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C o s t a l I n k MAGAZINE COVERINGTHE COSTA DEL SOL - INCLUDING FUENGIROLA, LA CALA, CALAHONDA, ELVIRIA, MARBELLA, PUERTO BANUS, SAN PEDRO, BENAHAVIS, ESTEPONA, LA DUQUESA, SABINILLAS, SOTOGRANDE,ALHAURIN & COíN.

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Wow it’s HOT! Seems the summer has finally arrived! And so have the many people here on holiday, if you are one of them, we hope you enjoy your stay, there’s plenty to do, check out the fishing trips in Fuengirola the dolphin and shopping tours to Gibraltar or take a voyage to see Fuengirola Castle from the sea. Don’t forget to check out our bar and restaurant guide for the evening’s entertainment! For our American friends, it’s your day on the fourth look out for the celebrations in Malaga and Estepona. Talking of Estepona, It’s Feria time from the 7th to the 12th so lookout for the celebrations. What a month for motorsport fans - It’s the Goodwood Festival of Speed otherwise known as the “Biggest Garden Party In the World” at the beginning of this month. There are three British Grand Prix including Silverstone, (let’s hope there’s no rain this year) and the Nurburgring, and three MotoGP races. The Tour de France is with us again from the 2nd to the 24th and there’s loads of golf, tennis and cricket to keep us glued to the TV. Enjoy your July and don’t forget the sun cream!

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Essex.....Well, aren't jealous spouses a pain! It seems that Amy Childs' jealous boyfriend Joe Hurlock has learnt his lesson, and it was a very expensive lesson at that. The Only Way Is Essex star Amy was recently spotted partying on down in Marbella and even spent a night out with footballer Jack Cork. Her boyfriend Joe obviously heard the words Marbella and footballer and hit the roof. Though it seems that Amy used her womanly charms (both of them) to win Joe back around, probably telling him ‘Don’t be jel babes!’.Whatever she said it worked, Joe bought her a pair of Christian Louboutin heels for her 21st birthday, which he surprised her with after they'd booked into a suite at The Sanderson Hotel, nice! Maybe it’s time to stop mocking and start taking tips from the bronzed babe.

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1) What is the London Orbital Motorway better known as? 2) In what month is Hogmanay celebrated? 3) Complete the following TV series title, ‘Police, Camera, ……’? 4) What type of music would you associate with Maria Callas? 5) Which Sicilian Mountain is Europe’s largest volcano? 6) Which was the only non-European nation to win the men’s football world cup in the 90’s? 7) Was singer Enrico Caruso a baritone, tenor or bass? 8) Which member of the Rolling Stones was best man at Keith Richard’s wedding? 9) Which alphabet did the Muscovites use? 10) What type of transport did Steve McQueen use to escape in the film ‘The Great Escape’? 11) Which English County has the longest coastline?

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A Trip To ROME..... A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded “Rome? Why would There’s no anyone want to go there? It's crowded and place like dirty. How are you getting there?” “We're takRome..... ing Continental,” she replied. “We got a great There’s no price!” “Continental? I’m not surprised you got place like Rome! it cheap!” exclaimed the hairdresser. “That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old and they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?” “We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome 's Tiber River called Teste.” replied the lady. “Don't go any further. I know that place” said the hairdresser. “Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump. The rooms are small and the service is surly. So, whatcha' planning on doing when you get there?” “We're going to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope.” replied the lady excitedly. “That's rich,” laughed the hairdresser. “You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this trip of yours. You're going to need it.” A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome “It was wonderful,” explained the woman, “Continental's brand new plane was overbooked so they bumped us up to first class. The hotel was great! They'd just finished a 5€ million remodeling job, and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city They, too, were overbooked, so they apologised and gave us their best suite at no extra charge!' 'Well,' muttered the hairdresser, 'that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope.' 'Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me.' 'Oh, really! What'd he say ?' He said, 'Where'd you get that crappy hairdo?'

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any foot problems are caused by undue care, resulting in conditions such as corns and callus (hard skin) which can be attributed to excessive pressure from ill fitting shoes that have no support or shock absorption. Also backless footwear can cause dehydration and cracked heels. In growing toes nails, these have several contributing factors, again ill fitting shoes, poor nail cutting and the over use of trainers. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection and harbours bacteria in foot wear. It is contagious and needs treatment. Basic hygiene is essential; our feet should be washed at least once a day and dried especially between the toes. Verruca’s need a correct diagnosis and professional treatment.

iabetics are more prone to foot problems because the nerves in the extremities deteriorate and therefore to some degree can lose sensation in the feet. It is important a diabetic inspects their feet regularly and sees a chiropodist on a regular basis. If a symptom is not treated early it could result in a more serious problem later or may even result in the loss of a limb. This may sound scary but it is a reality. The human being is bipedal, that is we only have two lower limbs to carry us about, our weight is not distributed evenly as with four limbs. Pressure and shock passes through our feet at a rate of approximately 7,000 times a day as that’s how many steps we take on average. We need to maintain them in the way they deserve because if we don’t later on in life we end up with hip, knee and back problems. Many factors influence the problems we have today with our lower limbs, the main ones being, overweight, incorrect fitting shoes with no support through the medial arch or shock absorption.

n Spain we live with hard marble or tiled floors floor’s which do not have the give like carpets. The shock that is generated when we hit the ground reverberates up through our lower structure and is not dissipated. High heels for the ladies and cheap flip flops are main contributors to structural defects and bio-mechanical problems. Bunions (Halux abductor valgus) are due mainly to the collapse of the medial arch forcing excessive pressure from the hind foot through the metatarsal to the big toe joint. Our feet are the most complex structural part of the human body consisting in each foot of 26 bones, 2 ankle bones, 105 ligaments, 32 muscles, intrinsic and extrinsic of the lower limb and with 55 articulations. It is therefore important that we maintain them in tip top condition. Prevention is always better than sure. Jennifer Coates a Preferred Partner of “medilink” is a UK qualified and registered Podiatrist and is available to provide all foot care services from chiropody to analysing a skeletal gait problem affecting hips or knees. She is also able to prescribe bespoke orthotics. For more information on Jennifer or any of our other Preferred Partners call “medilink” on 952 93 38 76

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Taxi taleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s... A man walks into the street and manages to get a taxi just going by. He gets into the taxi, and the cabbie says, "Perfect timing. You're just like Frank." Passenger: "Who?" Cabbie: "Frank Feldman. He's a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happened like that to Frank Feldman every single time." Passenger: "There are always a few clouds over everybody." Cabbie: "Not Frank Feldman. He was a terrific athlete. He could have won the Grand-Slam at tennis. He could golf with the pros. He sang like an opera baritone and danced like a Broadway star and you should have heardhim play the piano. He was an amazing guy." Passenger: "Sounds like he was something really special Cabbie: "There's more... He had a memory like a computer . Could remember everybody's birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order and which fork to eat them with. He could fix anything. Not like me. I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out. But Frank Feldman, he could do everything right." Passenger. "Wow, some guy then." Cabbie: "He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams. Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Frank, he never made a mistake and he really knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good. He would never answer her back even if she was in the wrong; and his clothing was always immaculate, shoes highly polished too - he was the perfect man! He never made a mistake. No one could ever measure up to Frank Feldman." Passenger: "An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?" Cabbie: "Well, I never actually met Frank. I just married his ******* widow." A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimetres from a shop window. For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, "Look mate, don't ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of me!" The passenger apologised and said, "I didn't realise that a little tap would scare you so much." The driver replied, "Sorry, it's not really your fault. Today is my first day as a cab driver..... I've been driving a hearse for the last 25 years."

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Emergency Numbers

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

112 091 092 062

Medical

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

Health Centres

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

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

Markets

Consulates 952 952 952 952 952 952 952

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

Tourist Information Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

86 40

Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026

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

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

Transport

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

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) Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Friday - Alhaurin el Grande (Bar Aquamania) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda) 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 Ca単ada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists 24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates 4th July: Independence Day 7th to the 12th July: Estepona Feria 16th July: Vigin of the sea festival. Along the coasts villages parade statues of the La Virgin del Carmen (the protector of the seamen) with decorated boats and also fireworks.

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Sat 2nd July: The racecourse turnstiles open at 8pm at The Hipódromo Costa del Sol for those eager not only to study the ‘form’, but also to enjoy a meal ‘al fresco’ at one of the many restaurants. The races start at 10.30pm and are run every 35 minutes or so until 1am Weds 6th July: Mel Williams sings Joe cocker & Friends PLUS BBQ €18 at Playa Miraflores call 952 934 840 Weds 6th July: Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of Juarez, Mexico at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Thurs 7th July: Mr Maph Motown & Soul PLUS STEAK night at Playa Miraflores call 952 934 840 Sun 10th July: Shakin all over Summer Session Graham Keeling, Michael 'Piano Man' Dickinson & Igor 12 - 2 till 8PM BBQ & Musica €20 Weds 13th July: Chas Burnett 60's, 70's Revival Plus BBQ €18 at Playa Miraflores call 952 934 840 Weds13th July: Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of Louisiana at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Thurs 14th July: "A Date with Dusty" The life & music of the legendary Dusty Springfield PLUS STEAK Night at Playa Miraflores call 952 934 840 Fri15th July: Balance Your Hormones Workshop, Suarve Café, Fuengirola. Alleviate tiredness, loss of energy, mood swings or weight problems caused by hormonal imbalance. Also discussions about blood sugar, poor digestion, candida and yeast problems Call Michelle on 952 929 860 Sun17th July: Summer session The Reverend Toon, Chas Burnett & Leonardo de Peruta 2 till 8PM BBQ & Musica €20 Weds 20th July: Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of The Maldives at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Thurs 21st July: Mr Maph Motown & Soul PLUS STEAK night at Playa Miraflores call 952 934 840 Sat 23rd July: July Balance Your Hormones Workshop, Suarve Café, Fuengirola. Alleviate tiredness, loss of energy, mood swings or weight problems caused by hormonal imbalance. Also discussions about blood sugar, poor digestion, candida and yeast problems Call Michelle on 952 929 860 Weds 27th July: The Reverend Toon, Ska, Reggae, Soul & Two Tone Classics plus BBQ €18 at Playa Miraflores call 952 934 840 Weds 27th July: Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of 28th Manila at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Thurs 28th July: July "A Date with Dusty" The life & music of the legendary Dusty Springfield PLUS STEAK Night at Playa Miraflores – call 952 934 840 Fri 29th July: “Ladies Night” at The Hipódromo Costa del Sol (Mijas race course) based on “Ladies Day” at Royal Ascot. Last year saw many women with wonderful headgear and a fashion show, this year there will be even more fashion and accessories Sat 30th July: 30th is “R&R and Rockabilly concert” in Le Chic with international groups “The Beerbellys” and “Roadhouse” at The Hipódromo Costa del Sol (Mijas race course) also R&R DJ’s playing hits on vinyl from the 50s and 60s. Every Wednesday: Karaoke with Bazooo at Peppers, El Zoco, Calahonda. Every Thursday: Steak night at Playa Miraflores – call 952 934 840 Every Friday: Karaoke with Bazooo at Peppers, El Zoco, Calahonda. Ever Friday: Sunday, Carvery 2pm to 6pm with Nigel’s retro Dessert table at Playa Miraflores and Phoebe or Chas Burnett Live alternate weeks– call 952 934 840 for more information. Every Sunday: BBQ Sunday at Splash Club call 699 225 126 Every Sunday: Sunday Roast at Peppers, all home cooked food freshly prepared by Big Dave. Bookings advised 952 931 593 or 627 188 778. Every Sunday: Traditional Sunday lunch at Santiago del Calvario, Alhaurin, Roast beef, Lamb Pork, or chicken with fish and Vegetarian options available.

What’s On

Guide

The Hipódromo Costa del Sol is found between La Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola and can be accessed from the Sohail castle junction or from the centre of La Cala following the signs. Entrance is only 5 euros but is FREE for those under 18 and over 65. FREE parking is available for 1000 cars. Racecourse/racing Information 952592700 - Entertainment and activities 667759355.

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Massage: The manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues and promote relaxation and well-being. Therapeutic massage can ease tension and reduce pain. Massage can be a part of physical therapy or practiced on its own. It can also be highly effective for reducing the symptoms of arthritis, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other disorders of the muscles and/or nervous system. Massage in the Treatment of Back Pain: Back Pain is one of the the most common ailments, and in the US is second only to the common cold for Well Being days off work. Neck & Shoulder Pain: One of the most common cause of neck shoulder tension is long term stress. Tension in the neck and shoulders can greatly restrict movement of the head, and when acute, can lead to headaches, loss of sleep, and a sciatic like pain in the arms and numbness in the fingers. How stiff is your neck...if you have difficulty looking over your shoulder when reversing your vehicle, then you need to have this problem alleviated. Clinical massage (e.g. deep tissue, sports & physiotherapy), release this soft tissue tension through manipulation techniques. Other causes are: whiplash injuries (even long term), sports injuries, work related tension(e.g. computers, hairdressers). Lower Back Pain: Though there are many causes to lower back pain, vertebral problems (especially to the the lumbar, sacrum and coccyx) cause soft tissue tension (muscle, tendon, ligament) which in acute states lead to poor mobility, pain, sciatica, and numbness in the lower torso extremities. In more extreme cases may lead to disc problems (slip, prolapse, herniated) and can be affected by arthritis. Fusion Massage: developed by Michael Izon, this massage form incorporates techniques used in physiotherapy, sports, deep tissue, swedish, aromatherapy, thai, Reiki. Shiatsu & reflexology, which in combination has been shown to be highly effective in releasing back pain, without direct spinal manipulation. A 15 minute consultation (free) includes biomechanical and postural analysis to determine cause as well as effect. Determining the cause of the problem allows the design of a treatment to go to the root of the problem, not just release the effects (which prescribed tablets and corticosteroid injections do).â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people came in for massage when first symptoms started to occur e.g. neck stiffness, ache in the lower back, then 1 massage every 4-8 weeks (just for routine maintenance) would prevent at least 90% of acute, debilitating back problems.â&#x20AC;?

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BAR & RESTAURANT

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Method

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RESTAURANTReview..... El Fogon, Benahavis Benahavis is known as the gastronomic pueblo of Spain and certainly isn't lacking for restaurants, and competition can be stiff. El Fogon has recently reopened and the new owners who have two other very successful restaurants on the coast, have done an amazing job on this restaurant. It is a real jewel in the crown. We chose our starters – the Empanada Argentina which were a selection of small beef and chicken pasties and The Italian Provolone Cheese which was served hot with dipping bread – both an absolute delight. Our main courses were just as good, The Argentinean Fillet which is meant to be the best in The World was so tender and the flavor was fantastic, The Black Pasta with Prawn and Salmon sauce was so full of flavor. We finished with The “Indulgence” a toffee and white chocolate dessert with mango sauce – so well named and the Argentinean Pancakes which were so light and served with a toffee sauce. The whole meal was accompanied by an excellent bottle of Sentido Crianza de Neo, which was just one of the unusual wines available. The whole experience was one of utter delight our hosts were so welcoming and make us feel like part of the family. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and the ambience of both is wonderful. The outside terrace overlooks a small, tranquil square which is very beautiful. The terrace can fill up fast so we would recommend booking! That says nothing about the interior, which is charming, relaxing and very comfortable. They can be contacted on 952 855 504.

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DID You Know..... • Toilet paper was invented in 1857. • Kermit the Frog is left-handed. • If you can see a rainbow you must have your back to the sun. •The ship, the Queen Elizabeth 2, should always be written as QE2. QEII is the actual queen. • The correct response to the Irish greeting, "Top of the morning to you," is "and the rest of the day to yourself." • When Saigon fell, the signal for all Americans to evacuate was Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" being played on the radio. • The pet ferret was domesticated more than 500 years before the house cat. • The world's record for continuous pogo stick jumping is 41 hours. • The Ottoman Empire once had seven emperors in seven months. They died of (in order): burning, choking, drowning, stabbing, heart failure, poisoning and being thrown from a horse. • You can make edible cheese from the milk of 24 different mammals. • In medieval Thailand, they had moveable type printing presses. The type was made from baked oxen dung. • A newborn expels its own body weight in waste every 60 hours. • Whales die if their echo system fails. • Florida's beaches lose 20 million cubic yards of sand annually. • Naturalists use marshmallows to lure alligators out of swamps. • It takes a ton of water to make a pound of refined sugar. • Cacao, the main ingredient of chocolate is the most pest-ridden tree in the jungle. • In deep space most lubricants will disappear. • The average person can live 11 days without water. • There are 35 million digestive glands in the stomach. • There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball • King Henry III of France, Louis XVI of France and Napoleon all suffered from ailurophobia--fear of cats. • Before 1850 golf balls were made of leather and stuffed with feathers. • Clocks made before 1687 had only one hand, an hour hand. • The principality of Monaco consists of 370 acres. • There are more than 40,000 characters in Chinese script. • During the time of Peter the Great, any Russian man who had a beard was required to pay a special tax. • The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television was Fred and Wilma Flintstone. • Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. treasury.

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Puzzle It Out

Solutions on page 84

Crossword Across: 8. Happy cat sound (4) 9. Delegation (10) 10. Thief (6) 11. After-dinner treats (8) 12. Small city (4) 13. Dissatisfaction (10) 17. Tablet (4) 18. Paroxysm (5) 19. Canines (4) 20. Characterised by order (10) 22. Select by ballot (4) 23. A member of a military unit (8) 27. Dynamic (6) 28. Hermit (10) 29. Expel (4) Down: 1. Car (10) 2. A court with 3 judges (8) 3. Commissioned (10) 4. In the center of (4) 5. Seats oneself (4) 6. A characteristic to be considered (6) 7. Footwear (4) 14. Glacial ice formation (5) 15. Filled to excess (10) 16. Habitual skepticism (10) 19. Commitment to some purpose (8) 21. Respectful deference (6) 24. Monster (4) 25. Midday (4) 26. Cameo stone (4)

Sudoku

Brain Teaser After a local Post Office burglary, five suspects were being interviewed. Below is a summary of their statements. Police know that each of them told the truth in one of the statements and lied in the other. From this information can you tell who committed the crime? Brian said: It wasn't Charles It was Alan Derek said: It was Charles It wasn't Alan Charles said: It was Brian It wasn't Eric Alan said: It was Eric It wasn't Brian Eric said: It was Derek It was Alan

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FINANCIAL

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Spain is considered the 5th most attractive country for investors in Europe According to a recent report by Ernst and Young, Spain faired well in 2010 in terms of foreign investment projects, even though there was a slight decline compared with 2009. There where a 169 new FDI projects started in Spain last year, which created 7.723 new jobs. The only countries to beat those figures where (in order) United Kingdom, France, Germany and Russia. The UK maintained it's leadership with 728 FDI projects and 21,209 new jobs created. The UK is seen as a attractive destination for commercial investment due factors such as its global strength, a weak British pound, and comparatively straight forward administration. The 169 FDI projects in Spain was a 2% decline on 2009, however there was a rise in job creation and net capital inflow, mainly due to the automotive sector. The chart below gives an indication of the key factors firms look for when considering investing in a new country : By investment origin, the Netherlands was the largest investor, followed by France and the United Kingdom. These three countries accounted for 56% of total flows received by Spain in 2010. The main sectors receiving foreign investment flows during 2010 were Transport and Storage (17%), Real Estate Activities (17%), Manufacturing Industry (14.8%), Financial Activities and Insurance (12.9%) and Electrical Energy Supply (11.9%). The report concluded that investment in Europe in general should increase in line with economic confidence. The forecast by Ernst and Young is for an increase of 5% in company investment, and a decline of 6% in those planning not to do so. The most attractive location worldwide is still seen as China, mainly due to low labour costs, however Western Europe is a close competitor.

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It always amazes us how anyone can forget about a car they have parked somewhere or even a whole collection of cars that had just been left to grow old in a shed. Here a just a few examples of what have turned up in the last couple of years. An unmolested 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, one of only 17 built, was discovered in a garage in the UK after gathering dust for almost 50 years. It sold for $4,408,575 just over €3m. The Jaguar is a 1951 XK-120 roadster bought by a research scientist, in 1961. He drove it until one day in 1966 when he experienced a small engine fire in the carburetors. He parked it in his sister’s garage in nearby Sherman Oaks, figuring he’d fix it soon. But he was called upon to work in Washington D.C. and never returned to California. An amazing find: an E30 M3 with just 37 miles, yet concludes with something even more amazing: a second E30 M3 with 57 miles and, wait for it, a Ford RS200. This example has only covered 1,042 miles. Turns out there was a Mercedes 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II in there as well. With only 60,000 miles on the clock, this 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible was also keenly fought over before it finally sold for an outstanding £309,500 earlier this year, against a pre-sale estimate of £80,000-140,000. A cache of over 50 vintage cars, mostly English, were sold in 2009 by from a mysterious southern California collector who decided to liquidate. After years of collecting and planning to restore his cars, he decided he'd never be able to get to them all!

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Golf Tips And Tricks Lift It Up or Swing It Round? Golfers use the back swing to load, transferring weight to the back foot coiling the back muscle and placing the club over the high shoulder, before releasing through the golf ball to play the shot. One of the common faults I see in a golfer’s backswing is when the player allows the club to continue around the body from take-a-way or the body to follow the club to the top of the swing.

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Puzzle It Out Solutions FromPages 16 & 70 Crossword Solution

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Brain Teaser

Derek was the culprit. Looking at Brian's statement if it was Charles, then Brian was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true. Which would mean that it was both Charles and Alan. So it can't be Charles. Which means Derek was lying in his first statement, which makes the second statement true. Therefore it can't be Alan. So Eric's second statement must be false, meaning his first statement was true, therefore it was Derek..

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Two women were playing golf. One teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one of the men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in agony. The woman rushed down to the man, and immediately began to apologise. “Please allow me to help. I'm a Physical Therapist and I know I could relieve your pain if you'd allow me” she told him. “Oh, no, I'll be all right. I'll be fine in a few minutes” the man replied. He was in obvious agony, lying in the fetal position, still clasping his hands there at his groin. At her persistence, however, he finally allowed her to help. She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, loosened his pants and put her hands inside. She administered tender and artful massage for several long moments and asked, “'How does that feel?” He replied “It feels great, but I still think my thumb's broken!”

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A blonde, wanting to earn some money, decided to hire herself out as a handymantype and started canvassing a wealthy neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any jobs for her to do. “Well, you can paint my porch. How much will you charge?” The blonde said, “How about 50 dollars?” The man agreed and told her that the paint and ladders that she might need were in the garage. The man’s wife, inside the house, heard the conversation and said to her husband, “Does she realize that the porch goes all the way around the house?” The man replied, “She should. She was standing on the porch.” A short time later, the blonde came to the door to collect her money. “You’re finished already?” he asked. “Yes,” the blonde answered, “and I had

paint left over, so I gave it two coats. “Impressed, the man reached in his pocket for the $50. “And by the way,” the blonde added, “that’s not a Porch, it’s a Ferrari.” An old couple are sitting in their garden one morning when she asks him, “Do you remember what we were doing this time 50 years ago?” “I do,” he replies, “We were eating breakfast in the nude.” “That's right,” she says, “Lets do it again and see if we can re-kindle some of those old feelings?” He agrees and later, as they eat breakfast, she says “I think it's working. My boobs are as warm for you now as they ever were.” “Well, they ought to be,” he says. “You’ve got one boob hanging in your coffee and the other's in your porridge.” Two newlyweds went on their honeymoon and were getting undressed together for the first time. He took off his shoes and socks and his toes were all twisted and discolored. "What happened to you feet?" his wife asked. "I had a childhood disease called tolio." "Don't you mean polio?" "No, tolio, it only affects the toes." He then removed his pants and revealed an awful looking pair of knees. "What happened to your knees?" she asked. "Well, I also had kneesles." "Don't you mean measles?" "No, kneesles, it only affects the knees." When he removed his shorts his wife gasped and said, "Don't tell me, you also had smallcox!"

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S TA R S I GN S

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

Capricorn

Getting your love life into order is a strong theme this month, Capricorn. Before the 11th, take the time to get in touch with your relationship needs so that when the eclipse in your partnership sector arrives on the 11th, you are ready to make a fresh start. Complicated decisions are likely in July revolving around learning and education. Some of you will be deciding whether a project or idea is worth pursuing any longer. A strong focus on career goals, along with the re-emergence of increased responsibilities and workloads, are in focus from the 21st. Finances remain strong this month and your financial position becomes clearer. July is an excellent month for romance and partnership. Your willingness to listen and support a partner is key. Charm is natural, and personal stamina is strong. Socially, people are seeing you in a most positive light.

Aquarius

Work and love are strong themes for you this month, Aquarius. You are very busy taking care of day-to-day affairs, work projects, and health matters. You are called upon to deal with the details and practical side of everyday life, to become more organised, and to take charge of your routines. It's time to formulate some clear goals and plans that get you back on track physically and mentally. Very good energy is with you regarding a partnership. While a little more patience is necessary, you are willing to listen and give support. You are entering a cycle in which you feel you are on solid ground. Exciting new interests continue to motivate and stimulate you. Your heart is on your sleeve in the last week of July. Personal needs that have been neglected come up for attention and can no longer be ignored!

Pisces

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

July is a good month for leisurely activities as well as work, Pisces. A lighter, less burdened feeling is with you this month, and more joy found in the work you do. Some of you will experience a new beginning in a romance. Although your love life is likely to be changeable, good things are happening and others are finding you especially easy to be around. The harder lessons you have been learning about relationships and from others in recent years are wrapped up this month. A new level of maturity is with you. Romance is full on in July, with lively conversations and much stimulation. Any recent problems in relationships are aired in July. Fortunately, you have all the skills at your disposal to iron out differences. Finances are still hopeful but circumstances are such that you must face a few realistic points and get over some hurdles before confidence comes to this area of life. You are feeling spirited and enthusiastic this month, Aries, on top form. You are reinventing yourself, and while this fact doesn't always go over well with a partner, it's something you have to do. You could be seeing a partner as holding you back from self-discovery. Some of you could be feeling lonely, whether you are partnered or not. However, your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable. Family matters are in the spotlight in July. Changes in the organisation of your home or with family members may be in order mid-month. Something has to change. The 8th-10th could bring some disappointments in love, but nothing you can't handle. Work is very busy and you're pouring a lot of energy into keeping a fast-paced daily routine, tending towards health and fitness, you are also speeding through work projects. Intellectual companionship will be easy to find this month. Pressure in a romance (or with children for some of you) is definitely easing this month, and you're super-charged and ready to enjoy yourself, Taurus. Important conversations and communications occur in July that require special attention. Some of you have decided to begin new studies and to hone your skills. It's a good time for these matters, particularly since August brings a whirlwind of energy and stamina for working through projects. A family member is a great friend and ally this month, and could inspire a new money-making idea. Also this month, a lot is going on inside and in your dreaming world. Hunches are powerful and hard to ignore. In fact, feelings that come seemingly out of the blue or through dreams could totally change your outlook and push you onto an entirely new path. Finances are course for concern this month, Gemini, but there is excellent energy with you for making a fresh start. A new budget or plan is in order. Luckily, good advice is easy to find now. Many of you will be redecorating and reorganising your homes in July. It's also a strong month for entertaining and peace making with family. Challenges in your love life or with children that you first faced some months ago resurface in the last week of July. You are required to take action and bring more structure and reality to your life. Luckily, you are feeling especially capable and composed. Financial backing or reliability of income sources might be in question in July. Personal energy is significantly improved now, as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. This extra "get up and go" does wonders for your outlook.

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Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

A Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign on July 11th. Before the eclipse is an excellent period for review, meditation, and any kind of purging activity that rids you of things that no longer serve you well. From the 11th, you shift gears. It's all about you and your attitude now, and it's time to reinvent yourself. As you make changes to how you approach the world, you will find that you attract different experiences and people into your life. Finances are very strong this month. Pressures that you felt some months ago surrounding family and partnerships resurface towards the end of the month, signaling the need to take action. Facing important realities is part of the picture, and while it's not always comfortable, it's necessary and positive. Career matters remain super-charged and exciting in July, but hurdles and kinks in your plans might present themselves and force you to reassess matters. Again, it may not feel easy for the time being, but ultimately brings more maturity and realism to your plans. Rest is in order for the first three weeks of July, Leo. You're not exactly putting everything on hold, but you are taking more time for yourself to recharge. Financial worries that may have been plaguing you are lessened considerably. You're feeling significantly more confident about your moneymaking abilities this month. The 8th-10th can bring some disappointments and the 24th-27th some seeming setbacks to plans, particularly those revolving around love, learning, and travel. These challenges are temporary and handling them with confidence brings you to a stronger and more mature position. You're going to be the rock that others lean on in the coming months, and you enjoy this position! While love remains exciting, what you might have thought was out of this world might now seem only "good", but once again, this improves your position and keeps you realistic. Friends find their way to you in July, and career matters are very strong. July should be a strong month for you, Virgo. Making new connections, or cementing existing ones. The 11th is a great time for making a wish and coming up with an exciting new long-term plan or idea for the future. From the 10th, your charm and personal appeal skyrockets. A new look or manner is likely to be very successful now. If you want others to see things from your perspective, this is an ideal time. Pressures are lifting from the 21st, and you are feeling stronger, more in control, and more mature as well. Friends are in need of attention but supportive. While it's a good month for receiving gifts or bonuses, there can be some money worries. Plans or backing that have had you feeling enthusiastic may not look as promising as they did last month, but the good news is that adjusting your outlook to a more realistic one will bring rewards down the road. Career matters are powerful this month, Libra. Changes in goals, plans, and priorities may be necessary. From November 2009 to April 2011, issues of independence and security have surfaced, bringing some tension and indecisiveness to your life. These matters re-emerge now and demand more attention. You may be seeing circumstances for their flaws more than their overall worth, and this process is necessary in order for you to eventually get to a more balanced and realistic place. Tensions in relationships and family life are possible as you re-examine your position. Love is still exciting, but some problems may be revealed that keep you grounded in your expectations. The 26th could bring a romantic revelation. The last few days of July bring much energy and initiative, and will carry forward into August. You are feeling quite enthusiastic and hopeful this month, Scorpio. Around the 11th, events are such that you see your life from a whole new and more positive perspective. Your career is growing and some shuffling around is likely now as priorities change. New ideas and inspiration can be found through your networking efforts. Work is busy but sometimes stressful. Work conditions have been looking especially promising, but there are some kinks to work out, these problems are designed to get you to a more realistic position. Treat added responsibilities as opportunities for future success. Much joy can be found through work in the coming year. Finances are similar. Changes in your financial position are likely now; these ultimately pave the way for an increase. Love is mostly friendly in July, although the 8th-10th can bring minor disappointments. Energy levels continue to be strong for you this month, Sagittarius. Events however tame some of the wild optimism you have been feeling. This is designed to get you on a more realistic track. Challenging or perplexing decisions may need to be made with regards to your social relationships or with children. Financial new beginnings may be in store for you in July. Circumstances require that you rethink your financial strategies. Debts and loans, financial backing, or a partner's income are part of the picture. Develop strategies to cut out unhealthy dependencies and habits that prevent you from growing as a person. You are entering a long-term cycle in which you are more capable of meeting your responsibilities and seeing the world in a more realistic way. Your thoughts are progressive this month and a partner is supportive of your goals, both spiritual and professional.

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