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Exodus goes on THE wave of sub-Saharan immigrants crossing the Alboran Sea shows no sign of slowing. It comes after Almeria’s Maritime Rescue Service (SM) rescued 98 people in a single day. The Helimer 211 helicopter alerted crew on the Guardamar Polimnia vessel to the presence of a dinghy around 81 miles offshore with 34 adults, including three women, on board. All were brought safely to Spain despite the small boat taking on water and starting to sink. Later the same day, the Salvamar Hamal craft intercepted two dinghies with 64 migrants, including a heavily pregnant
ALL ABOARD: Some of the immigrants are brought ashore. woman and a 10-yearold girl, around 48 miles south of Motril in Granada. The search for a fourth dinghy carrying 47 people continues after Spanish authorities received a tip-off from Tensaman in
Morocco, with the SM’s SAR Mastelero boat deployed alongside a patrol vessel from Frontex, the European border management agency, flying a Latvian flag. A Spanish Air Force jet was also called up to aid
in the hunt after weather conditions worsened. Almost 500 African immigrants have been rescued of f the coast of Spain since last Saturday, with most heading for Murcia, Granada and Cadiz.
Car thieves caught
TWO men have been arrested by police in Vera after allegedly committing several robberies on cars in the area. The arrests occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 18 and the suspects were allegedly found with several stolen items in their car, in-
cluding sunglasses and clocks. The young Moroccans were arrested after police reportedly received a tip off at the end of September to observe two people. One of the men attempted to flee the arrest but was stopped after a short pursuit.
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SOL TIMES OPINION By Alastair Stewart WAS the Catalan vote for independence illegal? Yes. It’s that simple. The 1978 Spanish Constitution, agreed across the country in the years after Franco’s death in 1975, makes two explicit provisions regarding the now real possibility of Spain’s disintegration. The first is that the ‘the Constitution is based on the indissoluble unity of the Spanish Nation.’ Secondly, ‘political decisions of special importance may be submitted to all citizens in a consultative referendum’ but that the ‘referendum shall be called by the King on the President of the Government’s proposal after previous authorisation by the Congress.’ The moral argument, however, is much clearer. Catalans, through elected representatives in their parliament, are invoking the cardinal right to ‘self-determination of peoples’ stipulated in the Charter of the United Nations. To many Spaniards, there is al-
Catalonia was a gross injustice, plain and simple
ILLEGAL: The Catalan referendum. ready a real antipathy towards Cataluña as the odd Uncle who we never honestly knew and never liked Christmas get-togethers.
So if they want to go, do so, but ‘you won’t get a penny’ (ignoring, like any grandstanding in a divorce, the complicated calculation
of entitlements after centuries of integration). To many Catalans, the pull of unique culture, identity and lan-
guage has not only been fuelled by the Spanish government’s legal intransigence but now by the sight of a riot force sent in to quell the elected mandate of their Parliament. So what is worse, the chicken or the riot force? There is blame to go around for the 800 injured, including 10 police officers, on October 1. The mistake of Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish Prime Minister and the President of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, was to misjudge when the other man would fold in a high stakes poker game. Both must have known this would happen, and both are responsible for failing to observe the will of people across Spain. If the Catalans want to go, then let them, but do so within a legal structure that respects all Spaniards. That is the spirit of the Constitution, and to the spirit of the law to reflect the will of people across the world.
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Cycle challenge MORE than 300 athletes have taken part in the Guardian Angels cycle challenge in Huércal-Overa. All proceeds raised from the race were collected and donated to the Alzheimer’s Association of the municipality.
Load of rubbish HUERCAL-OVERA Town Hall has improved the sanitation of bin collections in the city after complaints from residents. Sanitation, as well as overflow, have been tackled to improve citizen services.
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ECOVIDRIO, the non-profit entity in charge of managing the recycling of glass packaging waste in Spain, the Almanzora-Levante-Vélez Consortium and the Mojácar City Council have managed to recycle 112 tonnes of glass during the summer. The record is 56 per cent more than in the same period last year. As a result, Mojácar has received the ‘Iglo Verde’ award for having exceeded its record. The award recognises the commitment of citizens and hotel professionals to glass recycling and sustainability. Ecovidrio has increased the scope and dimension of the comprehensive glass recycling programme in the summer, an initiative that aims to raise awareness in the hotel industr y and increase glass recycling data during the summer months. A total of 80 establishments in Mojácar have collaborated with the company, an important fact given the influence of the hotel sector, which generates 50 per cent of the waste of disposable glass containers. During the summer 30 per cent of the total recycled glass is collected.
Mojacar receives the Iglo Verde prize for recycling
Celebrating World Tourism Day
MOJACAR: Recycling more.
ALMERIA City Council has awarded prizes to winners of a ‘selfies’ competition. The contest formed part of the city’s tourism promotion activities as part of World Tourism Day. Mayor Ramón Fernández-Pacheco congratulated all the winners. Almost 400 people participated and 1,146 photos received. The most photographed places were the Cathedral, the Alcazaba, the English Cable, the Plaza Clara Campoamor, the Caño de Puerta Purchena and the Central Market. The mayor also presented prizes to the winners.
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With the aim of facilitating citizen collaboration, the entity has installed seven containers and has increased the frequency of glass collection to manage the activity in this sector. The integral plan has had the participation of 80 coastal municipalities across the countr y and more than 6,300 hotel establishments. The campaign has man-
aged to recycle a total of more than 27,900 tonnes of glass containers, which have avoided CO2 emissions equivalent to being withdrawn from circulation 4. According to the latest data for 2016, citizens of the town recycled a total of 106,144 kilograms of glass, which means that each inhabitant recycled on average 16.3kg.
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IT’S A DEAL: From left, Junta de Andalucia delegate Rodrigo Sanchez Haro with Rosa Maria Cano and Felipe Lopez.
Coastal cheer By Alastair Stewart THE mayor of Mojacar, Rosa Maria Cano, and the Minister of Development and Housing, Felipe Lopez, have signed a collaboration agreement in the Mojacar Town Hall for the construction of the second phase of the Mojacar Coastal variant. The mayor highlighted the importance of the Mojacar Coastal variant for the tourism sector due to the long road bottlenecks that occur on the access road to the beach area. For its part, the Minister for Development highlighted the technical cooperation between both administrations that makes it
possible to construct this variant that will contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of Mojacar. The Junta de Andalucia has contributed the land already appropriated as well as the complementary construction procedures if necessary. It will also be in charge of directing the execution of the works. The Andalucian government tendered the variant project in 2010, dividing the performance into two phases: a first one already executed, with 3.3 km and a second that included 5.7 km, although it was discarded for failing to consider wildlife.
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THE Independent Trade Union and Officers Centre, CSIF, has commemorated World Mental Health Day by demanding more significant attention to services provided toward treatment in Almeria. The union has called attention to the scarcity of resources and staffing numbers in the health system which affects the pro-
health care across the province. Explicitly, the union is calling on the Board to increase staffing in line with European comparisons and to reform legislation to protect staff who suffer mental health issues. The union also wants to create a proactive campaign that eliminates the stigmatisation surrounding mental health.
Calls to improve mental health services vision of quality care for the prevention and treatment of mental illness. For the union, mental health professionals ‘are the great architects of the magnificent service provided, beyond the difficulties of the scarcity of resources’ with which
they often have to deal with. They have once more called on the Andalucian Board to recognise the shortage in nursing numbers. The union continues with its campaign to drive the recruitment of social workers who are vital to mental
A few dollars more THE Minister of Culture, Miguel Angel Vazquez, participated in the inauguration of the seventh edition of the Almeria Western Film Festival (AWFF), where he reaffirmed the commitment of the Junta de Andalucia regional council to local cinema. The Ministries of Tourism, Sport and Culture will this year contribute more than COMMITMENT: Miguel Angel Vazquez (centre) at the €60,000 to the festival. festival. He added that the Andalucian Film During his speech, the minister highlighted the increase in projects with the AWFF, as Commission have said there are more well his prediction that this year there will than 1,300 filming locations in the region, be a “fundamental role” for women in film which produce more than €118 million and provided jobs for 15,541 professionand the western genre. The official also recalled the close link als in 2016. Finally, Vazquez has assured the industhat, for more than 60 years, has united Almeria with cinema, which has become try with a commitment from the Andalu“a thriving industry that provides employ- cian government that it will produce a Cinema Law, enshrining protections for the ment, dynamism and wealth. “Almeria is a land of cinema and a land industry. “We are very committed to the of wealth. And so is Andalucia, which is cinema, that engine of development, increasingly attractive as a shooting which fosters the talent and creativity of this land.” ground.”
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THIS will be the 9th year of the Urcal Fat Boys n Birds Club fundraising for various charities, from donating monies to Help for Heroes, to collecting Christmas presents for local orphanages and for the last three years, raising money for charity and food bank donations to the local old people’s home, the Residencia Virgin del Rio. The ‘Slimathon’ consists of local volunteers who put themselves through a six-week public humiliation of trying to lose weight. Monies are raised by sponsorship, by volunteers not losing weight or being absent at the weekly weigh-in and by the generous donations of local people. A Christmas Party at the end of the slimathon also helps to raise further money. The Club will also be selling t-shirts donated by the owner of Taberna
Amazir, Miguel Rodrigues Artero and his family. This year the Club will again be raising money for MACS (Mojacar Area Cancer Support Group) and food donations for the Residencia Virgin del Rio in Huercal-Overa. The weekly public weigh-in will commence at Taberna Amazir (Coviran), Urcal on Friday November 3, at 7pm and will continue at Taberna Amazir every Friday evening culminating in the final weighin and Christmas Party/Raffle at Taberna Amazir on Friday December 15. Ever yone is welcome to come along and either participate in the Slimathon or just to join in the fun and banter ever y Friday, if you require any information contact Martin on 627 177 208 or Debbie on 627 173 390.
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ALL SMILES: Mayor Cano rocks a floral dress at the event. THE mayor of Mojacar, Rosa Maria Cano, attended, on behalf of the town of Mojacar, the solemn Mass celebrated in the Parish of San Joaquín de Garrucha. This event was organised by the central office of the Guardia Civil in the town to honour the feast of the Virgin del Pilar. Community groups, local leaders and representatives of the Guardia Civil also attended the
celebration in honour of the officers and the institution across Spain. The image of the Virgin Mary, the patroness of the Guardia Civil, is located in the central altar of the Parish of San Joaquin, and has traditionally and symbolically been associated with the Spanish Guardia Civil. Floral offerings were left as a mark of respect. Celebrations took place across
Spain, and in Mojacar, a small tribute was paid to Second Lieutenant of the Guardia Civil, Cristóbal Carvajal, who will soon retire and was attending the commemoration for the last time an active member of this armed institute. The Guardia Civil is Spain’s oldest law enforcement agency and is regularly ranked as the Spanish institution citizens value the most.
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THE COPO Commercial Park cinema has reopened in El Ejido after a significant refurbishment. The cinema has been closed since September 2016 in a move to renovate the commercial centre and modernise the cinema. The project has now completed in a bid to improve space, the quality of chairs and the cinema has seven screens with the latest sound systems. The chain has also confirmed that, given the large expatriate numbers in El Ejido and Almeria, they will introduce films in English in the future.
Stage Door 35 update SORRY folks but for reasons totally beyond our control, we’ve had to change a couple of performance dates for ‘The Speakeasy Murder.’ Don’t worry as we are still coming to you and hope to announce more dates in the near future. The new dates are as follows, El Cortijo, Bedar we have moved to Monday November 27. Tickets are on sale now and available from the venue. Please be in your seats by 7.30pm as the show starts promptly at 8.00pm. For those who live in or near Los Gallardos, you can now see the show in The Miraflores Ballroom on Camping Los Gallardos on Tuesday November 28. As with the other venues, please be in your seats by
STARS: Val, left, and Edwina.
7.30pm as the show promptly at 8.00pm. You can still see us in the Beachcomber, Mojacar on Tuesday October 24. Please take your seats by 7.30pm as the show starts at 8.00pm. If you haven’t already got your tickets don’t leave it too long as they are going quickly. You can win a prize not only for guessing who did the dirty deed, but also for best dressed gangster and moll. If you can’t get to see us in any of the above venues, fear not! We return to Kuki’s Bar on Mo-
jacar Playa on Tuesday December 5. Start time is the same and tickets are now available but they are going very quickly! Once again folks, sorry to make this announcement but it was completely unavoidable. We are one of the most well established and well equipped drama groups in the area so if you are interested in joining us then please contact me, Bill White, on 671 810 819 or email williamwhite9552 @aol.com as we are always looking for new members on stage, back stage and front of house.
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A Charmed Day? #3 By Jos Biggs THE day was still sunny, the larks would still have been twittering, had there been any in the vicinity of Mora Oil’s car wash. Henry was still parked within the wrong tramlines, to the annoyance and confusion of the machine, which had not been trained to deal with wrongly positioned cars. It knew what it should be doing, and was determined to do it, just as soon as I let go of the Emergency Stop button. Suddenly the planet was devoid of human life - or at least devoid of human life which I could call to my assistance. Never has Mora Oil been so deserted. Where was ever ybody? I was alone in the Universe, the only thing preventing the mutual destruction of my car and the car wash machine being my finger on
the Emergency Stop button. I resigned myself to spending the rest of my life pressing the button when a dark car appeared. In the car was a driver wearing a blue tshirt. ‘Help!’ I bleated pathetically. The driver emerged. I explained my predicament and transferred button-pressing responsibility to him. While I manoeuvred Henr y he gave ‘Left hand down a bit’ instructions, and between us we managed to get vehicle and tramlines properly lined up. He retur ned to his dark car - a man in a blue t-shirt; but what I saw was a knight in shining armour mounting his snow white charger after rescuing a damsel in distress! Next time I’ll be a lot more careful with my parking!
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Crash and Crèche by Sandy Shore FOR a variety of reasons many men live solitary lives. Perhaps they are widowed or a relationship has crashed. Without a partner, girlfriend or wife, many are the problems encountered. Only when single do you realise that the entire world is tailored to meet the needs of people in relationships. Apart from a miserable Christmas Day spent on my own my most poignant experience of isolation was during a visit to a busy Costa del Sol resort. On a business trip and left to my own devices I didn’t relish dining alone in the hotel’s dining room. Having it in mind to discover a cosy little restaurant where I might find a corner table, I dressed for dinner then foolishly I ventured out. Restaurant staff were serving
packed tables. Had there been a spare table I would have been shooed away. The last thing a busy restaurateur needs is Billy no Mates hogging a table for four. Everywhere I wandered there were couples, families, friends and lovers enjoying each other’s company which rubbed salt deeper into my bleeding wounds of loneliness. The only thing one notices in a busy resort is a man sat on his own. Men do like to take themselves off for a beer but there are few sights more poignant than a man holding up the bar on his own. It’s a man thing; women are mutually supportive and will be happy to talk the sister-sun up. We men aren’t like that. The sight of a bloke on his own sends out a warning signal that he has baggage. Yet, I recall that some of my happiest evenings were spent in
the mess or recreation room. As a serviceman I often preferred my own company. The difference was the company was all male. Some chatted quietly together; others read, played cards or darts, sat alone or wrote letters. But, in such surroundings one never felt alone or isolated; quite the opposite. Might I suggest a solution to any bar or restaurant that finds it difficult to fill tables on certain nights. Set one evening aside each week as a men only occasion. A few newspapers, a bookcase, and a pool table are fine. A place to sit with one’s laptop would be good, and why not a dart board, a few card games, dominoes. If one’s publicity makes it clear that single men are especially welcome I anticipate considerable interest. I am sure the interest would be added by the bank to
the takings on each occasion a Men Only night is held.
DRINKING ALONE: A sign of baggage?
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Ten top home tips that may surprise ALUMINIUM foil scrubs pots clean. No scourer? Use aluminium foil as a temporary replacement. Crumple a handful and scrub to polish stainless steel pots (foil may damage non-stick pots). Cooking spray removes shower soap scum. Conventional cleaners don’t dissolve stubborn soap build-up on shower doors. Spray the glass with cooking spray and leave for 30 minutes. The oil slides between the glass and the soap scum, making it easy to wash. Wipe off with soapy water (or a wet sponge with a drop of dishwashing liquid). Ammonia cleans the oven. For almost effortless oven cleaning, fill a bowl with ammonia and set it in an unheated oven overnight; remove the bowl the next day. The ammonia’s fumes will have loosened the gunk so you can wipe it of f with a wet sponge or paper towel. Pillowcases protect delicates. The washing machine can pull fragile jumpers and tights out of shape. Toss them in a pillowcase. Close the case with a rubber band, place in the drum and run the machine on a gentle setting. Milk polishes leather. To clean patent leather (the glossy type used for belts, shoes and bags), dip a soft cotton cloth into
LEMON JUICE: Can be used as an underarm deodorant. milk. Gently buf f the leather in circular motions to moisturise. The milk’s enzymes and fat soften and polish the leather. Buff again with a clean, dr y cloth to remove remaining milk residue. Sometimes, you just run out of something vital and no shops are open. Try the following temporary substitutes... Washing up liquid. Shampoo (the plainer the better) will get the job done. Stick to using it in the sink or washing-up bowl as filling your dishwasher with shampoo may drown it in suds!
Deodorant. Lemon juice naturally deodorises by making your underarm too acidic for bacteria. Apply with a cotton ball. All-purpose cleaning spray. To clean up marks, glue or paint from a table, spray a dollop of shaving cream on the surface and spread with a dry sponge. Leave for five to 15 minutes and wipe off with a damp sponge. Shampoo. Sprinkle flour into your hair and shake throughout. The flour absorbs excess oils, leaving you with a freshlooking mane. Hand sanitiser. If you
need to wash your hands while travelling but no bathroom is in sight, use antiseptic mouthwash. Put a few drops on your hands and rub like hand sanitiser. The mouthwash’s high alcohol content attacks bacteria and gives skin a minty fresh scent.
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In the autumn garden AS summer days in the garden draw to a close, use this checklist to make sure you do not overlook any important jobs that need doing: 1. Start removing dead plant remains from borders and vegetable beds, and clear weeds for composting. 2. Rake up leaves and stack up for leaf-mould. 3. Put nets on ponds to prevent leaves in the water. 4. Give hedges a final trim. 5. Finish harvesting fruit, and check supplies in store. 6. Gather vegetables and store any excess. 7. Start planting new roses, hardy climbers, shrubs, trees and perennials while the ground is still warm. 8. Finish cleaning the greenhouse. Wash and dry pots. 9. Move outdoor containers under cover before hard weather, or insulate them where they stand. 10. Drain and roll up hosepipes and clean out water butts, and drain and insulate taps if necessary. 11. Gather fallen fruits and put them out for the birds. 12. Pick rotten or mummified fruits, remove or burn. If you're thinking of having a bonfire, firstly ask yourself if you really need one. You can compost most soft plant remains, stack leaves to make leaf mould. If you do have a bonfire: 1. Keep it small or use an incinerator to confine it. 2. Have a hosepipe or buckets of water handy in case you need to douse the flames. 3. Use a fork to add material to the fire. 4. Keep children at a safe distance and pets indoors.
MINISTER for Climate Change, Claire Perr y, has suggested that stamp duty could be reduced on homes where sellers have improved energy efficiency. As the gover nment plan for all UK homes to secure at least a band C energy efficiency rating by the year 2035, minister Claire Perr y has floated the idea that reduced stamp duty costs could be used to incentivise owners to improve the eco-credentials of their properties. When asked whether stamp duty was a specific incentive under consideration, the minister said: “Yes it is and that would be one of the incentives to do it. We also need to look at building regulations to see what more needs to be done there.” She continued: “What we also need to know is
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at the moment there is no value if you go to take out a mortgage or indeed to remor tgage your property for the sorts of energy efficiency improvements that actually mean your ability to pay that mort-
gage is better.” Ministers are already developing measures to improve energy efficiency for homeowners, and the government is set to introduce new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regula-
tions for homes being let in the private rental sector from next April. Some industry figures however, believe this latest suggestion could be a way of government responding to those campaigning for stamp duty refor m, without being seen as easing a duty which hits high value properties most. Never theless, unless the government can cut emissions as a whole, they will fail to meet climate change laws - as par t of the Climate Change Act, the government needs to cut CO2 emissions by 57 per cent from 1990 levels by 2050.
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WHEN was the last time you and your doctor talked about your hearing? The fact is, only about three in 10 adults who had a physical exam in the last year say it included a hearing screening, according to research conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). In recent years, a flurry of studies has come out showing a link between hearing loss and other health issues, including depression, dementia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, moderate chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, obesity, an increased risk of falls, hospitalisation and death, and cognitive decline. With so much new and emerging research, it makes sense for people to
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Hear, hear at the doctors
LISTEN: Hearing tests were common at school in the past.
talk with their doctors about their hearing as a routine part of their medical care. Addressing hearing loss often has a positive impact on quality of life. Most people who currently wear hearing aids say it has helped their general ability to communicate, participate in group activities and their overall quality of life. The research also shows that people with hearing
loss who use hearing aids are more likely to be optimistic, feel engaged in life,
get more pleasure in doing things, have a strong social network and are more likely to tackle problems actively. Many even say they feel more confident and better about themselves as a result of using hearing aids. Leaving hearing loss untreated may come at a financial cost. Most hearing aid users in the workforce say it has helped their performance on the job.
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Brazilian Rice Ingredients 1 cup rice , 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 cups water, 4 sprigs fresh coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 drops lemon juice Preparation Preparation time – 15 minutes. Cooking time – 25 minutes. Method
1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice and mix until clumps form. 2. Stir water, corriander, salt, and lemon juice into the saucepan. Simmer uncovered until most of the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Creamy Caramel Flan BRAZILIAN RICE: Prepared with onion and garlic.
Ingredients 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 (8oz) packet cream cheese, softened, 5 eggs, 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 (12 fluid oz) can evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preparation Time – 15 minutes. Cooking time – 1 hour & 15 minutes. Method 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF
(175ºC). 2. In a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook sugar, stirring, until golden. Pour into a 10 inch round baking dish, tilting to coat bottom and sides. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Beat in condensed and evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour into caramel coated pan. Line a roasting pan with a damp
kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. 4. Bake in preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes, until centre is just set. Cool one hour on wire rack, then chill in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight. To unmould, run a knife around edges of pan and invert on a rimmed serving platter.
Food & Drink Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste, 1 & 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1/2 onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 (14oz) can coconut milk, 1 (14oz) can stewed, diced tomatoes, 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce, 3 tablespoons sugar Preparation Preparation Time – 20 minutes. Cooking time – 50 minutes Method 1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. 2. Heat oil and curry powder in a large frying pan over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in centre and juices run clear. 3. Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
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CHICKEN CURRY: With a coconut flavour.
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Wordsearch Hannah Montana
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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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
OLIVER CALIFORNIA HANNAH MONTANA CYRUS
RICO MILEY TRUSCOTT STEWART ROBBY
LILLY BILLY RAY JACKSON LOLA DISNEY
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Across 1 Warning of danger (5) 4 Patron (7) 7 Glazed currant bun (7) 8 Musical instrument (5) 9 In a softened tone (5) 10 Admit to a wrongdoing (7) 11 Cheap and shoddy (6) 13 Express opposition (6) 17 Small fatty fish usually canned (7) 19 Decided on (5) 21 Mentally quick (5) 22 Female singer (7) 23 Marked by extreme anger (7) 24 Flowers with prickly stems (5)
Down 1 Make an effort (7) 2 Modify (5) 3 Wander aimlessly (7) 4 Unpleasant smell (6) 5 Open and genuine (7) 6 Chambers (5) 8 Prohibit (3) 12 Skilled fighting man (7) 14 Embarrassing mistake (7) 15 Tiresome (7) 16 Playing in opposition to (6) 17 Neck warmer (5) 18 Anger (3) 20 Pulls apart (5)
• Average: 16
• Very good: 32
• Good: 22
• Excellent: 41
eels else erose cere ceres creel creels crore crow crows error errors escrow escrows jeer jeers joes foes fore fores foresee foreseen foreseer foresees force forces frow dose does doer doers dove doves dong grow grows grove groves giro giros girn ignore ignores
SCORING: • 4 letters: 1 point • 5 letters: 2 points • 6 letters: 3 points • 7 letters: 4 points • 8 or more letters: 11 points
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Across 1 Liar cut-off limit (7) 5 Frivolous, as in an Emily Bronte novel (5) 8 See me about French river (5) 9 Go past different park as a temporary solution (7) 10 Make a speech about gym function (7) 11 Tapestry returned in disarray (5) 12 CIA not about for encounter (6) 14 Ordinary Seaman Ford to finish in Belgian port (6) 17 VAT, as for instruments (5) 19 Rearranges holiday locations (7) 22 Give up part of attic once de-cluttered (7) 23 Fall in with eager eccentric (5) 24 Doctor Lee is a female (5) 25 Cooking utensil for a large ship (7)
Down 1 Orchestra leader is after chamber instrument (5) 2 Minaret fashion clothing (7) 3 Sports ground in Delaware Naval Academy (5) 4 A good man, being guided around, survived (6) 5 As Biros spoilt map lines (7) 6 Annoyance when decrepit old car doesn’t start (5) 7 Former lover sat for a photo uncovered (7) 12 Newspaper report about recital (7) 13 Offensive outside broadcast location (7) 15 It receives sounds of a Red Rum running wild (7) 16 Gives instructions for underpants (6) 18 Additional payment is British duty (5) 20 Fend off a vet’s mongrel (5) 21 She starts every race perfect (5)
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SOLTIMES STAR QUIZ : MAGIC MOMENTS 1. First published in 1983, what was the title of the first book in Terry Pratchett’s comic fantasy Discworld series? 2. For which National Basketball Association (NBA) team did Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson play over 900 games between 1979 and 1996? 3. In which year was the organisation dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic The Magic Circle founded: 1905, 1925 or 1945? 4. One half of which German-American stage magic duo was very badly injured by a seven-year-old male white tiger named Mantecore during a live performance at the Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas in 2003? 5. ‘Piff Paff Poof’ was the catchphrase of which comedy
‘Spanish’ magician, whose real name is Geoffrey Durham? 6. Which animated children's television programme, first shown on British television in 1965, was originally known in French as Le Manège enchanté? 7. Which Beatle starred in the 1969 comedy film The Magic Christian? 8. Which British rock group topped the UK singles chart in 1981 with Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic? 9. Who composed the two act opera The Magic Flute, which premiered in Vienna in 1791? 10. Who presented the BBC children's television series that ran from 1962 to 1983, Animal Magic?
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Answers 1. THE COLOUR OF MAGIC, 2. LOS ANGELES LAKERS, 3. 1905, 4. Roy Horn (born Uwe Ludwig Horn) of SIEGFRIED AND ROY, 5. THE GREAT SOPRENDO, 6. THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT, 7. Ringo STARR, 8. The POLICE, 9. Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART, 10. Johnny MORRIS
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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.
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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Be ready for a refreshing cycle of possibilities, as the Sun is in charge of your short and long-term aspirations. Regardless of what is happening in the background, or whatever thankless tasks niggle you on Wednesday and Friday, your efforts will reward you at work, or wherever you need to improve your situation. Meanwhile, watch your diet.
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You, of all the signs, best know the value of taking each day as it happens. It's the old story of making time to catch up with life's little routines. Spread your efforts, and you'll reach your goals much faster. The tempo is picking up, and what you encounter will confirm that you're getting somewhere.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Both kind-hearted Venus and butterfly Mercury flutter with luck. This week's planetary soundbites suggest that you widen your social circle and conquer new horizons. Also, the lively Sun is ready to dawn on a positive outlook for any long-term changes. Forget the hassles, and dig deep. Take Thursday and the weekend in your stride.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23) If you cannot avoid conflicting opinions or certain odds and ends, accept them and show just how tactful you can be. You might not hold a winning hand, but at one point you'll be able to teach as well as learn. In your head-to-head discussions, leave things as they are until the signs are right.
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Even if you've been feeling out of sorts or confused about a certain person or your future, it won't be long before you get a clearer picture. All things change eventually, so don't apply any unnecessary pressure to yourself or others. You'll be surprised at how much better you feel, especially if you're expecting a gleam of hope.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Considering some of the things that are about to happen, you'll be wise to follow your feelings. Your ability to analyse and understand other people is one of your supreme assets. The links between your job, personal and family lives suggest that you need to be a jot more flexible.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Regardless of the weather or other mixed blessings, you should try and get off the grindstone. Although the emphasis seems to be on home, family and practical property tasks, you'll be running true to Libran form, trying to help everyone around you. Don't forget that the planets are positively geared towards fresh steps and new projects.
SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Your workaday, family and financial trends offer little respite from ironing out a variety of comings and goings. This is partly because not everyone is being co-operative, but it would be a big mistake to rock any boats close to you.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) If you're single, get out and about, and if you're job hunting or working towards a particular result, stay on course. This is definitely a phase to follow your instincts. With the spotlight on your social, home and self-motivated activities, you could be in for some unexpected surprises.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Your ambitious streak will be in full flow. Stay glued to what you do best, and it will be much easier to get others on your side. The new Moon in Capricorn will heighten your chances of making the right contacts or receiving some useful advice. If you're tempted to buy home-related items or useful gadgets, budget with care.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) During at least one part of your week the glamorous Sun comes out to shine, and together with the new Moon in realistic Capricorn, sweeps across your working, home and social life. Go-getters will definitely benefit from whatever moves are afoot.
PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Trust your instincts about those who chop and change. Chill out on Tuesday, and start planning next year's ideas - with the Sun making friendly aspects with determined Saturn, you should be concentrating on promoting all you have to offer.
BOOK REVIEW IT’S Christmas 1558, and young Ned Willard returns home to Kingsbridge to find his world has changed. The ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn by religious hatred. Europe is in turmoil as high principles clash bloodily with friendship, loyalty and love, and Ned soon finds himself on the opposite side from the girl he longs to marry, Margery Fitzgerald.
Then Elizabeth Tudor becomes queen and all of Europe turns against England. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the country’s first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions and invasion plans. Elizabeth knows that alluring, headstrong Mary Queen of Scots lies in wait in Paris. Part of a brutally ambitious French family, Mary has been proclaimed the rightful ruler of England, with her own supporters scheming to get rid of the new queen. Over a turbulent half-century, the love between Ned and Marger y seems doomed, as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. With Elizabeth clinging precariously to her throne
by Ken Follett and her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies and courageous secret agents, it becomes A COLUMN OF FIRE: Love clear the reseems doomed between al enemies are Ned and Margery. not the rival religions. The true battle pitches those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else - no matter the cost. CREDIT: TWITTER
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GEOSTORM is an American disaster science-fiction action film co-written, co-produced and directed by Dean Devlin as his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Alexandra Maria Lara, Richard Schiff, Robert Sheehan, Daniel Wu, Eugenio Derbez, Ed Harris and Andy García. In 2019, after several natural disasters of epic proportions hit Earth, 17 nations have banded together and commissioned a natural disaster defence system nicknamed ‘Dutch Boy,’ a series of climate-controlling
satellites surrounding Earth centred around the International Climate Space Station. Three years later, a United Nations field team is riding through Afghanistan when they are confronted with an unnerving sight: an entire village frozen, along with its inhabitants. US President Andrew Palma (Andy García) calls an emergency meeting of his Cabinet where it is revealed that an alleged malfunction in the satellite responsible for maintaining Afghanistan’s weather caused the freak freezing. President Palma wants it all covered up...
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GEOSTORM: An entire village freezes over.
Film & TV Guide Gunpowder ONE TO WATCH
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The Haunted Mansion Sunday October 22 ITV2 5.50pm to 6.25pm EDDIE MURPHY stars in this spooky family comedy about a family who become trapped inside a creepy mansion packed with ghosts, ghouls and other things that go bump in the night. When his wife accuses him of neglecting their children, a workaholic estate agent takes his family on holiday but decides to stop at a new property he has been asked to sell along the way. The family soon discover that the mansion is haunted and try to help the spooky residents out by breaking the ancient curse. Starring Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Nathaniel Parker and Marsha Thomason .
Saturday October 21 BBC1 9.10pm to 10.10pm GUY FAWKES, along with fellow Catholic comrades, hatches a plan to blow up the House of Lords to kill King James I in 17th century England. As England is at war with Spain, and Catholics in the country continue to be persecuted, a young nobleman vows to avenge his family and his faith in any way he can. The show follows Robert Catesby, who lost his wife and father in the war, as he masterminds the plot to blow up Parliament and kill the king. Robert Catesby is played by Game of Throne’s Kit Harrington, who has a special tie to the project as he is actually descended from the gunpowder plotter in real life.
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A group of 17th century rebels plot to kill the King
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Friday October 20 Channel 4 8.30pm to 9.30pm RICHARD AYOADE sets off to Rome for two days with comedian Matt Lucas to find flaws with some of the most renowned cultural sites in the world. The two comedians tour the city in vintage Fiat 500 cars, visit the Vatican and go to see the famous cannon being fired on Gianicolo Hill. They also pay a visit to the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum, perhaps Rome’s most treasured antiquity. Will 48 hours of la dolce vita be enough to force a smile on the faces of these two reluctant tourists, or will their trip turn out as sour as a bottle of corked Chianti?
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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
Oldest ex-footballer alive today I BELIEVE that George Haigh, born in Reddish, near Stockport (now part of Greater Manchester) on June 26, 1915, is the oldest former English professional footballer alive today, aged 102. Haigh started his career in 1932 as a junior defender with Manchester City and played regularly in the third team and reserves, lining up in front of the legendary England goalkeeper Frank Swift several times. After languishing in the second XI for several seasons without ever making the first team, Haigh moved to Stockport County in August 1936. He continued playing at various levels and eventually made two League appearances for
the Hatters, both in Division Three North in October 1938 - against Lincoln City (home, 3-3 draw) and against Carlisle United (away, lost 2-3). Unfortunately he conceded an own-goal on his debut against the Imps. In July 1940, Haigh joined the RAF and when stationed at Morecambe and Wilmslow he trained new recruits and future parachutists as a PE instructor. He became a flight sergeant, then pilot officer (June 1941) and whilst at Morecambe, played for the services’ team before signing for Rochdale, facing the great Stanley
Football’s 1,000 Club! THE three players who have so far made the most appearances for British clubs in domestic League and Cup competitions and at international level, are surprisingly all goalkeepers: Peter Shilton, 1,390; Ray Clemence 1,118 and Pat Jennings 1,089. Forward Tony Ford, with a total of 1,082, tops the list of outfield players who have made 1,000 or more appearances. He is followed by England’s World Cup winner Alan Ball with 1,053; another goalkeeper David Seaman 1,046; Frank Lampard 1,044; Ryan Giggs
1,036; Scot Graham Alexander 1,025; Irishman Noel Bailie 1,024; a fifth goalkeeper, David James 1,023; Ian Callaghan 1,002 and Tommy Hutchison 1,000. Just under the 1,000 line come Thierry Henry with 994, ‘keeper Neville Southall 993, Teddy Sheringham and Neil Redfearn, both on 981, and Asa Hartford with 973. Eight more players who have 950+ appearances to the credit, are: Denis Irwin, Robbie James, Sandy Jardine, Stuart McCall, Mick Mills, Bobby Moore, Phil Neal and Steve Perryman.
Matthews of Blackpool many times. Haigh, who also assisted Walsall and Burnley, was promoted to flying officer, then flight lieutenant in 1944 and was mentioned in despatches in 1945 before ending his war service
as a squadron leader. In July 1945, Haigh was offered the player-manager’s position at Arbroath but decided to stay in England and joined Lancaster City who also found him a job as a metal spinner. Discharged from the Army as a sergeant in June 1946, Haigh later managed Rossendale United before quitting football in May 1952. He continued to support Stockport and was the club’s guest of honour at a dinner in 2008 but hasn’t attended a match at Edgeley Park since September 2015 - three months after becoming a centurian. Haigh now lives in Cheshire. GEORGE HAIGH.
England’s football managers GARETH SOUTHGATE is England’s 20th post-war national team manager, appointed on November 30, 2016. Prior to him taking office, the other 19 who have served in the hot-seat –with their win percentage included - are as follows:
Dates 1946-62 1963-74 1974 1974-77 1977-82 1982-90 1990-93 1994-96 1996-99 1999 1999-2000 2000 2001-06 2006-07 2008-12 2012 2012-16 2016 2016 to date
Name Walter Winterbottom Alf Ramsey Joe Mercer* Don Revie Ron Greenwood Bobby Robson Graham Taylor Terry Venables Glenn Hoddle Howard Wilkinson* Kevin Keegan Peter Taylor* Sven Goran-Eriksson Steve McClaren Fabio Capello Stuart Pearce Roy Hodgson Sam Allardyce+ Gareth Southgate
Games 139 113 7 29 55 95 38 23 28 2 18 1 67 18 42 1 56 1 9+
Win ratio 56.1% 61.1% 42.9% 48.3% 60% 49.5% 47.4% 47.8% 60.7% 38.9% 59.7% 50% 66.7% 58.9% 100% 55.5%
* Appointed on a caretaker basis. + Sam Allardyce was in charge for only 67 days, recording one win from one game, to give him a 100 per cent record.
England’s longest summer ENGLAND’S 2017 summer cricket season covered 147 days and 24 matches. It started in early May with a One Day International win in Ireland and ended in late September with another ODI victory, this time over the West Indies at Southampton. During that time seven Test matches were played, resulting in five wins and two draws. Of the 14 ODIs contested, England won 11 and drew two while the other was abandoned through rain with less than three overs being bowled. And they also won two and lost two of four T20 fixtures. Joe Root played in 22 of the 25 matches; Jonny Bairstow appeared in 19 and all-rounder Moheen Ali in 18. Root also scored the most runs - 1,402 while Jimmy Anderson, who else, took most wickets, 39. Next up, is the Ashes series down under, with the first Test against the Aussies starting on 23 November in Brisbane. Leading up to that, England will play three warm-up games against selected Australian XIs in Perth ( November 4-5), in Adelaide (November 8-11) and in Townsville (November 15-18).
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Avoid those driving distractions MOBILE PHONES have become an essential part of life for most people, helping them stay connected and increase productivity. However, this technology can also be a distraction when driving, which puts everyone on the road at risk. As reported by the National Safety Council (NSC), more than one-quar ter of all car crashes involve phone use, both with handsets and handsfree, although it’s believed the figures are much higher. Distracted driving isn’t just an issue for young adults. High technology use means this is a problem across generations. For professionals in particular, the expectation to stay productive and reachable means a constant temptation to use mobile devices when driving. The NSC recommends the
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OUT OF SIGHT: Leave mobile phones where they can’t be reached.
following steps to eliminate distracted driving habits. Automatic response: Use a free automated response app to let callers know that you’re driving and can’t take the call.
You can personalise the response so incoming calls or texts receive a text message saying you’re on the road. Block drive times: Just as you schedule meetings; use
shared calendars to block times you’ll be driving. This alerts anyone else connected to your calendar when you’ll be out of touch. Out of sight, out of mind: A
study by AT&T found that 62 per cent of drivers keep their phones within reach in the car. Put yours where you can’t see or reach it, such as in the back seat. Pull over: If you must take a call while on the road, let it go to voicemail and pull over in a safe location to return the call. Avoid all distractions: Mobile devices aren’t the only cause of distracted driving. Eating, grooming and reading are activities people tr y to tackle while driving. Be smart and simply stay focused on the road. Driving safely should be everyone’s top concern when behind the wheel. These simple steps can make it easier to resist the temptation to pick up the phone or do another activity that can wait until you’ve arrived, safely, at your destination.
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BMW X5: Boundless driving pleasure.
A CONFIDENT presence in any situation and boundless driving pleasure on any terrain are among the shared strengths of the BMW X5. And now the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) are set to welcome attractive special-edition models which underscore their exclusive and sporting character extremely effectively. The BMW X5 Special Edition and BMW X6 M Sport Edition both capture the imagination with their high-class equipment features.
The two special-edition models will be available from December 2017. The BMW X5 Special Edition brings together the M Sport package with Dakota leather trim, including heated seats for the driver and front passenger. The Alcantara/leather upholstery combination in Anthracite/Black and with M badging on the seat leather is available as an alternative at no extra cost. BMW Individual extended leather upholstery Merino in five colour variants can be specified as an option. Added to
which, the BMW X5 Special Edition also comes with sun protection glass and the Multifunctional Instrument Display (not available for the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPer formance). All variants of the BMW X5 are available in Special Edition guise, with the exception of the BMW X5 M50d and limited to the German market. The Long Beach Blue metallic exterior paint shade and Carbon Fibre interior trim strips are the exclusive elements of the M Sport Edition package for the BMW X6. The
Carbon Black and Mineral White metallic paint finishes are available as alternatives. The M Sport Edition also adds the equipment features of the M Sport package and 20-inch M light-alloy wheels (also exclusive) in doublespoke design with mixedsize runflat tyres. Twenty-one-inch M versions can be ordered as an option for the specialedition model. All engine variants of the Sports Activity Coupe are available in M Sport Edition specification, with the exception of the BMW X6 M50d.
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