November 2020 Costa Link Magazine

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Ed’s Note..

Well is fair to say that autumn is here as are the long trousers and jumpers!

It’s getting darker much earlier now… the weather knows that the clocks have gone back and now it’s got a bit colder, it really feels like winter is on its way! I can’t believe November is here already this year really has sped by especially since we were in lockdown for three months. The good news is that a vaccine is on its way and hopefully life will get back to the “new normal” now…

Please check out one of our new advertisers “Angeles Malagueños de la Noche” on pages 20 & 21. They are a charity that supplies hot meals to the less fortunate and at the moment lots of people need a bit of extra help. If you have any items on the list to spare then give generously. If your need to boost your business for the festive period, give us a shout, we have some great deals on advertising for the winter and with the coverage & popularity that we have, what would be the point of advertising anywhere else?

Have a great month!

in the November Magazine...

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Stuff that Men just can’t do in “A Women’s World this month!”

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

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Geek out this month with the Gadget & Gizmo’s pages including: Fancy some new wheels or some tech to ride a bike indoors then plus lots more...

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What Adam gave up in “A Man’s World ” this month...

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Chinese car manufacturers have been copying cars and selling them at a fraction of the price we take a look in ‘All Revved Up’ on page 60...

Due to Covid-19 there is not a lot on so we have no “What’s on Guide” this month.

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Angry Birds II the movie takes over the “The Kids Page” this month.

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The Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 76 to 79...

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

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The Jokes Page: Laugh out loud with rib crackers on page 72!

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A Woman’s World

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p i s s z i o b G how S MOVIE AND TV NEWS...

THE CROWN SEASON FOUR... So get ready for everything you need to know about season four of The Crown. Pennyworth's Emma Corrin has taken on the role as Princess Diana. Diana will be central to the plot with us seeing the 1st official visit and Diana's first time overseas. In a timeline this is just before the 1980s Margaret Thatcher became prime minister in 1979 and will chart the lion's share of the decade, which means we'll see all of her reign given that she remained in office until 1990 (Margaret Thatcher to be played by Gillian Anderson). Also we have the love triangle between Charles, Camilla and Diana… Roll out the red carpet - Season four of The Crown will arrive on Netflix on Sunday, November 15th.

STRANGER THINGS SEASON FOUR... It may have been a while since The Battle of Starcourt Mall played out in season three’s explosive finale, but Stranger Things fans are officially getting excited again now with news that the cast and crew are filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Netflix revealed that Hooper is still alive: “He is imprisoned far from home in the snowy wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human… and other. Meanwhile, back in the states, a new horror is beginning to surface, something long buried, something that connects everything….” Season Four is expected to be released in July 2021!

007 LICENCE TO STREAM... Netflix and Apple ‘bid for rights to stream new James Bond film’ in a blow for struggling cinemas. Its release was moved to this month and now again to April 2021 due to Covid. We’ll have to wait and see but MGM insisted: “The film is not for sale.”

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BROOKLYN’S CANCELLED WEDDING... Victoria Beckham has

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CAITLYN JENNER BECOMES A REAL HOUSEWIFE... Caitlyn

Jenner and her live-in companion-slash-manager Sophia Hutchins are gearing up to join the cast of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. Good news for us, bad news for Kris Jenner and co who know full well just how unfiltered Caitlyn can be. The Kardashians are extremely worried that Cait could divulge their family secrets on screen. Oooooo what secrets are these we would like to know....

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Detective Chen Lee

A man WAS GOING ON A BUSINESS TRIP BUT suspected his wife was seeing another man, so he hired the famous Chinese detective, Chen Lee, to watch and report any activities while he was gone. A few days later, he received this report:

MOST HONORABLE SIR: YOU LEAVE HOUSE I WATCH HOUSE HE COME TO HOUSE. I WATCH. HE AND SHE LEAVE HOUSE. I FOLLOW. HE AND SHE GO IN HOTEL. I CLIMB TREE. I LOOK IN WINDOW. HE KISS SHE. SHE KISS HE. HE STRIP SHE. SHE STRIP HE. HE PLAY WITH SHE. SHE PLAY WITH HE. I PLAY WITH ME. I FALL OUT OF TREE. I NOT SEE. NO FEE,

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A young ventriloquist...

A young ventriloquist is touring the clubs and one night he's doing a show in Edinburgh...

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What does the colour of a person's hair have to do with her worth as a human being? It's lads like "There once w as a you who keep women like me from being blonde ...!" respected at work and in the community and from reaching our full potential as a person. Because you and your kind continue to perpetuate discrimination against not only blondes, but women in general and all in the name of humour!"

The embarrassed ventriloquist begins to apologise, and the blonde yells, "You stay out of this mister! I'm talking to that little bugger on your knee."

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EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO A HOT MEAL!

The local Malaga branch ‘’Outlaws Mc’, is organising food and winter clothing collection points for the very worthy charity “Los Angeles Malagueños de la Noche”.

Established in 2007, “Los Angeles Malagueños de la Noche” started with leather the Beneath just a few volunteers making sandwiches in their homes at night before Davidjackets and Harley distributing them from a table in the streets no matter the weather. are re son Motorcycles, the about In 2016, a new more permanent dining room was opened which providresidents worried le in ed over 1000 hot meals a day for the poor and needy in Malaga city. less fortunate peop this g rin du ity un mm co our are ers No matter who you are, oth time whilst usual. suffering more than

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club Outlaws Motorcycles ion if you are hungry, you sit down & receive a hot meal. iat oc ass e wid rld wo is a d The non-profit organization receives no assistance or funding from the an 35 19 founded in most Government or the Council, and relies solely on the generosity of in established countries, donations from the public and private business sector, but with the European ferent current economic problems brought about with the Covid 19 virus, including 12 dif . their work is proving much harder with the number of donations ain Sp in ies cit decreasing daily.

The local MC club members, as well as other MC chapters and biker support clubs and friends, are appealing at this increasingly difficult time for ANY assistance - most importantly, whatever food items you can spare. There are no small donations, anything and everything will be gratefully accepted.

The most essential & preferential products the charity needs are: Milk (fresh or powdered), Orange juice, instant coffee, Olive oil, Cocoa, Tomato Frito, Tinned Tuna, Dry fruit, Tinned foods, Sausage, chorizo etc… And, of course any dry foodstuffs such as pastas, rice, lentils, chickpeas, beans, couscous Etc… PLACES WHERE YOU CAN DROP OFF ARE ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE...

A little goes a long way…The volunteers who prepare these meals work miracles, and everything donated goes to those that need it most…

Please give whatever you can.

If you require any further information, please call Max on 711 005 989, or Al on 672 137 547 or for direct donations and more info about this amazing charity, you can log on to www.angelesdelanoche.org There is also a collection service within the Malaga area for donations.

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Dear Dad...

A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was made and everything was tidy. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to "Dad." With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter.

Dear Dad,

It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you.I have found “the one” in Emma and I love her. I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing, tattoos, tight leather clothes and the fact that she is much older than I am.

But it's not only a silly school boy crush... Dad, she's pregnant. Emma said that we will be very happy. She owns a caravan in the woods and has a big enough stack of firewood to last the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children and claiming benefits for them all. Emma has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people that live nearby for cocaine and heroin. Don't worry Dad. I'm 14 and I know how to take care of myself.

Someday I'm sure that we will be back to visit so that you can get to know your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Love Your Son Johnny

PS. Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house.

I Just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my school report, which is on the side. I love you.......call me when it's safe to come home!!

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CHEAPEST BEER in town...

Michael O’Leary, Chief Executive of Ryanair after arriving in a hotel in Manchester went to the bar and asked for a pint of Guinness...

The barman said, "That will be £1 please, Mr. O’Leary." Taken aback, O'Leary replied, "That's very cheap," and handed over his money. "We do try to stay ahead of the competition", said the barman. "We have the cheapest beer in England". That is remarkable value", Michael comments.

"I see you don't have a glass, you'll need one of ours. That will be £3 please." O'Leary scowled, but paid up. He took his drink and walked towards a seat.

"Ah, you want to sit down?" said the barman. "That'll be an extra £2. If you'd pre-booked it would have cost £1." O'Leary swore to himself, but paid up.

"I see you've brought your laptop" added the barman. "That wasn't pre-booked either, that's another £3."

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) Who presents “Who wants to be a millionaire” on ITV1?

2) Which canal joins the Red Sea and the Mediterranean?

3) What is the name of the famous circle of stones found on Salisbury Plain?

4) Football team Benfica come from which country?

5) Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs” is the theme tune, to which long running comedy which ran for 11 years?

6) Which actress plays Penny in the Big Bang Theory?

7) What is the name of David & Victoria Beckhams daughter?

8) Which King was buried twice in 1485 and 2015?

9) Which is the only vowel on a standard keyboard, which is not on the top row?

10) What is the capital city of Malaysia?

11) By what name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known?

12) Which film starred Reese Witherspoon as a blonde sorority queen who went to Harvard Law School?

13) Who won the 2020 Tour de France?

14) The Winter Palace is in which Russian City?

15) In a standard game of Monopoly, what colour are the two cheapest properties?

16) Chief Superintendent Spikings was the boss of which crime-fighting duo?

17) Which Rock and Roll guitarist was famous for his Duck Walk?

18) The River Colne flows through England’s oldest recorded town – which town?

19) What does the letter ‘B’ stand for in RSPB?

20) Which TV character is famous for the catchphrase ‘Yes, M’lady’?

21)Who is the leader of the Labour Party in the UK? 22) What is the fastest animal on two legs?

23) Which actor plays Mick Carter in Eastenders?

24) Which Staffordshire theme park features rides called Apocalypse and Storm Force Ten? 25) The Scilly Isles belong to which UK county?

26) Who performs the crowning ceremony at a coronation?

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After the fairytale Cinderella is now 95 years old...

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Instantly her rocking chair turned into solid gold. Cinderella said, "Ooh, thank you, Fairy Godmother". The fairy godmother replied "it is the least that I can do. What do you want for your second wish?"

Cinderella looked down at her frail body, and said, "I wish I were young and full of the beauty and youth I once had." At once, her wish became reality, and her beautiful young visage returned.

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After the fairytale

Continued from page 28...

Cinderella felt stirrings inside of her that had been dormant for years. And then the fairy godmother spoke once more: "You have one more wish; what shall it be?"

Cinderella looks over to the frightened cat in the corner and says, "I wish for you to transform Bob, my old cat, into a kind and handsome young man."

Magically, Bob suddenly underwent so fundamental a change in his biological make-up that, when he stood before her, he was a man so beautiful the likes of him neither she nor the world had ever seen.

The fairy godmother said, "Congratulations, Cinderella, enjoy your new life. With a blazing shock of bright blue electricity, the fairy godmother was gone as suddenly as she appeared.

For a few eerie moments, Bob and Cinderella looked into each other's eyes.

Cinderella sat, breathless, gazing at the most beautiful, stunningly perfect man she had ever seen. Then Bob walked over to Cinderella, who sat transfixed in her rocking chair, & held her close in his young muscular arms. He leaned in close, blowing her golden hair with his warm breath as he whispered.............â&#x20AC;?BET YOU'RE SORRY YOU NEUTERED ME.â&#x20AC;?

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2002

1986 1960 1966

GUESS THE YEAR...

Can you work out “WHICH YEAR IT IS” from the following questions?

1) Paul McCartney announces that the Beatles have disbanded.

2) On April 17th, the crew of Apollo 13 successful splash down in the 1918 Pacific Ocean near Samoa, with all of the crew surviving.

3) Concorde makes its first supersonic flight 4) The Boeing 747 makes its first commercial passenger trip to London.

5) Brazil wins their third football world cup with Pele as the captain.

6) Simon & Garfunkel release Bridge Over Troubled Water.

7) Jimi Hendrix dies of barbiturate overdose in London.

8) Popular films at the moives include: M*A*S*H, Hello, Dolly!

On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

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MEDICAL MAYHEM

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TAKE BETTER NAPS

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Yes, apparently it's true. We’ve all heard time and again how caffeine is no good too close to bedtime if you want sound sleep. But what about a nap?

If you’re looking to boost productivity by 34% and increase alertness by 54% in 26 dreamy minutes, this article is for you. The findings, discovered by NASA research, will be welcomed by those working from home, sleep deprived, or both (aka, all of us). And while NASA didn’t use coffee in that particular study, clinical research pinpoints that yes, caffeine is actually is more effective than a nap (or coffee) on its own.

body has significantly high levels of sleep-promoting hormone adenosine (see above), making you feel tired.

Second, melatonin starts to be produced, again, driving fatigue. Third, it’s likely your morning coffee has worn off.

And what if you want to nap later than 5pm? Don’t. You need at least a six-hour block between nap time and bedtime to avoid difficulties falling asleep that night.

Caffeine takes 20 minutes to reach the brain. That’s about the ideal length of a nap. Once it does reach the brain, caffeine boosts mental and physical energy because it reduces the activity of adenosine, a sleeppromoting hormone. Just like melatonin, adenosine signals to the brain that we are tired and need to sleep. NAP TIP #4: However, with caffeine, adenosine isn’t able to do its job HAVE A NAP KIT ON HAND properly - biochemically, it doesn’t reach the brain. Sleep mask? Check. Noise-cancelling headphones?

Hence, we forget we are tired, and you feel more alert. Check. Sleep music app? Check. Pre-nap caffeine hit?

Check. Travel pillow? Check. As always, preparation is NAP TIP #2: key. Keeping your nap kit stocked and ready to go is a KEEP IT SHORT Ever woken up from a nap and felt drunk? As noted in sure-fire way to optimise your nap and each inclusion academic research, you’re experiencing sleep inertia; has its own purpose. A sleep mask blocks out light, the feeling of grogginess upon waking. And the reason is which will otherwise keep you awake. Essentially, light that you’ve taken too long a nap and awoken during slow increases the stimulating hormone serotonin, so if you wave sleep (deep sleep). Avoid this nap pitfall by timing are napping in the bright daylight, you’re unlikely to be your nap for 20-30 minutes, no longer. As mentioned, able to fall to sleep. Headphones block noise, which can this is the time identified by NASA, and further studies, otherwise wake you prematurely. Tuning into your to provide your brain the recharge it needs for that much favourite sleep music app doesn’t just mask external sounds too, either, it helps slow your brainwaves into a wanted second wind. Set an alarm. slower, more rhythmic pattern; more aligned with sleep.

NAP TIP #3: Don’t forget to take your pre-nap caffeine hit. A travel pilTIME IT RIGHT low helps you feel comfortable and allows you to create Now that we’ve covered how long it should be, I’m sure a Zen zone reflective of your bed. The second purpose of you’re wondering: and when? In short, between 2-5pm. the pillow is it reminds you of travel, sending you into If you’re like most, you’re likely to feel tired in the mid- dreamland easier than ever.

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WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE...

The 6 warning signs that show a stroke is coming and It’s really important to know them. Cerebral Stroke is a leading cause of serious disability. But there are ways to prevent it if you are careful about a few things in your daily life. Here are a few signs you should not miss to prevent an upcoming stroke. Having a stroke is similar to a heart attack, but in this case, it attacks your brain. Actually, a cerebral stroke happens when some parts of the brain are interrupted and that makes our body unable to function normally.

The affected part of the brain needs urgent medical attention as its important for the brain to get a continuous supply of oxygen to be able to function normally. The symptoms of a stroke usually develop quickly but it can sometimes take hours or even days to notice that something is wrong.

So, if you think that you may be experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important not to ignore it, even if some of them don’t seem too serious.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: High blood pressure can lead to severe problems like a stroke by damaging the brain nerves or weakening the blood vessel and leading to a leak or rupture. Apart from that, high blood pressure is the reason for clot formation in the bloodstream and leading them to the brain, causing a stroke in the process.

VISION PROBLEMS: Stroke can cause double vision, loss of vision in one eye, or blurred vision. When about 1,300 people during a survey in the UK were asked, they all remembered blurred vision/vision problems as a strong indicator.

NUMBNESS ON ONE SIDE OF THE BODY — FACE, HANDS, OR LEGS: It is common to have numbness or weakness in the face, an arm, or a leg on either side of the body. In some cases, there can also be paralysis on the opposite side of where the stroke occurred in the brain.

DIZZINESS OR FATIGUE WITHOUT A REASON: In a study, it is shown that vertigo and dizziness is also a common factor among patients who had a stroke. The state of confusion could be the result of the affected brain side.

A SUDDEN MIGRAINE OR A SEVERE HEADACHE: During a stroke, the blood flow to the brain is either blocked or cut off due to an interruption caused in the bloodstream. That can cause a vessel tear or damage resulting in a very sudden migraine or a headache.

STIFFNESS IN THE NECK OR SHOULDER PAIN: A ruptured blood vessel in the brain can cause a stiff neck or shoulder. If you are unable to touch your chin to your chest (considering you’re not obese or have any other condition), go and see a doctor immediately.

THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE A STROKE:

gy is needed like the brain, for example.

Heart Disease: Heart disease can cause blood clots, sometimes resulting in the interruption Blood Pressure: A blood pressure is considof the blood flow which can lead to a stroke. ered to be high if it’s 140/ 90 mmHg or above.

Age and Gender: Older men are more likely to WHAT DO YOU DO IN CASE have a stroke than a young person or women.

OF AN EMERGENCY? Smoking: Smoking can affect the amount of If you’re alone: oxygen that reaches the brain and it can also Call 061 or your local emergency number. cause a lot of damage to the blood vessels resulting in high BP. Don’t drive to the hospital by yourself.

Diabetes: Diabetes is caused by a deficiency Do not eat or drink anything. of the hormone called insulin that regulates Don’t be anxious your chances of survival the sugar level in the body. When there is a are as high as 60%-70 % if you’re lack of insulin, the sugar won’t be able to below 60 years old. reach to the parts of the body where the ener-

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WHY ARE MEN RELUCTANT TO SEEK MEDICAL HELP?

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Evidence suggests fewer men go to the Dentist or the pharmacists for advice and information, or attend clinics, although men are more likely to end up in hospital because they delay seeking medical advice.

Even male cancer helplines are used more by women, seeking advise on behalf of partners, fathers or sons and the fact that more women get skin cancer than men, but more men die from it indicates how late men are going to the doctors.

Men could really learn from women about attitudes to health!!

Historically women have always been the custodians of health. They have cervical and breast screening and they take the kids to the GP. As generally men don’t do any of that, they are much more reluctant to seek help when they have symptoms.

Cancer survival rates in the UK are amongst the lowest in Europe, this is generally because the British don’t have a pro-active approach to their healthcare needs and seek medical assistance later. In Spain the medical facilities were recently voted 2nd out of all EU member states, in their prevention and treatment of cancer.

Men tend not to talk about health preferring to discuss the game at the weekend, their car or a partner. Even politics is a more popular subject than health!

In this recent survey it was found that men are going to the doctors with very advanced cancers and thus decreased survival rates. Generally survival is 60:40 when it could be as much as 99:1.

Evidence yet again that we all need to take a much more pro-active approach to our health. Prevention and early detection is your best form of defense!!

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PUMPKIN PIE WITH STEM GINGER CREAM It’s Thanks Giving this month so why not try a classic American dessert and make it fit for a dinner party feast, with stem ginger cream & pumpkin seed brittle...

Ingredients:

For the filling • 1 small pumpkin or squash

Method:

For the crust •50g pumpkin seeds (dried seeds best) (roughly 500g/1lb 2oz), peeled, •300g pack ginger nut biscuits seeds removed, cut into large chunks •2 balls stem ginger, roughly chopped • 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk •85g butter, melted • 170g can evaporated milk For the pumpkin seed brittle • 140g golden caster sugar •25g pumpkin seeds (dried seeds best) • 2 tbsp ginger syrup (from jar) •100g golden caster sugar • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • ½ tsp ground ginger For the stem ginger cream • ¼ whole nutmeg , grated •2 tbsp ginger syrup (from a jar) • pinch of ground cloves •200ml whipping or double cream • 2 tsp vanilla extract or paste

STEP 1: Start by cooking the pumpkin or squash. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the pumpkin in a large, deep roasting tin. Add a splash of water, no more than a few tbsps, then cover with foil. Make a small steam hole in the middle, put in the oven and cook for 45 mins or until very tender. While the pumpkin cooks, tip the seeds for the crust onto a baking tray and put in the oven on a lower shelf for 10 mins until toasted and starting to pop, then cool. Once cooked, tip the pumpkin into a sieve, drain and cool completely.

STEP 2: Meanwhile, prepare the crust. Tip the toasted seeds and biscuits into a food processor and blitz to fine crumbs. Add the stem ginger and melted butter, and blitz again until the mixture is like wet sand. Tip into a 23cm fluted, loose- bottomed tart tin or a pie tin. Use the back of a spoon to spread the mixture evenly over the base and up the sides of the tin, pressing it firmly into place. Make sure there are no holes, so the filling can’t escape.

Put in the fridge and chill for 30 mins. Clean the food processor.

STEP 3: Turn oven down to 160C/140C fan/ gas 3. When the pumpkin is cool and any excess liquid has drained away, tip into the food processor. Add the remaining ingredients for the filling and blend until smooth. Put the chilled crust on a baking tray in the middle of the oven. Pull out the shelf and carefully fill with the pumpkin mixture, pouring it right to the top. Close the oven and bake for 40 mins – the filling should be set but still have a wob-

ble. Cool in the tin to room temperature, chill for at least 1 hr.

STEP 4: For the brittle, put the pumpkin seeds in a large heavybased frying pan and toast for a few mins until golden and starting to pop. While they toast, line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Tip the seeds into a bowl and set aside, then wipe out the pan. Tip the sugar into the pan and set over a medium heat.

To turn the sugar into caramel, heat until the sugar dissolves, but don’t stir at any stage or it may crystallise – instead, swirl the pan every 10 secs or so. Increase the heat and bubble the liquid sugar until it reaches a deep caramel colour. Quickly add the seeds, swirl to incorporate, then tip out onto your lined tray. Leave to cool and set for 30 mins.

STEP 5: Just before you’re ready to serve, prepare the cream. Pour the cream and syrup into a large bowl, and whisk until softly whipped and billowy. Remove the pie from the fridge and from its case, and place on a pretty plate or cake stand, or serve straight from the tin. Pile the cream onto the centre of the pie and swirl towards the edges, leaving a border of pumpkin exposed around the edge. When the pumpkin caramel is set, break it into small pieces with a rolling pin and sprinkle over the top – if you have more than you need, store the remainder in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks to scatter over ice cream. Serve the pie in wedges.

Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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INDIAN DOCTORS MAKE A HORRIBLE DISCOVERY...

It was a hairy situation when doctors in India removed a 15-pound ball of hair from 17-year-old Sweety Kumari’s stomach! The teenager was taken to a private hospital in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district after experiencing stomach pains. Though an ultrasound originally suggested a tumor, Dr. GN Sahu and his team were surprised to find a mass of hair in its place. Doctors said the operation took around six hours in total.

Doctors have diagnosed Sweety with Rapunzel syndrome, it is an intestinal condition in which a person compulsively ingests their own hair.

WHAT IS RAPUNZEL SYNDROME? Rapunzel syndrome, named after the German fairy tale, is an extremely rare intestinal condition in which a person compulsively ingests his or her own hair.

The hair can then become trapped in the stomach and, over time, form a hairball. The condition is often associated with trichotillomania, in which sufferers experience the urge to pull out their own hair.

Symptoms include nausea, bloating abdominal pain, and vomiting. Some cases can also cause reduced appetite, weight loss, and constipation or diarrhea. In severe cases, the bowel can also be punctured, which can lead to sepsis and, without treatment, multiple organ failure and death. The condition is diagnosed by endoscopy and scans, and treatment typically involves surgery. The condition overwhelmingly affects women, with around 70 percent of all patients studied in one review being females under the age of 20. Many sufferers also have pre-existing learning disabilities or emotional troubles. Kumari is expected to make a full recovery and has reportedly sworn off of eating her hair.

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COPY CAT CARS...

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Mclaren 570GT? Look again on the right is the Mclaren, is the on the left is the KDC Regola.

The Suzhou Eagle Carrie is almost identical to the Porsche Cayman from every angle except for the front - which is copied from a Ferrari California!

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THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE

WORLD’S FAVOURITE BRANDS Spam: SPAM Stands for “Shoulder of Pork and Ham.” Starbucks Coffee: Starbucks round tables were created so customers would feel less alone.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: Is owned by unilever and was originally going to be a bagel company.

Carlsberg’s logo used to be a swastika symbol, which was later, removed for obvious reasons.

Pepsi took inspiration for its name from the digestive enzyme pepsin.

McDonald’s originally sold hot dogs, not burgers.

Nutella: One jar of nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds on average.

KFC: KFC’s original fried chicken was done in a pressure-cooked.

Guinness: A perfect pint of Guinness should take 119.5 seconds while pouring at 45 degrees.

Gucci: Gucci hold the Guinness World Record for the most expensive pair of jeans costing $3,134.

Nike is named after the Greek goddess of victory.

Coca-Cola: Over 8.000 glasses of Coca-Cola are consumed every second...

Philadelphia cream cheese was actually first made in New York.

Coca-Cola: Was created as an alternative to morphine.

McDonalds: The Queen of England owns the McDonalds close by to Buckingham Palace.

Michael Kors: Michael Kors designed his first piece of clothing aged 5; his mother’s wedding dress.

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Amazon: The arrow in the Amazon logo points from A to Z, highlighting the retailer’s wide range of products.

Apple: Apple’s iPad retina display is manufactured by their leading competitor, Samsung.

Google: Google was originally known as BackRub.

Facebook: Facebook is mostly blue because Mark Zuckerberg is red-green colourblind.

Apple: Every Apple iPhone ad displays the time as 9:41 AM, the time Steve Jobs unveiled it in 2007.

Adding ‘/4’ to the end of Facebook.com takes you to Mark Zuckerberg’s page.

Ebay: The most expensive item auctioned?

A Giga Yacht costing $168,000,000 sold to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

Samsung: Samsung was once renowned for selling dried fish and other groceries.

Sony: The first ever product that Sony came up with was an electronic rice cooker.

Amazon: Amazon was originally named Cadabra.

Google: To ‘GOOGLE’ became a verb in 2006 when Merrian Webster Collegiate Dictionary and the Oxford English Dictionary recognised it.

Ebay: Ebay.com was the founder’s second choice after echobay.com.

Twitter: The twitter bird is called Larry.

Nokia: Nokia was originally a wood-pulp mill in the city of Nokia in Finland.

VW: The Volkswagen group owns: Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Audi, Ducati & Porsche amongst others.

Rolls-Royce: 75% of all Rolls Royce cars ever produced are still on the road today.

Lamborghini: Lamborghini used to make farm equipment.

Ikea: One in ten people born in Europe are conceived in an Ikea bed.

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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

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352 475 226 604 212 226 474

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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

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Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda.

Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground.

Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa).

Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina)

Cinemas

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

Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039

Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

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Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

Diary Dates

1st November 2020: All Saints Day (Public Holiday) 2nd November 2020: All Saints Day (Public Holiday Carried Over) 5th November 2020: Guy Fawkes Day

8th November 2020: Remembrance Sunday

22nd November 2020: Thanksgiving

30th November 2020: St Andrews Day (Scotland)

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during November 2020...

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

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Capricorn, an old love or friend from long ago may emerge unexpectedly, and you may discover that your feelings have changed after the Moon on November 7th. Romance intensifies, but you may break away from a stale situation before the Moon on November 23rd. While Mercury retrogrades from November 4th to 24th, you may have ample time to get involved in gratifying research or investigation. This is a great time to follow through with projects that have run into snags and determine if you still want to be involved. Worn-out items fall apart, so if you’ve been waiting for an excuse to get rid of them, you don’t have to worry about that any longer. Although your energy may be strong because Mars is transiting in your sign, it’s easy to overextend yourself or to push your limits. To avoid burnout, pace yourself. In all physical pursuits, honor your limitations.

Aquarius, you may prefer to keep romantic moments quite and simple early in the month. A holiday or retreat encourages you to let down your guard a bit after November 10th, and from the Moon on November 23rd through November 30th you’ll feel more like your lively old self. Old family problems or issues can spoil a good time if you let them but you do have a choice in the matter. Let your creative ideas open doors for your career this month. Because Mercury is retrograde from November 5th to 24th, you may not make much noticeable progress, but you can definitely set the stage for your plans during the Moon on November 7th. Finances improve after November 22nd, when your own ideas or inventions can be the key to your success. Mental stress, can leave you feeling spent. Nourish your body’s nervous system why not try having a massage or taking a long walk next to the sea to calm your nerves.

Pieces, accomplishing a true sense of spiritual union and emotional harmony are your goals this month. Family and home are also changing, and some of the issues that were difficult in the spring may seem more manageable now. Aligning yourself with others who share your special interests can be remarkably satisfying, but you can become over-committed if you keep saying yes to all those volunteer activities! Determine your priorities to avoid having to back out at the last minute, disappointing others and yourself. You’re posturing for a career challenge during the Moon on November 23rd, and you can be successful if you understand why you’re doing it! Enjoying rejuvenating experiences and seeking out holistic therapies, you’re ready to feel whole and alive. A new perspective on chronic problems may arise from experimenting with alternative treatments.

Aries, occasional bouts of romantic hope keep the fires burning in your love life this month with a new romance growing stronger after the Moon on November 7th. But by the Moon on November 23rd you’re not likely to let much stand in the way of letting your sweetheart know exactly how you feel. Your drive to succeed is powerful now, and you may feel that there’s nothing to stop you from achieving your goals. But this is no time for shortcuts. The more daunting path may be the most rewarding. Your drive to achieve your ambitions can be so powerful that you run roughshod over the wrong toes! Even though you may think you have no time for fitness activities, the positive benefits of relieving stress and increasing energy will more than make up for the trouble it takes to fit them into your schedule. Take an evening here and there for something purely indulgent.

Taurus, Mercury’s retrograde from November 5th to 24th may work to your advantage. This is an excellent time to take a serious look at the way your relationship functions and to get longrepressed feelings or issues out into the open. Blaming tends to escalate during the Moon on November 7th; an objective attitude will lead to a happier outcome. Cooperative ventures provide positive on the work front this month, it’s crucial to identify your role to assure success. Investments and creative ventures fare nicely through November 9th, although you may be itching to get past a costly situation. Deal directly with your responsibilities if you want to dispose of problems. Your spirituality is a source of strength and comfort, and it can play a significant role in healing. Staying active may not be high your list, but try to get it into the top ten.

Gemini, you may attract a lot of advances this month. After the Moon on November 7th, Venus stimulates greater expressions of love, and you’re ready to experience pure pleasures.

Unrealistic expectations can spoil a lovely situation, especially near the time of the Moon on November 23rd. Work-oriented activities take most of your time, and you can be instrumental in making productive alterations in your work environment. This is a great time to dig into details or make progress with research. Financial disagreements may raise their head after November 14th, you’re better off probing into the facts instead of getting into the emotionality of the situation. After negotiating, reviewing and examining, you’re in a great position to present your ideas to a receptive audience from November 27th to 30th.

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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, relationships take center stage this month. Family connections and intimate love ties need extra time and attention, and you may not be happy unless you feel that your personal life is getting the consideration it deserves. Turmoil with your partner can escalate unless you make an effort to deal with the question of expectations. New business fares best from November 1st to 3th, but once Mercury’s retrograding, you’re likely to spend more time completing what’s already in front of you. Joint finances become confusing after November 26th, when investments may lose some of their sparkle. You may be feeling a bit more competitive, and physical outlets help you maintain balance. Set new goals for fitness, and spend some time reviewing your health needs.

Leo, your life takes a creative turn this month, coupled with a renewed love for your partner. You’re eager to do something purely romantic during the Moon on November 23rd. Resolve family issues immediately, allowing anything to brew now is just asking for trouble. At work, clarify your objectives and reconfirm everything, since distractions run rampant after November 17th. A period of trouble-shooting, this month does offer potential for change. Quiet plans for something completely different are in the works after November 26th. To avoid venting your frustrations or stress into inappropriate areas, concentrate extra effort in your fitness activities. That could mean exercising five days a week instead of two or three. The added energy will help you get through the winter in perfect health.

Virgo, loving relationships are high on your priority list this month and if you are single you may even be open to someone out of the ordinary during the Moon on November 7th. Travel spurs interesting conversation and could lead to fabulous developments in the romance department from November 6th to 26th. Situations that allow you to apply your considerable skill also give you a chance to gain recognition at work. Trust your abilities and work with confidence. Your career and life path are gaining momentum. The Moon on November 23rd emphasises the need to balance personal and career priorities. Try to avoid the tendency to become too absorbed in your work after November 29th.

Recreational activities offer excellent options for staying fit this month, and you’ll appreciate playful situations, which are very invigorating.

Libra, emotions are highly charged this month, and turmoil at home or with your relationship may leave you wondering why you’re involved in the first place! But just when you are filled with despair, the clouds move away, the sunshine’s, and the spark of love ignites your heart. Romance lives again you just have to wait until after the Moon on November 23rd. Concern over financial matters can dampen your spirits, unless you’ve been paying attention to details and understand the ramifications of the changes. You can attract excellent support, but it may not fall into place immediately. Stress and tension grow, and giving yourself time to rejuvenate may mean pulling back on some of your social or family obligations. Leave a gap in your schedule for you time this month.

Scorpio, an old love may suddenly emerge on the scene this month and whether he or she is present in the flesh or simply occupying your heart, it’s important to reconcile your feelings. The Scorpio Moon on November 7th marks a significant time of fresh beginnings, when releasing the past opens the way for greater abundance in every part of your life. Believing in yourself is getting easier, since your awareness of your real needs is growing clear. Mercury’s retrograde from November 4th to 24th may bring a few delays, and you’ll be wise to look for the trouble spots before the cycle begins. A period of adjustment, when juggling priorities and keeping things moving is rather stressful, if you get everything in order, the financial stress of this time can be lessened considerably. Trim your expenses for a while.

Incorporating time in your routine for getting back to nature adds a zest for life.

Sagittarius, socialising with friends can be especially enjoyable this month, and you may have a chance to get back in touch with someone who played a special role in your past. Romance is lurking around the corner especially from November 9th to 21st. Mercury retrogrades from November 8th to 24th; this is a great time for completing existing projects or negotiations and doing important research.

Even if you’re sure about something you want to start, you’ll have better success if you launch after November 24th. Sign important contracts from November 1st to 3rd or after November 25th. Meetings with special interest groups or professional allies after November 9th can have significant long- term impact on your career. Although you may not be scheduled to run a marathon, this is a good time to build your endurance and stamina.

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Anger Inducing Anagrams

The following are jumbled versions of famous Male actors. Can you work out who they are? The word lengths are shown in brackets.

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Tricky Brain Teaser CREEPY BEASTS INC...

At Creepy Beasts Inc...

Three of the most dreaded animals, a tiger, a wolf, and a bear, sat in their boardroom in silence while they awaited their boss.

Then, Mr. Tiger broke the silence.

“Isn’t it odd that our three surnames are the same as our three species, yet none of our surnames matches our own species?”

The wolf replied, “Yeah, but does anyone care?”

They sat in silence again…

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Can you figure out the surname of each animal?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Second longest American river (11) 9. Starts a sentence (13) 10. Job delivering newspapers (8) 12. Metal money (4) 14. Mock playfully (5) 15. Substance of tusks (5) 19. Biblical utopian garden (4) 20. Of class Asteriodia (8) 22. V.C.R. (13) 24. Puberty (11) Down: 2. Fairy (3) 3. Ridicule with satire (8) 4. Pink game fish (6) 5. Object (4) 6. Perfume of petals and spices (9) 7. Suffix for an observing instrument (5) 8. Salt water (5) 11. Alleged (9) 13. Cooked for too long (8) 16. Composed of neurones (5) 17. Greek capital (6) 18. Lucky object (5) 21. Dirt (4) 23. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a celebrity presenter not Ant (3)

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A A widower is determined to get to the bottom B of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's murder, big business, and corporate corruption staring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz (2005).

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

Little Johnny wanted to go to the zoo and pestered his parents for days.

Finally his mother talked his reluctant father into taking him.

"So how was it?" his mother asked when they returned home.

"Great," Little Johnny replied.

"Did you and your father have a good time?" asked his mother.

"Yeah, Daddy especially liked it," exclaimed Little Johnny excitedly, "especially when one of the animals came home at 30 to 1!"

A Scotsman was out having a very good time on Saturday night sampling the local product and on the way home he passed out along the lane. Later in the night a wind came blowing by and blew his kilt up to his waist.

Well, we all know what a real Scotsman wears under his kilt.

Early Sunday morning the two town spinsters came by and saw him laying there. "Prudence have you ever seen such a sight!" one exclaimed. "No I haven't Purity. He deserves some kind of punishment." as she searched her bag. "Here this should do it." And she tied a ribbon around his member. "Serves him right" they huffed and continued on to church.

Later the Scotsman awoke and looked down at his gentleman sausage and saw the bright blue ribbon tied around it and said "Aye Laddie, I dunna know where ye been, but ye won ferst prize!."

In the pub last night I saw a fat chick dancing on a table. I said to her, "Good legs." The girl giggled and asked, "Do you really think so?"

I said "Definitely, most tables would have collapsed by now."

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puzzle Who Am I? Donald Trump

Guess the Year 1970

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Jeremy Clarkson 2) The Suez Canal 3) Stonehenge 4) Portugal 5) Frasier 6) Kaley Cuoco 7) Harper 8) King Richard III 9) A 10) Kuala Lumpar 11) Pele 12) Legally Blonde 13) Tadej Pogačar 14) St Petersburg 15) Brown 16) Dempsey and Makepeace 17) Chuck Berry 18) Colchester 19) Birds 20) Parker 21) Keir Starmer 22) An Ostrich 23) Danny Dyer 24) Drayton Manor 25) Cornwall 26) Archbishop of Canterbury 27) B-52’s 28) Sahara

Answers from 18, 26, 32 70 & 71

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Anger Making Anagrams 1) Clint Eastwood 2) Robert de Niro 3) Anthony Hopkins 4) Matt Damon 5) Morgan Freeman

Guess The Celeb

a) Chadwick Aaron Boseman b) Olivia Coleman

Brain Teaser

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Since the wolf replied to Mr. Tiger, his surname can be neither Tiger nor Wolf.

Therefore, the wolf’s surname is Mr. Bear.

Subsequently, Mr. Tiger must be a bear, and finally, Mr. Wolf must be a tiger.

Crossword Solution

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film

a) The Constant Gardener (2005) b) Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Say What You See

1) Put two and two Together 2) I Before E Except After C

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3)Somewhere Over the Rainbow

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