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Fox News host Steve Doocy has been a prominent figure on Fox and Friends for quite some time now. This morning he tried to talk to some New Yorkers, but things didn’t go as planned.
Doocy flagged down a woman who was clearly walking away from him in a New York City crosswalk and she seemed completely uninterested. Finally, Doocy got the woman to stop. He asked her how often she looks at her phone. She answered:
“Um, I try not to, often.”
The woman then continued to walk away from the Fox Host and onto the sidewalk. Doocey then tried to scare her about her phone habit, saying:
“Going forward, you could get fined $250. Is that a bad idea?”
The woman mumbled to the host and then just walked away, looking harassed.
Doocy then moved on to another sidewalk person, this time a man who had earbuds in. This guy did not even give him the courtesy of acknowledging his existence. He just kept walking with his earbuds, bopping to his music.
The project was apparently conducted during rush hour on the streets of New York City. Doocy persisted, though, as the busy walkers ignored him. He finally left them alone and said:
“Meanwhile, we got all these people, they’re going to work. Keep in mind, that if you’re working New York City it’s nine o’clock, you have about twenty minutes to go.”
The purpose of the segment was to highlight the fact that texting and walking, or looking at your phone and walking can be dangerous. New York City is considering a $250 fine for people who do this, because they need a deterrent.
Perhaps Doocy’s purpose was to show that liberal New Yorkers do not follow the law and would not care about such a government measure. Or maybe that one of the most liberal cities in America loves socialism and government tyranny, even when a proposed law is nowhere near taking effect.
Either way, New Yorkers on the street in Doocy’s experiment had no interest in engaging this fight.
Watch the segment below:
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Baklava – layers of buttered phyllo dough, with chopped pistachios, almonds and walnuts all covered with a honey syrup. Delicious!
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- ½ cup pistachios, chopped finely
- ½ cup almonds, chopped finely
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped finely
- 1 lb phyllo dough
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Finely ground pistachios for garnished optional
- In a small saucepan, combine ingredients for syrup; water, sugar, honey, lemon juice, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon stick.
- Bring ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and allow syrup to simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Set aside and allow to cool completely, removing cinnamon stick.
- Prepare a 17 x 11-inch jelly roll pan by lining it with tin foil. Grease it by brushing it with melted butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the nuts with sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Gently roll out the phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel. (It will tend to dry out very quickly when you're working on it.)
- Place the first sheet of phyllo dough into the pan. With a pastry brush, brush the phyllo sheet with melted butter. Repeat 7 more times until the bottom layer is 8 layers thick, with each sheet being brushed by butter.
- Spoon on a thin layer of the nut mixture.
- Cover with two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with butter. Continue to repeat: nut mixture and then two sheets of phyllo dough, each brushed with butter, until there is no remaining nut mixture.
- Using a sharp knife and starting at one of the corners, very gently make diagonal cuts across the baklava. Repeat process going in other direction so that they criss-cross.
- Fold the tin foil up along the sides and ends so that the baklava is encased. This will allow the syrup to soak into the sides easier after it is baked.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and edges appear slightly crisp.
- Spoon the cooled syrup over the hot baklava and let cool for 4 hours.
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The History of Spring Reverberation
When Laurens Hammond introduced the first Hammond Organ in 1935, most people were only familiar with the traditional pipe organs the had heard at churches and theaters. So, when they purchased a Hammond for their homes, they expected the same room filling sound they had come to know and love. Of course, in their thickly carpeted living rooms with low ceilings and drapery covered windows, they didn’t get it.
Thus, Laurens Hammond needed to find a way to add reverberation to the living room. He discovered that Bell Labs had devised an electromechanical device to simulate a single delay experienced on long distant calls. The device used two springs to transmit the delaying signal and four additional springs to dampen and “center” the driver saddle. While the dampening were housed in long tubes filled with oil, one of the springs transmitting the delay signal ended in a short tube which, by varying the amount of oil in the tube, varied the decay time. After modifying the reverb to create many echoes, it was perfect for Hammond’s needs.
At the time, the unit stood four feet tall. But size was not a problem because all Hammond organs came with a separate tall Tone Cabinets which contained speakers and reverb unit. As time went by, though, Tone Cabinets became shorter or unnecessary with smaller, self-contained organs. Three Hammond Organ Company engineers, Alan Young, Bert Meinema and Herbert Canfield, developed the necklace reverb, so-named because the springs hung in the same fashion as a necklace. Introduced in 1959, the necklace reverb was about 13 inches wide, 1 inch deep and 14 inches tall. The metal framework, or housing, was shaped like a “T” and the springs drooped from one end of the horizontal “T” line to the other, creating a necklace effect. This improvement made the reverb unit smaller, lighter, less expensive and more natural sounding, yet it had one annoying problem: when the unit was jarred or shaken, the springs would bang against each other and/or the metal “T” frame. This created a thundering, crashing sound in the speakers, something that in the 1950s was definitely not part of the act. Nor was it acceptable in Grandma’s living room.
In 1960, Alan Young was again assigned with the task of developing yet another reverb unit that would solve the previous units’ problems. A fine engineer, Young was also a musician who frequently took projects home to experiment at night and on weekends. Since Young wanted a reverb unit to be no bigger than his brief case, his efforts resulted in what is now called the Accutronics Type 4 reverb unit.(At this time it was the Hammond Type 4.) With the bugs worked out, the new unit caught on with organ makers and anyone else requiring reverberation. One such customer was Leo Fender, maker of Fender guitars, who added the Type 4 to his now famous Fender Twin Reverb. With that type of endorsement, the Type 4 became the industry standard.
By 1964, the increasingly busy Hammond Organ Company had run out of room to produce the reverb units. So Hammond moved production to another Hammond-owned unit, Gibbs Manufacturing, in Janesville, Wisconsin. In 1971, the reverb business moved again to another Hammond unit, AccutronicsⓇ, in Geneva, Illinois. Meanwhile, employees at Gibbs decided to start making their own reverb manufacturing company called O.C. Electronics, giving Accutronics major competition in the reverb market. Many service technicians still recall O.C. Electronics because of the popular sticker attached to each of their units stating: “Made by Beautiful Woman in Janesville, Wisconsin.”
Not long after the move to Geneva,Illinois, Accutronics developed smaller reverb units- the 2 spring Type 1 reverb and 3 spring Type 8. These two new reverb units were just over nine inches long, down from a length of 17 inches. As manufacturers have continued to design smaller amps, smaller reverb units have gained favor and market share.
In 1974, Accutronics, still a division of Hammond Organ, acquired a printed circuit boards maker in Cary, Illinois, which was renamed Accutronics.(Meanwhile in1977, Hammond Organ became a member of the Marmon Group of companies, a Chicago-based association of manufacturing and service companies.) In 1982, the two operations were combined in the Cary plant. By this time, the reverb units were beginning to be known as “the Accutronics Reverb” and the founder of O.C. Electronics was getting ready to retire. In late 1985, Accutronics acquired O.C., once again uniting the two companies trained in the design and manufacture of the original Hammond reverb units.
In 1990, the reverb division had outgrown it’s home in Cary, so it was moved to a new 37,000 square foot plant across town and renamed Sound Enhancements, Inc. (Sound Enhancements also includes the Morley line of special effects pedals and stomp boxes and swithces, which was purchased in 1989.)
In 2005, the company changed its name to Sound Enhancement Products, Inc. and continued makes the world-famous Accutronics Reverb for such major amplifier manufacturers as Fender, Marshall, Peavey and others. Despite the introduction of digital reverb several years ago, Accutronics reverb business continues to grow because of its warm, true sound, its reliability and its great reverberation since 1939.
Today, Accu-Bell Sound still makes the world-famous Accutronics Reverb for such major amplifier manufacturers as Fender, Peavey, Marshall and others. Despite the introduction of digital reverb several years ago, Accutronics’ reverb business continue to grow and keep because of its warm, true sound, its reliability and its tradition of great reverbration since 1939.
In 2009, the friendly acquistion of AccutronicsⓇ Brand and Assets from Sound Enhancement Products Inc. by Belton Engineering Co., Ltd.. There are no immediate plans to change the manufacturing source, delivery will not change without improvement. All of manufacturing was then transferred to Belton reverb and the Engineering staff followed to train the new owners on how to continue on th produciotn of Accutronics reverbs with the same degree or upgrade of quality AccutronicsⓇ is famous for Accu-Bell Sound Inc. is commeitted to producing the finest Electro Mechannical Spring reverbs in the world and continue on with the long heritage starged by Hammond Organ in 1959.
And Accu-Bell Sound Inc. continues to develop and research to produce the best reverberation which are analog spring reverb and Digital reverb.


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This was a good recipe, and probably very authentic. It is very simple, but tasty. I used 3 jalapenos and that was too much; would cut down to 1-1 1/2 jalapenos next time. Served with rice a...
We liked this, and would probably add some mushrooms and green onions next time.


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A traditional set of cling rubber stamps for Christmas and the Holiday Season. Designed by Tim Holtz, these stamps feature popular greetings, Xmas ornaments and a sideview of St Nick with his sack of gifts. Check out the image for details.
Quotes include (in uppercase):
- Merry & bright
- Happy holidays
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This set of cling rubber stamps are neatly trimmed around each stamp, deeply etched with thick foam that will cling to any clear acrylic block (sold separately).
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The Chalet Healy Café reopens under new management for Tulip Festival in Springtime in August.
Summer 2020 trading hours are Thursday – Sunday. The Chalet will be open from 11 – 2 on Thursdays & Fridays, and 11 – 3 on Saturdays & Sundays.
Chalet Healy c1937 named in honour of TV (Tim) Healy of Vauclause NSW, who’s generosity to the YAL made the completion of this building possible. The architecture was inspired by the Canadian Style Log Cabins, resulting from Boss Simons desire for enriching education through travel and connection with global places.
The richness of the heritage of the Araluen Botanic Park is evident int the infrastructure,. Chalet Healy log cabin was built by the original pioneers to realise the visions of the original owner of Araluen JJ Boss Simons.
Boss established the Young Australia League (Y.A.L) who volunteered time as they set about to develop Chalet style buildings across the grounds for onsite accommodation using the materials on hand to provide opportunity to welcome global travellers, and exchange knowledge of gardens. flora, fauna, place and camaraderie. Chalet Healy is made from enormous Jarrah logs from the surrounding bushlands and heavy stone from the Stinton Creek.
Chalet Healy Café is a wonderful place to enjoy cafe style dining experience. the new menu is available here.
In Summer the purple flowering Wisteria covers the balcony, in the cooler months the warm log fire offers an authentic log cabin experience.
- Group bookings welcome (14 or more excluding August/September/October)
Kiosk opens seasonally with a selection of handmade grab and go goodies. (August/September/October)
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It is important for parents/guardians to notify the school of a student absence. In the past, parents have called or emailed the school office. With the addition of Edsby, there are now three methods available to notify the school that your child is absent the day (or will be in the future).
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3. Enter the absence on EDSBY
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Have had so much help from the forum and keen to get some advice on an upcoming trip to Fiji - it's all quite lastminute and seeing hotel prices are so much higher than I was expecting ($500 a night!!!) I'm looking to stay somewhere nice (4 or 5 star) but wasn't expecting such a high price.
I've read somewhere that the best prices are 'on the spot' when you get to Nadi. Is this recommended? Are there specific sites you know of for great deals in Fiji, especially last minute?
We'd like to visit the Mamanua or Yasawa islands in the next 2 weeks.
Thanks for any advice!!
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Soph has once again made Xmas cake this year. She’s doing one big one for us, and two smaller ones (‘fun size’) to give as presents.
Soph’s cakes are based on a BBC Good Food one but Soph uses her own mix of dried fruit with extra figs, apricots, dates, etc. The were made at the start of December, and fed with extra Calvados every weekend.
Two weeks before Christmas Soph made marzipan (same one as used for the stollen) and covered the cakes.
Then in the last weekend they get covered in royal icing, based on Delia’s recipe.
Then we decorated with fondant icing, using a holly leaf stamp to make the leaves, and just rolling balls for the berries.
And after practicing on our cake, Soph did the presents.


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This weekend encounter the rush of experience in Ramanagara, the birthplace of rock climbing. Located around 50km from Bangalore on the Bangalore_Mysore road, is one of the most sought after place for a snappy getaway. Lately, the less traversed routes and mesmerizing hills of Ramanagara is driving a great deal of attention from the adventure junkies around. Huge mountains, granites and boulders provide the perfect spot for activities like rock climbing, rappelling and trekking. This is not the only thing that makes this hill popular, Sholay the blockbuster Hindi movie was shot around Ramgiri, one of Ramanagara's hills and thus, earned its name Sholay hills.
The rocky terrain of Ramanagara on one side is surrounded by the reserve forest ranging to Magadi for the conservation of Asian Vultures. Apart from vultures, different birds and rare sightings of Indian bear and Leopards are noticed.
Night treks through the hills of Ramnagara unveils the mesmerizing beauty of the nature, as the brain's attention narrows down to specifics than the entire landscape. Watch the constellation above as you tread through the darkness into the peak, where time halts. Watch the bonfire soften the dampness of the cold night. Experience the thrill of Night Rappelling, which is sure to tick the adventurous bone.


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Hello Lovelies! Welcome back to my monthly bookshelf post, it’s been a while since we’ve had one of these and I’ve been so excited to let you know about my books of the month. My appetite for reading has been a bit all over the place recently, but there have been some real gems that […]Read More
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Hey Lovelies, I hope you’re all well and enjoying the easing of lockdown restriction. It’s been lovely to see everyone meeting friends and family after weeks apart. I’ve loved being to go and see family and friends, walks in the park have been the go-to outing recently and honestly I’m here for it. I tried […]Read More
Hey Lovelies! How are you all on this sunny spring day? Have you seen any blossoms yet? Spring has always been my favourite season, not only because I am a spring baby but because I’ve always loved watching the leaves green and the flowers bloom. I’m the kind of person who will stand and stare […]Read More
Hey Lovelies, I’m back with a monthly gems post! I really enjoyed sharing some of my favourite bits of January with all you and so I thought I would try making this a regular post (or try too). Last month I found myself falling into a major rabbit hole, one that led to a bit […]Read More
Hey lovelies! First of all, give yourselves a round-of-applause for getting through the last few months, 2021 has definitely been pretty stressful! This year, I want to try and in-cooperate more psychology into my blog and so I thought I’d start March off with some positive psychology. 2020 was a very challenging year for many […]Read More
Hey Lovelies! Yes, that was a reference to Florence and the Machine cause why the hell not! As many of you may know, I recently moved from North London to South London, which for anyone who lives in London knows, that’s a pretty drastic move. Sadly, since I’ve moved here, we’ve pretty much spent most […]Read More

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A pedestrian who died after being hit by a vehicle in the Borders has been named.
Richard Scott, 86, of Hillview Road in Yetholm, died after the collision on the A698 at Timpendeen, Lothian and Borders Police said.
The crash happened at about 1930 GMT on Friday.
Part of the road was closed while investigations took place, but it reopened at lunchtime on Saturday. Police have appealed for witnesses.

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Barack Obama's former pastor says the media used him as a "weapon of mass destruction" in an attempt to derail Obama's campaign for the presidency, the Associated Press reported.
Speaking Thursday in Connecticut at a forum about race and religion, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright accused the media of taking out of context videotaped clips that showed him making anti-American statements from the pulpit of the Chicago church where Obama had worshipped for 20 years.
Wright said he was trying to convey the anger people felt after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He said the media failed to mention that he was a proud Christian.
He said the media's "intention was to use me as a weapon of mass destruction, to tear down that man's integrity."

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Take five… real ingredients that seem to go well together: Sambuca, botanical gin, freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice, and a bit of freshly squeezed lime juice with just a touch of simple syrup. That is, before you add the weed… then they sing a song of sixpence together!
That is the Sambuca Twist. No, it’s not a dance, but you may feel like dancing after you have one of these curious elixirs.
But how do you get the weed in there? Please, let me tell you what goes into this delicious combination of pretty to amazing in your glass.
You must decarb your cannabis. I know that there are many methods to decarb, but the very best way for your fine herbs is by using the Ardent FX Decarb Machine
Because, when you decarb cannabis in the oven, or the toaster oven for that matter, it is an unreliable and quite frankly a poor way to decarb. But first, what is decarbing and why is it so important when infusing cannabis into a recipe?
Decarbing is activating the non-potent THCa into potent THC, which is what happens when you light up your stick. At a certain temperature the cannabis undergoes several chemical reactions. The Ardent device is a microprocessor controlled to give you a perfect decarb every single time. No more burnt-up batches of your expensive cannabis.
I recommend the Ardent because I’ve bought several incarnations of this marvelous machine over the years. It makes my life much simpler- and less expensive! There’s no more burnt-up herb.
The Sambuca Twist gets its name from the infused simple syrup. That little thing known as a cross-fade is why it’s called a twist. Or really twisted, something like that… because I use exactly one-half ounce of the finest cannabis per cup of simple syrup. This takes a potent and delicious quaff, and elevates it into the clouds.
The Sambuca Twist is more than a sum of the parts. It must contain freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and the best gin that you can afford. The Sambuca should be from Italy as I love the original product the best. It’s pretty herbaceous in the nose, and it marries with the gin beautifully.
Ingredients for two rather robust drinks, and as some have said, containing irresponsible amounts of weed:
4 oz. Botanical Gin- I use Hendrick’s because it has that marvelous rose note that I think is quite beguiling
1 oz. Italian Sambuca
3 oz. Freshly Squeezed grapefruit juice
2 oz. THC infused simple syrup
Ten shakes of Peychaud’s Bitters- They’re colored bright red for a reason! Since Peychaud’s was invented for use by pharmacists in the early Apothecary, the vivid red color signified strength and potency.
½ oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice
Grapefruit zests- use lots of them. For your Scurvy. You don’t drink enough juice anyway.
How do you know you have scurvy?
Ask a Seafaring Pirate. One without hair or teeth. He has Scurvy. Don’t make him angry!
Pre-chill two Collins Glasses- the tall narrow ones, with ice and water to speed cooling.
In a cocktail mixing glass, fill ¾ with ice.
Add the fresh grapefruit juice.
Add the Gin and the Sambuca.
Add the THC infused simple syrup (more if you want a strong, strong drink...). Add the fresh lime juice.
Stir briskly to combine.
Pour the ice and water out.
Add fresh cube ice into your Collins glass.
Double strain the Sambuca Twist over the ice, and add a healthy amount of Peychaud’s Bitters over the top.
Garnish with freshly cut grapefruit zests.


Rihanna is set to grab the Number One spot in the UK album chart with her sixth studio album ‘Talk That Talk’ on Sunday (November 27).
The singer is currently holding off competition from boyband One Direction, who are presently at Number Two with their debut album ‘Up All Night’. They are one place ahead of Westlife, who are on to enter at Number Three with their new ‘Greatest Hits’ album.
For the first time since its release in January, Adele‘s ’21’ is set to be outside the UK Top 10 at Number 11. The Saturdays will also be hoping to improve on their current position, with their new album ‘On Your Radar’ presently at Number 15 in the rundown.
In the singles chart, Olly Murs is set to oust Rihanna from the top of the chart with his new single ‘Dance With Me Tonight’, which is on to push ‘We Found Love’ down to Number Two.
Kelly Rowland is on to enter at Number Four with ‘Down For Whatever’, with Avicii at Number Five with ‘Levels’ and former X Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson currently Number Eight with her new single ‘Nothing’s Real But Love’.
Check NME.COM on Sunday at 7pm (GMT) for the latest chart news.


Global TV is a popular Canadian TV broadcaster that has its own online streaming platform full of great content.
The problem is, many of you will have discovered that you can’t access the streaming service while you are outside of Canada.
So if you are a Canadian who is travelling, working or living abroad, you won’t be able to access any of your favourite TV shows on that platform.
The channel is also very popular amongst those in the US, but unfortunately, you can’t access it without some additional help.
In this article, I’ll show you how to access Global TV from outside of Canada no matter where you are in the world.
The tools you will need
Unlocking Global TV from wherever you are in the world isn’t as hard as you may think.
All you need is an app known as a Virtual Private Network, VPN for short. You might already have heard of them because they’ve become extremely popular.
Originally a VPN was developed as an added layer of security for you while you are connected to the internet. However, it just so happens that VPNs can also be used to unlock geo-restricted content such as Global TV.
By using a VPN, you can connect to the internet through servers located in another region (in this case, Canada), this will trick websites and apps into thinking you are in that region, giving you full access to the site’s content.
You will literally have the capability to access content from all around the world by clicking a button.
Pretty cool, huh?
So unlocking Global TV from outside Canada will be no trouble at all.
Where to get a VPN?
In my opinion, there is only one VPN that you should consider when you want to access Global TV from anywhere around the world, that is ExpressVPN.
ExpressVPN not only has an excellent track record when it comes to your security and privacy, but they are also one of the best VPN providers around for streaming online video content.
Their high-speed VPN servers will allow you to stream video content in full 4K, so you won’t have to put up with pixelated images ever again, nobody likes that.
If you’re still sat on the fence about ExpressVPN, they offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you aren’t satisfied with their service, you can get your money back.
However, if you are like me and enjoy having a little shop around, then you should certainly check out NordVPN and CyberGhost VPN. Both are excellent VPN services that are ideal for streaming content from Global TV from outside Canada.
The choice, my friend, is yours.
30-day money back guarantee
How to stream Global TV abroad
To stream Global TV abroad, follow these steps:
- Go to the ExpressVPN website, follow the link that says “Get ExpressVPN”, and select a VPN package suitable for what you need.
- Set up your account by entering your email address and entering your payment details.
- After this, download the dedicated ExpressVPN app from either your app store or from the ExpressVPN website.
- Once the app is installed, log in using your username and password or the activation code.
- Select a server located in Canada and click the Connect button. This will give you full access to Global TV.
- Lastly, visit the Global TV website or use their app and enjoy watching the content on their site.
30-day money back guarantee
Can I watch Global TV in the US?
Using ExpressVPN to access Global TV will definitely work if you are in the US. In fact, it will work in any US state or city, coast to coast.
So whether you are in the bustling city of New York, or the deserts of Arizona, you will have no problem accessing Global TV in the US.
You will also have no problem accessing Global TV from any other country in the world. Using a VPN will work no matter where you are.
What devices can I watch on?
You will be happy to know that you can watch Global TV on any device, whether it is your TV, Computer, Phone, Tablet, etc.
ExpressVPN has a huge number of dedicated apps that cover all of the popular devices, letting you unlock Global TV on them all.
There is nothing better than sitting in your local Starbucks watching the latest episodes of S.W.A.T. while knocking back your Frappuccino.
What can I watch on Global TV?
Most of the content on Global TV needs you to sign in using your cable provider. Some content is free, but you will need to create an account with Global TV (which is fairly straight forward).
There is also some content that you can access without the need to sign in, but it’s a very limited selection.
Here are some examples of what you can find on their site.
Daytime TV shows such as Tamron Hall, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Young And The Restless, The Talk, and Days Of Our Lives.
Primetime TV shows such as 60 minutes, Hot Ones, 48 Hours, Manhunt: Deadly Games, and ET Canada.
There are also some of the latest shows, such as S.W.A.T., FBI, Private Eyes, NCIS, and Bull.
If you are living in the USA or any other country in the world and wish to access Global TV from outside of Canada, then normally you’d be out of luck.
But, by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN, you will be able to unblock Global TV with the click of a button, giving you full access to the streaming platform from any of your devices.
You will no longer have to be inside Canada to access all of Global TV’s great content, you can now do so from the comfort of your own home, local coffee shop, or even work…
…just don’t let your boss find out.
Get ExpressVPN now and start streaming Global TV from anywhere.
I would love to hear how easy you found this process, so feel free to drop me a comment below.


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A hub where integration comes to life
CIPFA is committed to supporting health and care organisations to meet the challenges of improving public financial management within integration. We want to facilitate a positive impact on population health and wellbeing outcomes in places across the country.
Our integrating care hub is a free-to-join community of key partners, coming together to maximise collective efforts and thinking, share experience, shape policy, and inform the wider health and care sector. It will be a space where solutions are found for local government and the NHS as they embark on the next phase of the integration journey.
Making integration count
The government's approach to integration, as set out in a health and social care White Paper, focuses on prevention, and a recognition of the importance of place – the engine of closer alignment between health authorities.
However, it raised as many questions as it answered. What is the best way to effectively align or pool budgets? How do authorities set appropriate governance arrangements? Is it possible to align national and local outcomes?
As part of these government reforms, integrated care systems (ICSs) will become statutory bodies from July 2022. This could do much to drive needed change across the health and care sector. These bodies will incorporate integrated care boards, integrated care partnerships and place-based partnerships.
If integration is to be a success, these questions need solutions. Read more about the hub, and the challenges of integration.
Find out more
To join the integrating care hub, contact us on firstname.lastname@example.org

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Please throw some goat-dung my way!
Why goat-dung? To hurl at the sky.
Why the sky? To get a little water.
Why a little water? To make the burnt grass grow.
Why grass? To feed my cow.
Why a cow? To butcher it for the eagles.
Why eagles? To get eagle-feathers from them in return.
Why eagle-feathers? To put on my arrows.
Why arrows? To hunt my enemies’ cattle.
Why cattle? To get a wife.
Why a wife? To have a son.
Why a son? To pluck my lice.
Why lice? To go and die with them, an old man.
[a Nandi story from Kenya]
Inspired by: "Goats' Dung" in The Nandi, their language and folk-lore by Alfred C. Hollis, 1909.
Notes: You can read the original story online. Kenya is home to the black-chested snake eagle:
This Nandi chain tale inspired Verna Aardema's book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain. Her chain is more in the style of a "house that Jack built" way of telling the story: "These are the cows, all hungry and dry, who mooed for the rain to fall from the sky, to green-up the grass, all brown and dead, That needed the rain..." In her version, the feathers are for an arrow that a boy shoots at the sky to make the rain come.

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Date(s) - 05/13/2017
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Categories No Categories
The Downtown Silver Spring FRESHFARM Market is the second largest in our network of producer-only markets. This bustling, family-friendly market operates every Saturday year-round and boasts over 45 farmers and producers from DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Come and shop for conventional and Certified Organic fruits and vegetables; pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs; artisan sweet and savory baked goods; fresh milk, butter, and yogurt; goat, cow, and sheep cheeses; charcuterie; fermented foods and pickles; jams, jellies and sauces; honey; fresh oysters and handmade crab cakes; Maryland-made wines, beers, and ciders; flowers and plants; handmade soaps; and more!
The market is located in the heart of Downtown Silver Spring on Ellsworth Drive and Veteran’s Plaza. A public garage, accessible from both Georgia and Wayne Avenues, is located adjacent to the market site. It offers free parking on Saturdays and is convenient for loading your car with all of your finds.
This market accepts SNAP/Food Stamps and WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits and matches what you spend with free Matching Dollars. For more information, visit www.freshfarmmarkets.org/silver-spring.html


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So, Ireland are playing Cyprus at home tonight in what's an eagerly anticipated clash. I noticed that the FAI have initiated a campaign for supporters to get behind the new manager.
"The Football Association of Ireland today (Sunday) announced that EA Sports will give out 33,000 inflatable giant hands to Irish fans at Wednesday evening’s World Cup qualifier in Croke Park (7.45om). The hands call on fans to ‘Clap for Trap’ and will be distributed before the game.
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni said: “The game against Cyprus is our first World Cup qualifier at home. It will be very important for all of our fans to get behind us on Wednesday night. Irish fans really will be our twelfth man and I hope everyone makes their voice heard on Wednesday night”. Tickets for the World Cup qualifier match are still available through www.ticketmaster.ie and from ticket booths at Dalymount Park (opening hours Mon & Tue 12.00 – 20.00, Wed 10.00 – 17.00)."
I personally wouldn't wish "The Clap" on my worst enemy.

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The 50-inch Samsung PN50B550 Plasma Full HDTV was introduced this year and it is definitely going to be a hot TV to watch for as a Black Friday deal. Currently the Samsung PN50B550 is already on sale on Amazon.com for close to $1,000. There is a chance that you'll find this 50-inch Samsung Plasma HDTV for under $1,000 during the Black Friday and Thanksgiving sales.
Bcchardware has just published this review of the Samsung PN50B550.
Quote from the review: "The PN50B550 has a decent feature set, tons of inputs and excellent picture quality. Video played back from HD Satellite TV, Blu-Ray movies and even older HD DVDs is stunning. Even when up-scaling DVD movies, the Wii and SDTV, the picture quality is very acceptable as this unit does a much better job that I thought it would."
Read the full review on Bcchardware.
See also our tips on buying a TV on Black Friday.
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Patent application title: DATA CENTER OF HIGH HEAT DISSIPATION EFFICIENCY
Hung-Chou Chan (Tu-Cheng, TW)
Hung-Chou Chan (Tu-Cheng, TW)
Chao-Ke Wei (Tu-Cheng, TW)
Chao-Ke Wei (Tu-Cheng, TW)
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
IPC8 Class: AF25D3100FI
Class name: Refrigeration structural installation with electrical component cooling
Publication date: 2013-01-10
Patent application number: 20130008200
A data center includes a container, a server system, an air conditioner,
and an air guide. The container includes a floor, and a sidewall that
defines a through hole adjacent to the floor. The server system includes
a rack and a number of servers mounted in the rack. The rack defines an
air outlet apart from but facing the sidewall. The air conditioner
includes an evaporator and a condenser. The evaporator is positioned on
the top of the rack. The condenser defines an outlet and is sandwiched
between the bottom of the rack and the floor and extending through the
through hole. The air outlet of the condenser faces outside of the
container. The air guide is a sheet extending from an edge of the
evaporator that is distant from the rack and then bends to extend toward
1. A data center, comprising: a container comprising a floor and a
sidewall perpendicularly extending up from the floor, the sidewall
defining a through hole adjacent to the floor; a server system received
in the container and comprising a rack and a plurality of servers
received in the rack, the rack comprising a bottom plate and a top plate,
and further defining an air inlet and an air outlet both located between
the bottom plate and the top plate, the air inlet facing but being spaced
away from the sidewall; an air conditioner comprising an evaporator
positioned on the top plate and a condenser sandwiched between the floor
and the bottom plate and extending into the through hole, the evaporator
defining an air inlet facing the sidewall and an air outlet opposite to
the air inlet of the evaporator, the condenser defining an air inlet
facing outside of the container; and an air guide, the air guide being a
sheet extending from an edge of the evaporator that is distant from the
rack substantially along a direction that is parallel to the floor and
then bends to extend towards the floor, the air inlet of the rack being
apart from but shield by the air guide.
 1. Technical Field
 The present disclosure relates to data centers and, particularly, to a data center which is efficient in heat dissipation.
 2. Description of Related Art
 Data centers typically include a number of server systems and a cooling system for supplying cool air to the server systems for heat dissipation. However, heat dissipation requirements of the server systems typically cannot be both met, as current cooling systems cannot supply cool air to the server systems individually or selectively even though the server systems often require different amounts of cooling air.
 Therefore, it is desirable to provide a data center, which can overcome the above-mentioned problems.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
 Many aspects of the present disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawing. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure.
 The FIGURE is a schematic view of a data center, according to an embodiment.
 Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the drawing.
 Referring to the FIGURE, a data center 100, according to an embodiment, includes a container 10, a server system 20, an air conditioner 30, and an air guide 40.
 The container 10 includes a floor 12, a sidewall 14, and a ceiling (not shown), which cooperatively define a receiving space 16 between the floor 12, the sidewall 14, and the ceiling. The sidewall 14 defines a through hole 142, adjacent to the floor 12.
 The sever system 20 is received in the receiving space 16 and includes a rack 22 and a number of servers 24 mounted in the rack 22.
 The rack 22 is a hollow rectangular tube in shape and includes a bottom plate 222, a top plate 224, and a pair of parallel sidewalls 226 connecting the bottom plate 222 and the top plate 224. The rack 22 defines an air inlet 228 and an air outlet 230, positioned at two opposite sides of the sidewalls 226 that do not connect the bottom plate 222 and the top plate 224. The rack 22 is positioned such that the air outlet 230 faces but is spaced away from the sidewall 14 of the container 10, cooperatively forming a dissipating space 120 therebetween.
 The servers 24 are positioned between the air inlet 228 and the air outlet 230 and generate heat when working.
 The air conditioner 30 includes an evaporator 32, a condenser 34, a first refrigerant pipe 36, a second refrigerant pipe 38, and a refrigerant 310.
 The evaporator 32 is positioned on the top plate 224, and defines an air inlet 322, facing the sidewall 14 of the container 10, and an air outlet 324, opposite to the air inlet 322 of the evaporator 32. The evaporator 32 includes an evaporator coil 326 and a first fan 328 positioned between the air inlet 322 and the air outlet 324 of the evaporator 32.
 The condenser 34 is sandwiched between the floor 12 and the bottom plate 222 and extends into the through hole 142. That is to say, the condenser 34 is placed on the floor 12 and inserts into the through hole 142, and the rack 22 stands on the condenser 34. The condenser 34 defines an air inlet 342 facing outside of the container 10 and an air outlet 344 opposite to the air inlet 342. The condenser 34 includes a compressor 346, a condensing coil 348, and a second fan 350, all of which are positioned between the air inlet 342 and the air outlet 344 of the condenser 34.
 The first refrigerant pipe 36 and the second refrigerant pipe 38 are attached to one of the sidewalls 226 of the rack 22. The first refrigerant pipe 36 communicates the condensing coil 348 with the evaporator coil 326. The second refrigerant pipe 38 communicates the evaporator coil 326 with the compressor 346.
 The air guide 40 is a sheet made of, for example, plastic, and extends away from an edge of the evaporator 32 that is distant form the rack 22 substantially along a direction that is parallel to the floor 12 and then bends to extend towards the floor 12. As such, the air inlet 228 of the rack 22 is apart from but shielded by the air guide 40, forming a cooling space 140 therebetween.
 In operation, the heat generated by the servers 24 is directed into the evaporator 32 by the first fan 328 and is extracted from the dissipating space 120 and the cooling space 140 by a refrigeration cycle of the air conditioner 30. During the refrigeration cycle, the refrigerant 310 (liquid) is pumped into the evaporator coil 326 from the condensing coil 348 via the first refrigerant pipe 36. In the evaporator coil 326, the refrigerant 310 (liquid) is caused to evaporate into a vapor, generating cool airflow into the cooling space 140 for the servers 24. Then in the condenser 34, the refrigerant 310 (vapor) is directed to the compressor 346 via the second refrigerant pipe 38. In the compressor 316, the refrigerant 310 (vapor) is compressed and forced through the condensing coil 348, condensing the refrigerant 310 (vapor) back into a liquid and thus emitting the heat absorbed in the container 10 into airflow from the second fan 350.
 In other embodiments, more sets of server systems, air conditioners, and air guides can be employed in the data center 10 so that different systems can receive different amounts of cooling air according to need.
 It will be understood that the above particular embodiments are shown and described by way of illustration only. The principles and the features of the present disclosure may be employed in various and numerous embodiment thereof without departing from the scope of the disclosure as claimed. The above-described embodiments illustrate the possible scope of the disclosure but do not restrict the scope of the disclosure.
Patent applications by Chao-Ke Wei, Tu-Cheng TW
Patent applications by Hung-Chou Chan, Tu-Cheng TW
Patent applications by HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Patent applications in class With electrical component cooling
Patent applications in all subclasses With electrical component cooling


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The Sign of the Serpent Blog Tour!
YES! The Sign of the Serpent by Majanka Verstraete hits the shelves TOMORROW and we are celebrating with a week-long blog tour full of interviews and behind the scenes material. Check it all out by following along each day. And be sure to share it on social media! :)
February 11th –Literary Flits >> Guest post –Oh Hey! Books. >> Interview
February 12th –Archaeolibrarian – I Dig Good Books! >> Review –Character Madness and Musings >> Guest post –Incidental Inspiration >> Review
February 13th –Am Kinda Busy Reading >> Review –So Many Books, So Little Time >> Excerpt –The Phantom Paragrapher >> Review –Rockin’ Book Reviews >> Review
February 14th –Finding Magic In Books >> Interview –Book Briefs >> Review –Jazzy Book Reviews >> Review
February 15th –Smada’s Book Smack >> Excerpt –Cranky TBC >> Review –The Avid Reader >> Review


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- Season:October / November – April
- Province: British Columbia
- Accommodation: Some staff accommodation is offered, however housing is easily found
- Min Age:19
- Jobs: Central Reservations, Front Desk, Hotel Bellman, Hotel Duty Manager, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Laundry, Custodial Team Member, Guest Services Support, Retail Sales Associate, Rental Shop Associate, Lift Operator, Skating Rink Host, Ski & Board School Sales Desk Agent, Receptionist, Ticket Agent, Server, Bistro Attendant, Bartender, Concession Attendant, Food & Beverage Support, Cashier & Events, Prep/Short Order Cook, Dishwasher
- Interview Locations: Australia (Skype): Australia (Skype)
When the snow falls (and we guarantee it will) on a pow or bluebird day, Big White’s vast and varied terrain is more than enough incentive to make every day a ski day. Big White is a family ski wonderland with over 118 trails and annual snowfall of over 7.5 meters (25ft). Even on our busiest day, there is room on the slopes to spread out and explore.
With a population of approximately 153,148, Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Bordering Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters. Kelowna is one of the most liveable cities in Canada. In the recent Canada Pulse survey, 90% of residents reported “My city is a great place to live”.
Kelowna boasts all the amenities of a major city: fine dining, unique shops and vibrant culture, yet orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core. Spectacular vistas await those ready to explore. A delightful day can be spent sampling the award-winning wines of our numerous internationally-acclaimed wineries, while several championship golf courses draw enthusiasts from all parts of the globe.
Situated on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake mid-way between Penticton in the south and Vernon in the north, Kelowna residents and tourists alike find the lake offers wonderful opportunities for boating, swimming or fishing. The nearby mountains attract hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts of all descriptions.
Nightlife & Pubs
30 nightlife options that are sure to make any visitor feel like a local. Kelowna has welcomed many internationally acclaimed artists, bands and DJs, but Kelowna is also home to some of the greatest local artists anywhere in British Columbia. With Kelowna nightlife, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.
Winter Hours of Operation
Season Open Date: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Season Close Date: Sunday, April 9th, 2023
Surviving on your wages
The average entry level position for a first-year staff member at Big White starts at a wage of $15.20. Positions requiring experience, additional skills, or supervisory responsibilities start at higher rates per hour. Most staff work from 32 to 40 hours per week.
The average employee pays from $600 to $800 per month for shared accommodations. This ranges from several friends renting a house to two to four folks renting a one-bedroom condo. To help you in your search here is a link for hostel information at Big White.
Types of jobs you can get when booking your Canada working holiday with us:
- Front Desk Agent
- Reservation Agent
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Laundry Supervisor
- Night Auditor
- Mountain Check-in Night Audit
- Concierge Desk
- Hotel Duty Manager
- Maintenance Personnel
- Hotel Houseman
- Mountain Check-in Front Desk
- Mountain Check-in Duty Manager
- Mountain Check-in Bellman
- Custodial Team Member
- Guest Services Support
- Retail Sales Associate
- Rental Shop Associate
- Lift Operator
- Skating Rink Host
- Ski & Board School Sales Desk Agent
- Ticket Agent
- Bistro Attendant
- Concession Attendant
- Food & Beverage Support, Cashier & Events
- Prep/Short Order Cook
Surviving on your wages
The average entry-level job at Big White has a starting wage of between $15.20 and $16.20 per hour, and most staff work from 32 to 40 hours per week. A majority of staff pay from $600 to $800 per month for shared accommodation located at the resort.
Employment start dates vary depending on the position/department, so some time can pass between your arrival at Big White and when you will start working full-time hours. Because of this, you should come with sufficient money to support you for at least one month.
The fall and early ski season are a very busy time at Big White Ski Resort. Many prospective employees are arriving for job interviews and work. Also, everyone is looking for a place to stay during the winter. However, we still strongly recommend you arrive with pre-booked accommodation.
- Big White is pleased to offer a limited number of staff accommodation beds to our employees.
- Each manager will have a small number of beds to allocate to staff.
- Staff accommodation beds are proportionally allocated based on department size, so each department only has a limited number of beds.
- These units are in Snow Pine Estates, Happy Valley and the Village.
- During the hiring process, your potential manager will be able to let you know whether they still have any beds available. We will do our best to accommodate any location and housemate requests.
- These units range from apartments to houses, with anywhere from four people to eight people per unit. The units are fully furnished and include linens.
- These staff accommodation beds are proportionally allocated based on department size, so each department only has a limited number of beds.
- The allocation of beds will not be known until early November. Assume you do not have staff accommodation and plan accordingly.
Most staff will find accommodation through looking on the Internet, Big White’s Facebook page, calling the “For Rent” signs in the unit windows, getting our referral list, going to our local real estate companies or chatting with the building managers. The average employee pays from $600 to $800 per month for shared accommodation.
- These prices range from several friends renting a house, to two-to-four folks renting a one-bedroom condo. There are some apartments and condos available for rent in Big White, all are fully furnished with full kitchens, and some even have spas on the deck… VERY NICE!
- The cost of housing varies depending on the size and location of the apartment.
- The cost of housing is approximate $150.00 to $200.00 CAD/week, and a bond will also be payable.
- Urban Retreat Hostel is an excellent place to stay while getting yourself established, while conveniently being located on the mountain.
FREE Season Pass
Employees are eligible to receive a season pass for unlimited skiing and riding!
FREE Ski & Snowboard Group Lessons
What’s the point of living and working at a ski resort and never hitting the slopes? Group lessons are subject to space and availability, and must be booked in advance. Staff also receive 50% off private lessons.
Retail Discounts & Staff Sale
Discounts are available at Altitude, Dizzy’s, The Rider and Mountainside Gift Shop in the Village Centre Mall. All staff are eligible for 25% off soft goods (including jackets, pants, accessories, helmets, goggles etc.) and hardgoods (including skis, boards, bindings, boots, footbeds etc.) until December 15th. This is an excellent way to set yourself up for the season for a great price! When buying on the hill you know you’re getting products that work for our conditions, to ensure the best possible on-mountain experience. We have Masterfit University Certified Bootfitters onsite who specialize in ski and snowboard boot fitting to help you find the perfect fit, and a team of retail experts ready to help out!
An annual staff sale is held mid-November, where previous season’s products are up to 70% off! Ex-rental skis and boards are also available at great prices. Check with your Manager for the date and be sure not to miss it.
From December 15th onwards, staff will receive a 15% discount on soft goods and a 10% discount on hardgoods.
40% off Rentals and up to 25% off Repairs
Staff receive 40% off ski and snowboard equipment rentals, as well as 10% off for any family and friends. Ask our staff members in the Rental Shop about our great equipment!
All employees also receive 25% off services and 15% off parts in the Repair Shop.
Food & Beverage Discounts
We offer 40% off our regular prices at the Happy Valley Day Lodge. This discount applies whether you are on-duty or enjoying a day off, so bring your staff pass with you whenever you go out!
50% off Happy Valley parking permit
Big White Ski Resort and Big White Central Reservations staff have access to 50% off long-term parking in the Happy Valley overnight parking lot (discounted staff price is $200/month).
Free access to the staff fitness facilities (weight room and aerobics room)
There is the potential to earn a bonus payment upon the completion of your contract. Conditions apply.
There are great activities organized for staff – visits to hockey games in Kelowna, ice hockey tournaments between departments at the skating rink plus lots, lots more.
“It’s the snow” is our motto and we live up to our name with an average 750cm (24.5ft) of Okanagan Champagne Powder falling annually. Our bountiful, dry powder is legendary and was awarded “Best Powder” by Ski Canada Magazine in 2008!
As a family resort, we also put your safety first and want to keep you safe and happy while you enjoy our slopes. You will see our daily “Slow Zones” that make it easy for beginners and people that want to take it slow, and we also have our Safety Tips for using the resort and helping you to watch out for any little hazards Mother Nature may put in your path. We look forward to having you spend time with us out in the Champagne Powder this season!


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From the fairy-tale opera at the opening, to the concert in the closing tunnel, the Music Biennale Zagreb is proudly presenting its 29 program. releases that will offer audiences more than thirty concerts and music-events in the week. From the morning and afternoon programs for children and young people, evening prime concerts and late-night performances that will be attended by some of the most entertaining festival moments, the Zagreb Music Biennale aims to include the broad concept of contemporary music with the program concept.
Poland as partner country 29. Music Biennale Zagreb
During the Festival and its numerous events, the Zagreb Music Biennale has achieved a full range of partners - institutions and companies that help in realization. One of the most important partners of the project is the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Zagreb. Namely, 29. The Zagreb Music Biennale opens with the premiere of the opera Klothò of Polish composers Martyne Kosecke. Besides music, the director is also signed by a Polish artist - director Krzysztof Cichenski, costume designer and set designer Julija Kosek, and Bartłomiej Szlachcic is a video designer. This Polish technical team will be credited for this great Polish-Croatian event at the 22 Comedy Theater. April, and since the opera will be performed by the ensemble of HNK Ivana pl. Zajc in Rijeka, the opera will remain in their repertoire. Such partnerships between institutions and foreign embassies are key to project sustainability and greater community support. The Zagreb Music Biennale wants to thank the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Zagreb, which recognized the value of this production!
The full program of the Music Biennale Zagreb is available on the official web and facebook page:


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Zack’s review published on Letterboxd:
This is the kind of movie that I can see myself watching every year.
Each viewing will get sadder and sadder, the time it takes to reduce me to tears ever narrowing, until the mere thought of Will Oldham in a wooden bathtub is enough to make me cry.
Sorrow is nothing but worn-out joy.
An indie masterpiece.


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Parent Skill-Building Programs
Straight Up Treatment offers a variety of parent support and skill-building programs including behavioral modification and SPACE, which stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
The treatment focuses on changes that parents can make to their own behavior, they do not need to try and make their child change. Children and teens typically do not have to participate in treatment. This approach has been clinically tested and found to be just as effective as individual CBT therapy for children struggling with various forms of anxiety.
SPACE treatment is our frontline treatment approach to helping children who are ambivalent, unmotivated, or resistant to participating in individual therapy, and are struggling with anxiety related challenges. We also often recommend SPACE treatment for young children under the age of 11 years old, that require significant emotional and behavioral support from parents.
Starting on parent-skill building first allows parents to respond more skillfully to their child’s anxiety driven behavior, and to learn how to model more adaptive ways to respond to anxiety triggers. Children and teens learn most about how to manage distress, by observing and modeling parent responses. SPACE also helps parents learn how to stop enabling and reinforcing anxiety interactions.
What does SPACE treatment look like?
One of our specialized clinicians would meet with either one or both parents (ideally), for about 8 to 12 sessions, either in-person or virtually. Children may also be invited to join a session, if further behavioral observation or assessment of symptoms is needed. Treatment length, frequency, and interventions are customized to tailor each client’s needs.
Child Focused Therapy
We also offer individual CBT for children and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, social and academic challenges, and self-esteem issues. We recommend considering individual therapy for children ages 12 and older, that are able to verbalize and work through thoughts and feelings without significant parent involvement. We are specialized in helping children and teens with anxiety learn the tools and skills needed to face their fears, increase bravery and resilience, and boost self-esteem.
For child-focused therapy to be helpful and effective, it is important that your child is willing and motivated to participate in therapy. We do not recommend forcing children to see a therapist, as this usually leads to barriers in developing a safe and authentic relationship with their therapist, as well as resistance to learning helpful ways to manage stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions. We want to ensure that therapy feels like a collaborative and intentional experience, which we find to be most successful when working with clients of all ages.
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On Wednesday, the Princess of Wales shared a memorable moment with her husband Prince William as they showed their eldest son Prince George around Eton College.
The day was undoubtedly bittersweet because it was the first step toward George’s departure from his family and enrollment at the boarding school, even though he won’t start there until he is 13 years old.
Catherine wore her green Cefinn ‘Petra’ dress, which she had previously worn to visit Nuneaton earlier this month, in photos of her day out and looked stylish but at ease.
She completed the look with her Camilla Elphick toe-cap slingback flats and wore her hair loosely down.
The photographs demonstrate that Catherine frequently reuses her royal wardrobe items for occasions outside of the public eye because the private moment was documented by an onlooker.
It happens after the Princess skipped Royal Ascot with other members of the royal family on Tuesday and went to the National Portrait Gallery wearing Self-Portrait.
Catherine wore one of her favorite tailored dresses from the high-end line, which gives the impression of a jacket and pleated midi skirt, to look sharp.
After a string of fashionable appearances, including Trooping the Colour and the Order of the Garter on Monday, royal fashion enthusiasts undoubtedly hope she will make an appearance at Ascot this week in yet another stunning outfit.
Young Prince George was dressed in navy shorts, a short-sleeved shirt, and black shoes for their Wednesday visit to Eton College. He stood next to his father, Prince William, who was wearing a blue jacket and a pair of navy trousers.
In 1995, George’s father enrolled at Eton College, becoming the first senior member of the royal family to do so. It appears that George will follow in his father’s footsteps. The renowned school was also attended by his brother, Prince Harry.
William can be seen in one memorable archival photo signing the official attendance book.
Currently, George attends Lambrook School in Berkshire along with his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are typically photographed escorting their kids to the first day of any new school, which has given Catherine several “school run” fashion opportunities.
Every time the royal has been pictured walking hand-in-hand with her children to school while wearing a brand—from Michael Kors to Rixo—it has resulted in a massive sell-out.

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Try this easy dollar store DIY painted Fall leaves garland for a chic and neutral way to add seasonal decor to your home. Part of 5 days of Fall series.
Happy first day of Autumn friends!! Welcome to day 3 of the Fall Series. I’m sharing another easy and inexpensive Fall DIY, painted Fall leaves garland. This is our first Fall in Okinawa and I’m already missing pinecones and turning leaves that I usually collect. To make up for all of the beautiful green foliage outside, I’m bringing a little Fall color inside. Let’s get started!
Easy Painted Fall Leaves Garland in Copper and White
Supplies for painted Fall leaves:
- Dollar store leaves
- spray paint
- needle and thread
How to assemble leaf garland:
- Spray paint leaves and let dry. (I painted 4 boughs of leaves white and one bough copper.)
- Remove each individual leaf from stems with wire cutters or scissors.
- To start the garland, tie thread around the first leaf to hold into place then thread on remaining leaves.
Tip: Double the thread or try embroidery floss.
I hung the garland right above the piano on my washi wall (you can find that DIY HERE). There’s just enough orange and copper peeking through. It’s lovely.
We had a really hot day today but inside with the AC running and touches of Fall decor here and there makes it cozy!
UPDATE: Fall Series 2015Day one: Copper Pumpkins Fall Centerpiece
Day two: “Dollar Store” Fall Wreath
Day three: Painted Fall Leaves Garland
Day four: Watercolor Pumpkin Printables
Day five: Japanese Inspired Coasters for Fall
Make sure to check out 50 + Fall seasonal and holiday decorating ideas, DIYs, and free printables for the season.
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Flower firms close over reducing sales
Posted Monday, January 21 2013 at 02:00
Dropping sales. Uganda’s flower industry continues to experience low sales due to volatilities in its major markets in Europe and the Americas.
Uganda’s flower industry continues to face pressure on account of falling sales, high costs of business, bad weather, Eurozone crisis and government’s failure to offer support to local producers where necessary.
Last week, Elma Roses, located in Mukono Districts exited the market joining a list of others that have closed shop in the recent past.
Other firms that have closed include Sayifah Flowers, Victoria, Melisa, Shalum, Venus Farm, Vero, Magic, Expressions Company, and MK Flora among others.
Speaking to Daily Monitor, Mr Lawrence Kazibwe the owner of Elma Roses, said it had become inevitable for them to close due to low sales and government’s decision to priotise foreign firms.
He said there was no way local firms would grow if the government does not give them support.
Data from the Uganda Export Promotion Board indicates that in 2011, Uganda exported 5,765 tonnes of flowers worth $30.6 million, while in 2010 3.472 tonnes worth $22.4 million were exported.
However, the industry has since 2008 registered a slowdown in the growth of sales as economic volatilities continue to batter Europe and the Americas – some of the key markets for Uganda’s flowers.
When contacted about the matter Mr Silver Ojakol, the commissioner for external trade at the Trade Ministry, said his office had not been furnished with the details of the happenings in the industry.
He said: “I am just hearing this from you. They have not asked us for assistance. There are issues that we can resolve but this can only happen if we know of them.”
He added: “Some problems are outside our control and we cannot solve them. Take for instance, the Eurozone crisis that has crippled businesses. Remember Europe is our biggest flower market.”
Meanwhile, efforts to reach Ms Juliet Musoke, the Uganda Flowers Exporters Association executive director were futile as she could not pick or return our calls by press time.


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Ulster prides itself on providing the finest bespoke hotel carpet in the world.
A fabled hotel with a mythical reputation, L’Imperator was once a favoured haunt of Ernest Hemingway, Picasso and Ava Gardner.
Now reborn thanks to the Maison Albar Hotels brand, the five-star facelift by Naço Architecture, features luxury bespoke hotel carpet in the corridors and stairs from Ulster.
As a perfect example of matching the design brief, the subtlety of the carpet design melds perfectly within an exceptional hotel that was once emblematic of Nimes.
Taking visitors back through the hotel’s glorious history, L’Imperator has been entirely transformed by Marcelo Joulia, a French-Argentinian architect and founder of Naço Architecture.
Our rich blue carpet, which starts in the impressive lobby and flows seamlessly through the corridors, features a gold border that mirrors the design in the beautiful wrought iron lift.
Both the lift and the archway that you go through to access it are just some of the many reminders of the past found that connect to the hotel’s artistic past. For the velvet sofas in the cloister artist Thierry Carretero largely drew inspiration from the ginkgo biloba tree, a symbol of the hotel.
Many other artists contributed to the décor of the common areas including pop art by Warhol and Vasarely, a paint-on-textile mural by Claude Viala, and original lithographs and engravings by Michelle Champetier.
Within this elegant décor, the luxurious colour and finish of the Ulster carpet perfectly counterbalances all these elements to match the overall design vision.
Thanks to our patented weaving technology and world-class designers, the only limit to our carpet designs is your imagination. However, as Maison Albar Hotels – L’Imperator proves, sometimes less is more.
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PCG, as headed by psycho Gerald R. Flurry, is one of the most dangerous and damaging COG cults in existence. So it’s satisfying to watch them struggle in spite of their arrogant hubris.
Long has PCG, despite its meager membership, aspired toward lofty ambitions in a mad quest to futilely reclaim WCG’s lost glory as it worships at the grave of Herbert W. Armstrong. One of those goals was to reacquire and reopen the old Ambassador College Bricket Wood campus in England, which we found out completely failed despite wildfire online rumors to the contrary.
Money seemed to be a huge problem in its attempts to acquire Bricket Wood, which isn’t surprising considering how deeply in the red PCG’s is financially. This has not stopped them from trying to open a college in England in anyway, since these fanatics refuse to admit failure, as that would suggest they aren’t God’s chosen people.
New reports have surfaced that PCG wants to buy different property in England to open Flurry’s new college. PCG is therefore attempting to purchase Edstone Hall in the English Midlands for about $4.5 million, a cheaper price tag than Bricket Wood’s Hanstead House. Yet, it should be noted that while Flurry’s bid has been accepted, the purchase is not even close to finalized and there’s a strong chance this attempt will also fail. That $4.5 million is still a hefty burden on a dwindling flock that’s already heavily indebted after major construction projects, which doesn’t even take into account how very expensive it is to live in England, especially around Edstone Hall where the upkeep costs and taxes will be horrendous.
And that transitions into other problems with a COG cult trying to establish a significant presence in England. There’s a reason why most COG organizations have even weaker influence and membership in the United Kingdom. Aside from the cost of living and doing business there, England is much more secular and more progressive, both within the government and the culture, than the United States.
England is much more weary of cults and religious extremism in a country that doesn’t have the same tax-exempt benefits for churches. That’s likely why a recent Internet campaign to oust Flurry’s “The Key of David” program from England’s CBS Reality channel was a resounding success. Expect also that the British government, should Flurry be successful in his bid to purchase Edstone Hall, will put PCG’s curriculum under the microscope and perhaps even enforce various edicts on what the college teaches and who they accept as students. England is not a bastion for kooky religions to bunker down in quiet seclusion like America is. Just ask the Church of Scientology about their struggles to function in British society.
Of course, it’s deeply important to COG members, including those in PCG, to have a connection with the United Kingdom, as a fundamental Armstrongist belief is the incorrect assertion that the U.S. and U.K. are Manasseh and Ephraim, respectively, of the so-called Lost Ten Tribes of Israel and are therefore key to the prophetic unfolding of the world’s end. PCG loonies are hoping to dig up England and Ireland looking for “Israelite” artifacts.
Yet, PCG may quickly find that that “Ephraim” is not so welcoming of their particular brand of dangerous insanity.


What is 192.168.1.101?
192.168.1.101 belongs to the IP address scope usually utilized on home computer nets where Linksys broadband routers are used. The routers DHCP configuration automatically assigns 192.168.1.101 to one of the PCs in the network. The DHCP range of a large number of Lynksys routers by default begins with 192.168.1.100, so the first PC gets this IP and the PC connected after it will get 192.168.1.101 and so on.
No hosts on the open Internet can be found on this IP address since 192.168.1.101 is defined as a private IP address. If you start getting messages that point to 192.168.1.101,there is nothing to worry about. They are probably from some of your local PCs.
What is a private IP address?
There are three blocks of IP address space used for private local networks. They are used by IANA (The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) and are not to be used on the Internet. Instead they are supposed to be used with internal web sites or intranets
They are as follows:
- 10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255
- 172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255
- 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255
Private IP addresses are meant for devices that rest behind a router or some other NAT device or proxy server. These addresses are utilized to provide an additional range of addresses or to hide systems from the public Internet.
What is NAT?
NAT or Network Address Translation is an Internet standard that enables a local-area network (LAN) to use two sets of IP addresses: one for internal traffic and another one for external traffic.


Residential home sales in the four county Northern Colorado area continue on a record breaking pace. The 2,215 homes sold in June represented a 10% increase over last year and the median price broke $300,000 for the first time, hitting $305,000, an increase of 14.2% from June last year. For the first six months of the current year home sales are up 8.3% and the median price is up 14.9% to $298,725.
By area, Weld County leads the way with a 15.2% increase in sales and Larimer County has the highest price increase; up 18.8% to $300,000. Boulder County has the highest priced homes with the median price up 10.7% to $387,500.
The net active listings increased 10.8% to 2,840 homes available for sale at the end of June but this is way down from the 4,016 listings at this time last year. With a projected demand for 11,000 homes over the next six months the current supply is equivalent to a miniscule 1.5 months when a balanced market between supply and demand is considered to be a six month supply.
Another interesting number is that of all the homes sold in June, the average selling price was 100.4% of asking price. This is the first time this figure has gone over 100%. The figure for the year to date is 99.8%, up a full point from last year and up more than three points from 2011.
As for time on the market, the homes sold to date this year have averaged just 37 days to offer compared to 44 days last year and a more normal 96 days as recently as 2011.
The largest category of residential homes is resale single family detached homes and many services track average selling prices instead of median selling prices so we wanted to take a look at this. The rapid increase in selling prices began four years ago and since then prices in Boulder County have increased 32.9% to $570,684, in Broomfield 37.2% to $454,321, in Larimer 30.5% to $346,239 and in Weld County, a whopping 51.7% to $278,537. Year over year prices are up 12.4% in Boulder, 15.8% in Broomfield, 11.3% in Larimer and 14.5% in Weld. To put this in perspective, from 2004 to 2011 the net average price increase was less than 1% and we have never had a double digit year over year price increase in the years that we have been tracking the market.
Obviously the short supply and record demand fueled in part by low mortgage interest rates, high rental rates and soaring prices for new construction have put us on this path but the good news is that we don’t foresee any balloon forming and prefer to treat this as more of a correction from years of minimal price increases and not enough new homes being built. In other words, get used to higher selling prices and a supply that falls short of demand.
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Hemispherically lateralized rhythmic oscillations in the cingulate-amygdala circuit drive affective empathy in mice.
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The brain circuit responsible for inducing fear in a mouse watching another mouse in distress has been identified.
Empathy allows us to resonate with the emotional states of others. In particular, fear is contagious. Researchers had previously found that a mouse seeing another mouse in some kind of distress exhibits a fear response.
Now, a team led by researchers from the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea has uncovered the brain circuit in mice that produces this ability to perceive and share fear. Specifically, they found that oscillations between two regions in the right half of the brain drive this empathetic response.
Since all mammals display a similar response to the distress of another, the researchers consider that a similar brain circuit plays an equivalent role in people. They also think that its disfunction could be behind psychiatric disorders that interfere with the ability to show empathy.
- Neuron 111, 418–429 (2023). doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.11.001

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Jam-making enthusiast and allotment aficionado Jeremy Corbyn is "totally anti-sugar", the Labour leader revealed today (19 September). The left-winger was taking part in an online hustings on MumsNet when he dropped the snack-related bombshell.
Asked to name his favourite type of biscuit, he said: "I'm totally anti-sugar on health grounds, so eat very few biscuits, but if forced to accept one, it's always a pleasure to have a shortbread."
But social media users were quick to point out that one of his favourite past times, making jam, involves using the sweet preservative.
The MumsNet biscuit question has become a political rite of passage, with former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown causing a very minor controversy by apparently dodging the question in 2009. He later admitted to indulging in "anything with a bit of chocolate on it".
Then Conservative leader David Cameron, meanwhile, told the forums he likes oatcakes "with butter and cheese".
More recently Labour leadership challenger Owen Smith declared in August that he was "BIG on biscuits." He added: "Custard creams a definite favourite, but round my nan's as a boy I used to like a Garibaldi. You've got to like a biccy named after a revolutionary."


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CMS Stands Pat on Exchange Formulary Requirements
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) took a very stand-pat position on formularies and P&T committees in its parallel 2017 final rule1 and Call Letter2 for qualified health plans (QHPs) that offer individual and small-business health insurance policies on the federal and state marketplace exchanges. There has been considerable controversy over alleged discriminatory drug tiering, within the marketplace exchanges and in Medicaid and employer plans, too. But to the dismay of disease advocacy groups and the relief of insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers, the CMS’s March publication of the rule and letter makes almost no policy changes in the pharmaceutical access category. The agency simply restates that it will continue to perform “outlier analyses” of potential tiering improprieties and a second review of whether formularies are omitting certain drugs as a way of warding off members of certain disease groups from joining their plan.
Prescription drugs are one of 10 “essential health benefits” every QHP must provide. The CMS has established some general requirements in each of the 10 categories, but the CMS has never spoken on the issue of acceptable tiering. That won’t change based on the 2017 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which establishes legal obligations, and the associated Call Letter, which provides unenforceable guidance.
P&T committee responsibilities go pretty much unmentioned in both documents. In 2016, the CMS established a new requirement that all QHPs have a P&T committee. The 2017 Parameters rule and the Call Letter don’t follow up, which was a disappointment for Carl Schmid, Deputy Executive Director of the AIDS Institute, who doubles as the coordinator of the “I Am Essential” Coalition, a group of patient advocacy groups formed when the CMS first considered what should be included in essential health benefits. Schmid had expected the CMS to provide additional guidance on P&T committees at a minimum, and worries that the agency may be relegating that requirement to a far back burner.
Nor does the CMS establish any new requirements with regard to tiering of drugs, a controversial issue among many disease advocacy groups given that some QHPs have put expensive drugs—sometimes all the drugs for a single disease—in the highest tier requiring substantial patient copayments. The CMS, as it has said in past years, is continuing to do “outlier analyses” of QHPs to see whether QHPs are discriminating against any patient population via adverse tiering. But the agency has neither established any standards in this area nor publicly disclosed any remedial actions it has forced QHPs to take.
Some believe these outlier analyses are flawed. Beatriz Duque Long, Senior Director of Government Relations at the Epilepsy Foundation, says, “We believe the outlier analysis can be faulty because if all issuers engage in discriminatory practices, then they are not outliers and would not be identified by the analysis. We’ve shared this concern with CMS on several occasions.”
The Call Letter elsewhere refers to an apparently separate analysis that examines whether the formulary carries the drugs for certain diseases that are recommended by nationally recognized clinical guidelines. This review includes the following diseases: bipolar disorder, breast cancer, diabetes, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), multiple sclerosis, prostate cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and schizophrenia. This review appears to differ from the outlier review in that it looks to see whether the QHP is using drug nonavailability as a way of discouraging certain patient groups from becoming members of the plan.
While the CMS has talked about potential adverse tiering and discriminatory cost sharing, the state of Florida has done something about it. It forced four QHPs to reposition their acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) drugs on lower tiers in 2016 as the result of an administrative complaint filed at the CMS by the AIDS Institute and the National Health Law Program. In reviews of silver plans, the AIDS Institute found that some issuers were placing every HIV drug, including generics, on the highest cost tiers and beneficiaries would be responsible for paying 30%, 40%, or even 50% of the cost of the drug until they met the plan’s maximum out-of-pocket limit.
The CMS never did anything about that complaint. However, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty sent a memo to all insurers in November 2015 saying that he would deem plans to be discriminatory if they did not limit patient cost sharing for HIV medications to levels that are similar to Florida’s “benchmark” plan. The benchmark limits patient copays to $40, $70, or $150 per 30-day supply, depending on the medication.
A spokesman for Humana in Florida says, “We changed our formulary requirements with respect to HIV/AIDS drugs in compliance with all Florida laws, including Florida’s HIV/AIDS Safe Harbor regulation.” CoventryOne, Cigna, Humana, and Preferred Medical were the four plans cited in the AIDS Institute’s complaint.
Given the AIDs Institute’s success in Florida, more disease advocacy groups may be starting to think about pursuing changes at the state level to marketplace exchange formularies perceived as discriminatory, an effort that may have a parallel prong as those groups also press the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to add tiering prohibitions to its formulary model act, which is currently being modernized.3
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. HHS notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2017. Fed Regist 2016;81;(45):12204–12352.Available at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-03-08/pdf/2016-04439.pdf. Accessed March 25, 2016.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 2017;Letter to issuers in the federally-facilitated marketplaces. February
292016;Available at: www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/Final-2017-Letter-to-Issuers-2-29-16.pdf. Accessed March 25, 2016.
- Barlas S. Drug companies and physicians push for tighter P&T committee standards. P T 2016;41;(4):206–207.


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This is what I was doing when I got followed outside for above photo shoot. I wanted to document the corn. Yes, I know, weird but I've never lived this close to corn. Cows? Yes. Corn? Never. The saying "high as your eye by the 4th of july" is no kidding, this stuff grows like wildfire. The tassels are on now, and the ears are forming. I love the fuzzy husks. They are themselves, tiny pieces of art. Close up pictures reveal tiny hairs and droplets of water, that you don't notice when you're just looking. I love having a high resolution camera. sometimes you find amazing pictures inside of the pictures, which someday, I'll post about.
Girl boots. They are going to grandma robin's house next, who has horses, so they had to bring boots.
End of a hot day, laying in bed, driving grandpa nuts.