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A quarter of all temporary school buildings across Andalucía are located in Almería province, after the Junta’s promise made back in December 2015 to eliminate them over the course of last year has “failed miserably”, according to opposition parties. Nearly 80 schools in the province still have to teach children in unsuitable temporary accommodation, this figure is eight more than three years ago. Junta spokesperson Miguel Ángel Vázquez

had promised to eliminate temporary school accommodation before the end of 2016 when he announced a €10m investment to combat the problem, but according to recent statistics from

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Telefónica’s Broken Pledge TELEFÓNICA has been fined €6.23 million by Andalucía’s regional government after the telecoms group raised a tariff which it had previously advertised as “final and for ever”. News of the sanction came last week, just as Telefónica announced a further price increase for some of its Movistar Fusión packages.

Record Jobs Fall

2016 ended with the highest fall in unemployment in a single year in Spain since records have been kept. The employment office has today released December figures showing 86.849 people found jobs last month, taking the annual tally to 390.534 – the highest on record.

Deadly New Year Fire

Two men died in the early hours of New Year ‘s Day after becoming trapped on the ground floor of a townhouse in Torreta II urbanization of Torrevieja, while the other two people inside the house, another man and a woman, suffered minor injuries due to the incident. The Civil Guard and the Judicial Police are investigating the source of the blaze, but everything indicates that there was an accident with the flames of the candles that lit the home, which was being squatted in illegally. The firefighters rescued one of the inhabitants of the house from the balcony, and was transferred to the Hospital of Torrevieja with minor injuries. One of the dead, a 44-year-old man of Lithuanian origin, the second victim, about was 50 years old, and of Belarusian origin.

The Three Kings Parade Arrives It certainly was a night to remember in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa as hundreds of people lined the streets of the town to welcome their Majesties, the Kings of the Orient, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. In Orihuela Costa the Three Kings and their entourage threw sweets and toys into the crowds as the colourful parade made its way to Zenia Boulevard commercial centre. Leaving the Town Hall in Playa Flamenca , the Kings paraded along

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Calle Pablo Picasso and Calle Nicolás de Bussi towards Zenia Boulevard, where they shared some time with the children. Torrevieja’s three Kings arrived by boat at the Torrevieja’s port. The colourful parade consisted of floats, local bands, horsemen, exotic belly dancers, Disney characters and different animals. They headed towards Calle Ramón y Cajal, Zoa up to calle Ramón Gallud, with the parade ending in the main church square.

The Three Kings In Mojácar The Three Kings distributed more than 600 gifts to the Town’s children during their parade on January 5th 2017. Their majesties The Three Kings of the East, visited Mojácar to personally deliver their gifts to all the children of the municipality. After the official welcome from Rosmarí Cano the Mayor of Mojácar and, her fellow councillors, their Majesties set off from La Fuente to the Centro de Usos Múltiples, where they distributed the toys. This year, due to the works on the Plaza Nueva,

they were forced to leave their carriages outside the town and not take their usual route from the old town. However, The Three Kings did not want to miss their date with Mojácar’s youngsters and so, they departed from La Fuente at 17.00h on foot, along with their pages and helpers. The official entourage, including local dignitaries and Mojácar Municipal Band, which escorted The Three Kings and all the residents and visitors who wished to accompany them. Mojácar Town Hall’s Department of Fiestas also encouraged

children to join the royal party dressed up as pages and, even the Council representatives helped some children find a suitable outfit. They arrived at the Centro de Usos Multiples, where they distributed presents to the 672 children registered in Mojácar born between 2006 and 2016, special gifts that their Majesties have chosen according to the age and gender. Starting with the youngest, the children received their own gifts, one by one, in alphabetical order.

Hospital Visit

The Councillor of Festivities, Mariola Rocamora, accompanied the Three Kings last Wednesday as they made their traditional visit to the Vega Baja Hospital, where they delivered many toys to the children. The Councillor said that

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“it is an endearing event that we cannot miss, because the children look forward to the visit of the Magi for many days. The children also enjoyed being the very first to greet them personally following their arrival in Orihuela “.

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Spanish banks face 4 billion euros fine

Spanish banks must repay customers more 2 million others seeking repayment from than 4 billion euros (3.9 billion pounds) after banks, consumer lobby group Adicae said. Europe’s top court overturned on Wednesday “It follows that national case law, such as a Spanish ruling that capped liabilities relating that following from the judgement of 9 May to a disputed mortgage clause, posing a new 2013 ... ensures only limited protection for challenge to some lenders. consumers,” the ECJ said in its written ruling. Banks will have to compensate customers “Such protection is therefore incomplete and for what they lost even before May 2013, insufficient.” when Spain’s Supreme Court declared the In response to the ruling, the Spanish mortgages invalid if the terms had not been banking association said banks were open presented clearly. The home loans had to renegotiating with clients but they wanted an interest rate that could not fall below a more details to know how to apply the certain level meaning customers missed out decision under Spanish law. The Socialist when rates dropped beneath this level. party called for moves to be made to enable New charges resulting from Wednesday’s people to recover their money as quickly as ruling by the European Court of Justice could possible. eat into bank earnings, which have already It is still unclear, however, how the banks been eroded by record low interest rates and will go about repaying customers. fierce competition for a shrunken loan pool, Banco Sabadell, which said its mortgages and encourage more mergers. were still valid as they had been presented Economy Minister Luis de Guindos told reporters on Wednesday the country’s clearly, could be liable for new charges worth financial system was healthy and could deal 490 million euros, according to Deutsche Bank analysts. with the consequences of the ruling. BBVA, Spain’s second largest bank, said Banco Popular (POP.MC), the sector’s weak link and seen as a potential takeover the ruling would knock its full-year earnings target, faces about 330 million euros in new for 2016 by 404 million euros. BBVA shares charges. Its shares led losses among Spanish were down 1.9 percent by 1300 GMT, while next largest lender Caixabank’s were down banks, falling 6 percent to 0.954 euros. The ruling also knocked shares in Banco 2.5 percent Smaller lender Liberbank, which in relation Sabadell (SABE.MC), Caixabank, BBVA and Liberbank (LBK.MC) - the banks most to its size is the most affected, is liable for exposed to the “floor clauses,” which were 259 million euros. Banco Santander (SAN. introduced as a safety net during the MC), Spain’s largest bank, was among the least impacted as it did not use mortgage financial crisis. BBVA (BBVA.MC) and Caixabank (CABK. floors. MC) have said it could cost them 1.2 billion euros and 750 million euros respectively. Most Spanish banks have removed the clauses from their mortgage products since the 2013 Spanish court ruling and already set aside money to cover compensation of around 5 billion euros that the court ruled had been incorrectly charged. A Bank of Spain source said this could have an additional impact of “slightly more” than 4 billion euros on the country’s banks, in line with analysts’ predictions. Analysts expect an average hit of around 30 basis points on capital ratios. NO APPEAL The ruling, unexpected by the banks, is final and cannot be appealed against, an EU court spokeswoman said. AVDA LEPANTO 15 The case first arose after ALBOX several Spaniards said that banks had hidden the floor opposite Mercadona clauses in their mortgage OPENING HOURS TEL. 950 633 149 contracts. The ECJ ruling Mon - Sat 10am - 2pm MOB. 607 375 697 could now open the door to

Threat To Crops The rain in Southern Spain has wiped out vast areas of salad crops threatening a shortage in Britain in the New Year. The Murcia region has seen the heaviest rainfall for 30 years, swamping fields. The rain in Spain has wiped out vast areas of salad crops threatening a shortage in Britain in the New Year. The Murcia region has seen the heaviest

rainfall for 30 years, swamping fields. Some fields have been reduced to 30 per cent capacity after receiving 150 to 250 litres of water per square metre, according to the Leafy Salad Growers’ Association. A spokesman said ‘These have been among the worst downpours we have seen since these farms were established in the 1980s.

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On Wednesday 21 December, members of the Urcal Fat Boys and Birds Club visited the Residencia Virgen del Rio, Huercal-Overa to present them with sacks of food stuffs that had been collected during their charity drive over the previous 7 weeks (monies having also being raised for MACS). A total of 18 large food bags was presented to Sister Theresa who gratefully received the food on behalf of the Residents of the home. Many thanks once again to the members of the Fat Boys and Boys Club and to local residents for their generous donations.

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Should my pet ‘kiss’ me?

Who doesn’t let their dog give them a slobbery “kiss”? Most of the time it doesn’t matter – until it does. Your dog may be part of your family, but the bacteria in its mouth are different from those in yours. As John Oxford, emeritus professor of virology and bacteriology at Queen Mary University London, recently told the Hippocratic Post, dogs spend half their life with their noses in nasty corners or hovering over dog droppings, so their muzzles are full of bacteria, viruses and germs of all sorts. Mostly, despite these bugs being unknown to our immune systems, we avoid getting sick. But there are bacteria in dogs’ (and cats’) mouths that

are zoonotic, that is, they can cause diseases in humans. They include clostridium, E coli and campylobacter, which cause gastroenteritis. Pasteurella multocida, a dog’s normal mouth bacterium, was blamed for meningitis in 42 infants in France under the age of four between 2001 and 2011. Nearly half the babies were newborn, and most were infected as a result of dogs or cats licking them. Four died. The authors of the paper suggest that contact between infants and pets should be reduced. The solution There is usually no harm from smooching your dog, but then lists a comprehensive set of risks – warning that the thin mucous

membrane lining our mouths, noses and eyes is no match for canine bacteria. There are cases of dogs spreading Haemophilus aphrophilus to humans, causing brain abscesses and inflammation of the heart and – grossest of all – tapeworm infection (Dipylidium caninum), mostly from children swallowing infected flea remnants from a dog’s mouth as a result of being licked. Finally, in a BMJ case report this year was the terrifying tale of a 70-year-old woman, found slumped in her chair, who nearly died from septicaemia. The cause? Capnocytophaga canimorsus, a bacterium from her dog after a loving lick.

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A YOUNG Nigerian woman who had been forced into prostitution in Roquetas del Mar has been released by officers of the National Police. As part of an on-going action against Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation officers became aware of the fact that a Nigerian woman who had been smuggled into Spain had been blackmailed into acting as a prostitute by a gang of human traffickers. Officers searched three properties in the town, freeing the

woman, arresting two members and of the gang and seizing computer hard drives which will be analysed with the expectation of identifying further information on the gang’s activities. The woman in question had left Nigeria with her two brothers and settled in Morocco for a year and a half where she was reduced to begging in order to feed herself and her very young child before moving to Libya and then Italy where she settled in a refugee camp. It was whilst she was

in the camp that she was approached by a woman who offered to help her move to Spain where she was promised a good job but when she arrived in Roquetas del Mar she was told that she owed those who brought her there €25,000 and would have to turn to prostitution to repay the debt. This is one of a number of women who have been released from forced prostitution by the National Police across Spain during 2016.

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Some of the famous faces who sadly died in 2016

Starting with the news of David Bowie’s death in January, we’ve since had a stream of household names who have died including Harry Potter star Alan Rickman, telly favourite Terry Wogan, This Morning’s Denise Robertson and Star Wars favourite Kenny Baker. Just a day after daughter Carrie Fisher passed away, Debbie Reynolds suffered a fatal stroke on December 28 2016. Richard Adams, author of Watership Down, died on December 27 at the age of 96. On Christmas Day, December 25, it was announced that George Michael passed away peacefully at home. Status Quo rocker Rick Parfitt has died at the age of 68, on December 24. Towers actor Andrew Sachs passed away on December 1 2016 aged 86. Alexis Arquette died aged 47 on 11 September, as family respected her wishes by cheering her “transition to another dimension”. Arnold Palmer golf’s first superstar, died from complications after heart surgery, aged 87. Film star Gene Wilder died on 29 August aged 83 from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. On 13 August, actor Kenny Baker died at the age of 81. Actress Caroline Aherne died on July 2 at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer.

Actor Anton Yelchin died following a car accident aged 27. The Russian born Star Trek star was found by friends on June 19 at his home in San Fernando Valley. The former heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, died at the age of 74. Pop megastar Prince passed away at his recording studios in Minneapolis at the age of 57. BAFTA-winning star Victoria Wood, who passed away surrounded by her family aged 62. David Gest, the music producer, also 62, was found dead in a London hotel, aged 62. Hi-de-Hi! star Barry Howard died aged 78. Denise Robertson lost her battle with pancreatic cancer aged 83. Ronnie Corbett was best known for his success his comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies, alongside Ronnie Barker, died aged 85. Dutch icon Johan Cruyff died at the age of 68. Paul Daniels was an internationally acclaimed magician, who died of a brain tumour in March. The former First Lady Nancy Reagan died at the age of 94. Earth, Wind & Fire star Maurice White passed away at the age of 74. Veteran broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan passed away at the age of 77. Alan Rickman died at the beginning of the year, at the age of 69. Rock superstar David Bowie, aged just 69.

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Motorhead singer Lemmy Kilmister died of cancer at 70 on Dec. 28. And then the hits kept on coming: Natalie Cole, and others died in the weeks that followed.

Caroline Aherne ‘The Royle Family’, ‘Mrs Merton’ Star and Comedy pioneer died, aged 52.

Last year we tragically lost a lot of celebrities but their lasting memories live on...

LAST year we were tragically rocked by a series of shocking celebrity deaths. Over the past few weeks alone we have lost music greats George Michael and Status Quo’s Rick Parfitt, as well as actresses Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher and Liz Smith. The list of famous faces passing away continues to mount but their legacies live on through music, films and performances. Ranging from comedians to musicians, 2016 was been a sad year for celebrities but we’re taking this opportunity to Much-loved star of stage, TV and films including remember some of the Harry Potter and Die Hard, died aged 69. iconic figures who are no longer with us. Name: Liz Smith Age: 95 About: The Royle Family actress, best known for her role as ‘Nana’ and her part played in The Vicar of Dibley passed away aged 95 on Christmas Eve.

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Name: Leonard Cohen Age: 82 About: One of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Leonard Cohen passed away on November 11 after a long period of poor health. Name: Pete Burns Age: 57 About: The Dead Or Alive singer passed away on October 23 after suffering a “massive cardiac arrest”. Name: Carla Lane Age: 87 About: Carla Lane, the writer of The Liver Birds, a 70s sitcom featuring Liverpudlian lasses, passed away earlier this year. Name: Harper Lee Age: 89 About: To Kill A Mockinbird author Harper Lee passed away in February this year. Name: Bobby Vee Age: 73 About: Pop idol Bobby Vee, the boyish, grinning 1960s singer behind the very famous hit single ‘Take Good Care of My Baby’ died on October 24.

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Work-Related New Year’s Resolutions

1. Use the Strategy of Clarity, and be specific about what you’re asking of yourself. Resolutions like “network more” or “research new opportunities” are too vague. Put your resolution into the form of a concrete, measurable, manageable action, such as “Every month, go to at least two events with networking opportunities” or “Spend one hour every Friday afternoon

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updating my time sheets and expenses.” Being specific helps you figure out what to do, and it also makes it possible to… 2. Use the Strategy of Monitoring, and monitor your habit. Monitoring is almost uncanny in its power. Research shows that simply by monitoring a behavior, we tend to do a much better job of it, whether that’s how fast we’re driving, how much we’re eating, how many cold calls we’re making, or how many instructional videos we’re watching. Keep track, and you’ll push yourself in the right direction. 3. Use the Strategy of Scheduling, and schedule time for your habit. Something like “Research that company this week” is a goal that can keep getting pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Even if it’s important, it’s just not urgent. So schedule a specific time for research, for learning, for following up, and give it a slot on your calendar. But it’s crucial to remember that. 4. Working is one of the most dangerous forms of procrastination. When you schedule time to do certain work, you should do that work, and nothing else. No filing, no cleaning, no research, no checking emails. Do that work, or stare at the ceiling. Otherwise, you may work and work and work, and never get around to doing the very thing you set out to do.

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And Old You is the last person you ought to trust when it comes to designing a New You. Consider the facts. For a start, Old You doesn’t currently do any of the things he or she claims will make New You happy and fulfilled. (Would you trust a personal trainer who chain-smoked through your sessions and never worked out? Exactly.) Moreover, Old You doesn’t even seem to like himself or herself that much, otherwise a makeover wouldn’t be on the agenda. Clearly, Old You has some issues. Lastly, Old You probably has a long track record of trying and failing to implement change – and yet you’re going

to trust this shifty character with your future? That’s like taking your car to a mechanic who botches the repair job almost every time. Behind the seductive lure of “New Year, New You” lies another kind of mistake, too: the idea that what we require, in order finally to change, is one last push of willpower. (Presumably, the hope is that the “January feeling” of fresh starts and clean slates will provide it.) The assumption is that you’re a bit like a heavy rock, poised on a hill above the Valley of Achievement, Productivity and Clean Eating. All you need is a concerted push to get you rolling. But the real reason that transformation is hard. Today is the first day of the rest of your week.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE

The Roquetas De Mar & Almerimar branch of THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION would like to wish all its members and friends, A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

ROQUETAS DE MAR SUB-BRANCH 3569 IN 2017! 25th Jan - Proposed trip to Lorca Castle with RBL Mojacar plus menu-del- dia. Contact Jenny for info or to get your name on the list. 7th FEB - Social meeting and Picture Quiz. 7th MAR - Social meeting and Horse racing afternoon. Mar - Poppy Luncheon at Bar Southern, TBA 4th April -Social meeting and Quiz afternoon.

All monies raised at these events will go to the 2017 Poppy Appeal. New members and friends of members are most welcome to join the branch. Contact Jenny/Mike on 950 328 469 for further information. Social Meetings are held at The Lodge, Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas de Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month at 3.00pm.

Spanish forecasters have issued a cold weather warning that is likely to last until Tuesday February 10. The country is bracing itself for the coldest snap in three years. The cold air front coming in from central Europe is expected to cover

the country and even hit the Balearic islands. As of now 44 of Spain’s 50 provinces are on alert. In some areas 22 centimetres of snow has already fallen in others the wind chill factor will be the main reason Spaniards are advised to stay indoors.

Ankara (AFP) - Turkey on Monday urged the European Union to revive stalled negotiations on Ankara joining the bloc, saying without it Europe was "incomplete".

for nearly 80 million Turkish citizens made in March under an EU-Ankara deal to curb migrants entering Europe. Progress on visa-free travel has been held up by EU demands -- rejected outright -- that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amend Turkey's draconian anti-terror laws to ensure they do not breach human rights.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, speaking at the opening of an ambassadors meeting, said he wanted more chapters in the accession talks to be opened "by lifting artificial obstacles to our EU membership". A "chapter" is a specific area of negotiation, ranging on issues from human rights to economic cooperation. Cavusoglu did not specify which chapters he meant. He also said Turkey expects "visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens to be provided immediately", a reference to EU commitments on visa-free travel

Sacyr to claim up to €5.4 billion in Panama Canal cost overrun battle In an ongoing dispute over cost overruns, the Spanish-led consortium that built the Panama Canal expansion has increased its claim to a maximum of $5.67 billion (€5.39 billion), according to the Canal Authority (ACP), the public body charged with operation and management of the waterway. The Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) consortium, headed up by Spanish company Sacyr, was awarded the $3.2-billion project to

expand the century-old canal in 2009 but works were hit by major delays, and costs were far higher than originally anticipated – a fact which threatens to make a serious dent in the profits of consortium members. GUPC – which also includes Belgian, Italian and Panamanian companies – handed over the completed project involving some 11,000 workers on May 31, 2016 and operations began

Erdogan threatened in December to cancel the migrant deal, which has dramatically reduced the numbers crossing into Europe via Greece. "We've played an important role in Europe's past and will do so in the future," Cavusoglu said, adding: "A Europe without Turkey is incomplete." Relations between the EU and the NATO member state have soured in the past year over human rights and freedom of speech issues.

later that month. But the contractors are now locked in a longrunning legal dispute over cost overruns. The new GUPC figure of $5.67 billion appears in an ACP annual report published in December and represents the maximum amount the contractors will claim, although the consortium has not yet stated how large its final claim will be. According to the ACP on December 8, the GUPC group made two new requests for arbitrage with the International Court of Arbitration in Miami. As a result of these requests, the amount claimed by GUPC had risen from $3.28 billion to an upper limit of $5.67 billion, the ACP report states. Sources at Sacyr said the new maximum figure was provided because original contract conditions set a fixed time frame for making such claims after the start of canal operations. The company had made the demand so as not to lose the right to do so in future. Excess expenditure on the canal project was caused by the quality of the basalt, unexpected problems with the terrain, strikes and regulatory changes. GUPC has also claimed that the Panamanian authorities provided it with inaccurate geological studies that downplayed the real building difficulties. Before operations kicked off at the new canal, the ACP estimated that traffic would increase from 350 million tons a year to 600 million. Nearly 14,000 ships currently cross the canal annually, in a journey that takes between 18 and 20 hours. Elpais.com

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FILM OF THE WEEK Keeping Up with the Joneses DVD and Blu-ray release date is set for January 17, 2017 and available on Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes on January 10, 2017. Overview Things are not always what they seem, which is a lesson that one couple has to learn the hard way. Their new neighbours seem perfectly polite and normal, but when they are revealed to be spies, suddenly their reality affects everyone around them in a very real way. When an espionage plot goes haywire, the unsuspecting couple is forced to deal with the fact that they are now in way over their heads.

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Unforgotten Thursday 12 Jan 9.00pm-10.00pm ITV Synopsis Unforgotten, written and created by Chris Lang (Undeniable, A Mother’s Son, Torn), focuses on a ‘cold’ murder case of 39 years ago, when the bones of a young man are found beneath the footings of a demolished house. An investigation begins that will unravel the lives of four people who have been waiting for this moment for nearly forty years, as they discover that the past can’t, and won’t, stay buried for ever. Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar take the lead roles as DCI Cassie Stuart and DS Sunil ‘Sunny’ Khan, the modern day police team who gradually unravel deep-rooted and long-forgotten secrets, which will have a dramatic impact on their investigation and the lives of four potential suspects – Father Robert Greaves (Bernard Hill), Sir ‘Frank’ Philip Cross (Trevor Eve), Lizzie Wilton (Ruth Sheen), and Eric Slater (Tom Courtenay). The slow revelation of these secrets as Cassie and Sunny hunt for the killer will alter the dynamic of the families and their loved ones forever. Episode 2 With their victim now identified, Cassie and Sunny’s search for David Walker’s killer is underway. Having pulled a selection of partial messages and numbers from the pager found with his body, the team hope that BT will be able to track down their sources in the hope that this may shed some light on his final movements. Whilst they wait, David’s wife Tessa Nixon is interviewed by Cassie and Sunny where she reveals that David suffered from depression, which had put a big strain on their marriage. As a result, when he went missing, she assumed that he has either suffered a breakdown or killed himself – she never considered that he’d been murdered. It’s her son, Jason, who is most affected by his father’s murder though, struggling to come to terms with the fact that David didn’t leave them voluntarily all those years ago. As the team reassess the initial investigation into David’s disappearance, a travel card is discovered with an address written on the back. Could these new pieces of evidence contain clues as to who killed David?

Deepwater Horizon DVD and Blu-ray release date is set for January 10, 2017 and available on Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes on December 20, 2016. Overview Forty miles off the coast of Louisiana, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig drills for oil in The Gulf of Mexico when disaster strikes. An explosion onboard kills several crew members, injures many others, and puts the lives of the entire crew in danger as they battle for survival. Based on the events of April, 2010, the explosion and subsequent fire result in the worst oil spill in American history, and far-reaching tragedy for American families, and put the heroism and grit of surviving crew members to the test.

LET IT SHINE Ep 1/8 Saturday 7 January 7.00pm-8.25pm BBC ONE BBC One’s brand new Saturday night entertainment show Let It Shine has arrived! Starring judges Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue and Martin Kemp, and presenters Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc. Over eight weeks of competition, Let It Shine will search for five talented boys that will form a band to perform the songs of Take That in a brand new stage show touring the UK next year. Let It Shine will welcome guest judges in each stage of the competition. In this first week and throughout the auditions, the judges are joined by Amber Riley, star of hit TV show Glee and currently leading lady in the West End musical Dreamgirls.

MARTIN CLUNES ISLANDS OF AUSTRALIA Ep 1/3 Tuesday 10 January 7.00pm-8.25pm ITV Martin Clunes is on a quest to explore the islands of Australia in this three part documentary series for ITV. With more than 8,000 islands to choose from, Martin visits sixteen which provide a fascinating insight into the diversity, history and challenges of island life in Australia. Episode 1 Martin begins his odyssey by flying 600kilometres east over the Pacific Ocean to Lord Howe Island. It’s his first experience of Australia’s remote island communities: the pace of life is slow and the population is a steady 350. Jack Shick introduces Martin to the treasures of a place that was untouched by humans until Europeans accidentally stumbled across it in 1788, just three weeks after the first mainland colony was founded where Sydney is today. Lord Howe Island is home to several species of flora and fauna that occur nowhere else on earth. Proud locals call it “the Last Paradise”. Jack shows Martin how to shimmy up the Kentia Palm, the island’s most famous and only export, and one of the world’s most popular indoor plants

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One of the great things about Christmas in Spain for me is the importance the Spanish give to January 6th, Epiphany, or Three Kings day as opposed to Christmas Day itself, particularly in relation to the giving of presents. After all there’s no indication in the Biblical accounts that any gifts were exchanged on the actual day when Jesus was born, but of course the presents of gold, frankincense and myrrh given later by the ‘three kings’, are legendary. Suggestions as to where exactly these ‘kings’ came from include places as far-flung as Iran, India and even China, but no one really knows, and the Bible simply says that they came from the East, which isn’t very helpful. Equally unhelpful is the fact that contrary to what most of us think, the Bible doesn’t actually say there were three of them, allowing us to make that assumption simply on the basis that they brought three gifts. And worse, there’s little to suggest that they were Kings, for the Bible merely refers to them as ‘Wise Men’. But the great thing is that they came, and almost certainly travelled a very long distance to bring their presents, of huge value, to this apparently

insignificant child, who they believed was to change history. They weren’t religious men, in the normally accepted meaning of the word, and knew little or nothing of the practices or beliefs of the Jewish leaders they consulted on their arrival in Israel, but in addition to their gifts, we’re told they fell down and worshiped the child. So the joy of ‘Three Kings Day’ to me, lies not only in the giving of presents and the excited laughter of children, but in the fact that this aspect of the Christmas period, more than any other, emphasises that it’s not the religious, but the wise who find Christ and worship him, and that for some, this can require a very long journey. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship, but further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events 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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The lure of sun, sea and sand is very strong, but properties near the sea are generally more expensive than those inland, and perhaps just 20 minutes’ drive away from the coast you will find houses or apartments which are much better value and have more outside space. These could be in a small village or town, or on an urbanisation, built to cater for locals and foreigners alike. Seaside complexes or urbanisations carry community charges, as do apartment blocks, so you should look into the terms and costs of these charges carefully before you commit to buying a property. All along the coast, you will find villas of different styles and sizes. In North East Spain, properties with a sea view are still expensive, despite the fall in property prices. Properties here tend to be second homes, and are used largely during the summer months when people from the big cities such as Barcelona, London, Paris, and so on, escape to their idyll be the sea. Apartments, which are closed for up to 5 months of the year are aired and thrown open to the wind and the sun most weekends around Easter time, and are fully occupied as summer approaches. These properties are often let out to tourists to help pay the maintenance costs or mortgage. You should also be aware that owners

If you are retired and moving to Spain, you should think about what facilities you need close to your property - it’s all very well to buy a villa on a cliff with a wonderful view, but it is likely that such a property will have numerous steps and will be some distance from the nearest shop - so you will have to go out by car every time you need something. The larger coastal resorts stay open 12 months of the year. Many are attracted to the pretty inland towns and villages, surrounded by vineyards and steeped in history. Again, there are urbanisations in the country areas, but also typical village houses, either of natural stone, or as in Andalucia, painted white. Village properties are cheaper than in the big towns (unless it is a village which particularly attracts tourists such as Mijas (Andalucia) or Pals (Catalunya)), but they are more likely to need some (if not total) renovation, these properties are nevertheless popular, especially when everything is within walking distance.

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TIPS FOR BUYING AN OVERSEAS PROPERTY

Spain’s pleasant, healthy climate and wide selection of properties make it the most popular destination for an overseas property. Choose from developed plots, farmhouses and village locations, through to villas, townhouses and new apartment developments. Fincas A finca is a plot of land or an estate outside of or in-between towns and villages. Properties advertised as fincas can run from tumbledown farmhouses to lavish modern villas. An advantage is that fincas generally come with a substantial amount of land, which may include olive groves and fruit

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orchards. Residency If you wish to spend more than six months in Spain you need to apply for a ‘residencia’ to become a resident. Being a resident doesn’t restrict movements in any way and it has many advantages, such as lower taxes. If you don’t become a resident you must appoint a fiscal representative. The fiscal representative It’s highly advisable for any person who has a property in Spain but doesn’t live there all the time to nominate a fiscal representative. This is a person to whom the tax authorities can send all correspondence relating to your affairs in Spain,

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LEGAL CORNER 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 ALZHEIMER AND THE LAW Proactive planning is the key. Put things in place as quickly as possible. Question: My wife has just recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer decease. It is at an early stage, but I would like to know if there is anything we should be doing from a legal point of view while she is still of able mind. (The original question was much longer with a lot more detail and involving other matters also. With the client’s permission we have prepared this abbreviated version.) Answer: We would recommend that your wife issues you with a Spanish enduring power of attorney. (This is quick, easy and even though it could vary depending on the solicitor, it will not cost you more than 400euro). We have a booklet on the different types of powers of attorney you can sign in these circumstances. Simply request it by e-mail and we will post or e-mail it to you free of charge. Unlike in the UK this document can only be issued while your wife understands what she is doing. If it was required later on, a much more complicated procedure would be required using the local courts (this is an expensive and long procedure). The power of attorney is necessary because if it is not signed, the moment she is no longer of able mind you will not be able to handle her accounts, sell

your jointly-owned property etc. The one thing she cannot issue you with power of attorney for is for signing a new will, which is why we would recommend that you take a good look at her will to make sure that it is correct, as she will not be able to modify it in any way the moments she no longer understands what she is doing. Make sure that it complies with the New Directive 650/2012, that the beneficiaries are those she wishes, that you are comfortable with the named executor etc. etc. Remember when she is no longer of able mind the will cannot be changed under any circumstance. I would look at your own will also, as if you have left everything to your wife you may wish to change this in favor of perhaps one of your children. In the UK I would also recommend that you put things in motion to obtain a full enduring power of attorney. The forms can be downloaded from the internet and you can start things off by post. In the UK this can also be done after she is no longer of able mind, but there is no harm in doing it beforehand. We would strongly recommend a visit to your solicitor to discuss your situation in particular and to address at least the matters explained above. An honest and upfront meeting of the family with a solicitor at an early stage of the illness is a very good idea. Michael Davies. Abogado.

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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Repossessed and distressed properties in Spain. Go direct to the Spanish banks for a list of available properties. Spanish Banks offer a large choice of distressed and repossessed properties (REO) all over Spain. More than 30.000 Bank Owned Properties Spanish houses for Sale. Buy direct from the bank without any extra costs, discounts up to 60%. For property that has been repossessed by the banks, for private dwellings this is generally because of default of repayments by the owner and the bank has no option but to repossess, you are

buying directly from the bank as the bank now own the said property. There are also cases where a developer has gone bust and the bank has stepped in to finish the project and sell the properties, whatever the case the bank have a vested interest in the properties shown on this website. Buyer Beware, you may see properties advertised on some website where they offer a 110% mortgage to cover the buying costs as well as the property purchase. Well for a start it is not possible to legally finance the buying costs of any property in Spain so this is more than likely a private arrangement, obviously this could have implications that you don’t want somewhere down the line so at least be aware of this. Also properties which qualify for a 100% mortgage generally have a greater purchase price. Hard & Fast Rules For Buyers. To be able to buy a repossession you must

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Astounding Facts You Didn't Know About Madrid

Often esteemed less mentionable than flamboyant Barcelona, Madrid keeps its secrets hidden for those who do not deliberately look for them. Discover some of the amazing facts that will completely change your image of the captivating capital of Spain! Madrid is the third biggest city in the European Union Right after the spectacular demographics of London, home to around 8.5 million people, and the 3.6 million inhabitants of Berlin, Madrid comes in third in terms of peaking population numbers of the European Union. In 2015, an estimate of 3.1 million people were living in the buzzing capital of Spain – virtually the entire population of Armenia! Counting in its massive metropolitan area, Madrid would also attain the bronze medal in the category ‘Greatest Metropolitan Area of the EU,’ its vast district of 5,335 square meters currently housing a baffling 6.2 million people.

Madrid is not only a city, but a ‘state’ Often escaping notice is the fact that ‘Madrid’ is not only the name of the world-famous capital, but also one of the 17 autonomous communities of Spain. Once, these prestigious provinces were established to divide the Spanish territory into its proud historical regions in order to facilitate a centralized government. Having no true administrative power when they were classified in 1833, the communities today can be seen as

politically autonomous provinces or federal states of Spain.

Madrid lies at around 700 meters of altitude There might be palm trees in Madrid, but fact is that the voluptuous city of Madrid lies at an astounding 667 meters above sea-level, many places in the north even surpassing the 700 meters mark! Consequently, the only humid breezes you might sense would have to be the gusts of air escaping the Metro shaft. The climate is instead defined by mountainous winds and a dry and clear air, enchanting with clear autumn days as well as blazing summers. This means, however, that in winter temperatures should not be underestimated, as they can easily drop below the frosty minus-celsius mark.

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Madrid is home to an astonishing amount of students. Not surprisingly, this is due to the fact that Madrid is one of the unsurpassed hot-spots of university education in Europe. Various of its many universities and business schools are counted as being some of the oldest and most prestigious learning facilities worldwide. The economical Masters program of the University Charles III, for example, is ranked on the list of the ‘global top-50,’ whereas the founding of the The Coat of Arms of Universidad Complutense, for instance, Madrid – a Bear and a dates back as early as the year 1293.

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Madrid was founded around the year 860 A.C. Standing broad and clear in the

middle of Puerta del Sol, it can be seen: the statue of a cuddly bear reaching up to the branches of a tree. These two emblematic figures represent the official Coat of Arms of Madrid. Apparently, the bear, also adorned with the 7 stars of the zodiac sign Ursa-Mayor (the Great Bear), had represented the council of Madrid since the year 1212. The tree was added ten years later as the symbol of a treaty, which settled the ongoing dispute between the clergymen and the

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When the Romans walked the Spanish lands 200 years B.C., no signs of Madrid were to be found. For more than a 1100 years the mountains of the Castilian Central Plateau were only scarcely inhabited, until Muhammad I, ruler of the Arabic reign of Córdoba, chose to build a small castle in the region in the late 9th century. On a majestic hill with an excellent surveillance view over the valley and in convenient proximity to the Manzanares river, this little citadel developed into a fortress with rapidly

growing importance. Thus, the origins of the Madrid we know today lie in the village surrounding this ancient Arabicthen-Spanish military defence-post in the Castilian mountains.

Madrid was – and is – a European Cultural Capital When Madrid became the European Capital of Culture in 1992, few people who have actually been to the city will have been surprised, for the city offers a stunning variety of cultural venues and activities in all shapes and sizes. Undoubtedly, the city might first win you over with its overwhelming museums like the world-famous Prado, museum of 12th-19th century European and Spanish art, or the Reina Sofía Museum of Modern Art. However, it might also enthral on another level, for example through the numerous philosophical book clubs or the alternative meeting places for social and cultural debates.

Madrid became the capital of Spain in the 16th century Until the reign of Felipe II from the royal house of Austria, the seat of the Spanish monarchy had not been permanently settled. Because of the central geographical position of Madrid and the abundance of water and game in its surroundings, it seemed to him the worthiest and most useful place in which to settle his royal affairs. https://theculturetrip.com

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Samsung execs quizzed over government corruption scandal

Two senior Samsung executives have been questioned as part of the corruption probe surrounding South Korea’s impeached president, Park Geun-hye. The firm is accused of giving large donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soonsil, a close confidante of Ms Park. The donations were allegedly given in exchange for political support of a controversial merger. Ms Choi has been charged with coercion and attempted fraud. According to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, Choi Gee-sung, a Samsung vice chairman, and Chang Choong-ki, a president at the group, were being interviewed on Monday by special prosecutors about the corruption allegations. It was reported the pair were being treated as witnesses, rather than being suspected of any

wrongdoing. The claims circle around a merger between the electronics giant’s construction arm, Samsung C&T, and an affiliate firm, Cheil Industries. The deal went through despite significant opposition from shareholders, who said it would hurt minority shareholders while benefiting the family of Samsung’s group owner Lee Kun-hee. South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), which owns stakes in both companies, sealed the deal by voting in favour of it and the head of the NPS has since been arrested. But prosecutors also allege that Samsung gave €2.8m euros ($3.1m; £2.5m) to a company coowned by Ms Choi and her daughter, in return for Ms Park’s support for the deal. At the centre of the probe is Choi Soon-sil, a close confidante of Park Geun-hye In a parliamentary session last month, senior

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executives of Samsung admitted the firm gave money to help the equestrian career of Ms Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra. Samsung’s de-facto head, Lee Jae-yong confirmed that the company had paid for a horse for Ms Chung - though to be worth around $850,000 - saying he regretted the move. Powers stripped A total of eight firms have so far admitted donating funds linked to President Park Geunhye, but deny seeking favours. Politicians voted on 9 December to impeach President Park - a decision South Korea’s constitutional court has six months to uphold or overturn. Until then she remains formally president but stripped of her powers, which are handed to the prime minister, a presidential appointee. Ms Park denies wrongdoing but has apologised for the way she managed her relationship with Ms Choi, who also denies committing criminal offences.

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Loco Paco put down his copy of ‘Alqueria Hoy’, Alqueria’s daily newspaper and walked to the window. He had been reading about the crisis in the Remitroot Industry and its fiscal implications. He wondered why they didn’t save money by cancelling the New Year and simply rerunning the old one. It made sense to Paco but then many things made sense to him that didn’t to others. While in reality nothing really made sense at all, why should it, there is no logic or rhythm in life. Paco’s view of reality is just as valid as anyone else’s.

As he looked through his window at the dawn of what should be a new year he wondered if he should wake Pepa but as he didn’t want to die he decided against it. Last night they had celebrated as survivors and today they would remember those who didn’t make it into 2017, just to drink a simple toast to those who are no longer. Paco’s mind then wondered to the new Saharan Dung Beetle racing season and whether Bengy would perform up to expectations. He had

been in intensive training lately and was showing promise even though he was a little slow out of the stalls.

The racing season brought Paco happiness as did Loca Pepa, she understood him, most didn’t. Opinions were divided in Alqueria over his sanity but Paco knew what made him happy, something most ‘sane’ people couldn’t grasp. He understood that happiness wasn’t a right, it wasn’t something he was entitled to, if he could snatch the occasional ‘day trip to paradise’ he would be happy. Paco’s family were a mystery to everyone including Paco. He didn’t know who they are or where they could be, they certainly aren’t in the Pueblo. He didn’t even know which continent he sprung from. He didn’t even mind being called ‘Loco Paco’ it was a better epithet than some and gave people advance warning as to his mental state which made things easier during first encounters. It also gave him a freedom of action not open to ‘saner’ people who had to conform to an artificial norm. Living in Alqueria brought Paco comfort and security as did living with Pepa, both were familiar to him, both allowed him leeway, the leeway a mind like his needed. Perhaps Alqueria is nothing but one large institution for the mentally challenged but the question is, who has the problem and who is sane?

We are going to get squashed and it’s going to hurt, I thought as we sat defenceless inside Henry, who was stuck sideways on in a rambla with the headlights of the Patrulla’s enormous 4X4 hurtling towards the driver’s door. Miraculously the 4X4 stopped just short of impact and spilled its load of rescuers out into the rainy dark. Barbara and I exited Henry, cleared out of the field of combat and left it all to the experts. They pushed, but Henry was not to be moved. He simply settled more firmly into the grit. Another vehicle from the Policía Local arrived, but not even the combined strength of 2 different arms of the Law in the form of 4 fit young men could unstick him by even one inch. There was nothing for it but to tow him out. Gone are the days when you tied a rope round the front axle and pulled – Henry has a bespoke Thingummy, which goes into a covered recess under his right eye – even when being towed he likes to maintain a certain gravitas! However, the main problem was that Henry was sideways on. To get a towrope on him one of the rescue vehicles had to get past him. He was jammed between a near vertical cliff at the back and a 2 foot soft shingle bank at the front. The Patrulla tried to surmount the bank and nearly got stuck. The Policía’s vehicle tried, and got even more nearly stuck. We now had 3 vehicles up to their axles in grit. Who rescues the rescuers? I wondered. But a combination of persistence and cunning prevailed – forwards and backwards, not quite enough

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to get stuck, but a little further each time, until they had made a driveable groove in the grit. Henry was duly hitched up, and had no option but to yield to the greater strength of the Patrulla’s huge vehicle and unstick himself. ‘You follow behind me.’ Rafael the Head Honcho commanded me, indicating the now fully mobile Henry. ‘No, Julián will drive. I’ve lost my confidence.’ I said, pointing to the Second-in- Command Honcho, who seemed quite keen on the idea. Barbara and I passengered in Rafael’s huge 4X4 and hurtled back to Albox at Rally Cross speed, with Julián pushing Henry along behind us at way beyond his comfort zone and with no regard for his dignity. I think to the Patrulla and the Policíait was all a jolly jape, rescuing 2 lost and stuck English ladies – but not once did they suggest by word or action that it could have been My Own Silly Fault! Thank you, guys!

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Find and circle all of the Movie Actors that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell the name of a movie for which Jeremy Irons won an Oscar.

2. 49 today, by what name do we usually know singer and presenter Graham McPherson?..............................

4. Born today in 1926, who created Paddington Bear?..................................

5. Which sports playing area is 2.7 metres by 1.5 metres?.........

6. Johnny cash recorded a live album at which prison on this day in 1968?..........

6. Which sport do the Oklahoma City Thunder play?...

7. Wyatt Earp died today in 1929, but in which town did the famous ?Gunfight at the OK Corral? take place?..................... BACON, Kevin BARDEM, Javier BLACK, Jack BRIDGES, Jeff CAINE, Michael CARREY, Jim CHAN, Jackie CLOONEY, George COSTNER, Kevin CUSACK, John DAMON, Matt DANIELS, Jeff DEPP, Johnny DICAPRIO, Leonardo DOUGLAS, Michael

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2. In 1950, India withdrew from the World Cup because FIFA refused to let them do what?..

4. In darts, what is the lowest score that CANNOT be scored with a single dart?....................

5. The most prolific serial killer in British history killed himself today in 2004, who was he?........................................

9. 48 today, how many world snooker titles had Stephen Hendry won up until 2007?....................................................

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3. What is the connection between Volleyball, Squash and Badminton? Clue: This connection is not shared with tennis or table tennis...............

3. Whose play, ?The Merry Wives of Windsor?, was published today in 1602?

8. Which theory was finally accepted by The Church of England today in 1938?....

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8. What is the only sport to have been played on the surface of the moon?................ 9. Who was the first cricketer to achieve 10,000 runs in test cricket?.................................... 10. What is the highest possible break in snooker 147, 150, 155?...........................

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1. Which Queen of England was crowned at Westminster Abbey on this day in 155 9?..........................................................

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Why it makes sense to grow and eat you own fruit and vegetables. Practical guidelines for growing some seventy tropical fruits, sub-tropical fruits and temperate fruits regularly grown in gardens and on terraces in Spain. Guidelines for selecting the fruits most appropriate to a wide range of situations in Spain. Dealing with Spain’s wide ranging temperatures, poor soils and water shortages. Natural, ecological and organic solutions to insect and fungal problems when growing fruit in Spain. Maximising the use of limited growing areas,

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This practical hands – on book is essential reading for anyone purchasing or owning a property in Spain whether inheriting or planning to plant fruit trees, bushes or plants of any type. The comprehensive advice will be welcomed by the experienced as well as the beginner gardener, especially as we are all being encouraged to eat more freshly harvested fruit raw or cooked.

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Prepare the pots: Fill the small pots close to the top with the seed-starting soil or potting soil. Pat the soil down a little so that it is not too loose, but isn’t packed tightly. Have the kids poke a hole about 1/4” deep in each of the containers. To make it easy for them, show them a spot on their fingers that should not go below the dirt. Depending on their age and finger size, it could be the end of the fingernail (at the cuticle) or perhaps at the first finger joint. This way they don’t have to guess at the depth. Plant the seeds Make sure the seeds aren’t sticking together and then have the kids put two or three seeds in each hole. Some seeds may not germinate, so it helps to have more than one seed in each pot. Cover the seeds with about 1/4” of soil. To help the kids know how much soil to use, do the first one yourself (or do it ahead of time). Use a measuring spoon and then determine how many times the spoon must be filled for the seeds to be covered by 1/4” of soil. That way you can tell the kids to put X number of spoonfuls of soil in the pots. Then pat the soil.

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From time to time one comes across, out of the blue, a dream plant that solves a critical problem for a wide range of gardens at an economic price. The versatile and drought resistant plant Vetiver which appears to have originated from India. It was unbelievable but I had not heard of or seen the plant before. Infact inspite of worldwide use for many years it has only been available in Spain for around five years. Although the initial cuttings/slips are small they create good sized

Many gardeners like perennial flowering plants because they return year after year. However, that doesn’t mean that you can plant them once and forget about them. Perennials require regular maintenance to look and perform their best. Staking, pruning, deadheading, dividing and pest control are a few of the gardening chores you can expect to enjoy when growing perennials. To get the most bang from your buck, be sure to include some long flowering and repeat flowering perennial flowers in your garden design. Large blocks of colour add impact to a garden and the best way to achieve that is with long blooming perennials. There are many different samples on the market, so do take your time in choosing the right one for you.

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plants within three months and eventually create 1.5 metree high clumps with vertical roots upto three metres in length. I suspect that there will be a good number of readers with an interest in these versatile, inexpensive and easy to care for plants. Many gardens look a little battered after recent rains and strong winds although many are full of flowers and late tomatoes, peppers and aubergines plus numerous new salad vegetables are now ready for light harvesting, before the anticipated January and February winter cut back.

Cactus spines are painful, and really difficult to remove from your skin. Although this paper is from the mid-eighties, the results are still remarkably useful. We research and compare several methods for removing cactus spines–and it’s a good thing, too, because several methods actually make the problem worse! The removal of very fine cactus spines from the skin is particularly distressing for the patient. We describe two typical patients and a study in experimental animals comparing the effectiveness of several previously described methods for removal. The most effective method involved using tweezers to remove clumps of spines followed by a thin layer of glue covered with gauze, which was allowed to dry and then peeled off to remove individual spines. Attempts to use adhesive tape or a thin layer of a commercial facial mask to aid in removal of the spines produced more retention and inflammation three days after removal than no treatment.

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But will it be smoked mackerel or duck? Contemporary Britain is weirdly ambivalent about paté. It is a restaurant staple and a Christmas favourite, yet the subject of this month’s How To Eat has a distinct whiff of naff 1970s dinner parties about it. It is unfashionably rich and heavy, a hangover from a time when we blindly mimicked supposedly sophisticated French cuisine. From ethereally smooth parfaits to horny-handed slabs of minced offal, paté is seen as a complex technical challenge best left to chefs and, somehow, at the same time, a faintly suspect way of using up cheap meat. In 2009, a team of UK scientists published a research paper that naysayers will appreciate: “Can people distinguish paté from dog food?” This (literally paste in French) is a food that is simultaneously loved and loathed, and one which stopped being cool circa 1983. Never let it be said that How To Eat is a slave to the latest trends as we explore, from smoked kipper to chicken liver, how best to eat paté.

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Gazpacho or salmorejo

This zesty, chilled tomato soup has claimed space in supermarkets and on menus around the world, but few compare to refreshing Spanish gazpacho made with full-flavoured Spanish tomatoes. Usually eaten as an appetizer – this thick soup is made from blending a whole heap of fresh tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, garlic, onions, vinegar and herbs. It’s the perfect Spanish food for summer, as well as a low calorie and healthy dish. Salmorejo is a similar Andalucian version combining pureed bread, tomatoes, garlic and vinegar – also served cold – and sometimes varied with a bit of ham or egg

slices on top. Pisto – Spanish ratatouille This vegetarian top Spanish dish is for all ages, eaten in Spain as a tapa, appetiser, a side dish to meats, or even as a meal with a fried egg on top or chorizo. It’s a Spanish ratatouille of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, and of course, olive oil. The palatable competition of intense roasted flavours makes this a tasty recipe to try at home. You can find it in restaurants around Spain, and especially in the towns across the plains of La Mancha, south of Madrid. Paella This rice-based dish is well known internationally, although in Valencia you

will find many authentic variations that equally vie for attention. Some consider this a national dish of Spain, but many consider it a Valencia dish, from where it originated and you can typically find the best paella. The most traditional Valencian paella is a mixture of chicken or rabbit, white and green beans and other vegetables, but seafood is also common, where you can find an array of seafood surprises among the flavoursome rice, such as calamari, mussels, clams, prawns, scampi or fish, depending on the type you order. For the adventurous, a black rice stained by octopus ink is a must try.

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Germany’s Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel has warned that Chancellor Angela Merkel’s increasing pressure on the European Union countries to maintain their fiscal discipline could widen divisions in the EU and lead to its imminent collapse.

“I once asked the chancellor, what would be more costly for Germany: for France to be allowed to have half a percentage point more deficit, or for Marine Le Pen to become president?” Gabriel said in an interview published on Saturday in Der Spiegel magazine, adding, “Until today, she still owes me an answer.” Gabriel, the head of Germany’s Social Democrats Party (SPD) and a partner to Merkel’s conservatives in her ruling grand coalition, said Germany’s insistence on austerity in the euro zone has left Europe more divided than ever, putting the 28-member bloc at the risk of a real break-up. “But I also know about the state of the EU. It is no longer unthinkable that it breaks apart,” he said,

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adding that Berlin’s pressure on countries such as France and Italy to tighten their fiscal discipline has led to more political risks, such as the rise of far- A 40 year-old Senegalese with a French passport right, nationalist political parties. has been arrested after driving the wrong way The SPD has repeatedly challenged Merkel’s for almost forty kilometres on the A-92 highway, emphasis on fiscal discipline as a foundation for between the provinces of Almeria and Granada, economic prosperity, saying greater focus on where at Guadix height attacked a patrol car of the Civil Guard. investment could be the EU’s path to success. Gabriel said Germany would badly lose if the EU A spokesman for the armed institute has reported crumbles over economic problems and also divisions that the agents tried to intercept the vehicle from over how the bloc should handle an unprecedented kilometre 333 of the referred highway, in the exodus of refugees from the Middle East and Africa. Almerian town of Abla, after 9 am Saturday morning. “Should that happen, our children and grandchildren Along the way the driver had ignored multiple stop would curse us,” he said, adding, “Germany is the warnings from different patrol crews of the mobilised biggest beneficiary of the European community, Civil Guard until, at the height of the municipal area of Guadix, several vehicles have been placed as a economically and politically.” Sources in the SPD said on that Gabriel, who is also “barricade” to try to interrupt his advancing, detailed Germany’s economy minister, could contest Merkel the sources. in September’s federal election if members extend Finally the car collided with one of the Police’s patrol the mandate of the party’s long-standing president. cars in the area where traffic had been stopped in order to avoid collisions with other vehicles.

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U2 will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its classic album, The Joshua Tree, with a run of North American and European stadium dates. The dates include a stop at Bonnaroo, which will mark the first time the band has headlined a festival in the U.S.

Each show will include a performance of the 1987 album, which included such hits as “With or Without You” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” in its entirety. “Recently I listened back to The Joshua Tree for the first time in nearly 30 years. It’s quite an opera,” said Bono in a statement. “A lot of emotions which feel strangely current: love, loss, broken dreams, seeking oblivion, polarisation… all the greats. I’ve sung some of these songs a lot… but never all of them. I’m up for it, if our audience is as excited as we are. It’s gonna be a great night.” Tickets for the North American shows go on sale Jan. 17.

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17 GB cycling duo of Laura and 18 Adrian Lewis to have eight ninedart finishes in major events. 19 Castleford to claim 10 successive wins in Rugby’s Super League. 20 Andy Murray to celebrate by winning three Grand Slam titles. And

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• Chelsea’s 13-match winning run came to an end at Tottenham at the start of this month. • Brighton are top of the Championship; Sheffield United and Doncaster lead Leagues 1 and 2 and Celtic beat Rangers in the Auld Firm derby to go 19 points clear in the SPL. • Millwall (3-0 winners over Bournemouth), Derby (2-1 at WBA), Wolves (2-0 at Stoke), fourth tier Plymouth (0-0 at Liverpool who fielded their youngest team ever) and non-League Lincoln (2-2 at Ipswich) caused upsets in the third round of the FA Cup when six Premiership clubs went out. The draw for the 4th round took place on Monday evening. • Manchester United met Hull last night and Liverpool oppose Southampton this evening in FLC semi-final first leg games. • Marco Silva and Paul Clement are the ‘new’ PL managers of Hull City and Swansea respectively, while Alan Smith is in charge of Notts County. • Real Madrid’s unbeaten run now stands at 39 matches (30 wins). The last defeat suffered by current La Liga leaders was in

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• 1934: Baseball star Babe Ruth signed a contract worth £30,000-a-year. • 1937: Don Bradman hit 270 for Australia v England at the M.C.G.

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