Madrid matters preview october 2017

Madrid Matters ------- The Guide That's Always With You ------www.MadridMatters.com October 2017 Lifestyle For Fun Out & About Nightlife Events Fashion Travel Motors Sport Gizmos Mobiles What's On Metro Music Health Wellness SPECIAL Cinema FEATURE THE A.E.C.C. & Then Some 100 Day Fundraiser Rock Against Cancer Alfono Dastis

October 2017 Welcome to the premier edition of Madrid Matters, our monthly lifestyle magazine all about Madrid and then some.

Cars, boats, property, money, women, nightclubs, films, TV, gizmos, gadgets, plus the best in getting the most of out living or visiting Madrid: this is just part of what you will find in our easy to carry monthly magazine, with much more information on our website for you to discover.

Over the coming months we will bring you the lowdown on fiestas, fine wine, great cigars, the best nightclubs, events, museums, attractions property, classic and specialist cars, fashion, design, restaurants and cafes, travel, yachts, cruising, night life, music, fun and a much, much more.., It's October and that means Halloween and things that go bump in the night at the end of the month.

And to start us of with our monthly Ultimate Man's Man, this month we feature the very best 007, Sean Connery, who celebrated his 87th birthday on August 25th, 2017.

Welcome to Madrid Matters...

Madrid Matters in both senses of the word: Things that are happening and going on: That what does go on in Madrid, does matter

Madrid Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a cosmopolitan city that combines the most modern infrastructures and the status as an economic, financial, administrative and service centre, with a large cultural and artistic heritage, a legacy of centuries of exciting history.

Strategically located in the geographic centre of the Iberian Peninsula at an altitude of 646 m above sea level, Madrid has one of the most important historic centres of all the great European cities.

This heritage merges seamlessly with the city's modern and convenient infrastructures, a wide-ranging offer of accommodation and services, and all the latest state-of-the-art technologies in audiovisual and communications media.

These conditions, together with all the drive of a dynamic and open society –as well as high-spirited and friendly– have made this metropolis one of the great capitals of the Western world.

It has been populated since the Lower Palaeolithic era, although it was not until 1561 that King Philip II made Madrid the capital city of his vast empire.

The historic centre, also known as the "Madrid of Los Austrias" (in reference to the Hapsburg monarchs), and the spectacular Plaza Mayor square –inaugurated in 1620 and one of the most popular and typical sites in Spain– are a living example of the nascent splendour of the city in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Near the Plaza Mayor is the area known as the "aristocratic centre" where the jewel in the crown is the Royal Palace, an imposing building dating from the 17th century featuring a mixture of Baroque and classicist styles.

Beside it is the Plaza de Oriente square, the Teatro Real opera house, and the modern cathedral of La Almudena which was consecrated in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. The Puerta del Sol square is surrounded by a varied and select area of shops and businesses, and the "Paseo del Arte" art route –whose name derives from its world-class museums, palaces and gardens– are further elements in an array of monuments which includes particularly the Bank of Spain building, the Palace of Telecommunications, and the fountains of Cibeles and Neptune.

Art and culture play a key role in Madrid's cultural life.

The capital has over 60 museums which cover every field of human knowledge.

Highlights include the Prado Museum, one of the world's most important art galleries; the ThyssenBornemisza Museum, with over 800 paintings ranging from primitive Flemish artists through to the avant-garde movements.

And the Reina Sofía National Art Centre, dedicated to contemporary Spanish art and containing works by Picasso, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí and Juan Gris, among others.

Madrid's extensive and beautifully maintained parks and gardens – like the Retiro park, formerly the recreational estate to the Spanish monarchs, the Casa de Campo and the Juan Carlos I park– offer inhabitants and visitors the chance to enjoy the sunshine, stroll, row on its lakes or feed the squirrels, in one of the greenest capitals in Europe.

The importance of its international airport, which every week receives over 1,000 flights from all over the world, its two Conference Centres, the modern trade fair ground in the Campo de las Naciones, and over

80,000 places in other meeting centres make Madrid one of Europe's most attractive business hubs.

But if there's one thing that sets Madrid apart, it must be its deep and infectious passion for life that finds its outlet in the friendly and open character of its inhabitants.

Concerts, exhibitions, ballets, a select theatrical offering, the latest film releases, the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of the best Spanish and international gastronomy, to savour the charms of its bars and taverns... all these are just a few of the leisure options on offer in Madrid.

There is also a tempting array of shops and businesses featuring both traditional establishments and leading stores offering top brands and international labels.

Madrid's lively nightlife is another key attraction of Spain's capital, due to its variety and the exciting atmosphere to be found in its bars, pubs, clubs and flamenco halls.

Other daytime entertainment options include traditional outdoor dances, popular festivities and the San Isidro bullfighting festival, regarded as being the most important in the world.

Coys Rent A Car Mike and Heidi, the owners of Coys Rent a Car are not only celebrating being together for 25 years next year but also the running of their successful car hire business, Coys Rent a Car, for the past 20 years, since 1995. Heidi said `working together for this long is sometimes testing but we must make a great team as it has worked really well for us." The couple, originally from the Midlands, add that they always finish the day with a smile and forget about work when arriving at home.

Mike and Heidi decided to leave their jobs in the UK back in 1995 and seek pastures new in one of the healthiest places in the world where they could eventually raise a family. Back home Mike was a Sales Executive for Peugeot and Heidi was a travel agent so life changed more than just a little when they arrived in Spain although Mike’s history and knowledge of the car industry has always complimented their car rental business.

Coys Rent a Car is an independent car hire company serving the Costa Blanca and including Alicante-Elche and Murcia (San Javier) airports. Based in Torrevieja, Coys Rent a Car do not claim to be the cheapest when you compare prices on the internet, however you can be sure that the price you get quoted will be the price you pay on arrival with no hidden surprises. The company has a very clear pricing structure so as not to confuse the customer as they understand from experience that a happy customer means that their business will continue to prosper even further.

Mike said `we appreciate that hiring a car can sometimes be a confusing experience, we try hard to make car hire simple and as transparent as possible, we are not just offering competitive prices with no hidden charges, we offer the highest of customer service, easy booking procedure, fast replies and most of all quality cars`.

They have an excellent easy to use website www.coysrent-a-car.com Or if you prefer, you can also email them on info@coysrent-a-car.com Or telephone them on (0034) 966 702 816 or (0034) 629 362 764 You can also Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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The AECC exists to help patients, families, volunteers and professionals who work together to prevent, raise awareness, accompany people and support cancer research projects that will enable better diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Sometimes helping the person with cancer is not enough. The aecc translates the voice of society to public authorities, to develop appropriate prevention and cancer control policies.

Colon cancer The Spanish population has more risk of dying from colon cancer depending on where you live. AECC again urges the autonomous regions to accelerate the spread of colon cancer screening.

Cancer Prevention World No Smoking Day, May 31 The National Committee for Smoking Prevention (NPTC), the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC) / Heart Foundation and the AECC come together to point out aspects that still have to improve in our country to achieve a society free of smoking. AECC highlighted in particular the situation of Spanish youth smoking and exposure of minors to smoke in homes as two of the challenges currently addressed. Data provided at the press conference by the AECC:

More than 700,000 Spaniards under 14 are exposed to smoke in their homes (National Health Survey 2011-2012).

8.9% of young people between 14 and 18 years smoke daily and up to 19% of young people between 15 and 24 years (2014-2015).

The age of first use of smoking in Spain stands at 13.5 years. One of the lowest in Europe.

World Cancer Day . Prevent cancer, a possible reality .

AECC notes the poor implementation of health education in Spanish schools .

AECC appeals to the responsibility of all to ensure that Spain is a leading country in prevention .

Cancer Research AECC promotes an international movement for cancer research.

Palliative care AECC participated in the 15th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC), Madrid, 18-20 May 2017 as part of the international panel of experts who discussed the value of volunteering in palliative care.

Everything you want to know about cancer, you can find out something about on their website: www.aecc.es Infocancer The information contained herein has been drafted by professionals aecc, physicians, oncologists, hematologists, psychologists, social workers, etc. and supervised by the National Technical Committee of the AECC , so visitors to their website will not have to worry about the reliability and accuracy of the information we offer, as they work every day to maintain quality.

However, the information provided on this site is not a substitute for medical advice, but is intended to be a supplement or clarify doubts.

There are also pages that are aimed at anyone who is interested in having more information about cancer.

Children and young cancer Information, stories, games and activities for children and youth to help them feel better and understand what is happening to them.

Parents and professionals also have information and practical strategies.

Coping with illness Undoubtedly facing a diagnosis of cancer is a difficult situation, but there are many things that can be done. If you are ill or know someone with the disease you want to read these guidelines guidelines

Treatments Scientific and technological advances in recent years have provided new insights into the emergence, development and growth of cancer.

Living with cancer This section is all about helping sufferers face up to their illness in a healthier way. Living day to day, what's happening all around you, your partner, family, friends ... will all be an important point of support.

Advanced disease Sometimes treatments have not been effective and the disease progresses.

At present the quality of life becomes more important . Given this reality, you know what options are presented, which helps there and then and provides options at how how you can face this situation.

Patients' rights Knowing your rights and obligations as a user of our public health system can help improve the care that is received.

At the end of life The time has come to prepare for death. They try to help you live the last phase of life with serenity, accompanying you if you want and offering you the help you need. And if you lost a loved one, they will support you in the grieving process.

Resources and social assistance As a result of the disease a crisis situation can be compounded with social or economic problems and In this section you will find information about available resources.

All this and a whole lot more is available at: www.aecc.es

100 Days for 10,000 Euros On the 1st of September 2017, Steve Hall will start off on a 100 day virtual tour of Spain.

Yes, a digital tour where he will be viewing the four corners of Spain through the eyes of local hosts and writers. It will be a virtual tour of Spain which should be of interest to thousands already here in Spain and those thinking of coming.

He will be shown what is the very best of Spain and what makes Spain unique. He will be “staying in” favourite but modest hostels in Calatayud and Barcelona and magnificent hotels in Madrid and Ronda.

He will take a look at some of the most exquisite properties on sale as well as the most stunning sunsets and mountainscapes through words, images and video.

He will “mingle” with the tourists in Benalmádena and the locals in Zaragoza. He will “catch” trains and boats and planes and, no doubt, a few ALSA buses.

His company along the way will be the ladies of Costa Women who are “partners” for the tour and the members of www.myexpatsworld.com who will be sponsors.

Notionally, he will be “driving” in the car kindly supplied by Coys of Torrevieja for the journey.

Steve is famed for his staple diet of pizza (the food of the gods) and coffee (the drink of the gods) so I know that Lauren Aloise and her team at Devour Tours will, no doubt, help him to understand the finer points of Spanish cuisine.

The Virtual Tour The journey will start on the first of September in Madrid. It will move north to Bilbao and then west to Galicia. After visiting Santiago de la Compostela at the end of the "Camino" he will go inland through the west of Spain down to Andalucia and Gibraltar before taking the ferry to the Canaries.

A few days later he will return to the mainland, visit Granada, Almeria and Cartagena and then spend time with his friend Keith Nicol in Torrevieja where Steve lived for many years.

He will be at the Expat Spain Exhibition in the Salt City on the 11th/12th November before he goes to the Balearics. On his return to the Levante he will amble up the coast to Denia, Jåvea and Calpe before he arrives at Spain’s third city, Valencia. After a few days in a favourite part of Spain, he's off to finish the tour in Barcelona.

The highlights of this virtual/digital tour will be ironically some "in real life" visits .... in Madrid where he will attend an ACN International Event, the Torrevieja Exhibition where he will be working with Ali Steed from Expat Lifeplan and at and the Writers and Bloggers about Spain Annual Retreat in November. See you there?

Steve Hall

So, what is this journey? Why is he doing it?

At least half a dozen reasons, I am told.

Something of a homage to Spain, a pilgrimage to Spain, if you like.

He has lived here 15+ years and is embarrassed that there are still provinces in the north that he does not “know” despite spending a lot of these years “on the road.”

He aims to raise 10,000 euros (100 euros per day) for the AECC (Spanish Cancer Charity) via Rock Against Cancer Charity Equally over this period, he has had contact with hundreds of ebuddies who he would love to meet. (I wonder how many know how deaf he is!) He is active in a writers’ group and he would like to spotlight their work. One of his friend's is Jorge Varo from Regus and Steve will be visiting every Regus in Spain .....and Gibraltar!

He is a passionate "Remainer" and is fascinated by people's hopes and fears of Brexit. He will be looking for reactions.

He is also planning to walk the Camino del Norte once an injury clears, so this will be great preparation.

Most of all, he hopes that you, the reader, enjoy this 100 day tour of the Kingdom of Spain.

The route is going to take in a lot of Spanish football grounds .....watch this space!

Please follow him as he travels his journey through Spain. The journey will be charted on www.thisisspain.info, www.HotCosta.com and will be shared on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, G+, Pinterest, Instagram, EmpireKred and many other social media channels. At the end of the journey he will produce an e-Book which will be sent to every single supporter. Obviously, this makes it a great opportunity for Tourist Information Centres, town councils, travel companies and even commercial entities to become involved.

Please, shout if you have any suggestions.

In 2010 Steve did a similar journey but this time on a cycle and “In Real Life� as he cycled around the United Kingdom to raise awareness for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

That was a journey of four months and 5000 kilometers. Then in 2015 he did a 90 Day Virtual Tour of Spain that was very successful on every level. This latest tour of Spain with more supporters and more focus on the Charity fundraising looks a little easier!

Rock Against Cancer raises 5,600€ for the AECC After their first fundraising campaign on behalf of the AECC in Torrevieja in 2015, Rock Against Cancer returned to the stage on Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Torrevieja.

The charity concert organized

by Monroe's Music Pub attracted hundreds of people to the 2015 event with the 'Rock Against Cancer', charity concert raising 3,700 euros for the Spanish Association Against Cancer, the AECC, through the sale of merchandising, sweepstakes and drinks during the concerts that brought together an audience of rock lovers who could enjoyed free performances by The Rotados, Black Thunder, Déjà vu, Magnetik Surf, Los Duques, Kolted, Rebel Fire plua special guest, guitarist Santiago Campillo, founder of the band M Clan.

This year's event surpassed that of 2015 as the event grows in popularity and support, helkped along by the efforts of Kjetil Hamre from Expo Torrevieja and The Local Touch Magazine. The total raised was an amazing 5.600€: 4,500€ during the event, plus another 1,100 € from "ARTISTS AGAINST CANCER" held at the Camping Florantilles Torrevieja.

On behalf of the Spanish Association Against Cancer and the Organizing Committee composed

of Neil Wyatt (Manager Monroe's Music Pub), Kjetil Hamre (Expo Torrevieja & The Local Touch) and Ms. Janet Figueroa (Manager of Social Networks Monroe's Music Pub) the AECC expressed theirdeep gratitude to each and every one who made this musical event possible: Thanks also went out to local Councilors Mrs. Carmen Morate and Ms. Manuela Osuna, CIAJ monitors and Nicholas D. Israel for his deep involvement in children's activities. Thanks to the local police, and of course, Musical Bands "Sugar Loaf", "La Siesta Gospel" "Choir", "Atlanta Records", "Rais" "Wild Side", "Ricky Diamond", "Sensa Yuma" and "Mad Jungle".

Highlight the valuable collaboration of Torrevejense Trade and Companies in the province who bet on this project.

Thank you very much to the team of waiters and assistance of the volunteers of the AECC. also thank the media for their broadcasting and especially to thank this piece of audience. Without you would not have been possible to have done it.

Planning is already underway for the 2018 event, which it is hoped will take place over 10 days, and incorporating dozens of local pubs and clubs in the region, and you never know, maybe even as far away as Madrid, Marbella and Barcellona.

Hunk²: A New Brand Redesigning Men's Fashion Underwear Options for men’s underwear the more adventurous. The have been extremely limited in company wanted to stand apart the past. Designers didn’t seem from designer brands being to have an interest in creating made in China out of inferior fashionable lines fabrics by using that were also those strong comfortable. nylon and textiles that can be found As a result men in South were limited to America. either sexy underwear or comfortable underwear and very little in between.

Hunk² wants to change all that with their stylish new collection of briefs, thongs, and jockstraps.

Hunk² is a new brand of male fashion underwear that delivers high quality underwear in fashions all men can enjoy.

The underwear is designed in the United States and made out of delicate South American fabrics.

Besides sexy boxer briefs and swimming trunks, Hunk²’s most recent collection also includes jockstraps, and men's thongs for

The result is sturdy, stylish and sexy underwear that looks and fits perfectly on a man’s body.

From design to fabric to branding Hunk² is revolutionary.

It is a company that knows its audience and is marketing directly to men that are actually confident and decided to live a healthy life without going for the strict six-pack look.

“When you feel good and look great,” says Allen, “you’re more confident and that’s what Hunk squared is all about.”

For more information about Hunk², visit: https://hunk2.com/

Hot New Classroom Trend From Tech Expert Desi Sanchez on Tips on TV Blog Artist, Techie and TV Host Reveals Some Hot New Products that Students and Parents Will Be Talking About.

Going back to school used to be a simple matter of choosing pens, pencils and a lunchbox. Now, getting your kids ready for school is a multiple-choice quiz for deciding the best technology, fashions and trends to help make a student successful. From kindergarten to college, tech expert and former MTV Host Desi Sanchez explains the hottest new trends and money-saving ideas for the new school year.

TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN HELP STUDENTS WITH CLASS WORK The perfect tech, especially for the college bound students, is the new Bamboo Slate. It takes note taking to the next level and can help reduce distractions. Students can write with pen and paper and save their notes digitally. It is the perfect tool for students who want to get focused and organized. The Bamboo Slate also helps save time because it converts the user's handwriting to text within an app on the user's smartphone. It even lets someone organize, edit and share notes and sketches via Dropbox, Evernote or OneNote. For more information, visit www.wacom.com.

WEARABLE TECH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL Wearable tech is certainly a hot trend in our fast-paced, technologydriven society.

Fashionistas are looking for a little more style, and now they do not have to sacrifice personal look. The Ultimate Cuff is perfect to help dress to impress on the first day of school by introducing a line of affordable and stylish jewelry cuffs for Apple Watch and now Fitbit. The cuffs are interchangeable and available in three color finishes: Silver Rhodium, Yellow Gold and Rose Gold.

All styles come in two options to fit both 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch sizes and there are also cuffs for Fitbit. For more information, visit www.theultimatecuff.com.

FASHION TIPS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL According to a national survey, moms of elementary kids expect to spend over $285 on school supplies and donations to the classroom. This year, OshKosh B’Gosh, which is known for authentic, American heritage apparel, is helping Mom shop with purpose this back to school season. With their 4th annual B’gosh Jeanius Campaign, Moms can donate a pair of jeans at the register, or make a cash contribution in-store or online, which will help kids and teachers in their local community. It is a great way to shop classic fashions and give back at the same time! For more information, visit www.oshkosh.com.

Conveying a Message in a Subtle Manner Through Your Branded Coffee Cup Traditional advertising is dying. Research has demonstrated that millennials do not trust ads and hate the very idea of being sold to.

They neither want to be targeted or broadcast at on TV, radio and social media as well, and they remain indifferent to billboards.

Millennials make up more than 40% of those who have recourse to ad blockers. Marketing to this generation is hence a dilemma.

This generation — one of the largest in history — seeks engagement and care. Placing relevant and impactful information on paper cups at an event would be a subtle manner to urge them to have a look at the brand while associating positive feelings to it.

It is a fact that most people would not put their cups down until they have swallowed their drinks.

Using this detail may render a paper cup a powerful marketing tool that is bound to stay in the hands of a coffee drinker — for instance, one who is a potential consumer or client — for an average of 37 minutes. A consumer raises and lowers the printed paper cups to eye level over 20 times while consuming the beverage.

Branded paper cups are undeniably a reliable technique to grab the attention of even the busiest person. Unlike billboards or traditional ads that are noticed for only three to six seconds by solely a few people, branded paper cups have a higher chance of impact.

Paper cups branding do not entail massive costs Unlike traditional advertising, branding paper cups do not require a heavy budget allocation. This strategy is an attractive and affordable marketing alternative. It has been demonstrated that businesses capitalizing on this strategy have had fruitful returns beyond expectation. Branded paper cups can be used in multiple events.

The opportunities to use branded paper cups are multiple.

Functions, social gatherings, parties, charity events are all platforms to sell a business.

Raising brand awareness Whatever the event, when people present are drinking coffee or tea in a branded paper cup, at some point in time the conversation may head towards the message or the logo on the cup. It has been proven that a good logo plays a key role in a brand strategy as it provides consumers with an instant brand recognition of businesses, services or products.

An impactful message on the cup portraying the values and goals of the business would have the same effect.

An attractive design on high-quality paper cups is also a sign for a serious, reliable and professional business.

Advances in mobile technology should equally be considered. Apart from logos and messages, QR Codes or other relevant codes may be printed on paper cups for coupons, discounts and other offers.

This will urge the target audience to further connect and engage itself with the brand through this call-to-action technique.

Once an interest has been triggered, chances are that these drinkers may turn into potential clients. This is a perfect means to raise the chances for brand awareness. Having people to talk about a brand is a great way for a business to stand out, even if the event is a small one.

Messages on branded paper cups stay impressively memorable Using branded coffee cups is a hit marketing strategy in Australia and the Middle East. The reason is simple. A study comprising of 900 coffee consumers showed that all participants could remember what they viewed on the printed paper cups. 98% of the participants could even remember what they read in the message printed. This is a great contrast to usual advertising methods: 97% of ads go unnoticed by the population.

OMOLOGATO WATCHES LAUNCH #TIFOSI Omologato Watches has unveiled #TIFOSI, a new timepiece designed to be affordable, durable and wearable at racetracks across the globe.

In a first for Omologato, #TIFOSI is to be offered in a variety of different designs all with a unique title paying homage to some of the most famous names in motoring and motorsport. They are, Stuttgart, Hethel, R, Weissach and Fiorano.

The five bespoke designs are incorporated within a robust 40mm stainless steel case and the seconds hand incorporates the Omologato Logo. #TIFOSI models come with a number of double-layered nylon NATO straps to choose from, each emulating racing liveries. More straps will be added to the collection in the future.

The term Tifosi is world-renowned, owed largely in part to the legions of dedicated Italian followers of the Ferrari F1 team. A sea of red within the grandstands of circuits over the world, provide one of the most spectacular images for Formula One and one with passion engrained. Staunchly supporting the Ferrari team and drivers.

Prices for all #TIFOSI designed watches and NATO straps start at £149. For more information on #TIFOSI or to place an order, head over to the all-new Omologato website: www.omologatowatches.com.

Omologato founder Shami Kalra said: “We are delighted to launch the new #TIFOSI watch. It is a truly affordable and durable timepiece, which we designed in a number of different styles to accommodate all audiences. It is a watch bespoke to you.

“Deriving its name from the Prancing Horses’ legions of fans, the #TIFOSI was a truly apt title to give to the people who wear our watches and share their travels of motorsport events from race circuits and car meets around the world. We are all #TIFOSI.”

Limousine Hire Benidorm We have the largest fleet of limousines available for hire in Benidorm, sleek and stylish limos like the Chrysler limousine and HumVee style limos capable of taking up to 15 people. If you are looking for a Benidorm airport limousine transfer in the hummer then with luggage you are limited to 12 people (maximum). The Chryslers and Bentleys can take 8 people each with luggage With limousine hire from the airport to Benidorm costing from as little as 22 euro per person (off season) including some free cava this is far better than just getting a taxi and airport limousine hire starts the holiday off with class (taxi with 4 people from the airport 80+ euro, more on Sundays, bank holidays and unsocial hours). If it is your first time to Benidorm then you may not realise that the airport is in Alicante city, which is a 45-60 minute drive depending on traffic, so it always advisable to arrange your Benidorm airport transfers beforehand.

Limousine Airport Transfers To Benidorm Surprise your stag and kick off your Benidorm stag weekend in style and book a limousine airport transfer to Benidorm. Why not live it up for the weekend and it beats the boring old airport bus transfers. There is no waiting for other passengers to board or multiple stops along the way and you don’t have to drag half a mile to your hotel. Your limousine picks you up right outside the airport arrivals and takes you in style to the front entrance of your hotel. Included free of charge is our photographer will be waiting for you on your arrival to take some professional shots so you really do feel like a star and we post these onto our Benidorm Stag Facebook page.

MM For Men Benidorm Stag Do's

Benidorm stag do guide One of Europe’s well-loved party destinations, Benidorm is the place to go if you want to party and you want to party hard. It’s renowned for its warm climate, even during the winter time as temperatures barely drop below 18c!

So if you’re planning to escape the dreary British weather, grab the lads, grabs your trunks and grab a chance to enjoy a weekend partying it up by the beach.

Just remember though that there’s more to this seaside party central than just shots and sand, there’s a selection of nail biting adrenaline activities, a popular waterpark and even some chilled out scenic villages and waterfalls that you can visit if you’re hangover is particularly debilitating.

The square is where you’ll find most of the action and it’s where everyone tends to end up during a night out which starts approximately 11pm and doesn’t end till 7am!

You can expect to pay 10 Euros for five double vodka and cokes during happy hour… so to say its budget friendly is an understatement!

Nightlife Nightlife If you’re after vivid lights, dance worthy music and good drinks then we suggest booking a bar crawl and lap dancing experience through us.

That way you’ve covered all sinful pleasures!

Our guides are all friendly and knowledgeable and upon meeting and greeting your group they will assess to see what your party style is like, and only take you to places they think you’ll have a wicked time in.

Worried you’re going to get hungry?

Worry not! Our Sexy Stripper banquets will solve that problem…

Benidorm nightlife is not all strippers though, we also offer casino entry and party buses as well!

BRITISH FORMULA 1 LEGEND NIGEL MANSELL CBE TO HEADLINE AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 2018 One of the greatest British racing drivers of all time, Nigel Mansell, will make a star appearance at Autosport International 2018.

The 1992 Formula 1 World Champion will be at the Birmingham NEC on Saturday 13th January and Sunday 14th January. Fans attending the show will be able to meet Mansell at signing sessions and hear anecdotes about his racing career when he takes to the Autosport Stage.

Mansell’s Formula 1 career spanned 15 seasons between 1980 and 1995 with 187 starts for four teams: Ferrari, Lotus, McLaren and Williams.

The former British racer is to date still the only person to be the Formula 1 World Champion and the CART Indy Car World Series Champion simultaneously – and 2018 will mark 25 years since he crossed the Atlantic and won the 1993 CART IndyCar World Series.

Having started his career in kart racing and Formula Ford, Mansell quickly progressed through the ranks in Formula Three before reaching the top tier of motor racing with Lotus in 1980, then joining Williams from 1985 to 1988. Mansell was the last F1 driver signed

by Enzo Ferrari, and raced for the famous Italian team in 1989 and 1990.

Fans attending Autosport International will be able to enjoy a

centrepiece showcasing the lineage of Ferrari, featuring everything from its legendary sports cars through to Formula One, courtesy of Corse Clienti Ferrari’s exclusive client racing programme.

After winning the F1 title in the infamous ‘Red 5’ Williams FW14B in 1992, the Brit moved across to racing in the CART series in the USA in 1993, becoming the first person to win the CART title in his debut season.

Mansell briefly drove in a number of races in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) during the 1998 season, where he led the field on his debut event weekend at Donington Park in tumultuous conditions, later finishing fifth, in a race still to this day deemed one of the greatest in BTCC history. He has made numerous racing appearances including Grand Prix Masters, FIA GT Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2010 racing alongside his sons Greg and Leo. Nigel Mansell, said: “The British motorsport fans mean so much to me, and to be coming to my home town Birmingham and getting the opportunity to engage with them at Autosport International 2018 I couldn't be happier.”

Editorial Director at Autosport Network UK, Anthony Rowlinson, said: “It will be an enormous pleasure to have Nigel Mansell join us at Autosport International in January. His heroics and achievements on-track have made him a racing legend and one of the most

THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW The World’s Biggest Fashion Event, Is Heading To Shanghai, China For Broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 28 On CBS

Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, the lingerie runway show will include pink carpet interviews, model profiles, a behindthe-scenes look at the making of the show and musical performances that will be announced at a later date.

The all-star line-up of Victoria's Secret Angels will include returning favorites Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, Martha Hunt, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio, Stella Maxwell and Taylor Hill, as well as new faces.

THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW is being produced by Done and Dusted, inc. Edward G. Razek, Monica Mitro, Ian Stewart, Hamish Hamilton and Chip Quigley are the executive producers. Hamish Hamilton is the director.

Finally, There is Now a Cure for Male Pattern Baldness After 25 years of dedicated research, development and clinical treatment, Dr. Robert Nettles (initially a hair transplant surgeon who himself suffered from androgenetic alopecia) developed a new generation of precision medicines that are personalized, proactive and reverse the hair loss process in what is the most revolutionary medical breakthrough of our time.

Why was Dr. Nettles able to make this discovery when so many others have tried and failed? As Plato says, "necessity is the mother of invention."

Digital microscopic hair loss assessment. Combined with DNA assessment based on lab results, Dr. Nettles is able to create a precise combination of FDA-approved medicines that stop hair loss and reverse the process to regrow thinning hair.

"At a young age, I saw first my father, then older brothers thin, then bald. Deducing a similar future for myself, I started researching genetic inheritance patterns and DNA, later training in hair transplant surgery, including working alongside pioneers of the FUE method. I soon realized that transplants do not stop the progress of hair loss, and had an AHA moment when discovering that just as we now know good and bad types of cholesterol, so testosterone also has good and bad components, and the ratio between them would lead to my ultimate discovery of precision medicine."

The difference between Dr. Nettles' approach and what others are working on is focus. While everyone else is caught up trying to treat

the symptoms or clone the hair follicle — Dr. Nettles has been laser-focused on discovering, then resolving the root cause of hair loss (an inherited chemical imbalance within our bodies).

This discovery and its treatment did not happen overnight. Dr. Nettles has been researching, developing and perfecting his treatment over the last 25 years. He now has 9 years of successful clinical treatment of hundreds of patients under his belt to prove it.

The biggest challenge for Dr. Nettles? "Marketing — the US does not require truth in advertising for non-FDA approved products. Anyone can say their product cures hair loss or regrows hair as long as it does not penetrate our skin and change anything. There are thousands of products spending millions of dollars on marketing saying they cure hair loss, when in fact they do nothing at all. Stop and reGrow uses only FDA-approved active ingredients and we don't inflate prices to spend large dollars on advertising. Our goal is to ensure our program is affordable for as many men as possible."

Why can they trust Dr. Nettles? There is no risk in trying his program. He is so confident it works, he offers a money-back guarantee. If, after 12 months on the Stop and reGrow program, accepted candidates have not seen their hair regrow as promised, he will refund 100% of the money they spent on the Stop and reGrow medicines. http://www.stopandregrow.com

VXG Introduces the Live Streaming Video Platform VXG Inc have announced recently their latest software development — a live streaming and encoding cloud PaaS to build video social media platform on, which has Android, iOS and desktop support.

Robert MacMillan, Head of Sales at VXG enlightens us. “Startup companies who are making live video broadcasting apps like Periscope are emailing and calling us daily. We’ve helped develop some really innovative ideas into reality.” Robert continues. “We provide companies with our cloud video SDKs and APIs, that can be used as the backbone of your app. Our engineers provide full support for integration and are constantly updating our software to keep up with the ever-changing tech world.”

VXG became known in the live streaming world from their Android RTSP, IPTV and VXG Player apps — they boast millions of downloads on these apps.

Robert seems to be excited about their new software. “We’ve been working in the surveillance industry for quite a while. It’s been a fun ride for our team and I to start using our software for new and exciting social media apps.”

Contact Robert for a free trial at Robert@vxg.ca or 1 866 416 0159 ex.102.

Corgi James Bond Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger 50th Anniversary In 1965, one year after the movie Goldfinger was released, Corgi started production of the Goldfinger James Bond Aston Martin DB5, and won the first Toy of the Year for the model.

Now, in 2015 Corgi presents a new release, fully featured DB5 for a new generation of James Bond fans.

The model is presented in the iconic silver livery of the film (£19.99), and a limited number will also be produced in a gold finish (£19.99) The entire production run is already sold out but some are already on eBay priced from a reasonable £35 to a silly £120 plus...

In 1965 Corgi won the first Toy of the Year Award for the Goldfinger James Bond Aston Martin DB5.

Now, in 2015 Corgi present a new release; a fully equipped DB5 for a new generation of James Bond fans.

Presented in the iconic silver livery of the film, it is displayed in a special retro-styled anniversary box. No word as yet if they will produce another run of this iconic car.

Features include: Working ejector seat Front-mounted machine guns Bullet-proof screen Over-riders James Bond & Baddie

Finding an original Corgi Car: Model 261 It's not so easy to find a 50 year old Corgi 'toy' car in good condition these days. Most people search ebay as the first option and sometimes this produces great results. Just one, was found recently at: www.tintoycar.com and priced at $500.

On ebay.co.uk, 50 year old cars in near perfect or reconditioned condition, sell at a guide price of around ÂŁ150, with box and in as new condition, some with additional figues and baddies too. What collectors are on the lookout for are cars from the first batch of the 'Corgi 261 James Bond' die-casts... WELL, one of 3.5 million made over two to three years as the car was also seen in Thunderball.

Along with the 1966 Batmobile (which sell for over ÂŁ500), this is possibly the most iconic toy car: perhaps of all time. Designed in a mad rush for the xmas market... at this point the factory almost dropped all other makes and models to complete and manufacture ready for delivery. Tooling, moulds and manufacture was reputed to have cost in 1965/6 about ÂŁ40,000: quite a lump sum in today's money.

These assembly ladies in the factory could assemble and rivet these cars in an incredible 20 to 30 seconds; a minimum of two per minute.

From metal trays of assorted internal bits for the 261, they had to put the car upside down, put in the roof; glass; guns; overriders; interior; rear bullet proof shield; exhaust; a baddie with gun and Bond: James Bond... All that, in less than 30 seconds without dropping it, plus then adding the rivets. The 261 had many shades and colour variants over its short life ranging from really gold, to a sandy barely metallic gold, almost flat colours, and coatings varied daily. Cars should always come with James Bond driver figure and a flying chinaman. The DB5 had silver bumpers, revolving numberplate, headlights and chrome grille with red rear stop lamp detailing. And if you find a nice one, it will be 'shocking; trully shocking'.

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Sean Connery Sean Connery is best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables (1987).

His film career also includes such films as Marnie (1964), The Name of the Rose (1986), the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade(1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Murder on the Orient Express (1974),

DragonHeart (1996) and The Rock (1996).

Connery has been polled as "The Greatest Living Scot" and "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure".

In 1989, he was proclaimed "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine, and in 1999, at age 69, he was voted "Sexiest Man of the Century".

Thomas Sean Connery was born on August 25, 1930 in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland. He is of Irish and Scottish descent. At the age of 23, he had a choice between becoming a professional footballer or an actor, and even though he showed much promise in the sport, he chose acting and said it was one of his more intelligent moves.

Connery's breakthrough came in the role of secret agent James Bond. He was reluctant to commit to a film series, but understood that if the films succeeded his career would greatly benefit. He played the character in the first five Bond films: Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), and You Only Live Twice (1967) - then appeared again as Bond in Diamonds Are Forever (1971) and Never Say Never Again (1983).

All seven films were commercially successful. James Bond, as portrayed by Connery, was selected as the third-greatest hero in cinema history by the American Film Institute.

James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming, originally doubted Connery's casting, saying, "He's not what I envisioned of James Bond looks", and "I'm looking for Commander Bond and not an overgrown stuntman," adding that Connery (muscular, 6' 2", and a Scot) was unrefined. Fleming's girlfriend told him that Connery had the requisite sexual charisma, and Fleming changed his mind after the successful Dr. No (1962) premiere.

Sean married actress Diane Cilento in 1962 and they had a son, Jason Connery, born on January 11, 1963. The marriage ended in divorce in 1973. In 1975 he married Micheline Roquebrune and they have stayed married, they have no children together.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: A.G. and Pedro Borges

Sean Connery Trivia Ranked #14 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997] In 1953, he entered the Mr. Universe contest, finishing third in the tall man's division.

He was voted People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989.

He has two small tattoos on his right arm. One says "Scotland forever", the other "Mum and Dad." He got them when he enlisted in the Royal Navy at the age of 16.

Formerly worked as a coffin polisher, milk delivery man and bricklayer.

Major contributor to the Scottish National Party (SNP).

Voted 'Sexiest Man of the Century' by People Magazine. [1999] Said in an interview that during the filming of Never Say Never Again (1983), he was taking martial arts lessons and in the process angered the instructor who in turn broke his wrist. Connery stayed with the wrist broken for a number of years thinking it was only a minor pain... the instructor was Steven Seagal.

Used to live in Marbella, Spain, near a golf course where he played daily when not filming. He left following disagreements with the local press, and now resides in the Bahamas where he plays golf much less frequently.

He was made a Knight Bachelor in the 2000 Queen's Millennium Honors List for his services to Film Drama. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in an hour-long investiture ceremony at Edinburgh's Holyrood Palace in Scotland on July 5, 2000 He joined the Merchant Navy as a teenager but stomach ulcers forced him to leave. He received a disability pension for a period after this.

After his service with the Merchant Navy, he worked as a nude model for Edinburgh art students.

During his time as a milkman, Connery delivered to Fettes School in Edinburgh - the same school which James Bond attended in Ian Fleming's novels following his expulsion from Eton.

Received the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh in 1991.

Was paid a huge sum to return as James Bond for Diamonds Are Forever (1971), setting a record. It was donated to his Scottish charity.

His favorite Bond film is From Russia with Love (1963).

Played James Bond in Thunderball (1965). 18 years later, he reprised the role in the film's remake, Never Say Never Again (1983). He is the only Bond actor to appear in both EON and non EON productions of Bond.

Turned down the title role in the original The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), which he later admitted was a huge mistake on his part.

Announced his retirement in an interview in New York City during the Tartan Week 2006 celebrations. "I have retired for good," he said.

Started smoking when he was nine years old.

The extraordinary success of Goldfinger (1964), which was released in December 1964, and of 1965's Thunderball (1965) propelled Connery to the top of Quigley Publications' annual Top Ten Money Making Stars poll in 1965. He remains the only British male star to be the #1 box office star in America.

Was almost killed filming the helicopter chase scene in From Russia with Love (1963) when the inexperienced helicopter pilot flew in too close and almost decapitated him.

In Italy, fans called him 'Mr. Kisskiss Bangbang'.

Regards the character he played in The Man Who Would Be King (1975) as his favorite movie role.

Was dating Jill St. John and Lana Wood at the same time while filming Diamonds Are Forever (1971).

The original McLaren F1 press release reveals every detail of the legendary V12 supercar At this years’s Monaco Grand Prix McLaren re-published the original McLaren F1 press release in full. The date marked 24 years since the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix, where the F1 road car was first presented at the Sporting Club Monaco. At the time, McLaren had won seven of the previous eight drivers’ titles and was on a high.

The name McLaren F1 implied an F1-inspired spirit but its technology was influenced by the pioneering early days of motoring, from bespoke specification options for buyers to a completely clean sheet in terms of engineering.

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Interest in Private Jet Travel Continues Its Ascent Abercrombie & Kent Announces Encore Journey of Best-Selling Private Jet Program Interest in Private Jet travel is growing and seems to have no end in sight. For 2016, Abercrombie & Kent will offer its best-selling Private Jet Journey, Around the World by Private Jet: Islands, Savannas & the Amazon (October 17 –November 11, 2016), designed

by A&K founder Geoffrey Kent and featuring some of the most remote places on earth.

"To say that interest in private jet travel is strong would be an understatement," says Kent.

"Unprecedented would be a more apt description. We just sold out an around-the-world trip I'm hosting to wildly exotic destinations including Uzbekistan, the Philippines and Mongolia, primarily to past A&K private jet travellers."

Travel by private jet makes it possible to experience far more than on a conventional itinerary —without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Guests on A&K's privately chartered jet bypass customs and security lines, arrive in remote destinations that larger commercial airlines don't serve and the limited group size – no more than 50 guests – makes it possible to include exclusive, invitation-only events that make the journey truly unforgettable. On Around the World by Private Jet: Islands, Savannas & the Amazon, guests go in search of the fierce Komodo dragon in its natural habitat, celebrate over dinner at Sri Lanka's Galle Fort, reserved exclusively for A&K guests, and discover the long-held traditions and way of life of a pre-modern civilization in Papua New Guinea.

"I personally designed this voyage to combine some of my favorite places with exotic destinations visited by only a privileged few," explains Kent. "This journey has sold out for two consecutive years and, based on feedback from our guests, I am confident it will once again meet with an enthusiastic response."

This circumnavigation of the globe combines the world's mightiest river with several mysterious islands. Observe remarkable wildlife in their natural habitat and vistas of spectacular beauty. Meet indigenous peoples and gain an understanding of their traditional way of life, unchanged for hundreds of years.

Amazon River | Safari by Water (3 nights): Sail the Amazon aboard the stylish river cruisers, 'Aqua' and 'Aria.' Expert naturalist guides reveal the stunning biological diversity.

Enjoy dinner prepared and hosted by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Latin America's most innovative chefs.

Easter Island | The Lost World (2 nights): Experience a Hotumatua ritual, a celebration of the island's mythic founding. Visit the Orongo ceremonial village (site of the "birdman" rituals). Explore the unique landscape on a cave tour, an archaeological trek by vehicle or on horseback, or hike along "the way of the moai" for a close-up view of the iconic statues.

Samoa | A Tropical Interlude (2 nights): Cross the International Dateline and unwind in a tropical paradise. Explore the last home of Robert Louis Stevenson and enjoy resort activities and spa treatments. End your stay with a celebratory fia fia, a feast of Polynesian dishes accompanied by fire-spinners.

Papua New Guinea | Among Ancient Tribes (3 nights): Explore the Highlands or the Sepik River Basin with knowledgeable local guides. Learn the ways of pre-modern civilizations during encounters with local tribes, the Huli Wigmen and colorful Melpa people, accompanied by local experts who explain their social and family customs.

Bali | Where Dragons Roam (3 nights): See one of the world's most remarkable predators, the Komodo dragon, in its natural habitat. Visit Tirta Empul Temple, a place of Hindu devotion. Participate in a one-on-one consultation with an astrologer. A traditional feast is accompanied by demonstrations of Balinese dance, including the kecak fire dance.

Sri Lanka | The Island Gem (3 nights): Tour a tea factory on the island formerly known as Ceylon with the owner. Set out by helicopter to explore the Cultural Triangle, a cluster of ancient cities and temples, including the most popular Buddhist site, Sigiriya. Peruse Sri Lanka's renowned blue sapphires with a personal shopper.

Madagascar | Land of the Lemurs (3 nights): A visit to the island of Nosy Komba promises an encounter with Madagascar's rare primates, the lemurs.

Learn about Madagascar's many naturally-grown products with visits to a ylang-ylang distillery and one of the finest cacao and coffee growers.

Kenya | The Masai Mara (3 nights): Experience the Mara on game drives, a guided bush walk and an early with nights at A&K's luxurious mobile tented camp. herders and learn how A&K Philanthropy is making a to a

incomparable Masai morning balloon safari, Meet nomadic Maasai difference during a visit local elementary school.

Monaco | A Festive Farewell (1 night): Celebrate the end of the journey at an exclusive gala dinner hosted by Geoffrey Kent. A fleet of privately chartered helicopters whisk guests to Nice for the final flight back to the U.S. aboard the A&K private jet.

Unrivalled Comfort in the Air Private jet travel with Abercrombie & Kent delivers an entirely new level of luxury. A&K's privately chartered Boeing 757 features 50 hand-made, first class leather seats that recline a full 180 degrees into a bed more than six and a half feet long, with relaxing massage and adjustable lumbar support available at the touch of a button. Footrests double as seating for impromptu chats with fellow travellers, while adjustable reading lights, power ports and privacy screens allow for complete relaxation.

Unparalleled Experience on the Ground Leading every Private Jet Journey is a Tour Director chosen from the ranks of A&K's international coterie of professionals, who orchestrates everything from start to finish, relying on a lifetime's worth of experience. A team of exceptional Tour Managers guarantee seamless service, while expert local guides reveal sights only locals know. A&K's midjourney laundry service, Traveller's Valet (SM), allows guests to keep luggage light, while Travelling Bell BoyÂŽ service collects luggage from each room and ensures it is waiting at the next hotel.

Meals are more than just a chance to dine at the end of the day —they are a feast for the senses, with local entertainment and stunning backdrops.

On the Amazon, enjoy a special tasting menu prepared from local ingredients by rising culinary star Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. A local Rapa Nui family hosts a traditional UMU dinner, prepared in an earth oven and blessed in a traditional manner. Balinese villagers lead a lavish torchlight celebration with entertainment, including the thrilling kecak fire dance.

Celebrate an unforgettable journey over a private farewell dinner with Geoffrey Kent in Monaco.

One-of-a-Kind Accommodations This journey delivers the very finest in comfort, service and authenticity, and features properties chosen by A&K's experts because they reflect each destination's style and spirit. This is enhanced by the exclusive use of most properties, including A&K's mobile tented camp offering an incomparable experience in the Masai Mara; the most stylish river cruisers on the Amazon ('Aqua' and 'Aria'); Explora Rapa Nui on Easter Island; Amangalla in Sri Lanka; and the Royal Beach Hotel, located on one of Madagascar's most picturesque beaches. With a stay of three nights in most destinations, there is time to relax and appreciate the pristine beauty of the surroundings.

Abercrombie & Kent is one of the most experienced companies in luxury private jet business, having designed and operated dozens of private jet programs on a variety of luxury aircraft to destinations around the world, as well as custom-designed jet itineraries for families and private groups.

To learn more about Around the World by Private Jet: Islands, Savannas & the Amazon (26 days from $117,000), go to www.abercrombiekent.com/privatejet or email: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com.

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Aston Martin's AM37 powerboat Not satisfied with creating stylish supercars, Aston Martin is teaming up with Quintessence Yachts and naval architects Mulder Design, both from The Netherlands, to produce a 37-foot (11-m) powerboat The cabin will boast sculpted wood and hand-stitched leather.

The AM37 will have a top speed of around 44 knots and the AM37 S an impressive 52 knots.

The AM37 powerboat is designed around a new composite structure & available as the AM37 or AM37 S. Quintessence claims the AM37 will be a classic "gran turismo" leisure powerboat while the AM37 S will be focused on providing a full-on sports powerboat experience.

Both models will be built out of an epoxy resin composite hull, with structural elements made of carbon fiber.

The cabin will be decked out in sculpted wood and hand-stitched leather and boast interactive voice control and activation along with an integrated HD touchscreen for navigation and multimedia system control.

More information at: www.quintessenceyachts.com.

Torrevieja

Torrevieja is a tourist town whose life revolves around the sea and the production of salt. It has two huge salt mines, La Mata y Torrevieja, .

Connected with each other, the salt mines were declared a Nature Reserve; they reach the sea through La Mata. Salt mining in this region goes back to the beginning of Christianity, though it reached its peak during the 19th century.

Nowadays, Torrevieja's salt is exported to the whole world, and the annual production exceeds a million tons.

In Torrevieja, seafaring tradition is kept alive by the significant activity of the fishing and trading port, the numerous piers at the Royal Sailing Club, and the International Marina.

The City has a busy nightlife of pubs and restaurants in the downtown area, although the discos are usually only open during the summer and for fiestas.

See more information on the destination at: www.torrevieja.com/eng/

Wirecard now offering boon with Apple Pay in Spain Wirecard, one of the leading and independent payment service providers, has today launched boon with Apple Pay in Spain, thus furthering its expansion in Europe. After launching in the Spanish market, customers can now benefit from boon by Wirecard with Apple Pay in six European countries, including United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Ireland and Italy. Apple Pay, an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient, is transforming mobile payment.

Boon is based on an automatic app-towallet integration via a prepaid account with a digital Mastercard, issued by Wirecard Card Solutions.

This allows users to top-up their account via wire transfer, debit or credit card. Boon with Apple Pay works at any NFC-enabled terminal everywhere the Mastercard Contactless logo appears. The app has an intuitive user interface and fresh design that represents the modern, individual lifestyle.

Security and privacy is at the core of Apple Pay. When you use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on your device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code.

Apple Pay is easy to set up and users will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by credit and debit cards. In stores, Apple Pay works with iPhone SE, iPhone 6 and later, and Apple Watch.

For more information on Apple Pay, visit: https://www.apple.com/ es/apple-pay/ Find out more about boon with Apple Pay in Spain: https:// boonpayment.com/es/ios/

Cashless end-to-end solution for Europe’s largest taxi booking app taxi.eu Wirecard, the leading provider of payment and internet technology, will in future process all online payments for the taxi.eu app. The app is designed by fms/Austrosoft, a taxi fleet management system manufacturer, and is Europe’s largest taxi booking portal with more than 65,000 connected vehicles in over 100 European locations.

The collaboration with Wirecard allows taxi.eu passengers to order a taxi online and make convenient cashless payments via their smartphone from inside the vehicle. Wirecard then forwards the payment from the passenger directly to the respective taxi office.

Wirecard has developed the customised end-to-end digital solution, which is now available across Europe at all participating taxi offices.

All online payments are securely and directly processed. In addition, Wirecard also facilitates relevant regional payment options, for example iDEAL in the Netherlands Michael Weiss, Managing Director of fms/Austrosoft, comments: “We were looking for an experienced payment provider, to process payments directly and securely through the taxi.eu app from one source. We paid a lot of attention to the requirements and needs of our passengers as well as our cooperating taxi centres throughout Europe.

We have certainly found the right partner in Wirecard, whose innovative and secure payment system will support us in exactly the way we imagined. This will allow us to further strengthen our position as the leading taxi booking portal on the European taxi market.”

Exhibition: Sonia Delaunay. Art, Design, Fashion

Rhythm Colour, 1964. Sonia Delaunay © Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris / Roger-Viollet. Pracusa 2017633 © / Costume designs for the ballet Cleopatra, designs for four shawls, 1918. Private collection.

Practical information When?: From Jul 4, 2017 to Oct 15, 2017Where: Thyssen-Bornemisza MuseumMore information : http://www.museothyssen.org/en/thyssen/ home The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is holding Sonia Delaunay's first solo exhibition in Spain. The 210-piece exhibit combines her pictorial work and her designs for the theatre, advertising, interiors, fashion, textiles, and dresses.

Born in Ukraine, Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) began her artistic training in 1904 in Karlsruhe (Germany), continuing in Paris two years later. In France she met avant-garde artists, including Picasso, Braque, and Robert Delaunay, whom she married in 1910.

Delaunay explored the language of avant-garde art in a wide range of media, with bright colours and techniques which recalled her Russian origins.

Together with her husband, the artist founded the “simultaneism” movement, which used colour to create space and forms in paintings. Paris became a source of inspiration, but it was in Madrid, in 1917, where they transposed the idea of “simultaneous design” to everyday life. Therefore, her period in Madrid is the central section of the exhibition.

Cigar Aficionado’s Night to Remember Charity Cigar Dinner Raises Over One Million Dollars

Over 200 guests gathered at the Four Seasons Restaurantto celebrate the twenty-first anniversary event of Cigar Aficionado's Night to Remember.

The annual cigar dinner and fundraiser benefits the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Among the evening’s distinguished guests and speakers were the founder of Night to Remember and editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado & Wine Spectator magazines Marvin R. Shanken, and co-host financier, philanthropist and chairman of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Michael Milken.

The elegant sit down dinner was preceded by a cocktail and cigar reception featuring dozens of premium cigars.

Guests went home with Cigar Aficionado’s top cigars of 2014: No. 1: Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado, No. 2: E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III, and No. 3: Illusione Fume d'Amour Clementes.

Many rare cigars, luxurious trips, fine wines and special humidors were auctioned off. Included in the auction items were a bottle of first growth Bordeaux that raised $150,000 and Marvin’s Mystery Box, a unique humidor that raised $200,000.

The Night to Remember charity cigar dinner raised $1.1 million toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Since its inception twenty-one years ago and with this year's contributions, the event has raised more than $20 million in total toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

About Cigar Aficionado Cigar Aficionado has been the world’s leading authority on cigars since its launch in 1992.

Dubbed “The Good Life Magazine for Men”, the print publication and its accompanying website (CigarAficionado.com), focus on luxury lifestyle topics such as golf, travel, alcohol and accessories.

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30 Things You Didn't Know About 'Young Frankenstein' It's been more than 40 years since the billiant Young Frankenstein hoit our screens and so it's time once again to celebrate the Mel Brooks Halloween favourite.

Co-writers Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks penned the script and Brooks directed an all-star cast en route to almost $87 million domestic, not bad for a movie that cost $3 million to make.We've found 20 great facts you might not know about the movie itself, as well as its wild production.

Storyline Written by Flavio Rizzardi <spillo@maya.dei.unpid.it> A young neurosurgeon (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!-. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is only crap, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind...

1. Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks got into a big fight while writing one night in Wilder's apartment. Brooks threw a huge temper tantrum, yelling and raging, and eventually storming out into the street. After a short time, Wilder's phone rang and Brooks was on the other end. He said, "Who was that madman you had in your house!? I could hear the yelling all the way over here!! You should never let crazy people into your house, don't you know that!!? They could be dangerous!!" That was Mel's way of apologizing, according to Wilder.

2. During preproduction, Brooks found Ken Strickfaden, who had made the elaborate electrical machinery for the lab sequences in the Universal Studios Frankenstein films.

Strickfaden had saved all the equipment and had it stored in his garage. Brooks then made a deal to rent it all for Young Frankenstein and give Strickfaden the screen credit he'd deserved, but hadn't gotten, for the original films.

3. Teri Garr and Madeline Kahn were originally supposed to play each other's roles. But Kahn ultimately decided she'd rather play Elizabeth, the fiance, leaving Brooks with the task of recasting Inga the assistant. He called Garr in and told her that if she could come back the next day with a German accent, he'd like her for Inga. She looked at him and said, "Vell, yes, I could do zee German ackzent tomorrow. I could come back zis afternoon!"

And the part was hers.

Garr has said that she based her accent on Cher's wigmaker whom she worked with on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour in 1971.

4. Brooks usually appeared in his own films but Wilder insisted he stay out of Young Frankenstein. The actor felt the funnyman's appearance would ruin the illusion and declared he would only make the film if he promised not to appear in it. Brooks did, however, make off-camera appearances as the howling wolf, Dr. Frankenstein's grandfather, and the shrieking cat.

5. When Columbia Pictures realized Brooks wanted to shoot the film in black and white, they balked, and the director took the project to 20th Century Fox the next day where Alan Ladd Jr. had just taken over. Ladd had no problem with the decision.

6. The brain which Igor is sent to steal is labeled "Hans Delbrück, scientist and saint." There actually was a real life Hans Delbrück; he was a 19th-century German military historian and professor at the University of Berlin.

His son Max Delbrück was a 20thcentury biochemist and Nobel laureate.

7. Mel Brooks initially thought that the "Walk this way" gag was too corny and wanted it cut from the film. But, when he saw the audience's reaction to it one night at a screening, he decided to leave it in.The famous "walk this way..." gag was the inspiration for the Aerosmith song of the same name. The band had seen Young Frankenstein in 1974 during a break from recording and Steven Tyler wrote the song the next morning. After the film's release, the joke became so popular Brooks slipped it into History of the World: Part I (1981) and again in Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993).

8. The shifting hump on Igor's back was improvised by Feldman. He had been shifting the thing back and forth for several days as a joke when cast members finally noticed. It was then added to the script.

9. The idea of a dart hitting a cat was improvised on set. When Dr. Frankenstein (Wilder) threw his dart off camera, Brooks quickly screamed like a cat to create the illusion.

10. In the scene after the dart game, when Kenneth Mars's character is leaving the castle, there is a gargoyle on the side of the building that looks like Alfred Hitchcock.

11. Wilder conceived the "Puttin' on the Ritz" scene, but Brooks was resistant to it and felt it would detract from the tone of the Universal horror films in the rest of the film. Wilder recalled being "close to rage and tears" and argued for the scene before Brooks stopped him and said, "It's in!" When Wilder asked why the sudden shift, Brooks said it would be the right thing to do since Wilder fought so hard for it.

12. When they started to film the "Puttin' on the Ritz" scene, no one was sure what Boyle should say as the Frankenstein monster. The first time out of the gate, however, Boyle came up with the hilarious, half-jibberish vocalization, "Puttin on the Riiizzzzz!"

13. The experiment the medical student mentions, where Darwin preserved a worm in fluid until it came to life, is mentioned in Mary Shelley's foreword to the novel Frankenstein. The Darwin in question was Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of the famous Charles Darwin.

14. Supposedly the scene which required the most takes was Igor biting Elizabeth's animal wrap.

Each take ended with fur in Feldman's mouth which slayed everyone on set.

15. The Blind Man's parting line, "I was gonna make espresso" was not in the script, but was ad-libbed by Gene Hackman during shooting. This is the reason for the immediate fade to black in the movie, as the crew reportedly erupted into fits of laughter. Hackman was uncredited when the movie was originally released in theaters.

16. Peter Boyle and Marty Feldman were cast, in part, because their mutual agent had a deal with the movie studio.

17. Cloris Leachman (who plays Frau Blücher), on NPR's "Fresh Air" in 2009, claimed that Brooks told her Blücher meant "glue" in German, hence the reason for the horse whinnies every time her character's name is said. However, this isn't true: Blücher bears no resemblance to the German word for glue ("leim"). It's a common name. The horse's terror is really meant to convey she's a frightening person. As Wilder put it, "Lord only knows what she does to them when no one is around".

18. Wilder has said Young Frankenstein is his favorite of all his movies.

19. The original cut of the movie was almost twice as long as the theatrical release, and was considered by all to be an abysmal failure. It was only after a marathon cutting session that the final film was finished. Both Wilder and Brooks considered it to be far superior to the original product. At one point they noted that for every joke that worked, there were three that fell flat. So they went in and trimmed all the jokes that didn't work.

20. Brooks and the cast had so much fun making the movie, and were so upset when principal photography was almost completed, that additional scenes were written to continue shooting.

21: When the monster is being brought back to life, the area around his eyes (and what appears to be his teeth) begin to glow. This was done with a plastic head created to look exactly like that of Peter Boyle. Some fake teeth, fake brain tissue, and a light were used to create the effect.

22: Igor mentions that his grandfather (also named Igor as evidenced by Frederick's first visit to the lab) used to work for Frederick's grandfather.

Interestingly in the original Frankenstein (1931) film the assistant's name was Fritz. Igor (spelled Ygor) did not appear until Son of Frankenstein (1939) where he worked for the son of the original Doctor.

23: The clock chimes 13 times at the beginning of the film.

24: One afternoon while shooting, Anne Bancroft (Mrs. Mel Brooks) visited the set and told Teri Garr that she and Mel had seen The Conversation (1974) the night before, which features Garr and Gene Hackman in the cast. Garr replied, "Oh, yeah, that turned out to be a pretty good movie." Bancroft responded, "Honey, *this* is a movie. The Conversation (1974) is a film."

25: While Mel Brooks didn't appear in this film, there is a gargoyle "that looks suspiciously familiar." It is in the very last scene and can be seen on the far left after the camera pulls back from Igor playing the French Horn. It may not be visible in pan-and-scan versions.

26: A couple who are talking on the train near the beginning of the film are having the same conversation in English, then in German.

27: When Frau Blucher is playing the violin to soothe the monster, her fingers stay in the same position the whole time she is playing, yet the music changes even while her fingers are in plain sight 28: The Monster's opinion of fire changes frequently throughout the movie. Sometimes he is deathly afraid of it, at other times he sits for hours next to an open fire showing no reaction at all.

29: As the townspeople gather to storm the castle, the clock in the town square shows 10:30. When the Inspector steps out of the building to address them, the clock over his shoulder shows 10:00 PM. 30: In the chase scene in the woods, the Police Inspector's prosthetic arm "switches" from right to left. This was an intentional joke, much like Igor's hump.

La Liga: Atletico de Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Saúl, during a league match at the Vicente Calderón Practical information When?: Oct 15, 2017 Where: Wanda Metropolitano Stadium More information : http://www.clubatleticodemadrid.com Football Time Football at the highest level, between two of the best teams in Europe, and top contenders for the championship.

Two winning teams. Two very different styles of football. A single objective, victory, and the best weapons to win it: world-class players with the skills to turn a match around. We're talking about Messi, Griezmann, Carrasco, Suárez... Who will make the difference this time?

And least you should forget, the game will be the first time the two teams have met in their new stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano.

The first ever game was played there on Saturday, the 16th of September against Málaga CF. Practical information Date: Oct 15, 2017Place: Madrid Contact details: http://www.clubatleticodemadrid.com / Tel. +34 902260403

Champions League: Real Madrid V Tottenham Hospur Tottenham will face holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group stages.

Spurs were drawn in Group H alongside the Spanish giants, German side Borussia Dortmund and Apoel of Cyprus.

The draw pits the Premier League runners-up against Wales winger Gareth Bale, who left Spurs for Real in 2013.

Spurs start at Wembley against Dortmund, before travelling to Cyprus and Spain. They then host Real and visit Germany before ending the group stage of the competition against Apoel.

Five English clubs are contesting the group stage of a Champions League campaign for the first time.

The last time six British teams qualified for the group stages was in 2007-08, when English sides Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal were joined by Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers. The final saw Sir Alex Ferguson's United beat Avram Grant's Chelsea on penalties.

Practical information Champions League Group stage When: Tuesday, October 17, 8:45 PM Where Santiago BernabĂŠu, Madrid More information : http://www.realmadrid.com http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com

Madrid's Metro Over 7,500 people work to make it possible for around 2 million people to make their daily journeys in the most comfortable, quickest and safest way possible using a network which currently covers 293 kilometres and has 300 stations.

Tourist Information ‘Metro Madrid’ communicates the heart of Spain's capital with every corner of the city and 12 districts of the Community of Madrid.

In just a few minutes, go from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport to central Puerta del Sol, where the kilometre zero can be found where many Spanish roads stem from.

Also, the Madrilenian underground links RENFE’s stations of Puerta de Atocha and Chamartín, with UNESCO-rated World Heritage Sites, like Alcalá de Henares, Toledo or Segovia in under an hour.

Getting around Madrid There are plenty of things to do in Madrid , all easily accessible thanks to Madrid’s underground network. Places like Habsburg Madrid, The Plaza Mayor, The Royal Palace, Plaza de España, the Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, Puerta de Alcalá, monumental fountains like Cibeles or Neptuno, Las Ventas bullring or Parque de El Retiro park. All of these are only a few metres away from downtown stations of Madrid’s Metro.

From any of them, travel quickly and conveniently to and fro places interesting for tourists and professionals alike, such as the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, The Vicente Calderón, the capital’s main business and corporate centres, trade show and exhibition venues like IFEMA.

Public Transport Card The Public Transport Card is a contactless technology support replacing magnetic tickets and used to charge tickets issued by the Madrid Regional Transport Consortium for the entire public transport system in the Community of Madrid.

This is a personal, non-transferable card that expires 7 years following its date of issue (4 years for cards charged with annual passes). The holderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and photograph are printed on the card, along with a card identification number.

Further information on use, charging, validity, consultation of balance, etc. at www.crtm.es.

Tourist Card The Tourist Card is the most practical and economical way of travelling in Madrid. It can be used on all public transport in the Community, without travel limits within the period of validity.

Purchase This ticket is available both as Public Transport Card and as a coupon. The Tourist title can be purchased at all stations on the network of Metro and headquarters of the Regional Transport Consortium Madrid , Plaza de Discoverer Diego de Ordaz, 3.

Two types according to age: normal and children (under 11).

More info: www.metromadrid.es.

Five Minute Fun

Brain Teaser #1 Arrange the following words into suitable pairs.

MAN

HERO

HIGH

RAIN

MOON NOON LOCAL PAPER

Brain Teaser #2 What is the next number in this series?

101

103

107

109

113

127

...

Brain Teaser #3 Rearrange the following letters to give the name of a famous singer.

WESTERN VIDEO

Music Trivia October October 2

October 9

• 1967: All six members of the Grateful Dead are arrested for drug possession after a raid at their 710 Ashbury Street house in San Francisco

• 1975: Sean Ono Lennon is born to John Ono Lennon and Yoko Lennon Ono

October 3 • 1967: Woody Guthrie dies at the age of 55 • 1954: Stevie Ray Vaughan is born October 4 • 1992: Singer Sinead O’Connor rips up a picture of Pope John Paul on “Saturday Night Live” • 1970: Janis Joplin dies of a heroin overdose in a Los Angeles hotel room at the age of 27

• 1940: John Lennon is born October 12 • 1997: John Denver is killed when the plane he is piloting crashes over Monterey Bay, Calif.

• 1978: Nancy Spungen, girlfriend to ex-Sex Pistol Sid Vicious, is found dead of knife wounds in room 100 of New York City’s Chelsea Hotel October 16 • 1962: Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is born Michael Balzary

• 1956: Johnny Cash is jailed for drug possession

• 1947: Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead is born

October 5

October 17

• 1992: Guns N’ Roses holds the top two positions on the US charts with their albums Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II

• 1990: Vanilla Ice’s To The Extreme is the first album to top the U.S. album chart on CD without a vinyl counterpart

October 8

October 19

• 1980: Bob Marley collapses during a concert in Pittsburgh and will never perform again

• 1965: Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd is born

Now You Know

Brain Teaser #1 Rain Man, Local Hero, High Noon, Paper Moon

October 20

Brain Teaser #2

• 1977: Lynyrd Skynyrd loses Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines when their plane crashes into a Mississippi swamp

131. (The series consists of prime numbers)

• 1971: Snoop Doggy Dogg is born Calvin Broadus October 21 • 1995: Shannon Hoon, lead singer of Blind Melon, dies of a cocaine overdose at the age of 28 October 25 • 1991: Concert promoter Bill Graham dies in a helicopter crash near Vallejo, California October 29 • 1971: At the age of 24, Duane Allman dies while undergoing surgery after he is injured in a motorcycle accident in Macon, Ga. October 30 • 1986: License To Ill, by The Beastie Boys, becomes the first rap album to reach number one October 31 • 1966: King Ad-Rock of The Beastie Boys is born Adam Horovitz

Brain Teaser #3 Stevie Wonder

Madrid Matters

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