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11 August 2016 At least two people are dead as a result of an explosion and a fire in a local Silver Springs, Maryland apartment complex. According to Pete Piringer of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, firefighters located two unidentified bodies on the scene.

13 August 2016 Kenny Baker, the actor behind the famous droid R2-D2 in Star Wars, died earlier this morning according to his family at age 81. His family reported his death on August 13th, citing problems with his lungs and his ongoing illness. His niece Abigail Shield also provided a statement on his death.

Today at High Gear Media, we review the 2012 Ford Fusion and BMW 1-Series.

Many enthusiasts think about adding more power or making their truck look better. The last thing on their list is figuring out how to better stop their truck pulling a 10,000-pound trailer. This never comes to mind until you are doing 70 mph down the interstate with a fully loaded trailer pushing you toward dead stopped traffic.

Bihu is a festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Assam, which marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. The festival is celebrated three times a year: Rongali or Bohag Bihu in mid-April, Kongali or Kati Bihu in mid-October, and Bhogali or Magh Bihu in mid-January. Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is the most important of the three Bihu festivals and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. The festival typically lasts for seven days and involves various traditional rituals, cultural programs, and feasting. During Rongali Bihu, people clean and decorate their homes, wear new clothes, and prepare traditional delicacies such as pitha (rice cakes), laru (sweet balls made of rice flour), and fish curry. They also perform traditional folk dances such as the Bihu dance, which is performed by both men and women in groups. The festival of Bihu 2023 is a time of joy and celebration, and people come together to share their happiness and strengthen their bonds. It is a significant cultural event in Assam and is celebrated by people from all walks of life, irrespective of their caste, religion, or creed. Three Types of Bihu There are three types of Bihu festivals celebrated in the Indian state of Assam: Rongali or Bohag Bihu: It is the most popular and significant of the three Bihu festivals and is celebrated in mid-April. Rongali Bihu marks the onset of the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. It is a seven-day festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and involves traditional rituals, cultural programs, and feasting. Kongali or Kati Bihu: It is celebrated in mid-October, which is the time when the fields are empty as the paddy is not yet ripe. This festival is more somber and subdued compared to Rongali Bihu and is focused on prayers and rituals to seek blessings for a good harvest. Bhogali or Magh Bihu: It is celebrated in mid-January, which is the time when the harvest is over, and the granaries are