NEEDS SUPERVISION: Keith West, 21, was taking apart a 10ga shotgun shell at a shed at his home in Clark, Colo., when the power tool he was using hit the shell's primer, setting it off. West, who had been holding the shell, went to a neighbour's for help; the neighbour apparently called 911. Deputies found the exploded shell, "but they were unable to recover any of West's fingers," the local newspaper noted. "Our heart goes out to this young man and his family," said Routt County Undersheriff Ray Birch. "This is an example of the things that can happen. If a child finds something like this, they need to notify an adult." (RC/Steamboat Today) ...But not that one. THEIR REASONING IS SUSPECT: "I think they were under the impression they could do that," Police Chief Michael McConnel said of the officers who told him they'd gone to a Horizon City, Tex., high
school and taken pictures of students they thought might have gang affiliations. According to parents, the cops made certain students line up and remove some of their clothing for the pictures -- all where other students could see. The photographs were of the victims' tattoos, and McConnel said the photos have been destroyed. Olga Rayos, whose son was required to remove his shirt, said he isn't a gang member: he just has a tribal tattoo on one shoulder, plus his own name on an arm. The school district says the police activity was against school policy -- because parental consent wasn't obtained. (AC/KFOX El Paso) ...So labeling teenagers as gang suspects is OK if their parents sign a form first?
NO TOLERANCE FOR ZERO: Lynden Dorval, 61, has been a physics teacher at Ross Sheppard High School in Edmonton, Alta., Canada, and has worked in the local public school system for 35 years. At the end of the school year in June, he faced a dilemma: a school policy that forbids teacher from giving a zero grade to students (the new requirement: "assigning behaviour codes for formative assessments") was in the way of his doing just that to students who had failed to turn in their work. "It's promoting students without having them do the work," he says, so he ignored the policy in favor of grading the kids on actual work. But, he said, "students were always allowed to make up their zero." He was suspended for 21 days. When he appealed the suspension, he was terminated. He now faces a new dilemma: he can retire, and protect his pension, or file a lawsuit, and risk losing everything. Other Canadian provinces have given up on their "no zero" policies because "it proved to be a complete disaster" for students, a teacher in Manitoba said. (RC/Canoe) ...It doesn't look too good for the few remaining teachers with integrity, either.
Can you afford to travel? I make no excuse in repeating myself. If you can’t afford decent travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel. There is no excuse to go on holiday without travel insurance. We always think “it will never happen to me” and the last thing you want to think about is what can go wrong? But it is not always straightforward when something happens even when taking a quick trip to UK. If you have an accident or are taken ill and you have an EHIC, you may receive free medical treatment. But what about the other costs such as additional accommodation costs for your travelling companion, cancellation of any ongoing trips or your return flight, and crucially, the cost for getting you home when you are fit enough to travel? The cost of Repatriation by Air or Road Ambulance will certainly make your eyes water!
What if your flight is delayed because of bad weather, industrial action or breakdown of your aircraft, train or ship? Or you miss your flight because of delay in public transport, or the vehicle taking you to the airport breaks down? Consider the additional costs involved if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged, if your airline goes bust. Your baggage gets put on the wrong flight, or it is lost or stolen. The staff in your hotel go on strike. How about the cost of Cancelling or cutting short your holiday because you or your travelling companion in unwell? Or if a close relative, business associate or someone you have planned to stay with becomes ill? The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice is “Get comprehensive travel insurance” Visit www.globelink.co.uk get a quote instantly and arrange cover securely online. Your travel insurance Policy and Emergency Assistance Card will be delivered to you immediately by email. Cover for people living in Spain and all other EU Countries. Call our UK office on +44 1353 699 082 or our Spanish link line on 96 626 5000.
By Jan Morley
PEAR AND GINGER CAKE This recipe is moist and can be served with crème fraiche or ice-cream as a dessert, You need to use ripe pears in this recipe and stem ginger, which you buy in a jar in syrup. To make ginger tea, simply infuse a piece of peeled fresh root ginger in hot water.
Ingredients 200g soft butter 100g caster sugar 100g soft brown sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 200g SR flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 pieces of stem ginger in syrup, grated on the largest side 2 RIPE pears, peeled, cored and grated FOR THE GLAZE 3 tbsp of ginger syrup from the jar 3 tbsp granulated sugar
METHOD Heat oven to 180 deg, grease and a 20cm round cake tin with baking parchment Beat the butter and the caster and brown sugar together until pale and creamy, can use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer Beat in the eggs, and then stir in the flour and baking powder Stir in the grated pears and ginger Transfer the mix into the lined cake tin, and bake at 180 deg C for approx. 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, test with a skewer, if it comes out clean when inserted in the deepest part, it’s ready ! To make the glaze, simply stir the sugar into the syrup, add 1 tsp of water. Pierce the cake with a skewer, and then spoon the glaze equally over the top.
Enjoy
Iran is this months visit Area: 1,648,195 km2 Population: 75,149 669 Capital: Tehran Official language: Persian Currency: Rial Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. The name "Iran", which in Persian means "Land of the Aryans", has been in native use since the Sassanian era. It came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia Both "Persia" and "Iran" are used interchangeably in cultural contexts; however, "Iran" is the name used officially in political contexts. The 18th-largest country in the world , It is a country of particular geopolitical significance owing to its location in three spheres of Asia (West, Central, and South).
Iran is bordered on the north by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. As Iran is a littoral state of the Caspian Sea, which is an inland sea, Kazakhstan and Russia are also Iran's direct neighbors to the north. Iran is bordered on the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, on the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, on the west by Iraq and on the northwest by Turkey. Iran is a regional power and holds an important position in international energy security and world economy as a result of its large reserves of petroleum and natural gas. Iran has the second largest proven natural gas reserves in the world and the fourth largest proven petroleum reserves. Iran is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations. The first dynasty in Iran formed during the Elamite kingdom in 2800BC. The Iranian Medes unified Iran into an empire in 625BC.They were succeeded by the Iranian Achaemenid Empire, the Hellenic Seleucid Empire and two subsequent Iranian empires, the Parthians and the Sassanids, before the Muslim conquest in 651AD. Iranian post -Islamic dynasties and empires expanded the
Persian language and culture throughout the Iranian plateau. Early Iranian dynasties which re-asserted Iranian independence included the Tahirids, Saffarids, Samanids and Buyids. The blossoming of Persian literature, philosophy, medicine, astronomy, mathematics and art became major elements of Muslim civilization. Iranian identity continued despite foreign rule in the ensuing centuries and Persian culture was adopted also by the Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Ilkhanid and Timurid rulers. The emergence in 1501 of the Safavid dynasty, which promoted Shia Islam as the official religion of their empire, marked one of the most important turning points in Iranian and Muslim history. The Persian Constitutional Revolution established the nation's first parliament in 1906, within a constitutional monarchy. In 1953 Iran became an authoritarian regime, following a coup d'ĂŠtat instigated by the UK and US. Growing dissent with foreign influence culminated during the Iranian Revolution which led to establishment of an Islamic republic on 1 April 1979.
Places of Interest Isfahan is Iran’s third largest city and the capital of the Isfahan Province. The city is home to a populace of over one million inhabitants. Isfahan is regarded as a city of lush gardens, historic bridges and Islamic art. It is also Iran’s most famous tourist centre.
Persepolis was built by the Archaemenid kings of ancient Persia - Darius the Great, Xerxes and Artaxerxes - in the mid-first millenium BC. It was conceived as a ceremonial site used just once a year for celebrating the Persian new year, which falls on 21st March (the spring equinox). At the peak of the strength of the Persian Empire, representatives of nations throughout the Middle East and Asia would be summoned to Persepolis for the New Year to pay 'tribute' (i.e. taxes) to the Emperor.
Pasargad was the first of the great Persian cities to be built by Cyrus the Great, the founder of the ancient empire of Persia who chose this location for the first great city of the Archaemenid dynasty.
The Mad Monk. This really is the place for superb home made food, including fresh vegetables daily, pies, Mamie continues to do all the homemade dishes that have proved to be so popular, including Lamb Shanks, Super Sunday roast dinners, Lasagna, Chilli Con Carne and many many more. There is also a childrens menu available. There is a pool table, darts, a Wii console, free Wifi and a superb selection of music. The colder evenings are upon us already so you will find a welcoming large heated terrace for those coler and sometimes rainy days. They also have full Sports coverage on Dual Satellite systems, sky sports coverage, Wet or dry you will always get a welcome and superb service with something for everyone @ The Mad Monk. Find them on facebook.
The Boma Howzit Everyone Hope everyone is well..! Our new chef´s specials:
Starters: Mushrooms stuffed with cornbeef hash served with a bacon and tomato salsa €4.50 Mains: Homemade flat bread 'pizza' topped with pear and blue cheese served with a salad €9.95 Whole seabass with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing and served with sautéed potatoes €12.95 Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cream cheese and served with sautéed potatoes - €11.95 see advert page 18
Sir Jimmy Savile sex abuse claims: ITV goes where BBC fears to tread - By Stephen Adams Daily Telegraph The BBC is under pressure to explain why it shelved a Newsnight investigation into claims Sir Jimmy Savile sexually abused underage girls, as ITV prepares to air fresh allegations that he preyed on teenagers.
Esther Rantzen, the founder of ChildLine, said she now felt a degree of guilt for ignoring “gossip” that surrounded the Top of the Pops and Jim’ll Fix It presenter.
At least five women have spoken to ITV1, claiming they were molested - and in one case raped - by the late entertainer, one of the biggest BBC stars of the 1970s and 1980s. Some of the alleged incidents are said to have taken place at BBC Television Centre.
Rantzen, who began presenting That’s Life in 1973, told ITV1: “I feel that we in television in his world in some way colluded with him as a child abuser - because I now believe that’s what he was. “We all blocked our ears to the gossip. There was gossip, there were rumours.” She described it as “very distressing” to conclude that Savile abused teenage girls, and said those in television had helped turn him into “a sort of God-like figure”. ITV1 broadcast an hour-long documentary about the star, called Exposure: The Other Side of Jimmy Savile, Sue Thompson, who was a newsroom assistant at BBC Leeds, claims she walked in on Jimmy Saville one day in 1978, when a 14-year-old girl was sitting on his lap. “He had his left arm up her skirt and he was kissing her,” he said. However, she kept quiet because she did not think anyone would believe her. Some of the women who have spoken to ITV1 said they met him while living at a Home Office Approved School for girls, called Duncroft, in Surrey.
One claimed she was raped at the age of 14 by the star in his dressing room at BBC Television Centre in 1974, the first of “dozens” of incidents. She said: “As a mature woman now, I look back and I think I was actually raped on that first occasion.” Another said he had sex with her “on a number of occasions” when she was 15, while others have claimed he rewarded them with cigarettes and tickets to his shows if they performed sex acts on him in his car.
Late last year the BBC decided to drop a Newsnight item investigating allegations of sexual abuse by Savile, who died last October aged 84, leading to accusations the piece was 'killed' to spare the Corporation's reputation. Instead, two tribute programmes celebrating his BBC career were aired.
However, a BBC spokesman said no evidence of any allegations of misconduct had ever been found in its files, so it was “simply not possible for the Corporation to take any further action”.
10 Health Benefits of Ginger Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb. Ovarian Cancer Treatment Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centre found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied.
Colon Cancer Prevention A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
Morning Sickness A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness. Motion Sickness Remedy Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness. Reduces Pain and Inflammation One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller. Heartburn Relief Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often taken in the form of tea for this purpose. Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be helpful in the case of stomach flu or food poisoning, which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract. Migraine Relief Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels. Menstrual Cramp Relief In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps. Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).
The Andalucia Business Connections Group is what business networking should be meeting every Monday evening from 6.00 pm at the Hotel Tamisa Golf, Coin Road, Fuengirola. The meetings are open and friendly and are aimed at helping you to promote and improve your business whether you are a sole trader or an employee of a large company, irrespective of the sector you work in. The ABC Group are focused on growing as a group and can only grow with a strong and committed membership - this is why every member has their business logo shown in Newspapers, Magazines, at Shows and Exhibitions as well as on Local Radio - that’s what makes ABC different......Each week at the meetings there is either an open forum on important subjects such as finance, health
or the law or a presentation from an invited Guest Speaker or member of the group. The main function of networking groups is to pass business from one member to another something which is embraced whole heartedly by ABC with major emphasis being put on helping to build trust within the members so that they feel confident in recommending each other’s services. The ABC group is open to all legal businesses whether on the coast or inland however, it is limited to one member in each business category and each new member’s credentials are checked. ABC wants to clear away all of the nonsense that seems to surround business networking groups by offering a sensible price for the membership fee which is then used to promote the group and its members. The group is not just for builders and plumbers or for that matter financial services its open to everyone. Join a local business group whose aim is to help you grow your business with expert help, support and through collective advertising – www.abcgroupspain.com
THE PROMS COME TO COIN Around 30 members of the Coin branch of the Royal British Legion and their guests enjoyed the Last Night of the Proms in Legion member Rosie Mahoney's beautiful garden last Saturday. Technologist Jim Cross set up a satellite-fed big screen system that rivalled the one in Hyde Park and could be seen from anywhere in the garden. The evening started with a short introduction from Chairman Jo Taylor who welcomed everyone and said she was particularly pleased to see several Spanish guests.Supper was served during the first part of the Prom and the revellers devoured a huge bake of Lasagne, Chili con Carne and Thai Fish Curry with a mountain of baked potatoes, rice and salad. Wonderful desserts followed of course. The highlight of the evening was the second part of the Prom and the atmosphere was electric. Flags were waved, songs were sung, and everyone stood proudly for the national Anthem at the end. The big screen, the good food and the lively company made it a fantastic night to remember.
AGE CARE FASHION SHOW 2012 Age Care Association held their Annual Fashion Show at the Casablanca Restaurant in Calahonda on Wednesday, 5th September. All the clothes and accessories had been donated to the Age Care Charity Shop in El Zoco, Calahonda, and were modelled by volunteers who work in the shop. Age Care Association (Costa del Sol) is a fully registered caring organization helping older people who may not always be able to help themselves. The event commenced with the 78 guests being offered a glass of Cava on arrival followed by a fantastic buffet. The Fashion Show began with budget wear outfits priced from 50 centimes followed by a selection of suits, black & white outfits, daywear, and designer outfits. The Show’s finale was all the models in Party Wear escorted by husbands & friends in Black Tie finery. An amazing 125 outfits were shown. There was also a raffle with twenty five prizes including a Sunday Carvery for 2 at the Casablanca’s sister restaurant 'Bogart’s' in Calahonda , Hair & Beauty Treatment donated by 'The Works' in Calahonda and a Food Hamper donated by 'Tags' in Calypso. The raffle raised €206.
Tony Bellamy, Treasurer of Age Care, presented bouquets of flowers to Beverley Morland, Charity Shop Manager, who organized the Fashion Show and Ann Garton, Deputy Manager. Tony thanked Beverley and Ann for making the event such a success and the volunteers for their support. He also took the opportunity to advise that the Executive of Age Care Association had agreed to give a donation of €1000 to the funds being raised to help those who had suffered losses in the recent fires in the area. After the show guests had the opportunity to purchase the outfits shown that day as well as other selections brought from the shop and a total of €1217 was raised. Age Care would like to thank everyone involved for being so generous with their time, support and, of course, donations for such a worthwhile cause. Thank you for your support
Wednesday 17th October FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS De Cotta Law - Family Law Open Day Specialists in Family Law offering free, private advice on divorce & separation, child custody& maintenance and much more 11am – 4pm The English Lawyers and Spanish abogados at De Cotta Law are holding an Open Day on 17th October. What’s more, all private legal consultations with the lawyers at De Cotta Law throughout the day are completely free. The consultations are bookable, so take a moment to reserve your private consultation by calling 952 931 781 or sending an email to mijas@decottalaw.net www.decottalaw.com De Cotta Law Centro Comercial Valdepinos 1 y 3ª Urb. Calypso, (Nr. Calahonda) 29649 Mijas Costa (Málaga) www.decottalaw.com Email: mijas@decottalaw.net
Novelty Halloween bits and bobs are now in stock and an extensive range of Christmas Cards both individual and boxed sets. Toni opened First in Cards, Fuengirola 15 years ago and after running a successful business has now decided to 'live it up in the sun'
The shop is now under new ownership and has undergone a major transformation. Ali worked in a Card & gift shop in Estepona for 5 years and is now proud to be the new owner of Toni's First in Cards with her friend Jayne, who previously owned the English pie shop and is a well known character on the coast. They are both very excited about entering this venture together. They are stocking a much larger range of greetings cards starting from just 1 Euro ( easy on the purse), fantastic gifts for all occasions, party ware, stationery and helium balloons.
They also offer the Offex Worldwide postal service, renewal of UK passports and will be stocking postage stamps. There are lots of other services available such as photocopying and Laminating.
Ali and Jayne would like to extend a warm welcome to customers both existing and new to come and browse around the shop. They are looking forward to becoming part of the community until ..as they say “ it's our time to live it up in the sun�...
Honouring those who improve the species... by accidently removing themselves from it! or almost!
Man dressed as Bigfoot killed trying to provoke sightings Montana West USA, ( confirmed true by Darwin2012 ) A man dressed as Bigfoot in an apparent attempt to provoke reports of a sighting of the mythical creature in northwestern Montana was struck by two cars and killed. The man was wearing a military-style "Ghillie suit" consisting of strips of camouflage fabric and was standing in the right-hand lane of a highway south of Kalispell on Sunday night when he was hit by the first car, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. A second car hit the man as he lay in the roadway, authorities said.
Flathead County officials identified the man as Randy Lee Tenley, 44, of Kalispell. Trooper Jim Schneider said his motives were ascertained during interviews with friends, and alcohol may have been a factor but investigators were awaiting tests.
"He was trying to make people think he was Sasquatch so people would call in a Sasquatch sighting," Schneider told the Daily Inter Lake newspaper. "You can't make it up. I haven't seen or heard of anything like this before. Obviously, his suit made it difficult for people to see him." Ghillie suits are a type of full-body clothing made to resemble heavy foliage and used to camouflage military snipers. "He probably would not have been very easy to see at all," Schneider told KECI-TV. Heads Up FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) (confirmed true by Darwin) 2012 — Police say a teenager headed to a Sweet 16 party in New Jersey was killed after he stuck his head out of an emergency hatch of a doubledecker bus and hit the underside of a highway overpass. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police identified the teenager killed as 16-yearold as Daniel Fernandez, of Sayreville, N.J. Police say he was one of 65 teenagers aboard the bus headed to a party in New Jersey. The bus was crossing the George Washington Bridge from New York when the accident occurred at the Fletcher Avenue overpass of Interstate 95. Police say Fernandez was pronounced dead at a hospital. Designer Transportation, which operates the bus, expressed its "deepest heartfelt sympathy" for the boy's family.
Estepona Gets Ready For The Homes, Gardens and Outdoor Living Show
Estepona are you ready!
Creating your dream home has never been so easy as Estepona sees The Homes Gardens & Outdoor Living Show blooming into action at the Palacio de Congresos, Estepona on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November.
With celebrities and classic cars, to photography and plants, fabrics and furnishings, beds to Bodegas, the forthcoming Homes, Gardens and Outdoor Living Show has it all and this is no ordinary exhibition!
Never before has there been so much under one roof, giving visitors the chance to browse the hundreds of exhibitors stalls as well as being entertained with a great line up from fashion shows to singers.
There are guest appearances on Saturday by UK TV's gardening guru Charlie Dimmock. On both days footballing BBC pundit Steve Claridge, is on hand to help you win a luxury weekend break and even a fantastic cruise in association with The Milton Express with ‘Name That Tune’ simply guess both songs and the artists and enter your answer in to the free prize draw.
Respected Mediterranean gardener’s and authors Dick Handscombe, Sue Rogers and Lorraine Cavanagh are on hand to answer your questions along with a whole host of other ‘Expert’s in their field are all there for YOU! And with Christmas just round the corner what better way to start finding that perfect Christmas gift or enjoy a glass of mulled wine!
Homes, Gardens and Outdoor Living takes place at the Palacio de Congresos in Estepona on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November, from 11am – 8pm. At 2.50 Euro entry this is the best day out so far this year…..Visit the website for continued updates www.homesandgardens.es or follow us on Face book (Homes, Gardens and Outdoor Living)
KIANO, a name to remember! As a registered company, Engineering Kiano S.C. here on the Costa del Sol, are certainly making their mark in the Glass Balustrade field with their unique concepts for Semi – Frame less and Frame less systems. The system was originally designed for Swimming Pool Safety Surrounds in compliance to current E.U. regulations and the European Child Safety Alliance advisory body. But the systems are suitable for a wide range of other applications including balconies, bars, restaurants, shops, offices etc. Manufacturing the systems themselves, with a dedicated workforce and their own machine shop allows them the opportunity to modify parts to suit special non- standard applications and stay in control of Quality and production output. From a commercial prospective the parts could be made for them in the Far East and several offers have already been made for this, however the Director at Kiano, an ex pat from the U.K. will not take this route and prefers to manufacture in house and create employment in this area which has been his family home for the past 9 years. Currently, enquiries for export are in hand from Australia, United Kingdom, Cyprus and the Far East with agents in Portugal imminent. Due to this progress stage 1 of Kiano’s expansion with the introduction of more machinery has been completed and stage 2 is in the planning stage, more machinery and staff. Although Kiano’s main focus is on their Balustrade Systems they are still precision and general engineers and continue to meet the demands of various clients for everyday needs. Testimonials “Having some background in engineering myself I knew that when I visited Kiano that this was a proper engineering company with skills to match and have since used them on
several occasions myself, they have gained an exceptional reputation in the Port of Fuengirola”, They have also modified our winch rollers with a bespoke design. Kevin Nelmes, Central Ticket Office & Pirate Parasailing, Fuengirola Port. “We were stuck in the port of Fuengirola with a broken windlass on our boat and spent days trying to find a new part to repair the equipment but couldn’t get one, so we called in to see Kevin and although it was Saturday he suggested calling Kiano, but we all thought that the part couldn’t be made , four hours later with a new part and repaired windlass we set sail to our next port of call Tunisia, incredible engineering talent and expertise they have at Kiano we are eternally grateful.” Mark and Sarah UK/South Africa/Ocean Sea seafarers . Details and testimonials www.kiano.es links to you tube, face book, twitter.
Crickets, Family Gryllidae (also known as "true crickets"), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers, and more closely related to katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae). They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae. There are about 900 species of crickets. They tend to be nocturnal and are often confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs. Crickets are harmless to humans. Chirping The sound emitted by crickets is commonly referred to as chirping; the scientific name is stridulation. Only the male crickets chirp. The sound is emitted by the stridulatory organ, a large vein running along the bottom of each wing, covered with "teeth" (serration) much like a comb. The chirping sound is created by running the top of one wing along the teeth at the bottom of the other wing. As he does this, the cricket also holds the wings up and open, so that the wing membranes can act as acoustical sails. It is a popular myth that the cricket chirps by rubbing its legs together. There are four types of cricket song: The calling song attracts females and repels other males, and is fairly loud. The courting song is used when a female cricket is near, and is a very quiet song. An aggressive song is triggered by chemoreceptors on the antennae that detect the near presence of another male cricket and a copulatory song is produced for a brief period after a successful mating. Crickets chirp at different rates depending on their species and the temperature of their environment. Most species chirp at higher rates the higher the temperature is.The relationship between temperature and the rate of chirping is known as Dolbear's Law. According to this law, counting the number of chirps produced in 14 seconds by the snowy tree cricket common in the United States and adding 40 will approximately equal the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.Crickets, like all other insects, are cold-blooded. They take on the temperature of their surroundings. Many characteristics of cold-blooded animals, like the rate at which crickets chirp, or the speed at whichants walk, follow an equation called the Arrhenius equation.
This equation describes the activation energy or threshold energy required to induce a chemical reaction. For instance, crickets, like all other organisms, have many chemical reactions occurring within their bodies. As the temperature rises, it becomes easier to reach a certain activation or threshold energy, and chemical reactions, like those that occur during the muscle contractions used to produce chirping, happen more rapidly. As the temperature falls, the rate of chemical reactions inside the crickets' bodies slow down, causing characteristics, such as chirping, to also slow down. Crickets have tympanic membranes located just below the middle joint of each front leg (or knee). This enables them to hear another cricket's song. Diet and life cycle Crickets are omnivorous scavengers who feed on organic materials, including decaying plant material, fungi, and some seedling plants. Crickets eat their own dead when there are no other sources of food available, and exhibit predatorial behavior upon weakened, crippled crickets. Crickets have relatively powerful jaws, and several species have been known to bite humans. Crickets mate in late summer and lay their eggs in autumn. The eggs hatch in the spring and have been estimated to number as high as 200 per fertile female. Species Acheta domestica however lays eggs almost continually, with the females capable of laying at least twice a month. Female crickets have a long needlelike egg-laying organ called an ovipositor. Crickets are popular as a live food source for carnivorous pets like frogs, lizards, tortoises, salamanders, and spiders. Feeding crickets with nutritious food in order to pass the nutrition onto animals that eat them is known as gut loading. In addition to this, the crickets are often dusted with a mineral supplement powder to ensure complete nutrition to the pet. Crickets are popular pets and are considered good luck in some countries; in China, crickets are sometimes kept in cages, It is also common to have them as caged pets in some European countries, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula. Cricket fighting as a gambling or sports betting pastime also occurs, particularly in China, Mexico and Southeast Asia. Consumption Various species of crickets are a part of people's diets in some countries, and are considered delicacies of high cuisine in places like Mexico. In Cambodia and southern part of Vietnam, cricket is well known as a delicious food. It is prepared by deep frying the soaked and cleaned insect in oil.
Happy Halloween to all my readers
Capricorn 22nd December - 20th January QUEEN OF SWORDS: A jealous woman in your life is about to make trouble for you, you thought she was a friend but now she turns out to be your bitterest enemy. She will show her true colours. So watch out you have been warned.
Aquarius 21st January - 18th February QUEEN OF PENTACLES: You are successful financially and in your own business this month. Holding your own and reaching out to help others, you could even be doing some charity work and getting involved with those less fortunate than yourself. Pisces 19th February - 20th March TEN OF WANDS. On the move, not just thinking about it, new places and new horizons. A very different view out of your window now. Changes are as good as a rest, so they say, make the most of it as all is well omened for you.
Aries 21st March - 20th April NINE OF PENTACLES. A substantial income is coming to you as a reward for past endeavours, you are blessed this month. Family life will be enjoyable wherever you and they are. A good time to buy new things for your home to make it feel warm and cosy, homely.
Taurus 21st April - 21st May ACE OF PENTACLES. Money that you have been wishing for to cover all your needs is on its way to you. Don?t doubt it for a moment. Could be a lottery win, so think about using your lucky numbers. A better job could also be offered to you now.
Gemini 22nd May - 20th June THE MAGICIAN. Now is the time to devote yourself to all things which have a purpose and a long lasting effect on you and your surroundings. Concentrate on your own problems, decide if you are at fault, if so know that only you can solve them. All knowledge and all power are yours, discriminate and use it wisely.
Cancer 21st June - 22nd July ACE OF CUPS. The beginning of a new affectionate loving relationship or marriage is being offered to you this month. Could be the romance of a lifetime only you will know.You could also be celebrating over a monetary gain coming your way too. Leo 23rd July - 23rd August THE DEVIL. This represents Kundalini, the serpent fire and can result in great mental activity, inspiration and sheer genius. So please do not be tempted by your own conceit or greed to stray off your chosen path or you will certainly regret it.
Virgo 24th August - 22nd September THE HIEROPHANT. You need to listen to your subconscious for inspiration this month, your inner voice needs to be heard, meditate on your problems and ask to be told how you can solve them, don't ask for them to be removed because all your troubles come to teach you something.
Libra 23rd September - 22nd October EIGHT OF PENTACLES. A new job or promotion for you This month, you will also be learning a new skill that is relevant to your future career Expect a tranquil period and a prosperous abundant time now.
Scorpio 23rd October - 22nd November FOUR OF PENTACLES: Longterm financial outcome is good. Don't place too much emphasis on finances now.Your social life is about to become a focal point of your life. Time to check your wardrobe and make sure you have everything you need to party.
Sagittarius 23rd November - 22nd December KING OF WANDS. This man is good company, he will cheer you up and is very helpful in a work enviroment, he likes to chat and can be good at selling, communicating and marketing. He is a family man comfortable in your family as his own, you can rely on him totally to be there for you.
1. Which rugby union team play their home games at the Madejski Stadium? 2. Tewkesbury Mustard is mentioned in which Shakespeare play? 3. Which puppet hero is described as ‘Indestructible’? 4. Asiago is what type of food product? 5. Which British singer released albums entitled ’19′ and ’21′? 6. Which are the only mammals to have wings? 7. The headquarters of fashion house Hardy Amies is in which London street? 8. The Archibald Fountain is in which Australian city? 9. A ‘Sackbut’ was a medieval forerunner of which musical instrument? 10. Who directed the 1968 film ‘Rosemary’s Baby’? 11. Who was the only US President to have resigned from office? 12. Carinthia is a state in which European country? 13. What is the square root of 169? 14. BZ is the International Vehicle Registration of which country? 15. Reginald Doherty, Arthur Gore and Fred Perry are associated with which sport? 16. Which country has the internet domain .au? 17. Sarafina, Banzai and Shenzi are all characters in which Disney series of films? 18. In shipping what does RMS stand for? 19. Which child of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II was born on 19th February 1960? 20. Which battle was the final confrontation of the 1745 Jacobite Rising in Scotland, taking place on 16th April 1746?
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Stereo grams Turn the page sideways clockwise and look at the image, you should see a 3D Picture? Can’t see it? here’s some tips that might help
The Pullback Get very close to the stereogram, very very slowly pull it away from you. At first you won’t even be able to focus on the image... However keep moving the image in and out relaxing and it will appear. Look at the reflection You’ll need to look at something about twice the distance of the image. It turns out we have exactly what you need , Your reflection.. By looking at your reflection in the page. To help put the image behind glass enough for you to see your reflection. After looking at your reflection, simply stop focussing on your reflection and try to see the image. Repeat switching your focus from your reflection to the image,,, suddenly you will see it
Across 1. Helps (7) 5. Hussy (7) 9. In some cases, an avenger (9) 10. Paraguayan tea (5) 11. Not artificial (7) 12. Starchy food (7) 13. Primary (9) 15. Nab (5) 17. Public transit vehicles (5) 19. Longing for something past (9) 22. Maintain (7) 25. Lethargy (7) 26. Language of Persia (5) 27. A statement that is necessarily true (9) 28. Connection (7) 29. Tallest mountain (7)
Down 1. Move forward (7) 2. Blind (9) 3. Indulgence (7) 4. A single object (9) 5. Robbery (5) 6. Of the region of Olympia (7) 7. Slow (5) 8. Egyptian king (7) 14. Lethargy (9) 16. An acrobat's high wire (9) 17. Self-consciously timid (7) 18. Enduring strength (7) 20. Impressive (7) 21. Colloquially: a "shrink" (7) 23. Femme fatale (5) 24. French for "Our" (5)
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Discover how to break a code: Every number in the codeword grid is code for a letter of th alphabet. For example the number ‘12’ may correspond to the letter ‘L’... We have given you 3 letters, 7 = I, 16 = D and 21 = N ANSWERS PAGE 60
entwined that hilarious consequences follow. Directed by Lee Lingwood tickets are available from the usual outlets. Welcome to the October Newsletter ‘A Gown for his Mistress’ The month started well with the TAPAS choir performing at a benefit concert in aid of the victims of the terrible fire that engulfed so much of our surrounding area. It really was a fantastic experience for all those taking part. “A Gown for his Mistress” will be performed at Los Arcos on the 19th, 20th October at 8.00pm and 21st October at 4pm, Set in Paris of the early 1900s, the plot revolves around Doctor Moulineaux as he returns from an unsuccessful liaison with the married Suzanne, the lady he wishes “to get to know better”. Meanwhile his wife finds his bed empty so calls for her belligerent mother, Madame Aigreville. Moulineaux believes his best course of action is to lie, and as more characters appear the lies become so
Almost before the applause for the play has died down rehearsals start for “A Christmas Carol”. This is a joint production for Christmas by the choir and drama groups and is a fine way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. Improvements continue at Los Arcos with adjustments being made to the stage to enlarge it. Also problems with the downstairs toilets have been addressed and they are now fully functional. At the Pirates Evening there were many timbers being shivered. A great night was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Andy and Jane for hosting. As well as the Christmas production, the choir can look forward to a number of Christmas performances as well as a Harvest Festival in October. Life at TAPAS is never dull!
"Morning Sex" She was standing in the kitchen, preparing our usual soft-boiled eggs and toast for breakfast, wearing only The 'T' shirt that she normally slept in. As I walked in, almost awake, she turned to me and said softly, "You've got to make love to me this very moment!" My eyes lit up and I thought, "I am either still dreaming or this is going to be my lucky day!" Not wanting to lose the moment, I embraced her and then gave it my all; right there on the kitchen table. Afterwards she said, "Thanks," and returned to the stove, her T-shirt still around her neck. Happy, but a little puzzled, I asked, "What was that all about?" She explained, "The egg timer's broken."
The Cocktail bar - Helga's cruise ship diary DEAR DIARY - DAY 1 All packed for the cruise ship -- all my nicest dresses, swimsuits, short sets. Really, really exciting. Our local Red Hat chapter - The Late Bloomers decided on this "all-girls" trip. It will be my first one, - and I can't wait! DEAR DIARY - DAY 2 Entire day at sea, beautiful. Saw whales and dolphins. Met the Captain today -- seems like a very nice, handsome man.. DEAR DIARY - DAY 3 At the pool today. Did some shuffleboard,hit golf balls off the deck. Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner. Felt honoured and had a wonderful time. He is very attractive and attentive. DEAR DIARY - DAY 4 Won $800.00 in the ship's casino. Captain
asked me to have dinner with him in his own cabin. Had a scrumptious meal complete with caviar and champagne. He asked me to stay the night, but I declined. Told him I could not be unfaithful to my husband. DEAR DIARY - DAY 5 Pool again today. Got sunburned, and I went inside to drink at piano-bar, stayed there for rest of day. Captain saw me, bought me several large drinks. Really is quite charming. Again asked me to visit his cabin for the night. Again I declined. He told me, if I did not let him have his way with me, he would sink the ship... I was shocked. DEAR DIARY - DAY 6 Today I saved 2600 lives........Twice
New Zealand's a land of..... A man walked into the produce section of his local Tesco supermarket in London and asked to buy half a head of lettuce. The boy working in thatdepartment told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce. The man was insistent that the boy ask the manager about the matter.
Walking into the back room, the boy said to the manager, "Some old bastard wants to buy a half a head of lettuce." As he finished his sentence, he turned around to find that the man was standing right behind him, so he quickly added, "and this gentleman kindly offered to buy the other half."
The manager approved the deal and the man went on his way. Later, the manager said to the boy," I was impressed with the way you got out of that situation earlier. I like people who think on their feet. Where are you from son?" "New Zealand, sir," the boy replied.
"Why did you leave?" asked the manager. "Well sir," said the boy,"New Zealand's a land of prostitutes and rugby players, and that's about it."
"Is that right?" said the manager," My wife is from New Zealand !"
"Really?" replied the boy, "Who'd she play for?
Hi Chaps – well summer is only just over and the beautiful cool of Autumn has now arrived and with it all of those endless end of summer parties at all of the top locations on the coast.
This is the time when the Music Biz starts to plant little seeds in our brains about the albums that will be filling our stockings at Christmas. One of the obvious choices for that honour will probably be new dad Robbie Williams who looks so proud of his daughter Teddy (Theodora Rose). The Robster has a new single “Candy” released from his forthcoming album “Take the Crown”. The track has been produced by Take That partner Gary Barlow and on first listen I reckon it’s a real winner
Another stalwart of music, the man that everybody knows but nobody remembers Paul Carrick, the voice heard on some many classic tracks from Ace, Roxy Music, Squeeze and Mike and the Mechanics has a lovely rather cheesy cover of “When My Little Girl Is Smiling” as a recent release. The track is a taster of his new 3 CD set "Collected”. BASCA, in association with PRS for Music have awarded Paul “The Gold Badge of Merit” for his contribution to the British music industry, not bad for someone who nobody ever remembers.
Sir Tom Jones seems to be amongst the most prolific artists when it comes to new material and the rumour is there will be a “Jones The Voice” album out for Christmas
McFly have their greatest hits collection being released towards the end of October. Other acts with albums on the way include Boy George - Hang Ups George Michael - Symphonica Live Susan Boyle - Standing Ovation Rod Stewart - Merry Christmas Baby The Rolling Stones - GRRR! Olly Murs - Right Place Right Time
Then there's Bob Dylan Featuring ten new and original Dylan songs, the release of “Tempest” coincides with the 50th anniversary of the artist’s Classic debut album
strangely titled "Bob Dylan", which was released by Columbia in 1962. The album was produced by Dylan himself although, as with other recent studio albums, the producer is credited as ‘Jack Frost’. This album from the evergreen US icon includes his John Lennon tribute "Roll On John", incorporating references to The Beatles' "Come Together" and "A Day In The Life."
Ahh - all the greats are there releasing new music amongst them we have Van Morrison and “Born To Sing,No Plan B” and Mark Knoffler with “Privateering”
So there you go a little bit of advance warning and a chance for you to start getting the Christmas shopping list early all compliments of Heartfm 96.1 and www.heartfmspain.com and of course via I tunes Catch you next month.....
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11. Richard Nixon 12. Austria 13. 13 14. Belize 15. Tennis 16. Australia 17. The Lion King 18. RoyalMail Ship/Steamer 19. Prince Andrew 20. Battle of Culloden
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