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Ed’s Note..

Welcome to the Halloween edition of the Costa Link, I love this time of year it’s still summer – well just about! The clocks go back on the 30th, which is followed by a spooky finale – it’s great to see kids of all ages dressed up as wizard’s ghouls and skeletons! In this months issue we have lots of spooky stuff check out the article about the “Top 10 places of mystery” to visit on pages 24 & 25…

If like us you have had an influx of visitors over the last few months, it is really nice to have some time off from your own personal Hotel Costa del Sol and take a bit of a rest from everyone else’s holidays! It’s also time to start thinking about Christmas, not long until Santa will be making his annual appearance!

Whilst on the subject of Christmas, its time to start thinking about any special offers that your business might have coming up, whether it’s gifts parties or eating and drinking!

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in the October Magazine...

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The new Iphone, back to the future Nike’s new self-lacing trainers plus lots more…

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It’s a Man’s World: What women say and what we actually hear!

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All revved up this month: Looking at all the muscle cars that they are reproducing in the US of A…

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What’s On Guide.... Lots going on this month from the Fuengirola Feria to the San Pedro Feria plus Marbella 4Days Walking a fantastic charity event.

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

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The kids page this month: It’s a spooky one, puzzles, mazes and lots more...

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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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Women’s World: Things men just can’t do plus a very quick thinking lady!

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A Woman’s World

FEEL LIKE YOU ARE THE ONLY ADULT IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD…?

Things Men Just Can’t Do..

• Replace an empty roll of toilet paper • Make a bed • Find a matching pair of socks • Watch TV without constantly checking what’s on the other channels • Hand over custody of the TV remote • Go to the supermarket without buying junk food • Throw out old clothes that no longer fit them • Fold clean clothes • Clean the bathroom • Throw away an empty milk carton (they just leave them in the fridge) • Refrain from scratching their ‘man parts’ in public • Hang up wet towels • Read instructions

Great Come Back…

A man turned to his wife and said sarcastically: “I don’t know why you wear a bra – you’ve got nothing to put in it.” She replied: “well, you wear underpants, don’t’ you?’

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HOT GOSS, CELEB SPLITS...

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BRANGELINA “THE SHOCKING END”...

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Angelina wanted an open marriage and to move to Britain to become the new Princess Diana, reveals the biographer who predicted her divorce: Ian Halperin, the author of 'Brangelina, the Untold Story,' told all last month. When the end came, it was unbelievably vicious. Six days before the hotly disputed events aboard Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s private plane said she wanted to talk things out. With their marriage in turmoil, the 41-year-old actress had, she said, worked out a plan. She would take their six children to live in Britain increasingly the base for her charitable and political work as a United Nations Special Envoy for Refugees while Brad would remain in Los Angeles to work on his film career. To the outside world they would remain a happily married couple, she added. But each would be free to pursue whatever liaisons took their fancy. Furthermore, Brad would be able to see the children whenever he wanted to. She had secretly consulted her lawyers, who told her there was only one way she could ever execute her plan: she needed to make sure by any means possible that she gained full legal custody of the children. The best way to do that, Angelina decided, was to drag her husband’s name through the mud in the most damaging way possible by alleging he had harmed the children. She is also prepared to give up her American citizenship to become a member of the House of Lords, which she thinks she can use as a platform to push her project forward. She has talked about it for years.

Halperin, thinks she’s outgrown Pitt. I think she wants to emulate Grace Kelly by moving seamlessly from Hollywood to European royalty. ‘Her goal now is definitely to hook up with a high-profile politician or a Royal. She thinks she fits Prince Andrew’s profile and I believe he is on her radar.’

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HOT GOSS, CELEB SPLITS...

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p i s s z i o b G how S

In light of the news that Bragelina have now come to a explosive end we take a look at he MOST DRAMATIC Celeb splits. Here are a few of the most shocking heartbreaking celebrity breakups of all time…

ZOE BALL 'DUMPS' HUSBAND FATBOY SLIM... ‘It's the end of our rainbow': The couple have split after 18 years of marriage. The couple announced their separation on Saturday but said they will remain 'great friends' and continue to co-parent their two children.

A source told The Sun: 'Zoe packed her bags and left. They have been arguing a lot recently and she decided she'd had enough.' It comes nine months after THAT kiss with boyband singer, she alsoadmitted to having an affair with DJ Dan Peppe in 2003.

JOHNNY DEPP & AMBER HEARD HAVE DIVORCED... In a joint

statement, the pair acknowledged their relationship had been volatile. Who could forget the video that Amber Heard recorded of her husband Johnny Depp smashing up their kitchen in a violent of rage. The actress, 30, has since denied leaking the video - seemingly taken on her phone without Depp's, 53, knowledge - to news website TMZ. Lawyers for Heard filed a motion last month to dismiss a temporary restraining order against Depp. The couples marriage lasted 15 months. How did it all go so wrong?

OTHER EXPLOSIVE BREAK UPS INCLUDE... Cheryl & Jean Bernard

Fernandez Versini are still struggling to reach a divorce settlement. Kate Moss & Jamie Hince split after just a few years of marital bliss her divorce is still not finalised.

Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore no more – he reportedly cheated on Demi with two girls in a hot tub during a raucous party in San Diego. Nigella Lawson & Charles Saatchi: The 10 year marriage ended in 2013, when snaps of him emerged grabbing the TV chef’s throat and pinching her nose as they dinned in Mayfair.

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Bovine issue’s...

The only cow in a small town in Australia stopped giving milk. The townsfolk found they could buy a cow in India quite cheaply. So they brought the cow from India and it was wonderful, produced lots of milk every day and everyone was happy. They bought a bull to mate with the cow to get more cows, so they'd never have to worry about their milk supply again. They put the bull in the pasture with the cow but whenever the bull tried to mount the cow, the cow would move away. No matter what approach the bull tried, the cow would move away from the bull and he was never able to do the deed.

The people were very upset and decided to go the Vet, who was very wise, tell him what was happening and ask his advice.

They told him, "Whenever the bull tries to mount our cow, she moves away. If he approaches from the back, she moves forward. When he approaches her from the front, she backs off. If he attempts from one side, she walks away to the other side."

The Vet rubbed his chin thoughtfully and pondered this before asking, "Did you by any chance, buy this cow in India?"

The people were dumbfounded, since no one had ever mentioned that they had bought the cow over from India.

"You are truly a wise Vet," they said.

"How did you know we got the cow in India?

The Vet replied with a distant look in his eye, "My wife is from India."

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Bespoke Furniture Packages

There are many reasons for choosing a furniture package for your holiday home or in some cases your first home.

Here at White Design Company we have many clients with busy lifestyles.

They do not want to spend precious holiday time going from shop to shop, selecting furnishings and decoration for their new or existing property. Not only do you have to shop around but you also have to be here to coordinate the delivery or fitting. Most of the work we do is when you, the owner, is back in your home country. So nice to turn the key in the lock when you arrive and know you can relax and have a holiday.

Our experienced staff will help you with your bespoke furniture package and we can do most of it by email, allowing you the time to relax when you are here. Whether you want a modern, contemporary or classical look or maybe shabby chic or the industrial look to mention but a few, we will put a package together to suit your requirements.

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We are asked often at the very start of our designs how much a package will cost. This really depends on your budget and the quality and style you are looking for. There are some areas where you should consider spending a little bit more to allow comfort and longevity. We work to your budget not ours.

Beds are a very important investment, for example you may rely on a holiday rental income, if so then a comfortable bed may make all the difference as to whether your tenants return. A good sofa is also an important purchase as it is a big item to have to replace a few years down the road. Last but not least, your terrace furniture will be subjected to all weathers so consider the quality here as well. Some all weather outdoor furniture can last for years if you go for good quality and it is looked after.

The good news is that we can make the overall look beautiful with inexpensive decorative pieces such as pictures, mirrors, lamps etc. and they will stand the test of time making all the difference in keeping the overall cost as low as possible. Also, together with your larger items we are happy to bring a few decorative pieces for you to see in situ before committing to them.

Remember White Design Company can provide everything, from the kitchen sink to your bespoke curtains and bedding. We will work on your requirements and bespoke doesn’t always mean expensive.

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Halloween

Halloween Around the World

may now be a year round money-spinner, but its roots go way back in time. All the best superstitions of the Roman, Celtic, Catholic and European folk traditions, have morphed into the modern-day celebration of Halloween. See how countries around the world put their own spooky spin on Halloween, as well as honor spirits from beyond the grave.

Austria: In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table

before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is because it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be brimming with strong cosmic energies.

Canada:

Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack O'Lanterns are carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.

China:

In China, the Halloween festival is known as Teng Chieh. Food and water are placed in front of photographs of family members who have departed while lanterns are lit in order to light the paths of the spirits as they travel the earth on Haloween night.

Worshippers in Buddhist temples fashion "boats of the law" from paper, some of which are very large, which are then burned in the evening hours. The purpose of this custom is twofold: as a remembrance of the dead and in order to free the spirits of the "pretas" in order that they might ascend to heaven. "Pretas" are the spirits of those who died as a result of an accident or drowning and whose bodies were consequently never buried. The presence of "pretas" among the living is thought by the Chinese to be dangerous. Under the guidance of Buddhist temples, societies are formed to carry out ceremonies for the "pretas," which includes the lighting of lanterns. Monks are invited to recite sacred verses and offerings of fruit are presented.

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TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Which English football club is known as 'Pompey'?

2) What type of pastry is used to make vol au vents?

3) What country does golfer Nick Price originate from?

4) How many valves are there on a trumpet?

5) In which town did the IRA bomb the Conservative Party Conference in 1984?

6) Which Super Group had a hit with Innuendo?

7) What has the chemical symbol Zn? 8) Which detective does Benedict Cumberbatch portray on the TV? 9) Which country does the band Clannard originate from?

10) The island of Corfu is two miles off the coast of which country?

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11) Which part of a plant can also be referred to as the ‘tap’?

12) What name is given to a female ferret?

13) Which song has the line ‘I kept my promise, Don’t keep your distance’?

14) Who is the host of TV's "Would I Lie To You"?

15) What role did Jim Carey play in the film "Batman Forever"?

16) In which city is the Wailing Wall?

17) Which film starred Robin Williams as a genie?

18) How should you officially address the Pope?

19) What is the name of the counting machine, which consists of a frame & beads?

20) What do the initials WBC stand for?

21) What are Suffolk’s and Cheviot’s?

22) Who had a hit album entitled ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’?

23) Who was affectionately known as ‘Old Blues Eyes’?

24) What is the minimum number of people required for a game of Cribbage?

25) What is the proper name for the London attraction ‘Aly Pally’?

26) What does a testator make?

27) Which sign of the zodiac do two fishes represent?

28) Which Shakespeare play contained the Capulet and the Montague families?

29) Which country’s capital is Nairobi?

30) What was Rudolph Nureyev famous for?

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Halloween Around the World

Czechoslovakia:

In Czechoslovakia, chairs are placed by the fireside on Halloween night. There is one chair for each living family member and one for each family member's spirit.

Germany:

In Germany, the people put away their knives on Halloween night. The reason for this is because they do not want to risk harm befalling the returning spirits.

Hong Kong:

The Halloween celebration in Hong Kong is known as "Yue Lan" (Festival of the Hungry Ghosts) and is a time when it is believed that spirits roam the world for twenty-four hours. Some people burn pictures of fruit or money at this time, believing these images would reach the spirit world and bring comfort to the ghosts.

Ireland:

In Ireland, believed to be the birthplace of Halloween, the tradition is still celebrated as much as it is in the UK & US. In rural areas, bonfires are lit as they were in the days of the Celts and children dress up in costumes to spend the evening "trick-ortreating" in their neighborhoods. After the visiting, most people attend parties with neighbours and friends. At these parties, many games are played. Children are also known to play tricks upon their neighbors on Halloween night. One of which is known as "knock-a-dolly," where children knock on the doors of their neighbors but then run away before the door is opened.

Mexico, Latin America & Spain:

Among Spanish-speaking nations, Halloween is known as "El Dia de los Muertos." It is a joyous and happy holiday...a time to remember friends and family who have died. Officially commemorated on November 2nd (All Souls' Day), the three-day celebration actually begins on the evening of October 31st Designed to honor the dead who are believed to return to their homes on Halloween.

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Halloween Around the World

Mexico, Latin America & Spain Con’t:

Many families construct an altar in their home and decorate it with sweets, flowers, photographs, fresh water and samples of the deceased's favorite foods and drinks. Frequently, a basin and towel are left out in order that the spirit can wash prior to indulging in the feast. Candles and incense are burned to help the departed find his or her way home. Often, a live person is placed inside a coffine which is then paraded through the streets while vendors toss fruit, flowers and candies into the casket.

United Kingdom:

In times of old, children made "punkies" out of large beetroots, upon which they carved a design of their choice. Then, they would carry their "punkies" through the streets while singing the "Punkie Night Song" as they knocked on doors and asked for money. In some rural areas, turnip lanterns were placed on gateposts to protect homes from the spirits who roamed on Halloween night. Another custom was to toss objects such as stones, vegetables and nuts into a bonfire to frighten away the spirits. These symbolic sacrifices were also employed as fortune-telling tools. If a pebble thrown into the flames at night was no longer visible in the morning, then it was believed that the person who tossed the pebble would not survive another year. If nuts tossed into the blaze by young lovers then exploded, it signified a quarrelsome marriage. The UK ceased celebrating Halloween with the spread of the Protestant Reformation. Since followers of the new religion did not believe in Saints, they saw no reason to celebrate the Eve of All Saints' Day. However, in recent years, the US "trick or treating" custom, together with the donning of costumes for going door-to-door, has become a relatively popular past time among English children at Halloween, although many of the adults (particularly the older generations) have little idea as to why they are being asked for sweets and are usually ill-prepared to accommodate their small and hopeful callers.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s The new IPhone 7 and 7 plus were launched last month.

Looking very much like the 6 and 6 plus, Apple have abandoned the headphone jack making the need for wireless listening - not a popular upgrade! Other main differences are that the new phone is waterproof, the base model now is now 32gb rather than 16gb, it now has stereo speakers and the home button has a whole new feel. In addition the 7 Plus has 2 cameras to vastly improve photo quality.

The Aerophone AE-10 from Roland looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, all silvery and sleek and dotted with confusing buttons that can emulate all sorts of “real” instruments, such as a Clarinet, flute, oboe, trumpet, saxophone, violin and around 35 other instruments. Out from Next month it will cost you around 800€.

Nike’s new self-lacing trainers work via sensors in the shoe, which detect when a user is wearing them and initiate a “lace engine.” Users can manually adjust the “laces” by pressing a “+” or “-” located on the tongue. It will take upwards of three hours for the shoes to recharge, and they will remain charged for two weeks, depending on the usage. Each pair also comes equipped with a wireless charging station.

SGNL is a wearable that lets you make phone calls by putting your finger to your ear. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth, then uses body-conduction to transmit the call along your hand and finger and into your ear and will be available from February 2017.

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

The Amazon Echo 360º speaker and its intelligent personal assistant companion Alexa are hitting European shores, it will play all your music, answer questions, read audiobooks and even control your lighting…….

Out on the 10th of November the new PS4 Pro is significantly more powerful than the original PS4 and new PS4 Slim. We're talking about a new graphics card and boosted processor, and between them they allow the PS4 Pro to output games and up to 4K resolution which makes the games look amazing and it will be able to stream 4K video from Netflix and YouTube.

Acer’s Predator 21 X is the first curved-screen laptop and also features a mechanical keyboard and eye tracking with a 21in curved screen, along with super really powerful gamer-friendly innards, this is not a small laptop and is really more of a replacement for a desktop machine.

Nintendo is coming to your phone. New game apps are to be released at regular intervals from this December and so far confirmed titles for ios and android include Super Mario Run, Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing, F-Zero, Warioware, Legend of Zelda and Mario Kart.

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This well established laundry has been trading for over 20 years.

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The Sexy Sandals...

A married couple were on holiday in Jamaica. They were touring around the market-place looking at the goods and such, when they passed a small sandal shop. From inside they heard the shopkeeper with a Jamaican accent say, 'You foreigners! Come in. Come into my humble shop.' So the married couple walked in..... The Jamaican said to them, 'I 'ave some special sandals I tink you would be interested in. Dey makes you wild at sex.'

'I 'ave some Well, the wife was really interested in buying the sandals after what the man claimed, but her special sandal husband felt he really didn't need them, being the I tink you w s ould interested in’.. be Sex God that he was. .

The husband asked the man, 'How could sandals make you a sex freak?'

The Jamaican replied, 'Just try dem on, Mon.' Well, the husband, after some badgering from his wife, finally gave in and tried them on. As soon as he slipped them onto his feet, he got this wild look in his eyes, something his wife hadn't seen before!!

In the blink of an eye, the husband grabbed the Jamaican, bent him over the table, yanked down his pants, ripped down his own pants, and grabbed a firm hold of the Jamaican's thighs.

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A Man’s World

A HIGH PRICE TO PAY…

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

The undertaker told the husband, “you can have her buried here in the Holy Land for €1500 or we can have her shipped back home for €50000.” The husband thought about it and told the undertaker he would have her shipped back home. The undertaker asked him, “why would you spend €50000 to have her shipped home when you could have a beautiful burial here, and it would only cost €1500?” The husband replied, “Long ago, a man (JESUS) died here, was buried here, and three days later, rose from the dead. I just can’t take that chance!”

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Therefore, every day I walk down the street and tell passersby what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do later, and with whom. I give them pictures of my family, my dog, and of me gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch, and doing what anybody and everybody does every day. I also listen to their Being popular on conversations, give them the "thumbs up" and tell them I like them. And it works just like Facebook. I already have four people following me: two police officers, a private investigator, is like sitting at the and a psychiatrist.

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Medical Tips

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DIABETES THE FACTS...

Could you have Diabetes and not know? Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. The hormone insulin produced by the pancreasis responsible for controlling the amount of glucose in the blood. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 – Where the pancreas doesn't produce any insulin.

Type 2 – Where the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin or the body's cells don't react to insulin.

SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES

CAUSES OF TYPE 1 DIABETES

The symptoms of diabetes occur because the lack of insulin means glucose stays in the blood and isn't used as fuel for energy. Your body tries to reduce blood glucose levels by getting rid of the excess glucose in your urine. Typical symptoms include: • Feeling very thirsty • Passing urine more often than usual, particularly at night • Feeling very tired • Weight loss and loss of muscle bulk

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition, which means your immune system attacks healthy body tissue by mistake. In this case, it attacks the cells in your pancreas. Your damaged pancreas is then unable to produce insulin. So, glucose cannot be moved out of your bloodstream and into your cells. Type 1 diabetes is often inherited (runs in families), so the autoimmune reaction may be genetic.

TREATING TYPE 1 DIABETES

Diabetes can't be cured. Treatment aims to keep your blood glucose levels as normal as possible and control your symptoms, to prevent health problems developing later in life. As your body can't produce insulin, you'll need regular insulin injections to keep your glucose levels normal. There are alternatives to insulin injections, but they're only suitable for a small number of patients.

Diabetes can't be cured.

COMPLICATIONS TYPE 1 DIABETES

Diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems.

It's the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in people of working age. Everyone with diabetes aged 12 or over should be invited to have their eyes screened once a year for diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is the reason for many cases of kidney failure and lower limb amputation. People with diabetes are up to five times more likely to have cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke, than those without diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, you'll need to look after your health very carefully. This means keeping to the lifestyle changes that are listed in the next column. See your DOCTOR if you think you may have diabetes.

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CAUSES OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin to function properly, or the body's cells don't react to insulin. This means glucose stays in the blood and isn't used as fuel for energy. Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and tends to be diagnosed in older people. It's far more common than type 1 diabetes. As type 2 diabetes usually gets worse, you may eventually need medication usually tablets to keep your blood glucose at normal levels. Diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems. It's the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in people of working age. Everyone with diabetes aged 12 or over should be invited to have their eyes screened once a year for diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is also responsible for most cases of kidney failure and lower limb amputation, other than accidents. People with diabetes are up to five times more likely to have cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke, than those without diabetes. If you're at risk of type 2 diabetes, you may be able to prevent it developing by making lifestyle changes. These include: • Eating a healthy, balanced diet • Losing weight if you're overweight •Maintaining a healthy weight • Stopping smoking if you smoke • Drinking alcohol in moderation • Taking plenty of regular exercise • Living with type 2 diabetes

If you already have type 2 diabetes, it may be possible to control your symptoms by making the above changes.

See your DOCTOR if you think you may have diabetes.

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Health & Well Being

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HOW TO CUT YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING CANCER

How to cut YOUR chances of getting cancer: Here are 8 ways believed to help protect against the deadly disease. Lifestyle changes could stop a staggering 40 per cent of cancers from ever occurring, previous research has claimed. One reason may be down to epigenetics, a new area of research into the way our environment and lifestyles influence the genetics we’re born with. From wearing SPF30 factor sunscreen to losing some weight and exercising, here's what you could do to lower the odds of getting it.

1) LOSE TEN POUNDS Being overweight or obese causes a staggering number of cases of cancers each year including those of the breast, womb, liver, prostate and pancreas. Obesity is second only to smoking, which causes more cases annually. The heavier you are the greater your risk of these particular cancers.

2) STICK TO A GLASS A NIGHT Earlier this year, chief medical officer in the UK Dame Sally Davies declared no level of alcohol consumption was safe. She changed weekly recommendations to 14 units for both men and women.

The key reason was the link between even low alcohol consumption and seven types of cancers including those of the breast, liver, bowel, mouth and throat. The WCRF’s research recently linked three or more drinks a day to stomach cancer too.

3) EAT YOGHURT Our gut bacteria or microbiome has been linked with everything from mood to obesity in recent months. And a growing number of studies are now linking it to lowered cancer risk. To keep your gut bacteria in good shape, eat a mix of probiotic foods such as live yoghurt, kefir and sauerkraut. Also include prebiotic foods such as fruit, vegetables and high fibre whole grains and legumes to feed bacteria and help it grow.

4) TAKE AN ASPIRIN We’ve known for some time that taking a low-dose aspirin a day may help prevent the risk of heart attack. But now, growing evidence suggests it could help prevent colorectal or bowel cancer. But it comes with risks such as bleeding from ulcers in the stomach, so talk to your doctor before taking it.

5) MARINATE YOUR MEAT In the 1990s the biggest study into nutrition and

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cancer began tracking the diets of 500,000 healthy people aged 45-79 across ten countries in Europe and Britain to see who would get cancer. Among the key findings from European Study on Diet and Cancer (EPIC) were processed and red meat are associated with a higher risk of developing bowel and stomach cancers. Current recommendations suggest sticking to 70 grams a day - two rashers of bacon. But don’t despair, marinating meat in spices such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage and marjoram before cooking could lower the HCA components in meat.

6) GO FOR FIBRE Simply increasing your fibre and your fruit and vegetable intake to five portions a day could help prevent 14 different types of cancers, the EPIC study found. Increasing your intake of whole grains such as oats, brown rice and wholemeal bread was particularly associated with a lowered risk of bowel cancer.

7) USE SPF 30 Though cases are up by a staggering 360 per cent since the 1970s. In April this year, a study at Ohio State University confirmed wearing SPF 30 could help prevent not only burns but also malignant melanoma. Make sure you protect areas where sun hits. Think baldheads and torsos in men and or exposed calves in women.

8) GET MOVING Being active each day could help prevent cases of breast, bowel and womb cancers. The EPIC study found those who did 30 mins of exercise each day or had an active job had lower chance of developing cancer. It also helps transit times in the intestine, helping food move through faster so there’s less chance of anything in the food you’ve eaten setting off an inflammatory reaction in the bowel which is how is lowers bowel cancer risk.

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Medical Mayhem

Fully Lifted… A woman decides to have a facelift for her 50th

birthday. She spends €15,000 and feels pretty good about the results.

On her way home, she stops at a newsagents to buy a newspaper.

Before leaving, she says to the man serving, “I hope you don’t mind my asking, but how old do you think I am?” “About 32,” the man replied.

“Nope! I’m exactly 50,” the woman says happily.

A little while later she goes into McDonalds and asks the counter girl the very same question. The girl replies, “I’d guess about 29.”

The woman replies with a big smile… “Nope! I’m 50”.

Now she’s feeling really good about herself. She stops in a chemist on her way down the street. She goes up to the counter to get some mints asks the lady behind the counter, “How old do you think I am?” The lady replies, “I’d say about 30.”

Again the women replies… “Nope! I’m 50”. While waiting for the bus to go home, she asks an old man waiting next to her the same question.

He replies, “ I’m 78 and my eyesight is going. Although, when I was young, there was a sure-fire way to tell how old a woman was. If you permit me to put my hands under your bra, then, and only then can I tell you EXACTLY how old you are.”

They wait in silence on the empty street until her curiosity gets the better of her… She finally blurts out “What the hell go ahead then.” He slips both his hands under her blouse and begins to feel around very slowly and carefully. After a thorough examination she says, “Okay, Okay…

How old am I? “Madam, you are 50.” Stunned and amazed the woman says, “That was incredible how can you tell that?” The old man says, “Promise you won’t get mad?” “I promise I won’t,’ she says. “I was behind you in McDonalds.

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MUSCLE CARS...

Looking at all the muscle cars that they are reproducing in America brings back some memories, but do you remember any of these?

One of the most amazing muscle cars, Dodge Coronet used Hemi engines in 487 Coronet R/Ts. Just four convertible cars had been made - two in each 1967 and 1970.

The Pontiac GTO Judge was an upgraded model reduced to a minimum to make it light weight and had a 455 cubic inch engine. The rarest model was the convertible. Only 72 were made and it was killed off when the US omission laws became much stricter in 1971.

The Chevrolet Corvette L88 was specifically designed for running on the racing tracks and came with a 427 cubic inch engine. It wasn’t sold to the dealerships and public for the reason that a car with such power of 435 hp could not be considered safe to drive on in streets. Only 196 were made.

One of the best-known Plymouth models is also one of the rarest, in 1970 just 135 of the Hemi Superbird were produced. Designed as a racing car. People loved the high mounted, spoiler and its horn which made the same sound as the Looney Tunes character Roadrunner.

Only 57 Ford The Fairlane 500 R-Code were made in 1967. It became the inventive muscle car design of Ford and later the inspiration for the Gran Torino and the Cobra.

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Thai Pumpkin Soup.. .

Ingredients:

•1½ kg pumpkin or squash, peeled & roughly chopped •4 tsp sunflower oil •1 onion, sliced •1 tbsp grated ginger •1 lemongrass, bashed a little •3-4 tbsp Thai red curry paste •400ml can coconut milk •850ml vegetable stock •Lime juice •Sugar, (Palm sugar if you can get it) for seasoning •1 red chilli, sliced, to serve (optional)

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Method:

1) Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Then toss the pumpkin or squash in a roasting tin with half the oil and seasoning, then roast for 30 mins until golden and tender.

2) Meanwhile, put the remaining oil in a pan with the onion, ginger and lemongrass. Gently cook for 8-10 mins until softened.

Stir in the curry paste for 1 min, followed by the roasted pumpkin, all but 3 tbsp of the coconut milk and the stock. Bring to a simmer, cook for 5 mins, then fish out the lemongrass. Cool for a few mins, then whizz until smooth with a hand blender, or in a large blender in batches. Return to the pan to heat through, seasoning with salt, pepper, lime juice and sugar, if it needs it.

Serve drizzled with the remaining coconut milk and scattered with chilli, if you like.

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REAL LIFE HALLOWEEN HORROR STORIES...

2) Ronald Clark O'Bryan was executed in the US after killing his eight-year-old son Timothy by poisoning sweets with cyanide on Halloween night in 1974. The father, from Pasadena, Texas, had taken out a huge life insurance policy on his two children. He gave the poison candy to his son and daughter but also to four other children. Only Timothy ingested the candy and died. O'Bryan was 1) A nine-year-old dressed in a Halloween executed on in March 1984. costume was accidentally shot by a relative who thought she was a skunk. The girl was 3) This is perhaps every parents worst stood outside her Pennsylvania home during Halloween nightmare. Three teenage girls a party when the incident happened. Police were abducted in Woodbridge, Virginia dursaid the girl was wearing a black costume and ing a night of trick or treating in 2009. Aaron a black hat with a white tassel. A male relative Thomas threatened the girls with a gun apparently mistook her for a skunk and fired before sexually assaulting two of them. The a shotgun, hitting her in the shoulder, arm, third girl was able to use her mobile phone to back and neck. She was rushed to hospital call her mum which caused Thomas to run following the incident at Halloween last year. away. He was caught two years later.

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FINANCIAL NEWS The Euro & World Round Up

TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION...

Brexit has certainly been in our minds since the is holding up better than expected following the referendum however it is now time to focus on decision to leave the EU. some of the recent statistical information from the Political uncertainty in the Eurozone has conUK . tributed to protests around the zone against the Maybe growth and hope at last as the Bank of Atlantic free trade deals and of course here in England lifted its recent forecast for UK GDP fol- Spain we still have political uncertainty in our cenlowing the signs the economy did not slow as much tral government. Add this to the impending elecas feared after the Brexit vote. The Bank scaled tions across Italy, Germany and France then we back its expectations of a sharp slowdown follow- could be entering a period of uncertainty and ing the poll and increased its third quarter forecast issues for the current mighty Euro. for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from .1% to .3%.

Whilst interest rates remained at .25% the Bank The markets do not like uncertainty and the pound also indicated it can still cut the rate and at the could have been worse off than its current position same time continue its money printing programme so if you are transferring money to Spain or sendabove the ÂŁ435 bn it pumped into the economy ing funds back to the UK then we suggest you talk last month. Okay we have seen falls in the pound to a currency broker, at least you will be provided against the euro however on a positive front the with the best possible exchange rate to meet your pound has outperformed all of its 16 counterparts needs. in the past month as reports from services, con- If you want to find out more please contact struction to employment showed the UK economy stephen@costalinkmagazine.com.

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What’s On Guide...

3rd October 2016: German Day in Marbella this year has Live music, canapes from Nueva Kaskada, coffee & cakes from Pan de Lux from 17.00 to 24.00 by the Tourist Office, Paseo Maritimo, Marbella.

13th to the 16th of October 2016: Marbella 4Days Walking. The start of the daily walks is between 9.00 and 9.30 (30km may start at 8.30) and the walkers are supposed to back before 17.00. On the 16th of October the last part of the route will be on the Via Gladiolo, and on the return to Las Terrazas del Puerto Deportivo those who participated all days will receive a medal. For more information please see marbella4dayswalking.com or call Hans Wohl on 639 084 869.

6th to the 12th of October 2016: Fuengirola Feria. Feria de Rosario - Fuengirola the biggest attraction of this fair is the horse with plenty of exhibitions on horses, singing and flamenco dancing, bullfighting and activities in the fairground tents. For more info see www.fuengirola.es 17th to the 23rd October 2016: San Pedro Feria. Feria de San Pedro de Alcantara, is held every year in October. This is a time when the city dresses itself up with lights, fireworks, singing and dancing to celebrate the Patron Saint of San Pedro. The party goes on until the early hours with a fair and bars set us on the feria ground and through the streets of San Pedro.

29th & 30th October 2016: Mind Body & Spirit Festival, will be held at the H10 Andalucia Plaza Hotel, Nueva Andalucia from 11am to 8pm. Fore more information call 670 628 468 or visit the website at www.mindbodyspiritmarbella.com.

31st October 2016: Halloween lots of parties taking place in and around the Costa del Sol that promise spooky themed treats and ghoulish entertainment.

1st November 2016: All Saints Day honoring the dead (sometimes called Day of the Dead). This is a national holiday and thus many businesses and schools will be closed on this day.

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 Monday: Age Concern Drop In for a coffee and a chat at The Captain’s bar Urb. Las Adelfas No. 11 from 11.30am to 1.00pm.

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 Coffee Morning at the Baptist Church, Calahonda, where people can chat, share experiences & take part in a variety of activities. Tel: 952 933 409 for info. 11 am – 1 pm.

Every Tuesday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for Spanish lessons in the afternoon from 3.00pm until 3.45pm. Lifeline 652 537 615.

Every Wednesday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about liv Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admissioning in Spain held in Fuengirola at the Bar Salon Varietes.

11am -12.30pm.

Every Thursday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for advice, support and friendship from 11.00am until 1.00pm. Pop in and meet new people and make new friends. Lifeline 652 537 615.

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain held in The Pensioner's Bar, Paseo Maritimo La Cala from 11am-12.30pm.

Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda.

Every Thursday: Flea Market from 9am next to Aldi in Las Lagunas, plenty of parking.

Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda.

Every Friday: Age Concern meet at El Caballo de Oro in La Cala from 11.30 until 1.00pm. In the main square behind Supersol. Advice, support and friendship. Lifeline 652 537 615.

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.

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ocal Info Emergency Numbers

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

Medical

112 091 092 062

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

Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026

Health Centres

Marbella 952 769 946 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

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457 952 785 252

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

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).

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

12th October: National day of Spain Public holiday.

6th to the 12th of October: Fuengirola Feria.

17th to the 23rd October: San Pedro Feria.

30th October: Clocks go back.

31st October: Halloween.

1st November: All Saints Day Public Holiday.

check out our website www.costalinkmagazine.com for cinema listings in VOSE

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during October 2016...

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Aries

Taurus

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Capricorn, the first week of October 2016 will be quite demure. Tendencies will be more toward the analytical than the dynamic. The second and third weeks of October 2016 are a lot more exciting your love life will be travelling toward new horizons. This term could bring a romantic trip or one with a sentimental objective, perhaps even a long distance relationship. October 2016 is an important month for you in professional terms, with the Sun and Mercury bring change and clarification to deals you’ve been working on for a while now. A situation gets un-stuck or clarified and success starts to shape up. Money will come as a consequence of these successes. If you have to make important decisions, do so calmly after analyzing the situation from all angles! You have to avoid excesses and burdening yourself, maintain your energetic balance and physical shape. Take care of yourself this month.

Aquarius, the Sun and Mercury will be opening up new horizons and transcending frontiers, at an intellectual/spiritual level as well as physical this October. You may get involved in a study with your partner, or find a new path of personal development. October 2016 is a very dynamic month for Aquarians financially. You might encounter events related to banks or insurance or other financial institutions. If you are thinking about making an important transaction don’t sign up for more than you can pull off! Try for restraint, clarity, honor and legality with everything concerning money! It’s possible you’ll experience a tendency toward restlessness, anxiety, over-analyzing this month. Try not to give too much attention to minor issues!

Pisces, considering the Mars-Jupiter-Venus conjunction in your sign October 2016 could be a fabulous month. The trio will develop a lot of energy you will have a need for a lot of affection. If you are single now you will have favorable circumstances for finding love. It’s a month during which you might find your soul mate or if you are in a relationship do great things with your partner. On the work front October 2016 is a month of collaborations and team efforts. Everything evolves toward freshening up business or extra income. Money is a hot topic for you in October 2016. But everything is up to others, and success and material benefits come with their help. Steer clear of taking risky, impulsive, extravagant financial decisions! October 2016 is lively, but very stressful. You socialise a lot, but tend to think of other rather than yourself – put yourself first for once have a little me time!

Aries, during October 2016, Jupiter Sun and Mercury will all be making an appearance in your sign. This combination stimulates your need for affection and your ability to offer affection in turn. Your marriage, love life, and loved one are the center of your universe, while all other concerns gravitate around them. Hopes and expectations are high, expect lots of happiness, but your desires are not entirely fulfilled.

At work you are in a Mars-Pluto conjunction this will stimulate your ambition to the max, your need to prove your power and exercise your ability to control your professional situation. Business partnerships could bring you extra money during the first part of month. After October 18th 2016, financial matters require a bit more patience and care. The month generates stress and tensions, and the best thing to do would be to avoid excess and not take any chances.

Taurus, Venus the planet of love is in your sign until October 18th 2016. Enjoy the happiness it brings to your love life if you are single make the most of the best opportunities to improve your love life! If you’re a re in a sagging relationship it’s a great time for improving your connection with your partner, but also for reconciliations or starting out a new love affair. October 2016 is excellent for work, promising lots of exciting developments, promotions and profit. The workload is big, but you fulfill all your tasks with flying colors. Your efforts are appreciated and properly rewarded. During October 2016 you are feeling ok but not on top form. This could mean one of two things: either your get a bug and need to lie low for a while, or you decide to set in motion certain means of solving older issues. Which ever it is make sure you don’t just sweep it under the carpet, take control of the situation and deal with it there and then.

Gemini, on September 9th Jupiter has stepped into your sign promising a year of luck with your love life. This month promises great things. Aside from Jupiter, the Sun, with its symbol of vitality and energy, and Mercury, will all be in your skies. With such a configuration love could come your way at any point. October 2016 is a lucky month in terms of your professional life. Mercury the Sun and Jupiter and Venus are transiting your sign. This is very complex it means essentially that you will be in the right place at the right time, so you’ll benefit from the best professional circumstances. It also has the ability to fully emphasise your talents, to help you display your aptitudes in the best possible light. Financially, during October 2016 you’re very driven by earnings, but you should avoid rushing – because that could cost you in the long run. Your physical shape is excellent for most of October 2016.

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Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Cancer, October 2016 is a passionate month for you. Venus, planet of love is in a position that usually sends romance knocking on your door. It brings you favorable circumstances for amorous events.

On the work front October 2016, your attention seems to be focused more on your private life than on career and the spotlight. Despite that, it’s a term during which you can make some progress and even changes or renewals that, in the end, will prove to be in your advantage. In that regard, the Full Moon from middle of October 2016 could work as triggering factor, suddenly everything will become clear.

You’re lucky when it comes to real estate and long-term investments, particularly during the first two weeks of the month. Try to relax more, to detach from situations that are too demanding or emotionally draining get out doors do some walking blow those cobwebs away.

Leo, the Sun is situated in the same place as Jupiter this month expect it to be very lucky for Leos in many regards, and a lot of that luck will be given in the area of your relationships. Communication and travels are favorable for consolidating older liaisons, but also for starting new ones. On October 18th 2016 Leos step into a special term: Venus, planet of love, enters your sign. So the rest of October is bathed in a wave of harmony and love. Expect a lot of goings on with your love life! October 2016 is a month of intense, relentless effort on the work front. You have ambition, but you also have to overcome some challenges. Despite all that, you make progress. You’re successful in intellectual work and negotiations; luck is on your side Leo make the most of it doing a bit of wheeling and dealing. Don’t push it and don’t expose yourself to risk! You should avoid over-exhaustion and excesses of any kind.

Virgo, October 2016, see a Mars-Pluto conjunction in your sign bringing with it a wave of impulsiveness. Going with it could bring you unique moments, but it implies some risks. By and large, your relationships area goes through a blossoming term between October 7th and 24th 2016, expect a great month if you are single and renewed vigor if you are in a relationship! This month is full of potential success and with a significant financial stake. Mercury the Sun and Jupiter will give you authority and prestige, opening up horizons and opportunities. The combo promises professional achievements, standing out, being in the spotlight.

During October 2016 you enjoy wealth provided that you manage your finances wisely and honestly. You’re in good shape, have a lot of energy, and don’t seem to be threatened by any new disease or the progress of some old one.

Libra, Mars, Venus and Jupiter are all in your sign this month bringing with them the chance of relationship-related fulfillment. But the above-mentioned configuration could come with a price tag maybe this love will be secret or it comes with restrictions or limitations. It could be forbidden love, illicit or that’s out of the public eye for whatever reason. On the work front the Sun in your skies will make you shine, stand out, and attract success. The Sun emphasizes your leadership abilities, organizing skills, and talents in general. Your mind is sharp, full of new ideas, and everything around you is dynamic and renewing.

You also excel in activities related to craftiness, physical flexibility and agility this month. The Sun’s presence will also give you energy and vitality. Mercury makes you perspicacious and you’ll be very quick-witted life and soul of any party!

Scorpio, the first week of October 2016 is ambitious, but tense: you set the bar REALLY high. The second and third weeks are a lot more dynamic and even luckier! Venus, Mars and Jupiter will satisfy your heart and offer fulfillment if you are single now is a great time to meet MR or MISS right. Socialising, friends or group activities facilitate your path toward happiness. At work you will have admirers too. The Mars-Jupiter conjunction brings solid support for achieving your goals in October 2016. Collective activities put you in a good light; you’re an excellent leader you’ll gather lots of people driven by the same interest or passion. The second and third weeks are good for popularity and promise luck and opportunities. During the second part of October 2016 your physical shape becomes better and better, so you end the month in top shape.

Sagittarius, Mercury, resumes its direct motion on October 9th 2016 near the North Node of the Moon. Around this date an event might take place, a revelation or a decision that will have great impact on the future of your relationship. It could also be a significant event for your partner. Friends or collective initiatives impact on your love life this month. You could meet your soul mate through a friend or at a public event. Venus, will turn your attention toward someone you can look up to; and that could make threads of your career get tangled with those of your heart. October 2016 has excellent professional potential for Sagittarians. Opportunities will certainly present themselves. Analyse and use them! Don’t rush into things, because you might make mistakes, but don’t let opportunities slip by either! Think about your projects in perspective, long term!

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AWKWARD?

COULD THIS BE MORE • The awkward moment when you see a cat and start meowing at it, waiting for it to meow back, only to realise that someone is watching you.

• The awkward moment when someone deletes their comments on Facebook and you look like you're talking to yourself.

• The awkward moment when you have no clothes on and there's a delivery guy at the door.

• That awkward moment when you can't tell if someone's using a Bluetooth or if they're just talking to themselves.

• The awkward moment when you're licking your lips because they're dry but someone takes it the wrong way.

• The awkward Moment when you see an obese friend perched on a scooter and they are offering you a lift.

• That awkward moment when you're naked, trying to get dressed and your pet is staring at you.

• That awkward moment when your chair makes a farting noise and no one believes it was the chair, so you try to do it again but you can't make the sound.

• That awkward moment when you think you're doing really well at Mario Kart, and then you realise you're looking at your friends screen.

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puzzle Link The Words

Solutions on page 80

it out

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:

1)

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DOG

DANCE

DEW

3)

_____

OIL

BEEF

BRANCH

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POST

WINDOW

2) 4) 5)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ CLEAR ____

GOWN

BALL FOOT

SWAROVSKI COCK

ROOM

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Brain Teaser

IT’S A BRAIN BUSTER THIS MONTH… Below, 10 nine-letter words have been broken into chunks of three letters.

These chunks have been mixed up, no chunk is used twice and all chunks are used. Can you determine what the 10 words are?

som one dbr pen rtm ber nes ent ive eph eti ens mes off eak eid sep win erd tel day ter wed tem aft apa own car ern oon 70

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Crossword

Across: 1. Dwellings (6) 5. Calm down (6) 8. Mentor (4) 9. Sufficient (8) 10. Stimulant (8) 11. Sort (4) 12. Get back (6) 14. Long, thin, sharp implement (6) 16. Unadulterated (4) 18. Feelers (8) 20. Shard (8) 21. Let up (4) 22. Plea (6) 23. Longest dimension (6) Down: 2. Produce an egg (7) 3. Material (5) 4. Railway official (13) 5. Out of the ordinary (13) 6. Laugh quietly (7) 7. Bed (5) 13. Convenience (7) 15. Flyer (7) 17. Top of a shoe (5) 19. Synthetic fibre (5)

Name The Film

A Jack

Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept. Written by Tim Burton this film was released in 1993.

B

Sidney, attempting to cope with her mother's murder, and her horror movieobsessed friends are stalked by an unknown killer who won’t let the past go (1996).

Say What You See...

EYES EYES stomach

KKjustKK

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

Vampire 1: "I once went so long without fresh blood that I nearly died."

Vampire 2: "How awful!"

Vampire 1: "Yes. Fortunately, I found some in the neck of time."

A horse and a chicken are playing in a meadow. The horse falls into a mud hole and is sinking. He calls to the chicken to go and get the farmer to help pull him out to safety. The chicken runs to the farm but the farmer can't be found. So he drives the farmer's Mercedes back to the mud hole and ties some rope around the bumper.

He then throws the other end of the rope to his friend, the horse, and drives the car forward saving him from sinking!

A few days later, the chicken and horse were playing in the meadow again and the chicken fell into the mud hole. The chicken yelled to the horse to go and get some help from the farmer. The horse said, "I think I can stand over the hole!" So he stretched over the width of the hole and said, "Grab for my 'thingy' and pull yourself up." And the chicken did and pulled himself to safety.

The moral of the story is: If you are hung like a horse, you don't need a Mercedes to pick up chicks.

Q. What streets do ghosts haunt?

A. Dead ends!

There were three African ladies getting ready to take a plane trip for the first time. The first lady said, "I don't know 'bout y'all, but I'm gunna wear me sum hot pink panties beefo I gets on dat plane." "Why you gonna wear dem fo?" the other two asked. The first replied, "Cause if dat plane goes down and I'm out dare laying butt-up in a conefield, dey gonna find me first." The second lady said, "Well, I'm a-gonna wear me some floe esant orange panties." "Why you gonna wear dem?" the others asked. The second lady 72

answered, "Cause if dis hare plane is goin' down and I be floating butt-up in the oshun, dey can see me first." The third lady says, "Well, I'm not gonna wear any panties." "What? No panties?" the others asked in disbelief. The third lady says, "Dat's right, girlfriends, you hears me right. I ain't wearin' any panties, cause if dis plane goes down, honey, dey always look fo da black box first."

Q. What happened to the guy who didn't pay his exorcist? A. He was repossessed.

A Jack Russell went to the job center. He said to the clerk: “I’m looking for work.” “Amazing!” said the clerk. “A talking dog! I’ll fix you up with a job in no time.” After making a quick phone call, the clerk handed the dog a piece of paper and said: “There you go. You start at the circus on Monday.” “That’s no good to me,” protested the dog, “I’m a trained plumber.”

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HALLOWEEN I SPY: See how many of the following things you can see in the picture to the left!

Write the answer in the box...

WITCHES HATS...............

WITCHES CATS...............

WITCHES RATS...............

PUMPKIN.........................

SPOOKY EYEBALLS.......

GHOSTS...........................

SPIDERS..........................

BIRDS...............................

SWEETS...........................

Answers: WITCHES HATS 6, WITCHES CATS 6, WITCHES RATS 1, PUMPKIN 11, SPOOKY EYEBALLS 12, GHOSTS 2, SPIDERS 7, BIRDS 10, SWEETS 6.

Give pkin The Pumand a Face Some Colour

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Kids Page

witching around...

Having a Halloween party?

Why not make a witches brew...

INGREDIENTS...

300g frozen raspberries, thawed 600ml cranberry juice 14g powdered gelatine 2L ginger ale 2L sparkling apple juice 6 Sweet snakes (maybe haribo)

Witches Wicked Maze...

Can you help the Witch find her pet bat?

HOW TO MAKE...To make the frozen hand: Wash and rinse the outside of a rubber glove. Turn glove inside out and set aside. In a 1 litre measuring jug, combine the thawed raspberries and cranberry juice.

Pour half of the raspberry mixture into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatine over and let stand 2 minutes. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, just until gelatine dissolves. Mix back into the reserved raspberry mixture in the measuring jug.

Pour raspberry mixture into the inverted glove. Gather up the top of the glove and tie securely with kitchen string. Freeze until solid, or several days if possible.

To serve: Carefully cut rubber glove away from frozen hand. Place frozen hand, palm side up, leaning against side of a large punch bowl. Pour in ginger ale and sparkling cider. Garnish with sweet snakes.

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puzzle Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Portsmouth 2) Puff Pastry 3) Zimbabwe 4) Three 5) Brighton 6) Queen 7) Zinc 8) Sherlock Holmes 9) Ireland 10) Albania 11) Roots 12) A Jill 13) Don’t cry for me Argentina 14) Rob Brydon 15) The Riddler 16) Jerusalem 17) Alladin 18) Your Holyness 19) Abacus 20) World Boxing Council 21) Sheep 22) Madonna 23) Frank Sinatra 24) Two 25) Alexandra Palace 26) Will 27) Pisces 28) Romeo & Juliet 29) Kenya 30) Ballet

Answers from 26, 70 & 71

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Link The Words 1) LAP 2) CRYSTAL 3) OLIVE 4) BALL 5) BOX

Guess The Celeb a) Hugh Laurie b) Amy Adams

Brain Teaser

IT’S A BRAIN BUSTER THIS MONTH… Below are the 10 nine-letter words have been broken into chunks of three letters.

Windbreak, Eiderdown, Sometimes, Afternoon, September, Carpenter, Offensive, Telephone, Wednesday, Apartment.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) b) Scream (1996)

Say What You See

1) Eyes are Bigger Your Than the Stomach

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2) Just in Case 3) Hole in One

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