Costa Link Magazine June 2011

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A W o m a n’ s W o r l d It’s time to go home when..... 8) You've started to sound like

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2) You've just had to get someone to help you pull your knickers up in the ladies room.

3) You suddenly decide you want to start a fight with “some b*tch”.

4) In your last trip to the bathroom you realise you now look more like Gail from Coronation Street than the goddess you were just four hours ago.

5) You start crying and telling everyone you see that you love them soooooo much.

6) You've found a deeper side to the office nerd.

7) The urge to take off articles of clothing, stand on a table and sing becomes strangely overwhelming.

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11) You're tired so you just sit on the floor (and why not!)

12) You show your friends that girls can wee standing up if they really want.

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He told the paper: 'People want to kill me. It’s serious and we have a lot of security now for that reason. My bosses told me they have been shown emails threatening my life. They said one man wanted to stab me. It sent a chill down me. But I'm used to it.' According to an unnamed source, the audition period is said to be the most dangerous part of the show for the judges, as some of the contestants don't take rejection very well. Not surprising really, when you see what nut jobs often attend these auditions, all pumped full of hope, desperate longing or a god complex. The newest judge on the US X Factor, Cheryl Cole, has already caused a stir among the show's fans by taking Paula Abdul's coveted seat next to Cowell on the judging panel. However, Paula didn't seem to mind, describing her new colleague as 'lovely'. Well that’s nice. But to be honest, with Simon receiving all these death threats, I don’t think I’d be fighting to be the one next to him…

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Valuable thoughts on life • Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

• Gardening Rule: When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

• The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.

• How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

• You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.

• The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.

• The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.

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TraVel TrIVIa QUIZ 1) In which country would you find the original Legoland?r 2) What is the Spanish name for a Bullfighter?

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5) In Israel you will find shops shut during the Sabbath, when is this?

6) Near which Egyptian city would you visit the Colossi of Memnon?

7) Which city was once known as Byzantium and later as Constantinople?

8) What is the name given to a lover of all things French?

9) On which Mediterranean Island is the town of Iraklion?

10) Which is the largest of the Balearic Islands?

11) What is the name of the Dutch national airline?

12) Name the only country which has parts on the mainland of both Europe and Africa?

13) Which Irish city is served by Shannon airport?

14) On which sea is the resort of Rimini?

15) In which British seaside resort would you find a famous area called The Lanes?

16) In which European country is the Winter resort of Zermatt?

17) IS are the International car Identification letters for cars from which country?

18) Which European Capital city has a main line railway station named after a battle of 1805?

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I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I found I had some bricks left over which when weighed later were found to weigh 240 lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley which was attached to the side of the building at the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the 240 lbs of bricks. You will note on the accident reporting form that my weight is 135 lbs.

Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building.

In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel which was now proceeding downward at an equally impressive speed. This explains the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collarbone, as listed in Section 3, accident reporting form.

Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley which I mentioned in Paragraph 2 of this correspondence. Fortunately, by this time, I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope, in spite of the excruciating pain I was now beginning to experience.

Bricklayer's Accident Report At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground, and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, the barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. I refer you again to my weight.

As you might imagine, I began a rapid descent down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and severe lacerations of my legs and lower body.

Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked.

I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain, unable to move and watching the empty barrel six stories above me, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope.

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She regarded the wine coolly for a second, not looking at the man, and decided to send a reply note to the man. The waiter, who was lingering for a response took the note from her and conveyed it to the gentleman. The note read: ‘For me to accept “I’ve got what it takes to this bottle, you need to have a Mercedes in your garage, a miltake what you’ve got.....” lion euros in the bank, and seven inches in your pants.’ After reading the note, the man decided to compose one of his own in return. He folded the note, handed it to the waiter and instructed him to return this to the woman. It read: “For your information, I have a Ferrari Maranello, a BMW Z8, a Mercedes CL600 and a Porsche Turbo in my garage. There is over twenty million euros in my bank account. But, not even for a woman as beautiful as you would I cut three inches off.

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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

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Health Centres

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

Transport

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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

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Cinemas

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

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

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

Tel: 952 83 25 89

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

Diary Dates June 6th to the 12th: Feria de San Bernab, Marbella.

June 19th (Sunday): Father’s Day (UK) June 21st: Summer Solstice.

June 23rd: San Juan. All nights BBQ’s and fireworks along the coasts beaches.

Walk backwards into the sea at midnight for goodluck!

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Wednesday the 1st of June: Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of Tenessee at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Wednesday the 1st of June: Authentic Curry Club with Michael Dickinson “the Piano Man” only 12€ at Playa Miraflores – call 952 934 840 Saturday the 4th of June: JuneRock and Roll night – Playa Miraflores call 952 934 840 Friday the 10th of June: Gala dinner in aid of Help For Heroes, Black tie event at Playa Miraflores, live entertainment and auction, call 952 934 840 Sunday the 12th of June: Stan “The Man Boardman” Silks Revival 2011, food music and laughter call 952 934 840 Wednesday the 15th of June: Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of Crete - Malaysia at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Wednesday the 15th of June: Authentic Curry Club with Michael Dickinson “the Piano Man” - only 12€ at Playa Miraflores – call 952 934 840 Wednesday the 22nd of June: , Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of Tamil Nadu India at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Wednesday the 25th May: Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of Darwin Australia – Pacific Fusion at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Wednesday the 29th May: , Journey around the world Enjoy the taste of Darwin Australia – Pacific Fusion at Santiago Del Calvario, Alhaurin, tel 952 499 057 Every Wednesday: Karaoke with Bazoo at Peppers, El Zoco, Calahonda.

Every Wednesday: at The Restaurant, Dona Lola, Mijas Costa is Wednesday Special – slow roasted baby leg of lamb with mint and cranberry gravy for 15€ call 952 934 299 Every Thursday: Steak night at Playa Miraflores – call 952 934 840 Every Friday: Karaoke with Bazoo 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.

BAR & RESTAURANT

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Bikini Martini!

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•3 Shots Bombay Sapphire gin •Squeeze of fresh lime juice •2 tbsp Blue Curacoa •1 tbsp peach schnapps •1 tsp icing sugar •lemon zest to garnish

Method

Fill a martini glass with ice and water to chill it.

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Relax on the sunny terrace of Spikes Bar. Breakfasts, snacks & daily specials available from 08:00 till late every day (from 09:00 on Sunday)

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• Hitting on the novel idea that he could end his wife's incessant nagging by giving her a good scare, Hungarian Jake Fen built an elaborate harness to make it look as if he had hanged himself. When his wife came home and saw him, she fainted. Hearing a disturbance, a neighbor came over and, finding what she thought were two corpses, seized the opportunity to loot the place. As she was leaving the room, her arms laden, the outraged and suspended Mr. Fen kicked her stoutly in the backside. This suprised the lady so much that she dropped dead of a heart attack. Happily, Mr. Fen was acquitted of manslaughter, and he and his wife were reconciled.

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• "Jaws" is the most common name for a goldfish.

• On an average work day, a typist's fingers travel 12.6 miles.

• Ten tons of space dust falls on the Earth every day.

• On average, a 4-year-old child asks 437 questions a day.

• Blue and white are the most common school colors.

• In a normal lifetime an American will eat 200 pounds of peanuts and 10,000 pounds of meat.

• The worlds best selling ice cream flavor is vanilla.

• Every year the sun loses 360 million tons.

• The Gulf Stream could carry a message in a bottle at an average of 4 miles per hour.

• The bulls-eye on a dartboard must be 5 feet 8 inches off the ground.

• The doorbell was invented in 1831.

• The electric shaver was patented on November 6, 1928.

• Japan is the largest exporter of frog's legs.

• There are seven points on the Statue of Liberty's crown.

• Napoleon was terrified of cats.

• The oldest known vegetable is the pea.

• Jack is the most common name in nursery rhymes.

• The avocado has the most calories of any fruit.

• France has the highest per capita consumption of cheese.

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Spain’s housing market bubble has been deflating for quite a while and construction investment – the main driver of the Spanish success story over the decade prior to the crisis – has now contracted sharply. However, with a smaller correction in prices relative to the other European housing market hotspots, the adjustment process is likely to stretch well into next year.

Despite a remarkable housing bubble, Spanish house prices have declined by about 15% from their peak in the first quarter of 2008. This compares with a peak-to-trough fall of around 25% in the UK, 33% in the US and 50% in Ireland. The first leg of the adjustment in the Spanish housing market had to do mainly with the volumes transacted rather than the prices of the transactions: sellers did not want to sell because they could not get an attractive price, thus triggering a fall in home sales. But even if the first leg of the adjustment had to do mainly with a collapse in the volume of transactions – which only recently seem to have found a plateau at a very depressed level – this does not mean that a further drop in prices will not follow.

Other indicators (asking prices, prices of second-hand properties, etc.) suggest that the ‘true’ market price may have fallen to a greater extent, as transactions have been few, banks have been taking over property rather than selling it and the official index is based on assessments by private appraisal companies (which may be overestimated). The slide in house prices, along with the prospect of further declines, has already triggered a significant downward correction in construction investment, which has declined by 43% from its peak in 4Q 2007 and – at 12.5% of GDP – is now slightly below its long-term average of 13.3%. The equivalent figure for the euro area is 10.9%, which is somewhat lower than its long-term average of 11.5%. Similarly, the construction sector’s share of employment is now below the historical norm in both Spain and the euro area as a whole. This means that the construction investment – not house price – bubble has corrected almost in full.

The past five years witnessed the construction of more than 2.5 million new homes, but sales were far less dynamic, at just over 1.5 million. This means that about 40% of the newly built homes remain unoccupied. If new home sales stayed at the current level – and assuming that homebuilding stopped altogether – analysts estimate that it would take at least another two years to clear the existing oversupply of homes.

The upshot is that analysts doubt that activity in the housing market will pick up meaningfully – even if economic growth is now back in positive territory. House prices might not continue to fall at the same pace, as the recent trend seems to suggest, analysts believe that there are reasons to expect further declines, to between 5% and 10% this year alone.

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the movie >The release of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sennaâ&#x20AC;? this month has made us think about some of the cars driven by the man who is considered by many as The Greatest Racing Driver Ever. >Ayrton Senna made his debut in Formula 1 in the Toleman TG183B . It was distinctive in that it had twin rear wings and front wing mounted radiators. Unfortunately the front wing configuration caused the front of the car to move about at high speed and was eventually replaced by a more conventional front wing set up. >Senna's first Grand Prix victory was a brilliant performance in the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix where he won by over a minute in monsoon conditions. The Lotus 97T was powered by a 1500cc Renault turbocharged engine. Sponsorship came from John Player Special and French oil company Elf. >At the end of 1986, Lotus signed a deal with Honda for use of their hugely powerful turbocharged 1500cc engine.

John Player Special were replaced by Camel as title sponsor. The Lotus 99T proved to be competitive at the hands of Senna, who won twice and scored six other podium finishes during the season. This helped him to third in the drivers' championship before moving to McLaren for 1988. >1988 was due to be the last year for the turbo engines before they were banned, so most teams were making a concerted effort to establish themselves with naturallyaspirated cars. McLaren went ahead with the design of the car on a purely turbo engined basis, which put the team at a distinct advantage over their rivals. Senna took 8 wins in this year and won his first World Championship. >The Williams FW16 would be known as the car Ayrton Senna was fatally injured in whilst in the lead of the San Marino Grand Prix. It was designed by Adrian Newey with the major regulation changes that the FIA had introduced in the off-season, banning the electronic devices that had been used by the front running cars during the preceding two seasons. The number 0 car was driven by Damon Hill for the entire season. The number 2 car was driven by Ayrton Senna, David Coulthard and Nigel Mansell.

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Golf Tips And Tricks The Gateway To A Lower Score What is it makes the average golfer miss so many putts to the level that he is surprised when one drops, yet the low handicap player is confident, gets results and is only surprised when he misses.

When I talk to a lot of the players I coach they feel they are unable to pick the line of the putt, so I will spend time with them coaching the routine for selecting the line for the putt and telling them what they need to look for to get the right line to the hole.

What has become obvious to me as I coach is that most golfers are perfectly capable of picking the line what they cant do is putt the golf ball along it.

The process for a successful putt is to select the line, practice the swing to get the weight of the putt right then set your putter square to the line, your body into the correct position, finally playing the putt sending the ball along the line you have selected.

Sending the ball along the line is where many players have trouble and the Gateway Drill used in practice is a great way to get rid of the problem and also a way to test yourself to see if you have the problem when you putt.

1. Select the hole on the putting green and pick the line.

2. Mark the spot you are putting from with a ball marker 3. Take two balls from your golf bag and at a putters length from the spot marked place one ball either side of your selected line about 15cm apart.

4. Set up to your ball and putt if you

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

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A busy month for work is in store, Capricorn, but your social life is not suffering. New and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life this month.

There may be a scurry of activity in your home and with your family in June, or opportunities to move or expand that seem to come out of the blue. Gifts, bonuses, or good news on the financial front are likely. The last week of the month brings some changes and perhaps drama to a close personal relationship or with friends.

A feel-good month is in your forecast, Aquarius. You are feeling especially enthusiastic, creative, and generous. A new friend may be part of the picture.

New insights and developments in learning areas, studies, with siblings, or in activity surrounding the communications industry can be had in June.

Inspiration can be found now, and it's likely to come through your conversations or communications with others. Wonderful energy for love relationships is with you this month. Changes on the work front may be necessary in the last week of June.

Excitement is likely to revolve around finances and possessions for you this month, dear Pisces. There might be a sudden change in financial position, even a windfall or significant gift, a sudden urge to spend or invest money, a new money-making idea or project that seems to come out of nowhere, or new insights into money, money-making ability, or self-worth. Money might be seen now for its value as a tool used to achieve more freedom in your life. Home and family life is busy, and love relationships especially stimulating.

Aries

Your love life is certainly exciting this month, Aries, and you're feeling especially amorous and affectionate, you are ready to go out on a limb for love.

Your confidence is running high in generally, and the desire to break free from restricting or limiting circumstances are strong. Work picks up pace, and there maybe some struggles between the demands of family and home and those of your career and professional responsibilities. It's an exceptionally busy month for you, and you will be doing a balancing act as a result.

Taurus

Your romantic life picks up pace this month, Taurus, although it's not without its fair share of drama. Some adjustments and changes are necessary in order to bring harmony back to this area of your life. June is a good money month for you. It's excellent for financial planning, and also for a partner's finances, but the impulse to gamble or splurge might also be strong, this probably should be resisted. Your dreaming world is vivid and intuition exceptionally active.

Listen to your inner voice! Career opportunities may come about suddenly.

Gemini

Socially, June brings excitement and opportunity, Gemini. Meeting new people, sudden new friendships, and, for some of you, partnership opportunities are themes this month. Experimentation is especially important to you, as you are feeling adventurous and courageous. The unknown or unexplored is alluring, and you might make some plans to travel. You have a lot on your mind and are itching to share it. Others will find you especially witty and interesting.

Some worries over money are possible, and adjustments and changes are necessary in order to alleviate this stress.

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Finances are strong for you this month, Cancer, and many of you will be enjoying gifts and bonuses. The first three weeks of the month find you behaving more introspectively than usual. Many of you are putting a lot of energy into studies and projects. Sudden or unexpected career opportunities are likely in Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you are approaching a professional peak of sorts. Some of you will be discovering your "true calling" this summer. The need to make changes in your love life becomes clearer as the month draws to a close.

Love is exciting and perhaps a little exotic for you this month, Leo. Certainly, you are experiencing inner stirrings that should prompt exploration on a romantic level, whether that means spicing up an existing relationship, taking it to a whole new level, or meeting a romantic partner for the single Leo out there. Some changes on the work front and in your domestic life seem necessary now. You may be dealing with some power struggles that now come to a head. From mid-month, your personal magnetism is especially strong.

Work matters are in the forefront for you in June, Virgo. You're especially busy and often turned to for advice and requests. You face any problem with energy, confidence, and courage, but can be a little impatient if things aren't moving fast enough. Sudden developments in the financial or emotional support you receive are likely now, and they seem promising. A partner might enjoy good news on the financial front. Some of you are realising a long-term goal of working from home. A love relationship requires some attention and adjustment this month.

Sudden opportunities with or through a partner arise this month, Libra. A surprising circumstance or sudden change of attitude can occur and jolt you out of your usual routine when it comes to relationships. Some of you might enter into a new partnership quickly, or meet a special someone with whom you have strong intellectual or communicative ties, and the desire to take it to the next level is strong. Domestic matters require special attention in the last week of June. Finding a balance between your professional and personal lives will be essential.

Opportunities and new insights come in the areas of work and health this month, Scorpio. Some of you will become especially excited and hopeful about a new health and wellness program and this lifts your spirits to new heights, giving you a sense of having a new lease on life. Improvements or other opportunities at or through work can come out of the blue, boosting your confidence and improving your attitude towards your work. The temptation to break out of monotony or other lifeless aspects of a job is strong.

Finances look promising.

An exciting and uplifting month is in store for you, Sagittarius. Your creative juices are flowing and you are feeling especially demonstrative, confident, and adventurous. Romance and partnership are strong, and your personal magnetism gets a pleasing boost. Taking creative or romantic chances throughout the month will be likely. Many of you will be focusing on learning, improving your skills set, and possibly writing or speaking in new and more creative ways this month. In the last week of June, financial changes or worries are likely, however, and need special attention.

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