ONLINE EDITION

Welcome to the online edition of the Central Alberta Coffee News!

July 14th, 2025

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Everybody’s Talking

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Shiny cars: In Dubai, Saudi Arabia, fancy cars, such as the Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche, are common. Therefore, owners of these luxurious vehicles search hard to find ways to make their cars really stand out. A company in that city has found a unique way to do just that. The owners of Coin Car polish thousands of out-of-circulation coins and glue them to the exterior of the vehicles. It takes weeks of hard work to complete one car, but results in a very shiny and distinctive product. The labour costs to do this is quite high, but it’s doubtful that the owners of these expensive vehicles would need to worry about that.
Spectacular jump: Russian Valery Rozov is a real daredevil. He had the nerves of steel necessary to jump off the north face of Mount Everest from an altitude of 7,220 metres (over 23,000 ft.). Accompanied by four Sherpas, it took Rozov four days to ascend from the Mount Everest base camp to the jumping spot. Rozov’s two years of preparation paid off. Wearing a specialized wingsuit, he did a free fall for a few seconds, soared for nearly a minute, then opened his parachute, which enabled him to land safely on a glacier. Rozov has participated in many other extreme stunts, including jumping into an active volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East.
Wooden car: A farm worker from Tiszaors, Hungary, took on a little project during the long days of winter. He built a car primarily made out of wood. Istvan Puskas worked for four months to create his unique vehicle and he plans to sell it to a collector. The car has a beer barrel for a fuel tank, while the frame, wheels, axles and gearbox are also wooden. Of course, he had to resort to using other materials for some parts, such as fan belts and tires. The engine came from a Fiat 126 that was made in Poland. Local authorities won’t register the car, but they’ll let Puskas drive around on local village lanes.
Fake cops: Traffic cops in the huge city of Bangalore, India were having a hard time controlling the behaviour of bad drivers because they didn’t have enough officers to patrol the streets. So, they came up with a unique solution; they started using fake police officers made out of cardboard. As they are life-sized photos of officers, the cardboard cut-outs look very realistic, especially from a distance. Drivers slow down as they mistake them for the real thing. So far, only a few have been used on busy corners, but the experiment has been so successful that more of the cut-outs are planned to be put into use in the future.

Quotable Quotes

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“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.”
— John F. Kennedy

“As we advance in life, it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties, the inmost strength of the heart is developed.”
— Vincent van Gogh

Trivia

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Which country’s national flag features a maple leaf?
Where is home to the president of France?
Who said: “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ?
What country makes genuine Panama hats?
What does it mean “to make causey-webs”?

▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼

What’s Happening

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July 2025

Red Deer

Library Under the Stars
Date & Time: Thursday, July 17, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch (4818-49 Street)
Details: Enjoy an immersive planetarium dome experience with the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.
For More Information: Visit the Red Deer Library website to register.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Date & Time: Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Parkland Garden Centre (26554 Hwy 11, Red Deer County)
Details: Hosted by Parkland Garden Centre & Youth HQ. $5/person; free for children under 3.
Proceeds support youth programming.
For More Information: Visit Youth HQ or Parkland Garden Centre websites.

Lacombe, Blackfalds, Bentley, Rimbey

Music in the Park – Don & The Corleones
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Echo Stage, Lacombe Memorial Centre (5214-50 Avenue)
Details: Free outdoor concert—bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy the show.
For More Information: Visit the City of Lacombe website.

Ellis Nature Centre – Site and Garden Tours
Date & Time: Wednesdays in July & August, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Details: Learn about the Centre’s gardens and history. Tours are $8/person with limited space.
For More Information: Email [email protected].

Sylvan Lake, Gasoline Alley, Springbrook, Penhold

Sylvan Lake Summer Camps
Date & Time: Ongoing through July & August
Location: Various locations, Sylvan Lake
Details: Limited spots remain for Town of Sylvan Lake’s summer camps.
For More Information: Register at https://bit.ly/3MXFxKR.

Bring Your Own Book Club
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lakeshore Café (#130, 5003 Lakeshore Drive, Sylvan Lake)
Details: Hosted by Sylvan Lake Municipal Library. Share your favourite reads and discover new ones.
For More Information: Visit the library website.

Your Weekly Horoscope

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Lucky numbers this week:This week’s odds favour Pisces winners with the luckiest number being 9.

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Eyes and Ears

Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Your mental powers may seem very sharp, so it could be a good time to learn some new lessons. Your most productive and creative work will reward you with an inner sense of purpose.
Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 13, 18, 24, 45.

Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

You may be in a romantic mood and be very interested in speaking of love. Don’t allow your desires to attract those who do not have honest motives.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 27, 33, 35, 46.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21)

Physical and mental exercises are necessary. You may need to strike a balance between your emotional needs and the demands of your daily life.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 10, 14, 21, 24, 34.

Cancer (June 22 - July 23)

You may be able to get your point across by being assertive, yet gentle. You will have the capacity to influence others with your ideas.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 13, 16, 32, 44, 49.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)

You may need to be more logical in order to see the bigger picture and to think more strategically. You’re sure to find all the steps required to fulfill your long-term goals. Lucky Numbers: 7, 11, 16, 20, 25, 42.

Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

Live your life in a more open and joyful way. You’ll find greater pleasure pondering about your future or learning about new technologies.
Lucky Numbers: 11, 16, 36, 37, 47, 49.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)

You could be blessed with praise for your work efforts and cooperation among your peers. Take full advantage of opportunities that offer better success in your field.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 17, 23, 34, 42, 49.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

A big expansion of your business or a more lucrative and influential job may be highly likely for you. If so, you could attract new customers and receive increased recognition.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 17, 40, 44, 48.

Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

You may find that you are attracted to foreign art and design that differs greatly from anything you’ve seen before. The exotic and unknown could have much more appeal to you than the familiar.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 10, 27, 28, 29.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

Feel confident, outgoing and optimistic. You may be able to wield considerable influence and could be called upon to assume a position of great leadership.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 15, 19, 21, 31, 45.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

If you are verbally assertive, you may be able to present your plan quite convincingly. Be eager to discuss your thoughts and brainstorm to get things accomplished efficiently.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 9, 13, 26, 48.

Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)

You may find that you want to get out and enjoy your circle of friends. Go dancing or do something a little out of the ordinary that is stimulating and lots of fun.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 13, 21, 28, 31, 46.

Did you Know?

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Flavourful leeks: Leeks are part of the onion family. Like a gigantic green onion in appearance, cooks use the white end of the leek for baking, roasting or sautéing. The green stem is edible, but is usually discarded.
Pea genes: Gregor Johann Mendel was the first to identify dominant and recessive traits in his experiments with peas. Mendel was a monk who was interested in science. He was born in 1822 in what is now the Czech Republic.
Spud supreme: New potatoes are low in starch, so they are a good choice when steaming or boiling up a batch for dinner. Russet potatoes are high in starch and, when fried, they are less likely to absorb the cooking oil.
Fake fibre: People may love to wear clothing made out of cotton, which is a natural fibre, but many clothing items available today are made from synthetic materials. For example, nylon, polyester and spandex are all synthetic fabrics.
Tail history: There is an indication on the human body that in the past, humans had tails. It is thought that the coccyx, the lowest part of the spine, is a remnant of a tail. Today, the coccyx is used to support people when they are sitting.

On the Lighter Side

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What has 12 legs, six eyes, three tails and can’t see? Three blind mice.
A little boy wrote a letter to his grandmother: “Dear Grammy, I’m sorry I forgot your birthday last week. It would serve me right if you forgot mine next Tuesday.”
How do bees dispose of their honey? They cell it.
Hope: A sentiment in the wag of a dog’s tail when he is waiting for a bone.
You never realize what a good memory you have until you try to forget something.
What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment and not once in a thousand years? The letter M.