On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Hamish Pinkham. Hamish is a lawyer, entrepreneur and musician, but is best known for being the co-founder and director of Rhythm and Vines - New Zealand's premier live music festival. In 2003 Hamish and his two roommates at the University of Otago decided to host a party for their friends in a Gisborne vinyard. The story of what's happened since then is quite remarkable. In this episode we talk through the 21-year journey of R and V highs and lows, from fears of losing it all, to having 30,000 revellers at its peak.

https://www.hauraki.co.nz/the-acc/between-two-beers-with-steven-holloway-seamus-marten/hamish-pinkham-rhythm-vines-co-founder-crazy-artist-stories-almost-losing-it-all/

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Example of an image created through DALL-E 3. [Courtesy of OpenAI] OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, unveiled Wednesday DALL-E 3, the latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) model specializing in generating images from textual descriptions, intensifying a race among multimodal AI solution providers that offer image creations based on generative AI.One of the most significant features of DALL-E 3 is that users can integrate it with ChatGPT. If users provide textual prompts, the platform immediately transforms them into images.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/009/0005190575?sid=104

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‘PAL Iconic Airplane Tail' MANILA  -Philippine Airlines (PAL), the oldest commercial carrier in Asia, has launched its own portfolio of non-fungible tokens (NFT) featuring eight art pieces valued at $5,000 each. The collection of the limited digital collectibles is being offered in partnership with the Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW), an event highlighting the use of innovative technologies such as the blockchain, cryptocurrency and Web3 this September. 'The collection pays tribute to PAL history while showcasing the airline's dedication to embracing the future,' the PBW organizer said in a statement on Tuesday.

https://business.inquirer.net/413594/pal-launches-non-fungible-tokens

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Japan's Takuma Inoue set his sights on matching older brother Naoya in becoming the undisputed bantamweight world champion, after beating Venezuela's Liborio Solis on Saturday to partially reclaim the family silver. The elder Inoue, nicknamed 'Monster', became the first undisputed world bantamweight champion in half a century in December, before handing back all four belts the following month to move up to the super bantamweight division. The 27-year-old Takuma, two years younger than his unbeaten brother, claimed the WBA bantamweight title for himself when he beat the 41-year-old Solis by unanimous decision after 12 rounds in Tokyo.

https://sports.inquirer.net/504402/takuma-inoue-aims-to-follow-in-older-brothers-footsteps-as-undisputed-champion

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Monday, 9 October 2023, 12:58PM Mental As Anything is a new podcast series hosted by Radio Hauraki Day Show host Angelina Grey, inspired by the fact that global pandemic has seen a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide. Join her as she chats to Great New Zealanders who have come up against their own mental health issues and come out the other side. Angelina delves deep into their personal battles, how they look after their mental health, where they find the small joys and personal victories and how we as kiwis can keep the conversation going to keep helping each other, one Great New Zealander at a time.

https://www.hauraki.co.nz/podcasts/mental-as-anything-with-angelina-grey/

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Rain or Shine averted a meltdown in the waning moments to escape past San Miguel Beer, 100-98, and keep its unblemished run in the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Elasto Painters got their third win in as many games, but not after surviving the Beermen's late comeback try from a 10-point deficit with 1:39 to go. San Miguel scored eight in a row to narrow the gap to two, but Rain or Shine veteran Gabe Norwood came through by blocking Terrence Romeo's layup attempt that would have tied the game.

https://sports.inquirer.net/513584/pba-rain-or-shine-slips-past-san-miguel-to-push-streak-in-on-tour

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with Peruvian Ambassador to the Philippines Cecilia Zunilda Galarreta Bazán on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Photo from Presidential Communications Office. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. received the credentials of the envoys from Peru and Ethiopia, telling them that he would like the Philippines to establish closer trade ties with both countries, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Marcos told non-resident Peruvian Ambassador Cecilia Zunilda Galarreta Bazán when she visited the Palace on Tuesday that the Philippines and Peru should collaborate further, as countries must look for new ways of doing business following the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/217886/fwd-bongbong-marcos-eyes-closer-trade-ties-with-ethiopia-peru

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Bridge Creek Capital Management LLC reduced its position in General Mills, Inc. ( NYSE:GIS – Get Rating ) by 4.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 71,843 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,955 shares during the quarter. General Mills makes up about 2.4% of Bridge Creek Capital Management LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest holding. Bridge Creek Capital Management LLC's holdings in General Mills were worth $6,024,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/01/bridge-creek-capital-management-llc-has-6-02-million-stock-holdings-in-general-mills-inc-nysegis.html

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Cettire Limited ( ASX:CTT – Get Free Report ) insider Dean Mintz sold 33,333,334 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of A$3.00 ($1.95), for a total transaction of A$100,000,002.00 ($64,935,066.23). Cettire Price Performance About Cettire ( Get Free Report ) Cettire Limited engages in the online luxury goods retailing business in Australia, the United States, and internationally. The company offers clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/15/dean-mintz-sells-33333334-shares-of-cettire-limited-asxctt-stock.html

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Protest in Montpellier on International Women's DayWomen attend a demonstration in Montpellier, France, 08 March 2023, on the occasion of International Women's Day. The banner in the background reads 'Nika Shakarami', the name of the Iranian teenager who died in the 2022 protest over Mahsa Amini's death in police custody in Iran. International Women's Day (IWD) is observed annually on 08 March worldwide to highlight women's rights, as well as issues such as violence and abuse against women. The theme of IWD 2023 is 'DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality'.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009411728?sid=104

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Police say a man from Middle Swan failed to stop for police before a crash in the Perth suburb of Forrestfield, with another man in a car he allegedly struck dy...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-26/police-charge-man-manslaughter-after-forrestfield-fatal-crash/105462326

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By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -U.S. Supreme Court justices and federal judges must now provide greater public disclosure of any free trips, meals or gifts they receive under new regulations adopted at the urging of lawmakers and judicial transparency advocates. The head of the federal judiciary's administrative arm confirmed the change in a letter made public on Tuesday by Democratic U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who has argued for broader ethics reforms at the Supreme Court. 'These new rules will make it much harder for justices to travel, dine, hunt or vacation for free at the private resort of a wealthy corporate executive – especially one with business before their court – and avoid disclosing that information to the public,' Whitehouse said in a statement.

https://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/srn-us-news/d5a56dc907b4c9bba017861de4eec3cf

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The NSW Government is asking the community to have their say and have released a discussion paper with an overview of some of the recreational possibilities being considered for Prospect Reservoir. There will also be local drop-in sessions and information webinars hosted throughout the month of September 2023 to provide more opportunities for the community to get involved. A key outcome for this feasibility study is to understand how the area could be best managed to balance the opportunities for increased recreation whilst protecting Sydney's drinking water supply and the significant environmental and cultural values of the area.

https://www.miragenews.com/fast-tracking-feasibility-study-for-prospect-1068492/

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Vivek RamaswamyFILE - Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, Friday, March 3, 2023, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) FILE PHOTO

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Opposition calls for 'Serbia Against Violence' protest following mass shootingsepaselect epa10735009 A protestor gets emotional during a rally against violence, in Belgrade, Serbia, 08 July 2023. Opposition political parties have called on a peaceful protest against violence in Serbian society following two mass shootings. EPA/ANDREJ CUKIC

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Kaspa ( KAS ) traded 5.7% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 21:00 PM E.T. on June 3rd. During the last seven days, Kaspa has traded 9.7% lower against the U.S. dollar. Kaspa has a market capitalization of $309.00 million and $9.16 million worth of Kaspa was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Kaspa coin can now be purchased for $0.0163 or 0.00000060 BTC on major exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/03/kaspa-24-hour-volume-reaches-9-16-million-kas.html

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visits Abu DhabiA handout photo made available by the UAE Presidential Court shows His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R), President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi welcoming Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (L) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 26 September 2023. EPA/THE UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES/NO ARCHIVES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES/NO ARCHIVES

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Police are investigating an incident in the CBD, where shots were fired into a home late last night. About 11.45pm on Friday 1 September, police were called to Symonds Place after residents heard multiple gun shots. Police discovered one shot had been fired through a window and had lodged in the ceiling and another four shots had been fired into a utility shed. The sole occupant was not injured. A witness reported seeing suspects leave in a silver car. Crime Scene Investigators attended the scene last night and will re-attend this morning to examine the scene.

https://www.miragenews.com/shots-fired-at-adelaide-townhouse-1076675/

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Well-rested Marnus finds runs as Australian lead nears 300 Steve Waugh has warned England they are set to be exposed by Australia in the Ashes if they don't have a back-up plan for when all-out attack doesn't come off. England's 'Bazball' revolution in the past 12 months has revived Test cricket in the country, and prompted the most anticipated Ashes series in a generation. But Australia have made no secret of the fact they have serious question marks over whether it can withstand their attack.

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/steve-waugh-ashes-england-bazball-plan-b-exposed-attack-australia-world-class-bowlers-smith-ponting/2023-06-10

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