The Biggest Cash Robberyin BritainFebruary 22, 2006

On this day in history, a bunch of movie inspired ‘gangsters’ decided they were tired of the struggle and executed the largest cash robbery in British history. They tied up several people, abducted and threatened the family of the manager and stole £53,116,760 in bank notes from Securitas Cash Management Ltd in Vale Road, Tonbridge, Kent. To think we only see these things in movies...

Earth, meet Steve Jobs.February 24, 1955

‘iKnow’ this is a historic day! This adopted boy from a humble background grew up to become the world’s most successful CEO of our time, presiding over the development of the Mac, the game changing iPhone and the revolutionary iPad. Apple, under Jobs’ reign, became the most valuable company of all time. His birthday is now celebrated by the company as Steve Jobs Day. What’s your favourite Apple product?

Let Me See Your Tootsie RollFebruary 23, 1896

When Austrian-born confectioner Leo Hirshfield named the iconic chewy chocolate candy after his five-year-old daughter, Clara, affectionately called ‘Tootsie,’ little did he know he was creating an empire. The candy quickly became a customer favorite and propelled Hirshfield’s modest corner store into a nation-wide enterprise that is now a multinational corporation, Tootsie Roll Industries. Today, Tootsie Rolls are available in eight popular sizes and varieties: Midgees, Mini-Midgees, 5-Cent, 10-Cent, 20-Cent, Giant Bar, Count Good Bag, and Snack Bar.

Plan for the weekend, but also check out the novel and exciting happenings that took place on these three days in history. If you have any interesting factoids of your own, share them with us by tweeting @thewkndr #wkndhstry.

Just over a week since the launch of his second album, The 8 Year Affair, Protoje will be hitting the stage for his first show of 2013, ‘Live from the Capital.’ The event will be held at Edna Manley College on February 23, at 8pm.

Showcasing his new songs, Protoje, backed by his band Indiggnation, will be accompanied by Tessanne Chin, Chris Watts and Toi, all of whom are featured on The 8 Year Affair. Tickets cost $1,000 and are available at Bookophilia and the Bob Marley Museum, both on Hope Road, as well as Base Kingston in Manor Park.

Copies of the album will be available for sale at the event.

live from the capital

protoje The Indiggnation

Photo credit: El Peru

DOB: February 21, 1989

COunTRIES vISITED: USA, England, Kenya, Antigua

COunTRIES wOuLD MOST LIkE TO vISIT: Fiji, Brazil, Portugal

wknD DRInk: Piña Colada

Singer. Songwriter. Supergirl.

DenyqueDenyque

what do you do?I am officially a recording artiste/songwriter/performer/entertainer/artist in most aspects of the word, because I draw as well. I love being really artsy.

what was your best weekend ever?We (Jade, my manager and I) have this thing, we call it Fuck-Off Fridays. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a Friday, but it’s just a day where we do no work whatsoever and we just take the day and do whatever we want. So one Friday, we went to Negril and came back on Sunday and it was pretty cool. We stayed at Sunset on the Beach and we tanned, we walked up and down on the beach, we rode little scooters. The only thing we didn’t do was jet-ski, ’cause I’m not an A-grade swimmer and I’m not trying to kill off myself.

what’s it been like filming Mywknd on wkndrTv?I’ve loved it! I’ve always wanted to do something like this, a whole reality thing. I want to start my own reality show. I haven’t solidified any topics, so I don’t know what it would be like. Jade and I, we’re like best friends and we have eventful lives. Sometimes I don’t know if the things that happen to us happen to other people; it’s crazy.

Pineapple-Jalapeno MargatiniMakes 1 drink

-1 ounce jalapeno-cilantro simple syrup (recipe follows)

-2 ounces pineapple juice

-1 1/2 ounces tequila blanco

-1/2 ounce triple sec

-Squeeze of lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold. Strain into a glass. (Rim glass with salt first if desired.)

Jalapeno-CilantroSimple SyrupMakes 5 ounces

1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1 jalapeno, sliced1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil for a few minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture is clear and slightly thickened. Strain and let cool.

Recipe from www.tasty-trials.com

@thewkndrCheck out the feedback love we got from our fol-lowers on Twitter, telling us how they spent their weekends, what they love about the wkndr and our November bucket list!

@rikipooh#SigmaRun2013 *run* @thewkndr #mywknd

@WolfKiddDoMo\o/ :D “@FlakesTheDude @gabsi77 & vocals by @WolfKiddDoMo !!! #RockBandLIVE #mywknd”

@TinaLingLingSharing the 2 for 1 special @CafeBlueJa Cool Blue with good friends @jujuray #mywknd instagr.am/p/VzgacaRRLj/

@KerrieARichards@thewkndr #mywknd Chinese New Year celebrations in Mandeville. Starting @ 6pm @ the Super Plus Centre Court Yard pic.twitter.com/NStVm2JN

@lezpezdimepieceTaking in Basil Dawkins’ latest... ‘Dangerous Ambitions’. Should be good! At Little Little Theatre @thewkndr #sundayfunday

The Twilight Saga: Breaking

Dawn Pt. 2 (A-16)

Carib 54:30pm, 4:45pm, 8:15pm and 8:30pmPalace Cineplex 5:40 and 8:50Palace Multiplex5:50pm, 6pm, 9:10pm

Parker (A-18)Carib 5 5:10pm and 8:20pmPalace Cineplex 5:40pm and 8:40pmPalace Multiplex 6pm and 9pmOdeon Cineplex 5:15pm and 8pm

A Haunted House (A-18)Carib 5 5:30pm and 8:30pmPalace Multiplex 9:15pmOdeon Cineplex 8:30pm

A Good Day to Die Hard (A-18)Carib 5 5:20pm and 8:15pmPalace Cineplex 8:45pmPalace Multiplex 6:10pm and 9pm

Safe Haven (A-16)Carib 5 5:15pmPalace Multiplex 6pm (Friday only)

Bullet to the Head (A-18)Carib 5 8:25pmPalaca Multiplex 9:10pm

Hansel and Gretel: witch Hunters in 3D (A-18)Carib 5 5:20pm and 8:30pm

Argo (A-18)Palace Cineplex 5:30pmPalace Multiplex 6pmOdeon Cineplex 5pm

Tad the Lost Explorer n 3D (u)Palace Cineplex 2:45pmPalace Multiplex 6pm

Life of Pi in 3D (PG-13)Palace Cineplex 2:30pm

wknd movies

Corporate mingleCourts, Constant Spring Rd6pm-10pmADM: Free

Blues on the GreenEmancipation Park6pm-8pmADM: Free

Acoustic Live with Jason wortonBookophilia, 92 Hope Rd7pmADM: Free

MvP FridaysPulse Centre, 38A Trafalgar Rd8pm-2amADM: Free

Bliss Bridal Boutique Bachelorette Party (Ladies only)Jonkonoo Lounge, Wyndham Hotel8pm-12amADM: $2,000 (presold only, available at Bliss Bridal Boutique)

Bacchanal FridaysMas Camp, Stadium North8pm-2amADM: $1,200 (presold); $1,500 (at the gate); $2,500 (VIP presold); $3,000 (VIP at the gate)

Baileys & Friends in ConcertRedbones Blues Café9pmADM: $1,000

Yoga in the ParkHope Botanical Gardens6:45amADM: $500

wedding SpectacularWyndham Kingston, 77 Knustford Blvd10am-8pmADM: $600 (presold); $800 (at the gate)

Friday

saturday

Bookophilia Children’s ReadingBookophilia, 92 Hope Rd1pm-2pmADM: Free

Live from the CapitalEdna Manley College8pmADM: $1,000

Island Mas Soca villageVillage Blues Bar10pm-4amADM: $1,200 (ladies 3 for 1 before 11:30pm)

Mike’s Super Club featuring the Jazz BandSaturday February 23 at 7:00 pm633-7000Special Accommodations packages starting from US$337.50

ultra ++ Dancehall nightFiction Night Club10:30pmADM: $1,500 (female); $2,000 (male)

wedding SpectacularWyndham Kingston, 77 Knustford Blvd10am-8pmADM: $600 (presold); $800 (at the gate)

national Gallery Jamaica Monthly Sunday OpeningNational Gallery11am-4pmADM: Free

Arts in the ParkHope Botanical Gardens2pm-8pmADM: Free

Grill and BillMicNads Fashion, Limelight HWT4pmADM: Free

Moment of JazzCafé Moment, 96 Hope Rd6pm-10pmADM: $1,500 (presold); $2,500 (at the gate)

Poetry in MotionManchester Golf Club6pmADM: $1,000 (children); $1,500 (adults presold); $2,000 (at the gate)

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