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Poor diet ‘Best Whisky in the World’ ‘Causes Lifetime Damage’
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A Japanese whisky has been named the “best in the world,” upstaging traditionally favored
Scottish brands, which did not make it into the top five, according to a new ranking. Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 was awarded the title by whisky connoisseur Jim Murray, whose 2015 edition of the Whisky Bible will be published next week, the Daily Mail reported. Described as “near incredible genius” for its “nose of exquisite boldness” and finish of “light, teasing spice”, Murray gave the drink 97.5 marks out of 100. Yamazaki is Japan’s first and oldest distillery, established in 1923 by Suntory’s founder Shinjiro Torii. For the first time,
no Scottish distillery was ranked in the top five, according to the Daily Mail, which got an advanced copy of the guide. Varieties of Scotch whisky have been crowned best in the world in two of the last three years - Old Pulteney’s 21 year-old single malt in 2012 and Glenmorangie Ealanta in 2014.The Whisky Bible, launched in 2003, provides detailed tasting notes on 4,500 whiskies. Source: www.nbcnews.com
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Poor diet ‘causes lifetime damage’: Foods full of fat, sugar and salt change the way genes work, say scientists. The damage caused by unhealthy eating can last a lifetime – even after going on a diet, according to research. Scientists suggest that foods full of fat, sugar and salt change the way genes work and even swapping them for fish, fruit and vegetables cannot turn back the clock. Tests on mice found that those fed a junk food diet were still more prone to hardening of the arteries even after treatment because the function of genes, including those vital to the immune system, had been altered in a process known as ‘epigenetics’. Researcher Erik van Kampen, of Leiden University, Holland, said: ‘I hope this study demonstrates the importance of diet induced changes in the epigenome and encourages further research into the interaction between dietary patterns, DNA methylation and disease.’ In the study genetically engineered mice prone to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries reducing the flow of oxygen rich blood, were either fed a diet high in fat and cholesterol over several months or a normal, chow based alternative. But after treatment, including lowering of blood cholesterol and
a change in dietary habits, bone marrow tests showed the former group still had large differences in their immune system and increased atherosclerosis. Dr John Wherry, deputy editor of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology which published the research, said: ‘We have long known lifestyle and nutrition could affect immune system function. ‘The ability of nutritional history to have durable affects on immune cells demonstrated in this new report could have profound implications for treatment of diseases with immune underpinnings. ‘The length of such effects will be critical to determine and it will be interesting to examine the effects of drugs that can modify epigenetics.’ Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
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Torrevieja’s Small and Medium Business Association, APYMECO, paid homage to Reach Out at a recent gala dinner. On Friday 31st October, members of the association gathered alongside officials from the town hall including the Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, for the first annual Cena de Empresarios or Business Dinner. A delicious meal was enjoyed by all in Restaurante El Puerto before the APYMECO award for 2014 was presented to a local business. This time, the honour went to Astoria by Patrimi, which was praised for its innovation and expertise in the world of textile and fashion. Three special awards were given at the event – one to Antonio Mateo one of the original APYMECO members, José Manuel Muñoz Espinosa, local entrepreneur and chairperson of APYMECO for four years and finally, a plaque of recognition was given to Reach Out for its important work with local homeless people and families living in poverty. President of Reach Out, Karolina Leonard, said “It is such an honour that an important local group such as APYMECO has recognised the work we do. I would like to extend sincere thanks to the President of APYMECO, Caridad Salmeron, for this award and thank the entire association for inviting us to share in a wonderful evening.” HANDS THAT DO DISHES The wonderful people at the Rotary Club in Torrevieja visited Reach Out recently to donate an industrial dishwasher to the drop in centre kitchen. The dishwasher was donated by Jose Antonio Vilelle Fructuoso, owner of Restaurante Bahia and Salones de Bahia, two of the most well known restaurants in Torrevieja. The dishwasher arrived fully serviced and as good as new, and has been put to extremely good use every day with the
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Price of Second Hand Homes Fell by 0.1% in October
ort Month-on-month, the price of used housing in Spain fell by just 0.1% in October compared with the previous month, to stand at a price of 1,600 euros per square metre, according to the latest house price index from property portal idealista. com, indicating that the year-on-year The Baron, Buttons, and Cinders of Studio 32. are well into rehearsals decline in October amounted to 5.1%.
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Despite this decline, prices have now risen in five regions, with the home owners’ expectations increasing most in the Canary Islands (+0.7%), followed by Valencia (+0.4%), Catalonia (+0.3%), Andalucía and Extremadura (+0.1% in both cases). House prices remained stable during
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the last three months in the Balearic Islands and Navarra, while the largest declines were registered in Castilla-La Mancha (-1.1%), Aragón (-0.8%) and Castilla y León and Galicia (-0.6% in both cases). El Economista reported that Euskadi, with a price per square metre of 2,676 euros, remains the most expensive region, followed by Madrid (2,304 euros per square metre) and Catalonia (1,849 euros). In contrast, the regions which registered the lowest prices per square metre were Castilla-La Mancha (1,008 euros), Extremadura (1,039 euros) and Murcia (1,086 euros) Source: www.kyero.com
Home Sales Under 400,000 Euros to be Spared the Tax Blow The Spanish Government has finally agreed to soften the blow, in the new tax reforms, on second hand home sales. An amendment to the draft Income Tax bill has been filed in order to mitigate the effect of deleting the adjustment coefficient – a leeway to limiting the big capital gains of the 80s – and the monetary correction indices – which take into account revaluation due to inflation – on capital gains obtained on the sale of homes purchased before December 1994. This new formula would, in practice, have meant a blow for the sale of second hand housing from 1st January, 2015. Those who bought a flat or house in Spain before December 1994, who are under 65, and sell it at a profit, would have had to pay much more tax from next year (providing the house is not the primary residence).
Now the Partido Popular, with the approval of the Ministry of Finance, has tabled an amendment to the Bill before the Spanish Parliament, to maintain the reduced rates for capital gains “until the cumulative sum of the transmission value of the property exceeds 400,000 euros”. The new treatment of capital gains acquired before 1994 not only affected housing but also inherited assets – precious metals, antiques, works of art, securities, etc. – purchased before that date and sold at a profit. El País reported that the Treasury had received many calls to eliminate this new measure included in the tax reform, with the President of the Community of Madrid, Ignacio Gonzalez, and housing associations being among those to condemn the measure. Source: www.kyero.com
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Cheryl Hits Back After Crtitcism
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has responded to criticism for miming during her performance of her new single I Don’t Care on The X Factor on Sunday evening. On Monday night, the former Girls Aloud singer shared a post with her 1.1 million Instagram followers about her latest album: “For those who have pre-ordered your copy of my album #OnlyHuman go to iTunes at midnight.. There’s a little something for you.” As well as positive comments, Cheryl received a sarcastic one from a certain follower: “Do we get discount on your mimed performance you did on sat?’” The pop star couldn’t help but reply: “Aww bless you live performances are not included on albums I’m afraid. “And I performed on Sunday! Don’t mug yourself off on my page. It’s not cute. Go teach some dance instead.” The criticism comes after fans took to Twitter at the weekend – having seen Cheryl perform her new track surrounded by backing dancers and wearing a plunging white cropped top and thigh-high boots – accusing her of miming during the pre-recorded performance. Cheryl, 31, has previously spoken about responding to social media critics. “I do. I have done! I’ve said I feel bad for you,” she said. “Actually out of 100 people there’s
maybe three or four that want to say something mean, but I feel bad for them or I click on their profile and that’s enough for me.” Cheryl’s live performance made a significant change to the acoustic rendition of the track that she shared on YouTube last week. The black-and-white video shows the singer at work with accompaniment only from a piano and minimal backing singers, standing with a microphone and showing off her vocals beautifully. Source: www. hellomagazine.com
On Sunday 2nd November over 200 people attended the show put on by Terry Sawkins at the Cinema in Pilar. Sunshine FMs Dan Davey was MC, the sensational Rebecca Holt was singing, and TAABS Charity Singers, The Crazy Ladies, Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonisers and Flamenco for All Dancers directed by Raquel Pena all performed to a rapturous audience. There was an excellent raffle organised by Jackie Ree and the grand sum of €1,330.45 was raised in total, ticket sales, donations and the raffle. Raquel Pena, President of AMMA, presented certificates to all those who helped produce this wonderful evening of entertainment and also to those Associations who have donated monies, Campoverde Theatre
Group, Torrevieja Show Group and ADAPT. Thanks were also expressed to all those who had given donations to this worthy cause and to Simon Mortan from Sunshine Radio FM.
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Two former Tottenham Hotspur footballers are jetting into the Costa Blanca this weekend for a Charity Dinner organised by Spurs Supporters Spain at their headquarters Moores Bar in Cabo Roig.
Between them Graham Roberts and Stephen Sedgeley played over 370 times for Spurs while Graham also played for Rangers and Chelsea, was capped by England 6 times and scored 58 senior goals while Steve´s career included stints at Coventry, Ipswich and Wolves plus England U21s with 37 goals to his name. Since retiring from the beautiful game, Steve has concentrated on his building business – somewhat appropriately called COYS Builders – as well as coaching, currently at Watford, while Graham went into football management including spells as Head Coach to the Pakistani and Nepali national teams, but now he splits his time between working in hospitality at White Hart Lane on matchdays or as a fundraiser for various charities. In this latter capacity he has become the Fundraising Ambassador for The Stacey Mowle Appeal, trying to raise half a million pounds for the treatment of Stacey´s neuroblastoma cancer in
Now we are all set and have opened the Day Care Centre at El Hogar del Pensionistas in San Pedro Del Pînater for English speaking and Spanish people who suffer from these debilitating illnesses and other traumas such as strokes. The first day is Wednesday 5th November 9.30 until 12.30 and the Centre will be open two mornings a week to begin with, Wednesday and Friday mornings. For more information please contact Raquel Pena Tel: 630 689 431 Louise Innes Tel: 96 532 2614 or 611 210 276.
ART EXHIBITION
An exhibition of paintings by the ladies of the Campoverde La Amistad Association (a social and cultural international association for ladies) and will be held in the Casa Cultura in Pilar de la Horadada from 7th to 28th November, inauguration of the display will be at 7pm on 7th November. The Casa Cultura is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 9pm and entrance is free. These ladies, some starting to paint for the first time have produced a really interesting display of their work. The Casa Cultura also houses a museum that focuses on local life from Roman times up to the present day and is located on the corner of C. Bailen and C. La Isla.
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the USA, and this is the charity for which funds will be raised on the night of Saturday 15th November. The evening gets underway at 6pm at Moores Bar with pre dinner drinks whilst watching England´s latest Euro qualifier against Slovenia, then moves next door to Marinasol restaurant for a three course meal, followed by lighthearted speeches, recollections of their careers and funny moments in the life of professional sportsmen. There will be a question and answer phase and of course the obligatory raffle and an auction for a signed THFC shirt amongst other items. After dinner drinks will then be served in both Moores Bar and Marinasol. Tickets are still available and can be obtained from Moores Bar, Cabo Roig or from the Spurs Supporters Spain Secretary, Graeme Clark at his office – Canal Print Rioja telephone 966 764 403. More details about the evening and other fundraising events can also be found online at www. spurssupportersspain.com.
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2014 week 7 With a coveted place at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool at stake this week the challenge was on to achieve that goal and not be the unfortunate one eliminated this week. Opening the show were Simon Webb and Kristina with a Quickstep. This had to be one of Simon’s best dances with a superb range of quickstep steps with hops, skips, kicks and flicks in abundance and Simon showing great enthusiasm, he looked to have really enjoyed his performance this week after his scare a couple of weeks ago in the bottom two. I awarded him 8 and the judges 33. Next to dance were Caroline Flack and Pasha and their Waltz to the beautiful once, twice, three times a lady. She showed a nice fluid Waltz with beautiful hand placements on extensions but because of a little more work being needed to her core, she was a little unbalanced in places due to her lack of leg extension. I gave her an 8 and the judges 31. Next to perform were Jake Wood and Janette with a Rumba danced to Strangers in the Night. As always with Jake he consistently pulls off the character of the dance, the Rumba being the dance of love. However, his actual Rumba performance was rather disappointing as his hip action was
very stilted so the dance was not as fluid as it could have been. That said, this is a very difficult dance for a male celebrity to pull off. I gave him 6 and the judges 27. Next were Judy Murray and Anton with a Paso Doble. And she didn’t disappoint, in other words, it was a total non-dance yet again! Time to go Mrs Murray to make way for the ones who should be there! The awful piece of music was way too fast for her and she was fighting speed apart from the steps from start to finish. As a result I gave her 3 and the judges 18. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan were next out with a Foxtrot danced to All of Me. The Foxtrot (like the Rumba in the Latin section) is the most difficult dance to perfect and unfortunately, so it proved to be for Sunetra. Due to the fact that she was dropping her weight back when moving backwards, she was unable to retain body contact with her partner so resulted in a rather unbalanced looking Foxtrot. That said, she did manage to keep it elegant and as smooth as she could so I awarded her 7 and she received 31 from the judges. Allison Hammond and Aljaz then came out with their Charleston to the music I’ve Got a Friend In You. This was a really fun, entertaining performance from start
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to finish. Despite the fact that it was impossible to do the majority of tricks with lifts that are normally showcased in this dance, Allison did lift Aljaz at one point! I gave her 8 and the judges 27. Next were Mark Wright and Karen with the Waltz to When Will I See You Again. With beautiful romantic characterisation, Mark’s smile can melt any woman’s heart. And if not the perfect performance, it was enjoyable for a difficult to control dance which was just lacking a little more swing and sway. I awarded him 7 and the judges 31. Next to perform was Frankie Bridge and Kevin with a Samba to La Bamba. Another action packed, high energy performance complete with many standard Samba technical steps well danced. She made a few errors but covered her tracks well and for that I gave her 9 and the judges 32. Pixie Lott and Trent then danced a Foxtrot to When I’m 64. This was another beautiful fluid performance, full of grace and elegance throughout with an improved posture. The only criticism is that she sometimes slides too far left of her partner making her right arm straighten and show some tension, she also needs to track her feet and not lift them from the floor in her basic moves. I gave her 9 and
the judges 36. Closing the show were Steve Backshall and Ola with a Paso Doble to Use Somebody by Kings of Leon. Unfortunately, there was more cape wafting to start!! Not exactly the best either! Not one of his best dances, even though he tried to attack the dance, he just didn’t drive his weight from one foot to the other and as a result his Paso Doble looked very plonky and pedestrian and overall lacking in stretch and strength in lines. I gave him 6 and the judges 28. As a result this week the judges bottom 2 were Judy and Allison and Jake, my bottom 2 were Judy, Steve and Jake and my top 2 were Caroline, Frankie and Pixie, with the judges favouring Pixie and Simon. The public surprisingly had Allison and Caroline in the bottom 2 and after the dance off unfortunately Allison left the show after another unanimous vote by the judges so all the others are on their way North for the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool next week. With the floor many times larger than the studio, it remains to be seen who can make the grade to ‘fill’ the space and not look lost like a fish out of water. Come and join our classes to keep up with the ‘strictly’ gossip but in the meantime Keep Dancing!
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Off Duty Nurse Saves Boxers Life
A Co Down man who owes his life to an off-duty nurse has spoken of his sudden collapse and how he thought he “was a goner”. Sean McLaughlin had signed up to take part in an amateur boxing tournament at the weekend and described himself as being in great shape. However, after only two rounds in the ring he suddenly felt unwell, collapsed, and sparked a major medical emergency. Fortunately for the 44-year-old businessman from Killyleagh, a specialist cardiac nurse he now calls his “guardian angel” was in the community hall supporting the charity efforts of the event’s organisers. Downe Hospital cardiac rehabilitation nurse Roisin Dorian had arrived at the hall in Ardglass just in time to see Order of Malta first-aiders rush into the ring. “I saw they were doing CPR, and I realised it was serious. I just dived into the ring and shouted for a defibrillator, and fortunately the Order of Malta had one. “He was unconscious at that stage. I did two lots of CPR and shocked him once, and by the time the ambulance came he was beginning to come round. “I am very proud that I was able to help,” Roisin said. Sean is now a patient in the Ulster Hospital’s coronary care unit waiting for a triple bypass operation. Meeting the woman who saved his
life, Sean gave her a hug and said: “I am glad you were there, otherwise I was a goner.” Roisin responded: “I just did what I am trained to do. It’s a great feeling that I was able to save Sean’s life.” The charity event was taking place on Saturday night in aid of the Coney Island youth soccer team. Sean only became involved a few weeks ago after someone else pulled out, but he had recently lost two stone in weight and had been training regularly. “I was doing well in the gym and felt really fit and healthy,” he said. However, those two rounds in the ring have brought Sean’s boxing career to an abrupt end. “I don’t think I will be doing it again. I can’t remember what happened on Saturday night, I can just remember seeing the ceiling. “I owe my life to Roisin, and I can’t thank her enough.” By coincidence, it will be Roisin who will be looking after Sean’s recovery on his discharge from hospital. “He will be sick of the sight of me by then,” she joked. On a more serious note, Roisin added: “This demonstrates the importance of every public building, or event, having a defibrillator to hand.” Source: www.newsletter.co.uk
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SMILERS PUSH THE BOAT OUT FOR ELCHE CHILDREN’S HOME
It was another successful fund-raising night for ‘Smile Charity Group’ recently, when they raised 800€ for ‘Elche Children’s Home’. Andy Jones and Lyndon B truly entertained the diners with their Las Vegas show. What a pair of showmen!
The venue, as usual, was ‘El Alto La Dolores Restaurant’, in Guardamar, and, once again, the owner, Andres, donated a Mediterranean Cruise as 1st prize in the raffle. The lucky winner this time was Traci Bortoli, from Algorfa, who is still recovering from the shock. On 19th November, Woody & The Peckers will be “Rock ‘n’ Rolling” again at the Restaurant, and fund-raising will be for the ‘Torrevieja Stroke Support Group’. See the ‘Smile Charity Group’ on Facebook for details.
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and sunlight to make its food. When green leaves are removed, the palm cannot make the ideal amount of food it needs to survive. Fortunately most palms are quite tolerant of this ‘abuse’ and can deal with sub-optimal amounts of green leaves... up to a point. So there should be good reasons to prune palms ‘prematurely’ as well as pruning in general.” Pruning Your Palm Trees - Part of Palm Tree Care 1. If Palms’ fronds are yellow, brown or broken prune them off. 2. Remove loose petioles or boots by hand. If they don’t pull off, leave them on. 3. Care of Palm Trees include removing Palm flower and fruit stalks. The formation of fruit and seed takes strength away from Palm Trees unnecessarily. When mature, fruits may provide food for pests such as rodents and birds. Palms, such as date Palm Trees, produce infertile (where there are no male trees near by) or fertile fruit that will later drop, make a mess or stain concrete surfaces.
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The seeds of some Palms such as Fan Palm Trees (Washingtonia robusta/ filifera) will germinate in undesired areas of the landscape. 4. Proper care includes that some clumping Palms may need to be thinned out or new growth pruned off if t h e
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truck. Some experts believe that after planting Palm Trees, the fronds of field dug Palms should be untied when new root growth is noted (Pfalzgraf 1999). The University of Florida has found that Sabal Palm species survive transplanting better if all fronds are removed. (Broschat 1991). However,
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Lions Aid to support the 5,000 Orphans of EBOLA
Whilst the world looks on in despair for those most affected with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, there is much needing done to help those children who have been left orphaned or abandoned as the disease spreads throughout the region. The current estimated number of orphaned or abandoned children is 5,000 and rising. Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) have initiated a project to provide food, shelter and to build orphange
accommodation for those most in need. An immediate donation of 150,000.00 Dollars has been pledged from LCIF. Lions Clubs throughout the world have also started to pledge support, currently most notable sums of money have been pledged from Norwegian Lions - $100,000.00, Lions in Japan $80,000.00 and Sweden $30,000.00. The Lions of Spain are currently active with their appeal for help, and the members of
Torrevieja Costa Lions Club will discuss the matter at their monthly business meeting. As readers will know the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club work tirelessly in the community of Torrevieja and surrounding villages to help those most in need, but in times of major disaster also have a commitment to offer support wherever possible. Readers will remember that with the enormous generosity of the general public, your local Lions have donated huge sums of money to assist in places like Haiti, Japan, New Zealand, Lorca and
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Tienda Roja (Solo Buen Precio) Is your local shop in Arboleas Village which sells everything you could want for your home; from kitchen ware to cleaning products, confectionery and stationery, also mobile top ups are available. Ruben speaks English and can help you with all your needs. You can find the shop in front of the old bridge along the front of the village.
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Welcome to Linea Nueve,
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In My Expert Opinion
Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. I have based this series of articles on the “pc for dummies” series of books. There couldn’t be a worse possible title for a self help guide book! Surprisingly though, it is quite useful for helping me find another way to help you, the absolute novice. Last week we covered the back of the box and I said that although this a generic type of box, your computer maybe a little different and might need a little more hunting to find the part described. Before we start I did read some sage words of advice and would like to pass them on to you and these are they;”It usually isn’t your fault! Computers also get it wrong occasionally and so do the programmers that make the programs.” So rule number 1 – the chance that you are the one that messed up is small! Very wisely the author does talk about surge protectors and UPS! We all know that here in Spain the power supply isn’t always stable or clean (this simply means that the power doesn’t suddenly drop or, go the other way and, spike). A surge protector prevents the power spikes hitting your machine and maybe (read ‘very rarely’) cause damage to the computer or your precious data. These are generally cheap(ish) and can save you a wad of cash later (maybe). Because Spain’s power supply is, at best, unpredictable, I would suggest an UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). All this is, is a box with a battery and some clever circuitry. You simply plug it into the wall and plug your monitor and tower / desktop / internet power box, into it. Should the power go off suddenly, you will have between 10 and 30 minutes to save everything that you are working on and turn off your computer properly. This will save you cost (possible damage to your hard drive), anguish (the loss of important information) and did I mention cost? As we have already talked about the big red On/Off button that is neither big or red! I would like to move onto the most popular Operating System (OS) used in the home computer market. I, of course, refer to Microsoft’s Windows OS. We, of a more innocent time, remember DOS, LINUX and UNIX. Everyone
else has come into computing with Windows in it’s various formats and it’s a damn fine system! My proudest moment is when a new user finally manages to use the ‘FDISK’ command successfully, because it means that they are on the great path of study that an OS can offer. It also means that they have truly screwed up their computer properly! Most, thankfully, never successfully use FDISK or FORMAT C: commands! How important is your OS? That can be the £64 million question. Without it you have a beautifully crafted box of electronics that does absolutely nothing! It has potential but needs major help. Flip the question over and ask “How important is the OS?”. Without the box it is simply, at best, a text file having 1 million lines of ‘gobble de gook’ and is about as useful as a chocolate fire-guard! Put them together and wonderful things can happen! Look at this as a layer cake (food analogue coming up), the electronics are the necessary biscuit base; The OS (Windows XP, 7, 8.x and soon 10) is the gooey, sticky main part of the cake; and finally to top it off is the Program Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Jamie Oliver’s Self-De-archiving cookbook and cheat list). So what, precisely, does the OS do? It has 3 main tasks: 1. To run itself! I know that sounds weird but an OS needs to maintain itself. 2. To organise the programs, your precious information and waste into the right place, at the right time, and to do it without you having to worry about it. 3. To serve as a base from which you can choose and use whatever program that you want to use right now! Next time, we will look at the desktop (XP, 7, 8.x and 10 are all different and might need some explaining) and explain what it is, where it comes from and do we need it? Have a truly terrific weekend playing with the “Format c:” and “Fdisk” commands – just kidding DON’T USE EITHER OF THEM!!! I’m now off to Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic!
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News A History of Moorish Spain IV Upon Abd ar-Rahman II’s death in 852; Muhammad I succeeded his father to become Emir in Cordoba. He moved quickly as his father’s favourite wife Princess Tarub tried to pass her son Abdullah off as heir. Life for Muhammad I was trying from the start; he banished the eunuchs from the court he’d inherited from his father plus the many widowed wives. He strengthened ties with North Africa and got his nobles to plead an oath of allegiance. Musa Ibn Musa was one of these nobles, later known as the third King of Spain; he controlled a kingdom across the centre of modern Spain that stretched from Huesca in the west through Toledo to Zaragoza: Equal in size to Al Andalus in the south and the Christian Kingdom of Asturias to the north. Within a week of Mohammad being crowned Toledo rebelled; supported by King Ordono of Asturias. Cordoba allied with Musa sent troops to quell the revolt but it flared up again. A year
I’d like to become an expert. Every second person seems to be one these days, but how do I become one? The reason I ask is because I’m always reading about them in papers and magazines, or hearing from them on the TV and radio. Experts are called upon to comment on just about everything, from anti aging cream, to spaghetti recipes, to UFO sightings, to rain storms and emergencies at the local bus stop. The word ‘expert’ is used in the media almost as often as the word ‘massive.’ An increase in the rate of inflation becomes a massive increase; a snow storm in America is always a massive snow storm and an aeroplane making an emergency landing at Luton sets into motion a massive security alert. The funniest bit for me is when the two words are combined. The Channel Ten news presenter announces that, ‘A massive security alert was set in motion earlier today when a British Airways charter flight from Rome was diverted to Luton airport after the captain declared an emergency. It’s thought a passenger was smoking in the toilet and set off a smoke alarm. The plane was intercepted over Brighton by RAF fighter jets and given priority ground clearance to land. The Prime Minister has been informed of the situation at his holiday retreat in Florida. We now cross to our aviation security expert, John Smith, who’s at the scene . . . John, what can you tell us?’ John then proceeds to repeat all the information, virtually word for word, that the presenter had given us in the introduction to the story and once he’s finished, stares into the camera, waiting for the follow up question, at which point the news presenter says, ‘John, we gather the airport has been closed for most of the day while forensic tests are carried out and massive delays to flights are expected for the next 24 hours . . . what further developments have there been?’ If John had a little thought bubble coming out of his head it would be saying, ‘Well, I can’t actually tell you anything more because you’ve already said it all.’ However, as he’s getting handsomely paid as an expert, he goes ahead and confirms that, ‘Yes Anna, the airport has been closed (adding the detail) since four o’clock whilst forensic tests are carried out (more detail) on the toilet where the offence is thought to have occurred. As a result, massive delays to flights are expected to last (he adds) until tomorrow morning,’ – Pause – ‘So passengers are being advised to contact an emergency number (which scrolls across the screen) for more information. Anna, back to you in the studio.’ I could do that. I could be that expert. I could repeat everything the person before me had said and make it sound profoundly ‘expert like,’ just like John. But how does one get started in the expert world? I suspect it might all be to do with being in the right place at the right time; now you have to be an expert to achieve that. By Paul Martin
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later Toledo was finally defeated with Mohammad personally in charge. Legend has it that 8000 enemy soldiers were beheaded with their skulls gruesomely piled on top of each other as a warning to others. Musa’s son was made Wali of Toledo, fatefully Musa in an act of revenge against Asturias; granted safe passage across his kingdom to a Viking raiding party to Pamplona. This backfired as on arrival the Vikings kidnapped his nephew Garcia. A ransom of 80,000 gold dinars secured his release but Garcia was rather irked and switched his allegiance to king Ordono. Together they attacked Musa coincidentally at the same time as the Christians (remember them?) 300 years later this was fictionalised as the battle of Clavijo with Saint James miraculously appearing to lead the Christians to victory against Musa. Muhammad I in 860 cancelled Musa’s autonomy and attacked the Christian kingdom of Pamplona with Musa under his command. They captured Prince
Fortun Garces who was returned to Cordoba where he lived in luxurious exile for the next 20 years. Fortun’s daughter Onneca travelled to Cordoba as well and two years later she married Muhammad I’s son Abdullah. This was a rare marriage between a Christian princess and Muslim Royalty. They had three children together; Mohammad after his grandfather and two daughters; al-Baha and Fatima. When in 880 her father was allowed to return to Pamplona she left with him and married a Christian cousin. The son Mohammad was assassinated by his half-brother 27 years later but his own son ensured his mother’s legacy lived on. Back in Cordoba Muhammad I’s revolting times continued. In 868 Ibn Marwan led a revolt in Badajoz against the Emirs rule. Cordoba responded by laying siege to Badajoz, Ibn Marwan surrendered as he was offered generous
terms. He was exiled to Cordoba where he stayed until 875. Those years of captivity didn’t work as when he returned to Badajoz he organised another rebellion. An army was sent from Cordoba commanded by the feared Abd-al-Aziz. Aided by King Alfonso III of Leon, Ibn Marwan not only won the battle but took Abd-al-Aziz hostage. Alfonso III was repaid by his help by earning a ransom of 100,000 gold dinars. Badajoz was fortified by Ibn Marwan and he went on to conquer a large area to the south with it becoming semi-independent state for the next 60 years. Before his death in 886; Muhammad 1lastly had to deal with the infamous Umar ibn Hafsun who rose to prominence in 879 in the south of Spain in what is now Malaga but that’s a story for another time
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Your property in Spain may be let out and treated as a holiday home or it may be your permanent residence. In all cases, adequate home insurance is a must; after all, your property will certainly be one of your most valuable personal assets, and you need to protect it as such. When you take out a Spanish mortgage, one of the conditions from the bank will be compulsory buildings insurance from the lender to ensure that the bank loan is secured against risks to properties in Spain. Linea Directa can provide online quotes for Spanish buildings insurance. Its quick and easy and we will help you find the best deal for the needs of your particular cover.
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This is an Immaculately presented, spacious, light and airy, recently decorated, 2 bed, 1 bath villa (can be extended) with 8m x 3m swimming pool on a 467m2 walled garden on the edge of a village walking distance to a bar / restaurant, bar, shop, doctors and school. 3 mins drive to the A7 motorway, 8 mins drive to HuercalOvera town and 35 mins drive to the coast at San Juan de Los Terreros or Mojacar etc An ideal property as a main residence, holiday villa or property to rent out as the new and quality furniture and other contents are also for sale.
The villa is 86m2 plus two fly free areas and consists of an open plan living room / dining room with log burning fireplace, fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms. Bedroom 2 has built in wardrobes plus a family shower room. Outside to the front is the large fly free covered porch which gives an extra living room and looks over the garden and pool. To the rear is another fly free area. These allow you to enjoy the sun or shade at different times of the day. The garden is mostly laid to gravel for easy maintenance plus there is the 8m x 3m swimming
pool, tool shed and area for logs for the fire. The gated driveway is long enough for 1 or 2 cars plus there is plenty of safe on road parking. The villa has mains electricity, water and satelite tv connected (new large dish required or android box) and has double glazed windows, mosquito blinds, security grills, ceiling fans and preinstalation for air conditioning. Telephone and internet can be easily connected. The major market town of HuércalOvera with its award winning hospital and numerous shops, restaurants, banks, sporting and leisure facilties
and twice weekly market is less than 10 minutes drive away. The A7 motorway giving you quick access to the coast and airports is about a 3 minute drive away and the cost at San Juan de Los Terreros and Mojacar is approx 35 minutes drive. For more information and to arrange a viewing or a meeting on our office in Huercal-Overa please contact Voss Homes on 0034 950 616 827 or 678 002 006 or visit our office just 1km off exit 553 of the A7 / E15 motorway, 100m past Lidl.
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Off Duty Nurse Saves Boxers Life
In just a couple of weeks time, a whole host of celebrities will be herded up and thrown into the Australian outback. This year, the jungle isn’t going to be a walk in the park, as some brand new Bush Tucker Trials are set to be introduced, and there’s some new food on the menu for the eating trials. But, just who is going in, and more importantly, which one of them is going to get all the trials thrown at them? Each and every year, there’s always one celebrity in camp that the public love to see suffer, and night after night, we see them battling the odds to win food for the camp… Tom Daley has been HEAVILY linked to the I’m a Celebrity 2014 line-up. The last few years have been pretty big for Tom. He was handed his own show by ITV, ‘Splash!’ which was a bit of a flop, and was cancelled earlier this year. His other ITV2 show, ‘Tom Daley Goes Global’ was only a one time thing as well, unfortunately. So, it looks like Tom has a bit of spare time on his hands to enter the jungle, but is it the best move for him? Well, we know Tom is taking part in the summer 2016 Olympics, and although that seems like FOREVER away, we know that the celebrities tend to lose muscle in the jungle. Because the diet isn’t the best, we see a lot of celebrities lose one hell of a lot of weight, and for someone like Tom who is used to working out on a regular basis, it can be a bit of a detrimental experience for him. But, either way, we’d absolutely love to see him in the jungle… who doesn’t love Tom Daley? Dynamo is another name that has been linked to the show over the last couple of weeks. He recently wrapped up his TV show for Watch and has revealed that he won’t be returning to TV as a magician for a while now. He is gearing up go on tour as well, so no doubt an appearance in the jungle will drum up interest. It’ll be interesting to see what he gets up to in the Australian outback. For some time now, the general consensus has been that Dynamo uses a lot of camera trickery in his tricks. We know he’s no Harry Potter, but some tricks can be more sincere and genuine than others, so it’ll be interesting to see if he can suspend himself over the jungle when things get too much for him… Michelle Keegan is rumoured to be entering the jungle later this month, and as we reported earlier this morning, her fiancée Mark Wright isn’t too keen on her getting lathered up in the jungle shower. He doesn’t want people to be oogling at her on the TV, and he definitely doesn’t want sparks to fly with anyone else in the jungle… but who could he be referring to? Michelle hasn’t had a high profile job since leaving Coronation Street earlier this year, so a stint in the jungle can only do her more good than bad at this point. We mentioned above that Mark Wright doesn’t want sparks to fly with anyone in the jungle where Michelle Keegan is concerned.
Could he be talking about Max George? It’s certainly possible, as Max’s name has been linked to the line-up for a number of weeks now. Max has been out of the limelight for a while, and we know he recently flew to the States to appear on an episode or two of Glee. So the Jungle will no doubt be a good promo opportunity for him. Mel Sykes is another one who we’ve heard a lot about over the past month or so. It’s thought that Mel was one of the first celebrities to sign on the dotted line to appear on this year’s series of I’m a Celebrity. Her telly partner, Gino D’Acampo once won the show… can she follow in his footsteps? Well, it all depends on who is going in… Every year, there’s one ‘celebrity’ who is put into the jungle to annoy the living daylights out of us. Gemma Collins has appeared on more TV shows than you can shake a sh*tty stick at, and it just seems the jungle is her next calling. The 33 year old comes across as the thickest person you’ve ever met, but in reality, she’s probably not quite as stupid as she makes out. Much like Joey Essex. If anything, Gemma might be the one who gets all the trails this year, as she’ll scream and squirm her way through her first trial, and the audience at home will want her to do it every night and go home with no food for the campers. So, if she goes into the jungle, you’d better get used to seeing a LOT of her. Jake Quickenden is another who has only recently been linked to the I’m a Celebrity line-up. He was kicked off The X Factor a couple of weeks back, and he mentioned that he would probably be better suited in the jungle than The X Factor. Well, his dream may well come true, as it’s rumourd that he’s become a last minute addition to the cast. In case you’ve not seen enough of him over the past few weeks, we’ll just say it now… you’re welcome! We don’t really know what to make of the rumour that Rustie Lee may be entering the I’m a Celebrity Jungle this year. Rustie is very funny, but she’s also extremely gobby, and she’ll scare off any wildlife that may have snuck into the camp when Dr. Bob wasn’t looking. She may go down a storm for the first few days, but then when food starts to dwindle, and she’s still being gobby and loud, she campers may turn on her… Gemma Merna has recently been rumoured to enter the jungle later this month. We know Gemma recently quit her role on Hollyoaks, so she’s got a LOT of spare time now, which used to be taken up by filming commitments, so we can’t see any reason why she wouldn’t enter the jungle. She has refused to comment on the rumour that she will be going in… so that could be a clue for you. I’m a Celebrity returns to ITV on Sunday, November 16 at 9pm. Source: www. unrealitytv.co.uk
A Co Down man who owes his life to an off-duty nurse has spoken of his sudden collapse and how he thought he “was a goner”. Sean McLaughlin had signed up to take part in an amateur boxing tournament at the weekend and described himself as being in great shape. However, after only two rounds in the ring he suddenly felt unwell, collapsed, and sparked a major medical emergency. Fortunately for the 44year-old businessman from Killyleagh, a specialist cardiac nurse he now calls his “guardian angel” was in the community hall supporting the charity efforts of the event’s organisers. Downe Hospital cardiac rehabilitation nurse Roisin Dorian had arrived at the hall in Ardglass just in time to see Order of Malta first-aiders rush into the ring. “I saw they were doing CPR, and I realised it was serious. I just dived into the ring and shouted for a defibrillator, and fortunately the Order of Malta had one. “He was unconscious at that stage. I did two lots of CPR and shocked him once, and by the time the ambulance came he was beginning to come round. “I am very proud that I was able to help,” Roisin said. Sean is now a patient in the Ulster Hospital’s coronary care unit waiting for a triple bypass operation. Meeting the woman who saved his life, Sean gave her a hug and said: “I am glad you
were there, otherwise I was a goner.” Roisin responded: “I just did what I am trained to do. It’s a great feeling that I was able to save Sean’s life.” The charity event was taking place on Saturday night in aid of the Coney Island youth soccer team. Sean only became involved a few weeks ago after someone else pulled out, but he had recently lost two stone in weight and had been training regularly. “I was doing well in the gym and felt really fit and healthy,” he said. However, those two rounds in the ring have brought Sean’s boxing career to an abrupt end. “I don’t think I will be doing it again. I can’t remember what happened on Saturday night, I can just remember seeing the ceiling. “I owe my life to Roisin, and I can’t thank her enough.” By coincidence, it will be Roisin who will be looking after Sean’s recovery on his discharge from hospital. “He will be sick of the sight of me by then,” she joked. On a more serious note, Roisin added: “This demonstrates the importance of every public building, or event, having a defibrillator to hand.” Source: www.newsletter.co.uk
Death by mushroom Bumper mushroom harvest in the forests and fields of Italy brings with it the danger of acute poisoning – and even death – by eating the wrong varieties A surge in the number of mushrooms growing in the damp woods and fields of Italy this autumn has resulted in an increase in people being poisoned after eating the wrong variety. More than 220 people have been treated for poisoning in the last few weeks and four people have died since the mushroom-picking season started in late August in northern Italy. Mushroom gatherers have taken advantage of a bumper crop this year, the result of an unusually wet summer followed by weeks of warm, humid autumn weather. Enthusiasts take to the woods and hills to scour the damp undergrowth and leaf
litter for prized varieties such as porcini and chanterelle mushrooms, but edible and non-edible types often look very much alike. Making the wrong choice can be fatal. Of the 227 poisoning cases, more than 20 were classified as serious, meaning that patients are so badly affected by toxins that they may have to undergo liver transplants. www.telegraph.co.uk
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News Spain Signs Historic Tax Information Exchange Agreement
After a successful exhibition in Belguim, we are looking for legal properties for our clients.
Arboleas, Renovated village house with 4 bed & 2 bath and private garden The price is only 89.000€
Arboleas, Nice house (228m²) with 5/6 bed & 1 bath, a garage and a barn. The price is only 96.000€
Arboleas, Nice villa on a plot of 2.000 m² with 3 bed, 2 bath nice garden & garage. The price is only 155.000€
Partaloa, Very nice villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private pool & 2.556 m² plot. The price is only 160.000€
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Following the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes held in Berlin last week, together with the political agreement reached at the EU ECOFIN Council meeting on 14th October for establishing this type of automatic exchange of information system within the European Union, a total of 54 countries and territories around the world committed to a multilateral agreement between the competent authorities, on the automatic exchange of financial account information, representing an historic and radical step forward in terms of transparency and international fiscal control, within an economic climate that is becoming increasingly global and interrelated. Furthermore, the project remains open to new members and there is no doubt that new countries and jurisdictions will join in the future. The Spanish Government reported on their website, La Moncloa, that the multilateral automatic exchange of financial account information agreement is the result of a project set in motion by Germany, Spain, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. The so-called G-5 sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Tax Affairs in 2013 expressing their intention to move forward with extending the automatic exchange of financial account information in line with the FATCA agreement model with the United States, the development of which they were all actively involved in. Based on this G-5 project, the OECD approved a model agreement on this common and standardised system for information exchange on 17th January 2014. The scope of the information to be exchanged via this system is extremely
broad. Specifically, it covers all types of financial accounts (bank deposits, negotiable securities, holdings in investments funds, insurance policies, incomes, etc.) and will include data on balances, amounts received from incomes or transfers, and identification of the person or entity holding and effectively controlling the account. The automatic exchange of information will begin in 2017 with data on financial accounts that are open at the end of 2015 and those that are opened subsequently, and the information will be exchanged on an annual basis and automatically, i.e. without the need to file a request with the foreign tax authorities for information regarding an individual case, after possible fraud has been detected. The Spanish Tax Office (AEAT) will hence have access to a system for the automatic and standardised exchange of information on all sorts of financial accounts. Appropriate use of the information received on taxpayers residing in Spain – in coordination with other initiatives such as the obligation to declare assets located overseas (Form 720) – represents a decisive step forward in the effective application of the Spanish tax system, enabling the practice of increased tax bases declared and fraud by those residents whose tax returns do not correspond with the assets or incomes they have overseas to be stamped out. Furthermore, it will also lead to an increase in public revenue that will make it possible to reduce the burden on those taxpayers who comply with their tax obligations. Source: http://news.kyero.com
OPPORTUNITY! VILLA FOR 240.000€ Well appointed Villa with landscaped gardens, BBQ area, children play area and an olive grove in Vera, within a few minutes to Vera town. The property sits on a 5,871mts2 freehold plot and as per recent measurements from Catastro has a total built area of 207mts2. The Villa itself has a built area of 151mts2 distributed between living room, dining room, kitchen, utility area 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
and so on. The outer building has 32mts2 and has been converted to a granny annex. There is also a porch with 24mts2. The villa is completely secluded with no neighbours on either side. The last few meters is accessed via well maintained dirt track. It is approx. 10 minutes drive to the beaches of Vera Playa, Garrucha and Mojacar Playa and 5 minutes drive to the motorway linking the area to Almería,
Murcia and the rest of Spain. A must see property for those looking to invest and with the right budget and who are looking to live in the “campo” yet be within an easy driving range to the amenities of the town and the seaside nearby. For more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone or e-mail. Ref: 1200
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Room With A View Your Belgian estate agent at the coast ! API-VIL0101 160000€ Townhouse VILLARICOS Unbeatable location 2 bed & 2 bathrooms, toilet Lounge with fire place 3 terraces and solarium Low Community fees Underground parking space
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Amazon exec likens Fire British business should be less polite Phone failure to first Kindle e-reader
Amazon has admitted that problems with its Fire Phone went further than price. The company was forced to write off $170m-worth of unsold handsets, after poor reviews and low sales. Speaking to The Guardian, Amazon’s European vice president of devices Jorrit Van der Meulen said: “In an honest assessment of the Fire Phone, we’ve learned a lot on this one. “We’re undeterred, but we’re not immune to the criticism either.” Van der Meulen explained that the online retailer has taken note of criticisms raised by customers and journalists, adding: “Might the second step be slightly different than our first step, sure. I suspect that it will be.” He also compared the Fire Phone’s slow start to the first Kindle e-reader, saying: “If you look at version one of the Kindle e-reader it was pretty bad, like the reviews we received on it. But we said we’re going to keep going, keep investing and do this eventually, receiving many lumps along the way.” The VP was frank about the company’s strategy too, confessing
that it did not intend to make a huge amount s e lling the Fire Phone but more from “proactive” customers using its services on the device. “People who buy a device and put it in a drawer and don’t continue to use it, those device sales are not nearly a s interesting as those who proactively use it,” he said. Amazon’s senior vice president David Limp recently shared that software updates will still be developed for the product. Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk
The Duke of York has told the BBC that British business needs to be less polite, more competitive and embrace the Chinese market. “There are other nations that are more keen to get the job than we are,” he said. He said companies needed to be “more bullish” in their dealings with China. But investment expert Ewan Cameron Watt told the BBC that some entrepreneur’s “blood will be boiling” at suggestions they are not trying hard enough. Prince Andrew, who spent a decade travelling the world as the UK’s special trade representative, told 5 Live’s Wake up to Money programme: “We have a large amount of economic activity with the United States so we should not be afraid of having a large amount of activity with China.” “We are happy that we’ve taken part, done our best, but our best isn’t good enough... we don’t muscle, we don’t push and shove, we’re polite. It’s British phlegm.” Young entrepreneurs “We need to be more competitive and fight for what we have and what we’ve got, rather than being happy with being second best,” “When I first went to China we were considered the Monday-toFriday country, whereas the Germans would stay for the weekend. We have to think of that. But when I went to
China recently, I was amazed at the number of Union flags I saw. It was extraordinary.” Prince Andrew gave up his title as Britain’s “ s p e c i a l
The globe’s largest companies are failing to disclose major financial details about their operations in foreign countries, according to a new report.
silent on its policy on gifts, hospitality and expenses, as well as on the channels it provides for whistleblowers.”
representative” for Trade and Investment in 2011. The prince had been criticised over his friendship with controversial figures, including convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier. He also held controversial meetings with Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif, and entertained the son-in-law of Tunisia’s ousted president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali at Buckingham Palace. The Duke is hosting an event on Wednesday to encourage young entrepreneurs. However, some of the Duke’s comments about UK business wont go down well with everyone, said Mr Cameron Watt, managing director at BlackRock Investment Institute. “I understand the general comments, but I think there are a lot of people out there running businesses who might fell a little bit patronised,” he said. Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Apple and Google Least Transparent Companies
Transparency International (TI), a Berlin based anti-corruption unit, ranked 124 companies on their financial transparency on their operations abroad. UK firms were amongst some of the highest scorers in the report, while tech giants Apple and Google were among the worst offenders. The five companies that were the most unclear about their dealings were (from first to fifth); Bank of China, Honda Motor, Bank of Communications, Agricultural Bank of China and Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank. US tech giants Amazon and Google were also singled out in the report, along with Apple and IBM, who all received a score of less than three out of 10 in terms of transparency. “Amazon, Apple and Google are among seven US companies whose company leadership doesn’t publicly demonstrate support for anti-corruption on their website,” the report reads. “Neither Amazon nor Apple say whether they have anti-corruption training for staff. Amazon is the only US company that is
Cobus de Swardt, TI’s managing director, said that these tech companies should be leading the way in transparency: “Tech companies are driving changes that are making our societies more open and accountable. They should be setting an example for other companies on transparency. We hope they will live up to the promise of their products and be more transparent about the way they operate.” Transparency International chairman Jose Ugaz added: “We need more transparency from multinational companies, whose power in the world economy closely rivals the biggest countries.” “By not responding to people’s demands for greater transparency and accountability, companies risk harming their brand and losing customers.” Almost three quarters of the 124 companies that were evaluated in the report did not disclose the taxes that they pay in other countries, and half don’t publish revenue information from their foreign operations. Source: www.ibtimes.co.uk
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Look to the skies
This week is best time to view the 2014 Leonids Meteor Shower
2014 Leonids Forecast
This year the Leonids will peak during the night (after midnight) and early morning hours of 17 and 18 of November (The hours right before dawn are considered the best.). A waning-crescent moon will provide dark enough skies to view these bright and colorful meteors .
The Leonids Shower as depicted back in 1883, the first recorded viewing of the event.
The Radiant
Their radiant -- the point in the sky from which the Leonids appear to come from -- is the constellation Leo, the lion, near the bright star Regulus. The constellation of Leo is also where we get the name for the shower: Leonids. Note: The constellation for which a meteor shower is named only serves to aid viewers in determining which shower they are viewing on a given night. The constellation is not the source of the meteors. Also, you need not look only to the constellation of Leo to view the Leonids -- they are visible throughout the night sky. It is actually better to view the Leonids away from the radiant: They will appear longer and more spectacular from this perspective. If you do look directly at the radiant, you will find that the meteors will be short -- this is called foreshortening.
Fast Facts Comet of Origin: 55P/Tempel-Tuttle Radiant: Constellation Leo Active: 6-30 Nov. 2014 Peak Activity: 17-18 Nov. 2014 Peak Activity Meteor Count: Approximately 15 meteors per hour Meteor Velocity: 44 miles per second
About the Meteor Shower
The Leonids, which peak during mid-November each year, are considered to be a major shower though meteor rates are often as low as about 15 meteors per hour. The Leonids are bright meteors and can also be colorful. They are also fast: Leonids travel at speeds of 71 km (44 miles) per second, and are considered to be some of the fastest meteors out there. Every 33 years, or so, viewers on Earth may experience a Leonid storm that can peak with hundreds to thousands of meteors seen per hour depending on the location of the observer. A meteor storm versus a shower is defined as having at least 1,000 meteors per hour. Viewers in 1966 experienced a spectacular Leonid storm: thousands of meteors per minute fell through Earth’s atmosphere during a 15 minute period. There were so many meteors seen that they appeared to fall like rain. The last Leonid meteor storm took place in 2002. Leonids are also known for their fireballs and earthgrazer meteors. Fireballs are larger explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak. This is due to the fact that fireballs originate from larger particles of cometary material. Fireballs are also brighter, with magnitudes brighter than -3. Earthgrazers are meteors that streak close to the horizon and are known for their long and colorful tails.
Viewing Tips
The Leonids are best viewed starting after midnight. Find an area well away from city or street lights. Come prepared with a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair. Orient yourself with your feet towards east, lie flat on your back, and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. In less than 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will begin to see meteors. Be patient the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse.
Where Do Meteors Come From?
Meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from broken asteroids. When comets come around the sun, the dust they emit gradually spreads into a dusty trail around their orbits. Every year the Earth passes through these debris trails, which allows the bits to collide with our atmosphere where they disintegrate to create fiery and colorful streaks in the sky.
The Comet
The pieces of space debris that interact with our atmosphere to create the Leonids originate from comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. It takes comet Tempel-Tuttle 33 years to orbit the sun once. Comet Tempel-Tuttle was discovered twice ndependently -- in 1865 and 1866 by Ernst Tempel and Horace Tuttle, respectively. Tempel-Tuttle is a small comet its nucleus measures only about 3.6 km (2.24 miles) across.
Fantastic photograph of the shower taken from Space
the temple-tuttle comet that creates the event
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Eating Space… Breakfast bars don’t take up as much space as a table and provide seating for two to six or even more, often with storage space below. They’re best for informal eating or a quick snack rather than a big meal. Many kitchens come with the option of including a breakfast bar when you have them designed and fitted. More often than not, the breakfast bar is an extension of the kitchen worktop and is usually made of the same material. However, using more than one type of surface can create a feature area; it’s easier on the eye to use a different material if
With careful planning it’s often possible to find a place for family and friends to gather in even the smallest kitchen
the breakfast bar isn’t directly joined to the worktop. For instance, clear glass shelves raised above the worktops on metal rods can work very well. Alternatively, try contrasting cool stone worktops with a warm wooden breakfast bar, which will look good together as they’re both natural materials.’
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Spain Climbs World Bank’s Global ‘Doing Business’ Ranking
The Spanish economy occupies 33rd position among the 189 countries that make up the ‘Doing Business 2015‘ global ranking, after offering greater ease of doing business, as reflected in the 12th annual report prepared by the World Bank Group, which examines the regulations that enhance or hinder business activity. Last year Spain was ranked in 52nd position. In the last year Spain showed improvement in four of the ten areas of regulation which evaluate the ease of doing business in a country, raising its score from 72.24 to 73.17 points. The ten areas included in this year’s Doing Business ranking on the ease of doing business are: starting a business; dealing with construction permits; getting
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The Spanish economy facilitated starting a business by introducing a common electronic system for various public agencies which simplifies the registering of a company. It also facilitated the transfer of properties in order to reduce taxes in this regard. At the same time Spain has also lowered the tax burden for businesses, and has introduced more ways of resolving insolvency problems, with the introduction of new legislation. the category which analyses building permits, where The report notes: “Spain simplified business it stood in 105th place. registration by introducing an electronic system that links multiple public agencies. These reforms are generating tangible benefits for entrepreneurs. For example, to start a company in Spain in 2004 would have taken 138 days, this year it takes only 13″.
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The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galraith “Her head had bled a little into the snow. The face was crushed and swollen, one eye reduced to a pucker, the other showing as a sliver of dull white distended lids.” A dramatic opening, the death of a beautiful supermodel in suspicious circumstances, having fallen from her Mayfair penthouse caused a big stir with the paparazzi. Detective Inspector Roy Carver and Detective Sergeant Eric Wardle were on the case. Lula Landy, like the late Princess Diana was one of the most photographed women in the world. It seems that both women were hounded to death by the pressure of celebrity and attention. Her death dominated the news showing her “flawless face, her lithe and sculpted body” but within three months “The frenzy wore itself into staleness.” Lula was an interesting character, having been adopted by a wealthy white family. She had been investigating her biological roots and had discovered a black halfbrother who she had made contact with. She was expelled from school for dabbling in drugs and ran off to London to live rough with addicts. Her on-off boyfriend was an addict, violent at times, a musician called Evan Duffield and she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She had been signed up by Guy Some the
fashion designer after winning a modelling contract worth 5 million pounds over 2 years. When she died she had accumulated a fortune of 10 million. Before her death there had been a row with Duffield and he became chief suspect but at this stage, the conclusion amounted to: “The poor cow jumped. There was no one else there.” No further investigation. Three months later we meet her adopted half-brother, John Bristow, a lawyer for Landry, May and Patterson. He chooses Cordoran Strike , Private Detective with an equally interesting past who is down on his luck. His military career came to an abrupt end with a serious injury when he lost part of his leg. His long term girlfriend and his turbulent relationship with Charlotte has finally floundered
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Banco Santander SA (SAN) said thirdquarter profit rose 52 percent, beating estimates, as charges for bad loans dropped in Spain and earnings climbed in the U.K. and Brazil. Net income at Spain’s largest lender increased to 1.61 billion euros ($2 billion) from 1.06 billion euros a year earlier, the Santander, Spain-based bank said in a filing to regulators today. That compared with the 1.53 billion-euro average estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 17 analysts. Under Ana Botin, who became chairman in September after the death of her father, Emilio, Santander is counting on Spain’s economic recovery to boost profit as its U.K. bank continues to drive earnings growth. In his last speech to shareholders in March, Emilio Botin said they should expect Spanish earnings to lift profit back toward pre-crisis levels of about 9 billion euros by 2016. “The main driver is going to be Spain because of lower provisions and the improvement in margins” Carlos Peixoto, an analyst at Banco BPI SA in Porto, Portugal, said in an interview before the earnings.“The U.K. is on a stronger track.” Santander shares fell 0.5 percent to 6.96 euros as of 2:24 p.m. in Madrid, paring the stock’s gain to 6.9 percent this year. The 49member Stoxx Europe 600 Banks Index is down 1.4 percent this year. U.K. Profit The bank increased its cost savings target
to 1 billion euros in 2014 from a 750 millioneuro goal, and now predicts 2 billion euros of savings in 2016 compared with its previous target for that year of 1.5 billion euros. Net interest income, or the difference between what the bank charges for loans and pays for its funding, rose to 7.47 billion euros from 6.94 billion euros a year earlier. Bad loans as a share of total lending fell for a third straight quarter, dropping to 5.28 percent from 5.45 percent in June, the bank said. Loans newly classified as in default during the quarter plunged to 1.96 billion euros from 4.72 billion euros a year ago. Earnings from Santander’s Spanish banking business almost quadrupled to 309 million euros, as loan-loss provisions fell to 429 million euros from 630 million euros a year earlier. Profit from the U.K. jumped 34 percent to 411 million euros, while profit from Brazil rose 14 percent to 409 million euros. “The quality of the results is relatively weak, with net interest income in Spain, Brazil and Chile lower than our expectations, something that has been offset by strong trading income,” David Vaamonde, bank analyst from MainFirst Bank, said today by phone. Trading income increased 86 percent from the previous quarter to 952 million euros. Source: www.bloomberg.com
and he has nowhere to sleep other been taking cocaine. than his office in Denmark Strike takes on the case and he is offered Street. His finances have twice the going rate which will partly hit rock-bottom and he has solve his mountainous debts. A string acquired a temp called Robin, of interviews with all of the characters intelligent and down-to-earth who had had contact with Lula make it who he cannot afford without compelling reading and the suspense is any paying clients. Bristow kept ticking over until the finale which is seems to be the lifeline that likened to an Agatha Christie climax when Strike desperately needs. He the murderer is revealed, and all the facts chose Strike to reopen the of the case spilled out in thorough detail. case of Lula because of his Cormoran Strike comes out of this very connection with Charlie who well. He outwitted the police force and was John’s adopted brother deserves our uttermost respect. By the who died when he was 9 years end of the case his reputation has spread of age. Strike and Charlie had and he has clients coming to his dingy been bosom friends for two office. Things are looking up. months prior to Charlie’s fatal You’ll have guessed by now that J.K. accident. “They say my sister Rowling was the author. When she sent killed herself. I don’t believe it.” her manuscript anonymously to Orion Strike is initially sceptical and Books it was rejected. The sequel was reluctant to take on the published recently: “The Silkworm” which case having decided that the police I am sure will be as successful. Rowling investigation was thorough and he is certainly master storyteller and I loved believed the final verdict of suicide. it. But he is interested to hear evidence from a neighbour, Tansy Bestigui who Publisher: Sphere. ISBN: 978-0-7515-4925-6 overheard a heated argument seconds before Lula died. REVIEW it by Carol Naylor. She was convinced that Lula was pushed over her balcony. www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com The police had dismissed her www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com evidence because she had naylorcl@hotmail.es
Nearly a fifth to miss out on new full state pension
Nearly one in five (18%) adults do not believe they will qualify for the full flat rate State Pension of £155 a week, which is due to come into effect on 6 April 2016, according to new research from Prudential. Twenty one% of women believe they will miss out, compared with 14% of men. This gender difference means that women think they are less likely to make the equivalent of the 35 years of National Insurance contributions needed to qualify. Nearly half (49%) of those who think they will miss out believe they will do so as a result of taking career breaks to raise children, although 20% say they will not meet the target due to long-term illness. However, for those who fail to clock-up the necessary 35 years in employment, additional years can be bought in voluntary contributions, or can be credited to those who receive Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance. People who claim child benefit for children under the age of 12, those who are unable to work through illness, and carers can also claim added years. The research found that only 14% of adults who believe they won’t reach 35 years in employment will make voluntary additional NI contributions, to ensure they qualify for the full State Pension. Prudential’s research was conducted among people born after 6 April 1950 and found that 27% of those aged 55-plus were not aware of the State Pension reforms. This figure rises to 53%, among the total adult population. There is also confusion around how much the new State Pension will be
worth. On average, those surveyed believe it will be worth £125 a week, compared with the actual £155 a week, although one in nine (11%) thought it would be £170 a week. Tim Fassam, pensions policy expert at Prudential, said: “The launch of the flat rate State Pension in April 2016 is designed, in part, to make it easier for people to understand how much they will receive from the State, in turn enabling them to better plan for their retirements. “But inevitably, due to the changes to the rules on eligibility, there will still be differences in what people receive. It is therefore important for everyone to obtain all the relevant information so that they can make an informed decision, if they need to make up additional qualifying years through working longer or making voluntary contributions. “However, people should not rely on the State Pension alone. Saving as much as possible as early as possible in your working life, and seeking professional financial advice in the run-up to retirement, will help to ensure that you are best placed to make the most of your savings when you’re ready to stop working.” Prudential’s research found that more than two thirds (67%) of adults expect to have worked for at least 35 years by the time they retire. Women believe they are less likely than men to reach this milestone, with 61% believing they will reach 35 years, compared with 74% of men. Source: www. financialreporter.co.uk
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The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions This is a lovely low sugar cake recipe, topped with fresh wide in diabetes advocacy and strawberries and thick Greek yoghurt. You could use any other of people world berry with great success! Strawberry shortcake is an American awareness. World Diabetes Day was created in classic, and the cakes resemble scones. 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation method h Organization in response Preheat the oven to 220 C / Gas 7. and the World Healt Grease a baking tray. to growing concerns about the escalating health Place the flour, baking powder, World Diabetes salt and sugar in a bowl. Rub threat that diabetes now poses. the butter or margarine into the Day became an official United Nations Day in 2007 dried ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the with the passage of United Nation Resolution milk and stir just until moistened. 61/225. The campaign draws attention to issues Flour a clean work surface, and knead the mixture very gently, of paramount importance to the diabetes world approximately 7 times. With a rolling tes firmly in the public spotlight! pin, roll the mixture into a rectangle and keeps diabe 5mm thick. Cut into 6 squares. Place the squares onto the prepared 220g plain flour, sifted baking tray and bake until golden, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 10 to 12 minutes. 1 pinch salt Meanwhile, mash half of the 1 tablespoon caster sugar strawberries lightly to bring out their 30g margarine or butter juices. Combine with the remaining half of chopped strawberries. 180ml skimmed milk Whilst warm, transfer each cake to a Topping serving plate. Top with Greek yoghurt 1 punnet strawberries, hulled and berries. Enjoy straightaway. and chopped Serves 6 150g Greek yoghurt Source: www.allrecipes.co.uk
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method Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F, gas mark 5). Boil the potato, carrot and parsnip slices for 3–4 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Cook the sausages over a moderate heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove the sausages from the pan A delicious but simple fruity and reserve. curry recipe, ideal for the Add the onion to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring, until golden. cold winter nights ahead . Stir in the paprika and flour, then Serves two hungry people. gradually mix in the stock. Bring to the boil, stirring, then reduce the ingredients heat to moderate and simmer until method 400g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced thickened and smooth. Stir in the Melt butter in a heavy large frying Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp of the 1 large carrot, about 200g, thinly pan over medium heat. Add the mustard and the sugar. Add pepper sliced on a diagonal chicken and brown on all sides 1 medium parsnip, about 200g, thinly to taste. Add the beans. Cut the sausages into thick slices and stir for about 7 minutes. Transfer to a sliced on a diagonal into the sauce. Bring to the boil. 1½ tbsp sunflower oil plate. 8 turkey sausages, about 450g in total Spoon the sausage and bean Add the onion and garlic to mixture into a 1.5 litre (2¾ pint) 1 onion, finely chopped the same frying pan and sauté shallow baking dish. Arrange the 2 tsp paprika sliced root vegetables over the top, for about 6 minutes, or until 2 tbsp plain flour starting in the centre and working translucent. Stir in the curry 450 ml chicken stock, preferably out in overlapping rings to cover powder. Return chicken to pan. home-made the surface completely. Mix the 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Add the apple, celery, red pepper, remaining 1 tsp of mustard with the 3 tsp wholegrain mustard melted butter and brush over the sultanas and stock. Season with 1 tsp light soft brown sugar vegetables. salt. Cover and simmer for 10 1 can red kidney beans, about 400g, Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the minutes, or until the sauce thickens. drained and rinsed sauce is bubbling and the vegetable Serve with rice. topping is golden brown. Serve hot. 20g butter, melted Source: www.allrecipes.co.uk Source: www.allrecipes.co.uk Pepper
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Melt chips in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. In medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese and frosting; blend well. Stir in melted chips, walnuts, cranberries and orange peel. Spread in sprayed foil-lined pan. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Remove fudge from pan by lifting foil; remove foil from fudge. Cut into squares. Serve fudge at room temperature.
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Is the Fur Flying?
Most dogs shed their coat twice a year, in Spring and Autumn, and the autumn shed is upon us once again. The best way to combat this fur-allover-everything phenomenon is to give your dog a really goodskin-deep grooming to coax all that extra fur out. Your grooming efforts will not only do a wonderful job ofgetting all the dead coat out, but will also stimulate the skin to grow a healthy coat for the winter.
then think again!
Hair breeds like Poodles, Bichons and Yorkies need constant brushing and regular grooming during the entire year, especially in the winter. These types of dogs don’t shed like a double coated dog. Instead, the hair that they shed gets caught up in the healthy hair and tangles up, causing matting of the coat.
It is essential to remove the dead coat before the cold weather sets in since any left over dead coat will actually make it more difficult for your dog to keep itself warm in the winter months. A dog keeps itself warm or cool by regulating the layer of air that sits between the skin and the coat. If the dead fur remains on the dog, it clogs that layer of air and prevents the dog from properly warming or cooling itself, thereby reducing it’s ability to keep warm in the winter. So, if the fur is not removed, the dog will actually be colder in the winter than it needs to be. However, if you think yourself lucky to have a dog with a hair, as opposed to a fur, coat, and as such it will never need grooming,
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When this happens, the mats pull on the skin and can cause a sore under the mat. It also traps moisture, keeping the dog’s skin constantly damp. And we all know how uncomfortable it is to go outside in the winter with damp hair - It’s just really hard to stay warm. The same thing holds true for dogs. Pet Care Tips by Danielle Lane from DogDayz Grooming
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Mila is a Podenco Maneto. One year old and is good in the house and is very affectionate. She was saved from G e s s r e perrera with her puppies . She is neutered, vaccinations and passport are up to date, all she wants is her forever home. If you could offer her a home please contact us at Last Hope Dog Rescue, our email is lasthopedogrescue@outlook.com, tel no 634 065 540.
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APAH currently has over 80 beautiful cats and kittens being cared for in its Cattery. Some of them have lost their loving home, many have never had one. Can you give one of their cats a happy life and loving home? They have every variation of colour and personality, so there’s sure to be one for you! To arrange to visit APAH’s Cattery please call 630 422 563 or 616 210 850.
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Benidorm Coach Trip (Market day) on Wednesday 26th November. Tickets 15 euro, Coach leaves Camposol B at 9am Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November 11am - 3pm at Mariano’s restaurant Camposol . 1 euro entry Christmas Party with Barrington on Friday 5th December at The Clubhouse Camposol Golf, Tickets 15 euro’s including buffet Tickets available from our stall outside Euronics Camposol B every Friday 10 until 12.30 Tickets available from our stall outside Euronics Campsol B every Friday 10 until 12.30pm or phone Jean 646737479/Brenda 680174499
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24/27 November mini break to VALENCIA Sold out, no wonder at 150 Euros but cancellation list in existance 14th December tickets moving for the annual supermeal 8 courses including drinks and with Martin Ross entertaining 29.50 Euros pp why not make up a table and have your own party within a party. Costa Costa Hotel, a chance to dress up and be merry. 1st January Annual Swim from Bahia Beach sponsorship forms available silly dress is expected. 16th/20th March BENMIDORM full board at helios. 160 Euros covering St Patricks and san Jose Cancellation list in existance 14th/20th May Coach trip to PORTUGAL half board and visiting fabulous locations 510 Euros pp sharing double. For information please call 626 460465 or visit www.pals.sm4.biz or see us at La Ratatouille on a wednesday from 1 till 3 or at The Trevi on a Saturday 11 till 1.30pm
The Age Concern Charity Shop in Los Montesinos will have been open for five years on Friday 24th October and to help us celebrate, the President of Age Concern, Maureen Payne, would like to invite all customers old and new to the Shop on that date for free drinks, nibbles and cake. We look forward to seeing you there.
St. Nicholas Ecumenical Church
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MARKET DAYS IN THE AREA
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gain entry to theirs we simply pull the rear doors of the Mazda 5 and smile. We’ve already had a long difficult journey with our two young daughters, who are understandably fed up so late at night, especially after they have had to endure unexpected delays. But thankfully they can get into the back of the car and soon they are fast asleep. With two young children it does become clear how awkward life can be just parking the car in a car park. Unless there is a parent and toddlers space available at your local Tesco car parks are not userfriendly at all for most vehicles especially if car seats need removing. Again this is not a problem in the Mazda 5 and it is a joy to park in such situations. As is the side of the road or indeed any other awkward situation.
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The drawback though is that if Harriett decides to be awkward, and believe it or not the little cherub can be at times, she can actually open the sliding door from inside and there’s nothing we can do about it. Here’s the scenario: Harriett is tired and irritable. Caroline puts her in her childseat and shuts the sliding door. As Caroline gets into the front seat, Harriett opens the sliding door. Yes, I can lock all the doors from the driver’s seat but then Caroline is left locked outside! The only way round this that we can find is to restrain Harriett! The folding rear picnic tables help entertain her, though and she does enjoy putting her apple on hers. It’s certainly a capable vehicle with a cavernous boot, large enough for our
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With Remitroot flowing to the four corners of the world once more, Alqueria was again in equilibrium. A state of affairs which allowed the Pueblo to feel at ease with itself, comfortable with its past, satisfied with the present, and certain of its future. This high powered inertia produced a stupor of contentment among the folk of the Village. They reverted to the natural order of everyday life. The familiar ways returned and with them brought an acceptable reality. Manuela, the Hill People’s champion and femme fatale began once more to organise the chaos which is Barrio rivalry. This is however a part-time occupation. Her main aim in life is her tireless pursuit of the male population of Alqueria, the surrounding villages and the Iberian Continent in general. Loco Paco was once more seen on the streets with his pet Saharan Dung Beetle, Benjy trotting by his side. While walking he would converse intently with his five foot tall imaginary rodent friend Bert. Blythe Gruntmore, the resident Englishman again roamed the Village trying to find someone to understand his unfathomable Geordie accented Spanish. Normality returned. The ‘Alquerian Pastime’, as it has been dubbed by journalists and politicians began to occupy the thoughts of the more partisan among the community. Barrio rivalry was once more on the agenda. With the Remitroot harvest safely gathered in, the Hill People are free from all work and occupy themselves with making life a misery for the inhabitants of the Newcomer’s Barrio. The two Barrios revelled in their hatred for each other, the natural state
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of affairs. The westerly Barrio of the Hill People was abuzz with activity as plots were hatched in the Bar La Casa Devante. These were initially reasonable, achievable and disruptive plots aimed at annoying the occupants of the opposing Newcomer’s eastern Barrio. As more and more Remitroot whisky became consumed so these plots became more and more fantastic and potentially more and more deadly. Finally as the conspirators collapse into untidy heaps, like so many sacks of crumpled laundry the plots are lost forever in alcohol induced amnesia. Previous plots ranged from introducing snails into the gardens of the Newcomers during the Dia del Patios competition to firebombing the ‘Peña de los Jefes’. Damage ranged from a few chewed plants to the apocalyptic wasteland which was once the Peña. With no Remitroot income the prospect of having to do a proper days work caused panic, sweat and perspiration among the populace of Alqueria. The restored stability and the renewed Remitroot cash-flow was gratefully received. The first foray into enemy territory which is the Newcomer’s Barrio lay waiting, ready to be launched. A new era of civil unrest was about to be unleashed.
It’s just not right! It’s more than a dog can be expected to put up with! I really don’t know how I manage to tolerate the situation. And it’s getting worse. That cat simply swanned in and announced, all high and mighty, that she was staying, and if I didn’t like it I could lump it. Then if that wasn’t bad enough, the next day she brought along this kitten, (well, two kittens actually, but the fox saw to one of them,) and told me point blank that if I so much as looked sideways at the kitten, she would have my guts for garters. Now that is not natural – dogs are supposed to chase cats, and kittens should be properly educated to understand this from a young age. I did point out to her that she is going against the time honoured laws of domesticated animals, where dogs are Number 1, and cats get chased, but she has a way of put ting t h i n g s that make me doubt my own convictions, and before I knew it I’d josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk agreed with
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her. Her attitude has ruined that kitten. It struts around the house as if it owned the place. And should we meet in a doorway, it fluffs up its tail, and demands that I pull back! I mean, me make way for a kitten! Whatever next? I’ll tell you what’s next! They’ve started buying things for those cats. I don’t mean ordinary things, like food, though I don’t see why cats should get two meals a day, and as much as they want, while I have to survive one just one teeny weeny little teaspoonful of a meal, ‘because you’re getting fat, Lucy.’ So what? I like fat. No, they’ve been out and bought a bed with a cushion in it, a sort of hemp scratchy thing with a felt mouse on a spring, and a Cat Toilet. A Cat Toilet! I ask you! It’s even got a roof on it, ‘so that they don’t get wet if it rains.’ What about the dog? Does anyone care if the dog gets wet if it rains? No! It’s ‘Come on Lucy, a little bit of rain never hurt anyone.’ I beg to differ – I am a Spanish dog: Spanish dogs don’t do rain, so there! But I must admit – I’m getting a lot of extra attention. And a new soft padded furry blanket for my bed. Which I fully deserve, after all I’ve had to put up with!
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Engineering group Rolls-Royce has said it is planning to cut 2,600 jobs over the next 18 months. It said most of the jobs would go in its aerospace division, with most of the posts being shed in 2015. It is not clear where the cuts will be made from Rolls-Royce’s global workforce of 55,000, 24,000 of whom are in the UK. However, the Unite union told the BBC there would be 800-1200 engineering jobs cut in Derby and Bristol. Rolls-Royce also said Finance Director Mark Morris leaves after 27 years with the firm and would be replaced by David Smith, who is promoted from finance director of the Aerospace division. The company’s chief executive John Rishton said: “The measures announced today will not be the last, however they will contribute towards Rolls-Royce becoming a stronger and more profitable company.” Last month, Rolls warned that its underlying revenues for 2014 would be 3.5-to-4% lower than expected. Unite’s national officer Ian Waddell said: “Rolls-Royce is in danger of making decisions in the short term that it will later regret. This is a bitter blow to a proud workforce and we will be doing everything we can to fight for jobs and skills.” The company said voluntary redundancy would be offered, although it could not rule out compulsory redundancies. Today’s announcement on job losses is likely to be the start of a series on cutting costs for Rolls Royce. After a profits warning in February
and October, the company is under pressure to act. Aviation - where these job losses are - has not been as affected by the economic downturn and Russian sanctions as Rolls Royce’s land and sea businesses, and those divisions will now be under scrutiny. Company sources say that the aviation losses are more closely linked to a general cut in global defence spending, greater productivity after investment in new factories and an end of the development phase of the new Airbus A350 and Dreamliner engines. Those with good knowledge of the company have told me that the 2,600 job losses will be split between civil and defence aviation in the UK and the US, with twothirds of the losses coming in the UK. The business hopes that all the losses will be voluntary and the process will be largely completed this year and into the first half of 2015. The company’s UK staff are employed at four locations in the East Midlands, as well as 1,500 at five sites in the North West and 2,400 employees at six locations across Scotland. A Scottish Enterprise spokeswoman said: “We have been in contact with Rolls-Royce, and at this stage there is no impact on the Scottish operations.” The two largest sites are in Bristol and Derby. The company said it had become more efficient, and cited the fact a large engineering team, needed for the development phase of two Trent engines, were no longer needed as both these were now in production. That would point to job
losses in Derby, where the Trent engines, used by many international airlines, are built. Rolls-Royce is the second largest aero-engine maker in the world. It has customers in more than 120 countries, including more than 380 airlines and leasing firms, 160 armed forces, 4,000 marine customers including 70 navies, and 1,600 energy and nuclear customers. Rolls-Royce said the job losses would cost it £120m over the next two years, but would bring “annual cost benefits” of £80m once implemented. A statement from the Department for Business said: “We have consistently supported Rolls-Royce in the UK and will continue to work with them and local partners to support those affected - for example the Talent Retention Solution matches engineering talent with new job opportunities.” Source: www.express.co.uk
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EUROGOLF SOCIETY TEXAS SCRAMBLE Last DSweek BARBARIANS MARCHING FORWARD DS Barbarians had the poppies in the jar and raffling a hamper
On Thursday 6 November fifteen teams of four, took part in a ´Poppy Day´ shot gun start Texas Scramble. Following the game members gathered in the Clubhouse at La Marquesa Golf and Country Club, for lunch and presentations. The objective of today´s game was to raise funds for the Royal British Legion´s Poppy Appeal, and I am pleased to report that we raised €434. This was from income made from the day´s match and holding fund raising events such as guess the weight of the cake, guess how many
filled with a variety of red items. Diane Budd, on behalf of the local branch of the RBL, joined us to accept, from the Captain Jan Shorley, a cheque for the proceeds raised and to present the winning team with a special trophy donated by the local RBL branch. The winning teams were:First the team of Bill Martin, Steve Hatt, Teresa Hatt and Ghost with an impressive score of 60.5 (I hear the ghost had the best game ever!) Second the team of Robin Richards, Hedy Paehlig, Bev Evans and John Langford with a score of 63.2 In third place the team of John Barraclough, David Lewis, Chris Stanley and Peter Sanderson. Nearest the pins winners were: 5th Colin Hobden 11th Paul Manning 15th Paul Manning 17th Ray Porter. Football draw winners: Graham Cheetham, Alan Venables, Franz Berndt and John Hill In the picture: Diane Budd, Social Secretary of RBL with the winning team If you would like to know more about our friendly and sociable society visit us on www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk
meeting with Daya Veija council to see if we could use their pitch for training instead of the beach, and the good news is they have allowed us to do so. For now at least for this week we are still down on the beach. So the club is moving forward with the help of local support. We will soon be able to let you know when we can use it, as just the normal formalities are needed to be completed first with the council. We also have now set up the committee and the players have decided on the shirt for the club as well. The club is steadily moving forward with new players coming down each week from juniors to seniors. We are also planning a social evening at the beginning of next month to help raise funds for the club. All ages, gender and nationalities are welcome and also beginners to experience players the more the merrier as we are based on the true traditional ethics of the sport, and also bond after training in the nearest bar for a drink and chat, just how rugby should be. So looking forward to seeing plenty Great turn out today for Café Uno Golf Society at Vistabella golf course, 31 members and guests attended for an individual Stableford competition. Standing on the first tee at 08:15 I was wishing I had put my long trousers on, but no, I had turned up in shorts expecting the usual cool morning to dissipate and turn into one of the usual glorious hot days that we have become accustomed to. But considering it’s now November it’s not surprising that the weather has changed. Although cold to start it did eventually warm up and the layers of clothing came off, making play a little more comfortable, although my game didn’t improve much and I wondered why I got up at 06:00 only to be disillusioned. However, putting the negatives aside we still enjoy the challenge, don’t we? Todays scores were as follows:Gold Category. 1st G.Hoy - 35pts. 2nd R.Rogers - 34pts. Best front 9 G.Benson - 17pts. Best back 9 S.Ashurst - 20pts.
of people down at Guardamar beach on Monday night at 20.00 in front of the restaurants. For more information about the club contact Saul on 634 042 913 or Dutch on 692 767 242 or come and see me at Zoco market on Sunday, third row in form the main road at the far end. Also for all of your rugby branded clothing and gear including Canterbury casuals and Cotton Traders shirts, all great Xmas presents.
Café Uno GS Nearest the pin - Nobody. Nearest the pin in 2 - G.Branton. SilverCategory. 1st S.Taylor - 33pts. 2nd T.Macmillan - 31pts. Best front 9 B.Wood - 15pts. Best back 9 J.Pedersen - 18pts. Nearest the pin - B.Wood. Nearest the pin in 2 - C.Pepperday. Winners of the 2’s competition B.McShane and G.Hoy. Best guest of the day was Tim O`Brian. Well done to all the prize winners and thanks to everyone for a good day. Next week Thursday 13th November, we are at Alenda 1st tee is at 09:15am. Also thanks to Café Uno for their after game hospitality. Steve Lawrence.
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We had a great turn out for this Mystery Pairs event for the Help Mar Menor Charity. The total amount we Raised with the help of Las Serena Golf Course and the SJGS member was 330€. Which was presented to they President by the Society captain Alex McLennan. The weather and the course where both very good but the wind did get up when we moved into the back nine and made scoring a bit tricky for some. The winners on the day where Les Doherty 32pts and Ken McKee 35pts for a total on 68pts. In second place where Dave Archer and Dave Farrington with 66pts. Best Individual scores where for the ladies Christine Flanagan with a great 37pts and for the men Ken Mckee with 35pts. The next Society’s game is on Wednesday, 19th NOVEMBER 2014 at SAURINES (Roldan) The format is INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD. Payday will be on Saturday, 15th NOVEMBER 2014 at La Serena, in the bar area, between 11.00 and 12.00 hours.
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Royal British Legion Torrevieja Bowls Group Dubbed a fun day, on the afternoon of 30th October the Legionnaires Bowls Group held a bowls match with a difference to raise funds to donate to the Royal British Legion poppy appeal. Playing on their home ground at San Luis, the Legionnaires competed against their regular friendly adversaries, the Emerald Isle. The match was played in trips over 18 ends, broken down into three rounds of 6 ends, with a draw being made to determine rink and players’ positions before each round. The draws were planned so that 3 Emerald Isle players played against 3 Legionnaires players on each rink. This format not only served to reveal the individual highest and lowest scoring players from each team, but it also kept
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“Trofeo Penon de Ifach” Cycle Sportif, Calpe On Saturday 11th October 2014 nine members of Team “Cyclogical” based in Quesada travelled to Calpe to participate in the 5th Trofeo Penon de Ifach Sportif. Accompanied by their wives and partners they all stayed in the Diamante Beach hotel which was the main Headquarters for the race. The race is always well organised by Patrick and Kathy Deneut with plenty helpers and dispatch riders assisting to marshall the route. The race started between 8am and 9am on Sunday 12th and all teams started when they were ready as everyone was wearing a chip to register their times on completion, this was a big improvement on previous years as it meant that there was no mass start and no following the pace car, it was a race from start to finish against the clock. The course covered a total distance of 126kms with over 2500 metres of very steep climbing involved. There were 216 riders participating on this tough route with many of them saying it was the hardest event that they have done .The first group of riders were back around the 4 hour mark with many others taking over 6 hours to complete the circuit. Five of the team have only been cycling road bikes for a year and were taking part in their very first Sportif cycling event, they performed really well with everyone in the team finishing in the top 50% of riders , this was excellent which resulted in Team Cyclogical winning the Team Event which was a beautiful Cristal Trophy in the shape of the mountain at Calpe which is called “Penon de Ifach” . The Team are pictured on their trusted steads at the start which was in front of the hotel from left to right: Alan Quearns, Peter Cunningham, Malcky Murray, Martyn Stone, Gary Routledge, Kelvin Howard, Dave Robertson , Owen Desmond and Paul Durrant. All of the Team had an excellent weekend and also
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MAZARRON FC 1 LA HOYA LORCA CF B 1 Mazarron earned a creditable draw against high flying La Hoya Lorca in an entertaining game at the Estadio Municipal. Mazarron were almost at full strength and welcomed back Cecilio on the substitutes’ bench for the first time since his return from work commitments in France. Mazarron started the game brightly with a number of attacks from free-flowing passing movements, a pleasant change from recent weeks. Tolo and Cristian were combining well up front and a spectacular overhead kick by Tolo went just wide. La Hoya were restricted to sporadic attacks and after 35 minutes another good passing move from Mazarron ended with a great cross from Manu finding Tolo whose volley from a narrow angle went just wide. However, in Mazarron’s next attack, Tolo was fouled in the penalty area and got up to despatch the resultant spot kick into the net to give Mazarron a 1-0 half time lead. Mazarron continued to dominate the early stages of the second half, another excellent move ending with Tolo’s dangerous cross evading all the onrushing
attackers. Then in the 54th minute Liders free kick was headed just over the bar by Enrique. Despite Mazarron’s pressure, La Hoya equalised two minutes later when a right wing cross was headed home by Alcaraz leaving Carrasco in the Mazarron goal with no chance. Mazarron introduced Chema and Cecilio in an attempt to get the winning goal and Cecilio immediately had an impact, forcing a corner from which Tolo shot over the bar. La Hoya were reduced to ten men in the 69th minute when one of their players received a second yellow card after an altercation with a linesman. Mazarron continued to try to press home their one man advantage with Tolo working tirelessly up front but were unable to create any clear cut chances in the remaining minutes and the game ended in a creditable 1-1 draw. Team: Carrasco, Lorca, Antonio Jose, Alfonso, Dani, Liders, Enrique, Manu, Diego (Cecilio), Cristian (Chema), Tolo Man of the Match: Tolo
2nd placed Split Happens continued their good start to the season, with a 6 – 2 win over Belgas Torrevieja 2. With three steady games, SH had hoped for a ‘full house’ but, BT2 wanted two points and, with Yvonne Mortier rolling a 174 scratch, managed to take the third game. Splash were determined to consolidate their top spot but, Los Lobos had other ideas. With a team h/c game of 583 LL took the first game and, were looking for more. Then Juanjo Carral of Sp ‘woke up’, bowling a 235 scratch game and, after a closely fought third game, Sp ran out 6 – 2 winners. Irene Lakin of LL was “happy” with her 186 scratch game and 614 h/c series, even in defeat. Right Move Insurance decided it was time to get going and, comfortably out played Juans’ Warriors, to achieve an 8 – 0 win. All three bowlers of RMI bowling 540+ handicap series. In the closest match of the night, Caballo Negro managed to hold off Crazy Pinz, claiming the first game by 24 pins and the second by only 6. CP thought they had lost the third game but, with a good last
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audi q5
2.0 tdi quattro, 2012, 96,000kms
€26,950
Mazda CX5 2.0 diesel 2013, lhd 23,000 kms
€23,950
audi a3
1.6, tdi 23,000kms, 2012
€18,950
MERCEDES E320 CDi
DIESEL, AUTO, 2005,167,000KMS
€14,950
VW Caddy
Wheelchair adapted, 2007,82,000 kms
poa
Renault Fluence
1.5DCi, 2011, 55,000kms
€12,950
chevrolet captiva
2.0 vcdi, 2009,103,000km
€12,950
vauxall vivaro rhd 2010 52,000km
€12,950
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Right hand drive vehicles • rolls royce silver spirit, rhd, 51,000 miles.......... ......................................................................................€13,950 • vauxhall vivaro 2.0l diesel 2010, 6 seater........... 52,000kms..................................................................€12,950 • KIA SEDONA 2005, 2.9 TD, DIESEL, 113,000 MILES......... ........................................................................................€4,250 • vauxhall omega 2.0 gls, 2000, mot & tax...€1,450
Right hand drive - spanish reg • AUDI TT QUATTRO ROADSTER, 1.8 PETROL,
64,000 MILES 2002......................................................€6,950 • MGB GT 1.8 PETROL, 1978.......................................€3,950 • nissan primera 1998 2L petrol auto............€1,950 • hyundai atos 1.0, automatic, 2000, red........€1,950
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Peugeot 308 2.0 hdi, 2008, 58,000kms auto, diesel
€10,950
renault clio 1.2
2011, petrol, 31,000km
€9,950
hyundai terracan,
2.9 crdi, 2007 diesel, auto, 155,000km,
€8,950
Mini Cooper
1.6 litre 2005 76,000km.
€7,950
peugeot 207 1.4, 2008, 37,000kms
€6,950
audi tt roadster
rhd, 2002,1.8 102,998kms
€6,950
lancia musa
2005 121,000 kms
€5,950
HYUNDAI GETZ
1.1 PETROL, 195,000KM 2004
€2,950
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