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Two Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Ken Hobbs and Margaret Wilson met through the Blind Veterans UK charity and celebrated their milestone birthdays together.

“The icing on the cake was being able to share the day with my fellow blind veteran Margaret. Who would have thought that we would make it all the way to 100 years old. I can’t see to read or write now. “I’ve had the best day surrounded by my wonderful family and friends and it was so nice to have the chance to speak to Ken and share a moment between our families.” Mr Hobbs said: “It feels fantastic to get to the age of 100. Mrs Wilson was on a trip to the wellbeing centre, where Mr Hobbs lives, and the pair have remained friends ever since, catching up and eating dinner together on all of Mrs Wilson’s subsequent visits.

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Zoom meetings at Iowa statehouse may end amid increasing ... (KCRG)

Lawmakers at the Iowa Statehouse are considering bringing an end to Zoom meetings after an incident last week in which someone joined a meeting displaying a ...

A spokesperson with senate Republicans said Zoom had become a very useful tool, particularly in 2020 amid the pandemic. However, if the interruptions continue, they could put an end to using Zoom in the future. [KCCI](https://www.kcci.com/article/swastika-zoom-call-statehouse/42829898)) - Lawmakers at the Iowa Statehouse are considering bringing an end to Zoom meetings after an incident last week in which someone joined a meeting displaying a swastika.

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Best Zoom Backdrops (Updated 2023) (Screen Rant)

Have the people in your Zoom calls thinking you live in a house with a sprawling, whimsical, green yard with the Allenjoy Office Window Backdrop. The backdrop ...

This backdrop is blue on one side, green on the other and attaches directly to your chair. The Maijoeyy White Bookshelf Backdrop is made out of vinyl and is lightweight and easy to store when not in use. It is easy to assemble and disassemble and can be folded down to 28.3 inches. To install, first open the stand and adjust it to your desired height and tighten the knob. It is very lightweight and easy to transport. This strong and thick 7x5 foot backdrop is the perfect addition to any work from home setup. The print is high-resolution and is designed to have lifelike colors. It is lightweight and easy to store. It is made out of vinyl, pictorial cloth that is bright and durable. This backdrop does not come with a stand, meaning you will have to adhere it to the wall using tape or clips. It has an integrated stabilizer that makes sure the backdrop is pushed forward and sitting straight on the chair. The backdrop has a window that looks out on a large yard with many trees and a beautiful blue sky.

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Brighton Veteran celebrates 100th birthday on Zoom with codebreaker (The Argus)

Two Second World War veterans who discovered they were born on the same day have celebrated their 100th birthdays together.

Who would have thought that we would make it all the way to 100 years old. “The icing on the cake was being able to share the day with my fellow blind veteran Margaret. “I’ve had the best day surrounded by my wonderful family and friends and it was so nice to have the chance to speak to Ken and share a moment between our families.” Margaret said: “I couldn’t believe it when I found out that Ken and I shared the same birthday. Ken said: “It feels fantastic to get to the age of 100. Margaret was on a trip to the wellbeing centre, where Ken lives, and the pair have remained friends ever since, catching up and eating dinner together on all of Margaret subsequent visits.

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