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Welcome, To this the fourth issue of our new monthly, digital, lifestyle magazine for friends of Tenerife, and our biggest yet at 100 pages. In this issue we turn the spotlight on La Laguna in the north of the island, take a closer look at tapas, and continue the new “What’s On” pages, as well as features on books, entertainment, music, and sport. There is also our regular homestyle and business directory, an article on your holiday money, plus monthly horoscopes and interesting pages on the month of October. Throughout the magazine there are many competitions and offers, many of which are free to enter, with great prizes available, and for those of you visiting Tenerife, there is our regular tourist guide and map, with a quick look at the main places of interest, so there really is something for everyone....

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In This Issue LIFESTYLE

Places San Cristobal de la Laguna

What’s On September’s schedule

Healthy Living Walking and Weight Control

Spanish Style Cuisine A to Z of Tapas

Fashion Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Auto Style Lancia at the 67th Venice International Film Festival

REGULARS 84

Weekly Horoscope

Monthly Horoscope

The Birthday File

Sudoku

38 96

Famous Days in Spanish History

UK Tenerife Oct 2010 Oct 2010

October 2010

Books Tenerife: Globetrotter Travel Guide

Music American Anthems

Tech News Samsungs Galaxy Tab

Reach: Prequel to the Halo Trilogy Sport La Liga & CD Tenerife News

FEATURES 62

Tenerife Tourist Map

Places of interest in Tenerife

64 66 68 70

Area Maps *Cristianos - Americas *Las Galletas - Costa del Silencio *Golf del Sur - Los Abrigos *Los Gigantes - Playa de la Arena

HOMESTYLE Create unique designs in your home with stencils Business Tenerife Directory Money 8 ways to save money before and during your holidays

LIFESTYLE La Laguna

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Around The Island Situated on the shores of a lake which dried up over the last century, San Cristobal de La Laguna (or simply, La Laguna the lagoon - as it is known) is situated in the beautiful countryside of the Aguere Valley just inland from Santa Cruz. Its population of over 140,000 and its historical background are only some of the reasons that La Laguna is Tenerife's second most important city, with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearby neighbour Santa Cruz being the first. La Laguna is the old capital and the seat of the Adelantados (Governors of the Island), as well as the cultural and religious capitol of Tenerife due to the fact it homes the San Fernando University and the provinces Bishopric. In 1496 a settlement of soldiers and civilians grew up around the Church of La Conception which still stands today. The Church of La Conception is the site of the first Corpus Christi festivals on the islands, its millstone tower being one of the most representative symbols of La Laguna. The church itself holds a rich artistic heritage inside its walls including a 15th century Sevillian baptismal font brought to the island by the first Governor and used to baptise the first three Guanches of Tenerife.

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La Laguna The original settlement which later became known as Villa de Arriba only lasted 3 years due to the muddy waters almost constantly flowing down the valley destroying buildings and making the place unhealthy. The then governor Alonzo Fernandez de Lugo had the idea of creating a court with the leading families which led to the building of La Laguna. A thriving city gradually and carefully took shape. The design of the streets built on a then unique grid system with surprising precision.

La Laguna is most famous for three main reasons. Firstly, is its military aspect. Right from the start there has been a military presence in La Laguna, and after the initial conquest of Tenerife this has been maintained over the years at varying levels. The official residence of the Captain General of the Canary Islands was transferred here in 1723.

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La Laguna Next, it is the religious centre of the island. Walking through the streets of La Laguna you cannot help but be impressed by the amount of religious buildings and statues. Other than the afore mentioned Church of La Conception you can find;The Church of San Benito Abad where the faithful pilgrimage on the first Sunday of July in honour of the Patron Saint of farmers and crops. The Cathedral, built over the former church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, full of beautiful carvings and architecture dating to the 17th century. The convent of Santa Catalina, a convent of cloistered nuns where once a year on the 15th February the doors are opened to show the faithful the uncorrupted body of the sister Maria de Jesùs de Leòn Delgado (1643 - 1731). The Sanctuary Del Cristo containing one of the most worshipped figures in Tenerife, a gothic style carving of El Cristo de La Laguna.

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The churches of San Miguel and Santo Domingo de Guzman both built in the early 1500´s and many many more churches, temples and cloisters for Christians, Franciscans and Jesuits.

La Laguna Finally, La Laguna has always been a centre of learning. It had a school right from the early days, which was extended to cover several areas of learning and studies. This was provided by the clergy until the University of San Fernando de La Laguna was built in 1927. Not only schools and Universities feature in this fascinating town but many museums and cultural centres as well for example, History and Historic Archive Museum, Museum of Sacred Art, Museum of the Slavery of Christ, Museum of Mankind and Nature, the Photography Centre, Museum of Anthropology and the Museum of Science and the Cosmos. In short, La Laguna is an amazing place to visit. Architecture fills the whole city, everywhere you go there are outstanding monuments, palaces, religious buildings and noble houses of the 17th and 18th centuries. With its long and impressive history, wonderful cool climate and great charm, to spend time in La Laguna is to step back in time before much of the modern-day development of Tenerife took place.

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La Laguna was declared a World Cultural and Heritage Site by Unesco in 1999.

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LIFESTYLE Walking and Weight Control

Why am I still not losing weight when I step on the scales?

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Healthy Living Walking and Weight Control Why am I still not losing weight when I step on the scales?

The simple answer is that weight loss and weight gain are basic maths. Put quite simply, if you eat more calories than you use each day, you gain weight. If you eat fewer calories than you use each day, you lose weight. Yes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple! To lose weight you need to eat fewer calories and/or burn more each day, and for sensible, long-term weight control, you should do both. A pound of fat is approximately equal to 3500 calories. To lose 1 pound a week you will need to expend at least 3500 more calories than you eat that week, whether through increased activity or decreased eating or both. Many people turn to exercise and walking in particular to burn those extra calories. Walking to work or the shops, or even exercise walking each day, can all help to lose weight. Dieting or eating less on itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own will do you no long term good unless it is accompanied with at least a little additional exercise.

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Walking and Weight Control So, how can I burn more calories per mile you ask? Try to pick up your pace to 12-minute miles and less, and use racewalk techniques, by using your upper body and arms as you have seen the athletes do on TV. You will burn more calories per mile because you will be using more sets of muscles than you do at a slower walking pace or by running. Racewalkers burn as many as a third more calories per mile. You also burn more calories the more you weigh. As you lose weight, you start burning fewer calories per mile. Some walkers add weight belts or weighted backpacks to increase their calorie burn, but be careful in doing this so you don't throw off your posture or put more stress on your joints. For those who are losing weight and whose body is used to carrying around more pounds, a weight belt would be a more natural way to carry more weight. Having lost a lot of weight, the best method is by picking up the pace instead of carrying weights. If you have lost 10 - 20 pounds you will be amazed at how much faster you can now go.

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Healthy Living Walking and Weight Control The latest thinking is that walking at a moderate pace is more effective in burning fat calories than intense exercise. The body needs some time to mobilize the processes that dip into your fat stores for calories rather than just burning the simple sugars readily available in your cells. Remember, if you walk fast, always begin with a 10-minute warm-up at a moderate pace to get your body into fat-burning mode.

Inactive Dieters:

Active Dieters:

If you don't exercise while dieting, your body doesn't just burn fat, it also burns muscle. Some can end up in worse physical condition than before.

If you build muscle while dieting, you are increasing your metabolism. Those muscles burn more calories even while at rest or sleeping.

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If you have just taken up walking or have begun to racewalk, you are building muscle. If you have always been a walker, you should now add some strength exercises to build muscles while dieting. Upper body exercises are recommended, as walking will not build your upper body. Walking is a weightbearing activity and will help prevent osteoporosis as you age.

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Spanish Style Cuisine Tapas is the name of a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, used throughout Spanish cuisine. They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or warm (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid). In certain bars in Spain, as well as some parts of North America and the United Kingdom, tapas has evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine of its own, where patrons can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal. However, the principle behind the serving of tapas is to encourage conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal, and also, in some cases it is customary for diners to stand and move about while eating tapas. The word "tapas" is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, "to cover". It was once said that the tapas tradition began when king Alfonso X of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals. After regaining his health, the king ordered that taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small snack or "tapa." Original tapas were thought to be slices of bread or meat which sherry drinkers in Andalusian taverns used to cover their glasses between sips. This was a practical measure meant to prevent fruit flies from hovering over the sweet sherry. Also, the meat used to cover the sherry was normally ham or chorizo, which are both very salty and activate thirst. Because of this, bartenders and restaurant owners began creating a variety of snacks to serve with sherry, thus increasing their alcohol sales. The tapas eventually became as important as the sherry itself.

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The A - Z of tapas Tapas has evolved through Spanish history by incorporating ingredients and influences from many different cultures and countries. Most of the Iberian Peninsula was invaded by the Romans, who introduced the olive to the region, while invasions by the Moors of North Africa in the 8th century brought almonds, citrus fruits and fragrant spices, and their influence remains today, especially in Andalusia. The discovery and exploration of the Americas brought the introduction of tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, maize, beans and potatoes. These were readily accepted and easily grown in the Spanish regional climates. In Spain, dinner is usually served between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. (sometimes as late as midnight), leaving significant time between work and dinner. Therefore, Spaniards can often be found in the local bar eating tapas in the time between finishing work and having dinner. Also, since lunch is usually served between 1 and 3 p.m., another common time for tapas is weekend days around noon as a means of socializing before lunch proper at home, or even as a quick lunch snack itself. It is very common for a bar or a small local restaurant to have 8 to 12 different kinds of tapas in warming trays with glass partitions covering the food. They are often very strongly flavoured with garlic, chillies or paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, saffron and sometimes in plentiful amounts of olive oil. Often one or more of the choices is seafood (mariscos), often including anchovies, sardines or mackerel in olive oil, squid or others in a tomato based sauce, sometimes with the addition of red or green peppers or other seasoning. It is rare to see a tapas selection not include one or more types of olives, such as manzanilla or arbequina olives. One or more types of bread are usually available to eat with any of the sauce-based tapas.

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Common Spanish Tapas (Part 1) Aceitunas Olives, sometimes with a filling of anchovies or red bell pepper. Alb贸ndigas Meatballs with sauce. Alioli Means "Garlic and oil" in Catalan. The classic ingredients are only garlic, oil and salt, but the most common form of it includes mayonnaise and garlic. Served on bread or with boiled or grilled potatoes, fish, meat or vegetables. Bacalao Salted cod loin sliced very thinly usually served with bread and tomatoes Banderillas Banderillas, or pinchos de encurtidos, are cold tapas made out of small food items pickled in vinegar and skewered together. They are also known as gildas or piparras and consist of pickled items, like olives, baby onions, baby cucumbers, chillies with pieces of pepper and other vegetables. Sometimes they include an anchovy. Boquerones White anchovies served in vinegar (boquerones en vinagre) or deep fried. Calamares Rings of battered squid.

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The A - Z of tapas Carne mechada Slow-cooked, tender beef. Chopitos Battered and fried tiny squid. Also known as puntillitas. Cojonuda A kind of "pincho". It consists of a slice of Spanish morcilla with a fried quail egg over a slice of bread. It is very common in Burgos, because the most well known and widespread Spanish morcilla is from there. It can also be prepared with a little strip of red spicy pepper. Cojonudo A kind of "pincho". It consists of a slice of Spanish chorizo with a fried quail egg over a slice of bread. Chorizo al vino Chorizo sausage slowly cooked in wine. Chorizo a la sidra Chorizo sausage slowly cooked in cider. Croquetas Croquettes are a common sight in bar counters and homes across Spain, served as a tapa, a light lunch, or a dinner along with a salad. Empanadas or empanadillas Large or small turnovers filled with tuna, or meats and vegetables. Ensaladilla rusa This literally means (little) Russian salad and is made with mixed boiled vegetables with tuna, olives and mayonnaise. Gambas Prawns sauteed in salsa negra (peppercorn sauce), al ajillo (with garlic), or pil-pil (with chopped chili peppers).

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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FASHION FAMED FASHION DESIGNER CAROLINA HERRERA RECEIVES "MERCEDES-BENZ PRESENTS" TITLE Carolina Herrera known for her sophisticated design and elegance receives the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for this season's spring/summer 2011 collection debuting at the Lincoln Center, the new home of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program recognizes designers that demonstrate dedication to the use of quality materials, unique style and innovative design for the past seven years. "I am very proud to be chosen as the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer," said Herrera. "To be recognized in such an important year in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week history, is, without question, a wonderful honour." Carolina Herrera has designed for many celebrities and high profile clients including RenĂŠe Zellweger, Amy Adams, Michelle Pfeiffer, Emily Blunt, Oprah Winfrey, and Camilla Belle. She joins a prestigious list of past "Mercedes-Benz Presents" design winners including Monique Lhuillier, Badgley Mischka, Narciso Rodriguez, and CHADO Ralph Rucci.

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week "Carolina Herrera's understated grace, precision design and attention to detail uphold the Mercedes-Benz commitment to quality," said Lisa Holladay, Manager of Brand Experience Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. "She is a symbol of great success within the fashion industry and especially in New York City and choosing her as this season's Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer represents the strength of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the event's bright future at Lincoln Center." Born in Venezuela, Carolina Herrera began her Fashion career in New York in 1980, and will be celebrating 30 years of her eponymous collection in 2011. Recognized throughout the industry for her impeccable style and elegant, feminine, sophisticated designs, Carolina Herrera has been awarded by the Council of Fashion Designers of America two distinct honours "Womenswear Designer of the Year" in 2004, and in 2008 the "Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award". Carolina Herrera oversees a design house which encompasses her signature fashion collection and bridal collections, her lifestyle collection CH Carolina Herrera, and ten successful fragrances.

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FASHION Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 took place in New York at the Lincoln Center from September 9-16. Carolina Herrera is among more than ninety designers presenting their Spring/Summer 2011 collections at Lincoln Center including Diane von Furstenberg, HervĂŠ LĂŠger by Max Azria, Vera Wang, Badgley Mischka, Christian Siriano and Charlotte Ronson.

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In 2007, Mercedes-Benz USA became the title sponsor of IMG's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York and MercedesBenz Fashion Week Swim in Miami. Mercedes-Benz is also the title sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin.

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SUPERMODEL IMAN DRIVES CHIC, SOPHISTICATED LOOK FOR MERCEDES-BENZ STAR LOUNGE As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week arrives to its new home at the Lincoln Center, what remains unchanged is Mercedes-Benz commitment to style and luxury at one of the world's biggest annual fashion events. Through a collaborative effort with fashion icon Iman and her new IMAN Home designs, and interiors and special events design consultant Carlos Mota, the VIP Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge is a bold design statement and sanctuary for guests taking in the latest fashion looks on the runway during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week spring and summer 2011 season. MILLA JOVOVICH RELAXES IN THE STAR LOUNGE

IMAN Home designs are inspired by international locales and traditional, yet modern crafts to bring a beautiful blend of cultural richness in the fabrics. The Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge serves as the first look at these designs from her collection, which launches in late September. "I am so excited to partner with Mercedes-Benz on this project," said Iman. "We have worked tirelessly in preparation for the launch of IMAN Home and to have this forum, at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, is a great way to unveil the collection."

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FASHION During the course of her fourteen year modeling career, Iman graced the covers of top fashion magazines around the world and has acted as a muse to many prominent designers including Gianni Versace, Donna Karan, and Yves Saint-Laurent. On June 7, 2010, Iman was recognized for her contributions to the industry over the past thirty years by receiving the Fashion Icon Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. In conjunction with Iman's bold dĂŠcor elements, acclaimed interior designer and interiors and special events design consultant, Carlos Mota, provides his expertise and artistic direction to bring to life the 30' by 26' MercedesBenz Fashion Week lounge. "This is an exciting project for me," said Mota. "It is great to be working with a team so attentive to detail and quality." No stranger to the fashion community, Mota, whose friends and supporters include many NYC tastemakers and designers, takes a seemingly ordinary room inside Lincoln Center and transforms the space into a safe haven for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week VIPs. Those lucky enough to gain access to the lounge are transported to an exotic, almost tribal oasis equipped with cozy couches, chairs, daybeds, full bar and private sitting area. The Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge is available to designers, celebrities, VIPs, media and guests, by invitation or through an access card provided by Mercedes-Benz.

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AutoStyle Lancia at the 67th Venice International Film Festival The Lancia Café made its return to the terrace of the Hotel Excelsior at the Venice Lido, the ideal location for the media to get together with producers, directors and actors for one-to-one interviews. This year, it was once again the most exclusive and welcoming location for the stars of the festival to get together, and enjoy a drink, in a refined and relaxed atmosphere. The Lancia Café symbolises Lancia, which is Main Sponsor of the Venice Film Festival for the fifth year running. The company made a fleet of Lancia Delta "Hard Blacks" available for the Festival, distinguished by their exclusive body colour with matt finish combined with the glossy black of the roof which represents Italian style to the full. During the festival, the Lancia fleet transported VIPs and films stars to and from the Venice Lido and the red carpet. During the event, the Lancia Café played host to a special Hard Black, autographed by personalities from the world of show business and cinema, which was displayed on the terrace

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of the Hotel Excelsior, in front of the Lancia CafĂŠ. A true "one-of-a-kind", the exclusive car then made its entrance on the red carpet where it remained for the duration of the Festival and was embellished with the signatures of the most important stars of international cinema, and then became the centrepiece of an auction in aid of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Many famous guests will be bringing the Lancia CafĂŠ to life, such as Quenten Tarantino, Natalie Portman,

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Lancia at the 67th Venice International Film Festival Jessica Alba, Rosamund Pike, Casey Affleck, Naomi Campbell and Willem Defoe amongst stars, directors and producers of Italian cinema. By sponsoring the 67th Venice International Film Festival, Lancia confirms the cinema as the form of cultural expression best suited to identifying the values of the Lancia Brand. These ties are already close, as demonstrated by the appearance of Lancia cars in famous films and by the support that Lancia has given to the world's most significant, high-class, stylish and international film festivals since 2006. It should be remembered also that the Lancia Delta has been the Official Car of the world's most prestigious film festivals since 2008, has starred in original advertisements featuring Richard Gere and played a leading placement role in the film "Angels & Demons".

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amazon.co.uk Great, handy-sized guide with an excellent, useful map in the back, lots of interesting facts about the Island of Tenerife, and ideas for places to visit. This is an ideal guide book for first time visitors and a good reference book for those familiar with the island.

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MUSIC American Anthems: Various Artists A fantastic collection of All-American soft-rock tracks and ballads featuring the likes of Journey, Heart, Chicago, Foreigner etc,. This three album set also features some brilliant songs from soundtracks such as Flashdance, Karate Kid, Top Gun & Rocky, and is excellent value too. Click here to go to the website and play a sample of all the songs

The perfect album for driving (preferably with the top down, weather permitting), and bound to be one of the top-selling compilation album gifts for the forth-coming festive season. With a full 60 tracks the estimated saving over buying the tracks individually is over ÂŁ40.00, so that works out at an amazing 12 pence per track. Click here to go to the website and play a sample of individual songs Available from:

amazon.co.uk DISC 1 1. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey 2. Drive - Cars (The) 3. More Than A Feeling - Boston 4. I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner 5. Alone - Heart 6. Power Of Love, The - Huey Lewis & The News 7. White Wedding - Billy Idol 8. Hazard - Richard Marx 9. Rosanna - Toto 10. Broken Wings - Mr. Mister 11. I Want You To Want Me - Cheap Trick 12. You're The Best - Joe Esposito 13. My Sharona - Knack (The) 14. Satellite - Hooters (The) 15. Runaway Train - Soul Asylum 16. Sunny Came Home - Shawn Colvin 17. Amazed - Lonestar 18. She's Not There - Santana 19. American Heartbeat - Survivor 20. Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top

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Album Savings: £43.33 compared to buying all songs Original Release Date: May 2010 Format: MP3 Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player Also available in CD DISC 2 1. What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner 2. Hard To Say I'm Sorry - Chicago 3. Is This Love - Whitesnake 4. Take My Breath Away - Berlin 5. Power Of Love - Jennifer Rush 6. Dead Ringer For Love - Meat Loaf 7. Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon 8. Drops Of Jupiter - Train 9. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper 10. I Just Died In Your Arms - Cutting Crew 11. Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins 12. Out Of Touch - Hall & Oates 13. Love Is A Battlefield - Pat Benatar 14. Bitch - Meredith Brooks 15. Mmm Mmm Mmm - Crash Test Dummies 16. Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover - Sophie B. Hawkins 17. Because The Night - Patti Smith 18. Ventura Highway [live] - America 19. Open Arms - Journey 20. Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle

DISC 3 1. Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor 2. Maniac - Michael Sembello 3. Glory Of Love, The - Peter Cetera 4. We Built This City - Starship 5. Missing You - John Waite 6. Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes 7. Centerfold - J. Geils Band (The) 8. Arthur's Theme - Christopher Cross 9. Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison 10. Wherever You Will Go - Calling (The) 11. California [Tchad Blake mix] - Phantom Planet 12. Baby I'm A Want You - Bread 13. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd 14. American Pie - Don McLean 15. Jesse's Girl - Rick Springfield 16. Way It Is, The - Bruce Hornsby 17. To Be With You - Mr. Big 18. Baby's Coming Back - Jellyfish 19. I Found Someone - Cher 20. Show Me Heaven - Maria McKee

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Tech News

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab: Coming to a store near you After weeks of snippets of videos and glimpses of leaked photos, Samsung’s 7-inch tablet, to be known as the Galaxy Tab, is finally here. Samsung has announced the launch of the tablet that is set to become one of the first major Android-powered challengers to the Apple iPad. The Galaxy Tab runs the Android 2.2 operating system and has a 7-inch LCD display with a 1024 x 600 resolution. At 0.8 pounds, the device weighs just about half as much as the iPad. It also supports Adobe’s Flash Player 10.1 so it can display web pages that run Flash — something the iPad can not do.

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At the time of going to press, Samsung hasn’t announced a price as yet for the Galaxy Tab. Since Apple launched the iPad in April and it’s subsequent resounding success, almost every major consumer electronics maker appears to be working on a tablet of its own. Yet few have made it to the market as yet, with the only real alternaive being a larger tablet model from Toshiba.

Galaxy Tab Earlier this month, Dell launched the Streak, a device with a 5-inch display that has been billed as a tablet but is priced and acts like a phone. Dell plans to introduce more tablets. BlackBerry maker Research In Motion and HP are also reportedly developing tablets. Meanwhile, Apple has stormed ahead in the market-place and sold more than 3 million iPads. The Galaxy Tab has a smooth, slab-like design thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s similar to the iPad. It packs in a powerful Cortex A8 1.0-GHz processor and supports HD video. The device has a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video telephony over 3G and also a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera to capture images and video. Yes, not one but two cameras! It will offer 16 GB or 32 GB of internal storage and will have microSD expansion for up to 32 GB of additional storage space.

The Galaxy Tab will support 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with e-mail. It is also expected to offer normal phone voice-calling features (in addition to the normal VoIP apps) by the insertion of a sim card. The Android operating system offers a tried and tested smart hardware package. Hold the Galaxy Tab and the first thing that strikes you is how compact the device is. The Galaxy Tab has a smaller screen than the iPad and that translates into a lighter device. The tabletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smaller size also makes it easier to hold it in just one hand as you would with an e-reader like the Kindle or the Nook. The 7-inch display means the device is small enough to slip into the pocket of a suit or a purse. As the Galaxy Tab runs Android, which is the system that so far has done best on smartphones, it can effectively double as a palm pc and mobile device.

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Samsung has an attractive calendar app for the Galaxy Tab and the e-mail app on the tablet is comparable to that on the iPad. The Galaxy Tab also includes an e-reading application powered by Kobo, and a Media Hub for video clips and movies, which Samsung hopes to offer as rentals or downloads that users can buy. Almost all independent apps in the Android Market will work for the Galaxy Tab, says Samsung, the idea being that users can buy the tablet and immediately have apps they can download and play with. Obviously, once released we will have to see if it will work for all apps in the market. Samsung plans to launch the device in Europe in mid September, and in the United States and Asia shortly after that.

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Tech News Game Review: HALO: REACH Halo: Reach is the latest first-person shooter game from Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360. Released during September, the game takes place in the year 2552, where humanity is locked in a war with the aliens. This futuristic science fiction setting occurs shortly before the events of the 2001 game Halo: Combat Evolved, and as thus forms a prequel to the Halo Trilogy. In this action, humans, under the auspices of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC), have been waging a long war against a collective of alien races known as the Covenant. Almost all of humanity's interstellar colonies have fallen, and Reach itself is an Earthlike colony that serves as the UNSC's main military hub and home to over 700 million civilians. The game follows the actions of Noble Team, a UNSC special operations unit composed of elite supersoldiers known as Spartans. Players assume the role of an unnamed new addition to the team, identified by the call sign Noble 6. Noble Team's leader is Carter-A259, a no-nonsense soldier. His second-in-command, Kat-B320, has a bionic arm; together, Carter and Kat are the only two remaining original members of Noble Team. The other members include heavy weapons specialist Jorge-052, Emile-A239, and marksman Jun-A266 In Halo 3, players could wield one-use equipment power-ups that offer temporary offensive or defensive advantages, but this system of single-use equipment is replaced in Reach by reusable and persistent armour abilities which remain with a player until they are replaced. Like Halo 3, the ability to wield two handheld firearms has also been removed. Among the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;abilitiesâ&#x20AC;? are a hologram, where the player spawns a "dummy" twin, jetpack, sprint, and "armour lock", which makes the player invincible in exchange for the loss of mobility. In addition to tweaks and changes to existing weapons from the Halo series, Reach features new weapons fulfilling various combat roles.

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Reach will feature multiplayer support via Xbox Live, System Link, and split screen. Also new to Halo: Reach are nameplates which appear next to a players gamertag and can be earned by completing different requirements and activating the nameplate via Bungie.net.

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The best was saved to last this weekend, with Villarreal beating Málaga 2-3 in the Monday night game to move up to second in the table. Atlético Madrid moved up to fourth after a 1-0 victory over bottom club Zaragoza in the last match on Sunday evening. Sevilla drop out of the European spots after they were beaten 2-0 by Hércules earlier in the evening, a defeat which cost the job of Sevilla's manager Antonio Alvarez. Espanyol jumped over Sevilla to sixth after a 1-0 win over Osasuna. Getafe beat Racing Santander 0-1 to return to winning ways after their defeat midweek against Málaga. Mallorca kept up their unbeaten home record, winning 2-0 against Real Sociedad to end the weekend in mid-table. Almería and Deportivo came in to their match on Sunday with both sides in the relegation spots, but it was the visitors who came away with the spoils after a 02 victory.

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Real Madrid's lead at the top of the table was cut short after they could only draw 0-0 at newly promoted Levante. Levante did a big favour as well for their city neighbours Valencia, who are now clear at the top of the table after beating Sporting Gijón 0-2. Barcelona also moved above Madrid to second place after a 1-3 victory over Athletic Bilbao

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LEAGUE 2 CD Tenerife Fail To Fire Again A change at the helm with regard to the manager at Tenerife, brought no change in their poor results, as they suffered another defeat, this time going down 2-0 at Xerez in the Friday night game. Caretaker coach Alfredo Merino saw his side fall behind in the twentieth minute when José Marí headed in a Pablo Redondo cross, and seven minutes later Cordero got the second after a quick passing move with José Marí. By the half hour mark the game was all but over, as the Canary Islanders showed little reaction, and Capi could have scored a third for the Andalusians after the restart. For Xerez, this was their third victory in a row, moving them right up the table, but a poor Tenerife side have not picked up a single point in the opening five games of the season, leaving them rooted to the bottom. Last year both of these teams were in the first division, but on this form, next year they could be two leagues apart. XEREZ

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Places to visit Santa Cruz Los Cristianos Las Americas Las Galletas Vilaflor Icod de los vinos Puerto de la Cruz Los Abrigos El Medano Guimar Candelaria Los Gigantes Masca Playa San Juan La Orotava Mount Teide National Park

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TENERIFE GUIDE Los Cristianos One of the most popular resorts in the entire Canary Islands, and just 16 km west of the airport. With the wonderful golden sand beaches situated around the harbour, the town has managed to retain some of the character of its original fishing village whist developing into one of the largest tourist areas on the Island. There are plenty of things to do, from the pleasure cruises, glass-bottomed boats, and ferries to neighbouring islands, as well as sun-bathing, watersports, then relaxing in the vast array of pubs, clubs and restaurants, all within walking distance. Playa de las Americas Very much a purpose built resort, Las Americas has grown to become Tenerife's biggest and most popular holiday destination. From itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clean man-made sandy beaches to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hundreds of quality hotels and first class facilities, this is truly a sun worshipper's idea of paradise. Everyone is catered for with a wealth of beach, sea and leisure activities, and there is something for all the family with the Aquapark and new Siam Water Kingdom all within walking distance of as many bars, restaurants and clubs as you are ever likely to need.

Icod de los vinos Site of the 1,000 year old Drago (Dragon) Tree, the oldest and largest in existence, situated next to the plaza of the Iglesia de San Marcos.

Mount Teide National Park At a height of 3,720 metres, the summit of Mount Teide is the highest point of the Canary Islands, and the surrounding area was declared a National Park in 1954. Roads through the park allow visitors to drive across old lava fields and sample the lunarlike landscape within the old crater at around 2,100 metres above sea-level with El Teide dominating the centre. It is possible to access within 200 metres of the summit of this dormant vocano by cable car, and view the surrounding peaks, some of which are evidence of more recent volcanic activity. Vilaflor High above the coast of southern Tenerife, yet just an hours drive away, Vilaflor is a beautiful village famous for its wine, cheese and spring water, as well as being the highest village in Tenerife. On the road to Mount Teide, it offers spectacular views, as well as local scenery, arts and crafts. Las Galletas Located on the south coast between Los Cristianos and the airport, Las Galletas is a typical Canarian village with narrow streets, beach front promenade, picturesque harbour and a cafe style pedestrian centre. There is a small, natural beach by the side of the fishing boats, which supply the daily fish market and excellent local restaurants, both here and in the adjoining neighbourhoods that make up Tenbel and Costa del Silencio.

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Las Chafiras

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TENERIFE GUIDE Santa Cruz Tenerife's vibrant capital city, set in the north-east corner of the island, offers a cosmopolitan blend of culture, heritage, beaches and classical architecture. Santa Cruz is a wonderful mix of old and new, with its museums, parks, plazas, art, fine dining, and of course shopping, which means it really does have something for everyone to enjoy. Santa Cruz is also the home of a dazzling array of festivals, events, and venues for those wishing to inject a bit of culture into their holiday. As well as being the site for one of the biggest carnivals in the world, its amazing sights number amongst it the magnificent Auditorio de Tenerife, home to the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. El Medano A small town on the south coast just 5km east of Los Abrigos, Medano is famous for its long, natural, sandy beaches and offshore breezes, making it the ideal spot for wind and watersport enthusiasts. The centre and boardwalk area mingle health and surf shops with seafront cafes, and is a very popular resort with the locals.

Los Abrigos A traditional fishing village situated between Las Chafiras and El Medano. It has a fantastic selection of seafood restaurants around the picturesque harbour where the local fishing boats drop off their catch daily.

Guimar A quiet town set in the valley of Guimar to the east of the island, it has a reputation as the perfect spot for a slice of “rural” tourism. More recently, the mysterious stone pyramids on the outskirts of the town, attracted the interest of the author and world famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who has researched similar structures in Mexico and Peru, and his exhibition on the site of the “pyramids” has become a huge tourist attraction. Puerto de la Cruz The oldest resort in the Canary Islands, located on the northern coast, this town was the birthplace of tourism in the Canaries and still has a lot to offer. It is more traditional, in contrast with the more modern resorts of the south, and is certainly greener, with a variety of botanical gardens due to the north’s more temperate climate. Home to a number of buildings of historical and artistic value, it is also the site of one of the islands most famous tourist attractions, the Loro Parque.

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Los Gigantes

TENERIFE GUIDE Los Gigantes A beautiful resort on the west coast of the island set on a hillside next to the towering cliffs from which it gets its name. From the natural beach made up of black volcanic sand, to the idyllic marina with its yachts, excursion boats, cafes and bars, or on to the small shops and restaurants tucked away in the narrow streets, this fantastic resort has someting for everyone. Playa San Juan A bustling seaside and fishing village on the road to Los Gigantes, Playa San Juan has undergone some development in recent years. It retains a working harbour, two beaches, the second of which is a new sandy beach, and a long promenade with shops and restaurants serving traditional food and of course, fresh fish every day. It is also close to the fantastic premier Abama golf and spa resort.

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La Orotava An historic town in the north of the island, notable for its typical Canarian architecture, monuments, and culture. Set in the valley from which it takes its name, its most notable landmark is the Casa de los Balcones which epitomises the island's heritage. Masca A popular and picturesque tourist spot situated in the more mountainous area to the north west of the island, with an impressive gorge that leads down to the sea. Noted for its scenery, and ideal for hiking. Candelaria Just south of the capital SantaCruz, Candelaria is a popular tourist destination of historical and religious significance, as the home of the Basilica and the Black Madonna, and the town's main plaza with its beach and Guanche statues.

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HOMESTYLE One of the easiest ways to create your own unique design in your home is to use your own stencil. Stencilling is a method of applying a design by brushing paint through a cut out overlay and is one of the best and most effortless forms of wall art, acting as an excellent accent or border to any space. Stencils allow you to reproduce a pattern or design over and over again, as many times as you like. Cutting your own stencils does require a little patience, but it is easy and rewarding. With a few simple supplies, you will soon be building your own stencil library and these tips should help you get good results. You will need: A craft knife (one where you can easily snap off the blade to get a new sharp one is ideal). A cutting board or piece of card on which to cut the stencil. A piece of acetate or stiff seethrough plastic, is easiest. A printout of the stencil design (you can enlarge or reduce this on a photocopier). Some tape (ideally repositionable or lowtack so your stencil doesn't get sticky).

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Start by using a few pieces of tape to secure the printout of the stencil design to the piece of acetate along the edges. Position the design so there is a border of acetate about an inch (2.5cm) around the whole design, then, using the craft knife start cutting out the stencil. Begin with the longest, straightest edges as these are the easiest. Your aim is to cut each line once only, so press firmly and smoothly. As you have taped the design to the acetate, it won't move out of place but use your free hand to stop the acetate from buckling. Be sure to keep your fingers well away from where you are cutting. Turn the stencil around so that you are always cutting at an easy angle. Once you have cut out the whole design, tidy up any rough edges otherwise the paint will get clogged up in these and the pattern will not work properly. Now you are ready to begin.

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Place the stencil where you want it and keep it in place by taping it at the top and bottom with a piece of low-tack tape. This is best as it is very easy to remove and shouldn't pull off any paint from the surface. You can use a normal paintbrush but it is advisable to use a professional stencil brush.

A stencil brush is a specialist brush with short, firmly packed bristles. They are available in various widths from small for tiny, detailed sections of a stencil to large ones for faster painting in of sections. The main advantage of a stencil brush over a normal paint brush is that it reduces the chances of getting paint under the edge of the stencil because of the stiff bristles.

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HOME STYLE If you are painting a border stencil with several colours, you may find it easier to have a brush for each colour, rather than rinsing the brush each time and using tape to mask off areas of the stencil you don't want in a particular colour makes life a lot simpler. Do not overload the brush with paint, just dab the end into the colour you require so that the ends of the bristles are covered evenly and wipe off any excess on a piece of paper or cloth. You will get better results by applying two thin coats rather than one thick one. Wait for the first to dry before applying the second. The paint shouldn't be too liquid, nor your brush too wet, as the paint may then seep under the edge of the stencil. Start on the edges of the stencil, working into the centre, rather than from the centre outwards. Again this helps prevent paint getting under the edges as you are less likely to accidentally bump the brush against an edge.

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If you are using various stencils together, first try them out on a piece of paper. It is far easier to find out that something is not working at this stage and correct it than when you are painting on your final surface. If you're doing a repeat design, wash your stencil regularly in warm water to keep the edges free of paint. If there is some paint on an edge, you will find you won't get a crisp edge to your painted stencil. As paper stencils do not lend themselves to washing, acetate stencils are better for repeat designs. With a paper or card stencil, wipe off the excess paint, then leave the stencil for a bit so the paint on it dries, before using it again. As with most things, practice makes perfect, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try and be too ambitious for your first attempt. Try a small area first, and one that can easily be repainted over if the outcome is not absolutely as you had hoped for.

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As difficult times for the euro cuts the cost of summer holiday breaks, we spotlight 8 ways to save even more this year Travel money Last year, holidaymakers swapping £500 at the bureau de change were getting little more than €530-€550 in return. But sterling has turned into a surprise beneficiary of the Greek debt crisis, and £500 exchanged this month will be worth around €588 in the high street and as much as €600 if you shop around. Recently, the pound rose as high as €1.23 against the euro, compared to a low of €1.05 last year. To find the best exchange rate for your holiday money, try MyTravelCash or the FairFX prepaid card, and get to work on the internet, as many of the best deals are only available if you order online. In branches of travel agents, in many cases, rates can be slightly higher, worst of all being airports – only use them if you are desperate and change only the amount you require and no more. Don't use a credit card (and some debit cards) to buy travel money in the UK. The card companies may treat it as a foreign transaction and you may well incur extra fees. Cash machines Some debit cards remain commission-free in Europe and do not charge transaction fees, while at some banks, a further £1.50 is added to the bill. Avoid using most debit cards overseas, as they typically charge a withdrawal fee of £1.50£5 and an additional currency exchange charge of 2.25%-2.75%. Credit cards should always be used for high-value purchases but not for withdrawing money at cash machines.

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Insurance The cheapest basic annual multi-trip policy for a family of four starts at £24 and normally gives you about £500 maximum for lost baggage and £1,000 for cancellation. If you raise the limits to £1,500 for bags, expect the premium to rise to around £36. If you only go abroad once a year, single-trip policies start at bout £2.50 and £9.50 for a family of four spending from the likes of FlexiCover. For higher levels of cover or for special equipment coverprices can vary enormously so check out the website first.

Car hire Always take dated digital photos of the car when you pick it up, as unscrupulous hire companies tend to try and catch you on windows, wheels and the under trim, so carefully photograph them. At the airport, you may be told to buy extra insurance at around £10-£15 a day, with dire warnings if you don't, but if you intend to hire a car on holiday, ignore them, and buy independent cover before you fly.

Remember, you may already have cover via a "premium" bank account, and some good home policies cover you for your personal items outside the home.

Dynamic conversion The shop assistant abroad might well offer to let you pay in sterling rather than local currency but, if you agree, the cost could be considerably higher.

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Online booking charges For example buying a return flight for two on Ryanair with a debit or credit card could incur a card fee of £20 (these vary from company to company and are usually only added when you click “pay”). You can often avoid this with a MasterCard prepaid card such as the one from fairfx.com

Mobile phones Before you go, talk to your network (or look at its website) and ask what's the best way to keep down roaming charges. The networks generally have price plans, but you may have to opt in to these before you travel to get the best call rates. Remember, you can pay to receive calls as well as make them while abroad, so texting is the low-cost option. Also beware data roaming charges. The cost of receiving email, surfing the web, etc., can really add up. Also keep a close eye on your phone/Sim card, as thieves can run up massive bills in a matter of hours.

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Your Weekly Horoscope to 7th October ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You could lose money or precious belongings if you aren't careful. You may end up being blamed if anything goes wrong. You should get involved with activities that can be enjoyed by both young and old alike. Physical activity will help defuse your frustration.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You can't always have your own way. The information that you gain now can be used in every aspect of your life. You can make some money if you get involved in a conservative financial prospect that is presented to you. You will gain knowledge through your adventure.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don't overspend to impress someone who interests you. Emotional situations could bring out your stubborn nature. Be sure to keep communication open with those you live with. You could receive recognition for a job well done.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Acceptance will be necessary. Get involved in groups that will help you meet established individuals. Overindulgence may be a problem. This is a great day to start that new health regimen you've been talking about.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can get support from groups that you belong to if you're willing to step out on a limb and voice your opinions. Beware of colleagues who don't have your best interests in mind. Too many opportunities and too many changes are going on. Dinner, theatre, or a comedy club may be just the place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Don't force your opinions on friends or relatives unless you are prepared to lose their favour. You may be offered opportunities that will result in a higher earning potential. Obstacles may stand in your way where career and success are concerned. Don't be taken advantage of by any fast talking salesperson trying to part you from your cash.

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Your Weekly Horoscope to 7th October LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Unexpected bills may set you back. Your obviously unique way of doing things has caught the eye of someone in a higher position. You may want to pull out some of those unfinished projects you've got tucked away. Consider making pleasure trips or participating in entertainment that will require energy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Take time to find out all you can. Make sure any presentation you have is ready. In-laws may cause difficulties. Travel should be considered. Be wary, as situations in your personal life are moving a little fast lately.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Property investments should payoff. Problems with females you live or work with will try your patience and cause temper flare ups. Take on positions that offer on the job training or pay for courses related to business. You are best to be accommodating for the time being. Sudden romantic infatuations won't be lasting.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Losses could occur if you haven't been careful when dealing with joint financial ventures. Don't let your anger consume you and don't allow important matters go unattended. You must not lead someone on or show interest in them for the wrong reasons. Romantic relationships should stabilise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't try to deal with important issues or make changes that will upset the apple cart. Friends and relatives may not understand your needs. Luck is with you. You may want to plan physical activities that will help burn off some excess energy.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Heart to heart talks will clear up vague issues. Make changes in your domestic scene. You can make alterations to your appearance that everyone will admire. You will find the perfect outfit if you shop this month.

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If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your birthday this month . . . Oct 1st: Jimmy Carter (1924) Walter Matthau (1920) George Peppard (1928) Julie Andrews (1935) Richard Harris (1930) 2nd: Mahatma Gandhi (1869) Groucho Marx (1890) Sting (Gordon Matthew Sumner)(1951) Bud Abbott (1895) Don McLean (1945) 3rd: Chubby Checker (1941) Eddie Cochran (1938) Lindsey Buckingham (1947) Neve Cambell (1973) Gwen Stefani (1969) James Herriot (1916)

4th: Charlton Heston (1923) Jackie Collins (1941) Susan Sarandon (1946) Alicia Silverstone (1976) Buster Keaton (1895) 5th: Sir Donald Pleasence (1919) Steve Miller (1943) Kate Winslet (1975) Bob Geldof (1954)

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6th: Carole Lombard (1908) Elisabeth Shue (1963) Britt Ekland (1942)

7th: Vladimir Putin (1952) Desmond Tutu (1931) Simon Cowell (1959) 8th: Jesse Jackson (1941) Klaus Kinski (1926) Paul Hogan (1941) Chevy Chase (1943) Sigourney Weaver (1949) Matt Damon (1970) 9th: John Lennon (1940) Sean Lennon (1975) Sharon Osbourne (1952) 10th: Martina Navratilova (1956) Giuseppe Verdi (1813) Helen Hayes (1900) David Lee Roth (1955) Harold Pinter (1930) 11th: Joan Cusack (1962) Daryl Hall (1949) Dawn French (1957) 12th: Luciano Pavarotti (1935) Hugh Jackman (1968) 13th: Paul Simon (1942) Marie Osmond (1959) Kelly Preston (1963) Yves Montand (1921) Margaret Thatcher (1925)

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Who do you share yours with . . . 14th: Lillian Gish (1893) Roger Moore (1927) Ralph Lauren (1939) Cliff Richard (1940) 15th: Frederich Nietzsche (1844) P.G. Wodehouse (1881) Mario Puzo (1920) Richard Carpenter (1946) Sara Ferguson (1959) 16th: Oscar Wilde (1854) David Ben-Gurion (1886) Tim Robbins (1959) Angela Lansbury (1925) 17th: Evel Knievel (1938) Arthur Miller (1915) Rita Hayworth (1918) Montgomery Clift (1920) Margot Kidder (1948) Marshall Mathers (Eminem) (1972) 18th: Jean Claude Van Damme (1960) George C. Scott (1927) Chuck Berry (1926) Lee Harvey Oswald (1939) Martina Navratilova (1956) 19th: John Le Carré (David Cornwell) (1931) Evander Holyfield (1962) John Lithgow (1945) 20th: Bela Lugosi (1882) Tom Petty (1952) Viggo Mortensen (1958) Christopher Wren (1632) 21st: Alfred Nobel (1833) Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772) Dizzy Gillespie (1917) Manfred Mann (1940) Carrie Fisher (1956)

22nd: Catherine Deneuve (1943) Franz Liszt (1811) Christopher Lloyd (1938) Jeff Goldblum (1952)

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23rd: Pelé (1940) Dwight Yoakam (1956) Johnny Carson (1925) Michael Crichton (1942) 24th: F. Murray Abraham (1939) Bill Wyman (1941) Kevin Kline (1947) 25th: Pablo Picasso (1881) Georges Bizet (1838) Helen Reddy (1942) 26th: Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947) François Mitterand (1916) Bob Hoskins (1942) Jaclyn Smith (1947) Rita Wilson (1958) 27th: Dylan Thomas (1914) John Cleese (1939) Simon LeBon (1958) Captain James Cook (1728) 28th: Bill Gates (1955) Cleo Laine (1927) Julia Roberts (1967)

29th: Winona Ryder (1971) Richard Dreyfuss (1947) Kate Jackson (1948) 30th: Charles Atlas (1893) Henry Winkler (1945) Diego Maradona (1960) 31st: Michael Landon (1936) John Candy (1950) Dan Rather (1931) John Keats (1795) Peter Jackson (1961)

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Famous days in October in Spanish History 0694-11-09 - Spanish King Egica accuses Jews of aiding Moslems/sentenced to slavery 1340-11-28 - Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back 1491-11-25 - The siege of Granada, last Moorish stronghold in Spain, begins >>> 1511-11-17 - England & Spain sign anti-French covenant 1521-11-19 - Battle at Milan: Emperor Karel V’s Spanish & German troops beat France & occupy Milan 1528-11-06 - Shipwrecked Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca becomes the first known European to set foot in Texas 1542-11-22 - Spain delegates "New Laws" against slavery in America 1576-11-04 - Eighty Years' War: In Flanders, Spain captures Antwerp (after 3 days the city nearly destroyed) 1576-11-08 - Eighty Years' War: Pacification of Ghent - 17 Dutch provinces sign anti-Spanish covenant 1580-11-09 - Spanish troops land in Ireland 1596-11-29 - King Philip II devalues Spanish currency >>> 1598-11-08 - Spanish troops under of Bernardino de Mendoza conquer Doetinchem 1630-11-05 - Spain & England sign peace treaty 1659-11-07 - Peace of Pyrenees: Between French king Louis XIV & Spanish king Philip IV 1676-11-06 - King Carlos II of Spain becomes of age (at 15) 1698-11-14 - Spanish king Carlos appoints grandson prince Jozef Ferdinand as heir 1725-11-05 - Spain & Austria sign secret treaty 1729-11-09 - Spain, France & England signs Treaty of Seville 1733-11-07 - France & Spain sign Escoriaal Treaty 1762-11-03 - England & Spain signs Treaty of Paris 1762-11-03 - Spain acquires Louisiana 1787-11-30 - Spanish governor leaves Philippines 1803-11-30 - Spain cedes her claims to Louisiana Territory to France 1811-11-05 - El Salvador's 1st battle against Spain for independence 1811-11-11 - Cartagena Colombia declares independence from Spain 1813-11-06 - Chilpancingo congress declares Mexico independent of Spain 1821-11-28 - Panama declares independence from Spain 1844-11-06 - Spain grants Dominican Rep independence 1865-11-26 - Battle of Papudo: The Spanish navy engages a Peruvian-Chilean fleet north of Valparaiso, Chile 1897-11-25 - Spain grants Puerto Rico autonomy 1912-11-27 - Spanish protectorate in Morocco forms 1921-11-14 - The Communist Party of Spain is founded 1933-11-05 - Spanish Basques vote for autonomy 1933-11-19 - Women allowed to vote in Spain >>>

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Famous days in October in Spanish History 1936-11-18 - Germany & Italy recognized Spanish government of Francisco Franco >>> 1944-11-07 - Train crashes in tunnel of Aguadilla Spain; about 500 die 1950-11-10 - Spanish dictator Franco ends war in Gibraltar 1952-11-19 - Spain joins UNESCO 1956-11-06 - Holland & Spain withdraw from Olympics, protest at Soviets in Hungary 1960-11-13 - Fire in movie theater kills 152 children in Amude, Spain 1975-11-14 - Spain, Morocco & Mauretania sign accord about Spanish Sahara 1975-11-22 - Juan Carlos proclaimed king of Spain 1976-11-18 - Spain's parliament establishes democracy after 37 yrs of dictatorship 1991-11-04 - Middle East peace conference ends in Madrid, Spain 1995-11-02 - Spanish Broadcasting System buys NY radio station WPAT-FM for $83.5M 1995-11-26 - 33rd Tennis Fed Cup: Spain beats USA in Valencia Spain (3-2) 2007-11-10 - ¿Por qué no te callas? incident between King Juan Carlos of Spain and Venezuela's president Hugo Chávez >>>

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Famous Spanish Birthdays in October 0994-11-07 1498-11-30 1549-11-01 1602-11-22 1661-11-06 1724-11-24 1729-11-17

- Muhammad ibn Hazm, historian/jurist/author of Islamic Spain - Andrés de Urdaneta, Spanish Augustinian friar, sail-captain and explorer (d. 1568) - Anna of Austria, fourth wife of Philip II of Spain (d. 1580) - Elisabeth of Bourbon, Queen of Philip IV of Spain (d. 1644) - Charles II, last Habsburg king of Spain (1665-1700) - Maria Amalia of Saxony, queen of Spain (d. 1760) - Maria Antonietta of Spain, queen of Sardinia (d. 1785) 1745-11-24 - Maria Louisa of Spain, Empress consort of the Holy Roman Empire (d. 1792) 1748-11-11 - Carlos IV, king of Spain (1788-1808) 1748-11-11 - King Charles IV of Spain (d. 1819) 1748-11-12 - Carlos IV, King of Spain (1788-1808) 1857-11-28 - Alfonso XII, king of Spain (1874-85) 1926-11-09 - Dominguín, Spanish bullfighter (d. 1996) 1938-11-02 - Queen Sofia of Spain >>> 1957-11-12 - Marta Figueras-Dotti, Madrid Spain, LPGA golfer (1994 Hawaiian Open) 1966-11-05 - Nayim, Spanish footballer 1975-11-08 - José Pinto, Spanish footballer 1979-11-15 - Josemi, Spanish footballer 1983-11-15 - Fernando Verdasco, Spanish tennis player

Famous Spanish Deaths in October 1580-11-03 - Jeronimo Zurita y Castro, Spanish historian (b. 1512) 1641-11-09 - Ferdinand, of Austria, cardinal of Spain, dies at 32 1700-11-01 - Charles II of Spain (b. 1661) 1885-11-25 - Alfonso XII, king of Spain (1874-85), dies at 27 1912-11-11 - Jose Canalejas Y Mendez, premier Spain, murdered 1936-11-19 - Buenaventura Durruti, Spanish anarchists army leader, dies in battle >>> 1936-11-20 - Jose A Primo de Rivera y Saenz de Heredia, Spanish Falange, executed 1994-11-28 - Vicente Enrique y Tarancon, Spanish cardinal, dies at 87 1997-11-12 - Carlos Surinach, Spanish composer (b. 1915) 2007-11-21 - Fernando Fernán Gómez, Spanish actor, director, academic and playwright (b. 1921)

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