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518<h2 id="why-being-online-matters--2"><strong>Why Being Online Matters</strong></h2>
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520<li><strong>Staying Connected</strong>: The internet allows you to stay in touch with loved ones, no matter where they are. Through emails, social media, and video calls, you can share moments and maintain relationships effortlessly.</li>
521<li><strong>Access to Information</strong>: The internet contains a wealth of information. From news and weather updates to health advice and educational resources, you can find answers to almost any question at your fingertips.</li>
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808Argyll and Bute Council<br>
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1127  var enableFragment = "#reciteEnable";
1128  var loaded = [],
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1130  window.location.hash === enableFragment && (frag = !0);
1131  function loadScript(c, b) {
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1134    a.readyState
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1154  function loadService(c) {
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1156    loaded.push(b);
1157    loadScript(serviceUrl + serviceKey, function () {
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1159      "function" == typeof c && c();
1160      Recite.load(options);
1161      Recite.Event.subscribe("Recite:load", function () {
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1166  "true" == _rc("Recite.Persist") && loadService();
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1174  // Please add code below in ReciteMe PreLoaded code section: :
1175  function loadAndTranslate(lang) {
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1245//   button.setAttribute('aria-label', 'Recite Me accessibility and language support');
1246//   button.setAttribute('aria-controls', 'reciteme-toolbar');   // if you have a toolbar container
1247//   button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');               // update when opened
1248//   button.title = 'Launch Recite Me';
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1250//   // Use the image inside the button (the image keeps its alt for AT)
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1253//   img.alt = 'Recite Me accessibility and language support';
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1261//   button.addEventListener('click', function () {
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1263//     // If the toolbar appears, reflect state:
1264//     button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'true');
1265//     return false;
1266//   });
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