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A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defence’s closing statement, the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all,” the lawyer said as he looked at his watch. “Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom.” He looked toward the courtroom door.

How Happy Are You with Your Finances? As we step into spring, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start, including taking a good look at your financial well-being. Are you satisfied with how you’re managing your money? Do you feel you’re getting the most out of your income? With the warmer months ahead, now is an ideal moment to review your Financial Warrant of Fitness and set yourself up for a financially healthier season.

There was probably a time when losing a few kilos seemed reasonably straightforward. You cut back on the biscuits, went for a few extra walks and, before long, the scales began moving in the right direction. After 50, the same approach may not seem quite so effective. You may be eating much as you always have, yet the weight gradually creeps on, or perhaps an old diet now leaves the scales stubbornly unmoved. It can be frustrating, particularly when weight-loss advice often sounds so simple.

A thief broke into my house last night. He started searching for money So I woke up and searched with him.

I just did a week’s worth of cardio after walking into a spider web.

There is a particular kind of disappointment which comes with cancelling a holiday. You may have spent months looking forward to it, booked the accommodation, planned the places you wanted to visit and perhaps even imagined yourself sitting there with the first coffee of the trip. Then something changes, and suddenly the holiday you had been counting down to is no longer going ahead. Along with the practical hassle, there can be a surprisingly strong sense of loss.

It was wrong on so many levels.

We’re excited to be giving away two copies of Tākapu the Lone Hunter by Ned Barraud to our GrownUps members! To be in the draw, simply make sure you’re a GrownUps member, signed up to our newsletter, and fill in your details at the bottom of the page. A beautifully illustrated exciting non-fiction story A fearless gannet. A wild ocean. One daring mission. The gannet, or tākapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick. When she spots a feeding frenzy far below, she needs to act fast.

Writing a CV for later in life can present a slightly different challenge. You may have decades of experience behind you, but you don’t want your CV to become a five-page history of every job you’ve ever held. At the same time, there’s no need to hide your experience in an attempt to look younger or more “current”. The key is to make your experience relevant. An employer doesn’t need to know everything you’ve done. They need to quickly understand what you can bring to their organisation today.

We’re excited to be giving away three copies of Tonight the Music Seems So Loud by Sathnam Sanghera to our GrownUps members! To be in the draw, simply make sure you’re a GrownUps member, signed up to our newsletter, and fill in your details at the bottom of the page. A kaleidoscopic portrait of one of Britain’s most beloved musicians, George Michael, and an account of a strange and turbulent period of British history.