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TOP 10 SUMMER WATCHES 2018
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FOCUS ON: EL RINCON DE JUAN
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THE 2018 HONDA MOTORCYCLE RANGE
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CLIMATE CHANGE IS SLOWING ATLANTIC CURRENTS THAT HELP KEEP EUROPE WARM
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THE 2018 YAMAHA NMAX 125cc
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THE WATCHMAKERS’ WATCHMAKER: TONY BLANCA CALENTITA 2018
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THE RISK YOU RUN BEING PREGNANT AT AN OLDER AGE.
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ARTIST PIERRE LOUIS GELDENHUYS EXHIBITS HIS UNIQUE WORKS AT THE KEMPINSKI HOTEL BAHIA
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MISS GIBRALTAR PAGEANT 2018
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MISS GIBRALTAR 2018 AFTERPARTY
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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?
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GWMF 2018: THE BORDERS CONCERT ST MICHAEL’S CAVE
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JETSTREAM INTO THE FUTURE
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KUNG-FU EXPERIENCE: ADAPTING TO MY NEW LIFE-STYLE
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SUMMER DETOX
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KIDS ROCK 2018
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MISS GIBRALTAR SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITIES
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The Top 10 Summer Watches of 2018 Article by courtesy of Watch & Bullion
The Days are longer, the sun shines hotter, and jumpers make way for polo shirts. And that, of course, is also a great opportunity to give some wrist time to the new goodies the watch world blessed us with. Therefore in this blog, we will focus on the hottest new watches for the summer of 2018.
1. ROLEX GMT-MASTER PEPSI IN STEEL Let us be straight with this. The hottest summer watch, in almost a traditional sense, is the new Rolex centerpiece. This year: the GMT Pepsi 2018. It is fitted with a jubilee bracelet and a ceramic bezel previously reserved to the white gold only version. The only problem will be actually getting your hands on one of these bad boys, but if you do you will be the lucky owner of the hottest watch of the year.
2. OMEGA SEAMASTER OLYMPIC GAMES GOLD COLLECTION If you are more the kind of guy, who waits out the heat to roam the restaurants, the Olympic Gold collection will be right up your alley. With a beautiful blend of vintage design and modern technologies it the arguably classiest option in the entire Omega lineup.
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3. BREITLING NAVITIMER SUPER 8
4. TAG HEUER MONACO BAMFORD
If you are looking for a conversation starter the Breitling Navitimer Super 8 will be a great fit. The brand recently got a new CEO and is going through a bit of a redesign. Among the novelties is this stand out piece which catches the eye by virtue of its green dial and big left side crown. Based on an old Omega design, it truely has a compelling story to tell.
This is the kind of watch you’d probably be more likely to see in the VIP area of some club in southern Europe. The new Monaco Bamford will not be for everyone, but there will also be some people who love it all the more. Bamford has proven that there is a real market for their modified watches, and this collaboration piece with Tag Heuer is another milestone for them legitimising them as a name.
6. OMEGA SEAMASTER PROFESSIONAL DIVER 200M CO-AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER The Omega Seamaster has come a long way. What originally started as the Pepsi of dive watches, is now more like a Coke Zero. That is to say, if you want a Submariner then the Seamaster won’t do it for you, but other than that it is a dam good watch. With the co-axial movement, a ceramic bezel, and an update to the iconic wave dial it is one of the best value propositions in the retail market today.
5. SINN 103 SA B E Sinn has been on my radar for a while now. While they have yet to have a true break out piece, their persistence and continuous production of quality timepieces leaves me confident that they will in the near future. The Sinn 103 Sa B E will not be that watch, but in the meantime it is just a plain good watch with no hidden clauses attached.
7. PATEK PHILIPPE GOLDEN ELLIPSE REF. 5738R This watch is definitely not suited for any beach or nightclub, but there is no watch that will command more respect on the golf club. Conservative by nature, some may consider this watch boring but they forget that that is part of the intentional appeal for this timepiece. The Patek Phillippe Golden Ellipse is the VW Phaeton of the watch world.
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8. TUDOR BLACK BAY FIFTY-EIGHT The Tudor Black Bay has had many iterations, each one more impressive than the other. Finally though we have reached what I consider possible it’s ultimate version. The funny thing is, the Fifty-Eight is not that different from the model that began the craze. It is all about dimensions with this watch being 39 mm in diameter instead of 41 mm and much more importantly slimmed down from 14.75 mm to an incredibly slender 11.9 mm. This not only makes it cheaper than the Submariner, but also more wearable.
9. GRAND SEIKO BLUE CERAMIC HI-BEAT GMT SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION Grand Seiko is an oddball. At times they make these incredibly classically inspired watches like the Eichi, but other times they make a watch that looks like it belongs on the set of Transformers. The Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT falls into the latter category, but that is not to say this is a bad watch. Made with the typical Grand Seiko level of quality that has earned them the title of “Rolex of Japan” this watch is pure and unadulterated fun.
10. PATEK PHILIPPE AQUANAUT CHRONOGRAPH REFERENCE 5968A While it may not have caught the eye of the public in the same way that the Pepsi did, Patek Phillippe was never about that in the first place. Very much unlike Patek though is the bracelet on this watch. Patek decided to go for a bright orange rubber strap, which gives this watch a young appeal and would not leave me surprised to see it on the wrists of some of the better-earning rappers.
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Focus On: El Rincón de Juan Text by Richard Cartwright Photographs by courtesy of Juan José Aguilarte
‘El Rincón de Juan’ Wine Bar Restaurant is situated in an easy to find and very popular area in La Linea: with your back to the town’s main church (Iglesia de la Inmaculada), in the square at the end of the city’s Main Street facing the arches, the restaurant is located at the entrance to the lane on the right just before going through those two arches. Food, wine and champagne is what it’s all about at Juan’s Corner and no effort is spared in getting it right for the customer... “I’m more interested in having maybe, just three tables of four or five diners each and serve them a high standard of food with no rush in a relaxed atmosphere, than having a full restaurant serving a few tapas and not much else,” Juan Aguilarte, the restaurant proprietor, assures me. At the back of the restaurant in the kitchen, Juan’s wife, Luz Maria is the wizard, producing specially prepared sumptuous dishes. Between them they run the business through the week with a little help on Friday’s and 14 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Saturdays when it clearly gets busier. Sushi and sashimi is a speciality highly recommended at ‘El Rincón Juan’ he tells me, “Oh yes, we were taught all about sushi by a fellow Spaniard, who was voted 5th in the world in the, ‘Campeonato Mundial de Sushi’ held in Japan. Carlos Navarro was with us for a week teaching my wife and I how to prepare and serve the famous Japanese delicacy.”
So, you need to start practicing handling those tricky chopsticks for the Far Eastern dish specially prepared comprising vinegared rice with a little sugar and salt served with a variety of ingredients like seafood, vegetables and maybe some tropical fruits. Should you not want to stick around and stay to dine at the restaurant, you can order a fabulous Sushi takeaway, but that’s not all, there’s a nice selection of
many other food choices on the menu. Their ‘Daily Specials’ are simply, mouth watering: it could be Tomahawk Stick, Chateaubriand or ‘Tarta de Atún’, for example, which are not unusual to find on the restaurant’s menus, but there’s more and you need to find out by visiting the restaurant to sample the variety of dishes including homemade desserts like,
‘Carpaccio de Piña’ and ‘Tarta de Oreo or Nutella’. Meanwhile, Jamón Cinco Jotas – free range, 100% Ibérico de Bellota ham rated as the finest in the world – is awaiting your personal palate at the cosy, intimate eatery where there are many other food choices, including ‘raciones’ and ‘tapas’: Juan says... “It’s also important to note we only use extra virgin oil for all our frying and nothing else!”
Wine and champagne - an important feature not to be taken for granted at ‘El Rincón de Juan’. There’s a choice of 11 wines by the glass – and there’s no fear of wine going off because of a special method of pouring the wine by means of a thin, long needle, which syringes or extracts the wine from the bottle without removing the cork! Hence the wine remains very drinkable for a number of weeks... ‘El Rincón de
Juan’ stocks more than 900 bottles of Cava – previously referred to as Spanish Champagne. It’s the popular Spanish, sparkling white or rose wine and Juan is very proud of his collection kept in a very large - and another smaller wine cooler at the right temperature as he does with all of his 100 brands of wine...so a great glass of wine or, ‘una copa de champagne Mumm’ will go down a treat I’m sure, to set the evening going!
Juan has been in the restaurant business for many years now and started up in a rented property near the ‘Ayuntamiento’ - City or Town Hall - nearer the main entrance from Gibraltar, to La Linea. In 2003, he moved to the present location, which he now owns and tells me it’s been a great move. Clearly, in this setting near the church - a hive of activity for most of the time, with many other cafes and restaurants – ‘El RinGLOBE MAGAZINE 15
con de Juan’ is well placed and ready to serve...A nice walk up the Main Street, onto the Plaza de la Iglesia (church square) and you’re ready for lunch or dinner at ‘El Rincon de Juan’ where Juan and Luz Maria... look forward to your visit. They’re open from Mondays to Thursdays from 12 noon to 4pm re-opening at 8pm through to midnight and closing half an hour later for lunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. ‘El Rincon de Juan’ is closed on Sundays ...You’re staying at home, then order a well prepared, typical sushi delicacy takeaway...you’ll just love it! ‘El Rincón de Juan’ is situated at Méndez Nuñez, 3, adjacent to ‘La Plaza de la Iglesia’, La Linea de la Concepción. For Reservations or takeaways, Tel: 0034 678 401 253, find them on facebook, el Rincon de juan the wine bar or on their website, www.elrincondejuan.es
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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 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 System’, links the left brake lever to both the rear and front disk 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE
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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 fuel economy and generous storage, as well as, great comfort for both rider and pillion.
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.
The Scooter features an elegant design language, plenty of usual storage place and plush suspen-
sions which can deal well with small potholes. You’ll be happy to note that Honda SH Mode is also
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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. 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 sto-
ting 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.
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rage, as well as, great comfort for both rider and pillion.
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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.
plenty of getaway torque in town, and drive to take you up a steep off-road track. Combined with a Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) – similar to the Africa Twin – you get seamless gear changes over all kinds of terrain. Dirt track or Tarmac, the choice is yours.
In the future, maybe all two-wheeled transport will be as good as this. But why wait when you can be riding the new Honda PCX125 now? It’s full of the features that make it one of the smartest ways to get around since man started walking on two legs!
Good proportions for one or twoup riding, the seat is made with premium materials to make sure a long journey is a comfortable one. It’s just the right height for the city, riding in town traffic, or anywhere in the countryside and provides excellent visibility with an upright riding position.
THE HONDA X - ADV To make people sit up and take notice, you have to do something entirely different, and the Honda X-ADV does just that. Conceived
It wouldn’t be a crossover without the hand guards. They’re the same as the Africa Twin and not just for looks either; they keep the windchill and weather off your hands
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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. Super-smart style, Honda heart
and developed by Honda’s R & D team in Italy, it brings a new look to Honda’s adventure line-up. There’s no mistaking the X-ADV anywhere. It stands out from the crowd with a blend of sophistication and ruggedness that runs from front to rear – it’s in a class of its own. The X-ADV is built round a 745cc twin-cylinder engine that has
and protect them from stones and off-road debris. The X-ADV has a strong stainless, 17-inch spoked front wheel that ensures greater control and handling on both smooth tarmac and rough terrain. Fitted with dual-purpose, block-pattern tyres, they’re perfectly suited to the X-ADV’s crossover looks and rugged attitude.
A motorcycle that thinks it’s an SUV and looks well beyond the city limits. The X-ADV’s agility makes light work of the everyday ride through town traffic; but come the weekend, you can set your sights much further afield. When the call for adventure comes through loud and clear, the X-ADV is happy to oblige, just hit the G switch then hit the trail!
speed than your average scooter. 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 Integra 750
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. 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. Once moving, the Integra feels nicely balanced and it’s easy to thread through town. Because of those wheels and the welldamped suspension, it’s happy on faster, swooping roads, feeling more assured and stable at
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
out 14.5PS of maximum power and peak torque of 12Nm. Power is transmitted to the rear-wheel via a CVT transmission. The Honda Forza 125 has been equipped with a start-stop tech which Honda claims has aided the scooter in returning a fuel efficiency of 52km/l. Suspension duties are handled by 33mm telescopic front forks and twin-shock setup at rear while braking is done by disc brakes at front and back. To
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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 revolutionary 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
its lack of storage leaves it feeling compromised.
THE HONDA FORZA 125 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
further improve braking performance, ABS is a standard offering on the scooter. To enhance stability the Honda Forza 125 sports 14-inch dia front wheel and 15inch 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. GLOBE MAGAZINE 21
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, classleading 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 NEW HONDA FORZA 300 The Forza name has long been a powerful force in Honda’s twowheeled line-up. Its history as a premium mid-size scooter goes back to the year 2000: the first model set the template, delivering a lively ride, plenty of storage room and an innovative combined bra-
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speed is a claimed 80mph while Honda also claim improved fuel economy and a tank range of over 200-miles from the 11.5-litre tank.
king system. It was well received throughout Europe, where owners found its multi-role capability useful in every aspect of daily life. While retaining its trademark mix of sporty and GT character, the Forza 300 has constantly evolved. Shedding 12kg in weight at 182kg thanks to a new frame, which uses sharper geometry and a shorter wheelbase for increase agility, Honda have also increased the Forza’s seat height by 62mm to improve visibility, but offset this by making the bike narrower so that shorter riders won’t struggle. The 279cc liquid-cooled engine is the same as the one used in the SH300i and makes a claimed 24.8bhp with 20ft.lb of torque. Top
On the technology side, the Forza now has Selectable Torque Control (traction control), which can be switched on and off via a switch on the bars, and an electric screen, which again is controlled via a switch on the bars and raises and lowers by 140mm. The dash is also new, lighting now LED and the Smart Key automatically locks the optional 45-litre top box when it moves out of range of the bike. Speaking of storage… Under the seat there is room for two full face helmets and the front fairing has a small, lockable, compartment that also houses a 12V charging socket. Add to this a new,
sharper look and larger rear wheel (now 14-inch) and it all adds up to a significant upgrade. Honda have given their popular Forza 300 scooter a radical revision for 2018 to make it lighter, smaller, smarter and sportier. 2018 marks the unveiling of a radically revised Forza 300. The 2018 Forza 300 has a crisp, sporting new look and much tighter, sharper dimensions than the previous design. 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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Climate change is slowing Atlantic currents that help keep Europe warm Text By Peter T. Spooner (Research Associate In Paleoceonography, UCL) www.theconversation.com
The ocean currents that help warm the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America have significantly slowed since the 1800s and are at their weakest in 1600 years, according to new research my colleagues and I have conducted. As we’ve set out in a new study in Nature, the weakening of this ocean circulation system may have begun naturally but is probably being continued by climate change related to greenhouse gas emissions. This circulation is a key player in
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the Earth’s climate system and a large or abrupt slowdown could have global repercussions. It could cause sea levels on the US east coast to rise, alter European weather patterns or rain patterns more globally, and hurt marine wildlife. We know that at the end of the last major ice age, rapid fluctuations in the circulation led to extreme climate shifts on a global scale. An exaggerated (but terrifying) example of such a sudden event was portrayed in the 2004 blockbuster film The Day After Tomorrow. The recent weakening we have
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found was likely driven by warming in the north Atlantic and the addition of freshwater from increased rainfall and melting ice. It has been predicted many times but, until now, just how much weakening has already occurred has largely remained a mystery. The extent of the changes we have discovered comes as a surprise to many, including myself, and points to significant changes in the future. The circulation system in question is known as the “Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation” (AMOC). The AMOC is like a giant conveyor belt of water. It transports warm, salty water to
the north Atlantic where it gets very cold and sinks. Once in the deep ocean the water flows back southwards and then all around the world’s oceans. This conveyor belt is one of the most important transporters of heat in the climate system and includes the Gulf Stream, known for keeping western Europe warm. Climate models have consistently predicted that the AMOC will slow down due to greenhouse gas warming and associated changes in the water cycle. Because of these predictions – and the possibility of abrupt climate changes – scientists have monitored the AMOC since 2004 with
instruments strung out across the Atlantic at key locations. But to really test the model predictions and work out how climate change is affecting the conveyor we have needed much longer records.
LOOKING FOR PATTERNS To create these records, our research group – led by University College London’s Dr David Thornalley – used the idea that a change in the AMOC has a unique pattern of impact on the ocean. When the AMOC gets weaker, the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean cools and parts of the western Atlantic get warmer by a specific amount. We can look for this
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pattern in past records of ocean temperature to trace what the circulation was like in the past. Another study in the same issue of Nature, led by researchers at the University of Potsdam in Germany, used historical observations of temperature to check the fingerprint. They found that the AMOC had reduced in strength by around 15% since 1950, pointing to the role of human-made greenhouse gas emissions as the primary cause. In our paper, which also forms part of the EU ATLAS project, we
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found the same fingerprint. But instead of using historical observations we used our expertise in past climate research to go back much further in time. We did this by combining known records of the remains of tiny marine creatures found in deep-sea mud. Temperature can be worked out by looking at the amounts of different species and the chemical compositions of their skeletons
We were also able to directly measure the past deep ocean current speeds by looking at the mud itself. Larger grains of mud imply faster currents, while smaller grains mean the currents were weaker. Both techniques point to a weakening of the AMOC since about 1850, again by about 15% to 20%. Importantly, the modern weakening is very different to anything seen over the last 1,600 years, pointing to a combination of natural and human drivers. The difference in timing of the start of the AMOC weakening in the two studies will require
more scientific attention. Despite this difference, both of the new studies raise important questions regarding whether climate models simulate the historical changes in ocean circulation, and whether we need to revisit some of our future projections. However, each additional long record makes it easier to evaluate how well the models simulate this key element of the climate system. In fact, evaluating models against these long records may be a crucial step if we hope to accurately predict possible extreme AMOC events and their climate impacts.
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2018 Yamaha N-MAX 125cc YAMAHA NMAX EVERYDAY LIFE INCLUDED The NMAX 125 gives you all the fun and agility you expect from a lightweight scooter - with the added bonus of quicker acceleration and a higher top speed to offer increased riding enjoyment together with punchy performance and outstanding economy. With its dynamic looks and a high-standard specification, this fashionable city scooter brings premium design to the entry-level category. 32 GLOBE MAGAZINE
The spacious riding position and long dual seat give you a relaxing and comfortable journey to work or college and with its powerful LED triple headlights and sleek tail, the stylish MAX family bodywork underlines the NMAX 125’s premium design and high build quality. Powerful front and rear disc brakes feature ABS as standard and with 23.5 litres of under-
seat storage, as well as, a handy front pocket; the NMAX 125 is the sporty and practical way to move! Riding the sporty styled NMAX 125, your daily trip into the city is about to become something to enjoy rather than endure. This urban commuter is specifically designed to offer increased riding enjoyment with sporty performance and outstanding economy. Its compact body gives you and your passenger the agility you need to get through congested streets and with its powerful 125cc EU4-compliant 4-stroke
Blue Core engine, NMAX delivers strong acceleration with low fuel consumption.
EU4-COMPLIANT LIQUID-COOLED 125CC ENGINE The NMAX 125’s EU4-compliant engine has been developed using Yamaha’s advanced Blue Core technology. This innovative design approach focuses on increasing combustion and cooling efficiency while at the same time reducing power losses, to give you quicker acceleration with a higher top speed and reduced fuel consumption.
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With its dynamic looks and a high-standard specification, this sporty city scooter brings premium design to the entry-level 125cc category. Yamaha NMAX: Life changing transport.
operate more efficiently at low and high engine speeds, giving stronger acceleration in all rev ranges, together with good fuel economy.
The sporty look and premium design of the sleek bodywork has been influenced strongly by Yamaha’s Sport Scooters. Its integrated tail end gives the NMAX 125 a sporty and sophisticated look – while the boomerang side motifs and central tunnel underline its strong Yamaha MAX heritage.
NMAX 125 is equipped with an immensely strong and lightweight tubular frame that delivers a sporty ride and stable handling with easy handling. Featuring a twin shock rear suspension system and smooth-action telescopic front forks, the high-specification chassis ensures that you and your passenger travel in comfort every time.
A key feature that makes the NMAX 125 such a sporty performer is its variable valve actuation (VVA) system. The four-valve cylinder-head uses a special camshaft that enables the engine to
For strong and effective stopping performance, the NMAX 125 is equipped with a 230mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc that give plenty of feel for smooth braking. This high spec scooter
• Premium quality entry-level city scooter • Powerful 125cc SOHC 4-valved liquid cooled engine • EU4-compliant Blue Core engine • Variable valve actuation for strong acceleration • Excellent fuel efficiency: 45.7Km/litre WMTC Mode • Compact and sporty handling chassis • Excellent stability and easy agility • ABS as standard with 230mm front and rear discs • Spacious interior with plenty of legroom • Generous under-seat helmet storage space • Sporty aerodynamic bodywork • 13-inch wheels with 130-section rear tyre • LED lights and LCD instruments
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also comes with ABS as standard to give you even more controllable braking power and increased confidence in varying conditions. The compact NMAX 125 will fit into the tightest parking area – and yet while being small on the outside, you’ll find the interior surprisingly spacious – with ge-
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nerous rider legroom and plenty of space for your passenger. The long stepped dual seat is designed to ensure high levels of comfort – and there’s a storage compartment for a full-face helmet. The lightweight cast alloy 13-inch wheels underline its sporty styling and premium specification and a
wide section 110/70-13 front tyre and chunky 130/70-17 rear tyre. The face of the NMAX 125 features a twin-eye LED headlight design when on low beam, while a third central light comes on in high beam mode. At the rear there’s a stylish LED stoplight, and the easy-to-read LCD ins-
truments include a bar type fuel gauge, speedo, clock and fuel economy data. The 2018 Yamaha NMAX 125cc is available at Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd, 3B Rosia Road, Tel: 200 77199 or email development@autosport.gi , distributors in Gibraltar for Yamaha.
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The Watchmakers’ Watchmaker: Tony Blanca
Text by Justine Fava-Cartwright
Time…something we live by, are always short of and wish there was more of. It’s hardly surprising then that we all have watches to mark this present time. Many watches are bought for their fashionable value and many for their hereditary value and these are invested in to pass down to later family generations. Like anything we value in life 38 GLOBE MAGAZINE
One of Gibraltar´s best kept secrets, he has most probably repaired your watch and you don’t even know it! We are referring to Tony Blanca, watchmaker and master horologist, whose workshop is based in La Línea de la Concepción including our delicate time pieces, they need some love and attention to keep that time ticking away accurately. Tony Blanca is a watchmaker
and Master Horologist. From an early age, Tony helped out his father in his workshop in London. Studying at London’s Paddington Green College and qualifying in micromechanics
and watch repairing, he then went on to work with some of the most famous brands of watches including Rolex, Omega, Rado, Longines and Breitling who he studied with in Switzerland. Tony returned home in 1990 at the age of 28, where he set up his workshop with his father, who is also a Master Watchmaker, and so begun business in this neck of the woods. Today, Tony has accumulated 38 years of experience in the
watch-making and repair industry. The walls of his workshop are covered in diplomas, certificates and Honours, from courses attended over the years and his desktops and shelves house all the latest equipment alongside traditional old school tools for those restoration projects lovingly done on antique pieces. Work comes from many sources in Gibraltar and Spain with
businesses, jewelers and shop owners sending their time pieces to Tony and then returning those same pieces back to their original working glory; Tony’s work ethic is strong, firmly believing that a happy customer is a returning customer. He provides a free estimate and keeps his prices competitive. I asked Tony if it would be better for customers to come to him directly‌ “I always say it is better to come GLOBE MAGAZINE 39
to us directly at the workshop where we don’t outsource and you know that all the work will be carried out on your timepiece at the premises. It is also an opportunity to talk directly to the watch maker to find out exactly what type of repairs will be carried out on your watch and it is also cheaper as it cuts out the middle man”.
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Tony’s workshop can be found at Avenida Banqueta No 3 in La Línea de la Concepción (Opposite the Post Office) telephone: +34 956 17 40 38 where he is at your service with anything you need to know with reference to repairing your time piece and there is the added bonus of a vast array of watch straps and accessories in store to purchase too.
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Calentita 2018 It was the beginning of summer 2018 and how better to start the season with a truly Gibraltarian festival. The 12th food and cultural top event got underway once again at Casemates and further down the road! A very successful, vibrant evening set up yet again, to be enjoyed by the whole of Gibraltar’s growing cosmopolitan community. This year’s Miss Gibraltar, Star Farrugia...declared the festival open!
again also, but dishes of all sorts were being washed down with a beer, coke, wine or just water and judging by the looks on the crowd’s faces, enjoying the international variety to maximum
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approval! There were one or two changes to this year’s event. The popular cocktail and music bar ‘on the wall’ was given a miss and funds
instead directed at inviting chefs from abroad: Alan Warren Cefai from Malta cooked rabbit with a difference on Calentita’s kitchen stage and went down a treat, especially with Gibraltar’s Maltese connections. From the UK, we had Richard McLellan, who presented ‘Boquerones’ in a marinade, also with an original twist. Other roasts and tiny bird offerings came from Nico Fitzgerald on the Rock from London, but staying with food
– which is what Calentita is all about – our local chefs were on the go also: Vicky Garcia, Vijay Vatvani and Claire Foster were celebrating the evening’s food
party cooking sumptuous meals. Top of the list for another year were the, ‘Moroccan pinchitos,’ they were a-plenty whilst
Calentita lovers patiently waited their turn in another queue. Another absentee this time was the Calentita competition - which later became the Torta Patata
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other sweetie things! Special at Calentita ‘18 was the ‘Calentita Cocktail,’ introduced by London mixologist, Cosmin Tigroso: a mouth watering Gin and melon concoction, an ideal tipple to be had on a warm summer’s evening. In keeping with the recent publicity regarding plastic bags
and all things plastic, ‘Word of Mouth’ instructed stall holders not to use plastic cups, cutlery, plates etc and by implementing that rule many thousands of the ‘offending synthetics’ were absent, with their use banned everywhere on the campus. The organisers placed a couple of bowsers on site to quench festival goers’ big thirst.
On-stage fun for the kids, music and dance are never far away at Calentita events and two stages – at Casemates and Corral Road provided the platform for that entertainment. The table and chairs area along Corral Road has certainly been a welcome inclusion for revellers to take a break, have a bite, a drink and a chat with those sitting around.
Meanwhile at Casemates, whilst the food stalls were kept busy through the evening and into the night, any leftover food was distributed amongst soup kitchens in the hinterland and the Alameda Wildlife Park here. Another innovation this year was a ‘dinner and dialogue’ event held on the following day hosted by
Mayor Kaiane Aldorino-Lopez for 40 local citizens chosen from across the community: folk enjoying a meal and an informal chat to learn more about their fellow compatriots. ‘Calentita 18’ was another success, which is slowly becoming the top organised occasion when perusing down the Rock’s social
calendar...From Denmark to India, Thailand to Brazil, Greece to the USA and Morocco, of course, (‘pinchitos’ still the tops), plus other countries represented at the festival making it an evening to be enjoyed by all – residents and visitors alike . It kicked off more than a decade ago with about ten patio tents and now, 40 stalls are accommodated in a professional
set up, with the whole event extending these days into Corral Road and Market Place with the breaks on expansion for the present, preventing a spill-over into Main Street, I would assume, which is the only direction it could possibly grow towards. Looking ahead to number 13...for another happy occasion!
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The risk you run being pregnant at an older age “This is probably due to the fact that the hormonal stimulation of the ovaries changes slightly as a woman ages, increasing the chances that they’ll release more than one egg. It could be Mother Nature’s way of compensating for the fact that more eggs are likely to be defective,” said Benjamin Younger, M.D., executive director of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, in Birmingham, Ala.
Humans are living longer, more enriched lives than ever in history; for this, we have science to thank. Along with longer lifespans come later “life landmarks” — what are traditionally thought of as finishing your education, getting engaged, married, having a child, and buying a home, among other milestones. There are both advantages and disadvantages to starting a family at a certain age. Many mothers-tobe are living out their dreams, but could be wondering about their future health and the wellbeing of a baby if they get pregnant later down the road. So, when does a pregnancy become high-risk? Age 35 has been generally accepted as the cutoff, but every individual is different. “Age has less to do with the health of your baby versus the health of your body. A 40-yearold women could be healthier than a 20 year old, biologically,”
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But, according to Parenting, many biological changes do happen in a woman’s body at 35 years of age. The risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy is about double for women over that magic age, and gestational diabetes is two to three times more common. Additionally, the chance of having a cesarean section is about twice
as high for pregnant women ages 35 to 39 as for those in their 20s. Aside from these factors, 35 is also considered a risky time to get pregnant because there are also some risks for the baby’s health. The chance of having twins and triplets increases significantly in your late 30s, and early 40s.
With increasing age, the risks also increase of having a miscarriage or a baby with Down syndrome or a chromosomal abnormality. Each case should be considered on an individual basis. Don’t let your age stop you from starting a family, but consult with a doctor to ensure the choice is a wise one given your personal circumstances. Preconception checks and counseling can all help a mother-to-be have the healthiest pregnancy possible, according to WebMd.
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Artist Pierre Louis Geldenhuys exhibits his unique works at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía This exhibition which showcases his unique tessellation technique runs from the 10th to the 30th of August
Cape Town. Now living in Spain, splitting his time between Valencia and Madrid, he is focusing on textile art, based on the principals of geometry, origami and tessellation.
Following the popular exhibition of Spanish artist Urbano Galindo in July, Kempinski Hotel Bahía is once again bringing art to Estepona. This August it is showcasing the art of high fashion designer Pierre Louis Geldenhuys, who has developed the ground breaking technique of tessellation. “Tessellation is one step further from origami towards geometry and engineering” explains the artist, and uses the power of light and origami with fabric to create stunning original works. This exhibition, which has been brought to the Costa del Sol by LuxStyle, Fashion & Luxury Consulting features 15 stunning pieces which can be enjoyed between 11am and 9pm from the 10th until the 30th of August at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona.
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To find out more and get directions to the event visit: www.kempinski.com/estepona
This exhibition will be launched with an exclusive event on the 10th of August at 19.30. Guests can view the pieces, speak to the artist and find out more about this unique art form, while enjoying a welcome drink. This event is free to attend, but numbers are limited, so guests are asked to confirm their attendance with the hotel. Caption - Hydroponic life cycle1
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Fabric and light play a key role in the development of his works. He plays with shadows, shapes and the colours of the carefully selected silks he uses. These are then transformed using the technique of tessellation. Inspired by Japanese origami, he converts the fabric into delicate geometric shapes and accentuates them using light. The work of Pierre Louis Geldenhuys is based on a solid knowledge of geometry and his experience as a fashion designer, allowing him to join wild silk with tessellations to create beautiful works of art.
production, with degrees in Theatre Arts and Fashion Design at Tswane University of Technology in Pretoria in the early 1990s and Cape Peninsula University of Technology in
Key Information Exhibition of textile art by Pierre Louis Geldenhuys Exhibition Duration – 10th to 30th August Exhibition Launch Event – 10th August Cocktail and preview of the art with the artist – 19.30-21.00 Price – Free, but reservation required Kempinski Hotel Bahía Tel: +34 952 809 500 www.kempinski.com/estepona
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Miss Gibraltar Pageant 2018 MG18...was the adopted logo for this year’s event. Lilly, Star and Jennifer were the main protagonists on the night and, as has been well publicised, 22 year old Star Farrugia wore the crown in preparation for her trip to Sanya in China to represent the Rock...It was a great night! Text by Richard Cartwright Photographs by Core Photography
“I honestly did not expect this, I am really surprised,” she declared to the Chronicle reporter, but she was the chosen contestant and shopping for clothes now and over the past three or four weeks must’ve kept her busy, as well as, all the other arrangements required in preparation for her long haul flight to the other side of the world to take part in the Miss World Pageant. It was a lovely evening...It was different and shorter lasting just over an hour with designer clothes from yesteryear and the present setting the trend for this year’s production... “Yes, I came up with the idea of producing the show loosely based on a ‘Fashion Show’ theme with local designers providing the outfits,” Producer Christian Santos told me during preparations for this year’s pageant. Charlene Figueras presented her ‘Only Wear Love’ collection, Paul Perez featured his designs and the big surprise of the evening came from the late, Eddie Viotto Collection, produced in the 90s but very much 52 GLOBE MAGAZINE
standing the test of time with local runway models presenting Eddie’s creations very professionally I thought. They looked great! The trio of contestants, Lilly, Star and Jennifer kicked off the evening though, wearing the traditional Miss Gibraltar costume designed by Dorcas Hammond, befitting the military ambience of Grand Battery House,
the chosen venue for this year’s show. The girls looked great throughout the evening parading in their different outfits including their own choice of evening wear later in the show. Also appearing on screen were past winners talking about their experiences and how gratifying taking part in the show, whether winning or not, is so worthwhile on many levels.
Judging the contest this year were judges from outside Gibraltar as is the norm – from the UK, Spain and Argentina: Julie Curran is a beauty pageant title holder, Model Director Sukier Vallejo Marte and Oscar Horacio Holtzheker Fernandez is a film producer and they were kept busy deciding, although only three young ladies to choose a winner from, who would wear the crown. It’s always a difficult chore despite the low number. The judges had already interviewed the girls on the morning of the show but presenter/producer Christian Santos also chatted to them briefly on the night as did Jodie Garcia, last year’s winner. GLOBE MAGAZINE 53
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The evening was a pleasant and lively one despite the smaller audience of about 150 attendees compared to the three or four hundred at the John Mackintosh Hall and larger audiences at other venues. There were some other invited guest stars during the evening’s proceedings and they were The Gibraltar Youth Choir, who were and are absolutely fabulous with their a cappella renditions – arranged by Music Director Christian. They are off to South Africa soon to take part in the World Choir festival/competition competing with 237 choirs from 46 countries...It’ll be daunting but I know they will do well. On the night at the show they received a wonderful standing ovation, which was richly deserved. Soloists were excellent and the whole choir produced some fabulous harmonies. Much has been uttered about whether the pageant is out of date and has run its course and should be discontinued. The controversy has been brought about by the low number of entrants this year. Normally, there are at
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least six or seven young girls taking part – only three this year. Some have reasoned that Social Media comments and criticisms are to blame for the poor turnout. Christian raised the issue during the performance after some of those negative comments were shown on a screen... “Individuals should not interfere with other individuals’ choices. If they want to enter a pageant they are free to do so and that should not be looked at in a negative way, especially when making hurtful comments behind the safety of a laptop.” So will there be a Miss Gibraltar Pageant next year and in the future? Only time will tell... However, the evening ended happily with the crowning of Miss Gibraltar 2018, Star Farrugia – with Lilly Gomez receiving the traditional Gibraltar Chronicle ‘Best Interview’ trophy. Christian thanked all those, who had contributed to the event in a big or small way... It was a good show and all the best to the new Miss Gibraltar, Star Farrugia... Enjoy the experience and Bon Voyage!
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Miss Gibraltar afterparty Photographs by Core Photography
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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine
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bite. 4. Turn off the heat, then gently
risotto onto a plate , top with the roc-
stir in the grated parmesan, taste
ket, drizzle with the remaining olive
and season. You may need only a
oil and scatter with parmesan sha-
little black pepper as the parmesan
vings. Pour yourself a glass of wine
and stock are both salty. Spoon the
and enjoy your meal!
A risotto for early summer Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich SERVES: 1 · PREPARATION: 50 mi-
gently for 5-6 minutes, stirring, until
nutes ·
INGREDIENTS: 450ml of
it is sofá but not coloured. Add the
vegetable stock, made with half a
rice and continue to stir and cook for
stock cube. - 4 asparagus spears,
1-2 minutes until the grains become
trimmed (trimmings kept) and each
see-through at the edges and begin
spear sliced into 4 - 200-250grs peas
to make ‘clicking’ noises. 3. Add the
in the pod, about 85grs podded
wine (it should bubble and evapora-
(pods kept) - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 small
te) then 50ml of the stock. Stir well
onion, finely chopped - 85ml risotto
and simmer gently until all the liquid
SERVES: 2 - 4 · PREPARATION: 45mi-
rice - 3 tbsp white wine (keep the
has been absorbed. Now pour in
nutes · INGREDIENTS: Sea Bass or
rest of the bottle chilling) - Small
another 50ml of stock and stir again.
Sea Bream, you’ll need a 1kg fish for
handful of freshly grated parmesan
Continue adding the stock and sti-
4 and 500grs for 2 - Olive oil - Pars-
cheese.
rring. Alter about 7 minutes, when
ley, chervil, rosemary and thyme a
half the stock has been added, swirl
mixed bunch - 1 bay leaf - 1 fennel
stock for 10 minutes with the aspara-
in the asparagus and peas. Carry on
bulb, quartered and finely sliced. - 1
gus trimmings and pea pods; these
adding stock in small amounts until
lemon or 2 halved
Hill intensify the flavour. Strain into
it has been absorbed; this Hill take
How to make it
a jug. 2. While the stock is simme-
about 10 more minutes. Now the ri-
oven to 190 C. Rinse and dry the fish
ring, heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a Wide,
sotto should be a little wet and slo-
and lay in a shallow roasting tin –
shallow pan. Tip in the onion and fry
ppy and the rice tender with a nutty
pour a little olive oil into the tin first
How to make it 1. Simmer the
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A whole baked fish Simple as anything, serve this on a big platter surrounded by roasted lemon halves
1. Heat the
so the skin doesn’t stick. Stuff the herbs and fennel inside the fish. Season well and literally drizzle over some olive oil. 2. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the lemons cut-side down for a few minutes. Transfer these to the roasting tin and tuck them around the fish. Roast the lot for 20-30 minutes or until the fish is cooked through (look inside, the flesh should be opaque). Serve the fish with the roasted lemons to squeeze over.
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What’s Happening Down Town? 1
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1. GNDT 2018 - European Championships Genoa, Italy, 2. The Hon Dr Joseph Garcia with Mr Joe Carseni at The Gibraltar-American Council 3. Another one of Shawn’s great guitars found a new home with Steven Boel. 4A & 4B. The Late Great Rafa Alsina Gone But Not Forgotten. 5. Jose Manuel Amado with Grandson Manuel - Congratulations to Proud Parents Jessica & Antonio and the Whole Family . 6. Miss Gibraltar at Runway. 7. Field gun demonstration underway at John Mackintosh Square 3
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Gibraltar World Music Festival 2018 The Borders Concert – St. Michael’s Cave
Text by Joe Adambery
This year has seen the seventh GWMF concert, once again with ethnic music from cultures across the Globe. It feels now like we’re bringing it home. There is almost a guarantee that like in the past six years the World Music Festival has grown exponentially. The Borders concert on the first day of this summer will live long in the memory of those, who like to celebrate singing voices in Jazz. Celebrated UK musician Orphy Robinson MBE was tasked with bringing to musical life the concept of ‘Borders’ so he created ‘The VoiceEstra Polyphonic Collective’ to do just that. An inspired line up of very fine international musicians and singers, who lit up the Cave, a natural stone auditorium, way better than the concert 66 GLOBE MAGAZINE
lights ever could with dazzling colours and dry ice. Their passion was benchmark quality musicianship across the fifteen-strong ensemble. All of them got their individual showcase moment in which to share their talents with us. It was a concert offering like none we have ever enjoyed here before.
The evening kicked off with acknowledgements from festival Director, Yan Delgado and the MC duties by Jazz critic and journalist Jane Cornwell. First onstage were ethnic rhythms and music from ‘Quarter to Africa’ an exciting eight piece band featuring electric oud, keyboards,
Everyone felt that when ‘The VoiceEstra Polyphonic Collective’ came on and deftly played their opening rhythms and chords that we were in for a special treat. Their finesse and the uncluttered spaces in their music gradually gave way to majestic six part voice harmonies, which in turn melded into the in-
trumpet, sax, guitar, bass ,drums and a percussionist. Their forty minute set kept many on their feet dancing to infectious rhythms, which I would describe as ethnic funk with echoes of North African tribal music and even their own take on Jimmy Hendrix’ ‘ Voodoo Chile’ thrown in for good measure! Their set ended in a standing ovation, but I would argue that they could have capitalised more on musical dynamics, or light and shade, instead of full-on rhythmic overload, which almost excluded quieter and more dramatic passages.
dividual vocal offerings of Cleveland Watkiss MBE, Lou Milward, Christine Tobin, Randolph Mathews, Carleen Anderson and Mae McKenna under the direction of Orphy Robinson MBE, who said in his intro that ‘this was a musical journey’. It was flawless delivery all the way and a story well told in music from love ballads to Blues, Gaelic, Funk, Soul, Afro, Caribbean, British and international Jazz too. There were quite a few sublime moments when the audience was in awe of the vocal and instrumental showcases which kept topping each other. We were invited to shaGLOBE MAGAZINE 67
re in simple chants, which we did. At times, the pace slowed down to solo passionate vocals and then picked up to complex rhythms (Stevie Wonder style). This was another GWMF concert night to remember and it was really enjoyed by an audience, who
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wanted to party given half a chance. The ‘Borders’ slogan-‘out of many voices one people’ was musically upheld and this night everyone was united in music - which has no borders. These annual events don’t
just happen by magic, they are planned and thoroughly worked at in advance and they enjoy healthy sponsorship because they breed success and send out multiracial, multicultural messages beyond our borders. Here’s to GWMF/BrightMed 2019!
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Jetstream into the future Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by ‘Eye Candy’
vers’ band and quickly progressed to writing their own songs, winning our International Song Festival and establishing themselves as a ‘force’ playing live locally and at the GMF festivals, including the MTV Gibraltar Calling ‘100 Club’ event in London last November. What makes them tick so well? Globe Magazine finds out.
Individual musical aspirations, fulfilled or yet to be met, are always good in any band because it pushes them to work harder towards a common goal. No one knows that better then ‘Jetstream’, currently one of our top bands who continue to expose their music beyond our shores and win new fans. They recently came “We have various approaches when it comes back from Malaga triumphant after winning to songwriting. With today’s technology it’s easy the Indio Festival competing against top gig- to conjure up a pretty much full idea and present it to the band to learn and to improve, but ging bands from Madrid and Malaga. there’s also the old school way of turning up to Nolan Frendo, Stu Whitwell, Aaron Ignacio, the room with a little idea and jamming until Justin Pau and Tristan Tonna are Jetstream- it develops. We only go 100% with the ideas we the band who started out as a very good ‘co- feel are worth pursuing. We all try to add our
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bit into the songs until we’re all happy.” That’s band democracy-a rare commodity where egos are parked at the door of the rehearsal room for the common good! “The band is always pushing forward cohesively and these past few years have definitely been some of the most successful, getting our material heard (and well received) by many. We’re trying to put ourselves on the musical map through all the mediums available. Winning the Indio Rock competition was great in terms of exposure and having something to show on our CV when we look for gigs around Spain. It’s not the ‘be all and end all’ but it’s certainly a platform for something bigger that is currently being brewed. Our idea is always
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to put ourselves out there and be heard with every opportunity.”
ming events, filming their latest videos, recording new songs or buying new equipment.
Jetstream are firm believers that any performance which raises the profile of the band and gets them heard by more people here and abroad is always good. They also believe in investing every single penny earned back into the band, whether it be promoting for upco-
Currently they have just finished recording two new songs with the idea of recording another two. When completed they’re considering repeating the process till they’re ready to select the best material and release an album. “We will still release singles in the lead-up just as we
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have always done.” And very good singles they are too, always featuring on radio playlists and supported by good video clips online. “We’ve been very busy lately travelling abroad to showcase our material. Playing to crowds who have never heard you and getting a reaction from them is priceless” (pun- for everything else there’s Mastercard –Joe). So
far they’ve done an exceptional job and hope to continue to grow ‘the Jets’ further, but it’s not always easy to come by big gigs.
nities come up although our priorities now lie with recording our new material and further showcasing ‘Jetstream’ music abroad.”
“Currently we have two local gigs lined up, these are Summer Nights at Casemates on the 2nd of August and MTV Gibraltar Calling on the 21st and 22nd of September. There may be more until the end of the year if the right opportu-
All band moments and memories are cherished whether good or bad. It’s all about the journey they share together and it’s a tough choice to pick one as they have too many to list. “We always look forward to creating new
memorable moments which we will one day look back on with pride.” That pride will be shared guys - by your many fans here and abroad because simply put, you couldn’t meet a nicer bunch of switched-on rockers. There’s a variety of clips, pix and info you can get online, all quality music stuff and well presented too, so get clicking now and follow Jetstream into the future.
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Kung-Fu Experience: Adapting to my new life-style The story of a Gibraltarian studying Kungfu in the Northern Chinese Mountains
Text by Jenson Callejon
This was my fourth night of the “Mattress War”, score was 4 – 0 for the bed; I will win this battle…for today is Shaolin day! Little did I know what was in store, Shaolin is a very creative, open fluid style which relies heavily on acrobatics and as such has its own acrobatics class (the reason it is used extensively in movies); if my Tai Chi was reminiscent of an elephant ice skating, I could only imagine my gracefulness during Shaolin.
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I studied Plum Blossom Shaolin Kungfu under Shifu Xu for a day. A short, no nonsense man who could literally grind rocks and boulders into powder with the palms of his hands; he could pulverize a man’s skull with his bare hands…this was going to be great! Ten hours later (and short of needing a full body cast), both Karolina and I slowly and painfully made our way back to our dorms as we discussed which style to go for, Wing Chun or Shaolin and the clear winner was Wing Chun. This was due to not only the
massive strain Shaolin had taken on our knees and ankles (I was lucky my knee caps didn’t drop off), but also because Wing Chun felt more natural to us; we were more attracted to Wing Chun than we were to Shaolin and so we made the decision to move in under the Tuition of Xifu Guo, the Headmaster of the Academy…a true honour and privilege. Wednesday morning during morning assembly Karolina and I were formally introduced to our Wing Chun family, I couldn’t wait to spend the next three months training with
Celebrating Karolinas Birthday
these beautiful souls; little did we know that we had joined just in time for the weekly power training session. What is power training you ask? Well imagine approximately two hours of intensive nonstop training combined with power stretching and no breaks. This was no joke, seven-minute planks on your fists (with an extra two minutes added if one of us fell during the exercise), three finger push ups, dragon-claw push ups (clench your wrist whilst still open so only the top tips of your fingers bend, and use that part
Kenai performs Tea Ceremony for his fellow students
of your fingers with the nail as support for your push-ups, without your palm touching the ground), fist push-ups, jumping combo push ups (do three finger push-up, then jump and land on your knuckles to perform a second push-up and finally jump once more as you bend your wrists inwards and land with the top part of your hand setting you up for the final push up, then repeat). Add to this the excruciating (yet extremely satisfying) power stretching, where at one point you find yourself at the mercy of your brother
or sister who is supporting your upper body whilst another two of them are holding each of your legs as they pull your feet apart more and more as gravity pushes you down so your groin will ultimately touch the ground. Thursday afternoons was reserved for stance training; this intensive and extremely painful session involved the person holding all the Wing Chun stances and positions for minutes. Although this may not sound like much believe me when I say that this is not for the faint hearted.
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Sarah during the Power Stretch class with Coach Lok
The entire week was filled with different classes and options, conditioning (right up there as one of my favourites) involved preparation through Qi Gong, then we practiced special moves used for breaking bricks and marble. Finally, we would begin conditioning our fists, knuckles, palms, side-hand, elbows, shoulders, head, knees and shins by hitting a wooden block or a tree one hundred times each body part; finishing off with healing Qi Gong to minimise damage and promote body healing. Friday was one of my favourite days, not because it was half a day and the beginning of the weekend (believe it or not you got bored and nervous if you spent more than a day without training). Fridays were great as it meant two things…possible Temple run and the weekly student Sanda Chinese boxing matches! During the week students have an opportunity to challenge each other to a boxing match. These matches varied in rounds and we could choose if we wanted padding, kicking or just fists and so forth. It was a good way for all of us to not only let off steam but to also put into practice some of the things we had learned; attendance was compulsory and at the end your master would give you his evaluation and how you can improve. This event was great and 78 GLOBE MAGAZINE
although not everyone took part in it we all supported each other, especially through the many injuries! The temple run was an incredible experience, although I only got to do it on three occasions due to the extreme weather conditions and the treacherous and extremely steep access. This run involved the entire school and would take approximately three hours, we had to make our way from the school grounds up to the Temple that is located high up the Kunyu Mountain range. The run itself was extremely challenging as the path leading to the temple was so steep, you had to tilt backwards as you walked down it. Once we reached the temple our masters would tell each group what is expected of them. This usually resulted in six to eight laps of the circuit. The circuit was a series of tilting and winding narrow steps and paths leading to the Yan Xia cave with its statues of the Eight Immortals (dating back over eight hundred years) then making your back to the start. This was arduous enough to do walking, so imagine running; some students even did the laps on their hands and feet. Asides from training classes we also had our electives such as Chinese Acupressure mas-
sage, Taoism, Mandarin, Chinese Chess, evening Qi Gong adding to all this the evening voluntary training, the daily meditation sessions both myself and my roommate Fredrik held in our room and the weekly power stretching sessions that Lukasz, Fredrik, Karolina and I did every Saturday in the gym. This was a typical week in my new life, yes it was hard, it was painful and at times bloody but the effects it had on my body and more importantly mind were spectacular. I must admit that the first two weeks were the hardest and I was not sure if I could get through them, but this was just my mind trying to take the easy way out; once you cross that threshold you start getting addicted to the exercise and taking a day off is just not an option, you want to train, you need it. During the next three months this was pretty much it, although tough it was extremely enjoyable, seeing the physical results was just one of the many benefits. After the two weeks I quickly adapted and both Karolina and myself had done so well that Coach Lok and master Guo put both of us forward for the official monthly grading ceremony; we had to perform our first form “Steps and Stances” in front of the entire school and get graded on it by all of the shifus, needless to say we both
My knuckles after the first 3 days of training Emile performing the Claw push-up João V youngest student Sanda Boxing
passed with flying colours and our trainers were amazingly proud that the Wing Chun group had two new students grading after only two weeks. A few surprises were thrown in from to time during the months, these included the day the entire school had to transport 30,000 tonnes of coal from the delivery trucks to the storage area so that we may have heating and hot water for the winter. This was a full operation which included small Asian motorised transport vehicles (hard to describe) and human chains comprised of students, staff and masters commencing at the entrance and finishing off at the back of the school; this took the best part of three hours but what an incredible bonding experience! But it wasn’t all work and no fun and China was an awesome place to enjoy yourself! Although I had made many friends and special connections with a lot of my fellow students some of us shared very similar tastes in music, online gaming, movies and so forth and China is the perfect place for all these things; so, what did we do? Well we took advantage of everything Muping and Yantai had to offer! A favourite amongst a lot of us was the online gaming café at Muping, the entire bottom
floor of what looks like an old derelict building open 24 hours with a capacity for over 100 gamers; a few of us even did a 24-hour gaming marathon during our Christmas break! (We would take it in turns to either purchase drink and nibbles at the café or quickly dash outside in the freezing cold so as to triumphantly return with some noodles or rice to continue with the marathon. Yantai was the bigger of the two cities with a population of approximately seven million and this city was breath-taking. The largest fishing seaport in the Shandong province it was full of culinary experiences as well as history and technology. Joy City is the largest shopping mall in Yantai, in fact it is so big it is recommended to spend a minimum of three hours exploring it. Within this mall we found an Imax 3D cinema in English (with Chinese subtitles), the perfect way to watch Star Wars The Last Jedi! Muping was the most visited out of the two cities, it was closer and cheap, we could do some basic shopping and enjoy local delicacies. Yantai was where we went if we wanted to spend the weekend and either chill or go out clubbing. Although Bar Street was being demolished, Yantai had variety of clubs and bars and as westerners one club offered us
free drinks all night as we would attract more locals; remember that westerners can be fascinating to locals, especially tall ones and it is no strange occurrence to be suddenly grabbed and pulled into a photo by a stranger on the street! Although personally I stayed within the school for most of the time, I did indulge in some gaming and restaurants around these parts of China. If it was one of our birthdays we went out to the nice lady restaurant (I’m pretty sure we have subsidised the owner’s vacations costs for the next twenty years after our frequent birthday party events, which were usually attended in large groups; I think I have figured out why she is always so happy! I was content, I was challenged, I had made new friends and had settled into something I never thought I could do, a routine, a very strict routine. This was undoubtedly helping me in ways I had not yet realised, and I didn’t want it to stop. Yes, I had my bad days, as we all did whilst studying there; when you spend so many hours training and doing the same thing repeatedly either your body or your mind will suffer. But it made me smile, a genuine smile and although it took me the better part of two months, I was finally used to my mattress! GLOBE MAGAZINE 79
Summer Detox 10 fresh foods for a healthy cleanse
your step, the results of enjoying summer’s bounty will be well worth the effort.
For many of us, it’s the same pattern every year. The warm weather arrives and we want to be fit, slim and healthy-then hits party season. We overindulge, feel terrible and promise to cut it all out. The good news is you can be healthy and still have fun. Begin cleansing earlier and by party time, you will feel great and be rid of bad habits just in time to realise that if you keep up the good habits most of the time, a little bit of a treat every now and then won’t be a problem. The end of the year, for example, is the perfect time to detox and rid the body of the bad habits and overindulgence of the winter months. detoxifying is not as hard as it may sound, and it certainly should not involve around starving yourself. In fact that is the worst thing you can do for your metabolism. It
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Detoxification is a natural process that removes impurities from your body and leaves you feeling healthy and energized. After completing the detox process, many people report feeling lighter in body, mind, and spirit. They also report clearer skin, weight loss, and a lessening or complete disappearance of bothersome symptoms such as sinusitis, digestive disorders, mood swings, fatigue and high blood pressure. is all about using fresh and vital foods, combined with natural therapies, to give you boundless energy and glowing skin in no time. For those you have not started any detoxification process earlier,
do not despair for summer is also a wonderful time to start a detox diet. With the arrival of warm weather along with the availability of plentiful organic fresh fruit and vegetables, it is much easier to detoxify. With a new bounce in
For a simple summer detox, focus on a few key elements: • super-healthy liquids to flush out the body while pouring in nutrients • fibre to keep your gastrointestinal tract functioning optimally
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way to enhancing detoxification, but when combined with appropriate herbs and nutrients the benefits can be even greater.
• foods that energize while cleansing the liver, your body’s built-in detoxification centre
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DETOXIFYING? • Cleansing the liver helps to stimulate weight loss • Improved liver function has widespread beneficial effects including improved fat metabolism, hormonal balancing and reduction of allergic symptoms. • Improvement in the quality of your skin • Improvement of digestive function. Detoxifying can relieve symptoms of sluggish bowels and greatly relieve bloating. • Increased energy and improvement of concentration and mood • Reduction in some types of headaches
SOME HANDY HINTS • Dietary requirements differ between individuals, so you should only follow a plan under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. The general rules may be similar, but as we all have different health needs, the details will differ accordingly. • Be prepared- You need to do this at a time when you can relax, be prepared and will not be tempted
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• Be kind- If you slip up, forgive yourself and keep going. After about three days you’ll be over the hardest part and you won’t want bad foods when you realise how great healthy food makes you feel. By the end you will look and feel fantastic and your body will thank you! to cheat. For example, there is no point starting a couple of days before Christmas, or when you have a lot of functions to go to. Drink lots of water-at least 2 litres daily, and more if exercising. This can include herbal tea. Hot lemon water before a meal is beneficial as it stimulates digestion • See the signs- Bad dietary habits are a form of addiction so do
not be surprised to see some side effects. Emotions may be intensified, but you’ll end up feeling way more clear- headed. If your diet is normally high in sugar you may feel tired at the beginning, but you will end up feeling far more balanced. Stopping caffeine may give you a headache for a couple of days, but this too will disappear. • Changing your diet goes a long
Try also adding the following ten top foods to your grocery cart for a simple, effective detox during the summer months. 1. Lemons Fresh lemonade is a wonderful, healthy treat during the summer months. Lemons are extremely high in vitamin C, which helps flush heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and aluminium out of the body. They also possess laxative and diuretic properties, which rid the body of waste. 2. Parsley Parsley has a wonderful detoxifying effect on the bloodstream. It is beneficial for the health of the colon, lungs, liver, kidneys, and spleen. It provides the body with many vitamins and nutrients,
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10. Fresh fruit Full of vitamin C, fibre, nutritious fluids, and an endless supply of antioxidants, fruits are an important part of any detox program.
such as vitamins A and C, as well as chlorophyll. 3. Green leafy vegetables Eaten raw, thrown into a broth, or added to juices, leafy greens are an important part of a detox diet. The chlorophyll they contain helps rid the body of environmental toxins, such as heavy metals and pesticides, while at the same time protecting the liver. Eating green leafy vegetables enables the body to cleanse itself more effectively. These foods contain phytochemicals that increase blood flow to the liver and kidneys to enhance the detoxification process. 4. Green tea In recent years antioxidant-rich green tea has gained a well-deserved reputation as a health-promoting beverage. Research studies have shown that compounds in green tea help boost the production of detox enzymes that neutralize cancer-causing substances. There is also some suggestion that green tea protects the liver and digestive tract from disease. 5. Garlic Well-known for its aroma and flavour, garlic should definitely be included as part of any natural detoxification program. Allicin, a
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compound found in garlic, is extremely effective in killing a variety of bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and parasites. Garlic’s hard-working antioxidants, including its sulphur compounds, vitamin C, and flavonoids, combat free radicals and keep them from damaging the body. 6. Artichokes Artichokes have had a long and successful history of use in herbal medicine. They are said to reduce fatty deposits in the liver and to assist in the proper function of the gallbladder, essential to proper digestion. They are also believed to have a diuretic effect. 7. Watercress The peppery little green leaves of the watercress plant unleash detox enzymes in the body and may act directly on particular toxins. They are rich in minerals and chlorophyll, which promote healthy
blood and circulation. Watercress also works as a diuretic by helping to flush out unwanted toxins. 8. Beets Beets are extremely effective for liver detoxification. They help digestion and stimulate both the kidneys and lymphatic system. Red beets are a rich source of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, fibre, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. 9. Broccoli sprouts Researchers have isolated a key component of broccoli called sulforaphane, which is believed to stimulate enzymes in the body that play a role in detoxification. Broccoli sprouts contain high levels of sulforaphane. They have been found to contain 10 to 100 times more sulforaphane than mature broccoli. These small but nutritionally powerful veggies can be found at your local health food store.
Watermelon is one of the best detox fruits due to its high water content. It leaves your stomach full for a longer period of time and helps flush out environmental and dietary impurities from your body. Apples are wonderful for detoxifying the bloodstream and supporting the lymphatic system. Pectin, a type of plant fibre found in apples, is especially helpful in maintaining healthy digestion. It helps prevent the absorption of toxic heavy metals, such as aluminium, mercury, and cadmium, in the intestinal tract and ensures they are quickly removed from the body. So there you have it boys and girls, detoxification is a natural process that removes impurities from your body and leaves you feeling healthy and energized. After completing the detox process, many people report feeling lighter in body, mind, and spirit. They also report clearer skin, weight loss, and a lessening or complete disappearance of bothersome symptoms such as sinusitis, digestive disorders, mood swings, fatigue and high blood pressure.
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Kids Rock 2018 Cliches can become uninteresting and boring but sometimes they’re meant for real... ‘They showed great improvement’ and ‘They’re getting better and better,’ could be described as predictable clichés uttered for the sake of saying the obvious and not to offend. But every time I attend a Santos show, I can really appreciate where he’s heading with GAMPA!
Text by Richard Cartwright Photography by Lesley Louise
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talented performers, suggesting it won’t take long before the gifted musicians and singers amongst them will fully develop and emerge as brilliant entertainers! It was, as always, ‘Full House’ and the evening kicked off rocking away with Bryan Adams’ Summer of 69 with the, ‘student pop group’ as opposed to an established up and running local group – moving and shaking around making great use of the stage setting the mood for more music and dance performances. On the
night, there were about 30 show pieces of every shape, size and genre: we had classical and jazz piano players, a solo trumpet player, a Mambo singer/dancer, a Rock Star and other singers – male and female, a couple of whom could have projected their voice a little more to be clearly heard – and of course, we had the choirs, medium sized and larger ones – including a guest presentation of the Loreto School Choir – and the ensemble or mini orchestra beginning to show potential, with sax, flute, trombone French horn and violin all beautifully in tune.
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The GAMPA Teachers’ Band was providing accompaniment throughout the evening and they must be thanked for helping to develop a Youth Orchestra (hopefully developing into a Gibraltar National Orchestra of adult players, as well as, youngsters).
ried ensembles are coming along. We had some great routines and singing arrangements and the a cappella offerings were amazing with, onthe-ball harmonies and clever arrangements and I noticed, how the singers were raising and lowering their voices in unison for effect.
Judging by the youngsters playing their instruments on stage, we’ll no doubt soon see a fully fledged orchestra of talented youngsters. ‘Drumline,’ I noticed, have already improved since I saw them last, banging away on a variety of drums... percussion at its loudest with the players showing great confidence as they performed and moved around the stage. The choirs’ performances again, show how the va-
Parents and audiences must surely recognise the work that’s put into these presentations. There’s a need to rehearse, rehearse and rehearse again for the piece to become second nature. A most important factor, which perhaps is not easily spotted, is that great singing is not the be all and end all for a good performance. The clue to becoming a well-grounded performer is not to forget facial expressions and body language
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and that was evident in how most of the kids put themselves across, thanks to GAMPA’S coaches and teachers, it’s all coming together nicely and improvement is patently clear. Encouragement is of the essence and funds are also needed to progress the academy in all its aims. Ruth Parasol’s ‘Parasol Foundation’ has been a great supporter of GAMPA offering scholarships for students showing potential in their chosen field from the variety of courses available for music and drama. The Academy’s library and the purchase of more musical instruments are fundamental if the performance school is to progress... and the ‘Parasol Foundation’ is there with their support also... Beco-
ming a student for one or more of the many courses offered can be a financial burden on not-so-well-off households and if a child is talented and would like to undertake a course and follow his or her dream, GAMPA may be able to help there too! “The whole thing can be expensive,” Christian once told me, “Extracurricular fees can mount up and become costly and the ‘Parasol Foundation’, GAMPA, the Gibraltar Culture Services (GCS) and on behalf of the Ministry of Culture are pleased to once again, support these fantastic scholarships, which students can apply for.” To end on another cliché - and not intended to demerit what came before – ‘the best was left
for last...or nearly last’ The World’s Choir’ (who we also heard earlier in the show), performed songs from ‘The Greatest Showman.’ This was the 12 singer ensemble, which will travel to South Africa to perform in the Show Choir category there...and what a performance they gave. The audience loved it! The singing and dance routines were original and professional to a T! The choreography was novel and well thought out, executed with confidence and panache. (Some of our other dance academies should take note). Erica McGrail is the imaginative dance teacher (also a great performer) and singing parts were crafted by Christian. The show attendees were impressed and what
that performance demonstrated was that that’s what can be achieved by hard work and perseverance. The earlier part of show revealed how the younger singers, performers and musicians are making their way up the ladder to become better and more proficient with their instruments and their singing, climaxing with what you can accomplish – as shown by Christian and his `tambourine’ ensemble - by keeping up rehearsals in the academy and at home, listening, watching and learning and performing in as many show as you can, like the one witnessed in Kids Rock at the JMH tonight... GAMPA deserves a handshake and a firm slap – albeit a gentle one – on the back! GLOBE MAGAZINE 91
Miss Gibraltar supports local charities MISS GIBRALTAR FUNDRAISES FOR THE TAOURARTE EDUCATION CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION Miss Gibraltar 2018, Star Farrugia attending The TAOURARTE Education Charitable Association Flag day where she helped the volunteers raise money at the Piazza. The TAOURARTE Education
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Charitable Association works to help the village of Taourarte, which is located in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco. Their objectives are to provide fund for girls to attend boarding school in Chefchaouen, Morocco, to be able to provide a good environment for learning and able less fortunate young children to be able to have an education.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT IBRALTAR – LUNAR WALK Miss Gibraltar 2018, Star Farrugia attended the annual Breast Cancer Support Lunar Walk on Friday 29th June where she helped other volunteers with the registration followed by cutting the ribbon to officially start the walk. The walk started at midnight; participants walked down the airstrip and back to case-
mates where they could see the stunning Moorish Castle lit up in pink. The Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar works throughout the year raising awareness and funds that then go back into the community by supporting individuals and organisations including the GHA in purchasing equipment and training professionals.
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Miss Teen 2018 Pageant Nine Contestants, five International judges and only one Crown!! Who will be elected Miss Teen 2018 Winner?
Nine girls will take part in the 8th edition of Miss Teen, on Friday 3rd August at the Alameda Open Air Theatre. Miss Teen 2017 Winner Saray Nuñez, will crown her successor in the two hour final.
The contestants will be competing in five rounds, in the show produced by No1 Models Gibraltar, which include the opening number; Miss Individuality, Miss Creative Look, Miss Catwalk and Miss Elegance and five international judges will make the decision and choose who will represent Gibraltar at the Miss International Teen Pageant in 2019. Director Kelvin Hewitt said: “The girls have been working very hard for the last three months and have taken part in various fashion shows, photo shoots and charity events to raise funds and awareness for local charities. We are working hard with the girls to make sure we build up their confidence, self esteem and show them the impor94 GLOBE MAGAZINE
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3. JANELLE OTON
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8. CLAUDIA TRUJILLANO
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tance of helping our community whilst having fun at the same time. We believe that our shows are an important life experience for the contestants and it helps them build
a strong foundation for their experiences in later life.”
number are left and they are available by contacting No1 Models on 54028980 or by sending us a message on the official facebook Group No1 Models Gibraltar.
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David Cassidy’s shocking confession before his death: He was still drinking and never had dementia In the last years of David Cassidy’s life, the former teen idol struggled with alcohol abuse, resulting in three DUI arrests in five years. After a 2014 trip to rehab, he told family and friends that he had stopped drinking.
tely decided to edit it into a documentary titled David Cassidy: the Last Session. In the documentary, a frail and weak Cassidy deals with health problems and memory loss as he records a new album in an attempt to stage a comeback.
But in a new documentary airing on A&E next week, the Partridge Family star made a shocking admission just two months before he died of organ failure on November 21st at the age of 67. After being rushed to the hospital when he fell ill in a recording studio, Cassidy called producers to explain what had happened.
“I think it will strike a chord with people,” producer John Marks tells PEOPLE. “He wanted to share this very private part of his life, and to be honest once and for all. And I think he succeeded in doing that.
“I have a liver disease,” Cassidy explained to A&E producer Saralena Weinfield in a recorded conversation. “There is no sign of me having dementia at this stage of my life. It was complete alcohol poisoning.” Cassidy then followed up with a shocking confession. “The fact is that I lied about my drinking,” he said. “I did this to myself to cover up the sadness and the emptiness.” As it turned out, Cassidy was still abusing alcohol until the last months of his life, an admission that shocked producers of the docuseries. The bombshell is more devastating to Cassidy’s family, including his kids Katie, 31, and Beau, 27, who assumed he 98 GLOBE MAGAZINE
was living a clean and sober life. Not everyone is Cassidy’s circle is shocked that the actor and singer would lie about his behaviour. “Part of alcoholism is lying,” says Partridge costar Danny Bonaduce. “When you’re an addict, you know you can’t be honest with people. You say what you want them to hear. I can’t be mad at David for that, but it’s still a tragedy.” Producers of the docuseries debated what they should do with the footage and ultima-
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Three Tapas Pairings with Estrella Galicia When it comes to Spanish food, many think of wine as the perfect accompaniment. However, due to its versatility, it has been a long standing tradition in Spain to serve tapas, small plates of Spanish appetizers, with beer. Although the origin of tapas is often debated, it is thought to have been invented in Andalucian taverns during the 18th century, where bartenders would serve all beer covered by a small saucer (or ‘tapo’) to keep the flies at bay. Realising that they were missing an opportunity, bartenders eventually began offering patrons cheese, olives and meat on top of the saucers, thus beginning what we know today as tapas. Here are three traditional Galician food pairings created by Tapas Revolution, a Spanish tapas restaurant located in Shoreditch, to go with Estrella Galicia, a family owned Galician beer established in 1906. 1. Estrella Galicia Premium with ‘Vieiras Crudas’ Tapas revolution recommend pairing the Estrella Galicia premium with Vieiras Crudas (sca100 GLOBE MAGAZINE
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llop ceviche with a tomato and chili salsa), or grilled Galician Tetilla cheese and quince jelly. The sweet bitterness of the beer will cut through the chilli salsa giving a well-balanced flavour, and the floral notes from the Perle hops used will enhance the fruitiness of the quince jelly. 2. Estrella Galicia 1906 and Pulpo ‘a la Gallega’
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To get the best flavour from the dishes, Tapas Revolution recommend pairing “Pulpo a la gallega” (Galician octopus served with potatoes and smoked paprika) and Jamon Iberico with Estrella Galicia 1906 Reserva Especial. The toasted malts from the beer enrich the smokey flavour of the paprika, whilst the sweet caramel tones pair perfectly with the rich Jamon. 3. 1906 Black Coupage and ‘Quesada Gallega’ Ready for dessert? Try pairing your Estrella Galicia Black Coupage with Quesada Gallega, a traditional Galician baked cheesecake. 1906 Black Coupage’s delicately bitter flavours of dark chocolate act as delicious accompaniment to the sweet, regional favourite.
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The Capurro Insurance Trophy
Fifty three players set out to contest the Med Golf Capurro Insurance Trophy event at ‘El Paraiso’ on a course that was set up to play its full length off the yellow competition tees to provide a serious but fair challenge. Played on the final day of the US Open, any of the players, who had been watching the world’s best golfers being humbled by the harsh set up of the course at Shinnecock Hills on Day 3, must have been pleasantly reassured to find that golf really does not have to be that difficult. The course at ‘El Paraiso’ was in great shape with greens that were receptive and presented at a very manageable speed; all of which
led to scores that were much better than of late. The champion of the day was David Murphy. David won the
Capurro Insurance Trophy and a 60€ Med Golf voucher with an excellent score of 43 Stableford points off handicap 22. An outstanding performance that
will certainly earn him a well deserved handicap reduction. David also won the best team prize along with his partner Gavin Grimes with a combined score of 78 points, and Gavin also had the second best guest score as reported below. The best gross score was 74 by Peter Warren. Peter was playing as a guest with his father Chris who was the Category 1 runner up as shown below. Peter also was the best guest with a Stableford score of 36 points off handicap 4 which earned him a one year free membership of Med Golf. Ironically, Peter was a past long time Med Golf member back this time on a flying visit from
the UK, so we hope we might see him back here more often. The best gross score on the par 3s was won by Bill Fletcher with a score of one under par, and the best senior was Brian Thompson with a score of 37 Stableford points. Matthew Bruce Smith won the longest drive, as well as the Category 1 winner’s prize as shown below. There were 10 guest players and the top two guest scorers were presented with a one year free membership of Med Golf. The winner, as described above, was Peter Warren with 36 points followed by Gavin Grimes with 35 points. Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): The runner up with a score of 36 points was Chris Warren off handicap 8. The winner on handicap difference with a handicap of 4 was Matthew Bruce-Smith also with 36 points. Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): Simon Dyson was runner up with 38 points and the winner with 39 points was Daniel Lomax. Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Eddie Diaz took the winners prize with 36 points and the runner up was Lee Scares 28 points. Nearest the pin winners were: Roy Azopardi, James Barr, James Stevenson and Mike Walliker. Nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 and nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5 was Jordan Brown. All the players were welcomed to ‘El Paraiso’. Capurro Insurance, who sponsored the event, were given a round of applause for their support and Nicholas Capurro presented the prizes
on their behalf. Nicholas also presented the card draw prize of a litre bottle of Johnnie Walker whiskey donated by Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd to Gavin Grimes.
INVITATION Our next tournament is the Omega Pharmacy Trophy event at La Cańada on Sunday 22nd July 2018. The course, with a length of 5,841meters from the white tees, has 18 holes and a par of 71. The course comprises two distinctively different halves with the original tree lined back nine holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior and the front more open nine holes added later by Dave Thomas. The tournament will be the final event of the current season to determine, not only the Player the Year, but also the final placing in the Jyske Bank Order of Merit and the top ten players, who qualify for the all expenses paid day at the Med Golf Masters at San Roque Club Old course on Saturday 4th August 2018. Only the top ten will qualify for the Masters.
MORE NEWS FROM MED GOLF Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see photos from the competition day. Med Golf members enjoy 10% discount across the range of Hunter Group bars & restaurants as well as The Arena in Ocean Village. For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year or £60 for family membership (limited to two), please visit our website: medgolfmembers.com
The Jyske Bank Trophy points was Richard Atkinson who beat Louis Calvente, also with 38 points, into second place on handicap.
Med Golf returned to Alcaidesa for the second time in 2018, this time on the Links course to contest the Jyske Bank Trophy. Renowned for its exceptional views of Gibraltar, the African coastline and the mountains all the way up to Malaga, the Clive Clark and Peter Alliss designed course opened in 1992 and has been updated over the years to provide a good and fair test of golf to players of all abilities. After a breakfast of coffee and Danish pastries, the players were treated to a rare windless day under a slightly cloudy sky and very comfortable temperatures. The course was in great shape with the speed of the greens more manageable than when at their fastest; all providing ideal conditions for golf to which some of the scores below will testify. The champion of the day, winner of the Jyske Bank Trophy, and a 60€ Med Golf voucher, was James Barr with a score of 39 Stableford points. Showing a remarkably consistent trend of improvement since joining Med Golf in 2016, James’ meteoric plunge from handicap 28 to18 will undoubtedly be continued as a result of his success on Sunday. Speaking of which, James is no stranger to the winner’s circle and also won the best team pri104 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): Douglas Casciaro was runner up with 35 points and the winner with 36 points was the Alcaidesa Captain Brian Thompson. Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Ian Collinson took the winners prize with 32 points. The runner up was Andreas Granlund with 31 points.
ze together with Richard Atkinson with a combined score of 77 points as well as a nearest to the pin prize. Richard was the Category 1 winner. The best gross score was 73 by Dani Palma. Dani also had the second best Guest score of 38 points and won the prize for nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5. The best gross score on the par 3s was won by Louis Calvente with a score of one over par. Louis also won a nearest to the pin prize. The longest drive was won by Jonathan Bowden. The best senior was Andreas Blu-
me with a score of 40 Stableford points which was also the top guest score. There were 15 guests playing and the top three guest scorers were presented with a one year free membership of Med Golf and sleeve of balls donated by Jyske Bank. The winners were: first, Andreas Blume with 40 points; second, Dani Palma with 38 points and third, Andrew Brown with 35 points.
OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): The runner up with a score of 38
Nearest the pin winners were: Paul Harrington, Dan Lomax, James Barr, Dani Palma and Louis Calvente. Nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 was Glen Hyslop and Dani Palma was winner of nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5. All the players were welcomed to Alcaidesa once more, especially the Captain and Lady Captain of Alcaidesa, Brian and Roni Thompson who were able to join us for the day. Jyske Bank were the sponsors of the day and went their usual extra mile serving coffee and Danish from the tent on arrival, providing a range of extra prizes, a putting competition and, in addition their normal draw prizes, a grand draw prize of an expenses
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paid day trip on the Jyske Bank boat for 4 people. Jyske Bank also sponsor the Med Golf Order of Merit, which runs for the entire annual season. Jyske Bank were thanked for their outstanding support and the prizes were presented by Jyske Banks Helen Lengui. The scorecard draw results were as follows: a 1 litre bottle of Johnnie Walker red label whisky (courtesy of Saccone and Speed) was won by Brian Thompson. Special bottles of Da-
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nish beer and two sleeves of balls each, courtesy of Jyske Bank were won by James Barr and Andreas Granlund. Finally, the grand prize of the boat trip was won by Mike Cowburn.
THE TOP TWENTY IN THE JYSKE BANK ORDER OF MERIT Richard Atkinson Matt Charlesworth Louis Calvente Chris Warren Peter Gruetter
Paul Nash Nick Farr James Barr Sam Broderick Javi Hunter Roy Azopardi Joe Sanchez Matthew Warner Mike Cowburn John Hunter Daniel Lomax Jon Bowden Ian Collinson Stuart Ferguson Ian McNee
Only the top 10 players at the end of the season will qualify for the Med Golf Masters, an all expenses paid day on San Roque Old Course on Saturday 4th August. Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see photos from the competition day. For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year or £60 for family membership (limited to two), please visit our website: medgolfmembers.com.
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