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Staff Movie Review: Everest

Everest Will Give You the Chills

By Allison Barwacz | Digital Media Content Producer

I had a vague idea of what Everest was about when I walked into the theater: People climb the mountain, a storm comes and people live… or die.

I was right. However, the film exceeded my expectations.

Everest takes you on an 8-9-week journey of two groups of people preparing to climb 29,000 ft. up Mount Everest. The journey required a tremendous deal of training and preparation, with the climbers stopping at four rest camps. The stunning cinematography, coupled with the anguish portrayed by the actors as they climbed, was enough to give even the greatest thrill seeker chills.

The film illustrated the hardships experienced by the climbers, from crossing a ladder from one peak to another to side walking on a narrow ridge. One character in particular, Doug Hansen, a postal worker, wanted to prove that even for an ordinary man, anything was possible. This was his second journey climbing Everest, after failing to reach the top on his first attempt.

I won’t reveal the ending of the film, but I will say, it was difficult to watch. Not because of poor acting or cinematography, but because of the heart-wrenching journey I had to watch. Like the characters in the film, I found myself struggling for warmth throughout the climb.

Overall, walking into the movie with no previous knowledge of the journey—also known as the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster—proved rather dispiriting. The view was phenomenal, but after watching this movie, I wouldn’t climb Everest. Ever.

Staff App Review: NPMA Events App

By Heather Gooch | Pest Management Professional, Managing Editor

Calling all PMPs! Have you downloaded the NPMA events app yet? If you’re attending PestWorld 2015, or any other NPMA event, it’s extremely helpful for keeping track of exhibitor booths, classes, speakers, and more! It even has a directory of local restaurants so you can enjoy Nashville’s best cuisine!

For Windows and Blackberry users, visit: crowd.cc/pestworld15.

Find the app here for iPhone users.

Download here for Android users.

LP Gas launches lpgashalloffame.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — October 20, 2015 — LP Gas magazine launched lpgashalloffame.com as an online representation of its annual Hall of Fame dinner and recognition ceremony.

“We’ve seen the LP Gas Hall of Fame grow in immense popularity since it launched four years ago,” says Brian Richesson, LP Gas editor-in-chief. “A website dedicated to the LP Gas Hall of Fame and our annual induction event gives readers one known location where they can learn about the legends, icons and leaders who have shaped our industry into what it is today.”

The website’s content ranges from archived information about past Hall of Fame inductees to a nomination form where website visitors can submit nominees to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Check out the new website, or the LP Gas website, for more information.

Managing Editor

Posted Monday, October 19, 2015

Coordinates editorial, art, and production processes and workflow to produce a quality publication in required time frames, for an international audience. Plans the content and layout of the publication, approves page layout, and performs copyediting. Will also have writing responsibilities: writes and edits print and enews contents. Implements publication standards and policies and ensures that the publication is factual and grammatically correct. Coordinates the efforts of freelance and other employees, manages quality control, and may coordinate the article acquisition process. Usually attends industry events and act as a representative of the publication within the industry. May involve international travel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regularly confers with editor-in-chief to formulate publication strategies, plan production, develop budgets, and discuss topics for self-generated articles and other projects in an international print and digital publication.
Writes and edits print and enews contents.

Organizes and oversees the editorial workflow, quality control, and shipping processes for assigned publications, supplements, and other special projects. Establishes and reinforces measurable goals, removes obstacles, evaluates and monitors progress, and makes adjustments as needed.

Assumes responsibility for grammatical accuracy, clarity, completeness, appropriateness for intended audience, and conformity to established standard format guidelines of publication(s) and other projects. Acts as liaison between editorial, production, art, sales, and other support department staffs.

Is cognizant of reader and advertiser needs and works in partnership with sales staff to meet both sets of needs without compromising editorial integrity.

Assists with or manages article acquisition process by regularly corresponding with authors and others interested in contributing articles, clarifying publication policies, addressing issues of concern, and coordinating schedules as required.

Copyedits manuscripts as needed; reviews prepared galleys of text and figures; writes editorials, articles, and miscellaneous copy as appropriate; participates in monthly quality checks prior to shipping; and oversees layout/design process.

Develops, maintains, and utilizes knowledge of international industry and trends, competitive environment, and editorial vision. Demonstrates through evolution of editorial products as necessary.

Attends industry conferences, trade shows, and other events, representing the publication and the Company as required. Some travel may be to international conferences. Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with authors, industry experts, and other internal and external contacts.

Participates in reader and industry research, keeping abreast and ahead of anticipated market needs and changes. Works with editor in chief to adjust strategy of publication(s) accordingly.

Assists editor in chief in establishing and maintaining relationships with Editorial Advisory Board members according to the requirements and needs of the publication.

Trains, coaches, and provides feedback to editorial staff members and acts in a management capacity in the absence of the EIC.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Four-year degree in Journalism, English, Communications or other relevant field or commensurate experience.
Three to five years of relevant journalism/writing experience.
Industry and trade show experience preferred: in particular, familiarity with some or all of the following: GPS, geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, surveying, airborne photography and photogrammetry, and/or data collection and/or data processing associated with geodesy, geoinformation, and land management.
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including the ability to work in a deadline oriented environment.
Demonstrated competency in use of editing and proofreading skills to resolve stylistic, grammatical, and form of written material.
Proficiency with desktop publishing word processing software and knowledgeable in effective use of graphic design.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and with minimal direction.
Web site content development and social media experience preferred.

OTHER KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES:

Demonstrates flexibility; can re-define role as needed and adapt to change.
Continuously re-evaluates information, plans, and opportunities to improve a solution or process.
Seeks continuous mastery of new technical and business knowledge and encourages the same in others.
Interacts professionally and appropriately within a variety of cultures and situations while attending trade shows, conferences, and performing other company-related assignments.
Evaluates ambiguous situations, makes decisions with available information, and adapts to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
Builds consensus, facilitates win-win business outcomes, is consistent between what is said and what is done, and gains and builds commitment to new ideas and courses of action.
Demonstrates the ability to identify and solve problems quickly, decisively, and independently.
Shares information, cooperates with others, and is comfortable participating as a part of a team.

For more detailed information, view this job listing online at Monster.com.

Please submit your resume addressed to Debbie Pipik, director of human resources.

Pest Management Professional adds Ryan Gerard as account manager

CLEVELAND, Ohio — October 14, 2015 — North Coast Media is pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Gerard as an account manager for Pest Management Professional magazine.

“We’re all very excited to have Ryan aboard our PMP team,” said PMP‘s Senior Account Manager, Mike Joyce.

PMP publisher and Editorial Director Marty Whitford agreed. “Ryan is a great fit for our team,” he said. “We think his background in public relations is going to be a huge plus going forward.”

Gerard, a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Communication. He can be contacted at rgerard@northcoastmedia.net.

PMP, a North Coast Media brand, has been the industry’s leading editorial authority since 1933.

Scary movies for the Halloween season

By Will Nepper | PMP magazine, Senior Editor

I always try to cram as many horror movies in during the month of October as possible, so I’m here to help you do the same by providing you with reviews of some of the best I’ve recently seen.

Goodnight, Mommy [R] (in limited theatrical release) – Part horror, part Hitchcockian thriller, all chills. Nine-year-old twin boys are unsettled when their mother returns home from reconstructive surgery wrapped in face-obscuring bandages. She doesn’t seem herself and she stops acknowledging one of her sons. What’s going on? What happened to Mom? Is she even Mom at all?! Don’t expect me to tell you. There are lots of unexpected twists to this tense Austrian slow-burner. Those who can’t deal with subtitles, however, need not bother go.

Late Phases [R] (available on VOD and Netflix) – When was the last time you saw a good werewolf movie? It’s probably been awhile. In that way, ‘Late Phases’ saves the day. The premise is simple: a blind ‘Nam vet suspects that the animal attacks in the retirement community he’s just moved to are more than they seem. Give it up for any movie whose hero is a blind vet. Cool movie, great effects, solid performances and a satisfying ending.

It Follows [R] (available on DVD, BluRay & VOD) – Maybe you’ve heard the well-deserved buzz about this one. In it, a teen girl is pursued by a relentless entity that’s always moving slowly toward her with malicious intent — and ‘it’ can take on the appearance of anyone. The less you know about it going in, the more you’ll enjoy it. For my money, ‘It Follows’ was the best American horror movie of 2014.