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No1 MARBELLA

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Ed’s Note..

HOORAY WE’VE BEEN LET OUT…! Well sort of! It has been a pleasure to be able to catch up with friends and family over the last couple of weeks as life here on the Costa del Sol resumes back to a little bit of normality. It has also been fantastic to get a takeaway or a decent cup of coffee!

I want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Medical staff who have helped us through these last months and to anyone who has had to work and put themselves on the front line.

Don’t forget your Dad in the UK this month it’s fathers day on the 21st. We hope you enjoy the read, have a fantastic month...Keep healthy, and safe and smiling!

in the June Magazine...

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Men summed up in a nutshell…

Check out a Women’s World this month!

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How cars looked before in house designers came along!

‘All Revved Up’ on page 58...

Solutions on page 76 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

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Peppa Pig and Pals get outdoors in “The Kids Page” this month...

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Geek out this month with the Gadget & Gizmo’s pages including: A new addition to the Dyson hair range and a very small record player!

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It’s JUST the way you approach these things in a Man’s World this month...

Due to Covid-19 there is no “What’s on Guide” this month.

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The Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 72 to 75...

Solutions on page 76 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

HOW TO CONTACT US Call: 951 666 715 or 663 061 669

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The Jokes Page: Laugh out loud 68!!!

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A Woman’s World

MEN SUMMED UP IN A NUTSHELL...

• The nice men are ugly.

• The handsome men are not nice.

• The handsome and nice men are gay.

• The handsome, nice and heterosexual men are Still single married. & can’t figure • The men who are not so handsome, but are ou t why...? nice men, have no money.

Madonna is 61, her boy friend is 25 Tina Turner is 80, hus band is 57 • The men who are not so handsome, but are JLo is 50, her boyfriend is 44 Marian Carey is 50, her nice men with money think we are only after husband is 39 Still single??? their money.

Relax your boyfriend may be in school or maybe not even bor • The handsome men without money are after n yet! our money.

• The handsome men, who are not so nice and somewhat heterosexual, don't think we are beautiful enough.

• The men who think we are beautiful, that are heterosexual, somewhat nice and have money, are cowards.

• The men who are somewhat handsome, somewhat nice and have some money and thank god are heterosexual, are shy and never make the first move.

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HOT GOSSIP...

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HARRY AND MEGHAN: Their American dream is not panning out as

they had hoped. When they quit royal life for Hollywood, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry couldn’t wait to start afresh and make the most of the many lucrative opportunities that came their way. However, things haven’t quite worked out the way that they planned as the current coronavirus pandemic has meant that, like the rest of us, they have been stuck inside, unable to work. Meghan has loved the Hollywood lifestyle; she’s got stars in her eyes. Narrating the Disney documentary Elephants and filming a charity Instavideo of herself reading a bedtime story to son Archie... she’s relishing her return to the spotlight. But while Meghan’s happy to be back on home soil and is pushing ahead with plans to elevate the Sussex brand to A-list status, husband Prince Harry is having doubts. And a potential reality series, which could see cameras following the couple’s every move, might just be the final straw.

PRINCESS BEATRICE HEARTBREAK: When will she be getting married?

Having now officially cancelled her wedding to fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, they were due to get hitched on the 29th of May. The vast majority of royal weddings take place within the six months following a proposal. Princess Beatrice is reportedly not considering any wedding plans any time soon. A source told the Daily Mail last month that the couple were considering having a “much larger affair” when the situation has recovered in 2021.

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CELEBRITY GOSSIP...

JACQUELINE JOSSA 'SECRETLY' MOVES HOUSE: Jacqueline

Jossa and Dan Osborne have reportedly split. They tied the knot three years ago and have been on a rollercoaster ever since... There's been speculation that the pair have called time on their marriage amid allegations that Dan exchanged flirty messages with a model online. Following the rumours, the ex-EastEnders star apparently moved out of her ÂŁ1million home and moved into rented accomodation with daughters Ella, five, and Mia, one, without her husband knowing.

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ANT MCPARTLIN POSTPONES WEDDING: Since his divorce from

Lisa Armstrong was finally granted last month, Ant McPartlin is now free to marry his girlfriend of two years, Anne-Marie Corbett. Although they are not officially engaged, sources say it won’t be long before that happens, and while they were both keen for a wedding sooner rather than later. They also think it may not be right to have a big showy wedding once lockdown comes to an end, because a lot of people will be struggling in the aftermath.

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CELEBRITY WISDOM...

"I actually don't like thinking. I think people think I like to think a lot.

And I don't. I do not like to think at all." Kayne West “It’s a lesson in life – don’t look back, you’ll trip over.” Michael Caine

“I’ll know when I know, and until I know, I don’t know.” Justin Timberlake

“What is my talent? Well, a bear can juggle and stand on a ball and he’s talented, but he’s not famous.” Kim Kardashian “People who speak in metaphors should shampoo my crotch.” Jack Nicholson "I’ve never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don’t like eating fish.

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CELEBRITY WISDOM...

When asked what political party he’d support if he was old enough to vote, Bieber responded: “I’m not sure about the parties.

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Which star sign do 2 fishes represent?

2) If tachycardia is a fast heartbeat, what is tachypnea?

3) In which European country would you find the city of Strasbourg?

4) What is the technical term for the collarbone?

5) A sow is a female pig, what is a male pig called?

6) What ‘c’ is an infection of the intestine caused by drinking dirty water?

7) What ‘t’ is the name of a river that flows into another river rather than flowing into a sea or lake?

8) Who was God speaking to from the burning bush?

9) What were the names of Margo and Jerry Leadbetter’s neighbours in ‘The Good Life’?

10) Which 1970’s film starred

Angela Lansbury as a trainee witch?

11) Which two letters are worth the most in a game of Scrabble?

12) What is the name of the famous Spanish artist who was born in Malaga?

13) What is the name given to a young bear?

14) On which film is the musical High Society based?

15) What was Beyoncé first solo album called?

16) Who sang with Meatloaf on ‘Dead Ringer for Love’?

17) Which film starred lots of ghosts and a giant marshmallow man?

18) What colour jersey does the leader of the Tour de France?

19) Which chemical element can take the form of diamond or graphite?

20) What is the colour of the dot

on the fastest squash ball that is used in cold conditions?

21)A full size snooker table is 12 foot long, but how wide is it?

22) What is the longest river in the world?

23) In American Football, how many points are scored for a field goal?

24) What is the first book of the Bible?

25) Who was ‘Addicted to Love’ in the 1980’s?

26) Who told you to ‘Go West’ in the 1990’s?

27) Who was ‘Bad’ & ‘Dangerous’?

28) Who was the founder of Easyjet?

29) Who was the first woman to lead a political party?

30) Who wrote the stories about Peter Rabbit?

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SOME VERY Quick thinking!

Tom is driving his trusty white van down the motorway way over the speed limit. He drives straight through a speed trap‌ Next minute he sees blue lights in the mirror. Police pull him over. The copper approaches the van.

"Sorry officer, guess the speedometer got away from me.

Happens every time I get hammered and try to drive home."

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Give me your license and registration right now."

"Well I would but it's in the glove box where I threw the gun, it's still pretty bloody and I don't want it to fall out until it's dried."

"Do. Not. Move. I'm calling for back-up."

Back-up gets there. Second cop gets out, and says "Sir, please open your doors to the back of the van."

Tom opens it. Clean as a whistle.

"Please show me your glove box."

Tom opens it. Clean as a whistle, along with his license and registration.

"I'll need you to take a breathalyzer test."

Tom blows a .00 "Well what's going on? This officer said you had a dead body in the boot, a bloody gun in the glove box and were drunk."

Tom says, "Ha, I bet he said I was speeding, too."

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Most people these days have a safe in their house (usually hidden!), Asprey of London have changed tack by making a gorilla safe that you freely display… We take a look at other safes from around the world that can’t be hidden and what’s in them!

Fort Knox: It’s a cliché for a reason. Built with four-foot thick walls, held together by 750 tons of reinforced steel. All you have to do get past four fences, two of which are electrified and fight your way past a team of armed guards. Next up you’ll need work your way through a maze of locked doors until you get to the daddy: a vault door, weighing a whopping 22 tons. Here, you’ll need the combination to the vault and for that you’ll need to find every member of Fort Knox staff, since each knows only a small section of the combination. Nobody knows the whole thing. Once inside, you’ll need to break into each of the smaller vaults hidden inside; then find some way of transporting your booty back out again. Problem is, by this point, 30,000 soldiers from the Fort Knox military camp will be waiting for you outside. What’s Inside? Fort Knox diligently guards 5,000 tons of gold bullion; which is enough to justify its labyrinthine network of security features.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault: Is buried 390 feet into the rock on the island of Spitsbergen, which sits a mere 620 miles from the North Pole and doesn’t get a lot of visitors. In addition to its standard security features, it’s protected by hundreds of miles of ocean and more than a few polar bears. Importantly, this secure facility isn’t only trying to protect the contents from intruders; it’s designed to withstand Armageddon.

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Two Bedroom Apartment Nueva Andalucia €1,500 pcm

Medina Banus is a luxurious urbanisation with tropical gardens and large swimming pool. Centro Plaza is 3 minutes walk and the beach and Puerto Banús are a 15 minute walk. The 120m2 ground floor furnished apartment consists of hall, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Spacious terrace covered with artificial lawn and a parking space in the secure underground garage. Ref M445005

Two Bedroom Apartment Marbella Golden Mile €1,150 pcm

This ground floor apartment is offered in a private urbanisation with shared tropical gardens, four large swimming pools, sauna, two tennis courts, playground, and restaurant. Shops, cafes, restaurants within walking distance and the beach at Puente Romano is about 10 minutes on foot. It has a hall, open plan kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and is available furnished. Ref M446314

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Are you safe? continued..

Svalbard is buried so deep into the rock that it can withstand a nuclear holocaust, and any number of earthquakes off the Richter Scale.

What’s Inside? The Vault houses over 500,000 plant species from around the world. The idea being that if we have a global disaster the flora

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Cheyenne Mountain: The 25-ton doors at Cheyenne Mountain can withstand a 30-megaton blast. If, like me, you’re not up on what that means, it means a nuclear bomb could explode on the site almost 1,500 times before it made a dent. What’s Inside? People. It’s the world’s most secure office building, buried so far into the rock that air has to be pumped in from outside just so the employees can breathe. The vault was home to the US Missile Warning Center and NORAD during the cold war now on “warm standby”.

Iron Mountain: Sits 200 feet below the ground in an old limestone mine, housing 1.7 million square feet of ultra secure vaults. If you want to get inside, you’ll have to sweet-talk two waves of armed guards before you make it through the front door. What’s Inside? This buried vault contains an eclectic mix of things including: Wreckage of Flight 93, the original photo of Einstein blowing a raspberry and the original patent for the light bulb signed by one Thomas Edison. The identity of 95% of vault owners is confidential but we do know that the US government makes use of the facility, as do the Smithsonian Institution and the Warner Brothers. Amongst the goodies housed inside is a data centre called Room 48 which provides a back up to some of the US’ biggest businesses.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s After three years in waiting, the Fujifilm X100F - the 26.1 MP X100V is set to be the favourite compact camera on the market. It has a newly designed 23mm f/2 lens, a new tilting LCD monitor and excellent low light photography and 4k video owing to vast processing improvements.

SoundMagic make headphones that sound much better than their price tags would suggest. The TWS50s have touch-sensitive controls, a display showing how much life is left in them, and Dual Listening mode, meaning you could connect to music and a podcast at he same time!

The Black Shark 3 Pro is a phone designed for gamers that features customisable pop-up triggers, keeping your digits away from the screen. It has a triple camera setup, consisting of a 64MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide snapper, and a 5MP camera for bokeh. Plus the battery can be half-charged in just 12 minutes.

The Coturn CT–01 Portable Record Player is a record player you can fit in a rucksack. Just connect it to a Bluetooth speaker or your headphones and you can listen to your vinyl anywhere for up to 16 hours on a single charge.

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

Aimed at Vloggers and Youtubers, the Logitech StreamCam it captures 60fps footage that eliminates any shake.It records in landscape or portrait and has auto-exposure and face-based auto-focus, so you never unintentionally go all blurry!

Master Lock’s new Biometric Padlock is weather-proof and attack-resistant thanks to a double-lock and dual ball bearing locking mechanism, but its USP is a fingerprint reader. The padlock can store up to 10 different fingerprints

Fender’s new Hybrid American Acoustasonic Stratocaster (£1749) is part acoustic guitar and part electric. It features all-new wood tones, and ten variant sounds as well as an enhancer and magnetic pickup to support more percussive playing styles and create those Stratocaster-inspired voicings with iconic hum-free Fender electric tone.

Dyson has launched a cordless hair straightener that promises to reduce damage your hair by 50 per cent. The Corrale hair straightener is the first of its kind, using patented flexing. It's suitable for all hair types, and after the huge success of its previous must-have products, the Airwrap and the Supersonic, we're expecting it will be a huge hit.

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It’s JUST the way you approach these things...

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

1) 25% of all cars that were sold in this year were electric 1918 2) Work begins on the first section of the New York subway 3) Puccini's opera Tosca premieres in Rome, Italy 4) In March a fire at Buckingham Palace destroys part of its roof 5) The Irish Guards are formed by Queen Victoria 6) At the movies you could have watched the 59” Sherlock Holmes Baffled, or the 2 minute flick: One-Man-Band (Comedy)!

7) Popular music this year included: Judy Garland - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows or Jere Mahoney, A Bird in a Gilded Cage 1975 8) The Cook Islands become a territory of the United Kingdom 2015 in October of this year 2004

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

An 85-year old man is having his annual check up.

The Doctor asks him how he is feeling. “I’ve got an eighteen-year old bride who’s pregnant with my child. What do you think about that?” The Doctor considers this for a moment, and then says, “Well, let me tell you a story. I know of a guy who’s an avid hunter.

He never misses a season. But one day he’s in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabs …his umbrella instead of his gun. So he’s walking in the woods near a creek and suddenly spots a beaver in some brush in front of him! He raises up his umbrella, points it at the beaver and squeezed the handle. BAM ! The beaver drops dead in front of him. “That’s impossible!”, says the old man in disbelief, “Someone else must have shot that beaver.” The Doctor says, “My point exactly.”

Doctor: I have some bad news and some very bad news.

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Doctor: The lab called with your test results. They said you have 24 hours to live.

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Health & Well Being

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HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT & KEEP IT OFF NEED TO LOSE A FEW KG’s AFTER LOOCKDOWN?

Change your thinking - fad diets make you fatter...

1) IGNORE ‘ALL OR NOTHING’

From shifting your mindset to eating more veg, here are the the simple daily habits that will help you to lose weight. If your goal is to lose weight, you might be considering a drastic lifestyle overhaul. Cut out chocolate, give up alcohol, stop eating biscuits, say adios to hot chips, start running 10 kilometers a day... When it comes to lasting weight loss, what’s far more important are the healthy habits you build up and stick to for good, rather than the short bursts of restriction that never really get you anywhere. To help shift your mindset, here’s six habits that’ll help your body reach its healthiest weight (and stay there, long term). No silly restrictions or fads in sight.

Healthy living isn’t about extremes. Truth is, you can eat ice cream, pastries and cakes (or whatever your favourite food is) and still be in tip top shape – so it’s time to shift your mindset and drop the guilt around food. As long as your diet is built on a foundation of core wholefoods (think: veg, legumes, wholegrains), there’s nothing wrong with enjoying your favourite treats every now and then. Remember, all foods fit.

2) EAT MORE VEG

Vegetables are oh-so-good for you. They’re packed with gut-loving fibre, disease-fighting antioxidants and a range of vitamins and minerals (there’s a reason your mum forced you to eat them when you were a little).

Veggies should actually make up 50 per cent of every single main meal you eat, regardless of whether you want to lose weight or not.

3) TREAT YOURSELF

Feelings of deprivation will derail healthy eating, so it’s important to treat yourself occasionally without feeling bad about it. Don’t demolish a block of chocolate every listen to your body, and when you truly have a hankering for your favourite ‘sometimes’ food, enjoy a sensible portion mindfully, and move on.

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you instantly crave that food *so* much more. You know what it’s like – you tell yourself you can’t eat ice cream, so all of a sudden, all you want to eat is ice cream. Eventually, you give in, eat a whole tub, and feel awful about yourself. So you start restricting yourself again, and the cycle repeats itself over and over. It’s rather counterproductive, right? For this reason, let go of food rules – stop telling yourself you ‘can’t’ eat X, Y and Z. You can eat whatever you want, if you truly feel like it. Got it? Good.

5) PRACTICE PORTION CONTROL

Portions. Portions. Portions. You’ve heard it all before, but portion control is one of *the* most important facets of weight management. With a goal to shed kilos, it’ll pay to get clued up on what a sensible portion of different foods are, and how much you should have each day.

6) PLAN YOUR SNACKS

Snacks get a bad rap, but it’s not exactly warranted.

Yes, chips, chocolate, ultra-processed bars and salty crackers aren’t a healthy between meal bite, but there are plenty of foods you can enjoy between meals that will do your health a world of good. Think: fruit, yoghurt, a handful of raw nuts and seeds. A well-portioned snack will keep hunger pangs at bay, which can only be a good thing with a goal to lose weight.

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UROLOGY SERVICES

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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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MOLES...

A mole (melanocytic naevus) is a small, brown growth in your skin. Moles are usually circular or ovalshaped and almost every adult has at least a few. They are usually harmless, but occasionally a type of skin cancer (called melanoma) can grow in or near a mole. Skin cancers may also occur in skin without a previous mole. Here on the Costa del Sol we get a lot more sun than most so it’s best to seek medical assitance if you are unsure of any new moles you get. So if a new mole develops, it's important to let your doctor know.

PROBLEM MOLES...

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:

Moles arise in your skin where cells called melanocytes have grouped together. Melanocytes produce a pigment called melanin which gives your skin its colour – where they cluster together your skin is darker. You may have moles when you're born but they usually develop later in childhood. They may change shape or colour over time and some may even go away when you get older.

Moles vary in colour from flesh-coloured to dark brown. They may be raised or have hairs growing out of them. You can have a mole anywhere on your body including your palms and soles, your scalp, your eyes and even under your nails.

There are many different types of moles. Some types look very similar to one another and it can be hard to tell them apart.

They can also be confused with other skin conditions such as freckles and warts, and a type of birthmark called a haemangioma. Moles that you're born with are called congenital moles.

They are usually at least 1cm across but can be much bigger.

As you grow, they tend to grow with you and may become more raised and hairier as you get older.

SOME OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES ARE DESCRIBED BELOW: •JUNCTIONAL MELANOCYTIC NAEVI ARE FLAT AND ROUND. They are usually mid to dark brown.

•COMPOUND MELANOCYTIC NAEVI ARE SLIGHTLY RAISED AND ARE OFTEN HAIRY. Their colour can vary.

•INTRADERMAL MELANOCYTIC NAEVI ARE RAISED BUMPS AND OFTEN HAIRY. They may not be any darker than the rest of your skin.

•BLUE NAEVI ARE DARK BLUE AND ARE USUALLY FOUND ON YOUR FACE, HANDS OR FEET. •ATYPICAL (ALSO CALLED DYSPLASTIC) NAEVI HAVE AN ASYMMETRIC APPEARANCE (one half doesn’t match the other), contain several colours of pigment , often larger than other moles.

•HALO NAEVI ARE MORE COMMON IN CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS.

They occur when your immune system rejects the mole, which causes the mole to disappear.

A ring of pale skin often surrounds the mole.

•YOU MAY DEVELOP SEBORRHOEIC WARTS (KERATOSES) LATER IN LIFE. They aren't actually moles, although they are often mistaken for them.

If you’re worried about a mole, see your DOCTOR. He or she will ask about your symptoms and examine you.

He or she may also ask you about your medical history. Your DOCTOR may ask you to regularly take a photo of your mole alongside a clear plastic ruler and see if it’s changed. Alternatively your DOCTOR might do this for you. This is called mole mapping. There are also lots of clinics that offer a mole mapping service.

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THESE STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS WILL REALLY SURPRISE YOU...

• In 1999, Havard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.

• At an Amazon.com warehouse in Pennsylvania, workers were required to work, in some cases walking 15 miles a day in 100+ degree heat. When the news broke, Amazon’s initial response was to keep and ambulance outside the warehouse.

• In 1965 a ‘grossly obese’ man survived without eating for 1 year and 17 days. He lived entirely off his copious body fat except some yeast in the beginning, multivitamins and then some potassium from around day 100. He ended up losing 125kg of weight with no adverse effect. He only pooped every 40-50 days!

• In the 1960’s, a soviet doctor named Leonid Ivanovich Rogozov had to remove his own appendix after it burst because he was the only doctor stationed in a remote Antarctic facility with no

option for evacuation. The operation lasted one hour and 45 minutes and he lived to tell the tale.

• Early in her career Mila Kunis, who emigrated from the Ukraine, auditioned to play a Russian Jewish girl who moves to America. Instead, she was cast as a Mexican. She is both Russian and Jewish.

• A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.

• Carrots are bad for rabbits in large quantities and the misconception started with the popularity of Bugs Bunny cartoon.

• In 2006, the FBI planted a spy named Craig Monteilh in a Southern Californian mosque and disguised him as a radical Muslim, The Muslims in the mosque ended up reporting him to the FBI for being a potentially dangerous extremist.

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AVOCADO & BLACK BEAN EGGS Boost your mood with this healthy veggie breakfast with eggs avocado and black beans. Would also make a great lunch!

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1) Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the chilli and garlic and cook until softened and starting to colour. Break in the eggs on either side of the pan. Once they start to set, spoon the beans (with their juice) and the tomatoes around the pan and sprinkle over the cumin seeds. You’re aiming to warm the beans and tomatoes rather than cook them.

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CARS BEFORE IN HOUSE DESIGNERS

Before in house designers, most car manufacturers used to consult outside companies to design their new cars, some were rejected then reoffered to other manufacturers as a proposed new model. We look at some of them: The Audi Quartz Concept - Just look at the body shape, the deep line on the sides and the four round headlights. Built as a birthday gift for the 75-year-old Swiss magazine Automobil Revue it eventually became the Alfa Romeo GTV. The Jaguar Bertone Pirana was designed for the Daily Telegraph. And shown at the London Motor Show in 1967. It was a re-bodied E-type and the design became the Lamboghini Espada a year later.

The BMC 1800 Berlina Aerodynamic was changed considerably and eventually became the Rover SD1, The original was re-designed by for the by CitroĂŤn and became the shapes of the GS and CX.

The Lucciola Concept by Italdesign Giugiaro based on the Fiat Cinquecento with a small two-cylinder cylinder that served as a range extender for an electric power train. Fiat saw nothing in the Lucciola concept, so Italdesign Giugiaro sold the design to Daewoo, who called it The Matiz.

The game changing Renault Espace was passed around before it found a builder. The P23 was designed by Fergus Pollock then of Chrysler UK to be a Talbot, it was rejected when PSA Peugeot took over the company and the design was given to Matra, who went to Renault with the renamed P17 Concept, Renault changed the concept name to J11 and the rest is history.

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

Medical

dica

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 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

21st June 2020: Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day (UK) 21st June 2020: Summer Solstice

23rd June 2020: Eve of San Juan.

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during June 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, although it can be beneficial to work with others, you may run into problems with those who see you as a threat or whose actions or attitudes undermine the effectiveness of what you’re attempting this month. Family matters can be excessively complicated this month. You may feel more driven to accomplish career aims, and competition only spurs you forward. Knowing your limits is important, though, because if you’re driven by ego or if you ignore reality, you can waste time and resources.

A fresh approach to work brings improvements during the Moon on June 13th, and you may also gain momentum due to assistance from a valuable partner after June 22nd. Probing into your deeper motivations helps you understand your drives and needs, and if you can surrender attachments to the things you no longer need you’ll attract meaningful support.

Aquarius, creative pursuits continue to inspire you, and your ideas and efforts advance your reputation and career. Investments of all types time, money and effort bring handsome rewards, personally and professionally. Your sentimentality emerges, and showing your partner how much you appreciate him or her opens the way for deeper love. The energy of the Moon on June 13th lets love flow freely; you gain a new perspective on life. A trusting partnership becomes more spiritually focused, but an untried relationship is on uncertain footing from June 6th to 20h. Take your time! Contracts and legal agreements need careful consideration, although negotiations are promising this month. A clearer picture emerges after June 17th. Make improvements at work before the Moon on June 28th, because emotional issues can cloud the picture at that time.

Pisces, personal matters and home-based activities are important this month, and may be a source of meaningful change. If you’re considering career alterations, your family may offer the best advice. Laughter is marvelous medicine now, and the joy of play gives you an entirely new perspective on your priorities. Your family and home are precious treasures, and bringing more love into your life through time with children and family warms your heart. If you’ve been waiting for a good time to tell somebody how you feel, you may finally be comfortable pouring out your heart during the Moon, when promises made place you on a solid footing. The flow of love grows stronger during the Moon on June 28th. Your generosity can be the saving grace for someone in need; sharing your resources can inspire others to do the same. Look for worthy causes.

Aries, your creative drive and expressive ideas are your best allies now, personally and professionally. Balancing your priorities may not be easy. Take care of responsibilities first. It’s easy to overdo it, since you may become so involved in meeting your challenges that you forget about your physical limitations. There are plenty of ups and downs in your love life. If you’re looking for romance, a fascinating love interest emerges during the Moon on June 13th. Reality raises its head from June 15th to 19th, so at least you’ll find out where you stand. But watch out, because there’s another option on the horizon after June 20th, and it could just be someone who didn’t work out before. Do you really want to try it again? Speculative ventures get your attention, and reasonable success is possible if you can afford the risks. This is a great time to go inside and listen to your inner voice.

Taurus, although you may operate best when there is consistency, you may have to make the best of changing circumstances and deal with your priorities a day at a time. Incorporating change into an existing situation works better than starting over. You may be feeling a little lazy, but you can’t allow that to get in the way of your physical health! Disagreements over the best ways to satisfy needs at home can lead to misunderstandings, especially if someone is not listening. Decide whom you’re trying to impress from June 6th to 24th, before you make choices that don’t really fit your needs. It’s easy to be dazzled by exteriors or the promise of excitement, and in the end you may pay too dear a price. Evaluate your finances and set up a workable budget during the Moon on June 13th, and avoid the temptation to spend frivolously, you’ll likely regret it later.

Gemini, improved communication adds a vital ingredient to your success and career advancement this month. On a personal level, you’re ready for more excitement in your love life.

Maybe improved communication will help there, too. Increasing your stamina and endurance are key ingredients in your fitness profile this month. If you’re in the right relationship your heart will easily fill to overflowing, but if you’re unhappy, you can be really unhappy until you find a way to let more love into your life. Expressing your feelings is the key, and knowing that you deserve to experience fulfillment opens the door during the Gemini Moon on June 13th. With lots of people clamoring for your attention and eager to hear your ideas, you’re challenged to use your influence wisely. Learning more about finances and targeting long-range financial plans adds peace of mind after June 6th.

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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, friction between home and work can be the source of extra stress, but you can accomplish your aims through community support and working with others instead of just carrying the burdens alone. Staying on a budget may not be as easy for you this month. Everything may be rush, rush, rush… and in your attempts to keep the candle burning at both ends you can simply run out of steam. To avoid burnout, set limits. Yet staying active is crucial if you are to generate adequate energy and avoid feeling exhausted. Family disputes can escalate out of control, especially if there are misunderstandings about money. By the Moon on June 28th you’re feeling more centered, and achieving balance seems more realistic. Impulsive spending from June 1st to 5th can cause headaches.

Leo, you’ll like a little special attention this month, but you may not get it when you want it! Check your motivations, if you’re too self-absorbed it may backfire and then you’ll really be disappointed. Inner fitness is the key to success this June affirming your strengths and releasing old emotional blocks playing a significant role in your sense of well-being. Even though you may feel ready for something different during the Moon on June 13th, there may still be unfinished business with an old love. Letting go of the past is easier during the Moon on June 28th, but you may have to deal with the issue before then. Professional alliances give you the edge in business through June 20th, but someone who creates problems from June 5th to 11th may deceive you. Large expenditures can carry surprising obligations towards the end of the month.

Virgo, your career and reputation take all your attention up this month, your drive to reach that pinnacle can stem from a desire to have more of the good things life has to offer. Burning the candle at both ends may bring accomplishment, but you’re subject to burnout if you fail to allow time to regroup. Professional associates provide just the boost you need, and lending a helping hand to someone you respect has its own rewards. Be clear about your expectations from June 6th to 12th, or you may end up promising more than you intended. This is not a good time to make risky investments, either. Pay back old debts after June 18th, because you’ll want the freedom to consider new ventures later. You’ve heard it before: It’s not what you know; it’s who you know. The truth of that statement resounds loud and clears this month.

Libra, advancement in your career encourages you to formulate a new set of goals.

Competitive situations may actually be rather appealing to you, especially if you’ve established the right alliances. Group efforts work to your advantage. If you’re dragging your heels about your fitness activities, this is a great time to convince a friend to join you. You might also benefit from working with a personal trainer. Getting into nature may be invigorating and can inspire your creativity. The Moon on June 28th tests your resolve and may lead to a period of crisis concerning your reputation or your relationship or with superiors. Even though you may think you like the assistance or support of others, the extent to which you allow their input is tested this month. Let yourself receive. It might just feel better than you thought!

Scorpio, even though competitors have an eye on your position this month, you are keenly aware of their motivations. Timing is everything, and patience can be your strongest ally. Extra rest may be necessary, although you may feel that you never have enough time to sleep! Taking frequent breaks throughout the day or allowing time for a massage could be the answer if your schedule is overwhelmingly busy. Add energy to your love life by spending time with your other half near the Moon on June 28th. Your reputation can be sullied by false information from June 1st to 12th, and knowing exactly what’s happening will help you quell the damage before it’s too late. If you are looking for love then a few options could appear after June 20th. But choose your suitor well!

Sagittarius, a burst of creative inspiration stimulates a broader vision for your future, and encourages you to take a few risks as you set out toward new horizons. You can be positively influential in the lives of others, as well. To awaken an existing relationship or discover new love, surrender to your needs for spiritual inspiration this month. Partnerships are highlighted during the Moon on June 13th, when defining your roles and needs gives you a renewed sense of freedom. The flow of love giving and receiving grows ever stronger as you maintain an open heart. Finances are emphasised during the Moon on June 28th, when joint ventures require special consideration. Generating enthusiastic support from others strengthens your professional reputation and buoys your sense of optimism this June. Generosity has its own rewards.

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puzzle

Solutions on page 76

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Anger Inducing Anagrams

Can you work out the names of these TV Sitcom’s from the following anagrams?

The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1)

___________

MENU DOUBTER (11)

2)

___ ____________

ENTER THE NEWBIES (3,12)

3)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ THE BORED AFFAIRS (5,2,1,7)

4)

_____ ___ ______

ADVANCING YEAST (5,3,6)

5)

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TOUTING GOON (3,5,3)

_____ ___

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser FAMOUS WHO AM I’s?

1) I am perhaps the most famous stutterer in history due to an awardwinning film. My older brother gave up his role in the "family business" by running off to an island with his girlfriend, and I had to be trained to reduce my serious stutter when I took his place. Who am I?

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2) Around AD 60 this brave lady, a royal, rose up against the Romans and with an ever increasing Celtic army, destroyed three Roman towns and killed tens of thousands of Romans.

What was the name of this warrior woman? Who am I?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Metallic element (7) 4. Netting (4) 6. Meet costs (6) 8. Metal fastener (5) 9. Educational speaker (8) 11. Military trainee (5) 12. Tender loving care (3) 13. Pivotal door joints (6) 15. Coagulated blood (4) 16. Social insect (3) 18. Of the mouth (4) 19. Laboratory rodent (3) 20. Benevolent (4) 21. Black gemstone (4) 22. Search for usable items (8) Down: 2. Mirror image (10) 3. Gadget or device (slang) (6) 5. Seperate from whole (5) 7. Timothy ______ (007) (6) 8. Ceremonial practice (4) 10. Repeated from memory (7) 12. J.R.R _______ (fantasy writer) (7) 14. Vampire repellant (6) 16. Bushy hairstyle popular in disco (4) 17. Standard system of weights for gems (4)

Name The Film

A While

on a trip to Paris with his fiancĂŠe's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight (2011).

B

A biopic depicting the early years of Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s staring Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett (2004).

Say What You See...

BANK

CRYCRYCRY

aallll

daeh ii ym

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

An 8-year-old girl asks her father, "Daddy, what is sex?"

The father is somewhat surprised that she would ask such a question. But, he reckons if she's old enough to ask the question, then surely she's old enough for a straight answer.

So, the father proceeds to tell his young daughter all about the "birds and the bees."

After a brief explanation, the little girl appears wide-eyed in disbelief.

"By the way, dear, why do you ask?" the father asks.

The little girl replies, "Mommy told me to tell you that dinner would be ready in just a couple of secs."

What do you call a magic dog?

A labracadabrador

Three men were trekking through the desert and came across a magician. The magician was standing at the top of a slide. The magician than said, ''You may each go down the slide, asking for a drink. When you reach the bottom of the slide you shall land a a huge glass of that drink.

The first man went down yelling, ''Beerrr!!!'' Plop!

He landed in a glass of beer.

The second guy went down the slide yelling,''lemonadeee!!!'' Plop!

He landed in a glass of lemonade.

The third guy went down the slide yelling ''wheeeeeeeee!!!'''

An American farmer was on holiday in Wales. He could not resist exploring the hill farms north of Aberystwyth. At lunch time he dropped into a pub and fell into easy conversation with a Welsh farmer.

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American. 'Well look you, it's about 20 acres he said' . Only 20 acres the American responded, back in Texas I can get up at sunrise, saddle my horse and ride all day, when I return at supper time, I'll be lucky to cover half my farm'. 'Dew dew', said the Welshman, 'I once had horse like that, but sent him to the knackers yard.'

When a woman found out that she was pregnant, she lit up the phone lines telling everyone the good news. One day later that week, she took her four year old son, Sam, out shopping. A woman asked the boy if he was excited about the baby.

“Yes,” he said. “I know what we're going to name it. If it is a girl, we're calling her Molly and if it is a boy, we’re going to call it Quits.”

A Mexican magician tells the audience he will disappear on the count of three. He says, “uno, dos…” POOF….

He disappeared without a tres.

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KIDS PAGE PEPPA PIG AND PALS

CAN YOU SPOT THE 10 DIFFERENCES Answers are on the opposite page!

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GUESS THE SHADOW Which shadow matches the picture of George...

1, 2 or 3?

DID YOU SPOT THE 10 DIFFERENCES

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puzzle Who Am I?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Guess the Year 1900

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Pisces 2) Fast breathing 3) France 4) Clavicle 5) Boar 6) Cholera 7) Tributary 8) Moses 9) Tom and Barbara Good 10) Bedknobs and Broomsticks 11) Q and Z 12) Pablo Picasso 13) A Cub 14) Philadelphia Story 15) Dangerously in Love (2003) 16) Cher 17) Ghostbusters 18) Yellow 19) Carbon 20) Blue 21) 6 feet 1 inch 22) Nile 23) 3 24) Genesis 25) Robert Palmer 26) Pet Shop Boys 27) Michael Jackson 28) Stelios Haji-Ioannou 29) Margaret Thatcher 30) Beatrix Potter

Answers from 18, 24, 44 66 & 67

it out

Anger Making Anagrams 1) Outnumbered 2) The Inbetweeners 3) Birds of a Feather 4) Gavin and Stacey 5)Not Going Out

Guess The Celeb a) The Weeknd b) Gwyneth Paltrow

Brain Teaser

FAMOUS WHO AM Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s?

1) King George VI 2) Boudicea

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) Midnight in Paris (2011) b) The Aviator (2004)

Say What You See

1) Cry all the way to the bank 2) All in All

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3) Eyes in the back of my head

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“I am so grateful to be sober – and that my life’s worth something again” Former police officer Niall, now 60, lived a life of drinking and cheating in his marriages. Until one day he was given a final ultimatum that totally transformed his life…

“I worked in the Royal Navy, the police and for the ambulance service. I married at 18 and had a son. As a father I was useless, more interested in myself, and so I neglected my responsibilities.

My childhood was unhappy. Many nights I sat outside pubs listening to my parents living it up inside.

Aged 12, they broke up. I stayed with my father in London – an easy choice as I always felt a failure around my mother and she never said she loved me. I just wanted to grow up quickly and get away, so I no longer felt different, less than and not part of anything: a massive hole in an unhappy life.

I was drinking regularly from about 12, and even by my early days in the navy I was told by an officer that my drinking was a concern. I took no notice. In fact, I drank throughout my working life, everything revolved around it. I stank of booze most days.

During my marriages I had a number of affairs and sex became a drug as well. I didn’t care who I hurt as long as I felt better, although I remember little as my blackouts were regular. I could turn anything into an addiction, including gambling on fruit machines.

Inside, I hated myself and drank more to try dealing with that.

I never thought at any time I had a problem. But one day my second wife said if I didn’t sort out my drinking she was leaving. She gave me the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) number.

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The man I spoke to visited me and we chatted for six hours. I heard that he used to drink like me, but had been sober for nearly 50 years now! I walked unsteadily into my first AA meeting and don’t remember much of what was said – but was shocked to see happy faces and people who were welcoming and loving.

I knew I’d found somewhere safe, where I belonged.

Nobody judged, we were equals with the same disease – and so my recovery began that day in 2012.

Since then I have never had another drink. Nowadays I actually like the person I see in the mirror.

The only requirement to visit an AA meeting is a desire to stop drinking. If you feel you want help, call the confidential helpline, just like I did several years ago. Then you will know that you’re not alone.”

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