Franklin Edition

Vol. 277-1  April 1, 2024

Ph: Helen 021 644 427


Everybody's Talking

Screen to sanctuary: As a teen actress in the 1957 film Loving You, newcomer Dolores Hart kissed Elvis Presley, marking her Hollywood debut. Her nine more films hinted at a glittering career. But while portraying St. Clare in Francis of Assisi in 1964, she met Pope John XXIII and told him of her role. He proclaimed, No, you are Clare! This helped redirect her path. Hart then broke an engagement, bid adieu to acting, and became a nun at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Connecticut (U.S.). She did attend the 2012 Academy Awards, where God Is the Bigger Elvis, a documentary chronicling her journey, earned an Oscar nod.

Long and lonely road: An amazing road connects Kashgar, China, with Islamabad, Pakistan. The Karakoram Highway snakes its way around mountains and through valleys for 800kms. Without this highway, much of the area would not be accessible. The road was built between 1959 and 1978 through an agreement between both countries. Over the course of the construction, over 24,000 workers dodged mudslides and rockfalls to get the job done. To this day, the road requires considerable maintenance to keep it functioning. Tourists who decide to travel this road are rewarded with beautiful views of mountains, glaciers, and alpine lakes.

Costly fix: Hiring a tradesman to come fix something can get pretty expensive these days, but it's not usually something to go berserk about. Not so for a man in Malaga, Spain. The fellow realised he had a broken pipe that needed tending, so he called a local plumber. When the tradesman arrived, he took a look at the job and provided a quote. However, the man was not impressed and got quite angry at the cost of the job. He was so irate, in fact, that he held the plumber hostage. Luckily, neighbours in the apartment building heard the ruckus and called police, who were able to intervene and arrest the angry man.

Shadowy art: Can shadows made from cut up cardboard boxes be considered art? To followers of a Japanese man named Kuronushi, the answer is a resounding yes! Kuronushi arranges pieces of cardboard in various ways. The seemingly mismatched piles of material don't look like anything unusual. But shine a light on the creations, and the shadows on the wall become art. One of Kuronushi's shadows reveals a pirate ship and, when the pile of cardboard is rotated, the ship turns into the pirate Jack Sparrow from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. The artist also created Harry Potter shadow art, to the delight of his fans.

Quotable Quotes

It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it. ~ Amelia Barr

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero

What's Happening

Social gatherings for older people: Selwyn Centres in Waiuku and Tuakau offer morning tea and a social time together for the over 65's. Tuakau : St John’s Anglican Church, George St, Tues and Wed 9.30am-midday.Contact Sue 021 060 9688. Waiuku: St Andrews Centre, Queen St Thursdays 9.30am-midday. Contact Lynn 0274 952 360. Transport can be provided at both venues.

Volunteer Community Patrollers wanted – Can you spare a minimum of 4 hours per month? Full training provided. Clean driver licence required. Waiuku 021 030 4062, Pukekohe 021 138 0135

Franklin Bridge Club at 20 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe, is the place to learn and play the most popular mind sport (card game) in the World. Enjoy a warm welcome at our very friendly club where all ages are welcome. Enquiries to Robert on 021 0265 9159.

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Trivia

1. Each player in chess has how many pieces?

2. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of what?

3. What was Juliet's last name in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?

4. What is the acronym for International Business Machines Corporation.

5. Actor Boris Karloff famously portrayed Lurch, Frankenstein's monster, or Wolf Man?

Your Weekly Horoscope

ariesAries (March 21 - April 20)
Your birthday month could be the perfect time to develop new goals. In addition, the end of this week may be a good time for you to plan how you can work toward them. Lucky numbers: 9, 12, 17, 19, 25, 38.
libraLibra (Sept 24 - Oct 23)
Over the next few weeks, you may feel in a stale­mate about how to pro­ceed in some area of your life. Be sure that you take a look at your values in order to find a solution. Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 13, 14, 26, 29.
taurusTaurus (April 21- May 21)
For the next few weeks, be on the lookout for an opportunity to achieve a long held or heartfelt goal. You may need to be a bit more proactive than usual to seek it out. Lucky numbers: 8, 10, 11, 12, 21, 29.
scorpioScorpio (Oct 24- Nov 22)
Do your current endeavours reflect your heart? If not, consider making an adjustment to find the courage to bring your life in alignment with who you are now. Lucky numbers: 15, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40.
geminiGemini (May 22- June 21)
You may find yourself eager to manifest every­thing you desire over the next few weeks. Perhaps you need to take a step back and prioritise what is most important to you now. Lucky numbers: 6, 10, 18, 24, 32, 33.
sagittariusSagittarius (Nov23-Dec21)
Things may go fairly smoothly for you over the next few weeks. How­ever, there might be an opportunity, if you seek out its potential, to reach the next level. Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 13, 14, 26, 29.
cancerCancer (June 22 - July 23)
By default, Cancers often place heart over head in their decision making. But early this week, you may come across an opportunity to play with balancing that dynamic. Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 10, 18, 27, 28.
capricornCapricorn (Dec 22- Jan 20)
Early in the week, your ability to dig in and push past obstacles to achieve success may be height­ened. Don't neglect your connection to others in the process. Lucky numbers: 15, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40.
leoLeo (July 24 - Aug 23)
You may have a con­tinued opportunity to reach beyond yourself and expand your role in the world. You need to be sure your efforts in this regard align with your values. Lucky num­bers: 2, 4, 11, 26, 27, 32.
aquariusAquarius (Jan 21- Feb 19)
What are you passionate about achieving in the world? This week may offer an opportunity to start a process bringing transformational changes for you and others. Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 13, 30, 33, 39.
virgoVirgo (Aug 24 - Sept 23)
Midweek, your normally detailed and disciplined thought process may feel confused and mud­dled. Take a few deep breathes. This might pass in a few days. Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 14, 27, 36, 39.
piscesPisces (Feb 20 - March 20)
Are you clear about how you want to proceed next? Now may be a good time to communicate with others to find an opportunity so all will achieve a common goal. Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 11, 13, 17, 35.
Lucky numbers for the week: Lucky numbers this week: This week's odds favour Aries winners with the luckiest number being 17.

Did you know

To the grave: In ancient Egypt, the dead took their recipes to the grave with them, literally. Researchers have found hieroglyphs on the walls of tombs that depict recipes for food, believed to have been used as references for the afterlife.

The john: Societies use many names for the word toilet, but one of the most popular is the john. That's because Sir John Harrington designed the first flushing toilet in 1596. He was one of Queen Elizabeth I's godchildren.

Started early: American Selena Gomes, born in 1992, has become one of the biggest stars of her generation. She got her acting start at a young age, appearing on the children's television show Barney and Friends from 2002 to 2004.

Big headache: World War II Italian dictator Benito Mussolini wouldn't eat mashed potatoes. That's because he claimed they caused him to have migraine headaches.

Donut lovers: Canadians really like their donuts, those round, yummy, sweet, spongy cakes with a hole in the middle. In fact, Canada boasts more donut shops per capita than any other country in the world.

On the lighter side

Babies born on 31st March are the easiest to prank on April Fools Day. They were literally born yesterday!

Believe nothing and trust no one this April Fools Day. So its just like any other day!

I dont always joke on April Fools Day .... Just kidding, I do!

What do you call a hammer bought on April Fools Day? A Tool!

The jokes on you, April Fools Day. I can be fooled any day of the year!

Why can September jump so high? Because its Spring!

Answers

1. 16 2. The number 13 3. Capulet 4. IBM 5. Frankenstein's monster