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Only 1 hospital has 24/7 heart attack service PEOPLE who suffer a heart attack in the province may be safer if it occurs near Alicante General Hospital.

This follows the revelation that it is the only hospital in Alicante Province capable of

carrying out the procedure to insert catheters for heart attack victims around the clock,

Local Police officer conducting a vehicle safety check.

1 in 4 Benidorm drivers unsafe DURING a monitoring campaign, Benidorm police discovered that 26 per cent of occupants did not use safety features in their cars

properly. Misuse of seat belts and child seats that did not meet the specified weight and size were the main problems encountered.

according to the Spanish Cardiology Association. Other health centres only offer this service between 8am and 3pm. “A heart attack can occur at any time of the day, so it is illogical that the service is not available at some centres in the afternoons, evenings and weekends,” said Dr Antonio Fernandez from the association. Around 6,500 people are admitted to hospitals in the province having suffered a heart attack, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics. During 2010, 122 tests were performed per million inhabitants, according to the Spanish Society of Cardiology, and experts agree that Alicante is one of the three provinces where the largest number of catheterizations are performed.

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SENIOR CITIZENS in Alfaz del Pi can now practise sport for free on Mondays at the Municipal Sports Centre, the Pau Gasol Sports Pavillion on Wednesdays, and the Eucalyptus Park on Thursdays.

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The sinking of the tug boat appears to be caused by a leak.

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By Paul Deed A TUG boat belonging to the Balearia ferry company, sank in Denia port last Friday. It was moored at anchor within the port itself, next to the fish market and the trawler fleet. No one was on board at the time. The sinking appears to have been caused by a ‘leak’ according to sources, although for a boat to sink in

dock without apparent prior warning (the crew were not on board) or without some other intervening occurrence, such as collision or bad weather, is very rare. The sinking was reported at 6am and emergency services were soon on hand to both ensure that there was no fuel spillage from the submerged tug, and to effect a re-floating of the craft. Two 13.5 metre cranes were used to winch

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the boat out of the water onto an awaiting flatbed lorry, in order to take it for inspection, and determine why such an event occurred. The rescue provided a spectacle for those present at the marina, and during the operation, other boats circulating in the area did so at an even slower pace than usual, to minimise their wakes hampering the rescue efforts.

A MAN from Villajoyosa has been sentenced to two years in prison for robbing an establishment and biting the ear of the person working there in 2003.

Paddle tennis TWO new paddle tennis courts are set to be built in the old Josep Iborra school in Benissa.

False tickets A COUPLE were arrested in Alicante for allegedly selling false concert tickets for performances at Plaza de Toros.

Cyclist killed A 68-YEAR-OLD cyclist died in a collision with a car on the N332 near Villajoyosa.

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Why Spain is best for the children CHILDREN are better brought up in Spain than they are in Britain. Families across Spain, irrespective of social class or race, focus more time on their children, including during mealand play-times, than they do in the UK. Frequently in the UK youngsters are merely just left to their own devices as parents work longer hours and become ‘too tired’ to play with their children. In turn, they then discover they can no longer control them. While in Spain fathers tended to also

Domestic abuse IN the first half of September, 71 people were arrested in Alicante Province for domestic abuse, official figures show.

Traffic crime THE number of traffic crime arrests this summer in Benidorm increased by 30 per cent. PAGE 13

Police held FOUR Guardia Civil officers have been charged by an Alicante court with allegedly stealing money from prisoners and falsifying police reports during the first half of 2010.

Pool death A WOMAN, 68, drowned in the swimming pool of an urbanisation near Playa de San Juan in Alicante.

Gas leak A GAS pipe near a health centre and school on Avenida de Denia had to be repaired in Alicante after a bulldozer broke it.

work long hours, children enjoyed more attention from their mothers and wider family circle. Through working long hours, many British parents tend to trap their children in a cycle of ‘compulsive consumerism’ by showering them with toys and designer labels instead of spending quality time with them, a United Nations report has found. The report by Unicef, the children’s agency, warns materialism dominates family life in Britain much more than in

Spain or Sweden as parents ‘pointlessly’ amass goods for their children to compensate for their long working hours. Households in the UK increasingly use television as a ‘babysitter’, with children’s bedrooms additionally becoming ‘media bed-sits’ with computers, games consoles and widescreen TVs taking the place of dolls houses or model planes. While parents said they felt compelled into buying more, the children

themselves said spending time with their families made them happier. Researchers found that consumerism was less deeply embedded in Sweden and Spain - also covered in the report with each ranking significantly higher than the UK for the well-being of children. In Sweden, family time was embedded into the ‘natural rhythm’ of daily life with parents sharing mealtimes, fishing trips, sporting events or evenings in with their children.

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Breaking and entering A COUPLE, aged 36 and 40, were arrested in Alicante for allegedly breaking into a home in the north of the city by forcing the door with a screwdriver and kicking it in.

Spanish men go big on skincare and fragrances

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By Business Editor Brendan Small SPANISH men have an increasing infatuation with skincare products. While wives, partners and girlfriends once dominated the space on bathroom shelves and dressing tables with creams and lotions, men - particularly the Spanish - are now taking over with products for themselves. A survey of the Big 5 European countries sees Spanish men spend a whopping €61.7 per head on skincare and fragrances. In money terms, the annual spend increased from €29 million to €51 million, a staggering 76 per cent, between 2005 and 2010. While the biggest European spend last year was €130 million in Germany, given the larger population, German men do not splash out as much per head on grooming products as the Spanish. The sweet-smelling secret of Spain’s men of fragrance is revealed in the 2011 report on Men’s Grooming Europe - by Mintel, an independent provider of worldleading market intelligence with offices in Europe, the Far East, America and Australia. The report stresses that while skincare sales are booming, the European market for shaving products and razors has remained largely stagnant. Projections indicate that 65 per cent of European men consider their appearance important, and 48 per cent admit their top desire is to look attractive and well groomed. Only 15 per cent feel that while it is acceptable for women to use skincare products, it is unacceptable for

2 die in ambulance crash TWO people died in Los Molares, Sevilla, when the ambulance in which they were travelling was involved in an accident. The victims are a man and a woman in their 70s. The ambulance overturned on the A-375 between Utrera (Sevilla) and Puerto Serrano in Cadiz. The ambulance driver was also injured and had to be taken to hospital.

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EIGHT people were arrested in Alicante after they were allegedly caught in the act of stealing copper cable.

Music fest THE 27th Music Festival in Alicante is currently under way and runs until this Saturday September 24.

Car thefts Sweet smell of success: Heartthrob Enrique Iglesias is among Spanish celebrities who endorse men’s grooming products. males to do so. The Big 5 European countries covered in the report are Spain, Germany, the UK, France and Italy, with Italian men spending the least on grooming at € 41.5 per head. Meanwhile, in the UK, 3,700 new male grooming products hit the shelves, ensuring choice galore.

No place for leggy Paula PAULA GUILLO, the 22-year-old leggy Miss España, was not placed in the Miss Universe finals in Brazil in which Miss Angola took the honours. Paula, a 1.81m beauty from Costa Blanca, was a 66-1 outsider.

FOUR Poles were arrested in Benissa for allegedly stealing up to 20 luxury four-wheeldrive vehicles during June for reselling in other EU countries.

Disney jobs DISNEY is set to select 400 people from Alicante to work at their theme park in Paris during the 2012 season. Candidates must be fluent, both written and spoken, in French and Spanish as well as able to speak good English.

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Axe attack in Valencia TWO Romanian men in their 30s were injured after a third person of the same nationality attacked them with an axe in a flat in Valencia. The three men had argued inside the flat before the attack took place, and one of the victims was able to run outside where he was seen by a group of Valencia fans who had just watched a match at a nearby club headquarters. One of the victims was taken to hospital unconscious with a large head wound from which he had lost a lot of blood.

Singer unharmed after break-in at family home By Jennifer Leighfield THE Benidorm home of the Spanish singer responsible for the song ‘Que Viva España’, Manolo Escobar, was targeted by thieves while he and his family were sleeping. It was around 8am when the intruder forced the bars on the windows apart and managed to enter the house where the singer, his wife, daughter, granddaughter and a maid were still sleeping. Apparently when the intruder was caught in the act by one of the members of the family, he

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No so fast! Trains running at Industrial Revolution speeds speeds that were common at the start of the Industrial Revolution, according to Spanish newspaper Diario Informacion. Trains that travel the 515km between Alicante

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escaped without harming any of them. He took a certain amount of cash and several awards which he must have believed to be valuable, and which may have included several gold records won by Escobar, who is originally from El Ejido in Almeria, over his long career. Police are investigating the break-in, which although just one of many in the area, is not thought to have been carried out by gangs which in other cases have tied up the homeowners. Singer: Manolo Escobar.

By Staff Reporter IT takes around two hours to travel the 51km between Benidorm and Denia by train. That is an average of 25km per hour, similar to

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and Barcelona take five hours, which is an average of 100km per hour. Tram line nine, which links the two towns used to take one-and-a-quarterhours, but due to the addition of two stops in Calpe and Altea it now takes longer. These are two destinations that are easy to get to via bus. Meanwhile, bus schedules are not sufficiently co-ordinated, so users wishing to travel between Benidorm and Alicante often have to wait for the next bus, according to workers union CCOO.

A COUNTRY pub in a small village in rural England that transports diners back centuries with traditional British fare has been named the best in Britain. The Feathers Inn has views of the Northumberland and Tyneside countryside.

Ferry ride A MIDDLE-AGED woman was arrested after taking a passenger ferry moored in Dartmouth, Devon, for a ride while she was drunk.

Slug chaos A ‘ROGUE SLUG’ sparked travel chaos in Darlington after it crawled into a traffic light and caused a short circuit. Cars were brought to a standstill.

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Helicopter rescue exercise at Aqua Natura By Paul Deed BENIDORM’S Aqua Natura Park staged a mock rescue by fire fighters of the 112 service last Saturday, in a dry run for a real emergency. The idea was to simulate a

real life emergency at the park, co-ordinating staff and rescue services. A volunteer feigned injury on one of the central islands and was brought to shore, from where they were winched into a rescue service Bell helicopter

and taken to a ‘hypothetical’ hospital. The helicopter crew were lowered by winch with their stretcher, some 45 feet to the ground to simulate the position where their aircraft could not land.

From November 57 flights cancelled FROM November low cost airline Ryanair will cancel 40 per cent of flights between Alicante’s El Altet airport and other European destinations. The cancellation of 57 direct flights by the airline will result in 2.5 million fewer passengers a year. Alicante Province’s president of the Chamber of Commerce Jose Enrique Garrigos described the move by Ryanair as being of a ‘third world’ mentality.

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Garrigos is “confident” that they will “resolve the problem”, but will be meeting soon with El Altet airport director Santiago Martinez-Cavas to put a value on the loss of routes and how to generate new routes. In May Aena assessed the possibility of conceding to Ryanair boss Micheal O’Leary’s request to continue embarking and disembarking passengers on foot at the new terminal rather than using the airbridges at an annual cost of around €2 million to the airline.

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Man arrested in Vinaros for wife’s murder GUARDIA CIVIL in Vinaros, Castellon, arrested a local resident for his alleged involvement in the death of his 47-year-old wife in Amposta, Tarragona. The woman’s body was found in a hut on a property owned by her husband after having been reported missing several days earlier after she went out shopping. Her family was shocked over her husband’s arrest, as they said he was a quiet man and

they did not believe the couple, who had been married for 15 years, had any problems within their marriage. The victim was just one of three women to die in Spain within 24 hours at the hands of their partners or former partners. One of the other victims was a 47-year-old woman in Lora del Rio, Sevilla. Her husband had been following her while she was with friends and stabbed her to death

when she approached him. Also a 38-year-old woman in Tenerife who was also stabbed to death. Her husband then stabbed himself in the chest and stomach and had to be taken to hospital. The first victim had reported her husband several times and he had been threatening to kill her, while the woman in Tenerife, like the victim from Vinaros, had never reported her partner for any abusive behaviour.

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Stories making headlines from Germany

Beer belly dread GERMANY'S seventimes Formula One champion Michael Schumacher admits he is motivated to work-out by fear of a beer belly as much as trying to beat current champion and compatriot Sebastian Vettel.

Dad charged NUREMBERG prosecutors have charged a 69-year-old man with 497 counts of rape over allegations that he abused his daughter for 34 years and fathered three sons by her.

Samsung ban THE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is banned in Germany, as a Dusseldorf court upheld the EU-wide preliminary injunction after Apple accused the company of copying the iPad.

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Archaeology students in Javea A GROUP of students (pictured) visited Javea to view the sea bed through a programme organised by

the Department of Prehistory and Archaeology at the University of Valencia.

European Lifesaving Championships By Paul Deed THE European Championships for Lifesaving started last weekend on Alicante’s Postiguet beach, with Spain (at the time of writing) lying second in the competition. More than 20 countries took part, with 320 participants, plus their supporting entourages, and in all it was estimated that around 1,000 attended the event, filling the relatively small beach, next to the tram station at the entrance to the city. The events included swimming, skiing (a boat

like canoe), table, which is a two metre long rescue board, and a straightforward sprint race across the beach. “The only flaw I found having the event here on the Costa Blanca is the minimum level of waves, but that is offset by the warmth of its waters and the absence of major pests of algae and jellyfish,” said Meredith Abascal, of the Spanish team. The competition was sponsored by Alicante Diputacion (Provincial Government) as a showcase for the city.

POLICE in Berlin arrested a 24-year-old German of Lebanese origin and a 28-year-old Palestinian from the Gaza Strip on suspicion of acquiring chemicals for a bomb attack.

Data privacy FACEBOOK has agreed to sign up to a voluntary code of conduct in Germany to protect users’ data.

Exports up GERMAN exports rose by 14.7 per cent in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period the previous year, driven in part by a healthy increase in the value of goods shipped outside the European Union.

Company fine A GERMAN shipping company has been ordered to pay a $800,000 penalty for breaking environmental laws.

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Boss of airport ‘without planes’ is slammed over high earnings By John Jackson JUAN GARCIA-SALAS boss of Castellon airport – where no planes have taken off or landed since its inauguration – earns more than the Spanish Prime Minister. With a salary of €84,000 a year, Garcia-Salas makes more than PM

Sassy! FORTY-FOUR designers showcased their latest productions at the five-day Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week held on September 16 September 20. In this photo a model displays the latest swimwear collection by Spanish fashion designer Montse Bassons.

Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (€78,184). This was revealed by a spokesperson for political party Esquerra Unida (EUPV) who described the fact as “scandalous” adding that these figures should be shocking to more people especially given

the economic recession “when many people struggle to make ends meet.” The airport cost €150 million, funded by the Public Works Ministry, it occupies 540 hectares and its impressive facilities include a 9,600 square metre passenger terminal (but no passengers) and a truly impressive 2.7km long and 43 metre wide runway (but no planes). The airport was inaugurated – not opened – in March this year by the former Castellon provincial president and businessman Carlos Fabra (Popular Party, PP) and former Valencia Regional Government President Francisco Camps, in what some critics said was just a public relation exercise. Others say the inaugural party took place in March ahead of the May 22 local and regional elections to circumvent legislation that forbids campaigning using such events within a certain time before elections. At the time, Fabra said the inauguration was brought forward to allow residents in the area a

few months to visit the installations at their leisure, as if a tourist attraction. Aerocas, the company formed by the Valencia Regional and Castellon Provincial Governments to run the airport, did not have the necessary paperwork and permits in order at the time of the ‘opening’. Fabra is President of Aerocas. EUPV’s Castellon MP Marina Albiol said: “Now we know the airport does serve a purpose, obviously not to take planes and tourists, but as a perfect excuse to fill the pockets of other officials and bosses, friends of the PP, who earn astronomic salaries to do who knows what.” Albiol called for an urgent and necessary review of regulations affecting salaries of senior officials “so they can be relative to the current (economic) situation of the country and to prevent them from reaching scandalous amounts.” Castellon Airport is not expected to start functioning as such until spring 2012, according to the Valencia Regional Government.

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Hotel survival expert NORWAY - The country’s most famous survival expert, Kristoffer Clausen, has admitted that for most of the year when he said he was living off the land in a forest, he was actually in a Swedish hotel.

Cruise fire NORWAY - Two people were killed and at least nine injured in a fire on a cruise liner off Norway’s coast. The MS Nordlys had 262 people on board.

Bling phone DENMARK - Danish retailer Aesir hopes to sell its $57,400 limitededition 18-carat gold phones to Moscow’s fashion-forward elite.

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Can CAM do it? By Business Reporter CAM has used €500 million of its Bank of Spain cash injection as clients desert the ailing bank. One of the government’s first moves last July was to open a €3,000 million credit line so that the Alicantebased bank would not be stifled by mass withdrawals. But since the beginning of this year, clients’ deposits in Spain’s fourth-largest savings bank dropped by millions of euros. Analysts suspect that more injections could be needed in coming weeks, because nothing seems capable of halting the constant withdrawals. CAM is – or was – a household name in the Valencia region but with registered losses of €1,136 million in the first six months of the year, critics say it does not have a lot in its favour at present. Real trouble for CAM could come next year when it has to repay €5,400 million but the Bank of

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SCANDINAVIAN PRESS Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Cruise fire NORWAY - Two people were killed and at least nine injured in a fire on a cruise liner off Norway’s coast. The MS Nordlys had 262 people on board.

Bling phone DENMARK - Danish retailer Aesir hopes to sell its $57,400 limitededition 18-carat gold phones to Moscow’s fashion-forward elite.

Father fined SWEDEN - A Swedish court has found an Italian father guilty of abuse for pulling his 12year-old son’s hair at a Stockholm restaurant during a family vacation.

Family freed DENMARK - A Danish family held by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for more than six months has been released after paying a $3m ransom funded by family and friends.

Prices fall SWEDEN - The last three months have seen a distinct slowdown in the Swedish housing market, according to Sweden’s real estate statistics website.

Safety fears DENMARK - Kurt Westergaard, the cartoonist who faced death threats for caricaturing Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, has cut short his tour of Oslo after police feared for his safety.

BENIDORM has seen a 30 per cent increase in the figures for drivers arrested for traffic offences this summer, as compared with last year. Sounds startling, but the increase has been attributed not to some massive ailing in driving standards over the last 12 months, but rather the strengthening of traffic controls and checks, according to the Department of Traffic. The effect in the short term may be to cause an increase in the statistics, but they point out that in the long term, the educational and deterrent aspect of such traffic checks should result in a decrease in delinquency. The profile of the offenders is predictable: 92 per cent male, average age 32 years, and at least 10 of the 67 arrested over the summer had been drinking excessively. EWN recently reported on the two pedestrians seriously injured when a car leaving the disco area of the Rincon left the road and mounted the pavement, causing injury. The driver fled the scene,

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Benidorm’s new approach to curtail drink-driving and was found to have been drunk, and it is this behaviour that the authorities are hoping to curtail with their high profile By Paul Deed campaign. Of the 67 arrested, two were prosecuted for reckless The number of positive breath tests has declined. driving and eight for not having a licence. Although safety, errant drivers can community service work the figures state than only now be punished with from 31 to 90 days, 10 were prosecuted for imprisonment of three to together with loss of licence being over the limit, the six months, or a fine, and for up to four years. true figure is very likely higher. One encouraging statistic is that the number of drivers who tested positive in a breath test has declined compared to other years, which, according to the traffic authorities, is a sign that their anti-drinkdrive campaign is already having a positive effect. With Spain’s stiffening attitude towards road

Business team jumps for MABS TELECOMMUNICATIONS experts, Telitec, have a team ready to go and raise funds for cancer patients and their families on the Costa Blanca. Based in Moraira, the four Telitec staff plan to make a parachute jump on October 9, starting from the Aerodromo Skydive Centre, Murcia. Colleen Trett once did a charity skydive in the UK. She says this is very personal for her: “I lost my Mum to cancer over 20 years ago and more recently an elderly gentleman who was like a father figure to me. “Fellow jumpers Neil Harrodine, Juanjo Buigues and Sergio Buigues have had similar experiences. The four of us got together and decided to help the charity that helps others with cancer. This is an exclusive jump to raise money just for MABS.” MABS Cancer Support Group would like to express thanks to the Telitec team

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and urges everyone to get behind them with sponsorship, and to share the excitement on the day. For a sponsorship form and more details of the time and place of the jump, please contact Colleen by email at: colleen@telitec. net. As MABS grows we are constantly in need of more volunteers. Please think of ways you could help us to encourage them to join us. There are now four main branches and several area offices of the charity in many geographical areas from Valencia to Gibraltar. All need volunteers, supporters, drivers, translators and, indeed, people who can ‘just be a buddy’ who’ll pop in for a cuppa, do a bit of shopping or just be there to listen. For more information on MABS Cancer Support Group please contact: Linda Richardson Tel: 966 856 379 linda@mabscancersupport. org

Benidorm has been advanced in its treatment of offenders, veering towards the community service route and away from the courts. This is not some misguided attempt at leniency on the part of the Ayuntamiento, but rather a pragmatic approach given the backlog in the penal system. The town has its own agent monitoring the work designated to offenders, and there is no backlog in bringing them to book and starting them on community service.

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12:00am The Review Show 12:50am Later... with Jools Holland Jools Holland has a typically broad mix of quality artists including Snow Patrol, Emeli Sande, The Duke Spirit, Trombone Shorty, Roy Harper and Little Dragon. 1:50am Searchers Comedy drama in which two actors who owe their entire careers to the Western genre seek revenge against a legendary screenwriter who once mistreated them on the set of an early film. 2.0 3:35am BBC News 5:45am Pages from Ceefax

BBC4 8:00pm World News Today The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective. 8:30pm Europa Concert 2011 10:15pm the Old Grey Whistle Test 11:45pm The Old Grey Whistle Test Story 12:25am The Whistle Test Years Raiding the archives for the best of the rock show which ran from 1971 to 1987. 1:05am Annie Nightingale: Bird on the Wireless 2:05am the Old Grey Whistle Test 3:35am Europa Concert 2011

12:35am Rugby World Cup 2011 Steve Rider presents highlights of today's Group C clash between Australia and the United States in Wellington plus news and updates from the rest of the tournament. 1:05am Smugglers 2:00am The Zone 4:15am Assassins

12:05am Jack Whitehall: My Funniest Year 2:05am The Crush with KFC Krushems 3:00am My Name is Earl 3:25am Without a Trace 4:10am The Real Housewives of New Jersey 4:55am Smallville 5:40am Countdown

12:00am Big Brother 12:30am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:15am Super Casino Live interactive gaming featuring roulette, blackjack and autowheel. 5:05am Motorsport Mundial 5:30am The Gadget Show

Satellite channels SKY1

SKY MOVIES COMEDY

SKY MOVIES ACTION

5:20am It's Me or the Dog USA 6:10am Tabatha's Salon Takeover 7:00am Oops TV 7:30am Oops TV 8:00am London Ambulance 8:30am London Ambulance 9:00am Stargate SG-1 10:00am Stargate SG-1 11:00am The Chicago Code 12:00pm The Chicago Code 1:00pm Sun, Sea and A&E 2:00pm Luton Airport 2:30pm Luton Airport 3:00pm The Real A&E 3:30pm The Real A&E

6:00am Summer Rental 7:30am Motherhood 9:00am The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear 10:30am The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult 12:00pm The Joneses 1:40pm Date Night 3:15pm Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Special 3:45pm Stuck on You

5:50am Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie 7:40am Damage 9:40am The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 11:45am Alice in Wonderland 1:45pm Clash of the Titans 3:45pm The Count of Monte Cristo

4:00pm Stargate SG-1 5:00pm Stargate SG-1 6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm The Simpsons 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm Modern Family 8:00pm The Middle Season three of the hit sitcom kicks-off with a twoparter as the Hecks take a family trip. 8:30pm The Middle 9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Modern Family 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad Digging out his passport for series two, Karl Pilkington makes his way through the 'Bucket List'. 11:00pm Glee New term, new channel as the TV phenomenon begins its third season. 12:00am Mount Pleasant 1:00am Brit Cops: Frontline Crime 2:00am Road Wars 2:50am 99 Most Bizarre... 3:40am Law and Order 4:30am Law and Order 5:20am It's Me or the Dog USA

5:50pm Aliens in the Attic 7:20pm The Joneses 9:00pm Stuck on You Bob and Walt are inseparable - they're conjoined twins. 11:00pm Date Night 12:35am Dude, Where's My Car? 2:05am Fanboys 3:45am Best Defense 5:25am Aliens in the Attic

SKY MOVIES DRAMA 5:25am Extraordinary Measures 7:15am Meet Joe Black 10:15am Permanent Record 11:50am Last Will 1:35pm Fireflies in the Garden 3:20pm Eat Pray Love 5:40pm The Lost Valentine 7:20pm Permanent Record 9:00pm Eat Pray Love 11:20pm Leap Year 1:05am Last Will 3:00am Fireflies in the Garden 4:55am Justin Timberlake/Mila Kunis Face 2 Face 5:15am Leap Yearng

6:00pm The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 8:05pm Alice in Wonderland 10:00pm Clash of the Titans 11:50pm Lethal Weapon 1:50am Showdown in Little Tokyo 3:25am Unrivaled 5:25am The Count of Monte Cristo

TCM 6:00am Off Set 6:25am Off Set 7:10am Rage at Dawn 8:55am Maverick 9:55am Gunsmoke 11:25am Agatha Christie's Dead Man's Folly 1:30pm Maverick 2:30pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Murder in Three Acts 6:00pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 7:35pm Splendor in the Grass 10:00pm On Deadly Ground You don't mess with Steven Seagal, but when ruthless oil baron Michael Caine pumps oil into his beloved Alaskan waters and then tries to kill him, Seagal vows to take him and his organisation down. Slick action also directed by Seagal. 12:00am Lethal Weapon 2 2:05am Addicted to Love 3:50am Teleshopping

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Stat of week SUBSIDIARIES in Spain of foreign companies accounted for 22.5% of the business in the industrial and services sectors in 2009, new figures show.

• EMPLOYMENT in Spain showed quarterly growth for the first time since 2008 (0.4 per cent), the European Statistics Agency, EUROSTAT, figures show. This growth is higher than both the average recorded by the countries forming the European Union (0.2 per cent) and the average of those that make up the Eurozone (0.3 per cent).

Insurance as important as in UK?

• SPAIN’S economy will grow by 1.3 per cent this year, according to Finance Minster Elena Salgado, more optimistic than the forecasts by the IMF (0.7 per cent growth) and the European Commission (0.8 per cent).

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6,4% No

93,6% Yes

Source: 2010 Euro Weekly News Over 55 survey

• THE number of foreign residents affiliated to Spain’s Social Security fell for the second consecutive month in August, according to Employment Ministry figures. At month-end, there were 1.83 million foreign contributors (10.45 per cent of Spain’s total), 19,715 fewer than in July. • WITH a bid of €55 million, Spain’s Capsa, the company that makes Central Lechera Asturiana, is the most likely to purchase popular Spanish chocolate-flavoured milk company Cacaolat, according to recent reports in the Spanish press.

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Well-heeled Spaniards face taxing road ahead By Business Editor Brendan Small SPAIN is to target 160,000 people - 143,000 of them millionaires - with its reinstated wealth tax. The tax, abolished in 2008 and restored at last Friday’s Cabinet meeting, will be paid by anyone with personal wealth of more than €700,000. The new version will affect fewer than in 2007 when the tax applied to anyone with more than €108,000 in assets, excluding first residence Minister Jose Blanco announced the reinstated ‘wealth and debts. That year - the last time move, especially when 80 This was the sharpest fall wealth tax was collected - per cent of fiscal fraud in ever registered in Spain almost one million people Spain corresponded to the and one of the worst had to pay up. A total of greatest fortunes. 94,066 people declared Spain’s mega-rich assets of billionaires €1 million or 160,000 people in apart - and more and of Spain – 143,000 of they, too, have these 1,618 assets them millionaires – seen had more diminish - many to pay new tax than €10 who once paid million. the tax will no Just 4 per cent of longer need to. Spaniards currently earn By the end of 2008 the more than €60,000 a year number of Spaniards worth and only 266,000 have an more than €1 million income of more than (excluding debts, first €96,000 a year. The residence and material 160,000 who will now be assets) fell to 127,000 taxed was a minute compared to 160,000 in proportion of Spain’s 2007, reported Merrill population of 46 million, Lynch and Capgemini complained critics of the Wealth Management.

Spain snatches Yorkshire’s crown SPAIN was voted Europe’s Leading Marketing Campaign 2011. This was revealed at the Europe Gala of the 18th World Travel Awards - voted for by travel agents worldwide - held at the Cornelia Diamond Golf resort and Spa in Atalaya, Turkey. The Spanish Institute of Tourism’s ‘Spain, a country to share’ campaign was picked over rival nominees which included Tourism Ireland’s ‘Discover Ireland’ promotion. Last year, the winner of this category was ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’. Next week: Spain’s leading hotels

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tax’. worldwide, where 2008’s drop averaged 14.9 per cent.

But, while some investors, shell-shocked by the recession, took their money elsewhere in 2009, others seized the moment. Making the most of the changed circumstances, many played the stock exchange and made profits. The number of Spain’s wealthy began to rise, according to Merrill Lynch, until it reached the 160,000 who will, the government hopes, be prepared for the privilege of being rich. Meanwhile, the UK is to hire additional 2,000 tax inspectors to police the super-rich, a government official revealed.

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UK moves to embargo Briton’s home in Spain A BRITISH family, resident in Spain and living near Granada, were surprised to receive notice from the Spanish tax agency to pay a tax debt of €15,000 owed to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or face a seizure order on their Spanish property. The notice did not specify the exact nature of the debt but noted that it was an estimated value, which further surprised the British family. They sought legal advice from their Spanish lawyer, hoping to find a way to challenge the order from the Agencia Tributaria (AT). They were further dismayed to learn that the AT was acting only as an intermediary for the UK tax authorities, that is, the AT was co-operating with the UK. It received notice from HMRC that a Briton residing in Spain was calculated to owe so much You and the money and would they carry Law in Spain out the UK order to collect it or By David Searl proceed against the debtor’s property as identified in the order. Their lawyer told them that there was little to be done in Spain because the AT simply acted on instructions from the UK. If they wished to dispute the order, they would have to do this directly with HMRC. If they demonstrated to HMRC that an error had been made, the British tax authorities would then order the Spanish tax agency to drop the matter. He noted that such international orders had been extremely rare in the past but that their frequency was increasing. We are reminded of several recent high-profile cases in the reverse sense, where the Spanish taxman has requested the British taxman to act against Britons’ property in the UK, as a result of unpaid mortgages in Spain. These cases were widely covered in the UK press. It is surely true that there are many more cases of British citizens owing tax money to Spain than there are of Brits in Spain owing UK tax, so it seems only fair that the Spanish taxman should co-operate in turn. BE WARNED! The tax authorities of both countries are effectively communicating with each other. David will respond to queries but reserves the right to select letters which will be of interest to the greatest number of readers. You can also consult David through lawyers Ubeda-Retana and Associates in Fuengirola. ask@lawtaxspain.com or call 952 667 090.

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Under 25s account for most jobs lost in last three years EIGHT in 10 jobs lost in the past three years of economic recession in Spain belonged to under 25s. This was revealed by workers union CCOO, which

added that this explained why the unemployment rate for this age group is 41.6 per cent, more than double the EU average of 20 per cent.

Javier Pueyo (CCOO) described the current job market situation faced by Spain’s young workers as ‘scandalous’.

Europe, oh Europe, wherefore art thou? THE entire euro concept is in turmoil. There is more than a hint of panic in the air as no authority, governmental or financial, appears willing to take the reins. Meetings and aired opinions are the order of the day, but no-one is ready to accept responsibility for what might easily turn out to be the ‘twilight of the gods’ for the European Dream. There seems to be an almost total lack of direction, and the shareprice free-for-all being suffered by the stock markets of the world is a reflection of this. The long-running saga of whether more money should be made available to the cash-strapped Greek government is being overtaken now by the fear that Greece is heading for bankruptcy. Joaquin Almunia, once a pretender to the throne of Spanish socialist party PSOE and now serving on the European Commission, appeared on television recently, almost in a sweat at the very idea that it might come to that. “Greek bankruptcy,” he said, “and what that would mean, could have almost unimaginable

Joaquin Almunia’s comments about ‘unimaginable results’ if Greece goes bankrupt did nothing to calm the markets.

By Jim Collins

results;” a comment that did nothing to calm the markets. Then, Barroso, President of the European Commission, popped up to resurrect the plan for issuing ‘Eurobonds’, backed by all the eurozone countries, and which would be used to

cover the debts of the weaker economies. A good idea? Well, perhaps. After all, even George Soros, the international financier, seems to thinks so. They might even work in the short term, until the aforesaid weaker economies realise they can rack up as much debt as they like without having to face the music, so to speak. “Ah, but we’ve thought of that,” said Barroso,

“and we shall arrange things so that those states demonstrating financial acumen will be in receipt of the best terms, whilst the profligates will be castigated by having to pay more.” “Hm,” say the Germans, “and how will that help in the long-term? The countries with the worst records will still be protected by Eurobonds, and so the merry-goround will continue.”

22 - 28 September 2011

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Costa Blanca North

www.euroweeklynews.com IT can be surprisingly difficult to establish one’s tax residence in certain circumstances. The onus is on the taxpayer to get it right in order to avoid potential penalties. It’s important to fully understand the tax residency rules of both Spain and your home country (e.g. the UK) to make sure you apply them correctly. In any case, there can be tax benefits to being resident in Spain, so do you really want to take the risk? Fiscal nomads There is no law which states you have to be resident somewhere. However, many people who believe they are a fiscal nomad misunderstand the rules (albeit unwittingly). Many countries, including Spain, can deem you to be a tax resident there even if you spend fewer than six months a year there. The most well known rule on Spanish residency is the ‘183days-a-year’ one. If you spend more than 183 (not necessarily consecutive) days a year here in one calendar year you are liable to Spanish tax on your worldwide income. However, it does not automatically follow that if you spend fewer than 183 days here you are not resident in Spain. You are also deemed tax resident if your ‘centre of economic interests’ is in Spain, or if your ‘centre of vital interests’ is in Spain, i.e. if

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your spouse and/or dependent children live here, regardless of how much time you spend here yourself. Split year between UK and Spain Many Britons split the year between the UK and Spain and choose which country to pay taxes in. You cannot, however, actually choose where to pay taxes. You either are, or are not, a tax resident of a country under its rules. Even if you think you are following the rules correctly, you may get it wrong because if you meet the tax residency rules of both countries, ‘tie breaker’ rules come into effect to determine your status. If these fail, it comes down to nationality. Under the radar Some choose not to declare themselves as resident believing that they can remain undetected. With Spain

stepping up its fight against tax evasion, this is a risky strategy. To give just one example, the tax authorities have obtained an agreement from the Spanish electricity suppliers to divulge billing information, in line with an ongoing investigation into undeclared rental income. It will also catch people living here permanently who haven’t registered as such. Dangers of not being tax resident in Spain? If you are tax resident in Spain under its rules but haven’t been submitting tax returns for one reason or another, you may become subject to a tax investigation and have to pay back taxes, interest and possibly penalties. For peace of mind, you could double check your position with a tax and wealth management adviser like Blevins Franks. If you are indeed not tax resident here, have you considered your succession tax position if you own property here? Can your spouse afford for you to be a non-resident of Spain? Spain has both State and Regional rules for succession tax and the difference can be considerable. There is a

gathering trend among Autonomous Communities towards relief or abolition of succession tax, especially in the direct line and between spouses. However, if you are not habitually resident in the region at the date of your death, it is the State rules which apply to your Spanish assets. To be habitually resident in an Autonomous Community (e.g. Comunidad Valenciana, Murcia, Andalucia, Islas Baleares and Islas Canarias) you must have lived there for the last five years up to the taxable event and been paying taxes locally. There is no blanket exemption from succession tax between spouses under the State rules and anything over €15,957 is liable. The rates range from 7.65 per cent to 34 per cent. In certain circumstances, multipliers can apply. If your spouse/partner inherits your share of your Spanish property they could have to pay a significant sum in succession tax. As there is generally no UK inheritance tax between spouses, the Spanish tax represents a real cost on the first death. There is a 95 per cent allowance against the main home if the recipient is a

spouse or descendant, but this is capped at €122,606 per inheritor and they must retain the property for the next 10 years. Your succession tax liability can often be significantly reduced with advance planning, but it is important to seek professional advice relating to your circumstances. When it comes to income and capital gains tax on your savings and investments, there are compliant arrangements available in Spain which can significantly lower your tax liability. It could be more beneficial for you to be tax resident in Spain rather than the UK, so you may want to reconsider your position. Whether for tax mitigation purposes or to determine the best place to be resident from a tax point of view, or for reassurance that you have got your tax residency right, it is best to seek professional advice from an adviser like Blevins Franks because the application of the rules can be more complex than you realise.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

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LONDON - FTSE 100

Pound sterling ............0.87001 United States $ ..........1.36628 Japan Yen...................104.560 Switzerland Francs ....1.20563 Denmark Kroner.........7.44747 Norway Kroner ...........7.78505

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Admiral Group

1,276.00

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Aggreko

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AMEC

910.00

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Anglo American

2,407.00

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Antofagasta

1,194.00

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ARM Holdings

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1.50

0.25

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1,099.00

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1.41M

AstraZeneca

2,797.50

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Autonomy Corp.

2,531.00

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Aviva

302.40

-8.00

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BAE SYSTEMS

280.00

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Barclays

152.70

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BG Group

1,258.00

-25.50

-1.99

4.69M

BHP Billiton

1,935.00

-67.00

-3.35

4.69M

407.40

-6.15

-1.49

26.10M

2,763.50

-28.00

-1.00

2.19M

BP B. American Tobacco

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MMM 3M Co

79.21

-1.32

-1.64%

4.5M

AA Alcoa Inc

11.58

-0.39

-3.26%

23.5M

AXP American Express Co

48.68

-1.44

-2.87%

7.8M

T AT&T Inc

28.58

-0.36

-1.24%

21.5M

6.99

-0.24

-3.32%

195.5M

BA Boeing Co

64.15

-1.23

-1.88%

4.8M

CAT Caterpillar Inc

84.60

-1.30

-1.51%

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CVX Chevron Corp

98.71

-0.92

-0.92%

8.5M

CSCO Cisco Systems Inc

16.51

-0.11

-0.66%

41.9M

KO Coca Cola Co

70.49

-0.74

-1.04%

14.2M

DD E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co

46.38

-0.74

-1.57%

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XOM Exxon Mobil Corp

73.70

-0.85

-1.14%

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GE General Electric Company

16.18

-0.15

-0.92%

53.7M

HPQ Hewlett Packard Co

22.91

-0.62

-2.63%

16.8M

HD Home Depot Inc

34.35

-0.26

-0.75%

8.8M

INTC Intel Corp

21.93

-0.04

-0.18%

57.0M

IBM International Business Machine... 173.13

+0.14

+0.08%

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JNJ Johnson & Johnson

64.14

-0.45

-0.70%

8.4M

JPM JPMorgan Chase and Co

32.49

-0.94

-2.81%

32.4M

KFT Kraft Foods Inc

34.87

-0.19

-0.54%

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MCD McDonalds Corp

88.81

+0.52

+0.59%

6.4M

MRK Merck & Co Inc

32.25

-0.43

-1.32%

13.3M

MSFT Microsoft Corp

27.21

+0.09

+0.33%

52.0M

PFE Pfizer Inc

18.06

-0.09

-0.50%

46.1M

PG Procter & Gamble Co

63.81

-0.52

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TRV Travelers Companies Inc

49.90

-0.71

-1.40%

4.2M

UTX United Technologies Corp

75.55

+0.05

+0.07%

5.3M

VZ Verizon Communications Inc WMT Wal-Mart Stores Inc DIS Walt Disney Co

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British Sky Broadcasting

679.00

-9.00

-1.31

2.65M

BT Group

170.90

-4.90

-2.79

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Burberry Group

1,450.00

-15.00

-1.02

1.01M

Cairn Energy

286.10

-9.80

-3.31

3.38M

Capita Group (The)

725.00

-8.50

-1.16

0.92M

Capital Shopping C.

320.80

-7.40

-2.25

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Carnival

2,013.00

-61.00

-2.94

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Centrica

293.10

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-2.30

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0.60 / +20.83% 0.76 / +19.00% 0.44 / +18.72% 0.34 / +13.60% 4.21 / +11.61% 1.62 / +11.54% 0.76 / +9.68% 1.37 / +8.55% 0.16 / +8.47% 4.72 / +7.84% 0.58 / +7.53% 0.17 / +7.30% 0.41 / +7.14% 0.27 / +6.98%

Most Advanced General Finance Corporation Global Education & Technology Group Ltd SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc. Kips Bay Medical, Inc. MAKO Surgical Corp. Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. MedQuist Holdings Inc. Wright Medical Group, Inc. Real Goods Solar, Inc. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Learning Tree International, Inc. Cumulus Media Inc. Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc. Senomyx, Inc.

Most Declined Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc. CNinsure Inc. Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. First Security Group, Inc. Gentiva Health Services, Inc. Westwood One, Inc. Shore Bancshares Inc Providence and Worcester Railroad Thomas Properties Group, Inc. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM, Inc. MGP Ingredients, Inc. TransAct Technologies Incorporated Cadiz, Inc.

$12.30 $9.25 $7.31 $3.975 $3.07 $6.29 $3.52 $4.47 $12.37 $2.53 $2.32 $5.97 $8.13 $9.00

5.45 / -30.70% 1.95 / -17.41% 1.44 / -16.46% 0.695 / -14.88% 0.483 / -13.59% 0.90 / -12.52% 0.45 / -11.34% 0.55 / -10.96% 1.43 / -10.36% 0.28 / -9.96% 0.25 / -9.73% 0.60 / -9.13% 0.81 / -9.06% 0.89 / -9.00%

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1,208.00

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258.60

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Eurasian Natural Res.

645.50

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Experian

695.00

-16.50

-2.32

1.78M

Fresnillo

1,867.00

-15.00

-0.80

0.75M

G4S

257.60

-7.40

-2.79

5.49M

GKN

189.30

-5.30

-2.72

4.85M

1,305.00

5.00

0.38

8.04M

Glencore International

437.00

-17.70

-3.89

9.82M

Hammerson

385.90

-9.00

-2.28

2.95M

Hargreaves Lansdown

442.60

-20.80

-4.49

0.37M

HSBC Holdings

511.20

-13.60

-2.59

21.80M

ICAP

463.50

-8.90

-1.88

2.63M

IMI

773.50

-34.00

-4.21

1.12M

GlaxoSmithKline

Imperial Tobacco Inmarsat

2,038.00

12.00

0.59

2.07M

501.50

-31.00

-5.82

4.27M

InterContinental Hotels 1,062.00

-5.00

-0.47

0.98M

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-2.47

5.90M

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Essar Energy

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PRICE(£/100) 500.50

Diageo

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C O M PA N Y British Land Co

C O M PA N Y PRICE(£/100) CHANGE Compass Group 553.00 -6.00

Investec ITV Johnson Matthey

154.20 333.20

-3.00

-0.89

4.16M

1,980.00

-61.00

-2.99

0.30M

399.10

-10.90

-2.66

1.35M

56.65

-0.25

-0.44

9.19M

1,622.00

-52.00

-3.11

0.60M

Kazakhmys

977.00

-75.00

-7.13

2.61M

Kingfisher

252.60

-0.90

-0.36

6.07M

Land Securities Group

659.50

-18.00

-2.66

2.06M

Legal & General Group

96.95

-3.45

-3.44

13.00M

Lloyds Banking Group

33.42

-2.38

-6.65

145.11M 0.77M

Lonmin

1,166.00

-32.00

-2.67

Man Group

229.80

-7.40

-3.12

5.43M

Marks & Spencer Group

328.70

-6.30

-1.88

4.35M

Morrison (Wm) Super.

292.80

0.30

0.10

4.29M

National Grid

626.00

5.50

0.89

8.16M

2,617.00

-1.00

-0.04

0.79M

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Petrofac

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Randgold Resources

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Reckitt Benckiser

Prudential

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Reed Elsevier

489.50

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Resolution

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REXAM

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Rio Tinto Rolls-Royce Holdings Royal Bank of Scotland

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Sage Group (The)

257.20

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Sainsbury (J)

280.60

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-1.85

2.46M

Royal Dutch Shell RSA Insurance Group SABMiller

Schroders

1,288.00

-35.00

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Scottish & Southern E. 1,287.00

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-1.08

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Serco Group

504.00

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Severn Trent

1,475.00

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-0.87

0.39M

Shire

1,985.00

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Smith & Nephew

592.00

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Smiths Group

953.00

-28.00

-2.85

0.74M

1,337.00

-39.00

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3.24M

192.50

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-2.43

2.65M

Standard Chartered Standard Life Tate & Lyle

603.50

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-1.31

0.79M

Tesco

367.75

-6.05

-1.62

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Tullow Oil

1,364.00

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1.61M

Unilever

1,948.00

-10.00

-0.51

2.98M 1.28M

United Utilities Group Vedanta Resources Vodafone Group Weir Group

601.00

-1.50

-0.25

1,328.00

-94.00

-6.61

1.00M

161.15

-2.75

-1.68

84.11M

1,782.00

-63.00

-3.41

0.60M

Whitbread

1,609.00

-32.00

-1.95

0.43M

Wolseley

1,507.00

-35.00

-2.27

1.02M

Wood Group (John)

553.00

-18.50

-3.24

1.28M

WPP

616.00

-12.50

-1.99

2.87M

Xstrata

970.50

-70.50

-6.77

12.68M

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Politicians should set a good example THE golden rule of parenting is to set an example. If you don’t want your kids to smoke, then don’t puff away in front of them. The same goes for finance. How your peers deal with money often has a direct effect on how you handle money. It appears the ‘parents’ of Spanish society, however - our politicians don’t seem to understand the rules. Those in charge of the country’s coffers have sparked severe public anger after being forced to open their own finances to scrutiny following a series of corruption scandals. A good example is definitely not what they have set! At a time when many Spaniards have repeatedly been urged to tighten their belts, it’s been uncovered that some of the country’s top officials

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are living in the lap of luxury. The revelations, recently uploaded onto the parliament’s website, reveal that there are many euro-millionaire politicians in Spain. One MP, who has connections to the construction industry, declared 22 different flats and houses in his 2010 tax return, including some apparently given as ‘donations’. Mariano Rajoy, the conservative battling to become Spain’s next prime minister, reports

having nearly €600,000 in bank accounts plus properties in Madrid, the Canary Islands and his native Galicia. Interestingly, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has €34,925 in a joint account with his wife and three pension schemes worth just €3,463. When the whole country is in crisis and people are losing their jobs, it’s a severe kick in the teeth to find out that those in charge are sitting comfortably on one of their many terraces, probably sipping a Martini. In order to get the Spanish economy back on track, it’s time the ‘parents’ stop the scandalous passing of brown envelopes. Politicians can’t keep their privileges and ask everyone else to kick theirs. It’s high time they set a good example.

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• AUSTRALIA’S richest person, billionaire Gina Rinehart, is being sued by one of her twin daughters over what reports said was a commercial dispute. Gina inherited her father’s business 20 years ago. • FASHION retailer Topman became the target for angry Twitter users after marketing two T-shirts considered to be sexist and promote gender violence. One read ‘Nice New Girlfriend. What Breed is She?’. • HOTEL chains in New York are delivering everything from yoga videos to recumbent bicycles to guests who prefer to work out their jet lag, or shape up for that business meeting in their own rooms. • BOLLYWOOD megastar Amitabh Bachchan, 68, has said he will act for free in his first Hollywood role in ‘The Great Gatsby’.

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Nations within nations WITH its staggering $692 billion war (Defence) budget the American military industry constitutes 43 per cent of the world’s entire military expenditure. This is not far behind the value of the UK and Russia’s combined export trade. The financial resources of this military machine’s apparatus dwarf many national economies. These conglomerates, like the pharmaceuticals industries, are far more powerful and influential than many governments. Through lobbying, a euphemism for sharp-suited salesmen, they exert enormous influence on government policy. If there are no wars, no threats imaginary or otherwise - the arms manufacturers are in deep trouble. It is in their interests to continually promote threat and counter-threat. British journalist Barry White participated in a tour covering the European arms industry lobby in Brussels; in that city alone more than 20,000 lobbyists seek to influence EU institutions. An impressive 70 per cent of these pushy lobbyists are employed by corporate giants; the rest by non-government organisations (NGOs) and 10 per cent by nongovernment organisations including trade unions. Former EU Commissioner, Mariann Fischer Boel, described Brussels as a lobbying paradise; it is equal only to the power of America’s lobbyists.

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Following the dissolution of the constitution, the EU has become an independent military alliance with an infrastructure for civil-military interventions. It has its own armaments agency. Governments, through banking and arms industry lobbyists, are under continual pressure to engage in conflict. This explains why the electorate, who think their votes influence governments, are confused as to why their governments wage wars to which voters are strongly opposed. There are powerful lobbying forces actively influencing government decisions. Lobbyists are more successful at persuading politicians. The electorate only exercise their powers of persuasion on one day every five years; the lobbyists do it every day.

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The European arms industry, like the pharmaceuticals and banking cartels, use a myriad of strategies to penetrate decision-making institutions. Using a system known in political circles as ‘entryism’ they sit on advisory groups, become members of think tanks; are slipped on to various advisory and expert groups from where they influence budget decisions and political strategy; they cosy up to government’s key decision-makers. An important part of their spiel is to invent internal and external threats for without such there would be no need for defence. Politicians are not renowned for their principles, their intellectual gifts; many are ambiguous about brown envelopes and other forms of corruption. They are easy meat for hard-headed, well-paid arms industry lobbyists. The big four arms makers in Europe are the UK’s BAE Systems, Finmeccanica, EADS and Thales. As with the banking industry there is little effective regulation. As a consequence much equipment is bought without there being a need. In the meantime, those on the frontline are denied appropriate arms and equipment. If it were otherwise then solutions wouldn’t be needed. If that were to happen then the only ones to do the dying are those employed in the arms industry. as much as 1.25 per cent when you deposit one!). If you’re purchasing a property for €300k you’ll be paying the bank €1,800 just to raise the banker’s draft! The arrangement that Currencies Direct have made with ‘la Caixa’ means it will cost you nothing to deposit a banker’s draft and a maximum of €60 to raise one. The other major advantage of the ‘la Caixa’ Currencies Direct account is that there’s no charge when you make transfers to and from the UK and no cut-off time! As soon as we receive your funds they’ll appear in your account. Once you’ve selected your property we have a number of ways we can reduce the costs and hassle of regular payments to Spain.

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That ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t peanuts! FORMER US president Jimmy Carter is proud that his administration never went to war. Ironically, had he ordered the bombing of Iran in 1979 after the American embassy was occupied in Teheran he would probably have been re-elected. The trouble with US foreign policy - then and now - is that only toughness is held to reflect strength while bypassing opportunities for aggression is regarded as weakness.

Moraito Chico.

WHEN the West encouraged and then applauded the Arab Spring, it did not foresee that the Arab Autumn would commence with storming and sacking the Israeli embassy in Cairo. This, or something like it, was inevitable, because opposition to tyranny is routinely interpreted as a step towards democracy, when it is often simply a step towards more tyranny marketed under a different name.

BRIC to the rescue BRAZIL, Russia, India and China - BRIC, the newest acronym for a not-so-brave world could help Europe haul itself out of the hole that Greece has dug for it. This is not selflessness, as they have profits to protect.. Nevertheless, the EUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need of assistance from former foes and ex-colonies proves that the sun has set once and for all on the brave old world.

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CHARITIES’ CORNER By Ron Williams

COSTA BLANCA-WIDE HELP for example was founded as long ago as 1977 and had 49 volunteers by its first formal AGM in 1985. Now there are operations in Benidorm (607 386 964), Benissa (688 607 283), Benitachell (664 573 360), Calpe (616 237 135), Campello and San Juan (96 563 8259), Denia (96 642 7044), Jalon (659 624 643), Javea (96 579 5078), Murcia Mar Menor (96 857 0059), San Miguel de Salinas (96 672 3733), Teulada and Moraira (667 036 188) and Torrevieja (965 704 282). Some are independent, perhaps too independent, a spoonful of cooperation would surely help indeed, I received this email: “In order to avoid confusion with other HELP organisations we feel it would be better to withdraw any reference to Jalon Valley Help.” There are also two HELP AT HOME organisations giving similar assistance headed by Lesley in Mar Menor on 96 813 4978 and Sheila in Orihuela Costa on 672 991 824. The operations differ according to local

HELP needs help What a lot of nice hardworking expats there are in Spain and researching for Charities’ Corner has given me the opportunity to meet even more of them. There are so many who devote their life to helping others but it is apparent that, as in most organisations, a hard core of six or eight dedicated Committee members usually provide the power to keep the wheels turning and volunteers are always welcomed.

Melissa (in the chair) and her sister Anna. needs. While Benidorm with its 150 Members helps lots of tourists, Denia deals largely with services associated with their new regional hospital. Benidorm also organises lots of events

for their own members such as the Albir Companionship lunch I attended, trips and local shopping discounts while still helping those in trouble who are frequently introduced to them by Social Services. Calpe HELP told me they are assisting an elderly German lady who has no relative anywhere and another whose husband is in hospital and cannot even shop for herself. If they can’t help directly, they know where to go, but one hopes they don’t have too many questions such as last month’s request for the nearest McDonalds. Regrettably their president is ill and Calpe is in desperate need of volunteers, perhaps to shop or just sit and have a coffee; these are not difficult

functions, there must be hundreds in Calpe who could help. Carole Saunders the newly elected Calpe Councillor for Associations is tackling the cooperation issue by getting local charities together to see how they can all help each other – some other authorities could learn a lesson here. The social structure of Spain itself is changing too; where families once gathered around in time of need, that is increasingly difficult as people move to find work – how can a family in Madrid provide help in Denia for example? So increasingly assistance is sought by all nationalities regardless of religion or nationality. Fundraising is an essential part of their task for how else can

they buy the equipment to loan out and between them they run an amazing variety of events. Not all the money raised stays inhouse either, some also donate to other good causes such as Emaus and MABS the cancer charity. All the groups keep a stock of medical equipment for loan, where else can you borrow a Zimmer frame, crutches or a wheelchair? Where else can you find a volunteer interpreter or someone to help with shopping, dog walking or simply share a coffee with the bereaved or housebound? Cries of help may be beyond the organisation’s own ability to solve but they come into their own by knowing where to go for an answer.

FUTURE EVENTS: CALPE beach launch party for Guardian Angels Calpe, phone Lesley on 95 587 4387. Afghan Heroes are holding a Dinner Dance at the Diamante Hotel November 19 at €55. BENIDOLEIG October 1, at El Cid Restaurant, €10 scampi and chips plus live music with Guardian Angels. BENISSA September 29, ‘The Party’s on the House’ at the Casa Cultura for €12, phone 96 558 1483. October 15, 60s and 70s Nite at Finca Abril, email finca.abril@gmail.com November 26, Christmas Party at Finca Abril telephone Carole on 639 637 520 DENIA, Christmas Fayre December 4, at the Marriott Hotel, €1 entrance, phone Carole on 639 637 520. These last four events are all in aid of the EMAUS Children’s Homes. JAVEA September 25, ‘Race for Life’ supporting Cancer Charities. Phone Teresa on 648 100 669. OLIVA Nova Golf Hotel, October 28, Halloween Ball in aid of MABS the cancer charity, €30 phone Fiona on 675 039 952. Where indeed would you have borrowed the wheelchair my own granddaughter needed? She thought it a lark to use one as a precaution for a few weeks, I am just thankful that her problem was not long term.

All the HELP organisations need more help. They need volunteers, prizes, equipment and sponsorship. Ring your nearest location or email charities.corner@gmail. com and I will gladly put you in touch.

Come on, charities! Tell us about yourselves, your forthcoming events and the help you need. Email Ron Williams at charities.corner@gmail.com – Next month we will be meeting a couple of Costa Blanca Animal Charities.

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An exchange of services ‘bank’ THE barter system is as old as the hills course; perhaps get legal advice, a and during tough times the exchange dress or your computer repaired. of produce or services for, well, Money doesn’t change hands but products and everyone learns new skills services, is or benefits from the increasingly popular expertise of others. As the in Spain. saying goes, ‘necessity is Images of Many towns have the mother of invention’. Spain introduced their own Before you ask, it concerns currencies or trading itself solely with skills By Mike Walsh tokens to encourage swapping, not spouse www.michaelwalsh.es local loyalty. exchange! Now, an • BRAD PITT and enterprising ‘bank’, Angelina Jolie have that isn’t interested homes; well, not in money, but offers homes as you and I an exchange of think of; palatial services, has palaces more on a par opened up in with Saddam Hussein’s Marbella. pads, in fact. The idea is that you The two movie stars have offer your skills to teach put their Malibu home on the others. By doing so one market for €13.75 million. That accumulates ‘hour earnings’, which isn’t much by oligarch standards can be spent accessing the services of but they do also have homes in other ‘bank customers’. Los Angeles, New Orleans, France For instance, you take a class and Italy. I might drop them a line offering a course in cosmetics and to let them know of some of the with the hour tokens earned you knock-down bargains available attend a hairdressing or marketing here in Spain.

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What does the name of your car say about you? CARS are usually named according to seems, tend to be those which attempt the design or the targeted market to play upon consumer classsegment. consciousness and social insecurities. An For instance, for those with a sense of attempt by car manufacturers to tack adventure, who wouldn’t want to be £1,000 names on to £100 cars, perhaps? seen whizzing through the outback in a Ever heard of any American celebrity Pathfinder, Explorer, Navigator or, er, owning a Chevrolet Celebrity station Outback? wagon? And exciting place Some of the weirdest, names should promise though, have got to be the exciting cars, shouldn’t Daihatsu Naked (a car they? Cars like the without clothing?); Isuzu Monte Carlo, Malibu, Mysterious Utility Wizard (a Tahoe and Yukon. long lost cousin of Harry Then there are Potter?); Giga 20 Light Dump By NORA JOHNSON drivers who select (a van with 20 gigantic specific models super-useless lights?) and according to their profession. Can’t the Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear you just picture an athlete in a (complete with space-ship equipment?). Citroen Jumper, an optician in a Ford But, let’s face it, cars with weird or Focus, an astronomer in a Mitsubishi even outright awful names get just as Eclipse and a rugby player in a much attention, so maybe it’s just a Mazda Scrum? marketing tactic. The name of a car, you see, can have For some, though, it wouldn’t matter a significant impact as to whether how cool the car looked or what kind of someone will actually want to be seen features it had. For example, imagine driving it. After all, when Chrysler that a Bentley still looked like a Bentley brought out the Dodge Diplomat, did but instead was called the ‘Bentley potential customers really think that Beefburger’. Who’d want to drive a driving it would make them appear more vehicle with a name that ‘burgers’ belief? like, er, diplomats? It really makes you wonder. How about cars with names that look Perhaps this is why cars that make it like they were thought up by a five-year- to the ‘Weirdest Names Ever’ lists don’t old? For example, would you want to tell make it too long elsewhere. anyone you drove a Suzuki Cappuchino? Nora Johnson’s novel, The De Frequent surveys compare different Code (www.noravehicle names to find out which are the Clerambault most popular, the weirdest and johnson.com) available at Amazon in paperback and as eBook. Profits to downright awful. The cars with the worst names, it Cudeca

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Moraira set for first 5 star hotel Special report by Benny Davis THE once quiet little fishing village of Moraira is now known as the Rivera of the Costa Blanca. The old fish market, seafarer’s

cottages and smoke filled tapas bars have over the last few years been replaced by a cornucopia of up market shops, bars, restaurants and a central apartment complex.

Aladdin for Christmas By Mike Smith ROJALES PANTOMIME GROUP are now well into rehearsals for their Pantomime, ‘Aladdin’. To be staged at Los Montesinos Theatre, Thursday December 8, Friday 9, and Saturday 10, with a matinee on the Saturday afternoon. The costume team have already started work as have the props crew and scenery designers. Money raised will go to local charities. Anyone interested in joining the chorus or backstage please contact Christine on: 965 077 090. Or 678 212 034 or

Rehearsals for Aladdin. please send an email shimserv@googlemail.com, or go along to The Cultural Centre Quesada Wednesday, or Friday between 2pm and 5pm when they rehearse in the theatre room.

The once maze of dark side streets and bland open spaces now proudly support fountains alongside sculptures designed by local artists reflecting the past history of the town. A tasteful town plan that has managed to successfully combine the charm of the past with the needs of today. And now it can add another jewel to its crown – Moraira’s first ever five star hotel and club village, El Rodat. Scheduled to open in spring next year in Pinar del Abocat, the central hotel has been designed to incorporate 100 rooms plus a full range of top facilities within a seven and a half acre natural garden located within 1,000 metres of a beach. Accommodation will range from standard double rooms to junior and grand suites and extend into the grounds featuring an exclusive garden village consisting of 48 two bedroom apartment type bungalows. Owners and guests will be able to receive the full five star facilities of the hotel, including full security, whilst enjoying the tranquillity and privacy of the surrounding landscape. Not surprisingly, Mediterranean

Madrigal family celebrating the press launch of El Rodat Moraira. From left: Father Carlos, daughter Gema, son Jaime. cuisine will feature strongly within the main signature restaurant reflecting the high reputation presently enjoyed by the kitchens of the existing El Rodat hotel in Javea. Should the menu become too inviting and slightly tip the scales of the inner man or woman, no problem, the management will invite guests to visit the extravagantly spacious Spa complete with circuit bath, sauna, private treatment rooms that have been designed to cater for customised VIP treatments, or have a good work-out in the fully equipped modern gym.

Other services will include a modular events area capable of accommodating up to 500 guests for business conferences, weddings or special banquets. Hotel owners Carlos Madrigal together with daughter Gema and son Jaime personally fronted the press conference at the launch of this new project, emphasising the fact they are a hands-on family business and are totally involved in the day to day management of all aspects of Hotel Rodat. Not surprising when it was revealed the new Moraira complex will cost between €19 million to €20 million.

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ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight AA77 departed Washington Dulles Airport at 8.20 local time, bound for Los Angeles. The aircraft climbed to its cruise altitude under the control of Dulles radar. Suddenly all radio contact was lost with the aircraft as it began its abnormal manoeuvring and descent towards the Pentagon, hitting it at 534mph, resulting in 64 fatalities on board. The National Transport Safety Board issued Document DCA01MA064, dated February 19, 2002, entitled Flight Path Study, American Airlines Flight AA77. This document was put together using, and quoting from, the following: the recording from the radar tapes whilst AA77 was being tracked over Washington; the total transcript of radio exchanges between Dulles and AA77 until the pilots stopped transmitting; the Digital Flight Data Recorder (the ‘Black Box’) showing the descent of the aircraft from its cruise altitude to the base of the Pentagon; finally, it stated they were forbidden to release further reports as to the reason for the accident due to the ongoing ‘investigation’ by the FBI. No video or other photographic evidence has ever been shown with

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respect to the aircraft actually approaching or hitting the Pentagon; however, many hundreds of eyewitnesses have said they saw an airliner crash into the Pentagon. The most survivable items after a catastrophic incident like this would be those parts made of heatresistance steel alloys normally found in jet engines and landing gear struts. Many of these parts were found showing fire exposure and impact damage and were photographed at the scene.

Furthermore, the DFDR (Black Box) and body parts were also found. With such overwhelming evidence, it is clear that Boeing 757-223 Serial number 34602, registration N644AA, was flown into the Pentagon and disintegrated into relatively small pieces on September 11, 2001. The aircraft insurers paid out on January 14, 2002, and the aircraft registration was cancelled due to it being destroyed. Let’s dispel some myths. The aircraft cannot fly at 534mph. Manufacturers apply relatively low, never exceed speeds on airliners to prevent pilots from becoming ‘cowboys’; a commercial airliner may rattle a bit when exceeding 500mph but it would not break up until it went through the sound barrier.

Prior to lining up with the Pentagon it made some dramatic, impossible manoeuvres; these flight manoeuvres have been achieved under simulated conditions specifically in New Zealand. A number of the pilots on the FBI’s list of perpetrators have been seen and interviewed by the BBC after 9/11; however, it is also documented that these people had their passports stolen in the Middle East before 9/11. So, who were these highly skilled commercial pilots who flew those airliners on that fateful day? Nobody knows for sure, not even the FBI, but the Middle East including Syria, Iran and Saudi Arabia have well trained Muslim commercial pilots. The hole in the side of the Pentagon doesn’t match the shape of the aircraft. True, however, the aircraft was travelling at 530mph, its outer parts made of aluminium, and it hit a reinforced structure. No CCTV footage is available. True, I believe the US were so embarrassed they don’t want anyone to see it. A Boeing 757 did fly into the Pentagon.

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WHEN will some men of mixed ages from young to elderly and many in between - stop parading around in public, well away from the beaches, half-naked? Last week, I visited Fuengirola Market and one man had seen fit to set off for his morning visit wearing just his underpants and trainers. What a sorry sight! I am not a prude, but I do expect decency, and applaud the fact that Barcelona - a city that caters for many more tourists than Fuengirola and neighbouring towns and resorts including Marbella - has publicly placed a ban on part-clad people from its streets. Men - and women for that matter in apparel suiting the beach should remain on the beach. Nicki Rowles, Alhaurin El Grande

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Wake up, Spain I COMMEND Mike Walsh’s excellent, if depressing, ‘Time to wake up, Spain’ article (Issue 1364). This resonated with me as I have been coming to our holiday home near Mijas for more than 10 years and have also become

Costa Blanca North note most definitely did not look of a criminal nature and accepted the situation very politely, I feel shops in Spain should adopt a similar policy to the UK. Audrey Wootton, Fuengirola

Saving agua I READ with interest the report ‘Water water everywhere’ (Costa del Sol Issue 1365) pointing out that though the reservoirs are full, local people have apparently forgotten lessons learnt in drier years to save on supplies. On the urbanisation where I live in Marbella, in recent weeks, the water pressure each morning has been really low, meaning that it is almost impossible to use water wastefully. Perhaps the authorities - if anxious to retain present high supplies - should consider lowering pressure of the supplies in areas where residents appear to be wasting this very precious commodity. N Price, Marbella

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Home truths I DON’T always agree with what Mike Walsh writes in his weekly columns, but ‘Time to wake up, Spain’ (Issue 1364) certainly identified with a few home truths. I first visited Spain more than 40 years ago, and moved here upon retirement six years ago. While my expectations in life have changed drastically over that period, much of what Spain continues to offer both visitors and residents remains little different. Yes, the nation has a fine road network; communications are good; airport delays are much less common; hotels are now finished before they open and super, air-conditioned shopping malls offer plenty of choice. But for the tourist seeking a sunshine based holiday and choosing Spain, many other destinations appear to offer much more intrigue and excitement at similar prices, including Turkey and the like. Spain cannot reinvent itself totally, but it needs to identify with the importance of offering value for money. How many traders really do offer such a service that the first-time visitor feels spellbound on returning again and again? My case rests! Bill Rylance, Nerja

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I HAVE had experience of taxi drivers worldwide, and sadly there are always some who try to take advantage of passengers by hiking fares. Southern Spain is not any different, as my neighbour, who does not speak very much

Spanish, found out last week. Some friends came to spend a long weekend with her, so caught the train to Fuengirola where she met them. They then collectively took a taxi to La Cala, which is normally a €12 ride. However, upon arrival, the

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increasingly disconcerted with what is happening in Spain. I am frustrated by how miserable and rude many Spaniards are, especially to the British who have poured hundreds of millions of euros into the coastal areas over the years. There does not seem to be a culture of gratitude, whether it is acknowledging when you let someone out on the roads, hold a door open or tip in restaurants. I have travelled to many parts of the world and the Spanish attitude appears almost unique. With travellers having the choice of so many places to visit in

taxi-driver wanted €18, not €12, as they had a small dog with them. Taxi-men would do well to treat their cash-paying customers fairly, because people will only be taken for a ride for so long (excuse the pun). Margaret McDonald La Cala

the world, a friendly face is a very important consideration and makes a huge difference. Restaurant, bar and business owners in Spain would certainly see till takings increase if they were to develop such a strategy. Richard Ash, West Midlands, (England)

Counterfeit alert I WAS in a leading supermarket in Fuengirola last week when a customer in front handed the cashier a €50 note that was adjudged - by a machine - to be counterfeit. To my amazement the woman behind the till handed the money back to the shopper, meaning, no doubt, that the note would then be handed on perhaps in a smaller store without a machine checking for forgeries. A neighbour advises that supermarkets in the UK adopt a policy of withholding any notes adjudged to be counterfeit, handing them to the police with the details of the shopper involved. While the woman who handed the

I WAS pleased to read the results of a survey on Muslims’ attitudes (Issue 1366). The vast majority believed that ‘violence is not a way to defend religious beliefs’, that ‘non-believers have the same value and dignity as believers’ and that they ‘do not believe one religion is superior to others’. This proves that as with most things in life it is the dangerous fundamentalists that cause the problems. The majority of people, regardless of race or religion just want to live and let live. S Reid, Benidorm (Alicante)

Twinning thought THE suggested twinning of the statue of a donkey in Mijas with Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue (Costa del Sol, Issue 1366) seems mismatched. Given that the Mermaid statue has so much history and originated from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy story, surely a better link would be the 1.5m statue of Pania in Napier (New Zealand), whose tale bears a resemblance and her pose is similar, too. A Larsen, Mijas Costa (Malaga)

NHS changes LAST month, British Prime Minister Cameron announced plans to change the NHS beyond recognition. What we will get if this Bill passes through is the Americanisation of the NHS. Those with the money or the insurance will be treated first. Jack Johnson, Villajoyosa (Alicante)

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WHAT is it with emails these days? I get them by the thousands yet none of them ever say anything. I require news about the personage that wrote it, what is new, old or broken? How is he surviving? What dreams still remain? Short, pithy email pronouncements mean nothing to someone expecting information of a sort. Of the approximate 200 emails a day I receive most are ‘forwarded’ jokes, movies or quips. They arrive at one friend’s computer and, as he often drinks at the same well as I do and wants nothing left to doubt, he energetically sends the message on. Just like everyone else does who drinks in the same bar or frequents the same gym, restaurant, coffee shop or bus stop. A million people I recognise per day and can nod my head toward them in recognition and in return they send me meaningless blog and feel better for it having done so. Now, a picture of a naked woman with fine breasts is a glimpse of eye candy momentarily, but if it appears six times more, it is a nuisance and disliked. Weeks, months and now years of this same offhanded treatment has gotten me nowhere; learning anything new

Got your email – wish you’d sent me a letter! ‘VILLAGE VOICE’ By Ric Polansky about what’s happening around me is almost impossible. I have had to go back to the village coffee shop and spend a good 20 minutes per day to get caught up with reality. Or, I often stroll over to others’ tables while they are collecting their morning thoughts and sipping their java, sit myself down like Danny the Dice does and just start talking to them. “Did you see that piece on the news wherein the Palestinians want to become a country?” I blurt to unexpected new friends soon to leave. Whatever they say, their words are real, authentic and almost cherished as they are in fact NEW and not forwarded. The internet world is turning us users into a syndicated

Index finger hits the delete key to relieve of offending matter. worldwide web of morons, promoting banality. I regret, and am embarrassed, to tell you that I haven’t written a meaningful email to any of my family or close friends within the last six months (sent lots of risqué photos, though). Disgraceful, worse yet, I have now joined the ranks of the trite, insignificant, boring and common.

They were a different race that went before us. Those born without modern tactical communication. They got their knowledge the old-fashioned way, through books or gossip. Many stayed up late and breathed in the fumes from the candlewick while they read, yet their minds aglow with bright thoughts from the written page.

When they put pen to paper what came out was always significant and purposeful. Nowadays, if the email message isn’t short, contrite and entertaining, the index finger hits the delete key and in a blink you are relieved of the offending matter. Rightfully so! It is not just the overkill of too much of the same information, it is also too much that is contrite, poorly written and inconsequential. The other day, while discussing one of my favourite anthropological problems - the peopling of the Americas - I was pleasantly surprised when the other person actually shared a similar interest. He asked me if I had read a book related to the topic and I could easily pull up pages of correspondence I had shared with the book’s author. My friend was startled but I assured him even authors lack decent substantive material to read or repute. Of course the www is a good way to say hello, but is that saying anything, really?

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) The usually flamboyant attitude which is yours at this time of the year is now subdued, but this will not last for too much longer and soon things will be back to normal. You will be looking to spice up your romantic life and your partner will be only too willing to go along with your suggestions.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) There is a lot going on and sometimes you need to take a step back. A feeling that you have covered some ground before is not unfounded. However, there are certain aspects of your life which need to be revisited. Only in this way are you able to see the real progress that has been made.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Expectations are high. With energy peaking early on, projects gain momentum and there are early results. A suggestion made to a loved one some time ago is now acceptable and there could be some excitement. Rather than setting down hard-and-fast plans, it may be better to be flexible.

FILMS them down. The Smurfs will be a definite winner for young children, and there are several scenes which will have them laughing out loud. Although it’s predictable adults will be able to sit through it

comfortably and there are a few scenes with clever humour. However, there is some sexual innuendo in the film which has outraged parents, and although it is really not necessary, it will go over the heads of most younger children. Some of the humour is a bit rude, and although there is no direct swearing, the Smurfs use the

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your love life is highlighted and, although you may be suspicious of your good luck, this is a new phase. Whereas before you had some reason to mistrust you are now able to have confidence. It is a great time to progress your inclinations on the romantic front.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Cast your net wide this week and be prepared to take advantage of a state of freedom. With high energy and an expansive

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When looking at where you have come from, it is gratifying to know progress continues. The months ahead convince you the path you took was right.

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mind, you are in a good position. Avoid being thrown out of kilter by activities around you. It may be difficult to make real progress at times but that does not mean you are unable to plan.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) As the moon shines on you, it is almost possible to feel the light. After a few recent hiccups it is now possible to get down to achieving your heart's desire. Whether that is what you will want at the end of the day is neither here nor there. What matters most to your wellbeing now is to see some results.

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CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your mind is sharp and it is easy to spot problems before they arise. Some dispute regarding a trip is disappointing. However, you are not able to please everyone in this instance. A glitch in a close relationship needs sorting out now before things get worse.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) A great light shines on your romantic life. Whether it is meeting up with old chums or a new date, there is electricity in the air for you. Equally, a business coupling is particularly fruitful and you count your blessings to have gone down a particular path.

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Having been given a chance to take responsibility at the beginning of the month, you are determined to do your best. Certainly, it is a time to concentrate on any business matters which need attention.

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Colleagues are far from helpful at the moment and you may even feel that matters are going backwards. It may be necessary to move away and leave them to haggle among themselves. Perhaps later you may step in and take control of the confusion. If your business life is far from good then it is more than balanced by harmony at home.

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There will be good news regarding an application or legal document. Following on from that your finances take a turn for the better and this could be long term. Having extra cash is great, but be wary of someone who would like to part you from it. At the weekend, events take a romantic turn but timing may be bad owing to other commitments.

Although you feel more in control as the week comes to an end, do not make the mistake of counting your chickens before they are hatched. If you do, you could end up with egg on your face. Continue to plan to get the best results but bide your time.

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THE SMURFS make their first trip to the big screen in Columbia/ Sony Pictures Animation’s hybrid live-action and animated family comedy, The Smurfs. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the Smurfs out of their village, they’re forced through a portal, out of their world and into ours, landing in the middle of New York’s Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in The Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks

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CRYPTIC Across 1 A temporary measure to fill a hole (7) 5 Shed a few tears while cider brewed (5) 8 Snares erratic parents (7) 9 Authorisation to turn back the clock (5) 10 We hear sniffer is acquainted with the facts (5) 11 Lion devouring poor shot in part of Africa (7) 12 Rocky stayed firm (6) 14 Pointless gift is arranged beforehand (6) 17 Trains with a different skilled worker (7) 19 Creep off with a thin pancake (5) 22 Drunken Boers are dignified (5) 23 Hairdo not becoming? Certainly! (7) 24 In front of a leader (5) 25 School in wasteland is sweet (7) Down 1 South Staffordshire town is finely contoured (5) 2 Surpass in bout, Donald (5) 3 Gave information about poor grades around the South (7) 4 It becomes a nuisance for the French to pound it (6) 5 Treats curse by mistake (5) 6 At home with friends and institute members (7) 7 Tried to work out in Michigan (7) 12 Bird and water found in

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Wales (7) 13 Something palatable came from the wedding of Catherine the Great, a blessed event (7) 15 Canters about then unsays what has been said before (7) 16 Untied complicated joint (6) 18 A little bit of quiet colour (5) 20 Noted composition for spirited duet with energy (5) 21 Maintain former monarchʼs car (5)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents C and 21 represents B, so fill in C every time the figure 6 appears and B every time the figure 21 appears. Now using your knowledge of the English language work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS: CRYPTIC - Across: 1 Bails, 4 Lascar, 7 Back, 8 Cypriots,

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

9 Elementary, 12 Yields, 13 Rustic, 15 Censorship, 18 Talisman, 20 Exit, 21 Remedy, 22 Shone.

Down 1 Meddler (8) 2 Fragment (5) 4 Raid (6) 5 Seat (5) 6 Come before (7) 7 Comment (4) 8 Vocation (6) 13 Of private concern (8) 15 Energy (7) 17 Awning (6) 18 Delays (6) 20 Perfection (5) 22 Avoid (5) 23 Young of domestic cattle (4)

Across 1 Employer (4) 3 Cooking pot (8) 9 Retainer (7) 10 Accomplished (5) 11 Emblem (5) 12 Brass instrument (6) 14 Want (6) 16 Programme (6) 19 Indigenous (6) 21 Requires (5) 24 Nimble (5) 25 Make intelligible (7) 26 Bold (8) 27 Cure (4)

Down: 1 Boar, 2 Inkwell, 3 Successor, 4 Lap, 5 Shift, 6 Asteroid, 10 Earphones,

H ex a g r a m The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (EARNED) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

11 Literate, 14 Supremo, 16 Spire, 17 File, 19 May.

QUICK - Across: 1 Dubai, 4 Year, 7 Fees, 8 Position, 9 Scatterbrain, 11 Umpire, 13 Haggle, 15 Unrestrained, 18 Restless, 20 Shoe, 21 Dark, 22 Lists. Down: 1 Dregs,

10 Rehearsal, 12 Manner, 14 Genesis, 16 Extra, 17 Dross, 19 Elk.

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Quote WORN A A

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Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.

Mark Twain, American author and humorist, 1835 – 1910.

1 Levels, 2 Supply, 3 Beetle, 4 Queens, 5 System, 6 Desert, 7 Vessel, 8 Speeds, 9 Review, 10 Empire, 11 Tested, 12 Toilet, 13 Raises, 14 Videos, 15 Trader, 16 Lowest, 17 Strike, 18 Dreams, 19 Priest

7-star quiz FAMOUS SHIPS

1. Now on display in Portsmouth, what was the name of Admiral Horatio Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805? 2. What was the name of the ship that took the settlers known as the Pilgrim Fathers from Plymouth to America in 1620? 3. What were the names of the three ships (one larger carrack and two smaller caravels) that Christopher Columbus departed with from Palos de la Frontera to America on August 3, 1492? 4. What was the name of Captain James Cook’s research vessel that he used on his first voyage of discovery to Australia and New Zealand from 1769 to 1771?

5. What was the name of the Cherokeeclass 10-gun brig-sloop of the Royal Navy on which naturalist Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos Islands in 1835? 6. What was the name of the brigantine merchant ship that became famous for having been discovered on December 4, 1872, in the Atlantic Ocean unmanned and apparently abandoned, despite the fact that the weather was fine and her crew had been experienced and able seamen? 7. What was the name of the iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel that laid the first lasting transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866?

Nonagram

4 Yes, 5 After, 6 Jovial,

Absent Beards Cereal Denied Dreams EARNED(10) Eating Engine Kissed Melted Messes Pieces Ranges Reined Sealed Settee Sledge Stress Tested

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

1. HMS VICTORY, 2. MAYFLOWER, 3. SANTA MARÍA (nicknamed Gallega), PINTA (the Painted) and Santa Clara, nicknamed NIÑA, 4. HMS ENDEAVOUR (also known as HM BARK ENDEAVOUR), 5. HMS BEAGLE, 6. MARY CELESTE, 7. SS GREAT EASTERN

2 Basmati, 3 Impatient,

Play on Words

Target: Average: 8 Good: 11 Very good: 16 Excellent: 20

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION aped, cape, clap, clip, dept, dupe, epic, leap, pace, pact, paid, pail, pale, pate, peal, peat, pelt, pica, pied, pile, pita, plat, plea, pled, puce, pule, tape, adept, caped, caput, culpa, cupel, cupid, duple, leapt, lepta, letup, paced, paled, pedal, petal, pilau, piled, place, plaid, plait, plate, plead, pleat, plica, plied, puled, taped, taupe, tepid, tulip, depict, epical, placed, placid, plaice, plated, plicae, teacup, update, plaited, plaudit, plicate, DUPLICATE

How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case B) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

Answers: Two up two down; On all fours; Worn to a shadow

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attempts to take it easy on his last days before retirement, events make his exit a memorable one, with the two manic detectives taking on an ex-cop who has set himself up as a major crime lord. Action comedy. 5:00pm Centurion 6:55pm The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus 9:00pm Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 11:00pm Lethal Weapon 3 1:05am Centurion 2:45am Showdown in Little Tokyo 4:10am American Ninja 2: The Confrontation 5:45am 35mm

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Spanish bid to unravel mystery of ancient Mexican City of Gods A MAJOR exhibition into the Teotihuacan civilisation is being held in Spain. The exhibition, which runs until November 13, provides a unique insight into the culture, ideology, traditions and social and economic organisation of this remarkable yet relatively little known City of the Gods civilisation, which has intrigued international scholars for centuries. Now further focus has been turned on to the subject in a major exhibition displaying 400 objects recovered during a century of excavations in and around the site and on loan from Mexican museums at the CaixaForum Cultural Centre in Madrid. Teotihuacan means ‘City of the Gods’ and this is the name that the CaixaForum has given to this exhibition. Objects on display range from everyday household items to smooth, stone masks and exquisite jewellery and sculptures; none more so than the Mask of Malinaltepec dating from 700AD with its encrusted, mosaic stones and beaded necklace. Many of the sculptures depict religious and military symbols. The stone sculpture known as the Disc of Death is believed to have marked the beginning of the decline of the civilisation. Teotihuacan Mention ancient civilisations of Mexico and the 15th century Aztec culture springs to mind. Yet, more than 1,000 years earlier, at the beginning of our era, an equally important civilisation existed in Central Mexico. The Teotihuacan civilisation spanned 800 years from about 100BC until it collapsed around 800AD.

Left: Disc of Death believed to have marked the beginning of the decline of the civilisation around 600AD. Below: Malinaltepec Mask 700AD.

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At the height of its power in around 450AD, Teotihuacan was the most powerful cultural, political and religious centre of the pre-Hispanic era. The site of the city of Teotihuacan, which lies 45 kilometres north of Mexico City, is one of the archaeological wonders of the world and became a World Heritage site in 1987. Built between 150 and 250AD, the city was the largest in the Americas, extending to more than 22 square kilometres with a population estimated at about 200,000. It was a well planned and designed complex divided into four separate areas: political, economic, cultural and residential. Each sector comprised massive, stone-built monuments separated by vast open central squares. The main avenue, built on a north-south axis, known as the Avenue of the Dead links the Northern Pyramid of the Moon and Pyramid of the Sun with the Southern Citadel, which included the most important building in the city known as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. This temple testifies to the importance of religion in the Teotihuacan society where two main beliefs cohabitated; the Quetzalcoatl with the Feathered Serpent, and Tlaloc, God of Rain and Fertility. Teotihuacan society was based on a pyramid hierarchy with political leaders, priests, ambassadors, traders, soldiers and workers. However, although playing leading roles, religious leaders are not

believed to have been rulers. Teotihuacan’s influence extended to the north of Mexico and south to Guatemala with an integrated political and economic structure enabling it to establish diplomatic and trade links with other regions in Mesoamerica, often at a considerable distance. The area was a source of mineral wealth with jade, mica, marble serpentine and travertine stone, used by craftsmen who became specialists in the production of murals, ceramic pottery, stone carvings, masks, bone shells, sculptures and jewellery, often used to trade and negotiate strategic alliances. The feathers of the sacred bird, the Quetzal, are depicted in many objects and murals. Why the Teotihuacan civilisation collapsed remains a mystery. Although there is some evidence that some of the residential and ceremonial sectors of the city were destroyed by fire, perhaps an earthquake, there are conflicting explanations over its demise. Like many ancient

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determine the end of its creation. However, there are several opinions that link the cause of its disappearance to internal revolt against the established ruling power, social difficulties caused by the excessive growth in population and the consequent ignoring of the plight of the people by the elite. Interestingly, these reasons could well apply to our own democracies today. We should take note of what history teaches us. CaixaForum Social and Cultural centre Paseo del Prado 36 Madrid Daily 10am to 8pm until November 13 Free admission

civilisations there was a strong belief in fatalism. It was said that if the universe was created by gods, then gods could

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4:10pm Countdown 5:00pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Coach Trip 6:30pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 7:55pm 4thought.tv 8:00pm Channel 4 News Includes sport and weather. 8:55pm BT and Channel 4 Present... Channel 4 and BT introduce Lee Pearson, Paralympic multi gold medallist para-equestrian. 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm Grand Designs The old lifeboat station in Tenby was home to the brave souls of the RNLI for over 100 years. 11:00pm Fresh Meat Brand-new comedy drama series from the makers of Peep Show about the hilarious, and often painful, truths of being a student. 11:55pm Shameless Dean Lennox Kelly returns for the landmark 100th episode of Shameless, as Mickey give Mimi an ultimatum: either the new boiler goes or he does; and suddenly Micky finds himself on The Jockey sofa.

4:10pm Cries in the Dark 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:25pm OK! TV 8:00pm 5 News at 7 National and international news. 8:30pm Highland Emergency 9:00pm Ultimate Emergency Bikers Documentary series following the work of emergency bike crews. ) 10:00pm Law and Order: Criminal Intent Two young brothers endure the insanity of their mother until she dies under questionable circumstances in a bathtub. 11:00pm Big Brother Coverage of all the latest goings-on from inside the Big Brother house.

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By Ricardo Guerra M.S. Exercise Physiology MARATHON running has increased in popularity over the past three decades, with participation in the United States rising from 25,000 runners in 1976 to nearly 470,000 in 2008. Many professional and recreational runners take prescription drugs, unaware of potential side effects that affect runners in particular. One such class of drugs, called Statins, which includes Lipitor, Crestor, and Pravachol, lowers blood cholesterol by inhibiting a cholesterolproducing enzyme, and may even lower the risks of heart attack and further cardiovascular disease in a narrow category of patients. A new study in the American Journal of Cardiology examined the effect of Statins on creatine kinase (CK), an enzyme linked to muscle damage. Elevated levels of CK in the blood and muscles following exercise

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Marathon running is associated with muscle damage. correlates with muscle damage. The study, conducted by Dr Beth Parker of the Henry Low Heart Center at Connecticut’s Hartford Hospital, is the first to measure CK levels in athletes taking Statins following physical activity in a real-life environment rather than in a university laboratory. For several years, exercise physiologists have monitored their athletes’ CK levels to help avoid overtraining. Marathon

running and other extreme endurance events are associated with significant muscle damage, and even under normal circumstances, CK levels can rise by a factor of between two and five immediately upon completion of a race. “Raising unnecessary warnings may actually do more harm than good by actually deterring active folks from accruing the well established

benefits of daily activity,” she said. In her study, conducted with 80 well trained marathon runners, Parker found that postrace levels of creatine kinase were 30 to 50 per cent higher in the group of runners that were using Statins to treat high cholesterol when compared to a controlled group (runners not using Statins). There have been many reports of side effects from Statin use that include

muscle pain, fatigue, a serious acute muscle condition called rhabdomyolysis, impotence, and scarring of the liver. Emotional and cognitive related problems, including anxiety, depression, and memory loss have also been reported. When asked about the practical implications of her study, Parker noted, “Professional and recreational athletes are reported to be intolerant of Statins.” As always, further research is needed to establish how Statin use affects subjects from different demographics. But for now, it may just be wise to consult a physician about keeping the cholesterollowering drugs in the cabinet several days before the big race.

Ricardo Guerra was the Head Exercise Physiologist for the Egyptian National Football Team 2002 and Exercise Physiologist of the Qatar National Football Team 2008.

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Telling signs of a man’s finger By Nicole Hallett A MAN’S finger size can tell a lot about him. The length of his ‘ring finger’ has been linked to his libido. The more of the male sex hormone testosterone a baby is exposed to in the womb, the longer his ring finger is likely to be. High levels of testosterone are associated with a higher sex drive. “Sex hormones affect finger length which is determined during a narrow window of development but stays fixed throughout life,” said Professor Martin Cohn, a biologist at the University of Florida. A man whose ring finger is longer than his index finger often has a larger penis, higher fertility and sperm count, as well as more assertive behaviour. In fact, both men’s and women’s sporting prowess, academic ability, sexuality and susceptibility to disease can be assessed on the twin measurements of the length of the ring and index fingers. Longer index fingers on men mean they are less likely to develop prostate cancer and have a lower risk of early heart disease, while in women it means they have a higher risk of

breast cancer and greater fertility. Gay men are more likely to have had less testosterone exposure and sport the more feminine hand of shorter ring fingers than index fingers, a BBC study showed. Conversely, women with the masculine hand and a longer ring finger are more likely to be lesbians than those who do not. People who excelled on the sports field, especially in running and football, tended to have longer ring fingers. Traders with long ring fingers were found to make up to six times more than those whose ring fingers were relatively short, in a Cambridge University study. Children with longer ring fingers were better with number-based subjects like maths and physics, in a University of Bath study. This is probably why these fields are dominated by men, because more men than women have longer ring fingers. Finger length may offer an early warning for autism, which is sometimes described as the ‘extreme male brain’ and is four times more common in boys than girls.

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Interlocking makeup offers multiple combinations of sets. This new range has been launched by Jouer Cosmetics. “I created a line for people who want smart, portable packaging,” said founder and creative director Christina Zilber.

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By EWN Staff Reviewer TROPICANA Bar, situated behind the European centre next to Don Quixote just outside Moraira, is one of the area’s ‘best kept secrets’, says Sally, who along with Cilla is one of the two really friendly ladies who man the bar. Coming into Moraira from Benitachell, turn left up the hill, just before you reach Mas y Mas, into Camino del Viejo Portet. I emphasise that because I got lost trying to find it, but it’s worth the effort; it’s a lovely little local bar. Conversely, coming out of Moraira to Benitachell, pass Mas y Mas and take a right. Sally didn’t know I was from EWN, and she wasn’t expecting me, so the cheery welcome I got was genuine, and I felt right at home. Tropicana has a cosy yet airy atmosphere inside, and there’s a lovely enclosed beer garden terrace, where you can sip your beer or coffee, and take some sun at the same time. The Tropicana does live music on Thursdays and Saturdays, and when I was there I noticed that a former colleague, Max from Heart Radio, was heading up quiz nights which are due to start on Mondays from October 3: a great way to start the week in the winter months.

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By EWN Staff Reviewer ONLY 10 minutes from the beach, up the hill in Benitachell, lies a gem of a place called the Bull and Bear. An old stone building has been lovingly converted into a cosy pub, intimate restaurant and bijou hotel. With vaulted beamed ceilings and stone slab floors, the feel is one of traditional style with warmth. Richard and Sharon are a friendly couple, who have lovingly restored it over the past few years, and created a popular local meeting point for those seeking a great bar and restaurant. The Bull and Bear does an Early Bird menu from Tuesday to Friday, between 6pm and 7.30pm, with two courses for only â&#x201A;Ź9.50 including a half bottle of wine. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Double Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; section, where meals for two come

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Is the mobile market making websites a dying breed? MOBILE MARKETING is the latest hot topic online. With the growing number of internet-capable mobile devices I will take a brief look at how the mobile market might affect traditional websites over the next couple of weeks. I will also explain what you can do to take advantage of the growing number of mobile users accessing the internet today. For the first time ever, companies are shipping more smart phones than computers and the fact that Google bought mobile giant Motorola last month could be a good pointer that mobile marketing will be the future niche for promoting your business. I am often asked by companies whether they need to change their websites and Facebook

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How to solve the issue of local feral cats DEAR Connie, I read a letter you wrote in the newspaper about feral cats and felt compelled to reply. Whilst I understand your response, I believe that people do not understand the effects of their actions in feeding feral cats. I would be obliged if you bring this to the attention of your readers. It’s too late for me, I have to live with these creatures, but if it caused other people to pause and reflect, it may help someone else. Kind regards, Dave Kennedy

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duty to their neighbours, assuming they find the cats offensive? Should they ignore the cats and not feed them? Ignoring them will probably result in some, but not many, feral cats. A limited problem for neighbours. 4. Should somebody kill the feral cats? This will resolve the residents’ problem for a while but if there is food around, more ferals will move in. I think number two is the best, because I value the welfare of cats as well as the welfare of humans. Best wishes, Connie

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Insurance: It’s a vicious circle MY family isn’t the best when it comes to cars and insurance. My mum was on a speeding ban so sent an email to my sister and me about car insurance; we filled in the forms and sent them back. During the time her ban started, I was still living in England and had my own policy that insured me to drive any car, with the permission of the owner. My mum thought that there was no point paying for extra insurance when I was already insured. I then sold my car and moved to Spain, which meant my insurance was cancelled. In June 2010, I went back to England for a friend’s wedding and used my mum’s car. I thought she had insured me and she thought I still had my insurance; it was an honest mistake but it meant I was driving without insurance. Unfortunately, I had an accident, nothing too serious, but I knocked over a scooter. It was only a few months later that I found out I wasn’t

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honestly, I’m not surprised. It’s a vicious circle. Law-abiding drivers are forced to pay high rates because of uninsured drivers causing accidents. They should not be subsidising those who are breaking the law. But then some insurance companies charge triple to those who have been charged for not having insurance, leading to many of them reoffending because they cannot afford the policy. Don’t worry, I have now got my insurance but probably won’t be able to afford to drive the car! On something completely different, my heart goes out to anyone affected by the huge forest fire in El Soto and Mijas (Malaga) last week.

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The perfect match MEDITERRANEAN countries such as Spain have been at the forefront of developing golf properties catering for a largely northern European market, one that wishes to combine golf with a pleasant and reliable climate. Indeed, for many savvy buyers, purchasing a golf property is usually a decision made more on the quality of life enhancements which add to the location’s value and desirability than about putting balls. In Spain, while KPMG’s Golf Benchmark Survey reveals that under half (49 per cent) of golf courses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa were profitable in 2010, properties on golf courses have still fared better than other comparable properties on the coast in the face of economic hardship seeing properties without a golf environment decrease 30 per cent - 35 per cent in value in comparison to a 20 per cent maximum

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Spotlight on: Costa Blanca Floral Club HAVING started as two separate clubs - Marina Alta Club, which held demonstrations in Teulada and Costa Blanca Club, in Calpe - they amalgamated a few years ago to form Costa Blanca Floral Club and are members of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies. The club’s new venue is Salon de Actos in Moraira and they meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. There is a huge free car park next to the venue so parking won’t be a problem. Members and guests meet in the coffee lounge from 2.15pm onwards to chat and mingle before the 3pm start. Yearly membership fees are €20 plus €5 per session - non members/visitors pay €8. It is the only floral club that serves the area; the only other one is all the way down in Torrevieja. Chairman of the club is Sue Makinson and she has been involved with it since moving to Spain about eight years ago. Whilst in the UK, she was Chairman and Treasurer of the Leverstock Green Floral Club in Hertfordshire, so has plenty of experience in the world of flowers. It is an Englishspeaking floral club with some 60 members including Dutch and Germans ladies. Although most members are ladies there are quite a few

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gentlemen that attend the demonstrations. At each monthly meeting, a special guest, often flown over from the UK, will amaze you with a themed demonstration (usually about eight arrangements) which are then raffled off at the end of the afternoon. Last year, they welcomed Carl Wilde, one of Britain’s best-loved floral designers. Most people associate him with ITV’s ‘This Morning’ but he also appeared on and hosted

many other series, where his approach and flamboyant personality made him a household favourite. Another guest demonstrator was Barry Grey, a Cheshire-based International Floral designer with more than 40 years of experience. He kindly left a signed copy of his book ‘A Priviledge and a Pleasure’ after his visit, which was raffled off to raise funds for the club. Barry’s floral creativity was recorded by the award-winning photographer David Lloyd for the book. The club’s new season starts today (Thursday) with a spectacular demonstration entitled ‘Dare to be Different’ by Mildred Stafford, a UK National and International Floral demonstrator, starting at 3pm. The demonstration lasts for about two hours and whether you are a novice or professional, you will definitely pick up some tips and find the creations being constructed fascinating to watch. You never know, you may even be lucky enough to win one! If you would like to find out more about the club call Sue on 966 986 350 or 610 927 227 when she will be delighted to speak to you and tell you more about the club and its exciting agenda for this year.

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Is mainstream media manipulating the mind?

SADLY, the recent clip of a BBC’s main news item allegedly peddling an Indian street celebration as an anti-Gaddafi demo in Tripoli’s main square is for many - myself included - par for the course these dark days. I recall the apartheid period when ‘Auntie’s’ journalists superimposed pictures of tanks on Johannesburg parks and claimed Europeans needed military protection. They tossed coins into waste bins to give the impression that street kids searching for them were scrounging for discarded food scraps. It is said the camera never lies. It is in fact the biggest liar By in history. Jack Mike Walsh Glenn was director of the www.michaelwalsh.es popular news series March of Time, still shown on the History It is said the camera never lies. It is in fact the biggest liar in history. Channel. In his obituary it was conceded that he often created aficionados who delight in more. What we have is the draw it back from oblivion for world events with actors and finding the whoppers. Such nightmare world of George just so long as it is needed; all movie sets. behaviour really makes us no Orwell’s 1984 novel. this is indispensably necessary.” In his narrative, the gifted Could any statement better The news feature film, Inside better than the Soviets and the journalist, George Orwell (not describe mainstream media Nazi Germany, (1939) includes Nazis. When journalists censor or all are bad) wrote: “To tell manipulation today? It is social footage of a Nazi prison camp, which was filmed on New York’s spin news to shape people’s deliberate lies while genuinely engineering; I defy anyone to thinking then society loses its believing in them, to forget any label it as different from the Staten Island, using actors. that has become models used by past The use of film and moral compass. It feeds fact photography to distort history cynicism until no one knows inconvenient, and then, when it dictatorships; to do so can only has created its own culture of who or what to believe any becomes necessary again, to be described as denial. It is

social engineering but we are neither Soviet Russia’s nor 1930s’ Germany’s proletariat. We deserve better. It is our weakness if our children grow up into a world in which all thought processes are orchestrated by mainstream media. The internet threatens the monopoly of the giant broadcasters and news magnates. This is their concern but the internet could be our salvation. The great Daily Mail columnist Simon Heffer, with whom I had a few squabbles, wrote: “This is, in theory still a free country, but our politically correct, censorious times are such that many of us tremble to give vent to perfectly acceptable views for fear of condemnation. Freedom of speech is thereby imperilled, big questions go undebated, and great lies become accepted, unequivocally as great truths.” I second that.

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STONES PARKING SL. Caravan parking and sales. Caravans from 300€ to 10,000€ in stock. Hobby´s, LMC Deathleffs, Tabberts plus tourers. Parking from 20€+IVA per month. WE BUY CARAVANS Phone 966 830 134 or 966 803 648 or Mob 636 697 137(88795)

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SWOP-SHOP Benidorm, SECOND HAND BOOKS. Books sold and exchanged. Largest selection on the coast. Avda. Almeria (opp. Hotel Don Pancho). Open 9.30-1pm and 3.30-6.00pm. Tel: 965 850 811 EURO WEEKLY NEWS CLASSIFAX AGENT.

FOR ALL Computer Repairs – Andy @ Wizard Computers Home Visits - No Call Out Charge - No Fix No Fee. Qualified Technician - established on North Costa Blanca over 5 years. For friendly reliable advice Mob. 648 065 224 Office: 966 470 815. www.wizard-computers.biz (94056)

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Business for Sale OWNER RETIRING, 20 years successful business. Busy market twice a week, annual turnover 100,000€. Includes absolutely everything. Spanish van only 4 years old, stands, displays, marquees, stock, not your normal market stall. Professional look. No experience necessary, all training given. All suppliers and contacts included. More markets available if required. Ready to go from now. For more info call 966 811 539 or 627 933 104

Business Opp. BUSINESS FOR SALE/OPPORTUNITIES. 10 COLD DRINK/SNACK VENDING MACHINES SITED €44.900. EXCELLENT CASH INCOME, NO OVERHEAD, OPERATE FROM HOME ONE DAY WEEKLY.€31,000 NET YEARLY. 25 PRINGLE MACHINES SITED €14,900. GUARANTEED €250 PER WEEK NET. 965 326 442 / 659 696 455 (90480)

BAR/RESTAURANT equipment for sale. Professional dishwasher, double fryer, plancha, ice-cube machine, hardly used, offers 674 532 147 (94026) AUTOMATIC GATE systems €449!! Automatic garage door motors €249!! Fully installed /guaranteed!! All brands repaired 627 191 639 / www.elektro-nex .com (90795) CASH PAID for catering equipment. All fixtures and fittings from restaurants and bars. Call 620 375 924 (94061)

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WE BUY, SELL, REMOVE & transport all sizes & makes of Mobile Homes. Do not be conned by our competitors offering you sale or return terms, We pay CASH prior to removal, We cover the whole of Spain. Can’t sell, rent too high, difficult campsite owner? We are also here to help call Sue for free advice on 616 250 727 / 951 063 059 Casas Moviles SCP (90486) MOTORHOMES & CARAVANS WANTED, CASH WAITING, ANYTHING CONSIDERED. 647 587 855 / 950 459 010 www.hispa van.com (91635)

Car Hire JUST HIRE IT ONE WAY! ONE WAY Van Hire. To UK, Spain and France, different van and car sizes available. Tel: 952 541 147 / 667 235 205 (89406)

Carpentry SOMETHING SPECIAL in your garden. Craftsmen built timber pergolas, summer houses, decks or anything you want 676 644 014 (88891) BESPOKE wooden terrace furniture and gates made to your specifications. Flatpack pergolas erected. 659 371 531 (88896) www.dragonreforms.com Tel: 966 807 098. Free quotes given (90753)

Chiropodist CHIROPODIST, BRITISH REGISTERED 626 967 367 / 966 868 854 (89291)

Computers COMPUTER SERVICES: Internet, ADSL. Repairs, maintenance, new or second hand. All your computer needs call David 629 672 538 or 965 584 071 (88963)

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PALCOMPUTER in Albir. Sale, advice, repairs, Solarshop. Reduce your electricity bill - produce your own electricity. Gamesa Module 1.8€/W www.palcomputer.es, info@palcomputer.es Tel. 966 865 078 or 649 457 666 (94055)

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Damp “RISING DAMP” can cure Rising Damp, Leaking Flat Roof or Terrace. WE can make your Underbuild Dry. Villa Re-painting Due! we can protect your villa and stop PENETRATING DAMP with a Protective coating. You can also pay in Sterling. Phone/email us for a free survey now; Tel: 965 050 065 Mobile 634 322 672 www.dryzoneespana.com (85119)

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Electricians ELECTRICIAN WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE on the Costa Blanca. Electrical upgrades, Meter boxes moved to boundaries. Rewiring with all paperwork issued. Installation of ICP switch and box for Iberdrola requirements Tel: Mark 608 669 165 or 965 831 082 (88968) www.dragonreforms.com Tel: 966 807 098. Free quotes given QUALIFIED Electrician. 695 672 298 (90906)

Floor Polishing FLOOR POLISHING professional tradesman. Excellent professional, excellent service. Free estimates. Tel: 627 103 412 (94042)

For Sale TRANSFORMER 50KW plus tower, never used. 2,000€ ono Tel: 669 669 339 (87022)

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ALEXANDERS Antique Jewellers pay top London prices. Est 2003, Open Mon-Sat 10-3. Javea port seafront. 965 792 595 (88912)

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GOING HOME want to swap my RHD UK reg Peugeot 407 2.0 HDI estate for Spanish car. Taxed/tested can email photos 646 600 898 (90446)

CHIROPODIST, BRITISH REGISTERED. Home visits. Ingrowing toenails, Corns, Diabetic Help Tel: 626 967 367 (89291) DENTURE REPAIR SAME DAY SERVICE. Javea and surrounding area. Tel: 666 745 139 (88992)

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Metal Works MOBILE WELDING SERVICE, gates, rejas, railings etc. Made to measure or repaired. Free quotes. NO JOB TOO SMALL. Calpe. Dave: 616 173 699 (90943)

CARS PURCHASED FOR CASH. Fair prices paid for quality cars. Call Roy 690 650 962 Alicante Valencia (90926) VEHICLES WANTED. Damaged, accident or broken down. Any registration, any condition. All offers considered. Tel 646 726 377 (88915) FIAT BRAVA 1.6SX Automatic. Right hand drive, Spanish plates, ITV 03/2012, immaculate, 1,495€. Tel: 646 094 295 (87247) FORD SIERRA GHIA, RHD, Spanish plates. New ITV. All usual extras €450 965 652 845 (87383) BMW 320D 2006, Silver metallic. Beautiful condition, RHD. Would like to exchange for LHD. 966 867 440 / 0044 7515 364520 (94058)

Painter/Decorator W. D GILMOUR. Painter & Decorator. Established 35 years in Moraira. Estimates FREE. Call William on 609 691 776 or 966 197 170. (90982) UNIQUE Self Cleaning Paint using N a n o t e c h n o l o g y . Tel. 678 179 346 Info/Demo video @ www.villapainting.es (88985)

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GENTLEMEN, A happy love life with the amazing blue pill. Guaranteed. Gels from 2€. Delivery. Call Keith 687 357 529 (94029) JAVEA, Moraira, Christina, Eastern European lady massage and more. House & hotel visits Tel:661 034 261 (90793) GENERIC VIAGRA. Safe and effective blue pills for an enhanced love life. Call Ron 966 499 204 (90914) MISTRESS JASMINE will see you in her fully equipped chambers near Benidorm for sensual tie & tease to hard cp. Dominant male also available. 608 250 649 (88986) M A L E T O M A L E massage, therapeutic, relaxing & stimulating Relleu near Finestrat 620 408 678 (88990) LOOK Generic Viagra. Blue pills, safe and effective, 4 pills 10€. 12 pills 25€. Quantity discounts. Tel 693 527 001 for more information (94031) LUXURY GERMAN LADY, VERONICA 27, tall, 1.78, brunette, beautiful face, playboy body lovely. Discreet luxury apt, 7 days, 10am - 11pm Benidorm. 697 648 395 (88916) MISTRESS CRYSTAL ( J A V E A ) Strict, sensual, blonde dominatrix. Erotic dungeon. All fetishes/feminization/BDSM. Assistant dom/domme available if required. www.mistresscrystal. yolasite.com Tel. 634 358 697 (88989) GORGEOUS ENGLISH BLOND 45 years, gives discreet massage, 1 hour or over night stay. 15 mins Alicante airport.Tel Karen: 662 049 021 (88940) SEX Cinema ‘El Sofa’ Gay, Bi and Straight. Ladies FREE entry. Calle de la Parra 5 Benidorm www.sexcinemabeni dorm.com 965 869 667 (88961) BENIDORM c/Kennedy. Chicas, love sex. Blonde and brunette to fulfil your hottest fantasies. All types of services, 24h. Singles, trios, home visits, private parties and hotels. 678 985 867 (94060) BENIDORM c/Kennedy. Oriental, tantra, lingam massage. Relax and enjoy. Intensify your sexual desire. Sophia 633 600 373 (94059) JAVEA ADULT PARTIES Anything goes night for swingers - fetish - exhibitionists - Gays - Bi’s, CD’s - TV’s, TS’s and Heteros. All welcome, young and old - singles or couples - newbies and novices. H O T T U B available for fun. Discretion assured. Tel Crystal 634 358 697 or email javea parties@yahoo.com (94063)

TWO 14 MONTH OLD GOLDEN BURMILLA CATS available at very affordable prices. Stunningly beautiful. House trained. Fully vaccinated, good pedigrees, microchipped, pet passports. Tel. 971 872 690, gwen@bellabonny. com (89870) WWW.SPAINUKSPAIN.COM prices from dogs 395 pounds, cats 295 pounds. Travel with your pets from 695 pounds. Various packages available inclusive of furniture, cars and bikes. Weekly service. 952 160 096 / 665 150 227 (86169) MASEROF BOARDING CATTERY. Close to Jalon, spacious pens, quiet rural location and collection service. Est. 16 years. Tel: 965 973 370/616 031 986. mas cats@terra.es (86572) PROTECTAPET, Spain’s leading pet insurance. Free phone 966 493 373 www.protectapet.eu (84589) PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or email us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@pet-couriers.com or www.pet-couriers.com (69180)

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PET & HOUSE SITTER. English lady will look after your pets, plants and home during your absence. Tel 646 581 624 (88962)

THE INTERPRETER, English Spanish, to assist you in Hospitals, Medical Centres, Schools, Legal & Personal matters. Call 686 320 435. For Kelly´s Flying Flowers to any UK address, call 965 761 595 (94045)

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Pool Services JACUZZI, hot tubs, spas quality American spas at factory prices, also spares, filters and repairs used and ex display spas available We part ex and buy spas. Best prices established 9 years in Spain Call EUROSPAS 650 722 905 www.eurospas1.com (89397) www.instantpools.eu YES YOU CAN HAVE A POOL – We manufacture & install Wooden AboveGround Pools. Pools from 8ft – 32ft. Remember, with above ground pools there is “No Planning Permission Required”. Phone or email for a FREE BROCHURE NOW. Email: info@instantpools.eu - Tel: 965 050 064 – Mobile: 634 322 672 (85119) A.P.M. Pool Maintenance, Visit our shop for all your pool products, one off lessons, Sand Change, New Pumps and Filtros, Cleaning Contracts. Call Linda on 966 499 314 / 654 443 638 (90942)

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Property for Rent RENTALPOINT - LONG TERM & HOLIDAY LETS. No agency fee and only 1 month deposit! More than 1,000 rental properties between Denia and Benidorm from 250 euros per month. For more information call 965 993 359 or visit our website www.rentalpoint.es (85114) www.blancacasa.com luxury holiday villa sleeps 18-24 telephone 616 791 642 (80719)

EXCLUSIVE VILLAS/APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN ALTEA HILLS/MASCARAT, for short/long term rentals, from 500 euros per month. For enquires call 677 766 885 or visit www.topal tea.com (90951) BEST PRICE QUALITY! Long lets Benidorm, Altea, La Nucia, Alfaz, La Cala www.longletsbenidorm. com or tel: 608 127 622 (90794) SHORT/LONG TERM RENTALS in Ed. La Plata, C/Bruselas 6, Rincon de Loix BENIDORM. 1 Bed, a/kitchen, semi-furnished, large glazed terrace (poss 2nd bedroom). S/pool & bar, 2 mins beach. FROM 350.00 euros p/month. Tel: 966 808 280 or ask in the bar. (89308)

LOCAL for rent, Rincon de Loix. Suitable for office or shop. 100m2, 2 toilets, kitchen. €800/month plus bills. 634 308 216 (90791) MORAIRA, 3 bedroom, end terrace house, 425€ pcm. Details morairahomefromhome.com 0044 7856 974870 or 965 744 641 (94051)

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EXCELLENT value between Calpe and Moraira coast. New build, ground floor, one bedroom apartment. Fully furnished and equipped plus Sky TV. Outside terrace, quiet location, central heated, regrettably no children or pets. Long lets only. €425 pcm including all bills, internet, no extras. Tel. 965 748 818 or mobile 627 230 253 (89487)

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APARTMENTS to rent. 100m from the beach. 3km Oliva Nova Golf. Border of Oliva/Denia. Tel 962 850 498 / 689 333 223 (88909) M147 Long term rental, luxury 3 bed, 3 bath villa in Moraira, air con and underfloor heating throughout. 1,500 pcm. Call 965 745 969 (89468) M150 - Long term rental, 2 bed, 1 bathroomed apartment close to the Arenal, Javea Tennis and all local amenities 575 pcm - Call 965 745 969 (89468)

MUTXAMEL 16,000m2 land, 2 gates, one electric. Ideal for horses. 2 bed casita. Electric / water/fenced and walled. Bargain price 627 183 358 (94040)

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COMPLETE HOME SERVICES Villa changeovers, laundry, pool cleaning, gardening, and general maintenance. Everything You Need. North Costa Blanca. bridger8@hotmail.com Denise 667 298 576 (89921)

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Thursday • MARKET from 11.30am to 3pm next to the new Mercadona on the Bennitachell to Moraira Road. • LITTLE BUBBLES: Creative art and music and dance classes for parents and children Thursdays at the Grand Cafe in Javea. For more information: www.littlebubblesmusic.com or email littlebubblesmusic@gmail.com. • XABIA Rugby Club’s beach training continues every Thursday through the summer; 7pm for under 17s and 8pm for the seniors, meeting in front of Jalousie Bar (formerly Champagne’s). We welcome any new players, and of any ability to join us for some enjoyable rugby on the beach. Call 688 640 092 or go to Facebook group: Xabia Rugby Club. • SUCCESSFUL SLIMMING every Thursday we meet at The Hillside Bar at 11am, all welcome. Call on 965 496 209/658 271 553. • GANDIA AREA SOCIAL CLUB Every Thursday dinner at Viva España. Call 962 852 828. • PIETER SWINNEN PAINTING CLUB cultural meeting in Calpe every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. Call 965 835 212 www.ateliernet.nl/swinnen. • INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB in the Gandia area. Every Thursday dinner at the Viva España restaurant. Call: 962 878 298 or visit: www.gandiaareasocialclub.com.

Friday • AUCTIONS FOR AECC Every Friday. From 1pm-4pm at Bar Emerald Isle. If you have any items to donate call 965 319 929 or 688 238 879. • UFO AND WORLD MYSTERIES Discussion Group, first Friday of every month, at the Social Centre Cafe in Javea at 10am for 10.30am. Call 966 459 976.

Saturday • BENIARBEIG RASTRO is now held in the centre near the local Cultural Bar

• JAVEA INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH: Service every Sunday at 11am with Rev John Hansford at The Grand Cafe Toscamar in Javea. Come and join a friendly and relaxed congregation for lively worship. Everybody is welcome; all denominations, all nationalities. Young Seekers Group and crèche available during the sermon. Call 965 795 847, go to www.javeabaptist.com or the local Tourist Offices for more information. • THE KINGS CHURCH in Avenida D’Alcudia 10 Benissa. We are a friendly English-speaking church, meeting each Sunday morning at 11am for praise, ministry and communion. Further details can be found on our website thekingschurch.net

where the mid-week market is from 9am to 1.30pm. There are two bars with toilets and ample car parking. • EL VERGER MARKET at The Polygon from 9am to 1.30pm. • PROTECTORA DE ANIMALES EL CAMPELLO has a table-top sale at Pueblo Español in Campello from 10am to 2pm the last Saturday of the month. Proceeds in aid of abandoned animals. • COSTA BLANCA COMPUTER CLUB Meets 10am in the Sierra Bernia School at the top of Alfaz del Pi. Phone for details Victor Waldorff, on 965 889 187. • CHARITY AUCTION From 1.30pm exchange your unwanted goods for cash. Jacaranda is on the Camino Viejo del Portet Road in Moraira. Call 965 743 292, 667 074 130.

Sunday • THE ARSENAL COSTA BLANCA SUPPORTERS CLUB have moved. They now meet at Bombers Bar, in Javea Port opposite the cinema. Next match this Sunday August 28 K.O. 5pm any new members welcomed. • PEDREGUER MARKET from 9am to 1.30pm. • EL VERGER MARKET from 9am to 1.30pm.

Matthew 13:44 Man must understand, God paid the biggest cost to have you, what have you paid to have Him? Be Encouraged – KB • CALPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH Avda. Gabriel Miro Edf. Perlamar. Sunday worship 11am. Call 965 835 502 or www.calpechristianfellowship.org • CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY CHURCH Meet every Sunday at 10.30am, at the Europa Building, Avda del Pino. • NEW HOPE CHURCH Sunday • CONCERT AT CASA SJENGARDEN CULTURAL in Alfaz. From 4.30pm. Dancing at the Piano with our four hands. Book by calling 966 860 522. • AECC BOUTIQUE at DejaVu Plus in San Isidro on Thursdays and Sundays 9am-2pm. Call: 966 723 401.

Monday • SEQUENCE DANCE CLASS (beginners) starts this Monday September 26 at 8pm. Call 965770774. • JAVEA BRIDGE CLUB organises Duplicate Pairs Tournaments at 3pm every Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri. Visitors are always welcome and all players are asked to arrive 15 minutes before play. Those wishing to play in an IMPs scored Tournament on a Thursday afternoon should contact us in advance. For more information visit: http://www.javeabridgeclub.com/ or call Margaret 965 793 413. • COSTA BLANCA SAMARITANS offer a warm welcome at their Drop-in Cafe every Monday morning over the summer period 10am-12pm at Laura’s at Westbeach, Avenida Gabriel Miro www.costablancasamaritans.com. Call 902 883 535.

service 11am. Cami la Querra nº 2, Alfaz del Pi. 965 013 230. • SPIRITUALIST CHURCH meets for Divine Service on Thursdays at 6.30pm in the chapel at the Forum, Mare Nostrum. Alfaz del Pi on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. Call 966 878 469. • HOLY EUCHARIST 10.30am. Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy, Calpe at 10.30am every Sunday in the ‘Nuestra Senora de la Merced’. 678 787 509. • NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sundays 10.30am at Watsons Bar in Oliva for worship and bible study. Women of Hope meet Fridays 10.30am in Sanchis Salon de Te for a chat and coffee. Call Kate and Craig 962850922.

ROYAL AIR FORCE • ASSOCIATION, North Costa Blanca Branch, meets at Los Arcos Restaurante, Pedreguer (N332, west side) on the second Monday of each month at 12pm to 1pm, followed by lunch. We have nearly 140 members who enjoy friendship, help and support with RAFA; and we are always looking for new members who have, or have not, served in the RAF. For more information, visit: www.rafa-ncb.org or call 965 743 439. • JALON VALLEY MUMS AND TOTS Mondays 10.30am to noon in the town hall (September to July). Call Fran on 639 326 135 for more information.

before the Jazz Programme. • SUCCESSFUL SLIMMING every Tuesday we meet at The Sportsman Bar, Avda Costa Azul (near Canales Supermarket) at 10am. Call on 965 496 209/ 658 271 553. • AUCTIONS FOR AECC Every Tuesday. From 1pm-4pm at Bar Rendezvous. If you have any items to donate call 965 319 929 or 688 238 879. • JAVEA RBL meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Scallops Restaurant, Arenal at 11am. • WORDS OF LIGHT Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm ‘Mes Vital’ weekly discussions 662 688 865. • ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH meets third Tuesday of every month at 2.30pm at Las Comunicacions Social Club. Tel:965 724 256 or email: nwhancox@hotmail.com. • EVENING YOGA bring your mat, every Tuesday from 6pm to 7.30pm. Los Narejos CISSMU building of Los Alcazares. 652 667 883.

Wednesday • COSTA BLANCA NORTH GARDEN CIRCLE meets on first Wednesday of each month, at La Senieta MORAIRA. For info contact GC secretary, tel 966 498 681. • ALICANTE BUSINESS CLUB (ABC) is a networking group with an informal approach to business networking. Meet on the third Wednesday of every month at Harry’s Bar in San Juan at 12pm. Call 650 489 625 or visit website: www. alicante businessclub.org.

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Tuesday • CANCER CARE INFORMATION CENTRE Javea Park offers a free qualified confidential counselling service for anyone affected by cancer, including sufferers, their spouses, carers and friends. Call Margaret 651600387. • JAZZ MANHATTAN every Tuesday at the ‘Tossa Gros Restaurant’ between Oliva and La Font d’en Carros. There is also a weekly Quiz

• ART EXHIBTION ‘Enclosed Space’ by local artist Natasha Marson until Sunday October 2 at the Museo Soler Blaco in Javea. Call 634373264 or see www.marsonartgallery.com. • XABIA RUGBY CLUB: Pre-season training on the rugby pitch Tuesdays and Thursdays. Juniors 7pm; Seniors 8pm. Call 688640092.

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Party’s On The House THE Party’s On The House next Thursday September 29 in the Casa de Cultura in Benissa. Philip Ashley’s ‘Sing for Fun’ workshops have been running all summer and the participants will present an end of summer concert of the work they have been doing. There is a twist, however, as the group will also be giving away vouchers from local restaurants for a menu del dia for two or a monetary voucher, so the party really is on the house. Every ticket will also be the

holder’s entrance for the price draw, so everyone attending will have an equal chance of winning a prize. Every ticket sold €4 will be given to the ‘Friends of the Children of Emaús’ for their continued work. The concert itself covers a wide selection of music, from the tunes of Simon and Garfunkel, Gershwin, Musical Theatre and even a little piece of Strauss. There are numbers from the entire group and also solos, duets and small ensemble numbers, so there

really is something for everyone. Philip would like to thank the following restaurants that are supporting this event:El Nou Portet – Murla, El Cafetí de la Mar – Moraira, Restaurant La Marina – Benissa, Colbi’s Diner – Moraira, Grandcafé Eleven – Moraira, Beni Asia – Benitachell, Mélé Mélo – Moraira, Restaurant Senija – Senija, Finca Pinada Benissa, Restaurante El Paraiso Parcent. Info and tickets: 96 558 1483 or www.philipashley.com.

How do you tell your wife? STUTTGART is one of the four plays making up Graham Swannell’s ‘A State of Affairs’ which opens at the Careline Theatre in Alcalali on Thursday October 6 until Saturday 8.

Terrence – played by Dennis Arthurs – has the enormous problem of how to tell his wife – played by Leigh Patterson – about something that is causing him the gravest concern. Many men might have a similar problem. How to tell their wives they have been ‘playing away from home’; lost the house in a poker game or can’t remember which pub they left the dog in. Such confessions pale into insignificance compared to what Terrence needs to tell his wife. Many years ago Terrence and Caroline enjoyed such a night of explosive passion in the German city of Stuttgart that it has lived in their memories ever since. Now, well into middle age, he thinks he still has the body beautiful, and that she still looks as

gorgeous as she did when she was 26. Her trouble is she is just as sexy as then; but that his sex drive has slipped into first gear. How does he tell his wife that he wants them to make love far less often? He dreams up the analogy of having Dover sole for dinner every night. When he practices this on his doctor the doctor bursts out laughing; when he tries it on Caroline, she screams at him that she hates fish. If your place is a seat in the stalls, you are likely to be laughing at Terrence trying to tell his wife about his lack of libido as heartily as his doctor. The €12 tickets are now on sale from the box office on 652 294 750. A discount of 10 per cent is available to party bookings of 10 or more. www.carelinetheatre. com

Dennis Arthurs and Leigh Patterson in ‘Stuttgart’.

Viva Voce youth choir A NEW initiative for children is being launched at the beginning of October in Benitachell; an international youth choir named Viva Voce. The Youth Choir is open to boys and girls from eight to 17-yearolds. Rehearsals will take place at The Lady Elizabeth Junior School on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 8pm as of Wednesday October 5. “We are hoping for children of many different nationalities and we will be singing songs in a variety of languages and styles,” said Claire Post, the musical director who has sung with choirs all her life and conducted several in France, touring Eastern Euroe. Claire is a qualified and experienced voice coach and also soprano soloist with the Coral Benissenca as well as in the duo Dolce Divas (www.dolcedivas.com). “There will be fun activities as well as teaching of vocal and choral technique and an opportunity for language and cultural exchange,” she said. “I think this is a really exciting new opportunity for children and young people to meet new people whilst doing what they enjoy: singing!” For more information call Claire on 676164048 or email clairenkids@terra.es.

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European Type Approval I HAVE mentioned three magic words ‘European Type Approval’ in several previous articles and thought it best to explain what this is so you can be better informed should you ever consider buying a car, for example from the US or any other country outside of the EU. In effect, the Spanish authorities suggest that you cannot register a car that doesn’t have the required European Type Approval. But that is

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clearly not the case as can be witnessed by the high number of cars you see driving around on Spanish Plates from the US – even though they have different manufacturing

specifications and do not have ETP. Car Manufacturers make cars for different world markets. Let’s take for example an Audi made in Germany but exported when new, to the USA. This car will have been manufactured to the safety specifications required in the USA and hence it does not have European Type Approval. And this is where people get caught out when they see cars which can be

bought cheaper in the US than what they can here. But it’s only under certain criteria that you will be able to get these US cars registered here and that is when you will need a highly specialist expert like myself to do this for you and I suggest well before you even purchase a car and it leaves US soil! Without expert advice you will never get the car registered and it will end up costing you

Land Rover launch two new concepts The DC100.

Wheels By James Yeadon TWO modern interpretations of the iconic Land Rover made their debut at last week’s Frankfurt motor show (Germany). The DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts preview a potential future direction for Land Rover. The design has a flexibility; for example the central instruments can be removed from the vehicle and used outside for ‘on foot’ navigation or to capture remote explorations on film, through inbuilt cameras. DC100 The upright windscreen provides excellent visibility on and off-road

while the interchangeable rear cover allows for either maximum cargo capacity or transporting additional passengers. A winch, capable of supporting the weight of the car, is integrated into the front grille. The DC100 exterior is painted in metallic silver specifically intended to reflect the sun’s rays. DC100 Sport Reimagined as a performance concept for the 21st century, it features a wrap-around

aero screen and cut-down side windows. Flowing back from the seats is a twin-humped fastback

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British footballers In Spain Many football enthusiasts have said that British players have failed to do the GARY LINEKER was a huge success, scoring 21 goals in 41 games in his first season with Barcelona, 1986-87, including a memorable hattrick in the El Clásico. He followed up by helping Barça win the Copa del Rey in 1988 and the European Cupwinner’s Cup in 1989, and notched a total of 42 goals in 103 La Liga games during his time at the Nou Camp. This is hardly the record of failure, is it? Moving forward 10 years to Steve McManaman. While the British media may not be particularly appreciative of his time in Spain, it cannot be denied that he was, to some extent, a success in his four years with Real Madrid. He played a pivotal role at the Bernabeu, helping Real win the Champions League in 2000 (when he scored a fantastic goal in the final), lift two La Liga titles in 2001 and 2003, twice carry off the Supercopa de España in 2001 and 2003, triumph in the Champions League again in 2003 and 2002 and complete the double by winning the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup in 2002. Not always considered first choice, I admit, especially after the arrival of Luis Figo, but he nevertheless was a vitally important member of the squad. Perhaps eventually a victim of the first Galaticos era, McManaman can certainly raise his head high from his time with Los Blancos. He scored eight goals in 94 La Liga games for Real between 1999 and 2003.

Michael Owen Another former Liverpool player, Michael Owen, spent one season (2003-04) with Real Madrid, scoring 18 goals in 41 first-class appearances (starting in only 15 matches). It is said that Owen’s strikerecord was the best ratio of goals-per-minute of playing

business in Spain. EWN sports writer Tony Matthews, author of more than 100 books

about football, argues that this is a complete misconception. British-born players who have starred (in their own right) in Spanish League football. John Aldridge Ikechi Anya Steve Archibald Dalian Atkinson Peter Barnes David Beckham Clay Bond Kenny Brown Stan Collymore Carl CortCD L. Cunningham

*Real Zaragoza Sevilla, Sevilla Athletico *Barcelona Real Sociedad *Real Betis *Real Madrid UD Oliva Torrevieja *Real Oviedo Marbella *R. Madrid, Sporting Gijon, Rayo Vallecano Louie Donowa Deportivo La Coruña Julian Dowe Marbella Mark Draper Rayo Vallecano Steve Finan *Espanyol Andrew A. Gray *CD Marbella Ian Harte *Levante R Hateley-Richards Malaga (youths) Adrian Heath Espanyol David Hodgson Xerex Alan Hudson *Hercules Sammy Lee *Osasuna Gary Lineker *Barcelona Steve McManaman*Real Madrid Raphael Meade Real Betis Tommy Mooney CD Marbella G. Noel-Williams Murcia, Elche Michael Owen *Real Madrid Ian Pearson CD Marbella Jermaine Pennant Real Zaragoza Jamie Pollock Osasuna Mark Robins Deportivo Ourense Cherno Samba Malaga ‘B’, Cadiz, Real Jaen Vinny Samways Las Palmas, Sevilla, Algericas Keith Thompson Real Oviedo, Toledo CF, Real Jaen Rob Ullathorne Osasuna J. Woodgate * Real Madrid

David Beckham.

* won full international honours.

Michael Owen.

Laurie Cunningham.

time on the pitch than any other Real player since the 1950s. Unfortunately, he had nothing to show for his efforts. Scottish front-man Steve Archibald notched 24 goals in 55 games for Barcelona in four seasons, 1984-88, and followed up with five strikes in 15 outings for Espanyol in 1989-90. He won the La Liga title with Barça in 1985. Republic of Ireland striker John Aldridge had two fine seasons with Real Zaragoza, bagging 33 goals in 63 top-

TWELVE England internationals (from various levels) went into coaching and management in Spain (after retiring as players), and they are: Ronnie Allen (Athletic Bilbao), Steve Bloomer (Real Union CF, before WW1), Vic Buckingham (Barcelona, 1960s), Herbert Burgess (1930s), Francis Cuggy (1920s), Ted Drake (Barcelona, 1970), Billy Hibbert (Real

flight appearances (1989-91) while fellow countryman Ian Harte struck 10 goals in 66 outings for Levante. David Beckham, who starred for Real from 2003 to 2007, also netted 13 goals, but in 116 outings, helping his club win the La Liga title and Supercopa de Espana in the process.

Laurie Cunningham England winger Laurie Cunningham was the first player to join a Spanish club for £1m (£950,000 + VAT and levy), signed by Real Madrid

Gary Lineker. from West Bromwich Albion in 1979. Known as the ‘Black Pearl’ and ‘El Negrito’ he scored 20 goals in 130 ‘League’ games during his playing days in España. A La Liga and Copa del Rey winner with Real, he was sadly killed in a car crash on the outskirts of Madrid in 1989, aged just 33. I suppose, in terms of games played, Vinny Samways has achieved most in Spanish football. The former Spurs midfielder scored six goals in 160 ‘League’ appearances for Las Palmas (1996-2002), had 10

Gimnastico, 1927-28), Fred Pentland (Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, Real Oviedo, Racing Santander and Spain’s national team, 1920-36), Sir Bobby Robson (Barcelona), Fred Spiksley (coach, 191819), Alf Spouncer (Barcelona before WW1) and Terry Venables (Barcelona). And there is, of course, The Glenn Hoddle Soccer Academy, based at the

outings for Sevilla in 2002-03 and netted once in 18 starts for Algericas in 2004-05. In all, he made 223 appearances in Spanish football. Others who didn’t let themselves, or their Spanish club, down were Dalian Atkinson, who fired in 12 goals in 29 games for Real Sociedad (1990-91), Louie Donowa with 20 goals in 85 matches for Deportivo La Coruna (1986-89), Andy Gray, two goals in 33 appearances for CD Marbella and Ron Ullathorne with Osasuna. However, on the downside, injury-plagued Jonathan Woodgate had a horrid time with Real Madrid, making just 14 senior appearances in two seasons.

Montecastillo Resort in Southern Spain. Glenn’s coaching staff includes Dave Beasant (ex-Newcastle, Chelsea and Wimbledon goalkeeper), the former Mansfield Town defender George Foster and midfielders Nigel Spackman (Chelsea) and Graham Rix (Arsenal). I hope to do an article on Glenn’s ‘school’ in a future edition of the EWN.

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BBC success AFTER eleven days of competitive bowling at Javea Green, Benitachell Bowls Club (BBC) was well represented in the finals. In the Australian mixed pairs Jacquie and David Roberts won an exciting final. In similar fashion the mixed triples team of Viv Erridge, Christine and Derek Mawson won an exciting final with Viv’s last wood of the game snatching victory for the team. The ladies rinks team were eventually defeated in a closely contested game. In the mens’ rinks final, Clive English, David Meare, David Poole with Harry Chick from Javea Green, lost to a very strong Javea team. http://benitachell bowlsclub.

Captain’s day crowns an excellent week for Gates LEVANTE’S golf captain Martin Gates enjoyed a week to remember. Three days before he hosted the society’s Captain’s Day for 50 members and guests he reduced his handicap to its lowest ever figure of

4.4 – more than three shots less than when he took over Levante’s captaincy in January. Among Martin’s guests at Oliva Nova were professionals Campbell Lamont and Oliva’s Paul Tolley, who Martin

credits for the vast improvement in his game this year. There was some outstanding scores on the day, with 12 of the 25 better-ball pairings returning 40 points or more.

Rugby: La Vila win By Ignacio Davila LA VILA won their first league game against Vigo University with 27-9. First half finish 3-6 for the team from Galicia. They played impressive on defence while La Vila played poorly. Second half was for La Vila as the players woke-up and began to play some good rugby with tries from Frederik Gonzalez, Alexis Hevrard and Nathan Reid. Information phone Jason Craig on 659 674 768 or Ignacio Davila 608 068 208 or the Club 965 890 376.

La Vila against Vigo University.

The newly constructed holes – the par four 12th and par five 14th – were both open for the first time and, amazingly, John Chessher and his partner Val Jenkins both had birdie fours on the ‘new’ 14th.

For 24-handicapper Val a birdie meant a useful four points towards the pair’s total, giving them a final score of 42 points. But that was good enough to take only fourth place in the Captain’s Salver competition. The main prize went to Val’s husband Peter and his partner Dick Temperton. Dick was receiving 36 shots and, a few days after his 75th birthday, contributed the better score on eight holes to give the pair a total of 45 points. Their winning score was one point ahead of second-placed Brian Redfearn and another of Levante’s senior members, Keith Duffield. Alan Turpin and Eric Edwards were third, with 43 points, the same score as guest prize winners Colin Foster and Brendan Young.

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