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Lockdown time can be quality time, some say

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysians head into a lockdown today, some have to cope with genuine concerns while others are preparing to make it a personally productive time. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/lockdown-time-can-be-quality-time-some.html

Essential industries and refugees to get inoculated amid MCO 3.0

PUTRAJAYA: A vaccination programme for industries that remain open during the movement control order, including for their foreign workers, will kick off soon, says Khairy Jamaluddin. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/essential-industries-and-refugees-to.html

A viral TikTok video brought chaos to US beach. Officials fear it’s just the beginning

A simple birthday party turned into a TikTok event that drew thousands to the beach. When it was over, more than 175 people were arrested. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-viral-tiktok-video-brought-chaos-to.html

Investigation papers may be opened on errant parents

PETALING JAYA: Investigation papers may be opened on parents who continually expose their children to the Covid-19 virus, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/investigation-papers-may-be-opened-on.html

Ministers and their deputies to forgo salaries

PETALING JAYA: All ministers and deputy ministers will forgo their salaries for three months starting in June to help fund the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/ministers-and-their-deputies-to-forgo.html

Economic stimulus aims to help businesses and people weather lockdown

PETALING JAYA: The Pemerkasa Plus economic stimulus package has been unveiled in a bid to support the healthcare sector, businesses and Malaysians as the country heads into a total lockdown starting today. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/economic-stimulus-aims-to-help.html

Businesses and industries can apply for letter to operate through Miti

PETALING JAYA: All approvals for businesses and industries to operate during the nationwide lockdown will be issued through a one-stop centre manned by the Inter­national Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti), says the National Security Council (NSC). Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/businesses-and-industries-can-apply-for.html

The ‘essential 10’ allowed to operate

PETALING JAYA: Ten services including ­petrol stations have been listed as essential under the distribution trade sector and will be allowed to operate during the lockdown, says the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-essential-10-allowed-to-operate.html

Smooth vaccination process for recipients at Mitec

KUALA LUMPUR: Vaccine recipients at the vaccination centre (PPV) at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) expressed their satisfaction with the smooth process. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/smooth-vaccination-process-for.html

MOF: Closing of all sectors may disrupt essential goods and services

PETALING JAYA: Certain sectors are being allowed to operate during the movement control order because the Finance Ministry wants to ensure there is supply chain continuity for essential products and services, as well as for the wellbeing of the public. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/mof-closing-of-all-sectors-may-disrupt.html

All transport get the green light

PETALING JAYA: All transport and logistics sub-sectors are allowed to operate at optimum levels for the next fortnight with strict compliance to Covid-19 standard operating procedures throughout the lockdown, says the Transport Ministry. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/all-transport-get-green-light.html

Australia's Victoria state reports 9 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s second-most populous state Victoria on Tuesday reported nine new locally acquired COVID-19 cases as authorities grapple with an outbreak in state capital Melbourne with several thousands close contacts and more than 300 virus hotspots. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/australias-victoria-state-reports-9-new.html

Here's why Microsoft axed its iconic startup sound on Windows 8 and Windows 10

If you started using your PC with Windows 8 or Windows 10, the startup process was completely silent — we now know why this is the case, thanks to a former Microsoft employee. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/heres-why-microsoft-axed-its-iconic.html

My Strawberry shortcake baby girl in her new hat

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Mommy cat introduces new kitten to doggy friend

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Leading Cuban dissident discharged from hospital after 4 weeks

HAVANA (Reuters) - Leading Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara was discharged from hospital on Monday, four weeks after authorities ended his hunger and thirst strike and admitted the “artivist.” Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/leading-cuban-dissident-discharged-from.html

Yesterday my daughter found a kitten. She is allergic so I’m new mom now and his name is Sam. I’m in love 😍

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This big cat is so adorable (not mine)

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If he winks at your girlfriend you're single

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One dead, four taken to hospital after shooting near Toronto

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Police in the Peel region near Toronto said on Saturday one person was killed and four were transported to hospitals in the Toronto area “in various conditions” after a shooting. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/one-dead-four-taken-to-hospital-after.html

Leading Cuban dissident discharged from hospital after 4 weeks

HAVANA (Reuters) - Leading Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara was discharged from hospital on Monday, four weeks after authorities ended his hunger and thirst strike and admitted the “artivist.” Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/06/leading-cuban-dissident-discharged-from.html

So sleepy and thirsty

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This mom surprised her daughter and boyfriend with her return home from Kuwait

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Health DG: We can flatten curve within four months

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia can flatten the Covid-19 curve in three to four months but this will require a combination of public health measures and also an accelerated vaccination drive. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/health-dg-we-can-flatten-curve-within.html

Pet shop owners happy doors can stay open

IPOH: Many pet shop owners were happy to learn their businesses are allowed to operate during the total lockdown. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/pet-shop-owners-happy-doors-can-stay.html

Only critical construction work allowed

PETALING JAYA: Construction will not be allowed, with a few exceptions, when the total lockdown starts tomorrow, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/only-critical-construction-work-allowed.html

Consider aid for those hardest hit

PETALING JAYA: Mamak, eateries and coffee shop groups have welcomed the full lockdown but are pleading for various assistance from the government to help them survive the current circumstances. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/consider-aid-for-those-hardest-hit.html

‘Miti letters only valid until today’

PETALING JAYA: All work permission letters for interstate and inter-district travel from the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) are only valid until today. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/miti-letters-only-valid-until-today.html

Maria plays crucial role at MAEPS

SERDANG: In between buildings at the Malaysian Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) Covid-19 Quaran­tine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre (PKRC) Integrated 2.0 area, sits a negative pressure air bubble tent with its equipment akin to a hospital intensive care unit (ICU). Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/maria-plays-crucial-role-at-maeps.html

Zuki: Government to fully implement work from home policy

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will fully implement the work from home (WFH) policy for all civil servants following the announcement of the implementation of the first phase of a full lockdown nationwide, says Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/zuki-government-to-fully-implement-work.html

Hundreds evacuated in New Zealand's Canterbury region floods

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Hundreds of people were evacuated overnight and many more face the risk of abandoning their homes in New Zealand’s Canterbury region as heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/hundreds-evacuated-in-new-zealands.html

North Korea slams end to U.S. guidelines limiting South Korea missile range

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea’s state media on Monday criticised the recent termination of a pact between the United States and South Korea that capped the development of South Korea’s ballistic missiles, calling it a sign of Washington’s “shameful double-dealing.” Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/north-korea-slams-end-to-us-guidelines.html

U.S. security agency spied on Merkel, other top European officials through Danish cables - broadcaster DR

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has used a partnership with Denmark’s foreign intelligence unit to spy on senior officials of neighbouring countries, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, according to Danish state broadcaster DR. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/us-security-agency-spied-on-merkel.html

Greece rejects Turkish minister's comments on Muslim minority

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece reacted angrily on Sunday to a statement by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu that described members of a Muslim minority in northern Greece as Turkish and that said they were not accorded full civic rights. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/greece-rejects-turkish-ministers.html

EU gives TikTok a month to respond to consumer complaints

The European Commission said on May 28 it has given the Chinese-owned video app TikTok one month to answer complaints from a European consumer group over its commercial practices. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/eu-gives-tiktok-month-to-respond-to.html

Malaysians save with solar

The pandemic is prompting more people who have had to work from home to turn to solar power to lower cost and their carbon footprint. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/malaysians-save-with-solar.html

We cool? Yeah, we cool

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Dog picks a tomato from the garden and eats it

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A father's humorous reaction as he proudly watches his son perform

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My boys Taco and Chip, listening in on my call. They get like this whenever I'm on the phone!

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This is how I found my dog

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No one believes that my cat can talk [OC]

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That precious smile at the end

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If I fits, I sits!

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This woman is on a whole new level

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Catching rays not mice

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Melaka folks urged to not wait and to get themselves jabbed

MELAKA: All 3,934 locals who failed to turn up for their vaccine jabs should do so the soonest as Covid-19 cases are rapidly increasing, says Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/melaka-folks-urged-to-not-wait-and-to.html

Selangor MB to meet CITF over vaccination claims

PETALING JAYA: Selangor Mentri Besar Amiruddin Shari will meet the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) chief over the controversy involving the AstraZeneca online appointments. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/selangor-mb-to-meet-citf-over.html

Adham: More than a million vaccinated thus far

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of individuals who have completed two Covid-19 vaccine doses in the country has surpassed the one-million mark, with 1,014,342 people vaccinated, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/adham-more-than-million-vaccinated-thus.html

Panic buying still a common sight

PETALING JAYA: Long lines of shoppers at supermarkets have become a common sight whenever new movement restrictions are announced. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/panic-buying-still-common-sight.html

Adeeba co-chairing renowned international HIV conference

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia hits international headlines for Covid-19 cases, Malaysia’s prominent infectious diseases expert Datuk Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman (pic) continues to bring good news as she has been picked to co-chair an international HIV conference. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/adeeba-co-chairing-renowned.html

Myanmar COVID-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup

(Reuters) - Breathless, fevered and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the new coronavirus patients at a hospital near Myanmar’s border with India highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February’s coup. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/myanmar-covid-19-outbreak-hits-health.html

'My soul has left me': family grieves after El Salvador mass grave discovered

SANTA ANA, El Salvador (Reuters) - In his wrinkled hands, Jose de la Cruz held a tangled gold-colored necklace adorned with hearts and a pendant spelling out the word “love.” Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/my-soul-has-left-me-family-grieves.html

How staring at screens can affect your vision

Experiencing blurry vision after spending hours looking at the computer screen? Time to start blinking. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-staring-at-screens-can-affect-your.html

Cybercriminals are using Telegram to share illegally obtained private data

Cybercriminals have a new alternative to the dark web — Telegram. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/cybercriminals-are-using-telegram-to.html

My pup retired from being a blood donor today and got some goodies from the clinic. He saved 8 dog lives and is my little hero!

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The cat was upset she couldn't reach a big bug, I live to serve my feline mistress

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Kiwi logic

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Apex predator

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My parents 10 year old dogs first time meeting her new little sister!

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All quiet on the Sarawak front

KUCHING: The city centre here was quiet and empty on the first day of Sarawak’s state-imposed movement control order. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/all-quiet-on-sarawak-front.html

Nationwide sanitisation exercise under way

KUALA LUMPUR: A large-scale disinfection exercise is underway at 284 locations nationwide following a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases over the past few days, says Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/nationwide-sanitisation-exercise-under.html

COVID-19 deaths in Brazil surpass 460,000

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil registered 2,012 new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, and the total number of deaths in the country reached 461,057, according to the Health Ministry. The country has the second largest number of COVID deaths in the world. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/covid-19-deaths-in-brazil-surpass-460000.html

German government agrees on reform for care homes

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s government has agreed on a health care reform that includes a billion euro annual tax subsidy to increase the pay for nursing staff and reduce the contributions of care home residents, according to a draft bill seen by Reuters. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/german-government-agrees-on-reform-for.html

Did someone said the eternal blade if the damned

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IT Security

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A huge Caterpillar found on my bed

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When you just hanging out and being weird together

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Unexpected Donké

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Sabah will follow national lockdown, says Masidi

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will follow the two-week national lockdown from June 1 to 14 as announced by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/sabah-will-follow-national-lockdown.html

Miti denies issuing list of sectors allowed to operate during nationwide lockdown, says viral list is fake

PETALING JAYA: The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) denies that it has issued a list of sectors allowed to operate during the coming nationwide lockdown from June 1 to 14. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/miti-denies-issuing-list-of-sectors.html

'Better late than never!': Malaysians look forward to lockdown but some want more details

PETALING JAYA: Many Malaysians on social media welcome the government’s announcement on Friday (May 28) of a nationwide full lockdown, similar to the first movement control order in March of last year. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/better-late-than-never-malaysians-look.html

CITF says block bookings among reasons for AstraZeneca appointment confusion

PUTRAJAYA: Preliminary investigations into complaints over AstraZeneca vaccine appointment slots show that a large number came from the same IP addresses, including the Selangor government’s Selangkah effort. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/citf-says-block-bookings-among-reasons.html

Sabah tightens public movement ahead of Pesta Kaamatan

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is clamping down on public movement ahead of Pesta Kaamatan due to the growing number of Covid-19 cases in the state. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/sabah-tightens-public-movement-ahead-of.html

Covid-19: Nationwide full lockdown from June 1 to 14

PETALING JAYA: A nationwide full lockdown will take place from June 1 to 14 and all sectors will not be allowed to operate during this period except the essential economic and service sectors. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/covid-19-nationwide-full-lockdown-from.html

Labour Dept: 45 employers prosecuted so far for violating workers' housing rules

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 45 employers have so far been prosecuted in court and fined a total of RM332,000 for violating the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act 446), says the Labour Department. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/labour-dept-45-employers-prosecuted-so.html

Three surau in Jempol ordered to close for breaching SOP

JEMPOL: Three surau here have been ordered to close for a week for breaching Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP). Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/three-surau-in-jempol-ordered-to-close.html

More than 70 dead after boat sinks in Nigeria

BAUCHI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian authorities have recovered the bodies of more than 70 people after an overloaded boat capsized in the northwestern state of Kebbi on Wednesday, a state spokesman said. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/more-than-70-dead-after-boat-sinks-in.html

Lebanon’s Hezbollah congratulates Syria's Assad on election victory - statement

(Corrects majority in para 3 to 95.1%, not 91.1%) Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/lebanons-hezbollah-congratulates-syrias.html

Huge swathes of farm land swamped in eastern India after cyclone

KOLKATA, India (Reuters) - More than 96,000 hectares (237,221 acres) of agricultural land has been inundated in parts of an eastern Indian state hit by a powerful storm this week, officials said on Friday, a year after the coastal region was ravaged by a super cyclone. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/huge-swathes-of-farm-land-swamped-in.html

Colombia marks month of protests as talks with government stall

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters marched in cities across Colombia on Friday to mark a month of widespread demonstrations, while talks have stalled between the government and the national strike committee. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/colombia-marks-month-of-protests-as.html

The way she climbs up to him

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This Far Side cartoon on my calendar felt very relevant.

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Manager's last day at work. Another manager doesn't want them to leave.

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Love you mommy!

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Cutest lil thing

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yep, can't sleep without a win

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10 year olds letter to herself, for a time capsule to be opened at high school graduation.

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Human! Gimme more belly rubs!

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Not all heroes are human ❤️️😲

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I'd like to apply for librarian

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This rare blue eyed box turtle has such a contagious smile

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Police reports of crime related to cryptocurrency investments on the rise in S’pore

Police reports of crime related to cryptocurrency investments have soared since 2018. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/police-reports-of-crime-related-to.html

Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targetting government agencies, NGOs

(Reuters) - The group behind the SolarWinds cyber attack identified late last year is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft Corp said late on Thursday. Read full story source https://thetheoritical.blogspot.com/2021/05/microsoft-says-group-behind-solarwinds.html

True story

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This be my best friend mousey. I carry him everywhere, especially to show him off to mama and to snuggle with him in bed!

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When they trust you

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We just adopted Bobo. He came with a free doggie door.

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Random stray walked up and nose booped my son welcoming him to the neighborhood.

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A man in India protesting for better roads..

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Watching 101 Dalmatians

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Cat: "What kind of sorcery is that??"

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Imagine coming home to this

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Crisis averted

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Zelda, the good girl, does an awoo to help the emergency vehicles.

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Even big fearful cats like to have their ear massage.

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