Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines this month unveiled refreshed international Suites menus on flights to Asia, Europe and Oceania, featuring regionally inspired dishes that immerse guests in the flavors of their destination before arrival. As part of the updated Suites dining experience, the airlines are building on their collaborations with award-winning chefs Brady Ishiwata Williams…
Meet the Purina Chief Snuggle Officers
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The Purina C-Suite just got a lot cuter. Purina Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow today named their newest “Chief Snuggle Officers”: Bowie, a Dalmatian puppy from Watsonville, California, and Cashew, a Domestic Shorthair kitten from Wyoming, New York who were the winners of the Chief Snuggle Officer contest. From thousands of applications, Bowie and Cashew…
World’s Weirdest Dog Competition
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Embark Veterinary, Inc., the global leader in dog health & genetics, is searching for the world’s weirdest dog. With 3+ million dogs tested, Embark knows no two dogs are alike and that DNA can shape mannerisms that leave owners scratching their heads. Following the recent launch of Embark’s new Behavior Insights & Training feature, which…
Hello Kitty®and Friends Headed Back to Vegas
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This November, 18 of the best female drivers in the world are returning to Las Vegas for the grand finale of F1 ACADEMY — and once again, Hello Kitty®and Friends will be there to celebrate with them! Global lifestyle brand Sanrio® invites fans to come and join their beloved characters for a weekend of fun,…
Greenpeace activists occupy Woodside’s Scarborough gas project
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Early this morning at 05:45 AWST, Greenpeace Australia Pacific activists launched from the Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace’s flagship vessel, scaling and attaching themselves to a Floating Production Unit (FPU), a key piece of gas processing infrastructure at the Scarborough gas field over 200km off the coast of Exmouth. Woodside has since confirmed it has initiated a…
La Bola Negra
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Directors Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo Starring Guitarricadelafuente, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Javier Butler Rated MA Score 5/6 Spanning 1932, 1937, and 2017, three men confront the ghosts of a Spain torn between desire and repression. Carlos fights for acceptance, Sebastián falls in love across the battle lines of the Civil War, and Alberto unearths a family secret…
Loud Shirt Day
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A new national survey of more than 3,000 Australians, including 1,002 in NSW and the ACT, finds that when asked to pick their favourite Australian sound, 45% in the region choose a kookaburra laughing. Of the sounds tested, waves crashing at the beach is the most loved in NSW and the ACT (90% like or…
When the rubber hits the road: inquiry into the Australian tyre industry
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The House Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science has today tabled its report, When the rubber hits the road: inquiry into the Australian tyre industry, recommending steps to build a stronger circular economy for tyres. The Committee’s report finds that while tyres are essential to Australia’s economy and transport networks, significant challenges remain in…
CityCat ferry workers reject Brisbane Lord Mayor’s proposal for licensed bars aboard ferries
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Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and Australian Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) members working on Brisbane CityCat ferries have rejected a proposal to introduce licensed bars aboard vessels, put forward by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. MUA Queensland Branch Secretary Aaron Johnston says the ferry services exist to move passengers safely between stops, not to provide alcohol…
Powderfinger Fans Can Meet Jon Coghill on the Sunshine Coast at 13 Year Old’s Book Launch
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At just 13 years old, Sunshine Coast author Lincoln Rawlins is preparing to launch his third children’s book, Sprout’s Dream, at Rush Adventureland on October 17 from 5 pm. The latest instalment in his popular Sprout series has attracted the endorsement of Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill, who will attend the launch as a special guest…