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Fun Holidays

Sunday April 14

International Moment of Laughter Day

On April 14, stop, smell the roses, and laugh a little (or a lot), because it is International Moment of Laughter Day.

 

The unofficial holiday, created by humorologist Izzy Gesell, encourages people to forget the stresses of daily life and give into the healing and relaxing power of laughter.

Reduces Stress

Medical studies have shown that laughing reduces stress, increases blood flow, and lowers blood sugar levels. Some studies have found that people who laugh just before going to bed are much more likely to sleep better than those who did not.

Spreads Happiness

In addition to its health benefits, laughter also has social advantages. People who are jovial tend to be quickly accepted in social groups and have an easier time making friends. Laughter is a way to spread joy and happiness and bring cheer in the lives of other people.

How to Celebrate?

  • Take a moment in the day to read or watch something that would make you laugh.
  • Go with family and friends to watch a comedy show or comedy movie.
  • Collect jokes and share them with colleagues, friends, and family.

Did You Know…

…that human laughter has a specific acoustic structure? Laughter can have a ha-ha-ha or ho-ho-ho structure, but it is humanly impossible to have a ha-ho-ha-ho structure to laughter.

Crime

Missing Person

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Missing Person Murray Doucette, 63

 

File: 24-2490

The Saint John Police is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing adult.

It is reported that:

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, Murray Doucette, 63, was reported missing to police. He was last heard from on Thursday, April 12, 2024, at approximately 9:11 p.m. He has been known to visit the Park area on Bridge Street, Saint John NB.

Ian is described as 5’6, and 185 lbs.

The Saint John Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.

Breaking News

O.J. Simpson Dead at 76

O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 After Cancer Battle

 

Remembering O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson — one of the most infamous high-profile Americans of all time — is dead after a cancer battle.
The former NFL great — who stood trial for the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in the ’90s, only to be acquitted — passed away Wednesday in Las Vegas … this according to his family.

On April 10, 2024, the world lost a figure whose life was marked by both triumph and tragedy. O.J. Simpson, a former NFL star turned infamous figure in the realm of law and justice, passed away. His life journey was like a rollercoaster, full of highs and lows, twists and turns that captivated the attention of millions around the globe.

Simpson’s athletic prowess on the football field earned him accolades and admiration, but it was his involvement in one of the most sensationalized criminal trials in history that etched his name into the annals of notoriety. The trial of the century, as it came to be known, transfixed the world as it unfolded, revealing the complexities of race, celebrity, and the legal system.

Despite the controversial verdict in the trial, Simpson’s legacy remained deeply polarizing. To some, he was a symbol of resilience, overcoming racial barriers to achieve success in the face of adversity. To others, he represented the flaws in the justice system and the privileges afforded to the wealthy and famous.

With his passing, the debate surrounding O.J. Simpson is sure to continue, as his life and legacy continue to be analyzed and dissected by historians, legal experts, and the public alike. Love him or loathe him, there is no denying the indelible mark he left on the cultural landscape of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Crime

Stolen Auto Investigation

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Stolen Auto Investigation – 2017 Dark Grey Honda Accord

 

File: 24-2399

The Saint John Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen vehicle.

It is alleged that:

On April 09th at approximately 2:10 p.m., a 2017 Dark Grey Honda Accord (NB license plate JPB740) as shown in the photograph, was stolen from the area of Fieldstone Drive in the North End of Saint John. The vehicle would have a small RKYC sticker displayed in the back window.

Anyone that locates the vehicle or anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.