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CONTENTS

Nº 173 - AUGUST 2017 08

THE DALAI LAMA: HOW A MARXIST GETS TO OWN 15 ROLEX WATCHES

RICKY MARTIN WILL HEADLINE MTV PRESENTS GIBRALTAR CALLING

THE HONDA MOTORCYCLE RANGE

A DOG’S LIFE: STUDYING STRESSED HUMANS CAN HELP US KEEP ANIMALS HAPPY

THE SYM JET 14

IVAN ISRAEL: AFTERHOURS DRUMMER

NEW CRAFT BEER OPENS IN MARBELLA

FIVE REASONS MEN DIE TOO YOUNG

MRS GIBRALTAR 2017

SUPREME MODEL MAKING IN A MARITIME TRADITION

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

BUNDABERG RUM

HOW ARSENE WENGER CHANGED THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND THEN DROPPED THE BALL

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The Dalai Lama How a Marxist gets to own 15 Rolex watches the creation of a stigma which deters enthusiasts from the more mainstream brands. Who could better portray this dilemma between stigma and passion than Tenzin Gyatso, more commonly known as the Dalai Lama? How can the man who stands at the forefront of Tibetan Buddhism, a teaching which speaks against all forms of materialism, own a watch collection 15 pieces strong. The answer is surprisingly simple, he just loves watches.

Text by Simon Schneider Editor for Watch & Bullion

I’d like to share my story of why I bought a Rolex at seventeen years of age. While I loved the watches, the reputation of the brand drove me away from these exceptional timepieces due to the stigma attached to a “typical Rolex wearer“. An issue often discussed on enthusiast forums. I have to add that I come from a conservative household, and you could only 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE

only found visually striking, but further which I was sure would go unnoticed by most. Most people don’t know that Rolex produced quartz watches, something the company does not seem to advertise, and the design of this watch was unlike any other oyster moSo there I was, seventeen years dels. young, dealing with a watch dilemma. But when I saw what was While the market may have to become my Oyster quartz, it flourished under the idea of watwas like love at first sight. There ches as a status symbol, it has also was a Rolex out there which I not suffered from it. This has lead to imagine the look on my father’s face when he saw me wearing an expensive watch. The sad thing is that not buying a Rolex because of what others may think of me is no better than those who buy a Rolex to put themselves on display.

The first watch he received was a Patek Philippe pocket watch reference 658, gifted to him from president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1943. This means he owned a Patek at around age seven, which is not a bad start for young Tenzin. However remarkable this is we have to remind ourselves that at this time watches were still considered tools, not luxury items. Regardless, a Patek, and especially one from that time period, remains a highly delicate device. It may not come as a surprise that the watch underwent numerous travels to Switzerland for repair. While arguably not the best choice for a seven year old, it fueled a

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keen interest in watchmaking for the Dalai Lama. Below is a quote from his book “Ethics for the New Millennium”, describing the meditative patience required to service watches: “For example, I have always enjoyed repairing watches. But I can remember a number of occasions as a boy when, completely losing my patience with those tiny, intricate parts, I picked up the mechanism and smashed it down on the table. Of course, later I felt very sorry and ashamed of my behaviour–especially when, as on one

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occasion, I had to return the watch to its owner in a condition worse than it was before!” Another brand the Dalai Lama seems particularly fond of is Rolex. He has been seen sporting several models. These include both a two tone Date-just and a DayDate with a Lapiz Lazuli dial. What is noteworthy here is the way the Dalai Lama wears his watches. In awareness of the delicate situation considering Tibet’s incorporation by the People’s Republic of China, you will struggle

finding images of the Dalai Lama and his watches. And if you do find an image, the watches are usually worn upside down to hide their identity and commonly found on a cheap ‘Twist-O-Flex’ bracelet. Where some see a hidden agenda of trying to hide a lust for luxury, I see something different. I see a feeling I can all too well identify with. Having to hide your passion for the fear of what others may say. Looking at the Dalai Lama and his

genuine passion for watches and thinking back to my seventeen year-old self, I have mixed emotions and have drawn a personal conclusion for myself. If you do not encourage people wearing watches as a status symbol, you equally should not fear wearing a watch for what others may think. Money has always been a sensitive topic, but we should never let it oppress a genuine passion. How else would you explain that a self-declared Marxist and the figure head for Buddhism comes to wear a Rolex?

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Ricky Martin Will Headline MTV presents Gibraltar Calling! The GRAMMY-Award winning superstar joins our star-studded line up this September... Get ready to start ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ as Ricky Martin brings his World Touring production to Gibraltar this September for an exclusive one-off show as he performs at MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling Music Festival! Since releasing his global smash ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ in 1999, Ricky remains as one of the hottest Latino artists in the world today; his collaboration with Colombian sensation, Maluma, and the track ‘Vente Pa’ Ca’ has had over 1 billion views on ‘YouTube’ alone

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and has also reached No.1 in numerous countries. Ricky joins a whole host of talent at MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling, which takes place at the Victoria Stadium on 2nd and 3rd September 2017; these include Steve Aoki, Bastille, Fatboy Slim, Charli XCX, Craig David, Tinie Tempah, Clean Bandit, Years & Years, Kaiser Chiefs, The Amazons, Jonas Blue and many more. This is going to be BIG!!! More details and last remaining tickets for MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling can be found at www.gibraltarcalling.com

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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 class-leading motorcycles and is regularly 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.

The Honda Vision 110

fuel economy and generous storage, as well as, great comfort for both rider and pillion.

VISION 110

The Honda Vision was designed to be a low-cost fuel efficient urban commuter. Powered by a four-stroke 110cc engine with Honda’s ‘PGM-FI’ fuel injection system, the Honda Vision claims a maximum power output of 8.3hp at 8000rpm while torque peaks at a claimed 6.4 ft.-lb. at 6500rpm. The Vision’s sleek, attractive body design has an ergonomically sculpted one-piece seat at a height of 760mm, also allowing for plenty of legroom. There is also generous luggage space under the seat, with the additional option of helmet holders on both sides of the under-seat compartment, to allow for this area to be left for luggage or shopping. The leg shield in front of the rider provides not only effective weather protection but also additional storage as the two open compartments are ideal for holding drinks bottles securely. The CBS, ‘Combined Braking 16 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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.

System’, links the left brake lever to both the rear and front disk brake, optimising the braking effort at both tyres to give strong, secure stopping in all conditions. The Vision has been designed with economy in mind and as such returns a superb fuel consumption of 50.2km/l (140mpg) from its 110cc four-stroke engine with PGM-FI fuel injection engine with electric start. And at

just 102kg, this scooter is nimble with confident handling, which is assisted by telescopic forks and hydraulic damping for a smooth ride while the Combined Braking System (CBS) provides optimal braking in all conditions. Performance, style and comfort This stylish 110cc-powered scooter has been designed as an adaptable commuter that combines ample performance with superb

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

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

SH MODE 125

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.

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 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

under-seat storage is safe, secure, and convenient. Use it wisely to store a helmet, your groceries, office materials and more.

PCX 125

In the future, maybe all twowheeled 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!

The Honda PCX150

PCX 150

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 decrease friction, increasing efficiency and the displacement was increased to 152.9cc. In fact, the Honda PCX150 is powered by a fuelinjected 153cc liquid cooled engine. GLOBE MAGAZINE 17

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!

also produced a highly economical unit.

MSX 125

The New Honda Integra 750 The Honda Integra looks like a maxi-scooter, but it’s actually a motorcycle gone incognito because underneath the scootershaped façade is an engine and chassis shared with the NC750X.

Practical, fast and fun ride In every aspect, from its low-noise, low-emissions operation to its easy handling and contemporary image, the Honda PCX150 is designed as a practical, fast and fun ride.

The New Honda MSX 125

The Integra has a few clues to tell you that it’s not your standard maxi-scooter – like the 17 inch wheels and a chain and sprockets instead of a scooter’s traditional enclosed final drive assembly.

INTEGRA 750

Once moving, the Integra feels nicely balanced and it’s easy to thread through town. Because of those wheels and the well-damped suspension, it’s happy on faster, swooping roads, feeling more assured and stable at speed than your average scooter.

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 The MSX125’s 125cc two-valve but with a unique style and at- air-cooled engine is based on one of Honda’s most well-proven titude of its own. power units. It has won univerPowered by a well-proven and sal praise over the last decade for efficient 125cc fuel-injected, fuel efficiency, ease of use and 4-stroke engine, the MSX125 longevity. features a conventional fourspeed gearbox and clutch. Com- The sophisticated ‘PGM-FI’ guaplementing the power train is a rantees highly efficient combuscompact chassis that features a tion, and works in conjunction sturdy steel frame, inverted front with both air intake and exhaust forks, ‘mono-shock’ rear suspen- to deliver an involving experiension, hydraulic disc brakes (front ce at the throttle. The air intake and rear) and lightweight 12- connecting tube and funnel inch wheels sporting wide, low is divided in two, allowing its length to be optimised for conprofile tyres. 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE

sistent 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

The Integra is powered by the same 745cc parallel-twin engine from the NC750X, which makes 54hp at 6,250rpm and 50lb/ft torque at 4,750rpm. While the NC750X has been ‘specced’ with a traditional manual gearbox, the Integra is DCT-only and it makes the Integra feel like the ultimate twist and go scooter! Honda’s DCT gearbox uses two clutches to provide seamless gear changes. One clutch is responsible for odd gears, while the other one takes care of even numbers; the clutches engage and disengaging to create ultra smooth shifts with no loss of drive during changes. When gears are being chosen manually, there’s no need to shut the throttle to change up or down. Twist and go with the revolutio-

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nary DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) gearbox A motorcycle disguised as a maxi scooter, the NC750 Integra has 17-inch wheels and the same chassis and engine as the naked/adventure NC750 family. This updated 2017 model includes changes that Honda says is designed to improve quality and make it feel more like a motorcycle. One of the most obvious is the new exhaust silencer, designed to improve the Integra’s sound and style. The forks are new too, featuring Showa’s ‘Dual Bending Valve’ internal damping system. The front brake caliper is new as well, as are the LED front and rear lights and the crisp multi-coloured LED dash. Thanks to its motorcycle underpinnings, the Integra’s got a well sorted ride and engine, but its lack of storage leaves it feeling compromised.

standard offering on the scooter. To enhance stability the Honda Forza 125 sports 14-inch 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.

FORZA 125

FORZA 300

The New Honda Forza 125/300 According to Honda, the new Forza 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 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 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 rear20 GLOBE MAGAZINE

wheel via a CVT transmission. The Honda Forza 125 has been equipped with a start-stop tech which Honda claims has aided the scooter in returning a fuel efficiency of 52km/l. Suspension

duties are handled by 33mm telescopic front forks and twinshock setup at rear while braking is done by disc brakes at front and back. To further improve braking performance, ABS is a

The brand-new high-performance 125cc scooter for 2017, 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 Forza 300, on the other hand, is a sleekly styled, easy-to-ride scooter that gives you the benefit of a liquid-cooled engine with plenty of power and torque – as well as more efficient fuel consumption. So whether you’re taking on rush-hour traffic or hitting the open road, the Honda Forza 300 will always give you that feel-good factor. The Honda Motorcycle Range can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Honda.

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A Dog’s Life: Studying Stressed Humans can help us Keep Animals Happy Text Robert John Young (Professor of Wildlife Conservation, University of Salford) www.theconversation.com

It’s hard to avoid stress, and the expectation that we are camels with unbreakable backs. I know this from personal experience as part of the “squeezed generation” with young children, an old parent and a demanding job. Often I joke to my children that they are making my hair go grey to which they respond: “It’s

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better than going bald.” These two signs of ageing are also linked to stress. Human psychologists are lucky: they get to ask people what makes their hair go grey or fall out. Progress can be more difficult for people like me, who work on assessing the psychological well being of

animals, as we cannot directly ask a dog or a parrot how they feel. But our knowledge of stress in humans is increasingly being deployed in the animal world. Studies on humans reveal that stress ages us more rapidly than time alone. As we age, the end portions of our chromosomes

called “telomeres” get progressively shorter. The main function of these telomeres is to protect the coding sections of our genes from unravelling, just like the plastic ends on shoelaces. If telomeres become too short, chromosomes unravel and stop working, with dire health consequences.

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Studies have shown that negative life events such as violence, divorce or death of a close friend can increase the speed of “telomeres” shortening, or attrition. When we see someone, who looks old for their age, we often remark, “they must have had a hard life”. In fact, what we are saying is that their biological age is much older than their chronological age. Animals that have had a “hard life” also suffer from accelerated “telomere” shortening. For example, social species of pa-

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rrots kept as pets without members of their own species have shorter “telomeres”, as do bird chicks raised in a nest where they are the smallest individual and so have to compete harder for food. A hard life leaves scars on your entire genetic makeup, and this same process can reveal important information about an animal’s well being.

HAPPY CREATURES Can anything be done about the premature ageing effects of stress? Even animal welfare

scientists want to find the fountain of youth. One naïve solution would be to try and rear captive animals in a stress-free environment. But this won’t work. Just as moderate levels of stress give us humans the incentive to do things, so an animal that doesn’t experience any stress won’t have any incentive to behave naturally. Eventually, a captive animal will be exposed to stress, with catastrophic consequences for its welfare. Some say that providing captive

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animals with a stimulating environment in order to express their natural behaviour actually works because it gives them small, constant doses of stress. The real world, after all, is nicer than a plain concrete cage, but is hardly stress-free. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear, though, whether this stimulation could slow down telomere shortening. Healthy lifestyles can help. One study on human women found regular exercise, a good diet and stress-relieving activities such as meditation meant major negative life events led to less telomere shortening. It may even be the case that a healthy lifestyle increases telomere length. Thus, the lesson for animal welfare is that a little stress often may be good for you because it prepares you for highly stressful events.

SEARCH FOR THE STRESS GENE How humans respond to stressful events is determined partially by nurture (the environment) and partially by nature (our genes). Animal welfare scientists have long looked at the environment of animals as a means to improve their well being, but these human findings suggest we should

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look at genes as well. It should be possible to test whether animals with certain gene combinations are more prone to stress or not. This information could then be used to change how we look after animals or in the case of some species, guide our selective breeding programmes. But there are many other areas

where our animal knowledge lags far behind. I am particularly interested in sleep and animal welfare, for instance. When we go to the doctor feeling ill, we are almost invariably asked if we are sleeping well. Disrupted sleeping patterns are a good indication of stress in humans, but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know much about how this affects other animals.

At least not yet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I have a PhD student looking into it. Human well being is a complex subject determined not just by suffering, but also by positive experiences. Likewise, animal welfare is about the lifetime experiences of an animal. And me? At least going bald would solve the problem of my grey hair!

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The 2017 SYM Jet 14 The JET 14 takes scooter commuting/leisure to the next level

The Sym 2017 range was expanded with three new models: Cruisym 300, Mio 115 and JET 14. The latter, in 125cc format, embodies the single cylinder of the Symphony, revised for Euro 4. The power and torque values take those of the ever-popular Symphony (10 hp and 8.6 Nm), at least in its air version. The JET 14 is also available in a liquid-cooled

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variant with a rear disc brake (drum for the air model). The JET 14 is part of SYM’s popular ‘JET’ range, the SYM JET 14 (14 denotes the wheel size), which was initially launched as an aircooled version; a liquid-cooled version followed approximately three months later, which SYM claims is quieter, smoother and

provides a higher power output. The front of this new scooter is indeed energized by its compact measurements and its imposing look, emphasized by LED position lights. Above, the short cut bubble reinforces the sporty image of this scooter with urban dimensions. A compact flat floor, which also has a chest under to

saddle up a helmet, announces SYM with a payload capacity that can be further optimized through the glove box and hook bag installed in the deck. The opening is made at the contactor, which ignores automatic locking. The version, which has been imported for Europe, nevertheless, has an automatic lighting of the lights as Euro 4 requires. Notice

the handlebar with the apparent naked handlebar PCX-style but however, there is NO â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stop & Startâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program available in this model. On the other hand, the coupled braking is present, as well as, the side stand with a circuit breaker, the handles with holder, the retractable footrests and the position and rear lights with LEDs.

The newest edition to the JET family is the big brother to them all. As with most big brothers you aspire to be them. The all new JET 14 for 2017 has been designed from the ground up to be fully Euro 4 compliant, with features including an economical fuel injection system, and a combined disk braking system, providing more than enough stopping

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power for any situation. An all new chassis feels nimble, yet provides a real sure footed core.

122 kg, which helps you steer it more readily.

It also possess an ‘Advanced LCD’ dashboard with three alterna-

Breaking the rule of urban touring, the JET 14 leads your sensation with more compact in lightweight frame. The JET 14 features a liquid-cool system, designed to ensure the engine results in a high level of performance. The all new JET 14 has stable acceleration and load capacity. Its user-friendly configuration is exactly what the JET 14 has pursued for all along, and which include: Flat floor panel, which earns you more footrest space; ergonomic seating, which relaxes your back when touring in the city; light and easy to steer: 14inch height just perfectly fits in the urban riding request with a saddle height of 771mm making it easier to ride in town; you also benefit from its light weight of 32 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tive sections, which clearly demonstrate important trip information while riding and a large compartment for storage; not only storage for a full-faced helmet under seat, but you can also keep gloves in closed inner box or hung on the hidden hook. In 2017, SYM is glad to present JET 14 in 2 versions (air-cooling and liquid-cooling) in order to fulfill urban touring needs.

SPECIFICATION Type: Single Cylinder, 4V · Displacement: 124.6 c.c. · Cooling System: Air/Liquid · Fuel System: E.F.I. · Transmission: C.V.T. · Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork · Rear Suspension: Unit Swing Arm (Air) / adjustable Twin Shock (Liquid) · Front Brake: Disc 260mm+CBS · Rear Brake: Drum 130mm (Air) + CBS / Disc 220mm (Liquid) + CBS · Front Tire: 100/90-14 · Rear Tire: 110/80-14 · Head Light (High/Low): 12V 35W/35W x2 · L/W7H (mm): 1986x717x1140 · Wheel Base (mm): 1330 · Fuel Capacity (liter): 7.5L

The new 2017 SYM JET 14 125cc is available at Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd, Dutch Magazine, Rosia Road, tel: 200 65324 or email: workshop@autosport.gi distributors in Gibraltar for SYM. It is available in four colours: Red, Blue, Black and White and in both formats (air-cooled and liquidcooled) at a price that should be around £2,500 in liquid version, a little less in air version. SYM’s 5-year warranty is also available

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Ivan Israel: Afterhours Drummer

Text by Joe Adambery

Over the next few issues Globe Magazine is going to be featuring a series of individual interviews with Afterhours and in this issue we kick off with Ivan Israel their drummer and architect of their sound. A more discerning music lover and amiable guy with a great sense of humour you would 34 GLOBE MAGAZINE

be hard put to meet, apart from his set of skills on drums you would want him as a friend too. How would you sum up your years in Afterhours? It really doesn’t seem like 30 years at all. We were just school buddies with similar influences all sharing a common love for music. We are also lucky enough to be able

to do what we love for all these years and even luckier that people still find us relevant. There have of course been challenges mainly trying to prize away valuable family time and we are very grateful to our loved ones for allowing us the time to indulge our ‘mad passion’. To uphold high musical stan-

dards trying to cover artists must have had the potential for disagreements surely? Most definitely. It’s hard to be in situation for 30 years without the odd difference of opinion, but we all know that whatever may have caused tempers to fray at a given time, it all comes from a good place. We are really like brothers and we know deep down that we

all want what’s best for the music and for the band. The pursuit of excellence (not that we have always agreed on the best way to achieve this) is something that has united us from day one. Disagreements rarely outlast 24 hours. There must have been many times when you have felt at the top of your game after a gig or

concert, name a few? We have been very fortunate to play many high profile gigs. The first National Day concerts at the Naval Ground, initially under our own steam and then with our local heroes Jade. Being chosen to entertain at the Millennium concert at Casemates (among other high profile gigs) are obvious highlights and the public’s

response was overwhelming. Local bands almost take for granted today where we are lucky enough to share a stage with some of the greats at the GMF or supporting established acts that have graced our shores. For Miss Gib 2016 we were backing Kerry Ellis. Our band was rocking to some Queen tunes and then the Brian May arrangement to Defying Gravi-

ty from Wicked. The second we heard Kerry belting out the high notes live in our in-ear monitors (after months of hearing her on YouTube in preparation) it suddenly hit home to us that here we were, playing for artists who star in The West End and Broadway ( to mention Brian May’s current musical partner in crime). Everything just sounGLOBE MAGAZINE 35

ded perfect we all looked at each other with beaming grins as if to say ‘Oh yeah’. We rose to the challenge and we knew it. It was truly special moment and one which I think will never be repeated. You all branch out into side projects occasionally does this help the band when you come together? Absolutely! You learn from everyone and every musical situation and bringing those skills to the mothership is only ever good. Your thoughts on Recording and original material- is ti making Afterhours a better band? For me it has been a great voyage of discovery and something that I could honestly do for the rest of my musical life. Most of 36 GLOBE MAGAZINE

my musical reference points have been studio musicians, it’s kind of a lost art form nowadays and I have done the odd bit of recording in the past for other projects but we have invested in own little studio set up which allows for endless possibilities and is perfect creative outlet to display what we are really made of musically in way in which people may not be quite so used to, Unlike days gone by we don’t have to pay anyone else for the privilege of getting recorded. What keeps you ticking musically- gigs, concerts, band recordings? Personally it varies from year to year. Mostly it’s what my musical heroes are up to. I love artists who reinvent themselves and are not afraid to push boundaries.

We have always tried to operate in that way and the recording of originals is a way of achieving and moving on to pastures new. Afterhours has always been more than a band it has been a lifelong project. Where do you think Afterhours are heading to at present? Hopefully we can just keep on enjoying what we do, rise to our musical challenges and hope that people still like us. None of are under any illusions as to where we are or can be and we like to think we are quite qrounded. The world is a very different place with social media and we have received excellent feedback from people we never knew had seen or heard our work (most notably Steve Lukather from Toto) that’s always very gratifying.

Any regrets on the last thirty years? I think not having had the time to work on original material. We have been victims of our own success in that we’ve always given the public what they want in terms of material and we have been so busy over the last 30 years that we have simply not had the time. Historically, the appetite for originals was not there as people booked us to perform material they were familiar with (credit must go to bands like Jade, Melon diesel ,Taxi and Reach for this) and the feedback we’ve been getting is that people want to see what we have to offer. We have worked very hard on this and we are our own worst critics so we are excited with our latest recordings and are really excited to see how people react to them.

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New Craft Beer Bar opens in Marbella Innovative craft brewery, Noisy Budgie have opened a bar dedicated to their favourite craft beers in central Marbella. Located on the busy Avenida Ramon y Cajal on the edge of the Old Town, the Noisy Budgie team believe this

is a perfect location to bring the best craft beers, gourmet tapas and cocktails to Marbella. The team have selected their top craft beers from Spain and across Europe to stock in this special

bar and will be launching their own range of five new and exciting craft beers at the bar this year. The bar will feature beer sampler paddles, where customers can

try small glasses of four different beers. Being able to sample lots of different beers in small quantities is the perfect introduction to craft beer and allows customers to find their favourite blend. Noisy Budgieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Master Brewer and speciality chef have collaborated so that all the beers will be paired with gourmet tapas, which really complement their flavour profiles. As well as craft beers, the bar has a dedicated cocktail bar, with mixologist Connor creating exciting and innovative cocktails and 38 GLOBE MAGAZINE

all the classics. There will also be a small, high quality selection of wines, to suit all palates. The Founder of Noisy Budgie Brewery, Brian Caldwell comments; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have created Noisy Budgie Brewery to bring exceptional craft beers to the Costa del Sol and open the eyes of beer drinkers beyond the usual fizzy lagers. It has been a long held dream to open a bar selling the best craft beer, food and cocktails, along with great service. We are very excited to be bringing this new concept to Marbella and we look

forward to sharing our favourite craft beers with the masses.â&#x20AC;? The Noisy Budgie Brewery Bar is located on Avenida Ramon y Cajal 23, next to Churreria Parquesol, on the edge of Marbella Old Town and close to the Alameda Park. It will be open from 10am to 2am seven days a week serving delicious, healthy, organic breakfasts, gourmet tapas through the day and night, plus the best craft beers. Call 952 77 78 69 to reserve a table, to find out more visit www.noisybudgie. net GLOBE MAGAZINE 39

Five reasons men die too young And what you can do about It

haven’t seen a physician in over a year, a report from the National Center for Health Statistics found.

The average life expectancy for men is five years shorter than it is for women, according to data from the ‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’ (CDC). The stat is sobering, but it can also be a wake-up call to take better care of yourselves. Read on for five of the most important things you can do to prevent yourself from becoming a mere statistic.

QUIT SMOKING ALREADY Smoking rates are at an all time low, but men continue to smoke more than women do; in fact, 19% of men still light up compared to 15% of women, according to the CDC. The global disparity is even greater: 40% of men smoke worldwide compared to only 9% of women, the World Health Organization estimates. It’s no secret that cigarettes are 40 GLOBE MAGAZINE

bad for your health. In fact, smoking can slash up to 15 years off your life, says Jessica Cook, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and Public Health. The good news, though, is that quitting now can greatly reduce your risk: Fifteen years after kicking the habit, your risk for heart disease mirrors that of a nonsmoker, according to the American Cancer Society. Want to quit for good? The Cold Turkey Method Is The Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking, research from the University of Oxford finds.

CUT BACK ON BOOZE Men are twice as likely to bin-

ge drink—downing five or more drinks in 2 hours—as women are, according to the CDC. They’re also twice as likely to drive drunk, which puts them at greater risk for alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations. Heavy drinking can also make you more likely to get cancers of the mouth, throat, liver, and colon. The best thing you can do is control your intake. If you don’t want to forgo booze completely, dietary guidelines suggest limiting yourself to a maximum of 2 drinks per day.

SEE YOUR DAMN DOCTOR Men notoriously avoid the doctor’s office, some like the plague! In fact, nearly 1 in 4 guys

The “Top Excuses” men use to put off the doctor include being too busy, feeling awkward during exams, and fearing what a doctor might find during the appointment! But putting off the doctor is a big problem: Catching conditions like prediabetes or high blood pressure early can help you prevent them from developing into more serious health issues like diabetes or heart disease. Plus, keeping up with your checkups will make sure you get the health screenings you need to stay safe: For example, all men

ages 50 and older should get a ‘colonoscopy’ to screen for colon cancer, which affects about 1 in 21 according to the American Cancer Society.

in Texas. So if you want to live longer, fighting stress is a good place to start!

Seeing your doctor can also help you determine whether you should get the ‘PSA’ test to screen for prostate cancer, a condition that affects 1 in 7 men. So man up and see your doctor; not having time isn’t an excuse anymore!

FIND A WAY TO RELAX Stress levels are rising: Nearly a third of men say they’re more stressed out than they were last year, a survey from the American Psychological Association (APA) found. Plus, men are less likely than women to report that stress has a strong impact on your health, according to a separate report from the APA. But that’s dead wrong: When you’re constantly on edge, your body pumps out high amounts of stress hormones like ‘adrenaline’ and ‘cortisol’. Too much of those hormones can cause your blood pressure and cholesterol to spike, putting you at higher risk for coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke down the road. What’s more, consistently ‘high’ cortisol levels have been associated with higher rates of stroke, heart attack and heart failure, says John Higgins, M.D., a sports cardiologist

TAKE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH SERIOUSLY Men make up nearly 80% of all suicides according to the CDC; it’s the seventh most common cause of death for men. One possible underlying factor is that men tend to avoid talking about mental health issues like depression and anxiety—both of which put you at risk for suicide—and are more resistant than women are to getting professional help, suggests the APA. Men often tell themselves they can soldier through those issues on their own, says Christine Moutier, M.D., the chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. But reaching out to others—whether it’s people in your life for social support, or professionals in the mental health field—is crucial, she says. Make an appointment with your doctor if you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, even if they go away and come back randomly. He or she will be able to recommend treatment through medication or counseling. But if you’re having distressed thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline! GLOBE MAGAZINE 41

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Mrs Gibraltar 2017 The Rock came even closer to Africa at the Alameda Open Air Theatre last month, for ‘AFRICA’ was the theme for this year’s married or partnered ladies’ pageant!

followed pretty much the normal trend of pageant beauty shows but these days it’s ‘beauty Photographs by Mark Galliano & Josie Barcelo with a purpose’ and still carrying the theme The night was calm weather wise, but anima- of domestic violence and abused women as it ted and energized with a full house of friends applies to the Mrs Gibraltar show. Also, as preand relatives egging on their favourite participants on the open stage. Yes, the theme was indeed ‘African jungly’ loin cloths, spears and leopard/cheetah skin apparel were aplenty, with jungle music, misty scenes (white smoke), appropriate screen visuals and, of course, the natural, ‘tropical’ backdrop of the Alameda Gardens all adding to the steamy, humid ambience of the African jungle...I missed Tarzan though!! Text by Richard Cartwright

It was a good night and Ideal Productions work hard to put on their shows. The evening

senters for the night, Angel and Mark pointed out, during the lead up to the show, the ladies go to town as it were, and assist in raising awareness of the worthy charities working on the Rock and elsewhere by attending functions and other events. On the night, ever loyal Yalta Pons and her Urban Dance delivered the goods as they always do presenting something different in their two contributions. Susan Soiza, back from appearing abroad, gave us a belly dance and last year’s 2nd Princess – both locally and in Mrs Europe – Davinia Cano, in her singing persona, made a couple of appearances presenting her latest work from Angelwings’ latest album, ‘The Edge of the Innocence.’ She was good. Having her, and later, last year’s Mrs Gibraltar, Rachel Martinez record their past year’s experiences played on the night, as they strolled across the stage I thought was a novel and excellent touch to the show. Their words came across as truly heartfelt...I liked that! So this year we saw no less than 12 ladies adorn the stage confident in their well rehearsed routines, which were at times pretty slick. The interviews went generally well except for a couple of stops and starts through nerves and trying to remember their planned replies - not sure the ladies needed to say ‘thank-you’ at the end of each one. The presenter thanked THEM, so they could have exited with a smiley, ‘you’re welcome,’ ‘no worries,’ ‘a pleasure’ or something similar. Winner, Megan Danino, came across in her interview the most natural, I thought, and less contrived as I felt she just knew what she needed to say without having to set it all out in her mind word for word. She just deli-

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vered effortlessly. The girls had a couple of costume changes apart from their jungle attire ending with the customary evening wear routine, which because it’s taken at a slower pace and there were 12 ladies on the night, tended to drag out a little, which, I suppose, can’t be helped. Earlier, the Catwalk sequence with the girls in black was presented in two parts, which I didn’t quite get...Why two parts? The male and female Judges for the pageant were a mix of professionals from the fashion industry. The introductions for each of the judges were short and to the point – something I thought was welcomed as we tend to draw out those introductions in other shows unnecessarily to my mind. They must have had a hard time choosing between Megan, Emma, Nancy, Natalie, Krisanne, Demelza, Jena, Jade, Karise, Charissa, Claire and Davinia...You will know by now Megan was chosen Mrs Gibraltar 2017, Emma Rogers 1st Princess and Davinia Baglietto 2nd Princess. Other prizes went to Davinia again for Mrs Friendship, Demelza Duo took the Producers’ Award, the Anna Luisa Award went to Claire Rogers, Photogenic to Natalie Mena, a second prize to Emma Rogers, who was chosen for the best Catwalk and the ‘YGTV Award’ was presented to Jade Taylor. Last year’s other Mr Gibraltar winner, Felix Bothen, made an appearance before he set off to the Man of the World contest! Clearly, it was a good night enjoyed, as was evident, by the audience and it fell on the Governor Lt General Edward Davis to present the prizes who seemed to enjoy his ‘assignment’ for the night! Mr Gibraltar 2016 Sean Vincent Acris assisted with the presentations too. I may have missed them but I didn’t see any Government Minister or other MP in attendance. However, Angel and Mark thanked the audience and their sponsors Trends, Star of India and those sponsoring the contestants without whom, they said, there wouldn’t be a show as all the funds received are ploughed into the production of the event...Well done guys. As for future contestants, who already have enough on their plates running a home and looking after a family whilst holding down a job also, don’t be shy, do it for ‘you’ and go for it... Angelwings’ singer and former contestant, Davinia Cano, said on the night – “Believe in yourself and take chances...” Absolutely right! GLOBE MAGAZINE 49

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Supreme Model making in a Maritime Tradition

Text by Joe Adambery

When I was first approached by Charlie Reyes about going to his house to check out his model making, I wasn’t prepared to absorb the scale, beauty and intricacies of model making, which took my breath away. Charlie has had a lifelong passion with things maritime and traditional as his grandfather was captain of the Port Admiralty launch. His childhood was mostly spent browsing the old Hoare’s Sport shop in Bell Lane and when homework allowed, the gaps, assembling Airfix models and the like. More than sixty years have seen that passion 52 GLOBE MAGAZINE

grow and blossom into the construction of a medieval galleon, which took four years to complete! He then took a breather of a year and is now involved in building the German battleship Bismark. He has spent two years on it and no doubt will spend another two in completing it. Bismark will be radio controlled with twin screws and moving gun turrets. The miniature assemblies, which sometimes can’t be held properly even with delicate tweezers are the devil in the detail and while providing a continuing challenge also frustrate Charlie endlessly. This is supreme model making indeed, as I gaze at the galleon ‘Soleil Royale’ encased in a

huge museum type display cabinet. The beautiful detail and sheer number of parts, which has put an offer value of US$10,000 on it (not for sale though) is a wonder to behold. Charlie is a determined and passionate builder, who also has skills in martial arts, classical guitar, and violin. For three years, he was receiving plans and parts of the galleon and according to history, it is an exact replica of the Galleon that Louis XIV commissioned. He is amenable to anyone, who wants to come to see his handiwork to contact him. He has a workshop fully fitted with miniature tools and a workbench occupied by the meter long hull of the Bismark. The main mast and

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parts of the superstructure are assembled and as yet unglued but you can hold them close to examine and begin to understand the skill and patience required to even get that far in the construction. Work sessions are carefully planned and can be long and absorbing so he gets drained and has to leave it for long periods of time in order to recover his sanity and passion.

mely frustrating, so was the painting but it has been worth it. For example, using superglue is limited to a drop on a card and the finest point of a toothpick, taking care not to over glue and get it spot on otherwise you have to build a new part or order a new one. The cost of buying a typical kit is over one thousand pounds basic. But I order them sequentially with plans as they are issued and it works out cheaper that way.”

“When I was finishing the galleon the rigging and pulleys of which there are 500, was extre-

I’m not aware of how many other model makers there are on the Rock who involve their

passion in such meticulous building , but I’m sure that there will be some who would benefit from sharing the joys and tribulations of model making with Charlie Reyes, someone who could be looked up to and measure skill and dedication by. If time and his passion for craft are allowed to come to fruition, I for one want to be invited to the launch of Charlie’s battleship Bismark in some quiet pool where we could all gaze at a piece of supreme model making recounting maritime history and realizing the ultimate shipbuilder’s dream… to see it sail.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Chicken Gyros with Cucumber Salsa and Tsatsiki Fantasize about sitting at a Cafe Table Somewhere Hot and Dazzling in a Greek Islan. These hearty Sandwiches will take you there! SERVES: 4 · PREPARATION: 40 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 Kirby cucumbers, divided 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice - 5 garlic cloves, minced, divided - 1 pint grape tomatoes quartered - 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced - 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley - 1/4 cup chopped mint - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil - 1 rounded teaspoon dried oregano - 1 rounded teaspoon dried Rosemary, crumbled - 1 (12 ounces) package naan bread (four 8-inch pieces) or 4 (8-inch) pocketless pita ROUNDS: 1/2 roast chicken, skin discarded, meat shredded (about 2 1/4 cups) and carcass reserved for stock - 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced

How to make it 1. Pre-heat broiler. 2. Peel and grate 1 cucumber,

until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss chicken with 3

then squeeze it with your hands to remove excess water. Stir together with

tablespoons garlic oil and brush one side of bread with remainder. 5. Heat

yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, one third of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each

bread, oiled side up, in a 4-sided sheet pan, covered with foil, 3 to 4 inches

of salt and pepper to make tsatsiki. 3. Cut remaining cucumber into 1/4-inch

from broiler 3 minutes. Uncover and broil, rotating bread for even coloring,

pieces and stir together with tomatoes, onion, parsley, mint, remaining 1/2

until golden in spots, about 2 minutes. 6. Spread some of tsatsiki on warm

teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to make

bread and top with chicken and some of lettuce and salsa. Serve remaining

salsa. 4. Gently simmer oil, oregano, rosemary, remaining garlic, 1/4 teaspoon

lettuce, salsa, and tsatsiki on the side.

salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small heavy saucepan, stirring constantly,

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Cook’s Notes Tsatsiki can be made

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What’s Happening Down Town? 1

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1. Getting ready for this year’s Beer Festival. 2. Breed 77, This Year’s Headliners at the National Day Rock Concert. 3. Paul Cartwright Of “Brexin” fame participating in one of the many ‘Pro-EU’ marches in the UK. 4. Photpographer Johnnie Bugeja Proudly displays an award presented to him by the GFA. 5. Michael Ernest Adamberry who was recently called to the Bar at the Middle Temple in London, also in the photo, Globe Magazine feature writer, his father Joe; our congratulations from all at Globe Magazine. Michael is a trainee lawyer at Isolas. 6. Local Fashion Designer Kimberley Bautista. 7. A toast to good health at the Sandro Bottega Prosecco Evening at the Caleta Hotel. 3

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Bundaberg Rum Bundaberg Rum is a dark rum produced in Bundaberg, Australia It is often referred to as “Bundy”

Bundaberg Rum is as Australian as it gets. Aged for a minimum of two years, this great, dark rum made from 100% Queensland sugar cane and then matured to perfection for a smooth and mellow flavour, shows evocative, smooth flavours of molasses and caramel with subtle hints of sweet toffee and butterscotch notes. Bundaberg Original ‘UP strength’ Rum or “Bundy” as its more popularly known in its native Australia, is that particular nation’s most famous spirit drink. It is available in a variety of guises and the Bundaberg Company even makes its own Cola for its premixed cans and bottles. ... The rum is gold almost orange in colour; Bundaberg is a famous spirit with a cult following from Northern Queensland in Australia. ‘Bundy’ is an institution in ‘Oz’ and continues to win new fans abroad. Bundaberg Rum originated because the local sugar mills had a problem with what to do with the waste molasses after the sugar was extracted (it was heavy, difficult to transport and the costs of converting it to stock feed were rarely worth 60 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the effort). Sugar men first began to think of the profits that could be made from distilling. The vital meeting was held at the Royal Hotel on 1st August 1885, W M C Hickson served as the chairman, and other notables in attendance included all the big sugar mill owners of that time, W G Farquhar, F L Nott, S McDougall, T Penny, S H Bravo and A H Young, all to become the first directors of the Company. The Bundaberg Distilling Company began its operations in 1888. The brainchild of seven Queenslanders, who realized there had to be a better use for the burgeoning sugar industry than making cakes! Bundaberg Distillery was established with an initial production team of only five men and a starting capital of £5,000. Rum was already popular in Australia thanks to the First Fleet, but from what we hear, it tasted pretty bad! The first batch of Bundaberg Rum rolled off the production line in 1889, all 22,500 gallons of it. In 1890, a small supply of Bundaberg Rum was sent to Western Australia where it went down a treat. Sydney and Melbourne followed establishing Bundaberg’s national ambition early. However, a crippling economic depression led to the new distillery falling into receivership and only thanks to the bravado of three upstanding men, who bought the company back, helped Bundaberg live to drink another day! We assume they were either very smart businessman or maybe just avid rum drinkers!

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anniversary bottle and still keeps producing the rum Australians know and love.

Even though Bundaberg Rum was first produced in 1889; production ceased twice from 1907 to 1914 and from 1936 to 1939 after fires, the second of which caused rum from the factory to spill into the nearby Burnett River. However, three years of construction later and the Distillery was back to its former glory. During the Second World War, visiting US soldiers enjoyed plenty of rum while in Queensland during, but they also had a peculiar penchant for mixing it with cola. The Bundaberg team noticed, and soon began bottling ‘Bundy and Cola’, one of the world’s first mixed drinks. How’s that for innovation?! In 1962, Sam McMahon introduced the polar bear as its unusual choice of mascot, to imply that the rum could ward off the coldest winter chill! In 2000, the Bundaberg Rum 62 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Company and distillery were sold to the British company Diageo and in 2014 a decision by Diageo to relocate the bottling operations of Queensland’s iconic drink, “Bundaberg Rum”, to the western Sydney suburb of Huntingwood resulted in local job losses in the city that bears its name. The decision drew criticism from all levels of Queensland politics: • Premier Campbell Newman said it was a disappointing move, particularly in a region that had suffered devastating floods in recent years. • Bundaberg mayor Mal Forman said “I’m saddened by the announcement, but I had been assured the company had a commitment to the city”. • Cr Forman said “I understood demand for bottled Bundaberg Rum had declined as more people

bought pre-mixed cans, a trend I wanted no part of ”. Later a Diageo spokeswoman clarified by saying “Some premium products, such as the Master Distillers Collection, would continue to be bottled in Bundaberg. This was not a decision we have taken lightly, however, it is a necessary one to ensure the longer term sustainability of the distillery. We remain absolutely committed to Bundaberg and the distillery and will continue to invest and focus on our core business of distilling, maturing and blending great quality rum in Bundaberg as we have done for the last 125 years.” In 2009 as part of the ‘Q150’ celebrations, the Bundaberg Rum Distillery was announced as one of the ‘Q150’ Icons of Queensland for its role as a “location” and in 2014, Bundaberg Rum celebrated its 125th year with a special

The Bundaberg Rum distillery is open to visitors for tours of the facility. The distillery sits not too far from the Bundaberg town centre, smack bang next to the factory that produces the molasses used in the rum making process. There is also a museum, which offers free samples of Bundaberg Rum products for visitors in a historic Queenslander house. The ‘Big Bundy Bottle’ is also outside of the bond-store. A new $8.5 million visitor centre opened to the public in August 2016 replacing the smaller historic house next door. Why not try out your first taste of ‘Bundy & Coke’? Bundaberg™ Rum is distributed in Gibraltar by Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd –A Member of the Saccone & Speed Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092, www. sacconeandspeedgibraltar.gi

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How Arsene Wenger changed the Premier League… and then dropped the ball Text by Rob Gowers (Senior Lecturer In Leadership And Management, Anglia Ruskin University) www.theconversation.com

When Arsene Wenger was named as the new manager of Arsenal FC in September 1996, English football was in a period of transition. The 1989 Hillsborough disaster had led to a transformation of the grounds and treatment of supporters, and the arrival of the Sky Sports TV channel heralded the formation of the Premier League in the 1992-93 season. At pitch level however, the game remained the same. Tactics, pre-match preparation, training methods, were all largely unchanged. When Wenger got his job at Arsenal, he was only the third foreign manager to take charge of a Premier League team. His background (a degree in economics), modest playing experience and bookish appearance seemed completely at odds with the environment that existed at Arsenal at the 64 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ged from improving the food menu the players ate, to adjusting training methods to place more emphasis on ball control. It seems strange now to think that these adjustments were in any way revolutionary, but at the time his methods were met with resistance by the players. Now many of them credit Wenger with extending their careers by a number of years. time. This was an environment best understood by the title of the then captain’s autobiography. Former central defender Tony Adams called his memoir “Addicted”. But Arsenal were by no means the only club with an ingrained drinking culture during this period. Like any great leader, however, Wenger could see into the future. In his first ten years at Arsenal he completely changed the philosophy of the game

and achieved great success. But then he took his eyes off the ball. He missed the next set of big changes that forged how the Premier League evolved. In the beginning Wenger’s tactics were considered to be ahead of their time, and thoughtful. His nickname, “the professor” reflected this. Part of his original approach was to focus on more than just match day. The “non-visible” preparation of his squad ran-

A second key initiative was his ability to call on a network of scouts to help spot talented and undervalued players – especially from France. This brought him influential and talented footballers like Patrick Vieira, Robert Pires and Thierry Henry. He also used statistical data when purchasing players. This was not a new sporting tactic (think of the film Moneyball and what the Oakland A’s achieved in baseball by using statistical

Between 2005 and 2014, Arsenal had a great new stadium, sound finances – and no major trophies.

analysis). But it was one of the first proper applications of it to English football. Clubs now employ full time statisticians and the data being collected has created a new industry in offering analysis of it. The success of this new strategy was almost immediate. Wenger was the first foreign manager to achieve the league abd cup double in 1998, and then repeated this feat in 2002. Arsenal won the FA Cup in 2003 and 2005, and in the 2003-04 season, the team went unbeaten in the Premier League. (This was only the second time this has been achieved. Preston North End had become the first “invincibles” in the inaugural season of the Football League in 1888-89.) It was also the way in which Arsenal played that made this incredible achievement really stand out. Before Wenger arrived, the chant, “One-nil to the Arsenal”, reflected their focus on defence. The trophies won under their new manager saw a reinvention – a new focus on attack and playing the game with flair. After this, change again swept through the English game in the form of huge amounts of overseas money. The business of football had altered, and Arsenal and Wenger were slow to react. The fact that they also had to fund a huge new stadium also complicated issues. Across London, Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003 and over the next decade, loaned the club just over £1 billion. The result? Some of the world’s best (and most expensive) players,

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and no fewer than 15 major trophies – including the ultimate prize, the Champions League Trophy. Wenger first saw the influx of foreign money as a short

term phenomenon and wanted to ensure that Arsenal had a sound financial basis rather than run the risk of overspending and bringing the club down. The result of this was in complete contrast to Chelsea.

The club is now playing catch up. Since 2013, their spend on new players of £197m has only been exceeded by Manchester United and City. As a consequence, their runners-up spot in the Premier League of 2015-16 was still considered disappointing, together with the increasingly familiar exit at Champions League quarter final stage. With so much at financial stake now, a top four finish is a must. After yet another early exit from the Champions Leagues (a particularly embarrassing 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich), the calls for Wenger to go are getting louder every week. But Arsenal fans should be careful what they wish for. They owe Wenger plenty of gratitude for transforming the club. Yet rivals with deeper pockets have taken English football to the next level. Wenger’s background in economics will mean he knows that debt can bring quick results but risks long term damage. With future TV deals expected to bring even more money into the game Arsenal must decide what model they want to follow. Should they gamble on the long term growth of TV revenues and spend big? Or do they continue to live within their current means? If Wenger does leave, Arsenal may need a new professor to explain what happens next. GLOBE MAGAZINE 65

2017 Gibraltar National Celebrations Friday 18 August marks the start of Gibraltar’s Nationals Celebrations organised by the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) in conjunction with the Gibraltar Cultural Services. th

As from Friday 18th August, and for over three weeks, the Moorish Castle will be illuminated in red and white to mark the occasion. The National Celebrations will kick off with the annual Beer Festival and the Gibraltar Fair and culminates with the National Day events. Commenting on the announcement, the SDGG 66 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Chairman Richard Buttigieg has said: “The SDGG has worked closely with the Gibraltar Cultural Services to co-ordinate a wide-ranging series of events that should ensure an enjoyable three weeks of National Celebrations. As in the past, the emphasis remains very much on celebration, with varied entertainment, offering a range of shows and activities for all to enjoy in the spirit of this special occasion. I am confident that Gibraltarians of all ages will have much to enjoy in the lead-up to and on National Day itself.” For further information please contact Forty Azzopardi on 56641000 or the Events Department

at the Gibraltar Cultural Services on 20075669.

SHOP WINDOW AND PATIO COMPETITIONS The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) are reminding the general public of the Shop Window and the Block and Patio competitions as part of the National Celebrations for 2017. Entry forms can be collected and handed back when completed, at the John Mackintosh Hall reception, Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 5pm. The competitions are open to all Blocks and Patios as well as all Shop Windows. The theme is Gibraltar National Day with all entries required to display the red and white colours prominently, if not exclusively. Originality of decoration, time, effort and impact will form the criteria upon which the judges will select the three winners. Prizes will be awarded to the three winning entries in each competition.

Closing date is: Friday 25th August 2017. For further information please contact Jason Mesilio on mobile 540129000 or the Gibraltar Cultural Services on email: info@culture.gov.gi

The SDGG calls on all Gibraltarians to come down to Main Street and sign the banner that as customary will then be placed at the stage in Casemates for the National Day Festivities.

GIBRALTAR FAIR 19th August to 27th August 2017

NATIONAL DAY 2017 CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

The Minister for Culture, the Hon Steven Linares, accompanied by Miss Gibraltar Jodie Garcia, will officially inaugurate the Gibraltar Fair on Saturday 19th August 2017 at 7.30pm. The Minister will also be accompanied by the organising team from the SDGG and the Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS). The Fair will be held at Old Yacht Club and Rooke sites in Queensway.

This year the National Day Fancy Dress Competition will be organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group on Sunday 10th September 2017 at the Lobby of Parliament in Main Street.

At the Fair, a varied range of rides for different age groups will be provided. All rides are priced at £2. Additionally, there will also be tombolas, games and other side stalls including those being put up by local charitable and sporting organisations. Insofar as eating and drinking outlets are concerned, there will be one bar with catering facilities at the fairground itself and a further outlet at the Family Pavilion. The Churros stall that proved so popular in past years will again be set up next to the Family Pavilion. The other element of the Fair is the entertainment dimension. A full programme of daily events has been prepared for the Family and Youth Pavilions. The Family Pavilion is being organised by Stage One Productions and the Youth Pavilion by Fresh Entertainment. Admission to the Pavilions will be free of charge on all nights.

SDGG NATIONAL DAY BANNER The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) would like to inform the general public that they will be manning a stand at the Piazza so that Gibraltarians can sign the National Day banner. The stand will be set up every day from Friday 1st to Thursday 7th September from 11am to 1pm. On Friday 1st September they will be setting up outside the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned.

Registration forms can be collected and handed back in when completed, from the John Mackintosh Hall, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 10pm. They will be available as from Tuesday 1st August to Friday 8th September 2017. On the day registration will be between 9:30am and 10:30am. The event is open to everyone aged 15 and under, and those taking part are required to be there on the day by 10am. Judging will commence at 10.30am. All entries should display the red and white colours prominently if not exclusively. Originality of design, creativity and costume impact will form the criteria upon which the judges will select the three winners. The three winning entries will each receive a trophy and gift vouchers. All entries will receive a participation medal. For further information please contact the Gibraltar Cultural Services on telephone 20067236, fax 200 67241 or e-mail: info@culture.gi

GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY EVENTS Sunday 10th September 2017

lebrations begin at 9.30am with live music and performances. The Political Rally will start at 12.25pm. A spectator stand of 50 seats for the elderly will be made available on a first come first served basis. There will also be a spectator stand of 50 seats for persons with a mobility disability and a viewing platform to accommodate wheelchair users. Persons wishing to avail themselves of this service must be blue badge holders. Persons wanting a space at the wheelchair viewing platform or the stand for persons with a mobility disability will be able to obtain tickets on a first come served basis by contacting the Gibraltar Cultural Services directly on telephone 20067236 before the 25th August 2017, to register and pick up their ticket. Ticket holders may be accompanied by one other person. A blue badge will be presented on collection of tickets. No tickets will be available on the 10th September. In addition, National Day will also see the return of a British Sign language interpreter, who will be coming to Gibraltar, especially for the event.

BREED 77 HEADLINE GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY ROCK CONCERT The SDGG is pleased to announce the details for this year’s National Day Concert which will be held on Sunday 10th September 2017, at Casemates Square starting at 9.00pm. The SDGG can confirm that top of the bill for this year’s National Day Concert will be one of Gibraltar’s biggest bands, Breed 77. Also featuring at the concert are Heritage and Jet Stream. The concert is being organised on behalf of the SDGG by J2 Productions.

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group has announced the programme of events for this year’s Gibraltar National Day on Sunday 10th September 2017. The events are being organised by the SDGG, with the Gibraltar Cultural Services collaborating and assisting the SDGG to ensure the smooth running of all events.

Commenting on the event the SDGG said: “We are very pleased with the programme that has been produced by Jenson Callejon and his team. This year, being a special event with the 50th Anniversary of the Gibraltar Referendum, we are confident that most musical tastes will be catered for and everyone in the community will once again enjoy an excellent evening’s entertainment!’

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Guitar Spirits in the Park Al Di Meola in Concert in Algeciras

Text by Joe Adambery

The fourth international ‘Encuentro de Gitarra’ in Algeciras recently saw guitar maestro Al Di Meola perform in the late Paco de Lucia’s hometown in the beautiful setting of city centre Parque Maria Cristina, with the huge photograph of the venerable guitar hero as the stage backdrop. Just before 10.30pm, Al Di Meola walked on stage with his accompanist top Italian guitarist, Peo Alfonsi and warmly greeted everyone with ‘Hola’ then spoke warm words about his late friend, Paco in English. He was interrupted by clapping at every mention of the town’s favourite son. I would venture that caught in the 70 GLOBE MAGAZINE

moment, he invoked the spirit of the Flamenco legend as he succeeded in dazzling everyone with

melody, technique and a speed faster than what the average brain can follow in musical notes. Never

mind ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’ but above all else there was magic or ‘duende’ as Paco would say, in abundance throughout the concert and everyone experienced jaw dropping moments and melodious flights of fancy as the two guitars interplayed and danced with each other in harmonious precision, getting lost in flurries of notes and coming back in unison to unexpected stops and starts. At the encore after a spectacular concert, he asked everyone to stand and move close to the stage and then played excerpts from Paco de Lucia’s ‘Mediterranean Sundance,’ ‘Rio Ancho’ and others to rousing acclaim of ‘oles’ and ‘maestro.’ It was an extended encore dedicated to his friend and at a point in mid concert after an

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exceptional passage in a new tune he called ‘Milonga’, he raised his eyes to heaven and said ‘Eso Paco’ - no more words were needed, the beautiful music had said it all and the spirit of the Paco de Lucia would have been smiling on us. Earlier in the concert as promised on the ticket, Al Di Meola played a beautiful Beatles tribute of John

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Lennon’s ‘Because’, which he recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Legendary Argentinian bandoneon player and composer Astor Piazolla , a major influence on him, was alluded to and also played in tribute. A music festival in Rabat ten years ago had seemed pretty special to him and was a source of inspiration so he played an excerpt from that.

He played a lullaby for his new daughter called ‘Eva Dream Sequence’, which is not yet out on CD and in a solo piece called ‘Esmeralda’, he displayed a catalogue of guitar chops, which have earned him the legendary status that he holds to this day even after forty years of playing at top level. After the concert with the ex-

tended encore as we walked out of the park, all the conversations one could overhear were in awe of what we had just enjoyed. That was another sign that the universal language of music can break down all personal barriers and lift our spirits to mingle as one in peace and enjoyment. That night there were spirits in the park.

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50 Anniversary Flag Raises Funds for Clubhouse Gibraltar th

Clarissa Labrador handed her school t i m e friend a n dCEO o f Clubhouse Gibraltar, Emily Adamberry Olivero, a cheque for ÂŁ3,700; the proceeds of a fund raising event consisting of the distribution of flags commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Gibraltar Referendum. The flags were imported by the Labrador family and were handed out in exchange for donations. Clarissa thanked all the volunteers,

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who had assisted in the distribu tion o f the flags, especially Tere McNiece, who had made a big difference. She also acknowledged and thanked all those who had given generous donations in exchange for flags and all who had in one way or another, contributed in making the fund raising event such a success. Emily in turn thanked the Labrador family for their continuing support to Clubhouse Gibraltar.

Breed 77 Headline Gibraltar National Day Rock Concert

The SDGG is pleased to announce the details for this year’s National Day Rock Concert, which will be held on Sunday 10th September 2017 at Casemates Square starting at 9.00pm. The SDGG can confirm that top of the bill for this year’s National Day Rock Concert will be one of Gibraltar’s biggest bands, Breed 77. Also featuring at the concert are Heritage and Jet Stream. The concert is being organised on behalf of the SDGG by J2 Productions.

yone in the community will once again enjoy an excellent evening’s entertainment!” For further information please contact Jenson Callejon on 54025517.

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First Ever Gibraltar International Comic Convention (GiCC) mtrooper & Scarif/Shore Trooper) were all invited down to the GiCC where they exhibited their careers and experiences and then treated the audience to a seminar as part of the Star Wars 40th anniversary.

Text by Jenson Callejon Photographs by Josie Barcelo

There are those of us that as we grow up loose that sense of adventure, that longing for super powers, that young and endless imagination that was painted into our minds by comics, shows, movies and games…Then there are those of us, who never grow old and still hope for the day when we could become a super hero, captain of a starship or a warrior in search of adventure in the lands of Pandaria; and finally that day came!

Friday 5th May saw the first ever Gibraltar International Comic Con (GiCC); held over two days the event provided something for everyone of all ages and as a result approximately 1,000 people from four to seventy enjoy a variety of exhibitions, seminars, games, artists, actors, crew, workshops and competitions. For those that have never heard the term “Comic Con” here is a brief insight…Comic Cons are held worldwide and are part of a $3 billion market. Famous comic Cons include London Comic Con, MCM and San Diego 78 GLOBE MAGAZINE

One of the most memorable and extremely educational seminars was that of “How to Build & Explode Things and Get Paid For It” by Will Bazeley and James Seymour, special effects engineers that have worked in box office hits such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Jungle Book, Thor and Dr. Strange to name a few.

which individua- lly cater for over 133,000 attendants with the largest Comic Con attended being Tokyo’s Comiket which sees 590,000 attendees! These events cater for anything and everything fiction including comics, tv shows, movies, computer games, collectables... you get the idea. Although everyone expects a variety of highly established actors to attend these events (with fees in excess of

£100,000), everything must start somewhere and the first GiCC although small in comparison (and mostly self-funded) still provided the community with highly skilled and professional actors, crew and artists from the industry. Actors Richard Oldfield (Rebel Pilot Derek ‘Hobbie’ Klivian), Nick Joseph (Major Arhul Hextrophon), Tina Simmons (Rebel Technician) and Sandeep Mohan ‘First Order Stor-

Other notable and highly informative seminar speakers included Steven Bratter and Francois Petit (from Demolition Man and Mortal Combat), Simone Michaux (costume designer and prop maker for hits such as Game of Thrones), Lance Tooks (Illustrator, Comic, Motion Graphics Artist), Carlos Pacheco (Illustrator, Comic Artist – X-Men, Green Lantern) and professional cosplayer Kokonoe. In addition to the seminars the GiCC stage saw competitions for both junior and senior

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cosplayers and a live Role Play Game (RPG) which included local playwrite Julian Felices and local TV personality Louis Perry. Walking around the marquee attendants would have been able to interact with various exhibitors such as artist Sarah Scarer who was bringing fiction to life by transforming two models into superheroes throughout the event by utilising the modelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bodies as canvases for artistic expression. Continue with your walk and you could join the table top society which offered a variety of board games and card games as well as take part in workshops which included computer game programming, cosplay, illustration and medieval sword fighting adding to this the stalls which offered a variety of artwork, toys, collectables, themed edibles and other products. Some of the most notable exhibitions were those of local artist Aaron Seruya, War Hammer 40,000 and bloodbowl to name a few; seeing the detail and patience required to create and give life to these models and paintings is absolutely breath-taking. Various local artists and business were also given the opportunity to participate, Stephanie seed and many more provided the attendees with a glimpse into their art and as a result of this platform a local writer was able to obtain a stockist for his graphic novels. Upon exiting the marquee one 80 GLOBE MAGAZINE

was met by the battle arena; a purpose built area where the Live Action Role Play (LARP) group AsociaciĂłn Wyvern from Algeciras presented their services. These guys specialise in medieval armour making, sword fighting and archery, they even held a tournament for those wishing to participate; needless to say that both the battle arena and archery range were fully booked throughout the two days! With all this said, no matter how many stalls, exhibitions or seminars are offered (in any comic con) there is the one thing that an event of this nature cannot survive without, the most important aspect which makes them all unique, the attendants themselves! The GiCC saw quite a variety of cosplayers and costumes parade throughout the day instigating photos, conversations and the imagination of all; Chewie, Princess Leia, Skyrim, Oogie Boogie, Barf(olomew), Bender, The Witcher, Batman, Iron Man, Link and many more added colour and personality to the event. Although many hurdles were overcome, organisers Sunbow managed to pull this off in only sixteen weeks with the help of their Sponsor Eroski; a special mention has to be given to Peter Mckay, Maurice stagnetto, Ministry of Culture, Francis Baglietto, Master Services, Divi Cano, Lilly Gomez, Aaron Caballero, Ernest Borrell, Andrew Phillips and all the volunteers, who gave up their time and energy in order to pull this off; so until next year, live long and prosper!

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Diana - The People’s Princess Twentieth Anniversary of Her Death

Diana captivated the world with her natural poise and charm. For years, she battled the tabloid press and the intrusive paparazzi that chronicled her every public, and often private, move. In 1996, she divorced Prince Charles, ending an unhappy, unfaithful marriage. Though no longer a royal, Diana maintained the responsibility of rearing England’s future king, William, and his brother Harry. She was famed for campaigning against land mines, support for AIDS sufferers and other causes. Just as Diana seemed to have found happiness, she died tragically in a Paris car crash that also claimed her companion, Emad Mohamed “Dodi” Al-Fayed Twenty years after her death, Princess Diana still looms large in Britain’s psyche. What was it about Diana, Princess of Wales that brought such huge numbers of people from all walks of life literally to their knees after her death in 1997? What was her special appeal, not just to British subjects, but also to people the world over? A late spasm of ‘royalism’ hardly explains it, even in Britain, for many true British monarchists des82 GLOBE MAGAZINE

pised her for cheapening the royal institution by behaving more like a movie star or a pop diva than a princess. To many others, however, that was precisely her attraction. Diana was beautiful, in a fresh-faced, English, outdoors-girl kind of way. She used her big blue eyes to their fullest advantage, melting the hearts of men and women through an expression of complete vulne-

rability. Diana’s eyes, like those of Marilyn Monroe, contained an appeal directed not to any individual but to the world at large. ‘Please don’t hurt me’, they seemed to say; she often looked as if she were on the verge of tears. Yet she was one of the richest, most glamorous and socially powerful women in the world. This combination of vulnerability and power was perhaps her greatest asset.

Diana was a princess, but there are many princesses in Europe, none of whom ever came close to capturing the popular imagination the way she did. Princess Grace of Monaco was perhaps the nearest thing, but then she had really been a movie star, which surely provided the vital lustre to her role as figurehead of a country that is little more than a gambling casino on the southern coast of France! The rather louche

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glamour of Monaco’s Royal Family is nothing compared with the fading but still palpable grandeur of the British monarchy. To those, who savour such things, British Royals are the first among equals of world royalty, the last symbols of an aristocratic society that has largely disappeared in most places but still hangs on, with much of its Victorian pomp intact, in Britain. Even the Japanese Emperor, Hirohito, never forgot being overawed by the style of his British Royal hosts on his first trip to Europe in the 1920’s.

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Diana not only married into the British monarchy but was the offspring of a family, the Spencers, that is at least as old as the British Royal Family and considers itself in some ways to be rather grander. It is not rare in England to hear the Spencers’ Englishness compared favourably with the “foreign” (German) background of the Windsors. The famous speech, given by Diana’s younger brother, the Earl of Spencer, at her funeral in London, with its barely contained hostility toward his Royal in-laws, moved many people

at the time but was in fact an exercise of extraordinary hauteur. So Diana had snob appeal to burn. But that alone would not have secured her popularity. Most of the people, who worshipped her, who read every ‘tidbit’ about her in the gossip press and hung up pictures of her in their rooms, were not social snobs. Like Princess Grace of Monaco, Diana was a celebrity royal. She was a movie star, who never actually appeared in a movie; in a sense, her whole life was a movie, a serial melodrama acted out in public,

with every twist and turn of the plot reported to a world audience. Diana was astute enough to understand the power of television and the voracious British tabloid newspapers. And she consistently tried to use the mass media as a stage for projecting her image, as the wronged spouse, as the radiant society beauty, as the compassionate princess hugging AIDS patients and land-mine victims, and as the mourning princess crying at celebrity funerals. However, like many celebrities before her, she found out that she

couldn’t turn the media on and off at will, as though it were a tap of running water. They needed her to feed the public’s appetite for celebrity gossip, and she needed them for her public performance, but what she hadn’t bargained for was that her melodrama ran on without breaks. Everything she said or did was fair copy. After deliberately making her private life public, she soon discovered there was nothing private left. In a sense, the quasi-religious mystique of royalty came full circle with

Diana. Monarchy used to be based on divine right. But just as monarchy used religious trappings to justify its rule, modern show-biz celebrity has a way of slipping into a form of popular religion. It is surely not for nothing that an idolized pop singer of recent times so successfully exploited her given name, Madonna. One of the most traditional roles of religious idols is a sacrificial one; we project our sins onto them, and they bear our crosses in public. Diana was a sacrificial symbol in seve-

ral ways. First, she became the ‘patron saint’ of victims, the sick, the discriminated against, the homeless. Then, partly through her real suffering at the hands of a rigidly formal family trained to play rigidly formal public roles, and partly through her shrewd manipulation of the press, Diana herself projected a compelling image of ‘victimhood’. Women in unhappy marriages identified with her; so did outsiders of one kind or another, ethnic, sexual or social. Like many religious idols, she was openly abused and ridiculed, in her case by the same press

that stoked the public worship of her. And finally she became the ultimate victim of her own fame: pursued by paparazzi, causing her fatal accident. It was a fittingly tawdry end to what had become an increasingly tawdry melodrama. But it is in the nature of religion that forms change to fit the times. Diana, celebrity, tabloid princess, ‘mater dolorosa’ of the pop and fashion scene, was, if nothing else, the perfect idol for our times. By dying young, Diana ensured her immortality.

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14 Steps to Stress-Free Selling PART 1 Have a plan for vacating your property on completion of the sale. All of this is best done with someone, who has experience of the process and a knowledge of current market conditions.

Text by Maggie Traverso (Seekers Property Solutions) The Estate Agent with the Personal Touch

For most people, buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions they will ever make, and unfortunately, can be one of the most stressful. A Daily Mail Survey (2014) compares it to a bereavement, divorce and bankruptcy in terms of stress. Many people are unfamiliar with the process and unaware of the pitfalls and therefore make basic mistakes that add to the stress levels and the likelihood of making costly mistakes. The advantages and importance of having a plan based on information and knowledge that only someone familiar with the property market has is invaluable. Your aim should be to sell your property at the best possible price in the shortest possible time. Whilst my heartfelt advice is to instruct a property professional – of course us! – the following is a very simplified list of the things you need to consider. The hope is that you will see this as a list of reasons to use an experienced Agent. But if you do decide to go it alone, good luck! Selling your home can be daunting – even more so if you are buying at the same time, although even renting in this market can be difficult. Good planning and informed deci86 GLOBE MAGAZINE

sions along the way could prevent disappointment or financial loss, and will most certainly make what should be an exciting process more enjoyable.

1. FIGURE OUT YOUR FINANCES • If you have a mortgage, contact your lender to obtain a redemption figure and notify them of your intention to sell. Discuss an ongoing mortgage facility with them if necessary, don’t take it for granted. Bank lending criteria varies • Get a realistic idea of what your house is worth. The best way to do this is with the help of a professional. Appraisal is almost an art, based on knowledge, experience, market information and current market conditions and requires in depth knowledge of the market! The last three properties, all affordable homes, that the owners con-

tacted us for valuation, with the intention of listing on Facebook, we sold the day after we went to look at them, for a higher amount than the owners had considered asking after our fees were deducted. Had they listed in line with their knowledge of other similar homes, they would have lost money on their sale! • These figures will be approximate only but should be precise enough to guide you.

2. PLAN EVERYTHING! Plan every step to avoid delay and consider whether to buy and sell at the same time. Mortgage offers expire, buyers get frustrated and withdraw their offers, and if you are buying at the same time consider whether you can take offers from someone, who is also dependent on the sale of their property. Chains can and do cause chaos.

Selling property can be far less stressful when you understand the process; few owners can sell their properties as effectively as a professional. We pride ourselves on offering a personal service and taking much of the stress out of selling (and buying). As the testimonials on our website indicate, our clients can confirm that is exactly what we do. We are represented on the local property portals, as well as, ‘Rightmove’, and work with a network of agents in the UK and Spain to increase our Sales potential. This is why we consistently achieve our sellers’ asking price and client satisfaction across all our clients’ requirements whether they have been buying, selling, letting or renting. Call us to see how we can help you, or visit our website to request a viewing, appraisal, or simply a home visit to discuss your property and the best way forwards for you. This is part one of a series but if you are currently considering selling and can’t wait for the rest, you can download the bullet points from our website at www.seekerspropertygibraltar.com/advice

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THE MED GOLF

The Jyske Bank Trophy The Med Golf Jyske Bank Trophy event, the penultimate tournament in the 2016/17 season, was held on the New Course at San Roque Club (SRC) on Sunday 9th July 2017. Designed by Perry Dye in 2004, the New Course comprises 18 holes that cunningly thread their way for over 6000 metres through a deceptively small tract of land. The fairways are often wider than they appear to be from the tee and, while there are no hidden bunkers, the course has many traps for the unwary and is a tough opponent; especially in the wind. Course management is the key to success and, if you want to take it on............you’d better bring your ‘A’ game! San Roque is the home of Med Golf and will host the Med Golf Masters event in August on the Old Course when the top ten players in the Order of Merit will compete for the Med Golf Masters Champion trophy. The day was sponsored by Jyske Bank, who is also the Med Golf Order of Merit sponsor. With a reputation for going the extra mile at events, Jyske Bank excelled on Sunday by erecting a “tented village” on the exit from the course where players were treated to soft drinks, beer and Danish Hotdogs while gently cooling down from 88 GLOBE MAGAZINE

their round with a putting competition.

Trophy and two green fees on the SCR Old Course.

The individual Stableford competition was contested by 76 players including a welcome number of guests. Many were SRC members; one of whom won the Best Guest prize; Christer Eriksson, with the best score of the day of 39 Stableford points. However, to mark the event, every guest who played on the day was rewarded with a one year free membership of Med Golf. A stiff breeze added to the difficulty for players on the course but Paul Appleyard, our triple World Blind Golf Champion and former organiser of Med Golf events, was up to the challenge. His very fine 36 points was enough, on handicap from George Clayton, to win the Jyske Bank

Other prizes were won as follows:

11 shots better than his nearest rival. Callum is now a full Med Golf member and we hope to see more of him in future.

The best pair was Paul Nash and Matthew Warner with a combined score of 64 points. Matthew also won a category prize.

Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): the runner up with 33 points on handicap was Roger Griffiths. The winner was Sandy Casofsky with a score of 34 points.

The best performance on all of the 4 par 3 holes was Mary Flavin with a score of 1 over par. The Longest Drive was won David MacGregor.

Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): the runner up was Matthew Warner with 34 points and the winner, on handicap, was Debbie Richards also with 34 points.

The Best Gross Trophy, for which every hole must be scored, was won by Callum Ritchie with a score of 75. It was Callum’s debut in a Med Golf tournament and his gross score was a remarkable

Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): James Barr was the runner up with 28 points and the winner, who just missed the Jyske Bank Trophy on handicap with 36 points, was George Cla-

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yton. George’s disappointment might have been greater had he not been the Cat 3 winner at La Cañada in April 2017 and won the Casino Admiral Trophy at Alcaidesa in May 2017. Nearest the pin winners were: James Barr, Callum Ritchie, Jan Runo, and George Clayton. Nearest to the pin in 2 on a par 4 was Jon Hale, and nearest to the pin in 3 on a par 5 was James Lax. The prizes, including a host of extras from the Sponsor, were presented by Carsten Hjort. The prize giving was followed by a card draw. The traditional bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label

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whiskey donated by Saconne and Speed was won by David Campbell. The Jyske Bank prizes of invitation vouchers for 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old and lunch at the Star Bar in Gibraltar were won respectively by Sam Broderick and Ann Evans. The star prize, a prestigious Bettinardi Putter, was won by Dermot Keelan. Thank you to everyone, who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. However, a special thank you is due to Carsten and all officials of Jyske Bank, who gave up their Sunday to give the event their outstanding support.

We are almost at the end of the current season but there is still one more qualifying event to go for you to work your way into the Med Golf Masters on Saturday 19th August 2017.

The Jyske Bank Order of Merit Matthew Warner Roger Griffiths Joe Sanchez Matt Charlesworth Duncan Hamilton Martin Burns Javi Hunter Stuart Ferguson James Lax Louis Calvente

David MacGregor Paul Nash Kevin Jones Daniel Lomax Mark Flunkert Dermot Keelan Chris Warren Mark Henderson Nicky Sanchez Douglas Casciaro Only the top ten will qualify for the Masters. The full rankings can be found on the members’ website, along with the tournament schedule. You can join Med Golf for just £40 for 12 months, which includes European insurance cover. www. medgolfmembers.com

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