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Globe Magazine Gibraltar

NOVEMBER 2019

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Nº 199 - NOVEMBER 2019

CREDITS #sitforcalpehouse photographic fundraiser project Photography By GYPT (Gibraltar Youth Production Team) www.youth.gi Front Cover: Sitters: Top Row 1 L-R Lydia Durham, Carmel Khalilian, Louie Figueredo, Kelly Gaiviso, Sebastian Llamas, Gianelle Stagno, Angelique Linares • Row 2 L-R Gail Howard, Molly Gomez, John Napoli, Steven Lawler, Harry Parody, Annabella Torres, Erin Berry • Row 3 L-R Mathew Navas, Aaron Harman, Marie Carmen Garcia, Lorena Rodriguez, Adressa Salgado, Haitam Sellam, Jade Picardo • Row 4 L-R Melody Dignam, Ryan Carter, Paul Gomez, Matthew Stevenson, Darryl Britto, Davinia Torrilla, Nicole Ferro. • Row 5 L-R Paulette Finlayson, Ella Cruz, Vanessa Castle, Jamie Stevenson (King of Calpe House), Julian Felice, Indre Kerilite, Rebecca Figueras. • Row 6 L-R Danielle Duarte, Rajini Purswani, Michael John Alman, JJ Pisharello, Miriam Byrne, Hon Minister Licudi, Mariebel Sciacaluga • Row7 L-R Michelle Olivera, Joelle Baglietto, Heidi Alman Jeffries, Lyndsey Pistorious, Sean Duarte, Charmaine Castle, His Excellency Governor Edward Davis. • Row 8 L-R Tasmin Griffith, Evie Rodriguez, Bella Weir, Leslie Figueras, Louise

GIBRALTAR FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS

BELL & ROSS BRO5

THE RETURN OF SOUL WITHIN: A TRIBUTE TO IRON MAIDEN

EVOLUTION TELLS US WE MIGHT BE THE ONLY INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE

THE SHIP STILL SAILING AT MARINA BAY

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GRAND CENTRAL HOUSE GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

46TH GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION 2019

SIT FOR CALPE HOUSE

THE TENTH GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL SONG FESTIVAL

UNTOLD HUMAN SUFFERING UNAVOIDABLE AS WORLD SCIENTISTS DECLARE CLIMATE EMERGENCY

WHAT TRIGGERS AN ARTHRITIS FLARE

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN

THE BOUNDLESS STORY

WE ARE BOUNDLESS

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS

D 31 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICE

PERFECTIONISM AND BURN-OUT ARE CLOSE FRIENDS – BEST AVOID THEM

LET’S SPEAK VEGANISH

MISS GLAMOUR 2019

INAUGURATION OF RESTAURANTE SUMMUM IN TORREGUADIARO

BELIEVE THE HYPE

THE CATERFOOD TROPHY

Linares Garcia, Hector Llanello, Claire Montado.

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Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians 2020 The annual ‘Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians’ will be taking place from 24th to 28th February 2020. If you play an instrument or enjoy singing, then come along and participate at this festival. The categories of classes include piano, brass, woodwind, percussion, vocal and strings. There are competitive sections in every category where trophies and medals can be won. Classes will be divided into Infant, Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories and you can enter solos, duets, ensembles, or choirs. The NEW Syllabus for 2020 is now out! The closing date for festival entries is Friday 13th December 2019. The festival aims to provide a friendly environment where young people can perform. An experienced UK music adjudicator, from the British and International Federation of Festivals, will provide positive and impartial

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feedback to all performers, at the adjudication weekend, helping to nurture and develop the children’s talents and will be awarding certificates, medals and trophies. Our Gala Concert on Friday 28th February at the John Mackintosh Hall will once again have our adjudicator present to make the final decisions. The adjudicator will invite 6 local performers and 6 international performers to perform and compete for the Local Young Musician of the Year and Best International Musician Bursaries on the Gala Night. The adjudicator will also be adjudicating the top three school choirs competing for the “Best School Choir” as well as three ensembles; making for an exciting finale!

• The Most Promising Local Senior: £250 Bursary • The Most Promising Local Intermediate £250 Bursary • The Most Promising Local Junior: £250 Bursary • The Most Promising Local Infant: £100 Bursary • The Best Local School Choir: £200 Bursary • The Best Local Ensemble: £100 Bursary TROPHIES TO BE WON

BURSARIES AND TROPHIES TO BE WON

• Most Promising String Instrumentalist • Most Promising Brass Instrumentalist • Most Promising Woodwind Instrumentalist • Most Promising Percussion Instrumentalist • Most Promising Piano Instrumentalist • Most Promising Vocal Instrumentalist • Best Performance

• The Young Musician of the Year: £500 Bursary • The Best International Musician: £250 Bursary

If you would like any more information please e-mail: info@gampa.gi Syllabus and entry forms can be downloaded from our website: www.gampa.gi

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Bell & Ross BR O5

Article by courtesy of Watch & Bullion

would need to tick a few boxes. Firstly, it needs to be fairly priced Bell & Ross is a brand that if, compared to their usual models, I may be honest here, has not making it attainable to loyal fans. been much on my mind lately. Then it needs to hold the brand Sure, they have produced some DNA. You need to be able to cool watches like the F1 inspired look at the watch and be able to RS17 which I find to be quite identify it as a Bell & Ross. And good-looking. At $24,200 it is not finally, it must catch the Zeitgeist however in the usual price range in some way, either riding with of B&R and therefore makes it the trend or defining it. too exclusive to be a real hit. For them to release a real banger it So, does the BR05 have the 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ingredients to be a hit? First the price. At just underÂ $5000Â dollars for the steel model with the matching steel bracelet, I feel like it is well priced both for what it is and a Bell & Ross in general. Then the DNA. While much has been said of the design, which we will get into more detail later, for me, it is clearly identifiable as a product of the Swiss brand. The square, airplane inspired design can be found in this watch just

as much as the typical B&R dial with the softly swung numbers and markers matching the hands. And finally, is it modern or trendy enough to capture a critical amount of interest. Well, a Gentra inspired all-steel luxury sports watch is nothing groundbreaking, in fact, this concept is almost half a century old. At twice my age however these watches have lost none of their appeals, arguably being nowadays more popular

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than ever, and I think Bell & Ross did well to show us their interpretation of this design. Bell & Ross released multiple versions of this piece, in Steel or 18k Gold, with an integrated bracelet or a rubber one, or with different dial colours and even a skeletonized version. Let’s be honest, I think most people can agree that both the 18k and the skeletonized version are fairly forgettable. The 18k version fails as it does not pass the aforementioned price test. Not that there is anything wrong with wanting to get this watch in gold, but the fact of the matter is that at that cost most people would choose an upgrade to a

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different brand rather than a different model of watch. And as far as the skeletonized watch is concerned, these types of dials are very hard to do right and unfortunately, I do not think this was executed well enough due to a boring background making this a convoluted mess rather than a tasteful exposé of horology. With the basics out-of-the-way let’s address the elephant in the room here. Is this just another Nautilus clone, and if it is, is that a problem? With similarities so glaring anybody could spot them, I think that yes this could be categorized as a Nautilus clone. At some point, you have to ask yourself though when we have to

stop calling these watches clones and when to consider them as their own category. The fact is this is a very popular way to design a watch, and so I would say that even if you would want to call this piece a clone I do not think that it matters. This is underscored for me by the aforementioned design attributes which clearly distinguish this watch as a Bell & Ross. And on a side note here, running the risk of sounding like “everything that can be invented, has already been invented”, it is becoming every day harder to produce a watch that does not look like at least a little like some other watch that has already been produced. There will always be the Watch

Snobs who try to find the mistakes with any new release that threatens the holy pedestal on which they place their three grail watches. Even though I am not sure that I would personally buy this watch, I think it makes a worthwhile contender at this price range. A tiny problem I personally see with this watch is its size. Sure, 40mm is not exactly a massive timepiece, but the square design makes the watch feel chunkier which is why a millimeter or two less in diameter would allow this to be a great unisex piece. I hope Bell & Ross finds success with this model range and keeps developing it, as I feel like they have a real winner on their hands!

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Evolution tells us we might be the only Intelligent Life in the Universe Text By Nick Longrich (Senior Lecturer, Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Bath)

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Are we alone in the universe? It comes down to whether intelligence is a probable outcome of natural selection, or an improbable fluke. By definition, probable events occur frequently, improbable events occur rarely – or once. Our evolutionary history shows that many key adaptations –not just intelligence, but complex animals, complex cells, photosynthesis, and life itself– were unique, one-off events, and therefore highly improbable. Our evolution may have been like winning the lottery … only far less likely. The universe is astonishingly

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vast. The Milky Way has more than 100 billion stars, and there are over a trillion galaxies in the visible universe, the tiny fraction of the universe we can see. Even if habitable worlds are rare, their sheer number – there are as many planets as stars, maybe more– suggests lots of life is out there. So where is everyone? This is the Fermi paradox. The universe is large, and old, with time and room for intelligence to evolve, but there’s no evidence of it. Could intelligence simply be unlikely to evolve? Unfortunately, we can’t study extraterrestrial life to answer this question. But we

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can study some 4.5 billion years of Earth’s history, looking at where evolution repeats itself, or doesn’t. Evolution sometimes repeats, with different species independently converging on similar outcomes. If evolution frequently repeats itself, then our evolution might be probable, even inevitable. And striking examples of convergent evolution do exist. Australia’s extinct, marsupial thylacine had a kangaroo-like pouch but otherwise looked like a wolf, despite evolving from a different mammal lineage. There are also marsupial moles, marsupial anteaters and marsupial flying squirrels. Remarkably, Australia’s entire evolutionary history, with mammals diversifying after the dinosaur extinction, parallels other continents. Other striking cases of convergence include dolphins and extinct ichthyosaurs, which evolved similar shapes to glide through the water, and birds, bats and pterosaurs, which convergently evolved flight. We also see convergence in individual organs. Eyes evolved not just in vertebrates, but in arthropods, octopi, worms and jellyfish. Vertebrates, arthropods,

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octopi and worms independently invented jaws. Legs evolved convergently in the arthropods, octopi and four kinds of fish (tetrapods, frogfish, skates, mudskippers). Here’s the catch. All this convergence happened within one lineage, the Eumetazoa.

Eumetazoans are complex animals with symmetry, mouths, guts, muscles, a nervous system. Different eumetazoans evolved similar solutions to similar problems, but the complex body plan that made it all possible is unique. Complex animals evolved once in life’s history, suggesting they’re improbable.

Surprisingly, many critical events in our evolutionary history are unique and, probably, improbable. One is the bony skeleton of vertebrates, which let large animals move onto land. The complex, eukaryotic cells that all animals and plants are built from, containing nuclei and mitochondria, evolved only once. Sex evolved just once. Photosynthesis, which increased the energy available to life and produced oxygen, is a one-off. For that matter, so is humanlevel intelligence. There are marsupial wolves and moles, but no marsupial humans. There are places where evolution repeats, and places where it doesn’t. If we only look for convergence, it creates confirmation bias. Convergence seems to be the rule, and our evolution looks probable. But when you look for non-convergence, it’s everywhere, and critical, complex adaptations seem to be the least repeatable, and therefore improbable. What’s more, these events depended on one another. Humans couldn’t evolve until fish evolved bones that let them crawl onto land. Bones couldn’t evolve until complex animals appeared. Complex animals needed complex cells, and complex cells needed

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required a series of adaptations in proteins, pigments and membranes. Eumetazoan animals required multiple anatomical innovations (nerves, muscles, mouths and so on). So maybe each of these seven key innovations evolve just 1% of the time. If so, intelligence will evolve on just 1 in 100 trillion habitable worlds. If habitable worlds are rare, then we might be the only intelligent life in the galaxy, or even the visible universe.

oxygen, made by photosynthesis. None of this happens without the evolution of life, a singular event among singular events. All organisms come from a single ancestor; as far as we can tell, life only happened once. Curiously, all this takes a surprisingly long time. Photosynthesis evolved 1.5 billion years after the Earth’s formation, complex cells after 2.7 billion years, complex animals after 4 billion years, and human intelligence 4.5 billion years after the Earth formed. That these innovations are so useful but took so long to evolve implies that they’re exceedingly improbable. AN UNLIKELY SERIES OF EVENTS These one-off innovations, critical flukes, may create a chain of evolutionary bottlenecks or filters. If so, our evolution wasn’t like winning the lottery. It was like winning the lottery again, and again, and again. On other worlds, these critical adaptations might have evolved too late for intelligence to emerge before their suns went nova, or not at all. Imagine that intelligence depends on a chain of seven unlikely innovations – the origin of life, photosynthesis, complex cells, sex,

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complex animals, skeletons and intelligence itself – each with a 10% chance of evolving. The odds of evolving intelligence become

one in 10 million. But complex adaptations might be even less likely. Photosynthesis

And yet, we’re here. That must count for something, right? If evolution gets lucky one in 100 trillion times, what are the odds we happen to be on a planet where it happened? Actually, the odds of being on that improbable world are 100%, because we couldn’t have this conversation on a world where photosynthesis, complex cells, or animals didn’t evolve. That’s the anthropic principle: Earth’s history must have allowed intelligent life to evolve, or we wouldn’t be here to ponder it. Intelligence seems to depend on a chain of improbable events. But given the vast number of planets, then, like an infinite number of monkeys pounding on an infinite number of typewriters to write Hamlet, it’s bound to evolve somewhere. The improbable result was us.

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The Ship -Still Sailing at Marina Bay

Text by Richard Cartwright

Situated at the hub of Marina Bay just a stone’s throw from the Sunborn Yacht Hotel and at the busy corner with all the other food and beverage outlets is ‘The Ship.’ It’s a bar restaurant, it’s a sports bar and entertainment centre where they have live music, pub quizzes, wine tastings and a host of other convivial activities, which add atmosphere and character to a place that you want to visit often because it can be your local too.

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Globe Magazine was happy to catch up with manager Chris Pendlebury, who was busy at his computer designing his next quiz and other forthcoming autumn delights when we caught up with him. “We shall be six in December and we keep ourselves busy with meal deals every day. Mondays, it’s steak night, Tuesdays we have burgers and there’s always a live football match going on and there’s always cheap beer during matches. Quiz night is on Thursdays and party nights on Fridays. On Saturdays,

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we sometimes have a live band and Karaoke on Sundays so there’s always something going on here.” Chris has many ‘regulars’, who are happy to call ‘The Ship’ their ‘local’ but passing trade and tourist visitors at the Sunborn Hotel across the pier also make it their local, not forgetting office workers, who home in for their drink at the end of their working day. It’s all go at ‘The Ship’ and it’s a small trusty crew that keep it shipshape and hunky dory. There are a handful of crew, who rotate in the bar duties and the same number in the kitchen. “Our mixologists here instruct cocktail making classes, which are quite good value because for £12 you get to try three cocktails, which you make yourself and there’s always the fun of learning something new. We’ve been trying them out and we’re ready to go full on now.” These classes are sure to be quite popular because they can be tailor made for ‘Corporates’ and Chris has little GLOBE MAGAZINE 21

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doubt that they will become even more popular as the word spreads. They are also planning a ‘Christmas Cocktails’ class so get your names down for that one and don’t miss out. “Soon we have the Christmas parties for which we are taking bookings (up to sixty) and we shall be setting the scene with mulled wine available during December when we will also have more live bands on. The Christmas parties work out at just over £20 per head and as always we’ll get quite busy booking them soon.” Now that the beach weather is gone, Sunday lunches get quite popular at ‘The Ship’ and they do a ‘Yorkshire Wrap’ just to

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make things a little bit different. “It’s a giant wrap with a Sunday roast dinner inside, or if you like, another choice of Sunday lunch from our menu. Those wraps are good with lots of gravy.” On that yummy note, we had to wrap up our conversation and let Chris Pendlebury get on with his quiz questions. They give all the money to charity and so far this year, they have given BFBS over £1500, which makes it all worthwhile and on top of the fun and bonding of a pub quiz night it keeps the spirit of ‘The Ship’ uppermost in the minds of the regulars, locals and visitors, ensuring that this icon of Marina Bay bar restaurants keeps sailing for many more charity productive years. For bookings and reservations, you can phone The Ship on 200 60160 or follow them on facebook: www.facebook.com/ theshipgibraltar 26 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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Grand Central House: A Period Haven in the Centre of Town

Luisandro Moreno. Managing Director of Phoenix Real Estate

is appealing in itself, with Grand Central House it is what’s inside that really counts. Upon entering through its large arched doorway you are greeted by stairwells and shared spaces that feature many original period details like marble staircases that add class and authenticity - two things that are rare to find in so many modern apartment buildings.

Text by Luisandro Moreno (Phoenix Real Estate)

If you’re looking to rent a property in Gibraltar and you’re after something a little more authentic than high rise living, then make sure you book a viewing for Grand Central House. Sensitively restored from a 19th Century period building, this development of original, wellappointed homes is located on Engineer Lane, right in the heart Gibraltar’s shopping and business district. History tells us that Engineer Lane famously received its name because it was once the prestigious address of the Commander of the Royal Engineers. While the Commander has long moved from the area,

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the whole street has retained its prestige and still features grand colonial-style buildings. From street level, Grand Central House definitely has some serious ‘kerb appeal’ (apologies for the use of the real estate ‘cliché, but it really does!). Painted the soft,

yet regal, blue, that was common to 19th Century buildings, the building’s facade features intricate ironwork balconies and large arched windows with large wooden shutters that hint to more decadent times. While the outside of the property

And the classic touches continue inside each of the 24 rental properties too. Each selfcontained apartment has taken inspiration from the building’s location and offers a modern twist to the classic colonial look. High quality finishes run throughout and smart use of space paired with slick interior design make even the more compact apartments a

feeling of space. Ranging from studios, one and two-bedroom apartments right through to stunning, maximum luxury penthouses, there are layouts to suit most people (and their different budgets too). With such attention to detail throughout, It is hard to believe that all Grand Central House properties are aimed at Gibraltar’s rental market. For those of you familiar with

Gibraltar, this development’s location is another selling point. Situated just of Main Street, you’d be living in the heart of its old town and just a stone’s throw away from its bustling shops, cafes and restaurants. The developers of Grand Central House have brought something uniquely different to Gibraltar’s rental market; the chance to live with all the modern perks somewhere truly historical.

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18th Gibraltar International Dance Festival 2020

Now in its 18th year, M.O. Productions is inviting entries for participation at the annual Gibraltar International Dance Festival. The Festival shall take place at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre from the 19th to 22nd February 2020. The event is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals and the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation. It is an event open for individuals, groups and academies with the opportunity of performing in various dance categories and styles. The competition is open to everyone, with interest already received by the organisers from various international countries. The event is a qualifier for the IDO World Dance Challenge that will take place in Monterrey, Mexico in July 2020. Prizes include: • M.O. Productions Bursary Award: £700 and Trophy • M.O. Productions Best Female Dancer of the Festival: £250 and Trophy • M.O. Productions Best Male Dancer of the Festival: £250 and Trophy • M.O. Productions Sussex Award Flight and accommodation to participate at the 2021 Sussex Festival of Song and Dance, in Brighton • M.O. Productions Best Choreographer: £150 and Trophy • Lawrence Robles Award for the Most Promising Infant: £150 and Trophy Entry forms and conditions are available from: • Dance schools 30 GLOBE MAGAZINE

• On Pointe Dance School at Casemates Square Closing date for entries is Thursday 19th December 2019. Further information on email: mopro@gmail.com

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46th Gibraltar International Art Exhibition 2019

The Rudesindo Mannia Prize: Bathsheba Peralta ‘Parsons’s Lodge’ Best Gibraltar Theme

The Gibraltar International Art Exhibition, organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services was held at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery. Artists from Gibraltar, Spain and Italy submitted a total of one hundred and three works.

The Ministry of Culture Prize: Sheridan Povedano A Lonley Life Best Young Artist

The Minister for Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Heritage and Culture, The Hon Prof. John Cortes MP officially opened the Exhibition and presented the awards on Tuesday 5th November 2019. Mr Stephen Cox, Royal Academician, carried out the adjudication. The Prize winners were: The Gustavo Bacarisas Prize: Jose Manuel Diaz Pino ‘Corazón Latiente’ 1st Prize

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The Jacobo Azagury Prize: Pepe Baena Nieto ‘Esperando a Pepa’ 2nd Prize

The Leni Mifsud Prize: Ambrose Avellano ‘Offline The Expulsion from Paradise' 3rd Prize

Commenting at the Official Opening of the International Art Exhibition, the Hon Prof. John Cortes said: “This competition provides an opportunity for artists from Gibraltar and abroad to compete and exhibit side by side. This both enriches us culturally and promotes our art outside our borders.” He also thanked all the artists, who participated, and praised their contribution to develo-

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ping Culture in Gibraltar; he acknowledged the Gibraltar Cultural Services’ effort in making the exhibition possible and then went on to welcome Stephen Cox RA, the Adjudicator,

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thanking him in the process for carrying out the difficult task of selecting the winning pieces. He continued “I am certain that you will all enjoy the ex-

hibition and all those other events that form part of our Autumn Cultural Programme. It ties in very well with my plan to promote Culture in and from Gibraltar, about which

I will have much more to say soon.” The Exhibition was opened to the public until Saturday 16th November 2019. Entrance was free.

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‘#sitforcalpehouse’ Photographic Portrait Exhibition The Hon Sir Joe Bossano (in his capacity as Patron of Calpe House) opened the ‘#sitforcalpehouse’ Photographic Portrait Exhibition on 1st October 2019 at the GEMA Gallery in the presence of invited guests, including His Excellency the Governor (Lieutenant General Edward Grant Martin Davis CBE), the Hon. Steven Linares (Minister for Culture, the Media, Youth & Sport) and trustees of the Calpe House Trust. The exhibition celebrated a project delivered by the Gibraltar

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which has raised £9,442.49 so far for the Calpe House Trust. 436 people ‘sat’ for the project, from which 50 portraits were chosen at random out of a hat to display in the exhibition.

Youth Service, which sought the Gibraltar community’s personal and diverse interactions (pho-

tographically captured) with a specially commissioned throne sponsored by EY Gibraltar, and

Joyful Riot (the Gibraltar Youth Service community choir) treated everyone to a few songs at the launch of the exhibition, one of which was ‘Our Home’, the original song written and recorded by local band ‘Afterhours’ as part of the fundraising efforts relating to the purchase of the new Calpe

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House premises at Norfolk Square. The Chairman of the charity, Mr Albert Poggio, thanked the Youth Service for their wonderful undertaking and, in particular Charlene Figueras for taking the initiative in creating this incredible fundraising activity. Mr Poggio pointed out that not only had the campaign raised the impressive sum, it had also increased awareness of the work of Calpe House among the Gibraltar community. A ‘tour’ portion of this project also saw further funds raised by the following local businesses taking the throne to their premises (in exchange for donations) for further interactions by their employees and customers: • EY Gibraltar • Janice hair and beauty • The Look hair and beauty • Blands Travel • Mayfair on Main • Gibraltar University • Bistro Point • Classic Cuts hair and beauty The throne will be on its way to the Calpe House in January 2020, where it will proudly sit along with a coffee-table book including the photographs of all 436 participants. A big thank you to everyone, who has supported this project in any way; the throne is currently doing a tour of our essential services. You can still help us get to £10,000 and beyond by booking the throne for your business (in exchange for a donation) before it leaves for Calpe House at the beginning of next year. For further information please contact the Gibraltar Youth Service on m.zammit@gibraltar.gov.gi 40 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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The Tenth Gibraltar International Song Festival

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

It finally arrived, the ten year anniversary of our music institution song festival. I have said before that we should preserve and continue to nurture this festival because it serves as an important date in our social calendar and it gives our songwriters a chance to compete in home ground against international competition. I can’t quantify what it achieves in international publicity for ‘brand Gibraltar’ but it does come in at a very small fraction of the cost of ‘Gibraltar Calling’ and we are getting a better song festival each passing year. This year it was postponed in the spring and moved to this autumn date, which unfortunately comes after so many recent music shows that it may have caused attendance to fall. This year’s show was technically superb and it was sad to see that many punters stayed away from the show because the Tercentenary Hall

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needs to be full to pack a punch and create the vibe that helps make these occasions memorable. Twelve songs competed for a cash prize of ÂŁ6,000 and a handsome trophy, among the twelve, were two local songs. The show opened with last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning song reprised by Morea from Italy, who was denied her reprise moment last year due to a technical stand off by the Rosario Flores management. She gave a rousing performance this time and then as further reward, went to join the panel of judges. The panel was this year chaired by musician producer and past winner Denis Valerga and also included Jetstream guitarist and past winner Stuart Whitwell, Enna from Spain and her fellow countryman Juan Carlos Arauzo, and the Italian Maria Penino (stage name Morea).

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Andy Coumbes gamely did the presenting honours without a female co-host, which would have made the prize giving ceremony a little bit easier for him as he had to park his script and handle opening envelopes and keep a cool head while smiling too. He came through as he always does, but next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show should benefit from two presenters, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my suggestion. There were song entries from Spain, UK, Mexico, Venezuela and Gibraltar. There was well designed electronic information text on the backdrop to make the stage presentation smart, current and a joy to behold with the excellent lighting and themed electronic backdrops for each song. Sound was impressive and maybe just a tad loud at first but of course a less than half full sports hall which is not a concert venue has to be taken into account.

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The twelve songs were performed without a break and my notes remind me that the winning song ‘Si no estas aqui’ by Ruben Cardenas Castillo and Sara Familiar Ruiz (Spain) sung by Sara Varela crept up on me from nowhere. As many in the hall also thought, a UK entry called ‘Life’ sung by its composer Tony O’ Malley came in second place when it might have come in a clear first. Third placed song was by Monica Gomila and Latvian co composer Kaspars Ansons. ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’ was given a very good reaction when it was announced as third placed. The best interpreter trophy went to Argel Campos from Spain who sang ‘Es por Ti’ which I had placed in my notes as a candidate. The dark horse song for me was ‘El Ritual’ (Mexico) sung by Paulina Pargas. I also have to say that the Venezuelan entry ‘Devuelveme mi libertad’ sung by Jennifer Leon, who delivered a powerhouse vocal, was for me also a contender for a placing. After the prize giving ceremony and interval we were entertained by TVE ‘Operecion Triunfo’ star ‘Chenoa’ who had an excellent band but was not really the big draw ‘universal’ kind on artist who might have sold more tickets. She gave it all without holding back, accounting for her various hits and engaged in chat with the audience, among which were various contingents of her Spanish fans, who clearly enjoyed her more than we did as they were more familiar with her catalogue. She gave us a short acoustic set with her guitarist Alfonso Sanz and showed a ‘Rockier’ side to her otherwise poppy pedigree. A pretty stunning performer who might benefit from being less ‘Rocky’ and more powerhouse vocalist to which she is eminently suited. Wrapping it up - it was a good show overall and definately a notch up technically from last year. There were some continuity issues outside the control of Director Joe Cortes and his team who work hard to bring this iconic show home every year. Chairman of GISF Joe Carseni promised exciting changes for 2020 and as a music writer I welcome the drive and optimism that his team brings to the song festival each year. We can’t win them all but we have to keep trying to please and improve all the time. Those two boxes were happily ticked in my book this time. 48 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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"Untold Human Suffering" Unavoidable as World Scientists declare climate emergency

Unless the world mitigates its actions associated with climate change, “untold human suffering” will be unavoidable, according to a new study signed by a coalition of more than 11,000 scientists in 153 countries.

the production of energy, cutting short-lived pollution emissions, protecting important natural systems, changing food-related practices, shifting economic values, and stabilizing the global population.

Data published in the journal BioScience suggests that current measures are not enough to prevent the looming “climate emergency”, prompting a moral obligation of signatories to "clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat.”

"Mitigating and adapting to climate change while honouring the diversity of humans entails major transformations in the ways our global society functions and interacts with natural ecosystems,” wrote the authors, adding that current global movements are encouraging action from world leaders. “As an Alliance of World Scientists, we stand ready to assist decision-makers in a just transition to a sustainable and equitable policymakers, the public, and the future." private sector in order to realign priorities and track progress. The researchers note that massive, In order to reduce the harm global conservation practices associated with climate change, must take place to replace fossil the authors focus on changes in fuels with renewable energy

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To combat this, the report calls for “major transformations in the ways our global society functions and interacts with natural ecosystems,” highlighting six “vital signs” that should be utilized by

and ensure that fossil fuel stocks remain in the ground. This may be done by eliminating subsidies to fossil fuel companies and by imposing carbon fees, they argue. Additionally, emissions of shortlived pollutants like methane and soot must be scaled back. Doing so could reduce global warming by more than 50 percent in the next few decades. The way in which people interact with the world around them could have a profound impact as well. For example, restoring and protecting ecosystems that have the potential to sequester atmospheric carbon – such as peatlands, forests and grasslands – could help to combat carbon emissions, while preserving mangroves and wetlands could mitigate the effects of rising sea levels and flooding. Behaviours also need to change,

the signatories argue. Reducing reliance on animal products and shifting towards plant-based diets could reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gas emissions that are a byproduct of massive agricultural practices. Additionally, reducing meat consumption would free up land previously used for growing livestock feed to grow food for people. Economic priorities must

shift from a goal of growing gross domestic product to one that maintains long-term sustainability. Lastly, the authors argue that stabilizing the growing global population to no more than 200,000 births per day will help cut back on the use of resources. By comparison, a 2011 estimate projected that 360,000 people are born every day around the world.

There is much improvement in the fight against climate change. The authors say that decreases in global birth rates and increases in wind and solar power, among others, have helped to spur new movements, but there is still much work to be done. "Global surface temperature, ocean heat content, extreme weather and its costs, sea level, ocean acidity, and area burned in the United States are all rising," Ripple said. "Globally, ice is rapidly disappearing as demonstrated by decreases in minimum summer Arctic sea ice, Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, and glacier thickness. All of these rapid changes highlight the urgent need for action." Grassroots movements that are “demanding change” of their political leaders are major progress, yet it is just the beginning, the scientists conclude. GLOBE MAGAZINE 53

What Triggers an Arthritis Flare? Flare triggers are different for different types of arthritis If you have any type of arthritis, you’ve probably lived through a flare. A flare is a period of increased disease activity or worsening symptoms – a time when the medications you normally rely on to control your disease don’t seem to work. Many patients would also add that flares affect many other aspects of their life as well. But why does this happen? According to Joseph Shanahan, MD, a rheumatologist in Raleigh, North Carolina, and assistant consulting professor in the division of rheumatology, allergy, and immunology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, “The first thing I ask when a patient presents with a flare is whether they have been taking their medication as prescribed..” The causes of flares vary by disease – so let’s look at the triggers of each. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a flare can be related to natural variations in the processes that cause inflammation. This means flares can vary in intensity, duration and frequency, but they’re usually reversible – if treated promptly. For most people, the flare risk increases when treatments are tapered or stopped. Other triggers include overexertion, 54 GLOBE MAGAZINE

an infection or weight gain. PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

stress, infection or poor sleep. “Disease-modifying arthritis therapies are NOT cures; they maintain patients (hopefully) in states of low-disease activity or occasionally even remission. But when they are stopped, the disease is likely to come roaring back,” notes Dr. Shanahan. According to a 2009 study conducted by the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology Clinical Trials (OMERACT) RA Flare Group, the danger of untreated RA flares is they can place you at greater risk of joint damage, poorer longterm outcomes, and contribute to worsening cardiovascular disease. So it’s important to listen to your body and be able to

identify a flare when it starts and begin early interventions -such as medication changes (with your doctor) and self-management strategies. OSTEOARTHRITIS Since osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disorder and gets worse over time, it may be hard to tell a flare from disease progression. You might have increased joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. The most common triggers of an OA flare are overdoing an activity or trauma to the joint. Other triggers can include bone spurs, stress, repetitive motions, cold weather, a change in barometric pressure,

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory disease that affects the skin and joints. Nearly 30% of people with the skin disease, psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. Most people with PsA say a psoriasis flare will often precede a flare of arthritis symptoms. Common triggers for psoriasis flares include: • Stress • Injury to your skin • Certain medications • Bacterial infections, specifically strep throat • Other possible triggers: allergies, diet, alcohol intake, smoking and weather changes. Flares and their triggers in psoriatic arthritis have not been studied as much. Researchers in Leeds, England interviewed 18 patients to understand their experiences of flare. According to the 2015 article in Rheumatology (Oxford), their flares were more than an increase in swollen joints, psoriasis plaques or fatigue. They found psychological aspects of their disease -such as social withdrawal, emotional distress, frustration and depression- equally debilitating. Their flare triggers were similar to those for psoriasis and include stress, strenuous physical activity,

a change in medication and the weather. GOUT Uncontrolled uric acid levels trigger crystals to form in and around the joints, causing inflammation and pain in people with gout. Medications can control uric acid levels and over time reduce or eliminate flares. When you first start taking urate-lowering medications -such as allopurinol, fuboxistat, and pegloticase – you may have an increase in flares because of the sudden changes in uric acid levels in your blood. “A common sign that long-term gout therapies are actually working is a ‘worsening’ of disease! That’s why we use colchicine and other anti-inflammatory medications to manage flares when we initiate uric acid-lowering therapy,” says Dr. Shanahan. Consuming high-purine foods like shellfish or beer, becoming dehydrated, experiencing sudden changes in kidney function,

or local trauma to a joint (like stubbing your big toe) can also trigger flares. Taking uratelowering medicines should lessen the likelihood of having a flare due to these triggers. FLARE AWARENESS DEVELOPS WITH EXPERIENCE Regardless of how a flare is defined or triggered in RA, OA, gout, or PsA, experts agree that being aware of how your body feels and how to manage a flare is the best method for limiting the damage it can cause. Understanding your own personal flare triggers comes with experience and can certainly help with flare management. Dr. Shanahan has another piece of advice, “It does help for patients to track their flares, such as in a diary or journal. Not all flares require medical attention, but recurrent mild flares may indicate a suboptimal control of their disease.” If you don’t already have a flare plan with your doctor, call them on first signs of a flare so you can adjust your treatment and gain control of your disease. GLOBE MAGAZINE 55

The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Baked aubergines stuffed with minced lamb Try serving this with a simple cucumber raita or tzatziki and a crisp green salad SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: 20 min COOKING: 50 min plus cooling INGREDIENTS: 4 small or 8 baby aubergines - Vegetable oil for frying FOR THE FILLING: 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling - 1 large onion, finely chopped - 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped - 1 - 2 red or green chillies, according to your taste, deseeded and finely chopped - 1 tsp sugar - 2 tbsp each currants and pine nuts - 1 tbsp each ground cinnamon and garam masala - 1 tsp ground turmeric 225g lean minced lamb - Small bunch coriander leaves, finely chopped (leaving some to serve) - 2 tomatoes, sliced - Lemon slices, to serve HOW TO MAKE IT 1. Heat oven to 200C. Make the filling: Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based pan, add the onions, garlic and

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chillies and cook, stirring often, until fragrant. Add the sugar, currants and pine nuts, and fry until the onions are golden. Stir in the ground spices, season, turn off the heat and leave to cool. 2. Tip the lamb into a bowl. Add the cooled onion and spice mixture, then the coriander, and season. Using your hands, knead the ingredients together until they are well mixed, then set aside. 3. Cut the aubergines in half, keeping the stalk intact. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in the heavy-based pan. Fry the aubergines until they are soft and golden brown all over, about 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place them side-by-side in a baking dish. Using a sharp knife, slit each one lengthways down the middle to form a pocket - don't cut through the ends or the base. Stuff the lamb filling into each one and place 2-3 slices tomato on top of each one. You can prepare the stuffed aubergi-

nes to this stage and chill before cooking, up to a day ahead. 4. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top, cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutess, or until cooked through. Remove

from oven and discard foil. Cook again, uncovered, for 10 minutes until the tomato has lightly caramelised. To serve, sprinkle a little chopped coriander over the top and squeeze over lemon slices.

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What’s Happening Down Town?

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1. A soul within tribute to Iron Maiden. 2. Rosanna Morales standing next to her illustration “Regret” (053) as part of the 46th International Art Competition. 3. Marlboro Man Bob Norris dies at 90. Ironically Bob was a non-smoker all his life!. 4. Steven Bray with Paul Cartwright of BREX-IN fame earlier last month in Gibraltar. 5. CSandra Varela winner of the Gibraltar International Song Festival 2019 receiving Her Prize from Minister Stephen Linares 6. A cheque was presented by the Managing Director, Bruno Callaghan, to Calpe House Patron The Hon. Sir Joe Bossano and Chairman, Albert Poggio. 7. Athletes waiting to come out for The Small Island Games Opening Ceremony.

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The Boundless Story Activated Nuts and Seeds

perfectly-portioned treat guaranteed to keep your energy levels flowing throughout the day.

Cathy Moseley, along with her co-founder Katie Wake, are two passionate foodies, who wanted to create a healthy snack using unconventional flavours. Having previously been street food traders, they needed fuel for themselves when on their feet all their day. As Cathy is a coeliac, this could be particularly tricky given her diet requirements.

WHY IS BOUNDLESS SO HEALTHY? Boundless uses ancient Aztec and Aborigine baking techniques of soaking and baking nuts and seeds to unlock their full nutritional benefits and aid digestion using the F.A.B. method:

Cathy Moseley being a passionate entrepreneur began ‘Boundless’ in an effort to challenge current snacking trends and provide an alternative and unique treat using unconventional flavours previously unheard of in the industry. Amidst the overwhelmingly saturated market of “healthy” popcorn, crisp, and coconut brands, Cathy created an exciting snack that will satiate your munchies without compromising on taste or health. Before Boundless, Cathy ran a street food business and craved healthier snacks to keep her buzzing throughout the day. As a celiac, Cathy always struggled to find snacks suitable for her diet. Using her street food recipes and knowledge of traditional cooking methods, Boundless was born. Packed with flavour, Boundless nuts and seeds pack an energy boost high in protein and fibre for those always on the go. Using herbs and spices from their food truck, and knowledge of Aboriginal cooking methods, 60 GLOBE MAGAZINE

1. FLOOD: the nuts and seeds are drenched in water to start their activation 2. ACTIVATE: the nuts are soaked to remove phytic acid enabling easier digestion 3. BAKE: the nuts and seeds are baked together and seasoned to create their full flavour as you bite into their lighter crunch. This combines for a low sugar snack, which is high in fibre and protein. They are also gluten and soy free, whilst being vegan and coeliac-friendly. they created Boundless - nuts and seed pouches to provide you with an energy boost whilst being high in protein and fibre for busy people. Established in 2017, Boundless, a bold and refreshing new brand, is pushing the boundaries of conventional snacking by delivering

on both taste and health in exciting new ways. Each pack of activated nuts and seeds provides a unique snacking experience through their unusual flavours and satisfying crunch. Boundless fuses fun and flavour through its extremely bright, beautiful, and trendy packaging and provides a nutrient-dense, high fibre and

These funky nut and seed pouches not only look great but really pack a flavour punch. Boundless Nuts & Seeds are made using an activation process that involves soaking the kernels in water to remove phytic acid and kick start the germination process. They are then gently baked with natural ingredients to give a really lovely crisp bite.

We are Boundless Boundless Nuts and Seeds are made using an activation process that involves soaking the kernels in water to remove phytic acid and kick start the germination process. They are then gently baked with natural ingredients to give a really lovely crisp bite

What is so special about activated nuts and seeds? Well carry on reading and we’ll explain. Forget dry roasting and dousing in salt. A better way had already been discovered by our forefathers years ago, namely by the Aztecs and by the Aborigines.

Nature’ had locked away for the growing process. On top of it, you wash away the natural Phytic Acid layer, which hinders digestion. Boundless is lighter on your digestion and more in tune with nature!

Soaking nuts and seeds in water before baking them unleashes a whole bunch of goodness lying in wait inside. Boundless welcome you to our intrepid pursuit of the extraordinary.

When it comes to flavour we don’t hold back. Our gutsy bags of nuts and seeds pack a punch and cause a stir. Activated using ancient Aztec and Aborigine methods and lavished with bold blends and surprising spices… they’re anything but ordinary

When you soak nuts and seeds you activate germination; the sprouting of a seed, which releases all the natural enzymes and amazing nutrients ‘Mother

Boundless offers four delicious flavours in 30g pouches – Cayene & Rosemary; Orange, Ginger & Maple; Tamari & Aleppo and Tumeric & Soaked paprika:

protein with flavours that pack a punch. INGREDIENTS: Almonds, Cashew Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Maple Syrup, Salt, Rosemary (1.6%), Cayenne Pepper (0.4%). (It May contain traces of other nuts, peanuts and sesame seeds. It is Vegan and Gluten Free) CAYENNE AND ROSEMARY ACTIVATED NUTS AND SEEDS A blend of almonds, cashew nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds provide a great dose of fibre and

ORANGE, GINGER AND MAPLE ACTIVATED NUTS AND SEEDS A blend of pecan nuts, almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds provide a great dose of fibre and protein with flavours that pack a punch.

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INGREDIENTS: Pecans, Almonds, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Orange peel powder, Ginger, Maple, Sea Salt. (It May contain traces of other nuts, peanuts and sesame seeds. It is Vegan and Gluten Free) TAMARI AND ALEPPO ACTIVATED NUTS AND SEEDS A blend of almonds, cashew nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds provide a great dose of fibre and protein with flavours that pack a punch. INGREDIENTS:Almonds, Cashew Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Tamari (8.3%), Cider vinegar, Aleppo Flakes (2.2%), Sesame Oil. (It May contain traces of other nuts, peanuts and sesame seeds. It is Vegan and Gluten Free)

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TURMERIC AND SMOKED PAPRIKA ACTIVATED NUTS AND SEEDS

Smoked Paprika (0.4%), Aleppo Flakes.

(It May contain traces of other This blend of walnuts, pump- nuts, peanuts and sesame seeds. It kin and sunflower seeds pro- is Vegan and Gluten Free) vide a great dose of fibre and protein with flavours that pack ‘Boundless’ nuts & seeds are disa punch. tributed in Gibraltar by Nature’s Way of 15D1 North View Terrace, INGREDIENTS:Walnuts, Pum- Devil’s Tower Road Tel: 200 44764. pkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Ma- All Nature’s Ways’ products are ple Syrup, Turmeric (0.6%), Salt, available via the RockHero APP.

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Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Local Musicians

Text by Joe Adambery

An award ceremony into the Gibraltar Live Music Society’s Hall of Fame for inducted musicians past and present was held recently at the Fine Arts gallery. Three bands, Los Peninsulares, The Valerga Brothers and After

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Hours were joined by former music teacher Jose Miguel Gomila and Victor Francis drummer and percussionist from ‘Vibrations’ and were called up to receive their ‘Class of 2019’ plaques from GLMS president David Diaz. The late William Gomez was the first to be no-

minated when the awards were first launched and his family was there to receive the plaque and share the moment among friends and musicians. This was the first open induction ceremony as previously a number of awards had been

presented in smaller intimate gatherings were artists and musicians like the late Lelo and the Levants, the band Jade and the late Hector Cortes had been inducted earlier this year. Musicians, their families and friends listened to the commendations from David Diaz on behalf of

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the GLMS and at their own request, music journalist Joe Adambery introduced the Valerga Brothers in a descriptive background of their fifty plus years musical journey. What made the ceremony relevant and impressive was listening to the thank you speeches of the recipients, who had all served the community over many years in different capacities but always with music and humility at the heart of their valuable contributions. At the end of the awards ceremony

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the first inductee for 2020 was announced and it was to be this writer, who pledged to accept the nomination only to honour past present and the future musicians who will continue to enrich our community for years to come. The ceremony was extensively photographed by Rosie Goodall, who can make available the memorable pictures for family and friends at the special price of ÂŁ5 each. You can also contact her through the GLMS on their Face book page or phone 54031184.

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D31 Property Maintenance Services Home, office, property... they all need looking after. The sun, the dampness and come winter, the heavy rain, all contribute to you having to look after and keep on top of your estate, large or small. D31 are the professionals to get in touch with!

Text by Richard Cartwright

They offer three comprehensive services covering general construction works, cleaning and even gardening. Each service embraces a substantial package of jobs or works you may need doing which are wide ranging from plastering, carpentry, electrical installations, flooring and property maintenance - including exterior power washing to window and carpet cleaning, ironing, and also offer a laundry service and clean-ups of any sort – all of the above and more, offered to commercial businesses, as well as, domestic properties. Onto gardening and again, they will tackle practically everything from keeping your plants and palm trees healthy to garden construction and arrangement of your treasured gardens... The services and tasks undertaken are really too numerous to list: unblocking toilets,

furniture assembling and leaf cleaning are just three examples of the variety of jobs and tasks D31 will take on... “We’re

not just looking at individuals’ homes but also businesses and larger constructions and estates. We look after the apartments Ivan Armijos. CEO

and offices sold or rented by Estate Agent Chesterton’s,” Property Management boss on the Rock, Ivan Armijos informs me, “We have a team of between, 20 and 25 cleaning and construction workers, who are highly skilled. Sarah and Jose manage those teams and are very good at what they do.” D31 or Door 31 will visit you at home for a free consultation and will take on board your specific needs. The visiting professional will assess your requirements to suit your budget and you can ask as many questions as you like to get the right information and arrive at a favourable decision. An estimate will be provided and D31 is proud to offer an extremely fair and affordable price... “And it’s important to point out,” Ivan assures, “that only the most effective eco-friendly products are used and sourced from local suppliers. They are non-hazardous, nontoxic and added to with essential oils.” GLOBE MAGAZINE 71

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Property Maintenance Services is run jointly by Managing Director Enrique Guzman - whose other businesses include ‘Reafina,’ responsible for building the Plata Villa apartments and White Water property on the Upper Rock, other concerns in Germany and regularly visits the organisation on the Rock – and locally based Ivan Armijos, who manages the D31 businesses in Gibraltar. “I am from Ecuador and left when I was 17 to live and work in the UK. I was there for about 11 years ending up in the on-line Gaming Industry programming Poker Strategy.” Ivan tells me Poker ran its course in that respect and came over to Gibraltar and began managing the building now home to D31 situated in Pitman’s Alley just off Main Street next to Mothercare... "Yes, there are many offices and businesses here in this building and at first we looked after the cleaning of the communal areas whilst the respective offices saw to their own cleaning arran-

gements separately and tended to engage our cleaner seeing as she was in the same building!” And that’s when Ivan tells me, D31 latched onto the idea of forming a cleaning company, which slowly grew and grew to become the multi-purpose company it has now become! ‘Pride in the work they do’ could well be their motto as they are dedicated to serve clients – large or small – and pledge to uphold the highest of standards to meet your specific needs. Residential, commercial, construction sites and not forgetting gardens are being seen to by D31 from practically one end of the Rock to the other and are ready to serve you also... Contact D31 at Unit 3.1 – on the second floor – in Pitman’s Alley... Give them a call on 20061251, 56000167 or email admin@ door-31.com ... Ivan will be very happy to speak to you!

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Perfectionism and Burn-Out are Close Friends – Best Avoid Them Text By Thomas Curran (Assistant Professor, University of Bath) & Andrew P. Hill (Head of Taught Postgraduate Programmes, York St John University)

www.theconversation.com

It was Voltaire who said: “perfect is the enemy of the good” – and he should know. A strident critic of existential perfection, Voltaire spent much of his working life attacking the notion of a world imbued by flawless divinity. In Candide, his most influential work, Voltaire describes Professor Pangloss, a devoted follower of Leibnizian optimism – the philosophy that God has created the “best of all possible worlds”. Candide, the muddling pupil of Pangloss, often attempts to reconcile the moral imperfections of his mentor, with the notion of

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perfection. From the sports field, to the classroom, to the office and everywhere in between; perfect performances are the pinnacle – the very definition of success for many. Yet, as Candide discovered, there is an inherent flaw in this logic; for perfection is a standard, which can never be attained and ultimately offers all but misery for those who try. COMMON FEARS: an optimal world, but ultimately despairs. It is only by these failures that Candide is painfully cured of his obsession with perfection.

Fast forward a couple of centuries and the lessons learned by Candide remain relevant today. We live in a world dominated by the pursuit of

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personal standards and harsh self-criticism. It is a common trait, and it is likely that you will know someone with it: a coworker gripped with the fear of making mistakes, a teammate excessively self-critical following a poor performance, or a child brooding about missing a school deadline. These are all defining characteristics of a perfectionist.

of success. Instead, diligence, flexibility and perseverance are far better qualities than perfectionism. Google have taken the bold step to reward failure, in an effort to breakdown the anxieties that inhibit performance – and this may well prove to be extremely productive: not just for innovation, but also staff wellbeing.

We recently conducted research that found perfectionism is closely linked with burn-out. Burn-out is a syndrome associated with chronic stress, which manifests as extreme fatigue, perceived reduced accomplishment, and eventual detachment.

Furthermore, as the pursuit of flawlessness is irrational and crippling, more realistic (but nonetheless challenging) goals are advised. Inevitably these goals will be lower than perfectionists would like – but perfectionists need protection from themselves. Otherwise, workaholism, burnout – and even worse – awaits.

is typically performance-focused – and poor performance carries significant costs which, in the worst case, result in redundancy. When perfectionism takes place in the service of such pressure, the performance outcomes, rather than motivating, are likely to act as triggers of severe stress – exacerbating the fear of failure that is central to the link between perfectionism and burn-out.

What was interesting in our analysis was that the self-conscious thoughts and feelings central to perfectionism, those associated with a fear of imperfection and making mistakes, had a moderate to large positive effect on levels of burn-out. What was even more interesting was this relationship TRAPPED was particularly strong in work settings, when compared to sport Another explanation for the close association of perfectionism and and education. burn-out in work is that employees Our analysis did not identify can sometimes feel entrapped. why perfectionism is particularly This is especially the case in times problematic in work, but there are of economic downturn, when a number of possibilities. Work opportunities to move jobs or

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change career are limited. Such an inability to remove oneself from an increasingly stressful work environment, that is no longer enjoyable, is highly likely to result in burn-out for perfectionists.

As a society we tend to hold up perfectionism as a sign of virtue, of achievement. Yet the story of Candide is revealing; perfection is as elusive as it is captivating. A focus on flawlessness is ultimately self-defeating, and our research points a sharp spotlight on this fact. Balanced working lives and a depressurised environment are likely to go some way to addressing the problematic nature of perfectionism. But, as a society, Organisations must therefore be we too bear a responsibility to clear that perfection is not a criteria challenge this undesirable trait. It is important to recognise that in untangling the relationship between perfectionism and burnout, our findings underscore a broader consensus. That is, perfectionism is a largely destructive trait and its effects must be managed. Many perfectionists feel chronically self-conscious, are gripped with fear and perceive themselves as impostors.

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Let’s Speak ‘Veganish’ “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.”– Mary Anne Radmacher

simple substitutions for easy traditional recipes:

Text by Rosanna Morales

Just like learning a new language, learning to live a new lifestyle will take time. There is one thing for sure - you are never too old, never too late, and never too sick to start learning Veganish.

Replacing milk One of the easiest substitutes is plant-based milk. Next time you make a rice pudding try replacing the dairy milk with almond milk. Use soya milk in your coffee and hazelnut milk on your cereal. Don’t forget to add a few berries, nuts and seeds for an extra boost of nutrition. I’m sure you’ll find the new flavours delicious.

So, let’s speak Veganish… This is the language of gradual change towards a compassionate lifestyle. Embracing this change may be challenging, by the most part, but it will also be for the best. Accomplishing anything great in life requires significant change that pushes us beyond our comfort zones. There are a growing number of Gibraltarians becoming curious about the Vegan lifestyle. Mostly around the health benefits eating plants provides. I’m very passionate about helping people make positive changes that will impact their future health, especially those who are over 50 years of age. By incorporating more plantbased meals into your weekly meals, you can make a huge impact on your health. Try making certain days of the week meatless and in time you will become more creative in the 78 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Replacing eggs Everyone loves a freshly made tortilla. It’s one of the easiest meals to prepare. All it requires is a substitution for the eggs. Simply replace the eggs with chickpea flour and water. Create the same consistency as approximately 6 eggs and follow the traditional cooking process. You’ll hardly be able to tell the difference. (See photo) kitchen. Just because you’re eating less meat, doesn’t mean that your food needs to be tasteless. PLANT-BASED COOKING AND RECIPES Rich in Nutrients and Vitamins

Because plant-based wholefood diets are made up of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, beans, nuts, and seeds, your diet will consist of more fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins than a standard diet. Let’s start with some

Replacing mincemeat Spaghetti Bolognese is a favourite at our place. I simply replace the mincemeat with finely chopped mushrooms. I also replace the mincemeat with mushrooms in lasagne, moussaka and homemade burgers.

Replacing butter Replacing dairy butter in your cakes, biscuits and on your toast is also easy. All you need to do is replace it with plant-based butter or seed oils e.g. sunflower oil or coconut oil. FEELING THE BENEFITS One thing to remember, as you transition to plant-based is to keep away from as many plant-based processed foods as possible. Just because they are free of animal products, doesn’t necessarily make them healthy. You can buy vegan mayonnaise, vegan macaroni and cheese, and vegan burgers etc. - all highly processed and just as unhealthy as chorizo and sausages. However, a whole-foods plantbased diet can be amazing for your health. By eating a wholefood plant-based diet, free from preservatives, antibiotics, injected hormones, trans fats, artificial sugars, GMOs, and other processed foods, your body can truly heal itself. SCIENTIFIC STUDIES Lowers Blood Sugar Levels Vegans tend to have lower blood sugar levels from a plant-based diet. You will even have a 50–75% less risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Because diets are high in fruits and vegetables, people lower the inflammation in their bodies overall. These foods helped to lower their oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. And, this result decreased their chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Lowers Risk of Heart Disease Diets rich in whole grain, vegetables, beans, fruits, and nuts are linked to lowering your blood pressure by 75% and

heart disease by 42%. A plantbased diet has been seen to even reverse our number one killer, heart disease. Both Dr Ornish and Dr McGregor believe and have shown that helping heart disease doesn’t require the latest drug, but instead can be reversed by diet, lifestyle, and exercise. Prevents Certain Cancers Various scientific studies have shown that by avoiding animal products, you can lower your risk of prostate, breast, and colon cancers. By eating more fruits and vegetables daily, you decrease your risk of cancer up to 15%. When you consume a lot of meat in your diet, you end up eating a diet with relatively low fibre. The higher levels of fibre in plants are actually seen to help prevent cancer. Also, meat contains saturated fats and even carcinogenic compounds - these are formed during the cooking process and are linked to the formation of cancers. So if we look at all the benefits a veganish diet provides there is really no reason why you can’t, at least, replace some regular dishes with plant-based versions. Hence you can begin your road to health, on a veganish diet, by taking small steps towards excluding harmful animal products from your menu. Give is a go and try not to give up! I know you will love the veganish change in you. To your health! If you are interested in finding out more about starting your vegan journey, follow Rosanna on her Facebook page Keep Your Light Bright for inspiration and mentorship. GLOBE MAGAZINE 79

Hannah Collado is crowned Miss Glamour 2019 16-year old Hannah Collado, the youngest contestant this year, was crowned Miss Glamour 2019 during the 17th edition of the pageant held for the very first time at the Inceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall Theatre on Friday 11th October last. She was crowned by Miss Glamour 2018 Arianne Tierney; Hannah also won the awards of Miss Friendship, Miss Best Effort and Miss Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Photographs by Mark Galliano

Lorena Cantero was elected 1st Princess and Miss Vogue whilst Janelle Duo was chosen 2nd Princess and Miss Cover Girl. Two other awards presented by Director, Bianca Zammit, and daughter, Sofia Lauren, were given on the night: Miss Catwalk won by Almudena Navarro and Miss Elegant awarded to Miryam Bohorquez. The difficult choice of electing Miss Glamour and her princesses was put in the hands of the five 80 GLOBE MAGAZINE

judges: Miss Glamour 2004 Samantha Enriles, Miss Glamour 2009 Alexandra Enriles, Miss Glamour 2016 Keisha Ballester, Mrs Gibraltar 2018 Kathleen Victory and Mrs Europe 2017 Davinia Baglietto. Once again Glamour Creations achieved another full house, watched by a thrilled and enthusiastic audience. The contestants presented themselves in various catwalk routines: Opening, Presentation, Miss Vogue, Miss Catwalk and Miss Elegant.

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Entertainment for the night was Yalta Dance Studio and over 20 young girls modelling the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 and Christmas 2019 Collections from Little Divas. Since last year, the pageant’s founder, Bianca Zammit,

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decided to step down and passed on responsibilities to one of her loyal helpers and friend, Maxine Cano, who has now taken over as producer of Miss Glamour. Glamour Creations have already raised thousands of pounds in support of various

charities including BabySTEPPs Gibraltar, The Guardian Angel Foundation, Childline Gibraltar, Gibraltar Community Association, Gibraltar Breast Cancer Support, RICC Gibraltar, GBC Open Day, Gibraltar Alzheimer’s & Dementia Society, Corazon

y Vida, Little Smiles Charity, Diabetes Gibraltar, Clubhouse Gibraltar and Action4Schools Sierra Leone. All the shows to date are nongovernmental funded and nonprofit events with the proceeds benefiting local charities.

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Inauguration of Restaurante Summum in Torreguadiaro

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Believe the Hype Hype, Eyewear available now at Specsavers Ópticas

HYPE, one of the UK’s most notorious streetwear brands, is bringing its trend-setting designs to Spain thanks to an exclusive collaboration with Specsavers to create a brand new glasses collection.

and Bav Samani, say: ‘Specsavers just feels natural for us. When you think of glasses, you instantly think of Specsavers. Our partnership is a no-brainer! We are so excited to see this develop and progress into something great.’

This autumn, get ready to be introduced to a range of prescription glasses and sunglasses that channel HYPE’s apparel collections. Distinctive prints, combined with future-focused shapes form the 16-piece #HYPExSpecsavers collection, with prices starting at €129 a pair, making it a musthave for trend conscious glasses wearers.

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Stig Hansen, ‘Specsavers’ head of design and product development, says: ‘HYPE is known for its fresh and fashionconscious designs and we’re thrilled to have them on board.

Styles include classic aviatorinspired styles, bold, yet versatile camo, tortoiseshell glasses with contrasting black sides and classic yet cool matte black sunglasses with a round retro This collection is perfect for the shape. specs wearers who love to stand out by expressing themselves Find your nearest Specsavers through print and colour.’ Ópticas store at www. HYPE co- founders, Liam Green specsavers.es

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The Caterfood Trophy The 2019-20 Med Golf season continued with the second event at the Benalup 5-Star Fairplay Golf and Spa resort on Sunday 27th October 2019. Members, who stayed in the hotel to make it a family weekend, were treated to spacious and comfortable living while the players contested the ‘Caterfood Trophy’ tournament on the recently renovated Par 73 course. The course was in excellent shape with consistent greens and generous fairways while the almost perfect golfing weather played its part in ensuring a great day’s golf. A strong breeze came and went during the day to provide an extra challenge and prevent any run away scores.........almost. Read on! The champion of the day, winner of the Caterford Trophy and a £150 voucher redeemable at Cohen and Massias Jewellers and agents for Tag Heuer, was David Murphy with a great score of 40 Stableford points off a handicap of 17. The blow of a significant handicap cut signalled by David’s win will be softened his qualification to join the other 4 members who had previously qualified for the new and bigger Med Golf Masters in July 2020. David clearly picks his partners well as he also won the best pair this time with Matthew Robinson, having won the same prize at the last event with Ross Harkins - the two-time Category 1 winner. The best gross score of 83 was posted by John Hunter and Hans Henrik Jensen was the best senior with a score of 39 points. Richard Atkinson had the longest 88 GLOBE MAGAZINE

drive, and the best pair, as reported above, with a combined a score of 70 points was won by David Murphy and Matthew Robinson. The best gross score on the Par 3s was Roy Azopardi who also won the best dressed golfer - best in show! OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 13): The winner was Chris Warren who won entry into the Med Golf Masters and the coveted Med Golf Masters shirt as well as a set off balls and tees. Category 2 (handicaps 14 to 21): Ross Harkins repeated his performance at the previous event by winning the Category, this time with 31 points. As he was already qualified for the Med Golf Masters, Ross won a set of golf balls and tees and a 40€ Med Gold voucher. Category 3 (handicap 22 to 30): The winner was Hans Henrik Jensen with a fine score of 39 points. A relatively new member of Med Golf Hans has been quick to qualify for the Masters and wins the coveted Master Shirt as well as the golf ball and tee pack. Worthy of a mention is a very respectable score of 35 points by Dusan Matys. As Dusan was playing as a member for the first time off handicap 28, he could not win a main prize; however, the score will be used to establish his Med Golf handicap and he will be fully eligible in future events. Nearest the pin winners were: Steve Edmunds, Martyn Brown, Nicky

Sanchez, and Dan Lomax. Dan was also nearest to the pin in 2 on a par 4 and Roger Griffiths along with C Manoletta were nearest to the pin in 3 on a par 5.

The prizes were presented by Med Golf ’s Camille Benezrah. Guests are made very welcome at

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all events and are encouraged to join us and enjoy a great day out. While they are not eligible to win the trophy or category prizes, they can win the many mini-competition prizes and even a best guest prize if warranted by numbers. THE MED GOLF MASTERS 2020 Here are the top 20 players, only the top 10 will qualify Darren Anton David Murphy Javi Hunter Ross Harkins Hans Henrik Jansen

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Eddie Diaz Julian Valverde Miranda Grandlund Roy Azopardi Robbie Jones Richard Atkinson Steve Munns Carlo Nuvoletta Sandy Casofsky Paul Nash Joe Sanchez John Hunter Chris Warren Daniel Lomax Matthew Warner These players have qualified for the Masters, as event or category winners

Darren Anton, Roy Azopardi, Ross Harkins, Eddie Diaz, Chris Warren, Hans Henrik Jensen and David Murphy INVITATION Our next event is the ‘Saccone & Speed’ Trophy tournament at Rio Real on Sunday 24th November 2019. Get your name down now with Ian to play in the event: medgolf.events@gmail.com 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.