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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 wizards ghouls and skeletons! Look out within these pages for Halloween party tips, jokes, and ghostly tales from beyond the grave! 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 the Christmas, are you here? – if so, check out the bar and restaurant guide for some great places to celebrate the festivities, and talking of celebration food, see the restaurant review on page 58 – it sounds amazing!

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A W o m a n’ s W o r l d Memo - From Women to Men.....!

• The reason why our bras don’t always match our underwear is because WE actually

change our underwear.

• The next time you and your friends joke about armed women in combat, take a poll to see which of you successfully aim at the toilet rim.

• If we’re watching football with you–it’s not bonding–it’s their fit bottoms we are lookin at.

• Whenever possible, please try to say whatever you have to say after the film we are watching at the time.

• Lay off the beans several hours before bedtime.

• Please don’t drive when you’re not driving.

• If you were really looking for an honest answer, you wouldn’t ask in bed.

• The next time you joke about female drivers, research the number of accidents caused by rubber-necking male’s checking out ladies in mini-skirts.

• If only women gossip, how do males keep track of “who’s easy”?

• Stop telling us most male strippers are gay: we don’t care.

• When you’re not around, I belch loudly, too • We don’t mind if you look in the mirror to check your appearance in fact please do !!!

• f you must grunt in reply, please develop a system to indicate a positive vs a negative grunt.

• Don’t insist that we “get off the stupid phone” and then not talk to us.

• Eye contact is best established above our shoulder-level.

•Cleaning the house is not necessarily “women’s work”; besides, most of the “dirt” and clutter is yours anyway.

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Hot Goss !

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B B b le appears He was barely a household name a month ago, but it e c r that Celebrity Big Brother champ Paddy Doherty is e t f A unstoppable since winning the show. Paddy is now vowing to

take on this year's X Factor winner to nab the Christmas Number One spot. Paddy reckons that he and his Gypsy Wedding co-stars have what it takes to do what Rage Against The Machine did in 2009 and stop the X Factor winner from getting the Christmas Number one. Even if he doesn’t manage to beat Simon Cowell's latest star, Paddy shouldn’t worry too much, because Brad Pitt wants to turn his rags-to-riches story into a film! Brad loves the gypsy morals and way of life, something he learned a lot about while making the film Snatch, and thinks it would make a great film. Maybe a film would have the potential to be a box office Number One, even if Paddy doesn’t quite make the Christmas Number One. Kerry Katona isn't wasting any time in moving on because the star, who is now officially divorced from ex husband Mark Croft, has announced that she's moving another man into her home. And it's none other than Celebrity Big Brother crush Lucien Lavsicount! Having admitted that they are “friends with benefits”, the pair, who have a far few years between them (twelve to be exact!), seem to have become very serious about each other. Talking about what she'll be most excited about when Lucien moves in, Kerry wrote in her OK! Magazine column: “I used to love waking up next to each other. I miss that a hell of a lot." Hmm, we wonder how long this one will last...

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Hot Goss !

s it d e e Leandro Penna must be pleased at Katie Price’s latest ho n revelation.Well, w , e The model turned businesswoman has recently spoken out m Fa about her much publicised marriage to ex-husband Peter Andre, and the

news is quite baffling indeed. Katie claims that if marriage hadn’t become such a spectacle, and if they hadn’t have had TV cameras following them 24/7, then her relationship with the singer would’ve lasted. She told The Mirror, "Our marriage was a complete joke at times...It was all about the cameras and the deals and the showbiz. It would have lasted for years if we were given time to put the cameras down and actually enjoy being married." The couple were together for 3 years before they split and had 2 very cute children; Junior, 6, and Princess, 4. The pair’s relationship was always in the media, from their much reported on wedding day, to their reality show Katie and Peter. However Katie clearly believes that if they had spent time away from the camera the marriage might’ve lasted.

This may have come as a shock to some, as Katie spends quite a bit of her time publicising her franchise; herself. Also, what must the hunky Leandro think of all of this?! Straight-talking Pricey went on to express her unhappiness with Pete’s decision to feature their children in his personal reality show, she says, “I'm not happy that the kids are still filmed or involved in photoshoots for Pete. I've kept my word. They're not involved in my professional life any more except Harvey, who helps me raise awareness of disability issues...The truth is I don't have a problem with Pete at all... we shouldn't be exposing the children to this life we have...And it hasn't changed a thing with me pulling them out of the spotlight. But until Pete does the same, those children have no private life”

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1) How many faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?

2) In which decade was comedian Jim Davidson born?

3) What country does golfer Nick Price originate from?

4) In Rugby, what did Warrington add to their name in the 1990’s?

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 Victorian detective did Jeremy Brett portray on television?

9) Which country does the band Clannard originate from?

10) Who played the male lead role in Citizen Kane?

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

12) Which motoring Graham won the Formula 1 Drivers Championship in the 1960’s?

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

14) Which is the first book of the New Testament?

15) Which Pakistani cricketer was named in the Ian Botham and Allan Lamb libel case?

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 and beads?

20) What do the initials WBC stand

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21) What are Suffolk’s and Cheviot’s?

22) Who had a hit album in the 1970’s entitled ‘Uri Gellar’?

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

A couple was invited to a swanky masked Halloween Party. She got a terrible headache and told her husband to go to the party alone. He being a devoted husband, protested, but she argued and said she was going to take some aspirin and go to bed, and there was no need of his good time being spoiled by not going. So he took his costume and away he went. The wife, after sleeping soundly for one hour, awakened without pain and as it was still early, she decided to go the party In as much as her husband did not know what her costume was, she thought she would have some fun by watching her husband to see how he acted when she was not with him. She joined the party and soon spotted her husband cavorting around on the dance floor, dancing with every nice chick he could, and copping a little feel here and a little kiss there. His wife sidled up to him and being a rather seductive babe herself, he left his partner high and dry and devoted his time to the new stuff that had just arrived.

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Getting Old.....

A man saw an elderly couple sitting down to lunch at a fast food place. He noticed that they had ordered just one meal, and as he watched, the older gentleman carefully divided the hamburger in half, then counted out the fries until each had half of them. The old man then began to eat, and his wife sat watching, with her hands folded in her lap. The young man decided to ask if they would let him buy another meal for them so that they didn't have to split theirs. The old gentleman said, "Oh, no. We've been married 50 years, and everything has always been and will always be shared, 50/50." The young man then asked the wife if she was going to eat, to which she replied, "Not yet. It's his turn to use our the teeth.

When you haven't got time to wait for the next policeman...

George Phillips aged 94 of Meridian, Mississippi, was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things.He phoned the police, who asked, “Is someone in your house?� He said, “No.� Then they said, “All patrols are busy - you should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available.� George said, “Okay.� He hung up the phone and counted to 30. Then he phoned the police again. “Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I just shot them,� and he hung up. Within five minutes, six police cars, a SWAT Team, a helicopter, two fire trucks, a paramedic, and an ambulance showed up at his house, and caught the burglars red-handed. One of the policemen said to George, “I thought you said that you'd shot them!�

George said, “I thought you said there was nobody available!�

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While attending a Marriage Counciling session..... Dealing with communication,

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3. Clear boundaries and adequate discipline. Pets need to know what they can and cannot do. Where are your boundaries in the home, what they can chew or scratch?

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5. Love & attention, companionship, touch. Most pets enjoy being touched by their owners.

It is therapeutic for them, it also shows you love them & makes them content.

6. Regular grooming & bathing in a natural hypoallergenic shampoo.

7. Play, such as chasing balls, playing with toys, socialising with other animals. Animals enjoy interacting with their own kind & learning their own hierarchy.

8. A job to do. This refers to mainly dogs. Some breeds are worker & need to be occupied doing jobs like guarding, herding & racing. Bored animals can become disturbed & difficult.

9. Routine. Animals love routine that they can rely on.

10. Being treated as an animal, not as a human being!!!!!

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Medical Tips

The wonderful summer is nearly over and I hope everybody has enjoyed the sun and the warm temperatures that we are lucky enough to experience here on the coast. But, living in the south of Spain, we have to ensure that our raised exposure to the sunlight does not cause serious damages to our skin.

Principally almost everybody has the posibility to develop a darker pigmentation to the skin , we get tanned after being in the sun, some more than others, this is related to our skin type.The skin pigmentation is our natural sun protection.: The melanocytes, staying upon the basalmembran get stimulated by the UV-A and UV-B radiation, they produce more melanin ( which is the colour) and whith their "tentacles " they are able to divide the melanin to the surrounding epidermal cells. The melanin is placed right above the nucleus and it works like a parasol, trying to avoid damages of the DNA. So it is easy to understand , that a person, who isn`t able to build up a strong pigmentation has a lesser natural protection against the UV-radiation.

Apart from that homogen pigmentation of our skin almost everybody has some pigmented lesions, called birthmarks, moles, nevus,lentigines and so on.

I don`t want to write a textbook of pigmented moles because it is a really difficult thing to distinguish between all the different types of pigmented moles, but I want to give you some ideas or advices how to look at pigmented lesions and how to act in a responsable way.

When we take a look at the benign pigmented moles ,we find that nearly all of them are round or oval, in a symmetric aspect, they have sharp and clear border , most of them showing only one colour and the diameter is not more than 6mm. Also we don´t find any change of the thickness or size.

All that parameters are reflected in the ABCDE-rule and this is a very good method for the general public to be mole aware: A: asymmetry B: border C: color D: diameter E: elevation and/or enlargement Sometimes we can see moles with a different apperance: not symmetric, unsharp border, many colors or larger than 6 mm. These moles need to be examined.

That means that the normal structure of the nevus has changed, the cells are showing irregular cell division. We can find that this can happen with a family history ("syndrom of dysplastic nevus") but also without a family history.The dysplastic nevus is suspicous to be a precursor of a melanoma, so we remove it by minor surgery and do a histopathological analisis.

In the last decades evidence shows a worldwide increase of melanoma. In the year 2000 the risk factor was 1 in 75. The majority of the melanomas show an initial superficial spreading , and in the second stage they grow deeper into the tissue.We can see a very important trend: the vertical thickness of the melanoma is a reliable marker for the risk of sending metastasis to the rest of the body.

It is clear that the very early diagnosis is the most important thing and indeed, if we remove melanomas with less than 1 mm thickness ("low risk melanomas") we find a lifelong healing rate up to 95% of all patients.

The key to all of this is that you are aware of any changes and that you follow the simple ABCDE guidelines.

Remember that in the initial stages skin cancer (melanomas) never have any symptoms like pain or itching, it just grows.

Here are some examples of pigmented tumors, for you to use with the ABCDE guide: picture 1: Pigmented nodule: Showing several colors, loss of structure. Suspicous to be a nodular melanoma or a pigmented basalioma picture 2: Superficial increased pigmented lesion,showing different colors,diffuse and curved margin, secundar development of a nodular part. Suspicious to be a superficial spreading melanoma with a secundar nodular part. picture 3: pigmented mole in a deep brown,showing a loss of pigmentation and structure in the middle.Curved spreading margin, suspicious to be a superficial spreading melanoma picture 4 :Pigmented lesion with several colors,loss of structure and pigmentation,diffused margin. suspicous to be a initial melanoma developed on a dysplastic nevus 3 4 2 1

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[This letter was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in a local newspaperâ&#x20AC;Ś] Dear Sir: I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month. By my calculations, three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it. I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my entire pension, an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for only eight years.

You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account 30â&#x201A;Ź by way of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank. My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways. I noticed that whereas I personally answer your telephone calls and letters, when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal, overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has become.

From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with a flesh-and-blood person. My mortgage and loan repayments will therefore and hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank, by check, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your bank whom you must nominate. Be aware that it is an offense under the Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope.

Please find attached an Application Contact which I require your chosen employee to complete. I am sorry it runs to eight pages, but in order that I know as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no alternative. Please note that all copies of his or her medical history must be countersigned by a Notary Public, and the mandatory details of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and liabilities) must be accompanied by documented proof. In due course, at my convenience, I will issue your employee a PIN number which he/she must quote in dealings with me. I regret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but, again, I have modeled it on the number of button presses required of me to access my account balance on your phone bank service. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Let me level the playing field even further. When you call me, press buttons as follows: IMMEDIATELY after dialing, press the star (*) button for English; #1. To make an appointment to see me; #2. To query a missing payment; #3. To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there; #4. To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping; #5. To transfer the call to my bathroom in case I am showering; #6. To transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home; #7. To leave a message on my computer, a password to access my computer is required. Password will be communicated to you at a later date to that Authorized Contact mentioned earlier; #8. To return to the main menu and to listen to options 1 through 7 again; #9. To make a general complaint or inquiry. The contact will then be put on hold, pending the attention of my automated answering service; #10. This is a second reminder to press * for English.

While this may, on occasion, involve a lengthy wait, uplifting music will play for the duration of the call. Regrettably, but again following your example, I must also levy an establishment fee to cover the setting up of this new arrangement.

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

112 091 092 062

Medical

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

Health Centres

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

Markets

Consulates 952 952 952 952 952 952 952

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Tourist Information Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

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Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

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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) Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Friday - Alhaurin el Grande (Bar Aquamania) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda) La Cala - Feria ground.

Sunday - Puerto Estepona

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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 Ca単ada 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.

30th October - Clocks go back.

31st October - Halloween 1st November - All Saints Day Public Holiday.

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What’s On

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Sunday 2nd October: Traditional Sunday Roast and Live music from Peet Rothwell EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT 6th to the 12th October: Fuengirola ferria Friday 7th October: MUSIC NIGHT With Zoe Louise Hughes EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT Sunday 9th October: Traditional Sunday Roast and live music EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT Friday 14th October: MUSIC NIGHT with Peet Rothwell EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT 14th to 10th of October: San Pedro Ferria 14th to 16th of October: The Marbella International Film Festival provides an artistic opportunity for independent international talent within the worlds of cinema, visual and performance art. The event offers the opportunity for independent artists to ingratiate themselves within the commercial world of entrepreneurs, financiers and sponsors. Only the highest calibre of independent artistic work is selected for exhibition.

There are no boundaries for the talented. The festival will present works from Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

The events of the festival are spread over several days. Such events include film premieres, music, dance, art exhibitions, workshops, lectures, fashion shows and gala evenings.

The Marbella Film Festival, held annually, is a much anticipated and very unique part of the Marbella social calendar.

For Further details, please contact H10 Andalucía Plaza Nueva Andalucía, Phone: 952812000 Sunday 16th October: Traditional Sunday Roast,Live music from Arran Harding EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT Friday 21st October: MUSIC NIGHT EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT Sunday 23rd October: Traditional Sunday Roast, Live music from Zoe Louise Hughes EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT Friday 28th October: MUSIC NIGHT ,with Zoe Louise Hughes EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT Sunday 30th October: OPEN ALL DAY Traditional Sunday Roast Live Music from Arran Harding EL PARAISO BAR AND RESTAURANT Every Sunday: Traditional Sunday lunch at Santiago del Calvario, Alhaurin, Roast beef, Lamb Pork, or chicken with fish and Vegetarian options available.

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The Benefits Of Massage

Health&

What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments?

Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.

• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.

• Ease medication dependence.

• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.

Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.

Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.

Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.

Increase joint flexibility.

Lessen depression and anxiety.

Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.

Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.

Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.

Reduce spasms and cramping.

Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.

Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.

Relieve migraine pain.

Well Being

• • • • • • • • • • • •

There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

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BAR & RESTAURANT

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Love at first bite Ingredients

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Method

Place the vodka, apple liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, apple juice and grenadine into a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice and shake well.

Strain the cocktail into a coupette glass and garnish with the candy floss cobweb.

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Beef with Blackbean/Oyster/Chinese Mushroom and Bamboo/Curry or Chicken with Cashew Nuts/Sweet and Sour/Curry or Prawns with Vegetables or Sweet and Sour Fish (Hake)

RICE AND NOODLES

Relax on the sunny terrace of Spikes Bar. Breakfasts, snacks & daily specials available from 08:00 till late every day (from 09:00 on Sunday)

Special House Fried Rice, Boiled Rice or Noodles with Soya Bean Sprouts or Chips

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Coffee, Tea, Ice Cream, Cream Caramel or Fruit Main restaurant serving usual delicacies 6pm - 12pm

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200g/7oz canned chopped tomatoes 400g/14oz canned cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 500ml/18fl oz chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley, to serve

Method:

Winter Warmer Sausage, pumpkin & sage casserole...Serves 4

Ingredients:

50g/1¾oz butter 6 good-quality sausages, pricked several times with a fork 1 onion, peeled, thinly sliced 3 banana shallots, peeled, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage 1 small pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, cut into equal-sized pieces 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp caster sugar

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

Heat half the butter in a large casserole over a medium heat and fry the sausages for 4-5 minutes, or until golden-brown all over.

2) Add the remaining butter, onion and shallots and fry for three minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and sage leaves and cook for a further three minutes, stirring well.

3) Add the pumpkin and stir the mixture until well combined. Increase the heat to high and add the white wine vinegar. Continue to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.

4) Add the sugar, tomatoes, cannellini beans and stock and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5) Bring the mixture to the boil, then transfer the casserole to the oven for one hour, or until the sausages are cooked through and the pumpkin is tender.

6)To serve, ladle the casserole into two large bowl and sprinkle with the flatleaf parsley.

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RESTAURANTReview.....

Mughal Indian Restaurant, Diana Centre Like most people, I have my own favourite Curry House and I have been going to The Mughal in the Diana Centre for a couple of years. Since their change of ownership a month or so ago they are now offering something totally different! As well as the usual range of curries that we are all used to, they are offering Celebration food – an entirely new experience, for me. I and three other curry heads took our usual table outside and waited for our feast – it was a selection chosen entirely by the chef having asked us what we like and dislike to eat. We started with a green curry roast chicken – we all expected a roast chicken but were amazed when it arrived, it was served on a platter having been marinated and slow roasted for six hours before our arrival, the flavour was so intense and the chicken was top quality – we had never had anything like this before!

We shared four main course dishes and again they had all been prepared individually for us – a roasted lamb korei, the meat was still on the bone and so, so tender, Green Curry Chicken, the sauce was made with advacado rather than chillies – what an incredible dish, a shimla bhuna made with peppers –again this had so much flavour and a Bengal Korma – absolutely nothing like a the normal korma and again a taste sensation.

I would suggest that any curry fan try the celebration food, you will need to book it an advance and talk about your own tastes then leave it up to the chef who will prepare something for you to celebrate!

Dennis - Atayala

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Most Haunted Places.....

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Fancy yourself as a ghost hunter?

Scared of those bumps in the night…

Here are some of the most haunted places in the world, be afraid, very afraid…

Borley Rectory, Essex, England: The haunting of the Borley Rectory during the 1920s and 1930s, is undoubtedly one of the most famous in Britain, as well as being one of the most controversial. The wealth of sightings and experiences by independent witnesses, suggests that although much of the phenomena can be explained in rational terms, a percentage remains which can still be seen as inexplicable at the present time.

The Whaley House, California Author de Traci Regula relates her experiences with the house: “Over the years, while dining across the street at the Old Town Mexican Cafe, I became accustomed to noticing that the shutters of the second-story windows [of the Whaley House] would sometimes open while we ate dinner, long after the house was closed for the day. On a recent visit, I could feel the energy in several spots in the house, particularly in the courtroom, where I also smelled the faint scent of a cigar, supposedly Whaley’s calling-card. In the hallway, I smelled perfume, initially attributing that to the young woman acting as docent, but some later surreptitious sniffing in her direction as I talked to her about the house revealed her to be scent-free.”

Raynham Hall, Norfolk, England: Raynham Hall is a country house in Norfolk. For 300 years it has been the seat of the Townshend family. The hall gave its name to the area, known as East Raynham, and is reported to be haunted, providing the scene for possibly the most famous ghost photo of all time, the famous Brown Lady descending the staircase. However, the ghost has not been reported since the photo was taken. Its most famous resident was Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674-1738), leader in the House of Lords.

The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana The Myrtles Plantation was built in 1796 by General David Bradford and called Laurel Grove. Touted as “one of America’s most haunted homes”, the plantation is supposedly home of at least 12 ghosts. It is often reported that 10 murders occurred in the house, but historical records only indicate the murder of William Winter. Possibly the most well known of the Myrtles supposed ghosts, Chloe (sometimes Cleo) was reportedly a slave owned by Clark and Sara Woodruff. According to one story, Clark Woodruff had pressured or forced Chloe into being his mistress. Chloe and Clark were caught by Sara Woodruff, and Chloe began to listen at keyholes, trying to learn what would happen to her.

Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia Designed by John Haviland and opened in 1829, Eastern State is considered to be the world’s first true penitentiary. Its revolutionary system of incarceration, dubbed the Pennsylvania System, originated and encouraged solitary confinement as a form of rehabilitation. On June 1st, 2007 Most Haunted Live went to the penitentiary. Part of the group went to Al Capones cell. Two people passed out while investigating the prison. Yvette Feilding stated that “this is the most evil place I have ever been.” They claimed to have had contact with spirits but there was no hard evidence that their claims were legitimate.

The Tower of London, London: The Tower of London, more commonly known as the Tower of London is an historic monument in central London, England on the north bank of the River Thames. Perhaps the most well-known ghostly resident of the Tower is the spirit of Ann Boleyn, one of the wives of Henry VIII, who was also beheaded in the Tower in 1536. Her ghost has been spotted on many occasions, sometimes carrying her head, on Tower Green and in the Tower Chapel Royal.

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FINANCIAL

Economic & Currency News...

The revival of Spanish Wealth Tax At the time of writing, Zapereto's cabinet is due to approve a decree re-imposing a tax on the wealthy. The current government decided in 2008 to offer 100% tax break on the Spanish wealth tax without fully abolishing it. Since it still remains on the statute it can be easily revived by means of a decree. Socialist Party sources said the government is likely to approve a threshold for paying the tax that will only impact those in the higher bands.

The deputy prime minister asked for the tax to be reintroduced in the current legislature so that funds from it can be available from next year. The Socialists estimates the tax could add 1.4 billion euros to the state's coffers, which would be mainly used for job creation.

The original pre-2009 wealth tax in Spain (no longer in effect), went along the following lines : The tax was applicable to residents, and non-residents (if they own property in Spain). For residents it was based on their total worldwide assets (with a tax-free allowance), for non-residents it was based on their Spanish assets (with no allowance). There where a number of exclusions to the tax including business assets.

If the tax is reintroduced, it is worthwhile seeking financial advice as early as possible, if you think it will effect you. A key financial planning tool for mitigating wealth tax liability are portfolio bonds, which are effectively life insurance investment wrappers. It is possible to agree with the insurance bond company not to make withdrawals from your investment bond for 5 years, during which time those assets would not be subject to wealth tax. There are a wide range of assets that can be held within an investment bond.

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W ha t i s g oi ng on ???

It all seems to be going wrong for the euro at the moment, Greece have only enough money until October before they need another €8 billion (£6.9bn) Greece have introduced a new property tax (band-aid plaster) this is purely to make sure that Greece meets its budget targets for their next lump of Money. Its not looking too good for France either due to their exposure to Greek debt.

Two French banks have had their credit ratings downgraded

by Moodys. Agricole were downgraded from AA1 to AA2 and Societe Generale from AA2 to AA3. BNP Paribas could also be next in line for a downgrade. Italy has also had their credit rating downgraded.

The ECB –European Central bank have bought/buying €143billon worth of bonds, from Greece, Portugal, Ireland and Italy. All this negative data coming out from Europe has not been good for its currency, this in turn has given the British pound a bit of a boost. Over the last couple of weeks we have seen the pound at a low of 1.1314 to a high of 1.1720 (it only stayed at this range for a few hours) This is why it is so important to be speaking to Moneycorp, as they can help you make the most of your Money by trading at the right time.

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It started with Volkswagen’s “New Beetle” and we are all familiar with Minis, Fiat 500s and Ford Mustangs that look like modern day versions of the originals, but what will be next?

Morgan have just re-introduced their Three Wheeler. It’s been updated with 21st Century technology and has a V Twin fuel injected engine mated to a Mazda 5 speed (and reverse) gearbox. The car is a fusion of old and new.The Morgan Three wheeler still holds long distance speed records for one litre cars set in the 1930′s and the shape remains the same.

Lancia Stratos Visually, the modern day Stratos is a dead-ringer for its 1970s sibling, the dimensions are almost identical.

Modern updates include traditional headlights – rather than the flip-up units of the original – as well as a more aerodynamic front spoiler and a newly added rear diffuser. The original car used a Ferrari engine, and that’s true of the newcomer too. It shares the same V8 engine and sequential gearbox as the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. We can’t wait to see this hit the streets!

Renault 5 Renault are developing a premium supermini inspired by the original R5, which was the first modern supermini with its three-door hatchback layout, and is still considered a styling tour de force. It was a European best-seller for most of the 1970s and lived until 1996. Positioned as a chic rival for the Citroën DS3, Mini and Fiat 500, the reborn R5 would complement the next Twingo as well as the fourth-generation Clio (the car that originally replaced the R5!)

Volvo P1800 Mattias Vöcks who normally spends his days handassembling supercars for Koenigsegg has a created a modern version of the classic Volvo P1800 made famous in part as the car driven by Roger Moore in the British television series The Saint from the 1960s.Powering the beast is a 4.4-litre V8 from a Volvo XC90 SUV that's been force-fed by a turbocharger and routes its 600 bhp through a six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels.It is to enter small-scale production at some unspecified date in the future. We can hardly wait.

The BMW M1 Hommage, has a wide, aggressive stance with intentionally retro/modern twists on the key visual elements of the original M1 homologation special.

BMW's stylists have incorporated similarities with the original, such as the louvered rear window; the badge placement in back; the line extending from the side glass; and even the wheel design, which is an exaggerated take on the ones you'll find on the original road car. it has a more imposing face. The car's four round headlights lurk behind thin slits in the front fascia, remaining essentially invisible until they're lit - similar to the hideaway nature of the classic M1's flip-up lamps.

So far BMW have no plans to put it into production – but have you noticed they did not call the new 1 series M Coupe an M1………………..

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Golf Tips And Tricks The Landing Zone When you play a long putt you know one of the most important things is the weight if the ball does not go in the hole it must finish within easy putting distance of the hole, when you play a short game shot the weight is just as important and if you land the ball in the wrong place when you play a chip or a pitch shot into the green it will be short or long, making the up and down that you need harder to achieve.

This makes it just as important to practice where you land the ball as it is to get the great finish and in fact impossible to get the great finish unless the ball lands in the right position, here is an easy example:It is a flat green the golfer has decided to chip from the edge using his pitching wedge, with that club a chip will fly 50% and run 50% the golfer must pick his line and then his landing zone along it the right line and the right landing zone will result in a good chip.

Next time you practice your short game, take the 5 iron and two tees from your bag, lay your 5 iron just in front of your landing zone and push the tees into the ground forming a gateway to the line you have picked for the chip to run on, about the width of your clubs grip at the length of your driver from the 5iron the idea is to land the ball over the 5 iron and roll it through the

gate towards the hole, you may get things wrong and need to reset the 5 iron and gateway but this will help you to develop a feel for the golf course that will lower your short game averages.

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S TA R S I GN S

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

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With the Full Moon in Aries, Capricorn you will experience a pull in directions - family life vs. career. After the Full Moon has passed you will notice how much more enjoyable family time has become. Friends and socializing will enter the picture later in the month with your social diary filling up nicely; take care to spend an equal amount of time at work and also with your family. From the 22nd onwards you will experience both stress and ease on the career front. Your mind is very busy with ideas this month and you have extra energy for challenging mental tasks.

Increased visibility and accountability are likely in October, Aquarius. What you do and say has more impact than usual, so be on your best behavior.

Some of you are traveling or taking on more physical activities. Professional matters capture most of your time, however, and the need to set your own pace is strong. If not, you could be feeling a lot of pressure. Don't take on more work than you can handle, as enthusiastic as you are feeling. News from a friend or about travel plans around the 22nd is good.

Pisces

Your energy levels run high this month, Pisces, and it's the kind of energy that is easily channeled into productive activity rather than as stress. Others are attracted to your vitality and enthusiasm. Money might be earned through publishing or promotional activities now, and support is available when you need it most. You could also be spending more money on travel or educational pursuits. Career matters are dynamic, particularly towards the end of October. Finance-related conversations and review are fruitful, especially around the 22nd when new information comes to light.

Aries

Relationships are headline news for you this month, Aries. You have really strong energy in your relationship zone at the moment; some complications are likely at this time take the rough with the smooth. You may be rethinking your needs or those of a partner and dealing with debts from the past.

Take your time and don't push matters. Go over your finances carefully, get counseling if needed, and avoid disputes over money. Fortunately, your negotiation skills are at their best around the 19th-20th. Going it alone is not necessary now; maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to take some advice.

Taurus

Your physical health improves this month and work matters become busier, Taurus. Relationships are tricky, however. Problems that have been brewing with a partner will start demanding your attention. While you should certainly discuss things, major decision-making is best put on hold. You or a partner need more time and shouldn't be pushed into a corner. New relationships started in October begin with gusto, but then quickly become complicated. Pour your energy into productive paths. Get started on a new health and fitness routine.

Gemini

Complications on the work front are very possible this month, Gemini.

Projects may stall or could be in need of review. Try your best to work independently and to set your own pace on the job because teamwork can be challenging now. Overall, however, you are in a playful and demonstrative mood. Love relationships are not as straightforward as you'd like, but as long as you avoid heady discussions, you'll be fine. Others are finding you charming but could be hesitant just for now. A friend requires your support around the 22nd.

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The 7th brings new energy for a spot of DIY, Cancer, but be warned it's not the best month for major changes. Focus on fixing problems rather than redesigning. Career and family projects should come to fruition around the 22nd. More opportunities to enjoy recreation and creative pastimes should arise this month. You'll also attract at least two admirers, especially in the first week of the month. Old flames have a way of reappearing in October, although complications are likely. Review the past but also aim to put it behind you. Work is mostly happy and creative now.

The month ahead will be a busy one, Leo, with much emphasis on communication, learning, and family. Making a fresh start with a neighbor or sibling this month. Tensions are possible around the home, however, especially if you are coming across as too bossy in your attempts to take charge. Channel your energy into constructive work around the house, particularly independent tasks. Financial backing is more likely to come now for home improvement endeavors. There are plenty of errands to run and much paper work to do for the whole month, lucky you!

You are especially concerned with your finances this month, Virgo. It's an excellent period for reviewing expenses and making budgets. While you could feel a pinch, this only prompts you to take charge of your practical affairs.

News of a higher-paying job or pay increase is quite possible in October. A partner's income will be of special interest around the 22nd. Your mind is very busy with ideas this month and you have extra energy for challenging mental tasks. However, fellow students or acquaintances may not be very helpful right now.

You are coming out of your shell this month, you will be clearer than ever about wanting to make personal changes. You have the gift of gab in October, and your improved communications skills will serve you well. However, from the 7th forward, others are not always picking up the right signals, so be as clear as you can in your dealings. You have great energy for making money, but problems with purchases made, or changes of mind when it comes to spending, are very likely. Think twice about making big purchases, particularly of comfort or luxury items.

While you are keeping others at a distance emotionally this month, Scorpio, you are charged up and ready to pursue your goals. Work is demanding, and you could be facing many deadlines. Stay on top of things. There is no easy road right now. A past love could reappear, or you could be facing some feelings of destiny or fate in your partnerships. Others have your interests in mind, however feelings can be complicated now. If you have money owed to you or have had an item borrowed it will be returned this month, maybe even with interest.

Team work, group activities, and networking are big themes for you this month, Sagittarius. Be ready for a social whirl this, a lot is going on behind the scenes on an inner level. Matters from the past, particularly regarding love and relationships, are cropping up now for review. Love is complicated and sometimes confusing. It's best to sort out your feelings before coming to any concrete decisions or conclusions. The 22nd brings strong emotions to the surface and new information about a friend. The 28th brings renewed stamina and energy.

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