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A W o m a n’s W o r l d Sign of the Times - Jack and Jill were to be married, so his father sat him down for a little chat. He says “Jack, let me tell you something. On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite, I took off my trousers and handed them to your mother, and said, ‘Here honey, try these on.’ So, she did and said ‘Well sweetie they're a little too big, I can't wear them’. So I replied, ‘Exactly. I wear the trousers in this family and I always will.’ Ever since that night we have never had any problems. Jack thinks that might be a good thing to try. So, on his honeymoon Jack takes off his trousers and says to Jill, “Here babe, try these on.” So she does and says, “These are too large, they don't fit me.” So Jack says, “Exactly. I wear the trousers in this family and I always will, and I don't want you to ever forget that.” Then Jill takes off her knickers and hands
them to Jack and says, “Here, you try on mine.” So he does and says, “I can't even get into your knickers.” “Exactly.” Jill says, “And if you don't change your f+*!%$g attitude, you never will.” Woman’s Speech - Eleven people were hanging on a rope, under a helicopter. Ten men and one woman. The rope was not strong enough to carry them all, so they decided that one had to leave otherwise they were all going to fall. They were unable to choose who until the woman gave a very touching speech. She said that she would voluntarily let go of the rope, because, as a woman, she was used to giving up everything for her husband and kids or for men in general, and was used to always making sacrifices with little in return. As soon as she finished her speech, all the men started clapping.
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W h a t ’s T h e G o s s Kevin Federline wants Britney back. Their divorce was finalised last year but it is now reported that KFed still holds a torch for his ex. “Kevin apologised to Britney for his failings as a husband and said he wanted a fresh start,” a source told the Daily Star. Britney, is believed to be keen to make a go of things too, for the sake of their two sons. Dannii Minogue in Meltdown The arrival of hot new judge Cheryl has spun Dannii into a whirlwind of worry about her age and body image compared to the younger singer. Dannii told one friend: ‘‘I’m not big at a size 8, but next to Cheryl I look like a fat heifer with a chubby face - I hate it!” Dannii, who has admitted to having cos-
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Impress your friends by throwing the best halloween party in town!
Setting the scene Confirm guests' suspicions that the place is haunted by tossing white sheets over furniture. Not only will your upholstery be protected from partygoers, you'll attain that abandoned house look found in all those old horror movies. Dress the table like an old banquet table. Plastic goblets or wine chalices are a must. Add some cotton spiderwebbing to a candelabra stacked with melted but unlit candles. Pepper the dishes with plastic spiders. And for a true antique finish, fill the centerpiece with rotting food (plastic fruit covered with
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cobwebs).Got some tarnished silver? Set it out - unpolished. A creepy soundtrack of low wails, screams and well known horror movie music played throughout the party will complete the eerie effect.
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The Nun A cabby picks up a nun. She gets into the cab, and the cab driver won’t stop staring at her. She asks him why is he staring and he replies, “I have a question to ask you but I don’t want to offend you.” She answers, “My dear son, you cannot offend me. When you’re as old as I am and have been a nun as long as I have, you get a chance to see and hear just about everything. I’m sure that there’s nothing you could say or ask that I would find offensive.” “Well, I’ve always had a fantasy to have a nun kiss me.” She responds, “Well, let’s see what we can do about that: Number one, you have to be single and number two you must be
Catholic.” The cab driver is very excited and says, “Yes, I am single and I’m Catholic too.” “OK,” the nun says, “Pull into the next alley.” He does and the nun fulfills his fantasy with a kiss that would make a hooker blush. But when they get back on the road, the cab driver starts crying. “My dear child,” said the nun, “why are you crying?” “Forgive me sister, but I have sinned. I lied, I must confess, I’m married and I’m Jewish.” The nun says, “That’s OK, my name is Kevin and I’m on my way to a Halloween fancy dress party.”
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What ’s New Fancy Pants - Don’t make do with a black bin bag this Halloween! Fancy Pants English fancy dress shop in Riviera del Sol has all the adult costumes you’ll need to be the best dressed at any Halloween party. You can find them between the rear of Opencor and JJ’s bar in Riviera. See their advert below. Precious - Precious Greeting Card Shop in La Cala de Mijas is now fully stocked with everything you need for Halloween. From costumes and accessories, to partyware, decorations and balloons. Make your Halloween party the best in town! You can find them three shops away from the Tabac in La Cala. See their advert on page 6.
Kidz Kingdom - the fantastic children’s indoor play centre are holding a spooky night of fun this Halloween. With spooky music, games and fancy dress on Friday the 31st October your little ones will have spooktacular time. For more information call: 952 928 936 or see their advert on page 73. Drive In Car Centre - New to Jardín Botánico in La Cala is The Drive In Car Care Centre. They offer hand car washes, oil and filter changes, tyres and exhausts and I.T.V. preparation and appointments. You can find them underneath Autos 2002. For more details see their advert on page 53, Call: 610 75 00 76 or pop in and see them.
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A M a n’s W o r l d Friendship among Women A woman didn't come home one night. The next morning she told her husband that she had slept over at a friend's house. The man called his wife’s ten best friends to check her story. None of them knew anything about it. Friendship among Men A man didn't come home one night. The next morning he told his wife that he had slept over at a friend’s house. The woman called her husband’s ten best friends to check his story. Eight confirmed that he had slept over, and two said he was still there.
“Careful,” he said, “CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOD! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my GOD! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful. CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!” The wife stared at him. “What in the world is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?” The husband calmly replied with a grin, “I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving.”
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Golf Tips And Tricks Should Your Clubs Fit You? by Mark Sibley of Miraflores Golf Academy I have played golf for 34 years ,turning professional in 1990. I still remember the difference my first set of custom fitted irons made to my game. The change in feel and the way each club fitted to my set up and swing, gave me the confidence to use the same swing with each club, accepting what I had been told “more distance would come from changing my club not my swing.” You are probably thinking this fantastic sensation came to me as I practiced before a professional tournament, filling me with confidence for the next four days golf as it seems to be the belief of most amature golfers that a player above five handicap would not feel the benefit of a custom fit, but in fact my first custom build was given to me at the age of 15 after I had been playing for three years and I have never used a club not fitted to me since. To change your club, not your swing, means there should be an obvious difference between the flight and shot distance of a ball struck by a 7 iron and one struck by an 8, using the same swing. It is clear to me through the club assessment tests I carry out as part of my custom fitting services at Miraflores Golf Academy that many golfers carry sets which do not work for them, producing very little difference or too bigger difference from club to club. My test measures your personal swing speeds and angles of attack. With those recorded I take the constructed details of your clubs and feed the information into my computer. The computer shows how the club performs when you swing it, outlining the distance and height of a shot when played. It shows clearly how your clubs work for you, where gaps appear and adjustments can be made to improve the fit of your clubs. Yes your clubs should fit you, I have fitted and built golf clubs for many years winning
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Indian Restaurant. Take away and delivery. Only natural herbs and spices, no additives, no colour. Open 7pm until late Mon - Sat. El Zoco Tel: 952 934 909
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Italian Restaurant Small friendly bar. Daily sport. Karaoke on Tues and Thursday. All football matches shown. First floor El Zoco (corner) Tel: 952 935 340
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Things That Make You Go Mmmm Pumpkin Pie Ingredients 175g granulated sugar ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cloves 2 eggs 300g pumpkin purée (tinned or fresh) 350g evaporated milk 1 unbaked 23cm/9in deep-dish pastry case (or line a deep 23cm/9in tart tin with shortcrust pastry) 1. Preheat oven to 220C/425F/gas mark 7. 2. Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. 3. Beat the eggs lightly in large bowl. 4. Stir the pumpkin purée and sugar-spice
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Come and enjoy the delightful ambience of this fine Indian restaurant situated in the Torrenueva Urbanisation, Near La Cala. With our premier Indian chef preparing cuisine from all different regions of India whilst also cooking his own specialties. For example: Kadhai Goshi Bussainy - Pieces of lamb in a mild sauce Handi - Meat or fish with onion, tomato, peppers and a special spicy sauce Chicken Pasanda - Marinated chicken fillets in mild sauce stuffed with spices. Restaurant and Take Away
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Beautiful Panoramic Sea and Beach Views From The Terrace Freshly Cooked Versatile Menu. Warm Friendly Atmosphere. Recently Refurbished. Open for Lunch. Above Shenanigans, Beachside, Riviera del Sol Tel: 952 935 039. Closed Tuesdays.
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Tuesdays Quiz Night - 9.30, Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range. Karaoke - Fools bar. El Zoco, Calahonda.
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W h a t ’s O n Saturdays Karaoke - Lil’ Robs, Top floor El Zoco, Calahonda. Traditional Pie, Mash and Liquer during the day, Karaoke in the evening. Sisters Bar, The Strip, Calahonda. Cabaret Night 4th ‘Peng’ Stevie Wonder and Friends. 11th. Mr Christopher Howard Musicals. 18th Peter Brooks Mowtown and Pop. 25th ‘Encore’ Musical Show. Vista del Mar. Beachside Miraflores. Live music - Trafalgar bar, El Zoco, Calahonda. Mixed Grill Night - 5.30 - 9.45 Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.
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S t a r S i gn s A look at what's in store for you this month... You may be feeling a little bit detached from everything at the moment. Ask yourself why, get in Capricorn touch with all of your emotions and then get stuck in and back on track with your life. You'll find that whatever was worrying you is not nearly as bad as you first thought.
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You may be feeling very underappreciated. This could very likely stem from resentment at work, but it could also relate to a family dynamic. Calmly let your feelings be known. Finding the confidence to deal with this will help you again greatly in the future. Stay on your toes this month. You don't want to get involved in things you don't fully understand. Accept suggestions and listen to ideas, but don't commit to, or sign anything. There will be time enough for decisions once all the information-gathering is done. Your restlessness will reduce this month. You’ll be calm and many pressures and worries will lift from your mind leaving you time to look towards future plans. Your financial condition will be stable through out as long as you don’t go impulsive shopping. You may be feeling jealous, moody and a little bit possessive at the beginning of the month. Ask yourself what's got you feeling this way. Is it an insecurity within yourself or does someone seem to be misbehaving? If it's the latter, address the situation as soon as possible. There’s a huge workload waiting for you this month but it’s also the perfect month for prospering in your career. There’s increased profit to be made for some and pay rises to be given for others. Unfortunately it’s unlikely to be a successful month romantically.
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If you're getting cold feet about a new partnership - romantic or business, hold off on making things official. Maybe you need a little more time before you really commit to this. Trust your gut instincts and listen to your own concerns. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Watch that ego! A healthy sense of self is important but an over-inflated ego that's always doing battle with others is a different matter altogether. Enough with the shortsighted struggles for supremacy, they reduce your long-term chances of achieving what you really want.
Following through on an impulse could lead to some very magical romance, so don't second guess your gut instinct. If it tells you ‘Go for it,’ who are you to say no? A money dilemma may have you tied up in knots, just remember prevention is better than cure. It’s time to focus on putting yourself first. From now on, you are going to do what you want, say what you want and get what's yours. It's putting yourself first that will allow you to do good for other people. After all, being a martyr is an energy-sapping task. You're ready to let a little romance into your life, so plan a fabulous date for you and your partner and if you're single, it's time to hold some auditions for that coveted role. Put your personal relationships first and try to stop thinking about work all the time.
You’ll be feeling thoughtful and questioning some basic elements of your life. Take time to think things Sagittarius through thoroughly and if your plans include asking for a raise, wait until the 30th, when you'll be in a fantastic position to go for whatever you want.
THE SIXTH SENSE My name is Paula Wratten and each month I will be writing an article about spiritual, philosphopical and psychic matters. THE MOON - How many of us take notice of the moon or look up at night in awe of its beauty. It is interesting to think that this silvery disc has such an effect on our planet. The moon effects our tides and in some cases it can change peoples moods. Wolves howl at the moon and sea creatures react to the full moon even if they are kept in aquariums. The visible surface of the moon is only 59% at any one time, and its orbital direction is counter clockwise. The moon has practically no atmosphere and no water. Women’s menstrual cycles are also effected by the moon and on a full moon police and hospitals report a rise in violent crimes during this time. Agricultural people have been aware for centuries of the power of the moon, the full moon would represent fertility and ripeness, the new or waxing moon (when the moon is going from new to full) would be growth and increase. When the moon wanes (going out of full) this would be good to plant bulbs and crops below the surface and also to prune and harvest. On a dark moon it would be good for farmers to dig and germinate. It is also interesting to know that the moon also effects the medical profession, for example, in India surgeons will postpone surgery until after the full moon to avoid excessive bleeding and scarring. The word lunatic refers to someone who is possessed by the moon, and patients in psychiatric hospitals often become restless around this cycle or to be more precise lunar cycle. The metal associated with the moon is silver and she is often referred to as the protector of women in childbirth. Many cultures all over the world have worshipped the moon and many still do. Wow all this from a shimmering silver disc above our heads! So take the time to look up at night and look at the moon. Think of all its wonder and just as you are looking up someone you know is also doing the same under the same sky, the same stars and moon, so you are never alone. Good books to read ‘Moon watchers companion’ by Donna Henes
Paula Wratten is a respected and trusted medium in the UK. Her growing client base that extends to America and Australia also includes some celebrity clients. Paula has also been involved in helping the police with missing person cases. She has featured in The Sun newspaper, Chat its Fate, Prediction magazine, BBC radio and an appearance on Channel 5 in the UK. She also did a reading for Gordon Brown on the radio the day he became prime minister, much of what Paula has said is now coming true. One of the most interesting parts of her job is the house clearing or what is commonly known as ghost busting but Paula likes to call it spirit rescue. She has cleared many properties of psychic activities from humble two bedroom homes to large Manor houses. Paula has now moved to Spain to the very popular destination of Marbella. If you would like a reading with Paula you can contact her on 665 413 146 (spanish mobile) or 07887 505 222 (UK mobile) or you can email her on paulawratten@aol.com or just look at her website on www.paulawratten.co.uk
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Your worst nightmares Nightmare 1
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After a long night of making love, the young guy rolled over, pulled out a cigarette from his jeans and searched for his lighter. Unable to find it, he asked the girl if she had one at hand. “There might be some matches in the top drawer,” she replied. He opened the drawer of the bedside table and found a box of matches sitting neatly on top of a framed picture of another man. Naturally, the guy began to worry. “Is this your husband?” he inquired nervously. “No, silly,” she replied, snuggling up to him. “Your boyfriend then?” he asked. “No, not at all,” she said, nibbling away at his ear. “Well, who is he then?” demanded the bewildered guy. Calmly, the girl replied, “That's me
Nightmare 2 The spark had been lost in a couples love life, and the husband was desperatly trying to think of ways to rekindle it. One night he came home from work, and found his wife asleep in bed. He thought to himself, “This could be my chance to be a little spontaneous.” He proceeded to get under the covers and pleasure his wife. Soon she began to gently squirm & moan in pleasure. Afterwards, the man went straight to the bathroom to brush his teeth. When he got there, the light was on and he saw his wife there shaving her legs. He exclaimed, “What are you doing in here!?” “Shhhh!,” she said pointing at (Cont overleaf...)
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Your worst nightmares (Continued from overleaf) the bed, “You’ll wake my mother.”
Nightmare No.3 One night a guy takes his girlfriend home. They are about to kiss each other goodnight at the front door, when the guy starts feeling a little horny. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and smiling, he says to her, “Honey, how about a quickie?” Horrified, she replies, “Are you mad? My parents will see us!” “Oh come on! Who's gonna see us at this hour?” He asks grinning at her. “No, way,” she replies. “Can you imagine if we get caught?” “Oh come on!” he pleads. “There's nobody around,
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MORE WHERE ARE THEY NOW! With the new series of the X-Factor under way we take a look at some more previous contestants and ask... “Where are they now?” Same Difference Brother and sister duo Sean and Sarah made it to the final of X Factor 2007 and ended in third place. After they took part in the X Factor tour they became ambassadors for the Drip & Drop campaign (encouraging young people to save water). They are also putting the finishing touches to their debut album which they’ve worked on with Pete Waterman.
Hope - The girls, originally rejected as solo performers, went on to finish in 5th place as a band. Since finishing the X Factor tour, they have been supporting Boyzone on their UK tour. Niki - After finishing in fourth place Niki has signed a record deal and has an album due for release later this year. She’s also dropped two dress sizes after undergoing liposuction. Her debut single ‘Love Me No More’ is now available by dowload only.
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One day, Jimmy Jones was walking down Main Street when he saw his buddy, Bubba, driving a brand new pickup. Bubba pulled up to him with a wide grin. “Bubba, where'd you git that truck?” “Tammie give it to me,” Bubba replied. “She give it to ya? I know'd she wuz kinda sweet on ya, but a new truck?” “Well, Jimmy Jones, let me tell you what happened. We wuz drivin' out on County Road 6, in the middle of no wheres. Tammie pulled off the road, put the truck in 4-wheel drive, and headed into the woods. She parked the truck, got out, threw off all her clothes Goldfish? What and said, ‘Bubba, Goldfish? take whatever you want.’ So I took the truck!” “Bubba, yore a smart man! Them clothes woulda never fit you.” Flynn staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy, Paddy. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife, Mary. He tiptoed Hope she was as quietly as he worth it! could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and
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he landed heavily on his rump. A whiskey bottle in each back pocket broke and made the landing especially painful. Managing not to yell, Flynn sprung up, pulled down his pants, and looked in the hall mirror to see that his butt cheeks were cut and bleeding. He managed to quietly find a full box of plasters and began putting a plaster as best he could on each place he saw blood. He then hid the now almost empty plaster box and shuffled and stumbled his way to bed. In the morning, Flynn woke up with searing pain in both his head and butt and to find Mary glaring at him from across the room. She said, “You were drunk again last night weren’t you?” Flynn said, “Why do you say such a mean thing?” “Well,” Mary said, “it could be the open front door, it could be the broken glass at the bottom of the stairs, it could be the drops of blood trailing through the house, it could be your bloodshot eyes, but mostly...it’s all those plasters stuck on the hall mirror.” Morris is at work one day when he notices that his co-worker, Joe, is wearing an earring. This man knows his coworker to be a normally conservative fellow, and is curious about his sudden change in fashion sense. Morris yells out, “Hey Joe! I didn’t know you were into earrings.” Joe sheepishly replies, “Don’t make such a big deal out of it it’s only an earring.” Morris continues to probe, “No really. How long have you been wearing one?” Joe answers, “Ever since my wife, Becky, found it in our bed.”
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s r t e n PCeor Scratching and Clawing in the House. Some cats may tear chair arms with their claws, scratch wallpaper or shred carpets. Most cats don’t cause this type of damage, so why do others feel the need to behave like this and what can you do to prevent it? There are various reasons why a cat may be scratching indoors. These include: habit or enjoyment, boredom, exercising the claws in the case of indoor cats or increasing their feeling of security. Finding out why the cat is scratching will help you to decide on a solution What can you do? Provide a scratching post- It is important to provide an outlet for claw sharpening in the form of a scratch post, especially if your cat is an indoor cat, or has got into the habit of sharpening their claws inside the house. Place the post in front of the damaged area, gently wipe the cat’s paws down the post to leave some scent on it and show the cat what to do. Do this several times when the post is new. If you catch your cat in the act of scratching elsewhere, carry the cat to the post and encourage the animal to scratch there instead. You can also encourage your cat to use the post by attaching a toy or feathers to the top of the post. Provide enough exercise- If boredom or habit is encouraging the cat to use that area,
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All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La Cañada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622
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24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89
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Diary Dates 12th October - Spanish National holiday. First week in October, Fuengirola Feria. 24th October 2nd November Málaga Motor Show. Car enthusiasts will have a must-attend event at the Málaga Exhibition and Conference Centre. 26th October - Clocks go back. 31st October - Halloween 1st November All Saints Day Public Holiday.
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CAR STICKER WINNER On DVD Sex and the City Released 1st October Available at Little Hollywood, Los Jarales, Calahonda. Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), successful author and everyone’s favourite fashion icon-next-door, is back, her famously sardonic wit intact and sharper than ever, as she continues to narrate her own story about sex, love and the fashionobsessed single woman in New York City. The film finds the girls four years after the hit series ended, as they continue to juggle jobs and relationships while navigating motherhood, marriage and Manhattan real estate. At the Cinema High School Musical 3. Released 24th October 2008 in Spain. As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future. Books The Real Deal: My Story from Brick Lane to the Dragons' Den, James Caan. James Caan is one of Britain's most successful entrepreneurs. Dropping out of school at just sixteen, he started his business life with no qualifications and two pieces of fatherly wisdom, extraordinary charm and the yellow pages, James Caan built a market-leading business with a turnover of more than £130 million from a broom cupboard. ‘The Real Deal’ is the incredible story of James' remarkable life.
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M P A Homes Edif. Euromarket, Local 4 Urb. Calypso, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga, Spain. Tel: 952 933 534. Fax: 952 932 809 Email: info@mpahomes.com T JUS ED UC 0 D E R ,00 €40 BY
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V1043 Spacious 3 bedroomed, 2 bathroom villa set in private grounds. Newly fitted kitchen, lounge with fireplace, A/C and mature private gardens. Recently refurbished with new electrics, bathrooms and other features.
TH1014 Ready to move into renovated property with new bathroom and kitchen/diner, sitting room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, rear patio and large roof terrace. Situated only 15 minutes from Granada airport and 1 hour from Malaga.
A1031 Spacious and tastefully decorated 2 bed ground floor apartment with rear garden. Sold completely furnished. 3 communal pools and private parking. Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. Excellent investment.
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€1,350,000
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A1055 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathroom apartment with kitchen, living area and a private underground parking space. Fully Furnished, large communal swimming pool, close to all amenities including golf courses, beaches, restaurants, shops sailing ports, tennis clubs and more.
V1047 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathroom villa featuring a large airy lounge with open fire place, fully fitted kitchen, gas central heating, large 2/3 cars garage large terraces and private pool. Would benefit from a little up dating but this is reflected in the price.
V1042 Main house: kitchen, 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, music room, dining room. Second house: 3 beds, 1 bath, lounge, dining room and kitchen. Guest villa: 1 bed, 1 bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Additional games room, gymnasium and workshop. 2800m² plot.
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