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The real genius of "Rocketman", other than Elton John and Bernie Taupin themselves, is the wonderful narrative conceit of framing the story as a rehab confessional. It allows the makers or this musical fantasy to dive deep into the unreliable narration of a man who may be willing to air the dirty laundry of his … Continue reading And it seems to be, he lived his life burning candles at both ends. Rocketman (2019) Review
It's 'peak' AssHat as he returns with a review of Netflix's Murder Mountain
With our current appetite for true crime documentaries set to ravenous, the chefs at Netflix have served up another mouthwatering main course with "Murder Mountain". This six-part 40-something minute episode documentary charts the rise and fall of the illegal weed farming community of Humboldt County Northern California from its meteoric rise from a hippy commune … Continue reading It's 'peak' AssHat as he returns with a review of Netflix's Murder Mountain
The First Purge (2018) Review
What better viewing choice on the 4th of July than the latest instalment in the satirical horror series, one that goes back to the beginning and commemorates the very start of the decline of the land of the so-called free? "The First Purge" sets out to explain just how a society could come to adopt … Continue reading The First Purge (2018) Review
Sicario 2: Soldado (2018) Review
It's impossible to view "Sicario 2: Soldado" in isolation from the current real-world events along America's southern border. Indeed, the film finds itself cruelly separated from the comfort of director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins' reassuring presence. Also discarded is Emily Blunt's FBI agent Kate Macer and with her any shred of conscience "Sicario" … Continue reading Sicario 2: Soldado (2018) Review
American Made (2017) Review
If you thought off-the-books, quasi-legal internecine government shenanigans were a practice brought to the White House by a tangerine reality TV buffoon, wait until you get a load of what was going on the last time a former celebrity became commander in chief. Telling the mostly true story of Barry Seal, a former TWA pilot … Continue reading American Made (2017) Review
Moonlight (2017) Review
Beautifully structured and elegantly restrained, Barry Jenkins' deceptively simple three act coming of age drama packs a powerful emotional punch as we follow Chiron, a disaffected young black man growing up and struggling with his identity and sexuality in suburban Miami. Throughout each of the acts, assaying a different period of Chiron's life, we're treated … Continue reading Moonlight (2017) Review
T2 Trainspotting (2017) Review
Choose a sequel. Choose mounting a follow-up to an iconic 1996 film and hope that the audience cares. Choose revisiting old favourite characters to see what new shenanigans they're up to And choose watching history repeat itself. Choose looking to the past instead of embracing a future. Choose Renton, Sickboy and Begbie unchanged but older … Continue reading T2 Trainspotting (2017) Review
Trainspotting (1996) Review
Shot on an indie budget, "Trainspotting" was a brash, foul-mouthed, grotty little movie with blockbuster sized ambition. Wilfully anarchic and wildly spirited, it proved to be a real shot in the arm for a British film industry pigeonholed by Merchant Ivory dramas and sickly sweet rom-coms. The story of four junkies: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Sickboy … Continue reading Trainspotting (1996) Review
War On Everyone (2016) Review
"War On Everyone" sees acclaimed director John Michael McDonagh taking a leaf out of Tarantino's book and nearly everything but the front and back covers from the Shane Black playbook to bring us a profane and anarchically violent comedy so dark is rivals Vantablack for pitch blackness. Bob Bolaño (Michael Peña) and Terry Monroe (Alexander … Continue reading War On Everyone (2016) Review
Sausage Party (2016) Review
You know those hilarious conversations when you're shooting the shit with your friends, high or drunk or whatever? Now, imagine someone made an animated movie based on them. Welcome to "Sausage Party". In a world where food has consciousness, all they ever want is to be chosen and taken to 'the great beyond'. But when … Continue reading Sausage Party (2016) Review
Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) Review
They say the dose makes the poison and your enjoyment of boisterous comedy "Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates" will depend very much on your individual tolerance of Adam Devine. Mike and Dave Stangle (Adam Devine and Zac Efron), the poster boys for arrested development, are given an ultimatum leading up to their beloved sister's … Continue reading Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) Review
Bad Neighbours 2 (2016) Review
I love "Bad Neighbours", even though it represented a watershed moment for me personally: it was the first time I'd found myself siding with the 'boring' old folk in a war of the generations comedy. I'm not getting any younger so sure, sign me up for another tour of duty and let the second park … Continue reading Bad Neighbours 2 (2016) Review
Grimsby (2016) Review
If you want some kind of context to understand the tone of Sasha Baron Cohen's seminal (at least as far as elephants are concerned) new movie "Grimsby", then know this: Rebel Wilson is an island of subdued subtlety amid the crass, lowbrow and profoundly tasteless shenanigans. When Norman 'Nobby' Butcher, proud resident of Grimsby finally … Continue reading Grimsby (2016) Review
Love (2015) Review
There's a point near the half way mark in Gaspar Noé's provocatively explicit romantic drama "Love" where its raison d'être is revealed and the movie sheds any remaining inhibitions of being anything other than a pseudo-autobiographical sublimation of Noé himself. It happens when our protagonist Murphy (Karl Glusman) tells Electra (Aomi Muyuck) that he has a … Continue reading Love (2015) Review
Dirty Grandpa (2016) Review
Long revered as one of the greatest actors of all time, Robert De Niro's more recent output is probably best described as a mixed bag. It's been hard to discount the possibility that he's adopted the Michael Caine approach of saying 'yes' to whatever he's offered or whatever offers the best pay day. Perhaps Robert De … Continue reading Dirty Grandpa (2016) Review
American Ultra (2015) Review
Directed by Nima Nourizadeh ("Project X"), "American Ultra" is a gleefully gory action comedy about a small town stoner who, unbeknownst to him, is a highly trained CIA operative. Mike (Jesse Eisenberg) spends his time getting high and doodling a comic about a monkey astronaut but when a customer utters a strange sequence of words … Continue reading American Ultra (2015) Review
The Night Before (2015) Review
If the sentimentality of "Christmas With The Coopers" doesn't get your fairy lights twinkling and the spooky shenanigans of "Krampus" leave your pudding more duff than plum, perhaps bawdy festive comedy "The Night Before" will put the snap back in your Christmas cracker. From the director and stars of "50/50", "The Night Before" tells the … Continue reading The Night Before (2015) Review
24/007: The Complete Craggus' Bond Voyage
Every Bond movie retrospective, in release order, for your reading convenience. Click on Craggus' Bond Voyage at the end of each review to return here. *SPOILERS* … Continue reading 24/007: The Complete Craggus' Bond Voyage
Sicario (2015) Review
Gritty, grim and deeply nihilistic, "Sicario" is a dark and brooding thriller which examines the murky realpolitik of America's 'War On Drugs' along the US/ Mexican border. Idealistic FBI Agent Kate Mercer (Emily Blunt) is recruited by a government official (Josh Brolin) and his mysterious partner (Benicio del Toro) to join an inter-agency task force … Continue reading Sicario (2015) Review
Ted 2 (2015) Review
If the main duty of a sequel is to provide the audience with more of what they enjoyed the first time round, then "Ted 2" succeeds admirably. Crammed with the sophomoric, scatological and scattergun humour that is Seth MacFarlane's calling card, if you liked the first one, you'll probably enjoy this one too…just maybe not … Continue reading Ted 2 (2015) Review
Live And Let Die (1973) Review
With Americana firmly in the ascendance and coming off the back of the box office revival of "Diamonds Are Forever", Tom Mankiewicz was given the task of penning the follow-up which would usher in yet another actor as James Bond, 007. The stage was set for a funky, voodoo-infused tale of heroin smuggling and who … Continue reading Live And Let Die (1973) Review
The Hungover Games (2014) Review
You know what's funny? Mashing together a whole bunch of pop culture movie references and characters, jam them into an untidy and illogical chimera of two film franchises, one of which self-destructed thanks to its own sequels and then throw it at the screen to see what sticks. Oh wait, not funny – what's the … Continue reading The Hungover Games (2014) Review
Unfinished Business (2015) Review
It's a rare thing for me to hate a movie so intensely while watching it, but within half an hour Vince Vaughan's latest 'comedy vehicle' had me surreptitiously checking IMDB on my phone to see what the running time was. If it had been anything more than the 91 [excruciating] minutes listed, I may have … Continue reading Unfinished Business (2015) Review
Inherent Vice (2015) Review
It's little wonder the most common witticism being thrown around in respect of Paul Thomas Anderson's latest is 'Incoherent Vice'. It's almost irresistible - and already has a dedicated Twitter feed to curate its usage. Despite its instant cliché status, it makes a good point though because this adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's 2009 novel, is … Continue reading Inherent Vice (2015) Review
Horns (2014) Review
Although it borrows heavily from classic horror imagery, "Horns" isn't really a horror movie and despite some clever subversion of religious faith and nifty Easter Eggs where the licence plates of the principle players' cars point to character-relevant bible chapters it's not really a religious satire in the vein of "Dogma" either. It works well … Continue reading Horns (2014) Review
Space Station 76 (2014) Review
Welcome to the world of tomorrow…yesterday! If you're hoping for a laugh-a-minute retro sci-fi comedy romp then "Space Station 76" is likely to disappoint. While it is an affectionate pastiche of 1970's vision of the future, the retro sci-fi trappings and space station setting are largely ancillary to the film's real focus: the universal trials … Continue reading Space Station 76 (2014) Review
Dredd (2012) Review + #DayOfDredd Competition: Win 1 of 3 Copies of the film on 3d BluRay
Starring Karl Urban, "Dredd" is a lean, muscular, unapologetically violent thriller based on the popular '2000AD' comic character. Stripping away the excess of the previous Sylvester Stallone film, "Dredd" takes us to a grittier Mega City One, as Dredd is evaluating rookie Judge Anderson (Olivia Thirlby). When they are called to the picturesque in name … Continue reading Dredd (2012) Review + #DayOfDredd Competition: Win 1 of 3 Copies of the film on 3d BluRay
Puncture (2011) Review
I suspect the worldwide success of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" has something to do with this film finally getting a UK DVD/ BluRay release on 21st July, albeit under the alternative title of "Injustice" and with almost zero publicity. Released Stateside in 2011, "Puncture" tells the true story of Mike Weiss (Chris Evans), a … Continue reading Puncture (2011) Review
Sabotage (2014) Review
I've consulted the Oxford English Dictionary, Webster's and even urbandictionary.com and none of them provide a definition of "Sabotage" which relates to any of the events in this flaccid, misogynistic, excessively violent and profanity-laden film. Saved from the straight-to-DVD bargain bin by the presence of Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Sabotage" is more of a mystery thriller than the … Continue reading Sabotage (2014) Review
Bad Neighbours (2014) Review
I had a sudden epiphany while watching "Bad Neighbours" – I'm old. There's no getting away from it, I have no grounds to empathise or side with the cool young party people. Instead, I'm further along the grown up married/ kids/ mortgage path even than Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly (Rose Byrne) Radner. Luckily, this … Continue reading Bad Neighbours (2014) Review
The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013) Review
"The Wolf Of Wall Street" is a big, ballsy movie. It's loud, brash and gets right in your face. It's obscene, profane and gratuitous in every possible way and might just be the best film I've seen in the past twelve months. Incredibly, it's based on a true story: the memoirs of the real Jordan … Continue reading The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013) Review
Filth (2013) Review
Typical: you wait ages for a film about Scotland and then two come along at once. But where "Sunshine On Leith" was the happy, charming, airy Dr Jekyll, "Filth" is a dark, twisted, wanton Mr Hyde. "Filth" doesn't just lift the rock to peer at Scotland's sordid underbelly, it kicks the rock over, drops its … Continue reading Filth (2013) Review
This Is The End (2013) Review
The stoner movie to end all stoner movies – literally. Seth Rogen's latest is a drug, alcohol, sex and Milky Way-fuelled comedy blowout with apocalyptic bite as he sends up himself, his friends and the celebrity LA lifestyle. Revolving around a housewarming party thrown by James Franco, played with a indulgent, knowing egotistism by, erm, James … Continue reading This Is The End (2013) Review


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Watch BB-8 bow to Prince William and Prince Harry at Star Wars premiere
The robot 'met' the two royals on the red carpet at the European premiere of 'The Last Jedi' at the Royal Albert Hall
Star Wars robot BB-8 bowed to Prince William and Prince Harry on the red carpet at the European premiere of The Last Jedi last night (December 12) – watch footage of the moment below.
The European premiere was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night, and saw the stars of the film meeting fans ahead of The Last Jedi's wide release tomorrow (December 14).
- Read more: Why BB-8 is better than R2-D2
During the premiere, Princes William and Harry made their way down the red carpet to be greeted by BB-8, who features in the new film after making its debut in The Force Awakens.
The robot was then seen bowing to the Princes in footage you can see below.
William and Harry later spoke to members of The Last Jedi cast, including John Boyega, Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley.
BB-8 also had the pleasure of meeting Radiohead's Thom Yorke last weekend, with the frontman attending the LA premiere alongside Italian actress, and girlfriend, Dajana Roncione.
Director Rian Johnson dedicated the LA premiere to the late Carrie Fisher in a speech, reflecting on what he thought Fisher would be thinking if she was watching.
"I want to dedicate tonight to Carrie, who is up there right now flipping me the bird, saying, 'Damn it Rian, don't you dare make this night a solemn tribute,'" he said, adding: "So let's all have a blast tonight for Carrie."

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report in October highlighting developments including new products, services and trends from financial technology startups and traditional financial institutions with the potential to produce consumer benefits.
"Innovation has enormous potential to improve the financial lives of consumers," CFPB Director Richard Cordray said at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas. "At the same time, market developments cannot skirt the need for strong consumer protection. Through Project Catalyst and other Bureau activities, we are working to expand our own knowledge and to foster a consumer financial marketplace where emerging products can be developed that are safe and beneficial for consumers."
Project Catalyst revealed a range of innovative marketplace developments. Highlights include:
- Expanding access to credit: The CFPB estimates that roughly 45 million Americans have either no credit history, or credit history that is too scarce or too stale to generate a credit score. A number of innovators are seeking to expand responsible access to credit.
- Supporting safe consumer financial records access: Innovative tools for personal financial management can help families better manage their finances and weather financial shocks.
- Better cash-flow management: Some fintech companies are developing tools to help address challenges posed by a time lag in cash flow for expenses and income.
- Increasing options for student loan refinancing: In 2013, the bureau highlighted concerns around the lack of student loan refinancing options. Project Catalyst learned of fintech companies offering borrowers with high-rate student loan debt an opportunity to refinance.
- Modernizing mortgage servicing platforms: Companies are looking to adopt or build technology platforms to improve loan servicing and provide more flexibility and scalability as compared with legacy platforms.
- Improving credit reporting engagement: Fintech firms are developing tools to improve consumer engagement around credit reporting and address issues around accuracy and understanding.
- Improving peer-to-peer money transfers: Project Catalyst learned of a number of fintech firms working to make money transfers more consumer friendly. For example, some companies want to provide real-time price comparison services, so people sending money overseas can easily find the cheapest and most convenient ways to do so.
- Supporting consumer savings: Companies offering services designed to help build emergency savings can help consumers determine how much they can afford to save based on their income and expenses, and automate their choice to save money.
Cordray acknowledged an affinity for those seeking to harness new technologies to better serve customers since the CFPB is also a new agency. "We are committed to being data-driven, and we have adopted innovative approaches to fulfill our mission."
Corday described how the CFPB handled over one million consumer complaints to date, made publicly available and accessible through an API. Users have the ability to search, sort, and filter data based on specific criteria or tags, and can download data in their desired formats. "We analyze this data ourselves using natural language processing and other methods. Our new eRegulations tool eases access to the vast body of federal consumer finance regulations and renders them searchable by consumers and industry alike. We are building web-based tools to help people make financial decisions. We have also issued a set of influential principles that reflects our vision for protecting and supporting consumers in the push for faster payment systems."
— Read 10 Principles for Better Fintech Policymaking on ThinkAdvisor's TechCenter.


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I thought that now and again it won't hurt to talk about gear.
Everyone should have a good walk around prime lens and I heard good things about the fujinon 23mm f2. (35mm equiv)
It's quite excellent. This quick low light snap looks good. So this is my personal choice.


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Another game I worked on for NZ's finest game company Sidhe Interactive has been released, so I can talk about it: Madagascar Kartz I worked on this one in parallel with the Hot Wheels game, and it's good to see it out in the world. Sidhe recently tweeted a link to this 4.5/5 review of the game, which sums up the whole thing pretty well.
My primary role on MK was to write the incidental comments that the characters say during the races. Working on well-established characters was quite fun, as they all had a very distinctive voice, particularly King Julien whose dialogue in the films was largely improvised by Sacha Baron Cohen. I really pushed myself hard to try and embed appropriate gags in short stand-alone sentences, and I was pleased with the results. The tiny snatches of dialogue in the trailer don't sound like mine, which emphasizes another point – I'm just working on one step in a long process that is itself just one strand of a much larger project. Things get changed a lot as they go, particularly for licensed games, and it's entirely possible that none of the work I do survives to the released game.
Here's another example, a game I worked on a couple years back, Speed Racer. Another licensed game, based on the cult money-loser by the Wachowski Bros. The game was extremely well-received, so it's a shame it didn't get much benefit from the movie which mostly left audiences baffled and overstimulated. Anyway, here's some gameplay that I nabbed off YouTube. See how, through the whole clip, characters make comments which appear at the top of the screen? A lot of those are mine. I was particularly stoked to see that "Ha ha ha ha ha!" got in with the correct amount of "ha"s…
There's a bit less talking in this Battle Force 5 gameplay, and it's hard to hear, but again a bunch of it is mine:
So, yeah. The glamorous world of the computer game industry! These were all fun projects, and it's a good challenge to the writing craft to try and devise five hundred variants on "I'm going to win and you're not". Good times! I've just picked up another gig with Sidhe so looking forward to getting stuck into that one too!
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Nosework competing in 2015 and 2016 has been a little rough for Terra and I, as we have been waitlisted on over 10 attempts to enter any NW2 trial just about anywhere within a day's drive of NY. There is a serious bottleneck of competitors, and I try not to notice the trials being offered in Montana and Oregon, taunting me for being on the wrong side of the country. It will take us a lot longer than I thought to earn our NW2.
BUT, we had a great weekend in Pennsylvania a couple weeks ago, at our first Element Specialty Trial, which are mini-trials, with only one element type search, four times. This one was for exterior searches, with all the outdoor challenges and distractions. Terra was a super star, as always, and put in a huge effort, had a total blast, and made me proud by getting Second Place for fastest overall time!!! What a champ! She also got first place for fastest search in the covered pavilion, which you will see below.
Check out these searches, where we were lucky enough to have them filmed! Nosework is so fun!


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'I Came Here With a Suitcase 30-Something Years Ago'
Amid Georgetown's third-wave coffee explosion is an airy Chinese teahouse that has stood the test of trends for two decades. Ching Ching Cha owner Hollie Wong embodies the spirit of the space—an infectious serenity emanating from her as she pours piping-hot tea into a decorative porcelain cup.
'A place with a lot of blessings. Very good energy here.'
Born in Hong Kong, Hollie has been drinking tea since she was a baby. She began traveling when she was 17—leaving home for a year at a time for Europe. Then she visited the U.S., and never returned to China.
'I came here with a suitcase 30-something years ago by myself. DC was my last stop of my year trip and I decided this is a good place. I want to be in America and DC is as America as can be. I don't want to be in any city that has a big Chinese population because as an immigrant, it's very easy as Chinese to always hang out with Chinese. I want to speak English. Thirty years later, I'm still living that journey.'
Hollie loved to travel, eat and drink, and contemplated opening a coffee house to support herself. Inspiration of a different variety struck when she moved to France for a year and discovered a cute Taiwanese teahouse.
'As soon as I opened the door I said let's do a Chinese teahouse, because we don't have it in America and it would be great to introduce that culture.'
A new plan in motion, Hollie jetted to Taiwan, Japan, and China to immerse herself in the world of tea. For the next year, she stayed at tea plantations, worked in coffee shops, and learned every aspect of the business.
'When I start this, I don't know how to use the computer, I don't have an email address, I don't do accounting. I have no business background, I just want to have a teahouse.'
It took nearly two years to find the right space—many landlords hesitant to rent to someone with no business background. Hollie says she got lucky, securing a space at 1063 Wisconsin Avenue with vaulted ceilings and mahogany beams.
'You have a vision, you have a dream, but this has never been done before. People, they don't pay for teas. But before I started I know this will work. It's just a beautiful idea. We need different things in the market. We can't just have coffee shops. It's stimulating. From the culture point of view, from the atmosphere, it attracts a unique clientele.'
Hollie serves a steady stream of Chinese college students, in addition to tourists who find the teahouse in almost all of DC's guidebooks. Hollie still doesn't consider herself a business woman, and has never advertised. From weddings to baby showers and retirement parties, it's all been word of mouth.
'People are very comfortable here. We have a quiet place to sit and talk. That's very rare. Everywhere you go is so loud. Somehow when you walk in here you just don't want to be loud.'
The atmosphere is a stark contrast to the teahouses in China, where locals are loudly playing Mahjong or making business deals. But the tea itself is in keeping with tradition, imported from trusted sources in China and Japan.
In the absence of soft drinks and coffee, Hollie says tea is pervasive in China—lauded for its health benefits. Yet it's never fawned over, deconstructed, or analyzed.
'We just drink tea. When we grow up, and even now if you go to China, we don't talk about tea. We just drink it. We use different materials to make the best of the tea we're drinking, but we don't do ceremony. We present tea for special occasions to our parents, to the elderly, to teacher, for wedding ceremony, to show respect with tea, but we don't do a ceremony like the Japanese.'
There's nothing showy about Hollie, or Ching Ching Cha, and that's precisely their charm. Hollie knows she's in a niche market—most tourists visiting the White House, not a teahouse—and appreciates every drop of success.
'Every day when I open this door I feel so lucky. I'm never tired of it. How can you not feel that way with this place? You just do what you love and it's working. Then when you see businesses closing, you realize, wow—you're lucky. As much as I love to travel, I'm sorry to say I'm happier to walk in here than my home. It give me a sense of satisfaction and it's very comforting to walk in here.'


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This weekend I'll be heading down to Newport, Rhodes Island! If you've never been you have to go, when you think of the perfect picturesque New England town you probably are picturing Newport, you just don't know it!
Last time I was in Newport I took advantage of the historic sight seeing and I checked out the mansions, or "summer cottages" as the millionaires who used to own them referred to them as. If you go during the summer you can see the gorgeous landscaping outside and do the cliff walk and check out all the mansions. I have never been during Christmas but I am definitely going to try and go this December to see them all decked out for the holidays! Number 1 favorite is The Breakers, former mansion/cottage of the Vanderbilts.
Take a walk down Thames Street and pop into all the adorable little shops you would expect to find in a picturesque New England town. Grab a bite to eat and have some cocktails! I can't wait for this upcoming weekend in Newport, there will be sailing, cocktails, shopping and plenty of pictures for you all when I get back! Here are a few from last years trip to Newport.


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In an unusual move, the WN Police Services Board invited all WN municipal election candidates to their regular meeting of Thursday, Sept. 20, however most declined to attend. Two of the four mayoral candidates, Russ Dunne and Joanne Savage, were on hand, as were 8 of the 22 ward candidates: Lise Senecal, Pierre Deforge, Denis Boisvenue, Christopher Fisher, Christopher Anderson, Jeremy Seguin, Denis Senecal and Paul Finley, who sat at the board table as a member. Candidate Jamie Restoule, who also sits on the police board, was not present as he was out of town. None of the current sitting councilors, except the mayor, were present.
Board chair Barry Bertrand told the invitees that the meeting was being held under the board's mandate to educate the public. The invitation was nonetheless characterized by some candidates as highly irregular, having never been done in anyone's recollection. While the board's regular meetings are public, they are not widely publicized and special invitations to attend are not usually extended. Given the current climate, with the board opposing the transition to OPP and delaying the process until after the election, policing has now become a campaign issue and some candidates felt uneasy attending, considering that it may be an attempt to influence them in relation to policing.
Mayoral candidate Ron Demers decided not to go. He noted that educating candidates on board and committee roles usually takes place after they have been elected, not before. Demers says he communicated his concern to the Ontario Civilian Policing Commission (OCPC) because of his discomfort, questioning the propriety of the invite. "After I got the invitation, I got back in touch with Chief St-Pierre's office and left a message to advise him I was not comfortable with the invitation. I thought, and still think, elected officials, and especially candidates, should be arm's length and further from the police board and police officers. I declined and did so politely."
Mayoral candidate Don Leblanc said he would have attended but had another commitment. "It's a strong issue and I would have 100% been there but I had a family issue and was at the hospital."
A few municipal election candidates attended the WN Police Services Board meeting on Sept. 20, while others declined the invitation.
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Certainly, the kind of cast and the film's subject is enough to energetically attract the audience towards the movie, but the trailer of Gold has something else that makes it so worthwhile and that certainly makes us eager to watch the film.
It's the taglines, the background score and the high-spirited dialogues by Akshay Kumar. Also, a dialogue by Sunny Kaushal is enough to tell us about his role and impact. The dialogues are:
AK: Hamara Sar Par British Flag FadFada Ke Hum Sabko Mano Ye Bol Raha Tha, You Are Not Free
AK: Hum India Ko Olympic Mein Leke Jayega, Toh Hamara Team Angrez Ko London Mein Hara Ke, Apna Dosoo Saal Purana Ghulami Ka Badla Lega
AK: Unka Desh Mein, Unika Public Ke Saamne, Unka King Ka Aage, Unko Harayega
Sunny Kaushal: Hamare Ghar Mein Inqalab Zindabad Pehle Hota Hai, Phir Naasta Hota Hai
AK: Ek Din Humara Hindustan Azad Hoega, Aur Phir Hum Gold Jeetega, Aur Humara Jhanda Lehraega, Aur Uske Neeche Hum 'Long Live The King' Nahi Gaayega, Apna Rashtriya Gaan Gaayega
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Housing appeal over village development to begin next week
PUBLISHED: 19:00 24 September 2017
Wrington villagers will be able to address a housing inspector ahead of a ruling which will determine whether 59 homes can be built at Coxs Green.
Redcliffe Homes' bid to build has been rebuffed by North Somerset Council, but the firm has appealed the decision so the inspector will decide if planning permission should be given.
The six-day hearing will start on Tuesday at Weston Town Hall but it will include a session at Wrington's memorial hall. It will start at 5.30pm on Thursday.
A Wrington Parish Council spokesman said: "If you have any concerns, whether on flood risk, traffic, pedestrian access, loss of agricultural land, drainage, wildlife issues or how development on this site would impact on the rural landscape, then you can make your views known direct to the inspector."
Anyone keen to address the hearing must alert the parish council or Wrington Village Alliance.


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If you thought Governors Island was only for bicycling, picnics and electronic music concerts — think again! Because theater visionaries David Evans Morris and Kristin Marting have transformed the island's historic Pershing Hall into a "living market" for their latest immersive theater creation entitled Trade Practices, which kicks off the 2014-15 season at HERE Arts Center. Like our nation's economy, Trade Practices is intricately structured and impossible to wrap your head around. The rooms of Pershing Hall have been transformed into departments of a fictional currency-printing corporation, Tender, Inc. Each audience member receives a roll of cash and, accordingly, the power to invest their time and "money" into whichever storyline they choose. Part of the fun and frustration of Trade Practices (and immersive theater in general) is knowing that every audience member's experience must be different, and that one can't possibly see or experience everything.
By dividing the threads of action into separate spaces, Marting and Morris have created for themselves an unprecedented freedom to play with style and form. Within each plot line, the collaborators dive enthusiastically into genres such as satire, participatory theater, dance, melodrama, musical theater, and so much more. More emphasis is placed on unity of theme or thought than stylistic or aesthetic unity (as in Punchdrunk's cinematic behemoth of immersive theatre, Sleep No More). Yet this schizophrenia of style works wonderfully for the piece, ensuring that audience members are never, ever bored and never, ever sure what is going to come next.
A particularly charming stylistic tangent is the musical numbers performed in the "Owners" story line, as well as every incident of full-ensemble choreography that takes place on the trade floor, where the entire audience convenes between each plot episode. These dance numbers smack of the virtuosic yet amateurish choreography of Elevator Repair Service productions, as well as the quirkily empowered dance moments in the work of Young Jean Lee (no surprise since Trade Practices incorporates actors and collaborators from both). Fully committed to the song and dance, the brilliant ensemble cast is present at every moment — be it wacky, heartfelt or politically charged.
The complexity and thought behind the text of Trade Practices (written by Eisa Davis, Robert Lyons, Erin Courtney, Qui Nguyen, KJ Sanchez, and Chris Wells) indicates some serious dramaturgy and research, and the program indicates a bevy of bankers and financial workers that lent their knowledge to the project. There are times, however, that the finance-speak becomes overwhelming for those of us without a banking background. Rather than weighing down the piece, however, these moments only serve to enhance the feeling of intricacy and insurmountability of the economy — a formidable beast of our own creation. For audience members who are finance-savvy, the moments of intense economic debate are likely to be stimulating. Regardless, Trade Practices manages to unmask the relationship between money, power and the human condition. The results are messy, but undoubtedly thought-provoking (and worth the ferry ride to Governors Island).
Trade Practices ran until Sept. 21 at HERE Arts Center (145 Avenue of the Americas). For more information, please visit www.here.org.


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What comes to your mind when you listen to the term "cholesterol"? Well, most of you would undoubtedly take it as a health issue that can originate numerous problems. But cholesterol level in your body is not always harmful to your body. Basically, there are two types of cholesterol i.e. HDL and LDL.
Among these two types, the LDL is considered as 'bad' cholesterol whereas HDL is considered as 'good' cholesterol. But what is the actual difference between these two types and how they can be handled to keep your body healthy? So, let's take a look on good and bad cholesterol and grab some knowledge.
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): As mentioned earlier, the HDL is a good cholesterol that helps your body to prevent different diseases like plaque and keeps your arteries clean. There are many cardiovascular diseases that can also be cured with the help of HDL cholesterol. As per the doctor's recommendations, the higher the HDL level in your body, the lower will be the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.
Basically, the HDL depends upon your genetics but there are many other factors that can decline your HDL level. People who smoke or drink regularly have a low HDL level as compared to other people. You should also choose a diet that can make your heart healthy. There are cardio exercises that can help you strengthen your body, especially your heart. So, you should omit bad habits and adopt a healthy lifestyle to increase your HDL level.
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): Now, LDL is bad cholesterol that causes you problems and leads to various diseases. Where the HDL is beneficial to tackle diseases like plaque and cardiovascular diseases, the LDL does the opposite. It blocks your arteries and gives birth to plaque-like problems. With the blockage of your arteries, the probability of heart attack and stroke increases.
Now, when it comes to lowering your LDL level, you need to bring change in your lifestyle. A healthy and nutritious diet, regular workout and eating low-fat diet will bring a positive change in your life. But before adopting any routine, you should consult your doctor and get the right prescription.
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The blood test is the best option to diagnose your cholesterol level and the problem associated with it. Once you are diagnosed with cholesterol imbalance, you should immediately reach your doctor get an appropriate consultation. There are different medicines that can help you control your cholesterol level and bring it to normal. You can buy prescribed medicines from local or online stores. Nowadays, there are various Canadian Pharmacy stores that offer you all the medicines mentioned in your prescription.
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Pasadena, CA — For over a century The Rose Bowl has been played between two of the top teams from the east and west coast. It's one of the longest standing traditions in college football. So, it's surprising to learn that a historic program like Penn State has only been to the Rose Bowl three times and only managed to win once. Let's take a look back at the Nittany Lion's underwhelming record in Pasadena.
Score: USC 14 – PSU 3
Year: 1995
Score: PSU 38 – Oregon 20
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Score: USC 38 – PSU 24
The only reason PSU won the Rose Bowl in 1995 was because they had one of the best running backs in the country, Ki-Jana Carter, who galloped for 156 yards and 3 touchdowns. Carter's performance was particularly important considering Oregon's quarterback, Danny O'Neil threw for a Rose Bowl record 456 yards, a record that still stands today.
Having an elite ball carrier was certainly the key to victory in 1995 and it looks as though the Nittany Lions are facing a similar situation this year against the Trojans; however, this time around it's not their opponent's passing game that's the threat – it's their passing defense – led by lockdown cornerback/all-terrain vehicle Adoree' Jackson.
With that being said, Penn State's football revival is in full swing and with wins over both Ohio State and Wisconsin this season their confidence is right where it needs to be to compete in a game of this magnitude. It's certainly going to be a hard-fought game, but and it's only fitting that their season would be capped off with a Rose Bowl victory.
In the event Penn State pulls off a victory it's almost certainly going to be on the shoulders of superstar halfback Saquon Barkley – check out the man that's gonna have to carry the load!
Clearly, USC has the Nittany Lions' number in years past, but all bets are off when they take the field in the "Granddaddy of Them All" on January 2, 2017.
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Considering how important a trailer is to the promotion of a film, surprisingly few directors assert control or even have the authority to assert control over its production. Even rarer is the director who makes the trailer themselves. Reportedly, P.T. Anderson was dissatisfied with the studio's poster and trailer for Magnolia, so he took charge of both.
The trailer starts with Aimee Mann's "Momentum" which just from the title you know will be good for the trailer. Its intro is long enough that it allows plenty of time for dialogue and narration before the lyrics kick in. The first line of dialogue from Philip Baker Hall's quiz show is a nice hook because the specificity of the question is positively absurd; it's combined with the P.T. Anderson's pedigree card. The series of swish pans matches well with the piano as we get our first character intro of Stanley Spector.
A risk in editing is becoming predictable. This is especially a concern when doing something like cutting to the beat. If you consistently cut your shots to the exact same downbeat, the video becomes boring because the audience knows what to expect. In this trailer, we quickly realize that it's going to be a series of character intros followed by a bit about that character, and yet I find myself in suspense wanting to know more about the other characters.
Just like in the film, this trailer simply has tremendous, well, momentum. Ricky Jay's narration makes the trailer into a cohesive story of its ensemble cast. The editing doesn't leave a single spare moment, and even though it's cut over Aimee Mann's music, the music doesn't interact with the dialogue at all, and yet it doesn't bother me in this trailer. The only time Aimee Mann's song asserts itself is at the beginning, and the climax in the middle of the trailer.
The only apparent restriction I can see for the editing in regards to the music was that they had to finish the character montage before the chorus plays for a second time. Modern trailer editing is designed to retain the audience's interest with its adrenaline shot quick cuts between dialogue, but even this trailer doesn't use that technique, under P.T. Anderson's direction, this trailer's relentless pace can't help but grab onto the audience, and refuse to let go.
The narration finishes with "And this will all make sense in the end" to say: "We know that was a lot, but trust us." Then there's a quick montage over the chorus which is intercut with the countdown of the TV studio guy to build anticipation.
This builds up until we get a stopdown followed by some Jon Brion score and John C. Reilly's monologue that carries us through the end of the trailer. This is cut with some cryptic title cards that don't make much sense in the context of the trailer, but we get some literal visual cuts to go along with them (e.g. "people look up," cut to lots of people looking up)
The ambiguity of the titles is probably not great for the trailer's audience, but I think P.T. Anderson was content knowing that its mystery will entice the audience, to the point that telling the actual story of the film is not a concern. If you've seen the film, the cryptic text takes on new meaning, making this trailer a nice companion piece.
Even John C. Reilly's monologue doesn't tell us a whole lot, but the music coupled with the dramatic looks on the actors' faces really sets the tone. Tom Cruise's line is further acknowledgement that the audience just took in a lot of information.
The editing of this trailer doesn't follow modern trailer editing conventions of dialogue punctuated by sound effects or musical flourishes, but it does establish a similar flow with its use of narration and dialogue. Like the opening of the film, the trailer is framed by narration which is punctuated by the swish pans to each character, followed by a few lines of dialogue from them.
This back and forth of narration/dialogue keeps things moving just like how other trailers use dialogue combined with sound effects and action. So it still feels engaging and fast paced. The latter portion of the trailer is a traditional montage over voiceover style of editing.
I don't know that I have it in me to cut a trailer like this, or if it can even be done without the guiding hand of a director like P.T. Anderson, but I like that it shows a way to cut a trailer which is engaging without relying on the relentless in-your-face style of modern day trailers.
I generally don't like trailers that treat its music mostly like background noise, but this is an exception where it seems to work because all the other elements work so well to create the pace. The difference between how music is used in this trailer vs the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone trailer is that the dialogue and narration all tie together to form a cohesive whole, whereas the Harry Potter trailer is more scattershot.
So the lesson here seems to be that trailers don't all have to be Dialogue/SFX in structure, but intercutting between different elements still help to keep things moving. The other important thing is to have a story being told to tie everything together. It can't simply be a series of cool shots from random parts of the film, the audience needs a story that connects it all, and as long as you have that, and the editing supports that story, then you'll be in good shape.


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Pyg·ma·lion(pĭg-māl′yən, -mā′lē-ən)
n. Greek Mythology
A king of Cyprus who carved and then fell in love with a statue of a woman, which Aphrodite brought to life as Galatea.
(Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a king of Cyprus, who fell in love with the statue of a woman he had sculpted and which his prayers brought to life as Galatea
Pyg•ma•li•on(pɪgˈmeɪ li ən, -ˈmeɪl yən)
(in classical myth) a sculptor who fell in love with the ivory statue of a woman that he had carved. Compare Galatea.
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Yoni Sponge
This project consists of a website for Yoni Sponge, a safer, all natural eco & body friendly alternative to tampons and other period products that are made of synthetic and plastic materials. I loved working with Jessica on this project because it's an issue that is close to my heart. I believe that women shouldn't feel shamed because of their periods, that we should break to taboo surrounding talking about periods, and that we should all have easy access to eco-friendly, safe products. View below to take a look at the project!
Visit the website: www.yonisponge.com


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About UAACCE
The mission of the Utah Association for Adult, Community, and Continuing Education, as the primary advocate for lifelong learning in Utah, is to meet the diverse needs of all Utahns by providing and supporting quality educational opportunities.
UAACCE recognizes that learning is a lifelong endeavor that takes place in many settings, people graduate from high school at both 18 and 82, individuals learn best when they are supported by their families and communities, the changing workplace requires that we constantly update our skills, and the thirst for knowledge does not dim with age. Read the position papers below for details.
Position Papers:
- Adult Education - PDF Document
- Community Education - PDF Document
- Continuing Education - PDF Document
- UAACCE Constitution - PDF Document


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Join me in July
If you've been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up family, then make sure you join me during July. Not only do you receive a fabulous fully customisable Starter Kit worth £130, you'll also receive a FREE set of 10 inkpads (worth £63). That's a whopping £193 worth of product for just £99 – wow! It's


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Boneless shredded chicken (leg portion) 100 gms
Boiled noodles 1 packet
Red, yellow and green peppers sliced ¼ of each
Blanched Broccoli 3 to 4 florets
Sliced white and green parts of a spring onion
Zucchini slices 3 to 4
A handful of bean sprouts
Minced garlic 2 teaspoons
Teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons
Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons
Soya sauce 2 tablespoons
White pepper powder ½ teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tablespoons
Scrambled eggs 2
Heat 1 tsp oil in a wok and add chicken to it. Season it with salt and white pepper powder and keep it aside. Heat 1 tsp oil in a wok again and season the scrambled eggs with salt and pepper. Keep them aside. Fry the garlic and all the vegetables except the bean sprouts in the remaining oil for a few seconds. Fry the chicken, eggs, noodles, teriyaki sauce and oyster sauce on high flame for a minute and season well. After switching off the flame, add the sprouts and toss well. Pack the noodles in the lunch box with a small container of soya sauce for flavouring.
Images sourced from Chef Rakhee Vaswani
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In Picky Eaters, celebrity chef and culinary expert Rakhee Vaswani guides parents and kids on how they can make everyday food healthy, yet yummy. This unique recipe book aims to provide a platform to explore the importance of good childhood nutrition and the role parents play in establishing the foundation of the right nutrition for their children.


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Fremont Brewery- Washington Beer Talk #42
I've still got a few more Texas breweries, but while I get those ready, here is the Fremont Brewery episode I've been waiting to put out! Sara Nelson is the co-founder of Fremont Brewery. A real beer MVP, she champions independence, environmentalism, and brewing high-quality beer. Sara applies one of her many mantras, "there is no waste, just resources out of place" to running an environmentally friendly brewery that is constantly looking to improve its use of resources. In the constant search for the secret sauce to create the perfect brewery, Fremont Brewery is a story about how mixing together hard work, a little cross-industry experience, and a financial downturn might be what it takes. Sara is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be released next week!


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What Your Interior Decorator Wants You to Know
Most of the time when I walk into someone's house for the first time, we're both very pensive. I'm nervous because I want to make a good first impression and they're nervous because they (more than likely) have no idea what to expect. So, I'm here to set your mind at ease and give you the low-down on working with an interior decorator...or at least with me.
1. You have all the power. This seems obvious, but just to reiterate...you have hired me to help make your house a home. In the end, it's your happiness that I'm seeking, so I will do my best to make that happen. Whether it's learning about your interests, trying to figure out the aspects of your home that have most bothered you, or searching high and low for really cool home decor, I am going to work hard to make this a pleasant and beneficial experience...for both of us!
2. You definitely get out of the process what you put in. Now I know there are going to be clients who don't want to be involved in the design process at all, I get that. If we're really honest here, though, even those folks who say, "You just do your thing.", don't really mean it. While they might give me most of the reigns to do the shopping and make the final decisions on placement, I truly believe that there are still decisions they want (and should have) input on. Everyone has their own taste and style...and it should be embraced! That's why I love having open and frequent communication with my clients; I want to learn what makes them tick and what they love...and don't love. Moral of the story is--keep those text messages, product links, and Pins a'coming!
3. It's all worth it in the end. There are some projects that take a lot of time and money, while others don't take much of either. Whatever kind of project yours ends up to be, you will be so happy you made the decision to do it! Making your house a home is so rewarding. After years of living somewhere that has never been "quite right," you will instead be welcomed home every night to a place that is now personal, unique, and FINISHED! I think so many of us put different projects off because of time restraints or just life getting in the way, but hiring an interior decorator can take the pressure off of that aspect of the home, allowing you to simply enjoy your space.
I hope that you decide to take the plunge, to hire an interior decorator...to have a beautiful and welcoming home that reflects who you are!
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Primary 6/7 would like to say a huge thank you to all the parents, staff and friends who purchased a Welcome to Uplawmoor DVD from us.
We raised £58 and we are delighted to announce we were able to purchase a tripod for the school. We would like to personally thank Eva's dad, Matt, who sourced a fantastic deal for us.
We have already used our tripod to record our performance with Pace!


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"This shoot was planned by Heather Benge of Styled Shoots Across America. It took place at the gorgeous Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina. You may even recognize the venue from the movie The Notebook!"
-Emily Bonner, Emily Ann Photography
"The bright pops of pinks, greens, and oranges complemented the women's sophisticated evening gowns. I was most surprised with the way that all of the different colors, fabrics, designs, and details pulled together to create a seamless look."
"The perfect picture of a quintessential southern wedding, it was complete with hanging Spanish moss, a vintage Oldsmobile, and large plantation home as the backdrop. This warm, classic, southern feeling finds its way into the images. While working in the 97 degree heat, we were also keeping an eye out for the alligator lurking in the pond and listening to the peacocks crowing."
"You'll notice that we do not have a groom or groomsmen in this shoot. This was a last minute change that provided a challenge. However, I found that in the end, I was able to walk away with gorgeous images that really told the story of the day, and the girls were able to carry the shoot themselves."
Planning and design: Heather Benge Events
Photographer: Emily Ann Photography
Venue: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Flowers: Pretty Petals of Charleston
Hair and Makeup: Paper Dolls
Stationery/ Calligraphy: Honey and Olive Lettering
Gowns: Ashley and Justin Bride
Vehicle: Lowcountry Valet
Cake: Sweet Rhi
Rentals: 428 Main
Styling Props: Love Birds Vintage
Linens: Party Crush Studio
Models: Sarah Ware (bride), Laura Thurmon and Alexa Ussery (bridesmaids)


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Episode 010: We expand to fill the places that we're in.
THE TRAMCAST hits double digits this week with Episode 10! The Trams share a special announcement and host a special interview with Natalie Busch of MessyMom.com! (Make sure to click through below for more show notes)
You can find Natalie in all of the online places (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) and especially at TheMessyMom.com.
Also make sure to check out the blog post that John wrote about our special announcement!
For even more linkage: John's Trambit and Ferial's Trambit.
As always, you can connect with John and Ferial @THETRAMCAST on Twitter, on Instagram @THETRAMCAST, on THE TRAMCAST Facebook page, and at email@example.com.
All music in this episode was created and produced by Ferial Trammell. Used here with permission.


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Crop Scout – AgVantage FS – Charles City, IA
?AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, grain, precision agronomy, agri-finance, and crop insurance. AgVantage FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.?PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT?Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.??ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS?Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.?Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.?Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.?Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.?Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings?Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows??OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS?Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.?Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.?Follows GROWMARK?s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.?Performs all other duties as assigned.??REQUIREMENTS?Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and posses a basic understanding of production agriculture.?Must be at least 18 years of age.?Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.???????????Must have and maintain a valid driver?s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.?Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)?Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.?Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK?s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.???We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.Apply for this job.


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Earlier this month I had the honor to attend the very exclusive Officine Panerai Dive Into Time VIP event in Beverly Hills. I had the pleasure to talk and dine with Giovanni Carestia (President of Panerai North America), Alessandro Ficarelli (Product Development Director), and several others from the Panerai team. And as if that was not awesome enough, we also had the chance to view and play with some newly released Panerai models. Needless to say, it was one heck of a night and one worth sharing with the rest of the watch community.
Quick disclaimer… the lighting at the event was unfortunately quite horrible for taking photos of watches, but I tried my best to capture the beauty of these PAMs. Please enjoy the report and the photos!
So which Panerai did I bring to this exclusive event? It had to be a special watch so I decided to go with the PAM 498 ("Fu" or Fortune edition) which is a limited edition model. I dressed it up with the bright green OEM gator strap and I had to wear a matching tie of course!
The night started with a few cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the patio of The Restaurant at Mr. C. It was here that I first met Giovanni, Alessandro, the Panerai team, and the rest of the guests. I shared with Giovanni the story of how Officine Panerai changed my life in terms of watch collecting. As many of you may know, the watch that started this entire watch craze for me was the PAM 164 that I purchased in the summer of 2007. Nothing was the same after that purchase… my obsession for watches took off faster than a space shuttle and my passion for horology has remained strong and consistent ever since. For this reason alone, the brand Panerai will always hold a special place in my heart.
After that, we were brought inside into the private dining area of The Restaurant where Giovanni and Alessandro shared a few words with everyone before we started to enjoy the various recently released Panerai models that were available for us to play with that night. They had several cases scattered around and a table at the front to showcase their most expensive creation, the Radiomir 1940 Minute Repeater Carillon Tourbillon GMT (PAM 600). It should be no surprise that that is the watch I went for first... It is not every day that one has the opportunity to handle a $400K watch. Simply stated, this watch is a beast! Both in size (49mm) and technologically. The skeleton dial and exposed tourbillon is perfectly executed. The manual wind P.2005/MR caliber has 633 components and an impressive list of complications (which include local and home time minute repeater for hours, 10 minutes, and minutes)... just do not expect to be able to know the date from the watch or take this baby for a swim ;-).
I also checked out several of the newer models from their Luminor 1950 and Luminor Due collection. Admittedly, I was quite shocked and confused when Panerai announced the Luminor Due collection. For me, the whole appeal of a Luminor is how sporty, bold, and substantial it is... so making it thinner seems to take away from these qualities. But as explained by Giovanni, the Luminor Due is for people looking for a more formal watch (thin) that does not fit your traditional formal watch standard. For people that want to wear their Luminors under a shirt and suit, the Luminor Due will obviously fit better than your regular Luminor. What I did not expect from this line was how "classy" and refined these models look, which is the result of the fantastic sunburst dial and the fact that they are that much thinner. Contrary to my initial assessment, after seeing the Luminor Due collection in the flesh, I actually think it might be a successful line.
After playing with some of the watches, it was time for the 4-course dinner. I guess I was starving since I totally forgot to take any photos of the food, which is quite uncommon. But I did manage to take a photo of the menu. Of course the food had to be Italian! I ended up with the branzino which was cooked to perfection.
And just when we all thought that we had seen all they had, out came these three limited edition models that just blew everyone's mind away. The winner that night was definitely the PAM 690. Something about that blue sunburst dial, dome sapphire crystal, gold hands, and small seconds subdial that just really works.
The other two limited editions that caught my attention were the PAM 662 and PAM 663. Being a Luminor guy, my favorite of the two is the PAM 663. It is basically a PAM 372 with a beautiful tropical dial... if only that dome crystal was sapphire and not plexi. I know most people find the plexi more appealing, but my watch OCD demands that my crystals be sapphire :-).
My favorite watch of the night was probably the PAM 690, followed very closely by the 663. I had a fantastic evening in great company. Special thanks to Officine Panerai and Panerai Central for hosting this wonderful event.


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The Scene
Named after "The Tale of Genji", a landmark in ancient Japanese literature, this is a restaurant that takes its heritage seriously. With Chef Benny Yuen (Co-Owner) at the helm, Genji is committed to creating exquistie Japanese delicacies, from sushi and sashimi to tempura and teriyaki.
On the catering side, Genji crafts delightful 64-piece sushi and maki party trays.
Don't - Miss - Dishes
* Seared tuna with Japanese mustard and miso vinaigrette
*Flash-fried Chesapeake Blue crab with ponzu crab
*Skewered black tiger shrimp with teriyaki sauce
*Genji's specialty maki and te-maki (hand-rolled)
*Sushi pizza
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