By Bob Garver I watched the original “Top Gun” from 1986 to prepare for “Top Gun: Maverick.” The aerial stuntwork and action sequences were impressive, but like many 80’s movies, it fell into the trap of having a smarmy protagonist in Tom Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. I was particularly skeezed out by a scene where he blatantly overstepped a boundary by following prospective love interest Charlie (Kelly McGillis) into a ladies’ room to hit on her. Fortunately, Maverick is much better-behaved in the new movie, at least around women. He still gives his superiors headaches with his against-protocol flying style, but he’s done enough growing up in the last 36 years that I can properly root for him now. The new film opens with Maverick saving a manned Navy flying program from a drone advocate (Ed Harris) by pushing a prototype plane to Mach 10. The flight is totally reckless and the plane is destroyed, but all Maverick had to do was get it to Mach 10 in the first place, so it counts as a win. The bureaucrat wants to ground Maverick permanently over the stunt, but our hero is instead transferred to the Top Gun flight academy in California, where he is to instruct an elite group of pilots on how to take out a secret weapons arsenal on dangerous foreign soil (the exact country is unspecified, probably for the best). The assignment is a tricky one for Maverick, because even though he requested to become a Top Gun instructor at the end of the first film, his stint didn’t go well and he didn’t last two months. But he understands the importance of the mission, so he teaches the young pilots the only way he knows how: by breaking all the rules, much to the consternation of his superiors (Jon Hamm and Charles Parnell). Never one to go too long without a lover, Maverick also reconnects with old girlfriend Penny (Jennifer Connelly). He’s still a bit unsure of himself, and needs some words of encouragement from old friend Iceman (Val Kilmer, in a performance that sadly reflects the actor’s real-life health). The new pilots include Hangman (Glen Powell), Bob (Lewis Pullman), Phoenix (Monica Barbaro), Payback (Jay Ellis), and Fanboy (Danny Ramirez). Then there’s Rooster (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s late former partner Goose (Anthony Edwards). To say Rooster resents Maverick is an understatement, not so much for the death itself, but for Maverick deliberately setting his career back with well-intentioned motivations. But it adds a layer of tension to an already-tense mission. I would have switched a few characters around for the climactic mission, but the movie is set on a certain direction. As always, the flying stunts are all top-notch. Cruise, as is his trademark, insisted on doing many stunts himself, and he definitely put himself through the ringer here, as did the other actors. I’m sure their motivation was that they didn’t want the… “more seasoned” Cruise showing them up. I’m not sure how wise it was to subject themselves to so much motion sickness and pressurization issues, but I have to admit, their eyes are rolling back in their heads just right. The story of “Top Gun: Maverick” isn’t going to break any new ground. An unconventional instructor plays by his own rules, but at the end of the day cares deeply about completing the mission and protecting his students. He’s ordered to leave one behind at one point, but we all know there is zero chance that Maverick will obey that order. The likeable characters and exciting action sequences make “Top Gun: Maverick” the epitome of a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster. Spring for premium tickets in an IMAX/Dolby/Prime theater is you can, as this is the perfect time to make sure a movie is big and loud. Grade: B- “Top Gun: Maverick” is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action, and some strong language. Its running time is 131 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.

Today the Mississippi State Board of Health announces that Daniel P. Edney, MD, FACP, FASAM, will be appointed the new State Health Officer of the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), effective August 1, 2022. Edney currently holds the position of Deputy State Health Officer. He initially joined MSDH as chief medical officer and regional health officer for the Central Public Health Region in February 2021. According to State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, Edney has been a tremendous asset since he joined the Health Department, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Among his many contributions, Dr. Edney worked with various organizations and partnerships to explain COVID and answer questions. He has also worked with providers to sign them up to give COVID vaccine, and he fielded questions from providers about allergies and other complications related to the administration of the vaccine,” said Dobbs. Edney appreciates the time he has spent working closely with Dobbs. “Following in the footsteps of Dr. Dobbs, I, too, hope to serve as a catalyst for change – especially with infant and maternal mortality, the opioids battle plaguing the country right now, and moving the needle in preventive health and health equity issues,” Edney added. A summa cum laude graduate of both William Carey University and the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Edney is a board-certified General Internist with subspecialty board certification in Addiction Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia. He has practiced general primary care internal medicine in Vicksburg since 1991 and has worked actively in the field of addiction medicine since 2013. He currently serves as an addiction medicine specialist for various inpatient residential facilities and outpatient programs in the state and has a private practice at the Medical Associates of Vicksburg. Edney is a former president of the Mississippi State Medical Association and currently serves as a board member on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. He has also served as a fellow and laureate for the Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Physicians and a fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Edney will be replacing Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, who is resigning from his position at the end of July. Follow MSDH by e-mail and social media at HealthyMS.com/connect.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is bringing back its annual Safety Message Contest for another year! Bring your A game and come up with the punniest, cleverest messages for your chance to win. The contest will run from June 1 to June 15. “MDOT is focused on safety; we want the traveling public as well as our roadside workers to make it home every night. These messages you see along the roadways help remind drivers of easy ways to increase their safety when behind the wheel,” said Brad White MDOT Executive Director. MDOT’s traffic safety messages appear on DMS boards along highways and interstates throughout Mississippi. These messages, which are often related to current events and pop culture, are part of an effort to encourage drivers to change their actions behind the wheel. However, any local emergency messages and traffic updates automatically override scheduled messages on the DMS boards. There is no limit to the number of messages you can submit, but below are some guidelines to remember: The message must relate to traffic safety. Signs can only accommodate three lines and 21 characters per line, including spaces. Hashtags, phone numbers and website addresses are not allowed. No emojis. For this year’s contest, participants are encouraged to focus their messages on the following themes: Speeding Distracted Driving/Texting and Driving Seat Belt Safety Sober Driving Work Zone Safety Turn Signals/Blinkers Left Lane Driving Etiquette Follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for details on how to submit your messages.

The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony Friday, May 27, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will start in the museum’s Grand Gallery with opening remarks by Mr. Tommy Lofton, museum director, and Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi. The 73rd Army Band of the U.S. Virgin Islands is playing the National Anthem and Rep. Manley Barton is providing the Memorial Day address. This year’s Gold Star Honoree is Braxton, Miss. native Pfc. Henry Lee Keen, a Marine who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Following the indoor ceremony, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Gold Star Monument next to the museum. At the conclusion of the wreath laying, attendees are invited to visit the museum for self-guided tours and to see the newly installed display honoring Pfc. Keen. SuperTalk Radio will be broadcasting live at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum starting at 10:00 a.m. for the duration of the events honoring Service Members and their Families for Memorial Day.

In response to the nationwide shortage of baby formula, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) has launched a crowdsourced website to pinpoint businesses that currently have baby-formula in their stock. “We’ve heard from mothers, fathers, and caregivers across our state who have searched for formula but cannot find it in their local store. I know Mississippians, and I know they want to help. This website is a tool that any Mississippian can use to help identify available formula.” The website, Central MS Formula Finder, offers options for Mississippians to enter in the location of businesses that offer formula and what brands they have in stock. The information is then used to populate an interactive map that can be accessed by individuals searching for baby formula. They can click on the location to see the address and brands. Mississippians can also take pictures of baby formula on shelves and email the photos along with the store name and location to mguestnews@gmail.com. The photos will then be uploaded to the website so people can view specific details about the formula in stock at the store. The office of Congressman Guest is also asking local businesses to self-report when they restock their shelves by using the form on the website. Currently, 37 locations have been identified with available formula. Of these, 14 are located inside the Jackson Metro area and 23 are located in other towns and cities across the Third Congressional District.

It is not an intelligent idea to ignore pain. If you have pain, or had pain in the past – physically, mentally, emotionally, maritally, financially, or any other ‘-ally,’ - there is a reason. Be smart and deal with it. Readers, ARE YOU LISTENING TO WHAT YOU ARE READING? Please take all this to heart. Pain is part of God’s Warning System that something is beginning to malfunction and will most likely worsen if it is ignored. Don’t make the mistake of being too busy to think about it. Too proud to try to make changes. Too scared of what you might be told if you go to a professional. And if you have already been given a diagnosis and have been told what needs to be done to prevent worsening future problems – don’t ignore the advice. Make the changes needed. In whatever area that is hurting. Because it is very unlikely that the problem will just magically go away. To the contrary, pain ignored is simply an invitation from you to an existing problem, “Go ahead, take over an even bigger part of my life and make yourself at home! In fact, you can live here as long as you want, I won’t do a thing about it.” And if you have only just begun to glimpse faint flashes of a warning light that something is wrong in your life, don’t be foolish and wait for the real pain to hit. Be smart. Get ahead of it. Investigate and try to get a jump on whatever has begun to say, “I’m almost completely thru your door, and when I do, you better believe that I’m gonna make my presence known, and I’m here to stay for a while.” Painful issues of any kind usually require making some adjustments, a different approach to living. Some examples; Your hurting marriage won’t likely heal with simply the passing of time. A physical problem most usually doesn’t just disappear on its own with no attention from you. Your empty bank account probably won’t recover unless you adjust your spending habits. And if it is depression or an anger issue that is nagging at you, it has roots that rarely disintegrate alone. I’ll write it again. If you have pain, or had pain in the past – physically, mentally, emotionally, maritally, financially, or any other ‘-ally,’ - there is a reason. And it is not a smart idea to ignore that pain. Interestingly, the expansion of that word, ‘ignore’ is the word ‘ignorance.’ And either meaning of that word ignorance, whether used as ‘innocently unknowing’, or as ‘willfully and stupidly turning your back’ means you probably stand to get hurt in the long run, either way.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a Rebuilding the Walls of Safety crime summit in the Mississippi Trade Mart at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Members of the community, law enforcement, churches, businesses, community organizations, legislative officials, representatives of the judicial system and all those interested in fighting crime in Jackson are invited to attend. Those attending will have the opportunity to hear from statewide officials, county and city officials, and members of state and local law enforcement including representatives from the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson Police Department. In addition, Commissioner Gipson will give an update regarding plans to soon establish a multi-agency Crime Command Center in the historic Mississippi Guard Armory located on the Fairgrounds near the State Capitol and downtown office buildings. The crime summit will begin with a general session followed by breakout sessions where participants will have the opportunity to discuss and share solutions for curbing crime in the capital city. “We look forward to hosting the Rebuilding the Walls of Safety crime summit. This will provide an opportunity to bring together community members, leaders and law enforcement to discuss various ideas and ways we can all work together to deter crime in the capital city and bring criminals to justice, and in doing so, to restore peace and safety in this area of the state,” said Commissioner Gipson. The event is free to the public. Registration is required. Participants can register online at https://www.mdac.ms.gov/CrimeSummit/register/ or call (601) 359-1179. Please register by June 1, 2022. Visit https://www.mdac.ms.gov/CrimeSummit/ for more information.

Bolton-Edwards Elementary/Middle School is looking to fill two vacancies! The positions are for 8th grade math and social studies with head football, basketball and track coaching responsibilities also. You can apply for these positions by contacting Ms Lashurn Williams at 601-866-2163 or online at the Hinds County School District website www.hinds.k12.ms.us.

By Kara Kimbrough Memorial Day officially begins Friday at 5 p.m., signaling the start of outdoor grilling, eating and entertaining season. Whether it’s at a backyard cookout, family reunion or long-weekend-vacation, food served outdoors just tastes better. Finding the right recipes to celebrate the holiday is second only in importance to a few coveted days off. I’ve included a few of my favorite summer recipes, with an emphasis on quick and easy. First, every Memorial Day weekend worth its salt includes something…anything…grilled. Besides burgers, dogs and ribs, teriyaki steaks are the perfect meat to throw on the grill at some point during the weekend. It’s hard to find a more versatile, portable and delicious summer side dish than pasta salad. I’m passing only a slightly different recipe from a Gulf Coast friend by way of New Orleans. This weekend is not the time to count carbs, so a shortcut version of stuffed baked potatoes is also included. As I mentioned recently, I’ve never met a dip or spread that didn’t meet with my approval. I recently found a recipe for a vegetable-centric dip to serve with crudites or chips. It’s vibrant green color and tangy taste will enliven any picnic table. An easy, go-to summer dessert, lemonade pie, can be baked without a lot of fuss when the last-minute decision to fire up the grill and invite the neighbors over is made. It’s as valuable as an invitation to a friend’s beach condo. Happy Memorial Day! Teriyaki Steaks Marinate a thick cut of sirloin (or your favorite cut) steak for several hours (or shorter if you wait until last minute) in the refrigerator with: 1/2 bottle of teriyaki steak sauce Juice of 2-3 lemons Salt and pepper Remove from refrigerator and top with 1-2 tablespoons of butter. Grill or broil to desired level of doneness. Let meat rest before slicing. Recipe doubles easily. Quick Twice-Baked Potatoes Bake two large baking potatoes. Scoop out inside, leaving a small border of potato around edges. Add to the potato filling: Small container of French Onion Dip 1-2 tablespoons of butter Stir well and return to potato skins. Place under the broiler for a few minutes until insides are heated through; don't overcook. Feel free to add any other favorite toppings (grated cheese, sour cream, bacon, etc.) Big Easy Spicy Potato Salad 5 pounds baby red potatoes (scrub and rinse well if planning to leave skin on) ¼ cup shrimp and crab boil (dry mix) 1-1/2 cups celery, finely chopped 1 cup white onions, finely grated 1-1/2 tablespoons Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning 2 cups mayonnaise ½ cup Creole mustard Boil potatoes in large pot of water, adding shrimp and crab boil at the beginning. Boil until potatoes are fork-tender; drain and completely cool. Peel potatoes (or serve with skin on if you prefer), then cut into large chunks. Toss together potatoes, vegetables and seasoning. Last, stir in mayonnaise and mustard. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Tangy Dip for Vegetables or Chips ½ cup fresh parsley ½ cup fresh chives ½ cup fresh tarragon 1 cup sour cream 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (to taste) Juice of one lemon, seeds removed 1 teaspoon minced garlic Salt and ground black pepper ½ cup mayonnaise Put first 8 ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Remove all ingredients and place in a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise until blended. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving. Frozen Lemonade Pie 1 (9" round) prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 of a package of 8-ounce cream cheese, room temperature 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 6-ounce frozen lemonade concentrate, partially thawed Zest of a lemon 8-ounce container Cool Whip Mix cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemonade concentrate and beat until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in the zest and beat until combined. (Note: a hand-held mixer is best for this recipe). Slowly fold in Cool Whip until fully incorporated. Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth out the top. Freeze for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, before serving. Store leftover pie in the freezer, cutting slices from slightly thawed pie. Kara Kimbrough is a food and travel writer from Mississippi. Email her at kkprco@yahoo.com.

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of vacation season, families and friends head to swimming pools, lakes, and beaches for fun in and on the water. AMR medics urge safety in all water sports. Jim Pollard, AMR spokesman, said, “A few simple but critical steps can reduce the risk of a tragedy while swimming, diving and boating.” He advised Adults and children should know how to swim. Teach children water safety rules. Learn CPR. Never swim alone. Don’t overestimate your swimming skill. Use only approved flotation devices. Do not use toys or inner tubes. Swim only in designated areas. Watch small children closely near all bodies of water, even small pools. Keep a cell phone close. Never dive into rivers or lakes. Each year, nearly 3,000 people in the United States are paralyzed from diving into shallow water or hitting an unseen water obstruction. To avoid entrapment in pools, keep children away from drains, pipes and other openings. Keep an eye on everyone in your party. Drownings can happen quickly and without much sound or movement. Be mindful that ocean currents can carry people out to sea quickly. If you are caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shoreline until you can safely reach the beach. Never go swimming, boating or diving when you are drinking alcohol. Around any body of water, if your party is drinking, designate a sober person to monitor everyone without distraction. If someone in the water is in distress, call a lifeguard if one is present or call 911 immediately. Enter the water to help a person in distress only as a last resort. Stay on a secure base such as a pier or boat. Extend a pole or oar to the person, throw a line of rope or life ring or reach out to the person from your secure base. If you’re the person in distress in the water, yell for help, splash and wave your arms. On boats, insist that everyone wears a life jacket or personal flotation device. Take a boating safety course. Check the weather forecast before launching your boat. If severe weather develops while you are on the water, get to shore immediately. Never stand in a small boat, canoe or similar watercraft. Don’t overload your boat. Operate your boat with safety foremost in mind. Never let children take the wheel and pilot the watercraft, not even “jet skis.” Tell a relative or friend where you’re going and when you’ll return. About American Medical Response (AMR) Serving 19 counties, AMR companies comprise Mississippi’s busiest ambulance service. American Medical Response, Inc., America’s leading provider of medical transportation, provides services in 40 states and the District of Columbia. More than 28,000 AMR paramedics, EMTs, RNs and other professionals work together to transport more than 4.8 million patients nationwide each year in critical, emergency and non-emergency situations. AMR also provides fire services through Rural Metro Fire Department, www.ruralmetrofire.com. For more information about AMR, visit www.amr.net and follow American Medical Response on Facebook @AMR_Social on Twitter and Instagram. AMR is part of the Global Medical Response family. Global Medical Response, Inc. is the industry-leading air, ground, specialty and residential fire services, and managed medical transportation organization. With more than 35,000 employees, GMR delivers compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services in the United States and around the world. For more information, visit www.globalmedicalresponse.com.

When we think of cancer prevention, we typically think of those we hear the most about, such as breast cancer or lung cancer. One of the most common cancers is actually colon cancer: cancer of the large intestine and lower part of the digestive system. It is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. – and early detection dramatically increases the survival rate. An estimated 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are expected this year. If detected before it spreads, the five-year survival rate is about 90 percent – but if not caught before this point, the survival rate is lower. It’s estimated that as many as 60 percent of colon cancer deaths could be prevented if all men and women ages 45 and up received routine colonoscopy screenings. The exact causes of colon cancer are unknown. One of the most important preventive steps is to get a colonoscopy, a screening test to detect any signs of cancer. A colonoscopy is a procedure to see inside the colon and rectum. Merit Health has taken steps to make it easier than ever to schedule a colonoscopy. By creating a direct phone number to their colonoscopy scheduling clinic, patients can now call and schedule their own colonoscopy – without a doctor’s referral. “A colonoscopy used as a screening test or a diagnostic tool, can help providers investigate unusual symptoms such as unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss,” says George Smith-Vaniz, M.D., a gastroenterologist with Merit Health Medical Group. “It is important to follow up on any changes even if you think they might not be important at the time.” If polyps (growths) are found during the exam, they are quickly and painlessly removed at that time, and later tested in a laboratory for signs of cancer. Polyps are common in adults, and usually harmless. However, most colorectal cancer begins as a polyp, so removing polyps early is an effective prevention method. Your doctor can also take samples from abnormal-looking tissues – a biopsy – during the colonoscopy, so that any suspicious areas can be examined for signs of disease and treated, if necessary. “We now recommend a routine colonoscopy screening for all adult men and women beginning at age 45, or earlier, if you have specific risk factors,” adds Dr. Smith-Vaniz. “Over the last 20 years, we have seen an increase of diagnosis under the age of 50. About 1 in 10 now falls into that age category so it’s as important as ever.” A provider can provide guidance about the right time to begin and the frequency of testing, but industry guidelines suggest that a repeat screening be conducted every 10 years for adults with normal risk. Your risk level for colon cancer varies according to your age, gender and ethnic background, as well as your overall health and lifestyle. Factors that affect your risk level include: Advancing age (over age 45) Male gender African American ethnic status A family or personal history of polyps (growths inside the rectum or colon), or colorectal cancer A high-fat diet Certain digestive diseases, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis Depending on your age, a colonoscopy screening may be a covered “wellness” test under your insurance plan – and most plans cover a colonoscopy completely as a follow-up test or diagnostic tool. Check with your insurance provider and your doctor’s office for help in scheduling a screening exam. Learn more about Merit Health’s colonoscopy services or schedule your colonoscopy by calling (601) 376-COLO (2656).

By Bob Garver It might not be the epitome of blockbuster entertainment, but I do understand the appeal of “Downton Abbey.” The British television series, which ran from 2010-2015, is recognized as the most acclaimed “international” series in Emmy history. And of course, it developed a fandom based on its impeccable 1920’s costumes and sets, as well as its intricate storylines and snappy dialogue. A post-series movie came out in 2019, and made just short of $100 million at the domestic box office. That performance warranted a sequel with “A New Era.” I don’t think the new film will find the same success as its predecessor, as it’s opening in a “New Era” of its own, one where theater attendance is way down. But I would love to be proven wrong, as this is a very enjoyable movie. Everyone from the aristocrats to the servants has a story at Downton Abbey, with over 20 billed characters interacting. The movie does the abundant cast better justice than I can in my story summation. Dowager Countess Violet Crawley (Maggie Smith) inherits a villa in the south of France from an acquaintance she hasn’t seen in decades. Her son Robert (Hugh Bonneville) brings his wife Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) and a host of family members and servants to the villa to meet the benefactor’s son (Jonathan Zaccai) and hopefully uncover the nature of their parents’ relationship (Robert fears the worst). Meanwhile, Downton Abbey itself plays host to a film crew using the mansion for a location shoot, much to the chagrin of older family and staff who consider movies vulgar. Robert’s daughter and estate manager Mary Talbot (Michelle Dockery) oversees the chaos, including the film being changed from a silent to a talkie midway through. Lady Mary is quick to volunteer her services, which impresses director Jack Barber (Hugh Dancy). Diva actress Myrna Dalgleish (Laura Haddock) is rude to everybody, but changes her tune in humility when the changes don’t play to her strengths. Dashing leading man Guy Dexter (Dominic West) takes up a relationship with head butler Barrow (Robert-James Collier). Former footman Molesley (Kevin Doyle) discovers he has a gift for writing screenplays. And much, much more! So much of this movie is just so pleasant. Problems like the production shutting down or a character’s health scare never seem to last more than a single-digit number of minutes (raising the question as to why the health scare was included at all). Relationship successes, professional fulfillment, and moments to shine abound in the last act. It’s almost too pleasant for a spell, like the happiness-to-sadness ratio is distractingly unrealistic. But then there is an inevitable sad part, crucial to “Downton Abbey” lore, something that fans have probably been surprised has taken this long to transpire. But it’s handled perfectly, with appropriate sensitivity and even trademark wit. All the best things about “Downton Abbey” are out in full force in “A New Era,” from the acting to the writing to the production design. I’d say it might be in line for an Oscar nomination or two if its release weren’t buried so early in the year. Will there be more of “Downton Abbey,” on big screen or small? My guess is yes, since absolutely everything gets run into the ground in this era. But I shudder to think of continuation, because this is the perfect stopping point for this franchise. Then again, I wasn’t sure if “A New Era” would work, and my doubts have been proven unfounded. Grade: B “Downton Abbey: A New Era” is rated PG for some suggestive references, language and thematic elements. Its running time is 124 minutes. Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.