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And you'll even get the chance to see the Reidinator and his missus on their honeymoon. The pair will receive a whopping £600k to have their big day filmed, and Alex, who didn't get any money from What Katie Did Next, will be paid on this occasion. A few months back Jordan's publicist said: “Their decision to marry has not been made with any pre-conceived commercial plan or media deal in place”. Katie said -

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7. The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking great. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he flips the meat.

8. THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN. 9. The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.

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understood the basic process but wanted three years to research, implement, and design a new state-of-the-art method.

Husband number 6 was from Finance and Administration; he thought he knew how, but he wasn't sure whether it was his job or not.

Husband number 7 was in Marketing; although he had a nice product, he was never sure how to position it.

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A lawyer married a woman who had previously divorced ten husbands.....On their wedding night, she told her new husband, “Please be gentle; I'm still a virgin”.

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9. They babble nonsense at you - The power of your attractiveness has short-circuited their brain. Chances are they’re dimly aware that their mouth is spouting nonsense, but it’s out of their control.

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6. They push back their shoulders when they see you - It’s not an obvious signal, but it’s a very common one. We respond subconsciously to an attractive person by improving our posture: men puff out their chests slightly, and women arch their backs.

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Big difference!

9. When the waiter asks if everything’s okay, a simple ‘Yes’ is fine.

10. What do you mean, ‘leering?’ She’s obstructing my view.

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12. When I’m turning the wheel and the car is nosing onto the off-ramp, saying ‘Oh, this is our exit, Honey’ is not really necessary.

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14. The temperature will be my responsibility. It will be slightly cooler than you want it.

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

7. Don’t feel compelled to tell us how all the people in your stories are related to one another: We’re just nodding, waiting for the punch-line.

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A few days later, about a dozen mice that came to heaven together and God asked them how they had liked earth. Earth was no better for them than it was the cat.

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How a person perceives and reacts to external factors is individual to that person in the context of their whole life.

This relates to the internal domain and is where people feel their world of experience. Mental health problems are above all emotional phenomena and emotions are a result of a combination of feelings, thoughts and beliefs relating to the self, a persons relationship with the world and their relationship with others. They determine how a person will perceive, be affected by and cope with external factors.

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A person is able to find the resilience to overcome issues concerning internal and external factors in an environment in which they feel safe and secure. This can be achieved by the reduction of any emotional or physical threats against the person or those they care about, by developing an understanding of what has happened and is happening in their lives, and by using the support networks available to help them on the road to recovery.

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Make sure it is out of the horses reach, and no cables are about to get stood on, or chewed. I myself provide fans for my horses during the summer months, and also fans keep the flies at bay.

Heat stroke can happen to any horse whether they are working or standing still in stuffy stables, or travelling in a trailer, to a show, remember the inside temperature of a trailer can be up to 20 degrees higher than the outside temperature. If your horse shows any of the following symptoms then you should call your vet.

Elevated respiration, an inactive horse normally takes 4 to 16 breaths per min.Elevated pulse rate, profuse sweating or no sweating at all, High body temperature of above 103 f, Irregular heartbeats, depressed attitude, Dehydration.

Test for dehydration by observing your horse’s flanks, if they look caved in, and then he’s probably dehydrated. Pick up a pinch of skin along the horses neck, if the skin snaps back quickly then the horse is sufficiently hydrated. If the pinched area collapses more slowly the horse is dehydrated.

What To Do Until The Vet Arrives - Use shade, fans, cool water, any means possible to reduce the horses body temperature, stand your horse in cool water if possible. Sponge or spray the large blood vessels along belly, and legs and offer frequent sips of water. Hopefully the above will not be necessary, because as a responsible horse owner you would not allow heat stroke or dehydration to occur, simple forward thinking and basic shade and water is all that is needed to avoid this situation.

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Keeping your horse cool during the summer months is an ongoing problem here in Spain, but we must do all we can to prevent overheating and dehydration during this time, many horses die a painful death each year, due to heatstroke and dehydration.

Provide plenty of clean fresh water; check that buckets or water troughs are clean, and not contaminated with bird droppings, dead insects, insect larva or algae growth. Try to keep water as cool as possible; a horse may not want to drink water that has gone warm. Ponies and foals may have trouble reaching water in shallow filled troughs, so make sure all your horses can reach the water in there paddock.

When your horse is hot, sponge or hose down the large blood vessels along the inside of the legs and along the underside of the belly and neck. Don’t spray horse’s faces or get water in the eyes or ears, sponge these areas gently. If you must work your horse hard try to do so early in the morning or later in the evening when it is cooler. After riding in hot weather, cool your horse down slowly, loosen off the girth immediately after you have finished working him, offer sips of cool, not cold water and walk the horse around slowly. Muscles are more likely to stiffen up if the horse is allowed to stand; moving muscles dissipate heat better than standing ones.

Consider using electrolytes if your horse is sweating hard. Electrolytes replace salts lost when your horse sweats, they are similar to sports drinks taken by humans, you can put electrolytes into your horses feed, or use a large syringe to squirt directly into the horse’s mouth. Use electrolytes that are only made for horses, electrolytes made for other livestock may be unsuitable.

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

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Tel: 952 599 236. Mob: 685 578 743

Friendly family bar. Tasty homemade food. Value for money specials & tapas. Draught beer from 1€. All sports on large screen. Fun karaoke nights. The Strip, Calahonda Tel: 952 939 579

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Brian told me that he missed the option to pop in somewhere for coffee and a cake that didn’t come straight from a freezer so he

Traditional Chinese Food. Takeaway menu.

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Fridays: Karaoke - “Paul the Bear” Bar Shenanigans, 9.30pm Riviera del Sol. Fish and Chip Night - The Far Isle, Riviera del Sol. Karaoke - Allstars, Charleys Bar, Riviera del Sol. Saturdays: Live Music Bar Shenanigans, Riviera del Sol. Karaoke - Sister Bar. The Strip, Calahonda.

Live Entertainment - Charleys Bar, Riviera del Sol. Sundays: Sunday Roast & Live Music Vista Del Mar. 1 till 6pm €10.95 Plus live music.

Live Entertainment - Mad Terry, from 5pm Shaggys, Fuengirola Port, Courtyard.

Sunday Roast - 1pm - 10pm, The Far Isle, Riviera del Sol. Carvery & Karaoke - Charleys Bar, Riviera del Sol.

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Mondays: Live Sports, Quiz & Bing -Bar Shenanigans, ADVERTISE Riviera del Sol. Live Sports, - Charleys YOUR Bar, Riviera del Sol. EVENTS! Tuesdays: Karaoke Call: 663 061 669 Fools bar. El Zoco, Calahonda.

Karaoke - Allstars, Charleys Bar, Riviera del Sol. Racenights (First Tuesday Everymonth) - Charleys Bar, Riviera del Sol. Wednesdays: Indian & Chinease Night -The Far Isle, Authentic Indian or Chinese Cuisine.

Live Sports, - Charleys Bar, Riviera del Sol. Thursdays: Karaoke - Fools Bar, El Zoco, Calahonda.

Quiz Night - Charleys Bar, Riviera del Sol. Quiz Night - JJ’s Bar, Riviera del Sol. Karaoke- Sisters Bar, The Strip, Calahonda.

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What is networking?

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I’m not really sure that it’s for me…….

You have been networking all of your life, you have made contacts in your family, friends and in business, if you don’t feel comfortable with the speeches or presentations, try one of the informal social type groups – everybody there will be there for the same reasons as you and will make you feel welcome and you will very soon be part of the group.

For more information about networking or information about the Marbella and Banus Curry Club, please contact us on 952 933 414 or 622 486 844.

The Marbella and Banus Curry Club Business networking in a social environment.

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1980 M*A*S*H Theme From Mash Theme from the popular US TV series, recorded by a group of studio session musicians.

1980 St. Winifred's School Choir There's No One Quite Like Grandma School choir with a song which, like "Grandad" in 1971, captured the sentimental Christmas market.

1981 Laurie Anderson O Superman Laurie Anderson premiered a new theatrical work, entitled Delusion, at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.

1981 Joe Dolce Shaddap You Face Italian-American who found comedy success in Australia.

1982 The Firm Arthur Daley ‘E’s alright John O'Connor who formed the Firm did loads of composing for King of the Hill. And who can forget Star Trekkin.......

1985 Phyllis Nelson Move Closer US soul singer who wrote the song herself. Tom Jones returned the song to the charts in 1989.

1987 M/A/R/R/S Pump Up The Volume Dance hit that heavily sampled other recordings, which resulted in

lengthy litigation.

1988 Robin Beck The First Time Studio singer from New York. Like the New Seekers' No 1 of 1971, this started as a TV jingle for Coca Cola.

1990 Partners In Kryme Turtle Power US rap duo celebrating the kids' TV fad, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

1991 Hale & Pace The Stonk "Comic Relief" charity single by the two stand-up comedians.

1994 Doop Doop Dutch instrumental duo, who revived the 1920s Charleston dance for this off-the-wall hit.

1997 Teletubbies Teletubbies Say Eh-oh!

This was the theme song from the BBC's tiny tots' TV programme, "Teletubbies", much loved by toddlers and students alike.

1998 Spacedust Gym & Tonic UK cover of a track called "Gymtonic" by French DJ and producer Christophe Le Friant, who works under the psuedomym of Bob Sinclair.

1999 Chef Chocolate Salty Balls Cartoon character in the cult tv series "South Park". The voice was that of Isaac Hayes.

1999 Mr. Oizo Flat Beat French act, Quentin Dupieux, with a dance riff, first heard in a Levis jeans TV ad.

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Dirk Benedict - Hard to believe now, but another actor played Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck in the pilot episode of ‘The A-Team’. However, Tim Dunigan failed to impress studio executives and Benedict was quickly drafted in to replace him. He was already a star on TV, thanks to his role in ‘Battlestar Galactica’ as Lt Starbuck.

His attempt to launch himself as a dramatic actor when ‘The A-Team’ ended by playing Hamlet in a Broadway production was savaged by critics. Roles in a number of TV shows followed, including ‘Baywatch’ and ‘Murder She Wrote’, and he released his autobiography ‘Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy’, following his successful battle with prostate cancer.

Arriving in an ‘A-Team’ van for 2007’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, Benedict’s involvement in the show delighted older viewers, while the younger ones were bemused at the old man who did nothing but moan about modern TV while smoking endless cigars. He finished third, however.

He appears in the new movie, but has since said he felt insulted after only being used for a three-second cameo.

Dwight Schultz - A stage actor before his role as Howling Mad Murdock, the actor put so much energy into his character that the show’s bosses feared he would be too over-the-top for audiences and had planned to write him out of the series. But a positive reaction to Murdock during test screenings changed that, and they made sure he was kept in the show.

Once the series ended, he appeared in several episodes of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ and also reprised the role of Reginald Barclay in ‘Star Trek: First Contact’.

He has lent his vocal talents to a huge number of video games and animated shows, including ‘Ben 10’ and ‘Splinter Cell Double Agent’ – and is also a rightwing pundit for US radio stations.

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George Peppard - As the cigar-chomping leader of ‘The A-Team’, George Peppard cruised through the series with a mischievous grin and a devilish glint in his eyes. Although he had starred in a number of shows and films, including 1961’s ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, John Hannibal Smith was, according to Peppard, “the “best part I’ve had in my career”.

Towards the end of the run he began to tire of the series, however, likening it to an “out of control train”.

He was said to be famous for leaving work at the exact time he was meant to finish, even if he was in the middle of shooting.

A handful of roles followed when the show ended in 1987, including private investigator Max Morgan in ‘Matlock’ – a part that was hoped to spawn its own series.

However, the life-long smoker was already diagnosed with lung cancer at that point and sadly died in 1994 of pneumonia shortly after finishing work on the episode.

Mr T -The hugely eccentric Mr T became a household name following his role in the series as no-nonsense BA Baracus.

During the series’ run, Mr T would appear in his own animated show and guest star in US sitcoms, and even launched a short-lived music career. He starred in the TV show ‘T. and T.’ for three years following the end of ‘The A-Team’, but took a break from the public eye after he was diagnosed with lymphoma.

However, he burst back into the limelight with high-profile ad campaigns for Snickers and ‘World of Warcraft’- and featured in the underrated animated comedy ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’.

He is the only surviving member of ‘The A-Team’ not to cameo in the new movie due to the film's violent content.

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The young man was then forced by Indonesian Law to marry the cow in a cleansing ritual for his unholy acts. He fainted during the ceremony; I suppose it was the excitement of the honeymoon anticipation.

Chief Embang then had the animal drowned in the sea to rid the village of bad luck. The young mans clothes were also thrown into the sea as part of the ritual.

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• You don't have to be a newlywed to plan a holiday primarily for the enjoyment of golf.

• Your golf partner will never say, "What? We just golfed last week! Is that all you ever think about?"

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18 Reasons Why Golf Is Better Than Sex • You don't have to sneak your golf magazines into the house.

• If you are having trouble with golf, it is perfectly acceptable to pay a professional to show you how to improve your technique.

• The Ten Commandments do not say anything about golf.

• If your partner takes pictures or videotapes of you golfing, you don't have to worry about them showing up on the Internet, when you become famous.

• Your golf partner won't keep asking questions about other partners you've golfed with • It's perfectly respectable to golf with a total stranger.

• When you see a really good golfer, you don't have to feel guilty about imagining the two of you golfing together.

• If your regular golf partner isn't available, he/she won't object if you golf with someone else.

• Nobody will ever tell you that you will go blind if you golf by yourself.

• When dealing with a golf pro, you never have to wonder if they are really an undercover cop.

• You don't have to go to a sleazy shop in a seedy neighborhood to buy golf stuff.

• You can have a golf calendar on your wall at the office, tell golf jokes and invite co-workers to golf with you without getting sued for sexual harassment.

• There is no such thing as a golf transmitted disease.

• If you want to watch golf on television, you don't have to subscribe to a premium satellite TV package.

• Nobody expects you to promise to golf with just one partner for the rest of your life.

• Nobody expects you to give up golfing if your partner loses interest in the game.

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The soon learn that they both have the same doctor who has prescribed a game of golf using an imaginary golf ball to reduce stress. And so they tee off with their imaginary balls.

After a day of splitting fairways and hitting nothing less then eagles, birdies and pars, they reach the 18th hole..

The first one indicates because they are equal in their score that he should hit first. So he tees off with his imaginary ball.

"Look at that, a beautiful shot just on the edge of the green" The second guy hits his imaginary ball and indicates that it has also landed on the edge next to the other ball. The first guy lines up and drains his 20-footer to the bottom of the cup.

"You wouldn't believe it, my ball just rolled into the cup, I win."

The second guy responds, "You won't believe it either, you just hit my ball."

Great Quotes

It's a heck of a lot harder to stay on top than it is to get there - Tom Kite.

Nothing goes down slower than a golfers' handicap - Bobby Nichols.

You know it is too wet to golf when your cart capsizes – Anonymous.

If I ever reach a par 5 in two, they change it to a par 4 - Fred Funk.

Golfers just love punishment. And that's where I come in - Peter Dye, Golf Course Architect.

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Golf Tips And Tricks Straight Down The Middle

Pro Tip

Bing Crosby coined the phrase in his song and every golfer has been trying for it since the game began, it is a fact that the set up is 95% of your shot and alignment is a large part of that often causing accuracy problems to the golfer this is a drill for practice that will help you to check or tune up your alignment.

Match all four areas of your body, checking all points are parallel to the target line

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As you practice always start your set up system from behind the ball imagine the target line and step forward to aim your club.

Then aim your body to the inside of your target line parallel to it. Check your feet, knees, hips and shoulder position using the club frame on the ground to help and remembering these four points must be on the same line. With it set correct check your posture then play, your shot.

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When you set your alignment incorrectly, step away and start again. This way you will change how you set up correctly and learn to recognize the feeling for when it is wrong.

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Billed as the new British Motor Show, a limited number of ticket holders will get the opportunity to not only see but also ride in some of the hottest new cars from more than 25 manufacturers including BMW, Jaguar, Porsche and Rolls-Royce.

The list of UK debuts includes the Audi A1, Nissan Juke, Ford Focus RS500, Mercedes’ CL successor the S-Class Coupe, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Hennessy Venom GT, Alpina B5 and MG6.

The Festival of Speed proper starts on Friday July 2 where, for three days, Lord March’s front garden becomes petrolhead nirvana. For many the biggest draw is seeing rare, exotic and unimaginably valuable racing cars from past and present blast up the narrow 1.16-mile driveway in front of Goodwood House and on the specially built rally stage. But there’s plenty to see away from the action too.

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Tel: 951 260 067 Funny Beach: Go-karts for adults and children over 6 years old, trampolines, mini golf, video games, electric bikes and cars, children's rides and water sports. Open in the summer from 11:0002:00 and in winter from 11:00-23:00.

CN-340 km 184, 29600 Marbella.

Tel: 952 823 Parque Acuatico Mijas: Open from May to September, this aqua park has numerous slides and pools, restaurants, floats & sun beds. Situated in Mijas.

Tel: 952 460 404 Selwo Aventura: A dolphin, seal and penguin park with seasonal opening hours. At Parque de la Paloma, 29630 Benalmadena.

Tel: 952 560 150 Selwo Marina: Dolphinarium, ice living station to see sea lions and penguins.

Situated next to the Parque de Las Palomas, Benalmadena.

Tel: 902 190 482 Tivoli World: This show and amusement park is open throughout the year.

There are rides, themed restaurants and bars to enjoy. Avda Tivoli s/n, Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena).

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The folks at the third house handed him a selection of terrific fishing lures.

At the fourth house, he was met at the door by a strikingly beautiful woman in a revealing negligee. She took him by the hand, gently led him through the door (which she closed behind him), and led him up the stairs to the bedroom where she blew his mind with the most passionate love he had ever experienced. When he had had enough, they went downstairs, where she fixed him a giant breakfast: eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and freshly squeezed orange juice. When he was truly satisfied, she poured him a cup of steaming coffee. As she was pouring, he noticed a fiver sticking out from under the cup's bottom edge.

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At the second house, they presented him with a box of fine cigars.

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When he arrived at the first house on his route, he was greeted by the whole family there, who congratulated him and sent him on his way with a big gift envelope.

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Jerry received a parrot for his birthday.

It was the postman's last day on the job after 35 years of carrying the post through all kinds of weather to the same neighborhood.

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"Good.."

"Now I also want you to take off my Bra." "Good..."

"Now can you take off my knickers."

"Very Good! Now, don't let me catch you wearing them again!"

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Jerry was astonished at the bird's change in attitude and was about to ask what had made the difference and caused such a dramatic change when the parrot continued: "May I ask what the chicken did???"

"All this was just too wonderful for words," he said, "but what's the fiver for?"

"Well," she said, "last night, I told my husband that today would be your last day, and that we should do something special for you. I asked him what to give you.

He said, 'Screw him, give him a fiver.'"

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No matter how hard you may have had to fight for someone you love, you've kept at it - and you've probably won the battle quite recently. You'll know on the 21st. Beginning of two and a half years of solid, meaningful relationships that are destined to last.

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You usually balance work and relationships. This month your energy will go into encounters of the intimate kind. Get your career matters sorted so that you can pour all your energy into your partner. If you're single, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have some "shopping" to do!

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Friends need odd jobs done this month meaning money just seems to come to you. You'll have even less to worry about than usual. In fact, you may be in the mood to go on a DIY spree. If you're attached, make a day - or weekend - of it with your partner.

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Your sign has been endowed with several gifts, and romance is definitely right at the top of the list.

Not too far below, however, is your charming way with words, which will be even more potent than usual now. Single or attached, expect a parade.

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Your house of siblings and neighbors has been invaded by two massive planetary powers. They'll bring you introductions that may end up being helpful to your career and social life. Be prepared for a most unusual and unexpected parade of newcomers.

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Your planet is the Moon, Cancer the Queen of Emotions. She specializes in moods, which means you do, too so expect the urge to make some major changes in anything you like - A new hairstyle, wardrobe, physical regime - you name it.

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Scorpio

Four planets will make their way through your house of love affairs this month. You'll be thinking some very serious thoughts, but don't make any plans or promises until after the 15th. Wait until the 17th to pop any romantic questions!

Saturn will enter your sign this month; He's a no-nonsense guy who doesn't settle for anything less than your absolute best. Work on your personal presentation, and start bright and early on the 11th, when the Solar Eclipse gives you a jumpstart of energy!

There won't be a moment to waste this month. If you've been putting something off, though, you'll wait no longer. The energy and initiative you've been waiting for will be there for you. All you have to do is make a list - a realistic list - and stick to it.

You will make some very nice new friends this month. One in particular, around the Solar Eclipse of the 11th. Oh, and don't worry about being rejected. First of all, Sagittarius who could ever resist you, just the way you are. You'll have them after uttering "hello."

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