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Inside this month’s magazine The Best 5 Ghost Photographs Take a look at some spooky photos p4

Legal Jargon Registering on the padron p6

Brain Training Give your brain a workout! p8

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ell well well, WE MADE IT (not that we ever doubted we would mind you...)!!

You can take a look at our celebration on pages 20 & 21. Also, we have not forgotton that October means its Halloween time!

Take a look on pages 4 & 5 at the 5 best ghostly photos ever taken and our food fix has also taken on a seasonal theme!

Sally has gone Out and About to Barcalona and has taken the time to write about this fabulous city.

Everyone here at The Jungle Drums would like to thank you for all your support over the last 100 editions and look forward to entertaining you for the next 100!

Inspekta Gadget Spooky Gadgets p12

Food Fix Halloween Recipes p16

Movie and Book Reviews We take a look at the newest movies and books p22

The Editor

Out and About Barcelona p24

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Also in this issue Modern Day Housewife - p7 Health - p10 Gardening - p18 Bluemoon Solutons- p28

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THE 5 BEST GHOST E VERR TA KEN P HO TOS EVE

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Taken in 1959 by Mabel Chinn

While visiting the gravesite of her mother, Mabel Chinnery took this spur of the moment picture of her husband, who was waiting in the car. Upon developing the film and noticing the eerie figure in the back seat, just behind her husband's right shoulder, Mabel exclaimed that the ghostly person was her mother. An expert examined the photo for signs of fraud and was noted as saying, "I stake my reputation on the fact that the picture is genuine," adding that the image was not a reflection nor a double exposure.

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Madonna of Bachelor’s Grove Taken in 1991 by Mari Huff During a routine investigation by the "Ghost Research Society" of Bachelor's Grove cemetery near Chicago, member Mari Huff took this photo in an area where their equipment had been acting strangely.

The small, abandoned cemetery was empty except for the ghost hunters, and yet when the film was developed this image of a lonely young woman clearly appeared. Bachelor's Grove cemetery is considered to be one of the most haunted in America.

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Thought to be the ghost of Lady Dorothy Townshend, this anomaly has haunted the oak staircase of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England since the 1700s. Legend has it that her husband, Charles Townshend, suspected his wife of adultery and locked her in a small room of the great house until she eventually died there. When materialized, she is often seen wearing a brown, satin dress. One report tells of her eyes being gouged out.

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Registering on the Padron, Why Should I? What is the padrón?

• Padrón - a list of all the people who live in a certain town • Empadronarse - the act of registering yourself on this list with your local town hall.

Who should register?

It is obligatory by Spanish law to register on the padrón at your Town Hall where you habitually reside in Spain, yet many British ex-pats still have not done so. Perhaps some view the padrón as a means of vigilance by the state, in ‘big-brother’ fashion, well it’s not. In reality, it is simply a way for the town hall to know how many people of which nationality live in their area, without entering into investigations as to a person’s official residence status or financial affairs.

How do I register?

You don’t have to own your house to register, just have an address where you habitually live here in Spain, no matter whether you are the owner, you rent, or live with family or friends you should register. Registration is not a long drawn out registration process. Simply go to the padrón office of your town hall and fill in the form they provide. Take along official identification, such as a passport, and also your NIE or residence certificate/card, a recent utility bill in your name, and the deeds to your house or a copy of your rental contract. Although you may have to return to collect your certificate, the actual registration is completed all on the same day.

What are the benefits?

Once you’ve completed the simple process, you can begin to enjoy all the advantages being on the padrón offers, such as: Better public services Central Government allocates money to the different municipalities according to how many people are on the padrón. Therefore, if you are not registered, your town hall is losing money for the provision of health centres, police officers, fire fighters and schools.

Access to benefits and social care You must be on the padrón for a certain period of time in order to access some income-related benefits and other aspects of social care available through social services at your town hall.

A reduction in taxes Depending on the town hall, registration on the padrón could mean reductions in certain community charges and inheritance tax. Furthermore, those on the padrón can also often enjoy discounted courses, leisure and cultural activities run by the town hall.

Discounted travel A current 'Cerificado de Empadronamiento' can allow residents of Spanish islands to receive discounts of up to 50% on air fares and ferry tickets between the islands and the mainland.

Voting Rights In order to register to vote in local or European elections, you must first be registered on the padrón.

An easier life You’ll find you need your padrón certificate to carry out various administrative tasks, such as register for healthcare, register your car with Spanish number plates or enrol your children in school.

More information can be found on Residentes Europeos website. www.residenteseuropeos.com/padron_en.php

Padrón status checks Our understanding from talking to local and national authorities is that there is currently a one-off exercise underway to check the accuracy of the padrón registers. This means you may be contacted to confirm your status on the padrón. If you are contacted, you will be asked to answer to remain active on the padrón and if you don't then you may be removed from the register. If you are not contacted, you are not required to confirm your status.

For certain services, schools (e.g. social services) you may be required to show a recent padrón certificate which is less than 3 months old. This is normal procedure and is not related to the above mentioned project.

Non-EU citizens are required to renew their padrón certificate in any case. Please contact your locality authority about any changes to the padrón registration process.

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Modern Day Housewife TIPS & TRICKS Kitchen Sink Toilet Tricks!

For an easy way to clean the toilet, just empty a can of cola into the toliet bowl and let sit for an hour before scrubbing and flushing.

Uses for Lemons 1. Removing Strong Odors Rub lemon juice into cutting boards that have retained strong odors or stains, and clean with soap and water. For the fridge, pour some lemon juice on a sponge or cloth and place it in the fridge until the smell goes away.

2. Natural Cleaner You can use lemon juice or squeeze a lemon directly on kitchen or bathroom surfaces, and

The Jungle Drums less steel sink. Also, an all purpose cleaner or a glass cleaner can be used to clean the sink as well. Always rinse the sink clean after using a cleaner or soap and then dry it with a soft cloth.

Stubborn mineral residue can be dealt with by lining the entire sink with paper towels soaked in white vinegar.

Allow the vinegar to sit undisturbed for several minutes, up to a half hour, and then toss them in the bin. Use a Stainless steel sinks should always nylon scrubbing sponge saturated be thoroughly rinsed after every with soapy water to scrub the area use, not only to keep them clean, clean. Rinse the sink completely but also, to prevent potential pitting. when finished. Remember to dry the Acids and salts have the potential to ink with a clean soft cloth for the best damage the finish of a stainless results. steel sink, so it is important to avoid leaving foods that contain these in Stubborn stains can be dealt with by the sink. using a commercial stainless steel cleaner according to the directions inMild soap and a nylon sponge can cluded with it. Rinse and dry the sink be used for daily cleaning of a stain- afterwards.

The kitchen sink should be one of the cleanest surfaces in our home.

Unfortunately, quite often, the kitchen sink is full of germs.

wipe them with a wet cloth to remove the sticky residue. For stains and really dirty areas, mix in some vinegar and water with the lemon juice.

3. Skin Care For dry skin, you can use a lemon-sugar scrub, or rub a cut lemon on particularly dry areas, such as knees, elbows, or heels. Be careful when applying to cracked skin. You can also

make your own detoxifying body wash with this recipe for sea salt and lemon body cleanser.

4. Bathroom Stains It may take a little extra scrubbing, but you can remove water stains, soap scum, and limescale naturally with lemon juice. Use a lemon, water, and vinegar mixture for tough stains on your shower walls or tub.

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Brain Training Food and Drink Quiz 1. Which vegetable comes in chestnut, oyster or shitaki varieties?

2. Which convenience food takes it's name from the phrase “spiced ham”?

3. How is the steak in “Steak Tartare” cooked?

4. What is the main ingredient in a “Gumbo” ?

5. What are dried plums called?

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6. What does the abbreviation UHT mean when applied to milk?

7. What ferments in brine to become Sauerkraut?

8. What delicacy comes from the fattened livers of geese?

There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position.

How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs?

9. What are the TWO principal ingredients in a Hollandaise Sauce?

11. What is made from Pig's blood, pork fat and cereal?

ANSWER Keep the first bulb switched on for a few minutes. It gets warm, right? So all you have to do then is ... switch it off, switch another one on, walk into the room with bulbs, touch them and tell which one was switched on as the first one (the warm one) and the others can be easily identified

10. From which vegetable is the Russian soup Borscht predominantly made?

12. Which chicken dish is named after a battle in the Napoleonic Wars?

13. What kind of meat surrounds a Scotch Egg? 14. Which cooked meat is made from the head of a pig?

15. What is the name for a steak that has been cut from between two ribs?

16. In Indian cookery what is Naan?

17. In the UK it's an aubergine but what is called in the USA? 18. What does the term “Al Dente” mean when applied to pasta?

19. What type of Indian cookery would be cooked in a clay oven?

20. In the Atkins Diet, which food group were you encouraged to cut out?

Answers: Food and Drink Quiz.

1.Mushrooms, 2.Spam, 3. It isn’t, it’s served raw, 4.Okra, 5. Prunes, 6. Ultra Heat Treated, 7. Cabbage, 8. Pate de Fois Gras, 9. Egg Yolks and Butter, 10. Beetroot, 11. Black Pudding, 12. Chicken Marengo, 13. Sausage Meat, 14. Brawn, 15. Entrecôte, 16. A flat bread, 17. Eggplant, 18. Firm but not hard (literall “To the Tooth”, 19.

Tabdoori, 20. Carbohydrates.

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How to keep your immune system healthy.

Now that the weather has cooled dramatically (thank god!)

winter illness and increase your odds of staying healthy, strong and fit.

vegetables. Odorless garlic supplements are also available at most health food stores.

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sorption) is also available in several multi-vitamins or as a single supplement.

2. Opt for garlic Garlic has been shown to be an intense immune booster, killing off several types of bacteria and viruses. Don't be shy to toss

4. Drink plenty of water In order to stay healthy and keep digestion strong, it is important to drink 6-8 glasses of water each day. If you don't feel like drinking cold water, opt for a herbal tea that also offers plenty of anti-oxidant benefits, such as mint tea, green or white tea or berry teas.

Health Benefits Prostate Cancer: The protective compounds present within the pumpkin seeds, called phytosterols can lower the risk of prostate cancer.

These work by shrinking the prostate and stimulating the secretion of chemicals that protect against the transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High DHT levels can cause enlargement of the prostate glands.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect: The Beta carotene present in pumpkin seeds and flesh has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption of pumpkin can protect against joint inflammation and arthritis. Pumpkins have been known to provide relief from inflammation quickly, without the harmful side-effects of anti-inflammatory medicines.

Great on your skin: The high amount of Vitamin A, C and

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5. Remember your zinc rich foods If 'C' is the super immunity vitamin, then zinc wins the prize as the super immunity mineral.

The richest food sources of zinc include beef, lamb, pork and salmon and as well as dairy products, whole grains, beans, nuts and nut butters, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Zinc lozenges are also widely available (and very

Immune Boosting Recipes Shiitake Hot and Sour Soup This delicious soup was designed for super immunity. The shiitake mushrooms along with the garlic, ginger, onions, and chili peppers all have immunity-boosting properties. Bolster your defenses against germs while enjoying this hearty dish.

effective for sore throats) in most health food stores.

son with black pepper.

3. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with reserved scallion greens and lemon zest.

Autumn Chicken Soup This simple chicken stew stars three of autumn’s best crops—apples, carrots and parsnips.

Ingredients Serves 6 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

6. Avoid overdoing it on refined flours or sugars Too much white sugar and flour will not only contribute to weight gain, but can also crash your immune system. Instead of products with white flours or sugars, substitute breads and baked goods made with whole grains and natural sweets such as fruit or fruit juice.

7. Keep active Continue your exercise routine through the winter to stay fit, boost your immune system function, decrease stress and keep your weight down.

If you have exercise equipment at home, fitting in a 45 minute work out three to five times a week should not be a problem. Otherwise, invest in some fitness DVDs, a gym membership or bundle up and go outside for a winter walk. For those of us on a busy schedule, fitting it all in can seem difficult. I recommend waking up an hour earlier during the week and maximizing weekend workouts.

Your nutrition, exercise and supplement regime can help to boost immune system function and keep you healthy and strong this winter. Wishing you a wonderful winter season!

Ingredients Serves 4 1 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 jalapeño, minced with seeds 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 bunches scallions, green and white parts sliced, 2 tbsp greens reserved 1 lb shiitakes, stems removed and tops 1/4-in sliced 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp naturally brewed soy sauce Juice and zest of 2 lemons 1 block silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups shredded carrots Freshly cracked black pepper Method 1. In a stockpot over medium-high heat, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add jalapeño, ginger, garlic and scallions. Sauté until aromatic, about a minute. Add shiitakes and sauté 2 minutes, until softened.

2. Add stock and soy sauce, bring to a simmer and reduce by 20%, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, tofu and carrots and cook gently for 2 more minutes to heat tofu through. Sea-

1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces 1 large onion, chopped 4 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons cider vinegar Method 1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

2. Add the remaining 3 teaspoons oil to the pot.

Add onion, parsnips, carrots, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and apples; bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in vinegar.

of Pumpkins E as well as Zinc present in pumpkin, make it a great choice for those who want a healthy and glowing skin. Have a cup of pumpkin seeds per day to prevent appearance of wrinkles and to keep your skin hydrated and nourished.

Prevents Kidney Stones: Have 5 to 10 grams of pumpkin seeds every day. This stimulates the kidneys and prevents the formation of calcium oxalate stones.

Depression: Pumpkin flesh contains L-tryptophan, a chemical com-

pound that triggers feelings of well-being and happiness. Having pumpkin as a part of your daily diet can keep your spirits high and prevent depression.

Treatment of Parasites: In various cultures especially China, pumpkins are used to treat infections caused by tapeworms and other parasites.

Diuretics: Pumpkins are natural diuretics. These help in flushing out the toxins and unwanted waste material from the body, leaving you refreshed and healthy.

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This month we have a look at some halloween gadgets! spooky skull usb

BLOOD BATH SHOWER CURTAIN There's blood all over the floor - the shower curtain is bundled up on the tiles soaking in a puddle of what can only be. . . . Mother? MOTHER! And then you wake up. It's ok, you're at home but maybe you shouldn't have stayed up all night watching Hitchcock you'd better take a shower and get ready for work. All you need to do now is figure out why there are bloody handprints all over the shower curtain? It was just a dream wasn't it? €16.75 iwantoneofthose.com

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The supernatural desktop defence system. Place a curse on your desk that'll unleash a screaming skull if anyone comes near.

Cute soft toys or houseplants are all very well, but they're not for everyone. Some people have a darker side and want to express this with their choice of desktop ornaments and they'll love this sinister glowing skull.

And if you like scaring people and making them jump, you'll love the way that it can freak people out by detecting when they come close and unleashing a terrifying scream!

This sinister skull connects to a USB port and sits on your desk glowing eerily and its motion sensor keeps watch for anyone walking up to it. So, if you want to mark out your desk space as somewhere that anyone should go near at their own peril, this ghostly guardian is the ideal way to warn them away!

No software installation is needed and a one metre USB cable is included. USB power also means that no batteries are required. €13.39 iwantoneofthose.com

Now you can bathe yourself in true horror movie style, and recreate your favourite scenes from Dracula, Psycho, and Twilight with the ultra realistic bag of Blood Bath Shower Gel, by Spinning Hat. Forget about Cocoa Butter and Honey Jojoba, all the vampires nowadays are washing in cherry scented bags of blood shower gel! So after a tough day battling against werewolves and the armies of undead zombies, what better way to freshen up before nipping out for a bite to eat down your local morgue, than a hot shower and a good scrub down with our cherry scented Blood Bath Shower Gel. €8.05 iwantoneofthose.com

Brain freeze cystal skull icebucket This cool Brainfreeze Crystal Skull Ice Bucket is perfect for serving ice, sweets, party snacks and biscuits. Made from thick crystal clear clear glass, the ice bucket also features handles on either side for easy transportation and serving. With a 1600ml capacity, it's great for parties, halloween or as a chilling centerpiece. €26.75

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This month we have found the spookiest recipes to show off at your Halloween party.

Witch Fingers with Chilli Swamp Dip Ingredients For the witches fingers: 454g pack 8 chilli pork sausages 8 rashers of streaky bacon 8 flaked almonds For the chilli dip:4tbsp sweet chilli sauce 50g light cream cheese 1/2 x 170g pot 0% Greek yogurt

1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/400˚F/Gas Mark 6. Line a baking tray with grease-proof baking paper.

2. For the witches fingers: Wrap each sausage in a rasher of streaky bacon starting 2cm in from the end of each sausage.

3. Place on the lined baking tray and spoon over 2tbsp of sweet chilli sauce, and bake in the oven for 30 mins, turning if necessary.

Remove and allow to cool for 5 mins.

4. Meanwhile for the chilli dip: Mix the cream cheese, yogurt and 1½tbsp of sweet chilli sauce and

place in a bowl and top with the remaining sweet chilli sauce.

5. Using a sharp knife, cut a small slit, 1cm in from the end, just under the skin of each sausage where the bacon isn't wrapped, and slide an almond in to make a fingernail.

6. Place the sausages at differing heights into the dip with the fingernails pointing outwards and serve.

Ingredients 290g packet pizza base mix 90ml (6tbsp) sun-dried tomato paste or tomato pizza topping Method 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7. Make up 10ml (2tsp) olive oil the pizza base mix according to the instructions and knead 240g packet Edam cheese on a floured surface for 5 mins. Then, roll out thinly to a 23 slices x 35cm (9 x 14in) rectangle.

2. Place on a baking sheet and spread over the sun-dried tomato paste or pizza topping. Drizzle over the olive oil and bake for 10 mins.

3. Using cookie cutters, cut out pumpkin and bat shapes from the cheese slices. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with the cheese shapes. Return to the oven for a further 5-6 mins until the pizza base is crisp and the cheese has just melted.

Spooky Halloween Pizza

Black Magic Cake Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup strong brewed coffee 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans or one 9x13 inch pan.

2. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center.

3. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil and vanilla.

Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pans.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and finish cooling on a wire rack. Fill and frost as desired.

Nutty Toffee Apples Ingredients 6 red dessert apples Vegetable oil, for greasing 350g (12oz) granulated sugar 50g (1¾ oz) flaked almonds Method 1. Oil a baking sheet and push a lolly stick (or trimmed chopstick) into each apple at the stalk end.

2. Melt the granulated sugar in a mediumsized pan over a medium heat. As it begins to melt, gently swirl it around the pan.

3. Once all the sugar has melted, carefully tip in the almonds and combine, again by swirling the pan. Remove from the heat.

4. Dip the apples into the caramel one at a time, turning them to ensure they are well coated. Leave them to cool for a few minutes on the prepared baking sheet, then transfer to a platter and serve.

Bogeyman Soup Ingredients 2 leeks, washed and sliced 250g broccoli, broken into florets 250g potatoes, peeled and chopped 600ml (1 pint) vegetable or chicken stock 100g spinach, washed 300ml (½ pint) semi-skimmed milk Ground black pepper Method 1. Put the leeks, broccoli and potatoes into a large saucepan and add the stock.

2. Heat until just boiling, then turn the heat down. Cook over a lowheat with the lid on for 15-20 mins or until the potatoes are tender.

3. Add the spinach and cook gently for another 2-3 mins, until the leaves wilt down.

4. Blend the soup to a puree using a handheld stick blender, ortransfer it to a food processor or blender and whizz until smooth.

Add the milk and reheat gently, seasoning with ground black pepper. Serve.

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Slow Cook Pumpkin and Ginger Soup Method Slow cooker method: 1. Preheat the slow cooker, if required.

2. Heat the oil in a large heavybased pan over a medium heat, add the onion, and cook for 3-4 mins until soft. Season with salt and pepper, add the garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, and cinnamon stick, and cook for a few secs before adding the pumpkin or squash (and a little more olive oil if needed) and stirring to coat.

Chilli Chicken Cauldrons Ingredients 15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil 1 large onion, cut into chunks 6 large chicken fillets, cut into pieces 2 x 350g tubs of arrabiata pasta sauce 420g can kidney beans in chilli sauce 3 large peppers (mixed colours), deseeded and diced Method 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep heatproof casserole dish and fry the onion for 5 mins. Add the chicken pieces and cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time until lightly browned.

2. Stir in the pasta sauce and 300ml (½ pt) water. Season well, then partially cover and simmer for 40 mins, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the kidney beans and diced peppers and cook, uncovered, for a further 20-25 mins until the peppers are tender.

3. Pour in a little of the stock, increase the heat, and scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan.

4. Transfer everything to the slow cooker.

Add the remaining stock, cover with the lid, and cook on auto/low for 8 hrs or on high for 4 hrs.

5. Remove the cinnamon stick and use a stick blender to blend the soup until smooth, or transfer

in batches to a liquidizer and blend until smooth.

6. Transfer to a clean pan to heat through, taste, and season as required. Serve with some chunky wholemeal bread or some rye bread.

Bloody Mary Soup

Ingredients 1kg (2¼lb) tomatoes 4 red onions, peeled, cut into wedges Method 1. Set the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. 4 cloves garlic, peeled Put the tomatoes, onions, garlic, most of the 2 rosemary sprigs rosemary and peppers in a roasting tin. Driz- 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into wedges zle with the oil and roast for 40 mins, until 2 tbsp olive oil the vegetables are tender and beginning to 150ml (5fl oz) hot vegetable char. stock 2. Blend half the vegetables and half the 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar stock in a processor until smooth and pour Dash of Tabasco into a jug. Repeat with the remaining veg2 tsp Worcestershire sauce etables and stock.

3. Add the vinegar, Tabasco, Worcestershire 5 tbsp vodka, optional 150ml carton soured cream sauce and vodka, if using. If you’d like a smooth texture, pass it through a metal sieve. Warm through and serve in cups with a dollop of soured cream and top with rosemary.

4. To freeze: Put cooled soup into a container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before eating.

Spider Web Rocky Road Ingredients 225g (8oz) dark chocolate, broken into pieces 115g (4oz) butter 397g can condensed milk 275g (10oz) digestive biscuits, coarsely crushed 25g (1oz) raisins To decorate: White royal icing

Close-to-the-bone spare ribs Ingredients 28g vegetable stock pot or vegetable stock cube 1.2kg pork spare ribs 1 onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 330ml bottle barbecue sauce

Method 1. Line a 18x28cm (7x11") baking tin with foil.

2. Place the chocolate, butter and milk into a saucepan, heat gently until melted.

3. Add the biscuits and raisins. Stir well. Press mixture into prepared tin and chill until firm. Cut into triangles and pipe three circles using the white royal icing over each.

4.Using a cocktail stick drag from the centre to the edges of the circles to form a spider's web.

5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Method 1. Pour 2 litres (31⁄2 pints) boiling water into a large pan with the stock pot or stock cube. Add the ribs. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

2. Set the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Strain the ribs from the stock and put into a roasting tin with the onion, garlic and barbecue sauce. Stir to coat well in the sauce.

3. Roast for 30 minutes until the ribs are brown, then serve.

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The Bougainvillea with no frosts. Actually, in botanical terms, the flowers are not flowers but called bracts. The bracts surround the true flower which is very small, white and quite insignificant.

This plant is named in honour of the eighteenth century military explorer Louis An toine de Bougainville.

He discovered the plant in Brazil and brought it to Europe. Traditionally a climbing plant which can grow up to seven metres it can also be pruned to grow as a bush. It maintains it leaves throughout the year unless grown in very cold regions.

The Bougainvillea is used in various ways: • To cover walls, pergolas, fences, lattice work etc • As an ornamental bush in the garden or in pot • As a shade for a terrace or patio • As a bonsai specimen

summer and spring. If, at times, the leaves begin to yellow administer one carat iron and the problem is solved.

Pruning should take place in winter. Cut the outside shoots that have sprouted new ones leaving approximately five centimetres of growth from the main trunk.

This plant can easily survive in poor soil with no watering and no plant food but will be damaged by the cold or too much water.

Its bright coloured flowers are spectacular and are constantly on display if the climate is warm

The Mediterranean coast offers the ideal climate although if the plant is in a pot it should be watered two or three times a week in summer and only occasionally in winter. If the plant is in the garden watering once a week or less is sufficient. It is important to make sure that ground drains well so that no puddles are left.

Fertilizer can be given every fifteen days in

Bougainvillea can be plagued by the cotton wood louse which produces a sticky black liquid on the leaves. It is quite expensive to cure as a special insecticide has to be applied constantly during the course of few weeks.

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New Movie Reviews Looper Description

Action / Sci-Fi Release date: 19th October 2012 Critics Reviews

In 2072, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone Boxoffice Magazine: “Director Rian Johnlike Joe, who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by son's resulting film, a cornfield neo-noir, is transporting back Joe's future self. the coolest, most-confident sci-fi flick since 2006's "Children of Men." Total Film : “The best sci-fi movie since "Moon." The best time-travel yarn since "12 Monkeys." And one of the best films of 2012.

You'll immediately want to see it again.”

Variety: “In a genre infamous for loose ends, this thinking man's thriller marshals action, romance and a dose of very dark comedy toward a stunning payoff.”

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Resident Evil: Retribution Description

Alice fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead.

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi Release date: 5th October 2012 Critics Reviews New York Daily News: “Thuddingly awful.”

Hollywood Reporer: “She's (Milla Jovovich) constantly being besieged by a seemingly never-ending series of monsters, and we -- at least every couple of years or so -- are forced to sit through yet another installment of the mind-numbing series. “ Slant Magazine: “At this point in the franchise, Anderson is content to alight the saga on a perpetual rewind loop, ever-ending, ever-rebooting, all subsidized by his nonpareil compositional sense.”

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Action / Adventure / Mystery Release date: TBC Description

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.

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Critics Review Rolling Stone: “Written, directed, acted, shot, edited and scored with a bracing vibrancy that restores your faith in film as an art form, The Master is nirvana for movie lovers. Anderson mixes sounds and images into a dark, dazzling music that is all his own.”

Entertainment Weekly: “It's also one of the great movies of the year - an ambitious, challenging, and creatively hot-blooded but cool toned project that picks seriously at knotty ideas about American personality, success, rootlessness, master-disciple dynamics, and father-son mutually assured destruction. “

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Book Reviews The Wrath of Angels

GoodRead Readers Reviews

by John Connolly

In the depths of the Maine woods, the wreckage of an aeroplane is discovered. There are no bodies, and no such plane has ever been reported missing, but men both good and evil have been seeking it for a long, long time. What the wreckage conceals is more important than money: it is power. Hidden in the plane is a list of names, a record of those who have struck a deal with the Devil. Now a battle is about to commence between those who want the list to remain se-

cret and those who believe that it represents a crucial weapon in the struggle against the forces of darkness.

The race to secure the prize draws in private detective Charlie Parker, a man who knows more than most about the nature of the terrible evil that seeks to impose itself on the world, and who fears that his own name may be on the list.

The Rose Petal Beach Every love story has a dangerous twist. Tamia Brenett is horrified when her husband, Scott, is accused of something terrible - but when she discovers who his accuser is, everything goes into freefall. Backed into a corner and unsure what to think, Tamia is forced to choose who she instinctively believes. But Tamia's choice has dire consequences for all con-

The Vanishing Point Young Jimmy Higgins is snatched from an airport security checkpoint while his guardian watches helplessly from the glass inspection box. But this is no ordinary abduction, as Jimmy is no ordinary child. His mother was Scarlett, a reality TV star who, dying of cancer and alienated from her unreliable family, entrusted the boy to the person she believed best able to give him a happy, stable life: her

The Blinding Knife

He’d thought he had five years left now he has less than one. With fifty thousand refugees, a bastard son, and an ex-fiancée who may have learned his darkest secret, Gavin has problems on every side. All magic in the world is running wild and threatens to destroy the Seven Satrapies.

by Dorothy Koomson

cerned especially when matters take a tragic turn. Then a stranger arrives in town to sprinkle rose petals in the sea in memory of her lost loved one.

This stranger carries with her shocking truths that will change the lives of everyone she meets, and will once again force Tamia to make some devastating choices...

by Val McDermid ghost writer, Stephanie Harker. Assisting the FBI in their attempt to recover the missing boy, Stephanie reaches into the past to uncover the motive for the abduction. Has Jimmy been taken by his own relatives? Is Stephanie’s obsessive ex-lover trying to teach her a lesson? Has one of Scarlett’s stalkers come back to haunt them all?

by Brent Weeks Worst of all, the old gods are being reborn, and their army of color wights is unstoppable. The only salvation may be the brother whose freedom and life Gavin stole sixteen years ago.

“Once again, Connolly has not let us down. His poetic writting erupts from start to finish and leaves us burning for more. I eagerly look forward to his next alluring works.”

“I didn't want it to end! The man is a genius!!”

“I liked it and read it straight through (as I usually do with Connolly's books as I can't stop reading once I get started on them)”

GoodRead Readers Reviews “Brilliant - riveting story about the frailties of our relationships with one another and more importantly - our own self. Could not put this down - did he or didn't he?”

“As always, not disappointed with Dorothy Koomson's latest book. kept me guessing throughout the entire story and at no point did I guess the conclusion. Fantastic read.”

GoodRead Readers Reviews “Val McDermid has written a number of clever psychological novels with characters that are memorable, so much so, that she could be used as an example of what fine writing is, in literary courses. This story should be included in that group.”

“Val McDermid once more has crafted a nail-biting, intricate plot to keep the reader guessing up to the final page.”

GoodRead Readers Reviews “Number two in the serives. Interesting, A fast read, but since it doesn't come to any ending - I need Brent Weeks to hurry up and begin the next volume.”

“Good story, reasonably original and very entertaining. Only problem I have is that I finished it and now I have to wait forever for the next book”

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Barcelona

by Sally Bengtsson

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Wondering along the streets of Barcelona is an unforgettable experience. The cosmopolitan atmospehere gives the visitor plenty to watch, whether it be from the comfort of an outdoor cafe, the steps of one of its many gothic churches or from an ornate seat designed by Gaudi.

Sagrada The residents may speak Catalan but they are the friendliest and most polite Spaniards I have met, and are always ready to make visitors feel welcome. At just five hours away from Alicante by car or Familia train it is an ideal trip for a long weekend, offering culture and fun, great food and plenty of options for nights out.

Barcelona is the 16th-most-visited city in the world and the fourth most visited in Europe after Paris, London, and Rome, with several million tourists every year. This internationally renowned destination, with numerous recreational areas, also has one of the best beaches in the world, a mild and warm climate and historical monuments, including eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And because of everything it to offer, it has three times more tourist visits a year than there are residents.

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid, with a population of 1,621,537. Founded as a Roman city, after merging with the Kingdom of Aragon, Barcelona became one of the most important cities of the Crown of Aragon.

Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many international sport tournaments.

In the 18th century, a fortress was built at Montjuïc that overlooked the harbour. In 1794, this fortress was used by the French astronomer Pierre François André Méchain for observations relating to a survey stretching to Dunkirk that provided the official basis of the measurement of a metre. The Napoleonic wars left the province ravaged, but the postwar period saw the start of industrialization.

The city was a Republican stronghold during the Spanish Civil War, and the fall of the city on the 26th January 1939 caused a mass exodus of civilians who fled to the French border. The resistance of Barcelona to Franco's coup d'état was to have lasting effects after the defeat of the Republican government. The autonomous institutions of Catalonia were abolished, and the use of the Catalan language in public life was suppressed. Barcelona remained the second largest city in Spain, at the heart of a region which was relatively industrialised and prosperous, despite the devastation of the civil war. The result was large-scale immigration from poorer regions of Spain (particularly Andalusia, Murcia and Galicia), which in turn led to rapid urbanisation.

La Rambla

The Barri Gòtic (Catalan for "Gothic Quarter") is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. Many of the buildings date from medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona.

Catalan modernista architecture (related to the movement known as Art Nouveau in the rest of Europe), developed between 1885 and 1950 and left an important legacy in Barcelona. Several of these buildings are World Heritage Sites. Especially remarkable is the work of architect Antoni Gaudí, which can be seen throughout the city. His best-known work is the immense but still unfinished church of the Sagrada Família, which has been under construction since 1882, and is still financed by private donations. As of 2007, completion is planned for 2026.

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Here are some ideas of some great things to do in Barcelona: 1. Take an amble down La Rambla One of the most famous boulevards in the world, La Rambla is worth a stroll down even if you only have one day in Barcelona. A gateway to rural Catalonia, the mile-long road bustles with tourists, artists, human statues, fortune-tellers, dancers and musicians. Vibrant flower stalls, a cultural and exhibition centre, the superb La Boqueria market, a Joan Miró mosaic, newspaper kiosks and cafés line the street. You may pay a fortune to sip a cola at a roadside café but the people-watching opportunities will be worth the price.

2. Get up close to Gaudí's grand designs In Barcelona, you can gaze in wonder at Gaudí's fairytale architecture.

The Sagrada Familia is both breathtaking and intricate. At first glance, it seems as though a careless giant has dripped melting wax over a Gothic cathedral, but a closer look reveals that the protuberances create a stone tapestry of Christ's life. Take the lift to the top for a breathtaking view. Park Güell is a magical place that emulates an English garden city.

3. Picture the city of Picasso's youth Picasso remembered Barcelona as beautiful and bright, a city where he spent his early years. Follow in the footsteps of the artistic genius by visiting the landmarks that shaped his youth. Stroll along the Calle Reina Christina and then cross over to 3 Carrer de la Mercè to see where his family lived, though the building was later destroyed. For a break, stop by the Els Quatre Gats, a café frequented by Catalonia's fin-de-siècle avant-garde. Then, head straight to the Museu Picasso, a gallery that records Picasso's formative years.

4. Pick up a platter at a pintxo bar Picking on pintxos, platters of bite-sized food served on a slice of bread (a Basque version of tapas), is a popular culinary trend in Barcelona. Tradition calls for you to pick at the food with toothpicks, and at the end of the night you will be charged for the number of toothpicks that you have used.

5. Climb up the magical Montjuïic Montjuïic is perfect for a leafy stroll with great views, but because it is hard to reach it is less populated by tourists. Scattered across the landward side are buildings from the 1992 Olympic Games, including Santiago Calatrava's Olympic needle, while facing the sea is the lighthouse and vast cemetery. Energetic visitors can climb to the top of the hill, which is just a short distance from the Olympic stadium and Jardi

Botànic. The Plaça Espanya provides the most popular access to the park.

6. Walk on the arty side In Barcelona, a walk in the park is not just a relaxing experience but an artistic journey as well. Stroll round the leafy gardens of the Teatre Grec and then head to the Fundació Joan Miró, one of the greatest museums in the world. It's home to a collection of over 225 paintings, 150 sculptures and graphic pieces by the Spanish surrealist artist, along with a number of works by his contemporaries. Wander over to the Jardins Laribal, meticulously designed by the French landscape artist Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier.

8. Revel in the Raval Like Paris, Barcelona has a literary flavour. In this city, many writers have been inspired by the lower Raval, generally referred to as the Barrio Chino, a name coined by an American journalist due to its underworld feel in the 1920s. Haunted by drifters and prostitutes, the seedy ghetto forms a strangely glamorous setting for Jean Genet's existential novel The Thief's Journal (1949) and provides the backdrop for the civil war novel The Palace (1962) by Nobel prize-winner Claude Simon and The Margin by André Pieyre de Mandiargues (1967), which was made into a film. For a bite of tapas, visit Els Tres Tombs, a favourite with the Sunday book market scavengers. You can browse through books at the cosy bar of Café de les Delicies and catch a poetry reading at The Quiet Man. 9. Discover your sweet tooth Barcelona is the perfect place to indulge in sweet treats. You'll be spoilt for choice with its selection of confectionery shops. For posh chocolates in fancy packaging, head to Escribà; and for cooked candy visit Papabubble, where you can see the sweets being rolled in front of your eyes. If you're over in Spain during the winter and fancy a hot chocolate, stop by the milk bar La Granja. Handsomely fitted with antiques, it serves thick and frothy cocoa, which will warm you up.

10. Visit the gay heart of the city If Barcelona wanted a gay capital, it would most certainly pick the Eixample, nicknamed Gaixample for the sheer number of stores and clubs that cater to this clientele. The Arena includes four clubs: the cavernous Madre attracts a young crowd with a spacious dance floor and darkroom; Classic is the most light-hearted and kitsch venue, drawing in a mixed crowd with its '80s and '90s pop anthems; Dandy plays vintage chart hits and VIP's retro music goes down well with everyone.

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With innovative design and technology throughout, the new Focus ST will be more powerful and surprisingly fuel efficient,raising the bar once again when it comes to handling too. For drivers who want refinement for everyday use but with exhilarating performance on tap, the passion, enthusiasm and expertise of Ford's Global Performance Vehicles group shines through and makes the new Focus ST the most rewarding and obvious choice.

In both five door and estate versions, the scintillating Focus ST delivers the same driving attributes that makes all Ford 'Sports Technologies' models stand out amongst the competition.

The chassis, engine, sound and comfort of the vehicle are tuned harmoniously to deliver a truly sporty experience with a level of refinement rarely seen in this sector of vehicle. These same attributes will form the genetic code for future models bearing the ST badge.

Focus ST is powered by the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBoost engine, which offers an uncompromising mix of performance and efficiency.

Ford's lightweight, all-aluminum EcoBoost engines provide the power of a larger engine in a fuel-efficient smaller displacement,utilising three key technologies.

Compared to the 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder engine in the previous European Focus ST, the new 4-cylinder engine offers increased performance,but its smaller capacity and innovative technology also allow it to be more fuel efficient.

Mated to the 2.0-litre engine is a 6-speed manual transmission, which has specially revised gearing to produce the maximum punch from each throw of the gear shift.

The iconic Y-shaped spoke design of the previous Focus ST has evolved for the new incarnation. A set of 18-inch alloy wheels carry on the recognised Focus ST style but subtle revisions bring them up-to-date for 2012.

ST customers will now have an additional 'Performance Pack' option which offers the wheels in black with a high contrast red finish on the performance brake calipers.

New Focus ST will be offered to European customers in three distinct trim options - ST1, ST2 and ST3. ST1 is the standard model, offering the key features like cloth Recaro seats, keyless start, front door scuff plates with ST logo and standard ST rear bench with centre armrest.

ST2 builds on this with the addition of partial leather Recaro seats and dual zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control(EATC). For righthand drive markets, ST2 will also include unique ST floor mats, automatic headlamp control, auto-dimming rear view mirror and automatic wipers, features that are standard on left-hand drive ST1 models.

ST3 Top Spec increases the features with the inclusion of those exclusive heated leather Recaro seats with 8-way adjustability and pull out cushion, plus the newly developed Recaro rear bench. ST3 customers also benefit from Bi-Xenon headlamps to keep the road ahead in total clarity throughout the night.

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BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca. We aim to provide high quality computer services at realistic prices - we specialise in providing services to small businesses and home users

For all your home and business computer needs Welcome to this month’s computer article written by Richard from BlueMoon Solutions

Password Managers Nowadays it seems that we have to be “the amazing memory man” to survive in the modern world. Everything we use seems to need at least one set of characters or a password in order to operate or access it!

We have pin numbers for bank cards, a pin number for our phones, passwords for our email, Skype, social network accounts not to mention Facebook, our online bank accounts and probably so much more. We all know that its best to use a different password for each thing as we understand that using the same password for everything leaves us open to a world of hurt if we fall foul of hackers, but the fact that we have so many different passwords means that we invariably end up writing them down in some way which is just as bad as having the same password for everything!

Well technology is here to help – there are a number of password managers that are able to help your failing memory. They all work on the principal in that they are a secure database of all of your passwords, protected by a single password. I can already hear the critics shouting that by “protecting” all of my passwords with one “master” password makes the whole thing less secure – well I guess it does unless you make the one “master” password very secure; given that you only have to remember one, it should be easier to make it a strong password.

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There are loads of different password managers out there, just type a few words into Google to find a whole host of them. What I hope to do here is just to show you a couple that I have used and recommend.

KeePass – free – www.keepass.info KeePass is a great tool; as with all of the password managers, it not only provides a central and secure place to keep your important information, it allows you to create groups, so for example you could keep all of your banking passwords in one group, your Internet passwords in another group and so on. It has a built in password generator, so if you are signing up to a new service and wanted to create a new, strong password there and then you could use KeePass to do that for you and at the same time record it so that you have it to hand in the future.

KeePass also allows you to customise the information that you store for each password entry, so for example if one record required website address, username and password and another record required bank account number, sort code, bank phone number you could create either entry with its own specific information without a problem. mSecure – approx. 15€ - msevensoftware.com

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Msecure is a commercial solution to the problem of storing delicate information and it’s the one that I use mainly because of its advanced features. In addition to the more standard features of many password managers (storing custom password and security information by groups in a secure protected file) it allows you to synchronise that password information to mobile devices (in my case my iPhone). mSeven write versions of their software to work on all of the major operating systems, Windows, Mac, Apple iOS and Android so you should be able to find a version to work with whatever you are using computer wise. You can add information either on your computer or on your mobile device and synchronise between the two either wirelessly, if both computer and mobile phone are on the same network or via Dropbox if they are not.

Whether you want to use the free software or the more flexible paid for software, it’s a good idea to keep a record of your passwords; you never know when you might need them. Also don’t forget, both of the password managers we have looked at allow you to make a backup of your list of passwords – remember to do this as losing all of that carefully protected delicate information could be a real disaster!

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You’ve got Barber Visit

Frog Calls Psychic

A man and a little boy entered a barbershop together. After the man received the full treatment - shave, shampoo, manicure, haircut, etc. - he placed the boy in the chair.

Recently, the Psychic Hotline and Psychic Friends Network have launched hotlines for frogs.

Here is the story of one frog and his discussing with his psychic.

"I'm goin' to buy a green tie to wear for the parade," he said. "I'll be back in a few minutes."

The frog says, "This is great! Will I meet her at a party, or what?"

A frog telephones the Psychic Hotline and is told, "You are going to meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you."

"No," says the psychic. "Next term in her biology class."

When the boy's haircut was completed and the man still hadn't returned, the barber said, "Looks like your daddy's forgotten all about you." "That wasn't my daddy," said the boy. "He just walked up, took me by the hand and said, 'Come on, son, we're gonna get a free haircut!'"

What just happened here?

A military cargo plane, flying over a populated area, suddenly loses power and starts to nose down. The pilot tries to pull up, but with all their cargo, the plane is too heavy. So he yells to the soldiers in back to throw things out to make the plane lighter. They throw out a pistol.

"Throw out more!" shouts the pilot. So they throw out a rifle. "More!" he cries again. They heave out a missile, and the pilot regains control.

A blind man vists the state of Texas.

He pulls out of the dive and lands safely at an airport. They get into a jeep and drive off.

Pretty soon they meet a boy on the side of the road who's crying. They ask him why he's crying and he says "A pistol hit me on the head!"

There once was a blind man who decided to visit Texas. When he arrived on the plane, he felt the seats and said, "Wow, these seats are big!" The person next to him answered, "Everything is big in Texas."

When he finally arrived in Texas, he decided to visit a bar. Upon arriving in the bar, he ordered a beer and got a mug placed between his hands. He exclaimed, "Wow these mugs are big!" The bartender replied, "Everything is big in Texas."

After a couple of beers, the blind man asked the bartender where the bathroom was located. The bartender replied, "Second door to the right." The blind man headed for the bathroom, but accidentally tripped over and skipped the second door. Instead, he entered the third door, which lead to the swimming pool and fell into the pool by accident.

Scared to death, the blind man started shouting, "Don't flush, don't flush!"

Doctor: Did you take those pills I gave you to improve your memory?

They drive more and meet another boy who's crying even harder. Again they ask why and the boy says, "A rifle hit me on the head!"

They apologize and keep driving. They meet a boy on the sidewalk who's laughing hysterically. They ask him, "Kid, what's so funny?" The boy replies, "I sneezed and a house blew up!"

Good and Bad News

This old man visits his doctor and after a thorough examination, the doctor tells him, "I have good news and bad news, what would you like to hear first?"

Patient: Well, give me the bad news first.

Doctor: You have cancer, I estimate that you have about two years left.

Patient: That's terrible! In two years, my life will be over! What kind of good news could you probably tell me, after this?

Doctor: You also have Alzheimer's. In about three months you are going to forget everything I told you.

Something for Christmas

Three men die in a car accident Christmas Eve. They all find themselves at the pearly gates waiting to enter Heaven. On entering they must present something relating or associated with Christmas.

The first man searches his pocket, and finds some Mistletoe, so he is allowed in.

The second man presents a cracker, so he is also allowed in.

The third man pulls out a pair of stockings.

Patient: What pills?

Confused at this last gesture, St. Peter asks, "How do these represent Christmas?"

"They're Carol's."

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to be joking Reasons why it's great to be a guy Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

You don't have to shave below your neck.

If you're 34 and single nobody notices.

"And who was it that developed the theories behind communism?" the professor asked.

Everything on your face stays its original color.

"I don't know," the student said.

You know stuff about tanks.

A five day holiday requires only one suitcase.

Your bathroom lines are 80% shorter.

Chocolate is just another snack.

You can open all your own jars.

You can be president.

Old friends don't annoy you if you've lost or gained weight.

Dry cleaners and haircutters don't rob you blind.

A beer gut does not make you invisible to the opposite sex.

You don't have to lug a bag of useful stuff around everywhere you go.

Your last name stays put.

You can leave a hotel bed unmade.

You never have to worry about other people's feelings.

You can wear a white shirt to a water park.

Three pair of shoes are more than enough.

You can eat a banana in a hardware store.

You can say anything and not worry about what people think.

You can whip your shirt off on a hot day.

You can kill your own food.

The garage is all yours.

You don't have to clean your apartment if the meter reader is coming by.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

You see the humor in Terms of Endearment.

You don't care if someone notices your new haircut.

You never have to clean the toilet.

You can watch a game in silence with your buddy for hours without even thinking: He must be mad at me.

You can be showered and ready in 10 minutes.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

Your underwear is $10 for a three pack.

You never misconstrue innocuous statements to mean your lover is about to leave you.

You get to jump up and slap stuff.

"Perhaps if you came to class on time, Mr. Reebs, you would know," said the professor.

"That's not true," the student replied. "I never pay attention anyway!"

Stupid True Stories Police in Wichita, Kansas, arrested a 22-year-old man at an airport hotel after he tried to pass two (counterfeit) $16 bills.

A man in Johannesberg, South Africa, shot his 49-year-old friend in the face, seriously wounding him, while the two practiced shooting beer cans off each other's head.

A company trying to continue its five-year perfect safety record showed its workers a film aimed at encouraging the use of safety goggles on the job. According to Industrial Machinery News, the film's depiction of gory industrial accidents was so graphic that twenty-five workers suffered minor injuries in their rush to leave the screening room.

Thirteen others fainted, and one man required seven stitches after he cut his head falling off a chair while watching the film.

The Chico, California, City Council enacted a ban on nuclear weapons, setting a $500 fine for anyone detonating one within city limits.

A bus carrying five passengers was hit by a car in St. Louis, but by the time police arrived on the scene, fourteen pedestrians had boarded the bus and had begun to complain of whiplash injuries and back pain.

Swedish business consultant Ulf af Trolle labored 13 years on a book about Swedish economic solutions. He took the 250-page manuscript to be copied, only to have it reduced to 50,000 strips of paper in seconds when a worker confused the copier with the shredder.

A convict broke out of jail in Washington D.C., then a few days later accompanied his girlfriend to her trial for robbery.

At lunch, he went out for a sandwich. She needed to see him, and thus had him paged. Police officers recognized his name and arrested him as he returned to the courthouse in a car he had stolen over the lunch hour.

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You can go to the bathroom without a support group.

You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger seat.

Flowers fix everything.

When clicking through the channel, you don't have to stall on every shot of someone crying.

Tardy Pupil A college business professor could not help but notice that one of his students was late to class for the third time that week. Before class ended he went around the room asking students some questions about the day's lecture. Of course, he made sure to pick on his tardy pupil.

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Wordsearch and Sudukos

We have hidden 8 halloween themed words in this months wordsearch.

Can you find them all?

LAST MINUTE REQUESTS A man woke up in a hospital bed and called for his doctor. He asked, "Give it to me straight. How long have I got?" The physician replied that he doubted that the man would survive the night.

The man then said, "Call for my lawyer."

When the lawyer arrived, the man asked for his physician to stand on one side of the bed, while the lawyer stood on the other. The man then laid back and closed his eyes. When he remained silent for several minutes, the physician asked what he had in mind. The man replied "Jesus died with a thief on either side. I just thought I'd check out the same way."

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Thinking caps on for this one! Answers in next month’s edition.

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22. What was the title of Lulu’s first UK Top 10 hit single? (5)

7. According to Greek mythology, what was the name of the

23. Which daughter of King Minos fell in love with Theseus

old man who ferried the souls of the dead across the River

and gave him a thread in order to find his way out of the Mino-

Styx? (6)

taur’s labyrinth? (7)

8. Dorothy who starred in the Bob Hope, Bing Crosby ‘Road’

24. Which number is represented by the letters XI in Roman

films? (6)

numerals? (6)

10. Tallinn is the capital of which Baltic country? (7)

25. Which rock group consisted of Sting, Andy Summers and

11. What type of (kidskin) leather has the flesh side rubbed to

Stewart Copeland? (6)

make a velvety nap? (5)

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12. Zn is the chemical symbol for which metallic element? (4)

1. What name is given to a vigorous, light, or playful composi-

13. In Coronation Street, what was Stan and Hilda’s sur-

tion, typically comprising a movement in a symphony or

name? (5)

sonata? (7)

17. What was the surname of the German-born musician

2. Which cocktail is made from gin and dry vermouth? (7)

who, in 1858, founded an orchestra in Manchester that bears

3. Which 1690 battle is celebrated annually by Protestants in

his name? (5)

Northern Ireland on July 12? (5)

18. Which staff of office lies on the table in the House of Com-

4. In the children’s television programme The Herbs, what

mons when the Speaker is in the chair? (4)

was the name of the friendly lion? (7) 5. In golf what name is given to a score of one stroke over par at a hole? (5) 6. Which is the first sign of the zodiac? (5) 9. David Coverdale replaced who as lead singer of Deep Purple in 1973? (3,6) 14. Which creature is known as a puma or jaguar in North America? (7) 15. Stanley who was British prime minister three times between 1923 and 1937? (7) 16. Which Phoenician princess was denounced by Elijah for introducing the worship of Baal into Israel?

(7) 19. Which Test cricket ‘trophy’ is contested by England and Australia? (5) 20. Which Greek poet was the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey? (5) 21. Which industrial city in eastern France north of Lyons is famous for its mustard? (5)

Solutions to last month’s crossword Across: 7 Hermes, 8/9 Bolton wanderers, 10 Swansea, 11 Serge, 12 Lair, 13 Idaho, 17 Sorry, 18 Polo, 22/25 Death Valley, 23 Rutland, 24 Empire.

Down: 1 Thistle, 2 Croatia, 3 Welsh, 4 Borscht, 5 U-turn, 6 Andes, 14 Yoghurt, 15 Coracle, 16 Dogdays, 19 Adder, 20 Zappa, 21 Stoat.

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Aries 21 March - 19 April

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Taurus 20 April - 20 May On the 4th a moneymaking idea may present itself. On the 7th, you will find that inspirational career ideas are present. On the 13th you will have lottery luck. However, on the 22nd the luck changes. On the 23rd of the month, be careful with your words and do not go too far with them. On the 24th you will find a wonderful day for communication.

Gemini 21 May - 21 June On the 2nd of the month during horoscopes 2012 you may find that love is on the horizon. For partnered Gemini’s the 4th is a great day for a conversation with your significant other. On the 14th, take precaution to avoid an argument with you mate by be careful with your words. On the 21st, a money making or career idea is yours. The 30th of the month is not a time to ask for a raise.

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Cancer 22 June - 22 July

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Leo 23 July - 22 August

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Virgo 23 August - 22 September

On the 3rd, authority figures should be avoided. On the 7th or 13th of the month n inspirational idea to make more money in your career is yours! On the 24th you will experience an abundance of energy. On the 26th, single Crabs may find that love on the horizon!

October brings a positive month for the Leo. This month, the focus in on travel and higher education, expanding your horizons. Others you find yourself around will be attractive to your alertness. You will find on the 5th of the month, you sparkle and shine. On the 7th, look inside yourself for inspiration. On the 14th you will find that you are a bit restless. Take advantage of the 21st as it is a wonderful day to communicate with your partner. On the 30th of the month, avoid an argument.

On the 3rd, you find that challenges in your career present themselves. If you have been considering asking for a raise, do not do it on this day. On the 7th look inside for inspiration. On the 14th, you may find that you are restless. On the 21st communicate with your partner, as this is a day that your level of communication will be high. On the 30th avoid arguments with your partner.

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Libra 23 September - 23 October

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Scorpio 24 October - 21 November

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Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December

This is a month not to allow uncertainty get in the way. You will soon be beginning a new cycle, which will last two years and you will find that your visions will be redirected. This month you will begin to experience new directions, which will affect your relationship, the work front, your children, pets, home and creativity.

Avoid spending on the 3rd, as you will spend too much on your items. On the 7th or 13th you will have a dream which may bring solutions to your money problems. On the 19th, inner creativity is high. On the 24th, you will experience an abundance of energy. On the 30th be careful with your temper.

On the 2nd of the month during horoscope year 2012, you find that you sparkle and shine. Enjoy the day! On the 3rd or 6th of the month, personal challenges are likely to occur. On the 13th, positive changes could come your way. On the 21st or the 24th, look inside for answer to financial problems. On the 30th of the month, control your temper.

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On the 3rd of the month during horoscope 2012 you may find that unseen or hidden forces may work against you. On the 4th of the month your dream activity is very high. On the 7th of the month, inspiration is your. On the 8th of the month during horoscope 2012 you will find that your ideas are endless. On the 23rd of the month, take all precautions to avoid a disagreement with partner.

On the 6th, you may that find that friends are a challenge. On the 10th, you will find that you experience razor sharp intuition. On the 21st pay attention to a dream, as it may be the solution to your money problems. On the 26th you can crave more solitude. On the 30th, maintain control, as a temper tantrum may cost you money.

Pisces 19 February - 20 March On the 6 th of the month during horoscope 2012 it is important for the Pisces to be careful of power plays on the work front. On the 8th of the month, you will find that you have more energy and feel more attractive. On the 15th of the month friends advice improves.

On the 23rd or the 24th of the month be careful with words, as things are not likely to go your way. On the 24th of the month you experience an abundance in creativity.

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You love for travel once again calls on the 2nd of the month. On the 3rd of the month, do not be naïve and swallow everything you hear. Around the 10th of the month, you will find that friends may have some ideas for you, which are quite positive. On the 21st of the month you may have a dream, which could be beneficial to your career. Listen to it. On the 30th of the month, be cautious with your temper.

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Communal pool near by. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 117, A Lovely 3 Bedroomed 1st floor apartment on the outskirts of Torrevieja (Mar Azul). The Apartment is in walking distance of the excellent beaches and a good selection of restaurants, shops and bars. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 61, A lovely two bedroomed ground floor apartment, located in the centre of the small Spanish town of Los Montesinos, With a pleasant communal swimming pool adjacent & all amenities in walking distance. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 516, Well situated studio apartment in San Luis. The property has a balcony which has been glazed to create another room.

Close to all shops and amenities, on a local bus route & 10 minutes from the beach. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 104, 2 Bedroom apartment in Torrevieja, (near gypsy lane), small balcony, near all amenities and Friday market. €350pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref 702: Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment, located near los Locos beach, beautifully furnished. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Excellent cover for your house and home, includes travel assistance for when you go away. Interesting prices for expats; policies available in English or German. Call 966 923 963 for a quote

Property for Sale Lovely Corner property in Novamar V, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Being sold fully furnished including appliances, Has secure underground parking and faces large oasis communal pool. Walking distance to beach. 139.000 Euros, Call 627 711 155 and quote Ref No. K10 Ground floor duplex, with splendid views.

Quiet location in Gran Alacant. Immaculate condition. Price has just been reduced to 105.000 and includes everything. For viewing call 627 711 155 Ref. No K27 Rare opportunity to purchase on Mediterrania III, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Private Parking, F/Furnished, Large communal pools & Tennis courts S/W facing, Dramatically reduced for quick sale to 126.000 euros. Ref No. K58 Call 627 711 155 for immediate viewing

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Don Pueblo, Gran Alacant. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Large Kitchen with Galleria, Secure underground parking, Gas Central Heating, Glazed in Porch, Solarium with stunning views. Viewings absolutely essential. Very large property at reduced price of 190.000 euros. Ref No. K38 Call 627 711 155 Opportunity to purchase at the off plan price of 195.000 euros. Large 4 Bed, 3 Bath Brand new property. Secure underground parking for 2 cars and communal pool. Situated opposite Gran Alacant and over looks projected golf course. Ref No. K52. 627 711 155 2 Bed, 1 Bath Ground floor duplex. Central heating, Grills, Fully furnished, Glazed in Galleria, 2 communal pools, private parking and walking distance to the Gran Alacant commercial centre. Situated in the popular urbanisation of Puerto Marino. Now only 96,500 euros for quick sale Ref No. K46. 627 711 155 Immaculate ground floor Duplex, 2 beds, 2 bath, Private Parking, Situated in Novamar, Gran Alacant. Price includes very tasteful furniture and white goods. Walking distance to all local amenities and beach. Now only 129,750 euros. Ref No K24. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant Detached villa, located in a very sought after location.Situated on a 560m2 S/W facing plot and constructed in 2005. Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 full baths), Lounge-Diner, fully equipped Kitchen, Porch and Solarium with Alicante & Sea Views. ref.L81. €258,000 neg. Tel. 680333242 Gran Alacant villa located in a very quiet area , situated at the end of a cul-de-sac means there is no through traffic.3 bed, 3 bath, 330m2 plot, established large gardens, working fireplace, solar panel for hot water,private parking, south facing great views, fully furnished, fantastic opportunity. ref. L85. €215,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Opportunity to purchase a beautiful 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed,large kitchen, detached property with roof- top solarium. Well established gardens and drive way for 2 cars, whilst also overlooking the projected 18 hole golf course. Comprising of fitted wardrobes, utility room, air con H/C, alarm system, electric wall heaters, intercom system, fireplace, ceilings fans, 8x7 gazebo, use of 2 large communal pools, immaculate condition with many extras. ref K12. €180,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant bargain, detached villa with pool on 400m2 plot. Briefly comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Lounge Diner, independent kitchen, solarium with views, well maintained gardens. Quiet location yet within walking distance of all amenities. Top quality furniture and appliances included in the price.

Extras include, mosquito nets, grills, toldos blinds, built in wardrobes, gas fire, electric heating, ceiling fans, English & Spanish TV, tastefully tiled & graveled garden with irrigation system. ref K43. €229,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Gem! Fabulous detached Villa, with Alicante sea views to the front and wood land views to the rear, means this immaculate villa is very private and un-overlooked. Com-

prising of 2 large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 bath, large fully equipped kitchen,glazed porch sitting area, solarium, Attractive Pool with cover, well maintained Gardens. Central Heating, Air Con, Ceiling fans, Private Parking, Alarm system, Decorative working Fire Place complete with electric Fire.

Outdoor work- shop/storage area, Quality Pergola & BBQ. Constructed in 2006, on plot size of 380m2 and being sold fully furnished including white goods. ref L80. €234,995 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant immaculate villa, 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed property maintained to a very high standard inside and out and the interior furnishings are top quality, offering a feeling of luxury and good taste. The plot size is 400m2 and has been beautifully tiles, and graveled and has established palms and plants. Oil fired central heating throughout, log effect fire place, ceiling fans in all rooms, towel heater rails, glazed in shower units, instant hot water, water purifier, free English TV, phone & internet lines, fitted double hanging wardrobes, safe, glazed in front porch, vanity units and much more. The pool is an 8 X 4 m2 salt water pool, meaning maintenance is much easier plus outside toilet and shower. Sea views to front with Greenland views to the rear. ref K51. €245,000 Tel 680333242 Top floor Duplex. Very good price of 108.000 euros for a quick sale. Furnished to a very high standard, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Lounge Diner, Glazed in Porch, Large Roof Top Solarium. Choice of Communal Pools, Private Parking. Walking distance to all amenities and on the First urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant. Viewing essential. Ref No. K44.

Tel. 627 711 155 Beach front Line property, over looks Carabassi Beach, Gran Alacant. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Secure Underground Parking, Fully furnished, Roof Top Solarium. 3 Large Communal Pools, Fantastic communal Gardens, Tennis Courts and much more. 125.000 Euros Ref No. K23. Tel. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant Town House with a difference. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Glazed in Porch, Quiet Location, Extra storage areas, and South Facing Private Pool as well as 2 communal pools. Fully Furnished, All mod cons.

Greenland Views and all local amenities close by. Ref. No L79. 179.000 euros 680 333 242 Gran Alacant south-facing, very private villa, with woodland and Alicante views. Situated at the end of a small cul-de-sac which means this villa enjoys a very peaceful location.3 Bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 3 Bathrooms, lounge-diner with working fireplace, fully fitted kitchen with including white goods, large front porch, solarium,workshop and storage in under build, central heating, air con H/C, ceiling fans, grills, UK T.V, off road parking and plenty of outside parking also. Due to its orientation of this property enjoys full sun, all day, something very important in the winter months.

Ref.K24. €237,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 513, €115,000. Two bedroom ground floor

apartment, in Aguas Nuevas, close to all amenities including the beach. It has a good size lounge, kitchen and has off road parking facilities. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant detached villa with converted under build and pool. Comprising of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Lounge- Diner, Front Porch, Large Solarium, decoratively tiled, Irrigated Garden. BBQ and Log Storage Cupboard. Raised walls for Privacy. Also many extras, toldos blinds, freshly decorated interior, Grills, Mosquito Nets, Air Con H/C, Ceiling Fans, Log Burner Fire, Electric Radiators, Heated Towel Rails, Alarmed, Phone Line, Satellite UK TV, private parking. Plot size 310m2 under build 100m2. price includes all furniture.The under build consists of 2 beds, lounge, kit/utility room. ref L79. €250,000 Tel. 680333242 Gran Alacant beautiful detached villa with very large pool and within walking distance to the Gran Alacant Commercial Centre. This villa comprised of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, lounge-diner, Independent kitchen, roof top storage, solarium, porch & terrace. Large private pool, BBQ area, established gardens and private terraces, Private Parking, Solarium with Views to Alicante. 450m2 plot, fully furnished including white goods. Located in very quiet desirable road. ref.L96. €255,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant large detached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner, fully equipped kitchen, large porch, roof top solarium, 400 m2 Plot, with established low maintenance very private gardens with irrigation system, electronic gates, private parking, outside wc, sink & shower, terraces, air con ( h & c ), mosquito nets, grills, alarmed, large spa pool with separate Jacuzzi section. Within easy walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and close to local bus and tram route. Ref K33. €260,000 neg Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant limited edition villa, not very often available on the market. Only a few of this type were ever constructed- Very large 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom(2 en-suit) property, situated on a large corner plot with a 10 x 5 private pool and private parking. Lounge-diner with working fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with utility room. Large landing area, leading onto solarium, with extra storage external room. Front porch area leading into large well established gardens with irrigation system and fruit trees. Being sold fully furnished. Within walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and 5 minute drive to Carabassi beaches. ref. K11. €270,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Limited edition bungalow. Only six of this type available in Gran Alacant. Constructed in 2003 and immaculately maintained on a large plot size of 500m2 with a 10 x 5 pool.Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner leading out onto front porch, independent kitchen including white goods, outside galleria, court yard, large garage with electric door, roof top solarium and private parking. Also built in wardrobes, Toldos blinds,

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air con H/C, security grills, alarm, security doors, bathrooms heaters, outside toilet, outdoor lighting, irrigation system, attractive and well kept gardens, beautifully tiled inside and out, fire place, English TV, phone line. Being sold with top quality furniture. ref L95. €275,000 Tel 680333242 Balsares is opposite Gran Alacant where the proposed golf course is now being started so this property will virtually be on the golf course, it is an investment not to be missed. The property is on a small gated urbanisation of 18 houses with private underground parking for 2 cars and direct access to the house, communal pool and toilets/changing rooms etc. The house is brand new and consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge with working fire place, large kitchen 12 m2, large galleria/ utility room, bedroom balcony and front tiled terrace.

This property also has a converted under build for an extra lounge or bedroom. ref K52 € 198,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, corner property in Don Pueblo with no expense spared, comprising of 3 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 decoratively tiled bathrooms, very large independent kitchen with galleria. Included in the price are all kitchen appliances such as large fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave to name just a few. There is a huge lounge complete with chimney, plus large fully transformed under build,and small workshop.

Front and rear private garden area, secure underground garage, tennis courts, football pitch and communal pools. Ref. K14 €209,00 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated on the very first urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant, this 2nd floor duplex offers taste and quality. Comprising of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge-diner, independent kitchen, full roof-top solarium with superb views and recently glazed in porch

offering extra living area as well as extra privacy as the glass is mirrored. Ref.K44 €108,000 Tel 680333242 Viva Villa and Vacation Services are pleased to offer property sales for the Torrevieja and Oriheula areas of the Costa Blanca, Spain.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 or Visit : www.villaandvacation.com Ref: 521, €105,000. This comfortable bungalow is located in San Luis with a new roof and solarium tiles. It is close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and is on the local bus route. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 520, €85,000. Two bedroom apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, glazed-in terrace and a large solarium. This property comes with a large communal swimming pool. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 516, €39,999. Studio apartment in San Luis, close to amenities. Open plan fully equipped kitchen. Good sized lounge, bedroom and out onto balcony which has been glazed to create another room. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 510, €79,999. Bungalow located in San Luis. It is close to the supermarkets, bars and restaurants and is on the local bus route. An Opel Corsa car is included in this sale. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: KP3100, €198,000. Three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa, located in San Luis, on a 450sqm plot, with communal pool.

Garage to side of house. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is off-road parking and small storage shed in the enclosed garden area, communal pool nearby. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, €60,000 A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk

of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 526, €49,900. A lovely bright 1 bedroom apartment in the area of Torreblanca.There is a large communal pool and well maintained gardens, with tennis courts and childrens play area. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref 532: 3 Bedroom Detached villa Located on the edge of a small spanish village with 3,800 sqm of landscaped gardents, Private Pool, Bargain €180,000 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

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