#BergHOFF

[lahtzu]

Chicago

[lesparis83]

Valentine and I are watching Death Sentence now after Reservoir Dogs lmao and we’re both obsessed w the production designer of this movie (Julie Berghoff who also did Saw!) so when her name came up in the opening credits we both pointed and yelled “JULIEEEE” at the exact same time and then cracked up about it

[twitchywoman]

Discovering Joy in Life with Parkinson's

You are still you! Linda Berghoff Sometimes it is the little things that bring us joy A couple of days ago we discovered a new tenant in our backyard. A mourning dove made a nest in a hanging planter on our patio. As we got closer to look, she did not flinch. Neither the presence of our dog nor us seemed to bother her. It was clear that we would not be able to water the planter for a…

[famousdeaths]

Henry C. Berghoff was an American businessman and politician who served as Mayor of Chicago from 1897 to 1905. He was known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice.

Link: Henry C. Berghoff

[crab-withaknife]

a female production designer created the original saw bathroom lets hear it for women

[scarletmusang]

The 4th Elonoria Guard, Heavy Cavalry, Nicknamed the "Iron Draca", earned their monicker from their horned helms, and are among the 15 companies from the renowned Guards of Elanoria. They served as heavy shock counter cavalry. Usually favour riding into combat with their Imperial Gryphons fully clad in heavy plate armour. While some notable few among their ranks earned their mounts from taming their more wilder brethren near the territories of the Northern Dominions. These soldiers would be armed with their special hammer-glaive, A blunted spear with sharp blades protruding from the sides of the spear. They would accompany their main armaments with either maces, war hammers, or even parrying swords. 

The 4th Company was originally a part of the personal retinue of the Duchy of Bluteisen, formed in a reaction to an imperial call to war during the Blood Ducal wars. The company would play a pivotal role during the war, especially during the battle for Cosaignee Bridge, and the Trudov Pass. Which they would prevent and routed flanking manoeuvres made by Sorrelian cavalries. The Blood Ducal War would prove their worth and earn the attention of the Imperial Court in Elanoria. By the end of the war, the company would be elevated to the status of the 4th Company of the Elanorain Guards.

Afterwards, they would continue to take part in future Imperial Campaigns as Campaign Guards and would be the chosen favourites among the 14th Acoren "Thunder", 4th Acoren "Hunting Hounds", and 15th Acoren "Berghoff's Sheild".

[mjmenvs3000w24]

Blog 5: La Divina Comedia

This week's post will be a bit out of the box, more of an analysis of nature through a story I grew up with. Being raised as a Roman Catholic, Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy was often referenced as he was a famous 14th-century Catholic poet from Florence, Italy. It is a three-part piece that follows Dante through the nine circles of hell, purgatory, and heaven (Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso). This story takes most of its inspiration from the Bible, as well as Greek and Roman mythology. It is not a real account of things that exist, it is an idea that even the church doesn't fully agree with (as a disclaimer if you want to read up on it). 

In this story, nature is used as a motif, serving as a metaphor and emotional representation. Dante begins by finding himself lost in a dark forest, symbolizing a state of confusion and moral decay. The dense forest represents a state where people are trapped in spiritual darkness, consumed by worldly desires. 

As he descends into the nine circles of hell, the landscape around Dante becomes increasingly mutilated. This mirrors the moral anguish of the people there. There are rivers of fire and frozen wastelands, both as a punishment and a representation of what sin is happening in that layer. Here, nature reflects humanity’s darkest places, a reminder of the emotional turmoil the inhabitants and Dante are going through with each worse level.

La Pandamonium by John Martin via Google Images

When Dantes completes his descent through hell, he finds himself in purgatory. Purgatory is illustrated as a mountain with lush vegetation and clear water, a clear separation from the last place Dante was. This natural representation signifies hope and purification. The fact that there is also light in purgatory indicates no more turmoil or confusion, only ambition. As Dante ascends the mountain, he is accompanied by the growing beauty of the landscape surrounding him. This guides him spiritually and emotionally toward enlightenment and happiness.

In heaven, nature goes beyond its earthly limitations, becoming more beautiful and serene than ever seen before. It is able to manifest as celestial orbs with radiant light. This represents eternal happiness and beauty, there is no confusion, turmoil, or bad feelings here. The natural world unites with the divine world, embodying harmony and becoming a metaphor for the indescribable beauty and interconnectedness between us and nature. 

Dante’s references to nature represent the interconnectedness of all living things. By exploring the implications of the landscape around him in his journey, Dante makes you think about your relationship with the natural world. This can be seen in my favourite era of art, the Classical period. These paintings serve as a visual aid in the story and invite us as viewers to contemplate the deeper meaning. 

Palace of Versailles Ceiling Art by Jon Berghoff, photo taken by me

[copperbadge]

Sam! I will be in Chicago this weekend and have all of Monday free.

Any reccs for things to do in Chicago or suburbs? The Christkindle Market is on the list.

I have done most of the major museums already, but also am down for food ls to try, if there are eateries on your list.

Ah, welcome! I hope you have a great time!

Recommendations for stuff to do/eat in Chicago really depend heavily on where you're going to be, physically, and what kinds of things you like to do, so it's difficult to just make blanket recommendations. Like, "the suburbs" is a MASSIVE area spanning about fifty miles, north to south, and if you're staying in Niles I don't want to tell you about stuff to do in Oak Lawn, two and a half hours away (not that I know what to do in Oak Lawn or Niles, but you see the dilemma). Although if you are in the northern suburbs, there's a festival of lights this weekend at Impact Field in Rosemont that in the past has been well worth the price of admission. And if you’re in Niles, King Spa, the Korean sauna, is a fun if sweaty way to blow a day, and their in-house restaurant is pretty great. 

If you're going to be at the Christkindlemarket downtown, I would recommend Italian Village or the Berghoff for a nice meal, they're kind of Chicago standbys, but also not cheap to eat at. If you have a car or are familiar with the local public transit, you might swing past the nearest Portillo's and get an italian beef, but it's a long way to walk in the cold. I would normally recommend the Money Museum, a hidden downtown gem, but it's still not open after closing at the start of the pandemic.... 

If you're going to be up at the Wrigleyville Christkindlemarket, I haven't been up that way in a while and last time I was passing through a LOT had changed, but there used to be a really good thai place, Tac Quick Thai Kitchen, a few blocks north (still a bit of a hike in the cold). Outside of the stuff around the park there’s not a ton of tourist stuff to do in Wrigleyville, but if you’re a fan of cemeteries, Graceland is nearby and very historic and interesting. 

I think that’s about all I got without knowing more about where you’ll be, but also at this point I’m hazy on stuff to do because we’re still semi-closed for pandemic reasons. Like, shit is open, but I don’t go to it, and especially in the winter when most of the stuff to do is indoors, I haven’t been to many places to even know if they’re still there. I’m sorry I can’t give you more to go on! I do hope you have a great time though. 

[transgenderer]

i just had an extremely sloppy wet pulled pork sandwich at this restaurant berghoff in chicago that was apparently established in 1898, it is described as a german restaurant. what do you think germans would think of such fare? like is there a divergence between modern german food and midwest american german food

sadly because of the vegetarianism i have had very little access to traditionally german food that is not bread. i mean. bread is awesome. big fan of bread. but i dont know about their meat foods. their vegetarian stuff is either fully ethnic (ethnized...?) (like, its a middle eastern place). anyway they DO make good pumpkin and lentil soup. but thats about it as far as traditional german true-meals

[elwelcho]

For all I know, this still hangs in the Joynt on Water Street in Eau Claire, WI. Thinking of this after watching the Barbie movie recap, yet not resolve, a whole bunch of stuff I was thinking about in the '90's re: gender, sex, feminism, behaviorism, verbal behavior, creating community in the context of diversity, even the Balkan wars (remember those?) -- and friends asking, over pitchers and cribbage a one of the bay window tables at The Joynt (80 cent taps of Berghoff dark!) -- " what 'cha thinking about" and having to point at Mr Natural, because what was I going to say?

[lesparis83]

the way my whantism has made me like. in love w Julie berghoff and Stefan Duscio. I’m genuinely considering watching more of the movies Stefan’s shot bc I love his work so much

[byneddiedingo]

Ned Bellamy and Danny Glover in Saw (James Wan, 2004)

Cast: Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Ken Leung, Dina Meyer, Mike Butters, Paul Gutrecht, Michael Emerson, Benito Martinez, Shawnee Smith, Makenzie Vega, Monica Potter, Ned Bellamy, Tobin Bell. Screenplay: Leigh Whannell, James Wan. Cinematography: David A. Armstrong. Production design: Julie Berghoff. Film editing: Kevin Greutert. Music: Charlie Clouser.

James Wan's Saw is a prime example of an independent filmmaker's breakthrough into success and of a trend in horror movies, spawning numerous sequels. Film critics are typically hard on genre pictures, and they were hard on Saw when it was first released, though some reputable critics like David Edelstein and Owen Gleiberman reviewed it favorably. The truth is, now that I'm getting around to watching it, Saw is neither as good as I'd hoped nor as bad as I feared. The central plight -- two men trapped in a grungy bathroom, one tasked with killing the other in order to spare the lives of his wife and daughter -- is a compelling one, much better than those old teenagers-who-must-die-because-they-have-sex slasher movie plots. Gradually, with the help of good actors like Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, and Michael Emerson, the plot thickens. But then it goes haywire: Screenwriter Leigh Whannell (who plays one of the trapped men) and director Wan seem to think that if one plot twist is good, then half a dozen will be great. The result instead is incoherence, and the ending is such an obvious attempt to provide an opportunity for sequels -- we are now up to almost 10 -- that it feels like a cheat. It's also a measure of how far we've gone in almost two decades that the violence seems tamer than what's routinely presented now on even commercial television, where the serial killer with a taste for torture has become a weary character trope.

[fearsmagazine]

RENFIELD - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Universal Pictures

SYNOPSIS:  Renfield is the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula. Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after about 100 years of servitude, Renfield has found a new spark and is ready to see if there is a life beyond the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. As part of a support group he is trying to figure out how to end his codependency.

REVIEW: Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ridley take on the age old story of master and servant as they take Stoker’s “Dracula,” shift it 100 years into our time, and deliver a hilarious gorefest that hits all the right notes, in the tradition of “Evil Dead 2” or “Shaun of the Dead.” It largely falls on the shoulders of writer Ryan Ridley whose name might be familiar to you as a writer on the “Rick & Morty” series.

The script is fantastic. It's loaded with a great plot, fun jokes and tons of visual gags. While it is Renfield’s story, Dracula gets his fair share of screen time. The screenplay lays the groundwork for what’s transpired for all those unfamiliar to the story, and adds some nice touches for those diehard Universal Monster fans. After that, all best are off as this thrill ride is balanced with a character arc that serves up an instant horror classic.

In terms of cast, Hoult and Cage are great together, but Cage steals the show. Both deliver performances of a lifetime, but Cage is on fire. His Dracula is comparable to Campbell’s Ash in the “Evil Dead” franchise, and earns its place in the catacombs of horror film history. Awkwafina and Ben Schwartz have a bunch of memorable screen moments, but Holt and Cage get more screen time and totally rock the film. The fantastic thing is that the entire cast is channeling the feel of the film that makes it a fantastic ride.

The production values are dazzling. Dracula has a wardrobe to rival Cher and it pays homage to all the incarnations of the count. I loved Dracula’s coffin design, the lair of the gangsters, Dracula’s lair and the restaurant where Renfield encounters the Lobo gang. The film is loaded with practical effects that deliver all the delightful gore. The visual effects enhance and complement them seamlessly and just ramps up the energy of the film. RENFIELD is simply a feast for the eyes.

Nicely wrapping all this up is a contemporary soundtrack and a sensational score by Marco Beltrami. The best way to describe it is that it adds a baseline to the film. It underscores the action and adds to the emotional intensity to the film.

Universal has been struggling to revitalize their monster franchise for a contemporary audience. They’ve had some okay films, such as 2014’s “Dracula Untold,” and some misses like 2017’s “The Mummy,” with Tom Cruise. Kirkman, Ridley, McKay, Cage and Holt get it and come together to deliver, I believe, an unsurpassable genre fan pleaser and I think a real crowd pleaser. If the fans are lured to the theaters this could be the shot to reinvigorate the Universal Monster Franchise. If there is a sequel, it’s going to need to be a reteaming of those in front and behind the camera. Otherwise, they could easily do a new film in a similar theme called “Igor!” On my radar to see again.

CAST: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Adrian Martinez. CREW: Director/Producer - Chris McKay; Story/Producer - Robert Kirkman; Screenplay - Ryan Ridley; Producers - Bryan Furst & Sean Furst; Cinematographer - Mitchell Amundsen; Score - Marco Beltrami; Editors - Ryan Folsey, Giancarlo Ganziano and Mako Kamitsuna; Production Designers- Julie Berghoff & Alec Hammond; Costume Designer - Lisa Lovaas; Special Effects Supervisor - Matt Kutcher; Special Makeup Effects Artists - Steve Costanza, Dan Crawley, Alex Rondon and Brian Sipe; Visual Effects Supervisor - Andrew Byrne; Visual Effects Companies - Crafty Apes, Skulley Effects, ILM and Pixel Magic. OFFICIAL: www.renfieldmovie.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/renfieldmovie TWITTER: www.twitter.com/renfieldmovie TRAILER: https://youtu.be/qZjAPG9uY3c RELEASE DATE: In theaters April 14th, 2023

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay),  or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

[b2bcybersecurity]

Windows: Kritische Sicherheitslücke im IPv6-Netzwerkstack

Experten haben in Windows im IPv6-Netzwerkstack eine kritische Sicherheitslücke mit einem CVSS-Wert von 9.8 entdeckt. Die Lücke betrifft alle Windows-Versionen - auch ältere. Die Zero-Click-Lücke sollte man laut G DATA schließen. Microsoft Windows hat eine schwere Sicherheitslücke im IPv6-Netzwerkstack. Diese Schwachstelle betrifft alle Windows-Versionen, mutmaßlich rückwirkend bis Windows Vista. Diese Sicherheitslücke erlaubt es einem Angreifer, ein System nur durch das Übersenden eines präparierten Datenpaketes über das Netzwerk zu übernehmen und beliebigen Code darauf auszuführen. Dazu ist anders als bei anderen Sicherheitslücken keine Interaktion durch den Anwender erforderlich. Fachleute sprechen hier von einer „Zero Click“-Lücke. Diese gehört zu den gefährlichsten Sicherheitslücken, die es gibt. Teilweise kein Patch für Windows vorhanden „Zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt gibt es keinen Workaround, abgesehen vom Deaktivieren von IPv6“, sagt Tim Berghoff, Security Evangelist bei der G DATA CyberDefense AG. „Eine Lösung ist das jedoch auch nicht. Diese besteht ausschließlich in der Installation eines Patches.“ Dieser lässt sich per Windows Update installieren; jedoch nur für Windows Server 2008 SP2, Server 2008R2, Windows Server 2016 und Server 2022. Unter den Desktop-Systemen erhalten nur Windows 11 und einige Versionen von Windows 10 das Update. Die Windows-Versionen Vista, 7 und 8 erhalten das Update nicht und bleiben damit angreifbar. Microsoft führt die Informationen der Sicherheitslücke unter CVE-2024-38063. Die CVE-Datenbank führt die Sicherheitslücke auf seiner Seite auf.     Passende Artikel zum Thema Lesen Sie den ganzen Artikel

[aktionfsa-blog-blog]

Kekse unterm Hakenkreuz

Studie zu Zwangsarbeit in der Nazi-Zeit

Vor 5 Jahren hatte die Familienerbin Verena Bahlsen noch gemeint, die Firma ihrer Familie hätte Zwangsarbeiter bei Bahlsen während der NS-Zeit "gut behandelt". Sie hat sich danach dafür entschuldigt, doch der wirkliche Umfang des Einsatzes von Zwangsarbeitern im Dritten Reich wird erst jetzt bekannt.

So liefert nun eine Studie der beauftragten Historiker Manfred Grieger und Hartmut Berghoff Antworten. Entstanden ist ein 600 Seiten starkes Buch mit dem Titel "Die Geschichte des Hauses Bahlsen. Keks - Krieg - Konsum", das sich mit den Jahren von 1911 bis 1974 beschäftigt, so stellt Tagesschau.de fest:

Von 1940 bis 1945 haben nach Unternehmensangaben mehr als 800 ausländische Arbeitskräfte Zwangsarbeit für Bahlsen geleistet. Bahlsen zufolge handelte es sich zumeist um Frauen aus Polen und der Ukraine. ... Polinnen und Polen mussten eine violett-gelbe P-Raute auf ihrer Kleidung tragen, die sie als rassistisch diskriminierte Personen erkennbar machte. ...

Sie erhielten geringere Löhne, kleinere Lebensmittelrationen und eine schlechtere medizinische Versorgung. Der Studie zufolge waren sie in Baracken untergebracht und vom öffentlichen Leben ausgeschlossen. Sozialer Kontakt zu Deutschen war ihnen verboten. Polnischen Männern, denen sexuelle Kontakte zu deutschen Frauen nachgewiesen wurden, drohte die Hinrichtung.

Mit der von Bahlsen beauftragten Studie hat sich das Unternehmen im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen, die Zwangsarbeiter eingesetzt haben oder andere Verbrechen in der Nazi-Zeit begangen haben, ernsthaft mit der eigenen Geschichte auseinandergesetzt. Von einer finanzielle Entschädigung für die Betroffenen oder ihrer Nachkommen ist bisher nicht die Rede.

Mehr dazu bei https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/bahlsen-110.html

Kategorie[21]: Unsere Themen in der Presse Short-Link dieser Seite: a-fsa.de/d/3Cs Link zu dieser Seite: https://www.aktion-freiheitstattangst.org/de/articles/8885-20240828-kekse-unterm-hakenkreuz.html