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TRICK OR TREAT? A time to wear scary masks and costumes, a time to frighten others, a time for children to knock “Trick or treat?”

But HALLOWEEN means Hallow’s Eve, the night before the Hallows that is before “All Saints’ Day”. A time to reflect.

I do not want to sound morbid but do join me at the beginning of November, a time to remember all our dearest departed who continue living in our memories to replace the empty space they left behind.

6. Piel de Hojalata 7. Rotary 8. Did you know that..?

Finance & Investment 10. Sanitation Licence 50. Don’t just die on me.

Recipe

12. Halloween cup cakes

Food Hall

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In my opinion ¿TRUCO O TRATO? Tiempo de máscaras y disfraces que dan miedo, tiempo para asustar a los demás, tiempo para que los niños llamen a las puertas “truco o trato?”

Pero HALLOWEEN significa víspera de “Todos los Santos”. Un periodo para reflexionar.

No quiero sonar morboso, pero es un tiempo para recordar a todos nuestros seres queridos que fallecieron pero que continúan viviendo en nuestra memoria y así llenar el espacio vacío que dejaron en nuestros corazones.

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Art & Entertainment 38. La melancolía del papel 44. School of Russian Ballet in Marbella 54. Shrinks can show genuine certificates 56. Music 58. Games 60. Film

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Piel de Hojalata A promising new young writer Björn Blanca Van Goch was born in Malaga in 1986. He moved to Holland in 2011 as an Odontologist and an anthropology student. Piel de hojalata is his first book. €15 - Amazon Written in true Castellan Spanish, this book makes excellent easy reading ideal for anyone who would like to learn to enjoy reading in Spanish; the short chapters and the underlying meaning make very pleasant reading.

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ROTARY CLUB ESTEPONA On the 13th September 2016 the ROTARY CLUB OF ESTEPONA presented new school books to the Mayor of Estepona and teachers in order to help the less privileged children with their school material.

The funds for these are currently being raised with the sale of tickets for a draw offering the chance to win a week’s Mediterranean Cruise for 2 persons sailing from Malaga on nthe 7th May 2017. Only 1000 tickets are issued (1 chance in a 1000) at ₏5 per ticket. The last 3 numbers of the National Lottery of the 22nd December will be the winning number.

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Did you know that..?

When William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, he left everything he owned to his daughter Susanna – except his old bed and linen, which he left to his wife. The Times When “American Pie” was released, the single was split in two because the record didn’t have enough room for the whole song – the A-side ran 4:11 and the B-side was 4:31. Metro Ibuprofen linked to heart disease risk. Antiinflammatory drugs used as painkillers can increase the risk of heart disease, especially in the elderly, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. People who had taken drugs such as ibuprofen in the past 14 days had a 19% increased risk of hospital admission for heart failure compared to those who had not. Daily Mail Obesity gene ‘no barrier to weight loss’. People with a gene linked to obesity are just as likely to benefit from a weight loss programme of diet and exercise as those without, Newcastle University researchers say. It was already known that those with the FTO gene are more likely to gain weight, but whether it would make it harder to lose that weight was an unknown quantity. The Guardian Why women lie awake at night. Women who sleep badly should try getting to bed earlier. The results of a small study suggest that women’s circadian clocks – the biological mechanism that controls our sleep-wake cycles – are set, on average, two hours earlier than men’s. But many women defy their natural patterns, and so when they do go to bed, they’re in a more 8

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advanced circadian phase than they should be, and may not sleep well as a result. Daily Express Quote of the week. If you’re more interested in what you’re saying than the person listening to you is, you’re the definition of a boring person.” David Foster Wallace, quoted in The Guardian According to an annual list of the world’s worst airports, Britain’s worst is Luton. It was described as “bleak” and criticized for charging for “virtually everything - beginning with WiFi and ending with the plastic liquid bags for security”. The Observer Theresa May ‘will trigger Article 50 by February’. The UK will trigger Article 50 early next year, according to Donald Tusk. The European Council President says Theresa May has told him the UK could be ready to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union by February. The timing of the process has been shrouded with uncertainty, but Tusk claims: “Prime Minister May was very open and honest with me”. The Independent UK economy ‘to stall over the next two years’.

Growth will slow to a near standstill this year with weakness until at least the end of 2018, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. In its first economic forecast since the Brexit vote, the BCC will cut its forecasts for gross domestic product growth from 2.2% to 1.8% for this year. Next year, growth is expected to slow from the 2.3% originally projected to 1%, the weakest rate since 2009.

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Sanitation Licence As explained by:

The Sanitary licence is essential to certify that an establishment handling food is keeping an acceptable standard of sanitation and hygiene control.

In order to obtain the licence, the business needs to present a detailed description of its procedures prepared by an authorised sanitation technician, which is proof that the sanitary aspects of the establishment are periodically being reviewed and supervised by a qualified sanitary inspector.

Sanitation authorities normally inspect the premises before issuing a permanent sanitary licence. They inspect the entire premises, the refrigerators; utilities etc‌ and determine whether these meet the required standards. They also review the distribution channels, most importantly, the origin of the company’s products. All suppliers also need to have a sanitary licence.

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The preparation required for the company to obtain the licence frequently involves: 1. A pre-examination detailing the requirements needed to obtain a successful evaluation by Sanitary Authorities and advice on the changes to implement.

2. Preparation of technical documentation in which the procedures are explained.

3. Implementation of self-control hygiene plans and training of supervisors.

4. Submission of application forms, payment of tax and following up on results.

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This month the Chef at KOKOMO recommends

Halloween cup cakes

Ingredients For the cupcakes • 140g/5oz butter, softened • 250g/9oz caster sugar • 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 150g/5½oz plain flour • 75g/2½oz self-raising flour • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 50g/2oz cocoa powder • 200ml/7fl oz buttermilk or plain yoghurt For the marshmallow icing • 250g/9oz sugar • 120g/4½oz golden syrup • 4 free-range eggs, whites only • 2 tbsp chocolate sugar strands 12

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Method • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

Line twelve muffin tins with muffin cases.

• For the cakes, beat together the butter and sugar with a hand-held mixer until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time beating well. Add the vanilla extract with the last of the egg.

• Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and cocoa into a bowl. Gently fold the flour mix into the butter mixture with the buttermilk until mooth.

• Place a dessertspoonful of the batter into each muffin case, bake for 20 minutes until firm to the touch. Place on a wire rack to cool.

• For the icing, place the sugar, golden syrup and four tablespoons of water into a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved then bring to the boil for 5-6 minutes until it reaches 115C/239F. Measured with a sugar thermometer. Remove from the heat.

• Whisk the egg whites with a hand-held mixer until it forms soft peaks. Then, on a low speed, pour in the sugar syrup in a thin steady stream.

• When all added increase the speed of the mixer and mix for about 10 minutes until the icing is completely cool, thick and glossy. Do not skimp on the whipping.

• With a piping bag fitted with a large plain nozzle, pipe a circle of icing onto each cupcake, then, holding the bag upright over the centre of the cake, pipe a tall mound of icing to form a small peak on the top.

• Add chocolate sugar strands for eyes or any decoration you fancy. The icing will keep out of the fridge but make sure it doesn’t get too hot or the it will melt

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Bodegon Gallery is a family run business offering a unique experience combining a first class restaurant with an incredible collection of fine wines.

A GALLERY of the finest wines, champagnes and liqueurs not readily available in wine shops to accompany a superb meal prepared to perfection. This is by far the best way to judge your wines and of course your food.

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Our aim is to provide a singular experience for select clients who appreciate the differences between some of the best international wines.

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While enjoying your experience, you may also wish to try some of our different wines from the GALLERY, we are certain you will find more than one that pleases you.

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Bodegon Gallery Wine Club & Restaurant This month introduce:

Entrechuelos, the best wine of Andalucia GRAPE VARITIES Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo y Cabernet Sauvignon harvested at night grapes from only from the Cortijo de Torrecera vineyard.

This wine is aged for 6 months in French oak barrels and for 6 months in bottle before marketing; it will mature further. It should be served between 20ยบ and 23ยบ C.

This wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and for 12 months in bottle before marketing. It will mature for several years more. It should be served between 20ยบ and 23ยบ C

COLOR & TASTE

COLOR & TASTE

Bright, lively cherry red with a violet rim with wood aromas mellowed by red berries flavours.

The taste is round and elegant with hints of vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa that appears in the pleasant aftertaste.

Lively and deep cherry red with an aroma of seasoned red berries and traces of balsamic hints with well integrated wood aromas. The taste is very long, round and well balanced with clear balsamic seasoned red berries and soft wood notes followed by vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa hints in the aftertaste.

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Diabetes:

An increasingly common condition As explained by Dr. Luis Hidalgo, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Director at HC Marbella International Hospital.

there is insufficient insulin or if cells do not respond well to insulin, blood sugar levels rise and this is the cause of diabetes.

A global report on diabetes, conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), reveals that according to estimates, 422 million adults worldwide had diabetes in 2014 compared to 108 million in 1980.

But this disease raises many questions in peoples’ minds; in a recent news bulletin it was referred to as the silent killer.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

So, what is diabetes?

Because although it might not cause any symptoms and the patient may not feel unwell, over time diabetes can cause serious problems; if not treated correctly it can lead to: • Heart attacks • Stroke (cerebral infarct) • Kidney disease

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On many occasions diabetes does not produce any symptoms. If they do occur they can include: need to urinate frequently, thirst, weight loss, blurred vision…

Why should we worry about it?

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Sight problems, including blindness Pain or loss of feeling in the hands and feet Need for amputation of the fingers or toes

How can I find out if I have diabetes?

To do this you will need to have a blood test to measure the concentration of glucose (sugar) in your blood.

What are the risk factors?

The following are factors that have been identified to increase the risk of diabetes: • Being overweight • Being over 45 years of age • Family history of diabetes mellitus • Sedentary lifestyle • Having given birth to a baby weighing more than 4.1 Kg or diabetes in pregnancy • High blood pressure • Increased blood cholesterol (“hypercholesterolaemia” • Polycystic ovary syndrome At HC Marbella we recommend a blood test to rule out diabetes in individuals who are overweight and have one of the other risk factors. Anyone else over 45 years of age should also be tested.

How is diabetes treated?

There are many drugs that can be used to control blood glucose levels. Some people need to take tablets which help the body produce more insulin or which help the insulin to be more effective. Others need medication which cannot be taken orally but needs to be given via a small injection. This includes insulin and a new group of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Keeping blood glucose within normal limits helps to prevent problems caused by diabetes; however this is only one aspect that requires attention. High blood pressure and high cholesterol frequently cause more serious problems than high blood sugar. Diabetics are 2 to 3 times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke; this is why diabetics often need medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels and reduce that risk.

Medication is not the only important tool in the management of diabetes. The Mediterranean Diet is recommended. This includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals with a limited amount of meat, fried foods or foods rich in saturated fat (“bad” fats). Regular physical exercise is also important to avoid being overweight.

‘No smoking’ is essential.

Can diabetes be prevented?

It is possible to reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes. The most important thing that you can do is to control your weight and avoid obesity. If you are already diabetic losing weight can also improve your health and help to control your blood sugar levels. Physical exercise also aids in the prevention and control of the disease

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Opinión

La melancolía del papel Gustavo Ángel Lorca Carrero

Cuando leí por primera vez “rednaeoK darnoK lraK” era un niño, y se me erizaron los vellos de los brazos, la librería de Karl Konrad Koreander, donde podías encontrar cualquier libro imaginable y donde Bastian robaría la imposible “Historia interminable”, que me ha acompañado hasta mi madurez en su hueco preferente de la estantería.

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Por supuesto, la librería donde compré mi ejemplar era mucho más pedestre, un pequeño local junto a una Iglesia con los volúmenes de moda en el momento y algunos enseres para los estudiantes. Ya no existe. Y no es porque sus dueños, una pareja encantadora que conocía cada uno de los títulos expuestos, se haya jubilado, o haya decidido emprender otro negocio más lucrativo, es que las librerías han dejado de existir.

En 2014, un artículo de El País, llamaba la atención sobre la disminución de las ventas de libros en papel, frente a la subida del formato digital, al parecer no era proporcional, la piratería estaba afectando las ventas. En 2015 ya solo resistían algunas grandes cadenas y unos pocos héroes que aún resisten el asedio de ceros y unos aun sabiendo que es tratar de detener la marea con un muro de arena.

A finales de 2016 hasta las grandes cadenas están bajando las persianas y los pequeños negocios han tenido que reinventarse.

La tinta electrónica ha cambiado lo que llaman “hábitos de consumo”, un sistema que que dibuja las páginas en nuestros ebook sin cansar la vista. Pantallas táctiles, baterías que duran semanas, capacidad para almacenar más libros de los que podrás leer en la vida… ¿Alguien da más?

Sin embargo, los propios libreros, impresores y editores, pugnan por buscar su hueco en el mercado salvaje. Hace dos años, la unión de editores abrió “Todos tus libros. com” con la intención de dar a conocer las novedades impresas y dónde adquirirlas. Las librerías que resisten el envite se han llenado de cómics, guías y libros de colección que pierden sentido en los lectores electrónicos.

Aún queda artillería.

El coleccionismo necesita el objeto coleccionado, casi nadie colecciona archivos digitales por el placer de almacenarlos, el coleccionista busca materiales clasificables, tangibles, y a ser posible, susceptibles de ser expuestos. Es por eso que los libros impresos están abandonando esas ediciones “de bolsillo” para convertirse en auténticas obras de arte. Ilustraciones preciosistas, serigrafiados, material adicional, algún boceto o apuntes descartados… cualquier añadido que lo haga diferente del producto digital y replicable, algo que haga al comprador pensar que merece el espacio en su expositor, o que encaja en su colección.

El comprador sigue existiendo, pero ahora se ha vuelto más exigente, ya no se compra solo una buena historia, sino un buen objeto. El coleccionista se ha vuelto el mejor cliente, y todos tenemos un poco de esto.

Sin embargo, aunque me puede a veces la melancolía del papel, de las charlas y las horas recorriendo librerías para encontrar ese volumen, no puedo dejar de comprender el porqué de este cambio de paradigma. Los libros digitales son sustancialmente más baratos que los físicos, por no hablar de la variedad y calidad de los cientos de obras gratuitas a un click de distancia. La facilidad de reproducción y distribución inmediata y la posibilidad de adquirir obras en otras lenguas que jamás serían publicadas en la nuestra.

Cada vez se publican más libros que el anterior y sin embargo se venden menos, y no importa, sé que este año, algún niño de nueve años, ya sea en su ebook o en el libro que guardaba su padre, leerá que Bastian ha llegado a la librería de “Karl Konrad Koreander” y sabrá que ha llegado para cambiar Fantasía. Esas estanterías no podrá llevárselas nadie.

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We all know the importance of dental care, however brushing your teeth regularly is important and basic but only part of what one has to do to maintain a healthy set of teeth and smile.

Both clinics in San Pedro and Estepona are equipped with the latest state of the art equipment and to show their intention to do their utmost for their patients, they offer the first consultation free of charge.

The first thing one needs is a reliable and professional dental clinic, this is to safeguard not just the look of your smile but to avoid unforeseen complications.

The dental health of their patients is of paramount importance this is why they offer the highest quality treatments at the lowest possible prices, not only so but they can also offer payments by monthly instalments for the more complex and expensive treatments.

The fact that CENTRO DENTAL ORTIZ BAYER has been established since 1990 is certainly a recommendation also backed by a quality control certification issued by the Official Dentists’ Association in Malaga and supported by the fact that our professionals are all certified.

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SCHOOL OF RUSSIAN BALLET IN MARBELLA

I am sure that when I mention the famous Mariinsky Ballet of St. Petersburg the whole concept of a Russian classical ballet school comes into perspective.

Regina Zarhina, director and founder of the school, was trained in St Petersburg and is well known for teaching classical ballet all over the world, even in as far places as Japan, Australia and U.S.A. There are no Russian ballet schools anywhere in Southern Spain, therefore she chose to open a school in Marbella to provide the benefits of this very fine art to the large international community of the Costa del Sol. 44

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To be a classical ballet dancer, female or male, you do not need to be Russian, but it is certainly the best training one can have and although the Russian style of teaching is rather strict, Regina has adapted her lessons to the western world.

The level of her classes start from novices as young as three years of age to advanced professional dancers of any age. Although ballet training is vigorous and demanding, it can also

be fun when combined with learning of the appreciation of art, music and the harmony of one’s own body and mind.

There are many famous dancers of all nationalities: Russians Rudolf Nureyev, Vladimir Vasiliev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Anna Pavlova, British Margot Fonteyn, German Friedemann Vogel, French Sylvie Guillem and Elizabeth Platel, and many more. Of course not everyone can make the headlines but the training as a child is an excellent preparation for a future life.

There is a good number of girl students attending the school but boys seem to be too timid to join despite the fact that some of the best known dancers are males. Regina states that she would like to see more boys attending her classes. Have you seen the film “BILLY ELLIOTT”?

I certainly recommend watching it, not just for the story but also to see Jamie Bell in action, it is an eye opener.

You have an opportunity to see her pupils performing The Nutcracker at the Teatro Felipe VI in Estepona on 10th of December.

You can always contact Regina and arrange for a free trial class, it may well be the best thing you do for your child’s future, her phone number is +34 667 002 542 and for further details see www.rusballetspain.com

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Hyperbaric oxygen and sport RECOVERY FOR THE ELITE WITHIN YOUR REACH The main reason for prescribing hyperbaric medicine is to promote healing and eliminate inflammation and edema. It has been applied to athletes for years to speed recovery from sports injuries and even to enhance their physical performance. More and more athletes are using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to speed recovery. For instance, we know that the Real Madrid players, Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez are users of hyperbaric medicine.

Perhaps this illustrates how it is possible to recover in days from injuries that us ordinary mortals would need a prolonged convalescence for. As their trainers apply the benefits of hyperbaric medicine so can you also receive them in Estepona and it is available to anyone.

It is quite simple. Pure oxygen applied at a suitable pressure becomes a medicament that enters the body and promotes healing by reducing heart rate.

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In sport there are many benefits. During exercise oxygen demand is 20 times higher, so if the dilation of existing vessels is improved the creation of new ones is also improved, and when inside the hyperbaric chamber improved physical performance is guaranteed.

The increased oxygenation also promotes concentration, strengthens the immune system and increases the speed of recovery from injuries. The explanation is simple: Injuries cause swelling and this prevents the normal flow of oxygen to injured areas.

Given that oxygen is critical in the healing and recovery of fractures, it is understandable that going through the hyperbaric chamber helps, because what it does is reduce edema and muscle contracture by increasing the flow of oxygen to the tissues affected and therefore helps healing.

At the same time, the high pressure oxygen promotes the production of collagen, which is essential in the healing process. And here

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But it is not necessary to suffer a fracture or tear to benefit from hyperbaric oxygen, the camera also helps to recover after normal training as it lowers blood levels of lactate that cause painful cramps..

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FINANCE

Don’t just die on me.

Talk to me first!

I often ask myself why every creature on earth has to die.

We have seen our grandparents and members of our family die, with greater frequency que have also seen our pets die; all to leave a great sense of emptiness in our hearts.

Death is inevitable nobody can escape it, we all know it, and so what do we do about it? We just sweep it under the carpet and ignore it hoping it will go away while we carry on with our lives. It is a silent acceptance of fate and a silent hope that the final day is as far away in the future as possible.

In reality the thought is always present in our minds, life itself reminds us of it every day but we just don’t talk about it especially when it refers to our own self.

No, it is not a sign of cowardice to talk about our own death; it is not selfish either provided you find someone willing to talk to you about it. I do not mean about the spiritual side of it, for that you need a priest or an afterlife belief. I mean talk about your earthy concerns and even fears in preparation to the final departure and what happens to your body and those you leave behind.

Talk to me!! Call me!! I do not have a vaccine to cure death but I have a lot of answers to your questions.

Answers that will put you mind at rest before your body.

Whatever your doubts, whatever your questions do not hesitate to call me and I shall be as sincere as one can be. You see, I deal with death every day of my life!

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PRET A PORTER

The NEW ROMANTIC look or how a tie transforms your appearance

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And the proof that this trend is renewed and conquering is in the ‘street style’. Identifying trends can sometimes be chaotic, especially with the rhythm and and changes within this industry: for some February means winter of next year, others prefer to present summer; low cost stores recover pieces from previous seasons, so ...yes. It may be complicated, but generally there are some major trends that are all embracing and rise to a position of honour followed by an absolute majority (ie, when designers and mass insiders accept it and everyone knows that it is “fashionable”) and others that appear almost out of

nowhere, making little noise but irretrievably transforming the looks.

The latest to join the list? Ribbons Yes, it is true that they have always widely been associated with a classic style in naive shades, sweet and almost boyish. But if the romance is reinventing itself, it is one of its greatest symbols too.

The street style of the latest fashion weeks has spoken loud and clear: forget those college images or those worthy of Blair Waldorf and let the ribbons demonstrate their full potential and conquer territories (perhaps unexplored) that enclose within the promise of a ‘cool factor.

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Shrinks can show genuine certificates This month the Prickly Pair get a bit of life coaching from some helpful souls, calling themselves ‘Lifestyle Consultants’ after all we are not too proud to admit that we may have made the odd little mistake in the past and could do with advice from a kind soul now and then.

YI would be the first to admit that life can be a bit of a challenge from time to time and I do like to think of myself as one of nature’s more open minded types. In fact it has always been my maxim for life that we should try any avenue that leads to our eventually becoming a better person and 54

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not being afraid to ask for help along life’s highway. So what do lifestyle consultants offer that a good spliff doesn’t?

Well it seems, according to one such menace, that your thoughts create your reality and that you can overcome life’s challenges, using the power of your mind. Now I am no expert, but haven’t human beings been doing this for themselves ever since they crawled out of the primeval soup? So why have a group of women, and some barely out of their teens, have popped up all over the place presuming to tell world-weary adults how to live their lives?

Simple, these irritating, spoilt, only child, obnoxious mares, probably failed at shorthand, hair dressing, baby-sitting or any number of other pastimes traditionally set aside for them. You have to wonder therefore; just what kind of people would call to their home a young woman with about as much savvy of the real world as a long time Alzheimer´s sufferer for a session of verbal nonsense? I would guess that the clientele fall into just a few categories; old ladies, whose own daughters or granddaughters have abandoned them because they are terminally boring, gullible like minded souls with a completely dormant organ between their ears and dirty old men!

For a bit of research into life coaching, as this latest farcical fad calls itself, I looked up a few sites on the internet and amongst all the usual b****cks, the bare bones of the matter seems to be, that there are no recognized certificates or diplomas in the field of life coaching.

Well there’s a surprise! I didn’t think there would be for one minute; so why do some of these witches I have noticed recently have more letters after her name than a top brain surgeon?

Simple, one told me, they use what is described as an interior design diploma. Now I have nothing against anybody who makes a living extracting money from people who should know better; what I do object to is

the falsification of qualifications to do so; after all, any con man/woman worth their salt, should be able to make their living on shear b*****it alone.

It is not only immoral, but is probably illegal to con your way into someone’s home by quoting a bunch of falsified diplomas to do so. To give them their due however; the majority of these crones can talk the hind leg off a donkey and it is this confidence, built up via a lifetime of Mummy and Daddy telling them how clever and special they are, that will see them continuing to lead vacuous lives right up until some poor sod has the misfortune to marry them, and probably dump them.

The way some of today’s youngsters seem to be going, you could argue that it is refreshing to see that at least a few young people are pursuing a more spiritual existence; by the same token however, at least with a hoodie the threat of danger is obvious; with a Holistic Lifestyle Consultant it isn’t and it is much slower and more painful to be bored to death!

QUOTE : A woman has appeared in court charged with conning Premier League footballers out of thousands of pounds while working as their ‘lifestyle coach’. Mail online 6 November 2013

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Sebastian Gladstone now gives us the

Official Singles Chart Top 10 at the moment as follows.

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Gaming: This month I am introducing another couple of absolutely epic games that are guaranteed to impress gamers. Sebastian

STEEP Steep is an extreme sports game set in the Alps, an open world free for players to explore. The game can be played from either a first-person or third-person perspective, which can be switched instantly at players will. The game also utilizes the GoPro camera during races. The four main activities available in the game include skiing, wingsuit flying, snowboarding, and paragliding. Players can switch between these activities by using the game’s menu wheel.

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This is an action hack/slash video game set in a fantasy medieval period. Players can choose from three different factions, The Legion, The Chosen, and The Warborn representing knight, samurai, and Vikings respectively. Each faction has four classes. The Vanguard class is “wellbalanced” with excellent offense/defense. The Assassins is fast, very efficient in dueling enemies, but cause less damage to enemies. The Heavies are resistant to damage and suitable for holding captured points, though their attacks are slow. The “Hybrids” is a combination of the three and is capable of using uncommon skills.

Initial release date: FEBRUARY, 14 Publisher: UBISOFT Developers: UBISOFT MONTREAL Platforms: PLAYSTATION 4, XBOX ONE & MICROSOFT PC Modes: SINGLE PLAYER & MULTIPLAYER

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COMING SOON

by Sebastian

ROGUE ONE : A STAR WARS STORY

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Film Synopsis “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

Cast Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Ben Mendelsohn

UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS

Film Synopsis Vampire death dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) fights to end the eternal war between the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her.

Cast Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Charles Dance

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THE GREAT WALL

Film Synopsis “The Great Wall” tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic structure.

Cast Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Tian Jing

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

Film Synopsis The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.

Cast Eddie Redmayne, Ezra Miller, Colin Farrell

JACK REACHER

Film Synopsis Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever.

Cast Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge

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Things to remember when driving in Spain A few tips to play by the rules in case of a “It’s more than my job’s worth” copper.

If stopped by the police, you may be asked for and must have at all times your passport/ ID, your driving licence, proof of insurance, and your vehicle registration. If you drive without a licence you can be arrested with an automatic sentence of 6 months in prison.

Your car equipment must include at least one EU approved red warning triangle and one EU approved reflective jacket, spare light bulbs, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, a spare wheel, and a sticker indicating the nationality of the car.

You must give way to traffic approaching from your left, especially at roundabouts!

Careful at zebra crossings, pedestrians believe you can read their minds and do not even look before crossing,.

On motorways you must indicate before overtaking, only overtake on the left, and indicate again before pulling back into the nearside lane.

You must wear your reflective jacket if you get out of the car on a highway, especially if the police stops you.

Wearing seat-belts is obligatory - in the front and the back seats.

Children under 12 cannot travel in the front of a car without a child-seat/booster.

It is illegal for a driver to use a mobile phone, not even when stopped at the roadside.

If you wear glasses for driving, you must carry a spare pair in the car.

Spanish drink-driving laws are very strict.

Best not to drink at all if you are driving Parking is also prohibited in areas where the curb is painted yellow.

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Toll roads, motorways 120Km/h (75mph)

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