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Ed’s Note..

I hope that Father Christmas brought you all the presents that you wanted! If not its sale time in the shops so you can go and buy the gifts you really had in mind… Having demolished the turkey, Christmas pudding, trifle, chocolates, and mince pies we are now looking forward to all the sweets at Three Kings! It looks like this year is going to be a good one we have lots to look forward too including a Royal Baby in April and the Royal Wedding on the 19th of May in Windsor! Plus the 2018 Winter Olympics, taking place in Pyeongchang County, South Korea. With lots more on the horizon It’s going to be a bumper year…

If you have broken those New Years resolutions already then check out our “Survival Guide” on page 52 for some really great tips for actually sticking to those resolutions. Now I’m off to try to lose a few kilos that I seemed to have picked up over Christmas… We wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2018.

in the January Magazine...

A Women’s World this month: Peggy Legg has a very scary warning for us girls…

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Solutions on page 80 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

Gadgets & Gizmo’s: Lots of great tech this month you can print your life out as it happens or just charge your phone on a Pikachu…! Plus lots more.

A Man’s World: What it really take to be a fella in these modern times!

In ‘All Revved Up’ this month it looks like 2018 is going to be a great year for new sportier cars, we take a look at the best of the best…

The Kid’s page: Join the Frozen gang and try to put Olaf back together, plus lots more…

Lots going on this month… Mima kids fair in Malaga, Three Kings celebrations up and down the Costa del Sol – It’s going to be a busy one!

Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 76.

Solutions on page 80 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

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A Woman’s World

WARNING

WOMEN’S BODY PARTS STOLEN... Please find below a warning letter from Ms. Peggy Legg -This is an explanation to those friends and family who have experienced mysterious switches of their body parts. You may have read of the scare story about the man whose kidneys were stolen while he was passed out. Well, read on. While the kidney story was an urban myth, my story is true - it occurs to me practically every day. My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. It was just that quick. I went to sleep in my body and woke up with someone else's thighs. The new ones had the texture of cooked porridge. Who would have done such a cruel thing to legs that had been mine for years? Whose thighs were these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for my thighs. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my life in my Magic Secret Support Tights. Then, just when my guard was down, the thieves struck again. My bottom was next. I know it was the same gang, because they took pains to match my new rear end (although badly attached at least three inches lower than my original) to the thighs they stuck me with earlier. Now, my rear end compli-

mented my legs, lump for lump. Frantic, I prayed that long skirts would stay in fashion. It was two years ago when I realized my arms had been switched. One morning I was doing my hair and I watched horrified but fascinated as the flesh of my upper arms swung to and fro with the motion of the hairbrush. This was really getting scary. My body was being replaced one section at a time. How clever and fiendish. Age? Age had nothing to do with it. Age is supposed to reap, unnoticed, something like maturity. NO, I was being attacked repeatedly and without warning. In despair I gave up my T-shirts. What could they do to me next? My poor neck disappeared more quickly than the Christmas turkey it now resembled. That's why I decided to tell my story. I can't take on the medical profession by myself. Women of the world, wake up and smell the coffee. That really isn't plastic that those surgeons are using. You KNOW where they are getting those replacement part, don't you? The next time you suspect someone has had a face ' lifted' , look again. Was it lifted from you? I think I finally found my thighs...and I hope Cindy Crawford paid a really good price for them! This is not a hoax. This is happening to women in every town every night. WARN YOUR FRIENDS women's body parts move. Yours alarmed, Peggy Legg.

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ROYAL WEDDING 2018 THE GOSSIP SO FAR… How

they are doing things a little differently to usual traditions… Prince Harry and Meghan have set their wedding for a Saturday. May the 19th 2018 is the big day… They are also getting married in the chapel at Windsor Castle it has a capacity of 800 — compared to Westminster Abbey (where Prince William and Princess Kate wed), which holds up to 2,000. The last wedding to take place there was the union of Harry’s father, Prince Charles, 69, and Camilla Parker Bowles, 70, in 2005, where they received a blessing from The Archbishop of Canterbury. The royal family will foot the bill for the key parts of the wedding tab, including the church service, flowers, decorations and the reception. Nothing has been confirmed just yet when it comes to Harry and Meghan's choice of cake. However, many rumors have been circulating that it will be made with banana another move that goes against tradition! It is likely that the couple will likely hold their reception in the Waterloo Chamber, St. George’s Hall and the Grand Reception Room within the castle. Meghan has previously shared some of her favorite wedding dress designers, including Elie Saab and J. Mendel, but right now it’s anyone’s guess whom she’ll turn to for the big day. The dress she wore in those engagement pictures was by British designers Ralph & Russo and is from their AW16/17 collection, costing a reported £56,000. The dress is described as a "black tulle gown with silk organza skirt, hand appliquéd with silk tulle ruffles and embroidered with gold feather thread-work"… If that’s the dress she is wearing for the engagement pics then can you image the cost of her wedding dress! Apparently Windsor Chapel Staff are Watching Suits To Prepare for Royal Wedding; to learn more about the soon to be new member of the royal family Meghan Markle… Oooooo roll on May we can’t wait!

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NEW CELEB’S ON THE BLOCK, FACES TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS YEAR! 2017 has churned out a number of gorgeous new faces but we have

a feeling it's just the beginning for this loveable bunch. Debbie McGee: She might have lost out on the Glitterball Trophy to Joe McFadden, but Debbie was the real winner in our eyes. Georgia Toffolo: Toff may have a minor role on Made in Chelsea, but she was the leading lady on I'm a Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here!. Despite being one of the lesser-known celebs to enter the jungle, she won over the nation with her happy-go-lucky personality and relentless bravery in the Bushtucker Trials. Liam Charles: The nation loved Liam on The Great British Bake Off – so much so that they refused to accept it was Sophie Faldo that actually won. Following the finale, fans flooded Twitter with messages congratulating Liam despite the fact that he didn't even make the final – which was odd. Grace Davies: Grace came incredibly close to being crowned X Factor 2017 winner but lost out to Rak-Su. During her time on the show, Grace was praised for her impressive songwriting skills. We can't wait to see which artists she collaborates with in 2018, especially after that duet with Paloma Faith. Rak-Su: It's not even been a month since their big win but Rak-Su have already reached number one and had five top 20 singles in the iTunes chart. In the New Year, the boys are planning to release more chart-toppers and have even confirmed plans to collaborate with Wyclef Jean on their new material. Elizabeth McKenna: She narrowly missed out on making the final two on The Apprentice – but we have a feeling Liz isn't too bothered about not being hired by Lord Sugar. Rumour has it, she's set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house in January too, so don't think this is the last you've seen of Liz. TV's rising stars that we think are going to be huge in the New Year. Watch this space...

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10 Really Embarrassing Things... 10 really embarrassing things we do but won’t admit to!!! What’s your score? 1) Turning down the music in the car when you’re looking for an address or a street sign. 2) Faking a yawn to smell your breath.

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3) Saying “anywhere here is fine” to the taxi driver, only when you’re directly outside your house. 4) Eating four pork pies in succession behind the fridge door before anyone sees you.

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10 Really Embarrassing Things... 10 really embarrassing things we do but won’t admit to!!! 6) Admiring a large poo you just did. 7) Before entering a dark room, instead of walking in and turning on the light,you reach your hand inside to switch on the light first.

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WHO AM I...? Can you work out who I am from questions 1 to 10… 1) I was born in Thal, Austria. 2) I emigrated to the USA in the late 1960’s 3) Pumping Iron is a documentary about me. 4) I’m a huge figure in combating climate change. 5) I’ve been known as Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympics. 6)My films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide. 7) Danny DeVito played my bother in 1988. 8) I became California’s 38th governor. 9) I was married to Maria Shriver. 10) I famously said, “I’ll be back”. Answer on page 80

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Which Britt was married to Peter Sellers? 2) Which author wrote the book ‘Clockwork Orange’? 3) Who wrote the song ‘All the single ladies? 4) Which 2 US cities are associated with famous marathon races? 5) Who wrote ‘My Family and Other Animals’? 6) What was the name of Audrey Hepburn’s cat in the film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’? 7) Which manufacturer produced the first production line car? 8) Which is the official language of Bulgaria? 9) Which sport is Jenson Button associated with? 10) Which A is the capital city of Netherlands? 11) Kiki Dee’s biggest UK hit in 1976 was a duet with whom?

12) Who played the lead role in ‘Gone With The Wind’ and ‘It Happened One Night’? 13) Which pink animals sleep on one leg? 14) In the bible, what were Cherubim and Seraphim? 15) ‘Black’, ‘Hooper’ and ‘Bewick’ are all types of? 16) The song ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ comes from which musical? 17) How many faces does a dodecahedron have? 18) Which B is the capital city of Iraq? 19) Which is the largest state in the US? 20) Which C is the capital city of Venezuela? 21) In what year did Neil Armstrong land on the moon? 22) Which D is the capital city of East Timor?

23) In TV, what do the initials ‘OB’ stand for? 24) Which F is the capital city of Christmas Island? 25) Name either song to have reached number one in the UK that contains the word ‘Fandango’ in the lyrics? 26) Which current car manufacturers name means ‘I roll’ in Latin? 27) Matt Groening is responsible for creating which cartoon family? 28) Who is Wallace’s faithful companion in the Nick Park animation series? 29) Which G is the capital city of Chechnya? 30) Which H is the capital city of Cuba?

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NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS You may actually keep…

Are you sick of making the same resolutions year after year and yet you never keep them? Here are some resolutions that you can actually accomplish... • Read fewer books. A little learning is a dangerous thing. Too much of it can really screw around with your brain. • Cut down on exercise. Too much is bad for your health. • Gain weight, at least half a stone. Didn't your mum always say you were a bit skinny. • Watch more TV. It's very educational. Catch up on all those programs you missed down the years. • Drink more. Wasn't it Benjamin Franklin who said, beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. So be happy. • Work less. Take it easy. All work and no play can make you a dull boy or girl. • Draw up a list of people who were nasty to you in the past year, get your own back on them in the next year! • Play more computer games. Scientists say they're good for you and improve your visual skills. But you always knew that. • Eat more nice things like cream cakes, pizza, popcorn and ice cream. Eat less rubbish like fresh fruit, vegetables and soy nuts. Five a day why not Big Mac’s I say!

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New Year Around the World... Happy New Year to one and all… It’s January 2018 we are into the New Year

now but do you know how people celebrated bringing in the year around the globe? We take a look...

AUSTRIA: Austrians find good luck charm in Suckling pigs. They serve it on the dinner table with edible pigs and the peppermint ice creams are served as desserts for fortune.

BELGIUM: They call the New Year eve as Saint Sylvester Eve. They believe in throwing family parties, where everyone kisses, exchanges fortune greetings apart from raises toast to welcome the New Year in their own manner. Children usually save money to buy decorative so that they can write and gift New Year greetings to elders.

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Brazilians believe that lentils signify wealth and prosperity. So they serve food made up of the legume like soup or rice on the New Year. On New Year’s Eve, a sacrificial boat filled with jewelery, candles and flowers from the beach of Rio de Janeiro is pushed to the ocean that brings health, wealth & happiness for them.

CHILE: People go for mass in the New Year apart from visiting graveyards. They make seating arrangements there and wait for New Year to come, along with the dead bodies. CHINA:

The Chinese have a unique way of celebrating New Year, where every front door of a house is painted in red, which symbolises happiness and good fortune. They hide all the knives for the day so that no one cuts oneself, because that may actually cut the entire family good luck for the coming year. However that doesn’t make any difference to the feast they have during time.

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Departing October 2018 It’s official: Royal Caribbean Internationals newest ship will be Symphony of the Seas. Currently being built in St. Nazaire, France, Symphony will join Oasis-class sister ships Harmony of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, and will be the 25th ship in the fleet; she’ll also be…

The largest cruise ship in the world and… Marbella Cruisers have reserved 75 cabins at ‘Pre Launch Prices’ We sail the Mediterranean on 7th October 2018 and you are invited to join our group, enjoying our early booking discount, our group discount, free on board spending money for every cabin and as always… …our Marbella Cruiser girls will be by your side ‘Door to Door’. All that will be needed to reserve the cabin of your choice at our pre launch prices will be a 150 pound sterling deposit, payable to our ABTA registered cruise agent by debit or credit card.

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2018

2018 is looking fantastic on the movie frontâ&#x20AC;Ś. It promises a year full of blockbuster movies. Black Panther and Justice League are just some of the new releases coming to cinemas this year. Quick, grab your popcorn...! There are sooooo many great films coming out we are just looking at the first 6 months of the year. Other movies to be released are: Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom on June 22nd and Deadpool 2 on June 1st.

The Greatest Showman

You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it but Hugh Jackman can get back to one of his true passions singing and dancing. The Greatest Showman is an original musical that takes inspiration from PT Barnum (played by Jackman), founder of the circus that became the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. With a huge cast that including Michelle Williams and Zac Efron could Showman become a huge musical hit?

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50 Shades Freed Maze Runner: The Death Cure Black Panther

Release date: 1st January 2018

The last film in the trilogy believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardise their happy ending before it even begins.

Release date: 9th February 2018

Delayed for a year after Dylan O'Brien sustained serious injuries on set, the latest in the Maze Runner series sees O'Brien's Thomas embark on his most dangerous mission yet. The Maze Runner is a decent series that's improved with each outing, can The Death Cure end it on a high?

Release date: 9th February 2018

It's Marvel Cinematic Universe's first film set after the events of Civil War, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns to the technologically advanced, yet reclusive, homeland of Wakanda, ready to inherit his throne. But he's not the only one with eyes on it. Michael B. Jordan's Erik Killmonger challenges T'Challa, with Andy Serkis' Ulysses Klaue also looking to topple the new king.

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A Wrinkle In Time

Based on the classic novel by Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time promises a surreal trip into a sci-fi fantasy world unlike we've ever seen before. Along the way, she'll meet a trio of witches (Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon), encounter Zach Galifianakis, and explore an incredibly diverse universe while trying to stop an all-powerful darkness. We can't wait to check out DuVernay's mind-bending adventure.

Release date: 9th March 2018

Isle of Dogs New Mutants

Wes Anderson's new animated movie is all about dogs instead of foxes. The charming-if-overly-twee film is about a remote island of pups, and one boy's quest to find his missing pet. Staring Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum to name but a few this animation looks like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a run away hit!

Release date: 23rd March 2018

The X-Men movies have exhausted pretty much every line they can go down so they are opening a school. New Mutants will probably introduce a bevy of new talented teens who, as in the comic spin-off series of the same name, are trained by Professor Charles Xavier to emerge as a new class of world heroes. It should open up the franchise to a younger audience who doesn't need to know the decades of X movies past to enjoy it.

Release date: 13th April 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Now that Rogue One has proven that the Star Wars galaxy is viable even outside the traditional Skywalker/Organa/Obi-Wan narrative, the Han Solo prequel (with Alden Ehrenreich taking over the role from Harrison Ford) has sturdier legs than R2D2. Ron Howard will direct the film. We're just glad they're casting an actor to replace him instead of going for CGI.

Release date: 25th May 2018

Ocean's Eight

Sandra Bullock will play Debbie Ocean, but instead of hitting a casino, she's got her eyes set on New York City's annual Met Gala. Specifically, she plans on fleecing her ex-lover (played by Damian Lewis of Homeland and Billions), but of course, she can't make off with the money without a little help. So assisting Debbie Ocean in her criminal caper are Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, and Awkwafina.

Release date: 8th June 2018

The Incredibles 2

Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles was a blast, but writer-director Brad Bird took a long break as he's oft been known to do before getting down to work on a second installment. Details on the sequel are slim, but with our live-action comic heroes spiraling into Civil War lately, it might be prime time to offer up a return to good old-fashioned villain-fighting.

Release date: 8th June 2018

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s Samsung's CHG90, a 49in, 4K, 32:9 curved monitor resolution is the first in a new era of monitors for the PC gamer. The new standard known as DisplayHDR means brighter whites, darker blacks, and more colours in between.

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Motorola’s Focus 68, which at around 70€ could well be the best value smart security cam so far. With a 110-degree field of view digital zoom and infrared night vision. There’s sound, motion and temperature detection, as well as a night light on the camera’s exterior that can be turned on and off remotely. Like most smart security cams, it connects to an app on your smartphone or tablet, which you can then use to watch an HD stream of whatever’s going on at home over Wi-Fi.

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All the latest in the world of tech and gaming... Samsung has unveiled its Notebook 9 Pen, a 13.3-in 2-in-1 notebook that comes with a built-in S Pen to please creative types. Under the apparently lighter than aluminium hood is an 8th generation Intel Core i7, up to 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Designed with versatility in mind, the Notebook 9 Pen has a 360 hinge that lets you position the keyboard behind the screen for the best tablet canvas.

The Yeehaw Wand resembles a colourful children’s hairbrush, without bristles. But waggle this gadget near your smartphone and its movements are tracked by the app, which builds a virtual object on the screen. You can ‘trace’ what’s in front of you, or make new objects from scratch, and if you’re feeling flush, there’s a Yeehaw 3D Printer, that will print your design for you.

Who said wireless charging was boring? Teknfun’s wireless Pikachu charger is definitely more eye-catching than most of the Qi chargers we’ve seen. Its cheeks even light up when a device is placed on the pad. Compatible with iPhone 8, X and Samsung phones. The multi-talented Pokemon, Pikachu also has three additional USB ports so you can charge non-wireless devices.

The new Lifeprint printer prints from augmented reality on your iphone. With WiFi and Bluetooth, photos can effectively be printed from anywhere in the world, you can print a still from a video, Live Photo, or Instagram story, Exclusive to Apple stores it will be around 200€.

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New Year Around the World... DENMARK:

In Denmark, residents keep a pile of dishes, all broken, in front of the door. For this they save old dishes and people usually throw these on the friends’ doors during New Year. This symbolises friendship and brotherhood and they believe the one with maximum dishes outside, has the most friends. Some Danish are found to leap some chairs during midnight.

EGYPT:

Egyptians believe that the New Year begins only when the new crescent moon is visible in the sky. They create and extremely festive atmosphere all around and celebrate the New Year with happiness and joy. The official announcement is made in the city of Cairo in a holy mosque, and the religious leaders do the needful.

GERMANY:

Lead is considered to be auspicious here. They pour molten lead into cold water and the shape that is taken after, predicts the future. Heart shapes symbolize marriage whereas round shapes denote good luck; anchor shapes tell that you need help however a cross signifies someone’s sad demise.

GREECE: They call it a St. Basil’s Day, one of the forefathers of the Greeks Church, because it is also celebrated as his death anniversary. They bake some special bread, where a coin is buried inside the dough. The procedure of serving the bread is very unique. They offer the first slice to God, second to the breadwinner of the house, and the third is meant for the house. If this one contains the coin, spring will hit early that year. Also whoever get the slice with the coin, is supposed to be blessed with extra good luck.

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New Year Around the World... JAPAN: Japanese New Year or Oshogatsu is meant for celebrations with family and it begins with proper decoration of the home to welcome luck and fortune. They clean the entire house, and resolve all issues before the New Year hits. They follow traditions of three things: a pine branch, called kadomatsu, denotes longevity; a stalk of bamboo symbolses prosperity, whereas a plum blossom shows nobility. Before the clock strikes 12, they ring 108 bells to show that the all-108 troubles have been eliminated.

PUERTO RICO: People throw buckets of water out of their window and also clean their homes properly. This they believe will clean the odds of the last year as well as get the spirits out of the home. HERE IN SPAIN:

The Spanish, eat 12 grapes at every toll of the clock during the New Year. This they believe will bring good luck and happiness for the coming 12 months.

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• NODDING AT COPPERS: A moments eye contact is all it takes for you to share the unspoken bond. "We've not seen eye to eye in the past", it says, "but someone's got to keep the little scrotes in line".

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• KICKING A FOOTY AGAINST A GARAGE DOOR: Clang-g-g-g-g-g-! Stitch that becks, I kick so hard I set off car alarms. • NOT WATCHING YOUR WEIGHT: Fat is a feminist issue. Pass the pork scratchings.

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• HAVING EARNED THAT PINT: Since the dawn of time, men have toiled in the fields in blistering heat. Why? So, when it's over we can stand there in silence, surveying our work with one hand resting on the beer gut while the other nurses a foaming jug of ale. Aaaah.

• KNOWING WHICH SCREWDRIVER IS WHICH: "A Phillips? For that? Are you mad, bint?" •TAKING A NEWSPAPER INTO THE LOO: A visual code that says that's right, i'm going in there for a huge, long man-sized poo.

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GOLF & MASSAGE: THE MISSING LINKS? Lessons and practice will improve your technique and ability to hit and control the golf shot, but think about your body wound like a spring, creating potential energy, then in a controlled manner release the spring, resulting in the club striking the ball. Any problem physically I.e. injury or tight muscles, will reduce your physical ability and affect your game. So it makes sense that anything that you can do to improve mobility will also improve your game. Having a good massage, designed especially for golfers, will have a number of positive effects on your game: •Release of muscle tension and stiffness means that the correct muscles will be used for the correct job, there will be less resistance to your movement and less effort to create the shot you want. You will hit better, more

controlled and with less energy. •Improvement of the ankle joint and tendons will allow better hip rotation improving distance, control, and a decreased tendency to slice the ball. •Improvement in mobility of other joints e.g. hip and shoulder will also improve swing control and ball connection. So, less tension, more mobility and better golf can be achieved by doing nothing other than lying on a massage table from time to time. A tight muscle when used carries a far greater injury risk that a relaxed one. Regular massage will drastically reduce the risk of injury by keeping muscles, especially the deeper muscles, in a more relaxed state. One hour of massage every month can prevent you missing your favourite game for up to 6 to 8 weeks due to injury. BY MIKE IZON, SPORT MASSAGE MARBELLA

Medical Tips

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HOW TO KICK THE WINTER BLUES...

Well it has got a little chilly here on the Costa del sol. So with that in mind, here are a few great ideas to boost your winter mood. Many of us juggle busy schedules on a daily basis. Balancing work, family and social commitments can leave us feeling exhausted. However with a few basic lifestyle changes it is possible to give yourself the boost you need.

BOOST YOUR DIET Eating foods that are high in vitamin C will help keep your immune system strong, so include fruit and vegies such as lemons, kiwifruit, bell pepers and broccoli in your weekly shop. If you're struggling to get the recommended servings of fruit vegies each day, try juicing them. A blend of carrot, beetroot, spinach and lemon is a stress-busting combination that will boost your immune system. Ensure your diet also includes plenty of lean meats, fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds, and use lots of herbs and spices.

STAY CONNECTED Socialising helps strengthen your immune system by keeping you active and reducing your stress levels, so avoid the temptation to rug up on the couch all winter. Invite friends over for dinner or host a games night, visit local museums and art galleries, wrap up warm and go for a walk in the park with your family or plan a cinema date with your partner.

WASHY, WASHY - HAPPY, HAPPY Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness as it limits the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes. This is important during winter when we tend to cough and sneeze more freEXERCISE REGULARLY It's vital to keep your workout regimen up dur- quently. Wet your hands and lather up with ing winter, with a recent study showing that a soap for 20 seconds to help dislodge germs moderate level of regular exercise has a long- and rinse well under running water. term cumulative effect on immune response. A study in the US saw participants who went SLEEP WELL for a brisk walk several times a week reduced Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways the number of sick days they took by about 40 to avoid getting sick and spreading illness as it per cent. Regular aerobic exercise, five or limits the transfer of bacteria, viruses and more days a week for more than 20 minutes a other microbes. This is important during winter day, rises above all other lifestyle factors in when we tend to cough and sneeze more frelowering sick days during the winter cold sea- quently. Wet your hands and lather up with son. But don't go overboard. Overly strenuous soap for 20 seconds to help dislodge germs exercise releases the stress hormone, corti- and rinse well under running water. sol, in the body, which can weaken the immune system.

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What is Psychotherapy: Is it for me? There are many types of psychotherapy and today at least one in five people will seek this help at some point in their lives. Talking therapy is advocated more within the NHS than ever before; it is now recommended as part of the treatment for those suffering There is a lot of confusion about the with anxiety and differences between psychotherapy, depression as well counselling, psycho-analysis and as addictions to varbehavioural therapies. ious substances or damaging behavNormally, counselling is used to address iours. less serious or profound issues. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY may be used to help change deeply entrenched behaviours which are causing distress to the client.

LIFE COACHING is a form of counselling which some people seek to address a situation they are in, or the management of any goal they have, in order to find alternative ways of achieving it. This can mean changing their whole approach to any given situation which has been informed by their pattern of behaviour or thinking over the years.

PSYCHOTHERAPY is a more profound approach to an issue where the client wants to understand at a more core level, the reasons for their thinking, behaviour or emotional pain. They wish to get to know themselves in a way that leads to better understanding and selfacceptance.

PSYCHO-ANALYSIS may have moved on since the days of Freud and Jung, but it is often quoted as being the “inactive approach” where the client assumes the role of patient rather than taking a more active part in the process of therapy. I am sure that today’s analysts would disagree, but in my experience many people found this approach patronising and judgemental.

Therapy or Counselling should address the whole person, their situation in life and be empathic with a non-judgemental approach. It is not the role for anyone, however well-qualified, to sit in judgement on another. No-one can experience life for us and no-one should tell is how we feel about a situation. A therapist or counsellor should never impose their goals upon a client. They can help us re-construe our experiences in life but never negate the impact of them.

Some people find therapy or counselling a threatening process and it is essential that the psychotherapist is skilled in their practice to limit the amount of unnecessary anxiety for the client. It is to be expected that a certain amount of anxiety will be present at any time of change whether this change is positive or negative.

Resistance to change is a human response to the unknown and it is essential that anyone thinking about seeing a therapist or counsellor researches well to access one with correct qualifications and insurance in order to be safe in the process of self-discovery. This information can be found by visiting the web sites for the BACP or the UKCP.

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1. BE REALISTIC

The surest way to fall short of your goal is to make your goal unattainable. For instance, resolving to NEVER eat your favorite food again is setting you up to fail. Instead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding it more often than you do now.

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS MAKING THEM & KEEPING THEM

CHANCES ARE AT SOME TIME IN YOUR LIFE, YOU’VE MADE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION AND THEN BROKEN IT. THIS YEAR, STOP THE CYCLE OF RESOLVING TO MAKE CHANGE AND THEN NOT FOLLOWING THROUGH. IF YOUR RESOLUTION IS TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOURSELF AND GET HEALTHY, YOU WILL HAVE A MUCH BETTER YEAR IF YOUR RESOLUTION STICKS. HERE ARE TEN TIPS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED.

Keep your list with you and refer to it on losing the first five. Keep a food when you need help keeping your journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds resolve. lost.

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Don’t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members who will be there to support your resolve to change yourself for the better or improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who 2. PLAN AHEAD Don’t make your resolution on New shares your New Year’s resolution Year’s Eve. If you wait until the last and motivate each other. minute, it will be based on your mindset that particular day. Instead, 6. REWARD YOURSELF it should be planned well before This doesn’t mean that you can eat an entire box of chocolates if your December 31st arrives. resolution is to eat a better diet. Instead, celebrate your success by 3. OUTLINE YOUR PLAN Decide how you will deal with the treating yourself to something you temptation to skip that exercise enjoy that doesn’t contradict your class or have that piece of cake. This resolution. If you have been sticking could include calling on a friend for to your promise to eat better, for help, practicing positive thinking example, reward yourself with new and self-talk, or reminding yourself fitness clothing or by going to a how your “bad” will affect your goal. movie with a friend.

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8. DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP

Obsessing over the occasional slip won’t help you achieve your goal. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.

9. STICK TO IT

Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your personality. It won’t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!

10. KEEP TRYING

If you have totally run out of steam when it comes to keeping your resolution by mid-February, don’t despair. Start over again! Recommit yourself for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each 7. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS other and, before you know it, you Keep track of each small success. will be back on track. Short-term goals are easier to keep, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus

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Seafood Fideuà

1) Boil the kettle. Empty the mussels into a colander and run under cold water. Throw away any with broken shells. Pick through the shells, tapping each one on the side of the sink – they should be closed or should slowly close when tapped – if they stay open, throw them away. If any of the shells still have barnacles or stringy beards attached, pull them off with a cutlery knife and rinse the shells well. Keep in the colander, covered with a cold, damp cloth, until you’re ready to cook. Peel the prawn shells on the body section only leave the heads and tails intact. Score down the backs and pull out any gritty entrails. Chill until you’re ready to cook. 2) Put the saffron in a small cup, cover with 50ml kettle-hot •400g mussels, cleaned water and set aside for 10 mins. If using vermicelli, put in a bowl and crush to • 8 large prawns, in their shells little pieces (about 1cm long) with your hands. 3) Heat the oil in a large frying •2 good pinches of saffron pan with at least a 3cm lip, or a 40cm paella pan. Add the onion and stir •350g Spanish fideo pasta around the pan for 5 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more, •5 tbsp olive oil then tip in the vermicelli and cook for 5 mins, stirring from time to time, until •1 large onion, finely chopped the vermicelli is toasted brown. Stir in the paprika. 4) Keeping the heat mod•3 garlic cloves, crushed erate, stir through the monkfish, squid and saffron with its water, seasoning well. Spread the ingredients out in an even layer, then pour over the hot stock •2 tsp smoked paprika and scatter the tomatoes on top. Bring to a simmer, then cover the whole dish •1 monkfish tail, cut into 2-3cm chunks with a tight-fitting lid (or foil). Turn the heat to medium and cook for 6 mins. 5) •1 large squid, or 4 baby squid (about 400g), Uncover and stir to incorporate the dry top layer of pasta. Push the mussels cleaned and cut into rings (keep the tentacles) into the pasta so the hinges are buried in the bottom of the dish, and they •650ml hot good-quality fish stock stand straight up. Arrange the prawns on top, cover tightly and cook for another 6 mins or until the mussels are open, the prawns are pink and the pasta is •2 large tomatoes, chopped into small pieces •juice 1 large lemon, cooked through. Leave to simmer for another 2-3 mins to cook off most of the remaining liquid (leave a little in the pan to prevent the pasta from sticking plus 1 lemon cut into wedges to serve together). Allow to sit for 2-3 mins, then squeeze over the lemon juice and •small bunch parsley, chopped arrange the wedges on top. Scatter with parsley before serving.

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NEW CAR TRENDS FOR 2018...

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After a break of almost 20 years, the BMW 8 series is set to prepares to take on the Mercedes S-Class Coupe. Available in Gran Coupe and Convertible it is likely to use the same platform as the latest 7 Series luxury saloon. Its interior will boast much of the same tech, too, including gesture control for the iDrive-based infotainment system.

Sixteen years after it went out of production, the Toyota Supra is set to return this year developed in conjunction with BMW. Earlier Supras were known for their ability to produce crazy amounts of power at the hands of modifiers and tuners. So this new model has a lot to live up to in terms of performance.

Legendary French sports car marque Alpine is back, The new A110 sports coupé Inspired by the classic A110 of the seventies, will be out later this year. It will have Renault’s latest 1.8litre turbocharged engine found in the new Megane RS, albeit with less power. The 249bhp unit is geared towards nimble handling rather than outright performance.

An SSUV? That’s what Lamborghini are calling their new Urus – A “Super SUV” which will revive the spirit of the huge Lamborghini LM002 next spring when it launches later this year. The car’s platform is shared with the Audi Q7, Bentley Bentayga and Porsche Cayenne.but expect performance that should shame them all, while featuring a typically outrageous Lamborghini interior design.

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As Brexit negotiations have continued to go back and forth through November and December we have seen the Pound enjoy a volatile run against the Euro, hitting as high as 1.15 after it was revealed that an agreement had been reached on the Irish border issue. We have however seen these gains very quickly reversed, as it is clear that although some hurdles in the negotiations have been navigated, there are still many more that remain. As such we believe that as we move in to 2018 we are going to see continued volatility on GBP/EUR trading and therefore clients would be sensible to keep in close contact with their currency broker to ensure that they are well-prepared for any significant movements in the Pound’s value.

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What’s On Guide...

6th December 2017 to the 5th January 2018: Christmas Market in Benalmadena at the entrance of Puerto Marina everyday from 11am & 8pm. Also Chrtismas Markets are in La Cala & Mijas Pueblo. 26th December 2017 to the 4th January 2018: MIMA: Huge kids fair in Malaga. Among the attractions that can be enjoyed at MIMA are fun-fair rides, a natural ice rink, a golf course, a basketball court, a rock-climbing wall and zip-line, a road traffic safety circuit, environmental workshops, math’s development, handicrafts, face-painting, ball pools, trampolines, blow-up castles, story telling and children’s theatre to be held at the Palacio de Ferias, Málaga. For more information see www.mimamalaga.com. 2nd to the 5th January 2018: Cinderella Pantomime at the Salon Varietes, fun filled family pantomime. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 5th January 2018: Is the eve of the Three Kings Day, Dia de Reyes. Three Kings Day in Malaga Provence is very special it honors the visit of the Three Kings to worship and bring gifts to the new-born Jesus Christ. There are parades throughout Andalucia: The biggest are in Malaga, Marbella, Fuengirola also in San Pedro also up and down the Costa. 12th to the 14th January 2018: Johnny G’s Big Weekend The Showman returns with Elvis, Swing, Soul & 70's with BIG name special guests. 48 costume changes, Over 100 BIG Hits, All over one BIG Weekend! Each Night a Different Show!! Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 26th to the 31st January 2018: Caught in the Net. The hilarious, side-splitting farce, sequel to last year's.... "RUN FOR YOUR WIFE!" For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or e-mail: boxoffice@salonvarietestheatre.com or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com. Every Monday: 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 11am -12.30pm. Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis. 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 Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for Spanish lessons in the afternoon from 3.00pm until 3.45pm. Lifeline 652 537 615. Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admission. Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda. Every Thursday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for advice, support and friendship from 11.00am until 1.00pm. Pop in and meet new people and make new friends. Call 652 537 615. Every Thursday: Age Care Drop come & chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain held in The Pensioner's Bar, Paseo Maritimo La Cala, 11am-12.30pm. Every Friday: Hard Rock Cafe: Live music happening every Friday see www.hardrock.com/cafes/marbella. Every Friday: Age Concern meet at El Caballo de Oro in La Cala from 11.30 until 1.00pm. In the main square behind Supersol. Advice, support and friendship. Lifeline 652 537 615. 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.

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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

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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

Tourist Information

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) 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 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

1st January 2018: New Years Day (National Holiday).

5th January 2018: Is the eve of the Three Kings Day, Dia de Reyes. There are parades throughout Andalucia. 6th January 2018: Three Kings Day (National Holiday).

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during January 2018...

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

Capricorn, the first two weeks of January you’ll be flying high on the wings of love… Venus will be giving you a boost of grace and power also of seduction. You’re effortlessly attractive and benefit from circumstances that ease connections and the growth of new feelings. This increases your odds at meeting a new love or having fun with your loved one. With a lot of aligned in your sign during January 2018 you have a lot of aces up your sleeve in order to succeed, to reach success. The Sun brings you power, Venus brings you luck, Mercury brings you quick wit so you can achieve pretty much anything you set your mind to. Money is headed your way too, more of it during the last weeks of the month. January sees you enjoy good stamina. You’re in top shape, particularly during the first weeks. A fantastic start to the New Year for all Capricorns! Aquarius, the first two weeks of January 2018 are to be honest a little bit dull but… The last part of the month is lucky; the climate is totally different, full of optimism. If you’re looking for happiness, you will find it. During January your career is in full swing. With Mars and Jupiter have great plans and put a lot of heart into seeing them through. Favorable occasions come your way, but you might also have to lead a fight that you have great chances of winning, luckily. You need to figure out that not everybody is as honest and benevolent as you and that there can be people who envy you and might try to plot from the shadows, to sabotage you. Don’t let the success get to your head and watch your back! You are feeling exhaustion for the first weeks of the month. Your energy makes a strong comeback during the last weeks though, when your confidence and optimism return. Pisces, Mercury is ending a long stay in your sign this January 2018 it has been harmonising ties between your emotional and professional interests. Venus is also in your sign this month brining with it the possibility that you want to spend more time with your better half. The stars are all for it and give you a window at the end of the month. January 2018 is a dynamic month and a productive and ambitions month on the work front. You get moving, make plans, and go for it. There’s an attraction for widening horizons and reaching new frontiers, that you should make the most of in order to evolve professionally and have money-related success. The first two weeks of January 2018 find you in excellent shape, with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. But there’s a degree of excess, a tendency toward carelessness. It would be better to cut not get too worked up, and get enough rest. Aries, during the first two weeks of January 2018, Venus makes you become more selective when it comes to your relationships and steers your attention toward people who are worthy of your admiration. Venus’ conjunction with the Sun and Pluto should make your path to a changing situation more clear and will demand you into making a decision. January 2018 could be a decisive month for you when it comes to professional life. Saturn brings out the serious perfectionist in you. The Sun-Venus-Pluto are offering you success luck power, control, and money this month but its going to be had work. You can do it though Aries! Don’t spend more than you make and don’t make money-related decisions on a whim! You’re feeling good during the first week of January 2018, a little lapse during the second week stress, and a tendency toward excesses but you’ll be back to your usual self for the rest of the month.

Taurus, Mars and Jupiter are making January 2018 hot, hot, hot with regard to your love life. Expect passion, bold gestures and lots of attention. On the work front January 2018 is very favourable for you, provided you analyse your resources and risks correctly. The Sun, Saturn and Pluto are in your skies and they help you stay more or less on course and give you the necessary tenacity in order to get things done. Collaborations and challenges are relevant for your professional life throughout the month of January. You should be careful when it comes to money. You’re in good shape, by and large, and enjoy great stamina. But you can be thoughtless so beware of excesses and actions, with potential repercussions on your health. Gemini, during the first week of January 2018 Mercury is still in your sign. It’s the end of a cycle that started in November and that should have taught you important lessons regarding your love life. The month is mostly low-key although it’s the end of a term with above-average events have taken place in you love life. The last weeks of the month may lead to a romantic trip or a long-distance relationship. January 2018 is a very active month from a professional standpoint, with intense efforts, but also with achievements. Mars and Jupiter develop a considerable energy that can be used for great things. You can get ahead if you base your decisions on plans and strategies built with care, taking into consideration longterm evolutions. Don’t worry about minor things this month! Focus on what’s important and don’t lose your sense of humor!

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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, wow what a start to the year! With Mars and Jupiter are in your skies and they attracts opportunities with amorous potential; the power of your passion is unstoppable your emotions and feelings are electrifying! All in all, January 2018 is a significant month with high stakes. During January the spotlight is on interactions with those around you on the work front, of all kinds: collaborations and teamwork are at the foreground of all you do. Money depends on others: you make it or spend it together with them or for them. You burst with energy, but can have issues related to lack of balance and measure. You get too involved in the problems of others, get too worked up, tend to overdo it, and can run into stress. You should work out more: go to the gym, walks etc.. Burn all the excess energy and keep your body in a state of harmony.

Leo, January 2018 seems to steer your attention more toward practical aspects of life than romantic ones. But it’s not impossible for the two aspects to be entwined. Venus and Saturn are in your skies and bringing your home life and work life very much together. You may start a relationship with someone you met through work, get involved with your partner in fulfilling certain responsibilities or you both work in the same place or maybe on the same project. January 2018 brings your focus on to profession and duty. Set your goals and get started you’ll start achieving them very quickly. It’s time to solve some issues you’ve been neglecting, for diets after the Holidays, visiting your doctor or dentist regularly, basically getting yourself in the best shape for the new year.

Virgo, January 2018 is going to be an exceptional month for you, during which you can overcome all barriers and bathe in love like a very happy pig rolling in the poo! This month sees the burning Sun, Mercury, Venus, Pluto, and Saturn stimulate your romantic drive and give great favours amorous pursuits. So be careful: things could get wild! With a lot of planets transiting your skies this month is rich in offers and opportunities. Now you can unleash all of the talents or you can discover new ones; you’re now at the top of your creative and interpretative game; you now have more of a chance to find yourself in lucky circumstances. You come out winning as far as money is concerned. Although don’t talk more than you have to and when angry don’t say things you might regret! You are in excellent physical shape you also enjoy a lot of mental fortitude, but this may lead to impatience, agitation, irritability or stress. Libra, during the first two weeks of January 2018 your attention is mostly focused on family and close loved ones. You feel the need for privacy you could feel preoccupied with money worries of other things going on in the home. But the things change visibly during the last week of January, when the Sun and Venus begin a term of a few weeks that favours luck in love! The month is strongly oriented toward money and possessions. January has a Mars-Jupiter conjunction it will make you take a look at ways to improve your income. This conjunction is very productive, but you shouldn’t spend impulsively and really think if you need the things that you plan to buy. During the first two weeks of the month you might not feel much like yourself. In this transit you are deprived of the harmony you need. But the last weeks again find you in top shape both physically and mentally.

Scorpio, Mars and Jupiter stay in your sign during January 2018 expect passion and bold romantic gestures the month promises a lot of action. If you are ready maybe a New Year proposal could be on its way! During the last week of January, the fire simmers down a little, and things become a bit calmer and more stable; home and family become priorities. On the work front Mars and Jupiter push you to do big things. You have initiative you can now start a big and ambitious project. Things are dynamic when it comes to money, throughout January 2018. You can earn really well, but you have a hard time saving up. You have enough energy for two this month, and you don’t lack confidence. The problem is you tend to overdo it, to push things too far, and make a lot of excess or indiscretions. You’re like a boiling pot. Try to take a step back before you take 40 forward.

Sagittarius, during the first weeks of January 2018 Mercury goes through the final stage of a process that began in November (its retrograde cycle in Sagittarius), certain truths about relationships have come to the fore. Things get back to normal and that can be actually pleasant for some Sagittarians. The second week of January has a lot of potential with money-related or material things. It looks like the main traits of January 2018 are to do with money, money, money - from the need to measure up to bigger responsibilities to initiating more profitable transactions. Now that you’re rid of Saturn’s presence in your sign, your optimism, love of life, and physical energy are on the rise, slowly, until they reach the heights of previous years. However tough you might be, you should take it easier for a couple of weeks.

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Crossword

Across: 1. Occur (6) 4. Melodies (5) 8. Comply (5) 9. Can you unravel it (7) 10. Liven Up (7) 11. You (old English) (4) 12. Mr. Stewart gone fishing (3) 14. Repair (4) 15. Difficult to find (4) 18. Send for help. (1-1-1) 21. Was he so terrible (4) 23. Elastic (7) 25. Proven will (7) 26. The ram (5) 27. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a deer (5) 28. Difficult to solve (6) Down Down: 1. Paradise (6) 2. Idea or aim (7) 3. Jewels (8) 4. Helps if you carry it (4) 5. Point to the pole (5) 6. Take off the boil (6) 7. Hens occupation (5) 13. Lets the water out (8) 16. Super breeders (7) 17. Disturbance in the water (6) 19. Heady accelerator (5) 20. Not as much (6) 22. Take in that smell (5) 24. Wave it for magic (4)

Name The Film

A A thief steals corporate secrets through B use of dream-sharing technology, is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO staring Leonardo DiCaprio (2010).

A rejected hockey player puts his skills to the golf course to save his grandmother's house. Staring Adam Sandler and Christopher McDonald (1996).

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The Jokespage

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A Brain Walks Into A Bar... A brain walks into a bar and asks the barman for a set of jump-leads, but the barman tells him to get out as he's barred.'What,' says the brain, 'I've never been in here before'. 'Get lost,' says the barman, 'you're out of your head and you're trying to start something'.

Two deaf people get married and during the first week of marriage they find that they are unable to communicate in the bedroom with the lights out since they can't see each other signing, or read lips. After several nights of fumbling around and many misunderstandings, the wife figures out a solution. She writes: ‘Honey, why don't we agree on some simple signals? For instance, at night, if you want to have sex with me, reach over and squeeze my left breast one time. If you don't want to have sex, reach over and squeeze my right breast two times.’ The husband thinks this is a great idea. He writes back to his wife: “If she wants to have sex with him, reach over and pull on his penis one time. If she doesn't want to have sex, pull on his penis two hundred and fifty times.”

Every raisin is a tragic tale of a grape that could have been wine… My friend just got a puppy. It’s incredibly cute and playful and she loves it so much. Unfortunately here husband is allergic to it, so she’s going to have to get rig of him. If you’re interested, please send a message…

His name is Michael; he’s 54 years old, semi house trained & weighs 14 stone.

You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and start refusing to tell you where they are going.

What do you get is you cross a Rottweiler and a hyena? I don’t know, but I recommend you join in if it laughs.

Two five-year-old boys are standing at the toilet to pee. One says, "Your thing doesn't have any skin on it!” "I've been circumcised.” the other replied. "What's that mean?" "It means they cut the skin off the end." "How old were you when it was cut off?" "My mum said I was two days old." "Did it hurt?", the kid asked inquiringly. "You bet it hurt, I didn't walk for a year!"

Did you know that the density of Saturn is so low that whole planet would float on the water in your bath? You wouldn’t wan to try it through ... it would leave a massive ring around the tub!

If you had to choose between being trim and healthy for the rest of your life or having takeaway every night, which would you choose? Indian or Chinese?

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! r a KIDS PAGE e Y w Ne How does a Snowman get to work? By icicle!

What's an ig? A snow house without a loo!

What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice Caps! What goes 'oh, oh, oh'? Santa walking backwards!

What goes...now you see me, now you don't, now you see me, now you don't? A snowman on a zebra crossing!

Ask an adult to cut out all of the pieces. Place then on a smooth surface. Then build OLAF!

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What do snowmen eat for lunch? Icebergers!

What's white, furry & smells minty? A polo bear!

How do Eskimos make their beds? With sheets of ice & blankets of snow! What did the big furry hat say to the warm woolly scarf? You hang around while I go on ahead!

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puzzle Who Am I?

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Britt Eckland 2) Anthony Burgess 3) Beyoncé 4) New York and Boston 5) Gerald Durrell 6) Cat 7) Ford 8) Bulgarian 9) Formula One 10) Amsterdam 11) Elton John 12) Clark Gable 13) Flamingo 14) Angels 15) Swans 16) Carousel 17) 12 18) Baghdad 19) Alaska 20) Caracas 21) 1969 22) Dili 23) Outside Broadcast 24) Flying Fish Cove 25) A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen 26) Volvo 27) The Simpson’s 28) Gromit 29) Grozny 30) Havana

Answers from 18, 22, 70 & 71

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Link The Words 1) Range 2) Elephant 3) Fly 4) Entry 5) Engine

Guess The Celeb a) Idris Elba

b) Kate Winslet

Brain Teaser

WHICH IS THE BEST DOOR? Answer...

YOU’D BE BETTER SWITCH! Your first choice has a 1/3 chance of having the car, and that does not change. The other two doors HAD a combined chance of 2/3, but now a Goat has ben revealed behind one, all the 2/3 chance is with the other door.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) Inception (2010)

b) Happy Gilmore (1996)

Say What You See 1) Over my Dead Body 2) See Eye to Eye

3) Bee-Line

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