Armed hold-up in Birkirkara sparks police search

Feb 15 2023

Police are current investigating and searching for a person who reportedly carried out an armed holdup in Birkirkara.

This afternoon, the man reportedly fled the scene of the crime with cash from the register. The incident happened at around 1230hrs on Wednesday, with the man entering a shop in Triq tal-Ħerba.

An initial statement by police officers on the scene revealed that the currently unknown person, armed with a knife, entered the shop and demanded money from the cashier.

The thief fled the scene after getting the cash they demanded. The searcher the person is still ongoing but police confirmed that no one was harmed.

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LESA officer commended for helping driver with puncture on Valentine’s Day

Feb 15 2023

A post uploaded to Are You Being Served? (Rubs of Moira and Francesca’s The Original) Facebook page commended a LESA officer for helping them out after getting a massive puncture on Valentine’s Day.

‘My Valentine’s day started with a bang…literally’ said Julie Pomorski. ‘I had a massive puncture… but I was aided by this LESA officer, who didn’t only get his hands dirty and changed by tyre…’

‘He also showed me the way to the nearest petrol station as my spare tyre was also a tad flat.’

‘Good people still exist and officer 909 went out of his way to help me out and to make sure I was safe’ the post finished.

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Barney the purple dinosaur is coming back

Feb 15 2023

It appears that Barney the purple dinosaur, made famous by the “Barney & Friends” show that aired on PBS from 1992 to 2010, is set to make a comeback to TVs and toy shelves next year.

While Mattel, the toy company that owns the Barney franchise, has not yet officially confirmed the news, the company announced on Monday that the new show will be animated, and will include TV, film, and YouTube content, as well as music and merchandise such as toys, clothing, and books.

The company is also developing apparel and accessories for adult fans of the show, in an attempt to tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world.

The new franchise is being produced in collaboration with Nelvana, a studio owned by Canadian media company Corus Entertainment.

With this modern take on Barney, Mattel is hoping to inspire the next generation to listen, care, and dream big, and to cash in once again on young and middle-aged adults who yearn for the days of their childhood.

Mattel has recently brought back its Monster High and Masters of the Universe franchises, and is looking to generate more hit toys, as it recently announced disappointing earnings and sales for the holidays and a sluggish outlook.

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Did you know February 15th is Singles Awareness Day?

Feb 15 2023

For those who despise Valentine’s Day with all its commercialism, the perfect celebration for single people is Singles Awareness Day, which falls on February 15 – just one day after the one dedicated to teddy bears, chocolates and kisses.

The day was born out of loneliness, and in 2001, Dustin Barnes organised a day for his single friends to celebrate their status instead of feeling miserable.

They protested Valentine’s Day on February 15th and took advantage of steep discounts on chocolates and other romantic-themed products. The day grew in popularity and received legal copyright protection in 2005.

It started with college students giving gifts, having parties, and going on buddy dates with their single pals. Nowadays, people of all ages celebrate the day to remember that relationships are not necessary to celebrate love.

You can love your family, friends, and most importantly, yourself. The hashtag #SinglesAwarenessDay has been used in over 55,000 posts on Instagram.

Dustin eventually met his wife through a singles church group, indicating that this might actually serve to match up future Valentine’s together! Singles Awareness Day is a time to celebrate the fun and independence of being single.

Without a mate to return home to, single folks go out partying with their buddies. It’s also an opportunity to express love to the most deserving person – oneself – by giving a gift or buying a bouquet of flowers.

The day’s dominant colour is green, which is supposed to represent the antithesis of red. Although many people wear black to protest love, the day is also a way to let others know that you’re available, leading to many meet-ups at parties.

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