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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your efforts to get your message across might be best delayed for seven days. Fickle Venus and flighty Mercury will cross swords with other planets, so keep your ideas and emotions grounded. Take nothing for granted on Tuesday, and don't agree to anything without the facts.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You will see the advantage of working towards a new location, or even a specific makeover for your domestic scene. Either way, wait for a further green light, especially where money’s concerned. Monday and Thursday are delicate days, so play it cool. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Refuse to be miffed by whatever disagreements or difficulties clutter your world. The sooner you get on with things, the better for your peace of mind. Even this week's affrays and dismays are simply passing clouds. Put yourself first, and things will start to change. There’s no telling what might occur, especially if you explore new options. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Move forward on this week’s positive waves of optimism. Treat yourself, but don’t over-indulge your temptations. The planets aren’t dancing to all your wants and desires. If certain situations or individuals seem complicated, wait until the dust settles, then follow your hunches. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) There's a saying that if it doesn’t rain, it pours, so keep an umbrella of humour to hand. April is around the corner, and with it, a much happier trend for your workaday, social and financial prospects. Strive through this showery emotional week, and the sunshine will surely follow. Meanwhile, focus on the now.
March 30: Eric Clapton, 68. Musician. Member of Cream he was ranked second greatest guitar player of all time. He collaborated with Bob Dylan on the 1976 album No Reason to Cry.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Rigged, 2 Rugged, 3 Arrive, 4 Streak, 5 Grease, 6 Rental, 7 Swayed, 8 Invert, 9 Slayer, 10 Waving, 11 Dining, 12 Meager, 13 Dinner, 14 Farmer, 15 Sender, 16 Seized, 17 Others, 18 Waters, 19 Worthy
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March 29: Eric Idle, 70. Comedian. An original member of the innovative Monty Python comedy troupe. He sang 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' at the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.
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March 27: Nathan Fillion, 42. Actor. Best known for his ongoing role in Castle he also had a small part in the award winning film Saving Private Ryan.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Don’t jump from one financial frying pan into another. Take it easy on all fronts, especially where your money, emotions and other people's moods are at odds with your ideas. There will be more than one good reason to compromise a little.
IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Important things are signalled by the stars. There are gains to be made in many different areas. Just keep believing things will work out for the best for you and they will.
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March 28: Duquesa de Alba. Aristocrat. Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva is the 18th Duchess of Alba de Tormes. Best known for her outspoken attitude, she is the third woman to carry the title in her own right. According to Guinness World Records she has more recognised titles than any other noble in the world.
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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Scanning the rest of the starsigns, you’ll see that you have many things in common this week: challenging influences at work and play, and during other clogging capers. Unexpected events, finances, or the usual everyday frustrations could pile on the pressure.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) The full moon in your own sign is a powerful ally against this week’s planetary fracas. Speak from the heart and reject any ambiguous emotional games. It's the only way to clear the air and truly know where you're heading.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You’re not the only member of the zodiac who’ll have to toughen up. It’ll pay you to chill on Tuesday, be patient on Wednesday, and put your potent insights into orbit throughout the weekend. Although certain set arrangements are liable to veer off track, some discussions and shared commitments are slowly but firmly improving.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) There’s a financial theme to many of your plans and ideas. Above all, spend with care and examine all offers carefully. Rely on your sixth sense, especially where close-to-you matters are concerned. Give more thought to what you hope to have achieved in 12 months from now. Be patient, especially over personal stresses and strains.
March 31: Ewan McGregor, 42. Movie actor. Best known for his role in the Star Wars prequel trilogy he also starred in British classic Trainspotting. April 1: Susan Boyle, 52. Singer. Gained worldwide recognition after singing ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ during an audition for Britain’s Got Talent. April 2: Linford Christie, 53. Olympian. British runner and Olympic gold medallist in the 100 metres at the 1992 Barcelona games. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Your emotions, extra expenses and other domestic pressures are on the boil. Put off major decisions until next week. Meanwhile, loosen up, walk into some creative space, and if necessary, talk to someone who understands your ups and downs. There are good things waiting to happen, so refuse to lose your nerve. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) It’s both a vertical and horizontal week. What goes right somewhere could easily go wrong elsewhere. Sensitive Venus conspires with touchy Mars to trigger tensions and troubles. If you're aware of where others are coming from, you'll be fine. You’ll have fun, but don't let your spending splurges rule your head on Wednesday or Saturday.
FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY 1. By what stage name was the British teen idol, singer and actor, who was born in Acton in June 1940 and originally named Terence ‘Terry’ Nelhams-Wright, better known? 2. In which Indian city did Mother Theresa found her famous Mission of Charity in October 1950? 3. Manchester United in 1908 and Liverpool in 2001, were the first and last winners, respectively, of which annual football trophy? 4. To what did John II of Portugal rename the mountainous promontory south of Cape Town, South Africa, near the southern extremity of Africa, originally known as the Cape of Storms (Cabo das Tormentas)? 5. Which Antiguan-born, British boxer won the world (WBC) light-middleweight boxing title in March 1979, knocking out the champion Rocky Mattioli in Sanremo, Italy in the ninth round? 6. Which cone geyser located in Wyoming, in Yellowstone National Park, is one of the most predictable geographical features on Earth, erupting almost every 91 minutes? 7. Which Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields musical, first produced on Broadway in 1966, features the songs Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now and The Rhythm of Life? 8. Which famous comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer and author, who appeared on Broadway, in vaudeville, movies, television and on the radio, was born in Eltham on May 29, 1903?
Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case B) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
TARGET: Average: 18 Good: 23 Very good: 33 Excellent: 40
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION peer, peri, pier, pore, prof, prow, ripe, rope, weep, wipe, power, prier, prior, repro, riper, roper, wiper, prefer, ropier, FIREPOWER
Word Ladder NEAR
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Move from the start word (NEAR) to the end word (EAST) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
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John Lee Hancock directs this biographical drama starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson as Walt Disney and P.L. Travers respectively. It tells the story of the development of the Mary Poppins film from when the struggling author arrives in Los Angeles to finally meet Walt Disney who, at his daughter’s request, has been seeking to acquire the rights to the film.
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8-Star Quiz
1. ADAM FAITH, 2. CALCUTTA, 3. CHARITY SHIELD, 4. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE (Cabo da Boa Esperança), 5. MAURICE HOPE, 6. OLD FAITHFUL, 7. SWEET CHARITY, 8. BOB HOPE.
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (WEAKLY) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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