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Everybody’s Talking Going home: Dogs are loyal creatures, and Maru the bullmastiff is no exception. Born in a kennel in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, she moved to Krasnoyarsk, 800km to the east, when she was purchased by a woman. Unfortunately, the woman had allergies, and she called the kennel's owner, Alla Morozova, who arranged accompaniment for Maru to come back to the kennel by train. But Maru had other ideas. She jumped from the train when it was 200km from her owner's home and tried to walk back. Maru was found in an industrial section of Krasnoyarsk, close to the house where she had lived. Sea of rock: When sailing a catamaran in the open ocean, sailors expect to see nothing but vast stretches of water. So a couple from Australia, Michael Hoult and Larissa Brill, were surprised to find themselves in a sea of rock during their trip to Fiji. The rock was pumice which most likely had floated up to the surface after an underwater volcano erupted. When they discovered it, the expanse of rock was a few inches thick and covered the ocean as far as they could see. Their catamaran slowed down considerably while navigating through this “island” of porous rock. Slow but scary: A roller coaster in Japan is not very fast moving but it gives its riders quite a thrill. It's called the SkyCycle and it is located in the Washuzan Highland amusement park in the city of Okayama. It's different from most roller coasters in that riders sit on a twin bicycle-like apparatus and must pedal to move along the track which has no guardrails. The track doesn't have huge drops but it is 180m above the ground, overlooking islands and cityscapes. The ride only takes about three minutes but seems much longer because it's so scary.
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Cow therapy: When you think about cuddling with an animal, usually a dog or a cat comes to mind. Now there is a place where people can go cuddle with a cow. That place is on a farm in the state of New York USA. Called Mountain House Farm, it is owned by Suzanne Vullers and her husband. For an hourly rate, guests can hug and cuddle with one of the farm's two therapy cows, Bonnie and Bella. Vullers, who is from the Netherlands, also provides horses for cuddling but she was aware of cow cuddling in Europe. She decided to extend the practice to the farm's bovines which are gentle and peaceful.
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MANUREWA RSA NOTICE We SOLD the property (land & buildings) in May 2018. The Manurewa RSA is still a full member of Clubs NZ and RNZRSA. We have used the proceeds of the sale to secure the future of WELFARE for the members and service/ex-service personnel and their whanau. We are an 'RSA without Borders'. We will continue to assist all those who approach us for remembrance and comradeship (welfare). We WILL NOT be going back into the Bar/Restaurant or Gambling business. Our focus is on support services as per the RNZRSA motto 'People helping People'. We have started a Drop In centre for members in the Freyberg Lounge. The door will be open and there will be members here. Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays 10 am to 3 pm for tea, coffee and a chat. Membership is open to anyone who wishes to belong to an RSA and its values. The subscription costs are low to reflect that we do not have the other revenue streams. The cost is just to cover the capitation we pay to other entities and also a little administration (cards/compliance etc). We welcome applications for membership but if you choose not to belong to us that does not stop our commitment to helping veterans with their entitlements. We have support service advisors on hand to assist with any queries about Veterans Affairs, ACC or entitlements attributable to service. Read our January Newsletter which is published on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Manurewa-RSA-1469137590053064 Due to the recent Manurewa RSA rule changes, we are however asking all existing members to refill in a membership form so that we might maintain the accuracy of our contact database. Looking forward to meeting all our existing and potentially new members.
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Trivia 1. The official flag of France has three vertical stripes. What colours are they? 2. How many countries comprise Scandinavia? 3. Which insect is known for its “waggle dance”? 4. Dermatitis and eczema affect what part of the body? 5. Which actor had the leading male role in the movie Saturday Night Fever? Copyright 2020 - Printed with permission of Coffee News (NZ) Ltd. www.coffeenews.co.nz
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Your Weekly Horoscope ARIES
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This may be an advantageous time for your personal relationship. Your mate might play a significant role providing opportunities to honestly express yourself. Lucky Numbers: 10, 16, 22, 26, 32, 36.
TAURUS (April 21- May 21) Your mind may be capable of very clear thinking right now. If you have much to learn, this might be a good time to study and pass along information and ideas. Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 12, 21, 29, 33.
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This may be a happy and cooperative time for family or career matters. You might develop strong feelings of concern for anyone or anything needing support or direction. Lucky Numbers: 8, 11, 19, 25, 29, 39.
LEO (July 24 - Aug 23) Your inventive side may have fun exploring some new opportunities that might provide pleasant returns. You may be able to break rules, or go outside old limits. Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 9, 12, 13, 19.
VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sept 23) You may need to keep yourself s u r ro u n d e d b y p o s i t i v e people. Desire for love and affection may be strong so take positive action on feelings or creative impulses. Lucky Numbers: 6, 15, 21, 27, 30, 34.
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CAPRICORN (Dec 22- Jan 20) Discovery and inventiveness may be major themes right now. You might be more adept in understanding information from both internal and external sources. Lucky Numbers: 17, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21- Feb 19) You may need to try to do something different. You might enjoy activities shared with family members. Try taking a break from your usual busy schedule. Lucky Numbers: 3, 8, 9, 13, 19, 27.
PISCES
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Spiritual inspiration may enable you to use your imagination to more creatively communicate your story. Reality can be subjective to those who are present. Lucky Numbers: 3, 5, 11, 16, 24, 25.
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SCORPIO (Oct 24- Nov 22) You may feel that you lack clarity about your future and your purpose. Try to let go of the old ideals and permit some new, more appropriate ones to be formed. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 12, 17, 31, 39.
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Big winner: Claude Monet, the famous French painter (18401926), had financial struggles. However, the tables turned when he won the national French lottery in 1890. After that, he was able to afford to continue painting. Feelings: Emoticons use keyboard characters (punctuation marks, letters, and numbers) to make images that convey an emotion. An example is :-). An emoji, however, uses a drawing or cartoon to convey a feeling or idea.
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What is the biggest lie in the entire universe? “I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions.” I finally convinced my mother that it was a good idea for her to learn to text. Her first message to me: “Whereisthespacebar?” My friend and I often laugh about how competitive we are. But I laugh more. What word in the dictionary is always spelled incorrectly? “Incorrectly.”
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