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March 2019 N°143

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ON THE 13TH OCTOBER 2019 WE ARE GOING TO VENICE FROM WHERE WE WILL BE CRUISING THE GREEK ISLANDS on this super luxurious cruise liner and you are invited to join us VISITING:

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We are a very friendly group and you will make new friends that may last a lifetime. Many friends that have already booked for this cruise were with us on both our previous cruises. If you are new to cruising we, unlike travel agents or big American cruise companies, are with you all the way and are available every day at the same place at the same time should you have any queries. Experienced cruisers join us based on our choice of ship, price and package included in the price. HOW DO WE ALWAYS WIN ON PRICE? We always guarantee the cruise line a minimum, of 100 passengers as soon as a cruise is announced. This, as you can imaging, gives us exceptional negotiating power when it comes to price and package. We do this by selecting the best ship, coupled with the most exciting itinerary for JUST ONE CRUISE EVERY YEAR. To view all the cabin options, prices and to view a video of our ship for this cruise, click on ‘OUR 2019 CRUISE’ at:

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Ed’s Note..

SPRING IS COMING….! We seem to have got away with not that much rain this year hurray! It is always a nice time of year here on the Costa del Sol, not that many tourists yet! Make the most of the clear roads, parking spaces and your favourite restaurant or bar having a seat. Diary dates to remember this month are: St David’s Day on the 1st of March. Pancake Day on the 5th (YUMMY). St. Patrick’s day on the 17th of March a perfect excuse to get out and enjoy a Guinness or three! Spanish Fathers Day on the 19th of March and last but very much not least its Mothers Day (UK) is on the 31st of March. Also the clocks go forward on Sunday the 31st of the month. So all in all March is going to be quite a busy month. The Costa Link Magazine is celebrating it’s 12th Anniversary! We hope you enjoy this issue and a BIG thank you to all our readers and advertisers for your continued support. Keep smiling and enjoy the read!

in the March Magazine...

Are you a Mum? Some funnies you may relate to in “A Women’s World”...

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

Get your geek on this month with the all-metal Samsung Tab S5e a pint sized projector plus lots more in Gadget & Gizmo’s on pages 32 & 33

A very happy man plus more Wifey antics in “A Man’s World” this month...

It’s Geneva Motor show this month, we take a sneak peak at the teasers in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 58..

The Kids Page is in the bathroom this month, puzzles, mazes and loads more on 74 & 75...

Lots to do this month, there is FreakCon in Malaga plus lots at the Salon Varieties Theatre check out the “What’s on Guide” on page 62…

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

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

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The Jokes Page: Laugh out loud or just get the giggles on page 72!!!

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A Woman’s World

IT’S MOTHERS DAY ON THE 31ST OF THE MONTH... HERE ARE SOME FUNNY QUOTES FROM MUM’S! Ignorance is never bliss for any Mum... Silence is golden. Unless you have kids. Then silence is suspicious.

Russian roulette, Mum style... Licked a dark smear off my finger and then thought “Phew it’s chocolate!” But do you have to tell your neighbors six times When your “Mum Voice” is so loud even your neighbours brush their teeth and get dressed.

Take your “me time” however you can get it... Today found myself sitting alone in the bathroom with the door locked eating Nutella. Just to get away for five minutes… Barf is the new black.. Sick is my new favourite accessory; No outfit would be complete without it.

Warning: sharp learning curve ahead... “Can he have this?” With first baby” “Is it organic and homemade?” After second baby” “He can have anything except narcotics & alcohol.”

Only when they really annoy me! It’s like he doesn’t even hear them crying... When my kids start playing up in public, I like I don’t want to sleep like a baby. to yell “Wait until I tell your Mum!” and I want to sleep like my husband. pretend they’re not mine.

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A MAJOR SHAKE UP FOR X FACTOR THIS YEAR... Simon Cowell says it’s ‘Time for a change’. Following speculation the show could be axed altogether last month, due to falling viewing figures, 59-year-old Simon has now clarified that he’s actually planning to air TWO series’ later this year. The talent judge has revealed he intends to bring back a much-rumoured celebrity version of The X Factor along with an all-star edition including only former contestants. If that wasn’t enough reality TV for you, it turns out Simon also wants to create a second series of Britain’s Got Talent with past winners of the show competing against each other as well. MADE IN CHELSEA SEASON 17... The MIC gang will be back as usual

at 9pm on E4, starting season 17 on Monday, March 18th! Jamie Laing and his close collection of friends plus girlfriend Heloise Agostinelli, who he is still dating! Pals Ollie Proudlock, Francis Boulle and Alex Mytton. The same applies to Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey, who seem to have more ‘adult concerns’ then the gossip that surrounds SW3. You know, as they getting married and all that! Sophie Habboo, Emily Blackwell, Melissa Tattam and Eliza Batten appear to be the girl gang to take the series forward over 2019. We’re sure Harry Baron will always be around to pierce his beak into their business and we’re even more sure that Miles Nazaire will be there aswell! Plus Tristan Phipps, who is currently dating Love Island 2018 star Laura Crane. Roll on the 18th!

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MASSIVE TOWIE CULL… Amber Turner is the lastet to go she joins the likes of Myles Barnett, Jon Clark, Chris Clark, Chloe Lewis, Dean Ralph, Jordan Wright and Adam Oukhellou in leaving the show. A spokesperson for the show said after the original spate of announcements last month "Every series we review our cast to ensure we're following the lives of those who are most interesting and willing to share their real lives and relationship highs and lows.” However, new faces will be joining the cast, including Chloe Sims' sister Demi. Season 24 should be hitting ITVBe towards the end of March 2019. STRANGER THINGS 3 … After an extended break, we are more than

ready for a return to Hawkins, Indiana. Season two wrapped things up in a neat little bow, but the Mind Flayer hovering above the high school in the Upside Down was rather ominous. We reckon there’s more supernatural mischief afoot... Let’s hope they give poor Will a rest this time out. The new third season will start on 4th July 2019, Independence Day in the USA.

CRAZY RICH JAMES BOND? Is Henry Golding going to be the next 007? It’s one question we all want to know the answer to, but we’re still no closer into finding out who is going to be the next James Bond. Idris Elba’s name has cropped up a few times, so has Tom Hardy’s, and there was a LOTS of talk of Richard Madden nabbing the role of the famous secret agent, but now Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding has been thrown into the mix. According to reports, Henry is a potential when it comes to the new 007 and when asked the actor wasn’t giving anything away. Fans will be waiting a while to see him in action, though, as Bond 25 has been pushed back again. It was originally due to be released on 14th February 2020, but has now been postponed to 8th April 2020, MGM has confirmed.

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A PIRATE WALKED INTO A BAR... and the bartender said: “Hey, I haven’t seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.” “What do you mean?” said the pirate, “I feel fine.” Bartender: “What about the wooden leg? You didn’t have that before.” Pirate: “Well, we were in a battle and I got hit with a cannon ball, but I’m fine now.” Bartender: “Well, OK, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?” "ARRG GH, giv e a tot of u Pirate: “We were in a another battle. I rum..." s boarded a ship and got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook. I’m fine, really…” Bartender: “What about that eye patch?” Pirate: “Oh, one day we were at sea and a flock of birds flew over. I looked up and one of them pooped in my eye.” Bartender: “You’re kidding, you lost an eye just from bird poo?” Pirate: “It was my first day with the hook.”

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NEW TAX ADVANTAGES TO REMOVE SOMEONE FROM TITLE DEEDS A recent decision by the Spanish Supreme Court has unified the criteria in relation to the payment of the tax that it is levied when removing someone from title deeds (extinction of joint ownership). Until now, this tax was calculated on the total value of the property but under the new law, tax will be calculated on the value of the part of the property that is transferred. In other words, if a property is jointly owned by Peter and Mary and they decide that the property should only belong to Peter as the sole owner, Peter will acquire Mary´s 50% share on the property. The tax then will be calculated on 50% of the total value of the property, not on the total value of the property, as it would have been under the previous law. If, for example Peter owns 80% of the asset and acquires the 20% that belonged to Mary, the tax payable will only be calculated on 20% of the total value. 1.5% Stamp Duty is charged on these transfers, so under the new rules, 1.5% of the percentage acquired will be payable. Currently, and in principle, this is not retrospective, so it can only be applied since the introduction of the new regulations, and therefore if you have already removed someone from the title deeds, you will most probably not benefit from this new law. However, it is worth us requesting a refund of the difference between the new figure and what you have already paid from the Tax office, as we do not know for certain which criteria they will finally follow. In order for the Tax office to consider that there is an “extinction of co-ownership”, the 100% ownership of the property may only be acquired by one person. In the event that, for example, there are three owners, and only one of them sells his share to the other two, it is not considered an “extinction of co-ownership” but a simple sale of a part of the property. In these cases it is understood that there has been a sale and therefore the tax payable is the Transfer Tax and then the tax rate is 8% on the value of the part of the property that is sold.

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WHO AM I...?

Can you work out WHO AM I from questions 1 to 10â&#x20AC;Ś 1) I was born in 1956 2) I like to make a splash 3) Wilson is a good friend of mine 4) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been stranded at sea three times 5) You may also know me as Woody 6) I once battled a volcano 7) I was in a BIG film in 1988 8) I once played an astronaut 9) I saved Private Ryan 10) I like to run Answer on page 80

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Who changed his name from Gordon Sumner to top the charts? 2) What measurement is used to measure the size of horses? 3) What is a group of geese called? 4) Which Welsh Island is known as Ynys Mon? 5) In which country is Acapulco? 6) What does a snorkel help you do? 7) How many humps does a Bactrian camel have? 8) What is the name of the official national anthem of the USA? 9) In which European country would you find the city of Strasbourg? 10) How many wheels are on a tricycle? 11) Which Jeremy hosts University Challenge?

12) Barry, Maurice & Robin formed which group? 13) What flavour is the liqueur Cointreau? 14) What is Princess Anne’s sons Christian name? 15) Which canal took 10 years to build and opened in 1869? 16) What is the process known as whereby plants make food using light? 17) On a Monopoly board, which street shares the same colour as Leicester Square and Piccadilly? 18) How is the number 14 written in Roman numerals? 19) Nigel Benn is famous for which sport? 20) Irvine Welsh wrote which novel about Scottish heroin addicts? 21)What is the first book of the Bible?

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THE EXPLORER & THE YETI

An English explorer decided to explore the mountains of Africa. Before his team went into the jungle, the guide told them about the Yeti. “You must never go near the Yeti,” he told them. “It is a very mean creature, but there is one thing worse then meeting a Yeti, and that is to touch it. For if you touch a Yeti, it will chase you to the ends of the earth and it will not stop until it catches you.”

With that warning, the guide led them into the jungle. When it was too dark to go any further, they made their camp, had dinner, and went to sleep. In the middle of the night our English explorer (we'll call him Throckmorton) heard something outside his tent. He peeked out of his sleeping bag and saw something horrible. It was the silhouette of the Yeti! And it was coming straight toward his tent! Throckmorton was frozen to the spot as the shape started to unzip the tent. He panicked and did something very stupid. He ran straight out the door of the tent, and in doing so crashed into the Yeti.

It screeched loudly and followed Throckmorton as he ran down the mountain. Throckmorton jumped into a car and drove to the nearest airport, charged at the closest plane heading for England, and went home. Two weeks after the adventure in Africa, Throckmorton was out for an early-morning walk when he saw the Yeti coming up the road! continues overleaf...

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THE EXPLORER & THE YETI

He took off in the other direction, grabbed a bicycle, and rode away as fast as he could go. He came to a car rental place and rented one, and took off again. After he had gone a hundred miles or so he Throckmorton drove as fast as he could until he came to an airport. He hopped on the first plane leaving. It happened to be going to Ireland. He got to Ireland, hopped on another bike, and rode until the handlebars fell off. He stopped to look behind him and sawâ&#x20AC;Ś the Yeti. It was STILL following him!

Throckmorton broke out in a run. He ran until the sweat was pouring off him. He ran straight out onto the moor. He ran until he was so pooped he couldn't move. He looked to see if the Yeti was still following him. It was. There was nowhere to go so Throckmorton just stood there. He made up his mind to give up. He turned and faced the Yeti bravely. The Yeti stopped right in front of him and grinned.

It reached out its hairy arm and poked Throckmorton in the chest.

"TAG! YOU'RE IT!" it shouted, and ran off in the other direction.

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GADGETS &Gizmo’s BenQ’s GV1projector is the size of a pint glass and capable of projecting a 100in picture onto the wall via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or USB-C and has a three-hour battery life, and has a 5-watt built in speaker. You can adjust the angle by up to 15 degrees, making it truly portable.

The Denon DP-450USB£529) super-stylish, high-quality record player can transfer music directly to USB storage devices plugged in to the USB port on the front-panel. So you can convert your favourite records to MP3 or uncompressed CD quality WAV files without having to connect it to a computer.

US telecoms company ROKiT is launching its 3D-capable Android smartphone, the ROKiT IO Pro 3D. The sleek dual sim handset utilises patented glasses-free 3D tech. The phone also includes access to the ROKFlix 3D app, which will host an "expansive" catalogue of 3D content, covering everything from short series and animation to full-fledged feature films.

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All the latest in the world of tech and gaming... The Q Acoustics Concept 300 is the company's most advanced speaker yet. The Tensegrity stand is self-supporting, and the idea here is that the low surface area of the rod and cable mash-up eradicates radiating sound to make your tunes sound better. On sale now around 3500€ including the stands. The maker is so confident that its new stand offers the best possible sound pairing for its speaker; you can’t buy the speakers stand-free.

The all-metal Samsung Tab S5e is just 5.5mm thin, and weighs in at an ultra-portable 400g. It has a 10.5in Super AMOLED display, and quad AKG-tuned speakers, and is the first Samsung tab to feature built-in Bixby, It’s a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy Tab S5 and closer to an ipad.

The Sub Pitched as the world's smallest torch, measures in at just 25mm, but still manages to pack a 30 lumen LED light, making it unrivalled in its category in terms of size-to-power. It's also durable, using high-grade titanium and super-tough space grade aluminium that comes in shades of silver, back, and gold. To operate it, you simply rotate the body a half turn.

Not content with simply vacuuming your floors, Roomba maker iRobot has unveiled a new droid called Terra that'll mow your lawn. It uses the same mapping tech as the Roomba to trim your grass without too much hassle, making lawn maintenance as easy as turning it on. Once you've told the Terra where to go by marking your lawn with boundary wires and wireless beacons, and driving it once around the perimeter, it's good to go.

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liar, liar pants on fire! Ever heard any of these excuses (“cough, cough lies”) before?

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• We'll release the new upgrade by the end of the year. • Read my lips: no new taxes.

• It's only a cold sore.

• I've never done anything like this before.

• You get this one, I'll pay next time. • My wife doesn't understand me.

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• Now, I'm going to tell you the truth. • It's supposed to make that noise.

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The idea for the Guinness Book of World Records came out of an argument Sir Hugh Beaver, managing director of the Guinness Brewery, had on a hunting trip in the early 1950s. He wasn't able to find the answer to the fastest game bird in any reference book. Later, that inspired his plan for Guinness to do a promotion around a book that would settle pub arguments. That first book, written by Norris and Ross McWhirter, was published August 27, 1955.

1) MOST BIG MACS CONSUMED IN A LIFETIME Don Gorske holds the world record for "most Big Macs consumed"! He chomped his way into the record books after eating his 30,000th Big Mac. Gorske's love for Big Macs started more than 40 years ago when he ate his first one on May 17, 1972.

2) MOST APPLES HELD IN OWN MOUTH AND CUT BY CHAINSAW IN ONE MINUTE This illustrious honor (we want to know how many people were brave enough to actually compete for it) is held by London-based performance artist Johnny Strange. He established the record of eight apples in one minute in October 2013 in South Yorkshire, UK.

3) STRETCHIEST SKIN Garry Turner (UK) is able to stretch the skin of his stomach to a distended length of 15.8 cm (6.25 in) due to a rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a disorder of the connective tissues affecting the skin, ligaments and internal organs.

4) KEEPING A TABLE LIFTED WITH TEETH

Talk about strong choppers! Georges Christen from Luxembourg ran 38 feet and 8 inches while carrying a 26 pound table and a 110 pound woman sitting on it!

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5) LONGEST METAL COIL PASSED THROUGH THE NOSE AND OUT OF THE MOUTH Apparently, that's a real thing. And Andrew Stanton, a sideshow performer in Las Vegas, achieved the length of 11 feet, 10.91 inches in March 2012.

6) LONGEST FINGERNAILS EVER ON A WOMAN It took American Lee Redmond nearly 30 years to grown her nails out to the record-holding 28 feet, 4.5 inches in February 2008. The longest single nail was her right thumb, which reached to 2 feet, 11 inches. "I started to grow my nails in 1979 ... it was kind of a challenge to myself to see how far they would go before they started twisting out of shape," she said. Unfortunately, her nails snapped off in a 2009 car accident.

7) LARGEST COLLECTION OF RUBBER DUCKS The 2007 Guinness World Record for World's Largest Rubber Duck Collection stood at 2,583 unique rubber ducks, and was awarded to Charlotte Lee. A rubber duck is a toy shaped like a duck, and is generally yellow.

8)"STAR WARS" MEMORABILIA The Force is with Steve Sansweet in abundance. He's amassed an estimated 300,000 unique items at Rancho Obi-Wan in northern California. By May 4, 2014, he'd "only" accurately audited and catalogued 92,240 items still sufficient to beat the previous title holder many times over.

9) LONGEST MOUSTACHE The GuinnessWorld Records' record for the longest moustache measures 4.29 m (14 ft) and belongs to Ram Singh Chauhan (India). It was measured on the set of the Italian TV show "Lo Show dei Record" in Rome, Italy, on 4th March 2010.

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A Man’s World

IT’S A FUNNY OLD WORLD... A VERY UGLY MAN WALKS INTO THE BAR...

With a big grin on his face and orders a draft beer. “What are you so happy about?” asks the barman. “Well, let me tell you,” replies the ugly man. “You know, I live by the railroad tracks. Well, on my way home last night, I noticed a young woman tied to the tracks, you know, just like in the movies. I, of course, went and cut her free and took her back to my place. Anyway, to make a long story short, I scored big time! We made love all night, all over the house. We did everything, in every position imaginable!” “Fantastic!” exclaimed the barman. “Was she pretty?” “Dunno...” replies the ugly man “I never found the head!” WIVES CAN BE ONLY ONE OF THREE KINDS:

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HOW TO BE HAPPY!

YES, IT’S POSSIBLE!!!

Happiness is different for everyone. for you, maybe it’s being at peace witH wHo you are. or Having a secure network of friends wHo accept you unconditionally. or tHe freedom to pursue your deepest dreams. regardless of your version of true Happiness, living a Happier, more satisfied life is witHin reacH. a few tweaks to your regular Habits can Help you get tHere. Habits matter. if you’ve ever tried breaking a bad Habit, you know all too well How engrained tHey are. well, good Habits are deeply engrained, too. WHY NOT WORK ON MAKING POSITIVE HABITS PART OF YOUR ROUTINE? Here’s a look at some daily, montHly, and yearly Habits to Help kickstart your quest. Just remember tHat everyone’s version of Happiness is a little different, and so is tHeir patH to acHieving it.

ed to try, such as golf, bowling, or dancing.

3) GET PLENTY OF SLEEP:

No matter how much modern society steers us toward less sleep, we know that adequate sleep is vital to good health, brain function, and emotional well-being. Most adults need about 7 or 8 hours of sleep every night. If you find yourself fighting the urge to nap during the day or just generally feel like 1) SMILE: you’re in a fog, your body may be telling you it needs You tend to smile when you’re happy. But it’s actual- more rest. ly a two-way street. We smile because we’re happy, 4) EAT WITH MOOD IN MIND: and smiling causes the brain to release dopamine, You already know that food choices have an impact which makes us happier. That doesn’t mean you on your overall physical health. But some foods can have to go around with a fake smile plastered on also affect your state of mind. For example: your face all the time. But the next time you find •Carbohydrates release serotonin, a “feel good” yourself feeling low, crack a smile and see what hormone. Just keep simple carbs foods high in happens. Or try starting each morning by smiling at sugar and starch to a minimum, because that eneryourself in the mirror. gy surge is short and you’ll crash. Complex carbs, 2) EXERCISE: such as vegetables, beans, and whole grains, are Exercise isn’t just for your body. Regular exercise better. can help to reduce stress, feelings of anxiety, and •Lean meat, poultry, legumes, and dairy are high in symptoms of depression while boosting self-esteem protein. These foods release dopamine and norepiand happiness. Even a small amount of physical nephrine, which boost energy and concentration. activity can make a difference. You don’t have to •Highly processed or deep-fried foods tend to leave train for a triathlon or scale a cliff unless that’s what you feeling down. So will skipping meals. makes you happy, of course! The trick is not to Start by making one better food choice each day. overexert. If you suddenly throw yourself into a For example, swap a big, sweet breakfast pastry for strenuous routine, you’ll probably just end up frus- some Greek yogurt with fruit. You’ll still satisfy your trated (and sore). Why not take a walk or sign up for sweet tooth, and the protein will help you avoid a a beginner’s class in yoga or tai chi. Remind yourself mid-morning energy crash. Try adding in a new food of any fun activities you once enjoyed, but that have swap each week. fallen by the wayside. Or activities you always wantMORE NEXT MONTH... 46

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WHAT IS MEASLES?

Many new parents are choosing not to get their child vaccinated against measles; this has lead to the virus coming back in many countries. Here is a quick guide to the symptoms etc. The measles virus lives in the mucus of your nose and throat. It’s spread through the air and by coming into direct contact with someone who has it. The virus can stay active on surfaces and in the air for up to 2 hours. It’s very contagious. If you haven’t been vaccinated and are in a room with someone who has measles, you have a 90% chance of getting it. The infection usually clears in around 7 to 10 days. SYMPTOMS OF MEASLES: The initial symptoms of measles develop around 10 days after you're infected. These can include: •Cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose •Sneezing and a cough •Sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light •A high temperature (fever), which may reach around 40C (104F) •Small greyish-white spots on the inside of the cheeks •A few days later, a red-brown blotchy rash will appear. It usually starts at the hairline and spreads to the neck, torso, limbs, feet, and hands.

THE MEASLES VACCINE

Immunisations are by far the best way to prevent the spread of measles. Thanks to the measles-mumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine, the virus had been mostly wiped out. That doesn't mean no one gets measles anymore; it’s just not constantly around. The MMR vaccine is 97% effective after two doses. Doctors recommend that children get the first dose when they're between 12 and 15 months old, and the second between 4 and 6 years old. The vaccine is safe for most people. Pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems (from diseases like leukemia and tuberculosis), and those with certain allergies can’t get the vaccine. As a result, the odds are higher that they’ll get the virus.

haven't: Been fully vaccinated with 2 doses of the MMR vaccine had the infection before. You should do this even if you don't have any symptoms.

TREATMENT

If you do get the measles virus, medicine won’t cure it (drugs don’t kill viruses). The best way to speed up the recovery process and prevent complications is to drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest. About 1 in 4 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Children under 5 years old and adults over 20 tend to have the worst problems. These may include: •EAR INFECTIONS •DIARRHEA WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE •PNEUMONIA You should contact your Medical Professional as •ENCEPHALITIS: WHICH CAN CAUSE DEAFNESS soon as possible if you suspect that you or your child may have measles. MEASLES IS COMMON IN MANY COUNTRIES It's best to phone before your visit as your Doctors AROUND THE WORLD, AND CURRENTLY surgery may need to make arrangements to reduce THERE ARE SEVERAL LARGE MEASLES the risk of spreading the infection to others. OUTBREAKS ACROSS EUROPE. IF IN DOUBT, GET TO YOUR MEDICAL You should also see your Dcotor if you have been in PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. close contact with someone who has measles and 48

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What on earth is sciatica... really?

Sciatica sufferers are people who are experiencing pain often located in the base of the spine, middle buttock, back of the thigh and potentially running down the thigh all the way to the calf and even little toe? Wow, sounds nasty, and it is. It can be debilitating, painful, limiting and dangerous. How does it happen?

So body fat causes sciatica? Well yes and no. If you gain a lot of weight on the front of your body this will contribute to increased pressure going through your lower back muscles and and over time the spinal discs which can become depressed or deflated over time. Violent rotation of the upper body (for example in golf or tennis) can cause a flare up but is rarely the cause classic sciatica although one or two of the symptoms mentioned already can present themselves.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT IT? first and foremost if you don’t suffer from pain thats great but if you ever have then the chances of reoccurrence is higher then if you never have. therefore prevention is always better than cure. in order to protect your spine the easiest option is to drink water probably more then you are now. 2 litres per day is a great start. walking for 30 minutes or more every single day is also highly effective and proven to help stave off back pain and in particular weakening of the muscles of the spine which can contribute to degeneration of the discs as well. Controlling your body weight within a safe but comfortable range is also very effective for maintaining a strong and pain free back. Nutrition plays an enormous part in prevention As a physical therapist every 4th patient suf- but also your bodies ability to recover from any fers from sciatic symptoms but not all are injury and or exercise is compounded by what suffering sciatica. Sciatica occurs when the you eat. sciatic nerve (shown above) is impinged or being squeezed between the nerve pathway strong for life in la cala offers include: and one of the discs in the lower (lumbar) • deep tissue massage spine. All it requires is a very minor shift of • rehabilitation - from pain or injury the disc to cause this issue but it not as easy • injury identification/treatment you might think to cause. • nutritional support and coaching How does one get sciatica? Trauma through an accident such as a fall or motoring acci- prices: dent are most common.. However it can also • initial consultation is €50 for up to 60 minutes be caused by what is commonly known as • treatments of 30 mins are available for €35 degenerative changes. What is degenerative If you are interested in change? As we age our bodies change, crudiscussing any issue you cially the ratio between body and muscle may have or would like to swaps. We “normally” pass through puberty make an appointment for a with more muscle mass than body fat.

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Sun-Blushed Tomato Chicken Kiev This variation on the usual chicken Kiev has a delicious tomato filling. It is decadent but well worth trying. Serve with a green salad.

Ingredients:

•100g (3½oz) sun-blushed tomatoes, drained well •2 large garlic cloves,

•2tbsp roughly chopped parsley •150g (5½oz) plain flour •200g (7oz) panko breadcrumbs, blitzed in a food processor until fine

peeled and finely chopped

•40g (1½oz) butter, at room temperature

•3 eggs, beaten •Sea salt & black pepper •4 small boneless chicken

•1 sprig of thyme

Method

1) Put the tomatoes in a food processor with the garlic, butter, thyme and parsley and blitz to a paste. Divide this into 4 portions and put them on a plate in the freezer for 30 minutes. 2) This makes the stuffing easier to use. Put the flour and blitzed breadcrumbs in separate bowls and beat the eggs in a third bowl. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Take a chicken breast and make a small slit in one side. 3) Cut further into the breast to make a hole big enough to fill with a portion of stuffing, but be careful not to cut all the way through. Season the flesh inside, then push the stuffing right in.

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•Vegetable oil, for frying

4) Brush the rim with a little of the beaten egg, then seal. Prepare the other chicken breasts in the same way. 5) Dip each chicken breast into the flour, then dip it into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, then repeat the egg and breadcrumbs so each breast is double-coated. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or a large pan with oil. 6) Heat to 160°C (use a cooking thermometer if you’re frying in the pan), and cook the chicken Kievs, two at a time, for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Or you can bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 for 40 minutes.

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GENEVA MOTORSHOW 2019

One of the most important car shows of the year is taking place in Geneva this month – there are a re few teasers out there – lets see what we can expect… Named to honour the company’s founder, Battista Farina, is an all-electric hypercar with a claimed 1,900bhp, a 0-100kph time of under two seconds and a top speed in excess of 320mph. It’ll go on sale in 2020 with no more than 150 units being built, costing between 2 and 2.5 million Euros. It’s Bentley’s 100th birthday this year and, to celebrate, the firm is planning a ‘Centenary’ model for the Geneva Motor Show. Details are scarce at the moment, but the model seems to be based on the Bentley Continental GT. Bentley says that this new Centenary model will be inspired by one of it’s iconic race cars. Citroen is also celebrating its centenary this year and, to mark the occasion, it’s unveiling a new concept. Called the AMI ONE, is an allelectric two-seat city car inspired by the classic 2CV, with a maximum speed of 28mph, a 425kg kerb weight and a minimalist interior. Aligning with the current movement towards nostalgic design, Volkswagen will bring a modern interpretation of the 1960s beach buggy to the Geneva Motor Show. it will have no roof, no doors, open sills and large off-road tyres. It is expected to be called the I.D. Buggy.

Polestar will bring an all-electric Tesla Model 3 rival to the Geneva Motor Show. Joining the company’s plug-in hybrid Polestar 1, the pure-electric saloon will hit showrooms in 2020 with a claimed range of 310 miles and a price tag of 45,000€.

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10% of us switch price tags in the shops to pay less for an item. How far would you go for €10 million? 25% would abandon their friends and family. 7% would commit murder. When nobody else is around, 47% drink straight from the carton. Only 13% brush our teeth from side to side. 22% leave the toothpaste we have spilled in the sink. 17% of women and 16% of men have had cosmetic surgery. 53% of women will not leave the house without makeup on. 62% of us pop our spots. 33% of women lie about their weight. 10% of us claim to have seen a ghost. 44% have broken a bone. 78% would rather die quickly than live in a retirement home. 46.5% of men say they always put the seat down after they’ve used the toilet..... Yet women claim to always find it up!

30% of us refuse to sit on a public toilet seat. Only 54.2% of us always wash our hands after using the toilet. 45.2% would wee in the shower. 44.9% would wee in the ocean. 28.1% would wee in the pool.

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What’s On Guide...

22nd of February to the 9th March 2019: The Marbella Carnival includes fun and entertainment in four different areas of the city - Marbella center, San Pedro de Alcantara, Nueva Andalucia and Las Chapas. This is a time where everyone dresses up in costume and participates in a number of activities offered by the city. For more information see: www.carnavaldemarbella.com. 1st & 2nd March 2019: St. David’s Day Concert. A fantastic trip through the valleys with Ricky Lavazza, Celebrating The Patron Saint of Wales, with Welsh Song and Fun. With Special Guests... Mario Ross, Owain Griffiths, Joe Prothero and Emma Prothero. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 8th March 2019: International Women's Day, Marbella starting at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm to be held at Andalucia Lab Costa Women are delighted to announce our 6th International Women’s Day Conference. They are co-hosting the event with Jackie Groundsell of The Women’s Company. This is a ticket only event. For more info please see https://1230.co.uk/spain-2019/. 8th to the 10th March 2019: Take That Giants relive the music of the most successful boy band in UK chart history. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 9th to the 10th March 2019: FreakCon a meeting place for lovers of Manga, Anime, Comics, Series, Table games, Role playing, Cultura Geeks, Softcombat, k-pop, J-pop, Art, Video games. For more info see www.freakcon.es to be held at the Palacio de Congresso Malaga. 17th March 2019: St. Patrick's Day Festival: Join in on the Festivities at Constitution Park in Marbella opposite the Claddagh Bar. The theme will be celebrating the traditions and culture of Ireland. 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Constitution Park is located at Av. Arias Maldonado, Marbella. 21st March 2019: Charity Quiz Night: Spotted Alhaurin and surrounding areas are holding a Quiz night and raffle at The Olive Tree, Coin at 7.30pm aid of Pat’s Rescue Retreat for dogs. 22nd to the 31st March 2019: Blood Brothers the multi award winning smash hit musical. For more information call: 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. Every Monday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at La Iglesia Bar, near Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa 11am -12.30pm. Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis. Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771. Every Tuesday: Age Care Drop In Calahonda. Tuesdays: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. International Baptist Church, near Supersol Los Olivos , Calahonda. Every Thursday: Age Care Drop In Coin, La Peña, Calle Rio Guadelhorce 19, Poligono La Rosa, Alhaurin el Grande. Thursday 11am – 1pm. Every Friday: Hard Rock Cafe: Live music happening every Friday see www.hardrock.com/cafes/marbella. Every Friday: Age Care Drop In Fuengirola, Hojar del Jubilado, Los Boliches Friday 11.00am 12.30pm , Entrance Calle Fruita. 1st floor above the fruit market. Every Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm. Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm. Every Sunday: Art & Exclusive Products Market held at the inner courtyard of the Hapimag Hotel, Marbella. Fashion, Costume jewelery, Accessories, Perfume, Organic bio products. Painters, Sculptors & Flowers.. Also including entertainment from 11am to 7pm.

If you have an event, fundraiser or anything else please let us know... email: editor@costalinkmagazine.com phone: 951 216 131 or 663 061 669

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

Medical

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112 091 092 062

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

Train Timetables 902 240 202

Health Centres

Airports Malaga 952 048 844

Marbella 952 769 946

Gibraltar +350 200 12345

Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

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

Fire Brigade

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

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

952 952 952 952 952 952 952

Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

Tourist Information

Transport

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

952 785 252

Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda. Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground. Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa). Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground. Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina).

Cinemas

All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La 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

March 1st 2019: St David’s Day

March 5th 2019: Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) March 17th 2019: St Patrick’s Day

March 19th 2018: Spanish Father’s Day March 31st 2018: Clocks go Forward

March 31st 2019: Mothering Sunday (UK)

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during March 2019...

Capricorn

December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius

January 20th February 18th

Pisces

February 19th March 20th

Aries

March 21st April 19th

Taurus

April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

Capricorn, Mars is joined by Uranus on March 6th, 2019, in your sign stimulating the need for change to chase away monotony. If you are married or single, you could feel the need to reconfirm your independence. Be careful you don’t get your fingers burnt though! At work, you run into all kinds of misunderstandings and hiccups this month. If you have your own business, your ties to employees seem to be more confusing than usual. You find it difficult to organise your activities. As far as money is concerned, there’s no real reason to be worried. Things can improve significantly in March 2019 and you might even try your hand at financial speculation. When it comes to health, the information you receive might be contradictory or you don’t really understand what the doctor tells you. Don’t make radical changes to your lifestyle or eating habits; wait until next month you’ll be much more sucessful. Aquarius, if you are in a long term relationship then there are endless discussions that seem to make things more confusing and tense instead of clearing them up. If you are making big purchases as a couple it would be wiser to postpone until next month. This might be a good time to ask for a raise, but only after you make sure your expectations are realistic and your evaluations correct. On March 6th, 2019, the New Moon favours a new vision on how to earn more and how to manage your resources. Venus crosses your sign until March 26th, 2019, and it helps you keep your optimism and vision on what you have to do to discourage money-related delays and misunderstandings. Exhaustion can catch up to you so it’s important to find relaxing activities. Pisces, your love life is a bit too confusing this month it’s hard to understand how to reach some common ground. Use the sensitivity you’re gifted with. Listen to what your other half has to say. If you are in a steady relationship you might consider marriage. The New Moon of March 6th, 2019, happens in Pisces and favours emotional renewal. If you’re single and looking for love, be careful about those you meet. You don’t want to get your hopes up way too much. Professionally you stand out with ease in March 2019, although there might be a risk of overselling yourself. You make a good first impression, are confident in your own devices, and could easily find a job if you’re unemployed. In March 2019 you don’t want for energy or enthusiasm; you’re not without ambitious ideals. In fact, you’re determined to do great things and achieve a lot. Aries, if you are single then you spend most of March 2019 trying to meet lots of new people hoping to find Mr. or Miss right. Venus is very much supporting your amorous intentions. On March 20th, 2019, the Sun enters your sign giving you an all-new thirst for life, love etc. Mercury is in a retrograde motion between March 5th and 28th, 2019, this leads to you seriously analyzing your professional life, thinking if your profession makes you happy or if has become more of a burden and a source of stress. You could discover your calling and/or how to exert it in order to build a sure future for yourself when it comes to work, money and personal life. The New Moon of March 6th, 2019, pushes you to meditate, let go of the past, and practice some pursuit that will help rebalance you. You could reconnect with your deeper self and inner guide; use your intuition more efficiently.

Taurus, Mercury is in a retrograde motion between March 5th and 28th, 2019, during this term you rethink the future of a relationship or the way you see love and how you conduct your love life. It’s possible that an older love might return into your life under the guise of friendship, and find the way back into your heart. Venus is in your sign this month a gives you the independence and the opportunity to express yourself freely in the workplace. There are numerous opportunities to stand out and you surprise people and many didn’t think you capable of coming up with. You won’t lack funds this month, but they’re tougher to come by or you spend them too quickly and on the wrong things if you won’t be careful. You have a lot of energy this month as well, and are determined to the point of belligerence; you’re in the mood for a revolution and personal reconfiguration.

Gemini, your love life seems to be overshadowed by your professional this month. You could be moving toward new horizons in your love life. If you are single you might be looking for love abroad. Be careful about resentments and older secrets, which might come out and put relationship under serious strain. The New Moon of March 6th sees the Sun and Moon in conjunction with Neptune this will need you to rethink the direction of your career and the way that life is going. You need to re-evaluate long-term projects and maybe even reset them on new bases and principles. As far as money is concerned, focus on identifying new sources of income and paying up existing debts. Your inner turmoil grows this month and it could mean it affects your health. Try to find means of relaxing – ways that would help you regain your focus in order to correctly re-evaluate your priorities.

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo

July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo

August 23rd September 22nd

Libra

September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio

October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius

November 22nd December 21st

Cancer, your Love life may be a burden this month. You might get a wake-up from a partner. Deep discussions will lead to resolving matters that relate to jealousy. During the last week of March 2019 some older unresolved issue might catch up to you. Professionally, you still stand to gain from group projects until March 31st, 2019. You might even try to get some sponsorship in order to improve your business. There might be some arguments at work, clashes of opinions between you and employees or between you and coworkers; it could also mean disgruntlement about your salary, particularly between March 13th and 15th, 2019. You are feeling a little stressed out this month try to make time for yourself, for resting and for relaxing pursuits… Why not pick up that book you haven’t finished yet! Leo, if you are single then look no further than work to fulfill your new love story! Expect them to start suddenly. You might decide to get married for benefits – to improve your reputation, or social status. You are very active on the work front this month. The need to change and revitalize your work ethic with some unexpected collaborations might be born, which will open new special perspectives for your professional future. Competition can be brutal during March 2019 it can surprise you, and in order to be up to the challenge you need to make the most of your knowledge. You could accumulate numerous frustrations due to delays that you run into particularly when it comes to money. Don’t get worked up when it’s pointless try to understand what truly motivates you in life. Virgo, you won’t get bored this month when it comes to you’re to love life. You’ll be re-evaluating a relationship, how you are making decisions etc. Be flexible and give your other half the due attention they require. The New Moon of March 6th, 2019, is encouraging you to seek new approaches, but things can’t come to fruition until you readjust your own attitude and expectations. Mercury is retrograde between: March 5th and 28th; so don’t expect to get much of a professional benefit from your collaborations. Don’t rush to close deals, sign contracts or enter associations. You might need to renegotiate and re-discuss some contractual terms, and so forth. As far as money is concerned, expect it to flow in! Now is a great time for all earnings. Venus transits through your sign this month, which can be a good thing. Now is a great time for checkups, particularly if you haven’t investigated your health in a while. Libra, you’re in for a term of emotional excitement, you seek and find adventure and fun in the most unexpected places and moments. Venus, Uranus, bring desire for conquests or maybe to win the heart of you’re other half all over again, if you’re already married. If you are single meeting new people could lead to a beautiful love story. You have every chance at meeting honorable people with serious intentions. Professionally, things aren’t moving that fast, even with the New Moon of March 6th it may see you developing new perspectives on an older issue though. You tend to get excited easily, particularly when it comes to a job abroad or collaboration. It’s better to postpone your projects until next month. Perfect your ideas and try to put an end to professional pursuits that aren’t profitable. Don’t rush to decide what’s what health wise. Also take care of your spirit, not just the physical aspect of your health.

Scorpio, your love life could become rocky this month. But you should be very patient because you could make the wrong assessments about the situations you enter into. If you are single you have very good odds at finding someone with serious intentions, while established couples things sail slowly toward harmony toward the end of the month. Be open to making changes in your personal life – try to be more flexible! You’re more into fun activities this month and can’t be bothered to work or only like doing tasks you want to. When it comes to money, you’re not that inspired and tend to take risks or spend too much on fun and waste away a part of the savings you’ve been working hard for years to put together. March 2019 sees your mood lighten. You regain your ability to focus. Stress vanishes and you seem to be a new person.

Sagittarius, Mercury is in a retrograde motion through your sign for most of March 2019. You want to rest and don’t really feel like letting anyone into your private space. If you’re married, you might feel great in the company of your other half and want to change your at-home routine. If you have been in a relationship for a while the possibility to move in together would be a good thing no. Professionally, you need to add things to understand where you’re headed to in the future. The desire to change plans for the future is greater and grows with the Full Moon of March 21st, 2019. But it’s better to wait for next month, when things will be cleared up. There are no major events when it comes to money. Earnings can become well balanced and you afford to splurge a little this season. Your family can have a significant role at this time or a real-estate project could become a new source of income.

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puzzle Link The Words

Solutions on page 80

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

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WIND

DRAIN

CLEANER

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HAND

SMOKE

FIGHT

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FUNNY

CHINA

MARROW

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CRICKET LOOKING

STICK JAR

MAKER HOUSE

Guess The Celeb

Sudoku

Tricky Brain Teaser

CAN YOU WORK OUT WHAT WE ARE? We cannot mount a great attack Unless we somehow reach the back We have a unique travel style Sir, may I ride with you awhile? We don't get in each other's way Since on our own colour we stay We start the clash on either side Beware, our reach is far and wide Her varied moves make her scary All around her should be wary Most important among the crew If he falls, your struggle is through

What are we?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Run aground (5) 4. Appalling (5) 7. General lackey (8) 8. - Domini (4) 9. Oily fish (8) 11. Implement (4) 12. Gallic (6) 14. Separate, secure shed (6) 16. Hawaiian shindig (4) 18. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them run riot! (8) 20. Verdant (4) 21. Pawns (8) 23. Circular string-winding toys (5) 24. Coin Holder (5) Down: 1. Outdoor heater (7) 2. Instance of capering or tomfoolery (5) 3. Strike (the record?) (3) 4. Armour-clad beast (9) 5. Agitated (7) 6. Jargon (5) 10. Track & field (9) 13. Mischievous (7) 15. Unsettle (7) 17. Loan-sharking (5) 19. Of a tyre tube (5) 22. Dandy (3)

Name The Film

A The affair between a politician and a con- B temporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart. Staring Matt Damon and Emily blunt (2011).

Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer (2017).

Say What You See...

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A drunken man who smells like a brewery sits down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of gin is sticking out of his torn coat pocket.He opens his newspaper and begins reading. After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked, "Say, Father, what causes arthritis?" "My Son, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol and a contempt for your fellow man." "Well, I'll be damned," the drunk muttered, returning to his paper. The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and apologised. "I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?" "I don't have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does".

Dai is at the car boot sale when an American tourist comes by. Pointing to a skull on display in Dai's car, he says: “Whose skull is that?” “That,” says Dai profoundly, “is the skull of Owain Glyndwr. It's yours for £10.” “Incredible,” says the American. “I'll take it.” Some weeks later, Dai is at the car boot sale when the same American walks past and notices a much smaller skull for sale. “Whose skull it that?” asks the American. “That,” says Dai in a practised voice, “is the skull of Owain Glyndwr.” “Hang on,” says the American. “You sold me the skull of Owain Glyndwr a few weeks ago.” “Aye,” says Dai. “This is when he was a boy.”

Doctor! Doctor! A man goes into a doctor's surgery. Doctor: "Good morning, what can I do for you?" Patient: "Aaaargh!" Doctor: "I see, that sounds very painful." Patient (in considerable pain): "Eeeeeee!" Doctor: "Have you taken anything for it?" Patient (getting impatient): "Aye!" Doctor: "Well I really don't see what I can do" Patient (now exasperated): "Oooooh!" Doctor: "If you can't describe any other symptoms, I may not be able to help" Patient (reaching the end of his tether): "YOOOUU!" Doctor: "Well, I think the problem is irritable vowel syndrome"

I’m beginning to have doubts about my wife. She got sacked last week for drinking on the job…. she works in a sperm bank.

If you’ve ever trodden on a piece of lego!

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Can you find the things from the bathroom in the house??? bathtub mirror

toilet paper

plunger soap scale

shampoo shower sink

toothpaste toothbrush

Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duck has fallen down plughole! Can you help him find it?

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AT ESSIE THE C DOG E TH TY AND MON ATH CAN NEEDED A B EM SOME YOU GIVE TH COLOUR

IN T H E BATH!

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puzzle Who Am I? Tom Hanks

Trivia Quiz Answers 1) Sting 2) Hands 3) A Gaggle 4) Anglesey 5) Mexico 6) Breathe Underwater 7) 2 8) The Star-Spangled Banner 9) France 10) 3 11) Paxman 12) Bee Gees 13) Orange 14) Peter 15) Suez 16) Photosynthesis 17) Coventry Street 18) XIV 19) Boxing 20) Trainspotting 21) Genesis 22) Biathlon 23) Princess Margaret 24) Mercury 25) Leicester Tigers 26) Jungle Book 27) C3PO 28) The Pound 29) 37 30) Birds

Answers from 20, 24, 70 & 71

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Link The Words 1) Pipe 2) Gun 3) Match 4) Bone 5) Glass

Guess The Celeb a) Daniel Radcliffe b) Jessica Alba

Brain Teaser

Answer: Chess Pieces Lines 1-2: The pawns are weak pieces, but can be

exchanged for a stronger piece if they reach the farthest rank opposite your end of the chessboard. Lines 3-4: The knights move in a unique way, not possible by the queen. "Sir" is the title of a knight. Lines 5-6: The bishops move diagonally, always staying on their respective colours, so they never interfere with each other. Lines 7-8: The rooks are positioned "on either side" of the chessboard at the start of the game. Their reach is "far and wide" i.e. they can move straight up and down (along files) and straight from side to side (along ranks). Lines 9-10: The queen is the most powerful piece, having the greatest number of ways to move, therefore posing a greater threat than the other pieces. Lines 11-12: The king is the "most important" piece of all. If it "falls" (i.e. if it is checkmated by your opponent), then "your struggle is through" since you have lost the game at this point.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) The Adjustment Bureau (2011) b) Coco (2017)

Say What You See

1) Tulips 2) First Thing in the Morning 3)The Coast is Clear

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