MIL-OSI Video: On This Day: The Wright Stuff!
Source: US Army (video statements)[embedded content]About the U.S. Army:The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5LConnect with the U.S. Army online:Web: https://www.army.milFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USarmy/X: https://www.twitter.com/USArmyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-army#USArmy #Soldiers #Military #Shorts #WrightMilitaryFlyerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzbHPJxxycwMIL OSI Video –
Source:Stuff
August 03, 2024 04:08 UTC
Open mike 03/08/2024
Right Turn: What social-liberal progressivism faces is a conservative populist surge composed of defenders of a status-quo that, if not gone, is, at least, widely perceived as going. is terrified of what it calls the “Far Right”. To hear progressive activists, academics and journalists tell the story, Aotearoa ...
Source:New Zealand Herald
August 03, 2024 00:17 UTC
The Coolest Looks Of The Week, From Cynthia Erivo To Emma Chamberlain
Is Emma Chamberlain going to the Olympics or the mall? Cynthia ErivoAt the Games and looking sharp was Cynthia Erivo, clad in head-to-toe Thom Browne. Emma Chamberlain attends the Paris Olympics. From technical hiking gear to retro-sportswear reignited by breakdancing’s category debut at the Paris Olympics, this year’s sportswear obsessions go beyond predictable activewear at brunch. Dan Ahwa explains the best way to approach the assortment of technical sportswear right now.
Source:New Zealand Herald
August 02, 2024 20:16 UTC
New Zealand woman jailed after her obese dog dies from overfeeding
Nuggi was then taken in by the New Zealand SPCA. It broke rescuers' hearts to watch the obese dog struggling. It was the worst case of an overweight dog they had ever encountered, Todd Westwood, the CEO of the country's SPCA, says. It's come to light that she fed Nuggi between eight and 10 pieces of chicken every day, as well as dog biscuits. "Being a responsible dog owner involves providing your dog with sufficient exercise and a good diet, and clearly that wasn't the case here," Westwood says.
Source:New Zealand Herald
August 02, 2024 18:05 UTC
MEDIAWATCH: NZME use of AI to write their editorials makes NZ Herald utterly compromised and pointless
The editorial about who the All Blacks should pick to play at centre ran first in the Weekend Herald on 20 July. Truncated sentences and repetition of key words appeared characteristic of generative AI applications like ChatGPT. Because NZ Herald is a pimp for the Real Estate Industry and draw most of their dwindling revenue from real estate now. That need to satsosy the Real Estate Pimps overshadows every other editorial instinct. News that the NZ Herald has walked away from the only thing they had left, an Editorial voice, and left it to fucking AI is an audacity beyond hilarity.
Source:New Zealand Herald
August 02, 2024 17:16 UTC
Jonah Lomu’s brother appears in court, charged with importing meth
John Makatoa Lomu, the former All Black star's younger brother, appeared at the Manukau District Court on Friday where his court ordered name suppression lapsed. The 46-year-old, together with Silila Vaivai, face charges of importing and possessing methamphetamine. Lomu declined to talk to Stuff as he left Court and hid his face with his black hoodie. In 2019, John Lomu told Niu FM that Jonah got him his first car when he was still in school. Jonah Lomu, aged 40, died from a heart attack in November 2015 following a long struggle with kidney failure.
Source:Stuff
August 02, 2024 13:27 UTC
Du Val Group put into interim receivership, police raid co-founders' home
An Auckland apartment developer has been put into interim receivership by the High Court. Du Val Capital Partners and other Du Val Group companies were put into interim receivership after an application by the Financial Markets Authority. Police were also seen entering Du Val co-founders Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke’s home in Remuera. NZ Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson joined Andre Dickens. LISTEN ABOVE
Source:New Zealand Herald
August 02, 2024 12:52 UTC
RBNZ explores new ways to monitor financial stability
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has said the preliminary findings of two studies into how financial stability might be monitored have delivered promising results. In the first study, analyst Trent Lockyer said the RBNZ had been looking into using news sentiments to measure early-stage financial stress in the country. Researchers used three different models – two dictionary-based and one based on machine learning – to analyse the sentiment, or emotional tone, of around 153,000 economic and
Source:Stuff
August 02, 2024 12:16 UTC
Daily review 02/08/2024
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, August 2nd, 2024 - 9 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
Source:Stuff
August 02, 2024 11:44 UTC
M Night Shyamalan’s Trap debuts with 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes; critics call it a disappointing ‘bait and switch’
M. Night Shyamalan, known for his supernatural plots and twist endings, has received ambiguous reactions for Trap, the newest addition to his extensive oeuvre. (Also read: Meet M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter Ishana, who is turning director with The Watchers)Josh Hartnett plays a serial killer in Trap. Trap, which ranked at 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, does not offer a lot in terms of storytelling but is a carefully constructed thriller. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}{{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}}Reviewer Mary Beth McAndrews writes, “Shyamalan opts for his typical allusions of shocking violence rather than showing it explicitly. A review from Dread Central marvels at Hartnett's talent saying, “Hartnett is in almost every frame of Trap and he devours the scenery.
Source:Stuff
August 02, 2024 09:38 UTC
Du Val Group entities placed into interim receivership
Several companies under the umbrella of property developer Du Val Group have been placed in interim receivership by the High Court. The interim receivership relates to Du Val Capital Partners Ltd, along with what the FMA describes as "a number of entities within the Du Val Group." Du Val Capital Partners is a 100% subsidiary of Du Val Group NZ Ltd.Du Val is a residential property developer that sources funds from investors that meet the "wholesale investor" guidelines. As well as placing the various Du Val entities into interim receivership, the High Court also approved the FMA's request for asset preservation orders, which the FMA said were to support what it described as an active investigation into Du Val Group. According to Companies Office records, John Kenyon Clarke is a director of Du Val Group NZ Ltd.Du Val Group NZ Ltd is jointly owned by Charlotte Marie Clarke and Karapiro Corporate Trustees Ltd, which is in turn jointly owned by Charlotte Marie Clarke and John Kenyon Clarke.
Source:New Zealand Herald
August 02, 2024 06:36 UTC
Open mike 02/08/2024
Right Turn: What social-liberal progressivism faces is a conservative populist surge composed of defenders of a status-quo that, if not gone, is, at least, widely perceived as going. is terrified of what it calls the “Far Right”. To hear progressive activists, academics and journalists tell the story, Aotearoa ...
Source:Stuff
August 02, 2024 03:16 UTC
Teenager dies after ice-skating accident
A WorkSafe spokesperson said it has opened an investigation into the incident and extended its sympathy to the victim’s whānau. "Students should be able to participate safely, and parents and whānau must have confidence their rangatahi will be kept safe. "Kymani was a vibrant and cherished ākonga who touched the lives of many with her kindness, aroha and beautiful spirit." The centre will be closed "for all public public skating" on Thursday and Friday, its Facebook page stated. "Our traumatic incident team is available to support the school for as long as needed.
Source:Otago Daily Times
August 01, 2024 12:24 UTC
ODT holding auditions for pre-professional and apprentice companies
Owensboro Dance Theatre is hosting auditions next week for its pre-professional company and apprentice company for the 2024-2025 season. ODT boasts both a pre-professional company and an apprentice company, with dancers committing to 10 hours of training each week, in addition to rehearsals for major productions. We believe in providing our dancers with the best opportunities to grow and shine,” said Managing Artistic Director Joy Johnson. “What sets Owensboro Dance Theatre apart is its unwavering commitment to professional excellence. By integrating professional guest artists into performances and engaging top-tier lighting, sound, and technical directors, ODT provides its dancers with unparalleled exposure to the professional dance world,” she said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
August 01, 2024 11:27 UTC
Luxon is accused of spreading “disinformation”
The curious case of Health NZ versus the National Party continues as a former Board member accuses the government of spreading intentional “disinformation.”Let’s do a quick recap of how we got here –On 16 July, there was a sudden and unexpected departure of two more Health NZ Board members. On the 19 July , only 2 of 7 Board members remained. Labour’s Verrall said the “near clear-out” was linked to the level of funding provided by the Government being insufficient to address the health system. Health NZ was able to successfully reduce nursing shortages from double digits to about 6%. Yesterday, a Health NZ ex-Board member accused the Prime Minister of spreading “disinformation”.
Source:Stuff
August 01, 2024 10:49 UTC