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Boy found in suitcase

An eight-year-old boy has been found hidden inside a suitcase by customs officials at the border between Morocco and Spain.

Officers discovered the boy after they put the small suitcase through an X-ray machine and spotted the child curled up inside a hard wheel-along case.

A 19-year-old woman was responsible for the luggage. Police noticed her after she began to look nervous going through security.

She was pulled to one side, with police suspecting that she could have been smuggling drugs, and her luggage was then scanned.

The boy was immediately visible from the X-ray and was removed from the suitcase immediately.

Upon realising he had been discovered, the boy poked his head out and said, in French, “Hello, my name is Abou.”

The discovery was made in the Spanish border city of Ceuta. Officers have suggested the boy could have suffocated in his bid to escape over the border into Spain.

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The child was treated by the Red Cross and has now been taken into custody by social services.

Police have arrested a man from the Ivory Coast, thought to be the boy’s father and are investigating the incident further.

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F.A.C.E. Secretary Retires

After four years loyal and dedicated service, F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone) is sad to annouce the retirement of their secretary Amanda Maunders.

Amanda was born in South East London and lived in London and Bexley all of her life until moving to Spain. She has two children, and 5 grandchildren.

Her career in the United Kingdom was mainly within NHS Estates and Facilities, starting as a PA and progressing through to Planning and Project Management.

She had owned a holiday home in Arboleas for 10 years before leaving England in February 2011 to live in Spain. She more or less immediately joined F.A.C.E first as a Committee Member, but was very quickly promoted to Secretary.

In her time with F.A.C.E. she quickly introduced a more streamlined and

efficient paperwork system. She has been a very hard working member of the F.A.C.E. Committee since joining, being particular prominent in the organisation of all of the famous F.A.C.E. Summer and Christmas Markets.

Amanda has retired due to the fact she is returning to the United Kingdom to live closer to her family.

A Farewell Dinner was organised for Amanda at the Hostel Meson on Friday 1st May at which all of the present F.A.C.E. Committee was present.

1st May is of course the Day of the Worker here in Spain, and this is one worker that all the F.A.C.E. Committee will miss.

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Military plane crashes during test flight military plane has crashed near and other organizations in the

A Seville, coming down in a field 15 minutes after take off and bursting into flames, killing four people and leaving the other two passengers seriously injured.

Spain’s air traffic controllers said on their Twitter account that the pilots had communicated just before the impact that a fault was affecting the flight. The impact occurred a mile north of Seville airport, they said.

Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish prime minister, said all of those on board were Spanish employees of Airbus.

Spain’s defence ministry said that the plane was not being flown by the Spanish military, and was under trial.

The accident is the first since the aircraft, which was fraught by development and shipping delays, went into service.

Photos on social media showed a thick plume of black smoke from the crash site, and firefighters dousing the area in power to put out the blaze.

An Airbus spokesman said: “Airbus is devastated to confirm that of a total crew of six on board we have lost four of our crew members in the accident.

Two other crew members are currently in hospital in a serious condition.

“All crew members are Airbus Defence and Space employees of Spanish nationality. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic accident and we are providing all our care and support.”

The plane was an A400M - described by the Spanish website Airbus Defence and Space as “the most versatile airlifter currently available responding to the most varied needs of world Air Forces

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The A400M’s maiden flight was in December 2009, and it is used by seven European countries and Malaysia Belgium, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Spain, Turkey and the UK. Britain said that it was grounding its two A400Ms as a precaution.

An MoD spokeswoman said: “We are aware of reports that there has been an A400M crash in Seville. As a precaution, the UK’s A400M aircraft are temporarily paused.”

The plane was developed at a cost of 20 billion euros ($22.4 billion), in Europe’s largest joint defence project. It entered service in 2013 after a delay of more than three years.

The plane is able to perform both tactical missions directly to the point of need, and long range logistic flights. It can also serve as an air-to-air refuelling tanker.

Spain’s airport authority AENA confirmed that Seville airport has been closed because its fire crews have gone to attend a plane crash outside its perimeter fence. All flights to Seville are being diverted to Malaga and Jerez airports, AENA says.

An industrial estate near where the Airbus came down, in the suburb of Carmona, has lost electrical power as a result of the crash. telegraph.co.uk

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Female Street Artists Take To Dubai's Walls Colourful murals are popping up across the city, but with strict laws governing street art it is often business that has created the platform for expression Graffiti is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Dubai. When you stroll among the desert city’s skyscrapers or drive along its ever-changing roads, there is little street art to be seen, aside from the occasional hastily scrawled musing.

But, if you meander down the alleyways of the beachside suburb of Jumeirah, visit the warehouses in the industrial al-Quoz area, Dubai Festival City’s car parks, or the streets of the bustling Karama neighbourhood, you’re likely to come across a scattering of dynamic walls of work.

There are Matisse-esque two-headed green women, playful bows with antlers, and expanses of elegant Arabic calligraphy painstakingly painted over splashes of colour.

More surprising than the pieces themselves is that female artists created many of them. Less surprising is that the street art is not a free-for-all but must be confined to approved public spaces.

“It’s really difficult to get a permanent wall in Dubai and any street art on a non-approved wall is removed after a few days,” says Tarsila Schubert, a 27-yearold Brazilian street artist. “There are a few walls with permanent works on them, though.”

Dubai-born street artist Fathima, 31 – who has also

painted in the UK and Canada – agrees, but adds that she finds the emirate’s scene “weird”.

She explains: “Street art didn’t start the same way here as it did elsewhere. In most cities, artists took to the streets to claim space and express themselves, but Dubai is a business centre and it was commercialism that created the platforms for street art. So, while it’s technically illegal – you need permission to paint in public – it pops up at events all the time.”

Another artist, Noush Like Sploosh, 31, confirms that while business for street artists is booming because of an “undersaturation of creative skills”, the amount of street art in the traditional sense “is minuscule because there are only a few public walls with work on them due to heavy regulation”.

Knowing how to get permission from the authorities is a grey area.

Fathima says: “In Dubai, you’ll see a great wall and speak to the owner who says you need to speak to the building owner who says you need to go to the Road and Transport Authority who says you need to talk to the municipality. It goes around in circles.”

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL WARNS OF PICASSOS FLOODING THE MARKET

Adding to the other upheavals the art market is currently faced with—the possible repeal of the tax code darling known as the “1031 Exchange,” the amendment of the California Resale Royalties Act—an article published today on Harvard Business School’s Working Knowledge blog warns about the sudden deluge of Picasso works available for sale.

So what does this mean in terms of cold, hard cash?

Mukti Khaire, an associate professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, explains that the art market is somewhat “illogical or strange” (ha!) in this regard:

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So there you go. Famous Picassos will remain unaffected, but the values of lesser-known works (pottery or early paintings, for example), are not immune to the whims of capitalism and may start limboing. For the record, the prices of some lesser-known Picassos are already as low as £937 ($1,558), the price fetched by terracotta plaque Petit carré au visage at Christie’s back in 2014.

Source: http://www.artnews.com/

Dina Saadi, 28, a Syrian-Russian artist who took part in the Women on Walls art festival in Cairo in April says: “It’s unfortunate that the UAE is poorly represented in the western media because it’s generally very open minded. The male portion of our audience respects us and our male peers treat us equally.”

As for street art’s future, Bow feels positive but says: “One thing we need is a legal, openly accessible, public wall. With Expo 2020 on the horizon, engaging public artists is going to be something the authorities will be looking to do so hopefully they’ll get on to this soon.”

Welles and the studios

Marina Picasso’s motivations, the article surmises, likely stem from turbulent family history. (The post links to a New York Times article, which opens with the sentence: “Since Marina Picasso was a child, living on the edge of poverty and lingering at the gates of a French villa with her father to plead for an allowance from her grandfather, Pablo Picasso, she has struggled with the burden of that artist’s towering legacy.”)

Somewhere in the article, Khaire adds, “On the other hand, it might be seen as a good thing in bringing more art out into the world and allowing more people to experience the joy of something as significant as a Picasso.” Let’s end on that note.

At a recent event where she was hired to paint live, an Emirati in traditional dress approached her with his 13-year-old daughter. “He asked if what I was doing was difficult to learn because he wanted his daughter to have a go. He said he was going to set up a space in their backyard so she could practise.”

Source: the guardian

Back in February, Picasso’s granddaughter Marina, heir to approximately 10,000 works of art, announced her plan to sell off the majority of her inheritance all at once and without involvement from auction houses or art dealers.

“In many cases, investors are happy when supply goes up because price goes down and they can purchase more. But in the case of Picasso, and a few others, there’s a slight subversion of that principle….If I own a notable Picasso work, I can be reasonably sure it won’t lose value. But if I am the owner of a lesser-known Picasso, I might be worried in this case.”

As for close encounters with the law, Steffi Bow, 41, a Londoner who has painted in the UAE for eight years, admits she has managed to charm her way out of sticky situations. However, she says for the most part, “the locals are extremely understanding and hospitable, and pretty interested in ‘the graffities’, as they tend to call it.”

This month marks the centenary of one of the greats of cinema, Orson Welles, and fittingly his 100th birthday is being marked by a range of new releases. WILLIAM COOK takes a look at Touch of Evil and Falstaff: Chimes at Midnight.

Why did Welles find it so hard to work within the studio system? Because he was an artist of genius, not a workaday committee man.

As Charlton Heston said, ‘There is something in him that drives him to alienate the people with the money.’

Welles ended up making his own movies, with his own money, but this merely gave him a different set of problems.

His moody production of Othello, shot in Morocco, dragged on for four years, as Welles shut down the production to raise the cash for each new phase of filming. By the time he wrapped, he’d ended up with a completely different Desdemona.

The pity of this piecemeal approach was that many of Welles’ finest projects remained unfinished, such as his austere Don Quixote and his haunting Merchant of Venice.

Yet despite his perpetual struggles with the studios to let him make his films his way, he left us so much to relish, including The Lady From Shanghai, The Third Man and Citizen Kane.

Hollywood never found a way to utilise Welles’ immense talent. During the last 15 years of his life, he directed no movies and played no major roles.

His screen career had shrunk to film cameos and TV chat shows, but he didn’t seem to care. Like Peter Ustinov, Welles felt at home all over Europe. Like Ustinov, he was a brilliant (if inaccurate) raconteur.

‘Working for posterity is vulgar, because posterity is just as big a whore as the present,’ he said. ‘That’s why we enjoy life - because we know it’s got to end.’

Welles sometimes slummed it in other people’s films, but he never prostituted his own movies, so posterity has been kind to him, much kinder than the studios.

‘Plato told us we should know ourselves,’ said Welles, not long before he died. ‘The object of every artist - good, bad or indifferent - is a lifelong enquiry into that subject.’

Good or bad (but never indifferent) Welles’ films never shy away from asking the big questions about the human condition, and that’s why they still move us. Born on 6th May 1915, Orson Welles died, aged seventy, on 10th October 1985. Happy Birthday. RIP.

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Cabinet reshuffle: Amber Rudd and Sajid Javid promoted

Palace of Westminster. David Cameron and newly elected MPs pose outside the Commons. Prime Minister David Cameron is completing his cabinet reshuffle, with a number of leading female ministers being handed big promotions.

Amber Rudd is Energy and Climate Change Secretary while Anna Soubry and Priti Patel will attend Cabinet as small business and employment ministers.

Boris Johnson will not be made a minister but will attend separate Tory "political cabinet" meetings.

Mr Johnson said he would focus on his final year as Mayor of London.

The BBC's Norman Smith said Mr Johnson would be "integral" to Mr Cameron's team although it was an acknowledgement that he could not both "run London and a major government department". Mr Cameron has been roundly applauded by backbench Conservative MPs as he spoke to the influential 1922 committee for the first time since winning a majority.

In other appointments announced on Monday: Sajid Javid moves to Business Secretary from Culture Secretary Veteran Tory MP John Whittingdale is to become Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Baroness Stowell remains as leader of House of Lords and takes on the role of Lord Privy Seal Robert Halfon named as deputy chairman of the Conservative Party and minister without portfolio Iain Duncan Smith remains as work and pension secretary Patrick McLoughlin has been reappointed transport secretary while Liz Truss stays as environment secretary A spokesman for Mr Johnson said he had accepted an

feature invitation to attend weekly political cabinets - held after the full cabinet session - but would not take a ministerial role. "The Mayor has always been clear - he has to fulfil his mandate running London first - and that's exactly what he will be doing until his term ends in May 2016," he said.

As he pieces together his new Cabinet, Mr Cameron is filling a number of top roles previously held by Lib Dems in the former coalition government.

Former energy minister Ms Rudd is promoted to take control of energy policy, a role held before the election by Ed Davey. Mr Javid, a rising star in the party, succeeds Vince Cable as business secretary.

Priti Patel takes the employment brief - previously held by Esther McVeyn Mr Johnson did not leave empty-handed - he will attend weekly "political cabinet" sessions Sajid Javid moves from the culture department to business As culture secretary John Whittingdale will lead negotiations on the renewal of the BBC's Royal Charter Robert Halfon is the new Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party Amber Rudd outside No 10 after becoming climate change secretary Grant Shapps was chairman before the election. Will he stay in that role?

Mr Whittingdale, a former private secretary to Lady Thatcher, has joined the government for the first time. He was chair of the influential Commons culture committee over the past five years, overseeing its inquiry into phone hacking.

The Conservatives won a 12-seat majority in the House of Commons in Thursday's election, taking 331 of the 650 seats. You can see the full results here.

As MPs return to Westminster, Mr Cameron pledged to ensure the "economic recovery reaches all parts of our country". Mr Cameron told the 1922 Committee his first term was "about repair and recovery", saying it fell to his party to put the economy back on track after "the great Labour recession", and that the next term is about renewal.

"It will be our task to renew a sense of fairness in our society - where those who work hard and do the right thing are able to get on."

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There really are some dates we just shouldn’t ever forget aren’t there?

I mean, if I forgot our Wedding Anniversary or my wife’s Birthday, I’d be in big trouble! Other dates too, like Christmas Day, or for some, St George’s Day, or even for our American Cousins, July 4th may have very special significance.

So why should I suggest that Thursday, May 14th should be a date right up there with all the others, to be celebrated by those of us who consider ourselves Christian?

What’s so special about that date then, other than the fact that it’s the day after the publication date for this edition of the Sol Times?

Well this year, May 14th, being just 40 days after Easter, is Ascension Day, and as such is actually one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar. For the Bible tells us that just 40 days after rising from the grave, Jesus was taken into heaven, in full view of his followers, whose lives as a result were changed beyond all recognition.

And to be honest, if I as a Christian actually believe this, then it should have a pretty dramatic effect on me too. For Ascension Day, reminds me that not only

did Christ overcome death by returning to life that Easter Day after having been crucified and buried, but that he also returned to his Father, as he himself said, to prepare a place for us. And in due time, he also stated, our bodies too will be recreated like his own to join him in a new Heaven and new Earth.

Through his ascension Jesus confirms that death isn’t the end; that there is eternal purpose to our lives here on Earth, and that when this period of our existence comes to an end, then we can look forward to an eternity far more fantastic than anything we could ever dream of. No wonder then that I earlier suggested that this day is one of the most important dates in the Christian Calendar!

Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch. org .Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@ avired.com

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Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining When the weather warms and your parties move outdoors, try these simple ideas.

A successful dinner party doesn’t demand anything elaborate―just simple food, good company, and a convivial setting.

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G N I V I L R OUTDOO Make wind less of an issue by skipping a tablecloth.

Weight dishes―and greet guests―with small bowls of fresh fruit.

Repurpose indoor furniture to create an outdoor “room.” Here, a cot covered with pillows becomes a settee.

Set up tables in separate areas―say, drinks in one spot, dessert in another―to encourage guests to roam.

Stock a bar cart with essentials: glasses, plates, ice, a cocktail shaker, and swizzle sticks. Wheel it back to the kitchen if you run low.

Floating peonies and gardenias make a pretty centerpiece. Just pour water into a large serving platter, and trim the stems off each flower.

To keep dairy-based dips chilled, fill a large bowl with ice, and sprinkle it with kosher salt. Place the dip bowl on top.

Lay brown craft paper across a table for a casually finished look―and super-easy cleanup.

Don’t get overly fussy with china: An eclectic mix feels more laid-back.

An umbrella not only has the obvious task of providing shade, it also helps define your outdoor dining room.

Keep food simple for a backyard picnic: salads, fresh fruit, cold drinks.

Keep bugs away from food with an upended wire- hydrated on hot afternoons. Place glasses within mesh colander. Use Popsicle sticks to distinguish the easy reach on a dessert stand. rare burgers from the well-done.

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A STRIKING water feature adds interest to any garden, and it’s surprisingly simple to create

Whether you’re planning an outdoor party or just keen to add an eye-catching piece to your garden, a water feature is the perfect do-in-a-day summer project.

And the best part is, there’s no digging, plumbing or outdoor electrics involved.

Here are some quick-fix suggestions.

Solar fountain

Give an existing pond instant pizzazz by adding a solar-powered fountain, which you can buy online or from water garden centres. Some models float and have their own built-in solar panel, so you simply need to set them adrift.

Others come as a fountain unit connected to a solar panel by a waterproof cable, so you can position the panel several yards away out of sight – as long as it’s in full sun (maybe flat on a shed roof or something similar).

If you don’t have a pond, take a large, good-looking container and stand it in position before filling it with water. Sit the solar fountain in the centre. Make sure you adjust the height and spray

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Reflecting pool Take a wide, shallow ceramic plant-pot saucer and fill it with water, before adding a few drops of edible black food colouring, which you can get online or from cake decorating shops. Mix until the water turns evenly black. once you’ve done that, stand a potted gunnera, a moisture-loving hardy fern or a tree fern in the centre – you’ll find the undersides of the leaves, which are rarely seen, show up beautifully as reflections.

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Information on costs of living in Spain, including the basic necessities and a rough guide for estimating your costs.

If you’re reading this, then the cost of living in Spain is a concern for you, (ie. you’re not rich) and you’re wondering if your income is enough to get by in Spain.

The quick good news is that Spain is still relatively cheap from a cost of living standpoint, especially compared to other western european nations and foreigner’s salaries. For the Spanish themselves, things aren’t looking so good. Costs are up and wages have stayed the same.

Update: the cost of living in Spain has actually come down in several major centres across the country. Apartment rents have declined about 10-20% since the financial crisis began, and some touristic areas have seen a decline in the

costs of goods in stores as competition heats up for every tourist dollar (especially in the south).

Here we present to you the most accurate cost of living information - not just a “rough guide” - direct from Spain on costs, and recommend that you see the links on the right under Related Features and the Living in Spain section of the site for further details about many of the items listed here. Continue reading this article below for further notes from a cultural perspective on the cost of living in Spain.

Rental costs: In central Madrid or Barcelona it’s about 11€ per square meter per month (can greatly depend on location and who you rent it from, see much more detail here: renting an apartment). In central Sevilla or on the coast, it’s about 6-7€ per square meter

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per month. Elsewhere in the country it’s, say, 4 € per month. For costs when buying a house, see Buying a Property.

Electricity bills: for two people bills are about 40€/month, going up about 30% or more during the summer if you have air conditioning.

Gas bills: for two people with a gas water heater and a gas stove, bills are about 40€/month. Your furnace may also run on gas, costing approximately an additional 35€/month during the winter. (Water bills are generally included in the maintenance fees of an apartment.)

Telephone/mobile phone bills: 25€/ month, plus the calls you make. If you have standard internet, add 0.02€/minute.

For further discussion of costs, see mobile phones in Spain. A lot of expats choose to

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use pay as you go service, which makes their phone costs vary enormously.

For private health insurance costs, see Health Care in Spain.

Food: for two people, our food bills are 350 €/month. An average restaurant per person bill is 12€. A glass of beer or wine at a bar is 2€. A tapa is 2€. A good lunch (menu del dia) is 5-9€ A nursery for a child is 100 €/month for 5 hours/day.

A parking space in a garage is 90 €/ month.

A gym is 30 - 50 €/month.

A movie theatre ticket is 6€.

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If you've ever groaned at the idea of running a brush through your hair 100 times a day, you'll like this one: there's no value in brushing your hair more than you already do. In fact, excessive brushing may do more harm than good. "Over-brushing can damage your hair's cuticle," says Dr. Piliang. (That's your hair's outer, protective layer.) Brush your hair when it's knotty, but leave it alone otherwise.

Cutting your hair frequently makes it grow faster “Trimming your hair doesn’t affect growth,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “That happens at the scalp.” But there’s a reason experts suggest trimming your hair every six to eight weeks: “Frayed ends make hair look thinner and cause breakage, so when you cut them off, your hair appears fuller,” says Melissa Piliang, MD, dermatologist and hair specialist at the Cleveland Clinic.

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This one only seems true because one gray usually means more grays. “This myth probably started because people plucked one gray hair, then noticed more afterwards,” says Dr. Piliang. Sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but more silver strands would have surfaced no matter what—you can’t blame the plucking itself.

Still, that’s not a license to launch a fullon plucking war on your grays. “Your hair will become weaker if it’s plucked too much over time, and it’ll eventually stop growing back,” warns Dr. Piliang. “That’s not a big deal if you’re plucking here and there, but it’ll add up if you start going gray all over.”

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LEGAL CORNER Hello and welcome to CanDu battery, move onto Computer Bytes. Going off the beaten the next step. track a little today because instead Step 2: Shut Down of offering the fountain of knowledge the Phone you have come to expect (ha ha), Do not collect £200, today your going to get something a little more practical. So cut this out do not pass GO. and next week’s and stick it to your Every spare second fridge door.

It’s happened again. You were is of the essence in this situation, trying to answer a call while washing because the longer your phone stays dishes, and your phone takes a dive on, the greater the risk it will be straight into the sink or worse in to damaged to the point of no return. the toilet (get the marigolds). Getting Shut down your immediately phone water inside your phone is one of the most devastating ways to watch your using the power button, and be sure mobile device bite the dust and most it’s completely off before you move have a significant Euro investment, into the next phase of surgery. but fear not, all is not lost just yet.

Step 3: Take the Phone Apart Personally, I know about this If you’re not comfortable with the subject a little too well after dropping countless phones in toilets, sending idea of taking your phone apart on them through the wash in a pair of your own, skip to step 4. pants, and getting drinks spilled on If you’re someone like me who’s also them while on a night out on the town.

But, by following these steps right had to replace the screen on their after the device gets dunked, you can iPhone enough times that getting minimize your chance of sustaining the case open is second nature by any serious damage, and have your phone back up and working again this point, start by unscrewing the backplate and getting the logic board within just three days.

Step 1: Remove the Battery out in open air.

The first, and most obvious step Note: opening an iPhone is going you’ll need to take within moments to void the warranty. If you have of your phone getting dunked is remove the battery. The whole reason a protection plan, you probably a phone fries when it hits an excess shouldn’t open the phone. iPhones are patch of moisture is because the particularly great in this department battery is sending power through the circuits, which then short out when because the two main connectors the connections are bridged by the between the logic board and the conductor of H2O. battery pop right off in a single motion.

This also goes for anything else that Contact me to arrange an might keep the water from getting back appointment or for advice regarding out during the drying process. SIM card, SD card, headphones; if there’s your computer problems, at the a plugged hole, get it unplugged as address or phone number below. soon as possible.

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Ho Chi Minh Trail 2

In 1964 America started to bomb the trail from the air; within 6 months they were flying 1000 bombing raids a month. The rainy season in Laos runs from May to October normally with 100 inches falling in that time. The North Vietnamese used the trail mostly in the dry season so the Americans seeded the clouds with silver iodide to prolong the rains almost year round, Project Popeye as they called it ran until 1972.

American analysts figured the man power the North Vietnamese used to repair the trail made the bombing worth it. No thought was given to the huge amount of man power the Americans used in conducting the missions. In fact during the entire Vietnam War only 25% of American serviceman saw combat duty. Initially the bombing raids hindered supply movements but in retrospect it encouraged the NVA to camouflage the roads better and to make more and more of the network weather proof.

In 1967 America came up with its next dastardly plan codenamed Commando Lava. Dow Chemicals had come up with a powder that when mixed with water supposedly turned any soil it came in contact with into mud. The powder had to be precisely dropped in the stormy wet weather onto the steep almost invisible mountain roads. Three planes were needed at a time to drop the 50 pound sacks of powder as it needed about 20 tonnes of the stuff to hopefully

WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com www.daviessolicitors.com This week I have received 13 e-mails asking us about wills.

It is impossible to reply to all the questions you have sent us about your specific situations (amongst other things because it would put me out of business), but what follows are the 8 points that you will need to address with the solicitor that prepare your wills for you. (If it is us all the better) Spanish wills: the 8 points to consider.

1. Do not underestimate the importance of signing one. (if you have not done so do not leave it any longer) 2. If you already have one, make sure it complies with new European Directive 650/2012 which comes into force 17th of August. If you call us we will tell you for free it if complies or not. Not everyone needs to change their will.

3. Make sure it protects the people you care about correctly.

4. Makes sure the will makes maximum use of the exemptions available in each region of Spain.(exemptions are different in each region of Spain) 5. Take into account that

since the sentence of the European court of justice of September of 3rd of September of 2014 the extra exemption rates established by each region of Spain can also be claimed by non residents .

6. Make sensible use of Life Possessions as an instrument to both mitigate inheritance tax and protect beneficiaries.

7. Be aware that in some regions of Spain exemption rates have been reduced or abolished during the credit crunch . (for example in Murcia Group II heirs ), making it important to reassess your inheritance tax planning.

8.

The way you distribute your estate can made a big difference to inheritance tax. Sometimes it is necessary to decide how you wish to distribute your estate and then work on other options that may be more favorable from a tax point of view so that you can then decide if you go with your preferred option or the most tax efficient one or a mix of both.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.

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wash away for quality homes for their sales and rental portfolios, please contact Stephen for a the roads. valuation: info@findmeahome.eu Telephone: 636 266 641 The first holiday. The Americans had attack went well and about 800 metres of road was melted away. asked for him to cancel leave From then on the trio of planes were expected and but he’d refused. Although became easy targets from the ground and were in the end the attacks were often hit. The North Vietnamese were witnessed repulsed the propaganda simply carrying the bags off the roads before the effect was huge. Public opinion in America turned chemicals had time to disperse in the rain. The against the war and in Vietnam itself both the mission was dissolved after just four sorties (excuse American and South Vietnamese armies knew the the pun) as being too dangerous. The Americans tide had turned against them. involved in this particular campaign were banned After the Tet Offensive work on the trail increased; from using the word chemical and instead reference 43,000 people worked on improving and extending was made to solution or compound; all had security the trails. Lots more machinery was used including clearance as it was classified as a test rather than 20 bulldozers and 11 road graders. In November an actual mission. The technicians involved came 1968 the Americans conducted 12,800 bombing up with the saying ‘make mud not war.’

During 1967 the North Vietnamese had transported missions against the trail and the next year they a huge amount of men and materials south. On Jan dropped half a million tonnes of bombs in Laos.

Still the trail got more sophisticated; a fuel pipeline 30th 1968 Lunar New Year ‘Tet’ they simultaneously attacked almost every army base, airfield, military was began from the port of Vinh and by 1969 it had headquarters and town in South Vietnam. There reached Laos. By 1970 it reached South Vietnam. were155 different attacks, using 84,000 soldiers The plastic pipes transported petrol, diesel and plus many more behind the lines. The attacks had kerosene with pumping stations built along the way. the element of surprise as although the Americans By 1970 there were 27 lorry relay teams ‘Binh Trans’ suspected something was imminent they had no and they moved 40,000 tonnes of supplies. Despite clue as to what. The President of South Vietnam had the huge bombing efforts by the Americans less called a truce and given many soldiers leave for the than 4% of materials were lost.

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James Corden nominated for US TV prize

James Corden's US talk show has been nominated for a Critics' Choice TV award, less than two months on from the British star's latenight debut.

Graham Norton's BBC chat show is also up for the best talk show award, as is The Daily Show in what will be Jon Stewart's final year as host.

Christopher Eccleston, Cat Deeley and Janet McTeer are among the other British talents up for awards.

The awards will be handed out in Los Angeles on 31 May. Presented by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA), the awards have been held annually since 2011.

HBO scores the most nominations this year, with 27 considerations for such shows as Olive Kitteridge, Girls and Game of Thrones.

The Casual Vacancy, an HBO co-production with the BBC, and based on JK Rowling's novel sees Sir Michael Gambon recognised in the best

actor in a movie or limited series category.

Fellow Britons David Oyelowo (Nightingale), James Nesbitt (The Missing) and Mark Rylance (Wolf Hall) are up for the same award.

Wolf Hall, the BBC’s adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels about Henry VIII’s advisor Thomas Cromwell, is also up for the best limited series award.

Cast members Jonathan Pryce and Claire Foy, meanwhile, have been nominated for supporting actor and actress awards.

Chris Messina’s nomination for best actor in a comedy series for The Mindy Project coincides with the news that the Fox sitcom has been cancelled after three seasons.

Online streaming service Hulu is said to be in talks with Universal Television to take Mindy Kaling’s show - shown on E4 in the UK - on for at least two new seasons.

SOURCE: http://www.bbc.com/

Errol Brown, Hot Chocol ate singer, dies aged 71

was 12.His musical career began in 1969 when he and some friends sent their own reggae version of Give Peace a Chance to its writer John Lennon.

“We all laughed about it,” Brown told BBC Breakfast in 2009. “Amazingly, a week later I got a call to say John Lennon approved it and wanted to sign the band to the Apple record label - and that’s how we began.”

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New Indiana Jones movie confirmed by Lucasfilm It's

not clear if longtime leading man Harrison Ford will return as swashbuckling hero

Don't put your fedoras away just yet, Indiana Jones fans. A sequel featuring the adventurous archeology professor is in the works, according to the presiden t of Lucasfilm.

Kathleen Kennedy confirmed in an interview published Tuesday by Vanity Fair that parent company Disney plans another Indy movie. "[It] will one day be made inside this company," said Kennedy, who was noncommittal about a timeline for the project.

"When it will happen, I'm not quite sure. We haven't started working on a script yet, but we are talking about it."

Who will carry whip?

Talk of a fifth Indiana Jones film has been making the rounds since the premiere of 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But it's not clear if longtime leading man Harrison Ford will be reprising his role as the swashbuckling hero. Earlier this year, the industry publication Deadline reported that Steven Spielberg, who directed the first four movies, wanted to helm Indiana Jones’s rebirth with Guardians Of The Galaxy star Chris Pratt.

Pratt was also reportedly hand-picked by Spielberg as the lead in the upcoming Jurassic World. As for Ford, the 72-year-old actor has been laying low since suffering serious injuries in a small plane crash in March. In a 2013 interview, the avid pilot and Star Wars star said he thought it would be “perfectly appropriate” for him to return to the role in his 70s.

“To me, what was interesting about the character was that he prevailed , that he had courage, that he had wit, that he had intelligence, that he was frightene d and that he still managed to survive,” Ford told the Telegraph. “That I can do.”

‘Can I think about it?’

This is the moment a cheeky blonde asked Prince Harry to marry her and ended up locking lips with the blushing royal. Victoria McRae, 21, was dressed in a sequined Australian flag mini dress and tiara as she asked the fifth in line to the throne to marry her outside the Sydney Opera House on Thursday.

But when he politely said he would have to get back to her, she asked for a kiss instead.

'He let me kiss him on the cheek but then I went in for it. The rest was history,' Ms McRae said. 'It was amazing, it's meant to be, there's a lot of chemistry there I'd say.

'I said I ' d

proposed twice before, that it was my third time lucky, and my sign said last chance so I said - have a think about it.

'I kissed the premier (Mike Baird) too but I didn't know who he was. They had to tell me that. Harry was better to kiss and I got Harry's lips, I only kissed the premier on the cheek.'

Prince Harry arrived at the Sydney Opera House to greet thousands of fans on Thursday morning as his month-long Australian military deployment comes to a close.

'I thought we were going to turn up and there would be 10 people there, so it's a wonderful opportunity for me to say thank you to them... they have made me feel so at home here,' Prince Harry told reporters.

'It's going to be hard to leave - I don't want to go home, I want to stay here.'

Asked about the kiss with Ms McRae, Prince Harry cheekily replied: 'I got more than one kiss' Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

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The Avios Airmiles Value Tracker poll put the province of Alicante third and, although the Region of Murcia does not get a mention, it has long been considered one of Spain’s best locations for a round of golf.

Likewise, the province of Valencia is hugely popular with those who enjoy practising their swing: Oliva Nova, a resort on the southern border, is a venue for international tournaments and local amateurs alike thanks to its course designed by the late golfing legend Severiano Ballesteros – and the complex has the added bonus of hosting global-level showjumping and dressage events throughout the spring and autumn, bringing in Olympic and Nations’ Cup riders from every continent.

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Gibraltar, the Algarve and Lisbon came second, fourth and sixth respectively.

In fact, properties near golf courses hold their value – and increase in price, having continued to climb even during the housing market crash – second only to those right on the seafront in popular beach resort towns.

Investing in a property next to a golf course means lucrative holiday guests as well as a perfect location for practising – figures from over 3,000 estate agencies specialising in homes in Spain show that when fans of the sport choose a quality destination for their

during their holiday – restaurants, spas and shops in golf resorts all report buoyant takings from golfing visitors.

Curiously, many property owners in and visitors to golfing resorts do not actually play the sport – they are merely attracted to the luxury these areas offer, the huge expanse of green surrounding them which makes them attractive and calm places to live or travel to, and the superior facilities and infrastructure found in golfing resorts because of their being very geared up to tourists from all over the world.

Golf resorts are ideal retirement locations because all necessary facilities are already on site and close at hand.

And in Spain, there is no shortage of properties near golf courses to choose from – ranging from luxury villas to small apartments, and many near the coast allowing residents and visitors to enjoy the best of both worlds, once you have decided to buy a home near a green the only problem you’ll face is trying to decide from the massive selection of perfect abodes on sale Source: http://www.thinkspain.com/

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The Charms Of Spain's Cave Houses

Now he’s buying houses in Spain. Not any old houses, but cave houses, or casas cuevas – each one a Hobbit-like warren of underground rooms, with rock-cut windows peeking out of cliffs and chimneys poking out of grassy roofs.

“I’ve always liked them, and always wanted one,” says Greg.

“I’d been watching prices for some time, and last year I went a bit crazy and bought three of them.” He bought a pair in Galera – the cave-country equivalent of the Cotswolds – for €50,000 (just over £41,000).

Spain’s cave country is the unspoilt Altiplano de Granada – a mountainous region of northern Andalusia, between the Sierra Nevada and the Sierra de Castril. In the market towns of Guadix, Baza and Huescar, there are entire districts of caves; in some of the surrounding villages, they are the only form of housing.

They owe their existence to the region’s peculiar geology – eruptions of rock formed from the sediments of a prehistoric sea. The region’s cave-dwelling tradition began with the Moors, but most were built (or carved) in the 19th century by peasant farmworkers. And thanks to the user-friendly nature of underground life in a hot, dry climate, it’s a tradition that’s never died out. The number of modern cave-dwellers in the Granada province runs into the thousands.

Inside Greg's cave house Nick Wachter, of local estate agents Rusticom Andalucia, reckons that more than half the 400 properties on his books are cave houses. For Sean Lummis, the British expat who runs Spanish Inland Properties, caves are a speciality (he lives in one himself); he is currently offering around 350 caves for sale. There are remote ones with almond groves and views of the Sierra Nevada; primitive caves with original animal troughs and gaping windows; village caves arranged in rock-cut terraces; caves with tunnels and upper storeys; partial caves where underground rooms lie behind block-built facades. There is also an increasing number of '“developers’ caves”: rows of derelict properties done up for resale.

Buying any kind of cave might seem like a leap of faith, but all are registered in the Land Registry and are bought and sold like any other real estate.

Some of the best buys, says Lummis, are “semi-reformed”

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you can get to work with a pick and cut a shelf or a cupboard; or, if you’re feeling really ambitious, dig another room.”

For others the appeal is the sculpted bioclimatic architecture. “In many ways, they are the perfect eco houses,” says Wachter. As an integral part of the landscape, they are super-insulated and naturally air conditioned: caves maintain a constant temperature of around 18C. “And they are very cheap to run.”

Maintenance can be an issue but, according to Greg, a well-kept cave simply needs breathable lime wash and good ventilation, and when properly looked after they are structurally sound. Wachter’s cheapest cave property – a rabbitwarren ruin on the market at €18,000 (£15,000) – has been empty for 50 years, but is still in good condition, though the cost of renovation will far exceed the modest sale price.

Owner Maggie Malone says she enjoyed the challenge of doing up her magnificent four-bedroom cave (for sale with 17 acres at €163,000/£135,000). “I was looking for a farmhouse but was fascinated by the cave concept. Life here has been an adventure.”

Like many cave buyers, she loves the mountainous views, national parks and empty, arid landscapes. And it has a growing following. Tourism is on the up thanks to a developing geothermal spa on the shores of nearby Lake Negratin. British Airways recently launched a direct service from City Airport to nearby Granada. In the prettiest towns and villages, many of the caves are bought as holiday homes.

Greg is letting his two Galera caves through Under the Thatch (underthethatch.co.uk). But his dream cave – the underground palace – is soon to become his permanent home.

“After all my years of buying houses, I’ve never seen a house like this one,” he says.

Sorce: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

caves – basic but serviced and partly restored, with lots of potential. Unlike the Spanish, who like to tame their casas cuevas, smoothing surfaces, the British like theirs “curvy and cavey”, with arches, bulging walls and rough, pick-marked surfaces.

Contrary to expectations, cave rooms can be light and airy with high ceilings. And some of the houses are extraordinarily large. Stevenson’s third cave is a troglodyte mansion with more than 40 rooms that ramble deep into a hillside close to the Sierra de Castril. His fabulously decorated mega-cave – reckoned to be the largest in Spain – was bought for €160,000 (£132,000), including a houseful of antique furniture.

Generally, prices range from around €20,000 (£16,500), for a ruined hole-in-a-hill ready for reform, up to €200,000 (£165,000) for a top-of-the-range cave (think swimming pools, underfloor heating, spa baths). A small ready-to-go town cave can be bought for less than €50,000 (£41,000). And though Spain’s rocky economy shows signs of recovery, many are at reduced prices. It’s a good time to buy, but low cost is not the only attraction.

For Greg, it’s their charm and flexibility. “There is something amusing about them. And if you get bored with the space

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On the upper level there are the dining room, kitchen and a good sized living room with an open fire place, plus a large terrace and a south facing patio area. Dining and living rooms look out across the terrace at the fabulous views. Downstairs there are 3 good sized bedrooms, again looking out at the exceptional views, as well as 2 bathrooms (1 en suite). There is also the 4th - occasional - bedroom off the 3rd bedroom. This room could also be used as an office or study.

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Home Sweet Home

There are many reasons why people may want to buy a property in Spain, especially now while property prices are low. Many people opt to buy a villa or a holiday home which can be rented out to other holidaymakers for part of the year.

These tend to be situated around the most popular tourist resorts, such as Malaga, the Balearic Islands and the ever-popular Marbella.

Not all of these areas have been affected as badly as others by the recession, so anyone willing to pay a higher price for a premium tourist-friendly location will not be disappointed.

Business workers may find themselves seeking a property in or around one of the major cities.

The economy in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia remains relatively strong, and those making frequent business trips to one of these cities may choose to buy a property in the area.

While prices in the city itself may remain high, there are many locations around these cities which are more accessible to first-time buyers in Spain. Alternatively, there are some stunning towns in northern Spain which are dotted with beautiful farmhouses in swathes of Spanish countryside.

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Canal Alqueria

Museo Parque de las Ciencias in Granada very kindly supplied an array of television broadcasting equipment. They didn’t exactly donate it. A small but badly trained commando unit from Alqueria moved not so swiftly across the Spanish border and made off with it. Although antiquated it did transmit television pictures. From a shed on the Calle Generalissimo the sparking, smoking and shaking apparatus sent the Canal Alqueria Television signal across the village.

The Alquerian Parliament had decided to set up the service to meet the peculiar requirements of the village’s population.

Local news, the singular Alquerian weather and entertainment designed for their strange tastes were all to be broadcast.

Blythe Gruntmore the resident Englishman and Geordie was to read the news. His grasp of Spanish was akin to a politician’s concept of truth. This was intentional as ninety percent of Alquerian news was bad and the other ten so trivial that not being understood by anyone sober enough to switch on their television set was a distinct advantage.

Rodriquez the most loathsome and hated man in the village took on the role of children’s entertainer in the guise of the lovable Rody el Payaso. His large bulbous red nose and clown’s baggy trousers simply made him even more hideous and grotesque than usual. One knew when he was performing in front of a live audience from the children’s screams and sobs.

Prime time slots were filled by transmitting films from DVDs on hire from Dodgy Diego’s Film Rentals in Viator.

Manuela being Minister of Culture needed to be included but her usual contribution would be x-rated and only suitable for

transmission in all but the most broadminded of Scandinavian states. She was therefore given a craft show demonstrating knitting techniques. Manuela is however an inventive girl with the result that her show could only be broadcast at two in the morning. Recordings of her show are changing hands for 200€ in the back streets of Almería.

Sacerdote del Semblante Lánguido, the village priest and existentialist rounded off the day’s programmes with a half hour spot. He spent the whole thirty minutes banging on about the meaningless universe and the contingency of all life.

Some thought he was working hand-inhand with Francisco Cabezacaso AKA Paco the Shrink the village psychiatrist. His patient numbers increased proportionally to the priest’s air-time.

A review of Canal Alqueria in a Spanish newspaper simply said. “The most exciting thing to happen to television since the off switch.”

Unfortunately electromagnetic waves do not conveniently stop at borders with the result that Spanish homes were receiving the Alquerian signal. Complaints reached such a peak that the Spanish authorities had to act. A week after Canal Alqueria started transmitting it stopped, blocked by elements of the Regimiento de Guerra Electronica 31.

I Can Not Believe It

By Lucero Rodriguez Biggs

The limit has been reached - some things are just too much to put up with, and need to be sorted. I am very tolerant, but even I have my limits, and that limit was reached!

I have been a model of restraint and good breeding. I have been polite and civil, and I have made sure that Pete and Jos notice my faultless behaviour, (there is no point in being good if no-one notices.)

That cat, who muscled in to my home and my status as the only pet without so much as a by-your-leave is bad enough, but that kitten has no respect or regard for my superior claim to preferential treatment. He needed telling – I told Jos that he needed telling, but she said ‘don’t you dare! He lives here, you mustn’t touch him.’ Very short sighted of her, in my opinion.

I mean, I don’t jump on the furniture, I don’t sit on people’s laps, I don’t have a choice of dinner – Biscuits or meat, served on different plates, would you believe, AND served twice daily!

And more than all that, I don’t have a private door, through which I can come and go as I please.

No, I have to ask for the door to be opened for me, not like those cats, who just swan in and out at all hours of the day and night as the mood takes them. How unfair!

The only thing that I do have is my bed, my lovely comfy bed. My bed is sacrosanct, nobody touches my bed, except Jos when she wants to wash it, which is a stupid idea – just

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By Jos Biggs

josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk when I’ve got it smelling nice, with a good layer of hair all over it, she washes it!

I came in the other day, and that kitten was sprawled out full length on my bed – I could not believe it! He had stepped over the limit, something had to be done, and done now!

Nobody knows what happened next except Mr Tommy Fluffypants and I, and I’m not telling! There was a silent scuffle, Jos came hurtling through the door to see what was up. I was standing one side of my bed with my hair up. Tommy was standing the other side, like a tiny furry hump-back bridge, his ridiculous tail stuck up like a bottlebrush.

But he hasn’t been near my bed since! HaHa!

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2. What, in Britain’s capital, did Dionico Ceron win for 3 years in a row?....................

3. At which US sports event did Janet Jackson famously suffer a wardrobe malfunction?.......................

4. After which horny animal is the Leeds Rugby Super League team named?...........

5. On what surface is curling played?...............................

6. With which sport do you associate TV commentator, Julian Wilson?......................

7. Steve Bloomer is associated with which sport?..................................

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1. Which appropriately named animal, found in Central and South America, is the loudest land animal in the world?.............................

2. Located in the Atlantic ocean and with a length of 1,676 miles, the longest maritime boundary in the world is between which two countries?....................................................

3. What is the name of the smallest constellation in the night sky?......................

4. What was the first song to reach number one in the UK charts that was sung in a foreign language?........................................

5. What does the Greek root ‘glot’ or ‘gloss’ mean?..........................................................

6. Measured in area, what are the four largest countries in Africa? One point for each correct answer.........................................................

7. Louis, Hoisin, Albert, Brown, Mornay and Fish are all examples of what?......................

8. The following line is from which popular film?“It’s K K K Ken c c c coming to k k k kill me”.............................................................

9. What is SETI (pronounced settee) an acronym for?................................................

10. Which two ingredients are mixed to create a ganache?........................................

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on this day 15th may

1536 – Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, stands trial in London on charges of treason, adultery and incest. She is condemned to death by a specially-selected jury.

1718 – James Puckle, a London lawyer, patents the world’s first machine gun.

1858 – Opening of the present Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.

1905 – Las Vegas, is founded when 110 acres (0.45 km2), in what later would become downtown, are auctioned off.

1928 – Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, Plane Crazy.

2010 – Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.

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Insanity burger Ultimate indulgence

FOOD & DRINK... bbq

By brushing these burgers with mustard and Tabasco Chipotle sauce as they cook, you end up with an incredible gnarly layer of seasoning

Ingredients:

800 g minced chuck steak olive oil 1 large red onion 1 splash of white wine vinegar 2 large gherkins 4 sesame burger buns 4-8 rashers of smoked bacon 4 teaspoons American

mustard Tabasco Chipotle sauce 4 thin slices of cheese 4 teaspoons tomato ketchup For the burger sauce: ¼ of an iceberg lettuce 2 heaped tablespoons

mayonnaise 1 heaped tbs tomato ketchup 1 teaspoon Tabasco Chipotle sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon brandy, or bourbon (optional)

gherkins and halve the buns. Finely chop the lettuce and mix with the rest of the burger sauce ingredients in a bowl, then season to taste.

Method:

For the best burger, go to your butcher's and ask them to mince 800g of chuck steak for you. This cut has a really good balance of fat and flavoursome meat. Divide it into 4 and, with wet hands, roll each piece into a ball, then press into flat patties roughly 12cm wide and about 2cm wider than your buns.

Place on an oiled plate and chill in the fridge. Next, finely slice the red onion, Servicio de Neumaticos • Petrol • Shop then Cafe • Restaurant • Car/Lorry Wash dress in Restaurant a bowl Menu del Dia Monday to Friday with the Choice of 8 Starters Inc. Paella, Beef Stew, Roast lamb vinegar and a Choice of 8 Main Courses inc: Oxtail, grilled beef, baked cockles, pinch of Calamari, Salmon, Grilled Chicken, Panga in Green Sauce sea salt.

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I like to only cook 2 burgers at a time to achieve perfection, so get two pans on the go – a large non-stick pan on a high heat for your burgers and another on a medium heat for the bacon. Pat your burgers with oil and season them with salt and pepper. Put 2 burgers into the first pan, pressing down on them with a fish slice, then put half the bacon into the other pan. After 1 minute, flip the burgers and brush each cooked side with ½ a teaspoon of mustard and a dash of Tabasco. After another minute, flip onto the mustard side and brush again with another ½ teaspoon of mustard and a second dash of Tabasco on the other side. Cook for one more minute, by which point you can place some crispy bacon on top of each burger with a slice of cheese. Add a tiny splash of water to the pan and place a heatproof bowl over the burgers to melt the cheese – 30 seconds should do it. At the same time, toast 2 split buns in the bacon fat in the other pan until lightly golden. Repeat with the remaining two burgers.

To build each burger, add a quarter of the burger sauce to the bun base, then top with a cheesy bacon burger, a quarter of the onions and gherkins. Rub the bun top with a teaspoon of ketchup, then gently press together. As the burger rests, juices will soak into the bun, so serve right away, which is great, or for an extra filthy experience, wrap each one in greaseproof paper, then give it a minute to go gorgeous and sloppy.

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No quiz this week. From 7pm Menu del Noche.

We have a brand new menu 2 Course meal 12€ to include a drink.

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Over 35 Authentic Thai dishes to choose from.

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petrol station Los Carasoles 

11 am coffee morning . From 1pm Fish & Chips.

Icelandic Cod or Haddock, Handcut chips, peas or salad

Saturday

Pool competition from 1pm. email barcielos@hotmail.com to register your place.

Saturday night is Country & Western. Bookings being taken now. 12€ to include buffet with dessert.

Sunday

Traditional Roast plus cold meats and fresh salad.

From 4pm we welcome Gill Farmiloe. Free Entry all welcome.

Bookings to barcielos@hotmail.com or call Glenn 634 393 235

Balsamic-dressed cucumber with olives Ingredients:

2 cucumbers 10 black olives, stone in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 spring onions extra virgin olive oil ½ a lemon freshly ground black pepper 5 or 6 sprigs of fresh mint Optional: ½ a fresh red chilli

Method:

1. Run a fork down the length of the cucumber until it's stripy all over.

2. On a chopping board, use a knife to chop off the ends.

3. Carefully cut them in half across the middle, then in half lengthways. opening hours: 12h - 15h30 & 18h30 teaspoon to gently scoop out and 4. Use a- 21h30 Camino aljambra No 116, albox 04800 Tel 950 064 615discard the seeds.

5. Chop the cucumber up into 1cm chunks and place in a mixing bowl.

6. Place the olives on a chopping board, squash them with the heel of your hand, pull out and discard the stones, then roughly chop them and add them to the bowl.

TAPAS all day:7. Trim and finely slice the spring onions and Tandoori chicken, Bbq wings, crispyadd them to the bowl. 4 8. Add the balsamic vinegar and drumsticks, Fish cakes & more tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

NEW & HOT Chicken curry cilantroin the juice of ½ a lemon, using 9. Squeeze your fingers to catch any pips.

20th May - Free Salsa workshop 10. Sprinkle over a pinch of black pepper. between 6pm & 7pm 11. Pick and tear over the mint leaves, toss 23rd May - Disco night!everything together, then serve. dress code White • Free entry more at http://www.jamieoliver.com Read

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Highlights from our Menu Homemade Pie of the Day

Chef’s choice of filling, including : Steak & Ale, Chicken & Mushroo m, Minced Beef & Onion,

Homemade Beer-Battered Hake

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sunday 30th may from 8pm in the garden!

Served with creamy homemade tartare sauce, hand-cut chips & peas

Pan-fried Chicken Breast

Juicy Chicken breast served in a creamy mushroom sauce

Vegetable Stir-Fry

Assorted fresh Vegetables in soya sauce, ginger & garlic served with noodles

Rib-Eye Steak

Succulent 8oz Rib-Eye Steak serv ed with your favourite accompaniments

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Bernie blakemore

He had a nature you could not help loving, and a heart that was purer than gold.

And to those who knew him and loved him, his memory will never grow cold.

One year on - MAY 13th still sadly missed by wife PAT, son NEIL, daughter RACHAEL and his four lovely dchildren.

God bless you Bern

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Living water Church

Mojacar. An Evangelical informal service at 4.00pm every Sunday, opposite Red Cross Centre on Mojacar Playa. Contact Pastor David Hamilton 697 522 521 John 950 529 321 Margaret 950 477 063 For more info visit www.livingwate rchurchmojacar.com

Mojacar Branch, Royal British Legion

Meets first and third Thursday of each month at the Artisan Centre of Mojacar Pueblo at 11.15. It is not necessary to have been in the Armed Forces to be a member. May Diary:21st Branch Meeting.

25th/27th 2 night coach trip to Cabo de Gata including visit to Mini-Hollywood. For more details contact Eileen Socialevents.rblmoj3485@gmail.com or phone 634 321 507 Bikathon, May 3rd now postponed to September.

If you are on holiday and would like to come along to one of our meetings, you would be most welcome.

FASHION SHOW by OASIS BOUTIQUE

at LOS PASTORES bar/restaurant in Cabrera on SUNDAY 17th May, at 5pm. Admission is eight euros person to include a glass of cava and canapes.

HEALING DAY SANSONORA MOJACAR

SATURDAY 16th of May from 11-4pm In aid of ERAN IS GOING TO DISNEY WORLD Eran is a disabled young man who has different health problems and it has been his dream to go to Disney world since a young age. All proceeds from the day’s Therapies will go to fulfill his dream.

Come and join us for Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki healing, Foot massage, Eft, Craneosacral, Card readings, ending the day with a sample Tai Yoga class, and Laughter Yoga, and Indian Music concert by Mana.

All therapies 5 Euros for 15 Minutes.

Come and join us for relaxing therapies, all welcome.

For information call Sharon 672 061 048

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LEARN SPANISH WITH“PACO” THE doctor

DOCTOR – DOCTOR/ MEDICO SURGERY - CONSULTA ILLNESS -. ENFERMEDAD PRESCRIPTION– RECETA NURSE -. ENFERMERA WAITING ROOM –SALA DE ESPERA ANAEMIA –ANEMIA INFECTION – INFECCION PATIENT -PACIENTE PAIN –DOLOR ALLERGY –ALERGIA INFLAMMATION – INFLAMACION WELL, TELL ME WHAT’S WRONG BIEN, DÍGAME qUE LE PASA I HAVE GOT STOMACH ACHE TENGO DOLOR DE ESTOMAGO HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ILL? ¿CUANTO TIEMPO LLEVA ENFERMO/A? TWO DAYS dOs DÍAS EXACTLY, wHERE DOES IT HURT? EXACTAMENTE ¿DONDE LE DUELE? HERE aqUI HOW DO I TAKE THIS MEDICINE? ¿COMO ME TOMO ESTA MEDICINA? HOW MANY TIMES A DAY? ¿cUANTAS VECES AL DIA? ONE EVERY EIGHT HOURS UNa CADA OCHO HORAS BEFORE EATING ANTES DE COMER AFTER EATING DESPUES DE cOMER GET WELL SOON! QUE SE MEJORE PRONTO!

Learn more Spanish with Paco-661 142 606 at Campsite Los Gallardos, Lessons based in conversation, All levels catered for plus Private lessons!

Cabrera Social/Fiesta Committee

Friday May 15th “Potato Heads” Jazz band Hostal Rural This event is organised by Richard Cooper. Tickets are available from the Hostal, Richard Cooper, or Social Committee members.

Sunday May 17th Cabrera Fashion Show Los Pastores 8€ for the show, cava and canapes. Lunch is available after the show for 12€.

Book your tickets at Los Pastores This event is organised by the Cabrera Fiesta Committee Sunday May 31st Musical Evening os Pastores 8.30 Jazz with a 4-piece group and vocalist Lady Ellen.

This event is organised by the Cabrera Music Club.

zurgena branch, royal british legion

Dennis Hibbert (Chairman), Stuart Howard (Vice-Chairman and Poppy Appeal Organiser), and Joan Howard (Secretary) are pictured attending the recent buffet tapas lunch held at Bar Camioneros, Los Carasoles. They and many other Members and friends of the Zurgena & District Branch of the Royal British Legion all enjoyed a varied array of Spanish tapas, paella and pizzas provided. A raffle raised €53 for the Poppy Appeal. There was also a generous donation to the Poppy Fund, and various gifts for the raffle table, given by George and Mary Prowse. George and Mary are the President and Secretary of the Hitchen Branch of the RBL in England, over on holiday visiting family and who called in to the event to introduce themselves.

The Zurgena Branch meets on the first Thursday of every month at 11.00 am at Bar Latinos in La Alfoquia and also has a Coffee Morning at the same venue on the third Wednesday of each month.

Other events take place during the month and full details can be found on the Branch website and on the Arboleas Forum.

Everyone is welcome to come along and join in our meetings.

Available on Amazon & Waterstones as a paperback & Kindle edition Also available at Total Entertainment & other local outlets at 8.95€ Tel. 950 459 481 / 651 751 629 for more information Book signing with music: Saturday 16th May from 8.30pm The Blue Parrot, Vera Playa Sunday Nights from Sunday 24th May El Torrente at Desert Springs

Jim Mackie’s new book about his life as a piano man in Almería. Jim came to Almería to say “Yes” to every chance of playing music.

His wacky adventures include performing with an opera singer in prison, a teetotal Scottish ceilidh, a violin-playing Elvis impersonator, a stretch Shirley Bassey, a jazz funeral, a novel tribute to The Shadows - and possibly the most unromantic Valentine's night in history.

But the real star of the book is Jim's black rescue cat Sammy, who has turned his house into a Tom & Jerry film. “Stuff happens” to the boogieman, and this book really is unlike anything else you’ve read about Spain, music and cats.

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Excursions from Roquetas

There are some delightful natural areas just a short drive from Roquetas. The Cabo de Gata Natural Park is less than one hour's drive from Roquetas.

The cape itself is visible across the bay and beyond that there are the unspoilt beaches and unique wildlife of the protected coastal reserve. It is also only an hour's drive to the Alpujarras - that delightful area of picturesque white villages that cling to the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada.

It is but half an hour's journey if one accepts that the mountain village of Enix is, in fact, part of that delightful region made famous by writers Gerald Brenan and Chris Stewart.

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As far as I am concerned it is just one of the delightful mountain villages to visit whenever I wish to go for a short drive from the coastal resort of Roquetas de Mar which, incidentally

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Book Review The Harlot’s Garden by Nikki Dee

“I run a brothel, I sell babies and have offered called George (known to Ma Jebb as Joe). She was a protection to those you would see hanged, and formidable woman: “I’m like a pedlar but what I sell you concern yourself with the way separating is people. I provide whores for the gentlemen.” Lying my boys will reflect on me.” and cheating is how she made her way in this world.

The story is set around 1774, mainly covering Before her baby was born, Ruby was set to work in Worcester and constitutes Book 1 of the Sansome the nursery with Sal who was deaf, dumb and lazy.

Springs Trilogy. The public hanging of Matthew The stench of urine permeated the stale toxic air Morgan in Red Hill had taken place a few years prior, and seven filthy babies, most of them with relentless in 1760. Simultaneously, his young bride Susan was screams almost drove Ruby to insanity. Over time she giving birth to his twins: Ruby and Ellie to celebrate befriended Bella who could “smell a money bag a mile her widowhood. Note the irony! Looking after one off.” She was in charge of the brothel. unwanted baby for a young lass of 17 was more than Once Ruby had her babies-twin boys-it’s Ma’s enough but a second one? Susan asked her friend intention to sell both babies. However, the youngest Ann to drown one of the babies but she refused. It called Richard has a twisted leg and Ma decided to was commonplace to abandon unwanted babies keep him a bit longer in the hope that his leg will although Worcester saw a thriving trade in selling straighten. She assured Ruby that her sons would have babies. Destitution, abandonment and being the a future and a good education living with prosperous mother of two unwanted babies without a husband to families. What other choice did she have? None. She support her seemed like a death sentence and longing for death on the gallows might have been the better was then promoted to the brothel until her stint was short-lived and catastrophic when Ruby attacked an option. over-excited young chap who delighted in a fresh face The tone has been set. Melancholia breeds like and ripe body. Sheer panic and fear overwhelmed wildfire and we are plunged into society’s problems her so some alternatives were proposed: delivering with the battle between the rich and the poor, deep babies, patching up thieves, buying and selling stolen concerns that Dickens and Hardy wrote about: poverty goods all “under the cover of darkness,” or as one and destitution. Ruby Morgan is the main character, might say, dodgy deals! strong and determined, just 14 years of age. She was When Ma realised she was past her best, she wanted raped by one of the master’s boys, someone she had loved and trusted and she was subsequently, banished. Ruby to succeed her, continuing to rule the kingdom There were cries of desperation as she was wrenched and become rich through “dirty dealings.” A hardened from her twin, sent scurrying over “treacherous” Ruby, wiser now to the corruption and inequalities ground, caked in mud, with atmospheric effects of a in the world was delighted and in a short space of howling wind, to an uncertain future and of course, time introduced some innovative and philanthropic you’ve guessed it, pregnant. Without her strength of projects to benefit mankind, namely the lost girls and character, her courage and determination Ruby would the glut of abandoned babies. She became shrewd in her business dealings but less selfish than Ma had have proved another casualty. been. A feminist at heart.

A journey to the Hop Pole Inn allows Ruby to seek “When you’re hungry, really truly hungry and and find some comfort from Mary and also John before being taken on her final destination to a “rough and desperate, you’ll do anything for food. Anything!” tough” guttersnipe of a woman who ran a successful As a contrast, Henry Daventor, very much a selfbrothel and sold babies.

A profitable business for REVIEW it by Carol Naylor. www.carolnaylor.blogspot.com someone dragged out www.carolesleynaylor.wordpress.com - naylorcl@hotmail.es of the gutter by a friend

made business man was self-important, pretentious and utterly despicable. He was desperate for an heir and his sickly wife Elizabeth had difficulty conceiving so Hugh, Henry’s second cousin’s orphaned son was adopted. Ironically, Elizabeth fell pregnant and unfortunately died in childbirth leaving Henry with two boys to look after. Susan Morgan became their nanny which allowed Henry the opportunity to abandon the boys and indulge himself in business ventures to expand his own empire. His claim to fame was building a canal to connect Worcester and the transportation of goods safely on the canal.

He was disappointed in how William, his son turned out: “a pathetic, whining cretin,” his “wayward son “who took more interest in gambling his inheritance away at the tables and building up substantial debts.

Henry refused to bail him out and attacked William, threatening him over his irresponsible behaviour.

“Become a man and impress me or go and make your own way. I won’t pay for you to idle your life away.”

What happens to Ruby’s sons? Friction between Henry’s boys coupled with intensive drinking sessions spells bad news and leads to a drunken brawl with serious and tragic consequences. Ruby practises her dirty dealings by blackmailing Henry and inevitably, a chance meeting between Tom and Richard means that Ruby has to come clean. Her biggest and best project is the most ambitious, similar to those in Vauxhall and Ranelaugh it will connect the harlot’s garden with a pleasure garden for all to enjoy, to get away from “the stink of the city” allowing them to breathe fresh, clean air and be entertained with music and street theatre.

Very utilitarian. Most of the men are depicted as toffs and bounders, stereotypical of the privileged.

The women of the poor may have big hearts but they are crude and coarse. It’s a reminder that women are left to carry the burden whilst the men seem to have it easy. Nice and controversial. Divisions in society.

Worth the read.

“The rich despised the poor but needed them to do their dirty work, the poor resented the rich but relied upon their patronage and good will.”

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Real Madrid Slip Up at Home

Real Madrid and Valencia CF played out an exciting 2-2 draw in matchday 36 of Liga BBVA. Despite the fact Nuno’s side were winning 0-2, goals from Pepe and Isco in the second period saw the home side draw. The share of the spoils means that Madrid are now four points off leaders FC Barcelona. Valencia, meanwhile, remain in fourth with 73 points.

The first half was exhilarating, with both sides pressing on and threatening from the off. It was Valencia who had the first chance, with Paco Alcácer forcing Iker Casillas into action, while Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo hit the woodwork for Real Madrid. After these two chances, Valencia took control of the game, taking a two-goal

lead thanks to Alcácer after 19 minutes and Javi Fuego seven minutes later.

Before the break, Carlo Ancelotti’s hit the post again through Javier Hernández, while Diego Alves saved a Ronaldo penalty.

The frenetic rhythm continued in the second 45, and 11 minutes after the restart Pepe made it 1-2 with a header. Madrid continue to fight, and six minutes from the end, Isco made the Bernabéu believe as he drew his side level. Despite the home side’s best efforts the scoreline remained the same and the game finished 2-2. lfp.es

urcal golf society

Urcal Golf Society played an Individual Stableford competition on Saturday 9th May for the Valantel Cup. The venue for the first time this year was Marina, which was in good condition, together with the excellent weather made conditions first class for good scores.

Barry Kilby certainly enjoyed the day coming back into form to take the title with 37 points four points in front of Jean-Francois Crinquand who finished in second place with a creditable 33 points. the same score as the third place man Richard Wallace on count back.

This competition was the second qualifier for the Order of Merit and Garry Funnell is the early leader with still another ten competitions to run throughout the year.

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Thursday 7th May a beautiful sunny warm day and the Aguilon Golf Course in pristine condition a fitting venue and weather for this Monthly Medal. With 32 players competing for the accolade it was the newly inform Dave Denyer who displayed a long awaited sign of being able to play this funny old game.

Scoring a nett 64 and suitably embarrassed, modestly accepted the medal after thanking his Mum, Dad, Sisters, Brothers, wife and the dog, all who aided in this wonderful achievement!! before pleading for clemency from the handicap secretary (who was seen to be sharpening the handicap cutting knife In 2nd place with a nett 71 was Alan Hewitt who also netted a Nearest the Pin on the 14th, and Brian Lowden a close 3rd from Gary Grey in 4th.

In the Ladies Medal yet again Chrissie Dow was unbeatable with a nett 75 from an out of form Zeta Denyer on 79.

Results - Men’s Monthly Medal - 1st Dave Denyer Nett 64 (28), 2nd Alan Hewitt Nett 71 (08), 3rd Brian Lowden Nett 72 (20).

Ladies Monthly Medal -1st Chrissie Dow Nett 75 (34), 2nd Zeta Denyer Nett 79 (36). Nearest the Pin - 3rd Mike Palmer, 8th Norman Taylor, 12th Willie Ellis, 14th Alan Hewitt, 17th Steve Lawrie. Thanks to all the members who support the 19th Hole Golf Society. The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we will play fortnightly, is Aguilon.

If you are interested in joining the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610 340 653 or email gs19thhole@hotmail.co.uk.

Nearest the pin on the day went to Billy Handy on hole number 5 and Richard Wallace on hole 17 and nearest the pin in two on hole 12 was Dave Butler.

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SPORTS SHORTS by Tony Matthews

There is plenty of sport over the next five days.

• Tonight Real Madrid, 2-1 down, play Juventus in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Bernabeu.

Barcelona, 3-0 up on Bayern Munich played their second leg last night, while tomorrow Sevilla v Fiorentina (3-0) and Dnipro v Napoli (1-1) contest the second legs of their Europa League semis.

• Over the weekend, there are vital Premiership games involving QPR-Newcastle, Southampton-Aston Villa, Spurs-Hull and Sunderland-Leicester.

• The French MotoGP takes place at Le Mans.

• In golf, we have the Spanish Open in Barcelona and the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina.

• The top Super League Rugby game is the

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• And on Friday and Sunday there are Diamond League Athletics meetings in Qatar and Shanghai.

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• Nico Rosberg easily won last Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton was second with Sebastian Vettel third. Hamilton leads Vettel by 111 points to 91.

• Gordon Shedden (114 pts) leads the BTCC driver’s championship from Colin Turkington (106), Matt Neal (103) and Jason Plato (102).

• Northampton thrashed London Welsh 46-0 to ensure a home semi-final tie Rugby’s Aviv Premiership. Leicester, Gloucester and Exeter also won.

• GB Olympian Jessica-Ennis Hill, returning to racing after two years, came third in the 100m hurdles at The Great City Games in Manchester.

• Andrew Strauss is England’s new Director of Cricket but coach Peter Moores has been sacked again!

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Huercal-Overa CF in the Play Offs

Los Rojos of Huercal-Overa are now guaranteed a spot in the Play Offs in the battle for promotion to the Segunda B. Prior to last Sundays game the Reds only needed a point to ensure qualification but only 2 minutes into the game Carmona’s pin point cross from the left found Mansour to get the game of to a flying start.

The 900 fans that packed into El Hornillo were in raptures and the pressure seemed to drop a little. FC Pinatar then started to get themselves back into the game with nice one touch passing moves, when they eventually drew level in the 64th min through Coki.

The crowd looked on in hope that the visitors wouldn’t spoil the party atmosphere, with a large number of the crowd chanting in hope to inspire Los Huercalenses onto victory. This had a visible effect on the team as they looked to grow in stature and pushing on for a winner, in the 81st minute Juanma broke into the box down the right but was brought down by the visiting number 5, PENALTY! The leagues 2nd top scorer Tomas Campanas stepped up confidently but a fantastic save by Manu Vidal in the Pinatar goal had the crowd’s heads in their hands. With

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only 2 minutes to go Raul Ramos stormed down the right and into the box, but, when he looked to pull the trigger he was cut down and another penalty was awarded.

Campanas, who missed the first showed great character to step up again place the ball on the spot and fire high into the back of the net. 2-1 and let the party begin.

With 90 minutes on the clock a ball out of defence found Raul Ramos on the halfway line, a deft touch past the final defender and he is through one on one with the keeper.

The spritely winger on loan from Almeria B chipped the ball past the keepers head and into the net. 3-1.

The ref didn’t take long after the goal to blow for full time and the predicted pitch invasion. The team now face a trip to Real Murcia B in a match up that will decide who finishes 2nd or 3rd.

cabrera lawn bowling

Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club hosted the Almanzara Drawn Hong Kong Pairs from 24th - 28 April.

This is a club competition and is played on a knockout basis over 18 ends per match. There were some excellent matches played in the preliminary rounds in particular the match between Arthur Lees and Brian Marsh v Flo Saunders and John Beaumont.

After 17 ends the score was 17 - 17. On the final end Flo and John were holding three but Arthur came in with his last bowl of the match to take shot wood and win 18-17. A great match as Flo has only been bowling for a few months so a great achievement.

The final was eventually contested between David Jenkins and Brian Firth v Peter Marriott and Gill Young. Both teams were

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very evenly matched from the start and after 9 ends the score was 8-8. After that however David and Brian took control of the match mainly due to some excellent bowling by Brian who during the whole competition had not put a foot wrong.

Peter and Gill did not manage to score again until the final end were they picked up a 2 but it was not enough and David and Brian were worthy winners 22-10. Many congratulations to David and ian and commiserations to Peter and Gill. left to right David Jenkins and Brian Firth with the Almanzara Cup

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UD ALmeria Home Defeat

rosberg wins in Spain

After failing to win a grand prix race since last year in Brazil, Nico Rosberg responded following a three week break to win Sunday afternoon in the Spanish Grand Prix over teammate Lewis Hamilton by just under 18 seconds at the Circuit BarcelonaCatalunya. Sebastian Vettel took third.

“It was a perfect weekend, and I was looking forward to winning the race” stated an elated Rosberg. “Very happy, thanks to the team, the car has been awesome all weekend. Finally, I got a great start as well, and it’s been coming but it really worked out well.”

The race began with a clean start as many drivers jostled for position, but Rosberg managed to stay clear of all the traffic, holding out to a quick 3.1 second lead ahead of Vettel and then increased it to 6.1 by the end of the eighth lap. By lap 33, Rosberg continued to advance his gap to Vettel with a ten second lead. Hamilton, who had a poor start of the race, regained his composure and closed in on Vettel, after having trouble with his tires that prevented him from passing the German.

But a good pit stop put the Briton into second place, and eventually a temporary lead in the race. But considering Hamilton could have remained in the race, the tires might not have lasted, and the world champion had to pit for tires, giving Rosberg the lead for good. Rosberg with his victory, now trails his teammate by 20 points in the world

championship.

As for the rest of the grid, Valterri Bottas just edged countryman Kimi Raikkonen for fourth, while Felipe Massa was sixth in his Williams. Daniel Ricciardo finally got a reliable but underpowered Red Bull Renault into seventh, while Romain Grosjean took eighth in his Lotus. Carlos Sainz Jr in his Toro Rosso. just edged Red Bull’s Dani Kvyat for ninth.

Rosberg now goes to Monaco in two weeks’ time, already victorious, and defending a race he has won already two years in a row. But Rosberg put that aside and reflected only on what he did today.

“I am just enjoying the day today, “he said. “And I am enjoying the win in Barcelona. I am going to enjoy this with the team tonight”. beyondtheflag.com/

Málaga beat Almería 1-2 thanks to an own goal by Casado and a goal by Javi Guerra.

Málaga CF won 1-2 against UD Almería in one of the games corresponding to matchday 36 of the Liga BBVA. Thanks to an own goal from José Manuel Casado and a goal

by Javi Guerra, the side managed by Javi Gracia is back into seventh place with 50 points. Following the defeat, Almería will have to keep fighting to ensure that they are not relegated.

The home side began the game at a very high intensity, making several attacks into the opponent’s area. The first chance came from Wellington Silva, the player who unbalanced the rival the most in the first half, in a move where he made a mockery of several opponents but was unable to shoot accurately.

However, Málaga won space as time passed and took no prisoners with their first chance, going ahead after Casado directed

a Nordin Amrabat shot into his own net. Despite that, Sergi Barjuan’s team were able to react on time and managed to go in at the break with the game even thanks to a great header by Thomas Partey.

After half-time, Málaga began to play at their best. It did not take long for them to get their reward and go 1-2 thanks to a goal from Javi Guerra in the 68’ minute. Although Almería fought until the final whistle to equalise, Málaga were able to defend their lead and return to seventh place. lfp.es

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