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Business Directory

Puzzles & Quizzes What’s On Guide

Horoscopes Local Info

Kids Page Jokes

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Happy Christmas!!!

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Ed’s Note..

So here we are in the last month of the year and what a year it has been!

Quite how we got here so quickly I don’t know, this year truly has flown...

Enjoy this Christmas, and remember it isn’t all about the shopping, cooking, stressing yourself out and generally having a nightmare time… 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 Year. Enjoy!

in the December Magazine...

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A Man’s World: Man V’s computer and we think the computers winning!

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Medical Section... The A-Z of medical healthcare on the Costa del Sol. If you need any advise on any medical matter look here...

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All revved up - What if Santa couldn't find his sleigh this year? What car would he drive? We take a look...

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What’s On Guide.... Fancy and day out with the kids or a night out at the ballet lots going on this month up and down the Costa del Sol.

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Solutions on page 76 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

The Kids Page: Olaf and gang are helping the festivities this month!

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Business Directory... Can’t find that all-important contact information see page 72.

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Solutions on page 76 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

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The Jokes Page: Laugh out loud or get some giggles on page 68!!!

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How well are you marketing yourself? Some funny ways to do your own PR this month…

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A Woman’s World

MARKETING FOR US LADIES….!

• You see a gorgeous bloke at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm amazing in bed." That's Direct Marketing.

• You're out shopping for knickers with a bunch of girlfriends and see a gorgeous hunk buying some sexy lingerie. You persuade one of your mates to go up to him and point to you and whisper in his ear: "She's amazing in bed."

That's Product Endorsement.

• A gorgeous hunk saunters up to you at a Christmas party, notices the wedding ring on your left hand, and realises though you may be amazing in bed, he will never know for sure. He's been a victim of False Advertising.

• You see a guy at a party that makes your knees shake and your knickers melt. You go up to him and get his mobile number. The next day you call him and say, "Hi, I'm amazing in bed."

That's Telemarketing.

• You're in a bar and see a gorgeous guy drinking on his own. You hitch up your skirt, fluff your hair and walk up to him and buy him a drink. You drop your handbag and when he stoops down to pick it up, you accidentally brush your lips against his and murmur: "By the way, I'm amazing in bed."

That's Public Relations.

• You're out walking and a drop-dead gorgeous hunk comes up to you and says straight out: "I hear you're just so amazing in bed." That's Brand Recognition.

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HOT GOSS!

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DANNIELLA WESTBROOK FOR CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER...

Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat, which can mean only one thing.

It's time to speculate about who's going into Celebrity Big Brother next year! The rumour mill reckons that former EastEnders starlet and the women with the most famous septum in Britain is being lined up for a slot on the show. Because she did so well in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! right? LOL – she quit after nine days saying she missed her kids.

Which is actually rather sweet. It's thought that Danni has signed a £250,000 deal to appear in January's series of Celebrity Big Brother. And could be a profile and cash boost for the much-loved star, who has been spotted working in an East End pie and mash shop. Danni in CBB? Bring it on.

IS SPENCER MATTHEWS GOING TO REHAB? His family are said to be “distraught”.The former Made in Chelsea star was forced to leave the jungle after just three days. It's thought that he rowed with show producers after they refused to give him the “steroid-based medication” he’d been taking to bulk up for a charity boxing match.

Now it's thought that a stint in rehab could be the next step for the disgraced reality TV star. It's not clear whether Spencer tried to smuggle the drugs in with him, or had asked show bosses for them when he was in camp. But what is clear, is that leaving was not his choice.

‘SHE’S THE ONE’... TOWIE’s James Argent breaks his silence on proposal plans with Lydia Bright, it looks like it’s almost time for Arg to pop the question.So when’s it going to be, Arg? Asked if he would be proposing over the festive season, he said: ‘It’s not far off until Christmas, I’m not quite prepared as of yet.’ The TOWIE veteran added: ‘When the time’s right, it’s right.’ Well…we’re on tenterhooks, then!

Take your bets, folks…

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HOT TV GOSS!

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BBC ONE IS REMAKING THE GOOD LIFE, ARE YOU BEING SERVED? New versions of Up Pompeii! and Keeping Up Appearances have also been ordered, with each show at a different stage of development, Broadcast reports. The series of 30-minute specials will mark 60 years since Hancock's Half Hour became the first sitcom on British TV. They become the most recent classic shows to be revisited by the BBC after the broadcaster announced it was remaking Ronnie Barker's Porridge.It was previously reported that the series will be brought back with a BBC pilot centred around Norman Fletcher's (Barker) grandson, who will be serving time for computer hacking.

ITV TO START SHOOTING NEW SERIES OF COLD FEET… All the original cast will be involved except Helen Baxendale. Obviously… ITV has confirmed that filming will begin in February 2016 for a brand new series of Cold Feet. It previously ran for five series from 1997 – 2003 the upcoming sixth series will be eight episodes long and feature all of the original actors bar Helen because, well, you know…

Rachel died. Creator Mike Bullen said: "They've still got lots of life to look forward to, though they're not necessarily the years one looks forward to!"….. We can’t wait!

STRICTLY COME DANCING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL LINE-UP REVEALED – For starters former champions Abbey Clancy, Harry Judd and Tom Chambers will all be back after lifting the Gliiterball Trophy in 2013, 2011 and 2008 respectively, eek!

Abbey will dance with Brendan Cole whilst Harry is partnered with Joanne Clifton and Tom is taking to the floor with Oti Mabuse. Lisa Snowdon features in the line-up dancing with last year’s professional champion Pasha Kovalev. Many Strictly Come Dancing fans will be thrilled to hear that Alison Hammond will be putting on her dance shoes once again too. This time around she’ll be partnered by Robin Windsor. Roll on Chrsitmas Day!

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IT’S A CRACKER...

They're corny and seldom improve with the telling, but Christmas lunch wouldn't be complete without the chorus of groans that corny cracker jokes always provoke.

Here are some of the classics....

What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claustrophobia!

What do they sing at a snowman's birthday party?

Freeze a jolly good fellow.

Why does Santa have three gardens?

So he can 'ho ho ho'!

What does Miley Cyrus have at Christmas?

Twerky!

What do vampires sing on New Year's Eve? Auld Fang Syne.

Why did Santa's helper see the doctor?

Because he had a low "elf" esteem!

What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days!

What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck?

A Christmas Quacker!

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What is the best Christmas present in the world?

A broken drum, you just can't beat it!

How did Scrooge win the football game?

The ghost of Christmas passed!

Who is Santa's favorite singer? Elf-is Presley!

What do Santa's little helpers learn at school?

The elf-abet!

Did Rudolph go to school? No. He was Elf-taught!

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite!

Who hides in the bakery at Christmas?

A mince spy!

What does Santa do with fat elves?

He sends them to an Elf Farm!

What did Adam say to his wife on the day before Christmas? It's Christmas, Eve! How many letters are in the Christmas alphabet?

25. There’s "no EL"!

What's the most popular Christmas wine? 'I don't like Brussels sprouts!'

We hope you have a cracking Christmas!

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Costa Rents

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A GOLF TRIP IN...

Deepest, Darkest Ireland On a golf tour in Ireland, Tiger Woods drives his Mercedes into a petrol station in a remote part of the Irish countryside.

The pump attendant who knows absolutely nothing about golf, greets him in a typical Irish manner completely unaware of who the golfing pro was.

"Top of the mornin' toyer, sir" says the attendant.

Tiger nods a quick, 'hello' and bends forward to pick up the nozzle.

As he does so, two tees fall out of his shirt pocket onto the ground.

"What be those?" asks the attendant.

"They're called tees," replies Tiger.

"Well, what on this God's earth are dey for?" inquires the Irishman.

"They're for resting my balls on when I'm driving," says Tiger.

“Jaysus," says the Irishman, "Mercedes think of everything!"

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Life from a different perspective…

A boat docked in a tiny seaside village. A businessman tourist complimented the local fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. "Not very long," answered the fisherman. "But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the businessman. The fisherman explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family. The businessman asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, play the guitar, and sing a few songs... I have a full life." The businessman interrupted, "I have an MBA from Harvard, and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat." "And after that?" asked the fisherman. Then the businessman replied… "With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middleman, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to the city, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise." "How long would that take?" asked the fisherman. “Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years," replied the businessman. "And after that?" “Afterwards?

Well my Friend, That's when it gets really interesting," answered the businessman, laughing. "When your business gets really big, you can start selling stocks and make millions!" "Millions? Really? And after that?" said the fisherman."After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings doing what you like and enjoying your friends."

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TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Traditionally, which day are pancakes eaten on?

2) How many pieces are there in a chess game?

3) Bronze is an alloy of what two metals smelted together?

4) Which Japanese word translates into English as "empty orchestra"?

5) In Monopoly, what colour is the set: ‘Trafalgar Square, Fleet Street and Strand’?

6) In which US state is Hollywood situated?

7) What is the chemical name for ‘laughing gas’?

8) What do the letters RSVP stand for?

9) What is the target number in the card game ‘Pontoon’?

10) According to tradition, where must a true Cockney be born to be so called?

11) What is the name of the

poker hand containing three of a kind and a pair?

12) In which month is St George’s Day? 13) What do the initials FBI stand for?

14) Which side of a boat is 'port'?

15) In which modern day country would you find the region of Transylvania?

16) What is the name of the American national anthem?

17) Which ‘death game’ involves a pistol and a single bullet?

18) What is the name of the latest Bond film released in October 2015?

19) What does 'Dot dot dot, dash dash dash, dot dot dot' spell out in Morse Code?

20) In connection with food what does the M stand for in

GM food?

21) Which car name translates as 'people's car'?

22) Which triangle are ships said to have got lost in and never been seen again?

23) What is the hardest substance in the human body?

24) Where in a boat is the stern?

25) In which group of islands is Tenerife?

26) What do the initials in NATO stand for?

27) What is a Zepplin?

28) Which US State is known as 'The Sunshine State'?

29) How many words is a picture said to be worth?

30) What is the name of the mountain face in the USA into which the faces of four US presidents have been carved?

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Established in a high profile position in an excellent location on the busy A7 /N340. It is very well known with lots of regular clients, also has a great footfall because of it’s location.

Choice of 2 FANTASTIC Restaurants 69.000€ - 135.000€ Between San Pedro and Estepona.

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Buggy Safari Business, Costa del Sol: 32.500€

This Quad biking and buggy business is extremely popular and is known to be one of the best of its type on the Costa del Sol. The reviews on Trip advisor are fantastic.

Warehouse TO LET: 1200€ PCM, Benalmadena

The workshop area is on two levels and consists of around 125m2 at ground floor level and an upper level of around 90m2.

In addition there is a well-appointed first floor office with facilities.

Car Body Shop & Sprayers, Marbella: 45.000€

This highly respected car body shop and sprayers is located in the very centre of Marbella and is used to repairing cars after accidents for private customers and insurance companies.

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There was a very, very tall coconut tree and there are 4 animals, a Lion, a Chimpanzee, a Giraffe, and a Squirrel, who pass by They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree

Who do you guess will win?

Your answer will reflect your personality So think carefully..... Try and answer within 30 seconds.....

Got your answer?

If your answer is: Lion = you're dull Chimpanzee = you're a moron Giraffe = you're a complete idiot Squirrel = you're just hopelessly stupid

A COCONUT TREE DOESN'T HAVE BANANAS Obviously you're stressed and overworked You should take some time off and relax!

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Think you’ve been clever this year? Been out shopping already for that special someone in your life? Before you get too smug about the fantastic pressie you’ve bought your other half with your clubcard points check out Christmas present guide of what not to buy them...

Top worst gifts to buy a woman 1)

Never give a woman any kind of household appliance or something that is going to make ‘housework’ easier. For instance, a blender, a toaster, a new vacuum, or anything in a informercial. One allowed choice is a new washing machine with a turbo spin cycle. (Makes laundry day go by pretty fast when you can at least sit on it during spindry and end up smiling the rest of the day.)

2) Any bulk cleaning supplies, “Honey, I got

you that large box of Persil you’ve been after.” “This Mr Muscle oven cleaner should last you a while.” All I can say is, if you do, be prepared to run.

3) Do not buy gifts for yourself and pretend

they are for her. “Honey, I'm sure you'll get a lot of use out of the new drill I bought you.” By then she will have put it to good use by drilling a quarter inch hole into the side of your skull for even thinking she would accept such a lame gift.

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4) Any lingerie made of flannel, such as a pair of feet pajamas, a Little Mermaid or Barney cartoon character nightie. It gives her the idea that you do not consider her the beautiful woman that she is. Take out that wallet and buy her something sexy from Ann Summers.

5) Do not give her a gift certificate to Weight Watchers. Most men would know better, especially the ones who have learned the correct response to “Do these trousers make me look fat?” If you are one of the poor souls who still doesn't get it and purchased a gift like this, be prepared for the silent treatment for at least a month. A better alternative would be hiring a Chippendale dancer as a personal trainer to get her motivated into getting fit.

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Last but not least, never buy a woman anti-wrinkle cream, or a book on “How not to be nasty Sunday through to Saturday.” These are not considered gifts, they are considered reasons for seriously injuring the person who bought it and just may stand up in court of law.

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Think you’ve been clever this year? Been out shopping already for that special someone in your life?

Before you get too smug about the fantastic pressie you’ve bought your other half with your clubcard points check out Christmas present guide of what not to buy them...

Top worst gifts to buy a man

1) Any clothing, especially ties: Skinny ties,

2) Grilling equipment: BBQ tools, REALLY? I’m a man I like to be in charge of the summer grilling. But this is the male equivalent of buying a woman a whisk. And would you ever want me buying you a whisk?

5) Smussy, cutesy stuff: What you want him to get you. What do I mean? The things that are really on your wish list, like framed pictures of the two of you, 'I love you' images with hearts, poetry, gift baskets filled with fruits, chocolates and sparkling cider, and of course, a stuffed animal holding a heart. Anything that proves you're the cutest couple ever YEY is a big no no….

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6) Scented things: Keep the strawberry can-

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Really want any man requires at Crimbo is peace and quite no shopping trips for last minute gifts and 100% conA stuffed reindeer, Santa or elf: Pretty trol of the TV remote… Simple!

bow ties even Homer Simpson ties (honelty?) they are a work item ladies, who wants a work item as a present? You would buy a sellotape dispenser for a gift now would you?

A Monthly grooming subscription: The perfect way to say: Even if our relationship doesn’t last, you’ll be burdened with the memory of it for the rest of the year with this monthly beard oil delivered to your door. Even the most manscaped among us don’t really use THAT many grooming products a year?

dles and scented lotions for yourself. We don't really care if our place smells 'delicious'.

much, we don't want anything stuffed, holding a candy cane or a heart. Your man is not 10 years old you know…

This is Molly...

Meet Molly she is a small dog weighing 6-7kg she was born on the 18th of March 2013. We rescued her form a dog pound.

She is brown with white patches and of mixed breed.

Molly is very shy at the moment but would love a new home wtih lots of affection and cuddles.

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A VERY CLEVER COMPUTER…

A Man’s World

One day, Pete complained to his friend, "My elbow really hurts. I guess I should see a doctor." His friend said, "Don't do that. There's a computer at the pharmacy that can diagnose anything quicker and cheaper than a doctor.

Simply put in a sample of your urine, and the computer will diagnose your problem and tell you what you can do about and it will only cost you €10.00." Pete figured he had nothing to lose, so he filled a jar with a urine sample and went to the drug store.

Finding the computer, he poured in the sample and deposited the €10.00.

The computer started making some noise and various lights started flashing. After a brief pause, out popped a small slip of paper which read: 1. You have tennis elbow.

2. Soak your arm in warm water, avoid heavy labor.

3. It will be better in two weeks.......

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That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was and how it would change medical science forever, he began to wonder if this computer could be fooled. He decided to give it a try. He mixed together some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, and urine samples from himself his wife and his daughter. He went back to the pharmacy, located the computer, poured in the sample and deposited the €10.00.

The machine again made the usual noises, flashed its alights, and printed out the following analysis: 1. Your tap water is too hard.

2. Get a water softener.

3. Your dog has ringworm.

4. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo.

5. Your daughter is using drugs.

6. Put her in a rehabilitation clinic.

7. Your wife is pregnant ....... twin girls.

They aren't yours. Get a lawyer.

8. And if you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better.

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forty-five it’s years time for that divorce...

A man in Scotland calls his son in London the day before Christmas Eve and says,“I hate to ruin your day but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough.”

'Dad, what are you talking about?' the son screams.

“We can't stand the sight of each other any longer” the father says.

“We're sick of each other and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Leeds and tell her.”

Franticly, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.

“Like hell they're getting divorced!” she shouts, “I'll take care of this!”

She calls Scotland immediately, and screams at her father “You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow.

Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?” and hangs up.

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife.

'Sorted! They're coming for Christmas - and they're paying their own way.'

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Medical Tips

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Hangover Cures...

It’s that time of year when we all get a little merry and maybe have a bit more Christmas cheer than is good for us! If you have overdone it at the Christmas do here a few hangover facts and cures…. Splitting headaches, sickness, dizziness, dehydration: anyone who's ever drunk too much knows the consequences of it.

BEFORE THE BIG NIGHT...

Line your stomach: You’ve

probably heard people waffling on about how dangerous it is to go out on an empty stomach, well turns out there’s truth to that. If you eat a greasy meal before you go out the fat will help to line the walls of your stomach, which slows down the rate of alcohol absorption (note, it doesn’t stop it, just slows down) which means you’ll be less likely to wake up with a splitting headache. Drinking a full glass of milk will also have the same effect.

Drink LOADS of water:

Drinking alcohol blocks the creation of a chemical called vasopressin. This means that your kidneys will send water straight to

AFTER THE BIG NIGHT...

Painkillers: Your first thought

will probably be to reach for some painkillers, and it’s not a bad shout as they will help with your headache – just make sure to pick the right ones. Aspirin will do the trick, but it can wreak havoc if you’ve got a sensitive stomach and leave you feeling sick and worse than you were before. Much safer to just stick to the ibuprofen, but only the recommended dose. Extra tip: If you can manage it get up at around 7am, drink loads of water, take an Ibuprofen and then go back to sleep. You’ll wake up healed (kind of)!

Drink more water: Yeah, we

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the bladder instead of absorbing into the body and is the reason you need so many damn toilet trips once you ‘break the seal’. Drinking booze can expel up to four times as much water, which can lead to you getting dehydrated, the main cause of those dreaded hangover headaches and dry mouths.

so are a much better idea.

know, this one is getting a bit repetitive now. But seriously, you need to make up for all that water you lost last night. If you do manage to drag yourself out of bed the make sure to take a bottle with you on your travels.

Don’t start drinking again:

Don’t overdo it on the dance moves: Now we love a

good dance but don’t overdo it or you will feel worse in the morning.

You’ll end up getting even more dehydrated and depleting your energy levels even faster. No need a to be a party pooper though, just Keep it light: As you’ve proba- make sure you don’t go too wild. bly already figured from trial and Pace yourself: Most health error, different types of alcohol proorganisations think that guys duce different types of should not drink more that 3-4 hangover. This is down to the conunits of booze a day, or 2-3 if you’re geners in the drink, something a girl. To put this in perspective a which is produced when the alcosmall glass of wine is about 1.5 hol is fermented. As a rule, there are units and a beer somewhere more congeners in darker drinks between 2 and 3. It also takes your such as red wine, whiskey or navy body around 1 hour to break down rum. White wine, vodka and gin on 1 unit of alcohol. the other hand contain much less,

Hair of the dog? Forget it! Drinking more might ease your pain for a few hours but it will only make the crash even worse when you get to it. It’s also a slippery slope to constant drinking, which is by no Eat sensibly: Eating, even if it means healthy or desirable. seems like the worst idea in the world, is really important for get- Sleep it off: One of the other ting you on the road to recovery. side effects of drinking is the disYou can’t eat just anything, but ruption of your sleep cycle, which is there are a few options. Depending one of the reasons you still feel a on how bad you feel, eggs or a fry bit pants even if you did get a up are a great option as they help decent amount of sleep. Combat replace fatty acids and break down this the only way you know how the alcohol in your liver. If you’re and just sleep some more. If you’re feeling super delicate eating some not going to be productive anybanana or potatoes in the morning way, you might as well focus on getting right as rain. will also help.

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Health & Well Being

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AU REVOIR AVOCADO! The six new superfoods that promise to get rid of FAT – If

you are looking to kick start your healthily eating after Christmas here are some of the latest. Cinnamon raises metabolism whilst wormwood tea helps get rid of toxins. Drink a tablespoon of coconut vinegar to kick start your morning. Fat-busting foods are not new with avocados, chillies and green leafy vegetables all hailed as saviours in the fight against flab. But now there are six new super foods which promise to cut through fat faster, resulting in a leaner and more toned figure.

COCONUT VINEGAR

Coconut vinegar is very similar to other vinegars in its fermentation and used primarily in Southeast Asian cuisine. It is a great food, as it is very low in calories and carbohydrates, placing it very low on the glycemic index, which means it will not raise your blood sugar levels. It is also high in minerals, especially potassium, which helps you control your blood sugars and speeds up the metabolisaiton of sugar as a whole. Mix it with a tablespoon of warm water and use it as a detox to kick-start your morning, or alternatively, add a dash to your salad dressing!

CINNAMON

This spice can help raise the speed of your metabolism. Cinnamon also helps prevent an increased storage of fat, which aids you in losing weight. Cinnamon can also lower blood sugar levels, high levels of which are closely linked to weight gain and obesity. You can have cinnamon as a hot drink, by adding it to your tea, or alternatively, you can sprinkle it on your morning cereal and even add it to various pastries.

seaweed, it can be added as an accompaniment to your dinner or lunch, or as a delicious sushi seasoning, if you make sushi yourself.

TURMERIC MILK

Turmeric stimulates your gallbladder to produce bile acids. Bile acids helps you break down food and digest fat, which is why turmeric can improve your digestion system and help you control your weight and help prevent bloating and gas. The best way is to just drink it as it is, however, make sure it is to your taste, as it can be quite spicy!

POMEGRANATE JUICE

Pomegranates are rich in fibre, which makes you feel more full after you have eaten and will (hopefully) mean you consume fewer calories later. The anti-oxidants in pomegranates can also encourage healthy digestion and in turn help you control your body weight.

WORMWOOD TEA

Wormwood is a good way to detoxify your body. It speeds up your metabolism and digestion, making KELP your body rid itself of toxins much quicker. However, Kelp is a favourite with the Japanese, which they con- make sure that you drink it in moderation and for no sume in large quantities. Kelp is very rich in minerals longer than four weeks, as it can cause an adverse and vitamins, which is especially beneficial for speed- effect. ing up your digestion. Kelp is also a great source of iodine, which speeds up your metabolism, which is perfect if you want to lose weight. As kelp is similar to

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Medical Mayhem

80 and still causing choas....

Jane and Arlene are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Jane pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette, and continues smoking.

Arlene: What in the hell is that?

Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet.

Arlene: Where did you get it?

Jane: You can get them at any pharmacy.

The next day, Arlene hobbles herself into the local pharmacy and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms.

The pharmacist, obviously embarrassed, looks at her kind of strangely (she is, after all, over 80 years of age), but very delicately asks what size, texture, brand of condom she prefers.

'Doesn't matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.'

The pharmacist fainted.

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WHAT CAR WOULD SANTA DRIVE?

What if Santa couldn't find his sleigh? And OK, what if he also developed a sudden fear of flying? We all know that on Christmas Eve, Santa jumps into his sleigh with a humongous bag of presents and visits every house in the world with the aid of his magic and his eight-strong team of reindeer.

But what if Santa decided he wanted a car one year, or needs something else to drive after Christmas?

He would obviously need something speedy so we’d be tempted to put him in something like the Ferrari, or a Bugatti Veyron - painted in red of course to match his suit, to ensure he gets to every house and keeps up his Christmas speed for the rest of the year.

However he’d need loads of boot space to fit all those presents in, so perhaps a sports car wouldn’t really be suited. Lexus seem to think he’d be mightily impressed with one of there offerings and Land Rover have designed him a

new sleigh but we think he’d need something BIGGER. Although with his penchant for magic, he might prefer something a bit more futuristic; think electric cars or something out of Knight Rider.

Whatever he chooses of course will be red, but on Christmas Eve nothing beats hearing sleigh bells and leaving carrots out for the reindeer.

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trIfle cheesecake IngredIents

•13 gelatine leaves •3 tbsp custard powder •200ml whole milk •300ml pot double cream •100g butter, melted, + extra for greasing •250g digestive biscuits •3 x 300g tubs cream cheese

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• Put the gelatine in a bowl of cold water to soak.

Measure the custard powder into a large bowl, add 3 tbsp of the milk and mix to a paste. Heat the remaining milk and 100ml of the double cream in a small pan. When steaming, pour over the custard paste and whisk until smooth. Pour back into the pan and heat, whisking continuously until thick. Remove from heat. Squeeze excess water from the gelatine leaves and whisk these into the custard. Rinse the bowl, pour the custard back in, then cover the surface with cling film.

• Grease a 23cm springform tin and line with a double layer of cling film to cover the base and sides.

Wrap the outside of the tin in foil – this will catch any jelly leaks. Blitz the biscuits to fine crumbs, add the butter, and blitz again. Tip the mixture into the base of the tin and push down firmly with a spoon.

• Put the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla into a large bowl, and mix together using an electric hand

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Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping, a fantastic way to end Christmas dinner!

•200g golden caster sugar •1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract •135g pack raspberry jellies •175g frozen berries •1 tbsp icing sugar •1 tbsp sherry (optional)

whisk until well combined. Give the custard a quick whisk to loosen it a little, then add to the cheesecake mixture and whisk to combine until smooth. Pour into the tin and level the surface. Tap the tin to knock out any air bubbles (it’s essential there are no gaps between the cheesecake and the cling film or the jelly will flood out in the next step). Chill for 4 hrs.

• Make up half the jelly following pack instructions, then leave to cool for 30 mins. Pour over the cheesecake, top with frozen berries and put in the fridge for 1 hr. Make up the remaining jelly 30 mins before removing the cheesecake from the fridge. Pour over the second layer of jelly and leave to set for 1 hr more. • Put the remaining cream, icing sugar and Sherry (if using) in a bowl and whisk until softly whipped. Transfer to a piping bag. Remove the cheesecake from its tin, peel away the cling film.

Place on a plate. Best served on the day, but will keep in the fridge for 3 days.

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What does your name say about how generous you are?

It’s that time of year when you can’t wait to see what’s under the tree, lovely parcels in abundance??? Apparently not if your friend/spouse or relation is named Adam or Patricia... A study (conducted in the UK) of 100 names found out who were the meanest gift givers at Christmas. People called Adam and Patricia share a surname... and it’s Scrooge!

Those called Paul and David topped the list for generosity when it came to men. Their big-hearted habits are echoed by the regular charity donations of megastars Paul McCartney and David Beckham. Next most generous male name is Mark. At the bottom of the generosity table were Adam, Lee and Ben. The most generous women were called Rebecca, Karen and Julie. Women named Patricia, Diane and Janet are most likely to be stingy over the festive season.

The website GettingPersonal.co.uk used data from more than 250,000 gifts givers to compile their list.

The league table is based on the number of gifts purchased and total amount spent.

John Smith, the website’s co-founder, said: “We thought it would be interesting to see whether there was any link between peoples’ names and their gift giving. “The generosity list is just a bit of fun. Obviously there are lots of generous Adams and Patricias in the UK!”

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FINANCIAL NEWS The Euro & World Round Up

Euro zone business growth at four-year high

Manufacturing and services output in the euro zone rose above expectations last month, according to flash figures from Markit, despite the series of terror attacks in Paris in early November 2015.

The composite purchasing manager's index (PMI) came in at 54.4, up from 53.9 in October and above expectations for a reading of 53.9 from analysts polled by Reuters. The 50-point mark separates expansion from contraction and the index this month indicated the fastest rate of expansion of output since May 2011.

Despite a slow economic recovery in most of the euro zone over recent years, unemployment remains a problem and is stubbornly high in several countries.

While Germany has the lowest rate of unemployment, at 4.5 percent in September, according to Eurostat, joblessness in Greece and Spain remains high, at 25 percent in Greece (in July) and 21.6 percent in Spain.

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For young people aged 16-25, the statistics are even worse. The IPPR said that policymakers needed to respond "by minimizing the long-term erosion of skills as a result of recession, and investing to reshape and re-skill the labor force for the jobs of the future." Young people, it emphasized, needed to be supported in their transitions from education to work with better careers advice, more integrated work experience opportunities and greater employer involvement in the education system.

The EU is not complacent about the need to boost jobs but it is easier said than done in a region with diverse economies, labor forces and output. In 2014, the EU launched a 315 billion euro investment offensive designed to boost jobs and growth in the region but it will take time for that project to be implemented and take effect.

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What’s On Guide...

4th December 2015: The Butterfly Children Christmas Ball - The Masons of Andalucía are organisingthe ball in aid of DEBRA Spain at The Marbella Golf and Country Club with entertainment from the amazing Rat Pack. Tickets €50 per person. If you would like to reserve a place call 695 165 064 or email butterflyspain2015@gmail.com. Places are limited so please reserve places quickly.

4th & 5th December 2015: Marbella Stock Fair. Take advantage of more than 120 stands, with up to 80% reduction on big brands. Open from 10am to 10pm both days. Clothes to gifts and lots, lots more. For more information see: www.marbellacongresos.com.

4th & 5th December 2015: Lions Golf European Championship 2015 - A very special golf challenge with an entertaining prize giving gala. For more informations see www.lionsgolf.info or email: charity@drgolf.info or call - 630794369 4th to the 8th December 2015: Home for Christmas, a Heart-Warming Christmas Revue. Nightly at 8pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com.

12th December 2015: Charity Dinner Dance at the Tamisa Golf Hotel - organised by the RAF Association, Costa del Sol Branch, Funds raised by your attendance will go towards the valuable welfare work of the Association assisting ex RAF personnel and their families. Please call 952567412 or 607586894 for tickets €35 or at the Tamisa Golf Hotel or visit www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk.

26th December 2015 to the 4th January 2016: MIMA - Huge kids fair that lasts right through the festive season. Fun fair, rock climbing, ice-skating and much, much more! At the Palacio de Ferias, Málaga. For more information see www.mimamalaga.com.

21st December 2015: The Nutcracker Ballet: At the Teatro Cuidad de Marbella, the cast of the Imperial Russian Ballet is comprised of 45 dancers of the highest artistic level, many of them have been winners of prestigious ballet competitions. For more information call: 952 86 43 94.

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, near Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa.

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

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

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

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

Every Tuesday: Age Concern hold a meeting every Tuesday afternoon 2pm till 4pm at the Manila bar in Los Boliches offering Spanish and computer lessons.

Every Tuesday: International meeting for Expats in Estepona. At The Irish Fiddler in the port between 12.00pm and 2.00pm . A chat and meet people over a cup of coffee. Just drop in or contact Hein on 630756514.

Every Thursday: Age Concern hold a meeting from 11:00 till 13:00 at the Manila bar in Los Boliches if you’d like some advice or just a friendly chat please drop by.

Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda.

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

Every Sunday: Flea Market EVERY Sunday 10am till 2pm at Calypso, Calahonda.

Every Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm.

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

If you have an event, fundraiser or anything else please let us know...

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ocal Info Emergency Numbers

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

Medical

112 091 092 062

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

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

Health Centres

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

Town Halls

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

Fire Brigade

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

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

952 952 952 952 952 952 952

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

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

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

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Transport

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

Markets

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

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

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

Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda) & Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring).

La Cala - Feria ground.

Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina).

Cinemas

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

Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella.

Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

6th December 2015: Day Of The Constitution.

7th December 2015: Day Of The Constitution Observed (National Holiday).

8th December 2015: Immaculate Conception (National Holiday).

22nd December 2015: El Gordo lottery is drawn it is the biggest prize of the year!

25th December 2015: Christmas Day (National Holiday).

26th December 2015: St Stephen’s Day. (Boxing 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 2015...

Capricorn

Capricorn, entertainment, partying and going out are what you’ll be up to this month – you’ll have a very busy social calendar. The Full Moon that takes place around Christmas could come with a realisation or a significant event in your love life. December 2015 you’re very determined to assert yourself, to prove your strength or value. You’re competitive, and challenges motivate you. If you’ve come up with a good strategy, you can achieve your goals with ease. You’d do well to have a backup plan available. Keep in mind that you can count on support, if needed! Discuss your issues with those around! Or you’ll have a harder time coming by solutions. Things aren’t that good financially, but the last week of December could come with gifts or a deal to be done with others.

Aquarius

Aquarius, The Sun, Venus and Mars are all grouping in your sign this month meaning that relationships are strongly connected to career, social activities or travels. You might be engaged in preoccupations related to one of these areas, together with your loved one, or meet someone special in a context related to them. December 2015 is an excellent month for your career. This month brings you popularity and guarantees support from others in achieving your goals. You wrap up 2015 with a plus regarding your image, prestige, and influence. Financially, December is dynamic and could be profitable, provided that you retain a sense of realism and proportions. December 2015 you’re in great shape: you have energy and a pretty optimistic outlook. Look forward to a fantastic month.

Pisces

Pisces, until December the 10th 2015 work and your love life will be involved somehow. After the 10th, Mercury enters your sign bringing with it friends, fun, and lots of partying perhaps at times too much. On the work front during the first three weeks of December 2015, the Sun will emphasizes your achievements and could bring you recognition, a promotion or prestige of some sort. Speaking of money: it’s important not only how much you earn, but also how much you spend or how you manage it. Health doesn’t seem to cause many issues for Pisceans in December 2015. Perhaps now is the time to ponder a little on your relationship with rest and overdoing it. Think a little about doing a detox in the New Year time recharging your body and soul.

Aries

Aries, December 2015 will see your attention and energy focus onto making decisions. Now is the time to join forces with your loved one and move mountains together take the lead you have the power and energy to get what you want at this time. Be warned though you also tend to react to challenges immediately, without thinking ahead, which could lead to unwanted conflicts or reckless decisions.

Avoid disputes, because there’s a risk of being at a disadvantage due to them! On the work front this month it’s a time of ambition and determination for you. Pluto and Mars are fueling a burning desire to achieve goals, to be successful and powerful. This month could bring you significant financial benefits. Also, in December there are chances of extra earnings, gifts or profitable acquisitions.December 2015 is very stressful and could intensify Arians’ tendencies toward excesses and carelessness you should be careful.

Taurus

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Taurus, during the first week of the month you’ll be feeling somewhat submissive. Chances at happiness increase visibly after December 11th, when Venus enters your sign. If you are single and looking for that special someone you could be getting an early Christmas present! At work you have a busy end of year, partly because you want everything right for the New Year. Partners, friends or collaborators have a visible impact on your professional life throughout December 2015. During the second half of the month, you should manage your finances wisely. Stress, overexertion, carelessness, and rushing into things are your enemies throughout December. There’s a risk of accidents, infections, inflammations or other acute afflictions. If you haven’t had a general health checkup this year, it’s time for one.

Gemini, during the first two weeks of December 2015, the Sun is in your sign this will focuses your thoughts and actions towards your love life. This month promises significant events, expect the impact to change relationships or maybe start new ones. New Year’s Eve could have special emotional meaning for Gemini’s. December 2015 is pretty relaxed professionally. It’s an excellent time for collaborations and promotional activities. Venus is going to bring you pleasant working conditions enjoy the month without rushing around like a headless chicken. Regarding finances, you should be cautious and conservative this month don’t invest in any long shots. You’ll have a lot of energy this month if badly managed; the excess of energy could expose you to injuries.

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Cancer

Cancer, December 2015 is full of flirting and falling in love. It’s a favorable term for starting new relationships, but it could also bring a new rush of romance into an existing one. Expect this month to be harmoniously divided between having fun and falling in love (again). Enjoy everything that’s good and beautiful in life, but don’t forget caution and proportions! You’re very busy before the Holidays, so you’re pretty worked up. That’s because the Sun is in your sign until December 22nd 2015, emphasizing the importance of your professional life. It’s a term during which the Sun lends you its strength and brilliance, helps you assert and distinguish yourself, to shine. In December 2015, an interest in health could be very present in your life. If you’ve not taken a step back and reviewed your health of late now’s the time…

Leo

Leo, the first three weeks of December 2015 have great potential for love. The Sun and Saturn's influences in your sign could be triggering a time of intense emotions and significant events. Feelings take over and determine your decisions. On December 30th Venus, joins Saturn so you can expect a hot New Year’s Eve. By and large, in December 2015 will see you profit from activities that involve intellectual effort, that have to do with information, communication or mobility. You’ll enjoy financial comfort, but you’d be better off steering clear of risk and excess at this time. During the first three weeks of December 2015, Leos enjoy a pretty good general condition, both physically and emotionally: vigor, cheerfulness, and great endurance. You should rest more, relax, but keep your temper and impatience in check.

Virgo

Virgo, December 2015 promises to be a very happy one. Venus situated in your sign, gives you great ease of communicating emotions and feelings. Mars-Uranus have opposition on the axis formed in your sign meaning that this month you’ll be extra motivated financially and it will bring you good earnings, but take no chances, because you could end up broke. Steer clear of speculation and bets also attempting to get money you haven’t earned. During this term, any financial initiative should be considered well and without rush. In December 2015 you’re really good at negotiating. Remember that anything can be negotiated! You’ll be in top physical and mental shape in December 2015, full of life and vigor. Don’t overdo it though as you’ll be experiencing a lot of excitement and stress.

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Libra, Mars is in your sign this month bringing relationships to the forefront of your thoughts.

Sometimes your partner may drive you nuts or on the other hand you may get involved in risky or illsuited relationship, lack of may make you behave in a tactless manner. Try not to act/react impulsively!

Venus could indicate an influence of your love life upon your financial decisions – or the other way around.

On the work front you seek challenges, enjoy overcoming obstacles. If well coordinated and channeled toward precise goals, these could bring you notable achievements in December 2015. Keep in mind, though, that it’s important not to rush into things! You have plenty of energy throughout December 2015, but your stamina isn’t that great. You’d be better off exercising more, getting enough rest, and leading an orderly life.

Scorpio, Venus, the planet of love is in your sign between 5th and 30th December 2015. Your need for affection increases you become more charming and more accessible emotionally. More over, there are chances of starting relationships. If you’re single, you should socialise as much as possible during this term it’s a great time to meet your better half. This month looks like a fun and pleasant month perfect for good times and love. During the first three weeks of December 2015, the Sun in your sign will be emphasising the need to orient your goals toward areas that are more profitable financially. Careful, though, not to overestimate your resources and fool yourself with your assessments! Don’t worry! Luck is on your side, so you’ll get over everything just fine. You may be feeling a little out of sorts. In case of trouble, see a real doctor!

Sagittarius, this month has a promising start for you. During the first week Mercury and Venus are in a very advantageous position. Make the most of this “window of opportunity”, because later on you might experience frustration or disappointment. The morning of December 30th, Venus leaves your sign smiling widely and promising you a happy New Year’s Eve. During the first three weeks of December 2015, the opportunities for success are greater, because the Sun also helps you; it gives you confidence and has the strength to put you in the spotlight, to shine a light on you. The second and third weeks of December 2015 are financially dynamic: good income, but also lots of spending. Do some accounting and analyze the way you’re managing your money!

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puzzle Link The Words

Solutions on page 76

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In each of these puzzles, three words are listed. All you have to do is find another word that can either precede or follow each word linking them:

1)

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BRAIN

CAR

MOUTH

3)

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CHEESE

DRAW

ALONG

2) 4) 5)

____ ____

_____

VIDEO

MASTER BITE

BOARD

WAITING

WEDDING SIDE RATTLE

EYES

Guess The Celeb

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Sudoku

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Brain Teaser

Cryptic Riddles 1) I am small as an ant and big as a whale, I can soar through the air like a bird with a tail.

I can be seen by day and not by night, I can be seen with a big flash of light.

I follow whoever controls me by the sun, but I fade away when dark fell like a ton.

What am I? 2) You may enter, but you may not come in, I have space, but no room, I have keys, but open no lock.

What am I? 3) I have streets but no pavement, I have cities but no buildings, I have forests but no trees, I have rivers yet no water.

What am I?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Written communication (6) 4. Philatelist collects this (5) 8. Breadth (5) 9. Rants (7) 10. Decorated (7) 11. Secret communication (4) 12. Costa del --- (3) 14. Lake (4) 15. Simple (4) 18. Staff, sceptre (3) 21. Gain, merit (4) 23. Uphold (the law) (7) 25. Hellfire (7) 26. Candle in the Wind singer (5) 27. Type of eel (5) 28. Breathing complaint (6) Down: 1. Sheriff or marshal (6) 2. Immature frog (7) 3. Something which lifts or brightens (8) 4. Type, kind (4) 5. Connected with hearing (5) 6. Billboard, placard (6) 7. Seen in football boots and noses? (5) 13. These often arrive on the mat (8) 16. A relaxation or a long sentence (7) 17. Boredom, ennui (6) 19. Cleaning out the rubbish from your body (5) 20. A hiatus ---- is a common complaint (6) 22. Allude (5) 24. Lady Jane ---- was the nine days' Queen (4)

Name The Film

A This 1977 classic sees Luke Skywalker B join forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the universe from the Empire.

Dracula, operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy falls for the count's teen-aged daughter (2012).

Say What You See... h a p p i n e s s

pppp’s EARTH

more more more more

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A Christmas Gift A guy's wife was nagging him hard for a four-wheeler but still he bought her a beautiful extravagant diamond ring for Christmas. The husband's friend was amazed at his decision and asked him in secret, "Why couldn't you buy a car instead of the diamond ring?"

The husband smiled and answered, "Fake cars are not easy to find."

Tampax are replacing the string on

tampons with a piece of tinsel... but just for the Christmas period only There was once a great czar in Russia named Rudolph the Red. He stood looking out the windows of is palace one day while his wife, the Czarina Katerina, sat nearby knitting. He turned to her and said, "Look my dear, it has begun to rain!" Without even looking up from her knitting she replied, "It's too cold to rain. It must be sleeting." The Czar shook his head and said, "I am the Czar of all the Russias, and Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear!"

Why did no one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? Because they were two deer!

It was just before Christmas and the magistrate was in a happy mood. He asked the prisoner who was in the dock, 'What are you charged with?' The prisoner replied, 'Doing my Christmas shopping too early.' 'That's no crime', said the magistrate. 'Just how early were you doing this shopping?' 'Before the shop opened', answered the prisoner.

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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!"

What's green, covered in tinsel and goes ribbet ribbet? Mistle-toad!

Why is it getting harder to buy Advent calendars? Because their days are numbered!

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puzzle Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Shrove Tuesday 2) 32 3) Copper and Tin 4) Karaoke 5) Red 6)California 7) Nitrous Oxide 8) Respondez s’il vous plait.

9) 21 10) Within the sound of the Bow Bells 11) Full House 12) April 13) Federal Bureau of Investigation 14) Left 15) Romania 16) The Star Spangled Banner 17) Russian roulette 18) Spectre 19) S.O.S 20) Modified 21) Volkswagen 22) Bermuda Traingle 23) Tooth Enamel 24) Rear 25) The Canary Islands 26) North Atlantic Treaty Organization 27) Blimp/Hot Air Balloon/Airship 28) Florida 29) A Thousand 30) Mount Rushmore

Answers from 24, 66 & 67

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Link The Words 1) Wash

2) Game

3) String 4) Ring

5) Snake

Guess The Celeb

a) Benedict Cumberbatch b) Miley Cyrus

Brain Teaser 1) A Shadow

2) A Computer 3) A Map

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) Star Wars: IV - A New Hope (1977) b) Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Say What You See

1) Spread a Little Happiness

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2) Peace on Earth

3) Room for One More

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