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Ed’s Note..

Well the sound of summer is officially here, the cicadas have started chirruping and the kids are splashing around in the swimming pool MMMM BLISS, it kinda makes you feel like you are on a holiday staying at home!

If you can be bothered to get up and do anything in this heat there really is loads going on this month: Starlite Festival hits Marbella throughout July & August they have some fantastic people playing this year (see their ad on page 63). The tennis at Wimbledon kicks off on the 2nd of July until the 15th.

The World Cup is still in full swing and England are on top form just having had their historic 6-1 victory against Panama, keep it up boys! Grab a cold beer, get relaxed on your sunbed and enjoy this issue of Costa Link Magazine, have a fantastic month and keep smiling…

in the July Magazine...

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Women’s World this month… It comes around every month, a visit to Menstrual Island!

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

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Geek out this month with the Gadget & Gizmo’s page including: A very smart in sole, a clever alarm clock and a 3D printed house…

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A Man’s World this month...

What you‘d wish for in you’re perfect Woman plus lots more!

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‘All Revved Up’ on page 58.

With just about every manufacturer now offering at least one SUV we take a look at the very top end.

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The Incredibles II provide the entertainment for this months “Kids Page”.

The ‘What’s on Guide” on page 62! Starlite is back on the Costa del Sol this month also an AMAZING Airshow in Torre del Mar plus lots, lots more...

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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

HORRIBLE, BUT SO TRUE! AN AMAZING COINCIDENCE...

In American Sign Language, the sign for having your period is basically punching yourself in the face - this, I feel is most accurate..

STAIN REMOVAL...

I guess you could say our periods are good for one thing periods help you learn how to get blood off things which is probably why you hear more stories of men caught with murder.

A PERIOD OF FEELINGS...

YOU JUST FEEL EVERYTHING SO MUCH MORE, YOU CAN’T HELP IT! Your friends annoy you by just existing.

And that goes double for your partner.

Being alive on day two is a feat.

Taking painkillers is pretty much useless.

And if you manage to actually get out of bed, you're a goddamn hero in my book.

Because you basically feel like crap: You can't even safely sneeze without fearing the worst.

When it's all over, all your feelings suddenly make a lot more sense.

You'll have to be really careful about reintroducing cute underwear.

But in general, life is so good again. Until it happens all over again the next month...

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LISA ARMSTRONG 'WANTS £50MILLION'… From Ant McPartlin for big move to LA! Ant McPartlin’s estranged wife Lisa Armstrong has reportedly told friends she wants a £50million pay out from her divorce in order to start a new life abroad.

Lisa has seemingly told pals she wants to move to LA, and is willing to fight for ‘everything she’s owed’ in her divorce from Ant. After finding out about Ant’s new romance with their former PA AnneMarie Corbett Lisa is pushing for a big pay out. It’s reported she wants a settlement of £50million which would include half of Ant’s £70million fortune, the couple’s former West London home and a cut of Ant’s future earnings.

TOWIE'S PETE WICKS BITTEN BY SHARK… In terrifying attack! The

Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks was attacked by a shark while filming for the upcoming series of Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. Pete who’s spent five weeks in survival mode on a Pacific Island was reportedly fishing for food along with fellow celebs when the shark came out of nowhere and bit his hand. They added the cast and crew were panicky as there was blood everywhere and Pete needed immediate medical attention.“No one knew what was going on, but show medics managed to get him cleaned and bandaged up. He was still wearing the dressing on the plane home," the source continued. Yikes.

‘I’M BACK!’ KATIE PRICE REUNITES KIDS… She is back with her chil-

dren after they moved in with Peter Andre. Last month it was revealed Junior, 12, and Princess, 10, would be staying with their dad as the Loose Women panelist goes through her divorce with third husband Kieran Hayler. Since the split, Pricey has been enjoying a romance with 29-year-old Kris Boyson which is apparently causing concern.

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CELEBRITY COACH TRIP 2018: It’s officially back for 2018, with a starstudded cast of famous faces who will be embarking on a 10-day trip around Europe. Tour guide Brendan Sheerin will, once again, be bringing his talent to proceedings, offering commentary of the Mediterranean to the celebs on board.

Who are the contestants? Ola & James Jordan: The Strictly Come Dancing duo are no strangers to a reality TV appearance away from the ballroom, with Ola and James enjoying stints in the I'm a Celebrity jungle and the Celebrity Big Brother house respectively, as well as appearing together on Your Face Or Mine. Charlotte Crosby & Josh Ritchie: With her Geordie Shore days long behind her, Charlotte is all loved-up with new boyfriend Josh (who first appeared in Love Island 2015) after going public with him on her very own hit MTV series The Charlotte Show. James Dunmore & Sam Thompson: Whilst James walked away from his time on Made in Chelsea in 2016, Sam is still a regular face on the show. Not one to shy away from a reality TV crossover, Louise Thompson's little bro has also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebs Go Dating. Nadia Essex & Bobby Norris: Now this sounds like a match made in heaven, right? The sassy Celebs Go Dating relationship expert has become known for her no-nonsense approach to, well, everything. And we're always here for it. As for Bobby? He's a TOWIE favourite and there's never a dull moment when he's around. As he once said: "I'm like the milkman, I always deliver, babes." Lisa Maffia & Mutya Buena: The So Solid Crew star will be paired with the former Sugababes singer for the new Coach Trip, making all of our '00s dreams come true.

The celebrity line-up will be embarking on a 10-day road trip around the Spanish Costas and they'll be taking on activities in some of Spain's top holiday spots. The air date for the new series has not yet been confirmed, but we do know that it will be filmed this summer showing on E4 later this year. We can’t wait and WE LOVE YOU BRENDAN!

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One Smart Puppy...

A local business was looking for office help...

They put a sign in the window stating the following: "Help wanted. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer, and must be bilingual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer." A short time afterward, a dog trotted up to the window, saw the sign and went inside. He looked at the receptionist and wagged his tail, then walked over to the sign, looked at it and whined. Getting the idea, the receptionist got the office manager. The office manager looked at the dog and was surprised to say the least. However, the dog looked determined, so he lead him into the office. Inside, the dog jumped up on the chair and stared at the manager. The manager said, "I can't hire you. The sign says you have to be able to type." The dog jumped down, went to the typewriter, and proceeded to type out a perfect letter. He took out the page and trotted over to the manager and gave it to him, then jumped back on the chair. The manager was stunned but then told the dog, "The sign says you have to be good with a computer."

The dog jumped down and went to the computer. The dog pro"I C ceeded to enter and execute a perfect program that worked A N DO SH TYPE flawlessly the first time. By this time, the manager was OR TPA & totally dumbfounded.

W.. ." He looked at the dog and said, "I realise that you are a very intelligent dog and have some interesting abilities.

However, I still can't give you the job." The dog jumped down and went to a copy of the sign and put his paw on the sentence about being an Equal Opportunity Employer. The manager said, "Yes, but the sign also says that you have to be bilingual."

The dog looked at the manager calmly and said, "Meow!"

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Greeting Cards Moonpig Don't Cover...

• I always wanted to have someone to hold, Someone to love. After meeting you... (inside card) I changed my mind.

• I must admit, You brought religion into my life... (inside card) I never believed in Hell until I met you.

•You are such a good friend. If we were on a sinking ship & there was only one life jacket... (inside card) I’d miss you terribly. And think of you often.

• Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go... (inside card) Will you take the knife from my back? You’ll probably need it again.

• Someday I hope to marry... (inside card) Someone other than you.

•Congratulations on your new bundle of joy... (inside card) Did you ever find out who the father was?

• Happy birthday! You look great for your age... (inside card) Almost lifelike!

•When we were together, You said you’d die for me... (inside card) Now we’ve broken up, "Moon I think it’s time to keep your promise. pig do n’t do that c •I'm so miserable without you... ard.co m..." (inside card) It’s almost like you’re still here.

•Looking back over the years we’ve been together, I can’t help but wonder... (inside card) What was I thinking?

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WHAT AM I...?

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

1) I’m over 2,600 years old.

2) I’m a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3) I’m 13,170.69 miles long.

4) I’m also the longest artificial structure in the World.

5) I was built mostly during the Ming Dynasty.

6) On average I’m nearly 8 meters tall, but parts of me are 14 meters tall.

7) On average I’m 6½ meters wide.

8) I have 50 million visitors a year.

9) I span 15 regions of China.

10) I’m also known as “The Long Wall 10,000 Miles”.

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Which Eastenders character does Danny Dyer play?

2) Which word can be added to ‘Bells’, ‘Mink’ and ‘Pearl’ to form three group names?

3) Which sport is played on a grass field whose maximum dimensions are 200 yards by 300 yards?

4) In which county are the UK’s highest cliffs?

5) What animal is used to represent the star sign Leo? 6) How many faces does the clock in Big Ben’s Tower have?

7) Which is the second largest cathedral in England?

8) Which is the nearest seaside resort to London?

9) Which Japanese word means ‘Divine Wind’?

10) How many arms does a starfish usually have?

11) In chess a player can sometimes move two pieces in the same move, which two pieces?

12) How many pins do you try to knock down in a game of skittles?

13) Name the most famous Rolls Royce car ever produced?

14) What do UK stamps not have on them that other countries do?

15) Which USA president’s wife was called Thelma?

16) Who hosts QI? 17) How old is a filly when she officially becomes a mare?

18) How many lines are there in a limerick?

19) Which group was Lionel Ritchie once in?

20) What is the chemical symbol for the element Hydrogen?

21)What is the tallest mammal?

22) Which drink can be drunk ‘Anytime, Any place, Anywhere’?

23) What country does Portugal border?

24) What does the word ‘Volkswagen’ mean?

25) Who invented the telephone?

26) What do humans have 52 of in a lifetime, 20 of which are deciduous?

27) In finanacial terms what do the initials PEP stand for?

28) What is a ‘Corncockle’?

29) In which month is Remembrance Day? 30) What is the first name of the chocolate manufacturer Mr Cadbury?

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Currently we are, on average, HALF THE PRICE OF ANY OTHER cruise company, on all the above cabin types. (Check it out) Last year 160 of us, from our coast, sailed together on the Norwegian Epic, we negotiated HALF the ships price on every excursion and…. we have ALREADY done this again. They have also given us our own Ballroom, some onboard spending money for each cabin and as a bonus two of your favorite singers from Marbella will be singing for us!

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• I hate Russian dolls; they’re so full of themselves.

• I asked my North Korean friend how it was there, he said he couldn’t complain.

• I haven’t talked to my wife in three weeks. I didn’t want to interrupt her.

• People used to laugh at me when I would say “I want to be a comedian”, well nobody’s laughing now.

• Never criticise someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticise them, they won't be able to hear you from that far away.

Plus, you'll have their shoes.

• The first time I got a universal remote control, I though to myself...

“This changes everything”.

funny one liners

• I refused to believe my road worker father was stealing from his job, but when I got home the signs were all there.

• You can never lose a homing pigeon... If your homing pigeon doesn’t come back, what you lost is a pigeon.

• Whiteboards are remarkable.

• Being an England supporter is like being the over-optimistic parents of the fat kid on sports day.

• Yesterday, a clown held the door open for me. It was such a nice jester!

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro Due this summer is a premium Wear OS smartwatch which tracks steps, and lets you pay for things using NFC. But when it’s idle, a low-power LCD above the OLED takes over. This extends battery life to two full days of usage, or power up the OLED only Essential Mode, which limits you to the time, steps tracking, and heart rate monitoring, and keeps it going for 30 days.

Runvi is a new exercise tracker that slots into an insole you fit inside your shoe, being closer to where the action is. As well as recording your pace and fitness sessions, Runvi can give you live feedback on advanced running metrics, such as cadence, foot-strike pattern, and symmetry. Designed to make you run faster and further, it’ll also tell you to slow down when close to fatigue or injury.

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The Sensorwake Trio is a new type of alarm clock based around sound, sight and smell. Its three-minute wake up process begins by infusing your room with a scent, like fresh coffee, peppermint or cookies. A minute later, it bathes your room in light, and finally rouses you with a melody. The idea is to activate all of your senses, wakening you more fully.

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

The OMEN headset by HP solves the problem of hot ears.

According to HP, a thermoelectric device inside the earcup conducts heat from the acoustic chamber towards the outside. Combined with a pillow-like luxurious fit, DTS Headphone: X,7.1 virtual surround sound, and a noise-cancelling unidirectional mic they should keep you cool in even the toughest gaming scenarios.

Hanging from two wires strung from nails, the disc-shaped Scribit will brighten up that boring old wall for you. Feed it custom art or select from millions of examples in the Scribit app, and it gets to work with four colour markers. If you fancy something new, Scribit’s eraser pod heats to 65°C to evaporate existing compositions. It’s Ideal, for businesses who fancy updating daily menus, or art lovers who want something new on their wall every night,

Leica are introducing a stylish new C-Lux compact camera. Basicaly a reskinned Panasonic Lumix ZS200, in an "Light Gold" or "Midnight Blue." With 49-point fast autofocus, continuous shooting at 10 frames per second and 4K videos at up to 100Mbps as well as Bluetooth and WiFi to transfer your photos. Expect to pay around 1000€ when it comes out.

In Holland, a company called Van Wijnen is working with the city of Eindhoven to build the world's first community of 3D-printed houses all printed with concrete. The aim is to make the futuristic-looking houses a work of art, each can be easily customised according to the wishes of the person who will live in the home. The waiting list for the first house is already 20 people long.

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The Little old LADY

& the traveling salesman...

A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. 'Good morning,' said the young man. 'If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners.' 'Go away!' said the old lady. ''I'm a pensioner and haven't got any money!'' then she proceeded to close the door. Quick as a flash, the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open. ''Don't be too hasty!'' he said. ''Not until you have at least seen my demonstration.'' And with that, he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet. ''Now, if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet, Madam, I will personally eat the remainder.''

The old lady stepped back and said, ''Well let me get you a fork, because they cut off my electricity this morning!�

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Successful Pool Table Business Established Over 10 years - 345.000€, Fuengirola Social & lucrative Business with regular income A great opportunity to acquire a business make money from day one

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A Man’s World

IT’S A MAN’S WORLD...

FINALLY, A MAN'S POINT OF VIEW...

A man and his ever-nagging wife went on vacation to Jerusalem. While they were there, the wife passed away.

The undertaker told the husband, "You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you can bury her here, in the Holy Land, for $150." The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home. The undertaker asked, "Why would you spend €5,000 to ship your wife home, when it would be wonderful to be buried here and you would spend only €150?" The man replied, "Long ago a man died here, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I just can't take that chance."

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One who's handsome, smart and strong. One who loves to listen long.

One who thinks before he speaks. One who'll call, not wait for weeks.

I pray that he's gainfully employed. When I spend cash, won't be annoyed.

Pulls out my chair and opens my door. Massages my back and begs to do more.

Oh! Send me a man who'll make love to my mind.

Knows what to answer to 'how big is my behind?'

I pray that this man will love me to no end, and always be my very best friend.

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Who owns a bar on a golf course, and loves to send me to football and the pub!

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HOW TO TREAT A JELLYFISH Well Being STING

total myth, there's no truth to it.

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dousing the infected area with vinegar or acetic acid to immediately relieve pain.

shaving cream might work, too!

if you don't have vinegar handy, shaving cream may also relieve pain, if you put shaving cream on, it keeps nematocysts intact and doesn’t rupture it. you can wipe it off.

(HINT, HINT: DON'T PEE ON IT)

Jellyfish sting treatment should include vinegar, hot water, and possibly a trip to the doctors.

BEEN STUNG

BY A JELLYFISH?

It's more common than you might think: there are more of jellyfish in the sea than you think. the good news is that while they can be painful, jellyfish stings are very rarely life-threatening, and they're easily treatable. depending on the kind that stings you, most pain typically peaks five minutes after the sting occurs and dies down within a few hours. generally, it won't last longer than 24 hours. there are a lot of myths on what to do in the aftermath of a sting, but here's what to do and what 46

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in a set of guidelines provided definitely not to do in case a by the red cross recomjellyfish gets you. mends removing remaining tentacles with a "blunt get out of the water object." after rinsing the area if you've been stung, return to with sea water, apply hot dry land as soon as possible water or a hot pack "as hot as to avoid getting stung again. the patient can tolerate for don't rinse off the affected 20 minutes" or until pain is area with drinking water.it relieved. could increase the pain. the nematocysts in the cells that seek help cause the sting will actually for symptoms release more venom and Jellyfish-sting injuries are cause more pain. first, rinse generally confined to irritawith saltwater and try not tion, burning, and stinging touch the affected area with sensations on the affected your bare hands. area. however, in rare cases of severe envenomation, one peeing on the might experience vomiting, sting does nothing trouble walking, nausea, the origins of the urination- headaches, and seizures. if theory are unknown, but it that's the case, seeking was popularised by a friends immediate medical attention episode where chandler pees at a nearby hospital is essenon monica. don't believe tial. everything you see on television though, because it's a

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SCIENCE EXPLAINS SLEEP…

We’ve heard a lot of information about our biological clocks and how respecting our sleep cycles can have great health benefits. Usually, people think that 7-8 hours is enough, but that’s not always the case. Sleep is an integral part of our lives. There’s nothing better than going to bed after a long, hard day of work. Healthy sleep is very important for rest and recovery. But how many hours do we need to get a good night’s sleep? And how much sleep you actually need based on how old you are?

LACk OF SLeeP:

Many of us wait for the weekend to get good rest. But it’s better not to neglect sleep for the sake of viewing the latest viral video on the Internet. First of all, being sleep deprived affects the quality of future bouts of sleep negatively. Secondly, this lack of sleep has a detrimental effect on our health.

Not getting enough sleep weakens our immunity and can lead to serious consequences.

Not getting enough sleep increases the risk of developing the following problems and diseases: ◦ exhaustion ◦ Depression ◦ Changes in hormone function ◦ Cardiovascular diseases ◦ Visual impairment ◦ Diabetes

In addition to all this, bad sleep negatively affects the body and appearance. As a result, weight gain, circles under the eyes, pallor, and bad complexion become a reality. This lack of sleep also leads to a lack of concentration, a decrease in everyday efficiency and premature ageing.

AGE & SLEEP Age affects not only our condition and bodily function. Scientists have established the connection between age and the required number of hours for good sleep. ◦ 0 - 3 months: 14 - 17 hours

◦ 4 - 11 months: 12 - 15 hours ◦ 1 - 2 years: 11 - 14 hours

◦ 3 - 5 years: 10 - 13 hours

◦ 6 - 13 years: 9 - 11 hours

◦ 14 - 17 years: 8 - 10 hours ◦ 18 - 25 years: 7 - 9 hours ◦ 26 - 64 years: 7 - 9 hours ◦ 65+ years: 7 - 8 hours

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SLEEP IMPROVEMENT It’s important to pay close attention to the quality and duration of sleep you’re getting. Bad sleep can lead to a deterioration of health. You can use the following tipsto help get enough sleep and feel more refreshed every day: ◦ Keep your days and nights separate. It’s important to remember that people should stay awake during the day and sleep at night.

If you break this scheme, then you’re likely to have problems with sleep. ◦ Fall asleep and wake up at the same time every day. ◦ Don’t have tonic drinks before bed. ◦ Don’t overeat at night.

◦ Create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the bedroom. ◦ Choose a comfortable bed and quality bedding. ◦ A short walk in the fresh air will help you fall asleep more quickly. ◦ Try not to use gadgets before going to bed and turn off electrical appliances at night. ◦ Pay attention to physical activity and relaxation techniques.

Getting enough sleep isn’t that complicated. You can improve your sleep by doing these simple actions. And in return, you’ll be cheerful and healthy.

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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.

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INTRODUCING: “STRONG FOR LIFE”

The team at Clinica Medicare are delighted to introduce Marcel Salazar and “Strong For Life”, who will be offering his services from one of our clinic rooms (5 days a week) with immediate effect. We believe that he and his offerings compliment the work the team at Clinica Medicare do and will be a great addition.

HE SPECIALISES IN BODY WORK!

this means if you have any aches, pains or injuries in your body marcel is uniquely trained and experienced to firstly identify the cause of the problem you are experiencing, provide treatment for it and recommend prevention tools or rehabilitation. thanks to his amazing clients taking on board his advice and making small changes to their activities or lifestyle they now lead happier better lives and some of them are happy to talk about their experiences, links to which can be found on his website: www.strong-for-life.co.uk/testimonials

Marcel’s “Strong For Life” service offerings include: • deep tissue massage • rehabilitation • soft tissue release • relaxation massage • injury identification/treatment

“strong for life” are pleased to announce an introductory offer for treatments at clinica medicare. These will be available immediately and until the end of September 2018. The offers include: •initial consultation of 15 minutes at just €10 •should you choose to receive treatment of 45 minutes at just €35 •thus, a total of €45 for a 1 hour appointment.

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marcel salazar, founder of “strong for life”, originally set up his 1st clinic in 2013 in south west london, although he qualified back in 2005. he trained in both the us and uk at the early part of his career. in 2007 marcel worked as general manager and trainer at one of europe’s leading medical prevention facilities in north london and has been working in the health and prevention industry for 10 years, before deciding to set up on his own. “strong for life” has grown over the past 5 years and he is now delighted to offer his services from clinica medicare’s premises in la cala de mijas. for personal and family reasons he decided to move to this beautiful part of spain to provide his therapies, that he feels can help so many people.

Marcel Salazar from Strong for Life

if you are interested in discussing any issue you may have or would like to make an appointment for a treatment/massage then call “strong for life” on either: 633 540 609 / +44 7810 805 154 or you can also make a booking online via his website (as detailed above).

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3 Bedroom Townhouse, La Mairena Elviria

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4th of July Mega Burger

1) First make the relish: heat oil in a large frying pan and add the cumin. Let it cook for a moment, then throw in the bay, garlic, shallots and chilli. Cook Makes 4 Double Burgers for 2 mins until soft but not coloured, then add FOR THE SPICY TOMATO RELISH the celery and tomatoes. Sweat everything •1 tbsp olive oil down gently for 20-30 mins until the tomatoes •2 tsp ground cumin & 1 bay leaf lose their shape. Remove from the heat, season •2 garlic cloves, crushed and leave to cool. This can be made a few days in •2 small shallots, chopped advance and kept in the fridge. 2) To make the burgers, mix the egg yolks in a large bowl •1 red chilli, chopped with the oyster sauce and soaked breadcrumbs. Season with lots of fresh, black pepper •1 celery stick, chopped then add the meat, breaking it up a little. Mix everything, trying not to overwork the mixture •500g ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped or the burger will become heavy. 3) Take the mix and divide in half, then into half and half FOR THE BURGER again so you end up with 8 even pieces. Roll each one into a ball and place a 10 x 10cm •2 egg yolks square of greaseproof paper on the bottom and top. Put in the fridge for 15 mins to firm.

•50g oyster sauce 4) Heat a griddle pan. Take 4 burger balls from the fridge and push them down so they •6 slices bread, made into crumbs become discs about the size of a burger bun, about 2cm thick, between the 2 pieces of •1kg good-quality beef mince, not lean greaseproof. Peel the paper off one side and slap down in the pan with no oil or seasoning.

Peel the top layer of paper off and cook on a very high heat for a couple of mins. In total, a TO SERVE burger this size will take about 5-10 mins to cook, but you need a bit of colour and texture, •8 slices Gruyère (optional) so exactly how long is up to you. I turn my burgers after 2 mins, but I cook on a very high •4 burger buns, warmed heat, and I like them a little pink. Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the rest, topping •4 tbsp mayonnaise with the cheese slices, if you like, for the final few mins so they melt a little. 5) Lay the 2 •Squeezy mustard halves of the warm bun in front of you and butter them lightly. Spread the mayo on both •1 beef tomato, sliced •Few cooked rashers of streaky bacon sides followed by a little mustard on the top bun and tomato relish on the bottom. Place a slice of tomato on the bottom bun followed by the first burger with the cheese, then some •Little Gem lettuce leaves bacon, then the next burger, more relish, lettuce and finally the guacamole. Top with the •Guacamole bun and eat with the gherkins on the side.

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TOP END SUV’S

With just about every manufacturer now offering at least one SUV we take a look at the very top end.

This is the all-new Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The eagerly anticipated SUV marks a number of firsts for the luxury British brand; not only is it its first SUV, it’s the first Rolls-Royce with a tailgate and the first model that the company is happy to say is family. It sits 80mm lower than a Range Rover long wheelbase and has a fully automated ‘viewing suite’ with two seats that fold and swing out of a cassette in the luggage area and sit over the rear bumper for owners to perch on. There’s the choice of a folding rear three-seat bench for a more family-friendly or two more luxurious fixed chairs and offers more rear space than in a longwheelbase Range Rover. It will have a price befitting a Rolls-Royce SUV, estimated to be around the 300,000€ mark. And if you’re lucky enough to have your name down already, first deliveries should be at the very end of this year or early in 2019.

Designed in China and made in Europe The new Karlman King starts off life as a Ford F550. The extensive transformation includes tuning the Ford’s 6.8-litre V10 to 396bhp, and mating it to a six-speed auto ‘box with all-wheel drive and air suspension. The V10 suggests decent performance, but when you factor in the car’s 4.5-tonne kerbweight and six-metre length, it has a top speed of 120kph, according to its makers... The weight is partly down to the wide range of utilities you’ll find in the Karlmann King's interior which like a Las Vegas casino. But at TWO MILLION EUROS that’s what more would you want.

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Rats have long been blamed for spreading the plague throughout medieval Europe.

Well, technically the parasites that transmitted the disease. Now, a recent study suggests that it wasn’t pesky rodents, but rather humans!

The study, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, uses records of the plague’s pattern and scale. Between 1347 and 1351 alone, the plague claimed an estimated 25 million lives. With this mortality data the team was able to construct models of the disease The bubonic plague, Black Death, whatever dynamics, simulating outbreaks spread by rats, darkness you’d like to call it, is caused by the airborne transmission and human fleas and lice. bacteria Yersinia pestis. This bacteria travels In seven of the nine simulations human parathrough the human bloodstream and builds up sites matched up the most with historical data, within lymph nodes, causing them to swell into mirroring how quickly disease spread and how “buboes” where we get the name “bubonic many people it affected. If it were rats, disease plague” from. The plague spread across Europe would have likely spread much slower. in multiple outbreaks starting in the 500s, with the most intense episodes during the 14th It’s not clear where the belief that rats through early 19th centuries. One of the worst spread the plague came from in the first pandemics in history, tens of millions perished place. Even the researchers of the study up to 60% of the population. The question of note that “there is little historical and how the plague spread so rapidly is what led archaeological support for such a claim.”

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What’s On Guide...

1st June to the 1st of July 2018: Totem Cirque du Soleil in Málaga, an amazing spectacle the artists will be on the trapeze, Amerindian dance, roller skating, trio of rings, Russian bars, and unicycles with much much more. For more information see: www.cirquedusoleil.com.

July 4th to July 7th 2018: Weekend Beach Festival in Torre del Mar, one of the major music festivals in Spain. For more information see www.weekendbeach.es.

July 11th to 25th August 2018: Starlight Festival, the favourite stage for international stars huge array of top stars are descending over Marbella including: James Blunt, Pet Shop Boys, Texas, Jamiroquai, Sting & Shaggy and Il Divo to name but a few. It's location in the open-air set in the imposing shadows of La Concha Mountain, with perfect acoustics an amazing venue it’s an event NOT TO BE MISSED in Marbella – see page 63 for more details.

20th to 22nd July 2018: Gamepolis 2018 three days full of gaming, manufacturer's, developers, professionals, aficionados, fans and players will gather to share their love of video games. Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga. For more info see www.gamepolis.org.

July 27th to 29th 2018: Festival of the Air in Torre del Mar, this is an amazing event if you haven’t been defiantly one for the calendar. You get an fantastic view from the sea or the beach with over 5 hours of spectacular demonstrations of fighter jets, historic aircraft, helicopters, civil acrobatic patrols and ending with the participation of the Eagle Patrol ... one of the best in the world!

July 27th to 29th 2018: Festival Arte Sano XIV 2018 Arte Sano is the largest free alternative festival on the Costa del Sol a showcase for natural health, artistic expression, movement, dance and personal development. Also with live music, activities, workshops, classes, lots of healthy food stands and a busy area for children, the festival offers something for everyone throughout the weekend. Fore more info see festivalartesano.com June 22nd to August 7th 2018: The Terral 2018 Festival are concerts that are mainly held in the Cervantes Theatre, although they also take place in other venues in the capital. Artists such as Vicente Amigo, Mayte Marín, Dulce Pontes & Salif Keyta. For more information see www.teatrocervantes.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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Medical

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112 091 092 062

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

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Health Centres

Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Marbella 952 769 946

Gibraltar 956 773 026

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

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

Fire Brigade

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

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

952 952 952 952 952 952 952

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

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

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

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Transport

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

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Markets

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

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

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

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

Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina).

Cinemas

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

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

Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

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

Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

3rd to the 8th July 2018: Feria, Estepona. (Many businesses will be working shorter hours during this week).

4th July 2018: Independence Day.

16th July 2018: Virgin del Carmen - AndalucĂ­a. The Virgin is the patron saint of the fishermen. Many places have fiestas and parades the biggest celebrations on the Costa del Sol take place in Estepona, Marbella & Fuengirola.

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during July 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, Saturn is in apparent retrograde motion though your sign this month, which makes you overbearing which might lead to tensions in your love life. But there is some good news too. If you are single now is a great time to get involved in some good old flirting this will defiantly lead to a meeting of a fantastic person to come into your life. Mars is foretelling money-related mix-ups and unexpected expenses for home and family. So you should postpone any big transactions. Also, if you were expecting to get some money from your family, there might be some unforeseen issues. It would be a good idea to put more effort into becoming independent or to manage your income better. Your physical and mental shape improves a lot after July 10th 2018, when Jupiter resumes its direct motion. Be careful about the predisposition stressing out this month!

Aquarius, as far as relationships are concerned, you’re in for some good times. If you’re single and looking for love, during July 2018 it’s very likely that hook up with people that really want a quick route to a very fast marriage or big commitment. After July 23rd 2018 the axis of relationships change, in order to try establishing a balance between your needs and those of your partner don’t fall pray to aggressiveness. Professionally speaking, the good news comes after July 10th 2018, when Jupiter resumes its direct motion in your sign. A collaboration with a group or some friends might really take off, but it’s a good idea to be careful. Just like your love life, professional partnerships can be tense and some unpleasant discussions might occur at this time. July is a very good opportunity to revise your day-to-day routine so that you have time for your physical and mental health too.

Pisces, during the first half of July 2018 Mercury, Uranus, Mars, and Jupiter are all in your skies.

This might point to stress, particularly if you work with your other half. You should be very careful if you’re attracted to a coworker. Despite your romantic mood, you risk being turned down at this time. The Sun lights up the chance of romance until July 23rd 2018, this might be a good opportunity to think about what responsibilities you’re willing to take on so that a relationship would work. Professionally and moneywise you need to make some changes that you may not feel ready to make, but you don’t really have much of a choice. As far as money is concerned, during July you’d do better and gain more from collaborations than work on your own. Agitation and professional conflicts can see you criticising others; pointing out their flaws only to prove you’re better it would be best to try to be more tolerant.

Aries, there’s no chance of boredom in your love life this month. Venus, Mercury and the Sun are all in your sign this July. You tend to flirt very obviously and with everyone, whether you’re in a relationship, married or not. You should pay more attention to your other half if in a relationship, as your actions are likely to come back and bite you. If you are looking for love you might experience an unexpected attraction or maybe even enjoy a love story with a co-worker. A lot can happen as far as money is concerned and maybe not all of it good if you don’t pay attention to expenses and splurg on fun and parties. Be patient because financial stability is coming… If you’re looking for a job, it might be and idea to get in touch with a former employer. It would be best to listen to your emotions and try to avoid useless aggravation and agitation this month it’s time to get into a healthier lifestyle.

Taurus, July 2018 seems to be turbulent as far as your love life is concerned. It’s time to try to figure out who deserves to stay in your life and who doesn’t. Luckily, things get brighter beginning with July 10th, clearer, and you start to regain your optimism and trust in the fact that everything will work out.

Don’t rush into making decisions regarding your love life! On July 26th, the Mercury retrograde and total lunar eclipse pushes you to revise the basis on which you build your love life. The topic of money is touchy this month, and through your attempts to gain material security you risk harming some important personal and professional ties. It’s possible at this time to get support for an investment or paying off a debt. By and large, your mental and physical shape improves during the second half of July 2018. Try to stay optimistic, because things will brighten up soon.

Gemini, during the first week of July you tend to be unhappy about everything and everyone.

Luckily, starting in the second week, the atmosphere becomes brighter. Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Saturn, and Pluto are all in your skies. So you’re feeling very passionate and very self-assured and confident. It could be the right time to confess your feelings for someone or make an impression with a romantic dinner or expensive gift. In July money is a priority for you, but also a topic that can lead to agitation and arguments. It’s a great time to deal with older money-related issues that you think are priorities. On the work front you’re accelerating with one foot and hitting the brakes with the other, and you might reach the conclusion that sometimes results are slower to come in. You seem full of emotional energy this month. If there are any health issues, you shouldn’t neglect them and go straight to the doctor.

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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, the Sun with Saturn and Pluto are in your sign this month, which are in retrograde. So your love life tends to be agitated, the middle ground is not easy to come by. From the 10th of July if you are looking for a partner or want to make their relationship official now the time to jump in! But it could also favour you if you want revive the romance in your marriage. The way the planets are working out this month you’re better doing individual pursuits at work, small arguments and criticism between you and workmates seem to start over nothing. You should be careful when negotiating, postpone big expenses or investments, and revise the way you manage your own resources and joint ones or debt just until August. During July 2018 you might be feeling more tired, less energetic. You can feel better by recharging your emotional batteries, but also the physical ones.

Leo, Mars is still retrograde in this month so your love life (in fact, relationships by and large) tends to be marked by arguments and conflicts. During this term you should add things up regarding your personal life and your love life, make any decisions about marriage. The lunar eclipse of July 27th this may lead to the end of a situation or relationship. Something is ruined and can’t go back to how it was before.

Be patient in your love life and in your professional life too! With crankiness and bossiness you won’t get anywhere. Things related to money remain one of your priorities during the month, but you tend to be tenser and more argumentative than usual. But it’s not an attitude that you’ll stand to gain from and you risk ruining some productive professional collaborations. You are tired and a little angry, try and take up a new hobby get your head back in the game.

Virgo, during the first week of July 2018 you tend to be overly suspicious and risk offending your other. On July 10th Venus and Jupiter resume a direct motion through your sign these planets are pushing you be more responsible and mature in managing your relationship. If you set out to win someone’s heart, you might find out that they’re not going down easily. Best-case scenario is that things stall and you really shouldn’t push the situation. On the work front you feel like your efforts aren’t getting you results – that you’re not getting what you were hoping for. Maybe it would be a good idea to revise your expectations. Be calmer when dealing with workmates, you’ll get a better result in the end. Your income depends largely on how you show off your assets, how much effort you’re willing to put in to stand out. Stress can mess up your digestion, so you’d better be careful about your eating habits and resting.

Libra, Mars is still in retrograde motion through your sign and is involved in tense aspects.

Decisions about your joint future are giving you hassle, particularly when you’re talking about money.

In order to make the most of the energy of Mars try relaxing and doing things together as a couple. The total lunar eclipse of July 27th 2018 is great for romance and can bring with it revelations about a romantic relationship. This month is great for favoring standing out and long-term projects. You encounter opportunities to grow and collaborate with influential groups or with big companies, but these ties need to be managed carefully. As far as money is concerned, things improve during July 2018, particularly after the 10th. After July 10th, your health and general mood improve considerably with the return of Jupiter in your sign.

Scorpio, July 2018 finds you in a romantic, idealistic mood. If you’ve been reckless in love, now these things might become very public and affect your reputation. On July 26th Mercury begins its retrograde motion, pointing to the fact that it would be better to revise your views on loyalty and fidelity. In some cases it might even come to a breakup. The month sees your work life full of tensions and aggravation. You might reach the conclusion that it’s tough to get your point through to business partners or higher-ups. Its time to explore new professional grounds, to look to the long run and not get bogged down in petty grievances. The good part is that certain personal initiatives get going and you can make a lot of money. You’re feeling agitated with your family life and what’s going on at work. Take some time out when you can to relax and enjoy the weather.

Sagittarius, when it comes to love, nothing goes smoothly during July 2017, and tensions tend to mount. It seems to be getting tougher and tougher to reach a common ground with your partner, to have the same vision on what you have to do together. Saturn and Pluto stay retrograde this month, which points to a series of delays or difficulties in getting a steady income. You might feel like your efforts are too great compared to the income gained. Plan your budget carefully and think things through long-term! Avoid making major money-related decisions and postpone negotiations for now! Beginning with the second half of the month things start to improve and new perspectives of professional development open up, of longterm material gain. This month brings the chance to impress your higher-ups and get a promotion or receive the promise of a bonus. So it’s time to get to work seriously.

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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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BACK

SHORT

WATCH

3)

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STOOL

POWDER

BALL

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BIG

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SOIL

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Sudoku

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WHO STOLE THE CAKE?

During a recent police investigation, Chief Inspector Stone was interviewing five local villains to try and identify who stole Mrs Archer's cake from the mid-summers fayre.

Below is a summary of their statements: Arnold: it wasn't Edward it was Brian Brian: it wasn't Charles it wasn't Edward Charles: it was Edward it wasn't Arnold Derek: it was Charles it was Brian Edward: it was Derek it wasn't Arnold 70

It was well known that each suspect told exactly one lie.

Can you determine who stole the cake?

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Crossword

Across: 7. Noisy insect (6) 8. Death (6) 9. Dance move (4) 10. Ill fortune (4,4) 11. Male relative (7) 13. Pricey (5) 15. Entire range (5) 17. Protection (7) 20. Outlook for the future (8) 21. As good as a nod, so they say (4) 22. America's neighbour (6) 23. These must be obeyed (6)

Down: 1. Out of _ _ _ _ _ _ means not running smoothly (6) 2. Koi is a type of this (4) 3. Bank teller (7) 4. Think the world of someone (5) 5. Egg dish (8) 6. This defines your personality (6) 12. Weekday named after Thor (8) 14. Flatten completely (7) 16. Overseas (6) 18. Hub, pivotal point (6) 19. Silver for instance (5) 21. Broad, far reaching (4)

Name The Film

A In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua B journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by a mysterious organisation staring Nicole Kidman (2007).

An all time classic movie. After being sold to a mortician, ayoung orphan runs away and meets a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor (1968).

Say What You See...

crycrycry crycryBANK

stake stake

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A man tells his doctor, “Doc, help me. I’m addicted to Twitter!”

The doctor replies, “Sorry, I don’t follow you …

The Indian in the middle of the road: Two guys are traveling by car on a main street in America and suddenly they see an Indian lying face down in the middle of the road with his ear glued to the ground! "Check it out" says one "he's listening to the ground! I bet he can hear what's approaching from miles away!". "No way" says the other. They both approach the Indian.

"Five or six kilometers to the west ...", they hear him say in a soft voice, "yellow jeep, model Rangler with four people inside, two men, two women, the driver is wearing red flannelette shirt, the woman next to him is wearing a tight white shirt ..." The guys are amazed! "Wow!" says one. And the Indian, in a soft voice continues: "I was hit by them and they left me in the middle of the road ten minutes ago ..."

I went to the zoo the other day.

There was only a dog in it...

It was a shihtzu.

Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly. They lit a fire in the craft, it sank, proving once and for all that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

My mother-in law fell down a wishing well. I was amazed, I never knew they worked.

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Twelve priests were about to be ordained. The final test was for them

to line up in a straight row, totally nude, in a garden while a sexy and beautiful, big breasted, nude model danced before them. Each priest had a small bell attached to his penis and they were told that anyone whose bell rang when she danced in front of them would not be ordained because he had not reached a state of spiritual purity. The beautiful model danced before the first candidate, with no reaction. She proceeded down the line with the same response from all the priests until she got to the final priest (Carlos). As she danced, his bell began to ring so loudly that it flew off and fell clattering to the ground.

Embarrassed, Carlos took a few steps forward, and bent over to pick it up.

Then, all the other bells started!

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puzzle What Am I?

The Great Wall of China

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Mick Carter 2) Blue 3) Polo 4) Devon 5) Lion 6) 4 7) York Minster 8) Southend on Sea 9) Kamikaze 10) 5 11) Castle and King (known as Castleing) 12) 9 13) Silver Ghost 14) Name of Country 15) Nixon 16) Sandi Toksvig 17) 4 18) 5 19) Commodores 20) H 21) The Giraffe 22) Martini 23) Spain 24) Peoples car 25) Alexander Graham Bell 26) Teeth 27) Personal Equity Plan 28) Flower 29) November 30) John

Answers from 20, 24, 70 & 71

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Link The Words 1) Stop 2) Cheese 3) Foot 4) Top 5) Hand

Guess The Celeb a) Chris Hemsworth b) Kendall Jenner

Brain Teaser

Answer: Charles committed the terrible crime. Looking at Brian's statements, one of the statements was a lie and the other was the truth. Therefore it must have been either Charles or Edward. Looking at Derek's statements, for the same reason, it was either Charles or Brian. Therefore it must have been Charles who committed the crime. Double checking this against the other statements confirms this.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) The Golden Compass (2007) b) Oliver! (1968)

Say What You See

1) Cry all the way to the Bank 2) The Stakes are High

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