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Quality Engineer

Our Company

Coretex is a world-leading technology company that creates innovative fleet management and IOT solutions for organisations that operate in mission-critical environments. Our start-up culture and ‘can-do’ attitude helps us take on the best and win.  Our proprietary technology platform helps organisations run more efficiently and comply with complex legislation through intelligent use of data gathered directly from fleet assets.

Coretex has customers all over the globe. Our business is run from offices in New York, San Diego, Auckland, and Sydney. We have ambitious growth plans that will see us further expand operations over the coming weeks, months and years.

Our Mission

At Coretex we believe that technology should be used to create a safer, cleaner and more productive society. The world’s resources are under increasing pressure - to keep growing, we have got to figure out how to do more with less.

Our goal is to help operators drive better business results by improving their asset utilization, reducing fuel consumption and minimising the wear and tear on people and machines - all whilst ensuring that operators remain compliant with all relevant legislation.

Purpose of this Role

Responsible for the implementation of customer requirements and the integrity processes and procedures. This position will also be responsible for product and process quality assurance and continual improvement projects maintain records and make sure Company policies and procedures are followed.

In this role, you will coordinate and support Warranty/I.R. issues, conduct issue analysis, coordinate contract compliance measures, will oversee/conduct quality inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments, and customer quality meetings. This position also includes the following responsibilities:

  • Reliability Engineering
    • Prevent or reduce likelihood of failure events via data analysis and RCA efforts
    • Coping mechanisms for dealing with failure faster
  • Project Management
    • Support the efforts of warranty/IR issues by thinking creatively how to solve issues
      • Minimize cost
      • Maximize customer satisfaction
  • Quality Assurance
    • Track and measure contract compliance
      • Improve project delivery quality
      • Work with team members to put additional QC check points in process (think lean)
    • Conduct Issue Analysis
      • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts & trend analysis of Overrun Alerts (OAs) and Incidents
  • Other duties as reasonably required.

Quality / Health & Safety Accountability

All staff are authorised to take suitable action to prevent, avoid and where possible eliminate quality and health and safety issues within their job area.

People Specification

Technical Skills
  • Presenting and communicating information - Speaks clearly and fluently. Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly. Makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence. Responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback. Projects credibility.
  • Analysing - Analyses numerical data, verbal data and all other sources of information. Breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships. Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem. Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis. Produces workable solutions to a range of problems. Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be apart of a much larger system.
  • Planning and organising - Sets clearly defined objectives. Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances. Manages time effectively. Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks. Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
Behavioural Competencies
  • Relating and networking - Establishes good relationships with customers and staff. Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization. Relates well to people at all levels. Manages conflict. Uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others.
  • Applying expertise and technology - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise. Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development. Shares expertise and knowledge with others. Uses technology to achieve work objectives. Demonstrates appropriate physical co-ordination and endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity. Demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.
  • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations - Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction. Sets high standards for quality and quantity. Monitors and maintains quality and productivity. Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way. Consistently achieves project goals.
  • Adapting and responding to change - Adapts to changing circumstances. Accepts new ideas and change initiatives. Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations. Shows respect and sensitivity towards cultural and religious differences. Deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks - Works productively in a pressurised environment. Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations. Balances the demands of a work life and a personal life. Maintains a positive outlook at work. Handles criticism well and learns from it.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline highly desirable.
  • ASQ certifications highly desirable
  • Strong prior experience in similar roles as a quality engineer.
  • Strong experience in the following quality methodologies
    • CAPA
    • Root Cause
    • Corrective Preventive Action
  • SaaS, IoT and/or Telematics industry experience highly desirable.
  • Previous experience establishing quality related policies, procedures and work instructions.

Why Work with Us

This is a great time to join an agile and fast growing NZ technology company that’s taking on the world. Coretex is the kind of company that gives you the opportunity to make a difference.

The Coretex team is driven, professional and focused. We’re big on teamwork and open doors. We are passionate about providing our customers with the best technology and experience, and we like to have fun while we’re doing so.

The development and growth opportunities are as unlimited as our business growth – locally and internationally.

The position will be based in San Diego, CA

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British Airways Avios Points-

Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:55 pm

I hope this is in the right forum.. But I hope there are some BA people here. Over the years I have built up over 150,000 BA Avios points. Which according to their Executive Club website is more than enough for a one way First Class ticket LAX/SFO/SJC-LHR, pretty much from the west coast to LHR. I have searched over 6 months out, from each city and not a single seat is offered in Business or First, so what gives? Do they only offer reward seats to their own top tiers?

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Re: British Airways Avios Points-

Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:43 pm

This will probably end up being moved to the travel forum, but....

330 days out is when you want to look for reward flights, or very close to when you need to travel.

There will be very limited availability to start with, maybe 1 seat in F per flight, BA may open up more seats as the flight approaches, but I doubt it, unless you have status with then.

Oh and get ready for some sticker shock when you find out how much that free flight is going to cost you.
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Re: British Airways Avios Points-

Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:59 pm

Another potential way of using your Avios without encountering such limited availability is to pay part in cash and part in Avios, which I find gives you much better value for your Avios than using them for an entirely reward flight. Admittedly I have never tried doing that for travel in first class but it may work.

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Paper-based invoicing requires manual data entry, often resulting in delays or erroneous payments. Automating invoice processing streamlines not only the process but also improves accuracy and compliance.

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Document workflows, regardless of their type and purpose, are key factors influencing the speed and efficiency of business operations. Consequently, a company’s profit is directly related to them, with Invoice processing being no exception. Find out how to enhance processes and set up automation with the help of the airSlate Academy and its courses.

Invoice management and its structure

It would be logical to start by answering the question: "What is invoice processing?"
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 When does a Vacuum Furnace require to comply with the CDM regs?

Created 26 Sep 2004, 16:45 by Ai Solutions in the CDM forum.

Consarc is a manufacturer of capital equipment for the metallurgical Industry (Vacuum Furnaces) with clients such as Rolls-Royce, Corus, Ford, General Motors etc.

The equipment we manufacture is normally constructed in our factory at Bellshill and fully tested. It is then stripped down to allow shipment.

Total shipment may involve anything up to 10 x 40 foot lorries with the shipment consisting of Vacuum Chambers, Vacuum Pumps, Power Supplies, Water Pumps and literally miles of electrical cable.

When the furnace arrives on site, the system is reassembled as it was on our shop floor. Following mechanical assembly of the chambers and platforms, the furnace electrical cables are installed. These may be anything from very light signal cables carrying no more that a few millivolts from a thermocouple to a water cooled power cable carrying 40,000 amps.

The word Furnace may give the wrong impression. The furnace may have 16 tons of molten metal inside it at 1500oC but from the outside all that would be apparent is the hum of a power supply and the noise from the vacuum pumps. The actual melting and pouring of the alloy is all carried out under the protective atmosphere (or lack of it)

Installation may involve some or all of the following, however some of our smaller furnaces may only involve working at heights greater than 2 m.

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The question above was originally posed via our Ask A Guru feature and this response from 2004 was by either Dave Carr or Michael Stokes.

The manufacture and trial assembly of the furnace in the factory, does not fall within the remit of CDM.

Once the kit arrives at site however, and assembly begins, because there is a risk of a person falling more than 2m, the full force of CDM applies (Regulation 2(1) and ACoP clause 26 refers).

The question of who carries out the roles of Planning Supervisor and Principal Contractor will no doubt be determined by the Client but the important point is that these roles must be fulfilled.

The questioner makes reference to 'pits lower than 2m'; there is obviously a need for foundations etc and these too will almost certainly fall within the remit of CDM.

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New Phone, new accessories

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My birthday was coming up and after LOTS of hints Alan very kindly offered to contribute to a new phone as a birthday present. A bit of research was done – it didn’t take long as I knew really I was after an iPhone but also happy not to have the newest, the biggest and certainly not the most expensive so it was easy to settle on the iPhone SE.

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A new phone does mean a host of new accessories though. I have sorted out a nice new phone mount for the car as I can use google maps etc for navigation on the new phone and even managed to connect the headphone socket to the radio so that any podcasts etc will now be played through the radio speakers. My car isn’t fancy enough to have apple car play or even Bluetooth but a simple headphone jack to AUX cable seems to do the trick. That along with a decent 12V charger port and charging cable is working well at the moment.

Finally, a nice new case is required. I have to admit that iPhones look lovely without a case but they are far too expensive and far too likely to be dropped for me not to have a case. But what sort of case. Alan uses a sock, Morgan has a case that protects the back only but doesn’t do anything to protect the screen and having managed to scratch a screen before by throwing my phone in my bag with my keys I was keen to avoid that. I was fairly convinced a flip wallet type case would be the way to go and there are so many of them on the market and then by chance I was offered the chance to try one out from Terrapin Accessories. What’s not to like and I was certainly happy to give it a go – perfect timing. The one I picked is quite pretty and fairly robust. It is the pretty version of their etched leather iphone SE case. I even managed to drop it as I got out of the car last week and the phone is completely fine and obviously well protected. It has space for some cash and a credit card so I quite often just take the phone with me when I’m out and about which saves me carrying around lots of other bags etc.

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Take Care of Your Mpls Yard Now for Beauty Next Spring

There are so many maintenance tasks that should be accomplished on your landscape in the fall months to get your yard ready for next spring.  Here are some tips to help you stay on top of the tasks that you have to accomplish this season on your landscape.

Dates for Fall Yard Care in the Minneapolis Area

  • Early October is when winterizing your irrigation system should be done.
  • Mid-October is when no perennials or grasses should be planted since a lot will not survive.
  • Early November is when evergreens should not be planted. The spring time brings success with these.
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Care for Shrubs and Trees

Prune shrubs and trees in the yard to remove any dead branches. Try to maintain the natural size of the shrubs and avoid unnatural shapes or over-pruning. Hand pruners can be the best to use for this type of pruning.

Check the moisture in the soil. If it is too dry, water it as needed. Fall can bring dry days with it which can dry out the plants and trees in your yard.

Mulch can keep soil from drying out and help to maintain the moisture held in the soil

Ornamental Grasses and Perennials

Keep fallen leaves around these to insulate the base of the plant from the harsh weather and cold temperatures. You can also add mulch around the base as well to provide additional insulation.

Leave spent seed heads and stems on the perennials and grasses until the spring rolls around. This provides cover and food  for the wildlife or you can cut them back a bit to give them more order.

Divide the plants now before the first freeze comes around. The plants should be watered thoroughly for a few weeks after dividing them.

Fall Lawn Care Tasks

Rake the leaves from the ground when they fall. They can cause the lawn to grow fungus and mold if they’re left on the ground.  However, if you use a mulching mower, they can provide additional nutrients to  your soil.

Aerate the lawn to provide better irrigation, fertilization, and air that can help to stimulate growth when spring rolls around.

Assess the specific size of the lawn and layout to find out how much water you need to keep it green. Consult with ALD to find out more solutions to a healthier looking lawn.

If you notice some of your landscape elements aren’t faring the best or take more care than you have time for, perhaps it’s time for a landscape makeover – contact the landscape design artists at ALD for a customized plan for your yard.


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Closing in on a Cure For Cat Allergy

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Published: February 18, 2015

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Update: This therapy ultimately failed in the third phase of study, read the article here

THE ANCIENT Egyptians were said to revere the cat, glorifying it in hieroglyphs, depictions of deities and artwork. While today’s domestic kitty may not enjoy the same royal treatment, the feline still wields serious power: just being in the same room as one can trigger itching, coughing, wheezing and even a full-on asthma attack in the millions who have cat allergy.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says the condition affects an estimated 50 million Americans, including the 30 percent of those with allergic asthma who list cat dander as a key trigger.

Other than simply avoiding cats, immunotherapy, or allergy shots, is the only current treatment option for this allergy. The idea here is to re-train the immune system to accept the cat’s allergy-inducing protein rather than react to it as a dangerous invader.

To do so, the doctor injects small amounts of cat protein extract into the body over several visits, slowly increasing the dosage and then staying at a target level for three to five years. The hope is to achieve desensitization, or at the very least, greatly reduced symptoms.

The process is far from ideal. Not only does it require close to 100 injections, it is incredibly time-consuming, with untold hours spent at the doctor’s office. Not surprisingly, many patients simply quit going. Immunotherapy also always carries a reasonable risk of reaction, since the very thing a person is allergic to is being injected into the body. Anaphylaxis to immunotherapy, while uncommon, certainly has been reported, which is why patients are meant to wait at least half an hour in the doctor’s office after receiving an injection.

This is all that’s available today. However, the big news in the allergy and asthma research community is that a new, quick, and seemingly effective treatment for cat allergy looms large on the horizon, holding the promise of an end to the widespread grief.

Reports from a recently completed clinical trial speak for themselves. After just four shots of the new product – named Cat-SPIRE – patients experienced a significant decrease in symptoms when exposed to cat allergens. Not four shots per month or year, but just four shots in total, each taken one month apart. Two years later, the results were largely the same.

“That took us all by surprise,” says Mark Larché, an immunologist and professor of medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. “To get a two-year effect after just one course of treatment, particularly when it’s only four injections, that’s very encouraging.” Larché is the co-founder of Circassia Ltd., a British biotech firm that is spearheading the product’s development along with the Canadian company Adiga Life Sciences, which is jointly owned by Circassia and McMaster University.

The key to Cat-SPIRE is the science behind the shot. Circassia scientists take the allergenic cat protein, called Fel d1, and break it down into basic parts called peptides. The building blocks of proteins are called amino acids, and peptides are strings of two or more amino acids. The Fel d1 protein is normally 162 amino acids long, while Cat-SPIRE contains seven synthetic peptides, each 15 amino acids in length, and each hand-picked to generate the desired response.

“Currently available immunotherapy basically takes the thing you’re allergic to and injects it into you,” says Steve Harris, CEO of Circassia and director of Adiga Life Sciences. Cat-SPIRE, he explains, was created by zeroing in on parts of Fel d1 that promote a regulatory, or non-allergic, immune response. By using fragments of Fel d1 created in a lab as opposed to the entire protein, fewer shots are needed, reactivity is lessened, increases in dosage are not required, and so far, the results have been impressive.

Patients have now been recruited for a final (or phase 3) trial that will confirm the shot’s effectiveness and also test whether giving eight injections instead of four makes any difference. About 1,400 cat-allergic individuals between the ages of 12 and 65 have enrolled in the trial, which is taking place in multiple sites across the United States, Canada and Russia over the next year.

Yet researchers already know that the shot won’t be equally effective for everyone. Dr. Harold Nelson, the principal investigator of the phase 3 trial, is quick to point out that patients in the previous trial showed an average symptom reduction of 50 percent. This suggests that Cat-SPIRE probably has a strong effect for many individuals, while others will likely benefit to a lesser degree.

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Friday, April 7, 2017

On the Road Again, el seis de Abril, 2017

I was packed, thanks to Menu, and ready to go to the airport by 10 this morning.  My cab driver was very helpful in finding me a wheelchair and getting me to the front of the line.  However, when the check in girl realized I had 3 seats and no identification for the 2 empty ones, she disappeared to the office for a good half hour.  Eventually she returned and I was given 3 boarding passes-

I was starving so ordered-

which just cost a smooth $10.71!  That's not bad considering wine was over $14!!  Oh well.  I put the trays down and elevated my foot.  Three waitresses came along and informed me that "people eat off those trays you know!"  To be honest, my foot was probably a lot cleaner than most people's hands.  The last one to tell me that then looked at my foot in horror and asked if anyone had offered me ice.  No I said, but she didn't return with any either!

While dealing with insurance, I was offered 2 flight itineraries.  The first was Roatan to Houston to Calgary to Saskatoon, arriving around 1 am, all with United.  The second was Roatan to Houston to Minneapolis to Saskatoon, arriving an hour earlier and travelling first class but with United and Delta.  I decided to go with the second choice to arrive an hour earlier, but also to travel first class.  Big mistake.  When you change airlines, you have to claim your luggage, find the new ticket counter and re-check in.  To further complicate things, I am relying on others to get me where I need to go.

Once in Houston, which by the way is a gigantic airport, the United people took me through the back way and in no time I was through customs and had my luggage.  That is one advantage to being in a wheel chair - no lines, or so I thought.  The girl who brought me this far claimed she couldn't go any further so she coerced another United worker to take me to the Delta terminal.  We rode the train from Terminal E all the way to Terminal A.  There was a huge crowd at the Delta counters and considering I had only 50 minutes until my plane left, I told the guy to take me right up to the front - that's supposed to be the privelege of being in a wheel chair.  There have to be some advantages let me tell you - it's not much fun, especially in the new chairs that don't have side wheels you can manoeuvre yourself.  So, we budged and the attendant said my flight wasn't leaving until 10 and I'd miss my connection in Minneapolis and to go to the service counter to rebook.  The United worker took me there and I had to tell him again to take me up to the front.  He parked me in about 10th place and said he was going to find a Delta worker to help me.  Well, he never came back!  And so I sat there and sat there and sat there.  I was wondering what would happen to me if I had to go to the bathroom - it was the weirdest feeling.  Finally I called a man in uniform over and had him move me right up to the counter where I sat and sat again.  Numerous flights had been cancelled and people were freaking out, however, the solo Delta service rep was smiling and doing her best to rebook the angry mob.  I had noticed a departure sign behind the counter but I was too lazy to put on my glasses and read it.  Finally I asked a man beside me what time it said the Minneapolis flight was leaving.  7:10.  What?  It was 6:45 and I was sitting there waiting for God knows what.  So I hopped to a counter, much to the horror of the woman already standing there who came running towards me with arms outstretched to catch me!  As I was getting my next 2 boarding passes, another man asked how I broke my foot.  I told him it was my heel and he started laughing, saying he and his friend are foot doctors and they were arguing over what was wrong with my foot.  I quickly pulled out my X-rays and they showed me again where the fracture is and pointed out a heel spur.  It was too funny.  Meanwhile, the service rep called a wheel chair pusher and I was on my way.  Arriving at the gate, we went directly on the plane where I sat in first class and immediately had a bourbon in my hand - reward for a lot of hopping and manoeuvring :)

First class is pretty much new territory for me.  I felt like a queen!  Supper is served with a table cloth on your tray-

Free drinks, stainless cutlery, glass dishes, even a napkin ring-

And the cutest salt and pepper shakers-

I should have stolen them!

Anyway, I arrived in Minneapolis only to learn the plane to Saskatoon had just left, so after being pushed around, driven around and waiting forever to get food and hotel vouchers, I'm in the Quality Inn by the Mall of America and will be flying at 1:20 pm tomorrow to Saskatoon!

It's such a different experience being in a wheel chair!  You can do so little on your own - the hotel shuttle driver had to get me from the sidewalk of the terminal to the van and I was just lucky to have caught his attention with my frantic waving.  I had to hop up into the van on a plastic stool and there were no handles.  I had to slither out on my bum once at the hotel.  Luckily they had a wheelchair with wheels that I can turn but the check in girl gave me a room at the very end of the hallway, and it's a long roll.  Now in my room, I'm back to hopping because the wheel chair is too big and bulky.  Unfortunately my right leg is very tired and my hops aren't getting off the floor!  I left my crutches in Roatan because they need them more than I do.  I have a new appreciation for people with mobility issues - it's NOT ANY FUN!!!!!! And we all need to be more aware and make an effort to offer our help. I 've had many offers and anyone will gladly help if you ask.

I'm in the best bed I've had since I left my own!  Good night!

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Adios Roatan, el cinco de Abril, 2017

After 5 months and a week, my 2016-2017 adventure is coming to an end.  I am ready to come home, especially now-

My foot is feeling a lot better even though it is quite blue!  I can put weight on it without any pain - I don't mind you, but I had to experiment.

I treated myself to shellac toes and fingers for a smooth $22.89 CAN.  Last time I had it done at home, it cost $80-

We'll see how long they last!

I had to move into the 6 bedroom dorm for the night and luckily got a bottom bunk.  There are only 2 other guests so I'll be fine as long as the fans blow.  It might be a bit of an inferno-

I've spent this week sitting in the reclining deck chairs, watching iguanas -

Pumpkin, the psycho 3 month old cat-

'plays' with smaller geckos and iguanas until they're too dead to play anymore but she won't tackle a big one like this.   Too bad because I'd like to watch that fight.  A much larger bright green one crawled across the neighbor's roof this morning too.  They are everywhere!  Glad they're not dangerous.

My flights are confirmed:  the first is Roatan to Houston and I have 3 seats booked so I can stretch out.  When I tried to check in, the seats weren't together!  Too funny!  It took another email to my insurance company to get it sorted.  From Houston I fly first class with Delta to Minneapolis, then to Saskatoon, again first class to arrive at 11:45 pm.  I have wheelchair service in all airports and will be picked up at this hostel and dropped off at Mom and Dad's.  Pretty sweet!

Mercedes, Arlene and I-

went to Sundowners in West End for a pre-supper drink.  Sundowners is a very busy gringo bar.  We had to have an island institution, a Zack Attack which is a mix of vodka, lime and coconut milk-

It was refreshing but certainly not a Monkey LaLa!  Supper at Oasis was plentiful but disappointing.  It's supposedly one of the better restaurants in West End.

Mercedes and I-

will keep in touch.  She desperately wants to learn French and so we may be able to exchange lessons.  Time will tell.

Arlene lives at Bondi Beach, a suburb in Sydney.  We plan to keep in touch as well-

I'm looking forward to getting home!

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Roatan, Honduras, el cuatro de Abril, 2017

Things aren't going too well.  Sunday night, after rinsing my coffee pot in the downstairs bathroom, I leapt onto the ladder going up to my room, coffee pot in hand, made about four steps, lost my balance and fell off.  I can see myself falling:  coffee pot in left hand, raised in the air, as if toasting the world, right leg straight and stretched back to take the blow of the hard, concrete and tile floor.  My right heel hit the floor, I fell backwards, rolling onto my back, my head hit the wooden bookcase and I rolled forward.  Shit I thought.  I wiggled and touched everywhere and felt good!  Could I possibly have survived unscathed?  No, my right foot was numb with pain in the heel.  I could painlessly wiggle my toes and turn my ankle left to right, front to back but pressing on the heel hurt.  I sat there and willed it to be instantly better - didn't work :) so had a guest call Mel who got me set up in the cando - it's a container turned into living quarters with a kitchen -

I get 3 nights here, then will have to move.  I've been in touch with insurance and the medical team has recommended I go home early - this Thursday is the earliest they can get but I'm home in one day, with assistance.  This morning the travel team will determine if they will fund the changed flight or not.  If they won't, then I will stay until Saturday and do my original flights which have an over night in Houston :(

I went to Clinic Esperanza which is a 2 minute drive away.  For immediate service, I paid $28.38 Can which included 30 pills of Aleve, crutches and doctors filling out insurance forms.  I had to go to Coxen Hole for the X-rays - $79.46 Can so Mercedes my Spanish teacher drove me there.  I took a cab back.  The radiologist??? (the guy who took the X-rays, who knows his qualifications??), said I have a fractured calcaneus, evident by a small white line in the xray.  The doctors at the clinic said nothing was broken until I pointed out the white line and then they were sort of dismissive about it, not rude but I don't think they think it's broken.  Anyway, it's still swollen-

And bruised-

My new best friends-

Before I found my new besties, I had to crawl around on all fours and bum slide down the many stairs. The skin is gone from my right knee-

Even if insurance doesn't come through and send me home early, it's not so bad here.  I have a comfortable place to sleep with a bathroom on the same level, breakfast and supper served, a swimming pool and comfortable deck chairs.  Arlene, my British/Aussie friend comes to visit, as does Mercedes.  Menu and Lorena have been super helpful: moving my stuff, packing and bringing me things.  Ever since I moved up to the loft, I've seen myself falling.  I tried to stop the visions and foreshadowing but couldn't.  I'm just thankful I fell from about 4 feet rather than 12!

Such craziness!  And so this morning I await the email from insurance.....

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Roatan, Honduras, el primero de Abril, 2017

I had today off so made the very best of it!  Arlene, Mercedes and I met at Lawson Rock, a private resort where Mercedes lives, to go snorkeling.  The marina is beautiful and I guess they decided it's easier to walk out than to swim! We snorkeled past the turquoise blue way out to the reef-

We had lunch at Anthony's Key, another fancy resort-

Arlene and I took the water taxi from West End to West Bay.  This was the first time I had been on the taxi this far so it was nice to see the beach from the water.  Thank goodness there were no cruise ships in today!

Fun in the sun!  This was not a worker but a tourist.  He did pretty well.  This is about as high as they will let you go-

There's a different sand sculpture every day-

We snorkeled for an hour at the wall and then made our way to Las Rocas for happy hour and great mojitos that are made with mint which I like much better than the ones we had on Little Corn that were made with basil-

Mercedes joined us just in time for sunset-

When Happy Hour ended at 6, Mercedes drove us to West End where we had supper-

What a fantastic day!  Snorkelling, sun, beach, mojitos and great friends!

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61.1 Traditionally, health information has been collected and stored in paper-based systems, with information about one individual held in a number of disparate locations, such as general practitioners’ records, hospital records, and medical specialists’ records. Increasingly, however, health information is collected, stored and transferred in electronic form and health information about large numbers of health consumers is collected into central databases, such as the Medicare database and cancer registers. Another important trend is the move to integrate health information systems and to create shared electronic health records. Sharing and linking of health information about particular health consumers has the potential to achieve better public and private health outcomes by allowing health service providers better access to health information. It also gives rise to privacy concerns.

61.2 In this chapter, the ALRC considers these developments and concludes that the collection of health information into electronic health information systems does not require specific legislative control, provided that the Privacy Act is updated and amended as recommended in this Report. The Australian Government proposal to establish national shared electronic health records (SEHR) based on a unique healthcare identifiers (UHIs) system, to be developed separately, however, should be based on specific enabling legislation. The linking of electronic health information for the purposes of research is discussed in Chapter 66.


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Staff & Officers

The Aire and Calder circuit, like any other, is run by a combination of ministers (both presbyters and deacons), lay employees, circuit stewards and many other volunteers.

Click the following links to find out about the roles of various circuit staff and officers.

What is a circuit steward ? What is a deacon ? What is a presbyter ?

Ministers (Presbyters & Deacons)

Revd Barry Owen - Superintendent Minister

I’m a presbyter with pastoral charge of Altofts, Normanton, Stanley and Streethouse Methodist Churches.

I am married to Jacqueline, who is a Minister in the Leeds South & West Circuit.

We have three grown up children, two daughters and one son, and then there are our three fantastic grandchildren, who continue to grow up very fast.

Before offering for the Ministry I was an Electrical Engineer in the construction industry, the last 25 years of which was MD of my own Electrical Commissioning Company working on industrial and commercial projects, which I fully withdrew from before stationing. I am glad to say the company continues to thrive with its new management.

Deacon Sharon Dilley

I am working at Ropewalk & Airedale Churches where I will have specific responsibility for working with the church people to make connections with the communities around the churches and supporting the uniform organisations. I'm also involved with the Trinity Mission Night Shelter and drop-in in Castleford.

Apart from my two years training in Durham I have lived in the south all my life, having been born in Bicester. I'm enjoying exploring a new area and am beginning to understand the accent!

In my spare time I enjoy meeting up with friends, going to the cinema and reading, mostly non challenging fiction otherwise known as chic-lit.

Revd Andrew Checkley

Revd Andrew Checkley has pastoral charge of Kippax, Trinity (South Elmsall) and Airedale Methodist Churches.

REVD Rob Drost

I joined our Circuit in September 2016 and was previously Chaplain at the Children's Hospital in Sheffield and lay Minister at Millhouses Methodist Church. I received my first License and Church Minister back in 1987 when I served in East London.

Originally from Cardiff, I moved to South Yorkshire in 1999. I am married to Rachel McCallam, who works for the Methodist Church as the Co-ordinator for the Yorkshire Plus Regional Training Team.

We have four children between us - Richard is 24 and has his own flat in Rotherham where he is cared for in a shared housing block - he has Autism. Stephen is 22 and having been at Aberystwyth University studying International Politics and History (2:1) is now working in a Law Firm in Sheffield. Eve is 21 and having got a First in Fine Art is now working in Brighton for the YMCA as an Outreach Officer with homeless and vulnerable adults. Isaac will be 18 in February and is in his second year as a welder and metal fabrication apprentice in Sheffield.

I have pastoral charge of Lindale, Methley and Wrenthorpe. I am the Mayor of Wakefield's Chaplain and Co-Chaplain of Wakefield Hospice and the Lead Minister in exploring the redevelopment of Newton Hill Cricket Club.

Revd RUTH Gilson-Webb

I am in my first Ministerial appointment (a ‘Probationer’), based at Central, Micklegate and Knottingley Ropewalk Methodist churches (all part of our 'Eastern Cluster')

Prior to training (Including two years as a student Minister in the Barnsley Methodist Circuit) my previous role was as Director of the Christian youth movement The Girls’ Brigade

Despite being a Yorkshire girl through and through, home for me is a bit of an Australian/English/Scottish fusion as it’s shared with Helen my Aussie partner, and our two cheeky West Highland White Terriers….Fergus and Basil.

Helen and I enjoy trips to the Ice hockey ('Go Sheffield Steelers’ ), watching Aussie cooking shows and finding places to chill and enjoy a good coffee.

Our ‘Alexa’ enjoys blaring out Hillsongs, Bethel and Chris Tomlin style worship music, though I am a bit of a Classic fm and Archers geek when in on my own!

Is it risky to admit that I don’t like liquorice and I have no real idea about the rules of Rugby League?

I find the Message translation of the Bible really helpful at times, and this my absolutely all-time favourite passage:

'We look at the Son and see the God who cannot be seen.

We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created.

For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.

He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment.

And when it comes to the church, he organises and holds it together, like a head does a body.

He was supreme in the beginning and—leading the resurrection parade—he is supreme in the end.

From beginning to end he’s there, towering far above everything, everyone.

So spacious is he, so roomy, that everything of God finds its proper place in him without crowding.

Not only that, but all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of his death, his blood that poured down from the cross.

How incredible and hope-filled is that?!

Revd Michael Jones

Mike joined the circuit in September 2011 and has pastoral responsibility for The King's Way Church (Ossett - Methodist/URC), Woodlesford,  Rothwell and St. John's Methodist Church (Ossett).

Revd Jacob Kaiga

My name is  Jacob Kaiga I am a Circuit Minister in charge of Lofthouse, Parkside and Trinity (Wakefield) Churches.

I am married with three children and was trained in Kenya where I attained a Diploma in Theology and a Bachelor of Divinity Degree.   I was stationed to the circuit in 1987 and was ordained in 1989.

After working there for eight years I came to the UK in 1995 for further studies. Whilst doing my studies I was given a job as a Circuit Minister. This was a big surprise because I never thought  about working in England. Since then I have worked in the UK but still doing some charity works back in Kenya. For me England is my home from home.

Revd Naomi Kaiga

I serve part time in the circuit looking after Ackworth and Upton Methodist Churches. I also serve part time as a prison Chaplain at HMP Wakefield. I was born and brought up in Kenya.  I trained as a Presbyter in the Methodist Church in Kenya and later transferred to serve the Methodist Church in Britain in 2001. I did my initial training Kenya and later did my second Degree in Sheffield University.

I have a passion for prayer and meditation and declaring the unfailing love of God to all peoples.

I am married with 3 grown up Children.

Revd Andrew Longshaw

I have pastoral charge of Featherstone Methodist Church. It is a church at the heart of the community and has the community very much in its heart.  Please look at our Featherstone section to see just how much we reach out to the community, as well as all that we do in church.

Also pastoral charge of Trinity Castleford church.

I arrived here in the Summer of 2016 from North Cumbria. My wife Elizabeth and I lived in a little market town called Brampton. However, the circuit covered an area from the Solway to the Northumbrian border and included Carlisle. Part of my time was spent in ecumenical work, as Cumbria moved towards becoming an ecumenical county. Previously, we have served in North Liverpool, Newcastle-under-Lyme and for a short time in Birmingham. Many of these posts have also involved working with other denominations, different faiths and with people from different cultures, backgrounds and traditions. That has involved a lot of fighting for civil rights for many different groups over many years. I have been actively involved in Fairtrade and I am passionate about environmental issues. Most of all, I like to be rooted in my local community and serve them through different mission fields and initiatives. I have been in ministry now for 18 years and I still love it!

I was, by profession, a lawyer and worked in the Civil Service, as a senior lawyer, for several years. Yet, even as I was getting comfortable in that job God called me to the ministry and I have not regretted it. Having a job that you love to do and which often makes a really positive impact on people’s lives is a great honour and I give thanks for that on a daily basis. Working outside the church and in our differing communities is increasingly important and in the past I have been a hospice, hospital and a prison chaplain. I have also been a Padre to a RAF base and to the Royal British Legion. Currently, I am Chaplain to Featherstone Rovers RFC, the Royal British Legion and to the Mayor of Featherstone.

Over this past year I have, in my work with this Circuit’s leadership, helped enable a vision for this Circuit, as well as developing a succession plan for Circuit staff and stewards. I continue to pray that jointly we can formulate and evolve a mission strategy, which will help others to know the gracious and loving God who has so dramatically impacted my life and the lives of many I have come into contact with. Over this past year I have been able to preach in all our Circuit churches and my wife and myself visit them for social events whenever possible.

Revd Kim Williams

Born and bred in Sheffield. Prior to the ministry I was a nurse working in palliative care.

I am married to Steve and we have 5 sons, 4 grandchildren and 2 dogs. I  have pastoral charge of Horbury, Trinity Netherton and West Wakefield.

My passions are chocolate, mugs (not cups) of coffee, shopping and God – not necessarily in that order, and, having spent the last 5 years in Cornwall I am an expert on the correct way to serve cream teas!

Lay Staff

Heather Turner - Circuit Administrator

I have been in post since October 2016 and my role is to assist the Superintendent Minister with the administration of our large circuit and this includes collecting information from circuit staff, local preachers, circuit officials and church officials to enable the timely production of e-news and the plan.

I was brought up in Horbury, near Wakefield and have always been connected to Horbury Methodist Church, where I am now the Safeguarding Liaison Officer. I am also the editor of the Horbury Churches Together newsletter.

After college I worked in childcare, firstly as a nanny in various locations, then as a deputy nursery manager and lastly as an OFSTED registered childminder, for 21 years.

I am married to Stuart and we have 3 children. Our eldest child, Alex, is a science teacher in London. Our second son Will, works in credit control for a company in Normanton. Our daughter Charlotte, is looking forward to going back to school in Year 8.

During days off and weekends we enjoy family time together, reading, crafts and card-making and growing vegetables to name just a few pastimes.  I also like to knit and do puzzles and jigsaws. Attending church coffee mornings is also a speciality of ours especially if there is a tombola stall!

Vicky Welsh - Children & Families Worker

Hi, my name is Vicky Welsh.

Newly appointed September 2015 to the role of Children and Families Worker (there are two of us) I am dedicated to ensuring that all ages are listened to, promoting learning from each other.

My last post was Community Support Facilitator. This included facilitating groups within the local communities, job carving, Inclusion (recognising that we are all of equal value) and safety for people who are vulnerable.

 St John’s Methodist is my home church. I’ve been there since January 2009 when I returned to the Methodist Church after spending some time attending Evangelical Church and some years not at church services. On return I learned what Grace is.

 My husband Nigel has two grown up daughters which means I have two young grandchildren.

My current interests are papier Mache animals-the larger the better, flash mobs- I’m going to need help with this one, and finding rainbows everywhere-eternal hope! I am an avid U.C.B. listener.

Matt Burland - Children & Families Worker

I began working for the circuit in September 2015 alongside Vicky as a Children and Families Worker.  Our role is to support what the churches are already doing in their work with children and families; help implement new initiatives in the churches; organise circuit wide events for children and their families; and provide training and support for those volunteering with children's work.

 I was brought up in the town of Otley in Wharefedale and have attended Otley Methodist Church pretty much all of my life (apart from when I was at university in Norwich for four years) where I have been a youth club leader, Sunday School teacher, church steward, and holiday club leader.  I am also a local preacher.  I live in Holt Park, north Leeds and before working for the circuit I worked for eight years in the world of education - first as a teaching assistant and then as a primary school teacher.

 In my spare time, I enjoy catching up with family and friends (particularly playing with my niece and nephew), watching sport (football, rugby league and cricket especially), growing my own fruit and vegetables, and baking cakes.

 Paula Ridley- Pastoral Worker

As pastoral worker within the Circuit I am, initially, working alongside Rev. Bishop in the churches of Crigglesone, Newmillerdam, Sandal and Walton.  I’m looking forward to getting to know church fellowships from different parts of the Circuit.

I am a member at Upton Methodist Church and Anchors Section Leader within 1st Ackworth Boys’ Brigade based at Ackworth Methodist Church.
For the past twenty three years I have worked with babies and pre-schoolers within music education.  I hope to bring some of the experiences and knowledge gained in this environment to my new role.

Circuit Stewards

Mr Michael Roberts - Finance

My responsibilities are to keep the accounts of the Circuit, receive all the income, pay all the bills, reimburse all expenses, ensure that payroll records for our lay employees are maintained and liaise with local authorities over the payment of council tax and water rates on the manses. At each year end I prepare and present financial statements for the approval of the Circuit Assembly.

I prepare the annual budget, calculate the assessment on each church and ensure adequate funds are available to meet all regular commitments of the Circuit. I also receive and forward all church donations made to outside organisations.

I am a former Senior Circuit Steward of the Circuit and a Circuit Steward of the former Wakefield Circuit

I attend Wrenthorpe Methodist Church where I am a Steward, Church Treasurer, and Editor of the church magazine. I am a former member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

I have 5 grandchildren who keep me busy. I enjoy reading, travel and watching (armchair) most sports, especially cricket and rugby league.

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Mr Peter Finneran - Circuit Assembly Secretary
(Senior Circuit Steward)

I am the Circuit Assembly Secretary responsible, with the Circuit Superintendent, for preparation of the Circuit Assembly and Circuit Executive and presentation of the minutes.

I am married to Betty, we have a son and a grand-daughter.

Prior to moving to Yorkshire in 2006 we lived in the Scottish Highlands.

I previously served as a Circuit Steward in the Inverness and the Pontefract & Normanton Circuits. Betty and I are members at Upton, and I am a Local Preacher.

Originating from Birmingham I support Aston Villa and Warwickshire County Cricket Club. In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking and going to the theatre.

Mrs Deborah Storey - Children and Young people

I am the Circuit Steward with responsibility for Children and Young People. I am a member and steward at Upton Methodist Church.

My professional background is in primary teaching and I have many years experience working with children and families within the church as well as in Guiding.

I work closely with Matt and Vicky, our circuit Children & Families Workers.

Mrs Val Brook - CHurch Life and mission

I am the Circuit Steward with responsibility for Church Life/Learning and Development within the churches.

Mrs Judith Kershaw - Human resources -lay appointments

I am the circuit steward with responsibility for Lay Employees, including our Administrator, Children & Family Workers and any other staff employed within the circuit, including cleaners and caretakers.

I grew up in Ferrybridge and attended Central Methodist Church in Pontefract, where I was Christened at the first Baptism service held there after it opened in 1952. (I leave you to do the Maths!) My Mum still blames my late arrival for her missing the opening celebrations!

Apart from 3 years at College in Lancaster, I have always lived and worked in the Wakefield area. Before retiring in the summer of 2015, I spent 41 years as a Primary School Teacher. When I first moved to Wakefield I went to Eastmoor Chapel, which is sadly now a used car lot as the congregation have moved to new premises at Trinity, just around the corner. In 1976 I bought a house in Sandal and joined the congregation at Sandal Methodist Church. There I have been JMA secretary as well as still being a member of the Choir and, prior to becoming a Circuit Steward, I served a 6-year term as Church Steward.

David and I were married at Sandal in 1980 and still live in the area. He is a keen photographer and we enjoy getting out and about looking for photo opportunities – often in more rugged areas such as Spurn Point or Ravenscar Beach. With my Mum, we also like to explore garden centres – preferably those with a good coffee shop!

Mr Ian Pattison - property

 I am the circuit steward responsible for Property. Since June 2012, when we moved to Ossett, my wife Christine and I worship at The King's Way Church where we are both Worship Stewards. Prior to our move I worshipped at Woodside Methodist Church, Horsforth which is now part of the Leeds South and West Circuit where I held various positions at Church and Circuit level.

I am a member of the District Candidates Committee and the District Manses Committee. I have also been a member of the District Consent Panel and secretary of the former District Lay Employment Committee.

I am a retired solicitor and have 2 sons and 3 grandchildren.

Mr David Lane - safeguarding & GDPR

I am the circuit steward responsible for Mission, Evangelism & Outreach.I was brought up in a Methodist family, both my parents having been missionary doctors in China. I have been a member of the Church for about sixty years, and was a local preacher in the 1960s and 1970s. I now attend Sandal, where I have lived for over thirty years. My career was mainly in child care and social services, but I retired last year. I was elected in September 2018 and look forward to getting to know the Circuit.

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February 2018

Stocks blow off some froth

After the recent correction global equity markets look set to extend their late cycle rally.

Last week’s sharp drop in global stock markets may have been exactly what equity bulls needed. The correction, triggered by fears of a pick-up in the pace of inflation and amplified by technical factors such as the unwinding of short volatility bets, has taken the froth out of some of the most expensive markets, notably the US. This should allow equities to extend their late cycle rally by several months.

In the weeks before the market stumbled, our valuation and sentiment signals – two of the four factors we monitor alongside business cycle and liquidity gauges – were flashing red, which had made us cautious. For instance, the US equity market’s valuation, measured by 12-month forward price to earnings ratio (P/E), had reached 18.8, the highest since the early 2000s.1

Fast forward one week, these signals have reversed. US equities’ P/E is now a more reasonable 16.5, the same level of November 2016. The valuation of the MSCI All-Country Index has also dropped sharply (see chart). Investor sentiment readings have improved, too – indicating positions are far less bullish - after global equity funds saw outflows of USD30 billion for the week– a record.

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Source: Thomson Reuters Datastream, 08.02.2013 - 12.02.2018

This is not to say equities should pick up from where they left off at the end of January. The global economy remains strong, but growth momentum may have peaked. Robust domestic demand and buoyant labour markets, especially in developed markets, should push inflation higher this year. We expect US core inflation to overshoot the Federal Reserve’s 2 per cent target some time in 2018.2

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A Year in Film: A Decade Later, is the Top Still Spinning?

April 20th, 2020A Year in Film: A Decade Later, is the Top Still Spinning?

In 2010, the big screen was lit up with unforgettable moments, characters and franchises, some of which came to an end, and many others that were just getting started. It was the beginning of the end of Harry Potter’s epic journey, the midway point for Bella and the Twilight gang, and the theatrical finish for Shrek. Iron Man took the leap from stand-alone hit to franchise mega-star and made an important friend in the process. And, audiences around the globe were introduced to characters like Gru and Toothless the Night Fury. We learned about dreams within a dream, about the tragic beauty and grace of ballet, and that a million dollars isn’t cool. A billion dollars is cool.

The characters and connections from that moment in time continue to resonate with audiences worldwide today, and we’ll get a reminder of one such connection later this summer. A decade after Christopher Nolan planted the idea of a dream within a dream and challenged us to debate whether the top was still spinning, he returns this July to delight us once again with another original story: TENET.

Did the top wobble over? Did it keep spinning? What was reality? Everyone had a theory and years later, director Christopher Nolan is still getting questions about the movie’s ending. Nolan’s response is consistent: the storytelling is in the question, not the answer. With the debate still going a decade later, Nolan’s own attempt at inception, that an idea can take hold of the brain and become impossible to eradicate, was proven successful.

Christopher Nolan brings his masterful original storytelling back to the big screen in 2020 as writer and director of TENET, which debuts 7/17.

Iron Man 2

Ten years ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was still taking shape. As the MCU was adapting to its new place among the franchise heavyweights, so too was Tony Stark struggling with his transition from genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist to worldwide superhero. Aiding Iron Man was a mysterious, highly capable assistant by the name of Natasha Romanoff. After her introduction in IRON MAN 2, Black Widow spent the next decade proving herself as an Avenger, while audiences only got hints about her past.

Later this year, moviegoers will learn more about Romanoff’s journey from KGB operative and assassin to superhero in her namesake movie BLACK WIDOW, debuting in November.

The Social Network

Audiences were captivated by Aaron Sorkin’s story about the creation and founding of one of the most influential communication platforms in human history. Everyone wanted to know what was true, what was embellished, and how spot on was Jessie Eisenberg’s portrayal of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg? Sorkin’s fast-paced, witty dialogue and David Fincher’s direction helped influence the audience’s feelings about the characters they saw on screen, and their real-life counterparts. You can re-watch this classic on AMC Theatres On Demand, and then feel free to post your thoughts about it on The Facebook. Wait, just Facebook. It’s cleaner.

Sorkin is back this fall, as a writer and a director, as he leads a star-studded cast in THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7.

Toy Story 3

The story of Woody & Buzz, which began in 1995 as Pixar’s first feature film, appeared to reach its conclusion in 2010. The two toys, and their fellow toy companions, were no longer needed by their longtime owner, Andy, who was headed to college. After the group of toys were kept together and passed on to another child, Bonnie, it appeared the franchise had reached its conclusion. But just like an old toy that’s found in storage and dusted off, Buzz, Woody and the gang found new life in 2019 with an exceptional story that reminds us we never get too old to find enjoyment with our favorite toys.

All of the Toy Story movies, including last year’s TOY STORY 4 can be found on AMC Theatres On Demand, and Pixar returns later this year with its newest feature film, SOUL.

Black Swan

Is the pursuit of perfection only a journey, without a true destination? Natalie Portman’s Nina strives to be perfect as she attempts to secure the starring role in Swan Lake. As the pressure builds on Nina to deliver a flawless performance, passion turns into obsession, and her own pursuit of perfection drives her beyond the edge of sanity.

Six years after Portman won her first Oscar for Best Actress for her role in BLACK SWAN, she earned another Best Actress nomination for her performance as Jackie Kennedy in 2016’s JACKIE. She has also played a prominent role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Jane Foster in THOR and THOR: THE DARK WORLD. Portman returns to the MCU on the big screen in 2022’s THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER.

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It wasn’t a surprise that the 2011 Oscars saw a single film take home three of the biggest prizes of the night: Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. But the movie that won those awards was a surprise. THE KING’S SPEECH upset front-runner THE SOCIAL NETWORK for Best Picture, took home Best Actor (Colin Firth); Best Director (Tom Hooper), and added best Original Screenplay. THE SOCIAL NETWORK missed out on the biggest prize, but would take home statues for Best Adapted Screenplay, Film Editing and Original Score.

Natalie Portman won her first Oscar for Best Actress for her brilliant and haunting portrayal of a ballet dancer seeking her dark side and losing her grip on reality in BLACK SWAN. Portman won in a star-studded Best Actress category that included four-time nominee Michelle Williams (BLUE VALENTINE), four-time nominee Annette Bening (THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT); Oscar winner Nicole Kidman (RABBIT HOLE) and future Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence in her breakout role (WINTER’S BONE).

Other movies nominated for Best Picture included TOY STORY 3, which took home the prizes for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, and THE FIGHTER, which won awards for Best Supporting Actress (Melissa Leo) and Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale). TRUE GRIT, 127 HOURS, WINTER’S BONE and THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT rounded out the nominees for Best Picture.

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Centre Street between 2nd & Front Streets Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
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Date: June 07, 2019

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: Downtown Fernandina Beach

Address: Centre Street between 2nd & Front Streets Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034

Age Range: All Ages

Cost: Free

Sounds on Centre is a free outdoor concert held on First Fridays from April through October, including a special Thursday event May 2nd – 7:30 pm following the Shrimp Festival Parade. Get ready to dance in the streets to classic rock, blues, oldies, and more at the intersections of Second Street and Centre Street in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach Florida.

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April 5 - Str8-Up
May 2 - Decades Band (Starts at 7:30pm after Shrimp Fest Parade)
June 7 - Mojo Roux
July 5 - Island Vibe
August 2 - Honey Badgers
September 6 - The Bluff 5 Band
October 4 - Surprise Guest Music Group

Sounds on Centre is created and produced by The Historic Fernandina Business Association (HFBA). During the concert, T-shirts will be available for purchase and raffle drawings will be held with proceeds going to marketing of the downtown businesses. HFBA also donates funds to local community service groups such as the Pirates Club, Police Auxiliary, and College Scholarships.
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