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Working with Panacea

Panacea‘s Mythological Importance Panacea is the daughter of Asclepius and Epione. She is one of their four sisters each performing a facet of Apollo, Asclepius’s father’s art. They are also called the Asclepiads. She first appeared in the weekly chart for Jackson Mississippi. Our header image is Dr. Marcus Welby (played by Robert Young and shown with his assistant James Brolin) and his steady…

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NOIR CITY Returns to Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre Today!

Full schedule, tickets and Passports (All-Access Passes) available at NoirCity.com. Eddie Muller in person!

Saturday Matinée • January 20

DOUBLE FEATURE

UNION STATION

1:30 PM

Cops William Holden and Barry Fitzgerald race to foil a kidnapping plot in Chicago's Union Station. The film packs a double-feature's worth of thrills into its brief running time, including some brutality decades ahead of its time. Ace crime scenarist Sydney Boehm keeps the plot humming like a runaway train and director (and renowned cinematographer) Rudolph Maté makes the ride more vivid through use of actual locations. Costarring Nancy (Sunset Blvd.) Olson and a terrifying Lyle Bettger.

UNITED STATES (1950) Dir. Rudolph Maté. 80 min.

CAIRO STATION/ BAB EL HADID

3:30 PM

A newspaper hawker (played by the director himself) at the eponymous train depot develops a frightening obsession with a sexy lemonade vendor. That's the premise for a suspenseful drama which cunningly uses the bustling station to depict clashing strata of Egyptian society. Chahine's combination of gritty authenticity and psychosexual Expressionism created a landmark of Egyptian cinema—despite public boycotts over its unflinching perversity and politics. Costar Hind Rustum was nicknamed "The Arab Marilyn Monroe." In Arabic with English subtitles

EGYPT (1958) Dir. Youssef Chahine. 77 min.

TICKETS FOR SATURDAY MATINÉE DOUBLE FEATURE

Saturday Evening • January 20

DOUBLE FEATURE

ODD MAN OUT

7:00 PM

This intense manhunt thriller won the inaugural "Best Film" prize from the British Academy of Film Awards, and it remains one of the most highly regarded movies ever made in the United Kingdom. James Mason plays fugitive Irish Nationalist Johnny McQueen, roped into a heist that goes fatally wrong. Can Johnny navigate his way safely through a nocturnal nightmare of danger and deceit? Robert Krasker's cinematography is as good as his legendary work with Reed on The Third Man. An all-time classic!

UNITED KINGDON (1947) Dir. Carol Reed. 116 min.

VICTIMS OF SIN / VICTIMAS DEL PECADO

9:30 PM

NEW 4K RESTORATION  A film that virtually leaps off the screen. The music, the characters, the confrontations, the emotions—all boil over the top in this uniquely Mexican version of noir dubbed rumberas. Sexy Ninón Sevilla dances up a storm in a club featuring some of Latin America's top performers—Pérez Prado, Rita Montaner and Pedro Vargas—all while dodging a vicious pimp, defying her boss, and rescuing an abandoned baby from the trash. As André Breton is reputed to have said, "In Europe we talk about surrealism, in Mexico they live it every day." In Spanish with English subtitles

MEXICO (1951) Dir. Emilio Fernández. 90 min.

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Gloria Grahame and Glenn Ford in The Big Heat (Fritz Lang, 1953) Cast: Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Jocelyn Brando, Alexander Scourby, Lee Marvin, Jeanette Nolan, Adam Williams, Peter Whitney, Willis Bouchey, Howard Wendell, Chris Alcaide, Dorothy Green, Dan Seymour, Edith Evanson. Screenplay: Sydney Boehm, based on a novel by William P. McGivern. Cinematography: Charles Lang. Art direction: Robert Peterson. Film editing: Charles Nelson. Music: Henry Vars.  So many of the roles in Glenn Ford's career established him as a figure of middle-American blandness that it comes as a surprise to see the cold-eyed intensity of which he was capable in the role of the vengeful Dave Bannion in The Big Heat. He's still the good guy, fighting crime bosses and corrupt cops, but with the film noir twist that he's willing to resort to some pretty bad means to achieve his ends. He's also a solid foil for Gloria Grahame at her sultriest and a tough foe for Lee Marvin at his thuggiest. We get a glimpse of the more familiar Ford in the scenes with Bannion and his wife and daughter that verge a bit on stickiness, though the more to emphasize Bannion's quest for vengeance after his wife is killed and his daughter threatened by Alexander Scourby's suave mobster, Mike Lagana. (Is it just my prurient imagination, or does the scene in which Lagana is wakened for a phone call by George (Chris Alcaide), his bodyguard, wearing a bathrobe, suggest that George may be doing more to Lagana's body than just guarding it?) The Big Heat is a classic, one of the highlights of Fritz Lang's American career, and it still has the power not only to startle and shock but also to amuse, thanks to a solid screenplay -- Grahame in particular is given some delicious lines to speak, including Debby's classic riposte to Bertha Duncan (Jeanette Nolan), "We're sisters under the mink."

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Muskoka Farm Pre-Training

The thoroughbred breeding industry is a significant contributor to Australia’s regional economy, with stallion fees and sales profits making up the major contributions. It also supports thousands of jobs in related industries.

A horse’s musculoskeletal and physiological responses to conditioning are critical for its performance in the race. These responses include growth of muscles and bones, increased red blood cell count and heart mass, and a healthy metabolism. To know more about Pre Training, visit the Muskoka Farm website or call (02)45663106.

Horse breaking is an essential part of a horse’s training, and it can prevent behavioural problems later in life. It involves a series of techniques, including placing the horse in uncomfortable situations. It also involves introducing the horse to track work and other stimuli. The process of breaking a horse takes time and patience. It should be done correctly to avoid injuries and damage to the horse’s body.

The horse breaker must also understand the horse’s body language and how to control it. It is important to know when a horse has had enough of a session and should be allowed to walk away from it. This will help the horse avoid kicking and biting and will encourage a positive relationship with the trainer. Stroking and rubbing a horse often is a good way to build trust and encourage communication. However, negative reinforcement should never be used, as it can cause injury and pain. If it is used incorrectly, it can be considered cruel and abusive.

Horses are conditioned for pre-training in several ways. These include physical changes such as skeletal growth and the development of more red blood cells, as well as physiological responses such as heart mass and rate of contractions. These are all critical for a horse’s overall health and performance. Pre-training is also a great way to “prime” the learner, making it more likely that they will retain information.

The thoroughbred breeding industry is a major contributor to Australia’s regional economy, with stallion fees and sales profits contributing significant amounts. In addition, thousands of jobs are supported through related industries, such as transport, fencing and fodder production.

One of the best examples of this is a world class spelling and pre-training operation called Muskoka Farm in NSW. It is a state-of-the-art facility that is widely considered to be the best in Australia. The farm is owned by highly successful Hong Kong-based Australian businessman David Boehm. It boasts an impressive collection of facilities, including a high-tech treadmill and private pontoon.

The town of Muskoka is a popular summer destination in Ontario, Canada. It is named after a First Nations chief, Yellowhead or Mesqua Ukie or Musquakie, who led a troop of hunters and trappers. The region is characterized by dense forest, rocky outcroppings and over 1,600 lakes, making it a favourite vacation spot for Toronto residents.

Horse breaking is an important part of thoroughbred training and can help prevent behavioural problems later in life. It helps horses become comfortable in their surroundings and learn to follow human commands.

Located in Wiseman Ferry, about an hour’s drive north of Sydney, this world class facility offers breaking, pre-training, spelling and agistment. The 280-acre property has state-of-the-art thoroughbred facilities including a 2400m crusher dust track, a 2000m grass track for pace work and a high speed treadmill. Other facilities include a 24 hour helipad, horse swimming pool and an AQIS quarantine facility. The farm also has an impressive list of clientele.

The thoroughbred breeding industry makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy, with stallion fees and sales profits being major contributors. It also provides thousands of jobs in the related industries. The Thoroughbred horse is a powerful animal that can be unpredictable and difficult to handle. Its owners must be able to understand and respect its strengths and weaknesses. Having a thoroughbred horse can be a wonderful experience, but it is important to keep your horse healthy and safe.

Muskoka Farm is an impressive 280-hectare property on the Hawkesbury River in Gunderman, just two hours from Sydney. The facility has state-of-the-art thoroughbred training facilities, including a 2400m crusher dust track and 2000m grass track for pace work. It also has an equine pool and a high-speed treadmill.

The farm is owned by Bob Lapointe, a multi-millionaire who founded Burger King in Australia and has diverse business interests. He also has a variety of racing interests. To know more about Pre Training, visit the Muskoka Farm website or call (02)45663106.

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Cleaning Services Australia

Cleaning services australia are a vital part of maintaining hygiene in the home and office. They also save businesses the time and expense of hiring, training, and managing their own cleaning employees.

A Touch of Class provides home, commercial and vacate cleaning services in Melbourne. Their team of cleaning professionals is available 24/7.

Pro Cleaning Group

If you’re looking for an affordable cleaning service in Australia, look no further than Pro Cleaning Group. They have a wide range of services to fit your needs, including commercial cleaning, office cleaning, and carpet cleaning. They also use high-quality products and equipment, which helps them keep their prices competitive.

This franchise offers a comprehensive package that includes everything a business owner needs to get started, from the initial training and knowledge to leads in your area, insurance, and technology support. They’re one of the top-rated cleaning franchises in the country.

They provide a variety of cleaning services including end-of-lease cleaning, antiviral sanitisation, spring cleaning, and carpet cleaning. They offer a flexible schedule and can accommodate any cleaning requirements. Their cleaning professionals are reliable and experienced. They also have a reputation for great customer service. They are available throughout Sydney and surrounding areas. They use green-rated chemicals, biodegradable products, and energy-efficient machines. They also offer regular maintenance and cleaning services for offices, gyms, schools, and universities.

Urban Clean

Damien Boehm is an inspiration to anyone who has had a tough patch in their life. The Brisbane businessman’s property development company collapsed in the 2008 downturn, leaving him with massive debts. However, he did not give up. Instead, he turned his failure into a success story with Urban Clean.

Urban Company is a service that allows customers to book home services via one easy-to-use app. Their professionals are individually vetted for their experience, attitude and ability to go the extra mile. Additionally, they are required to maintain a rating of at least 4.7 in their reviews. They also provide trash bags to ensure that waste is disposed of properly.

The company also offers laundry, ironing and gardening services. They offer weekly, fortnightly and monthly cleaning services to both individuals and businesses. The service is cashless and uses eco-friendly cleaning products. It is the first company to introduce this type of service in Australia. The app is available for both iOS and Android.

Whistle Clean Australia

Whistle Clean Australia provides professional cleaning services throughout Melbourne. Their cleaners are screened and police checked. They use safe and eco-friendly cleaning products. They also offer flexible service options and no lock-in contracts. The team are friendly and helpful. They have great work ethic and always help when needed.

Nancy Birtwhistle has gained a massive online following (including Gigi Hadid and Jonathan Van Ness) for her sustainable, eco-friendly cleaning and gardening tips. She has also written Green Living Made Easy, Clean & Green and The Green Gardening Handbook to help people live more sustainably at home and in the garden.

The Clean As A Whistle Bundle includes 1 x BABY, 1 x SOFT and 1 x SPORT. BABY is a fabric softener that can be used for the whole family's laundry, SOFT is ideal for washing cloth nappies and towels without compromising absorption and SPORT is the de-funker for smelly sports gear.

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The Undercover Man (1949)

"The government doesn't want to do anything to me - they want to do things for me. Remember the Zanger deal?"

"Yeah, I remember Zanger."

"Ten percent of three million bucks."

"Ten percent of a bullet in the head."

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When Worlds Collide (1951)

Stop-motion animator György Pál Marczincsak garnered pan-European fame for his pioneering Puppetoons series of short films in the 1930s. Sensing tumult in continental Europe, he fled his native Hungary to Britain as the Nazis rose to power in Germany. With the assistance of Walter Lantz (the creator of Woody Woodpecker), he moved to the United States, changed his name to George Pal, and attained American citizenship. In America, Puppetoons resumed with Paramount Pictures’ financing until 1948. Puppetoons, unlike most stop-motion films, utilized “replacement animation” – a form of stop-motion animation where a new hand-carved, wooden puppet would be used for each photographed frame rather than modifying the same figure for each successive frame. Though Paramount discontinued the series due to its increasing costs, Pal nevertheless remained in good standing with the moviegoing public and the studio’s executives. Transitioning from an animator/director to producer, George Pal took an interest in a genre that – since the silent era’s end – had been relegated to low-budget serial films and comic book stands.

As the world’s nations shuffled to take sides for the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union’s greatest engineering and scientific minds were imagining new possibilities in aerospace. The renewed interest in space flight and scientific discovery led to Paramount’s Destination Moon (1950), produced by Pal. Destination Moon was the first film released by a major American studio to consider a speculative human landing on the Moon. For Pal’s follow-up, he purchased a science fiction property gathering dust at Paramount. The property: When Worlds Collide, based on Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie’s novel of the same name. With acclaimed cinematographer Rudolph Maté (1928’s The Passion of Joan of Arc, 1940’s Foreign Correspondent) as director and providing aesthetic expertise, When Worlds Collide is the origin of all subsequent apocalyptic movies where a celestial body smashes into another celestial body. In two inconsistent films that deem their characters’ humanity as secondary, George Pal rejuvenated an entire film genre in the United States – and Hollywood has never looked back.

In South Africa, astronomer Dr. Emery Bronson (Hayden Rorke) instructs American pilot David Randall (Richard Derr) to pass along confidential, unsealed photographs and research to his American counterpart, Dr. Cole Hendron (Larry Keating). Drs. Bronson and Hendron will warn the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that a star named Bellus will strike and destroy Earth within a year. Shortly before the projected impact, Bellus’ sole orbiting planet, Zyra, will pass by Earth close enough to wreak gravitational and geologic devastation before the Earth’s ultimate destruction. Bronson and Hendron thus propose the construction of human spaceships – “arks” – to transport human survivors to Zyra just before Bellus arrives. The astronomers are not taken seriously by the UNSC. However, private donors such as wheelchair-bound businessman Sidney Stanton (John Hoyt) provide the necessary funds for the ark’s construction. 

Various arks are assembled across Earth, but When Worlds Collide concentrates on the effort spearheaded by Drs. Bronson and Hendron and financed by Stanton. This American ark will also include co-pilot, Dr. George Frye (Stephen Chase), and Dr. Hendron’s daughter/assistant, Joyce (Barbara Rush). Joyce is attracted to David because 1950s science-fiction films always seem to have an obligatory romance.

With an acting lineup filled with B-movie stalwarts and future television stars (who may be recognizable by those who know their ‘50s-‘70s television), When Worlds Collide is hindered by stiff line readings and an emphasis on the mission rather than its human characters. Screenwriter Sydney Boehm (1952’s The Atomic City, 1953’s The Big Heat) has written a procedural screenplay, one where decisions about the ark’s construction, its flightpath, and the selection of its passengers are the film’s primary drama. From that screenplay, only John Hoyt, as the irascible Sydney Stanton, distinguishes himself in the film with his patrician sneering. Disaster films and invasion literature during and prior to the mid-twentieth century typically did not privilege individual viewpoints, and that trends continues in When Worlds Collide.

That is to the film’s benefit and its detriment. It is a mechanical motion picture, with the occasional reminders that humanity, collectively, is staring down its certain destruction. Once Drs. Bronson and Hendron have made their presentation to the UNSC, every character in the film is henceforth defined by the looming apocalypse. Whatever lives they lived outside their work are extinguished in service of constructing the arks. All over the construction facility, numerous signs read:

WASTE ANYTHING EXCEPT TIME TIME IS OUR SHORTEST MATERIAL

The privileged few tasked with the ark’s construction and its piloting are but a fraction of a fraction of humanity. Even among the several hundred persons (unsurprisingly, due to a complete lack of imagination, they are all white) involved, everyone reacts differently to the situation they all share. Some are despairing, believing they have not lived a fulfilling life; some commit to their final purpose, subsuming their emotions in service of a space age Noah’s ark; some are possessive, concluding that their involvement with the ark makes them more worthy than others to embark the ship come doomsday. With precision, the elements comprising the ark’s first and final flight are assembled. Perhaps the most unrealistic aspect of When Worlds Collide is the uncritical adherence to the scientists by the faceless masses who construct the ark (the scientists’ hand-picked survivors are few, but these individuals’ placement on the ark is somehow never questioned). Interpersonal and inter-group conflict does not appear until far later than is realistic – the film’s romantic triangle is devoid of comprehensible motivation other than the fact that the film’s top-billed actor and actress should end up together somehow. Anyways, When Worlds Collide is not depicting a humanity akin to Star Trek at its most utopian. Thus, one must assume there will be at least some level of destructive human ego that confounds the ultimate task. Here the film falters, as the characters become the means to the end.

Maté and Pal choose not to show Zyra’s passing and Bellus’ catastrophic impact. Only their aftermaths are shown. On paper, any similar decision in a modern apocalyptic movie would be hounded across the Internet – but it works for When Worlds Collide. Here, the aftermath of Zyra’s passing is portrayed in a montage of film miniatures, matte paintings (mostly of the ark and its surroundings), and tactful slow-motion. With no computer-generated imagery to assist these scenes, the special effects team outdo themselves. Special effects artists Harry Barndollar (1946’s Cloak and Dagger, 1956’s The Ten Commandments) and Gordon Jennings (1942’s Reap the Wild Wind, 1953’s War of the Worlds) contributed to the miniature-heavy montage of Zyra’s approach. Their colleague, artist Chesley Bonestell (known as the “Father of Modern Space art”, Bonestell also worked on 1941’s Citizen Kane, Destination Moon, and 1953’s War of the Worlds) provided the novel idea of the ark beginning its launch on a one-mile mostly horizontal ramp (the miniature of this ramp was an enormous 700 feet long) rather than the conventional vertical launch.

Zyra’s approach is visceral terror in its timing (the effects are felt several seconds after scientific projections), sharp editing, and mass bedlam. Where the impacting sun will vaporize the Earth’s remaining inhabitants instantly, the passing planet will leave survivors left to wander or repair, perhaps futilely, the pre-apocalyptic wreckage. When Worlds Collide’s final minutes are special effects wizardry, partially redeeming the film of its ill-conceived storytelling and sketchy science. Yet, there could have been more in the film’s final minutes. George Pal envisioned a scene featuring an ark miniature resting on the surface of Zyra. Due to success of Destination Moon, Paramount expedited When Worlds Collide and rejected Pal’s request for an additional $5,000 (almost $50,000 in 2020’s USD) to cap off the Zyra scene. This forced Pal to utilize a Bonestell concept painting instead for Zyra’s surface – and it is too obviously concept art.

When Worlds Collide solidified George Pal as one of Hollywood’s best producers, and Pal already set his eyes on a sequel: After Worlds Collide (based on the novel’s sequel of the same name). But the failure of Conquest of Space (1955) led Paramount to nix the idea. The coming decade saw the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States and an explosion in American science-fiction films. Whether these 1950s sci-fi features contained spacefaring, exploration, or alien invasions, they invariably influenced succeeding entries into the genre that have made it dominant in contemporary Hollywood. George Pal, as a producer uniquely suited to special effects animation, became a science fiction and fantasy film innovator in the second half of his career. When Worlds Collide, though seemingly primeval compared to its sci-fi contemporaries a decade or so after, was fortuitous in its timing and for having George Pal as its producer.

My rating: 7/10

^ Based on my personal imdb rating. Half-points are always rounded down. My interpretation of that ratings system can be found in the “Ratings system” page on my blog (as of July 1, 2020, tumblr is not permitting certain posts with links to appear on tag pages, so I cannot provide the URL).

For more of my reviews tagged “My Movie Odyssey”, check out the tag of the same name on my blog.

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Seven Thieves  1960

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Violent Saturday (Richard Fleischer, 1955).

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Joan Collins Archive: Mark McMorrow- Legendary Dame! Film Flashback: Seven Thieves 1960

Joan Collins Archive: Mark McMorrow- Legendary Dame! Film Flashback: Seven Thieves 1960

Source: Joan Collins Archive

Source: This piece was originally posted at The Daily Review

Just to be personal for a minute. I’ve been thinking about this movie a lot lately, because I really love Joan Collins the entertainer. The great actress, the great wit, etc. The beautiful baby-face, voice, keen intelligence, and honesty as well. She reminds me a lot of Ava Gardner and Elizabeth Taylor who…

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Limbo is the most torturous of all the realms. There is no dying. There is no surviving. April; 2018

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Working with Panacea

Panacea‘s Mythological Importance Panacea is the daughter of Asclepius and Epione and had four sisters each performing a facet of Apollo, Asclepius’s father’s art. They are also called the Asclepiads. She first appeared in the weekly chart for Jackson Mississippi. Our header image is Dr. Marcus Welby (played by Robert Young with his assistant James Brolin) and his steady companion the doctor’s…

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Jane Russell in The Revolt of Mamie Stover (Raoul Walsh, 1956)

Cast: Jane Russell, Richard Egan, Joan Leslie, Agnes Moorehead, Jorja Curtright, Michael Pate, Richard Coogan, Alan Reed. Screenplay: Sydney Boehm, based on a novel by William Bradford Huie. Cinematography: Leo Tover. Art direction: Mark-Lee Kirk, Lyle R. Wheeler. Film editing: Louis R. Loeffler. Music: Hugo Friedhofer. 

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Muskoka Farm Pre Training

Cranberries are the main attraction at Muskoka Farm where people get a chance to plunge fresh cranberries along with a maple syrup. This is a Canadian signature experience that is very popular amongst tourists.

Boehm owns the immaculate Muskoka Farm on the Hawkesbury River, a five star facility that includes a private government compliant quarantine facility that readies horses for export to Hong Kong. He believes that a well-established pre-training program is vital to the success of Triple Crown racehorses. To know more about Pre Training, visit the Muskoka Farm website or call (02)45663106.

The horse’s body responds to conditioning programs in a number of ways. It increases heart mass, produces more red blood cells and enlarges muscle tissues. These are vital responses, as they allow the horse to perform more effectively for less effort.

Heart rate and ANS (autonomic nervous system) responses to training are also influenced by the intensity of the program and how long it lasts. A good pre-training program should last a minimum of 12 weeks, starting in April and ending in August.

The root mean square of successive differences in consecutive inter-beat intervals (rMSSD) and high frequency component of HRV (HF) data obtained after a 14-week conventional training period in the DT and UT horses were lower than their pre-training values. This decrease in rMSSD and HF may reflect the saturation of parasympathetic activity during training, similar to what has been reported in human athletes. Nevertheless, only 1 DT and 2 UT horses reached the SWC increase in rMSSD.

Due to the high pressure nature of racing and their naturally nervous constitution, race horses need regular'rest and recreation'. During this time they must gain weight, rest tired legs and return to a more natural way of life.

Surrounded by national parks and natural bushland, this one-of-a-kind equine property offers breaking, spelling, pre training and agistment. The calming environment under big country skies has proven time and again to maximize racing potential.

Located up river from Wisemans Ferry and only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Sydney, this world class horse training NSW operation offers state of the art facilities. Equine trainers Toby Pracey and Michael Kent oversee this commercial operation offering breaking in, spelling, agistment and pre training of Triple Crown racehorses.

Luke is an experienced track work rider and a very good horseman and horse breaker. He has been with Muskoka for 8 years. He is very quiet, has excellent hands and timing.

In the late 1800s, settlers lured by free land grants stuck shovels into their homesteads in Muskoka. But reclaiming the rugged landscape, which consists of boulders and dense clay, proved harder than expected.

Today, many Muskoka farmers are growing organic sprouts, microgreens and lettuce to sell in restaurants, retail stores and through CSA produce boxes at local depots throughout the region. Several of these cooperative farms are part of Eat Local Muskoka, which provides locals and visitors access to fresh local organic farm produce from mid-May until mid-December. To know more about Pre Training, visit the Muskoka Farm website or call (02)45663106.

One of the world’s leading horse training and breeding facilities has come on the market in Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales. It’s a scarcely believable offering that features a five-barn facility designed to accommodate 200 horses, a 2.4-kilometre crusher dust track and an 800-metre straight, as well as 10 large fully fenced paddocks and 63 individually fenced spelling yards. This is the type of property used by such top trainers as Gai Waterhouse, Chris Waller and Peter Snowden. 

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When Worlds Collide (1951). As a new star and planet hurtle toward a doomed Earth, a small group of survivalists frantically work to complete the rocket which will take them to their new home.

As far as early sci-fi goes, this isn’t too bad. At the very least, it isn’t overtly racist, which is, look, kind of shocking for the era. The plot is pretty basic, the pacing straight forward, and the acting leaves a lot to be desired. It’s fine, and is mostly fun for the spectacle of the very basic special effects. 5/10.