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Nº 147 - APRIL 2015

CONTENTS 06

DEMENTIA DAY CARE CENTRE DONATION

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CARS UNDER THE BRIDGE: A SUCCESS STORY

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THE HONDA MOTORCYCLE RANGE

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LORCA: MUERTO DE AMOR

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MALE DEPRESSION: SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

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DANCE NATIONALS

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THE ACTIVE KIDS’ CLUB

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FOCUS ON: BAR SALAS

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DFSK VANS AND PEOPLE CARRIERS

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS GIBRALTAR: INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY DINNER

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PROPERTY ZONE MOVE TO MAJESTIC OCEAN PLAZA

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THE BEST RECIPES OF OUR CUISINE

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

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THE ROCK ON THE ROCK TURN THE TABLES ON MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

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GANGSTER NIGHT PARTY AT 4 STAGIONI

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CLAIRE NUÑEZ AT MISS SUPRANATIONAL

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ISOLAS CONTRIBUTES TO INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE REVIEW

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LORETO CONVENT SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE EXHIBITION OUR PEOPLE

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COCA-COLA CONTOUR BOTTLE 100TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT GATSBY’S EATING HOUSE

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE ICONIC COCA-COLA CONTOUR BOTTLE

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THE JYSKE BANK TROPHY

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THIS STUDY DESTROYS THE MYTH THAT CIGARETTES RELIEVE STRESS

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Dementia Day Care Centre Donation

Trustee of the PJI Foundation, Peter Isola, and Genevieve Bossino, a member of the team at the firm ISOLAS responsible for the organisation and delivery, with others, of initiatives to raise funds for the Foundation, recently paid a visit to the new Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Day Care Centre to see for themselves the progress of works to complete the facility. Due to open by the summer, the Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society (‘GADS’) has been committed to raising funds for the project and has so far raised over £100,000 with the help

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of the local business and wider community. Its work is, however, far from over in this respect.

Whilst the centre will provide much needed patient care by professionals, the day care centre, which will be run largely by volunteers from GADS, will provide much needed support and respite for family members and carers alike.

Dementia has become a major health concern in Gibraltar and GADS has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the dementia issue and to provide support

to sufferers and their families.

The new facilities will add to the quality of life of dementia patients and afford them the dignity they deserve. The facilities will also enable families to keep their loved ones at home for as long as possible.

a therapy room designed specifically to create a calm and reflective environment, helping to engender the very therapeutic effects of the process of sharing memories, helping individuals achieve a sense of integrity and self-worth.

The PJI Foundation is committed to supporting GADS and has, together with Sapphire Networks and Europort International Holdings, collected and donated £16,104 towards the hairdressing salon and three reminiscing rooms at the facility. The ‘Reminiscing Room’ is

It is hoped that this will help to give sufferers and carers more of the support they need as they battle this terrible illness.

If you would like to donate to GADS, please contact gads@gibtelecom.net – Tel: 58724000 or 56001422.

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Cars under the Bridge A growing success story

Text by Joe Adambery

Eighteen months ago, Ivan Williams started a used car business in Corral Road and it has grown fast because he always puts his clients first and keeps providing 8 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

an exceptional service well after they have left his forecourt. Ever since Globe Magazine coined the phrase ‘selling cars under the bridge’ for IW Motors, Ivan has never looked back. His is a growing success story.

When I caught up with him for this our third encounter and interview, he had just bought seven used cars in one day and was in the process of getting them checked over to make them forecourt ready.

“We buy used cars by making an instant decision and we pay cash up front. We then check all the mechanics and touch up the paint work if needed before selling them on.”

“People are beginning to appreciate that the cars they buy here are thoroughly checked over and we provide an after sales service. Our location at Corral Road near the bridge is second to none and now as I buy cars for cash, the word has spread quickly. I prefer to sell cars cheaper so that they turn around quickly and new cars come and go fast. At the moment, I have four of the seven cars I bought here on my forecourt and three at my workshop getting checked over.”

If his cars go wrong, and sometimes they might (only on two occasions he assures me), Ivan is there to back up his promise to put it right and help you out.

In one of our previous articles, we featured glowing testimonials from satisfied customers and now he tells me that those customers’ families bring in their folk to trade-in cars, or sell or buy good and reliable used cars. Now that sort of success is earned he doesn’t sit back and relax, he’s always improving and expanding the business and the service.

DFSK vans and people carriers are now being imported and he’s excited at the way they are selling to companies, “the people carriers at the top of range Series K vans (7seater) offer assisted power steering and air conditioning, plus they look like BMWs from the front. They

have Suzuki Carry engines and have met all the new European regulations. Now, I have done a contract with Turner Finance and if someone meets the guarantor requirements, I can do the financing form here and that helps to make it easier for the customer.”

Any car you buy from me is thoroughly checked by me and I will offer a reasonable guarantee based on my expertise. If an MOT is close on a vehicle, I will take it through the new MOT, or if the MOT is still three months down the line, I tell my customers to take the car and then bring it back to me so that I will take it for the test when it’s due. We GLOBE MAGAZINE APRIL 2015 9

are the only garage in Gibraltar where you get a guarantee on pre-owned cars and that is down to me.�

As I wound up my chat with 10 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

him, a young couple came in to close the deal on a four wheel drive they had just tested. Suddenly, I could sense his excitement building up but behind the canny businessman,

there is a gentleman as good as his word and with motoring expertise to back up the firm handshake he offered them, I left the forecourt smiling at the prospect that selling cars

under the bridge was living up to Ivan’s expectations. He has earned it and is on the way to becoming a legend as the only dedicated used car dealership on the Rock.

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The Honda Motorcycle Range With our new lineup of scooters, getting there is all the fun Honda produced its first real motorcycle, the Model D, in 1949. Since then, Honda has

gone on to become one of the world's leading motorcycle manufacturers. In fact, more than

50 million units of the venerable ‘Honda Super Cub’ were sold in less than 50 years, making it the most popular motorcycle in history. Today, Honda offers an enormous lineup of classleading motorcycles and is re-

THE HONDA SH MODE 125 Fun, deficient and compact, the Honda SH Mode 125 is a great choice for all those looking for a daily city commuter.

by a 5.5 litre fuel tank. The engine generates a maximum output of 8.4 KW at 8,500 rpm and 12Nm at 5,000 rpm.

The Scooter features an elegant design language, plenty of usual storage place and plush suspensions which can deal well with small potholes. You’ll be happy to note that Honda SH Mode is also offered with standard Combined Braking System (CBS), which plays a major role in keeping your ride as safe as possible.

Other features include an automatic centrifugal dry clutch, under bone frame and idling stop.

The Honda SH Mode is propelled by a 125cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke, 2-valve engine, which is fuelled 12 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

PERFORMANCE, STYLE AND COMFORT

This stylish 125cc-powered scooter has been designed as an adaptable commuter that combines ample performance with superb fuel economy and generous storage, as well as, great comfort for both rider and pillion.

gularly adding to and improving its fleet. From it's ‘CBR’ line of sports bikes to its line of ‘runabout’ scooters to the luxurious Gold Wing Touring motorcycle, Honda has a bike for just about everybody.

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THE HONDA PCX125 With all the scooters on the road, you want one that really delivers. The PCX does, and more. From its innovative styling, motorcycle-inspired seating, reliable Honda engine and transmission, the PCX is one of the most exciting ways to get around in years.

Think of the new Honda PCX125 as the do-everything scooter. It offers the fuel economy of the most frugal scooters out there, but it’s big enough and powerful enough to carry a passenger and ride on the motorway. Storage, automatic transmission, easy to park – do you really have to ask?

The new PCX125 has it all, and it’s the perfect choice if you’re looking to replace that second car with something a whole lot smarter for these times when every pound counts.

With its 125cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, the PCX125 is powerful enough to ride on the highway and carry you and a passenger too. The PCX is all about taking care of its rider.

Exhibit A: the large seat and floorboards. You get room to move around and your passenger gets plenty of room too.

The full-length floorboards and step-through design also makes getting on and off a whole lot easier. A full 25 litres of underseat storage is safe, secure, and convenient. Use it wisely to store a helmet, your groceries, office materials and more.

In the future, maybe all two-wheeled transport will be as good as

this. But why wait when you can be riding the new Honda PCX125 now? It’s full of the features that make it one of the smartest ways to get around since man started walking on two legs!

Practical, fast and fun ride In every aspect, from its low- tion to its easy handling and noise, low-emissions opera- contemporary image, the

Honda PCX150 is designed as a practical, fast and fun ride.

Super-smart style, Honda heart and soul The new PCX 125 was created for riders who desire the compact, economical advantages of a 125cc scooter and the modern,

fashionable good looks more often associated with larger-displacement machines.

THE HONDA PCX150 The popularity of small-displacement scooters is growing in Europe. Rising fuel prices and awareness of environmental issues have had an impact on the way we think about transport. However, the true appeal of a scooter is not just its low running costs and ability to cut through the city rush hour. It’s also about fun - the freedom and independence that only two-wheel transport can give.

The Honda PCX150 is a premium maxi-scooter with much bigger proportions than any other scooter that is currently on sale. In 2012, its original engine was redesigned to 14 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

decrease friction, increasing efficiency and the displacement was increased to 152.9cc.

In fact, the Honda PCX150 is powered by a fuel-injected 153cc liquid cooled engine.

The new engine is based on Honda’s ‘ESP’ (Enhanced Smart Power) design. The PCX150 is a stylish and exceptionally practical scooter. It is very well built, boasts a full package of the nice amenities and has a top speed that makes it useful on most roads and even motorways!

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THE HONDA MSX 125 The new MSX125 is small enough to be supremely manageable yet also has a fully-fledged feel thanks to some standard sized motorcycle parts. It is part mini-bike, part motorcycle with involving performance matched to confident handling and styling that combines a sense of fun with a tough, urban edge.

The new MSX125 is quirky, fresh and definitely unconventional! - In terms of performance, build quality and usability it is everything you would expect from a Honda but with a unique style and attitude of its own.

Powered by a well-proven and efficient 125cc fuel-injected, 4-stroke engine, the MSX125 features a

conventional four-speed gearbox and clutch. Complementing the power train is a compact chassis that features a sturdy steel frame, inverted front forks, ‘mono-shock’ rear suspension, hydraulic disc brakes (front and rear) and lightweight 12-inch wheels sporting wide, low profile tyres.

The MSX125’s 125cc two-valve aircooled engine is based on one of Honda’s most well-proven power units. It has won universal praise over the last decade for fuel efficiency, ease of use and longevity.

The sophisticated ‘PGM-FI’ guarantees highly efficient combustion, and works in conjunction with both air intake and exhaust to deliver an involving experien-

ce at the throttle. The air intake connecting tube and funnel is divided in two, allowing its length to be optimised for consistent torque delivery at low and mid rpm.

A large, 3L airbox and panel-type, wet paper filter provide reliable and quiet airflow; the filter itself having a life of 16,000km.

Punchy roll-on performance

with useful, accessible and fun all-round ability All in all, the MSX125’s engine packs a perfect blend of punchy roll-on performance with useful, accessible and fun all-round ability.

The effort put into reducing internal friction and increasing intake and exhaust efficiency has also produced a highly economical unit.

THE NEW HONDA FORZA 125 According to Honda the new Forza 125 is a performance oriented scooter and has been developed for consumers, who prefer spirited riding during their daily city and suburb commute. The styling of the Forza 125 is edgy and modern to woe the youngsters whom according to the Japanese two-wheeler giant is their target audience. Design details on the Honda Forza 125 include LED headlamp and tail lamp, adjustable windscreen, rear-view mirror mounted turn indicators and star shaped alloy wheels.

Powering the Honda Forza 125 is a 125cc, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, single-cylinder motor churning out 14.5PS of maximum power and peak torque of 12Nm. Power is transmitted to the rear-wheel via a CVT transmission. The Honda Forza 125 has been equipped with a start-stop tech which 16 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Honda claims has aided the scooter in returning a fuel efficiency of 52km/l. Suspension duties are handled by 33mm telescopic front forks and twin-shock setup at rear while braking is done by disc brakes at front and back. To further improve braking performance, ABS is a standard offering on the scooter. To enhance stability the Honda Forza 125 sports 14inch dia front wheel and 15-inch dia rear wheel.

The Honda Forza 125 has a humungous under-seat storage capacity of 48-litres which the manufacturer claims can easily hold two full face helmets. Also a 12V power socket has been provided in the glove box for mobile charging. Other optional accessories for the Honda Forza 125 include heated grips, rear carrier and 35-litre colour-matched top box. The Honda Forza 125 will be

offered in the following shades of Matt Pearl Cool White with Matt Pacific Blue, Pearl Nightstar Black with Castagna Brown and Moondust Silver with Matt Cynos Grey.

The brand-new high-performance 125cc scooter for 2015, The new Honda Forza 125 is said to offer more than any other scooter in its class:

more all-round, class-leading performance; more visual appeal; and more practicality The new 125cc liquid-cooled engine is a four-valve unit with an intake and exhaust system designed for strong mid-range and top end power.

The new Honda Forza 125 is expected very soon at Bassadone Motors

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Lorca: Muerto de amor David Morales’ Production, Lorca: Muerto de Amor earns rave reviews in their opening night at the Teatro Central in Sevilla Summer approaches and Flamenco fever is flourishing with performances a-plenty all around Andalucia...The ‘Flamenco Viene del Sur’ cycle is already underway and Linense David Morales makes his mark a little further north, in Sevilla!

Text by Richard Cartwright

– standing ovations with nonstop sequence applause to the rhythm of ‘Bulerias’ is how his company’s performances were received and very much appreciated by the ‘flamenco savvy’ and demanding Sevilla audience.

Our neighbouring town of La Linea boasts of a great performer in the world of flamenco.

David Morales - no stranger to the Rock - is busy on tour performing his ‘Lorca, Muerto de Amor’ tour with his company of excellent dancers... You’ve heard The event took place on the it before but we’ll say it again 24th March in the, ‘Teatro Cen18 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tral de la Isla de Cartuja’ where many representatives of Sevilla’s cultural and flamenco fraternity, dignitaries, and members of the press were present. It was ‘full house’ on the night, filling the venue to the rafters. The dancer and his troupe and invited guest Clara Montes, once again performed their hearts out in the city, bursting with

feeling, sentiment and adding intimacy and emotions drawn from the world of ‘Lorca consciousness.’ It was a spectacular performance where the audience rose and applauded in great approval. The company performed for well over an hour relishing and delighting in every move. Also on the night, contemporary dancer, Ivan Amaya

joined David on stage and performed strong feelings in scenes of passion, which related to Federico Garcia Lorca’s intense homosexual relationship with his last love, Juan Ramirez de Luca, who died in 2010 - Lorca had, in fact, requested one of his sisters to make known that he died of a broken heart and his legacy was to be, ‘Lorca, Muerto de Amor.’

David and Ivan gave a moving and poignant performance of a testimony based on Manuel Francisco Reina’s book, ‘Los Amores Oscuros’, which provided the theme for David Morales’ latest work.

No performance of note is complete without artistic and musical direction, which is in the hands of Manuel Esterlich, assisted by guitarist Daniel Ca-

sares and ‘cantaores’ (flamenco singers), Esperanza Leon, Kiko Peña and Jose Montoya. Dancer

Noelia Sabarea too, performs with emotive splendour as she charters the evolution of the

Spanish Republic leading to the Franco regime and the Granada born poet’s murder... ‘Lorca: Muerto de Amor’ was first performed in the Teatro Villamarta de Jerez followed by performances in Cadiz, Zaragoza, Logroño, Fuengirola and now Sevilla.

April sees performances in Segovia on the 18th and Caceres in Extremadura on the 23rd.

David Morales has been performing since he was a child and his first original production, ‘Sensacion,’ was staged in 1998.

‘Homenaje a Gabriel Baldrich’ in 2001, ‘Contrbandistas’ in 2002, ‘Intimo’ 2003, ‘Abracado’ in 2005 and ‘El Indiano: Bailes de ida y vuelta’ in 2008 followed and this production, in particular, has seen over a 150 performances in venues the world over!

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Male Depression: Symptoms and Solutions Of the 1,100 suicide deaths in 2010 of people under 34, nearly 80% were men.

ON WHAT IS OFFICIALLY THE MOST DEPRESSING DAY OF THE YEAR, WHY DO MEN STILL SUFFER IN SILENCE?

According to an equation dreamed up by a scientist employed by a company trying to sell something, 21st January is the most depressing day of the year! It is, apparently, a perfect storm of misery, combining poor weather, limited daylight, postChristmas financial difficulties and the distance till the next holiday, to create a day that has to be endured and not enjoyed, and forgotten as quickly as possible.

The equation is a bit bogus, but the idea that these are dark days for too many men, in more ways than one, isn’t.

Winter weather and the post-Christmas blues can exacerbate feelings of misery and, occasionally, despair in thousands of men, who suffer from anxiety and depression.

Here’s why so many young men

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suffer truly debilitating bouts of depression, and what you can do if dark and despairing thoughts start to invade your own waking hours.

MEN AND DEPRESSION: THE FACTS

We’ve probably all said that we feel ‘a bit depressed’ at one time or other. But depression isn’t just having the blues for a day or two. According to experts, depression is, “an illness, which

means that intense feelings of persistent sadness, helplessness and hopelessness are accompanied by physical effects such as sleeplessness, a loss of energy, or physical aches and pains.”

And to put it in the starkest terms, depression is a killer, particularly of men. Suicide is in fact the biggest killer of young men in England and Wales. Though an equal number of young men and women think about suicide, far more men than women actually carry it out.

“Research shows that thinking about suicide is more common than we realise, and that men and women are almost equally liable to feel suicidal. What is significant is that more men actually go on to take their lives,” says Jane Powell, chief executive of the ‘Campaign Against Living Miserably’ (CALM), a charity specifically set up to help tackle depression and suicide in young men. Not all depressed men contemplate suicide, of course, but many will, especially if they either can’t find help or choose not to seek it.

MALE DEPRESSION MAY GET WORSE

It’s still the case that, although more men than women commit suicide, more women are likely to suffer from depression in their lifetime. But experts now say that the picture is changing.

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Dr Boadie Dunlop, a psychiatrist from Emory University School of Medicine, believes more men are becoming depressed as traditional male roles in society die out.

“Western men will face a difficult road in the 21st century, particularly those with low levels of education,” says Dr Dunlop.

“We believe economic and societal changes will have significant implications for men’s mental health.”

That scenario is being accelerated by the economic downturn, reckons the ‘Men’s Health Forum’, a male health promotion group. Peter Baker, a former chief executive of the Forum, believes that unemployment has a much bigger impact on men than women, because men’s identities are so bound up with being workers and breadwinners.

Emer O’Neill, chief executive of the ‘Depression Alliance’, agrees.

“We have evidence, which shows that the number of people coming forward and contacting GPs about depression has risen enormously in the last four or five years,” she says.

“Part of that might be down to a greater awareness of depression.

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Circadian sleep disorders

But financial difficulties, unemployment, the inability to get on the work ladder at all - they all play a part. At ‘Depression Alliance’, we’ve seen a significant increase in young men coming to us.”

WHO GETS DEPRESSION?

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Social change, economic strife and unemployment might exacerbate other factors that can quickly lead men into what O’Neill describes as a “spiral of loneliness and isolation”.

Relationship problems and stress can both have a significant bearing on the likelihood of young adults having suicidal thoughts. There are also genetic components to depression. You may be more likely to suffer from it if your parents or grandparents had it. And significant life events can also mean that you have more chance of becoming depressed. Losing a parent when you are young, for instance, is a well-known potential depression trigger.

But experts agree that no one personality type is more likely to suffer from depression. If you think depression only affects ‘the weak’, note that Winston Churchill, our indomitable wartime leader, was a self-confessed sufferer.

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In fact, one in five of the population is likely to suffer at least one episode of depression over a lifetime.

forward is the money government has invested in things like CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy),” says O’Neill. “Seven or eight years ago these were only available through the private sector.”

So depression is common.

Unfortunately, and sometimes tragically, it’s still not something many men feel they can own up to.

GPs are getting better at identifying the physical symptoms of depression, like disturbed sleep, a loss of energy, reduced libido and physical aches and pains. On the other side of the coin, men are becoming more willing to admit to emotional and psychological symptoms, like persistent sadness, a loss of self-confidence or feelings of guilt, worthlessness or hopelessness.

WHY IS DEPRESSION SO SERIOUS IN MEN?

Depression is serious, and can be seriously debilitating, for anyone, but male reactions to depression can make the problem worse.

While women are more likely to seek help, many men try to sweep dark days and sleepless nights under the carpet.

Why do men suffer in silence?

Pete Cashmore, a journalist and depression sufferer, thinks it’s because being depressed just doesn’t seem very manly. “I think part of the problem for male sufferers of depression is that it is a very emasculating condition.

It saps you of traditional male attributes like bonhomie, physical energy, get-up-and-go and outgoing exuberance.”

These aren’t things men like to admit to. “Men are less likely to identify that they have depression,” says O’Neill. “And they’re less likely to ask for help.”

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Connecting with others

Exercise and Fun

THINGS CAN GET BETTER

The good news is that things are getting better, albeit slowly. More men are admitting to depression, thanks in part to the lead taken by celebrities like Stan Collymore.

There is also more being done to help sufferers. “One big step

The greater awareness and better understanding of depression means that men are more likely to be given the treatment, or combination of treatments, that works. Anything from antidepressants and exercise to talking therapies and connecting with others can be part of the treatment process.

“We can’t underestimate how serious depression is but the strong message is that recovery happens,” says O’Neill. “Young men need to take the next step and get help. There’s a range of treatments now and nobody need be frightened.”

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Activate Kids’ Club Educating and introducing children to philanthropy, civic pride and their contribution to society through arts & crafts, role-play and games

Text by Francesca Cartwright

I am on a mission...to make ‘Philanthrokids’ the buzz word for 2015. By definition, these are kids that have a love of humanity, are socially aware and take part in initiatives for the good of the community, focusing on making life better for other people and themselves.

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and giving and help instill those principles in today’s fast paced, social media-driven world.

As parents, we are keen to teach our children to be faster, stronger, more intelligent but nicer... who invests in that? I am a firm believer, that the number 1 influence on genuine, lasting happiness is acts of kindness.

Knowing that you are a part of something larger than yourself,

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it’s such a simple concept and yet we normally work it out too late in life. As much as we, as parents insist on sharing, does it really influence a kid’s natural behaviour? Sharing their good fortune with others can be one of the most important lessons your child can learn. It can help them understand their role within the community and the ways in which small acts can have a greater effect. It can also help them think about others, especially as we can all tend to become too focussed on our own needs and wants.

With this information, I want

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to engage children in charity awareness, good deeds and teach them why these things enhance our lives as well as others. I want to make every day crafts and play into something worthwhile, something with meaning.

Children all over the world are increasingly using their time and money to form organizations and events that they care about. They’re looking for a life with purpose and the global problems are starting to fall closer to home, affecting them in a way where they want to contribute to change and

not only focus on the expensive car and designer clothes.

It gives children a powerful boost in self-esteem when they realise that they can make a difference in someone’s life, be it by donating some of their belongings, sharing a kind word or even giving a smile. Charity begins at home so this is where these values should start. The act of giving cultivates other important ideals like kindness, consideration, compassion and sharing. These values are at the heart of our first life lessons and are what scientists refer to as pro-social behaviour.

So if our children can learn all this whilst having fun within a peer group of friends and setting an example for the wider community, let’s do this!

GET READY, SET… ACTIVATE! Ages 5 -10 Tuesday & Thursday: 4.00pm – 5.15pm Room number 3, Leisure Centre (Entrance via Line Wall Road) Contact through Facebook page ACTIVATE KIDS’ CLUB

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Focus On: Bar Salas Some are describing it as a ‘landmark’ or an emblematic venue in La Linea’s eastern coast close to the ‘Iglesia de la Virgen del Carmen’ in La Atunara...Others describe it, without hesitation, as a ‘legend’ in that part of town for the excellent seafood they provide!

Text by Richard Cartwright

Yes, Bar Salas has only been open since 1998, that’s a mere 17 years ago and members of the family that runs it and others, describe it in the above terms.

Travellers driving past may be surprised to experience a queue of patient customers waiting outside the restaurant doors at lunchtimes and/or in the evenings – especially at weekends 32 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

– looking forward to enjoy the best in fish and shell fish, which could not possibly be any fresher, as the restaurant is by the water’s edge in La Atunara!

“There can’t be better publicity in the world for our food, than that queue of patrons awaiting their turn outside the restaurant day to day when they could easily frequent any number of restaurants in the area or in La Linea,” The family claims...

The ‘family’ consists of ‘dad,’ Pedro Salas, who’s ultra knowledgeable in the world of fish and ‘mariscos’ having dealt in seafood - the restaurant’s main offering - for the past 45 years and consequently is one of the pillars of this successful business. Pedro Salas Jnr. runs the business side of things, always overseen by dad’s experience and his other siblings. Eight members

comprise the family-run, Bar Salas including, young Pedro’s brother Jose, who’s also a hardworking member and sister Mary Angeles, who runs the affairs of the kitchen and is the ‘guru’ responsible for coming up with the excellent cuisine on offer at ‘Bar Salas’ and not least, complimenting the team, is Juan Jesus Cano, who runs front of house and directs his waiters presenting a truly, pro-

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fessional service at your table and elsewhere...

So why the long wait for tables at Bar Salas? Those patient re-

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gulars and others are treated to the best quality and incredible prices unequalled in the area. Many clients frequenting the restaurant for the first time

are pleasantly surprised at the inexpensive bill presented to them thinking there’s been a mistake, especially judging by the food they’d just sampled!

But lo and behold, no, the bill is correct and customers are simply amazed at not having experienced lunching or dining so well for so little! In

a sentence, at a time of widespread financial crisis, it’s simply extraordinary to have been served exquisite fish and seafood at such prices!

So if you’re really into fish and seafood and have never visited Bar Salas, the management at Salas want to inform you, in a light hearted manner, that you are living

in sin! You begin to be cleansed of that ‘sin’ by sampling their exquisite ‘chocos fritos,’ (fried cuttlefish), their delicious ‘gambas rebozadas’ (extra large prawns in batter?), unique ‘Atunara almejas,’ (Atunara clams), magnificent ‘calamares fritos’ (fried squid) and so much more... delicacies that await your ap-

praisal at Bar Salas...So you see, there’s clearly a good reason for those daily queues at Bar Salas –good food at great prices and because of limited seating in the restaurant, it would be unfair to those regular, patient patrons waiting for opening time at the entrance to accept prebookings so no reservations

are taken, you just turn up early and experience, the experience!

Bar Salas is situated at Calle Cartagena 14 in La Atunara (about 100 metres from ‘La Virgen del Carmen’ church) and is open every day for lunch and dinner except Sunday evenings and all day Mondays...indulge and enjoy!!

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DFSK Vans and People Carriers The Right Choice for the Rock

Text by Joe Adambery

In Gibraltar, we need smaller cars, vans and people carriers. We will be greener and have more space on our narrow roads. In my day, there was one such vehicle called the ‘Vanette’, if I recall correctly; probably basic and ancient! More recently, Suzuki have created a trend where every business has a minivan to transport their merchandise to their clients.

The second success was the pickups, another minivan that can

carry up to 1000 kilos, easy to move and easy to carry a concept that has evolved as a leading product within the construction industry and yet today no one

has covered the market. Lastly, but not least, the minibus; ideal for young families, who have to take the kids to school daily and also want to enjoy their leisu-

re outdoor activities and carry their bicycles, as well as, beach gear and even store them because they have no room at home.

Sadly Suzuki have not met the European standards and left an emptiness in this segment now for a couple of years.

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penetrating the European market meeting all their standards which at present is, ‘Euro 5’.

AutoSport (Gibraltar) Ltd, who are always researching for new products, are pleased to announce their appointment as local distributors and importers for Gibraltar and other locations for the Chinese Giants, DFSK. Globe Magazine spoke to the two Jose Luis’s; Jose Luis Bonavia the CEO and Jose Luis Sanchez, who is responsible for Sales and development at the Trafalgar showroom. Mr Bonavia mentioned that DFSK will cover the gap that the market has been missing for two years. Minivans is part of Gibraltar’s Culture; these vehicles are the best method of transport for urban areas and we are very pleased at AutoSport that 38 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

we have found a company that not only cover the basic need in Gibraltar but will also enhance it with better standards and more variety. Furthermore, by dealing with the factory direct and taking advantage that the imports of all commercial vehicles are presently exempted from import duty, allows us to offer our clients the cheapest prices in Europe. Lastly, whilst we do carry a good stock of spares, we can procure most parts within 48 hours, a service, which is envied by our competitors.

Jose Luis Sanchez got more involved with the product range.

We have two models; the ‘K’ version is the smaller size, which is of the same size of existing minivans in Gibraltar. These are very attractive and have a similar grill to a BMW. The five models to

choose from are: K01. This is the normal pick up which has a choice of the standard 2.3metres bed length or the 2.7.

KH01. This one has a larger head which allows more room for the dirver and passenger and a space for safe storage.

K02. Double cab pick-up.

K05. A two seated closed van K07. A 6 seater minibus.

The ‘V’ series has a similar frontage to a Cherokee Jeep I; at 11 cm wider, it’s slightly higher and longer.

V21. This pick up has a longer bed with a 2.7m. Ideal for people working with wood, aluminium, steel or glass. As well as for those in the trade of furniture, who need to deliver long items.

V22. Double cab pick-up.

V25. A two seated closed van.

V27. A 6 seater minibus.

CHARACTERISTICS

All vehicles imported and in stock in Gibraltar carry a basic option of the following: They all carry a 1,300cc petrol injection engine, which is cheap to run and economical to maintain.

Air conditioning, which in the case of the minibus carries a separate section for the rear giving extra comfort for the rear passengers. Central locking, power steering, CD/ radio, as well as, a protected reinforce rear bumper for the pickup vans. All vans have a tare of 1,000 kilos and all pickups, the option to make them tippers.

Both window and fully sealed vans have a load compartment, which combines versatile access through two side doors and a rear door together with masses of load space for cargo or passengers should you wish to fit a rear bench seat.

Prices start from ÂŁ7,500 and all vehicles carry a 2 year warranty with the first service to be done after 3,000 kilometres and then every 10,000 kilometres thereafter.

Mr Bonavia summed up the suc-

cess story of DFSK in Gibraltar.

We are very excited to see our clients using them in Gibraltar.

They really stand out in the ongoing traffic, everyone promoting their brands as they move along. DFSK minivans are the best method of transport to deliver your service in Gibraltar and at the best possible price.

For more details, please visit our website www.autosportgibraltar.com or visit our showroom where Miguel Angel Alvarez can give you the first experience of DFSK.

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Women in Business International Women’s Day Dinner Vibrant atmosphere, good company, excellent food ~ a good recipe for a special dinner to celebrate International Women’s Day!

Text by Priscilla Sacramento Photographs by Dominique Martinez – Lopez (www.gibraltarfocus.com)

Members and guests of ‘Women In Business Gibraltar’ (WIB) enjoyed a very successful networking event at the newly refurbished Rock Hotel on Tuesday 10th March.

This year’s guest speaker was WIB member Fiorina Fortunato, who holds a Masters Degree in Law from UCL, and who has had a successful career as a specialist real estate finance lawyer in London for over a decade, working at top City law firms for high-profile clients.

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speaker for Women In Business, speaking about leadership and equality. I am always keen to promote women in business, and also Gibraltar businesses and professionals,” said Fiorina.

Committed to professional and

personal development, Fiorina has recently partnered her London-based training company Fortunato Training Ltd, with P & B Training in Gibraltar, of which WIB Committee member Brenda Cuby is a partner, offering professional training

for leaders and high achievers.

Gibraltarian Fiorina Fortunato was introduced as a “dynamic and highly motivated young woman” to the well attended event

by WIB Chairwoman Mrs Maria Antonia (Tonia) Brooks, who has recently retired as the first female Principal of Gibraltar’s College of Further Education.

Among other forthcoming WIB events and activities, Chairperson Tonia Brooks highlighted an interesting innovation: breakfast meetings, which will be held monthly at the Elliot O’Callaghan Hotel, as from Thursday 9th April. Breakfast meetings will offer alternative networking opportunities to those members who, for diverse reasons, may find it difficult to

attend the traditional monthly lunches, now to be held at the Waterfront Restaurant, or the evening meetings usually held at the premises of the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses.

“As Chairperson I feel that the International Women’s Day dinner was a great success,” said Tonia Brooks. “We not only had members attending the evening, but also invited guests and non members who showed an interest in joining the network. I feel the network is growing as professional women want to be part of a forum to network their businesses and meet other likeminded individuals. The new committee is striving not only to maintain, but further develop the network, not only within our business community locally, but with other professional women and businesses in other countries. Our strength is having access to our diverse group of individuals that can and will support each other. We are continuing to grow as a network attracting more women who are willing to collaborate and be part of this professional group.”

Women In Business Gibraltar is a non-political association of business and professional women living or working in Gibraltar, and reflects Gibraltar’s diverse society.

Its membership includes lawyers, civil servants, teachers, small business owners and managers of larger firms, and women aspiring to fill these positions.

Set up in the early 1990’s under the name of ‘The Gibraltar Business Network’ this women’s association has grown from strength to strength, increasing

its membership over the years.

As ‘Women In Business Gibraltar’, the constitution was updated two years ago in order to best promote the advancement of business and professional women in Gibraltar, while building and maintaining good links with similar organizations in Spain, Morocco, the UK and further afield. Members’ views are continually sought to ensure that WIB effectively represents its wide membership, and the network is in the process of updating its search engines in

social media in order to improve access and communication.

The very valuable experience of founder members Lydia Darham and Dominique Martinez Lopez (director of Gibraltography, who provided the photographs) and other long-standing members such as Social Secretary Jennifer Stentiford, Vice Chairwoman Susan Rhoda (Aesthetics Nurse at the Specialist Medical Clinic), Secretary Jennifer Ballantine Perera (Director of the Gibraltar Garrison Library), Treasurer Rachelle King (Manager of Ibex Insurance Services Ltd), and Membership Co-ordinator Priscilla Sacramento (Chairwoman 2013-2014) are much appreciated, as are fresh ideas from new committee members Jessica Baldachino, teacher at Westside Comprehensive School and Fiona Young of Amberlaw.

Professional or business women are encouraged to join Women In Business Gibraltar by contacting any committee member or via their website: www.wibgibraltar. com or their Facebook page: Women In Business Gibraltar.

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Property Zone move to Majestic Ocean Plaza

Following over four happy years in Horse Barrack Lane, Property Zone have moved to larger premises at No.1 Majestic Ocean Plaza. The new offices have been completely refurbished to reflect a professional and modern but warm and welcoming interior and which now can accommodate their expanding staff number. “We had outgrown our office in town but we waited for the right premises to come along,” said Director Alan Palao. “I 46 APRIL 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

knew the moment I saw them this was the right move for us”.

Now numbering five staff members in total, the latest addition is local; Aidan Montero, young and enthusiastic, who although young in years has garnered much sales experience within the business community. His previous roles include real estate sales negotiation and it was for this and his fresh approach and ideas that Aidan has been taken on to

increase the selling team, headed by himself and assisted by Mario Golt. The team is further enhanced by the long-standing administrative team of Anita Hutchison-Smith, Office Manager and her assistant, Geraldine Henry, who joined the team about 18 months ago as the client base expanded.

The office address may have changed but the ambience remains the same; the familiar red, black and silver colours

of the company’s corporate identity are still there; long standing clients still drop by for coffee and a chat and new clients are added to Property Zone’s portfolio every day. The relaxed atmosphere and the friendly welcome exuded by everyone in the office is more than conducive to enacting business in the most pleasurable way possible, whilst remaining professional and maintaining a businesslike approach whenever required.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

Crispy Thyme Chicken with Mushroom Sauce SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: 30-35 minutes INGREDIENTS: 4 part-boned chicken breasts, skin on 10 sprigs lemon thyme - 2 cloves garlic, chopped - 400g chestnut mushrooms 142ml carton double cream

How to make it 1. Set the oven to a moderate heat.

Rub chicken with a little oil and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Strip the leaves from six of the thyme sprigs and sprinkle them evenly over the chicken. Lightly dust with flour (this helps crisp the chicken). 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan, add the chicken skin side down and fry

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for 5 minutes without moving it.

Then continue cooking for a further 10-15 minutes, turning regularly, until the chicken is tender and the skin crisp and browned.

Remove to a plate and keep warm in the oven. 3. Drain almost all the oil from the pan. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook over a high heat, tossing the mushrooms until they start to soften. Stir in the cream, the remaining thyme sprigs, and season. Simmer for a few minutes until the mushrooms are cooked, then serve with the chicken. New potatoes and a simple green salad of little gems and rocket leaves lightly dressed with lemon juice and olive oil, are the perfect accompaniment

Cheesy Leek and Spinach Pasta SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: 25-35 minutes INGREDIENTS: Good knob of butter - 1 tbsp olive oil - 2 large leeks, total weight about 450g - 500g packet penne rigate or your favourite pasta shape - 200ml tub creme fraiche - 1tbsp wholegrain mustard - 125g packet Danish blue cheese, roughly diced - 8 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced - 225g bag baby spinach leaves

How to make it 1. FIRST THE LEEKS: Melt the butter with the oil in a large pan, tip in the leeks and splash in a little hot water. Cover and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for

about 10 minutes until no longer squeaky. 2. THEN THE PASTA: While the leeks are cooking, boil the penne in salted water according to the packet instructions.

Meanwhile, tip the creme fraiche and mustard into the leeks, add three-quarters of the cheese and season well. Stir until the cheese melts. Take off the heat. 3. BRING IT ALL TOGETHER: Drain the pasta, reserving the cooking water. Tip the pasta into the sauce and stir, adding enough cooking water to make the sauce coat the pasta. Stir in the spinach, a big handful at a time, until it wilts, splashing in a little more water if needed. Toss in the remaining cheese and serve.

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What’s Happening Down Town?

1. Claire Nuñez at the after party at Miss Fashion World. 2. Alex in very good company at the recent Gibraltar Carnival celebrations . 3. Gibtelecom CEO, Tim Bristow and Ericsson Iberia CEO, Jose Antonio Lopez. 4. Young Guy Olivero shows off a hefty catch. 5. Stuart in Full Swing. 6. Canal Sur’s Rafa Cemades during his recent visit to La Linea for the TV program “Este Es Mi Pueblo”. 7. Daniel Breeze from Le Bateau Restaurant.

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The Rock on the Rock turns the tables on Musician of the Year!

Text and photographs by James Culatto

For several years now the Rock on the Rock Club has awarded the accolade of ‘Musician of the Year’ to some of Gibraltar’s finest. Nothing changed in 2014 but we did see the first You’ve witnessed several musicians stepping onto the stage and receiving their awards over the years. How did it feel when your name was called out?

It felt very strange and like it was a bigger deal than normal, as it meant many things to the scene, an electronic musician being recognised in the same capacity as a guitarist, drummer or vocalist. It was also a bit much to take in, as I did not see it coming. Last year, although I was never officially considered

by Allan himself, an article you wrote where you suggested that I could be a contender, seemed to bring about a general consensus that I could be in the running. However, nothing was mentioned in the run-up to the 2014 awards. To be honest, I’d been keeping myself very busy organising our biggest event in the weeks before the awards to even think about who could be 2014’s Musician of the Year!

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DJ/ producer to win the award and pave the way for the new generation of a burgeoning scene to take centre stage. Kyle Pecino, a club regular for as long as I can remember, may not have performed in any of the countless local bands or even be particularly apt at playing

what were the highlights for you?

Obviously, winning that award itself was a highlight. It gave credibility to the electronic music scene and, along with Allan’s speech, brought to light the different things I do. He focussed on my composition and production as being what sets me apart from other local electronic acts. Hearing this and other compliments from Allan when receiving this award was a definite highlight, as he is someone whose musical opinion I highly value. Other highlights for me personally (as

guitar, bass or drums. What he does have is a severe passion for music and (as I’ve witnessed first-hand) the composition of it.

Whereas many DJ’s may fall into the ‘remix’ or ‘usb playlist’ traps, Kyle is focused on producing his own music and this is something I find quite admirable, because

opposed to Sub-Selective) were with my production. I spent the beginning of 2014 with no true goal of releasing any more music, as I had done in 2012 and 2013. My only goal became to focus on exploring techniques and learning more about my craft to a point where I could be truly proud of any music I made and confident that it was well made, as well as well written. I feel that I achieved this towards the end of 2014, where I made two tracks, yet to be released, that received positive attention from a major record label in California. When it comes to

let’s face it, not enough DJ’s are doing that! I thought he was unfortunate to miss out on the award in 2013 but with regular sold out shows throughout 2014, it was clear that he was once again amongst the contenders. I caught up with Kyle and asked a few choice questions.

Sub-Selective, there were a few turning points. We focussed our efforts into growing the scene itself. With this in mind, we decided to bring more international acts and each one of these events was a highlight for 2014, especially the last event of the year. This event, held the day after the Musician of the Year awards, featured a very high quality act from the UK (InsideInfo), a producer who I had always listened to and played in my sets. Meeting him, chatting and sharing a starter with him was also a highlight for sure!

The Rock on the Rock Club has two distinct crowds now with Fridays being band night and Saturdays featuring the local ‘DJ Crews’. Is it safe to say this scene is now reaching its peak?

I think it’s safe to say that it has reached it third or fourth peak in the 8 years that Sub-Selective have been doing this. Our crowds are not as big as when we started out; back then, there was still a slight sense of mainstream in what we did. However, I am

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happiest with our crowd now.

This recent peak started its slow ascent about a year and a half ago, where some members of our crowd decided to start their own events and formed their own collective, Apocalyptic Bass. This is when I knew we had nurtured the scene enough to support not only Sub-Selective and Bass In Your Face, but a third collective in Apocalyptic Bass. The three collectives have a good relationship with each other as well and we join forces to make bigger events once or twice a year. More recently, I have seen members of our crowd be inspired to show their own creativity in the form of a light show display and start a non-musical collective called Gib Flow Art. One of our most dedicated members has even tattooed our logo onto her wrist!

It is through them that I realised that it is better to have a smaller crowd with a passion for what we do, than a larger crowd who are there for the wrong reasons.

I look back at what I have seen our crowd do and say in the last year and can’t help but feel proud of what Sub-Selective have done for the scene. It inspires us to do even more, which is why we will start giving DJ lessons to willing members of our crowd.

We announced this at the end of 2014 and have received a lot of interest. Hopefully we can give the crowd the growth they deserve from us, and hopefully they will continue giving us their support.

I know you’re a big fan of rock/ metal music, have you thought about incorporating your skills into a live act with drums, bass, guitars and vocals?

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Laguea) who also differed a lot in what they brought to the events musically. Following this came Nu-Era (Michael Lee Prescott) and Spherik (Daniel Garcia). Our most recent member Riddla (Naydan Porro) joined us about 2 years ago and we have now, as a seven piece, become solid. Despite members joining at different times, we have all known each other and been friends since before its inception 8 years ago. Through Sub-Selective, the relationships between us have also developed.

As DJs we have all grown and developed a constant high standard. It has been a long time since I’ve caught a bad mix coming from one of us. I would even go as far to say that, in my opinion, my boys are the best DJs in Gibraltar right now.

as Pendulum, The Prodigy, Sonz of Mecha, Modestep and others perform on stage with a full band and having a rock/ metal background myself and I definitely want to get into this.

It is difficult to do so without a rehearsal room and without possessing a wide variety of equipment and instruments, so I intend on doing this in increments. Initially, this will just be collaborating with local musicians to create original tracks. This means that during my DJ sets, I could play the track, leaving out their recorded parts so that they can perform it live instead. Evidently this will be hard to do as everyone is so busy these days! If I had the time, money, and a room to do this in,

I’d like to have a full band with guitarist, bassist, percussionist and vocalist. I have no idea what we’d sound like, but I know I’d probably like it and that we’d put on a show and a half.

Tell us about Sub-Selective and how it’s come since it’s inception.

Sub-Selective as a name has only existed for 3 years, however the collective itself goes back further than that. We started out with just SpinVox (Nolan Marzan) and myself in 2007. He would handle the darker and more industrial side of things for about an hour and then I’d take over for the rest of the time. Then came Plata_44 and Re-Sorted (Christian Garcia and Kaylan

We’re already well into 2015 but what’s next for you? Have you set any goals for the next 18 to 24 months?

My goal for Sub-Selective is to continue our slow and stable progression. As I said earlier, we are at a peak at the moment and I think that the scene would change for the better if this peak is maintained and turned into a very high plateau from which we could rise further. My goals for myself as a producer are to continue developing as I have been doing recently. I am at a point now where I can make the music I want to make and make it well enough to receive praise from already established producers and labels. Soon my latest two tracks will be released via a respected Spanish record label. If all goes to plan I will then release music through a major Californian label. Quite a few of my favourite artists have been on that label in the past. If I can tell myself, for example,

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“You’re on the same label that Mefjus once was”, then I know I’m heading the right direction.

It is this direction that I intend on getting right. I know I will never be mainstream so it is not success in the traditional, commercial sense of the word I am after. My goals for this year are simply to better myself and hope that I do so following a path with no obstacles ahead of me. If I can bring the entire scene up with me then all the better.

Gibraltar’s music scene seems to be ever shifting, what are your views on it and what advice would you have for any young DJ’s or musicians with aspirations?

My views on the electronic music scene here in Gibraltar have stayed pretty much the same, despite the scene constantly shifting as you say.

Gibraltar is a small place and is made even smaller with narrow mentalities. There is always a place for mainstream forms of music in the same way that there is always a place for the more underground forms of music. However, I feel that Gibraltar is less eclectic than she claims when it comes to music.

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cover band or not, should get credit for pursuing their ambition, but it is my opinion that original bands should be recognised not only for the act of playing, but also for the work put into the composition of their own material. This is the same for DJs here in Gibraltar.

To be recognised for DJing in Gibraltar, you have to play what people want, which means you will always be playing catch up as your sets have to contain what is already out there and it is too big of a risk to try to look ahead to music that people have not heard yet. It doesn’t help that what constitutes mainstream changes from year to year.

their own personal taste. We see this even in live music, where if a band wants to play an event in a venue other than Rock On The Rock, they might have to

play covers. As a result of this, many times it is the cover bands get the praise and original bands can keep their integrity (and that’s about it!). All musicians,

In this sense, the same argument applies to DJs and producers as cover and original bands: DJs are recognised for getting up on stage and giving people what they want, but producers should shine through and be given the respect for putting endless hours into their compositions, when they are well aware that their local scene may not be entirely appreciative of them.

Music is, to me, not just for an audience but for myself. In this sense, I suggest that you put your crowd before yourself every time you perform, but never let the crowd change who you are.

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Gangster Night Party at 4 Stagioni

Photographs by Stefano Plantone

Tommy’s 40th Birthday Party

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Claire Nuñez at Miss Supranational

Before the Crowning Text by Samantha Acris Photographs in Gibraltar by Aroa Nuñez - Photographs at Miss Supranational by Courtesy of Milton Mieloch &

Rated within the Top 4 best international pageants, alongside Miss Universe, Miss World and, Miss International which Miss

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Just six years since its debut show, Miss Supranational’s organisers, with over 20 years experience in the industry, attract contestants from all over the globe. For the first time, our very own 2nd Princess, Claire Nuñez was added to the line up of beauty queens with another 70 contestants.

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Arrival at Miss Supranatural

Gibraltar’s 1st Princess attends, it is renowned for being the best pageant production and is going up in the ranks because of this.

When selecting their winner, they look out for the contestant with the best stage presence, runway skills and overall beauty, aside from personality and interview skills.

Global Beauties is one of the top pageant sites and it is customary to for these sites to release their Top 20 several times before the pageant final. Even though Claire wasn’t aware of her exact ranking these sites ranked her in the top 20, so all round Claire did the rock proud.

Some may be thinking about how signing up to Miss Supranational came about. Here Claire explains how she took initiative to boost our global representations even more. “That same night of the Miss Gibraltar show, as I was heading to the after party, I mentioned that I wanted to go abroad to represent Gibraltar. Seeing as it wasn’t part of my prize, I started looking for the top international pageants and came across Miss Supranational. I then approached the Ministry of Culture who fully supported me and helped me take it from there.” Thanks to Claire, this year’s 2nd Princess will have the chance to be the second contestant to go abroad and participate in this year’s edition of Miss Supranational.

Looking back at the Miss Gibraltar crowning, “It felt amazing to have my hard work recognised. I thought I was very fortunate as there were other worthy contestants, and it could have gone to anyone.”

In the lead up to the pageant, there are a few ways a contestant needs to prepare, be it physically or mentally “I decided to use a different method of training for Miss Supranational, than that for Miss Gibraltar. I wanted to see how my body would tone differently, using less weight training methods and more Pilates type exercises. In terms of diet, I ensured to eat a healthy balance throughout, refining it nearer to the competition, trying to avoid carbohydrates. I also ensured to keep up to date with current affairs, and practiced typical pageant questions in order to prepare for the interview round. I did thorough research on the pageant in order to inform myself

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of what it’s like when competing on an international scale. I also researched thoroughly on Gibraltar and visited our many tourist sites, keeping knowledge fresh.”

for several of the rounds. Even though I followed this and took extras with me, it was little when compared to the winner Miss India, who took 7 big suitcases.”

Unlike Miss World, this pageant didn’t require a charity showcase. “The pageant didn’t require me to showcase any of my charity work, however this was an added bonus that I was able to speak about in the interview. We were given a checklist of outfits to take

Once the time arrived to head off to Poland many activities were organised before the final show. Claire describes this life changing experience. “The whole experience was thrilling.

I enjoyed every aspect of it. As soon as I arrived my schedule

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was jam-packed with activities.

We had several photo shoots, each with different themes, including some in my National Costume. The hotel at which we stayed at for the first week was absolutely beautiful. It was up in the Polish mountains and right by a ski resort. We had several promotional video shoots, including one in an outdoor thermal pool with beautiful views of the mountains. Once we moved hotel, we began our rehearsals for the ever-demanding routines. As I have a little dance experience, thankfully I was able to keep up, unlike others who found it a little more difficult. Due to the high standards of the show, we had very little time to go sightseeing.

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the city of Krakow, and in particular the Salt Mines which displayed spectacular artwork made by the miners. One of my highlights was participating in Miss Fashion World. It was a fashion show, showcasing clothes from local designers. Here we also competed for the Best National Costume.

Some of the costumes were incredible, the most extravagant and larger costumes did the best.”

The night of the final show arrives, the overwhelming battle between excitement and nerves can get the better of anyone. The intensity builds up and there is no turning back, after hours and hours of gruelling rehearsals this is it. Claire outlines the main highlights of the night and the real emotions running through her head. “A couple of days before the show we moved to a hotel closer to the venue. Rehearsals were really intense and the pressure was getting to some.

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make a stance for Gibraltar. The following morning we had our final rehearsals and in no time I was having my hair and makeup done ready for the show. I had butterflies, but moreover I was raring to go on stage. I felt ready and excited as all my efforts in preparing, was for this moment. I competed in three rounds; national costume, swimwear and evening gown. All the contestants performed an upbeat number, then were presented by country as we walked up the stage. I had such a buzz and I was loving every minute of it. In my mind I kept thinking, not only am I representing myself, but Miss Fashion World National Costume

most importantly Gibraltar and this motivated me greatly. Shortly after the Top 20 were announced, unfortunately I did not make the cut. Nevertheless I am still extremely happy with my performance, and there is nothing I can look back and think I could have done better.”

Any experience abroad, be it a work placement, a holiday, or in this case representing your country, it changes you; the cultural experience will map out new ideas and morals about life. Claire has no doubt her time in Poland proved that.”I

think I have a new outlook on life. I have always been very appreciative of everything I have, though speaking to people from all walks of life really puts things into perspective. I am very caring in nature, helping those around me whenever in need. Being at the pageant has made me think about doing more for others, but on a larger scale. I have also had time to reflect on my past and what I’ve accomplished so far in life. This has allowed me to gain confidence in myself.”

In the end, you leave your footsteps behind and take only me-

mories, and hopefully friendships that can last a lifetime. “One of the most important things you gain from these experiences is friendships. It’s amazing how close you become with the contestants.

From not knowing each other on the first day, to having tears when parting on the last. I’ve still remained in regular contact with some of the contestants. Some have even booked flights to come over.”

Special thanks to The Ministry of Culture, Charlene Figueras, visitgibraltar.gi and to the whole of Gibraltar for supporting Claire on the journey.

Evening Gown Routine

Photoshoot at Miss Supranatural

National Costume Final

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With The Winner of Miss Supranatural, Miss India

Miss Fashion World with Miss Gabon

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Isolas contributes to Insurance and Reinsurance Review blication provides a comparative overview of the world’s main insurance and reinsurance markets, creating an international reference guide for insurance lawyers and practitioners.

Isolas’ Senior Partner, Peter Isola and Associate, Christian Caetano, have contributed the Gibraltar chapter of the First edition of the Insurance and Reinsurance Law and Regulation Jurisdictional Comparison, of the European Lawyer Reference Series and published

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Christian Caetano said, “The chapter provides a valuable cross-section of Gibraltar’s insurance and regulatory framework by blending traditional subjects with more topical issues, such as recent developments in insurance business transfers. We were delighted to accept Goldberg Segalla’s invitation to provide the Gibraltar contribution of this first ever edition and look forward to collaborating on future projects.”

Loreto Convent School opens its doors to the Exhibition ‘Our People’

Since Friday 13th March, Loreto Convent School hosted the Exhibition ‘Our People’ by local photo-artist Stephen Ignacio and presented by Space 92.

Stephen is one of the exciting new artists being promoted by this ‘Cultural incubator’ created by Gibraltar Productions Limited, who also promoted Christian Hook.

The exhibition, which shows the ‘Real Gibraltar’, is divided into five different sections: East side, Portraits from a bench, Convivencia, Street

life and Our Heroes. The exhibition includes the original photograph that Hyperion Wealth Management is kindly donating as 1st prize to the St Patrick’s Day Raffle.

The photographs remained in the school until Friday 20th March 2015 after which they will be exhibited at 92 Irish Town, from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

For further information, please contact info@gibraltarproductions.com

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Coca-Cola Contour Bottle th 100 Anniversary Party at Gatsby’s Eating House In Gibraltar, a party was held at Gatsby’s Eating House on the 20th March last for the distributors of the iconic Coca-Cola Contour Bottle, to celebrate the 100th Anniversary

Left to Right: David Campbell & Tim Mitchell - Mr. & Mrs Gomez - Jamie & Gianna - Mr & Mrs Payas - Daniel, Trevor & Winston - Javi Saxophonist in front of Photobooth - Coca-Cola Contour Invitation - Partying with Diana from the Casino - Mrs Povedano - Mr. Hernandez - Michelle & Sonia - Mr. & Mrs Neish - Partying

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Celebrating One Hundred Years of the iconic Coca-Cola contour bottle Coca-Cola Kicks-Off 2015 Global Campaign for the World Famous Package Design An Atlanta pharmacist’s secret formula gave Coca-Cola the beverage its distinctively delicious taste. A few decades later, an Indiana glass company’s bottle design gave Coca-Cola the brand its signature curves In 1915, Coca-Cola attempted to fend off a host of copycat brands by strengthening its trademark. The company and its bottling partners issued a creative challenge to a handful of U.S. glass companies: To develop a “bottle so distinct that you would recognize it by feel in the dark or lying broken on the ground.” The Root Glass Company of Terre Haute, Indiana, developed the winning design, mimicking the elongated contour shape and distinct ribs of a cocoa bean. The bottle was patented on November 16th 1915 and has since inspired a century’s worth of signature moments in film, social history, design and fine arts.

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consumers around the world to share in the specialness of an icecold Coca-Cola.”

Coca-Cola is celebrating the centennial of its proprietary package in 2015 with a yearlong campaign that includes new advertising, a music anthem and a series of art exhibits featuring works from leading contemporary artists including Andy Warhol, Norman Rockwell and Peter Blake.

“Since its creation in 1915, the Coca-Cola bottle has achieved iconic status as a symbol of refreshment and uplift and it remains an important asset for our business today,” said Marcos de Quinto, Chief Marketing Officer, Coca-Cola. “The campaign, which will be executed in over 130 countries, is our invitation to

The campaign kicked off at the end of February with the opening of a new exhibit at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The Coca-Cola Bottle: An American Icon At 100, which opened on February 28th and runs through to October 4th 2015, will salute the Coca-Cola bottle and its special place in the worlds of art, design and commerce over the past 100 years. For the first time, two original Andy Warhol Coke bottle paintings will be displayed alongside more than 100 original artworks and photographs

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unite in the new “Kissed By” global outdoor, digital and retail campaign. The images feature the stars being “kissed by” the CocaCola bottle, an experience shared across generations for the last 100 years. Throughout the year, local markets will further leverage “Kissed By” featuring modern-day celebrities and musical icons.

featuring the bottle. The exhibit will also include original bottle prototypes and sketches.

A travelling art exhibition, The Coca-Cola Bottle Art Tour: Inspiring Pop Culture for 100 Years, will take consumers on a unique, multi-sensory journey featuring an array of Coca-Cola bottle-themed art, historical artifacts and interactive experiences showcasing the Coca-Cola bottle’s role in art and popular culture. The exhibition will visit more than 15 countries and travel more than 62,000 miles around the world in 2015.

Coca-Cola, in partnership with French publishing house Assouline, will release a limited-edition book highlighting the rich history of the Coca-Cola bottle, ‘Kiss the Past Hello’. In addition to famous artwork featuring the Coca-Cola bottle, the company invited contemporary artists and designers from around the world to reinterpret the bottle in their own signature aesthetic. The result is a stunning array of “mashup” artwork, which is showcased in the book which was released in March 2015.

The Coca-Cola bottle’s legacy will be explored through 14 TV and digital films that will air globally in 2015. One spot from Ogilvy & Mather Paris tells the epic tale of the creation of the Coca-Cola bottle, as narrated by a big brother to his younger sibling. The bottle travels through distant lands and curious settings, captivating the boy’s imagination. Through this journey, the bottle obtains its iconic curves, its flutes and red ribbon, and gets filled with icycold Coca-Cola as it ends its ride back in the hands of the refreshed older brother.

To share our rich heritage with our consumers in a contemporary way, we have created an interactive journey through the Story of the Coca-Cola Bottle App that takes you through a behind-the-scenes look at our Coca-Cola Archives featuring stories about both the brand and the bottle from inside our headquarters in Atlanta. The free app will be available in both Apple and Android formats. The CocaCola Journey will serve as a global hub for Coke Bottle 100 content

‘Nobody Like You’ is the music anthem for the Coca-Cola bottle campaign from 19-year-old, Canadian singer/songwriter Francesco Yates, who is now signed to Atlantic Records.

The anthem’s lyrics tell both a traditional love story and serve as an ode to the contour shape of the Coca-Cola bottle and the specialness of shared moments.

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Elvis - Marilyn monroe - Coke by Andy Warhol - Rita Ora at the Coca-Cola Contour Centenary Bar Bellanaija - Celebrating 100 Years of the Coca-Cola Bottle

“The CocaCola Contour Glass Bottle is a design classic, which has stood the test of time and fashion changes” said Bobby Brittain, Marketing Strategy and Activation Director, CocaCola Great Britain.

“We wanted to create a campaign that celebrates the rich history and heritage of CocaCola throughout the past 100 years, and show how it continues to endure as a pop culture icon.”

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Dance Nationals ‘Selecting Gibraltar’s National Team’ The Gibraltar National Dance Organisation (GNDO) is pleased to announce the International Adjudicators that will be travelling to Gibraltar for the 2015 Dance Nationals. All adjudicators are international judges under the World governing body, the International Dance Organisation (IDO), and are very experienced dancers, choreographers and accomplished persons in the world of dance.

Our first judge is travelling all the way from South Africa and is Desiree Green. Desiree completed her education at the Johannesburg School of Performing Arts after having gained lots of experience in theatre work and performance throughout her country. She is a qualified Royal Academy of Dance instructor and runs her own dance studio in Johannesburg where she has being teaching for over 18 years. As a choreographer, she has won many medals at IDO World Championships including Show Dance, Modern and Tap categories, as well as, being placed in many finals.

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Desiree Green

from Slovenia and is Mimi Marcac Mirceta. Mimi trained in ballet and musical theatre and was educated at the Gus Guardiano Centre in Chicago, United States. She is a lecturer at the Faculty of Sports in Slovenia for Jazz, Modern and Ballet, as well as, the author of Slovenian dance textbooks and judges rulebooks.

Mimi is one of the most accomplished choreographers in the IDO with her school Urska, winning many World and European tiles for over 10 years. She has being a choreographer for many TV shows, dance shows and musicals and is very proud of her dancers especially Neja Horvat and Kany Obenga, who are the current World and European Junior champions. She is a lecturer, choreographer and international judge and passionately loves dance and lives it with her motto: ‘Learn and research, because this is the biggest treasure, that nobody can take away from you’.

Our third judge is the IDO Vice-President from Italy, Edilio Pagano. Edilio has since a young age participated at national competitions organised by the Italian Dance Sport Federation, as well as, representing his country at international competitions. He won many titles, namely Italian national champion and finalist at the World Dance Championships.

Mimi Marac Marceta

In 1996, he graduated with a Masters in Dance at the Italian Federation for Dance Professionals.

Edilio has been an IDO international judge since 1997 as well as an international judge for the World Rock and Roll Confederation (WRRC). He is the current IDO Vice-President with responsibilities for project management and development.

The three international judges will be travelling to Gibraltar to select the 2015 Gibraltar National Dance Team that will then compete at the 2015 IDO European Show Dance Championships that will be held in our homeland from the 1st to 4th October at the Tercentenary Sports Hall.

GNDO President, Seamus Byrne said: “The GNDO is delighted to bring to Gibraltar, highly qualified and experienced individuals in the world of dance and highly regarded in the IDO. We are confident that these international adjudicators will select the best dancers to represent Gibraltar at this year’s IDO European Championships. I am very pleased to have IDO friends coming to Gibraltar.”

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The Jyske Bank Trophy Our March event took place on Sunday 15th at Doña Julia.

We always promise on-course water and a few times recently, we got more than we hoped for. Not this time however; the event was played in glorious sunshine with nice temperatures and very little wind.

points was Peter Lenderyou.

Category 2 (13-22) Runner up was Chris Hill with 33 points; winner with 34 points was Russell Blessett.

Category 3 (23 and above) runner up with 32 points was Doug Young and the winner was Joe Peñalver with 34 points.

So, a great day for golf made perfect by the generosity of our sponsor, who not only laid on extra prizes, but also provided coffee and sandwiches on arrival followed by tapas and beer for a full two hours after the golf, which was enjoyed by all. The Jyske Bank Trophy winner was Joe Sanchez with a fine score of 37 points; Joe won the trophy and 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course.

OTHER PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS

Best gross score was Peter Warren with a gross score of 80.

The longest drive was by Patrick Hjort Hansen.

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The nearest the pin winners were Paul Appleyard, Louis Calvente, Patrick Hjort Hansen and Douglas Casario. Nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 was David Campbell with Chris Warren getting the nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5.

WORTH A MENTION

Best gross score on the par 3s was Douglas Casario at level par.

was Peter Lenderyou with 35 points.

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Best pairing was Joe Penalver and Tony Murphy with a combined score of 64 points!

Our best senior this time

ZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS

Category 1 (0-12) Runner up with 33 points was Matthew Charlesworth; winner with 35

The Organiser’s buggy was fast enough around then course to challenge Hamilton’s Mercedes and even noisier. It also had a tendency to backfire and did so at the top of Martyn Brown’s backswing on the 4th tee. All credit to his concentration that he hit the fairway and even more to his sense of humour

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that I am able to tell the tale!

Comments on the greens were too varied to mention and probably tinged with just a hint of the subjective!

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10. Chris Warren 11. Roy Azopardi 12. Tim Mitchell 13. Paul Mosen 14. Martyn Brown 15. Nicky Sanchez 16. Russell Blessett 17. Rodney Sheriff 18. Peter Lenderyou 19. Roger Griffiths 20. Denny To Our next event is at San Roque Club on the New course.

It will be held on 8th June with a 0930 shotgun start. You can enter the event by contacting Paul at paul@medgolfsecure.

com and all the photos from Doña Julia can be found on our Facebook page.

MORE NEWS FROM MED GOLF

Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see photos from the competition day.

We’d be delighted if you’d join our group for up-to-date news and contribute to on-going golfing discussions. We created the page to enable members and visitors to discuss anything about golf, give fe-

edback on courses they have played, offer tips to others they have come across and much more. You can find us on Facebook simply by searching for ‘Med Golf ’ or visit our website and navigate from there.

For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £30 per year on our current 241 offer, please visit www.medgolfgroup.com or contact Paul Appleyard on Spain mobile 0034 627 331712 or by e-mail: paul@medgolfsecure. com

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This study destroys the myth that cigarettes ‘Relieve Stress’ If you're looking for another reason to quit, here it is: Cigarettes may be a sign of mental health problems!

Contrary to the perception of cigarettes as a stress reliever, smokers are 70% more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression overall compared with non-smokers, according to a new British study.

Research from the University College London and the British Heart Foundation examined nearly 6,500 people over the age of 40 in the United Kingdom on their smoking habits and mental health. More than 18% of smokers in the study reported having anxiety and depression, compared to just 10% of non-smokers and 11.3% of ex-smokers. What’s more, the ‘smokes’ may be the source of some anxiety. The study also found that longterm ex-smokers (those who had kicked the habit for more than a year) had anxiety and depression profiles similar to participants, who had never smoked. This finding suggests that quitting smoking may actually be the way to boost mental health.

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Mental health experts strongly advise against using addictive vices to help patients cope with anxiety and depression.

While many people are under the assumption that cigarettes and alcohol can take the edge off, Michael Roizen, M.D., Cleveland Clinic’s chief wellness officer and author of This Is Your Do-over, says the opposite may actually happen. The key is adopting other, healthier behaviours that activate the same reward system in the brain. “That ‘high’ you get from cigarettes isn’t useful because it’s destructive to your body. You want to figure out what will give you a ‘high’ that isn’t damaging or contributes to disease. Do that by finding a passion you love, whether it’s exercise, talking with a friend or cooking. That’s going to help, particularly when it comes to depression.”

Knapton, associate medical director for the BHF. “Those symptoms of withdrawal are very similar to stress ... The cigarette will relieve those symptoms, and you think that it’s making you feel better, but all it’s doing is abolishing the early signs of nicotine withdrawal. Then, of course, this cycle goes on cigarette after cigarette.”

According to Knapton, a BHF survey conducted last year found that a third of U.K. smokers claimed they couldn’t quit the habit because they believed in the anxietyreducing effects of smoking.

“If you think the smoking is managing your stress, it isn’t, it’s making it worse,” he said.

“This report abolishes that myth.”

The new findings are hardly the first that support the idea of extinguishing cigarettes once and for all. Smoking causes one of every five deaths in the United States each year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The habit can also lead to lung cancer, heart disease and other potentiallyfatal ailments.

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