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‘Better to be a friend than a bully’ is Piggy Bank Campaign 2022’s theme

‘Better to be a friend than a bully’ is Piggy Bank Campaign 2022’s theme
Nov 2 2022 Share

The 19th edition of the Istrina BOV Piggy Bank Campaign has just been inaugurated, with the theme of ‘Better to be a friend than a bully’ (Aħjar tkun ħabib milli bully).

The funds raised will all go towards the Malta Community Chest Fund, with President George Vella saying that this campaign aims to cultivate a sense of solitary, unity and love amongst children. 

Addressing the same conference, Education and Sports Minister Clifton Grima said that as kids cultivate a sense of altruism, their givings will be going for a noble cause. 

BOV Chief Executive Kenneth Farrugia said that throughout the years, a whopping €2.6 million. Last year saw a record of more than €60,000. 

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NASA photographs creepy smiling sun for Halloween

NASA photographs creepy smiling sun for Halloween
Nov 2 2022 Share

It seems as though our very own star wanted to get in on the Halloween action as NASA snapshotted an image of a creepily smiling sun this festive season. 

The jack-o’-lantern smile on the sun’s surface are actually splotches that occur on the surface which are cooler than the surrounding areas. 

The image was taken by NASA’s space-based Solar Dynamics Observatory and was shared to social media. And in came the comments likening it to various unsettling characters. 

The official Twitter account of NASA referred to it simply as ‘smiling’ sun, whereas the UK’s Science and Technology Facilities council photoshopped a pumpkin onto the image to create a jack-o’-lantern. 

Others likened it to the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters, a blob fish or even a lion’s eyes and nose. In actuality, the dark areas are coronal holes, which appear as irregular black patches when the sun is imaged in ultraviolet light or X-rays. 

Such splotches can appear on the sun at any moment and, being less dense, appear darker in appearance. 

Their magnetic field structure also sets them up to release streams of solar wind at speeds of more than 1 million miles per hour. Luckily, Earth’s magnetic field acts a as a shield and largely deflects solar wind activity. These phenomena were however known to disturb the atmosphere. 

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St Paul’s Bypass to undergo maintenance for 5 weeks ahead

St Paul’s Bypass to undergo maintenance for 5 weeks ahead
Nov 2 2022 Share

It was revealed by Transport Malta that, stating from today Wednesday 2nd November and for the next 5 weeks, the northbound carriageway of Dawret San Pawl Road will be undergoing maintenance. 

Therefore, the road will be open with one lane in each direction. The agency urged everyone travelling the route to plan ahead when using the route. 

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Henry Galea reveals look for Heidi Klum’s Halloween party

Henry Galea reveals look for Heidi Klum’s Halloween party
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After being invited to what was arguably the biggest Halloween party in the world, local make-up star Henry Galea revealed his custom made Two-Face costume. 

Galea brought to life Harvey Dent from the Batman comic universe, creating a half-burnt suit and face in some of his best work yet. 

 

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Henry got the chance to interact with some big names at the event, including Heidi Klum herself who dressed as a literal worm. The local artist also got to share the space with the world’s richest man Elon Musk.

But that wasn’t the only thing that happened during this New York event. Henry’s day was made when Elon’s mother, Maye Musk re-shared and mentioned Henry’s story at the event as he got a glimpse at Elon himself. 

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