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Hey Canada — are you happy with your Top 10? I was, with two exceptions: I didn't feel that either Mark Day or Adam Castelli had done enough to make the finals. Mark is a tad too goofy to be taken seriously and I don't feel that Adam's vocal skills are up there with some of the others who did make the cut. If I were voting, I would have wanted to back Martin Kerr and Kaitlyn Dawn so that they could reach the Top 10 but, hey, I'm an American…what do I know? I can't get my own picks here in the US of A to the finals sometimes! 😉
Anyway, I thought that Jake gave some really sound advice to the finalists going into this week's David Bowie night:
- Pick great songs
- Be memorable
- Be lovable
- Make an impact
From what I saw last night, some of them took than advice and ran with it and others, well, marched to the beat of their own drummer (and that is NOT a slam on Drew…you'll see…) In any Idol competition, song selection makes or breaks a contestant with the latter happening more times than not. We singers love some songs that we should NEVER sing and in this type of a situation, one needs to be a little more objective when choosing what will win over the fans. The Music of David Bowie is a really tough songbook to work with because while it is not very challenging music-wise, it's eclectic styles and sometimes downright weirdness can make a good singer sound bad and a so-so singer sound worst unless they play it up in the performance. I was afraid for the kids and after watching and listening, I was surprised at how most of them stayed away from the more familiar songs in favor of lesser known tunes.
Here's what I experienced from my laptop for this round:
Drew Wright – Five Years
Tough to go first on the first night of finals and equally difficult to play the drums while doing it but this boy held his own very well and I actually liked it! The vocals may have suffered a little but, hey, it's Bowie — don't have to possess a great voice to pull it off. He looked comfortable, sang well and kept a steady beat — worked for me. I can understand what Jake and Farley were saying but I think his originality will win the day and buy him another week if not more.
Adam Castelli – Rebel, Rebel
Most unique entrance of any Idol ever and it will NEVER happen in America! Sass is correct that the song has little melody but it was perfect for this boy whose vocal qualities are limited at best. I wish I could warm up to him but it's just not happening for me. However, others seem to dig the vibe so that and his originality should buy him another week at least.
Mark Day – Dancin' In the Streets
I forgot that Bowie and Jagger covered this song. It's also one of the most overused Idol songs — right up there with Ain't No Mountain High Enough. Ok, this kid's got a good voice but he's a bit too much of a goof ball for me to take him seriously. He did choose a good song for his voice from the Bowie song pile and, yes, he did camp it up a bit but that's his gimmick. How long it will sustain him in this competition is anyone's guess. But he CAN sing. Might get him through this week if no one else feels like me.
Mookie Morris – The Man Who Sold the World
My hubby is much more familiar with the Bowie Collection than I am but he was hard pressed to remember this tune. I haven't figured this young dude out yet but he has a unmistakable presence that helps him transcend his very different vocal tone. The young girls should carry him far into the finals for sure.
Amberly Thiessen – Space Odyssey
Interesting song choice for this young gal and not one I would have chosen for her, especially with all the changes in style. And she did the Natalie Merchant version? Didn't know there was one. This is a case of bad song choice, even though I agree with Zack that she sang it well and did it in her own way. Could end up being a case of the "bad song choice blues" should she end up on the bubble this week. I'd hate to see her go because she is a good singer.
Sebastian Pigott – Let's Spend the Night Together
Now, can you say great song choice? However, he DID mess up the delivery in a few places…ok, MORE than a few…OK, he goofed up big time. I don't think it will hurt him much because this young man has charisma to spare and he's already captured the hearts and votes of many a young Canadian maiden. I will say that he'd better clean up his act for next week or else – fans CAN be fickle. Should be safe in spite of it all.
Earl Stevenson – Rock and Roll Suicide
Well, this obscure little number was perfect for his vocals and his personality. Talk about the Jason Castro/Taylor Hicks of the North! I need more time to figure this one out and from the looks of it, he will be around for quite some time.
Katherine St-Laurent – Cat People (Putting Out Fire)
She has a tendency for screaming and tonight was no exception. I didn't like the song on her however it looks like the judges did. She has a HUGE voice but I'd like to see her select something that shows it off rather than songs she feels she needs to ram down our throats. She'll be safe, no doubt, but I want more SINGING from her. Please!
Theo Tams – Silly Boy Blue
I can tell you from experience that classical training is the best vocal conditioning for ANY type of singer. This alone puts this boy a cut above the rest vocally and it shows. Another edge he has is that he IS a musician and that comes through in every performance. Zack did feel the need to burst his bubble a tad but I don't think that will slow him down one bit. Safe for a long time.
Mitch MacDonald – Moonage Daydream
I still can't get past this boy's thin über-tenor sound. It's not cartoonish but it drives me a bit crazy. He is very comfortable on stage and has the right performance intensity but it's the tone color that throws me off. Decent song choice, rocked the tune, good stage presence. Maybe safe. Maybe not.
Ok, I'm not sure if there is a bottom two or three north of the border so I'll choose my usual three for "das boot" this week and then adjust as I need to. This week's bubble dwellers, IMHO, should be Mitch, Mark and Amberly, though I really don't want to see her there, with "das boot" going to Mark Day. Will I be correct for my first CI Top 10? Stay tuned…


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Alberto Del Rio is currently a professional wrestler from Mexico who was a mixed martial artist for some time. He is popular for his period in the WWE. He was named Dos Caras Jr. when he was a mixed martial artist. You may explore in details below the life, career and net worth of Alberto Del Rio in 2020.
Early Life & Biography:
Alberto Del Rio, Alberto El Patron, Dos Caras Jr. birth name is José Alberto Rodríguez. He was born on May 25, 1977, in San Luis Potosí city in Mexico. His family is very popular in the wrestling field. The family members that are icons in the field including his father Dos Caras, his uncle Mil Máscaras and his cousin Sicodelico Jr.
Alberto Del Rio was probably grown and raised in his hometown. He graduated with a degree in architecture from the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí. His brother is also in the field, his name is El Hijo de Dos Caras, and he was born in 1988.
Personal Life:
Alberto Del Rio has been into marriage, divorce, engagement and has children that are officially and publicly confirmed. He was married to Angela Velkei for around four years. They were divorced in 2016, and they had three children together, one of them is a son named Joseph Rodriguez.
Following his divorce, Alberto Del Rio had a relationship and was engaged to the English retired professional wrestler and actress Saraya-Jade Bevis who is known as Paige, but they split in 2017. Alberto Del Rio received his American citizenship in 2018.
Career, Awards & Nominations:
Alberto Del Rio was growing up in a family where wrestling is the main thing. He started with Greco-Roman wrestling and participated with the national team of Mexico when he accomplished many titles with them. He was going to participate in the Summer Olympics in 2000 in Australia, but his country decided not to go because they didn't have enough funding.
Alberto Del Rio decided to be a pro in wrestling and began training with his father in 2000. He completed during his early career in Mexico and Japan. He later was signed to the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, and he was with them for around four years. His career with the WWE began in 2009 with a contract of 3 years.
In 2018, Alberto Del Rio might be competing in the Triplemanía XXVI.
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A raunchy middle-aged couple from Sleaford who had sex on a car bonnet were secretly filmed by a passer-by.
Shop worker Sophie Browne, 18, filmed the fornicating couple as she walked home from a nightshift at Aldi.
The couple, believed to be in their 40s and described by Sophie as "a big bald guy and woman", were filmed running out of their house butt naked and having sex on Eastgate at around 12am on Monday.
Sophie took to Facebook to share her footage which was shared by thousands of users before it was taken down.
She wrote: "Last night, walking home from work about midnight. And I have to walk past and witness this.
"I hope the people fornicating on the bonnet of the car are being safe and are also the owners of said car.
Seeing as they are in public and didn't mind anyone watching, I got a short snap.
"It was pretty shocking. I was walking home and saw these two people running out of a house naked.
"They ducked down behind a car and at first I thought they were hiding or streaking for a bit of fun.
"When I walked past I saw the man, who was a big bald guy, and the woman on the front of someone's car.
"They didn't have a stitch of clothes on and just carried on.
"They saw me and didn't say anything so I got a quick sneaky video.
"I was a bit shocked. There is a time and a place. It was their choice, it was a nice, warm night."
Sergeant Rachel Wells, of Lincolnshire Police, said: "Having sex in a public place is an offence and is classed as outraging public decency.
"Witnessing behaviour like this would be a shock for anyone and passers-by could be deeply offended.
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Lovers of pasta, I have bad news, not just for your waistlines but also your backs.
What you put in your body doesn't just have its effects on the waistline or the the heart, but also in the way your muscles work and contract.
Chronic back pain can be a result a bad posture, yes, but doctors say 1 out of 4 times, it's result of a bad diet and insufficient nutrients.
There is a very distinct link between what we eat and the back pain we experience. Although there is evidence that food can increase inflammation, be careful about dismissing your back pain as purely dietary as it could be the sign of something more serious.
When you eat a food group that causes inflammation, it result in having the tissues swell up, which then press to nerve to cause the pain sensation. Limiting food groups that cause inflammation can limit chronic back pain. Here are six inflammation causing food that no one talks about.
- High-saturation fat: Store bought donuts or pork ribs are highly responsible for causing chronic back pain. Reason being, the food additives added to these high trans and saturated fat foods create an inflammatory response with the heart, resulting in causing pain in the upper torso. Aim for leaner meat and eliminate fats from your diet if suffering from back pain.
- Sodium: Excessive sodium consumption, particularly in people who are overweight, has close ties to high blood pressure, liver, kidney and heart disease. Sodium is important to our body's function, but too much can be harmful and can result in uneasy joint and muscle contractions. Use Himalayan pink rock salt wherever possible.
- Anything 'white' flour: Be it bread, biscuits, pasta or a wrap, white flour is super high in refined carbs. These carbs convert to simple sugar in the body which result in huge spike in inflammation. If you can't cut carbohydrates from your diet during back pain, choose wholegrain variety where there are more grains and seeds involved, so to increase the fibre intake.
- Sugar drinks: Drinking sugar-rich drinks spike the blood sugar level and releases a hormone called cytokines which aids to inflammation of the muscles. If you lessen your sugar intake, the inflammatory hormones won't get triggered hereby, decreasing the associated pain.
- Partially-hydrogenated oil: The fatty oils such as vegetable and sunflower oil are also to be blamed for enticing the inflammatory hormones. Start getting label savvy and read what's in your oil. Look for anti-inflammatory fats found in coconut oil, olive oil and good quality canola oil.
Do you get back pain? What other foods do you think can cause chronic back pain? Share below.


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I come to you today from my bed in cubicle 5, Ward 29 at Freeman Hospital, courtesy of my friend's mobile broadband whatsit thingummy.
After struggling on with pneumonia for six weeks at home, and with that setting up considerable inflamation in my lungs in an asthmatic way, I finally gave in at the end of last week. I emailed the ward Charge Nurse on Thursday evening, basically with a very miserable email saying that I knew he couldn't do anything through the ether, but I was fed up with things as they are and I could do with some advice as the infection just won't go away and I'm struggling. On the Friday morning I phoned my consultant and left a message on his secretary's answer machine, saying how things were and asking if the consultant could call me back. By mid-afternoon there'd been no return call so I rang again, this time getting through the secretary who took a very detailed message and said that she'd ask Dr H to phone me when he was finished with the patient he was seeing at the time. He called back about half an hour later and after a relatively brief conversation suggested that I come into hospital to get sorted out with IV antibiotics and IV aminophylline. I'm now back on the oral antibiotics, and the pneumonia at last seems to be abating, although there's still considerable inflamation in my lungs and improvement in asthmatic symptoms is slow, so I'm still on the supplemental oxygen and I'm still on the aminophylline infusion. The docs have now started to reduce the infusion a little, and I have to say that I'm not convinced by the success of this as my peak flows have dropped again (averaging 130 pre-nebuliser, and 180 post-nebuliser, which is better than it was before I came in), but we'll see how it goes.
One of the women from lung function came up yesterday to do my spirometry. She was quite shocked by very low FEV1 of 0.36 L and asked if I was waiting for a transplant! 'No,' I said, 'It's asthma.' To say she looked surprised is definitely an understatement, and I have to say that it left me feeling a bit shaken up that she should think that I was in need of a lung transplant :o/
I'm still not sleeping well and I'm incredibly tired. I know it's going to take a while to recover from this, because although I didn't reach the critical point, I did have a very long and protracted struggle at home, and not a particularly easy ride once I got to hospital. At least I seem to be on the mend now, but I could certainly do with some good quality sleep ... and perhaps a few less tubes would be good too.
I have to say that having use of my friend's dongle thingummy (why is it that the word 'dongle' cracks me up in a very childish manner? ;oP ) has made the world of difference. The Patientline TV/radio/telephone/games/internet unit above the bed is okay for everything except internet, and it all costs a small fortune. Actually, it's internet is completely useless and crashes at the first sign of being used on most occasions, rendering it almost completely useless. At least with this mobile broadband whatsit I can access the internet and keep in touch with my friends, and my OU peers ... although it has to be said that I have no brain at the moment to do any OU studies, which is a bit of a bugger seeing as my final project for my current course is due in in about three weeks time :oO !!!
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Weekly Entertainment Guide – Fall Festivals, Fringe & Fine ArtListen
Robin Bloom offers two dozen suggestions for what to do this week.
Art Appreciation
"Wrath of the Gods: Masterpieces by Rubens, Michelangelo, and Titian" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art focuses on one of the finest works by the great Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, Prometheus Bound, in the new exhibit The Wrath of the Gods: Masterpieces by Rubens, Michelangelo, and Titian, opening September 12. In order to gain a deeper understanding of this significant painting in the Museum's collection, the large-scale piece is presented alongside works by the Renaissance and Baroque masters who inspired Rubens, including Tityus by Michelangelo (on loan from the British Royal Collection) and Tityus by Titian (on loan from the Museo del Prado). Neither work has ever been displayed together with Prometheus Bound. Works by northern European artists such as Michiel Coxcie and Hendrik Goltzius are also included, through December 6. Accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. If you go this weekend, see key paintings by Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir – many not seen in the U.S. before. Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel and the New Painting focuses on the early struggles and subsequent rise of the art movement known as Impressionism, closing Sunday, September 13. Pictured: Prometheus Bound, by Peter Paul Rubens (Philadelphia Museum of Art: Purchased with the W. P. Wilstach Fund, W1950-3-1).
"Aftermath: Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz" at Berman Museum of Art
A special exhibit commemorating the 14 anniversary of the 9/11 attacks opens Friday, September 11 at The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Aftermath: Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz features 50 images taken over a nine month period by the only photographer allowed to document the World Trade Center site over the course of its transformation from disaster zone to construction site to memorial, through December 22, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 10, 4pm-7pm, 601 E. Main Street, Collegeville, PA. Pictured: North Bridge and Winter Garden, 2001 by Joel Meyerowitz, collection of the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Gift of John Hugh Newman.
Andy: A Popera
Catch the world premiere mashup of opera and cabaret with Andy: A Popera, a co-production by Opera Philadelphia and Bearded Ladies Cabaret, bringing the philosophy of Andy Warhol to life, September 10-20. Presented as part of the 2015 Fringe Festival, the production draws from the life and work of the artist who blurred the line between the high and low and asks what happens when a man becomes a brand. With music by Heath Allen and Dan Visconti and libretto by John Jarboe. The diverse group of performers includes Mary Tuomanen as Andrei, Malgorzata Kasprzycka as his mother Julia, Kristen Bailey as socialite Edie Sedgwick, Scott McPheeters as actress Candy Darling, Kate Raines as feminist writer and would-be assassin Valerie Solanas, and Sean Lally as Joe. Accompanied by 12 members of the Opera Philadelphia Chorus under the direction of chorus master Elizabeth Braden. The site specific work takes place in a Kensington warehouse, transformed into a den of pop iconography, performed in English with all performances at 8pm, 1526 North American Street, Philadelphia. Note: this show is almost entirely sold out. Photo by Dominic M. Mercier.
Pantea Productions' "Soldier Bear"
Pantea Productions combines puppetry, shadow theater, dance and animation in Soldier Bear. Written by Leila Ghaznavi and directed by Candace Cihocki, the World Premiere Fringe Festival production tells the unlikely and unbelievable World War II story of an orphaned Iranian bear cub, found by a Polish soldier stationed in the Middle East during World War II, raised and given a rank position, ultimately fighting the Germans, September 9-19, Plays and Players Theater, 1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of Pantea Productions.
The Girl's Guide to Neighborly Conduct
Tangle Movement Arts, the all-female circus arts company, returns to the Fringe Festival with The Girl's Guide to Neighborly Conduct, exploring how to greet strangers, when to take out the recycling, and what it means to find home. The seven person cast swings from trapezes and cartwheels across the dinner table, merging circus arts, dance and theater, with four performances, September 10-12 at Philadelphia Soundstages, 1600 N. 15th Street, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. Photo by Michael Ermilio.
What's Happening
Global Philly 2015
Global Philly 2015 is a 60 day international exposition celebrating and showcasing Philadelphia and its diverse heritage, presented by the Global Philadelphia Association. Focusing on international themes and issues with 150 arts and culture events at venues across the city. This week's events include an opening ceremony on Thursday, September 10, 5pm-7pm, at WHYY and:
Campus Philly's CollegeFest
The annual CollegeFest is back this Saturday, September 12, 10am-4pm, geared to welcome new and returning college and graduate students to the Philadelphia area – one of the largest college "towns" in the country – with food trucks, free music and entertainment, free admission to museums and cultural attractions in the area, and more. Check in at the CollegeFest site at Dilworth Park to get a wristband for free museum admission at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and seven other participating museums. Photo by Andre Flewellen.
Philly United Jazz Festival
Odean Pope headlines the 3rd annual Philly United Jazz Festival, Saturday, September 12, 1:30pm-10pm, South Street West between Broad and 16th Streets, Philadelphia. Other performers include Sam Reed, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, the United States Army Jazz Band and more, presented by the Philadelphia Daily News and Lifeline Music Coalition. Free. Photo courtesy of Lifeline Music Coalition.
Philly Festivals
The 6th Annual Philadelphia Honey Festival is back to raise awareness about the importance of bees to our environment, the impact of local honey on our economy, and to promote urban beekeeping and gardening with sweet activities for the whole family including children's activities, open hive talks, honey tastings, guest authors, home brewing with honey, cooking with honey, honey Happy Hour, vendors, and more. The Festival takes place Friday, September 11, Wagner Free Institute of Science, Saturday, September 12, Wyck Historic House and Garden, Sunday, September 13, Bartram's Garden, Philadelphia. Free and open to the public, rain or shine.Learn how to live a greener life at the Clean Air Council's Greenfest Philly, in its 10th Year, Sunday, September 13, 10am-4pm, the largest environmental festival in the Philadelphia area, with over 100 exhibitors and vendors, food, live music, live demonstrations, beer garden, kid-friendly activities, and more, Headhouse Square, between 2nd and South and 2nd and Pine, Philadelphia. Free. Photo by Darragh Dandurand. #SassySaysCelebrate Latino culture and music at the 31st Annual Feria del Barrio, the Centro de Oro neighborhood festival offering food, art, crafts, children's activities, and live entertainment this Sunday, September 13, 12pm-5pm, North 5th Street between Lehigh and Cambria Avenues, Philadelphia. Part of Global Philly 2015.
Penn's Landing Activities
Enjoy Pennsylvania Coast Day at Penn's Landing, Saturday, September 12, 11am-4pm. At Independence Seaport Museum, see the Philadelphia Ship Model Society "Fun Float" – various scale model ships including warships, steamships, sailing ships and submarines from 1-6 feet in length and TEACH FLEET, the world's largest LEGO ship model collection. Also, knot tying, navigation activities, tours of the historic ships Olympia and Becuna, free boat rides on the RiverLink Ferry and Patriot, and free kayaking and pedal boating, Walnut Plaza, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. Photo by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.Spruce Street Harbor Park hosts a Fall Fest, September 11-13, as the pop-up park transitions to autumn-themed regional craft beers, food trucks, live music and children's activities, Columbus Boulevard at Spruce Street, Penn's Landing.Celebrate Mexico's Independence with a fiesta this Sunday, September 13, 1pm-7pm, and a day of food, crafts, and music at Penn's Landing's Great Plaza. Entertainment includes Diana Reyes, Al-K-traz, Rivales de la Sierra, and more. Presented by the Mexican Cultural Center and the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia. Part of the PECO Multicultural Festival Series. Free. Part of Global Philly 2015.
Philly Food Festivals
The inaugural South Philly Sausagefest takes place Saturday, September 12, a local food and craft beer festival with sausage-themed food and live music by local bands including Swift Technique, the Whips, Callowhill, and Taylor Ash, plus children's activities and more, 12pm-8pm, West Passyunk Avenue at Broad Street, Philadelphia. Presented by the Newbold Community Development Corporation.The Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is Sunday, September 13, 11am-5pm, as Main Street is lined with over 50 of Philadelphia's best food trucks, gourmet food vendors and local farmers' markets, food-centric arts and crafts, beer garden, live music on three stages and more, to kick off the Manayunk Restaurant Week beginning Monday, September 14. Theme is apples, as food trucks compete to create apple menu items. Photo courtesy of Manayunk Development Corporation.
30th Annual Mushroom Festival
Head to the "Mushroom Capital" for the 30th annual Mushroom Festival this weekend. Festivities kick off on Friday, September 11, 5:30pm, with a community parade and dancing in the streets and continues on Saturday, September 12, 10am-7pm and Sunday, September 13, 10am-5pm. Enjoy cooking demonstrations by professional chefs, mushroom delicacies, children's activities including an old fashioned carnival, nearly 200 vendors, an antique and classic car show, live music, and more, rain or shine off Route 1 in Kennett Square Borough, PA.
Brandywine Festival of the Arts
The annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts is this Saturday, September 12, 10am-6:30pm, and Sunday, September 13, 10am-4pm, featuring hundreds of juried artists exhibiting one-of-a-kind works along with live music, children's activities, street fair with food and more, at Brandywine Park's Josephine Gardens, Wilmington, Delaware. Photo courtesy of TCDavis. #SassySays
Regional Music Festivals
The first Rutgers University Camden Big Funky Arts & Music Festival is Saturday, September 12, 2pm-8pm, with live music at 4pm. Bands include Big Sam's Funky Nation (pictured) and New Sound Brass, plus children's activities and more, Johnson Park, 2nd and Cooper Streets, Camden, NJ. Free. Photo by Bob Adamek Photography.The 6th annual Phoenixville Blues Festival returns Saturday, September 12, 12pm-10pm, with The Dukes of Destiny, Noah Wotherspoon Band, Billy The Kid and the Regulators, Vanessa Collier, and more. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to Reeves Park, Borough of Phoenixville, PA. Rain or shine.The 24th Doylestown Arts Festival returns to Bucks County Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 10am-5pm daily, with over 160 vendors offering clothing, fine art, furniture, glass, jewelry, pottery and more. Also, live music on five stages, food, pro cycling and family activities, rain or shine in Doylestown Borough, PA. #SassySays
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Celebrate the Atlantic Ocean at the Atlantic City Seafood Festival, Saturday, September 12, 11am-7pm, and Sunday, September 13, 11am-6pm, with over 50 restaurants and culinary personalities featured. Meet chefs and taste their creations, enjoy children's activities, cooking demos, live music, art, wine seminars and tastings, paddle board race, and more, Bader Field in Atlantic City New Jersey. Free admission. #SassySaysThe 19th Cape May Food & Wine Celebration kicks off September 11-20. Events include Beer Tasting Dinner, Champagne Jazz Brunch, Brew Cruise, Chocolate Lovers Feast, Fisherman's Wharf Tour, Flights of Cheese at Seaside Cheese, Gourmet Brunch Walk, Grilling at the Vineyard, Harvest Brew Fest, Self-Guided Wine Trail, and more, presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities, Cape May, NJ. Most events for adults only.The 10th annual Ship Bottom Irish Festival takes place Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 with craft and food vendors, live music by the Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, Band of Rogues, Irish Step Dancers and more, rain or shine, 10th Street and Shore Avenue, Long Beach Island, NJ. Children 15 and under free.
"Late Nite Catechism" at Bristol Riverside Theatre
Stay up for Late Nite Catechism at Bristol Riverside Theatre, starring Nonie Newton-Riley, the international one-woman hit interactive comedy by Maripat Donovan and Vicki Quade that is part catechism class and part stand-up comedy, September 9-13, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. Photo courtesy of Bristol Riverside Theatre.
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"The ukulele is a small but passionate instrument", we're told. Tonight's gig opened with local learners, The Ukelele Orchestra of Sunny Leith, and some very funny banter. Australian Ukelele Death Squad comprises electric ukuleles in many sizes and a saxophone, banishing comparisons with George Formby straight away (although admittedly they did include a Formby homage).They played with energy and head-banging – Grieg's 'In the Hall of The Mountain King' was spectacular. As is customary at ukulele events, there was lots of audience interaction – ukuleles appeared from all corners of the room for the final number. It was a wide-ranging programme (even including a Sonny and Cher number) and they created a frantic, euphoric atmosphere which left everybody smiling.
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The MISSION IMPOSSIBLE series of films is an undeniable hit. Any series of films that can make it to six films qualifies. They've been able to do so with a continuing cast, adding members as they've gone along says a lot about the team behind the movies. That they've been able to go this far and continue to make exciting action packed films that don't play to the lowest common denominator is something to be proud of. This week the sixth film in the series, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT makes its way to disc and odds are it will be this week's hot rental.
At the end of the previous installment (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION) Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team were able to track down and capture Solomon Lane (Sean Harris) the man they felt was tip of the iceberg for a group known as The Syndicate, a criminal consortium many in intelligence didn't believe existed. With Lane in custody that attitude changed and so did the Syndicate. With his capture the group is now a rogue terrorist group called the Apostles.
As the film opens Hunt is on a mission to buy 3 plutonium cores in Berlin. With Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) and Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) on his team he is caught off guard when the Apostles take Luther hostage. To save his life Hunt allows the plutonium to leave his hands and a new mission is assembled to track down nuclear weapons expert Nils Debruuk, a man who designed nuclear devices for John Lark. They do so in the hopes of using him to find Lark, a man they are certain has plans for those devises and the plutonium.
CIA Director Erica Sloane (Angela Bassett) is not pleased with this turn of events. In an effort to rein in the IMF team and save face she assigns Special Activities Director agent August Walker (Henry Cavill) to shadow Hunt and his team every step of the way. As the team shifts into gear to take on a different challenge their mission changes from moment to moment as new players enter the arena. When one contact they are supposed to meet is killed they set out after the killer, the mission morphing into something new.
Along the way the team encounters MI6 agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) who we met in the previous film. But is she there to help or to hinder them? Cross, double crosses and triple crosses are found throughout the film and it isn't until the final 30 minutes or so that we know just who is responsible for what and what they then intend to do. Needless to say it isn't something good and is in fact devastating for the world. But isn't that always the case in these films?
The movie is an action packed thrill ride from start to finish. But it's not just those action fueled moments that make the film work on various levels. The movie works because it's smart and has a deep story behind it. It works because you find yourself caring for the characters we've come to know and love in the course of six films. It works because it combines the action and intelligent story with humor and emotions, a difficult mix at best and one that they seem to accomplish with ease.
Cruise continues to show why he's one of today's top stars. He has a charisma about him that is undeniable. He also seems to have found that fountain of youth in his appearance that only Dick Clark seemed privy to. Still insistent on doing many of his own stunts he broke his ankle doing one of these, a painful item to watch is you go looking for it. In an interview the cast members when asked what he did after it happened said he got up and continued walking on it until the shot was done.
The rest of the cast is amazingly comfortable in their roles as well. Pegg remains the comic relief and does it well. Rhames is the tech wizard who cares more about his friend than many realize. Ferguson shows that she is worthy of being on the team and let's hope she remains there if the series continues. And Cavill shows that he can handle a role other than Superman and do a solid job of it.
I've found I've been able to watch and re-watch all of the movies in the series and know I will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. They're never tiring and always guarantee a good night's film to watch. This one is no different. The only problem with the film is the same problem the others had. It ends and leaves you wanting more. So let's hope that the success of this film ignites the spark for them to carry on. If James Bond can reach double digits then why not Ethan Hunt?


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Ronald Melzack, an author of the hugely influential gate control theory of pain, on an important paradigm shift over the last half-century.
the final President's column from Gerry Mulhern; new obesity report; Doctoral Award winners; proposed special group; IAPT register; Society website; and more
a novel contribution to the theory of mind; rethinking psychosis; protecting children from violence; and more
Christian Jarrett fires some questions at David Halpern, a psychology graduate working in the corridors of power as Director of Research at the Institute for Government
Amanda C. de C. Williams talks to three people who have used their own pain to ease that of others
Christopher Eccleston explains how psychology is working to help people disabled by pain
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How to learn scales in every key effectively
How to learn scales in every key effectivelyin PB Guitarstudio FORUMS Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:06 pm
by ICanOnlyCarry50ChickensAtATime • 14 Posts
I wonder what you think is the most effective way to learn playing a scale in all keys? I usually play around the circle of 4th/5th and either play every scale in a certain position, according to the 14 position system or try to play all scales in a small area on the fretboard, e.g. from the 5th to the 8th fret.
What do you think is an effictive way to practice playing in all keys?
In addition: Nice jam tracks belonging to the circle of 4th/5th are highly appreciated!
RE: How to learn scales in every key effectivelyin PB Guitarstudio FORUMS Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:20 am
by hudsontoronto • 79 Posts
It looks like you know what you are talking about, my view is that it takes a really long time, decades yo learn this scales in all keysand the answer to you question is simple, just practice every day for years and it will become second nature for you, NOW what ever you can do to
Make it more interesting is a bonus, like backing tracks, jamming in a band, turn off the Internet, turn off the tv, have no distractions, set a goal and keep on it until you get there.
There is really no other way.
So make your jorney fun for in that path we all shall walk.
RE: How to learn scales in every key effectivelyin PB Guitarstudio FORUMS Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:32 pm
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Right here on my website - again all FREE for anyone to download:
Circle of 5ths practice method
RE: How to learn scales in every key effectivelyin PB Guitarstudio FORUMS Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:31 am
by Gitarmats • 1 Post
I can't speak for anyone else, but the way I practice scales goes something like this..
When I learned my first scale I learned the A minor scale.. I learned the first position the usual way of repeating the pattern over and over... I just kept noodling with it until eventually I knew it all over the neck. So the A Minor scale has kind of become my 'foundation' scale.. I was jamming A Minor for months, so I got it down to that point where you can just point out random notes on the fretboard and tell if they are in the scale or not.
For example, when learning A Harmonic minor I can view it as the A Minor with a little adjustment, same with Melodic Minor.
I got A Melodic minor down all over the neck in about 30 minutes since I already knew the A Natural minor so well. Just a little adjustment and then memorizing where the adjustments are and then I got it! But you were aksing about keys..
So once I know the pattern all over the neck in one key, I'll just make a backing track for let's say G minor... At first I approach it as "A Minor a whole step down" but after a while it becomes it's own scale and then I work towards getting it down as good as my foundation A minor scale where I can just look at the guitar and see all the notes 'light up' on the neck... Basicly just jamming with the scale and gaining more and more control as you do it. You'll also get the other benefits of actually playing along with something... Phrasing, dynamics, timing and the overall feeling of having fun by just 'jamming out'
I'm not claiming to be able to play in all keys effortlessly, but that's how I'm training myself to do it it and it seems to be working fine for me so far.
I hope my message here was of some help or interest.. If you don't have the equipment to make backing tracks I could help you out.. I make new backing tracks for myself regularly and sending them via e-mail wouldn't be an issue
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Halifax RLFC have signed experienced winger Jodie Broughton for the 2020 Betfred Championship season.
Broughton has spent the last four seasons with French side Catalans Dragons after two years with Huddersfield Giants. The 31-year old had previously spent four seasons with Salford Red Devils after beginning his career at Hull FC.
Broughton represented England Knights on three occasions, scoring a total of four tries across his three appearances against France and Ireland.
Halifax Head Coach, Simon Grix, said: "He definitely brings Super League experience. He's played a lot of games and been very consistent in his time. He's a big unit that brings pace at the same time and that'll be a valuable asset to us.
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Project Chandrayan-II came tantalisingly close to remotely land an unmanned spacecraft on the lunar surface. Does India's space programme stand up to cost-benefit analysis or is ISRO just "reaching for the moon"?
Indian space odyssey is a story of rags to riches. With a humble start which saw aspiring space scientists transporting rudimentary rockets on bicycles for launch amidst the coconut plantations of Thumba in Trivandrum, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come a long way. Its Project Chandrayan-II came tantalisingly close to remotely land an unmanned spacecraft on the lunar surface. Chandrayaan-II was preceded by Chandrayaan-I which in 2008 crash-landed on the moon and sent analysis indicating presence of water.
Chandrayaan-II was boosted into space on a GSLV rocket on July 22nd and has an orbiter and a lander (Vikram- named after the doyen of the Indian space programme- Vikram Sarabhai) which carries a rover (Pragyan). Scheduled to soft-land on moon's south polar region on September 6th, the lander deviated from its programmed trajectory during the final phase of descent, lost communications and is presumed lost. The orbiter is reported to be performing as per its design parameters.
If Vikram had made a safe landing, it would have placed India amongst the three countries that have done this successfully- US, Russia and China. Israel's lunar landing also failed earlier in April under almost similar circumstances.
The Chandrayan-2 project was initiated in 2007 in collaboration with the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos). Chandrayan-I cost approximately Rs 386 crore while Chandrayan-II had been budgeted for Rs 978 crore.
ISRO's next ambitious space project is Project Gaganyan in which it plans to send Indian astronauts into orbit by 2022. Shortlisting of potential candidates is already in progress and their training is likely to be conducted with Russian assistance.
The question which begs an answer is can India afford the luxury of dabbling in costly space ventures with a ranking of 130 out of 189 countries in the latest human development rankings released by the United Nations Development Programme.
As per ISRO handouts, Chandrayan mission objective was to validate Indian technical capability to soft land on lunar surface and conduct explorations and host of scientific experiments with the rover.
Mlswamy Annadurai, former ISRO scientist and Project Director for Chandrayaan-I and Mangalayaan, was quoted in the media as stating, "This is important for various reasons.... It could be exploring the South Pole, attempting soft landing or imprinting India's tricolour on the moon for centuries to come". Justifying the cost to benefit ratio, he said, "At a modest budget of about Rs 390 crore, it (ChandrayaanI) discovered water on the moon, a path-breaking discovery then. In retrospect, the cost is much lower than the marketing budgets of big companies. Even in this (Chandrayaan-II), only Rs 100 crore went into the mission and the rest went into upgrading the existing infrastructure, which is currently being used for other missions as well."
The space remains an unexplored frontier. Human genius is not beyond coming up with the means in the future to mine/ farm planets far from Earth. There are already corporations in the US who are in real earnest developing appropriate technology. Though India is far from reaching this level, ISRO maintains that such missions are but stepping stones towards future capacity building.
Critics of the Indian Space programme decry the fact that a country which trails behind all indices of human development, is spending millions on rocketry that contributes little to the GDP in terms of any tangible benefits apart from an occasional outpouring of national pride.
Often the example of such advanced countries like Germany, France and Japan is cited who definitely have the technological capacity but refrain from space ambitions believing it not worth the cost for the national exchequer.
Economy, which actually lays foundation for national power, benefits from mass-marketed technologies which sell at great premium - civil aviation, Internet Computer Technology (ICT) to name a few. Niche technologies like space on the other hand have limited commercial value and add little to the national treasure.
- Space exploration is glamourous, makes for excellent showcasing of one's scientific and technological progress and perhaps this is the reason that it has received bipartisan support from all political parties.
- India has maintained research stations in Arctic and Antarctica for long to remain involved and be in a position to participate in future commercial exploration of these frozen continents. Perhaps ISRO is working on a similar logic with the promise that someday in the future the investment will turn out to be a hugely profitable endeavour.
- Space is projected to be big business with even private players like Space X spending billions. Indian satellite launch capability has been commercially in use. We can only hope that the precious resources which India continues to invest in its space programme will pay the country rich dividends in times to come.
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Retaliating to the escalating sanctions against Russia's banking and energy sector imposed by the West over the confrontation in Ukraine, on August 6, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree limiting the import of agricultural, raw and food products from the United States, the European Union and other countries. The following day, Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev announced that Russia would ban all beef, pork, fish, fruit, vegetables and dairy products from the EU, the U.S., Canada, Australia and Norway for a period of one year.
The specific categories of items whose import has been banned are: Beef; pork; poultry (chicken, duck, goose, turkey, guinea fowl); salted meat, meat in brine, dried meat and smoked meat; fish, crustaceans and other marine/freshwater invertebrates; milk and dairy products; vegetables, edible root vegetables and other tubers; fruit and nuts; sausages and analogous meat products, meat or blood sub-products, processed food products based on them; processed products, including cheese and curd with vegetable fat base; and food products containing dairy and vegetable fats.
The Russian measures do not contain any "grandfathering" provision allowing for the performance of pre-existing obligations and were introduced with immediate effect in relation to all affected imports. Canadian and U.S. exporters will therefore need to identify whether performance of their contractual obligations remains possible in view of the new measures. According to the Canadian Meat Council, up to $50 million in frozen pork products may already have been in transit to Russia when the new ban was imposed.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and other federal government departments is currently assessing the impact of the embargo on Canadian agricultural and seafood exports to Russia. Canada's agricultural exports to Russia amount to more than $500 million annually. It is the fourth largest market for Canadian pork and sold about $260 million of product there last year. Russia is also the second largest export market for U.S. chicken. Last year, America exported roughly 267,000 metric tons of chicken, worth about $309 million.


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C1. Protected areas
a. Total extent of protected areas: on land
b. Total extent of protected areas: at sea
c. Condition of Areas/Sites of Special Scientific Interest
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Condition – State/Response Indicator
Indicator Description
This indicator shows the extent of UK protected areas both on land and at sea. The two extent measures are a calculation of the net (non-overlapping) extent of protected areas using mean high water as the boundary between the on-land and at-sea measures.
The indicator also shows the condition of terrestrial and coastal features on Areas or Sites of Special Scientific Interest (A/SSSIs). A/SSSIs are designated for their 'features' – habitats or species which give them their scientific interest. Each country in the UK assesses the condition of features and reports either the area or the number of features in favourable or unfavourable-recovering condition. These assessments are converted to percentages in this indicator, to allow them to be combined, but the percentage does not equate exactly to the area that is favourable or unfavourable-recovering.
The total extent of land and sea protected in the UK through national and international protected areas, and through wider landscape designations, has increased by 7.4 million hectares, from 21.2 million hectares (ha) in December 2014 to 28.6 million hectares at the end of May 2019 (Figure C1i).
This increase is almost entirely down to the designation of inshore and offshore marine sites under the European Union (EU) Habitats Directive, the designation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) in English, Welsh, and Northern Irish waters, and designation of Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPA) in Scottish waters. The extent of protected areas on land has increased by 11,200 hectares since 2014.
The percentage of features, or area, of Areas or Sites of Special Scientific Interest (A/SSSIs) in favourable or unfavourable-recovering condition increased from 67% in 2005, to 86% in 2014, and remained stable at 85% in 2019 (Figure C1ii). The proportion of features or area of land in unfavourable-recovering condition (the light blue part of Figure C1ii) has increased from 14% in 2005 to 35% in 2019. These changes reflect improved management of sites, but may also be affected by a greater number of sites/features having been assessed over time.
Figure C1i. Extent of UK nationally and internationally important protected areas: (a) on land and (b) at sea, 1950 to 2019.
- The boundary between protected areas on land and at sea is mean high water (mean high water spring in Scotland). Coastal sites in the indicator are split between 'on land' and 'at sea' if they cross the mean high water mark. At-sea extent includes offshore marine protected areas out to the limit of the UK continental shelf. The area of UK sea is calculated at 88,613 million hectares.
- Based on calendar year of site designation. For 2019, the data cut-off is 31 May. The calculation method and projection of spatial areas has changed since the last publication of this indicator (2018); these data are therefore not directly comparable to those presented in previous publications (see the 'Indicator description, Extent' section for further details).
- Extent is based on the following site designations: Areas of Special Scientific Interest (Northern Ireland), Sites of Special Scientific Interest (England, Scotland and Wales), National Nature Reserves, Marine Conservation Zones, Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, Special Areas of Conservation (including candidate Special Areas of Conservation and Sites of Community Importance), Special Protection Areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Areas, National Parks.
Source: Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage.
Figure C1ii. Cumulative proportion of Areas of Special Scientific Interest (Northern Ireland) and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (England and Scotland) in 'favourable' or 'unfavourable-recovering' condition, 2005 to 2019.
- England figures based on area. Scotland and Northern Ireland figures based on number of features.
- Based on data to the end of March, except in 2006 and 2008, when data are to end of December. Data were not collated in 2007.
- Imputation has been used to calculate the breakdown between favourable and unfavourable-recovering for Northern Ireland for the years 2009 to 2011.
- Figures exclude condition of A/SSSIs notified for geological features only.
Source: Natural England, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage.
Assessment of change in extent and condition of UK protected areas
Long term
Short term
Latest year
Total extent of protected areas:
No change (2019)
Total extent of protected areas:
Increased (2019)
Condition of A/SSSIs.
No change (2019)
Note: Assessment of this indicator is based on comparison of latest data point with a 3-year average from the baseline, using the three earliest consecutive years available. See 'Assessing Indicators' for details.
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Last updated: September 2019
Latest data available:
Extent data (C1a and C1b) – 31 May 2019
Condition data (C1c) – 31 March 2019
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9 Awesome Mother's Day Gifts For Under $20 From Kmart
Mother's Day Gifts
For Under $20
From Kmart
Mother's Day is right around the corner and if you're looking for some simple Mother's Day Gifts that won't break the bank then I'd suggest heading to Kmart. I really think that with Mothers Day gifts it's the thought that counts. Even though I suggested some moderately extravagant Mother's Day Gifts for myself in the form of experience gifts, I really don't need anything more than a token gift to say that my kid's care (or that my partner cares and takes the kids out to buy something for me!) And same for my mum, even though she deserves the world I think she's happy with a little something to show I thought of her.
(Also how cute is my little photo-bomber!)
Dressing Gown: $19
Because dressing gown. These were super soft and fluffy. I don't NEED a dressing gown because I already have two from previous Mother's Days, but if you don't have one these are lovely.
Sensory Deprivation:
Ear muffs + eye mask = peace at last. Recommended for mums with small children.
Bath Products: $5-$12
I don't really like bath products myself, I'm not really a bathy person. I mostly just feel awkward laying naked in water. BUT my mum loves this stuff and while I tend to prefer to buy for her from Lush or The Body Shop, sometimes when the pennies are tight Kmart has got my back with these pretty little packs.
Most Comfortable Bra Ever: $15 for 2
I am wearing one of these right now. My boobs have never been happier. These are so very very comfortable. I never thought I could love a bra without an underwire this much.
Books: $9-$19
From what I could see all the books in Kmart are under $20! Awesomeness! I haven't actually had the time or attention span to sit down and read a book for YEARS, but in theory a good book is a great gift.
If you're mum still has a DVD player (My mum does. I do not). I highly recommend these movies if you want to make your mum sob uncontrollably.
CANDLES! : $6 each
ALL THE CANDLES! Or maybe just 3 of them for $6 each would look lovely and then when the candle burns down you've still got the candle holder for future candles. Because nobody can have too much candle related stuff. (I know I can't)
Fake Plants: $10
Because nothing says I'm lucky to be alive like giving your mum plastic succulents. (Actually they would be good for me. My mum can actually keep plants alive. I cannot).
Wine Glasses: $1 each
Because you're probably the reason your mum drinks. (Joking!) I would appreciate $1 wine glasses though because I constantly smash mine. I can't have nice things.
Adorable Journals: $4 (plus $5 for a pair of rose gold pens!)
How cute are these? And you can also get a couple of rose-gold pens for $5 to go with them. So sweet for Mummas who like to write.
Kitchen Stuff: $2 each
I maaaayyybbbeeeee put together a present for my best friend from this stand a few weeks ago. She told me she didn't own any measuring equipment. No measuring spoons, jugs, or cups. WHAT?!? She bakes!!! HOW???? I felt the need to rectify that immediately! So if you're mum is missing a few bits and pieces in the kitchen this whole stand is just $2 each.
Bonus Gift – Star Wars PJs: $25
Soooo these are actually $25… and they're technically men's wear… but I want them.
I hope that helps you choose a Mother's Day Gift for your mum, or maybe gives you some ideas of what to hint to your kids that you'd like to open on Mother's Day!


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14K Gold Moon Heart & Star Rings, Ultra Thin Bands, Solid Yellow Gold Stacking Set
This dainty ultra thin stacking ring set will be made to order within 10-15 business days.
The set consists of 3 micro thin 1mm wide 0.5mm thick hammered 14K gold bands, with a moon charm, a heart charm, and a star charm. Prefer your rings with a smooth finish instead? Just choose this from the drop down menu.
We'll package your delicate stacking set in a protective gift box along with a polishing cloth and care advice.
This 14K yellow gold ring set is available in US sizes 4 to 13.
Because these dainty stacking bands are ultra thin rings they should be treated with care and may deform over time or if pressed against hard objects. Rings like this can be reshaped on a ring mandrel or ring sizing stick.
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GH Recap: The cops close in on Franco, Julian makes a move to protect Alexis
Thursday January 12, 2017: Jordan and Dante search Franco's place, Julian works to protect Alexis, and Valentin taunts Anna about her fractured memories.
Maxie and Nathan return home from Canada to find Lulu in their apartment packing up their wedding gifts. Maxie brings her up to speed on Claudette's death. Lulu fears that Valentin killed her for crossing him, and is determined to get Charlotte away from him. Maxie points out that may have gotten Claudette killed, and not to do anything Spencer-like. Nathan excuses himself to take a work call. Lulu switches the topic to the wedding, but Maxie says they can't marry on the heels of Claudette's death. Maxie feels Nathan needs to process it first. Nathan eavesdrops as Maxie admits to her friend that it feels like she's stuck in limbo. Lulu heads out, and Nathan tells Maxie he needs to head to work. She decides to come with him, but first needs to put her things away. Once she's out of the room, Nathan calls someone for a favor.
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Anna confronts Valentin at the Metro Court with the old photo of her that Emma stole from him. She knows he was at the training camp when she was there, and on her birthday. He admits he was at her birthday party and even in her room. He taunts her over the fact that she doesn't remember. Anna promises him that she will remember what he did to her, but he tells her it may be what she did to him.
At GH, Laura and Liz discuss Franco. Liz admits she is struggling to move on from his past and embrace who he has become, and perhaps she's being too cautious. Laura thinks she needs to just take a step back and breathe. Liz thanks her for the talk.
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Dante and Jordan appear at Franco's place with a search warrant. Dante spots the dog crate. Franco reminds them he had a dog that he gave to Jake, and Monica has it now. Jordan shows him a photo of the knife that was used to kill Baker. Franco identifies it as an artist's knife used to sharpen pencils. He says he doesn't have one, and he won't speak to them further. He allows them to search his place and leaves them to it. Jordan finds the portrait he did of Elizabeth, which is beautiful compared to the frightening portrait of Tom that Dante discovers. Liz arrives to see Franco and is shocked to find Jordan and Dante there with a search warrant. She decides to leave them, but becomes upset when she sees the dog crate. Jordan realizes Liz knows something and tells Dante to have the cage tested for prints and DNA. Jordan asks Liz why Franco might have this dog cage. Liz remembers Franco's confession, but has nothing to tell them. Liz leaves, and Dante finds a receipt from an art store and the knife is listed on it. Outside, Liz desperately tries to call Franco.
Alexis wakes up on her couch and is startled to find herself sleeping next to a clothed Julian. She remembers he was helping her through withdrawals, and decides to turn herself into the police. Julian grabs the phone from her and tells her no big decisions while she's still detoxing. Alexis admits she needs help and agrees to go to an AA meeting. Julian wants to go with her, but she refuses and takes a cab. After she leaves, Julian calls someone and says, "Do it, now." Later, one of Julian's thugs arrives with Gene. Julian questions him if he knows Alexis, and shows him a photo of her. Gene says he does, but Julian instructs him, "No, you don't. She has never been in your bar." Julian's man twists Gene's arm until he understands. Julian pays him for his silence.
Franco meets Scott at Gene's and tells him that the cops are tossing his studio right now. Scott asks if they will find anything. Franco admits perhaps. Scott begs his son to tell the authorities that Alexis could be the killer. He refuses to throw Alexis under the bus, which infuriates Scott. The two argue as Gene is escorted in by Julian's man. Eventually Scott and Franco leave separately, and someone clubs Franco on the head from behind.
Alexis sneaks into the hospital with dark glasses, but is seen by Laura. The two discuss Nikolas, and Alexis apologizes for not being able to stop Valentin from taking Wyndemere. Laura asks Alexis if she could give Lulu and Dante some guidance with their own Valentin issue. Before they get into it, Laura gets a call and excuses herself. Alexis slips into the AA meeting. Later, Lulu meets with her mom and tells her about Claudette's death. Laura begs her to be careful as she can't lose another child to that man.
Dante and Lulu give Valentin news about Claudette
Nathan has something to tell Nina.
At Crimson, Maxie tells Dillon she's asked too much of him, and says she's leaving.
Alexis tells her story at the meeting.
Kiki tells Liz she is trying to convince Franco to go to the cops.
Franco wakes up somewhere wondering what happened.
Hayden walks in on Finn shooting up.
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Versoix celebrate their 200th Swiss-iversary
We'll be there, broadcasting live from the event so come and sayhello on Saturday morning!
This weekend, Versoix celebrate their 200th year as a Swiss town with a series of events designed to capture the spirit of this historic event.
Events start on Friday at 5pm with a music concert in the hamlet of Ecogia and continue throughout the weekend.
Saturday will kick-off with a parade that starts it's journey at Versoix train station, making it's way to Ecogia. There's activities, historical costumes, concerts to suit every music taste; classical, rock and Sonia Grimm for the little ones. Don't forget to catch the fireworks display on Saturday evening.
Sunday sees brass bands and alphorn concerts, the official ceremony and a demonstration of Swiss mountain dogs and Saint Bernards. There will be a ceremony to release the balloons and a tombola.
Throughout the weekend, a local farmers market, historical costumes and crafts can be enjoyed throughout. There's also a food court if you're peckish.
If you fancy taking home a souvenir then commemorative wine glasses, flags and tiles will be on sale too.
A shuttle bus will run from Versoix Route de Saint-Loup to Ecogia.
More info can be found on the Versoix website www.versoix.ch


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Joe Root's superb double century was not enough to prevent a 1-0 series defeat in New Zealand, with a combination of a flat pitch, rain and a century from a former Yorkshire team-mate thwarting England's bid for parity at Hamilton overnight.
While England were the more likely winners in the second and final Test, the hosts comfortably held on to leave Root and co contemplating defeat heading to South Africa later this month for a longer tour comprising of four Tests plus one-day and T20 internationals.
In this short series, England were undone by a failure to build on a promising start with the bat in the first innings of the first Test at Mount Maunganui – 277-4 to 353 all out.
And going beyond 400 in the first innings second time around at Seddon Park was not enough against an impressive New Zealand outfit led by the brilliant Kane Williamson, a White Rose favourite and scorer of 104 not out in the second innings.
He and fellow centurion Ross Taylor successfully overturned a deficit of 101 during today's rain-affected fifth day.
England go from facing a buoyant New Zealand, who have won six successive home Test series, to facing a South African side encountering problems on and off the field.
They endured a chastening one-day World Cup in England over the summer and have most recently been beaten 3-0 in India.
Off the field, there are problems surfacing in the Cricket South Africa hierarchy, chiefly surrounding team selection.
This is a more important tour given there are World Test Championship points up for grabs, which there weren't in New Zealand.
Captain Root said: "We got ourselves in a position in that first game where we could have gone on and put them under huge amounts of pressure, made a big first-innings score just like we did this week.
"It could have looked very different. But one thing I'm really proud of is the way we learned the lessons quickly from that.
"I feel like we're a more rounded team for being out here.
"We are a side that wants to learn quite quickly and wants to become quite resilient in these conditions.
"We want to become a much harder side to beat, first and foremost, and then go on and win games when it does get flat and hard.
"Similarly, we want to go and make really big totals and put sides under pressure.
"A lot of time with the ball, we have managed to create pressure in different ways, although we still want to be taking more chances."
As England replied to New Zealand's first-innings 375 in Hamilton, opener Rory Burns continued his impressive form with 101, while Root hit 226 off 441 balls – his 17th time beyond 100 in Tests and his third double century.
It was his longest Test innings and ended a near 10-month wait since his last century.
"I have always felt like the runs were around the corner," he said.
"Once I got in, I had the bit between my teeth and wanted to make a big one to force a result in this game. I have never felt like it has been far away."
The first Test in South Africa starts on Boxing Day at Centurion, with two warm-up games from December 17.
It means their squad for that tour will be announced imminently, with a potential return for Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow and Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen Ali.
Bairstow is in South Africa already on a training camp with seamers Jimmy Anderson and Mark Wood, who are both in contention following injuries.
Root added: "They (Anderson and Wood) are in South Africa now making sure they hit the ground running, getting ahead of the game and overs under their belts in those conditions.
"That's promising with selection not far away, and they will be pushing to make sure they are fit and ready if given the nod.
"Jonny is out there with them, doing work with coaches to make sure he is match-hardened if selected.
"We also know what Moeen has produced in Test cricket over his career. He is a fine, fine player, and I'm sure he will be back and raring to go at some point."