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Queen Elizabeth II
THE QUEEN IS DEAD GOD SAVE THE KING!
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 96 years old after becoming the longest-reigning British monarch.
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The news came after Buckingham Palace announced that she was put on medical supervision early Thursday. As the world mourns her death, and Prince Charles succeeds to the throne, we’re honoring the Queen’s legacy by looking back at her long life and the immense talents, fascinations and gifts she possessed. 1. Her Majesty is fluent in French and often speaks the language for audiences and at state visits without the need for an interpreter. 2. During her reign, the queen has received more than 3.5 million letters — and counting. Talk about a full inbox! 3. She’s bestowed some 404,500 honors and awards. 4. From the British Red Cross to regiments in the Armed Forces, Elizabeth is patron to more than 600 charities and organizations. 5. The monarch has made 260- plus official overseas visits to 116 countries around the world. 6. In an average year, Elizabeth hosts more than 50,000 people at various banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and garden parties at Buckingham Palace. 7. Her Majesty has launched more than 20 ships. The first was the battleship HMS Vanguard in 1944, and the most recent was her namesake aircraft carrier, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, in December 2017. 8. The sovereign has given out approximately 90,000 Christmas puddings to staff. How sweet! 9. Ever since her father, King George VI, gave her a Brownie box camera, Elizabeth has been a keen photographer and loves taking pictures of her family. 10. She’s sat for over 130 official portraits, including a 3-D holographic image created in 2003 in honor of the island of Jersey’s 800- year allegiance to the English throne. 11. She sent a message of congratulations to the Apollo 11 astronauts for the first moon landing in 1969, which was later deposited there in a metal container. 12. Her first horse was a Shetland pony named Peggy. The avid equestrian now has some two dozen racehorses in training each season. 13. Her Majesty once demoted a footman and cut his salary for giving her corgis whiskey! 14. In addition to lace-trimmed pillows and its own chefs, the luxurious nine-carriage Royal Train comes with a hard-and-fast rule — no bumpy tracks while the queen is taking her 7:30 a.m. bath! 15. There’s a private ATM (only for royals!) she could use at Buckingham Palace.
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Steps for keeping your garden in shape in Spain:
Removing the pests. Disease and pests can eat through your garden and make it look awful, kill your plants and cause infestations you really could do without. The first tip for cleaning out the garden is to sort your pest issues out and call in an exterminator for those pesky bugs that just won’t let go! Maintain your compost pile. You don’t want to have any issues when it comes to your compost, so make sure that you prevent mold growth and seeds from blooming in your compost bin. Re-line the bin and make sure that the lid stays firmly closed. You can spread the compost over your perennial plants and feed them nutrients along the way. It protects from weed growth, too! Clear up the vegetable patch in your garden if you have the chance. You want to know that your vegetables can thrive and grow without being strangled by weeds and that means raking, pulling back, and clearing off dead leaves. The compost can keep them looking good for springtime, and that’s what you want for your plants. Even if you’re not a fully-fledged flower- or veggie master, knowing what types of plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables you can grow in Spain might come in quite handy. Especially if you like the sound of becoming selfsufficient, so that you can live on a varied and healthy Mediterranean diet.
To advertise in The Sentinella Malaga call 711 096 354 48 Golf tips from the “19th Hole!”
It’s been said before, “Golf is a simple game made difficult by those who play it!”
Now before we start, this blog has been generated from a series of Golfing Exercises for seniors, some of which I have adopted. Others are beyond this old body’s capability. So…..please don’t shoot the messenger!! With a new season about to kick off I thought it might be useful to stretch all those muscles that have lain dormant under the Andalucian sun for the past 3-4 months, the accompanying excess booze has done little to enhance your flexibility..Golf is a sport played by millions of people around the world and it can be great exercise if you take care to maintain proper balance, body alignment, muscular strength and range-of-motion. Most golfers need a lot of strength to keep golf going well. But when you reach a later stage in life, your body loses some of its power, and muscles have become much less pronounced. It is important to know the right exercises for seniors. Strength and stretching golf exercises for seniors. Here’s an overview of some exercises that might help your golf game. Shoulder Stretches Do these stretches before and after a round to help prevent shoulder stiffness and injuries. Stand with the arm at your side. Lean forward so you feel a stretch in your back. Place an uninjured hand on the opposite hip to increase stretch. Bring arms out wide, raise up on tiptoe, then bend down as far as possible without pain or discomfort through the back of the shoulders. Repeat both sides for 1 minute each. Neck Stretch Do this exercise before and after golfing to prevent neck stiffness and pain while playing golf. While sitting on the floor, use both hands to pull head towards your chest. Pull gently while trying to keep your head straight and looking forward while doing this exercise. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat 10 times. Seated Trunk Rotation Do this to increase flexibility in the lower back and hip flexors. Sit on a chair with your legs stretched at a 90-degree angle. Rotate onto your right side as far as possible without pain or discomfort through your lower back and hip flexors. Rotate as far as you can on the other side through the same range of motion. Repeat both sides for 1 minute each. Leg Swings This exercise improves range of motion in the hip, knee and ankle joints as well as your lower back. Stand on the right side of a step or box with your left leg, back to the step. Place hands on hips and swing your left leg forward and backward for 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat. Seated Hip Stretch This exercise stretches your hips, where most injuries occur. It is easy to do at home with a chair for support. Sit on the chair with the feet flat on the floor, bend the knees. Make sure the back should be straight. Take one hand to gently pull toward the knee. Russian Twist This exercise will help you to strengthen your hamstrings and buttocks muscles in addition to improving balance and stability. Sit on the floor, knees slightly bent. Place a light weight ball on the ground in front of you. Hold it with both hands, arms fully extended at your sides. Twist your body to the left and bend down while keeping your elbows straight. When you feel a stretch through the side, return to start position and twist to the right while bending down. Repeat for 45 seconds per side for a total of 3 sets. That’s it for now – I’m knackered just thinking about any or all of the above! There are other exercises you can do – maybe keep those back for later. So… get yourself off to a flying start and get a jump (please, not literally) on the competition.
Written by Squadron Leader Shackleton
Turtles
Sea turtles are large, air-breathing reptiles that inhabit tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. Their shells consist of an upper part (carapace) and a lower section (plastron). Hard scales (or scutes) cover all but the leatherback, and the number and arrangement of these scutes can be used to determine the species. Sea turtles come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. The olive ridley is usually less than 100 pounds, while the leatherback typically ranges from 650 to 1,300 pounds! The upper shell, or carapace, of each sea turtle species ranges in length, color, shape and arrangement of scales. Sea turtles do not have teeth, but their jaws have modified “beaks” suited to their particular diet. They do not have visible ears but have eardrums covered by skin. They hear best at low frequencies, and their sense of smell is excellent. Their vision underwater is good, but they are nearsighted out of water. Their streamlined bodies and large flippers make them remarkably adapted to life at sea. However, sea turtles maintain close ties to land.
The Billionaire’s boys club is full of four wheeled flying machines and the bit of flash owned by Elon Musk is quite an eye opener. But hold on a minute, doesn’t he champion electric powered vehciles?
Elon Musk (€182.1 billion) is known for his innovative mind and off-the-wall ideas. This is the same guy who sold the public flamethrowers and bought the original Lotus from The Spy Who Loved Me to make it a real submarine. McLaren has been known for making cars that are comfortable as well as fast, and he was so impressed with it that he started Tesla to try to outdo the McLaren. He drove it every day until he crashed it after adding 11,000 miles to it when Peter Theil asked him, “What can this thing do?” That was in 2012. Now he famously drives a Tesla Model S but in all honesty, does he have a choice? And how long until he makes a center-driver Tesla to match the F1?
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Wonder drugs that changed the world!
1) Pfizer launched its “little blue pill” in March 1998. Within the first year, the erectile dysfunction drug had racked up first-year sales of €788 million. It currently takes in more than €2 billion per year. More importantly, it has revitalized the sex lives of millions of people. It’s not a lifesaver, admittedly, but its users would argue that it’s certainly a quality-of-life saver. 2) The Pill -Contraception was a taboo subject in the 1920s when Austrian scientist Ludwig Haberlandt first proposed using hormones as a way to prevent contraception. And it wasn’t until 1960 that the first birth control pill was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Beyond its obvious purpose, the pill can also ease cramps and PMS symptoms and can actually make your skin clearer. 3) Insulin Discovered in 1921, insulin dramatically changed and often saved the lives of people with diabetes. Prior to its discovery, patients suffering from the disease were put on near-starvation diets so their bodies were able to process the sugars they needed. But the discovery that the insulin hormone would help convert sugar into energy offered an alternative. 4) AZT, was one of the biggest breakthroughs in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It’s not a cure, of course, but it was the first drug to block the enzymes HIV.
Join us for some laughs and lots of fun at Campo de Futbol Ramon Rico, Benalmadena Pueblo, TUESDAY 4TH. OCTOBER 2.30.
The Cheaters !! versus The Ladykillers!! ( The ladies) (The men) Various Stalls! Drinks! Food! Entertainment! Raffle! Lots of fun and games , maybe a bit of cheating!!
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10.In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world’s nuclear weapons combined. 9. On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year. 8. On average, people fear spiders more than they do death. 7. Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older. 6. Ping Pong balls can travel off the paddle at speeds up to 160 km/hr. 5. Honey is the only natural food made without destroying any life. 4. A snail can sleep for three years. 3. The most common name in the world is Mohammed. 2. The cigarette lighter was invented before the match 1. Hummingbirds are the only animals that can fly backward
by Juanita Banana of Banana Moon Yoga Therapy, Studio, Travel & Retreats... ARIES: March 21- April 20
The best way to handle difficulties is to go with the flow and consider looking at them from a whole new perspective, allowing you to gain a greater understanding of a previously confounding situation! Take charge when the opportunity arises as, with this new perspective, comes natural leadership.
TAURUS: April 21- May 21
If you’re feeling insecure, address the situation as soon as possible. There’s a lot of excitement coming your way as October begins so don’t let a misunderstanding ruin your mood. Be aware and ready for a potential power struggle around the 8 th and 9 th .
GEMINI: May 22- June 21
Analise the pros and cons of a political situation at work. Get out your abacus and start crunching numbers as calculations are going to be very important this month. Doublecheck your bank account balance. Do a cost/benefit analysis of your current level of happiness and potential future happiness based on a number of different criteria.
CANCER: June 22- July 22
If you’re getting cold feet about a new partnership, romantic or business, hold off on making things oficial and take a little more time before committing. Listen to your intuition. Head to the gym or do some yoga to help find balance and allow problems to melt away.
LEO: July 23- August 23
Enough with the shortsighted struggles for supremacy — they make you unhappy and reduce your chances of achieving what you really want. As the month begins, do an honest self-assessment of what skirmishes are worth undertaking and what points you can reasonably let go.
VIRGO: August 24- September 22
Your intellectual curiosity is going to lead you in all kinds of fascinating new directions, so if you have an idea, follow it! You could be making all kinds of new discoveries now that will be shape your personal and professional life for years to come.
LIBRA: September 23- October 22
Building towards mid-month, your energy is high and your attitude is excellent. Details are not as important as the big picture, so look at things as globally as you can. By the 26th, things could not be going better.
SCORPIO: October 23- November 21
You’re feeling good, you’re looking great and everybody wants to be your friend. Plus, you’re feeling attuned to the world and at one with your fellow human beings. Wondering what’s going on? Don’t worry about it - sometimes things just go your way!
SAGITTARIUS: November 22- December 21
You’re in a quiet, private and meditative space. If you would rather sit alone, light a candle and listen to the sound of your own breath, then cancel what you had planned and spend some time communing with yourself and getting what you need. The more you know about how you’re feeling, the more equipped you’ll be to make good decisions.
CAPRICORN: December 22- January 20
If you’re feeling detached, an observer of your own life. ask yourself is something going on that’s making you more uncomfortable than you’re admitting to? As difficult as it may be, start getting in touch your emotions and you’ll find whatever was frightening you is not as badas you thought.
AQUARIUS: January 21- February 19
You may be feeling a little bit underappreciated, perhaps from resentment about your position at work or a family dynamic. Calmly and politely insist on being taken seriously.
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