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Ally Vitally shares: ‘Friday the 13th: Unlucky or Just Misunderstood?’

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Ally Vitally shares: ‘Friday the 13th: Unlucky or Just Misunderstood?’

Ah, Friday the 13th, that curious day when many people tread cautiously and black cats casually overbook their schedules to increase the scare factor. But how did this day come to be associated with such widespread superstition?

Let’s take a lighthearted journey through history to uncover the mystery.

Origins of the Superstition

The fear of Friday the 13th is known as paraskevidekatriaphobia. Try saying that three times fast without sounding like you’ve got marbles in your mouth! The superstition seems to be a mashup of two separate fears: the number 13 and Fridays.

  1. The Terrifying Number 13: Triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13) has deep historical roots. Legend has it that 13 guests attended the Last Supper, with Judas being the 13th and most treacherous attendee. Similarly, Norse mythology whispers tales of Loki crashing a party of 12 gods, turning it into an unlucky 13.
  2. Fearsome Fridays: Poor Friday—always getting a bad rap. Historically, Friday was the day of crucifixion, which rubbed some folks the wrong way. In more recent times, it steals the thunder of casual Fridays and paycheck arrivals!

When these two mild annoyances met, it was like mixing pineapple with pizza—strange for some but disastrous for others. Thus, Friday the 13th earned its reputation as the unluckiest of days.

Modern Misadventures

Despite its dubious history, Friday the 13th has become a cultural phenomenon. It’s a day when many horror movie marathons feature a machete-wielding character more ready for summer camp mishaps than unlucky day scares.

In reality, studies have shown that Friday the 13th doesn’t lead to more accidents or bad luck than any other day (your cats can cancel their reservations). It’s a day people love to joke about, often leading to hilarious Halloween-like pranks.

Why We Love It

In the end, Friday the 13th is a funny reminder that our superstitions often tell us more about human creativity and storytelling than they do about actual dangers. It’s a day for spooky fun rather than spine-tingling terror.

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So next time Friday the 13th rolls around, slap on a fake mustache, dodge ladders with flair, and maybe watch a horror flick or two—embracing the humor of it all!

John Miller explains why police can’t shoot down drones amid security concerns in New Jersey

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John Miller explains why police can’t shoot down drones amid security concerns in New Jersey

CNN’s Omar Jimenez reports on weeks of unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey have left residents, politicians and public safety officials scratching their heads, prompting security concerns.

CNN chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller and national security analyst Juliette Kayyem discuss. #cnn #news



Sharp Eyed OPP Officer Makes Arrest in Overnight Commercial Midland Break and Enter

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Sharp Eyed OPP Officer Makes Arrest in Overnight Commercial Midland Break and Enter

(MIDLAND,ON) – A sharp eyed officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment made an arrest solving an overnight break and enter to a popular Midland restaurant.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:39 a.m. December 11, 2024 to a report of an entry alarm at Mom’s Restaurant on Pillsbury Drive, Midland. Although the officers attended the scene promptly the suspect had fled the scene after smashing the front glass entry door. Video surveillance provided the officers with suspect descriptors and at 9:30 a.m. December 11, 2024 an OPP officer patrolling on William Street observed an individual matching the suspect descriptors. When the officer approached, a foot pursuit ensued resulting in an arrest of the suspect.

Charged in connection to this investigation is Jamie Paul DUBE 43 years of Tay Township with the following criminal code offences.

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused remains custody awaiting a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a later date.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Province Announces Funding for a New Collingwood Hospital

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Province Announces Funding for a New Collingwood Hospital

Collingwood, ON [12 December  2024] – Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones announced today $95.5 million to support the build of a new Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (Province Announces Funding for a New Collingwood Hospital).

The new hospital, planned for Poplar Sideroad, will have increased capacity with 132 fully private inpatient beds and expanded access to key services, including intensive care, emergency, diagnostic imaging, and operating suites.

“This is a monumental day in Collingwood’s history. The new hospital will transform patient care and ensure our residents can receive high-quality care close to home”, said Mayor Hamlin. “We have been working tirelessly to secure this new hospital and I am thrilled to say we did it,” said Mayor Hamlin. “I am grateful to Premier Ford and Deputy Premier Jones for this essential investment in our region’s future.”

The Town of Collingwood has shown its commitment to the hospital redevelopment by allocating $3.9M from the proceeds of the Hydro utility sale and transferring reserve funds. In addition, the Town secured the lands on Poplar Sideroad for the hospital as part of the community benefits obtained from a developer through the Ministerial Zoning Order.

The Town of Collingwood extends its gratitude to the community leaders and stakeholders who have been instrumental in championing, fundraising, and advocating for the hospital redevelopment. The CGMH Board of Directors, CGMH Foundation, MPP Brian Saunderson’s office, current and past Collingwood Council, and municipalities in the South Georgian Bay Region have all worked relentlessly to raise funds and elevate the profile of this imperative project.

“Thank you to all of those who made this happen. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with CGMH and the South Georgian Bay Regional Mayors and Councils on the next steps for this project,” said Mayor Hamlin.

For up-to-date information on the hospital redevelopment, visit yourfuturehospital.com.

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Blizzard Warnings Issued For Parts Of Southern Ontario | #forecast

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Blizzard Warnings Issued For Parts Of Southern Ontario | #forecast

Ongoing blizzard conditions in squalls across parts of southern Ontario.

Blustery winds and blowing snow creating hazardous travel and road closures. Meteorologist Nadine Powell has the details.

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AI Expert on Who Will Lose Jobs to AI First | Moonshots

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AI Expert on Who Will Lose Jobs to AI First | Moonshots

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Kai-Fu Lee is the Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, a venture capital firm he founded in 2009 that manages over $2 billion in assets and focuses on fostering the next generation of Chinese high-tech companies.

In 2023, Lee launched 01.AI, a startup that built AI applications tailored for China, including Wanzhi, a productivity assistant similar to Microsoft Office 365 Copilot. As a leading figure in artificial intelligence, Lee continues to shape the tech landscape in China, where he recently noted that Chinese AI models are only 6 to 9 months behind their U.S. counterparts.

He has authored influential books such as AI Superpowers (2018) and AI 2041 (2021) and was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2013. Earlier in his career, Lee held prominent positions in tech, including Vice President at Google, President of Google China (2005-2009), and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft (2000- 2005). He also founded and led Microsoft Research Asia from 1998 to 2000. Lee remains a highly respected thought leader in AI and continues to drive innovation in the field. I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies.

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TWO ATV’S STOLEN FROM RESIDENCE IN ORO-MEDONTE

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TWO ATV’S STOLEN FROM RESIDENCE IN ORO-MEDONTE

(Orillia, ON) -The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a theft that occurred at a residence in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On Saturday December 7, 2024, at approximately 4:00 pm, Orillia OPP received a call for service regarding two all terrain vehicles (ATV’S) being stolen from a residence located in the Township of Oro-Medonte. The suspect is believed to have entered the garage of the residence overnight between Friday December 6, 2024, and the morning of Saturday December 7, 2024. There were two All-Terraine Vehicles (ATV) removed from the property.

The Orillia OPP are calling on the public to assist in identifying the suspects. Anyone with Security footage along Ski Trails Road within the Township of Oro-Medonte, and/or anyone that might have seen suspicious activity within the area on that evening is asked to contact the Orillia OPP.

ATV #1 is a 2021 Ski-Doo 900 Renegade, Black in colour.

ATV #2 is a 2019 Ski-Doo 600 Blizzard, Pink, White and Black in colour.

Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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zollotech: iOS 18.2 is Out! – What’s New?

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zollotech: iOS 18.2 is Out! – What’s New?

iOS 18.2 Released and iOS 18.2 is out to all iPhones.

iOS 18.2 brings many new Features including Apple Intelligence features with Genmoji with new Emoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, Writing Tools, Magic Wand and many new Updates, Features and Changes to older iPhones as well. iOS 18.2 also bring bugs fixes, performance improvements and Battery improvements.

In this video we show you everything new in iOS 18.2 using iPad Pro M4, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 11 and iPhone 16 Pro Max #iOS18 #iPhone #Apple

Apple released iPadOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 Sequoia, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, HomePod OS 18.2, and visionOS 2.2 iOS 18.2 Security Updates – https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100

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VIDEO |Top 10 Plays from the CIBC PPA Finals

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Town of The Blue Mountains Statement on OPP Funding

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Town of The Blue Mountains Statement on OPP Funding

The Town of The Blue Mountains is welcoming the news that the Ontario government is proposing to provide over $77 million in financial relief to small and rural municipalities to help offset the increased cost of services provided by the Ontario Province Police (OPP). 

Prior to the funding announcement, the Town of The Blue Mountains was facing a nearly 20% increase in OPP costing. Under the proposed billing changes from the Province the Town will receive $487,645 in financial support and lower the increase in OPP costing to 3%.

“We are very pleased to have received this funding from the Province,” says Mayor Andrea Matrosovs. “As Council and Town staff continue to work on a draft 2025 budget, this will help us lower the projected tax rate increase while delivering the services our ratepayers expect. I’d like to thank Solicitor General Kerzner for hearing our concerns as a rural municipality and providing this relief.”

The Town will release a draft budget later this month for public review and input. The proposed budget will include the 2024 operating budget, a five-year capital budget, and proposed Fees and Charges. The purpose of the proposed budget is to serve as a starting point for budget discussions with Council and members of the public. 

The budget will be reviewed and deliberated by Council at a series of special budget meetings beginning on January 7, 2025.  Residents are encouraged to participate and share feedback with Council throughout the budget process. To learn about how to participate at a meeting or how to provide comments, please contact the Town Clerk or visit www.thebluemountains.ca/participate.

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