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Business Directory

Puzzles & Quizzes What’s On Guide Horoscopes Local Info

Kids Page Jokes

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Merry Christmas!

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www.MARBELLACRUISERS.com WHAT’S INCLUDED:

We are a very friendly group and you will make new friends that may last a lifetime. Many friends that have already booked for this cruise were with us on both our previous cruises. If you are new to cruising we, unlike travel agents or big American cruise companies, are with you all the way and are available every day at the same place at the same time should you have any queries. Experienced cruisers join us based on our choice of ship, price and package included in the price.

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Ed’s Note..

As the famous song goes… It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, everywhere I go! I can’t wait to get the Christmas tree up and all the festivities to get into full swing! There are some very frazzled people around this time of year.

Sometimes, we all need to step back from the frenzy and remember it is supposed to be festive; Christmas should be fun (please remember this when Great Uncle Alf is snoring and farting in front of the Queens Speech and not washing up, OR HELPING AT ALL after the Christmas diner) we all have one!!

So with all that said we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal advertisers and readers for your continued support and wish each and everyone of you a very, very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. With love from the Costa Link Team xxx

in the December Magazine...

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Women’s World this month…

Who needs a dating app? Find a man 50’s style…

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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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Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the geek in your life? Look no further…

You’ll find a gadget for every occasion on page 32!

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A Man’s World this month... A very strange funeral and a bewildered husband!

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The Los Angeles Motor show has revealed some seriously good new cars. We take a look at them in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 58..

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It’s Christmas with Mickey & Minnie in “THE KIDS PAGE”...

Puzzles, mazes & much more

Lots to do this month… Get into the Christmas Sprit with Pantomimes, Markets & the Nutcracker Ballet! check out the “What’s on Guide” on page 62…

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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 Woman’s World

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11. If he’s rich tell him you like his money-the honesty will intrigue him!

12. Never let him believe your career is more important to you than marriage.

13. Don’t tell dirty stories.

14. Get a government job overseas.

15. Volunteer for jury duty.

16. Be friendly to ugly men – handsome is as handsome does.

17. Tell your friends that you are interested in getting married. Don’t keep it a secret.

18. Get lost at football games.

19. Be a good listener.

Let him tell you his troubles; yours will seem trivial in comparison. how to get a husband idea’s!

1. Be nice to everybody – they may have an eligible brother or son.

2. Make your home comfortable when he calls – large ashtrays, comfortable chairs.

3. Learn to play poker.

4. Rent a billboard and post your picture and telephone number on it.

5. Paint your name and number on a roof and say, “Give me a buzz, piliots.”

6. Start a whispering campaign on how sought after you are.

7. Ride the airport bus back and forth to from the airport.

8. Bribe a Ferris-wheel operator to get you stuck on the top of a Ferris wheel.

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DANCING ON ICE 2019: The celebrities have been confirmed... Wes Nelson, from Love Island , Saara Aalto, Former X Factor contestant. Didi Conn Actor best known for playing Frenchy in Grease. Jane Danson from Coronation Street , Mark Little from Neighbours, Melody Thornton one of the Pussycat Dolls. Ryan Sidebottom cricketer, Saira Khan Loose Women, James Jordan from Strictly Come Dancing, Brian McFadden former member of boyband Westlife, Richard Blackwood actor and rapper, Gemma Collins from Towie… It would be more than fair to assume that Holly and Phil will be coming back as presenters of the new series – especially as news of the show's recommission was originally announced on This Morning. What a line up! The new series will be hitting a TV screen near you on Sunday, January 6th 2019!

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SPENCER MATTHEWS REVEALS NEW TV SHOW... With wife

Vogue Williams... It’s going to be called Spencer & Vogue: Adult(ish) and will air on E4 in early January. The former Eton pupil took to his Instagram page last month to upload a shot clearly showing how he’s gone full circle from the womaniser, player reputation of old to a fully-flung family man and dad. Roll on the Williams clan with baby Theodore - We wonder if Pippa, James and baby Arthur will be making an appearance!

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LISA VANDERPUMP TO QUIT RHOBH… Lisa Vanderpump‘s future on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is still up in the air, but she’s not finished with the season’s filming yet. Lisa is undecided as to her future right now even though her team have been telling people that she plans to quit Housewives after this season.

Much of the drama seems to stem from Lisa's alleged argument with Dorit Kemsley, who adopted a puppy from Lisa's Vanderpump Dogs charity but then gave it away to a friend. All in all the drama has pushed back the filming for RHOBH season 9 so it’s anyone’s guess when it will air on Bravo towards the end of this year or pushing it right back to 2019…?

A BREAKING BAD MOVIE IS COMING… But where could the story

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HAS THE MAGIC WORN OFF… Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of

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Christmas Cheer at the Royal Mail Depot!

There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses. One day, a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting to God with no address. He thought he should open it to see what it was about.

The letter read:

dug into his or her wallet and came up with a few pounds. By the time he made the rounds, he had collected £96, which they put into an envelope and sent to the woman. The rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of Edna and the dinner she would be able to share with her friends. Christmas came and went...

Dear God, I am an 83 year old widow, living on a very small pension. Yesterday someone stole my purse. It had £100 in it, which was all the money I had until my next pension cheque. Next Sunday is Christmas, and I had invited two of my friends over for dinner. Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with. I have no family to turn to, and you are my only hope.

Can you please help me?

Sincerely, Edna.

A few days later, another letter came from the same old lady to God. All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened. It read:

The postal worker was touched. He showed the letter to all the other workers. Each one

Dear God, How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me? Because of your gift of love, I was able to make a glorious dinner for my friends.

We had a very nice day and I told my friends of your wonderful gift.

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You’re painfully British if...

Let's face it, there are certain quirks that only come from growing up in the UK. Whether it's trying to get a BBQ going in a thunderstorm or being addicted to a cuppa... We couldn't help nodding along when we saw these.

• You introduced yourself by beginning with, “I’m sorry.”

•You end an email with, “Thanks” as a warning that you are perilously close to losing your cool.

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•You hate being the center of attention and prefer to keep to yourself.

• You're a tad obsessed with the royal family and can map out their family tree with ease (Mountbatten-Windsor, Windsor’s, Saxe-Coburg etc.…) you see!

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You didn’t quite catch someone’s name, so you avoid ever talking to them again.

• You see that someone is about to ring your doorbell, so potter around looking busy until it happens.

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Can you work out WHAT AM I from questions 1 to 10…

1) I was founded in 1998 2) My CEO is Sundar Pichai 3) I’m used everywhere in the world 4) Tens of thousands of people work for me 5) Now my name is a misspelling of the mathematical word “googol”, which describes the number one followed by one hundred zeros 6) I am from California 7) My original name was BackRub 8) You can search for me or with me 9) My logo is red, blue, yellow & green 10)My headquarters are called the Googleplex Answer on page 80

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Who had a hit in the 1980’s with ‘La Isla Bonita’?

2) Cheryl Cole is the face of which beauty company?

3) Is the Orinoco River in North or South America?

4) On a standard dartboard, which number follows 11 if you move anticlockwise?

5) Who is Reginald Kenneth Dwight better known as?

6) Which canal joins the Red Sea and the Mediterranean?

7) Which 2 words form the shortest verse in the Bible?

8) Football team Benfica come from which country?

9) What is the largest desert in the world?

10) After how many years of marriage would you celebrate a silver wedding anniversary?

11) In which city is Tianaman Square?

12) In Greek mythology, what was Medusa`s hair made of?

13) Where would you find a Purser?

14) What movement did Lord Baden Powell found?

15) What are ‘clogs’ traditionally made from?

16) Which sign of the Zodiac does an archer represent?

17) What does the ‘S’ stand for in ‘Winston S Churchill’?

18) How many sides does an octagon have?

19) What is the American name for a postcode?

20) What type of sausage is usually served in a coil?

21) Which Felicity starred in ‘The Good Life’?

22) Which has more annual rainfall, the Sahara or the Antarctic?

23) Which bean is used to make Baked Beans?

24) What type of animal was the character ‘Babe’?

25) How many wings does a bee have?

26) Caviar comes from which fish?

27) How many Die Hard films have been made?

28) ‘The Needles’ are located off which island?

29) What are the three primary colours?

30) Which of the following colours appears on the French flag? White, Black or Yellow?

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You’re painfully British if...

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You find yourself unable to stand and leave anywhere without saying, “Right…”

You concentrate so hard on eye contact you have no idea what’s been said.

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There’s someone at the supermarket browsing the item that you want, so you pretend to look at other things you don’t want until they move on…

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You don’t know what to do with your face when you open a present.

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You touch your bag or do up your coat five minutes before your stop on the bus just to give the person next to you the heads-up.

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There’s no escaping it, even if you’re one of those people who likes to believe that Christmas doesn’t begin until midDecember, you’ll still be confronted by those ubiquitous festive songs every time you walk into a shop, bar or restaurant from now until the big day itself. It’s all designed to get us into the Christmas spirit of course, well, at what other time of year would we accept hearing songs that are 20 years old, several times a day? So let’s take a look at some of those classic contenders… All we want for Christmas is – some new music…

LET’S START WITH ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU BY MARIAH CAREY. Found to be the most popular Christmas song of the last decade, it’s surely the epitome of the Christmas heavyweight hit – upbeat lyrics? Check; Frustratingly catchy tune? Check; appropriate use of sleigh bells? Check. It remains Mariah’s best selling single in the UK, even though it only reached number 2 in the charts when it was released in 1994 (beaten to the top spot by East 17’s Stay Another Day. THE SONG EARNED MARIAH MORE THAN £400,000 IN ROYALTIES WONGA IN 2017 ALONE!!!

THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO HEAR AT CHRISTMAS… But Mariah’s formula isn’t the only way to score a Christmas hit, in fact Wham!’s 1984 song Last Christmas is almost the antithesis of All I Want for Christmas - well having a pop at a former flame for their infidelity is pretty un-Christmassy in our book. Wham! lost out on the festive number one spot to Band Aid. SO HERE IT IS… AGAIN! A Christmas-themed song that did make it to number one is Merry Xmas Everybody, by Slade in 1973. SLADE EARNED MORE THAN £512,000 IN ROYALTIES IN 2017!!! Maybe that explains why we’re still listening to hits from three decades ago: credibility and a Christmas single don’t exactly go hand in hand these days. Imagine downloading a festive track by Liam Payne or Calvin Harris…

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It was coming up to Christmas and Thomas asked his mum if he could have a new bike...

She told him that the best idea would be to write to Santa Claus.

Thomas, having just played a vital role in the school nativity play, said he would prefer to write to the baby Jesus.

Thomas went to his room and wrote “Dear Jesus, I have been a very good boy and would like to have a bike for Christmas.” He read it again and wasn’t sure he’d been a good boy so he decided to try again...

This time he wrote '”Dear Jesus, I'm a good boy most of the time and would like a bike for Christmas.” He read it back to himself and still wasn't happy.

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“Dear Jesus, I could be a good boy if I tried hard and especially if I had a new bike.” He read that one too, but he still wasn't satisfied.

So, he decided to go out for a walk while he thought about a better approach.

After a short time he passed a house with a small statue of the Virgin Mary in the front garden. He crept in, stuffed the statue under his coat, hurried home and hid it under the bed. Then he wrote this letter.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s In 1999, nothing was cooler than Nokia's 8110 slider phone. Even Keanu Reeves had one in The Matrix.

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YES, WE’RE PRETTY SURE EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S CHRISTMAS… The 1980s introduced us to a new kind of Christmas single – the charity record. If ever there was a song to tug at the heart-strings and make us take a step back from tinsel and mince pies, it’s Do They Know It’s Christmas by Band Aid, which took a selection of current chart stars and turned them into a super group. DON’T HURRY DOWN THE CHIMNEY… Santa Baby is probably one of the most covered Christmas songs of all time, despite achieving no real chart success in the UK. Since Eartha Kitt released the original in 1953, it’s been sung by everyone from Kylie to Britney, Madonna, The Pussycat Dolls and even Miss Piggy, which might explain why it’s impossible to avoid at this time of year.

SIMPLY WISHING IT WASN’T SO CATCHY... Paul McCartney showed off his skills when he recorded Wonderful Christmas Time in 1979 (so maybe Christmas comes several times each year for Sir Paul in the form of royalty cheques being over £400,000). With Christmas hits on loop in all our favourite stores, plus the work Christmas party, there’s really no getting away from the perennial Christmas songs but when you think of the likes of Mr Blobby and Bob the Builder, and the Killers perhaps these classic favourites aren’t so bad…

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OUTRAGEOUSLY OVER-THE-TOP GIFTS CELEBRITIES HAVE GIVEN EACH OTHER

We at Costa Link were wondering what sort of disgustingly expensive gifts are going to be gracing the stockings of the Beckhams & the Kardashians etc this Christmas... Maybe you’ll get some great gifting ideas!

Angelina Jolie to Brad Pitt

To celebrate their wedding, Jolie dropped $250,000 to give Pitt Ernest Hemingway’s *actual* typewriter. The typewriter was reported to have been used by Hemingway in the 1930s to write the book From Who the Bell Tolls.

Kanye West to Kim Kardashian

What’s better than the chicken fries from Burger King? Owning the entire restaurant (or, maybe 10 of them). West reportedly bought Kardashian 10 different branches of the chain restaurant as a wedding present, and they aren’t just in the U.S. Apparently he felt it was necessary to buy her ones in different countries like the UK, France, and Italy.

Ben Affleck to Jennifer Lopez

Affleck bought his former wife a jewel-encursted toilet seat.

Reportedly he told a friend, “Jennifer is my princess and she deserves only the best even when it comes to toilets.” The toilet seat, which Affleck supposedly designed himself, cost a whopping $105,000.

Courteney Cox to Jennifer Aniston

Cox purchased a bike for her Friends co-star, Aniston, ultimately proving that she’d be there for her (with transportation that is). But it was no ordinary bike. The vehicle came with a Chanel-seat cushion which reportedly cost $12,000.

David Beckham to Victoria Beckham

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Rowland sent Beyoncé a pink Swarovski-encrusted bathtub after accidentally revealing the gender of her and Jay-Z’s child. The "I'm sorry" gift cost Rowland $5,200.

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Kim Kardashian to Kanye West and North West

Kardashian went all out for North's first Christmas, purchasing her a miniature black Lamborghini.

Did we mention Kanye got one too? But his was real, of course. Her Instagram caption read, “Like father, like daughter.”

Tom Cruise to Katie Holmes Cruise bought his bride-to-be a private jet as a wedding present. Reportedly he spent $20 million dollars on the aircraft all to say, “Your love sends me to the moon.”

Kardashian’s & Jenner to Kris Jenner

Jenner’s kids all chipped in to buy their mom a vintage Thunderbird, which she said was her dream car, according to her Instagram post. “So surprised I seriously have no words for this spectacular gift from my kids......thank you family

Angelina Jolie to Brad Pitt

The two are notorious for dropping large amounts of money on crazy gifts, and 2012 was no different, when Angelina gifted Brad an entire helicopter and flying lessons. The whole gift cost about $1.6 million. The real kicker...it was a “just because” gift.

Angelina Jolie to Brad Pitt

Jolie purchased a little piece of the world for ex-husband Pitt in 2013. The private island cost the actress a whopping $12.2 million. We wonder if the heart-shaped island split when the couple split in 2016!

John Legend to Chrissy Teigen

Teigen posted a photo to Instagram showing off the giant cheese wheel Legend gifted her as a Christmas present in 2015. In her caption she wrote, “A cheese wheel to dump pasta and risotto in for years to come! My tableside serving game is bout to be liiiiiit!” Save us a seat at the dinner table.

Katy Perry to Russell Brand

We already knew Perry was a little out-of-this-world when she dropped her song “Extraterrestrial.” But we didn’t know she literally wanted to travel out of it too. The signer bought her former husband a ticket to space from Virgin Galactic for $200,000.

David Beckham to Victoria Beckham

The Beckhams are also known to make large gift purchases. The soccer player bought his wife an entire Napa Valley winery for her birthday‚ BECAUSE ONE BOTTLE JUST WASN’T ENOUGH.

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A Man’s World

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Behind him a short distance back, were about 200 men walking single file. The man was so curious that he respectfully approached the man walking the dog and said, "I am so sorry for your loss, and I know now is a bad time to disturb you, but I have never seen a funeral like this. Whose funeral is it?" "My wife's." "What happened to her?" The man replied, "My dog attacked and killed her."

He inquired further, "Well, who is in the second hearse?"

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5 MINDFULNESS TIPS THAT CAN HELP YOU GET THROUGH CHRISTMAS

The holidays are right around the corner - not that you need reminding if you’ve recently ventured into any shop, turned on the radio, or checked social media. It really is the most wonderful time of the year, full of family, friends & food. But if your holiday cheer is tinged with anxiety, you’re not alone most people experience higher stress this time of year.

Christmas stress doesn’t have to get the upper hand: practicing mindfulness can help. Mindfulness is a state of relaxed, focused awareness of the present and can be cultivated through time-tested techniques like short, daily meditation. Scientific researchers are documenting benefits of practicing mindfulness that could come in especially handy this time of year. Here are a few ways of working it into your routine to help you make the most of the season worried about overdoing it, consider this: A small but growing body of research suggests that mindfulness can help us keep a handle on food cravings, and savor and enjoy food more while we’re eating it.

4) BE CONNECTED

1) SLEEP TIGHT

It’d be nice if we could all go to sleep with visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads — but what if your to-do list is crowding them out and keeping you awake? A good night’s sleep will help you make the most of your holidays. Studies from the Journal of the American Medical Association show meditation can help you get the sleep you need.

2) TACKLE YOUR TO-DOS

Speaking of lists, Santa’s not the only one making one and checking it twice. A study from the University of California at Santa Barbara found that through mindfulness practice, students could train their brains to enhance memory, focus, and attention — just the skills you need to stay on top of your list.

You might wonder how you’re going to pull it all off, but somehow you always do: once the travel, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and planning are taken care of, you can finally relax and hang with your friends and family… great, right? You love your family, but that’s no guarantee that you’ll always like them. Even the extroverts among us can run low on social energy this time of year, so mindfulness can help you feel compassion and empathy when you need it the most. In one study, establishing a practice of brief meditations was associated with a big increase in compassionate behavior to strangers.

5) BE GOOD TO YOURSELF

Besides your in-laws, you know who else will appreciate your balance and compassion? YOU. When it comes to favorite traditions, pulling off the big feast, or showing your loved ones you care, it can be hard to manage everyone’s expectations, least of all your own. Experienced mindfulness meditators say one of the important parts of the practice is an ability to accept the present as You’d be hard-pressed to make it through the New it is, rather than as we’d wish it to be. Remember Year without having a good old food binge. And take a step back and most of all have a fantastic that’s okay! Tasty food and festive drinks bring Christmas and New Year with the ones you love... people together this time of year. But if you’re

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DRUGS COMBINED WITH FOOD & DRINK...

As the World population grows older, more and more people are using a combination of drugs to treat multiple conditions. This can lead to interactions and side effects that we all need to be aware of. Not only can drugs interact with each other, they can also interact with food and drink, as well as popular herbal remedies. Here are some of the most noteworthy to give you an overview of the combinations to be wary of

thrombosis. You should let your prescriber know if you are making any changes to your diet so that your dose of warfarin can be adjusted accordingly.

1) STATINS, BLOOD PRESSURE TABLETS & GRAPEFRUIT JUICE: Many people are prescribed drugs from the statin family to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Statins are the mainstay of cholesterol management but are not free from drug and food interactions. One particularly important interaction to note is that of certain statins with grapefruit juice. People who have been told that they have high cholesterol often make lifestyle changes, which may involve increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in their diet. Although this is encouraged, it’s important to be aware that grapefruit juice can slow down the breakdown of statins in the body, thereby increasing their presence in the blood, resulting in more side effects.

2) WARFARIN & GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES: Warfarin, a drug used to prevent and treat blood clots.

People taking warfarin need to go for regular blood tests to make sure that they are taking the right dose to treat their particular condition. An interaction of note with this drug is that with vitamin K. Supplements and foods that contain vitamin K, such as green leafy vegetables and green tea, can reduce the effect of warfarin by speeding up its removal from the body, meaning that those taking it may suffer serious consequences, including an increased risk of strokes or deep vein

3) ANTIDEPRESSANTS & IBUPROFEN: Taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as citalopram, alongside anti-inflammatory painkillers, such as ibuprofen, can increase the risk of internal bleeding. This is usually associated with the stomach and symptoms can include dark stools, stomach cramps, feeling tired, blood in vomit and feeling faint or dizzy. This side effect can be avoided by taking a stomach protecting drug, such as lansoprazole. It’s important to note, however, that certain other stomach protecting drugs may also interact with antidepressants, so it’s important to choose wisely.

4) METRONIDAZOLE & ALCOHOL: Metronidazole is a commonly prescribed antibiotic, particularly for dental infections. Although your pharmacist may often encourage you not to drink alcohol while taking prescribed medication, this advice is particularly important with metronidazole. Drinking alcohol while on metronidazole can lead to severe nausea and vomiting. Not only should you avoid alcohol while taking metronidazole, you should wait for at least two days after your course has finished. This is to make sure that all of the drug has left your body.

5. ST JOHN’S WORT & THE CONTRACEPTIVE PILL: St John’s Wort is a popular herbal remedy, used to treat the symptoms of mild depression. Some people assume that because it is a herbal remedy, it must be harmless. Quite the opposite. While St John’s Wort can have this effect on many drugs, one of particular note is the contraceptive pill. St John’s Wort decreases the effectiveness of the pill, increasing the chance that the person taking the pill will become pregnant. The interaction is so severe that the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has advised that the combination of St John’s Wort and the combined hormonal contraceptive pill should be avoided altogether.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY OF THE DRUGS MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE THAT YOU DO NOT STOP TAKING ANY OF THEM UNTIL YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. ANY SUDDEN CHANGES TO MEDICATION MAY HAVE MORE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES THAN ANY OF THE INTERACTIONS LISTED ABOVE.

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Is an Annual “General Health MOT” really necessary?

We all know that ‘prevention is better than cure’ – that’s why we regularly service our cars and our gas central heating boilers and that’s why we visit our dentist regularly. In order to keep everything running smoothly we regularly check its all OK and, if there is a problem, hopefully we’ll have found out about it early enough to make sure we don’t have a big bill to pay or lots of pain to endure!

Unfortunately that's not how we treat the most important thing in our lives - our own bodies and our own health. The only time we ever seem to go to the doctor is when we are feeling unwell - then it’s already too late to avoid the problem and all we can do is try to cure ourselves of it. Thankfully this can most often be done with the help of prescribed medication but occasionally when more serious illnesses strike, very little can be done in the absence of early detection.

Cancer and heart disease together account for the vast majority of premature deaths in the UK and many would have been avoidable with early detection. But there are many other illnesses and conditions which are not necessarily life threatening but are nonetheless very serious and make people's lives very miserable.

Early detection can help to avoid or, at the very least, alleviate long term health complications through proper diagnosis and treatment. All of us who are 30 plus years old need to take a proactive approach to our healthcare needs, the General Health MOT offered by Clinica Medicare is explained below and also detailed below are the tests included in our “General Health MOT”.

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The initial appointment with our Practice Nurse will last between 1 ½ to 2 hours and during this time she will start by going through your medical history, current medications (if applicable), current concerns, lifestyle, diet, etc. Once this has been completed a number of tests will be carried out as part of the appointment, to include:

•A Full Blood Count Blood Test, “FBC” •Cholesterol Blood Test, “Total / LDL / HDL” (the full breakdown) •Kidney Blood Test, “Creatina” •Liver Function Blood Test, “Gamma GT” as •Potasium / Sodium & Cholride (known “Iones”) •UREA •An E.C.G. •A Cervical Smear Test for women •A PSA (Prostate) Blood Test for men •Urine Analysis (via Dip Test) •Lung Function Test •BMI •Blood Pressure Test

NOTE: should any ladies wish to combine a Breast Screening (Mammogram OR Ultrasound) with one of our “General Health MOTs” then this can be arranged for an additional cost (but at a discounted rate).

Once the “General” Health MOT has been completed, the samples are sent off to the Laboratory for analysis. Upon their return a member of the Clinica Medicare team will call / message you to arrange a convenient time for you to come in for your results appointment (which is included in the price). This appointment will last between 15-30 minutes and gives the Practice Nurse the opportunity to go through your results with you, discuss any issues identified, discuss any treatment plan and discuss any referral that may be required (to a Specialist for example).

The “General” Health MOT is a general overview of a person´s health and does not include any specific tests for Cancer (other than those mentioned). Additional tests, can be added at the clients request after discussing this with the Nurse, however, these would be charged in addition to the price quoted.

Clinica Medicare is delighted to advise that our “General Health MOT´s”, which are normally priced at €155.00 are being offered until the end of February 2019 at the offer price of €130.00, a saving of €25.00…..don’t delay as the clinic is already fully booked until the middle of December 2018, so if you would like to take advantage of this offer whilst available then please call the clinic on 952-835-776 We would also like to take this opportunity to wish all our existing clients, as well as all of you reading this editorial a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year!!

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Blitz & Bake StickyToffee Christmas Pud..

This deliciously moist alternative to the traditional pudding was conjured up by combining sticky toffee pudding and carrot cake.

Ingredients:

Method

•200g ready-to-eat stoned dates •100g walnuts •1 carrot, peeled & coarsely grated •1 dessert apple, peeled & grated •2 tbsp golden syrup •4 tbsp brandy •100g cold butter, cut into cubes

•2 eggs, beaten •140g golden caster sugar •170g self-raising flour •1 tsp bicarbonate of soda For the walnut toffee sauce •175g golden caster sugar •25g walnuts, roughly chopped •100g butter •6 tbsp double cream

1) Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3.

Blitz the dates in a food processor until chopped a little, then add the walnuts, carrot, apple, golden syrup and brandy.

Pulse a few times until coarsely chopped, but still chunky. Tip in the butter, eggs and sugar and pulse a few times to combine. Finally, add the flour and bicarbonate soda, and keep tapping the pulse button just until everything comes together. Butter and line the base of a 1.5-litre pudding basin with greaseproof paper. Tip the mix in, smooth the top and bake for 1 hr 20 mins –1 hr 30 mins or until a skewer inserted into the pudding comes out almost clean.

2) To make the sauce, tip the sugar into a frying pan and put over a medium heat. Cook until bubbling and golden. Swirl in the walnuts and, when completely coated, use a slotted spoon to lift them out onto a tray lined with greaseproof paper.

Leave to harden; this is the praline. Carefully add the butter and cream to the caramel residue in the pan, return to the heat, bring to a simmer and stir together to make a toffee sauce.

3) To serve, break the praline into shards. Turn out the pudding, spoon over some sauce and decorate with the praline.

Serve with the remaining sauce.

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LOS ANGELES 2018 MOTOR SHOW

Taking place until the 9th December, The Los Angeles Motor show has revealed some seriously good new cars.

BMW’s X7 is the largest model in BMW’s revamped line-up, the seven-seater will take on the Discovery and Mercedes GLS. With prices starting from 90.0000€ for the entrylevel xDrive30d, the X7 is aimed at luxury-driven markets in regions such as the Middle East and China. As such, four-zone air conditioning and electric seats all round come as standard.

Due for release in 2020, the Audi E-tron GT will go up against the Tesla Model S P100D and Porsche Taycan in the electric sports saloon segment. Range is understood to be around 325 kms, and the GT will aim to get to 100kph in 2.25 seconds.

Also from BMW, the new 8 Series Convertible featuring four seats, a multi-layered fabric roof and 350 litres of boot space, fills the gap left by the axed 6 Series. The 8 Series will be available with a 3.0-litre sixcylinder diesel engine or 523bhp petrol V8, both of which are good for a limited 155mph.

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled an updated version of its GT two-seater. Sporting a larger front grille and revised headlight styling among other subtle design updates.

Mercedes is likely to include a more powerful twin-turbocharged petrol V8 as part of the four-year-old GT's mid-life refresh.

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What’s On Guide...

1st - 4th December 2018: Silver Bells Christmas Show at the Salon Varietes, get into the festive mood.

Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

6th December 2018 - 5th January 2019: Christmas Market in Benalmadena at the entrance of Puerto Marina everyday between 11am and 8pm.

6th December 2018 - 6th January 2019: Christmas Market in Puerto Banús Marina from 11.00am.

6th December 2018: The Nutcracker Ballet. A magical journey that is full of Christmas spirit. With more than 40 dancers on stage, the School of Russian Ballet captures all of the beauty and drama of this truly romantic ballet. Or more info see https://auditorioestepona.com.

8th - 9th December 2018: Antony Wolfson and his band as Neil Diamond at the Salon Varietes.

Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

9th December 2018: Malaga Marathon: The marathon is expected to attract some 4000 runners from all over Europe. Please see the website at http://zurichmaratonmalaga.es for more info.

14th - 16th December 2018: Ricky Lavazza’s Christmas Show at Salon Varietes. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

20th – 23rd December 2018: Aladdin Pantomime at the Salon Varietes, a spectacular pantomime for all the family. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

26th December 2018 to the 4th January 2019: MIMA: Huge kids fair in Malaga. Among the attractions that can be enjoyed at MIMA are fun-fair rides, a natural ice rink, a golf course, a basketball court, a rock-climbing wall and zip-line, a road traffic safety circuit, environmental workshops, math’s development, handicrafts, face-painting, ball pools, trampolines, blow-up castles, story telling and children’s theatre to be held at the Palacio de Ferias, Málaga. For more information see www.mimamalaga.com.

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.

Every Sunday: Art & Exclusive Products Market held at the inner courtyard of the Hapimag Hotel, Marbella. Fashion, Costume jewelery, Accessories, Perfume, Organic bio products.

Painters, Sculptors & Flowers.. Also including entertainment from 11am to 7pm.

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ocal Info Emergency Numbers

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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

Tourist Information

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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

952 785 252

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

6th December 2018: Day Of The Constitution (National Holiday)

8th December 2018: Immaculate Conception (National Holiday)

22nd December 2018: El Gordo lottery the biggest prize of the year!

25th December 2018: Christmas Day (National Holiday) 26th December 2018: St Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day) 1st January 2018: New Years Day (National Holiday)

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during December 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, at the beginning of the month, Venus enters your skies and suddenly your social life becomes a lot busier. If you are single then a mystery love interest seems to come out of the blue. For some, a relationship that used to be only a friendship could change direction. Meet new people and don’t ignore the signs of those who want to get closer to you – whether it’s your professional or personal life! You wrap up this year having business on your mind, but also a lot of new ideas; with the desire to extend your scope of activity. You’re not doing badly during December 2018 when it comes to money; an influx of capital this month will help you manage to pay off some debts. You’re in good health in December 2018. If the weather is getting to you why not try some alternative treatments a spiritual adviser or someone dear to your heart.

Aquarius, you’ll be looking to the future of your marriage with confidence and optimism this month. Your other half is involved in your relationship heart and soul, and they support whatever you set out to do. December 2018 can be a very good time for making progress when it comes to some projects undertaken together. If you are single you aren’t too interested in getting involved this month, playing the field as it were! The beginning of the month see you inspiring to do what you really love; to return to older ideals professionally, as well as personally. You might have to pay up older debts, and it’s important to be honest during any negotiations or if you want ask for indulgence. Avoid making risky moneyrelated decisions this month because they won’t end well! You tend to get too excited too quickly particularly professionally this month– which can lead to sudden disappointments.

Pisces, December 2018 is a fantastic month for both in love and at work. If you are single it seems that you can’t dream highly enough! If you are in a relationship you’ll be thinking seriously about settling down, making the relationship official. At Christmas you might be overwhelmed by feelings and forget what to say or how to propose. But things work themselves out and you spend the end of the year in a romantic mood, full of hope for the future. Professionally, it’s tougher to stand out in the beginning of December 2018. You tend to make faux-pas, overestimate yourself or get your hopes up when it comes to money. Coworkers can help you out a lot. If you prove to be a good team-player, good at listening to your elders or those more experienced, you can look a lot better in your boss’s eyes – even get a promotion before Christmas.

Aries, during December 2018, your love life gets back on track. Tensions clear up the closer we get to the holidays. During the first days of the month, your other half might be saying that you are not spending enough time together. Joint money might become a touchy topic. If you are single at the moment then your in for some romance, the stars give you a healthy sense of humour face it you are simply irresistible! You draw the attention of potential partners, even if you don’t set out to. December 2018 is very great month as far as professional life and money goes, even if you don’t earn anything without working for it. Mercury resumes its direct motion on December 6th. Favorable circumstances come your way. In order to find your peace of mind try to reconnect with your spiritual or religious values. You’re in a good mood and feel optimistic toward the second half of the month.

Taurus, matters of the heart clear up this month, particularly after December 6th when Mercury resumes its direct motion. Mercury will bring you back to a level playing field this month and you can now see things clearly in order to make informed decisions. If you are looking for that special someone it’s a great time to enjoy surprising meetings: for some, it might mean that a relationship will suddenly take off and go in a very promising direction. As far as money is concerned, things improve after December 6th, 2018, when Mercury resumes its direct motion. Professionally, you do well in collaborations and due to your willingness to learn from those who are more experienced. Don’t get carried away with other people’s unrealistic dreams. Don’t hesitate to use your intuition. It will guide you toward alliances that will be successful in the future, and toward solutions that will guarantee your peace of mind.

Gemini, in December 2018, nothing seems impossible for you when it comes to love. You might even plan a marriage proposal. The fairytale mood of the winter holidays seems appropriate for making such commitments. If you are Single you might meet someone unexpectedly. You might suddenly see a coworker in a whole new light – a very romantic one! When it comes to your professional life, you’re driven by high demands that you are making on yourself. You will receive a lot of promises and very few of those will actually be delivered on, but it might also be the result of the inconsistency you’ve been manifesting lately. Diplomacy could help you a lot at work discretion also. You might make the worst mistakes if you refuse to listen to others too, being convinced that only your point of view can be trusted. It could end up costing you both money and your reputation.

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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, you enjoy emotional harmony, particularly during the second half of December 2018.

After December 6th when Mercury, resumes its direct motion through your sign some secrets or unpleasant truths might come out as far as love life is concerned. Avoid getting your hopes up too much, particularly if you’re involved in a long-distance relationship. The second half of the month brings more emotional realism; you take important steps toward a very happy home life. Work is taxing this month, try to reorganise your schedule so that you create a balance between career and personal life. Things go better during the last week of December 2018, as far as money is concerned – you close new contracts or start profitable partnerships. After December 16th, 2018, some things related to your health will become clear.

Try to get a well earned rest over Christmas and make the most of your family being around you.

Leo, again this month, you have many planets in your sign circling around your skies including Jupiter and Mercury expect a very busy month and many opportunities to meet new people. If you are single now is a great time to make the most of the festive offerings! Professionally speaking, if your work involves land or real estate expect to do particularly well; but also those who want to set up a business for the long run. The stars give you the energy necessary to start professional projects that involve effort, perseverance, and a lot of time. It’s one of the best times of the year for deciding which projects you should keep working on and which you should drop or if you should change jobs. Be discreet about your plans and ideas. Choose wisely when you pick whom you share your plans and goals with! December 2018 sees you in great shape, although the efforts you’ve been putting into things lately might start to cost you.

Virgo, if you are single then expect some love on the horizon the second half of December 2018 sees passion coming your way! If you are in a relationship then your other half may speculate a series of anxieties – particularly of the money-related variety. On the work front December 2018 sees things move slower professionally, and you’ll be able to spend more time at home with your family. Try not to make significant transactions around Christmas. Avoid making major money-related decisions and do your best to spend as little as possible. If you’re in debt, prioritise making due payments! You are stressed this month. It might be the right time to reorganise your life. Try to approach things constructively. In order to avoid getting physically and emotionally worked-up and change the pace and environment, you should try working out at the gym, among new people.

Libra, your love life is sprinkled with all kinds of surprises this month. If you are single change is afoot you seem to have changed and need to connect on a deeper level than you have so far.

Professionally, you’re too much of an idealist and scatterbrain. At the same time, you give too much credit to lies you’re told by a third party. Don’t take loans at this time try to pinpoint what kind of money you need, and rely on funds you already have on steady income. The Full Moon of December 22nd, 2018, happens precisely in your sign, and can be the moment of concluding various stages and professional projects in order to move on to something new. In December 2018 you have the holidays, parties, and cheer on your mind. You tend to get bored easily and feel pressured by the responsibilities at work or those of day-to-day life. You need to find your inner balance again.

Scorpio, during December 2018, Venus is transiting your sign and will assure you success in love. Whether you’re single or married, passion returns into your life. Christmas is going to be full of joy for you! You’ll feel that you’re understood and loved. The last week of the month brings special opportunities for single Scorpions. You get the date of a lifetime, a love that will change your life. All is looking good as far as money goes as well you’ll get an excellent income, but also full of the temptation to overspend. Professionally, things are going to change for the better. If you own your own business, it wouldn’t hurt to upgrade your tech. Embrace the changes that come to your life unexpectedly, because they help you both personally and professionally!

Sagittarius, if you are in a relationship get a lot of attention from your other half. Your beloved surprises you, spurs you on, proves how much they love you. This might become obvious after December 13th, 2018, when Mercury starts its transit through your sign. If you’re single or just starting a relationship, you might be drawn to sketchy people or to people who you’re not seeing for who they really are, being driven by the desire to settle down try to be cautious. When it comes to money, things look great this month and you can generate a lot of income or get support or a significant amount on money at just the right time.

Be careful with your money and don’t hesitate to ask for a specialist’s opinion, if you can’t deal with managing income and expenses! You’re in good shape in December 2018 as well. You’re energetic, optimistic, and pleasant company.

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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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PRECIOUS

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INNER

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A Cutting Conundrum...

A travelling salesman arrives in a small town and decides he wants to get a haircut.

There are only two barbershops in town one on East Street and one on West Street.

The East Street barbershop is a mess, and the barber has the worst haircut the salesman has ever seen.

The West Street barbershop is neat and clean, its barber's hair looks as good as a movie star's.

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Which barbershop does the traveler go to for his haircut, and why?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Ineffective (7) 5. False hair pieces (4) 8. Month (5) 9. Balearic island (7) 11. House type (4) 12. Response (8) 15. Assassinated Egyptian President (5) 16. Run away to wed (5) 19. Wealthy (8) 21. Gambling centre in Nevada (4) 23. Inflatable life jacket (3,4) 25. Oust (5) 26. Hint (4) 27. Adapts (7) Down: 2. Rugby position (5,4) 3. Sandy...., Scottish golfer (4) 4. Pliable plastic explosive (6) 5. The ........, famous pop group (3) 6. Nocturnal lizard (5) 7. Dame Ngaio........., crime novelist (5) 10. Girl's name (6) 13. Tool or utensil (9) 14. European river (6) 17. Unified (6) 18. Tom........, stage and screen actor (5) 20. Weak and delicate (5) 22. Dandy (4) 24. Misery (3)

Name The Film

A Two women troubled with guy-problems B swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love staring Kate Winslet & Cameron Diaz (2006).

A successful song-&-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general (1954).

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A drunken man staggers into a church and silently sits down in the confession box. The confused priest coughs to get his attention, but the man says nothing. The priest then knocks on the wall three times in an attempt to get the man to speak. Finally, the man replies, “Sorry, mate. There’s no paper in this one either.”

It’s a Cracker.....The president of the Festive Foods Corporation was included in a papal audience and he took the opportunity of making a business proposition to the Pope; that if he could arrange for the Lord's Prayer to be changed from “Give us this day our daily bread” to “Give us this day our daily turkey” throughout the whole of Advent and Christmas the Festive Foods Corporation in exchange would give £20 million to Catholic charities. The Pope declined his offer. A few weeks later the man called the Pope and upped the offer to £50 million but once again it was turned down. A few weeks before the beginning of Advent the man came back to the Pope with an astonishing offer of £100 million. The Pope considered all the good work that could be done with such a large amount of money and decided to go ahead.

The next day he called a special meeting of the Cardinals to let them know about the situation. “Well” said the Pope. “I have good news and bad news. The good news is that we are to receive £100 million. The bad news is that we have lost the Hovis account.”

My dwarf girlfriend has been a bit down recently because people keep remarking on her size. So to cheer her up when she gets home from work, I’ve got her flowers, chocolates, wine and I’m going to run her a nice hot sink.

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Christmas morning, a policeman on horseback was sitting at a traffic light, and next to him was a kid on his shiny new bike. The policeman said to the

kid, “Nice bike you’ve got there. Did Santa bring that for you?” The kid said, “Yeah.” The policeman said, “Well next year, tell Santa to put a tail light on that bike.” The policeman then proceeded to issue the kid a €20.00 bicycle safety violation ticket. The kid took the ticket.

Before he rode off he said, “By the way, that's a nice horse you got there. Did Santa bring that to you?” Humoring the kid, the policeman said, “Yeah, he sure did.” The kid said, “Well next year tell Santa to put the dick underneath the horse, instead of on top.”

I enjoy a glass of wine each evening for its health benefits. The other glasses are for my witty comebacks and my flawless dance moves.

Charles Dickens walks into a bar and orders a Martini. The barman asks, “Olive or Twist?”

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KIDS PAGE Can you see the ten differences between the two Minnie’s? Answers below...

Answers: tail, fingers, scarf tassels, scarf stripes, flower colour, eyelashes, smile, spot on skirt and gift ribbon

Give & y Micke ie Minn Some r Colou

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Help Mickey & Minnie through the maze to get to their presents next to the Christmas tree!

S E O J E A E C G S

T T R K T O R F L A

Can you find the lost CHRISTMAS words in the wordsearch?

B K N N J A E P I M

B B A E C I E W T T

V S A K S J R F T S

Z Q E U L E T V E I

V R N E B K R M R R

S H S Q N L A P M H

R E E D N I E R H C

J T U R K E Y S K M

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puzzle What Am I? Google

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Madonna 2) L’Oreal Paris 3) South 4) 8 5) Elton John 6) The Suez Canal 7) Jesus Wept 8) Portugal 9) The Sahara 10) 25 11) Beijing 12) Snakes 13) On a Ship 14) Boy Scouts 15) Wood 16) Sagittarius 17) Spencer 18) 8 19) Zipcode 20) Cumberland 21) Kendel 22) Sahara 23) Haricot 24) Pig 25) 4 26)Sturgeon 27) 5 28) Isle of Wight 29) Red, Yellow, Blue 30) White

Answers from 20, 24, 70 & 71

it out

Link The Words 1) Stone 2) Bread 3) Tube 4) Fore 5) Space

Guess The Celeb a) Nick Knowles b) Melissa McCarthy

Brain Teaser Answer: The traveler goes to have his hair cut at the barbershop on East Street. He figures that since there are only two barbers in town the East Street barber must have his hair cut by the West Street barber and vice versa. So if the traveler wants to look as good as the West Street barber (the one with the good haircut), he'd better go to the man who cuts the West Street barber's hair - the East Street barber.The reason the West Street barbershop is so clean and neat is that it rarely gets customers.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) The Holiday (2006) b) White Christmas (1954)

Say What You See 80

1) Double Bed 2) Foreigner 3) Picket Line

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