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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 😋🍴 Discover Cary (Eat & Drink): Goji Bistro
• ❤️ Discover Cary (Charity): Spreading Kindness in Cary
• 🏈 Reader Poll: Super Bowl Showdown
• ✈️ Airline Travel: Hello, Honolulu, Hawaii!
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🎁 Adventure starts close to home: Thank You For Your Gift
• 📅 Events: Planning your week in Cary?
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Question: What is the difference between skeleton and luge?
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Goji Bistro
Goji Bistro is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight's readers for our Discover Cary project. If you've had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
Goji Bistro (now Goji y Agave) in Cary, NC, is a family-owned fusion restaurant that combines bold Mexican and Asian flavors made from scratch, offering everything from authentic pho and Thai curries to sizzling fajitas and handcrafted margaritas.
Check out their menu on their website: Goji Bistro
Address: 100 Maynard Crossing Ct, Cary, NC 27513 | Get Directions
Goji Bistro
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Spreading Kindness in Cary
MOM’s Valentine for You, a Cary-based nonprofit, is rebranding to reflect a broader mission of supporting people experiencing loneliness—not just widows—during Valentine’s Day. Originally focused on widows and widowers, the organization now encourages nominations for anyone who might need a boost, including caregivers and single individuals.
Each gift includes a bouquet of fresh flowers, a handwritten message, and a personal delivery from a volunteer. These gestures are meant to offer emotional connection during a time that can often amplify feelings of isolation.
The organization is operating under urgency, with less than a week until Valentine’s Day 2026. Community members are encouraged to donate or volunteer to help make the initiative a success.
Donations start at $15 per bouquet, with all funds directed to supplies and delivery. The organization is also accepting submissions of individuals who would benefit from a Valentine’s Day surprise.
Do you know someone that might be alone on Valentine's Day?
It doesn't have to be a widow/widower . It can be a single person or a caregiver or just a friend that you want to make their Valentine's Day special. Suggest a name
Each Bouquet Includes:
Fresh flowers artfully arranged with care
A handwritten message of love
Delivered by a caring volunteer
A heartfelt reminder that our community sees and values them
Your Gift Makes an Immediate Impact
$15 — 1 bouquet for a neighbor
$45 — 3 bouquets
Every dollar goes directly toward flowers, supplies, and delivery.
Ready to help? Donate, volunteer, or learn more.
🏈 Reader Poll: Super Bowl Showdown
Super Bowl XLIX featured a classic matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
🏆 Super Bowl LX (2026) – Patriots vs. Seahawks
📅 Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
⏰ Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (local Cary, NC time)
📺 TV Channel: NBC — you can watch live on your local NBC affiliate in Cary (over-the-air and on cable)
📺 Also Available On: Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo and streaming via Peacock and other live-TV streaming platforms with NBC access
If you had to pick a winner before kickoff — who are you taking?
Who wins this Super Bowl battle?
Hello, Honolulu, Hawaii!
Gateway to Island Paradise and History
Welcome to Honolulu, where turquoise waters meet golden beaches, where ancient traditions blend with modern energy, and where volcanic peaks create a stunning backdrop to city life.
While there are no direct flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), convenient connecting flights through major hubs make reaching this Pacific paradise easier than ever.
Whether you're drawn by world-famous beaches, powerful wartime history, or island adventures, Honolulu offers the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration.
Why Visit Honolulu?
Waikiki Beach:
This is one of the most famous stretches of sand in the world, and for good reason. Spend your days surfing gentle waves, lounging under swaying palms, or strolling the beachfront promenade lined with shops and restaurants—all with Diamond Head's dramatic silhouette as your backdrop.Pearl Harbor:
This historic site marks where the United States entered World War II and honors those who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial, walk the decks of the USS Missouri, and explore powerful exhibits that bring this pivotal moment in history to life.Diamond Head:
Just a short distance from Waikiki, this iconic volcanic crater offers a moderately challenging hike to breathtaking summit views. The trail takes you through tunnels and up steep stairs, rewarding you with panoramic vistas of Honolulu, the Pacific Ocean, and the entire southern coastline.
Travel Guides – Here are two comprehensive travel guides to help you plan your trip.
Lonely Planet Honolulu & Waikiki provides expert insights on navigating the islands, from hidden beaches to the best local food spots and cultural experiences.
Go Hawaii Oahu Official Travel Site offers comprehensive information from Hawaii's official tourism authority, including beaches, activities, cultural experiences, and detailed regional guides across the island.
Learn about more family trips built for adventurers of all ages.
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: The short answer - Luge is feet-first, face-up. Skeleton is head-first, face-down.
Luge and skeleton are high-speed Winter Olympic sliding sports, with luge athletes racing feet-first on their backs, and skeleton racers going head-first on their stomachs. Lugers achieve faster speeds (up to 90 mph or (145 km/h})) due to a more aerodynamic position, whereas skeleton racers use a running start, hitting speeds of 80 mph (130-140 km/h).
Key Differences:
Position: Luge is feet-first, face-up. Skeleton is head-first, face-down.
Start: Luge begins with a seated start; Skeleton uses a running start.
Steering: Luge is steered using calf pressure on the runners; Skeleton is steered with subtle body movements, shoulder pressure, and knee taps.
Sled: Luge sleds are heavier, while skeleton sleds are thinner and more skeleton-like, hence the name.
Events: Luge has singles, doubles, and team relay. Skeleton features individual men's and women's competitions.
Danger: Both are dangerous, but due to the head-first, face-down position, skeleton is often considered more frightening, despite higher injury rates in some studies.
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