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Everybody’s Talking | Quotable Quotes | Trivia | What’s Happening | Your Weekly Horoscope | Did You Know? | On the Lighter Side
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Vol. 1 No. 11:18 November 18, 2024
Everybody’s Talking
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Stolen goods: For a car thief in Englewood, Colorado (US), stealing “Wildman Phil” Rakoci’s SUV netted him more than he bargained for: several reptiles, including a 13-foot python, a rattlesnake, five non-poisonous snakes, a tarantula, and some scorpions. “Wildman Phil” earns his living with a traveling show that educates people about the critters. When he left his vehicle running outside a department store to keep the reptiles warm, he came back to find it stolen. Lucky for him and his passengers, the vehicle and its weird cargo were found unharmed the next day. Rakoci reports that his pets were happy to see him.
Smart bird: Police officers in the Sagamihara district of Yokohama, Japan, were astounded when a budgie started talking and told them its home address. Officials say the bird escaped from its home and flew into a downtown hotel, landing on the shoulder of a guest. The hotel called police, who came and got the bird. The budgie had been quiet, and while police were trying to figure out what to do with it, the bird started to repeatedly recite its address. Owner Fumie Takahashi had taught the bird this information and was thrilled when the budgie was returned to her.
Obstacle course: There is an annual crazy competition in Germany called the Fisherman’s Friend Strongman Run. The course is 11.16 miles and is located near the town of Weeze on a former British Royal Air Force Base. Obstacles on the course are numerous and include mud baths, hay bales, and storage bunkers. Competitors are mostly men, but women do sign up, and they can range in age from 18 to 70+. Nearly 9,000 people try their hardest to come out the winner. However, it’s not all serious business. Some runners will dress up in crazy costumes, injecting some light-hearted fun into the tough race.
Dancing convicts: Prison inmates in a high-security jail in Cebu in the Philippines like to dance away their sentences. A huge group of them learned the special steps to Michael Jackson’s hit, Thriller, in the courtyard of the prison. The idea was the brainchild of Byron F. Garcia, who thought it would not only be fun but good exercise, as well. He posted a video on YouTube of 1,500 red-clad inmates dancing in unison, and it went viral. Since then, the inmates have added other songs to their repertoire, including a more recent performance of the horse-riding dance that a rapper named Psy presented to the world. Psy is a South Korean musician.
Quotable Quotes
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“Be not afraid of greatness…”
– Shakespeare
“Every right implies a responsibility…”
– John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Trivia
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- On which island is the city of Tokyo, Japan located?
- Who designed the Learjet?
- What is the traditional birthstone for the month of November?
- How many sides are there to a tridecagon?
- What movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1994?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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November 2024
Red Deer
Red Deer Christmas Wish Breakfast
Date & Time: November 24, 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Harvest Centre, Westerner Park
Details: Bring a new, unwrapped toy (no stuffed animals). Enjoy a pancake buffet breakfast. Benefactors: Red Deer Salvation Army, Christmas Bureau, Gifted Community Foundation, and Food Bank.
For More Information: Call 403.872.1405 or email lynn_iviney@yahoo.com.
Volunteer with Canadian Blood Services
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Red Deer Donor Centre
Details: Become a donor centre volunteer. Long-term commitment required.
For More Information: Apply online at blood.ca/volunteering or email olga.elizarova@blood.ca.
Hearts of Harmony Chorus Rehearsals
Date & Time: Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Contact for rehearsal location
Details: A cappella chorus seeking new members. Open to those interested in singing or booking a performance.
For More Information: Contact Donna at 403.352.7304 to join, or Sheila at 403.358.6428 for event bookings.
Lacombe
Holiday Celebrations at Lacombe Memorial Centre
Date & Time: Bookings now open for the holiday season.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Details: Perfect venue for Christmas parties.
For More Information: Visit www.lacombe.ca/lmc or call 403.782.6668 ext. 1.
Mary C. Moore Public Library Christmas Card Making Workshops
Date & Time: November 23 or November 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Kinsmen Library Program Room
Details: Create beautiful Christmas cards using stamping and paper-crafting techniques. Fee: $20 for 10 cards (supplies included). Pre-registration is required.
For More Information: Register in person at the library, by phone at 403.782.3433, or email miranda.cl@prl.ab.ca.
Lacombe Performing Arts Centre – Gingerbread House Contest
Date & Time: Registration deadline November 28
Location: Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (Under $100 Art Market at Light Up Lacombe)
Details: Open to the public and businesses. Register your creation by email, and your gingerbread house will be displayed for visitors to vote for People’s Choice or bid on a chance to take a house home.
For More Information: Email admin@lacombepac.com
Senior Drop-in Bowling
Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.
Location: Ambassador Bowling Centre, 5020 – 50 Street, Lacombe
Details: Seniors (50+) are invited to stop by for fun. $10 fee includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, coffee/tea, and snacks.
For More Information: Call 403.309.6387
City Facilities Grant Support
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: City of Lacombe
Details: Are you a community/volunteer organization or business with limited budget capacity looking to utilize City facilities? Grant support is available to assist your group or business.
For More Information: Call 403.782.1251 or visit www.lacombe.ca/grants.
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Family Art Attack
Date & Time: November 23, 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Create Book Wreaths with your family. Supplies and guidance provided. Free event; registration required.
For More Information: Call 403.887.2130 or register online.
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library – Knit-Wits
Date & Time: Thursdays, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. (Next session November 7)
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Connect with others while working on new or existing projects! Open to knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidery. Supplies are available or bring your own. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Little Free Pantry are welcome.
For More Information: Contact Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Innisfail
Innisfail Seniors’ Drop-In Centre 50th Anniversary Celebration
Date & Time: November 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 4959-53 St., Innisfail
Details: Free brunch, door prizes, and a showcase of changes over 50 years.
For More Information: Call 403.498.8887 or email sandyanddoug@hotmail.com.
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Gemini winners with the luckiest number being 12.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
You may be tempted to spend lavishly on special things to make your life more comfortable. Investing in art and jewelry that could increase in value will be appreciated and enjoyed. Lucky Numbers: 1, 9, 14, 17, 29, 48.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Your cooperation in family and work matters will be appreciated. A love relationship might help you to understand yourself better. Barriers to romantic bliss can often be removed through compromises.
Lucky Numbers: 12, 15, 24, 37, 38, 40.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
A joyous occasion could have a big influence on your schedule. Give yourself more time to plan. You might begin to develop strong feelings for someone who needs your guidance and support.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 25, 34, 45, 47.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
You may find that you are very sharp and focused in your thinking. Develop some solid ideas and express them concisely. There may be many details to attend to, but time should be on your side.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 13, 24, 25, 27, 28.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
You may find that you are able to establish more effective alliances with people who can help your career prosper. Discover new ways for your personal ambitions to be completed successfully.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 8, 18, 34, 40, 43.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
Even though you may find that you enjoy newer methods of keeping detailed records, recent changes may be a real challenge for you. However, you must recognize that you cannot continue to work at the same hectic pace.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 11, 20, 25, 44.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
You may have to be stern, but loving at the same time in order to keep things in balance. Find ways to set limits with others without ruining your relationship with them.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 9, 13, 14, 18.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
A slip of the tongue could accidentally make you vulnerable to the ridicule of others. It is very important that your impulsiveness does not overcome your ability to plan cautiously.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 13, 38, 42, 46.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You may be afforded a unique insight to find new ways to deal with life’s everyday obstacles. Problems that are identified now could encourage you to move forward with a better perspective.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 11, 12, 18, 23, 41.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Patience and understanding should help you to unravel a mystery. Be very discreet and try not to divulge everything you know unless you are sure that it is appropriate.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 21, 36, 43, 48.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Take a deep breath and don’t allow others to take advantage of your good nature. You may need to trust your instincts and your creative talents. Be firm with regard to your own objectives.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 18, 27, 32, 33, 39.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
You may find that you need to only rely on yourself and your own personal resources in order to succeed. Numerous delays might cause you to lose time, but you should be able to find better ways to accomplish those tasks.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 13, 24, 26, 44.
Did you Know?
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Old spice: The pepper that we sprinkle on our food comes from the peppercorn plant, which has been cultivated in south Asia for centuries. The peppercorns are harvested, dried and ground.
Eight-armed hunter: Living in coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean, such as on the coastlines of Australia and Japan, is the blue-ringed octopus. Although small, its deadly saliva instantly paralyzes its prey, which includes crabs and shrimp.
Prolific writer: English author Agatha Christie may be famous for her many crime novels, but she also wrote stage plays. Examples of these works include The Mousetrap in 1952 and Witness for the Prosecution in 1953.
Fenced out: Australia has a fence that is 5,600 kilometres (3,488 miles) long. Known as the Dingo Fence or the Dog Fence, it was originally built in the late 1800s to keep dingoes and other predators from preying on sheep.
Collective names: Groups of different animals and insects go by different names. Ants can be known as an army or a colony. Then there is a troop of baboons and a pack of coyotes. If a bunch of flamingoes are hanging around together, they are called a stand.
On the Lighter Side
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Sign over the taps in a bar: One pitcher’s worth a thousand words.
A witch accidentally transformed her husband into an armchair. He was rushed to the hospital and when she called to check on his condition, the nurse told her that he was “comfortable.”
Run a mile from the slow to smile.
Mother: “Are you taking your sister’s candy?”
Daughter: “No, Mommy, I’m helping her share.”
If you feel that life is not presenting you with enough challenges, try mending a broken umbrella.
Character is much easier kept than recovered.
Trivia answers:
- Honshu
- William Lear
- Topaz
- Thirteen
- Forrest Gump
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