It is here, and to the nearby beaches of Spanish Banks, Jericho and Stanley Park, that Vancouverites flock after a day at the office.

BBC: Vancouver: Land of the lotus-eaters

Shortly after it was grounded, United said flyers would "flock back" to the game changing aircraft after the battery problems were fixed.

CNN: Can the 'game-changer' still live up to its name?

Steve Deakins said his flock had been "devastated" by the virus after finding between 35% and 40% were carrying it.

BBC: Schmallenberg: Farmers on 'tenterhooks' during lambing

On Sunday, the National Transportation Safety Board said the plane's cockpit voice recorder captured sounds of loud thumps seconds after the pilot and first officer commented on a nearby flock of birds.

CNN: Investigators find feather, other evidence on downed plane

At a news conference Sunday, NTSB board member Kitty Higgins said the cockpit voice recorder captured sounds of loud "thumps" seconds after the pilot and first officer commented on a nearby flock of birds.

CNN: Recorders recovered from Hudson in 'excellent' condition

It was characteristic that when he greeted his flock for the first time, Pope Francis blessed them, but only after he had asked them to pray with him - and for him.

BBC: Humble Francis brings both change and continuity

This would allow people to flock to alternatives to protect their monetary interests should anything go awry during or after a changeover.

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