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20th July 2020
Everybody’s Talking Honouring and Celebrating Life
Welcome to Coffee News! Hi, I’m Tania. I publish the Papakura and Manukau editions of Coffee News, a light hearted publication, filled with interesting stories and trivia for your enjoyment.
Mommy's boy: Some people will go to great lengths to help their parents in a time of need. In Brazil, a man named Heitor Schiave took it one step too far: he dressed up as his mother so he could take her driver's test on her behalf. His mother hadn't had much luck herself, having failed three times. So Schiave put on women's clothing and a wig, wore lots of makeup, and tried to talk in his mother's voice. However, the disguise did not fool Aline Mendonca, the examiner, who realised that the woman taking the test did not look like the woman pictured on her identification. Schiave was arrested for fraud. New wave furniture: Gavin Munro is a maker of furniture - but he doesn't use carpentry tools to do it. Instead, he trains the trees on his farm to grow into the form of chairs, tables, and other pieces. The result is very artistic. Located near Derby in England, his farm has oak, willow, ash and sycamore trees. When the trees are just saplings he uses molds to make them grow a certain way. To attain his final product he also prunes and grafts the trees' branches. It takes a long time for a piece of furniture to be made in this fashion – between four and eight years. Stolen goods: A woman in St. Paul, Minnesota USA, was miffed when she discovered that a package she ordered had been stolen from her porch. Hilary Smith received a text saying that the package which contained a phone charger had been delivered, so she expected to find it upon arriving home from work. In its place was a handwritten note thanking her for leaving the package on her porch so it could be stolen. The thief signed the note, “The new owner of your package.” Police in the area are warning residents to have parcels delivered when someone is home to receive them.
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Beautiful harvest: Some farmers in Bangladesh work in an environment of great beauty - at least during the time of harvest. These farmers collect water lily blossoms in the Canal of Water Lilies in the country's Barisal district. They paddle their long wooden boats through a sea of green leaves and deep pink water lily flowers, collecting the blossoms as they go. Collection is done carefully and by hand. These blossoms are a popular item at local markets, where the farmers go to sell their floral gems.
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MANUREWA RSA NOTICE We SOLD the property (land & buildings) in May 2018. The Manurewa RSA is still a full member of Clubs NZ and RNZRSA. We have used the proceeds of the sale to secure the future of WELFARE for the members and service/ex-service personnel and their whanau. We are an 'RSA without Borders'. We will continue to assist all those who approach us for remembrance and comradeship (welfare). We WILL NOT be going back into the Bar/Restaurant or Gambling business. Our focus is on support services as per the RNZRSA motto 'People helping People'. We have started a Drop In centre for members in the Freyberg Lounge. The door will be open and there will be members here. Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays 10 am to 3 pm for tea, coffee and a chat. Membership is open to anyone who wishes to belong to an RSA and its values. The subscription costs are low to reflect that we do not have the other revenue streams. The cost is just to cover the capitation we pay to other entities and also a little administration (cards/compliance etc). We welcome applications for membership but if you choose not to belong to us that does not stop our commitment to helping veterans with their entitlements. We have support service advisors on hand to assist with any queries about Veterans Affairs, ACC or entitlements attributable to service. Read our January Newsletter which is published on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Manurewa-RSA-1469137590053064 Due to the recent Manurewa RSA rule changes, we are however asking all existing members to refill in a membership form so that we might maintain the accuracy of our contact database. Looking forward to meeting all our existing and potentially new members.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov23-Dec21) You may have to exhibit your true colours to those who doubt your trustworthiness. If your heart is pure, then you might have absolutely nothing to worry about. Lucky numbers: 7, 24, 26, 30, 32, 37.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22- Jan 20)
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Your current success may bring you much satisfaction. Your confidence level could soar once you really start to appreciate the people who are helping you on your journey. Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 7, 13, 24, 37.
You may feel as if life is passing you by far too quickly. That realisation might teach you the importance of cherishing the little things in life that we take for granted. Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 12, 26, 32, 40.
LEO (July 24 - Aug 23) You may need to believe in your abilities and talents. The winds suddenly may change, and new policies may help you realise your goals can, indeed, come true. Lucky numbers: 2, 9, 13, 17, 26, 34.
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AQUARIUS (Jan 21- Feb 19) You should be able to focus on important decisions without worrying about the petty details. You may need to take the time you need to clear your head. Lucky numbers: 26, 29, 31, 32, 33, 40.
VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sept 23) You may need to value the instinctive powers that you possess. Sharing your enlightenment with younger people might help you make your own progress. Lucky numbers: 7, 12, 24, 26, 29, 36.
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Try to allow your strength of character to overcome your fears. Your sensitive mood may brighten greatly once you realise how much happiness you can create. Lucky numbers: 14, 19, 23, 24, 32, 39.
Lucky numbers this week: This week's odds favour Sagittarius winners with the luckiest number being 7.
Did you know? Gone south: The first man to make it to the South Pole was Norwegian Roald Amundsen (1872-1928). A team of men, dogs, and dogsleds journeyed from their base camp in Antarctica, reaching the pole just under two months. Pick a pear: Anjou pears are mild-flavoured and soft, making them easy to eat. Abate pears are good to eat with cheese because they are fragrant and crisp. Skin bumps: Moles occur when skin cells called melanocytes grow. Babies can be born with moles that are called congenital nevi, while other moles develop over a person's lifetime. Expensive painting: A 1941 Pablo Picasso painting from his “Weeping Woman” series sold for $9.1 million at an auction house in Canada, in 2019. The painting of photographer Dora Maar is called Femme au chapeau.
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On the Lighter Side Why is “abbreviation” such a long word? Can you name three consecutive days without using the words “Wednesday,” “Friday,” or “Sunday”? Yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A stick. Customer: “These melons are $1.50. Did you raise them yourself?” Farmer: “Yes. Yesterday they were $1.25.” Why did the dinosaur cross the road? Because chickens weren't around yet.
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SCORPIO (Oct 24- Nov 22) Good relations with your coworker and superiors may enable you to spread your influence. Some very interesting employment opportunities might exist for you. Lucky numbers: 11, 16, 19, 21, 23, 33.
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