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Everybody’s Talking Big tip: Servers in restaurants are always grateful to receive generous tips. One waitress in Clearwater Beach in Florida USA was happily overwhelmed by an enormous tip left by a customer who was, evidently, quite wealthy. However, the giver of the $5,000 tip on a small restaurant bill turned out to be a vindictive thief who was out for revenge against her boyfriend. Serina Wolfe, the customer, had gotten into an argument with her beau and decided to get back at him by using his credit card to give the big tip. Wolfe was arrested for theft. Long slide: When complete, a water slide in Escape Theme Park in Penang, Malaysia, might be the longest in the world. It will be a whopper of a slide, taking adventurers on a four-minute, 1,140m ride down a hillside through the jungle. At the bottom, sliders will be dumped into a big swimming pool. Builders of the slide are concerned about the environment, so they decided to use the natural hill rather than build a tower. They are working around the trees to avoid cutting them down and are manually transporting materials instead of using heavy machinery. Jail birds: Twin brothers in Turkey did something unexplainable. One of the bothers agreed to secretly switch places with the other brother, a convict in the E Tipi Kapasi Prison in Mersin. They managed to make the switch during a visit. Later, prison guards realised that something wasn't quite right with their charge. Upon investigation, police found the real inmate in his brother's home. Now, both brothers are in jail, and authorities are at a loss to explain why the free brother would agree to take the criminal brother's place in jail. Loyal friend: A golden retriever in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is extremely loyal to her owner. The dog, named Sheila, has been waiting patiently for more than a year at a police station where her owner was arrested. The police think she managed to follow the police car in which her owner was transported after his crime. The officers at the station are taking good care of the loyal canine, feeding her and taking her to the vet when necessary. They have even allowed her to spend a bit of time with her owner in his cell. Everyone expects that, when the man is released, Sheila will go home with him to be by his side.
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Your Weekly Horoscope ARIES
(March 21 - April 20)
Relationships and marital harmony may be truly important for you right now. Your partner might seem more considerate and supportive. Lucky Numbers: 11, 12, 15, 17, 21, 25.
TAURUS (April 21- May 21)
LIBRA
This may be a good time to study, learn, and pass along data and ideas. Your thinking may be very clear, so try not to let anything overwhelm your true efforts. Lucky Numbers: 7, 11, 16, 22, 27, 39.
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LEO (July 24 - Aug 23) Your experience can teach others how to become more self-reliant and independent. Try to help them discover the proper tools to succeed in the outside world. Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 9, 25, 36, 40.
VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sept 23) Yo u m a y b e f e e l i n g affectionate, and sharing the company of your partner might be important to you. Harmonising, sharing, and love may be the themes. Lucky Numbers: 5, 8, 18, 27, 31, 40.
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SCORPIO (Oct 24- Nov 22)
You may have a deep desire to intensify the intimacy in your relationship. This may be the time to clear away any clutter that would impede your deeper union. Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 30. You may have to adjust your dietary habits or adapt to some new conditions in your professional life. Managing your health and career needs might require some assistance. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, 12, 17, 24, 34.
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You may feel attractive, relaxed, and quite socially gracious. Others might respond very favourably to you and let you know they appreciate who you are. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 12, 30, 34, 36.
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Harmony may flow. You might feel that you are in sync with the people in your immediate surroundings. There could be a sense of easiness and positive flow around you. Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, 22, 30, 39, 45.
You may need to make some changes that allow you to spend more time doing what you really enjoy. Your natural instincts might make worldly ambitions attractive. Lucky Numbers: 7, 18, 19, 25, 28, 35. .
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CAPRICORN (Dec 22- Jan 20) Intellectual or creative activities shared within the family may be rewarding and stimulating for you. Some career concerns might take a backseat to domestic matters. Lucky Numbers: 5, 9, 14, 19, 25, 39.
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You may enjoy emotional satisfaction and harmony in your homelife. Relationships might run smoothly. You may have a solid emotional base in your life. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 8, 12, 35, 36.
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Japanese fame: Maynard Plant is a member of a band called Money Majik, which is famous in Japan. Plant was raised in Canada. Blaise, his brother, is also a band member, along with two Japanese musicians.
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Giant egg: The town of Vegreville in Alberta (Canada), has a unique sculpture of a giant Pysanka, a Ukrainian-style Easter egg. It was erected in 1975 in honour of the Ukrainian settlements in the area. Garden beauty: The Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews, New Brunswick (Canada), is home to over 50,000 perennial plants, as well the wollemi pine, one of the oldest trees in the world. Made a mark: Tim Bergling (1989-2017) was a Swedish musician and DJ from Stockholm known by his stage name, Avicii. He was known for mixing electronic music with other types of musical genres.
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On the Lighter Side My email password has been hacked. That's the third time I've had to rename the cat. What's the best thing about Switzerland? I don't know, but the flag is a big plus. How many sheep does it take to make one sweater? Depends how well they can knit.
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