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What is Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)?

Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is a free Microsoft tool that allows IT professionals and system administrators to manage and organize multiple remote desktop connections from a single, intuitive interface.

RDCMan is a comprehensive application that simplifies the process of remotely accessing and managing various computers, servers, and other devices within an organization. Unlike the standard Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) tool, which can only handle a single remote connection at a time, RDCMan enables users to consolidate all their remote connections into a single window.

With RDCMan, users can:

Manage and maintain servers, workstations, and other devices remotely

Access and troubleshoot systems from a central location

Manage and deploy software updates

Monitor system performance and resource usage

Provide technical support to users

The key features that set RDCMan apart from other remote connection management tools include the ability to:

Organize connections into groups and sessions for better management

Save connection details, including user IDs and passwords, for quick access

Quickly switch between multiple remote connections without having to re-enter credentials

Customize settings and preferences to suit individual needs

How to Use RDCMan

To use RDCMan, users first need to download the latest version from the Microsoft website. Unlike previous versions, the current version (v2.92) does not require installation, as it is a standalone application. Once the download is complete, users can extract the files and start using the tool. RDCMan provides several keyboard shortcuts to help users navigate and manage their remote connections more efficiently. Some of the common shortcuts include:

F2: Rename the selected connection

F5: Refresh the current view

Ctrl + N: Create a new connection

Ctrl + W: Close the current connection

Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new group

To set up a new remote connection, users can click the “New” button and enter the necessary details, such as the computer name, user ID, and password. They can also organize their connections into groups and sessions for better management.

RDCMan Vulnerability and Security Considerations

In 2020, a security researcher discovered a vulnerability in RDCMan that could allow an attacker to execute malicious code on the target system. This vulnerability was quickly addressed by Microsoft, who released a patch in RDCMan version 2.7 that included a validation mechanism for opening rdg files.

It’s important to note that, like any software, RDCMan should be regularly updated to ensure that users receive the latest security patches and fixes. Failure to do so could leave the system vulnerable to potential attacks. 3Additionally, users should be cautious when opening .rdg files from untrusted sources, as they could potentially contain malicious code. It’s recommended to only open .rdg files from trusted sources and to always verify the integrity of the file before opening it.

Alternatives to RDCMan

While RDCMan is a popular and widely-used tool for managing remote desktop connections, there are several alternative solutions available in the market. Some of the popular alternatives include:

mRemoteNG: A free and open-source remote connection manager that supports a wide range of protocols, including RDP, VNC, SSH, and Telnet.

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager: A comprehensive remote connection management solution that offers features such as password management, role-based access control, and two-factor authentication.

TeamViewer: A popular remote desktop software that allows users to access and control remote computers, as well as collaborate with others in real time.

LogMeIn: A cloud-based remote access and support solution that enables users to securely connect to and control remote computers from anywhere.

When choosing a remote connection management tool, it’s important to consider factors such as the number of remote connections, the level of security required, and the specific features and integrations needed to support the organization’s IT infrastructure.

Conclusion

Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is a powerful and versatile tool that simplifies the process of managing and organizing multiple remote desktop connections. With its ability to consolidate connections, save user credentials, and provide customizable settings, RDCMan has become an essential tool for IT professionals and system administrators who need to efficiently manage and maintain remote systems.

While RDCMan has faced some security concerns in the past, the latest version of the tool includes robust security measures to protect against potential attacks. By regularly updating the software and exercising caution when opening .rdg files, users can ensure that RDCMan remains a secure and reliable solution for their remote connection management needs.

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MATCH REPORT: READING (2) 4 CAMBRIDGE UNITED (0) 0

EFL ONE : Saturday 16 March, 2024 : 3pm kick-off

A clean sheet, and four fantastic goals: Smith (10’), Azeez (45+1’), Wing (61’), Ehibhatiomhan (84’).

Whilst a scrappy game for the most part, if you are a Reading fan you can't argue with the result. In fact, there was so much rough & tumble in the Cambridge goalmouth, United had to change goalkeepers at HT. United had two good spells of pressure, at the start of both halves, but failed to build on and (twice) faded away thus inviting a wave of hooped attacks either side of the break.

For United, captain Michael Morrison (ex-Reading) had a quiet game, with fellow defender, James Gibbons, making two vital tackles in quick succession, second half. Joel Castro Pererira, keeping goal for Reading had a confident session, kicking and saving.

Nine minutes of additional time was added to the end of the second half by a competent, but pedestrian referee - ironically named - (Ben) Speedie, but by then, like the weather, Cambridge were left out in the cold, as was their star striker, Lyle Taylor who never really got a look in, in an unusually ineffective performance. Only one booking - Cambridge's big No.6, Ryan Bennett - who I thought was unlucky.

New manager, Garry Monk, has seen his team sunk by 6 (v Lincoln City) and now 4, in the space of five days, and like improving Reading, Cambridge United now find themselves in a relegation battle.

Reading: Pereira, Mola, Mbengue (Dean, 87’), Bindon, Dorsett (Abrefa, 75’), Wing, Savage (Rushesha, 87’), Azeez (Ehibhatiomhan, 76’), Knibbs, Elliott (Mukairu, 55’), Smith. Subs Not Used: Button, Wareham.

Cambridge United: Stevens (Mannion, 46’), Gibbons, R. Bennett, Morrison, Andrew (Kaikai, 46’), Cousins (Lankester, 72’), L. Bennett, Digby, Brophy, Kachunga, Taylor (Ahadme, 81’). Subs Not Used: Okedina, May, Bonne.

RDG MOTM = Amadou Mbengue, played the ball around with ease. The Royals in-form man.

CAMBRIDGE UNITED MOTM = Liam Bennett, full of endeavour with good close control and a bit of bite in the tackle to get the ball going forwards.

Attendance: 15,644

ENTERTAINMENT VALUE: 7/10

Mark Watkins, 17.3.24

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RMT and train firms take step towards ending dispute

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By Vishala Sri-Pathma & Katy Austin

Business reporter and transport correspondent

RMT members are to vote on a pay deal that could halt the union’s current wave of industrial action against train companies.

Operators have put forward an offer that proposes backdated pay rises for staff and job security guarantees.

RMT boss Mick Lynch said he supported the deal, calling it a “welcome development”.

However, further negotiations will be required to thrash out proposed reforms to the railways.

A separate dispute with train drivers in the Aslef union also remains ongoing, so walkouts over Christmas could still be possible.

The RMT’s dispute with rail companies has been going on for nearly 18 months already, with workers calling for better job security, pay and conditions.

Last month members voted for a new six-month strike mandate, meaning the threat of action over Christmas and into spring.

After talks between the union and the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents operators, a so-called memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been developed which sets out a mutually-agreed way forward.

The BBC understands the MOU involves a backdated pay rise for 2022 of 5%, or £1,750, and job security guarantees such as no compulsory redundancies until the end of 2024.

A second year’s pay rise would still depend on reforms being negotiated at local level.

The Rail Delivery Group, which represents operators, said: “If accepted, this MOU will terminate the national dispute mandate, creating a pause and respite from industrial action over the Christmas period and into spring next year, while allowing for these important negotiations on proposed reforms to take place.”

RMT members will now vote on the deal in an online referendum which closes on 30 November. It is the first deal they have voted on since the start of the dispute.

The Department for Transport called the deal “fair and reasonable” and said it marked “a positive step towards resolving this dispute”.

RMT members, including guards and ticket office staff, who work at 14 train companies have taken part in a series of national strikes since June 2022 in the long-running dispute.

Coinciding with walkouts by train drivers, the strikes have brought much of the rail network to a standstill and disrupted major sporting events and music festivals.

A separate RMT dispute with Network Rail – which manages the UK’s rail infrastructure – was resolved in March this year after signallers and maintenance workers voted to accept an offer.

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Failures of the American army.Granada

1The navigation system broke down. And the whole group flew in circles over the island, looking for a landing place. Well, they reached the Soviet DShK. The weapon is proven and ideally adapted for landing vehicles. There was a panic on the air. "We have come under heavy anti-aircraft fire and are changing course..." In short, part of the landing was thrown out in some remote corner of the island. Where exactly, there is no information. But the fact that they "fought" there until the end of the operation is a fact. With whom — it is unclear. And this case became known only because after the operation, the command of the landing force sued (!) the Air Force. However, the matter was hushed up.

2The most important target of the first wave of invasion was the airfield. It was there that the famous "Delta" was thrown. 35 Delta fighters made a long jump and managed to secretly land on the airfield. However, the specialists miscalculated. The Cubans are experienced fighters, they were able to see part of the paratroopers. And it began… 6 commandos were killed while still in the air. 22 wounded. The rest were pressed by fire to the runway and were not even allowed to raise their heads. The Soviet AK was a cut above the spetsnaz pistols and silent submachine guns. The "deltovites" were saved only because they called the aviation. It was the attack of attack aircraft and helicopters that allowed the remaining fighters to leave the runway.

3There were also "weirdos" from the elite unit of combat swimmers of the USA. "Navy Seals" are really quite trained fighters. Precisely as a sea-based RDG. And the command decided to use them as an assault landing unit. Two boats with teams of swimmers were to be dropped from the Hercules transport planes. As it happens, most represent the Soviet film "The Case squared ...". The first reset ended tragically. The boat and its crew, instead of surfacing, "dived". There is no exact information about the fate of the crew. But it is clear that it is quite problematic to survive in such a situation. The second reset was successful. The boat surfaced. Even the engine was started and moved to the shore. And ... Seeing some kind of ship, the "seals" (the American name for combat swimmers) decide for camouflage purposes (an interesting solution for the day and excellent visibility) to turn off the engine and wait out. We waited it out. But they were so eager to observe the disguise that the engine was turned off forever. And the boat was hanging out from the elite

4But there were also real fights of "seals". So in the north of the island, the commandos still got ashore and ran into vigilant gendarmes. For more than a day, gendarmes gave combat swimmers a "light" without letting them off the beach. About the same way, the "seals" won when the English representative P. Skun was released. 20 combat swimmers with light weapons came under fire from BTR-60 Cubans. They drove them nobly. They were rescued by stormtroopers. But the most interesting fight was for the Richmond Hill prison. "Delta" on 6 helicopters had to land on ropes and capture the prison. There was only one way for helicopters. Between the prison and the garrison barracks. The army of Grenada was "playing war" in this battle. A helicopter appears in the targeted "opening". Commandos descend from it by cables. They are shot like in a shooting gallery. And the machine gunners also shot down a helicopter.

5There was also another combat episode. When Rangers and Marines were shooting at each other for several hours. And at the same time, both units, according to the American tradition, asked for aviation. Well, they asked for it. Friendly fire... And strikes on their own for US aviation are not an isolated case, but rather a typical one. Naturally, the information about the losses of the US army in this operation also raises doubts. Officially, the Americans lost only 18 people. In addition, 116 people were injured. Similarly, the losses of the opposite side also raise doubts. The Cubans lost 25 people and 600 were captured. Grenadians — 45 dead and 24 civilians. The only true figure came from... Of the Soviet Union. During the operation, the Americans fired at the USSR Embassy twice. Allegedly wrongly. One of the employees was seriously injured. For an attentive reader, even if he cannot find truthful information about some operation, there are always "loopholes". That's where the more or less truthful information lies. Just need to dig them out properly and understood

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The train station manager whose idea launched free ‘Rail to Refuge’ scheme for domestic abuse survivors

It would not be an understatement to say that for some people, a train journey is their ticket to freedom and safety.

Every day since April 2020, around four survivors of domestic abuse across Britain have used the Rail to Refuge scheme, which covers the cost of their train ticket, enabling them to escape a dangerous relationship. Financial abuse can leave them without the means to get far away from their perpetrator.

Anyone who uses the scheme has Southeastern rail worker Darren O’Brien to thank. The station manager came up with the idea of offering survivors free travel to a refuge after watching a Channel 4 documentary about Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid.

“There was one particular incident where a lady was offered a place at a refuge but she couldn’t afford the travel there – a ticket for her and her three kids. She would have lost out on the place if she couldn’t travel,” he told i.

After bringing up the idea with his manager, Southeastern began covering the cost of fares for domestic abuse survivors in September 2019, with Great Western Railway joining the initiative six months later. With violence and abuse worsening in the Covid-19 pandemic, Rail to Refuge rolled out across Britain’s train companies in April 2020.

How does Rail to Refuge work?

When Women’s Aid connects a survivor with a refuge vacancy somewhere else in the country, a ticket is also booked, with train companies covering the cost. Train tickets will also be provided for their children.

The survivor uses an e-ticket on their phone or they can pick up a paper ticket from the train station with a debit or credit card before they travel.

The setup of the scheme allows survivors to board trains without having to explain their situation to anyone.

Mr O’Brien says: “They just want to get [to the refuge] safely. They’ve been through years, or whatever it is, of torment and abuse and they’ve got their kids and they live in fear and now they’ve got their opportunity. I can imagine their minds won’t rest until they actually get to that safe place.”

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which worked with Women’s Aid to expand the scheme, has now extended it indefinitely.

Mr O’Brien, in his forties, becomes emotional when asked if the scheme is the highlight of his 16 years at Southeastern.

“I remember talking to somebody, saying if we could just help one person, that would be brilliant. But we’ve helped over 1,300 people.

“Apart from being a father and getting married, there are not many other moments in my life, I suppose, that would surpass this,” says Mr O’Brien, who lives in north Essex with his wife and two daughters.

He knows people who have been in abusive relationships but says he could not always help in the past.

“So this is my way of giving something back.”

In its first year, the scheme has helped get 1,348 survivors, including 362 children over the age of five, to a safe refuge.

“It’s quite sad to think these things are prevalent in today’s society,” says Mr O’Brien, adding that the subject of domestic abuse is still taboo and associated with shame.

It is vital to get children out of abusive homes. “You don’t want these things to be normalised… You don’t want that child, if you’re a parent, to think this is acceptable because it’s not. Nobody should have to go through this.”

He believes schemes like Rail to Refuge need to exist for as long as domestic abuse is a problem.

“This should be in place to help people because they have enough obstacles to overcome. When you can help… [remove] barriers, it makes such a huge difference to their lives.”

Farah Nazeer, chief executive, at Women’s Aid said: “Rail to Refuge is a wonderful story of different organisations working together to support survivors of domestic abuse to safety.

“Sadly, demand for refuge spaces is still higher than the provision available, with 57 per cent of refuge referrals declined during 2019-20. So, it is absolutely vital that women and children are not prevented from reaching a refuge by the cost of travel. Now, on the first anniversary of lockdown, it is incredibly welcome news that RDG is extending the scheme until further notice. There is no end date on the scheme ending.

“We hope Rail to Refuge will continue because it is clearly needed, with four survivors on average using it every day,” she added.

...

It looks like this scheme is hugely helpful to those in need - I hope railways and public transport providers in other countries will also provide this service to domestic violence victims. In fact, if you’re based somewhere that doesn’t yet, you might consider starting a campaign!

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Red Data Girl: My Wish on the Night of the Shooting Stars (Week 28)

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Christmas in July, anyone? It might be hot and summery for us right now, but for Izumiko and the others in RDG right now, it’s December! I’m sending cooling thoughts to everyone broiling in the summer sun with this week’s installation.

Red Data Girl: My Wish on the Night of the Shooting Stars By Noriko Ogiwara Chapter 4: Mizuho Part 1 (2 of 2)

When Izumiko went up to the student government room, she found Miyuki there already, just like Mayura said she would.

Aware of Izumiko’s arrival, Miyuki looked up from the computer screen. For the first time, Izumiko realized that she wasn’t worried about her grades like she had been earlier in the semester. After all, she had already showed Miyuki all of her tests and she didn’t think he would react as unexpectedly as Mayura had upon seeing her results.

All the same, when he opened her report card, he said in a surprisingly bright voice, “Wow? You ranked tenth? You really did well!”

“Yeah. I reached my goal. And it’s all because you helped me.” Izumiko smiled and placed her bag down before settling into a nearby chair. “So…”

“The fact that your grades went up this far in such a short time shows that until now, you have been putting in very little effort. Clearly you can do well if you actually try.” Miyuki seemed to notice nothing as he spoke, saying things that hurt a little to hear. “You decided you weren’t any good at math and science, didn’t you? That’s not true. You and I might approach the material in different ways, but you quickly find the answers through instinct. Don’t just assume you’re going to be wrong because you’re not used to doing that kind of work.”

Izumiko shrank into herself, but decided to go along with the conversation for a little longer.

“I kind of get what you’re saying. Before this, I didn’t really understand the point of trying hard just because of tests. But now that I’ve done so well, I feel like I shouldn’t be saying I want to be like Mayura. Now I just want to pass her, exactly like you’ve been saying.”

Happy that her roommate had done so well on her exams, Izumiko smiled at Miyuki. “I heard that Mayura just barely beat out Takayanagi for first ranked in the grade. It seems like no one can beat her.”

“For sure. She’s definitely impressive,” Miyuki said with no particular enthusiasm. His tone might have been uninterested, but Izumiko caught the tiniest bit of a smile on his face.

“By any chance, were you aiming for first rank too, Sagara?” Izumiko asked, feeling a little unsure of herself.

Miyuki’s awkward smile remained. “What do you mean ‘by any chance’? When you’re capable of doing something, shouldn’t you put all your effort into doing it? It’s human to feel disappointed when you lose out on what you were aiming for. I’m the same as anyone else.”

“But you’re so good at everything. I can’t even compare myself to you,” Izumiko said in surprise. She honestly couldn’t see what Miyuki felt badly about. Wasn’t this the same Miyuki who had said he’d be happy as long as he scored in the top five?

“So, we should celebrate today…”

Miyuki spoke up, unaware of the direction Izumiko was seemingly trying to move the conversation in. “You’re not an incapable person. You can do so much more than you do now. I’m not just talking about studying. You’re starting to turn this academy into a safe place for yourself all on your own. The goddess hasn’t possessed you in a while, and you’ve managed to make the diviners your allies. I feel like something changed when we were named Team Goddess. I’ve got to think more about how else I can be useful now.”

Caught up in whether or not this was a good chance to reach for her bag and the present inside, Izumiko only heard the last part of his statement.

“Think more about… what?”

“Takayanagi, the Soudas, and everyone else are part of the team to protect the goddess, right? They argue here and there, but I can tell that from here on, they’ll be there to have your back with their spiritual powers. It’s their destiny to eventually become World Heritage Candidates like that. But that’s not the same for me.”

Izumiko sucked in a surprised breath and then heartily denied his words. “That’s not true at all! You’re part of this too, Sagara! Weren’t you able to get rid of those shikigami before at the Christmas party just like Takayanagi was? You were the one who helped me when the Wild Hunt came, too!”

“I was able to see the shikigami and get rid of them with my staff because Wamiya lent me his power,” Miyuki pointed out calmly. “You already know it. I don’t have abilities like everyone else does. If Wamiya ever felt like letting go of me, everything I can do now would disappear. That’s why I can’t be part of the team.”

“Why can’t you? Isn’t it okay for you to use Wamiya’s power?” Izumiko said, voicing her true feelings before pausing to think. “One day, you’re going to be the one who helps me out more than anyone else. I think Wamiya knows that and that’s why he’s with you.”

“That’s fine for the three years we’re here. I’ve more or less gotten used to him at this point. But if you think about it in the long run, I would only be able to show any abilities while I was near you. Admit it. That’s not exactly useful protection for myself. For example, if you were in Japan and I went abroad, do you really think Wamiya would actually cross the ocean with me?”

There was no hesitation in his voice, almost as if he had already thought about this many times before. Izumiko blinked and readjusted herself in her chair as she gazed over at Miyuki.

“Do you think you want to go abroad, Miyuki?”

Miyuki straightened his back and said, “Nothing’s set. I’ve only thought about the possibility. I don’t know what would be best for me yet. But I know I wouldn’t be gone for a long time. I’m not thinking I’d be gone my whole third year. I’d probably just be testing it out on a quick trip.”

“Testing out… going abroad?”

“I’ve talked with some people about becoming an exchange student,” Miyuki confided without any hesitation.

Izumiko’s body stiffened. Her breathing paused as she stared at him. All the same, it didn’t seem as if Miyuki thought what he was saying was all that shocking.

He continued speaking, his tone calm. “I’ve told my homeroom teacher that I’m considering the possibility of studying abroad for half a year or maybe a whole year when we’re second years. There’s downsides to being an exchange student, and I’m still thinking it all over, but there are definitely things I’d only be able to learn if I went now. I want to put myself first, and while I hadn’t planned to hand over my place at the goddess’s side from the start, if it turns out that the “team” is only you and one other person, Takayanagi or Mayura’s abilities are more important for you to keep nearby. You have to keep people who have the ability to fight near you.”

Izumiko was overwhelmed by the realization that Miyuki didn’t understand. He didn’t understand what Izumiko was wishing for in her precious three years at the high school or why she had come here at all.

We only have three years here, but if he’s not here too, there’s no point to it at all. I don’t even want to think about him not being here with me. Miyuki might not have any special powers, but he’s been my best support...

Something occurred to Izumiko just as she was about to say all of this out loud. If she said the things she felt, it would be the same as her saying that she needed him. She realized that was the one thing she hadn’t been able to do since Miyuki had been bound to her and her destiny.

Staying silent, Izumiko looked down at the hem of her skirt, knowing she couldn’t say the things she was thinking. Miyuki looked at her quizzically. However, it didn’t seem as if it was because he was wondering why she was acting the way she was.

“This is all still in the future, and I don’t know how it’s going to work out, so you don’t really have to think about it. I haven’t talked to Yukimasa about it yet either.”

“If Mr. Sagara says yes and gives you the money… will you go abroad?” Izumiko asked finally, her voice hoarse.

“Not necessarily. It would depend on where I could study.”

Maybe it was because he was thinking about Yukimasa, but Miyuki took a short breath and then said, “It’s just that with everything going on and now that I have to track down Yukimasa who’s disappeared into thin air, I probably won’t be able to go to Tamakura Shrine this winter. It seems like Yukimasa’s flown to the United States.”

“What? Really?...”

There was no reason that Miyuki had to spend his time at Tamakura Shrine over the long vacation. Izumiko knew that. They hadn’t bought tickets together in advance like they had for summer vacation. Seeing as her mother’s friend, Dr. Mizuho Nakayama was coming to Tokyo for a conference, she had bought a ticket for Izumiko as well so that they could travel back to Tamakura together.

Still, Izumiko couldn’t imagine a New Year where she didn’t see Yukimasa or his son even once. This, too, was quite a shock for her.

*****

On the twenty fourth, a silver and white Christmas card arrived for Izumiko at the girl’s dorm.

 Merry Christmas, Izumiko.

This year, I thought I’d give you your last Christmas present of the season first. But what should it be?

Yukimasa

 Izumiko stared at the card in front of her a little sullenly.

He must be teasing me with this…

Yukimasa had disappeared from the school without one word to Izumiko. Why was he asking her what she wanted now?

No matter how you think about, it’s generally pretty weird that an ascetic monk is wishing me a Merry Christmas…

The card arrived in the afternoon while Izumiko and Mayura were getting changed for the day’s party. Angelica’s party was still three hours away, but it would take them an hour and a half once they left the school to ride the Keio Line and then the subway to their destination. It was a good idea to give themselves some extra time in the process.

Mayura looked over at the card curiously, but she didn’t seem to think that the sender’s name was the Yukimasa Sagara they both knew. Soon enough, she moved away and went back to her own preparations.

“Hey, Izumiko. Why haven’t you given Sagara his Christmas present yet?”

“The timing hasn’t been right so I haven’t given it to him,” Izumiko replied reluctantly. Bringing it up only made her feel more disappointed about the situation. She let out a sigh. “I might give up on giving it to him. It’s not anything special and walking around with it all this time has hurt the wrapping paper.”

“What are you talking about? Today’s Christmas Eve, isn’t it? What if you give it to him before we go to Angelica’s house?”

Izumiko bit her lip. “Miyuki said something came up all of a sudden that he needs to do and he already left. He’ll meet us there. He sent me a text about it this morning.”

“Huh? He must have only sent it to you. Miyuki was the one to decide that we’d go to this. I’d love to tell him that he should actually be coming with us for that exact reason. Manatsu and I are only going because of him.”

Mayura glanced towards Izumiko and then let out an unexpected laugh. “Wow, Izumiko. You look seriously peeved. You went out of your way to put on such a cute outfit, but with that face… Look at yourself.”

Izumiko was wearing a dress with a short sweater over it. She had on a necklace and a corsage to dress the outfit up as well. Her hair was still in its usual braids, but she wore a rhinestone headband to give them more of a party-like appearance. Dressing up was supposed to make her feel better about going to the party, but Izumiko still wasn’t excited about it at all. She looked at her reflection in the full-length mirror on her wardrobe’s door, but she couldn’t focus on her expression at all.

“I never know what Miyuki’s thinking…” she complained.

“And he doesn’t understand how you feel either,” Mayura said bluntly in response. “Why can’t you give him that present? I promise you he’ll be happy to get it.”

Izumiko continued to frown. “I imagined myself giving him a better present on Christmas Eve. What I have is so ordinary.”

“You’ll know what he’s thinking when you finally hand it over. If it’s from you, it’ll be special to him.”

When Izumiko did not respond, Mayura smiled. “Well, I guess I have to say this then. In Europe, Christmas is celebrated for twelve days. I think you should give Miyuki that present even if it’s on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Don’t give up. You’d be stupid not to give it to him.”

The two of them finished getting ready with a little time left to spare before they had to leave. As they finished though, there was a knock at the door and the head of the dorm, Ms. Saijou, poked her head inside.

“Izumiko, do you know a woman named Dr. Nakayama?”  

Izumiko looked in Ms. Saijou’s direction in surprise. “If you mean Mizuho Nakayama, I know her.”

“Yes, yes. That’s the person. She’s just arrived here to pick you up. She’s in the lobby.”

“What?” Izumiko glanced towards Mayura in confusion. “What should I do? Mizuho must have gotten my return date wrong by a day.”

“Oh, is this the person you’re going home with?”

“I’m going to go down and talk to her for a minute.”

Mizuho Nakamura was not a careless person and so Izumiko couldn’t imagine that this was a case of misinformation. She hurried out of the room and down to the lobby.

In Izumiko’s mind, Mizuho was always a doctor in a white coat. The woman waiting just inside the door, however, was wearing a well-tailored beige trench coat. Regardless, Izumiko knew who she was. She was tall and just a little too thin with her hair in a high ponytail held up in a barrette. Her sharp cheekbones gave her strong, easily recognizable facial features.

Still confused, Izumiko stopped in front of the woman.

“Mizuho, I’m sorry, but today’s not actually the day I’m going home…”

Before Izumiko could finish speaking though, Mizuho wrapped her in a tight hug. Her grip might have been powerful, but Izumiko noticed the strained look on her face. This wasn’t the easygoing smile Mizuho wore when Izumiko visited her office in the hospital.

“I know, Izumiko. I need you to be calm and listen to me,” she said close to Izumiko’s ear. Her voice was so low it was practically a murmur. “Without making a scene, we’re going to leave together right now. Yukariko was injured at work. I’m taking you to her, but she doesn’t want anyone else to know her whereabouts right now.”

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June 29, 2019

My family attended my goddaughter’s baptismal in Pampanga. My father made a decision that before we go to my Lolo’s house, we should visit Uncle M’s house first. One of my cousins questioned me if I am a lesbian or a bisexual one because of my hair then later on he advised me about how I should understand my father's sentiments about boys, love, and relationship. Actually, I disagree when it comes to educating me about boys’ behavior because boys should be the one educated when it comes to respecting girls. I just want to share that our family barely visit my father’s side (Pampanga) and I am really not close with my cousins there that’s why I appreciate 'that' cousin that I've mentioned above because he really tried reaching out to us.  

My goddaughter is so cute!!! I already have 4 goddaughters but I think I suck as a godmother. I told myself that I will spoil them if I became a doctor in the future regardless of their age knowing that they will be teens at that time. I didn’t expect that at the end of the day, I will wish that we should have stayed longer. This time, I feel like I’ve gotten closer to them and I actually miss being there right now. We bought Silvanas (my favorite!!!!) before we travel back in Laguna. My father stopped by my auntie’s house and we ate at a restaurant near their apartment. 

July 3, 2019

MMI chatted me if I wanted to catch up with her and JG. To be honest, I feel something is suspicious and off since it is unusual for someone like her to invite me. Anyways, I agreed to meet up with them since I miss JG so much because the last time I was with her, she is so quiet and busy with her phone. We chose a milk tea place (Sediento) and stayed for 3-4 hours? MMI told a lot of stories about herself and how is she and RDG got into a fight(?) which is not really my story to tell. She also said that I was mentioned by JCV because her girlfriend(?) asked if I was the one who told MMI about her tweets and I won’t deny that because before I wanted to know MMI’s side but then JG and AMM clarified that JCV’s girlfriend is just like that. The part that really touched me the most is that JMN cleared my name by saying that I’m not like “that” because maybe JVV and his girlfriend doesn’t like that I know such things. MMI and JG were blaming me for knowing too much information about our batch, as if I wanted this!!! 

JG and I accompanied MMI who bought medicine for her mother(?) then let her ride a jeep first before we go home. JG and I were waiting for her jeep to come when she mentioned Sef, an omegle(?) guy, then I asked her if she wanted to tell the story somewhere (more like 7 11). She was irritated and then blamed me for offering MMI that we should accompany her. She told me that MMI was obviously wanted to catch up so that she can tell a lot of things about herself. I told her that I knew that there was something suspicious when MMI let us know about her little situation with RDG, MMI looked like she needs our sympathy. All in all, I really love this day because I cleared some misunderstanding I’ve had with JG .

July 10, 2019

I really promised myself that this summer, I will be able to visit at least 5 museums before school starts but I guess the last one will be in December. I am with my two sisters and we decided to visit National Museum of Anthropology first before National Museum of Fine Arts. National Museum of Anthropology has 5 floors that has 3-4 exhibits/gallery per floor if I remembered it correctly. We always start at the top floor and my siblings were already tired when we were about to reach 3rd floor. While waiting for a grab driver, there’s a couple (boy-boy) that I noticed outside the building and they are so cute!!!! They also have hickeys motherfu- !!! I really whispered to myself that famous line “sana all.”

We decided to eat at SM Manila and I give up on thinking that we can also visit National Museum of Fine Arts at the end of the day because we really have to be at the terminal before rush hours to avoid traffic. I really think that I spoiled my sisters because I let them taste Macao Imperial Milk Tea's best seller and bought them Whatta-Box from Wendy’s for lunch. I hope that next time, the money that I would spend comes from a job that  I love and I also hope that my parents would be there too. We were all tired when we arrived at our house but it was all worth it! 

July 11, 2019

Overnight with two of my favorite peeps!!! First, we headed to Puregold to buy drinks and snacks then we were about to go to JG’s house, AMM asked JG at the counter (non-verbatim) “bat ka ba layo nang layo? mabaho ba hininga ko?” After this scenario, JG and I can’t stop laughing out loud.

I am so weak when it comes to “purong” empi! I’m already drunk at my 5th or 6th cup. AMM and I were a mess! We shared the same bowl just to puke. I crawl into the bathroom. AMM was continuously saying a phrase that I forgot while typing this. JG took care of us but she has a lot of videos of ourselves! One thing that I regret from that night is that I embarrassed myself to JG’s younger brother (i have a crush on him). I giggled loudly when he came home the fuck. Honestly, I don’t remember everything that happened that night since I just sleep whenever I feel drunk.

The next morning, I blamed empi for everything! My head hurts (fuck). We all love what happened to us last night. We ate breakfast and continued sharing stories about ourselves until I plead that I have to go home because my sister is alone at our house. 

July 15, 2019

Enrollment day! I thought that I can go home early but there’s a lot of procedure when enrolling and what sucks is that it is in different buildings ugh. My batchmates were shocked because I cut my hair short but I am really thankful that they are complimenting it because I am so done with people who always tries to drag my confidence down. At the bus, I decided to meet up with my barkada. 

Another milk tea place again! The place is so far from where my bus dropped me off. Two of us walked and that's why we both laughed at each other when we met because we fucking know the struggle just to be there. We tried to play Jenga but it is so noisy that’s why we stopped. All of us hooted with laughter when AFDR told RDS, "sa akin ka na magpay." We are also happy because RDS treat us. We stayed a little bit longer and we didn't expect we will experience brownout inside a cafe. To be honest, there's a lot of things that happened this day and I tried asking my friend for that tiny moments that made me happy but she can't also remember. I really wanted to type those things but I won't push myself because the important thing is that I don't think my day was wasted. I just want to add that JNG is so funny when she persuades me to have an overnight.

July 20, 2019

Our plan to come by at Enchanted Kingdom finally happened!!! I AM PROUD THAT I'VE EXPERIENCED ALL THE EXTREME RIDES!!! Even though the weather is really hot, I really loved the fact that we didn't fall in line that long. As far as I remember, we rode Flying Fiesta ▶Rialto ▶Space Shuttle ▶Anchor's Away ▶AGILA ▶Roller Skater ▶Bump Car ▶Jungle Log Jam ▶Disc-o Magic ▶Rio Grande ▶Air Race ▶Ekstreme Tower ▶Wheel of Fate ▶Air Race ▶Space Shuttle. Believe it or not but I only have one photo (Ferris Wheel) on my phone because of extreme happiness that I felt this day. Mostly, our topics were about AFDR's flings. She even mentioned that she met NB's boyfriend there. Frankly, my friend and I (single) planned to find handsome men inside but sadly they were only few. AFDR found one and she named him Eleven. LRM found someone too but that guy has a girlfriend. I found someone too after we watched the fireworks because he is wearing a white shirt + he looks so tall.

July 23, 2019

Even though we were incomplete, we managed to continue having an overnight before our vacation ends. First, we went to SC's house (specifically rooftop). We tried to guess her cat's name and we laughed so hard when they mentioned ~toptop liagibma~ JNG told us that she is one of the reasons why RA broke up with DR then we shared our sentiments about the way he chats us. We also cornered RDS if he still have feelings for NB and when he said no we asked him when. We stayed at SC's until eight o'clock because: 1) we played mafia and I am flattered because they praised me and they said that I am a good mafia and a good doctor 2) it's hard for us to decide where to eat 3) the rain won't stop 4) we pleaded to SC's mother to let her join with us.

We ate at Onyang's and oh boy the foods are delicious!!! I really loved the chicken even though it is spicy. We arrived at our house around 10 and start mafia game again around 11. Boy, we are so serious to catch the mafia. I just want to brag that I think I just failed 2 to 3 times to catch a mafia. I JUST WANT TO SHARE THAT WE WERE ALL HAPPY THIS TIME TO THE POINT THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER THE REASON WHY WE LAUGHED SO HARD WHILE PLAYING THIS. We also played kindat killer and it is so funny too. I never thought that I would be this happy again even though there's no liquor. We decided to sleep around 3 AM? The next day, we just watched Escape Room and they go home right after because 1) i think we were still sleepy 2) they don't took a bath.

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MATCH REPORT: READING (0) 2 CHARLTON ATHLETIC (0) 0

EFL ONE : Saturday 10 February, 2024 : 3pm kick-off

A tale of two halves, although, despite some slick passing from Charlton, more so first half, Reading never looked in any danger of losing this match, such was their confident dominance.

The first 45 lacked goals and there was an early 3 min spell of time-wasting from both teams which made the game go flat. After the break, more energy and the most chances; AZEEZ blasted in two rockets, 66 & 76 mins, and could have had a hat-trick but blazed over the bar, again going for power.

When Charlton did break into the final third, Reading's defence blocked and tackled superbly, in particular YIADOM but the human dynamo, MBENGUE gets my MOTM - an impressive performance.

Plenty of endeavour too from SMITH in the hoops and he nearly scored from two / three chances, but for me, there's still an over reliance on him to do the business upfront.

The ref, Craig Hicks, was generally fussy but still maintained good control overall although, 2nd period, he perhaps should have clamped down on two instances of Royals players being kicked up into the air by issuing cards. That said, he was fair to both sides.

The Reds definitely employed some spoiling tactics, which is a pity, as many of their side can play. In fact, only a super save from BUTTON prevented it ending 2-1.

Even four days into a new job, you would have thought new manager Nathan Jones would have perceived that, but I strongly suspect he set out to secure an away point, but rightly his negativity was rewarded with a 2-0 loss. Food for thought.

Reading are now up to 18th and continue to defy their critics as they search to maintain their League One presence, despite points deductions and fines (hundreds of Reading fans dressed as clowns or wore clown masks -as issued, to protest against the owner).

Reading: Button, Mola (Dorsett '60), Knibbs, Savage (Craig '88), Smith, Azeez (Elliott '88), Ehibhatiomhan (Mukairu '78), Yiadom © (Abrefa '88), Bindon, Mbengue, Wing. Subs not used: Pereira, Wareham.

Charlton Athletic: Isted, Jones, Thomas, May ©, Ladapo, Edu, Watson (Campbell '80), Watson, Gillesphey (Edmonds-Green '45), Bakinson, Coventry (Camara '79). Subs not used: Maynard-Brewer, Kanu, Anderson, Ramsey.

RDG MOTM = Amadou Mbengue, quick, energetic, classy performance.

CHARLTON MOTM = Harry Isted, kept the score down and all round, very competent GK display.

Attendance = 14,554

ENTERTAINMENT VALUE: 7/10

Mark Watkins, 11/2/24

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Train strikes: People returning to work face more strikes

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By Noor Nanji

Business reporter, BBC News

People returning to work this week after the Christmas break are being urged to avoid travelling by rail because of strikes.

The walkouts by RMT members on 3-4 and 6-7 January, and by Aslef drivers on 5 January, will “significantly impact” services, said Network Rail.

RMT union members have rejected offers in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.

Train drivers at 15 rail companies, in the Aslef union, are striking over pay.

Network Rail – which maintains the rails, signals and stations – said the combination of strikes will result in only about 20% of services running, with many areas not seeing any trains at all.

Services across England, Scotland and Wales could be affected by the strikes.

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“We’re sorry to have to, once again, ask passengers to avoid using the railway this week,” a spokesperson from Network Rail said.

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents the train operating companies, also urged people only to travel if “absolutely necessary”.

Trains that do run will start later and finish much earlier than usual, with services typically running between 7:30am and 6.30pm on the days of the strike.

There may also be some knock-on disruption to services on 8 January.

Passengers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check before they travel.

It is the latest in a series of strikes across the rail network, which have caused major disruption.

The two 48-hour walkouts on Tuesday and Friday involve around 40,000 RMT members on Network Rail and 14 train operators.

The RMT’s general secretary Mick Lynch insisted that his members wanted a settlement, not further disruption.

“There’s been too much disruption on the railway caused by government policy and if we can get sensible proposals we can work up towards a solution,” Mr Lynch told the BBC.

He accused government ministers of “sitting on their hands” and failing to help secure a deal.

“They keep saying that they’re facilitating a deal. And I think it’s absolutely the opposite to that.”

However, a Department for Transport spokesperson rejected this, saying: “The government has demonstrated it is being reasonable and stands ready to facilitate a resolution to rail disputes.

“It’s time the unions came to the table and played their part as well.”

Meanwhile, Network Rail said the deal it has put forward to the RMT is “fair and reasonable”, and urged the union to “sit down with us” and revisit it.

Upcoming strike action

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THU 29 DEC

Rail disruption continues

Staff at West Midlands Trains (WMT) and Great Western Railway (GWR) are on strike until midday

This includes staff working in ticket offices, station management and guards

Border Force strikes

Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK

Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

FRI 30 DEC

Possible road disruption

Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the West Midlands and south-west England

The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents

Border Force strikes

Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK

Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

SAT 31 DEC

Possible road disruption

Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the West Midlands and south-west England

The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents

Bus drivers on strike

Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action

The routes affected are mostly in south and west London

Border Force strikes

Some Border Force staff are striking in England, Wales and Scotland meaning delays are likely for people arriving in the UK

Birmingham, Cardiff, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester airports, and the port of Newhaven, will be affected

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

SUN 1 JAN

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

MON 2 JAN

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

TUE 3 JAN

Rail disruption continues

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike

The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible

Read more: What are the train strikes about?

Possible road disruption

All National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike

The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England and parts of London

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

WED 4 JAN

Rail disruption continues

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike

The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible

Read more: What are the train strikes about?

Bus drivers on strike

Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action

The routes affected are mostly in south and west London

Possible road disruption

All National Highways traffic officers across England are on strike

The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

THU 5 JAN

Rail disruption continues

Train drivers across 15 rail companies represented by the Aslef union are on strike

The rail companies affected are: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Great Northern/Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, South Western Railway, SWR Island Line, TransPennine Express and West Midlands Trains

Read more: What are the train strikes about?

Bus drivers on strike

Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action

The routes affected are mostly in south and west London

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

FRI 6 JAN

Rail disruption continues

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike

The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible

Read more: What are the train strikes about?

Possible road disruption

Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern England

The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

SAT 7 JAN

Rail disruption continues

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are on strike

The RMT strike will affect services in England, Scotland and Wales and people are being advised to avoid travelling if possible

Read more: What are the train strikes about?

Possible road disruption

Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in the East Midlands and eastern England

The strike involves control centre staff and traffic officers who deal with the aftermath of accidents

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

SUN 8 JAN

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

MON 9 JAN

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

TUE 10 JAN

Bus drivers on strike

Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action

The routes affected are mostly in south and west London

Teachers in Scotland

Some primary school teachers in Scotland are on strike

Members of the NASUWT union are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over pay

Read more: Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?

Driving test centre strikes

Some driving examiners are on strike in London, south-east and south-west England and Wales

The industrial action will not affect theory tests but might have an impact on practical exams

WED 11 JAN

Ambulance staff on strike

Ambulance staff in London, Yorkshire, the North West, North East and South West of England are on strike

The strike affects non-life threatening calls only and people are advised to use the 999 service in an emergency

Read more: Why are ambulance staff striking?

Teachers in Scotland

Some secondary school teachers in Scotland are on strike

Members of the NASUWT union are taking action as part of an ongoing dispute over pay

Read more: Which schools will teachers’ strikes affect?

THU 12 JAN

Bus drivers on strike

Bus drivers in London are taking industrial action

The routes affected are mostly in south and west London

FRI 13 JAN

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

SAT 14 JAN

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

SUN 15 JAN

There are currently no national strikes planned for this date

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Separately, the Aslef strike involves train drivers across 15 rail companies.

The one-day strike will result in even fewer services running, with some operators expected to run “very significantly reduced timetables”, the RDG warned.

The Aslef union said it had been pushed into taking action because the train companies had not put forward an offer.

“Six months after we had the temerity to ask for a pay rise for train drivers who have, now, not had an increase for nearly four years, we have still not had an offer from the train companies which employ us,” Keith Richmond, Aslef’s spokesman, told the BBC.

“The companies, or the government which stands behind them, could end this dispute now by making a serious and sensible pay offer. It is up to them.”

Daniel Mann, director of industry operations at the RDG, said no-one wanted to see the strikes go ahead.

“This dispute will only be resolved by agreeing the long-overdue reforms to working arrangements needed to put the industry on a sustainable footing, rather than unions condemning their members to losing more pay in the new year.”

The rail industry is under pressure to save money after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed to afford pay increases and modernise the railway.

But unions say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.

The rail strikes come at a time of widespread industry walkouts across the country.

Ambulance drivers, nurses, driving examiners, highway workers and postal workers have all gone on strike in recent weeks.

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