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QELA’s
St ud e nt
N ews l et t er

The Informer Volume 2, Issue 5

January 2009

INSIDE THIS
World News 1
World News
National News 2
The Obama Era Coffee Drinkers
Quebec News 3 Barack Obama has sworn in as
Hallucinate More
the 44th U.S. president. Peo- A British study found that
Tips o Boost Energy 4
ple around the world watched people who drink more than
History of Valentine 4
the historic moment. Obama seven cups of coffee a day

is the first black U.S. presi- hear voices and see things
Games 4

dent. His speech called for a more than others. We do not

Trivia 4
new era of responsibility. know if this is because of the
caffeine or the kind of people
who drink lots of coffee.
Do You
Octuplets Born in
Have News California
to Share? Octuplets were born nine
weeks early in Southern Cali-
Send it to fornia. The six boys and two
Better Days in the
Vicki Hugli girls are doing well. This is
Year of the Ox?
the second set of live octu-
Newsletter Editor The Chinese New Year, the
plets in U.S. history.
Year of the Ox, began on
at
January 26th. The festival is
vhuegli_qlwg@hotmail.com
about hope and wishes for
This project made possible through fund- success. Many hope that the
ing from a joint IFPCA funding initiative of
the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills new year will see better eco-
and the Direction de l’éducation des
adultes et de l’action communautaire. nomic times.
 National News
New Budget Snow-Shoveling
Announced Heart Attacks
Four Ottawa men had heart attacks
The Conservatives presented their
while shovelling snow on the same
new budget on January 27th. The $40
day. 15 cm had fallen on the city the
billion package to help the economy
day before. Shovelling and the cold
has had mixed reviews. The NDP and
can be hard on the heart. People with
the Bloc have rejected the plan. The
heart problems are advised to take it
Liberals accept the plan if certain
easy while clearing snow
conditions are met.

Budget Highlights:
• Tax breaks for lower and
middle class
• Tax breaks for seniors
• Help for people who are out
of work
• Money for infrastructure
• Loans to auto makers
Canadians
Approve of Obama
Liberal Leader A poll showed that over 80% of Ca-

Ahead in the Polls nadians approve of Barack Obama.

In a new poll, Prime Minister Harper Many think he can get the economy

had 35% approval. New Liberal leader, back on track. They also feel that he

Michael Ignatieff, had 44% approval. will see to global warming. Some be-

Many think Ignatieff would have a lieve he can improve peace in the

better rapport with the new U.S. Mideast.

president.

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Quebec News
Protesters Want
French Name for
Ski Event
“Crashed Ice” is the name of a ski
event put on by Red Bull. A small
group in Montreal protested the use
of the English name for the event in
Quebec City. The group has sug-
gested French names. Red Bull does
not want to change the name be-
cause it is used around the world.
Missing Hunter
Found
A missing hunter was found alive at
the northern tip of Quebec. The
hunter went missing after the ice floe
he was on broke away from shore. His
friend called for help and a search
started. He was later found.

Jos. Louis Fined

for Advertising to
Kids
Jos. Louis are popular Quebec-made
Man Dead after
snack cakes. Despite their popular-
Train Crash
ity, the cakes cannot be advertised
A man died after a Via Rail train col-
to children. The cake company was
lided with a vehicle in Quebec City.
fined $44,000 for breaking Que-
The train dragged the vehicle for sev-
bec’s law that bans advertising to
eral hundred metres. Witnesses say
kids under 13 years old.
the security barrier and flashing lights
were working, but the vehicle didn’t
22% of Quebec kids are stop. Police are looking into the crash.
overweight or obese.
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The History of
Tips to Boost Energy
Valentine's Day
Less sun and cold weather can make peo-
Valentine’s Day is just around
the corner. Do you know the
ple tired. Here are a few tips to help you
history behind the day of ro- boost your energy.
mance?
1. Drink lots of water. Low energy is of-
One legend says ten caused by not drinking enough wa-
that Valentine was ter.
a priest in ancient
Rome. At this time, 2. Eat less sugar. Too much sugar can
single men were make energy levels go up and down
thought to be bet-
too quickly.
ter soldiers. Mar-
riage was not al- 3. Eat more protein. Lack of protein
lowed. Valentine did not agree, so
causes fatigue. Pack some nuts for a
he married young lovers in secret.
When the emperor found out, Val-
quick and easy protein snack.
entine was put to death.

Find out more at:

www.history.com/minisit
es/valentine

Games and Trivia

Sudoku
Fill in the missing numbers so every row,
column, and quadrant has the numbers 1
through 9.
Riddle
I can be cracked. I can be made. I can be told.
I can be played. What am I?
Trivia
1. What is the term used for a charged atom?

2. What is the capital of Greece?

3. Find the link: bed-story-magazine.

4. Complete the expression: Hit the nail on

________. (2 words)

Check answers below.

4. the head 3. time 2. Athens Trivia: 1. an ion
Riddle: a joke

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