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Ed’s Note...

Well readers I’ve only gone and done it left everything to the last minute again… “Be better organised”, will be at the top of my New Year’s resolution list! So here we are in the last month of the year and what a year it has been, we’ve got back to normal (well nearly, we’ve been vaccinated but still have to wear those blinking masks)! Quite how we got here so quickly I don’t know, this year truly has flown... Enjoy this Christmas, take a step back spend quality time with family and friends! That is for the two hours before they really start annoying you!

So with all that said we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal advertisers and readers for your continued support and wish each and everyone of you a very, very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New 2022. With love from the Costa Link Team xxx

in the December Magazine...

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Just a touch of Christmas banter... In “A Women’s World” this month!

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If you have a person in your life that craves all the latest tech…

Then check out our Gadget & Gizmo pages because we just might have the best Christmas pressie for them!

Solutions on page 82 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

The Male code of ethics... Like the 10 commandments of MANLINESS in “A Man’s World” this month on page 33…

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“The Kids Page” with puzzles, jokes & lots, lots more...

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If you are looking to buy a property or business then look no further. Check out our new Property Pages from page 35…

We take a look at The LA Motor Show which happened last month in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 70...

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The Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact 84 to 87...

Solutions on page 82 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

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

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The Jokes Page: Laugh out loud with rib crackers on page 78!

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A Woman’s World A bit of Christmas banter!

NEW RESEARCH HAS DISCOVERED... According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.

Female reindeer retain their antlers until after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.

We should have known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

An early Christmas Present for Grandma... A man came walking up to the house when he noticed his grandfather sitting on the porch, in the rocking chair, with nothing on from the waist down. "Grandpa, what are you doing?" he exclaimed. The old man looked off in the distance without answering. "Grandpa, what are you doing sitting out here with nothing on below the waist?" he asked again. The old man slowly looked at him and said, "Well, last week I sat out here with no shirt on, and I got a stiff neck. This is your grandma's idea."

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HOT GOSSIP...

CELEBRITY XMAS PRESSIES...

10 OF THE MOST AMAZING PRESENTS EVER...

The Christmas season are a time of giving and when you're a celebrity, Christmas morning can get a little over the top! With unlimited budgets & access to some pretty unique experiences, stars have the capability to be as creative as they want....

1) Kim Kardashian, MATCHING CARS: When Kim Kardashian's daughter North was just sixmonths-old, she gifted her a mini Lamborghini car - and gave dad Kanye West the matching full size version. "Like father like daughter," Kim captioned an Instagram snap with the cars side-by-side.

2) Dwayne Johnson, A HOUSE: For Christmas, Dwayne Johnson gifted his mother with the house of her choosing, anywhere in the world she wanted!

3) Kim Kardashian, SIX MINI LOUIS VUITTON BAGS: In 2018, Kim Kardashian purchased a vintage mini Louis Vuitton bag for all the "baby girls" in the family. Each retailing for $1,000.

4) Nick Jonas, SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILE: In 2019, Nick Jonas gifted his wife Priyanka Chopra with her own snowmobile. A brand new Ski-Doo device, as shown in Priyanka's Insta snap, can easily cost $10,000, not to mention that it was driven to their door by Santa himself!

5) Justin Bieber, PRIVATE JET: Justin Bieber treated himself to the ultimate Christmas present when he was just 20 - his very own private jet!

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HOT GOSSIP...

CONTINUED - CELEBRITY XMAS PRESSIES...

10 OF THE MOST AMAZING PRESENTS EVER...

6) Luke Bryan, KANGAROOS: On Christmas day in 2017, Luke Bryan presented his wife Caroline with two adorable kangaroos to live on their rescue farm. Luke faced some backlash about keeping the wild animals as pets but hasn't ever spoken out about the situation.

7) Kevin Hart, WINTER WONDERLAND: Every year, Kevin Hart's family travels to Aspen for the holidays but one year when they were unable to make the trip, Kevin brought Aspen to Malibu.

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8) Kris Jenner, DISNEYLAND MEMORABILIA: In 2018, Kris Jenner got her daughter Kourtney the only present that's ever made her cry. She presented her eldest child with figurines from the It's A Small World ride at Disneyland.

9) John Legend, CHESSE (BIG CHEESE): In 2015 John Legend gifted Chrissy Teigen a huge wheel of cheese... Chrissy said: “John got me my lifetime dream for Christmas! A cheese wheel to dump pasta and risotto in for years to come!”

10) Lady Gaga, A HORSE: Lady Gaga received a pony from her record team in 2015. She gave a heartfelt thanks you saying: “John Janick and Steve Berman, the whole Interscope family. I will ride, and care for, and love her forever. I was so surprised!”

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They're staring at another man sitting on his own at a table in the corner.

He's so familiar, and not recognising him is driving them mad. They stare and stare, until suddenly the Irishman twigs: “My God, it's Jesus!” Sure enough, it is Jesus, nursing a pint. Thrilled, they send him over a pint of Guinness, a pint of Fosters and a bottle of Buckfast. Jesus accepts the drinks, smiles over at the three men, and drinks the pints slowly, one after another. After he's finished the drinks, Jesus approaches the trio. He reaches for the hand of the Irishman and shakes it, thanking him for the Guinness. When he lets go, the Irishman gives a cry of amazement: “My God!

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Can you name these Pantomime’s by their newspaper headlines?

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b) CHILDREN GET KIDNAPPED BY GANG

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

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1) Who wrote the best-selling novel "The Da Vinci Code"?

2) Prior to the adoption of the Euro, what was the currency of Italy?

3) What is the capital city of Denmark?

4) From which plant is Linseed Oil obtained?

5) Which two countries occupy the Iberian Peninsula?

6) What colour is muscovado sugar?

7) Which birds are generally associated with the Tower of London?

8) Into which sea does the River Jordan flow?

9) What is the zodiac symbol for Gemini?

10) In the Bible, whose wife was turned into a pillar of salt?

11) Which boxer was banned for taking a bite out of Evander

Holyfield's ear?

12) The Murray-Darling is the longest river in which country?

13) Why is a Cheetah unlike other cats?

14) What size paper is half an A4 sheet?

15) Dublin is the capital of which Irish province?

16) The Roman Road Ermine Street ran from London to where?

17) What is the name of the sugar found naturally in milk?

18) By what nickname is U2 guitarist Dave Evans better known?

19) The berry of which bush is used to flavour gin?

20) Which surgical device has a name derived from the Latin for “small knife”?

21) The characters Mrs White and Colonel Mustard appear in the

standard British version of which board game?

22) In 1901, whom did King Edward VII succeed as the British monarch?

23) What is the largest internal organ in the human body?

24) Which is second book of the Old Testament?

25) By what name is the Standard English keyboard layout known?

26) On a weather map the connecting points of equal pressure are called what?

27) How many sides has a heptagon?

28) Which Apollo mission was the first to land on the moon?

29) Which of The Beatles was married to Barbara Bach?

30) The historic Route 66 runs from Illinois to which coastal state in the USA?

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LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR: After your hands become covered with grease your nose will begin to itch or you’ll immediately get the felling you need the loo.

LAW OF THE WORKSHOP: Any tool, any size or shape when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

LAW OF PROBABILITY: The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

LAW OF THE TELEPHONE: When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.

LAW OF THE ALIBI: If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tyre, the very next morning you will have a flat tyre.

VARIATION LAW: If you change traffic lanes, the one you were in will start to move faster that the one you are in now (works every time).

LAW OF CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.

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LAW OF BIOMECHANICS: The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach. Also the area of the itch is proportionally embarrassing to the place in public where you have the itch in the first place.

LAW OF COFFEE/TEA: As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee or tea, your boss will ask you to do something, which will last until the coffee/tea is cold.

LAW OF DIRTY RUGS/CARPETS: The chances of an open jam sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.

WILSON’S LAW: As soon as you find a product you really like, they will stop making it.

LAW OF THE RESULT: When you try to prove to someone that a machine, computer, motor etc... won’t work, it will.

CRIMEAN RULE: At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.

LAW OF LOGICAL ARGUMENT: Anything is possible if you don’t know what you are talking about.

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GUESS THE YEAR...

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

1) The events of the Watergate Scandal started this year in the USA 2) The XI Winter Olympics were held in Sapporo, Japan 3) The UK government declares a state of emergency over 47 day miners' strike 4) Last US ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam 5) UK unemployment rises to one million for the first time since the depression 6) Celebs born this year: Gwyneth Paltrow & Ben Affleck 7) NASA’s Space Shuttle Program is officially launched in January of this year 8) Leeds United win the FA Cup this year 9) At the movies you would have been watching: The Godfather, The Poseidon Adventure, What's Up, Doc? or Deliverance 10) Popular musicians included: ABBA, Roxy Music, The Eagles, John Lennon & Simon and Garfunkel

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A Man’s World

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3. Any man who brings a camera to a stag party may be legally beaten and killed by his 8. Bitching about the brand of free beer in a buddy's refrigerator is forbidden. You may fellow partygoers. gripe if however the temperature is unsuit4. Unless he murdered someone in your able. immediate family, you must bail a friend out 9. No man is ever required to buy a birthday of jail within 12 hours. present for another man. In fact, even 5. You may not exaggerate any anecdote told remembering a friend's birthday is strictly in a bar by 50 percent without recrimination; optional. beyond that, anyone within earshot is allowed to call bullshit. (Exception: When try- 10. Agreeing to distract the ugly friend of a ing to pick up a girl, the allowable exaggera- hot babe your buddy is trying to hook up with is your legal duty. Should you get carried tion rate rises to 400 percent). away with your good deed and end up having 6. If you've known a guy for more than 24 sex with the beast, your pal is forbidden to hours, his sister is off-limits forever. speak of it, even at your bachelor party.

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An MP, a clergyman and a boy scout were passengers on a small plane that developed engine trouble.

The pilot announced, “We’ll have to jump out.”

Unfortunately, there were only three parachutes.

The pilot said, “I have a wife and seven small children. My family

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What’s On Guide...

3rd to 7th Decevmber 2021: Who Stole Christmas an original, fun, musical comedy for all the family with Santa, Elves, The Grinch, Reindeer and The Sparkly Fun of The North Pole.. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

4th December 2021: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group 1st Memory Walk . The walk will start at La Siesta Golf, Driving Range, Calle del Golf, Calahonda. To get a sponsorship form or for more information: email donationsadsg@gmail.com or call David on 667 733 520.

6th December & 20th December 2021: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more info call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

6th December 2021 to 5th January 2022: Christmas Market in Puerto Banús Marina from 11.00am everyday with musical penguins and much, much more next to the Control Tower.

6th December 2021 to 5th January 2022: Christmas Market in Benalmadena at the entrance of Puerto Marina everyday between 11am and 8pm.

12th December: Malaga Marathon the marathon is expected to attract some 4000 runners from all over Europe. Please see the website at http://zurichmaratonmalaga.es for more information.

17th-20th December 2021 and 3rd-5th January 2022: Jack and the Beanstalk family Pantomime at the Salon Varietes, a spectacular show for all the family. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

25th December 2021: Jive Spain Christmas Dinner being held at Dona Julia Golf Club an amazing deal at 35€pp. For more information email: colin@jivespain.com or see page 13.

31st December 2021: The Swing Years - New Years Eve Party with full buffet, entertainment and lots lots more being held at the Sunborn Yacht Hotel in Gibraltar. For more information email: booking@sunborngibraltar.com or see page 55.

1st & 3rd Mondays: Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group at the Calahonda International Baptist Church, from 11:30am to 2pm for more information call 635 407 255 or 629 893 016.

Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis.

Every 1st Tuesday: Age Concern Coffee Morning at Ricks gin & tonic bar, Estepona Port 11– 1:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771.

Every Tuesday: Age Care Drop In Calahonda. Tuesdays: 11am – 1pm International Baptist Church, near Supersol Los Olivos , Calahonda.

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Fuengirola, Hojar del Jubilado, Los Boliches Friday 11.00am 12.30pm , Entrance Calle Fruita. 1st floor above the fruit market.

Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Coin, La Peña, Calle Rio Guadelhorce 19, Poligono La Rosa, Alhaurin el Grande. Thursday 11am – 1pm.

Every Thursday: Picasso Museum, Malaga FREE ENTRY 5pm and 8pm.

Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm.

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WHITE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CAKE Try this showstopping sponge instead of fruit cake this Christmas.

Our white chocolate cake is a crowd-pleaser and you can buy the meringue decorations, or bake them yourself!

INGREDIENTS:

• 300g salted butter,

chopped, plus extra for the tin

• 200g white chocolate, finely chopped

METHOD:

STEP 1: Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Rub a little butter over the base and sides of two 20cm cake tins (use cake tins rather than sandwich tins as the higher sides work better), then line the base and sides with baking parchment. Melt 150g butter with 100g of the chocolate in a bowl set over a small saucepan of gently simmering water make sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir the butter and chocolate every min or so until it has melted. Set aside to cool a little. STEP 2: Meanwhile, measure 250g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp bicarb and 250g sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and add 150g yogurt, 2 tsp vanilla extract, half the orange zest and juice, 3 eggs and 2 tbsp milk. Whisk every-

• 500g plain flour • 4 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 500g white caster sugar • 300ml natural yogurt • 4 tsp vanilla extract • 1 large orange, zested & juiced • 6 large eggs thing together, then stir in the melted butter and chocolate.

STEP 3: When the cake mixture is smooth (this makes a very wet pourable batter), divide it equally between the two cake tins. Bake on the middle shelf for 25-30 mins, they will look golden and evenly risen when cooked.

Check they are done by pushing a skewer into the centre of the cakes it should come out clean. If there is any wet cake mixture on the skewer, return the cake to the oven for a few more mins, then check again.

STEP 4: Leave the cakes to cool in their tins for 5 mins, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Wash out the tins and repeat steps 1 and 2, to make two more sponges in total. You can make them a day or two before icing, then wrap them in a double layer of cling film

• 4 tbsp milk FOR THE COMPOTE • 200g cranberries • 150g white caster sugar FOR THE ICING •200g white chocolate, finely chopped • 500g salted butter, softened • 750g icing sugar, sifted if lumpy • 280g cream cheese TO DECORATE • Meringue kisses

once cool. They can also be frozen for up to two months.

STEP 5: To make the compote, simmer the cranberries and sugar in a small pan for 4-5 mins until jammy, then leave to cool. STEP 6: For the icing, melt the chocolate, either in 20-30 secs bursts in a microwave or in a bowl over simmering water. Set aside to cool a little. Roughly mash the butter and icing sugar together, then beat until smooth with an electric whisk or mixer.

Add the chocolate and cream cheese and beat again until smooth.STEP 7: To assemble the cake, place one sponge on a cake board the same size as the sponge, then sandwich the other sponges on top with a little icing and the cranberry compote. Use the cake with the neatest edge, flipped upside down, on top to give

your cake a good shape.

STEP 8: Pile about half the remaining icing on top of the cake and use a palette knife to spread it thinly over the top and down the sides of the cake. This is a crumb coat, it catches any crumbs, ensuring the final layer looks clean and professional. Chill the cake for 10-20 mins to firm up the icing or leave it somewhere cool for longer. Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cakes, giving it nice sharp edges. We’ve left some of the cake exposed for the ‘naked’ cake look, or cover it completely if you like.

Will keep for three days.

STEP 9: To decorate the cake: dot the top with meringue kisses that you've either bought or made yourself, edible snowflake decorations and gold leaf, if you like.

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Health & Well Being

FOOD TRENDS FOR 2022 THE FOOD TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2022. IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR! THE BIG TREND PREDICTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR… 2022 ARE ALREADY HERE, CHECK OUT THE DRINKS, FLAVOURS & INNOVATIONS THAT ARE STARTING TO HIT THE SHELVES:

1) ULTRA URBAN FARMING: Ultra Urban Farming: Continuous farming innovations mean more ways to grow in difficult areas, and brands are starting to jump on that new technology to get things growing in the most unexpected places.

2) YUZU: The first of the flavour predictions, this cit- 7) SUNFLOWER SEEDS: rus fruit is mainly cultivated in Japan, Korea, and China and has started popping up in more Western markets in the form of vinaigrettes, and mayos.

3) REDUCETARIANISM: This one goes out to those who are plant-curious but not fully committed to plant-based. When animal products are on the menu, reducetarians make them count, opting for premium grass-fed meat and pasture-raised eggs.

4) HIBUSCUS: The second flavour on this year's list, hibiscus gives food a bright color and bright flavor.

Though it's been a common fixture in teas, it's appearing in fruit spreads, yogurts, and even collagen powders.

5) BUZZ-LESS SPIRITS: This one is pretty self-explanatory more and more brands are emerging with alcohol-free versions of favorite tipples, making mocktails the next beverage to get the craft treatment.

6) GRAINS THAT GIVE BACK: Slightly less

self-explanatory, this trend touches on the way grainbased foods are cluing into their role in the ecosystem and growing more via agriculture practices and farming processes that help address soil health.

Step aside, nut butter; seeds are here to stay. These particular seeds are popping up beyond just seed butters now, in crackers, ice cream bases, and even alt-milks.

8) MORINGA: Moringa has been used for cen-

turies due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. It also has antifungal, antiviral, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Also used for Ayurvedic healing for thousands of years, this superfood is a key ingredient trend to look out for in 2022 beyond just supplements, particularly (like in bars and snacks).

9) FUNCTIONAL FIZZ:

Kombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly consumed for its purported health benefits. Fizzy drinks with benefits are hitting shelves in droves, 2022 will be the year people really start to reach for more functional beverages.

10) TURMERIC: Another ingredient that's been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic healing and traditional cooking, turmeric is predicted to boom even more on the food scene after a handful of years sweeping the wellness scene specifically in packaged foods like cereals, sauerkrauts, & even plant-based ice cream.

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UROLOGY SERVICES

Mr Laurence Stewart MD FRCS Ed FRCS(Urol) Consultant Urologist Laurence Stewart is one of Scotland’s most experienced Consultant Urologists.

He is an international speaker and author in his field and is involved in ongoing education of Urologists in the UK. He has a wealth of experience over his 34 years in the NHS and has been a visiting urologist to Gibraltar for the last six years and is now offering his services on the Costa.

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We meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in Calahonda at the Baptist church 11am until 1pm.

We have a wonderful team of volunteers on hand at each meeting which includes: Nurses, Therapist, lawyers as well as those who provide activities suitable for all stages of dementia.

Through the work that Age Care has done locally for many years we are able to access support from all local and charitable organizations and we work closely with AFA (Asociacion de familiars de Enfermos de Alzheimer) in Los Pacos giving our members access to day care facilities and additional support from a locally based specialist organisation.

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Medical Tips

THE SECRETS TO WHITER TEETH CON’T…

Want Brighter, Whiter Teeth? Have your pearly whites lost their luster because of dingy gray or yellow stains?

Stained teeth can occur as we age, but some common foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth. Do-it-yourself remedies can help whiten teeth, and avoiding substances that stain teeth can stop further discoloration. Use these secrets to whiter teeth to restore your bright smile.

TO KEEP TEETH WHITE, DON'T LIGHT UP: Not only is it bad for your health, smoking is one of the worst offenders when it comes to staining teeth.

Tobacco causes brown stains that penetrate the grooves and pits of tooth enamel. Tobacco stains can be hard to remove by brushing alone.

The longer you smoke, the more entrenched the stains become.

Smoking also causes bad breath and gingivitis (gum disease), and increases the risk of most types of cancer.

FOODS THAT CAUSE them up, but remember result is thin, transluTEETH STAINS: There's to rinse your mouth cent, discolored teeth. another reason to after you drink. These MEDICATIONS THAT watch what you eat. aren't the only teeth- CAN STAIN TEETH: The Some common foods can discolor teeth.

Here's an easy way to tell if a food might be at fault: Anything that can stain a white cotton Tshirt can stain teeth, say dentists. Coffee stains teeth, for example. Other top offenders are beverages such as tea, dark sodas, and fruit juices. These teeth stains develop slowly and become more noticeable as we age.

THINK AS YOU DRINK:

They may be packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, but a glass of red wine, cranberry juice, or grape juice also stains teeth easily. That doesn't mean you should give

staining foods to be antibiotic tetracycline aware of. causes gray teeth in children whose teeth MORE FOODS THAT are still developing.

STAIN TEETH: The deep Antibacterial mouthcolor of these fruits and washes that contain veggies gives them their chlorhexidine or nutritional punch. But cetylpyridinium chloride blueberries, blackbercan also stain teeth. ries, and beets leave Some antihistamines, their colour on teeth as antipsychotic drugs, well. and blood pressure cause SPORTS DRINKS ARE medications TOUGH ON TEETH: While tooth stains, as can iron all sweetened drinks and excess fluoride. If are bad for teeth, some bleaching doesn't help, energy and sports ask your dentist about drinks may be worse, dental bonding, in according to one study which a tooth-colored in General Dentistry. material is applied to Researchers found that teeth. these drinks as well as DON'T FORGET DAILY bottled lemonademay MAINTENANCE: One erode tooth enamel simple strategy can after long-term use. The help maintain white

teeth: brush. Brush at least twice daily. Even better, brush after every meal and snack.

Brushing helps prevent stains and yellow teeth, especially at the gum line. Both electric and sonic toothbrushes may be superior to traditional toothbrushes in removing plaque and surface stains on teeth.

Also, don't forget to floss and use an antiseptic mouthwash daily.

OPEN WIDE AND SAY 'WHITER TEETH!': See

your dentist for regular checkups and professional cleaning. The abrasion and polishing methods dentists use can remove many teeth stains caused by food and tobacco.

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MAYHEM MEDICAL MEDICAL TERMS FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS & SENSATIONS…

HORRIPILATION = Goosebumps or goose pimples ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENTION = Head rush or dizziness from standing up quickly

SYNCHRONOUS DIAPHRAGMATIC FLUTTER = Hiccups GUSTATORY RHINITIS = Runny nose caused by eating spicy food OBDORMITION = A limb ‘going to sleep’ FASCICULATION = A twitching or fluttering muscle VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE = Fainting STERNUTATION = Sneezing PARAESTHESIA = Pins & needles VEISALGIA = A hangover (think we’ll phone in sick over the festive period with this one)!!!

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STRANGE BUTTRUE

Strange Strangebuttrue...

INTERESTING CHRISTMAS FACTS...

DUE TO COVID RETRICTIONS WE ARE ALL a little out practice when it comes to dinner table conversation! IF you need to redirect the topic away from THE controversial, these Christmas facts MAY come to your rescue...

• NOT ALWAYS ON DECEMBER 25TH: While Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the actual date is lost to history. There's no mention of December 25th in the Bible and many historians say Jesus was really born in the spring. Some historians think the date was originally chosen because it coincided with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which honored the agricultural god Saturn with celebrating and gift-giving.

• GIFTING ORIGINS: Christians may have grown up learning that we give gifts at Christmas to mimic the presents the Three Wise Men brought the baby Jesus. But like so many other traditions, that also has its roots in Saturnalia. The pagans originally gave offerings to the gods, too.

• EVERGREENS ARE AN ANCIENT TRADION: The tradition of Christmas trees goes all the way back to ancient Egyptians and Romans, who decorated with evergreens during the winter solstice

to signify that spring would return. So if you deck your halls with a green tree, wreaths or evergreen garland, you're honoring history.

• ST. NICK WAS GENEROUS: You probably already knew that the idea of Santa Claus came from St. Nicholas. The saint wasn't a bearded man who wore a red suit; that tradition came much later.

4th century, the Christian bishop gave away his large inheritance to the poor and rescued women from servitude. In Dutch, his name is Sinter Klaas, which later morphed into Santa Claus in English.

• COCA-COLA CHANGED SANTA'S IMAGE: Before Coca-Cola decided to use his image for advertising, Santa's looks tended more spooky than jolly.

Then, in 1931, the beverage company hired an illustrator named Haddon Sundblom to depict the jolly old elf for magazine ads. Now, kids see visions of sugarplums instead of having Santa-themed nightmares.

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ALL REVVED UP THE LA MOTOR SHOW...

The Los Angeles Motor Show is typically the location for the launch of the biggest SUVs with the biggest engines but it was all change for the show last month.

The new Ford F-100 Eluminator concept. It’s a pure-electric version of the 1978 F-100 pickup truck, powered by the company’s new EV crate motor. This drop-in electric powertrain is designed for classic Fords, allowing them to participate in the electric age.

The Fisker Ocean launches in 2023. With the range-topping model producing 543bhp and offering more than 350 miles of range, the numbers are certainly strong, Watch out Tesla!!

The new 718 Cayman GT4 RS is the car that track drivers have always wanted. More power, 60% more downforce, an uprated chassis, the engine from the 911 GT3 and air intakes air through vents in the rear quarter panels. The 0-100kmh time of 3.4 seconds is half a second faster than a regular GT4. It lapped the Nurburgring in 7:04.511, 23.6 seconds faster than the standard GT4.

Mini’s future will be bolder than ever as the brand prepares to launch a new generation of vehicles from 2023 onwards. Most are fresh versions of current cars, but the company has teased us with brave expansion plans introducing two new models including a compact electric SUV

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Subaru showcased the latest WRX. It promises to stretch the performance of Subaru’s rally-inspired saloon further than ever. A larger 2.4-litre turbocharged flat-four produces 267bhp, with a new, stiffer chassis and suspension that’s supposedly more capable over rough terrain, the WRX should be a step on from the old model.

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ocal Info ---

Emergency Numbers

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

112 091 092 062

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Medical

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

Health Centres Marbella 952 769 946

Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046

Consulates 952 352 300 952 475 108 952 226 373 952 604 383 952 212 442 952 226 590 952 474 891

Tourist Information

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Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Town Halls

Fire Brigade

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

Transport Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus

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

Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100

Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda.

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa).

Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina)

Cinemas All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week.

Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La Cañada 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 December 2021: Day Of The Constitution (National Holiday) 8th December 2021: Immaculate Conception (National Holiday) 22nd December 2021: El Gordo lottery the biggest prize of the year!

25th December 2021: Christmas Day (National Holiday) 26th December 2021: St Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day) 1st January 2022: New Years Day (National Holiday)

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during December 2021...

Capricorn December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 20th

Aries March 21st April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

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Capricorn, your relationships may take an unexpected turn this month because there are multiple conditions for ending some ties, emotional or otherwise. The solar eclipse on December 4th, may reveal some secrets or issues might come to light and some older unresolved situations become current once more. If you’re single then the Venus-Pluto conjunction that happens in Capricorn, may surprise with love and boy you’ll fall hard. The solar eclipse can have an impact on professional ties and maybe your income. You might feel undervalued, disappointed or betrayed, which may make you change jobs or maybe even areas of work. The month sees you with enough energy to succeed in getting all your ducks in a row, bouncing back, and regaining your physical and mental balance. Reconnecting with your family over the festive period will fill up your soul with joy and help you feel more secure.

Aquarius, the solar eclipse of December 4th, has a powerful impact on your relationships. As a result, ever since the beginning of December you might be troubled by various doubts about the future of your marriage or, if you’re not married, the future of your long-term relationship. Take the powerful energy of this term and together with your partner get your life as a couple in order. If you are single first 13 days of December 2021 are more favorable for meeting someone interesting. But don’t push things and start making promises because you risk ending up in an unpleasant situation. The solar eclipse could also mark a turning point in some professional ties. The astrological transits of December 2021 suggest that your family is by your side and helps you to find a new job or reinvent yourself professionally. Give yourself more time to relax and rest and deal first with your health, if lately you’ve been ignoring some symptoms.

Pisces, your love life is looking pretty murky this month. The solar eclipse on December 4th could result in you going through an emotional crisis, a tough time on the home front. If you’re in such a situation, don’t make rash decisions and give yourself time to think about it until next year. If you are single, then unexpected crushes or fun flirting comes your way nothing of note though just a quick Christmas fling… On the work front you end up concluding that you’re working too much for too little money while others realise that if you want more, you need to start working hard and prove to be serious and perseverant. Your income level depends particularly on your professional reputation, on how you managed to prove your worth and practical skills. On December 29th, Jupiter returns into your sign, inspiring and energising you, this helps you regain the confidence in yourself and in what life has to give you.

Aries, if you are looking for love then the solar eclipse on December 4th may start a longdistance romance like you see in the movies. If you’re involved in a relationship or even married and your connection isn’t working out, you might feel a sudden need to get some distance from your other half for a while. Money, personal worth and income seem to be touchy topics with you this month.

The planets are stirring the pot this month and under these astrological circumstances, it would be wise to steer clear of power-plays and incorrect financial maneuvers be very careful with whom you get associated, because there’s a risk of becoming the scapegoat for other people’s games. You’re full of energy this month, your optimism and confidence in your own devices help you in everything you do. But keep a sense of proportion and your head!

Taurus, your relationship is on fire now, and you are building it to last on a very deep level.

If you are single then, this term gives you the chance to start a serious connection and have great fun. In December 2021, money is still a complicated topic. The solar eclipse of December 4th activates a turning point. Forces are out of your control, and you need to take more responsibility and show more restraint. Issues are back in focus and a change of direction you’ve been postponing since February. Throughout summer you’ve had enough time to ponder on things, so now it’s time to get to work and truly reinvent yourself, not just contemplate it or make vague plans. It’s time change what’s bothering you, the fears you’re dealing with. You should rest more, try to change your lifestyle, and attempt to release some toxic habits and connections that are really bad for you.

Gemini, you start off December 2021 with a solar eclipse on the 4th of the month. This may mark a turning point in your marriage but will build a path towards making constructive changes. If this involves a break up then don’t rush into starting a new connection, but give yourself a break and draw some conclusions and rebalance yourself mentally and emotionally. If you are single, then you could be resuming the bond with a person from the past but striving to write a new story under different terms. The solar eclipse also has a powerful impact on business partnerships and contractual ties of any kind. As a result, during the days around the eclipse there might be an event or situation that makes you claim some material benefits or ask to renegotiate some collaboration or association contracts. Prepare your relaunch, but in a realistic way!

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius November 22nd December 21st

Cancer, all you need is love in December 2021. Your thoughts are to be lead nowhere else.

Mars helps you act bravely on an emotional level. If you want to declare your love to someone, do it before December 13th and be mindful not to overdo it! If you are in a marriage that is complicated or troubled by conflict, cheating or lack of mutual trust then Venus, Pluto and Mercury’s energy favours an open dialogue, to the point, and calmly and pragmatically discussing matters related to life as a couple.

On the work front if you are displeased with income or how you’re treated at work now you get the chance to make a change and try something else. Relationships are very important during this term, both professionally and on a personal level. Be careful who you take on as an ally and for what reason! You should reorganise your daily schedule so that you have enough time to relax and rest.

Leo, December 2021 starts with a solar eclipse on the 4th, that can mark a turning point emotionally. It’s time to clear up for yourself what your needs are and what you expect from a connection and what you’re willing to give to a relationship. Professionally, there’s a lot to sort out so you should make the time and energy for deciding how you want to move forward and where you want to go next. It’s time to take care of the details and, if you own a business, improve your public image and perhaps even prepare a repositioning on the market or in relation to your competition.

When it comes to income, you stand to gain from the transit of Mercury as of December 13th, and Jupiter’s transit as of December 28th. If you’ve been going overboard lately, if you’ve overdone it with nights spent partying or at work, now is time to stop & go back to a healthier you.

Virgo, In love, things tend to become complicated in December 2021, don’t rush into making any decisions with long-term impact until the New Year. If you’re single, at a New Year’s party you might meet someone with whom you end up spending your entire life. Or, if you’re already involved or even married, you might succeed in improving your connection even beyond your wildest dreams. You have made significant professional or business changes in 2021. If you’ve kept hesitating and postponing these necessary changes then in December situations or events may force, you to take emergency measures. You should be very careful about how you spend your money and try to limit your expenses for fun or holiday gifts. You need to make more time for your loved ones this Christmas, bury the hatchet and try to reach useful conclusions from your past experiences. Listen to your gut feelings!

Libra, December 2021 looks to be very intense emotionally and you might deal with situations that have bothered you before. Take this as a good opportunity to clear the air and not to fight with your other half. If you are single then you should be cautious and not rush into anything, have fun and see where Christmas festivities take you. The month starts with some material instability.

Sometimes you might feel like life just isn’t running to your advantage advantage and everything is messing up your plans. Professionally, a lot depends on how you communicate, how you present your ideas. 2022 gives you real chances at making professional progress, finding a job fitting your hopes, standing out in your area of work or, if you own a business, taking it to a higher level. Get ready for success!

Scorpio, December 2021 sees your relationship going through issues and plot twists. Many of these seem to be the consequences of some wrong decisions you’ve made in February and/or June, or of the fact that you kept postponing making some necessary decisions. A significant astrological event on December 29th sees the energy induced by the transit of Jupiter through skies this is very favourable for those who want to begin a relationship and to those who want to repair one and reconnect emotionally with their other half. On the work front It’s also very likely to pick up on multiple errors you’ve made in the past when it comes to managing your material resources, which gives you the chance to correct them and reduce your losses. Sagittarius transits through your sign this month, where it feels at home. As a result, you have more physical energy and feel more optimistic and maybe even more cheerful.

Sagittarius, December begins with a solar eclipse which will bring with it both transformation and reinvention. At the time of the eclipse, your relationship could go through a tough time. If you’re single then after December 13th, 2021, you attract people in droves and your luck increases if you want to win someone over. Listen carefully to everything said by the one you want to connect with and keep their desires in mind. That’s the only way to make what you have to offer truely shine. On the work front some Sagittarians might go through a personal turning point, and revise the direction you want to go in. This might lead towards the decision of seeking out another job or even changing areas of work.

Mars is giving you lots of energy transiting your sign as of December 13th, you might be partying hard but you also need to rest and save up your energy.

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Solutions on page 82

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Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are all anagrams are in The World of Sports: Events, People, Things & Places... Can you work out what they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

NEWSMEN THAT TIP (7,7)

2) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

FAT HOGS IN TORMENT (10,6)

3) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

RESCUED FLOP (4,7)

4) _ _ _ _ _

ADVISE VETS (5,5)

FOOTBALL CLUB

FAMOUS GOLFER

_____

5) _ _ _ _ _ _

OLYMPIAN

SNOOKER PLAYER

_________

FRICTION HER LIDS (7,9) FORMER ATHELETE

Guess The Celeb

A

B

Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser DEATH IN THE DESERT...

A thief was found dead and the police were unable to solve the mystery behind the death.

The dead man was found in a desert naked with half a toothpick clasped in his hand.

Before his death, the man along with his three friends were spotted by a witness crossing the desert using a hot air balloon. The witness also mentioned that all four men threw their clothes overboard because the balloon was losing the attitude because of overweight.

Hercule Poirot was called in to solve the death and he immediately tells everyone how the thief died.

Can you figure out how?

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Crossword Across: 1. Arachnid (6) 4. Not a winner (5) 8. Knocked over (5) 9. Finished work (7) 10. Lasts (7) 11. So be it (4) 12. Peak (3) 14. By word of mouth (4) 15. A curved structure(4) 18. Not me (3) 21. As well (4) 23. Caused by nature (7) 25. Natural sugar (7) 26. Collection of links (5) 27. Premium bond selector (5) 28. Crown or family (6) Down: 1. Shallow fry (6) 2. Person privy to a secret (7) 3. Wholly (8) 4. Allows (4) 5. Go away (5) 6. Competed again (6) 7. Have faith in (5) 13. Tiny part (8) 16. Small bouquet (7) 17. Bracelet (6) 19. Beneath (5) 20. Involuntary eye closings (6) 22. Reject (5) 24. Finished (4)

Name The Film

A Two neighbours have it out after one of B them decorates his house for the holidays so brightly that it can be seen from space staring: Matthew Broderick & Danny DeVito (2006).

Santa's clumsy son sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than two hours (2011).

Say What You See...

working TIME

DOOUT

i fell i fell i fell i fell i fell i fell

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A budding young actor was very put out when he wasn’t picked to be Joseph in his school play. However he was asked to be Innkeeper No. 1 in an effort to keep him quiet, or so his teacher thought! When Mary & Joseph approached him to ask if there was any room at the inn, he replied: “Yes, come right in!

We have a lovely room overlooking the pool!”

How do snowmen get around?

On their icicles.

After a festive night out on the tiles a slightly tipsy young man proudly shows off his new flat to his friends, leading the way through to his bedroom, there is a big brass gong. “What’s that for?”

One of the guests asks.

“That’s the talking clock,” the man replies.

“How does it work?” asked his friend. “Watch…”

The man said, giving it a whack with a hammer.

Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, “For goodness sake, it’s two o’clock in the morning!”

The United Kingdom is to provide special support to those self-identify as gnomes, fairies or pixies...

It'll be known as the National Elf Service.

What’s the difference between snowmen & snowwomen?

Snowballs.

A sign of the times... As a little girl climbed onto Santa's lap, Santa asked the usual, "And what would you like for Christmas?" The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped: "Didn't you get my E-mail?"

What do you call an elf who sings?

A wrapper!

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I gave up alcohol last year...

Worst 15 minutes of my life.

The 4 stages of life: 1. You believe in Santa Claus 2. You don't believe in Santa Claus 3. You dress up as Santa Claus 4. You look like Santa Claus

At a monastery high in the mountains, the monks have a rigid vow of silence. Only at Christmas, and only by one monk, and only with one sentence, is the vow allowed to be broken.

One Christmas, Brother Thomas is allowed to speak and he says, "I like the mashed potatoes we have with the Christmas turkey!" and he sits down. Silence ensues for 365 days.

The next Christmas, Brother Michael gets his turn, and he says "I think the mashed potatoes are lumpy and I hate them!" Once again, silence for 366 days (it's leap year).

The following Christmas, Brother Paul rises and says, "I am fed up with this constant bickering!"

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puzzle

Answers from 18, 26, 32, 76 & 77

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What Am I?

Anger Making Anagrams

A Christmas Cracker

1) Matthew Pinsent 2) Nottingham Forest 3) Fred Couples 4) Steve Davis 5) Linford Chrisitie

Guess the Year 1972

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Dan Brown 2) The Lira 3) Copenhagen 4) Flax 5) Spain & Portugal 6) Brown 7) Ravens 8) Dead Sea 9) Twins 10) Lot 11) Mike Tyson 12) Australia 13) They cannot retract their claws 14) A5 15) Leinster 16) Lincoln & York 17) Lactose 18) The Edge 19) Juniper 20) Scalpel 21) Cluedo 22) Queen Victoria 23) The Liver 24) Exodus 25) QWERTY 26) An Isobar 27) Seven 28) Apollo 11 29) Ringo Starr 30) California

Guess The Celeb a) Dwayne Johnson b) Emma Stone

Brain Teaser Answers Hercule Poirot explains that the balloon was losing attitude so all friends decided to take off their clothes in order to decrease the overall weight but when balloon continues to lose the attitude they decide one of them need to jump to the desert to decrease the weight. The man who must jump is decided by the famous death game where one who picks the shortest toothpick must die.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) Deck the Halls (2006) b) Arthur Christmas (2011)

Say What You See a) Working Overtime b) Do Without c) Eiffel Tower 82

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