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2016 SUMMER
OLYMPICS
The 2016 Summer Olympics (in Portuguese: Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, and commonly known as Rio 2016, is a major international multisport event in the tradition of the Olympic Games due to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. Record numbers of countries are participating in a record number of sports. More than 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), including first time entrants Kosovo and South Sudan, will take part. With 306 sets of medals, the games will feature 28 Olympic sports — including rugby sevens and golf, which were added by the International Olympic Committee in 2009. These sporting events
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will take place at 33 venues in the host city and at 5 venues in the cities of São Paulo (Brazil’s largest city), Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Brasília (Brazil’s capital), and Manaus.
These will be the first Summer Olympic Games under the IOC presidency of Thomas Bach. The host city of Rio de Janeiro was announced at the 121st IOC Session held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 October 2009. Rio will become the first South American city to host the Summer Olympics. These will be the first games to be held in a Portuguese-speaking country, the first to be held in the host country’s winter season, the first since 1968 to be held in Latin America and the first since 2000 to be held in the Southern Hemisphere.
Aquatics
Sprint (12)
Football (2)
Shooting (15)
Diving (8)
Cycling
Golf (2)
Table tennis (4)
Swimming (34)
BMX (2)
Gymnastics
Taekwondo (8)
Synchronized swimming (2)
Mountain biking (2)
Artistic (14)
Tennis (5)
Water polo (2)
Road (4)
Rhythmic (2)
Triathlon (2)
Archery (4)
Track (10)
Trampoline (2)
Volleyball
Athletics (47)
Equestrian
Handball (2)
Volleyball (2)
Badminton (5)
Dressage (2)
Judo (14)
Beach volleyball (2)
Basketball (2)
Eventing (2)
Modern pentathlon (2)
Weightlifting (15)
Boxing (13)
Jumping (2)
Rowing (14)
Wrestling
Canoeing
Fencing (10)
Rugby sevens (2)
Freestyle (12)
Slalom (4)
Field hockey (2)
Sailing (10)
Greco-Roman (6)
How do you follow London 2012? It is still remarkable on reflection that Britain should have finished third in the medal table with 29 golds and 65 medals in all during that heady fortnight. UK Sport, who fund and therefore set the medal targets for each individual event, have said they
have aspirations to exceed that tally in Rio, a near-impossible feat. Their more precise targets will be revealed in July but the minimum requirement at present is to improve on the 47 medals of Beijing 2008, their best away target for a Games.
Athletics
Rowing
At London 2012 and again at last year’s World Championships, Britain’s athletics contingent were reliant on just three athletes for their four gold medals: Mo Farah (2), Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford. That trio are likely to fly the flag again in Rio with a younger breed of athletes, among them Katarina JohnsonThompson, Adam Gemili, Zharnel Hughes and Dina Asher-Smith also trying to bring home medals.
The walls of British Rowing’s headquarters in Caversham are lined with pictures of champions from past Olympics and World Championships in a team ruthlessly driven to gold. The team’s best bet for Olympic glory lies with defending pairs champions Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, while the men’s coxless four (currently Moe Sbihi, Alex Gregory, George Nash and Constantin Louloudis) are bidding to extend Britain’s winning streak in the discipline to a fifth straight Olympic Games.
2012 medals: 6 (4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) 2012 medals: 9 (4 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze)
Boxing
Barry McGuigan said recently that the eyes of the boxing world were on Britain and not just because of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in the professional ranks. Britain has already qualified nine boxers for the Games and it is still feasible that, with two qualification tournaments, the men will have their full compliment. Nicola Adams bids for a repeat of her 2012 gold, while the appropriately named Muhammad Ali, Galai Yafai, Anthony Fowler and Joe Joyce are among the others already on the plane to Rio. 2012 medals: 5 (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
Cycling
The build-up has been far from healthy with the row between Jess Varnish and boss Shane Sutton, who was last night suspended. But things are infinitely rosier on the track. At last year’s World Championships, Britain finished 10th in the medals without a single gold. A year on in London, they were back in a more familiar place at the top of the table with five golds and nine medals in all, Laura Trott arguably the most impressive rider of all. 2012 medals: 12 (8 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)
Equestrian
The equestrian team were one of the revelations of a home Games four years ago as Charlotte Dujardin led the way with her double gold in dressage. She again teams up with Valegro for another stab at double Olympic gold but the duo were recently toppled from the No1 spot. In show jumping, Scott Brash is ranked third in the world, while William Fox-Pitt, back after being placed in an induced coma following a fall in November, lies fourth in the world standings in three-day eventing. 2012 medals: 5 (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
Sailing
In Giles Scott, one could argue Britain has its best bet for a gold in any discipline in any sport. He pushed Sir Ben Ainslie close for selection in the Finn class four years ago and has dominated since Ainslie turned his attention to the America’s Cup. Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark, like Scott, are No1 in the world in their event, the 470. 2012 medals: 5 (1 gold, 4 silver)
Swimming
GB exceeded all expectations in 2012 except in swimming, where they won a mere three medals. Off the back of the team’s bestever World Championships, expectations are infinitely higher with a younger crop of stars. Adam Peaty (pictured) and James Guy (with five world titles between them and aged 21 and 20 respectively) are the star men, while Siobhan-Marie O’Connor and Jazz Carlin among the best home hopes among the women. 2012 medals: 3 (1 silver, 2 bronze)
Other sports
Gymnastics (4) and canoeing (4) were the best of the rest in 2012, with four medals apiece. In the former, Britain has raised the bar with medals in the team event for men and women while Max Whitlock has proved to be Britain’s stand-out gymnast. In canoeing, two-time Olympic silver medallist David Florence was crowned C1 world champion last year. In taekwondo, GB boasts one world champion in Bianca Walkden but London 2012 gold medallist Jade Jones has returned to form after a knee injury. The Brownlee brothers have slipped down the rankings in triathlon, but expectations are growing in the diving, with Tom Daley and Tonia Couch showing form off the 10m diving platform. 7
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With the new Jungle Book Movie released in April we thought we would give you details of Disney´s original in 1967 and the new one just released, why not watch both I am sure the few people that haven´t seen the original would enjoy it with their children or Grandchildren.
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This is the original american animated musical comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s book of the same name, it is the 19th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, it was the last film to be produced by Walt Disney, who died during its production. The plot follows Mowgli, a feral child raised in the Indian jungle by wolves, as his friends Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear try to convince him into leaving the jungle before the evil tiger Shere Khan arrives.
Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves.
The early versions of both the screenplay and the soundtrack followed Kipling’s work more closely, with a dramatic, dark, and sinister tone which Disney did not want in his family film, leading to writer Bill Peet and composer Terry Gilkyson being replaced. The casting employed famous actors and musicians Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, George Sanders and Louis Prima, as well as Disney regulars such as Sterling Holloway, J. Pat O’Malley and Verna Felton, and the director’s son, Bruce Reitherman, as Mowgli. The Jungle Book was released on October 18, 1967, to positive reception, with acclaim for its soundtrack, featuring five songs by the Sherman Brothers and one by Gilkyson, “The Bare Necessities”. The film grossed over $73 million in the United States in its first release, and as much again from two re-releases. Disney released a liveaction remake in 1994 and a theatrical sequel, The Jungle Book 2, in 2003.
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But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire. The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world.
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Things to do...Places to see... Why not get away for the weekend to Madrid, it is either a 4 to 5 hour drive by car from Almeria or Costa Blanca or less than an hour by plane from either Alicante or Almeria airports. Like all major cities there is plenty to do and here are a few examples, hopefully to suit all tastes. Walk along the Gran Vía The city’s main tourist artery runs the famous Metrópolis building to the Plaza de España. Shops, bars and even a casino line this wide street that stretches for more than a kilometre. If you start walking at the Metrópolis building, with its stunning dome crowned by a bronze statue, the next landmark you’ll come to is at Gran Vía 1, the address for Grassy jewellers since 1952. A bit further on, the Hotel de las Letras deserves a peek inside before you’re wowed by the window display at the Loewe shop or stop to have a drink in the legendary Museo Chicote, which, despite its name, isn’t a museum at all, though there is some art on the walls in the form of photos of celebrities who have passed through the swinging doors. Visit big museums and small galleries Exploring the area known as Madrid’s Art Triangle is compulsory for any visitor to the city. The Museo del Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen-Bornemisza are the three vertices that make up this traingle that is right on the Paseo del Prado, but they’re not the only
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places where you can see art in the area: Madrid’s CaixaForum and its vertical garden are also great places to contemplate beauty.
But you don’t have to walk the hallowed halls of the grandest museums and galleries to admire the all the art Madrid has to offer. Small galleries like Elena Ochoa’s Ivorypress, urban art created at the hand of the likes of Suso33 and collectives such as BoaMistura, along with temporary exhibitions by young painters in bars and restaurants round out Madrid’s cultural panorama. Grab some beers Going out for a few beers (or glasses of wine, or soft drinks) is one of the locals’ preferred pastimes. And it’s made even better when the weather’s nice and all the bars and restaurants open up their terraces. Among the favourite areas to whet their whistle are La Latina in Plaza de la Cebada, a meeting point for many, especially younger crowd. At weekends it’s near impossible to make your way through streets like Cava Baja or Cava Alta, where you’ll find most of the bars and restaurants.
ADRID Tour the city’s parks You might not realise it, but Madrid has a lot of green spaces. The biggest one is the Casa de Campo, with 1,700 hectares (6.6 sq mi) - five times bigger than New York’s Central Park. The interior features a large lake where you’ll find small boats and where schools practice kayaking for competitions. There’s also a funfair, the Madrid Zoo, a youth hostel, sports facilities and more than a few spaces for concerts and events, including Madrid Arena. A bit smaller but more central is the Parque del Buen Retiro, also known simply as ‘El Retiro’, with a pond, tree-linded walks, fountains, monuments such as those to Alfonso XII and the statue of the Fallen Angel, and there’s even a space for puppet shows. Essential sights to see Whether you’re in town for three days or three weeks, you must visit at least three essential spots before you leave. The first is Plaza Mayor, where you can relax with an expensive cup of ‘café con leche’, study the equestrian statue of Felipe III is in the centre of the square and do some pretty good people watching around the Tourist information Centre.
With its own song and everything, the Puerta de Alcalá is another must on your list of sights to see. In Plaza de la Independencia, next to El Retiro park, this ancient neoclassicalstyle gateway to Madrid is at its best at dusk, when lights shine on its arches. You’ll also want to have a look at the Royal Palace, next to the Catedral de la Almudena, the official residence of the Spanish royal family, although they now live in the Zarzuela Palace. Die-hard football fans will want to check out the Plaza de Cibeles, where Real Madrid fans celebrate their team’s wins, or Plaza de Neptune, territory of Atlético Madrid followers. Go treasure hunting in El Rastro Every Sunday it seems like the whole of Madrid is in one place: C/Ribera de Curtidores, in the Embajadores neighbourhood, where dozens of stalls are set up selling second-hand clothes, vinyl records, jewellery and just about any object you can imagine. This is El Rastro, the most famous and oldest flea market in town.
Get there early in the morning unless you’re really into crowds, because later in the day the street turns into a raging river of shoppers trying to elbow their way against the current as the vendors wage a shouting war over who has the best deals.
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QI Most people who have an image in their heads of Spain, think of Paella, packed beaches, bull fighting, flamenco and of course their football team but we have found some Quite Interesting facts about other Spanish things we had heard but were not quite sure about.
Spanish rabbit
No one is sure where the name España comes from. It might be from the Greek Hesperia, meaning “western land” or the Phoenician, Hispnanihad meaning “land of rabbits”. Spain is certainly rich in rabbits: the first written reference to the art of ferreting rabbits occurs in Pliny the Elder’s Natural History, which tells of how, in 6BC, the Emperor Augustus sends ferrets to the Balearic Islands to control a plague of rabbits. Farmed bunnies are still a staple dish on Spanish menus: they consume about 30 million a year.
Spanish lisp
Despite the myth, this has nothing to do with the Spanish imitating their king. The only Spanish king who is recorded as having a lisp is Pedro of Castile (1334-69) and the so-called “Castilian lisp” developed 200 years after Pedro died. There are three distinct approaches to the pronunciation of “z” and “c”. In most of Spain, particularly Castile, the “th” sound is used and this is distinguished clearly from the “s” sound. So, casa is “cassa” and caza is “catha”. The second option is called ceceo (pronounced “the-thayo”), in which they are both pronounced “catha”. This double-lisp is only found in southern parts of Andalusia and is considered extremely bumpkinish. The final option is seseo (pronounced “sesayo”), in which both the words are pronounced “cassa”. Non-Spanish language groups like the Basques and Catalans tend to use this option and it is the pronunciation on the Canaries and throughout Latin America. The reason for this is that seseo is also used in the area around Seville, the port from which most of the explorers and immigrants left for the Americas.
Spanish war
During the Peninsular campaign (1807-1814) in which Spain and its allies fought for liberation from Napoleonic France, the Spanish did not have the resources to fight a full-scale war. It is from this conflict that we get the word guerrilla or “little war”.
Spanish flu
The 1918 pandemic known as Spanish Flu did not start in Spain. It was called Spanish Flu because their king, Alfonso XIII, was afflicted, and also because the rest of Europe was at war and news was strictly censored. As a result, Spanish newspapers became the most reliable source of information about the disease. More than 40 million people died in the outbreak: three per cent of the world’s population at the time. 14
Spanish loon
The father of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) wanted his son to be an agricultural scientist. It wasn’t to be. Dalí became the most famous Surrealist artist, although the movement later expelled him for lusting after Hitler and for his unhealthy obsession with making money (André Breton called him “Avida Dollars”, an anagram of his name). At his first exhibition in London in 1936, Dalí wore a diving suit topped with a Mercedes radiator cap and holding two Russian wolfhounds on a leash with one hand and a billiard cue in the other. The outfit backfired when he began to suffocate and the brass helmet had to be released by a workman wielding a spanner. Dalí went on to produce f i l m sequences for Alfred Hitchcock (Spellbound), and designed the logo for Chupa Chups lollipop
Spanish anthem
“La Marcha Real” is the only national anthem with no official words. They were dropped in 1975, on the death of General Franco, with whom they were associated strongly in the public’s mind. In 2007, the Spanish Olympic Committee held a competition to find new words for the national tune. The winning lyrics, called ¡Viva España! were dropped after just five days as several regions denounced the words as “too nationalistic”.
The UEFA European Championship is one of the world’s biggest sporting events, although the competition’s genesis was more difficult than might be expected.
of matches. Nor should it harm the World Cup, and participants should not always be forced to meet the same opponents in the same group.
Championships for national associations had already begun in other continents by the time the idea of a European competition for national teams began to reach fruition in the 1950s. At the time that UEFA was born, in 1954, the impetus for a European championship was coming from the distinguished French sports newspaper L’Equipe, which proposed a competition with home-and-away matches to be played in midweek in the evening.
Following Delaunay’s death in 1955, his son Pierre joined the French journalists in the drive towards initiating the European Nations’ Cup. Pierre Delaunay was subsequently appointed secretary of the European Nations’ Cup Organising Committee, and was therefore able to observe at close quarters the blossoming of the competition that his father had wanted. After agreement had been reached that the championship would be founded, the new competition was named the Henri Delaunay Cup in recognition of his outstanding services in the cause of European football.
Adding to the French drive for such a tournament was Henri Delaunay, first UEFA General Secretary and former French national association general secretary. In 1927, Delaunay had already submitted a proposal to FIFA, in conjunction with the great Austrian official Hugo Meisl, for the creation of a European cup, to run concurrently with the World Cup, which would involve a qualifying competition every two years. Delaunay wrote after UEFA’s inaugural Basel assembly in 1954 that the idea was for a competition open to all of the European associations. A three-member committee, he said, had been entrusted with examining this difficult problem. Delaunay insisted that this competition should not lead to an infinite number 16
The inaugural tournament was entered by around half of UEFA’s member associations, 17 in total, and one more than the minimum required. The Republic of Ireland were eliminated by Czechoslovakia in a qualifying play-off (the two teams met after the drawing of lots). The first championship match proper was held on 28 September 1958 in Moscow’s Central Stadium – the USSR beating Hungary 3-1, with the home side’s Anatoli Ilyin scoring the first goal after four minutes – and the inaugural competition took place over 22 months between 1958 and 1960. From small acorns do great oaks rise. courtesy of uefa.com
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FIXTURE
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GROUP A
Friday, June 10th Saturday, June 11th Wednesday, June 15th Wednesday, June 15th Sunday, June 19th Sunday, June 19th
France v Romania Albania v Switzerland Romania v Switzerland France v Albania Romania v Albania Switzerland v France
21:00, Stade de France, Paris 15:00, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens 18:00, Parc des Princes, Paris 21:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille 21:00, Stade de Lyon 21:00, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille
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Poland v Northern Ireland Germany v Ukraine Ukraine v Northern Ireland Germany v Poland Ukraine v Poland Northern Ireland v Germany
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GROUP D
Sunday, June 12th Monday, June 13th Friday, June 17th Friday, June 17th Tuesday, June 21st Tuesday, June 21st
Turkey v Croatia Spain v Czech Republic Czech Republic v Croatia Spain v Turkey Czech Republic v Turkey Croatia v Spain
15:00, Parc des Princes, Paris 15:00, Stadium de Toulouse 18:00, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, St Etienne 21:00, Stade de Nice 21:00, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens 21:00, Stade de Bordeaux
GROUP E
Monday, June 13th Monday, June 13th Friday, June 17th Saturday, June 18th Wednesday, June 22nd Wednesday, June 22nd
Republic of Ireland v Sweden 18:00, Stade de France, Paris Belgium v Italy 21:00, Stade de Lyon Italy v Sweden 15:00, Stadium de Toulouse Belgium v Republic of Ireland 15:00, Stade de Bordeaux Italy v Republic of Ireland 21:00, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille Sweden v Belgium 21:00, Stade de Nice
GROUP F
Tuesday, June 14th Tuesday, June 14th Saturday, June 18th Saturday, June 18th Wednesday, June 22nd Wednesday, June 22nd
Austria v Hungary Portugal v Iceland Iceland v Hungary Portugal v Austria Iceland v Austria Hungary v Portugal
18:00, Stade de Bordeaux 21:00, Stade Geoffroy Guichard, St Etienne 18:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille 21:00, Parc des Princes, Paris 18:00, Stade de France 18:00, Stade de Lyon
GREECE: 2004 CHAMPIONS
SPAIN: 2008 CHAMPIONS
LAST 16
Match 1, June 25th Match 2, June 25th Match 3, June 25th Match 4, June 26th Match 5, June 26th Match 6, June 26th Match 7, June 27th Match 8, June 27th
Runner-up A v Runner-up C Winner D v Third-place B/E/F Winner B v Third-place A/C/D Winner F v Runner-up E Winner C v Third-place A/B/F Winner A v Third-place C/D/E Winner E v Runner-up D Runner-up B v Runner-up F
15:00, St-Etienne 21:00, Lens 18:00, Paris 21:00, Toulouse 18:00, Lille 15:00, Lyon 18:00, Stade de France 21:00, Nice
QF
QF1, June 30th QF2, July 1st QF3, July 2nd QF4, July 3rd
Winner Match 1 v Winner Match 2 Winner Match 3 v Winner Match 4 Winner Match 5 v Winner Match 6 Winner Match 7 v Winner Match 8
21:00, Marseille 21:00, Lille 21:00, Bordeaux 21:00, Stade de France
SF
SF1, July 6th SF2, JULY 7th
Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 Winner QF3 v Winner QF4
21:00, Lyon 21:00, Marseille
F
Knockout Rounds: Last 16, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals & Final
FINAL, July 10th
Winner SF1 v Winner SF2
21:00, Stade de France, Paris
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Helping hands... how a watch could save your life whilst driving. Distractions whilst driving are one of the principal contributing factors to road traffic collisions and using the mobile is right at the top of the list when it comes to identifying one of the biggest causes of distraction. Using your mobile whilst driving is illegal. Wearing a headset, even just one, is illegal. Using a hands free kit which does not go in your ear is legal. Touching your GPS device whilst driving is illegal. The only legal way of using these devices whilst driving is to stop your vehicle in a safe and legal place which doesn’t cause inconvenience to other road users. With the explosion in the market of smart-watches, linked to your mobile phone, the possibility of distractions is increasing. Whilst the development of driver-less cars is continuing, Internet giant Google is also trying to help solve the
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LIFESTYLE In this edition we concentrate on the best foods to eat for your breakfast
Breakfast of champions
The next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, consider this: Skipping breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. A healthy a.m. meal, on the other hand, can give you energy, satisfy your appetite, and set the stage for smart decisions all day long. 20
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Oatmeal Oatmeal contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber that’s been shown to help lower cholesterol when eaten regularly. Another reason to dig in is Oats are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium. Steel-cut oats, which take about 15 minutes to cook, contain more fiber than rolled oats or instant varieties, but any type of oatmeal is a healthy choice. Just avoid the flavored kinds, which can be packed with sugar. Instead, sweeten your bowl with milk and a bit of honey, and top with fruit and nuts Greek yogurt This tangy, creamy yogurt is loaded with calcium and boasts plenty of protein—nearly twice as much as regular yogurt—to keep you feeling full throughout the morning. Your best bet: Choose a plain, nonfat variety, and add some fruit to give it some sweetness and flavor (and a dose of added nutrition). Grapefruit Trying to lose weight? According to one study, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you slim down faster, thanks to the fruit’s fat-burning properties and its beneficial effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. Grapefruit is also hydrating, filling, and packed with immunity-boosting antioxidants. For a well-rounded breakfast, pair it with protein—such as yogurt or an egg,. But check with your doctor first if you take any medications, as grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interfere with some prescription drugs. Bananas There’s nothing like a banana at breakfast to keep those mid-morning cravings at bay. The yellow fruit—especially when they’re still a touch green—are one of the best sources of resistant starch, a healthy carbohydrate that keeps you feeling fuller longer. “Slice it up and add it to cereal or oatmeal,” “It will add natural sweetness, so you may not need additional sugar.” Thanks to a healthy dose of potassium, an electrolyte that helps lower blood pressure naturally, bananas are a particularly good choice for people with hypertension Eggs These incredible edibles have made quite a comeback in recent years. Once shunned for being high in dietary cholesterol (one yolk contains about 60% of your daily allotment), eggs are now embraced as a healthy source of protein and nutrients like vitamin D. Why the turnabout? Research has shown that the cholesterol in our food has less of an impact on blood cholesterol than previously thought. “If, overall, you’re choosing lean proteins and not eating a ton of fat and cholesterol, then eggs are a great thing to have in your diet,”
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Watermelon As its name suggests, watermelon is an excellent way to hydrate in the morning. What’s less well known is this juicy fruit is among the best sources of lycopene—a nutrient found in red fruits and vegetables that’s important for vision, heart health, and cancer prevention. Best of all, watermelon contains just 40 calories per cup, landing it on lists of so-called negative-calorie foods that supposedly burn more calories during digestion than they add in. (Actually, it’s a bit more complicated than that, but that’s no reason to not eat watermelon!) Blueberries Fresh or frozen, these tinysuperfruits pack a big antioxidant punch. Or better yet, a flurry of punches: Studies suggest that eating blueberries regularly can help improve everything from memory and motor skills to blood pressure and metabolism. (Wild blueberries, in particular, have one of the highest concentrations of the powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins.) Blueberries are also lower in calories than a lot of other fruits (they contain just 80 per cup), so you can pile them onto your cereal without worrying about your waistline. Coffee That espresso doesn’t just wake you up. Coffee drinking has been linked to a lower risk of several diseases (such as diabetes and prostate cancer), and it may even help you live longer. Researchers suspect the combination of caffeine and antioxidants are responsible for many of the observed health benefits. (A 2005 study found that coffee is the number-one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet, believe it or not.) Of course, loading coffee up with cream and sugar may erase any potential benefits. So skip the fancy flavored drinks, and stick with skim milk. Tea Not a coffee person? Tea has a pretty impressive résumé of health benefits, too. Because it has less caffeine, it hydrates you more effectively than coffee, and it’s also a rich source of the immunityboosting antioxidants known as catechins. All tea (black, green, or white) provides antioxidants, but green tea may be healthiest of all. Research suggests that drinking five cups a day can increase your body’s metabolism and help you lose more weight around the middle. Orange juice Fresh squeezed OJ is a classic (and tasty) morning beverage, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved on. For even more nutritional benefit, you’ll want to opt for a store-bought variety that’s fortified with vitamin D. Along with fatty fish and fortified milk, fortified OJ is one of the few dietary sources of the sunshine vitamin, higher levels of which have been linked to a lower risk of osteoporosis, depression, and certain cancers.
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Miami
Known as the sunshine state for its hours of sunny weather all-year-round, Florida has been a favourite long-haul destination with Europeans for decades.
Miles of sandy beaches on its two long coastlines and activities to keep travellers of all ages enthralled, this southernmost state in the continental US never fails to deliver. The east coast’s most famous city is Miami, a melting pot of cultures due to its proximity with the Caribbean and notably, Cuba, this millionaire’s playground is so much more than Lamborghini’s and super-yachts. South beach is party-central with rooftop nightclubs home to the beautiful people by night, and bikini-clad babes soaking up the rays in the private beach cabanas by day. The Art Deco district has a charm all its own, the buildings, typical of the era line the beach-front, their pastel colours sitting perfectly against the blue skies. Most of the buildings are hotels, many boasting bars and restaurants with pavement terraces, perfect for watching the world go by. Treat yourself to a super-sized cocktail, with a glass so big, it wouldn’t look out of place holding a bouquet of flowers. For shopaholics, Lincoln road mall is the place to shop ‘til you drop, with designer stores, eateries and bars side-by-side on the long pedestrianised street. Looking for bargains? Forget city-centre shopping and take a drive out to one of the many outlet malls with rockbottom prices on brand name goods and fashion. 22
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Sawgrass Mills in nearby Fort Lauderdale has hundreds of stores along with food courts, the perfect place to spend a day spending dollars! At night time, the city comes to life with an eclectic mix of party-goers, in South Beach, anything goes and every night is special. A couple of rows back from the beachfront, the atmosphere is more calm, with smaller, family run establishments, better service and definitely prices which are kinder on your wallet. For a little culture, visit Little Havana where Spanish is the main language and every cafe boasts ‘the best Cuban sandwich’. Pick up yourself a Cuban cigar for a fraction of the price, one of the most expensive is the Cohiba at around 70 dollars, said to be the favourite of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Little Haiti similarly gives you the feeling of being in another country, with colourful building and equally colourful characters. Many people travel to Miami to pick up a cruise ship and head off to Mexico, The Bahamas or The Carribean. Driving from downtown to Miami Beach, the road takes you past the vast
cruise terminal with lines of huge ships waiting to whisk thousands of passengers off on a luxury voyage on the open seas. Get up close and personal with the ships by taking a harbour cruise. These fun outings also tour the private islands and skirt past the opulent residences of the rich and famous. The tour guide will point out who owns which house before sailing past the vast liners which dwarf the tour vessels. Sports and fitness fans have a wealth of choice of activities to either watch or participate in. Miami Heat basketball team’s arena is located downtown along the Miami Dolphins football stadium. Stay fit while on vacation with a run along the beautiful seafront or try something new and rent a pair of in-line skates and glide like the locals from South beach to North beach.
Miami Heat Basketball Stadium Miami’s climate is changeable with hot humid summers and mild, usually dry winters. Between June and October the humidity levels are high with frequent afternoon rain showers. November onwards is an excellent time to visit with pleasant temperatures although it can be busier. Fly direct to Miami with Iberia from Madrid, or check out Norwegian air shuttle from Alicante to Fort Lauderdale with a short layover at London Gatwick. South Beach
Be at one with nature and take an air-boat ride through the Everglades, get snappy with the resident ‘gators and look out for the cheeky raccoons while the pelicans catch a ride on the front of the boat.
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This Issue:
“Monforte Del Cid” 2016 Cycle Sportif. On Sunday 3rd April 2016, thirteen members of Team “Cyclogical” based in Quesada travelled to Monforte del cid to participate in the 3rd Valle de las Uves (valley of the grapes) Marcha. The team left from “Cyclogicals” shop in Quesada at 6.00am and travelled in convoy along the AP7 turning onto the Madrid road at Elche following it to Monforte approx 20kms before arriving at the Sports centre at 7.00am. Registration started at 7 am so the guys were first in the queue then straight to the fig 1
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nearest restaurant for breakfast .The race was well organised and started 15 mins late at 9.45am with a mass start following a pace car which was different from the previous year, the group soon thinned out as many of us left the town at 40km per hour only to be stopped by the Police after 5kms, they wanted us all to regroup for some reason before they would let us continue. There were over 670 riders participating and 3 of the guys representing team cyclogical were taking part
in their first event including our bike technician Josh Watson, Steve Buckley and Simon Whitworth from Pinoso. Mickey who participated in his first ever Sportif here last year took part again trying to beat his previous time and was not disappointed , he also got a really nice cycle gillet as he was also the oldest competitor again at 77 years young. The Route was well sign posted with plenty of helpers, dispatch riders and police motorcycles assisting to marshal the route. The course covered a total distance of 99kms with just under 1000 metres of climbing involved which was an easy route and ideal for beginers. There were over 600 riders participating on this route and it was not long before there were many splinter group’s but everyone just found their own pace and got on with it. The first groups of riders were very quick and it was not long before they made their mark and arrived back around 2 hrs 55mins. The first riders of team “Cyclogical” Big Al and Gary were back at 3hr 11mins with the rest of their guys back between 3hr 15 mins and the 3hr 40 mark . Many riders took over 4 hours to complete the circuit. Three of the team have only been cycling road bikes for 8 months and were taking part in their very first Sportif cycling event, they all performed really well with most of the team finishing in the top 50% of riders , which was excellent . Mickey was not only the oldest competitor but finished in a great time of 3hrs 40mins knocking 15 mins off of last year’s time and was chuffed to bits.
The Team are pictured (fig.1) on their trusted steads just before the start and are from left to right : Mickey Whybrow, Phil Nobbs, Alan Quearns, Malcky Murray, Richard Binns, Graham Kinghorn, Dave (sniffer) Robertson, Gary Routledge, Simon Whitworth , Martyn Stone, Steve Buckley, Dave (blister) Blinston and Josh Watson. All of the Team had an excellent day’s cycling and returned to Quesada with the Ham (Jamon) presented to the largest teams (fig.2). On the Sunday evening after the race we all had a great meal at Route 66 in Benimar which everyone attended with their partners which was a great finish to another great day. The guys are looking forward to returning to Monforte next year. The team would also like to thank all their sponsors for their continued support, Sol-4 investment consulting, Expat pensions and investments, Arrow rent a car, Shenanigans bar, Spanish insurance, Securidan, Pulse core fitness and Ambience fires and solar. Team “Cyclogical” meet every Tuesday night at 5.30pm and Thursday night at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 8am and cover between 90 and 120kms at a moderate to fast pace so if you fancy a challenge come along and join us. Looking to improve your fitness, riding ability and speed and also have a new group of friends to train with then why not come along and give it a try or call Gary on 637487377.
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All of our routes are now available from our website on www.cyclogicalcostablanca.com Remember Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical in Quesada Monday to Friday 09.30-17.30 and Saturdays from 10.00-14.00 to assist and advise you on all your cycling requirements. 25
LOCAL FIESTAS - COSTA BLANCA NORTH DENIA 6th June - Fiestas in Jesus Pobre Village (just outside Denia) 1st two weeks in June - Our Lady of Rocio Pilgramage, Fiestas in Santisma Trinidad Street 4th-5th - June - Non Stop Festival 20th-24th June - San Juan (The Bonfires of St John) 28th-29th June - Fiestas on St Peters Street & La Pedrera Quarter 6th-14th July - Festival of the Sacred Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
CALPE 13th-24th June - Fiesta Programme Fogueres San Juan de la Cometa - Bonfires of St Joan de a Cometa 7th-10th July - Feria de Andaluza - Andulician Fair 16th July - Viraen del Carmen Fiesta
JAVEA 3rd-5th June - La Mar Sala 11th-24th June - Fogueres de Sant Joan 24th June - El - Dia de Sant Joan - Midsummer celebrations in honour of John the Baptist 30th June-2nd July - Festival Internacional de Xabia 16th July - Fiesta Virgen del Carmen - giving thanks for safety on the sea (Puerto) 16th-25th July - Moors and Christians
Anger management Don´t wait until it is too late! With professional help, anger issues can be treated successfully and further problems will be avoided. Anger has got many faces: It can be physical or verbal violence, against others, against family or even against oneself. In any way, becoming angry easily, is a problematic attitude and leads to unwanted results, especially in relationship and family. People with anger issues think that they are unable to avoid these inadequate behaviours and end up making a lot of harm, even to their “loved” ones. Although there are many different situations of violent behaviour, there is one thing they all have in common: Lack of selfcontrol. They are not able to cope with their feelings of frustration, anger or aggression in a non-violent way. “Clients that come to me with anger issues often explain their behaviour with a learned pattern and that therefore they must behave like this. But the truth is, that they simply do not know how to behave differently in certain situations, how to get access to their own emotional reaction and feeling and that there is a way to learn and improve this. Although the past influences todays behaviour a lot, there no logic in becoming a victim of one´s own history. Do not forget that today is the past of tomorrow!” says Mirko Bruns, Graduated Psychologist in CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE ATENCION PSICOLOGICA. If you or your relatives realise problematic behaviour, have in mind that you can find help in professional advice to improve your life. Appropriate professional psychological services in your language are available. Do not wait until it is too late.
“Clients that come to me and describe these symptoms often have tried medication for their sleeping problems or nervousness but are not really happy with the results. But trying the cognitive-behavioural approach, they often find themselves surprised by the effectiveness. The experience of having the control and the possibility to guide
one`s feelings and thoughts, also gives them motivation and tools to progress in their lives.” M. Bruns, Psychologist in the CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE ATENCION PSICOLOGICA.
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6 PHOTOGRAPHYHINTS&TIPS
Each edition, local professional photographer, Dean Baker, will be supplying a few tips and guides to help us with our photography skills. Whether you’re a total beginner, enthusiast or keen amateur, we hope there is always something for you to take from this.
SHUTTER SPEEDS
controlling movement ...
What is a shutter and shutter speed? The shutter is the device in a camera which obstructs light to the sensor. When the camera fires, the shutter briefly opens to expose the camera sensor to a controlled amount of light. The shutter then closes, obstructing the light again. • Shutter speed is the time the shutter is open. This means it is the length of time a camera’s image sensor sees the scene. This is usually a small fraction of a second. How is shutter speed measured? Shutter speeds are measured in fractions of seconds. These times range from 1/8000 to several seconds long. Speeds of 1/60 or faster are the most commonly used speeds. Anything below 1/60 may result in camera shake, which causes blurring on the picture. You will need to use a tripod if you use slower speeds. • Typically only the denominator is marked on the camera. For example, “125” means 1/125 second. • Some cameras allow you to take photos at a shutter speed in full seconds, such as 1, 2, or 10 seconds. This is used for low light photography and a lot of movement.[3] • The image you normally see through the viewfinder or on the Live View screen is displayed at the lens’s maximum, or widest, aperture; the aperture you dial in on the camera body will only be set when you take a picture. Learn the difference between fast and slow shutter speeds. To know which shutter speed you should use in a situation, you first have to know what a fast and slow shutter speed is. Generally, 1/60 is the base shutter speed that marks the boundary between fast and slow. • Denominators larger than 60, like 1/125, 1/500, or 1/2000, are fast shutter speeds. • Denominators below 60, like 1/30 and 1/15 are slow. • Shutter speeds that are full seconds long, like 1 or 2 seconds, are very slow shutter speeds.
Choosing a shutter speed... What about when shooting still objects? I recommend to try at least 1/60 for this type of photo. If you have steady hands that is! • For this situation, a change in shutter speed has essentially little effect. • Setting the camera on something sturdy like a tripod eliminates camera shake, especially when you choose a slower shutter speed. How do I freeze movement? Determining if what you want to photograph is still or in motion helps you choose a shutter speed. If you want to photograph something that is moving, you need a fast shutter speed. • Use 1/500 for general photography of everyday events, sports, and subjects. • Use 1/1000-1/4000 when shooting subjects that are extremely fast and up close. • 1/1000-1/2000 works well when photographing birds. Top: A great example of differing shutter speeds on the same subject. 2nd: Capturing movement of birds. 3rd: Blurring of water with a longer shutter speed, there is also a lot of other aspects at play here too. Bottom: Adding blur to give a sense of movement, this time not tracking the subject, but putting the emphasis on the foreground.
How do I add movement or motion blur? When you take a picture of something moving, a slow shutter speed will catch the movement as a blur. A slow shutter speed will give you a blurry background. • You can also use this technique to pan the action by showing a still subject on a moving background. For this, use a shutter speed of 1/15. Follow the subject so that mostly the background, rather than the subject, moves relative to the camera and is blurred. • Use a slower shutter speed when shooting running water that you would like to be blurry. NEXT ISSUE: I’ll talk about ISO and how it can affect your photos. 27
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Choosing the right estate agent to sell your home. By Helen Tye: Marketing Manager, Hamiltons Maybe you have decided that it’s time to downsize or sell up and move back to the U.K, or maybe you have a desire to swap your much loved holiday home for something bigger and retire to the Costa Blanca permanently. Having made the decision its time to choose an Estate Agent, the trick is to find one that will get you moving as quickly and as painlessly as possible. When deciding on who to work with here are some suggestions for you to consider:Research the options, but there is usually no substitute for word of mouth and a good reputation. Check out which agents have a good local presence and a high profile in the area. If they market themselves well then they are more likely to market your property well. Agents that have a well located office will attract more people walking through the door, when your property goes in the window it will get far more exposure with passersby. Play a game of spot the Sold Board; those agents whose boards are most visible in the area are clearly doing something right! It’s always good to shortlist three potential estate agents and invite each one to give you a property valuation. Of course getting a good selling price will be top of your list, but don't automatically go with the agent that offers you the highest valuation - they may be overvaluing your property in order to win your business. Find out where they will advertise your property, how do they reach buyers , the better agents use online techniques to make sure their agency is at the top of an internet search, so when anyone is searching for a property online in the area their agency comes up at the top. If you are thinking of selling please drop in and have a chat with our friendly teams in Javea and Moraira, or give us a call and we will come to you for a free, no obligation valuation .
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The Complete Book of the Olympics by David Wallechinsky Contained within the pages of this encyclopaedic book is anything anyone could ever need or want to know about the modern Olympic Games.
The Olympics: Going for Gold: A Olympics Guide to the Summer Games (Record Busters) by Joe Fullman By Stephen White-Thomson
Going for Gold gives the lowdown on all the key Olympic sports, from rowing and gymnastics to cycling, athletics and swimming. It also looks at the new Olympic sports - rugby sevens, kite surfing and golf, It provides a complete statistical record focussing on the format of each sport, how since the founding of the modern Games in it is scored, and the key rules. 1896 - from medals won to times, distances or scores recorded by the top eight The book also gives some background competitors in all events, whether they be information to the Olympic and Paralympic Olympic staples such as the marathon or Games, their history and traditions, and long-discontinued competitions such as looks ahead to the Games in Rio in 2016. It Olympic croquet or the tug of war. explores the Olympic village, the venues for the events, and how Brazil is preparing for the arrival of the world’s most famous, and best-loved sporting event.
Prepare to be amazed with Record Busters Olympics! From the fastest man on earth, to medal winning siblings, most expensive opening ceremonies, most medals ever and the first perfect 10, we’ve collected the most amazing Olympic records along with astounding photos and fascinating facts. Each page presents an astounding Olympic record with information in bitsize chunks to keep young sports fans engaged. Full page images show athletes close-up and give the atmosphere and drama that goes along with record breaking events!
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Flavour revolution As summer approaches bringing barbecues and pool parties, it is the perfect time to ring the changes in your drinks cabinet and try something new and innovative. There will always be a place for traditional cocktails such as gin and tonic, vodka and orange or rum and coke, but watch out as the new kids on the block bring a whole bunch of cool ideas and flavours to a summer evening. Change up a traditional Margarita by mixing golden tequila with watermelon juice, a dash of Grand Marnier and a few slivers of jalapeĂąo pepper, salt the rim and add a slice of lime and prepare your taste-buds for a tingling surprise. Gin and tonic takes on a new guise with cucumber flavoured gin, soda in place of tonic and a generous squeeze of lime. A Moscow mule becomes an apple mule by changing the lemonade for cider, adding a slice of apple and spicing it up with a cinnamon stick.
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by Adele Land
Favourite breakfast hangover cure, the bloody mary, becomes modern by throwing in a generous handful of basil, anchovy olives and a dash of cayenne pepper, hair of the dog never tasted better. Basil also makes a great addition to a vodka cranberry, try a flavoured vodka for something even fresher. Champagne or Cava is always a cocktail favourite, for a modern Mimosa swap the orange juice for grapefruit juice for a tangy change. For a subtle effect on a rum and coke, add a dash of vanilla essence and a cinnamon stick for a flavoursome sensation. These are a few ideas to try but why not be adventurous and try your own recipes, with fresh herbs in season and an array of fresh fruit ready to slice, chop and juice and add to your favourite spirits, your taste-buds will thank you!
A collection of bars & restaurants and all things food & drink on the Costa Blanca.
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Glorious food food
Cherry Cheesecake
Try this and you’ll see how easy it is to make. You can top with any kind of fruit but the tinned cherry fruit filling gives it a lovely colour or cook some of the fresh local cherries that will be available over the next few weeks.
Serves 12
Ingredients: For the digestive biscuit base • 100g digestive biscuit crumbs • 50g butter or margarine, softened • 50g caster sugar (optional) For the filling • 225g cream cheese • 125g icing sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 250ml double cream, whipped
Enjoy!
• 1 (400g) tin red cherry fruit filling
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Method: Prep: 30min • Extra time: 2hr chilling Ready in: 2hr30min 1. Stir together digestive biscuit crumbs, butter and sugar in a bowl until well mixed and crumbly. Press into a cheescake tin or pie dish, going up the sides as much as possible. 2. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until smooth and spreadable. Whisk whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Pour cream cheese on top of prepared biscuit base. Smooth the top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Spread the cherry fruit filling over the top, and chill until serving. Tip: You could also use black cherry jam instead of the fruit filling.
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OMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COMEDY FUNNY JOKES LAUGH COME
Victoria Wood
I’m on fire, with desire, I could handle half the tennors in a male voice choir. Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight! But he said: I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I don’t believe in too much sex, This fashion, for passion, Turns us into nervous wrecks, No derision, my decision, I’d rather watch the Spinners on the television, I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.
(19 May 1953 – 20 April 2016)
Wood started her career in 1974 by winning the ATV talent show New Faces. She began to establish herself as a comedy star in the 1980s, with the award-winning television series Victoria Wood as Seen on TV and became one of Britain’s most popular stand-up comics. In 1998, she wrote & starred in the award-winning sitcom Dinner ladies. In 2006, she won two BAFTA awards for her one-off drama for ITV1, Housewife, 49. Wood frequently worked with long-term collaborators Julie Walters, Duncan Preston and Celia Imrie. Following her recent passing, we thought a nice tribute would be putting the lyrics from one of her most famous songs here to make you giggle – “The Ballad of Barry & Freda� aka “Lets Do It�.
Freda and Barry sat one night, The sky was clear, the stars were bright, The wind was soft, the moon was up, Freda drained her cocoa cup. She licked her lips, she felt sublime! She switched off Gardener’s Question Time, Barry Cringed in fear and dread, As Freda Grabbed his tie and said:
But he said: I can’t do it, I can’t do it, my heavy-breathing days are gone, I’m older, feel colder, It’s other things that turn me on, I’m imploring, I’m boring, Let me read this catalogue on vinyl flooring! I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.
Let’s do it, let’s do it, do it while the mood is right! I’m feeling, appealing, I’ve really got an appetite,
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So she said: Let’s do it, let’s do it, do it till our hearts go boom, Go native, creative, Living in the living room, This folly, for jolly, Bend me backwards on me hostess trolley! Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight.
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Get drastic, Gymnastic, Wear your baggy Y-fronts with the loose elastic but Let’s do it, Let’s do it tonight!
Be mighty, Be flighty, come and melt the buttons on my flame-proof nightie, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!
I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I know ill only get it wrong, Don’t angle, For me to dangle, My arms have never been that strong, Stop pouting, stop shouting, You know I pulled a muscle when I did that grouting. I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.
I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I must refuse to get undressed, I feel silly. It’s too chilly, To go with out my thermal vest, Don’t choose me, Don’t use me, My mother sent a note to say you must excuse me, I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.
Let’s do it, let’s do it, I really want to rant and rave! Let’s go, Cos I know just Just how you want to behave, Not bleakly, Not meekly, Beat me on the bottom with the Woman’s weekly, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!
Let’s do it, let’s do it, share a night of wild romance, Frenetic, Poetic, this could be your last big chance, To quote Milton, To eat Stilton, To roll with gay abandon on the tufted Wilton, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!
Let’s do it, let’s do it, I really absolutely must, I won’t exempt you, Want to temp you, Want to drive you mad with lust, No cautions, just contortions, Smear an avocado on my lower portions, Let’s do it, let’s do it tonight!
I can’t do it, I can’t do it, I’ve got other little jobs on hand, Don’t grouse, Around the house I’ve got a busy evening planned, Stop nagging! I’m flagging, you know as well as i do that the pipes want lagging, I can’t do it, I can’t do it tonight.
I can’t do it, I can’t do it, It’s really not my cup of tea, I’m harassed, Embarrassed, I wish you hadn’t picked on me, No dramas, give me my pijamas The only girl I’m mad about is Judith Chalmers I can’t do it, can’t do it tonight.
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THEGOLFPAGES ...your regular insight into Spain’s best and most played golf courses, world tournaments and news.
this edition
2016 British Open Championship
The 2016 Open Championship will be the 145th Open Championship, held on the 14th – 17th July 2016 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland. It will be the 9th Open Championship played at Royal Troon. Royal Troon will definitely not be a mixed-sex club before hosting this year’s Open Championship, although the club is on course to vote on the controversial issue by the end of the year. Troon and Muirfield are the only remaining clubs on the 10-strong Open rota to have a male-only membership policy, with Royal St George’s voting last year to admit women members. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews also voted to end its 260-year-old male-only membership policy in September 2014.
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2015 winner: Zach Johnson Troon has always considered itself a special case in this respect as it shares facilities with the Ladies Golf Club, Troon. Both clubs will shoulder the responsibility of hosting the Open via a joint championship committee. The 2016 Open Championship will be the first to be televised domestically by Sky Sports, after it had been televised for free on the BBC through 2015. In the United States, it will be the first Open Championship to be televised by NBC (Golf Channel’s parent network), after 55 years of being televised in the U.S. by ESPN/
ABC; Golf Channel will furnish the first and second rounds of the tournament, marking the first time that Golf Channel will have coverage of a men’s major championship.
WANT LOWER SCORES? Long Irons or Rescue?
Hybrid clubs have rapidly become popular across the golfing spectrum in the 21st century. Originally designed to help amateur golfers improve their games, hybrids have found their way into many professional golf bags, including those of PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players. Despite their popularity, some casual golfers may wonder if they’re sacrificing distance when they swing hybrid clubs.
Irons vs Hybrids Hybrids were originally intended to replace long irons, because many players have trouble hitting the ball in the air with the lesslofted clubs. Additionally, in an effort to achieve more distance, golf manufacturers have decreased iron club lofts over the years and have also decreased golf ball spin. Both trends have made long irons almost unplayable for many casual golfers. Hybrids are more forgiving than the irons they replace, featuring larger sweet spots and a deeper centre of gravity, which helps you get the ball into the air.
Typical Distances for Hybrids The longest hybrid clubs, the hybrids that replace the longest irons, typically feature 15 to 17 degrees of loft. A player with a 90 mph swing speed can expect to hit the ball about 190 yards with a long hybrid. A similar player should hit a 21 degree hybrid about 180 yards, a 24 degree hybrid roughly 175 yards and a 27 degree hybrid approximately 160 yards.
Measuring Iron Shots If you swing at 90 mph and make solid contact with a 1 iron, something very few players attempted, even in pre-hybrid days because of the club’s skimpy 5 degrees of loft, you would expect to hit the ball 205 yards. More realistically however, the long hybrids typically replace 2 and 3 irons. A 90 mph swinger should hit those clubs 195 and 185 yards, respectively, or about the same distance as the longest hybrid. The same golfer would hit each succeeding iron, from the 4 through to the 9, an average of 10 yards less apiece, resulting in a 175 yard average with a 4 iron and a 125 yard average with a 9 iron.
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2015 / 2016 Golf Leagues
There can be few successes more satisfying that those where all the pundits and market experts have said it can’t be done. When you set out to create something new you will always find that the negative camp outnumbers the positive one. So when Campbell launched his Golf Leagues just five years ago that was exactly what he faced. At a time when golf in Spain was in decline and clubs were endeavouring to hold onto any market share he decided to offer a free to enter competition for all organised golf societies.
By Tony Myles
• From simple beginnings in Spain the competition now has expanded into Scotland, Wales and Iceland with FIVE additional countries joining in the current year. • The Grand Final in the middle of summer is held at the La Sella Marriott Golf resort and sees the best pairs from each of these countries joining players from all over Spain for Five Star luxury weekend of wining dining and golf.
The punchline is that with such a broad open challenge there are no golfers of any standard that cannot be part of this phenomenon. So no matter where you are reading this article the option exists for you to enrol your group and • The overall Champions of Europe join in. are crowned at the Gala Dinner It is a rolling competition and runs throughout the year so join in any time. dance on the Final evening.
• Now with high profile support If your club or society would like to join from Jose Maria Olazabal. (check the leagues then check the website: out the video on youtube, simply www.clgolfleagues.com search “CLG Video”) or contact Campbell at the Campbell • No entry fees. Free to register. Lamont Golf Superstore on: No additional qualification games. 965 757 426. Official handicap players only • The CL Golf Leagues is now the means that the games are fair for BIGGEST amateur golf competition all. in Europe. With no entry fee and no requirements to compete in any additional or special events few observers could envisage any significant uptake in the number of competitors and many were suggesting that after the first year it would probably slide away into obscurity...WRONG!
• In the year 2015/16 TEN THOUSAND golfers registered and participated. • That figure is set to double for 2016/17
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La Romeria del Rocio 15th and 16th May 2016 For most of the year the small hamlet of El Rocío is just about as deserted a place as you could wish to find. Its wide, sandy streets are lined with impressively large houses complete with verandahs but they are usually uninhabited except at the time of the pilgrimage. It’s the pilgrimage which brings El Rocío to life, the Romería Del Rocío, amazingly, perhaps Spain’s biggest festival. El Rocío, on the edge of the Parque Nacional de Doñana, near the town of Almonte has a permanent population of about 700 people but for the weekend before Pentecost Monday as many as a million people can throng the streets where normally you might see one man and his horse. This is one of the few times of the year when the A49 Seville to Huelva road is jammed with traffic all its length and not just as far as the IKEA superstore. he traditional pilgrimage can be traced back to the 15th century when a hunter from the local village of Villamanrique discovered a statue of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen El Rocío, in a tree trunk near the park. The wooden figure of the virgin, which is believed by its devotees to help cure infertility, mental disorders and other diseases, is kept in the enormous church, the Sanctuario de Nuestra Señora de El Rocío which is usually simply referred to as the Ermita. The church itself was destroyed by the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755 but completely rebuilt fifty odd years ago. The devotions were originally very parochial affairs but, over the centuries, they became more widespread firstly as people started to return home to Andalucía and then as more and more
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pilgrims came with them. Since 1758 the event has taken place on the fiftieth day after Easter Sunday. Those impressively large houses in the village mentioned earlier are actually bases of the 95 brotherhoods, hermandades, who are the senior members of each romería. The pilgrims, known here as Rocieros, arrive with horses, wagons and elaborate flower-bedecked carriages designed to transport the silver and gold Madonnas to the Ermita on the Saturday morning. Most of the female pilgrims will be wearing bright flamenco-style dresses with their male counterparts having the short riding type jackets, traje corto, and wide-brimmed boleros. The procession lasts until the evening and is accompanied by masses of followers chanting, clapping and beating drums and the playing of tambourines, flutes and guitars. The whole thing is carried out to the accompaniment of fire crackers and crowds shouting out ‘Viva la Reina de la Marisima’ – ‘Long live the queen of the marshland’. The climax of the whole festival comes in the early hours of the Monday morning when the actual statue of the virgin is brought from the church and paraded throughout the town. Its frenetic passing through the hands of all the brotherhoods makes one wonder how it has survived for so long. There is much of the atmosphere of the famous Seville festivals about the Rocío pilgrimage but with a kind of Spanish Glastonbury feel to it. Many city dwellers will camp out in the fields of the surrounding Doñana National Park and there will be traditional singing and dancing going on for hours on end. You will be able to smell fried peppers, prawns and sherry and witness the first-time Rocieros being unofficially baptised.
PHOTO COMPETITION RESULTS
Sunset Sales & Rentals are running a photo competition in contrast between black and colour, a balanced composition and aid of the Bomberos of Javea. They have six picture frames in the unique feature of the reflecting pool.� their office and have asked local photographers to send them pictures of the beautiful sunsets we have in this area. A3 prints of this photo and by our future winners can be purchased at just 10 euros each and ALL proceeds go to the Every time a picture is chosen they will donated 50 euros to bomberos. The prints are on quality paper/card and can be the Bomberos. Sunset Sales & Rentals are also offering the purchased from our office in Javea. Alternatively, you can email winning prints for sale with all profits going to the Bomberos. jo@sunsetjavea.com to arrange your copy. There has been a fantastic response from our local amateur and Sunset Sales & Rentals would also like to thank Paul Cruse professional photographers, who have donated their pictures in for donating his time to take the pictures of the Bomberos outside aid of the fabulous Bomberos. The Bomberos have and continue their office and for his future help in choosing the winners. to work tirelessly to protect us all from the risk of fire. More information plus a chance to see all the other entries can be Congratulations to Stuart Firth for this amazing sunset found by visiting our facebook group dedicated to the competition... - Professional photographer Paul Cruse comments “Good facebook/groups/sunsetbomberosphotocompetition
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Always dreamed of that big win? I’m sure you’ve all sat there at some point and fantasised about what you would do with all the winnings, who you would give some to and what would be the first thing you spent it on. Well for some, it’s not all about what they want for themselves or even what or where they would go because for these people, simply giving it away or donating the majority of their winnings makes them who they are and gets them on this list. Commendable or craziness? Call it what you will and with the odds of winning as they are, we wish you every luck if you play lotteries and we hope that this encourages you to think about what you would do a little bit more.
Hilda Floyd ($1 Million) Hilda Floyd won the Idaho Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle, taking home a check for a modest $1 million. Seconds after she received the million-dollar check, she stated that she already knew what to do with the money. At the back of her mind, Floyd knew from the very moment she purchased the ticket, that had she won – the money would go to those in need. Floyd followed through on her promise, and within ten months of receiving the meaty check, she had donated more than 90 percent of her winnings.
Allen & Violet Large ($11.2 Million) Senior couple Allen and Violet Large, aged 75 and 78 respectively, did not expect to make it big – pun intended – when they found out about their $11.2 million winnings in the lottery. After the Large family finally got their hands on the winnings, they did what most of us would not – give away every penny. The couple divided the money between family members and over 60 public organizations (fire stations, hospitals and the like). The couple has also stated that, from the very beginning, it was their intention to give away the money were they lucky enough to win.
Ray & Barbara Wragg (£8.5 Million) The senior couple Ray and Barbara Wragg found out that they won the lotto jackpot in January of 2010. The money in question was in the tune of (£8.1 million, and the couple ended up raking in all of it. While the couple spent a few pounds to enjoy their new riches, the majority of the winnings (£5.8 million) were donated to those in need by December of the same year.
Tom Crist ($40 Million) While on vacation in California, Christ got a call from lottery officials in western Canada. After receiving the winnings, Crist donated every penny to charity in honor of his late wife, Jan, who had passed from cancer at the age of 33 just two years prior. His children did not dispute his decision and were supportive of him donating the whole sum to various charities and cancer research facilities.
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Margaret Loughrey (36.5€ Million) Margaret Loughrey is a Northern Ireland woman who lives a simple life – well, at least until she won the EuroMillions jackpot. That being said, Loughrey didn’t only focus on spending the money on herself, no, in fact, she decided to give away half of it to those in need the second she received her winnings. “I know what it’s like to have nothing. That’s why I’m giving it away – I can’t miss what I never had.” She said when asked why she decided to part with such a large sum.
Sheelah Ryan ($55 Million) Sheelah Ryan was the kind soul lucky enough to win the 1988 Florida lottery jackpot of $55 million. Using her winnings, Ryan started a charity to help the elderly and the homeless. The Ryan Foundation she started has helped in a lot of other causes, too – ranging from helping poor children to rescuing stray cats. “I realized there must have been a reason He gave me the money, so I decided to give some of it to senior citizens and the homeless.”
Shaw McBride ($159 Million) Much like Hilda Floyd, Shaw McBride also knew at once what he was supposed to do with the $159 million that he won in the lottery. McBride mentioned that he felt that the right thing to do was give away the money to people who need it more than he did. Shaw also claims that he found God, who continues to guide him in his religious path. Over the course of a few months, McBride has reportedly given away all of the $159 million to the penny.
Chris & Colin Weir (£161.6 Million) In the year 2011, Chris and Colin Weir won a massive $249.8 million in the EuroMillions lottery. Without greed and selfishness in their hearts, they decided that the money was not for them but for the people. At this time, more than 80% of their instant fortune has been donated to Scotland’s pro-independence campaign. “Scots aren’t going to vote based on how much money we have given to a particular campaign – they will make their decision based on being well-informed.
Roy Cockrum ($259.8 Million) Roy Cockrum claimed the largest jackpot prize in Tennessee history. Cockrum won a mind-boggling amount of $259 million on his extremely lucky Powerball ticket. He planned to set aside a small portion of the money for himself and donate the rest to a long list of charities and organizations. Cockrum’s vision was to help those in need, in turn helping make the world a better place in general.
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With Javea, Moraira and the surrounding areas filling up with lots of visitors, the local agents have said how busy they are, let`s hope this leads to lots of new sales that can only boost the local economy Various local estate agents are participating in exhibitions in the UK and the rest of Europe so therefore more and more people are getting to hear about our beautiful part of Spain. So if you are looking to purchase your dream property call into any of the professional agents advertising in this section and get the best advice on the local market, banks, solicitors, how to transfer your money, insurance etc etc In this area you can buy apartments, townhouses, villas on the beach, in land or on the mountains so decide what type of area you wish to be situated in then speak to an agent about the properties they have available and have a good look at all their properties on their websites. If you wish to advertise your property company in this section please email costablanca@ultimatemagazine.es
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Javea Port
1000€ pm
Long Term Rental from: October 2016 Luxury 3 bedroom penthouse with under floor heating. Short walk to the port and the old town of Javea. Ref: S1050
Javea Arenal
165,000€
Apartment For Sale Great value 3 bedroom apartment with communal pool. Excellent Rental potential or permanent home.
Ref: S1054
Javea Montgo
449,950€
Villa For Sale Modernised stylish villa of 4 bedrooms with fantastic Montgo views.
Ref: R1005
Javea Granadella
3000€ pm
Winter Rental from: October 2016 – June 2017 Luxury 4 bedroom villa with spectacular sea views.
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Javea Old Town
169,950€
Townhouse For Sale Massive townhouse of 250m2 in the heart of the old town. Renovated by current owners making a lovely home.
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Javea Arenal
385,000€
Penthouse For Sale Fantastic Penthouse with a terrace of 360m2 and wonderful panoramic views.
Ref: JR176
Javea
2,500€ pm
Long Term Rental from: September 2016 Stunning 5 bedroom property with views of Montgo. Just 5 mins to the Arenal Beach area of Javea. Ref: S1003
Javea Balcon Al Mar
299,000€
Villa For Sale Villa with two joining accommodations in total, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 living areas.
Ref: S1031
Moraira
899,500€
Villa For Sale Luxury, quality villa that is only 600 meters from Moraira town centre.
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• Detached Villa • 3 bed • 1 bath • Private pool
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69,995€
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124,995€ Quesada
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www.hotpropertyspain.net Ctra Moraira - Calpe 68, Moraira, Teulada, 03724
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395,000€
Moraira
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189,000€
Moraira
HP7842
375,000€
Moraira
• 3 beds • 2 baths • 11x5 Private pool
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Spacious, south facing villa, with views to the SEA. Cul de sac location. Accommodation all on ONE LEVEL. Garage. Private pool. Build 120m2. Plot 1192m2.
EXCELLENT PRICE - villa, with separate guest apartment. Situated on a small development in a very popular area, with COUNTRY VIEWS. Communal pool. Build 136m2. Plot 300m2.
Spacious, south facing, beautifully maintained villa, with some sea views. Separate guest apartment. Situated in a sought after area of Moraira. Garage. Private pool. Build 265m2. Plot 820m2.
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HP2824
HP7747
650,000€
Javea
370,222€
Moraira
200,000€
Benissa Costa
• 6 beds • 4 baths • Villa
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Beautiful Spanish-style villa, with STUNNING VIEWS to beautiful countryside and Montgo mountain. Set on a FLAT PLOT, on the outskirts of Javea, with lovely gardens and separate apartment. Garage. 10 x 5 pool. Build 419m2. plot 2078m2.
This wonderful villa is situated in the area of Sabatera, Moraira, in good condition and partly refurbished. With two separate living accommodations. 8 x 4 pool. Build 220m2. Plot 650m2.
Spacious south facing villa, well situated on a large corner plot, with separate guest apartment. Offered at a bargain price. 10 x 6 pool. Build 150m2. Plot 938m2.
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HP7963
350,000€
Benissa Costa
649,000€ Cumbre del Sol
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499,000€
Calpe
• 4 beds • 2 baths • Villa
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Beautiful MODERN villa in Benissa, built in 2004 and in perfect condition. Garage. Private pool. Build 198m2. Plot 801m2
Stunning villa, with unbeatable PANORAMIC SEA and mountain views from Calpe rock to Montgo, set in a beautiful Mediterranean garden. Two separate apartments. Adjacent plot of 1230m2. is available. Garage. Private pool. Build 290m2. Plot 1200m2.
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10.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday & 10.00am – 2.00pm Saturday
Hot Property have been trading successfully in Moraira for over 11 years and we are now expanding our business and moving to larger premises.
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Edificio Kristalmar, Bloque II-24-C, on the main Moraira-Calpe coast road, between ‘Fishy Fishy’ and the Beach Shop.
WE URGENTLY NEED MORE PROPERTIES IN ALL AREAS ASK FOR SARKA IF YOU PREFER TO SPEAK IN GERMAN, SWISS GERMAN, CZECH, FRENCH OR SPANISH on our books so if you are selling a property, then you are exactly what we need. The buoyant market means that we urgently need to replace the properties we are selling so quickly. Please contact us or call in and see us. You will find we are friendly, polite and considerate and we will leave no stone unturned, working together to help you sell your property.
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750,000€
Denia
• 4 beds • 4 baths • Stunning Villa Magnificent villa in a residential area in Denia, with FANTASTIC VIEWS and guest apartment. Situated on a FLAT plot. Integral garage. 8 x 4 pool. Build 394m2. Plot 765m2.
Ref: AVS 4088 Javea 595,000€ 3 3 Modern, luxury new built 3 bedroom villa.
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