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Feb 28 - March 6, 2022
Alberni Valley Edition
Muffin madness: A neighbourhood in Bangkok, Thailand, is known for its Siamese-Portuguese culture. In the area called Kudeejeen, residents and visitors can enjoy a special treat that can be found in a small number of local bakeries. This is the khanom farang Kudeejeen, or the Kudeejeen “foreigner cake.” Made from eggs, wheat flour, and sugar, these muffins provide a satisfying crunch on the outside that gives way to a fluffy interior. Little pieces of dried fruit, such as raisins, adorn. The origins of this treat date back 250 years to the time when Portuguese settlers arrived in the area.
Dangerous road: A particular road in France is respected by the locals, who know how and when to safely travel on it. Called Passage du Gois, it connects the town of Beauvoir-sur-Mer on the eastern mainland to Île de Noirmoutier. The road is dangerous to use because it floods twice a day. If travellers are halfway across this approximately 4.5-kilometre (2.8-mile) road when the tidewater flows, they may face the danger of being submerged. Digital signs warn drivers about timing and conditions, and rescue towers are available in case people get caught in the middle.
Floating Forest: Homebush Bay in Sydney, Australia, has seen many retired ships pass through on their way to be disassembled. One, however, was saved from the wrecking ball. Called the SS Ayrfield, it still floats in this harbour today, and it is quite a sight. The rusted hull may not be pretty by itself, but the ship has been abandoned for so long that vegetation grows from it, and it has become known as the Floating Forest. Originally called the Corrimal, it was built in 1911 and was used as a transport ship. Visiting the ship is free, and it has become a popular tourist attraction for locals, visitors, and photographers.
Wandering moose: If you are a moose looking for a new home, why wouldn’t you trot up and down the streets of a town? That’s what a 400-kilogram (900-pound) male moose did in Centreville, Utah (U.S.). The young bull ventured into the town early one morning, just as everyone was waking up and heading out for a jog or to walk a dog. These big male moose can be dangerous creatures if frightened, so someone called the police and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The police and biologists were able to tranquillize the visitor and transport him safely back to the wilderness.
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”- George S. Patten
“We seek the truth and will endure the consequences.”
- Charles Seymour
“We seek the truth and will endure the consequences.”
- Charles Seymour
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Nanaimo Home, Reno & Decor Show: March 4, 5 & 6, Beban Park. Fri., 1-6pm; Sat., 9:30-5:30pm; Sun., 10am-4pm. The ultimate one stop shop. Info: homeshowtime.com Free admission.
Enjoy Cooking? LasagnaLove needs volunteers in Nanaimo to cook & deliver lasagna to families in need across our community. For more information visit: www.lasagnalove.org/volunteer for more details.
Find Your Voice & Learn to Speak with Confidence: Whether you have a presentation to make or if you just find overall communication a challenge, Toastmasters is the answer! Contact: info@d21toastmasters.org
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: We can help you find a career in BC that matches your professional experience & education. Career planning, financial support, networking, mentorship & skills development. For more info & to register, wwen@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911, ext 102.
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1. The fifth planet from the sun is Mars, Saturn, or Jupiter?
2. What is progeria?
3. A hockey rink might use what type of machinery to smooth its ice surface?
4. Officially used by the APCO in radio transmission, what does the code “10-4” mean?
5. What type of sporting equipment would Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn use?
2. What is progeria?
3. A hockey rink might use what type of machinery to smooth its ice surface?
4. Officially used by the APCO in radio transmission, what does the code “10-4” mean?
5. What type of sporting equipment would Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn use?
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At the end of the week, you may experience a reset in your emotional view of life. Perhaps you should use this opportunity to address any issues at home. Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 22, 31, 32, 45.
The astrological environment now offers you the potential to manifest your unique personality. When you can relax and be yourself, there is an opportunity to interact successfully with others. Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 8, 23, 25, 47.
You may be in an energetic period where you are laser-focused on taking action to achieve your goals. However, showing empathy toward yourself and others is important as well. Lucky numbers: 14, 15, 18, 26, 30, 37.
Feeling a conflict between what you want for yourself and a desire to be of service to others? Find a positive outlet to reduce stress and explore your spiritual side. Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 12, 14, 18, 27.
You may feel a lack of emotional and mental balance at the beginning of the week. Arguing with others won’t help. Instead, think through the underlying cause of the issue. Lucky numbers: 9, 11, 17, 24, 45, 47.
If you have been feeling discouraged, there is an opportunity now for a positive emotional recharge. Be careful, though, not to see-saw too far the other way and overreach. Lucky numbers: 7, 17, 32, 33, 35, 39.
Does it seem that you have been engaged in conflict recently? Use the volatility you may be experiencing to bring information to the surface, in order to address old issues. Lucky numbers: 1, 12, 21, 25, 26, 41.
Sudden or unexpected events may point you in the direction of a new purpose for your life. An adjustment in your view might be needed to follow this new path. Lucky numbers: 15, 17, 20, 26, 30, 43.
Are you tempted to buy something extravagant? You may want to think through the deeper meaning of this itch and do something that will have a more positive impact on your life. Lucky numbers: 13, 14, 17, 19, 31, 36.
During the last few weeks, you may have been focused on relationships & exploring uncomfortable emotions. This situation should ease soon, so be careful about making any unconscious choices right now. Lucky numbers: 2, 13, 23, 31, 46, 47.
Mental work may be fairly easy now, with your thoughts focused and disciplined. Just don’t dwell on any setbacks or be overly critical of yourself and others. Lucky numbers: 4, 14, 22, 30, 39, 48.
Every decade or so, each of us is given an opportunity for renewed optimism and confidence to help set a new path. This may be yours, so how do you want to use it? Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 23, 34, 44, 47.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aquarius winners with the luckiest number being 30.
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Beautiful place: In Mozambique, Bazaruto Archipelago is a beautiful national park. Located off the coast, the park consists of five main islands that are home to many types of wildlife. Visitors to the islands often like to dive and snorkel.
Berry tart: Cloudberries are known to people who live in the far northern areas of Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia. These berries are small and golden, and are tart when eaten raw. Some people use them to make jam.
Take a nap: The United States acknowledges the need for people to catch up on their sleep. In March, the first Monday after clocks are moved ahead for daylight saving time has been designated “National Napping Day.”
Waffly nice: Bubble waffles originated in Hong Kong. Made of eggs, milk, and flour, they are cooked in a waffle iron that has ball-shaped indentations, rather than the usual, square-shaped ones.
Started small: Well-known American actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred in such blockbusters as Titanic and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, started his career with small roles in old television series, such as Growing Pains and Roseanne.
Why didn’t the two 4s go to the cafeteria for lunch? They already 8!
Patient: “Doctor, I can’t stop thinking I’m a goat.”
Doctor: “How long have you had this problem?”
Patient: “Ever since I was a kid.”
What kind of dog does a Yeti have? A chilly dog.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Anya. Anya who? Anya mark, get set, go!
Why was the computer tired when it got home? It had a hard drive.
Patient: “Doctor, I can’t stop thinking I’m a goat.”
Doctor: “How long have you had this problem?”
Patient: “Ever since I was a kid.”
What kind of dog does a Yeti have? A chilly dog.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Anya. Anya who? Anya mark, get set, go!
Why was the computer tired when it got home? It had a hard drive.
Trivia Answers: 1. Jupiter 2. Premature old age 3. Zamboni 4. Message received 5. Alpine skis
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Feb 21 - 27, 2022
Alberni Valley Edition
Guava king: An Indian man is being honoured for his contribution to the environment after years of working hard to develop an orchard on barren land. Satyendra Guatam Manjhi lives in Imaliyachak, a small village in the Indian state of Bihar. Accomplishing this was difficult. He began by hauling water to the land to nourish the plants, but wild animals kept destroying them. So he planted a ring of thorny bushes around the area to deter the animals. This tactic worked, and 15 years later he has an orchard of about 10,000 guava trees, as a result of his labour. Now, along with enriching the environment, he is able to make a living by selling the fruit.
Big winner: When Chad Breyer of Tavistock, Ontario (Canada), buys a lottery ticket, his habit is to stick it in his vehicle’s cup holder. Why not? The chances are rare that he would win any big lottery prize. However, one of his recent lottery ticket purchases was a winner. The ticket sat, as usual, in the cupholder for days before Chad’s wife, Christa, asked to take a look at it. If they’d known that the ticket was worth $50 million (CDN) in prize winnings, the couple most certainly would have put it in a safe place immediately and not left it in their unlocked vehicle! But all’s well that ends well. The pair plans to buy a new home for their young family.
Colourful Dane: Great Danes usually aren’t multi-coloured, but one named Echo loves to show off his many metallic hues that include green, blue, pink, and purple. Of course, Echo is not brilliantly adorned in his natural state. His master, Sierra Schoon of Grand Junction, Colorado (U.S.), dyes him. She uses pet-safe, vegetable-based dye, and she has been doing it since Echo was a pup. The dog, a psychiatric service animal, loves the attention, and sits quietly and happily as the job gets done. When he’s out in the world, Echo also attracts the attention of many passersby. Schoon believes this has helped her pet become less shy.
Moldy bun? Who would eat a bun that looks moldy? Probably not very many people, unless they know the bun simply looks moldy, but really isn’t, and actually tastes good. That is the case with buns sold by a Chinese company called Nanjing Yican Foods. The buns are called matchsticks, and are a kind of puff pastry filled with cheese that has a green hue. When a bun is squeezed, the cheese oozes out, making the pastry seem even more unappetizing. However, those who have tried the buns give them rave reviews, with hundreds of taste testers saying they are quite a delicacy. So be careful not to judge a book by its cover, or in this case, a bun by its appearance.
“Let there be spaces in your togetherness.” - Kahlil Gibran
“Do not seek evil gains; evil gains are the equivalent of a disaster.” - Hesiod
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Learn & Practice Meditation for Free! The Canadian Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centres offer a FREE 4 week meditation series on ZOOM! Classes include practical techniques in concentration, visualizations, breathing mantras, daily practice tips & more. Four consecutive classes offered on Sunday, 10:30-noon, Feb 27. Please call to register 250-592-6211.
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1. A mackinaw is a type of apple or a wool coat?
2. The choral symphony “Ode to Joy” was written by Bach, Beethoven, or Brahms?
3. According to the proverb, “You can’t shake hands with…” what?
4. As a chronic carrier of disease, Mary Mallon (1869-1938) was given what nickname?
5. If kudos are sent your way, what are you receiving?
2. The choral symphony “Ode to Joy” was written by Bach, Beethoven, or Brahms?
3. According to the proverb, “You can’t shake hands with…” what?
4. As a chronic carrier of disease, Mary Mallon (1869-1938) was given what nickname?
5. If kudos are sent your way, what are you receiving?
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You may receive information this week that can help you resolve an old issue. You may be tempted to make an impulsive change but perhaps should carefully consider and plan. Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 16, 25, 38, 43.
Taurus is known for being skeptical of anything that is not firmly grounded in reality. This week you may be surprised by your experience of something outside of the mundane. Lucky numbers: 6, 18, 22, 23, 42, 48.
This could be a period of confident action toward achieving your goals. You may have to contend with others who question or challenge, in an attempt to stymie your efforts. Lucky numbers: 11, 12, 21, 27, 33, 38.
This week you may feel calm, with your emotions and ego well balanced. There is an opportunity for you to move through any chronic obstacles more easily right now. Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 7, 17, 18, 20.
You are entering a period where you may feel unsettled about who you are or what you want. Consider an adjustment in how you view yourself and your goals. Lucky numbers: 10, 15, 16, 19, 27, 32.
This may be a good time to evaluate and wrap up your previous efforts, whether successful or not. This could free you to plan new endeavours for the next six months. Lucky numbers: 13, 20, 21, 36, 38, 45.
There is a potential to achieve your goals. Your hard work may be rewarded in this endeavour, but you should also seek information from others who can help you. Lucky numbers: 7, 22, 26, 27, 29, 44.
Scorpios are good at reading the unspoken clues of others. The potential exists for these clues to allow you to see how the view of others affects how you view yourself. Lucky numbers: 12, 22, 29, 30, 35, 37.
You may find yourself focusing on your purpose in life and your legacy. Give yourself time to process how you feel about these matters before you make a plan of action. Lucky numbers: 14, 21, 29, 31, 40, 47.
At the end of the week, your feelings may be focused on a relationship, especially with a woman. Perhaps examining these emotions more deeply can help you improve that relationship. Lucky numbers: 1, 13, 14, 25, 40, 42.
If you pay attention now, you might find a balance between conflicting needs to maintain the status quo or to initiate change. This may allow you to make steady progress. Lucky numbers: 5, 15, 17, 23, 27, 29.
Pisces can readily access information from the invisible realm. Right now this information may focus on whether what you think you want is in alignment with your spiritual values. Lucky numbers: 2, 9, 16, 17, 33, 41.
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Storm names: Cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are all the same thing. The difference is where they happen: hurricanes in the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, cyclones in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, and typhoons over the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
Sweet to eat: A fruit that grows on trees in the tropics of the West Indies and South America is called the sweetsop. It has custard-like pulp that can be eaten as is, or made into juice or ice cream.
Early days: As a little girl, Australian actress Nicole Kidman was very shy and self-conscious about her height. She was 5’10” (1.8 metres) tall at age 13. She also stuttered, but slowly trained herself to overcome it.
Unusual snow: Everyone knows to avoid snow that is an odd colour. This includes “watermelon snow,” which has been around for hundreds of years. It is caused by a species of green algae that makes the snow look and smell somewhat fruity.
Vegetarians: Giraffes enjoy eating flowers, fruit, herbs, leaves, and shoots, but they don’t eat very much grass. They have long necks to forage up high, as well as long, agile tongues that they can easily move around to grab the good bits!
What do you call a skunk who carves figures out of wood?
A whittle stinker.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Atlas. Atlas who? Atlas! You’re home!
Why was the inchworm angry? His teacher was trying to convert him to the metric system.
Some famous persons were born on holidays.
Chris: “I’m going to give you a piece of my mind.”
Pat: “Are you sure you can spare it?”
Trivia Answers: 1. Wool coat 2. Beethoven 3. A clenched fist 4. Typhoid Mary 5. Praise
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Hard to eat: Sushi can be a colourful and mouth-watering menu item, but anyone who comes across sushi made by a Japanese man named Hama had better watch out. His sushi is made out of stone! Hama got his training at the Joshibi University of Art and Design in Kanagawa, Japan, and his art has attracted quite a bit of interest. The path he took to making these pieces was accidental. He noticed that a piece of red granite resembled a chunk of tuna. After that, he started searching for stones that he could combine in artful ways to appear like various bites of sushi. He uses fine tools and buffing material to create the pieces.
Swan song: When Recep Mirzan rescued an injured swan in a field back in 1984, the Turkish man had no idea he’d made a lifelong friend. Mirzan did not want to leave the swan to fend for herself, so he took her home, deciding he would tend to the swan’s broken wing. Almost 40 years later, the female bird, which he named Garip, is still living on Mirzan’s farm in the Karaagac region of the country. She has her own coop for her nightly sleep, and during the day she follows her rescuer around as he does his chores. Garip has lived a very long time for a swan, probably because she is living in a protected environment rather than in the wild.
Sleeping beauty? People stream lots of things on the internet these days, such as movies, biographies, games, education sessions, and meetings, to name only a few. But streaming yourself sleeping? Seems a little odd to imagine that anyone would be interested. But Wang Yiming, a former member of a Taiwanese Chinese-Malaysian pop group, did just that, and she got a lot of hits. She often streams herself playing video games and participating in online chats, and she has a following. So her fans may not have found it unusual to tune in and see her sleeping. Perhaps they thought she’d wake up and talk to them. Her prank ended up attracting thousands of viewers and generating $3,000 USD in donations.
Dog’s life: A German countess named Karlotta Leibenstein once had a pet German Shepherd named Gunther III. When the countess passed away in 1991, she left her vast wealth to her beloved pet. Fast forward a few decades, and one of Gunther III’s descendants is now the recipient of the deceased countess’s growing portfolio. The canine Gunther is CEO of the Gunther Corporation, whose (human) staff manage the fortune, which is worth over $1 million (USD) today! Gunther lives in a mansion in Miami, Florida (U.S.), and is well cared for by a maid and butler. It’s a dog’s life for this canine! See Gunther VI...
“Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous.” - Confucius
“The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world.” - Harry S. Truman
“The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world.” - Harry S. Truman
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1. What are Malbec and Shiraz?
2. How many days hath September, April, June, and November?
3. When was the Panama Canal completed?
4. Do male mosquitoes bite humans? Y/N
5. What is mycology?
2. How many days hath September, April, June, and November?
3. When was the Panama Canal completed?
4. Do male mosquitoes bite humans? Y/N
5. What is mycology?
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Are you someone who is willing to be a warrior on behalf of a particular cause or issue? If so, the opportunity to do so may exist for the near future. Lucky numbers: 18, 19, 21, 33, 34, 38.
A sudden and/or unexpected opportunity may become available to you this week. Weigh the pros and cons of the offer carefully before deciding whether and how to proceed. Lucky numbers: 15, 16, 18, 19, 30, 42.
You may be experiencing opposition from an authority figure, possibly male, regarding your profession or public image. Think through the underlying cause of the friction in order to find a solution. Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7, 9, 15, 28.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which is strongly connected to the collective unconscious. You are in a period where hidden information may now be revealed for integration into your psyche. Lucky numbers: 3, 5, 10, 17, 31, 35.
You may be focused on a particular project and have put lots of energy and hard work into it. Be sure to complete it, before moving on to something new. Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 10, 17, 41, 43.
Virgos can often be very grounded in everyday reality. This week, though, you may have the opportunity to reach for information from the ethereal plane without losing your sense of balance. Lucky numbers: 1, 11, 30, 31, 37, 45.
As the week unfolds, you may find that your mood lightens. A balance might be struck between what your heart wants and what your head thinks you should want. Lucky numbers: 8, 10, 15, 28, 34, 45.
Are you going back over an old issue regarding your sense of purpose? Scorpios are good at digging up buried truths. Now may be time to find the root cause. Lucky numbers: 12, 13, 18, 19, 26, 48.
At this time, it may be easier to address the impact of any old wounds that are holding you back. In doing so, you may find a new image of yourself. Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 9, 12, 22, 48.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, your attention may be focused on relationships. Are your values and needs in alignment regarding what you want in a partner and relationship? Lucky numbers: 14, 15, 28, 31, 37, 47.
This may be a very active period for you, including a lot of calls, emails, and text messages. Luckily, your thought processes are also likely to be quick and clear. Lucky numbers: 4, 7, 16, 19, 27, 48.
Each year, the Sun returns to the same point as when you were born, allowing a potential reset of your life path. The next month is your opportunity to do so. Lucky numbers: 21, 23, 24, 33, 34, 41.
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Turkish dish: A popular meatball dish in Turkey is called kofta, or köfte. The meat can be spicy, and the main ingredient is ground beef or lamb. Kofta comes in different shapes, including long and skinny, walnut-shaped, balls, or patties. Sold as a street food, it can be eaten at home, too.
Famous wrestler: Abraham Lincoln is most famous for being the 16th president of the United States, but he also had another claim to fame. Before he entered the political ring, he was an accomplished wrestler.
Breath holder: If a crocodile goes underwater, a couple of hours could pass before the animal surfaces again. That is because a crocodile’s blood has an efficient method of conserving oxygen.
Name change: In 1919, United States President Woodrow Wilson signed an act to name an area of land in the state of Utah the Zion National Park. Previously, it had been known as Mukuntuweap National Monument.
Red beauties: Northern cardinals are found in various parts of North and Central America. They stick together as pairs and do not migrate. The male is crimson all over, while the female has a bit of crimson among mostly grayish-brown feathers.
Those who have the most birthdays live the longest.
First Mouse: “I finally have that scientist trained!”
Second Mouse: “How so?”
First Mouse: “I finally have that scientist trained!”
Second Mouse: “How so?”
First Mouse: “Every time I run through the maze and ring the bell, he gives me something to eat.”
Did you hear about the woman who got hurt while taking a milk bath? The cow fell on her.
When does a sandwich have a sarcastic sense of humour? When it’s made of wry bread.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Toad. Toad who? Toad you I knew some good knock-knock jokes.
Trivia Answers: 1. Types of wine 2. 30 3. 1914 4. No 5. Science of fungi
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Heart-shaped lakes: In an oasis called Al Qudra, near the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a manmade attraction called Love Lake. As seen from the air, Love Lake beckons visitors to its two heart-shaped lakes that intertwine. Desert surrounds the lake on all sides. However, within the Love Lake park area, visitors find lush vegetation, including trees and flowers. Not far from the bustling city, couples and families can enjoy a day trip for a barbecue, a cycle, and a beautiful sunset. Almost everything in the park is shaped like a heart, including signposts, a badminton court, and flowerbeds.
Food art: While many artists use paint to create their works of art, a talented young woman from Egypt uses edible ingredients for her drawings and illustrations. Sally Magdy Murad expresses her creative spirit using such materials as honey, chocolate, jam, juice, and syrup. Her tools are also unique and include spoons and toothpicks. As she has practiced her art, she has added other mediums, such as raisins, salt, and candy. The experienced artist started with this “food-paint” in simple works, but eventually her drawings became more sophisticated and now include Arab personalities. Murad’s art is especially interesting because it can be eaten after it’s created.
Pizza problem: When ordering a restaurant meal from a delivery service, customers expect their food to be handled with care. That’s what a man from Detroit, Michigan (U.S.), believed, until his doorbell camera revealed something different. He and his wife ordered a pizza one day, but didn’t end up eating it. That’s because they saw, on their doorbell camera, the pizza falling out of the box on their front porch. The delivery driver picked it up, brushed it off, and left it on the doorstep. The couple complained and got a refund, and the driver was fired. But they didn’t blame the delivery service for the problem, realizing it wasn’t their fault.
Doll delirium: Shirley Sumaiser of Toronto, Ontario (Canada), has a dollhouse that doesn’t have windows, doors, and rooms in which children can play with their dolls. Called “The Doll House,” her home is on a quiet street not far from downtown. Her yard, fence, porch, and eaves are full of dolls of every variety, and more! The woman collects not just dolls, but stuffed and plastic toys of all kinds. People taking a stroll along her street will find everything from troll dolls to Santa Clauses to Disney characters packed on the lawn. Sumaiser gets much joy from decorating the front yard of her two-story house, and she changes the decorations with every season.
“Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.”
- Cyril Northcote Parkinson
“There are two cardinal sins from which all others spring: impatience and laziness.” - Franz Kafka
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Learn & Practice Meditation for Free! The Canadian Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centres offer a FREE 4 week meditation series on ZOOM! Classes include practical techniques in concentration, visualizations, breathing mantras, daily practice tips & more. Four consecutive classes offered on Sundays, 10:30-noon, Feb 6,13,20,27. Please call to register 250-592-6211.
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1. What is the largest living reptile species?
2. Ika is often seen on a sushi menu. What is it?
3. Where is the world’s highest waterfall?
4. In what years did Sears, Roebuck and Company sell homes by mail order?
5. What is vim’s partner?
2. Ika is often seen on a sushi menu. What is it?
3. Where is the world’s highest waterfall?
4. In what years did Sears, Roebuck and Company sell homes by mail order?
5. What is vim’s partner?
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Love and romance may be on your mind now. Direct your energy toward understanding what you value in a partner, and connect with someone who matches what you need. Lucky numbers: 4, 10, 15, 18, 30, 35.
At the beginning of the week, you may experience a sudden or unexpected shift in your emotional state regarding a situation. Pay close attention to the information contained in your feelings. Lucky numbers: 6, 10, 13, 31, 38, 41.
How do you view motherhood and/or your relationship to your mother? You may soon receive information that will help you gain a more balanced perspective of yourself and her. Lucky numbers: 11, 15, 18, 21, 29, 45.
Toward the end of the week, you may be focused on understanding your reason for being here. Work to balance your ego and your emotional needs regarding this matter. Lucky numbers: 9, 10, 13, 16, 20, 22.
You may be focused now on how to successfully implement your plan during the next three to six months. Just remember to have a Plan B in case you encounter roadblocks. Lucky numbers: 7, 8, 11, 23, 25, 48.
Half of you may just want to kick back and enjoy life while the other half may be eager to get to work. Find a balance between these conflicting desires. Lucky numbers: 8, 14, 25, 40, 45, 48.
You have an opportunity right now to work hard to achieve your goals. However, partnership is important for Libras. So be sure not to neglect your spouse or partner. Lucky numbers: 14, 29, 32, 34, 39, 46.
If you feel insecure or discouraged about obstacles you are encountering right now, be patient. This will pass. In the meantime, focus on where you can work to improve the situation. Lucky numbers: 1, 2, 9, 10, 12, 45.
You may be feeling very confident right now, with a lot of energy and drive to pursue your goals. Just be careful of overreaching, beyond what is realistic. Lucky numbers: 5, 12, 27, 28, 30, 39.
For several months, you may have had some intense moments of hidden information surfacing. This period might be ending soon, but it is important to integrate the meaning of these messages. Lucky numbers: 10, 13, 17, 19, 21, 22.
You may be torn right now between wanting to expand forward in some area of your life versus keeping the status quo. Sudden or unexpected insights may clarify how to proceed. Lucky numbers: 3, 14, 15, 17, 27, 33.
You may have recently felt like Sisyphus, rolling that boulder up the mountain only to have it fall back down. If so, know that this pattern is about to shift. Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7, 16, 17, 43.
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No buzz: Those who want a mosquito-free vacation, winter or summer, can go to Iceland, where these pesky insects do not exist. This northern nation also does not have any snakes and has very few species of spiders.
Blue bloods: An octopus’s blood is blue. That’s because it is not iron-based, like a human’s, but copper-based. Containing a protein called hemocyanin, this type of blood can better transport oxygen in the octopus, especially in the cold, deep waters where they live.
Bee talk: The number of honeybees living in a hive can range anywhere from about 10,000 to 80,000 bees per hive. While the colony can produce lots of honey, an individual bee produces only a fraction of a teaspoon during its lifetime.
Greetings! With the advent of the telephone in the late 1800s, inventor Alexander Graham Bell wanted people to start their conversations with, “Ahoy!” Another inventor, Thomas Edison, wanted to use “Hello.”
Coconut goodness: Coconut confections called cocadas are common in places like Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and others. The cookie-like dessert has many variations, but sugar, water, and, of course, coconut are key. Chefs might also add vanilla or almond extract.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Goblin. Goblin who? Goblin your food will give you a tummy ache.
Why did Mr. Cyclops close his ophthalmology school? He only had one pupil.
He: “I hope you liked the dictionary I bought for your birthday.”
She: “Yes. I just can’t find the words to thank you.”
What is the worst thing a giraffe can have? Whiplash.
How does a crow know who is calling him? He checks his cawler ID.
Why did Mr. Cyclops close his ophthalmology school? He only had one pupil.
He: “I hope you liked the dictionary I bought for your birthday.”
She: “Yes. I just can’t find the words to thank you.”
What is the worst thing a giraffe can have? Whiplash.
How does a crow know who is calling him? He checks his cawler ID.
Trivia Answers:1. Saltwater crocodile 2. Squid or cuttlefish 3. Angel Falls, Venezuela 4. 1908-1914 5. Vigour
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Masked bandit: A home in North Ridgeville, Ohio (U.S.), was the site of a masked robbery. The robber was not human, and it didn’t steal anything. However, it did make quite a mess. The villain was a raccoon, which had somehow found its way into the home. The owner realized something was amiss after finding the mess, and then discovering the source of the problem. A raccoon was taking a nap in the dishwasher. Police were summoned, and patrolman John Metzo answered the call. Metzo managed to get the animal out of the dishwasher without hurting it, then encouraged the animal to leave the premises. No charges were filed.
Iron shoes: There are various ways to exercise to stay strong and healthy, but a Chinese man decided to take his workout one step further, literally. Zhang Enshun, who hails from Yulin City in Guangxi province, puts on a pair of “iron shoes” and tries to walk. The iron shoes are actually steel plates that he straps to his shoes. He started with one plate and has progressed to four, which together weigh a total of 150 kilograms (330 pounds). He tries to gradually increase the distance he is able to walk in these shoes, and he practices tai chi while doing it. Exercise experts don’t advise trying this type of workout without first receiving training from specialists.
Garden community: An intriguing landscape design exists in Nærum, Denmark, in the northern outskirts of Copenhagen. Known as the “round gardens,” they are actually oval-shaped allotment gardens, laid out between public housing and traditional housing. This creation was designed in 1948 by renowned landscape architect Søren Carl Theodor Marius Sørensen. Still in use today, the gardens consist of 40 hedge-encircled plots of land measuring approximately 25x15 metres (82x49 feet), within which an owner can build a cottage and design their own garden plots. The plots do not have driveways leading to them, meaning that inhabitants are encouraged to walk to their cars, which helps them get to know their neighbours in the process.
Pretty in pink: Bruna Carolina Peres, who lives in Brazil’s state of Parana, has been nicknamed “Bruna Barbie.” That’s because she has opted for a lifestyle with a theme that revolves around the well-known Barbie doll. She has become famous on the internet for her posts, which show her living in a world of pink. Almost everything in her house is a shade of pink, including carpets, counters, cupboards, pillows, and bedspreads. She has a few black-and-white pieces and a blue room designed with the male Ken doll in mind. Her wardrobe also is all pink, from jackets to sunglasses and from blouses to belts. Images of Bruna Barbie have garnered millions of online followers, and she earns money from her videos. Peres, the woman behind this media sensation, is a law school graduate.
“Words are the physicians of a mind diseased.” - Aeschylus
“The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.” - H.L. Mencken
“The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.” - H.L. Mencken
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Learn & Practice Meditation for Free! The Canadian Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centres offer a FREE 4 week meditation series on ZOOM! Classes include practical techniques in concentration, visualizations, breathing mantras, daily practice tips & more. Four consecutive classes offered on Sundays, 10:30-noon, Feb 6,13,20,27. Please call to register 250-592-6211.
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1. What is bonsai?
2. What is a government run by nobility called?
3. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings - T/F?
4. Who discovered penicillin?
5. What is the most destructive insect in the world?
2. What is a government run by nobility called?
3. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings - T/F?
4. Who discovered penicillin?
5. What is the most destructive insect in the world?
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The astrological environment now is offering you an opportunity to move toward healing. Hard work is possible at this time and may be best directed inward, rather than focusing on others. Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 7, 18, 26, 40.
You may have high energy to apply to new endeavours. Perhaps consider how your efforts can be geared toward service to others, in a way that aligns with your values. Lucky numbers: 16, 18, 21, 22, 40, 43.
You may feel that anything is possible right now. However, there is also the potential for being overly idealistic or optimistic. Perhaps you should consider tempering your expectations. Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 11, 23, 38, 43.
You may feel stymied in your efforts right now. If so, examine your fears. Think about how an adjustment in your view of the situation can mitigate obstacles or restrictions. Lucky numbers: 14, 15, 19, 33, 41, 43.
Have you recently experienced a sudden or unexpected change in your life? If that is the case, consider examining any conflicts that you feel about your life’s direction. Lucky numbers: 4, 7, 11, 22, 24, 27.
Some other zodiac signs are usually considered charismatic in a way that Virgo is not. Right now, however, you have the potential to be successful in persuading others to your viewpoint. Lucky numbers: 18, 20, 22, 30, 31, 46.
Perhaps you are confused about a source of conflict right now? It may be best not to overly focus on it and to let the situation play out for a while. Lucky numbers: 3, 5, 8, 9, 35, 43.
An old karmic pattern may be coming to the surface at this time. Such events are lessons, meant to help you shed any unhelpful behaviours that are holding you back. Lucky numbers: 1, 8, 9, 17, 39, 41.
Now is a good time to consider where you are in your profession and what you want your legacy to be. The potential exists to make some positive changes. Lucky numbers: 3, 15, 20, 29, 31, 32.
In the last few weeks, there may have been communication difficulties or breakdowns with mechanical objects, such as your car. This should improve over the next several weeks. Lucky numbers: 13, 16, 28, 36, 40, 44.
At the beginning of the week, there is the potential for a reset in some area of your life, possibly regarding your spouse. Don’t let this opportunity slip by. Lucky numbers: 12, 19, 31, 36, 42, 44.
Midweek, there is the potential to balance your ego drive and emotions. This may provide an opportunity to manifest your Pisces empathy without losing yourself in the process. Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 9, 27, 28, 31.
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Thai island: There is an island in the Gulf of Thailand called Koh Chang, which means “Elephant Island” in Thai. It is known for its rugged beauty and its beaches, including Lonely Beach and White Sand Beach.
Good cooks: Many different kinds of chefs contribute to a kitchen’s production. For example, a sauce chef (or saucier) prepares sauces, gravies, soups, and stews, while a pastry chef (or patissier) looks after the baking.
Sinking feeling: The captain of the Titanic, which sank in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, was Edward Smith. Actor Bernard Hill portrayed him in the 1997 movie of the same name. The real captain perished when the ship sank, leaving behind a wife and daughter.
Canadian star: Mary Pickford (1892-1979) was born Gladys Smith in the city of Toronto, Ontario. She was a famous actress of the silent screen era. Movies she starred in include Hearts Adrift (1914) and The Poor Little Rich Girl (1917).
Salty spread: Australians love their Vegemite, but visitors may have to acquire a taste for it. This brown paste is made from yeast extract, and it is very salty. It’s usually enjoyed on toast or with cheese.
What did the grapes say when the hippo stepped on them? Nothing. They just let out a little wine.
Barry: “That parrot is talking about American history, math problems, and English literature.”
Larry: “That’s because it used to be a teacher’s pet.”Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Lion. Lion who? Lion on a block of ice can send shivers down your spine.
What do you get if you cross an antelope with a journalist? A Gnus reporter.
What happens when a dog eats garlic? His bark becomes worse than his bite.
Trivia Answers: 1. Japanese art of growing dwarf trees 2. Aristocracy
3. True 4. Sir Alexander Fleming 5. Desert locust
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Underground garden: People living in London, England, during World War II were well aware of the city’s need for underground bunkers where people could escape air raids. Today, one of these bunkers has found a new purpose. It has become a subterranean farm known as Growing Underground. Located 33 metres (108 feet) under Clapham High Street in the southwest part of London, the concept was the brainchild of co-founder Richard Ballard. The underground garden has no natural light, of course, so LED lights provide nourishment for the hydroponically grown plants, which include radishes, pea shoots, fennel, coriander, and more.
Hiding place: A car thief from the province of Alberta, Canada, didn’t cover up his tracks very well, and that led to his capture. Police received word that a Jeep had been stolen from the town of Olds, about 89 kilometres (55 miles) north of Calgary. Someone also reported a vehicle in a ditch on a nearby rural road, which turned out to be the Jeep. Upon taking a closer look, police found a pretty clear clue about where the thief had gone: footprints in the snow. The officers followed by foot, and soon discovered, under a pile of hay in a barn, a young man whom they charged with the offense.
The black violin: Violinists all over the world appreciate the sound of a Stradivarius violin, made by Antonio Stradivari in the 17th and 18th centuries. A replica of one of these instruments, made in 1992 and named Blackbird (after the common bird), was created by Swedish sculptor Lars Widenfalk. The artist made the creation out of a piece of diabase, a dark-coloured, igneous rock. While using his chiseling tools, he had noticed the lovely sound the stone made, and decided to try making an instrument. Widenfalk used black ebony for a few pieces, such as the fingerboard and chin rest. Many musicians have played Blackbird over the years.
Keeping time: Budapest, Hungary, is home to a unique installment called the Timewheel, which was unveiled in 2004 to honour the country’s entrance into the European Union. The Timewheel is an enormous hourglass in which small pieces of glass, rather than sand, trickle from the top v-shaped reservoir to the bottom one. A computerized system assists with the release of the glass, which takes an entire year to drop from top to bottom. Every year on December 31, the Timewheel must be manually rotated 180 degrees, with the help of a four-person team using steel cables. Then the glass begins keeping time for the next year.
“To teach is to learn twice.” - Joseph Joubert
“We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there.” - Charles Franklin Kettering
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Alberni Valley Curling Club presents Tim Horton’s Ladies Bonspiel, January 28-30. Entry is $300 per team. Guarantee 4 games, cash prizes for event winners, banquet Sat., night & Sun., breakfast. Register online at: www.albernicurling.com or email albernicurling@shaw.ca
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1. In the human body, what gland controls body temperature?
2. What is myopia?
3. Who wrote The Comedy of Errors and The Tempest?
4. Edam cheese has its origins in what country?
5. The average eagle’s nest is 4-5 ft. in diameter and how many feet deep?
2. What is myopia?
3. Who wrote The Comedy of Errors and The Tempest?
4. Edam cheese has its origins in what country?
5. The average eagle’s nest is 4-5 ft. in diameter and how many feet deep?
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Perhaps you have been in a period of doubt and uncertainty, rooted in past negative experiences. This week may provide positive energy so that you can progress in your present efforts. Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 12, 14, 21, 30.
You may gain insight about your life lessons and how to address them. These lessons may involve a change in your beliefs or actions regarding nurturing and/or parenthood. Lucky numbers: 6, 9, 16, 33, 38, 39.
This week you may likely feel grounded, stable, and optimistic. There is the potential to use good judgment in building a solid foundation for future progress toward your life goals. Lucky numbers: 3, 18, 27, 37, 42, 48.
You may be experiencing a transformation that shakes up your beliefs about what is important. If so, you can find clues about your next steps by examining what you value passionately. Lucky numbers: 5, 13, 14, 21, 30, 35.
At the start of the week, you may experience communication difficulties that tempt you to engage aggressively with others. To avoid problems or restrictions, wait a week before you act. Lucky numbers: 8, 13, 18, 37, 42, 45.
There is the potential to achieve much toward your goals now. You are likely feeling confident and energetic, but just be careful not to push yourself past your limits. Lucky numbers: 2, 10, 15, 31, 37, 41.
Your feelings and emotions may provide the drive you need now to achieve your heart’s desire. Just don’t let the residue of an old wound get in the way. Lucky numbers: 17, 21, 35, 37, 41, 43.
At this time, there is an opportunity for a balance between your mind and your emotions. This could allow a positive change in your physical and mental health. Lucky numbers: 4, 12, 25, 28, 41, 48.
You may have recently experienced greater energy and unusual vitality. If so, that period has peaked. Honour the quiet of Winter, and Spring can bring a return to greater vitality. Lucky numbers: 11, 21, 27, 32, 36, 45.
One or more relationships may be at a stalemate. If so, the near future can bring a breakthrough for any female partner. However, communication difficulties may continue for a while longer. Lucky numbers: 13, 28, 31, 33, 40, 47.
You are likely entering a period of sudden and unexpected change. While it may be disconcerting, this change could provide an opportunity for you to find out who you truly are. Lucky numbers: 14, 21, 38, 41, 42, 47.
At the beginning of the week, your thoughts and emotions are likely to be out of balance. It is important to make an adjustment in your view of a stressful situation. Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 26, 31, 34, 44.
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Smelly fish: Visitors to Sweden can buy a can of surströmming, which is sea herring caught in the Baltic Sea. While Swedes say it tastes better than it smells, its odour is so pungent that people often eat it outside.
Film buffs: The official name of the Cannes Film Festival is Festival de Cannes. It originated in 1946 as an alternative to the Venice Film Festival, which had promoted fascism and the Nazi agenda.
Rock on: Canadian rock and folk musician Neil Young grew up in the western Canadian city of Winnipeg. In his early years, he played with the bands Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Women’s issues: Godey’s Lady’s Book was an American magazine published between 1830 and 1898. Started by Louis A. Godey, the successful magazine benefitted and educated women, under longtime editor Sarah Josepha Hale.
Visitor from afar: On August 6, 2012, the planet Mars received a visitor from Earth: a robotic vehicle called Curiosity. Sent to gather information about Mars, Curiosity was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida (U.S.), on November 26, 2011.
Flora: “How did you manage to graduate from Clown College?”
Dora: “The professors always laughed at my exam answers.”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Thumping. Thumping who? Thumping green and thlimy is crawling up your leg.
What did the alien put on his toast? Mars-malade.
Dora: “The professors always laughed at my exam answers.”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Thumping. Thumping who? Thumping green and thlimy is crawling up your leg.
What did the alien put on his toast? Mars-malade.
What’s black and white with splashes of red? Two skunks having a tomato fight.
Last night I saw a movie with a happy ending. Everybody was glad it was over!
Trivia Answers: 1. Hypothalamus 2. Nearsightedness 3. William Shakespeare 4. The Netherlands 5. 2-4 ft.
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Big cell phone: When his newly purchased cell phone arrived on the doorstep in a large, unwieldy box, a young Thai man might have figured that something wasn’t quite right. The fellow had ordered the phone online because the price was so low. Unfortunately, he didn’t read the small print before adding it to his online cart and paying for it. What arrived at his house was definitely not the mobile phone he’d been waiting for. Instead, the box contained a coffee table. But the coffee table was shaped like a cell phone, complete with an on-off button and rose gold edging. The lesson here is to carefully check the details before buying!
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Big bug: A woman from Brisbane, Australia, got the shock of her life while on an outing in the surrounding area with her husband and grandson. Pam Taylor discovered the biggest moth she had ever seen on a tree branch. In fact, it was larger than her outstretched hand. She took a photo of the insect beside her hand and posted it on social media. Members of the Facebook group called Amateur Entomology Australia identified the moth as a giant wood moth scientifically known as Endoxyla cinereus. Viewers of the post were amazed at the sight of the beautiful insect, which is common in the eastern coastal areas of Australia, although the specimen found by Taylor was larger than most.
River house: The Loire River meanders its way through France and empties into the Bay of Biscay on the country’s Atlantic Ocean coastline. In the middle of this waterway near the town of Lavau-sur-Loire, a building is tilted and appears to have been caught in a flood. In reality, the structure is a large-scale work of art created by Jean-Luc Courcoult for the Estuaire Art Exhibition in 2007. Known as La maison dans la Loire (The House in the Loire), this building catches the attention of riverbank strollers. The building is secured to the riverbed so it won’t float away. At night, a light comes on in one of the windows, eerily glowing over the waterscape.
Timeline: Two islands in the Bering Sea belong to different countries: Big Diomede and Little Diomede. The former belongs to Russia and the latter to the United States. Although less than five kilometres (3.1 miles) apart, the time on Big Diomede Island is almost a full day ahead of that on Little Diomede Island. So, when it’s noon on a Thursday in Little Diomede, it’s 9 a.m. on Friday on Big Diomede. That’s because the International Date Line runs right between the two islands. So, if someone stands on Little Diomede (“Yesterday Island”) and looks west, toward Big Diomede (“Tomorrow Island”), they are looking into the future, and vice versa.
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” - James Howell
“No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.”
- Robert Burton
“No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.”
- Robert Burton
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Alberni Valley Curling Club presents Tim Horton’s Ladies Bonspiel, January 28-30. Entry is $300 per team. Guarantee 4 games, cash prizes for event winners, banquet Sat., night & Sun., breakfast. Register online at: www.albernicurling.com or email albernicurling@shaw.ca
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1. In what year did the U.S. federal government set up the Peace Corps?
2. One cup of chickpeas has a protein count of about how many grams?
3. What is a wordsmith?
4. The letters RDA on a bottle of vitamins stand for what?
5. What does the term nouveau riche mean?
2. One cup of chickpeas has a protein count of about how many grams?
3. What is a wordsmith?
4. The letters RDA on a bottle of vitamins stand for what?
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There may be an opportunity to present your ideas to others and solicit their cooperation. However, make sure that clear expectations are set for both parties or problems may arise later. Lucky numbers: 6, 10, 13, 27, 30, 44.
If you have been subjected to sudden and/or unexpected events for a while, the situation may settle in the near future. What have you learned as a result of these experiences? Lucky numbers: 1, 11, 18, 28, 39, 31.
You may have the opportunity to be a catalyst for others in their journey. If you decide to manifest this potential, do so consciously and be sure to ask for their permission. Lucky numbers: 2, 9, 11, 13, 19, 38.
Recent events may have shaken loose a longstanding pattern in your life. How do you want to take advantage of this change to move things forward in your life? Lucky numbers: 4, 29, 31, 34, 41, 46.
Leos can be the Pied Pipers of the zodiac. Your natural enthusiasm may attract followers to your cause. Just be sure your efforts result in a win-win for all involved. Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 9, 11, 34, 36.
At this time, there may be an opportunity for inner balance. If true, this is a good moment to explore any emotional issues keeping you from expressing your authentic self. Lucky numbers: 17, 24, 42, 44, 47, 48.
The circumstances surrounding you may encourage you to make an adjustment in some aspect of your life. Trust that making this change will be in your best, long-term interest. Lucky numbers: 9, 10, 11, 15, 26, 40.
Continuing from last week, you may still be feeling overly busy and stressed. If so, it would be good to find a way to relax and lower your emotional temperature. Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9, 16, 33, 37.
You may feel it is finally time to deal with longstanding issues that have been holding you back. Find a role model in someone who has successfully navigated your challenge. Lucky numbers: 12, 29, 30, 33, 38, 42.
You may be having conflicting feelings about what you want. Try to understand what is motivating this discord so that you may formulate a solution that makes you happy. Lucky numbers: 3, 10, 17, 24, 26, 48.
Your thought processes may be particularly quick and clever now. If you are experiencing this dynamic, utilize it to help with conversations where you need clear communication to prevent mishaps. Lucky numbers: 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 22.
Pisces sometimes have difficulty making sense of all the intuitive information they regularly receive from their environment. Now, though, things may begin to point more clearly in a particular direction. Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 24.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Virgo winners with the luckiest number being 17.