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COVER MODEL : Janice Sampere PUBLISHER & MARKETING BRYAN ZAMMIT
EDITOR IN CHIEF & SALES BIANCA ZAMMIT
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
FASHION, BEAUTY & HEALTH Style Me Up! This Month - The White Maxi Dress B’s Guide to Wearing Denim
Couture - Back to Nature Fashion Hottest In Store This Month Ombre Hair - The Catwalk Guide to Good Two-Tone 7 MInutes to Thinner Thighs Get Rid of Acne! 10 of the Best Blemish Busting Products Think Pink for Spring 2015 8 Great Reasons to Eat Pomegranates Avoid Premature Aging Spring Wedding Catering Ideas The Proposal Guide to a First Date
HOUSE & HOME
Popular Kitchen Layout & Floor Plan Ideas 10 Tips for Incorporating Spring Pastels Into Your Home
FEATURES
8 Behind the Crown - Year in Review - Miss Glamour 2014 Denille Patterson
CHRISTOPHER BORGE
Contributing Writer Sean Acris
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Contributing PHOTOGRAPHERS Mark Galliano Ulookfierce.com
EVERY ISSUE
B Obsessions - Fringing Revlon Showcase - Colorstay Shadowlinks Totally Exposed - John Cortes
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING Joanna Kustra
Cover Makeup Artist Debbie Goodman
Cover Hair Stylist
34 7 Inspiring Ways to Become an Empowered Woman 48 The Cost of Steroids
Natalie Blyth
Cover STYLIST Bianca Zammit
Cover Clothes & Accessories IsoLAbella 211 Main Street
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Gib Social Scene Horoscopes Confessions Of... Raju Purswani
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Summer, autumn and winter may have their fans, but spring is clearly the best season. Spring marks the end of blistering winter and the transitional period to scorching summer. We can finally ditch the winter layers and opt for something lighter, brighter and much more fun. We absolutely love this time of year and always look forward to the fresh, bright and uplifting energy of the season. When you take the time to do a little spring-cleaning, everything feels even better. The whole house feels lighter, cleaner, and brighter. Physical clutter creates mental clutter. If you want more space to create a healthy, blissful and radiant life, it’s time to spring clean and de-clutter!
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Onto this month’s magazine, gone are the days where women were weak and dependent. Nowadays most women strive to be strong and independent. No matter what others say, it’s good to be an empowered woman and encourage other women to be stronger and happier as well. It doesn’t mean that men are weak, but sometimes you can cope with a situation without their help. Turn to page 34 and find out ‘7 Inspiring Ways to Become an Empowered Woman’. Being an empowered woman is not as difficult as you think. Find that power in yourself and use it to improve people’s lives as well as your own life. Although some men seem to be afraid of powerful women, it doesn’t mean you should be weak in order to find your love. Be yourself and people will love you no matter how powerful you are. In the men’s section, this month we explore the murky world of muscle-enhancing chemicals, finding out what the side effects are and why they’re best left alone. Turn to pages 48-49 to discover ‘The Cost of Steroids’. Steroids are no longer just the preserve of scarily swollen bodybuilders. They can now be found in almost every sporting arena, where men who want bulging muscles without the hard work are using them in increasing numbers. They get the desirable anabolic effects, which means massive protein synthesis and bigger muscles, fast. But they also get androgenic effects, which means male secondary sexual characteristics. You’re looking at acne, aggression and a deepening of the
voice. High blood pressure, depression, aggression, liver disease and even muscle weakness are also side effects of anabolic drug abuse. Who would have thought that in 2003, a local beauty pageant spearheaded by Glamour Creations would become a wellestablished production company in Gibraltar, which continues to deliver professional beauty pageants for young women in our community. Miss Glamour gives these ladies an opportunity to embrace their individual creativity and personalities. A year on, Miss Glamour 2014 has kept busy with photo shoots, prize giving and events. Turn to pages 8-11 and read ‘Behind the Crown: Year in Review - Miss Glamour 2014, Denille Patterson’ and find out how Miss Glamour has changed her life, her personal life and her views on beauty pageants and life in general. On a final note we would like to remind everyone that over the spring season comes the First Holy Communions and Confirmations in Gibraltar. Don’t forget to book your table early at either Mamma Mia (200 64444) or at Paparazzi Café Restaurant (200 69966) to celebrate with your child. Both menus can be found within the magazine. Last but definitely not at the very least, we would like to wish our not so baby Sofia Lauren a very Happy 3rd Birthday. You have completely changed our lives. One of the best things about being her parents is knowing that there is always something more important in life. No matter what goes on at work, Sofia is always there to keep us sane and balanced – “Because nothing else matters!” We hope you have a delightful spring and spend some time soaking up the sun and relaxing.
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Balmain Fringed Leather Biker Jacket £2,637.50
Altuzarra Suffolk Fringed Crepe Blazer £987.50
Rosantica Anemone Gold Dipped Onyx Necklace £400 By Malene Birger Sunda Fringed Leather Belt £142
Fringing For fall/winter 2014, we saw designers casually dip a toe into fringe, testing the waters with small-scale detailing on jumpers and skirts. But for spring/summer 2015, we’re no longer on the cusp (or should we say, fringe) of the trend - designers have taken things to a whole new frontier with fringed dresses that edge on eveningwear status. Yes, the Western trimming has undergone a high-fashion facelift. There’s nothing like a little flyaway fringing to add a flirty finish to a red carpet look, or an off-duty one, for that matter. Whether it’s on a bag, a biker jacket or a floor-sweeping gown, it’s the statementmaker of the season.
Talitha Fringed Suede Vest £1,475
DKNY Fringed Crepe Mini Skirt £208
Hervé Léger Rebekah Fringed Bandage Gown £1,062.50
Tibi Jack Fringed Leather Slides £275 Kotur James Fringed Elaphe Clutch £458 Tory Burch Fringed Macramé Leather Tote £546
Gucci Fringed Suede Sandals £400
Balmain Embellished Leather Mini Skirt £3,417 BMAG 6
Isabel Marant Alfie Fringed Silk Gilet £454
Miu Miu Fringed Intarsia Knitted Sweater £821
Pierre Hardy Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag £642
Sonia Rykiel Cropped Fringed Knitted Sweater £450
Who would have thought that in 2003, a local beauty pageant spearheaded by Glamour Creations would become a well-established production company in Gibraltar, which continues to deliver a professional beauty pageant for young women in our community. Miss Glamour gives these ladies an opportunity to embrace their individual creativity and personalities. A year on, Denille Patterson, Miss Glamour 2014 has kept busy, we don’t want to give away too much so read on and find out what she has been up to, her views on beauty pageants and life in general.
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Valentino Studded Two Tone Leather Sandals £479
Ashley Pittman Umbo Set of 6 Horn & Gold Tone Bangles £395
Aurélie Bidermann Organic Feathers Gold Necklace £871
Cutler & Gross Round Frame Gold Plated Mirrored Sunglasses £375 Roberto Cavalli Broderie Anglaise Cotton Maxi Dress £2,087.50
Proenza Schouler The PS11 Arme De L’Amour Reverse Classic Leather Shoulder Bag Chevron Gold Plated Ring £1,150 £175
K Jacques St Tropez Epicure Leather Sandals £150
Ashley Pittman Nuru Set of 5 Horn & Gold Tone Bangles £295
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Lele Sadoughi Flat Tassel Gold Plated Necklace £150
Le Specs Vertigo Gold Tone Round Frame Mirrored Sunglasses £50 Madewell Shirred Crinkled Cotton & Silk Blend Maxi Dress £142 BMAG 14
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You may have noticed, but denim is back in a big way this season. Designers, from Marques Almeida to Burberry, offered different catwalk incarnations of this most versatile of materials and the high street has followed suit. Denim is no more limited to just jeans. From dungarees to Seventies flares, find out how to work the trend; discover which washes are the most flattering; and how to master double denim.
Donna Ida Cropped Trousers £175 Carin Webster Pinstripe Slouchy Trousers £225
Mother Denim Embroidered Jacket £520
Etoile Isabel Marant Embroidered Jacket £245
DVF Indigo Stretch Flares £278
Gap Girlfriend Distressed Jeans £44.95
Gap Denim Bomber £44.95
Alexa Chung Ruffle offthe-shoulder Dress £195 Tabitha Simmons Slip-On Vans £375
All Saints Frayed Dress £98
Tabitha Simmons Strappy Sandals with Wooden Heel £435
MiH Desert Denim Tunic £185
MiH Seventies Shirt Dress £295 Zara Ripped Cut-Offs £19.99 BMAG 16
New Look A-Line HighWaisted Skirt £19.99
Toast Indigo Dungarees £145
Stella McCartney Cut-Away Dress £460
The couture catwalks were all about going back to nature: wild blooms unfolding beneath wheatsheaf brims at Viktor & Rolf; floral-smothered puff sleeves and hems at Chanel’s paper garden party; bamboo leaves splaying out across signature Armani PrivÊ shimmering eveningwear and blossom-printed macs and beaded ballgowns at Dior. Mother Nature never looked more beautiful.
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Embroidered Tulle Gown £9,762.50
Mini Painted Textured Leather Shoulder Bag £817
Striped Silk Jersey Tank £346
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Cotton Blend Lace Jacket £1,754
Obsedia Bracelet in Tomato Red Leather £304
Clutch in Gold Tone Brass £1,275
Lace-Up Stretch Jersey Bodysuit £1,404
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Shark Lock Cutout Ankle Boots in Black Leather £758
Printed Leather, Raffia & Canvas Wedge Sandals £292
The Rockstud Medium Leather Backpack £1,712.50
Studded Suede Mini Dress £4,367
Gold Tone Bracelet £300
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Bow Embellished Leather & Patent Leather Mules £467
Embellished Printed Cady Mini Dress £3,071 Floral Cotton Blend Cloqué Pencil Skirt £620
Crochet Knit Cotton Polo Shirt £375
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Looking for some ombre inspiration? Look no further than these two-tone styles spotted on the catwalks.
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Gisele’s sun kissed ombre waves are perfection; we’d expect nothing less from her. Ask your stylist for a free-painting ‘balayage’ technique for a more natural finish.
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Focus on the front face-framing sections of hair to make an impact without adding too much colour. This also mirrors a natural sunkissed effect.
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Grow out bleached blonde locks for a graduated two-tone look. Slick down locks in a centre parting for a fashion forward finish.
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Ombre is one of the more lowmaintenance hair colours as it continues to look great as it grows out. You can also go for a complete change by cutting off the bleached ends when you’re bored of the two-tone style.
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Graduated grown-out roots with mostly blonde locks are gaining popularity - the look is known as ‘sombre’, subtle ombre.
The easiest way to get involved in the trend? Just grow your roots an extra couple of inches. You’ll save some money too!
Leave lower layers a darker, natural shade so you can blend colour more easily and create awesome multi-tonal plaits and braids come summer.
To make your ombre look catwalk-worthy, slick roots down to make them darker with a wetlook gel.
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Ombre is great for adding more volume and texture to long, fine hair.
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If ombre is just way too boring for you, why not try Prada’s anti-dipdye, an upside-down take on the trend.
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Jourdan Dunn shows how the trend can work on shorter hairstyles. We love JD’s wavy lob with sun-kissed tips.
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Keep bleached tips to the very end for a more subtle look.
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For a subtler take on the trend take ends just one or two tones lighter.
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Those blessed with natural blonde locks can get in on the trend too, just take your ends to a white-blonde hue.
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This blonde-to-black colour is not for the faint-hearted.
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This Tibi model’s two-tone locks are gorgeous.
Work with tones that suit your skin tone; ask your stylist whether you’d look best with warm or cooler blonde tones and stick within the colour family of your natural hair colour.
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Do you want thinner thighs but you are not sure how to achieve this? Thighs rubbing up against one another, feeling sweaty and plain uncomfortable? Don’t feel doomed. Drop the fear of disappointment and get up to do something about it. Life doesn’t happen to you, you make life happen. So work for results with some thigh toning exercises. If you do these exercises combined with making healthier eating choices, you can achieve your goal. So let’s get moving with 7 minutes to thinner thighs. 1. JOG IN PLACE To elevate your heart rate and work the larger muscle groups in your legs, begin your 7-minute workout by jogging in place for one minute. As you progress through the minute, gradually run quicker, pump your arms and pick your legs up as you work for thinner thighs! 2. SQUATS To target your thighs, butt and leg muscles, drop your body down into a squat and hold for one minute. Make sure you have your weight in your heels and your body upright. A minute squat hold, although it may seem easy, will be challenging but well worth it! This exercise will help you do the trick in toning your thighs. So have a seat and smile because you are working your body! 3. JUMP SQUATS As you are in your squat hold position, jump up and let all the power in your legs explode. Repeat for one minute, aiming for 25 jump squats to work your legs. Just make sure you drop down into a seated position in between each squat. Not that you are out of breath, just 3 minutes into the workout, are you ready for more? 4. HIGH KNEES Jog in place and now get your legs up high to work your hamstrings and legs. Get your legs up high, raise your heart rate and give it all you’ve got for one minute! Great job, you are working it like a rock star! 5. V SQUATS Put your legs in a V position and drop your body down into a V squat to target your inner thighs. Repeat for one minute. This exercise feels like a stretch when you do it but the soreness lasts for days. Why? Because this exercise truly targets your inner thighs. 6. LUNGES Walk forward and drop your leg down 90 degrees into a lunge. Then repeat on the other side. Continue to alternate, targeting each leg for one minute. This exercise isolates the leg muscles of each leg to give you great results. So get lunging to slimmer thighs! 7. REVERSE KICKS Lean forward and kick behind you to work your butt and legs. Kick with power, energy and purpose, alternating your legs for one minute. Make sure to keep a strong core and maintain your balance when you perform your reverse kicks. And do not forget to have some fun in the process! BMAG 24
Can you believe all you just did in just 7 minutes? With just 7 minutes of those exercises and clean eating, you will see your thighs become tight and toned. Remember, these exercises are a great foundation but making healthy food choices is critical to see optimal results. Every choice you make paves the path of the future that lies ahead for you.
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Pomegranates have fantastic health and beauty benefits. They are delicious and versatile. You can use pomegranates in salads, rice dishes, meat dishes, smoothies, yogurts, and drink a pomegranate juice. One pomegranate has around 100 seeds in it and contains around 100 calories, making it a perfect low calorie snack for dieters. Pomegranates can also help to ward off a number of serious diseases, including cancer and heart disease. Check out some of the best reasons to add pomegranates to your eating plan.
1. Pomegranates help to reduce bad cholesterol
Pomegranates are fortified with potent antioxidants that help reduce bad cholesterol, lower high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. It’s best to eat a pomegranate a day or add them to healthy meals, including salads and smoothies.
2. Pomegranates are low in sugar
6. Pomegranates help to stop the growth of cancer cells
Sure, vegetables and fruits can’t cure cancer, but they can stop the growth of cancer cells. Pomegranates is one of the best fruits that can help you prevent cancer, if you eat them or drink a pomegranate juice regularly. Add some pomegranate seeds to your smoothie to enjoy their anti-cancer properties.
Sugar is a culprit in many diseases, including heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes and skin problems. It’s crucial to limit your sugar consumption or eliminate it from your diet for good. Most fruits are high in sugar, but pomegranates are very low in sugar, which means they are good for your blood sugar levels. Half cup of pomegranate seeds contains 8 grams of sugar and about 70 calories.
7. Pomegranates have anti-inflammatory properties
3. Pomegranates boost your brain function
8. Pomegranates boost mood
Due to their high content of powerful brain-boosting antioxidants, pomegranates can help to improve your memory, cognitive abilities and neurological function. They can also reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and can be beneficial for people with this disease.
4. Pomegranates help to reduce high blood pressure
Studies show that pomegranates can help people reduce high blood pressure. They are particularly beneficial for people with chronic high blood pressure. Pomegranate juice as well as seeds have high antioxidant content and have a good effect on arterial walls. If you suffer from high blood pressure, ask your doctor about pomegranates and see what they say.
5. Pomegranates have anti-aging properties
Pomegranates are known for its fantastic anti-aging properties. Incorporating more pomegranates into your daily diet will help you combat wrinkles and look much younger. The thing is, pomegranates contain a powerful antioxidant, polyphenols, which helps prevent any signs of aging. It sounds like a good reason to add some pomegranate seeds to your salad or yogurt today!
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Eating pomegranates helps reduce inflammation and combat symptoms of arthritis. This fruit can also help prevent cartilage breakdown and they are absolutely good for your joints. Due to their great anti-aging properties, pomegranates help to keep your joints young and healthy. Moreover, pomegranate juice can help relieve joint pain. Next time you have a bad mood, snack on a handful of fresh pomegranate seeds or drink a glass of fresh pomegranate juice and you will feel much better. Pomegranates help to increase levels of serotonin in your brain, control mood swings and can even prevent anxiety and depression.
Unfortunately, we can’t avoid aging. Every person has to age physically, but you can look younger if you take care of your skin properly. You can also feel younger if you eat healthy and exercise regularly. All depends on you. Women make many mistakes that make them look older without realising it. They skip meals, eat junk food, don’t get enough sleep and don’t drink enough water. If you are guilty of making these mistakes too, reconsider your lifestyle and follow these rules in order to stay younger for longer. Get rid of bad habits Smoking and drinking can help you feel good, but those habits will never help you look younger. Numerous studies show that smoking is one of the main causes of premature aging. If you smoke each day and drink lots of alcohol every other day, you should be ready to face dehydration, premature wrinkles, loss of collagen, elasticity, and redness of the skin. Get rid of the habits that make your skin age faster. Your skin and your body will thank you!
11pm. Your sleeping position can contribute to premature aging as well. Avoid sleeping on your side and face; instead try to sleep on your back.
Take care of your neck, shoulders & hands Your face may look younger than your age, but your neck, shoulders and hands can instantly reveal your true age. It’s crucial to take care of those parts of your body each day to prevent premature aging. Moisturise your neck, shoulders and hands before sleep and use a sunscreen during the day.
Boost your antioxidant intake Make sure you incorporate lots of antioxidant-rich foods into your daily diet. Antioxidants help to combat the skin-damaging free radicals and prevent premature wrinkles. Some of the best antioxidant-rich foods are berries, beans, dark chocolate, apples, artichokes, carrots, red grapes, pecans and black plums.
Reduce sun exposure We don’t mean that you should avoid the sun completely. You need to spend a little bit of time in the sun each day in order to get vitamin D. However, spending too much time in the sun is bad for your skin and it can lead to wrinkles, premature aging and even skin cancer. Use a sunscreen with a high SPF factor before you leave home and reapply it during the day, if needed. You should use a sunscreen on cloudy and rainy days as well. Don’t touch your face Keep your hands away from your face and neck to avoid acne and premature aging. Don’t rub your eyes and don’t scratch your nose. The skin around your eyes is very delicate and when you don’t touch it you ward off the signs of aging. When applying your eye cream, avoid rubbing it as well. Wash your face twice a day Sometimes you are too sleepy to wash your face in the morning and too tired to remove your makeup before sleep. It’s one of the worst habits that lead to premature aging. It only takes a few minutes to wash your face so don’t find excuses to avoid doing it regularly. Not only will you prevent premature wrinkles, you can also prevent acne. Get enough sleep Whether you sleep more than 8 hours or less than 6 hours, you could cause your skin more harm than good. Your body needs 7-8 hours of sleep to repair itself. One of the most crucial rules to follow to avoid premature wrinkles is to get 8 hours of sleep, but you should go to bed not later than 11pm. When you go to sleep later than midnight and get 8 hours of sleep, you can see your premature wrinkles and facial lines earlier than you think. The thing is, the most regenerative sleep occurs between 10pm and 2am. While it’s hard to hit the sack at 10pm, it’s quite possible to fall asleep at
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It’s not easy to prevent premature aging. Some girls have to deal with wrinkles and fine lines in their 20s and it’s all because of bad habits and poor skincare. Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink enough water, get enough sleep and reduce your stress levels to stay young for longer. These rules can help you look younger even in your 50s.
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Gone are the days where women were weak and dependent. Nowadays most women strive to be strong and independent. No matter what others say, it’s good to be an empowered woman and encourage other women to be stronger and happier as well. It doesn’t mean that men are weak, but sometimes you can cope with a situation without their help. Follow these little tips to become an empowered woman. 1. Don’t be ashamed of your independence
Many women say that they are ashamed of their independence and they are afraid to go to a restaurant or cinema alone. It’s ridiculous. Women should never be ashamed of being independent. If you don’t have a partner or friend, it doesn’t mean that you should stay home and avoid all social gatherings. Be proud of yourself and show everyone that you are an empowered woman.
2. Stay positive
The power of positive thinking is immense. Positivity breeds success, happiness and positive actions that help you inspire other people to think positively and cope with the hard times with less stress. All-powerful women are positive and they tackle all their problems with a smile on their faces. Don’t let anyone and anything to bring you down. If you need to cope with a heartbreak, do it. You are smart, strong and beautiful and you will definitely find your Mr. Right.
3. Speak up
If you want to say something, say it! Don’t keep silent when you want to talk. Most women are afraid to express their point of view and their hide their emotions, feelings and thoughts from others. Empowered women are not afraid to speak up and they are never ashamed of their thoughts.
4. Learn how to say ‘no’
If you don’t want to work on your weekend, say ‘no’ to your co-worker or boss. If you don’t want to go on a date, say ‘no’ even if that guy is nice. Doing too much things at once won’t make you an empowered woman and doing things you don’t want to do won’t make you happier. Just because you are strong and smart doesn’t mean you should help everyone and do everything.
5. Cope with your problems on your own
Every woman in the world can cope with any problem on her own. You just need to believe in your power and your abilities. In order to become an empowered woman, learn how to fix your problems without your parent’s or partner’s help. It may be difficult at first, especially if you’ve never handled any hard situation alone. Once you start, don’t give up no matter what. Coping with your problems on your own will help you feel more confident and empowered and you will show other women that they are strong enough to do the same.
6. Empower other women to live a happy life
Powerful women always help others. They volunteer at charities, help people to cope with the hard times and inspire them to live a happy life. Set a good example and show other women that they can be as strong and independent as you are. Help them to embrace themselves and celebrate their lives.
7. Set powerful goals
Life is not complete without goals. They help us reach success, become happy and make all our dreams come true. Every week or month set a few goals and make plans how to reach them. Each morning (or evening) create a to-do list of all of the things you want to do that day and make sure you do everything possible to accomplish them. If your goal is to get a promotion, consider taking extra tasks, reading a lot of book and studying every single day to reach that goal. You will feel more empowered once you get a promotion (or achieve any other goal!)
Being an empowered woman is not as difficult as you think. Find that power in yourself and use it to improve people’s lives as well as your own life. Although some men are afraid of powerful women, it doesn’t mean you should be weak in order to find your love. Be yourself and people will love you no matter how powerful you are. BMAG 34
“The Coca-Cola Contour Glass Bottle is a design classic, which has stood the test of time and fashion changes,” says Bobby Brittain, Marketing Strategy and Activation Director, Coca-Cola Great Britain. “We wanted to create a campaign that celebrates the rich history and heritage of Coca-Cola throughout the past 100 years, and show how it continues to endure as a pop culture icon”. Originally inspired by the organic curves and grooves of the cocoa bean, due to a mistaken belief that the cocoa pod was part of the drink’s secret formula, the bottle has gone on to inspire legendary artists, musicians and fashion designers – from Warhol to Dali; Elvis to Marilyn; Versace to Lagerfeld. Over the past century, the Contour Bottle has cemented its place not only in hearts of Coca-Cola lovers across the globe, but also as a true icon of popular culture that has stood the test of time.
Large scale OOH featuring
Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe & Ray Charles. TVC celebrating Coca-Cola’s place in history throughout the last century.
This year Coca-Cola celebrates 100 years of their iconic Contour Bottle. Featuring a sensuous, curvaceous silhouette like no other, the Coca-Cola Contour Bottle is one of the most famous and unmistakable designs of all time. Created in 1915 by The Root Glass Company of Terre Haute Indiana to stop the efforts of copycat cola brands, the bottle answered a brief that called for “the packaging to be highly distinctive, recognised by touch alone and identifiable even when in the dark or shattered on the floor”. The 100th anniversary of the Contour Bottle is being celebrated through the unveiling of “I’ve Kissed…”, a global marketing campaign that features icons including Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Ray Charles being ‘kissed by’ the Coca-Cola bottle. The idea is that anyone can “Kiss Happiness” by simply drinking from the iconic original glass bottle. A large scale Out of Home (OOH) campaign will run from the 30th March, for two weeks, featuring Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Ray Charles drinking from the Contour bottle. These classic images touch on the inspirational role of Coca-Cola’s iconic glass bottle in film, music and social history. The OOH campaign will be London focused, and feature on Oxford Circus tube station’s “Wonderwall” – creating an eye-catching display over the entire length of the underground platform. Another part of the “I’ve Kissed…” campaign is an uplifting brand Television Commercial (TVC), which launched on Sunday 1st March and will run for a month. This is the first time Coca-Cola has had a TVC of which the central focus is the famous glass Contour Bottle, and shows how the bottle has been a part of life and moments of happiness and celebration over the past 100 years. Coca-Cola will also be advertising digitally on YouTube and XBOX in the first week of March, for 24 hours, as well as running promoted social media.
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“I have been really fortunate in that during my life I have been able to do many different things and have several very different careers. And I’ve always got myself involved in many peripheral activities. At school I was a member of the Junior Debating Society and later founded the first Debating Society in Bayside, working with the late Kevin Dobson, who taught so many people of my age. At University I loved the academic life but also was active in student politics, being elected Chair of my Hall of Residence and being a member of my College union Council, as well as President of the Catholic Society. During my Doctorate I fulfilled my dream of being a full time research scientist. On returning to Gibraltar I was a supply teacher for a year – which I thoroughly enjoyed – and then joined the Civil Service. There, after five years in the ‘Establishment Division’ (now Human Resources), I was seconded to the then Department of Medical and Health Services. In 1988 I was appointed Hospitals Manager of the newly created Gibraltar Health Authority, then under the GSLP Administration with Mari Montegriffo as Minister, and in 1990 I took over as General Manager. After that I decided to follow my profession and took over the Alameda Gardens and started my twenty-year journey to convert it into a Botanic Garden. Throughout that time I’d been active in the Scouts, becoming Scout Leader and a Queen’s Scout, and leading the band of the 1st/4th Group all the way to a performance in the Royal Tournament at Earl’s Court; the first time a Gibraltarian marching band had achieved that. I was also a founder member of the Ornithological Society, GONHS, and of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. And for seventeen years until I entered politics I was a Justice of the Peace, and Chairman of the Magistrates’ Association for three. Of course, a constant throughout my life from junior school through University and then my working life has been that real love of my life - the stage. I have performed in umpteen plays and musicals, and acted, sang and danced with many wonderful people. So I have been very fortunate, and I could say have lived many lives. Throughout that time I think I’ve worked hard at my jobs and have never been afraid of working long hours – for which I have to thank my wife and my two children Mark and Zoe, both of whom I am so proud of. Without them I wouldn’t have been able to achieve anything. And their total support was crucial in my taking the step into politics. If ever in one of those past lives I thought that I might one day be a Minister, I must say that the reality is very different to anything I ever imagined. In actual fact, I often have to stop and remind myself that I am in fact a Minister. And then I try and remember what that means; that I was sworn in in an emotional ceremony at the Convent on 9th December 2011, in a state of almost total exhaustion, and that very afternoon I walked back into the GHA - which I had often wished I hadn’t left - with great affection and commitment. There are many other memories but to this day I haven’t got used to being called ‘Minister’ and I always smile internally and incredulous when I hear the term in reference to me. I have never shied away from work. But I had no idea what was about to happen. The fact is that it’s my fault, of course. I tend to take things on and I don’t rest until they are done. And there were – and still are – so many things that need to be put right: that work is never ever done. So it’s many hours, seven days a week. And I wouldn’t really complain if it wasn’t that it keeps me from Ryan and Lea, my grandchildren and what I treasure most of all. I am quite jealous of grandpas my age who spend a lot of time with their grandchildren. Jealous in that I’m happy for them and wish I could do the same. I’m never jealous in a negative way. That is one of the most destructive emotions of all. And in my job you must not be destructive. I am, happily, in good health. Too fat, no other words for it. I am publicly committed to improve and I must say I am finding it difficult. A Minister’s life is unpredictable and I can have no set times for meals or control BMAG 38
Dr. John Cortes was elected to Gibraltar’s parliament in December 2011, and serves as Minister for Health, the Environment, Energy & Climate Change. John qualified in Ecology in London and gained his doctorate in Oxford. As a student he founded the Gibraltar Union of Students. He has been Director of the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens for 20 years and General Secretary of GONHS since 1976. John was also the General Manager of the old St Bernard’s Hospital between 1988 - 1991 and was a member of the Board of the GHA between 1992 - 2007. He has represented Gibraltar internationally and held posts in several international organisations in the UK and in Spain. He has led research projects in Gibraltar and Morocco. A Magistrate for 17 years he is also active in youth work and the performing arts.
over what I eat, and I don’t get time to exercise. But I am determined to improve, even if it takes longer than I had hoped. But I am in good health, which means that I can cope with ‘not stopping’. In my day to day work I tend to rush about from appointment to appointment and most of my time is spent seeing people, be it members of the public or members of staff, be it dealing with problems or planning strategically. I must say that I am surrounded by excellent, hard working, committed colleagues. It is thanks to them that we are making the progress that we are in a lot of areas. And it’s easy to forget achievements. In Environment, for example, can you remember that in Gibraltar you couldn’t recycle paper or cardboard or plastic until two years ago? That no public building had low-energy LED lighting or solar panels? What people might not know either is that there was no energy efficiency strategy, no plans for renewable energy, no serious plans for urban renewal, or improvements in the Upper Rock, etc. Over the last three years or so we have moved leagues ahead on all of these and many others, including many that are requirements of the European Union. We have also made important progress on nature protection and have recently re-introduced Barbary partridges and rabbits, declared an extended nature reserve, and worked hard on improving the situation with the macaques, including humanely reducing numbers by exportation to a good home in Scotland. With regard to fishing we have also taken tremendous steps forward, even though I know some people are not happy. I like to think that it’s because they’re not fully aware of what we are doing. For one, we have responded to the call of the Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers, unanswered for many years, for a licensing system and for regulation of non-resident anglers, spear-fishermen and divers. And, while respecting always the independence of the Police, we are moving forward on regulation of fishing in the wider sense. Perhaps most important is something that most people wont really notice in their daily lives. And that is how projects, private or public, go through a ‘green filter’ and are scanned for environmental impact, which is then minimised. Many projects that would have been most unwelcome visually or environmentally, which in the days of the past administration would
have gone ahead without any prior notice, are either amended internally or after full open, public and transparent discussion at the Development and Planning Commission (DPC). This has been a massive step forward: A quantum leap in the planning process and in democracy at work. I was a member of the DPC for many years and plans were brought in secret, approved in secret and then started. Objectors would never be heard. The first the public might know about it was when the foundations were dug! That simply will not happen now. And many plans have been changed following representations from stakeholders and from the public. I think this makes for a better Gibraltar. A Gibraltar regained by its people, a more attractive Gibraltar. In my past Urban Renewal role, I was very satisfied with progress: the refurbished Estates, Theatre Royal Park, the new schools and the upper town in general. And of course, Commonwealth Park; a park that became a reality, a totally new concept in Gibraltar; a totally new thing to do, that is loved by young and old alike. And what about the health service? We do have a lot of work to do, but at the same time we should be well proud of it. In Gibraltar we are very self critical, but many people who see what we do here are well impressed. Certainly our patients in general have much more rapid access to top specialists than many in large countries like the UK. There are exceptions, but we are working hard to deal with those.
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The GHA is a completely different organisation to what it was three years ago, with new structures and a new sense of direction; an organisation that is warming and regaining its heart. On specifics, we have drastically reduced all surgical waiting lists: we have introduced day surgery in a properly organised way, allowing much more surgical activity and much less wasted time than before. And there have been lots of other changes behind the scenes that are less obvious but just as important, mainly dealing with clinical standards and governance. We have challenges yet, like streamlining appointments at the health centre, where we’re making progress too, having increased the number of appointments available and introduced new ways of accessing repeat prescriptions. A&E is our other challenge, and here we’re also increasing the number of doctors present at critical times and introducing round the clock receptionists. Mental Health, of course, has been transformed with KGV banished into the past and Ocean Views now open. The passing of the new Mental Health Act will be the next step in the process. Removing the stigma of mental health and embracing and supporting those with mental health problems in the same way we regard those with other types of health issues is one of my major aims. And we are making progress in providing for the elderly and those with dementia, with a great deal in the pipeline that we will see coming to fruition in the coming months. As a Minister one of the things I enjoy most is legislating. Preparing laws and introducing important legislation and amendments that cover gaps in what we require to live and thrive as a modern, progressive, society is, I think, one of the aspects of my work about which I feel the greatest sense of responsibility. The Smoke Free Environment Act and the Mental Health Act are two, which stand out in my mind. Promoting Gibraltar on the international stage is another aspect that I value greatly. I don’t really travel that much and when I do it must be for something worthwhile. Perhaps it’s discussion with HM Government in the UK over Health provision, or attendance at a conference in which Gibraltar needs to show its worth. Several visits come to mind. The first was attending, with the Chief Minister, the inauguration of President Barack Obama. That was an incredible experience. But how important it was to be in Washington and meet people, opening new horizons for Gibraltar. And second was attending the World Climate Summit at the United Nations in New York, where crucial decisions were made for the future of the planet. Important as those things are, I don’t think they are more important than my seeing relatives of sick people and giving them advice on their healthcare. While I am not a medical doctor and can neither treat nor refer, I always listen and try and give the best possible advice on how the system can help them. And that is one thing I love about my job: meeting people, listening to people, talking to people. It enriches me as a person and is so important. I have it very clear - and I often say this to people who come to see me - I work FOR the people. They put me there. They showed their confidence in me in the polls and placed the responsibility on my shoulders, and I am here to serve them. It is never the other way round. It is true that I cannot help everybody. Because it isn’t possible, or because with the volume of things to do not everything can be done. But it won’t ever be for lack of trying. So what of the future? My boss, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, last December entrusted me with additional responsibilities: the Elderly, energy, water, refuse collection. All of these have challenges and I have very clear ideas of where I want to take them and what improvements I think I can achieve. It will take a little while, but with support we will get there. It all leads me to the conclusion that four years is too short a time to carry out a full programme of policies and reform. I am – we are – embarked on so many things, manifesto, almost complete, and beyond manifesto, that I really want to be able to think beyond an election and into a second term. That is the term when, confident and knowing my job, I really think that we can deliver, even more than we have done so thus far. Of the many lives I have lived, this one is the most intense. It will, I have no doubt, be the most productive, certainly the most hectic. I certainly feel full of energy and inspiration to continue to work to make Gibraltar a healthy, environmentally sound and sustainable place to be born, live, and grow old in. But above all, I don’t want, ever, to take it for granted. I want to keep in touch with reality, and I still want to have to pinch myself when someone calls me ‘Minister’, to see that what she says is true!” BMAG 40
Please finish the following sentences…
. Today I feel so much better because… I feel that I am putting my life’s experience into use in trying to better my Community. . Sometimes I forget that… Gibraltar is so different – so much better – than it was just three years ago. . When I watch the news, I feel… that sometimes we don’t realise how blessed we are in Gibraltar – that we complain about so much when there is so much going wrong elsewhere in the world.
. If I were in charge of Facebook I would… close it down! Well,
maybe not, but I’d try and keep a closer eye on it so that respect of people and opinions is paramount.
. If I were the Manager of a football team it would be… Team 54, of course!! . Coffee goes well with… most things, especially Saturday mornings. . The most important thing my parents taught me was… to be honest and fair, and to listen. . It’s not good to believe in… negativity. There’s always a way through. . Cooking is better when you… do it to music. . When I want to cheer up, I… think of my childhood – and my grandchildren. . Sunday afternoon is spent better… lying on the ground, in the shade of a tree, listening to the sounds of nature. . I couldn’t live without… people to talk to. . The best advice I ever got was… that in order to achieve your aims
you must be focused and patient – better if things take longer, but you get there, than if you rush and trip over yourself.
. In order to be the best person I can be, I have to most work on… dividing my time between work and family. . I wish I were… just ten years younger, so I could do things better and for longer.
The weather’s warming up and everything’s in bloom… what’s not to be excited about? Bring the best of the season to your reception menu by adding a hint of spring to your plates.
A signature cocktail is a great way to personalise your wedding any time of year, and spring is no exception. With temps on the rise, drinks that are crisp, cool, and refreshing - think Limoncello or champagne cocktails like Bellinis - are perfect for spring. One idea we love: Use a squeeze bottle to monogram-frozen margaritas or blended daiquiris (or any drink with a thick, frothy top layer) with a mix of Chambord and honey. But don’t drive your bartenders crazy! Stick with your last initial. For a non-alcoholic drink, one great option is a lemonade bar. Serving different flavoured lemonades - raspberry, lavender, kiwi, and so on - from large glass jars is refreshing for your guests and, with the range of colours, a lovely focal point for your decor.
There are so many sugary delights that fit perfectly with spring. We love the idea of giving guests’ monogrammed petit fours or colourful French-style macaroons. White chocolatedipped strawberries, which are in season, are another sweet idea. No matter what you choose, play up the time of year by leaning toward lighter flavours like vanilla, lemon, and berry creams. One delicious dessert option is a Belgian waffle bar - perfect for a night-time reception but also a great daytime-appropriate option. Rather than doing the full on, plate-size kind, keep the fluffy creations about the size of an Eggo waffle. Offer guests a buffet of build-it-yourself toppings like fresh whipped cream, berries, and melted chocolate for a treat that’s guaranteed to please. BMAG 42
For your main course, keep things on the lighter side - skip the heavier fare associated with the winter months. Take popular wedding staples, like chicken or fish, and give them a seasonal touch by choosing entrees that bring in fresh herbs, like rosemary and mint. Citrusy marinades are another scrumptious, seasonally appropriate option. Another way to bring a hint of spring to any entree is to garnish your plate. Choose a selection of cooked baby vegetables or asparagus spears, which are at their peak, or add a seriously spring-like touch with an edible flower, like a pansy or orchid.
Kick off the meal with seasonally accented hors d’oeuvres. People associate eggs with spring, but rather than doing an all-out Easter-inspired feast, subtly bring them in with your appetisers. We love the idea of serving single poached quail eggs on demitasse spoons. Another to try: mini egg soufflés. You can also evoke a springtime theme with your salad course. Skip the iceberg; instead, go for mixed baby greens or mesclun, which have more of a fresh, straight-from-the-garden appeal. Adding a fruity element, like a few berries or a fruit-infused vinaigrette, will also play up the seasonal vibe.
By Sean Vincent Acris
Grooms-to-be! Isn’t it about time you popped the question? Create your own perfect love story this season and sweep her off her feet. Create a long lasting memory that you shall both look back and reflect upon for years to come. This is one of your shining moments as a couple and so be creative by creating a scene from the heart to win hers.
Choose an ideal and romantic location. Perhaps somewhere private maybe idealistic for you both - Gibraltar maybe your ideal location to pop the question. Plan a romantic destination getaway for two. After a long day of sightseeing, get changed and take a stroll on long the beach. Organise with an event planner or caterer a meal for two with roses, candles and champagne all set-up in a secret location. Have everything prepared for a perfect surprise proposal. Before popping the question, woo her with oysters or her favourite sweet desert and whilst dining you may want to reminisce about past romantic experiences you have shared, i.e. how you first met. After wining and dining you’ll know when the moment is right to pop the question. You may want to spell out your proposal out on the sand or traditionally get down on one knee after your meal. Either way remember this is your moment so cherish it and go with the flow. Best of luck! SVA ;)
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By Sean Vincent Acris
Welcome Gents! Here is the 411 on how to dress and prepare for your date. For those ‘Singletons’ out there, this month’s issue belongs to you... Here is your ‘Guide to a First Date’. Calm your nerves, poise yourself and get your closet ready! Even if you have experienced a few ‘first date disasters’ (which we all have!), SVA guarantees you won’t mess this one up.
The Look! Here are three key looks for this dating season.
Following key designer trends this S/S’15 there is real a romantic quality about dressing during the springtime. It’s all about light layering and classic tailoring combined in a medley of dreamy blues and earthy tones.
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F i r s t D at e K i t : Leather Cardholder
Fragrant Cologne
Refreshing Mints
Summer Brogues
2nd Date Cinema Tickets
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This month we explore the murky world of muscle-enhancing chemicals, finding out what the side effects are and why they’re best left alone. Prepare yourself for a shock. Steroids are no longer just the preserve of scarily swollen bodybuilders. They can now be found in almost every sporting arena – yes, even everyday gyms like yours, where men who want bulging muscles without the hard work are using them in increasing numbers. We’re talking about anabolic steroids, synthesised versions of testosterone that occurs naturally in the body (not to be confused with corticosteroids, used to treat conditions such as asthma). When an athlete pumps himself full of steroids he is, in effect, mimicking the changes that take place in a male adolescent at puberty. They get the desirable anabolic effects, which means massive protein synthesis and bigger muscles, fast. But they also get androgenic effects, which means male secondary sexual characteristics. You’re looking at acne, aggression and a deepening of the voice. High blood pressure, depression, aggression, liver disease and even muscle weakness are also side effects of anabolic drug abuse.
Steroids can be taken orally or injected into the muscle. Both methods have their own side effects. Any injection carries risks, from blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B and C and HIV to general bacterial infection from a non-sterile environment. But the injection of steroids into muscle can also cause serious abscesses or infections. What’s more, injecting into a muscle is a skill that few locker-room dealers are qualified to teach. You risk damage to the very muscle tissue you’re trying to bulk up. Oral steroids carry very different risks. The body naturally breaks down testosterone very quickly; so oral steroids are chemically treated to give a slow release of the steroid into your system. They achieve this by cycling it through the liver time and again. When you’re a regular steroid user, your liver is doing the equivalent of trying to purge your body after a heavy night of boozing - all the time. Steroids can also cause a 20% drop in your body’s production of white blood cells, which are critical to fighting infection. When a person stops taking the drugs, such short-term effects often disappear. The longterm effects are of greater concern: they include liver cancer as well as kidney and cardiovascular disease. Regular use can also lead to erection problems, development of breasts, low sperm count and sterility, acne, high blood pressure and increased risk of liver failure. Large doses of steroids are known to cause hyperexcitability – heightened aggression, known in the gym as roid rage - and suicidal tendencies. Rather worryingly, this could be evidence of catastrophic loss of brain cells. To make matters worse, the underground nature of the supply chain means you don’t know what you’re taking. Just because your drug comes in a professional-looking ampoule or blister-packed tablet doesn’t mean it contains the dose it says on the tin. Despite these risks, websites advocating ‘safe’ ways to use steroids abound. Devotees swear by cycling - eight weeks on, eight weeks off but we beg to differ. Anyone who’s using steroids and thinks they’re doing it safely because they’ve read up on it is deluding themselves. With any substance you take, there’s no way of knowing how your body’s going to react. So when the side effects are man-tits, shrunken bollocks and no hair, why is steroid abuse on the rise? Put bluntly, because they work. The results are quick, with an impact on performance in as little as three weeks, which makes them particularly attractive to young sportsmen. They are cheap and easily available. What’s more, the drugs are becoming more socially acceptable. People see the bodybuilding forums online or see a guy in the gym and think they must be OK. It’s false confidence. They’re highly potent products designed for the seriously ill. Mucking about with them is a mug’s game. BMAG 48
So what does the future hold for steroids? Things are changing - and not for the better. The more sophisticated prescription drugs such as growth hormones and insulin are now becoming a feature of the bodybuilder’s armoury. These have proved to be very effective in combination, resulting in significant muscle gains. There is evidence of the DNA from muscular people being injected into less muscular individuals with positive results. These practices will be difficult to detect and offer an unfair advantage to an athlete who’s prepared to cheat. There are steroid abusers taking more drugs to combat the side effects, such as Tamoxifen, the cancer drug, which can be used to prevent breast tissue growth. But if your body is freaking out, the trick is to stop taking the drug that’s causing the side effects in the first place, not to load it with more chemicals. The more crap you take, the more your body will suffer. The good news is most of the side effects of anabolic steroids are reversible.
Hair - Among users, hair loss is one of the most dreaded side effects of pumping your body full of hormones – which just shows how mindnumbingly vain you have to be to take them in the first place. Brain - Essentially, steroids mess with your head, causing nausea, destroying brain cells and prompting violent mood swings. Some users have also reported suicidal tendencies. Face - Acne is not particularly harmful, but it’s an unattractive side effect. Do you really want the hormones of a 15-year-old all over again? Nose - White blood cell production drops, which weakens the immune system and makes users more susceptible to colds, flu and other infections. Chest - Man-boobs. Heart - High blood pressure and heart disease are common side effects of almost every steroid. Arms - Injecting steroids is even more dangerous than taking them orally. Needles carry the risk of hepatitis B and C and HIV, plus you also risk abscesses or infections in the muscle tissue. Liver and kidneys - The effects of taking steroids are similar to a really heavy night on the sauce - your kidneys and liver are forced to work extra hard to flush the steroids through your system, leading to long-term organ damage and cancer. Stomach - Vomiting is a common side effect, and for a user can be a sign that their liver is turning to mush. Water retention is another problem, and there’s little point building enormous muscles if you’re waddling around with a bloated potbelly. Penis - Impotence. Not likely to go down well with women. Even those who find freakish muscles attractive. Testicles - Steroids make your balls shrivel up and can leave users infertile.
The first anabolic steroid was manufactured in the 1930s. They’ve since been used medically for the stimulation of bone growth, appetite, puberty and muscle growth. In the 1950s, Soviet weightlifters brought them into the sporting arena and by the late 1960s, steroid use had expanded into other areas of athletics, prompting the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to institute an outright ban. But outlawing them had little impact and in 1976, at the Montreal Olympics, the IOC introduced random drug testing. At the Seoul Olympics in 1988, 100m winner Ben Johnson’s positive test for the steroid stanozolol publicised the issue. The received wisdom was that steroids were for losers. In the UK anabolic steroids are defined as prescription-only items under the Medicines Act. In street terms, they’re class C drugs. It is not illegal to possess them but supplying them can lead to 14 years in jail and a fine. This deterrent, however, has not been enough to stop the increasing popularity of steroids throughout the country. A 1993 study for the Department of Health looked at 1,300 men in a range of UK gyms and found 9% were taking steroids. In the past two years GP surveys show one in three doctors has seen steroid takers, and they account for one-third of all visitors to needle exchanges. Steroids appeal to teenage boys who aren’t developing as fast as they’d like to, or men in their late 30s or 40s who can’t work out as hard as they used to. They’re being sought as a quick fix to look big in a T-shirt. Men are now coming under the same kind of pressure to look good that women have been under for decades. Ironically, because many young men come to steroids through gym culture, they see steroids almost as an extreme fitness supplement. They’d be outraged if you called them junkies, but the label fits. While steroids aren’t physically addictive, users will develop a psychological dependence on the result.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home. You want it to have the best possible layout and functionality it can. This month we have researched several of the most common kitchen layouts and their pros and cons. Consider this article as a research supplement to your kitchen layout planner to be sure you’re designing the best possible space for you, your family and your lifestyle.
KITCHEN WORK TRIANGLE: FRIDGE, RANGE & SINK
This is the layout many of us grew up hearing about as the holy grail of all kitchen layouts. In essence, the ideal work triangle layout is to have the primary and most-used appliances (e.g., fridge, range, sink) at corner points of a triangular workspace for maximum efficiency. Basically, you want to minimise the time and effort spent moving between said appliances. PROS: Pivoting from fridge to sink to range is seamless and super efficient. That’s the whole idea behind this concept. It’s a classic, tried-and-true kitchen layout that comes into play within all other kitchen layouts. CONS: The work triangle can become tricky business, perhaps even counterintuitive, in larger kitchens and those with islands. It’s important to see the forest through the trees in planning this type of kitchen layout. TIPS: Keep the work triangle fairly tight, regardless of the size of your kitchen, so as to preserve some energy for dining and interacting with loved ones over the food when it’s done.
U-SHAPED KITCHEN
The U-shaped kitchen is a fairly modern concept, having evolved over time, as kitchen-area storage needs increased. This kitchen design is like a glorified galley kitchen, with one end closed off. PROS: The U-shaped kitchen provides tons of counter space, in addition to lots of cabinet space, since the cabinets surround three of the four walls in the kitchen. This type of kitchen layout also connects to the rest of the home by keeping one side open. CONS: The U-shaped kitchen is designed for one primary cook; this type of kitchen layout is off the beaten path, so to speak, requiring a specific reason to enter. The U-shaped kitchen is traditionally pretty small and offers no dine-in arrangement. TIPS: Because the U-shaped kitchen allows for a great deal of flexibility in kitchen layout, don’t be afraid to be flexible in your usage. An island works well in the U-shaped kitchen to encourage interaction and provide dine-in capabilities. You could also turn part of one wall into a peninsula (instead of a full wall) by removing the upper cabinets and opening up the air space.
SINGLE WALL KITCHEN
Single wall kitchens are usually found in small homes, because they are small yet efficient spaces that can be disguised as needed in a small space. PROS: Ingredients, appliances, and food prep space all tend to be within easy reach in a single wall kitchen layout. CONS: Due to their small size and the traditional appliances requirements, single wall kitchens tend to be very limited in counter space. Food prep and multiple cooks pose a challenge. TIPS: Typically, the sink sits in between the range and fridge in a single wall kitchen, for easy cleanup. Consider opting for compact or custom (smaller) appliances to maximise the limited space. Also, throw in an island opposite the single cabinet wall for a great storage, efficiency, and peoplegathering option. BMAG 50
GALLEY KITCHEN
A galley kitchen, also known as a corridor-style kitchen, is essentially a kitchen in the shape of a hallway and is one of the most efficient kitchen layouts for cooking. The galley kitchen is long and narrow, with two straight runs on either side.
L-SHAPED KITCHEN
The L-shaped kitchen is precisely what its name implies. It’s a corner kitchen, which tends to lead to less kitchen traffic. This kitchen layout typically involves one main wall of cabinets and sink or range perpendicular and adjacent to another, shorter wall.
PROS: The galley kitchen is a highly efficient kitchen layout, maximising a typically small, cramped space with alternating appliances, cabinetry and counter space. It’s so popular in its efficiency, in fact, that the galley kitchen is the primary kitchen layout design for most restaurants.
PROS: The very nature of the L-shaped kitchen provides intrinsic privacy for food prep, being like a corner tucked away. However, it also provides great interaction with open concept spaces, as it inherently opens up into adjoining spaces such as the great room or other family-focused rooms. An excellent choice for entertaining.
CONS: In galley kitchens, it’s preferable to have the sink and range on opposite sides, for greater efficiency; however, this kitchen layout tends to disrupt the flow. Also, there is no inherent space for dining or “hanging out” with family and friends, as is provided in many other kitchen layout designs.
CONS: L-shaped configuration tends to allow for less space in the kitchen, significantly limiting the number of people in the kitchen at all. This layout could also function awkwardly, depending on the length of the L’s legs.
TIPS: Keep both ends of the galley kitchen open to bring in more natural light and create connections to the rest of the house. Another tip is to put the sink and cook top on one side of the galley to keep the messes contained.
TIPS: Easily maximise space and interaction (without having too many cooks in the kitchen) with an L-shaped kitchen and an island. This provides enough central storage that the actual L shape’s legs needn’t be miles long.
FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN “ZONES”
The idea behind a “zoned” kitchen layout is that the kitchen will work best if divided into zones with different functions. For example, the zones could be food storage, food prep, cooking, eating, cleaning, and kitchen storage. PROS: Several people can work effectively in the kitchen simultaneously, without getting in each other’s way. Also, the zoned kitchen tends to be organised and efficient because each section is devoted to a specific task. CONS: There will always be overlap among the zoned functions, so this might not actually be as fluent a kitchen layout design in reality as in theory. TIPS: Consider the principles behind the work triangle between the zones themselves. For example, plan the food prep zone to be near the food storage and cooking zones, while the cleaning zone would work well near the kitchen storage zone. BMAG 51
Spring is here way which means it’s time to put away the winter decor and bring out the spring pastels. If you were thinking that I was going to tell you to turn your living room into a pastel palace worthy of Marie Antoinette’s parlour, forget it. Too much of those light shades and you’ll have a room looking like it belongs to an old cat lady. But with the right amount of pastel pops here and there, you can bring the feel of spring into your home in a classy effortless way. Take a look at these 10 tips for bringing those spring shades out to play.
Bookshelf Baubles
Bookshelves are a great place to start when it comes to decorating. Since they’re usually large, it’s an easy focal point for any room, so changing up your trinkets in between the books is a good idea. Trading out your navy blues for minty greens and bubble gum pinks will give it the feel of spring that such a large piece needs.
Rugs
Adding a rug to a room just pulls everything together and while the larger ones may be out of your price range, smaller sizes are much more affordable. For spring decorating, find a smaller rug that displays your favourite pastel colours and layer it on top of your every-day rug. You’ll be surprised at the difference it will make. BMAG 52
Kitchen Linens
If you use your kitchen at all, you probably have a large collection of dishtowels and tablecloths. Spring is the perfect season to show off those pastel stripes and spots and plaids that you’ve been saving. It will certainly improve the looks of Easter brunch.
Plant Pots
Your greenery deserves a taste of spring too! Do a bit of shopping for some pastel pots or get some paint and paint your terra cotta pots yourself. Not only will it bring that spring pop into the room, it will make your plants look greener and healthier against such a pale colour.
Throw Pillows
Every interior-decorating enthusiast could argue that you can never have too many throw pillows, so you’re excused to replace yours with pastel shades. Whether you buy the pillows or just exchange pillow covers, it will bring spring to your living space or bedroom or wherever you keep them.
Dipped Chairs
Dipped furniture is very popular so utilising the trend for the spring season is a grand idea. You can dip backs or legs, use one colour or several, however you want to impact your dining room. It will bring a sense of springtime fun to dinner.
Craft Supplies
If you’re a crafter, you probably already have lots of paper, tape, silk flowers and thread in pastel shades. That’s free decorating right there! Put them to use by displaying them in your crafting space, be that a craft room or the kitchen table.
Painted Furniture
Some people are super pastel lovers and that’s okay. If you’re one of them, consider using pastel paint to transform a statement piece of furniture. A dining room table, a dresser, your living room side tables, if it can benefit from a new coat of paint then go mint.
Curtains
Everyone can agree the curtains are a huge focal point when it comes to interior decorating. A room just isn’t complete without them. So if they’re such a big deal, shouldn’t we be changing them out with the changing seasons? Hanging pastel drapes will make a huge spring impact in your home, not to mention giving a room a diffused pastel glow.
Office Storage
Whether it’s your home office or your cubicle at work, office storage is an absolute must for everyone. Trade out some of your plain coloured boxes and trays for pastel tones that will brighten up your space and bring a springy feel to work. BMAG 53
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Starters
Italian Mains
Soup
£4.50
Parpardelle with Bolognaise Sauce
£8.50
Pan Fried Scallops
£6.90
Bucatini all’Amatriciana
£8.90
Tomato & Mozarella Bruschetta (v)
£4.50
Tagliatelli Scilliana
£10.90
Gambas Pil Pil
£6.90
Ask your server what we have prepared today Cooked in a lemon and garlic butter sauce
Served with grilled cheese topped with fresh tomato and basil Large deveined king prawns in a garlic, chilli and olive oil sauce, served with bread
Antipasto Selection of Cured Meat A selection of Italian cured meats, olives, sundried tomatoes, capers and bread
Cozze alla Sambuca
Mussels steam cooked in a sambuca and fresh tomato sauce
Italian Cheese Platter (v) A selection of cheeses from different regions of Italy
£8.90 £7.90 £6.90 £4.90
Carpaccio di Polpo
£8.90
Octupus carpaccio in an olive oil, lemon and parsley dressing
Salads
£7.90
Tuna Salad
£6.50
Mixed leaf salad, tuna, tomatoes, peppers & onions marinated in olive oil & balsamic glaze
Mixed Salad (v) Mixed leaf salad with tomatoes, peppers & onions marinated in olive oil & balsamic glaze
Caprese Salad (v) Mozzarella, tomatoes & basil
Seafood Salad
Selection of mixed seafood seasoned & marinated in olive oil & balsamic glaze served on a bed of lettuce
Chicken Caesar Salad
Deveined king prawns cooked in a tomato, cream and spinach sauce with a touch of chilli
Spaghetti Carbonara
Lasagne al Forno
£9.50
Steak Parmigianino
£11.90
Pea and Mushroom Risotto (v)
£11.50
Tortellone il Doge
£10.90
Tortelloni Rossini
£10.90
Classic Italian dish that never disappoints Thinly sliced beef coated in breadcrumbs served with a choice of potatoes, pasta or fries Arborio rice cooked with pea and mushrooms, topped with Parmesan shavings
Large tolltelone’s filled with prawn and seafood filling, served in a rich seafood sauce
Vegetarian
Veggie Burger (v)
£7.50
Veggie Stir-Fry (v)
£8.90
Vegetable Skewers (v)
£8.50
Egg free pasta (v)
£8.90
Pasta Salad (v)
£8.50
Veggie Couscous (v)
£9.50
Our very own homemade veggie burger with chips & salad
£5.50
£8.50
(All the above pasta dishes can also be served with gluten free or egg free spaghetti)
Large tortellini’s filled with goose foie, served in an olive oil and truffle sauce topped with parmasan shavings
Goat’s Cheese Salad
Warm goat’s cheese salad with pan fried parma ham, tomatoes, pine nuts & drizzled with honey
Tomato, bacon with slow cooked onions & chilli sauce
Classic carbonara in a pancetta, egg and cream sauce
Funghi Cuccini (v) Mushroom cooked in garlic butter & gorgonzola cheese
The way bolognaise is served in Italy
Cooked to order in our wok, full of flavour, served with white rice
£6.90
Three veggie skewers cooked on our chargrill lava stone barbeque
£7.90
Cooked in a tomato mushroom and fresh basil sauce
£7.90
Fusilli pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes, broccoli, carrots and feta cheese, with olive oil and fresh parsley
Grilled chicken served on a mixed leaf salad, topped with croutons, parmesan shavings & caesar dressing
Oven roasted vegetables served on a couscous base
Fish
Salmon Cooked in Parchment
£11.90
Tuna Steak on a Volcanic Stone
£11.90
Moules Marinière
£10.90
Deboned salmon oven cooked in parchment paper with lemon, dill, asparagus and potatoes
Cook your tuna fillet to your liking, served with 3 different side seasonings of sesame oil, sea salt and crushed black pepper served with a marinated side salad and pan fried potatoes Classic French mussels recipe, cooked in a white wine, cream, garlic and fresh parsley sauce, served with bread
Meats
Moroccan Lamb Shank & Couscous Tagine
Bread
Garlic Bread (v) Cheesy Garlic Bread (v) Bread Basket (v) £12.90
Slow cooked lamb served with couscous, vegetables, prunes and toasted almonds
Fillet Steak on a Stone Choose From 300g 400g 500g
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£18.50 £24.50 £29.50
Full Rack of Lamb
£22.50
Juicy Lucy
£9.90
Prime fillet steak sealed on our chargrill to keep in the flavours, then you cook it to your liking at your table on one of our steak stones, served with salad and pan-fried potatoes
Succulent lamb rack cooked to perfection with fresh rosemary, sea salt and garlic butter
100% half pound prime minced beef burger seasoned with herbs, with a filled mature cheddar cheese center
Half roast lemon chicken
Extra Sauces . Peppered sauce . Cheese sauce . Mushroom Sauce . Chimichurri sauce
Side Orders
Butter pan-fried mushrooms Bowl of chips Mini corn on the cob Pan-fried potatoes Fresh vegetables Sweet potatoes Mixed side salad Garlic fries
Desserts
A selection of homemade desserts
£2.50
£2.50 £3.50 £3.50
£3.50
£5.50
£10.50
Slow roasted and basted chicken served with roast veg and potatoes
Mixed Grill Skewers of Lamb, Beef & Chicken £13.90 Three individual skewers with peppers and onions, cooked on our chargrill lava stone barbecue, served with white rice
Garlic Chicken Chicken thighs cooked in a garlic white wine sauce served with white rice prepared in butter and parsley
£9.50
10% service charge will apply for tables of ten and over
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Behind every B Mag cover there is a team of fashion stylists, hair stylists, makeup artists, photographer and assistance that make the final product a reality. A big thank you to Joanna Kustra, Debbie Goodman, Natalie Blyth and last but not least our cover model Janice Sampere.
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HAPPY 99th BIRTHDAY MR FABRE
Pepe Fabre celebrated his 99th birthday amongst his dancing friends in the Catholic Community Centre Sequence Dance Club. He is the oldest member of the club and still enjoys attending balls and party nights. The Club organised a special tea party dance in his honour that was enjoyed by members and guests.
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A ‘DUET’ WITH CYNTHIA & MARIBEL
The Fine Arts Association presented ‘Duet’ an exhibition of works by Cynthia Eagle and Maribel Matthews between 11th-28th March at The Fine Arts Gallery. Talking to Cynthia, “The exhibition came about because Maribel had seen some of my work and she suggested I should exhibit, I have always admired her work tremendously and I asked her to get together and hold a joint exhibition. I believe that our love of colour binds our paintings together exceptionally well and combines traditional representations as well as modernist influences. We hope to join forces again soon and hold another one in the future.”
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2015 GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL RESULTS
21-year-old Carlos Romero, from Spain and a dancer from Innovations Dance Company, took this year’s award for the most promising dancer at the 13th Gibraltar International Dance Festival. Out of the 63 soloists that participated at the festival, 7 were selected by international adjudicator, Craig Bartley to perform in the grand final. The festival, organised by M.O. Productions, was held from 12th-14th March 2015 at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre and saw 149 dancers from Gibraltar, England and Spain taking part. M.O. Productions also offered two scholarships at a vocational school in UK, to who in the adjudicator’s opinion had not won soloist medals but had lots of potential in the future. The scholarships were awarded to Quino Petit Pacheco and Julia Costa. Congratulations to the winners and all involved.
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GSLP/LIBERAL GOVERNMENT
Out and about with our Government. After over three years in office, the GSLP/Liberal Government continues to work hard for the people of Gibraltar.
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NEW INFINITY SPA & FITNESS
On Friday 13th March saw the official launch of the new Infinity Spa & Fitness on-board the Sunborn 5* Luxury Yacht Hotel, Marina Bay. The event started with welcome drinks in the Sapphire Bar, a variety of complimentary treatment demonstrations, Elemis goody bags, health seminars, personal training tips, evening entertainment and a chance to win a membership.  They also presented a donation to the local children’s charity The Guardian Angel Foundation.
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Horoscopes ARIES
21MAR - 19APR
There are some questions we need to be careful with sometimes regarding how we answer them. Our response needs to be phrased in such a way that appeases the person asking but doesn’t commit us fully. The coming month is likely to find you being asked to give a response and you will instinctively know there is both a right and wrong answer. A carefully constructed response will ensure you keep peace whilst freeing yourself from an obligation or commitment you’re not quite ready to take on. Take your time and think it through.
CANCER
21JUN - 22JUL
When we awaken from a deep slumber, we require a bit of time to regain our bearings and become familiar with surroundings. This, as we know, doesn’t take long but it is an essential process. In a similar way, something is becoming clear to you and the sense of realisation could be likened to awakening from a deep sleep. You’ve grown very used to a situation or scenario and have, until now, been unable to see the clear opportunity contained within it. That’s what starts to change this month. Be welcoming of what’s trying to alter in a necessary way.
TAURUS
APRIL 2015
20APR - 20MAY
GEMINI
21MAY - 20JUN
23JUL - 23AUG
VIRGO
24AUG - 22SEP
If we experience the thrill of achievement but have to balance it against perceived loss or compromise, then what does that do to the thrill? With one hand, we’re being granted what we want and with another, something is being taken away. You might have grown used to this ‘one step forward, one step backward’ scenario in an area of your world and the sky doesn’t indicate it’s due to end imminently. It does indicate though how you’re about to take one very important step forward this month. Never mind the backward step, it’s the one forward that will delight you.
LEO
Those skilled at juggling say the trick to doing it successfully is to not focus intently on what you’re doing. What’s needed is a comfortable rhythm combined with coordination. To be an adept juggler requires much more feeling than thinking. In an area of your world, you can gain much from refusing to think so much about a particular issue and allow yourself to ‘feel’ your way through it. If it wants to take you a certain direction, then allow yourself to go that direction. This month, relax and allow yourself to be led for a change.
For everything good and necessary, there must always be a drawback or compromise attached. We can’t have it all our own way. We need to therefore balance what we know to be good with what we know to be less positive. That’s worth bearing in mind this month as you start to discover what is actually good within something you felt offered little to be hopeful or inspired about. The price of accepting what’s good will involve letting go of what’s no longer needed but what you gain will be very valuable indeed.
Imagine if gold prospectors were horrified to discover how many pickaxes were damaged or broken as cartloads of gold were removed from their mine. Why would they care about something so mundane? Surely, breakage and wastage were accounted for in the process? This month, you might focus too intently upon what has been lost through attaining something valuable. You knew something would have to be sacrificed to make a positive gain. Don’t lose sight of what truly matters or compromise a sense of joy by giving too much attention to what is irrelevant.
LIBRA
23SEP - 220CT
SCORPIO
The cosmos is determined to give you a gift shortly. Chances are you have a feeling as to what it is. However, you probably have some very rigid ideas about how it will be given and appear and it’s here where you might need to be a bit more flexible and accommodating. You’re not being given something you want, you’re being given something you truly need. You might feel inclined to question why your perception of what you need differs so greatly in appearance from what’s being presented. Let this month’s developments help with this.
When we encounter an obstacle or setback, we believe some unseen force is determined to thwart our plans for reasons known only to itself. We start to convince ourselves that positive developments are often ‘too good to be true’ or will be short-lived. When we see evidence of a perceived problem, we then convince ourselves we were right to think along such lines. This month, what appears to be an obstacle to a cherished plan exists only to encourage you to stop and reconsider your position and strategy. That, as you will see, will be enormously helpful.
CAPRICORN
22DEC - 19JAN
AQUARIUS
PISCES
All too often, we are able to form a clear idea about what we’d like to see happen in our lives but believe any chance of an improvement is beyond our abilities or control. Whilst it’s true that improvement you’d like to see relies in part on someone else’s input or assistance, that shouldn’t stop you from doing what you’re able to do. The coming month will help with identifying ways in which you can use influence to your advantage and start to gain what you want to gain. A vision or dream is not nearly as far-fetched or unattainable as you’ve allowed yourself to believe.
Do we always want something in return for investment of patience and support we provide others? There are times when we would like to see some level of gain or reciprocation but there are also times when we know either or both will come our way in the future. For some time, you have shown considerable support toward a particular person and seen little in the way of gratitude or reward. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by a kind and caring cosmos and events this month will start to make clear. Then, you-knowwho will have something interesting to tell you.
23OCT - 21NOV
20JAN - 18FEB
If someone would give a straight answer to what you believe to be a simple question, life would be infinitely simpler. What seems simple and straightforward to you is being seen as complex and convoluted in the eyes of someone you’re keen to persuade. Their insistence upon assessing a proposal from numerous angles is, in your eyes, only delaying things. If you feel they’ve had enough time to assess an offer, then you might need to step in and help in subtle ways with their decisionmaking process. An opportunity to make progress presents itself this month.
SAGITTARIUS
22NOV - 21DEC
19FEB - 20MAR
Imagine if superheroes had to stick rigidly to specific rules and laws. No flying above certain speeds. No leaving the remnants of chemically created webs on city property. Adhering to rules and regulations would hinder their crime fighting abilities. They’d be less powerful or influential. Of course, rules and regulations are necessary but, in certain instances, some can be bent to suit our needs. This month, you might find a way to get around a dusty old rule that doesn’t play a part in success you want to see in a certain area. Do so determinedly but respectfully.
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CONFESSIONS OF ... hobbies:
Running a fashion empire & having hobbies are mutually exclusive activities
ambition:
That tomorrow will be just as good as today
Are you taken or single? Taken
are you a morning person? All us old people are
describe yourself in 5 words: Summarising is not my forte!
most embarrassing moment:
Luckily, I’m losing my memory, so can’t remember - sure I’ve had a few, though
if you were lucky enough to win the lottery, what would you do? Tuck it away safely & forget it existed (See, having a bad memory is useful!)
if you were the president for a day, what would you change in the world? The last time I heard, he was finding it hard to change anything!
What one thing you don’t leave home without? My underwear
which word or phrase do you most use? Ask my staff!
Raju Purswani AGE:
Too old to do what I do!
STAR SIGN: Cancer
OCCUPATION: Mr Marble Arc
if you were caught in a fire and had to choose between saving your pet and new tv, what would you choose? New TV (I don’t have a pet)
would you rather have super strengh or super intelligence? Intelligence
would you rather have the power to be invisable or the power to read minds?
FAVOURITE COLOUR:
For someone who likes to be the centre of attention, being invisible is awful, so the latter option
FAVOURITE FOOD:
Travel a lot for work so, for me, a holiday’s more about a frame of mind, rather than a physical journey. Last holiday - Right now, answering this questionnaire. Location: Gibraltar
I’m a regular bloke - White, navy, grey, black... pink (I’m very secure with my masculinity) An impossible question for a foodie - Be reasonable!
Favourite car:
It’s in my head - Convertible, big boot to take stuff in, 4x4, fast & big. Don’t think it’s on the market yet... I’m waiting
Favourite music album:
I’ve got about a 1,000 of them - Expect me to choose one?
last holiday:
worst habit?
Finessing everything until the last moment
favourite way to spend a sunday:
Sunday isn’t Sunday without the times, marmite toast & my loved ones. The rest depends on the weather
Fantasy dinner party guest(s):
Favourite movie:
Frozen! No seriously, it’s got to be Shawshank, otherwise I’d get no respect, would I?
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Robin Williams, Pope Francis, Swami Satchidananda, Ella Fitzgerald, Albert Einstein... BTW, how big is the dinner table?
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