text: Maryland starting nose tackle A.J. Francis had a big game as the host Terps edged Football Championship Subdivision opponent James Madison, 38-35, in overtime. Though the Dukes rushed for 268 yards against Maryland, the redshirt freshman, a Severn native who attended Georgetown Prep in Washington, made five tackles (two solo, three assists). That included two stops for no gain and his being credited for a half-tackle that resulted in a loss of 2 yards for JMU. Terps junior wide receiver LaQuan Williams (Poly) recorded one catch for 7 yards in the game, and senior linebacker Hakeem Sule (McDonogh) played but did not record any statistics. Senior safety Jamari McCollough (Randallstown) missed the game because a foot injury. The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Barker reported that coach Ralph Friedgen said he does not expect McCollough, a second-team All-Metro selection as a high school junior, to be ready to play when Maryland hosts Middle Tennessee State on Saturday.


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Oh my goodness! I am so excited to be sharing this sweet session with you because it was such a dream! This little baby boy was a joy to photograph. In home lifestyle sessions are a great way to capture your new baby’s first few days of life. Having a session in your home can make the entire experience even less stressful. This family’s session definitely reminded me of that! Baby boy and his family were absolutely wonderful during their session. With a sleeping baby for the entire time, we were able to experiment with a few new poses! The entire session we were able to capture the happiness he’s brought his parents.
I came to their home when this little guy was only a week old! He was very sleepy and worked well with me, allowing me to pose him and capture all of his tiny details. Just wait until you see those little facial features!. The day was cloudy, but the light turned out to be just perfect in their home. Both mom and dad are doctors and they were super calm with their little guy. They happily posed as I asked, which was great! And they even pushed their thermometer up to 80 degrees inside so their sweet baby would be nice and comfortable. We adults were a little bit hot… but it was so worth it to capture his little smile! We spent time all over their house, but working in the nursery was my favorite. This tiny baby boy has a beautiful space to call his own as he gets older.
Lifestyle sessions are a wonderful way to capture your family’s newest member – in a space that’s already cozy and built for baby. It’s also fun to capture the nursery and rooms you’ve spent time creating and making beautiful for your family. I can’t imagine a better way to document one of life’s biggest transitions. If you’re thinking about booking a lifestyle session with me, check out my prep guide here. Remember the best time to capture your little baby is between birth and 12 days old so you can get those perfect curled up portraits!
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The Wichita Falls Animal Services Center is inviting everyone to attend the first ever Barktoberfest!
It’s a community-wide pet adoption day. The event is going on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. at the Animal Services Center. They are located at 1207 Hatton Road.
Barktoberfest will showcase adoptable dogs and cats from six different local rescue groups and shelters including Animal Services. Also on hand will be community pet partner organizations with useful training and resource information to help new and current pet owners, Red River Hotdogs, Kona Ice, a variety of carnival games and activities for the whole family and a Halloween costume contests for pets and children starting at 11:00a.m.
This adoption event highlights the numbers of homeless pets in Wichita Falls and surrounding communities and the need for citizens to choose to adopt first and adopt locally. Every month, Animal Services receives on average 350 dogs and cats. While some are reclaimed by their owners, the majority of these animals remain homeless and in need. Local rescue partners save lives by choosing some of these animals for their adoption programs, while others are placed up for adoption through Animal Services. By working with community adoption partners, the euthanasia rate for Animal Services continues to decline.

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Meet the candidates running for Pensacola mayor, City Council District 2 and county judge
Political campaign signs are starting to become a more frequent sight around Pensacola, and city voters will get their first chance to hear from local candidates at forums scheduled this month.
The East Hill Neighborhood Association is hosting a public mayoral candidate forum Tuesday.
All five current mayoral candidates, Jewel Cannada-Wynn, James Hilburn, Tim Horton, D.C. Reeves and Steven Sharp, have been invited to attend.
The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Bayview Community Resource Center.
Anyone wishing to submit questions for the candidates can do so by emailing firstname.lastname@example.org.
On March 24, the Women for Responsible Legislation will hold a candidate forum for two local races.
The forum will include City Council District 2 candidates Brian Hoffman, Charletha Powell and Brian Wyer, as well as Escambia County court judge candidates Paul Hamlin and Scott Ritchie.
WRL's candidate forum will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pensacola City Hall in the Hagler Mason room.

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Wonthaggi is a town in southern Victoria, Australia. It is located 5 miles (8 km) inland from the coast of Bass Strait. Explorer, William Hovell discovered the deposits of black coal in Cape Peterson nearby the town in 1826 – however most attempts at the time to mine there were not fruitful. The name ‘Wonthaggi’ comes from the Aboriginal term to ‘drag’ or ‘pull’. The area was founded in 1910 and made a borough and municipality a year later.
The aforementioned coal deposits ensured that Wonthaggi became more well known from the 1850s; however, the mining process didn’t start to any great extent until around 1909. This rapid change in development was due to the strike action in Newcastle Fields in New South Wales, which forced the Victorian Railroad firms to acquire coal through different means.
Given the technological advances, the contemporary trains in the area are now diesel-powered; giving limited use or purpose to the coal deposits in Wonthaggi. The town however remains to be a manufacturing hub for items including medical supplies and even blankets for the locality and nearby Bass Valley and Alvie dairy districts.
The town has refocused its offerings to potential visitors; taking advantage of its rich coal mining history as well as the numerous coastal attractions in Bunurong Marine Park, Surf Beach Road with its various rockpools and idyllic views from Cape Peterson.
Despite the size of the town, Wonthaggi has a multitude of facilities for the locality to participate in sporting activities. This sporting nature has led to the populace producing sports stars including Ian Harvey, Darren Berry, Jarryd Blair, and Trent West – who’ve enjoyed success in cricket and Australian rules football.
James Mollinson also hailed from Wonthaggi; and served in several cultural office positions including the Director of the National Gallery of Australia and later held the same position in the National Gallery of Victoria. The town still nods to his lineage with the opening of galleries including the Union Community Arts Centre and the Artspace.
Wonthaggi is well connected to Melbourne (65 miles [105 km] northwest) by the Bass Highway, it is closely linked to the growing resort of Cape Paterson. Pop. (2001) urban centre, 6,136; (2011) urban centre, 7,279.
Victoria is the second most-populated state in Australia with over 6 million people living in the locality (yet the second smallest by area of land). Melbourne is by far the biggest city in the state but other notable dwellings include Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo. Other than the major city the state is home to notable attractions like the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, and the vineyards of Yarra Valley.
The state is geographically diverse with the south celebrating coasts meeting the Indian Ocean, the Tasman Sea, and the Bass Strait. The west and north of Victoria are rich with national parks; while the east is home to the Australian Alps including Mount Bogong. Notable events in the history of the state include the discovery of gold in Warrandyte in 1851, the opening of the Federal Parliament in 1901, and the opening of the Arts Centre in Melbourne in 1968.
Manufacturing and mining were predominant industries in the state, with energy resources harvested in the area as well as several major car companies including Ford and Toyota; both of which previously operated in Victoria.
However, with both of these dwindling; tourism has quickly evolved in the area. Melbourne is home to many attractions including the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, the National Gallery of Victoria, and even dedicated tourist-centric areas like the Docklands, Southbank, and St Kilda. In addition, the wider state area is home to hotspots like the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, and over 2000 kilometers of coastline; which lends itself to many eye-pleasing beaches. The bathing boxes at Brighton have become infamous for their incredible vibrant colours lined up across the golden sands.
Phillip Island is a notable destination within Victoria’s jurisdiction. Despite the local population only equating to around 10,000 people; it was estimated in 2008 that 3.5 million people visit the island every year. This is in part due to the various capes and beaches offering picturesque and postcard views; however many come just for the penguins. Around 32,000 penguins live on and around the shores of Phillip Island and are seen every day walking the beach at sunset. This has become something of a cult scene with many visitors travelling here just to photograph this famous natural phenomena.
Victoria is a sporting state with a multitude of professional sports teams. Most notably the state is home to 10 of the 18 Australian Football League cubs; which are arguably the most successful and most supported teams in the division including the Carlton Blues, the Essendon Bombers, and the Collingwood Magpies.
The state’s sporting stature is further complemented by two professional Rugby clubs, three A-League teams (soccer), and of course the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars; with the latter calling the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground home. This dedication to sports has been rewarded with the appointment of Victoria to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Canadian Solar unit Recurrent Energy closed on a combined construction and term debt facility, with a syndicate of six banks, for the 200 MW Tranquillity Solar Power Project in California. The project, developed by Recurrent Energy, is currently under construction.
With NORD/LB as the coordinating lead arranger, six banks, including Rabobank, Santander, KeyBanc, CIT and CIBC, will provide project-level construction debt, LC facilities and a back-leveraged term facility, totaling $337 million.
“At a time when the U.S. utility-scale solar industry is experiencing record growth, top tier financiers find high-quality solar projects to be an attractive asset class,” said Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar. “We are proud to partner with this leading group of lenders on the Tranquillity project which underscores our broader team’s ability to consistently deliver bankable solar projects.”
The Tranquillity project, covering an area of 1,900 acres in Fresno County, is expected to reach commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2016. The project is expected to generate enough clean solar energy to power about 55,000 homes.


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NAMFREL: Polls ‘peaceful’ so far
THE National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) released its preliminary observations on the conduct of the 2022 National and Local Elections, as observed by its volunteers who are currently on-site in different voting centers across the country.
NAMFREL has tens of thousands of volunteers observing in voting centers nationwide for today’s elections.
The preliminary observations cover the opening procedures and the first few hours of voting, including arrangements inside the voting centers.
Authorized NAMFREL volunteers send observations through online forms, paper forms, and the NAMFREL app.
NAMFREL volunteers reported that in general, “the conduct of the elections has been smooth and peaceful so far, with most polling places opening on time, no significant delay in the start of voting, with the electoral boards as well as the machines and election paraphernalia complete in most polling places, observed.”
Early voting activities are characterized by a high turnout of voters, especially in urban areas, with voters lining up in the hundreds outside many voting centers even before the polls open at 6:00 a.m.
The high turnout seemed to have overwhelmed many voting centers, in which anti-Covid protocols were not properly enforced and observed, especially physical distancing and proper wearing of face masks.
Temperatures are also not consistently being checked at the entrance to the voting center.
It also affected voting centers’ effectiveness in handling the flow of voters going inside the voting centers, resulting in crowding outside polling places and in corridors.

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The endangered Sumatran tiger cubs, born this August, are the first tigers ever born at Animal Kingdom.
“The cubs wrestle with each other constantly and love jumping on plants and logs,” Erin Heavey, an animal care specialist at Animal Kingdom, said in a statement.
She added that the pair have already begun exhibiting their distinct personalities. The name of the male cub, Jeda, means “pause” in Malay, while the female cub’s name, Anala, means “fiery” or “sizzling” in Hindi.
“Jeda in particular loves ripping the bark off the logs and playing with all the pieces that come off,” Heavey added. “Anala is becoming more adept at sneaking and pouncing and loves hiding behind things.”
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1 EMC PERSPECTIVE: THE POWER OF WINDOWS SERVER 2012 AND EMC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MICROSOFT PRIVATE CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY It s no secret that organizations continue to produce overwhelming amounts of data at unprecedented rates. From the proliferation of private self-service cloud environments to organizations capturing more business-analysis data than ever before, the challenges of quickly moving massive amounts of data can be daunting. Moving large volumes of data among physical servers can tax even the fastest networks and hardware. Organizations need better methods of storing and transferring these vast amounts of data. Windows Server 2012, Microsoft s next generation of the Windows Server operating system, introduces a number of storage enhancements that help organizations take advantage of the data movement and storage optimization features of intelligent storage arrays, such as the EMC Symmetrix VMAX storage family, the EMC VNX series, and the EMC Isilon scale-out NAS family. With new technologies such as Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX), improvements to the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, and improved tools such as EMC Storage Integrator 2.0, EMC and Microsoft bring new levels of functionality to Windows Server 2012 environments. These features and tools can help administrators increase storage performance while decreasing complexity and management costs.
2 EMC PERSPECTIVE INCREASE DATA TRANSFER PERFORMANCE WITH ODX Offloaded Data Transfer (ODX) is a new Windows Server 2012 technology that helps move large volumes of data between Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V hosts when that data resides on a shared storage array. This new feature can vastly increase data movement speeds, and is especially useful in Hyper-V private cloud environments where administrators and self-service users need the ability to move large virtual machines quickly. ODX offloads data movement functions from source and destination host servers to the EMC storage array. By offloading these functions, ODX lowers host servers CPU and host-to-storage-array network utilization to near zero during copy or move operations. In a Hyper-V environment, reduced CPU and network overhead on the host server means administrators can increase virtual machine density for each physical server, which can lead to a better return on investment. In many host-based file-transfer scenarios, the data being transferred from one host to another resides on a single storage array shared by both the source and destination hosts. Moving data using traditional host-based file transfers to accomplish tasks such as migrating virtual machines, backing up data, or copying large video files can be a timeconsuming and resource-intensive process. The data transfer must follow these steps: The source host reads data from the storage array over the storage network. The source host then sends the data over the host management network to the destination server. The destination server receives the data from the source host and then writes it back to the storage array over the storage network. ODX accelerates copy operations by using a token-based mechanism for reading and writing data within an intelligent storage array. Instead of copying data from the array, through the hosts, and back to the array again, ODX optimizes the data transfer through the following steps: When the source host initiates a file copy or move function for data on a shared storage array, the storage array generates a token that represents a point-in-time view of the data to be copied, and then provides the token to the source host. The source host sends the token to the destination host over the host management network. The destination host passes the token to the storage array, which then initiates the file copy or move internally, without sending any of the actual data over the storage or host management networks.
3 Figure 1: ODX-enabled file-copy operation When the source host copies the token to the destination host, the token provides the location relationship to the intelligent storage array and removes the need to move the actual data through the hosts and host network. By transferring the data internally on the storage array, ODX dramatically increases file copy and move speeds while reducing the CPU and traffic load on the hosts and host network. Windows Server 2012 and EMC intelligent arrays make ODX-enabled file functions transparent to applications, which means that Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V hosts that use EMC storage arrays automatically optimize file and move functions without administrator intervention. OPTIMIZE STORAGE UTILIZATION WITH VIRTUAL PROVISIONING DETECTION EMC virtual provisioning gives storage administrators flexibility in deploying storage to Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V hosts. Virtual provisioning, which is also known as thin provisioning, lets storage administrators allocate storage on demand by presenting more storage to hosts than is physically available on the EMC storage array. As the operating system writes data to a thin-provisioned logical unit number (LUN), the storage array automatically allocates storage on-demand to handle the write requests. One weakness of thin-provisioned storage is that once the storage array allocates storage to a thin-provisioned LUN, the storage remains allocated even if the host deletes data from the LUN. As time passes, LUN file-system utilization might remain constant even though storage allocation on the array continues to increase. Windows Server 2012 can detect thin-provisioned storage on EMC storage arrays and reclaim unused space, including when Windows Server 2012 is deployed within a Hyper-V virtual machine. For example, suppose a storage administrator creates and assigns a 100 GB LUN to a host that is unaware of the LUN's thin-provisioned status. If the host writes 50 GB of data to the LUN, the storage array allocates 50 GB of storage to the LUN and removes that same amount from the storage pool. But if the host eventually deletes 10 GB of data from the LUN, the storage array will still keep 50 GB allocated to the LUN, even though 10 GB is now unused. With Windows Server 2012, the unused 10 GB of storage would automatically be reclaimed and returned to the pool, where it could be used by other applications.
4 With virtual provisioning detection, storage administrators can confidently deploy thinprovisioned LUNs knowing that unused storage will be returned to the storage pool, which keeps storage allocation in equilibrium with file-system utilization. This feature is especially important in large Hyper-V private cloud deployments or self-service Hyper-V private cloud environments where users continually create and delete virtual machines. PROVIDE FLEXIBLE AND RELIABLE SERVER STORAGE WITH SMB 3.0 SMB 3.0 brings several improvements to the SMB protocol that help enhance EMC storage in Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V environments. While updating the SMB protocol, Microsoft focused on features that would have the most impact on server and cloud environments. Some of these features include: SMB Multichannel: Increases network performance in Hyper-V environments through network link aggregation, and provides fault tolerance to Hyper-V hosts by routing data over multiple network paths. SMB Transparent Failover: Provides applications a continuously available connection to storage by letting administrators configure clustered Windows file shares. BranchCache: SMB 3.0 features BranchCache improvements that better optimize bandwidth over wide-area network (WAN) connections between BranchCache content servers and remote clients. SMB Encryption: Protects data on unsecured networks by encrypting in-flight data between the client and server. Windows PowerShell Cmdlets: Ease administration tasks by providing end-to-end command-line management of file shares. These enhancements bring added flexibility and reliability to Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V deployments that use SMB-based storage on EMC storage arrays. EMC fully supports SMB 3.0 within its unified storage platforms, such as EMC VNX. SIMPLIFY STORAGE MANAGEMENT WITH EMC STORAGE INTEGRATOR 2.0 EMC Storage Integrator 2.0 helps simplify storage management in a Windows Server 2012 environment by providing tools for viewing and provisioning storage on EMC storage arrays. With EMC Storage Integrator, general IT administrators can quickly and easily provision block or file storage for Hyper-V cloud deployments. Administrators can also simultaneously create, provision, and remove multiple LUNs and grant access to specific storage pools using EMC Storage Integrator. EMC Storage Integrator supports EMC VNX, VNXe, CLARiiON CX4, Symmetrix VMAX and VMAXe platforms. In addition to providing a standalone management application, EMC Storage Integrator also provides EMC-specific Windows PowerShell capabilities. These capabilities let storage administrators write Windows PowerShell cmdlets to perform common storage tasks and to batch process multiple tasks without user intervention.
5 TRANSFORM MICROSOFT BACKUP AND RECOVERY EMC backup and recovery solutions, including EMC Avamar, EMC NetWorker, and EMC Data Domain, help protect Windows Server 2012 environments while providing accelerated performance, efficiency, and agility. EMC s extensive support for Windows Server 2012 lets EMC and Microsoft customers confidently deploy cloud technologies with efficient data protection using EMC's latest backup, recovery, and deduplication technologies. SEE HOW EMC AND MICROSOFT CAN ENHANCE YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE EMC and Microsoft continue a tradition of providing performance and ease of management with EMC s line of intelligent storage arrays and Windows Server Together, EMC and Microsoft provide the capabilities your infrastructure needs to manage rapidly increasing volumes of data while benefitting from powerful management tools. To learn more about how a joint EMC and Microsoft solution can help your organization, visit or contact your EMC reseller. CONTACT US To learn more about how EMC products, services, and solutions can help solve your business and IT challenges, contact your local representative or authorized reseller or visit us at EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. This information in this publication is provided as is. EMC Corporation makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in this publication, and specifically disclaims implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Use, copying, and distribution of any EMC software described in this publication requires an applicable software license. EMC2, EMC, Avamar, CLARiiON, Data Domain, Isilon, NetWorkers, Symmetrix, VMAX, VMAXe, VNX, VNXe, Unisphere, and the EMC logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Copyright 2012 EMC Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Published in the USA. 08/12 EMC Perspective


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Published July 12, 1995
The Mariners say they need to know what is going to happen about financing a new stadium, as team officials want time to sell the team in the off-season if there is not going to be a deal, according to the SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER. Rebecca Boren writes that the King County Council's deadline for putting a measure on the September 19 primary ballot is July 24. Council members say they want another agency to agree to pay for cost overruns, a promise of swift permit approvals by the city of Seattle, and an agreement that the city and state underwrite the stadium bonds before putting a measure to raise the sales tax 1/10 of 1% on the ballot (SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, 7/11).


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SA National Civic Organisation questions fully loaded taxis, fee hikes
The SA National Taxi Association (Santaco) has defended the revised lockdown regulations allowing taxi operators to load at 100% capacity.
This comes after the SA National Civic Organisation (Sanco) criticised the government’s decision to allow fully loaded taxis for local trips. Sanco told eNCA the decision put commuters’ lives at risk. Sanco also questioned the affordability of fare increases.
Sanco Gauteng chairperson Abraham Mashishi said: "If the taxi industry is angry with the government, let them not take their anger to commuters because the poor commuters are the working class."
Santaco has a different view.
“Anybody who has issues with the regulations can constitutionally approach the authorities and contest the regulations, but contestation should not be on the basis of perception,” said Santaco spokesperson Thabisho Molelekwa.
“The government has explored all avenues to balance the scientific evidence and economic challenges. There is a lot of effort invested in the decision. Anybody is at liberty to express their views,” Molelekwa said.
On the issue of increased taxi fares, Molelekwa said the decision was not based on the lockdown.
“What must be understood is that the increases are not related to Covid-19, us not getting the relief we want, or us trying to frustrate government.
“Every year we increase fares, and this is such a moment. It’s regrettable that it coincides with the pandemic.
“The fare increases came at a time when the industry was bleeding under the lockdown. About 15% of the taxi fleet was working, and the rest were staying at home,” Molelekwa said.
He said at 70% capacity, taxi operators and drivers were not making an income.
“This increase came at a time when the industry desperately wanted it. It is our view that the increases have been nominal but we urge commuters who feel they are steep to engage.”
Molelekwa said after complaints from commuters about the fare increases, Santaco conducted a survey. The majority of commuters surveyed said the fare increases were too high.
“We are giving the survey to Santaco in Gauteng to see if they can’t review the increase,” Molelekwa said.

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Year: c. 1590
Islands scattered chaotically off the north and west of Scotland. Hopeless geographically but of great interest since it was one of the earliest printed illustrations of the Scottish islands. First edition published a generation before Timothy Pont's great survey. Italian text; islands include Islay, Cumbrae, Mull, Hoy, Stronsay & mainland provinces and rivers.
We also have a mounted version (in Conservation Grade Mountboard) at £215. In addition we have a coloured, mounted and framed version (in Conservation Grade Mountboard & Conservation Grade glass) at £299.
Porcacchi did another map of the whole of Scotland which has considerably more detail. In the sea he has a little image of a galley. Had he heard of the fleets of West Highland galleys - 180 of which sailed or rowed to Ireland in 1545? We have an example of this map mounted in Conservation Grade Mountboard at £215.
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Getting around Sonoma County using local transit services is healthy, affordable and easy. Every day thousands of residents use local transit to get around their town or travel from city to city. If you haven’t used transit before, check out tips for riding below.
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After two planes, two subway lines, a train and a taxi, I’d finally arrived at The Atrium at Drum Hill, a Benchmark Senior Living memory care community in upstate Massachusetts. My two-day visit was part of Long-Term Living’s coverage of the 2014 OPTIMA Award winner, where I would immerse myself in a special program that used all-day activities to improve the lives of those with dementia.
Something seemed different from the moment I walked in the door.
No one was slumped in front of the television watching "Wheel of Fortune." Instead, several residents were immersed in a video about the Hawaiian Islands, this week's resident-chosen learning topic.
One of the first people to greet me was Bob, who I first thought was a volunteer. He shook my hand, politely called me “ma’am,” and welcomed me to his home.
Soon, freshly laundered table linens arrived in a basket, so Virginia and Tony, both residents, got busy folding them for the day’s meals. The rolled hand towels are warmed and used at meal times as a soothing sensory experience, explained Margaret Kargbo, one Drum Hill’s care associates. The gently repetitive task of folding and rolling the linens helps residents concentrate and maintain dexterity in their fingers, but it also helps them stay connected by contributing to a community purpose.
A small group of residents gathered around a table to listen to a care associate talking about pets. A box on the table contained pictures, a dog collar, toy stuffed animals and other pet-related items used as discussion cues. The residents considered questions such as “What is the most unusual pet you can think of?” and “Would a lion make a good house pet?” Like many of the program’s activities, this one exercised a brain process that people with dementia tend to lose early—the ability to sort things into categories.
Later, Bob graciously allowed me to see his room. Small computer components and electronic gadgets were strewn across his desk. Next to the window stood a black lacquered chair emblazoned with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology university logo. Bob told me he wasn't sure if he went to school there, but said his father worked there.
Technology helps Drum Hill's residents live in the now instead of lingering in the past. If a resident expresses interest in tigers during a program about animals, an associate can lead him or her to the computer stations in the main room and locate an online video showing a live tiger roaming the grasslands in Africa. Associates even helped one resident learn how to Skype with her sister, who lives in an assisted living community in Canada.
At lunch time, I asked to eat with the residents. Bob immediately volunteered to be my escort, and two other residents joined our family-style table. Servers brought two trays containing the meal examples—lasagna, zucchini and mozzarella sticks on one tray; corned beef, potatoes and carrots on the other—and asked each resident to choose.
We spent an hour in conversation as my tablemates told me a bit about themselves, prognosticated about the Red Sox and asked about where I live. Occasionally a tiny reminder of their memory impairments would surface—one man told the same joke three times before dessert—almost like a conversational loop resetting itself.


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Kings of superb off-kilter funky pop music Field Music are back with Count It Up, the first single off of their new album Open Here!
Having recently announced the release of Open Here, Field Music have released the first single from said album today in the brilliant Count It Up. It has already been cited that there is a more political leaning to Open Here than some of their past material and Count It Up is a testament to that.
Of the song itself David Brewis has to say:
“I wrote the song on my son’s keyboard and recorded a little demo of it on my phone and he was shouting numbers in the background. Somehow that combined with the melody to force the idea of the hook into my head and I couldn’t escape it. I’ve been down and angry about the state of everything lately. Our town (Sunderland) has become infamous in that it was the first place that voted for Brexit, and that threw into really stark relief loads of fears I have about where we live. It’s been a downtrodden place for quite a long time and people look for someone to blame. It’s easy to blame someone else because you’re in a rich country. It’s easy to blame someone else because you’re a guy. It’s easy to blame someone else because you’re white. It’s easy to blame someone else because you don’t have to think about any of the circumstantial things that make the whole of existence more difficult. I did go through a period not long after the global financial crisis when I read a lot about economics and there’s a section in a book by Joseph Stiglitz called Making Globalisation Work about how those on the right hand side of the spectrum tend to ascribe their fortunes entirely in the frame of their own talents. So if somebody is poor it’s because they’re stupid, and if I’m rich it’s not because my parents gave me a great start in life, or money, or a great education, it’s because I’m talented and brilliant. I think all of that fed into this howl of rage set to what’s basically my version of ‘Material Girl.'”
The song itself is awash with upbeat synths but that harsh undertone gives the track a real kick and only excites us more as to what the Brewis brothers have in store for the rest of Open Here.
The band will be touring the UK next year but for now you can catch them this weekend at the rather brilliant Us Vs Them which Field Music have curated at the Brudenell Social Club. With so many of our favourite bands including Warm Digits, Dutch Uncles, The Cornshed Sisters and The Lovely Eggs.


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Northampton Saints will lock horns with Sale Sharks at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for a fixture in March, the Club can today confirm.
When they meet on Friday 15 March (kick-off: 7.45pm), both sides will be looking to warm-up for the return of Gallagher Premiership action following the league’s hiatus during the Guinness Six Nations.
The men in Black, Green and Gold beat Sale 21-17 in a thrilling clash when the two clubs last met at the end of December, but it was the Sharks who were victorious (20-15) over Northampton earlier in the campaign up at the Salford Stadium, so with both fixtures decided by less than a score so far this season, March’s tie is set to be another cracker.
The fixture will be included in all 2023/24 Season Ticket Holders’ packages, as well as for anyone who has purchased a ‘Six Games, One Ticket’ bundle for 2024, with Saints ticket holders able to sit in their usual matchday seat.
Sale’s Season Ticket Holders will also be able to access the match as part of their membership – Sharks will contact their members directly in due course.
Match tickets will cost just £10* adult / £5* junior across all ticket categories, and go on sale week commencing Monday 22 January:
- Saints Season Ticket Holders will be able to purchase extra tickets in their usual priority window from Monday (22 Jan).
- Saints Membership holders will be able to purchase tickets in another priority window from Wednesday (24 Jan).
- All remaining tickets will then go on general sale on Friday (26 Jan).
“We’re delighted to be able to confirm another fixture in our calendar for this season, and grateful to Sale for their co-operation,” said Saints’ Chief Executive, Mark Darbon.
“At the end of March, a pivotal point of the season begins with the Gallagher Premiership run-in starting in earnest, and we want to make sure we hit the ground running after an eight-week break from league fixtures.”Mark Darbon, Northampton Saints Chief Executive
“We already have a clash lined up against the DHL Stormers on Saturday 9 March, but Phil Dowson and our coaches were keen to ensure we get our players on the pitch again the following week before we get stuck into Premiership action.
“So, supporters can expect to see strong line-ups from both teams as Saints and Sharks prepare for league matches the following weekend, and we’re excited to be able to offer our Season Ticket Holders this match for free – hopefully ensuring a big crowd generates a brilliant atmosphere for this important warm-up clash.”
* All ticket prices are subject to a £1.50 booking fee.

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Aug 05, 2014 - Operating from universal input of 47–63 Hz, 85–265 Vac, RWS50-B Series offers nominal outputs of 5, 12, 24, and 48 Vdc with adjustment range of Â±10% minimum. Convection-cooled units operate from -10 to 70Â°C with derating above 40Â°C and efficiencies up to 88%, minimizing internal waste heat and component temperatures. Equipped with over-voltage and over-current protection, power supplies are suited for industrial, testÂ and measurement, broadcast, communications, and LED signage applications.
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50W Power Supplies Added to Five Year Warranty RWS-B Series
Press release date: Jul 01, 2014
Operating from a universal input of 47-63Hz, 85-265Vac (300Vac for 5 seconds), the RWS50-B series is available with nominal outputs of 5, 12, 24 and 48Vdc with an adjustment range of a minimum of +/-10%. The series is designed to meet a wide range of applications, including industrial, test & measurement, broadcast, communications and LED signage.
The convection cooled 50W models operate from -10oC to 70 oC with derating above 40 oC. In addition over voltage and over current protection is included.
High operating efficiencies of up to 88% reduce internal waste heat and component temperatures, resulting in electrolytic capacitor service life ratings of at least ten years.
The TDK-Lambda RWS-B series is certified to the safety standards of UL/CSA 60950-1, UL508 (on certain models), is CE marked according to the Low Voltage, RoHS2 Directives, and additionally evaluated to EN 60950-1. All models offer curve B conducted and radiated performance to EN55011/EN55022-B, FCC class B and VCCI-B.
More information can be obtained at the following TDK-Lambda Americas website, http://www.us.tdk-lambda.com/lp/products/rwsb-series.htm, or by calling 800-LAMBDA-4. Product availability for the RWS-B series can be found via the link to TDK-Lambda’s distributor network (see “Check Distributor Stock to Buy”) at http://www.us.tdk-lambda.com/lp/.
• General industrial and commercial automation, test and measurement, broadcast, LED signage and communications equipment
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• Five Year Warranty
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• UL508 certified (5V, 12V & 24V models)
• Long service life (conservative electrolytic capacitors ratings)
Input voltage range Vac 85 to 265 (300Vac for five seconds)
Nominal output voltages Vdc 5, 12, 24 & 48
Output power W 50
Cooling - Convection
Efficiency (24V output at 200Vac) % 87
Operating ambient temperature -10°C to +70°C (Derating applies)
Safety - UL/CSA/EN 60950-1, UL508 (5V to 48V) CE Mark (LV & RoHS2)
Size (W x H x D) mm 84x42x180
Warranty Years Five
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems* which are marketed under the product brands TDK and EPCOS, power supplies, magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2014, TDK posted total sales of USD 9.6 billion and employed about 83,000 people worldwide.
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Joe Biden got a $40,000 check in 2017 from China funds that originated from a Biden family deal with a CCP-linked company, CEFC China Energy Co., James Biden admitted to the House impeachment inquiry on February 21, according to a transcript reviewed by Breitbart News.
The acknowledgment raises questions about Joe Biden’s previous claims that his family never made money from China.
“Remember when Joe Biden told the American people that his son didn’t make money in China?” House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) asked on X. “Well, not only did he lie about his son Hunter making money in China, but it also turns out that $40,000 in laundered China money landed in Joe Biden’s bank account in the form of a personal check.”
“Even if this $40,000 check was a loan repayment from James Biden, it still shows how Joe benefited from his family cashing in on his name … with money from China no less,” he added.
Hunter and James are material witnesses in the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, who has denied involvement in the family’s business at least nine times.
The House investigation has found a massive web of wire transfers, 20 shell companies, and associates who helped the Biden business rake in at least $24 million from foreign nationals over the course of approximately five years.
Wendell Husebo is a political reporter with Breitbart News and a former GOP War Room Analyst. He is the author of Politics of Slave Morality. Follow Wendell on “X” @WendellHusebø or on Truth Social @WendellHusebo.


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I wanted to do something a little different, I don't make too many cards for men so I decided that I would use the Father's Day kit and create something other than a Father's Day card. Once I had him colored (Prismacolor & Copic markers) and matted (background paper is from Basic Grey), I wasn't sure if I wanted to put a sentiment on the card. I figured if I didn't, it could be used for any ocassion. Once I was done, I was feeling a certain way :-) and decided to use "Missing You". That was from a sheet of stickers in my stash.
America the Beautiful - For this card I used the 4th of July kit. I used one of the sketches that was included in the kit. I merged the sentiment into the journal box. Once again keeping with the goal of using what I have, the ribbon, background paper, thank you sticker and rhinestones are all things from the famous stash. The circles were made with Spellbinders dies.There are just so many things you can do with this kit, and it's not just for the 4th of July. I will be donating this card and several others to an organization that send cards to the troops.
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A caravan of thousands of Honduran migrants pushed its way into Guatemala in mid-January with hopes of eventually reaching the U.S. border. Some members of that group told journalists they were making the trip because of the Biden administration's approach to immigration.
By Jan. 20 — the day Biden took over the White House and signed several executive orders dealing with immigration — the caravan had reportedly dissipated. Additionally, had it continued, no evidence showed Biden's actions would have impacted the caravan's experience at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Within hours of taking the presidential oath of office on Jan. 20, 2021, Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden signed several executive orders to change American immigration policies and reverse hallmark initiatives by his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump.
They included actions to end a ban on travel from some Muslim-majority countries and halt construction on a steel-and-concrete wall between Mexico and the U.S. that Trump framed as a solution to curb illegal border crossings by people fleeing poverty and violence in Central America.
Meanwhile, during the weeks before Biden's inauguration, a migrant caravan departed from Honduras and pushed its way through Guatemala, totaling between 7,000 to 8,000 people at its highest point, according to multiple reports from reputable news outlets.
Fleeing worsening economic and living conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and two major hurricanes, the group hoped to eventually reach the United States' southern border, where they would apply for American asylum or seek refuge in the country illegally.
Considering the caravan's timing, numerous people asked us to investigate if, or to what extent, Biden's stance on immigration — which was a vast departure from Trump's hardline approach — motivated the crowd of Honduras residents to make the trip or would aid their entrance into the United States.
The claim was a mixture of truth and misleading information that misrepresented facts about the caravan and conflated American immigration policies.
First, we'll address the claim that the change in U.S. presidents was a factor in some people's decisions to flee Honduras or Guatemala and head north in early 2021.
In interviews with journalists, several members of the caravan expressed hope that the end of Trump's tenure and Biden's election would make it easier for them to escape poverty and violence in Central American and make the U.S. home. Those statements included:
- Per the AP's report, an 18-year-old member of the caravan, Eber Sosa, expressed the hope of many that something would change with Biden. "Now that the new president is here we are waiting for the answer, all of us immigrants who are here from Honduras," Sosa said. "We are looking to see what the new president says to move forward.”
- Another person, Miguel Angel, told the French news agency Agence France-Presse for a Jan. 15 video that he was also heading north because of the changing administrations. "I have hope and faith in God, and in the good person that the United States has chosen," he said. "Biden is a good person and isn't the same as the administration that's just ended."
- Another alleged member of the group told a CNN reporter, "I'm dreaming to get to the U.S. [...] because they have a new president. Biden, he's going to help all of us."
Based on our research, no member of the caravan cited Biden's position on Trump's border wall, specifically, as a reason for their trip, discrediting any claims that stopping the barrier's construction invited migrants to America.
We should note here: The Hill tweeted a video of the latter interview, with which Fox News attempted to frame the man's opinions as potentially representative of the entire group, as well as a result of the federal government's decision to issue a 100-day moratorium on deportations for some undocumented immigrants under Biden.
It is true that Biden used his first day in office to revoke one of Trump’s earliest executive orders that made all roughly 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally a priority for deportations. Shortly after that, the Homeland Security Department announced the temporary moratorium on deportations “for certain noncitizens," beginning Jan. 22, the AP reported.
That meant people who traveled to, and started lives in, America without obtaining proper citizen documentation were no longer at risk of being sent back to the country from which they emigrated. Also, Biden proposed a bill that would provide an eight-year path to citizenship for those people, pending Congressional approval.
Those initiatives, however, have no direct effect on how, or under what circumstances, people physically enter the country at the Mexico-U.S border. The Biden administration did not immediately make, nor broadcast, significant changes to those processes, perhaps with the intention of avoiding a surge of immigrants at crossings.
For example, asylum seekers must wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, under Trump-era policies. On Jan. 21, Homeland Security said it would stop sending asylum-seekers back to Mexico but that people already returned should stay put for now, per the AP.
"[It] will take months to be fully up and running in terms of being able to do the kind of asylum processing that we want to be able to do," Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security advisor, told reporters.
Now, let us discuss Biden's decision to halt construction of the border wall.
According to the AP, it is common for smugglers to guide people over or through the wall — which spans about one-third the length of the border as of this writing — and Border Patrol officials have said it was never meant to completely stop people from entering America, but rather to slow their advance.
That said, no evidence shows the caravan had planned its route to evade the barrier, undermining arguments that Biden's decision to halt its construction would make it easier for the crowd of thousands to enter America.
But perhaps the most egregious error in the claim was this: The caravan of thousands of adults and children no longer existed when Biden sat down in the Oval Office to reverse those above-mentioned Trump-era immigration policies.
On Jan. 19, with the U.S. still under Trump's presidency, Associated Press journalists in El Florido, Guatemala, reported that the "once large caravan" had "dissipated."
That news report and others said soldiers and police used tear gas and wielded batons to break up the group, injuring some members of the caravan, as well as organized government rides for thousands of them to return to their hometowns in Honduras.
Maximiliano Reyes, a Mexican deputy foreign minister, told news network Milenio authorities sent between 4,500 and 5,000 people back from Guatemala, with others considering their options, Reuters reported on Jan. 19. He estimated around 1,000 migrants had broken up into small groups and fanned out inside Guatemala.
Meanwhile, Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador had sent thousands of National Guard members and immigration agents to stand guard at the country's southern border and block migrants from entering, according to the Associated Press report.
In sum, although it was true that some members of the caravan had publicly expressed hope that Biden's administration would make it easier for them to live in America, the changes to immigration policy on Biden's first day would not have affected the majority of the members of the caravan had it continued to the Mexico-U.S. border. Additionally, reputable sources reported that the caravan had broken up by Jan. 20, the date of Biden's inauguration, and was no longer headed for the U.S. border. For those reasons, we rate this claim a "Mixture" of accurate and misleading information.

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Correct selection of the appropriate flange size can allow mothers to feel comfortable and pain-free when sucking breast milk with the breast pump, and at the same time give full play to the best effect of the breast pump. If you experience discomfort, pain, or breast tenderness when breastfeeding. The speaker size you have chosen may be too small or too large.
The following tips can help you know if your current speaker size is right:
✔ Suitable Size:
Feel comfortable while breastfeeding, the nipple will not rub against the flaring duct. The horn can be attached to the breast, so that the milk can be sucked effectively without leakage from the horn and the side of the breast.
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When breastfeeding, the nipple feels uncomfortable and painful against the inner wall.
Excessive areola is pushed into the horn duct, and the emulsion is easy to leak from the side, which affects the effect of the breast pump.

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According to Ynet News, more than 5.6 million Israelis are eligible to vote, and the ballot box at one Tel Aviv polling place already had filled with the conservative Likud tickets.
The predictions for a third term for Mr. Netanyahu are widespread. What remains in question, however, is how much political capital he will maintain. Mr. Netanyahu’s campaign initially faced heavy opposition from parties that swung right of Likud, and meanwhile, his diplomatic ties with the United States has faced stress from a first-term Obama administration. Voter turnout could sway how Mr. Netanyahu conducts peace talks with the Palestinians in the upcoming months, analysts say.
At his last campaign stop in Jerusalem, Mr. Netanyahu called for union among his political supporters.
“I have a good feeling,” he said in a Reuters report. “At the last minute, I appeal to each and every citizen who is going to the ballot box: Decide for whom you are going to vote — for a divided and weak Israel, or for a united and strong Israel and a large governing party.”


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Show at Arsenal’s stadium was Madness singer Suggs’ fourth year of raising money for cancer charity
Madness and Rudimental have raised £130,000 for the charity Pancreatic Cancer UK after playing a joint concert at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in London.
The gig took place at an intimate suite at the stadium, with regular £160 tickets including a three-course dinner and £500 VIP tickets featuring a tour of the stadium by a former Arsenal player. The show featured the live debut of Rudimental’s new single Bloodstream and an auction hosted by Madness singer Suggs.
Suggs has been a patron of Pancreatic Cancer UK for three years, following the death from the disease of his wife Anne’s sister Alannah. Suggs said: “Alannah’s death came as a huge shock to us all. At her wake, we vowed to do something to help research, and I’ll do all I can to support the charity.”
Meanwhile, Rudimental and Disclosure’s joint festival Wild Life at Brighton City Airport on June 6-7 has sold out. It also stars Sam Smith, Nas and George Ezra. Rudimental also play at Parklife Weekender, T In The Park, Lovebox and Boardmasters festivals.
Madness have begun recording a new album, while guitarist Cathal Smyth releases his debut solo album A Comfortable Man on May 4. The band go on a 19-date tour starting at Lincoln City FC on May 29, as well as headlining On Blackheath festival on September 13 and their own House Of Fun Weekender festival at Minehaed Butlins on November 20-23.

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Uncover the Nocturnal and Nimble Creatures that Make Australia’s Wildlife So Remarkable
Australia’s diverse fauna is full of nifty and notable creatures, and the animals whose names start with the letter ‘N’ are some of the most intriguing and nimble species you’ll encounter.
Iconic and misunderstood numbats to the elusive and mysterious night parrots, Australia is home to a nuanced array of animals that begin with ‘N’. We’ll explore the nifty world of Australian animals starting with N, sharing fascinating facts, crucial conservation information, and captivating visuals that showcase the unique qualities of these remarkable species. Get ready to be amazed by the wonders of Australia’s notable fauna!
- Numbats: Also known as banded anteaters, these small, diurnal marsupials are known for their distinctive striped coats and their specialized diet of termites. Discover their unique adaptations, the threats they face from habitat loss and introduced predators, and the conservation efforts in place to protect these endangered animals.
- Night Parrots: These elusive, nocturnal parrots were thought to be extinct until their rediscovery in 2013. Learn about their mysterious habits, their preferred habitats in Australia’s arid interior, and the importance of protecting their limited range from further degradation.
- Northern Quolls: These spotted, cat-sized marsupials are known for their agility, curiosity, and their important role as predators in Australia’s northern ecosystems. Explore the threats they face from invasive species and habitat loss, and the conservation initiatives aimed at ensuring their survival.
- Nankeen Kestrel: A small falcon that is widespread across Australia, recognizable by its tan plumage.
Tenacious numbats to the enigmatic night parrots, Australian animals starting with N showcase the continent’s incredible diversity and ecological complexity. Each species has its own nifty story and plays a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of Australia’s ecosystems.
Having a deeper appreciation for these notable creatures and understanding the challenges they face, we can work together to ensure their conservation and protect the nuanced world they inhabit. We hope this pillar page has sparked your curiosity and inspired you to become a champion for Australia’s nifty and notable fauna.


These mountain man knives are built for versatility and the crude trials of the wilderness. Such tasks include primitive shelter, weapon and trap construction, field dressing wild game and butcher meat.
This large bushman knife is unique, highly collectible and a pleasure to both own and use.
- Large knife – well adapted for both knife fighting and wilderness survival.
- Razor sharp and resilient imported Damascus steel + VG10 steel core.
- Premium Ironwood handle + stainless steel hand-guard.
- Genuine leather sheath (hand carved & stitched).
Deer Antler Knives Specifications:
- Overall length: 30.5cm.
- Blade length: 19cm.
- Handle length: 11.5cm.
- Width of blade: 4.1cm.
- Thickness of blade: 0.41cm.
- Blade material: Imported Damascus steel.
- Handle material: Genuine wild deer antler.
- Hand-guard material: Steel.
- Hardness: 60 HRC.
- Knife sheath: Genuine leather.
- Item: Bowie blade knife.


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This is the very first Digital Kit I've ever created! Hopefully I get all these links and downloads right. I'm new to this, so if I make a mistake let me know so I can correct it. Also, I don't mind constructive criticism if any of you have any suggestions or tips to help me next time, then I would really appreciate it! -Thanks and Hope you enjoy!
Here's a look at some of my favorite pages. These pages were used by various elements I've collected from different sites over the years for private use. There are so many cute freebies out there, so I rarely buy a kit. Some were only freebies for a limited time but are now in the scrappers' stores. I will put a list on the side of the blog with links to all my favorite freebie sites. I will say right now that my Number One Favorite Site is freedigitalscrapbooking.com. You will notice that my pages are all standard 8.5x11. I prefer this size so I can buy in bulk at office stores as well as print my pages at home.

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FluWatch report: January 5 to 11, 2020 (week 02)
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Organization: Public Health Agency of Canada
Date published: 2020-01-17
- Influenza activity decreased across multiple indicators this week. This suggests that Canada may have reached peak influenza activity at the national level. Elevated activity is expected to continue in the coming weeks.
- Influenza A(H3N2), A(H1N1) and B continue to co-circulate.
- Influenza A remains the predominant circulating type and influenza B continues to circulate at higher levels than usual.
- A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) are circulating in almost equal proportions. For the season to date, there is a slight majority (53%) of A(H1N1), due to an increase in detections in recent weeks.
- The highest cumulative hospitalization rates are among children under 5 years of age and adults 65 years of age and older.
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- Influenza/ILI Activity (geographic spread)
- Laboratory Confirmed Influenza Detections
- Syndromic/Influenza-like Illness Surveillance
- Influenza Outbreak Surveillance
- Severe Outcomes Influenza Surveillance
- Influenza Strain Characterizations
- Antiviral Resistance
- Vaccine Monitoring
- Provincial and International Influenza Reports
Influenza/Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Activity (geographic spread)
During week 02, 41 regions within 11 province/territories reported influenza activity; among these regions 44% reported sporadic activity, 46% reported localized activity, and 10% reported widespread activity (Figure 1).
Figure 1 – Map of influenza/ILI activity by province and territory, Canada, week 2020-01
Number of Regions Reporting in Week 02: 45 out of 53
Figure 1 - Text equivalent
|Province||Influenza Surveillance Region||Activity Level|
|P.E.I.||Prince Edward Island||Sporadic|
|N.S.||Zone 1 - Western||Localized|
|N.S.||Zone 2 - Northern||Sporadic|
|N.S.||Zone 3 - Eastern||No Activity|
|N.S.||Zone 4 - Central||Sporadic|
|Que.||Québec et Chaudieres-Appalaches||Widespread|
|Que.||Montréal et Laval||Localized|
|Man.||Northern Regional||No Data|
|Man.||Prairie Mountain||No Data|
|Man.||Southern Health||No Data|
Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza Detections
In week 02, the percentage of laboratory tests positive for influenza decreased slightly. Laboratory tests positive for influenza B declined but continue to be above average for this time of year. Among detections, the proportion that are influenza A continued to increase, and among subtyped influenza A detections, the proportion of A(H1N1) continued to increase.
The following results were reported from sentinel laboratories across Canada (Figures 2 and 3):
- The percentage of tests positive for influenza decreased slightly from 26% in week 01 to 25% in week 02. While this is slightly higher than the average (23%) for week 02 over the past five seasons, the decline may suggest that we are near the peak of laboratory detections.
- The percentage of tests positive for influenza A has been stable at approximately 15% since week 52.
- The percentage of tests positive for influenza B declined for the second week in a row, from 13% in week 52 to 9% in week 02, but continues to be almost 5 times greater than the average (2.8%) for this time of year. The current level of circulation of influenza B is normally not observed until late March or early April.
- The proportion of detections that were influenza A has increased in recent weeks, from 50% in week 51 to 63% in week 02.
- Among subtyped influenza A detections, a mix of A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) continues to be detected. In week 02, the proportion of A(H1N1) increased from 62% in week 01 to 76%.
To date this season (weeks 35 to 02), 16,438 laboratory detections of influenza were reported:
- 59% (9,622) were influenza A.
- Among subtyped influenza A detections (2,932), A(H1N1) is now the predominant subtype overall this season by a slight majority (53%), due to the increase in A(H1N1) detections in recent weeks.
Detailed information on age and type/subtype has been received for 12,168 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases (Table 1). To date this season (weeks 35 to 02):
- Among cases of influenza A(H3N2) (1,204), the largest proportion were in adults 65 years of age and older (46%).
- Cases of influenza B (5,508) were primarily in younger age groups; 55% of cases were under 20 years of age and 33% between 20 and 44 years of age.
- Among cases of influenza A(H1N1) (911), nearly equal proportions of cases were in adults 20-44 years, 45-64 years, and 65 years of age and older (between 26 and 28% of cases were in each age-group).
For more detailed weekly and cumulative influenza data, see the text descriptions for Figures 2 and 3 or the Respiratory Virus Detections in Canada Report.
Figure 2 - Number of positive influenza tests and percentage of tests positive, by type, subtype and report week, Canada, weeks 2019-35 to 2020-02
Number of Laboratories Reporting in Week 02: 35 out of 36
The shaded area indicates weeks where the positivity rate was at least 5% and a minimum of 15 positive tests were observed, signalling the period of seasonal influenza activity.
Figure 2 - Text equivalent
|Surveillance Week||A(Unsubtyped)||A(H3N2)||A(H1N1)pdm09||Influenza B||Percent Positive A||Percent Positive B|
Figure 3 – Distribution of positive influenza specimens by type/subtype and province/territoryFootnote *, Canada, weeks 2019-35 to 2020-02
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Specimens from NWT, YT, and Nvt are sent to reference laboratories in other provinces.
Figure 3 - Text equivalent
|ProvincesTable Figure 3 - Footnote 1||Cumulative (August 25, 2019 to January 11, 2020)|
|A Total||A(H1N1)||A(H3N2)||A(UnS)Table Figure 3 - Footnote 3||B Total||A & B Total|
|PercentageTable Figure 3 - Footnote 2||59%||16%||14%||67%||41%||100%|
|Cumulative (August 25, 2019 to January 11, 2020)|
|Influenza A||B||Influenza A and B|
|A Total||A(H1N1)||A(H3N2)||A (Un subtyped)Table 1 Footnote 1||Total||#||%|
Syndromic / Influenza-like Illness Surveillance
Healthcare Professionals Sentinel Syndromic Surveillance
In week 02, 1.8% of visits to healthcare professionals were due to influenza-like illness (ILI) which is below the average for this time of year (Figure 4).
Figure 4 – Percentage of visits for ILI reported by sentinels by report week, Canada, weeks 2019-35 to 2020-02
Number of participants reporting in week 02: 95
The shaded area represents the maximum and minimum percentage of visits for ILI reported by week from seasons 2014-2015 to 2018-2019
Figure 4 - Text equivalent
The proportion of FluWatchers participants reporting symptoms of cough and fever decreased in week 02 compared to the previous week. In week 02, 3,127 participants reported to FluWatchers, of which 3.0% (94) reported symptoms of cough and fever (Figure 5).
Among the 94 participants who reported cough and fever:
- 27% consulted a healthcare professional;
- 83% reported days missed from work or school, resulting in a combined total of 246 missed days of work or school.
- 71% reported having been vaccinated for influenza this season.
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Figure 5 - Percentage of participants reporting fever and cough, Canada, weeks 2019-40 to 2020-02
Number of Participants Reporting in Week 02: 3,127
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Online Figure – Geographic distribution of FluWatchers participants reporting cough and fever, Canada, week 2020-02
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Influenza Outbreak Surveillance
In week 02, the number of new laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks decreased. A total of 81 outbreaks were reported: 52 in long term care facilities, 8 in acute care facilities categorized as 'other', which includes facilities such as private personal care homes, correctional facilities, and colleges/universities (Figure 6).
To date this season, a total of 336 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks have been reported; 59% (200) in long-term care facilities, 27% (92) in facilities categorized as ‘other’, 12% (39) in acute care facilities, and 2% (5) in schools/daycares. Of the outbreaks where influenza type was reported (324), 91% (295) were due to influenza A. Among the 146 outbreaks for which the influenza A subtype was reported, 62% (91) were associated with A(H3N2). Four ILI outbreaks in schools/daycares have also been reported.
Figure 6 – Number of new outbreaks of laboratory-confirmed influenza by report week, Canada, weeks 2019-35 to 2020-02
Number of provinces and territories reporting in week 02: 12 out of 13
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Severe Outcomes Influenza Surveillance
Provincial/Territorial Influenza Hospitalizations and Deaths
To date this season, 802 influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported by participating provinces and territoriesFootnote †.
- 65% of the cases were associated with influenza A.
- Of the cases for which subtype was reported (427), 78% were associated with influenza A(H3N2).
- The highest cumulative hospitalization rates up to week 02 were among children under 5 years of age (27/100,000 population) and adults 65 years of age and older (26/100,000 population).
Eighty-one ICU admissions and thirteen deaths have been reported.
- 57% of the ICU admissions and 77% of the deaths were associated with influenza A.
Figure 7 – Cumulative rates of influenza-associated hospitalizations by age-group and surveillance week, Canada, participating provinces and territoriesFootnote 1 weeks 2019-35 to 2020-02
Number of provinces and territories reporting in week 02: 9 out of 9
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Influenza-associated hospitalizations are reported by Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Yukon. Only hospitalizations that require intensive medical care are reported by Saskatchewan.
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Pediatric Influenza Hospitalizations and Deaths
In week 02, 99 pediatric (≤16 years of age) laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations were reported by the Immunization Monitoring Program Active (IMPACT) network (Figure 8). The weekly number of cases in this period above the 5-year maximum in week 02.
The sharp increase in the number of cases in recent weeks is likely due to the concurrent circulation of influenza A and B this season. The number of influenza A-associated pediatric hospitalizations is similar to the average for this time of year. Influenza B usually circulates later in the season, in February or March. However, this season, the number of hospitalizations with influenza B is well above average compared to previous seasons, and occurring earlier in the season.
To date this season (weeks 35 to 02) :
- 479 pediatric hospitalizations have been reported by the IMPACT network, of which 53% (254) were associated with influenza B and 47% (225) with influenza A.
- The largest proportion of hospitalizations (65%) were among children under 5 years of age (Figure 9).
- Among cases in children under 5 years of age (311), 53% of cases were associated with influenza A, compared to cases in children 5 to 16 years of age (168), among whom 64% of cases were associated with influenza B.
- 61 ICU admissions were reported, of which 52% (32) were associated with influenza A.
- No pediatric deaths have been reported.
Figure 8 – Number of pediatric (≤16 years of age) hospitalizations reported by the IMPACT network, by week, Canada, weeks 2019-35 to 2020-02
The shaded area represents the maximum and minimum number of cases reported by week from seasons 2014-15 to 2018-19
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Adult Influenza Hospitalizations and Deaths
Surveillance of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated adult (≥16 years of age) hospitalizations by the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) Serious Outcomes Surveillance (SOS) network began on November 1st for the 2019-20 season. In week 02, the number of cases decreased compared to the previous week.
To date this season, 305 hospitalizations, 15 intensive care unit admissions, and less than five deaths have been reported (Figure 10). The majority of hospitalizations have been due to influenza A (88%), and among those subtyped (81) 89% were influenza A(H1N1). The largest proportion of hospitalizations are in adults 65-79 years of age (34%) and adults 80 years of age and older (32%) (Figure 11).
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Influenza Strain Characterizations
From September 1, 2019 to January 16, 2020, the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) has characterized 384 influenza viruses (139 A(H3N2), 140 A(H1N1) and 105 influenza B) that were received from Canadian laboratories.
Over recent years, circulating strains of A(H3N2) have evolved, and are increasingly difficult to characterize by hemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay. Genetic characterization is established by sequencing the hemagglutinin (HA) gene of the influenza viruses to compare their genetic properties.
Among the 35 influenza A(H3N2) viruses antigenically characterized to date, the majority (89%) showed reduced titer by HI assay to A Kansas/14/2017 using antiserum raised against egg-propagated A Kansas/14/2017. Four viruses were characterized as A Kansas/14/2017-like (Figure 12 a).
Nearly all (98%) of the 135 A(H3N2) viruses genetically characterized this season belonged to genetic group 3C.2a1b based on sequence analysis of the HA gene. Three viruses belonged to the genetic group 3C.3a (Figure 13).
Group 3C.2a1b viruses analysed represent:
- 89% (31 out of 35) viruses that were also antigenically characterized.
- 100% (104 out of 104) viruses which did not grow to sufficient hemagglutination titer for antigenic characterization by HI assay.
A/Kansas/14/2017 belongs to genetic group 3C.3a and is the influenza A(H3N2) component of the 2019-20 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine.
Among the 140 A(H1N1) viruses characterized to date, 71% were antigenically similar to A/Brisbane/02/2018 by HI testing using antiserum raised against egg-propagated A/Brisbane/02/2018 (Figure 12 b).
A/Brisbane/02/2018 is the influenza A(H1N1) component of the 2019-20 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine.
Among the 105 influenza B viruses antigenically characterized this season, the vast majority (103) belonged to the B/Victoria lineage. Two viruses were antigenically characterized as similar to B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage)..
The majority (87%) of B/Victoria lineage viruses showed reduced titer by HI assay to B/Colorado/06/2017 using antiserum raised against cell culture-propagated B/Colorado/06/2017 (Figure 12 c).
Sequence analysis showed that 100% (87) of the 90 B/Victoria lineage viruses showing reduced titre to B/Colorado/06/2017 had a three amino acid deletion (162-164) in the HA gene.
The recommended influenza B components for the 2019-20 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine are B/Colorado/06/2017 (Victoria lineage) and B/Phuket/3073/2013 (Yamagata lineage). B/Phuket/3073/2013 is included in the quadrivalent influenza vaccine.
Figure 12 - Text Description
|Number of viruses characterized: 35|
|Antigenic phenotype of A(H3N2) virus||Number of viruses||Percentage|
|Reduced titer to A/Kansas/14/2017||31||89%|
|Number of viruses characterized: 140|
|Antigenic phenotype of A(H1N1) virus||Number of viruses||Percentage|
|Reduced titer to A/Brisbane/02/2018||41||29%|
|Number of viruses characterized: 105|
|Antigenic phenotype of influenza B virus||Number of viruses||Percentage|
|Reduced titer to B/Colorado/06/2017||90||86%|
Figure 13 - Text Description
|Number of viruses sequenced: 135|
|Genetic Clade of A(H3N2) virus||Number of viruses||Percentage|
The National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) also tests influenza viruses received from Canadian laboratories for antiviral resistance. From September 1, 2019 to January 16, 2020, the following results were reported:
228 influenza viruses (104 A(H3N2), 52 A(H1N1) and 72 B) were tested for resistance to oseltamivir:
- All influenza viruses tested were sensitive to oseltamivir.
228 influenza viruses (104 A(H3N2), 52 A(H1N1) and 72 B) were tested for resistance to zanamivir:
- All influenza viruses tested were sensitive to zanamivir.
High levels of resistance to amantadine persist among influenza A(H1N1) and influenza A(H3N2) viruses. All viruses tested this season were resistant.
Vaccine monitoring refers to activities related to the monitoring of influenza vaccine coverage and effectiveness.
Influenza vaccine coverage estimates for the 2019-20 season are anticipated to be available in February or March 2020.
Influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates for the 2019-20 season are anticipated to be available in February or March 2020.
The data in the FluWatch report represent surveillance data available at the time of writing. All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
To learn more about the FluWatch program, see the Overview of influenza monitoring in Canada page.
For more information on the flu, see our Flu (influenza) web page.
We would like to thank all the Fluwatch surveillance partners participating in this year's influenza surveillance program.
This report is available on the Government of Canada Influenza webpage.
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Ancient to contemporary—The saga of Indian handloom sector
Handloom industry is among the oldest industries in India, dating back to Saraswati-Indus Civilization, and various archaeological findings and ancient texts manifest its existence. The handloom sector is the second largest employment provider after agriculture, and accounts for nearly 15% of the cloth production in India. The uniqueness and versatility in weaves and designs of textiles from various regions of the country illustrate the rich tradition of India. Indian textiles gained prominence during ancient and medieval times; however, the colonial period destroyed the handloom industry and weavers. Britishers strategically broke the handloom industry by exporting raw material from India and selling finished textile products back to India, which consequently affected the Indian economy. The significance of the Indian handloom was recognized later and became a huge part of the freedom struggle, thus establishing the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 for revival of the Indian Handloom. In this paper, the journey of the Indian handlooms, the current scenario, the challenges, and the policy measures implemented to revamp the sector have been discussed.
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MANCHESTER UNITED could have a £44million offer for Croatia star Ante Rebic accepted, according to reports.
The winger, 24, has caught the eye of Jose Mourinho and may become a world champion with victory over France on Sunday.
Now the Metro say his club Eintracht Frankfurt would have to listen to offers that come in for him this summer - although it is believed United are yet to make a formal move.
Frankfurt's sporting director Fredi Bobic hinted the Bundesliga side would be open to a sale though, with Arsenal and Spurs also keen.
Bobic told Sport 1: "I am very happy about the success of Ante Rebic with the Croatian national team.
"The players and the coaching team are watching the World Cup games together in the training camp in the USA and are especially excited about Rebic.
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"So far there are no offers available and we’re planning a steady season with Ante Rebic for the new season.
"Of course we know that a lot can happen when a big club makes an offer.
"We cannot compete economically with the big ones, but that’s nothing new."
Mourinho has been working as an analyst for Russia Today during the World Cup, no doubt keeping a close eye on Rebic.
Now he could welcome a World Cup winner into the side after already signing Brazilian Fred, defender Diogo Dalot and goalkeeper Lee Grant.


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As promised I will certainly chat a bit about the six various circumstances you can be know a tennis court. Nevertheless, we have actually observed a fad recently where the large bulk of video games that are offered to be played tend to be really one-dimensional. Parents can additionally relax easy to understand that there is a secure site around that is created girls that are teenagers or tweens and also functions fun tasks with them in mind.
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Game ini direkomendasikan untuk semua jenis android yang mempunyai Ram yang cukup. That vending machines may be the video game you wish to use. Or a champion may have utilized the vehicle stop feature on the slots and won alot of cash, you may wish to try that method or utilize the automobile play function.
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SAN FRANCISCO (CN) - A woman who was raped by a party bus driver can hold the insurer for the bus company liable for a $2 million judgment, a federal judge ruled.
Gustavo Rosales was driving the party bus chartered by American Bus Lines and operated by VIP Club Bus dba Nitelife Express on Jan. 27, 2008, even though he had a history of violent criminal acts against women, according to the complaint.
After Rosales drove the bus to its second stop of the night, a club in San Francisco called Kelly's Mission Rock, bouncers allegedly denied entry to Lillian Gradillas and another passenger who did not have ID.
Gradillas said it was raining and after midnight, so she and the other female passenger accepted Rosales' invitation to wait with him and his nephew on the bus. Rosales then drove the bus to a dark parking lot away from the bar and locked the doors. While the other woman used the bathroom, Rosales' nephew guarded as Rosales repeatedly raped Gradillas, according to the complaint.
Gradillas says Rosales is now in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting her.
When she and her husband sued several of the parties involved, American Bus Line owner Kenneth Nwadike Jr. tried to rely on his policy with Lincoln General Insurance.
Lincoln refused to defend Nwadike, however, first claiming that the policy did not cover the bus and then saying that the rape was actually molestation and the policy did not cover abuse or molestation.
Nwadike eventually agreed to a judgment awarding Gradillas $2 million and her husband $500,000, leading the couple to seek summary judgment against Lincoln for breach of contract.
Lincoln argued that the stipulated judgment was unreasonable, fraudulent and the result of collusion between Nwadike and the plaintiffs.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer rejected these claims Monday.
"Defendant offers no evidence in support of its allegations of unreasonableness, instead arguing that because the reasonableness is supported only by the stipulated judgment, the lack of other facts in the record create a dispute as to the reasonableness of the judgment," Breyer wrote. "Given that defendant provides no authority for questioning the reasonableness of the judgment, and a state court judge implicitly found the judgment reasonable, the court finds that the judgment was reasonable."
Breyer also rejected Lincoln's claims of fraud and collusion between Nwadike and the Gradillases, noting that the law does not bar the stipulated judgment and the company failed to level specific charges of collusion against the plaintiffs.
Lincoln also failed in its claim that the bus on which the rape occurred - which Nwadike had leased from Nitelife Express because his own buses were out for maintenance -did not qualify as a "substitute auto" under the policy.
"Mr. Nwadike submitted a second declaration stating that '[d]uring the week-end [sic] of January 27, 2008, when Ms. Gradillas was injured on one of [ABL's] buses, the three ABL buses were unavailable due to engine problems and transmission repairs," the ruling states. "The engines were essentially non-operable at the time.' Defendant attacks Nwadike's statements that the buses were 'unavailable due to engine problems and transmission repairs' and 'essentially non-operable' not with contradictory evidence, but merely by alleging that plaintiff did not carry their burden of establishing that the bus in question was a substitute auto. Nonetheless, the court finds that Nwadike's statements are sufficient to satisfy plaintiff's burden that the auto in question is a substitute auto under the policy."
Breyer concluded by rejecting Lincoln's arguments that sexual assault and rape are not "uses" of a vehicle under California law.
"Gradillas was a customer on the bus operated by ABL and Nwadike," Breyer wrote. "The bus was designed for social activity to occur on it, and promoted a party atmosphere. The pictures of the bus show long padded benches, at least two bar areas, glasses, and bottles for storing alcohol. VIP Club Bus advertised the bus as 'California's Favorite Nightclub Party Bus!,' referenced 'drinks served onboard,' and stated that 'the party continues on the bus.' The bus was not intended solely for transportation, as is a typical automobile."
He continued: "Moreover, the manner of operating the vehicle directly contributed to the assault here. Although the bus was not transporting Ms. Gradillas when the rape occurred, it was still being used for its party atmosphere, and features of the vehicle aided in the commission of the rape. The driver, Rosales, locked the only exit to the bus (most vehicles have more than one exit). And Rosales's nephew blocked the other woman on the bus in the bathroom (most vehicles do not have bathrooms, or serve beverages making it more likely that a bathroom will be used). 'The conduct of the insured which contributed to the injury simply cannot be dissociated from the use of the vehicle' here. The court therefore finds that the rape did arise out of the 'use' of the auto." (Parentheses in ruling.)
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Read it a long time ago, and loved it!
Little House in the Big Woods
By Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.
Little House in the Big Woods takes place in 1871 and introduces us to four-year-old Laura, who lives in a log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. She shares the cabin with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their lovable dog, Jack.
Pioneer life isn’t easy for the Ingalls family, since they must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But they make the best of every tough situation. They celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and treats, do their spring planting, bring in the harvest in the fall, and make their first trip into town. And every night, safe and warm in their little house, the sound of Pa’s fiddle lulls Laura and her sisters into sleep.
The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and are cherished by readers of all generations. They offer a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tell the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family.
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I really loved this book. I read it for the first time a long time ago, but it's still fun to re-read again and again. I think that this book and the other Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder are all very good! Thanks for reading my review :)
I Love Laura Ingalls' books because they talk about life back then. I live about ten miles a way from a 12,000 poulated town. I could not imagine never going to town till I was 5!
This was a great book and it described Laura's life extremely well. I highly recommend this book as well as the other books in the series.
It's about a girl named Laura and about what she did in the big woods. She is 5. I like Jack the bulldog.
it is the best book in history
This one is in the series Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote and it is so good. I love the whole series and I'm still reading the series. This book was a really good one!
It just isn't possible for me to be objective about the Little House books. They were THE go to books for me as a child, and the comfort books as a teenager. This one is certainly written at a younger level, but I still loved reading about all of the work it took to run a farm
I am not finished with this book yet. So far I really like it. Please follow me and I will follow you.
If you are wondering how I rate this book, I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐. It does not have interesting word choice, but the books are interesting enough to read. My favorite part is when they make butter and turn it into a pretty yellow and when they smoke the meat.

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