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Ed’s Note..

To coin Elton John “Can you feel the LOVE tonight”… Well here’s hoping!

It’s February already, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it will be time to celebrate the romance in your lives. Some of you may think it’s one big commercial rip off but some of us dream of bouquets of red roses, romantic candlelit dinners and maybe a little sparkle (I mean diamonds!) Sadly, most of us are lucky if we get a card! So why not pull out all the stops this year? February 2020 brings with it a leap year, so ladies if you’re other half has not proposed yet now’s your chance!

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in the February Magazine...

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Understanding Masculine or Feminine nouns in “A Women’s World” 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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A fantastic new juicer and a very smart light bulb plus lots more in the Gadget & Gizmo’s pages...

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All the proof we needed of our inability to please in “A Man’s World” this month.

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

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Valentine’s games, puzzles jokes and more in “The Kids Page” this month...

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A Woman’s World

UNDERSTANDING GENDER DIFFERENCES...

A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine...

"House" for instance, is feminine: "la casa."

"Pencil," however, is masculine: "el lapiz."

A student asked, "What gender is 'computer'?"

Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male & female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether "computer" should be a masculine or a feminine noun.

Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.

The men's group decided that "computer" should definitely be of the feminine gender ("la computadora"), because: 1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic; 2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is

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The women's group, however, concluded that

computers should be Masculine ("el computador"), because: 1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on; 2. They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves; 3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; and...

4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.

Unsurprisingly, The women won!

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p i s z s i o b G Show OSCARS 2020 GOSSIP...

THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2020 Oscars were officially

announced last month. While every win at the Academy Awards goes down in film history, there are some nominations among this year's list that could make for major Oscars milestones come the February the 9th ceremony. Nominated in the following: BEST PICTURE nominees are: The OTHER GOSSIP INCLUDES... Barack Irishman, 1917, Once Upon a Time…in & Michelle Obama: Signed a deal with Netflix in Hollywood, Parasite, Marriage Story, Joker, Little 2018. Now, one of the films they produced the Women, Jojo Rabbit and Ford v Ferrari. documentary American Factory is nominated for BEST DIRECTOR nominees are: Martin Best Documentary Feature.

Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Bong Joon-Ho, Scarlett Johansson: The Avengers star is nominated in both the Best Actress and Best Sam Mendes & Todd Phillips.

BEST ACTRESS nominees are: Renée Supporting Actress categories this year.

Zellweger, Scarlett Johansson, Cynthia Erivo, Toy Story 4 and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World: The Academy is not known Saoirse Ronan and Charlize Theron.

BEST ACTOR nominees are: Joaquin for rewarding sequel. Should Toy Story 4 or How Phoenix, Antonio Banderas, Leonardo DiCaprio, to Train Your Dragon: win the category, it will only be the second time a sequel has won.

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MEGXIT… SORRY WE HAD TO MENTION IT! Can their life ever be

normal? As Harry and Meghan begin their new life away from the Firm last month.

Harry has spent much of the last month in the UK saying how his wife is going to end up like his Mum and how he had 'no other option' but to give up his official royal duties and forge a new life in Canada, where his wife and son are setting up home. We have to wonder if they are ever going to have a paparazzi free life or if they want to? And controversially they just want to make easy money… Is Meghan the main mover in this move?

What do you think?

JEN & BRAD BACK TOGETHER? Fans are convinced Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt had an adult sleep over after SAG awards as she posts ‘morning after’ photo... After winning the female actor award and dancing the night away with Brad, Jennifer shared a picture of her ivory Dior gown, heels and award next to a bathtub the following morning. Hopes are that the former married couple might reunite!

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season in May. In its last season, Billions transformed its central conflict, as crusading lawyer Chuck Rhoades teamed up with hedge fund titan Bobby Axelrod, turning their legal and monetary powers against their enemies: U.S. Attorney General Waylon "Jock" Jeffcoat and competing hedge funder Taylor Mason. But the pact could never last. By the end of Season 4, Rhoades and Axelrod are plotting against each other once again. Billions Season 5 will premiere on May 3rd.

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LOVE IS ALL AROUND US...

• Based on retail statics, about 3% of pet owners will give Valentines Day gifts to their pets.

• In the Middle Ages, young men and women would drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned on their sleeve for one week for everyone to see.

This is where we got the expression “to wear your heart on your sleeve”.

• Every Valentines Day, the Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare’s lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receive about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet.

• 53% of American women claim that they’d leave their husband is he didn’t get then anything for Valentines Day. GENTLEMEN you have been warned.

• Couples who are in love synchronise their heart rates after gazing into each other’s eyes for three minutes.

• The actors who played brother and sister on Dexter began dating, fell in love, got engaged, got married and got divorce, all while continuing to play brother and sister on TV. • In Ancient Greece, throwing and apple at someone was done to declare one’s love.

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CONTINUED FROM LAST MONTH... Get ready to save these dates as we take look at the most anticipated films for the last six months of 2020 From the looks of it 2020 will be packed with highly-anticipated films some sequels, but that isn't all we're expecting to see: the studios have also set up new adaptations and all manner of would-be blockbusters, making for what should be an epic year at the movies. Quick, grab your popcorn, large drink and pick n mix...!

Minions: The Rise of Gru

We last saw the minions wreaking havoc in 1960s England before they met up with a young Gru. Perhaps their next adventure will be their first with him. Whatever shenanigans the yellow ones get up to, expect a plan for World domination! Globally the Despicable Me franchise become the highest grossing animated franchise of all time.

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Release date: July 3rd 2020

Following the path that Pirates of the Caribbean this new film is based on the Disney theme park attraction of the same name. Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star, respectively, as a riverboat captain and a scientist on a hunt for a magical cure in this Depression-era action adventure.

Comedian Jack Whitehall also joins in the fun, playing Blunt’s character’s brother.

Release date: July 22nd 2020

Bill & Ted Face the Music

Staring Keanu Reeves as Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Alex Winter as Ted “Theodore” Logan have all grown up, but their time-traveling adventures aren’t over yet. In this decades-later sequel, the goofy duo are visited by someone from the future who tells them they must create a song to save the world. Will the Wyld Stallyns be up to the task? Of course they will.

Release date: August 21st 2020

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Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return to reprise their roles as real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in this third chapter of the original Conjuring franchise, focusing on a real case they investigated in which a murder suspect invoked demonic possession as a defense for his crimes.

Release date: September 11th 2020

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The Many Saints of Newark

Whether you feel that the end of The Sopranos was fitting and poignant or anti-climactic and unsatisfying, you probably pleased at the news that a Sopranos movie was in the works. With the late James Gandolfini no longer around, however, the only way to go was a prequel, and who better to portray a young Tony Soprano than Gandolfini’s son himself, Michael? This look back at the early years of the iconic TV mobster staring Ray Liotta.

Release date: Septmeber 25th 2020

Death on the Nile

Kenneth Branagh will return as detective Hercule Poirot following the surprise success of 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express, which Branagh also directed. So far, big names like Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Annette Bening, Letitia Wright, and Rose Leslie have joined the whodunit.

Release date: October 9th 2020

The Witches

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A remake of Roald Dahl’s The Witches, which was first brought to the big screen in 1990. The original tale of an annual convention of the world’s witches that is interrupted by an inquisitive young boys its (opening sequence has been terrifying young kids for decades). Anne Hathaway, who will star as the Grand High Witch, has to beat, Anjelica Huston’s performance as the world’s head witch has made the character one of the most memorable kids’ villains in cinema.

Release date: October 9th 2020 It’s the showdown we’ve been waiting for since 2014’s Godzilla. Director Adam Wingard – who has proven he knows how to bring the thrills with The Guest and You’re Next – helms this climactic entry in Warner Bros.’ MonsterVerse series, which continued in 2019 with Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Who will win when the giant ape takes on the king?

Release date: November 20th 2020

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Steven Spielberg’s new adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name, which is itself an alternative take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, is finally seeing the light of day in late 2020. Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler star in the as Tony and Maria, two teens in 1950s New York City who belong to rival gangs but fall in love with each other and must deal with the consequences.

Release date: December 18th 2020

Coming 2 America

After over three decades, it looks like Prince Akeem ahem, King Akeem and Semmi are returning Stateside from there homeland of Zamunda. Much of the original cast are returning, including James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer and John Amos as Cleo McDowell, as Akeem learns that he has a long-lost son he never knew about who might be the heir to the throne.

Release date: December 18th 2020

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1) What is the only land mammal that cannot jump?

2) Which is the highest capital city in Europe London, Berlin or Madrid?

3) The Khyber Pass links which 2 countries?

4) Which is the largest joint in the human body?

5) What is the fundamental oath that is associated with doctors?

6) Whom did film star Grace Kelly marry in 1956?

7) What cargo did the Cutty Sark carry?

8) Alphabetically, what is the last sign of the Zodiac?

9) What chess piece does not move in a straight line?

10) Which city is furthest north St Petersberg, Copenhagen or Montreal?

11) In which television series is Geraldine Grainger the cleric?

12) What is the nickname of the Australian rugby union team?

13) Which TV programme has a special in Marbs every year?

14) What can be Tulip, Balloon or Flute?

15) Which country is sometimes known as the Emerald Isle?

16) Which daring World War II raid did Guy Gibson lead?

17) How many furlongs are there in a mile?

18) Cu is the chemical symbol for which element?

19) According to the legend, which bird rose from it’s own ashes?

20) Which fruit is dried to make prunes?

21) Which spice comes from the Crocus?

22) Which designer is credited with designing the mini skirt?

23) Which nuts are used to make marzipan?

24) What carries blood to the heart – arteries or veins?

25) The binary system uses only two numbers – what are they?

26) What is Cary Grant's real name?

27) Which of the seven dwarves comes last alphabetically?

28) Who is credited with the invention of television?

29) How many classifications are there on the Richter scale?

30) Diamond is the birthstone for which month?

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FROM 13TH TO THE 20TH OCTOBER 2020 WE ARE CRUISING IN PURE LUXURY WE HAVE NEGOTIATED 50 ‘MINI SUITES’ ‘ALL INCLUSIVE’ FOR JUST £1,275 PP

Starting from New York, en-route to the Bahamas, we stop for a day at Cape Canaveral. Since the 1960’s Cape Canaveral, home of the famous ‘KENNEDY SPACE CENTER’, has become a legend. It is featured in many blockbuster movies and WE… ARE GOING THERE and you have the option of a fully conducted very informative tour.

NEW YORK, THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER AND THE BAHAMAS WITH ALL OF US CRUISING IN MINI SUITES… LIFE DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER.

UNLIKE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT WE… ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY Colin and Natalie are your cruise organizers. They are with you throughout the cruise and available everyday on the ship to answer questions. Each morning you will find them at the bottom of the ships exit gangway to ensure you are introduced to the tour guide for that day’s excursion.

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FROM ‘NEW YORK’ TO… THE BAHAMAS COME & JOIN US WE HAVE 50 ‘MINI SUITES’ WHAT’S INCLUDED:

INCLUDED: EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE IN A CHOICE OF RESTAURANTS, ALL YOUR

DRINKS ‘ON THE HOUSE’ FREE WIFI, NO GRATUITIES TO PAY AND SPECTACULAR SHOWS ALL INCLUDED IN YOUR CABIN PRICE. PLUS! BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF OUR GROUP, OUR EXCURSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY ‘HALF’ THE SHIPS PRICE

HOW DO WE ALWAYS WIN ON PRICE? We always guarantee the cruise line a minimum, of 100 passengers as soon as a cruise is announced. THIS HUGE NEGOTIATING POWER SECURED OUR GROUP 50 ‘MINI SUITES’ FOR JUST £1,275 PP MINI SUITES ARE ‘PURE LUXURY’ & 50% BIGGER THAN BALCONY CABINS

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On every previous cruise we have SOLD OUT our 50 cabins so, if you wish to join us on this ‘EXCITING CRUISE ON A BRAND NEW SHIP’ & secure the price on the website, the deposit is £100PP to our registered London cruise agent (This payment & all your cruise payments are protected) & €50PP ‘Organization fee’ to Marbella Cruisers.

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THE BACKWARDS MOVIE CHALLENGE SOMETIMES FILMS CAN BE EVEN BETTER IN REVERSE. CAN YOU WORK OUT THESE FILMS FROM THERE BACKWARDS PLOTS?

1) A heart-warming tale about a boy who appears out of the ocean and saves a load of people.

2) An offbeat wildlife film about a sea creature who throws up so many people that they have to open a new beach for then all.

3) A tragic cautionary tale about a girl who becomes so unpopular that she has to move to Africa.

4) An uplifting story of an amputee who finds an arm in the desert.

5) A wholesome tale about a benevolent monster that rebuilds a down-at-heel city and then moonwalks into the sea.

ANSWERS ON NEXT PAGE...

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EGNELLAHC EIVOM SDRAWKCAB EHT 6) A confusing romp about a bunch of guys who donate a great deal of money to some gamblers, then leave in style.

7) A delightful musical about a woman who leaves her husband and seven stepchildren to find peace and solitude in a convent.

8) A inspiring tale about a man who escapes from a storm by breaking into prison.

9) A hilarious story about a group of animals who get fed up dancing with lemurs, lock themselves in boxes and themselves to a zoo.

10) The story of an institution that gradually robs a teen of his talent until he has nothing left and must resign himself to living under his family’s stairs.

ANSWERS: 1) TITANIC, 2) JAWS, 3) MEAN GIRLS, 4) 127 HOURS, 5) GODZILLA, 6) OCEANS ELEVEN, 7) THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 8) THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, 9) MADAGASCAR, 10) HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE.

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A PANDA BEAR WALKS INTO A BAR, AND TELLS THE BARTENDER THAT HE WANTS TO HAVE LUNCH. The bartender gives him a menu and he orders.

The panda bear eats his lunch, and when he finishes, he gets up to leave.

Suddenly, the panda bear pulls an AK-47 out of his fur, and shoots the bar to pieces. He then heads for the door....

The shocked bartender jumps out from behind the destroyed bar and yells, "Hey, what do you think you're doing? You ate lunch, shot up my bar, and now you're just going to leave?"

The panda bear answers calmly, "I'm a panda bear."

The bartender says, "Yeah, so?" The panda bear replies, "Look it up," and walks out the door.

The bartender jumps back behind the ruined bar and grabs his encyclopedia.

He looks up "panda bear," and sure enough, there is a picture of the panda bear.

He reads the caption, which says,

"PANDA BEAR A CUDDLY, BLACK AND WHITE CREATURE. Eats shoots and leaves."

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your MIND ownB e m o c In & e m o H e s u Guest Ho

Border of Mijas and Fuengirola - 680.000€ Plot Size 840Mľ and Build Size 475Mľ

Large Detached Villa on The Border of Mijas and Fuengirola Providing home and Income. Situated In Campo Mijas, close to El Coto in Fuengirola, the villa is ideally placed for access to the beautiful village of Mijas whilst also being very accessible to Fuengirola ensuring that there is plenty of options for activities, relaxing on the beach and evening life for tenants. The majority of the income currently comes from short term holiday lets. This really is a very rare opportunity to purchase a property, which will provide a good income from day one.

www.business-sales-spain.com Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

S A IJ M E D A L A C A L BARGAIN

Fantastic Café / Bar IN VERY CENTRAL LOCATION REDUCED TO 80.000€

•Refurbished to high standard & offered in excellent order •South facing terrace •Self contained apartment •Ready for new owner - businesses like these are rarely available in this very popular area

WANT TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? WE URGENTLY NEED MORE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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Advertising your business for s NO up front fees NO hidden charges

Kitchen, Bathroom & Furniture Franchise Central Marbella 550.000€ Specialising in supply and fitting of top quality kitchens Established in this location for over 7 years

Asian Supermarket Very Central Fuengirola - 79.950€

This really is a great opportunity to acquire a successful business that will start earning from day one

Hair and Beauty Salon in Marbella 15.000€

Well respected Hair and Beauty Salon Established over 10 Years in Very Central Location

Freehold Office In Mijas Costa - 210.000€

A lovely modern office and is ready to move into Well decorated and has a bright and spacious feel Around 45m2 and has a terrace outside of around 15m2

www.business-sales-spain.com Telephone: 951 666 715 Mobile: 663 061 669 info@business-sales-spain.com

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BUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

s for sale in Spain and the UK NO advertising fees NO sale - NO fee

Children's Play Park, Fuengirola - 150.000€ A very well known children’s play park Established 20 years in the same location Covering almost 600 square meters in total

Laundry Mijas Costa - 45.000€

Established laundry and dry cleaning business Has been in the same premises for over 30 years Very busy with a constant foot fall

Jeep Safari Tour Business - Marbella - 95.000€

A well established jeep safari business that was started 12 years ago The business has a Touristico Rural License which is extremely hard to obtain

Bed & Breakfast Hotel In Marbella - 1.500.000€ Beautiful detached villa hotel is located in Marbella and a few minutes away from Puerto Banus Ranked with 5 starts on tripadvisor

WANT TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS? WE URGENTLY NEED MORE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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GADGETS &Gizmoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SmartMicroOptics have created 'Diple,' the first microscope kit for smartphones and tablets. Capable of providing up to 1000x magnification without any pixelation, it can be used to see clear, HD microscopic images right out of the box.

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled a new version of its Beovision Harmony TV that folds down into a sculptural shape when not in use. Housed behind two crafted oak and aluminium wings, when switched on, the wings will fan out and the TV rises to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s viewing height.

Styled after the iconic NES controller, The N30 Wireless mouse by 8BitDo is packed with a fair bit of tech. It uses a 3D touch panel and has up to 120 hours of use on a single AA battery.

Available in two forms, the 3X Bluicer and 3X Bluicer Pro is a space-saving blender-juicer combo that's capable of juicing all sorts of fruit and veg or blending them into a smoothie. The hybrid machine features five one touch programs that'll help you create the perfect drink in an instant.

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

Timber offcuts have been reengineered into a soft, flexible, water-resistant, durable material to make the new Brandly smart watchstrap. Aimed directly at Apple Watch owners it is also compatible with Fitbit Versa (1 and 2), and any other 22mm watch.

Magware has a new range of modular lightweight cutlery. Designed to be used time and time again, to eliminate the need for disposable plastic knifes, forks, and spoons. It can be stored with ease thanks to the bundled Hypalon pouches and magnetic connectors.

IKEA launch of a 10â&#x201A;Ź smart bulb. Called Tradfri that can be controlled using a wireless dimmer or the IKEA Home Smart app. It consumes up to 85 percent less energy and lasts around 20 times longer than conventional bulbs.

Sony have produced a wearable neck speaker for use around the house. Placed on your shoulders it can surround you in the "sound and vibrations" of your favourite movies, music, and games. With no wireless option and only 7 hours battery life we recommend you stick with a decent pair of headphones!

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ALL THE PROOF WE NEEDED!

A Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store World operates.

You may visit the store ONLY ONCE! A DEPARTMENT STORE that sells husbands Has just opened in New

There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ascends the flights.

There is, however, a catch... you may choose any man from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!!

So, off the lady goes to the Husband Store to find a husband...

On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These men have jobs.

The second floor sign reads: Floor 2 - These men have jobs and love kids.

The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love kids, and are extremely good looking.

"Wow," she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.

She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads: Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous and help with the housework "OH MY GOD!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"

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Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads: Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love kids, are drop-dead gorgeous, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.

She is so tempted to stay, but...

She goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads: Floor 6 - You are visitor 4,363,012 to this floor.

There are no men on this floor.

This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please!

Thank you for shopping at the Husband Store.

Watch your step as you exit the building, and have a nice day!

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MINDyour ownBUSINESS BUSINESS SALES & Transfers

bars, restaurants & CaféS Torreblanca Seafront, FUENGIROLA

Estepona Port,

Small Starter bar with terrace opposite the beach 14.950€ Ref: 2332

Traditional restaurant, priced for quick sale 35.000€ ref: 2328

Fantastic Fully Equipped Wine Bar/ Restaurant Priced to Sell Quickly 50.000€ ref: 2310

Fully Equipped Restaurant RECENTLY refurbished 55.000€ ref: 2272

Lovely Frontline Café/Bar an ideal turnkey bar 29.950€ ref: 2238

Very Large Versatile Member’s Club/ Nightclub 250.000€ ref 2320

Fully Licensed and Recently Refurbished 110.000€ ref: 2330

Cozy Restaurant It is fully equipped & ready to reopen 120.000€ ref: 2320

Marbella Centre

Fuengirola PORT,

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Duquesa Port,

Marbella Centre,

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GUESS THE YEAR...

Can you work out “WHICH YEAR IT IS” from the following questions?

1) Boris Yeltsin wins as Russia's first popularly-elected president 2) At the movies you would have been watching: Terminator 2, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, City Slickers Thelma & Louise, Home Alone or The Silence of the Lambs 4) The Internet was made available for commercial use 5) The Gulf War started in January of this year 6) The Wimbledon Tennis tittles were won by Michael Stich and Steffi Graf 7) In the UK the Birmingham Six were freed after 16 years 8) "Justify My Love" ... Madonna, "Love Will Never Do" ... Janet Jackson "The First Time" ... Surface and "All The Man That I Need" ... Whitney Houston were all in the charts 9) Didn’t matter who you were…

1975 you should have been wearing ‘Bobby Brown’ Style parachute pants 2004

10) Nintendo releases the 16-bit console, the Super Nintendo

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

• A man rushed into the doctor's office and shouted, "Doctor! I think I'm shrinking!" The doctor calmly responded, "Now, settle down. You'll just have to be a little patient."

• STRESS MANAGEMENT...

Having a rough day? Just in case you've had a rough day, here's a stress management technique recommended in all the latest psychological texts. The funny thing is that it really works.

1. Picture yourself near a stream.

2. Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air.

3. No one but you knows your secret place.

4. You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called "the World,".

5. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.

6. The water is crystal clear.

7. You can easily make out the face of the person you're holding underwater.

8. See, you're smiling already.

• Did you hear about the optometrist that fell into his lens grinding machine?

He made a spectacle of himself

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group La Cala de Mijas Lions are running an Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group for English speakers in conjunction with Age Care and Medicare Calahonda International Baptist Church At 11.30-13.30 1st and 3rd Mondays

For more information contact Lesley: 635 407 255 Maggie: 629 893 016

Health & Well Being

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1) LAGREE

Already a massive hit in London and LA, Lagree Fitness is about to change the way you sweat.

Developed by Hollywood trainer Sebastien Lagree, a Lagree workout uses a megaformer (a larger version of the Pilates reformer) to strengthen and lengthen your muscles. The 45-minute classes are designed to activate your slow-twitch muscle fibres to build endurance and up your energy burn.

2) FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

Functional fitness focuses on strengthening the muscles you use most in daily life, and according to a study by Stats & Reports, it’s about to blow up the fitness world. Unlike HIIT and CrossFit which focus on busting out as many moves as you can in one session the aim of functional fitness is to develop the muscles you use for common actions like pulling, lifting and squatting. Instead of counting reps, functional fitness workouts focus on perfecting your form to help keep your body mobile and to prevent injuries.

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THE TOP NEW WELLNESS TRENDS IN 2020

3) CRYSTAL GRIDS

The wellness world has changed a lot over the past 10 years, and as we enter a new decade, the pace is set to quicken. This year you’ll be boosting your health with the likes of crystal grids, hormone tracking and CBD skincare as medical and health experts explore new frontiers in fitness, food, wellbeing and beauty. Expect to see a focus on slowing down as the world recovers from the burnout of the 2010s and prepare your passport for more off-the-grid travel. Ready to test them for yourself? Here are the top wellness trends to get your 2020 off to the right start...

Dubbed the new goal planner of 2020, crystal grids allow you to focus the energy of your crystal collection by aligning them with geometric shapes and moon phases. Sound too ‘out there” for you? Give it a chance studies show that visualisation techniques like this can have big rewards.

4) HORMONE TRACKING

If you thought period-tracking and cycle-syncing were big in 2019, there’s more to come. From monitoring your period and fertility with apps, to learning how to sync your daily activities to your cycle, women’s health is taking centre stage. Period apps like Clue are set to become even bigger this year, while hormone trackers like the soon-to-launch Inne will teach you even more about your reproductive health. Created in Germany, the handheld device uses saliva strips to record your hormonal profile (which you can use for contraceptive and general health purposes) in just 10 minutes.

5) BLUE ZONES

Forget forest bathing, in 2020, you’ll be ocean bathing. Studies show living near or visiting the ocean is good for your mental health, which means people will be drawn towards activities like swimming and seaside walks as a way to stay mindful.

Lucky we are so close then!

6) DNA-BASED SHOPPING LISTS

Your mission to lead a long and healthy life is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to DnaNudge.

Developed by UK scientists, it works by mapping your DNA to uncover your risk of nutrition-based diseases like type two diabetes or hypertension. From there, your lifestyle factors are assessed and your wearable tracker is calibrated to avoid and suggest certain foods as you scan and shop.

MORE NEXT MONTH...

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UROLOGY SERVICES

Mr Laurence Stewart MD FRCS Ed FRCS(Urol) Consultant Urologist Laurence Stewart is one of Scotland’s most experienced Consultant Urologists.

He is an international speaker and author in his field and is involved in ongoing education of Urologists in the UK. He has a wealth of experience over his 34 years in the NHS and has been a visiting urologist to Gibraltar for the last six years and is now offering his services on the Costa.

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Medical Tips

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AN ASPIRIN A DAY FOR THE OVER 50’S?

SHOULD EVERYONE OVER 50 TAKE A DAILY ASPIRIN PILL TO CUT THEIR RISK OF CERTAIN CANCERS? A medicine cabinet staple, aspirin is used by many middle-aged people to keep their hearts healthy. It is estimated that as many as 40% of those over the age of 60 in the UK take low-dose aspirin daily, either with or without a prescription, according to a 2017 study by researchers at the University of Oxford.

Aspirin is now only prescribed by NHS doctors to anyone who has had a heart attack or stroke, or to those at high risk because they have heart disease or had previous heart surgery. But, in recent years there has been a rumbling debate over whether a low dose of this pill should be taken by more people, every day, with research suggesting it not only wards off heart attacks and strokes, but can even cut our risk of certain types of cancer. New research, published last month in the Journal of the American Medical Association, has renewed the debate. This study found that older people who take aspirin three or more times a week over a long period are less likely to develop bowel cancer and breast cancer.

HOW ASPIRIN AFFECTS THE BODY

Aspirin reduces the blood's ability to clot. That helps reduce the risk of blood clots forming inside an artery and blocking blood flow in the heart (causing a heart attack) or in the brain (causing a stroke). That's the benefit of aspirin. The risk from aspirin is that it increases the tendency to bleed, especially in the stomach but also (rarely) in the brain. Aspirin increases the risk of bleeding in the stomach by blocking chemicals called prostaglandins, which protect the stomach lining.

DON'T SELF-MEDICATE

If you've already had a heart attack or stroke, or if you have angina or another heart or circulation problem, your doctor has probably prescribed low dose aspirin. There's good evidence that aspirin (or similar drugs, for those who can't take aspirin) can help prevent a second heart attack or stroke.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO?

The decision to use aspirin therapy in people ages 40 to 70 is more complicated. It requires calculating your individual risk for problems caused by arteries clogged by atherosclerosis (mainly having a heart attack or stroke) in the next 10 years. Risk factors include: •Age (risk increases each year after 50) •Being male •Diabetes •History of high blood pressure •Cigarette smoking •Unhealthy cholesterol levels

If you've been using aspirin regularly for years, don't stop taking it. Likewise, don't start taking it just because you think it will help you. In either case, do talk to your doctor.

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• No cutting • No scalpels • No bleeding • No sutures • No swelling • No pain

With over 20 years of experience in Implant Surgery, Alex is probably the most experienced Implant Dental Surgeon on the coast.

Using his experience in conjunction with the wonderful minimally invasive technique, he is able to place almost all implants with - NO SURGERY and NO PAIN. The implant is placed very quickly using normal local anaesthetic, so you have minimal discomfort - no worse than having a filling! Subsequent treatment (impressions, fitting the post and crown) require no local anaesthetic.

This very gentle procedure allows placement of implants without the need for building new bone in most cases.

If bone augmentation is required this can be done in almost all cases WITHOUT CUTTING THE GUMS.

Tel: 952 466 056 Edif. Don Marcelo, Bajo. Local 2D www.englishdentalpractice.com

Avda. Jesús Santos Rein, 10 info@englishdentalpractice.com Fuengirola 29640 Málaga.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR DNA “SAYS” YOU'RE SOMEBODY ELSE?

THE MAN WITH TWO SETS OF DNA FIGHTING FOR DOMINANCE: Chris Long of Reno, Nevada, recently received startling news. Four years after undergoing a bone marrow transplant for leukemia, Long learned that he now shares the DNA of his donor.

Not only is the donor’s DNA present in his blood, but it exists in swabs of his lips and cheeks. Even more startling, 100 percent of the DNA in Long’s semen now belongs to that of his donor, raising fascinating questions about everything from crime lab identification to heredity.

THE DNA OF A YOUNGER MAN 5,000 MILES AWAY: After being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes, Long didn’t know how long he would live. Both conditions impaired his body’s ability to create new blood. He turned to a matching site to find a compatible bone marrow transplant donor. Just three months after his bone marrow transplant, Long showed signs of an incredible and necessary

metamorphosis. The DNA in his blood now belonged to that of his German donor, someone he’d only communicated with through a handful of messages.

THE MURKY WATERS OF DNA TESTING About a year later, things took a decided twist when Long submitted to another round of DNA testing. From his cheeks to his lips and tongue, the results contained the genetic material of two men: Long and his donor. More shocking still, Long learned that the DNA in his semen now belonged exclusively to his donor; only his head and chest hair remained unaffected. In the context of forensics, the findings are having a ripple effect. Crime scenes labs all over the world rely on DNA evidence to prosecute criminal cases. Using this DNA comes with the assumption that it belonged to the suspect or somebody else at the crime scene. Who would consider the possibility of a donor’s DNA muddying the forensic waters?

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Ingredients:

• 100g (3½oz) plain flour • 50g (1¾oz) icing sugar • 50g (1¾oz) butter • 1 egg yolk • 1tbsp cold water

• 20g (2/3oz) caster sugar • ½tsp vanilla extract • Zest of ½ a lemon

For the apple roses • 3 red-skinned apples For the filling • 1 green-skinned apple • 6 Cox or other eating apples • Juice of ½ a lemon • 1tsp lemon juice • 1tsp icing sugar • 10g (1/3oz) butter •Crème fraîche or custard, to serve put in a pan with the lemon juice. Cover tightly and cook over a low heat for 20 minutes, until soft. 6) Add the butter, sugar, vanilla 1) Put the flour and icing sugar in a bowl and rub and lemon zest and mash until smooth. Spread over the pastry. 7) in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2) Add For the roses, thinly slice the apples and put in a bowl with the the egg yolk and water. Mix until it forms a firm dough. Wrap in lemon juice and 2tbsp water. 8) Cover with clingfilm & microwave clingfilm and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. 3) Preheat the oven for 3 minutes, until just soft. Drain and cool. Roll one red slice to 210°C/fan 190°C/gas 7. Roll out the pastry and use to line a tightly to form the centre of a rose. 9) Wind red apple slices around 23cm fluted flan tin. Trim the top of the pastry. 4) Line the pastry this, slightly overlapping, to make a rose. Repeat 5 times (see piccase with a circle of parchment or foil and fill with baking beans. ture). 10) Arrange the green slices in between the roses and return Bake blind for 15 minutes, until lightly golden, then remove the the tart to the oven at 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 for 10 minutes, paper and beans and return the tart to the oven for 5 minutes, until lightly caramelised. Dust with icing sugar and serve with until pale golden and dry. 5) Peel, core and chop the 6 apples and crème fraîche or custard.

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We look at a few of their most special cars.

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A streamlined 8C coupé led the 1938 Le Mans 24 Hour race by the almost unbelievable margin of 14 laps before retiring with engine failure two hours before the finish.

The 33 Stradale was the road version of the The company’s first car, a four-seater with a Tipo 33 sports racer, It had butterfly doors 4.1-litre engine known as the 24 HP. Two and a 2.0-litre V8 engine with a remarkably were entered in the 1911 Targa Florio race, high output of 227bhp, Only 18 were built but both retired on the third and final lap from late 1967 to early 1969.

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What’s On Guide...

31st January to the 2nd February 2020: Sultans of Swing: (Dire Straights Tribute). 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.

12th to the 16th of February 2020: The Secret Garden: SALVA presents an enchanting story of magic, hope and friendship a new play adapted and directed by Oliver Leiva. For more info call: 952 47 45 42 or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

19th to the 23rd of February 2020: Frolics & Frills: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Salon Varietes Theatre this is a great collection of the Old time musical hits. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

28th of February 2020: Andalucía Day is a holiday celebrated to commemorate the referendum for Andalucía to become an autonomous community within Spain. Schools and most businesses are closed or have shortened hours on this day, check opening hours of any business before you head out.

28th and 29th of February 2020: Fleetwood Mac Tribute: Steve Nelson and his daughter rock the stage with all the best of the Fleetwood Mac hits. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

21st of February to the 1st March 2020: The Marbella Carnival includes fun and entertainment in four different areas of the city - Marbella center, San Pedro de Alcantara, Nueva Andalucia and Las Chapas. This is a time where everyone dresses up in costume and participates in a number of activities offered by the city. For more information see: www.carnavaldemarbella.com.

1st March 2020: St. Davids Day Concert: A fantastic trip through the valleys with Ricky Lavazza, Owain Griffiths, Fibi McGregor and Mario Ross. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

1st & 3rd Mondays: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more information call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

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

Every 1st Tuesday: Age Concern Coffee Morning at Ricks gin & tonic bar, Estepona Port 11– 1:30 p.m.

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: 11am – 1pm International Baptist Church, near Supersol Los Olivos , Calahonda.

Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admission.

Every Thursday: 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 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 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 products. Painters, Sculptors & Flowers... 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 +350 200 12345

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 Cañada 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

February 14th 2020: Valentine’s Day

February 28th 2020: Day of Andalucía (Many businesses will be closed today)

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during February 2020...

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, your love life seems to be quieter in February 2020, at least it is without events that would mess things up. After February 23rd if you’ve been experiencing communicational issues the energy of the New Moon helps you find new ways to talk and re-establish the conversation with someone you’re interested in. When it comes to money, you have nothing to complain about. The Sun lights up your bank account and encourages you to even start saving up! Mercury begins its retrograde motion on February 17th 2020, if you’re looking for a job, maybe send out CV’s again to companies that have rejected you so far; or seek a former employer. You may be surprised to find out that a former employer will contact you and ask whether you might want your old job back.

Aquarius, the Sun is in your sign until February 19th, 2020 it give you that the charm that will make you easily stand out of the crowd. Because of this, if you’re single, you can change your relationship status! If you are tempted to use too many promises that you can’t fulfill, this may lead to big issues in the future. Money could also become a touchy topic in your relationship this month, be patient and after February 19th better solutions will work for both of you. Professionally speaking, there aren’t that many changes or significant events. When it comes to money, you’re likely to run into promising opportunities. If you make use of your intuition and flair, you can come out a winner.

The New Moon of February 23rd, you could get the chance to become part of a new partnership that will prove to be lucky for your professional and material development.

Pisces, Mercury is in a retrograde motion after February many aspects of your love and emotional life will be re-evaluated. It’s a good idea not to rush into making definitive decisions that could alter the course of your life. The Sun begins its transit through your sign on February 19th, and with the New Moon of February 23rd it is a favourable time for new love or something entirely new in your love life. After February 24th you might meet someone who’ll make you change your professional direction; or you’ll get the inspiration needed in order to set the basis of your own business about which you’ve been dreaming for a long while. The months focus energy sees you renewing your personal and professional life, particularly after 23rd New Moon. Maybe changes in your lifestyle, making your schedule more efficient, and choosing a healthier diet.

Aries, if you are looking for love this month then the time from the 7th to the 14th the stars will give you a particularly irresistible charm! Just in time for Valentine’s Day… Love might come your way without you looking for it, or maybe your other half will shower you with attention and care. You start attaining results through hard work and perseverance this month your social rise to fame and professional success are well supported by the stars, particularly after February 16th when Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, and the South Node are too in your skies. If you own your own business, you have better odds at signing new and profitable contracts. Try to find a balance between your personal and professional life! You need quiet alone time in order to regain your mental clarity and inner balance this month.

Taurus, on February 3rd, Mercury transits into your sign where it also begins its retrograde motion on February 17th. This is suggesting that you should revise your love life and romantic pursuits of late. You can’t decide or are having a hard time making sense of your feelings. The planetary transits this month will help you reach a common vision for your love life and a long-term strategy to move forward. In order to make the most of the astrological energy this month, you need to get moving, and not be afraid to put into practice your wildest professional dreams. Look towards the future with optimism! If you choose your allies and the causes you get involved in carefully, you can gain benefits you can’t even dream of. The harmonious aspect formed by Jupiter and Neptune in February 2020 speaks of providential success, bonuses and so on.

Gemini, until February 16th, Mars energizes your love life. If you’re single and looking for love, you stand to gain from going out with friends and being part of social activities. You could meet someone particularly interesting who you feel you’ve known all your life. If you are part of older relationships you may benefit from this planetary impulse why not spice things up for the love of your life on Valentine’s Day? You’ll see new opportunities for getting an income; new projects are going to be hitting you thick and fast after February 9th, new businesses or contracts. You might also run into an opportunity to liven up an older business and conclude that by using your negotiating skills, you can improve your income – particularly long-term. During this term, a radical change of lifestyle might be a very good idea... Think healthy!

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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, your love will still have dilemmas and issues for a long while still. However, in February 2020 you get a lot of support from friends if some details seem unbearable. If you are single you are dreaming about building a solid, long-term relationship. It would be ideal not to create the impression that you’re the codependent type, because otherwise you risk attracting people who will limit you. From the 19th of the month you make an effort to catch up with your payments in order to get rid of part of your debts and establish a long-term money-related strategy. The next few month’s help you ease your mind and revise your long-term goals, particularly if you’ve recently ended a. Seek a bolder and healthier approach, a more personal one! That way, you’ll be able to let go of any emotional codependences that risk affecting your professional life as well.

Leo, until February 16th, 2020, make the most of the last days of the Mars’ transit your sign, love can come your way very easily until then. If there are things still left unsaid, say them… if you want to approach someone you like, don’t postpone it anymore! Your work and money situation could get complicated in February because Mercury begins its retrograde transit on February 17th, if you need to negotiate or sign contracts try to get it all sorted out during the first half of the month.

The energy of the New Moon of February 23rd, 2020, focuses on you re-evaluating things when it comes to money. It’s a time during which you get the chance to make radical changes in your life and change your lifestyle. Take account of your unhealthy habits, both on a physical and emotional level, and start to work on getting rid of them.

Virgo, discuss things openly with your better half when it comes to each one’s complaints and try to make a compromise this month! Make the most of the New Moon in order to re-launch your relationship… The astrological magic of this month could give you everything you wish for if you want to start a new relationship or improve or set a new basis for an existing one. Whether you’re married, single, in a relationship or tick for other! February might be rich in new collaboration proposals and opportunities to sign new contracts or associations. Be very carefully weighing up if they’re to your advantage though. You might receive an amount of money, a prize or some unexpected benefit. Show restraint with this though and don’t go rushing out to spend it all at once. In order to keep up your great mood and energy, do things that make you happy and help you relax.

Libra, on February 7th, 2020 Venus enters your sign; this means that your love life and marriage become the center of your universe, now more than ever. If you’re single, try to meet new people, and go get a coffee with coworkers etc. Someone might surprise you from your entourage hitting on you – someone you thought of as a friend. The New Moon favours the beginning of a new professional phase or the revamping of an existing business or occupation. When it comes to money, there are no major changes in sight. You might need help from your family or may have to help out a family member yourself, or depend on your other-half’s income. The New Moon of February 23rd may help you lead a healthier life; make a significant change in your lifestyle or shift your perspective on what it means to be healthy.

Scorpio, your love lives seem to be intense in this month. You might get the chance to resume a connection with someone you care about and with whom you might have wanted to be in the past, but nothing ever came of it. Don’t allow this opportunity to slip through your fingers. If you are single then it’s time to widen your horizon and look for something different, if you want to have a long-term relationship. Professionally speaking, you’re going through a more creative term, during which you get the chance to learn new things and gain new skills. This would be a good time to invest in your health. If you have already lost the New Years Resolution to get healthy then now is a great time to get started again. You need a new approach, a fresh pair of eyes, a new and holistic view on your issues.

Sagittarius, if you are looking for love you get a lot of support this month from the transit of Venus through your sign. You might be attracted to someone from your group of friends or get hit on by someone from work; or maybe you’ll conclude that a friendship is evolving into something more! If you’re married or have been in a steady and committed relationship for a while, you might feel the need to reconnect with your other half. Mercury is in retrograde motion as of February 17th.

As a result, many professional projects go into a revisions stage or get stuck in obstacles. When it comes to money, you’re not doing badly at all. Try not to overspend on whims or trying to impress someone you’re attracted to! As far as your wellness goes this month reconciliation with someone you’ve fallen out of tough with might bring you peace of mind, a sense of tranquility and more confidence.

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puzzle

Solutions on page 80

it out

Anger Inducing Anagrams

Can you work out the names of British actors and actresses from these anagrams? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1)

_____ _______

SHRAPNEL FINE (5,7)

2)

______ _______

BLANDER BY THEN (6,7)

3)

_____ ______

MONACO SWILL (5,6)

4)

_____

GAMMON RETREAT (5,8)

5)

_____ ____

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GNOME PIGS (5,4)

Guess The Celeb

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Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser

Who Did It? After a local Post Office burglary, five suspects were being interviewed.

Below is a summary of their statements.

Police know that each of them told the truth in one of the statements and lied in the other.

From this information can you tell who committed the crime?

Brian said: It wasn't Charles - It was Alan Derek said: It was Charles - It wasn't Alan Charles said: It was Brian - It wasn't Eric Alan said: It was Eric - It wasn't Brian

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Eric said: It was Derek - It was Alan

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Crossword

Across: 1. Vinyl music disc (6) 4. Cooked dough (5) 8. Hard (5) 9. No good (7) 10. Get together (7) 11. Let ___ ___, Beatles hit (2-2) 12. Seasonal helper (3) 14. Ice___, lettuce (4) 15. Remove creases (4) 18. Ocean (3) 21. Stop (4) 23. Intake of air (7) 25. Scared of heights (7) 26. Broadcasting (2-3) 27. Charlie _____ also a star in 20 down (5) 28. Glides on ice (6) Down: 1. Continue (6) 2. Institution for advance learning (7) 3. Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey team (8) 4. Make beer (4) 5. Happening (5) 6. Polish cloth (6) 7. Poke with elbow for example (5) 13. Catherine wheel for example (8) 16. Black sheep (3-4) 17. Pushes (6) 19. Monk (5) 20. ________ buellers day of, 80's film (6) 22. Big (5) 24. Leo animal (4)

Name The Film

A A man in a legal but hurtful business needs B

1 1 1 1

This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family (2018).

Say What You See...

SPOT

just

looking

an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love (1990).

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

“How have you managed to buy such a luxurious villa when your income is so low?” asked the taxman at the yearly audit. “Well,” the taxpayer answered, “while fishing last summer I caught a large golden fish. When I took it off the hook, the fish opened its mouth and said, “I am a magical fish. Throw me back into the sea and I’ll give you the most luxurious villa you have ever seen.” I threw the fish back into the sea, and got the villa.” “How can you prove such an unbelievable story?”

“Well, you can see the villa, can’t you?”

A prince was put under a spell so that he could speak only one word each year. If he didn’t speak for two years, the following year he could speak two words and so on.

One day, he fell in love with a beautiful lady. He refrained from speaking for two whole years so he could call her “my darling.” But then he wanted to tell her he loved her, so he waited three more years. At the end of these five years, he wanted to ask her to marry him, so he waited another four years. Finally, as the ninth year of silence ended, he led the lady to the most romantic place in the kingdom and said, “My darling, I love you! Will you marry me?” And the lady said, “Pardon?”

Did you hear about the man who accidentally passed his wife a glue stick instead of a chapstick?

She still isn’t talking to him.

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Steven Spielberg was discussing his new project - an action docudrama about famous composers starring top movie stars. Sylvester Stallone, Steven Segall, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were all present.

Spielberg strongly desired the box office

'oomph' of these superstars, so he was prepared to allow them to select whatever composers they wished to portray, as long as they were famous.

"Well," started Stallone, "I've always admired Mozart. I would love to play him."

"Chopin has always been my favorite, and my image would improve if people saw me playing the piano," replied Willis. "I'll play him."

"I've always been partial to Strauss and his waltzes," said Segall. "I'd like to play him."

Spielberg was very pleased with these choices. "Sounds splendid." Then, turning to Schwarzenegger, he asked, "Who do you want to be, Arnold?" Arnold in a slow deliberate voice replied, "I'll be Bach."

The little boy greeted his grandmother with a hug and said, "I'm so happy to see you grandma. Now maybe daddy will do the trick he has been promising us." The grandmother was curious. "What trick is that my dear?" she asked. The little boy replied, "I heard daddy tell mummy that he would climb the walls if you came to visit us again."

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puzzle Who Am I?

Giacomo Casanova

Guess the Year 1991

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Elephant 2) Madrid 3) Pakistan & Afghanistan 4) Knee joint 5) Hippocratic Oath 6) Prince Rainier of Monaco 7) Tea 8) Virgo 9) Knight 10) St Petersberg 11) Vicar of Dibley 12) Wallabies 13) The only way is Essex (TOWIE) 14) Wine glasses 15) Ireland 16) The Dambusters raid 17) Eight 18) Copper 19) The Phoenix 20) Plums 21) Saffron 22) Mary Quant 23) Almonds 24) Veins 25) 0 and 1 26) Archibald Alexander Leach 27) Sneezy 28) John Logie Baird 29) 12 30) April

Answers from 20, 26, 46 70 & 71

it out

Anger Making Anagrams 1) Ralph Fiennes 2) Brenda Blethyn 3) Simon Callow 4) Gemma Arterton 5) Simon Pegg

Guess The Celeb a) Ed Sheeran

b) Claire Danes

Brain Teaser

Answer: Derek was the culprit. Looking at Brian's statement if it was Charles, then Brian was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true. Which would mean that it was both Charles and Alan. So it can't be

Charles.Which means Derek was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true.

Therefore it can't be Alan.

So Eric's second statement must be false, meaning his first statement was true, therefore it was Derek.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) Pretty Woman (1990)

b) Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Say What You See

1) Looking Out for Number One

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2) X Marks the Spot 3) Just Right

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