Our Chair Renae was given an “awful” introduction by Sgt Richard, but survived intact,
and after some Olympic banter, we proceeded with an “out of sync” invocation
and after some Olympic banter, we proceeded with an “out of sync” invocation
PP Jim proposed the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Paris
Thanks for the photos Davo
President’s Report from Deborah
- Cluster meeting, but under the weather
- The Rotary Club of Cooroy and domestic violence
- Free shirts to Stephen
- Friday – DV Walk
- Top Blokes – Maleny has similar
- RYDA – big turnout by Caloundra
- (recognition needed)
- Fuel for School High ISYF – Integrated Family and Youth Services next week.
Renae – new cafe in Caloundra lane. From Toowoomba – social enterprise cafe.
Darryl noted that the cafes were not happy about the competition feel that they are competing with government.
Dave talked to sorry Dave talked about his "new baby" however last week "nothing was working" – turns out the that general-purpose outlet was installed upside down. Off = On.
Bob - RYPEN – no "date" yet? Watch this space line we will need to coordinate schools with Cal Pac. I, see they are looking for roles on their executive team.
Daryl's granddaughter Lilly was married on Friday to her same sex partner – "great program"
Richard gave us some interesting and useful facts suitable for display on toilet walls.
I have a scanning program to read text - hopefully most warts removed.
I have a scanning program to read text - hopefully most warts removed.
Dolphins are thought of as one of the most intelligent species in the animal kingdom - and experts believe they have put their ingenuity to use in the pursuit of getting “high".
Extraordinary scenes filmed for a new documentary, young dolphins were seen carefully manipulating a certain kind of puffer fish which, if provoked, releases a nerve toxin.
Though large doses of the toxin can be deadly, in small amounts it is known to produce a narcotic effect, and the dolphins appeared to have worked out how to make the fish release just the right amount.
Carefully chewing on the puffer and passing it between one another, the marine mammals then enter what seems to be a trance-like state.
The behaviour was captured on camera by the makers of Dolphins: Spy in the Pod, a series produced for BBC One by the award-winning wildlife documentary producer John Downer.
Rob Pilley, a zoologist who also worked as a producer on the series, told the Sunday Times: "This was a case of young dolphins purposely experimenting with something we know to be intoxicating. "After chewing the puffer gently and passing it round, they began acting most peculiarly, hanging around with their noses at the surface as if fascinated by their own reflection.
1. Fortune cookies are not Chinese
Despite them being handed out in many western-based Chinese restaurants at the end of a meal these days, the fortune cookie is not from China. Rather, it was brought to the US by the Japanese. They are rarely foundinChina, and are often seen as a symbol of American cuisine.
Despite them being handed out in many western-based Chinese restaurants at the end of a meal these days, the fortune cookie is not from China. Rather, it was brought to the US by the Japanese. They are rarely foundinChina, and are often seen as a symbol of American cuisine.
2. The Buddha was not fat
The popular image of the fat, laughing buddha with a big friendly belly is completely inaccurate. This is actually a 10th century folk hero in Chinese lore called Budai - and the two have been confused over time. In fact, Buddha was an ascetic who prayed under a lotus tree eating almost nothing to achieve enlightenment.
The popular image of the fat, laughing buddha with a big friendly belly is completely inaccurate. This is actually a 10th century folk hero in Chinese lore called Budai - and the two have been confused over time. In fact, Buddha was an ascetic who prayed under a lotus tree eating almost nothing to achieve enlightenment.
3. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was not composed by Mozart
It has been widely whispered that the classic children's song was composed by the Austrian musician when he was five years old. Actually, it originated from a French folk song which Mozart composed variations of when he was 25 and 26 years old.
It has been widely whispered that the classic children's song was composed by the Austrian musician when he was five years old. Actually, it originated from a French folk song which Mozart composed variations of when he was 25 and 26 years old.
4. "Golf" does not stand for a misogynistic slogan
There is a widespread misconception that "golf" stands for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. However, there is no evidence for this - and "golf" as a word existed in the Middle Ages period as a standalone word.
There is a widespread misconception that "golf" stands for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. However, there is no evidence for this - and "golf" as a word existed in the Middle Ages period as a standalone word.
5. Vikings did not wear horns on their helmets
An iconic image for identifying the invaders, there is no historical evidence it is accurate. In fact, the horns on helmets for Vikings come from an opera scene by Richard Wagner of Der Ring des Nibelungen.
An iconic image for identifying the invaders, there is no historical evidence it is accurate. In fact, the horns on helmets for Vikings come from an opera scene by Richard Wagner of Der Ring des Nibelungen.
6. The Great Wal of China is not the only human-made object visible from space
None of the Apollo astronauts reported seeing any specific human-made object from the Moon. Even Earth-orbiting astronauts can barely see it. City lights, however, are easily visible on the night side of Earth from orbit.
None of the Apollo astronauts reported seeing any specific human-made object from the Moon. Even Earth-orbiting astronauts can barely see it. City lights, however, are easily visible on the night side of Earth from orbit.
7 Napoleon was not short
The "Little Corporal's" height was recorded in French feet - five feet two inches - which is five feet seven inches in English feet. This was, in fact, slightly taller than the average Frenchman at the time.
The "Little Corporal's" height was recorded in French feet - five feet two inches - which is five feet seven inches in English feet. This was, in fact, slightly taller than the average Frenchman at the time.
8. John F Kennedy did not identify himself as a doughnut
Legend has it that because the US President used the indefinite article "ein" in his famous announcement to Germany "Ich bin ein Berliner", he actually said that he was a donut. This is not true. His sentence was the standard way for a German to identify themselves as someone from Berlin, as was intended.
Legend has it that because the US President used the indefinite article "ein" in his famous announcement to Germany "Ich bin ein Berliner", he actually said that he was a donut. This is not true. His sentence was the standard way for a German to identify themselves as someone from Berlin, as was intended.
9. Three kings did not visit the baby Jesus
One of the most re-told stories of al time, this account is not exactly found in the Bible. Instead, it says that kings might visit the baby -and elsewhere three gifts are described - leading painters to draw three kings with presents. But the exact number of kings and the belief that their names wereBalthazar, Melchior and Casper is no where in the Bible.
One of the most re-told stories of al time, this account is not exactly found in the Bible. Instead, it says that kings might visit the baby -and elsewhere three gifts are described - leading painters to draw three kings with presents. But the exact number of kings and the belief that their names wereBalthazar, Melchior and Casper is no where in the Bible.
10. When earthworms are cut in half, two baby earthworms are not born
Only the front half may survive - the back end dies. Very few kinds of worm are able to do this.
Only the front half may survive - the back end dies. Very few kinds of worm are able to do this.
Despite a comment of "10 minutes we won’t get back" Richard’s talk was warmly received by the Club.
Marriage is like a game of Bridge.
It starts with hearts and diamonds, and ends with clubs and spades.
It starts with hearts and diamonds, and ends with clubs and spades.
Dave invited anyone to log into the Accounts and see how it all see how the magic happened.
Renae - request for "anything sensible”
Jim - Repair Cafe is now 15 years old. It's a bit cross bred with Rotary here in Caloundra. It started in Holland.
Chris is still not well. Warryn is in Stanthorpe.
Darryl - Bohol – Dexter not responding. They have severe weather there – it will take three months before digestive system fires up. No pig or cow manure available - hopefully goat will work okay. Booster pump arrived. Dr. Ritza will deliver.
Richard - Joke from Warryn – Game of peekaboo ended in ICU.
Pam - Pam is “fine” after her episode last week - thanks to Robin and Roger
Talked to Merv – back to Rotary soon.
Sent a card to Elaine – home today
Talked to Merv – back to Rotary soon.
Sent a card to Elaine – home today
Gateway Discussion
RYPEN is the Rotary Youth Program of ENrichment.
Davo getting wound up