s 200-acre farm north of Los Angeles might seem like a rainbow after a storm.” (4.5 out of 5 stars)
- THE MURDERERS AMONG US—Ed reaches way back to 1946 to recommend a milestone in film history—a pioneering drama that looks at the aftermath of World War II in Germany. Most important in this review, Ed introduces readers to an online service, Kanopy, that’s available free from a growing number of public libraries across the nation. Take a look! (5 stars)
- ROCKETMAN—Ed praises the film. Although other critics have described the film as a series of music videos, Ed argues that the dramatic content is moving as well. (4.5 stars)
- THE AFRICAN DOCTOR—Ed writes, “French director Julien Rambaldi’s true story about freshly graduated Dr. Seyolo Zantoko (Marc Zinga) reveals that racial prejudice is not just an American or South African concern.” (4.5 stars)
- DIANE—”Written and directed by first time director Kent Jones, this is a little jewel of a film that focuses upon the life of a care giving older woman.” (4 stars)
- TOLKIEN—Ed writes, “Although not as satisfying as I had hoped, the film is still a must-see for those who love Frodo and his faithful companion Samwise Gamgee and all of the rest of their faithful companions.” (4 out of 5 stars)
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