Two Victories For Maltese Boxers Competing In Italy

Apr 17 2024

Three Maltese boxers, Jake Gomez Blanco, Logan Galea, and Kayzen Mifsud, showcased Malta’s boxing prowess in a prestigious event in Trieste, Italy, adhering to Olympic regulations.

This significant competition occurred last Saturday, April 13, resulting in two victories and one defeat based on points.

Under the guidance of Master Noel Mercieca and coach James Busuttil, supported by the Malta Boxing Federation (MBF), these athletes from Team Noel Club and Fight Factory demonstrated exceptional skill and brought honor to their clubs and country.

Jake Gomez Blanco, representing Team Noel Club, secured a notable win with a knockout in the opening round of his three-round bout. Conversely, Logan Galea, also from Team Noel Club, faced a tough opponent with more experience, ultimately losing on points in a closely contested match.

Meanwhile, Kayzen Mifsud, fighting for the Fight Factory club under Steve Martins’ guidance, triumphed with a first-round knockout, showcasing outstanding performance and determination.

Master Noel Mercieca expressed pride in his students’ achievements and thanked the Malta Boxing Federation for enabling their participation in this prestigious annual competition. This event not only highlighted the talents of Maltese boxers but also demonstrated their dedication to the sport on an international stage.

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Another Injured Turtle Rescued From Marsalforn

Apr 17 2024

Another injured turtle was rescued from Marsalforn on the 14th of April 2024, with ‘obvious propellor hits to the carapace’.

Wildlife Rescue Team Malta shared the operation they undertook to save the turtle after a video was taken and alerting the rescuers.

After identifying the fact of injury, Bubbles Dive Centre came in with their RHIB and divers to get the turtle onto land, where another cohort of Nature Trust – FEE Malta – Gozo Section volunteers waited with a large turtle box.

Coordination then ensued between the police, Gozo Channel Operations Limited and volunteers in Malta for ‘quick and efficient transportation; to the wildlife rehab centre at Xrobb L-Għaġin Nature Park and Wildlife Rehab Centre.

‘The turtle, named 200 Bar, has very obvious propellor hits to the carapace. Our vet will be assessing these injuries and determining the best way forward for 200 Bar.’

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What Happens If You Refresh Taylor Swift’s Instagram Page?

Apr 17 2024

Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is set for release on April 19, and Instagram and Threads are joining in the celebration with exciting hidden features for fans.

Starting Monday (April 15), visitors to Swift’s Instagram page on mobile can discover a countdown to the album’s launch by pulling down and refreshing the profile. This countdown will guide Swifties to follow the artist on Threads, where more surprises await.

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Conversations tagged with specific hashtags like #TTPD or #TaylorSwift on Threads will reveal a special shimmer effect, and liking posts with these tags will trigger celebratory hearts on-screen.

Instagram and Threads have hinted at additional thrilling experiences coming soon. “The Tortured Poets Department” marks Swift’s first album of original material since her Grammy-winning “Midnights” in October 2022.

Alongside this, she released re-recordings of “Speak Now” and “1989” (Taylor’s Version) in 2023 during her Eras Tour. Swift has already unveiled the track list for “The Tortured Poets Department,” featuring three variants of the 16-track album, each with a unique bonus track: “The Manuscript,” “The Bolter,” and “The Albatross.” Notable collaborations on the album include Post Malone on “Fortnight” and Florence + The Machine on “Florida!!!”

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Debunking Myths For Bat Appreciation Day!

Apr 17 2024

Did you know that the 17th of April is International Bat Appreciation Day? In anticipation, Wildlife Rescue Team Malta shared a number of posts with factual information and debunking myths about these fantastic creatures.

In one post targeting various myths surrounding the creatures, the wildlife rescue team explained how the common idea of bats being dirty and blood-sucking nightmare creatures is totally inaccurate.

‘There are 3 species of ‘vampire’ bats found in Latin America, and they usually target cattle. All other species of bats worldwide feed on insects, fruit or nectar. The ones we find in Malta are insectivores, meaning they have no interest in your blood.’

Meanwhile, not all bats are known to carry diseases like rabies, with the disease not having been documented in Malta.

‘Having said that, they are mammals just like us, and it is never recommended to handle bare-handed, both for your and their safety.’

In another post, the team explained that many calls received during the year concern people finding baby bats – which in actuality are usually juveniles or adults due to Maltese bat sizes being quite small

In fact, if the bat is the size of a 10c coin, it’s a baby. If it’s the size of your little finger, it’s a juvenile or adult!

‘When we receive calls for pups, we always first try to re-unite with the mum. When this does not happen, the pups would need round the clock care to survive.’

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