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28th July - 3rd August 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL protection officers in Los Ve l e z , E s t a n c i a s , F i labres and Sierra de Gador have received new vehicles to help in their fight against nature crimes. The four new off-road cars were unveiled by regional delegate for Environment and Spatial Planning, Antonio Martinez, at the La Silveria recreational area in Purchena. Mr Martinez said that by buying the new fleet a t a c o s t o f €9 0 , 0 0 0 , “the Junta de Andalucia intends that the environ-
PHOTO CREDIT JUNTA DE ANDALUCIA
Ahead of the pack
IT’S OFFICIAL: The cars were delivered by Antonio Martinez (third from left).
mental agents are able to carr y out their work effectively and with greater comfort, plus additional security.” He added that the regional authority had
chosen 4x4 vehicles “because of their multifunctionality, because during consultations both technicians and the police told us that it was ver y important to have vehi-
cles suitable for all of their work, which is often carried out on forest tracks and minor roads.” The official also said that monitoring local forests is critical during the summer, when wild fires are common, while highlighting that environmental degradation is almost always down to negligence. “Many of our best beaches are located in fragile natural spaces, and only through respectful behaviour are we able to combine leisure with conservation,” he said.
A 32-YEAR-OLD Dutchman has been held under a European Arrest Warrant at Almeria Port. National Police investigators picked up the suspect, wanted for drug trafficking and robbery, at Spanish passport control after he disembarked from a ferry originating in Nador, Morooco. The arrest warrant was issued in August 2016, and the man has now been sent to Madrid, where he will appear in the National Court before being extradited to Belgium, where the crimes were committed.
PHOTO CREDIT POLICIA NACIONAL
Port in a storm
HELD: The suspect was stopped at pasport control.
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Making a hash of it THE Civil Guard of Melilla has dismantled a criminal organisation that specialised in large-scale distribution of hashish. Nine people have been incarcerated as a result of operation ‘Litux-Poniente’ which began in February when a tractor was found to have a considerable amount of the drug concealed in one of its fuel tanks. It is believed that the driver could have made up to six previous trips which would result in up to 1,500 kilograms of the illegal substance having made its way into the country. The group created legitimate companies in order to mask their activities as the hashish was brought from the Peninsula to Melilla in large transport vehicles such as lorries, tractors and trailers. Many of these vehicles had specially constructed ‘double bottoms’ to their fuel tanks in order to conceal the drugs. There were two structural aspects to the organisation. In Alicante and Almeria drivers were recruited and the false floors were fitted to the lorries. In Melilla the drugs were supplied and
SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED: Fuel tanks.
stowed for transport. Members of the organisation had experience of drug trafficking offences, being very well connected with the transport guild and using a variety of vehicles under different names to avoid police monitoring. Eight of those arrested were Spanish origin with one being Latvian.
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NEWS BITES
Naked run NUDISTS took on a 6.6km run along Vera beach in the fourth edition of the naked run. Around 30 people participated, hoping to raise awareness of the naturalist lifestyle.
Water x-ray LIVESTOCK: Was being stolen from farms in the village of Abla.
Animal thief held AN 18-year-old man has been held on suspicion of stealing livestock from two farms in the village of Abla. Suspicions were raised when a Guardia Civil patrol spotted a moped parked near a warehouse off the A-92 motorway. As they approached, four individuals, two of whom were riding a second motorcycle, emerged and one was heard to say “with what we get out of this we will get
€50 each.” When they spotted the officers the quartet fled, two on foot, one of whom dropped his wallet, which contained an ID card corresponding to the owner of the stationary moped, who has now been arrested. Upon entering the warehouse, the officers found two live lambs and two calves estimated to be worth €260, which had been stolen the previous evening.
INVESTMENT from the EU will put Almeria at the forefront of alternative technologies being used to eliminate radioactivity in water supplies. Three treatment plants will be established by 2020.
Short term AN extra 1,600 homes in Almeria Province have been granted holiday rental licences, meaning they can legally be leased short term to tourists.
News
28th July - 3rd August 2017
Mojacar blue flags raised for summer season FOUR blue flags have been awarded to the beaches of Marina de la Torre, Piedra Villazar, Venta del Bancal, VentĂĄnicas and El Canta by the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC). The distinction affirms the beaches as premium bathing locations, factoring in bathing water, environmental management and safety and facilities for beachgoers. The flags were hoisted by the mayor of Mojacar, Rosa Maria Cano, accompanied by the councillor for Tourism, Emmanuel Aguero, and members of the town hall. For the summer season this year, Mojacar has 25 rescuers equipped with two
BLUE FLAGS: Awarded for premium bathing locations.
jet skis, an ambulance and six amphibious chairs and a specialised lifeguard for people with disabilities. Lifeguards are on duty between 11am to 7pm each day.
The local council welcomed the blue flag status, saying that it reflected the municipalities’ work to improve its coastline and efforts to give beachgoers the best possible experience.
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28th July - 3rd August 2017
New English app By Alastair Stewart THE city of Almeria will soon launch a new mobile application designed to engage citizens in consultations and sur veys for citywide decisions. Councillor for Employment, Transparency and New Technologies, Manuel Guzman, said that the app will promote and favour citizen participation in those consultation processes that are from now on put in place.” Technology company Hamantide, SL has been awarded €20,557.90 for the development and maintenance of the app. The objective, said Guzman, is to “offer
PHOTO CREDIT AYUNTAMIENTO DE ALMERIA
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MANUEL GUZMAN: ‘New channels of communication.’
citizens new channels of communication with a new tool as a direct way of participation in municipal management.” The development of the new app, named ‘Almería Participa,’ will be available for Android and IOS platforms, which currently
have the largest market share, and will allow sharing of content through social networks. Different languages, including English, are also a feature, with the possibility of instant messaging between elected of ficials and citizens a possibility in the future.
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THE City Council of Cuevas del Almanzora has organised children’s activities as part of their ‘Clean Beaches, healthy beaches’ initiative. Children took part in activities focused on recycling and the importance of maintaining the Quitapellejos (Palomares) and Pozo del Esparto beaches. The council has also organised a number of other community and environmental awareness events, including another series of events in the districts of Los Lobos, El Calón, Villaricos and Guazamara. While education is the hope, summer sun and fun is the emphasis for family.
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News
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Support for nursing assistants
CSIF (The Independent Trade Union Centre and Officials) has demanded that there be recognition for the work of nursing assistants in the province. The trade union has called for social and labour support beyond mere recognition on International Nursing Assistant Day. The union cites the unique issues staff suf-
fer, including workload overload, significant salary differences and limited opportunities to advance. They add that the Andalucian Board should provide greater support for staff beginning with increased focus and visibility about their work as they are a ‘fundamental pillar’ of the healthcare system.
Church donates MEMBERS of the Anglican congregation of the village of La Aljambra have given a donation of €1,350 to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) of Albox. The president of the AECC of Albox, Maria Sáez, and members of the Anglican congregation attended a donation ceremony in the town. María Sáez acknowledged the association for its donation.
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THE Municipal Tourist Office of the city of Cuevas del Almanzora has been awarded the Seal of Tourist Quality (SICTED) by the Association of Municipalities of Levante Almeriense. The councillor for Tourism, Indalecio Modesto, and the councillor for Economic Development, María Isabel Alarcon, collected the distinction from the President of the Commonwealth of Levante Almeriense Municipalities, Domingo Fernández. The town hall welcomed the distinction and as a welcome recognition of their work promoting tourism in the area.
NEWS BITES
Calls for expatriate MP FORMER British expatriates in Spain are calling for greater influence in the Brexit negotiations. Residents in Almeria are expressing disdain at being excluded from the general election and from having their views taken seriously. Residents are encouraging one another to write to Brexit Secretar y David Davis and demand a formal provision be made to hear their views.
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Feature
28th July - 3rd August 2017
Britannia waives the rules by Sandy Shore WHEN on June 17 the USS Fitzgerald collided with a Philippines cargo ship near Japan, I had a strong sense of déjà vu. As a Junior Ordinary Seaman (JOS) I found myself in total control of the MV Columbia Star. West of California the vastness of the Pacific Ocean was like molten glass. I say molten because the heat that sleepy afternoon was unrelentingly torrid. Picture me, a 16-year old in shorts and Jungle Wellies (flipflops) manning the freighter’s helm. Despite the size of such freighters their crews are small, experienced but prone to sleepiness given such conditions. Alone atop the wheelhouse I might as well have been the only crew member on the enigmatic Mary Celeste.
WITH HINDSIGHT: “I guessed less than a kilometre separated the two ships.”
Somewhere mid-watch I was startled by the sight of an American destroyer whose passage would put our two ships on a collision course. Protocol is for the merchant ship to give way to the warship of any nation. The merchant ship must also salute the military ship by dipping its national flag. The warship then acknowledges the salutation by dipping its ensign; World War III does-
n’t commence. Simple but most 16-year old seamen are simple. Bellowing into the voice pipe I was unable to rouse the officer of the watch who was fast asleep in the chartroom. If any of the crew were about that afternoon there was no sign of them. Unable to be in two places at once I couldn’t dip the ship’s flag either but I had other worries on my mind. Displaying a certain
coercive belligerency the American warship’s officers appeared to want to check out our ship. Faithful unto death I lacked the sense, experience and chutzpah to deviate from the course set for me by the ship’s 2nd Officer. That US warship was going to get out of my way or it was going straight to Davy Jones locker in fore and aft pieces. Furthermore, flag-dipping civilities were not going to be exchanged be-
tween our two navies. I was going to bag a bundle a U-Boat had missed. Between you and me this wet behind the ears teenager was now in a blue funk. Closing on the warship I was about to make my peace with my Maker when the grey leviathan’s stern descended like a submarine under attack and the threatened destroyer’s bows visibly reared up. With hindsight I guessed less than a kilometre separated the two ships as minutes later the British registered Columbia Star cleaved the destroyer’s wake. My greatest regret is that I couldn’t be a fly on the wall of that US destroyer’s wheelhouse. All I can do is offer my salty American colleagues an explanation, an apology, and an appeal for forgiveness and understanding.
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SUMMER Special
28th July - 3rd August 2017
Almeria’s most acces By Liam O’Connor FIVE beaches in Almeria are competing in the social campaign ‘La Playa Accessible de los Fans’ to be crowned as Spain’s most accessible beach. Organisers have selected more than 80 beaches along the Spanish coastline as par t of their four th instalment of the campaign. The five contenders flying the flag for Almeria are: La RoFive beaches are
manilla in Roquetas de Mar, Las Marinas, El Playazo and Puer to Rey in Vera, and Cabo de Gata in Nijar. “This is purely a social campaign developed to allow residents and visitors a chance to vote for their favourite beaches based on its staff, facilities and access for people with disabilities,” explained Belen Galan, director of campaign. Voters are able to take part until August 7 once a day through Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Once the voting period is over, the coun-
competing.
Summer activities THE Almeria Museum has scheduled more than 70 cultural events up until September in a bid to keep families and tourists entertained. The activities include outdoor cinema, theatre, book presentations and workshops for children and adults alike.
Book worms HUERCAL-OVERA culture councillor, Belen Martinez, has announced the third installation of the Bibliopiscina from 10am to 1:30pm, Tuesday to Friday. The initiative brings book stands from the local library to the communal pool in a bid to “encourage reading among the younger generation.”
SUMMER Special
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ssible beaches cil and mayor who maintain the prize-winning beach will be invited to a press conference and awarded €1,000 for more accessibility equipment. With over 10,000 votes already cast, Galan stated that “citizen participation has been impressive, and fills us with immense pride.” “Spain is a country that takes immense care of adapting its accessible tourism offering, in order to ensure ever yone can enjoy the countr y’s rich heritage,” he concluded.
The Cabo de Gata, Almeria’s main contender.
Street performers SIX theatre companies from Granada, Cordoba and Madrid will take to the streets of Almeria under the banner ‘Teatro al Fresco’ to share performances with residents and tourists throughout August. The groups will perform across 30 towns and villages throughout the province in celebration of Spain’s rich performing arts culture.
Sting no more ALMERIA’s Pharmacists College has partnered up with the Red Cross to launch the ‘This summer loves you’ campaign, aiming to show people how to treat jellyfish stings. President of the college, Pepita Ortega, said that instead of urinating on the wound it must be “cleaned with salt water and treated with antihistamines to reduce inflation.”
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Property
28th July - 3rd August 2017
Never too old to get on the housing ladder IT is well established that first time buyers in the UK are getting older but one man has waited more than most and just bought his first home at the age of 98. Geoffrey Green was a tenant farmer on the Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire and was born in the house where he lived for many years and has been looking after himself since his wife died 18 years ago. Now he said he has had enough of being ‘chief cook and bottle washer,’ and it was time to move somewhere more manageable so he has bought a retirement home where he can welcome his family which includes three sons, eight grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. He now owns a village suite with Assisted Living at Richmond Witney, which has been designed for those who still want their own front door but require some help with daily living. It comprises a living room, kitchenette, and a bedroom with en suite shower room and he has taken a hotel style living package. This means that all meals are provided, and can either be taken in the restaurant or brought to his apartment, plus there’s a daily housekeeping and laundry service. “I’m very healthy, fortunately, and only been in hospital once, and that was overnight when I lost the top of
my finger in a combine harvester. However, healthcare is on hand, and should I need anything in the middle of the night, I press a button and someone would be with me in two minutes, that’s reassuring,’ he said. “I am very happy here. It was a surprisingly easy move, and I wouldn’t want to go back now. The staff are very pleasant, the other residents are interesting from different professions and I’ve made new friends.” Unlike many first time buyers he has a lifetime of stories to tell. He went to New College School and Magdalen College School, Oxford, before going to London University for a year to read Engineering.
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Home & Garden
28th July - 3rd August 2017
Gucci on the home front GUCCI, the Italian fashion house, which is currently under the creative leadership of Alessandro Michele, announced the news. “Gucci is pleased to announce the launch of Gucci Décor, an eclectic collection of items with which customers can dress their own spaces. The idea is not to prescribe a particular decorative look, but to provide elements that allow living
GUCCI DÉCOR: Will be available to purchase online.
spaces to be customised.” Gucci Décor will be available to purchase online and at some Gucci and specialty stores starting in September. The collection will include cushions, candles, incense trays, chairs, screens, wallpaper, metal trays, and metal folding tables. The folding tables, “epitomize Michele’s imaginative notion that if you make pieces easily move-
able, you can constantly dress and redress your environment,” Gucci said. Gucci isn’t the first major fashion house to dip its toes into the interior design waters. Just think of the likes of Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, two major brands that created huge, and lucrative, home branches. Creatively, the chance to expand one’s design vision to a multitude of platforms
is clearly enticing to many of the heavy-hitter designers working today. Just consider Raf Simon’s jump from Dior to Calvin Klein, and the various tiers of the brand that he now gets to control. So is Alessandro Michele looking expand Gucci across a multitude of fronts? It’s too early to say, but it’s difficult to imagine that Michele isn’t a little bit interested.
Health & beauty
28th July - 3rd August 2017
Helena gives her Lumity approval HELENA CHRISTENSEN found fame in the early 90’s as a supermodel, and nearly 30 years later is looking and feeling her best yet. As a model, mum, photographer and humanitarian, she is a beauty icon, both inside and out. “Helena embodies the idea of living a Lumity Life with health and vitality to make the most of every day,” says Lumity’s Chief Executive Officer, David Wasilewski. “Partnering with her as a global ambassador was an easy decision. She is a long-time customer, and shares the brand’s philosophy that the body knows best and nourishing yourself on the inside shows on the outside.” Christensen was intrigued when she found Lumity at Harrods during a
HELENA CHRISTENSEN: A beauty icon, inside and out.
trip to London. With a promise of deeper sleep and more energy, Christensen began taking Lumity consistently. After a couple of months, she began to see and feel the benefits in the way of more luminous skin, more restorative sleep and boosted energy. As a selective business
partner, it was her personal experience with the product, shared philosophy with Lumity Chief Scientist and formulator Sara Palmer Hussey plus the brand’s unmatched clinical results that sealed the deal. “I’ve been a long-time believer in the concept that outer beauty reflects inner
health,” said Christensen. “When you take care of yourself and feel good, you radiate it on the outside. Lumity supports the body and counterbalances damage through protection, repair and cellular efficiency and has become an integral step in my beauty and wellness routine. “I’m excited to introduce Lumity to women looking for a natural, all-in-one supplement to improve their skin, sleep and overall health.”
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Puzzles
28th July - 3rd August 2017
Wordsearch The Big Bang Theory
Boggled How many English words can you find in the Boggled grid, according to the following rules? The letters must be adjoining in a ‘chain’. They can be adjacent horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Words must contain at least four letters and may include singular and plural or other derived forms. No letter may be used more than once within a single word, unless it appears twice. No vulgarities or proper nouns are permitted.
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SCIENTIST RAJESH STUART COMIC BOOK SPACE
SCIENCE PHYSICS PASADENA BIG BANG LEONARD
HOWARD CHEESECAKE WOLOWITZ AMY THEORY
SHELDON OCD PENNY
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Across 1 Small North America lynx (6) 4 Frank (6) 9 Expertness (5) 11 Leg joint (5) 13 Perhaps (2,3) 15 Very intense and uncontrolled fire (7) 16 Give out (5) 17 Ingrained dirt (5) 18 Move slowly (5) 20 Study intensively, as before an exam (3,2) 21 Expensive spice (7) 22 Remove from memory or existence (5) 24 Mock or make fun of playfully (5) 26 Blood sucking worm (5) 27 To or in a foreign country (6) 28 Bring into existence (6)
Down 2/6 Abandon one's position (4,4) 3 Not present (6) 5 Not well (6) 6 See 2 7 Became varied (11) 8 Unoccupied positions or jobs (9) 10 Tried (9) 12 Female lion (7) 14 Large amount of wealth (7) 19 Spanish rice dish (6) 20 Female parent (6) 23 Slightly open (4) 25 Space or piece of ground (4)
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• Very good: 44
• Good: 30
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antra anna annas astatic arts attar attic attics anoa anopia aorta aortas aortic aport astir asci acts airs alpaca apart sort cant canna canola canopy cart cars carat carats carol carts cats capo capon capos caps capstan capstans cast citron
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
Cryptic
Across 1 Course father’s wise (7) 5 Spleen contains good tripe (5) 8 Ascot designed jackets (5) 9 Minister on left started never increasing price for a vegetable (7) 10 Bars son also, for a change (7) 11 Article about professional cooking attire (5) 12 Block out computer part (6) 14 Intimidate males with an expert (6) 17 Horrible slime? Just look happy (5) 19 A terribly nice mid-morning time for the very old (7) 21 Newspaper bosses’ steroid abuse (7) 22 School head isn’t a good man (5) 23 Claim the championship (5) 24 Refits a building as the weather’s fine (3,4)
Down 1 Choices of plectrums (5) 2 Mix plaster for paper fastener (7) 3 Pompous fool in glasses (3) 4 Uncover a former stance (6) 5 Bombard gunners in a boat (7) 6 Cosmetic material for a ship (5) 7 Wide area of river contained vessels (7) 12 Have doubts about American President in religious order (7) 13 I saw and heard something very ugly and offensive (7) 15 Cream Eric advertised in the States (7) 16 Leads to exotic sauces (6) 18 For starters I drove into one town like a fool (5) 20 Coach tour around junction (5) 22 Meet up in the practice area (3)
Puzzles
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SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : I’VE STARTED, SO I’LL FINISH All the answers begin and end with the same letter 1. What given name connects British composers Arnold, Clarke and Sargent and Australian composer Williamson? 2. Which durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton, has a yellowish colour? 3. Which is the smallest of central North America’s Great Lakes? 4. In the animated cartoon series Wacky Races, which character drives the Compact Pussycat, a pink, stereotypically feminine car?
5. Which Australian tennis player won the Australian Open in 1960, 1962 and 1969, the French Open in 1962 and 1969, Wimbledon in 1961, 1962, 1968, and 1969 and the US Open in 1962 and 1969? 6. In astronomy, which large constellation (the Archer) is said to represent a centaur carrying a bow and arrow? 7. Which gelatinous sweet is traditionally made of syrup and cornflour and dusted with icing sugar? 8. Closely related to Hindi, what is the offi-
Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.
Answers : 1. MALCOLM, 2. NANKEEN, 3. OHIO, 4. PENELOPE PITSTOP, 5. ROD LAVER, 6. SAGITTARIUS, 7. TURKISH DELIGHT, 8. URDU, 9. WARSAW, 10. YESTERDAY
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cial literary language of Pakistan? 9. Which city is the capital and largest city of Poland? 10. Which Beatles’ song, originally released in August 1965, remains popular today with more than 2,200 cover versions, making it one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music? Not a lot of people know that... the first premier of the Soviet Union, Lenin’s real name was Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov
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Leisure
28th July - 3rd August 2017
YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Your home environment may be hectic, which could result in emotional upset if you aren’t well organised. Try not to take everything so seriously. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.
TAURES (April 21 - May 21) Put your efforts into being creative. Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. You could lose a good friend because of it. Learn some new skills that will increase your income. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) You can’t make things better if you don’t know what to fix. You may interest people in a service you have to offer. Work quietly behind the scenes for best results. Don’t hesitate to look for alternatives that will enable you to raise the kind of donations you need to do the job right. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Your ability to visualise will help you convince others of the possibilities. Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Don’t be too quick to voice your opinion. Listen to others carefully. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Those you work with may have little consideration for the underdog. You can raise your standard of living if you pick up some freelance work on the side. Don’t jump into investments too quickly. Try not to overreact to the loss. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Use your energy wisely. You may find yourself in the limelight for the wrong reasons. Someone envious of your popularity may challenge you to a debate. Travel for business purposes may bring the highest returns. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) You can ferret out secret information if you just listen to what others have to say. Travel will be good if you are seeking knowledge. Minor accidents may occur if you don’t concentrate on what you’re doing. Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant. Try to mix business with pleasure while travelling. You can convince anyone of anything. Get your domestic chores out of the
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. You will have excellent ideas and you should be able to help your partner get ahead. Concern yourself with legal matters and formulating contracts rather than finalising your objectives.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are likely to reveal information unintentionally. You’ll find it easy to charm members of the opposite sex this week. Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart. You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups. Property investments could be prosperous. You can’t do everything on your own. Family responsibilities are escalating. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) You need to sit back and enjoy. Things have been moving so quickly that you need to do something physical to release your tension. Unexpected changes in friendships could occur. Make creative changes to your living quarters.
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BOOK REVIEW
Flight of a Lifetime by Philip Watling
YOU are presented here with an autobiographical account of a tragic accident that occurred to the author and left him struggling between life and death. Very much touch and go. This moving account shows his sheer, gritty determination and courage to pull back from the face of death and to learn those basic skills once more of talking, walking and just generally functioning as a ‘normal’ human being instead of be-
“I was certainly not destin ed to die; I was not con fronted with a tunnel, swirling wi th luminous mist, or becko ned by distant ancestors tempti ng me with the promise of everlasting peace and happiness. I did not see a bright light. ”
PUBLISHER: ATHENA PRESS ISBN: 978-1-909-227-613.
coming a vegetable. It touches the heart strings and includes personal testimonials from family, friends and medical practitioners emphasising the seriousness of Philip’s head injury and his fight for survival through to his slow recovery. In his acknowledgements he shows gratitude to HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) who saved his life. He calls them his angels of mercy. During those frequent dark days Philip never gave
up. That golden hour referred to the time when an accident occurred to the victim’s arrival in hospital is crucial as the writer points out because it allows the victim the best chances of survival and recovery. Alan Rocks, the Chief Pilot (HEMS 1988-98) believes that Philip would not have survived without HEMS. He states how “long, painful and exasperating” his recovery has been.
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FILM REVIEW
Victoria & Abdul IT’S 1887, and the British Empire is celebrating Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Among the kings and princes in attendance is Abdul Karim, a young clerk who has travelled to the event from his famineravaged India to present the ageing monarch with a ceremonial coin. Despite being told “Whatever you do, you must not look at Her Majesty,” Abdul looks at Victoria, gives her a smile, and so begins one of the most unlikely friendships in histo-
ry. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Based on Shrabani Basu’s book Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant, this period piece from Working
“No one really knows what it’s like to be queen.”
Title is about Queen Victoria’s latter life, and there is no doubt that many will see an immediate similarity to the story of Mrs Brown. On screen, it’s the British institution that is Dame Judi Dench, who played Victoria in the said John Madden’s film Mrs Brown, returning to the same role some 20 years later. Her principal co-star, as Abdul, is Bollywood actor Ali Fazal. Other well-known names include Eddie Izzard, Sir Michael Gambon, Tim-Piggott-Smith and Simon Callow.
Film & TV Guide
QUEEN VICTORIA: Played by Dame Judi Dench.
ONE TO WATCH
Game of Thrones
OUR PICK OF THIS WEEK’S MUST-SEE FILM & TV
FILM OF THE WEEK
Monday 31st July 9pm to 10pm The Queen’s Justice. The third instalment in the latest series of the ever-popular medieval fantasy drama. Daener ys holds cour t, Cersei returns a gift, and Jaime learns from his mistakes.
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Saturday 29th July ITV2 8pm to 12am The second instalment of the film adaptation of Tolkien’s The Hobbit. The party of dwarves and their hobbit ally continue the quest to reclaim their lost kingdom, journeying through the forest home of ancestral enemy the elves and finally facing the dragon that drove them from their home. Gandalf the wizard investigates the rise of a mysterious dark power. Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Orlando Bloom.
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OUR CHOICE World War One Remembered: Passchendaele Sunday 30th July 8pm to 11pm Kirsty Young introduces live coverage from Flanders, Belgium, of the ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War battle. A dramatic event is staged in Ypres which tells the tale of Passchendaele and those involved in it. Also includes performances from Alfie Boe, War Horse and the cast of The Wipers’ Times.
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Food & Drink
28th July - 3rd August 2017
HEALTHY FOOD: Is considered to be more expensive than unhealthy foods and many consumers say it needs to be cheaper.
Less healthy eating on the h THE falling pound and rising grocery prices could reduce healthy eating, with only 28 per cent of consumers planning to eat more fruit and vegetables this year, a drop of 10 per cent from 2015. Over half (54 per cent) of British consumers say that making healthy food cheaper would be neces-
sary to encourage them to eat healthier. Public perception that healthy food is more expensive than unhealthy foods has increased, reaching 69 per cent, compared with 65 per cent in 2015. Only 17 per cent of consumers believe they eat a healthy diet, a drop from 31 per cent in 2015. Ingredients 2 cups diced honeydew melon, 1 English (seedless) cucumber, peeled and diced, 1 small onion, diced, 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Preparation Preparation Time – 25 minutes. Ready after a further 30 minutes. Method Blend honeydew melon, cucumber, onion, avocado, jalapeno pepper, garlic, white balsamic vinegar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings if desired and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
The research comes from Future Thinking’s annual Grocery Eye 2017 study, which surveyed 2,009 respondents to identify their perceptions towards purchasing food and drink. One third (33 per cent) of consumers reduced the amount of sugar in what they eat in the last 12 months, while 25 per cent
have cut out snacks to stay healthy. Thirty two per cent made some effort to increase their fruit and vegetable intake last year, despite the price increases. Catherine Elms, senior research director at Future Thinking, comments: “With the falling pound putting greater pressure on the purse strings, UK con-
Green Gazp GAZPACHO: A chilled-out soup.
Corn and Crab Bisque Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup onion, chopped, 3 x 14 ounce cans chicken stock, 3 cloves garlic, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob, 1/2 cup milk and cream, equal parts, 3 tablespoons plain flour, 1/2 cup milk, 16 ounces fresh lump crabmeat Preparation
Preparation Time – 15 minutes. Cooking Time – 30 minutes. Method 1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir corn into boiling mixture. Simmer about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.
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Waste not want not
horizon sumers are finding it increasingly difficult to buy healthy options. The perception that healthy foods are considerably more expensive than unhealthy foods is a significant barrier that brands need to overcome, with two thirds of consumers saying they see healthy foods as more expensive than unhealthy foods.”
pacho 2. Remove 1 cup of soup, and set aside to cool slightly. Then pour into a food processor. Pour in half-and-half. Puree for 30 to 45 seconds, and set aside. 3. In a small bowl, stir together flour and milk. Slowly stir into simmering soup. Stirring constantly, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Then stir in pureed mixture. 4. Reduce heat to low, stir in crab meat, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
THE food waste crisis has been around for as long as people have sold food. Numerous studies have shown that an alarming amount of food is lost and wasted every year all over the world, at every phase of the food cycle, or its journey from production and packaging to purchase, consumption and disposal. At the production level, for example, some food waste occurs as a result of food not meeting product specifications, over-production to meet seasonal demands, and cancelled orders due to changes in market demand. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimates that, based on weight, 32 per cent of all food produced in the world was lost or wasted back in 2009. Calorie-wise, this translates to a global food loss of 24 per cent. Put simply, one in four calories intended for human consumption is wasted. Those figures, if researched today, would surely be higher. Why is so much food heading straight to landfills? Is it simply a matter of overproduction and overstocking? Are retailers simply catering to consumers’ need for a variety of food options? Or perhaps consumers just keep on forgetting about use-by dates? “Let’s just give the food to the needy,” is an answer usually given in response to the issue. One of the key findings from the research was that because of consumer demand for a variety of food, there is a higher incidence of spoilage. The longer produce sits in the food supply chain because of transport and handling, the higher its chances of eventually heading to the landfill.
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SPORTS
A former player, Tony is now the world’s most prolific author of football books with 150 published since 1975. He has also been a PE teacher and a policeman, and is now a quiz-organiser, fundraiser, for various charities, and sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio.
By Tony Matthews
Drug cheats of London 2012 EVERYONE seriously interested in sport, believed that the 2012 London Olympics would be one of the greatest events in British sporting history. Overall the ‘games’ were brilliant with Team GB winning 65 medals, 29 of them gold their best tally for 104 years. But something was not right, and last year, an official report into state-supported Russian doping, revealed that the London Olympics were ‘sabotaged’ after several athletes publicly admitted they should not have competed! Team Russia collected 82 medals (24 gold) but 13 (four gold) have now been taken back following subsequent revelations of serious doping. The athletes who have been stripped of gold medals are: Sergey Kirdyapin (men’s 50km walk) and three women, Tatyana Lysenko (hammer), Mariya Savinova (800m) and Yuliya Zaripova (steeplechase).
I know that several other bignamed athletes remain under scrutiny and no doubt more medals will be withdrawn. The 2012 London Olympics have become known as the Games of Disgrace for Russia and it’s getting worse as the USA Department of Justice (DoJ) has been investigating Russia’s state-supported doping for a year, with some very important and vital information soon be revealed. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received information that Moscowbased former laboratory boss, Grigory Rodchenkov had to flee Russia in 2015 for ‘fears for his life.’ In fact, a documentary Icarus - about his experiences in the ‘lab’ was given its premiere in January of this year and now a film, directed by the American Bryan Fogel, gets its global release on NetFlix on 4 August.
Furthermore, Rodchenkov who has already become an important and vital informant for investigators - could become a key witness against alleged drug cheats, of which there is believed to be many. If he does, Russia could suffer severe consequences in respect of losing more medals which were illegally ‘gained’ in 2012 and also in the 2014 Winter Olympics which were held in Sochi, and, indeed, in other sporting competitions. Amazingly Rodchenkov, who was awarded Russia’s prestigious Order of Friendship by President Vladimir Putin, has since stated that Putin was among those who knew of the doping programme and that he has described Rodchenkov as ‘a man with a scandalous reputation.’ Meanwhile, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has suspended Russia from the sport.
This week in sporting history 1928 The Summer Olympics started in Amsterdam 1930 Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo to win the first-ever World Cup final 1938 Aussie batsman Don Bradman scored 202 in 225 minutes in tour game at Somerset 1948 King George VI opened the Olympic Games in London - the first since 1938 1966 England beat West Germany 4-2 a.e.t. to win the World Cup on home soil 1977 Ian Botham took 5-74 on his England Test debut v Australia at Trent Bridge 1984 Summer Olympics began in Los Angeles 1987 Mike Tyson beat Tony Tucker to retain the world heavyweight boxing title 1988 Jackie Joyner-Kersee beat her own world heptathlon record with 7,291 points 1990 England’s Graham Gooch scored 333 and 123 in Test Match against India 1995 Monica Seles (USA) beat Martina Navratilova in the Wimbledon’s singles final 2002 Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France but was subsequently disqualified 2011 Rugby star Mike Tindall married Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Phillips
JIMMY ANDERSON: Took 300 Test Match wickets on home soil.
300 UP for ANDERSON
BOWLER Jimmy Anderson has become the first Englishman to take 300 Test Match wickets on home soil. The Lancashire quickie reached the milestone when he dismissed South Africa’s Dean Elgar in the first innings of the second Test against South Africa which ended last week. Anderson’s 300 victims have come as follows: at Lords 81, Trent Bridge 54, The Oval 36, Edgbaston 35, Headingly/Leeds 29, Chester-le-Street 25, Old Trafford 21, The Rose Bowl/Southampton 11 and
Sophia Gardens/Cardiff 8. Sixty of his 300 victims have been Indians with the others made up of Australians 44, South Africans 43, Sri Lankans 40, New Zealanders 34, Pakistanis 32, West Indians 27, Zimbabweans 11 and Bangladeshians 9. His best bowling figures have been 7-43 v New Zealand at Trent Bridge in 2008 and his best match figures 11-71 v Pakistan in 2010. NB: Stuart Broad is currently on 237 ‘home’ wickets, Freddie Trueman bagged 229 and Sir Ian Botham 226.
Motoring NEW born babies may be cute but Australians don’t love them as much as they love their SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle). In 2016, Australia said hello to a new baby every one minute and 41 seconds, but it said hello to a new SUV every one minute and 10 seconds, such is the surging popularity of the SUV market. SUVs have also, for the first time ever, outsold passenger cars for the first six months of 2017. This hasn’t always been the case, however. In 2006 there were just 171,000 SUVs sold in Australia, representing a meagre 20 per cent of the Australian new car market. Fast forward 10 years to 2016 and that number has almost tripled to 441,000 SUV sales, or a staggering almost 40 per cent of the total market. So it’s official that Australia has fallen in love with SUVs and Holden is giving the market what it wants. “SUVs are more popular than ever and the segment just keeps on growing,” said Holden’s Director of Communications, Sean Poppitt. “Where once SUVs were seen as just the typical ‘soccer mum’ car, or for outback off-road adventures only,
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Cars more popular than babies
SUVs: Are more popular then ever.
that’s no longer the case. Aussies love their SUVs and Holden is primed to launch two all-new SUVs into the market by 2018 in the Equinox and Acadia. “We’ve already got the
stylish small SUV, Trax and the capable and rugged, seven-seat 4×4 Trailblazer, and soon they’ll be joined by the high-tech Equinox and the luxurious, Acadia. The Acadia in particular
will add some real American swagger to the Holden showroom. “Equinox and Acadia are game-changers for Holden and the segment. Not only do they boast high-tech features like wireless phone charging, heated and cooled seats and the ability to park themselves, they’re great to drive and look good too.” Sourced from North America but with significant Holden involvement from the beginning of development, Equinox and Acadia were put to the test by media this week alongside the current Trax and Trailblazer models. Holden’s future SUV range was challenged over rugged off-road, unsealed gravel roads and around the high speed ring, passing all with flying colours. Trax and Trailblazer are currently available at Holden dealers nationwide, and will be joined by Equinox in December 2017 and Acadia in 2018. With Equinox and Acadia representing the 16th and 17th new vehicles as part of Holden’s promise to introduce 24 new models by 2020, it’s safe to say the Lion brand’s product revolution is full steam ahead.
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Volvo in joint tech venture VOLVO CARS, the premium car maker, is planning to set up a new joint venture technology company with Geely Holding, the Chinese car group, to share existing and future technology, deepen industrial synergies and provide the economies of scale that will allow them to more rapidly develop next-generation electrified vehicle technology. According to a Memorandum of Understanding recently signed, Volvo Cars, Geely Auto and LYNK & CO will share vehicle architecture and engine technologies via cross-licensing arrangements of technologies managed by the new joint venture. They will also cooperate more deeply by commonly sourcing components and cutting procurement costs. Volvo Cars, Geely Auto and LYNK & CO are controlled by Geely Holding, the Chinese car group. The new joint venture will be 50/50 owned by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding and be headquartered in China with a subsidiary in Gothenburg, Sweden. “Partnerships to share know-how and technologies are common practice in the automotive industry. This is the model we are adopting,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive. “This planned collaboration will strengthen Volvo’s ability to develop next-generation electrified cars.” Volvo Cars and Geely already share technology, most notably the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) that is being used by Volvo Cars for its soon-to-be-announced smaller range of 40 series cars and by LYNK & CO. The intellectual property rights for the technology to be shared will remain with the company that developed it, but the technology itself will be available for use by Volvo, Geely Auto and LYNK & CO, via licence agreements.