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Aah, the month of September, when things slowly return to normal on the Costa del Sol. Spotting a parking space stops being a thing of pure delight Contact Us that gets you as excited as a five year old on Christmas Eve, you no longer have to park yourTel: self on the laps of the neighbouring group on the 663 061 669 beach and you actually get to sit at the same table Email: sales@costalinkmagazine.com as your friends and family when you eat out without having to wait half an hour for a table. Bliss! As Website: the days begin to cool it’s a great time for business www.costalinkmagazine.com to pick up again after the summer lull and with only Deposito Legal: MA-228-2007 127 more sleeps (as I write this) until Christmas, Advertising Sales: it’s the perfect time to give us a call and find out 663 061 669 about our fantastic value Autumn advertising rates. On a different note, we’ve all heard the sayDeadline Date: 15th of each ing that immitation or copying is the biggest form month. of flattery but when you pick up another magazine No part of this publication, including and it is like reading your own from six months ago pictures may be copied, used or it’s hard to see it like that. So we apologise if you reproduced without our prior written keep reading our old material elsewhere but what consent. Costa Link Magazine can we do? I suppose we should be well...flataccepts no responsibility for tered! Have a great month getting out and about in alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or informathe hopefully, a little cooler weather and enjoy the tion provided by our contributors. issue. Until next month...Adios.
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A W o m a n’s W o r l d Happily Ever After Once upon a time, a beautiful, independent, self assured princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, “I was once a handsome prince until an evil witch put a spell on me. One kiss from you and I will turn back into a prince and then we can marry, move into the castle with my mum, and you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children and forever feel happy doing so.” That night, while the princess dined on frogs legs, she laughed to herself and thought “I don't f**k*ng think so.” The Miser There was a man who saved all of his money, and was a real miser. He told his wife, “When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I
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W h a t ’s N e w Natasha’s Now open in La Cala is Natasha’s. Selling a fine range of gifts, home decorations and accessories, it’s a little treasure trove of delights. You can find them on Pasaje del Mar, near the church in La Cala or see advert page16. Little Hollywood New to Los Jarales is Little Hollywood the new DVD hire shop with all the latest releases. You can also rent UK games for your Xbox, Wii and PS3 (if they haven’t got exactly what you’re looking for, just ask) as well as pick up your favourtie CD’s from classic to charts, they have a great selection available. See advert page 54 for details.
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He would be out of his depth in a parking lot puddle. This man has delusions of adequacy. She sets low personal standards and consistently fails to achieve them. This employee should go far - the sooner he starts, the better. This employee is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot. Got into the gene pool while the lifeguard wasn't looking. Got a full six-pack, but is missing the plastic thingy that holds it together. A photographic memory but with the lens cover glued on. Bright as Alaska in December.
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S t a r S i gn s A look at what's in store for you this month... You’ll be the center of attention this month with others turning to you for your advice. This will not Capricorn only help them but will also make you feel more confident in yourself and your abilities. This in turn helps you make some decisions and start taking care of business.
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if you feel constrained by the humdrum of everyday life, do something unexpected. There is never a time like the present to try something new; try out a new activity, visit a new area, get a new hairdo or simply try a new restaurant! You’ll feel much better if you do. If a problem in a partnership comes up for the umpteenth it’s probably time to face this thing head-on. If it's a strong partnership, you will work through it. Keep your eyes open during the 17th to the 22nd as an important opportunity may appear. Your hard work in the recent months will pay off and you’ll gain reputation and success. However, that’s not the end of the good news for you. During the second week of the month there will be added excitement in romance, important news and financial gain. You’ll be very busy in work and much more health conscious this month with them both resulting in a weight loss. During the 9th to the 15th you’ll get opportunities for improvement in career, health, and finance. Romance is looking pretty good too. If you feel like you’re a little too focused on a partner -- be it romantic, business or a close friend - you are probably right. Ease off of the gas pedal for a while. After all, if you let this twosome eclipse all of your personal passions, there won't be much left for you to contribute.
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You’ll earn the title ‘Best spouse/parent/offspring/sibling’ this month because your involvement and input with family affairs will vastly increase. You’ll also show better performance in communicating with people and in other social activities. Others will acknowledge your talents especially those that are related with your profession. Your career position will be more secure and you’ll be feeling more confident. Married Leos should be a little diplomatic in handling romantic affairs from the 11th to the 13th. Generally, you’re calm and composed but this month you’ll feel the drive to open up and express yourself. The creative use of this self expression may also help you gain financially. Improvement in dealing with children and romantic affairs is also indicated. September is a month of opportunities. Not only will opportunities arise related with travel and relationships, but you’ll also enjoy material gain through good and effective communication. Financial improvement or material gain is due during the 21st to the 23rd. If you feel restless and you don't know why, take a long, hard look at a couple of the big issues you are dealing with right now and think through all the pros and cons, After doing this all indecision and misgivings will be a thing of the past and you can move forward positively.
Concentrate on not spending too much money. Of course it's tempting to reach for your credit card Sagittarius when you see that divine dress in the window, but stop! Do whatever it takes to keep yourself from spending what you don't have right now as it will soon improve.
THE SIXTH SENSE My name is Paula Wratten and each month I will be writing an article about spiritual, philosphopical and psychic matters.
Over the years there has been much speculation about the pyramids. Many explanations about their existence have been written, filmed and spoken about, some theories say they are tombs for pharaohs or giant batteries, whatever idea you believe in the one thing most scientist agree on is that the are connected by geometry. Pyramids were given star names and the ceilings were decorated with five pointed stars, the river Nile and the three giza pyramids are a mirror image to Orion’s belt and the milky way. It is very interesting that there has not been one Egyptologist who has put this star theory to the test, maybe the knowledge that our ancestors left us has been so hidden, rewritten and the information corrupted that we have forgotten the value of the sun, moon and stars in our modern living. More and more evidence points to the Egyptians being here more than 10,0000 years ago rather than the 3,000 we are taught in history classes Here are some interesting facts about the ancients; qThe Egyptian year was considered to begin on the 19th June which was the date of rising of the dog star Sirius. qThe Egyptians were the first to discover the solar year and divide it into twelve parts which they discovered from the stars. qThe largest pyramids contained air shafts orientated towards important star systems. qThe Egyptians worked to Sothic cycles and not to a Gregorian calendar which would have meant nothing to these people. Our ancient ancestor knew the value of the cycles of the earth and how to take only what they needed from it. The calendar in which our modern society works, puts us out of kilter with our earth. If we are to understand the truth we must always ask “why?” because all discoveries start with the question WHY? Good books to read: ‘The Orion mystery’ by Robert Duval
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The Traffic Warden
Seemed a good idea... at the time Read this first and then turn the page for the photo... A class of primary children started a class project to make a plant pot to take home. The teacher wanted to have a plant in it that was easy to take care of, so it was decided to use cactus plants. The children were given greenware pottery in the style of a clown plant pot. They painted them with glaze and had them professionally fired at a class outing so they could see the process. It was great fun. They planted the cactus seeds in the finished planters and they grew nicely. Unfortunately, however, they were not allowed to take them home. The cactus plants were removed, replaced with a small ivy, and the children were then allowed to take them home. Cont. overleaf.
The other day I went into town to shop at Woolworths. I was only in there for about five minutes, and when I came out there was a traffic warden writing out a parking ticket. I went up to him and said, “Come on man, how about giving a guy a break?” He ignored me and continued writing the ticket. I called him a Nazi turd. He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having worn tyres. So I called him a ‘$%#&! Head.’ He finished the second ticket and put it on the windscreen with the first. Then he started writing a third ticket. This went on for about twenty minutes. The more I abused him, the more tickets he wrote. Personally, I didn't care. I came into town by bus. I try to have a little fun each day now that I'm retired. It's important at my age!
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Seemed a good idea... at the time Continued from overleaf...
The teacher said a cactus seemed like a good idea at the time... Quick Funny A Grandson went up to his Grandpa and said “Grandpa, can you talk like a frog?” “No, why?” “Just wondering.” A few minutes later the Granddaughter came up and said. “Grandpa, can you talk like a frog?” “No. Why do you kids keep asking me if I can talk like a frog?” “Because Dad said, “When Grandpa croaks, we can go to Disneyland.”
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(Behind Sunshine Golf) FRESH FOOD COOKED DAILY Daily specials, All to eat in or take away Authentic Indian recipes Fish and Chips with mushy peas Traditional Sunday Roast, served all day OPEN MON - FRI 5PM TILL LATE SAT AND SUNDAY 1PM TILL LATE TEL: 607 622 091 OR 645 233 320
Cala Bella
All English and Dutch football and main sporting events shown. Open Mon - Fri 5pm till late. Sat - Sun 2pm till late. Tel: 952 494 550. Calle Torremolinos, La Cala.
The Sussex Bar All live sports 2 pool tables kiddies play area (rubber surface) Open from 10am for food monday to saturday Food served 10am -10pm. Sunday Lunch 1pm - 9pm. Thursdays Clown and BBQ, Saturdays Karaoke La Cortijera. La Cala.
Home made sunday lunches served from 11am-10pm Las Adelfas No.11 Urb. Los Claveles
Tel: 952 493 763
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Takeaway. Fresh Baguettes, Paninis, Pies, Kebabs, Burgers and Pastries. Mon - Sat 12.00 - 22.00 Sun 11.00-16.00 C/Torremolinos, La Cala. Tel: 618 181 507
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SPECIAL LUNCHTIME MENU 12PM - 4PM STARTERS Spring Roll, Special Salad, Chicken and Sweetcorn/Tomato/Hot and Sour Soup or Spare Ribs.
MAIN COURSE Beef with Blackbean/Oyster/Chinese Mushroom and Bamboo/Curry or Chicken with Cashew Nuts/Sweet and Sour/Curry or Prawns with Vegetables or Sweet and Sour Fish (Hake)
RICE AND NOODLES Special House Fried Rice, Boiled Rice or Noodles with Soya Bean Sprouts or Chips
DESSERTS By the tower in La Cala. Friendly atmosphere, helpful staff. Internet Wi-Fi Fed Ex. Office services. Open 9.00am - 7.00pm. Tel: 952 58 77 62
Coffee, Tea, Ice Cream, Cream Caramel or Fruit Main restaurant serving usual delicacies 6pm - 12pm
Jardin Botanico, Local 16, La Cala de Mijas. Tel: 952 599 236. Mob: 685 578 743
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Great places to eat and drink in La Cala
OPEN FOR BREKFAST, LUNCH AND OUR NEW BAR-CAFE NOW OPEN EVENINGS FOR TAPAS.
Play world famous Texas Hold始em Poker. From beginners to pros, we have games to suit everyone
THURSDAY KARAOKE 8.30pm SATURDAYS CABARET 8.30pm
Tel: 952 932 519 41 & 42, 1ST FLOOR CENTRO COMMERCIAL LOS JARALES, CALAHONDA
La Cala
Open from 11am - 11pm. Large Terrace with views over the sea The first gourmet burgers on the coast made from 100% Irish Angus beef Tel: 952 493 359 for table reservations. www.the-terrace.net Calle Riena Fabiola 31 (opposite the tower) La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa
Los Jarales
great places to eat and drink
The Terrace Restaurant
Los Jarales
Sports - Cafe Bar
ALL LIVE SPORTS SHOWN ON TWO LARGE SCREENS FOUR LIVE MATCHES ON SATURDAYS FULL MENU AVAILABLE TILL LATE SUNDAY LUNCH 2 COUSES €8 BREAKFAST SPECIAL €5 FRESHLY MADE TAPAS FOR BOOKINGS CALL: 952 935 568 C.C Los Jarales, Mijas Costa
great places to eat and drink
THE PIT STOP
Italian restaurant. Taste the genuine Italian food in attractive decor. Open seven days a week, 1pm till late. C.C. El Zoco, first floor, Sitio de Calahonda. Tel: 952 932 042
Curry Crazy
Trafalgar Cocktail Bar
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
For before and after dinner drinks. Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open every evening until late. El Zoco First floor, Sito de Calahonda. Mijas Costa.
Harrys Sports Bar
Advertise Your Bar Or Restaurant Here For Just €20 A Month. Tel: 663 061 669
All live sports and premiere league football. Six TV’s and big screen. Full menu, Sunday roast and homemade tapas. Large sun terrace. Open 10amlate, seven days a week. Upstairs Los Jarales.
Sit ‘n’ Go
Sisters Bar
Sit ‘n’ Go sports lounge broadcasting all the weekly action in comfortable, friendly surroundings. Open daily from 1pm until midnight. Wi-fi internet access. Frontline C.C.Calypso.
Friendly family bar with good food, tapas, live entertainment, karaoke and sports. Open seven days a week. The Strip, Calahonda Tel: 952 939 579
El Zoco, Calahonda
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
Los Jarales
Villa Paradiso - Open since 1989
Calahonda
great places to eat and drink Calypso
Fools Bar
Chill Out Lounge Bar. Good Atmosphere, Good Music, Good Times. Tel: 666 834 616 Open everyday. Top floor El Zoco. Calahonda
The
BOAT HOUSE Mijas Costa’s Premier Fish and Chips Restaurant and Take Away Excellent Quality Fish and Chips Large portions Enjoy your meal in our large fully air-conditioned restaurant or outside ‘al fresco’ on our large terrace Large selection of desserts OPE EVERY IGHT 6.00 - 10.00 ABOVE SUPERSOL, C.C. EL ZOCO, CALAHO DA
TEL: 952 930 148
bars and restaurant guide
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Karaoke Every Saturday. Motown & Soul Nite Mondays 9 until late
Things That Make You Go Mmmm Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
1 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp ground pepper
Ingredients
Method
2 Chicken Breasts, cut into 1" cubes 1/2 red pepper, cut into 1" squares 1/2 green pepper, cut into 1" squares 1/2 yellow pepper, cut into 1" squares 1 onion, cut into 1" cubes 1 can pineapple chunks, reserve juice for glaze 1 1" ham steak, cut into 1" cubes
1.Soak bamboo skewers in water for five minutes 2.Skewer ingredients alternating between veggies, pineapple and meat 3.Mix well all ingredients for glaze in small bowl 4.Pour half of glaze mixture over skewers 5.Cook skewers on grill or barbeque over low heat for 20 minutes, turning half way through and coating with remaining glaze.
Glaze: 1/4 can reserved pineapple juice 2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce or soy sauce I Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar 2 crushed garlic cloves (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1 Tsp ground ginger
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Serves 4 2 skewers per person.
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Vista del Mar are offering Costa Link readers the chance to win a meal for two up to the value of â‚Ź50 at their fantastic restaurant, situated at Beachside Miraflores.
To win all you have to do is answer the following question: How many times a week does Vista del Mar have live entertainment? Email your answer to: info@costalinkmagazine.com Call or text : 663 061 669
Come And Enjoy The Relaxing Atmosphere Of Browns BBQ And Grill Over Looking The Mediterranean On The Main Roundabout At Riviera Nr. Calahonda. NOW OPEN EVERYDAY 10.00AM - 4.00PM BREAKFASTS & LUNCHES
Open 7 Days A Week Restaurant And Take Away 10.00AM - 4.00PM 6.00PM - 11.00PM Tel: 902 276 967 902 BRO WNS
Succulent Ribs Spit Roast Chicken Prime Steaks Pork Chops Lamb Cutlets Grilled Fish Or Delve Into Pie Corner
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
Open 7 nights a week 6.00 - 12.00
Tel: 902 463 426 IND IAN
Traditional Chinese Food. Takeaway menu. Open 12.00-16.00 and 18.30-24.00 everyday. Riviera Commercial. Tel: 952 931 737
Breakfast, brunches and evening dinner. Open 7 days a week from 10am. Internet connection. Terrace available for private functions. Miraflores Driving Range. Tel: 952 939 381
En Un Rincon De La Boca
Specialists in Argentinian grilled meat. Take away. Open all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Las Terrazas de Miraflores Tel: 952 930 649
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Family Bar Internet Quizzes and Karaoke Live Entertainment Pool Tables Games Machines Open for Food Closed Tuesdays Beachside, Riviera del Sol Tel: 952 935 676
RIVIERA DEL SOL Home cooked food, friendly atmosphere. Now open everyday 10am -4pm for breakfast and lunch and from 6pm-11pm Riviera del Sol. Tel: 902 276 967
Papa Luigi
Traditional Italian food. Fresh pasta, wood burning pizza oven, Open every day 12 - 11. Riviera Commercial, Tel: 952 934 496
SMALL COSY BAR WITH LARGE SUNNY TERRACE AND FANTASTIC VIEWS OVER THE MED. LIVE SPORT FUN QUIZ NIGHTS - THURS MUSIC NIGHTS Riviera del sol JJ’s Bar
Great places to eat and drink in Riviera del Sol & Miraflores
JJ’s Bar
Browns BBQ and Grill
Avenida del Golf
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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.
W h a t ’s O n Mondays Quiz and Bingo - Shenanigans, Riviera del Sol. Mowtown and Soul Nite - 9.00 until late. Lil’ Rob’s.Top floor El Zoco, Calahonda. Film Nights - 9.30pm, Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.
Tuesdays
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Thursdays Live Entertainment - 4th Sarah Brace. Special Night at the Opera (In the prescence of World renowned Pianist/Conductor, Brian Sutherland Vista del Mar. Beachside Miraflores.
Quiz Night - 9.30, Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range. Karaoke - Fools bar. El Zoco, Calahonda.
Quiz night - JJ’s Bar, Riviera del Sol Karaoke - Fools Bar, El Zoco, Calahonda.
Wednesdays
Karaoke - “Paul the Bear” Shenanigans, 9.30 Riviera del Sol. Live Music - Trafalgar Bar, El Zoco. Fish Shop Night - 5.30 - 9.45 Bunkers Bar Bistro, Miraflores Driving Range.
The Spanish Experience - Flamenco, Guitarista, Authentic Spanish cuisine, Flaming Queimada €30 Vista del Mar, Beachside Miraflores. Steak Night - 5.30 - 9.45, Bingo and
Riviera del Sol & Miraflores
Quiz 10pm. Bunkers Miraflores Driving Range.
Light snacks, baguettes and sandwiches, fresh Lavazza coffee, selection of beers and wines. HAPPY 2€ HOUR 7pm-8pm Monday - Friday. Bottled beer, Wines and Spirits. Offex pick up point Mobile phone top ups. Internet cafe. Open from 10am - 11pm Everyday Tel: 952 930 844 www.connectinternetcafe.com Top of Riviera del Sol, Las Terrazas de Miraflores. (round the corner from Miraflores supermarket.)
Fridays
great places to eat, drink and be entertained
Your Entertainment Guide
W h a t ’s O n Fridays cont. Fish and Chip Night - The Far Isle, Riviera del Sol.
Saturdays Karaoke - Lil’ Robs, Top floor El Zoco, Calahonda. Cabaret Night 6th Christopher Howard ‘Tribute to the Musicals’. 13th ‘Dave Lee - 60’s and big band. 27th Pete McCray ‘Mr Soul' & UB40 tribute. 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.
Sundays BBQ - Sunday 7th Flower Power Evening BBQ. Sunday Lunch 1 till 5pm.
7.30 onward BBQ with Gary Young Vista del Mar, Beachside Miraflores. BBQ - 6pm - 9.30 Bingo and Quiz 10.00pm, Bunkers, Miraflores Driving Range.
MBC Internet Cafe
All day Breakfasts, Lunches + Snacks Fax + Photocopying Mon-Fri 9am - 7:30pm Sat 10am-2pm Marbella Business Centre Elviria Tel 952 850 052
Elviria
great places to eat, drink and be entertained.
Your Entertainment Guide
WHY WE LOVE CHILDREN NUDITY
A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women's locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and then asked, “What's the matter, haven't you ever seen a little boy before?”
OPINIONS - On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his teacher a note from his mother. The note read, ‘The opinions expressed by this child are not necessarily those of his parents.’ POLICE - It was the end of the day when I parked my police van in front of the station. As I gathered my equipment, my K-9 partner, Jake, was barking, and I saw a little boy staring in at me. “Is that a
dog you got back there?” he asked. “It sure is,” I replied. Puzzled, the boy looked at me and then towards the back of the van. Finally he said, “What did he do?”
ELDERLY While working for an organization that delivers lunches to the elderly, I used to take my 4-year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds. She was unfailingly intrigued by the various appliances of old age, particularly the canes, walkers and wheelchairs. One day I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced myself for the inevitable barrage of questions, she merely turned and whispered, “The tooth fairy is never gonna believe this!”
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Operator: “Woven? Are you sure?” Caller: “Yes. That's what it says on the label - Woven in Scotland.” British Rail: Customer: “How much does it cost to Bath on the train?” Operator: “If you can get your feet in the sink, then it's free.” Customer: “I've been ringing 0700 2300 for two days and can't get through to enquiries, can you help?” Operator: “Where did you get that number from, sir?” Customer: “It was on the door to the Travel Centre”. Operator: “Sir, they are our opening hours.”
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Strange but true...
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat. (more than once but less than 10) 2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold) 3. Add 5 4. Multiply it by 50 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758... If you haven't, add 1757. 6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
Quickly, what do the words in the triangle say?
Now look again and read it word for word.
It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read. Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
You should have a three digit number The first digit of this was your original number. (i.e. how many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week. The next two numbers are your age!...(oh yes, they are!)
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Lessons learnt from having children A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a long way. The glass in windows (including double glazed windows) doesn’t stop a baseball hit by a ceiling fan. When you hear the toilet flush along with the words “uh oh,” it's already too late. Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke (and lots of it). A six-year old can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36 year old man says they can only do it in the movies. Certain Lego blocks will pass through the digestive tract of a 4 year old. Super glue is forever. VCRs do not eject sandwiches, even
All new releases available on release date. Films for all ages available to rent
though TV commercials show they do. Plastic bags do not make good parachutes. You probably don't want to know what that smell is. Always look in the oven before you turn it on. Plastic toys do not like ovens. The fire department in my town has a five minute response time. The spin cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy. The spin cycle on the washing machine does however make cats dizzy. Cats throw up twice their body weight when dizzy. 60% of men who read this will try mixing the Clorox and brake fluid.
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Who Knew this? Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it: Emergency network coverage The emergency number worldwide for mobiles is 112. If you find yourself out of coverage area of your mobile network and there is an e m e r g e n c y, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.
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Unlocking your car If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their mobile phone from your mobile phone. Hold your mobile phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away. More top mobile tips next month
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Olympic athletes. Disguise the fact that you’ve taken anabolic steroids by running a bit slower.
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Vegetarians coming to dinner? Simply serve them a nice bit of steak or veal. Since they’re always going on about how tofu, Quorn, meat substitute etc tastes exactly like the real thing, they will not know any difference. Keep the seat next to you on the train vacant by smiling and nodding at people as they walk up the aisle.
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A M a n’s W o r l d Make me feel like a woman A passenger plane on a cross-country trip runs into a terrible storm. The plane gets pounded by rain, hail, wind and lightning. The passengers are screaming. They are sure the plane is going to crash and that they are all going to die. At the height of the storm, a young woman jumps up and exclaims, “I can't take this anymore! I can't just sit here and die like an animal, strapped into a chair. If I am going to die, let me at least die feeling like a woman. Is there anyone here man enough to make me feel like a woman?” She sees a hand raise at the back, and a muscular man starts to walk up to her seat. As he aproaches her, he takes off his shirt. She can see the man's muscles even in the poor lighting of the plane. He stands in
front of her, shirt in hand and says to her, “I can make you feel like a woman before you die. Are you interested?” Eagerly, she nods her head, “Yes!” As the man hands her his shirt, he says, “Here. Iron this.” Good Manners? “Mummy,” the Son says, “when I was on the bus with Daddy this morning, he told me to give up my seat to a lady.” “Well, you did the right thing Son, that’s good manners.” “But Mummy, I was sitting on Daddy's lap.” What do you like best? A wife asked her husband: “What do you like most in me, my pretty face or my sexy body?” He looked at her from head to toe and replied: “Your sense of humor!”
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W h a t ’s T h e G o s s Rachel Stevens and Teddy Sheringham will appear in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The singer, 30 and the footballer, 42, are set to join the ITV show when it starts on September 13. Also rumoured to be taking part are Jodie Kidd, Lisa Snowdon, Gary Rhodes, Katie Price, Princess Zara Phillips and former M People frontwoman Heather Smalls. Kerry Katona has been declared bankrupt at the High Court after failing to pay her tax bill. At a hearing in July, the mum-of-four was given until late August to find the money. But by then, Kerry, 27, still had £82,000 outstanding from a total £417,000.
Wayne Rooney has been unveiled as the new face of Mercedes-Benz. The footballer, who has a fleet of luxury vehicles, signed a two-year £1million deal with the car giant. As part of the agreement, Wayne, 22, has already taken delivery of a customised CL63 Coupe worth £121,200. George Clooney has splashed out £14,000 on a new car for one of his female fans. The actor wanted to make it up to the woman after he accidentally hit her motor while out driving. He arranged for a new model to be left at the garage where the woman was due to collect her old vehicle. An apology note was left on the windscreen. “I’m so sorry,” it read. “Hope you’ll forgive me. George Clooney.”
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Golf Tips And Tricks The Soft Shot by Mark Sibley of Miraflores Golf Academy
The soft shot is a great option to have in your bag when you play on the Costa del Golf. It will allow you to play a shot from short range at the green, that will stop the ball quickly, not dead as you see from a well played lob shot, but much quicker than a chip or a pitch. 1. The shot should be played with a wedge from your set (not the sand iron) 2. Set the ball forward in your stance level with your left heel. 3. Aim the club straight at the target, do not open the face. 4. Check that your posture and body alignment are still correct, with the ball set forward in the stance it is possible to open your alignment then mess up your posture as you wiggle to straighten the alignment. 5. You must use your full body rotation to play the soft shot, but as you release your bodies coil from the back swing you must not be too aggressive, give yourself the feeling that the club is falling through the ball. With all short shots it is important to be positive, two or three practice swings from beside the balls position, imagining that you are playing the shot will settle in your mind how much swing to use. A good tip when you do this is to concentrate on where you want the ball to land on the green, not where you want it to finish. Give the soft shot a try see if you can add more choice to your short game options.
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Golf Academy Charlie and his buddies were playing a round of golf for a €200 prize When they reach the 18th green, Charlie has a chance to putt for the winnings. If he makes his 10-foot putt, he wins €200. Charlie lines up his putt, but just as he's about to take his stance, a funeral procession begins passing by on the road that runs alongside the 18th hole. Charlie steps away from his ball, sets down his putter, takes off his hat and places it over his heart, and waits for the funeral procession to completely pass. Once all the cars in the funeral procession have passed, Charlie picks up his putter and begins lining up the putt again. “Wow,” one of his opponents says. “That was the most touching thing I have ever seen. You've got a makeable putt for €200, yet you stopped and paid your respects. You really are something.” “Well,” Charlie says, “we were married for 25 years.”
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It’s that time of year where you kids have to pack away the swim stuff and pack up the school bag instead. To get those brain cells working again have a go at this word search and crossword.
Across 1. Write or draw on this 4. What school is all about! 7. It has a keyboard and screen 9. Please ----- your name on your work 11. You play with your -----at break 12. The teacher sits here Down 1. Do you need to sharpen yours? 2. You write on this with chalk 3. Use brushes and paper to make pictures 5. Draw straight lines with this 6. She helps you to learn new things 8. Read these at school and home 10. You ---- a book
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Jokes A guy walked into the local welfare office to pick up his check. He marched straight up to the counter and said, “Hi. You know, I just hate drawing welfare. I’d really rather have a job.” The social worker behind the counter said, “Your timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a very wealthy old man who wants a chauffeur and bodyguard for his beautiful daughter. You'll have to drive around in his Mercedes, and he'll supply all of your clothes. Because of the long hours, meals will be provided. You’ll be expected to escort the daughter on her overseas holiday trips and you Found Nemo will have to satisfy her sexual urges. You’ll be provided a two-bedroom apartment above the garage. The salary is €200,000 a year.” The guy, wide-eyed, said, “You’re b*llsh*ttn' me!” The social worker said, “Well, yeah...but you started it.” An old lady was very upset as her husGUESS WHAT’S band Albert had just FOR DINNER KIDS 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
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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 apologized 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.” A dog goes into a hardware store and says: “I'd like a job please.” The hardware store owner says “We don't hire dogs, why don't you go join the circus?” The dog replies: “What the hell would the circus want with a plumber?” A Polish immigrant went to the DVLA to apply for a driver's license. First, of course, he had to take an eye sight test. The optician showed him a card with the letters ‘'C Z W I X N O S T A C Z.’ “Can you read this?” the optician asked. “Read it?” the Polish guy replied, “I know the guy.”
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s r t e n PCeor Caring for your puppy Taking on a puppy is a huge responsibility, after all, the dog may be with you for fifteen years or more. Before taking on a puppy, think about the long-term commitment you are making. Looking for your puppy Before starting, consider these points. Time - puppies need lots of time, and this continues throughout the dog’s life. Exercise, trips to the vet, grooming, training and play Cost - not just to acquire your puppy, but for vet’s bills, kennelling costs, food costs and so on throughout the dog’s life What sort of dog would suit my lifestyle? - This is the most important (and most difficult) question to answer. Acquiring your puppy Consider carefully what type of dog will suit you and your lifestyle best. Research thoroughly; if you are considering a pedigree, then remember that there are some hereditary diseases which can be passed from parents to pups, further information can be gained from your vet.
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It’s well worth considering getting a puppy (or adult dog) from one of the charities, even if you are looking for a purebred. Many of the animals available have been examined by a vet, undergone behavioural assessment, been vaccinated, neutered, treated for parasites and microchipped before they are even made available for adoption. Profiles are drawn up to match potential new owners and dogs to avoid personality clashes, and support is available if problems occur after rehoming. Many dogs from other sources don’t have the benefit of this extensive screening and support. If you do get a dog from a breeder, meeting the mother is important, as the mother’s temperament contributes to that of the puppies. A fearful or aggressive mother may pass on this trait to a puppy. Puppies reared in a home environment make the most suitable pets; those kept away from human contact may be nervous around people. Finally, consider whether you really want
a puppy. An adult dog may suit your lifestyle better. Continued next month. AS SEEN ON ‘LIVING IN THE SUN’
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Transport
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Central number for Fire, Police & Ambulance National Police Local Police Guardia Civil dica Medical
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
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
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24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89
112 091 092 062
Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267
Health Centres Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700
Fire Brigade Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046
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Tourist Information Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro
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Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday - Estepona (Avda. Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Friday - Alhaurin el Grande (Bar Aquamania) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda) La Cala - Feria ground. Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina)
Taxis Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593
Diary Dates 8th September - Virgin of the Rocks. Mijas. Local holiday. 25th - 27th Sept - Disney Live! Palacio de Deportes, Malaga Thursday 25th 6:00PM Friday 26th 6:15PM Saturday 27th 12:00PM Prices from â‚Ź17.00 To book Call: 902 400 222 13th September - Dyc8 Sun Coast House Music Festival, Sohail Castle, Fuengirola 5:00 p.m.-6:00a.m. Website: www.suncoastfestival.es Ticket prices: 25-35 euros
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The Business Directory The Reviews Advertise Your business here for just €65 for 12 issues or have it framed for only €99! Baby Boutique>> Builders M & MH Builders 30 years experience, reforms, new builds, kitchens, hard landscaping & pools. Tel: 952 457 977 or 615 309 446 JCB Builders Property Maintenance Multi Services, All jobs considered Repairs and Improvements Pool Cleaning Service Free Estimates and Advice All Areas Covered. Fully Legal Tel Jonno: 677 079 704(Day) 952 882 305(Eve)
Building Supplies Aim Building Supplies Las Chapas Poligono, Elviria, Marbella. Tel: 952 835 172
Car Traders Alhaurin Autos Cars bought and sold. LHD and RHD. Alhaurin el Grande. Tel: 661 964 014
Cleaning ‘We Care to Clean and We Clean to Care’ for your domestic property. Daily/Weekly cleans, Spring cleans, ‘One offs’, Moving house cleans and End of tenancy cleans. Contact Karen: 677 553 647 karencox@live.co.uk
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Computer Repairs & Sales Mintmicro S.L. Computer Shop Alhaurin el Grande, for Inks, Sales - Repairs & Upgrades.Virus & Spyware Removal Open 10 - 6 Mon - Friday No Siesta. Saturday 10 - 2 Tel: 951 160 411 or Skype: mintmicro.support Email: info@mintmicro.es
Electrician 16th Edition BS7671 qualified, Apprentice trained, 21 years experience. Rewires, extra sockets, lights, fault finding etc. Pay as you go electric meters supplied and fitted, ideal for holiday lets, aircon etc. Ian: 650 151 569
MPA Homes Edif. Euromarket, Local 4, Urb Calypso, 29649, Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel: 952 933 534
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Furniture Designs of Asia Indian and Asian furniture. Wholesale and retail. Tel: 952 59 70 70
Game Room Supplies Game Room Marbella Tel: 952 806 178
Glass Curtains Elite Glass Curtains. Poligono Elviria 26 Elviria, 29600. Tel: 952 830 503
Hairdressers Inspirations Urb. Calypso. Tel: 951 273 218
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Holiday rentals. Self catering holiday rentals suitable for families. Kingfisher Club, Edificio Benal Beach, Ctra. de Cadiz km 221, 29630, Benalmadena Costa. Tel: (0034) 952 440 659 Email: kingfisherclub@ctv.es www.thekingfisherclub.com
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Ladies Fashion The Ladys Shop Ladies clothing and footwear, designer handbags and fashion accessories.Tel: 952 493 455
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The Business Directory Marble Floor Polishing NON-SLIP, LASTING SHINE, NO MESS OR DUST. SPECTACULAR RESTORATIONS. FULL GRINDING SERVICE TEL: 608 455 104 BLITZ OF ELVIRIA
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Pools and Spas Perfectos Pools Spas, pools, chemicals, poolside furniture and pool games. Tel: 952 417 562
Spas 4 You Premium quality American spas for every size and budget. Tel: 902 88 11 02
Removals Companies The Depot International and local removal specialists. Pol. Ind San Pedro, Marbella. Tel: 952 450 487
All steelwork. Grills, gates, fences, balconies, garage doors. Tel: 952 931 128
Tile Warehouse Hard Rock Tile showroom and warehouse. Kitchens and appliances, bathrooms, marble, granite and paint. Tel: 951 275 257
Water Coolers Aqua Sana Top water coolers for businesses or homes. Rent or buy, hot and cooled water. Tel; 622 088 234 www.aqua-sana.es
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CAR STICKER WINNER At the Cinema Meet Dave Released 12th September in Spain. Dave Ming Chang (Eddie Murphy), newly arrived in New York City, may be the ultimate fish out of water. There‘s something about him that’s not quite right - for starters, he seems remarkably out of place and uncomfortable in his own body. And for good reason: ‘Dave’ is not a man at all, but a spaceship made in the image of its miniature-sized captain. While his crew of miniature aliens are trying to save their planet, they encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.
On DVD What happens in Vegas. Two strangers awaken together to discover they've got married following a night of debauchery in Sin City, and one of them has won a huge jackpot after playing the other's quarter. The newlyweds devise everescalating schemes to undermine each other and get their hands on the money only to find themselves falling in love amid the mutual backstabbing.
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Solutions From Page 48 Just Say What You See 1. Try to understand. 2. Red in the face. Riddle Time 1.Silence 2.A river. Picture Puzzles Tap dancers. Pool table. Crossword Solution
Books Don’t stop me now. Jeremy Clarkson Whether it’s the poxiest runabout or an exotic supercar, no one does cars like Clarkson. He approaches anything on four wheels without fear or favour. What emerges from the ashes is rarely pretty, but always very, very funny..
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