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CONTENTS Nº 183 - JUNE 2018

JAY-Z: THE WATCH COLLECTION THAT ROCS

THE KIA STONIC

THE REEF: A NEW CONCEPT IN PET SHOPS

CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA IS MORE THAN A DATA BREACH, IT’S A HUMAN RIGHTS PROBLEM

BRIGHTMED APP

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2018 MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RAF 100 YEARS OF THE RAF

BINDI IRWIN RECALLS MAKING LATE FATHER STEVE ‘PROUD’

R.G.P.O. MAIL CENTRE ON THE MOVE

CITY GUIDE: GIBRALTAR IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL SONG FESTIVAL TRIUMPHS AGAIN

GIBTELECOM LAUNCHES ‘SOFI’

WHAT DOES FIFA REALLY WANT OUT OF THIS WORLD CUP?

WORLD CUP: ALL THE WAYS THAT FOOTBALLERS AND FANS CAN BE HACKED

ENGLAND’S LIONHEARTED CAPTAIN

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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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Jay-Z – The Watch Collection That Rocs

models such as the classic DayDate, the super-popular Daytona and a Yellow Gold Sky-Dweller, it’s his custom made Perpetual Calendar we’re the most interested in.

Article by courtesy of Watch & Bullion

21 Grammy awards, 14 top-ranking US albums, a multi-million dollar record label and a seat in the Hip-Hop hall of fame; it’s not fair to talk about US Rap music without mentioning Shawn Carter. You’ll probably know him better from his stage name, Jay-Z, or his showbiz marriage with fellow music industry superstar, Beyonce Knowles. Having released 13 studio albums, generating a number of hits throughout his 20 year career, in 2017, Forbes Magazine estimated Jay-Z’s net worth to be north of $800 million – making him the second richest US HipHop artist of the year! Since his street music days in the 1990’s, Carter hasn’t been shy about his love of an expensive watch, often namedropping some of the world’s biggest brands within his music lyrics. From Hublot to Rolex, Jay-Z has been seen sporting some truly high end pieces, so let’s take a look at some of his favourites…. 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ROLEX PERPETUAL

CALENDAR – FRANCK MULLER CONFIGURATION

Where else would we start this ROLEX PERPETUAL CALENDAR FRANCK MULLER

superstar’s outstanding watch collection than with the most popular, luxury brand in the world – Rolex. Whilst Jay-Z has been spotted wearing a range of Rolex

The model that Jay-Z can just be seen wearing below, whilst receiving the President’s Merit Award at the Pre-Grammy Gala 2018, features a black leather strap with a classic self winding movement and a unique, full calendar dial functionality. For the true watch experts among you, you may be looking at this Rolex with a puzzled look – here’s why… Unfortunately, you aren’t going to be able to pick this one up in store or online as it’s a rather special edition. This one of a kind, custom configuration is the work of another superstar watchmaker – Franck Muller; bringing his own perpetual specialisation to the classic Rolex Datejust. It seems that Mr Carter himself has been able to pick up this incredible piece which we’re sure saw him dip heavily into this acclaimed wealth.

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AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE

Spotted out and about a number of times, Jay-Z seems to have got his hands on a 50 edition special of the Richard Mille RM027 model. Originally created in collaboration with tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, the RM027’s streamlined design and shock absorbent durability make it ideal for those working up a sweat on the court.

The iconic Swiss brand Audemars Piguet is a lifelong favourite on Jay-Z’s, dropping their name in a number of his most popular songs including ‘Paris.’ Given his fondness towards the brand, it was only a matter of time until the two came together. In 2006, AP released the Royal Oak Offshore 10th Anniversary ‘Jay-Z’ Edition to mark the special relationship between the two. With only 100 released as part of this special edition; 50 can be found in Stainless Steel, 30 in Rose Gold and 20 high-end Platinum pieces.

The RM027 follows the classic Richard Mille design, with its Formula 1 style, precision movements on full display. As part of this special edition, Rafael Nadal’s initials can be found at the number 9 position along with a rubber strap for comfort whilst playing sports.

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Easily recognizable by the custom engravement and signature on the back, the number 10 on the face is set with diamonds to draw the eye to the marking of that particular anniversary. Given the sparsity of the collection’s release numbers, getting your hands on a 10th Anniversary Offshore can be tricky. A pre-owned version in Rose Gold can be picked up for around £40,000 with the Platinum model starting at £55,000. Away from the special editions, the Royal Oak Offshore range features a huge number of different models with a styling to suit every taste. Prices for a pre-owned model start pretty modestly at around £5,000 giving the opportunity for many watch fanatics to have their very own piece of Swiss luxury.

RICHARD MILLE RM 027 The next watch we are going to come onto now is truly special. If you’re a regular reader of the 10 GLOBE MAGAZINE

As we have come to expect with Richard Mille, these watches are really hard to come by and a price for one of these online is purely on a request-only basis. Around the time of its release, the RM027 was valued at around $800,000 so you would expect a pre-owned deal to be a little cheaper than that guide price.

SHAWN CARTER BY HUBLOT

Watch & Bullion blog, you’ll know we recently took a look at one of the most avant-garde brands out RICHARD MILLE RM 027

there, Richard Mille. It seems that Jay-Z is a fan of this hugely intricate, luxury Swiss brand too.

A brand that Jay-Z is definitely big on is Hublot. Often referencing the luxury Swiss watchmaker in his songs, most notably in the 2011 hit ‘Otis,’ a dream collaboration was released in 2013 when the Shawn Carter by Hublot range was released. Coming in two varieties, only 250 of the Black Ceramic model were ever produced with even less, only 100, of the Yellow Gold leaving production. Variations of the Hublot Classic Fusion range, the Shawn Carter edition pieces drop in at 45mm in diameter armed

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with the HUB1300 hand-wound movement. To mark the special edition, they are engraved both front and back with Shawn Carters branding and some classy, but minimal design twists. Despite their relative rarity, both models can be found commonly online. Whilst all were sold when new, the Black Ceramic model can be picked up second hand for around £6,000 with the premium Yellow Gold model a bargain at £15,000.

BONUS WATCH – HUBLOT BIG BANG

Given Jay-z’s love of Hublot, it was only right that his wife Beyonce Knowles would surprise him with a very custom piece for his 43rd birthday. But what do you buy the man that has everything, well Beyonce pulled out all the stops with this watch – it really is a showstopper! This special edition of the Hublot Big Bang took over 14 months to produce, with some of the highest-skilled jewelry cutters from around the globe being drafted in to incorporate all 1282 diamonds. It’s stunning look and feel may not be for everyone’s tastes, but it cannot be disputed that this watch is a true masterpiece of precision design. You won’t find this one on

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the market either as it’s reported that Beyonce paid a whopping $5,000,000 for this once in a lifetime gift – Happy Birthday Mr Carter!

TO WRAP UP…

One of the kings of US Hip-Hop, Jay-Z really does have a thing for high class watches. Whilst he has delved deep into some well know brands such as Richard Mille and Hublot, it’s his love of customisation that really sets him apart from other watch enthusiasts, with some stunning pieces not anywhere else on the market. With his massive accumulated wealth and no sign of him slowing down those album releases, it’s fair to say that if Jay-Z still does have 99 problems, having an amazing watch collection isn’t one of them!

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The KIA Stonic

The all-new Kia Stonic is an eye-catching and confident compact crossover, and is set to become an important conquest model for Kia in one of Europe's newest and fastest-growing vehicle segments The B-SUV segment currently accounts for 1.1 million new car sales in Europe each year - around seven per cent of the market - and is forecast to expand to more than two million annual sales by 2020. Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe, comments: “The Kia Stonic will be one of the most compelling new cars in this rapidly-expanding class, backed by Kia’s uni14 GLOBE MAGAZINE

que warranty, and the brand’s reputation for reliability, quality and contemporary design. As the segment expands, the Stonic looks set to become one of our best-selling cars. By volume, the B-SUV market is expected to overtake the C-SUV segment by 2020, when more than one in ten new cars sold in Europe will be from the Stonic’s segment. The B-SUV segment attracts buyers from across the spectrum, with 21 per cent of all customers up-

sizing from a ‘super-mini’, and another 15 per cent downsizing from their family hatchbacks. Cars like the Stonic also appeal to those looking to replace their compact MPVs.” The design of the car is one of the brand’s most striking to date, yet it is immediately recognizable as a Kia thanks to key signature design elements, such as the ‘tiger-nose’ grille. Designed in Europe, in collaboration with Kia’s Korean design studio, the body blends sharp horizontal feature lines with softer sculpted surfaces. Individuality is important to many customers in the BSUV segment, and the Stonic’s ‘Targa’-style roof enables bu-

yers to choose a two-tone paint finish, inspired by the design of the 2013 Kia Provo concept. It will be available in Europe with up to 20 two-tone colour combinations, with a choice of up to five distinctive colours for the roof. A range of lightweight, downsized, turbocharged petrol and diesel engines are available, each paired with a manual transmission, maximizing driver engagement and efficiency. Buyers have the choice of Kia’s lightweight 1.0-litre T-GDI (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine, producing 120ps, as well as, 1.25 - or 1.4-litre naturally-aspirated MPI (multipoint injection) petrol engines.

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to choose from. One of the smartest cars in its class, it provides owners infotainment technologies designed to enhance safety, comfort and convenience. The car gets Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ as standard, bringing seamless ‘smartphone’ functionality to the ‘touchscreen’ infotainment system. Like other Kia models, it is available with a broad range of technologies to enhance comfort and convenience, including heated front seats, cruise control and keyless entry.

An efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine completes the range, offering the lowest emissions in the line-up. The car’s European-tuned steering and suspension are designed to offer an exciting drive, with immediate handling responses and a stable ride. The car is fitted as standard with ‘Electronic Stability Control’ (ESC) and ‘Vehicle Stability Management’ (VSM), ensuring the front-wheeldrive Stonic remains enjoyable and confidenceinspiring to drive in all conditions. Specific functions of VSM include Torque Vectoring by Braking, Straight Line Stability, and Cornering Brake Control.

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The Kia Stonic’s Europeandesigned cabin places technology and ergonomics at its

heart, offering buyers as much potential for individuality as the exterior with a range of vivid colour packs for buyers

Within its compact exterior dimensions, the Kia Stonic’s smart packaging maximizes interior space for all occupants. The car offers

class-leading shoulder room and generous leg - and head-room, while the versatile 352-litre (VDA) boot has a two-step boot floor. The car is built on a strong, safe and lightweight platform and body-shell, with Advanced High Strength Steel accounting for 51 per cent of materials used. The

body ensures driving confidence, passenger comfort and refinement in all conditions. Buyers can choose from a selection of Kia’s ‘DRiVE WISE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems’ (ADAS) to further enhance active safety. These technologies include Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian recog-

nition and Forward Collision Alert; Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert; and Lane Departure Warning System. Backed by a new fusion camera system, Stonic offers High Beam Assist and Driver Attention Warning to further satisfy the safety needs of customers. Backed by Kia’s quality promise,

the car will be sold as standard with the company’s unique seven-year, 100,000 mile warranty. It goes on sale across Europe during the third quarter of 2017. The Kia Stonic can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Kia.

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The Reef

A new concept in Pet Shops

Text by Joe Adambery

There are times when a childhood hobby transforms into an adult passion, which then develops into a full time occupation. Keith Victory had a little aquarium shop in Castle Steps many years back. It used to open for a couple of days per week. Thirty six years later, he now has a state of the art pet shop, which specializes in high end tropical fish, aquariums, reptiles, exotic pets, pet foods, aquatic plants and the 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ancillary equipment that you to be! Globe Magazine spoke to would need to keep all those and Keith and Jake Julian at The Reef. other exotic pets. “We try to cater for all needs in In the ever expanding world and around Gibraltar. We try and of pet keeping, Gibraltar and aim for something different and its hinterland was ready for a bring into the shop species, which forward looking enterprise part- are more unusual and which have nership that could match their not been available previously in expectations. The gap in the this area” says Jake Julian from market was identified and Keith behind The Reef ’s counter at 17 Victory, Louis Calvente and Jake Fish Market Lane. “Tropical fish, Julian set up ‘The Reef ’ to fill marine fish and many other spethat gap. And what a concept the cies of exotic pets to try and amahi-tech pet shop has turned out ze people, that’s all in a day’s work

here at ‘The Reef ’. We stock aquariums and terrariums and also provide a design service where you can have a custom built pet fish environment made to your specs and to fit your needs.” “I started out when I was five with a little goldfish and that developed into a separate fish house outside our home, which then grew into a passion, which is now this business-and it’s still a passion” says Keith Victory, who is the brains and driver of The

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Reef. “We’re trying to give Gibraltar a new concept and a level of professionalism, which hasn’t been seen here before. No one around here offers the services that we do and if you have a problem with your installations we will certainly help you. We also offer a new service, which is needed here and around the Cam-

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po area. We can design, build, deliver and set up your tank for you and we can then, if you wish, also maintain it for you all year round. No one else does that around here.” Pet lovers if you want to see a new pet shop inspiring in design and layout and equipped

with state of the art fish tanks and exotic pets with all varieties of pet foods and ancillary equipment, go down to this amazing new shop at 17 Fish Market Lane, just a few doors down from Ocean Heights and check out how a long tunnel, where the Louis Calvente’s Omega Pharmacy used to be, has been

elegantly transformed into a hitech aquarium shop with a lot to offer and lots to see. Their telephone number is 20041247 and they have a Face book page and an app called CityGuide Gibraltar, which can direct you. You can now see a tropical ‘Reef ’ without even getting wet and that’s a first!

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Cambridge Analytica is more than a Data Breach it’s a Human Rights Problem Text By Lorna McGregor (Director, Human Rights Centre, PI and Co-Director, ESRC Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Large Grant, University of Essex) www.theconversation.com

The closure of Cambridge Analytica following the revelations about its use of Facebook data not only points to the need for greater business regulation. It also highlights the importance of thinking more about how people can bring human rights claims in cases like these. The right to a remedy is often overlooked. That’s at least in part because it’s difficult to understand the extent of the harm caused by incidents like the kind involving Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. Data breaches are fairly

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common events, so companies can downplay their seriousness. Consumers, for their part, may have started to see such breaches as normal too. The harm is not immediately tangible and therefore can feel less real. However, in incidents like these, the implications for human rights are serious and pervasive. The harm caused by data breaches is often framed as “just” privacy, as if a breach of privacy is not important. But it’s hard to see how accessing and sharing people’s private thoughts and

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cult, particularly if it has been combined with other data sets. This again highlights the need for regulation to prevent these situations from occurring in the first place.

opinions without meaningful consent isn’t a very serious act. It’s also important to remember that privacy acts as a gatekeeper to other rights. Users’ rights to freedom of thought and opinion and assembly and association are put at risk by allowing their private information to be used against them in an effort to influence their views – including their political opinions. This has serious implications for the functioning of democracy. In these types of situations, the risks to human rights are even greater if data are made accessible or even sold to third parties. Once out there, people’s data could be fed into algorithms to help companies and states make decisions about them. That could be whether or not to grant them a mortgage, provide health insurance or whether a person gets bail when arrested. People’s human rights could be at perpetual risk once their data has been shared, potentially without them even knowing it.

MAKING A CLAIM Under international human rights law, people have a right to make a claim when they have an arguable case that their rights have been violated. If successful, the United Nations says they are entitled

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to a remedy “capable of ending ongoing violations” as well as measures such as apologies, compensation and guarantees of nonrepetition in order to ensure that violations don’t happen again. This means that companies need to offer processes that address the human rights dimensions to a complaint. States also need to ensure that there are bodies, like courts and ombudspersons, available to hear complaints and that victims are supported in bringing a claim, for example, through legal aid. However, the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica incident reveals the significant obstacles people face in claiming their rights. As part of the debate on regulation of technology companies, these obstacles merit more attention and need to be addressed.

Victims can only bring a claim if they know their rights have been put at risk. Facebook reportedly knew of the situation in 2015 and claims that it sought assurances from Cambridge Analytica that the data had been deleted. However, users were only notified once investigative journalists broke the story years later. These delays could in themselves be seen as a human rights issue. States and businesses should be under a clear obligation to promptly notify people if their rights have been potentially affected so that they can bring a claim. Ending ongoing violations is also tricky in a case like this. If data has been accessed, shared or sold to third parties deleting the initial data set will not put a stop to its use further along the chain. Tracing the journey of data is diffi-

Ascertaining the data journey and whether, how and what decisions have been made on the basis of the data is critical for assessing the level of harm and compensation that should be awarded. Where the data journey cannot be fully traced –- and therefore deleted – the perpetuation of ongoing harm can continue into the future, potentially without end. Compensation should therefore not only focus on harm that can be identified already but also take into account potential future harm where the data is still out there. Even if all these issues were addressed, the case of Cambridge Analytica and Facebook highlights the problems of companies closing down. As the chair of the House of Commons Select Committee for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has already noted, it’s crucial that the Cambridge Analytica closure does not result in the destruction of data until investigations are complete; otherwise the level of harm and who is accountable will be difficult to determine.

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Brightmed APP

Bridging Souls and Lands through a mobileFestival Management App This year, ‘BrightMed’ Music and Creative Arts Festival is set to grow to its largest size since its start 7 years ago. The three day event has brought under its umbrella films, talks, conferences and exhibitions, as well as, its Gibraltar World Music Festival. Due to BrightMed’s success in bringing together people from different parts of the world with a common desire to promote unity in diversity and a passion for art, the organizers decided to deploy a dedicated festival management system to help provide visitors, vips, artists, producers, support staff and the international media with all they need to have an exceptional festival experience:

Andy Caras-Altas, from TraffGen said: “BrightMed is a unique and remarkable multi-faceted festival that is attempting to innovate in entirely new ways. The challenges of boutique festivals regarding scale have not prevented BrightMed from embracing digital technology and aiming to give artists, media and of course visitors an experience they simply couldn’t get anywhere else in the world. We are very proud that the TraffGen Festival Management system has been selected to be part of this amazing experience.”

Media: press packs, artist interactions and interview booking. Festival management: everything BrightMed needs to manage all aspects of the front and back of house, media, staff and more.

BrightMed Founder Yan Delgado said: “We have tried to find a holistic system, for managing all aspects of our festival for sometime now and have chosen the ‘TraffGen’ system as it brings all data and tools Visitors and Friends: maps, events into one place. It will help us to raise schedules, offers, and interactive their bar on what a festival can be. activities to help visitors create The ability to use a platform that

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been hard to achieve in the past.”

their own festival content and share it with artists, media and other visitors. Artists: travel info, accommodation, performance info, riders, media engagement, and much more to help their performance be the very best it can be.

provides a personalized, highly curated interaction with, and between festival attendees, is increasingly important; the mobile app has a level of digital engagement that has

To learn more about the events, contact José Luis Martínez at 200 68899, send an email: joseluis@gibraltarproductions.com or visit the website at: www.gibraltarworldmusicfestival.gibraltarproductions.com

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RAF Spitfire

2018 Marks the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Royal Air Force The 1st April 2018 marked 100 years since the formation of the Royal Air Force; the prelude to the formation of the world’s first independent Air Force was achieved through debates in Parliament and legislation concerning the young air services in Britain from the late 1900s and through the First World War… A few short years after the fledgling flights of aeronautical pioneers Count Ferdinand von Zepplin in 1900 and Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903, MPs began to see the potential of aeronautical engineering and navigation for the purpose of national defence. The Aerial Navigation 30 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Special Committee was appointed by the Prime Minister, Herbert Asquith in May 1909 along with ‘special and adequate funds’ (Hansard HOC 05.05.1909) for the development of this new technology.

Colonel Arthur Lee, later 1st Viscount Lee of Fareham told the House of Commons on 2nd August 1909, “I cannot help thinking that in the very near future it (aerial navigation) is going to be a practical condi-

tion in warfare with which we shall have to reckon”. He showed particular concern in relation to falling behind the technological advancements of other European powers, “we cannot afford to be left behind, but I am afraid that so far there is no doubt…that we have been” (Hansard HOC 02.08.1909). This was with particular reference to France and Germany and the threat that they might cause to national security. As the Marquess of Lansdowne put it to the House of Commons a few months earlier on 23rd November 1908, You have new inventions, greater facilities for concentrating

troops, greater facilities for carrying them across the seas, new modes of navigating the sea, and, indeed, of navigating the air… you have all these things, and I am glad, therefore, to take note of the fact that up to this point His Majesty’s Government are ready to concede freely that the problem of invasion has undergone very great changes. These changes became evident as the First World War progressed and in 1915, the German military used Zepplins to strategically attack Britain’s war effort with air raids on industrial heartlands. The House of Commons discussed numerous issues relating to the air raids, it seems initially in 1915, these were mainly financial, such as ‘compensation to householders and others whose property has been injured by raids of enemy aircraft or warships’, ‘voluntary State insurance against air raids’ and the financial remuneration of women unable to work due to air raids.

Machine gunner in the back of a reconnaissance plane, France, during World War I - One dramatic image shows a pilot dropping a bomb out of his plane by hand during World War I – even before the RAF was formed - Picture of two early RAF bi-planes

During the First World War, Britain’s air power was divided between two forces, the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) and the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), which was operated by the Army. From an early stage of the war, advancements in aerial navigation ostensibly proved their worth in the eyes of the Admiralty achieving high commendation from its first Lord, Winston Churchill in 1915, “the Royal Naval Air Service, which did not exist three years ago, which is already making a name for itself, and which has become a considerable and formidable body” (Hansard HOC 15.02.1915). And, the Under-Secretary of State for War, Mr Tennant said of RFC pilots that, “the British pilot has proved himself on every occasion, I believe without exception,

to be absolutely superior to the German pilot” (Hansard HOC 08.02.1915). Regardless of the validity of Mr Tennant’s opinion, it seems that not all parliamentarians shared his enthusiasm, in February 1916, Lord Oranmore and Lord Browne expressed their concern over what they deemed as German aerial superiority owing to their successful Zepplin raids. The Lords questioned His Majesty’s Government on matters of building British Zepplins and aeroplanes, anti-aircraft weaponry, and the better coordination of forces. It seems that coordination and governance of this new form of military might became an ever increasing issue as the war drew on. The Air Board was formed in May 1916 in an attempt to facilitate better cohesion between the RNAS and the RFC. The military, as a whole, grew on an unprecedented scale; however, comparatively the expansion of the air fleet far surpassed that of the Army and Navy. According to Lieut-Colonel Sir Alan Burgoyne in February 1917, this rapid growth led to continued difficulties in the governance of the air services, even under the authority of the Air Board. Meanwhile, the Germans upped the ante in their raids and began to conduct long-range bombing missions with Gotha aeroplanes. In 1917, South African gentleman and Boer War veteran, General Jan Smuts was commissioned by the Imperial War Cabinet to conduct a review of the British Air Services. He published his report in August 1917, its principal recommendation being “That an Air Ministry be instituted as soon as possible, consisting of a Minister with a consultative Board on the lines of the Army Council or GLOBE MAGAZINE 31

the Admiralty Board, on which the several departmental activities of the Ministry will be represented” (Review of British Air Services, 1917). This review became known as the ‘Smuts Report’ and can be read in full online on the RAF Museum’s website. Smuts deemed that superior governance

and organization of the air services was essential to Britain’s war effort and the significance of air power was only going to increase with time. The Smuts Report paved the way for the passing of the Air Force Constitution Act 1917, which

received royal assent from King George V on 29th November that same year. The Act allowed for the establishment of an independent Air Force and an Air Council. On the 1st April 1918, the ‘RNAS’ and ‘RFC’ amalgamated and the Royal Air Force was born. It was accompanied by the Air Ministry,

A black and white image shows an aircraft used by the 206 squadron during World War One - 100 Years of the Royal Air Force - A squadron of Spitfire planes from the World War II while they docked in Malta in 1944 - The iconic Spitfire A Harrier jump jet is prepared for an operation during the Falklands war - RAF Tornado - First All Female Crew To Fly In Afghanistan

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which maintained responsibility for managing the RAF’s affairs until 1964. It was in the closing year of the First World War, on 1st April 1918, that the Royal Air Force was born from the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal

Naval Air Service. Since then, the RAF has helped lead the world in the development of aviation and air warfare. From the fighters and bombers of the Second World War, through the early jet age and into modern remotely piloted air systems, the last hundred yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; development has been astrono-

mical, and the human story no less impressive. It is plain to see the magnitude of importance that this innovative technology held at this significant juncture in modern warfare in the early twentieth century. Aerial navigation and aviation went from

an underdeveloped, underfunded and largely unknown technology to an independent Force on equal footing to the two senior British services, the Navy and the Army, in little over a decade. Over the past 100 years, the air force has been tested by many conflicts, from the Second World

War to the Falklands, and more recently, the invasion of Iraq, and has proved itself a world leader in the technical prowess of its aircrafts. So today we say happy birthday to the Royal Air Force and hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the next 100 years!

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100 Years of the RAF… and Their Period on the Rock Over the past few weeks, the RAF everywhere has been celebrating its first centenary, and that of course, includes Gibraltar. Here, many activities have taken place observing and celebrating the event...not forgetting food and drink!

Text by Richard Cartwright

Charlie’s Steakhouse & Grill in Marina Bay was the chosen eaterie for more celebrations where menu choices and tipples-a-plenty were clearly on hand and where ‘ambience’ too, was certainly not lacking in the popular restaurant run by General Manager for the past decade, Menno Van den 34 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Broek! That was one event really enjoyed by about 100 guests organised by hard working, former RAF Cpl Teresa James and her team. Recalling some of the milestones and landmarks of the RAF’S past 100 years, Warrant Officer Chris Adams highlighted how Gibraltar was “unique and special” and

promised the RAF was ready to look ahead to the “next 100 years with all guns blazing!” I clearly remember the days when Shackleton aircraft of the RAF’s224 Squadron were stationed here. I recall seeing a full squadron sitting on what is now the civilian aircraft ‘parking’ apron, on the north side of the

airfield. Standing on my terrace in the upper town, I could watch the Sunderland flying boats land in the bay, come in and make their way to their anchorage next to RAF New Camp - where the RAF’s Search and Rescue launches were berthed. (Today, housing complex Montagu Gardens is situated there on reclaimed land). I also recall ‘Battle of Bri-

tain’ celebrations where a number of aircraft would arrive for the occasion and park on the south side of the airfield. Some would open to the public and others would perform aerial displays. In those days, the physical existence of the RAF on the Rock was clearly evident, materially and in personnel. Times move on, as we all know, technology has improved in leaps and bounds and Ministry of Defence cuts are forever threatening. These days RAF Gibraltar is down to a complement of just 31 men and women, Wing Commander John Kane, who’s the Station Commander, tells me. However, Commonwealth and other NATO aircraft periodically arrive for transient stopovers, exercises or other reasons so everyone is kept busy. The station is a joint civilian/military facility with the mi-

litary side located on the southern end apron of the runway. The RAF was founded on the 1ST April 1918 towards the end of the First World War by merging the Royal Flying Corps with the Royal Naval Air Service. At the time,

a Royal Naval Air Service seaplane base was set up on the Rock. After the war, the RAF dropped in size and was used to ‘police’ the British Empire. Then, prior and during the Second World War, it was quickly expanded. Gibraltar didn’t have an airfield until 1939.

The Rock was already an important naval base for the British and an emergency airfield was constructed for the navy’s Fleet Air Arm. Later, with rock blasted from the military tunnels, a runway was built by reclaiming land from the bay and that was the end of the horse racing track and gardens that were formerly there! Another major extension was carried out later to accommodate larger aircraft. It slowly became an RAF domain and RAF North Front opened in 1942 as did RAF New Camp. The Rock’s airfield has certainly had a role to play over the years. A very important one during the Second World War was during ‘Operation Torch’ and the Anglo/ American invasion of North Africa. In 1966 the station beca-

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me ‘RAF Gibraltar’ and in recent decades, the Falklands and Gulf Wars, the Balkans conflict and the Sierra Leone Civil War flair-ups have all counted with the assets of RAF Gibraltar, as well as, the Naval Base or ‘Forward Mounting Base,’ as it is now named. Many will remember the Avro Vulcan parked near the Victoria Stadium Hockey ground at the Southern end of the runway, which had to be removed because of deterioration due to the Rock’s high salt content in the atmosphere. Whilst there, it performed the function of, ‘Gate Guard!’. So the Royal Air Force is 100 years old this year and its involvement in world conflicts have been many...WW2, 1948 Arab/Israeli War, Cold War from 1947/1990, Belize 1975/1994, The Falklands

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War, The Gulf and Balkans wars, and since the start of the new millennium, the Libyan Civil War, ‘War on Terror’ in Afghanistan, and recently, Syria and Iraq amongst other operations, and RAF Gibraltar has undoubtedly played a part, large or small, in some of those encounters... Whilst the celebratory dinner was about to begin, I spoke to Wing Commander John Kane... “Yes, there have been a number of activities over the past weeks to celebrate the centenary and some still to come. We met an RAF veteran coming off a cruise ship: Ray Moore was a navigator at the age of 22 on a Catalina flying boat who got a big surprise...” with some great stories to tell no doubt. As must’ve been the case with Trevor Adams and Colin Jones, who were RAF poli-

cemen on the Rock 60 years ago, back on the Rock noticing many changes celebrating RAF 100. Colin Jones said, “I’m 80 and if I could, I’d join up again!” There were other celebrations too, Maggie Appleton, CEO of the RAF Military Museum in London was on the Rock and spoke about the ‘Hidden Heroes’ and the Rock’s inclusion in the museum. Talks were given in our local schools to learn about the RAF, and perhaps encourage youngsters to choose a career in the service...” We spoke about, STEM – that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – all important for a career in the RAF. We’ve also organised a 100 km running event, a football match and we’re receiving one of only two RAF ‘Batons’ coming to us soon.” Much going on to celebrate RAF 100: The Gibraltar

Government is to grant the Freedom of the City to RAF Gibraltar highlighting ‘the historic and close connection with Gibraltar and its people.’ “We’re very grateful also to those locally, who have helped us during the celebrations,” the Station Commander tells me, “There are many, including the Sunborn Hotel and the Gibraltar Bus Company, who have been great – a big thank you to all of them.” Warrant Officer Chris Adams has the last word as he gets the evening properly started at Charlie’s... “Raise your glasses to those who have served and those who have passed, let us commemorate, and celebrate, and let us be inspired and remember them... ‘Per ardua ad astra’;‘ Through Adversity to the Stars.’ That’s the RAF motto and a toast also to... RAF 200!

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Bindi Irwin Recalls Making Late Father Steve ‘Proud’

Bindi Irwin has recalled the first time her late father Steve Irwin said he was “proud” of her.

Steve Irwin

The 18-year-old aspiring actress is the only daughter of the late wildlife expert, who died in 2006 at the age of 44 after he was attacked by a stingray that pierced his heart and caused him to bleed to death whilst filming documentary series ‘Ocean’s Deadliest’. Steve and his wife Terri were keen to teach their brood, which also includes 13-year-old son Robert, all about their work, and Bindi has now revealed that she had a “special moment” with her father when she first wrestled a crocodile at the age of eight. She said: “I was eight years old ... we caught a female crocodile that we were going to put a tracking device on. This one day on our very last croc trip with Dad, he decided I was old enough to be able to jump on the head of the crocodile. I was this little eightyear-old girl and Dad goes, ‘I 40 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the crocodile as well. He believed in me, and all I wanted to do was make him proud. This was a really special moment and a really special photo.”

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And Bindi says ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ star was “so wonderful” because he wasn’t interested in being remembered, as long as people heard his message about respecting the wildlife around them. believe in you. You can do this, sweetheart.’ “I just remember how excited I was that Dad believed in me to

jump on the crocodile’s head. It was actually our last family photo together, this photo of me holding onto the crocodile’s head and my mom and dad and brother all on

Bindi told ‘Us Weekly Magazine’: “Dad was always so wonderful because he always said, ‘I don’t care if people remember me. I care if people remember my message.’

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Royal Gibraltar Post Office’s Mail Centre on the move And then…. the word came and the Royal Gibraltar Post Office’s Mail Centre, comprising the Parcel Office and Sorting Office, temporarily moved again for the third time in fifteen years; the previous move having been in 2010 from premises at the North Mole to the old NAAFI complex at 45 North Mole Road

On this occasion, the Mail Centre was being moved to allow the demolition of the site to accommodate the new joint school project. The move was carried out over two weekends, with the Parcel Office moving first and having to be closed on Friday 13th April 2018. The Sorting Office was subsequently moved during the weekend of 21st and 22nd April 2018. The new address is Unit E, Admiral Rooke Road, although access to the Parcel Office Counter is from Bishop Caruana Road at the corner with the Women’s Monument roundabout (see photographs & map). The new building comprises two storeys, ground and first floor, with the Parcel Office located on 42 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the first floor. This has presented its challenges; items such as books and magazines, normally issued a green, notificationto-collect-card (referred to as “slips” or “noccs”) are stored on

the ground floor by the actual counter point and, since these are not HM Customs dutiable, are very quickly issued at the counter on production of the green nocc. The rest of the items due

collection, Express Mail Service, Registered, Parcels and Letter Packets, are processed and stored on the first floor. This means that, when one of the noccs for these services is presented at the parcel counter, the relevant information on the nocc has to be transmitted to the upstairs team by the counter staff. These items are then located and sent down to the ground floor via one of three chutes or, if too big, via a hoist. Despite advanced computer support, this system is more human-resource intensive than the one at the previous location. At 45 North Mole Road, when a customer arrived and presented any amount of these noccs at the parcel counter, the relevant items were located and collected by the

same postal officer, meaning that they were all handed over to the HM Customs officer, and thence the customer, at the same time. This is no longer the case, since each mail service is served by its own nocc, computer system and chute; the reality, hence, is that items for the same customer arrive with the HM Customs officer at different times. The system further lends itself to someone, who was in the queue behind you actually being served first. The public suffered rather long queues in the first few days. This, together with the lack of adequate parking and the fact that there is no canopy over the parcel office entrance, were the main customer complaints. The move had been undertaken at breath-taking speed and it was clear that works were still ongoing at the new location when it opened. Vital pieces of IT equipment had still to be installed and some procedures had thence to be temporarily adjusted, with more manual work involved.

on Admiral Rooke Road (see photograph) and we are informed that the canopy is due imminent installation. Queues are down and interviewed customers were much happier with the service. As a Royal Gibraltar Post Office operative was heard to say… “this is our third move. The next time should be our last….. and we will get it right”. We are sure that they will; they certainly have had the practise!

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City Guide - Gibraltar in the palm of your hand

Text by Joe Adambery

That title is the clever slogan for a new telephone app, which promises to get you the best out of Gibraltar. CityGuide is the name of the app, which I just checked on Facebook and it already has fifteen hundred likes. You can get it on Google

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Play or download on the Apple app store and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the brainchild of Keith Victory, who identified a need for a comprehensive modern app for tourists and residents or indeed anyone, who wants to find their way around the Rock. It has a direction finder and, of course, many useful suggestions and shopping tips and places of interest to

visit. Keith is featured elsewhere in Globe Magazine this month as the man behind The Reef, a new aquarium shop in Fish Market Place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well the City guide idea came about when we realised that there was a need for an app, which can help the tourists and the locals

find anything that they need in Gibraltar. There is already something similar in existence along those lines but CityGuide takes it a lot further.” And how is that? I ask Keith. “Well for a start, a tourist coming

into Gibraltar can download the app and find wherever it is that he or she wants to go in Gibraltar at the push of a button. We have GPS incorporated into the map so it’s only a question of checking the map and finding the location you want to go to and set off without any time wasting. It directs you exactly where you want to go.”

At that juncture Jake Julian, also a partner in The Reef and CityGuide venture chips in. “Think of Trip Advisor, and a magazine full of shopping coupons ready in your hands and it doesn’t cost much to be featured on it either.” Keith Victory follows on with “the average cost for a shop in town would be around £150 for a year, which means it’s

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very cheap and it doesn’t cost the visitor or the resident anything. Of course, the app will also direct you to The Reef because it makes sense for us to include our shop.” Jake expands on the uses of the app: “There is an app available to the general public and an app available to the participating business owner, the app for the business owners allows them to manage their own listings and update at any time of the day. Remember it’s a free download to any user here or anywhere in the world. The app offers shopping discounts, special offers, images, ratings and reviews, plus contact details per listing. The idea being to see what value you are going to get before you reach your location. It’s also aimed at the tourist hotspots and behind the app we have MH Bland and Parody Tours. We are now also the official app for the 2019 Island Games, which will be held here in July next

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year. So we advise everyone to download the app now and get the full experience.” Whether it be Jake Julian or Keith Victory that you speak to, both will infect you with

their charm and switched on professional disposition, which was a joy to share with them when I went down to The Reef to check them out for Globe Magazine.

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The Gibraltar International Song Festival Triumphs Again

song in the final twelve pulled out at the last minute for compelling reasons leaving eleven songs to battle it out for the £4,000 1st prize. The show opened with a Gibraltar tourist promo film on a huge screen followed by music student, Karen Suarez with her new single ‘Powercut’. She was back -announced when presenters Claire Hernandez and Nicky Guerrero came on to introduce the Judges. Ruben Cardenas (Chair-Spain) with two locals David Diaz and Lawrence Imossi and Charo Lopez (Spain). The eleven finalist songs were sung and the judges retired to deliberate during an interval where the sold-out audience’s expectations now turned to the Rosario concert, which was being set up swiftly.

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

Our song festival is here to stay and its second incarnation is now in the ninth edition, continuing to grow in stature here and abroad. An eclectic crop of twelve songs from nine countries made this year’s finals. Featuring two songs from Spain, two from Mexico and two from Gibraltar, the other countries represented were Chile, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Columbia and Italy. A confident and gifted vocalist Morea singing a big song from Italy took the top prize but Gibraltar also had a big song and Corrine Cooper masterfully took it to second place with Chile placed third, featuring a bolero sung by Jean Pierre. Best interpreter went to Venezuelan singer Grandpa, who had a clone of the rhythm of ‘Despasito’ to dance to. At the prize giving ceremony Festival, Chairman Joe Carseni pledged that this festival will continue to grow and we have no reason to doubt that promise. The stage presentation was slick and technically ambitious with beautiful lighting backdrops and colourful song information displays, which for some songs also included lyrics in sync with the vocals. The sound was also an improvement, which is a tall order for 48 GLOBE MAGAZINE

a venue such as the Tercentenary Hall. The icing on the cake was a spectacular concert by Rosario Flores and her band, which followed on after the prize giving. Production manager, Dylan Ferro and Director, Joe Cortes deserve to be praised for a job well done. Local band Metro Motel, who had placed a

My notes had tipped the Gibraltar song and the Chile song for a prize, I also had Colombia and the final song by Mexico as contenders, but although I had noted the strong power ballad from Italy ‘Ne ho abbastanza’ (means I’ve had enough!), I had not dared to forecast a clear winner. The judges wrestled with that choice and they came back with Italy, unfortunately the winning song was not reprised as is traditional in song festivals. The Rosario concert then took over the stage and the sports auditorium exploded with a strong ‘Llanito’ welcome for the star. The seductive and fiery ‘Rumbera’ won everyone’s

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heart and then some! She gave us her heart in 14 songs, mostly hit songs and a couple of new ones with two encores following. As in the 2016 GMF, her band was both hot and cool, on tap to her beckoning and Gibraltar responded by chanting many of her lyrics then and now at the Tercentenary Hall. Her final encore was ‘No Dudaria’ a peace anthem by her late brother, Antonio Flores, which created tender moments as did earlier her version of the late Nino Bravo’s ‘Te Quiero Vida Mia’

and her own flagship tune ‘Que Bonito.’ The concert was spectacular and I wouldn’t like to be the one to sit down and think ‘how do I top this next year for the 10th anniversary?’ A huge challenge in prospect, which I’m sure will be met. Denis Valerga, a past winner collaborated with Eddie Adamberry (my brother) and wrote ‘Everywhere You Are I Want to Be’, which was sung by local vocalist Corrine Cooper

and which took the £2,000 second prize. We have to commend the Chairman, Joe Caresni and his team for continuing to upgrade and improve the festival each year. It isn’t perfect yet but we can look forward to a 10th international song festival, which might be. That’s the dream and we always punch above our weight here in Gibraltar! Well done all composers, performers and Rosario- she is truly loved!

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Gibtelecom Launches Sofi The Fully Licensed Digital Entertainment Service has interactive features including a smart remote and flick and fetch features, which lets you continue watching programmes you were watching on the TV on your mobile device and vice versa.

After much anticipation, Gibtelecom announced today the launch of Sofi – its digital entertainment service. Gibtelecom’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Bristow, explained how “Sofi provides an all-round entertainment experience for the Rock. With over 60 channels licensed directly from the studios, easy access on-demand entertainment and support via a dedicated TV support helpline.” Gibtelecom has partnered with Netgem, a leader in TV and entertainment innovation for over 20 years, to develop the Sofi digital entertainment platform. Sylvain Thevenot, Managing Director Netgem UK said “We are pleased to partner with a leading operator like Gibtelecom to deliver the best entertainment experience to its customers. We are excited to bring the distribution of our open entertainment products to the territory of Gibraltar, both on the traditional Set Top Box and through our acclaimed SoundBox”. Senior Marketing Executive, Lianne Azzopardi commented, “there is something for everyone on the Sofi platform. Highlights include being able to get the cinema experience at home with Rakuten TV, which offers the latest releases, thousands of movies and some of the best TV series on demand. There is also a great kids offering which includes Hopster – the UK’s favourite learning and entertainment app; and access to millions of music 52 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tracks and endless playlists from your favourite artists on Deezer.” Gibtelecom’s Chief Operations Officer, Adrian Moreno, commented that “the Company has worked tirelessly over the past year to engage with studios and content providers to also offer a great selection of linear programming. This includes Eurosport, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Disney Channel, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky News, MotoGP, MTV, VH1, BBC World News and more, including various Spanish channels and some channels, which have not previously been available in Gibraltar. Over time we plan to add more and more licensed content”. “For Gibtelecom”, continued Mr Moreno “ensuring that we had a reliable, legitimate, high quality service was key. With piracy crackdowns on the increase throughout Europe it was important to ensure that we offer fu-

lly licensed content to our customers to give them peace of mind that the channels which they enjoy would not be suddenly scrambled or turned off. Additionally we have invested in infrastructure to ensure the highest quality and will be supporting the Sofi service from our 24/7 Technical Assistance Centre. We will also be providing home installation support to customers applying for the service.” Sofi will be available on home TV’s, using a powerful and advanced set top box with a simple and interactive user interface (UI). The UI provides live windows that enable instant and easy viewing of the TV guide, live content and on demand services, and facilitates features such as catch-up and replay as well as customised favourites. You can also view some of the linear channels included in the Sofi package on your mobile or tablet, via the Sofi app, anywhere in Gibraltar. This also

The service will be available to Gibtelecom’s residential broadband customers and will be included as part of the Company’s flagship Monster Bundle product – which currently includes up to 100Mbps home broadband and a mobile plan with 10GB of data, 1000 minutes and 1000 SMS which can be used in Gibraltar or throughout the European Economic Area for only £55 per month. Gibtelecom residential broadband customers who do not wish to subscribe to the Monster Bundle will be able to subscribe to Sofi from only £10 a month. Discounted packages are available for old age pensioners. As part of a launch promotion, customers will not pay any installation fees if applying before 1st July and the first 300 Monster Bundle customers to apply will be eligible to apply for a premium Soundbar version of the TV box as well as receiving a Gibtelecom Monster plush toy whilst stocks last. For more details on the Sofi service or to apply, visit www.sofi.gi. Terms and conditions, help and support, together with guidance are also available on the Gibtelecom website.

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What does FIFA really want out of this World Cup? Text By Simon Chadwick (Professor of Sports Enterprise, University of Salford) www.theconversation.com

mething that an Adidas-sponsored winner of the tournament would help achieve - Germany, Spain or Argentina would fit the bill perfectly.

In Brazil, downbeat football fans are looking towards the imminent World Cup with a sense of foreboding. The last tournament, which Brazil hosted, was a national embarrassment, as they crashed-out in the semi-final against Germany. They don’t want this to happen again. Elsewhere, the mood is rather more upbeat. Egyptians, for example, want the currently injured Mohammed Salah, a newly found symbol of national unity, to put their country back on the global football map. All that most English people want is for the “Three Lions” to avoid the ignominy of yet another premature World Cup exit at the group stage. Whatever the whims and desires of fans, teams and players who will be in Russia this summer, the goals of world football’s most important off-field stakeholders provide an intriguing backdrop. In the four years since Brazil 2014, a group of new commercial partners from China has encircled the Fédé56 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Hitherto internationally unknown brands such as smartphone maker Vivo and dairy company Mengniu will soon have their names scrolling on pitch-side LED screens in Russia. These sponsors want to put their brands centre-stage at one of the world’s biggest sporting events. Selling products is one reason for this, though bringing credibility and legitimacy to Chinese industry is

another. At the same time, the Chinese state and its industrial lieutenants want to press their country’s claim to host a future World Cup. Among other commercial partners, those such as Adidas want a commercial boost from the tournament. The German sportswear company has nevertheless played down the effect the competition will have on its sales, amid widespread international criticism of Russia. Even so, it still sees an opportunity to build its brand, so-

As FIFA’s commercial partners carefully navigate a troubling business landscape, broadcasters face the prospect of falling off a cliff. Since 2014, the Instagram generation has rapidly shifted its content consumption from 90 minutes to 90 seconds. Indeed, recent reports from across the world claim that people are turning away from sport on television. Russia 2018 will therefore be an acid test of just how robust football’s global TV audience is, and of the inroads digital and social media have made into traditional broadcasting territory. FIFA will no doubt be watching with some trepidation, as a large proportion of the organization’s revenues have typically been drawn from broadcasting contracts. Yet this is not the only challenge fa-

in the global spotlight for a month. Following a litany of deviance – ranging from park-bench poisonings to industrial-scale doping in sport and beyond – Brand Russia needs an international makeover. The soft power effect of megaevent hosting would surely seem to be an important goal for Moscow to score as soon as the tournament’s first whistle blows. However, reading the semiotics of Russia’s official World Cup advertising poster actually suggests otherwise. Instead of inducing a warm international glow about the country, the poster implies a statement of nationalist muscularity aimed at a domestic audience that harks back to the Soviet Union’s 1960s heyday.

cing world football’s governing body. The residue of corruption inside FIFA remains, and many in football are still suspicious of its intentions. Although Sepp Blatter has now gone, his successor as president has divided opinion. Gianni Infantino appears to be taking FIFA off in a new direction, and has sought to introduce all manner of changes from enlarging the World Cup to introducing a newly formatted ‘Club World Cup’, which would be

comprised of twenty four of the world’s leading clubs playing each other every four years. Some critics see him less as a radical reformer than as someone who is perpetuating the organisation’s previous failings – while others believe he has been trying to move too far too fast and is intent on imposing his own personal agenda. Indeed, Infantino’s desire to secure FIFA’s financial future is most clearly evident in the way he is looking eastwards in the search for funds.

As the World Cup kicks off, Infantino will also want a successful, trouble-free competition, not least because of worries about Russian hooliganism and the violence that marred Euro 2016. After all, he faces re-election as FIFA president in June 2019.

WHAT RUSSIA WANTS The list of Russia’s tournament wants is presumably lengthy. The president, Vladimir Putin, and his government will be looking to build political capital from being

After the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014, just a few days passed before Russia annexed Crimea. With the country variously engaged in the likes of Syria and eastern Ukraine, a similar post-World Cup incursion into an overseas territory is therefore not inconceivable. Football and politics are not supposed to mix, though given Russia’s place in the world right now it seems inevitable they will be forced to. And, by throwing big money and high stakes FIFA politics into the mix, it somehow seems that we are set for some off-field high tackles and diplomatic yellow cards as the tournament begins. GLOBE MAGAZINE 57

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World Cup: All the Ways Footballers and Fans can beÂ Hacked Text By Conor Deane-McKenna (Doctoral Researcher in Cyberwarfare, University of Birmingham) www.theconversation.com

nation. So if you use passwords or send sensitive information, hackers could steal that data. The ease of setting up public hotspots from phones or other devices means that hackers can have more invasive access without using existing WiFi hubs.

Visitors to the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be eager to enjoy the football and soak up the culture. But safety concerns are lurking in the background of this tournament. Whether it is the threat of abuse, football hooliganism, or falling victim to fraud, many football fans have good reason to be wary. But alongside these traditional threats, travelling fans and players also need to be vigilant of cyber crime. The 2018 World Cup presents a number of opportunities for criminals. There will be those looking to take advantage of the festival atmosphere by stealing money, devices or data from travelling supporters and footballers. With the amount of money stolen through cyber crime expected to double from US$3 trillion in 2015 to US$6 trillion by 2021, the threat is very real. Here are all the ways visiting fans and 60 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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footballers could fall victim to a cyber attack, and the best advice for staying safe.

WIFI To avoid purchasing expensive data roaming packages, many fans will not be using 4G connections. Instead, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll rely solely on free WiFi at their hotel, coffee shops and restaurants. Supporters

eager to refresh scores of important matches, check their bank account, or download maps to the local stadium might need to think twice before using public WiFi. The lax security controls on public WiFi makes it easy for hackers to steal your information while browsing. Taking control of the network, hackers have the ability to see the information sent between the device and the desti-

Some fans will travel to Russia without tickets, either to enjoy the atmosphere surrounding the World Cup or with the hope of obtaining tickets while there. Supporters should be wary in the latter case. Although the public have become more cautious of ticket touts and potential fake sellers, there is still a thriving market online for reselling genuine and fake tickets. This is perpetuated by an increase in the number of website domains registered under the

guise of appearing official. Illicit sites that might be confused with official websites increase the risk and likelihood that some visiting fans might be duped into providing personal and financial information in exchange for tickets. Because many individuals use the same password for all of their accounts, using that same password to log in to a fake site leaves wider personal information at risk.

APPS As supporters update their phones with the latest World Cup apps, data collection remains a significant worry. With seven out of ten smartphone apps sharing data with third-party services, it is therefore paramount that fans are careful about the type of information they share on these apps. Consequences might be that the apps collect information or have access to other folders such as contacts. Fake apps promising the best coverage or ticket deals pose serious threats to personal information stored on devices. Apps that require personal information or more permissions than normal have the potential to steal information.

DEVICES Smartphones, tablets, watches and other devices form an important part of the experience of football. Supporters can check scores, view team line-ups and share their own thoughts on a variety of platforms. Some may choose to take their devices to Russia but leave them in the perceived safety of their hotels, hidden away in the sock drawer or locked in the safe. A worrying concern is phone cloning software that allows the user

to copy a phone, and then gain the ability to intercept calls and texts. Phone cloning technology has become far more readily available.

PLAYERS The potential threats mentioned above apply to the squads themselves and the football associations as a whole. In fact, sports players and football associations have been the victims of cyber attacks before. As a result many countries will be especially concerned with protecting their own players.

Last year in the US, data from 1,200 American football players was stolen in a large cyber hack. The English Football Association has also already fallen victim to a cyber attack. Last summer, it found itself at the centre of a hack, which named a number of footballers, who were cleared to use banned medicines in the 2010 World Cup. The contingent of players, coaches and backroom staff present any number of cyber security challenges. No wonder England players will be briefed by GCHQ regarding

devices and general cyber security.

STAYING SAFE In summary, it’s good advice to avoid using public WiFi where possible – and in cases where there are no options use it sparingly. Apps such as ‘Whatsapp’ boast end-to-end encryption – but even that is no guarantee of safety. Because fake ticket touts are infamous for their ingenuity when it comes to replicating the real thing, ensuring that your tickets come through licensed sources will limit chances of fraud. Using official apps and carefully selecting which links to click on should ensure safety from the majority of cyber threats. Supporters should also keep devices password locked and with them at all times to avoid tampering. The World Cup should be an enjoyable experience, but supporters and fans should remain cautious in the face of a growing number of cyber threats. GLOBE MAGAZINE 61

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England’s Lionhearted Captain “Immaculate footballer, Imperial defender, Immortal hero of 1966; First Englishman to raise the World Cup aloft; Favourite son of London’s East End; Finest legend of West Ham United; National treasure; Master of Wembley; Lord of the game; Captain extraordinary. Gentleman for all time”

On the advent of the 21st edition of the world’s greatest football tournament, we pay tribute to England’s Lion hearted captain. Every visitor to Wembley Stadium, who stands before the majestic bronze statue of Bobby Moore on Wembley Way, can read the above inscription about the man both Pele and Franz Beckenbauer considered a gentleman, friend and the best defender they ever faced. Moore was just 22 years old when he first captained England to a 4-2 win over Czechoslovakia in 1963. He then wore the armband from the summer of 1964 until his final international game almost a decade later, including during the Three Lions’ successful World Cup campaign in 1966. In the same year he became the first footballer to win the coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and received the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

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The defender is undoubtedly one of the greatest players English football has ever produced, wearing the No6 shirt for both England

and his club, West Ham United. In August 2008, 15 years after his death, West Ham retired his shirt number as a mark of respect.

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Focus On Bar/Cafetería Mi Niña

We are presently at ‘Mi Niña’, a bar/cafetería situated at Calle Gerona in the vicinity of La Linea’s Bullring where we have actually come to pay a visit and speak to Karen Hernandez, its proprietor; a young lady with a lot of experience in the catering trade despite her tender years. On conversation, she comments the fact that she opened the Bar/Cafeteria last July, coming up to her first anniversary now. She refurbished it totally, equiping it with a series of upgrades, which were previously lacking under the previous ownership as it had also been a bar. Thankfully, this has helped with the bar presently working at full capacity. Mi Niña opens daily from mid-day straight through ‘til two in the morning from Mondays to Fridays, staying opened an extra 66 GLOBE MAGAZINE

hour on weekends and on festive days. There’s ample parking in the area due to its proximity to the Bullring so driving there should not be problematic. The premises are spacious and modern, where they serve excellent coffees, apperitifs and alcoholic beverages at very decent prices. A curious annecdote is that every Sunday at mid-day, Karen invites her clients to a culinary-sampling event, the contents of which are changed weekly: rice, ‘carnes en salsas’, tripes, meatballs…..and I for one, who has sampled her cooking on various ocassions, can vouch for the fact that it is excellent! At first glance, Mi Niña’s interior is cosy where there are entertainment facilities such as

a pool table, darts facilities and comfortable seating; and outside, there is an enclosed terrace where, with the advent of the summer weather, one can spend many a delightful soirée. Karen comments on the fact that the bar possesses a good clientelle where the atmosphere is pleasant and friendly. In the evenings, the bar fills up with a varied

and cosmopolitan crowd, where drinking, music and dancing is the order of the day! Price-wise, there are no comparisons between ‘Mi Niña’ and other bars, pubs and discos in the area since you can spend a delightful and inexpensive evening! The bar has free ‘wi-fi’ for the clients and various screens for broadcasting all sporting

events (football, tennis, basketball, formua One racing etc). They also have a system integrated in their ‘wi-fi’ system whereby the client, with the use of their mobile phone, can request any particular song or video! Bar Cafeteria Mi Niña is situated at Calle Gerona, 7, Plaza de Toros (Bullring), La Linea, tel: (+34) 690 920 153/.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Hot-Smoked Salmon Salad with a Chilli Lemon Dressing This delicious salad Is thrown together In minutes, to make a fresh, seasonal dish that’s stylish enough for entertaining SERVES: 8 · PREPARATION: 20 minutes · COOK: 10 minutes · INGREDIENTS: 500g new potato - 200g pack asparagus - 250g bag mixed salad leaves (including Young beetroot leaves ans watercress) - Bunch each parsley and mint, leaves picked and roughly chopped - 140g radish, thinly sliced - 8 X hot smoked salmon steaks, skin removed - 4 spring onions, sliced diagonally- FOR THE DRESSING: 3 tbsp lemon juice - 125ml olive oil - 1 tsp wholegrain mustard - 2 red chillies

How to make it 1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 10 mins until tender, adding the asparagus tips for the final 2 mins of cooking. Drain and allow to cool. Whisk together the salad dressing ingredients and then season to taste.. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the potatoes, asparagus, salad leaves, herbs and radishes. Add

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two-thirds of the dressing, thoroughly mix through the salad, then spread the salad over a lar-

ge platter. Break the hot-smoked salmon into large chunks and scatter over the top along with

the spring onions. Finish by pouring remaining dressing over the top.

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1. Three Royal Brides: Lady Di in 1981, Kate Midleton 2011 and Meghan Markle in 2018 - 2. 24 Hour Disco at The Ship With DJ Chris for the BFBS ‘Big Salute’ sponsored by Abacus 3. City Guide App Develops Island Games Partnership – Games Director Kim Chang & City App’s Jake Julian. 4. The Gibraltar National Dance Team held a raffle at Morrison’s on Saturday 2nd June 2018 with the aim of raising funds for their participation at the forthcoming international competitions. 5. Joe Gomez Bumps into ‘El Chiringuito’s’ Cistobal Soria in Gibraltar-where they seriously Looking For CR7?? . 6. Having just won 2nd prize in the Gibraltar International Song Festival 2018; Denis Valerga Commented “Proud of my colleagues Corinne Cooper and Ed Adamberry”. 7. Thank-you Dining 54 for the £100 sponsor for my 12 week Round The Rock Autism Challange

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Team Kempinski Hotel Bahía win the First Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup

The first Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup at the exclusive Kempinski Hotel Bahia attracted over 2,000 spectators on the 19th and 20th of May. International polo teams battled it out over the two-day event to the delight of the spectators. 72 GLOBE MAGAZINE

International players including Patrons, Niclas Johansson,Veronica and Lauran Desmas, Jaspar and Kate Kühlwein and the high level professionals, Jamie Le Hardy, Santí Torreguitar and Hernan Pieres put on an excellent show for the crowds during the two-day event.

The gripping final between Perrier Jouet and Kempinski Hotel Bahía saw both teams competing until the final whistle, with Kempinski Hotel Bahía taking the title in this very closely fought match. Team Perlage, followed very closely behind and

all teams put on a fantastic display of beach polo. The winners were presented with their trophies by the Mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano. The Mayor congratulated Isabel de Borbon and her polo events company, ‘Polo4Ever’ for being the driving force in bringing

beach polo to the Costa del Sol and the principal sponsor, Kempinski Hotel Bahía for their work to bring this innovative sporting event to Estepona, which showcased the town’s capacity to hold first class sporting events. The large crowds agreed that this was an excellent event for both tourists and residents, at-

tracting both polo enthusiasts and locals, who were able to enjoy the action up close. The perfect weather conditions, well-prepared beach and backdrop of mountains and blue skies was the ideal setting for this event and the Mayor of Estepona has committed to host the event in the municipality for many years to come. Following the matches, there were two glamourous events at the new beachside restaurant, the Spiler Beach Club, which attracted the crème de la crème of the Costa del Sol society including Countess Gunilla Bismarck, Princess Bea Auersperg, Princess María and Prince Pablo Von Hohenlohe with their daughters Allegra and Cecilia. Beach polo is an innovative version of traditional polo being played on smaller size sand arenas where the audience can appreciate the fast polo action at close range. The Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup is the only one of its kind in the Costa del Sol and was sponsored by Kempinski Hotel Bahía, Bvlgari, Perrier Jouet, Scapa Sports, Perlage, Ferragamo and Pagani. Carla Lopes, General Manager of the Kempinski Hotel Bahía, commented, “We are very pleased to host and sponsor the “Costa del Sol Beach Polo Cup”. The timing of this event goes hand in hand with the re-opening of the hotel after an extensive redesign and it was wonderful that so many people were able to enjoy the exciting matches and great atmosphere.” Find out more by emailing info@costadelsolbeachpolo.com or visit www.kempinski.com/estepona GLOBE MAGAZINE 73

Kylie Minogue Eyewear Launch 2018 Specs that’ll see you Spinning Around Kylie reveals the second instalment of her eyewear collection

unmistakable ‘K’ tag. To complement the specs, Kylie has for the first time designed a selection of stylish glasses chains in black, midnight blue and dark brown faux leather.

tip, adding that feminine touch.’

Kylie said: ‘After the success of my debut collection, I was so excited to start on the second phase! ‘The sparkle detail I’ve included in a few of the frames means they can be easily switched from daytime wear to night-time. We’ve also continued the inclusion of petite sizes and introduced some larger sizes so there really is something for everyone.’

Fever ‘I love the splash of cyan combined with the brown/gold marbled effect on these raised teacup-shaped frames. They are perfect for any wardrobe and make for a comfortable everyday essential.’

KYLIE’S TOP PICKS INCLUDE: Pop superstar, fashion icon and designer Kylie Minogue has unveiled the latest additions to her eyewear collection, which are available exclusively at Specsavers Opticas. Each new pair in the Kylie Minogue Eyewear collection takes its name from one of her classic tracks, including All The Lovers and Spinning Around. The six 74 GLOBE MAGAZINE

glasses, two fashion-tinted glasses and one sunglasses frame joined the rest of the glamorous collection in ‘Specsavers Optica’s stores from the 23rd May. With Kylie describing the style cues as ‘reinterpreted retro’, the collection features a chic mix of rose gold, soft pastels and classic monochrome, adorned with delicate Swarovski crystals – and her

Never Too Late ‘Dare to be different with these edgy, angular ‘pilot-style’ glasses which are totally versatile. The rose gold hue on the metal frames is mirrored by the pink marble temple

Love At First Sight Sun Rx ‘These frames are great for adding that little splash of colour to your wardrobe on holiday. The pilotstyle adds a touch of masculinity which contrasts with the rose-tinted lens. These are my favourite - it was love at first sight!’ Find your nearest Specsavers Opticas store by visiting www.specsavers.es

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Olympus: taking photography to the next level and beyond uncannily smooth footage, even when moving the camera around. Beyond this, the camera’s Auto mode has also been reworked so that it attempts to detect movement in the scene, to help it better select the right settings for shooting. Overall it’s a subtle update, but calling it the OM-D E-M10 II Mark II would be silly, even for Olympus.

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III The Olympus OM-D E-M10 III is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds mirror-less camera. It looks like a slightly prettier version of its predecessor and the main changes are to the user interface (UI) and menus, in an aim to make the camera more accessible to relative newcomers to photography. From a hardware point of view, it’s a fairly minor update to the Mark II, with some small adjustments to the ergonomics and a new processor. But the UI changes do make some of its smarter features easier to get at. Key Features: • 16MP Four Thirds CMOS sen76 GLOBE MAGAZINE

sor with no AA Filter • 5-axis image stabilization (4 stops of correction) • TruePic VIII processor 4K video with in-body and digital stabilization • 8.6 fps continuous shooting (4.8 fps with continuous AF) • 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder • 1.04M-dot tilting touchscreen • 330 shot-per-charge battery life (CIPA standard) Beyond the attempts to make the E-M10 III and its more specialized photographic modes easier to use, a more powerful processor brings 4K video shooting. Impressively, the camera is able to offer a combination of mechanical and digital stabilization in 4K mode (most cameras can only digitally stabilize 1080), giving

Although the E-M10 III is the entry level to the OM-D series, it’s a distinctly mid-level camera. Its profusion of direct controls make it a camera with plenty of space to grow into and, even with the work done to ease access to its full set of features, it still feels like a camera aimed at people, who want to do a lot more than just point and shoot.

OLYMPUS PEN E-PL9 The PEN E-PL9 is perfect for firsttime buyers who’ve outgrown a smartphone and just want a camera that reliably captures sharp, well-exposed images, fits in a bag and doesn’t look like a piece of military hardware. Olympus was the first manufacturer to launch a retro-inspired digital camera with the original PEN E-P1 back in 2010. Few were sure at the time about making the leap from SLR to this new compact approach, but now in 2018, many are making that leap. The E-PL series has done well in the past with the ‘vlogger’, blogger and influencer set because of its

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mum shutter speeds of 1/4000sec and 1/16,000sec, respectively. The electronic shutter can also be quickly accessed via the new AP mode on the camera’s top plate. Burst shooting is 8.6fps, which is pretty high for a camera at this end of the market. Switch to the electronic shutter, and then suddenly you have 14fps continuous shooting.

LENS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300MM 1:4.0 IS PRO

PRO quality – no compromises small size, cool retro looks, fun range of Art filters and great image quality. Like the rest of the Olympus PEN series, the E-PL9 is a mirror-less Micro Four Thirds camera, which is aimed at photographers, who have outgrown their ‘smartphones’ or aspiring ‘vloggers’ looking for a simple-to-use, good-quality camera. The PEN E-PL9 is the entry-level model in Olympus’s range, and though it shares the same 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor with the PEN E-PL8, it does offer some modest upgrades over its predecessor. Features & Specifications: What’s new with the Olympus PEN E-PL9 V’s the PEN E-PL8? To start, there’s now 4K video recording at 30, 25 and 24p, and Full HD video can be recorded at 60p. To go along with that 4K video recording is a ‘vlogger-friendly’ 3-inch, 1,040k-dot ‘touchscreen’ that articulates 80 degrees up or 180 degrees down on its bracket for shooting ‘selfies’ and ‘vlogs’. Video is an essential feature in 78 GLOBE MAGAZINE

2018, especially for ‘vloggers’, so the E-PL9’s 4K at 30fps is quite impressive for a camera of this size and price. There’s also a new High Speed Video mode for capturing slow-motion movies, a Clips video mode for capturing 4sec movies and you can also add the camera’s Art Filters and a wide range of other effects to your videos. You’ll also find the addition of Bluetooth connectivity (a first for Olympus cameras), new art filters, more AF points and Oympus’s new TruePic VIII image processor, inherited from the company’s flagship E-M1 Mark III. As well as popular Olympus stalwarts Live Composite and Live Bulb modes, the E-PL9 also adds new Focus Bracketing (shoot up to 999 frames at different focus differentials, which you can merge into a focus stack in your photo editing software), Sweep Panorama, HDR Backlight and Keystone Compensation (for correcting converging lines in-camera) modes. These are included in a new Advance Photo (AP) mode on the E-PL9’s shooting mode dial. Going back to that 3-inch ‘touchscreen’ because that might have

the most appeal to ‘smartphone’ users and those looking to make ‘vlogs’, like other Olympus cameras, the ‘touchscreen’ is articulated, but with the E-PL9 you have the option when pulling the screen out to flip it down 180 degrees. This is handy for ‘selfies’ but it’s also quite useful for shooting ‘vlogs’. When you flip the screen down, the camera’s direct controls become accessible; you’ll see on-screen buttons to stop and start recording, change exposure settings and more. Like the E-PL8, the new PEN E-PL9 uses a 3-axis image stabilisation system to keep your stills and video sharp. You’ll also find 121 contrast detection AF points, compared to 81 on the E-PL8. The E-PL9 offers mechanical and electronic shutters, providing maxi-

The superior quality of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm 1:4.0 IS PRO lens (600mm) is reflected in the beauty of the images you will shoot with this lens. Passionate craftsmanship, advanced engineering and a keen sense of what pro photographers need are all bundled into this high-quality M.ZUIKO DIGITAL PRO lens from OLYMPUS. Like all M.ZUIKO lenses, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm 1:4.0 IS PRO lens is a precision instrument that delivers pristine optical rendering across the entire image – for your nature, sports or nature photography and in any kind of weather. Its silent shooting is also ideal for concert and stage photography.

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Facebook is now a vital part of ourÂ democracy Text By Jakob Ohme (Assistant Professor at the Centre for Journalism, University of Southern Denmark) www.theconversation.com

In a study conducted at the Centre for Journalism at the University of Southern Denmark during the latest Danish national election in 2015, my colleagues and I found that social media played a major role in informing citizens. Unsurprisingly, 97% of Danish members of parliament were maintaining a Facebook profile during the campaign. We found that first-time voters using social media encountered information shared directly by political actors as often as they did from the pages of more traditional news media.

n the wake of the scandal over the misuse of user data by Cambridge Analytica, Facebook has been branded a threat to democracy. But would democracy actually function better without the social networks upon which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to rely? Facebook and other social media platforms play a major role in our political life. Many citizens receive their daily news from social media, while circulation numbers of newspapers and audience shares of news broadcasts are in decline. This is especially true for young citizens. They live in a world in which news is not something they actively have to seek out. Instead, they rely on news finding them, through push mechanisms on social media platforms. Social network sites are also an important space for political discussions and movements such as 82 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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#MeToo or #Marchforourlives. Importantly, political actors use social media as well as citizens. Barack Obama was among the first politicians to embrace it to

contact voters directly ahead of his election as US president in 2008 and it has since become the cornerstone of every serious campaign strategy.

People who used social media as a source of campaign news during election times were more actively engaged in the campaign. They were more likely to attend a political rally, use a vote advice application or discuss politics with their

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peers. Our study suggests that first-time voters’ social media use increased their campaign participation and also helped them to become more certain about their vote – which is an important driver for voters actually turning out on election day. Other studies have shown that using platforms such as Facebook, YouTube or Twitter can help citizens become more politically active. That’s particularly the case for Generation Z and millennials, whose political socialization is tightly connected to the existence of social media networks. Their protest is organized on Facebook, their pictures about a zero waste lifestyle are shared on Instagram – and if they ever contact a politician, they use Twitter to do it. 84 GLOBE MAGAZINE

So campaigns such as #deletefacebook are potentially creating a political information vacuum that we don’t know how to fill. We could hope for the clock to turn back to when single news outlets had greater importance in informing us. But is it realistic to think that generations, who grew up with social media, will find their way back to more cumbersome ways of seeking news once they get rid of Facebook? Or will they instead just tune out?

WHAT’S THE ALTERNATIVE? Political micro-targeting is a powerful – and therefore dangerous – tool. It is extremely worrying that ads have been placed in users’ Facebook newsfeeds based on psychometric data that companies hold about them, with

the aim of influencing their vote decision. Identifying the full scale of this misuse is of course a pressing concern. But there are signs that the network will learn from its mistakes. Appearing in front of the US congress, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg appeared rather more introspective than when he declared, in 2016, that the suggestion Facebook influenced the election outcome was a “pretty crazy idea”. His comments on Facebook’s openness to political regulations and his sympathy for EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) show a growing understanding of the role the network plays in the stability of a political system. Chief operating

officer Sheryl Sandberg’s recent remarks about a paid version of Facebook also address the recent criticism of data-capitalism as social media’s revenue model. But the self-healing powers of big corporations are limited. This willingness to improve needs to be judged by deeds. If a better Facebook is to become a reality, it will have to involve working with legislative authorities and others, including scientists, to give voice to users’ rights and needs. Social media is still relatively young. Facebook and other platforms need a chance to learn from mistakes. Deleting Facebook from our lives may have more serious consequences for democracy than personalized political advertising.

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Miss Gibraltar 2018 will be an “Intimate and exclusive” Event says the Gibraltar Cultural Services The Cultural Services has confirmed that this year’s Miss Gibraltar Pageant will be an intimate, exclusive event held at Grand Battery House, on Saturday 16th June. The Ministry of Culture had already committed to a show

despite there being only three contestants. Organized by Santos Productions, it will be an hour long, with the three ladies featuring in an interview round and in smart, fashion and evening wear. The swimsuit round, this year, won’t be included.

Jennifer Muñoz

Jennifer Muñoz who was the 1st to sign up for Miss Gibraltar 2018 on 21st February FULL NAME: Jennifer Muñoz AGE: 23 STAR SIGN: Pisces OCCUPATION: Asset Management COLOUR OF HAIR: Dark Brown COLOUR OF EYES: Hazel HOBBIES & INTERESTS: I’m a sporty person and enjoy being outdoors. I often go out for a ride on my Long board with my dog.

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Organizers say the event will cater for an audience of 150 and will not be broadcast live. The Miss Gibraltar Office also confirms the show will select one winner, who will be crowned Miss Gibraltar 2018. She will receive a cash prize of £2,000 and a £3,500 clothing allowance,

and will represent the Rock at Miss World in the autumn. The other two contestants, although not placing, will share the £1,500 prize money between them, and will receive a £500 clothing allowance each to accompany Miss Gibraltar in any of her official duties.

Lilly Gomez

Lilly Gomez signed up for the Miss Gibraltar pageant seven days later on the 28th February FULL NAME: Lilly Gomez AGE: 22 STAR SIGN: Pisces OCCUPATION: Legal Assistant and Kids Party Entertainer

COLOUR OF HAIR: Dark Brown COLOUR OF EYES: Hazel HOBBIES & INTERESTS: I have always been passionate about fitness and travel, as well as, raising funds and awareness for Headway Trust and Breast Cancer Support Group.

Star Farrugia

Star Farrugia was the third and final Contestant to sign up for this year’s Pageant FULL NAME: Star Farrugia AGE: 22 STAR SIGN: Aries

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‘Release the Cord’ Charlene Figueras wins Video Category Prize in the 2018 Spring Visual Arts Exhibition 'Winner of the video category in the 2018 Gibraltar Spring Visual Arts Exhibition organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Charlene Figueras’ entry ‘Release the Cord’ pro88 GLOBE MAGAZINE

vides a contemporary expression of the struggle against subjugation. Through the medium of movement (performed by the powerfully, evocative Julia Costa), the clip explores themes of domination, restraint,

pressure and ultimately release (and which can manifest themselves in a myriad of scenarios, including romantic, platonic, parental, filial and numerous other types of relationships). The video climaxes with the

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Prescott Selected as Judge for the European Show Dance Championships Michael Prescott, Honorary Lifetime President of the Gibraltar National Dance Organization and international judge for the world governing body International Dance Organization, has been selected as judge for the European Show Dance Championships. The Championships were held in Genoa, Italy, from 23rd May to 27th May 2018. Gibraltar’s contingent was composed of 4 dancers from four local schools. The National Team participated in the solo piece sections in all the age divisions. Mr. Prescott, who was awarded the IDO Golden Award in November

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2003 for his outstanding work for the IDO since 1981, had the opportunity to witness at first hand the high standards of dance that continues to flourish in Gibraltar and help improve the IDO family. “I am delighted to once again been asked to judge in such a high calibre event. This is one of the biggest European dance events and for Gibraltar to be present, both as an official judge and as a National team, is already a victory,” said Michael Prescott. For further information please contact the GNDO Tel: +350 5800177 or e-mail: gndopress@ gmail.com

What is GDPR and how Does it Affect You? GDPR is designed to bring up to speed the regulations on how personal data is handled in the latest digital era. The regulations primary aim is to give citizens control over their personal data and to ensure that when companies use that personal data, it is used in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. Personal data is required by companies to perform simple tasks like selling you a product or service. An eCommerce company like Amazon or ebay, for example, would require personal data such as your name and address to deliver an order and this is typically collected from you when you place your order online. In accordance with GDPR, such companies now need to explain the legal basis on which they have collected your personal data, when they collected it, what they collec-

ted, how and why they use the personal data and, last but not least, how they protect it. If they shared the personal data with third parties, they have to explain under what legal basis and ensure there is proper security in place, so that information is not mis-used. As a consumer, you have rights to access your personal information held by a company. You also have the right to correct the information, withdraw any consent to use it or even have your personal data deleted. Such companies embrace the new regulations as they firmly believe the legislation will help to build a better more trusting relationship that is completely transparent. The Privacy Notice sent explains in simple and clear language exactly what these companies do with your personal data.

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Second Month at Kunyu Mountain The story of a Gibraltarian studying Kungfu in the Northern Chinese Mountains

Text by Jenson Callejon

My first night was over, interesting experience to say the least...” I better get used to my “mattress” quick cause there’s another 3 months of this!” was the only thing going through my head that night… But I didn’t care because today was the day Rachel, I and some of our brothers were heading to Muping’s “Market Street”, I have always wanted to experience real China, and although I have been to this beautiful country many times, the bulk of my visits have been to Beijing and other tourist destinations; I’m a firm believer that to experience the beauty of a countries’ people you need to get lost deep in the country itself.

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Gloves, hat, facemask, scarf, coat(s), we were ready (for winter in Winterfell), signed our permission slips with our masters and run for over 800m so we wouldn’t miss the bus, a term I use loosely for lack of a better word. The bus ride to Muping (especially during winter) was an adventure all in itself. My first time saw nearly an hour of me sitting on top of a box of fish which was placed on the passenger isle since we were overcrowded, and no more people fitted anywhere, including the front of the bus alongside the driver. During this time, I was to discover the interesting game of stare at the westerner as the driver speeded this tiny, old vehicle through the mountain range and into the city as we usua-

lly held on for dear life. Bright colours, smells, loud imitation Christmas music blaring from speakers, a huge variety of market stalls and shops selling everything from fruit, veg and street food, to clothing, souvenirs and animals. Market Street didn’t have time to sleep. You could find anything here, including the biggest online gaming café I have ever experienced (open 24 hours) as well as a virtual reality room where you can save the Millennium Falcon or kill dinosaurs on a remote Jurassic island. If Market Street didn’t have it, then the SuperDuper mart situated within it surely would, complete with four floors and a gaming arcade.

I feel that at this point I must explain that the students had given nicknames to everything for ease of reference. This included the superduper Mart, the basketball restaurant (as it was next to a basketball court), the nice lady restaurant (owner was a very nice lady), the chicken lady (sold chicken from a cart), and so forth. We spent most of the day in the city visiting all the stalls, trying the most amazing homemade noodle with soup for a mere 50 pence. We sat with the host of the tea shop whilst he performed the tea ceremony for us, we tried a variety of street food and baked local delicacies which then inevitably resulted in my first Chinese public toilets experience. We went back to school late in the afternoon and I spent most of the evening talking to Ka-

rolina about the day she missed as we talked about weight loss plans and what styles of Kung Fu we were going to try. The rest of the weekend was quite uneventful, getting used to the area, getting to know everyone better, hearing the stories and myths of past students; during all of this the excitement of commencing training grew more and more and I frankly couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for Monday morning. ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MONDAY MORNING! I was still not used to the mattress and had only slept approximately four hours but it was 5 am and I was rearing to go. It was time to get up and get ready for morning Tai Chi before breakfast and room inspection. It was cold, very cold this meant many a la-

yer of thin training clothes, getting ready took longer than expected. It was still pitch black as I quickly made my way through the grounds into the gym which had already been occupied since 5am. My first Tai Chi lesson was very relaxing and yet a bit unnerving as I struggled to keep balance and slowly glide through my movements, more reminiscent of an elephant on an ice rink. Straight after my performance of dancing on ice we practiced Qi Gong, we practiced it daily with its different variations such as sitting Qi Gong, Healing Qi Gong, Animal Qi Gong and conditioning. Qi Gong is the art of cultivating and balancing

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Qi (energy) within your body; using certain body postures, movements, breathing and meditation one is able to control and release the flow of energy within one’s body and this allows for healing, conditioning (breaking of bricks, marble and so forth) as well as access to higher levels of awareness. It was recommended to practice Qi Gong on a daily basis so as to maximise its effectiveness. But now it was time for breakfast and then room inspection which meant eating as quick as possible and head back to your room to make sure it was spotless (unless your group was on cleaning duty which meant after breakfast you had to assemble and either clean the grounds or clear the massive accumulation of snow). Room inspections where quite militaristic in nature; you stood outside with your roommate(s) whilst the duty ‘Shifu’ and a translator made their way room by room making notes and observations. If the room was not to standard and previous warnings disregarded, then, punishment was carried out in the form of laying down in press-up position in front of all students and ‘Shifus’ whilst your master struck you below the buttocks with a two metre, one inch-thick staff; a practice, which although happened more regularly than I anticipated it, nonetheless, guaranteed the receiver would learn his or her lesson. 96 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Once room inspection was over I decided to start one of my many healthy habits, I knew I was going to need a lot of water during the day and upon receiving quite a few recipes from different people within the school I decided to concoct my own version of healthy hot water; green tea, cinnamon bark, ginger, lemon, fresh honey (from the Bee Lady) and sometimes a variety of dried Chinese roots and berries. I would refill my bottle multiple times a day to make sure I was well hydrated. It was now time for general assembly and the official start to the week, we all made our way to the gym, dressed in our uniforms and formed together in lines awaiting our masters, remember that I was learning all of this as I went along. Minutes after our arrival all masters and translators lined up, all students paid their respects in a unified voice and salute, headmaster ‘Shifu’ Guo would always welcome everyone and updated us with any changes (with the help of one of the translators). He would discuss the room inspection evaluation and always remind his students of the importance of respect, honour and dedication. After he was done we would break down into smaller groups with our respective masters depending on the style you were learning. I knew that Tai Chi wouldn’t be my main style, so it

was down to Shaolin (what you usually saw in the old Chinese movies) or Wing Chung (in lamest terms…what Bruce Lee studied). Both Karolina and I were unsure which of the two to choose so we were allowed to spend a day in each, starting off with Wing Chung under ‘Shifu’ Guo, the headmaster of the school and Coach Lok, the only non-Chinese to work for the school; coach Lok had already been studying under ‘Shifu’ Guo for over four years and had excelled as a student. Our group was a good size, approximately 21 people, divided into two groups, Wing Chung with Coach Lok and Baji, with ‘Shifu’ Guo, (who also supervised the Wing Chung group and always made sure he would spend time with each student of the two groups and coach them individually). Baji is a style of martial arts featuring explosive, fast-striking, short-range power, which in China, is often referenced as the only system that even the “Gods feared”! (a well-known quote in China regarding the style). Regardless of group, we would still group up and listened to Shifu Guo’s words. We would then perform 10-20 laps of the gym and take our positions so as to begin our warming up and stretching routine which we performed various times a day.

shop with heating, Wi-Fi and home baked food.

As it was Monday it was Forms day and as the newbies within the Wing Chung group we had to start at the very bottom with the basics. This meant learning the first form “Steps and Stances”; a combination of basic moves and stances found within Wing Chung. Although the day had a variety of training and classes most of the training concentrated on Forms and learning a new sequence per new training lesson. Karolina and I were always paired together something we enjoyed to the point that we would train every evening during our free time in order to memorise the forms and different techniques we had learnt that day.

By 7pm Karolina and I were back in the gym going through everything we learnt, helping and supporting each other and pointing out our mistakes, this would become a daily routine not only in the evenings but also during classes and breaks, I don’t know if I would have made it through the first two weeks without her. We would usually train in the evenings out of our own accord between one and two hours and although we wanted to train for longer we needed to get to the showers whilst the hot water lasted (all our heating and hot water was provided via coal) and made sure we were in bed with lights off by 21:30.

After two morning training sessions it was time for my first elective, ancient Chinese acupressure massage class, I couldn’t wait! Our massage ‘Shifu’ had quite a reputation and having had past knowledge on the subject, I was eager to begin to learn. It didn’t take long for me to forge a close relationship with massage ‘Shifu’. This man’s knowledge of the human body and its mechanisms was astonishing. I enjoyed his teachings and classes so much that a few of us even paid for extra weekly lessons with him. The majority of us required his healing hands and full body massages on multiple occasions due to injuries sustained and trust me when I say that I have never experienced anything

like this, something I urge you to try if the opportunity ever arose. After massage was lunchtime, then afternoon training followed by optional Qi Gong (Monday was healing Qi Gong) and lastly time for dinner meaning we were done with official training. After dinner everyone used to take the opportunity to try and do some last-minute laundry, cleaning, or simply chill in the

My first day in Kunyu Shan had come to an end, as I plodded in pain from the shower to my room I could not help but feel a massive sense of accomplishment at my day; I was in pain, it was cold, I knew my “mattress” was waiting for me but I loved it, every minute of it and tomorrow I would finally get to learn Shaolin Kung Fu! But I needed sleep and for the first time in as long as I can remember, I was already in bed by 21:15, dozing off whilst coming to the surreal realisation that this would be my life for the next three months! GLOBE MAGAZINE 97

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Gibraltar Semi Finalists at the 2018 European Showdance Championships

The Gibraltar National Dance Team (GNDO) has returned to the Rock after representing Gibraltar at the European Showdance Championships. The event was staged in Genoa, Italy, with over 680 dancers from 12 countries taking part. The event was organised for the renowned world governing body the International Dance Organisation (IDO). Accompanying the team as Team Captain for this event was GNDO Committee Member, Brenda Yeo. In one of the largest sections of the entire competition, the Junior Solo Female section, 39 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by Noelle Cassano, Chenille Soiza-Brown and Amy Louise Wink. Noelle, Chenille and Amy qualified for the quarter-finals amongst the top 24 junior soloists. Noelle and Amy both finished in 16th place. Chenille qualified for the Semi- Finals finishing in 9th place. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place went to Slovenia. In the Adult Solo Female section,

Gibraltar was represented by Eva Collinson. Out of the 26 entries, Eva qualified for the Semi Finals amongst the top 12 Adult soloists. Eva finished in 11th place. 1st place went to Italy, 2nd place to Slovenia and 3rd place to Norway. The official choreographers for this project were Jade Federico, Sabrina Abudharham, Lauren Montero, Lillian Montero and Genyka Celecia.

Amy Wink

Chenille Soiza Brown

GNDO President Wendy Garro said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take this opportunity to thank Her Majestyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Government of Gibraltar, and the Cultural Grants Committee and the donations through our fundraising programme from the public for making our participation a reality. In Genoa, our dancers faced tough opposition, with many countries providing a very high level of technique and incredible high standards of Show Dance. What these results do, is reinforce the high standards in the IDO. The GNDO is delighted with the remarkable GLOBE MAGAZINE 99

performances from the Gibraltar contingent and would like to thank the dancers, choreographers, and Team Captain Brenda Yeo, for being such great ambassadors for the Rock.”

Eva Collinson

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For the full results please visit: www.ido-dance.com Overall Results: Junior Solo Female – 39 entries Noelle Casino 16th place –

Quarter Final Amy Louise Wink 16th place – Quarter Final Chenille Soiza Brown 9th place – Semi Final Adult Solo Female – 26 entries

Noelle Cassano

Eva Collinson 11th place – Semi Final For more information, contact the GNDO on gndopress@ gmail.com

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Toni and David Willer named as 2018 Slimmers of the Year Gibraltar represent their country in the Cambridge Weight Plan International Slimmer of the Year Awards and be in with the chance to win the grand prize of becoming the Cambridge Weight Plan International Slimmer of the Year. They also win a professional photoshoot to document their amazing new looks and a video of their weight loss journey will be made.

At the Annual Convention of Cambridge Weight Plan Gibraltar and Spain on the 25th of May, Toni and David Willer were named the 2018 Cambridge Weight Plan ‘Gibraltar Slimmers of the Year’. They were given this honour due to their amazing story and achievement of losing over 70kg between them over the last 12 months. They were supervised during their weight loss journey by their Cambridge Weight Plan Consultants Krisanne and Kayron Pozo, who are based at the Specialist Medical Clinic in Gibraltar. 104 GLOBE MAGAZINE

This black tie event at the Hotel La Familia Gallo Roja in El Campello, Alicante was an opportunity for the Cambridge Weight Plan team to recognise the achievement of their Weight Loss Consultants and to award the Spanish and Gibraltarian Slimmers of the Year 2018. It marks the start of a new era for the company, who are now celebrating their second year of trading following an investment buy out from the previous owners. The awards were presented by Andy Jones, CWP UK Export Manager

There were two slimmers shortlisted from Gibraltar and two from Spain, due to their powerful weight loss stories and achievements. During the lead up to the event, a panel reviewed the entrants, shared their stories with the attendees and the favourite was chosen. The votes were combined with the panel’s expert opinions and Toni and David Willer from Gibraltar and Cindy Hincapie Salazar from Spain were named the 2018 Slimmers of the Year. They win a trip to the UK to

Dr David Deardon, Managing Director of Cambridge Weight Plan in Spain and Gibraltar explained; “The Slimmer of the Year Awards is a celebration of the success of our clients who have all lost weight using our products and a chance to recognise the hard work of our team of excellent Cambridge Weight Plan Consultants in Gibraltar. As we all know, being overweight is a serious health risk, which is leading to type 2 diabetes and many other medical conditions. So providing a healthy way to lose the weight and keep it off is very important to us and our slimmers needs to be praised for their hard work, dedication and amazing results for a healthier future.” To find out more about Cambridge Weight Plan visit www.cwpespana.es

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Getting Real About Slimming for Summer! What would you say if I was to tell you there is one magic secret to reaching your weight loss goal? Would you think I was mad? Would you think it must be too good to be true? Well, do you want to know the secret to losing as much weight as you want? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple: GET REAL! Perhaps no one has ever told you this basic truth. Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Before you can get slim you have to get real about your weight, get real about your life, and get real about the goals you set for yourself. First, let me make it clear what slim is not! Slim is NOT just a number on your scales. It is NOT the cover of a glossy magazine. It is NOT Posh, Kate Moss, Liz Hurley or any model of the moment, nor the latest celebrity fitness advisor. SLIM is personal. Slim is unique. Slim is being at the weight that improves your health, your appearance and your quality of life. It is being at the weight that allows you to walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath,

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and it certainly doesn’t require utter starvation to get there. It is being at the weight that looks and feels great on you and that everybody will notice. Slim is the weight that you will be able to achieve. Losing weight is personal. While there is a healthy weight range for every height, the weight within this range that’s right for you is up to you. There is not a magic number that every

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person should reach. In the real world, only one person knows the weight that will work for you, and that’s YOU. Feel the weight loss as it happens, enjoy the weight loss as it happens and decide yourself when you look and feel right. Your summer target weight is a short term goal. Keep focused on it. Our plan will help you slim through the summer months. It will help you

slim realistically, sensibly and healthily. However, you have to slim along with it!

Next, a few minor behavioural changes will help you focus on and enjoy your food:

The first way you can boost your success is in planning. You’ve heard the motto: we don’t plan to fail, we fail to plan. This is never so true as with weight loss. Planning is stronger than willpower! Plan what you are going to eat, when you are going to eat, where and with whom you are going to eat.

Be realistic in selecting the meals from your plan. Include some treats in there and enjoy smaller portions of your favourites. This is healthy eating, not punishment! Eat only at the table, using a smaller plate, if that helps. Eat slowly, concentrate and savour

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your meal, without distractions. Have a glass of water before your meal, this will help you avoid overeating. Eating is to be enjoyed, try not to think negatively about food, especially the foods that you’re trying to cut down on. Concentrate on all the lovely foods that you can eat. Don’t be a slave in the kitchen. In our busy lives, we don’t have time to spend hours in the

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kitchen cooking. The benefit of following a programme is that you can choose the recipebased option when you have more time or the convenience option if you need meals in a hurry. If you don’t have much time try to stick to these guidelines: Keep it Simple. You don’t have to be a domestic goddess to eat well! Some of the best meals are made with just a selection of fresh vegetables, some herbs

and spices and a piece of chicken or fish. Keep it Quick. Use fast cooking techniques, like steaming, micro-waving or stir frying (with soy sauce, not oil!) Spice it up! Most of our kitchens contain only a small assortment of the herbs and spices available. Expanding your spice rack or herb garden is one of the easiest ways to expand your flavour horizons without

expanding your shape! Be brave! Once you’ve got your herbs and spices, use them! Experiment with combinations to heighten flavour and add a new zest to old foods. Top chilli with coriander instead of cheese, replace oily salad dressings with fresh basil and lemon juice or flavour rice with cardamom and cloves instead of salty stock cubes. Now, get going! Get real about slimming this summer!

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The Supercars Trophy Jordan Brown, with a combined score of 57 points. Sam was also runner up in Category 2 and Jordan was the Category 2 winner.

The Med Golf ‘Supercars Trophy’ was contested at the San Roque Club, the home of Med Golf, on Sunday 29th April 2018 in an individual Stableford format. Suitably fortified by a welcome breakfast of hot coffee and bacon rolls, 52 players ventured out onto the New Course to face very unseasonably chilly temperatures and a few early unscheduled showers. The New course was in excellent condition, the greens were receptive and not unduly fast, the early showers soon died away and the sun eventually emerged. So everyone finished in glorious sunshine but, that’s not the full story. By blowing a crosswind over most of the tree lined fairways, the strengthening westerly committed more players to a walk in the woods than they would have planned for and to attempt shots that were not necessarily in their armoury. Not for the faint hearted perhaps but Med Golf players are made of sterner stuff and it failed to spoil the party – although it did make scoring very difficult. The champion of the day, winner of the ‘Supercars Trophy’ and a 60€ Med Golf voucher was Chris 112 GLOBE MAGAZINE

OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): The runner up with a score of 31 points was Sandy Casofski and the winner was David Campbell with 32 points. Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): Sam Broderick was runner up with a score of 28 points and the winner, for the second time running, was Jordan Brown with 29 points.

Warren (handicap 8.4) with 32 points beating David Campbell (handicap 9.0) also with 32 points, on handicap. Note that in Stableford competitions, ties go to the lowest handicap. Chris is no stranger to the podium and also won the best senior prize. David was the Category 1 winner. The best gross score winner was Sandy Casofski with a score of

83. Sandy was also the Category 1 runner up and won a nearest to the pin prize. The best gross score on the par 3s was won by Javi Hunter with a score of one over par and the longest drive was won by Lulu Poroulis striking a blow for the ladies. The best team was Sam Broderick and, for the second time in a row,

Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Nicholas Farr, with remarkable consistency took the winners prize with 29 points having been the runner up last time out and the winner before that. The runner up was Alexei Abramov with 25 points. Nearest the pin winners were: Paul Mosen, Sandy Casofski, Stuart Ferguson and Edmond Edmonds, nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 was Steve Munns and John Hunter was winner of

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nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5. Supercars were thanked for sponsoring the event, all the players were thanked for their support and prizes were presented by Elizabeth from Supercars. The score-

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card draw results prizes donated by Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd and Jyske Bank, who sponsor the Med Golf Order of Merit – namely, a 1 litre bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label and special bottles of Danish beer and two

sleeves of balls each respectively.

FOR MORE NEWS FROM MED GOLF 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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