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Review: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe make a mad and mesmerizing duo in 'The Lighthouse'
The words "elevated horror" have recently spurred some debate and defensiveness among cinephiles, particularly those who reject the notion that horror needed elevating in the first place. But "The Lighthouse," Robert Eggers' bleak and blisteringly funny squall of a film, might actually prove worthy of the term. Not because this movie displays unusual artistry (it does) or transcends its genre (it doesn't), but for the more literal-minded reason expressed in the title.
For the better part of two hours, we are stranded at a lighthouse station on a craggy island off the coast of Maine, sometime in the 1890s. Two "wickies," or lightkeepers — played with operatic gusto and slow-simmering intensity by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson — have just arrived at this remote outpost, settling in for four weeks of hard physical labor and grueling psychological warfare. Amid much drinking and swearing, shoveling and snarling, their tempers will gradually turn as foul and corrosive as the New England weather. You don't know how their story will end, only that it will end badly.
But until then, it's kind of a blast. Like any number of Hollywood directors before him, Eggers is a hell of a showman and a bit of a sadist, and the brash pleasure of this movie exists in inverse proportion to the misery it inflicts on its characters. "The Lighthouse," which Eggers wrote with his brother, Max, is a ferocious battle of wills, a tour de force of cold, clammy suspense and a protracted descent into cabin-fever madness. It is also a gorgeous piece of film craft, a chance to savor the visual glories of a bygone era of cinematic artisanship: a boxy aspect ratio, a black-and-white palette bathed in expressionist shadows, the rich textures of 35-millimeter celluloid. (The splendid cinematography is by Jarin Blaschke.)
Eggers, 36, was a production and costume designer before turning to filmmaking, and his mastery of mise-en-scène was already on display in his first feature, "The Witch," an eerie 17th century gothic about the spiritual torment of an exiled Puritan family. With "The Lighthouse," another drama of isolation and retreat, the director has grown only more rigorous in his commitment to antiquated dialects, dread-soaked atmosphere and ramshackle production design (courtesy of the gifted Craig Lathrop). It comes as little surprise to learn that the dialogue was heavily influenced by 19th century authors (including Herman Melville, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sarah Orne Jewett), or that the lighthouse station, located on Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia, was painstakingly constructed for the film itself.
Fortunately, the setting is interesting for dramatic as well as architectural reasons. Ephraim Winslow (Pattinson), a strapping former lumberjack, has come to the island in search of a better future. To that end, he has apprenticed himself to the lighthouse's longtime keeper, Thomas Wake (Dafoe), a crusty old sea dog who initially skirts caricature with his corncob pipe, bugged-out eyes, wild beard, gravelly voice and unstifled flatulence. Thomas could be an amalgam of Captains Ahab and Haddock, with a little Horatio McCallister from "The Simpsons" thrown in for good measure.
But Dafoe is too marvelous and inventive an actor to be bound by clichés, and his performance is the movie's most memorably imposing creation — a thing of pungent wit and rude, rum-soaked vitality. Thomas has his flashes of tenderness, especially when he has a tall tale on his tongue and hooch in his belly. But he is also miserly and mean, barking orders at Ephraim and saddling him with undesirable tasks: swabbing the floors, keeping the furnaces lit and emptying the chamber pots. (Mercifully, Eggers' enthusiasm for old cinematic technologies does not extend to Smell-O-Vision.)
"Stick to yer duties. The light is mine," Thomas tells Ephraim, warning him away from the bright rotating aerobeacon that he keeps blazing night after night. That light has mysterious, perhaps even mythic properties, and it seems to drive Ephraim slowly mad with resentment as it glares down on him from above, an Olympian hearth eternally out of reach. In these moments, "The Lighthouse" reaches a peak of pure-cinema ecstasy, as the grandeur of Eggers' imagery becomes inextricable from its meaning: The mesmerizing play of film-noir shadows over Ephraim's face speaks to his envy and desire more eloquently than words could.
Dafoe may have the showier role, but it is the beautifully brooding Pattinson, eerily channeling a young, mustachioed Robert Mitchum, who has the tricky task of steering this two-hander into a full-blown psychological tempest. Like many younger actors going up against a seasoned veteran, Pattinson has the look of someone with something to prove, and he makes that tension work for the character. His performance plays like a series of mental ruptures, each with its own trigger: an ill-mannered seagull, brutal lashings of rain and wind, persistent foghorn blasts that merge inextricably with Mark Korven's mighty score. Strange nautical beasties — a mermaid, an octopus — keep washing up in the surf of Ephraim's mind, awakening in him a dark, primordial energy.
If the imagery tilts toward the Lovecraftian, the emotional dynamics have more than a touch of the Oedipal. The air between the two men is charged with secrecy and suspicion, and both men unleash monologues of great, grandiloquent fury (some of which I only wish I could repeat here). But more than once their hostility gives way to a desperate close-quarters intimacy, rattling the movie's foundations with a homoerotic shudder. Still, it's not until Thomas confesses a guilty secret from his past that a line seems to have been crossed, an unspoken code unforgivably violated. By that point, "The Lighthouse" is awash in its briny pathologies, in the muck and mire of the thwarted male ego. The characters are pummeled relentlessly by the elements even as lust, rage and paranoia consume them from within.
It's an astonishing spectacle, and you can forgive the movie for indulging it even after the story seems to have exhausted its dramatic potential. Having driven his characters to what feels like the ends of the earth, Eggers seems understandably reluctant to let them go, or to abandon the magnificently stormy purgatory he's erected for them. "The Lighthouse" may be a little too in love with its own virtuosity, but who can blame it? At a time when American movies are overrun with shopworn visions, its madness is a balm and a beacon.
'The Lighthouse'
Rating: R, for sexual content, nudity, violence, disturbing images and some language
Running time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Playing: Opens Oct. 18 at Arclight Cinemas, Hollywood, and the Landmark Theatre, West Los Angeles
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SonexFlight is a monthly podcast where we talk all things related to the Sonex line of kit-build aircraft. Each show we interview a different Sonex builder or pilot and discuss technical topics, tips and tricks, flying adventures, news and current events.
Episode 6 - "Talking with Sonex, LLC"
October 2016In Episode 6 we speak with Sonex Aircraft LLC General Manager, Mark Schaible. We discuss a wide variety of topics with Sonex, review the latest efforts and focus areas, and talk about Sonex's biggest challenges and frustrations. In the news we review the UK Sonex Approval Document, the recent AeroVee Turbo Service Bulletin, and more.
Mark Schaible, General Manager of Sonex Aircraft, LLC. Marc has been with Sonex since 2004, starting in the warehouse and eventually transitioning into his current role overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company as the company grew and matured. Mark is an avid aviation enthusiast, and has an extensive background in aviation journalism and photography.
Show Notes
Aero-News Network interview at Airventure 2016
Sonex LAA Type Acceptance Data Sheet (TADS) 337
Sonex Service Bulletin: AeroVee Turbo Coking
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#HealthyFood #Recipes
All this uni work has got me craving "junky" vegan food! So the other day I craved and made this batch of super yummy chocolate and walnut cookies! Fresh from the oven, they are so so yum! And they're honestly not that unhealthy either! Win/win!
Unfortunately (or fortunately) I didn't get to eat as many as I wanted! I left the house for a day and came back to find that my family had scoffed almost the whole batch! Not one single cookie left! Oh well, just looks like I'm going to have to make another batch, and hide them all!
Chocolate and walnut cookies
1 cup wholemeal flour
1 1/2 cup plain flour
1/3 cup raw brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut oil/vegan butter
1/2 cup plant milk
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cup dark chocolate (I used the dark Ghana 72% from Whittaker's)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1) Mix together the dry ingredients, then fold in the wet and mix well till you get a thick dough. Fold in the chocolate and walnuts and combine well.
2) Roll out into small balls, flatten and place on a baking tray.
3) Bake at 180 degrees Celcius for 10-12 minutes or until cooked
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That's the trailer for MachoTaildrop above. But what do these films below have in common?
1. Werkmeister Harmonies [2000 – Bela Tarr's Hungarian feature with only 39 shots]
2. The Holy Mountain [1973 – Jodorowsky's South American psychedelic epic – due on Blu-ray, April 26 2011]
3. A Zed and Two Naughts [1985 – Peter Greenway – twisted threesome timelapse?]
4. Miami Vice [2006, Michael Mann, 2006. What's to say?]
5. The Saddest Music In the World [2003 – Guy Maddin's depression era musical set in Winnipeg]
6. Contempt [1963 – Jean Luc Godard, starring Brigitte Bardot and Fritz Lang as himself]
7. Brazil [1985 – Terry Gilliam's tragicomic rabbithole adventure in a world of technocrats]
8. Stardust Memories [1980 / Woody Allen's black and white pardoy of Fellini's 8 and 1/2]
9. City of Women [1980 – Fellini's dreamy exploration of attitudes towards women.]
They're apparently(and what a great collection!), the favourite films of Corey Adams, who along with Alex Craig, made the enticing skate-feature Machotaildrop. Pitching itself as a blend of Willie Wonka, Wes Anderson, Terry Gilliam and Michel Gondry, their trailer promises a particularly novel and immersive world – with art direction that seems destined for outputting 25 frames a second to that recently bookmarked quirky tumblr blog your cousin makes now that they've dropped out of 2nd year visual arts. No word on a DVD release as yet, but turns out they have a range of other shorts and skate-infused odyssey's available online. More Corey + Alex : vimeo.com/user5048671.
Bonus round: here's a crazy trio of very whimsical skate videos, found over at Kottke, each with their own quirky home brewed take on weird tricks. And then there's Killian Martin's Sublime skateboarding, a possible heir to the street skating flair of Rodney Mullen?
Meanwhile… over in Skateistan..
(Watch Skateistan full size for better effect, and don't forget to visit skateistan.org/content/donate)
(( Previously… Skateboard Vidi-yo ( & Animal Chin's Stacy Peralta ) and Skateboarding vs Architecture (one of my favourite interviews ever) ))


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Rio Grande Fly Fishing Report 04/25/2000
First report of Caddis in Pilar on 4/4. Flow was about 200cfs at the State Line which is ideal. The bugs moved upstream faster than in previous years and were all over the Box by 4/9 when I fished in the Wild Rivers area. The flow was 230cfs and not quite clear. We got a few nice Browns to 17″ on a Hares Ear #12 fished as a dropper. The water got murkier late in the day and we picked up a few fish along the edges on dries {Caddis}. In the Box on 4/14 flow was 249cfs and fishing was good from 3pm on dry Caddis #14. Again on 4/21 with the same results…Flows increased after that and ended the spring Caddis event. New Mexico Fly Fishing Guide Ed Adams


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CFDC Shout OutsFebruary 5, 2014
Friday, February 7February 6, 2014
3 rounds of
6 PVC Dislocates
12 Squats
6 Alt-T Push-Ups
12 Samson Lunges
3 x 2 Dip-Pause-Push Press + 2 Power Jerk
Work – Jerks (bar from the floor; 20min timecap)
7 x 1 Power Clean + 3 Jerk (Power or Split only)
6 x 1 Power Clean + 1 Push Press + 1 Power Jerk + 1 Split Jerk
4 x 1 Hang Power Clean + 2 Hang Clean Hi-Pull + 12 Barbell Shrugs
– work at 70-80% of final working weight
– maintain the hook grip for all movements
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I really enjoyed today's workout. I'm feeling stronger and more confident with both my cleans and my jerks.
With workouts that involve the Olympic lifts, I tend to err on the conservative side for my weights so that I can work on my technique. Today was no exception.
For the strength portion, I worked up to 155 pounds (still need to work on my foot positions for the split jerk). For the finisher, I used 135 pounds for all four rounds.
"No gas face for Coach Brose!" 😀
I managed to stay out of my head while I did cleans and worked up to 75# for my final set on the beginner side – heaviest I've done in a LONG time! Of course, the clean felt much harder than 3 jerks.
This class was amazing due in part to the jerks, but mostly due to the complete lack of burpees.


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David HiltnerExecutive Director
In the summer of 2005 David & Maggy Hiltner moved to Red Lodge, Montana to establish the Red Lodge Clay Center. Prior to moving to Red Lodge David was an Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Before joining the faculty at Wichita State University in 1999, he taught at Syracuse University, Northwest College in Wyoming, and at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. David received his B.F.A. in Ceramics from Wichita State University in 1993 and completed his M.F.A at Syracuse University in 1997.
Jill ObermanGallery Coordinator
RLCC's Gallery Coordinator is responsible for curating and organizing our annual exhibition calendar, as well as, inviting artists to exhibit, curate, and jury our wide array of exhibitions. In addition, the Gallery Coordinator runs the day-today operations of our retail space, including our online gallery and manages our resident staff members.
Jill has been actively involved in the clay world, diligently working to have a positive impact on our field. Moving to Red Lodge from Carbondale, Colorado, Jill recently worked as a studio artist and as an Educator at the Aspen Art Museum, and served two terms as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). Jill earned her MFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology School for American Crafts, and her BA from Hamilton College. She has been a resident artist at numerous art institutions, notably the Anderson Ranch, the Archie Bray Foundation, and Arrowmont School for Arts and Crafts. Past employment includes work as the Executive Director of the Carbondale Clay Center, the Executive Director of the Clay Studio of Missoula, the Programs and Administration Director at the Archie Bray Foundation, and the Studio Manager of the ceramics program at the Anderson Ranch Art Center. While in her studio Jill focuses on creating minimal, architectural ceramic sculptures that have been widely exhibited throughout the United States, as well as sharing her passion of ceramics through conversation with anyone and everyone who will listen.
Nathan R. GoddardPrograms Coordinator
RLCC's Program's Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing our Artist-In-Residency and Education programming as well as Communications, including social media, press/publishing, and general communication with the public and visiting artists.
Nathan was born in Grand Rapids, MI and has lived all around the country and traveled widely throughout the USA, Europe, and Japan. He received his BFA in Studio Art and Land Art from the University of New Mexico. It was in the American Southwest that he began to see the greater potential of earth and materials in his paintings and installations. His investigation of alternative materials and ceramics has continued beyond his MFA work at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. In 2007, the State of Michigan commissioned him to design and develop the Governor's Award for Arts and Culture. He was the first prize award winner in painting at the 2009 Festival for the Arts in Grand Rapids, MI.
Nathan teaches ceramic courses and workshops to adults, college students, and the youth. He worked in Skaelskor, Denmark at Guldagergaard as the Kiln Yard Technician in 2015-16. Since his return to the states, he has been Adjunct Professor of Studio Art Ceramics at Wofford College and Lander University in South Carolina. Nathan has made Red Lodge, MT his new home, where he enjoys mountain hiking with his dog Ojo and exhibits his work regionally and nationally.
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Pete Scherzer grew up in Ohio and Montana. He studied ceramics at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Alfred University. He was resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation from 1999 until 2001, and was resident artist at Watson Arts Centre in Canberra, Australia in 2018. He has worked at Princeton University, Alfred University, Peters Valley Craft Center, Cleveland Institute of Art, and Northern Clay Center. He was a lecturer in the Ceramics department at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2014 until 2019. His work is represented by Charlie Cummings Gallery and The Clay Studio in Philadelphia.


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Ted Lasso "Make Rebecca Great Again" Spoilers Ahead
The only complaint I have towards this episode is the title. (If you've lived in the U.S., you know just how triggering it is.) Excluding that, "Make Rebecca Great Again" the most perfect piece of television I've watched in a long, long time, and at this point, even though I've watched it an embarrassing amount, it doesn't change the fact that it makes me sob every time.
Brace yourselves, folks, because the emotions in this one are just all over the place. I can't help it. "Make Rebecca Great Again" is the episode I had the most visceral reaction to, and it's the one that I still don't know how to write about without bursting into tears. This episode is a love letter to every person who's lost themselves—whether in a divorce, depression, anxiety, whatever the all-consuming darkness may be. This episode beautifully shows us that no one is too far gone.
This is also the episode that made me decide: I have to write about this show when season two comes around because it's so moving, I'm bursting out of my seat (and it's basically storming on my face with the number of tears I've cried). In every way, the episode is a testament to friendships and the fact that those who care will stay by your side even when you screw up royally.
I've already done a tremendous scene breakdown on Rebecca singing "Let it Go" from Frozen, so please read that alongside this solely for the completion of the review. I won't go into it again since it's already out there and massively analytical. To preview:
"Make Rebecca Great Again" was one of the best episodes of TV we all watched in 2020 and it's one we're still not over. And much like with the finale "The Hope That Kills You," this episode is full of deeply vulnerable moments that change so much of the dynamics beautifully. Watching the entire team let go of all their losses for a moment and embrace their win with karaoke night already made for an exemplary scene, but then you bring in a woman who's lost so much and herself in the process to sing a song about deliverance, and you've created an indescribable moment.Scene Breakdown: Rebecca Sings "Let it Go"
Grown Men Crying
To start, let's continue to praise this show for doing what it is best at—reminding the audience that toxic masculinity isn't welcomed here. When the team goes to Liverpool for a game against Everton, prior to there's a movie night for The Iron Giant. And yes, grown men, the stoic Coach Beard included, all cry during it.
Throughout the course of the season, we see the tremors threaten to control, and we see Ted slowly crumble into the darkness that is terrorizing him from deep within. And it's a sight to behold because emotions are and will always be welcomed here. But we also get crying in a way that stings like a thousand bees all at once, and that's Ted's panic attack.
Divorce isn't easy. Whether you're the one who'd initiated it or not—whether it's on good terms like Ted and Michelle or as messy as Rebecca and Rupert. And the series' decision to show us two completely different sides of it is incredibly fascinating because it's what puts it all on display organically. The aftermath of separation isn't always pretty and oftentimes, it hurts.
Ted's heartbreak is the worst of them because as mentioned in "Tan Lines," when the sunshine falls, clouds of darkness are most engulfing for the rest of the world too. But it's also so realistic that he'd lash out at Nate because his feelings are so achingly enveloping that he has no idea how to deal with it all. Not to mention the fact that even the kindest people break at times. And what matters is that Ted's self-awareness leads to an apology.
That's what makes him so incredible as a character because he immediately apologizes to Nate the next morning and encourages him to be the one to give the pre-game talk. A lot can be shaken, but Ted Lasso's belief doesn't come and go waves—it's steadfast. And that belief extends to everyone around him even while he's fighting the battles within himself.
Jason Sudeikis' range on this show continues to floor me because one minute he's cracking a joke, the next he's subtly falling apart, and then in a single moment, a full range of emotions are on display so acutely, there are no words for it. This is why he is the actor to sweep award seasons because what Sudeikis has done in Ted Lasso is not only his best work to date, but it's exemplary work I imagine people will want to look back on for years to come.
Sharing Rage
Thematically, this episode touches on the concept of letting go in such breathtaking form that it makes you actually feel the idea as though it's your own experience you're watching unfold. When Nate is roasting the team, he tells Roy that he's worried he's keeping all the anger to himself and that it could destroy him.
We start to see just how much Roy's anger engulfs him a little later, but at the crux of it all is that it's evident he hasn't shared anything with anyone in a long time. It's accurate to the t because emotions not only demand to be felt, but they demand to be shared. Whether that's rage or sadness, or even love, shared emotions are the very thing that helps people grow.
Thus when he breaks the bench, he not only removes some of the rage that's eating him up inside, but he uses it on the field, which results in their win. And that win also results in the closeness that's budding with the Keeley along with the decision to be the one to initiate celebrating the game. The bottled-up rage in Roy has kept from happiness for quite some time, but in a moment of letting go (while singing too), and without realizing, he started giving parts of himself to others.
Thereby, when he kisses Keeley, it's the decision to try—the decision to give in to the chemistry brewing within them, and the decision to try actually having a relationship with someone who just might understand him fully. There is a long way to go for Roy to let go of the pent-up darkness fully, but he's on the right path now.
Ladies Empowering Ladies
This episode is for women, and it's about women. It's about taking responsibility for our actions and understanding that admitting to faults isn't a weakness but rather a strength. This was Rebecca's deliverance. It's easy to tell that there is so much good in Rebecca because Hannah Waddingham shows us bits and pieces of the character beautifully, but most importantly, because the writing shows us just how much of herself she has lost.
As humans, we've all felt small at some point. Someone has hurt us so horrifically that we've lost ourselves in the version they've crafted. Or, we've made unfathomable decisions trying to take back the pieces of us that have been broken. "Make Rebecca Great Again" evocatively establishes the idea that it's never too late to make amends, and it's never too late to find the pieces of us that are buried (or in Ted's way bathed) deep within the piles of darkness that have taken root.
When the dirt is taken care of, the flowers can start to bloom, and "Make Rebecca Great Again" reminds us that no form of dirt cannot be harvested. In adversary, the strongest take root, and Rebecca Welton might have screwed up drastically, but somewhere deep under the tower she's climbed is a woman who's silly and strong, but not cold. Deep underneath is a woman who can sing and a woman whose loyalty is unparalleled.
If she wasn't so good before all this, someone as loyal as Sassy (Ellie Taylor) wouldn't choose her to be her daughter's godmother, and she wouldn't come back to be by her side after six years of abandonment. Rebecca is worth saving, and Rebecca is worth fighting for. And that's something Keeley sees in too as she continues to shower her with praises, joy, and laughter because so much of Rebecca shines even amidst the terrors.
Nate easily forgives Ted because Ted isn't his rage. Roy isn't his rage either. We aren't the mistakes we've made or the darkest parts of who we are; we are the people we choose to be. And in this episode, Rebecca chooses to be kind. She chooses to help someone else come out of the water. She chooses to be the strength she hadn't seen in her darkness. She chooses to let go and she chooses to fight.
"Make Rebecca Great Again" shows us that it's never too late to keep trying. If someone makes you feel small, that's not on them; it's on you. It's on you to rise above their words and their abuse. It's on you to keep trying. And it's never easy in the beginning because sometimes, humans can go down the wrong path, but sometimes, when we have the right people beside us, they can help pull us out. We just have to be willing to accept their help in the first place.
Sometimes abuse festers differently, you either push forward, let the darkness consume you like Rebecca did or you harbor the emotions like Ted did. And the healthy way is to find people who are willing to carry those burdens with you. If you don't have those people, you can be that person for others. Because when you choose to be the person they can lean on, one day, you'll turn around to find they are right by your side too.
Kindness is contagious, and it's the same kindness Rebecca is now seeing from those around her that have brought greatness back into her life. Rebecca lost herself in a pit for a moment, but she didn't stay there—she chose to come out. She chose to remember the people and the places that meant more to her than who she became as a result of the chains that suffocated her.
Accountability matters. Kindness matters. Embracing the good, the bad, and the ugly matters. And sharing our pain matters. Ted Lasso's "Make Rebecca Great Again" makes it clear that there's no darkness these characters can't come out of, and it's beautiful in more ways than I have words for.
Ted Talks and Further Thoughts
- What'll always destroy me about this episode is that if Ted wasn't having a panic attack while Rebecca was singing, he would've loved the moment so deeply, it would've been everything. (It's what he deserves and it's what she deserves and I don't know how to write about this episode without sobbing because why!?)
- Keeley's ad is actually a damn delight, as was Roy initiating that she repeats it in the locker room.
- I love that they noticed Nate was missing. I also love that he understands the importance of organizing luggage and not throwing it.
- The toy soldier on Ted's desk as he signed the papers destroyed me, especially because he picks up, stands it tall, then signs it and that shot floored me. (I'm not crying again. You're crying.)
- Flo and Ted? Okay okay okay okay. Get it.
- There is nothing more pure than Sam Obisanya singing Oasis' "Wonderwall." What a perfect song for a perfect character.
- And then there's Beard singing Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." Genius.
- The shot of Rebecca sitting at the restaurant waiting for the waiter through the mirror paralleling the shot of Ted signing the divorce papers as we see him through the mirror in front of him? BRILLIANT. You're telling me these two aren't meant to be? And they're not each other's kindred spirits? You can't help but ship it when there are moments like this framed so masterfully to tell an even more significant story. I am relatively uneasy thinking about it. Celeste's "Strange" is also such a perfect song to emphasize the emotions each of the characters are feeling (Roy and Keeley included). Strangers to friends. Friends into lovers. And strangers again. Goodbye. I am uneasy.
- Dani Rojas continues to be sunshine personified is so beautiful.
- "You would love the real Rebecca." We do. We already do. (Insert sobbing emoji here.)
- There are still fax machines around. I don't know what's up with this, London. It's not that ancient. I get we all communicate through emails, but they're still there.
What are your thoughts on Ted Lasso's "Make Rebecca Great Again?"


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In this article we will cover information regarding: Does my plan require an audit? What is the purpose of an audit?...and more:
- How will I know if my plan requires an audit?
- What is the purpose of an audit?
- My plan started in the middle of the calendar year. Is my plan still required to undergo an audit if I have more than 100 employees?
- I have a small plan with less than 100 participants. Can my plan ever be required to undergo an audit?
- I heard an audit can be expensive. Are there any other options to save some costs?
- Is an audit included in my fees paid to Vestwell?
- Where can I find an auditor? Can my company's accountant handle this?
- What should I do once I've selected an auditor?
- Our auditor will need documents that have sensitive information in them, like social security numbers. How do we get those files safely?
- What are the general types of documents that our auditors will need, and where on the Vestwell Platform can I find them?
- What if my auditor says there are discrepancies between the data in our records and the records provided by Vestwell?
- Our auditor has asked for investment profiles and descriptions of each of the funds available to participants. Where can I find those?
- Our plan uses Vestwell Advisors as the investment manager. Does Vestwell offer an opinion consistent with FASB ASC 820 fair value?
- Our auditor says we will need to amend a prior year's Form 5500. Is that a problem? What is the process for that?
- Are there any steps I can take to reduce the number of participants in my plan?
- I can't get the audit done in time for the deadline to file Form 5500. What are my options?
- I received a notice from the Department of Labor that my Form 5500 was rejected. What should I do?
- How can I be better prepared next year?
How will I know if my plan requires an audit?
For plan years beginning on or after January 2023, plans with more than 100 participants with an account balance as of the start of the plan year are required to undergo an annual audit. This means that the participant count must include actively participating employees, retired, deceased, or separated employees who still have assets in the plan.
There is also a special rule called the "80-120 rule" that allows plans with between 80 and 120 participants, as of the first day of the plan year, to file Form 5500 in the same category ("large plan" or "small plan") as indicated on the prior year Form 5500 filing. There are some nuances to this rule that are beyond the scope of this article, so if you believe your plan has between 80 and 120 participants (as defined above), your Vestwell representative will discuss how this rule affects your plan.
We use the information you provide to us about your plan at the end of each calendar year to determine whether your plan is subject to the audit requirements so we are generally unable to confirm whether your plan is required to undergo an annual audit until that time. If required, we notify you in the first half of the following year, which gives you plenty of time to complete the audit before the Form 5500 filing deadline (seven to nine-and-a-half months after the end of the year).
This simplified chart of the requirements may be helpful:
*Audits are always required if you elect to file as a large plan using Schedule H. We will file Schedule I where applicable to avoid the audit requirement in these circumstances.
For plan years beginning prior to January 2023, audits are required if there are more than 100 eligible employees as of the start of the plan year. Counting the number of eligible employees to determine if an audit is required is not as straightforward as it may sound. For example, that number would include anyone as of the start of the plan year who is eligible for the plan, even if s/he is not actively contributing, and any former employee who still has a balance in the plan. There are also special rules about plans with short plan years (see below) and other legal rules at play. Refer to our Help Center article on how participants are counted for audit purposes.
Once identified, we provide you with a list of the individuals who we believe are eligible in your year-end compliance package. You can also find a report on your sponsor portal with an ongoing eligibility list; you should check it regularly and let us know if you have any questions. If we don't hear from you, we assume our data is correct.
If we flag that you are eligible for an audit and you disagree with our conclusion, just let your Vestwell representative know, and we will work with our Compliance Team to understand and clarify the issue.
What is the purpose of an audit?
The word "audit" should not cause panic or alarm. On the contrary, with some advanced planning and hiring a qualified auditor, the audit can actually be a good opportunity to surface any possible issues to help you run your plan more efficiently. The auditor prepares a report that includes an opinion about whether or not the plan's financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), a review of the company's plan-related internal controls, and a sampling of participant transactions.
The purpose of the audit is for the benefit of the plan, and in turn, the participants and beneficiaries as well. Thus, while your role as a fiduciary of the plan is to select an auditor prudently, the auditor's "client" is actually the plan -- their goal is to ensure it is properly administered and accounted for so all employees and their beneficiaries receive the benefits to which they are entitled.
My plan started in the middle of the calendar year. Is my plan still required to undergo an audit if I have more than 100 employees?
Yes -- though it could be deferred for a time. In general, if your plan's effective date is in the middle of the plan year and was in effect for less than seven months of the year, it may be considered a "short plan year" under the law. If that is the case, your plan could postpone undergoing the audit for one year. However, in the first year that you do undertake the audit, you should have your auditor include the short plan year as well. In other words, this isn't a "free pass," but it does give you some extra time. If your plan had an effective date of January 1 but only started to allow deferrals sometime after January 1, postponing the audit is not an option. If you will be taking advantage of the short plan year rule, we will note it on Schedule H of Form 5500, and we will file the Annual Return without an audit report.
I have a small plan with less than 100 participants. Can my plan ever be required to undergo an audit?
Yes. If a small plan does not have a proper fidelity bond, it must be audited annually. This is why we require you to obtain a fidelity bond as part of your plan onboarding process, which is mentioned in Appendix C to your Plan Services Agreement. The cost of a bond is a fraction of the cost of an audit. When we prepare your plan's Form 5500, we check boxes that acknowledge that the plan qualifies for this audit exemption and that there is a bond in place.
I heard an audit can be expensive. Are there any other options to save some costs?
Yes. As a plan sponsor, you can instruct the auditor not to perform any auditing procedures with respect to investment information prepared and certified by "qualified institutions." This option is referred to as a "limited scope audit." It is available only if the certification by the qualified institution includes a statement that the information is complete and accurate. Limited-scope audits are typically less expensive than full-scope audits. It is solely your decision as to whether to undergo a full-scope or limited-scope audit.
You will need to engage an auditor either way. In a full-scope audit, the auditor reviews the plan's financial statements, including all assets, liabilities, and obligations, and financial activities, without any limitation. In a limited-scope audit, the auditor does not audit the certified investment Information for the plan but still tests participant data, including the allocation of investment income to individual participant accounts, and tests contributions, benefit payments, and other information that was not certified. If you choose to proceed with a limited-scope audit, Vestwell Trust Company, one of our subsidiaries, can prepare a certified annual trust statement for your auditor, which your auditor will need to prepare its independent auditor report. If your plan did not already engage us for that service, we will need to amend your Vestwell Plan Service Agreement for the service and there is an additional annual fee that will be included in Appendix A to your agreement.
Is an audit included in my fees paid to Vestwell?
No. As noted in Appendix B to your Plan Services Agreement, we provide up to four hours of assistance to your auditor at no additional charge. However, you are solely responsible for selecting the auditor and paying for the audit.
Where can I find an auditor? Can my company's accountant handle this?
The decision about selecting an auditor is solely for you as the plan sponsor to make. However, you should be aware that the Department of Labor has strict requirements about how an annual audit is to be conducted, so working with your company's bookkeeper or someone who is not familiar with audits and employee benefit plans can be risky. The law requires an audit to be prepared by:
- A certified public accountant, certified by a regulatory authority of the State;
- A licensed public accountant licensed by a regulatory authority of a State; or
- An individual certified by the DOL as a qualified public accountant.
It is important to hire a qualified auditor to ensure that the plan's Form 5500 will be accepted. If the Department of Labor determines that the audit was deficient in some way, the plan sponsor can be held responsible, which means a potential penalty of up to $2,000 per day for a late 5500 filing. Vestwell is not responsible for selecting the auditor, the preparation of the audit report, or any aspect of your audit process. Your company's accountant may be able to prepare the auditor's report. If not, the DOL published an article with helpful information on selecting an auditor, and the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center published a report that lists auditor firms by state.
What should I do once I've selected an auditor?
Once you have chosen an auditor for your plan, let us know who that is by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. We will need the auditor's name and contact information. Any requests for documents or other information should be sent to that same email address. We will provide you and the auditor with a link to a SendSafely folder where we will upload the standard audit package.
Our auditor will need documents that have sensitive information in them, like social security numbers. How do we get those files safely?
Your Annual Testing Team will provide you with a link to SendSafely, a secure cloud-based platform that we use for the delivery of documents like this. Since SendSafely is cloud-based, there isn't any software for you to install or maintain. In the future, we will have an audit package on our platform where you or your auditor will be able to receive and submit files securely for audit purposes.
What are the general types of documents that our auditors will need, and where on the Vestwell Platform can I find them?
Our standard audit package includes all items that an auditor would need from a retirement plan provider, including:
- SOC reports - SOC reports are governed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and focus on offering assurance that the controls service organizations put in place to protect their clients' assets (data in most cases) are effective. Vestwell obtained an unqualified SOC report from an independent auditor in June 2020, which is updated annually.
- Certified Annual Trust Statement – We provide you with a certified financial statement of the plan's assets, which is sufficient for a limited-scope audit and simplifies the audit process for you and your auditing firm for a full-scope audit.
- Form 5500 Draft – We prepare a draft copy of your plan's annual return and relevant schedules. In order to file Form 5500, the auditor's opinion and financial statements will need to be attached, and Schedule H, Part III will need to be reviewed and updated. These three items will need to be completed by your auditing firm.
- Compliance Package – We provide a copy of the annual compliance tests that we performed for your plan
We will also provide you with an Audit Report, which will include:
- Annual Executive Summary – financial summary of plan assets for the plan year
- Annual Account Totals by Fund/Source – summary of all plan contributions of participants and sponsor
- Annual Account Detail by Participant – detailed participant-level information for plan year
- Forfeiture Account Analysis – summary of forfeiture level activity during the plan year, such as unvested account balances of now-former employees
- Annual Loan Summary and Activity– overall loan summary and detailed information about all loans taken from the plan during the year
- Rollovers Report - detailed information about incoming and outgoing rollovers to or from the plan
- Annual Fee Report – summary of fees paid from plan assets during the plan year, such as for Vestwell and other service providers to the plan
- Distribution Report
- Payroll Detail Report
- Reconciliation (if requested by your auditor) between the Certified Trust Statement (which we provide to you, as mentioned above) and the Annual Account Totals by Fund/Source
What if my auditor says there are discrepancies between the data in our records and the records provided by Vestwell?
There is no cause for alarm. With all of the data that a retirement plan processes over the course of the year, it is not uncommon to find a variation between records. The Certified Statement is an investment-based report and includes investment-specific details. As opposed to the Audit Report, which is a recordkeeping report and, as such, does not include all of the investment details that the Certified Statement does. You will often find that the end-of-year Market Value on the Certified Statement is higher than that on that Audit Report.
Some explanations as to why these could arise include:
- The ending balance on the Certified Statement will include trades that have not settled as of the end of the year (shown as cash), so the ending balance on the Audit Report will exclude pending cash.
- The ending balance on the Certified Statement will include any forfeiture funds (generally invested in a money market account). In contrast, the Audit Report lists the Forfeiture Suspense account as a separate line item not included in the ending balance.
- Both the Certified Statement and the audit report are determined on a cash basis, which means that any payrolls (for instance, the December 31 payroll) or corrections that were deposited after the plan year-end would not be included in them even though they would appear on your payroll reports.
- The Form 5500 financial information is determined on an accrual basis and would therefore include any corrections or payrolls submitted after the plan year-end but are attributable to the prior plan year.
Our auditor has asked for investment profiles and descriptions of each of the funds available to participants. Where can I find those?
Your sponsor portal includes a fact sheet for all Target Date Series and Model Strategies available to your plan. The fact sheet shows each funds' top 5 holdings, performance data, expense ratio, benchmark comparison, and other information that may be helpful.
Our plan uses Vestwell Advisors as the investment manager. Does Vestwell offer an opinion consistent with FASB ASC 820 fair value?
Auditors and accountants use that accounting standard to help prepare certified valuations of plan assets. However, that standard is not applicable to plans using Vestwell Advisors' lineup because that lineup consists of ETFs and other investment options that can be readily valued in the market.
Our auditor says we will need to amend a prior year's Form 5500. Is that a problem? What is the process for that?
Sometimes plans need to amend their Annual Return for various reasons. For instance, there could have been an internal clerical or data entry mistake that now needs to be corrected. We can assist you in preparing the revised Form 5500. There may be an additional charge depending on the nature of the revision.
Are there any steps I can take to reduce the number of participants in my plan?
Yes, sponsors can take several steps to reduce the number of participants and therefore delay the audit requirement. The participant count is done annually, so if your plan drops to less than 100 participants, an audit will not be required for those years.
- Regularly review the eligibility report on your sponsor portal and alert us to any possible discrepancies. If we do not hear from you, we assume our data is correct.
- If your plan has very liberal eligibility rules, you may wish to amend your plan to require a longer waiting period or increase the age requirement.
- Since former employees with a balance are included, the law allows plans to force out employees with small vested balances below $5,000. By processing these distributions before the end of the year, these individuals are not included in the participant count for future years.
I can't get the audit done in time for the deadline to file Form 5500. What are my options?
As mentioned above, we will notify you in the first quarter if we believe your plan is subject to an audit. Our ability to give you prompt notice is dependent on your completion of our year-end questionnaire. We point this out in Appendix C to your Plan Services Agreement. When we inform you of the audit requirement, we expect that you will follow up promptly and make your audit arrangements. If you don't get started early enough, or you start an audit and find issues that you cannot fix in a timely manner (for instance, if there has been a change of personnel at our organization), you have two options.
First, you can file an incomplete Form 5500 without the audit report. The DOL will likely reject the filing, and it will usually give you a limited period of time to provide the audit report before penalties are imposed. Those penalties can be very expensive – up to $50,000 – and the DOL will generally not put the process "on hold" while the audit is being secured. If you are in this scenario, you should consider hiring counsel quickly as there is often a limited window of opportunity to get these penalties reduced or eliminated, for instance, if there is a legitimate good faith reason for the delay.
The second option is to hold off filing anything until the audit is complete and then file Form 5500 with the completed audit report. The DOL has a special program for this type of filing that imposes reduced penalties.
It is completely your decision about how to proceed. Vestwell is not a law firm and cannot and does not provide legal advice.
I received a notice from the Department of Labor that my Form 5500 was rejected. What should I do?
This notice informs the plan sponsor that there was some issue with the submission and that the DOL will issue penalties if it is not corrected timely. The plan sponsor has 30 days from the date of the letter to respond. Do not miss this response date! You must send the notice to us immediately. The DOL understands that there may be reasons why a submission was incorrect and allows an opportunity to submit a response and request extensions.
How can I be better prepared next year?
We make a variety of reports available on your plan sponsor portal. It is your responsibility to review them periodically; this is mentioned in Appendix C to your Plan Services Agreement. We are always happy to assist you if you let us know of any issues, but if we do not hear from you, we will assume that the data in our systems is correct.
There are two reports that help you to prepare for audit season:
- Quarterly Contribution Reports - these reports are located in the Reports Tab and can be helpful to reconcile your payroll records against Vestwell records. If any payrolls were missed or improperly transmitted, this report will help you to identify them and resolve any discrepancies in your payroll system.
- Eligibility Report - You can always check your current participant account by visiting your Vestwell portal. However, please note that this count will be as of the current date (not the beginning of the plan year) and will not include terminated participants with a balance.
- For a more detailed report, you can also download your eligibility report from the Reports tab. You will need to filter the sheet to include terminated participants with balances and participants that have entry dates on or before the first day of the plan year in question. Please note that the entry dates for terminated participants do not show on this report, but it will give you an approximate participant count. For an exact participant count as of the beginning of the plan year, email email@example.com and request a custom report.
Additional resources from other sources:
- DOL: Selecting An Auditor for Your Employee Benefit Plan
- AICPA: The Importance of Hiring a Quality Auditor


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Slave to Fashion Launch
In Slave to Fashion Safia Minney turns the spotlight on the 21 million people forced to work in fast fashion supply chains around the world.
The book was launched at an event on Fashion Revolution Day 2017 at the Riverford
Organic Pub in Islington, London, and was well attended by journalists and
representatives of the
fashion industry as well as friends and family.
A number of established ethical fashion campaigners and business owners spoke at the event, including Baroness Lola Young, who works to eradicate modern slavery at a legal and political level in parliament, and Livia Firth, founder of the ethical business Eco-age.Cindy Berman (Ethical Trade Initiative), fashion commentator Caryn Franklin, Kate Lewis (Fairtrade Foundation), and Gettie Singh, owner of the Duke of Cambridge Riverford Organic pub, as well as Safia herself, completed the speaker line up.
The take-away message from evening was clear: be the change.
As consumers we need to demand more transparency from the fashion labels and play our part by making ethically minded choices about where we buy our clothes.
Slave to Fashion is available now from New Internationalist.
Read more from the launch event:
My lightbulb moment: Fashion founder Safia Minney explains how she launched the Fairtrade fashion label People Tree - Liz Hoggard, Daily Mail
Slave to Fashion by Safia Minney and five other books to inspire change - Sophie Corfan, Positive Luxury
'SLAVE TO FASHION', a book and educational campaign by Safia Minney, MBE - World Fairtrade Organization
New book reveals shocking modern slavery in fashion chains - Clearly Magazine
Po-Zu supports Safia Minney's SLAVE TO FASHION book launch - Po-Zu
What do you know about modern slavery in fashion - Fairtrade Foundation
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Jacob A. Petrosky, MD is a practicing Bariatric and General Surgeon in the Cleveland, Ohio region. He is affiliated with University Hospitals Health System. His primary practice is at University Hospitals of Geauga Medical Center.
Dr. Petrosky received his medical degree from the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Petrosky completed his General Surgery Residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 2017 and completed his Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatrics at Geisinger Medical Center in 2018.
Dr. Petrosky is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio and is board-eligible by the American Board of Surgery.
He specializes in minimally invasive and other innovative treatments for obesity related-conditions as well as esophageal diseases, advanced endoscopic treatment of esophageal and gastric diseases, and treats unique conditions such as Zenker's diverticulum using minimally invasive approaches. In addition, he specializes in complex hernia repairs including recurrences and abdominal wall reconstruction.
Dr. Petrosky professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons, The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, The Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract, and The American Medical Association.


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NORFOLK, Va. - A deadly dog flu has already killed dogs in North Carolina and it continues to spread. We talk with Linda Gould, Veterinary Practice Director at the Norfolk SPCA about what we as pet owners need to know about protecting our pets.
Symptoms of Canine Influenza:
- Persistent cough
- Nasal/ocular discharge
- Sneezing
- Lethargy
- Fever
Linda says vaccination is a great way to prevent infection from the H3N2 strain of canine influenza. She adds that it is important to ask that your dog is vaccinated with a "bivalent" vaccine, which covers the H3N2 and H3N8 strains. The Norfolk SPCA carries the bivalent vaccine in its walk-in vaccine clinic.
Plus, we met Coco and some other animals looking for a home.


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Moira has lived in Paekākāriki for 40 plus years and for the past 20 has been working in various roles at Paekākāriki School. Moira began as a parent helper and recently retired from 15 years as the office administrator and point of contact for children, parents and the community. You might still spot her at the school, relieving.
"Paekākāriki, what do I like about it? What's not to like! The beach, the people, the environment, how close you are to Wellington, the hills on a beautiful day out here, the climate – how can you go past that? There's so many lovely things, too numerous to mention."
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We talked about my practice, my solo exhibition 'Nuances of Life' and the pros and cons of living and working in regional Australia. I have had a committed art practice for 16+ years, mainly focusing on abstract painting and mixed media artwork. To me, my art is freedom. It's a way of giving the subconscious a voice without the restrictions and demands of the mind.
I was thrilled to be interviewed by Regional Arts Australia. We talked about my practice, my solo exhibition 'Nuances of Life' and the pros and cons of living and working in regional Australia. You can read the article below or on their website here. Link: https://regionalarts.com.au/interviews/interview-gitte-backhausen/
I have had a committed art practice for 16+ years, mainly focusing on abstract painting and mixed media artwork. To me, my art is freedom. It's a way of giving the subconscious a voice without the restrictions and demands of the mind.
The abstract expressionist movement, as well as systems theory, chaos theory and the notion of happen-stance, have been major influences on my practice. It has pushed me towards raw spontaneous visual expression and continues to inform my work. I have a degree in Applied Social Science and have always had an interest in human behaviour and psychology. This has also influenced my popular workshop 'Get out of your Mind and into your Art'.
In 2017, having collected old and odd objects for years, I had my first exhibition of assemblage work with great success. I find that this new way of working allows me to dig deeper and add a more psychological and philosophic aspect to my work. All my assemblages are accompanied by small poems, which help both me and the viewer connect to the work on a deeper level.
The thinking underpinning this exhibition started on a morning walk. I walked by a newsagent with a poster out the front with the words "A day without laughter is a day wasted". I thought to myself, what a narrow-minded statement.
I'm not against laughing and I think it's wonderful to approach life with a sense of humour, I think it's crucial actually. However, I see something else in those words. I see society's tendency to bombard us with suggestions of positive thinking and the glorification of so-called 'positive feelings'. I see avoidance of the broad spectrum of feelings that life presents us with. I see a recipe for denial, failure and unrealistic goals.
In western society, happiness is a highly valued emotional state and we are surrounded by positive quotes and motivational sayings. Happiness is not a bad thing, however, problems arise when we come to believe we should always feel this way. My exhibition Nuances of Life takes a stand against the focus on happiness as a goal and celebrates all aspects of life, through assemblage art and poems.
I usually get up to do my fitness training or go for a walk first thing. The walking usually results in a few items being brought home, whether beautiful leaves I can use in collagraphs, a few rusty bottle tops or some discarded items that look beautiful to me. I love full days in the studio with nothing else to distract me, so I plan around that. I do need some human contact throughout the week, so I make sure to organise a few catchups on some of the days. We have a fantastic art community here, so I am active in participating in events and connect with other artist in the area. It's good for my practice and important for me to stay connected and to contribute to the community as well.
It has been a game-changer for me to move to regional Australia. There are many 'best parts', including having the space to create. We live in a house with views over the green rolling hills with cows, the sense of space and connection with nature all making a huge difference to me.
We were able to afford more physical space too (compared to the city), so I have a great big studio which is important for me to work freely and unrestricted. Another bonus is the very active, supportive and collaborative arts community we have, not to mention the simple fact that we actually know and socialise with many of our neighbours. Being an artist in this regional town has no doubt had a positive impact on my artistic practice and life as a whole.
The challenge with living and working regionally is that networking is difficult to keep up in the city (Sydney). It is difficult to build and nourish relationships in the art world and keep connected to 'where it's all happening'. It's certainly a challenge for building ones career, but I value my practice higher than a potentially faster track to 'being seen'.
Another challenge is the distance and cost of transport of artworks to galleries in the city and the distance to shops with professional art supplies. It's furthermore a challenge to engage in professional development, as many of the professional level courses are in the city as well. Yes there are online courses, but nothing beats the human connection in learning, in my experience. So yes, there are challenges, but nothing that outweighs waking up to the view of diary farm land with cute cows!
The Little Blowhole Art Bar – a hidden gem outside main Kiama (4 Tingira Crescent, Kiama NSW 2533). It's a tapas, wine and art bar. Not only do they have an exhibition opening every first Thursday of the month, they also offer live music on a regular basis and make some very yummy cocktails or a coffee, if that's your thing.
If you're in the area, do check out Gitte's exhibition at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, on until Saturday 3 March, 2018. And if you can't get to Nowra, check out Gitte's Instagram.


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In contrast, almost all of the people I know in my hometown in Nebraska proudly supported him. They glossed over his infidelities and stressed that he seemed to be a good father. They were impressed by his "respectful" sons and admired the success of his daughters.
The people I know in Nebraska have the same moral views as my religious acquaintances in New York, yet they had a totally different view of Mr. Trump as a standard-bearer for family values. What made the difference? In a word, class.
.. Blue families prize equality and companionship between spouses while putting a low value on childbearing. Red families tend to be inegalitarian or complementarian, viewing the man as the primary breadwinner and the mother as the primary caregiver. Early marriage and multiple children are typical.
.. Red families tend toward conservatism, and blue tend toward progressivism, but the models share an upper-class stress on respectability and a strong taboo against out-of-wedlock birth.
.. A third model can be found among working-class whites, blacks and Hispanics — let's call it purple. In these families, bonds between mothers and children are prized above those between couples. Unstable relationships are the norm, and fathers quickly end up out of the picture.
.. Liberal professionals decried his sexism, which violated the prime value of the blue family model: equality. Elite evangelicals decried his infidelity, which ran counter to the red family model's stress on fidelity.
.. Mr. Trump's board is overwhelmingly drawn from the Southern Baptist Convention and various Pentecostal and prosperity gospel churches. Figures at the Wheaton conference were more likely to be from Presbyterian churches, or conservative offshoots of the Episcopal Church.
.. An Episcopalian is more likely to have an advanced degree than a Southern Baptist is to have a college diploma.
.. Mr. Trump embodies a real if imperfect model of family values. People familiar with the purple family model tend to view his alienation from his children's mother as normal and his closeness to his children as exceptional and admirable. I saw this among my acquaintances in Nebraska. Even those from red families were more likely than my acquaintances in New York to know someone who has had a child out of wedlock or is subject to a restraining order.
.. Mr. Trump's purple family values may even explain some of his populist appeal. Global leaders like Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel and Jean-Claude Juncker appear to have stable and loving marriages. But their childlessness makes them worse exemplars of family values in the eyes of some non-elites than divorcees who have multiple children
.. Contempt for elite respectability is reflected not only in the respective party platforms, but in the personal lives of these populist leaders.
.. Barbara Bush said, "However you define family, that's what we mean by family values."


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Most people talk about the health benefits of eating vegetarian—not getting the grown hormones, antibiotics, pesticide bio-accumulation and saturated fat. Meniscus started talking to actress, writer and yogi Shakti Assouline about vegetarianism in India and the more subtle affects of eating meat. Meniscus: Shakti, can you tell us more about the subtle … [Read more...]
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Small Producer Organization Standard review (April 2018)
Fairtrade is a strategy that aims to promote sustainable development and to reduce poverty through fairer trade.
The objective of this review is to address and find solutions for identified problems or issues with the generically applied requirements in the Standard for Small Producer Organizations. Input from all relevant stakeholders will be considered, including producers and Producer Networks, Fairtrade International staff, product managers, assurance providers, and market facing units.
- Review and analyse outstanding issues included on the monitoring log on the SPO standard since last revision
- Collect additional topics, issues and concerns on SPO standard from relevant stakeholder groups
- Seek solutions from stakeholders to resolve standard related issues Consult on solutions with relevant stakeholder groups
- Ensure consistency in standards by aligning changes in all related product standards
- Improve standard language for better clarity and simplicity
- Develop final proposals for SPO standard for approval by Standards Committee
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EN | Project Assignment (update 10 April 2018)
ES | Marco de Proyecto (actualizado 10 Abril 2018)
Synopsis of second round of consultation
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ES | Sinopsis: Resumen ejecutivo
FR | Synopsis: Résumé
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Public consultation – Second round
From 3rd May 2018 until 3rd July 2018. To take part in the consultation, please click on the following links below.
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SPO review 2nd Round Consultation Webinar
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Often the monetization of the project is built incorrectly, which leads to financial losses or the failure of the entire project. Let's see what monetization really is.
If you are not selling your product directly to your customer, then you need to develop a monetization concept. Monetization of a project is a long process that requires a long investment. Often, in addition to the concept, you need to test a number of hypotheses, one of which may be a repetition of the model of a very similar project. It is extremely important not to flirt with testing such hypotheses - this may alienate the audience, and it is better to conduct experiments on a small control group or segment.
If users do not understand that they pay for everything in one or another "currency", then you can not afford this luxury. I will explain exactly what I mean by a few examples.
Access to the service is free in the traditional sense. But is it really free? No. You pay with your data, your audience, and content, and often by viewing ads. This is a model in which the audience concentrates, self-segments, creates content and absorbs it, independently expanding the audience. The owner of such a network can sell access to this audience to advertising agencies, sell user data (at least in an impersonal form) to any organizations interested in them, or influence the audience's opinion using methods of ranking materials - making some more popular, and "putting others in the shade". So, if you look at it objectively, many people underestimate their value for such resources.
It would seem, well, there can be no catch, unless, of course, we are talking about games developed for mobile devices - there are obvious options, or tolerate advertising or pay for the full version. But we are not talking about them, but for example about WorldOfTanks. Users with free accounts are needed for a variety of tasks: for a greater variety of behavior scenarios, as easier targets, which encourages players with paid accounts to renew them. And naturally, as a means of greater engagement and subsequent conversion.
Often, the core of such a project is a website, and the information published on it is transmitted to the social network and mobile app. In this case, depending on the value of the information and the audience's ability to pay, one of the monetization methods is chosen: subscription, or access to extended versions of materials, or selling the same advertising directly, native or in the form of branding (one of the most successful advertising strategies is chosen by Medusa). If a resource has not decided on one of these paths, it means that it is either at the stage of audience recruitment, or its task is to influence the audience in another way.
Any professional community has a fairly good potential for monetization. Such communities either have separate social networks (for example, design behance.net, owned by Adobe), or groups in social networks. networks. For a specialized information publication, it is a logical step to create a group, form a community and broadcast the publication's publications in it. But many (for example Shopolog.ru) do not take into account the " rules of the game" on the territory of social networks. What these rules are, let's look at a little more.
To determine the cost of such placement, they usually start from the cost of targeted advertising with the corresponding indicators or prices for ADS in the same social network. For example, a group of 10,000 subscribers will give a publication coverage of about 3,000 people. 300 clicks and 15 leads. Depending on the specifics of the project, the cost of the lead that the advertiser will be willing to pay will be about 1,000 rubles. in Other words, the adequate and competitive cost of an advertising publication should not exceed 15,000 rubles.
There are projects that are part of the PR strategy of the company, and at first glance only carry the image load (all the same Behance from Adobe). In such cases we see the company solve several problems:
There are resources, and sometimes independent authors who accept donations (voluntary transfers, often the term "donations" is inappropriate here, because monetization, although so selective, is embedded in the model of such a business). They can be quite effective, but not in all areas. For example, an author writing articles about saving homeless animals will raise funds, but an author writing articles about thermodynamic problems is unlikely.
The monetization model is defined based on the main task and its parameters should be included in the project's KPI. Assume that the audience you have gathered is not slaves that you can " sell" to the advertiser, but the same participants in your business with their tasks and contribution to your business in their "currency". Consider yourself as a Bank that makes millions of conversions from one " currency" to another, with each of them you earn a small percentage. This view will allow you to build a unique and at the same time effective monetization model in your project.


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Singapore study confirms benefits of using mass flow metering| ExxonMobil Marine
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Singapore study confirms benefits of using mass flow metering
A Singapore study into the effectiveness of mass flow metering systems (MFMS) has once again underlined the benefits of using the technology. According to data, the technology has reduced bunker disputes by up to 33% and cut operation costs for bunker suppliers and ship owners by up to 76%.
The research also revealed that that some ship owners had reduced their inventory spot checks for on-board fuel due to the increased certainty in the quantity of bunkers received. A number added that inventory management had improved for the same reason.
ExxonMobil operates MFMS for marine gas oil (MGO) and fuel oil in Singapore. This provides increased transparency, reducing the uncertainties associated with density, temperature and other factors like tank geometry to deliver a reliable and consistent bunkering experience.
"The Singapore study once again underlines the benefits of using a mass flow metering system," said Samantha Leow, one of ExxonMobil's Marine Fuels Technical Advisors. "Tests show that they enhanced integrity, security and efficiency of fuel measurement while also delivering significant cost benefits and time savings – offering the potential to save up to three hours per delivery. Given the current trading climate, these are benefits that vessel operators cannot afford to pass up."
According to the Singapore study, the use of MFMS saved up to $150m across the port's bunkering ecosystem.
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The move follows successful trials ahead of Singapore's deadline for mass flow metering system deliveries for all distillate fuels.
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DALLAS (BP)–"What about the needy?"
The question is the focus of a sermon being distributed by the Annuity Board to pastors throughout the Southern Baptist Convention for use on Adopt An Annuitant Sunday, June 27.
Written by Annuity Board President O.S. Hawkins, the sermon reviews the biblical charge to care for the less fortunate. It also calls attention to the Adopt An Annuitant relief program of the Annuity Board.
With the support of individuals and churches, Adopt An Annuitant monthly financial assistance is provided to about 3,000 retired ministers and their widows living on insufficient retirement incomes.
"The evidence of God's love in our lives is in how we treat others -— especially those in need," Hawkins said. "The church should not stand idly by and wait for government programs to fill in the gap, but should take seriously the command of Jesus to care for the needy."
John Ambra, director of the Annuity Board's endowment department, noted that former ministers or their widows who unselfishly devoted their lives to the Gospel ministry — but now face critical financial needs in retirement — often served smaller, rural churches and missions that provided only a modest salary and little, if any, contributions toward a retirement account.
"Many struggle to afford the basic necessities of life such as food, housing, prescription drugs and medical care," Ambra said.
Hawkins noted that the Annuity Board "was founded on the idea of serving those who gave sacrificially to spread the Word of God. Even though the Annuity Board has become one of the largest denominational benefits organizations in the world -— offering an array of retirement, life and health and investment options -— the heart of our ministry is still providing relief to thousands of aged ministers and their widows."
Recipients of Adopt An Annuitant funds must meet guidelines for income, assets and years of Southern Baptist service. Qualified recipients may be eligible for $200 per month for an individual or $265 per month for a couple.
More than $6 million is paid out annually in assistance to needy retirees. Almost $1.4 million comes from the SBC Cooperative Program. Investment income on the Retired Ministers' Support Fund provides some additional funding. The balance comes from the direct gifts of individuals, churches, Sunday Schools and other groups in the Southern Baptist family through the Adopt an Annuitant ministry.
"In addition to helping those in need, we are able to offer our Baptist family the privilege of obeying and serving the Lord in a tangible way by sharing with His laborers," Hawkins said. "[The Apostle] John asked an important question in his first epistle, '… whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?'" (1 John 3:17 NKJV).
In addition to the sermon, free bulletin inserts and a video explaining the Adopt An Annuitant ministry are available for use in worship services, Sunday School classes or mission-oriented organizations. The resources can be requested by phone, 1-800-262-0511; e-mail, [email protected]; or online at www.absbc.org.
Judy Bates is communications coordinator for the endowment division of the Annuity Board.


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Cargo theft is a huge problem in the US today. You may think that these billion dollar companies have a problem, but you also have a problem as it is estimated that goods are up to 20% more expensive to balance out losses due to theft.
These shipping companies are determined to look for alternative ways of countering cargo theft. In the past, their efforts have amounted to little.
However, Blockchain has been touted as the brand new method of stopping this, which amounts to a $1.5 trillion industry in the US alone.
How is Blockchain Disrupting this Industry?
You may already have heard about Blockchain due to the recent publicity regarding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. But Blockchain is a type of technology it's not a product. It merely powers a wide range of industries, including cryptocurrencies and various business money transfers.
The point of Blockchain is to make it easier for trucking companies to become more efficient in the way they manage their logistics.
It is estimated that this technology could make logistics both more efficient and cheaper. The lowering of costs alone would do much to balance out the inevitable losses originating from cargo theft.
Why is Blockchain So Attractive?
The first thing to understand about Blockchain is that the entire system is decentralized. There is no central point that can fail and no central point that can be maliciously attacked by a third-party.
Multiple parties manage information that is impossible to corrupt. It offers a level of transparency and security that's unheard of in the current way of doing things.
Trucking companies have traditionally relied on a network of brokers to manage the various loads, which means there's a wide no man's land where things can go wrong.
More Transparency for Customers and Companies
Brokers may become a thing of the past if Blockchain is universally adopted by the various trucking companies. There's also a benefit to customers with Blockchain because there's a high level of transparency.
Shippers can gain access to the entire shipping chain at a glance. From the moment they order an LTL freight quote to the second they send their items they can not only track but send important information about their shipment. They also have oversight when it comes to carrier compliance.
Blockchain is immune to traditional attacks because once information is in the Blockchain that information can't be changed. There can be no disputes and no manipulation of records.
Contrary to what many people think, the majority of cargo theft happens via the white-collar way, as opposed to a gang of thieves robbing a truck as it cruises down a lonely stretch of freeway.
Smart Contracts are the Way Forward
Furthermore, contracts between trucking companies and their customers can now be fully digitized and managed in real time.
After a transaction is logged, smart contracts can automatically release escrow payments and payment milestones as the trucking company meets certain conditions, which are also tracked through Blockchain.
This will reduce costs on both ends, which can be passed onto customers, while still giving trucking companies their expected profit margins.
Last Word – Trucking Companies are Joining the Revolution
This technology has the potential to disrupt the industry that all the major trucking companies are placing bets on its success.
The results are beneficial for both shippers and the companies themselves. With more transparency, more efficiency, and better security it has everything trucking companies and customers expect when they order and send shipments.
In short, a full rollout of Blockchain has the potential to shake up this lucrative industry.
Do you think Blockchain can upset the entire logistics industry?


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In every human endeavour, the type of leadership that is available often determines what measure of success or failure that is achieved. This principle applies equally to the family, businesses, the nation, e.t.
c.One of the most glaring problems in the world today is incompetent leadership. It has accounted for the decline/collapse of previously powerful giant monopolies.
In the developing countries of the world, incompetent or mediocre leadership is the major bane of these societies. Thus, even when you have huge human and material resources on ground, at the end of the day, little real progress can be shown for it.Take Nigeria for example. With a huge natural market of over 100 million people as well as abundant oil and agricultural resources, this nation cannot yet provide food, basic primary education, electricity or adequate health facilities for her citizens. As if to highlight the inadequacies of leadership, the foremost oil-producing nation in Black Africa has no single functioning oil refinery!.Contrast this with the situation of smaller nations with more modest resources, such as Denmark and the Netherlands whose citizens live comfortably.
Even in Biblical times, Leadership has been God's strategy in taking a society forward. This is why God laid great emphasis on the kind of leadership Abraham offered his household. In Genesis 18:17-19, He said: "Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; seeing that Abraham shall become a great and mighty nation and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgement; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him".If you are looking for further proof of the unique leverage that leadership provides, you check the story of Saul and Jonathan in 1 Samuel chapters 14 and 15. Under Saul's incompetent leadership, the army of Israel was hiding in caves and thickets and in rocks, and in high places and in pits. But by the time you come to the next chapter under Jonathan's bold and accurate leadership, this same people came out of hiding to inflict a decisive defeat upon the enemy.
In the midst of a terrible shipwreck and hopelessness, Apostle Paul offered creative and effective leadership to the men on board the ship, which salvaged the lives of the entire crew and passengers and brought them ashore safely (Acts 27).In this end-time, as nations reel like drunken men from the staggering effects of one crisis after another, what manner of men can salvage the nations and take them forward? These times require men of a particular calibre: those who have the fear of God, the wisdom of God and have compassion for people. Men like Joseph who will understand and interprete Pharaoh's dreams, build necessary structures to secure the harvest and thereby prevent a catastrophic famine instead of hoarding grain to become overnight billionaires.
Men like Nehemiah who are willing to leave the privileges of the king's palace to help re-build the desolate walls while not pre-occupying themselves with filthy lucre. Men like Moses who ".esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt".In times like this, God give us such men.
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Personal trainer and coach who is best known for her line of workout videos released throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She has been inducted into the Video Hall of Fame.
She attended and graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in Business Administration. In 1975, she was one of a few women to complete the Honolulu Marathon. That same year, Runner's World Magazine listed her as one of the world's Top 100 Marathon Runners.
In 2015, she passed over 16 million videos sold since 1980. In 2015, she developed the fitness and lifestyle program Project You Type 2, which is meant to manage or prevent Type 2 diabetes.
She was born in Arizona. As a professional, she moved to Park City, Utah, where she has raised her two girls.
She has appeared on Oprah and Larry King Live to promote her personal brand of fitness and lifestyle products.