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Mint
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Brad Pitt's ‘F1': What this racing film teaches us about money and mindset
Joseph 'Top Gun: Maverick' Kosinski and cinematographer Claudio Miranda give the audience a chance to be in the F1 car and experience races on the big IMAX screen. Follow the maverick of the F1 track Sonny Heyes schooling the rookie driver Josh Pearce race after race into a full scale Bollywood finish. And yes, there's a 'yeh dosti' trope, a girl, a bet and a villain who needs to be beaten. Not to forget a ride off into a Baja sunset. Rainy Friday morning outside and a luminous Brad Pitt inside! What more do you need? Brad Pitt plays Sonny Heyes - almost famous F1 star of yesteryear, now driving the Daytona 500 at night (when the stands are empty of any fans), living in a van. His friend Ruben Cervantes - played by the one and only Javier Bardem - shows up and asks Sonny to be his Hail Mary pass. The APXGp team is in trouble and needs a driver. Will Joshua Pearce, the talented but a rookie driver accept Heyes? When will two hotheads learn to be a team? Will an unknown team who has barely qualified actually win? And what money lessons can we learn from a Brad Pitt starrer F1 movie? Brad Pitt mulls about the offer his old teammate and now an owner of an F1 team has made. He asks the waitress at the diner what she would do. She asks him: Is it the money? Brad Pitt smiles and we know the answer: It is never about the money. He just does not know anything else but driving cars. Fast. He has nightmares about the accident he had years ago, but cannot stay away from the race track. Serial entrepreneurs are like Sonny Heyes, no matter how many times they've failed on the track, they always come back. There are successes like Richard Branson and Oprah Winfrey but there are so many unsung others who cannot stop trying. One huge money lesson you learn from Sonny Heyes is frugality. Sonny lives in a van, and though he gambles his dedication to driving is impeccable. He's at the track before anyone else, he's up at night studying the race track, figuring out moves and even though a modern gym is available to test his instincts as a race driver, he chooses to run in the open, never forgetting that it is the winning the race the whole thing is about. If you are like him, investing in new ventures, ensure that you understand every nuance of your business model. Frugality is the key, and keeping a track of finances, making sure your new venture is not overspending will help you reach your financial goals. At first, the rookie driver Joshua Pearce is full of it - constantly checking his phone to see how good his social media score is, how well he's liked. He's what Sonny Heyes used to be: the promising star of the race track. But Sonny shows up and we see a clash of two strong personalities. One who knows that social media is only 'noise' and the other who thinks 'elderly' drivers need to take a back seat instead of advising him how to drive and when to push the car… They win only when they work as a team. Sounds very Bollywoodish, but there it is. A film that will teach you that you still have tears of joy left inside of you. When you work as a team with your personal finance manager, listen to his advice about when to invest in what stocks, and inform him about when you'd like to take risks and when you want to coast the waves of the markets, then and only then will you make money enough to come away the winner. Study the racetracks of the money market as Sonny does. After all, you have only yourself to blame. Unless of course your family depends on the money you are investing, then you learn to work with a team of advisors. Some who will help you through your mistakes (you should not have invested in your best friend's restaurant because he did not know basics like waking up early in the morning to take that trip to the wholesale market), others who will stop you from spending all the winnings at a nightclub (it was so much fun to watch DJ Tiesto for a couple of seconds in the movie!)... And yes, another unpredictable chicane in the movie: not a money lesson, but a life lesson. Watch out for people who pretend to be friends and stab you in the back. Don't let them know that you're planning to redesign your financial strategy (just like Kate redesigns the car in the film to make it combat ready) or else they will hurt you. Sure the ending is pure Bollywood, a much well deserved catharsis, but as an audience you come away with a huge dollop of hope. I wish I could have been a fly on the wall during editing! I would have saved all the Verstappen and Hamilton clips, and Norris's parts too! Plus the unused footage from the micro cameras inside the F1 cars! The roar of the engines is still in my ears and I am hoping to someday make it to the Baja race! Manisha Lakhe is a poet, film critic, traveller, founder of Caferati — an online writer's forum, hosts Mumbai's oldest open mic, and teaches advertising, films and communication. She can be reached on Twitter at @manishalakhe.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Hail to our winner
Hail, a two-year-old, red-nosed pitbull from Shallcross, Chatsworth, graduated top of the class this month. Plus she is the birthday girl today. Meet our June winner and finalists in the Independent on Saturday's May Pet of the Month competition. This month, it's Hail, a two-year-old, red-nosed pitbull from Shallcross who wears the crown. Hail's mum says she is the sweetest and most affectionate pup you will ever meet. "We are blessed to have her as part of our family. If you meet her, she will break every stereotype you have of the breed and make you understand how much these beautiful dogs have to offer. They are loving, loyal, intelligent and protective." Plus its Hails birthday today, so it is fitting to wish our prize winner an awesome birthday. Hail wins an exciting new prize open to all pet winners this year – an exclusive photoshoot from pet photographer Tilanie Grote worth R1 500.
Otago Daily Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
DCC accused of stymieing development
The council is again being accused of stymieing development with excessive red tape adding $15,000 to $30,000 to the cost of new homes in Dunedin. TGC Homes director George Hercus said he was frustrated with new soil testing requirements that added more than $300,000 to recent townhouse developments. In Tainui, where a pre-1945 weatherboard home was demolished to make way for the new build, lead was detected in the soil, 520mg/kg, likely due to the presence of lead paint once used on the house. As a result, the company racked up about $12,000 in environmental consultants' fees, $10,000 in extra consent processing fees and nearly $70,000 to dispose of the "supposed contaminated soil" at the Burnside landfill, Mr Hercus said. The Dunedin City Council said its new approach to mitigating the potentially toxic effects of lead paint once used on old houses would not have a "significant impact" on homeowners or development in Dunedin. But Mr Hercus said the claim was "empirically incorrect". "The DCC have their head in the sand if they think this policy won't have a significant impact on homeowners or development in Dunedin," he said. "It is yet another example of the clear lack of commercial acumen within our territorial authority." The council's "misinterpretation" of national standards and its resulting policy was adding $15,000 to $30,000 on to the build cost of every new home in Dunedin that required resource consent. And the council was adding that same cost to any homeowner who wanted to subdivide their property or make an earthworks application for significant landscaping to their property, he said. Cr Andrew Whiley this week questioned staff about the issue at the council's customer and regulatory committee meeting, but said he struggled to understand why the council's interpretation of the rules required sites to be remediated when soil lead levels were 210mg/kg. "I would really like the council staff to provide me and my colleagues and the wider community of comparisons with other councils around the country," Cr Whiley said. "I've not seen a comparison with any other council around the country of how they're implementing [the national standards] and what they're doing." Cr Whiley said he "couldn't get the answer" he was looking for at the committee and remained "not 100%" on the issue. Council acting customer and regulatory general manager Paul Henderson said the only rules at play were the ones in regulations that were applied nationally and came from legislation. "The 210mg/kg is set by regulation and applies to all residential sites across New Zealand." In the case of lead paint, councils across New Zealand received updated guidance from the Ministry for the Environment, as well as the findings of an independent review by Stantec, which said homes and other structures built before 1945 could be potential or unverified Hail (Hazardous Activities and Industries List) sites, due to the use of lead-based paint. When applying the regulations for pre-1945 wood or roughcast buildings, the focus was on the soil in a 2m "halo" around the building, and to a depth of 300mm, he said. It was important to note the regulation applied to the part of the site that contained the contaminant, which was not necessarily an entire site. "It is not necessary to 'remediate an entire' site/property, except where contamination has occurred across the entire property. "Only a small number of pre-1945 painted wooden or roughcast houses are demolished each year in Dunedin, and we continue to assess the impact in our city as being minor," he said. Mr Hercus said the "reality is that for any new development the entire site needs to be remediated". In addition, all buildings at some stage needed to be demolished and replaced, which would trigger the need to remediate the entire site, he said. A Ministry for the Environment spokeswoman said the ministry set the soil contaminant standards for lead through the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011 for a range of land-use scenarios. "The ministry provides nationally consistent standards, and local conditions may influence how councils apply the rules."
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
19 Gel Nail Ideas for June That Put Us In a Summer State of Mind
Gel nails are a summer staple for any beauty lover. With more time spent swimming, gardening, going on vacation, and simply enjoying the outdoors, having a durable and long-lasting manicure is essential this time of year, and that's exactly what you'll get with gel nails (we're talking manis that last 10 to 14 days). Now that June is finally here, it's time to start thinking about the fun summer gel manis we all want to try. From colorful French tips to seaside- and floral-inspired designs, we can officially break out the bright colors and elaborate seasonal nail art. Ahead, our 19 favorite gel nail ideas for June that are perfect for summery days ahead. There's nothing like golden hour in the summer months. Bring a touch of gold to your nails with this multi-finish mani. Get a color-blocking effect with this bright and sunny nail art design. We're envisioning sitting by the pool with a cold drink in hand, showing off this stunning mani. Come June, flowers are on full display. It seems only right to have a manicure to match. Wear your favorite flower on each nail for a totally custom mani. Who said brown nail polishes are only for autumn? This Western-inspired design with French tips is perfect for outdoorsy summer nights, whether you're at the rodeo or just looking for a mani that matches everything. Neons and summer go hand-in-hand. Take a slightly different approach by incorporating all your favorite neon colors across your nails for a rainbow-like effect. Turquoise, pink, and flowers—can it get more summery than that? This June, try an out-of-the-box seaside-inspired mani like this one. We're dreaming of taking these nails on a Caribbean vacation. Citrus fruits, sunsets, marigolds, and more—all summery orange things we love. Add this dewdrop mani to the list. Aura nails will forever be one of our favorite simple yet show-stopping nail art ideas. Choose two of your favorite nail polish shades for June, and create the look by painting one color for the base and airbrushing the other color on top. Sipping strawberry lemonade this month? Get the nails to match. This beautiful ombré gradient flows seamlessly from pink to yellow. Use builder gel and rhinestones to create this mix-and-match floral manicure. The nails' long, stiletto shape makes this blooming set look extra eye-catching. Tomato girl summer, coquette bows, and strawberries pretty much sum up peak girlhood lately. Give your manicure a feminine touch by adding these girly additions to each nail. Dress up what is an otherwise simple nude manicure with silver foil detailing. Experiment with your favorite summer shades to create a seasonally inspired, customized manicure that's just for you. With trends like aura nails and French tips all the rage, incorporate your go-to nail art for this unique manicure. A baby blue French manicure with florals is perfect for June, right when we're transitioning from spring to summer. Add rhinestones to zhuzh things up. No one was ever the same after Hailey Bieber first debuted her glazed donut nails. They take on a different life with this emerald green base. Paint your nails with your dark green gel polish, and after curing, wipe chrome powder on top of each nail to get the effect. Set your fingertips ablaze with red flames. The fiery red designs contrast with the pink and blue base, adding a touch of flair (ahem, flare) to the manicure. Cat-eye nail designs have become popular in every shade and design, including these muted colors. Apply a cat-eye magnetic gel polish, then create the swirls by hovering a magnet above the nails in a circular motion. There's something alien-esque about these pink nails with silver chrome detailing. If you're not a pink person, use any other color for your base (just make sure the silver will still pop!). Jelly nails for summer? Yes please. Paint them a Barbie pink color for ultimate summer vibes. Read the original article on Byrdie
Zawya
03-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Swissport boosts Saudi operations with groundbreaking 13-airport deal
Saudi Arabia - Swissport, the world's leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, yesterday (June 1) launched co-ordinated ground handling operations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, welcoming inaugural flights from Air Arabia with celebration events at each location. The new stations - Hail, Al Jouf, Tabuk, Yanbu, Taif, Abha, and Jizan - join Swissport's existing network of six airports: Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, Dammam, Al-Qassim, and Al Ula, said Swissport in a statement. This milestone also marks the beginning of a new collaboration with Air Arabia, one of the region's leading low-cost carriers. The execution of such a marvellous expansion plan in such a short span of time is attributed to the successful conclusion and signing of the ground handling agreement with Air Arabia that operates to all these airports, it stated. Dirk Goovaerts, the CEO of Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa & India, and Global Cargo Chair at Swissport, said this launch marks a critical step in Swissport Saudi Arabia's growth strategy, aligning with the kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030. "Expanding our ground operations to 13 airports reflects both our long-term commitment to the Kingdom and our readiness to deliver operational excellence at scale," he stated. "Our investments in innovation, sustainability, and talent are clear signals of our continued focus on safety, reliability, and world-class service. Together with our trusted partners, we are proud to be shaping the future of aviation in the region," he added. After having received the license from the authorities on 24 April 2025 for the opening of these airports, it was a great deal of challenge to be ready for the delivery of quality services to the client on June 1. It included successfully completing the training process of 400+ staff in addition to transporting the fleet of heavy GSE to remotely scattered apart airports. "In less than merely 40 days of time span, the target was effectively achieved. The entire team at Swissport KSA worked tirelessly and meticulously under the professional and devoted leadership of its CEO Hamad Alhemede together with the effective support of Swissport global and ensured all the seven newly added locations were fully equipped and operationally ready ahead of schedule," stated Goovaerts. This included setting up infrastructure, recruitment and training of local staff, and the deployment of Swissport's proven global processes and standards, he said. Marking one of its largest coordinated go-lives in recent years, Swissport has expanded operations to 13 airports across Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its strategic growth in the Middle East and strengthening its alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, he added. Swissport said its on-time performance in the kingdom consistently exceeds 99% - the highest in the country and among the best across its global network. This outstanding performance reflects Swissport's operational discipline and its commitment to delivering punctual, high-quality service for airline partners. The dedication, hard work and the passion are the driving force behind the management of SP KSA and its team in achieving such an exciting result in OTP, it stated. Alhemede said this was a proud moment for Swissport teams across the kingdom. "Our expansion to 13 airports was made possible thanks to the dedication of our local talent and the strength of our Swissport training programs," he stated. "Our operations are locally led and supported by global experts and international best practices. Together, we are building a future-ready operation that reflects the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and service," he added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
