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US 5560947 A Abstract A method for determining and controlling the proper modified or unmodified atmosphere packaging for cut or uncut respiring perishables such as cauliflower, lettuce and broccoli includes the steps of determining the respiration rate of the respiring perishable, preparing a plurality of packages containing the respiring perishable with each package having a different permeant factor, determining a value called atmosphere quotient for each of the packages according to this formula: atmosphere quotient equals permeant factor divided by respiration rate; subjecting each of the packages to known conditions of temperature and pressure over a known period of time and correlating the subjective and objective indicia of quality, appearance and marketability of the respiring perishable from each package to the atmosphere quotient values determined according to the foregoing formula, and then varying one or more of the values of the components that affect permeant factor to achieve and maintain the optimum value or range of values for atmosphere quotient.
Claims(7) 1. A sealed package comprising a sealed plastic film enclosure and at least one kind of respiring perishable produce inside said sealed enclosure, said sealed package transmitting oxygen and carbon dioxide at known or ascertainable rates, said sealed package having an atmosphere quotient value (QA) that is in a range including an optimum AQ value, said range defined by AQ values up to about 20% larger than, and up to about 20% smaller than said optimum AQ value, where said produce has a known or ascertainable respiration rate (R), where atmosphere quotient is equal to permeant factor (G) divided by said respiration rate (R), and where permeant factor (G) is equal to the area (A) of said sealed package multiplied by the permeability (P) of said sealed package to oxygen or carbon dioxide and divided by the total weight (W) of said produce in said sealed package, said optimum AQ value lying on a curve of empirically-determined AQ test values representing marketability of said produce, said curve being derived from testing at least one series of sealed test packages for said marketability by varying area (A) of said sealed packages in said series or by varying the total weight (W) of said produce in said sealed packages in said series, or by varying the permeability of said series of sealed packages to oxygen or carbon dioxide, or by varying two or more of said area, said total weight, and said permeability in said series of sealed packages, where each of said packages in each of said series has substantially the same initial gaseous atmosphere per unit weight of said produce, said curve including sufficient points to define said optimum AQ value and AQ values up to about 20% larger than and up to about 20% smaller than said optimum AQ value.
2. The package of claim 1 further comprising a desired initial internal void volume per unit weight of said at least one perishable produce.
3. The package of claim 2 wherein said permeability (P) of said package is to oxygen.
4. The package of claim 2 wherein said permeability (P) of said package is to carbon dioxide.
5. The package of claim 1 wherein said permeability (P) of said package is to oxygen.
6. The package of claim 1 wherein said permeability (P) of said package is to carbon dioxide.
7. The package of claim 1 wherein said sealed package comprises more than one kind of respiring perishable produce.
Description This application is a continuation of pending prior Application Ser. No. 08/079,537 filed Jun. 17, 1993, now abandoned, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/837,572 filed Feb. 18, 1992, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Application Ser. No. 07/596,685 filed Oct. 12, 1990, now abandoned, which is a division of Application Ser. No. 07/238,962 filed Aug. 26, 1988, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,996,671, which is a continuation of Application Ser. No. 07/043,427 filed Apr. 28, 1987, now abandoned, entitled "METHOD OF PACKAGING PERISHABLES" by Laurence D. Bell. This invention relates to a method for determining proper modified or unmodified atmosphere packaging for cut or uncut respiring perishables such as cauliflower, lettuce and broccoli. The methods of this invention comprise the following steps: (1) determining the respiration rate (R) of a respiring perishable such as cauliflower, broccoli or lettuce; (2) preparing a plurality of packages containing the respiring perishable with each package having a different permeant factor (G), where the permanent factor (G) is equal to: the area (A) of packaging material, e.g., a film, required to enclose a given weight of the respiring perishable in a modified or unmodified atmosphere, multiplied by the permeability (P) of the packaging material to one of the gases of respiration, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, and divided by the weight (W) of the perishable to be enclosed in the packaging material; (3) for each of the packages prepared in step (2) above, determining a value called atmosphere quotient (AQ) in accordance with the following formula: Atmosphere quotient (AQ) equals permeant factor (G), from step (2) above, divided by the respiration rate (R) of the perishable from step (1) above; (4)subjecting each of the packages containing respiring perishable to known temperatures and pressures over a known, preferably predetermined period of time, and correlating the subjective and objective indicia of quality, appearance and marketability of the respiring perishable from each of the packages to the atmosphere quotient values determined in step (3) above; and (5) varying one or more of the values of the components (A), (P) and/or (W) of permeant factor (G) to achieve and maintain the optimum value or range of values for atmosphere quotient determined in step (4) above. Once atmosphere quotient has been determined by these methods, the values of the components (A), (P) and/or (W) that correspond to the optimum atmosphere quotient value or values can be further varied as desired. In preferred embodiments, the methods of this invention may also include the step of determining the oxygen and carbon dioxide quotients independent of one another so that the ratio of carbon dioxide-to-oxygen permeabilities for a given package of a perishable can be optimized. The ratio of carbon dioxide-to-oxygen permeabilities for a given package of a given perishable directly influences the equilibrium ratio of carbon dioxide-to-oxygen concentrations inside the package. At equilibrium, the amount of oxygen permeating into the package is substantially equal to the oxygen consumed by the perishable inside the package, and the amount of carbon dioxide permeating out of the package is substantially equal to the carbon dioxide produced inside the package. Thus, once an optimum carbon dioxide or oxygen quotient is determined as in step (4) above with a packaging material of a given carbon dioxide-to-oxygen permeability ratio, then changing to a material of different carbon dioxide-to-oxygen permeability ratio may require a new atmosphere quotient determination. An atmosphere quotient value determined in accordance with these methods can differ, for a given respiring perishable in a given packaging material, with the initial void volume per unit weight of perishable within the package, the equilibrium void volume per unit weight of perishable within the package, or both. Accordingly, the new methods also require redetermining atmosphere quotient values if the initial or the equilibrium void volume within a given package changes. In preferred embodiments, the permeability of the packaging film is measured in cubic centimeters of gas such as oxygen or carbon dioxide transmitted through 100 square inches of packaging for 24 hours at 72� F., and less than 50% relative humidity (RH). The area of film is preferably measured in 100 square inches, and the weight of packaged perishable in grams, kilograms or pounds. In preferred embodiments, the method for determining the respiration rate of a perishable product such as cauliflower comprises the following steps: (1) placing duplicate, equal weight samples of the perishable in dessicators that have been cooled to a known temperature above the freezing point of water and below 50� F., say 45� F.; (2) sealing the dessicators, and connecting each dessicator to a continuous, controlled stream of filtered, humidified air, flowing at a nominal rate of about 40 milliliters per minute; (3) maintaining the flow of filtered, saturated air to the dessicators for 24 hours while maintaining the dessicators at 45� F., and then collecting a small sample, say 10 milliliters, of the gases flowing from the dessicators; (4) measuring the percent by volume of carbon dioxide or of oxygen in the gas flowing from the dessicators using gas chromatography precalibrated as necessary, or another analytical method; (5) measuring the actual rate of air flow to the dessicators using, for example, the graduated cylinder/volume displacement method; and (6) repeating these same steps (2)-(6) after another 24 hours of storage 45� F., with gas flow to the dessicators maintained at a known flow rate, for example, 40 milliliters per minute. The respiration rate of the perishable in milligrams of carbon dioxide per kilogram-hours can then be calculated in accordance with the following formula: milligrams of carbon dioxide per kilogram-hour is equal to the volume of carbon dioxide in the gas outflow from a dessicator, measured in milliliters per minute, multipled by 60 minutes, divided by the sample weight of the perishable in a dessicator, measured in kilograms, and multipled by the factor 1.964 milligrams, where the factor 1.964 milligrams equals the gram weight of one milliliter of carbon dioxide, or ##EQU1## The product respiration rates at the end of 24 hours and at the end of 48 hours are preferably averaged to determine the respiration rate of the perishable. In preferred embodiments, the method for determining film permeability comprises the following steps: (1) placing an 8 inch diameter sample of the packaging film, free of manufacturing defects and mechanical abrasions, between two 7-inch, 550 milliliter containers that are sealed to prevent inflow or outflow of gas, as by use of an O-ring and clamp; (2) directing a flow of gas whose film permeability is to be tested, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide, into one of the two containers, through inlet and outlet valves, at a predetermined rate, say one liter per minute, while flushing the other container with nitrogen; (3) maintaining gas flow to each container as in step (2) until one container contains 99% or more of the gas whose film permeability is to be tested, namely oxygen or carbon dioxide, and the other container contains 0.02% or less of the test gas; (4) shutting off the valves and recording the time and temperature; (5) waiting until sufficient test gas has diffused through the film into the second chamber to raise the concentration of the test gas in the second chamber to a value in the range of 1.5% to 2.5% by volume; (6) extracting a small, say 10 milliliter gas sample from the second chamber and measuring the percentage of test gas in the sample as, for example, by gas chromatography, and recording the time and temperature of sample collection; and (7) calculating the gas transmission rate in terms of volume of gas diffusing through the film per unit area of the film within a specific time interval in accordance with the following formula: permeability equals volume of the second container multiplied by the area of the film and by the percentage of test gas found in the second container minus the amount of test gas in the second container before diffusion began and divided by the diffusion time and by the factor 100. The permeability so determined is expressed in units of cubic centimeters of gas per 100 square inches of film diffusing through it over a 24-hour period at 72� F. In mathematical terms, the formula is as follows: ##EQU2## In preferred embodiments, the permeant factor can be adjusted or varied by changing film permeability, i.e., film thickness or film composition. The package dimensions can be varied by increasing or decreasing the surface area of packaging. The package weight can be varied by simply increasing or decreasing the weight of perishable enclosed within a given package. In preferred embodiments, atmosphere quotient as a measure of marketability of a perishable is determined by assigning arbitrary atmosphere quotient values to a plurality of packaged samples of the perishable. Each package should be made of the same packaging material, have the same package area, the same internal void volume per unit weight of perishable in the package, and the same packaging material permeability. To achieve the assigned quotient values, such packages can have differing, known weights of perishable enclosed in them. Finally, the effect of such variations in atmosphere quotient upon marketability of the perishable are determined. In such determinations, flexible packaging material is preferably used, with the permeability and surface area of the package held constant to facilitate maintaining the internal void volume per unit weight packaged substantially the same for all samples. Marketability can be evaluated by storing each of the packaged perishable samples at a given temperature, say, 45� F., for a period of time, say 20 days or more, but preferably not more than about 10 or 15 days, followed by subjective evaluations of each sample for freshness of appearance, taste and/or other sensory attributes indicative of marketability. Objective indices of marketability are derived from analyses of such variables as micro-biological content, pigmentation, carbohydrate content, and fermentation products such as ethanol and acetaldehyde. In this way, a first series of atmosphere quotient values that correlate with subjective and objective marketability indices of the perishable can be developed. For nearly all respiring perishables, the correlation between atmosphere quotient and marketability is curvilinear. Below and above the optimum values on this curve, marketability of the perishable declines. For each of the subjective and objective indicia, linear correlations, either positive or negative, with the atmosphere quotient values can be observed and plotted. Thereafter, further series of such correlations can be obtained by varying the permeability of the packaging film while holding all other variables the same, or by varying the area of the package while holding all. other variables the same. From these series of tests, a range of atmosphere quotients that correlate most closely with marketability of the perishable can be developed. Thereafter, the range of atmosphere quotient values so developed can be used to determine the corresponding range of permeant factor values in accordance with the formula Q equals G divided by R, where Q is atmosphere quotient, G is permeant factor, and R is the respiration rate of the perishable. Utilizing the range of permeant factors so determined, the area of the package, the permeability of the packaging film, and the weight of perishable packaged can be optimized by appropriate adjustments of one or more of these variables in accordance with the following formula: G equals AP divided by W, where G equals permeant factor; A is the area of the packaging film, preferably measured in 100 square inches; P is the permeability of the packaging film per 100 square inches of film; and W is the weight, measured in pounds, of perishable enclosed in the package. Permeant factor should be adjusted to accommodate varying respiration rates between two or more batches of respiring perishable of the same kind to maintain the atmosphere quotient within the optimum range. Because respiration rate can vary widely from one batch of a given respiring perishable to another batch, the respiration rate should be measured for each new batch of perishable of the same kind. Batches can vary from one another in variety, source, maturity, or some combination of these. Moreover, the initial and the equilibrium void volume in each package per unit weight of perishable should be substantially the same regardless of package size and regardless of the weight of perishable within the package. Where the nature of the packaging material precludes maintaining the initial or the equilibrium void volume per unit weight of perishable within each package substantially the same as the values determined without taking account of changes in these values, atmosphere quotient may need to be redetermined with each change in these values. These void volume problems arise most often with rigid packaging material. For example, as equilibrium void volume inside a rigid package increases, the quantity of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide enclosed in the package should also increase, and vice-versa. One way of obtaining this result is by varying the permeability of the packaging material. With flexible or rigid packages, the initial void volume in a package per unit weight of perishable can be held constant by adjusting the area of material in the package. After determining the atmosphere quotient for a given perishable in a given package, and after redetermining atmosphere quotient, as necessary, to allow for changes in initial and equilibrium void volume, the benefits of atmosphere modification can be more easily determined. Where the initial void volume in a package is small, it may be necessary to add oxygen to the package before sealing to attain the desired initial oxygen concentration. Further, where the initial void volume in the package contains a gas other than air alone, allowances must be made for changes in internal void space resulting from respiration of the perishable in the package and from permeability of the packaging material. For example, most flexible packages will become smaller in direct proportion to the initial oxygen concentration in the initial void volume where a perishable inside the package consumes oxygen faster than oxygen enters the package by permeability or otherwise. Thus, increases in initial oxygen concentration in flexible packages will cause decreases in equilibrium void space, and vice-versa. Following the methods disclosed above, and using carbon dioxide to measure respiration rate, we determined that the optimum range of oxygen quotients for cauliflower was 19 to 38 where the initial void space in each cauliflower package was filled with 800 milliliters of air per pound of cauliflower. We measured the respiration rate of cauliflower by the method described above, and determined that the respiration rate of cauliflower was 48 milligrams of carbon dioxide per kilogram per hour. We measured the permeability of the packaging film by the method described above, and determined that the permeability to oxygen of the packaging material, namely 1.5 mil-thick, low-density polyethylene film including 12% by weight of ethylene vinyl acetate, was 550 cubic centimeters of oxygen per 100 square inches for 24 hours at 72� F., and a relative humidity of less than 50%. We measured the area of each package for the cauliflower and determined the area to be 776 square inches or 7.76 times 100 square inches. We then computed the weight of cauliflower to be enclosed in each package from this formula: W (weight to pack) equals AP (package area times package permeability) divided by G (permeant factor) with A equal to 7.76 (100 square inches), P equal to 550 (cc's of CO2 per 100 square inches per 24 hours at 72� F., and less than 50% relative humidity, and AP equal to 1,268. For the four atmosphere quotient values of 21, 27, 33 and 38, we computed the permeant factor and the weight of cauliflower per package as shown in this table: ______________________________________ Permeant Weight (W) to PackQuotient Factor (AQ � R) (AP/G)______________________________________21 1008 4.2 lbs. (a)27 1296 3.3 lbs. (b)33 1584 2.7 lbs. (c)38 1824 2.3 lbs. (d)______________________________________ After storing each of these sample packages (a), (b), (c) and (d) at 45� F. for 10 days, we evaluated each package for the percentage of marketable cauliflower in each package, and obtained the data shown in this table: ______________________________________Quotient Average Marketability Score______________________________________21 (a) 18%27 (b) 35%33 (c) 36%38 (d) 24%______________________________________ Based on the results shown in this table, we concluded that the oxygen atmosphere quotient range of 27 to 33 appeared most likely to optimize marketability of the cauliflower. By continuing our testing as set forth in this example, we determined that the optimum atmosphere quotient range for O2 is 29 to 31 for cauliflower florets initially packaged with 800 milliliters of air in the void space per pound. Using the data obtained in Example 1, we computed the optimum packaging for cauliflower packages required to contain three pounds of cauliflower using the oxygen atmosphere quotient range of 29 to 31 determined in Example 1 above. We adjusted the size of the package to maintain the oxygen atmosphere quotient within the range of 29 to 31. For cauliflower-containing packages having an oxygen permeability of 550, as determined in accordance with example an area of 7.76 times 100 square inches, as determined in Example 1; and a package weight of three pounds, the permeant factor (G) is 1423 (4268/3). To maintain the atmosphere quotient in the range of 29 to 31, and to maintain permeant factor at 1423, the respiration rate range had to be in the range 47 to 50 as computed by the formula R equals G divided by AQ, where R is 50 or 47, G is 1423, and AQ is 29 or 31. Where the initial respiration rate fell outside the 47-50 range, we had to adjust the length of the packaging by adjusting the placement of the heat seal the package to maintain the desired permeant factor. For example, to attain an oxygen atmosphere quotient of 30 for cauliflower having a respiration rate of about 48 miligrams per kiligram-hour, with a packaged cauliflower weight of 3 pounds, package film oxygen permeability of 550, and a package width of 13 inches, the heat seal was made across the width of the package to produce a package length of about 30.2 inches. For a respiration rate of 40, the heat seal would have to be placed to produce a package length of 25.2 inches. For a respiration rate of 60, the heat seal would have to be placed to produce a package length of 37.8 inches. For the package of cauliflower weighing 3 pounds, with cauliflower respiration rate of 48, where the package film oxygen permeability was 550, and the package width was 13 inches, we multiplied respiration rate by atmosphere quotient to determine permeant factor, then multiplied permeant factor by the weight of the perishable, and divided the product by the permeability (550) to determine the package area. We then determined package length from the formula: package film area (A) equals the number two (because this package was two-sided) multiplied by the length (1) and by the width (w) of the package, and divided by the number 100, or A=(2)(1)(w)/(100). In this case, the area was 7.85�100 or 785 square inches, and the width was 13 inches. Therefore, the length, determined arithmetically, was 30.2 inches. Patent Citations
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Acne is a very common skin disease that usually occurs on the adolescence stage. This disease finds no exception that it also occurs on adults and even newborns.
When the lil one was on her first three months of life, she had a couple of spots (acne) on her face. The doctor said it's normal and will just go away in a manner of time. Now that she is fifteen months old, her skin looks so clear, acne vanished.
Occasionally, I have my breakouts, too that occur once a month. It does go away without applying any sort of acne treatments. Glad I don't have a pimple-prone skin.
However, a long time friend of mine has acne all over her face and neck. She said it runs in the family. She treats the breakouts everyday but seem she has no luck with acne treatments from her dermatologist. Sometimes her skin gets clear but most of the time acne just loses her confidence. I wanna help her like buy some natural acne treatments here in the US but it's gonna cost me a lot of money just for the shipping and handling to the Philippines. I guess it would be better if I will bring the kit with me on my vacation next year.
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One Flea Spare at Den Theatre
Four strangers are quarantined together as the Black Plague sweeps through London. They must struggle through personal and social prejudices as they try to survive being cooped up together for weeks. Fear of contamination and imminent death from the agonizing plague, hope of escape, and sexual strain haunts their daily confinement. Will the fittest survive not only the plague, but each other?
Director Jeffrey Clark Stokes has brought a team of newcomers and old hands returning to the stage to create his directorial debut. The highlight of the cast is Caroline Phillips, the young actress playing Morse, a strange girl who sneaks into the boarded-up house and has a profound effect on the wealthy owners' lives. Her belief in each moment is governed with a direct simplicity and a strong voice, bringing bewitching contrasts of innocence and depravity to this ravaged setting.
A fresh look at a small space, the audience is in effect taken into the quarantined room and has the chance to experience the ghastly confinement through all-around, staggered seating, bringing actors and audience close together. Stripping away any semblance of presentation, a tension-filled realism is achieved as these family-like relationships tauten and wind around themselves.
A brilliant score by DePaul student David Samba ushers us into this hellish house utilizing murmuring winds, groans and repetitive dripping and tapping. The score emphasizes Wallace's poetic wordplay and grotesque imagery, which startles, horrifies, and repulses even as it invites a closer look into the physical agonies of life in the Black Plague era.
Ghost Light Productions' One Flea Spare runs July 13-25 at 7:30pm at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave, in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. The show runs 2:10 with a 10 minute intermission. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Men Should Weep at Raven Theatre
The Scottish city of Glasgow wallows in economic depression, as this laborer's family struggles through the hardships of basic survival. "All we've done wrong is to be born into poverty," the father says in comforting the overworked wife wrapped in his arms. A crash look into the real housewives of Glasgow circa 1930, overcrowded and unsanitary apartments, unfaithful relationships, being unemployed and broke, rebellious teenagers, and human rights verse human cruelty clash in this epic three-act play at Edgewater's Raven Theatre.
A complex tale of interweaving lives, Robin Witt impeccably directs a strong cast in the creation of this fast-moving family drama, sure to be a summer hit! Touching on many modern issues, this story carries its audience through a roller coaster of fears and tenderness: the joys of raising children, the sorrows of disaster befalling loved ones. Family, even society, pull together as economic struggles break them apart.
Especially touching is the graceful performance of Lori Myers playing Maggie Morrison, the matriarch who leads her family through this desperate saga. She clings to love although gossip, fighting, rejection, and illness nearly break her heart in two. A masterful portrayal, Myers carries the show with a touch of genius, inviting the audience to share her trauma and rejoice in her triumphs.
Great talent work in Chicago, nowhere more so than in this production. A slice of life, featuring excellent costuming by Kate Murphy and ingenious audio effects by Victoria Deiorio contribute to making this charming production an evening that leaves its audience with hope and enjoyable entertainment.
Griffin Theatre Company's Men Should Weep runs July 5 to August 10 at 7:30pm at the Raven Theatre Complex, 6157 N Clark St in Chicago. The show runs 2:40 with two 10 minute intermissions. Tickets are available at www.griffintheatre.com or by calling 866-811-4111.
The Trews at Double Door were far from a bore!
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The Trews graced the stage on Tuesday evening at Chicago's Double Door, where The Rolling Stones have played before. Promoting their new album, The Trews, is the main reason for their current tour. And for the record, I did not witness anybody bored out of their gourde.
There was a very close to even amount of men and women, as far as The Trews' fans go. A fraction of the hot ladies wore super tight jeans, but thankfully I did not see any camel toe. (Although, that is not the nastiest of things, and does not make one a straight-up ho.)
Most of The Trews' tunes they played had hooks that wheeled me, and the rest of the audience in and really feelin' it. The Trews were the s***! They also had me and the crowd singing, dancing and head banging—I loved every bit!
And let me tell ya, The Trews left us wanting more, more, more! Indeed, their show was absolutely not a bore. You have to see The Trews on tour.
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Steppenwolf Theater will be the testing ground for Kenneth Lonergan's "This Is Our Youth" before the play goes to Broadway for its launch in September. Powered with young, talented actors Micheal Cera, Kieran Culkin and 18-year-old fashion blogger turned actress, Tavi Gevinson, we are taken to a lived-in Manhattan apartment in 1982 during the Reagan era. Archetypal slackers, "Dennis", "Warren" and "Jennifer" are rich kids with all the drugs and self-indulgent worries a group of college-aged kids can ask for.
It all starts when Warren (Cera) intrudes on his self-absorbed pal, Dennis (Culkin) with fifteen thousand dollars that he had swiped from his father after the two had a major argument. Having spent some of the money already, Warren recruits Dennis' help in trying to replace it before he returns the cash back to his father – hopefully undetected. Dennis, not at all cool with the fact that Warren has now made him accomplice, devises a hair-brained scheme where they would buy some coke, keep some for themselves, cut it and then resell it for a profit exceeding the amount needed to replace the full fifteen thousand dollars. Of course, nothing goes as planned.
In the meantime, throughout constant belittling of Warren by Dennis, Jennifer comes into play, a girl that awkward and nerdy Warren has had a crush on for some time. Plenty of clumsiness takes place between the two before common ground and mutual interests are observed. As the story develops we see plenty of layers shed from each character exposing various vulnerabilities.
The plot is not rocket science – simple and to the point, but the dialogue is plenty and engaging enough to capture one's attention all the way through to where interest is never lost for a moment. For those whose youth enveloped those early 1980s years, plenty of references are made that will make you think, "Oh, yeah. I remember those – or that." "This Is Our Youth" is a witty comedy that is refreshingly not overly dark, heavy and depressing. It's a classic story of a bad situation that gets worse in a very realistic way. Cera and Culkin are a wonderful team and their chemistry is through the roof whether they are bickering or horsing around.
"This Is Our Youth" is a modern day classic that has been performed around the world and has had a revolving door of talent taking on its roles, most notably Jake Gyllenhaal and Anna Paquin during a West End run over a decade ago. Anna D. Shapiro directs this production to perfection, brilliantly capturing all the character nuances and bringing this story to life in a theatre-in-the-round setting, creating an atmosphere to which one feels a part of the play.
Funny, charming and sharp, "This Is Our Youth" is pure theatre bliss. Cera, Culkin and Gevinson are electric.
"This Is Our Youth" is playing at Steppenwolf Theater in the upstairs theatre through July 27th. For tickets and/or show information, visit www.steppenwolf.org or call 312-335-1650. Captivate
Chris Lemmon Brilliant in Jack Lemmon Returns
If you have any fondness for tales of the golden era of Hollywood, and in particular the work of the beloved movie star comedian, Jack Lemmon, you will thoroughly enjoy this moving and entertaining one man show starring Jack's son, Chris Lemmon.
Writer and director, Hershey Felder had a similar solid hit last year with "The Pianist of Willesden Lane" in which a daughter tells the story of her mother surviving the Holocaust. Jack Lemmon Returns script was originally based on a memoir by Chris Lemmon titled, A Twist of Lemmon. Felder took the book, added some wonderful music and had Chris do the entire piece, not as himself- but as Jack, which makes this piece especially unique and enjoyable. All of the monologues flow beautifully into each other along with the music and never before seen photographs projected above the stage to create a touching, and funny progression that is very polished and theatrically satisfying.
There is no hash slinging ala "Mommie Dearest", but Chris acknowledges Jack's two decade long struggle with alcohol addiction. A telling moment about Jack's narcissism is when "Jack" describes the thrill of winning his first Oscar for Mister Roberts and realizing after a few hours of celebration that he had literally left his wife behind, sitting all alone in the auditorium, which signaled the end of his marriage to Chris's mother and actress, Cynthia Stone.
Lemmon has wonderful stage presence, as himself and as his dad, Jack. I was unaware that both he and his father were such gifted pianists. Jack introduced Chris to music, who later earned a degree in classical piano and composition. Chris recalls how after his parents divorced, while he was only two, Jack would make time to visit him almost everyday at his beach side home to play piano together. Chris says that although his new stepmother did not really welcome his presence, Jack was still "a little bit in love with his mother" and he remained his father's beloved "hotshot" son without interruption.
The one piece of video in the show was of French Actor/Director and Mime Jean-Louis Barrault's performance in the silent film Children of Paradise, which Jack Lemmon studied intensively. It shows how ahead of his time Jean-Louis Barrault's expressive hand gestures were - like a series of poetically powerful hand mudras, which were able to make people laugh and cry at the same time.
Chris does an amazing job of recreating young Jack's many complicated trademark mannerisms, comical stuttering and gracefully manic hand gestures. He also does some fantastic impersonations of the friends in Jack's start studded life like James Cagney, Billy Wilder, Jerry Lewis, Gregory Peck and even Marilyn Monroe.
Chris Lemmon grew up near Marilyn Monroe and relates a great story of how he snuck into her yard once while she was surrounded by secret servicemen during a tryst with JFK. The armed men tried to remove him but Marilyn stopped them and said "No! That's Jack Lemmon's son! "
The ninety minutes flowed so quickly and intensely that I wanted it to go on longer and pack in even more star recollections. Chris said afterwards that he and Felder had a rough time cutting the piece down to this exact running time especially when it came to cutting a section about Jack's great friendship with actress Shirley Maclaine. He further explained that an intermission or even three extra minutes could stop the pace of this one man show in its tracks.
There is a real market for this special piece. After the show I felt like I had experienced a visit with real Hollywood royalty in both Jack and Chris and wanted to see Jack Lemmon's movies again, and read Chris Lemmon's biography with this new perspective.
At 59 Chris Lemmon is the perfect age to play his father as a young man and into old age when Jack died of cancer at the age of 76.
Chris's stage version of his beloved father is more than an impersonation. Because of Chris's skill and because Chris Lemmon is "blood", his remarkable performance borders on actually "channeling" his late father's huge spirit. It is truly exciting and haunting to watch. At times I felt I was actually witnessing Jack Lemmon joyfully "stepping into" his son's face and body. After congratulating Chris and meeting his lovely wife and daughters at the end of the night, we hugged goodbye and I told him how much I loved his dad. I could have sworn I saw Jack Lemmon himself with his broad smile winking at me over Chris's shoulder.
Hershey Felder said after the show that they brought " Jack Lemmon Returns" to Chicago first because of all the cities in the U.S., Chicago is the only city that truly welcomes new theatre and longs for it's success, instead of sitting arms crossed in judgment.
Do not miss your chance to see this remarkable and beautifully written and directed piece of theatre while it is running here at The Royal George Theatre, which is being performed through June 8th. Visit http://www.theroyalgeorgetheatre.com/ for more info.
Magic Carpet Ride: Houston Ballet's "Aladdin" brings magic to the stage at Auditorium Theater
The Houston Ballet might not have shown us the world (shining, shimmering, splendid), but they did present the city of Chicago with an incredible production of "Aladdin" filled with the same sorcery, riches, splendor, magic, love, and romance as we've come to expect from the heartwarming tale of an impoverished young ne'er-do-well who becomes part of a whirlwind adventure.
The Houston Ballet made its debut at the Auditorium Theatre with celebrated English choreographer David Bintley's ballet "Aladdin." The ballet was originally created for the New National Ballet of Japan in Tokyo in 2008, and the Windy City was only the fourth city to experience the performance, sharing the magic carpet ride with such cities as Tokyo and London. Most people will know the story of Aladdin from the popular 1992 Disney movie of the same name. However, the Houston Ballet's "Aladdin" follows the more traditional story of Aladdin from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights). There's no singing genie or clever monkey named Abu, but there was no need for it in this breathtaking production.
The caliber of talent that took the stage this past weekend would leave the staunchest of critics in awe. From the background dancers to the principle dancers, everyone commanded the audience's attention with a technique and grace that prove why the Houston Ballet is a world renowned. The moment the curtains rose, the dancers instantly transported us to old Arabia. Set against spectacular scenery created by the English designer Dick Bird and coupled with an exceptional original score by Carl Davis and performed by the Chicago Philharmonic, the audience was immediately under the spell of Aladdin's magic.
While there were many highlights throughout the 2 ½ hour performance, one of the standouts had to be the cave of wonders. When the evil sorcerer convinces Aladdin to enter the cave and retrieve the magic oil lamp, Aladdin is met with jewels and riches beyond his imagination. The jewels onyx, pearls, gold and silver, sapphire, rubies, emeralds, and diamonds were all brought to life by dancers, making the riches literally dance before Aladdin's eyes. The audience watched on, as mystified and entranced as the young peasant boy himself. Equally impressive were the comings and goings of the genie throughout the performance; whether he hovered in midair or vanished and appeared in a cloud of smoke, the genie entered with power and pizazz that would make Robin Williams himself proud. In one scene at the royal court, when the genie transforms Aladdin from rags to princely attire, the scene erupts into a frenzied dance with the genie, jewels, slaves, and courtesans. The high energy, fast moving dance was so synchronized you'd think one person was controlling the dozens of dancers on stage. It was graceful, powerful, magical, and was the definitive mark that this ballet is here to stay.
Who doesn't love the story of Aladdin? It's a rags to riches story that has stood the test of time. The Houston Ballet's production of "Aladdin" is nothing short of spectacular. Folks young and old gave the performance a standing ovation and were captivated for the entire duration of the performance. The sheer talent and pageantry of the ballet was a welcome change to Chicago and the Auditorium Theater. I hope more shows like this breeze through the Windy City for Chicagoans to experience. So the next time "Aladdin" flies into Chicago on its magic carpet, be sure you jump on and enjoy the ride.
Well This Is New: The Joffrey Ballet presents Contemporary Choreographers
Contemporary dance is an art form like any other. As a style of dance it is much more of a philosophy than a strict technique like, say, traditional ballet or modern. Rather, it draws inspiration from both techniques and creates an entirely different experience for the audience. Much like art, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Whether you are a fan of contemporary dance or not, you should take the time away from the bitter winter cold and venture into the Auditorium Theatre to experience The Joffrey Ballet's presentation of Contemporary Choreographers.
Like many of the contemporary showcases performed by The Joffrey, Contemporary Choreographers is split into three productions: Crossing Ashland, Continuum, and Episode 31. Let's quickly cover off on some highlights; Episode 31, the final performance in the series choreographed by Alexander Ekman, is actually quite fun. It can adequately be described as a dramatic playground, bringing a youthful approach to dance with a touch of humor; no seriously, people were laughing along to the performances.
The second performance in the series is Continuum, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. This was the least entertaining performance for me; I would equate the performance as a whole as looking a blank white canvas in an art museum with a title like "Block 39." To many, they would draw a profound and ethereal message from the blank white canvas, while others might see just a white canvas, blank and without meaning. Many of those in the audience gave Continuum a standing ovation, but to me the performance lacked a story and with it a reason to enjoy and watch it. Then again, it followed one of the best contemporary pieces I would safely say is the most enjoyable contemporary performance I've ever seen, so I am slightest biased.
Throughout the opening piece called Crossing Ashland, choreographed by Brock Clawson, dancers in streets clothes created the vision of pedestrians passing each other on the street, walking briskly back and forth across the stage. These stoics in street clothes turned expressive when they stripped away their outer layers of clothing and exposed the vulnerability of their inner selves. Crossing, the dancers showed us what we look like; dancing, they showed us the enormity of what we feel. The performances' emotions were palpable to the audience and after each dancer took the stage you begged them to say longer. The dancers themselves were drop-dead, makes-you-want-to-go-workout, idol-worthy specimens, each and every muscle working to show their emotions. In lament terms, they were hot.
So what makes Crossing Ashland special? It's the fact that the dance is so relatable, so understandable to the audience; two people pass on the street, their hands touching slightly, longingly, but then they part. So much is said in those moments without saying a word, and when two dancers portraying their emotions take the stage and perform a deeply passionate interpretation of breaking-up and making-up, you are captivated. Crossing Ashland could easily be made into a full length production and take the stage for a full two hours and no one would be bored. And more importantly, it could introduce an entirely new generation to contemporary choreography that isn't limited to what one sees on televised dance shows or in the movies.
So cross Wabash Avenue and make your way to the Auditorium Theatre to see Contemporary Choreographers. The show runs through February 23rd. It is a breath of fresh air to a modern style of dance that will hopefully leave you breathless.
The Phantom of the Opera Haunts Cadillac Palace
Throughout the last century, The Phantom of the Opera has taken on many forms. Originally written by Gaston Leroux and published in early 20th century France the Phantom soon found its' way onto the silver screen right here in the U S of A with Rupert Julian's silent film depiction. Currently however, The Phantom of the Opera is most well known for the incredibly moving musical adaptation composed primarily by Andrew Lloyd Webber and making its' debut in 1986 London. The musical received 2 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best New Musical and Michael Crawford (the Phantom himself) Best Actor, paving the way for a 1988 debut on Broadway where it became an immediate classic and eventually the longest running show in Broadway history. After receiving 2 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Crawford again achieving Best Actor in a Musical, the Phantom of the Opera would be transcribed into 13 different languages to be seen by over 130 million people in theatres all over the world.
Now, considering the rich history and evolution in production throughout the many tours The Phantom has undergone, I can't help but feel my reviewing this most recent version of Lloyd Webber's adaptation to be somewhat arbitrary. You see, until I experienced this new production by Cameron Mackintosh, my knowledge of the Phantom was limited solely to Joel Schumacher's 2004 film depiction and because this film was written and produced by Webber himself it, of course, is a masterpiece. That being said, having not had the pleasure of witnessing any of the previous musical productions of this beloved theatrical classic, I offer you a fresh perspective on this spectacular new production by Cameron Mackintosh.
Nostalgia filled the air that night at the Cadillac Palace Theatre January 15th as the auctioneer presented old relics of an opera house long past. Spirits rose as the enchanting melody emanated from that silly little music box where that bellhop monkey we've all grown to adore played the cymbal. Hearing those notes served as a firm reminder of all the gripping music that so effectively captivates my heart and I began to feel a stir of emotion as I watched with anticipation. But as we all know, the show doesn't truly begin until the auctioneer presents "lot 666"… the monumental chandelier was lowered, uncovered and illuminated!
The magnificent display proved a worthy reflection of the production to follow as the stage was, to say the least, impressive. A set such as this, nearly 30 years in the making and after grossing over 5.6 billion dollars worldwide, certainly shows the extraordinary progress in quality and an unmistakable attention to detail was visible throughout the set. The integration of tracks and mobile parts made for an engaging display. The set itself however, as impressive as it was, merely emphasized the wardrobe which brought life to each character in an undeniably authentic fashion that drew me into the romance and magic of it all. The Phantom of the Opera was brought to life in a truly striking new light and I couldn't imagine a better venue to bare witness to such a spectacle. The Cadillac Palace offers a wide range of seating options all of which provide an excellent view of the stage and the décor, in one word, grandeur.
I soon took note that some characters added a sense of lightheartedness to this new production that caught me by surprise. Carlotta Giudicelli (performed by Jacquelynne Fontaine) and Ubaldo Piangi (Frank Viveros) for instance, immediately jumped out to me and the audience both, carrying an untraditionally high-spirited weightlessness that was otherwise uncharacteristic to their personalities. Even amid the wake of the ominous Phantom, Carlotta and Ubaldo's playful touch managed to lift the audience to a blithesome state of ignorance receiving laughter and applause in nearly every appearance from Scene 1 "The Dress Rehearsal of Hannibal" to Scene 7 "Don Juan Triumphant" in the second act. There was never a dull moment while either shone on the stage.
Nevertheless, their characters serve merely as a distraction only building suspense while The Phantom (exceptionally performed by Cooper Grodin) lies wait beneath the stage. Finally making his first appearance in Scene 3 "Corps de Ballet Dressing Room" while singing the masterfully conducted "Angel of Music" his voice struck me as nothing less than should be expected from the man chosen to portray The Phantom. It is only in the scenes following that The Phantom must prove his love to Christine (performed by Julia Rose Udine) and Grodin's portrayal to the audience, for it is in these moments that one falls in love with The Phantom of the Opera. I must say, Cooper Grodin being as well seasoned and experienced as he is, having had an ample education in music and the performing arts, and having played such major rolls in theatre, taking on the roll of The Phantom and doing so as well as he has is truly an admirable accomplishment, a milestone to be proud of for the rest of ones' life. My hat goes off to you sir, for as you led Christine deeper into the labyrinth and ever closer to The Phantoms' lair I was no longer watching the portrayal of Cooper Grodin, but The Phantom himself had entered my mind!
We're all aware of The Phantom's infamous nature behind the mask, while precarious and fraught with danger at the turn of a hat, still somehow affording a mysterious and even seductive quality that continues to draw you in. However, once unmasked, I found that Grodin's portrayal of these seductive yet insidious attributes to depict more of an unnerving and disturbing performance that I felt took away from the suspense almost entirely. I felt that his mystery was lost too quickly and any attraction Christine may have still suffered had died. If these were the intentions of the new production, then it only left more room in the spotlight for the beautiful Julia Udine to portray Christine who, let's face it, is the true star of the show.
From ballet dancer to center stage, Miss Christine Daaé carried the innocence of an angel. Julia's portrayal of Christine was outstanding! Her voice did more than match that of The Phantom's, but carried an unwavering familiarity that held true to the classic. Song and word alone could never do her justice and the nature of her performance can only be experienced firsthand. For it is only our beloved Christine, that can bring The Phantom to his knees and the crowd to their feet.
The Pahntom of the Opera is playing at Cadillac Palace through March 2nd. For tickets and more information, visit www.BroadwayInChicago.com.
Mary Wilson and The Four Tops Make It A Very Special Chicago Christmas
Of the many Christmas shows I have seen over the years, Mary Wilson of The Supremes and The Four Tops may have collaborated for one of the best I have seen with their Holiday Spectacular. Amazing vocals, flashy costumes, classic band hits and a bevy of holiday song favorites made this night at Harris Theater one to remember.
The Four Tops, led by founding member Abdul "Duke" Fakir, kicked off the show with a handful of their own hits including "Reach Out", "Bernadette", "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" and "Baby, I Need Your Loving". Spin moves and choreographed routines that help made them famous in the late 1950s and early 1960s were still highly present as the band motored its way through the night. Beautiful harmonies swept across the auditorium while The Four Tops tackled Christmas favorites "Silent Night" and "White Christmas" before Mary Wilson joined them on other beloved melodies like "My Favorite Things". Wilson and Fakir also collaborated on one of the highlight moments of the evening when the two teamed up for a duet for an amazing rendition of "Baby It's Cold Outside".
Mary Wilson was simply astounding. Looking fantastic and sounding silky smooth she plunged into many of The Supremes most notable songs "Baby Love", "Can't Hurry Love" and "Stop In the Name of Love". Wilson had the help of a 15-plus piece band, backup singers and dancers, making each number larger than life. Another show stopping moment was when Wilson sang a breathtaking version of "Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas".
The mood was certainly merry throughout the crowd during this festive and most memorable event. Audience members rose to their feet with regularity. Toes were tapping and hands were clapping. It was certainly a treat to see these performing legends work together and we can only hope that Mary Wilson's Holiday Spectacular Featuring Special Guest The Four Tops will return next year.
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice; The Joffrey Ballet's Annual Production of Robert Joffrey's The Nutcracker
Twas a cold winter evening,
In Chicagoland,
On the way to the Auditorium theatre,
For a performance quite grand.
The guests took their seats,
The stage decked in splendor,
Anxiously awaiting their journey,
Expecting ballerinas so tender.
Then up went the music,
And down went the lights,
As we were whisked away
To the Nutcracker that night.
All know the story,
The Nutcracker's tale,
From the grand ball to the Sugar Plum Fairy,
Danced by a young Mikhail (Barishnikov ;-) )
The Joffrey performed the ballet,
With intricate care,
To keep with traditions,
So all ages could share.
Spanish Chocolate, Arabian Coffee,
Chinese Tea and Russian Candy,
Danish Marzipan, Mother Ginger,
It was all just dandy!
But the waltz of the snowflakes
And the waltz of the flowers,
Is where this ballet
Holds all of its power.
The dancers on pointe,
In their tutus and tights,
Twirling and leaping,
Twas a majestic sight.
The Joffrey Ballet is performing,
A holiday tale to remember,
For all to enjoy,
While it runs through December.
So off to The Joffrey!
Don't miss it this year,
Fill up your holiday,
With Nutcracker cheer!


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Perhaps you are familiar with the delightfully alliterative saying, "the nose knows." Well, in the same vein, one might say that the Sense of Smell Institute knows the nose! (Admittedly, it doesn't have quite the same ring…) The Sense of Smell Institute's mission is to provide resources regarding the sense of smell as it relates to "human psychology, behavior and quality of life." On the website, one may easily sniff out research and news articles on olfaction, as well as other educational resources for teachers and students alike. The "Making Sense of Scents" page provides downloadable worksheets and lesson plans for children in elementary school, but also caters to older students and scientific professionals with its page of olfaction links and scientific papers. And, if you just want some light-hearted educational tidbits, click over to the "Fun Facts about the Sense of Smell," delivered by Professor "Nosetradamus."
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Most website monitoring discussions revolve around keeping an eye on server-side metrics (response time, I/O queue depth, latency, CPU load, etc.), i.e. we tend to treat server performance and responsiveness as though it's a viable "proxy" for what the user is experiencing.
Unfortunately, as we move more and more logic to client side Javascript, the correlation decreases and our server metrics become less useful.
I didn't find any good matching SO questions on this. Googling gives a range of commercial products that might be related, but they're generally from the manufacturers' websites, full of unhelpful marketspeak and "please call us for details," so it's hard to know.
Are there any commonly-used tools for this sort of thing, other than rolling your own? Both free and commercial are welcome, although free is obviously better all else being equal.
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U.S. Senator 'livid' about Apple's U.S. tax dealings
When asked about Apple's supposed "sidestepping" of U.S. tax laws, Senator Tom Colburn (R-Okla.) said that he was "livid about that" and used the company as an example of why the country needs tax reform.During a Tuesday interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Sen. Coburn aired his feelings regarding Apple's use of offshore holdings to avoid paying high tax rates in countries like the U.S. and England, reports Business Insider.
The senator said that he was "livid" about the situation, referring to a New York Times piece that claims Apple uses various tax loopholes to save billions of dollars each year.
"Why should Apple pay at 10 percent and some other company that can't export their technology ... why are they paying 35 percent?" Sen. Coburn said.
According to the Times report, the iPad maker pays a tax rate of only 9.8 percent, though some have questioned the calculations quoted in the piece saying that the results are based on incorrect data. Forbes claims that the Times "compared the profits in 2011 not with the taxes paid on profits from 2011. It has compared profits in 2011 with the taxes calculated on the basis of 2010′s profits."
Also critical of the calculations was Fox Business which said "the Times likely used a lower effective rate for Apple versus what the rate really is, which makes the story sound more shocking than it is."
In any case, Sen. Coburn used the opportunity to discuss the current tax code situation in America and alludes to a possible probe into the matter noting that he sent a letter to Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) saying "we've gotta look at this."
While Coburn agrees that there should be incentives for multi-national corporations like Apple to invest worldwide profits in domestic enterprise, he wants to close so-called "loopholes" in the current tax code that allow for tax havens. He mentions Apple's use of its Ireland headquarters and a Caribbean-based offshoot to shelter the company from high tax rates.
Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski asked specifically about a repatriation holiday in which large companies can bring capital back into the U.S. with a lower tax rate in return for certain investment promises like job creation, an event that occurred in 2004 with little effect. In response, Sen. Coburn said that he would support such an initiative as long as stricter controls are placed on money movement.
"You can't just do that, you gotta reform the tax code," Sen. Coburn said. "If [the U.S. doesn't] reform [its] corporate tax code We're in a global economy, we're not competetive now, we now have the highest corporate tax in the world and only those that have intellectual property that can move the location of that intellectual property offshore can get [tax rates] down."
Sen. Coburn goes on to say that the U.S. needs to rid its tax code of loopholes that allow the "well endowed" to avoid high rates.
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Something very exciting is about to happen
We're getting incredibly close to an amazing grassroots milestone.
I don't care how much money or power the special interests on the other side have. They don't have a movement. To me, that's what reaching a milestone like this one represents: 500,000 people who are there to get your back in this fight.
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Get your name on the OFA Donor Wall
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This is some sick crap
Do you ever get the sense that some of the folks on the other side are living in an alternate universe?
If I had one thing to say to the Koch brothers, it'd be: "SCOREBOARD!"
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Lena Dunham Discusses the End of 'Girls' and Questions Rihanna's Decisions
Speaking with Alec Baldwin on his podcast, the wunderkind said of the pop star's decision to date Chris Brown again, "It cracks my heart in half in a way that makes me feel like I'm 95 years old."
Lena Dunham is fresh off two Golden Globe wins and just two episodes deep into the second season of Girls, but that doesn't mean she hasn't started thinking about the way she's going to end her hit HBO comedy.
The 26-year-old writer-actress-director wunderkind appeared on Alec Baldwin's Here's the Thing podcast Monday and said that while HBO has her under contract for six years as a writer, she doesn't want the show to overstay its welcome; Dunham cited British shows, which often are just a few seasons long. As she plots out the series' future and the characters' development arcs, she has an eye toward resolving the existential troubles of the modern twentysomething.
STORY: Lena Dunham: From NYC Art Scene to Hollywood Lightning Rod
"The ideal finale to the show would be a feeling like they don't have to have kids, they don't have to have husbands, but you look at them and you kind of go, 'They're on their way; they're more OK than they were when they started,' " she told Baldwin. "Or they're less OK, but we have an understanding of what kind of adult we think they're gonna be."
Dunham has thought extensively about female role models, both her own and how she has become one. As such, she says she has found herself disappointed in Rihanna, of whom she used to be a major fan.
"I don't want to ever throw stones from my glass house, but I follow her on Instagram and I just think about how many little girls beyond what I could even comprehend are obsessed with Rihanna," she said "And then she gets back together with Chris Brown and posts a million pictures of them smoking marijuana together on a bed. And it cracks my heart in half in a way that makes me feel like I'm 95 years old."
Also, Baldwin suggested that now that 30 Rock has ended production, he could guest star on Girls. Dunham eagerly agreed; whether they were simply bantering remains to be seen.
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