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Ah, the month of September, when things slowly return too normal on the Costa de Sol. Spotting a parking space stops being a thing of pure delight, getting you as excited as a 5 year old on Christmas Eve, you no longer have to sit on the laps of the neighbouring group on the beach and you actually get to sit at the same table as your friends and family when you go out for dinner or a drink without having to wait an hour for a table. Bliss! Well who’d have thought it July was SOOOOOOOO much hotter than August although the air conditioning has still been working overtime all month. September has arrived and hopefully along with it those cooler nights ‘we hope’! Finally just to remind you it’s Halloween next month, and only four months to Christmas (where does the time go?) So if you would like to advertise in the most popular A5 magazine on the Costa del Sol give us a call and we can get you the best deal, we have fantastic offers on advertising at the moment. Keep smiling and have a great month!
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A Man’s World: Another medical breakthrough! New Viagra for Women…
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Medical Section... The A-Z of medical healthcare on the Costa del Sol. If you need any advise on any medical matter look here...
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All revved up - Angle grinders at the ready… Some great ways to recycle (maybe trade in) your old car!
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The Kids Page: Double the fun this month, get busy inside out!
What’s On Guide.... This month lots going the Gibraltar Music Festival, The Mijas Feria and a Battle of Britain Ball check out page 62.
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Solutions on page 80 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.
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A Women’s World! There has been a medical breakthrough! New Viagra for Men…
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A Woman’s World
NEW DRUGS FOR MEN...
With Viagra such a great medical success for increasing men's sexual prowess, Pfizer is bringing forth a whole line of drugs oriented towards improving the performance of men in today's society. Here are a few of the new ones:
DIRECTRA: a dose of this drug given to men before leaving on car trips caused 72 percent of them to stop and ask directions when they got lost, compared to a control group of 0.2 percent. PROJECTRA: Men given this experimental new drug were far more likely to actually finish a household repair project before starting a new one. COMPLIMENTRA: In clinical trials, 82 percent of middle-aged men administered this drug noticed that their wives had a new hairstyle. Currently being tested to see if its effects extend to noticing new clothing. BUYAGRA: Married and otherwise attached
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men reported a sudden urge to buy their sweeties expensive jewellery and gifts after taking this drug for only two days. Still to be seen: whether the drug can be continued for a period longer than your favourite store's return limit. NEGA-VIAGRA: Has the exact opposite effect of Viagra. Currently undergoing clinical trials on Ashley Madison members caught cheating. NEGA-SPORTAGRA: This drug had the strange effect of making men want to turn off televised sports and actually converse with other family members. FLATULAGRA: This complex drug converts men's noxious intestinal gases back into food solids. Special bonus: Dosage can be doubled for long car rides. FLYAGRA: This drug has been showing great promise in treating men with O.F.D. (Open Fly Disorder). Especially useful for men on Viagra. NON-LIAGRA: This drug causes men to be very truthful when being questioned about, where they have been and who with – should be used with caution!
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JUSTIN & JEN THE HONEYMOON… From a totally Exercise Ban To $1,000 Meals! What was Justin & Jennifer’s Honeymoon like? Justin Theroux was so excited about his recent honeymoon to Bora Bora with new wife Jennifer Aniston that he couldn’t stop boasting about it to anyone who would listen! It sounds like they had a fantastic time though… Their rumoured retreat is believed to cost them upwards of £8,000 ($12,500) per night for a three-bedroom villa. When they weren’t taking it easy, the newlyweds joined friends, including Chelsea Handler, Jason Batemen, Courteney Cox, Jimmy Kimmel and their families, for fun excursions. They all went snorkeling, jet skiing, stand up paddle boarding and deep-sea fishing. Unsurprisingly, money was no object for the two Hollywood stars. The pair dropped nearly $1,000 during one three-course meal alone.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2015… The launch show airs September 5th on BBC 1! This year's launch show, which sees the celebrities paired up with their professional partners, will have a train theme as the 'Strictly Express' does the locomotion down the red carpet. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return to present the show on Saturday and Sunday nights, some of the celeb’s strutting their stuff in spandex this year are Daniel O'Donnell, Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood and Peter Andre.
SPENCER MATTHEWS QUITS MADE IN CHELSEA... After the shock departure of Stevie from the show last month we didn’t think things could get much worse. But, they have.The man everyone loves to hate, Spencer Matthews, is leaving the show. And, after he finishes the filming for series 10, we don’t think he’ll be back. Spencer, it won’t be the same without you.
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HOT GOSS!
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KIM RICHARDS HOSPITALISED… After Desperate Family’s Bid To Save Her. There is finally hope for troubled former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards. In California, physicians can impose an involuntary 72-hour confinement on someone who is assessed to be a danger to themselves or others. She was released after three days following the 5150 order was placed on her, and is now at another facility in Southern California. Richards was then arrested on August 2nd for shoplifting and, since the arrest, her life has crashed down around her. Prior to her latest arrest, she had yet another stint in a hospital to overcome psychiatric issues, followed by another brief stay at a rehab in Los Angeles.
SAM FAIERS HAVING A BABY… The ex-TOWIE star and her boyfriend of nine months, Paul Knightley, are expecting their first baby. Sam, 24 – who is thought to be three months pregnant – and Paul are “thrilled” at the prospect of being parents, according to a source who spoke to the Mirror newspaper last month. “They are really thrilled and really looking forward to being first time parents together." ARRRRRR bless another little Essex boy or girl on it’s way....! CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2015 LINE UP… We love CBB! Having hit our screens on the 26th of August we can’t wait to see this years UK V’s USA antics between ‘Loose Woman’ Sherrie Hewson, supermodel and former ‘I’m A Celebrity’ contestant Janice Dickinson, and ex-kids TV presenter Gail Porter. Also in the house ‘X Factor’ couple Chloe-Jasmine Whichello and Stevi Ritchie, Atomic Kitten singer Natasha Hamilton, ‘The Apprentice’ star James Hill, comedian Bobby Davro and ‘The Bill’ actor Chris Ellison. The Stateside crew also include Playboy star Tila Tequila, porn star Jenna Jameson we think it will be worth watching just for Bobby Davro alone.
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TWO GUYS with dogs...! There were two friends, one with a Doberman Pinscher and the other with a Chihuahua. The guy with the Doberman Pinscher says to his mate, "Let's go over to that restaurant and get something to eat." The guy with the Chihuahua says...... "We can't go in there..... We've got dogs with us." The buddy with the Doberman Pinscher says, "Just follow my lead." They walk over to the restaurant, the guy with the Doberman Pinscher puts on a pair of dark glasses and he starts to walk in. The bouncer at the door says, "Sorry, mac, no pets allowed." The man with the Doberman Pinscher says, "You don't understand. This is my seeing-eye-dog." The bouncer says, "A Doberman Pinscher?" He answers, "Yes, they're using them now; they're very good and protect me from robbers, too." The man at the door says, "Come on in." The buddy with the Chihuahua figures, "What the heck," so he puts on a pair of dark glasses and starts to walk in. Once again the bouncer says, "Sorry, pal, no pets allowed." The guy with the Chihuahua says, "You don't understand. This is my seeing-eye dog." The bouncer at the door says, "A Chihuahua?" The man with the Chihuahua says, "A Chihuahua?????? They gave me a Chihuahua?!"
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Would you take a Millionaire’s bet? A rich millionaire throws a massive party for his 50th birthday. During this party, he grabs the microphone and announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it. "I will give anything of mine to the man who swims across that pool." So the party continues with no events in the pool until SUDDENLY, there is a great splash and all the guests of the party run to the pool to see what has happened.In the pool a man is swimming as hard as he can and fins come out of the water and jaws are snapping and this guy just keeps on going. The sharks are gaining on him and this guy reaches the end and gets out of the pool, tired and soaked. The millionaire grabs the microphone and says, "I am a man of my word. Anything of mine I will give: my Ferraris, my house, absolutely anything, for you are the bravest man I have ever seen. So sir what will it be?" The guy grabs the microphone and says, "Why don't we start with the name of the idiot who pushed me in!"
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Dave & Megan get married...
Dave had proposed to Megan and been accepted. At the time of acceptance Megan told Dave that she had to share with him something about her past life. “No”, said Dave, “ I won’t hear of it.” You can tell me after we are married nothing will stop me loving you though…. All progressed nicely… After they were married and had set off for their honeymoon in the Caribbean, Megan again brought up the subject of her dreadful secret. Again Dave was quick to say he didn’t want to hear it but Megan insisted, at which point Dave said “I tell you what tell me later when we are in bed together, that will be soon enough.” That night as they got into bed Megan declared, “well, Dave, now I really do have to tell you my secret. You see, I’m still a virgin.” Dave didn’t say a word but put on his clothes left the hotel room and travelled all the way back to his mothers house. “It’s no good”, said Dave, “I’ve have to leave Megan; it turns out she’s a virgin.” “Well Dave”, said his mother, “in that case you were quite right to come home. If she’s not good enough for the rest of the village, she’s not good enough for you.”
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TRIVIA QUIZ
1) In The Tour de France the rider with the lowest aggregate time and hence the leader of the race gets to wear what colour jersey? 2) Which classic comedy is set in Walmington-on-Sea? 3) Name the three primary colours? 4) In books or television, who leaves his house at 52 Festive Road to visit a costume shop where he is invited by a fez-wearing shopkeeper to try on a fancydress costume? 5) According to the well known proverb 'all roads lead to' where? 6) What was founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo at Stanford University? 7) Which disease does a tsetse fly transmit? 8) 'Don't you just love the smell of Napalm in the morning', is a line from which famous movie?
9) Which Greek island is the largest? 10) Which singer married Chrissie Hynde in 1984 and actress Patsy Kensit in 1992? 11) The historical and archaeological city of Petra is in which country? 12) Which famous A-lister got married in secret last month at her LA home? 13) What does a horologist make? 14) What is the name of Harry Potter’s archenemy? 15) What is the most populated city in Canada? 16) In which James Bond film was there the following exchange: 'You expect me to talk?' 'No, Mr Bond, I expect you to die!'? 17)What is the hottest planet in our solar system? 18)What two-word phrase
means the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction? 19) Name the world's largest desert? 20) In the Simpson's episode They Saved Lisa's Brain, who saves Lisa from the power-hungry Springfield chapter of Mensa? 21) How many players are on each side in a polo game? 22) In which year did both Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother die? 23) What is the name of Elton John's husband? 24) Who is the mother of Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper, and Trig? 25) What were Parisians struggling to get last month?
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It’s A Miracle Any 80’s
Kid Survived The Summer... No school, no rules!
We all drank straight from the garden hose or the paddling pool… The water was full of wee, heavy metals and toxic chemicals, but what did we care? It meant we didn’t have to go all the way inside when we were thirsty. We ran around barefoot…. All the time - going to the park your best friends house of chasing the dog down the street EVERYWHERE was Zola Budd time she was our hero… Tetanus, anyone? After 5 minutes at the park, we’d inevitably start flipping off the swing... Even better was trying to flip the swing all the way around the swingset. None of this namby pamby foam for us if we fell, it was straight on the hard summer dried earth… Playgrounds were just more “adventurous”. Looking back as if that would actually end well. We refused to leave a friend behind… Your bestie on your handlebars, skateboard or even standing on your tricknuts … Because walking was simply too slow. Also nobody would be seen DEAD in a helmet they were for losers… Better to obstruct your view and make it REALLY hard to steer instead. Continued on page 32...
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It’s A Miracle Any 80’s
Kid Survived The Summer... No school, no rules!
BB guns were considered an acceptable plaything… They were for target practice only. And by “target” I mean “little brother/sister.” We spent all day at the beach with no sunscreen... What were we thinking? Turns out one application isn’t enough. Especially when it’s SPF 4. We were highly dedicated to scientific research... Blowing stuff up, setting fire to things with a magnifying glass. God what were with thinking! Toys were just well, dangerous: We REALLY tested the limits inline skates and what of all things remember that pogo stick. Springs mean you can jump off anything and be safe, right? “Latchkey kids” were everywhere: Our parents didn’t feel the need to take 6 weeks off work during the holidays we could stay at home UNSUPERVISED. This would often entail trying not to fight your siblings or set the house on fire.
How are we all still alive?!?!?
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Subject: Junior School Children writing about the sea... This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles. (Kelly age 6) My dad goes out in his boat, and comes back with crabs. (Emily Burniston age 5)
If you are surrounded by sea you are an Island. If you don't have sea all round you, you are incontinent. (Wayne age 7)
Oysters' balls are called pearls. (James age 6) I like mermaids. They are beautiful, and I like their shiny tails. How do mermaids get pregnant? (Helen age 6)
When ships had sails, they used to use the trade winds to cross the ocean. Sometimes, when the wind didn't blow, the sailors would whistle to make the wind come. My brother said they would be better off eating beans. (William age 7)
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Subject: Junior School Children writing about the sea... On holiday my Mum went water skiing. She fell off when she was going very fast. She says she won't do it again because water shot up her fanny. (Julie age 7). Some fish are dangerous. Jellyfish can sting Electric eels can give you a shock. They have to live in caves under the sea where I think they have to plug themselves into chargers. (Christopher age 7)
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Sharks are ugly and mean, and have big teeth, just like Emily Richardson. She's not my friend any more. (Kylie age 6) I'm not going to write about the sea. My baby brother is always screaming and being sick, my Dad keeps shouting at my Mum, and my big sister has just got pregnant, so I can't think what to write. (Amy age 6)
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A Man’s World
NEW DRUGS FOR WOMEN‌
With the introduction of Viagra in response to a perennial male problem, a famous British pharmaceutical company is now working on a range of new drugs in an attempt to redress the balance...
MIRRORCILLIN: A 5cc dose enables a woman to walk past mirrors for up to four hours without pausing once. STOPPANAGGIN: Gives women a vague feeling of contentment towards their spouse/boyfriend. COSMOPOLIRA: Doubles female intelligence to almost simian levels, thus allowing 'facts' in trash lifestyle magazines to be disputed. LOGICON: Trials have showed that females taking this were able to follow a proposition through to its logical conclusion, and argue effectively without being diverted into non-relevant postulates such as 'you don't love me anymore'. PARKATRON: 72% of women taking this were able to safely reverse park a Ford Fiesta into a space only 12 meters long; 54% achieved this in under 15 minutes. MAGNATACK: Uniquely distorts the cornea, making certain shapes appear much larger than in reality - no practical use for this drug has yet been found. WARDROBIA: Clinical trials show that almost 23% of women taking this drug can safely walk past a sale notice, and an amazing 42% actually stayed within their credit limit. BEERINTULIN: Once taken gives a female desire to bring her spouse/boyfriend alcoholic beverages and snacks during televised sports.
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Poor old Albert...
An old lady was very upset as her husband Albert had just passed away. She went to the undertakers to have one last look at her dearly departed husband. The instant she saw him she started crying. The mortician walked over to comfort her. Through her tears she explained that she was upset because her dearest Albert was wearing a black suit, and it was his fervent wish to be buried in a blue suit. The mortician apologised and explained that traditionally they always put bodies in a black suit, but he'd see what he could arrange. The next day she returned to the funeral parlor to have one last moment with Albert before the funeral the following day. When the mortician pulled back the curtain, she managed a smile through her tears as Albert was resplendent in a smart blue suit. She said to the mortician, “Wonderful, wonderful, but where did you get that beautiful suit?” “Well, yesterday afternoon after you left, a man about your husband's size was brought in and he was wearing a blue suit,” the mortician replied. “His wife was quite upset because she wanted him buried in the traditional black suit.” Albert's wife smiled at the undertaker. “After that,” he continued, “it was just a matter of swapping the heads.”
Thiss is Molllyy... Meet Molly she is a small dog weighhing 6-7kg she was born on the 18th of March 2013. We rescued her form a dog pound. She iss brown with white patchhes and of mixed breed. Mollyy is very shy at the moment but would love a new homee wtih lots of affection and cuddles.
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Medical Tips
Solvit Costa del Sol: The Problem Busters for Expats
Sorting out a problem in your own country can be stressful enough but add the challenges of living in a country where you’re:
● Unable to speak the language ● Understand your obligations ● Know how the different state departmental systems work or ● What rights you have
and you’re left feeling very vulnerable indeed.
A Real Life Tale with a Happy Ending
All this time Mr D’s eyesight was deteriorating very rapidly which, as he lived on his own, was very worrying for him. He was really struggling with the daily living activities that many of us take for granted
Mr D turned up for his appointment in May, had all the tests again and was seen by a specialist, only to be to be told that the hospital wasn’t equipped to operate on such an advanced cataract. He was referred to yet another hospital and then realised to his horror that he’d become a “ping-pong client” bounced backwards and forwards between consultancies. Worst of all, he had no idea how to break out of the bureaucratic maze that he found himself in.
At this point in despair, Mr D called Solvit. Mr D went to see his GP in September last year, was referred for a cataract operation and waited 4 months Only a couple of weeks after his initial contact with for an appointment at a hospital where he underwent them, Mr D had his first operation. All went extremely pre-op tests. He returned home and eventually well and his second is already confirmed. received a phone call which he presumed was an operation date.
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Medical Mayhem
Playing Doctor....
Two married men are in a pub discussing their love life when one says, "Have you ever tried playing doctor?" His mate says, "No what's it like?" The man replies, "It's amazing me and my wife were playing for the whole of last night must of been about 10 hours." His mate, shocked says, "10 hours!? How the hell did you manage that long?" "I just left her in waiting room for 9 and a half hours."
Good News & Bad News...
Patient: I'm in a hospital! Why am I in here? Doctor: You've had an accident involving a bus. Patient: What happened? Doctor: Well, I've got some good news and some bad news. Which would you like to hear first? Patient: Give me the bad news first. Doctor: Your legs were injured so badly that we had to amputate both of them. Patient: That's terrible! What's the good news? Doctor: There's a guy in the next ward who made a very good offer on your slippers.
How’s the patient...?
Doctor: Nurse, how is that little girl doing who swallowed 10 euro coins last night? Nurse: No change yet.
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Health & Well Being
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CAN MEDITATION HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?
New 'mindfulness' diet claims to shift the pounds by making you think more about what you eat. WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
Inspired by ancient Buddhist meditation, mindfulness courses were developed in the late 1970s by US doctors to combat stress. The therapies aim to help people live more ‘in the moment’ and spend less time going over past stresses and worrying about future problems. Techniques include moving the focus of attention around the body and observing sensations that arise – the so-called ‘body scan’. Others involve concentrating on breathing or completing yoga-style movements and observing sensations in moments of movement and stillness. Mindfulness is said to help people recognise and overcome negative thoughts while noticing small pleasures around them. Although some regard it with scepticism, studies appear to show a clinical benefit for treating a range of mental health problems. Thousands of mindfulness sessions are prescribed to NHS patients every year to help treat anxiety and depression. Celebrity adherents of the now secular practice include Hollywood actresses Goldie Hawn and Meg Ryan. Mindfulness is a mental state that can be achieved by focusing on an awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings. The practice was reserved only for 'hippy' and 'bohemian' types, but thanks to stars like Miranda Kerr and Daisy Lowe, it has become synonymous with success, fortune and, quite frankly, all things cool. Many credit the simple form of meditation with helping them to manage daily life and even land a job - but can it help you lose weight? Well, two women certainly think so - and they've even created a diet based around the Buddhist practice. Patrizia Collard, a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and stress management consultant has teamed up with Helen Stephenson, a mindfulness-based cognitive therapist, to create The Mindfulness Diet. The duo claim their new book teaches readers how to tune into their bodies and eat the foods they really need to achieve their ideal weight.
The Mindfulness Diet: Eat in the 'now' and be the perfect weight for life book or Kindle ebook are available on amazon now…
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Your favourite treats without the guilt! A healthy versions of classic pudding.... Makes 24 (65 calories each).
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• 40g (1½oz) butter • 1 tsp caster sugar • 60g (2Ÿoz) plain flour • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 tsp icing sugar, sifted, for dusting For the chocolate and raspberry filling • 350ml (12fl oz) skimmed milk
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• 1 tsp vanilla extract • 2 eggs • 2 tbsp caster sugar • 1 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted • 40g (1½oz) cornflour • 250g (9oz) raspberries
Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. To make the choux pastry, put the butter and caster sugar in a saucepan with 150ml (5fl oz) water and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Tip in the flour and beat with a wooden spoon for 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and comes away from the sides of the pan to form a ball. Take the pan off the heat and gradually beat in enough of the egg until the mixture is soft enough to drop off the spoon in lumps. Put 24 teaspoonfuls of the mixture on the prepared baking trays, leaving a 4cm (1½in) gap around each one. Run your hands under the tap, then flick them over the buns to dampen them. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the oven up to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7 and bake for a further 15 minutes until golden brown. Use a skewer to make a small hole in the bottom of each bun, then turn them upside down (bottoms up) on a wire rack to cool, allowing steam to escape
and prevent them from going soggy. Meanwhile, make the filling. Put the milkand vanilla extract in a saucepan over a medium heat until lukewarm. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, cocoa powder and cornflour, then gradually whisk in the warm milk. Pour the mixture into a clean saucepan and put over a gentle heat. Stir continuously until it starts to thicken, whisking to get rid of any lumps. Once it starts to bubble, cook for 30 seconds then remove from the heat and spoon into a bowl. Cover the surface with clingfilm to stop it forming a ‘skin’ and leave to cool. When the choux pastry and pastry cream are both cold, put the pastry cream into a piping bag fitted with a 1.5cm (žin) plain nozzle. Use a serrated knife to cut open the buns, as though you were opening a bread roll. Pipe the pastry cream onto the bottom half of each bun, top with a few raspberries, then replace the tops and dust with icing sugar to serve.
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Doctors graft hand to man’s leg to keep it alive Pictures not included because they are just too yucky! Groundbreaking surgery in China sees factory worker’s handgrafted onto his leg and then successfully re-attached to his wrist Surgeons in China have restored the use of a hand severed in an industrial accident by grafting it onto a man’s ankle for a month before re-attaching it to his arm. The groundbreaking surgery was carried at at Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province in central China. A worker, named only as Mr Zhou, lost his left hand when it was completely severed by a spinning blade machine at the factory where he worked. The injuries to his arm were so severe that the surgical team, headed by Dr Tang Juyu of Xiangya Hospital, believed time had to be allowed for
nerves and tendons to heal. But the delay would have meant Mr Zhou would have lost the use of the hand. “Under normal temperatures, a severed finger needs to resume blood supply within 10 hours, but that time is even shorter for a separated limb,” he said “If a limb is short of blood for too long, its tissues die and it will be unsalvageable.” Instead the team attached Mr Zhou’s hand to his ankle, where it was “kept alive” for more than a month. Then, in another operation lasting 10 hours, the hand was reattached to his arm. The patient can already move his fingers slightly, but more rehabilitation will be needed before he regains full use of his hand. Chinese surgeons have previously re-attached a woman's fingers following a work accident.
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FINANCIAL NEWS The Euro & World Round Up
Issues in the far east… Cracks showing in the Chinese economy
Another financial crisis is competing for the world’s attention in China, The second largest economy in the world, where stock markets have tumbled in the few months. Over a period of four weeks, Chinese companies lost some $3.9 trillion in value—a number more than 15 times the size of the entire Greek economy. The Chinese government has employed a range of strategies to halt the slide.
With the currency markets having previously priced in an interest rate hike for the US this now means without an imminent rate hike we have seen a huge amount of Dollar weakness which often results in Euro strength.
This has created some excellent selling opportunities for Euros into Sterling after a very difficult period for the single currency.
Sterling Euro exchange rates ended at their lowest Greece has now also received its third bailout of EUR level for many weeks last month as the problems in 86bn which was ratified by the Germans and since China impact upon global currency markets. then we have seen further strength for the single curThe news from China was not good as initially they rency. devalued the Yuan and then posted some very poor The Eurozone’s largest economy Germany publish data for business activity and manufacturing, which GDP figures at the end of August and this could either means the US Federal Reserve are now less likely to help to push the Euro even stronger. raise interest rates in the US in September.
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What’s On Guide...
4th to the 6th September: The International Grape Festival of Manilva. Every year, on the first weekend in September, Manilva celebrates its annual grape harvest. This festival was founded in the early ’60s and has become an important part of the local calendar, drawing in visitors from all across the region. 4th to the 11th September 2015: The Mijas Feria. A huge choice of food and drink stalls circle the main square, with live entertainment being held in the centre. You´ll see plenty of people dressed in traditional feria clothing, and is a great time to visit the village and see the fusion of traditional culture and modern entertainment. 5th and 6th September 2015: The Gibraltar Music Festival at the Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar with headlining acts including Duran Duran, Kings of Leon, Madness and The Kaiser Chiefs. Tickets are £65 for each day or £79 for the whole weekend. Go to www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com for a full line up and purchase tickets. 5th to the 13th September 2015: International Week of Fantasy and Horror film festival in Estepona Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, Estepona. 26th September 2015: The Royal Air Force Association are holding a Battle of Britain 75 Anniversary Ball at Hotel Tamisa Golf in Mijas Costa. Tickets are 35€ call 952 567 412 or 607 586 894 for more details. 27th Septmeber 2015: Fun Dog show at the Nordic Centre on the Fuengirola to Mijas Road, All proceeds go to PAD Animal charity, call 952 473 681 or see page 62 for details. Every Monday: 11 am – 1 pm: 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. Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis. Every Monday: Age Concern Drop In for a coffee and a chat at The Captain’s bar Urb. Las Adelfas No. 11 from 11.30am to 1.00pm. 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: 11 am – 1 pm Age Care Coffee Morning at the Baptist Church, Calahonda, where people can chat, share experiences & take part in a variety of activities. Tel: 952 933 409 for info. Every Tuesday: Age Concern hold a meeting every Tuesday afternoon 14:00 till 16:00 at the Manila bar in Los Boliches offering Spanish and computer lessons. Every Tuesday: International meeting for Expats in Estepona. At The Irish Fiddler in the port between 12.00pm and 2.00pm . A chat and meet people over a cup of coffee. Just drop in or contact Hein on 630756514. Every Tuesday: Dance with JiveSpain Miraflores Resturant from 8pm - 11pm. For more information see website at www.jivespain.com or call Colin on: 635 717 211. Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admission Every Wednesday: Dance with JiveSpain at El Campanario, San Pedro, from 8pm - 11pm. Every Thursday: Age Concern hold a meeting from 11:00 till 13:00 at the Manila bar in Los Boliches if you’d like some advice or just a friendly chat please drop by. Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda. Every Thursday: Flea Market from 9am next to Aldi in Las Lagunas, plenty of parking. Every Friday: Dance with JiveSpain at Hotel El Goleto, Duquesa from 8pm - 11pm. Every Sunday: Flea Market EVERY Sunday 10am till 2pm at Calypso, Calahonda. 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. If you have an event, fundraiser or anything else please let us know...
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Medical
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Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267
Health Centres
Town Halls
Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100
Fire Brigade
Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046 British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A
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Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro
952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457 952 785 252
352 475 226 604 212 226 474
300 108 373 383 442 590 891
Tourist Information
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Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026
Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700
Consulates
Transport
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). La Cala - Feria ground. Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina).
Cinemas
All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La Ca単ada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622
Chemists
24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89
Taxis
Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593
Diary Dates
5th September: Dia del Tourista many towns on the Costa del Sol celebrate with traditional dress, dancing and cuisine. 4th - 11th September: The Mijas Feria.
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S TA R S I GN S
A look at what's in store for you during September 2015...
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Capricorn, September 2015 is not a serene month for you with Venus and Mars in your sign bringing with them a stressful situation or a conflict regarding money? Your partner's finances or investments could become of acute interest, but also the reason for indisposition or quarrels. Your professional life is very variable this month. On the one hand things become clearer, on the other they get complicated. Venus resumes its direct motion, and Mercury begins a retrograde motion. That means change, going back on decisions, re-emergences, delays and difficulties. Relax and take one issue at a time, with patience and calm! Money is of great interest in September 2015. An upsetting situation is about to be resolved because Venus resumes its direct motion. But Mars could push you toward all kinds of initiatives, sometimes-risky ones. Aquarius, Venus, planet of love, resumes its direct motion in your sign on September 6th 2015. Any potential complications or delays that have appeared recently will slowly ebb away. You now have a clearer picture of things and you realise what you want and what's to be done with more clarity. On September 18th 2015, things will change at work you have been under a lot of pressure during the last few years. Now you enter a new phase, productive but more relaxed, that will continue until end of 2017. You may be a little gullible at this time don't get yourself in debt, don't overspend and stay away from people trying to make a quick buck! You still feel acutely stressed in September 2015, but starting next month you'll begin to relax visibly. It's important to avoid excesses, not to worry about minor things, and to keep relationships with others harmonious. This will help you balance your energies. Pisces, Jupiter brings high hopes and has a lot to offer you this month; it has recently entered your sign, where it will stay for a year. It is considered a bringer of happiness and fulfillment. Though the start of the month will see it in retrograde just for one week at this time there's a risk that your partner will pull back or that you will discover something you don’t like. Professionally September 2015 will be a busy time, you’ll work under pressure, but your efforts are well rewarded and you will enjoy what you do. The financial aspect is marked by Mercury's retrograde motion in September 2015; you'd be better off spending moderately and putting some money aside. You’ll pay a lot of attention and dedicate a lot of energy to health, taking care of your body. You will have a lot of responsibilities hanging over your head this month. You should focus on what's essential and not get involved in too many things. Aries, Venus resumes its direct motion in your sign on September 6th 2015, after a month and a half of being retrograde. It's an important event for Arians. This month is undoubtedly going to be a month of thrills for Arians! The last six weeks have been difficult or complicated. Now events become clearer: the astral configuration now could give you the ability to make better decisions or get resolution. September 2015 announces unexpected things at work, with a Sun eclipse. You should be prepared for surprises and have on hand a back-up plan. Pay attention to what others have to say and patiently explain what you want them to understand! Expect good news from the 18th of the month this sees an ending to a 3-year term of financial constraints and complications. The Sun eclipse could affect Arians' health, so steer clear of anything unhealthy and keep your fitness levels up this month!
Taurus, Saturn leaves your sign on September 18th 2015, after three years during which it might have given you a lot of trouble where relationships are concerned. From now on, all barriers, restrictions, and obstacles are history, and if they should appear again, they'll only be temporary. So your love life is on the right track. If you are single get ready to mingle take advantage of all those opportunities that will be presenting themselves now! With Mercury in retrograde your work life isn’t going to be boring this month. There's always something to settle, complications that demand inventive solutions, and plan readjustments. September 2015 isn't great for Taureans when it comes to money, so you have to be careful and show restraint. When is comes to your health and wellness it's time to think about your lifestyle, your diet and taking care of your body.
Gemini, this month love life commences a new stage, Saturn enters your sign, where it will stay until December 2017. It's time to anchor yourself more firmly in family life and home, to look at life as a couple rather than just yourself, to relate to your significant other in a more responsible, deeper manner. If you are single, you'll lean toward serious, thoughtful, reliable people. You can flirt and have fun in September 2015 - but be careful, you might get involved in tricky romantic situations! After close to 3 years of hard work, constraints or unpleasantness, you're starting to relax a little. Saturn finally leaves Gemini's house of work. Use your power of persuasion and ability to promote your image, work, and talents! With Mercury in retrograde during September 2015 you have a lot of interest in sports, dancing, biking or walking, any exercise will do just get out and about.
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Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Cancer, Saturn will settle itself in your sign until the 18th of the month this puts a rather dull and uneventful spin on your relationships and love life, but fear not once Saturn’s done it’s worst you’ll have the green light for romance, passion and pleasures. On the work and life front Saturn will be entering your sign, where it will stay until December 2017.It will bring with it the need for discipline and responsibility you can build solid and durable things during this time. Your finances are the highlight during all of September 2015. A situation is resolved, initiative and decisions are taken. Some things might have to do with real estate or land, living space or valuable goods. Work on whatever needs repairs at home and meet family you haven't seen in a long while! Leo, after six weeks of being retrograde, Venus resumes its direct motion in Leo. So starting the second week of the month your love life house will get back to normal. Stagnant situations will be resolved now, complications may begin to be clarified. You have almost all the details necessary to draw conclusions and make the right decisions. Enjoy what you're offered, but postpone making important decisions for the end of the month. On the work and money front you yearn for success and appreciation, as always, but now what drives your most important actions is money. And you can make good money, if you know when to go all in and when to pass. But you risk losing if you go too far into uncharted territory. You're relaxed and will have a lot of physical energy and be in a cheerful state of mind this month get out with the ones you love and make the most of the September! Virgo, last month Jupiter, entered your sign where it will stay until September 2016. So love, life as a couple, home, and family move into the spotlight for a year. Jupiter's presence will motivate you to begin a relationship, to develop or make official the one you have. But there's a tendency toward idealising that can make you see things more as you'd like them to be than as they are. On the work and money front Mercury is retrograde. It's time to add numbers up, to settle your accounting papers, to pay off debts, to check your expenses. This is not the time to make money-related decisions. You'll be able to make the best decisions only after October 9th 2015, when Mercury resumes its direct motion. You're very lively in September 2015. The Sun and Venus, both in Virgo, give you energy and happiness. This is a great time to start new regimes fitness and healthy eating. You’ll be glowing inside and out! Libra, the Venus-Mars conjunction until September 25th 2015, will be very lucky for your sign. The conjunction will bring a favorable time for you, full of fun and plans for the future. At work Venus, resumes its direct motion on September 6th 2015. You're yourself again, after a somewhat passive term. And because Venus is with dynamic Mars, you're avid for initiative and action. Your social calendar will be full, you're popular and have support in everything you do. New contracts and collaborations pop up. September 2015 is generous with Librans. Also, Saturn's exit from Libra's house of money stops the restrictions or financial unpleasantness that have affected the last three years. Venus resuming its direct motion livens you up; blowing wind in your sails again, you’ll be energetic and full of life this month, much more back to your old self…
Scorpio, September 2015 is a month full of passion your sign. Mars, Leo and Venus unleash feelings; break psychological barriers and blow inhibition away. Your love life could tie in with career or be centered around someone who stands out due to position, power, talent or other special merits. You have high hopes and might expect a lot from your partner. Sometimes, too much. If you want to enjoy happiness and harmony, it would be better to have lower expectations and have reasonable goals. Venus resumes its direct motion this month, also the Sun is shinning it’s light on you so you have all the trump cards to obtain success, to advance, or to enhance your prestige. While you don't lack glory, perspectives regarding money aren't that rosy. In September 2015 starts a longer term during which you'll have to manage your resources very carefully, and it's advisable not to take any risks. You should save up.
Sagittarius, Mercury is in a retrograde cycle, it opposes unpredictable Uranus, throughout September 2015. You're certainly predisposed toward romance this month. But, regardless of what you wish for, things go differently than you'd expect and you could suddenly get unwanted surprises. You could have a long-distance relationship or resume an older one. September 2015 should be a great month at work for Sagittarians, with the Sun and Jupiter bringing potential for success and you'll achieve things you’ve wanted to for a while. Things are on the right track financially. Avoid excesses and imprudence this month though! September 6th 2015, see’s you health and wellbeing change for the better events lead to finding solutions or clearing up medical issues.
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Can you calculate the distance between the fourth and the first village?
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Crossword
Across: 7. Noisy insect (6) 8. Death (6) 9. Dance move (4) 10. Ill fortune (4,4) 11. Male relative (7) 13. Pricey (5) 15. Entire range (5) 17. Protection (7) 20. Outlook for the future (8) 21. As good as a nod, so they say (4) 22. America's neighbour (6) 23. These must be obeyed (6) Down: 1. Out of ------ means not running smoothly (6) 2. Koi is a type of this (4) 3. Bank teller (7) 4. Think the world of someone (5) 5. Egg dish (8) 6. This defines your personality (6) 12. Weekday named after Thor (8) 14. Flatten completely (7) 16. Overseas (6) 18. Hub, pivotal point (6) 19. Silver for instance (5) 21. Broad, far reaching (4)
Name The Film
A A young man survives a disaster at sea. B
A single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. (2000).
Say What You See...
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SHOPPING
R strength
While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. (2012).
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The Jokespage
Jokespage
The other day my neighbour, who is blonde, came running up to me in the driveway just jumping for joy! I didn't know why she was jumping for joy. I thought, what the heck, and I starting jumping up and down along with her. She said, “Ian, I have some really great news!" I said, "Great. Tell me why you're so happy."She stopped jumping and, breathing heavily from all the jumping up and down, told me that she was pregnant! I knew that she had been trying for a while so I told her, "That's great! I couldn't be happier for you!"Then she said, "There's more."I asked, "What do you mean 'more'?" She said, "Well, we are not having just one baby. We are going to have twins. Amazed at how she could know so soon after getting pregnant, I asked her how she knew. She said...“That was the easy part. I went to ALDI and they actually had a home pregnancy kit in a twin-pack. Both tests came out positive!”
Two young boys walked into a pharmacy one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the checkout counter. The pharmacist at the counter asked the older boy, "Son, how old are you?” “Eight”, the boy replied. The man continued, “Do you know what these are used for?” The boy replied, “Not exactly, but they aren't for me. They're for him. He's my brother. He's four." "Oh, really?" the pharmacist replied with a grin. "Yes." the boy said. "We saw on TV that if you use these, you would be able to swim, play tennis and ride a bike. Right now, he can't do any of those.
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A drover from a huge cattle station in the outback appeared before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates."Have you ever done anything of particular merit?" St. Peter asked.. "Well, I can think of one thing," the drover offered."Once, on a trip to the back blocks of Broken Hill out in New South
Wales, I came across a gang of bikers who were threatening a young sheila. I told them to leave her alone, but they wouldn't listen. So I approached the largest and most heavily tattooed bikie and smacked him in his face, kicked his bike over, ripped out his nose ring, and threw it on the ground. I yelled, "Now, back off, or I'll kick the shit out of the lot of ya"St. Peter was impressed, "When did this happen?" "A couple of minutes ago."
A brain walks into a bar and asks the barman for a set of jump-leads, but the barman tells him to get out as he's barred. 'What,' says the brain, 'I've never been in here before'??? 'Get lost,' says the barman, 'you're out of your head and you're trying to start something'.
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puzzle Trivia Quiz Answers
1) Yellow 2) Dads Army 3) Blue, red and yellow 4) Mr Benn 5) Rome 6) Yahoo (search engine) 7) Sleeping Sickness 8) Apocalypse Now 9) Crete 10) Jim Kerr 11) Jordan 12) Jennifer Aniston 13) Time pieces or clocks 14) Lord Voldemort 15) Toronto 16) Goldfinger 17) Venus 18) Critical mass 19) Antarctica 20) Stephen Hawking 21) Four 22) 2002 23) David Furnish 24) Sarah Palin 25) Baguettes (as most of the bakers were shut)
Answers from 24, 70 & 71
it out
Link The Words 1) Scare 2) Lip 3) Fish 4) Stack 5) Bull
Brain Teaser
Answer: 75kms. 1st Village = A 2nd Village = B 3rd Village = C 4th Village = D
Distance between B and D = 40km Distance between B and C + Distance between C and D = 40km Distance between B and C + (Distance between B
and C - 10) = 40 km Distance between B and C = 50km Distance between B and C = 25km Therefore distance between C and D = 15km Thus, distance between A and D = 60 + 15 = 75km
Crossword Solution
Guess The Celeb a) Lenny Henry b) Denise Van Outen
Sudoku Solution
Name The Film
a) Life of Pi (2012) b) Erin Brockovich (2000)
Say What You See 1) Fill in the Blanks
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2) Shopping Online 3) Inner Strength
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