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Join Dorcas International Institute of RI, May 17, 2018, for an international culinary celebration to support our work and honor the vibrancy of Rhode Island's diverse community.
Operating in Rhode Island for almost 100 years Dorcas International is the largest agency working to empower immigrants and refugees in the region.
For this unique event, we will feature renowned local chefs reimagining family dishes from all over the world using the many recipes Dorcas International has collected from our clients over the years. Proceeds from the event go to funding the vital programs and initiatives we offer that strengthen welcoming in Rhode Island.
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Buying tires isn't like going to the grocery store, and choosing the right tires is a lot more important than the kind of soup you buy (and a lot more expensive). Use these tips so you can make the right decision and purchase the best set of tires for your vehicle and your driving style.
Tire Size
You can find the size of your tires on the side of your tire, in your user manual, and sometimes on the inside of the driver-side door (or you can ask the experts when you head in to buy). Tire size is written in a series of letters and numbers, such as P255/55R17.
The first letter indicates the kind of vehicle the tire is intended for. Here are some of the most common letters you find in tire sizes:
P-passenger cars
LT-light truck
T-Temporary spare
After the letter is a number, these numbers specify width, in millimeters, between the two sidewalls. In our example above the width between the two sidewalls is 255. The second number, in this example 55 is the aspect ratio. The number is a percentage, and the higher the percentage, the larger the sidewall of the tire. The last number, 17 in this case, is the diameter of wheel that the tire fits on.
Driving Style & Conditions
Once you've determined the size of the tires you need, it's time to decide which tire is ideal for your driving style. Are you looking for tires for your muscle car? Look for tires with a higher speed rating. Do you need tires for a daily commuter? Look for tires that can make it through all the miles you put on, maintain safe tread depth, and give you a quiet ride. Do your research and give the tire shop you contact all the information about your car and driving styles. If you drive in wet, snowy, and icy conditions, ask the experts to recommend a tire with a proven record on winter roads.
Snow Tires
Sometimes the right set of tires is two set of tires. All-season tires, the most common tires on our cars, are designed for rain, heat, cold and snow. They give you a good all-around tire for those conditions, but the "take" is that they are not specially equipped for winter. Snow tires are specially constructed with a softer compound and tread pattern designed specifically for gaining additional traction. If you have to routinely head out in the winter weather, snow tires give you an added advantage (along with these safe winter driving practices). If you want the advantages of both tires but don't want to have to deal with mounting and unmounting the tires twice a year, buy a second set of tires and rims so you can easily have the right tires when you need it.

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I have a hybrid drive (ST750LX003 to be exact), is 750 GB including an 8 GB SSD. I currently have Ubuntu 12.04 installed, and I recently had a dual-boot installed with Windows 8. The problem is, Win8 booted up much faster than Ubuntu (10-15 seconds vs. 25-30 seconds). I had a suspicion that Windows was stealing the SSD space, so I uninstalled it, and combined the partition with my Ubuntu partition. So far, Ubuntu isn't booting any faster.
Also, I know Windows 8 has the hibernation/shutdown feature, but that wasn't working anyways. (i.e. when I selected the power button, it didn't shut down. I had to restart.)
Is it possible to tell what files are stored on the SSD part of the drive?
Edit: I do have several partitions on my drive. Is it possible that the SSD space only maps to space in a particular partition?


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iPhone X is the most anticipated device which was released by Apple company in 2017. All who own an iPhone X, have been upgrade their devices for sure with iOS 11.2.6. Accordingly download Cydia iPhone X become a must needed thing with these updates. So here we are to write more about download Cydia iOS 11.2.6 on new iPhone X as well as iPhone 8 / 8 Plus devices too. Read the article to learn more on Apple's new system update, current jailbreak status and download Cydia possibilities on recent OS updates.
First we've to mention that, Apple released their new OS download, iOS 11.2.6 to the public. And it is to fix the bug which is crashing iDevices through messaging apps such as Messenger, whatsapp, viber using a character looks like a Telugu letter. So the update is to fix it and not contained more additions in it.
Anyhow now the main topic is download Cydia on iOS 11.2.6 running latest model iDevices. We have to take a narrow look on current jailbreak status and recent Cydia download possible firmwares by Apple. When we are looking on untethered jailbreaking, it has been stopped with the last release by Pangu jailbreak to download Cydia for iOS 9.3.3 version. Till today, we haven't heard anything about any of untethered tool to jailbreak any of iOS 10 or iOS 11.
Download Cydia iOS 11.2.6 on iPhone X / 8 / 8 Plus
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Earlier this week an angler made the news for hooking a passerby while casting his lure near One Fullerton.
This incident made waves on the Internet not only because he was fishing at an illegal location, but his reaction online also caused a stir within the fishing community.
Read full story here: BRAZEN ANGLER HOOKS TOURIST AT FULLERTON
See what some people had to say about the incident.
*Disclaimer: The comments below do not reflect the views of the fishing community as a whole. The opinions are only of those individuals and are not associated with the staff of HOOKED Magazine and Magazines Integrated Pte Ltd.
We want to hear from you. What are your thoughts about the incident? Write to us via our website here or contact us through the HOOKED Facebook page.


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The Finishing Touch:
6 Cocktail Garnishes
There's something very posh about drinking a fresh, finely crafted cocktail. Signature cocktails at your favorite restaurant or bar have evolved from the simple on-the-rocks or straight-up variety to elaborate offerings with artisanal ingredients – and one-of-a-kind cocktail garnishes to match. If you want to recreate the cool cocktail lounge vibe at home, you just need a few extra things. Whether you are entertaining friends or want a fancy nightcap, think about going beyond the paper umbrella. Take a look at these six tasty cocktail garnishes as inspiration for the finishing touches to your cocktail creations.
Incorporate Edible Flowers
Edible flowers, such as rose petals, pansies and lavender make cocktails pop and are popular garnishes among mixologists. For example, if you are serving drinks in a punchbowl, sprinkle rose petals on top. Make sure to trim off the white tip of the petal – it has a bitter taste. You can intersperse pansies with ice cubes in a vodka- or gin-based cocktail for a beautiful effect. A sprig of lavender can transform a tall flute of champagne.
Create Herb Appeal
Mint leaves are an obvious mojito favorite and one of the best cocktail garnishes. Even one can add flourish to your cocktail. Here's an insider trick: Give the herbs a firm, quick slap to release their fragrant aromas before adding them to a glass. Consider tossing a fresh rosemary stem in a highball glass. Longer stems and blueberries look stunning in a drink dispenser and infuse the cocktail with their subtle flavor. Try pairing basil leaves or lemon verbena with a gimlet, or spear berries with hardy herbs like rosemary and thyme for an eye-catching and (totally edible!) garnish.
Stick to Citrus
Lemons and limes are delicious and time-honored garnishes. (What's a gin and tonic without the lime, after all?) However, you can dress these up by creating curlicues or scoring them with a citrus stripper and a knife. Another fresh approach is combining orange slices and mint leaves in a pitcher with a clear cocktail. For more opaque drinks, such as screwdrivers, score part of the peel and pith of the citrus slice to make a sort of tail and make a cut halfway into the slice. Perch slices on the rim of your pitcher and toss others inside.
Feel Cool as a Cucumber
Few fruits are as refreshing as cucumbers. Simply slice and add to the cocktail – or use a vegetable peeler or mandolin to make long, vertical r strips and thread them on a toothpick into waves. Add to a copper mule mug for an elegant look that's worth the little extra effort.
Put on Ice
Freeze orange, cranberry, pomegranate and any other yummy juice into cubes, then make a rainbow of colors in your outdoor glasses for poolside drinks. These vibrant cubes change the taste of the drink as they melt, so make sure you choose complementary flavors. You can also put mint leaves, blueberries or raspberries in regular ice cubes for a more delicate flavor addition.
Garnish with …Glassware
More of a first touch than a finishing one, glassware is often designed specifically for certain drinks. Few glasses can beat the classic style of a martini glass, but consider a larger wine glass for some of your fruitier creations. It allows you space for more elaborate garnishes, such as a layer of strawberries and mint leaves. The glass sets the tone of the cocktail, as well. A thick, hand-blown glass goblet adds to the timeless feel of traditional cocktails, like a whiskey sour, while a stemless wine glass creates a more relaxed, summery mood. (You can get that gown-and-tuxedo vibe with your more formal stemware.)
Let Your Imagination Run Wild
The point of a cocktail garnish is to accentuate the drink through beautiful presentation and contribute to the atmosphere of your event. With a bowl of fruit, veggies and herbs, a paring knife, zester and a box of toothpicks, feel free to experiment. Be creative and have fun – and your guests will always have an Instagram-worthy cocktail in hand.


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UAE Minister to Open OPITO Conference
Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy for the United Arad Emirates will open the OPITO Safety and Competency Conference – OSCC 2013 – which takes place in the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel, Abu Dhabi on Tuesday 19 November 2013.
This year's event will be the fourth annual gathering of oil and gas operators, contractors and the supply chain together with training organisations to examine how to improve standards of safety and competency that protect the workforce and the industry's reputation.
The Energy Minister will join keynote speakers Leo Koot, managing director of TAQA Bratani and Richard Cregan, chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management who will outline the parallels between improving safety in the automotive sector and the oil and gas industry. The event will be chaired by Gordon Ballard, chairman of OPITO and Schlumberger UK Limited.
In accepting the invitation to open the event, Al Mazrouei said: "The safety of people working in the energy industry is of paramount importance to us and we are ready to do all we can to promote dialogue on this important issue."
OSCC 2013 will explore how a global approach to training standards, frameworks, qualifications and quality assurance of the training supply network add value for employers and what this means for individuals in the workplace.
OPITO, as leaders in the safety revolution and proponents of change, will outline how its products are building a safer and more competent workforce, from the North Sea to Oman, Iraq, Malaysia and beyond.
David Doig from OPITO will also give a keynote address on Leading the Charge for Change. The group chief executive of the training standards' organisation will outline how the body is driving the industry quest for common global standards and highlight how its products are adding real value to companies and increasing employee safety performance across the globe.
Doig said: "The focus of this year's conference is firmly on competence and will provide the audience with a detailed insight into how to build an effective competence and safety management system that is flexible in nature so it works for the business, the environment and, most importantly, helps people go to work and come home safely.
"The conference is therefore a "must attend' event for those looking to be involved at the forefront of safety improvements in the oil and gas industry worldwide."
Michael James Walker, Facility HSES Manager, Jebel Ali Fabrication McDermott Middle East, Inc. and Paul Groves, Managing Director, Petrofac Training Services will also present at the event along with a group of oil and gas industry experts participating in an interactive panel session. They include Khairul Azman B Yasmin, of Petronas, Norrie McVicar, from the International Transport Workers Federation and Azat Iskhakov and Vladimir Spiridonov from Lukoil.
Shell is the headline sponsor of the event which is also supported by IHRDC, SEFtec, Atlas and Gulf Technical & Safety Training Centre.
Upwards of 300 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the event.
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Tomorrow's eclipse is part of a series that began more than 1,000 years ago. Here are a few things to ponder if you're up in the wee hours staring into the sky.
Today, NASA held a press conference to announce the discovery of an arsenic-based life form at Mono Lake.
Robonaut 2 will be tweeting about his adventures aboard the International Space Station.
During the late night hours tonight, Jupiter will pass 368 million miles from Earth, which is its closest approach since 1963. It won't be this close again until 2022. You won't need a telescope to see it, as it will be the brightest light in the sky besides the moon. Coincidentally, Uranus will also be […]
The view of Hurricane Earl from the International Space Station.
NASA has released images of one especially hard-hit region of Pakistan from before and after the monsoons, from 438 miles above the Earth.
A NASA climatologist helps separate fact from fiction.
Obama's plan to kill the $97 billion Constellation program has divided the first and second men on the men. What do other space veterans think?


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Sadly, we don't have a contrabass, but it's such a cool instrument that we'll tell you about it anyway.
The contrabass is a rare member of the flute family and is used mostly in flute choirs. It's pitched in C but sounds two octaves lower than the C-flute. This flute is so large that it's played standing up!


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A friend recently asked me this question:
"What is the Christian response of someone who DOESN'T have MCS, is trying to live more chemically aware, and is blind-sided by a purchase? I bought a box of 40 kitchen trash bags, and didn't realize they were fragranced until my kid opened the box and used one in our kitchen trash can last night. Do I go ahead and "take the hit" so that others don't have to and use up the bags? Do I give them to the struggling young family across the street (explaining why I'm parting with them, of course, so they can decline them if they want) and then go buy unscented bags for myself? Do I send the remaining bags straight to the landfill? The bag manufacturer put a little logo on the package that I overlooked that says 'With Odor Block.' Had I seen it, I would have known that meant scented and not bought them, so I don't see blaming the manufacturer. I'll probably send an email to let them know I didn't mean to vote with my wallet for that product, just so they know. They're really strongly fragranced and I don't like them one bit, but I hate being wasteful and it seems abusive to give them to someone else."
What do you do with a toxic product that is somehow in your possession? It's a good question. As someone with chemical sensitivities, keeping fragranced or otherwise problematic products in my house isn't an option, but I've wondered about giving those sorts of items to others. One argument for doing so is the fact that most people use those products anyway, with or without my assistance. In the end, however, I've personally decided that I can't in good conscience give people things that I believe to be toxic, despite the fact that they choose to use the same or similar products themselves.
It wasn't easy at all for me to come to that conclusion. I hate waste, believe in generosity, and have always considered myself pretty good at re-using, recycling, and re-purposing things. To throw something away that someone else would find useful feels wrong on many levels. I've come to believe, though, that I need to be a steward of the knowledge I've acquired about chemical toxicity. Whether other people know, believe, or care that products harm them doesn't change the fact that I do.
This issue came up at Christmas. My college-aged son was home and opened a gift that was highly fragranced. It immediately went into the garage, to remove it from my airspace, and we began discussing its future fate. My son mentioned the possibility of giving it to someone else. I try not to give my young adult kids too much direct advice unless they ask for it, and I don't remember exactly what I said. I do remember, though, that at one point my son asked, "You want me to just throw it away, don't you?" Yep, I did. He threw it out, which I know wasn't easy for a poor, struggling college student watching every penny. I truly believe it was the right thing to do, though, and I really appreciated his willingness to do it.
The specific issue of trash bags has also come up in our family. My hubby unintentionally came home with some fragranced bags once. I decided that trash bags were sort of a special case. They were going to be thrown out anyway, so they might as well be filled with other trash before making their trip to the landfill. We kept them in the garage, filled them out there, and they never came inside the house.
Sometimes a problematic product will offgass over time and can be somewhat redeemed. The process of redeeming versus disposing of something is addressed in the Bible. In Leviticus 14:37–53, God gave the Israelites detailed instructions on how to proceed when they found mold in a house. The instructions included scraping walls and removing affected stones to try to remediate the problem. If the mold continued to spread, the house was to be torn down and taken outside of town for disposal. When throwing something away seems like poor stewardship of resources and somehow ungodly, I remember that passage. In God's hierarchy, people are above things, and when things threaten human health, sometimes they just need to go away.


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We have endured more than 30 years of neglect, dreadful stigma, and woefully insufficient research funding for this horrid disabling disease.
One day for awareness doesn't seem like enough to make enough of a difference in the current (inappropriate) status quo. We need a significant change!
I think we need a lengthy, aggressive awareness campaign as part of an intensive overall of policy regarding this disease.
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Why do I gain while he/she loses?
One of the common conundrums of Triathletes is maintaining weight. Two important areas to consider as part of that is what kinds of food should you be eating (which varies by individual) and when should you be eating (is it good to shed a few pounds before a big race?)
I came across two great articles that are well worth the time. This first article discusses the reasons behind why some people gain weight on a particular diet while others shed them like there's no tomorrow. The article makes a great case for how you can match up to a diet that will help you specifically lose weight.
FAST Oxidizers. Oxidization rate refers to the rate at which cells convert food into energy. Some people are fast oxidizers, because they rapidly convert food into energy. In order to balance their systems, fast oxidizers need to eat heavier proteins and fats to that burn slowly, and restrict carbohydrate intake.
SLOW Oxidizers. Slow oxidizers convert food into energy at a slow rate. In order to balance their systems, it's recommended that they eat mainly carbohydrates rather than protein and fat.
Check out the Full Article at Trifuel Here
Another great Trifuel article discussed when and what to eat during your training build up. While it is important to maintain a healthy weight, us triathletes have to be aware of how our training effects what we are eating.
Once we start thinking about food as fuel, it becomes clearer. When you are in your highest volume of training, your body needs extra fuel to give your body the energy it needs to get through your workouts. When in the offseason or a lower volume cycle, the goal should be eating clean foods and managing or losing any extra weight.
Check the full article out here.
Happy Training!
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If you are seeking direction, identity, purpose, and/or more enthusiasm in your life, the "Living the Dream Camp for Women" is for you.
On Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 8:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, women can learn firsthand from the following speakers:
Chrys Peterson, former WTOL-11 anchor;
Kim Radison, entrepreneur and certified dream manager;
Karen Shulman, training manager for Principle Business Enterprises
The event is sponsored by the Lourdes University Master of Organizational Leadership program.
Registration: single $69; two or more $59 per person
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Courtney Hooton and the Crimson are the No. 20 seed in the West Regional (Harvard Athletic Communications).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- After winning its second consecutive Ivy League championship, the Harvard women's golf team will compete as the No. 20 seed at the NCAA West Regional, hosted by Stanford May 9-11.
The regional will be held at the Stanford Golf Course in Stanford, Calif.
Three regional tournaments will be conducted May 9-11 to determine the championships field. Regional tournaments are considered preliminary rounds of NCAA championships competition. The championships finals will be held May 21-24 at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga., and will be hosted by Georgia.
A total of 378 participants have been selected for regional competition. Of these players, 126 will advance to the championships finals. Eight teams and two individuals will advance from each regional.
NCAA West Regional Field:
1. Southern California
2. Arizona
3. Vanderbilt
4. Purdue
5. Stanford
6. Georgia
7. Baylor
8. Texas A&M
9. Pepperdine
11. Denver
12. South Carolina
13. Denver
14. Oregon
16. California
17. Florida State
18. Miami (Fla.)
19. San Jose State
20. Harvard
21. Kent State
22. Northern Arizona
23. North Dakota State
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text: PhilHibbs 1,119 Report post Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) This thread is for discussion of macros for Google Sheets character sheets, split off from my RuneQuest character creation thread. On 7/10/2018 at 11:31 PM, koletudo said: Hi PhilHibbs Great great job with this character spreadsheet. I'm from Spain and i would like to translate your spreadsheet. I have troubles with the CharGen macro because i can´t change the skills categories names. How can i fix it? Thanks Currently it's hard-coded to expect Agility to be the first category, so you would need to change line 44: Quote 44 var vRangeName = "Agility" 44 needs to change to the Spanish for the first category, which I am assuming is still Agility (Agilidad?) As far as I can tell, that is the only change necessary in the code. All other changes would be in the sheets themselves, the code picks them up from there. Edited July 11, 2018 by PhilHibbs 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Fetching Friday is back for week eight of 2015! Each week, I'll share with you the top posts on online marketing and productivity. Without further ado, here are the top posts this week!
Content Marketing
- How to Encourage Influencers to Share Your Content by Marcus Taylor
- Danger Zones: 4 Things You Need to Know when Testing Emails by Annette Promes
- 36 Tried-and-True Ways to Promote Your Blog Posts [Infographic] by Lindsay Kolowich
- How to Make the Most of Your Content: An Integrated Promotion Strategy for the Modern Marketer by Eric Murphy
- 7 Ways to Speed Up Your Content Creation by Aaron Agius
- The New Authenticity and Authority: What it Looks Like, How to Use It by Sonia Simone
Search Engine Marketing
- Google: Try To Avoid Link Building Because It Can Do More Harm Than Good by Barry Schwartz
- Wait, Paid Media Investments Can Yield SEO Value?! by Rand Fishkin
- Hiring for SEO: How to Find and Hire Someone with Little or No Experience by Ruth Burr Reedy
- 4 SEO Tactics to Embrace in 2015 by Martin Link
- See All Of The New Google AdWords Updates On One Web Page by Barry Schwartz
Social Media Marketing
- 7 Free Facebook Tools Marketers Should Consider by Jason How
- How Hashtags Work on Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus, Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, and Flickr by Ann Smarty
- 9 Steps to Creating A Powerful LinkedIn Profile by Alex Pirouz
- Twitter & Google+: Your New Content Marketing Strategy by Dustin W. Stout –
- How To Improve Your LinkedIn Productivity With Third-Party Apps by Viveka Von Rosen
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Facebook Contests by Amanda Disilvestro
- How to Use Twitter Lists for Business by Aaron Lee
- Are You Proud of How You're Spending Your Time? by Elizabeth Grace
- Time Management Is Really Life Management by Matt Mayberry
- A 10-Minute Timer Could Revolutionize Your Productivity by Michelle Bryant
- Giving Effective Feedback When You're Short on Time by Daisy Wademan
- A Formula to Stop You from Overcommitting Your Time by Elizabeth Grace
- 9 Apps That Can Change the Way You Work by Scott Gerber
- The Secret to Becoming 10 Times More Productive? Block Out Time. by Tobi Hannah
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Like a wild animal, the party Toronto's Brews Willis started with 2012's Nerped by a Zircon must adapt to its surroundings, and that's where Brews Willis' sophomore album comes in. The guitars still shred, the bass still bruises, and the drums are still as relentless as the pounding in your head the morning after. The only difference is that Brews Willis is older, wiser, and more mature. Sounding like the Exploding Hearts filtered through skate punk and a two-four of something cheap and chilled, Party's Over is the the sound of Brews Willis all grown up with their fists still in the air.
Here's a collection of photos showcasing Brews Willis' most memorable music-related moments of the past year:
"We were trying to think of a story of our favourite band or musical moment over the past year or whatever and couldn't really remember anything longer then a few days ago. Duh.
So in order to jog some memories (as I do most morning afters) I checked back through our Instagram to see what we'd been up to.
So yeah, this is a little highlight reel jog, back through time of all the cool shit we do that's related to music. 99% of our Instagram is non music related so this should be a quick, high quality summary."
March 9th 2014: Ross takes his first (but not last) bong hit underwater while playing guitar. This string of events set forth the tone and direction for our musical tastes over the next 12 months.
April 7th 2014: We start listening to and announce that we're opening for the @skatersnyc show. Such a rad band – if you don't know them, you should check them out.
May 8th 2014: We DJ a rad party with Connect Four and drink a ton of @pistonheadca thanks to @weareabco @pledgemusic and@rollplaycafe.
May 21st 2014: We fly to LA to record our new album #PartysOver. We have a blast and party a ton and see a few rad shows I can't remember.
August 3rd 2014: We go see Our girl @thenewclassic rocking @veld and it totally rocks #sucks.
August 13th 2014: Ross starts teaching our songs to the newest member of the band.
Oct 7th 2014: We go see @mxpxpx live at @leespalaceTO and time-warp back to high school.
Oct 9th 2014: We see @Nas perform #illmatic live in the front row and we totally lose our shit. Best.
Dec 25th 2014: We pack up our RV and head to Nicaragua to play a sold out NYE show. We wake up sometime in Jan 2015.
Jan 22nd 2015: We get invited to this industry party with The BB Guns who are all #turbobabes And @puptheband #wearethesupergroup.
To connect with Brews Willis, you can visit them at:
Naked Underground Toronto's Guest Contributor Series invites members of Toronto's diverse music scene to contribute personal music-related stories – straight from the source!


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The holy grail of gardening in Zone 8 is April's warm sun and frequent rain. This is when the weather is warm enough to transplant the mighty tomatoes out of doors and to seed the legumes and other tender vegetables and herbs that make up the bounty of summer. In Zone 8, our last frost date is around April 1. You should already have tilled your beds and applied lime and other amendments. But it's not too late to break ground if you are just getting started. Plants are quite forgiving, so even if you do a few things backward, they'll still grow and you'll still have fruits and flowers aplenty. (Find your zone using the map on the right; click to enlarge.)
Sow annuals in prepared beds. Set out transplants. For a longer blooming season, set out some now, some in two weeks and so on until June. Keep them deadheaded after flowering starts and you'll have flowers until frost.
Arrange containers for the patio and replace cool-weather annuals, such as pansies, with other colorful annuals, such as zinnias or marigolds.
Plant new roses now, fertilize older ones.
Plant caladiums and dahlias around mid month.
Plant summer flowering bulbs, such as gladioli, snapdragons, dahlias, ismenes, tuberoses and so on. Plant these in groups every two weeks for a longer blooming season.
Vegetables and herbs
Some vegetables, berries and herbs do better as transplants and others do well when sown directly in the garden as seeds. Some can be done either way.
Transplants: Tomatoes, eggplant, collards, cabbage, cucumbers, dill, basil, lettuces, peppers, strawberries.
Make sure to mulch tomatoes and peppers deeply to conserve water and prevent soil from splashing on the leaves. That's how soil-borne diseases are spread. In fact, pruning off the lower branches of tomato transplants to keep all foliage off the ground is a good idea throughout the summer. Using plenty of lime, which is loaded with calcium, is another good way to prevent tomato diseases such as blossom end rot. A generous handful dug in around new transplants will make for happier tomatoes.
You may also set out perennial herbs at this time, such as oregano, thyme, chives and rosemary. Make sure they are planted in an area where it won't be necessary to disturb their roots as you dig in other crops later on. Many herbs will do well in containers on your deck, right next to the kitchen door. Make sure the containers get plenty of sun and stay moist, but not over watered. Most herbs do not like wet feet.
Direct Seed: Arugula, sugar peas, carrots, turnips, mustard (early in month), beans, cantaloupes, corn, cucumbers, okra, peppers, squash (summer and winter), and watermelon (after all danger of frost is past).
Remember a few rules to keep your crops happy:
• Plant tall crops such as okra, pole beans, tomatoes (if staked) and corn on the north side of other vegetables to avoid shading.
• Plant four or more rows of corn for better pollination. Planting in blocks instead of rows helps if you are short of space.
• Be sure to plant enough vegetables for canning and freezing, and for hungry neighbors. Try to have a plan for preserving the harvest before it overwhelms you. Canning and freezing are good options, as is dehydration.
• Cultivate to control weeds and grass, to break crusty soil and to provide aeration.
• Maintain mulch (straw is a good bet in vegetable gardens) between rows to combat weeds and keep moisture consistent.
• Vegetables need about an inch of water a week. Irrigate if rain doesn't provide.
• Make a second planting within two to three weeks of the first planting of snap beans, corn and squash to extend the harvesting season.
Lime may be applied now at 40 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
Mow frequently starting now and during the summer. Mowing more frequently and cutting off less in each mowing results in a healthier lawn.
De-thatch zoysia, centipede and Bermuda grass lawns. These are warm-season grasses which can also be fertilized or planted this month after last frost.
Prune flowering shrubs after bloom if buds set on new wood.
Prune broadleaf shrubs very lightly as necessary for shaping and removing dead or damaged wood.
Feed azaleas and rhododendrons after bloom.
Feed magnolia grandiflora and other summer-flowering trees and shrubs with well-rotted manure.
Make sure to keep seedlings planted in the past year well watered through their first growing season.
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Breeder Sheri Thompson has been charged with two felony counts of cruel treatment to animals and five misdemeanor counts of violation of owner's duties and operating a kennel without a license. On Oct 16, two adult dogs, a Labrador Retriever and a pregnant Siberian Husky, and four Lab puppies – one deceased – were discovered at Thompson's 10-acre property without adequate food, water or shelter.
According to the forfeiture petition by Lee County prosecutors:
"Two puppies were found in a wire metal cage that was propped off the ground by cement blocks. There was not any food or water in the cage. The third [living] puppy was found in a pull-trailer with two small holes on the door. There was not any food or water in the trailer. The Husky was in a metal fenced kennel and was pregnant. The kennel did not have a clean water supply nor appropriate bedding. The cage had feces throughout. The Husky gave birth to [seven] Husky puppies on October 31, 2009. The animals were seized by members of the Lee County Animal Control and the Lee County Sheriff's Department."
The dogs and puppies are all doing well in the care of the Lee County Animal Shelter.
It's no surprise the article also mentions that Thomson previously pled guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and operating a kennel without a license in 2006 and was given a year's probation.
"Several months later, the American Kennel Club suspended Thompson's privileges for 10 years and imposed a $2,000 fine.
Nearly a decade before that, the AKC banned Thompson from breeding cocker spaniels and collies for 10 years after she refused to allow an inspection of her records and practices."


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Every July, Queen's MBA students spend a week on Bay Street, meeting with alumni to learn about career options, develop their networks, and start their job search. It's a program that's proven popular with students, alumni and employers alike, and capitalizes on the strong sense of community that remains among graduates years after they've completed their studies.
James Austen and Matthew Parker-Jones are current Queen's students, and they participated in the Bay Street trip this summer. Both found the experience rewarding and appreciate the role the alumni interactions played in their transition from focusing on studies to preparing for their careers after graduation.
"The preparation starts in May, so we get a few months' lead-up to plan who to speak with. There are alumni contacts in every sector — finance, consulting, banking, aviation, telecommunications — and at this point in your studies you should be able to narrow down a bit what you want to study and where you want to work," says Mr. Parker-Jones. "Then the big on-campus recruitment push, and most MBA recruiting, happens in September and October. So the July trip gives you a real leg-up, a chance to build a network and make connections before it's time to land a job."
The skills and contacts built up during the networking trip proved very useful for both students, who already have jobs lined up when their studies conclude in the spring.
"I ultimately accepted a job offer, during on-campus recruiting, with a firm I hadn't met with in July," says Mr. Austen, "but of the 10 interviews I had, most were because of connections I made during that trip. I had a lot of confidence going in to those interviews because of those connections, and the practice and comfort really helped even in meetings with new contacts."
Mr. Parker-Jones concurs. "The network of contacts from the Bay Street trip played a very important role," he says. "When you walk into an interview room and you see a friendly face, you've met the people earlier, you know the person across the table and what situation you're going into. It's a big advantage, and it is a big part of what allowed me to land offers."
The format of the Bay Street trip is designed to maximize not only the number of contacts students make, but also the ways in which they can interact with them. Evening cocktail receptions are part of the program, says Brian Marchant, director of the Queen's Business Career Centre, but that's just one aspect of the week.
"The skills you need at a stand-up reception, with groups of people who mingle during the evening, are important," Mr. Marchant points out, "but the key element of the trip are the coffee chats. We set up café-style tables and chairs in the hotel ballroom, and students set up 15-minute one-on-one meetings with alumni. That format promotes more in-depth discussion without the distractions of a more social setting." These brief individual meetings frequently lead to more discussions and introductions when two parties connect.
At the conclusion of the week, the business school provided the setting for one last evening reception, but this year, for the first time, the students were responsible for inviting contacts. They rose to the challenge admirably, Mr. Marchant reports. "We said, this is your evening to invite your network to come and meet with your classmates. They did a wonderful job and brought in their old bosses, classmates from other schools — a really impressive number of contacts into that environment. The students were very pleased with themselves, and we were pleased with them!"
As well as allowing the Queen's students to flex their networking muscles, the Friday reception prepared them for their role when they become alumni: using their connections and experience to help other students.
Graduates are often happy to give back — as mentors or, more casually, by meeting with students at networking events, says Moira Lemke, MBA career consultant at the Haskayne School of Business. She co-ordinates similar events in which local alumni, often in the energy sector, meet with students in social situations, more formal learning experiences, and one-on-one mentoring.
"As busy as alumni are, they're not difficult to recruit to help," Ms. Lemke has found. "They want to stay connected to the school. They have good memories, they remember their own student days, and appreciate the help someone once gave them, so they bend over backward to connect with students. Occasionally we can't match a mentor with a student, just because interests don't line up, and they get right back to us saying, 'What else can we do?' "
The effort that she and her team put into building and maintaining alumni networks pays off for students during the job hunt.
More than two-thirds of jobs landed by new Haskayne grads evolve out of a personal connection, whether through a networking contact, a faculty referral or an alumni introduction. The bulk of alumni stay in-province, Ms. Lemke reports, and their availability is a major asset to MBA students. "The personal touch is often the key," she says, "but especially for the first job out of school."


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Simple food compost bins for kitchens can do marvels. Aside from just keeping your canteen or snack bar clean, it can create wonderful impacts, too. Therefore, it is important for you to learn how to start composting in offices.
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Tim Zagat, co-founder of dining and entertainment Zagat guides, says it's time to establish new dining etiquette. As we read through the list, we keep wondering: how do these rules apply in different countries worldwide? Seasoned travelers, what are some region-specific dining etiquette that you've encountered?
Here's a summary of Zagat's "10 New Rules of Dining Etiquette:"
- Men and women deserve equal service quality. According to Zagat, most diners think men receive better service because they're perceived as the bill payers.
- The person who invites pays the bill unless an agreement made in advance says otherwise.
- Whoever is ready first orders first. The Emily Post tradition is women order first.
- Fiddling with any gadget (e.g., a smartphone) is bad manners.
- Do not bring children to non-relevant restaurants (e.g., romantic places).
- Dress casually, the way they do in Los Angeles.
- Let the restaurant know if you can't make it for a reservation.
- Enjoy yourself, but don't overstay if there's a line of people waiting to dine.
- Chivalry is dead except for the act of door-opening: men should open doors and women should let them.
- Customers should expect good food and service. Short of that, they have every right to be disappointed and tell all their friends.
What say you? Do you agree with Zagat's new rules for dining etiquette? Have you visited parts of the world where this list would not apply?


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Location: London, England
Salary: 28-35k + 15k OTE
The Company:
Global enterprises rely upon the efficient delivery of information to run their businesses. To do this, many of the world's largest organisations use this company's flagship software. This can deliver information anywhere, anytime, and to every employee. With a client list spanning companies from BMW to Vodafone, the global reach of this product has exploded since its creation in 2010.
The company recently saw their total funding reach over £50M after a fourth round at the end of last year. The growth of the young company has been astronomical. They now employ over 200 workers in San Francisco, New York, and London. So, any opportunity here promises personal and professional development unparalleled by competitors.
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You will be joining an innovative team in the marketing department. They are part of a sales development team that has doubled in the last year, and will double again this quarter. You will work with many elite team managers, and a director who was recently named a "Top 50 Sales Development Leader You Should Know". This opportunity will put you in the heart of an organisation that is already in the top 1% of SaaS companies.
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- Identify and act upon prospective leads and opportunities to pass on to the Account Executive
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- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the company and its products
This role offers huge potential for both earning and professional progression, in a company that are well-established and in a period of intense growth!Propel are the UK's largest independent provider of permanent and contract recruitment services to the global digital economy, specialising in commercial, marketing, technical and creative talent. Services advertised by Propel are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. Please be aware that we receive a high volume of applications for our roles, many from people who meet or exceed the requirements. Whilst we try to respond to as many applicants as possible, you can assume that you have not been selected for interview if you do not hear from us within 14 days.


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Deciding what to include is always a challenge. Do I spend time talking about theological topics? The church calendar? Some big church event?
This month, I decided to talk about prayer. These days, prayer is viewed as a rather banal activity, but it is, in fact, one of the most important activities of faithful living.
For the church community I presently serve, congregational prayer is essential. So many things are in the works, and the temptation to plunge forward without listening for God's voice can result in disaster.
We are, after all, human.
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Digital miscreants are using fraudulent developer accounts on Google's Play marketplace to spread malware, a security researcher has found.
Brian Krebs said he discovered a malware writer buying verified developer accounts on Google Play for four times the standard US$25 charge for his "Perkele" Android SMS bot that targets banks and financial institutions in Australia, New Zealand and several other countries, attempting to bypass two-factor authentication.
Pointing to a report by security vendor Kaspersky, Krebs said that almost all mobile malware targets Android devices and that in comparison, Apple's iTunes store does a "stupendous job of keeping out malicious apps."
According to official Google figures, there are over 700,000 apps and games in the Play marketplace.
Krebs' sentiments are echoed by security vendor Avast! which notes that the year-on-year growth of malware on Android jumped 850 percent between 2012 and this year.
Another security vendor, Commtouch, picked up 178,000 Android malware samples in January, this year. Calling the figure "astonishingly high", Commtouch said this actually represents a 16 percent drop from last December, when it gathered over 214,000 unique samples.
Thanks to the hundreds of millions of Android devices sold and lack of security updates from phone vendors, the platform has become a popular target for malware developers who seek access to people's bank accounts, or seek to commit premium SMS and call fraud, as well as corporate espionage.


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If you happen to be at San Francisco International Airport, check out this fascinating exhibit at the The Aviation Museum and Library entitled Fashion In Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design. I don't know much about fashion but whenever I'm at the airport, I tend to check out what the flight attendants are wearing and I have my favorites. Singapore Airlines is one of them as the uniform looks more like a dress than a standard business attire. The exhibit presents seventy female airline uniform ensembles and additional accessories that date from 1930 to the present and traces the development of uniform design from the anonymous, in-house origins of the pre-war and Utility era, through the renowned couturiers and fashion houses of today.
If you would like to know the Ins and Outs of Becoming a Fashion Designer, read this comprehensive article published by Sun Tat Label.
The airline uniform occupies a unique place in the history of women's wear. For more than eighty-five years, the airlines' passenger-service and safety professionals—variably called stewardess, hostess, and flight attendant—have been dressed in outfits designed to signify a distinct role in the workplace, project the identity of their employer, and reflect prevailing fashions of the times. These often conflicting demands of singularity, diversity, and conformity have created a distinct garment type, one that has penetrated deeply into the social conscience of popular culture while providing fashion designers with remarkable challenges and creative opportunities.On view at The Aviation Museum and Library through January 8.
If you would like to know the Ins and Outs of Becoming a Fashion Designer, read this comprehensive article published by Sun Tat Label.
|Transcontinental & Western Air hostess uniform by Howard Greer, 1944
|Trans World Airlines hostess uniform by Oleg Cassini, 1955
|Pan American World Airways stewardess uniform by Don Loper, 1959
|Braniff International Airways hostess uniform by Emilio Pucci, 1966
|United Air Lines stewardess uniform by Jean Louis, 1968
|Air France stewardess uniform by Cristóbal Balenciaga, 1969
|Pan American World Airways stewardess uniform by Frank Smith for Evan-Picone, 1971
|Trans World Airlines flight attendant uniform by Valentino, 1971
|United Airlines flight attendant uniform by Stan Herman, 1976
|Qantas Airways flight attendant uniform by Yves Saint Laurent, 1986
|Aeroméxico flight attendant uniform, 2008
|Virgin Atlantic Airways flight attendant uniform by Vivienne Westwood, 2014


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Tres Agaves St Patrick's Day ExperienceEver wonder what it would be like to mix St. Patrick's day and Cinco de Mayo? Enter San Patricio (or St. Patrick) de Melaque, a small village south of Puerto Vallarta known for its beaches and seafood. The yearly town festival, held during the week leading up to St. Patrick's day, is a spectacle that would be enough to make Dublin proud - a swirl of shamrocks, green clothing, Mexican flags and Tequila that is unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Upon Your ArrivalGuests will arrive at the airport, and driven to the town of Tequila outside of Guadalajara (Mexico's 2nd largest city). A charming colonial pueblo, they will check into our centrally located hotel there.
Agave OrientationAfter checking in on the first night, guests will be treated to an "agave-orientation" from our expert guide, which will familiarize them with the basics of concepts underlying Tequila production. From there, the group will make its way into town, where they will enjoy a banquet-style dinner featuring traditional Jaliscan fare.
Distilleries & TastingsRising early the next morning, the group will head to the Tres Agaves agave fields. Perched above the town of Tequila, the fields offer increidble views of the valley & the Tequila volcano, as well as the opportunity to see a Jima (agave harvest) in action. From there, we will head back into town to the Tres Agaves distillery, El Llano. Just off the cobblestone streets of Silverio Nuñez (home to some of the biggest name brands in the Tequila world), El Llano is operated by the fifth-generation master-distiller, Eduardo Orendain, in a charming artisan distillery. To cap it off we will head to La Capilla for some world-famous Batanga cocktails made by the octogenarian proprietor, Don Javier.
San Patricio de MelaqueAfter polishing off a Batanga, we will jump in the van for the ride to Melaque. Arriving that evening, you will get a taste for of the action as the town square fills with revelers gearing up for the evening's festivities. The next few days will be filled with education (we will visit a tuba, or palm wine, distillery), relaxation (our hotel is on the beach), and of course, the unique spectacle of the festival of San Patricio de Melaque turned green for St Patrick's day.
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There's a lot of information out there regarding the best ways to get jobs in front of the camera, but what about everyone who wants to work behind the scenes? They may not be the faces on billboards, but the members of the film crew are the ones who make it all come to life. Here, we break down crew members, what they do, and how to get a job behind the camera.
- What does the film crew do and why are they important?
- What are the different crew jobs?
- If I don't have experience, where do I start?
- What will I need to apply?
- What's the deal with unions?
- Do I need to be in NYC or L.A. to get a film crew job?
- What are some entry-level crew jobs I can apply for if I don't have any experience?
The film crew consists of dozens of different professionals, all of whom have the skill and talent to make sure the set runs smoothly, and that the story being told on film is being communicated effectively and efficiently.
Below, you'll find a breakdown of various on-set jobs, what skills are needed for each, and how to get one.
Director: Directors are the leaders of the entire set. It's their responsibility to keep track of the moving pieces while ensuring the vision of the project is maintained. Directors will also work with the actors to get the best performance possible. Other aspects of the project they oversee include hiring, script adjustments, shot compositions, and editing.
Important skills to have as a director are leadership, patience, organization, and a sharp and defined aesthetic, as well as experience with various other film production jobs in order to know how to best communicate with the entire team.
Since being a director is one of the highest-ranking jobs you can have, it's not the kind of thing you can find an opening for online and apply for. Being a director often means starting in other jobs on set and working your way up. Going to film school can be especially helpful if you want to be a director, both to hone your craft and develop a network of people with whom to work. It's also important to get a lot of assistant director work, internships, and mentorships. Creating your own work and putting it out there (online, submitting it to film festivals, having a director's reel, etc.) can also help you land partnerships and gigs moving forward. This is perhaps one of the least defined paths in the film industry, but also one of the most rewarding for many people.
First Assistant Director: First ADs are the right-hand people to the director on set. They manage talent, crew, and filming while also handling various daily responsibilities. Additionally, certain ADs might be in charge of giving direction to background talent. Helpful skills for a first AD include leadership, organization, and communication.
Production job search sites such as Backstage.com, EntertainmentCareers.net, ProductionHub.com, and WorkinEntertainment.com are great places to look for this kind of work, as well as tapping into your network.
Second Assistant Director: Second ADs serve as the assistant to the first AD, though they're typically only found on larger sets. Their work can include jobs such as scheduling, writing call sheets, figuring out equipment requirements, and wrangling background actors. Necessary skills include leadership, communication, and attention to detail.
Executive Producer: EPs are responsible for the financing of a production. They're not necessarily involved with day-to-day filming, but their opinions are often held in high regard as a result of the fact that they're signing the paychecks. Valuable skills for an EP include fundraising, networking, organization, and a strong financial and business background.
Being an executive producer is another job that you don't just apply for (though there are many, many projects looking for EPs to back them!). Having a strong financial or business background—especially in show biz—is helpful, as is being extremely well-connected with a strong support network to pull from. Working as a regular producer on various projects can help lead to becoming an executive producer. Sometimes, actors are EPs on projects they believe in and want to have a greater artistic say in. Creating your own work, being on the lookout for projects that catch your eye, and forming partnerships with artists is another great way to go about it.
Producer: Producers are in charge of overall logistics, ensuring the set runs smoothly along with the director, and tend to be on set more often than EPs. There can also be producers specific to different aspects of the set. For example, there may be a different producer for finances, crew, locations, etc. They help with daily tasks such as meeting budgets, adjusting scripts, and working with the location manager. In addition to day-to-day producing tasks, it's their job to "put out fires."
Skills needed include organization, communication, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and a strong working knowledge of the various jobs on set.
There are colleges and universities these days that teach arts administration and management (like the New School and the Hartt School), which is a great background for being a producer. Making your own work and getting involved with projects you're passionate about is another great way to get into producing, since it'll help you start to form a network from which to draw work. It'll also be useful in teaching you about every aspect of the industry.
Production Assistant: PAs are the extra set of hands all film sets need. Their tasks include setting up tables and chairs, charging and distributing walkie-talkies, locking up the set when filming starts, grabbing coffee and food, anticipating the higher-ups' needs, completing errands, arriving first and leaving last, cleaning up at the end of the day, and paperwork. If you want an introduction to life on a set, this position will give you a taste of what the day-to-day routine is like. It's also the place a lot of people on set start when they get involved with film production before moving on to other departments or up to higher-level jobs.
Important skills include flexibility, communication, adaptability, and willingness to work hard with long hours.
Standard job sites will likely have PA job listings, but you should also research local production companies to see about any entry-level work they might have available for which you can apply.
Line Producer: Line producers are the people in charge of money and preparing the budget. They keep track of expenses such as salaries and daily operating costs for things like equipment, craft services, location rentals, etc. Skills needed for line producing include a finance or business background, attention to detail, and good organizational skills. Having a producing, finance, or business background is a good way to find jobs as a line producer.
Production Manager: Production managers are other members of the crew who help with overall logistics to make sure the set runs smoothly. Duties can include organizing equipment, keeping track of crew, location scouting, obtaining permits, and keeping track of the schedule. Production managers also work closely with producers on set.
A production manager is best served by being organized, communicative, able to keep calm under pressure, having a working knowledge of all aspects of the set, and paying close attention to detail. If you're familiar with theater, this position is similar to that of stage manager.
Associate Producer: Associate producers assist the producers on set, helping them with the day-to-day tasks from preproduction through postproduction. Duties can include organizing scripts, writing, and editing. Skills needed include organization, communication, attention to detail, and an ability to multitask.
Makeup Artist: Makeup artists work together with the director, hairstylist, and wardrobe department to ensure that the aesthetic of the project is achieved and to help visually move the story forward. Skills needed include creativity, artistry, communication, historical knowledge of different kinds of makeup, and training with both stage makeup and special effects. MakeupArtistJobs.com and GetMakeupArtistJobs.com are good entry resources for jobs.
Hairstylist: Hairstylists work with the director and wardrobe department to ensure that the aesthetic of the project is successful and historically accurate, as well as to help visually move the story forward. Helpful skills include creativity, artistry, communication, historical knowledge of various hairstyles, and technical training with hairstyling. BehindTheChair.com, Indeed.com, and SalonJobs.com are good resources for openings.
Wardrobe Stylist: Sometimes referred to as costume designers, members of the wardrobe department are responsible for working with the director to visually enhance a character through clothing in order to help tell the story and make sure their dress is historically accurate. Skills needed include creativity, design knowledge, communication, historical expertise, technical expertise, and experience in a wardrobe or costume shop. Many wardrobe stylists went to school for design or costuming.
Cinematographer/Director of Photography: Cinematographers, also known as the directors of photography, or DPs for short, are responsible for the overall aesthetic of the project. They are in charge of the camera department and call the shots (pun intended) along with the director when it comes to the type of camera and lens used, as well as the framing, lighting choices, and camera movements.
In order to be a cinematographer, you must have real artistry and creativity, as well as the necessary technical skills for various cameras often learned at film school or on set. This is a job you build up to over the years, not something you would enter a set for the first time doing; you can start by doing camera assistant and camera operator work. Creating your own work and eventually making a reel out of it will help show others your aesthetic and experience with the position.
Camera Operator: Camera operators are the people who hold and maneuver the camera. On smaller sets, the DP and camera operator can sometimes be the same person. On larger sets, the camera operators work under the direction of the DP to move the camera, whether it be on a Steadicam, drone, crane, or dolly. The larger the size of the project, the more camera operators there will be to individually operate whatever equipment the scene needs.
Camera Assistant: Camera assistants are the people making sure actors are in focus throughout the shot, working closely with the camera operator to achieve this goal. (Again, if it's a small set, the DP is likely doing the job of both the camera operator and the camera assistant.) In order to make sure the camera is in focus, they will pull focus (meaning to change focus throughout a shot), create marks for actors to hit to establish shot distance, and make sure the correct lens is being used. They will also keep track of any equipment needed for the camera, including batteries, data cards, or accessories, as well as slate the scene to make sure that the sound syncs up properly in postproduction.
In order to be a camera assistant, you must be trained in how a camera works and operates, either through film school or on-set training. Try researching local production companies to see about any entry-level work they might have available.
Videographer and Photographer: Videographers and photographers capture behind-the-scenes footage for documentary or marketing purposes. Not all sets have these roles, but if they do, you must have a good artistic eye, creativity, and working knowledge of video and still cameras in order to work as a videographer or photographer.
Gaffer: Gaffers are the head lighting technicians on set. They help to shape the light design by using equipment such as gels, bulbs, diffusion filters, and light placement to achieve the desired aesthetic results on camera. Gaffers need to communicate with the DP and director so everyone's vision for the light in the scene is on the same page. On small sets, the gaffer, grip, and best boy might all be the same position.
To be a gaffer, you have to be trained in light design, have effective communication, be creative, and have an aesthetic eye for how the visual in the scene helps to move the story forward.
Grip: Grips are responsible for the execution of the light design that the gaffer, DP, and director agree upon. They will physically execute the desired light by using lighting equipment to create diffusions, shadows, and patterns in the scene. They also have the important job of ensuring the safety of the light equipment so that everything is secure. On large sets, there can be more than one grip, in which case there is a key grip, who tells the other grips what to do.
Best Boy: Best boys are next in command to the grip and the gaffer, helping them out with whatever they may need, essentially acting as a foreman. This includes tasks such as ensuring the generators are working when needed, making sure the cables are correctly and safely stored, and that the lights are set up correctly with the proper bulbs and equipment in place. If the position is held by a woman, it is appropriate to call the job the best girl.
To be a best boy, you must be trained in light design and be able to effectively communicate with the rest of the lighting department.
Sound Mixer: Sound mixers are in charge of the sound department. They make sure all audio levels are correct, check individual mic and recording levels, and transfer files onto media cards. If you're interested in music or sound design and are technically savvy, this could be a position for you.
Boom Operator: The job of boom operators is to hold the boom pole with the microphone on the end so actors' sound can be properly recorded.
To have this job, first and foremost, you need very honed upper body strength—you will be holding the boom pole above your head throughout the course of the shoot. More seriously, patience, communication, and attention to detail while performing this job are what will help to create top-notch sound quality.
Script Supervisor: Script supervisors oversee continuity and make sure everyone is sticking to the script. If a production films on multiple days or shoots a lot of takes, it's important that someone is paying attention to where props are placed, how hair was styled, etc., so that when it's edited together in postproduction, it all appears seamless in the final cut. By nature, script supervisors should be extremely detail-oriented, organized, observant, and patient.
Film production is a lot like other fields in that there's lots of competition and you may have to settle for a job you don't want and work your way up from there. If you don't have any experience, start by taking classes, interning, and volunteering on small sets. Often, students are more than happy to have help in the form of free labor and in turn, you learn the ropes.
The more time you spend on set, especially in different positions, the more you'll be educated and can cross over from job to job as you decide what position is right for you. You can also grow in the business with the directors you start working with, so it can pay to start small, work hard, and build relationships.
Like a lot of jobs in the film industry, when you first start out there may not be a lot of paid work, but as you continue to hone your craft and gain experience, you'll work on bigger and bigger projects. You will also have to begin nonunion until you've gained the experience and expertise needed to join the union.
Also, don't underestimate the power of creating your own work. You'll learn what works and what doesn't on the fly, in addition to gaining an appreciation for all the varied jobs that appear on set.
In order to apply for film crew jobs, you will first and foremost need a properly formatted résumé. Your résumé should be very simple, clean, and easy to read. Be sure to limit it to one page. List your experience, internships, mentorships, and relevant school projects, as well as any acceptances to or awards from film festivals or contests. Highlight any experience you have working long hours (without being too obvious about it) in order to let your prospective employer know that you're fine in that type of work environment.
For a lot of the positions, especially the creative ones such as DP, wardrobe stylist, gaffer, etc., a portfolio is necessary as well. It's very helpful to have a website that people can go to and see all your work in one place. (Having your resume and contact info on there is important as well!)
Being a member of specific job search websites that are geared toward film crew jobs is also important. Also, research local production companies to see if they have any entry-level work you can apply for. Work begets work, so be sure to build and maintain as many relationships as possible. The longer you're in the industry, the more people you will know, which will hopefully lead to more jobs down the road.
The largest union for behind-the-camera jobs is known as IATSE (the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada). Another, broader group is the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, colloquially known as "Teamsters."
In theory, hiring a union member of the film crew should ensure a certain level of skill and professionalism. This isn't to say that talented nonunion crew members don't exist, but union status does denote a certain level of accomplishment in your career.
However, hiring union members often means there are more rules to the hiring process, including the projects someone can work on. The upside of being a union member is that you are protected on many fronts such as pay, working conditions, overtime, etc. Keep in mind that if a show is unionized, the project is legally obligated to hire only union workers.
No! Shoots take place all over the world. You can apply remotely to companies that are based out of hubs such as NYC or L.A. and then be hired as a local where you live, closer to where the shoot will take place. Or if you're willing to travel to work on a set—which may or may not be covered in your contract, depending on the specific project—you can apply from wherever you live and then travel to the location. If the production covers travel and lodging, great. If you will only be hired as what is referred to as a "local hire" (someone for whom housing and transportation is not provided), having friends or relatives willing to host you can allow for more job freedom.
The classic entry-level crew job is that of a production assistant. As mentioned earlier, being a PA means you get to do a little bit of anything that needs doing: setting up tables and chairs, charging and distributing walkies, locking up the set when filming starts, running to grab coffees and food, anticipating the higher-ups' needs, completing errands, being the first on set and the last to leave, cleaning up at the end of the day, and filling out paperwork. If you want an introduction to life on a set, this position will give you a taste of what set life is like and allow you to observe many of the other film crew positions in action.
Another good entry-level option is the office production assistant. This position is more for behind-the-scenes, administrative tasks of working in a film production office. With this position, you may have a greater chance of networking as everything starts, ends, and travels through the office. (Writers, directors, props, cameras, etc.)
If you already know what on-set job you'd like to do, you can always specialize by being someone's assistant. This is dependent on the size of the set (and whether or not you're willing to work for free for experience), but there are all types of assistant positions you can try your hand at to gain experience: wardrobe assistant, camera assistant, etc.
The grip or best boy can also often be an entry-level position, as can the script supervisor.
Together, the film crew creates the magic behind the lens which in turn allows the story to come to life in front of it. There are a plethora of jobs on a film crew that cover a wide range of skill sets. If you have a love for film and know your strengths, there is sure to be a job that's right for you.