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Vol 229:2

13th April 2020

Everybody’s Talking Happy landings: Saint Barthélemy, nicknamed St. Bart's, in the Leeward Islands of the northeastern Caribbean Sea, is home to a challenging airport. Pilots intending to land at the Gustaf III Airport require special training and certification. That's because there is a big hill at one end of the short runway and a beach at the other, along with considerable air turbulence. Big jets don't land on the 650m runway, but the airport is heavily used by smaller planes. Pilots do not receive takeoff and landing clearance from air traffic controllers. Rather, they use the Automatic Flight Information Service to obtain information. Long ride: Canadian Chris Bruckner took on a huge challenge. He cycled all the way across Canada. Starting on the west coast in the city of Vancouver, he made it to the city of Halifax on the east coast, a distance of over 5,700km. A paramedic who trained hard for the trek, Bruckner made the distance in 13 days, three hours and 49 minutes, possibly breaking the record. The race was a time trial in which a cyclist tries to cover the distance as quickly as possible. Bruckner, who had a team keeping track of his time, used the race to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Doll crazy: A couple from Krasnoyarsk in Russia are known worldwide for their ability to create realistic dolls. Anastasiya and Sergey Lutsenko are trained artists who use their talents to give their dolls amazingly realistic details such as freckles and elaborate hairstyles. Each unique, handmade creation can take weeks or even months to complete. Both trained in classical art, the couple researched to find the best materials to use. Doll collectors love the results of the Lutsenkos' work so much that they pay thousands to acquire one of their masterpieces. Sitting sport: An unusual sport is played in the Netherlands called Paalzitten, or pole sitting. It is as it sounds: competitors sit on top of poles to see who will last the longest before getting bored, tired or numb. The long poles are outfitted with a seat and a backrest and they are placed in water which reduces injury if someone accidentally falls off. Competitors are allowed to take bathroom breaks every now and then. The history of Paalzitten is unknown but it is thought to have started in the Dutch province of Friesland. Today it is more of a tourist attraction than a sport.

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TAURUS (April 21- May 21) You may have the ability to communicate with immense imagination and talk with great compassion. Your strength might be using these talents to market yourself. Lucky Numbers: 8, 10, 13, 18, 28, 30.

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Your communication with others may include a high level of refinement. You might talk of love, art, and beauty. Your demeanour could attract those who share your interests. Lucky Numbers: 2, 11, 24, 27, 31, 37.

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Sudden insight may grip you with an urgency that initially confuses you. Try your best to escape to your more magical, awe-inspiring world of imagination. Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 17, 19, 27, 39.

SCORPIO (Oct 24- Nov 22) You may be inspired to read fantasy stories as an escape from your routine. You also might want to make plans to visit an inspiring location. Lucky Numbers: 15, 21, 27, 28, 34, 38.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov23-Dec21) Your goal may be to give back to others and spread some joy. You might be inspired by your involvement with support groups associated with humanitarian issues. Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 18, 21, 26, 30.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22- Jan 20) This may be a good time to tackle projects that require your strong intellectual energy. You might be able to argue your case with considerable skill and charm. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 7, 13, 21, 33.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21- Feb 19) Your enthusiasm may draw new people and experiences into your life. Your most constructive efforts might be successful when you join forces with others on a common goal. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 21, 25, 26, 30.

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You may feel in tune with your inner energy and healing resources. Your concentration on details might enable you to find a better outlet to express your individuality. Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 12, 15, 22, 39.

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Outside in: A hotel called Sister City in New York City USA uses compositions by experimental musician Julianna Barwick in its lobby. The music sounds like noises taking place in the outside environment, such as raindrops and pigeon coos. Spicy spot: Grenada is known as the “spice island” of the Caribbean because of its plantations of nutmeg, cinnamon, mace, and other spices. Tourists can visit nutmeg processing stations. Greek treat: Grape leaves wrapped around rice with herbs are called dolmades, a Greek appetizer. Cabbage leaves can also be used and other ingredients, such as ground pork, can be added to the filling. Musical life: Jessie Reyez is a singer-songwriter from Toronto in Canada. Her family's roots are in Colombia. Reyez won a 2018 Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and is becoming known for her rhythm-and-blues and hip-hop-infused music. Annoying twitch: Occasionally, people find that their eyelid is twitching. Often harmless, this twitching is called blepharospasm and can be associated with fatigue or stress.

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