Sunday, February 19, 2017

Video downloader

There's times when the power goes off, probably more-so during the rainy season.  Then there are moments when there is no internet available. Not sure if internet is available tomorrow when I spend overnight in the hospital.   
That's when a laptop with a long lasting battery becomes handy.  I use video downloader and download enough movies from you tube to keep myself entertained.
I use free software 'video downloader professional,' a browser extension.   
Of course I also have bluetooth earphones to avoid disturbing others.
Sakon Nakhon

Sakon Nakhon FC season looks rosy red



Sakon Nakhon FC has lost it's first two games of the season.  The second game should have been a win had it not been for the poor refereeing.  I'm not just saying that because we lost.  Unfortunately there's no video tape to make my point.
Sakon Nakhon FC will visit Surin for the next game.  Chances would be greatly improved if the team did the six hour travel the day before the game, rather than on game day.  Surin has had one draw and one loss, but will have home court advantage.

The following game in Nakhon Ratchasima, 3 March is even less promising. Huai Thalaeng has won both of their games, 3-2 against Mahasarakham, and 1-0 against Surin.   
I'm hoping that the odds improve after these next two games
Sakon Nakhon

Food spoils quicker during the hot season

Many public events here in Sakon Nakhon have been cancelled or toned down since the death of the King. The mourning period is to last for one year.  Most religious related events including temple fairs, local concerts and some festivals are allowed to happen.   
How Songkran will be celebrated locally is still a big guess. Will they be having the nightly dance in the downtown square, as in past years, or will it be 'scaled back.'   
Right in the middle of this year's songkran celebration (13-17 April) is Easter Sunday on April 16.  The catholic community in Tha Rae has a yearly easter parade.   

Songkran is also the highest alcohol related accident period in Thailand.  You can be certain of many road checks and even a breathalyzer test.

As the hot season begins it's important to pay more attention to food safety.
Food spoils quicker during the hot season.  Sometimes in a matter of hours.
Make sure your food is freshly cooked or properly refrigerated.  In some cases food spoilage is hard to detect. Microwaving food does not always kill all bacteria.  Microwaving cooks food from the outside in, sometimes leaving cold spots where bacteria can survive.
Sakon Nakhon

Phu Phan forests fire hazard

Sakon Nakhon

Even though the fim is not dated, it seems to have been produced in the mid 1960's

"... It has been estimated that 90% of Northeast Thailand may be infected with the liver fluke ..."
"... snail, fish, mammals, including humans..."