Wine enthusiasts raise their glasses today to celebrate International Merlot Day. We honor the rich, velvety grape that has captured our hearts with its supple charm and accessible elegance. It is believed that the name Merlot is derived from a diminutive form of "merle," the French word for blackbird. Originating from the vineyards of Bordeaux, France, Merlot is today the second most planted grape worldwide. Nestled in over 260,000 hectares of vineyards, about the size of Luxembourg, Merlot is a testament to adaptability and taste. Its ripe tannins and juicy dark fruit flavors of black cherry and hints of herbs make it a crowd-pleaser, while its ability to age gracefully in the bottle endears it to collectors. Merlot has gracefully recovered from the 'Sideways effect'—a temporary decline in demand due to a single film's preference for Pinot Noir. Today, it stands tall, a favorite for its medium-bodied texture and flavors that range from plums and berries to chocolate and bay leaf, depending on the vineyard's terroir. From the casual sipper to the seasoned aficionado, Merlot offers a spectrum of great experiences. Let's savor the depth, indulge in the history, and celebrate the grape that has become a beloved staple in the wine community. Here's to Merlot. Cheers! More: https://wineinternationalassociation.org/7th-november-2023-happy-international-merlot-day/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot Text based mostly on the references above and ChatGPT-4, Image by Dall-E 3.

Dear Colleague, Thanks for joining the Berlin 42, Bayer Challenges event. Please notice that after the presentations by the 42 Berlin students and key notes by Bijoy Sagar & Jeanne Kehren, we will have the chance to network in the Mars restaurant nearby the main campus. Since you have officially (and timely ; -) registered, you got a slot at the BBQ following the presentations. Below you find the agenda. 2:00 - 2:05 Event starts – Introduction / The B42BC Team introduces the event and overall agenda 2:05 - 2:35 Keynote by Bijoy Sagar / Bijoy Sagar shares his perspective on fundamental aspects of the IT Industry as for instance, IT skills for the future in Life Science, current talent shortage, Bayer IT ambition, hiring for skills and the relevance of inclusion & diversity 2:35 - 5:30 Presentation by the 42 Berlin Students / Teams present their projects including what they learned, the challenges they faced and their key learnings 5:30 Jeanne Kehren closures the event with her perspective of the collaboration of Bayer and Berlin 42 School including special recognitions to those students who actively participated in the 42BBC projects After the closure of the event, Berlin 42 Students and Bayer Colleagues join a BBQ in Mars. This is a networking event aimed to create the space for 42 Students who participated in the challenges and Bayer employees to exchange and potentially get in contact for future internships. Art created using EZGIF and 3D Gif Maker.