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It’s up in the air again! Spain’s tourist industry is hit by another huge blow JUST as Tenerife’s tourist industry received a huge boost last week, along comes a strike which will cause major disruptions to the Island’s two airports. Following the news that UK holiday-makers will receive excellent exchange rates (from pound to euro), highlypaid Spanish air-traffic controllers, including those in the Canaries, voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to a threeday walk-out this month. It will probably take place from 18th August, right at the peak of the school holidays in Britain, which could negate Tenerife Tourism’s current feel-good factor. The controllers, who earn salaries of up to 350,000 euros (£290,500) and more, have failed to reach agreement with the Spanish Airport Authorities (AENA), over pay and working conditions. They have already been operating an unofficial goslow at Barcelona’s El Prat airport in recent weeks, calling in sick en-masse. Jose Blanco, the Spanish Minister for Public Works and Transport, drafted in military personnel to counter their actions, and he will not hesitate to take a similar stance again. He will “guarantee” the movement of Spain’s air traffic if the strike goes ahead, with military controllers or,
Transport minister for Spain, Jose Blanco, says he will do whatever it takes to prevent chaos from a strike, including bringing in the military
more likely, a skeleton service by the controllers themselves. Zapatero’s government can order the 18,000 air-traffic controllers involved in the dispute to maintain a minimum service. Yet the disruption will only add to the misery experienced by travellers in the UK and Europe, following the Icelandic ash-cloud cotroversy earlier this year. Relations between the Zapatero and the airport unions became heated in February when the Spanish
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government put an end to what it described as the “incomprehensible privileges” of air-traffic controllers, including their high rates of pay and benefits. The move followed outrage across Spain following the disclosure that some controllers were earning up to one million euros (£800,000) after adding overtime pay to their basic salary of 210,000 euros (£175,000). Officials at AENA remain “open to dialogue”, but Daniel Zamit, spokesman for the ATC
unions, said a strike was the only solution. Yet Blanco believes the new agreement represents a substantial improvement in the controllers’ working conditions. The bitter controversy adds up to more worries for Britons planning a sunshine holiday in Spain or the Canaries this summer. And it adds to the huge concerns for the Tenerife tourist industry, which appeared to have ridden out the last two barren years. Curiously, Tenerife North airport (Los Rodeos) was shut down onTuesday following a freak blanket of thick fog. It affected 23 flights, but involving UK trips. Six were cancelled and the others were switched to Reina Sofia air-
port in the South. Latest news As we go to print major tour operators are suggesting that they will divert tourists looking to go on holiday to destinations such as the Mediterranean or the Caribbean as opposed to the Canary Islands. Tour operators polled on Wednesday, said that notice of a strike by controllers would be “disastrous” for the industry because it would cause flight cancellations and diversions of tourists to other destinations in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. From the travel agents’ perspective in case of strike, they have to bear the costs, if tourists and planes are stranded or delayed in the
wrong locations. The tourist operators drew similarities to the effects of the Icelandic volcano, when for more than two weeks, millions of tourists whose spending had to support the tour operators. For their part, travel agents warn that the Canaries could be left out of any last-minute reservations because of a conflict that is not justified. Thus, the president of the Spanish Federation of Travel Agents Associations (Feaav), Rafael Gallego, yesterday showed their rejection to a possible strike call “a collective that has been given too much.” In this context, Gallego noted that the purported “stop” of the activity of this group would be “regrettable and very harmful to the interests of the Canary Islands.” He continued and quite rightly pointed out in addition to the results of the strike action there are many indirect people and businesses that are affected. He commented, “They need to be aware that they need to help sustain the tourism recovery in the Canaries,” not to hinder it. Also, President of the Spanish Association of Airlines (AECA), Felipe Navio, emphasised that the mere announcement of a strike of this magnitude will affect tourism negatively. “It’s the only sector of the economy that can generate employment and economic activity,” he said. Thus, tour operators are encouraging the controllers and representatives of AENA to “reconcile positions” and to continue negotiations to reach an agreement that is satisfactory to both parties. “A solution that we will benefit all,” said Gallego.
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Railways in Tenerife and for Gran Canaria TRANSPORT Minister, José Blanco has signed two separate agreements with the President of the Tenerife Cabildo, Ricardo Melchior, and vice-president of Gran Canaria, Roman Rodriguez, to promote the development of railways in these two islands. After signing the document at the news conference the proposal is then referred to the parliamentary engagement between the PSOE and CC to approve, the agreement foresees the construction of two railway lines: the connection between Adeje and Santa Cruz and Los Realejos in Gran Canaria a railway corridor between Las Palmas and San Bartolome de
Tirajana. The Minister of Public Works has indicated that, with this agreement, we will have railway communication on both islands, which will become a “real alternative” to private transport and a complement
to existing public road transport. He recalled that in recent years the central government has made considerable investments in Canary Island roads and airports, to make them “more efficient and competi-
tive in an area where tourism plays a very important role“ to exit us from crisis. The councils and the Government agreed to develop these rail corridors to be an alternative to the road and help to increase the public
mobility system quality and increasing sustainability. The agreement with Tenerife, which adds to one already established in 2009, will implement the funding of studies and projects of the two rail lines. Roman Rodriguez praised tha fact that even though cuts in spending are being made, “we have maintained the planned investments in the Canary Islands, which can open the door to economic recovery.” Ricardo Melchior referred to the social consensus that raises this infrastructure and recalled that Tenerife is a densely populated island, with 50 percent of it being in the protected area, leading to difficulties in scheduling the infrastructure. Melchior said, “this is a flagship project for years on the island, that will generate jobs and improve the sustainability of the territory.”
Tenerife bound plane Spanish Royal Family photo call THE Spanish Royal is forced to land at Family on the steps of Marivent Palace in Birmingham Airport the Mallorca this week. MONARCH Airlines are investigating why one of their planes had to make an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport after it took off for Tenerife last Tuesday evening. The flight carrying 213 passengers returned to the airport at 7pm shortly after take-off. Holidaymakers on board said they were told by the plane’s pilot that an engine was on fire and to brace themselves for a crash landing. They arrived back in Birmingham safely and
This year the traditional summer photo has a new arrival - the Infanta Sofía. In what some people consid-
er to be the most awaited photographic moment of the year, the complete Spanish Royal Family have posed for their traditional summer photograph. As usual, it took place at the Marivent Palace on Mallorca, the traditional summer holi-
remained at the airport overnight before flying out to their destination at 7.50am last Wednesday. Monarch said early indications showed there was no sign of fire on the plane. A Monarch spokesman said: “An investigation is ongoing with engineers but there is no indication of fire at this point. “Shortly after take-off, a problem with the left-hand engine forced its shut down, and as a precautionary measure the flight diverted back to Birmingham.”
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TEIDE National Park has introduced an internet system to enable visitors to the protected area to apply for permission to climb to the peak via the Internet. They can gain free approval from anywhere in the world in just three minutes, through the Central Service Agency Online Booking Autonomous National Parks (www.reservasparquesnacionales.es). The Mount Teide crater is one of the ecologically-sensitive areas in Tenerife, and is protected zealously by the National Park administrators. To preserve the distinguishing characteristics of the Pico del Teide, the crater is classified as a “Reserve Area” and access to the peak is limited to 200 visitors daily to prevent mass visits. They can travel in groups of 50 only, at two-hour intervals, from 9am until 5pm. The National Park administration is also adapting four of the 80 trails available to walkers to enable people with reduced mobility to enjoy the natural beauty of these protected areas in comfort.
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Secret Tourist
A NUMBER of months ago I received an email out of the blue, which is nothing unusual, asking for assistance with finding people/locations in Tenerife for the filming of a television programme. Those basically were all the details I was given, plus the name of the production company. Now there is nothing unusual about this as many media companies worldwide use the Canarian Weekly as a source of information and advice. Once I had received the information I was obviously intrigued, as no details were permitted to be released as to the nature of the programme. I then put two and two together as they say… As luck would have it, they didn’t require my services, for which I’m thankful as it would have put me in a very difficult situation. The programme aired last Thursday, and was not just based on one holiday destination, but various holiday hotspots – this one seemed to be loosely linked around health issues. The airing of the programme coincides with the time that a number of Brits take their annual holiday – which in itself is strange as you would think people would be on holiday and not watching TV; I thought holiday programmes were scheduled for January when people are thinking about summer holidays – who am I to discuss TV scheduling anyway? For those of you who have
never seen “The Secret Tourist” it’s a series of weekly consumer programmes that send a UK family undercover to resorts and hotels around the world to find out if the unpleasant reports from some tourists are accurate. In addition to presenter Matt Allwright, The Secret Tourist also has an environmental health expert Dr Lisa Ackerley on their team. The crux of the programme is that they all gather evidence from areas including swimming pools, hotel food and drinking water, cleanliness of rooms and the safety of children’s play areas, and then Matt takes their findings to the people responsible. “The series also reveals some of the common scams, cons and rip-offs used on tourists in holiday spots all around the world, and reporter Carole Machin investigates what can go wrong on holiday, examining the potential dangers in hiring jet bikes, mopeds and the possible problems posed when you need to visit a doctor abroad,” according to the BBC programme information. Matt Allwright stated, “We filmed in Spain but you can’t pin anything on one place though because the scams that we recreate could happen anywhere in the world.” That’s just the point - these things happen in your home town as much as they do in a holiday destination. The message that needs to be stressed is that here in Tenerife the Tourist Board, Town Councils, Cabildo and each Tour Operator work very, very hard to ensure that the tourists safety and health is paramount during their visit. Until next week…
Back to work THE President of the Cabildo, Ricardo Melchior, presided over a welcome ceremony for 167 new employees. He was joined by the directors of Economic Development, Trade and Employment, Efraín Medina and General Coordinator of Human Resources, Rosa Baena.. The Cabildo has worked together with the Canarian Employment Service adding 167 employees to its staff; the new staff will help ensure the implementation of various projects related to different areas Environment (71 employees), Agriculture (49), Education, Youth and Women (31), the autonomous body of Museums (14) and Human Resources(12).
AFTER ten straight months of increases car sales fell by 24.1% in the month of July.
After congratulating and wishing luck to these new public servants, Ricardo Melchior, recalled that “the Cabildo is important for citizens and the function of your work as staff you should carry out with responsibility and a sense of duty. So, i invite you, the new workers to feel like members of the Cabildo during the implementation of these projects. “ On the other hand, Efraín Medina encouraged attendees to “make the most of
your time spent as workers employed by the City Council as it’s a source of job enrichment that can be very useful to new market niches.“ The general coordinator of Human Resources and Legal Defense, Rosa Baena, recalled that “a number of the new employees have come from the construction sector, will be given a training course to enable you to adequately perform new tasks.” The average age of these workers are between 36 and 38 years.
This decrease in sales was a result of the completion of the Plan 2000E and IVA hike which came into force on the 1st July, it particularly affected the supply of vehicles to the private sector, which experienced a 45.7% reduction for the month, with only 41,863 units being sold.
Scandinavian promotion
TENERIFE Tourism is developing major promotional campaigns in the Nordic countries, specifically Norway and Sweden.
These include and agreement with Zine travel magazine and collaboration with the tour operator TUI Nordic. The island Tourism Director and Head of Turismo de Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez, pointed out that the Nordic countries “have always been one of our major tourist source markets, in 2009 we received more than 400,000 travellers from these countries.” He added, “they are also amongst our most loyal visitors and appreciate particularly the climate and tranquility offered by our destination.”
The Zine Travel magazine campaign started in December last year and will last until next October. One of the activities undertaken has been the publication of a two-page advertorial on the island in the January issue, as well as another threepage article on luxury tourism in the island. The objective is to attract tourists of this nationality through this magazine with an insertion added every two months during 2010. The publication is read by two million people, and two other reports were published in the online edition, advertising Tenerife.
EP car registrations in the Spanish market stood at 82,167 units during the month of July, which translates into a decrease of 24.1% compared to figures from the same month the previous year, which ends ten months of consecutive sales growth, according to manufacturers’ associations (Anfac) and sellers (Ganvam). Despite the decline in July, during the first seven months of this year, sales of cars and SUVs in Spain reached 686,328 units, representing an increase of 26.8% over the same period in 2009.
Arona improvement plan The Mayor and Councillor for Tourism of the municipality of Arona, Jose Alberto Gonzalez Reveron and Angel David Herrera, respectively, have announced that the municipality will receive an investment of 22 million euros for the rehabilitation of public tourist space from 2011-2014. The investment has been made possible by a collabora-
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tion agreement signed bt various administrations to carry out the implementation of the ‘Strategy for the Improvement of Public Space.’ Once the agreement is signed Arona will be integrated into a framework agree-
ment with the Government of the Canary Islands, for which the municipality will receive a total of 22 million euros; the money will be used to improve Arona enabling it to remain competitive in the tourism market. The Mayors announced that
the first work will be the rehabilitation of street Calle Arquitecto Gómez Cuesta, Playa de Las Americas, which will begin during the month of October with a budget of around one million euros. Other work planned over the next four years, in the municipality will include rehabilitation projects such as; Avenue Rafael Puig, construction of a leisure park in Los Cristianos, the remodeling of the Plaza de Pescador (Los Cristianos), Avda. Antonio Dominguez, completion of a Central Park in Arona and various works in Costa del Silencio.
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WHATS ON Kitesurf World Championship 09/08/2010 to 15/08/2010 Granadilla is an international area for the practice of many water sports and welcomes hundred of surfers every year coming from the whole planet. This summer, the beaches of El Médano will host the Kite-surf World Championship. This event will take place in the first two weeks in August, with the best kite-surfers of the world who are going to offer an incredible show with this amazing sport.
Pic: Daniel Prado San Cristóbal Castle, Santa Cruz 1st Aug 2010 - 30th Sep 2010 Monday to Sunday Time: 11:00 - 19:00 The Castillo San Cristóbal visitor’s centre has reopened its doors to the public in the Plaza de España, Santa Cruz. It was closed following the heavy rains that devastated the island on February 1st. The ‘Castillo de San Cristóbal’ Visitor’s Centre features an exhibition of Tenerife’s old defence system. It offers information from its construction in 1575 to its demolition in 1928. Since the 25th of July 2009, the ‘Castillo de San Cristóbal’ Visitor’s Centre has had an added attraction to delight both local and foreign visitors: the legendary ‘El Tigre’ cannon. Although it cannot be demonstrated historically, popular belief says that the famous British admiral Horacio Nelson was injured and lost his arm thanks to this ‘El Tigre’ cannon. Compañía Nacional de Danza Tickets are on sale during August for performances by the Compañía Nacional de Danza 2, which takes place in the Symphonic Hall in Tenerife’s Auditorium on the 6th and 7th of November. Tickets can be purchased by calling 902 317 327 (between 10:00 and 19:00 Mondays to Fridays), in the Auditorium’s ticket office (between 10:00 and 15:00 Mondays to Fridays and 10:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays), in CajaCanarias multiservice terminals, or online at www.auditoriodetenerife.com. The history of the Compañía Nacional de Danza is firmly linked to Spain’s most recent past. The main objective of the company is to train and prepare dancers for professional dancing and serve as a link between, dance schools and professional dance companies such as the Compañia Nacional de Danza. Its repertoire is principally made up of works by Nacho Duato, although works by young choreographers have gradually been incorporated, allowing dancers to keep up to date with new trends and incorporate them into their performances. The aim of this project is to inspire young dancers, to arouse interest in contemporary dance amongst young audiences and add to the range of cultural activities on offer in Spain.
Cabildo hotline for waste management ARE you unsure about where to deposit your waste? Do you need to know details of your collection? Where and when? The Cabildo of Tenerife has launched a new free phone information line to citizens on waste management. The new service hopes to help you answer your questions and in turn help us all share the task of environmental protection. Further information on waste management is available on: 900 305 000. In addition, the Department of Sustainability and Environment Territory has published a complete educational guide as a tool to facilitate Primary teachers incorporate into their teaching the proper management of waste. Its aim is to raise the main activities and resolve doubts that may arise for those who wish to incorporate the issue of waste into developing their educational work. The Guide is designed specifically for students in second and third cycle of primary education on the island of Tenerife, but is easily adaptable to other levels. It is perfectly integrated
into the school curriculum by the structure of the units, language and timing of activities, enabling the issue of waste to be used throughout the school year or only in a timely manner, it could be developed in many different subjects. These units are complemented by a Good Practice Guide to produce less waste in our daily activities, a glossary of terms to clarify important concepts related to the subject and a selection of websites with useful resources for teachers. The guide also promotes that students have a fully active role, involved, committed and critic, watching, playing, learning and dissemination. The activities are conducted in different settings in the class itself, in the vicinity of the school or the family environment.
“like just another family and without a fuss”. He added: “They are normal people who have become very influential in politics and business. He is not even a tourist because they carry maps, but Nick knows all the corners of the town.” The Lib-Dem leader and No2 to David Cameron in the coali-
The airline already connects the island with the Italian city of Milan (since May) and will soon also fly from Pisa. With the route to Marseille, Ryanair will premiere on the French market because it is the first to offer a flight from Tenerife to the French city. Flights to both cities will be
tion government, speaks Spanish. He and his wife were married in Olmedo, some 90 miles north of Madrid, in September 2000. Miriam’s father, Jose Antonio Gonzalez Caviedes, who died in 1996, represented the region.
of twice weekly frequency. For Rome the flights are scheduled for Wednesday and Sunday, both outward and return, while the Marseille flight will be on Mondays and Thursdays in both directions. The opening of these connections allow the island to attract more tourists from these markets in the winter season. The Italians represented 1.8% of the tourists who came to Tenerife in 2009, with 85,000 passengers. The French, with 100,000, reached 2.1 percent.
Baggage hike RYANAIR passengers to the Canary Islands will pay more to check in luggage than those flying to other destinations from September after the airline broke its promise to return all baggage charges to their former level after the summer. The no-frills airline will reduce checked-baggage charges on other routes after increasing the fees for the peak July and August
school holiday period. Passengers to the Canary Islands will continue to pay £40 return to check in a 15kg bag online, or £60 for 20kg. Passengers on other routes will pay £30 or £50 return. Ryanair said retaining higher fees to the Canary Islands would “encourage passengers to travel light”. Ryanair’s baggage check-in fees are the highest from the UK and its weight allowances among the lowest. Traditional scheduled airlines such as British Airways and charter carriers allow passengers to carry between 20kg and 23kg for free.
Most retirees want to work beyond age 65 RESEARCH shows that 60 per cent of the 2,500 over-65s interviewed claim they would like to be able to carry on working in paid employment.
The couple and their three sons - Antonio, Alberto and Miguel - are staying at the family home of his Spanish wife, Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, later this month. Alfonso Centeno, the Mayor of Olmedo, said they were always welcomed in the town
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TWO new routes operated by low-cost carrier Ryanair will join Tenerife with Rome (Italy) and Marseilles (France) from November.
Clegg heads to Spain again NICK CLEGG, Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, will spend a holiday at his wife’s hometown of Olmedo in central Spain, as he has for over ten years.
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Most value their independence very highly, with 87 per cent saying they prefer to live in their own homes even if this means living alone. In fact, only 16 per cent of the elderly live alone, and they are mostly women living in rural locations. In Spain, Head of the institute of the elderly and
social services, Francisco Moza, says the same questionnaire was carried out in 1993 and that ‘things have changed a lot’ since then. He said the over-65s were becoming more and more active, in better health, and were mainly more highly qualified. “We should not waste what these people still have to offer – aside from just being babysitters for the grandchildren,” Moza states. This said, around 70 per cent of over-65s regularly look after their grandchildren, often to a greater extent than the children’s own parents do.
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Tax re’U’turn Jobless
THREE new projects under the Tenerife Tourism banner will improve tourist areas and create 182 jobs over the next six months.
Up until July 30th 2010, 9.188 million euros had been paid to 13,151,898 taxpayers who requested a refund on their return of Income Tax of Individuals (income tax) for the year 2009. These figures assume that 85.1% of the refunds made, thus meeting the goal of completing 85% of them before the month of August. In relation to last year around the same time, the amount refunded was reduced by 7.7% and the number of contributors who had been reimbursed was down by 3.1%. •There have been 85.1% of returns requested •19.224 million tax payers have filed statements and the Agency has sent 21.5 million drafts and fiscal data •During 09 more than eight million calls were answered from taxpayers, that equates to 100,000 per day including weekends and 2.1 million attended preagreed appointments to complete documentation. •38.9% of statements
The job creation project will involve an investment of more than two million euros, financed by the Canarian Directorate General of Tourism Infrastructure and Service Employment. The projects were presented by the vice president of the Tenerife Cabildo and Minister of Tourism, José Manuel Bermúdez, the director of the Canary Island Employment Service, Alberto Genova, and by the director general of tourism infrastructure, Sebastian Ledesma. The works to be carried out include creating green areas in four of the tourist towns on the island and cleaning the coast in Adeje between Playa Paraiso and La Caleta. In addition, a further thirteen people will be employed to boost the tourist areas of
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La Orotava, Los Realejos and Arafo, and a dozen other workers will be responsible for restoring historic facades of Puerto de la Cruz. The first project, will be in the municipalities of Arona, Adeje and Santiago del Teide, recruit 125 people who are currently unemployed. The project includes cleaning up the busiest areas, garden maintenance, the replacement of the irrigation systems, pruning and fertilising, as well as specific replanting programmes. The second initiative is adding greenery in the
north, on a stretch that runs through Puerto de la Cruz, it will be four kilometers from the beach in La Orotava to conclude at Los Roques (Los Realejos). Another initiative is cleaning up the waste at the mouth of gullies and debris carried by currents on the southwest coast of Tenerife between La Caleta and Playa Paraiso. This is an area of “special sensitivity” as it’s situated on the route used by boats for whale watching, an activity that carries more than 700,000 tourists per year.
misery
THE Tax Office in Spain has now returned more than 9,100 billion euros to 13 million taxpayers.
AN increase in the number of people working in Spain failed to offset those still jobless in the second quarter.
It’s been ‘raining’ money from the tax office this year!
were presented via Internet •19,224,118 09 have submitted income tax statements, of which 15,311,043 million requested a refund.
Figures from the INE (National Statistics Institute) for the second quarter show that unemployment rose by 32,800, even though new jobs were created. Male unemployment was down by 15,700, but up 48,500 for women. Altogether, at the end of June, there were 4,645,500 people out of work, which was 508,000 more than a year ago, and raised the unemployment percentage to a 13-year high of 20.09%. The jobless increase comes despite a strong rise of 82,700 in the number of people in work, which has now reached 18,476,900. But it still could not absorb the new numbers in the workplace, the EPA putting the total workforce at 23,122,300, some 39,900 more than a year ago. Over the past 12 months, the number of people working has fallen by 468,100, and 1.3 million families now have all their members out of work.
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Wanted by Europol THE European police force – Europol - are now looking for 35 year old Darren O’Flaherty who was already wanted in the U.K. Spanish police have named the person they want to question in connection with the murder of the Irishman John O’Neill outside Coco’s bar in Benalmádena Costa last Wednesday. He is 35 year old Darren O’Flaherty, from Kirkby, who is already wanted by police in North Yorkshire in connection with the kidnap of a lorry driver at knifepoint in 2006. He jumped bail in 2008 after being charged with robbery and kidnap. O’Neill, a father of two, had stepped in between two men having an argument outside the bar over the use of a toilet. He stormed off and returned to the scene with a .38 calibre pistol, with reports
Not-so-happy 50th Zapatero
POLICE have launched a criminal investigation into the “suspicious” deaths of two young twins and their sister, found in a flat following an explosion.
saying five shots were fired. The suspect left the scene, with his wife after the shooting. He faces a charge of murder in Spain for the death of
O’Neill, and several counts of attempted murder regarding the other people in the bar at the time. Europol have extended the search for him.
Woman’s toetapping rescue AN American woman tied to her bed during a midnight robbery was freed after tapping out an email message with her toes.
they arrived, said Atlanta Police Captain Van Hobbs. .Mr Hilton said: “I e-mail her every morning before I go to work. But she “pinged” me first and her first words were: “HELP. CALL 911.” A relieved Amy said she
Amy Windom, 39, was held up at gunpoint in her home in Atlanta, Georgia, said a masked robber hit her over the head with a gun and then tied her to the bed while he searched the house for valuables. After he left, she eventually managed to use her toes to email boyfriend John Hilton from a laptop which was by her bed. He called police, and she still was tied to her bed when
started yelling for help and struggling to free herself as soon as the gunman left, but the binds around her wrist just got tighter. Eventually she realised her laptop was by the foot of her bed and she managed to drag it up with her feet and open it. “The wifi popped right up,” she said. “It was a wonderful moment when I saw the screen and realised my internet connection was live.”
JOSÉ Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Prime Minister of Spain, celebrated his 50th birthday quietly on Wednesday with his family in León, where he grew up. Zapatero, leader of the PSOE (Socialists Workers Party), became Premier in 2004 and, six years later, he is going through one of the most awkward periods of his political career. He has decided against a holiday this year because, he says, “he has to be on hand for very serious issues” concerning the country. And, given the current economic crisis, he will need to prepare some important initiatives in time for September. One of these includes a complicated parliamentary transaction - the General State Budget for 2011 which is set to be more restrictive than ever before
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They are waiting to question their mother, 46-year-old Theresa Riggi, who lies seriously ill in the city’s Royal Infirmary after falling, or jumping, from the third-floor building in Edinburgh. Fire, police and ambulance crews went to the scene on Wednesday afternoon after reports of a fire and suspected gas blast. But it was later ascertained that the gas supply was not faulty. Police later said the children, eight-year-olds Gianluca and Augustino, and Cecilia, five, who were discovered by firefighters, did not die as a result of the explosion or blaze at the modern threestorey block in the Slateford area of the city. There were unconfirmed reports that they had each been stabbed. A spokesman for Lothian and Borders police said: “A criminal investigation is underway, and nothing more can be said at this time into the circumstances which led to the deaths.” Several foreign students with homes in the block of flats said they believed the injured woman lived in the property with her three children, but was new there. Omar Barifah, 20, said: “I came outside the building and she was covered up. I’ve been told by neighbours that she jumped. I’m very sorry. It’s a very sad thing to happen.” Moe Harbi, 22, a chemical engineering student from Saudi Arabia, who arrived home shortly after the explosion, thought he could smell gas.
Police have released pictures of the 3 children tragically killed in blast
“I thought it was from my flat,” he said. “I checked the kitchen and the oven. I didn’t think it was from my neighbour’s place.” And one 21-year-old neighbour, who would be identified, said: “I heard screaming, bad screaming, as if something really bad had happened. “She was standing on the third-floor balcony, holding her arms as if she were already injured. She was crying and screaming and there were five of us, standing there saying: “Don’t do it – don’t jump. Then she went. My neighbour tried to catch her and she kind of landed on his arms. She was lying on the floor and I left the scene. It was too much.” The fire service confirmed they were called to a blaze on the first floor shortly before 3pm. A spokesman said: “Two fire appliances and a turntable ladder attended at the address. “Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished a small fire on the first floor. “Gas at the property was isolated as a precaution and fire crews remained at the scene with the fire investiga-
tion unit -they are currently liaising with the police.” Chief Inspector Kevin Greig, of Lothian and Borders Police, said: “Police were called as a result of a call by a member of the public saying there had been a gas explosion. “The investigation is in its very early stages. I can’t add any more at this time, other than to extend my sympathies to those affected.” Last month, the family were reported missing from their Aberdeen home. They were found two weeks ago, but Mrs Riggi asked that their whereabouts not be revealed. It is understood that Mrs Riggi was embroiled in a custody battle with her ex-husband, Pasquale, who has been traced by police to Aberdeen, but has not been regarded as a suspect. Edinburgh City Council leader Jenny Dawe said: “Although there is little information at the moment, this is obviously a terrible incident and our thoughts go to those who are affected. “The council will provide whatever support the emergency services require as they deal with the incident and its aftermath.”
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Aqualand’s splashing new time for children
AQUALAND, the family attraction at Costa Adeje, has opened a new section for youngsters called Children’s Paradise. This is a facility for kids of all ages, and they are guaranteed fun in the shape of slides, drawbridges, water jets, etc. The company behind Aqualand is Aspro, which also operates the Jungle Park in Tenerife. This latest expansion makes Aqualand the largest entertainment centre of its kind in the Canary Islands. There are eight slides, up to three metres high, available to the children in a safety-
conscious area. Featured also is a large surround, which has been decked out to enable family and friends to watch the children splashing about. There are also walkways and bridges, plus a giant mushroom which showers everyone. Paradise also holds irresistible surprises for children, including a large bucket of water, which is dumped on the public every two minutes. Even funnier for the kids is that they can take control of the bucket, opening and closing the faucets and redirecting the streams at will. The park also offers a daily exhibition, featuring some of the most valuable dolphins in Spain and Europe. There is also a high birth-rate of dolphins, so youngsters will have
even more to watch out for. Aspro, the largest operator of leisure facilities in Europe, was founded in 1991 and has since experienced considerable growth, with 40 centres in eight countries. The company is committed to providing quality service with maximum attention to hygiene and safety. The group’s expansion has been such that from employing 1,600 people last year, it now has more than 3,000 in the high season. Spain boasts 13 parks, zoos, aquatic and marine, and aquariums, spread between Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, Andalusia and the Canaries, which attract a total of nearly four million customers throughout the year.
Black morning in Santa Cruz THE north of Tenerife was hit by a power cut on Wednesday morning, following a fault at the Las Caletillas power station in Candelaria. The incident, said to be caused by an explosion, happened at 9am and the north was without power for two hours. The tram service was affected, and Titsa buses were used to ferry passengers about. Fire-fighters were also called out to deal with people trapped in lifts, particularly throughout Santa Cruz, but it was business as usual at Los Rodeos airport.
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Here in the south, there was little evidence of the power cut, apart from the odd flicker. Just over a month ago, Red Eléctrica de España (REE) bought electricity company
Endesa for around 1.5billion euros. It has warned of sporadic power cuts throughout the Canaries for the next four years as its technicians update the service.
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RBS sells branches to Spanish giant ROYAL Bank of Scotland has confirmed it is selling 318 branches to Santander for an estimated £1.65bn, in a move that expands the Spanish bank’s reach in Britain. Some 311 of those being sold are RBS-branded branches in England and Wales and seven are NatWest sites in Scotland. They are due to be turned
into Santander branches by December next year, and customers’ accounts will be transferred to the Spanish bank. RBS, which is 83% owned by the taxpayer, was forced to offload the branches due to EU competition concerns following its 2008 Government bailout. Prior to the sale, RBS had around 2,000 branches in the UK. Santander, which is the eurozone’s biggest bank, is adding to its 1,300 UK branches through the deal. It gained a foothold in the UK following its takeover of Abbey, which also saw it acquire the Bradford & Bingley savings business and Alliance & Leicester. RBS chief executive Stephen Hester described the sale as “an important milestone” in the bank’s restructuring work and recovery plan. The Bank is becoming stronger, which allows an
increased focus on serving ongoing customers and improving commercial success; all a pre-requisite for the profitable realisation of taxpayers’ stake in RBS,” he said. A more varied financial services sector which consumers would benefit from has not been delivered by this forced sale. Santander said it saw the branch purchase as a strategic step that would allow it to strengthen its UK business, which already contributes
17% to the group’s profit. “The RBS and NatWest branch acquisition will accelerate our growth and improve competition in a sector vital to the UK economy,” said António Horta-Osório, chief executive officer of Santander UK. He added that the deal increased Santander’s market share in the small and medium-sized business (SME) sector from 3% to 8%. It comes at a time when UK banks face accusations that they have been reluctant to increase lending to business customers. The Unite union criticised the deal, arguing it did not address the concerns of the European Union for diversity and competition on the high street. “A more varied financial services sector which consumers would benefit from has not been delivered by this forced sale,” said Stuart Davies, Unite officer for RBS.
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Yorkshire Ripper appealing against death behind bars THE Yorkshire Ripper is appealing against a High Court ruling that he should die behind bars. Peter Sutcliffe, 64, launched a fresh bid for freedom today to the outrage of the families of his victims. A High Court judge ruled last month that the notorious serial killer should never be released Mr Justice Mitting likened Sutcliffe, who butchered 13 women and tried to kill seven others between 1975 and 1981, to a terrorist, saying the ‘brutality and gravity’ of his crimes meant he should never be freed. But the murderer has now launched an appeal against his whole life tariff in a move set to cost taxpayers in excess of £200,000 in legal aid. The appeal comes shortly after a mental health tribunal recommended he be moved from Broadmoor to a less secure unit after doctors reported a dramatic improvement in his mental health. The killer, dubbed the Ripper due the horrific way he mutilated the bodies of his victims using a hammer, a sharpened screw driver and a knife, has been held at the top security psychiatric hospital since 1984 when he was transferred from prison suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. But on July 7 this year a First Tier Mental Health Tribunal - an independent body which can order the discharge of a mental health patient from detention in hospital into the community concluded that Sutcliffe ‘now requires to be tested in conditions of lesser security’. Doctors claimed he was in ‘complete remission’ and treatment had ‘contained’ his mental illness.
If the move were to be sanctioned by the Justice Secretary, Sutcliffe would enjoy a softer regime in a less secure unit with far less constraints on his movements and he would be eligible for day release. Now the relatives of his victims fear he may try to use the tribunal findings to argue for his release. Richard McCann, whose mother Wilma was murdered by the Ripper in 1975, said: ‘Our mothers and sisters and daughters would be turning in their graves if this man were ever to be released.’ Mr McCann said he was frustrated by Sutcliffe’s continuing legal battle, which has
is turned down. ‘But it may not be over even then.This could go on to the Supreme Court, it could go on for another two years.’ Now known as Peter Coonan, the former lorry driver, now 64, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, was convicted at the Old Bailey in 1981. He received 20 life terms for the murder of 13 women and the attempted murder of seven others in Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. The original trial judge recommended he serve a minimum of 30 years before he could be considered for parole. But no tariff was ever set,
12 of the 13 victims of Peter Sutcliffe - the Yorkshire Ripper
already cost taxpayers an estimated £200,000. ‘For us it’s been a lifetime already, this is just another part of the saga that will continue until he dies,’ he said. ‘I only hope that common sense will prevail and justice will be done when this appeal
allowing Sutcliffe to launch a bid for freedom earlier this year. His lawyers cited a psychiatric report carried out in 2006 which concluded the killer was wrongly convicted of murder and should have been allowed to plead guilty to manslaughter on the
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grounds of diminished responsibility as he was mentally ill. Jehovah’s Witnesses who have befriended him also claimed he had shown remorse for his crimes. But Mr Justice Mitting ruled on July 16 that he should serve a whole life tariff, saying only Rosemary West and Dennis Nilsen approached the number of victims he claimed. He said: ‘This was a campaign of murder which terrorised the population of a large part of Yorkshire for several years. ‘The only explanation for it, on the jury’s verdict, was anger, hatred and obsession. ‘Apart from a terrorist outrage, it is difficult to conceive of circumstances in which one man could account for so many victims. ‘Those circumstances alone make it appropriate to set a whole life term.’ A spokeswoman for the Judicial Communications Office confirmed yesterday that he had launched an appeal. She said: ‘I can now confirm that an application for leave to appeal the whole life order by Mr Justice Mitting has been lodged with the Court of Appeal.’ No date has yet been fixed for a hearing.
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Left out in the cold! THEY’RE called “cackhanded”, “lefties” or even “clumsy”, and if you are one of the 10% of left-handers in the population, you will understand all the pitfalls that go with it. Yet there is a certain oneupmanship about being “the other way round” because they celebrate their own Left-Handers’ Day every year. It was started on 13th August 1976 by the Left-handers International organisation, perhaps in retaliation for being the odd men out. The left side is often associated with awkwardness and clumsiness. The English expression “having two left feet”, and the Spanish expression “tener dos pies izquierdos” (left hands), all mean being clumsy. The Spanish expression “levantarse con el pie izquierdo” literally, to have got up with the left foot - means to have a bad day and do everything wrong or unsuccessfully. And in English, you’ve got out of bed the wrong side. In some parts of the Englishspeaking world, “cack-handed” is slang for left-handed, and is
also used to mean clumsy. The origin of this term is disputed, but some suggest it is derived from the Latin “cacare”, referring to the habit of performing ablutions with the left hand, leaving the right hand “clean”. Being left-handed is like being in a secret club because left-handers have their own bizarre, initialisation rituals, such as learning how to write “the wrong way”. In boxing, a lefty is known as a southpaw, which can be advantageous against orthodox fighters, who are used to a straight left jab coming at them from the opponent’s left fist, and right-hooks coming from the right! Curiously, in twins, there is a tendency for one to be lefthanded, while left-handers usually reach puberty 4-5 months after right-handers. Also, one in four Apollo astronauts was left-handed, as were four of the five original designers of the Macintosh computer. There are many famous examples of US politicians being left-handed, including former Presidents George Bush Snr, Ronald Regan and Bill Clinton, plus present incumbent Barack Obama. Among renowned artists
who painted with their left hand were Spain’s Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Di Vinci and Michelangelo, as well as inventor/philosopher Sir Isaac Newton and philosopher Albert Einstein. As for musicians, the most famous one of all is Beatle Paul McCartney, who played bass guitar and is, in fact a multi-instrumentalist. It is said that Ringo Starr (another lefty) wasn’t even the best drummer in the Beatles!
A little-known fact is that left-handed people use the right side of their brains, while it’s vice-versa for “proper” people. And lefties adjust more quickly to seeing underwater. Those who “write the wrong way” also have higher IQs, usually over 140. And, would you believe, right-handers tend to chew food on the right side, and left-handers on the left. In some cultures, it is impo-
lite to touch your food with your left hand and, all in all, an extra effort has to be made each day for this minority to live in a right-handed world. Here are some aspects of everyday life which affect lefties, and which may surprise all those righties among you. They have to use special “lefty” scissors. When writing from left to write, their hands smear the fresh ink across the page. Righties’ hands do not touch the ink until they get to the next line, so the ink has a few seconds to dry. When writing in a three-ring binder (or spiral notebook), the rings get in the way of their hands when they write on the front side of the paper. Righties have this problem when writing on the back of the paper, but this is easier to avoid. Many commonly-used keys are on the right side of a keyboard. For example: backspace, enter, arrows, and numeric keypad. Computer mice are generally set up so that the main button is the index finger for righties. If you want to use the mouse in your left hand, the main button is under your
less-adept ring finger. Chin-strap buckles on bike helmets are easier to release with your right hand. A hand-held, electric jigsaw blow sawdust off to the right side. If you hold it in your right hand, it blows the sawdust away from you. If you hold it in your left hand, it blows sawdust in your face. Lefties have to get their own left-handed boomerangs, golf clubs and hockey sticks. This means they usually can’t borrow their friends’ equipment. When trousers only have one back pocket, it is always on the right side. The poor old lefties have to fumble around for their wallet with their wrong hand. Piano keys are arranged so the more rapidly-changing higher notes are played with the right hand. For beginners, the base clef (left hand) is often optional. Camera shutter buttons are often on the right. Pressing the button with their lessdextrous hand makes it harder for lefties to hold the camera steady while taking a picture. All in all, these facts will probably leave right-handers scratching their heads - with their right hands, of course!
Sporting heroes who get it right MANY famous sportsmen and women have plied their trade lefthanded to great success. The tennis world saw Martina Navratilova, Jimmy Conners and John McEnroe become legends of the game. And there’s no finer player today than Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who last month won Wimbledon for the second time.
employing it once throughout the final to win a major title. Among the most renowned of left-handed (and leftfooted) footballers are World Cup winners Pele, Maradona and Britain’s own Bobby Charlton (now Sir Bobby). Bob Charles and Phil Nicholson, rarities among left-handed golfers, are bestknown of all, while Ted Dexter and David Gower, who both captained England, remain among the most stylish of all batsmen. English athlete Paula
Radcliffe is also left-handed, although how that helped her set a marathon world record is not known! And being left-
handed certainly didn’t contribute to American swimmer Michael Phelps’ 14 Olympic gold medals.
Henry Cooper (now Sir Henry) is Britain’s best-loved boxers following his losing attempts against Cassius Clay (when he scored a shock knockdown) and later against the renamed Muhammad Ali for his world title. In snooker, Jimmy White is the best-known player, losing six world finals, while threetime world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan, though righthanded, can play equally as well with his left hand,
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Jobcentre sex ban ADVERTS for lapdancers, webcam performers and strippers have been banned from job centres in the UK. The Government said the move would come into force immediately to protect jobseekers feeling they have to consider jobs they would be uncomfortable doing. Employment Minister Chris Grayling said: “It’s absolutely wrong the Government advertises jobs that could support the exploitation of people. “We shouldn’t put vulnerable people in an environment where they’re exposed to these types of jobs and could feel under pressure to work in the sex industry.” The Jobcentre Plus network will no longer advertise jobs that involve the direct sexual stimulation of others - such as strippers, topless barmaids and lap-dancers. However, they will continue to accept vacancies in the retail, manufacturing and distribution sectors of the industry, such as a cleaning job in a lapdancing club or making lingerie. The ban follows a public consultation that revealed concerns about the ads. It also indicated people who worked in the industry could be vulnerable to harassment
THE first high street bank to launch in the UK for more than 100 years has opened its doors to customers to a lukewarm response from industry commentators. Metro Bank promises to revolutionise the banking experience by offering retail opening hours, unparalleled service and a simple range of products suitable for everyone. The bank will be closed on only four days of the year Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday and will open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. It promises customers it will take just 15 minutes to open an account in one of its branches, including obtaining a credit or debit card, which will be printed in store. The group, which opened its first branch in Holborn, London, was co-founded by US billionaire Vernon Hill and Anthony Thomson, chairman of the Financial Services Forum, and is based on the model used for
and discrimination. Before 2003 it was Jobcentre Plus policy to refuse all adult entertainment industry vacancies, but this was challenged by the Ann Summers lingerie chain who successfully argued in the High Court the ban was unlawful. Since then the centres accepted vacancies subject to safeguards such as warnings over the nature of the work and applicants having to prove they were over 18. The ban is an interim meas-
ure as the Government intends to introduce permanent legislation. But Peter Stringfellow, who owns nude dancing clubs Stringfellows and Angels in London, condemned the move as heavy-handed. “This is the sort of interference I would have expected from a Labour government, not a Conservative one,” he said. “I’m a sure a job centre is quite capable of advising a girl about what they are getting into.”
New UK bank Commerce Bank in the US which was founded by Mr Hill in 1973. Metro Bank plans to open a second branch in Earls Court next month, with 10 further branches opening in Greater London during the next two years, expanding its network to more than 200 outlets within the M25 during the next decade. The branches will have toilets, free coin-counting machines and, in what is thought to be a nod to its dog-owning financial backer Mr Hill, will allow dogs and provide them with a bowl of water and a bone. Craig Donaldson, chief executive of Metro Bank, said, “We’re going to win customers by wowing them. “Over 40 per cent of customers are dissatisfied with their bank at the moment and over a third said they would switch their bank if there was a viable alternative. “We are that credible alternative - we’re open seven days a week, 361 days a year, we’re open early and late and you can come in and get your cheque
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book and debit card in 15 minutes. That’s how we’re going to get people to switch.” But critics were unimpressed with the bank’s products, which include an instant-access savings account offering a return of just 0.5%, compared with a best-buy rate of 2.8%, as well as a three-year fixed rate bond paying only 3%, significantly below the market leading rate of 4.3%. The group’s mortgage offering is equally uncompetitive, with a two-year variable rate mortgage for someone with a 40% deposit of 3.5%, while a two-year fixed rate deal for the same borrower is 4%, compared with best-buy rates of 2.29% and 2.99% respectively. It also raises mortgage rates by 1% for people looking to borrow up to 80% of their home’s value, while current account charges interest of 15% on overdrafts, compared with an industry average of 14.1%. However, its personal loan rate of 10% is more competitive.
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Gang jailed for murder Sats results on the rise of the ‘wrong’ couple CONTROVERSIAL Sats tests for 11-year-olds show pupils are getting better at English and maths.
FOUR men who murdered a couple in a bungled “honour killing” attempt have been jailed for life. The gang intended to burn down the house of a man who was having an affair with one of their sisters. However, they firebombed the wrong house in Blackburn, Lancashire, and killed a married couple. Abdullah Mohammed, 41, and his 39-year-old wife Aysha were overcome by smoke at their home and later died in hospital. Preston Crown Court judge Mr Justice Henriques said it was “nearly impossible to
imagine a worse case of arson than this”. “You have wreaked devastation on a blameless, devout family,” he told the four men. “They just happened to live at an address one digit removed from your intended target.” The man who ordered the arson attack, 21-year-old Hisamuddin Ibrahim, was jailed for a minimum of 28 years. His accomplices - Habib Iqbal, 25, Sadek Miah, 23, and 19year-old Mohammed Miah were sentenced to no less than 19 years’ jail. Ibrahim was furious when he discovered his married sister, Hafija Gorji, was seeing another man. The London Underground
systems operator ordered his best friend Iqbal to set the man’s house on fire and kill him while he slept. The intended victim, Mo Ibrahim - who is no relation to the convicted man - lived at 135 London Road in Blackburn, while the Mohammed family were at 175 London Road. In the early hours of October 21 last year, Iqbal and his two friends poured petrol through the letter-box of the wrong house and set it alight. Mr Henriques said in court: “It is a most cruel irony that two such devout members of the community, both deeply religious, should have lost their lives to such a perverted and wicked act.”
The proportion of 11-yearolds reaching Level 4 in both subjects went up by 1% this year, National Curriculum test results published by the Department for Education show. For the first time, teachers’ assessments of pupil performance over the year were published alongside the test results for around 600,000 youngsters. The teachers said 81% of pupils were achieving the required level in English and maths, while 85% were reaching the standard for science. At the age of 14, 79% were hitting targets for English, while 80% were reaching the required level in science and English, the assessments showed. This year’s tests were undermined by growing calls for them to be scrapped, with
BP hits ‘milestone’
BP CLAIMS it has reached a milestone in its efforts to permanently seal the leaking oil well in the Gulf of Mexico. New CEO Robert Dudley says its operation to pump mud and cement into the well, known as “static kill”, has been a success and the well pressure has been controlled. An estimated 5m barrels of oil leaked into the sea before BP temporarily sealed the Macondo well with a tightlyfitting cap two weeks ago. This stopped oil gushing into the Gulf for the first time since the leak erupted on April 20, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded and sank, killing 11 workers. BP said the so-called static kill will pave the way for permanent closure of the well, which will be achieved using two relief wells.
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tens of thousands of schoolchildren not sitting the exams because of a boycott by head teachers. Responding to the results, Christine Blower, of the National Union of Teachers, praised “around a quarter” of primary schools in England which refused to carry out the tests. Parents are more interested in their children’s happiness, security and progress across the curriculum than they are in the results of the deeply flawed Sats. Christine Blower, NUT said, “Thanks to their unity, the actions of over 4,000 schools will be sufficient to render this year’s league tables an irrelevance,” she said. “League tables are the core problem, as is the publication of material leading to league tables. They cannot provide a true reflection of all that schools do. “The real purpose of teacher assessment is to benefit children, parents and carers, so that they understand how well the child is doing.
The group has been drilling the relief wells since soon after the disaster struck. They are expected to be completed by mid-August, when they will be used to pump further cement and mud into the well in a final phase of the operation. With the end now in sight to the worst oil spill in US history, the government is set to release a report looking at the expected environmental impact of the disaster. According the New York Times, the report is expected to announce that three-quarters of the oil from the spill has already evaporated, dispersed, or been captured or eliminated. “A government report finds that about 26% of the oil released from BP’s runaway well is still in the water or onshore in a form that could, in principle, cause new problems,” the newspaper reported. “But most is light sheen at the ocean surface or in a dispersed form below the surface, and federal scientists believe that it is breaking down rapidly in both places.” The efforts to contain the oil and mitigate its effects have cost BP an estimated £20bn, and it is busy selling off assets to help pay for it. On Tuesday, it said it would sell its Colombian oil business to a consortium of Canada’s Talisman Energy and Colombia’s state-run Ecopetrol for £1.2bn.
“As much as £20m in public money would be saved by a move to sample testing, which would be significantly more valid and not create a distorting effect on the curriculum. “Parents are more interested in their children’s happiness, security and progress across the curriculum than they are in the results of the deeply flawed Sats.” New Education Secretary Michael Gove last month announced that the tests would continue as normal next year.
PM Ahmadinejad survives attack IRANIAN President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has survived a grenade attack on his convoy.
Reports said an attacker threw a bomb at Mr Ahmadinejad’s convoy before being arrested. A number of people are believed to have been injured. The blast took place in Hamedan as Mr Ahmadinejad was on his way to address a crowd. The president gave his speech as planned and it was broadcast live on state TV. Mr Ahmadinejad’s car was about 100 yards away from the site of the blast. But Iranian state TV has denied the attack claims.
Bitz A MAN tripped over his bike last week whilst pushing it on an escalator in CC Terranova in Puerto Colon. Chris Harrison (Grandad), 40, suffered a black eye, cracked ribs, and fractured hand when he tried to cycle off after the embarassment, only to fall off again - as his chain had come off!
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A TEARFUL Jimmy White led mourners at a memorial service for his best pal and snooker legend, Alex Higgins, in Belfast on Monday. And Lauren Higgins, the baby he carried aloft at the moment of his greatest triumph, the 1982 world championship, read her own moving tribute at the memorial service, in St Anne’s Church of Ireland Cathedral. A small funeral was conducted, initially, at the family home in Roden Street, in the south of the city, before the cortege, led by a horse-drawn carriage, wound its way through the centre of Belfast. Hundreds who gathered in the Sandy Row area, where 61-year-old Higgins had spent his early years, and died, applauded as his funeral procession passed. The self-styled People’s Champion, who had led a tempestuous life, was found dead in his Belfast flat last month. He survived a throatcancer operation 12 years ago, but subsequent, ongoing treatment, allied to heavy boozing and smoking, proved too much in the end.
Sorrowful White (left) helps carry the coffin of his old pal Higgins, whose son, Jordan, is on the right Anne’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, in the centre of the city. They included world snooker champions Ken Doherty, Stephen Hendry and Sean Murphy, plus Willie Thorne, John Virgo and Joe Swail. And despite strained relations with their father at times over his alcohol abuse, Lauren and Jordan - the children from his second marriage to wife Lynn – had been reconciled with their dad. Lauren and her younger brother visited their painful-
How the world remembers the Hurricane best - at a snooker table with a cue in his hand The Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev Houston McKelvey, read an uplifting message from White, who was befriended by the Hurricane at the age of 14. White admitted he had been influenced by his pal’s lightning style of play, and he had mourners smiling when gave an indication of the mischief they got up to at times while on the road together. The Dean also gave his own address to the hundreds of mourners packed inside St
ly-thin father frequently during the illness that took such a toll on him, and both were “inconsolable” at his death. The congregation were told by the Dean: “Alex, at a very young age, encountered two of the greatest temptations possible: fame and fortune. He found it difficult to cope with both.” He spoke deeply and sincerely of the two-time world champion, who was credited with bringing snooker to the masses throughout his com-
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plex career, which was littered with controversy and headline rows. “Many people - informed and ill informed - have commented publicly on Alex, his life and his lifestyle over the past few days,” he said. “Yet there are few Irish families I know of who don’t have their own ‘character’ to cope with in the family system. The only difference is that their character is not quite so famous.” A fresh mural to the former world champion featured on the wall opposite the scene of his lonely death in the sheltered accommodation where he lived. It is believed his body could have been lying dead for up to 11 days before being discovered. Higgins, always at odds with the snooker authorities he hated with a passion, was banned twice in his career and fined a fortune, but he was always loved by millions, who saw him as a breath of fresh air in what had been a somewhat staid sport. And he inspired a generation of youngsters to take up the game, including Dubliner Doherty, White and Ronnie O’Sullivan, the latter two obviously being influenced by his cavalier style of play. White, who stood by him through all the painful, agonising years, added: “It angers me that he never listened to anyone - close friends or family - but that was Alex. “He was an individual, his own man. He was the Hurricane, and I will miss him to the end.”
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Man jailed over stolen Pakistan floods ‘risk health catastrophe’ Shakespeare works An unemployed antiques dealer has been jailed for eight years for handling a stolen copy of a priceless first collection of Shakespeare’s plays. The First Folio is regarded as one of the most important works of literature ever printed. There are less than 250 copies in existence and they are part of England’s “cultural legacy” to the world. Raymond Scott had posed as an international playboy and drove a Ferrari despite having huge debts. The 53-year-old walked into one of the top Shakespeare research centres with the 17th century book, which had been removed from Durham University in 1998. He presented the badly damaged 387-year-old work at the Folger Shakespeare library in Washington DC and asked for it to be verified as genuine. Staff suspected the edition, which was first printed in 1623, was stolen and then
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called police, the British Embassy and the FBI. He was cleared of stealing the volume, but was given a six-year prison term for handling stolen goods and two years’ imprisonment - to run consecutively - for removing stolen property from Britain. During the trial at Newcastle Crown Court, experts said the book had been damaged, with pages ripped out, reducing its value to about £1m. Raymond Scott is a dishonest conman and serial thief who found himself in possession of a national treasure. Passing sentence, Judge Lowden branded the damage to the First Folio as “cultural vandalisation” and described it as a “quintessentially English treasure”. He said Scott had either
deliberately damaged the book himself or was party to its damage and attempted to benefit from it. “Your motivation was for financial gain,” he told Scott. “You wanted to fund an extremely ludicrous playboy lifestyle in order to impress a woman you met in Cuba.” The court heard Scott had 25 previous convictions dating back to 1977, mainly for dishonesty. But during the investigation Scott had maintained his innocence, telling Durham detectives he was the victim of a conspiracy by Shakespeare experts. After the sentencing, Chris Enzor, chief crown prosecutor, said he welcomed the punishment. “Raymond Scott is a dishonest conman and serial thief who found himself in possession of a national treasure,” he said. “The sentence reflects the seriousness of his crime, handling a book recognised across the world as one of the most important literary works ever published and removing it from the UK with a view to selling it.”
OXFAM has warned floods that have left more 1,100 people dead in Pakistan could trigger a public health catastrophe. The worst flooding in 40 years in Pakistan has already affected an estimated one million people and left another 27,000 trapped by water. The death toll in the poverty-stricken north-west region is expected to soar in the aftermath and further rain is expected to bring more chaos. Oxfam humanitarian director Jane Cocking said the full extent of the disaster was only just becoming clear. “This is a flood on a scale we have not seen in decades in Pakistan and requires an aid effort of equal measure,” she said. “People in the flood’s wake were already desperately poor and what little possessions they had have been washed away. “The extent of this crisis is only slowly emerging. “The more villages that are reached, the grimmer the pic-
ture becomes. “There is a desperate need for temporary shelter, clean drinking water and toilets to avert a public health catastrophe. “People also need medical care and basic food items. “We are looking at a sizeable aid package that will require a great deal of public support.” Latifur Rehman, spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, said the water is draining away to reveal devastated communities. “Aerial monitoring is being conducted, and it has shown that whole villages have washed away, animals have drowned and grain stores have washed away,” he said. Almost 700 people have drowned in the Peshawar valley, which includes the districts of Nowshera and
Charsada, and 115 others are still missing, Khan said. The districts of Swat and Shangla have also been hit hard and have suffered more than 400 deaths, said Mujahid Khan, the head of rescue services for the Edhi Foundation, a private charity. In the Nowshera area, men, women and children had to scramble on to roofs to wait to be rescued. “There are very bad conditions,” said Amjad Ali, a rescue worker in the area. “They have no water, no food.” Rescuers were using army helicopters, heavy trucks and boats to try reaching floodhit areas, the UN said. It reported that thousands of homes and roads were destroyed, and at least 45 bridges across the northwest were damaged.
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makes Council ‘Eye Spy’ HSBC £7bn profit A COUPLE who were secretly spied on when their local council became suspicious they did not live in a particular school catchment area have won a landmark legal ruling. Poole Borough Council used surveillance powers to snoop on Jenny Paton, her partner Tim Joyce and their three daughters. The family only discovered the snooping when it was mentioned in a meeting with officials to discuss their school application. For three weeks in 2008, Ms Paton and Mr Joyce’s movements were recorded on detailed surveillance forms and their car was described as a “target vehicle”. The Council has been told it unlawfully used the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act to monitor on the couple round the clock. In the first case of its kind, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that the surveillance was disproportionate and breached the family’s human rights.
HSBC made pre-tax profits of £7bn for the first six months of 2010 - the first of the major High Street banks to announce its figures amid criticism they are failing to lend to small businesses.
“The authorisation applied for and granted on February 8, 2008, and acted on by the council, did not comply with the requirements of RIPA and was invalid; and the complainants have been unlawfully subjected to directed surveillance,” the tribunal said. The council...would like to apologise to Ms Paton and her family for any distress caused as a result of its actions in this case. Poole Borough Council argued it was right to monitor the family after it received two phone calls from members of the public alleging they were only pretending to live in a property
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in the catchment area for an over-subscribed school. But Ms Paton said, “it made me feel like a criminal” when she discovered officials had spied on her with her children. She said the family were not seeking compensation, but wanted to show people “how absurd and insidious this legislation really is”. The Government has pledged to look into the way local authorities use RIPA powers and wants to make sure they are only used when a magistrate agrees it could stop a serious crime taking place. A spokesman for the bor-
ough said: “The council accepts fully the ruling of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal and would like to apologise to Ms Paton and her family for any distress caused as a result of its actions in this case.” He added that the Council took its duty to uphold the integrity of the school admission process seriously and ensure the system was not abused. Corinna Ferguson, legal officer for Liberty, said: “Intrusive surveillance is vital to fighting terrorism and serious crime, but weak legal protections and petty abuses of power bring it into disrepute.”
The figure is a 121% increase for HSBC for the same period last year. In the UK, HSBC made a pretax profit of £647m in their personal and commercial banking, up 23% on a year earlier. They expanded mortgage lending to around 8% of the UK mortgage market, compared to a historical average of 3%, with gross lending of more than £5bn - the average loan to value ratio of lending was 53%. On the thorny issue of lending to small and medium enterprises HSBC said this rose by 35% and they supported 65,000 new business start ups. HSBC did not need a bail out from the British taxpayer in
the banking crisis last year but it did benefit from the Bank of England policy of quantitative easing. However, Chancellor George Osborne has warned banks they needed to increase lending before paying out big bonuses. Angela Knight, chief executive of the British Bankers Association, said banks had made “repeated commitments to support business” and are making funds available to firms with a viable business plan. She added the return of profitability in the sector should be seen as “a positive sign” for the wider economy, but said banks’ aims to lend more were being hampered by regulatory requirements to put aside more capital on their balance sheets. The Bank of England has issued its own warnings, calling on banks to set aside profits in preparation for the repayment of emergency central bank loans. The banks borrowed £200bn during the height of the financial crisis in 2008 which they must repay next year.
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MARIANO E ZUNINO SIRI Understanding the Law Email: marianozunino@canarianweekly.com
What is Horizontal Division? Letters to Mariano THE best way to explain the term Horizontal Division is to start with an example known by everybody. When a developer buys a plot, at the Land Registry, there is one existing, empty plot with no building in it. Once the developer builds, the plot no longer exists and in its place there is a building with several apartments. There are also common areas, which are those places needed to exit the building, those which have access to each apartment (paths, elevators, stairs plus gardens, utility area, etc). At the beginning,100% of the building (apartments, common areas) belongs to the developer. The company then has to register the new, existing apartments at the Land Registry. To do this, he needs to grant a Horizontal Division Property Title Deed. In this Title, he has to fix the participation quota that corresponds to each floor (apartment), stating its extension, boundaries, floor and annexes. Once he starts selling apartments, every new owner becomes owner of the private property (apartment) and a percentage (quota) in the whole building. Consequently, the develop-
er is not owner of 100% any longer. After selling all the properties, there will be several owners enjoying a percentage of the building which is the Community of Owners, whose total percentage would be 100%. Normally, the Horizontal Division Title Deed contains rules for the governing of the
Community: the way to pay maintenance fees of the common areas and the use of the common areas, etc. The Community will be governed as follows: a) Proprietors Board (Assembly). b) President and, eventually, vice-presidents. c) Secretary. d) Administrator. There will be optional vice-
presidents (also appointed by the Assembly) who will stand in for the President in his absence, as well as help him with his duties. Decisions at the General Meeting are to be adopted by the majority (with exceptions). These meetings are very important as the yearly budget, works to be carried
out, and decisions to take to Court all those debtor owners, all have to be approved at it. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be held at least once a year to discuss the items that concern the life of the Community (approval of accounts and budget for the next year, works to be made, appointment of President and Board, approval of sums
overdue by the non-paying owners and decision to take them to Court). The Community will have a Book of Acts to record every meeting. The Certificate of the Meeting will be posted to all proprietors to inform about the decisions taken. If the agreements approved are in breach of the Statutes of Community rules, or against the Law, the affected owners can object them before the Court. When buying a property subject to Horizontal Division, the vendor has to present a Certificate granted by the Administrator/President stating that the property is updated in Community expenses. Basically, the Horizontal Division is the regulation of a common property, so that every owner knows his rights and duties. It is always recommended that owners be involved in Community matters to help and contribute to life there (or at least to attend every AGM), which surely affects not only the common areas but also the private properties. This information is my opinion based on the Law and jurisprudence. Please feel free to let me have your comments or queries. You are welcome to send your queries to my email address and I will be happy to respond through this column.
Can I modify my flat internally, providing that I do not modify any external part, or do I need authorisation from the Community? ND The Law says that owners of each apartment can modify the architectural elements, its facilities or services as long as it does not alter the building security, the general structure, the configuration or external condition, or prejudice another owner’s rights. It does not say you need authorisation, but it says that the representative of the Community must be previously informed. We are a small Community. I was President the last year and want to give up, but nobody wants to be President. What can I do? PA The Law says the President will by appointed by owners by voting, on a rota system or a draw. If no one wants to be President, then the Community has to ask the Court to appoint a new one. There is one last query regarding “Repossession” that I could not include in the last issue: I have rented (with verbal contract, and rent receipts) a one-bedroom apartment in Los Cristianos since March last year. My rent was paid up front every six months, not including electricity, which I pay by direct debit. At the beginning of May this year, a policeman from the Court came to serve an eviction summons on the owner
The court case was set for 7th June. I told the policeman I was the tenant and that the owner had returned to the UK. The officer told me he would write on the summons that the premises were occupied by a tenant. Apparently, the owner has stopped paying the mortgage, but I have not heard from the Court. I have paid up-front rent until 20th
September, but can the police evict me by force? In a recent article, you wrote: “There are exceptions to this rule,” with regard to the eviction issue. AB There have been many similar cases in the last year. You say the case “was set for 7th July”, which means the eviction would be later. In the meantime, you could stay in the house until the contract ends. The agreement between the landlord and yourself does not affect the bank. I suggest that you attend the Court (after asking for a legal advice) and explain your situation, producing evidence that you really have a letting contract and that you have paid until September. The Court will value your situation and decide whether you can stay on for the contract period, or make you leave. I assume that all notifications have been properly done and that the bank followed the law proceeding rules.
Mass killer Jeremy Bamber wins case review A REVIEW is underway to determine if ‘new evidence’ will give Jeremy Bamber grounds to appeal his conviction for murdering five family members. “We are reviewing an application from Mr Bamber but we cannot release any further details,” a Criminal Cases Review Commission spokesman said. Supporters of Bamber, who continue to protest his innocence, claim entries in a police phone log provide crucial new evidence that could see him being freed. Bamber has spent more
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than 23 years in jail for shooting his wealthy adopted parents, June and Nevill, sister Sheila and her six-year-old twin sons Daniel and Nicholas at their farmhouse in Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Essex. According to new reports, the phone log suggests his father called police on the night of the massacre, saying his daughter had “gone berserk” and “got hold of one of my guns”. Bamber, serving a whole life sentence for the notorious killings, claimed that his sister Sheila Caffell, a model known as “Bambi”, shot her family before turning the gun on herself. We are yet to make a decision on whether or not it will be referred to the Court of
Appeal. The police log, which is published in the Daily Mirror, is timed at 0326 on the day of the killings, August 7, 1985. Titled “Daughter gone berserk”, it says: “Mr Bamber...White House Farm...daughter Sheila Bamber aged 26 years has got hold of one of my guns.” The memo is similar to another police phone log timed 10 minutes later which details a call that Bamber himself made to police from his home in Goldhanger, three and a half miles from White House Farm. In that he tells of a call from his father saying that Sheila had gone crazy with a gun. The prosecution at his trial said he had carried out the murders out of greed, hoping
to inherit a £500,000 fortune. Bamber, now 50, was given a whole life tariff following his conviction in October 1986. He has previously failed to persuade the Criminal Cases Review Commission of his innocence. The commission is expected to make a decision on Bamber’s latest appeal later this year. “We are yet to make a decision on whether or not it will be referred to the Court of Appeal,” a spokesman said. Last year Bamber lost a Court of Appeal challenge against the order that he must die behind bars, and he has twice lost appeals against his conviction.
A spokeswoman for Essex Police declined to comment on the alleged new phone log evidence. “This matter is currently
being considered by the Criminal Cases Review Commission and it would be inappropriate for Essex Police to comment at this stage.”
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UAE to block BlackBerry Record with a Email and Internet use sting in its tail THE United Arab Emirates is to ban BlackBerry messaging, e-mail and internet use. The government claims the move is due to security concerns because encrypted data sent on the devices is moved abroad, where it cannot be monitored for illegal activity. But the decision, which was quickly copied by Saudi Arabia, has raised questions about the Gulf nations trying to regulate content they deem politically or morally objectionable. The crackdown could jeopardise business efforts because BlackBerrys have a strong following in the region, particularly from foreign professionals. The handsets are also popular with the country’s youth, who see the relatively secure communication channels as a way to avoid unwanted government attention. Christopher Davidson, a professor at the University of Durham in Britain who has
written extensively about the region, criticised the reasoning behind the ban. The authorities have used a variety of arguments (to justify the crackdown), like it can be used by terrorists,” he said. “Yes that’s true, but it can also be used by civil society campaigners and activists.” The UAE’s decision will stop hundreds of thousands of BlackBerry users from accessing online content from October. It is unclear whether or not
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the ban will extent to foreign visitors with roaming services. Residents said the move would do more harm than good, making foreign businesses think twice before setting up in the country. “They’ll think now they’ve banned the BlackBerry, maybe next time it’ll be the internet,” said Shakir Mahmood, a Dubai-based debt collector and BlackBerry user originally from Iraq. Emirati officials and BlackBerry have clashed sev-
eral times before now. Last year, UAE state-owned mobile operator Etisalat told BlackBerry users to install an upgrade that turned out to be spyware. It allowed outsiders access to private information stored on the phones. When the purpose of the software was discovered, the UAE government distanced itself from Etisalat and told users to remove the update. Government censors in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia routinely block access to media deemed to carry content that runs contrary to the nations’ conservative Islamic values or that could stoke political unrest. The government said it is singling out the BlackBerry, and not other smartphones such as the iPhone or Google Android-based handsets, because it is the only one that automatically sends users’ data to servers overseas. Analysts say this makes BlackBerry messages far harder to monitor than ones sent through domestic servers that authorities can more easily tap into.
A SOUTHAMPTON pub has laid claim to housing the biggest wasps’ nest in Britain. The stinging insects had built a home 5ft 3in wide, with the cone height from top to bottom of 4ft 1in. “It really was a monster,” said pest controller Sean Whelan, the unlucky man who was called in to deal with a construction that housed about half a million wasps. “Nests usually operate from March to September so they’re very unlikely to get to be this size,” said Mr Whelan. “The wasps disperse and bury themselves under about six inches of soil until March
when they come out and then build the nest for the queen. “What we think may have happened this time is that, because of the cold winter, the pub kept its heating on so the wasps didn’t realise it was time to move on. “The size of it for the time of year was unprecedented. They just couldn’t have made something this big, this quickly.” Mr Whelan used a telescopic pole to crack open the top of the nest and then squirt the colony with a powerful insecticide. “It was scary as hell but it is what I am trained for,” he said.
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Live Arico update... Djs dig those hot-dogs Our thanks to: All involved in last week’s quiz night benefit at The Java Bar & Sandy’s, Los Cristianos, where we raised 200 euros. Well done, Trisha, for organising it all, and to the many who turned up and supported us. Lots and lots of auction fun: We are staging an “athome” Auction Fun Day this Sunday (6th Aug) at our new dog sanctuary, next door to the Ostrich Farm at Finca Chasagua. Already, officials have collected some excellent lots, among them: - Private four-hour boat trip - Pool table - Small fridge (perfect order) - Sofas - Assorted furniture - 3 beautiful large vases (donated by Antiquities) - Jewellery - 2 sets golf clubs - Huge set of DIY tools - Merchandise signed by Chubby Brown - 15 original theatre programmes (perfect condition) - TV and video All the lots will be available for viewing from 3pm and the auction starts an hour later. It promises to be an exciting day for all the family, and a great day to raise funds for a worthy cause. Incidentally, if you have any quality items, Live Arico can still arrange for collection before Sunday. There will also be a barbecue and drinks, and Oasis Fm Dj Chris Donoghue will be compering an afternoon of live entertainment, featuring Suzy Q, Phil Gibson, Blues Brothers, the Rok Solid duo and many more The kids will also have plen-
ty to enjoy, including facepainting, a splash pool and bouncy castle. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the 273 dogs housed at Live Arico, and you can say hello to them on the day, of course. So make a date for Sunday and see how well they are faring in their new home. We are so looking forward to this one, and you can find us easily at Finca Chasagua, next door to the Ostrich Farm. Take, the airport turn-off from the TF1 and head up the hill, following signs to the Ostrich Farm. See you there. Revised adoption procedure: A minimum 50-euro donation for an adopted male dog, and 75 euros for a female, is now required by Live Arico. This is paid direct to Hospivet Sur on collection of your new pet, which will be chipped, neutered, vaccinated and wormed. South Tenerife Rescue Centre: We have sold 504 square metres of land up to now, making a total of 2,520 euros. Our 2010 calendar sales made 2,999 euros, of which, a total of 1,000 euros has been used to buy building materials at the new refuge. So the land account total now stands at 4,519 euros. We’re getting there! The plan to buy our own plot of land remains, possibly even the land we are now renting, so are you prepared to buy a square metre of land for Live Arico? At just five euros, you will receive a certificate from Live Arico for now, and your name and number of square metres purchased will be on a
Roll of Honour at the new refuge. Live Arico Shop news (in association with Tenerife Nursing and Care): Good news for customers – the shop has now been transferred to the frontline of Coral Mar, at ground level, right next door to the Coral Bar. This will make life far easier for everyone: cars unloading can park right outside, and our elderly and disabled customers will no longer have to negotiate the stairs. We now have a fantastic range of hand-made cards for all occasions. They are decorated beautifully and cost from two euros. Through popular demand, the shop now has new opening times: Mon-Fri – 10-4pm. Sat – 10-2. Sunday: Closed. When an event is being held in Coral Mar Square, the shop will also be open. Live Arico hot lines: For any questions about the shop, the dogs or Live Arico – or if you would like to make a donation and need somebody to pick it up – call Debbie on the number below. Important numbers: Eugenio: 649 001 907 (call if you find an animal abandoned or in distress) Suzy Q: 629 388 102 (fundraising, press releases, prize donations, etc.) Pete Holland: 661 099 365 (Poochies Pet Hotel for boarding your dog) Rick: 639 207 064 (shop donations and collections) Debbie Gibson: 637 918 158 You can also read about us at www.livearico.org http://twitter.com/tenerifedogs or http://tenerifedogs.blogspot.com
OASIS Fm DJ‘s demonstrated their powers of scoffing when they went go head- tohead in the first “‘La Gruta”‘ eating challenge last Sunday in Gran Sur. Four teams of three, each headed upled by an Oasis presenter, had to face the challenge; to eat a metre- long hot-dog -, and the Island’s biggest burger. - as quickly as possible. The challengers were all different shapes and sizes, with the eventual winners actually being the smallest in stature. Liam O’Reilly’‘s team won the speed challenge, wolfing down their massive meal in an
incredible 7:30secs. Team members Grant and Ben, from the Target Bar, San Telmo, finished first, with Ben claiming the title of fastest finisher at 3:30 secs. The challenge was set by the bar La Gruta, as an introduction to their menu, which includes arrapas, huge burgers, and, of course, the metre- long hot- dog. Supporters cheered on their own teams, and all the contenders, who were a very happy, well-fed bunch by the end of the afternoon. Results: 1. Liam O’Reilly, Ben Mould, Grant Craven: 7.16mins 2. Roscoe, Steve, Colette: 8.45 mins 3.John Zammit, Peter Carragher, Paul Entwistle: 10.13mins
Team Zammit attack the burger and hotdog
4. Dave Scott, Paul Tregent, Mandy Scott: 11mins-plus
Roscoe - speechless for once!
Little charmers in need of a home
THIS charming little dog is called Ricky, and some of the other dogs at the Aktiontier refuge in Granadilla tease him about his big ears. “I know I’m small and look a little bit strange, but I can’t remember what my father and my mother looked like,” says Ricky, “The refuge people keep
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telling me I need grow bigger, but I’ll just have to wait to find out. What I do know is that I want someone to take me home, away from big dogs here at the refuge, because sometimes they make me a bit afraid. “But generally, I’m a happy little dog and I would love to share my life with a lovely family, or even someone on his/her own who want company.” Another sweet little dog, Yokxy (right) is also looking for a new home! This poor little tich was brought into Aktiontier with a bad heartworm illness. She was treated by the
refuge’s in-house vet, and is now awaiting a new home. Her last owner didn’t really care about her, which is why the police brought her to the Aktiontier refuge, beside the windmills on Granadilla’s park for new energies. For further information on these dogs and all the others there, please call 922 778 630.
The winning team - Grant, Liam and Ben take the glory!
Ben 3m47s fastest of the day
K9’s voluntary meeting ANIMAL rescue centre K9 , who are recruiting volunteers, are holding a meeting next Tuesday (10th Aug) – to talk about volunteering!
It is taking place at Yela’s Bar in Los Cristianos, with committee members and current volunteers on hand to talk about the work carried out by K9, There will be a short talk regarding campaigning, fund-raising, awareness, helping at events and assisting at the kennels,
etc. If you can spare any time at all, every little helps. There is no obligation – and light refreshments will be provided. If you are interested but unable to attend, please contact Mikey on 922 752 415 or email him at mikebtenerife@yahoo.co.uk
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Columbus popped in on his way to discovering America MOVING on from Gran Canaria, this week David Penny takes a look at the lesser islands of La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera, as seen through the eyes of 1950s Sunday Times travel journalist Elizabeth Nicholas in her book, Madeira and the Canaries. A Travellers Notebook “Few English people, I think, have visited, in modern times, La Palma, or Hierro, or La Gomera, and it is a trifle disconcerting to find that navigators and captains of the Middle Ages were well acquainted with the Islands, using them as convenient ports of call. “Indeed, a fellow-traveller and early tourist, Mrs. Olivia Stone, writing just a couple of generations before, claimed to be among the first Europeans to visit some regions since the days of Columbus, and in this she may well have been right. “Columbus, for example, took on board water and food supplies at San Sebastian, Gomera, before setting out to discover the Americas, on 7th September 1492. He also visited Hierro in this connection. “Today, an excellent service of inter-insular boats links the three most westerly of the Canaries, the timetable being so arranged that a short stay in La Palma is a simple matter, but in the case of Hierro or Gomera, it is a question of going ashore for a few hours - or staying several days. “Neither of the islands has a tourist-type hotel, but correspondents have told me that they both possess simple fondas (guest houses), which are perfectly possible. In Santa Cruz de la Palma is a Spanish Tourist State Department parador, equipped with all modern comfort.” Mrs Nicholas sailed, overnight, from Santa Cruz
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de Tenerife to Santa Cruz de La Palma and, on arrival, describes it thus: “It is an attractive little town and it reminded me strongly of La Coruña, away in Northern Spain. “Along with the seafront, the houses have the same glass-enclosed balconies, which twinkle pleasingly in the sunlight: they are also delightful architecturally, and have defied all attempts at modernisation. “The Town Hall is an imposing building, completed in 1563, and facing it is the church of San Salvador, built in 1500, which is, perhaps, best described by the adjective ‘curious’. “In shape, the island is a heart, and is nearly 30 miles long and 17 broad at the widest point. Prodigious efforts have been made in recent years in the matter of road-building but, at the moment, the northern part of La Palma is accessible only on foot, or by boat. “Santa Cruz lies roughly halfway along the eastern coast and from it, two main expeditions are possible. These involve travelling virtually every mile of road so far constructed; the first, longest, and most important is to La Caldra, the huge extinct crater which is said to
be the largest in the world. “It lies almost in the centre of the island, but, as the road which runs nearest to it is on the western side, it is necessary to travel halfway round La Palma to reach it. “The second expedition which can be made conveniently from Santa Cruz is along the northern road to the small town of Los Sauces; this crosses very many huge barrancos and the landscape is impressive. “It is a town not without charm and lies in a highly-cultivated area, for it is blessed
with an excellent water supply, whose source is a waterfall. The vegetation is remarkable, and the chestnut trees are of great magnificence.” From La Palma she went on to Hierro, noting: “Neither Hierro nor Gomera have a mole (harbour wall), against which inter-insular ships can moor, and it is necessary to disembark in an open roadstead (sheltered off-shore anchorage area) which, if any kind of sea is running, is not an easy undertaking. “Hierro is the most westerly of the islands and as its water
supply is exceedingly limited, it can only support a small population. The coast line is formed of steep cliffs, which run in many places sheer into the sea; there is no site suitable for a modern harbour. “The capital, Valverde, lies some six miles inland, the landing-place by the shore consisting of no more than a small wharf and a few warehouses. “Valverde is 1,850 feet above sea level, and is extremely isolated and remote, for a capital. It is not well-served by roads - one runs to Mocanal in the north and another towards San Andres in the south. But a horse or mule is necessary to see the island properly. “In historical times, as the most westerly point of the known world, the meridian was fixed to run through it by Ptolemy, and many centuries later by Richelieu.” From El Hierro, Mrs Nicholas sailed overnight to La Gomera and, after mooring off San Sebastian, and disembarking by means of rowing boat, noted: “Although it could hardly be said to be a centre of world traffic, compared with Hierro it seemed immensely busy. “Schooners fussed around the harbour, the wharf was jammed with people, the
ships’ derricks clanked furiously in the task of disembarking cargo, and there was evidence of commercial exploit. “Gomera is, however, isolated enough. In shape it is almost circular, and is 15 miles long and 13 miles broad. Not large, but here, too, the absence of roads makes exploration difficult. “In San Sebastian, the capital, the church where Columbus attended mass still stands, as does the house in which he is reputed to have stayed. In 1585, an English fleet made an unsuccessful attack on San Sebastian and, in 1599, a Dutch fleet did a great deal of damage before it was driven off. The fortified tower near the beach, which housed the artillery provided in 1580 by Philipe II, can still be seen. “The capital stands at the foot of a green and pleasant ravine, through which a road runs to Valle Hermosa on the north coast, a wonderfully well-irrigated area. I saw it only from the sea, but it was splashed every where with green foliage, and looked remarkably prosperous. “As in Hierro, the visit was of very short duration and they are, in fact, too remote to be subject to casual inspection and contain only short stretches of road. “In order to see them properly, it would be necessary to arrange a longish stay, and be prepared to travel on foot or by mule. “The time factor may be a snag in these days of currency restriction; however, a man who is well-known to me as a correspondent, tells me that in 1950, he stayed at a small fonda on Heirro which charged him only 4s. 6d. (22.5p.) a day en pension (full board), so perhaps even currency need not prove too much of an obstacle.” In the next edition of Canarian Weekly, the final two islands of Lanzarote and Feurtaventura are visited in this summer series of tourism in the Islands 60 years ago.
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The cars are the stars in this boys-and-their-toys action drama . Nicolas Cage plays a reformed car thief who is forced to pull off an impossible job - steal 50 top-ofthe-range cars in four nights - for bad guy Christopher Eccleston, in return for his brother Giovanni Ribisi's life. Cage ropes in his old crew - including ex-flame Angelina Jolie and silent-but-deadly Vinnie Jones - for the job. There´s some amazing gadgetry, car chases, and action scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire film. 8/10
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Pete Versus Life 10:00pm - 10:35pm, Channel 4 New series. Comedy following sports journalist Pete Griffiths as he struggles to deal with life's problems. Along the way his antics are documented in the style of a competitive event by commentators Colin King and Terry McIlroy, who analyse Pete's domestic mishaps with onscreen statistics and slow-motion replays. Pete accidentally impresses a woman with his commitment to green issues. Starring Rafe Spall, Simon Greenall, and Ian Kirkby.
John Bishop's Britain 10:10pm - 10:40pm, BBC1 Entertainment show in which the Liverpudlian comedian delves into subjects and themes that touch everyone's lives, including family, growing up, holidays, work, love and marriage. This week, former Spice Girls singer Melanie C offers her opinions on sport.
Sherlock 9:00pm - 10:30pm, BBC1 Holmes is far from impressed when he is asked to investigate a seemingly straightforward murder. However, the master of deduction soon suspects he may have met his match, as he and Watson are drawn into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that leaves a trail of destruction across London. Benedict Cumberbatch stars alongside Martin Freeman, with John Sessions (Stella Street) and Haydn Gwynne (Rome). Last in the series.
Total Recall 10:35pm - 12:40am, ITV1 Schwarzenegger plays the dull construction worker on a futuristic Earth, who is drawn into a conspiracy on the planet Mars when a virtual reality holiday awakens long-dormant memories. Ronny Cox delivers another villainous performance, and is ably assisted by Michael Ironside. However, the real find turned out to be Sharon Stone, it was this performance that led to her star-making role in Basic Instinct.
Help! My House Is Falling Down 8:00pm - 9:00pm, Channel 4 Property expert Sarah Beeny comes to the aid of existing homeowners whose fond domestic dreams have morphed into a reallife house of horrors. Her first task is to help Nick and Becky who bought a 250year-old cottage in Northamptonshire, which woodworm has rendered the top floor unusable and now threatens the rest of the house. Can Sarah save the day?
Int’l Football Highlights 10:45pm - 11:45pm, ITV1 England v Hungary. Action from the friendly at Wembley Stadium, where the hosts played their first game since their disappointing World Cup campaign, which came to an end after a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Germany at the last-16 stage. England manager Fabio Capello is expected to field some less familiar faces, as he looked to guide his side to a morale-boosting victory. Presented by Adrian Chiles.
The Princess Royal at 60 10:35pm - 11:15pm, BBC1 Princess Anne talks to John Inverdale about her varied life, including her roles as a mother and member of the royal family, as well as her sporting career. Following her victory at the European Eventing Championships in 1971, she was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and went on to represent the UK at the Montreal Olympics in 1976. She is also a member of the London 2012 Olympic organising committee.
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Friday 06 August 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Heir Hunters 10:00am Escape to the Country 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News 1:30pm BBC London News 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Murder, She Wrote 3:00pm BBC News 3:05pm ZingZillas 3:25pm Funky Fables 3:40pm Mortified 4:05pm Trapped 4:35pm Hounded 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm The Weakest Link 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm
BBC News at Six BBC London News The One Show A Question of Sport EastEnders Celebrity MasterChef
6:00am Children’s TV 8:00am Barney’s Latin America 8:30am Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 9:00am Roar 9:30am Gimme a Break 10:00am Copycats 10:30am Deadly 60 10:55am What’s New Scooby-Doo? 11:20am Sam and Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 11:25am The Purple Plain 1:05pm The World at War 2:00pm Wanted Down Under 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Ben Fogle’s Escape in Time 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm
8:30pm 9:00pm
10:00pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:05pm 11:15pm
My Family The Old Guys BBC News at Ten BBC London News Would I Lie to You? The National Lottery Draws The Lookout
6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 7:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 8:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Trans World Sport 10:00am Football’s Greatest 10:30am Live International Cricket 7:00pm 11:00pm
Live World Golf Championship International Cricket
10:30pm 11:05pm 11:35pm
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
6:00am A Town Called Eureka 7:00am Guinness World Records Smashed! 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Oops TV 9:30am Oops TV 10:00am Pineapple Dance Studios 11:00am Don’t Forget the Lyrics 12:00pm Sell Me the Answer 1:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 1:30pm Malcolm in the Middle 2:00pm A Town Called Eureka 3:00pm Stargate SG-1 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm WWE Superstars
10:00pm 11:00pm
Oops TV The Simpsons The 50 Greatest TV Endings Extraordinary Illnesses Lie to Me
London Tonight ITV News & Weather Emmerdale
6:00am The Hoobs 6:25am The Hoobs 6:50am Big Brother’s Little Brother 7:20am Big Brother 8:30am Frasier 8:55am T4:Smallville: Superman the Early Years 9:50am T4:P. Diddy’s Starmaker 10:45am T4:Friends 11:15am T4:Friends 11:45am T4:Sony Ericsson’s Pocket TV 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm Supernanny US 12:55pm Come Dine with Me 1:25pm Come Dine with Me 1:55pm Come Dine with Me 2:25pm Come Dine with Me 2:55pm Come Dine with Me 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm 10 Years Younger: The Challenge 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:25pm 7:30pm 8:00pm
7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:35pm
6:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm
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Eggheads Antiques Road Trip Who Do You Think You Are? Mastermind: Champion of Champions Gardeners’ World The Great British Home Movie Roadshow Roger and Val Have Just Got In Newsnight That Mitchell and Webb Look Shooting Stars
6:00am GMTV 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 11:25am ITV News 11:30am This Morning 12:30pm Loose Women 1:30pm ITV News & Weather 2:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:00pm 3@three 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm Britain’s Best Dish
Coronation Street Dickinson’s Real Deal Coronation Street Doc Martin ITV News at Ten & Weather Analyze That
7:00am Radical Highs 7:10am Top Gear 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Robot Wars Extreme 10:00am The Gadget Show 10:30am James May’s 20th Century 11:00am Dragons’ Den: On Tour 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 3:00pm The Gadget Show 3:30pm James May’s 20th Century 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:40pm 11:20pm
Robot Wars Extreme The Gadget Show James May’s 20th Century Dragons’ Den: On Tour QI QI XL Men Behaving Badly Men Behaving Badly
9:00pm 10:00pm 10:35pm 11:10pm
The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv The Bed A Place in the Sun: Home or Away Big Brother Pete Versus Life Big Brother Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
6:00am Children’s TV 9:00am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:15am Igam Ogam 9:25am Olivia 9:35am Mio Mao 9:45am Don’t Stop Believing 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am CSI: NY 12:40pm Five News 12:45pm House 1:40pm Don’t Stop Believers 1:45pm Neighbours 2:15pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 3:05pm Perfect Romance 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm 6:25pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm
10:55pm 11:00pm
7:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Bulging Brides 8:30am Bulging Brides 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am RSPCA Animal Rescue 10:30am RSPCA Animal Rescue 11:00am Maury 11:55am Celebs 24/7 12:00pm Passport Patrol 12:30pm Passport Patrol 1:00pm Four Weddings 1:30pm Four Weddings 2:00pm Bulging Brides 2:30pm Bulging Brides 3:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 4:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
America’s Next Top Model Bulging Brides New Passport Patrol Medium CSI: Miami Criminal Minds
The Boss Is Coming to Dinner Don’t Stop Believers Live From Studio Five Five News at 7 Cricket on Five Police Interceptors The Mentalist Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
Don’t Stop Believers Grey’s Anatomy
6:10am What Do Kids Know? 6:35am Funniest Pets and People 7:00am Super Vets 7:30am Super Vets 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Fantasy Homes By The Sea 1:00pm What Do Kids Know? 1:30pm Funniest Pets and People 2:00pm Outtake TV 2:40pm My Family 3:20pm My Family 4:00pm Super Vets 4:30pm Super Vets 5:00pm What Do Kids Know? 5:30pm Funniest Pets and People 6:00pm 6:40pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:45pm
Outtake TV My Family My Family Fantasy Homes By The Sea The Avengers The Catherine Tate Show
06 August 2010 - 12 August 2010
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Saturday 07 August 6:00am Breakfast 10:00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11:30am What to Eat Now 12:00pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 12:15pm Football Focus 1:00pm A Question of Sport 1:30pm Outtake TV 2:00pm Live Challenge Cup Rugby League 4:30pm BBC News; Weather 4:40pm Final Score
5:05pm 7:20pm 8:20pm 9:10pm 9:20pm 10:10pm 10:40pm 11:05pm 11:05pm 11:35pm
Match of the Day Live 101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow Tonight’s the Night The National Lottery: Saturday Draws Casualty John Bishop’s Britain BBC News; Regional News and Weather National Lottery Update Live at the Apollo The Football League Show
6:00am CBeebies 7:00am CBBC 8:00am Raven 8:30am School of Silence 9:00am Paradise Cafe 9:30am Angus & Cheryl 9:30am Animals at Work 10:00am Horrible Histories 10:30am Deadly 60 11:00am Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab 11:30am Evacuation to the Manor House 12:00pm Degrassi: The Next Generation 12:25pm The Cut 12:50pm Scene Stealers 1:20pm The 5:19 Show 1:35pm The Almost Perfect Guide to Life 2:00pm Revealed 2:15pm The Sky at Night 2:35pm Carve Her Name with Pride 4:30pm National Eisteddfod 2010 5:00pm The Great British Home Movie Roadshow
6:00pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:45pm
Coast BBC Proms 2010 Dad’s Army Have I Got a Bit More News for You There Will Be Blood
12:15am Westworld 1:40am Close 1:00am Weatherview 1:00am Mr 3000 2:40am The Bottom Line 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Our World 4:00am BBC News 4:30am Click 5:00am BBC News 5:30am The Record Europe
6:00am Test Cricket 8:00am Football League Weekend 9:00am Cricket AM 10:30am Live Test Cricket 7:00pm 8:00pm
10:00pm 11:00pm
Football League Test Cricket
Football League Test Cricket
1:00am World Golf Championship 5:00am Premier League World 5:30am World Sport
6:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 7:00am Guinness World Records Smashed! 8:00am Pineapple Dance Studios 9:00am Wayne Rooney’s Street Striker 12:00pm Futurama 1:45pm Bite Size Brainiac 2:00pm Futurama 3:00pm Futurama 4:00pm Futurama 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:50pm
Futurama My Pet Shame The Simpsons Glenn Martin, DDS The Simpsons Glenn Martin, DDS American Pie Classic Albums
11:55pm UK Border Force 12:55am Black Swarm 2:45am Road Wars 3:15am Ross Kemp on Gangs
06 August 2010 - 12 August 2010
6:00am The Fluffy Club 7:25am Toonattik 9:25am The Crocodile Hunter Diaries 10:25am Children’s Hospital 10:55am Monk 11:50am News and Weather 11:54am London Weather 11:55am This Morning: Saturday 12:55pm Animals Do the Funniest Things 1:40pm Casino Royale 4:00pm Midsomer Murders
5:55pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:35pm 7:35pm 8:20pm 9:20pm 10:20pm 10:34pm 10:35pm
Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Totally You’ve Been Framed! Odd One In Magic Numbers 30 Years of An Audience With ITV News and Weather London Weather Gone in Sixty Seconds
12:40am ITV News Headlines 12:40am The Zone 2:40am Blood Work 4:30am October Road 5:20am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News
7:10am TOTP2 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am World Rally 10:00am Oz and James’s Big Wine Adventure 11:00am James May’s 20th Century 11:30am Fifth Gear 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm World Rally 3:00pm Red Bull X Fighters 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 6:30pm
Fifth Gear James May’s 20th Century 7:00pm Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival 7:40pm Have I Got News for You 8:20pm QI 9:00pm Not Going Out 10:20pm Not Going Out 11:40pm Not Going Out
6:15am The Hoobs 6:40am The Hoobs 7:05am World Sport 7:30am Superbike World Championship 2010 8:00am The Morning Line 8:55am Friends 9:20am Scissor Sisters Special: Under the Skin 10:25am Knight and Day: T4 Movie Special 10:55am Big Brother 12:20pm The Hollyoaks Music Show Playlist 12:55pm Scrubs 1:25pm Friends 1:55pm Channel 4 Racing from Newmarket, Haydock Park and Redcar 3:55pm Come Dine with Me Down Under 4:25pm Come Dine with Me Down Under 4:55pm Come Dine with Me Down Under 5:25pm Come Dine with Me Down Under
6:00am Peppa Pig 6:15am Fifi and the Flowertots 6:25am The Milkshake! Show 6:50am Elmo’s World 7:05am Pocoyo 7:20am Milkshake Monkey 7:25am Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 7:40am Noddy in Toyland 8:00am Mist: Sheepdog Tales 8:10am Little Princess 8:45am Igam Ogam 9:00am Olivia 9:15am The Mr Men Show 9:30am Gerald McBoing Boing 10:00am Fifth Gear 10:30am The Gadget Show 11:30am The Man Who Moves Buildings 12:30pm Don’t Stop Believers 12:40pm Ice Station Zebra 3:25pm The Karate Kid II
5:35pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:55pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:10pm
Come Dine with Me Down Under Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Elizabeth The Queen Big Brother Misfits Star Trek: First Contact
7:15pm 8:00pm 8:05pm 8:10pm 9:05pm 10:05pm 11:05pm
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad Cricket on Five Five News Don’t Stop Believers NCIS CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Miami
1:15am Big Brother: Live 2:55am The Real Housewives of New Jersey 3:45am What About Brian 4:30am Wreck Detectives 5:20am Beauty and the Geek
12:00am Don’t Stop Believers 12:05am SuperCasino 4:05am Wildlife SOS 4:30am Wildlife SOS
7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 9:50am Celebs 24/7 10:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 11:00am Will & Grace 12:00pm Dating in the Dark 1:00pm Britain’s Next Top Model 2:00pm Four Weddings 3:00pm Four Weddings 4:00pm Four Weddings 4:30pm Bulging Brides 5:00pm Extreme: Skinny Celebrities
6:10am A Life of Grime 7:00am Cranford 8:00am Super Vets 8:30am Super Vets 9:00am Animal Park: Wild in Africa 10:00am A Life of Grime 11:00am What Do Kids Know? 11:30am Funniest Pets and People 12:00pm Traffic Cops 1:00pm Sky Cops 3:05pm Traffic Cops 3:35pm Traffic Cops 4:05pm Traffic Cops 4:40pm Traffic Cops 5:15pm Robin Hood
6:00pm Nothing to Declare 7:00pm Nothing to Declare 8:00pm Nothing to Declare 9:00pm Four Weddings 10:00pm My Fake Baby 11:00pm Criminal Minds 12:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00am Nothing to Declare
6:15pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:55pm
The Avengers Doctor Who The Catherine Tate Show Street Fighter Total Wipeout USA
12:55am Commercial Breakdown 1:55am Traffic Cops 2:20am Traffic Cops 3:00am Close
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Sunday 08 August 6:00am Breakfast 9:00am The Andrew Marr Show 10:00am Sunday Morning Live 11:00am Country Tracks 12:00pm BBC News 12:05pm Cash in the Celebrity Attic 12:50pm Bargain Hunt 1:20pm Escape to the Country 2:20pm Murder, She Wrote 3:05pm EastEnders 5:00pm Songs of Praise 5:35pm BBC News; Regional News and Weather 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 10:55pm
11:25pm 11:25pm
Great British Railway Journeys Antiques Roadshow Last of the Summer Wine Countryfile Sherlock BBC News; Regional News and Weather The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson Weatherview Greenfingers
12:55am How to Build a Jumbo Jet Engine 1:55am Holby City 2:55am Bill Oddie’s Top 10 Frights and Delights 3:55am Our World 4:00am BBC News 4:30am HARDtalk 5:00am The World Today 5:30am World Business Report
6:00am Aerobics Oz Style 6:30am Football League 7:30am Test Cricket 9:30am The Sunday Supplement 11:00am Goals on Sunday 12:30pm Live Football League 2:30pm Live FA Community Shield Football
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:30pm
Football’s Greatest Football’s Greatest Football League Test Cricket FA Community Shield Football Test Cricket
6:00am Wibbly Pig 6:10am Bob the Builder: Ready, Steady, Build! 6:20am Postman Pat: SDS 6:35am Guess with Jess 6:50am Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto! 6:50am Pingu 7:00am Everything’s Rosie 7:10am Bob the Builder 7:10am Dirtgirlworld 7:25am Dennis and Gnasher 7:35am Bear Behaving Badly 8:00am Wingin’ It 8:20am Sam & Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 8:30am Planet Ajay 9:00am Deadly 60 9:30am Gastronuts 10:00am Something for the Weekend 11:30am Spellbound 1:20pm Notorious 3:00pm Live Challenge Cup Rugby League 5:30pm Flog It!
6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:50pm
12:35am Sweet Smell of Success 2:10am BBC News 2:30am Dateline London 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Our World 3:55am Close
6:00am Hour of Power 7:00am Guinness World Records Smashed! 8:00am Oops TV 8:30am Oops TV 9:00am Road Wars 10:00am WWE Superstars 12:00pm The Librarian: the Curse of the Judas Chalice 1:50pm Bite Size Brainiac 2:00pm Glenn Martin, DDS 3:00pm Modern Family 3:30pm Oops TV 4:00pm Futurama 5:00pm Futurama 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm
1:30am World Golf Championship 5:30am Football’s Greatest
10:00pm 11:00pm
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Natural World Dragons’ Den Top Gear Coast Britain Goes Camping Mad Men Mad Men
The Simpsons Must Be the Music A League of Their Own: Best Bits Pineapple Dance Studios - Best Of A League of Their Own: Unseen Must Be the Music: Countdown
6:00am The Fluffy Club 7:25am Toonattik 9:25am Coronation Street 11:45am News and Weather 11:49am London Weather 11:50am This Morning: Sunday 12:50pm House Gift 1:50pm Columbo: Ransom for a Dead Man 3:50pm Live and Let Die
6:05pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:14pm 10:15pm 11:15pm
You’ve Been Framed! Weather London Tonight ITV News and Weather Countrywise at War Heartbeat The Unforgettable Bob Monkhouse ITV News and Weather London Weather FA Community Shield Highlights Drama Trails
6:05am The Treacle People 6:15am The Hoobs 6:40am The Hoobs 7:05am The Grid 7:30am British Formula 3 Championship 8:00am Relentless Wakestock 2010 8:25am Freesports on 4: 2010 Roxy Jam 8:55am Hollyoaks 11:25am Big Brother’s Little Brother 12:30pm Friends 1:00pm The Simpsons 1:30pm The Simpsons 2:00pm Three in a Bed 2:35pm Three in a Bed 3:05pm Three in a Bed 3:40pm Just My Luck
5:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm
12:35am Big Brother: Live 3:35am The Real Housewives of New Jersey 4:25am Bear Grylls: Born Survivor 5:15am Hill Street Blues
7:10am Cooking in the Danger Zone 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Top Gear 10:00am Crash 11:00am Top Gear 12:00pm Red Bull X Fighters 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Trawlermen 2:40pm QI 3:20pm Have I Got News for You 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear
7:00am The Jerry Springer Show 7:50am Celebs 24/7 8:00am Maury 9:50am Celebs 24/7 10:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 11:00am Will & Grace 12:00pm Four Weddings 1:00pm Four Weddings 2:00pm Four Weddings 2:30pm Bulging Brides 3:00pm RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:00pm Passport Patrol 5:00pm 16 and Pregnant
7:40pm 8:20pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:30pm
Seaside Rescue Trawlermen Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival QI I’m Alan Partridge QI XL Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels QI
12:10am QI XL 1:10am Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels
6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
7:10pm 7:15pm 8:00pm 9:30pm
Five News Cricket on Five Don’t Stop Believing Panic Room
11:45pm
The Gadget Show
River Cottage: Gone Fishing Channel 4 News Orchestra United Amish: World’s Squarest Teenagers Big Brother Alan Carr: Chatty Man Final Destination 2
12:15am Comedy Classics: Rising Damp 1:10am ITV News Headlines 1:10am The Zone 2:30am Motorsport UK 3:20am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
6:00am Childrens Tv 9:00am Olivia 9:15am The Mr Men Show 9:35am Gerald McBoing Boing 10:00am iCarly 10:35am True Jackson, VP 11:10am The Hotel Inspector 12:10pm Don’t Stop Believing 1:10pm The Karate Kid III 3:20pm The Last Starfighter 5:20pm Zoom
Dating in the Dark Four Weddings US Ghost Whisperer Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Miami
12:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00am Nothing to Declare 2:00am Exposed: Jordan
12:45am SuperCasino 4:05am Wildlife SOS 4:30am Wildlife SOS
6:20am Bargain Hunt 7:10am Animal Park: Wild in Africa 8:00am Funniest Pets and People 9:00am Robin Hood 10:00am Outtake TV 11:00am Traffic Cops 12:00pm Traffic Cops 1:00pm Sky Cops 2:00pm Sky Cops 3:00pm Traffic Cops 4:00pm Traffic Cops 5:00pm Funniest Pets and People 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 11:10pm 11:45pm
Doctor Who Outtake TV Outtake TV Total Wipeout USA 50 Greatest Magic Tricks Traffic Cops Traffic Cops
12:45am Traffic Cops 1:20am Strictly Come Dancing 2:30am Bait Car 3:00am Close
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Monday 09 August 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Heir Hunters 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Living Dangerously 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Murder, She Wrote 3:05pm Zingzillas 3:25pm Funky Fables 3:40pm Mortified 4:05pm Mission: 2110 4:35pm The Legend of Dick & Dom 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link: 10th Anniversary 6:00pm Weather 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:05pm 11:35pm
BBC News BBC London News The One Show Cowboy Trap EastEnders Panorama Who Do You Think You Are? BBC News Regional News and Weather Gears and Tears The Armstrong & Miller Show All of Me
1:10am Tribal Wives 2:10am History Cold Case 3:10am Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 3:55am Click 4:00am BBC News 4:30am HARDtalk
6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am FA Community Shield Football 10:30am Live Test Cricket 7:00pm 7:30pm
8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
Netbusters Football’s Greatest
Test Cricket World Golf Championship Test Cricket
1:00am Carling Cup Football 2:30am Sports Unlimited 3:30am Watersports World
6:00am CBeebies 8:00am Barney’s Latin America 8:30am Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 9:00am Roar 9:30am Angus & Cheryl 9:30am Gimme a Break 10:00am Copycats 10:30am Deadly 60 11:00am Decision at Sundown 12:15pm Lost Horizon 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15pm Escape to the Country
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:30pm 11:20pm
Eggheads Restoration Roadshow Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast Roger and Val Have Just Got In University Challenge Antiques Master Dragons’ Den Grandma’s House Weather Newsnight The World at War
12:15am Victorian Pharmacy 1:15am BBC News 1:30am ABC World News with Diane Sawyer 2:00am BBC News 2:30am The Record 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Straight Talk 3:55am Close
6:00am A Town Called Eureka 7:00am Guinness World Records Smashed! 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Oops TV 10:00am Pineapple Dance Studios 11:00am Don’t Forget the Lyrics 12:00pm Sell Me the Answer 1:00pm Oops TV 2:00pm A Town Called Eureka 3:00pm Stargate SG-1 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons The Biggest Loser Law & Order Bones
12:00am Road Wars 1:00am Road Wars 1:50am Oops TV
06 August 2010 - 12 August 2010
6:00am GMTV 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Dinner Date 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:00pm 3@three 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm Britain’s Best Dish 6:00pm Weather
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm
London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Coronation Street Countrywise Coronation Street Identity ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather Total Recall
6:00am The Treacle People 6:10am The Hoobs 6:35am Big Brother’s Little Brother 7:40am Big Brother 8:40am Smallville 9:35am Privileged 10:30am Friends 11:00am Friends 11:30am The TV Book Club 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm Brothers & Sisters 12:55pm Come Dine with Me 1:25pm Come Dine with Me 1:55pm Come Dine with Me 2:25pm Come Dine with Me 2:55pm Come Dine with Me 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Hall of Fame 5:00pm 10 Years Younger: The Challenge
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:10pm 11:55pm
12:40am ITV News Headlines 12:40am The Zone 2:40am The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:35am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News
8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Robot Wars Extreme 10:00am The Gadget Show 10:30am James May’s 20th Century 11:00am Ray Mears’ Wild Food 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Robot Wars 3:00pm The Gadget Show 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:20pm 11:00pm 11:40pm
Robot Wars Extreme The Gadget Show Ray Mears’ Wild Food Have I Got News for You Mock the Week Mock the Week Have I Got News for You
12:20am Have I Got News for You
The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Our Drugs War The Hospital Big Brother Alan Carr: Chatty Man 8 Out of 10 Cats
6:00am Childrens Tv 8:05am Peppa Pig 8:15am Thomas & Friends 8:25am Olivia 8:35am The Mr Men Show 8:50am Little Princess 9:00am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am CSI: NY 12:40pm Five News 12:45pm House 1:40pm Don’t Stop Believers 1:45pm Neighbours 2:20pm CSI: NY 3:10pm Wild Hearts 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours
6:00pm The Boss Is Coming to Dinner 6:25pm Don’t Stop Believers 6:30pm Live from Studio Five 7:00pm Five News at 7 7:15pm Cricket on Five 8:00pm Five News at 9 8:00pm The Gadget Show 9:00pm Collateral Damage 11:15pm Don’t Stop Believers 11:20pm Storm Catcher
12:40am Poker 1:40am Big Brother: Live 4:00am Bear Grylls: Born Survivor 4:55am The Bigamist
1:05am SuperCasino 4:00am The Boss Is Coming to Dinner 4:25am Wildlife SOS 4:50am Rough Guide to Adventures 5:05am The New Tomorrow 5:30am Michaela’s Wild Challenge
7:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 8:00am Bulging Brides 8:30am Bulging Brides 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am Maury 12:00pm Passport Patrol 1:00pm Four Weddings 2:00pm Bulging Brides 3:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed
6:20am What Do Kids Know? 6:45am Funniest Pets and People 7:10am Super Vets 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Fantasy Homes by the Sea 1:00pm What Do Kids Know? 1:30pm Funniest Pets and People 2:00pm Outtake TV 2:40pm My Family 3:20pm My Family 4:00pm Super Vets 5:00pm What Do Kids Know?
6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
America’s Next Top Model Bulging Brides Dating in the Dark Britain’s Next Top Model Four Weddings US Criminal Minds
12:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00am Charmed 2:00am Charmed
6:00pm 6:40pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm
Outtake TV My Family My Family Fantasy Homes by the Sea Traffic Cops Rail Cops Rail Cops Jonathan Creek
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Summertime, and the livin’ is easy, Fis GERSHWIN’S famous 1935 aria epitomises everything about summertime. It is holiday season in Tenerife and in the rest of Spain, and the season for many deeply-rooted traditions such as Corazones de Tejina (Hearts of Tejina) and Sansofé in Granadilla, both with a large schedule of activities. It’s time for Romerías with Folk culture, typical
food, art exhibitions and traditional sports that coexist during the local festivities with verbenas (open-air dances) and folk meetings. Romerías - these colourful harvest processions involving elaborately-decorated carts drawn by oxen - take place throughout the year, but one of the nicest is held in one of our most picturesque towns, Garachico. It’s an overdose of traditional music, costumes, cowpats and – get this – free food and wine. Folk celebrations such as Gran Poder de Dios in
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Bajamar and renewed traditions as Bajada de las Hayas in Icod el Alto, rival each other in devotion, with massive gatherings such as the great acts of August during the festivities of the Virgen de Candelaria, which will take place with great passion in many localities by the coast. Fiestas Valle San Lorenzo 2010 The people of Valle San Lorenzo host between the 5th and 11th August their fiesta in honour of la Virgen de La Encarnación and San Lorenzo Mártir. Prepared is a varied programme of festivities, religious and recreational. The popular events began yesterday, Thursday (day 5) at 17:00 hours with different activities for children and young people. On Friday 6th the Juvenile Queen will be elected, from 21:00 pm. Then the orchestra Fortaleza will begin the dance. At 23:00 pm Saturday, start dancing, entertained by orchestras Teyman and New Dimension. On Sunday at 11:00am sees ‘Memorial José Manuel Marrero Delgado’ At 18:00 hours residents can prove their talent with an the ‘evening of karaoke’ and 20:30 pm will be offered the spectacle of visual acrobatics ‘Bombastic’. The fiesta finishes on Wednesday with a huge firework display to mark the end of the 6 day festival.
Virgen de Candelaria, Fiesta of Candelaria (522nd Aug) Thousands of pilgrims will walk to Candelaria, on the east coast of Tenerife,
San Roque in Garachico, Romería of San Roque, Garachico (Monday, 16th Aug) One of the most beautiful, deeply-rooted tradi-
from every town on the Island to see the Virgin Mary, patron saint of the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, and take part in the events that honour her. Nuestra Senora de La Candelaria are the actual celebrations based on the Virgen de la Candelaria, just 18km (11 miles) to the south of Santa Cruz. Various festivities throughout the month are held in this pretty coastal town. There is also a special event to celebrate an apparition of the Virgin Mary, who is depicted as a Black Madonna. The Basillica is considered the main temple dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the Canary Islands.. More information is available from: www.candelaria.es
tions in the island, the “Romería” in Garachico, is celebrated in honour of San Roque. It’s a typical fiesta where residents and holiday-makers alike join
Garachico is located in the north-west of the Island, in the natural region of the Isla Baja, and it also encompasses the municipalities of Los Silos, Buenavista del Norte and El Tanque. The village has a tiny port and, because of its difficult terrain, the town has neighborhoods spread from the coast to the mountain. In addition to the town of Garachico, the municipality is made up of numerous neighborhoods such as La Caleta de Interián (core shared with the town of Los Silos), El Guincho, Las Cruces, San Pedro de Daute, Genovese, San Juan and Montañeta. The town of Garachico and the port were founded by Genoese banker Cristóbal de Ponte after the conquest of Tenerife
together; where drinking, eating, singing and dancing is part of the whole ceremony.
in 1496. During the XVI and XVII, Garachico became the main port of the Island. Ships sailed from
the port laden with wine and sugar to America and Europe. In 1606, after several years of bubonic plague had decimated the population, the community of
the tiny village prayed to San Roque. Their prayers were answered and ever since, they have worshipped their patron. Each year the Romeria is celebrated on 16th August. More information is available from www.garachico.es Corazones de Tejina (Hearts of Tejina), Tejina, La Laguna, (Sunday 29th Aug) One of the smaller fiestas in a place way off the beaten track just happens to be one of the most bizarre. Giant hearts are constructed from fruits, vegetables and pastry and paraded through the streets to the sounds of verbal abuse from rival “heart” carriers. Lose your Heart and soak up the fun at Tenerife´s most unusual summer fiesta - a week of festivi-
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sh are jumpin’ and the cotton is high ties with three huge hearts weighing roughly 1,000 kilos each. The people of Tejina have been celebrating the festivities in honour of their patron saint on St
Bartholomew’s Day, 24th August, from a long time ago. This 100-year-old tradition is an exciting mixture of rituals both old and new, and also combines Catholic and Pagan rituals. The whole village comes together in a friendly competitive way despite the traditional rivalry. Three twig Hearts known as “Corazones” are painstakingly made out of wood and metal and decorated with flowers, ribbons, fruit and local cakes called “Tortas”, which are not to be eaten yet. Each Heart (12m high) consists of one large heart underneath a smaller one, with an enormous bouquet of fresh flowers on top. The three Hearts represent three rival village streets (El Pico, Calle Arriba and Calle Abajo) and compete in terms of beau-
ty and artistry. The entire village gets involved, and everyone is motivated by local pride and a strong love of the land. At noon on Sunday (normally the last Sunday of August), the Hearts are paraded through the village, escorted by minstrels and dancers. The parade finishes in the square in front of the local church, where the Hearts are offered to St Bartholomew at the church door in a ceremony known as “La Ofrenda” (The Offering). The Hearts are solemnly raised up into the air and crowds gather round to get a glimpse of the elaborate handiwork. Afterwards, the Hearts are vertically hung on a Latin cross like structure and are left standing in this position until Monday afternoon at 6pm, when
the people eagerly await the moment when the Hearts are ritually dismantled, and the fruit
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and cakes are removed and then thrown to the public. Romeria in Arafo (Last weekend in August) The origins of the fes-
but always dedicated to the San Augustine, on 28th August, San Juan Degollado, 29th, and to St Bernard on the 30th. This year’s festivities are
tivities of Arafo are linked to the very creation of the parish of San Juan Degollado, and their patronage is celebrated on 29th August.
taking place during the last weekend of August. More information www.arafo.es
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, holidays ranging between three and four days were taken,
Why not visit the museum this August? La Naturaleza, La Arqueologia The Museum of Nature and Man has organised a modern museum exhibition project to present the investigation and conservation work conducted over the decades by the Museum of Natural Science and the Archaeological Museum of Tenerife. The result offers an insight into the natural wealth of the Canary Islands on the one hand, and on the other, it is a chance to discover the largest existing collection on the Guanche culture. The Guanches are the aboriginal people
that inhabited Tenerife before the arrival of the first European conquerors. Calle Fuente Morales s/n 38008 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tlf: 922 53 58 16 Fax : 922 29 43 45 La Ciencia, El Cosmos The most important objective of the Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos (Science and Cosmos Museum) is to awaken and develop curiosity about the world of Science and the Universe, a cultural vehicle open to all kinds of demands and concerns. Since its creation in 1993, with the backing of the Astrophysics Institute of the Canary Islands (IAC), the museum has exhibited a hundred modules and interactive experiments, bringing society closer to scientific ideas. Temporary displays, sessions at the planetarium, informative talks, educational workshops, the showing and debate of films with a scientific content, camping and astronomical nights, among other activities, complement the exhibitions. Avda. Los Menceyes, 70 38205 San Cristóbal de La Laguna Tlf: 922 31 52 65 Fax: 922 26 32 95 La Historia, La Antropologia
The cultural dimensions of historic processes are shown in the Museum of History and Anthropology, based on a dialogue between these two disciplines. As an Island Archive, it conserves different collections of historic and contemporary documents and objects, which are the primary reference of their museum work.
Orientated in this manner, the aim of the museum is for the two centres to compliment each other as a place for our historic memory and for reflection abut contemporary culture, to think about the past and to remember the present of the island. Opening Times: From Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 7pm Entrance fees Sunday – free Other days only 3 euros, discounts apply.
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Tuesday 10 August 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Heir Hunters 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Living Dangerously 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Murder, She Wrote 3:05pm Green Balloon Scrapbook 3:30pm Funky Fables 3:40pm Mortified 4:05pm Mission: 2110 4:35pm Horrible Histories 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link: 10th Anniversary 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:25pm
BBC News Weather BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Holby City The Deep BBC News Regional News and Weather Madness in the Fast Lane Mother’s Boys
1:00am The Edible Garden 1:30am How to Live a Simple Life 2:30am Monty Halls’ Great Hebridean Escape 3:30am Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 4:15am BBC News
6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Carling Cup Football 10:30am Live Test Cricket
7:00pm 7:30pm
10:30pm
Football’s Greatest Soccer Special
Test Cricket
12:30am Carling Cup Football 2:00am Football Asia 2:30am Test Cricket 4:30am Carling Cup Football
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6:00am CBeebies 8:00am Barney’s Latin America 8:30am Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 9:00am Roar 9:30am Angus & Cheryl 9:30am Gimme a Break 10:00am Copycats 10:30am Deadly 60 10:55am What’s New Scooby-Doo? 11:20am Bitter Victory 1:00pm The World at War 1:50pm Ready Steady Cook 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm Eggheads 6:30pm Restoration Roadshow 7:00pm Coast 8:00pm Domesday 9:00pm That Mitchell and Webb Look 9:30pm Shooting Stars 10:00pm Russell Howard’s Good News 10:30pm Weather 10:30pm Newsnight 11:20pm How Not to Live Your Life 11:50pm The Normans
6:00am GMTV 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Dinner Date 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:00pm 3@three 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm Britain’s Best Dish 6:00pm Weather
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:35pm 11:35pm
London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Children’s Hospital New Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The Bill ITV News at Ten and Weather London News and Weather Ladette to Lady October Road
6:15am The Hoobs 6:40am The Hoobs 7:05am Big Brother’s Little Brother 7:30am Big Brother 8:40am Frasier 9:10am Smallville 10:00am Privileged 10:45am Friends 11:15am Friends 11:45am Rockcorps 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm Brothers & Sisters 12:55pm Come Dine with Me 1:25pm Come Dine with Me 1:55pm Come Dine with Me 2:25pm Come Dine with Me 2:55pm Come Dine with Me 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Hall of Fame 5:00pm 10 Years Younger: The Challenge 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:10pm 11:45pm
The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Help! My House Is Falling Down Who Knows Best: Getting a Job Big Brother The Inbetweeners Pete Versus Life
6:00am Childrens Tv 9:00am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am CSI: NY 12:40pm Five News 12:45pm Build a New Life: Was It Worth It? 1:40pm Don’t Stop Believers 1:45pm Neighbours 2:20pm CSI: NY 3:05pm No Ordinary Baby 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours
6:00pm 6:25pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm 11:00pm 12:00am
The Boss Is Coming to Dinner Don’t Stop Believers Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Cricket on Five Great Railway Adventures CSI: Miami CSI: NY Don’t Stop Believers CSI: Crime Scene Investigation NCIS
12:50am BBC World News America 1:00am BBC News 1:30am ABC World News with Diane Sawyer 2:00am BBC News 2:30am HARDtalk 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Reporters 4:00am BBC News 4:15am Close
12:30am ITV News Headlines 12:30am The Zone 2:30am The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:25am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News
12:20am The Poker Lounge 1:20am Big Brother: Live 4:00am KOTV Boxing Weekly 4:25am British Formula 3 Championship 4:50am The Grid 5:20am World Sport 5:45am Freesports on 4: 2010 Roxy Jam
12:55am SuperCasino 4:00am The Boss Is Coming to Dinner 4:25am Wildlife SOS 4:50am Rough Guide to Activity Holidays 5:05am The New Tomorrow 5:30am Michaela’s Wild Challenge
6:00am A Town Called Eureka 7:00am Guinness World Records Smashed! 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Oops TV 10:00am Pineapple Dance Studios 11:00am Don’t Forget the Lyrics 12:00pm Sell Me the Answer 1:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 2:00pm A Town Called Eureka 3:00pm Stargate SG-1 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle
7:10am Top Gear 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Robot Wars 10:00am The Gadget Show 10:30am James May’s 20th Century 11:00am Full Circle with Michael Palin 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 3:00pm The Gadget Show 3:30pm James May’s 20th Century 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear
7:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 8:00am Bulging Brides 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am Maury 10:55am Maury 12:00pm Passport Patrol 1:00pm Four Weddings 1:30pm Four Weddings 2:00pm Bulging Brides 3:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed
6:20am What Do Kids Know? 6:45am Funniest Pets and People 7:10am Super Vets 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Fantasy Homes by the Sea 1:00pm What Do Kids Know? 2:00pm Outtake TV 2:40pm My Family 4:00pm Super Vets 5:00pm What Do Kids Know?
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons The Simpsons My Son, Drugs and Me Must Be the Music House House
6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 11:00pm 11:40pm
Robot Wars Extreme The Gadget Show James May’s 20th Century Full Circle with Michael Palin QI QI Would I Lie to You? Would I Lie to You? QI
6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
America’s Next Top Model Bulging Brides Britain’s Next Top Model Dating in the Dark 16 and Pregnant Criminal Minds
6:00pm 6:40pm 7:20pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:20pm 11:20pm
12:00am CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 1:00am Charmed
Outtake TV Outtake TV My Family Fantasy Homes by the Sea Jonathan Creek Who Do You Think You Are? One Life
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Wednesday 11 August 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Heir Hunters 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Living Dangerously 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Murder, She Wrote 3:05pm Green Balloon Scrapbook 3:30pm Funky Fables 3:40pm Mortified 4:05pm Mission: 2110 4:35pm Little Howard’s Big Question 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link: 10th Anniversary 6:00pm Weather 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 10:45pm 11:15pm
BBC News BBC London News The One Show Penguin Island Celebrity MasterChef The Secret Tourist BBC News Regional News and Weather The National Lottery Draws A Question of Sport: Uncensored The League Cup Show
12:20am Country Tracks 1:15am My Life 1:45am Dragons’ Den 2:45am DIY SOS
6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am Carling Cup Football 10:30am Football Asia 11:00am Test Cricket 1:00pm Golf 2:00pm Carling Cup Football 3:30pm Football Asia 4:00pm Golf 5:00pm Inside the PGA Tour 5:30pm Total Rugby 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:15pm 11:45pm
Boots ‘n’ All Football’s Greatest Live International Football You’re on Sky Sports! International Football
1:15am International Football 2:15am FIFA Futbol Mundial 2:45am International Football 4:15am International Football 5:15am FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:45am Sky Sports Classics
6:00am CBeebies 8:00am Barney’s Latin America 8:30am Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 9:00am Roar 9:30am Angus & Cheryl 9:30am Gimme a Break 10:00am Copycats 10:30am Deadly 60 10:55am What’s New Scooby-Doo? 11:20am Nobody Runs Forever 1:00pm The World at War 1:50pm Ready Steady Cook 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Diagnosis Murder 3:45pm Flog It! 4:30pm Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 10:30pm 11:20pm
Eggheads Restoration Roadshow This World: Stolen Brides Coast The Normans QI Weather Newsnight Domesday
12:20am The Great British Home Movie Roadshow Uncut 1:20am BBC News 1:30am ABC World News with Diane Sawyer 2:00am BBC News 2:30am The Record 3:00am BBC News 3:30am Click 4:00am Close
6:00am A Town Called Eureka 7:00am Guinness World Records Smashed! 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Oops TV 10:00am Pineapple Dance Studios 11:00am Don’t Forget the Lyrics 12:00pm Sell Me the Answer 1:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 2:00pm A Town Called Eureka 3:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:50pm
Oops TV The Simpsons The Simpsons My Pet Shame Must Be the Music American Pie The Real A&E
12:20am Road Wars 1:20am Real Filth Fighters 1:50am Oops TV
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6:00am GMTV 9:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 10:30am This Morning 12:30pm Dinner Date 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:55pm London News and Weather 2:00pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:00pm 3@three 3:59pm London Weather 4:00pm Midsomer Murders 5:00pm Britain’s Best Dish
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:10pm 10:40pm 10:45pm 11:45pm
London Tonight ITV News and Weather Emmerdale Live International Football ITV News and Weather London News and Weather International Football Highlights iTunes Festival Highlights 2010
12:40am ITV News Headlines 12:40am The Zone 2:40am The Jeremy Kyle Show 3:35am ITV Nightscreen 5:30am ITV Morning News
7:00am Top Gear 8:00am Top Gear 9:00am Robot Wars Extreme 10:00am The Gadget Show 11:00am Fifth Gear 12:00pm Top Gear 1:00pm Top Gear 2:00pm Robot Wars Extreme 3:00pm The Gadget Show 4:00pm Top Gear 5:00pm Top Gear 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 9:40pm 10:20pm 11:00pm 11:40pm
Robot Wars Extreme The Gadget Show Red Bull X Fighters Mock the Week Mock the Week Argumental Argumental Mock the Week
12:20am Mock the Week 1:00am Argumental 1:35am Rich Hall’s Fishing Show 2:05am Banzai 3:00am Close
6:15am The Hoobs 6:40am The Hoobs 7:05am Big Brother’s Little Brother 7:30am Big Brother 8:40am Frasier 9:05am Smallville 9:55am Privileged 10:45am Friends 11:15am Friends 11:45am Rockcorps 12:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 12:05pm Brothers & Sisters 12:55pm Come Dine with Me 1:25pm Come Dine with Me 1:55pm Come Dine with Me 2:25pm Come Dine with Me 2:55pm Come Dine with Me 3:25pm Countdown 4:10pm Deal or No Deal: Hall of Fame 5:00pm 10 Years Younger: The Challenge
6:00am Childrens Tv 8:15am Thomas & Friends 8:25am Olivia 8:35am The Mr Men Show 8:50am Little Princess 9:00am The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 9:15am The Wright Stuff 10:45am Trisha Goddard 11:45am CSI: NY 12:40pm Five News 12:45pm Build a New Life: Was It Worth It? 1:40pm Don’t Stop Believers 1:45pm Neighbours 2:20pm CSI: NY 3:05pm While I Was Gone 5:00pm Weather 5:00pm Five News 5:30pm Neighbours 6:00pm
6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:10pm 11:40pm
The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News 4thought.tv How to Look Good Naked Four Sons Versus Four Daughters Big Brother School of Comedy My Name Is Earl
6:25pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:55pm 11:00pm
12:10am My Name Is Earl 12:35am The Album Chart Show Spotlight 12:50am The Crush 1:15am Big Brother 4:10am Beach Volleyball 5:00am Relentless Wakestock 5:30am Countdown
7:00am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 8:00am Bulging Brides 8:30am Bulging Brides 9:00am America’s Next Top Model 10:00am Maury 10:55am Maury 12:00pm Passport Patrol 1:00pm Four Weddings 2:00pm Bulging Brides 3:00pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 4:00pm Charmed 5:00pm Charmed 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
America’s Next Top Model Bulging Brides Four Weddings US Ghost Whisperer Medium Criminal Minds
12:00am CSI 1:00am Charmed 2:00am Charmed 3:00am Passport Patrol 3:25am Passport Patrol
The Boss Is Coming to Dinner Don’t Stop Believers Live from Studio Five Five News at 7 Escape from A Bridge Too Far Five News at 9 Emergency Bikers NCIS Law & Order: Criminal Intent Don’t Stop Believers K-Ville
12:00am Poker 1:00am Super Casino 4:00am The Boss Is Coming to Dinner 4:25am Wildlife SOS 4:50am Rough Guide to Short Breaks
6:20am What Do Kids Know? 7:10am Super Vets 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Fantasy Homes by the Sea 1:00pm What Do Kids Know? 2:10pm Outtake TV 2:50pm My Family 4:00pm Super Vets 5:00pm What Do Kids Know? 6:15pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
Outtake TV My Family Fantasy Homes by the Sea One Life Jordan: You Don’t Even Know Me New Tricks
12:00am Motorway Cops 1:00am Jordan: You Don’t Even Know Me 2:00am The Sound of Musicals
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Thursday 12 August 6:00am Breakfast 9:15am Heir Hunters 10:00am Homes Under the Hammer 11:00am Living Dangerously 11:30am Cash in the Attic 12:15pm Bargain Hunt 1:00pm BBC News; Weather 1:30pm Regional News and Weather 1:45pm Doctors 2:15pm Murder, She Wrote 3:00pm BBC News; Weather; Regional News 3:05pm Green Balloon Scrapbook 3:30pm Funky Fables 3:40pm Mortified 4:05pm Animals at Work 4:35pm Deadly 60 5:00pm Newsround 5:15pm Weakest Link: 10th Anniversary 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 10:25pm 10:35pm 11:15pm
BBC News BBC London News The One Show EastEnders Celebrity MasterChef Mistresses BBC News Regional News and Weather Inside Sport: The Princess Royal at 60 The Gingerbread Man
1:10am Panorama 1:40am Countryfile 2:35am Celebrity MasterChef 3:35am Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 4:20am BBC News
6:00am Good Morning Sports Fans 9:00am FIFA Futbol Mundial 9:30am International Football 11:00am International Football 12:00pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 12:30pm International Football 2:00pm International Football 3:00pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 3:30pm International Football 5:00pm Premier League World 5:30pm Football’s Greatest 6:00pm 7:00pm
Carling Cup Football Live USPGA Championship Golf
1:00am Golfing World 2:00am Carling Cup Football 3:00am Premier League World 3:30am Golfing World 4:30am Carling Cup Football 5:30am Premier League World
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6:00am CBeebies 8:00am Barney’s Latin America 8:30am Ed and Oucho’s Excellent Inventions 9:00am Roar 9:30am Gimme a Break 10:00am Copycats 10:30am Deadly 60 11:00am Sam & Mark’s Guide to Dodging Disaster 11:10am Stage Fright 1:00pm The World at War 1:50pm Ready Steady Cook 2:15pm Instant Restaurant 3:00pm Live Swimming 4:30pm Cash in the Celebrity Attic 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
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6:00am A Town Called Eureka 7:00am Guinness World Records Smashed! 8:00am Brainiac: Science Abuse 9:00am Oops TV 10:00am Pineapple Dance Studios 11:00am Don’t Forget the Lyrics 12:00pm Sell Me the Answer 1:00pm Malcolm in the Middle 2:00pm A Town Called Eureka 3:00pm Stargate SG-1 4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Malcolm in the Middle
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12:10am Don’t Stop Believers 12:15am SuperCasino 4:00am The Boss Is Coming to Dinner 4:25am Wildlife SOS 4:50am Rough Guide to Journeys 5:05am The New Tomorrow
6:20am What Do Kids Know? 6:45am Funniest Pets and People 7:10am Super Vets 8:00am Casualty 9:00am The Bill 10:00am The Bill 11:00am Casualty 12:00pm Fantasy Homes by the Sea 1:00pm What Do Kids Know? 1:45pm Funniest Pets and People 2:15pm Outtake TV 2:55pm My Family 4:00pm Super Vets 5:00pm What Do Kids Know? 6:15pm 6:55pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm
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Arcade boys setting the Suburbs on fire ARCADE FIRE’S latest album, The Suburbs, was released this week to high acclaim. The Canadian Indie band’s follow-up to 2007’s Neon Bible set the pre-order sales market into overdrive as fans clamoured to get a copy online. So far, the band have released three albums and ten singles, including UK top 40 hits Neighborhood, Wake Up and Rebellion. All seven members of the band are multi-instrumentalists, specialising in the more traditional instruments, and even using the mediaeval wheel-driven fiddle called the hurdy gurdy. The band’s huge appeal stems, undoubtedly, from their legendary live performances and show tours. Although the band are based in the French-speaking, Montreal region of Canada, their material is released exclusively in English. Lead singer Win Butler was born and raised in the US with co-founding member and brother William. They come from a long line of musicians, with grandfather Alvino Rey notching up an impressive 75 years on the road with his Jazz/Swing Orchestra, before his death in 2004. Alvino’s sister was a mem-
ber of the King Sisters, who had a weekly variety TV show in 1950s America. After moving to Canada, the brothers formed Arcade Fire with several other multiinstrumentalists, including Win’s future wife, Regine Chassagne. Her list of instruments includes piano, accordion, drums, xylophone, hurdy gurdy and vocals. Regine ,of Haitian descent, has been active in raising funds for the recent earthquake victims. The new album is hardly a skip through the summer meadows; nor is it a twist-bythe-pool party record. It’s serious, even dreary in parts. But away from the odd baroque track, Butler’s hon-
est vocals and simple stories of growing up and facing life’s responsibilities hit a chord of which U2 would have been proud. Coldplay’s Viva la Vida used strings and other traditional instruments to achieve 2008’s biggest-selling album globally, so diverting from the basic guitars and synthesisers appeals to enough music fans to see Suburbs quite likely take this week’s No1 spot around the world. The band, nominated three times at the Grammys and five times at the Brit’s, have yet to win. But with the release of Suburbs, we should see a lot more of this rather unconventional group.
Jolly Jamaicans A JAMAICAN mento band - the island’s answer to Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club - is embarking on their first ever British tour. The Jolly Boys have a combined age of 382 and make the Rolling Stones look like Jedward - but their age has not dented their enthusiasm or love of music. They have recently signed to the same record label as the Human League and Grace Jones and are hoping that their cover of Amy Winehouse’s Rehab will be a British chart-topper. Albert Minott, the band’s lead singer, said: “I’m enjoying it. Success has taken a long time... there was a point with no money when I thought we may go under but this has happened now and it’s good.” When the group started in 1955 they entertained everyone from Errol Flynn to Elizabeth Taylor during late night rum-fuelled parties across the island. Minott said: “[We] would kill a fat pig and have champagne, wine and gin and rum punch and we would be singing... Errol was great. He liked rum
and Jamaican women - he married one.” But these days they are more likely to be hanging around with Amy Winehouse. Their latest album Great Expectation features a cover version of Rehab as well as Lou Reed’s Perfect Day and Golden Brown by the
has European influences because masters wanted their slaves to entertain them with songs from back home and so bought them British instruments. But when record players became more popular, Jamaicans were more interested in hearing the latest
Stranglers. Winehouse personally gave her stamp of approval to their version of Rehab. Minott said: “She love the way we do it too. You know a little island like Jamaica take a song like that and turn it around. She come and look for us too.” Most people know Jamaica for reggae, ska or dancehall but mento is the island’s traditional folk music. Although African in origin it
music from America so mento’s appeal waned. While 1960s Jamaican music became politicised by reggae artists like Bob Marley, the Jolly Boys became seen as anachronistic. Their latest album shows they are anything but and the old-timers hope to not only introduce mento to a younger generation but are determined to be the oldest swingers in town.
And here’s why they’re Wanted!
Saying Yes to NE-YO NE-YO looks set to prise the No1 singles spot from The Wanted this Sunday as he releases Beautiful Monster ahead of his fourth studio album, Libra Scale.
yet still keeps his individual style essence just below the surface. The American actor, record producer and singer is 31 this year, but still moves around the stage as
The Closer hit-maker has veered away slightly from his R & B roots, citing Ibiza and Europop as his main influences on the latest CD. Like NE-YO’s hero, Michael Jackson, he can morph into different genres with ease,
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though he’s suspended in strings. He is expecting his second child with partner Monyetta Shaw at the end of the year, so touring will be fitted in before December.
LATEST UK boy-band The Wanted debuted at No1 in the singles chart this week with All Time Low. The five-piece group from London, set to bring the boyband back, along with JLS,
were auditioned for Geffen Records, and although they can sing, they are undoubtedly a good-looking, cleancut bunch of lads. X Factor choreographer Brian Friedman was set the task of turning the strangers into one unit, and immediately moved them into a bache-
lor pad in South London. The Wanted have co-written tracks for their forthcoming debut album with guru Cathy Dennis and Robbie’s mate, Guy Chambers. The album is set for release after second single, Heart Vacancy, in October.
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JOE ‘IN MY OPINION’ FERGUSON Weekly Update Email: joe.ferguson@canarianweekly.com
Are they having a laugh? WE are all used to the internet now, in every way possible. No matter what part of our life we are involved in, the internet is used. Thinking of doing something different for dinner? Google it. Where can I get a threemetre-long lead for my plasma TV in Tenerife? Google it. What’s going on in my local paper back home? You get the picture. I have been asked why I don’t do a quiz on the radio show, but it’s far too easy to gather the information you need these days. When I started on radio, the quiz was the big thing. I have given away cars, holidays, bikes - you name it - on the answer of one question. That chapter of people actually thinking for themselves is dead and gone. In a way, the internet has made us all so lazy. But saying that, you and I could not live without it. Personally, I love it and I am not here to damn it. But with all the information we can look at with the click of a mouse comes the rubbish. As far as quite a few people are concerned, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson are living together in a UFO, with the Loch Ness monster as a pet. Don’t believe me? Google it! This golden tool, hidden under the screen in the corner of your room, has been hijacked with those who believe that the 9/11 attacks in 2001 was all the idea of President George Bush Jnr.
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I can officially tell you now that it was not. That moron could not string a sentence together, so do you really expect him to be a mastermind? These psychic mediums making millions in America and, lately, the UK, who ask for your credit-card details before they tell even bigger idiots that their dead loved ones are contacting them with a message, should be put in jail.
to these scam artists, who take the money of other people’s grief by buying an HD television. I have always said that until I interview a ghost on radio, I will always call these people scam artists and liars. But as long as there is internet, a lot of people will log on to these sites, give them a few details and they will be told what they want to hear. Manipulation is also the
sentence for your followers to look on all day. For instance, Katie Price is never off it, and lets her followers know what she is doing and where you can find her that day. Some scruff of a showbiz reporter reads it and a photographer is sent out to take pics for the next day’s edition. Then we have a day of Ms Price giving off that she has no privacy. She would have if
vengeance because again, manipulation along with laziness, has taken over. I have not seen anyone in the high street being annoying and asking for a few minutes of our time to fill out a form. It’s all done online now. The manipulation I am talking about was used last weekend, which made me angry over an online survey. Gavin and Stacy stars James Corden and Matt Horne beat
I was once threatened with legal action from a wellknown, so called “medium” after I called him a liar on air a few years ago. Then he realised that in order to take proceedings against me, he would have to prove that he could actually talk to the dead! Guess what? Nothing ever came of his legal action And he never proved it to me, no matter how many times I asked him to come on my show. Some would say it brings “comfort” to those in mourning. The only comfort it brings is
biggest sin online. We all knew celebrities by the TV shows and movies they were in. Yes, the newspapers reported on these stars as they were then. But not on the scale you get today. And where do the tabloids get most of their information? From Facebook and Twitter. Both social networking, although Twitter is gathering speed as the mouthpiece for Z-List idiots. Whether it be Big Brother or the other thousands of reality shows out there, Twitter is their friend. You simply log into your account and set a
she didn’t reveal all her details, knowing full well that she will be in the papers next day. It used to be the celebs’ agents calling reporters to tell them where their clients were. Not any more, and so many people fall for it. Some well-known people have done away with their agents because the internet does more than they ever did - and at no price! But the biggest thing I have no time for and, as far as I’m concerned, the greatest danger has to be the online surveys. I hate them with a
Morecombe and Wise to be named in a new survey as the greatest-ever comedy duo. Yes, you read that correctly. Horne and Corden, whose BBC3 sketch show was a flop, received 16% of votes in a survey of more than 3,000 people by online TV service www.SeeSaw.com. I thought it might have been some kind of joke, and although the people who voted are a joke, it’s genuinely a straight-up survey. Okay, only 3,000 people took part, but that’s still too many who feel that Morecambe and Wise, who
came close with 15%, are not the true kings of double-act comedy. I am sure a few will disagree with my choice - maybe the Two Ronnies or Laurel and Hardy who would all be in my top three. But you must surely agree that the people who voted for Horne and Corden need help. It just goes to demonstrate the manipulation via online. Corden, after his dreadful ITV World Cup TV show, should just be put out into the wilderness and forgotten for a few years. I love Gavin and Stacey, which he wrote, but it is certainly NOT a classic. All those who voted for these two can’t ever have seen real comedy. And the only place to see these gems from years gone by is on the internet. It really is a vicious circle. In case you’re interested, Little Britain’s David Walliams and Matt Lucas were third with 12% of votes, while Phoenix Nights’ Peter Kay and Paddy McGuinness were voted into fourth place. Peep Show’s David Mitchell and Robert Webb rounded off the top five with 10%. Gavin and Stacey also topped the search for the best comedy catchphrase, with Nessa’s “What’s occurring?” coming in first, ahead of Only Fools And Horses’ Del Boy classic “Lovely Jubbly”. I can think of a classic line for the 16% of those who voted for Horne and Corden as the greatest comedy duo and it ends in “off” Joe
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Work with what you´ve got! IN these times of crisis, there are still people buying properties and, generally, at a much lower price than was previously the case. However, as we all know, the hidden costs such as notary fees and taxes all mount up and have to be taken into consideration. Obviously, all of this affects how much budget is left for other items, such as furniture. In our initial meeting with clients, we first find out what they are using the apartment for: ie, a rental programme, holiday home,
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or as a permanent residence, because this will affect the choice of furniture and fittings. With that in mind, we then try to establish a budget, and then allocate the funds in the most practical way. For example, recent clients bought a lovely property in Tenerife Royal Gardens, a fabulous location and a lovely complex. But they had used more of their budget than anticipated, and there was not much left for fitting it out. We visited the apartment with them, and drew up a plan of action. In this particular case, the sofa bed was of good quality and, structurally, in reason-
able condition, but the upholstery was dated and worn. We decided, therefore, to reupholster the sofa in a light-colour faux leather, which is considerably cheaper than buying a new sofa bed. We made a compact armchair to match, and replaced the heavy curtains with a light, fresh voile. The sun curtains were good enough to use for a while more In addition, we reupholstered the dining chairs to match the sofa, resprayed the sideboard, which was again in good condition but a bit worn, and added some modern abstract pictures with a strong accent colour. Together with a coat of paint, the lounge looked brighter, fresher and much more modern, and they didn’t spend much money. In the bedroom, we supplied new mattresses, again replaced the heavy curtains with light voile (the existing sun curtains provided darkness and privacy), and put in a mirror with a light frame. This was practical, but also maximised the natural light and made the room look bigger. Lighter, washable bedspreads and bright cushions transformed the room. In the hall, again with a coat of paint, we replaced the dated glass ceiling light with a triple-spot, angled on o some metallic wall art, and turned a dingy hallway into an attractive link between lounge and bedroom.
The clients are delighted with the changes, and the rental agents are happy that the property is now of a standard to be rented out without any problems. Next, we organised a plan to continue the refurbishment, but at a pace the clients could afford. Because the apartment they had bought is situated in a very popular complex near to the
beach, the rental prospects are excellent. Based on estimated income, and outgoings for community fees and their small mortgage, we will replace the sun curtains within two months. Within 12 months, there will be enough excess income to replace the sofa bed with a new one in the same colour. In due course, they will con-
tinue to replace pieces of furniture as they can afford it, until the apartment is completely refurbished. So, if your budget is limited, you can still refurb and update you just need to plan carefully, and think in the long term. All of the above items are available at Deco Nuevo, next to Ofipapel in central Los Cristianos.
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DAVID HUDGELL Getting to the root of your gardening problems! Email: David.hudgell@canarianweekly.com
Planting to get FLOWERS over the heat Lambs' ears Lambs' ears are a well-known ground-covering perennial, popular for its soft, fluffy foliage. The leaves are often retained quite late into autumn or winter in mild areas, but the plant is not properly evergreen, and the foliage falls eventually to be replaced by a fresh crop in spring. Plants flower in mid-summer, and the thick silvery-felty stems with knotty buds are quite a feature. The flowers are not very conspicuous, being hidden among the felt. Once established, plants are reasonably drought-tolerant, making this a good choice for a dry sunny border or gravel garden. To propagate, divide as soon as growth begins in spring.
Our climate is hot and dry, due to the proximity of the equator, it’s also worse during the summer months. But some plants still thrive in this climate, which is good as the sun is so hot and strong during this time it’s very difficult to do any gardening. Silver heat-reflectors Aromatic silver-leafed plants, and those with pungent foliage, produce an oily film on their leaves that acts as a sunscreen while minimising water loss. Many are Mediterranean natives and most develop deep root systems that penetrate yards into the ground allowing them to reach water reserves. These root systems may take two or three seasons to develop. Most flower in summer and their sugar-rich nectar pleases the bees. However, these plants do most of their growing during the winter.
Silver and grey leaves dominate this Mediterranean group because this colour absorbs less heat. Some silvery plants have finely divided leaves (like dianthus) and others develop a woolly surface like certain stachys. So if a plant has silver leaves that are either woolly or aromatic it will usually thrive in full sun. Lavender, rosemary, santolina, thyme, cistus, sage, phlomis, most achilleas and artemisia are good examples. Water-storage plants Other plants store water either in their leaves and stems, or in underground tubers, bulbs or rhizomes. Succulents, house leeks (sempervivums) and sedums shrug off drought and never flag, thanks to their plump foliage. Ornamental summer-flowering alliums love a hot spot too. Other plants develop long tap roots as a waterseeking device. Verbascums, many poppies, acanthus, lupins, hollyhocks and lots of umbellifers rely on tapping
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into moisture underground. Native plants from hot spots throughout the world can also survive dry conditions once established. Mexican dahlias, salvias, penstemons and gaura from the inner states of North America have evolved to survive drought. Fluffy pennisetums and fine-leaved stipas, both highly ornamental grasses, also thrive. Should I water? August is not ideal for planting due to the dry conditions, it’s not a good idea unless you can lavish cans of water on your new purchases. If you have to plant, soak the pots in water for several hours first, then water the hole well before planting. Aim to create a leafy canopy whenever possible, with little soil visible between your plants. This will prevent water loss. Water thoroughly in the morning or the evening if needed, but don’t apply miserable amounts. Soak any distressed plants thoroughly
or leave them to send down deeper roots. Gravel gardens A gravel garden is a good idea for sunnier climates, apply the gravel layer to bare soil in weed-free areas: you don’t necessarily need a thick, weed-barrier membrane. Gravel can be reapplied every two years in early spring as it does tend to discolour. When planting, scrape away the gravel and dig the soil into a bucket. Put the plant in the hole and push the gravel back. Gravel works in two ways: in winter it filters rain, which allows sunlovers to overwinter more successfully and in summer it acts as a moisture-conserving mulch. Gravel is an ideal background for bright flowers, but paler whites and yellows can look insipid. One downside is that self-seeding plants (such as eryngiums and some geraniums) can become a problem because gravel is perfect for seedlings.
Mullein This is an eye-catching plant with heavily felted, silver-grey rosettes of large leaves that look outstanding in winter. From these, tall, furry, silvery flower-spikes emerge in early summer. These reach their full height by mid-summer and start to produce a succession of wide-open, yellow flowers which continue into late summer. After flowering, the spikes still look attractive for months before starting to die off. Plants self-seed copiously. If possible leave seedlings where they appear naturally as they are very drought-tolerant.
Lavender This lavender has a strong summer show of richly scented, bluish-purple flowers. They are ideal for sunny, quick-draining Mediterranean-type gardens, or for fringing long borders flanking a path so that visitors can brush their hands along the flowerheads. Since the plants aren't totally hardy, they need a sheltered, sunny position, and in areas with winter frosts, they need to be grown at the foot of a south-facing wall. Give a light all-over trim in early spring to promote lots of new growth.
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CARL PATTISON from Robot, answers your hair questions
DANNI BYRNE Keeping you fit Email: danni.byrne@canarianweekly.com
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Long and luvverly! Top ways to smash
the weight plateau
THE hair desired by most! You strive to have it; you endure hours looking after it, and you will pay hundreds to extend it. I’m talking about long hair, of course! But when you have it, do you know how to look after it? In my opinion, most people with long hair rarely look after it. I see it cut infrequently, unbrushed, in bad condition and, worst of all, just tied up 24/7. Why, when you take years to grow it, do most of you not look after it? Long hair should be treasured and spoiled regularly with cuts, treatments and daily brushing. I often see knots in long hair which I know are weeks old. When brushing this type of hair, use fingers like a rake firstly to remove large knots and tangles. And then, with a soft bristle brush (not plastic), start at the end and work up to the roots, brushing your hair with slow, gentle strokes. Never rip or tug at the hair because it will only break - if your brush is full of hair, then think about why? If you’re going to wash your hair, remove all knots first. Wash it in the shower if you can because throwing your hair forward over the bath will simply tangle it even more. Start by wetting hair thoroughly, and then apply a mild but cleansing shampoo, making sure you massage into the
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Towel drying long hair stops it breaking scalp as well as the hair. Don’t over-rub into the strands as this will tangle the hair, but use gentle, downward motions throughout shampooing. If required, shampoo twice but always rinse well. Try to use a cooler temperature throughout. When conditioning, concentrate on the ends and middle section. Try not to apply too much on the scalp area as this could make it greasy. Detangle the hair with your fingers at first, and then use a very wide tooth comb. Work through from ends to roots and, when totally smooth, rinse and rinse again until the water runs clear. Leaving shampoo or conditioner in the hair can make it look dull. Once rinsed, towel dry by patting and squeezing the hair but NEVER rub, as I’ve warned before, because this breaks the hair. Try to leave it to dry naturally. If you must
dry with a hairdryer, use it on a low heat and don’t over-use. Long hair must be treated with love and care. You’ve grown it for years, so don’t ruin it by neglecting it. Using regular hair masques is a must, but keep colouring to a minimum and try to have a good cut every eight weeks. This will keep the hair in good condition and stop splitends, which are common in longer hair. One last note: please do not become one of the many who have long hair but don’t experiment with it. Long is lovely, but it can be ageing if left to grow too long and too flat. Experiment with layer fringes, etc, and don’t be afraid to try different styling methods, from hairdryer to tongs, straighteners to heated rollers. Remember, long should never be boring!
FOLLOWING my last column, regarding the weight-loss plateau, I have uncovered some important points which may be relevant to you. They won’t all apply, but highlight the ones which do and stick the list somewhere where you can read them. Keep going at it, one at a time, and it will become a habit. Finish one point, then tackle another, and so on. 1. Exercise virgin? Lose it! Feel the burn, and feel it drop off. It seems like a simple place to start, doesn’t it? But you’d be surprised how many people avoid this simple approach to losing that extra chunk of weight. If you don’t exercise whatsoever, then you’re in for a treat. A 20-minute brisk walk or jog daily could help you shift those extra pounds. If you’re not exercising now, you run the risk of not really knowing and feeling the benefits. It can be addictive once you find the right exercise, and there are so many variants that you’re bound to find a real passion for one form. 2. Drink green tea Green tea is rich in antioxidants, so it fights off those nasty, free radicals which affect ageing and potential nasty diseases. Green tea boosts metabolism, so that’s where the weight-loss benefits come in. It also helps to promote oral health by destroying the bacteria that forms plaque, lowers blood sugar levels and prevents Type 2 diabetes. 3. Write everything down
The food diary is the essential free tool, and I should know because I’ve been using food diaries with my clients of years and it works wonders. I ask them to fill in a food diary for seven days and when they return it, they’re normally surprised at what I can pick up on. Write down everything you eat for a week, including the times you eat. Look back at it and mark out the areas you think can be improved and, maybe, find alternatives for those unhealthy bits and bobs. 4. Set targets and beat them A weight-loss plateau is most likely an exercise plateau, so it is important that in order to battle against this, you take extra steps to put your body beyond its normal demands. It’s easy to do this. Rather than moving from one machine to the other, working on each one of 10 minutes here and there, you should start setting mini targets which you can achieve to beat over time. The general rule here is beat your cardiovascular times, distances and intensities and you’re likely to break the weight-loss barrier as well as the exercise one, which is a great feeling. 5. Eat breakfast Yeah, yeah, I’ve heard it all before. “I don’t have enough time”. “I don’t like to eat that early”. Well, if you want to shed that extra weight, I’d seriously advise you ditch watching the late-night film, or get up when the alarm goes off! Missing breakfast is a common mistake for many people.
We need breakfast to give ourselves that morning boost, and to kick-start our metabolic rate. Also, if you miss breakfast, you’re likely to snack on bad foods later in the morning and make uninformed choices at lunch. 6. Eat more By eating too little, your metabolism could be slowing down. That’s a fact because if you’re restricting your calories by too much, then you could put your body into starvation mode, which means that your metabolic rate could be shuddering to a halt. When this happens, the body can start to play tricks and you may find that when you do eat the right number of calories again, the body will store those calories. So the real answer is to eat quality calories regularly to keep the body running at its optimum rate. Getting into a regular routine of healthy eating, snacking on protein, vegetable and good sources of good fats will enable you to break a weight-loss plateau. 7. Lift heavy weights I promise you won’t look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. The more muscle in the body, the higher the metabolic rate, so it makes sense that lifting weights can really boost your chances of breaking that plateau. However, it’s a very common problem that women tend to not lift light weights for the fear of building up big muscles. Women don’t have the same testosterone levels as men, so it’s unlikely that you’ll generate the same build as a man. However, your shape may change once you start lifting weight and in most cases, women love their new muscles, especially in their arms, both biceps (front of the arm) and triceps (back of the arm). 8. Drink more water Hydration really could be holding you back. Obviously, we need water for our bodies to function properly. A way for you to get over that weightloss plateau that’s been bugging you is to ask yourself whether you are really drinking enough. My simple rule is to try to get through at least a couple of litres per day.
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VAL SAINSBURY Keeping her finger on the pulse Email: val.sainsbury@canarianweekly.com
Air-fresheners may be linked to breast cancer higher use because she thinks there is a link between those products and breast cancer. This could have distorted the results.” Jessica Harris, from Cancer Research UK, said: “This small study is linked only to breast cancer among women who believed chemicals could cause breast cancer, and not in women who didn’t think such products caused the disease.”
WOMEN who use household cleaners, air-fresheners and insect repellents regularly double their risk of developing breast cancer. Those who use the products most often are twice as likely to contract the disease as those who handle them sparingly. Air-fresheners and mould and mildew removers had the strongest link, while mothballs and pesticides had little impact on breast cancer risk, according to American researchers. They asked 1,500 women aged between 60 and 80 to recall their cleaning habits, and compared cancer rates for different levels of product use. Study leader Dr Julia Brody said: “Women who reported the highest combined cleaning product use had a doubled risk of breast cancer against those with the lowest reported use. “Use of air fresheners and products for mould and mildew control was associated with increased risk.” He added: “This is the first published report on cleaning product use and risk of breast cancer.” The scientists said many pesticides, household cleaners and air-fresheners contained ingredients known to trigger breast cancer in animals. Some were made with endocrine (hormone) disrupting chemicals (EDCs) which could, theoretically, affect the growth of oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells. More than 45,000 UK women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and Britain’s cancer experts have called for more research, saying the findings were not
conclusive. The researchers from Newton, Massachusetts, interviewed 787 women between 60 and 80 with breast cancer in Cape Cod, and 721 healthy women in the same age group. Air-fresheners doubled breast cancer risk among women in the highest-use group, as did weekly use of mould-and-mildew removers. The scientists said airfresheners commonly contained hormone-disruptors such as synthetic musks. The fresheners may also contain chemicals called terpenes, which could react with ozone to form cancer triggers such as formaldehyde, benzene and styrene. Their work, published in the journal Environmental Health, acknowledged that the results might be swayed by “recall bias” because they depended on answers to questions. For instance, women who blamed chemical pollutants
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for their breast cancer might be more likely to report high usage of cleaning products. Dr Brody said it was also true that women with cancer, who gave a lot of thought to the cause of their disease, may be more likely to recall their use of cleaning products accurately. “Because exposure to chemicals from household cleaning products is a biologically plausible cause of breast cancer and avoidable, associations reported here should be further examined,” said the researchers. Dr Caitlin Palframan, policy manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said: “This study doesn’t provide convincing evidence that exposure to household cleaning products is linked to breast cancer. “The research relies on a woman remembering past use of cleaning products. It suggests a woman reports
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Al fresco eating WITH the warm weather more and more of us are choosing to eat ‘al fresco.’ Warm in flavour matching the sunny weather Mediterranean dishes are quick to make and not necessarily calorie laden, so why not hold an impromptu party and impress your friends or just make a romantic supper for two – up to you. In Spain evening meals are often lighter than pre-siesta lunch. That’s why tapas dishes are so popular. Favourites such as savoury meat balls or paella are easy to make and easy to share. Albondigas are great to make extra and freeze when you’re stuck for a supper idea, paella is a brilliant solu-
tion for feeding a crowd. ALBÓNDIGAS (Savoury meatballs) Make double and freeze for a delicious supper on standby WORTH THE EFFORT! Serves 4 Ready in about 50 minutes, plus 1-2 hours chilling 1lb 12oz/794 extra lean minced pork 3 garlic cloves crushed 1 egg yolk 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the sauce Fry Light 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
¼ tsp artificial sweetener 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper Large handful of fresh flatleaf parsley, finely chopped 1. Put the mince, garlic, egg yolk and spices in a bowl and, using your fingers, mix until well combined. Season, cover and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours. 2. To make the sauce, heat a large frying pan sprayed with Fry Light and add the onion and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, sweetener and paprika and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. For the meatballs, make small balls from the mince mixture (allow 5-6 per serv-
ing). Add the meatballs to the sauce in a single layer and stir gently. Continue to cook over a gentle heat for 12-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat and season to taste. Serve in warmed bowls, scattered with the chopped parsley. VALENCIAN PAELLA Paella rice is a medium –grain variety – it absorbs liquid well and has a slightly sticky consistency when it’s cooked. SIMPLE! Serves 6 Ready in about 1 hour 10 minutes Fry Light Salt and freshly ground black pepper 11oz/312g skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into
bite-size pieces 1 large onion, roughly chopped 1 red pepper deseeded and roughly chopped 1 yellow pepper deseeded and roughly chopped 3½oz /100g chorizo sausage cut into small pieces 2 garlic cloves crushed 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika A large pinch of saffron threads 7oz/198g tomatoes, roughly chopped 1¾ pt/994ml hot chicken or vegetable stock 13oz/369g paella rice 8 large raw tiger prawns, shells on 2½oz/71g fresh or frozen peas 1 lemon, cut into wedges A small handful of fresh flatleaf parsley 1. Spray a large paella or non stick frying pan with Fry Light and place over a high heat. Season the chicken and add to the pan. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes or until sealed and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. Add the onion, peppers, and chorizo to the pan and stir fry over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Next add the garlic, paprika and saffron and cook for another minute. Put the chicken back in the pan, followed by the tomatoes, stock and some seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes. 3. Stir in the rice. Bring everything back up to the boil, give a final stir and simmer, still uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Add the prawns and peas to the pan and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked, adding a little more hot stock if needed. Turn the prawns over halfway through the cooking time (they will turn pink when cooked). 4. Remove the pan from the heat and cover with a clean tea towel for 5-10 minutes to absorb some of the steam. Garnish the paella with lemon wedges and scatter with fresh parsley. Serve at the table into warmed bowls.
Taxing times for Ramsey CELEBRITY chef Gordon Ramsay has been dealt a further financial blow after his company was allegedly hit with a demand for more than $2 million in unpaid taxes. The U.S. authorities have sent the fraught British chef’s firm three outstanding tax bills in the last eight months.
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The most recent demand, sent last month, totalled a massive $484,500. A spokesperson for Gordon Ramsay Holdings confirms the taxes are not the reality TV star’s personal liabilities. The spokesperson said “This relates specifically to a restaurant operation in New York which has been restructured. Conversations are in hand with U.S. authorities to settle outstanding corporate liabilities.”
The news comes just two days after Ramsay was forced to shut down his restaurant in Cape Town, South Africa, last Friday.
Ramsay has recently been hit with a series of lawsuits over allegedly unpaid bills fuelling rumours that his business empire is in trouble.
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Puzzle
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New! Sudoku - X The rules of sudoku X are simple - just enter the numbers 1 - 9 once in each row, column and 3 x 3 square within the sudoku X puzzle grid. In addition to standard sudoku, the numbers must only occur once in each side of the 'X' that is marked on the grid. Use logic alone to deduce where each of these numbers must be placed in every cell of a puzzle.
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Horoscopes of the week Leo
Virgo Aug-24-Sept-23 With Saturn’s arrival in Libra, you can now regulate earnings and balance the books better. Meanwhile, pressure is put on by a group of people you may feel ought to know better. Emotions run high, and it could be suggested that you are not keeping to a brief or promise. Of course, it may be true that you, too, are expecting too much. But perhaps it’s because you really are a nice person that you are prepared to accept the criticism without complaint. Libra Sept 24-Oct 23 A long-term friendship could suddenly develop into something more now. You could see this person in a new light and realise that this is a very attractive human being. It might come as a shock to you, however, and the idea could take a little time to get used to. Don’t ignore it for that reason. Just approach with caution and see where it takes you. Go with the flow! Scorpio Oct 24-Nov 22 Too much is on your mind right now, and so you could have trouble sleeping. When you do manage to drop off, you could experience bizarre dreams. This is the only downside to your present situation, however. Everything else should be going very well. It might help to take a walk at night before you go to bed. This clears your head, gets the endorphins going, and works off excess energy Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 21 The Moon moves into Sagittarius after a whirlwind tour through. You may feel lighter and more
buoyant under the influence of this cheerful sign. It will be easy to be optimistic and hope for the best as new energy enters your life, introducing you to some exciting possibilities for expansion. Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20 Hard work on a particular enterprise for too long a time could finally lead to an increase in income. Creativity or innovation could be involved. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself on the receiving end of compliments. You will be feeling proud and confident, and you certainly have good reason. Buy yourself a present. Take your partner out for a celebration this week.. You deserve it. Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 You are adventurous at the calmest of times. You could be feeling especially daring. You might be tempted to make some radical changes in your life, particularly where your profession is concerned. You could decide to make your living in an offbeat way, or possibly move to a place you’ve never considered before. Think about it for a few days. The impetus might pass. If it doesn’t, then follow your heart. Pisces Feb 20-Mar 2 You tend to be rather intuitive, but this weeky your psychic abilities could seem more focused than usual. You’re better able to tune in to thoughts, feelings, and events. If you’re known for offering advice to friends and colleagues at times, this is a good period for it, because you’re apt to be more accurate than usual. Don’t do too many or you could lose your focus and not do anyone else any good. Work
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Aries Mar 21-April 20 Your mind is apt to be turning to discussions of money. Conversations, perhaps job related, perhaps social encounters with friends, could turn to the subject of new income opportunities through modern technology. This is a good time to look into such matters, although you’ll probably want to consider several before making a decision. Unless you absolutely know what you want, shop around!
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Weekly Quiz 30-Second Brain Training Music of the Nineties
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July 24-August 23 A new opportunity could come your way today. It might seem like a dream come true, the chance you’ve been waiting for, but you’ll still want to think about it a bit. The reason is that it could well disrupt your life, including your romantic circumstances. Before you commit to anything, check the facts carefully to make sure it’s as good as it seems. Either way, you’ll be glad you did..
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3) Which band had Top Ten singles with All That She Wants, Don’t Turn Around and Cruel Summer?
Taurus, April 21-May 21 Demands on your wallet, your time and your patience appear to be on the rise in the next few days. After all is said and done, though, your wisdom and generosity (or lack of it) may be scrutinised by several members. Issues with in-laws need careful forethought and possibly kid-leatherglove handling, especially female members.
4) Which aria from Turnadot became popular after being used for television coverage of the 1990 World Cup?
Gemini May 22-June 21 Letters, phone calls, or e-mails from afar could put you in touch with new, interesting people. These people could well bring some fascinating ideas your way. Shared knowledge can lead to mutual advancement on material and spiritual levels. This process just might turn a casual acquaintance into a firm friend. Expect a lot of contact with these people for a long time to come. Enjoy your day.
6) Which singer was the subject of a tribute concert at Wembley Stadium on 20th April 1992?
Cancer June 22-July 23 The current aspects encourage cultivating your spirituality, Cancer. However advanced you are on your spiritual journey, there are revelations, awakenings, and new experiences waiting. Visit a church or a secluded spot in nature that speaks to you and soak up the energy. Indulge in some investigation. Check out some books on spirituality and symbols, and pay attention to your dreams
8) Who premiered sequels to his famous 1973 debut album at Edinburgh Castle in 1992 and Horse Guards Parade in 1998?
5) Which controversial Irish singer refused to collect Grammy and Brit Awards and tore up a photograph of the Pope on live television?
7) Which single jumped onstage and wiggled his backside in protest at Michael Jackson’s performance of Earth Song at the 1996 Brit Awards?
What better way to train your brain. Starting at the left with the number provided, work across each of these lines applying the mathematical instructions to your running total. Don´t reach for the calculator - that´s cheating! Write your final answer in the last box of the line. Aim to complete each round in about 30 seconds. Good Luck! BEGINNER STARTER NUMBER
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On the Fringe - Edinburgh AUGUST is a difficult month to travel in. In Europe, August is very busy, millions of holidaymakers from all over the world invade beaches and hinterland of southern Europe. The climate is conducive to travel in, however, with some areas heavily affected by the heat wave (Andalusia, southern Italy, Greece, etc.). Northern Europe is very nice and summer is the ideal time to visit more countries usually cold and wet, such as Ireland, Scotland or the Netherlands. In Scotland this month the Edinburgh Festival Fringe commences, in its 64th year, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe launches its biggest and most exciting line-up to date comprising a staggering 2,453 shows. With the number of shows increasing by 17 percent on last year’s total, the 2010 programme ensures that the Fringe offers the world’s best and most original comedy, theatre, dance and physical theatre, events, exhibitions, children’s shows, music, musicals and opera.
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With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, the City of Edinburgh offers the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. Explore Edinburgh at your leisure, you’ll see views that make for perfect picture postcards, mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. The area has many historic towns and scenic villages, which are great for exploring. From award winning beaches, championship golf courses
and some of Scotland’s most impressive visitor attractions the Lothians offer plenty of things to see and do. Kath M Mainland, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: “The 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme yet again exemplifies why the Fringe is the world’s leading arts festival. As you’ll see from this year’s programme, Edinburgh in August will be bursting with the most talented artists from every area of the arts world. Nowhere else can you see such a variety of world class talent and range of shows that are guaranteed to engage, excite and delight. “As the largest arts festival, the Fringe attracts performers and audiences from every
corner of the world. I look forward to welcoming them to Edinburgh and kicking off what is set to be the biggest and most exciting Fringe to date.” Minister for Culture, Fiona Hyslop MSP said: “As the largest arts festival in the world, the Fringe is an excellent platform for talented performers and organisations to shine on an international stage. I am delighted that our Expo Fund – through the Made in Scotland showcase – is promoting Scottish-based work at the Fringe and raising the profile of our world-class talent internationally.” Featuring 2,453 shows this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme is ready to delight audiences from all
over the world for three weeks in August. This year’s shows include Platform in association with Giant’s The Songbird: A Tone Poem (Royal Botanic Gardens), Scottish Dance Theatre (Zoo Southside), Colette Sadler/Stammer Productions with Musical (Zoo Southside) and plan B’s A Wee Home From Home (Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides). In 2010 several venues are celebrating anniversaries. Bedlam is 30 years old, as is Assembly. Gilded Balloon celebrates 25 years on the Fringe and Zoo Venues turns 10. The Edinburgh Comedy Awards also celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. 2010 is also a momentous year for Tony Tanner, who returns to the Fringe after 47 years and a successful Hollywood career with Charlatan (Assembly). Alongside the reams of talent gracing the stages all over Edinburgh the Fringe is delighted to welcome some new venues to this year’s programme, such as The Pleasance at Ghillie Dhu. Assembly is in a new space in Princes St Gardens, and Leith hosts the Mary of Guise Barge at The Shore. Hill Street Theatre reopens its doors to
Fringe audiences this year under the artistic management of ReMarkable Arts. The festival is a great way to see the sites in Edinburgh. FRINGE FACTS 2010: Fringe 2010 features 40,254 performances of 2,453 shows in 259 venues Comedy makes up 35% of the programme as it did last year, followed closely by Theatre with 29% (up 1% from last year). Music is next with 16% and then Musicals & Opera with 5%, both the same as last year. Dance & Physical Theatre is down 0.5% at 4.5%. Events are up by 0.5% to 4.5% while Children’s shows continue to make up 4% of the programme and Exhibitions make up the final 2% of the programme. An estimated 21,148 performers will take to the stage in Fringe 2010, compared to 18,901 in 2009 and 18,792 performers in 2008. 558 shows at Fringe 2010 are absolutely free, compared to 465 last year. The Fringe has a 75% market share of all attendance at Edinburgh’s year-round festivals and annually generates around £75 million for the Edinburgh and Scottish economy.
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Stylish are Kia out to quash the opposition IS KIA’S Sportage finally living up to its name? The third generation of Kia’s compact SUV has landed in the UK, with style and low cost top of the agenda. The Sportage is already Kia’s biggest-seller in Europe and a big success story for the firm. And with this all-new model, they are poised to take an even bigger chunk of the Qashqai’s dominance. With good looks, a wide choice of efficient petrol and diesel engines plus Kia’s unique seven-year warranty, it gives
buyers of more premium compact SUVs something to think about. The overhauled exterior is a sleeker and more enticing proposition. Up front, the new family grille gives the car an uncluttered nose, while a dynamic shoulder line and tapered roofline help to create a sporty profile. At the rear, although the styling is neat and tidy, the inspiration has obviously been taken from Audi, who used to employ design boss Peter Schreyer. The Sportage, longer, wider but lower by six centimetres than the car it replaces, the new model has a noticeably more stable stance.
And first impressions are that it has a presence closer to a car than a lofty off-roader. Inside the Korean-spec test car, the dash plastics are
harder and scratchier than you’d imagine. However, Kia insist that the quality will improve for European-spec cars built in Slovakia. Other than that, the
dash is well laid-out. There’s an abundance of storage spaces and there’s impressive roominess and boot space. From launch, (prices from around a modest £19,000 or
23,000 euros) two 2.0-litre engines will be available a petrol model with 161bhp and the diesel. Both have the option of two or four-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. Later in the year, a 138bhp direct-injection 1.6 GDI and a 113bhp 1.7 CRDi will also arrive in the showrooms. The equipment includes keyless-entry, trip computer, electric and heated wing mirrors, air-con, six-speaker radio CD and iPod connector. And with a top speed of 112mph, 0-62mph in 12.1secs and around 45mpg for the 2.0litre turbo-diesel, these impressive economy figures speak for themselves.
Green Fabio is far from taxing THE new Skoda Fabia Greenline II is the most environmentallyfriendly car ever to wear the famous Skoda badge. This second-generation Greenline is powered by a new three-cylinder, turbocharged, high-pressure, direct-injection engine which returns a fabulous 83.1mpg) and produces CO emissions of only 89g/km. That even beats the VW Polo Blue Motion, whivh uses the same engine, and those CO emissions in the UK means the Fabia Greenline II is exempt from road tax. It costs from around £12,000 (14,525 euros), and the five-door estate comes complete with £800 (968 euros) of extra standard equipment over the model which it replaces. That includes cruise control, ESP, stop-start function, tyre-pressure monitor (TPM) and an alarm with tilt sensor. One of the biggest technological changes to boost fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions is the introduction of the stop-start system. It operates automatically,
turning the engine off when the driver stops the vehicle, engages neutral and releases the clutch. then restarting when the driver engages the clutch. This system can improve fuel consumption by up to 4.2mpg on a combined cycle, or 7.7mpg in city traffic. On a single 45-litre tank of fuel, the Greenline II delivers an amazing range of 932 miles (combined cycle). Other technologies introduced to improve fuel economy are energy recuperation, which uses the vehicle’s kinetic energy for battery recharging; a lowered and aerodynamically-covered chassis, and low-rolling-resistance tyres. The Fabia Greenline II will
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Hammers A overcome early shock THE Oasis Fm Pool League’s new season is underway, and defending champions, the Tenerife Hammers A, had a real scare on opening night. The eel-munchers struggled for form in Los Cristianos against Division One new boys Summerlands Allstars and looked sunk at the halfway point. But they battled back from 4-3 down to sneak a 6-4 win. The ‘Superstars’ posted their intent by whitewashing Dreamers Bar, despite being without the holidaying ‘Penguin’, and Palms A were full value for their 9-1 win at Cloughies’ Bar 180 A.
Men of Atlantis Bar 180 B and Trap Door started with fine wins, while 8 Ball Massive were the only promoted side to pick up three points. Division Two started with Tenerife Hammers B scoring a magnificent 9-1 win over new boys Inn The Pink. Hammers B are looking to reclaim their top-flight status this season and they made the perfect start. Nauta B, Legends B, Target Rangers and Toscales Tangos were also impressive, while Bar 180C and Lupain sneaked close victories. Newcomers Barracuda Bandits and Bar Tasca played out a tight draw, which would have pleased both sides.
Chelsea and United won’t be supplying much charity
WHAT with the World Cup, it seems as though the last football season has just ended. But League and Cup winners Chelsea raise the curtain on the 20102011 season this Sunday (8th Aug). They face Premier League runners-up Manchester United in the traditional FA Community Shield showdown at Wembley Stadium. The match kicks off at 3pm (penalties if it’s all-square after 90 minutes), and what is intended to be a gentle stroll in the sunshine between the country’s top two sides will be far from that, considering the recent history between Chelsea and United. The FA Community Shield (formerly the FA Charity Shield) is always the opening game of the English domestic season. It’s a showpiece event contested between the previous
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season’s Premier League champions and English FA Cup winners. When a team claim both trophies, as Chelsea did last season, the opponents are the Premier League runnersup. The match usually draws a capacity Wembley crowd of up to 90,000 spectators. The Community Shield is sponsored by fast-food chain McDonald’s and the current holders are Chelsea, who beat Manchester United on penalties in 2009, following a 2-2 draw in Carlo Ancelotti’s first game as manager at Stamford Bridge. Match officials are Andre Marriner (referee), Jake Collin and Adam Watts (assistant referees), Mike Jones (fourth official) and Simon Long (reserve official). The Football Association will distribute all proceeds to charitable projects across England, and over £2 million is expected to be donated. For further information on Community Shield 2010 tickets, go to www.thefa.com.
Oasis Fm Pool League - week 1 results Division 1 results
Division 2 results
8 Ball Massive 6-4 Legends A Bar 180 A 1-9 Palms Bar A Bar La Cana 3-7 Rat Pack Dreamers 0-10 S’lands Superstars Men of Atlantis 7-3 Toscales Old Boys Phoenix Knights 5-5 Terrace Bar A S’lands Allstars 4-6 Tenerife Hammers A Target Bar 2-8 Bar 180 B Trap Door 7-3 Nauta A
Barracuda Bandits 5-5 Bar Tasca Connors 3-7 Target Rangers Legends B 7-3 Phoenix Potters Nauta B 8-2 Gaffers Summerland Elite 10-0 Premier Ten Hammers B 9-1 Inn The Pink Ten Hammers C 4-6 Lupain Terrace B 4-6 Bar 180 C Toscales Tangos 7-3 Barracuda Hunters
Surfers net gets 5 hits! Division 2 Bar 180 B 7-1 Our Place Playgirls Barracuda Hunters 5-3 Amigos Bad Girls Gaffers 7-1 La Caña Lancers Marilyns P-P Yelas Bar Naughty Nautas B P-P Barracudarts Boys Nautas Nutters C 6-2 Woodys B Rood B 5-3Our Place Naturals Tenerife Sun 7-1 Phoenix Flames The Knights B 5-3The Tavern
Division 1 Exiles 6-2 Heroes Sports Bar Our Place Flukers 0-8 Bar Nauta A Phoenix Bar 5-3 X-Men Silver Surfers 5-3 Rood A Strikers Bar 3-5 Toscales Ensecan Sundowners 1-7 Tenerife Sons Target Bar B 8-0 The Knights A Toscales Allsorts 2-6 Bar 180 A Woody´s A 2-6 Target Bar A Division 2
Division 1 POS 1 Exiles Bar 2 Bar Nauta A 3 Bar 180 4 Phoenix Bar 5 Tenerife Sons 6 Target Bar A 7 Woody´s A 8 Toscales Allsorts 9 X-Men 10 Rood A 11 Silver Surfers 12 Toscales Ensecan 13 Target Bar B 14 Sundowners 15 Heroes Sports Bar 16 Strikers Bar 17 Ourplace Flukers 18 The Knights A
Pld 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 72 80 80 80 80 80 80 72
Sing 42 38 34 33 31 30 29 28 25 20 19 17 20 20 18 18 13 10
INTERNET technology is a wonderful thing in this age we live in. Indeed, the Oasis Fm Darts League would be rather difficult to run without it. And it was at the IP address of the Silver Surfers in Los Abrigos that another wonderful thing was up-loaded. With only four players, the home side aimed their popup blocker at Rood A and took five mega byte points. Captain Andy beat Luc, and the visitors were re-booted back to Las Americas with their dongle between their legs! Heroes sports bar were happy with the two points they earned at leaders Exiles, although Del Boy made it tough for them by hitting another maximum. Tenerife Sons continued
Dbles 16 13 15 16 14 12 9 10 6 10 10 11 8 7 6 4 6 5
Treb 8 9 8 8 8 6 5 4 4 5 4 5 3 2 3 3 1 4
180’s PTS 4 66 2 60 3 57 3 57 3 53 0 48 1 43 1 42 1 35 4 35 0 33 0 33 2 31 0 29 0 27 0 25 0 20 1 19
their good run with a 7-1 thumping of Sundowners, Bill earning the headlines with two180s for them. Bar 180 A travelled up to Valle San Lorenzo and had their clinical finishing and Richie’s 180 to thank as they came home with a 6-2 win. Target A blamed their finishing at Woodys A for not collecting all eight points, but they still managed a fine 6-2 result, which cements them firmly in sixth spot. Ensecan leapfrogged over Target B as they squeaked home 5-3. The Phoenix Bar had to raise the pool-table lamp, and turn off the ceiling fans to prevent serious injury, while they enjoyed the company of Big John and the lads from the X-Men. But with Steve Jones and Nick being right on top of their game, the home side secured a 5-3 victory.
POS Pld 1 Barracudarts Boys 72 2 Nautas Nutters C 80 3 Gaffers 80 4 Bar 180 B 80 5 Yelas Bar 72 6 Tenerife Sun 80 7 Ourplace Naturals 80 8 The Tavern 72 9 Rood B 80 10 Naughty Nautas B 72 11 Barracuda Hunters 72 12 The Knights B 80 13 Woody´s B 80 14 Amigos Bad Girls 80 15 Phoenix Flames 80 16 Marilyns 72 17 Ourplace Playgirls 80 18 La Caña Lancers 64
Sing 36 37 32 34 30 30 26 24 20 26 21 20 16 17 18 15 15 14
Things are starting to hot up at the top of Division 2, and it’s not just the weather! Bar 180’s Martin hit a 180 and Alan checked out on 98 as they thumped the Playgirls 7-1. That put them in fourth position, only one point behind Gaffers, who also moved up to third place with an emphatic 7-1 win over La Caña Lancers. Second-place Nauta Nutters played Woodys B in very warm conditions, but it was no sweat for Dale and his team as they claimed a 62 win. Barracuda Hunters enjoyed the company of the Amigos Bad Girls and a great night was had by all. The Hunters, though, proved to be just a bit too strong for the opposition and bagged a 5-3 win. A hotly-contested local derby on the Golf del Sur between Knights B and The
Dbles 17 14 17 12 11 14 14 12 10 6 9 6 6 5 3 8 5 4
Treb 6 7 6 8 7 3 2 6 6 3 4 5 6 5 4 1 3 2
180’s PTS 0 59 2 58 1 55 2 54 0 48 1 47 0 42 0 42 0 36 1 35 0 34 0 31 0 28 0 27 0 25 0 24 0 23 0 20
Tavern saw a revitalised Knights B team keep up their recent good form as they emerged victorious 5-3. Recent history repeated itself in Silencio as Tenerife Sun and the Phoenix Bar squared up in a battle between the secondstring teams. Only Bad Mamma Maddie recorded a point for the Flames in their 7-1 defeat. Over in Las Americas, Rood B took on Ourplace Naturals in a tense, mid-table battle. Connie and her team belied their slightly lower league position and fought hard for a worthy 5-3 triumph. Naturals’ Grandad, admitted the result could have been better had he not played! By Geoff Huxtable
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Villa Tagoro, 1 bed, spacious apt 525€
Cho, Parque de la Reina 3 bed, 2 bath, detatched house unfurnished 700€ plus bills
Paloma Beach, Los Cristianos, 1 bed sea views 550€ La Conception, Las Chafiras 3
Jardin San Miguel, Las Chafiras 3/4 bed townhouses, 2 bath from 800€
MORE RENTAL PROPERTYS URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR WAITING CLIENTS
TWO BED APARTMENT, BALCON DEL ATLANTICO, TORVISCAS ALTO Spacious two bed, two bath apartment with separate utility room and large terrace with stunning views. 750 euros per month.
STUDIO, OCEAN VIEW SAN EUGENIO ALTO Spacious studio with balcony and separate large terrace. Immaculate condition and fully furnished.
400€ per month including up to 50€ for electric and water.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR QUALITY PROPERTIES FOR LONG TERM RENT IN THE LOS CRISTIANOS, LAS AMERICAS, SAN EUGENIO AREAS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENT OUT ON A LONG TERM BASIS.
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Corner Shower cubicle 70 x 70 and shower tray 70 x 70, 50 euros. PS2 Games 3 euros each call for list of 44 games. PS1 Games 2 euros each call for list of 60 games. Two PS1 consoles 5 euros each. Girls Barbie bike with stabilisers 15 euros. Barbie three wheel scooter 10 euros. Thomas the tank engine three wheel scooter 10 euros. Call 637 287 439 or 922 711 161. Changing table with adaptable bath and storage room 25 euros. Cold water steriliser 5 euros. 2 Mothercare bottles 5 euros. Baby’s boy and girl clothes 0-36 mths - bodies, pyjamas, suits, leggings, tights, skirts, 1 euro each. Cook steamer 20 euros. Tel 687 963 121.
Fibreglass boat (12ft), trailer and engine (3.5 Evinrude), recently re sprayed and engine serviced. No licence required to take this boat on the sea, 500 euros. Tel 617 454 787 Guitar electric stratocaster with case and stand 150 euros. Roland 24” vinyl cutter/plotter, 500 euros. Perspex sheets 3 @ 2m x 1.5m 30 euros each. 6 x office chairs with metal frames and blue fabric seats 70 euros. Set of 5 stacking storage boxes sizes from 16cm to 31cm cubed, suede and leather outside, Burberry check inside 30 euros. 72pce cutlery set by Berghoff in blue leather briefcase, 100 euros. Approx 15 corrugated plastic sheets suitable for signs 60 x 120cm 50 euros. Beautiful J G Durand Crystal water jug 30 euros and decanters for wine, whiskey and sherry, 40 euros each. Compendium of games in leather case, dice, backgammon, chess, checkers, dominoes, 10 euros. Tel 922 738 924 or 634 315 170. 2 single beds, perfect condition, 40 euros or both for 70 euros. Callao Salvaje Tel 650 905 805 5 filter reverse Osmosis water filter, 225 euros. Tel 666 823 821 Gas bottle domestic silver 50 euros. Grundig sky box (old type) 20 euros or 60 euros for the two. Tel 649 529 703 after 5pm.
Silver crest juicer with extra large funnel for whole fruit, 2 power speed settings, practical juice and residue containers, 20 euros. 2 portable colour TV’s, 10 euros each. Childs stair gate, one bolt missing but can be used, 10 euros. Chicco “mulitway” from birth buggy complete with cosy toes, newborn head support and rain cover, orange and navy blue mint condition, 100 euros no offers. Bambini double buggy black and beige both seats fully reclinable sun hoods feeding trays – drink dips, under buggy storage, lightweight, 100 euros. Tel 922 739 500 Toshiba HDD/DVD Video Recorder with 160GB built in hard drive, digital TV tuner plus remote and original instruction manuals. Receives Spanish digital TV. Excellent condition. 100 euros. Tel 922 138 481 White sideboard, 2 doors and 3 shelves, 25 euros. Single bed with clean mattress, 190cm x 90, 25 euros. Ladies mountain bike 18 speed, great condition, back rack, 100 euros. Pine headboard, 240cm long, good condition, 20 euros. Tel 600 700 521 Floor tiles 28 beige with white marble effect, each 44cm square, suit small room or terrace, 10 euros. Tel 697 746 885
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Sony Videocamera, Handycam DCR-DVD92E, 2 yrs old, with mini DVD. Touch LCD screen. 20x optical zoom. Dolby Digital. Video light. Immaculate condition. All cables and in original box, 150 euros. Panasonic digital camera, 3,2mpx.Lithium battery. Software and memory cards included, 40 euros. Or all together 180 euros. No offers. Tel 664 516 699.
with Wii fit and accessory pack, 150 euros. Tel 922 785 026 or 648 435 542.
Teak rectangular patio table and 4 chairs 220 euros. Teak high round table and 2 high stalls with arms 145 euros. 4 seater blue fabric sofa 195 euros. 2 x single beds 100 euros. 150cm double bed with divan base and mattress 175 euros. Mexican pine double wardrobe 225 euros. Tel 659 731 832. Cream fabric sofa bed with washable covers, as new, 225 euros. Pine table and 6 chairs 175 euros. Yamaha PSR170 keyboard with stand 195 euros. 36” Thompson TV black (not flat screen) 145 euros. Brown cane conservatory suite vgc, 2 chairs and 1 x 3 sofa 325 euros. Top loader washing machine Candy 165 euros. AEG Lavatherm Tumble dryer 165 euros. Tel 922 720 493. 20” silver Sony TV with remote control, perfect working order, 30 euros. Tel 922 391 793 or 667 372 871. White glass top coffee table, 15 euros. Wrought iron and bamboo CD rack, 15 euros. Britax/Romer King car seat for 9-18kg, 45 euros. White cot fully dressed with quack bedding and accessories, 95 euros. Brother T106 fax/answering machine, 45 euros. Peg Perego musical rocking highchair, 55 euros. Toddler bed guard, 10 euros. Graco playpen, Wendy house UV protected roof, 45 euros. Toy box full of baby toys, 10 euros. Tel 661 907 336.
Gas bottle with control valve, 30 euros. Tel 922 691 628 Han glider to carry weight 50 to 95k, 100 euros ono. Tel 922 170 132
English keyboard/mouse, kettle, parasol, patio chairs, table, AC adaptor D, C 12 v/18/9 many more from 2 to 15 euros each. Playstation 2, 30 euros. 14 computer monitor, 25 euros Black & Decker charges 6 euros. Mountain bike, 40 euros. Video recorders, 10 euros. Hammer drill 20 euros. Fax telephone machine, 20 euros. Table fan, 15 euros. Round pine dining table and 4 chairs 40 euros. Electric hand mixer, 15 euros. Tel 679 788 586
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3 in 1 “Prenatal” pram, light blue and choc brown 75 euros ono. Wooden cot with adjustable height, excellent condition, 100 euros. Moses basket, Cream and beige, excellent condition, 60 euros Tel 677 401 970 Brushed stainless steel cooker hood/extractor fan 3 speeds including light, excellent condition, 40 euros. Whirlamatic rotating disc floor cleaner, with large water/polish/soad tank. For use with marble, stone, ceramic or tiles. Can be used wet or dry to strip, clean and polish surfaces to an industrial standard, 275 euros ono. Back seat bench for VW Transporter (T4) including all fittings and mounts. bench consists of 3 seats in excellent condition 85 euros. Tel 696 656 053 or 922 748 947.
cot mobile, 15 euros. Avent microwave steriliser 5 euros. Mothercare bottles x 2, 5 euros. TENS machine, boxed with instructions 40 euros. Bambino Mio reusable nappy set incl 8 nappy covers, 26 cotton nappies, 1 pack Mio liners 40 euros. Bonito charcoal BBQ 20 euros. 2 x boys outfits, shirt and trousers, suit age 3, BNWT 10 euros. Tel 922 782 679 (Adeje)
3 Disc changer + remote and speakers, 60 euros. TV table silver, 25 euros. Hoover, 20 euros. 3 golf stick 8 euros. Suit case, parasol, patio chairs + table, amp + speakers from 5 to 50 euros each. 14 TV + remote, 20 euros. 21 TV, 20 euros. Mini oven, 20 euros. BBQ, 10 euros. Mini gas bottle, 25 euros. Mixed box of boys toys, 15 euros. Telefonica ADSL kits, 10 euros. Stainless steel electric for ring hob 50 euros. Adult books from 50 cents each. Hoover 25 euros. Laptop accessories, 15 euros. Playstation 2, 30 euros. Golf clubs with bag 70 euros. Tel 649 952 411. Curtains long length wide 5 euros. Sofa bed, 2 video recorders. Headboards, buggy, Playstation 3 games, 10 euros each. Microwave stainless steel, 40 euros. Microwave white 25 euros. Hoover, 25 euros. Fridge, 50 euros. Fridge freezer, 180 euros. AMP and speakers, 29 TV silver with remote 80 euros. DVD player + remote 25 euros. 14,TV with remote, 20 euros. Baby pushchair 6 euros. PC monitor & table, 10 euros each. Tel 922 795 592 3 domestic silver gas bottle, 35 euros each. Steam iron, 4 euros. 14” TV, microwave, CD, stereo radio cassette recorder, 15 euros each. 29” TV silver, 60 euros. 21” TV, 20 euros. Sandwich toaster, 5 euros. Built in oven, 25 euros. Sony 3 disc changer tuner band/tape A/B with 2 speakers & remote control for 70 euros. CD, stereo radio cassette recorder, 15 euros. English computer key boards, mouse, electric kettles, citrus juicer, 5 euros each. Birdcage, 10 euros. Tel 686 336 904.
PS2 plus 20 games including Need 4 Speed Carbon Collectors Edition plus many more 2 Controllers, 1 memory card 8 MB, 1 eyetoy plus eyetoy chat, 17 PS2 demo disks 75 euros. Tel 922 739 205 or 628 666 329
Pair of technics 1210 mk 2 turntables excellent condition (hardly used) 475 euros. Ecler smac pro20 mixer, 90 euros. Pioneer A-209R amplifier with remote excellent condition, 80 euros. King size headboard beige floral fabric with cane trim 200x95 cm and matching bedside tables with glass top 65x50x50 cm, 30 euros. Tel 608 223 156 or 922 765 564.
The Simpsons 3 D Chess Game, 15 euros ono. Blue contemporary, three shade suspended lights, 15 euros. Silver Ikea CD rack 10 euros. 5 blue square table tops measure 80cms x 80cms suitable for pub, restaurant terrace etc. 60
Baby Bath Seat 5 euros. Baby bath & top and tailing bowl, 5 euros. Hauk Winnie the Pooh baby bouncy Chair, 20 euros. Winnie the Pooh Moses basket + stand + bedding 25 euros. Chicco baby carrier, 20 euros. Winnie the Pooh
Shop fittings for sale. Fitted wall racking with shelving, drawers and clothing racks. Very versatile and good quality, 500 euros. Large glass and metal counter desk 80 euros. Childrens size half shell dummies 6 available 10 euros each. Adult size half shell dummies 6 available 12 euros each. Tel 610 625 619 after 8pm Various hard backed cookery books 4 euros each. Stainless steel fish kettle for cooking salmon etc 20 euros. Commercial Robot Coupe, 55 euros ono. 5 gorgeous Tiffany wall lights in pinks and lilacs, 50 euros each ono. Genuine Dualit kettle with cream trim 55 euros. Genuine Daulit toaster with cream trim, holds 6 slices 55 euros. Steam Iron, 20 euros. Bedding bundle to include padded bed cover and some sheets, pillowcases etc, 40 euros the lot. Wheel barrow 25 euros. Lilac padded bed cover, white double quilt cover and 2 pillow cases, plus other items 40 euros the bundle. 3 frying pans, plastic containers, pyrex jug plus other small kitchen items 15 euros. Tel 608 262 404 Rollerblade skates with quick tie and release mechanism, size 5 with skate carry back pack, 40 euros. Full set of dive gear, Seacsub pro 200 BCD with integrated weights, set of Mears regulator and octopus, boxed Suunto D6 dive computer boxed with pc leads, Aqualung fins, Aqualung comfort wetsuit with hood, divers knife, dive mask, snorkel, dive boots and gloves 500 euros the lot no offers. Axo leather motorcycle jacket with fitted removable armour, white with red and black 95 euros. Electronic Roland rhythm coach drum training pad with stand, boxed and barely used 70 euros. Habitrail Safari hamster cage with wheel and separate bed compartment good clean condition 10 euros. Tel 664 468 364. Astra digi box, 70 euros. Morphy Richards drop down toaster grill, 15 euros. Stainless steel gravy boats, 30 euros. 12 dessert white bowls, 5 euros. 32 stainless steel food dividers, 60 euros. 23 small stainless steel platters, 30 euros. 14 tapas bowls, 10 euros. Liquidiser blender 10 euros. Tel 635 193 886 Windsurfing board 30 euros. Tel 669 640 219 Black and Decker Hammer drill c/w masonry drill bits, as new condition, 15 euros. Panasonic Fax/telephone machine, 20 euros. HP F380 all in one printer /scanner/ copier:- 45 euros. Epson stylus 740 printer, 15 euros. DVD player c/w remote, 15 euros. Camera Tripod, Veldon Professional, 20 euros. Nikon F60 35mm SLR Camera VGC with Nikon AF Telezoom 28-80mm lens and Telezoom 19-35mm, 90 euros (Sony PS1 Playstation c/w 2 controllers and cables, 15 euros. Fire extinguisher, 8Kg powder type, 60 euros. Tower PC, Pentium 512Mb ram 60Mb hard disk, 15” flat screen, Keyboard, Mouse, Stereo speakers with sub woofer, all in one Printer, scanner, copier, 200 euros ono. Aiwa Stereo System multi disc CD with 2 speakers 80 euros. JVC Professional Karaoke Triple deck CD/VCD player, 50 euros. Kodak Instant camera (polariod type) 25 euros. Sharp CCTV Camera b/w 5 euros. Sony Stereo with record player and radio and speakers 30 euros. Medical nebulizer 90 euros. Tel 666 200 104 Electric kettle philips.1.7L Cream/white 6 euros. Digital stereo CD / Radio player, Silver, mains or battery 8 euros. Kenwood coffee machine, 2 cup size white 8 euros. Kimatsu DVD player silver as new 15 euros. Set 4 men’s lawn bowls bias 3, 15 euros. 20 paperbacks 10 euros. Two dark green Auchan saucepans 10 euros. Pair cordless TV / radio earphones 6 euros. Pair Ikea trays 4 euros. Tel 634 033 853
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CARS WANTED CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH – Anything considered. Offer made once seen. WANTED small cars to medium cars, 4 x 4´s, small vans, people carriers, e.t.c. Call us now on 629 128 667.
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STOP LOOK Have you got a UK Pension? Cash in your pension and receive 100% of the pension fund Tax Free!! It could be a life-changing sum.
For further details contact 616 782 491 or email parkerroger1@aol.com
WANTED Large double/triple garage wanted for rent in the Las Americas/San Eugenio area on a monthly basis. Tel Mark 659 202 826
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Los Cristianos: The Heights - 2 bed, ground floor apt., in A block, 675€ per month incl. bills, fully furnished. Parque Tropical - 1 bed, 3rd. floor apt., 600€ per month + bills, fully furnished. 3 bed, duplex penthouse apt., 1100€ per month, incl. 50€ of bills, unfurnished. Castle Harbour - Studio, ground floor 425€ per month incl. bills, fully furnished. Callao Salvaje: Un Posto al Solé - 2 bed penthouse apt., 550€ incl. bills, fully furnished. Un Posto al Solé -2 bed, 1st. floor apt., 500€ incl. bills, fully furnished. Parque de la Reina: Moncayo - 3 bed, penthouse apt. 600€ incl. bills, fully furnished NO FINDERS OR CONTRACT FEES I am always looking for more properties in all shapes and sizes, so if you would like to rent out your property for long lets or holiday rentals please contact me and I will come and visit you. I am also looking for wheelchair friendly properties with roll in showers/wet rooms.
Selling warranties in Puerto Colon/San Eugenio. 30 hours per week, basic and commission paid. Full training given. Fully legal.
Call 646 859 539 or 922 713 590 for an interview. Telemarketers are required for an established Call Centre in Golf del Sur. Experience preferred but training given to the right people. An opportunity to work part-time for full-time pay with basic & bonuses paid weekly. Day or evening shifts available. Legal position with contract. Call Helen for a confidential interview on 922 737 092 or 606 583 178
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FOR SALE Quality bedroom furniture set in cream with gold coloured handles. Craftsman made 4 door wardrobe 160cm wide with 2 matching 2-drawer bedside tables, headboard for a double bed and a chest of drawers. The set cost over 3,000 euros new. There is also a full set of bedding and curtains to go with it. Will sell for 500 euros.
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Rural location. One bedroom cottage near Playa Arena/Alcala, 600 euros per month inc bills. Tel 646 561 035
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Yamaha R1 2003, 30,000kms, Fantastic condition, loads of extras, very fast bike. 4,700 euros. Tel 610 285 953. GOING BACK TO THE UK… NEED A VAN? Citroen Despatch (Jumper) 2.0 HDI UK plates. RHD panel van twin side door & windows, 106,000 miles. 3,200 euros
Tel: 922 770 887 / 687 046 866
MG ZR 1.8 ITV until April 2012, 16 valve twin cam, 160 bhp, 2004, 86,000km, 17” alloys, all extras, air con, elec sun roof, etc. Full service history. 1 owner from new, 5,500 euros.
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PLUMBING All plumbing works undertaken including boiler replacements, drain clearance, swimming pool pump repair & maintenance. Tel: 680 278 579
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THE BEST CHANCE OF GETTING THE FLIGHT YOU WANT AT A PRICE YOU'LL LIKE. SAVE TIME AND MONEY, ALL THE FLIGHTS UNDER ONE ROOF. SCHEDULE OR CHARTER, "FRILLS" OR "NOFRILLS", ONE WAY OR ROUND TRIP, STARTING IN TENERIFE OR UK. UNRIVALLED EXPERIENCE IN ASSURING THE BEST DEALS. FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS THE Nº 1 IN TENERIFE FOR FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE UK. SOUTH ON 922 793 718 OR NORTH ON 922 371 422 OR SOUTH AIRPORT ON 649 884 365 OR IN UK ON 0871 717 4308
Open Mon-Fri 10-30-17.30 Los Cristianos, Edf.Rosy, Calle Valle Mendez, opp Police Station near Pet Shop Tel: 618 381 488
T-SHIRT PRINTING & EMBROIDERY SEWING FOR SALE & WANTED QUALITY SECOND HAND FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
SEW & SEW’S - For Clothing Alteration’s. Also stocking good quality used baby/children’s clothes, maternity wear, nursery items, toys, books, curtains etc. I also buy the above. Tel 671 784 608. Email: sue11@tesco.net
SOFA SALE - FROM 35€ SECONDHAND CENTRE Vina del Mar Hotel Playa de las Américas
OPEN 9am - 7pm Mon - Fri, Sat 10 am - 5pm Other times by arrangement
Ring Ray on: 922 790 822 or 675 569 804
SPANISH LESSONS Conversational basic Spanish, “one to one” or small groups, home or workplace visits. Experienced language teacher at all levels. Excellent rates. Why not give it a try! Call 649 227 833 or 922 163 270
TAROT READING / ASTROLOGY Professional Psychic, Tarot and Rune reader. Advice about past, present and future financial and personal guidance.. Tel Amy on 657 302 428.
TV & SATELLITE Menny Fix, Satellite TV Tel 922 792 116 Avnd; Antonio Dominguez 18, Edif: MarOLa Local 2, Los Cristianos. EST 1994, Repairs, Maintenance & Sales.
International Psychic Tarot Card Reader. Confidential, reliable, caring readings in the privacy of your own home/hotel. Tel : Anna 678 236 803
Mark the Island Astrologer. Financial / business, relationship, health. One hour reading. Specific, accurate, guaranteed. Tel 922 772 422 / 610 089 157.
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