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Submitted by: Amanda T Smith

With the world rejecting plastic bags in favour of environment-friendly bags, the leather bags and canvas bags are fast gaining popularity. Both the types of bags come in different shapes, sizes and colours and both have their own distinct styles. So when you want to choose one of these bags, the selection of the right one becomes difficult. You might want a bag that meets all your needs but the question is which one should you opt for? That is a very difficult choice to make. A good place to start will be by weighing the respective pros and cons of each type of bag. You might want to consider the following points before you select.

Price: Cost can be an important point to take into account when making any purchase decision. In most cases, a canvas bag will be found to be cheaper than a leather bag. In fact, the better the quality of the leather and the stitching, the higher will be the price. Canvas bag, on the other hand, does not cost much as the material used in making canvas bags is much cheaper than leather.

Status: Precisely because the leather bag is costlier, it is often considered to be more upmarket than a canvas bag. Though both the bags are of good quality, the leather one is considered chic. So, if you are looking for a bag that proclaims high class to the world, you might consider leather over canvas.

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Wear and Tear: Both the bags should last a long time and can be used time and again. However, the canvas bags are easier to maintain. They can be folded easily. They can also be washed a lot. Leather has to be taken care of. A leather bag will have to be used right, cleaned right and stored right to get the maximum mileage from it. In case of minor wear and tear, you can fix the canvas bags but the leather ones might need to be taken to professionals. If you accidentally wet your canvas bag, you do not have to worry while the same cannot be said for leather.

Maintenance: As mentioned before, leather bag is more difficult to maintain than a canvas one. The canvas bags can be hand washed or machine-washed without harming the fabric. Even tough stains and marks can be removed from a canvas bag- just as you would remove stains from your cotton clothes. For leather, especially high-quality leather, you will need special cleansers.

Style and Occasion: Your choice of bag also depends on the reason for which you need the bag. If you want a casual bag for taking to the beach or for going grocery shopping, canvas bag might be a better option. If you want to carry your bag around for formal occasions, then you will be better off with a leather bag. While both leather and canvas styles do not go out-of-fashion for a long time, leather looks classier.

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Canadian boy, sucked into water pump, loses feet

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

A seven-year-old boy’s feet were severed after he was sucked into a water pump at a swimming pool. He is in intensive care as police investigate the water-park accident.

He was seriously injured yesterday when his feet became stuck in a pump that circulates water in one of the pools at Le Camping des Glissades d’eau St-Pie, in Sainte-Pie, Québec, 55 km (35 miles) east of Montréal.

Doctors amputated the boy’s legs below the knee. The boy will be given prosthetic feet.

“He should be able to walk by the end of the summer and to be back to school,” said, doctors. “He will have to learn to walk again.”

Park spokesman Denis Arcand said, “the pump did not have a protective grill over it at the time of the accident”.

The park is now closed and will stay closed while police are investigating.

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Volvo announces all new car models electric or hybrid from 2019

Friday, July 7, 2017

On Wednesday, automobile company Volvo announced all of its cars to be released in 2019 onwards are to use some form of battery-powered engine, leaving conventional petrol-only vehicles altogether. The decision comes after Volvo announced in May their intent to cease production of diesel vehicles.

The chief executive of Volvo Cars, Håkan Samuelsson, said, “People increasingly demand electrified cars”. Volvo aims to release five new electric vehicle models between 2019 and 2021. While little has yet been revealed about them, the company has stated two of them are to be high-performance electric vehicles, branded as Polestars.

Other car models from 2019 may be plug-in hybrid or 48-volt “mild hybrid” systems. Audi and Mercedes-Benz are also releasing mild hybrid cars for the European market.

“This announcement marks the end of the solely combustion engine-powered car. Volvo Cars has stated that it plans to have sold a total of 1m electrified cars by 2025. When we said it we meant it. This is how we are going to do it,” Samuelsson said. Volvo is owned by Chinese automotive giant Geely, and China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has said by 2025 they want new vehicle sales to be 20 percent “new energy vehicles”.

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Uncontested Divorce Steps To Choosing Your Lawyer

By Lawrence J. Reaves

Any type of divorce is unpleasant, even if you are fortunate enough to still be friendly with your partner, so can go for an uncontested divorce.

Importantly, always work with your partner and get them involved if possible. This way your partner will not feel left out or that there are things going on that may have an adverse effect.

So if you live in Virginia and have done for at least six months, check out law firms operating in Virginia who you feel best suits your joint needs. Check out websites and then work out a short list and call them. Don’t make your choice without talking to them; you need to make sure they are right for you.

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Check out the rates each of the law firms on your short list charge. Don’t choose law firms who want retainers. Uncontested divorce is simple and quick so the law firm you select needs to let you know from the start how much it will cost. The quicker you want your divorce completed, the more it’s likely to cost, but don’t expect to pay more than about $1,000. In fact you may be able to get the divorce complete for less than $500.

Select a law firm that doesn’t need you to travel to their offices. Many specialist uncontested divorce lawyers operate from small premises and have little overheads; it means the fees are less, but the service you get will be as good. There is no requirement to meet with your chosen lawyer, everything can be done by email, mail and phone. It saves you time, money and makes completing the paperwork easy and convenient; you can do it on line when you get home from work at a time that suits you.

When you call your chosen law firm, ask them to let you know what court rejection rate they have. Courts reject uncontested divorce papers, if they feel there are inaccuracies, or they are presented properly. If a court rejects divorce papers, it will slow up the proceedings as they have to be represented; it can also incur extra court costs. If your law firm has a low rejection rate, it means they are going to get your case dealt with quickly, which is what you and your partner want.

Make sure you fit the criteria required by your law firm before completing any paperwork. It will save time and will also mean that you won’t have to get more information, or even choose another firm. For example, in Virginia, if you want to get an uncontested divorce through in a few weeks you need to have resided in Virginia for at least six months so it’s not much good applying if you have only lived in Virginia for a couple of weeks.

Next, you need to have been separated from your partner for at least six months and, if you have small children, then you normally have to be separated for a year or more.

Uncontested divorce is the best method, so long as both parties agree.

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Bikers begin descent on South Carolina resort for rallies

Saturday, May 14, 2005

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina —This weekend is the kick-off for two motorcycle rallies held annually in the U.S. eastern seacoast town of Myrtle Beach. Enthusiasts this year are expected to meet or exceed the 170,000 bikers that arrived last year in droves to the small resort town of 23,000. Festivities span two weeks, and extend again this year into the Memorial Day.

Leading off is the week-long Harley rally, followed by the next week’s BikeFest. In and around town, both day and night are punctured by the sounds of bike engines gunned and revved at stop lights and in parking lots. Groups of cycle riders dominate the streets.

“By Friday night, the front parking lot will be a full line of motorcycles to the corner.” said motel owner Ranjan Patel. The Super 8 motel takes up half a block at its location in the heart of the downtown motel strip. “Both sides [of Ocean Blvd] are nothing but bikes.” Both she and her co-owner husband agree, the influx of bikers dwarf in size the numbers of tourists who visit during regular summer months for ocean-side and family amusement park attractions.

The highly accesorised bikes, decked with chrome and polished to show it, flashed the townscape. Choppers made a showing, but road hogs dominated the ridership, often going twosome. Many rally goers arrived on the scene with SUV’s or big pickup trucks towing cargo trailers loaded with cycles.

Growth in the sheer size of the two rallies led police to make changes in the handling of traffic flow. During BikeFest last year, the mostly black crowd that came in on the heels of the largely white Harley rally the week earlier, were faced with confusion when the two-lane Ocean Blvd was made one-way.

A branch of the NAACP in Conway, the next town over from Myrtle Beach, alleged discrimination by Horry County and Myrtle Beach Police. They claimed authorities and police used an overwhelming and aggressive police presence, combined with a restrictive one-way traffic pattern, to intimidate and discourage the participants in the rally.

An injunction was issued earlier this week by U.S. District Judge Terry Wooten, who ruled that bikers at both rallies be treated the same. Myrtle Beach city lawyers immediately filed an appeal to the ruling at the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, saying “the trial court erroneously determined that the plaintiffs would likely succeed on the merits; that is, that the city of Myrtle Beach intentionally treats Memorial Day weekend tourists differently from others similarly situated because of their race.”

A plan to submit an opposition to the notice has already been announced by Michael Navarre, an attorney for Steptoe & Johnson, who represents the NAACP civil rights group. “We certainly don’t think the judge has ruled erroneously,” Navarre said, according to The Sun News.

Traffic control and safety measures were in full swing Friday morning on US-17. Both directions of the 4-lane divided highway south of Myrtle Beach had traffic cones and parking barriers set up to control traffic. Large flashing road signs on each side of the highway warned cars to use the passing lane. The warning sign flashed a message that the right lane was for motorcycle use only. Police monitored the pull-offs near a Harley dealer’s lot where popular attractions were set-up in the immediate vicinity.

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Comprehensive Hospital, Post Operative, &Amp; In Home Care

byChantel Ledbetter

Have you recently had surgery and need assistance working through recovery, or are you looking for a qualified caregiver to make your daily life easier? If so, a reliable caregiving agency can meet and exceed your needs by providing knowledgeable care and a wide range of services, from cooking to medication management to post-operative care. For many individuals, simply knowing that a skilled nurse or nurse’s assistant is on hand whenever needed creates a sense of comfort and security. In home care comes in many forms, and offers client-focused services intended to cater to well-being of the patient.

Addresses Your NeedsPart-time and full-time in home care services through a reputable agency are available to seniors who require varying levels of care. If you need assistance for a few hours each day with managing daily tasks in your home, or extensive care after an operation, a trusted and experienced caregiver will work to ensure your needs are met. Usually, caregiving agencies offer a wide range of services to clients, such as help with cooking, keeping house, managing medication, dressing, grooming, running errands and shopping, attending appointments, walking and transferring and more.

Support During Hospital VisitsIn many instances, caregivers extend their services to include accompaniment during hospital stays. Hospital visits can be an unnerving experience for anyone, particularly for seniors and their family and friends. For this reason, your caregiver will make it a point to ensure your well-being, act as your advocate, work with hospital staff, clarify your condition and options, and keep your family informed. You won’t have to deal with trying to decipher medical terminology or feeling alone during your stay, as your caregiver will be available to deliver the support you need.

Surgery AftercareIn addition to hospital visit accompaniment, in-home post-operative care is among the many services caregiving agencies offer to clients. After you’ve had surgery, your main concern is likely getting back on your feet as soon as possible. Through a professional caregiver, you’ll receive the post-operative services you need to ensure a speedy recovery. Medication management, transferring and ambulation, dressing and wound care, and general companionship are some examples of the care you expect to receive from a compassionate, dedicated caregiver.

To receive the dependable, compassionate in home care you deserve, choose Capital City Nurses. For more information on the services they offer, go to Capitalcitynurses.com.

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New stadium in Auckland for 2011 rugby world cup preferred by NZ government

Friday, November 10, 2006

The New Zealand government has said that it prefers building a new stadium at Auckland’s waterfront to host the grand final of the 2011 rugby world cup, instead of upgrading Auckland’s current stadium, Eden Park.

The preference was made public by the Honourable Trevor Mallard who is the minister for the rugby world cup that will be hosted in New Zealand in 2011.

The new stadium hasn’t yet been confirmed and is awaiting November 24, which is the date when the Auckland council will give the government their views on the two options available to them; waterfront or upgrade.

According to Mr Mallard the waterfront will cost altogether around NZ$497 million compared to the cost of an upgrade of Eden Park of $385 million. However that pricing is only based on concept drawings at this point in time. The government will provide half of the funding for the waterfront stadium but they will only provide funding for the Eden Park upgrade if it was considered to be for regional purposes and not a national stadium.

Mr Mallard said: “The government has decided that a waterfront location is the option that can most meaningfully contribute to the Government’s vision for Auckland as a truly world-class, international city. This has been a finely balanced call with little difference between the two options in terms of cost and construction timelines. Advice from the experts shows that both can be delivered on time.”

The greatest concern facing the government is if they will be able to build the new stadium in time but construction will being in December 2007 to be finished by 2010, and also investigators said that it would be possible. “We have had advice from Australasia’s leading stadium designers, engineers, architects and construction experts. There is a unanimous view that the waterfront stadium is a challenge, but eminently achievable,” Mr Mallard said.

“In making its decision, the government believes that a sports stadium has the ability to contribute to the identity of Auckland and New Zealand. A national stadium will be as much a focal point of Auckland’s landscape as Rangitoto or the Sky Tower. We also believe the construction of an iconic facility such as this will help drive Auckland’s aspirations for the development of the waterfront and CBD.”

Referring to the upgrade of Eden Park, Mr Mallard said: “One of the greatest concerns is that its application for consents has unacceptable uncertainty as to the timing and outcome of the consents within the construction time available. There is also risk around the lack of flexibility in a residential area around construction times, should delays or problems with construction arise.”

The government will also need to pass a special bill that will enable them to build the required options because of consent issues.

The government had also considered these following options: Eden Park (various options), CBD waterfront (various options), North Harbour Stadium, Manukau Harbour (adjoining Westfield station), The former Carlaw Park, Mt Smart Stadium, Avondale Racecourse, The Auckland Domain and Jade Stadium.

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Canada’s Don Valley East (Ward 33) city council candidates speak

This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details.

Saturday, November 4, 2006

On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley East (Ward 33). One candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include Zane Caplan, Shelley Carroll (incumbent), Jim Conlon, Sarah Tsang-Fahey, and Anderson Tung.

For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.

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Fifteen flu sufferers die in Wales in one week

Friday, January 14, 2011

Over the course of the last week, fifteen people who have suffered from influenza have died in Wales, as reported to the Welsh Assembly Government. The total amount of flu-related deaths in Wales since October 2010 has now increased to 27.

Despite the slight increase in the clinical consultation rate for influenza this week compared to the previous week, the rate of consultations for flu-like illness in Wales still remains within the levels of normal seasonal flu activity.

On Tuesday, 49 people were being treated in critical care beds in hospitals around Wales, according to health officials. With twelve reported admissions, Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board had the highest amount of critical care patients in Wales. Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board has the second highest total number of patients experiencing this critical care in the country, with eleven being cared for. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board have nine important care admissions each. Cwm Taf NHS Trust contains five of such patients, while Hywel Dda NHS Trust has three.

The age group of 25–34 years old had the largest amount of meetings with general practitioners; the rate of consultation was 147 people for every 100,000. For all age groups, 93 people out of every one hundred thousand have been consulting with a GP; on January 5, the total figure stood at 85 meetings per 100,000.

“Despite the slight increase in the clinical consultation rate for influenza this week compared to the previous week, the rate of consultations for flu-like illness in Wales still remains within the levels of normal seasonal flu activity,” said Dr. Tony Jowell, the Chief Medical Officer of Wales. “Most healthy people will recover from flu-like illnesses within five to seven days with plenty of rest and drinking non-alcoholic fluids. On the issue of vaccination against seasonal flu, whilst we have been working to make stocks of the vaccine that was developed against swine flu available to be used where supplies of seasonal flu vaccine have run low, we are now well into the flu season.”

According to Media Wales, 13 patients experiencing flu-related symptoms were getting treatment at Withybush General Hospital in Haverfordwest on Tuesday. Meanwhile, five were receiving hospital treatment at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth. Also, Carmarthenshire NHS Trust in Llanelli and West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen both had a solitary patient.

Jowell also commented: “People in at-risk groups are at a higher risk of complications from seasonal flu, and the best protection is early vaccination. A press and publicity campaign has been running since October and has included television, radio and bus adverts to let people know if they are in an at-risk group, and that the vaccine is available free of charge to those groups from GPs. We have also encouraged health boards and GPs to ensure that their patients and front line NHS staff are vaccinated against seasonal flu.”

Throughout the United Kingdom, 62 individuals reportedly died in the last week, as the result of suffering from influenza. The majority of these victims were suffering from swine flu. In most of these cases, the sufferers were aged between 15 and 64. However, nine of the fatalities were of children aged below fourteen.

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