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EFFINGHAM — In 1986 Patricia “Pat” Parker and Janet Normandeau left the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and purchased Snow Farm in Effingham. In the ensuing years, they immersed themselves in the life of their farm and the Effingham community. They restored the farm, gardened and raised ducks, geese and sheep. They entertained, made countless friends, and brought the community closer together by starting up the “Coffee Break,” a weekly social gathering held at either the Effingham Historical Society or the old town hall. They also co-wrote a weekly column for the Northern Light newspaper called “Scratchin’ ‘Round Effingham” by “A Couple of Ol’ Hens.” The column ran for many years, providing town news and whimsical commentary, and ensuring that the two would always be remembered in town as the “Ol’ Hens.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.EFFINGHAM — In 1986 Patricia “Pat” Parker and Janet Normandeau left the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and purchased Snow Farm in Effingham. In the ensuing years, they immersed themselves in the life of their farm and the Effingham community. They restored the farm, gardened and raised ducks, geese and sheep. They entertained, made countless friends, and brought the community closer together by starting up the “Coffee Break,” a weekly social gathering held at either the Effingham Historical Society or the old town hall. They also co-wrote a weekly column for the Northern Light newspaper called “Scratchin’ ‘Round Effingham” by “A Couple of Ol’ Hens.” The column ran for many years, providing town news and whimsical commentary, and ensuring that the two would always be remembered in town as the “Ol’ Hens.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Why Did South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declare The 6-Hour Emergency Martial Law?A health board in Wales is asking people to not visit hospitals if they feel unwell. The NHS in Powys has made the public plea following a flu outbreak which is putting patients at risk, the health board said in a statement on Friday evening. The health board asked those with flu-like symptoms such as a high temperature, sore throat, cough, diarrhoea or stomach pain to stay away from their hospitals. It comes following news four illnesses are circulating in the UK this winter in what has been dubbed the “quad-demic” - made up of flu, respiratory syncytial virus, norovirus and Covid. Mererid Bowley, executive director of public health for the health board, said its sites were seeing an increase in the number of people contracting illnesses in hospitals. He said: “Although flu can be very nasty it will usually get better without the need to see a doctor or attend hospital. But it is a highly infectious illness, so we are urging people with symptoms to stay away from hospital to help stop the virus spreading. “Hospital visitors also have an important role to play in preventing the spread of infection so if you, or someone within your household, is unwell with flu-like symptoms, diarrhoea, vomiting or any other infectious condition they should not visit friends or relatives in hospital and should ensure they have been clear of any symptoms for at least 48 hours before visiting." NHS advice if you think you have the flu is to get plenty of rest and sleep, keep warm, and take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains. You should also drink plenty of water. Mr Bowley added: “I encourage everyone to stock up your home medicine cabinet. Medicine cabinet essentials such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can help lower your temperature and treat aches and pains. There is helpful advice available from the NHS 111 Wales website, and your local community pharmacist is an excellent source of advice and treatments. “Most people will be able to manage their symptoms at home, without seeing a doctor, by getting plenty of rest, keeping warm and drinking plenty of water. But flu can be very serious for some people, and vaccination is the best defence.” For the latest health and Covid news, sign up to our newsletter here .BUFFALO, N.Y. — Just hours after American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday due to a technical issue, there was a clear scene at check out counters at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said the company requested a ground stop just before 7 a.m. Eastern for all of its flights. The ground stop was lifted around 8 a.m. Eastern. “A vendor technology issue briefly affected flights this morning. That issue has been resolved and flights have resumed," American Airlines said in a statement. "We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this morning. It’s all hands on deck as our team is working diligently to get customers where they need to go as quickly as possible. Some American Airlines traveler's at the Buffalo airport felt the slight hiccup on the busiest travel day of the year. "Well, my flight got delayed, so I missed my connecting flight, and then I'm just getting home too late so now I think I'm driving," said Kailey Bolender, an American Airlines passenger who missed a connecting flight to North Carolina. "Just trying to get home before Christmas." Others passengers went through with their travel day without a hitch. "Smooth sailing, no traffic getting here, zero line at American Airlines and it looks like security is pretty quiet," said Jenna Seiff, heading back home to Philadelphia.
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is a great spot for finding designer goods at a discount, and this , its deals are even bigger than usual. The Nordstrom Rack Cyber Monday sale is offering an extra 40% off clearance items for a total savings of 75%! Whether you need some basics to up your winter wardrobe or want to grab a bit of holiday decor for the season, now is the time to save on it all. Looking for a ? Scouting around for a rare discount on a ? Trying to find for your always-chilly mother-in-law? No matter what you seek, Nordstrom Rack has a great option for you — and then some. Below, we've compiled our top 10 marked-down picks from Nordstrom Rack's Cyber Monday sale, but don't wait — with prices this low, popular colors and sizes will start selling out ASAP. And while you're in the festive shopping spirit, check out some of our other favorite from across the web. 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Did you know that you can even get your at Nordstrom Rack? This sparkly pick fits into the re-emerging tinsel trend, and at under $100, you really can't go wrong. (Psst — there's a available too for under $130.) "Wanted a tree that was a bit different, but at the same time, kind of retro looking. And that's exactly what I got!" shared a holiday-loving fan. There's nothing better than donning a brand-new during the chilly season. With its slightly flared long sleeves and flattering V-neck, this is sure to be a go-to. "Great everyday basic and a good value," said a fan. "Very lightweight, which is great for me as I run warm." The coveted Dyson Airwrap uses an aerodynamic phenomenon known as the Coanda effect to curl, wave, smooth, blow-dry and style every hair type without relying on extreme heat. The result? Salon-quality hair all the time — just check out our Alas, it's also common knowledge that the Airwrap is, um, expensive. But you can grab this refurbished model for 40% off. Having cold feet is an so turn your frown upside down with warm and cozy Uggs. Whether you're puttering around the house or in the backyard on balmier days, this will keep you snug and supported with its rugged soles and warm suede. "They are perfect to slide on and off but still be able to run to the store without them looking like house slippers," noted a shopper. "Best purchase I could make for my new 'work from home' attire." We can all agree that the best thing about the temperatures dropping is cuddling up under a cozy blanket, right? And there is no blanket cozier than this celeb-approved option with its signature soft knit and neutral design. Like most products loved by the rich and famous, it's on the pricier side. However, you can nab it for nearly 70% off, but it's going to sell out fast, so act quickly! "So perfectly cozy," wrote a cuddled-up customer. "I was skeptical and have zero regrets. Never too hot, always cozy and warm. Washes well." Deals on are rare, so why not grab this one for yourself — or check off that trendsetter on your holiday shopping list? This 50-ounce bottle is made with stainless steel and features double-wall vacuum insulation to keep drinks cold for up to 10 hours. Plus, the FastFlow lid is designed for easy pouring, drinking and cleaning.Staci Zampa Team - Stamford Real Estate Agent at Compass: The Real Estate Agent Helping Stamford Buyers and Sellers SucceedBeijing said Tuesday it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, after Washington announced curbs targeting China's ability to make advanced chips. Among the materials banned from export are metals gallium, antimony and germanium, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement that cited "national security" concerns. Exports of graphite, another key component, will also be subject to "stricter reviews of end-users and end-uses", the ministry said. "To safeguard national security interests and fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, China has decided to strengthen export controls on relevant dual-use items to the United States," Beijing said. "Any organisation or individual in any country or region violating the relevant regulations will be held accountable according to the law," it added. Washington announced Monday restrictions on sales to 140 companies including Chinese chip firms Piotech and SiCarrier, expanding efforts to curb exports of state-of-the-art chips to China. These can be used in advanced weapons systems and artificial intelligence. The new US rules also include controls on two dozen types of chip-making equipment and three kinds of software tools for developing or producing semiconductors. Beijing swiftly vowed to defend its interests. On Tuesday, China added that the United States had "politicised and weaponised economic, trade and technological issues" as it unveiled its own export curbs. The moves also restrict the exports of "dual-use items to United States military users or for military purposes", Beijing said. China accounts for 94 percent of the world's production of gallium -- used in integrated circuits, LEDs and photovoltaic panels -- according to a report by the European Union published this year. For germanium, essential for fibre optics and infrared, China makes up 83 percent of production. Beijing last year already tightened restrictions on exporters of the metals, requiring them to provide information on the final recipient and give details about their end use. But Tuesday's rules now ban them outright. It also previously restricted exports of certain types of graphite -- key to making batteries for electric vehicles. "The move is clearly a retaliatory strike at the US," Dylan Loh, an assistant professor at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, told AFP. "It drives home an important point which is that China is not completely passive (and) there are some cards it can play and hit the US with as well with regards to chips," Loh added. These "back and forth curbs" could create supply chain disruption, as well as inflationary pressures, should they affect trade for third parties, said Chong Ja Ian, an associate professor of political science from the National University of Singapore. While the metals play critical roles in high-tech industries, they are upstream in the supply chain, meaning the immediate impact on production "is limited", Brady Wang, associate director at technology market research firm Counterpoint, told AFP. "As the US-China trade tensions have persisted for some time, many intermediary manufacturers in the supply chain have been stockpiling these materials," Wang added. Multiple Chinese trade associations released similarly worded statements Tuesday urging members to seek local alternatives to US chips. The Internet Society of China called on companies to "be cautious when procuring US chips, seek to expand cooperation with chip companies in other countries and regions, and actively use chips produced and manufactured in China by domestic and foreign enterprises". The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers accused Washington of having "arbitrarily amended the control rules, seriously affecting the stable supply of US chip products". "The Chinese auto industry's trust and confidence in the procurement of US chip products is being shaken, and US auto chip products are no longer reliable and safe," the association said. The US's Semiconductor Industry Association president John Neuffer said such claims over reliability and safety "are simply inaccurate". He added that the group is evaluating the impact of latest controls by Washington and Beijing, urging "both governments to avoid further escalation". isk-oho-bys/bfmPresident William Lai speaks at an event in New Taipei City marking International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10.Photo: CNA JUSTICE:Martial law greatly harmed Taiwan and the nation must learn from its mistakes, Lai said, pledging to help inform the public about authoritarian rule / Staff writer, with CNA 請繼續往下閱讀... President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday said that Taiwanese society had endured decades of harsh martial law and that such “historic mistakes” should never be repeated. “Taiwan had 38 years of martial law rule, during which its social and economic [development] ... was greatly impacted, and such harm has continued to affect today’s society,” Lai said, referring to the Martial Law period from 1949 to 1987. The imposition of martial law — the second-longest ever imposed by a regime in history — largely coincided with the White Terror, an era of political repression in Taiwan by the one-party state Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) government from 1949 to 1992. 請繼續往下閱讀... We must “learn from the lessons” and “must never repeat the historic mistakes,” Lai said at an event at the Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park (景美白色恐佈紀念園區) in New Taipei City marking International Human Rights Day, which is observed annually on Dec. 10. He pledged to continue promoting transitional justice, focusing on restoring the truth about past state wrongdoing and “help[ing] the public understand the nature of authoritarian rule.” Upholding democracy, freedom and human rights has allowed Taiwan to build connections with other countries, he said, adding that “we must unite ourselves and collaborate to preserve” these values. Lai’s remarks came days after a social media post by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus was accused of sympathizing with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s imposition of emergency martial law on Tuesday night. The post repeated some of Yoon’s accusations and justifications behind the declaration, which sent shockwaves through South Korea and the world, including allegations that the South Korean parliament had been “manipulated by North Korean forces.” The DPP post was deleted about 20 minutes after it was published and was replaced with another saying the previous one “only shared international information and compared it with the domestic political situation, and [the post] absolutely did not mean support for martial law.” The KMT has criticized the statement and called on Lai, who chairs the DPP, to apologize and clarify his position. However, the KMT also got into hot water when KMT Legislator Sra Kacaw in the legislature on Friday said that the KMT’s imposition of martial law in 1949 was meant to “protect Taiwan” from possible attacks by Chinese Communist Party forces. 新聞來源: TAIPEI TIMES 不用抽 不用搶 現在用APP看新聞 保證天天中獎 點我下載APP 按我看活動辦法
There’s a new drink in town called the San Jose Sour, that is actually a delicious treat just in time for the holiday season. Selena Harkey, Vine Hospitality’s director of wine and spirits, crafted this cocktail — a Silicon Valley take on the popular New York Sour — incorporating a pair of San Jose-based ingredients: 10th Street Distillery’s award-winning “Dragon” whiskey and Alamitos Vineyards’ Hawk Eye Syrah. Harkey joined 10th Street Distillery owner Virag Saskena and Alamitos Vineyard owner Shaun Coleman at Downtown Ice last week to help launch the drink. Both Saskena and Coleman are former tech guys who started second careers in the wine and spirits, though in Coleman’s case, it’s also a family legacy: His grandfather, John Vargas, an immigrant from the Azores, was a winemaker for Old Almaden Winery, not far from the current location of Alamitos Vineyard in San Jose. The 10th Street whiskey is strong, but the cocktail I had at Rollati Ristorante this week was well-balanced with the float of red wine providing a good accent flavor and an egg white froth adding lightness. Do I wish San Jose could celebrate the holidays with an original cocktail instead of a knockoff? Sure, but this is Silicon Valley, where we discovered that a PC clone could be just as good — if not better — than the original IBM product. The drink’s release is part of the city’s “A Very San Jose Holiday” push to spur retail shopping in the city. The San Jose Sour is available at all of Vine Hospitality’s San Jose locations: Left Bank Brasserie, LB Steak and Meso Mediterranean at Santana Row and Rollati Ristorante in downtown San Jose. Downtown San Jose’s two Miracle pop-up bars have returned for the season at Paper Plane and Miniboss, along with the tiki-themed Sippin’ Santa at 55 South, but it’s good to see some other bars and restaurants getting into holiday themes with their cocktail lists. O’Flaherty’s in San Pedro Square is paying homage to the 1990 Christmas movie “Home Alone,” with drinks like Kevin’s Hot Cup of Joe, the Wet Bandit and Marv’s Margarita. Dr. Funk Rum House, also in San Pedro Square, is having more of a grinchy takeover with cocktails including the Cindy Lou-Apple, the Mean One and, of course, The Grinch. AJI Robata and Bar at the Signia by Hilton has a few festive offerings as well, like the Whiskey Wonderland and Santa’s Helper. And Haberdasher on South First and San Salvador streets has holiday offerings including the gin-based Holly Berry and bourbon-based Letter to Santa, not to mention an old school favorite, Hot Buttered Rum. The 12th annual Local Lit authors fair is happening Saturday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Main Library in downtown San Jose. Nearly a dozen local authors will be on hand to share their experiences, answer questions and sell their books at the event, which is a collaboration between the San Jose Public Library and the SJSU King Library. You can check out the lineup at . Related Articles Meanwhile, another acclaimed Bay Area author — Oakland resident Tommy Orange — will be in San Jose on Thursday for a reading from his new novel, “Wandering Stars,” a follow-up to the popular and powerful “There There,” which was a Silicon Valley Reads selection in 2023. Orange’s appearance at the Hammer Theatre for San Jose State’s Center for Literary Arts is already sold-out, but you can still get tickets for the livestream at . San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan dropped the ceremonial first puck at the Sharks game against Seattle at SAP Center last Friday, and he might be giving SJ Sharkie a run for his money as a new mascot. The Sharks won that game 8-5 (and went on to beat Seattle the next night, too), so maybe the team needs to have Mayor Matt drop the puck before every home game.
QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, said Tuesday they have launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey . The Kurdish-led SDF is Washington’s critical ally in Syria, targeting sleeper cells of the extremist Islamic State group scattered across the country's east. Since the fall of the totalitarian rule of Bashar Assad earlier this month, clashes have intensified between the U.S.-backed group and the SNA, which captured the key city of Manbij and the areas surrounding it. The intense weekslong clashes come at a time when Syria, battered by over a decade of war and economic misery, negotiates its political future following half a century under the Assad dynasty’s rule. Ruken Jamal, spokesperson of the Women’s Protection Unit, or YPJ, which is under the SDF, told The Associated Press that its fighters are just over 11 kilometers (7 miles) away from the center of Manbij in their ongoing counter-offensive. She accused Ankara of trying to weaken the group’s influence in negotiations over Syria’s political future through the SNA, “Syria is now in a new phase, and discussions are underway about the future of the country,” Jamal said. “Turkey is trying, through its attacks, to distract us with battles and exclude us from the negotiations in Damascus.” A Britain-based opposition war monitor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, says that since the SNA’s offensive in northern Syria against the Kurds started earlier this month, dozens from both sides have been killed. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke on Tuesday with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, according to Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. Ryder said they discussed the ongoing situation in Syria, and Austin emphasized that close and continuous coordination is crucial to a successful effort to counter IS in the country. They also discussed the importance of setting the conditions to enable a more secure and stable Syria. Ankara sees the SDF as an affiliate of its sworn enemy, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, which it classifies as a terrorist organization. Turkish-backed armed groups alongside Turkish jets for years have attacked positions where the SDF are largely present across northern Syria, in a bid to create a buffer zone free from the group along the large shared border. While the SNA was involved in the lightning insurgency — led by the Islamic group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — that toppled Assad, it has continued its push against the SDF, seen as Syria’s second key actor for its political future. On Monday, the SDF spokesperson Farhad Shami said its forces pushed back the Turkish-backed rebels from areas near the Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates River, a key source of hydroelectric power. He said the SDF also destroyed a tank belonging to the rebels southeast of Manbij. The British-based war monitor said on Tuesday that the Kurdish-led group, following overnight fighting, has reclaimed four villages in the areas near the strategic dam. Turkish jets also pounded the strategic border town of Kobani in recent days. During Syria’s uprising-turned-conflict, the Kurds carved out an enclave of autonomous rule across northeastern Syria, never fully allying entirely with Assad in Damascus nor the rebels trying to overthrow him. Even with the Assad family out of the picture, it appears that Ankara’s position won’t change, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s landmark visit to Syria maintaining a strong position on the Kurdish-led group in his meeting with HTS's de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa . “It has turned the region into a cauldron of terror with PKK members and far-left groups who have come from Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Europe," Fidan said in a news conference after the meeting. “The international community is turning a blind eye to this lawlessness because of the wardenship it provides (against IS).” With the ongoing fighting, SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi has expressed concern about a strong IS resurgence due to the power vacuum in Syria and the ongoing fighting, which has left the Kurdish-led group unable to carry out its attacks and raids on the extremists’ scattered sleeper cells. Tens of thousands of children, family members, and supporters of IS militants are still held in large detention centers in northeastern Syria, in areas under SDF control. Chehayeb reported from Beirut.
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South Korea Martial Law Decree Spotlights Communist InfiltrationApple’s Next iPhone Is A Game-Changing GambleZambales allots P50M to boost mango industryI'm A Celebrity viewers have declared Maura Higgins needs to do the next trial after being treated to a luxury camp. The former Love Island star entered the ITV camp on Thursday night alongside Reverand Richard Coles. So far, the pair have been living it up in their own camp. Their campmates are totally unaware of their plush surroundings, as they are under the impression Maura and Richard are slumming it. BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough and McFly's Danny Jones were put up for the trial by the public, while Maura and Richard were told to join in. Maura was extremely unimpressed with having to take part in the Highstreet of Horrors. Viewers at home took to X to declare Maura should be voted for the next trial due to her luxury living. Maura and Richard faked to Dean and Danny that they had done the trial, yet actually hadn't. One said: "I’ll be voting Maura for the trials when possible as she’s had it too easy in there so far. I like her though." Another added: "Does this Maura think she’s going to swan around and do nothing all the time?!?" Someone else commented: "Do you know, I don’t think Maura’s happy about going to the trial." A fourth declared: "I need Maura to actually do a trial!!" Social media star GK Barry was left concerned for newcomer Maura on Thursday after seemingly finding her in a bad way. She predicted an early exit for the Love Island favourite too, questioning if she would quit the show a day in. GK, real name Grace Keeling, had no idea that Maura's apparent camp situation was not real. GK and Coleen Rooney had been tasked with going off to meet the new campmates, who apparently had to do chores to earn their place in the main camp. Coleen told her co-star: "I feel bad leaving them there." it's then that GK shared no faith in Maura, admitting she thought she would walk sooner rather than later. Commenting at the main camp, Coleen compared the basic camp to prison. She told her jungle pals: "It’s like a jail” as GK added: "I don’t know if Maura is going to last..." Dean McCullough has also been tipped to walk for the past few days after his terror ordeal at the first and second trial, with the third now also ending badly. Taking to X, one fan posted: "Mate mark my words Dean will be the first to walk." Another viewer commented: "Dean is not gonna last," as a third posted: "Shocked Dean has not quit already." Dean has been put up for four trials in total by the public, despite his failed attempts so far. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
