Leon’s Headlines Dec 21: Winter officially arrives at 9:27 tonight but won’t feel like it, as holiday forecast calls for sun & above normal temps until the New Year.
-Demand far exceeds supply. Wpg Christmas Cheer Board no longer accepting applications for first time in 104yrs.
-MB Public health recommends parents and caregivers be aware of a product recalls in Canada & US after a child was discovered to have blood-lead levels higher than national guidelines after eating applesauce.
-Selkirk arena closes its doors as demand for ice time drops; plans to replace arena with multi-purpose building.
-Staff shortages prompt health authority’s plea for nurses to pull extra shifts. Some will answer the call but majority burned out: union president.
-Brandon’s electric-vehicle dealers call for enhanced infrastructure & incentives after Ottawa’s 20335 new car mandate. NDP government to offer rebates of $4K on new electric vehicles; $2K on used.
-3 people wanted in ‘brutal’ assault of woman who was tied up, assaulted, then forced into dumpster on Dec. 9, Wpg police say.
-Jets grab sole possession of Central Division lead with 5-2 win over visiting Red Wings.
HAPPY HAMBURGER DAY! Here’s how GORD does it up right!
Ooooooh how i love a good IN ‘N Out Burger!!! DELICIOUS!!!
BUCKLE UP and get ready to get HUNGRY! THERE’S MORE!
The Greediest Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Some people can’t be satisfied with what they have. However, astrologers say that one’s horoscope could be to blame for their covetous tendencies.
https://bestlifeonline.com/greediest-zodiac-sign/
I hope the do Clark Griswold next. ‘Home Alone’ McCallister Family Was Top 1% in Wealth, Economists Say. Macaulay Culkin’s family in ‘Home Alone’ was certainly presented as wealthy in the flick — but as it turns out, they were actually in the top 1% … according to real-world economists.
Bahamas cruise diverted to frigid Canada. Cruise ship rerouted due to weather. MSC Meraviglia passengers didn’t get the balmy getaway they were expecting when their Bahamas itinerary was changed to New England and Canada because of bad weather.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/cruise-ship-diverted-bahamas-canada/index.html
This 103-Year-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Just Sold For $4,000 At Auction. First purchased in 1920, the “humblest Christmas tree in the world” remained in Dorothy Grant’s family for more than 100 years.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/dorothy-grant-christmas-tree-auction
Best Christmas Movie of all time? ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ was once again voted best, with it’s immortal themes of community, kindness and the evilness of greed, that resonate particularly strongly today.
https://digg.com/movies-and-tv/link/its-a-wonderful-life-best-christmas-movie
The Most Insane and Influential A.I.-Generated Images of 2023. It’s almost terrifying to see just how far the technology has come in the past 12 months, but after looking at some of these it’s clear that AI still has a ways to go.
Weird places to store ammo. A baby’s diaper? A passenger hid bullets in a baby diaper at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. TSA officers caught him.
Color-Changing Tequila Makes For Magically Festive Cocktails. Color-changing tequila or vodka can make your drinks more magical in an instant. These vivid spirits harness the power of nature – and some handy chemistry.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1472059/color-changing-tequila-magical-cocktails/
We have a resort named after us! Allegiant has opened a Resort in Southwest Florida. Allegiant Travel Company, the owner of Allegiant Air, opened the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor.
