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It will be hard to get a dream off the ground in early December. Try not to get discouraged when an authority figure criticises your initial attempts. Patience and perseverance will pay off. The Full Moon on the 14th brings exciting news about your family. A round of celebrations will be triggered. Take this opportunity to reconnect with your nearest and dearest.
TAURUS April 21st - May 21st A team project will be very frustrating in early December. It will be impossible to do a good job with so many conflicting opinions. The Full Moon on the 14th will help you earn extra money. Use this sum to buy a new car or computer. The second half of the month will invite you to expand your horizons. Taking a trip for pleasure will be a welcome change of pace on the 29th.
Be realistic about romance at the beginning of December. Releasing a desire for perfection will make your personal life much more rewarding. Working with a partner is strongly advised during the first half of the month. The Full Moon on the 14th will bring the successful conclusion to a group project. Use this success as a launching pad to bigger and better work assignments.
VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd Be respectful of a loved one's desire for privacy in the early days of December. Focusing on work will be a welcome distraction during the first half of the month. The Full Moon on the 14th marks a turning point in your domestic life. This is a great time to buy or sell a property. The New Moon on the 29th invites you to launch a creative project.
SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st Family won't be very supportive at the beginning of December. You'll have to be your own cheerleader, especially if you're planning a bold move. The Full Moon on the 14th marks an exciting turning point in an intimate relationship. Getting engaged or married is a distinct possibility.. Landing a lucrative job is a strong possibility on the 29th.
CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th Be careful about sending sensitive emails in the early days of December. Double check the address field before hitting 'send.' The last thing you want is for confidential information to get into the wrong hands. The Full Moon on the 14th will mark an exciting turning point in an intimate relationship. The New Moon on the 29th could prompt you to change your look. Adopting a more fashionable appearance will be empowering.
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It will be hard to get a straight answer from your boss in early December. You will have to muddle ahead as best you can. Be prepared to start a job from scratch. The Full Moon on the 14th is ideal for making a serious commitment. Getting engaged or married is a distinct possibility. If you're already in a serious relationship, you may launch a business partnership.
CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd It will be difficult to find fulfilling work at the beginning of December. Your love life will fare much better. If you've recently met someone you fancy, you will have to be the aggressor. Don't be afraid to pursue your heart's desire. The Full Moon on the 14th will allow you to rest, relax and recuperate from a stressful assignment.
Work won't offer much creative fulfilment in the opening days of December. Your love life will be far more promising. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a sporting event or gym. Are you already in a serious relationship? Your partner will inspire you to develop your artistic talent. The Full Moon on the 14th brings the successful conclusion to a legal matter
SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd Don't feel pressured into buying expensive gifts at the beginning of December; it's better to conserve your resources. The Full Moon on the 14th will bring some additional money from an inheritance, legal settlement or insurance refund. The New Moon on the 29th will prompt you to acquire some valuable skills. Expand your repertoire.
Money will be tight at the beginning of December. The best way to increase your income is to spread word of your talent. You can generate lots of business with an original promotional campaign. The Full Moon on the 14th will bring the successful conclusion of a creative project. If you play your cards right, you'll be able to sell your handiwork for a handsome profit.
PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th It will be difficult to get an authority figure's approval in early December. Instead of trying to impress your boss, continue to obey your instincts. Although your methods are unconventional, they yield impressive results. The Full Moon on the 14th could prompt you to relocate or make changes to your domestic life. Getting a little extra privacy will keep stress at bay
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Finance
By Ann Haldon
Different Types Of Debt And How To Deal With Them repayments your home could be repossessed, so this is the number one priority debt above all others.
The temptation to borrow money is all around us. Despite the credit crunch, we still live in a consumerist society where credit card companies extend your limit unprompted, and payday lenders target those least able to pay extortionate interest rates. The fact that many people need to borrow simply to pay their bills and meet the ever-increasing cost of living means it can become draining and stressful just to stay Dà RDW :KHQ \RX RZH PRQH\ to numerous companies, it FDQ EH GLIÀFXOW WR NQRZ KRZ best to deal with your debts - the pressure becomes overwhelming when you’re simply trying to pay them off. To help you get more control and understand the UDPLÀFDWLRQV RI IDLOLQJ WR UHSD\ here’s a little more detail about the various forms of secured and unsecured borrowing. SECURED LOANS This type of loan is secured on an asset, such as the mortgage on your home. If you fall behind on these 6
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Tech Trends For 2017 Virtual worlds, super smartphones and home hub hype
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by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk Feeling a bit partied out and ready to MXVW FXUO XS ZLWK 1HWĂ L[ DQG D PXJ RI KRW chocolate? Our beauty picks this month will soon have you back on your feet and ready to hit the town. First up, Urban Veda’s Radiance Body Ritual collection. Just opening the drawstring bag is a treat. The products all smell amazing – they’re packed with nourishing, fragrant ingredients, including orange oil, turmeric and papaya, so it’s like breathing in the scent of holidays. With a body scrub, body wash and body lotion, you just need to light a candle to create a home spa experience. And they really do leave your skin and spirits feeling rejuvenated. ÂŁ34.99, www. urbanveda.co.uk. Looking to get some of that summer glow back? Green People’s Self-Tan, ÂŁ21, is one of the best fake tans on the market. It’s easy to apply, and develops into a natural looking tan within three hours. As an added bonus, it doesn’t have that typical fake tan smell, and it contains rosehip oil to moisturise as it tans. As with any fake tan, you’ll want to leave at least 24 hours between hair removal and application. It’s also a good idea to exfoliate with a good body scrub beforehand. Massage in a light body lotion, and give it time to sink in. Then work some extra moisturiser into your knees, elbows and other ‘knobbly’ bits, to help avoid darker patches. See www.greenpeople.co.uk. 12
Use Locally - Issue 1 December 2016 If your hair is looking a bit frazzled and fed up with all that styling, try treating it to an Ouai Treatment Masque. It takes just 10 minutes for the treatment to soothe and restore your weary locks, leaving them smoother and shinier after just one use. A pack of eight sachets will set you back £25, so it’s not cheap, but worth having in your beauty arsenal for big nights out. See www.spacenk. com.
I don’t know whether the eyes truly are the windows to the soul, but they’re certainly a tattle tale when it comes to late nights. Try Anatomicals Puffy the Eye Bag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches. Three pairs cost around £6 from Amazon or www.glossybox.co.uk. They feel incredibly soothing, and do seem to reduce swelling in just half an hour. Cover up any remaining dark circles with Dry Eye Concealer, £11.95, from www.skinshop.co.uk. While the FRYHUDJH LVQ¡W TXLWH DV à DZOHVV DV some concealers, it makes up for it by helping to moisturise and repair skin. It also goes on smoothly and GRHVQ¡W GUDZ DWWHQWLRQ WR ÀQH OLQHV puffy eyes or dry skin. You can also use the Dry Eye Concealer to calm and cover small patches of eczema and other areas of irritation. Sometimes a spritz of perfume is all you need to perk yourself up before pulling on your heels. Jo Malone are known for their quirky fragrance combinations, and their latest cologne, Basil and Neroli, is no different. It’s got that lovely freshness of neroli, with a herby twist. Playful and warm, the fragrance just seems to improve as the night goes on. Expect plenty of compliments. £43 for 30ml, www.jomalone.co.uk.
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Six Tips for Surviving Christmas
For many of us, Christmas is a special time to spend with loved ones, brightening the darkest days of the year. Unfortunately, though, it can be fraught with stress, family tensions and too many food or alcohol-based temptations. So how can you survive Christmas? 1. Be Prepared Start adding a few Christmas items to each shopping list now, saving you the stress of a massive, last-minute shop. Only the freshest items need to be purchased just beforehand. Bake, prepare and freeze as much as possible in advance. 2. Go Easy on the Alcohol Alcohol is a calorie-heavy appetite stimulant linked to serious health conditions, which lowers inhibitions and affects judgment - so beware voicing long-standing gripes at Christmas and plan your drinking, ensuring you don’t exceed the recommended weekly maximum of 14 units (now applicable to men and women). Never drink on an empty stomach and match each alcoholic drink with a soft one to help your body handle alcohol’s toxins and dehydrating effects. Alcohol absorption depends
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on several factors, so no set amount guarantees you’re under the legal drink-drive limit (and Scotland’s is much lower than the rest of the UK’s). Any amount of alcohol affects judgement and reactions. 3. Remember: Christmas Is About Everyone 7U\ WR UHVROYH IDPLO\ FRQÁLFWV (or agree a temporary truce) before the big day. Consider what everyone (including yourself) wants most from Christmas, but remind them compromises will be UHTXLUHG 7U\ WR ÀQG D IHZ things everyone can enjoy together. Many Christmas adverts portray the exhausted woman, rushing around while everyone else relaxes, as the norm. Don’t let it be. Ensure everyone helps. 4. Be Shrewd with Food Keep a few quick-to-prepare items in stock to feed unexpected visitors, but don’t buy huge quantities of food. You can always top up later. Food poisoning isn’t festive, so ensure all cooks wash and dry their hands. Frozen foods should be properly defrosted and immediately refrigerated or cooked thoroughly (particularly large poultry or joints of meat). Keep raw foods separate from cooked food. Leave enough room in the fridge for cold air to circulate and don’t leave buffets out for more than 4 hours. Healthy festive food: • Removing skin and avoiding butter basting removes around a third of your turkey’s calories and
half its fat. • Choose low-salt gravy mixes and hide the saltshaker. • Swap: o sausage meat for vegetarian sausage mix o goose fat for healthy oils o traditional mince pies for ÀOR RU RSHQ WRS YHUVLRQV o brandy butter or cream for low-fat custard or crème fraiche o crisps, salted nuts and chocolate for plain popcorn, rice cakes, pretzels, unsalted nuts and homemade chocolate-covered fruit (preferably using dark chocolate) 5. Stay Festive Fit An alarming amount of Christmas hospital admissions are due to excessive or unhealthy eating. Include some ‘normal meals’, avoiding excess sugar and salt. Keep portion size sensible and stop eating just as you start to feel full. Ensure you get a good night’s sleep whenever possible, and stay active: a walk burns calories and the daylight and fresh air will help you feel physically and mentally well. 6. Finally... Keep It in Proportion Christmas Day is only one day; most festivities are centred on just one week out of 52. If the turkey’s burnt, laugh; it’s not what matters most. Keep celebrations simple, focusing on what makes you and your loved ones happy. It’s your Christmas. Relax and enjoy it!
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By Katherine Sorrell a reservoir of water – it could need one or two litres every day. (Tip: the Nordmann Fir holds its needles really well.) Decorate generously, but don’t overload your tree, and keep to a limited colour scheme (white, red, green and brown are all great), using natural materials (see box). And, if you wish to add a touch of sparkle, twine the tree with small, plain white fairy lights.
The simplest of festive decorations can sometimes be the most appealing, says interiors expert Katherine Sorrell Who doesn’t love a natural look at home? And especially at Christmas, when present-buying, hosting guests, shopping, cooking and generally rushing around can all get a bit too much. Keeping your decorations simple and rustic is not only attractive and on-trend, but it also makes life easier and can be extremely costeffective. Unpretentious and understated, natural decorations suit every home, large or small, modern or traditional, and make a fabulous, timeless alternative to commercialised glitz and glitter. The centrepiece of this look, ideally, is a real tree, which is best bought from a good local stockist. Choose one that’s as fresh as possible, make a new cut at the bottom, and display in a stand (a wicker basket is perfect) that holds
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By James Baggott
Golf GTI Clubsport S The infotainment system is Volkswagen’s Discover Navigation with a 6.5-inch colour screen - but you can upgrade to the Discover Pro for ÂŁ1,325, which adds a larger screen and DAB radio. You’re missing one or two things – not least of which are the rear seats, replaced with a faux strut brace and cargo net. Cruise control is absent, unusually, leading to an oddly sparse suede steering wheel. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? It drives exactly as you’d expect the car that set the fastest front-wheel-drive lap of the NĂźrburgring ever to drive. It’s really very savage in a straight line, barking through the exhausts with every upshift, and scrubs off speed no less impressively. The sticky Michelin Pilot Cup tyres offer huge amounts of grip, too. On the mixed and drying roads we used, the Clubsport S exhibited a little torque steer if you gave the car some stick, but far less than you might expect. Otherwise, it’s a very neutral car to drive on the road. WHAT DOES THE PRESS THINK? AutoExpress reckons that the Clubsport S has ‘even more involvement and surprising UHĂ€QHPHQW¡ ZKLOH $XWRFDU thinks that it’s ‘by a nose, the very best fast Golf you can buy’. WHAT DO WE THINK? It seems odd to turn a car with such broad credentials into a
WHAT IS IT? It’s the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nßrburgring, a stripped-out hardcore celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Golf GTI and a limited edition collector’s piece all in one. The Golf GTI Clubsport S is the result of asking engineers to do what they can to cement the GTI’s name in the hot hatch pantheon. WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET? Lifting the Golf’s bonnet will reveal the same two-litre, WXUERFKDUJHG SHWURO \RX¡OO ÀQG elsewhere in the Golf range – notably the Golf GTI and Golf R. In this application it’s been tuned up slightly, producing 306hp – broadly similar to the Golf R’s output but with a different exhaust system freeing up a couple of horsepower. That’s paired with the six-speed manual gearbox for weight purposes, as the extra few kilos of the dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) would work against the weight-saving nature of the Clubsport S. WHAT’S THE SPEC LIKE? The GTI Clubsport S is a topVSHFLÀFDWLRQ *ROI DQG LW FRPHV with the appropriate bells and whistles. 28 Use Locally – Partners with Newark
two-seater sports car, especially as the rear compartment trim is still present, but you can’t really ignore the way it drives. The Golf R might be a safer bet for all-weather performance, but the Clubsport S makes a great case for itself on dry roads and doesn’t feel as wrung out as other front-wheel-drive offerings of similar power outputs. Losing the rear seats makes the Clubsport S a bit of a tough sell when silhouette rivals retain the family usability and two-seat competitors are commonly less expensive, but as all of the UK’s allocation of 150 have already been sold, it’s almost a moot point. Model: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S Price: £33,155 Engine: Two-litre, four-cylinder petrol Power: 306hp, 380Nm Max speed: 165mph 0-60mph: 5.7s MPG (combined): 40.4mpg Emissions: 172g/km TARGET BUYERS The performance car enthusiast who loves the Golf but wants a sports car. THE RIVALS Honda Civic Type R, Porsche Cayman, Ford Focus RS KEY SELLING POINTS 1. Limited edition cachet 8Qà DSSDEOH FRUQHULQJ manners 3. Usable real-world performance DEAL CLINCHER It’s no harder to live with than any other Volkswagen Golf
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