Anna Marie de la Fuente TelevisaUnivision is adding to the roster of original titles offered on the ViX+ premium streaming service that bowed last month with the goal of serving up more than 70 new programs in its first year of operations.Production is underway on three scripted drama series, “Colapso,” “Isla Brava,” and “Senda Prohibida,” as well as the documentary “Absoluta” offering behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of Spain’s national soccer team known affectionately as La Furia Roja (the Red Fury).“From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming personal stories, these new original productions represent a sample of the breadth of incredible Spanish-language storytelling you can only find on ViX+,” said Rodrigo Mazon, executive VP and general manager of ViX+. Launched July 21 in the U.S.
I tried four heatwave hacks and here’s what worked and what didn’t
19.07.2022 - 23:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The heatwave is here. From avoiding caffeine to turning off all electrics that aren’t in direct use, ways to stay cool and make the most of household objects, as well as tricks are all over social media.
Some of them are great, and others are less so. I decided to give a few of the internet’s favourite ‘heatwave hacks’ a go and see whether or not they made a difference in 38 degree heat.
Bedding in the fridge or freezer
I had high hopes for this hack, according to Twitter, it’s a lifesaver. I thought I’d give it a go and freeze some bedding, put some in the fridge and see if it could make a cooled down couch.
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I popped my duvet cover in the freezer and pillow in the fridge and left them to cool for a couple of hours. I returned, excited at the prospect of a chilled out pleather sofa that wouldn’t stick or sweat.
Instead, I had a sofa with a duvet cover on it. Nothing about this duvet cover would have let anyone know it had been popped in the freezer for two hours. It was perfectly room temperature, or, hot.
The pillow however, was a little more successful and perhaps due to the pillow’s fluffy interior kept cooler for longer. Sadly, it was short lived and the cold side of the pillow never got to exist as it warmed back up to room temperature within minutes.
Hot water bottle in the freezer
This hack was a success. However, it has been reported that freezing a hot water bottle can cause damage to the rubber and therefore cause issues when you go to use it in the winter.
I did not fully freeze my (cold) water bottle, but not for lack of trying. The bottle was in the freezer for four hours and came out nice and
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