Wednesday, April 5, 2017

New Book Explores Casablanca's History for Film's 75th Anniversary



Jeffery S. Fraser currently works with Job Pose, where he helps match job seekers with potential employers. Outside of Jeffery Scott Fraser’s work life, his favorite movie is the 1942 classic Casablanca.

For the film’s 75th anniversary, film historian Noah Isenberg has written a new book examining the movie, its origins, and its lasting impact. “We’ll Always Have Casablanca” gives fans a detailed look into how the film was made, and what issues the production ran into along the way. Isenberg interviewed filmmakers, fans, film critics, and even surviving family members of the movie’s cast in his exploration of the production.

In one chapter Isenberg examines the film’s cast, noting that many were European Jewish refugees who had fled to America to escape the Nazis and WWII. Since similar themes are featured in the film’s plot, the story was all too real for some on the set. Isenberg writes that in one instance, a female extra burst into tears while shooting the film’s Paris flashback scene with Rick and Ilsa. Her husband, also on set, revealed to director Michael Curtiz that they had lived in Paris, but nevertheless they went through the very trying experience of shooting the scene.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Weather in Casablanca


An accomplished business executive with more than two decades of experience, Jeffery Scott Fraser retired from his position as the CEO of NIC Inc. nearly a decade ago. The owner of the Tsaina Lodge in Valdez, Alaska, he invests in such companies as Job Pose. Outside of overseeing operations at the lodge and assisting the businesses he has sponsored, Jeffery S. Fraser enjoys Casablanca.

As the largest city in Morocco, Casablanca is a popular tourist destination, but its varying weather can keep some travelers away during certain months. The city experiences its warmest temperatures between June and September. On average, summer high temperatures hover between 75 and 80 degrees. These months are also extremely dry and experience less than 1 inch of rainfall. As the year continues, temperatures start dropping as rainfall increases. Average high temperatures in October and November range from 70 to 73 degrees, and rainfall is between 1 and 3 inches.

From December to May, Casablanca is at its coolest and wettest. Average rainfall increases to 2.9 inches by December and stays above 2 inches until April. Meanwhile, high temperatures hover between 64 and 69 degrees during these months. However, these cool temperatures do not block out beach activities, and many tourists still enjoy time in the water through January.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Tips to Remember While Training Your Young Bird Dog


Jeffery S. Fraser has spent the last six years as owner of the Tsaina Lodge in Alaska. From 1991 until 2009, Jeffery Fraser served as chief executive officer at software company NIC, Inc. Beyond his various professional interests, Jeffery Scott Fraser spends time field training bird dogs.

There are several simple tips dog owners should keep in mind before setting out on a bird dog training session. First, owners should always pack drinking water for their dog before taking to the field. Dogs will require water as they engage in training and hunting activities, and drinking freestanding water may lead to illness or even dehydration.

Additional supplies that can help during a training session include forceps, steroid-free eye ointment, and a supply of hydrogen peroxide. Dogs, particularly inexperienced puppies, may encounter a variety of obstacles while searching for birds or other marks in the field, including broken glass or briers. The forceps can be used to remove harmful materials from a dog's face or snout, while the eye ointment can be used to treat an eye injury until a veterinarian can be seen, which should be as soon as possible. Also, a mouthful of hydrogen peroxide will cause a dog to throw up any dangerous substance it may have ingested, but do not induce vomiting if the dog has swallowed sharp objects, such as chicken bones.

Finally, for young bird dogs, socialization is as important as proper field training. Socialization is an important process for all puppies, but it can be of particular importance for hunting dogs. The more exposure a young dog has to different people and kinds of animals, the less likely it is to be distracted by external stimuli during training or while on a hunt. Owners may consider taking multiple dogs out on training sessions, even if they intend to hunt with just one dog.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Things to Consider before Investing in a Company


The former CEO of NIC Inc., Jeffery Scott Fraser has led numerous companies to success over the years. Now retired, Jeffery S. Fraser focuses on supporting various business endeavors, including as the owner of the Tsaina Lodge in Alaska and an investor in the company Job Pose.

Investing in a company can be a great way to increase your income, but there are several things you should consider before making your investment. Below are just a few of the important things for you to learn about a business:

- Performance. A company’s current money management habits can be a good predictor of how it will handle future events and market changes. Make sure you look at whether the business has been making money in recent years and ask about how it plans to use that money. Further, check whether the business has been growing in recent years.

- Leadership. Management plays a huge role in a business’ success, so you will want to look at the track record of its CEO and other executives. Check for their experience in the field and with leading companies. However, history is not always a good predictor of future success, so make sure you also ask them about their business model and strategies.

- Risk factors. All investments come with a certain amount of risk, but you can limit this risk by doing some research before investing. Look into factors that may affect a company’s performance and growth in the future. This includes checking into how established competing companies are and determining the likelihood that the company will need to borrow money.

Friday, January 13, 2017

First Chairlifts Invented for Sun Valley Ski Resort


On February 2011, Jeffery Scott Fraser opened the Tsaina Lodge in Valdez, Alaska. He manages the lodge, which offers guests outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and fishing. Since retiring, Jeffery S. Fraser devotes most of his time to the day-to-day operations of his ski lodge.

Sun Valley is known as the first ski resort to open with chairlifts, back at the time when skiers had to walk or get towed up the mountain. This started the indulgence of having to sit down during the ride to the top, and was considered a major advancement in the skiing industry.

Before the introduction of chair lifts, every ski resort around the globe used the same engineering and machinery to take their skiers up the slopes. Some cable-dragged their skiers, while others used J-bars, T-bars, or rope tows.

W. Averell Harriman, chairman of the Union Pacific Railroad, commissioned railroad engineers to develop a more efficient way for skiers to get up the mountains. After being inspired by the methods used to load train cargo, the engineers developed the chairlift for Sun Valley.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Preparing for Cold Weather Hunting


Jeffery Scott Fraser is the manager and owner of the Tsaina Lodge, where he is tasked with managing the daily operations and guest relations of the establishment. On his free days, Jeffery S. Fraser can be found hunting.

Hunting during cold weather can be extremely challenging as well as uncomfortable. Here are some tips hunters can use to fight the cold temperatures, enabling them to hunt while still keeping warm and safe.

1 - Eat the right kind of food and drink hot liquids. 

Eating plenty of carbohydrates and drinking warm liquids throughout the day will help keep hunters warm from the inside out. 

2 - Wear proper clothing.

Double up on hats and bring boot blankets. Wear two winter hats that are made of wool or fleece. When stationary for long periods do not forget to slip the boot blankets over the hunting boots.

3 - Take plenty of heat packs.

Hunters should invest in large disposable heat packs that are designed for the larger parts of the body. Put against the core of the body these will take away a chill during sub-freezing hunting trips.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

How Snowboarding Improves the Body


Apart from being the owner of the Tsaina Lodge in Valdez, Alaska, Jeffery Scott Fraser is also invested in a new company called Job Pose, which is geared toward creating innovative methods to match employers and job seekers. When he is not working, Jeffery S. Fraser spends his time snowboarding.

Snowboarding is one of the latest fitness trends among groups of friends. It helps them keep the motivation to stay fit during the winter season, while also creating a fun way to spend time together. 

Snowboarding inevitably strengthens the legs and abdominal muscles, which improves the body’s core balance. It also provides a good cardiovascular workout. Yet another health benefit, snowboarding can aid in weight loss by burning up to 480 calories per hour.

Those who are interested in learning the basic skills can sign up for snowboarding camps and workshops before attempting to go down the slopes. Not only will they learn the basic moves, and other skills like jumping and twisting in mid-air, they will also meet like-minded people they can connect with.