BORED ON THANKSGIVING? PLAN A MOVIE MARATHON!
5 Thanksgiving Flicks for the Whole Family
to success are comfortable clothes like pajamas and robes, along with plenty of movie snacks. This Thanksgiving, plan your marathon around these holiday-themed films. 1. ‘FREE BIRDS’ — This hilarious 2013 animated film stars Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson as turkeys who have escaped the Thanksgiving table. Together, they go on a mission back in time to break up the first Thanksgiving and get turkey off the menu for good. 2. ‘A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING’ — This old-school television special from 1973 is a Thanksgiving classic. In it, Charlie Brown and Snoopy navigate football, an ever-growing Thanksgiving guest list, and a backyard feast of junk food.
Thanksgiving mainstay. The vet puts Garfield on a diet at the worst possible time: right before Thanksgiving. 4. ‘AN OLD-FASHIONED THANKSGIVING’ — This 2008 period drama is based on a short story by Louisa May Alcott and tells the tale of an estranged family who find themselves back together just in time for the holidays. It’s historical, heartwarming, and fit for all ages.
5. ‘A FAMILY THANKSGIVING’ —
After a giant Thanksgiving meal, it can be tempting to sink down onto the couch and never get up — so embrace it! This Thanksgiving, try planning a family movie night to enjoy while the turkey settles. Movie nights are about as low maintenance as family hangouts can get. According to Elle magazine, actress Angelina Jolie credits family flick marathons for helping her survive quarantine with six kids at home. Her secrets
This Hallmark comedy is a funny combination of “A Christmas Carol” and “17 Again.” A high-powered lawyer is transported to an alternate universe and gets a look at what her holiday life could have been like if she’d made different choices.
3. ‘GARFIELD’S THANKSGIVING’ —
Everyone loves Garfield, and this 1989 television special starring Jon, Odie, and the fat cat himself is another
With these five films on your watch list, you won’t need any other Thanksgiving entertainment!
How Microsoft Has Stayed Alive Despite Its Competitors’ Best Efforts Whether because of its bloated software, seemingly outdated operating system, or unremarkable mobile phones, everyone likes to make fun of Microsoft. At first glance, it would seem like the tech company that once ruled an industry — now dominated by Apple and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) — is on its way out. However, that’s simply not the case. Despite many of its products barely making an impact in certain markets, Microsoft continues to be successful in bold, new ways. Last year, they still topped $125 billion in revenue and their stocks were still the most widely held in index funds and ETFs. So, how does the company with a search engine, Microsoft Edge (previously Internet Explorer), which once held 95% of the world market but now no longer leads anywhere in the world, stay in the game? If one word could describe the reason for Microsoft’s continued success, it would be “diversification.” Microsoft is still the world’s largest software producer, and it does so much more. Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing service, is second only to Amazon Web Services and is responsible for about a third of the company’s revenue. Additionally, products like the Surface Tablet and Xbox Gaming systems, while not the leaders in their respective markets, still make a big enough dent to keep them relevant. And that’s before
even mentioning their Windows operating system, which is what they’re best known for throughout the world.
These are just a few examples of markets that Microsoft has dipped its toes into over the course of its time. In some markets, they do extremely well. In others, they’re not even close to being relevant. But, ultimately, their willingness to diversify, take risks, and step into new markets keeps them in the black even when it seems like they would have been swallowed by another company by now. Many companies can find success in pouring all their efforts into one product or a few different products. However, if you don’t pay attention to the market, that means the success you see with those could stagnate. But, if your company is like Microsoft, willing to diversify products and meet new needs, your continued relevance will be all the more secure.
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