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Ed’s Note..

It’s going to be a busy one this month, Easter has just been and gone we hope you enjoyed all of those yummy eggs! This brings with it a surge of holidaymakers and everywhere seems to get more of a buzz about it here on the Costa del Sol, it always feels like summer is on its way now that the clocks have gone forward, and the evenings are starting to get longer, it’s time to start thinking of the outdoor living again HOORAY! Maybe curl up with a G&T and the latest issue of Costa Link on the terrace…

This month brings ‘April Fools Day’ so be careful of all those mischief-makers who play hysterical gags (they seem to think anyway) on family and friends on the 1st! We have the Golf Masters in Georgia (5th-8th) and Grand National (12th14th) to look forward to this month. For the more patriotic English people it’s St George’s Day on the 23rd. What ever you decide to get up to, have a great month and keep smiling!

in the April Magazine...

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A couple of corkers on the Women’s World page this month…

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Solutions on page 80 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

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Geek out this month with the Gadget & Gizmo’s page including a Makita coffee maker, the amazing Logitech’s G560 speakers and lots more…

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HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE! Allegedly...

‘A Man’s World’ this month.

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In ‘All Revved Up’ this month we take a look at The Geneva Motor Show. 2018 if the year for electric vehicles and some high tech stuff!

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The Everywhere Bear provides all the fun this month on the Kids page see pages 74 & 75...

The ‘What’s on Guide” on page 62! Loads to keep you entertained this month from Marbella Design to the Ironman 70.3 also the Malaga Film Festival.

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Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 76.

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Solutions on page 80 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

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A HELPING HINT... When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, I kept hinting to my husband that he should get it fixed, but somehow he always had something else to take care of first - the car, golf, fishing, always something more important to him. Finally, I thought of a clever way to make her point. When he arrived home one day, he found me seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. He watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. He was gone only a few minutes. When he came out again he handed me a toothbrush. “When you finish cutting the grass,” he said, “you might as well sweep the pavement.” The doctors say he will walk again, but will always have a limp.

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STRICTLY COME DANCING 2018: We fill you in on everything we know about Strictly Come Dancing 2018 so far....

When does it start? Traditionally, Strictly kicks off in early September. This year, we expect Strictly to start on Saturday, September 8th, with the first live show airing on Saturday, September 22nd.

Which celebs are taking part? Judging by the names that are circulating the grapevine right now, Strictly Come Dancing 2018 is going to be unmissable.

Check out the list of celebs who are reportedly in talks with BBC bosses...

• Les Dennis… Who? Former Coronation Street actor and Family Fortunes presenter • Rachel Shenton… Who? Former Hollyoaks star and Oscar winner.

• Piers Morgan…Who? Good Morning Britain presenter. What's the rumour?

Lord Sugar has offered to donate £25,000 to charity if Piers does take part, and an additional £25,000 if he gets past week five.

• Michelle Keegan…Who? Michelle is Our Girl, former Coronation St actress & Mark Wright's wife.

• Dan Walker…Who? BBC Breakfast presenter.

• Cheryl formally Cheryl Cole… Who? Pop star and former X Factor judge, • Nadiya Hussain… Who? Great British Bake Off 2016 winner • Gemma Collins…Who? TOWIE star.

The Beeb hired Shirley Ballas, also known as the 'Queen of Latin', to replace Len last year. However, she didn't get off to a great start last series and was given a rough ride by viewers. Since then, she's hinted she may not return this year. Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood, will almost certainly be returning to the judging panel.

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DECLAN DONNELLY & ALI ASTALL EXPECTING A BABY… The Sun has reported the news, revealing that the couple had been trying for a while. The happy news however comes after a difficult time for the couple following Ant’s arrest for drink-driving and his return to rehab. Dec also announced the news that he’d be presenting for the first time without his TV partner next week, as Saturday Night Takeaway returns to screens. However, it seems that Ali and Dec are determined to celebrate their exciting announcement despite everything that’s going on. A HUGE congratulations guys!

IT’S THE BIG WEDDING IS NEXT MONTH FOLKS… The invites have gone out, the cakes been chosen. Away from the speculation celebrity guests include the Spice Girls, Elton John and Ed Sheeran, the couple revealed would like to invite quite a few members of the public as well (have you recieved an invite in the post yet?) Violet Cakes of London are doing the cake which will be traditional fruitcake and Lemon elderflower. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on 19th May 2018.

TAKE THAT CONFIRM GREATEST HITS TOUR… And they're planning to go all over the world! Please, please, please come to Spain....Take That will be releasing a Greatest Hits album later this year and will then launch a world tour. There has been talk of a celebration of the band's 30th anniversary for months now, with the band publicly expressing hopes of getting ex-band members Robbie Williams and Jason Orange involved somehow. On the One Show last month they said... "We're recreating some of the songs for the Greatest Hits.” "We've got three new songs that we're going to put on the Greatest Hits.

We want to go to all of the territories that we've never been to before, like South America.

Take That's Greatest Hits album is likely to be released this Christmas.

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Socrates...Triple Filter Test

In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem.

One day an acquaintance ran up to the great philosopher and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about your friend?" "Hold on a minute," Socrates replied.

"Before telling me anything I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test."

"Triple filter?" "That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you're going to say. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"

"No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it..." "All right," said Socrates.

"So you don't really know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?" "No, on the contrary..."

"So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him, but you're not certain it's true. You may still pass the test though, because there's one filter left: the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be something I can use to benefit the world?" "No, not really."

"Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?"

The man stared at him, and without a word turned around and left, dejected.

This is why Socrates was a great philosopher and held in such high esteem. It also explains why he never found out his best friend was sleeping with his wife.

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The Captains Meal Ticket!

The Captain of a very dubious schooner is moored in a back of beyond port in the Western Isles. He fancied a tipple so he takes himself off to the local drinking hole….

Under his arm is the ticket to a number of free drinks this evening his amazing octopus…

So the Captain walks into the bar with his amazing octopus. He sits the octopus down on a stool and tells everyone in the bar that of his amazing talents. He can play any musical instrument in the world. He hears everyone in the crowd laughing at him, calling him an idiot, etc. So he says that he will wager €50 to anyone who has an instrument that the octopus can't play.

A guy walks up with a guitar and sets it beside the octopus. The octopus starts playing better than Jimi Hendrix, just grooving' on down. So the man pays his €50. Another guy walks up with a trumpet. The octopus plays the trumpet better than Dizzie Gillespie. The next bar patron comes up with a saxophone. The octopus takes the saxophone, loosens up the keys, licks its chops and starts playing "Stella By Starlight." Yet another 50€ is handed over to the smiling Captain. The bar owner has been watching all of this and disappears into the back room, returning a few minutes with a set of bagpipes under his arm. He puts them on the bar and says to the captain and his octopus, "Now, I'll bet you a hundred euros your damn octopus can't play that!"

The octopus takes a look at the bagpipes, lifts it up, turns it over, has another look from a different angle and then starts the process over again. Puzzled, the Captain comes over to the octopus and says, "What are you waiting around for? Hurry up and play the damn thing!" "Play it, hell!" frowned the octopus. "As soon as I figure out how to get her pyjamas off, we're outta here!"

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WHAT AM I...?

Can you work out what I am from questions 1 to 10…

1) I’m unique.

2) I have ridges.

3) I can be arched, looped or whorled.

4) I remain unchanged throughout life.

5) Most people and some animals have me.

6) I can be stored in computer databases.

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) What is the full and proper name of the city of Hull?

2) In which castle is the tomb of St George?

3) How many hours is a ‘DOG WATCH’ at sea; is it 2, 4 or 5?

4) St Patrick rid Ireland of what according to legend?

5) What word can mean a ‘pole with a footrest’ or a ‘wading bird’?

6) What is the slowest fish?

7) Which is larger – the Isle of Wight or the Isle of Anglesey?

8) What is a ‘shooting brake’?

9) Who was the first ever Bond girl?

10) Which animal forms the legs of a griffin?

11) What is the 2nd book of the Old Testament?

12) What is the vegetable used to make ‘Eggs Florentine’?

13) ‘Boss Hog’ featured in which TV series?

14) A ‘Turks Head’ is a type of what?

15) Which birds feathers should not be allowed into the house?

16) In which country was snooker invented?

17) Where is the UK National Museum of Geography?

18) How many pieces does each player have at the start of a game of Backgammon?

19) Which Kennedy ran for President in 1960?

20) Which species of animal contains the most poisonous animal in the world?

21)In the song, which river is more than a mile wide?

22) How long has Queen Elizabeth II been on the throne?

23) Which type of skate was invented in 1760?

24) Which word goes before the following to make 2 new words, ‘Gain’ and ‘Tender’?

25) In which decade was Eric Clapton born?

26) What is Allurophobia the fear of?

27) What is the Russian for citadel?

28) What is the Greek word for fire?

29) Where in London are the Margaret Thatcher gates?

30) Which TV show coined the phrase ‘No Carbs Before Marbs’?

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mega skyscrapers The TOP 10 Tallest Buildings In The World: This is a list of the tallest buildings in the world. The list only includes man-made structures that are meant for living in hotels, offices etc..

10) TAIPEI 101, TAIWAN:

509 meters (1,670 ft) and 101 floors. Opened in 2004 and located in the city of Taipei. The total cost of construction was estimated around US$1.934 billion. Both the building’s interior and exterior incorporate the Chinese pagoda form and the shape of bamboo flowers. The lucky number eight, which means blooming or success, is represented by the eight clearly delineated exterior sections of the building.

9) CITIC TOWER, BEIJING:

528 m (1,732 ft) building will be the tallest in the city with 108 floors. It is a supertall skyscraper under construction at the moment in the Central Business District of Beijing, capital of China. It is affectionately known as China Zun. China Zun Tower will be a mixed-use building, featuring 60 floors of office space, 20 floors of luxury apartments and 20 floors of hotel with 300 rooms there will be a rooftop garden on the top floor at 524m high.

7&8) GUANGZHOU CTF, CHINA & TIANJIN CTF, CHINA: They both stand at 530m that’s 1,739ft. Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is designed to allow more window space on the sides. It is also meant to be REALLY strong and earthquake resistant. Building in Guangzhou is difficult because the city is sometimes hit by typhoons. The Tianjin tower will house offices, 300 service apartments, and a five-star, 350-room hotel.

Taipei 101

Citic Tower Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre

Tianjin Tower

6) ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, NYC:

One World Trade Center

541.3 meters (1,776 ft) and 104 floors. It’s located on the World Trade Center site. It has 71 elevators, five of which are express elevators with a top speed of more than 36.5 kilometers (22.5 miles) per hour. The One World Observatory complex features three restaurants, an exhibit called Voices about the construction of One World Trade Center and a circular platform area called the Sky Portal with a live video feed of ground level street scenes. The building achieved its LEED Gold Core and Shell certification.

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5) LOTTE WORLD TOWER, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The tower is a 123-floor, 554.5-metre (1,819 ft) supertall skyscraper located in Seoul, South Korea. It opened to the public on April 3, 2017 and is currently the tallest building in South Korea.

The tower has 123 floors above ground and 6 floors below ground. It features a 10-story shopping mall, known as Lotte World Mall. Visitors access the observation deck through the high speed elevators, ascending with a speed of 20 m/s, it is claimed to be the fastest elevators in the world that can whisk visitors from the hall at the bottom to the observation deck on the top floor within one minute.

Ping An Finance Centre Lotte World Tower

4) PING AN FINANCE CENTRE, SHENZHEN, CHINA:

Makkah Royal Clock Tower

3) MAKKAH ROYAL CLOCK TOWER, SAUDI ARABIA: Standing at 601 meters (1,971 ft) and 120 floors.

Also known as Abraj Al Bait, it was completed in 2012 and located in Mecca. The clock at the top of the towers weighs 36,000 tons and can be seen from 17 km away.

At 599 meters (1,965 feet): It is now officially the second tallest building in China and the fourth tallest in the world. The facade of the building is one the project most innovative features; its use of 1,700 tons of 316L stainless steel makes the envelope the largest stainless steel facade system in the world.

Shanghai Tower

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2) SHANGHAI TOWER, SHANGHAI, CHINA: At 632 meters (2,073 ft) and 128 floors. The tallest building in China and second tallest in the world is currently the Shanghai Tower it’s not even close to the monumental Burj Khalifa, but it’s an amazing engineering achievement nonetheless. The tower cost an estimated $2.4 billion. Shareholders, bank loans, and Shanghai’s municipal government funded it. In comparison, the Burj Khalifa cost an estimated $1.5 billion. The Shanghai Tower is now the world’s second highest hotel. It consists of 258 rooms. The world’s highest hotel is the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong.

1) BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI: The tallest building in the world it stands at 828 meters (2716.5 feet): Soaring over Dubai it’s three times as tall as the Eiffel Tower and nearly twice as tall as the Empire State Building. Laid end to end, its pieces stretch over a quarter of the way around the world. The weight of the concrete is equivalent to 100,000 elephants. The total weight of aluminum used on the Burj Khalifa is equivalent to that of five A380 aircraft.

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Celebrity Check-in Aliases…

Every wonder if someone famous is staying in the hotel you are in??? Here are a few of the “check-in aliases” used by some famous faces, have you heard “is Judas Fart in the building?”

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Announcing the world’s Newest Cruise Ship and…

Marbella Cruisers 2018 Cruise

Departing October 2018 It’s official: Royal Caribbean Internationals newest ship will be Symphony of the Seas.

Currently being built in St. Nazaire, France, Symphony will join Oasis-class sister ships Harmony of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, and will be the 25th ship in the fleet; she’ll also be…

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Japanese power tool Makita has launched a battery-powered coffee maker that uses the same battery packs as the company’s wide range of power tools, good for up to 5.3 cups of coffee on a single charge on sale now for about 90€, in your choice of red and blue hues to match your drills, sanders and power saws.

The new Samsung Galaxy S9 is now out – The biggest problem Samsung faced with their new flagship was how to improve on perfection! A much improved camera aperture giving it almost DSLR quality is the main change other than that; a slightly faster processor and repositioning of the fingerprint scanner are about it Oh and the lovely new purple or blue cases!

Epson’s EH-LS100 short throw TV projector puts a massive image onto your wall from just a few centimetres away. At the minimum 6cm, you’ll get a 70in image, but go back 50cm and you’ll get 130in. It combines ultra-short throw with a laser light source, ditching bulbs for diodes that last for tens of thousands of hours so it should be brighter, more colourful, and with better contrast.

The LeveTop looks like a tiny quadcopter lifting a tin can. It can still nip through the air at 50kph, with a 100m range and 20-minute flight time. It can hover, object track, and record 1080P video. But when it lands, the shape makes sense – you fold the arms into the cylindrical body, and attach it to your belt.

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All the latest in the world of tech and gaming...

Bolt-on lenses are nothing new in the smartphone world, but ShiftCam wants to catch photographers’ eyes with its latest iPhone case. Six lenses are built into a quick-shift mechanism, giving you speedy access to wide-angle, telephoto, fish-eye and macro shots, without having to juggle clip-on lenses.

The Oculus Go is expected to be launched in the next few weeks, unlike the Rift or Gear VR it has its own screen, processing power, and battery, so you can play untethered and without the expense of a powerful secondary device such as top smartphone or PS4. Most amazingly, they'll sell it starting at around 225€.

Mu is now going super-powered with the Mu One- The world’s thinnest international charger, with 45W of power. That’s enough for tablets and MacBooks, it outputs optimal charge for smaller devices as well and comes with three plug heads for use in Europe, Britain and the US which slot into a skinny power block with a USB-C connector.

Logitech’s new G560 speakers have four RGB lighting zones that can throw roughly 16.8 millions colours onto your desk and the wall behind it, synchronising shades with whatever’s happening on screen, Ambilight-style.

They could also flash red when you hit low health, or indicate which direction you’re taking fire from. The possibilities are endless. Peaking at 240W and packing DTS:X Ultra 1.0 surround sound, they’re no slouch in the audio department either.

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"YOU D WHAT ID ?"

The Reason I got Divorced

Last week was my birthday and I didn't feel very well waking up on that morning. I went downstairs for breakfast hoping my husband would be pleasant and say, 'Happy Birthday!', and possibly have a small present for me. As it turned out, he barely said good morning, let alone 'Happy Birthday.' I thought....well, that's marriage for you, but the kids... they will remember. My kids came bouncing down stairs to breakfast and didn't say a word. So when I left for the office I felt pretty low and somewhat despondent.

As I walked into my office, my handsome boss Rick, said, 'Good morning, lady, and by the way Happy Birthday!' It felt a little better that at least someone had remembered.

I worked until one o'clock, when Rick knocked on my door and said, 'You know, It's such a beautiful day outside, and it is your birthday, what do you say we go out to lunch, just you and me.' I said, 'Thanks, Rick, that's the greatest thing I've heard all day. Let's go!'

We went to lunch. But we didn't go where we normally would go. He chose instead a quiet bistro with a private table. We had two martinis each and I enjoyed the meal tremendously.

On the way back to the office, Rick said, 'You know, It's such a beautiful day...we don't need to go straight back to the office, do we?' I responded, 'I guess not. What do you have in mind?' He said, 'Let's drop by my place, it's just around the corner.'

After arriving at his house, Rick turned to me and said, 'If you don't mind, I'm going to step into the bedroom for just a moment. I'll be right back.'

'Ok.' I nervously replied. He went into the bedroom and, after a couple of minutes, he came out carrying a huge birthday cake, followed by my husband, my kids, and dozens of my friends and co-workers, all singing 'Happy Birthday'.

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10 Fascinating Sherlock Holmes Facts...

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5) Conan Doyle chose the name Sherlock in honour of Nottingham cricketers Sherwin and Shacklock. Originally it was Sherringford Holmes.

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8) Holmes often said “elementary” and “My dear Watson” but never “Elementary my dear Watson.”

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WHY IS PSA TESTING SO IMPORTANT IN MEN’S HEALTH

FORMER BBC BREAKFAST PRESENTER BILL TURNBULL HAS REVEALED HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER. The 62-

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BLOOD PRESSURE...

CHECKING THE BLOOD PRESSURE IN BOTH ARMS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE... It has been reported a lot in the news

recently about high blood pressure and how most people don’t know they have it. but did you also know that there can a big difference between the readings in both your arms? High blood pressure is an early sign of heart disease.

A study found that when there was a big difference between the two readings, seemingly healthy people were 38 per cent more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other potentially deadly cardiovascular problem.

This suggests that something as inexpensive, quick and simple as taking an extra blood pressure reading could give patients valuable early warning of problems. They could then make changes to their lifestyle to improve their heart health.

LOOKING FOR A LIST OF SYMPTOMS? MOST OF THE TIME, THERE ARE NONE.

Myth: People with high blood pressure will experience symptoms, like nervousness, sweating, difficulty sleeping or facial flushing.

High blood pressure trebles the risk of heart attacks and strokes, can damage the kidneys and eyes, and is becoming increasingly linked to dementia. However, the symptoms often go unnoticed until it is too late.

Truth: High blood pressure is a largely symptomless “silent killer.” If you ignore your blood pressure because you think a certain symptom or sign will alert you to the problem, you are taking a dangerous chance with your life.

But in 10% of patients, there was a difference of ten points or more between arms. These men and women were 38 per cent more likely to have a heart attack, including a fatal one, stroke or related problem during the next 13 years. If you’re worried about your blood pressure or cardiovascular risk, speak to your Doctor or Medical Centre.

• VISION PROBLEMS • CHEST PAIN • DIFFICULTY BREATHING • IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT • BLOOD IN THE URINE • POUNDING IN YOUR CHEST, NECK, OR EARS

Researchers at Harvard Medical School in the SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS US took blood pressure readings from both IF YOU HAVE THEM arms of nearly 3,400 outwardly healthy men and women aged 40-plus.

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WHY IS PSA TESTING SO IMPORTANT IN MEN’S HEALTH

MEN ARE OFTEN RENOWNED FOR TAKING RISKS, GENERALLY YOU GET A KICK OUT LIVING LIFE IN THE FAST LANE AND ACTING AS IF YOU ARE INVINCIBLE, SADLY THIS IS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. LOOKING AT RECENT TRENDS, THE INCIDENTS OF PROSTATE AND TESTICULAR CANCERS ARE INCREASING SHARPLY. WITH A FEW SIMPLE CHANGES TO YOUR LIFESTYLE YOU COULD DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE YOUR WELL BEING, YOU’RE FUNCTIONING AND DURABILITY AS WELL AS YOUR STAMINA AND PERFORMANCE.

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Prostate cancer is a common cancer in older men. Every year 22,000 men are diagnosed in the UK alone. Around 8 in 10 cases occur in men over the age of 65. It is rare in men under 50.

Unlike many other cancers, prostate cancer is often present for many years without you realising it. This is because in many cases the cancer is slow growing and can take many years to cause any symptoms. By the age of 80, more than half of all men will have some cancer cells in their prostate but only 1 in 30 of them will actually die from it. However some prostate cancer can be fast growing and spread to other areas of the body.

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• IT MAY PROVIDE REASSURANCE IF THE TEST RESULT IS NORMAL. • IT RAISES AWARENESS AND BREAKS DOWN BARRIERS SO MEN ACCESS HEALTHCARE MORE ROUTINELY.

• IT CAN HELP DETECT PROSTATE CANCER BEFORE ANY SYMPTOMS DEVELOP • TREATMENT IN THE EARLY STAGES OF PROSTATE CANCER COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER AND AVOID THE COMPLICATIONS OF CANCER.

A simple blood test carried out annually as part of a prostate consultation or as part of a more comprehensive yearly health MOT, could make all the difference to your future health.

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CBD OIL...

HOW DOES CBD WORK INSIDE OUR BODY AND CAN IT HELP ME?

CBD is one of over 114 plant compounds known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are compounds that bind to special receptors on your cells, called cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2).

Various studies suggest that CB1 also influence pleasure, concentration and appetite, memory and pain tolerance.

CB2 receptors affect the immune system, being involved in a variety of functions like immune suppression or apoptosis (cell death).

Studies suggest that CB2 effects the pain sensation and could play a role in various diseases, from liver and kidney problems to neurodegenerative diseases. Together, these cell receptors make up the larger endocannabinoid system (ECS). The endocannabinoid system is the greatest neurotransmitter system in the body.

WHAT HEALTH BENEFITS DOES CBD OIL FAQ’S: WILL IT INTERACT WITH MY MEDICATION? HAVE? The list of health benefits that CBD CBD reduces the activity of a liver enzyme, that is offeres is long. We have covered a few of responsible for the breakdown of many substances, like medication. CBD can lower blood pressure, the most common health benefits here: • Mood • Memory • Immune function • Reproduction • Appetite • Sleep • Bone development • Pain receptors

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which could become too low if other medication is being taken to produce the same results. Dizziness or weakness can be a result. CBD can help keep blood sugar levels in check. We’ve heard that some people are able to use less insulin after having taken the oil regularly for a period. Keeping an eye on the blood sugar level is important when administering insulin together with taking . As far as we know the oil can be taken with any and all kinds of nutritional supplements.

COULD I GET ADDICTED TO CBD? CBD oil is in no way addictive. Only THC, which is almost absent in CBD oil, has psychoactive potential, which the body will build up a tolerance for with time. There is no sense of withdrawal when the oil is discontinued. CBD doesn’t have any psychoactive potential, however it does influence several biochemical processes through which it can deliver its calming and soothing effects on mental well-being.

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DENTIST DR RAJ RAO AWARDED THE MEDAL OF COLLEGIATE MERIT

At the Official College of Dentists of Málaga Luncheon 17/2/18 Dentist Dr Raj Rao of the Alhaurin Dental Centre attended the Official College of Dentists of Málaga Luncheon on the 17/2/2018 at the 5 Star Hotel Miramar in Malaga. This was to commemorate the feast of the Patron Santa Apolonia, the Patron Saint of Dentistry.

He was not just there to enjoy the fine food and great company because while attending the event he was presented with the Medal of Collegiate Merit which he had been awarded following a unanimous vote by the Governing Board.

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Eton Mess Cheesecake Ingredients:

If you’re after a summer dessert to impress, try this decadent Eton mess cheesecake filled with creamy mascarpone, topped with meringues and strawberries.

Method:

1) Butter a 20cm springform cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. Put the biscuits in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to bash them into crumbs or blitz in a food processor. Melt the butter, then stir it into the biscuit crumbs, mixing thoroughly. Tip into the tin, press down to create a firm layer and put in the fridge for 1 hr to set.

2) Using an electric whisk, beat the cheeses, sugar, vanilla seeds and a pinch of salt until thick and smooth. Pour in the double cream and whisk until only just combined. Spoon the filling onto the base, smooth the top and return to the fridge for at least 4 hrs or overnight.

3) Half an hour before serving, put the strawberries in a bowl with 2 tbsp icing sugar, the balsamic and scraped vanilla pod. Mix once, then leave the strawberries to soften slightly and release their juices. Push 1/4 of the strawberries through a sieve along with the juices to create a thick purée or blitz in a food processor.

4) To serve, run a knife around the outside of the cheesecake, release it from the tin, then top with the strawberries dotted with the meringues, crushing some as you go. Drizzle over the purée and decorate with flowers, if using.

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BEST CARS OF THE 2018 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

BEST CARS OF THE 2018 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: The Geneva Motor Show is the main

event of the automotive year; car manufacturers bring their new ideas, concepts and best offerings to the show. 2018 if the year for electric vehicles and some high tech stuff! Hybrids, EVs and highperformance SUVs, here are the best new cars from the Geneva Motor Show.

Ferrari 488 Pista: The 488 Pista joins a very prestigious line of Ferraris this model is based on the scurrent V8 supercar. With 711bhp, this car can get from 0-60mph in the same time as the legendary LaFerrari in 2.7 seconds. With all that Formula One knowledge under the bonnet, and an even more aerodynamic performance, the Pista is the ultimate road-going Ferrari.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S: Based on the AMG GT two-door super sportscar, the GT 4-door combines insane AMG performance with family practicality. This superfast saloon fit the whole family on board with a four or five seat option, the AMG GT 4-door will become one of the fastest production family cars on the road.

Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo: Is taking aim at the Tesla Model X. The vehicle accelerates to around 62 MPH in under 3.5 seconds, or to 125 MPH in less than 12 seconds. The car’s range is around 310 miles. Two electric motors boast a system output of greater than 600 horsepower or 440 kilowatts.

Range Rover SV Coupe: This is the ultimate luxe

Range Rover… This limited-edition two-door model does start from £240,000, but what you get is the fastest Range Rover yet with a top speed of 165mph. It has truly amazing interior finish. It is also going to be limited to 999 being made, so get your order in quickly!

Bentley Bentayga Plug-In: The luxury Bentayga

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MIND-BLOWING FACTS ABOUT SPACE...

99% OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM'S IS THE SUN: The Sun, is so dense that it accounts for a whopping 99% of our entire solar system. That's what it allows it to dominate it gravitationally.

Being the type of star that the Sun is, it also means that when it dies, it will become a red giant and envelop the earth and everything on it. But don't worry: That won't happen for another 5 billion years.

ALL OF SPACE IS COMPLETELY SILENT: Sound waves need a medium to travel through.

Since there is no atmosphere in space, space will always be eerily silent. You may be asking how astronauts can talk to each other in space.

Lucky for them, radio waves can travel through BONDED FOR LIFE: If two pieces of the same space. No problem there, Houston. type of metal touch in space, they will bond and FOOTPRINTS ON THE MOON: The Apollo be permanently stuck together.This amazing astronauts' footprints on the moon will probably effect is called cold welding. It happens because stay there for at least 100 million years. Since the atoms of the individual pieces of metal have the moon doesn't have an atmosphere, there's no way of knowing that they are different pieces no wind or water to erode or wash them away. of metal, so the lumps join together. This wouldThat means their footprints, roverprints, spacen't happen on earth because there is air and ship prints, and discarded materials will stay water separating the pieces. The effect has a lot preserved on the moon for a very long time.

They won't stay on there forever, though. The of implications for spacecraft construction and moon is being constantly bombarded with the future of metal-based construction in space. "micrometeorites," which means that erosion is still happening on the moon, just very slowly.

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The end of March is set to be a busy one for the Pound, with key interest rate decisions in the UK and the US due to be released, and the EU Summit meeting that will set out the UK-EU transitional deal post-Brexit.

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What’s On Guide...

5th to the 10th of April 2018: Marbella Design 2018 - An event for or artists, designers, architects, decorators, collectors and design lovers. Marbella Design will showcase the latest trends in design. Fore more info see: www.marbelladesignfair.com. To be held at the Palacio de Ferias, Congresos Marbella 6th to the 10th: Lord of the Flies at Salon Varietés, Fuengirola. A terrifying and haunting story of savagery among lost schoolboys on a deserted island. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

8th April 2018: 10K run in Estepona - The 6th '10 kilometres of Estepona' the race will have two options: a 10-kilometer course and a 5-kilometer race. For more information see: http://www.malagacorre.com/event/vi-carrera-urbana-10k-estepona.

13th to 22nd April: Malaga Film Festival lots of Documentaries, Spanish fiction and animation for the television market also feature films, shorts and cycles for youngsters. The Festival has become the main platform and event of the Spanish film industry. For more information see: festivaldemalaga.com 14th April 2018: Soup Day in Monda, the village is part of the Sierra de las Nieves , with the arrival of spring, the famous ” Soup Day ” is celebrated. Musical performances , decoration of the streets and the artisan market and typical of the area food products contribute to the festive atmosphere of the day.

20th to the 24th April 2018: Viva Mania at Salon Varietés, Fuengirola. A Hugely Talented Cast of 30 Dynamic "Mania Performers" with their New, Upbeat and Stunningly Spectacular Revue featuring performances from:- The Greatest Showman, Bat Out of Hell - the Musical, Half a Sixpence, We Will Rock You, Evita, Chess, Boogie Nights, Buddy and more... For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

27th to the 1st May 2018: Feria Fuengirola: This event gives visitors the chance to taste typical products from around the world without leaving the fairground: eat sushi in Japan, drink tea in Morocco, dine in Argentina, sip a mojito in Cuba or be transported to Brazil to enjoy a real night of Carnival see www.fuengirola.es for more information.

29th April 2018: Ironman 70.3, Marbella. Participants from more than 40 countries, combining three different disciplines: swimming, cycling and running. The contest consists of a Triathlon: Swim, Cycle 90 km, Run 21 km along the paseo to the beach of Puerto Banús.

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Every Monday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at La Iglesia Bar, near Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa 11am -12.30pm.

Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis.

Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771.

Every Tuesday: Age Care Drop In Calahonda. Tuesdays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. International Baptist Church, near Supersol Los Olivos , Calahonda.

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Coin, La Peña, Calle Rio Guadelhorce 19, Poligono La Rosa, Alhaurin el Grande. Thursday 11am – 1pm.

Every Friday: Hard Rock Cafe: Live music happening every Friday see www.hardrock.com/cafes/marbella.

Every Friday: Age Care Drop In Fuengirola, Hojar del Jubilado, Los Boliches Friday 11.00am -12.30pm , Entrance Calle Fruita. 1st floor above the fruit market.

Every Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm.

Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm.

If you have an event, fundraiser or anything else please let us know... email: editor@costalinkmagazine.com phone: 951 216 131 or 663 061 669

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Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil

Medical

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112 091 092 062

Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Health Centres

Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Marbella 952 769 946

Gibraltar 956 773 026

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100

Fire Brigade

Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

952 952 952 952 952 952 952

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

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Transport

Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus

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Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda.

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa).

Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground.

Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina).

Cinemas

All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week.

Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039

Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella.

Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

April 1st 2018: April Fools Day April 1st 2018: Easter Sunday April 2nd 2018: Easter Monday (Some Local Holidays) 23rd April 23rd 2018: St. George’s Day

1st May 2018: Labour Day (Public holiday)

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during April 2018...

Capricorn

December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius

January 20th February 18th

Pisces

February 19th March 20th

Aries

March 21st April 19th

Taurus

April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

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Capricorn, Venus the planet of love is in your sign this month bringing with it romance, flirting and love adventures. If you are single now is a great time to meet ‘the one’ get yourself out there in the dating game…If you have a family, home and loved ones are your main focus, and kids are a source of happiness and delight. At work you prove to be ambitious and have endless determination. Mars, Saturn, and Pluto are all in your sign. They’re three planets that, when they get something in their heads, don’t give up until they get their way. The combination is tough and ruthless and it horrifies many astrologers. Even if you work hard, in the end you succeed, and at some point luck is also on your side. Money is easier to come by during the second part of the month. It’s very important not to expose yourself to risks of injury or accidents this month. Rest and relaxation are particularly necessary.

Aquarius, the main part of your love life during April 2018 is based on communication and matters of the mind. Conversations and sharing intellectual interests ease closeness between partners or can lead to a new love, if that’s what you want. On the work front Jupiter is in your sign until November this sees things settle in your favour, one way or another. You might not have it that easy during April 2018; might not have as much freedom of choice as you would desire, or feel somewhat limited or blocked. Luckily, Saturn and Mars come to the rescue and some good results can still be reached. The most important thing is to adapt yourself mentally to the situation at hand. Money isn’t a problem this month. It’s highly advisable to avoid over-indulging and over-doing it this month take a step back when getting stressed and see the bigger picture.

Pisces, Mercury isn’t in the best of moods in April 2018 it is in retrograde during the first half of the month. Money or joint business could affect the strength of the bond between partners or some issue inside the couple, which exterior factors only point out. Issues will be solved through negotiations use of diplomacy and humour. On the work and home front money is the main concern for you during April 2018. Because the Sun and Mercury are in your sign you strive to find new ways of increasing your income adding up more than regular earnings. Maybe all of that is related to a partnership. If so, it would be best to think twice before putting your money where your mouth is. Use your persuasive skills, which can work miracles now! You’re in a great place from a physical standpoint. You’re in an excellent mood, best described by optimism, humour, and cheer.

Aries, the first two weeks of April 2018 will see the Sun bring deeper feelings, romance and more amorous offers than you can shake a stick at! Don’t presume that it would all be smooth sailing though. Contradicting planetary aspects could lead to some love challenges, lucky you are good at sorting things out. April 2018 is a tough month on the work front, but also an ambitious and determined one. It’s the month during which you can prove to be tough and tenacious, when you can overcome unsuspected obstacles so that later on you can come out victorious. Gear up for battle but, in order to assure your victory, be strategic and calculated. As far as money is concerned, the stars are benevolent during this month, and your efforts will be productive. On top of that, luck is also on your side. Some concerns regarding health might arise more serious during the first part of the month they are resolved by the end though.

Taurus, Venus bestows its blessings upon you this month. Venus’ brings favorable situations your way; it’s good finding a new love, maybe getting back together with an ex or livening up long-lasting relationships. Jupiter is also in your stars this month helping you live in perpetual happiness, what a great April you are in for! As far as your professional life is concerned, April 2018 seems to be active and promising. Mars gives a push to Saturn leaving you to be well positioned to receive any positive influence. On top of that, Venus brings luck and money. Despite all that, when it comes to money maybe your expectations won’t be entirely fulfilled, particularly during the first half of the month. During the first two weeks of April 2018 your body’s stamina isn’t the best, so you should invest more energy in resting and taking better care of yourself. The last week catches you in top shape though.

Gemini, April 2018 is a bit of a dull month with regards to your love life… Things seem to just free wheel along with not a lot happening. But don’t get too down in the dumps next month’s perspective is delightful, so you’d better arm yourself with patience and humour until things will go your way. At work you have some hurdles to overcome during the first half of the month, overall your professional life goes well during April 2018. The Sun and Mercury are providing lots of luck, support from people of good status. You’re popular throughout April, but mostly during the third week. If you need it, ask others for help because they’ll be by your side! You’re health isn’t the best, which might give you some trouble particularly during the first half of the month. But anything will be resolved quickly.

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo

July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo

August 23rd September 22nd

Libra

September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio

October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius

November 22nd December 21st

Cancer, when it comes to your love life, April 2018 is going see you learning a lot about yourself and your other half. The good news is that, regardless of what issues you might have to deal with, support and solutions come your way, because Venus and Jupiter make a positive aspect in your sign. Uranus, the Sun, and Mercury are on your side at work giving a fantastic combination to success gained through innovation or re-invention. You should be careful about contracts and partnerships, particularly if a lot of money is at stake. Stress and more stress is how you are feeling this month you are way out of your comfort zone. Also, the tension that hovers over relationships can affect you emotionally so much that it harms your health. You should rest and relax. And, last but not least, steer clear of any situation with potential of conflict.

Leo, with Venus in your skies in April 2018 relationships are under the spotlight. There’s a connection between your relationships, career or social status. It’s as if you won’t have that much freedom to make decisions; like you’re raising the bar too high or maybe you’ll be forced to abide by rules and conventions. April 2018 is a month of hard work a lot of it and demanding with busy or even hectic moments that demand making a lot of tough decisions. Success relies heavily on patience being organised and planning well. If you want to delegate some of your responsibilities, it’s important to choose your delegate wisely and make sure that they’re qualified for the task at hand. As far as money is concerned, you enter a productive phase starting with the middle of the month. But you should be careful not to become exhausted and if something doesn’t work right you really have to make the time to see a doctor.

Virgo, Jupiter and Neptune are brining you a harmonious vibe to your relationship it will give you a sort of romantic euphoria until November 2018. Venus is in opposition with Jupiter this month this will make love blossom while you and your loved one discover new horizons together through knowledge or travel. On the work front Mercury and during the first two weeks of the month is accompanied by the Sun. So in April the spotlight is money through business focusing on investments etc. The ruler of Virgo’s house of work is well situated, but is somewhat pressed by Mars, so it’s probably going to be a pretty hectic time.

You’re not in that good a shape in April 2018, even if at times you might feel like you are. You might go through a series of optimistic moods followed by unrest or pessimism; you might think you have good stamina, when in fact your batteries run out on you try and rest and relax when you can.

Libra, relationships are very significant in April 2018, the Sun and Uranus are in your sign where they have been for a couple of years now. What changes this month is that Mercury goes through its retrograde cycle. Love, marriage, and family life become all encompassing your attention and resources become 100% focused. Maybe joint efforts will be aimed at resolving some issues related to your home, or the relationship will be influenced by parents, or there will be some discussion on the topic of real-estate and so on. Things become clearer during the second part of the month. On the work front you’re going to deal with bigger expenses, delayed payments, and maybe income that is either blocked or suspended.

When you draw the line and add things up, you come out winning. April 2018 puts a lot of pressure on you. The most important thing is to relax, take things easier, and try to be more zen.

Scorpio, as far as love life is concerned, in April 2018 you’re the luckiest star sign. Venus is able to give you the best of everything this month: love, attractiveness and luck when it comes to beginning new romances! One might say that you have all the pieces of the puzzle you need to solve in order to find your happiness. Make your move! April 2018 is a demanding month for you in terms of professional life. The Sun gives you success this is built through hard work. You may have to fit within certain limits and follow rules already set or be given tasks that aren’t really easy to fulfill. But it’s a good time to strengthen your reputation as a specialist and to settle some professional issues.

Collaborations are promising throughout April 2018, and money comes your way. As far as energy and vitality are concerned, April is full of the good stuff… What a month you are in for!

Sagittarius, the Sun heats up your love life during the first two weeks of April 2018. Mercury is in your sign throughout the month in retrograde during the first half, direct during the second. Also electrifying Uranus but you’ve grown pretty used to it by now during the last seven years. It’s a stimulating combination in terms of love: you get the butterflies; it may also give you a certain degree of frivolity. Expect the unexpected this month because change is around every corner. With Mars, Saturn, and Pluto in your work stars April is a month with very high money-related stakes for you. All 3 planets are very tough, and if they join forces, they can give you a lot of hassle related to money. But that can go from quick-witted and bold efforts to complete unscrupulousness. All of April is excellent for advertising and launching any promotions.

April 2018 brings you a plethora of energy and dynamism it’s well-suited for physical activities.

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puzzle Link The Words

Solutions on page 80

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In each of these puzzles, three words are listed. All you have to do is find another word that can either precede or follow each word linking them:

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TREE CLIP

FILM

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HORSE

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MASTER

WAGON

WEIGHT STRUCK

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Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser WHODUNNIT...?

A dead body is found at the bottom of a multistory building. Seeing the position of the body it is evident that the person jumped off from one of the floor for attempting suicide.

A detective is called to look after the case.

The roof is completely inaccessible so he goes to the first floor and walks in the room facing the direction in which the body was found. He opens the window in that direction and throws a coin towards the ground.

The he goes to the second floor and repeats the process. He keeps on doing it untill the top floor. Then, when he climbs down, he tells the team that it is a murder not suicide.

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How did he know that it was a murder?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Deception (6) 4. Throw out (5) 8. Exterminates (5) 9. Income (7) 10. Hurts (7) 11. Small Scottish hill (4) 12. A character of myth (3) 14. A desert in Mongolia (4) 15. Spellbound, engrossed (4) 18. A non-smoking organisation (3) 21. A permit to travel foreign lands (4) 23. To cast a spell (7) 25. A city beside Lake Ontario (7) 26. A musical beginning (5) 27. A cowboy's home (5) 28. A life on Earth (6) Down: 1. Unravel (6) 2. Capital of Sri Lanka (7) 3. An emblem of membership (8) 4. Jealousy (4) 5. Beneath (5) 6. Ancient Egyptian city (6) 7. To emerge (5) 13. Part of the whole (8) 16. A Rolls Royce Model (7) 17. Manifestation (6) 19. A feathery type from 28 across (5) 20. A leisurely walk (6) 22. A warning signal (5) 24. An Egyptian cross (4)

Name The Film

A Kazakh TV frontman is sent to the USA to B report on the greatest country in the world.

With a documentary crew in tow, he then wants to marry Pamela Anderson (2006).

Axel Foley, while investigating a car theft ring, comes across something much bigger the same men are running a counterfeit money in Los Angeles (1994).

Say What You See...

ATHALON ATHALON ATHALON

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

Reverse Psychology?

Iris, my sister-in-law, is a long distance lorry driver. She decided to get a dog for protection for the long days and nights that she was away from home. As she studied a likely candidate, the breeder told her, 'I must warn you that he doesn't like men.'‘Perfect', Iris thought and promptly bought the dog. Some time later as she was leaving a transport cafĂŠ, two men approached her, in the car park, and Iris watched to see how her new 'bodyguard' would react. It soon became clear that the breeder hadn't been joking, because as the men got closer, the dog ran under the nearest car and hid.

Due to inherit a fortune when his sickly, widower father died, Robert decided he needed a woman to enjoy it with.

So he went to a singles bar and he searched until he spotted a woman whose beauty took his breath away.

"Right now, I'm just an ordinary man," he said to her, "but within a month or two, my father will pass and I'll inherit over 20 million dollars." The woman went home with Robert. Four days later she became his stepmother.

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An attractive young lady decided to head for the Far East, and stowed herself away on the first ship available. After a month, she was discovered by the captain, who was surprised to see that, despite her time at sea, she was remarkably well fed and clean. Though realising she must have been befriended by someone on

board, he was surprised when she admitted that she had been to the cabin of his trusted first officer every morning.

Apparently, the nice young man provided a hot bath and three-course meal, and said that he would continue to do so until they reached Japan.

"And what did he ask in return?" demanded the captain.

"Well, you might say that he took advantage," blushed the girl.

"I'll say he did," chuckled the old sea dog, rubbing his whickers. "You're on the Liverpool to Birkenhead ferry!

Johnny, George, and Bert were driving along in their pickup when they saw a sheep caught in the fence with its hind end up in the air.

Bert said, "I wish that was Sharon Stone."

George echoed, "I wish it was Demi Moore."

Johnny sighed, "I wish it was dark . . . "

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The Everywhere Bear

The Everywhere Bear has a home on a shelf But he doesn't spend very much time by himself, For each boy and girl in the class is a friend And he goes home with one of them every weekend.

The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! He's washed down a drain and whooshed out to sea, rescued by a fishing boat, loaded onto a lorry, carried off by a seagull . . .

How will he ever make it back to Class One?

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1) Kingston Upon Hull 2) Windsor 3) 2 4) Snakes 5) Stilt 6) Seahorse 7) Anglesey 8) Estate Car 9) Ursula Andress 10) Lion 11) Exodus 12) Spinach 13) The Dukes of Hazard 14) Knot 15) Peacock 16) India 17) Bradford 18) 15 19) John F Kennedy 20) Frogs 21) Moon River 22) 65 Years 23) Roller 24) Bar 25) 1940’s 26) Cats 27) Kremlin 28) Pyro 29) Downing Street 30) TOWIE – The only way is Essex

Answers from 18, 22, 70 & 71

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Link The Words 1) Shoe 2) Paper 3) Station 4) Star 5) Rock

Guess The Celeb a) Hugh Jackman b) Lisa Vanderpump

Brain Teaser WHODUNNIT…

Answer) The detective opened all the windows at every level meaning they were all closed. Since the man couldn't close the window after jumping out it was murder.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) Borat (2006)

b) Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)

Say What You See 1) Triathalon

2) Hand in Hand

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