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Trick or Treat!
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A Woman’s World It’s all about us girls!
Call Me Bond, Jane Bond... The MI6 had an opening for an assassin. After all the background checks, interviews, and testing were done, there were three finalists. two men and a woman. For the final test, the MI6 agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun. “We must know that you will follow our instructions, no matter what the circumstances. Inside this room, you will find your wife sitting in a chair. Kill Her!!!” The man said, “You can’t be serious. I could never shoot my wife.” The agent said, “Then you’re not the right man for this job. Take your wife and go home.” The second man was given the same instructions. He took the gun and went into the room. All was quiet for about five minutes. Then the man came out with tears in his eyes. “I tried, but I can’t kill my wife.” The agent said, “You don’t have what it takes. Take your wife and go home.” Finally, it was the woman’s turn. She was given the same instructions, to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one shot after another. They heard screaming, crashing, banging on the walls. After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman. She wiped the sweat from her brow. “This gun is loaded with blanks”, she said. “I had to beat him to death with the chair.”
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HOT GOSS!
ROBBIE WILLIAMS WILL JOIN SHARON OSBOURNE TO DECIDE WHO GOES TO THE X FACTOR... Former-Take That star, Robbie Williams, will join Sharon Osbourne at her LA pad to help her sort out which contestants will go onto the X Factor final. Robbie has opted to help out Sharon with her over-25s category, despite working alongside his former band mate (and Shazza's TV rival) Gary Barlow back in 2011.There was talk of jittery rocker, Ozzy Osbourne, assisting Sharon with her X Factor shortlisting - which would have been AMAZING - but sadly, he declined. Still, fingers crossed we'll see him make a profanity-filled cameo. Most judges opt to use rented houses for this stage of the show, but reportedly, Sharon preferred to use her own swanky gaff. WHO'S FALLEN FOR MADE IN CHELSEA'S JAMIE LAING'S CHARMS THIS TIME? Jamie Laing, has been seen locking lips with yet another lady friend. The McVities heir was spotted outside Mayfair hotspot Mahiki doing snogs with his friend, Tintin Macdonald. It seems Jamie and Tintin go back a long way, as they were both at Leeds University at the same time. Get ready to see a lot more of the MIC cast over the next few weeks because our fave poshos will be returning to our television screens on October 14th for a brand new season of full on drama’s. KATIE PRICE ADDRESSES BABY JETT PATERNITY SPECULATION... Katie Price isn’t one to keep quiet, and she was never going to stay silent when Internet trolls speculated about her son Jett’s paternity. After little Jett’s birth some nasty gossips suggested that Katie’s new husband Kieran Hayler isn’t really the father – now Katie has hit back. She posted a picture of a babygro with the slogan “50% Kieran 50% Katie 100% Jett” embroidered on it. Got it trolls!
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UNLIKELY ALLIES: KYLE RICHARDS & BRANDI GLANVILLE ARE BECOMING BFF’S... Vanderpump and Glanville got into an epic fight while filming the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in Puerto Rico: When cameras captured Yolanda Foster confronting Lisa about allegations that the British beauty was a back-stabbing friend. Brandi backed David Foster‘s wife, putting a major ripple in her once-tight bond with Lisa. Brandi revealed that Lisa had told her to take magazine articles about Kyle Richards’ hubby Mauricio Umansky cheating on her on a trip the ladies took several weeks earlier to Palm Springs. Paris Hilton‘s aunt & Glanville, have become a lot closer after the Puerto Rico incident - Brandi felt bad for her role in going after Kyle about her husband allegedly cheating on her. ‘BIG BANG THEORY’ CAST BANDS TOGETHER TO DEMAND HUGE SALARY INCREASE... The three biggest stars of The Big Bang Theory, the CBS series that is primetime’s No. 1 sitcom... It’s the highest rated syndicated show in America, are planning to band together and hold out for HUGE salary increases from their production studio, Warner Bros. The stars — Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco – will demand salary increases to as much as half-a-million dollars per episode each across the 24 episode season, plus a percentage of the series’ profits in syndication.The trio all currently earn $350,000 per episode. MILEY CYRUS CRIES WHILE SINGING, IS SHE HAVING A BREAKDOWN? Miley Cyrus broke down in tears – while wearing a string vest and some nipple stickers while performing Wrecking Ball. Why does it seem that lots of Hollywood A-Listers go through this? Surely someone should be helping...? Maybe her new BF music producer Mike WiLL Made It could help? What do you think...
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TRUE HORROR FILMS
The Conjuring is among one of the latest in a long line of horror films 'based on a true story'. But some are truer than others... 1. The Conjuring (2013): With its thrifty $20m budget, James Wan's paranormal thriller was an instant hit – a feat no doubt boosted by its bold poster claim: "based on the true case files of the Warrens." The Warrens in question being paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine, who founded the New England Society for Psychic Research in 1952. Of the 10,000-plus hauntings they chronicled – many disputed - The Conjuring was their most notorious: the 1971 case when Roger and Carolyn Perron moved into a colonial farmhouse in Rhode Island with their five daughters, only to find it “possessed”. As the Warrens painstakingly detailed, this involved hauntings, the permanent stench of rotting flesh and angry spirits who arrived, admirably punctually, at 5.15am every morning to levitate beds. Luckily, no permanent harm was done: as well as tolerating these unworldly domestic intrusions for over nine years (!), the real-life Perrons also appear throughout the film’s marketing to certify its authenticity. 2. Child's Play (1988): Responsible for much tabloid opprobrium in the years since – not to mention many parents quietly disposing of their offspring’s Cabbage Patch Dolls – is Tom Holland’s 1988 idiotic slasher, based on doll that comes to life. And yet Chucky, ludicrously, pays homage to a real-life demonic mannequin – specifically ‘Robert’, a 2ft-long sailor doll infamous throughout the state of Florida. Originally gifted to local author Eugene Otto in 1906, legend states ‘Robert’ was then cursed with a voodoo hoodoo by an irate Bahamian servant. The result? Over a century where various owners have reportedly seen Robert talking, giggling insanely, running around, smashing furniture and, on one occasion, attacking a girl. The doll is now housed behind glass at Fort East Martello Museum in Key West; visitors are implored to ask Robert permission before taking photos.
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TRIVIA QUIZ
1) Which eastern religion does Richard Gere follow? 2) Which East London football club did Alf Garnett support? 3) Which part of Einstein was preserved after his death? 4) In which decade was the Sony Walkman introduced? 5) What is a £500 bet more commonly known as? 6) Boy George fronted which club? 7) Which motorway links London with Cambridge? 8) Who created Noddy? 9)Which colour forms the background of the Turkish flag? 10) Who called Britain a “small island, that no one pays any attention to” at the G20 summit last month? 11) Which show did The Muppets first regularly appear on?
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12) Which chess piece can only move diagonally? 13) What is the capital of the USA? 14) How should you verbally address a Mayor who is a woman? 15) Which is the only English word anagram of the word ‘english’? 16) What was Princess Margaret’s middle name? 17) What term is used to describe when your mortgage is more than the value of your house? 18) Which film is the follow up to Monsters Inc? 19) What is the name of Kim Kardashian and Kayne Wests new baby? 20) Who designed the dome of St. Peter's, Rome ? 21) What is the name of the second Harry Potter book?
22) What was the name of the butler in ‘To The Manor Born’? 23)What do the initials MI in MI6 stand for? 24)Which English University did Prince Charles attend? 25) What is the flavour of ‘Ouzo’? 26) Which fruit is a ‘Laxton Superb’? 27) Where do mice who are proverbially poor live? 28) Who played the part of ‘M’ in ‘Quantum of Solace’? 29) Who painted the series of pictures entitled ‘Irises’? 30) How big is the area of the City of London – 1 square mile, 2 sq. miles or 3 sq. miles?
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TRUE HORROR FILMS CON’ T
3. The Exorcist (1973): Spider-like crawling and airborne pea soup are what most people remember from William Friedkin’s 1973 horror classic. But not necessarily the name “Roland Doe” – the pseudonym for a real-life exorcism subject who, in 1949, inspired the film and William Blatty’s novel. According to diaries kept by priest Fr. Raymond Bishop, “Roland” was born to a German Lutheran Christian family in Maryland, and started exhibiting signs of possession aged 13, after trying contact his dead aunt with an ouija board. Nine priests and thirtynine other witnesses described moving furniture, scratching sounds in the walls, the words “evil” and “hell” appearing on the boy’s skin, and a large boom when the exorcism ritual was finally completed. Although in a rare example of Hollywood restraint, not all these occurrences made it into the final film; even Friedkin himself dismissed the priest’s reports of a rotating head as “silly”. But filmed it anyway, you’ll note. 4. The Amityville Horror (1979): Cheerfully marketed as a documentary-style true story (despite fabrication claims), Stuart Rosenberg’s 1979 paranormal classic chronicled the experiences of the Lutzes – a US family of five who moved to Amityville, Long Island in December 1975. Only problem being their new, suspiciously cheap home at 112 Ocean Avenue had, 13 months previously, been the scene of the vicious DeFeo murders, where six members of the same family were slaughtered in their sleep. Cue a series of terrifying paranormal events, including – said father George Lutz - unseen forces levitating them at night, red glowing eyes, hoofprints, hidden rooms and green slime oozing from the walls. Bad luck for the family, who fled five weeks later. But good luck for author Jay Anson, who sold 10 million copies of his subsequent novel, and for director Rosenberg: the movie grossed a huge $86m upon release.
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HALLOWEEN FUNNIES! p
On the night of Halloween Louise and Peter had been invited to a fancy dress party, they were having massive trouble picking suitable outfits. After a while Louise got really annoyed and angry and stormed out of the room. Fifteen minutes later she came back completely naked except for a lemon between her legs. Peter looked at her for a moment and then stormed out of the room himself. Twenty minutes passed and Peter came back himself with a potato around his manhood. Louise gave him a weird look but didn’ t say anything, then Peter piped up, "If you're going as a sour-puss, I'm going as a dictator."
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A vampire bat came flapping in from the night covered in fresh blood and parked himself on the roof of the cave to get some sleep. Pretty soon all the other bats smelled the blood and began hassling him about where he got it. He told them to go away and let him get some sleep but they persisted until finally he gave in. “ OK, follow me” he said and flew out of the cave with hundreds of bats behind him. Down through the valley they went, across a river and into a forest full of trees. Finally he slowed down and all the other bats excitedly milled around him. “ Now, do you see that tree over there?” he asked. “ Yes, Yes, Yes!” the bats all screamed in a frenzy. “ Good” said the bat, “ Because I sure as hell didn’ t!”
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Paraprosdokians
No it’s not some awful diesease... Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. Winston Churchill loved them.
• Where there's a will, I want to be in it. • The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list. • If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong. • We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public. • War does not determine who is right - only who is left. • Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. • To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research. • I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you. • In filling out an application, where it says, 'In case of emergency, Notify:' I put 'DOCTOR'. • Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. • You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. • I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure... • To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. • Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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HOW TO BE A MAN…...
A Man’s World
HOW TO WIN AT SPORTS: No man likes to lose. Follow this simple tip practiced by top sportsmen across the world and you’re sure to come out on top: Score more points than the other team. It’s literally that simple. HOW TO WATCH SPORTS: It is absolutely imperative to know better than the ref, shout louder than the other fans and support your team harder the worse they do. They need you.
HOW TO MAKE SMALL TALK: When meeting a man you’ve never met before, only talk about sport. If he doesn’t like sport then Rocky films, if he doesn’t like Rocky films don’t talk to him. HOW TO OPEN THINGS WOMEN CAN’T: Twist it. HARDER. Use a cloth. Run it under water. Bang it. Never give in. EVER! HOW TO LAUGH: Guffaw. Straight from the belly. There will be strictly no tittering, sniggering, snorting or giggling of any sort. Chuckling is permitted at Christmas and other family occasions. HOW TO NAVIGATE: Men love maps so much we invented them. Use a map. When you end up where you started, start again. Did Rambo use a Satnav? Exactly. NEVER ASK FOR DIRECTIONS. HOW TO GIVE DIRECTIONS: When asked for directions it is a man’s duty to give clear, short directions, even when you don’t know the way. If you aren’t a quick thinker just fall back on this standard response – “Yeah I know it, just keep going, you’re almost there”. Job done.
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HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN YOU ARE ALONE...
Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help, when suffering a heart attack your heart is beating improperly and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll begin to feel faint, you may only have about 10 seconds before you lose consciousness. However, you can help yourself... By coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, this will produce sputum deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without stopping until help arrives, or you can feel your heart is beating normally again.
Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. This will give you more time to phone an ambulance and get yourself to hospital.
Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!
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Medical Tips
The Benefits Of Home Based Nursing/Care:
There are many benefits of having a loved one cared for in their own home instead of in a nursing or residential facility. Home nursing care can provide a wealth of services to address the unique and individual needs of each client, from supporting the primary caregiver such as a spouse, child or friend to providing a comprehensive full care package. Many people seek out home care for their loved ones or themselves as it offers them convenience, flexibility, comfort and the safety of a familiar environment as well as a cost effective alternative. Recent research suggests that patients generally recover quicker following an operation for example and are more motivated to maintain independence when cared for at home, for whatever reason. The advantage of this type of care is the flexibility that is on offer as well as the personalised one to one care that is focused on the patient and their specific needs.
For many older adults the need to remain independent is a fundamental part of their being and many may fear that illness will affect their ability to remain at home without assistance. With the right assistance they may be able to maintain that independence for longer. Home care should be about enhancing a patient’s life so that they feel empowered and are given the opportunity to participate fully. All home care client’s should benefit from an individualised and regularly reviewed nursing care plan so that their specific and continually changing needs are met. The flexibility on offer from a care provider should allow for the client(s) to choose the level of care that is needed which can be from a little as 2 hours per week to a comprehensive 24 hours a day.
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Doctor, Doctor!
An extremely shy and very modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests, the last of which had left his digestive system upset. Upon making several false-alarm trips to the bathroom, he decided that the latest was another false alarm, so he stayed put in his bed. He suddenly filled his bed with diarrhea and was embarrassed beyond his ability to remain rational. Loosing his presence of mind, he jumped up, gathered up the bed sheets, and threw them out the hospital window. A drunk was walking by the hospital when the sheets landed on him. He started yelling, cursing, and swinging his arms wildly, which left the soiled sheets in a tangled pile at his feet. As the drunk stood there staring down at the sheets, a security guard who had watched the whole incident walked up and asked, "What was that all about?" Still staring down at his feet, the drunk replied: "I think I just beat the crap out of a ghost" An old man goes to the doctor for his yearly physical, his wife tagging along. When the doctor enters the examination room, he tells the old man, “I need a urine sample, a stool sample and a sperm sample.” The old man, being hard of hearing, looks at his wife and yells: “WHAT?” “What did he say? What’s he want? His wife yells back, “He needs your underwear.”
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TRUE HORROR FILMS CON’ T 5. The Entity (1982): Sidney J. Furie’s 1982 story of Carla Moran, a single mother plagued by a supernatural entity that abuses her, is mostly memorable for making “spectral rape” a viable form of entertainment. And yet such astral assaulting was based on the “true” case of Doris Bither – a single mother of three who, in 1974, claimed she had been repeatedly held down and attacked by up to three “Asian” ghosts at her home in Culver City, California. Wary of Bither’s raging alcoholism, paranormal researchers Kerry Gaynor and Barry Taff nevertheless recorded severe bruising, a humanoid apparition in the house and even captured photos of floating lights. Regardless, it proved too rich for Tinsel Town’s blood: the film’s release was delayed by a year when certain plot strands – specifically where Carla was forced to have incestuous thoughts about her own son – were deemed too controversial and grudgingly excised. And Lastly A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): From the wholesome, family-friendly pen of Wes Craven, this 1984 hit slasher would ignite the careers of Robert Englund and a young Johnny Depp. And yet the concept, amazingly, was based on a true story that Craven had read in the LA Times during the 1970s. The subject was Khmer refugees, who’d fled to America after the US bombing of Cambodia. Several had began to suffer from disturbing nightmares, and refused to sleep. A few days later, when they finally succumbed to exhaustion, they died – a phenomenon unimaginatively named by medics as “Asian Death Syndrome”. To which, Craven realised, the natural next step would be to add razor-sharp gloves, stripey jumpers and a man apparently dipped in a mozzarella fondue.
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Teleweb offers a telephone system (without the need for a landline) with calls from 1.8c per minute. It is just like a Telefonica landline without the wires. No need to have your computer on to make and receive calls. Choose a telephone number from your home country or just elect to have a Malaga number. This system will work anywhere in the world with the same low call costs, you just need an internet connection. For more information on any of the above, please call Teleweb on 952 833 300 or Email: info@teleweb-marbella.
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The Most Haunted Places In
TheWorld
There are certain places on earth that really inspire fear and bring out the inner coward in everyone. Some say that these places were witnesses to the most gruesome of murders, suicides, and other grisly events. Most people don’t truly know the real reason why ghosts or spirits inhabit these places. So what are the most haunted places in the world? 1. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totness: Although it is associated with plenty of hair-raising stories, this centuries-old castle is most famous for being home to two well-renowned female spirits: the Blue Lady and the White Lady. The Blue Lady haunts throughout the entire castle. With her mysterious spellbinding presence, she lures individuals into sections of the ruin. Needless to say, if you see her, don’t follow! The White Lady, on the other hand, is supposedly Margaret Pomeroy’s spirit. She was held captive by her envious sister and was left to die of starvation in the dungeons of the castle, where her presence lingers to this day. 2. Sedlec Ossuary, Czech Republic: Located underneath Sedlec’s Cemetery Church of All Saints, this tiny Roman Catholic chapel serves as the final dwelling place of an estimated 40,000 to 70,000 individuals. Many of their skeletons and bones have been creatively arranged in order to give the chapel a more pleasing appearance. Despite this brave attempt at keeping the creepiness away, Sedlec Ossuary has earned the title of being the most haunted place in the world, and as such, has lured over 200,000 tourists to the area every year. Clearly, tourists just love being spooked and look upon the experience as a unique holiday treat.
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The Church
Organist...
In the small village of Nempnett Thrubwell, Somerset, England there was a tiny church, in the church they had a very big-busted organist, by the name of Bunty Brown. Bunty's breasts were so huge that they inadvertently bounced and jiggled the entire time she played the organ. Unfortunately, she distracted most of the congregation considerably, both male and female. The very proper church ladies of the WI were appalled. They said something had to be done about this or they would have to get another organist. So, one of the ladies approached Bunty, very discreetly, and told her to mash up some green persimmons (sharon fruit) and rub them on the nipples of her breasts and maybe they would shrink in size, but warned her to not eat any of the green persimmons, 'because they are so sour they will make your mouth pucker up and you won't be able to talk properly for a week! Bunty the perky organist agreed to try rubbing the persimmons on her nipples. The following Sunday morning Tarquin the Vicar got up in the pulpit and said... 'Dew to thircumsthanthis bewond my contwol, we will not haff a thermon tewday.
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The Most Haunted Places In
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3: Most haunted house in Malaga - Cortijo Jurado: This large 19th century mansion stands alongside the A357 highway in campanillos (Malaga). It is voted the most haunted house in the province and there's good reason why. Also known locally as 'Casa Encantada', this imposing building was built by the Heredia family and has 365 windows, one for each day of the year. In 1925, the mansion passed to new owners, the Jurado family. Legend says that the Heredia family, together with other wealthy families in Malaga, kidnapped young girls between the ages of 18-21, took them to the house and subjected them to Satanic rituals including rape and murder. Their bodies are said to be burried within the building. The house has been examined many times over the years by paranormal experts and there are plenty of people who have witnessed strange things. The property which covers some 45,206 square metres of land and is worth an estimated 1.4 million euros, was put up for auction in May 2009 on the orders of a local judge. The owners, Mirador property group were in financial trouble and a creditor had insisted the property was sold. Since then, not a brick has been laid, although there have been many attempts. Mysterious voices have been heard in the property and there have been several appearances of ghostly figures. Recently, a curious young boy was rescued from a well at the property. He had been ghost hunting. There is so much interest in the property that a special security company has been employed to keep people out. As news broke of sightings in Malaga, people flocked to the property in their hundreds. Other haunts for the serious ghost hunter are: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA: Bhangarh Fort, India: Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, Oswiecim, Poland: Monte Cristo, New South Wales, Australia & Salem, Massachusetts, USA.
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A good witch
One afternoon, there was this good witch who was flying along, when all of a sudden, she heard this soft crying from down below. When she landed, she saw this yellow toad. Touched by his sadness, the witch asked why he was crying. "Sniff. None of the other toads will let me join in all their toad games. Boo hoo." "Don't cry, little one.", replied the witch, and with a wave of her magic wand, the toad turned green. All happy now, the toad was checking himself over when he noticed that his male toad parts were still yellow. He asked an embarrassed witch about this, and she told him that there were some things that she just couldn't do, but if he saw the wizard, he'd fix things up for him. So happily, the little green toad hippity-hopped along his merry way. Feeling quick happy about herself, the witch once more took to the skies, and once again, she heard some crying, but this time of a thunderous sort. So down to the ground she flew only to discover a pink elephant. The witch asked him why he was crying. "Sniff. None of the other elephants will let me join in all their elephant games. Boo hoo." Now if you have ever seen an elephant cry, you know it to be a pathetic looking sight, but a PINK elephant crying is just downright heart-breaking, and that is just how the witch felt. So once again, she waved her magic wand, and *POOF*, the elephant was all grey. All happy now, the elephant was checking himself all over when he noticed that his male elephant parts still pink. He asked an embarrassed witch about this, and she told him that there were some things that she just couldn't do, but if saw the wizard, he would fix things up for him. At this point, the elephant just started wailing. "I don't know where the wizard is", he sobbed. "Oh that's easy. Just follow the yellow pricked toad", said the good witch.
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The Worlds Biggest motor show in Frankfurt took place last month, we take a look at some of the highlights….. The stunning Jaguar SUV concept sets out the marque's future, and marks the beginning of an ambitious model expansion programme too. Having barely changed since it’s introduction in 1948, the Land Rover Defender is about to have its first ever major change, Due for release in 2015 there will also be an ultra cool sport version
LF-NX concept from Lexus is powered by the hybrid system from the ES300h saloon. The front wheels are driven by the combination of a 156bhp 2.5-litre petrol engine and a 44bhp electric motor. A four-wheel-drive version of a future production version is also under consideration. The Quattro name has been revived by Audi for this concept, which is intended to preview a new production model which would sit above the R8, at the very top of the manufacturer's range. Powered by a V8 engine producing 552bhp, and assisted by a 148bhp electric motor. BMW’s alternative range has just started production. After a long time in development the fully electric i3 and the hybrid i8 really are the future of motoring.
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BlackBerry & apple mallow trayBake Dainty sponge bites packed with fruit and topped with crunchy almonds and a light meringue whirl
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•140g unsalted butter, softened, plus a little for greasing •140g golden caster sugar •1 egg and 2 yolks, beaten together •½ tsp vanilla extract •100g self-raising flour •100g ground almonds •1 tsp baking powder•1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (or ½ ground) •1 large Bramley apple, about 200g, peeled and sliced (to give about 140g) •125g blackberries For the mallow and to finish •25g blackberries •100g white caster sugar, plus 1 tsp for the ripple •2 egg whites •1 tsp lemon juice •1-2 tbsp toasted flaked almond •a little icing sugar, to dust (optional) 1) First make the blackberry sauce to ripple through the mallow. Put the berries and 1 tsp sugar in a small bowl and cover with cling film. Microwave for 30 secs on High. Alternatively, add 1 tsp water then soften in a pan over a low heat. Mash well until saucy, then leave to cool. 2) Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm square traybake tin, leaving some overhang. Using electric beaters or a hand whisk, beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until very pale and creamy, then beat in the egg and yolks, followed by the vanilla. Mix the flour, almonds, baking powder, nutmeg and a pinch of salt, then fold into the fluffy mix to make a very thick batter. 3) Fold in the apple, then spoon into the tin and smooth over the top. Scatter with the blackberries, poke them in just a little, then bake for 45 mins until golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. After removing, leave the oven on. 4) For the mallow topping, you’ll need a large piping bag with a 1cm nozzle, or a food bag with a corner snipped off. Whisk the egg whites, lemon juice and a pinch of salt to stiff peaks. Add the sugar 1 tbsp at a time, whisking well after each spoonful, to make a shiny, stiff meringue. Ripple with the cooled blackberry mix, then spoon into the bag. Pipe 16 evenly spaced, walnut-sized meringues on top of the cake (you’ll have some left over), scatter with the toasted almonds, then bake for 10-12 mins until the meringues are just set. Cool in the tin for 30 mins, then remove to a rack to cool completely. Add a dusting of icing sugar, if you like, then cut into squares.
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6th to the 12th October: Fuengirola Feria. With 32 pop up bars and restaurants from around the world, this feria offers a wide range of activities, as well as performances in the Palacio de la Paz. To the 7th October: Cadiz Feria. Dating from the 16th century, with parades, fireworks and carnival figures the patron saint's procession is on 7th October. 7th to the 17th of October: Oktoberfest 2010 in Malaga will be celebrated from October 7th to the 17th in Plaza Marina. This traditional German beer festival attracts visitors from all around to sample German food, beer and culture. The festivities will take place everyday from 1:00pm to 1:00am in the tent installed on Plaza Marina, which include food you will also be able to listen and dance to German folk musica, play games and win prizes. For more information on the Oktoberfest in Malaga call 627 27 27 54. 8th to the 10th of October: Pizarra, Spain - The Pizarra Tapas Route 2013 will be taking place in the village of Pizarra about an hour´s drive from Marbella through the road to Monda and Ojen. Enjoy this festive day out with tapas from 17 different bars and restaurants. Saturday 12th October: For a fantastic day out why not walk for charity around Benahavis with the Rotary Club, Marbella. For more information see there website: http://www.rotaryclub-marbella-g.org Tuesday 15th October: Estepona Floral Art Club will be holding a flower arranging demonstration on Tuesday 15th October from 3.15pm to 5pm at Tikitano’s Beach and Restaurant, Estepona. The demonstrator will be Carol Bone from County Wicklow in Ireland. The audience will not only learn how to create beautiful floral art displays, but also to pick up valuable hints and tips on flower care and arranging. Please call Tikitano’s directly on 952 79 84 49 to make your reservation, and state that you are attending the flower club demonstration. For more information please see the Club’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/esteponafloralartclub. Or call Jo on 9528913 85. 17th of October: FAMA ladies Luncheon and sale of clothes at El Jennte Restaurant in La Cala. Contact Pat Colman on 620 354 885. 16th to the 21st Octoctor: The Feria de San Pedro de Alcantara, or the San Pedro fair, is held every year in October. This is a time when the city dresses itself up with lights, fireworks, song and dance to celebrate the Patron Saint of San Pedro. 18th, 19th & 20th October: TAPAS will be performing “We’ll Meet Again” a 1940’s show. For more information email: info@tapassociety.com or call: 635 293 714. Every Monday: 1st Coin Brownies meet 5pm-6.30pm at El Centro Nazareno in Coin. Suitable forages 7-10 years. Great fun for the girls. Contact www.1stcoinbrownies.info Every Monday: 11 am – 1 pm: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at La Iglesia Bar, nr Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa. Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771. Every Tuesday: 11 am – 1 pm: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at Age Care’s Advice Centre, Doña Lola, Calahonda, Mijas Costa Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admission. Click here for more details. Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda. Every Thursday: Flea Market (Secondhand and Crafts) from 09.00 - 14.00 next to Aldi Supermarket in Las Lagunas, plenty of free parking. Every Thursday: 10 am – 12.30 pm: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at Manilla Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches, Fuengirola. Every Sunday: Flea Market EVERY Sunday 10am till 2pm at Calypso, Calahonda. Every Sunday: At the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm FAMA have a car boot sale. Every Sunday: There is a market every Sunday in the Marbella Marina (Puerto Deportivo de Marbella) on the Teresa Zabell Pier from 12:00-18:00. Every Sunday: Barbeque night at Riviera Grand Palms Cyber Cafe, from 6pm, Families welcome, loads of home cooked food from 7€, Calle Sirocco 370 Phase 7 Urb. Riveria del Sol, booking advised Tel 952 932 112.
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Medical
112 091 092 062
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 British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A
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Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro
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Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026
Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700
Consulates
Transport
Markets
Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday - Calypso (Mijas Costa & 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
Cinemas
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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
6th-12th October: Fuengirola Feria. 12th October: National Day of Spain Public Holiday.
16th-21st October: Feria de San Pedro de Alcantara.
27th October: Clocks go back. 31st October: Halloween.
1st November: All Saints Day Public Holiday.
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HALLOWEEN STRANGE BUT TRUE...
pIt is very rare for a full moon to occur at the same time as Halloween. It has only
occurred in 1925, 1944, 1955, and 1974. The next time it is said to occur is in 2020. pThe word "Halloween" appeared in the Dictionary in the 1700s. pDunking for apples arose from a practice of divining the future. It was believed that if you could hold an apple between your teeth you would have a fulfilling romance with whomever you choose. pAccording to ancient superstitions, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, you'll see your future spouse. pThe name "pumpkin" comes from the Greek word "pepon," meaning melon. pUsing pumpkins as lanterns at Halloween is based on an ancient Celtic custom brought to America by Irish immigrants. pThe largest pumpkin grown was recorded on October 2, 2004 weighing 1,446 pounds. pThe carving of jack-o'-lanterns originated from the tradition of carving the faces of lost souls into hollowed out pumpkins and turnips. A candle was placed inside the carvings making the faces glow. The Halloween lanterns were placed on doorsteps to ward off evil spirits. pMore than 93% of children in the USA go trick-or-treating each year.
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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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Capricorn, Once Venus is in your sign this month from the 7th your love life will start to change it may take on a slower pace. You don't have to worry, it won't last. Jupiter, located in Capricorn's house of couples, promises a lot of action by July next year, so it cannot let you yearning for too long. If you are in a long-term relationship you seem to need a small break. Who knows, maybe in the mysterious shadow will blossom a secret affair. The Sun is passing through your sign and may bring a period in which attention will focus on reaching success. You'll be motivated by the need for recognition, for confirmation. You'll have lofty aspirations, but they will not be easy to accomplish. You might have problems related to concentration or the ability to make a decision. Positive thinking will help! October and November 2013 will be months with a rather high risk for health. Try to relax and take care of yourself. Aquarius, Mars the planet of action and passion entered your sign in Aug and will leave on October 15th 2013. This means that the first two weeks will be active and marked by events. With Mars in your house of relationships you can have a hot period or a turbulent one - or a hot and turbulent period at the same time! Mars will light the fire of passion, but it'll also cause disputes. Your relationships this month will be connected to trips, communication, information or studies. At work this is a period of your professional life in which you can build solid and concrete relationships that will stand the test of time. The financial situation will be satisfactory this month, but beware of the pitfalls of the period 15th-25th October 2013. Check and recheck documents or contract on these dates. Socialise as much as possible this month and try to make new friends! Pisces, Jupiter is in your sign until July next year this means your love life should be hot. There will some surprises, challenges or tense moments as well, but there will always be hope for improvement and opportunities for love. Sudden attractions may appear and love at first sight it a high possibility at this time. In the long term, a favorable current will manifest in your professional life due Neptune, Saturn and Jupiter being in Pisces’s skies. Neptune will be responsible for inspiration and talent, Saturn for thinking and concepts, and Jupiter for opportunities. Work relationships will visibly stand out especially in the second part of October and they could contribute to success, but they nevertheless need to be treated with caution in the third week, when they could become harmful or disappointing. Beware of long trips and of relationships with people from far away! Aries, the Sun is passing though your sign this month, which will bring light and clarity to you this October. You and your relationships will become top of priorities. October promises to be a dynamic month, rich in events. Venus will change position from October 7th promising romantic trips or long-distance love and bring happy events. On the work front collaboration and contracts will be the order of the month. The best strategy would be for you to join forces with other people in order to reach shared objectives. You will find that nothing can stand in your way when you want something. October will be a very interesting period financially speaking: It'll perform complicated and possibly risky maneuvers as regards your money. Don't take risks! Make payments on time, keep your fiscal papers in order then everything will be going your way Aries!
Taurus, an important period will begin this month and last until the end of November it will bring with it lots of discussions and decisions. Throughout October Mercury, Saturn and the North Node and will be retrograde in your sign meaning that any problem should be approached seriously, they will require clear thinking and concrete solutions. In the case of any matters of the heart they should be looked at through the lens of objectivity, while the decisions will be taken by reason, not emotions. Diplomacy and a lot of patience will be recommended. Professional relationships may require some work this month as well complications related to contracts, papers, documents or files. From the financial point of view, be careful, especially when it comes to money this month check everything aspect of a deal before you sign on the dotted line.
Gemini, love is looking good for you this month… Venus, the planet of love, will be your sign combined with the Sun. You won't come across such a combination very often, so take advantage of it as much as you can! You'll attract the attention of the opposite sex, you'll be hot to trot Gemini! If you are single this is the best month of the year to find that special someone. The New Moon on October 5th could signal the beginning of a new love or the rebirth of the thrill in the old relationship, and the VenusMoon conjunction could bring you an accomplishment or a happy event on October 8th-9th. At work there will start a complex period, which will last for two months. You’ll have to make choices, take decisions and learn some lessons. You'll face obstacles, delays and doubts on the way. There might appear nasty tasks or an extra workload. Try to take it easy and stay optimistic!
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Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Cancer, your love life could have a rather complicated direction in the next few weeks. Mercury will have a complicated itinerary through your sign this month (it will be retrograde, meet Saturn and the North Node, etc.) showing hesitation or lack of confidence, drawing tension and difficulties towards you. This itinerary of Mercury could cause even unpleasant discussions, communication would have an important say now. If you keep calm and discuss situations constructively, then you can use this transit of Mercury's to clean the relationship up and rebuild a stronger, more solid foundation for it. October seems to be a more relaxed month from the professional point of view. Towards the end of the month though a very active period will start you’ll be planning trips and meetings. Health doesn't seem to pose problems this month, but it wouldn't hurt if you cooled down the tendency towards excesses.
Leo, a month that opens with fabulous horizons! Mars will stay in Leo in the first two weeks of October bring love to your life. It will bring your conquering instinct to life; it will give you the courage to take the first step or to do wonderful crazy things in the name of love. October 2013 has good news for you Venus, the planet of love, joins the party from the 5th bringing flirts and gallant adventures. It'll make you extremely attractive in the eyes of the opposite sex and it usually brings new relationships or heat in old ones. At work you’ll be dynamic Mars will stand by your side in the first half of October 2013. Take advantage of this in order to start actions that require energy and a leader's abilities! Money can lead to contradictions, so keep your financial records clear and transparent. You'll have a lot of physical energy this month make the most of it and get ahead before the winter comes.
Virgo, the ruler of your house of couples, Jupiter, will be very active throughout your sign until July 2014.You'll probably be feeling on top of the world. You won't lack affection or offers but your love life will have its curves and adventures. October 2013 will be the month of lofty objectives and roaring success. You'll have an important mission and one goal this month. The key to this will be communication and communication! Speak clearly and listen carefully! It's looking to be a great month for the financial situation. The state of spirit will not be great, it'll take you a long time to get started and you won't really be in any mood for work. You'll mobilise in the second part of October 2013 though, and you'll start the up hill fight. Try to get a lot of time for you sleep well and relax when you can. Libra, the atmosphere in the first part of October 2013 will generally be similar to the one in the previous month. Within relationships you are in love with life friendships will be in a great place and you’ll have a lust for life. There will be a lot of socialization this month friends may have certain influence on your relationships. On the career front your position at work will see chances to be promoted, you'll be very well favored this month. Jupiter being in your sign will see that you perform excellently, especially if you get involved in large and bold projects. Work will go well: you'll have good work capacity, and your efforts will be appreciated. Be careful with money, especially in the second part of the month! The first two weeks of October 2013 will ensure you a good physical shape. Eat fresh food, be careful with alcohol, medicine and various harmful substances.
Scorpio, after it accompanied you in the last two weeks of September, Venus will still stand by your side in the first week of October. Enjoy its beneficence fully: harmony, sensuality, charm and powers to seduce. After the 7th of Oct, Venus, will move to a sector which completely lacks romanticism: the sector of money. The household thoughts will be oriented towards money it may cause disputes on account of it. Anyway, finances and relationships will come together. On the work front Mars will be active you’ll be determined to get things done so watch out everyone who stands in your way. The last two weeks of October promise a bold new project for the future maybe involving travel. You may have some money worries or some debt try and sort these issue out by the end of the month. As regards constant income, the situation will be comfortable. Sagittarius, on the 7th of October, Venus will enter your sign, and love and relationships will become priorities. You'll feel the need to give and receive more affection; the powers of seduction will be greater. You'll attract romance and opportunities of meeting love. In this period, love can have connections with remote places. It'll be more complicated if you have an older or official relationship. In this case, the relationship itself, or maybe your partner, could undergo a difficult period. The situation, which will last for approximately two months, will need a patient and tactful approach. At work you’ll be invited into new collaborations and partnerships. Beware of the contracts and documents related to partnerships! With Venus in Sagittarius, you seem to be in a mood for partying and having fun, you’ll be full of energy have a blast in Oct 2013.
Puzzle It Out
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Crossword
Solutions on page 73 Across: 1. Prehistoric elephant (7) 5. Dig deeply (5) 9. Where tickets are sold (7,6) 10. Identity card for foreign travel (8) 11. Sudden takeover of government (4) 12. Establish (9) 16. Sandhill (4) 17. 1837-1901 British queen (8) 19. Pleasure through perseverance (8,5) 21. One hundredth of a pound (5) 22. Foot-lever for working a machine (7)
Down: 2. Lacking in principles (6) 3. Seem logical (4,5) 4. Agentinian ballroom dance (5) 6. Pixie (3) 7. Completely airless space (6) 8. Speckled, flecked (6) 11. Backcloth or wall at rear of theatre stage (9) 13. Venerate, worship (6) 14. Egg and cheese flan (6) 15. Purify (a liquid) by heating (6) 18. Fermented apple juice (5) 20. Lage rounded vase (3)
Sudoku
Brain Teaser
DOUBLE THE TROUBLE... You are travelling down a road to a village. You reach a fork in the road and find a pair of identical twin brothers standing there. One of the brothers always tells the truth and the other always lies. If you are allowed to ask only one question to one of the brothers to find which is the correct road to the village...
What is your question ?
Say What You See...
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TRY STAND 2
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FINANCIAL NEWS
The journey for the pound continues with UK unemployment falling to 7.7%, down .1% from the previous month and remember The Bank of England said it will not think about raising interest rates until unemployment falls below 7%, unless of course inflation becomes a threat to the recovery. Clearly one of the issues surrounding the recovery is that in the UK real wages are continuing to fall as inflation still bites into the money people have in their pockets. Strong data in the form of The Purchasing Managers Index for services increased in August to 60.5 which represented the strongest growth in the sector since December 2006. Manufacturing also did quite well seeing a high for nearly two and a half years of 57.2. Looking ahead there is some optimism that quarter 3 figures could be even better. Just a cautionary note is that the economy is still 3% below where it was in 2008 and there are around a further 840000 people without work. August also saw mortgage lending move ahead and currently stands around 30% higher than the same period last year, a big concern however is that a shortfall in house building even with construction increasing around 2.2% month on month could create a bubble and nobody wants to go back to the boom and bust days. There has been suggestions of capping increases which in theory sounds good however the day to day control is where the real issue is. The Eurozone was also able to provide improved data and it seems investor confidence has leapt particularly with the zone
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having left behind the recession.......The ECB once again left interest rates on hold at .5% and Mr Draghi confirmed to support the economic recovery the ECB will keep rates at present or lower levels for "an extended period of time".Cyprus who received agreement to 10billion euro aid has suggested it will not require further bailouts whilst the Greek premier has been in Brussels talking about the package made available to Greece. Across the Eurozone zone unemployment remained steady at 12.1% and was in line with forecasts however the figure does mask some unhealthy numbers in Greece and Spain, the lowest number of unemployed was recorded in Austria, Germany and Luxembourg. Youth unemployment continues to move in the wrong direction and the concern is the lost generation particularly in Spain where the number stands at 56.1% and Greece which stands around 62.9% horrendous statistics no matter which way you look at it. Exchange Rates for the period 17th Aug to 17th Sept High Low ÂŁ to $ 1.595 1.545 ÂŁ to Euro Euro to $
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The Jokes page
Jokes page
A chicken farmer went to a local bar and sat next to a woman and ordered a glass of champagne. The woman perks up and says, “How about that? I just ordered a glass of champagne, too!” “What a coincidence,” the farmer says, “This is a special day for me, I'm celebrating.” “This is a special day for me too, I'm also celebrating!” says the woman. “What a coincidence,” says the man. As they clinked glasses the farmer asked, “What are you celebrating?” “My husband and I have been trying to have a child, and today my gynecologist told me that I'm pregnant!” “What a coincidence,” says the man. “I'm a chicken farmer, and for years all my hens were infertile, but today they're finally laying fertilized eggs.” “That's great!” says the woman, “How did your chickens become fertile?” “I used a different cock,” he replied. The woman smiled and said, “What a coincidence...”
Q: Who was the most famous skeleton detective? A: Sherlock Bones.
Two men were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery just for laughs. Right in the middle of the cemetery they were startled by a tap-tap-tapping noise coming from the misty shadows. Trembling with fear, they found an old man with a hammer and chisel, chipping away at one of the headstones. "Holy cow, Mister," one of them said after catching his breath, "You scared us half to death -- we thought you were a ghost! What are you doing working here so late at night?" "Those fools!" the old man grumbled. "They misspelled my name!"
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A man buys a pet parrot and brings him home. But the parrot starts insulting him and gets really nasty, so the man picks up the parrot and tosses him into the freezer to teach him a lesson. He hears the bird squawking for a few minutes, but all of a sudden the parrot is quiet. The man opens the freezer door, the parrot walks out, looks up at him and says, “I apologise for offending you, and I humbly ask your forgiveness. The man says, “Well,
thank you. I forgive you.” The parrot pauses for a moment, then says, “If you don’t mind me asking, what did the chicken do?”
John and Penny are trying to set up a new password for their computer. John puts, "Mypenis," Penny then falls on the floor laughing… On the screen it says, "Error. Not long enough." Two ducks fancy a dirty weekend so they book themselves into a hotel. Upon arrival they find that they haven't got any condoms, so one duck suggests, "Ask room service to bring some up". The other duck agrees and phones room service and asks for the condoms. A boy appears at the room door soon after with the contraceptives and asks, "Would you like that on your bill sir?" The duck says, "Do I look like some kind of pervert?"
OH Dear... Halloween costumes
gone mad! Poor dog!
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Puzzle It Out Solutions FromPages 20 & 66
Crossword Solution
Just Say What You See 1. Line up in alphabetic order. 2. Try to understand.
Brain Teaser
Point to one of the roads in the fork and ask the following question to one of the brothers. "If I ask your brother if this is the correct road to the village will he say yes or no?" If he answers is "no" then it is the correct way to the village.
Trivia Quiz Answers
1) Buddhism 2) West Ham United 3) Brain 4) 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5) Monkey 6) Culture Club 7) M11 8) Enid Blyton 9) Red 10) President Vladimir Putin 11) Sesame Street 12) Bishop 13) Washington D.C 14) Madam Mayor 15) Shingle 16) Rose 17) Negative Equity 18) Monsters Univercity 19) North West 20) Michelangelo 21) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 22) Brabinger 23) Military Intelligence 24) Cambridge 25) Aniseed 26) Apple 27) Church 28) Dame Judy Dench 29) Vincent Van Gogh 30) One square mile
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