No amount of rain could dampen spirits last night, as a huge crowd gathered for James Blunt at the final A Day On The Green at Sirromet Winery for this season. Between questionable fashion choices, a lot of bare legs and ton of mud, punters came together to sing and dance their hearts out in the wet conditions. The sea of colourful ponchos denoted this season's latest fashion accessory. With the wine free-flowing, a fantastic music line up and not a care in the world, the final ADOTG was a wild and wet celebration of great live music.
Karise Eden kicked the afternoon off with her powerful voice accompanied only by a keyboard and her acoustic guitar. Soulful and expressive, Eden's performance was the perfect companion to a glass of wine. 'It's A Man's World', the song that launched her on The Voice in 2012, was a crowd favourite.
There was definitely something amazing going on when Alex Lloyd hit the stage armed with his guitar. There was something intimate in his performance, a level of vulnerability and honesty that echoed throughout his set, kicking it off with 'Green' from his 2001 album 'Watching Angels Mend'. Highlights of his set included an incredible rendition of 'Halleluiah' that he made his own with some insane high notes. When he invited the crowd to sing along to his big hits 'Coming Home' and 'Amazing', the rain drenched punters did not disappoint, jumping to their feet to sing with the Aussie legend. Lloyd's beautiful voice was a stand out and his performance a highlight of the afternoon.
Rockhampton boys Busby Marou made it pretty clear how stoked they were to be playing ADOTG and sharing the bill with one of their heroes Alex Lloyd. The dynamic duo gave a punch and energetic performance that really got the crowd riled up for the evening's acts. Their cover of INXS 'Never Tear Us Apart' got a huge response from the crowd and showed off the guitar shredding skills of Jeremey Marou and melodic voice of Thomas Busby. Original song 'Paint This Land' was a stand out of the set, inviting a guest performer to the stage to play the digeridoo, in a song about bridging the gap between all Australians.
Having recently seen Pete Murray last year on his 'Camacho' tour I knew his performance would be nothing short of fantastic. And I wasn't disappointed. With a perfect mix of new and old songs, Murray knows how to put on a show. Performing hits from his latest record, as well as the big hits that made his career, Murray had the crowd loving every minute of it. 'Opportunity' and 'Always A Winner' saw Busby Marou and Karise Eden respectively grace the stage again to sing. The crowd loved it, singing back word for word. There were a few technical issues due to the rain but being the top performer he is, Murray powered on through, delivering a solid show.
James Blunt gave us a 'Heart to Heart' last night just as the rain let up, kicking things off with the hit. I've loved Blunt's music for years, but nothing compares to seeing him live. Packed with energy, self-deprecating humour and slick showmanship, James Blunt put on a performance that will be hard to forget. From the powerful sound of his band and voice, rocking out with guitar in hand, to the simplicity and beauty of playing by himself on the upright piano, every song oozed passion, heart and honesty. The layered meanings of 'Someone Singing Along' elicited a roaring response from the crowd with Blunt revealing it was inspired by current US President Donald Trump. The night continued with a playful 'Postcards', with Blunt breaking out the ukulele and making jokes about the comparitive size. Taking time for a tender moment, Blunt talked about touring with Ed Sheeran and the romantic song 'Make Me Better' he co-wrote about Blunt's wife and family. Now there is something poetic about thousands of fans singing the lyrics to 'You're Beautiful' as it starts drizzling rain late at night. Having already played well past 9.30pm (the supposed time end time) he closed with pop banger 'OK', getting everyone up off their chairs and dancing in the mud. After a roaring cheer from the crowd James Blunt returned to the stage to play three more songs, 'Stay The Night', '1973' and 'Bonfire Heart', capping off a stellar night of live music.
You can't deny Queenslanders are made of tougher stuff when the crowd still show up in force despite the rain and mud, and leave with big smiles, singing 'You're Beautiful' drunkenly on the way to the buses to go home. Every artist gave their all and put on a well organised and thought out show that flowed beautifully. A big hats off to the organisers at ADOTG and Sirromet Winery for pulling off such a wonderful night and making it a memorable one. I'll definitely be back rain or shine for another A Day On The Green next season.


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Zodiac signs in art: find out which painting matches your sign
What does an artist do when he paints a picture of a woman? Gives her image distinctive details that make her special, not like others.
Editorial staff Interesting to know invites you to find out which artistic masterpiece your zodiac sign corresponds to and what it can tell about you.
Capricorn - John Collier, Lady Godiva
Everyone in the world knows the story of the fearless and courageous Lady Godiva, who rode a horse naked throughout the city. This picture best shows that Capricorns are willing to do anything for the sake of justice and the protection of the innocent.
Aquarius - Pablo Picasso, "Girl on the Ball"
"The girl on the ball" is an incredible creature, it seems she doesn't care that everything is bad around, because she has a ball and unshakable faith in a bright future. This girl is like the personification of optimism and inner strength of mind. She fully describes the character of Aquarius - stubbornly and diligently always move only forward.
Pisces - Mikhail Vrubel, "The Swan Princess"
It is interesting to note that Vrubel copied the girl in the picture from his own wife, who was actually a Pisces according to the sign of the zodiac. Pisces have a mysterious look and eyes filled with thoughts that are known only to them. And even if everything is gloomy around, the light that comes from them warms the hearts of her loved ones.
Aries - Karl Bryullov, "The Horsewoman"
Aries is one of those girls who will stop a horse at a gallop and climb into a burning hut.. And all this is completely calm. Aries only get pleasure when they help others.
Taurus - Boris Kustodiev, "The Merchant's Wife at Tea"
For Taurus, a happy life looks like this - to live in abundance. Take a closer look at her gaze, for sure she had swept everyone in her path before, dealt with all the problems, and now she sits contentedly and enjoys life.
Gemini - Viktor Vasnetsov, Sirin and Alkonost
This picture has another name - "The Song of Joy and Sadness." One of the birds personifies joy and even the colors next to it are bright, and the sad bird is the embodiment of suffering. The same thing happens with the representatives of this sign - when they are happy, then people around them feel good, and when they are sad, then the everyday life of loved ones will pass in a gloomy atmosphere.
Cancer - Raphael Santi, Sistine Madonna
The deep gaze of the Madonna attracts the eyes, it is simply impossible to tear yourself away from it. This is exactly what happens with the representatives of this sign, after communicating with them it is impossible to come off. Sometimes their gaze is so magical that it penetrates the soul and forces them to fully tell all their secrets.
Leo - Sandro Botticelli, The Birth of Venus
This picture fully conveys the image of Lions - majestic and attractive. Only Leos are able to feel like a star in any company, they just need universal recognition.
Virgo - Simone Vouet, Diana's Rest
The representatives of this sign should be treated in the same way as the goddess - to worship, to agree in everything, but, just in case, do not get too close. Virgo can save you and caress you, but if she decides to go hunting, then be careful.
Libra - Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa
With the exact same mysterious smile, Libra sometimes glances at us. Their looks, smiles and facial expressions are sometimes simply impossible to guess. What do they really want from you and is it worth starting to fear for your life.
Scorpio - Ivan Kramskoy, "Unknown"
Another painting depicting a mysterious girl. It is still unknown who is depicted in the picture, perhaps this is just a fictional girl, but the picture still became popular because of the failures that followed those with whom it was. Some women even claimed that she was stealing their beauty. The same mystical aura surrounds Scorpions.Wherever they appear, Scorpios outshine everyone else, and then mysteriously disappear, leaving behind broken hearts.
Sagittarius - Eugene Delacroix, "Liberty Leading the People"
The woman in front is the personification of freedom, which with bare breasts leads the people. Sagittarius are the same, ready to lead thousands of people, while having only their own charisma and beliefs.
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Čching-tao () je subprovinční město v Čínské lidové republice. Leží v jihovýchodní části provincie Šan-tung na pobřeží Žlutého moře. V současné době to je jedno z nejdůležitějších čínských přístavních a tzv. nezávislých měst, jež se velmi rychle hospodářsky rozvíjí díky nově vznikajícímu průmyslu a obchodu. Na ploše 10 654 km² zde žije více než 7 milionů obyvatel.

Dějiny
Až do roku 1891, kdy se císařský dvůr dynastie Čching rozhodl, že zde umístí důležitou vojenskou základnu, byl Čching-tao jen malou rybářskou vesnicí. V roce 1897 se toto město stalo německou koncesí. Němci z něho brzy vytvořili strategicky důležitý přístav a vybudovali v něm mnoho výstavných ulic a boulevardů. V roce 1914 byl Čching-tao okupován Japonskem. Zpět čínské vládě se vrátilo roku 1922, ale během druhé světové války bylo znovu okupováno. Po ní zde krátkou dobu sídlila část americké pacifické flotily. 2. června 1949 do města ale vstoupila Čínská lidová armáda a Komunistická strana Číny jej od té doby kontroluje.

Od roku 1984, kdy čínská vláda rozhodla otevřít svou ekonomiku zahraničnímu obchodu a investicím, se Čching-tao proměnilo v moderní přístavní město – zdejší přístav patří mezi 10 největších kontejnerových přístavů na světě.

Doprava
Nejdůležitějším letištěm je mezinárodní letiště Čching-tao Liou-tching ležící přibližně třicet kilometrů severně od města. Ve své roli by mělo být po roce 2019 nahrazeno novým letiště Čching-tao Ťiao-tung.

Partnerská města
  Acapulco, Mexiko (1985)
  Bilbao, Španělsko (2004)
  Brest, Francie (2006)
  Galway, Irsko (1999)
  Klaipėda, Litva (2004)
  Long Beach, USA (1985)
  Mannheim, Německo (2016)
  Miami, USA (2005)
  Montevideo, Uruguay (2004)
  Nantes, Francie (2005)
  Nes Cijona, Izrael (1997)
  Oděsa, Ukrajina (1993)
  Paderborn, Německo (2003)
  Petrohrad, Rusko (2007)
  Puerto Montt, Chile (1999)
  Regensburg, Německo (2009)
  Southampton, Spojené království (1998)
  Šimonoseki, Japonsko (1979)
  Tegu, Jižní Korea (1993)
  Velsen, Nizozemsko (1998)
  Wilhelmshaven, Německo (1992)
  Wuppertal, Německo (2008)

Odkazy

Reference

Externí odkazy

 Government website of Qingdao

Města v Šan-tungu
Subprovinční města
Přístavy v Číně

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Home Life Obituary – Jim M. Taylor, Lt. Col, USAF (Retired)
Obituary – Jim M. Taylor, Lt. Col, USAF (Retired)
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Jim M. Taylor, Lt. Col, USAF (Retired)
Benton, LA – A Celebration of Life was held for Jim M. Taylor on Saturday, April 28 at 2:00 pm at Boone Funeral Home, 2156 Airline Drive in Bossier City, LA. He passed away on April 23 after a brief illness. Burial will be private.
Jim was born in Marfa, Texas on September 14, 1946. He earned a B.S. from Sul Ross State University and a Masters degree from TCU. He served for 22 years in the U.S. Air Force as a B-52 Radar Navigator and Instructor, with the Air Force Inspector General, and in the TR1(U2).
After his retirement in 1992, he taught History in the Caddo Pubic Schools until 2008. He and his wife, Shelly were married for forty-six years. Theirs was a love, friendship, and partnership that grew stronger each d ay. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and just piddling. His greatest legacy was his sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife, their daughter Heather Watkins, her husband Jeff; son Wes, his wife Annette, and five grand-daughters. He is also survived by nephews Nathan and Charlie Taylor.
The Family expresses appreciation the WK Bossier nursing staff, Dr. Lambert, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Nathan.
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JoAnne von Kostka is named HBUHSD Nurse of the Year!
Jan 16, 2020 | Huntington Beach Union High School District, Ocean View High School |
Ocean View High School's nurse, JoAnne von Kostka, was just named HBUHSD's Nurse of the Year! We are so lucky to have JoAnne as a nurse at one of our schools, and we're extremely proud to name her Nurse of the Year. Congratulations...
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There's nothing quite like a day at the beach filled with fun in the sun, sand and surf, but not all beaches are created equal. Some places have sparkling blue or green waters, while others have sand-filled, cloudy waves. Some shorelines are dangerous, filled with rocks and riptides, while others are shallow and lined with soft sand.
For better or worse, these 10 beaches are some of the most notable in the world. While most earned a place on the list due to their incredible beauty or unique offerings, a few belong here not because of how they look, but because they are notable for other reasons.
One of only four green sand beaches, the famous Papakolea beach is made up of a hollowed out volcanic cone that erupted over 50,000 year ago. The cone contained rich veins of a natural mineral called olivine, which when cut into gem form is a semi-precious stone called peridot. The eroded pieces of the olivine turn into sand too find to be sold as gemstones, but still vivid enough in color to shade the whole beach green.
Excited to visit? Well, that's the one problem with this beach – getting there is a nightmare. To start with, you have to drive on a long, out of the way road and then you have to park 3 miles away from the beach and hike the remaining distance through rugged pastures that offer no signs to guide you towards your final destination. Once you get to the volcanic cone cliffs, you have to climb down the steep hills to actually access the beach itself and on the shore, only strong swimmers are advised to enter the sparkling blue water at all due to a strong undercurrent that sweeps people away with little warning. It should go without saying with a beach this far off the beaten path, but lifeguards are not posted here so should you encounter danger, you'll be left on your own to handle it.
Hawaii seems to have beaches in just about all colors: white, gold, black, green, and even red. Like all beaches, the sand color at Hawaii's Kaihalulu Beach is directly related to the rock and mineral content around the beach. In this case, like Papakolea, the rocks around the shore are actually remnants of a once-active volcano that has since been eroded into little more than a rocky cove. This volcanic cone happened to have a particularly high iron content, which appears a rusty red color when mixed with salt air and sea mist. The underwater wall of the volcanic cone creates a partial sea wall that ensures the water at the beach is fairly calm, making it a great place to snorkel. Even so, visitors are advised to exercise caution near the cove opening, where strong currents have been known to pull swimmers into the open ocean.
While the unique look of the beach is absolutely worth visiting, it's worth noting that the sand itself is very coarse, so it is advisable to wear shoes even in the water in order to protect your feet. Also worth noting: the cove is one of only a handful of clothing optional beaches in Maui.
When you hear about an uninhabited, remote island, you probably imagine a pristine paradise. But unfortunately, with all the plastic pollution in today's oceans, when no one visits an island, it means no one is there to clean up the trash. And that's exactly how Henderson Island, a 14 square mile island in the South Pacific sitting nearly 3,000 miles away from the nearest population center, is both one of the world's only raised coral atolls unaffected by human contact and the most polluted island in the world.
In fact, the small island is home to over 38,000 pounds of plastic and a whopping 3,570 pieces of trash wash up on the shore every day. Of course, the problem isn't just the lack of cleanup crews, but also the island's unfortunate location right in the path of one of the biggest currents in the Pacific, the South Pacific Gyre. In other words, the perfect place to snag all the trash floating through the Pacific.
While Henderson Island shows how much damage trash can do to nature, Glass Beach near Fort Bragg shows that every now and again, nature finds incredible ways to repair itself. It all started after the famous San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Residents of nearby Fort Bragg found that almost all of their buildings were reduced to rubble. Before they tried to rebuild their city, they had to get rid of all the refuse from the earthquake. When burning the trash did no good, they decided to dump it into the ocean, thinking the currents would take the trash to sea forever. Only the debris didn't go anywhere, and residents were now left with a seaside dump. Since the dump was already there, locals just took to tossing all their trash at the beach up until the mid-1960s, when the practice was made illegal.
Eventually, the currents did wash away much of the refuse and the government took away many of the larger items. Meanwhile, glass left at the beach was tumbled and smoothed away into small pieces of sea glass, which now are mixed in with tiny pebbles, creating the "sand" for this beautiful beach.
If you do visit, please note that as Glass Beach is part of the MacKerricher State Park, taking pieces of sea glass is illegal. Also, the water can be a bit rough, especially for young and inexperienced swimmers, so it's probably best to stay on shore here.
Unlike most beaches, the ocean itself isn't a big attraction at New Zealand's Hot Water Beach. Instead visitors come far and wide to enjoy the warm underground river that happens to flow right into the Pacific. Two hours before and after low tide, beachgoers can hit the hot water as it bubbles through the beach sand. One of the most common activities here is to dig a nice pool in the sand, essentially building a hot-spring spa. By the next tide, the pools will all be washed away, leaving a pristine patch of sand ready for the next batch of visitors eager to dig their own steamy, sandy bathtubs.
It is worth noting that Hot Water Beach is home to some very strong rip currents, so as refreshing as it may be to soak in the warm hot springs and then plunge in the cool ocean, it's probably best to avoid that urge unless you're a really strong swimmer or if there's a lifeguard on duty.
Like the idea of the beach but don't want to swim in the actual ocean? Then you'll love the swimming pool at San Alfonso del Mar in Chile. The biggest pool in the world, this monstrosity stretches across nearly 20 acres of beachfront property, reaches depths of up to 115 feet and holds over 66 million gallons of constantly circulating, heated, and filtered seawater. It's so big the resort even allows people to sail and canoe in it.
Best of all, its location allows you to take a stroll along the beach just between the natural ocean waves and the clean, filtered water of the pool. And the pool itself even has its own sandy beaches leading into it, ensuring you'll always feel like you're at the beach even when you're within the confines of the world's largest swimming pool.
You'd be hard pressed to find another place on the entire globe where you can spend a nice day at the beach split between refreshing dips in the ocean and delightful walks to check out penguins in their native habitat. Boulders Beach is famous for its playful, tuxedoed residents, who are partially responsible for making this otherwise sleepy shoreline one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.
Fortunately for both humans and penguins, the swimming area for both species are kept completely separate thanks to the natural rock formations that split the beach into a number of coves. The best viewing area for the birds is on a wooden boardwalk that keeps humans away from the protected animal habitat known as Foxy Beach. This means the penguins can feel safe in their home and that humans can swim and sunbathe without fear of running into an angry penguin with a razor sharp beak or stepping in the bird's droppings.
When visiting a sandy beach, it's easy to take for granted that it won't be around forever. Eventually the sea will wash away the sand and you'll just be left with a rocky coast. Even those who know that beach sands can be washed away and carried off to other coasts probably still wouldn't expect a beach to disappear… and then reappear only 33 years later. But that's exactly what happened to the small beach beside the tiny Irish town of Dooagh on Achill Island.
In 1984, severe storms stripped the sand away from the shore, leaving little more than rock pools along the coast. But in May of this year, locals were happily surprised to see the beach covered in sand again after a series of high spring tides. The town once had a lively tourist industry based around the beach, so locals were pretty happy to see it return.
Most of the time, this world famous beach is just like any other beautiful Caribbean coastline, but Maho's proximity to the airport is what made it famous. That's because the Princess Juliana International Airport is right next door to the beach and it has a particularly short runway, so planes need to get as close as possible to the ground before hitting the official airport property – meaning the planes approach their final descent just above the beach.
Plane watching is such a popular pastime at the beach that almost all of the local bars and restaurants have airport timetables so tourists can run to the shore in time to feel the rush of the engines push them towards the water. Aside from the obvious thrill of standing right below a landing plane, visitors are also rewarded with some strikingly awesome vacation photos. Unfortunately for thrill seekers, though, the most exciting landings are now a thing of the past as jumbo-jets no longer fly into this island airport.
Consistently ranked as one of the top beaches in the US, what really makes Siesta Key famous isn't its crystal clear water but its powdery white sand. While the sand from most beaches is made up of quartz, there's something special about the quartz-based sand at this beach, most likely because it is both so pure (measuring it at around 99% crushed quartz) and ground up so fine. Scientists believe this particular quartz took millions of years to make its way from the Appalachian Mountains through rivers into the Gulf of Mexico, and eventually onto this Florida island.
The end result is almost pure white powder that doesn't heat up in hot weather, leaving the beach comfortable to walk around on while barefoot under even the warmest summer sun.


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Fans slam Nicki Minaj for mocking mentally ill woman
By Jessica Sager
December 6, 2016 | 2:48pm
Nicki Minaj infuriated fans and mental health advocates when she posted a video mocking a Miami woman to Instagram.
In the clip, posted Monday with a laughing emoji, Minaj, 33, engages with a woman who shouts into the rapper's car.
"What you said? Miss? C'mere," the "Pinkprint" MC says before busting out laughing and asking, "What did I do? Can we talk?"
Commenters didn't take kindly to the post, with many locals indicating that the woman featured in the clip is mentally ill. One wrote, "I live in south beach and i know every homeless [person] around. We have a loooot of those around and she has mental illness."
Another wrote, "You talk about privilege when you don't get an award you want, but then you use your wealth and fame to abuse this woman who's less fortunate than you? Hypocritical."
A third griped, "why was this necessary to be put up on social media? Not cool. You sit in your nice limo and roll your window down to make fun of the less fortunate. Mental illness is a real issue. You don't make fun of someone who has cancer but it's apparently cool to do it to someone who may be suffering from mental illness. Use your platform to encourage kindness."
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The rapper's brother, Jelani Maraj, allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl.
A rep for National Alliance of Mental Illness-Miami told Page Six, "Whether or not the woman in the video has a mental illness or other disability, Nicki Minaj's unfortunate exchange with the elderly woman illustrates the importance for everyone to understand the nature of mental illness and its symptoms and the need for compassionate treatment."
NAMI-Miami added, "One in five people in the United States will suffer from a mental illness at least once in their lifetime. That means anyone can be affected by it, even celebrities. Celebrities should use their influence among young people in a positive manner to bring awareness to the real issues surrounding mental illness. Nobody would make fun of a cancer patient, and mental illness is an illness like any other. Fortunately more and more celebrities are opening up about their struggles with mental health creating empathy among the public, and we hope these positive attitudes overshadow the mocking and stereotyping so common in our media."
A rep for Minaj didn't immediately return a request for comment.
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New Arrival The King's Face No Competition as Pinocchio Continues to Rise in Ratings
Posted on November 20, 2014 by ockoala
It's worth checking back into the current Wed-Thurs ratings to see how the current drama crop fares with the new arrival of The King's Face on KBS. The network has been guzzling the bitter broth of rating suck since Joseon Gunman went off air and both Mon-Tues as well as Wed-Thurs became seat cushions. Since JG sageuks haven't been doing well in ratings in general as SBS is also experiencing a rare sageuk misfire with lowly rated The Secret Door.
The King's Face had hard competition with the good start of Pinocchio on SBS and the even better start of Mr. Back on MBC. Since I didn't watch the trailers or the drama itself, I don't know if it's a lack of quality in The King's Face but the drama premiered with AGB 7.1% ratings for episode one which then dropped a whole point and episode 2 netted 6.1%. A ratings drop between episodes in the first week is never a good sign but TKF should be more concerned that Pinocchio had a noticeable ratings rise in the second week and episode 4 broke double digits in ratings with AGB 10.4%.
Mr. Back maintained its lead for both episodes this week but sadly has also been dropping in ratings so it hasn't been building on its great first week start. The full ratings for episode 4 are AGB Mr Back 11.1 (-0.1), Pinocchio 10.4 (+1), and The King's Face 6.1% (-1), TNmS Mr. Back 10.4 (-0.5), Pinocchio 10.6% (+1.2) and The King's Face N/A (not in the top twenty). Since I'm only watching Pinocchio it's nice to see the ratings rise however little by little for that drama.
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New Arrival The King's Face No Competition as Pinocchio Continues to Rise in Ratings — 52 Comments
Deb on November 20, 2014 at 9:13 PM said:
S. Korea has some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. I wonder when online streaming ratings will be officially factored in to a show's ratings?
ockoala on November 20, 2014 at 9:56 PM said:
Online has its separate ratings system. For these shows the online ratings for Pinocchio are approximately around 30%, Mr. Back 20%, The King's Face 10%. But the advertisers still care mostly about television ratings because of the commercials that play before and after.
Joey100 on November 21, 2014 at 2:10 AM said:
Nyahahahah You gotta love Ockoala now telling us that 11.1% or 10.4% is a successful ratings cuz last time I remember you described shows above 12 – 13 % as failure..
pigsnout on November 21, 2014 at 5:55 AM said:
@Joey1000 – even a glance at prime time weekday ratings for 2014 on the public broadcast channels shows how far down ratings have come, that reaching double digits is now an achievement. Koala has been wrong about some things in the past but this is not one of them. Getting 10 percent when your competing show has 20 percent or close is a fail but if your competitor only has 11-12 percent it's not that bad.
Deb on November 21, 2014 at 11:37 AM said:
If more people are watching online, I think online viewings should also be taken into account especially if we aren't TV advertisers. I can imagine in the coming years advertisers will start flocking to online streaming services as online viewers increase. I think a current drawback might be not being able to tell from a single or multiple viewings from a single person online.
The only time I'm really concerned about TV ratings is if it's really low because that means the show could be cancelled or have it's episodes reduced.
kitai on November 21, 2014 at 1:02 PM said:
International also contributes into online ratings… so it shouldn't count.
No, I mean to take account of ratings from people only viewing online IN S.Korea.
Joey100 on November 21, 2014 at 5:04 PM said:
Guys lets not change the rules here into Online viewers cuz if We all took Online viewers into count or numbers.. failed dramas like Faith who had over 13-14% average viewers would have been labelled as one of the best thing that ever came out of Korea..
Online viewers means jack shit according to K-media.
If you want a realistic Online numbers go to dramafever and ask them to reveal there most watched drama or other Korea/chinese drama and ask them the same question.
You would be surprised to hear what they would tell you?
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3. MLFTS
4. CITY HUNTER
5. Personal taste
this is realistically most viewed top 5 online ever and still drawing like crazy until this day.
if you don't believe go to these websites and check there comment sections cuz it gives away a hint that can't be denied..
but do i believe that Pinocchio is a successful series no hell way..
But there is people who would sing anything as successful without being realistic like claiming a show who already had 4 episodes around or less then 10% viewers as successful ratings so far.. while givin the label failure to dramas who had 14-15% average thru out the entire show as failure..
Is this just me or there is no logic here and then changing topic into Online ratings to bump up there viewership since they didn't deliver in front of the sofas back home.
@Joey100
I'm genuinely confused. When did I ever say Pinocchio had successful ratings? Please quote me from the article above for my edification.
Ockoala..
I may have read wrong on some of the things you wrote but there is no doubt.. you brought the online numbers into this dicussion in a passive way and kinda said it hidden that this show was successful..
btw I have no dog-fight against this show, but it annoys me that a low rated show gets the pass while having 10% or less into its 5th episode while other shows higher or equally viewed gets the failure tag
I'm happy to have constructive discussion but it can't be predicated on you conjecturing what I wrote as "passive" or "kinda" insinuating something. That means you are reading into what I wrote to reach your own conclusion rather than I actually said such a thing. For this particular topic, I never said Pinocchio was successful and certainly did not imply, actively or passively, that it was based on the online ratings. I brought that up directly in response to a commenter asking about online ratings. Period. There's no subtext and certainly not within the actual context used.
Rouby on November 21, 2014 at 3:11 AM said:
the exact ratings for online viewing Nov 20.2014
ONLINE TVING
SBS-Pinocchio Ep 4 32.3%
MBC-Mr.Back Ep 6 16.6%
KBS-King's Face Ep 2 10.4%
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I mean, international viewers streaming the drama also contribute to online ratings. ARGH, sorry.
@Kitai Sorry I misunderstood your statement. I assumed there was a way for them to tally online viewers from S. Korea alone.
dal on November 21, 2014 at 5:55 PM said:
@Joey what's with sour feeling with Pinocchio. Competition is fun as long as its healthy.
I haven nothing against pinocchio and I actully watched it..
But they want to feed as fairytales which kinda annoys..
hana on November 20, 2014 at 11:04 PM said:
Pinocchio 1% rise in ratings maybe due to the curiousity of toasted bread almost kiss scene.,i guess.
gummy on November 28, 2014 at 6:36 AM said:
I agreed with you..it was a curiosity. ..
Patty on November 20, 2014 at 11:45 PM said:
No.thats not it.Pinocchio has a nice plot and each ep keeps u guessing what is gonna happen next.thats why each ep rating keeps increasing,both Online and and in TV Rating.Online ratings for wed-thurs dramas are;
SBS-Pinocchio 32.3%
MBC-Mr.Back 16.
KBS-King's Face 10.4%
Pinocchio is always trending on Naver whenever it's airing.just like how LJS trended no# 1 on Naver yesterday.the buzz,positive comments and anticipation Pinocchio is getting is no joke…
Mr.Back 16.6%
Theprima on November 21, 2014 at 12:11 AM said:
I the Kings Face has some potential and it might be a bit a slow started 🙂
Ty ms okoala
Yes TKF..I luv the storyline ..kinda interesting, thrilling,funny, the action scene especially when seo in guk (the prince) did the fighting & the backflip it's brilliant
mel on November 21, 2014 at 12:26 AM said:
Have to wait until next week to see if the ratings grow or slip back down. Ep. 3 was lower rated than ep. 2 and the Thursday episode is always higher rated. Next week if the episode grows it's a great sign, if it falls then it'll probably continue like that for the rest of its run. I already knew it would be the #1 show online from the cast alone. It's nice to see dramas with better ratings, though Monday/Tuesday is still a hot mess right now.
dal on November 21, 2014 at 12:46 AM said:
Loving the pinocchio, and how the title of each episode represents the story of the day. Falling for the daughter of your enemy that is the story of Romeo and Juliet.
mystisith on November 21, 2014 at 1:47 AM said:
As predicted, MrBack is starting to show its limits: Mostly comedic sketches put together. After 6 eps/16 the story hasn't moved much & i'm sorry but SHK shirtless scenes doesn't a drama make. I'll be happy next week (or the next one) when Pinocchio will take the lead, as it should be: The buzz online is starting to be powerful. I personally hit the 'sageuk wall of boredom' after only a few dramas of that kind: Kings are all the same & annoy me. Only sageuks out of the palace like Tamra island or WBDS can grab me.
Bel on November 21, 2014 at 3:05 AM said:
Wow, thanks your royal highness.
I like Both Pionocchio and Mr Baek but your smugness is so off putting I want Mr Baek to remain in the lead.
And Mr Baek is 20 episodes not 16 so the story can move a little slower and shows how little you know about it. Just eager to bash it and promote Pinocchio.
Rgin on November 21, 2014 at 3:19 AM said:
Pinocchio is also a 20 episode drama
Someone can't handle the truth here. MB is 16 eps on both koreandrama.org & Asianwiki for your information. Also, the drama was already live shooting at ep 4 which is logic since the cast was hired at the last minute (& that because probably the script is flawed). I love the cast of MB (who probably accepted this to save the channel) & for now I'll keep watching but when a story is written on a napkin in 10 mins, it will always show.
Nina on November 21, 2014 at 3:55 AM said:
@Bel
The smugness really irritated me too. Anyway, Mr. Back has been leading the pack since its start. I expect it to hold its lead by a slight margin for next week too. If the page picks up, ratings will as well.
Actually Madam IKnowEverything MrBaek is 20 episodes. You re-check your facts
Just checked: MB is also noted 16 eps on soompi & dramawiki says 'to be announced'. Why don't you tell your sources to prove what you're saying instead of trying to bug me for no reason? Fangirls & trolls, I swear…
@mystisith
"bug me for no reason" Errrr, you replied meaning you are allowing yourself to get 'bugged'. That's no one's fault other than yours, clearly. Also, like someone said, not everyone who disagrees with your mighty opinion is a troll or a fangirl. Get off the high horse. If you're commenting, expect someone to counter it and if you aren't up for replying, ignore it instead of throwing accusations. Makes you look like the fangirl who can't carry on a discussion.
ockoala on November 21, 2014 at 9:24 AM said:
Mr. Back is a 16-episode drama by all Korean original sources. Not sure where 20 episodes came from. BUT…..Kill Me Heal Me is supposed to follow Mr. Back and hasn't been confirmed cast yet so who knows if MB will be extended. But if MB ends up being 20 episodes that would come from an extension and not the original episode length.
tarolove on November 21, 2014 at 9:29 AM said:
Why everywhere i go mystisith you seem to attract a certain amount of bad attention? Hm.
It seems you are calling many commentators "fangirls" that have dissenting opinions from your own. I'm actually genuinely curious but what exactly do you mean by that? Not sure if bel fits under the fangirl category since she already admitted to enjoying both shows…? I see you fangirling about pinocchio on various social media in your own way so im not sure if you're blissfully unaware or just projecting some of that onto others?
@tarolove To answer your question: I don't say a drama is good just cause my bias is in it (that's what fangirls do), I judge the global quality of a show and writing has become in time my priority. I can appreciate a good show even if I don't especially like the actors (like with Yoona's Street) BUT I won't lie about an average or bad show for oppa. I love LJS but Dr Stranger is a dud. I like Rain & Krystal quite enough but MyLG is a bad show. The actors of My Spring Days were great but again, the writing was manipulative & schizophrenic. My praises have value because I try to be objective & I can judge a drama with a cold brain. I can enjoy a bad drama at times (guilty pleasure) but I will never say it's a good show just because I like it. Radical honesty means a price to pay & this is where blind fans enter the stage.
tia~ on November 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM said:
I know this might be irrelevant to the heated discussion being held here (as a disclaimer, I admit I love Pinocchio but haven't watched Mr. Baek. I know ratings are important, but as an international viewer I can do nothing to change them, so I try not to pay excessive attention other than checking them casually. If a fave drama having crappy ratings means it will be axed, well then, that's life what can I do), I'll say I'm mystisith's fangirl. Whether I agree or disagree with her, her comments have an extra kick that I find refreshing in a sea of "oppar saranghae". If she's arrogant or not, I don't particularly care. I'm not here to make friends anyway. If people are so annoyed with her, then don't engage and move on, stop telling someone to get off their high horses FROM your high horses heh.
Cheers to everyone, carry on~
Wow, I'm stunned at how people are starting to react so negatively to other people's opinions that don't line up with theirs on here.
deb on November 21, 2014 at 5:54 AM said:
Aigoo, they didn't know you had hit your "Sageuk wall of boredom madame". They wouldn't have made the drama since they are catering just for your needs.
Such BULL
Lily on November 21, 2014 at 6:09 AM said:
@Mystisith MrBaek is really 20 episodes. You can check on dramafever.
I have noticed something however, whenever anyone disagrees with you , you automatically call them trolls, Fangirls… Because why your opinion is the best?
And if they are note: "Like attracts Like" so if they are what you say they are, guess what that also makes you?
Well, Lily, thanks for your decent reply. When someone attacks me with sarcasm & no data to prove her/his point just because they disagree, I call them a troll. Back to topic: Thanks for the info about your source. That said, I also know that DF has previously been proved wrong a few times for that kind of data, sometimes until the last week of airing: That's why I don't consider them a reference, I prefer independent databases. Let's wait and see who's right in the end. If I'm wrong, people can give me a "I told you so": That won't kill me. 😉
Febe on November 21, 2014 at 12:57 PM said:
Just to add another source for consideration, according to Daum, the no. of episodes for Mr Back is 16, Pinocchio 20 & The King's Face 24.
The reality is, most fans are only watching either one so it's difficult to make comparisons. I'm thinking it'll be close, but my bet is on Mr. Back to maintain it's slight margin of lead all the way till the finale. Mr. Back lost viewers to King's Face during KF's premiere and if the drama continues to fall in ratings I'm pretty sure Mr. Back has more to gain than Pinocchio.
lol on November 21, 2014 at 6:32 PM said:
Have you realized MB often decreased when Pinocchio has steady increasing each ep? My bet is Pinocchio will take over next week or the week after. We'll see
Celest on November 22, 2014 at 11:12 PM said:
Holy crap. When did KP turn into a tween fan board with all this bickering. I'm writing this from a purely objective standpoint, but I found no fault with mystisith's original post. It's a fair comment. I enjoy Mr. Back and I think JNR and SHK are great but the writing isn't stellar. That being said, overall I still think it's a good show. And while I'm not bored with saeguks this season yet, that's his/her opinion and they're entitled to it.
Everybody take a glass of wine. 🙂
curiousguy on November 21, 2014 at 3:58 AM said:
Speaking of ratings, I always wondered what they represent exactly…
Are they about viewers/households/televisions/televisions in use? Are they calculated the same way as Nielsen Ratings or Share are in the US?
I've been checking korean ratings for so long, but I never found an explanation; I would really appreciate any insight from someone knowing more about this!
A bit old but still valid: http://www.soompi.com/2011/06/21/south-korea-tv-ratings-tns-vs-ac-nielsen/
Well, hullo there Pinocchio. Want you to hit 20% ratings.
Love to my fab Dal Po and In Ha couple
lol on November 21, 2014 at 11:45 AM said:
With all the buzz and all the good reviews, word-of-mouth Pinocchio have it's only a matter of time they are leading the race, which is deserved. Great script, wonderful acting and sizzling chemistry between the lead, I love this show
pre on November 21, 2014 at 10:41 PM said:
speaking of rating.why is it that every thurs the rating always increases?but this thurs,Mr Back and The King's face decrease and only Pinocchio increases….
Roxy on November 23, 2014 at 11:24 AM said:
The female lead in Pinocchio has never been a strong lead, she isn't bad but she is not spectcular, there is just something lacking. She has good PR for sure. Just my opinion.
Luv on November 23, 2014 at 2:52 PM said:
Pinocchio has only aired 4 eps,yet it has reach more than 100million views on yuku(Chinese site)
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Did You Know? Incredible Yak Facts
Yaks are cattle animals covered with long hair all over their body. They are classified broadly into two groups- they are domesticated (Bos grunniens) and wild (Bos mutus). Yaks are high-altitude cousins of the bovine family. They spend their life thriving through the harsh chilly weather of Tibet. So their body is covered with thick fur undercoat to protect them from frigid winter temperature where snow is common. Both the types are herbivorous in nature so their food consists of plants only. Wild yak species, the ancestors of the domesticated yaks, are on the verge of extinction. Some wild species still reside in the Tibetan plains. China and India have taken measures to protect them. The number of domesticated yaks exceeds the population of wild yaks by a huge amount. It is believed that Tibet was the first place to domesticate yaks as cattle animals. If you are interested to learn more about this fascinating animal then check out some cool facts about yaks.
Check out the articles on the leopard seal and the fennec fox.
Yak Fact File
One calf
Domestic yaks: 496 lb-1290 lb; Wild yak: 1100 lb–2600 lb
Domestic yaks: 98 in-130 in (2.5 m-3.3 m) ; Wild yak: 94 in-148 in (2.4 m-3.8 m)
Domesticated yaks: 41 in-54 in (1 m-1.4 m) ; Wild yak: 63 in-98 in (1.6 m-2.5 m)
Black, brown and rarely golden
Domesticated yak: Not threatened; Wild yak: Vulnerable
Alpine Tundra Region
Nepal, Mongolia, Tibetan Plateau, Countries Of Central Asia Like China, And In The Himalayan Range Of The Indian Subcontinent
Domesticated yak: Bos Grunniens; Wild yak: Bos Mutus
Yak Interesting Facts
What type of animal is a Yak?
A yak is an ox-like animal that is related to cattle of Tibet. Yaks can either be domesticated or wild. Wild yaks are considered to be the ancestors of the present-day's domesticated yaks.
What class of animal does a Yak belong to?
Yaks are warm-blooded and four-legged animals belonging to the class Mammal or Mammalia.
How many Yaks are there in the world?
The population of yak can be classified into the population of wild yaks and that of domesticated yaks. Wild yaks are considered to be the ancestors of these domestic yaks and they are now facing the threat of being gradually extinct. At present scientists have estimated that there are only 15000-20000 wild yaks present in the world mainly in the Tibetan grasslands. The domestic yak population is estimated to be around 14 million-15 million. More than 80% of this total population residing as cattle in China.
Where does a Yak live?
Yaks mainly inhabit the freezing cold mountainous regions of Central Asia. They are found helping people in the Tibetan plateau region and also in countries of central Asia like China, Nepal, and Mongolia. The Himalayan mountain range in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent also serves as a home to domestic as well as the wild species of yak. Yaks are found to prevail in the grasslands of the other parts of the world too where the temperatures are preferably low. Previously, wild yaks were found to be distributed from the southern tip of Siberia to the east of the lake Bakilal. At present, they are found mostly in the northern part of Tibet and in the western parts of Qinghai. A few of them are also found in the southern parts of Xinjiang and extend to Ladakh in Northern India. Wild yak have become completely extinct in Russia and Bhutan. Among all the continents, Asia consists of more than 90% of the entire yak population.
What is a Yak's habitat?
The habitat of yaks is found in highlands like on mountains of the plateau regions. Their bodies are covered in dense body hair which helps them to tolerate temperatures below freezing point. This species of mammals help people who live 4000 ft-5000 ft above sea level. Wild yak reside in treeless highlands that are dominated by hills, plateaus and mountains. However, they cannot survive for long in barren lands of steppe countries. Yaks are common in the alpine tundra region characterized by thick grass carpets and sedges along the mountain-sides of Asia. Long-haired domestic yaks are found along the Himalayan border in the north of the Indian subcontinent. They also inhabit the Tibetan plateau, Yunan, Northern Mayanmar, Sichuan, and even Siberia and Mongolia. A yak spends its life peacefully grazing mountain grass and plain lands. It is also noted that a yak holds the record of living at the highest altitude among all mammals ever.
Who do Yaks live with?
Yaks, like cows, live in herds or groups both in the wild and in domestic places. In the wild, yaks live in mixed herds that consist of males, females, and their young. Sometimes bachelor herds are also found in the wild that consists of males or bulls only. Some wild yak males however tend to live alone without being a part of any herd. Occasionally it might also happen that different herds aggregate together to form larger groups. In general, a single herd contains around 20-25 males, females, and calves.
How long does a Yak live?
The average lifespan of domestic yaks might differ from that of wild yaks. When a yak is held in captivity, it is fed well and protected from the harshness of nature. Healthy domesticated yaks live for around 20 years-25 years. However, in the wild, there is no one to protect these animals. For this reason, they live shorter than domesticated yaks. The average lifespan of a wild yak is around or less than 20 years.
Yaks mate in the summer. The mating season of these animals lasts from July to September depending on the type of environment the yak lives in. The males wander in small bachelor groups for most of the year and stay away from the larger herds. As the mating season approaches, the bulls become very aggressive and indulge in regular fights among themselves. The animals do this to stand out and establish dominance. Along with displaying non-violent threats, bull yaks compete directly with each other and charge at each other repeatedly sparring with their horns or with heads lowered. During the mating season or the rut, the bulls wallow in dry soil for the purpose of scent marking. At the time of oestrus, cow yaks become fertile and receptive for only a few hours. A cow yak can enter oestrus up to four times a year. The gestation period of a yak lasts for a range of 257 days-270 days. The young ones are born around the time of spring, between May to June. The cow yak finds herself a suitable place to give birth. The calf is able to walk within 10 minutes of its birth. Cows typically are able to give birth once a year to a single calf but if the supply of food is good, they can reproduce faster.
There are quite a number of domesticated yaks scattered all over the world. Not only Tibet, China, or northern India, but these animals have crossed Asia and are found in other places too. Domesticated species of yaks are not under any threat of extinction in the near future. However, the ancestors of these domesticated ones, the species of wild yak are considered to be vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. Only a few thousand of them are left mainly in the barren Tibetan plateau. The main threats that are resulting in the rapid depletion of yak in the wild are poaching, interbreeding between herds and climate change. This species falls under protected animals in both China and in the north Indian parts.
Yak Fun Facts
What do Yaks look like?
Yaks are bulky creatures with heavy frames. They have sturdy legs and their body is covered with thick and dense hair. Since a yak spends its life in colder areas, they have thick fur covering over their body. Both male and female yaks have a woolly undercoat over their chest to keep them warm and strands of long hair all over their body. They have tufted tails like horses and their coats are generally black or brown in color. Though some wild yaks have been spotted with golden hair instead of black. They are known as golden yaks. They have sharp horns on their heads like all other cattle.
Yaks, when they are young, look very cute. As they grow up their face gets covered with black or brown hair and they start to look a bit aggressive. However, they mean no harm to you unless they feel intimidated.
Unlike other cattle, yaks communicate with each other by producing a grunting sound. Their scientific name, Bos grunniens which means grunting bull is inspired by this feature.
How big is a Yak?
The size of a domesticated yak is smaller compared to that of a wild yak. They are one of the most extant bovid animals. The height of a domestic bull yak ranges from 44 in - 54 in (1.1 m-1.4 m) and the cow yak ranges from 41 in-46 in (1 m-1.2 m). However, the height of bulls and cows of the wild ones are more or less similar and it ranges from 63 in-98 in (1.6 m-2.5 m). The length of a wild and a domesticated yak are respectively 94 in-148 in (2.4 m-3.8 m) and 98 in-130 in (2.5 m-3.3 m).
How fast can a Yak move?
Yaks are generally slow-moving animals. But if they feel intimidated they can chase you at a great speed. A yak can gain speed up to 25 mph. The more aggressive a yak becomes, the more he will tend to run fast.
How much does a Yak weigh?
The weight of a domesticated male yak is 772 lb-1290 lb ( 350 kg-585 kg) and that of a female yak is 496 lb-562 lb (225kg -255 kg). They are lighter than a wild yak that weighs around 1100 lb–2600 lb (500kg –1200 kg).
Generally, the males of this species are called bull yaks and the females are called cow yaks. However, in Tibet, only the males are known as yaks. The females are called dri or nak.
What would you call a baby Yak?
The babies of the species of yaks are called calves.
Both wild and domesticated yaks are herbivorous animals which means that they only have plants in their diet. They eat their food once in the morning and once in the evening. They can be seen grazing on grass meadows, lichens and herbs. Yaks also eat sedges like Kobresia, Carex, and stipa. Since they are found in places where snowfalls occur a lot, their main source of water comes from eating ice and snow. However, the wild ones residing in the barren Tibetan plateau have to travel to warmer places especially in winter when everything gets covered with snow in search of grass and herbs. When the winter comes to an end, they retreat to their original places.
Yaks are generally friendly in nature and are calm most of the time. They only show aggression when they feel threatened. Mother yaks are very protective of their babies. The domestic yaks might turn out to be dangerous if they are not treated properly by humans. They use their two massive sharp horns as weapons and when they get angry they swing those like baseball bats.
Yaks are good pets to work with. They have a cool temperament and if good husbandry processes are followed, yaks tend to cooperate with humans without being much nosy.
Yaks have exceptional balancing power. They never fall down. This is why they can be trusted while carrying loads on the mountain passes.
Can a Yak swim?
Yaks take baths in frozen lakes and rivers. They can swim at very low temperatures without disturbing their normal body temperature.
How many stomachs does a Yak have?
Like all other species of cow, a yak also has more than one stomach to absorb all the nutrients that they get from plants.
How strong is a Yak?
It is safe to say five out of five. It is believed that yaks were bred first in Tibet by Qiang herdsmen with the purpose of carrying heavy loads across the high mountain passes. They can carry loads that weigh up to 150 pounds. Yaks are therefore called the 'boats of the plateau' because of their strength.
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By Adam Rosenberg 2 months, 2 weeks
Maybe he just likes the attention?
Donald Trump braved a visit to his now-former home of New York City on Saturday night to check out UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden. And New Yorkers, being the willful and opinionated bunch that we are, let Trump have it with a chorus of boos.
It doesn't sound quite as bad or dramatic as the boos Trump recently faced at the Nationals-Astros World Series game. The booing stood out especially clearly in that earlier incident because Trump's sudden appearance at the ball game was bookended on both sides by shout-outs to members of the U.S. military.
There's also the fact that Trump is an established fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He's the first U.S. president to sit in the audience for a UFC match, and he attended at the invitation of Dana White, the organization's president and a vocal Trump supporter.
So yes, it's likely there were some Trump stans mixed into the crowd at MSG on Saturday night. But in the wash of crowd noise evident in almost every video, it's clear that the air inside the arena was thick with boos. If you're tired of this president and his chummy relationship with all manner of crimes, these videos are cathartic.
The President is here and the boos are deafening. #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/MbQdKIvuil
— Ricardo Montero (@RicardoMonteroH) November 3, 2019
President Trump getting massively booed as he entered the Garden for #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/ZwmSxlQ4uL
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) November 3, 2019
Honestly surprised to see Trump booed at Ultimate Fighting Championship. This should be his crowd. pic.twitter.com/r1O1Vs20SR
— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) November 3, 2019
Here is President Trump entering MSG for UFC 244. 📽 @jasonrubin91 pic.twitter.com/AVbbFHk6Av
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 3, 2019
Donald Trump is at UFC 244 pic.twitter.com/JF3pDGmbKx
— Dan Gelston (@APgelston) November 3, 2019
Every president faces public criticism from booing crowds, not just alleged criminals like Trump. It's clear from some of the videos that, more than anything, he faced a mixed response in New York City. That's still pretty bad.
SEE ALSO: #TrumpMeltdown catches on after a long day of yelling from the President
Trump is wildly unpopular in the Big Apple, but you'd still think a UFC crowd would be largely on his side. After all, White publicly endorsed Trump at the 2016 Republican National Convention, and he also credits the now-president for helping UFC get off the ground during its early days.
The support clearly wasn't there in the crowd on Saturday night. When the best-case read boils down to "well, they weren't all booing," it's probably better to just take the L and stop attending public events.
TOPICS: Culture, culture, Sports, Politics, Donald Trump, Ufc


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Guys! I'm gonna share a secret, the one thing you can do to improve your homes interior during the winter months, is make sure to give your windows (storms too) a good cleaning before it gets too cold.
Although there are many different brands of window cleaner and a lot of DIY window natural window cleaning recipes, I prefer to use a few spritz' of Windex with Vinegar. I just discovered it a few years back and it has changed my window cleaning life.
Use the soft side of a sponge to help to knock off stuck on dirt and grime, and eliminate finger prints.
There are as many squeegee methods as the day is long. I like to work top to bottom, left to right. Make sure you have good contact with the blade and pull down at a 45º angle.
It's imperative that you wipe the blade clean using a lint free cloth between swipes. This will prevent drips or lint from the blade making its way onto your newly cleaned window.
Our house has exterior storm windows which help with drafts in the winter. I like to remove the storm windows first, then move outside to clean the exterior side of the windows. Inside, I'll clean the interior windows, and then finish by cleaning both sides of each storm window.
dang it. feeling some major window guilt right now. i've been avoiding this task for…. years. i clean the inside of our windows but the thought of having to go out and remove all 17 storm windows just makes me want to die. storm windows man, they're a necessary evil that i wish i didn't have!
Don't feel guilt, that wasn't my intent. I just want people to know that it makes such a difference, especially if you live in a cold weather climate and sunlight matters. I do mine chunk by chunk throughout a week or two so it doesn't feel so overwhelming, just 45 minutes here and there.
I have a question as a non-american. Are storm windows meant only for old single-pane, drafty windows or is this something that is instaled on all windows?
Hey Kati, good question. Storm windows can be found on most old homes in cold weather climates, I don't know if they would be as common in the south. It helps to prevent drafts in the winter. Newer windows are double paned and weather tight, they don't need storms and they are so much easier to clean because many pop inward.
i'm in Oklahoma with storm windows! here, it is definitely only a thing for the old single-pane windows. a few people keep them as extra protection from hail damage during storms or tornado damage but 99% of the time they're removed once you replace your windows with more efficient ones.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review
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I tried to make a call to a website client of mine recently, and my phone — a Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 — spent what felt like half an hour thinking about what it was supposedly doing before locking up and rebooting. I am usually fairly patient with my technology but when a phone can't do the one thing it's actually designed for without spinning its wheels and throwing a fit, it's time for it to go.
Strangely not put off Samsung in general, a cursory glance at their latest tech offerings had me ogling the Samsung Edge and the even newer Samsung Edge+. I ruled out the Edge+ straight away. It's massive size would be far too big to handle in my dainty lady hands (this is bollocks: basically I couldn't financially justify it) but the Edge had me intrigued. Boasting an octa-core 1.5GHz CPU and 3GB of LPDDR4 RAM, the phone tops a variety of benchmarks. There's no way that was going to freeze trying to make a phone call.
I found the phone cheapest on Simply Electronics who I've ordered through before and had no problems, but their delivery times are always super looong so if speed is your bag you want to go elsewhere.
When I finally got my shiny new phone — and shiny it is, with its aluminium and gorilla glass casing — I couldn't believe how light it was compared to the old Galaxy Core I8262. I weighed it up in my hands against Gaz's iPhone 6 and in my unscientific opinion it was lighter than that too.
I was a little worried about the lack of a microSD memory slot in the Edge but checking my old phone I realised that I'd used only 8GB of the space available on the 32GB card I'd put in that, so with 64GB space on the new one I think I'll be set for a good while yet (I'm barely using that much space on my laptop!)
As a self-confessed selfie queen I was impressed to discover that the Edge has a 16 megapixel rear camera with some kind of image stabilisation magic and a super fast f/1.9 lens. I can't blame my dodgy selfies on a bad camera any more: if I'm looking rough, it's all on me.
Phone hardware aside, some of my favourite features are because of the improved OS. From basic UI improvements like adding 0-9 on the standard keyboard screen to stop me from having to flick back and forth if I'm e.g. entering in a password, to more iPhone-esque sorting under Apps allowing me to sort my apps into folders (and indeed it comes with some — like "Social" — pre-sorted). Can't help but gratefully cheer for the A-Z sorting too: that appeals to the organisation nerd in me. I think Samsungs still come massively bloated — the first thing I did when I switched on the phone was disable a bunch of bundled apps — but apparently this has improved over other modern Samsungs.
I've not bowled over by the fancy wraparound edge-y screen, which seems more of a fad than something particularly useful, but I've only been playing with the phone for a few days so I could be converted yet.
All in, it's a lovely phone experience, but given what I'm used to I'm sure virtually anything could have been an improvement.


Planning to drive from Las Vegas to Half Dome village August 26 or 27. Where could / should I park the car and leave it safely for 5 days?
In the designated trailhead parking lots - either the one at Half Dome Village or the one down the road marked "trailhead parking." Clean the car of anything that smells remotely like food, trash, boxes, bags, ice chests, even if they do not contain actual food, and store them in the bear lockers until your return.


We had a great time at Casa De Fruta RV Park this October. My wife and I met a lot of very nice people and made new friends. We were greeted by the front desk and made to fill very welcome. Kind of close to freeway nose but at least we were not at work: we were camping. Thanks for the hospitality. We camped at Casa De Fruta RV Orchard Resort in a Fifth Wheel.
My wife and I stayed at Pinto Lack for four days, October 28th to November 2nd 2011. We had a great time as it was very clean, quiet and a peaceful place to stay. The people that greeted us were very nice and helpful. The water in lake smelled a little but all the water fowl made up for that. Locking the gate at night I thought was good security for all campers. Thank you Pinto Lake for your hospitality we felt very welcome. We camped at Pinto Lake Park in a Fifth Wheel.


love the looks of it! your photos make me want to get out there and see the world.
Wow, those BBQ food look so delicious. Makes me want to go to a Korea restaurant now.
Love the grill! Plus it looks like you had a wonderful experience too and the pictures turned out great as well 🙂 Thumbs up to the share.
What a great experience you had in Korea. I'd love to visit these same places myself, one day.
Totally love the factory feel of the restaurant! I love such themed restaurants!!! Good to know that they also have roasted veggies & mushroom as options for veggies like me!
Wow~ Make me missed Seoul a lot! I want to revisit!
Hmm looks yummylicious! Its lunch time here now craving for this food!
Hello, may i know this store is located nearby Myeongdong area?
coz i saw on their FB, they marked nearby Gangnam area..