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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. 2 No. 02:10 February 10th, 2025
Everybody’s Talking
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Bank Heist: Police in Germany are at a loss as to the identity of some very smart criminals. It seems that a group of knowledgeable and professional robbers managed to gain access to a safety deposit room in a Berlin bank by digging a tunnel, which began in a nearby parking garage. The tunnel was well-constructed and had supports to ensure safety, and police think it would have taken many weeks to secretly complete. Once the thieves finished their work, they set a fire to cover up any clues of the robbery. It was the smoke from the fire that alerted a security guard to the situation.
Bad Landlord: All Laura Evelyn wanted was a place to live. What she got was a long list of ridiculous house rules. Evelyn was looking for shared accommodation in north London, England, and she went to view a flat that was advertised. Everything looked good, until the landlord, who also lived in the flat, produced his list of expectations. While no loud music or parties seemed like normal rules, most of the rest of the demands were a little less than acceptable, such as giving a two-week notice to get permission to have an overnight guest and forbidding pork in the fridge or house. Needless to say, Evelyn said “No” and decided to continue her search.
Police Car Adventure: A would-be car thief probably should have chosen a different vehicle to steal. Vanessa Brooks of St. Petersburg, Florida (US) stole a police cruiser that had been called to her home to investigate a domestic dispute. Brooks waited until the officers were busy interviewing people in the apartment, then she slipped outside and stopped a passing motorist. After grabbing the driver’s cell phone, she ran away, with the driver in hot pursuit. At that point, Brooks jumped into the waiting police car and took off. She was eventually caught in a nearby city and arrested.
Oil Alert: Most people know that fried food isn’t the greatest choice for their diets because it can contribute to high blood pressure and high cholesterol, leading to heart disease. However, a study done by researchers at the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain revealed that the type of oil used for frying makes a difference. They surveyed 40,757 Spanish adults over an 11-year period about diet and food preparation. They could not link the participants’ diets to a higher risk of heart disease. They attribute this to the fact that unsaturated olive oil or sunflower oil were commonly used in cooking, as opposed to alternatives such as palm oil, lard or butter, which are saturated fats.
Quotable Quotes
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“Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
“We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face… we must do that which we think we cannot.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
Trivia
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- What colour is the Hope Diamond?
- How many states comprise the area of New England in the U.S.?
- In Grimm’s fairy tale of Snow White, how many dwarfs are there?
- Which car manufacturer created the Prius?
- What is star anise?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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February 2025
Red Deer
Self-Improvement Course: BOSS – Building our Stronger Selves
Date & Time: January 28 through March 20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: EPSS (2830 Bremner Avenue)
Details: Free for anyone over 18. Covers topics such as Knowing Yourself, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution. Call 403.343.6249 for more information.
Gowns4Grads Free Formal Wear Event
Date & Time: Monday to Thursday, February 17-20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Elks Hall, 6315 Horn Street
Details: Free dresses and suits for all graduates. Please bring a non-perishable food item. For more information, email [email protected].
Trenville Royal Purple Elks #248 – Gowns4Grads Event
Date & Time: February 17-20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Elks Hall (6315 Horn Street).
Free formal wear for grads! Dresses and suits will be available at no cost to all graduates. Please bring a food item. For more information, email [email protected].
Lacombe/Blackfalds
Drop-in Valentine Card Making
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Mary C. Moore Public Library, Kinsmen Program Room
Details: Free event for adults, teens, and families. All supplies provided. Visit the library website for full details.
NOWCO Studio Time
Date & Time: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: NOWCO Fireside Room, Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
Details: Drop-in studio time for adults to work on personal projects. Bring your supplies and create in the company of others. Free to attend. Supplies not included. Registration is not required. Visit Lacombe Performing Arts Centre for more details.
Encore Art Sale: A Celebration of the Arts
Date & Time: Friday, April 11, 1 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre.
Explore stunning handcrafted fiber art, wood carvings, paintings, ceramics, photography, and more. This event celebrates the remarkable talent of local and regional artists.
Sylvan Lake
Mystery Book Club – Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Date & Time: Monday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Discuss The Madness of Crowds by Louise Penny with fellow mystery enthusiasts. New members welcome! Refreshments provided. Request or pick up a copy at the library. Visit the library website for details.
Ice Dragon Boat Festival
Date & Time: Saturday, February 15 (Practice) & Sunday, February 16 (Races)
Location: Sylvan Lake
Details: Gather your rowdiest teammates for this winter rowing event on ice! Compete in the second annual Sylvan Lake Ice Dragon Boat Festival and race for the 2025 Championship title. Visit the Town website for full details.
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Pisces winners with the luckiest number being 3.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
If your self-confidence and physical energy seem very high, this might be a good time to undertake any competitive challenge that confronts you.
Lucky Numbers: 13, 18, 22, 33, 34, 35.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Be aware of the value of the contributions of others. Your focus should shift away from self-satisfying goals, giving you a much better perspective.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 19, 28, 31, 32, 45.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Communicate your enthusiasm, share your plans, and be receptive to the opinions of others. Be optimistic to discover possibilities overlooked before.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 17, 27, 37, 47.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Try hard to get along with others, but don’t be content with superficial answers. Use patience to focus on better teaching and coaching habits.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 14, 31, 38, 39.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
Express the idealistic ideas that are significant to you. Someone close to you, who thought they understood you, may now see a new side of you.
Lucky Numbers: 10, 11, 12, 21, 29, 37.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
It may be a good time to make plans for a holiday if you feel you need some rest and relaxation. Your main objective should be to enjoy a change of scenery.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 13, 21, 36, 42.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
If you want more control of your life, examine your relationships and consider how important they are to you.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 15, 40, 42, 44.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Is it time to do some personal soul-searching? Seek out solitude to review past experiences. Try to earn high marks on your behaviour report card.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 12, 20, 21, 28, 38.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
Friends may vie for your attention. Contracts, negotiations, and business dealings of all kinds should be given careful consideration. You may make some big strides and, perhaps, some important discoveries along the way. Lucky Numbers: 2, 11, 28, 44, 45, 49.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
It’s possible that contracts and joint efforts might work out to your advantage now. A person in authority may present an opportunity which could be beneficial to you in the future. Lucky Numbers: 2, 28, 33, 38, 43, 44.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Joint efforts could pay off. Enjoy your work and your social life. Join others who share mutual ideals that are close to your heart.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 11, 18, 33, 41, 42.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
Compromise may be the only way to deal with ideas far different from your own. If you both feel you are right, you need to find some common ground.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 19, 21, 33, 37, 44.
Did you Know?
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Island nation: Centuries ago, the Spanish landed on the Caribbean island of Jamaica and made it a colony. In 1655, it was taken over by England (later Great Britain). However, Jamaica became an independent nation in 1962.
Rock on: Actress Kate Winslet wed a man named Ned Rocknroll in December 2012. Rocknroll legally changed his name from Abel Smith in 2008. This is Winslet’s third marriage and Rocknroll’s second.
Ant work: Ants are very important to the environment in which they live. For example, their underground tunnels help to aerate the soil. They also eat other insects that feed on leaves, which helps to keep vegetation healthy.
Master player: Classical guitar lovers are likely familiar with the music of Andrés Segovia. Born in 1893 in Spain, Segovia became a master of this style of guitar playing. He died in 1987.
Ice sheets: One would think that glaciers are only found in the far north or far south, but that is not true. There are also glaciers in mountainous regions near the equator, such as on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
On the Lighter Side
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The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his girth from too much pi.
Two silkworms entered a race, but they ended up in a tie.
In a democracy, it’s your vote that counts. In feudalism, it’s your count that votes.
If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you’d be in Seine.
Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in their craft. Unsurprisingly, it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak and heat it, too.
Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: “You stay here, I’ll go on a head.”
Fred thought he saw his eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.
Trivia answers:
- Blue
- Six
- Seven
- Toyota
- Type of spice
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