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CREDITS Front Cover Model: Hannah Bado Photography: Figgy Photography (www.figgyphotography.com) Lighting Assistant: Kayley Randall Make-up Artist: Nyree Chipolina Hair Stylist: Danyel Lutwyche Stylist: Charlene Figueras GLOBE MAGAZINE is published by Globe Magazine Registered Address: Suites 31 & 32, Victoria House, 26 Main Street, GIBRALTAR • Tel: 20041129 E-mail: globemagazine@gibtelecom.net No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Globe Magazine Printed by Gráficas Piquer - Designed by 70 PRINT If you wish to advertise in tis magazine, please phone: (00350) 58369000. - (0034) 620 182224 Tel: (00350) 20041129 E-mail: globemagazine@gibtelecom.net

TIM GARCIA: WINNER OF THE ROCK ON THE ROCK CLUB’S 2014 SINGER/SONGWRITER COMPETITION

SHYANNE AZZOPARDI AT THE MISS WORLD 2014

THE 2015 LEXUS NX 300H

GIVING SOMETHING BACK

BRITISH REVOLUTION IN THE EARLY 19th CENTURY. HOW CLOSE?

2014 WAS AN ICONIC YEAR FOR THE GPA

RUNNING FOR CHARITY

PANTO TIME 2015: SLEEPING BEAUTY

MO SUPPORTS STYLOS DANCE TEAM

13TH GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2015 INTERNATIONAL ADJUDICATOR

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

THE HISTORY OF BINGO HALLS

FOCUS ON: THE CITY SPA

A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION BY MARIO FINLAYSON

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY INTRODUCE COCA-COLA LIFE

GIBTELECOM AT THE INFORMATION AGE EXHIBITION IN LONDON

NEW REPORT SAYS ALL CANCERS WILL DIE BY 2050

KARMA 13

SPOTLIGHT ON HOOLA

WHY I LOVE VALENTINE’S DAY

MOTHERING SUNDAY

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Shyanne Azzopardi at the Miss World 2014

Text by Samantha Acris

The Miss World Beauty Pageant is the oldest major international pageant, which has been around since the 1950s. Each delegate must win her national title in order to represent her country in the competition. The event normally lasts a month where a various number of fast track awards are held before the big night. These include Beach, Miss Talent, ‘Beauty with a purpose’, Talent and Top Model. The winner’s of some of these events are awarded a place in the semi finals. Our current reigning Miss Gibraltar 2014, Shyanne Azzopardi, won her place to attend the 8 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Miss World Pageant in London after a spectacular show at the old Queen Cinema, produced by Stage One. I asked Shyanne to highlight some of her favourite moments on the build up to

the international pageant. “It is hard to briefly sum up how my year has gone because of my busy daily schedule since my crowning. However, a few highlights would have to be; representing

Gibraltar at Miss World, the wing walk around Gibraltar and helping out our community as much as possible especially with charity events.” Anyone you ask who knew Shyanne previous to her crowning will ensure you that her bubbly and naturally friendly character is genuine and her caring personality has always been part of her approach to life. With this, she stressed how this life changing experience actually didn’t change her at all. “To be honest one of my aims was not letting the title change who I am as a person, as I wanted to remain true to myself. However, being Miss Gibraltar has made me a more confident person for

I am constantly working with people.” The months after the Miss Gibraltar show, Shyanne needed to prepare for the Miss World contest, which took place back in December. Preparation for the show was extremely hectic for the beauty queen, as it meant a lot of shopping for a number of different outfits for the occasion. There was no time to waste, as apart from everything, she needed to be mentally prepared and extremely organised. “The lead up to Miss World was intense and busy as I wanted to make sure that I was well prepared for all the different sections of the pageant. I worked very closely with a few charities in Gibraltar. I find

this very rewarding because one’s actions can truly make a difference. Being quite a sociable person, I love working with people and I was really looking forward to meeting all my fellow contes-

tants. As for my outfits, I made sure I had enough clothes for the four weeks at London.” Furthermore, Shyanne was also involved in a number of fund

raising events and even managed to organise a few herself. Part of the Miss World programme includes the award given for ‘Beauty with a purpose’ and she decided to base her presentation on the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group. “Beauty with a Purpose is a massive aspect within Miss World. It gives us all a platform to make a difference by helping others and promoting change. Miss World is not only about an individual’s looks but about being well rounded. I truly believe in beauty with a purpose.” Throughout her reign, Shyanne has continued to work closely with our community and especially for the Alzheimer’s and GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2015 9

Dementia Support Group , not as Miss Gibraltar, but as a member of the public intrigued by the work they do to make a difference after her grandmother was diagnosed. Once November arrived, it was just a short flight to London for a month of fun filled events, auditions, and pampering. “four weeks in London included, Talent Round Auditions (where I reached the top 12), Dances of the World Auditions, Sports Round, Bikini Round, Top Model and Designer Competition followed by a dinner at Planet Hollywood and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ theatre show. Apart from this, there were many Charity Events, we attended a debate at Oxford and had a full tour of London.” 10 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Over the years, our Miss Gibraltar contestants have made their mark at the show by standing out in their own categories, before Shyanne, last year’s Miss Gibraltar, Maroua Kharbouch, made it to the final through the Miss People’s Choice award, which was done via public vote. This year, Shyanne danced her way to the top 12 of the talent round. “I felt so proud having made it to the top 12. I didn’t expect to do as well because 90 contestants auditioned with a talent. I worked extremely hard training and rehearsing my talent, which was dance. I would like to thank Sabina Pitaluga for helping me choreograph my dance.” A lifetime experience, which only a handful of girls in Gibraltar will ever be able to achieve, I

asked Shyanne how she felt during the final show, which had a high number of viewers back at home. “The night of the Final just flew by! The events, outings and rehearsals were a great build up towards the night of the show. I felt extremely proud being on stage representing Gibraltar. I love being on stage and I think that showed through my smile throughout the whole show.” The journey is still not over for Shyanne has she will still be our reigning Miss Gibraltar until the pageant is held this summer. “I will certainly take away this once in a life time experience with me for the rest of my life. I have learned a lot about myself and others. I plan to carry on enjoying myself to the fullest and make the most of the rest of my reign.”

“I truly admire the friendships that were formed during the Miss World Pageant. I feel very grateful to have been able to represent Gibraltar in London.” “I would like to thank the following people: Gina Victory for coaching me towards my Miss World Journey; Priscilla Sacramento for making my amazing dress for the final; Alejandro Marfil for sponsoring my material for my final dress; my family and friends for all their support, especially my parents; the Miss Gibraltar Office for everything they have done for me since the moment I got crowned; the 70 Gibraltarians that came to support me live at the Miss World finals and last but not least, my Fiancée for his continued support throughout this journey.”

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The 2015 Lexus NX 300H Lexus created the luxury-utility crossover category with the original midsized RX model in 1998 and is now poised to disrupt the growing compact segment with the all-new 2015 NX. Inspired by performance vehicles, the 2015 NX unites the engineering input of racers with the impeccable touch of Lexus luxury in a design that steals the show The 2015 Lexus NX debuts with a hybrid, the NX 300h hybrid, which brings the brand’s number of hybrid offerings to six; it is the most among luxury brands. The hybrid offers a real driving kick, thanks to a new transmission with a kick-down function. The racers on the team insisted on splitting the hybrid battery into two separate pods for better weight distribution; with the benefit of more efficient use of cabin space. 12 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

The Lexus NX300h offers its own version of pro-active allweather drive (AWD). Looking more sports-car than sport-utility, the 2015 NX’s cabin is bristling with new, onboard, standard and available technology, including a Lexus-first: Wireless Charging Tray for compatible phones and devices; the new Lexus Remote Touch Interface (RTI) with a touch pad; and a comprehensive Multi-information Display that features a

Lexus-first G-Force meter and boost gauge.

mated 32 mpg combined with all-wheel drive.

Perhaps to no one’s surprise, the company that is almost synonymous with luxury hybrids has produced by far the most fuelefficient luxury compact crossover. Through its combination of a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and multiple electric motors powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, the NX 300h is capable of returning an esti-

There are reasons to consider the 2015 Lexus NX beyond either of its appealing powertrain options and the fact that it has similar dimensions to some of its competitors but clever packaging has resulted in better-than-average rear seat legroom. It also boasts bold design outside and in, with exemplary cabin construction and a

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long list of the latest high-tech entertainment, convenience and safety options.

for all-wheel drive (versus front) adds a third electric motor that sends power to the rear wheels for added all-weather traction.

BODY STYLES, TRIM LEVELS, AND OPTIONS

The 2015 Lexus NX 300h is a five-passenger, compact luxury crossover SUV. It is technically available in a single trim level. Standard equipment includes 17-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, LED ‘fog-lights’ and running lights, rear privacy glass, heated mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, cruise control, driver-selectable vehicle dynamics settings, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power front seats (with two-way driver lumbar), 60/40-split-folding and reclining rear seats, “NuLuxe” premium vinyl upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a cargo cover and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Standard electronic features include a 7-inch display screen, a rear-view camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, Siri-based voice controls and readouts for iPhones, the Display Audio electronics interface and an eight-speaker sound system with HD and satellite radio, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB/iPod audio interface. The Navigation package obviously includes a navigation system, but also adds the Remote Touch electronics interface, two additional speakers, voice control, various Lexus Enform smartphone-integrated apps and a special smartphone app that allows you to remotely control and monitor various vehicle functions. Stand-alone options include the 14 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Fuel economy should be by far the best in the segment. Lexus estimates 33 mpg combined (35 city/31 highway) with frontwheel drive and 32 combined (33/30) with ‘all-wheel drive’. SAFETY

18-inch wheels, a blind-spot warning system (includes rear cross-traffic alert), front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control (includes a precollision warning and vehicle preparation system), upgraded LED headlights, a power ‘lift-gate’, a sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel and a wireless charging tray for Qi-compatible phones.

POWERTRAINS AND PERFORMANCE

The 2015 Lexus NX 300h features a gasoline-electric hybrid ‘power-train’ that combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with a pair of electric motor/generators supplied by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack. Together, they produce a maximum output of 194 horsepower. Opting

Every 2015 Lexus NX 300h comes standard with antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front side airbags, fulllength side curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag and a front passenger cushion airbag that prevents occupants from submarining under the seatbelt and off the seat. A rear-view camera is also standard, along with Lexus ‘Enform Safety Connect telematics’ that includes automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle location and an emergency assist button. Optional features include a blind-spot monitoring system with crosstraffic alert, as well as, a lanedeparture warning system and a frontal pre-collision system (included with adaptive cruise control) that warns of a possible collision and can automatically apply the brakes in the event of driver inaction. INTERIOR DESIGN AND SPECIAL FEATURES

The NX’s cabin is exquisite as is the exterior, and exudes a cool, modern vibe that won’t be mistaken for anything else in the segment. Construction is absolutely top-notch, with materials that look and feel rich -- especially in the available two-tonecolour schemes. Soft leather lines the seats and passenger-

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side dash, as well as, the padded areas that thoughtfully cushion the centre console to keep your legs from whacking against a hard surface. Details like contrast stitching, wood trim and a modern analog clock are tastefully applied. The high-mounted climate controls are easy to reach and see, while other secondary controls are intuitive. The infotainment controls are less so, however. The standard Display Audio system utilizes a knob-and-screen system similar to Mercedes’ COMAND system. We haven’t had a chance to try it, but a majority of NX models are likely to leave the dealer lot with naviga16 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tion and thus the latest iteration of Remote Touch. Various menus and icons are selected with a console-mounted touchpad (like a laptop’s). There is haptic feedback through that pad when you click something, but in general, we find that using Remote Touch draws too much of your attention from the road. Rear passengers in the NX should find a generous amount of space, at least compared with most other compact luxury crossovers. Cargo space is skimpy, however, even if the NX 300h avoids the typical hybrid problem of significantly reduced cargo capacity over a traditionally powered version.

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS

If you’re expecting the NX 300h to drive like a smaller version of the RX, you’re either going to be disappointed or pleasantly surprised. The ride is a bit firmer, the steering is more responsive, and body motions are more controlled when driving around turns or going over bumps and dips. There is a sense of connection between the car and driver that is not present in Lexus’ other SUVs. The NX 300h features the sort of hybrid driving experience with which current owners of Toyota or Lexus hybrids should be familiar. That includes quiet,

all-electric propulsion when accelerating from a stop that lasts for a duration largely determined by how gingerly or energetically you feel like accelerating. Either way, the gasoline engine will at some point seamlessly kick in. The Lexus NX 300h has a sense of style and purpose about it and it’s thoroughly pleasant to drive, spacious and, in the right environment, likely to prove efficient as well. The new Lexus NX 300h can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Lexus.

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Giving Something Back

Text by Francesca Cartwright

Here’s a challenge – Try and think of any family who sits down for a home cooked meal on a Friday night. I know I struggle to think of any! Friday nights are unofficially known as take-away night and fortunately for us, there are a wide variety of different cuisines to chose from. However, for an authentic Thai dish, Lek Bangkok is THE place to go. Established for 10 years – Feed and his 18 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

wife Lek celebrated their 10th anniversary of serving fresh Thai food on the Rock on the 5th December last. They love the community spirit in Gibraltar and have fully immersed themselves in the local way of living. They sponsor a local football team and have also organized Thai cooking lessons for some local schools in the past. They feel Gibraltar is their home away from home, but of course they

haven’t forgotten their roots. They realize how lucky they have been, to have the opportunity of a full education and be able to run a business, so they want to give something back. They are very proud of their birth country Thailand and how it’s progressed, in terms of its Tourism and agricultural development. In Thailand, the incidence of poverty or wealth is determined on a person’s occupation, location

of residence and level of educational attainment. For this reason, schools are of vital importance to their society and this is where Feed and Lek concentrate their work and donations. Every year, they set aside part of their restaurants profits, as well as donations they receive from their suppliers and staff and set off with their niece Atchara to Thailand. Their trips are not planned, they don’t even stick to a particular area, but they

do look for schools, which are in most need of their help. The schools are not pre-warned of their visits and so when they arrive with shoes, clothes etc. the children and staff welcome them with open arms. The true satisfaction in seeing the children’s faces light up, each smile tells a story. Their trips are usually in February and therefore Lek Bangkok closes for the month that they are away. This year,

they are heading out to a school, primarily for orphans where all the teachers are voluntary workers. There are 4 teachers for 200 children and the students currently have mismatched uniforms that have been donated from other schools, unfortunately they have no shoes. Some of the luckier ones might have socks, but of course walking in their socks on dirt roads means that they don’t last very long. Hopefully Feed, Lek and GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2015 19

Atchara’s contributions will make their education a more comfortable and accessible one. On the 11th February, there is an organized Buffet for homeless and underprivileged children. I am told that a whole street is set up with different food stalls

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where anyone can serve them selves and eat for free. Feed and Lek’s stall consists of chicken noodles, rice and vegetables and is open all day – hard work, which of course they are used to from their restaurant, but extremely rewarding too. It’s acts like this that make the

world a better place. So the next time you are digging into a Lek Bangkok, Pad Thai noodle dish, think about, not only are you making your belly happy, but you are also helping to make a student in Thailand very happy too. Bon apetit!

On that note, Lek and Feed would like to take this opportunity to thank the Gibraltar Government for the help and co-operation, specially, the Minister for Tourism and Commercial Affairs, The Hon Mr Neil F. Costa.

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British Revolution in the Early 19th Century: How Close? While the French Revolution of 1789 reconfigured the political contours of Europe, Britain seemed impervious to revolutionary change. But how exceptional was Britain? No violent political revolution has occurred in Britain since the civil wars of 1642-51. Yet in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries virtually every other state in Europe has experienced at least one forcible overthrow of government and its replacement by another, from the French Revolution of 1789 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. Why was Britain different? The fall of the Bastille prison in Paris on 14th July 1789 is a key event in European history. It symbolised the beginning of a revolution in France, leading to the overthrow of the old regime and the execution of King Louis XVI, his wife and many leading members of the French aristocracy. Within a few years, as the new order struggled to assert itself, Napoleon Bonaparte emerged in France as one of the most extraordinary military and political leaders in history.

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Under Napoleon’s leadership, the French political, education and legal systems were fundamentally remodelled. Despite the

reappearance, for a time, of the French monarchy, the Revolution reconfigured not only France but also the political contours

of Europe as a whole. While the entire authority structure in France was overturned, the heady ideals of ‘liberty, equality and fraternity’ proclaimed by the French revolutionaries, and drawn from the European Enlightenment of the 18th century, seemed to offer a template for change across the whole of the continent, and beyond. Britain, however, seemed impervious to revolutionary change. Though every other aspect of British life in the 19th century was transformed by industrial, social and cultural development, the country’s rulers seemed somehow to avoid the mistakes of their continental counterparts. When Britain was at the peak of its imperial power at the end of the 19th century, historians charted the country’s rise to greatness over the preceding hundred years or so. They were inclined to stress British genius for avoiding

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fundamental conflict between classes and social groups, and the country’s ability to manage evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, political change. On this analysis, Britain’s transformation was a major force for good. Its commercial and industrial revolutions offered the country’s increasing population jobs and greater prosperity. In an age of widespread religious belief, many discerned the hand of God directing the progress of the British nation, first protecting it from invasion and then helping with its commercial and territorial expansion. In 1894, the famous imperial politician, Lord Curzon, could claim that Britain ruled, under God, over ‘the greatest empire for good that the world has seen’. But how exceptional was Britain? Did it avoid revolution by divine intervention, by good management and wise statesmanship, or simply by luck? Historians nowadays are far less likely to ascribe Britain’s largely peaceful progress in the 19th century to divine intervention. Some have argued that the threat of violent revolution was indeed real and that Britain escaped it, not by the hand of God, but by the skin of its teeth.

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The French Revolution. The Revolutionaires of Fouesnant Rounded Up by the National Guard in 1792, c. 1886-87 (oil on canvas) by Jules Girardet (b. 1856)

Peterloo Massacre

Execution of Louis XVI

The French Revolution inspired reformers in Britain as much as it frightened the British Crown and landowning classes. It is worth remembering that the Hanoverian dynasty, which provided Britain with its monarchs from 1714 to 1901, was only rarely popular, and was frequently criticised for its lack of understanding of the British people. Anti-government cartoons in the 1790s often included the most scabrous, even treasonable, representations of King George III. In that decade, a number of political movements emerged to press for parliamentary reform. Some, like the London Corresponding Society, were organised and directed by skilled craftsmen and depended on the support of working people. They embraced political objectives drawn directly from French examples. They wanted to replace royal and aristocratic rule with representative government based on the Rights of Man, the influential political pamphlet by Thomas Paine. The government of William Pitt the Younger, already at war with revolutionary France, was thoroughly alarmed by the prospect that revolutionary ideas might be exported to Britain,

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and it responded to these ideas with political repression. From 1794, radical political leaders could be arrested without trial. In 1795, during a period of high food prices and severe public agitation, stones were thrown at the King’s carriage as he went to Westminster to open a new session of parliament. In the fevered atmosphere of the time, such actions could easily be interpreted as portending revolution. Within weeks, a parliament dominated by fearful landowners had passed legislation that redefined the law of treason, and that made it almost impossible to hold public meetings in support of reform. Pitt’s policies succeeded, at least on one level. Throughout the remainder of the wars with France, which went on until 1815, support for reform never again approached the heights of 1795. Support among all ranks in society for what was increasingly seen as a patriotic war also boosted the government. However, the most determined of the disaffected radicals were merely driven underground, and in the years 1796-1803 government spies found evidence of revolutionary conspiracy. Much of this evidence centred around Irishmen. Radicals in fact

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Pitt the Younger

Napoleon Bonaparte

attempted revolution in Ireland in 1798, against British domination of their lands. Had the hoped-for substantial French support for the insurgents been forthcoming, the endeavour might have come much closer to success. In the event, the most important consequence was the creation of a new ‘United Kingdom’ of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801, to which substantial numbers of Irish folk were never reconciled. The Society of United Irishmen was undoubtedly a revolutionary organisation, whose objective was the forcible overthrow of the British government, linked through a series of secret networks to cells of English revolutionaries.

succeed because of weight of numbers - whatever the new revolutionary regimes might claim after they have installed themselves securely in power. Neither the Bolshevik revolution of 1917 in Russia, nor the Chinese revolution of 1949, could plausibly claim to have a democratic mandate. Assassins and revolutionaries may fail many times against superior forces. If they succeed once, however, they have achieved their objective. British politicians were well aware of this.

No doubt the numbers of such revolutionaries were small. However, few, if any, revolutions

Against the lowering and portentous backdrop of revolution in France, the most important influence on the political lives of two generations of politicians from the younger Pitt (17591806) to Robert Peel (1788-1850),

all threats of revolution were taken seriously. The authorities hastily assembled an extensive spy network. Both the Irishinspired Despard Conspiracy of 1803 and the so-called Cato Street Conspiracy of 1820 to blow up Lord Liverpool’s cabinet, to take only the best-known examples of revolutionary activity in the period, were forestalled. Their leaders were executed amid a blaze of publicity designed to confirm the government’s control of the situation. Beneath the surface, however, and despite overwhelming evidence of support from the propertied classes, politicians were more concerned than they could admit. This was because support for radical parliamentary reform never disappeared. During periods of economic turbulence, such as 1815-20 and during the socalled Reform Act crisis of 182932, masses of people could appear on the streets in support of either democracy or republicanism. The most famous such occasion was in August 1819 when a large crowd assembled at St Peter’s Fields in central Manchester to hear a pro-reform speech from Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt, the most gifted radical speaker of his day. Fearing uncontainable disorder, and perhaps even revolution, the Manchester authorities over-

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reacted. They sent in troops to disperse the crowd by force. Eleven people were killed and the radicals were given a huge propaganda boost by referring to the event as ‘Peterloo’, in a grim analogy with the Duke of Wellington’s famous victory over Napoleon at Waterloo four years earlier. During the European revolutionary wars of the 1790s British government propaganda could, just about, confect George III as the symbol of the nation. His eldest son, George, however, first as Prince Regent from 1810 and then as George IV from 1820 to 1830, provoked more contempt than respect. The early 19thcentury monarchy was unable to inspire national unity. Indeed, it was part of the problem. The claim that Britain came close to revolution in 1830-32 is by no means fanciful. Support for parliamentary reform reached unprecedented heights. ‘Political unions’ were formed in most large towns to press for radical change. The wife of the Russian ambassador wrote to her brother: ‘We... in England, are just on the brink of a revolution.’ In November 1830, the Duke of Wellington’s Tory government was forced to resign after the Duke had asserted, against mountainous evidence to the

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the banks, using the slogan: ‘To stop the Duke, go for Gold’.

Russian Revolution

contrary, that the people of Britain still had confidence in the unreformed political system that ruled their lives. Tory governments since the 1790s had provided a strong thread of anti-reformist continuity. The Whig government that followed it under Earl Grey, however, came into office with plans for parliamentary reform, and a succession of Whig leaders proclaimed that reform was necessary to secure the state. The presence of this proreform government heightened expectations outside parliament, but although Grey might have been committed to reform, support from some of his senior ministers, such as Melbourne and Palmerston, was decidedly lukewarm. Meanwhile, it rapidly became clear that opposition to reform remained strong in the House of Commons and overwhelming in

the House of Lords, and this led to the Whigs’ first reform bill running into the parliamentary sands. A general election held in 1831 gave the Whigs an unassailable majority for reform in the Commons but it did little to change opinion in the Lords, and the Lords’ rejection of the Whigs’ second reform bill in October led to widespread rioting throughout Britain. For a time, the authorities lost control of Derby, Nottingham and Bristol. Castles and country houses were hastily reinforced against attack. During the winter of 1831-32, the nation stood on a knife-edge. In the spring, the Lords showed signs of renewed recalcitrance, and the King, as a desperation measure, invited the Duke of Wellington back to form a government. In response, reform leaders made plans to bring the country to a halt by having their supporters withdraw funds from

The crisis was averted. The Lords backed down and the Reform Bill was passed. But what if the Lords had stood firm? Historians will always debate ‘might-have-beens’ and no one can prove things one way or the other. However, the potential for revolution in 183132 is clear. Public support for parliamentary reform had never been greater. Outside London, no professional police force was in place and the mechanisms of control available to the authorities were old-fashioned and creaky. There was as yet no railway network to move troops rapidly to areas that were out of control. Revolutions have been mounted elsewhere on less. The Whigs’ perception that a measure of concession to popular opinion was necessary in the interests of national security was undoubtedly correct. But if they had not won over the King and the Lords in 1832, then the potential for a revolutionary response certainly existed. So, Britain avoided political revolution in the 19th century, but it is far from clear that it was bound to do so. In 1831-32, to adapt a phrase used by the Duke of Wellington about the Battle of Waterloo, it had been a pretty ‘near run thing’.

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2014 was an iconic year for the Gibraltar Pool Association

Two Ladies & Two Men’s Teams at The IPA

2014 turned out to be a historic year for the Gibraltar Pool Association with the participation of the national team at both European and World Championships. The European Pool Championships were held at The Spa, Bridlington in Yorkshire and

The Pool Academy Has Immensely Benefited The Future

the G.P.A. sent teams in all the categories - Under 18’s, Under 23’s, ‘Special Needs’, Men, Ladies, Seniors and Masters and the World Pool Blackball Championships in Perth, Scotland. History was made with an all Gibraltarian final between Nic-

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ky Correa and Karina Flood. However, the icing on the cake and a major turning point in the association’s fortunes was the inauguration of the GPA Academy in February 2014 by the Minister for Sports, The Hon Stephen Linares. The new venue

The Superb Bells Centre In Perth

boasts five brand new competition pool tables for members and young recruits to practice on without the need to go to a bar or club. Also, the tables are on ‘Free-Play’ enabling members to practice repetitive shots and ‘set drills’ at very little cost to the benefit of members.

Nicky Correa. IBA Champion 2014

Karina Flood. IBA Finalist 2014

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Running for Charity Like many of our students abroad, some are working hard on other ventures other than their studies that we rarely get to hear about and here are two young ladies at Liverpool University doing just that.... Melissa Bautista and Anna Lugaro, both 21 and studying Medicine and Radiography respectively, are taking time out of their busy study and placement schedule to raise money for charity Alder-Hey Children’s Hospital-Liverpool

Hey prides itself in providing incredible facilities for children and families from all over the United Kingdom that need help, they also perform extensive research to try and improve the care they provide and discover new treatments and save as many lives as possible. You can find more information on the good work Alder Hey Hospital do at their website www.alderheycharity.com.

Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright

This started with Melissa and a personal challenge to take on the Liverpool Half Marathon. Having never run such a long distance before and having a quiet respect for those, who completed such gruelling challenges, Melissa was surprised to finish with a time of 2 hours and 15 minutes and a new found interest in participating in more Marathons. As part of her placement, she was sent to work at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. As family and her two young nieces are so important to her, it was not difficult to relate to the pressures of having a very sick child at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Alder 32 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Santa Dash 2013

It was during her placement and after running the half marathon that Melissa decided it would be a good idea to combine the two to raise money for their charity. But Melissa also wanted to carry that through with a local charity

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at home in Gibraltar too, so she set about doing some research and found RICC as the charity she would like to donate to, as well as, Alder Hey Hospital, both for children and both close to home.

rathons like the Santa Dash 5km race and two other 10km races. Their goal is to raise money and awareness and take part in the Liverpool half Marathon on the 29h March; the said half Marathon is 21.1km around the city of Liverpool and they are calling on the very generous community that is Gibraltar.

Melissa then decided to convince another young lady and flatmate, Anna Lugaro, who is also working within the healthcare system and passionate about children. Both have been firm friends for over eight years so it took little to convince Anna to come onboard with Melissa’s idea. Both girls are now in training, taking time out with crack of dawn sessions and squeezing a run into every available hour to prepare themselves for the up and coming Marathon, facing subzero temperatures, as well as, juggling their studies too. As part of their training, they have already taken part in other Ma-

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Donations can be made on any of their two ‘Justgiving’ Pages for each of the charities for online contributions and they can also be contacted via their Facebook page if anyone would like to donate by other means. They need your support for these very worthy children’s charities and would be very grateful to raise as much money as possible. We wish them the very best on their venture and hope they achieve their goals collecting enough funds to make that difference.

Santa Dash 5 km

10Km Alzheimers run

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Panto Time 2015 Sleeping Beauty Photographs by Dominique Martinez – Lopez (www.gibraltarfocus.com) Text by Joe Adambery

It was time of the year again. You always know that towards the end of January just after you’ve come to terms with broken New Year resolutions (!) you can look forward to completely forgetting all the woes and foreboding of the coming year and indulge in the ritual of ‘hissing’ and ‘booing’, laughing and clapping along with the young ones at the traditional Pantomines. The Trafalgar Theatre Group is really adept at ‘Panto’. ‘Sleeping Beauty’ is their seventeenth production. Ever since 1997 excepting 2009, we have seen this bastion of English seasonal comedic theatre tradition upheld by this group. Strictly for the enjoyment of kids, young and old! When did you last ‘boo’ at a wicked fairy or laugh (cringe?) at a ‘Panto’ Dame’s risqué jokes? It was a Saturday matinee at Inces Hall (2.30pm full house) when I got lost in good humoured theatrical entertainment in the presentation of the timeless tale of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ along with the ‘extra bits’ that go to make a ‘Panto’, the family institution that it is. I was expecting a joke a minu-

te, dazzlingly brilliant costumes, audience participation along with some well -chosen musical numbers and a huge cast of adults and children on stage (nearly sixty in this case). I was not disappointed at all. I got a Prince and a Princess, a King and Queen, a dame and a court jester, three good fairies and a very wicked fairy with two useless sidekicks. There was also an excellent children’s chorus (26). With a cast of (17) and an adult chorus of a dozen, so there was plenty to look at and listen. To hear anything above the shouts of children, aided and abetted by their grown -ups, all of them thrown into the spirit of innocent fairy tale parody and mischievous fun was another matter. Of Course, I didn’t resist the urge to ‘boo’ the wicked fairy Poison Ivy (Harriet Seed), neither did I hold back laughter when it came from the larger than life ‘Panto’ dame Nursie (Trevor Norton) or Sniffles, the court jester (Tony Jurado), why would I? That’s what ‘Pantos’ are for. They always have a happy ending but to get there the story telling is happily weighed down by the musical numbers and all the ‘extra bits’ thrown in for good measure and our GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2015 39

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enjoyment. It was a 2.30pm start and a 5pm finish for this one but I heard no complaints and it had a happy ending. I have to highlight a few of the many things that I enjoyed and as my heart is in music I will focus on the musical

numbers. I enjoyed the first musical routine by Duck and Dive (Daniel Strain- Webber and Tim Seed), who played the wicked fairy’s inept henchmen. It was very ‘EastEnders worthy’ and worked really well. ‘Getting to know You’(from ‘King and I’) when

the princess meets her court for the first time after the big sleep (18 years) also worked a treat with Sarah Reilly at her vocal best. The Children’s Chorus excelled with song and mime especially in ‘Mrs Murphy’s Chowder’ and the ‘piece de resistance’ for me

was ‘All about the Cake’ by Nursie and Sniffles, which had everyone joining in. There were others, among the memories for me were the good fairies, who brought elegance to the proceedings, especially fairy Rose (Kim

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Soiza) in her ballet sequence. The drunken royal doctor, the useless palace guards and many more are worthy of mention. Sandwiched in between the music and the action was a comical script full of topical and typical jokes helped along by a million asides and

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prompts to the audience, all this formulae from the traditional Pantomime bag. It’s that which keep these productions rolling along year on year. Director Margaret Seed and her excellent Crew have to be praised for

pulling this of and the same goes for the whole cast too. My only slight niggle is that I struggled to hear vocals and jokes that were not ‘miked’ up. It’s simply too much to hope for above the ambient noise of a full house of happy people.

Well done all for keeping the Pantomime alive in our theatre. Grandparents put it down as a must- see for next year. You don’t have to take the grandchildren but it helps because you can blame them for booing at a wicked witch when you do!

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M.O. supports Stylos Dance Team M.O. Productions is delighted to support the ‘Stylos Dance Team’, who will be representing Gibraltar at the Dance Excellence International Festival in Los Angeles, USA. A donation was given to Emma Rocca, who is an upcoming talented performer from Stylos Dance Academy. “We are delighted to support

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Stylos in their dance projects. By supporting Emma and the team, M.O. Productions contributes to the development of our young people and their dance education, as well as, raising local high standards,” said Director Seamus Byrne. M.O. Productions wishes the Stylos Dance Team the best of luck at the international event.

13 Gibraltar Stage Dance Festival 2015 International Adjudicator th

M.O. Productions is pleased to announce that the International Adjudicator travelling from the United Kingdom for the 13th edition of the Gibraltar International Dance Festival is Mr Craig Bartley, who is well experienced as a professional dancer, accomplished teacher and adjudicator. Craig trained at Ballet Rambert Academy, London and has performed in London’s West End including 42nd Street, La Cage Aux Follies, Man of La Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, amongst others. For two and half years he played the role of ‘Doody’ in the hit musical ‘Grease’ where he received the Golden Quiff Award for the best performer in a musical. Craig has been involved in many production workshops, performing and directing in many musical revue shows throughout Europe and United States as well taking part in many TV shows. In 2002, Craig was chosen to stage and choreograph ‘La Traviata’ for the Ukrainian Opera Company at the famous Royal Albert Hall. He currently teaches specialist classes in many vocational schools, including Mountview, Millennium, Ur-

dang and Elmhurst, although now he has his own vocational school: Starquest Performers College. Director Seamus Byrne said, ‘M.O. Productions is delighted to bring over to Gibraltar a highly qualified and experienced individual in the world of dance. We are confident that Craig Bartley, as a professional adjudicator for the British Federation, will contribute towards the development of our young performers and raise our local standards.’ The 13th Gibraltar International Dance Festival will be held between Thursday 12th and Saturday 14th March 2015 at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre. For further information please contact email:mopro@gibtelecom.net GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2015 47

The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Lamb-Stuffed Aubergines with Moorish Spices and Manchego Cheese These soft and tender aubergines filled with lamb ragu and topped with Manchego cheese are really delicious.

King Prawns with Spices Honey, Bettuer and Crispy Capers I love the flavor a slightly charred shell gives and I especially enjoy the extra flavor you get from all the goodness found in a prawn head. This recipe can be just as easily done on a barbecue or chargrilled on your stove. Preparing prawns this way can be a little fiddly, but it’s worth it as the shell protects the flesh and, once cooked, it’s very easy to get to all the succulent meat.

SERVES: 4

with salt and bake for 30-40 minutes or

PREPARATION: Less than 30 minutes

until the flesh is soft and tender but not

COOKING: 10-30 minutes

browned. 3. Meanwhile, heat the remai-

SERVES: 4

and season. 2. In a small hot pan, add your

INGREDIENTS: 4 aubergines - 6 tbsp olivr oil - 1

ning two tablespoons of oil in a large

PREPARATION: about 30 minutes

butter, a little salt and the capers. Cook,

onion chopped - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped - 1

non-stick frying pan. Add the onion, gar-

COOKING: 10 minutes

swirling occasionally until the capers start

large red pepper, seeds removed, chopped - 1 ½ tsp

lic, red pepper and spices and fry gently

INGREDIENTS: 12 green king prawns - 80g butter

to pop and sizzle, and the butter starts to

freshly ground cumin seeds - 1 tsp ground cinna-

for 10 minutes. Add the lamb mince and

- 1 tbsp capers - 2 tbsp spiced honey - 1 tbsp lemon juice

brown. Add in the honey, stir and bring

mon - ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg - 1 tsp pimento

fry for 3–4 minutes or until all the meat is

- Salt and white pepper

it to the boil. Let it simmer for a minute

dulce (smoked sweet Spanish paprika) - Large

lightly browned. Stir in the tomato sauce

pinch of crushed dried chillies - 500g lamb mince -

and simmer for five minutes. 3. Remove

How to make it

6 tbsp tomato sauce - 100g Manchego cheese, coar-

the aubergines from the oven and increa-

1. To prepare your prawns, get some scis-

from the heat. Keep your pan somewhe-

sely grated - Salt and freshly ground black pepper

se the temperature to 220C. Carefully

sors and carefully cut up the shell, along

re warm. 3. Meanwhile, you should have

scoop most of the flesh out of the baked

the back, in a shallow manner, starting

your barbecue or grill nice and hot. Place

aubergine halves, leaving the skins with

from the tail. Once you reach the head,

your prawns on it, shell down, and use a

1. Preheat the oven to 200C. 2. Cut each

a layer of flesh about 1cm thick. Stir the

keep cutting in half, but go in a little dee-

pastry brush to rub the prawn flesh with

aubergine lengthways through the stalk,

scooped-out flesh into the lamb mixture

per. Use a small knife to remove the intes-

your honey mix. The prawns should only

then score the flesh in a tight criss-cross

with half a teaspoon of salt and some pep-

tine line. Then use a sharp knife to gently

take about 2 minutes to cook. As you take

pattern, taking the knife through the flesh

per to taste. Spoon the mixture into each

butterfly the prawn along the back from

them off the grill, let them sit a moment

down to the skin, but taking care not to

aubergine shell and sprinkle with the gra-

top to bottom. Once you’ve done this,

flesh down in your pan of honey, so they

cut through the skin. Place them side by

ted cheese. Bake in the oven for 8–10 mi-

you should be able to open out the prawn

can suck up some extra flavour. 4. Serve

side on a baking tray and drizzle each half

nutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and

shell, so it sits flat in half with its head split

on a large platter with the remaining honey

with half a tablespoon of the oil, season

golden-brown.

open. Rub a little oil all over your prawn

and caper-mix poured over.

How to make it

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or so before adding in the lemon juice, giving it another little swirl and remove

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What’s Happening Down Town? 1. The infamous Risto Mejide. 2. ‘Hop-A-Long’ Ramirez looking a bit apprenhensive on Horseback. Stick to performing on Stage Giles – It’s much safer! . 3. Joe Carseni and the Gibraltar Delegation a day before The UN Session last June. 4. Pope Francis receiving a personalised Argentina Shirt from compatriot, Diego Maradona after a Charity Match in Rome. 5. PRIDE Raising Awareness at this Year’s Summer Nights. 6. NADA - The Band in the late 70s L to R - George Posso, Joe Robba, Francis Pecino, Paul Parody and Eric Chipulina. 7. Natalia and Darren. 2

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The history of Bingo Halls Although bingo halls are a fairly new invention, the game itself is a lot older, dating back to the 16th century. Right from the start, it was used for gambling purposes, but it also saw use as an educational tool It reached the USA in the late 1920s, and as folklore has it, was originally named ‘Beano’, as players had to cover off the numbers on their cards by using dried beans, but it gained its present name when a player, excited at winning, shouted out ‘Bingo!’ instead of ‘Beano’. Although originally a carnival attraction, by the 1930s in America, the game was played as a means to raise money for charities, a practice that continues in the USA today. The American variant of the game is only ever played as charity games, and they usually take place in sparse church and community halls. In the UK, the situation was quite different, and the game did not become widely known until 1960, when the Gaming Act passed by Parliament in that year permitted such games in members-only establishments. The following year the game of Bingo was brought over from the

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USA by Eric Morley, the man who was also responsible for the development of the Miss World competition. Bingo in the UK was a commercial proposition, and so the British bingo archetype was quite different to that found across the Atlantic. Across Britain, there were many large buildings that had been rendered obsolete by the rise of the Television; theatres, cinemas and dancehalls. Many of these required little modification to turn them over to bingo games, and certainly some buildings played a dual role as cinema or bingo hall, depending on the night of the week. As their former uses normally indicated, British Bingo Halls were far more plush than their American counterparts, and the theatrical feel was further enhanced by the preferred British method of coming up with the numbers. American clubs simply drew numbers from a bag - in the UK, glass cabinets were fitted

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with fans, filled with numbered ping-pong balls to produce the numbers. The effect was pure showbiz, but they were easy to rig and unsophisticated, which led to the wide scale adoption of electronic Random Number Generators (or the RNG) during the next decade.

are going online. Mecca Bingo, a long time player in the UK bingo industry, is now providing online bingo. When the smoking ban was passed and attendance at bingo halls declined, online bingo experienced a sizable increase in the number of online bingo players.

In 1968, another gaming act was passed allowing clubs to play prize and cash bingo via tabletop coin slots, as well as establishing a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gaming Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to regulate Bingo clubs, which were proving to be highly popular - far more so than bowling, another American craze brought over at around the same time, but far less profitable. By this time, many clubs were being further altered by having floors levelled and cinema seats replaced by proper tables. In fact, the game proved to be so successful that in the 1980s, there were several clubs opened in brand new purpose built halls. The National Game was introduced in the 1980s, leading to prizes in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Despite the damage done by double taxation, the British government remains unsympathetic to pleas by the bingo industry. Some industry experts say that if the double taxation policy is not reversed, that bingo will only be available online in the UK. It is estimated that approximately 17,000 people are employed by the bingo industry in the UK and the continuing policy of double taxation could cause these jobs to be lost.

In the 21st Century, however, the smoking ban has had a huge impact on bingo halls, leading many to close down. It has been estimated that bingo halls

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suffered as much as a 60% decline in players. Bingo halls also face a peculiar form of double taxation. This double tax only applies to bingo and no other forms of gambling are subject to these taxes. At the present, time UK bingo halls pay a 15.5% value added tax and a 15% gross profits tax for a total of 30.5%. This tax burden combined with the effects of the smoking ban has caused many bingo halls to

shutter their doors forever. Smaller communities and rural areas have been hit especially hard. In many communities, the local bingo hall was a gathering place for pensioners, who now find themselves deprived of this social activity. But online bingo has now really taken off, and looks to replace old style clubs. Some of the major bingo hall operators have seen the writing on the wall and

Online bingo continues to grow and provide jobs. In the United Kingdom, online bingo rivals poker in popularity. Online bingo is one of the few growth industries in the ongoing global recession and many online bingo providers are creating new jobs. Online bingo offers higher jackpots than its land based counterparts and can be played 24/7 from the comfort of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own home. For hard core bingo fanatics, online bingo is just what the doctor ordered!

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Focus On:

The City Spa Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

Let me set the scene..... I am a woman who fidgets, who really can’t keep still. I have no time or patience for beauty therapies, lengthy hair appointments and have no idea how to relax. So, that said this task was a challenge to say the least! Coming just up City Mill Lane, on the right hand side, I see a plush entrance hall flanked by two small trees. This is the new and very inviting City Spa and as I stand back, my 56 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

first impressions was of a place that the ‘Sex and the City’ girls would frequent but it was so much more than that...... Climbing the stairs, I was greeted at the door by Louise Marriott, Aesthetician and Celebrity Make-up Artist with over thirty years of the business under her belt, this is her baby, her life and as she called it, her vocation. I was ushered into a warmly decorated room with a feeling of calm and welcome to it. To my right, I found beautiful

grey wicker arm chairs dressed with scatter cushions to make your pedicures something really special, opposite are two high tech nail bars run by Montana, who is a Beauty Therapist, as well as, a Nail Technician, and next door to that, perfectly lit makeup areas for Mercedes to work her magic as a Lash Technician and Semi-permanent make-up artist; to the left of the reception area, a wonderful spot with comfortable sofas just to relax between therapies or enjoy a glass of bubbly whilst you wait in fluffy white gowns with your girlfriends. Louise gave me the grand tour and with every beauty therapy available and focusing greatly on customer service, I was shown four other therapy rooms for massage, semi permanent tattoo makeup, facials, tanning, a

soon to be installed Jacuzzi and optional hair dressing for those special occasions to complete a bridal package, for example. Ok, so Louise thought that if I had a couple of treatments myself I could talk from experience. Well, it certainly was that as I nervously prepared

myself for a full body massage by a very qualified and gentle lady named Judith. Thing is I’m not the biggest fan of massage or being touched by a stranger but this lady certainly knew her stuff as she made me feel at home right away, dimmed the lights and set about relaxing my very tense body. To say it was amazing

would be an understatement. I discovered a new love for massage, just going off somewhere else in my head for a while whilst all the stress was gently stroked away from me. And here comes the complete and surprising turnaround....I am now a strong advocate to the advantages of a good body massage, sold! Next I had Louise all to myself for a full facial and a very long and interesting chat. Louise believes very strongly that although she has stayed in the business for over 30 years and owned several successful salons, she has also kept up with the moving times of the multi billion pound beauty industry. She believes that ‘back to basics’ is the way to go and isn’t a fan of high tech invasive machinery or therapies. She works with her hands, natural

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good quality products and an unparalleled confidence in what she is doing. She treats every client on an individual basis no matter what the choice of therapy, tailor making her treatment to the individuals needs. I have probably had four facials in my lifetime but my skin was nothing but glowing

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when she was done and the results were more than visible because I also felt incredible too. What stands out about this Spa? Well, the therapies are familiar and what most ladies and gentlemen would want and expect including your waxing , facials etc but it’s not so much

about the therapies but how they are delivered and there are plenty of added extras that come mainly in the form of the whole experience and how you are looked after. The second thing that stands out, are the fantastic packages Louise and her team put together. From the ‘Princess Package’ for young

girls, who want a party day out with pink varnish, glitter and all the trimmings, to the ever growing male clientele, who could have the Spa closed for themselves as part of a Men Only Evening or Corporate event and enjoy a much needed private pampering! The combinations are endless

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and versatile including â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mother and daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; days, couples packages, Hen Parties etc and Louise is right there to guide you through it. Prices are fair and include hidden extras in the customer service, tapas, strawberries and champagne, amongst other things enjoyed as part of the overall experience, including of course, those fluffy

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white gowns! This is a one stop shop to pamper heaven and a must do for anyone, who prides themselves on their appearance, wants to give a special gift like her Valentines Day package, or simply wants to get away from the office for an hour to chill, the reasons

are endless and very personal but one thing is guaranteed..... you will not regret a moment at the City Spa and will walk away feeling all the better for it. Open 6 days a week from 10:00am; Monday to Wednesday till 7:00pm, Thursday and Friday till 9:00pm and Saturdays

till 4:00pm, you can grab an appointment on 200 61668, by email: louposh@gmail.com or check out their Facebook page for more information on therapies and treatments available or just pop up to the City Spa at 12 City Mill Lane, where you will be made to feel more than welcome by Louise and her friendly team.

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Retrospective Exhibition by Mario Finlayson A still life of a teapot, cup ‘n’ saucer and spoon painted in 1945, reminded local artist Mario of a lifelong body of work stretching back to that post war year! Soon to be 88 and respected as ‘the doyen of the local art world’, he was visibly taken aback at how much work he’d done since then...And we’re still counting!

Text by Richard Cartwright Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja (Courtesy Of The Gibraltar Chronicle)

“There was stuff there I’d completely forgotten about,” Mario exclaimed! “You just don’t realise all you have done and to see it all is wonderful.” The Mario Finlayson Retrospective Exhibition was put together by the Gibraltar Culture Services (GCS) assisted 62 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

by Mario’s family members, no doubt, and exhibited at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery at Casemates. Many of the paintings came from private collections and four or five vaults of work prove Mario was much more than a ‘rooftop’ artist, which is what he is in a way, undeservedly best known for. Scenes of Gibraltar streets and views, still lifes, murals, sketches and

a selection of exhibits that also depict so much work undertaken by him for stage productions for his daughter Paulette, Miss Gibraltar shows and other productions - I remember engaging him to paint a backdrop of the Wellington Front studios for Radio Gibraltar’s 40th anniversary, which we set up at the Piazza - were all exhibited at the gallery. Yes, the vaults were full

of varied and interesting work, which some of us may never have imagined emanated from Mario’s paintbrush and industry. Mario once told me he must’ve been six or seven when he started sketching and taking an interest in art... “The Gibraltar ‘greats’ were all around at the time: Jacobo Azagury, Leni

Mifsud and of course, Gustavo Bacarisas.” How’s that for a list of mentors! “I was pretty much self-taught really. I seemed to have a flair for sketching and painting and always knew that was what I wanted to do. I remember visiting Leni Mifsud’s home and I would sit on the stairs outside her terrace watching her

work.” Mario also recalls how, employed at Capurro’s Garage holding what some would call a ‘proper job,’ at 39 – no teenager - gave it all up and went off to study at the much acclaimed Slade College in London. “Oh yes and my family used to say, ‘esta chalao’ and I was going to get a job as a road sweeper

when I returned!” He was determined to get into the world of art one way or another and Mario got his way. He said he felt a bit of an ‘oddball of sorts’ in those days, because he wasn’t interested in football or any sport he just felt different and simply knew he just wanted to paint... “I remember thinking

I had to take care of my hands because I had to paint and that was a must.” On completion of his studies, he returned and began teaching in local schools so now he spent his day at work teaching art and painting doing what he loved most and in his spare time guess what he did! Yes, paint some more!

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Mario has evidently spent a lifetime sketching or painting and totally integrated in the local art scene. Retirement from school gave him even more time to practice his art, about which you never stop learning, he says. He never liked to paint for financial reward so commissions were not for him... “I’m not interested in finance,” he told me, “I want to paint what comes into my mind and see what develops from that. I was once told ideas come from the ‘noosphere’, which is somewhere in the sky way passed the stratosphere and beyond. It’s a world of ideas and my inspiration comes from I don’t know where!” His rooftop paintings of Gibraltar he calls, ‘my cubistic style,’ but his catalogue of work – exhibited at the Guatavo Bacarisas Gallery last month - is proof of much more

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talent coming from within or maybe, he would suggest, the ‘noosphere!’ His message to both young and old is to pursue your ambition and achieve an education of your choosing. Follow that dream in whatever direction your passion drives you towards. About four years ago

he said, “We have many up and coming young artists on the scene now. We have come a long way in the world of art and culture on the Rock and somewhere out there, there could be a great artist!!!” Did he have a crystal ball with him that day and saw Christian Hook smiling back at him??

At nearly 88 years old, artist Mario Finlayson still has so much to say about life and continues to yearn for more knowledge. Invariably, art is always predominant in his conversations. It’s been said Mario provides the link between the artists of the past, of today and tomorrow and in an effort to keep abreast of today’s modern practices, his eagerness to learn more is ever present. At the exhibition, there were illustrations of his digital work produced on his keyboard so get ready for more Mario talent. One thing is clear: There’s no retirement age for Mario, who’s set to keep on going. It was a brilliant exhibition and we look forward to more. I recall him telling me once, ‘the best is yet to come!!’ So stand by your beds...

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The Coca-Cola Company introduce Coca-Cola Life Coca-Cola Life is the Coca-Cola Company’s first reduced-calorie sparkling beverage sweetened with cane sugar and stevia leaf extract which has 35 percent fewer calories than other leading brands

It’s the latest member of the Coca-Cola family designed to ease the consumer conscience. Called Coca-Cola Life, it’s marketed as having less sugar than regular Coca-Cola but none of those artificial sweeteners that appear in low calorie beverages. Coca-Cola Life is made with a blend of sugar and stevia leaf-extract and contains a third less sugar and a third fewer calories than regular Coca-Cola. The new naturally sweetened drink has been created to give consumers yet one more option. It is 66 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

a healthier option and in line with Coca-Cola’s social responsibility policy. With the brand’s distinctive green label and visual identity, it is sold in a green can or a recyclable bottle and is already available in Gibraltar. CocaCola Life is actually sweetened with a blend of sugar and stevia leaf extract - a caloriefree sweetener, which is 200300 times sweeter than table sugar. The sweetener is made by extracting and purifying the naturally sweet components

from the leaf of the stevia plant. Together with cane sugar, stevia leaf extract gives Coca-Cola Life its delicious sweetness. Stevia, a plant used for centuries by Paraguay’s Guarani Indians, has shot from relative obscurity to being used as a key sweetener by large multinationals in just a few years. Currently, Coca-Cola Great Britain also uses stevia leaf extract as a sweetener in its Sprite and Glaceau vitamin water brands with plans to extend into other products.

A 330ml can of Coke Life contains 89 calories, compared to 139 calories in a regular can of Coca- Cola. Coca-Cola’s other products, Coke Zero and Diet Coke, sweetened with the artificial sweetener, aspartame, contain around one calorie each. The company is reacting to consumers’ increased demand for natural products. Coca-Cola Life has been developed for the health conscious consumers out there known as ‘balance-seekers’. Coca-Cola’s

marketing

director, Bobby Brittain, has said: “We know exactly who our Coca-Cola Life will appeal to. It’s 20 and 30-somethings, who have begun to realize they’re not completely immortal and that they do have a sense of responsibility about what they consume.” “We’re constantly innovating and creating products that we think people will love. The introduction of CocaCola Life is part of our commitment to offer a variety of drinks, so there’s something to suit every lifestyle and occasion. Our Coca-Cola range now has something for

everyone: Coca-Cola, lowercalorie Coca-Cola Life and two no-calorie options, Coca-Cola Zero and Diet Coke.”

Coca-Cola Life™ is distributed in Gibraltar by Charles Gaggero and Company Ltd –A Member of the Saccone and Speed Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092.

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Gibtelecom at the Information Age Exhibition in London Gibtelecom hosted a reception at the Information Age Exhibition in the Science Museum in London on Thursday 8TH January 2015. Gibtelecom is believed to be the first to host such a marketing event in the recently established exhibition in the museum, with the reception being attended by some 200 guests representing many communication companies 68 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

and well known international organisations with whom Gibtelecom partners or does business. Following the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s investment in the Europe India Gateway (EIG) submarine cable project, and the commencement of the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended European network (currently benefitting from

points of presence in London, Madrid and Marseille), the main aim of the event was the promotion of Gibtelecom as a small but upcoming player in the global communications market. An appropriate backdrop to the event, the Information Age Exhibition was opened at the end of October 2014 by Her Majesty

the Queen, and celebrates 200 years of electronic communications. The exhibition focuses on six networks that have changed the world: the telegraph, the telephone, broadcast (radio and TV), satellites, the mobile and the internet. The Chief Minister and Gibtelecom Chairman, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, attended

the event and in addressing the guests, he paid tribute to the Gibtelecom success story and reflected on the ongoing speed of technological innovation. Also speaking at the event, Gibtelecomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO, Tim Bristow, highlighted the opportunities afforded to the Company by its growing international network and what it means to the Company to have joined the worldwide submarine cable family, through which over 95 per cent of global communications traffic travels. He complemented the museum on the wonderful exhibition, and hoped it would be an inspiration for the next generation of communications engineers. GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2015 69

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New report says all cancers will die off by 2050 A new report has drawn quite a bit of attention with its eye-popping prediction that by as early as 2050 no one under 80 will experience cancer. The claim is tremendous, but the researchers from University College London (UCL) and King’s College London say they have the science to back it up. In truth, death rates from cancer are a third down from 1996 and are expected to continue to drop. However, according to a report released from the University City London School of Pharmacy, these numbers will nearly disappear for those under 80 in a few decades, thanks to our increasingly effective prevention techniques. Report co-author Dr. David Taylor said healthy habits such as quitting smoking and taking a daily aspirin are helping to wipe out cancer, and 2050 was a “plausible guesstimate” of a time when cancer will only affect those over 80. “If we put all these things together ... these killers of children and working-age adults can be overcome,” Taylor told The Times in the UK. Dr. Jack Cuzick, director of the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine at Queen Mary University in London seemed to agree that advanced preventive measures would seriously change the scope of cancer in Great Britain.

mediately people want to know why,” said oncologist Dr. Bert Vogelstein of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, who conducted the study, published in the journal Science, with Johns Hopkins biomathematician Cristian Tomasetti, Medical Daily reported.

“Taking aspirin daily looks to be the most important single thing we can do to reduce cancer after stopping smoking and reducing obesity, and will probably be much easier to implement,” he told The Times. “What makes this a special point in history is that cancers are in the process of becoming either preventable or effectively curable.” Aspirin, while good at keeping cancer at bay, has been tied to increased chances of stomach bleeding. Cuzick says indivi-

duals should therefore consult their physician before taking the drug on a daily basis. Although cancer is becoming far less deadly, a day when nearly no one dies from cancer is not yet here. Cancer prevention can only go so far, and a recent study has suggested that as many as 65% of cancer cases come from random genetic mutation that cannot be foreseen or stopped. “When someone gets cancer, im-

“They like to believe there’s a reason. And the real reason in many cases is not because you didn’t behave well or were exposed to some bad environmental influence. It’s just because that person was unlucky. It’s losing the lottery.” While many dispute the exact figures of this number, the truth remains that some people get cancer not influenced by lifestyle or genetics. On top of cancer being hard to predict, it’s also extremely hard to cure. There will most probably never be any one cure to cancer, and while science has become quite successful in treating some forms of cancer, such as skin cancer, for other forms of cancer, effective treatment remains elusive. One of the reasons for this is the unpredictable nature of the cancer cells. As reported by LiveScience, the cancer cells constantly change their DNA, which means that a method may only be able to prove effective on some cancerous cells. Cancer is also able to hide, rearing its ugly head years later. GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2015 71

Karma 13 Text by Joe Adambery

Karma 13 is a new band comprising local and Spanish musicians, who will launch their debut CD in 2015. Their music can best be described as free and airy, containing the necessary frequencies and tendencies to cater to a wide spectrum of audiences. Songs are emotional and incisive with common themes and commercial hooks, which are capable of connecting with a wide public. Some themes are autobiographical and have a signature, which describes the long

musical trajectory of some of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members. Within a month, they already have amassed over 1,000 hits on Facebook and in the first week of release, over 300 hits on their video on you tube, which already has nearly 100 followers. The band is made up by Peter Chichon on drums, Aaron Ignacio on guitar, Dani Ghio on bass and Ik Delgado on Vocals. They have a wealth of pop and rock experience between them and a great energy which has been harnessed into their first recording and from which they are really looking forward to

playing the new songs and sharing with audiences. Look out for their first local gig in early March where they will be promoting their new material.

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Why I Love Valentine’s Day Will someone please invent ‘Miserable Git’s’ Day; I don’t mind fronting a tenner for the stationary! Maybe then they’ll give the rest of us some peace on Valentine’s Day Every year, as February approaches, couples have to put up with a steady stream of digs and jibes from friends, colleagues and vitriolic newspaper columns, insisting that we’re ‘smug’, ‘self-absorbed’ and above all ‘falling for a marketing scam’.

at the Ritz, but at a burger stall by Battersea Bridge. He produced two deck chairs, some blankets and a good bottle of wine from the boot, and they sat huddled on the bridge enjoying the London night skyline with cheeseburgers, chips and Chateauneuf du Pape.

These cynics can usually be lumped into one of two categories. Firstly, we have the recently dumped. These are the same people, who this time last year wouldn’t shut up about how wonderful their darling ‘shnookums’ was, and how fabulous their Valentine’s weekend in Florence was going to be. But then, of course, it all went sour. And like reformed smokers, these guys kick up a bigger fuss than anyone as they mask their crushing loneliness with sarcasm and superiority.

At the other end of the price scale, I remember when a close friend was whisked off to Paris by her boyfriend. He’d booked her time off work through her boss in secret, and then proposed on top of the Eiffel Tower. Not bad – although admittedly not something you could repeat every year!

‘Boo-hoo’, etc. Most of us have been dumped at one time or another, but it doesn’t mean a free pass to rain on everyone else’s parade. Secondly, we have the downright lazy. These people are in relationships, so claim immunity from allegations of bitterness. But sadly that doesn’t stop them from whining. Because they can’t even be bothered to pick up a bunch of wilting petrol station flowers on the way home from work, they huff and they puff and work themselves into a self-righteous tizzy, demanding to know why they have to be romantic ‘on cue’. Of course, that would be perfectly reasonable if they regularly 76 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

treated their other half to candlelit dinners the rest of the year, but that’s simply not the case with this bunch of skivers. Which is why I find the annual February 14th backlash rather hard to swallow; if Christmas is for families, Halloween for kids and Mothering Sunday for mums (see also: Father’s Day for dads), then why shouldn’t a mere 24 hours in every 8,760 (thank you calculator!) be set aside for couples? Remember, it’s not just for the new, hand-holding, ‘snoggingin-public’ types. Who can begrudge a night off for the husband and wife, who’ve been married for ten years, and with their busy jobs don’t often get a chance to see each other without screaming kids under their feet? For some, Valentine’s will just be another romantic night out with the one they love (or lust after) – a regular occurrence. But for others, it’s a reason to pay for a babysitter, an excuse to leave the office on time, a chance to spend

an evening together undisturbed, perhaps for the first time in months. And for the record, we’re not idiots either. We’re perfectly aware that florists, chocolatiers, greetings card manufacturers and the like are all cashing in, but that’s no different from any other special occasion. It doesn’t mean you have to slavishly follow their idea of what constitutes romance. Think of these more as guidelines for the unimaginative, a helping hand for the sort of blokes, who think a romantic gesture is leaving the room to fart! For those of us, who actually enjoy the odd Mills & Boon moment, it’s a challenge. One Valentine’s, a friend of mine told his girlfriend he’d organised a surprise. He asked her to be at his house in smart evening-wear for 8pm sharp. She arrived looking stunning in a little black dress to find him waiting outside with a cab in full black tie. They were then dropped off not

But wherever in the world you celebrate it, and whether it costs an arm and a leg or just a couple of toes, Valentine’s usually involves eating – at least for part of the evening which is why I can’t understand the incessant whining of the downright lazy. Surely, if the idea of having to spend a couple of hours drinking wine, eating good food and chatting to your partner fills you with such dread, then you’re with the wrong person. As for the recently dumped, I have some sympathy – but I do wish they’d shut up. So who’s for ‘Miserable Git’s’ Day? You could pop down the pub, moan at the barman, sink a few pints, moan some more, grab a kebab then slope off to bed, alone. Sounds wonderful; I think I’ll be out to dinner that night.

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Mothering Sunday reunited as adults returned to the towns and villages where they grew up. In time, it became customary for young people, who were working as servants in large houses, to be given a holiday on Mothering Sunday. They could use this day to visit their own mother and often took a gift of food or hand-me-down clothing from their employers to her. In turn, this moved towards the modern holiday on which people still visit and take gifts to their mothers.

Mothering Sunday, sometimes known as Mother’s Day, is held on the fourth Sunday of Lent. It is exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday and usually falls in the second half of March or the beginning of April. Traditionally, people visited the church where they were baptized. Mothering Sunday is now a celebration of motherhood. People visit and take gifts to their mothers and grandmothers. WHAT DO PEOPLE DO?

Mother’s Day, or Mothering Sunday, is now a day to honour mothers and other mother figures, such as grandmothers, stepmothers and mothers-inlaw. Many people make a special effort to visit their mother. They take cards and gifts to her and may treat her to brunch, lunch or high tea in a cafe, restaurant or hotel. People, who cannot visit their mother usually send gifts or cards to her. An important part of Mothering Sunday is giving cards and gifts. Common Mother’s Day gifts are cakes, flowers, chocolates, jewellery, and luxurious clothing. Some people do not give a physical gift, but choose to treat their mother or grandmother to a special meal, beauty treatment or fun outing. Specially decorated Mother’s Day cakes are available in many stores. In the days and weeks before Mothering Sunday, many schools, Sunday schools and children’s organizations 78 FEBRUARY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Traditionally, people observed a fast during Lent. Lent is the period from Ash Wednesday until Good Friday. During the Lent fast, people did not eat from sweet, rich foods or meat. However, the fast was lifted slightly on Mothering Sunday and many people prepared a Simnel cake to eat with their family on this day.

help their pupils to prepare a handmade card or gift for their mother. PUBLIC LIFE

Mothering Sunday is not a bank holiday in the United Kingdom. Public transport services run to their usual Sunday timetables. Cafes, restaurants and hotels may be fully booked a long time ahead, as many people treat their mother to a special meal on Mothering Sunday. Those wishing to eat in a restaurant on Mother’s Day may need to reserve a table in advance.

BACKGROUND

Mothering Sunday was originally a time when people returned to the church in which they were baptized or where they attended services when they were children. This meant that families were

A Simnel cake is a light fruit cake covered with a layer of marzipan and with a layer of marzipan baked into the middle of the cake. Traditionally, Simnel cakes are decorated with 11 or 12 balls of marzipan, representing the 11 disciples and, sometimes, Jesus Christ. One legend says that the cake was named after Lambert Simnel, who worked in the kitchens of Henry VII of England sometime around the year 1500.

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