Essential Tunisia - Issue 9 by Bluuprint

In This Issue LIFESTYLE Places Tunis: The Making of a Modern City

Healthy Living Summer Sun: Do you know how to stay safe & cool while you enjoy the sun on Tunisiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beaches Health Matters How the sun effects the skin Events Tunisian Salsa Festival 2010

Tunisian & Mediterranean Cooking Tunisian Aubergine Salad

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Tunisia Tourist Map

Places of interest in Tunisia

Monthly Horoscope

The Birthday File & Famous Days in Tunisia

June 2010

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Fashion At the 63rd Cannes Festival

Gucci & Vanity Fair Party in honour of Martin Scorcese

De GRISOGONO makes the stars of the Cannes Film Festival sparkle

Motoring Renaultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet at Cannes Sport: World Cup Special Tunisia didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it this time, but is this finally the year that African football comes of age?

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Essential Items for your First Apartment

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LIFESTYLE This month we turn the spotlight on the geography, economy and the social changes that make up Tunis, capital city of Tunisia. Part Two: Tunis, Making of a Modern City Tunis is located in north-eastern Tunisia on the Lake of Tunis, connected to the Gulf of Tunis and the Mediterranean sea by a channel which terminates at the port of La Goulette Halq al Wadi. Satellite image over Tunis showing urban sprawl

Map of main centre of Tunis city

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The city, as the capital of Tunisia, has great historical connections with the ancient city of nearby Carthage, located just along the coast to the north. The Greater Tunis area is said to consist of some 300,000 hectares, 10% of which is urbanized, the rest being shared between bodies

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of water (lakes or lagoons) and agricultural or natural land. However, urban growth, which is estimated to be increasing by 500 hectares per year, is gradually changing the landscape with urban sprawl. Since the early 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, suburbs have rapidly increased on the outskirts of Tunis, and these now form a large percentage of the population of the Tunis metropolitan area.

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The Gulf of Tunis at night

Tunis has a warm Mediterranean climate in the summer, characterized by a hot, dry season and a cool, rainy season. The local climate is also affected by the moderating influence of the Mediterranean and the terrain of the hills. Winter is the wettest season of the year, with more than a third of the annual rainfall during this period. The sun may still increase the temperature from 7Â°C in the morning to 16Â°C in the afternoon even during the winter months. In spring, rainfall reduceses by half.

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LIFESTYLE In March temperatures may vary between 8° and 18°C, to between 13° and 24°C in May, often with 10 hours of daily sunshine. However it is common for temperatures to soar even as early as April with record temperatures reaching 40°C. In summer, there is no rain, sunlight is at a maximum, and the average temperatures in June, July, and August, are very high. Sea breezes can mitigate the heat, but sometimes the sirocco winds reverse the trend. Autumn tends to bring rain, often in short bursts, which can sometimes create floods in some parts of the city. November marks a break in general heat with temperatures lowering to an average between 12° and 20°C.

Lake Tunis

Tunis has been the capital of Tunisia since 1159. Under Articles 43 and 24 of the Constitution of 1959, Tunis and its suburbs host the national institutions; President of the Tunisian Republic in the presidential palace, the Chamber of Deputies and the House of Councillors and parliament, the Constitutional Council and the main judicial institutions, the Bardo National Museum and various other government departments and public bodies. The city of Tunis and its surrounding areas, whose size has increased significantly during the second half of the twentieth century, now extends over parts of the surrounding governorates of Ben Arous, Ariana and Manouba.

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The municipality of Tunis is divided into 15 municipal districts which include El Bab Bhar, Bab Souika, Cité El Khadra, Jelloud Jebel El Kabaria, El Menzah, El Ouardia, Ettahrir, Ezzouhour, Hraïria, Medina, El Omrane, El Omrane Higher Séjoumi, Sidi El-Bashir and Sidi Hassine.

Since the early years following independence, the population of the metropolitan area has continued to grow, and even though decolonization led to the exodus of some minorities, the gaps created by their departure have been more than filled by Tunisians emigrating to Tunis from other parts of the country.

In these early years of the twenty-first century, the population of the city of Tunis now exceeds some 2,000,000 inhabitants, almost 20% of the entire population of the country.

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Tunis is at the heartland of the Tunisian economy and is the industrial and economic hub of the country, home to one third of Tunisian companies and producing one third of national gross domestic product. Traditional products include textiles, carpets, and olive oil, while tourism also provides a significant portion of the city's income. The city is the largest financial centre in the country hosting the headquarters of 70% of financial companies, and while the industrial sectors are gradually declining in importance in and around the centre of the city, there is still a trend towards the spread of specialized industrial zones in the suburbs.

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Avenue Mohamed V in the financial district

Agriculture, however, is also still very much active in the specialized agricultural areas of the suburbs, particularly in the wine and olive oil industries. This is due to a generally flat terrain and the two main rivers in Tunisia, the Medjerda to the north and the Milian to the south, providing perfect fertile soils. The area around Tunis has several large plains, the most productive are in Ariana and La Soukra (north), the plain of Manouba (west) and the plain of Mornag (south). There is much diversification in the municipality of Tunis, with Durum grown in Manouba, olives and olive oil production in Ariana and Mornag, wine in Mornag, plus fruit and vegetablesw grown in all regions.

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Back in the city itself, the MĂŠdina, built on a gentle hill slope on the way down to the Tunis Lake, is the historical heart of the city and home to many monuments, including palaces, such as the Dar Ben Abdallah and Dar Hussein, the mausoleum of Tourbet El Bey and the Zitouna Mosque. Some of the original fortifications have now largely disappeared around it, and it is flanked by the two suburbs of Bab Souika to the north and Bab El Jazira to the south.

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Zitouna Mosque, Tunis

To the east of this original nucleus, much of the modern city was built while under the control of the French protectorate at the end of the nineteenth century, on open land between the city and the lake.

The axis to the structure of this part of the city is the Avenue Habib Bourguiba, designed by the French to be a Tunisian form of the Champs-Elysees in Paris with its cafes, hotels, shops and cultural venues. On both sides of the tree lines avenue, north and south, the city was extended in various districts, with the northern end housing residential and business districts while the south consisting of mainly industrial districts. North of the Bourguiba Avenue is the district of La Fayette, which is still home to the Great Synagogue of Tunis and the Habib Thameur Gardens, built on the site of the ancient Jewish cemetery which lies outside the walls. Southeast, the district of La Petite Sicile (Little Sicily) is adjacent to the old port area and takes its name from its original population of workers from Italy. North of it, is the long avenue Mohamed V, which leads to the Boulevard 7 November through the neighbourhood of the big banks, large hotels and Abu Nawas Lake. This leads

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View from Belvedere Park overlooking the city

to the Belvedere area, with itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park, the largest in the city, zoo, and the Pasteur Institute. Just to the north are the most exclusive neighbourhoods of Mutuelleville, the Sheraton Hotel and some embassies. North of Belvedere Park are the districts of El Menzah and El Manar nearing the peaks of the hills overlooking the north of the town. To the west of the park lies the district of El Omrane which holds the main Muslim cemetery in the capital. Heading east is the Tunis-Carthage International Airport and the district of Montplaisir.

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Beyond that, several kilometers north-east, on the road to La Marsa, the Berges du Lac was built on land reclaimed from the north shore of the lake near to the airport, and houses offices of Tunisian and foreign companies, embassies and a shopping district. Southwest of the Medina, on the crest of the hills across the Isthmus of Tunis, is the Montfleury district then on down to the foothills of SĂŠjoumi, and the neighbourhood of Mellassine. North of the National Route 3 leading to the west, is the town of Ezzouhour (formerly El Kharrouba), which spans more than three kilometers and is

Overview of Tunis and suburbs

still surrounded with farmland which supply many of the souks in the region. The south of Tunis is made up of poorer neighbourhoods, such as Jebel Jelloud with its concentration of heavy industry, cement production, treatment plants, etc. The main cemetery in Tunis, the Djellaz Cemetery dominates this part of town, perched on the slopes of a rocky outcrop.

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SUMMER SUN The height of the summer is almost upon us here in Tunisia Do you know how to stay safe and cool while you enjoy the sun on Tunisia’s white sandy beaches or even sitting by the hotel pool? To a certain degree, everyone is at some risk whilst enjoying the summer sun. But, those of us with light skin colour, freckles, light hair or eye colour, a family history of skin cancer or a history of sunburn when young, have to be particularly aware. This is especially true for those of us here in Tunisia, where exposure to the sun is probably far greater than our bodies are used to. And, it’s not just nature we have to watch out for, as even rays from artificial sources of light such as tanning booths, can also increase the risk of skin cancer.

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What Can You Do About It? Remember to limit sun exposure as much as possible, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapplied at least every two hours. Use water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. The sunscreen “factor” is important, but so too is it’s ability to protect from UVA and UVB, so where possible, check these protection levels provided. Remember, sunscreen is formulated to protect the skin against the sun's ultraviolet light (UV), not to help tan the skin. Many people are blissfully unaware that some medications can increase sensitivity to the sun. Some examples are certain antibiotics, sulfonamides, fluoroquinolones and even anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.

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Also, cosmetics that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) may also increase sun sensitivity and the possibility of sunburn, particularly those that contain glycolic acid and lactic acid. It is important to protect your skin from the sun while using AHA products and for up to a week after discontinuing their use. Sunscreens alone may not always protect you, so it's always smart to wear wide-brimmed hats and seek shade under a beach umbrella or a tree. Don't forget your sunglasses! These protect the sensitive skin around the eyes and may reduce the long-term risk of developing cataracts. People who wear UV-absorbing contact lenses still should wear UV-absorbing sunglasses since contact lenses don't completely cover the eye. In the short term, if you do get a sunburn, don't put ice or oils on to it. Use a cold compress, and if you don't have that, a pack of frozen vegetables will work just as well. For severe cases, always seek medical attention. In the longer term, be on the lookout for moles that change colour or size, or have an irregular, spreading edge. All these are potential signs of skin cancer. Essential Tunisia

LIFESTYLE This is where heat illness can become a factor, and in basic terms is the body's cooling system shutting down. The body temperature goes up, which inhibits the ability to sweat. Mild symptoms of heat exhaustion include thirst, fatigue, and cramps in the legs or abdomen. Left untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. Serious heat-related symptoms include dizziness, headaches, nausea, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, decreased alertness, and a temperature as high as 105ยบF. At the height of summer many people die each year from heat exposure. The risk of heat illness goes up during exercise and sports, as it does with certain health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

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Alcohol also increases the risk. So do medications that slow sweat production such as antihistamines and diuretics used to treat water retention, high blood pressure, and some liver and kidney conditions. People aged 65 and older and young children are especially vulnerable to heat illness. Never leave a young child in a car, even for a few minutes with the window open a little, as the temperature inside a car can climb much higher than temperatures outside during a sunny day. What You Can Do? Air conditioning is the obvious protective factor against heat illness, whether at home or in the car.

The sun affects the skin directly, but through long hot periods, or during continuous exercise in a hot climate, the body can be severely affected too.

Reduce strenuous activities or do them during early mornings and evenings when it's cooler. If you have to be outside for long stretches at a time, carry a water bottle, drink fluids regularly, and don't push your limits. People who play sports should wear light, loose-fitting clothes and drink water or sports drinks before, during, and after activity. If you do see someone experiencing heat illness, lie the person down in a cool place and elevate the legs. Use water, wet towels, and fanning to help cool the person until emergency help arrives.

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LIFESTYLE How the Sun Effects the Skin Sunlight can make you feel better! It can have a profound effect on your general sense of well-being and, after all, it is the main reason why many tourists flock to the Mediterranean and Tunisia for their holidays. However, as with anything that should be enjoyed in moderation, too much can have an adverse effect on the skin, causing premature skin ageing, skin cancer, and other skin changes. This is where a little knowledge of the facts can help you make the right choices with your sun-bathing habits. Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin ageing. Other skin changes that were commonly believed to be due to the ageing process, such as easy bruising for example, can actually be the result of prolonged exposure to UV radiation.

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What is UV Radiation? The sun gives off ultraviolet radiation that we divide into categories based on the wavelength. UVC - 100 to 290 nm UVB - 290 to 320 nm UVA - 320 to 400 nm

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UVC Radiation UVC radiation is almost completely absorbed by the ozone layer and does not affect the skin. UVC radiation can be found in artificial sources such as mercury arc lamps and germicidal lamps. UVB Radiation UVB affects the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, and is the primary agent responsible for sunburns. It is the most intense in the early afternoon when the sunlight is at itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest. It is also more intense in

the summer months accounting for 70% of a person's yearly UVB dose. UVB does not penetrate glass. UVA Radiation UVA was once thought to have a minor effect on skin damage, but now studies are showing that UVA is a major contributor to skin damage. UVA penetrates deeper into the skin and the intensity of UVA radiation is more constant than UVB without the variations during the day and throughout the year. UVA is also not filtered by glass.

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LIFESTYLE Effects of the Sun Damaging Effects of UVA and UVB Both UVA and UVB radiation can cause skin damage including wrinkles, lowered immunity against infection, ageing skin disorders, and cancer. Some of the possible mechanisms for UV skin damage are collagen breakdown, the formation of free radicals, interfering with DNA repair, and inhibiting the immune system. Collagen Breakdown In the dermis, UV radiation causes collagen to break down at a higher rate than with just chronologic ageing. Sunlight damages collagen fibers and causes the accumulation of abnormal elastin. When this sun-induced elastin accumulates, enzymes called metalloproteinases are produced in large quantities. Normally, these remodel sun-injured skin by manufacturing and reforming collagen. However, this process does not always work well and some of the metalloproteinases actually break down collagen. This results in the formation of disorganized collagen fibres known as solar scars. When the skin repeats this imperfect rebuilding process over and over wrinkles develop.

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Free Radicals UV radiation is one of the major creators of free radicals. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that have only one electron instead of two. Because electrons are found in pairs, the molecule must scavenge other molecules for another electron. When the second molecule looses its electron to the first molecule, it must then find another electron repeating the process. This process can damage cell function and alter genetic material. Free radical damage causes wrinkles by activating the metalloproteinases that break down collagen. They cause cancer by changing the genetic material, RNA and DNA, of the cell.

DNA Repair UV radiation can affect enzymes that help repair damaged DNA. Immune System Effects The body has a defense system to attack developing cancer cells. These immune system factors include white blood cells called T lymphocytes and specialized skin cells in the dermis called Langerhans cells. When the skin is exposed to sunlight, certain chemicals are released that suppress these immune factors.

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LIFESTYLE Texture Changes Caused by the Sun UV exposure causes thickening and thinning of the skin. Thick skin is found in coarse wrinkles especially on the back of the neck that do not disappear when the skin is stretched. A condition called solar elastosis is seen as thickened, coarse wrinkling and yellow discoloration of the skin. A common effect of UV exposure is thinning of the skin causing fine wrinkles, easy bruising, and skin tearing. Cell Death The last line of defense of the immune system is a process called apoptosis. Apoptosis is a process of cell-suicide that kills severely damaged cells so they cannot become cancerous. This cell-suicide is seen when you peel after a sunburn. There are certain factors, including UV exposure, that prevent this cell death allowing cells to continue to divide and possibly become cancerous. Blood Vessel Changes Caused by the Sun UV radiation causes the walls of blood vessels to become thinner leading to bruising with only minor trauma in sun-exposed areas. Most bruising that occurs on sundamaged skin occurs on the backs of the hands and forearms and not on the inside of the upper arm or forearm. The sun also causes the appearance of telangiectasias, tiny blood vessels, in the skin especially on the face.

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Pigment Changes Caused by the Sun The most noticeable sun-induced pigment change is a freckle or solar lentigo. Light-skinned people tend to freckle more noticeably. A freckle is caused when the melanin-producing cell, or melanocyte, is damaged causing it to get bigger. Large freckles, also known as age spots or liver spots, can be seen on the backs of the hands, chest, shoulders, arms, and upper back. These are not actually age related but sundamage related. UV exposure can also cause white spots especially on the legs, but also on the backs of the hands and arms, as melanocytes are destroyed. Skin Bumps Caused by the Sun UV radiation causes an increased number of moles in sun-exposed areas. Sun exposure also causes precancerous lesions called actinic keratoses that develop especially on the face, ears, and backs of the hands. They are small crusty bumps that can often be felt better than they can be seen. Actinic keratoses

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are felt to be premalignant lesions because 1 in 100 cases per year will develop into squamous cell carcinoma. UV exposure also causes seborrheic keratoses, which are warty looking lesions that appear to be "stuck on" the skin. In contrast to actinic keratoses, seborrheic keratoses do not become cancerous. Skin Cancer Caused by the Sun The ability of the sun to cause skin cancer is a well-known fact. The 3 main skin cancers are melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma....

Melanoma is the most deadly skin cancer because it metastasizes more readily than the other skin cancers. It is believed that the amount of exposure of the skin to the sun before the age of 20 is actually the determining risk factor for melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer and tends to spread locally, not metastasize. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer, and it can metastasize although not as commonly as melanoma. The risk of getting basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma is determined by a person's lifetime exposure to UV radiation and the person's pigment protection.

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LIFESTYLE Tunisian Style Aubergine Salad This is a light vegetarian recipe, ideal for the summer, and is surprisingly easy to do, even for those who are wary of aubergines (eggplant if you are American!). Make sure you pick the freshest aubergine by choosing one that has a glossy skin and is firm and well weighted for it's size. Check the cap is green and not brown and shrivelled. Ingredients 400 grams eggplant 400 grams tomatoes Â˝ teaspoon ground cumin Â˝ teaspoon ground allspice 1 medium sized onion, sliced finely 1 red chilli, sliced finely 2 cloves garlic, sliced finely 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped salt and freshly ground pepper olive oil fresh coriander and fresh mint, extra yoghurt, to garnish

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Tunisian & Mediterranean Cooking Step by Step Prepare the tomatoes, by cutting a cross in their base and placing them into a bowl. Pour over boiling water and let them sit for about a minute or until you see the skin begin lifting. Take them out and peel off the tomato skin. Slice in half, then toss in a little olive oil before placing them, cut side up on a lined baking tray. Prepare the aubergines by cutting off the cap, then cut, lengthways into 1cm (half inch) slices. Then cut these slices again to form squares (you don't need to be exact). Toss this in some oil and spread out on another lined baking tray. Place both the tomatoes and aubergines into a preheated oven at 180Â°C/350Â°F, until the aubergines are golden brown and the tomatoes have softened (approximately 30 minutes). Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before roughly dicing the tomatoes, making sure you keep all the tomato juices and pulp. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and chilli and fry until they slowly gain a little colour (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them burn). After a couple of minutes add the ground cumin and allspice, stirring well. When you can smell the spices rising from the pan add the tomatoes and aubergine. Mix well before adding the fresh coriander and mint, plus a little salt and pepper to taste. Set this aside to cool before serving. You can also leave this overnight to allow the flavours to develop, by covering and storing in the fridge. Just remember to bring it back to room temperature before you serve it. This can be served to accompany a main dish or can make an excellent starter by pressing the salad mix into moulds before serving with a topping of fresh yoghurt and a garnish of fresh mint and coriander leaves. You could also serve this with flat Tunisian bread.

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Fashion from the Cannes Film Festival GUCCI AND VANITY FAIR PARTNER FOR CANNES DINNER AND PARTY IN HONOUR OF MARTIN SCORSESE

May 16, 2010 - Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini and Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter co-hosted the Vanity Fair/Gucci party in Cannes.

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Director Martin Scorsese and one of Tunisiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous daughters, Claudia Cardinale, attend the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party Essential Tunisia

Fashion from Cannes An intimate dinner at the Hotel du Cap was hosted by Vanity Fair and Gucci as part of the Cannes Festival. Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini and Vanity Fair Editor Graydon Carter then co-hosted a party afterwards to celebrate Martin Scorsese and the 20 year anniversary of The Film Foundation.

Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini poses with Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and husband singer Marc Anthony at the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party 34

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Fashion The following guests wore Gucci: Marc Anthony wore a Gucci navy notch lapel tuxedo with black satin trim, white dress shirt, black satin tie and black lace up loafers. Jennifer Lopez wore a Gucci one of a kind pale grey moraccain silk one shoulder cocktail dress with pleated organza and georgette ruffle detail on the shoulder and a grey satin clutch with jewel detail.

Actress Naomi Watts attends the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival

Actress Meg Ryan and Producer Lawrence Bender attend the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party

Naomi Watts wore a Gucci Fall Winter 2010/011 black sequined cocktail dress with back cut out detail.

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Fashion from Cannes Frida Giannini wore a Gucci one of kind grey georgette halter-neck cocktail dress with cutaway shoulder neckline, metal beaded embroidery and mirrored geometric stone detail at the neckline, pale grey satin box clutch and grey satin peep toe high heels with ankle strap. Luca Argentero wore a Gucci navy Signoria peak lapel two button suit with black dress shirt, black silk tie and black leather horsebit loafers.

Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini and Naomi Campbell attend the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party

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Camilla Belle wore a Gucci one of a kind off the shoulder cocktail dress encrusted with gunmetal Swarovsky stones, beads and sequins with grey suede peep toe high heels and grey patent clutch with silver and black hardware details.

Fashion Salma Hayek wore a Gucci one of a kind bronze cap sleeved cocktail dress with a deep vneck and all over paillette embroidery and bronze satin peep toe high heels. Myriam Cantania wore a Gucci Fall Winter 2010/2011 one of a kind black cocktail dress with all over sequin embroidery and lace cut out detail with back suede t-strap sandal with patent leather trim.

Actress Salma Hayek and husband Francois-Henri Pinault attend the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party

Actor Josh Brolin and wife actress Diane Lane attend the Vanity Fair and Gucci Party Honoring Martin Scorsese

Charlotte Casiraghi wore a Gucci one of a kind pearl grey strapless cocktail dress embellished with iridescent Swarovski crystals and beads and an embroidered grosgrain ribbon belt detail with grey suede peep toe high heels. Olympia Scarry wore a Gucci one of a kind deep gold silk jersey gown with plunging back and metal bar detail.

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Fashion Diego Luna wore a Gucci brown notch lapel two button suit with black dress shirt and black laceup loafers. Elsa Pataky wore Gucci Fall Winter 2010/2011 one of a kind dark brown sleeveless cocktail dress with deep vneck with all over sequinned detail, taupe leather clutch with gold G73 detail and suede taupe t-strap sandals. Gabriella Wright wore a Gucci Fall Winter 20101/2011one of a kind bronze all over beaded gown with cut out detail. The following guests also attended the event: Pedro Almod贸var, Ellen Barkin, Giulio Base & Tiziana Rocca, Kate Beckinsale, Juliette Binoche, Lawrence Bender, Tim Burton, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Cardinale, Charlotte Casiraghi, Joan Collins & Percy Gibson, Benicio del Toro, Catherine Deneuve, John Elkann Benicio del Toro and actress Kate & Lavinia Borromeo, Ginevra Beckinsale attend the Vanity Fair Elkann, Lapo Elkann, David and Gucci Party Furnish, Gael Garcia Bernal, Cuba Gooding, Jr., George Hamilton, Tommy Hilfiger, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Kavanaugh, Liya Kebede, Karolina Kurkova, Brigitte Lacombe, Diane Lane & Josh Brolin, Frank Langella, Giampaolo Letta, Christian Louboutin, Bryan Lourd, George Lucas, Diego Luna, Tamara Mellon, Margherita Missoni, Gabriele Muccino & Angelica Russo, Wendi Murdoc, James Nachtwey, Eugenie Niarchos, Simon Pegg, Jean Pigozzi, Francois-Henri Pinault, Hylda Queally, Aishwarya Rai, Brett Ratner, Carlo Rossella, Tom Rothman, Meg Ryan, Tatiana Santo Domingo, Eric Schmidt, Martin & Helen Scorsese, Oliver Stone, Julie Taymor, Naomi Watts, Harvey Weinstein, Pharrell Williams, Dasha Zhukova. Essential Tunisia

More Fashion from the Cannes Film Festival

Model Naomi Campbell attends the de Grisogono party at the Hotel Du Cap

The "Crazy Chic" evening organised by the prestigious watchmaking and jewellery brand, de GRISOGONO, took place on Tuesday 18 May 2010 at the Eden Roc Hotel on Cap d'Antibes, an exclusive location on the Côte d’Azur, and was a true showcase for the stars of the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.

Producer Lawrence Bender and Actress Meg Ryan attend the de Grisogono party

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Fashion De GRISOGONO makes the stars of the Cannes Film Festival sparkle This has now become an event not to be missed for a blend of glamour, sensuality and exclusivity. More than 400 guests, members of the international jet set, cinema and show business celebrities, attended this event already described as one of the most prestigious of the Cannes Film Festival. Extravagant outfits, daring jewellery, culinary creations and stimulation of the five senses, the stars partied well into the night at a sensational event that is already generating great excitement.

Singer Cheryl Cole and Fawaz Gruosi attend the de Grisogono party at the Hotel Du Cap

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More from the Cannes Film Festival Throughout the evening, the guests had exclusive access to admire the latest designs by Fawaz Gruosi, who used this showcase to celebrate in style the 10th anniversary of his Instrumento N째Uno watch collection, an icon of the brand revisited for the occasion with a daring, resolutely Pop Art approach. The guests were then be able to revel in a sumptuous dinner at the Eden Cheryl Cole performs live and exclusively at the de Grisogono Party at the Hotel Du Cap on May 18, 2010 in Cap D'Antibes, France

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Fashion Roc restaurant, surrounded by a sophisticated dĂŠcor in a subtle mix of whites and blues. A unique and exclusive atmosphere befitting of the creations of de GRISOGONO. Nightfall and the starry sky then created the right aura for opening the festivities with an exclusive performance by the international artist Cheryl Cole.

Myleene Klass attends the de Grisogono party at the Hotel Du Cap Fawaz Gruosi was surrounded by close friends, celebrities of the cinema and guests from all around the world. Lionel Richie attends the de Grisogono party

Among them Meg Ryan, Isabelle Adjani, Naomi Campbell, Lionel Richie, Elisabetta and Flavio Briatore, Andres Velencoso, Kelly Rowlands, Olivier Martinez and many others.

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Motoring For 27 years, Renault has supported the development of the Cannes Film Festival. This year more than ever, Renault was partnering with the Cannes Film Festival, organizing a number of events to mark this legendary event in the movie calendar. In addition to loaning 140 vehicles to meet the Festival's needs, Renault were present every day on the Majestic 63 beach with L'Atelier Renault stand and gave a world exclusive preview of New MĂŠgane CoupĂŠ Cabriolet.

Kate Beckinsale arrives at the Robin Hood premiere in an official Renault festival car

For the duration of the festival, between May 12 and 24, 2010, Renault provided a fleet of around one hundred vehicles, including 70 Vel Satis and around thirty Espace models, ever present to escort the invited actors and personalities to the various red-carpeted steps and parties. The official festival fleet were to be seen parading along the Croisette in a non-stop ballet of taffeta, tuxedos and bow ties at every red carpet event of the festival. 44

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The spotlight was not only on the stars but also on the New Mégane CoupéCabriolet at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. On May 21, 22 and 23, the public were able to enjoy a preview of this latest addition to the New Mégane range. Scheduled to make its market debut in July, the New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet was on show for three days at the entrance to the Majestic 63 beach in Cannes.

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RENAULT AT THE CANNES FESTIVAL For the second year running, L'Atelier Renault were at Cannes on the Majestic 63 beach, every day between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, to welcome personalities and professionals from the media and cinema worlds in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Interviews, photo sessions and live shows all took place in a covered, 50m2 lounge with an attached terrace giving access to the beach and overlooking the sea. Between May 7 and 23, the Cannes Film Festival was also shown in Paris at L'Atelier Renault on the Champs-ElysĂŠes. Visitors were able to follow live coverage of the opening and closing ceremonies on a giant screen, and

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play at being film stars by climbing the famous steps, recreated for the occasion. As the historic official partner of the Cannes Film Festival, Renault has developed close ties with the cinema, stretching back over more than a century. Today, the brand is continuing its involvement in cinema and TV productions through an active policy of partnerships and product placements.

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Tunisian Adventure 8 DAYS FROM ÂŁ765 From bustling Berber cities and awesome historical architecture, to swathes of golden desert and spectacular rocky gorges, Tunisia is an enchanting blend of European sophistication and Arabian exoticism. All this included Sousse Visit Medina & Mosque Monastir Visit old town & Bourguiba Mausoleum El Djem Amphitheatre Sfax Visit Medina Gabes Maritime Oasis Matmata Cave dwellings Douz Visit Chott El Jerid Salt plains Tozeur Visit Dar Cherait Museum Red Lizard Train Train ride Sbeitla Roman ruins Kairouan Mosque Dougga Roman ruins Tunis Medina & Bardo museum Carthage Roman ruins Sidi Bou Said Visit Flights: UK - Tunis - UK Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D) Professional tour director on tour and local representative in resort Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person) Transfers between overseas airport and hotels All local and airport taxes/service charges Single share option (on tour only) no supplement to pay 48

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DAY 1: UK - Tunis. Fly to Tunis where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night. DAY 2: Tunis - Sousse Monastir - El Djem - Sfax. Morning drive to Sousse to stop in the medina, view the Mosque, before heading to Monastir to visit the old town and the Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia's first president. Afternoon, travel to El Djem's impressive heritage site and the imposing 3rd century Roman colosseum, before continuing to Sfax, a former stronghold of Barbary pirates and Tunisia's second largest city, where you'll stay for one night. (B, D) DAY 3: Sfax - Gabes - Matmata - Tamezret - Douz. After exploring Sfax medina, journey via the maritime oasis of Gabes to Matmata, an amazing subterranean cave-dwelling village used in the original 'Star Wars' film. Visit the pretty hilltop town of Tamezret for scenic views of the valley villages en route to the desert outpost of Douz, where you'll stay for one night. Optional camel ride in the desert. (B, L, D) DAY 4: Douz - Chott El Jerid - Tozeur. Travel to spectacular Chott El Jerid, the largest salt pan in the Sahara, and cross the impressive salt lake to Tozeur, an important oasis on the ancient caravan route. Visit the Dar Cherait Museum, to glimpse how a wealthy trading family lived during the late 19th century, plus optional jeep excursion to the mountain oasis of Chebikand folklore show with dinner. (B, L) DAY 5: Tozeur - Red Lizard Train - Gafsa - Sbeitla - Kairouan. Drive to Metlaoui Selja to board the 'Old Bey's' train, now called the Red Lizard Traina and take a spectacular two-hour rail journey through the Gorges of Selja. After lunch in Gafsa, we travel to Sbeitla for a visit to the Roman ruins before continuing to the sacred city of Kairouan for one night. (B, L, D) DAY 6: Kairouan - Dougga - Tunis. Visit Kairouan's Grand Mosque, drive to Dougga for lunch and a visit the Roman ruins, the most extensive in Tunisia, set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Later, head to Tunis, the capital city and your base for the next two nights. (B, L, D) DAY 7: Tunis - Carthage & Sidi-Bou-Said - Tunis. A delightful blend of ancient and modern, Tunis has a colourful medina and a contemporary city centre. Excursions take in the ancient ruins of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi-BouSaid before returning to admire the famous Bardo Museum, which houses some of the finest Roman mosaics in the world. (B, D) DAY 8: Tunis - UK. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B) Essential Tunisia

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World Cup Special Is this finally the year that African football comes of age? Back in November 2009, the curtain fell on the final day of group B qualifiers for the combined 2010 World Cup/African Cup of Nations as Tunisia lost 1-0 against Mozambique, and Nigeria beat Kenya 3-2 in a cliff hanger. As a result, Nigeria qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by a single point and Tunisia were left with only the consolation of African Cup of Nations qualification. Over the past three decades though, Tunisia have proved to be one of the top sides on the African continent. The North Africans share, with Cameroon, the continents record for the highest number of appearances in World Cup finals. Tunisia's first FIFA World Cup adventure dates back to Argentina in 1978, where they amazed observers by offering Africa its first victory in a global competition, courtesy of a 3-1 win over Mexico. In their remaining two group games, they continued to impress, narrowly losing out against Poland (1-0) and holding West Germany to a creditable 0-0 draw. Twenty years later, they once again earned a place at football's global event in France, but failed to do themselves justice. With a 2-0 defeat to England and a

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1-0 loss to Colombia, they picked up their only point in a 1-1 draw with Romania. Four years later, it was a similar story again, as the Asian adventure ended tamely after a pair of 2-0 defeats at the hands of Russia and host nation Japan, plus a 1-1 draw against Belgium.

History then repeated itself at Germany in 2006, when one point was again the return from three games, with failures against Spain (3-1) and Ukraine (1-0), plus a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia. Despite being regulars at recent FIFA World Cups, Tunisia may have failed to make it to the finals on their home continent, but Africa is still represented by a wealth of talent.

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So, why do African teams never quite make it? Or, is this the year for that major breakthrough.... An African team to lift world footballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest achievement. The World Cup is being played in Africa this year, and it's about time too! African players have been prominent in global club football for decades now, with as many as 1,000 of them playing in Europe, and it was only due to some bureaucratic dealings that the 2006 tournament went to Germany when South Africa had been widely expected to get it. In its embarrassment, FIFA, the governing body of world football, promised the 2010 finals to Africa, and the growing excitement on the continent as the days draw ever closer, is plain for all to see. And yet African football's progress on the playing field has been poor when you compare to the expectations that began in 1990, when an attractive Cameroon team, led by the 38-year-old striker Roger Milla, advanced to the quarter-finals after beating defending champions Argentina in the opening game of the tournament's group stage.

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Sport: World Cup Special These two narrow, and some would say unlucky defeats, 20 and 16 years ago, were probably the last occasions that an African team has been good enough to go all the way. Since then, only Senegal's progress to quarter-final disappointment in 2002 has showcased African soccer at this level.

Then Cameroon were 2-1 ahead with less than 10 minutes left against England, but the Africans missed a chance when England won a penalty, equalized, and went on to win the game in extra time. Millions of hearts were broken all over the continent, but many comforted themselves with the confident prediction that it was only a matter of time before there was an African champion.

South Africa itself is a solid footballing country. Clint Eastwood's recent film, Invictus, tells the story of how Nelson Mandela managed to unite the country around its white rugby team in the 1995 rugby world cup, but he real achievement was to get black South Africans to even look at rugby at all. This football tournament will be different, where the local black population will hang on to every moment for their 'Bafana Bafana'.

On occasion, Nigeria have looked the Africans most likely to succeed. In 1994, in the UShosted World Cup, they met Italy in the first knock-out round after an impressive group campaign. A talented team, led by the young midfield dynamo Jay-Jay Okocha, they were guilty of being cautious after they scored against the Italians but failed to finish them off. In injury time, and with Italy down to 10 men, Nigeria gave away a n equalising goal and extra time saw the Italians score again and go through. Essential Tunisia

Why are African national teams failing to rise to the heights promised by them 20 years ago? As the host country South Africa has not had to qualify competitively, so it is hard to know how well the team will perform. However, if the failure of the current crop of South African players to make a mark on European club soccer is any indication, with a few minor exceptions, then the country is probably not good enough even to equal the aforementioned quarter-final places achieved in the past. So what is going on? Some people point to the players of African birth and descent with European passports who have found their way into national sides nearer to where they play club football. For example, Senegal's greatest-ever player is probably Dakar-born Patrick Vieira, whose family emigrated to France when he was eight, and who counts among his achievements as a player for France, his World Cup and European Championship medals from 1998 and 2000. With him in the Senegal team, how good might they have been? Other players have neglected their countries to concentrate on club careers. While most clubs are happy to have players performing well for national teams, as it increases their potential transfer value, in the case of Africa, with its continental championship every two years in the middle of the European season, this can count against the player if it affects his clubs domestic ambitions.

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SPORT Another problem is choice, epitomized in the Ghanaian-German half-brothers Jerome and Kevin-Prince Boateng. Jerome has opted to play for Germany and Kevin-Prince has chosen to play for their father's homeland of Ghana. It's possible that they might even play against each other on June 23rd when the two countries are scheduled to meet. But are these matters sufficient explanation for the current state of African soccer, as South American players face similar issues, and yet Brazil continue to produce one of the best national teams in the world.

If we accept that part of the “problem” is the 'extraction' of top players to Europe at an early age, then surely another, slightly different aspect must be that of the management of most major African national teams. This is often undertaken by non-African coaches, particularly when the World Cup cycle approaches, when unemployed European or South American coaches offer their services for a few months leading up to, or even after qualification.

It may be that there is nothing to explain, and that World Cups every four years are too random an event in which to expect any significant progression. However, it is also true that in 80 years and 18 tournaments the World Cup has never had a truly surprising winner. Maybe the reason for this perceived “failure” of African football is not that far removed from the complex reasons behind other problems of the African continent over the decades, from widespread independence for countries, to social and political reforms, the ensuing poverty and weakness of subsequent state structures, all leaving economies that struggle to support much in the way of domestic league structures and national federations.

Desperate for success, they will splash out millions on a new management team, as Ivory Coast has with Sven-Goran Eriksson recently.

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Is this finally the year that African football comes of age? This simply canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be good for team moral and continuity, as often tactics evolved over many months can be ditched prior to the most important games of their lives. For example, it is understood that Eriksson's first-ever meeting with his players took place in May, just four weeks before the start of the World Cup tournament. Nigeria had a Nigerian manager until Feburary, but are now also managed by a Swede. Algeria are the only one of the six African teams playing in the finals with an African coach. Nevertheless, Ivory Coast are considered by many as the best bet for African achievement at this years competition, with a mouthwatering selection of players throughout the team from the top European clubs. They are led by the powerful Chelsea striker Didier Drogba and with many other star names, it remains to be seen whether they can gel as a team under Erikssonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership. Many fans around the world would love to see the real progression of an African team at this years finals, particularly on home soil, and it would be a shock if, despite some tough group draws, there is not at least one African team in the final eight. However, it would be a huge surprise if one of them actually goes on to lift the trophy on July 11th. Or is this finally the year that African football comes of age?

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And so, to the competition itself..... Now that all the major domestic football seasons have come to an end, every single football fans attention is now turning to South Africa and the start of the FIFA world cup. This is the first time that a World Cup has been hosted in an African nation since the competition began in 1930. The draw for the qualifying teams was held on the 4th December 2009 in Cape Town, in which the 32 teams were separated into 8 groups each consisting of 4 teams. The following is a brief description of the groups, the teams and their prospects, followed by a match-by-match schedule, so you’ll never have to miss a game! Group A - South Africa, Uruguay, Mexico, France France caused one of the World Cup’s major controversies before the World Cup even began, when Thierry Henry’s hand ball led to the goal which defeated the Republic of Ireland in their playoff game. Despite calls for a rematch, for Ireland to replace France in the finals, and for Henry to be banned all thrown around, none of these things happened and France take their place in the group. The current ageing French squad is not up to the standard of past teams, but there is a good chance they could qualify, although Uruguay or Mexico could easily take advantage of the recent French lack of form. South Africa should be the favourites, with the competition being in their home country they will have a huge following, and have looked very strong recently.

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Sport: World Cup Special Group B - Argentina, Nigeria, Korea Republic, Greece Argentina are former World Cup winners, and one of their most famous players, Diego Maradona is currently their manager, which gives him to opportunity to win the World cup as a player and a manager. However, Argentina struggled in qualifying, and very nearly didn’t qualify for the finals at all, but they should have the talent to make it through the group stages at the very least. The other spot could be a bit of a dog fight, though Nigeria look like the strongest of the three teams, finishing third in the 2010 African Cup of Nations. Although Greece won a poor 2004 European Championship, they haven’t been in a World Cup since 1994, and Korea have never made it out of the first round of a World Cup, apart from a spectacular run in 2002 when they hosted the competition, reaching the semi final. Group C - England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia With England’s strong qualifying campaign, in which they only lost one of their 10 games, they are sure to be favourites for this group. They are currently one of the strongest teams in Europe and should have no problem qualifying, as the fans would no doubt be disappointed if they did not finish as winners of the group. The probable battle for second place should be between the USA and Slovenia. Slovenia also had quite a strong qualifying campaign, defeating a strong Russian side in a playoff match to qualify for the competition. However the Americans should not be counted out, with this being their sixth World Cup qualification in a row. However three of the last five times saw them eliminated in the group stage, although Slovenia’s World Cup track record isn’t anything to write home about, with it most likely going down to the final group game to decide who qualifies. Algeria are not expected to progress from the group, but are still capable of causing at least one upset.

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Group D - Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana Germany are always major contenders in World Cups, reaching at least the Quarter finals in all but 1974, winning the competition 3 times and they have never been eliminated in the group stage. Although not in the same league as some of the great German teams of the past, they always seem to do enough to qualify, and this time should be no different. The other team favoured to go through is Australia, who have a strong team this year, but rule out Ghana at your peril. They will have a lot of support with them being an African team, but Australia may just have the stronger squad. Group E - Holland, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon Although Holland have never won the World Cup, they too always go into the competition as one of the favourites, winning all of their games in qualification. They have a very good squad, and should easily finish as winners of the group. Denmark and Japan also have strong squads, and it could be very close between the two teams to see who qualifies. It is probably fair to say that the one who comes out on top against Cameroon will go through, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if the Africans have an upset within them, even though they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t progressed from the group stages since 1990. Group F - Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia Italy have won the World Cup on 4 previous occasions, and are the current holders after winning the 2006 World Cup, and are one of the favourites for the competition again this time around. They usually have a very strong squad, and there is no exception for this campaign, and it will be a surprise if they do not top the group. Many pundits point to the recent dominance of the Inter Milan team in winning the Champions League for Italy, but it also has to be noted that they started the final against Bayern Munich without a single Italian in their line-up. Paraguay had a very strong qualifying campaign, finishing only one point behind Brazil, and 5 points clear of Argentina in the South American group. New Zealand and Slovakia will put up a good fight, but it would be difficult to look beyond Paraguay for the second group spot.

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Group G – Brazil, Korea DPR, Ivory Coast, Portugal For many, this is the 2010 group of death. Brazil are the obvious favourites. They are the only team to have appeared in every single World Cup, and have won the competition on 5 separate occasions, but don’t be surprised if they fail to win the group. Ivory Coast have a very strong team, including Didier Drogba, and they will also have a very strong following as they are an African team and probably favourites of the Africans to do well. Portugal did not have the best qualifying campaign, but with Cristiano Ronaldo and all, expect them to be very competitive for the other qualifying place. Pick any two from three here!

Group H – Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile Spain are currently regarded as one of the best teams in the world, and are currently ranked number 1 on the UEFA rankings. They are clear favourites for the competition, despite never winning the tournament, and look likely to be the ones to top the table. The second spot should to go to Chile, who had a very good qualifying campaign. Despite winning their qualifying group, many doubt Switzerland will be strong enough to make it out of the group stages.

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Group Stage Matches 11 Jun, 15:00 A South Africa v Mexico First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg 11 Jun, 19:30 A Uruguay v France Green Point Stadium, Cape Town 12 Jun, 12:30 B Korea Republic v Greece Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 12 Jun, 15:00 B Argentina v Nigeria Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg 12 Jun, 19:30 C England v USA Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg 13 Jun, 12:30 C Algeria v Slovenia Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane 13 Jun, 15:00 D Serbia v Ghana Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 13 Jun, 19:30 D Germany v Australia Durban Stadium, Durban 14 Jun, 12:30 E Netherlands v Denmark First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg 14 Jun, 15:00 E Japan v Cameroon Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 14 Jun, 19:30 F Italy v Paraguay Green Point Stadium, Cape Town 15 Jun, 12:30 F New Zealand v Slovakia Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg 15 Jun, 15:00 G Ivory Coast v Portugal Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 15 Jun, 19:30 G Brazil v Korea DPR Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg 16 Jun, 12:30 H Honduras v Chile Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit 16 Jun, 15:00 H Spain v Switzerland Durban Stadium, Durban 16 Jun, 19:30 A South Africa v Uruguay Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 17 Jun, 12:30 B Argentina v Korea Republic First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg 17 Jun, 15:00 B Greece v Nigeria Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 17 Jun, 19:30 A France v Mexico Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane 18 Jun, 12:30 D Germany v Serbia Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 18 Jun, 15:00 C Slovenia v USA Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg 18 Jun, 19:30 C England v Algeria Green Point Stadium, Cape Town 19 Jun, 12:30 E Netherlands v Japan Durban Stadium, Durban 19 Jun, 15:00 D Ghana v Australia Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg 19 Jun, 19:30 E Cameroon v Denmark Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 20 Jun, 12:30 F Slovakia v Paraguay Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 20 Jun, 15:00 F Italy v New Zealand Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit 20 Jun, 19:30 G Brazil v Ivory Coast First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg 21 Jun, 12:30 G Portugal v Korea DPR Green Point Stadium, Cape Town 21 Jun, 15:00 H Chile v Switzerland Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 21 Jun, 19:30 H Spain v Honduras Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg 22 Jun, 15:00 A Mexico v Uruguay Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg 22 Jun, 15:00 A France v South Africa Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 22 Jun, 19:30 B Nigeria v Korea Republic Durban Stadium, Durban 22 Jun, 19:30 B Greece v Argentina Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane 23 Jun, 15:00 C Slovenia v England Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 23 Jun, 15:00 C USA v Algeria Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria 23 Jun, 19:30 D Ghana v Germany First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg 23 Jun, 19:30 D Australia v Serbia Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit 24 Jun, 15:00 F Slovakia v Italy Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg 24 Jun, 15:00 F Paraguay v New Zealand Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane 24 Jun, 19:30 E Denmark v Japan Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg 24 Jun, 19:30 E Cameroon v Netherlands Green Point Stadium, Cape Town 25 Jun, 15:00 G Korea DPR v Ivory Coast Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit 25 Jun, 15:00 G Portugal v Brazil Durban Stadium, Durban 25 Jun, 19:30 H Switzerland v Honduras Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 25 Jun, 19:30 H Chile v Spain Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Last 16 Matches 26 Jun, 15:00 LS1 Winner of Group A v Runner-up of Group B 26 Jun, 19:30 LS2 Winner of Group C v Runner-up of Group D 27 Jun, 15:00 LS3 Winner of Group D v Runner-up of Group C 27 Jun, 19:30 LS4 Winner of Group B v Runner-up of Group A 28 Jun, 15:00 LS5 Winner of Group E v Runner-up of Group F 28 Jun, 19:30 LS6 Winner of Group G v Runner-up of Group H 29 Jun, 15:00 LS7 Winner of Group F v Runner-up of Group E 29 Jun, 19:30 LS8 Winner of Group H v Runner-up of Group G

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Third-place play-off 10 Jul, 19:30 Loser of SF1 v Loser of SF2 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

FINAL 11 Jul, 19:30 Winner of SF1 v Winner of SF2 First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg

TUNISIA is situated on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, bordered by Algeria in the west and Libya in the south-east. An abrupt southern turn of its shoreline gives Tunisia two faces on the Mediterranean with a coastline 1,148 kilometres in length. Despite its relatively small size, Tunisia has great geographical and climatic diversity. An extension of the Atlas Mountains, traverses Tunisia in the north to the Cape Bon peninsula. The Sahil is along Tunisia's eastern Mediterranean coast famous for its olive groves and beaches. Inland from the Sahil are the Steppes. Much of the southern region is semiarid and desert leading into the Sahara. TUNIS is the capital of Tunisia, and is divided into the old city, known as the medina, and the new city (ville nouvelle in French). Although located on the Mediterranean coast, it is spared much of the tourist beaches and resorts, which lay to the north and south.

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Tourist Guide TUNISIA is a beautiful country with many places of interest well worth a visit. The information on these pages is a quick guide to just some of those, but by no means a comprehensive list of all that Tunisia has to offer.

With a population of over 1,500,000, the city still has the feel of being small and compact. The must-see attractions of the capital are The Souq, which is known as one of the most authentic and hassle-free in all of Northern Africa. Bardo Museum, occupying the 13th century palace of the Ottoman-era ruler and renowned for its extensive collection of Roman mosaics. Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul. Built in 1882, this is the largest surviving building from the colonial era, in the neo-Romanesque style. Zitouna Mosque. The largest mosque in Tunisia and an important landmark, dating from the 8th century, although the distinctive square minaret is a later 19th century addition.

The ruins of CARTHAGE, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a former city of the Pheonician and Punic periods dating from the 6th Century BC, and are situated 12 km north of Tunis. This was the base of a powerful empire spanning the entire south Mediterranean and home to a population of the order of half a million people. Its most famous general was Hannibal who famously crossed the Alps to battle the Romans. In 146BC the city finally fell to Rome and its destruction ordered by the Senate. The site was later redeveloped by the Romans and Carthage became the capital of the province of Africa. SFAX is the country’s second city by virtue of it’s population and it’s prowess as an industrial centre. Situated on the east coast of Tunisia, 270 km south of Tunis, the city was founded in AD 849 and is a thriving Mediterranean port on the Gulf of Gabes. From here, you can also take the ferry to Kerkennah Island where you can wander around in a land, virtually unspoilt by modern standards.

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Tourist Guide SOUSSE

SOUSSE is a popular destination, with tourists from Britain, Germany and many East European counties visiting the area. It is one of Tunisia’s oldest cities, and boasts an authentic medina, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated on the Mediterranean coast it has good beaches and many first class hotels. Most of Sousse's sights are located within the medina, the labyrinth which is at the heart of the city. The Great Mosque is a tranquil place despite its location in the middle of the city. Built in 850 AD, it is simple and austere in the Aghlabite style. The Ribat, whilst not as impressive or extensive as the one in Monastir, is a fortified holy site well worth visit. It served as home to a branch of Islamic warriors very similar in nature to the Hospitaller Knights that lived in Rhodes. Climbing to the top of the watch tower affords you fantastic views over the Medina.

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MONASTIR is a city situated 165km south-east of Tunis and 24 km east of Sousse, on the eastern Mediterranean coast. It is an ancient city dating from Phonecian times, and it is believed it takes it’s name from the French "monastère" (monastery). It is the site of a busy international airport which caters mainly for tourist flights from Europe. Sights to see are theimposing Ribat, which is a fortified monastery located next to the sea with great views from its walls and towers. It has been used in several films as a stand in for Jerusalem, most notably "Monty Python's Life of Brian". Also, there is the impressive Mausoleum of Bourguiba in the centre of a large cemetery in Monastir, which is the resting place and home of the founding president of modern Tunisia.

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Tourist Guide SIDI BOU SAID

SIDI BOU SAID is a beautiful and typical Tunisian village just 20km north of the capital Tunis. The best time to visit is autumn or spring, out of the tourist season, when you can still walk the narrow streets, around white and blue traditional houses, enjoying the views. The village is quite small, and perched on a hill, you can enjoy amazing views of the Mediterranean and Bay of Tunis. BIZERTE is located on the north coast of Tunisia, 65 km north of Tunis and 15 km away from Cap Blanc (the northern-most point in Africa). Noted for its beautiful forests, beaches and scenery, it is known as the oldest and most European city in Tunisia. Originally founded around 1000 BC by Phoenicians from Tyre, it is was also the last town under French control after the rest of the country won its independence.

PORT EL KANTAOUI is a purpose built tourist and residential area began in 1979. It is situated 8km north of Sousse and 65km south of Hammamet, centered around a marina and traditional-style buildings with narrow streets. There is the waterfront with walkway, jetty and yacht pier, the open â&#x20AC;&#x153;squareâ&#x20AC;? in front of the "gate", followed by another pedestrian area containing a musical fountain, shops and restaurants. To the north, there is a golf course as well as a number of hotels. To the south, there is an amusement park and more hotels.

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TOZEUR is a city in south west Tunisia, around 450km from Tunis. With thousands of palm trees, Tozeur is a large oasis from which exported dates are very well known. In ancient times, the oasis was important for the caravan routes through the Sahara, and was an important Roman outpost. From Tozeur there are a selection of camel trips available to explore the edge of the Sahara.

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Tourist Guide EL JEM is a small town in the east of Tunisia, 60km south of Sousse, that houses the remains of a UNESCO World Heritage listed Roman amphitheatre. Formerly the Roman town of Thysdrus, one of the most important in N. Africa after Carthage. The Amphitheatre was built in the middle of the 3rd century AD, but fell into disrepair, with its blocks being used for building the surrounding town and also the Great Mosque in Kairouan. Declared a World Heritage site in 1979, it was more recently used for filming scenes from the Oscar winning film Gladiator. EL KEF is a small city in northwest Tunisia, built onto the southern face of the Jebel Dyr Mountain, which is part of the Tebersouk Mountains, at the east end of the High Atlas Mountains. It is a relaxed town, offering an authentic taste of Tunisia with some interesting sights to see. The main attraction is the Byzantine Kasbah. Noticeable from almost any part of the city, it rises out of the old medina and used to be a site of a series of fortresses dating back to the 5th century BC. DOUZ is a small town in south-central Tunisia, often known as the "Gateway to the Sahara". The town has grown up around a large palm oasis that is a large producer of "diglat noor" dates.

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KAIROUAN, a Muslim holy city, ranks 4th after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem as a place of pilgrimage. Situated 55km inland from Sousse, it's mosques and cultural history have seen it added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main sights are The Great Mosque, one of the finest Islamic buildings in North Africa, and Bi'r Barouta, which is a Well at the place where the city was founded, and one of the holiest sites in the city for Muslims. The Medina in general is a nice place to wander around, although it may well look familiar as it was used in Raiders of the Lost Ark to double for Cairo.

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Tourist Guide HAMMAMET

HAMMAMET is a resort town located in the south east of the northern peninsula of Cap Bon in the Governorate of Nabeul, on the northern edge of the Gulf of Hammamet.It lies just 65km south of Tunis and 85km north of Sousse and was one of the first tourist destinations in Tunisia. Due to its fine beaches it has become a popular destination for European visitors particularly for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swimming and water sports, with a population that regularly quadruples due to tourists in the summer months. The area is particularly known for its jasmine, and this is how the more recent, adjacent tourist resort of Yasmine Hammamet came by its name.

Regions of Tunisia

Tunisia is made up of 24 Governates (administrative regions) (1) Ariana (Aryana), (2) Beja (Baja), (3) Ben Arous (Bin 'Arus), (4) Bizerte (Banzart), (5) Gabes (Gabis), (6) Gafsa (Gafsah), (7) Jendouba (Jandouba), (8) Kairouan (Al Qayrawan), (9) Kasserine (Gasryn), (10) Kebili (Guebilli), (11) El Kef (El Kaf), (12) Mahdia (Al Mahdiya), (13) Mannouba (Mannouba), (14) Medenine (Midnin), (15) Monastir (Munastir), (16) Nabeul (Nabul), (17) Sfax (Safaqis), (18) Sidi BouZid (Sidi BouZid), (19) Siliana (Siliana), (20) Sousse (Soussa), (21) Tataouine (Tatawin), (22) Tozeur (Touzer), (23) Tunis, (24) Zaghouan (Zaghwen)

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HOMESTYLE The Ideal Apartment Is there such a thing? And if there is as far as you’re concerned then what exactly are you looking for? You may be looking for a first home in a new country or for somewhere with more room than where you are now. You may want an investment to furnish and rent either long term or for the seasonal holiday trade. Whatever it’s use is to be, chances are the benefits to you and the attributes you are looking for will be the same. In Tunisia there are many new developments to choose from in all areas, and with prices to suit any pockets.

So, what exactly do you want in an apartment? High ceiling, tiled or wood floors, plenty of storage space? It's important to figure this out before you look. Most of the time, we won't be able to get everything we want, so make a list of your preferred requirements, and if you can manage these into some sort of order of priority to your needs, you will find yourself making decisions more quickly while you look. Don’t forget to consider the peripherals too, such as do you need a parking space or garage and does it need to be close to all amenities, if you have no transport for example. Taking time to consider what you need and want will help you more confidently choose the best apartment.

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1. How many rooms do you want?

2. How much cupboard and storage space do you need?

Do you need an extra room for: a den, an office or even a studio. Can you adapt an extra bedroom to suit one of these?

Remember an apartment, by its very nature has little or no space outside (maybe a small lobby or garden) therefore all your belongings will need to be housed within the confines of your four walls.

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STYLE 3. How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need? This may sound a simple question, but are you expecting friends or family to visit? Is one bathroom enough when you have more than just yourself to consider? 4. What size of apartment do you want? How many square feet do you want? How big a kitchen and does it need to be independent? Are the rooms big enough for large furniture? (DonÂ´t forget that king-size bed, extralong settee, large rug or even your exercise and/or office equipment - as well as accessibility to get it in there!)

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5. What amenities would you like? These tend to increase the price and/or rent, so prioritize the essentials and hope for as many as you can attain at an affordable price, such as:Intercom or other security system Community Swimming Pool Washer and Dryer (or space to dry) Parking space or garage Lift Handicap-friendly Satellite TV Built-in Kitchen Appliances Air Conditioning Central heating

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6. Do you want specific features? If there is a specific feature that will make you happy and make your life easier, it might be worth the effort to look for in your new apartment. This could be any number of personal things, but here are some features you might consider : - marble floors - large windows and bright light - high ceilings - beautiful views (either out to sea or mountains) - proximity to a good road network

7. Do you need a large terrace? This is something you must consider in every apartment, particularly if there are limited community areas and facilities. You wikk need to consider the additional storage space this can provide, clothes drying area, as well as for recreational purposes.

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Getting your first apartment can be an exhilarating experience. That empty space is full of promise and offers plenty of prospects for shopping. Let your imagination wander a little. It is easy either to get carried away and blow your money on non-essential (but gratifying) items; or to worry at the thought of spending your hard-earned income on expensive furniture. The following is a brief but basic list of essential purchases for turning your first apartment into a comfortable, functional home. It would probably be wise to purchase at least the first five items before you move in.

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1. Mattress / Bed This first purchase is obvious, especially if you want to avoid spending a night or two on a cold hard floor in a sleeping bag. Those first days, weeks, or months in your first apartment, your bed can be the place where you eat, read, and watch TV.

Essential Items for Your First Apartment 2. Curtains or Blinds If you have bare windows in your first apartment, purchase curtains or blinds as soon as you can--for the sake of privacy. Blinds are more functional, but curtains have a soft appeal. Plus, the fabric of curtains is a better barrier against sound and the cold outside.

6. Sofa / Settee This is such a necessity that it's disconcerting to live in your first apartment without one. They're especially essential for when you have guests over.

3. Rubbish Bins DonÂ´t forget one each for the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom, or at the very least have plenty of bin liners. 4. Shower Curtain and Shower Rings Not all apartments come with a shower curtain, and I would be suspicious of how clean one is, if it does. Shower curtains come in all different texture, colors, and can be opaque or transparent. With this inexpensive purchase, you can really add style and personality to your apartment bathroom. 5. Chest of Drawers or Hanging Closet Organizers There are many ways to store your clothing. As long as you have one, you're all right. A chest of drawers is great, if you have the space. A cheaper alternative to a dresser is stackable plastic drawers. You can also buy hanging shelves with hooks that sit on your closet rod.

7. Dishware, Cups, and Utensils It's much cheaper to eat at home than at a restaurant. Even if you have to live off take-aways until you get your kitchen appliances, you will still need some bowls, cups, plates, forks, spoons, and knives, whether disposable or permanent. 8. Bookshelf If you have a lot of books invest in a bookshelf-- or a semblance of one--to protect them or at least keep them off the floor.

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More Essential Items 9. Lamp A great lamp can really make a room cozy and is essential should the bulb in your overhead light blow out in the night. 10. Chair Yes, you can always eat in bed, but it's nice to have a chair to go along with your table or desk. 11. Fan A fan is a multipurpose gadget, which makes it worth purchasing. In the summer, it will keep you cool and also they are perfect for blocking out background noises, loud neighbours, or just general sounds from outside your open window. 12. Table and / or Desk As a starter for your first apartment, your table will function as the place where you eat, do all your work, put your computer, etc. If you don't have enough money for a table then even cardboard boxeswill do to get you started.

If you are short on money then get a few milk crates and stack them on top of one another, or bricks and boards of wood for an earthier feel. Stack the wooden boards up with two bricks underneath the ends of each one.

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Your Monthly Horoscope ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Although this month might start on a frustrating note, you can still make progress as long as you play by the rules. This is a time to tie up loose ends and honour previous commitments so you're ready for what lies ahead. Instead of cultivating resentment about lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little delays, though, realise this month is about setting yourself up for long-term gains. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Steady growth and staying on top of your responsibilities may not be easy this month. It's going to take an extra dose of flexibility to work through the shifts from highs to lows and the contrasts between dreams and necessities. While daily tasks and limited professional growth may overwhelm you, these feelings are simply the first step in a process of reassessing your long-term goals. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) What begins as a general malaise can turn into a challenging situation this month as you experience simultaneous stop and go signals. You cannot escape your personal obligations, yet doors are opening now to exciting new opportunities. There are great rewards around the corner if you're willing to take a cautious approach, as too much change, too fast, is a dangerous thing. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Professional matters and public responsibilities are in the spotlight now, and may be subject to re-evaluation this month. Frustration at work could reach a critical point, yet there is plenty of time to redirect your resources to realise and capitalise on your full potential. Professional breakthroughs are likely if you can let go of the past and let your instincts lead you in an entirely new direction. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be lost in confusion as this month begins, but clarity rolls in like a wave to give you new purpose. Having the courage to question your core values is healthy, yet don't be surprised if the malaise grows as you dig a little deeper. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Reshaping a long-range vision to fit your current reality can turn this into a highly productive month. Opportunities come when you cast your mind beyond the limits of your daily routine to see yourself in a wider world of meaning and purpose. While some fantasies may be unreachable, let inspiration take you as far as it can, but allow the dust to settle before taking action.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in store for you? LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Following your dreams may seem impossible now, as this month is wrought with constraint. You struggle to strike a workable balance between your spiritual pursuits and your daily responsibilities, and may find it difficult to get your point across. There is a significant shift occurring now that places your focus on the inner work you must do before you can clean up your outer life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The month gets off to a slippery start as you get caught between your obligations to others and a desire to pursue your own dreams. Relationships also remain in the spotlight now, yet change is stirring that pushes you to break patterns rather than simply support the status quo. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You may be having second thoughts about some recent professional decisions, especially if your job isn't supporting your dreams. Opportunities for personal growth do arise this month, yet also place obstacles in your path. This is a time to scale back your vision and tend to the business at hand. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are challenged this month to find ways to grow without damaging your firm foundation of security. Passion strikes that pushes you to express your individuality now. This could be the start of a lasting new relationship between you and pleasure, as long as you pace yourself on the road to personal satisfaction rather than trying to race to the finish line. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Relationships turn complex this month as stress arises around the idea of intimacy and your connections to those around you. Tension is also growing between your need for financial freedom and the limits that come from your commitments to others. Finding solutions is more difficult now as cold, hard facts turn fuzzy, yet you can rest assured there is a positive light just around the bend. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Observation, study and conversations with experienced individuals help you build a solid base of information that can support your growth this month. Increased effort and patience are necessary, as it may take a while to find your footing. You are being challenged to maintain a sense of control over your life now, especially when it comes to relationships.

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If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your birthday this month . . . June 1st: Marilyn Monroe (1926) Morgan Freeman (1937) Alanis Morisette (1974) Ron Wood (1947) 2nd: Johnny Weissmuller (1904) Charlie Watts (1942) Marvin Hamlisch (1944) Stacy Keach (1941) 3rd: Tony Curtis (1925) Suzi Quatro (1950) 4th: Michelle Phillips (1944) Angelina Jolie (1975) 5th: Pancho Villa (1878) Pat Garrett (1850) John Maynard Keynes (1883) Kenny G (1956) 6th: Dalai Lama (1935) Bjorn Borg (1956) 7th: Jessica Tandy (1909) Prince (1960) James Ivory (1928) Anna Kournikova (1981) Liam Neeson (1952) Tom Jones (1940) Dean Martin (1917) 8th: Joan Rivers (1933) Kim Clijsters (1983) 9th: Cole Porter (1891) George Stephenson (1781) Les Paul (1915) Michael J. Fox (1961) Johnny Depp (1963) Natalie Portman (1981) 10th: Judy Garland (1922) Elizabeth Hurley (1965) 11th: Jacques Cousteau (1910) Richard Strauss (1864) Gene Wilder (1935) 12th: Anne Frank (1929) George Bush (1925) 13th: Tim Allen (1953) Malcolm McDowell (1943) 14th: Donald Trump (1946) Steffi Graf (1969) Burl Ives (1909) Boy George (1961)

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15th: Courteney Cox(1964) Ice Cube (1969) Helen Hunt (1963) James Belushi (1954) 16th: Stan Laurel (1890) Tupac Shakur (1971) 17th: Igor Stravinsky (1882) Barry Manilow (1946) Venus Williams (1980) 18th: Paul McCartney (1942) Isabella Rossellini (1952) Jeanette MacDonald (1907) 19th: Paula Abdul (1962) Kathleen Turner (1954) Wallis Simpson (1896) 20th: Errol Flynn (1909) Chet Atkins (1924) Lionel Richie (1949) Brian Wilson (1942)

Who do you share yours with . . . 21st: Prince William (1982) Jean-Paul Sartre (1905) Nicole Kidman (1967) Ray Davies (1944) 22nd: Meryl Streep (1949) Billy Wilder (1906) Cyndi Lauper (1953) Kris Kristofferson (1936) 23rd: Bob Fosse (1927) Edward VIII (1894) 24th: Jack Dempsey (1895) Mick Fleetwood (1942) Jeff Beck (1944)

25th: George Orwell (1903) Sidney Lumet (1924) Carly Simon (1945) George Michael (1963) 26th: Peter Lorre (1904) John Cusack(1966) 27th: Helen Keller (1880) Tobey Maguire (1975) 28th: Henry VIII (1491) Kathy Bates (1948) Mel Brooks (1926) John Dillinger (1902) 29th: Nelson Eddy (1901) Rubens (1577) 30th: Lena Horne (1917) Mike Tyson (1966) Susan Hayward (1918) Ralf Schumacher (1976)

Famous days in Tunisia ----------------------------June 14 - 1952 - General strike in Tunisia June 1 - 1955 - Habib Bourguiba ends exile from Tunisia June 1 - 1959 - Constitution of Tunisia promulgated (National Day)

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