To say we're excited that Manly Spirits' Gin range is now available on these shores is an understatement! We've been actively championing the Sydney based distillery for a while at Gin Foundry, even earmarking them as ones most likely to succeed in the international markets when we wrote about the Australian Gin scene last year.
Hi David! Manly is one of Australia's most famous beaches – how did being so close to the coast inspire your gins?
David Whittaker: We are ocean swimmers, scuba divers and surf life savers at Manly. We love where we live, before heading into the distillery we grab a flat white and soy cappuccino from the local barista at 6.30am and then walk barefoot along Manly's sandy beach. Our environment has totally inspired our gins and spirits. Come and visit our Distillery and soak up Sydney's northern beaches.
And Manly Australian Dry Gin actually has some sea foraged botanicals in it. Could you tell us a little about them?
Sea Lettuce (ULVA LACTUCA) is a seaweed that grows widely on coastal rock shelves. It is intertidal in that it cycles between being total submerged and thrashed by ocean swell to exposed to the elements and dried out by the beating sun. An interesting fact is that the ULVA family is used to produce Nori seaweed. Sea Lettuce adds marine element and savoury Umami notes to our Australian Dry Gin.
How do you get hold of it – do you just wade in there?
It's a potentially hazardous activity collecting Sea Lettuce. If you get to chat to our Head Distiller Tim Stones one day, ask him what happens if you turn your back on the Sea! Our risk assessments now direct us to collect Sea Lettuce only on the turn of low tide and when a 1-2 foot swell is prevailing. We are at the mercy of the elements and there have been a number of times we have had to delay a gin run waiting for a cyclone to work its way down the coast and for the seas to drop.
Sea Parsley provides Coastal Citrus Gin (and our Marine Botanical Vodka) with its coastal taste reminiscent of a warm summers evening by the ocean. Sea Parsley grows around the Australian coastline adjacent to the sea with a mild salinity from ocean spray. We forage Sea Parsley ourselves from nearby sandstone cliffs when there has been sufficient rain to maintain its abundance. During dry periods we get the Sea Parsley flown in from various spots around the country handpicked and fresh.
Husband and wife teams are a surprisingly commonplace thing in the Gin world. What benefits do you think this brings to a collaborative environment?
We work and play together. Starting a distillery is an "all in" 24/7 effort. As a husband and wife team will pull together strongly, heading for the same goal with total alignment. Our complimentary left and right brain skills work beautifully together to make great booze.
We have a great team at Manly Spirits. Our Distillery production team of Tim Stones and Thiago Lopes plus our two German 19yo interns Kim and Kevin. Our sales and brand ambassador team of Rob Sutherland and Tom Sramek work closely with our Australian distribution ICONIC. We have a team of bartenders which runs our amazing distillery bar who can answer your questions about Manly Spirits. In the UK, the Boutique Bar Brands team is representing us as we can't be there all the time!
Quite the team growing there! Going back to the start, how did you get into distilling?
We started our venture into distilling some may say in a fit of madness, spending a boozy long weekend with great friends enjoying Australia's Tasmania best culinary and cultural offerings including a chance drop in to a distillery off the beaten track. We sampled their wares and they informed us casually that the distillery was "on the market".
This was the moment when it dawned upon me that it may be possible to actually own one and I turned to Vanessa and said "we could do this" and was returned that familiar quizzical look as if it was midlife crisis time. Rolling forward we didn't buy that distillery (the exact facts were that it was the land not the distillery that was up for sale) but rather returning to Sydney a rapid period of research and in depth distillery spread sheet modelling to convince ourselves that the idea was more than just a whim, but rather a damn good idea.
We saw the craft beers explosion and the rise of craft spirits globally and decided that we needed more Aussie spirits to grace back bars rather than the standard imported offerings that were so familiar. So at the end of 2015 it became "all in" for this married couple of myself an ex chemicals/oil & gas industry Chemical Engineer and Vanessa a multi skilled Designer with a great eye for brand building. Roll forward 18 months and we have built and opened our brand new distillery on Sydney's northern beaches.
And was Gin always going intended as the first port of call?
As gin was Vanessa's drink of choice in her yachting days, we had to make the stuff. To be open and honest my spirits passion was at the time single malt whisky, having spent plenty of time in Scotland including a Hogmanay with family where I drank whisky in my family's and their friend's houses over many days. On those first few weeks after returning from Tasmania I steadily worked out how we could make both whisky and gin, and in fact how it would be a far better long term proposition to build a distillery capable of not only making gin and whisky but also other spirits that we may not have even thought of yet.
I'm a quick learner and it didn't take long for me to realise that creating a gin is a highly creative endeavour where a sense of place can, pardon the pun, be distilled into a spirit via the use of nature's local botanical palette to create distinctive gins with provenance. And let's not beat around the bush – gin is unaged and can be enjoyed very soon after leaving the parrot beak of the still.
Talking of provenance, the sea-derived botanicals make us think this might well be a good gin for pairing with seafood. Have you gone down a gastronomic route with this at all?
Our spirits are inspired by food with so many common flavours. We run degustation dinners at our distillery where we pair our spirits with bespoke cocktails with a guest chef developing matching meals. Gastronomic route? For sure.
There was a time not too long ago when all a distillery had to do to get attention was to put a strange mix of botanicals in the still and cross their fingers. At this stage though, Gin can't get any weirder, so what do you feel that brands need to do to get attention these days?
Be different and have "your thing" which you can clearly communicate and taste.
What is your current output each year? And do you expect this to grow dramatically with your overseas expansion?
We make as much gin as we sell… we can make over 300,000 bottles a year if we want to. We will just need a packaging line as that's a lot of hand bottling! The distillery has been designed with capacity, so and upgrade won't be required for some time.
The term 'peak Gin' has been bandied around for the past few years, but we seem to summit the peak and climb further up. Do you think there's an end in sight? Or even a stabilisation?
My view is that the gin market will eventually become saturated with new gins and the consumer may then look to innovative spirits and fall back to their favourites. The challenge for us all is to becomes peoples favourites! Have a look at craft beer and draw a comparison. There is a while to go with Gin and it will never not be a drink of choice by many. You've got to love gin.
Lastly, Gin as escapism is something we've discussed for years. The idea of closing your eyes and sipping a gulp of Australian sunshine in the middle of a long British winter is a welcome one. What image of Australia is Manly trying to paint?
It's a great place to live and work. Seven miles from Sydney, 1000 miles from care. Think of Manly Beach when you drink our gins. Come and visit.


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Published Updated February 7, 2019 · Updated Updated January 13, 2021
The article Sex Offenders Register – Breaching reporting obligations is written by Bill Doogue, Director, Doogue + George Defence Lawyers
I was one day late in reporting my new job to the Register. I had a lot going on at the time – my father was really unwell, I was changing anxiety medication, and I was feeling stressed about adjusting to a new workplace. When I was charged with breaching my reporting obligations, and dragged before the courts again, I felt like I was on the edge of a breakdown.
Under the Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004 (the Act), certain offenders who commit sexual offences are required to keep the police informed of their whereabouts and other personal details.1 According to section 1 of the Act, this is required in order to 'reduce the likelihood that they will re-offend' and to 'facilitate the investigation and prosecution of any future offences that they may commit'.
It's a good idea in theory.
Everyone wants to stop sex offenders from committing further offences. Everyone wants the police to be able to investigate and prosecute sex crimes. But forcing people to report details of their lives within arbitrary time frames, and consistently prosecuting them if they just miss the due date, simply does not assist in protecting the sexual safety of the community.
Registered sex offenders have to report the tiniest changes in personal details. Changed the spelling of your name on Facebook? Report it. Added another symbol to your tattooed arm? Report it. Work has asked you to send emails off a new email address? Report it.
The police will not care if a registered offender forgot, or was confused about their obligations, or made a genuine mistake. They will charge them for breaching their obligations, and a single breach carries a maximum of 2 or 5 years imprisonment (depending on the breach). In very limited circumstances, an offender can argue that they had a 'reasonable excuse' for not complying,2 but this usually only applies if the offender has a serious disability that affects their understanding of their obligations, or if they were never told about their obligations.
A case study: One of my clients was put on the Register for 8 years for indecent exposure. He exposed his genitals in public, and this happened in front of a minor, so it was classified as an indecent act with a child under 16. The client served his sentence for the offending, which included participating in an 18 month of sex offender program, which educated him on the destructive nature of his behaviour and the impact it would have had on his victim.
Four years after being placed on the Register, he went on a two-day holiday interstate for his birthday. He told the police his intended date of departure and date of return. For all intents and purposes, the police knew exactly when he was coming back. My client didn't realise that he also needed to report his return to the police after he came back.
He was charged with breaching his obligations.
My other client was a young man with a mild cognitive impairment who forgot to report a new tattoo. He was also charged.
Another client with serious mental health issues started a new job, and told the police 8 days later, one day outside the reporting period. He was charged, and suffered a breakdown because of it.
All these people were trying to move on with their lives. They had served their sentences, they were employed, they had families. They had all been assessed by their psychologists as posing a low-risk or no risk to the sexual safety of the community. It is difficult to see how charging them with minor breaches of their reporting obligations reduced the likelihood of further sexual offending.
Complying with reporting obligations is made even harder if the registered offender is battling with mental health issues, homelessness, domestic violence, drug addiction or disability. A minor breach is almost inevitable if you have serious concerns about your health or safety, because naturally these will take precedence.
For those Registered Offenders concerned about breaching their reporting obligations, there is some advice you can follow:
Read the latest version of Part 3 of the Sex Offenders Registration Act (2004). You can find that on Victoria Law Today .
If you are not sure about whether a change in personal details needs to be reported, report it anyway. For example: changing your name on Facebook, from 'Jessica' to 'Jess'.
Report via email so you have a written record.
If you have a poor memory, ask a family member if they can help you remember.
We all want to protect the sexual safety of our society, and we all want to be living in a community where we feel safe. Prosecuting offenders for small breaches of their reporting obligations will never achieve that aim – it just costs time, money and stress for all involved.
If you want to learn more about the Sex Offender Registry, you can read our ebook "Understanding the Sex Offender Registration Act". Click below to access the ebook.
[1] Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004 Section 1(1)
[2] Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004 Section 4 (2)


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Some people are worth melting for. –Olaf, Frozen
He had never been very close to anyone before. It's not like there were a lot of genuine people out there in the world anymore in the first place (unless they were very small children, but he figured that once they learned how to walk and talk they were a lost cause for any kind of sincerity. He hadn't met anyone who was genuine since he had learned to walk and talk after all.) He wondered if maybe his mother had been the last genuine person that he had ever met, but she had died shortly after he'd spoken his first word and if he hadn't had such an amazingly eidetic mind then he wouldn't have remembered her at all.
His dad certainly wasn't genuine about anything. Not even what he wanted in the world ("Everything, Alexander, you can't settle for second best on anything and not having everything is certainly second best.") Or what he wanted from his son ("Such a disappointment, I don't know why I let you live.")
His teachers and other peers (not that he had really considered them his own equals) either wanted something from him (money, things, influence) or had hated him due to his skipping several grades or coming from a rich family.
That isn't to say that he didn't take care of the people who worked under him. He made sure that they had good health care coverage and were paid fairly for the work that they put into the company that he had built from the ground up without help from his father. (In fact, his father had actively sabotaged him, trying to destroy everything Alex had worked for. He had never really understood the reasons behind his father's actions and hadn't really cared to ask the man. It's not like he would have been honest with Alex anyway.)
So he had spent the entirety of his life closing himself off from others, building an impenetrable wall of the thickest ice around his heart and keeping everyone and everything at arms-length. No friends, no family, no one close to him. Not even the people who made sure that he was safe from all of his enemies were close to him for all that they spent the most time with him while guarding him.
"I like being alone, other people never turn out to be what they say they are."
"That's a lonely way to live."
"But it is a way."
"Sounds less like living and more like surviving if you ask me."
"Sometimes they are the same."
He hadn't known any differently and rather than being all sad and mopey and depressed about it, Alex had just accepted that this was the way his life was going to be. Acceptance made things easier or at least less emotionally debilitating.
Alex had tried romantic relationships a time or two or ten and they went about as well as any kind of attempt at a relationship with his father had gone when he'd been younger and more naïve.
That is to say, they had failed when he'd realized that most of the women just wanted something, whether it was material things, influence or just bragging rights hadn't mattered.
None of those things had been him and that was all that had mattered at the end of the day.
So he'd given up.
Not after the first ten times, he wasn't one to give up so easily after all, but everyone has their breaking point.
The less said about his, the better.
He still did things for pleasure, watched movies and went to restaurants and concerts. He knew that working all the time was not healthy. Knew that being alone was not healthy, but what other choice did he have?
Sincerity was just a pretty word that meant nothing, much like the words "I'm sorry" or "I didn't mean it."
If you didn't mean it, then why did you do it in the first place? Some part of you meant to do that, meant to take that action, whether it would hurt me or not. You wanted it more than you wanted to not hurt me.
That was the philosophy that he had spent so many years reminded himself for such a long time in the earlier years of his resolution to not get close to anyone or anything. It was hard to remember at first, which was why he had continued to try relationships for far longer than most people would have with all of the experiences he'd had with them.
It had gotten easier as the years had gone by, though. Practice makes progress and all that.
So why was he listening to this strange voice that had all but invaded his dreams like it was a real life person that really needed his help?
He'd given up on this kind of thing long before he'd even entered school.
But the voice cam every night that he slept. Sometimes it came when he wasn't sleeping, but not quite awake either.
Where was the voice coming from?
And why was he even still listening to it?
He was a pro at blocking out things, people, events that he didn't care about, didn't want to pay any attention to.
So why wasn't he doing it this time?
'Please,' the voice would whisper and howl and cry out and murmur softly all at once, 'Please, will you not aid me/us/her?'
'She is most precious.'
'She is most lost.'
'You are just as lost.'
'Will you not be found together?'
He didn't know why, the words weren't anything special, anything he hadn't heard before, but there was something, some kind of emotion that accompanied them that found its way slowly through the ice and hoar frost that covered his heart.
Like a small and yet insistent breeze of spring-turned-summer.
It wasn't even like it was weakening his protective ice to let others in, just loosening it enough to let the breeze carrying the voice inside and then sealing up the small fissure as it made its way in.
Maybe Alex had been looking too much into difference things involving ice, but he had just sent an expedition out to the Antarctic to follow up on some of the readings that they'd been picking up recently.
Either way, he didn't know why he was letting this voice get to him, why he has started looking forward to the feelings of belonging and home that crept into his heart along with every whispered/howled/cried/murmured word that drifted across his dreams and through his daydreams.
'Won't you let me/her/us in?'
'I/She/We won't leave you alone.'
'You don't have to be alone anymore.'
His heart just wouldn't listen to his mind.
How could a voice that he didn't even recognize (and he had tried to find it, but hadn't been able to pinpoint the strange/familiar voice) sound more sincere than anything he had ever heard in his entire life?
(How could it sound anything but?)
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As we get closer to the classic deal day Black Friday, we're seeing a slew of great travel deals. All business-class airline La Compagnie is kicking off the festivities a week early with a "Blue Friday" sale. Now through November 21, you can book flights on La Compagnie's only route between NYC and Paris for just $998 round-trip.
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Dates: November 25 — March 25. Late-December to early-January seems to either be blacked out or sold out.
Newark (EWR) to Paris (CDG) for $998 round-trip for Valentine's Day through Expedia.
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Lakeisha Watkins speech
Lakeisha Watkins (Findon Falcons) talking to lawyers at Frank Moran with Ice Factor Program Director Marie Shaw QC
My name is Lakeisha, I'm the current Ambassador of Ice Factor, having been a participant of the program for four years during high school. When I first began in the program I was a shy and insecure year fourteen-year-old. I was so afraid of humiliation that I often avoided asking for help from my teachers. One of my earliest memories of this is not being able to do maths equations in class, feeling too embarrassed to ask for help. This extended all throughout my life and still to this day I suck at maths. My peers would laugh at my inability to do basic maths, which eventually created my fear of getting questions wrong. So, maths is my biggest weakness, however this speech isn't about highlighting how I still can't tell you what nine times six is, but instead to remind you about how big an impact showing support can do for an individual.
Many of you have experienced times where you've felt alone or suffered hardships that make you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world. And feeling alone in your darkest times can lead to you living in a world that seems cold. It effects your outlook on life and makes you feel as though you're not going anywhere with life. I know because I was like this. I came into the Ice Factor as a student who felt isolated and despised. All of this because of issues around my family, my lack of confidence and having friends who didn't understand. However, Ice Factor changed the way I looked at the world, instead of hearing laughter when I failed I heard my coaches and teammates encouraging me to get up and keep giving my all. I watched my peers become confident in their abilities and create strong friendships. I greatly admired them for how aspiring they became. I admired my coaches for pushing each and every player to do their best on days my peers couldn't find the motivation themselves. My coaches would celebrate my accomplishments with me and ensured that they didn't just know my name and dream job, but who I was. They ensured they learned what was bothering me on my bad days and what values I held so closely to my heart.
Though it took some time I myself was able to become a leader and find my way in the world. I became captain of my schools Ice Factor team and helped to motivate my team to become the best versions of themselves, not just in ice hockey but in their daily lives as well. I graduated high school, becoming a nominee for school DUX and receiving subject and community awards. I became a mentor for Ice Factor, then on my final tournament was appointed ambassador, a position I wish to work with all my heart. Ice Factor helped me to learn the skills I desperately needed and helped me to find the motivation I needed to push myself to accomplish remarkable goals. I did have my dark moments, health scares, financial issues, family problems, but I persevered, and perseverance is an ability which is highly valuable in both ice hockey and life. In year 11 I almost failed maths, making me consider if I could even handle year 12. Then at the beginning of last year I sat in my English class working on assignments that just weren't good enough, leaving me to rethink whether my dream of being a publisher was achievable. But Ice Factor pulled me through, helping to support and motivate me towards that dream and help me give my all, the program supported me when barely anyone else did.
On December 20th 2018 I became one step closer to my dream. On that day I received a university offer into my first preference. Now this year I will be undertaking a Bachelor of Media majoring in Journalism at the University of Adelaide. And as for maths, well I'll never be good at it but I've never used it in ice hockey, so I don't stress about it too much. And as for my personal skills, my leadership and communication skills have developed in ways I never thought possible, which has seen me being offered a position on the Adelaide Adrenaline's media team and the possibility of helping my workplace with their social media and blog. I also plan to help other Ice Factor students find their strengths and make their mark in this world. I remember the happiness I felt in my first week as a mentor when I helped a girl to overcome her fear of falling and taught her how to ice skate. The joy in her eyes as she talked to me was a heart-warming moment that inspired me to support each student as best as I could. And during my second week my coach who had been there since the first time I stepped on the ice told me that I was like a daughter to him, as someone who grew up without my father or a big loving family, I felt happy. Looking back now I realise that along the way Ice Factor had become a family to me.
Ice Factor has helped so many students to find their way in life, without it I wouldn't be where I am today. Ice Factor is a symbol of what a human is capable of when supported. As ambassador I want all of you to know that this program has touched the lives of many. Not just the students but the teachers, the parents and the coaches.
So, thank you for listening, and I hope that you will have the opportunity to hear more from other participants who have had their lives changed for the better by this amazing program. And keep your eyes peeled because they will all be changing the world for the better in their own ways.
Tyra pix and max black - leadership and sportsman award winner
Tyra Pix from Valley View had never played competitive Ice Hockey until stepping on to the ice as a part of Team Joey in the Ice Factor Summer Challenge Cup. But the Don Anderson winner felt at home from the first moment the competition started. Even though she was one of the more inexperienced players in the team she showed same characteristics in the competition that has given her recognition in Ice Factor. Tyra was a great team mate to the other inexperienced players in her team and also supported players from the other teams when she saw someone struggling. We are so grateful to have a person like Tyra in our program. Not only has Tyra's determination allowed her to become a good hockey player but Tyra is an absolute champ of a team mate and leader. Although not the most vocal person, when Tyra speaks she gets her message across. However Tyra is more of a leader by example and by showing care to other people. Tyra puts her team mates before her.
In 2018 Ice Factor Challenge Cup Tyra won the "Rising Star" award. This is an award given to a player who shows dedication to being not only a good player but also determined to improve themselves in every aspect of their personality. Tyra is the first winner of this award.
Rising Star Tyra Pix with Justine Shaw
Max Black from Hamilton Hornets with Justine Shaw and Ben Thilthorpe
Max Black was the winner of "Spirit of Elias"award in 2017 Ice Factor Summer Challenge Cup. This award is given to the player who demonstrates the values that Ice Hockey and sport can have on people. Elias Nimbona was an always smiling young man who just loved playing ice hockey and being around his team. Max is a great example of these values. Max loves Ice Factor and has been a great influence to the new players, not only in his team, but in the whole program. Max has volunteered to play goalie for any team that has ever needed a goalie and did the same thing in the Challenge Cup: He played several games in the competition against his own team as the opposite team did not have a goalie.
We have had such a pleasure to work with Max over the last 3 years and Max is a great example of the saying "you can learn from anybody." We are sure that Max has learned a lot from Ice Factor but everyone in Ice Factor will say that they have learned from Max as well. Max reminds us all why we do sports or anything else we love.
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May 23, 2021 Event / Film Festivals / Film Industry News
23rd East Lansing Film Festival (ELFF) schedule is now available
23rd EAST LANSING FILM FESTIVAL
Celebration Cinema
200 E. Edgewood Drive, Lansing
EAST LANSING FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
7:00pm – MY OCTOPUS TEACHER (85 minutes)
6:30pm – MORE THAN MIYAGI (89 minutes)
8:40pm – Short Film Program A (96 minutes)
3:00p – Short Film Program B (96 minutes)
5:15pm – THE HARDEST DAY (54 minutes)
6:45pm – ALICE STREET (67 minutes)
8:40pm – Short Film Program C (71 minutes)
2:30pm – TUSCALOOSA (101 minutes)
5:15pm – Shorts Program A (96 minutes)
7:30pm – Shorts Program B (96 minutes)
OPENING NIGHT FILM
MY OCTOPUS TEACHER
Directed by Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed
PG 85 minutes
Thursday, June 10 – 7:00pm
This incredible documentary deserves to be seen on the BIG SCREEN! Oscar Winner for Best Documentary, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER will amaze you with its unique, almost other-worldly story of one man's relationship with an octopus in a South African kelp forest. You will gasp, gape, smile and cry at the uncanny human traits of intelligence, loyalty, empathy, determination and survival skills of this eight-tenacled mollusk.
"One of my all-time favorite films" – ELFF Director Susan W. Woods
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A&t=82s
MORE THAN MIYAGI
Directed by Kevin Derek
Friday, June 11 – 6:30pm
Pat Morita, the Oscar-nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid series, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his life. He contracted polio at a young age and was told he would never walk. His determination carried him through to the bright lights of Hollywood where he found discrimination and few roles for Asians. He was "discovered" doing stand-up comedy and brought something extra and memorable in every role. Deep inside the sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs could mask. This touching and thorough documentary allows us to learn who the real Pat Morita was through movie clips, friends and wives paying tribute and his own voice.
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4pIa8kWoI
SHORT FILM PROGRAM A
Sunday, June 13 – 5:15pm
Come see a wide array of funny, creative, dramatic, imaginative short films from around the world.
Suitable for children 7 and up.
Some shorts are in a foreign language with English subtitles.
SHORT FILM PROGRAM B
Saturday, June 12 – 3:00pm
Suitable for children 12 and up.
Directed by Ross Taylor
PG-13 54 minutes
This documentary examines the intense last moments shared between people and their pets. Nationally, tens of thousands of pet owners go through this heartbreaking experience each year. Yet an emerging trend is at-home pet euthanasia performed by a professional. THE HARDEST DAY shows the love and the bond between pets and their owners as well as the sensitivity, patience and caring of the vet who performs the procedure in the home, a familiar place.
Warning: The euthanasia of pets may be too traumatic for young children…and some adults.
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zAOFNEDAkM
ALICE STREET
Directed by Spencer Wilkinson
Two artists form an unlikely partnership to paint their most ambitious mural to date in Oakland's downtown, ground zero for gentrification. The mural is dedicated to the diverse cultural artists who are threatened by displacement to justify "progress". As the mural dries, a luxury condo building is approved by the City Council even though it will completely obstruct the art that portrays the vast cultural history of Oakland. The community of artists, dancers, activists decide to fight back. An inspiring, beautiful documentary that not only reveals the richness of Oakland's diversity and arts but lays testament to the need to fight for what is valuable.
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lJRPZLuY9c
SHORT FILM PROGRAM C
Directed by Phillip Harder
PG-13 101 minutes
1972. Vietnam War protests and racial tension is sizzling the late summer hear of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Billy, a recent college graduate, spends the summer working on the lush grounds of an antiquated mental institution. His psychiatrist father runs it. Virginia, a patient, becomes the object of his affection and love without knowing if she is truly crazy or pretending. His best friend, Nigel, has joined a radical civil rights organization fighting against Tuscaloosa's power elite and race-hating citizens, including Billy's father. Billy is torn between his loyalty to Nigel, his deference for his father and the city's cronies, and Virginia who plans to escape with or without Billy.
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI_j9-eM4VE
SHORT FILM PROGRAM A (repeat)
SHORT FILM PROGRAM B (repeat)
OPENING NIGHT FILM: $12
ALL MATINEES – $5, children (12 and under) free
EVENING FILMS – $7.50 for adults, $5 for children
Tickets go on sale on Monday, May 17
To reserve tickets go to
https://celebrationcinema.com/events-series/detail/East-Lansing-Film-Festival
East Lansing Film Festival 517-980-5802
susanw.woods@gmail.com
www.elff.com
East Lansing Film Festival (ELFF)
Dennis Reed II production of 'First Lady 3' premieres June 5 at Bel Air Luxury Cinema, Detroit
From the Malafarina Files, "Memorial Day" a short story by the master of horror Thomas M. Malafarina


Terrariums allow us to maintain a wide variety of growing conditions for plants that can add extraordinary beauty and a sense of serenity for the home or office. By using the proper materials and with the right choice of plants and soils, you can transform any living space into a source of pride and natural splendor. Just like aquariums and other indoor habitats, proper care of a terrarium does require a certain amount of discipline and attention to detail. Once your terrarium is established, you will find that the effort was well worth it.
Many parts of the world are well known for exotic plant life. Conditions must be just right for many species of plants to survive and thrive. From the South Pacific to the rainforests of South America, beauty abounds thanks to Mother Natures ability to create the right environment. The dry climate of the worlds deserts offer a wide variety of plant life that require little moisture but survive in ecosystems no less delicate and fragile than those of more lush climates.
To create the proper growing conditions for your terrarium, there are several key elements, which must be carefully considered. Whether you choose plants of lush greenery or a dry desert setting, the size of your terrarium is probably the most important consideration. No matter what size you choose, the step up of the growing space is roughly the same though larger terrariums will require slightly more maintenance.
The size of your terrarium can range from a desktop bowl to an ornate, free standing tank and all sizes in between. Once you have settled on the appropriate size, the selection of plants you wish to use will determine the type of growing conditions you must create. As with all living things, the right combination of light and moisture are critical considerations when trying to establish the right growing conditions.
Many desktop displays can be maintained utilizing existing room light while others may require the addition of fuller spectrum lighting. All terrariums need to have a transparent top to go along with transparent sides. This will help to maximize all of the available light. Larger terrariums almost always necessitate specialized lighting conditions that can add to the initial cost.
The proper lighting not only serves to help the plants grow as they should, but lighting can be used to control other such variables as temperature and moisture. The more complex the terrarium design, the more attention must be paid to heat and light. Just as with aquariums, some type of auxiliary heating system may be needed. The existing ambient room conditions can also play a big part here.
Homes in some colder northern climates that need to be heated in winter can experience drastic changes in the amount of humidity in the room air. Most modern heating systems can significantly dry the room air and this will in turn affect the conditions in your terrarium. Conversely, when air conditioning is used in hot and humid climates, the room air can be drier. Your air conditioner works by removing moisture from the air and cooling the living space.
Plant selection will also affect the type of soil you will need to use and designing the growing space with the proper drainage is another key factor. Anyone who has tried to grow the average house plant knows the difficulty of maintaining the right moisture balance for the type of plant you are trying to grow. The right combination of soil and drainage can make maintaining your terrarium much easier.
Different plant species grow at varied rates and slower growing plants can be crowded out by their faster-growing neighbors. Over planting of the growing space is a common mistake in the initial setup of a terrarium that should be avoided.
Terrariums are not created equal. There are some terrariums, known as riparuims that are especially designed and built to house small land creatures like frogs. Some folks make the mistake of trying to use a plant terrarium to keep small land creatures. The results can be sadly predictable with the creature escaping into the room or not being able to survive in environment for which it was not intended. Make sure to choose carefully when making your purchase decision.
People of all ages can learn much about the vast range of ecosystems and plant life on this beautiful planet and terrariums can bring this diversity into your home or office. Some great resources are available that let the novice plant enthusiast access to the information needed to create a welcome growing space for a wide variety of plants.


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Q: Man in a cave with a silver ring We want to identify a movie we watched years ago, but we don't know the name — but here is what we can remember:

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*A man in a cave with a silver ring around his neck;

*Said man has no body;

*When people found him, they began yelling, and he experienced serious pain.

We really want to know what this movie is, any ideas?

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G and O Construction performs excellent work. We had our roof replaced last week. It looks awesome. They are hands down the best contractors that I have ever dealt with. They are prompt, courteous, and excellent at their profession. The crew was happy to answer any of my questions and meticulously cleaned the site when they left for the day. I highly recommend them!
G & O Construction replaced the asphalt shingle roof on my house. Bob Shay, the manager I interacted with came to my house evaluated it holistically. Suggested options and needed improvements to make the new roof a long lasting one. I knew that most of the improvements needed to be done, so Bob did not appear to suggest unneeded things. What was cosmetic only he said he'd throw in for free, just so that he can be happy with the job. Bob is not the guy to hire to do a good enough job. He takes pride in his work and he will either do it right or not at all. The price was reasonable and there were no surprises (the price I paid was the price he quoted). The weather was challenging, but I was flexible on the start date of the project. Nevertheless, once the project was started it was completed within 3 days as promised. It looks great as promised. As a bonus, at the end of each day my yard looked as if no work was in progress, all trash picked up. G &O protected my flower beds around the house, no damage. The crew was very professional and nice to work with.
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Four Acts advance from first semi of France's Destination Eurovision!
Tonight France began their quest to find a singer and song for Eurovision 2018. The first nine acts competing in Destination Eurovision took to the stage, but only four could advance to the grand final which will take place in a fortnight's time. The semi saw the singers perform short covers of existing songs followed up with a rendition of the song the wish to sing at Eurovision. The international juries first awarded their six favourite songs points ranging from (12, 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2), this was followed by the votes from the three french jurors (Amir, Christophe and Isabelle). The four acts who qualified from this Semi Final are:
1. Lisandro Cuxi- 'Eva' 10, 12, 12, 10, 10, 12 (Total- 66 points)
2. Emmy Liyana- 'OK ou KO' 12, 10, 8, 6, 6, 8 (Total- 50 points)
3. Malo'- 'Ciao' 8, 6, 6, 12, 12, 2 (Total- 46 points)
4. Louka- 'Mamma Mia' 6, 4, 4, 2, 4, 10 (Total- 30 points)
5. Ehla- 'J'ai Crue' 4, 2, 2, 8, 8, 4 (Total- 28 points)
6. Noee- 'L'un Pres de L'autre' 2, 8, 10, 0, 0, 6 (Total- 26 points)
7. Masoe- 'Paradis' 0, 0, 0, 4, 2, 0 (Total- 6 points)
8. Pheno Men- 'Jamais Sans Toi' 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 (Total- 0 points)
9. Enea- 'I'll Be There' 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 (Total- 0 points)
The remaining nine acts competing in next week's second semi final are below. Four more acts will join the four qualifiers from this week in the grand final on 27 January.
Destination Eurovision Semi 2
Jane Constance- 'Un Jour J'ai Reve'
Sweem- 'La-Haut'
Sarah Caillibot- 'Tu Me Manques'
June the Girl- 'Same'
Lucie- 'My World'
← Ranking: France's Destination Eurovision Contenders!
Norway Release Songs for Melodi Grand Prix 2018! →


A lot has been said about the RD350 — it's very powerful (even by modern standards), looks nice, and thanks to its global presence, there are a lot of well-modified examples around. We look at some of the best custom RD 350s, both from India and the international markets. These can of course be an inspiration if you're planning to get a custom one for yourself.
True to its name — a tribute to the Indian athlete Milkha Singh, otherwise known as the Flying Sikh and for his sheer speed — the custom RD350 has US-sourced parts, an RD350 heart, and of course all of it packaged in a KTM Duke chassis.
Made by Inline3's Aseem Singh Pawar, the bike is a true representation of a modern day performance bike — desirable with the RD350's addictive power delivery, backed by the KTM's sublime balance.
RD 350 cafe racers aren't uncommon, but it's surprising to see what a lack of panels can do the bike. Instead of taking away anything, it actually gives the bike more character. The example you see here features a custom-made silencer, a hydraulic clutch, dual disc brakes, and a fuel tank from a Benelli.
The golden orange paintjob and the styling make it all the more special.
Scrambler styling mated to an elongated wheelbase is a what the Treasure RD350 is all about. The Bali-based custom garage has kept the bike raw, but with inclusion of a custom tank, bespoke seat, upside down forks, wide tyres, a monoshock and custom swingarm, there's a lot of character in the design.
Dual front headlamps might not be everyone's cup of tea, but if that happens to be the case with you, this custom can't be missed!
Visually not too different from most other tastefully modified RDs but look closer and the 'Shark' will surprise you. The front forks are shorter while the rear suspension is by Showa, the brown leather seat gels brilliantly with the spot-free design while the rear sets go well with the forward-biased riding position.
The donor bike was a '73 RD but the engine was rebuilt and the transmission was a new unit complete with an O-ring chain.
The mix of silver and green paints for the side panels and the tank adds to the charisma while the custom head- and tail-lamp provide the finishing touch to make this one an easy to fall in love with design.
The name might suggest that it's straight out of a fairy tale but the Scarlet Firefly is more than just a regular RD with a fancy name. It has the cleanest design here, and the dearth of body panels makes the custom tank and the seat hump stand out.
The contrasting paint job on the bare frame, neatly mounted tail lamp in the seat hump, uni-pod meter on the custom headlamp, and the twin silencers evoke as much interest as riding would.


Clashes erupted on Monday in Arwani area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district after the government forces laid a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in the area.
Eyewitnesses said that as the cordon was being laid the youth came out of their homes and pelted the forces with stones to disrupt the operation. The forces, they said, fired tear smoke shells to disperse the protesting youth.
They said that the area witnessed a shutdown soon after the clashes began.
A police official said the CASO was laid in Arwani area of Bijbehara following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that the search operation was jointly launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of the state police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the army.
Clashes were going on in the area when this report was being filed.


In this article, we will show you, How to write a C Program to Find Maximum Occurring Character in a String with example.
This program allows the user to enter a string (or character array). Next, it will find the maximum occurring character (most repeated character) inside a string.
Next, we used For Loop to iterate each and every character in a String, and find the maximum repeated character.
The condition is True because 0 < 5.
This program is same as above, but we did small changes to the logic.
This program is same as second example, but this time we used the Functions concept to separate the logic.


At its meeting on 11 February, the Central Bank of Chile (BCCH) decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 3.50%. The Bank held the rate at its current level in January, following December's 25-basis-point hike.
As for the international environment, the Bank highlighted that global commodity prices continued to fall, that risk premiums increased and that stock exchanges recorded steeper declines. The Bank added that many currencies recently regained some strength against the U.S. dollar. The Bank went on to note that the global growth outlook weakened and that some central banks recently eased monetary policy.
Regarding Chile, the BCCH stated that inflation exceed expectations ant remained above 4.0% in January. However, inflation expectations for a two-year horizon stand at 3.0%, in line with the Bank's target. The Bank added that several economic indicators point to sluggish dynamic in the Chilean economy and that confidence indicators remained in negative territory. On a positive note, unemployment continued to decrease.
In conclusion, the Bank stated that its monetary policy will remain focused on bringing inflation to the target. Moreover, the Bank emphasized, "its commitment to conduct monetary policy with flexibility, so that projected inflation stands at 3% over the policy horizon." The next monetary policy meeting is scheduled for 17 March.
Panelists participating in the LatinFocus Consensus Forecast see the policy rate at 3.84% at the end of 2016. Panelists expect the policy rate to end 2017 at 4.12%.


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Amanda focuses her defense litigation practice in the areas of premises liability, negligent security, construction litigation, product liability and transportation. A large part of her practice involves maritime law. Yacht and vessel owners rely on her experience with purchase and sale transactions, pre-purchase surveys, registration and documentation, vessel insurance and other matters to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Amanda contributes to the firm's Southwest Florida Business and IP Blog. Her articles include:
Bareboat Charters: Things to Consider
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If you boat in federal waters, take note of a new federal law effective today
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Why is a Survey Needed When Purchasing a Vessel?
What You Need to Know About Registration and Documentation Before Buying a Boat
What You Need to Know About Insurance Before Buying a Boat
What You Need to Know About Obtaining Title Before Buying a Boat
Amanda is fluent in both English and Spanish. She is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Amanda has received much recognition throughout her career including being named a "Top Lawyer" by Naples Illustrated for her work in admiralty and maritime law (2019, 2021-2022); a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers (2011, 2014—2017), a "Top Up & Comer" by the South Florida Legal Guide (2014—2017), and a "Best Up and Coming" attorney by Florida Trend Legal Elite (2008).
During college, Amanda was an active member of Phi Alpha Delta, pre-law fraternity, and was a member of the Varsity Crew. She went on to the University of Miami School of Law where she worked with the UM Athletic Department as well as the Miami Dolphins Legal Department.
Amanda is a volunteer with the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida, Teen Court of Lee County, Lexington Middle School Advisory Council, and Pinewoods Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. She is also on the executive committee for the Stetson University Alumni Board and an active member of Stetson University Rowing Alumni "Connections," University of Miami Hurricane Club, Lee County Bar Association, and the Southwest Florida Federal Court Bar Association.
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Roger Boccini Nincheri was born in Florence, Italy, in 1935. His parents Elfie Iussa and Alberto Boccini emigrated to Vancouver before World War II, leaving Roger in Italy in the care of his paternal grandmother. He remained in Italy for the duration of World War II. Roger vividly recounts his early life in Italy during the war years, including bombings, and being forced to move to several locations in northern Italy to remain safe. In Canada his father, Alberto, was interned at Camp Petawawa for his involvement with the Vancouver-based Italian newspaper L'Eco Italo-Canadese. Alberto Boccini contracted tuberculosis while at Camp Petawawa and died shortly after his diagnosis. Elfie Boccini then moved to Montreal and married Gabriel Nincheri, son of artist Guido Nincheri, who was also interned at Camp Petawawa during World War II. Roger recounts the history of his biological father and also of the Nincheri family during and after World War II. This includes coverage of the life of Guido Nincheri and visual examples from the Studio Nincheri, as he discusses the inspiration for Guido's art including the famous painting of Mussolini at the church of Notre Dame de la Defense in Montreal.


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REVIEW: Captain Corelli's Mandolin (Rose Theatre Kingston) ★★★★★
April 27, 2019 // By: West End Wilma // Plays, Reviews // Comments are off
Louis de Bernieres's 1994 novel, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, runs to over 500 pages, divided into over 70 chapters and became a two-hour movie in 2001. So the ambitious challenge for stage adapter Rona Munro and director Melly Still, is how to tell the story which spans about fifty years of life on the Greek island of Cephalonia. The resulting production is an extraordinarily creative mixture of narrative storytelling, balletic choreography, moving performances and exquisite lighting and projections. It takes its time in telling the episodic story, at times perhaps a little too slowly, in the two hours twenty minutes running time, but it is very successful in creating the period and feel of Greece with a minimum of props.
The story focuses on Dr Iannis (a wonderful performance by Joseph Long) , his daughter Pelagia (the delightful Madison Clare), her love for first the young Greek fisherman Mandras (a powerful Ashley Gayle) and then the Italian Captain (the quietly unassuming Alex Mugnaioni) against the background of first the Italian invasion of the island and then the German tanks during the Second World War. The ensemble cast of 15 create the pre-war life on the island, the Italian army drawing the Greeks into the war, the island invasion and occupation and post war earthquake with real simplicity and charm. However, one big flaw in the structure is that the Captain does not really appear until the end of the first act and until then the story is told mainly through the eyes of another Italian soldier Carlo (Ryan Donaldson) and his bromance with another soldier, Francesco (Fred Fergus).
The stage design by Mayou Trickerioti is necessarily minimalist but dominated by two large sheets of crumpled metal, hung centre stage, on which projections and lights create the shimmering sea reflection, chalk drawings and the explosive impact of the earthquake, simply set the atmosphere of each scene. When they hide in the underground cellar it is cleverly evoked by a single box. When they suffer in the cold winter or get caught in branches of the landscape they are effectively created by material or ropes strung across the stage by the actors. The scenes of fishing and snail hunting are brilliantly created with the simplest of effects. It is imaginatively and elegantly staged and scenes flow from one to another with ease.
While we emotionally engage with the Doctor, his daughter and her two loves, many of the early scenes are stolen by the pet goat, brilliantly played by Luisa Guerreiro and the rescued Pine Marten (Elizabeth Mary Williams) who without animal costumes grab our attention even when not centre stage and play pivotal roles in bringing Pelagia and the Captain together . Both are experienced physical comedy and circus performers and their experience shines through their performances.
Another evocative and powerful influence on the production is Eve Polycarpou as Drosoula, the mother of Mandras who creates the picture-perfect image of a Greek Mama fussing and lamenting over her son. Each of these carefully created characters is blended together to create the feel and atmosphere of the island and period which with the snatches of opera, mandolin playing, and an excellent soundtrack paints the picture against which the love story and horrors of war are played out.
This is theatre at its best, taking an impossible task of an epic book and presenting it in an emotionally engaging, visually stunning and totally absorbing way, with a faultless ensemble cast.
It is on tour now until end of June and worth catching in Bath, Newcastle, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Reviewed by Nick Wayne
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I'd like to act the man's man and say that I don't need such things as massages, but they really do help on occasion. Especially when that occasion is after a day chained to a computer desk. You can probably guess my other views on the subject based on the characters in the comic, or one character in particular. What's the point of relaxation if you're not comfortable?
We still have a few weeks left until the Fall season. I'm talking about video games here, but if you still attend school and are dreading the annual "Back to School" times, I feel for you. Except that I don't, because I've been working all Summer, and you've been lounging about eating burritos and watching bad daytime television. Either way, Borderlands 2 is the main target in my radar, and you might feel the same way.
I went back and re-acclimated myself to Borderlands over the weekend. I never did finish the second DLC. I still haven't. I ended up spending most of my time shooting zombies in the face.
Which brings me to my next topic, The Walking Dead. Not the television show, but the episodic video game by Telltale. Two episodes of the game are already out, with Episode 3 due out any day now. If you like The Walking Dead, or zombies in general, I highly recommend this game. It follows an entirely separate story, so knowledge of the TV show is not strictly necessary, but I recommend both anyway.
I personally think the protagonist in The Walking Dead video game is more compelling that his television counterpart. Or maybe it really comes down to the little girl he is trying to protect. She is way cooler and more adorable than Sheriff Rick Grimes' son. I feel driven to do anything to ensure her safety. Anything.
Ah massages. One of the best things in the world but I would rather my girlfriend instead of a stranger to give me one.
The fall season. A gamers paradise for new releases. I honestly can not wait for Borderlands 2 and to sink my controller, Spartacus into Zero. A shame for me not being able to do Co-op (Only one of my online friends actually owns Borderlands 1) until I actually get used to the new style (Siren Class using SMG's mostly was my playstyle for 1).
As for The Walking Dead game, I'm sure that the episodes follow more to the second storyline in the comics (As the show follows the first storyline, VERY loosely). It does look like one of those games I'll probably pick up tomorrow or sometime during the week. Good luck with finishing up the DLC's for Borderlands 1 though.
Thank you as always for commenting. There is certainly something to be said for a familiar touch. A bit of knowledge can go a long way too though, especially when it comes to athletic injuries.
I played some co-op in the first Borderlands. It is fun, but not an altogether greater experience. The game lends itself well to single player. There is no question of the choice of class though. Siren with SMG all the way. Sometimes I pull out a rocket launcher, just to make it interesting.
I have not read the comics, but I have heard good things. I thought the game was an original story, but I could be wrong. The TV show has become something of a sensation. I enjoyed the first season alright, and I'll probably find my way around to the second season soon enough.
The game is definitely worth a look, and a season pass will save you a bit of money. I continue to hear stories that the third episode's release is imminent.
The game is an original story. There are some intersects with characters but there are deaths that can happen in the game that are different than the way they happen in both the show and the comic. Think of it as the parallels of the Marvel universe.
Mike, read the damn comic already. One of the best and most disturbing I've ever read. At several points, I put it down and swore it off. But it kept drawing me in.
My finger is on the buy it now button. This or the hardcover compendium?
Keep in mind there are 2 compendiums and then 21 issues after that, plus issue 102 on 9/12/12. Sooooooo worth it. Save money and skip the hardcover.
Sounds like this is gonna take a while.


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New Occupational Health and Safety Act in Alberta: Changes to owners' obligations
January 6, 2022 | Tari M. Hiebert, Daniel C.P. Stachnik, Emily Cook-Bielech
Alberta's new Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force on December 1, 2021.[1]
The new Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2020, c O-2.2 (the "New Act") repeals the former Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2017 c O-2.1 (the "Former Act").
This article summarizes what has changed and what has stayed the same for "owners" under the New Act.
The Definition of an "Owner"
The definition of an "owner" will not change. An "owner" will continue to be defined as follows:
"The person who is registered under the Land Titles Act as the owner of the land on which work is being carried out or may be carried out, or the person who enters into an agreement with the owner to be responsible for meeting the owner's obligations under this Act, the regulations and the OHS Code, but does not include a person who occupies land or premises used as a private residence unless a business, trade or profession is carried on in that premises."[2]
The general requirement in the Former Act that if a person has two or more defined functions (for example, as an "owner" and as an "employer"), that person must meet the obligations of all such functions, has not changed. If a person has two or more functions under the New Act "in respect of one work site", that person must meet the obligations of each function.[3]
How Will Owners' Obligations Change Under the New Act?
First, the New Act appears to broaden the owner's obligation to maintain the land, infrastructure and any building or premises on the land in a safe manner.
The owner's general obligation under the Former Act was as follows – note the emphasis on "control":
"Every owner shall ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, that the land, infrastructure and any building or premises on the land that is under the owner's control is provided and maintained in a manner that does not endanger the health and safety of workers or any other person."[4] [emphasis added]
In comparison, the owner's general obligation under the New Act states the following, which does not refer to "control":
"Every owner shall ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so, that the land, infrastructure and any building or premises on the land is provided and maintained in a manner that does not endanger the health and safety of workers or any other person."[5]
This revised phrasing suggests that the owner's general obligation, above, is not limited only to the land, infrastructure or premises on the land over which the owner has control.
Second, the New Act uses more general phrasing that may encompass owners, without specifically referring to owners. Although this phrasing may not change owners' obligations, it does call for a heightened awareness and understanding of what, specifically, owners are responsible for.
For example, the Former Act specifically stated that if an "owner" had been issued an acceptance,[6] the "owner" would have to ensure it was complied with:
"A prime contractor, a contractor, an employer, a self-employed person, a supplier, a service provider, an owner or a group of one or more of these parties who is issued an acceptance shall ensure that the acceptance, including any terms, conditions or requirements on the acceptance, or the original legislative requirement is complied with."[7]
In contrast, the New Act does not specifically refer to "owners" in the context of acceptances, but rather refers in general terms to a "person" who has been issued an acceptance:
"A person or class of persons who is issued an acceptance shall ensure that the acceptance or the original legislative requirement is complied with."[8]
This type of general phrasing occurs in several places throughout the New Act. Further examples are provided later in this article. Owners should therefore be aware that they could be included in the phrase "person or class of persons", depending on the context of certain provisions in the New Act, even though they are not explicitly mentioned.
It is important for owners to have a clear understanding of what their roles and responsibilities are in relation to other parties at the work site, such as prime contractors, and to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities. Strong, clear drafting of contracts remains an important tool for articulating and assigning occupational health and safety responsibilities at the outset of a project.
Other Obligations of Owners
Some requirements in the Former Act that addressed owners' obligations have not materially changed, but they are worth reviewing to ensure that owners are aware of and continue to meet their statutory obligations:
Under section 9(2) of the New Act, an owner "shall ensure that any hazard identified by the owner is communicated to all workers, employers, contracting employers, prime contractors, suppliers and service providers that are conducting work activities, or may be reasonably anticipated to conduct work activities, in relation to the land, infrastructure and any building or premises on the land."
Section 55 of the New Act requires that an owner shall post a copy of an order that is issued to it that is "relevant to the work site", and shall post it in a "conspicuous place at the work site" as soon as the owner receives it, and for as long as the order remains in effect. This can be accomplished by providing the order in electronic format, provided that workers and the joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative (if there is one) "are informed of the orders and have ready access to them."[9]
Section 20(6) states that a "person" who is issued an acceptance shall ensure that the acceptance or the original legislative requirement is complied with.
Section 21(4) states that a "person" who is issued an allowance shall ensure that the allowance or the original legislative requirement is complied with.[10]
Section 22(4) states that a "person" who is issued an approval shall ensure that the approval or the original legislative requirement is complied with.[11]
Section 23(3) states that a "person" to whom a recognition applies shall ensure that the recognition or the original legislative requirement is complied with.[12]
A detailed review of policies and contracts as they relate to owners' obligations is recommended. Miller Thomson LLP is a leader in occupational health and safety law and is available to assist your organization with navigating the impact of the New Act and updating your policies and contracts accordingly.
[1] The Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2020, c O-2.2 ["New Act"] was introduced as Schedule 2 of Bill 47, the Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020, which received Royal Assent on December 9, 2020 and became SA 2020, c 32. Section 2 of the Bill reads as follows: "The Occupational Health and Safety Act as set out in Schedule 2 is enacted and may be cited as chapter O-2.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2020." When the New Act came into force, it repealed the former Occupational Health and Safety Act, SA 2017 c O-2.1 ["Former Act"], pursuant to section 77 and 78 of the New Act.
[2] New Act, ibid, s 1(hh); Former Act, ibid, s 1(ll). One small difference in this definition is that under the Former Act, the former OHS Code (cited as the Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 Order, Alta Reg 87/2009) was not capitalized, but in the New Act, the new OHS Code (cited as the Occupational Health and Safety Code, Alta Reg 191/2021) ["New OHS Code"] is capitalized.
[3] New Act, ibid, s 12(2).
[4] Former Act, supra note 1, s 8(a).
[5] New Act, supra note 1, s 9(1).
[6] Although the term "acceptance" is not defined in either the New Act or the Former Act, the Government of Alberta describes acceptances as follows: "An acceptance allows a work site party to take an alternative approach to a requirement in the OHS Regulation or Code, if the alternative gives equal or greater protection to workers than the original requirements" (available at Government of Alberta, "OHS Acceptances, Approvals and Allowances" (2021), online: Alberta <https://www.alberta.ca/ohs-acceptances-approvals.aspx> [Government of Alberta Webpage]).
[7] Former Act, supra note 1, s 55(5).
[8] New Act, supra note 1, s 20(6).
[9] Ibid, s 55(4).
[10] Although the term "allowance" is not defined in either the New Act or the Former Act, the Government of Alberta describes allowances as follows: "Allowances are added to provide flexibility when it is clear that requirements lag behind advances in technology and processes. They permit an OHS director to allow alternatives that vary from the OHS Code if they do not reduce health and safety. An allowance may be granted to specific industries or all industries" (available on the Government of Alberta Webpage, supra note 6).
[11] Although the term "approval" is not defined in either the New Act or the Former Act, the Government of Alberta describes approvals as follows: "Specific provisions of OHS laws require work site parties to apply for an approval from an OHS director. For example, you may need an approval to use a certain equipment or standard, develop or use a particular process, or offer a type of course or training" (available on the Government of Alberta Webpage, supra note 6). The "specific provisions" referred to above regarding which activities and equipment require an approval are contained in the New OHS Code, supra note 2.
[12] Although the term "recognition" is not defined in either the New Act or the Former Act, the provision itself is self-explanatory: "a Director may issue a recognition of an alternate standard, personal protective equipment or equipment that complies with the requirements in another Canadian jurisdiction or the requirements under an agreement entered into between Alberta and another Canadian jurisdiction, if, in the Director's opinion, such an alternate standard, personal protective equipment or equipment is appropriate to the Alberta conditions" (see New Act, supra note 1, s 23(1)). One notable difference is that the New Act changed the language of this section to refer to a recognition as such, as opposed to the Former Act, which referred to recognitions as "approvals" (see Former Act, supra note 1, s 57).
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A Brief History Of Hardwood Flooring
These days, wood flooring is a sought-after addition in most homes and, thanks to advances
in technology, you have access to stunning engineered oak flooring options. But how did
wood flooring evolve to become the polished product it is today? As experts in oak flooring
in Melbourne, we're here to share the history of how wood came to be used for wood for
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The history of timber flooring
Wood has always been a popular flooring choice throughout history, although in a much
cruder format compared to the uniform, beautifully finished floors that we see today. Due
the abundance of trees during early history, it's no surprise that people used wood for their
houses and it was common for oak and pine planks to be used in the upper levels of homes.
These planks were hand-planed so there were no uniform widths or thicknesses. Of course,
only the rich had access to wood flooring. As time went on, designs became more elaborate
and examples of beautiful parquetry date back to 16 th century France.
The polished timber floors that we're used to today didn't become widely used in the late
19 th century. Technology improved and machines made it possible to produce uniform
planks of wood and better housing led to an increased demand for improved flooring
materials. Oak, which was widely available at the time, was the most popular timber choice
due to it being hard wearing and cheap to produce. For the rich, they had access to more
elaborate parquet flooring.
Up until World War II, timber flooring remained the most common flooring material.
However, after this time there was the rise of carpeting in the home thanks to advances in
synthetic materials. As a result, the popularity of timber floors decreased for the next 30
years. However, there was a resurgence in the use of timber flooring in the 1990s and this
was the period where people began pulling up old carpet and lino to reveal beautiful old
boards underneath. Since then, timber flooring has been one of the most sought after
flooring options.
The beginning of engineered timber
Engineered timber first made its appearance in the 1960s and was used in the basements
and first floors of buildings with concrete slabs as hardwood boards were difficult to install.
In the early days of engineered timber, the timber choices and finishes were very limited.
These days, engineered timber has taken off as a hard wearing, sustainable alternative to
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What Is the Beef Chuck Primal Cut?
A Lot Comes From This Huge Cut of Meat
Danilo Alfaro
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Beef chuck has been a challenge for butchers (and chefs) for a long time.
Beef chuck is a huge primal cut that comes mainly from the shoulder section of the steer, as well as parts of the neck, ribs, and the upper arm. The entire thing can weigh more than 100 pounds, and it makes up fully 30 percent of an entire side of beef.
(This beef cuts diagram shows where the beef chuck is located.)
A shoulder is a really complicated contraption, made up of a multitude of different muscles of various shapes and sizes.
These muscles are used for locomotion, and for supporting the weight of the animal. The more a muscle is exercised, the tougher it gets. So shoulder muscles are generally pretty tough.
Illustration: Kyle Fewel. © The Spruce, 2019
Beef Chuck: Tough and Chewy, But Flavorful
These tough muscles are themselves held together at all sorts of funny angles by numerous bits of sinew and connective tissue, which are also tough and chewy, especially when cooked improperly.
Also, beef chuck is relatively fatty, which for many consumers can be a turn-off. On the other hand, cuts taken from the chuck are loaded with big, beefy flavor.
Still, cooking beef chuck takes time. These days (unlike, say, the 1950s and '60s), it's just not feasible to serve a piece of meat that needs to braise for two or three hours as a regular weeknight dinner.
So, beef chuck is not especially convenient for the consumer, nor especially profitable for the butcher. And yet, every side of beef has one, and it has to get used somehow.
Beef Chuck Roasts: The Classic Cuts
In the old days, butchers would basically run the whole square-cut beef chuck through the band saw to produce thick roasts—chuck blade roasts, chuck arm roasts, and the classic 7-bone chuck roast. Sometimes they'd be boneless, but either way, they were cheap, so they were considered "value cuts."
Quick point here. These so-called "roasts" can't actually be roasted. They'll turn out tough and chewy if you do. In this context, the word "roast" merely refers to the fact that it's a big, thick cut of meat. The best way to cook beef chuck is to braise it. Think classic beef pot roast (which, confusingly, is braised, not roasted.)
Anything that couldn't be sold as roasts (or steaks, which are just thinner versions of roasts) ended up as ground beef —which was generally 60 to 70 percent of the beef chuck. And ground beef doesn't fetch premium prices.
(Oh, did I mention that butchers like to make a profit? It's true. In fact, when they don't, they go out of business.)
Having to sell 70 percent of it as ground beef, and the rest of it as so-called "value cuts," is why beef chuck has not traditionally been profitable.
Going Beyond the Basic Beef Chuck Roast
As a result, butchers have been forced to get creative. The beef industry has spent a lot of money on research to identify specific muscles within the beef chuck that can be carved out and sold as steaks or roasts—ones that actually CAN be grilled or roasted. And because people are willing to pay a bit more for them, this helps increase butchers' profit margins on the beef chuck.
Good for them. And, maybe, good for you, too, because some of these newfangled cuts are actually pretty good. On the other hand, there's a few you'll probably want to stay away from.
Next, we'll talk about the two main subprimal that come from the beef chuck.
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