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COUNTRY-WIDE crackdown on child pornography has led to the arrest of 81 men across Spain. Authorities reveal that specialized agents called “cyber-patrols” were used to uncover the perpetrators online.

According to Spanish police, at least 81 individuals have been arrested in one of the country’s largest raids on child pornography in years. Police said that two minors and two mentally disabled were also arrested. The men are suspected of exchanging pornographic content of children, including photographs and videos over the internet with some of the images “showing sadism and bestiality,” a statement said.

The child pornography investigation began with “cyber-patrols” on the Internet by specialised agents, who after about a year, were able to identify dozens of suspects. More than 300 police were used in the country-wide raid across 28 provinces.

“The agents are continuing to analyse the material seized to determine if there had been crimes of producing child pornography, sexual abuse of minors or connection with paedophiles,” Spanish police said in a statement.

In 2008, Spanish police detained more than 120 people in a single operation against child pornography.

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OFFICIAL figures released yesterday by The National Statistics Institute, show that the number of people out of work dropped by 298,200 between July and September to a rounded total of 4.9 million with the economy adding 182,200 jobs. Of those, 152,100 corresponded to the private sector, with the

remainder linked to the public sector taking the rate down to 21.2 per cent from 22.4 per cent in the previous quarter.

These numbers reflect the government’s forecasts that the economy will grow over 3 per cent adding around 600,000 new jobs by the end of 2015. It is an unexpectedly

swift turnaround for an economy that only emerged in late 2013 from a deep, five-year slump in which it contracted almost 9 per cent. Spain is now regarded as the European Union’s leading job-creator, although its unemployment rate is still the second highest in the 28-country bloc after Greece.

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UROPEAN Union governments have agreed to step up deportations of illegal immigrants and have discussed creating an EU border force among measures to cope with hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria’s civil war.

Underlining the havoc brought by chaotic mass treks across Europe’s open borders over recent months, the German state of Bavaria threatened to break ranks with Berlin and send back migrants who cross its border with Austria.

Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose welcome for refugees has taken a toll on her ratings, insists she will not shut the door. Her deputy said there could be no pulling up of “drawbridges”.

Austria’s interior minister has warned of possible border “riots”. The dispute between Austria and one of Germany’s richest regions, which says over 200,000 migrants entered from Austria in a month, helps explain Ms Merkel’s vocal support this week for the expulsion of those not fleeing for their lives and for tighter controls on who enters Europe across the Mediterranean.

EU GOVERNMENTS AGREE TO STEP UP DEPORTATIONS OF IMMIGRANTS A paper from the Council, representing EU member states, says some €800 million will be set aside on larger efforts to remove people without the proper paper work from the EU back to their home countries

BOTTLENECK A policy document approved by EU interior ministers in Luxembourg called on states to ensure more of those ordered to leave should actually go.

Some 470,000 expulsion orders were made last year but fewer than 40 percent of them were enforced. The return bottleneck is due to either the lack of readmission agreements with countries outside the EU or because the agreements are not being respected. The EU has 17 readmission agreements.

For states in Africa, the document notes that people can be returned even without a readmission agreement.

A 15-year-old treaty between the EU and Africa, Caribbean and Pacific group of states

– known as the Cotonou Agreement – contains an article that “commits all participating states to readmit their own nationals without

further formalities”.

Attendees also agreed to work to end the war in Syria and stabilise Iraq and Afghani-

stan and also to step up expulsions and aid programmes to persuade economic migrants to go home.

Echoing a call by President Francois Hollande, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve proposed beefing up the EU’s Frontex borders agency and, in time, establishing a European Border Guard service with expanded powers to step in where national authorities had difficulty managing EU frontiers.

Ministers said there was broad agreement – though some also stressed the importance of preserving national sovereignty, a particular concern for those on the Mediterranean frontline.

“A Europe without secure external borders will be a Europe with internal border checks,” said Mr de Maiziere, referring to the kind of row that has seen Hungary line its frontiers with razor wire and EU allies start police checks on cross-border traffic.

Visiting an asylum centre in Bavaria, JeanClaude Juncker warned that 25 million were on the move in regions not far from Europe, more than the continent could cope with.

But the answer, he said, was not Cold Warstyle fortification: “We had a Wall in Europe long enough,” he said, “and we certainly don’t need any between member states of the European Union.”

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AILING Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe (right) has been announced as the 2015 winner of the Confucius Peace Prize - China’s version of the Nobel Peace Prize. Mugabe may not seem like the obvious choice for such an accolade given his brutal and repressive 28year rule of Zimbabwe that has been marked by torture and killing of political opponents and destruction of the local economy. But the Confucius Prize appears to be judged by different parameters than other peace prizes.

The Confucius Peace Prize Committee was established in 2010, the same year that the Nobel committee was preparing to award a prize to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo. Tan Changliu, its chairman at the time, expressed a wish to promote world peace from “an Eastern perspective.” The organizers are not connected to the Chinese government, and a year after it began, China’s culture ministry attempted

to shut the operation down.

But the committee moved to Hong Kong and renamed itself the China International Peace Studies Center. That year it awarded Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, its peace prize.

The five Confucius Prize winners so far are: l Lien Chan, Taiwanese former Chinese Nationalist Party chairman (2010) l Vladimir Putin, President of Russia (2011) l Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General (2012) l Yi Cheng, former president of China’s Buddhist Association (2013) l Fidel Castro, former President of Cuba (2014)

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It’ll be in the post in November Prime Minister David Cameron has stated that he would unveil his long-awaited EU renegotiation demands early next month, amid growing impatience from his European partners.

Cameron will lay out the demands in a letter to EU president Donald Tusk (below right) in November, ahead of a major discussion on his plans with fellow European leaders in December

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PEAKING after talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (above left) in Brussels, Cameron said the negotiations ahead of a referendum that he has promised by the end of 2017 were going well.

“The pace will now quicken and I will be again setting out the four vital areas where we need change, laying down what those changes will be at the start of November.

So we quicken the pace and quicken those negotiations in the run-up to the December council.” He added: “I am confident we can get a good deal for Britain, we can fix those things that need to be fixed, and I am confident this process is getting well under way and making good progress.

“So far Cameron has only said the demands will cover four general areas: an opt-out from the bloc’s drive for an “ever-closer union”; economic competitiveness; protecting countries that are not in the euro; and curbing welfare for EU migrants to Britain.

There has been increasing frustration at Cameron’s refusal to spell out exactly what he wants despite the launch of technical

talks with the EU in June. EU diplomats said this week that if Cameron did set out his stall by early November, the discussion would have to be pushed back from the December summit until March. “We need clarity on what we’re going to be discussing over the next few months,” European Parliament President Martin Schulz said.

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said EU leaders had repeatedly asked for more details so that negotiations could start, adding: “I still do not know what Mr Cameron wants and hopes for” with Juncker adding “it takes two to tango” and urged Britain to make its plans clear.

The prime minister has reportedly been unwilling to set out his demands too early in case they are savaged by Eurosceptic’s in Britain, while at the same time he has been trying to make sure the goals are achievable in Europe. It has now been two and a half years since the British premier announced his intention to seek reforms of the EU and then hold an in-out referendum on Britain’s EU membership.

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RARE AND HISTORIC BIBLE FOUND IN CHURCH CUPBOARD Whilst cleaning a cupboard at his church in St Giles Parish Church in Wrexham, Rev Dr Jason Bray discovered a first edition King James Bible (KJB) dating back to 1611

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HE Bible which is also an incredibly rare artefact, with fewer than 200 first edition copies thought to be in existence is an important find for the church as it is one of just a few copies of the first edition of the authorised Bible, which set guidelines not just for Christian worship in the English language, but also for the English language itself.

Known as the Authorised Version (AV) of the Bible in English, the King James Bible was the third Bible to be translated into English and officially approved by the Church, putting together a number of translations agreed on by scholars working in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge.

The Rev Dr Jason Bray and the first edition King James Bible It was printed in London by Robert Barker, printers to King James I, who commissioned the Bible’s translation at tioned as being in the church’s collection.He added he was Hampton Court in 1604.The St Giles copy is sadly not comunable to guess at the value of the Bible“I have absolutely no pletely intact, with a frontispiece missing from the Old Testaidea of its value. I don’t know how many there are in existence ment and some pages missing from the back but otherwise it and you can buy pages on the internet for about £500 each. is in good condition and the text is still legible due to the use “It’s not absolutely complete, but it’s not far off.” Dr Bray is of woven paper, which has a low acid content. now keen to see the church’s first edition given a proper storDr Bray, who has been at St Giles Church since April, said he age and display space. “We’re keeping it safe at the moment, read Alfred Palmer’s The History of the Parish Church of Wrexbut we would like to have somewhere to display it – but to do ham and decided to go looking for some of the items menthat, we’ll need money.”

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TARGAZERS in the UK as far south as Wales were treated to a dazzling display of the Aurora Borealis.

The aurora borealis or ‘Northern Lights are caused by solar particles colliding in the atmosphere – is a more common occurrence much further north around the Arctic Circle.

The British Geological Survey says the aurora is a consequence of activity on the surface of the sun, where occasionally there are large explosions, with huge amounts of charged particles thrown out into space. These particles sometimes travel towards Earth, where they are captured by its magnetic field and guided towards the geomagnetic Polar Regions. On their way down these particles are slowed down by Earth’s atmosphere, which acts as a shield.

The charged particles collide with gas molecules in the atmosphere and the energy released is given off as light. A range of blues, greens, yellows and reds are usually observed in the aurora.

Under normal conditions the northern oval lights cover Scandinavia, Greenland, Alaska, Canada and Russia. The southern oval covers the Antarctic regions. With increasing geomagnetic activity the ovals widen and spread, so that during periods of high geomagnetic activity it becomes possible to see aurora further south in the UK.

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Should we stay or should we go?

With the British Prime Minister David Cameron seeking to renegotiate the terms of Britain’s EU membership before holding an in/out referendum by the end of 2017 - we look at the key arguments for and against staying in the EU IMMIGRATION

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FOR: Britain can never control immigration until it leaves the European Union, because freedom of movement gives other EU citizens an automatic right to reside within our borders.

FOR: Britain could soon be asked to contribute to an EU Army, with reports suggesting Angela Merkel may demand the Prime Minister’s approval in return for other concessions.

That would erode the UK’s independent military force and should be opposed.

AGAINST: European countries together are facing the threats from Isil and a resurgent Russia. Working together to combat these challenges is best – an effort that would be undermined if Britain turns its back on the EU.

FOR: Britain’s links with the EU are holding back its focus on emerging markets – there is no major trade deal with China or India, for example. Leaving would allow the UK to diversify its international links.

FOR: The European Arrest Warrant allows British citizens to be sent abroad and charged for crimes in foreign courts, often for minor offences and in some cases without any investigation haven taken place. An exit would stop this.

AGAINST: Rapists, murders and other serious criminals who convict offences in Britain can only be returned once fleeing abroad thanks to the European Arrest Warrant. Exit would stop justice being done.

AGAINST: Leaving the EU will not solve the migration crisis but bring it to Britain’s doorstep because border controls from the Continent will move from Calais in France to Dover in UK

AGAINST: More than 50 per cent of Britain’s exports go to other EU countries.

Putting up barriers with the countries that Britain trades with most would be counterproductive.

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HE UK government’s policy of deporting failed asylum seekers & foreign criminals on private jets is facing serious questions after it emerged that the Home Office spent £14m on the practice in the 18 months to June, with many of the flights departing half empty and in one case a flight departed with just one occupant onboard. The Home Office said charter flights are used in cases where illegal immigrants are being flown to destinations which have little availability on scheduled routes, and are generally used to deport those who pose a risk to the public. Yet in September 2014, 29 Afghans were flown home on a 265-seater plane while 26 Albanians were returned on a 202-seater.

The costs of some charter flights to the government are far higher than published figures suggest because of high court challenges to prevent removals. In the case of the August charter flight to Afghanistan, 61 high court injunctions were granted to Afghans due to board the flight cancelling their departure. This would have cost the government tens of thousands of pounds in legal fees on top of the flight costs. But once the government has booked a charter flight there are significant cost implications if they cancel it. Government lawyers told the high court in the case of the August charter flight to Afghanistan that if it was cancelled they would have had to pay £300,000 to the flight company.

DEPORTING So at a time when the government says it is doing everything possible to curb public spending, the disclosure about the cost of using private planes is embarrassing. Keith

LAW FOR: Too many of Britain’s laws are made overseas by dictates passed down from Brussels and rulings upheld by the European Court of Justice. UK courts would become sovereign again – making it easier to extradite foreigners who have committed crimes.

AGAINST: The exit campaign has overexaggerated how many laws are determined by the European Commission. It is better to shape EU-wide laws from the inside rather than walking away.

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Foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers are being flown home at vast expense on half-empty private jets at a cost to the British taxpayer

Vaz, the chair of the home affairs select committee, said: “These are astonishing figures for a government department that is facing huge cuts.” Last year 38,767 people were removed from the UK or departed voluntarily after the initiation of removal. A Home Office spokesman said: “Those with no right to be in the UK should return home. We expect and will help people to leave the country voluntarily. Where they do not, we will seek to enforce their departure. When returning people, we always consider the availability of scheduled aircraft routes, the cost of maintaining their detention, and the individual circumstances of each case. Charter flights are used to return

illegal immigrants to destinations which have a limited number of scheduled flights or where scheduled flights have an insufficient capacity to meet demand. In general, they are used to remove those with a history of non-compliance or who pose a risk to the public.”

In 2014-15 the total cost of deporting people on chartered and scheduled flights was £29.6m. Research by campaign groups Corporate Watch and No Deportations revealed that charter flight costs have increased eightfold in the past decade. Most flights have two to three escorts accompanying each deported person.

FOR: The danger to jobs has been overexaggerated. By incentivising investment through low corporation tax and other perks Britain can flourish like the Scandinavian countries outside the EU. AGAINST: Around three million jobs are linked to the EU and will be plunged into uncertainty if voters plump for exit, as businesses would be less likely to invest if the country was outside Europe.

CLOUT FOR: Britain does not need the EU to prosper internationally. By re-engaging with the Commonwealth the UK can have just as much clout as it does from inside the EU. AGAINST: Britain will be “drifting off into the mid-Atlantic” if it leaves the EU, as Nick Clegg likes to say. In a globalising world the UK’s interests are best protected by remaining part of the EU block, with American and Chinese leaders indicating as much.

FINANCE FOR: Talk of capital flight is nonsense. London will remain a leading financial centre outside the EU and banks will still want to be headquartered in Britain due to low tax rates.

AGAINST: Banks will flee the UK and the City of London collapse if Britain votes for exit, because the trading advantages of being inside the EU help boost banks’ profits.

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Issue 09 Oct 22 - Nov 04, 2015

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Deradicalisation program received up to eight referrals a day over the summer Of 796 people reported to the government’s Channel counter-terrorism programme for possible intervention, 312 were under 18 years old

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ORE than 300 people referred to a deradicalisation scheme known as the “Channel” between the months of June and August were under the age of 18, figures according to new figures from the National Police Chiefs’ Council. Part of the Prevent counter-terrorism programme, Channel was developed to provide support to people at risk of being drawn into violent extremism.

The program requires all public institutions to report potential extremists and was recently thrust into the spotlight when it emerged that a 14-year-old boy, described as Britain’s youngest terrorist, was referred to the voluntary initiative. The teenager was given a life sentence for plotting a thwarted terror attack in Australia.

ing a legal requirement on schools and other public bodies to prevent people being drawn into terrorism – defined as not just violent extremism, but also non-violent extremism that can “create an atmosphere conducive to terrorism and popularise views which terrorists exploit”.

Security Minister John Hayes (pictured) said: “As a country, we have a duty to challenge, at every turn, the twisted narrative that has corrupted some of our vulnerable young people. Since Channel was rolled out nationally in April 2012, there have been over 4,000 referrals and hundreds of people at risk of beNEW MEASURES ing drawn into terrorism have been provided with support” The referral figures, provided by the National Police Chiefs’ Specific details of Channel projects – piloted in 2007 – are not Council following a freedom of information request have made public, but they are aimed at all forms of terrorism, inbeen published after new measures were introduced plac- cluding far-right extremism. Government guidance states the programme is “about ensuring that vulnerable children and adults of any faith, ethnicity or background receive support before their vulnerabilities are exploited by those that would want them to embrace terrorism”.

Not all of those referred are subsequently judged as being vulnerable to radicalisation. Estimates suggest that one in five cases were assessed as needing support from Channel programmes, with the rest passed to other more appropriate services.

“Channel should be seen as an early intervention programme similar to those targeting truancy and drugs, rather than a programme for targeting extremists, which is something for the police and intelligence agencies,” said Rashad Ali, a senior fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue thinktank.

The government is due to publish its counter-extremism bill later this year, which is aimed at “suppressing extremist activity”.

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BRITISH FIRST WORLD WAR SOLDIER FINALLY LAID TO REST A DECORATED British soldier killed in the First World War has finally been laid to rest with full military honours almost 100 years after he died.

Sgt David Harkness Blakey, of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916. His body remained undiscovered until November 2013 almost 97 years after his death – during roadworks near the Connaught cemetery in Thiepval, northern France.

Identifying fallen First World War soldiers is difficult as tags were commonly made from paper or compressed fibres, which rapidly decomposed. But a home-made metal identity tag believed to have been created by his wife with “18634 Sgt David Harkness Blakey MM of the R Innis Fus” etched on it helped to confirm his identity, along with the discovery of an “R Innis Fus” cap badge.

After the discovery of the body an appeal to trace his descendants resulted in a number being found in the north-east of England, and last week three generations of his family attended Connaught cemetery for the burial, which was arranged by the Ministry of Defence’s joint casualty and compassionate centre.

RELATIVES Among the relatives were his granddaughter, Helen Coleman, 77, his great-granddaughter, Jackie Coleman, 51, her daughter – and Sgt Blakey’s great-greatgranddaughter – Emma Coleman, 16, Mrs Coleman’s sister, Gill, 40, and her two sons James, 13, and Jack, nine. Jackie, a police officer from Alnwick, Northumberland, said: “I was amazed that he was found after all these years. “David’s memory has been kept alive in our family since he went missing. This is a very special and fitting end to our search for him and one we will always treasure”.

Born in Felling, Gateshead, on November 9 1889 to coal miner Henry Blakey and his second wife Isabella, David Blakey became a miner at Stargate Colliery near Ryton, after leaving school. After marrying Sarah Kendall in October 1908, they settled in her home town of Winlaton. They had a son, Henry, who was killed in service in 1940, and two daughters, Vivian Winifred and Isabella.

A skilled rugby player, Blakey enlisted in January 1915 in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, which ran a series of recruitment adverts in the Gateshead press. By 1916, he had been promoted to the rank of sergeant, serving with D Company, 11th Battalion. On the first day of the Battle of the Somme, the battalion formed part of the 109 Brigade of the 36th Ulster Division and assembled at the edge of Thiepval Wood. Blakey was among scores who died that day. And in subsequent letters to his wife, it emerged he had last been seen seriously wounded in No Man’s Land.

He was awarded the military medal for “bravery in the field”, according to a citation in the London Gazette of December 14th 1916.

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DADDY DEAREST A 69-year-old woman stands to inherit a fortune of €3 million after DNA testing proves that she was the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy Andalusian landowner

DOUBLE THE BUDGET AND FIVE YEARS LATE LA PEPA BRIDGE OPENS IN CÁDIZ It cost over half a billion euros and has taken more than eight years to build but finally the bridge linking Cádiz to Puerto Real has been inaugurated

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ESIGNED by Spanish engineer Javier Manterola, the Constitition 1812 Bridge named after the site of the signing of Spain’s constitution two centuries ago – is one of tallest in the world. The vast structure has a total span of five kilometres, including 3.1 km over the sea, and is the third largest cable-stayed suspension bridge in Europe (behind the one over the Seine in Normandy and the Rion-Antirion Bridge in Greece). Standing 69 metres above the water, it is higher than the Golden Gate in San Francisco and second only to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New York.

CRITICS The bridge will carry road traffic on a dual carriageway and a tram line, and consists of four separate structures, but critics have long maintained that its construction is an unnecessary expense. They argue that the existing Puente Carranza, which was opened in 1969, provides sufficient direct access between the city of Cádiz and the port, although there have always been long tailbacks for those waiting to cross by this route rather than taking a long detour.

The bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy alongside the regional president of Andalucia, Susana Díaz and the public works minister Ana Pastor. Radical left-wing mayor of Cádiz José María ‘Kichi’ González was also in attendance after a po-

litical row that saw the Podemos backed politician initially left off the invitation list.

The bridge had an initial budget of €270m ($304m) and was due to be completed in early 2011 but because of the economic downturn and a lack of funds its construction slowed.

It has been designed to open to allow ships as high as 69 meters to pass beneath the structure and will link the busy port of Puerto Real with the city of Cadiz.

Maria del Carmen Galán Gordo with her son | Photo: EFE

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ARMEN Gordo, who lives in the Andalusian town of Morón de la Frontera on a monthly widow’s pension of €700, was the daughter of a maid who worked on the estate of the late Antonio Álvarez Villalón during the 1940s, in what many call an open secret she had an affair with the wealthy married businessman who was more than 25 years her senior and fell pregnant. “When it was discovered she was pregnant, she was sacked,” explained Fernando Osuna, the lawyer acting for Gordo, in a press conference. “At the time it would have brought public scandal,” said Osuna, adding that mother and daughter were given financial support in the form of a house to live in.

Mrs Gordo recalled living with grandparents for a time when her mother went to find work in another house, and said it had been hard not knowing who her father was when she was a young girl in Franco’s Spain. “I had boyfriends who ran away when they learnt that I had no father”. Eventually, Mrs Gordo heard rumours about her father’s identity but said she did not push her mother on the subject “out of respect”. It wasn’t until several years after the death of her mother in 2004, that Gordo sought to find the truth and seek what was rightfully hers, after her sons heard of the lawyer’s success in a similar case. Several residents of Morón gave statements as witnesses in the legal case to get paternity recognized.

“There were witnesses who had seen her mother pregnant and then dismissed from her job and then saw this powerful man visit her and the child,” explained Osuna.

Following his exhumation the DNA test

Carmen Gordo shows an image of her and her mother

showed that there was a 99.99 percent certainty that Gordo was the daughter of Alvarez. He died 30 years ago without direct descendants but his estate was inherited by a niece. Under Spanish law, as the only child of the deceased, Gordo would be entitled to claim 66 percent of the entire estate, which includes property, land, assets and the profits generated in the more than years since he died. But her lawyer explained that they would seek an agreement of €3m in exchange for not breaking up the estate. “What I want is legal recognition that this man was my father and that this serves to encourage others like me in the same position,” Gordo said.

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Government announces tax reductions for energy efficient properties THE government has announced that commencing January 2016 a reduction in the IBI property tax will be offered as an incentive to energy-efficient buildings and homes in Spain. These incentives, which range from discounts of between 4% and 20%, have been included by the national government in an amendment to the 2016 budget. This reduction is exactly the kind of measure needed if the environmental objectives outlined by the EU are to be achieved.

In addition, in the medium term it will also enable the authorities to gain a clearer idea of the energy efficiency characteristics of homes in Spain, thus allowing them to develop and implement more effective policies in order to reduce energy consumption in the future. For homeowners a reduction in annual property tax bills also incentivizes owners to take their own steps to improve their homes, thus also reducing their monthly energy bills by means of an initial investment.

TREASURER OF CATALONIA SEPARATIST PARTY ARRESTED IN CORRUPTION PROBE

SPANISH police have arrested eight people in raids in Catalonia as part of a corruption and fraud investigation involving the northeaster region’s acting ruling party. A civil guard spokesman said Convergence treasurer Andreu Viloca (pictured left), a government official and six business directors were arrested on Wednesday. He said 23 offices, including Convergence’s headquarters, were raided.

The investigation follows allegations by prosecutors that the party charged businesses commission in exchange for public works projects that began last year with the detention of former Convergence mayor of the Catalan town of El Vendrell. In August, police raided the Barcelona headquarters of the Convergence party and its CatDem Foundation, as well as the headquarters of former party treasurer Daniel Osacar, just as the regional election campaign was about to officially kick off.The party was also under investigation for alleged illegal financing as part of another corruption scandal that erupted in 2009. The founder of Convergence, Jordi Pujol, who ruled Catalonia from 1980 to 2003, resigned all his honorary positions last year after admitting he kept an undeclared fortune in tax havens for over three decades.

The arrests came as Convergence party leader and acting regional government President Artur Mas signed an act permitting the formation of a new regional parliament following elections last month.

Franco’s victims call for official investigation into unsolved crimes

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ICTIMS of Spain’s former dictatorship and their families have launched a campaign to discover the truth on unsolved crimes of disappearance during the period of 1939-1975.

The Platform for a Truth Commission has called on political parties ahead of Spain’s general election on December 20 to commit to investigating unsolved crimes during Francisco Franco’s reign and break a decades-long taboo by investigating alleged crimes relating to the disappearance of thousands during the 1936-39 civil war and the subsequent years that followed. “We ask all the parties to commit once and for all to fulfilling the UN resolutions during the next legislature,” the movement’s spokesman Jordi Gordon said “we need to set up a parliamentary truth commission to recognise the victims of Franco and establish the facts”.

DISAPPEARANCES This November marks the 40th anniversary of Franco’s death but many are still asking questions about what happened during his reign. It is estimated there are at least 150,000 unsolved “disappearances” and some 2,380 mass graves that have never been exhumed. The Platform for a Truth Commission has also demanded an official investigation into how babies were taken away from their mothers during the dictatorship In 2007, Spain’s former Socialist government passed a “his-

torical memory law” that was supposed to shed light on Franco-era crimes.

But according to The Platform for a Truth Commission a “victims’ bureau” set up under that law had been suppressed by the conservative government that took power in 2011.

During the transition to democracy after the death of Franco in 1975, Spanish leaders agreed an amnesty for the crimes of the past four decades so that the country could move forward. But critics now say the atrocities are too serious to be covered by an amnesty.

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Controversial ‘Red Duchess’ Children do battle over estate

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PAIN’S “Red Duchess” ended her unconventional life by marrying much younger woman just hours before her death in 2008 making out her will and handing over her estate to her new spouse. Now Luisa Isabel Alvarez de Toledo’s three children have taken her former German partner, Liliana Maria Dahlmann, to court to claim what they believe is their part of the inheritance. At stake is a palace in Sanlucar de Barrameda, a rural area near the southern city of Cadiz in Andalusia, which was declared a national heritage site in 1978.

De Toledo, whose official title was Duchess of Medina Sidonia, also made Dahlmann her long-time secretary - responsible for the palace’s archive which contains around six million historical documents, the oldest of

Just hours before her death the aristocrat married a much younger woman cutting her children out of her will. Now the battle begins for them to claim their inheritance which dates back to 1228. The palace and the archive are estimated to be worth around €60 million ($67 million) according to Spanish media.The inheritance could have been far greater but de Toledo - dubbed the “Red Duchess” for her opposition to the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco - gave away her vast estates to form rural co-operatives until she owned little more than the palace itself.

The ‘Red Duchess’ (right) With girlfriend Liliane Dahlmann in Gibraltar in 2008

The duchess’s three children from her marriage to Jose Leoncio Gonzalez de Gregoriao Marti which ended in divorce - Leoncio, Pilar and Gabriel argue their mother went too far in her will. “The children of any person, unless they have been disinherited...have according to our civil code, the right to two thirds of the parent’s property”

Gabriel González de Gregorio (TVE)

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The Red Duchess with her first husband Jose Leoncio Gonzalez de Gregorio Marti

The duchess met Dahlmann, who is nearly two decades younger, in 1983, at the wedding of her eldest child. Dahlmann was the witness for the bride at the ceremony. De Toledo surprised her children by marrying Dahlmann in a civil ceremony conducted by a council official just hour before she died on March 7, 2008 from pneumonia at the age of 71. Spain’s Socialist government had approved same sex marriage three years earlier.

The wedding was seen as a final act of defiance by the duchess, known for her rebelliousness and commitment to social justice.

Only five feet (1.52 metres) tall and of a slight build, the duchess was combative and opinionated. She was expelled from various convent schools -- an embarrassment at the time

for one of Spain’s oldest aristocratic families, she spent eight months in jail in 1967 after she led a demonstration demanding compensation for farmers whose lands were contaminated when two American aircraft collided and accidentally dropped hydrogen bombs near the village of Palomares in southern Spain.

De Toledo left Spain after she was sentenced to jail again in 1970 because of a book she wrote that was critical of police brutality and prison conditions. Unwilling to spend another term behind bars she moved to France and only returned to Spain after Franco’s death in 1975.

The hearing in a court in Sanlucar de Barrameda, is expected at last until of the month.

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Spain seeks to overturn acquittals Spain’s state prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court’s decision to acquit three men over the 2002 Prestige tanker spill, one of Europe’s worst environmental disasters

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COURT in Galicia in 2013 acquitted the ship’s captain and chief engineer, both of them Greek, as well as a senior Spanish official, of environmental crimes over the wreck, arguing they did not act intentionally or with se-

UNDERHAND TACTICS BEGIN With the Catalan president summoned by court over 2014 independence vote A COURT has summoned Catalonia’s president for questioning over an allegedly illegal 2014 ballot on independence from Spain, dealing separatists a blow after they won control of their regional parliament. This summons was presented two days after Artur Mas claimed victory for his independence campaign in a regional election. The Catalonia high court has set aside October 15th as a date for questioning the president with a view to possibly charge him for civil disobedience for holding the earlier ballot on November 9, 2014 against a court order.

rious negligence. The captain of the Prestige, Apostolos Mangouras (pictured above), was convicted only for disobeying Spanish authorities and resisting orders to tow the wreck away from shore before it spilled its load.

Mangouras, who is now 80, never served his

sentence because of his advanced age.

When the Prestige broke in two after six days damaged and adrift, the tanker spilled 63,000 tonnes of fuel oil into the sea, coating beaches in northern Spain, France and Portugal with black gunk.

State prosecutor Luis Navajas on Tuesday called the Galicia court decision “flawed” and “notoriously wrong” during an appearance before the Supreme Court.

“The prestige of Spain as a state that defends its coasts and its economic wealth was called into question by this decision,” he added.

Navajas asked that the court void the Galicia court’s ruling on the grounds that it did not take into account five key documents.

Among the evidence that he said had been overlooked were notes from the Prestige’s former captain, Stratos Kostazos, who had complained that the tanker was in bad shape and who had refused to sail in it.

Navajas also asked the court to order compensation of €4.3 billion ($4.8 billion) for the environmental damage caused by the spill.

In addition to failing to find anyone criminally responsible, the court in Galicia did not find any civil responsibility.

Greenpeace said at the time that the decision provided “a carte blanche to the oil industry to threaten the environment and citizens”.

The Bahamas-flagged Prestige was owned by a Liberian-based company called Mare Shipping and chartered by a Swiss-based oil trader called Crown Resources.

Labrador graduates from Spanish university with honours STUDENTS studying Social Work at the University of Cádiz have paid homage to a guide dog of one of the course’s blind students, Idena a black Labrador by including him in the class’ graduation photographs, appearing alongside his owner.

In a series of photograph, the black Labrador is not only figured in the main honours roll but is also seen sporting a mortarboard, the square academic cap usually worn by graduating students, Spaniards have welcomed the idea, with many taking to Twitter to comment on the photograph. “I bet this dog attended more lectures than most students!” wrote Jose Díaz-Reixa.

“Magnificent. Ten out of ten for the University of Cádiz,” said Pepe Valdivia.

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WIFE SENTENCED TO JAIL FOR SNOOPING ON HUSBAND’S EMAILS WINS APPEAL RUSSIAN model, María Arenas Ramíres (pictured right), 29 who was handed two and a half years in prison back in 2013 for reading her husband’s emails after being found guilty of “discovery and revelation of secrets”, has been granted a partial reprieve after her appeal this week was heard.

Arenas, who was born Masha Chernova, had launched a Change.org petition calling for support, with the title “Don’t send the mother of a minor to prison”, receiving over 300 signatures and comments describing how “unjust” the sentence was.

In the petition, Arenas describes how she “married young, at 19 years old” and left Russia to come to Spain. “During a long and painful divorce, she accessed her husband’s

Next time you are tempted to browse through your significant other’s emails or texts, be warned – you could end up being banged up in prison for breach of privacy emails, with the sole intention of protecting her six-year-old daughter,” the petition reads.

The petition also describes how Arenas feared her husband would kidnap their daughter and take her out of the country, as he was of Mexican origin. In the 2013 court case the judge ruled that Arenas had violated her husband’s privacy but she argued that they had shared an email address; her husband giving her the passwords so she could access it.

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NEW report by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) has revealed that the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Spain rose to 13.6 million in 2014, representing 29.2 percent of the total population of Spain.

This means that nearly one in three Spaniards are at risk of poverty and represents an overall rise of 4.5 percent since 2009 which is when the effects of Spain’s economic crisis really started to bite. People are considered at risk of poverty if they are earning less than €663 per person per month and since 2009, the number at risk of child poverty has also risen by 4.5 percent while those aged between 16 and 29 have risen by 11 percentage points to reach 36.4 percent, hardly surprising in a demographic suffering around 50 per cent unemployment.

Arenas blamed her lawyer for her original sentence, telling a Spanish television programme: “I assumed he knew the laws…”

Her second lawyer, Ángel Alfredo Arrien Paredes stated that he felt the original sentence had been “scandalous” and that finally “justice had been done”.

Arrien Paredes had requested a complete pardon for his client, but the Spanish government instead reduced her sentence by six

months. Under Spanish law a two-year jail term is suspended for first offences meaning that Arenas will not have to go to prison.

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Spain’s northsouth divide reveals shocking poverty statistics People living in southern Spain are more at risk of poverty than those living in the north. Photo: ais-int.com

PEOPLE living in the south of Spain are more at risk of poverty than those in the north, a new study has revealed. Spain has often grappled with the cliché of a rich industrial north versus a poor rural south and a new study has done nothing to refute the stereotype.

Spain’s ten poorest towns are all located in the south of the country according to a study released in September by AIS consultancy, using data collected by Spain’s Office of National Statistics and Habits Big Data. Researchers looked at towns with more than 50,000 inhabitants and discovered that, apart from the capital of Madrid, Spain’s richest towns were all located in the north of the country, while its poorest were all in the south.

The poorest municipality in Spain is Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave bordering Morocco, where 44.6 percent of people are at risk of poverty. This is followed by the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Cádiz, where 38.5 percent of people are at risk of poverty, and Lorca in Murcia, where the figure is 38.3 percent.

The Spanish towns least at risk of poverty

44.3 38.5 38.3 35.8 35.5 34.8 34.7 34.2 33.9 33.5 33.3

Ceuta (Ceuta) Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz) Lorca (Murcia) Torrevieja (Alicante) Cartagena (Murcia) Utrera (Seville) Chiclanda de la Frontera (Cádiz) La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz) Molina de Segura (Murcia) Alcalá de Guadaira (Sevilla) Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)

At the other end of the scale, Spain’s richest town is the capital of the Basque Country, Vitoria, where a mere 7.3 percent of people are at risk of poverty. Close behind are two more northern towns: Getxo, also in the Basque Country, where only 7.5 percent of people are at risk of poverty, and the town made famous for its bull-running festival, Pamplona, where the figure is 8.1 percent.

Spanish towns most at risk of poverty

7.3 7.5 8.1 9.7 10 10.2 10.8 11.1 11.3 11.3

Vitoria (Alava) Gexto ( Vixcaya) Pamplona ( Navarra) Rivas – Vacia (Madrid) San Sebastian ( Guiapuzcoa) Baracalso ( Vizcaya) Bilbao ( Vizcaya) Valdemoro ( Madrid) Gijon ( Asturias) Las Rozas ( Madrid)

Many northern cities are well below the national average of 22 percent of Spaniards who are at risk of poverty. The northern Spanish region of the Basque Country, where five of the richest towns are located, has traditionally been one of Spain’s main industrial hubs, and today is home to thriving aeronautics and energy industries. The region has Spain’s highest GDP per capita, at €30,051 ($32,600). The southern Spanish region of Andalusia, on the other hand, has Spain’s lowest incomes per capita, at €18,000.

The economic crisis hit low-income Spaniards the hardest, according to the report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), released in May of this year.

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EX MONARCH GIFTS TWO FERRARIS TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

TWO cars given to ex-monarch Juan Carlos by the United Arab Emirates will be auctioned by Madrid government.

The Ferraris that were given to the former Spanish king Juan Carlos are to be auctioned by the Madrid government, with starting prices of about €350,000 (£225,000) each.

The two Ferrari FF four-seater models are on display this week for potential buyers. The finance ministry said the cars would be auctioned on 6 November. Bidders will have to put down deposits of about €17,500. The black and silver cars were given to the former monarch by the United Arab Emirates in 2011. The ministry said the king donated the Ferraris to the National Heritage institution in 2012, which passed them to the ministry. The money raised in the auction will go into state coffers.

Custom officers find 300 kilos of cocaine in bananas shipment from Costa Rica SPANISH authorities seized 300 kilos of cocaine worth €10 million from a container loaded with pureed bananas that arrived from Costa Rica.

Police and customs officers found the cocaine on Monday in the Mediterranean port of Valencia, Spain’s second busiest port, a government tax office spokesman said on Thursday.

There were 300 bricks of high quality cocaine in the container and each had a label with the word “éxito” (“success”) on it, he added.

Spanish authorities were trying to figure out the origin of the cocaine, which arrived on a boat that had departed Puerto Moin just east of San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica.

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80-year-old man builds a dog train to take rescued stray dogs on adventures

Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti may soon rise again New scans give ‘further evidence’ that Egypt’s lost Queen Nefertiti may lie concealed in King Tutankhamun’s tomb NEFERTITI disappeared without a trace 3,000 years ago after ruling Egypt for 12years. She is considered to be the face of beauty because of her perfect features which up until now have only been a myth. However Dr Nicholas Reeves, from the University of Arizona, has been using radar and thermal imaging technology to examine Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, southern Egypt and he believes that Nefertiti’s remains lay undisturbed in a hidden chamber behind a partition wall in Tutankhamun’s mausoleum.

Reeves, claims that high-resolution images of King Tutankhamen’s tomb include lines underneath plastered surfaces of painted walls, showing that there could be two unexplored doorways, he also argues that the design of the king’s tomb suggests it was origi-

FOR 30 years, Eugene Bostick has been caring for abandoned dogs in Fort Worth Texas. However, where most people would stop at merely giving food and shelter to their new canine friends, the 80-year-old retiree has gone the extra mile by building the ‘dog train’. made from old buckets welded onto wheels.

Eugene and his brother Corky live on a dead-end street which has become a dumping ground for stray and unwanted dogs. Unable to witness the suffering Eugene began adopting them and taking them for rides in his tractor. Eventually he began to accumulate more and more strays and he realised he needed a new method of transportation.

Bostick operates the train with his 87-year-old brother Corky Bostick who told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that the dogs love riding in it: “Every time he takes the covers off, they start jumping and barking, ready for the ride.”

The train comes equipped with a wooden ramp for any dogs that might have trou-

nally built for a queen, not a king. The archaeologist believes the boy king, who died unexpectedly at 19, was buried in a rush. King Tutankhamun’s sudden death he believes would have forced priests to reopen Nefertiti’s tomb 10 years after her death because the young pharaoh’s own had not yet been built, thus covering and concealing her resting place to the world. If this is so, it would certainly be an exciting discovery for the world in fact it would be massive making it the most important discovery of the 21st century.

If Nefertiti’s tomb is found intact, it would likely contain hidden treasures and shed new light on a turbulent period rich in artistic and architectural accomplishments.

ble boarding and each dog is given an assigned seat and each car equipped with pillows to keep them comfortable.

Bostick said he got the idea to build a train after he saw a friend transporting rocks in barrels connected to a tractor.

Thanks to a Facebook post from Tiffany Johnson the ‘dog train’ has become a viral sensation. The post has been shared nearly 60,000 times. Johnson has also launched a GoFundMe account to help Bostick care for his animals.

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Immigration pushes Germany’s population to highest level since 1992 THE number of people living in Germany at the end of 2014 increased by a half of a percent to reach 81.2 million residents, the German statistical agency announced last week. The population rose by 430,000 people compared to 244,000, or 0.3 percent, in 2013. The statistical agency attributed the increase to the “strong increase in immigration” as there were more deaths than births in the aging population.

Around 550,000 people immigrated to Germany in 2014 compared to 429,000 in the previous year, bringing the total number of immigrants in the country to 7.5 million, or 9.3 percent of the total population.

Europe faces the largest influx of migrants since World War II as hundreds of thousands flee conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, a further 1 million migrants are expected to arrive in Germany this year.

USA AND CHINA IN AGREEMENT

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HE two largest markets for illegal ivory have agreed to enact a near complete ban on the import and export of ivory to help reduce the loss of elephants to poachers.

The 2 countries signed a major agreement to end the global trade in ivory as well as other issues. The White House stated that both the USA and China, which are the largest markets for illegal ivory, would enact a near complete ban on the import and export of ivory.

RESTRICTIONS This ban would cover “significant and timely restrictions on the import of ivory as hunting trophies” as well as unspecified “significant

Rich Gulf states say no to Syria’s refugees

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s European governments face continued scrutiny over their struggle to accommodate the mass exodus of refugees from wartorn Syria, what are the super-rich Gulf nations who neighbour this country doing to help?

Absolutely nothing! According to new data from Amnesty International Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain have offered zero resettlement places to Syrian refugees, which seems incomprehensible given that these countries are some of the nearest neighbours to devastated Syria, where civil war and the threat of Islamic State militants have displaced millions of people.

Sadly these countries are not alone Russia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea has also been exposed

by Amnesty International for offering zero resettlement places to Syrian refugees.

Globally, 104,410 resettlement places have been offered, but that’s a mere 2.6 per cent of the total population of Syrian refugees, Amnesty International said and with thousands of refugees risking their lives in the desperate hope of finding safety and prosperity in stable nations many will continue to died trying to get there.

The United States of America and China agree on ivory ban in bid to end the illegal trade globally and timely steps to halt the domestic commercial trade of ivory.”

China has been the biggest market for poached ivory, with some estimates putting the USA in second place.

The announcement follows a decision made

by China to phase out legal, domestic manufacture and sale of any ivory products, in May 2016.

In December of last year, a report released by the Save the Elephants foundation and the Aspinall Foundation, found that the wholesale price of raw elephant tusks had tripled in just four years since 2010.

So, by cutting the supply of ivory to the Chinese market will be a crucial step in reducing the loss of Africa’s Elephants to poachers.

The White House said that both the USA and China would cooperate as well with other nations in a comprehensive effort to combat wildlife trafficking.

Support for a ban on the ivory trade is high in China according to a March 2015 survey conducted by the Wild Aid, African Wildlife Foundation and Save The Elephants.

Ninety-five per cent of people surveyed in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou said that the Chinese government should impose a total ivory sales ban. The survey also found that awareness of ivory poaching had increased by 50% since 2012.

Sounds like something for the Elephants to look forward to!

Sitting down to scraps at the UN SERVING food to people is always a journey through culinary land, but how about sitting down to a meal served to 30 world leaders which was served at the UN? It was called the Landfill Lunch as a group of 30 leaders of the world were discussing hunger and climate change. It used food scraps, leftovers and produce that would normally end up on landfills. Among the 30 leaders were Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, French President Francois Hollande, and Peru-

vian President Ollanta Humala who dined on a lunch made entirely from food that would have been thrown away by stores or restaurant. France recently passed a law banning grocers in France from throwing away leftover food.

Former White House chef Sam Kass and fellow chef Dan Barber cooked up the vegetarian spread featuring a salad made out of vegetable scraps, veggie burgers made from leftover pulp from juicing, and a “cocoa husk custard” dessert created with parts of cocoa beans usually discarded when making chocolate.

This meal was designed to highlight the problem of food waste as leaders met for the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit.

Roughly a billion tons of edible food waste, about a third of the food produced worldwide every year, is discarded, some of it simply because it doesn’t look good on store shelves or on a restaurant’s plates. That wasted food ends up in landfills where it produces greenhouse gases.

Ban Ki Mun stated, that food production and agriculture contribute as much to climate change as transportation. He also said the UN must “strengthen resilience to climate impacts, with a focus on the poorest and most vulnerable.”

Chefs Dan Barber (inset above left) and Sam Kass Finally someone with a bit of common with the food waste menu showing dishes such as sense, now let’s see it be applied! burgers made from off-grade vegetables

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‘GOLDEN BOLT’ Japanese grandfather of 10 dubbed the ‘Golden Bolt’ Sets sprinting world record at the age of 105

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FLEET-FOOTED centenarian raced into Guinness World Records and declared himself a “medical marvel” as he continues to stalk sprint king Usain Bolt. Hidekichi Miyazaki, dubbed “Golden Bolt” after the fastest man on the planet, clocked 42.22 seconds in Kyoto to set a world record in the 100-meter dash for the over-105 age category.

“I’m not happy with the time,” the pintsize Miyazaki said in an interview after catching his wind. “I started shedding tears during the race because I was going so slowly. Perhaps I’m getting old!”

Indeed, so leisurely was his pace that Bolt could have run his world record of 9.58 seconds four times, or practically complete a 400-meter race — a fact not lost on Miyazaki. “I’m still a beginner, you know,” he said, grinning from ear to ear. “I’ll have to train harder. Training was going splendidly, so I had set myself a target of 35 seconds. I can still go faster.”

DISAPPOINTMENT Despite his disappointment, the 1.53-meter-tall sprinter said his constitution was a matter of pride. “I will say this: I’m proud of my health,” he boasted. “The doctors gave me a medical examination a couple of days ago and I’m fit as a fiddle. My brain might not be the sharpest, but physically I’m tip-top. I’ve never had any health problems. The doctors are amazed by me. I can definitely keep on running for other two or three years.”

Dressed in his trademark red, tight shorts hiked alarmingly high, the poster boy for Japan’s turbo-charged geriatrics got off to a wobbly start before finding a gentle rhythm and trotting across the finish line to loud cheers. He was greeted by his great-grandchildren carrying bouquets. Cheekily, he celebrated by striking Bolt’s famous “lightning” pose before being presented with a certificate from Guinness officials.

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pionships last month in Beijing, Miyazaki screwed up his nose and said with a chuckle: “He hasn’t raced me yet!” The twinkle-toed Miyazaki, who holds the 100-meter record for centenarians at 29.83 seconds, insisted there was still time for a dream race against the giant Jamaican. “I would still love to compete against him,” said Miyazaki, who loses valuable seconds because he cannot hear the starter’s gun go off.

“Two or three years ago Bolt came to Japan and said he wanted to meet me. There was a call about it but I was out and he left without meeting me. I felt deeply sorry.”

Miyazaki, who was born in 1910 — the year Japan annexed Korea and when the Titanic was still being built — only took up running in his early 90s and prepares for races by taking a sneaky catnap.

Standing just 1.53 meters tall and weighing in at 42 kg, he trains religiously by popping a 1-kg weight into a rucksack and taking daily walks around his local park in Kyoto, where he lives. “It’s all about willpower,” Miyazaki said of his need for speed. “You have to keep going.

“I can’t think about retiring,” said Miyazaki, whose next challenge will come at next month’s Japanese Masters Championships. “I have to continue for a few more years, to show my gratitude to my fans.”

CROSS Europe the 8-hour workday has been standard practise since the industrial revolution and while most of us struggle with a work-life balance Sweden has taken the bold step to challenge this accepted practise by introducing a sixhour work day.

Businesses across the Scandinavian country – home to Ikea, Spotify and Abba – are shifting to a six-hour work day in the belief that spending less time at the office means employees will be more focused, procrastinate less and have healthier and happier lives outside of work.

Linus Feldt, chief executive of Filimundus, the Stockholm-based children’s app developer, explained that the eight-hour workday is “not as effective as one would think”.Filimundus introduced a six-hour workday last year by reducing the number of staff meetings and asking employees not to spend office time on personal tasks such as social media. Feldt said this led to higher energy levels among employees, better teamwork and fewer workplace conflicts, as staffers were less fatigued and grumpy about being at work.

Elsewhere in Sweden, reduced work hours have been implemented for nurses in a care home, mechanics at a Toyota service centre, municipal employees in Gothenburg and a range of small businesses. Perhaps following Sweden’s lead and reducing work hours to increase productivity carries weight. After all, Greeks work some of the longest hours of any EU country, but their productivity, or output per hour, is particularly low.

Juncker vows to tighten EU labour laws EUROPEAN Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has vowed to implement a package of workers’ rights which would reduce the differences among labour markets across the EU bloc. Addressing a European trade union gathering in Paris, the conservative former Luxembourg premier also criticised a trend away from longterm employment contracts towards short-term hiring and said the latter should not become the norm.

“We, the European Commission, will propose in spring 2016 a pillar of minimum labour rights, a protective

cordon around the labour market,” he said, adding that it would set labour norms that “cannot be adjusted downwards”.”In doing so,” he said, “We will add to convergence in the employment sphere in Europe.”

Juncker, who took over the EU executive 11 months ago, has said recently he would propose harmonising employment standards, he said he wanted to see a level playing field on pay: “In Europe, we must finally agree on a simple principle: the same pay for the same job wherever it is.”

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Desecration of World Heritage sites now to be acknowledged as war crimes

GERMANY’S GOLD REPATRIATION THE Bundesbank’s catalogue stretches to 2,300 pages, and lists every bar of gold Germany owns, where it is, how much it weighs and how much of that weight is gold. It shows that Germany owns 270,316 bars of gold which are stored in four countries – giving it the second highest gold reserves in the world behind the USA. The majority is stored in New York, USA, while other reserves lie in Paris and London.

The largest gold reserves in the world are in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where many countries house their gold.

Germany built up its reserves in the 1950s and 1960s but during the Cold War when Germany was a possible battle ground in a ‘hot’ war it made sense to move its reserves as far west as possible.

Now though the Bundesbank plans to relocate its Paris reserves to Frankfurt with an aim of doing this by 2020. Jens Weisman, head of the Bundesbank, says that the French reserves no longer serve a purpose due to changes in the international security situation and the fact that both countries have the Euro - meaning that the gold can’t be traded against a foreign currency. Once the relocation of the gold is completed 50 percent of Germany’s gold will be in Frankfurt, 13 percent in London and 37 percent in New York.

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N alleged Islamic extremist charged with involvement in the destruction of religious buildings in the historic city of Timbuktu in Mali in 2012 has been arrested and was sent to the International Criminal Court to face justice. Ahmad Al Mahdi Al Faqi, also known as Abu Tourab, is the first suspect in the court’s custody charged with the war crime of destroying religious or historical monuments. Al Faqi was surrendered to the court by Niger based on an arrest warrant and transferred to The Hague in the early hours of the 27th September. No date was immediately set for his arraignment.

The court said in a statement he was a member of Ansar Dine, an Islamic extremist group with links to Al-Qaida that ruled across northern Mali in 2012. He is charged in the destruction of 10 historic buildings including mausoleums and a mosque in Timbuktu. The entire city of Timbuktu is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. At the peak of its influence in the 15th and 16th centuries, Timbuktu counted 180 schools and universities which received thousands of students from all over the Muslim world.

Islamic radicals who overran Timbuktu in 2012 destroyed 14 of the city’s 16 mausoleums, one-room structures that house the tombs of the city’s great thinkers. The extremists condemned the buildings as totems

of idolatry. The militants were driven out after nearly a year when France sent in troops to reign in the rebels and a 12,600-strong United Nations peacekeeping force followed. Fourteen mausoleums destroyed in 2012 have since been restored by the United Nations.

EXTREMISTS Prosecutors allege that Al Faqi was linked to an Islamic court set up by extremists in Timbuktu and participated in carrying out its orders. Mali’s government asked the court in 2012 to investigate crimes committed on its territory. Prosecutors opened an investigation in 2013. Al Faqi is the first suspect detained. UNESCO Secretary-General Irina Bokova said, “The cultural heritage of Mali belongs to all humanity. It is vital that the criminals be brought to justice”. To date, UNESCO has been working with the Mali government on the reconstruction of the destroyed monuments. ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda stated, “Such attacks affect humanity as a whole. We must stand up to the destruction and defacing of our common heritage”.

Sadly this may have come too late for many of the beautiful and important monuments in various parts of the world have already fallen at the hands of ISIS. No trial date for Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi has been set.

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HIS polo club in Sotogrande is one of the top three clubs in the world. Its Summer International Tournament is considered an “Event of International Tourist Interest” by the Junta de Andalucía, and brings together the best polo players and teams from around the world every year from July to August.

With them they bring the attention of the international media to this exclusive residential development in San Roque.

This first phase approval is a clear recognition of the current importance of equine sport as a catalyst for the economy, the employment and the touristic image of this area on the coast of Cádiz.

This also means that polo and horse riding will have a bright future in Andalusia if local administrations keep on developing the horse culture, as the Junta de Andalucía and the Local Government of San Roque have been doing by approving these initiatives, especially considering the iconic significance of horses in Andalusian cultural heritage.

HIGHLIGHTS: Santa María Polo Club is continuously developing its Plan, so as to enable the projects to start quickly as each stage is approved. The plan includes: • A 290.000 m2 housing development.

• 25.000 m2 for the new Guadiaro Fluvial Park.

• A direct access to the club, from the A-7 dual carriageway.

• More than 50.000 m2 of green areas.

• 12.000 m2 for a spa and a health club.

• 12.000 m2 for a new Business Center.

• A high level Polo Club House, occupying more than 3.000 m2.

• Over 200 luxury hotel rooms, within a five star Polo Hotel and 25 exclusive apartments. Both the hotel and the apartments will have a view to the polo fields and will be managed in agreement with the Club House, following the example of the best polo clubs in the world.

• 11.000 m2 of tertiary trade areas (offices, shops, restaurants).

• 22 premium residential plots, beside the polo fields, occupying 5.000 m2, and including 25 luxury residential apartments.

The spatial and landscape design in this project will be performed by EDSA, a renowned consultant from Miami with extensive worldwide experience in unique and exclusive projects.

The first phase will utilise over 200million euros in investment and will create more than 800 jobs.

The second phase will need an overhaul of the General Plan of San Roque. It will take place over another 300.000 m2 of land and will include an enlargement of the Marina Sotogrande, as quoted in the Spatial Plan of Campo de Gibraltar. This would mean a further 300 million euros investment and approximately another 1200 job positions.

The first phase of the Santa María Polo Club sports-tourism project in Sotogrande was approved last March by the Territorial Planning Committee in Cádiz (dependant on the Junta de Andalucía)

THE EQUINE DISTRICT: A CLOSE FUTURE

2016 SANTA MARIA POLO CLUB NEW WINTER SEASON

The projects described before are connected to a future equestrian and polo project, with the creation of an ‘Equine Distrcit’ in Valle del Guadiaro, following the Palm Beach and Wellington (Florida) standards.

Last year, Santa María Polo Club’s Foundation drafted a study which analysed the best polo and horse riding areas in the world. This study proposed a new “model” to achieve the highest development level of the existing facilities beside the Guadiaro river and, above all, the creation of new facilities, taking advantage of the opportunities that the Spatial Planning of those projects would establish.

The ‘Equine District’ is a rural development based on equine sporting matters, in conformity with the Strategic Agenda 2020 of the European Union, which allows the creation of countryside polo and equestrian clubs, and also polo haciendas and equine farms, to be used as horse bases for the teams, most of them from Europe.

The expected investment, from different private investors, will be 500 million euros and the employment creation could be above 3.000 jobs, between permanent and temporary Jobs, in the three affected municipalities.

Santa María Polo Foundation has created a Work Group to boost the ‘Equine District’, with the involvement of the Local Governments of San Roque, Jimena and Castellar; the Andalusian Polo and Equestrian Federations; the Andalusian Entrepreneurs Confederation; the headman of ASAJA (Agrarian Association of Young Farmers), the Cordoba University and the three major horse riding and polo clubs in the area: Ayala Polo Club, Dos Lunas Polo & Dressage, and, of course, Santa María Polo Club.

They are currently working on a Proposal to be submitted to the Junta de Andalucia.

Santa María Polo Club is ready to launch a new winter season with several new developments.

The Winter Season European Polo Tour will be launched in February by Santa María Polo Club with Puente de Hierro fields as the main venue.

The idea is to bring together teams, patrons and professionals from all around Europe at a time of year where in almost all countries polo cannot be played because of the weather.

Sotogrande has a perfect climate all year and Santa María Polo Club the perfect fields to play polo all year around. As well the new Winter Season European Polo Tour other local and international tournaments will be set up also in Puente de Hierro in the Spring Season.

Santa María Polo Club will also be introducing new equine activities including show Jumping, a riding school and dressage to allow the facilities to be utilised all year and help grow the areas sports tourism further.

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A breath of fresh air

WORKS to extract sand from the mouth of the river Guadiaro, to avoid an ongoing environmental catastrophe, has been carried out.

After months of request to the Ministry of Environment the municipal request was finally granted permission after claims noted that fish were beginning to die from lack of oxygen because the mouth of the river was clogged up.

This emergency action to remove a build-up of sand now allows seawater to renew the estuary waters, lowering its temperature and salinity and bringing more oxygen.

The maintenance of the Guadiaro river is managed by the Coastal Ministry however after numerous requests to make the clearing of the river a priority fell onto death ears San Roque City Hall took it upon themselves to deal with the situation “ we know that this solution is only temporary and that a time of strong wind can re-clog the mouth” said the councillor for the environment “we urge the Ministry of Environment to take action on the matter and to carry out some major works to ensure this does not happen again “.

NEW AND EXCITING TIME AHEAD FOR SOTOGRANDE

WORKS are currently underway following the release of the proposed plans for La Reserva earlier in the summer. The plans announced that this exclusive development will undergo major works to introduce its own inland beach with quality sandy beaches, a swimming lake offer-

ing a selection of water based activities as well as a beach club and restaurant. The project also includes a world class selection of amenities; tennis, paddle tennis, spa & wellness centre, horse riding trail, walking trails and facilities for children just to mention a few!

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EXHIBITION OF PHOTOS BY IGNACIO ÁBALOS

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LA Camerata, the friendly Sotogrande based choir are looking for people who enjoy singing to join them. The choir sings at weddings, communions and puts on concerts throughout the year. So whether you are a soprano, alto, tenor or bass (or not sure!) Just pop along any Tuesday evening at 8.00 pm to the large Sotogrande church (Iglesia de la Merced) where the choir meets to practise and you will find a very warm welcome.

IGNACIO Ábalos has for many years been the much appreciated adviser for classical music to the Sotogrande Cultural Association, being a teacher of classical guitar and also part of a Spanish guitar trio that performs globally. However Ignacio is also a fanatic photographer and his photos have been exposed in lots of exhibitions in and outside of Spain and often portray images from around the area. His next exhibition will be held in La Linea de la Concepcion.

The venue: The international University Menéndez Pelayo.

The exhibition will be held from the 20th of October until the 12th of November 2015.

THE Sotogrande International School U11 boy’s football team, The Sotogrande Eagles, were the winners of this year’s Mediterranean Cup for International Schools 2015, held in Italy.

The team played against a number of other international schools cumulating in a very exciting final against the Institute International de Lancy from Geneva and that the Sotogrande boys eventually won 5-3 after penalties!

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antastic luxury penthouse with southerly aspect and great views of the Marina de Sotogrande. It comprises of an entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms that share a bathroom, living/dining room with ireplace and master bedroom en suite both with access to a covered and glazed terrace with wooden floors, from this terrace there is access to the roof terrace on 2 levels with solarium and private plunge pool. Includes hot/cold air conditioning, marble floors, double glazing, parking space and storeroom.

Built: 131m² | Terrace: 103m² Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 Price: e495.000 | Ref: ALB-1132

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southfacing 2 storey villa with views to La Cañada golf course and the mountains. The accommodation comprises on the ground floor of an entrance hall, double bedroom ensuite, living-dining room with fireplace and access to the porch, garden and pool area with pool house (including shower, toilet and changing room), eat-in kitchen, pantry, a further bedroom ensuite currently used as a dressing room, laundry room and garage. On the 1st floor there is the master bedroom ensuite with dressing room and 2 further bedrooms sharing 1 bathroom. Includes double glazing, alarm system, underfloor heating and air conditioning in the main rooms of the house.

Golf and mountain views

Plot: 1.429m² | Built: 314m² | Terrace: 42m² Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 4 Price: e950.000 | Ref: HSSO-1185 Holmes Property Sales, S.L. Tel: +34 956 79 53 40 Galerias Paniagua | Local 21 | Avenida Paniagua s/n | 11310 Sotogrande | San Roque | Cádiz | España email: info@holmesotogrande.com

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ground floor apartment in the desirable development of Valgrande which boasts 24 hours security, 3 outdoor pools, a spa with adjoining pitch and putt hole and a tennis court all set in beautiful and well maintained landscaped gardens. The accommodation offers an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, large living/dining room leading to covered terraced, a well fitted kitchen with adjoining laundry room and service patio and 3 double en-suite bedrooms. There is underfloor heating, hot/cold air conditioning, 2 parking spaces and a storeroom in the communal garage.

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Built: 201m² | Terrace: 95m² Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3 Price: e595.000 | Ref: VAL-1396

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Wonderful views

Plot: 3.779m² | Built: 339m² | Terrace: 120m² Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4 Price: e950.000 | Ref: HSN5-1095 Holmes Property Sales, S.L. Tel: +34 956 79 53 40 Galerias Paniagua | Local 21 | Avenida Paniagua s/n | 11310 Sotogrande | San Roque | Cádiz | España email: info@holmesotogrande.com

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TELECINCO ISSUE RECTIFICATION FOR ALLEGATIONS AGAINST GIBRALTAR ON 26th June 2015 Spanish media outlet Telecinco published an article on their website under the headline ‘Contrabando en la frontera de Gibraltar’ (trans. Contraband at the Gibraltar frontier).

That night a Television report was aired on ‘El Programa de Ana Rosa’, which made false allegations about tobacco smuggling at the border between Gibraltar and Spain.

Lawyers acting for Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar issued a request for rectification to the Director of Telecinco on the 2nd July 2015. Telecinco failed to meet their 3 day deadline to publish the rectification, instead publishing it a day late on 7th July 2015.

The rectification confirmed that Telecinco’s allegations were unjustified.

The Government considers the matter closed.

New affordable houses close to completion THE Government has announced that the construction of affordable homes in Sand Dune House, is now complete, with purchasers beginning to receive snagging appointments. Sand Dune House is one of the two blocks at Beach View Terraces the other is Seashell House which is itself is close to completion along with the developments communal areas.

The finished work was inspected personally last week by The Chief Minister and Minister Sacramento, John Collado of Land Property Services and Geraldine Reading from the Housing Department. All of whom were confident that the new homeowners will find them to be excellent value for money given the quality that the affordable homes have been finished to in this pre-snagging stage.

Minister for Housing, the Hon Samantha Sacramento, said: “These affordable homes will have gone from concept to completion in a record time of two years, and I’m delighted with the standard to which this is being achieved.

AFFORDABLE The sale of these affordable homes has also had a beneficial impact on reducing the housing waiting list. This is real evidence that this Government has made affordable housing for Gibraltar’s people our top priority and, as with other projects delivered by this administration, represents a real investment in people.” The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC, said: “After inspecting Sand Dune House for myself I am extremely pleased with the quality that the homes have

been finished to at this stage.

We are delivering on our manifesto commitments as promised. As our co-ordinated policies take shape the waiting list for Government rented homes will be alleviated, 1700 more affordable homes will be made available at Bob Peliza Mews and Hassan Centenary Terraces, and there will be accommodation for the elderly at Mons Calpe Mews and Charles Bruzon House. Add to this the newly opened University and the fast-developing Health Campus at the Old Royal Naval Hospital and what you see is a well-thought out, joined-up approach to providing the best possible opportunities and quality of life for all sections of the community, the young and old alike. This is exactly what Gibraltar deserves and exactly what we will deliver.”

Creating a better sporting environment HM Government of Gibraltar have confirmed that when the proposed move of the new football stadium to Lathbury Barracks goes ahead it will allow large parts of Europa Point to be made available to the community for additional sports and training facilities.

The area of the old MOD cricket pitch will remain an open space containing two football training pitches and a rugby pitch. The whole expanse will be covered with the latest generation of artificial turf and, in the summer months, it will be used as a cricket pitch.

No buildings other than an attractive Pavilion will be constructed on the site and thus Europa Point will retain its current outlook, also the location next to the stunning University that officially opened on Monday 21st September makes the facility even better suited to the site.

The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo, said: “We are delighted that, with the planned move of the stadium to Lathbury, we will are able to provide not only additional training pitches for football but also a full rugby pitch and a cricket pitch. These facilities will be available to the whole community and, in the case of rugby and cricket, it will provide facilities infinitely better than those sports have ever enjoyed before. All this will be achieved without any impact on the landscape. To add to the net gain for the Community as a whole, the development of the Rugby pitch, Pavilion and other facilities will be paid for by the sponsors of the Rugby Union and not the taxpayer”.

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• Train links via Ronda to Seville, Granada, Madrid etc.

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Gibraltar’s Ocean Spa Plaza is a complete sell out only 36 hours from launch

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AREN Houston, Sales & Marketing Manager for Ocean Village, comments, “This sell out comes as little surprise. In Gibraltar there is phenomenal pent-up demand for luxury accommodation in Ocean Village with its leisure and recreational facilities.

Ocean Spa Plaza perfectly meets this need.

Last September our latest residential project, 116-unit Imperial Ocean Plaza, sold out in just five days and, with 100 deposits paid and an oversubscribed waiting list, we knew Ocean Spa Plaza would not only emulate, but exceed that success.

IMMEDIATE SELL-OUT In fact, this time it was so fast that the majority were sold in the first 90 minutes of general release, but it took us a few days to collect paperwork and tie up the administration.”

Karen continues, “Ocean Village’s residential projects have a history of immediate sell-out thanks to unsurpassed facilities combined with strong rentals with no voids. Ocean Village commands returns of around 6%, versus 5% for the rest of Gibraltar.

World Trade Center Gibraltar is less than a one-minute walk from Ocean Spa Plaza and, with 1,700 staff expected to work there, it will undoubtedly be a great source of reliable tenants when it opens its doors in 2016.

We could probably sell another 125 units in a heartbeat but sadly, with no more land available, we think Ocean Spa Plaza will be the last off-plan project at Ocean Village - unless we are somehow able to gain another site.”

Comprising a seven-level car park and 125 luxury one- two- and three-bedroom apartments, Ocean Spa Plaza is an iconic elliptical glass- and vertical-garden-clad building with

RECESSION? WHAT RECESSION?!!

The developers of Ocean Village, Gibraltar, have sold out upcoming Ocean Spa Plaza only 36 hours after general release. With a 100-strong VIP Advantage List, who had already paid a refundable deposit and received plans and prices 48 hours in advance, and with the help of an oversubscribed waiting list, all 125 luxury apartments were swiftly sold. high eco credentials. A ‘living’ wall will cover 70% of the circumference of floors one to six, emitting oxygen and supporting an ecosystem of insects, birds and other wildlife currently lacking in the area - swift boxes will be added at roof level. Environmental awareness continues with a vertical southwestfacing wall of photovoltaic cells.

Arranged across floors eight to 16, with Presidential Penthouses on the 17th storey, 125 high-end apartments will be bathed in light and enjoy panoramic views afforded by the oval superstructure. Oversized windows and huge, deep terraces come as standard, with a select number of garden apartments on the eighth floor. All will be equipped with chef-calibre kitchens, opulent bathrooms with walk-in showers and natural wood flooring throughout.

The ‘Spa’ element of Ocean Spa Plaza is found at the upper roof Sky Spa with Jacuzzis, an infinity

pool, sculptured massage beds, cascading waterfalls, hydro showers, anti-cellulite massage, sauna and steam rooms, surrounded by native planting. The 360º views of the imposing Rock, Mediterranean and North Africa will be more than special.

Meanwhile the eighth floor family recreational deck will be home to a heated lap pool alongside children’s pools with stepping stones and island features, with plenty of trees for natural shade.

PARKING 200 new parking spaces will serve both residents and public, and help resolve the ongoing parking issues created by traffic to nearby Victoria Stadium and the two marinas – bearing in mind planning permission has also been granted to 102 short-stay and rental apartments as part of Ocean Village’s superyacht berth expansion programme.

Parking aside, Ocean Spa Plaza will host retail and commercial space on the ground floor.

Ocean Spa Plaza is just 30 seconds walk from Ocean Village Marina with its bars, boutiques, restaurants, casino and five-star yacht hotel. Lively Casemates Square and Main

Street are around three minutes on foot with the International Airport and Spanish border at just nine minutes. There is no capital gains tax, VAT, inheritance tax or wealth tax in Gibraltar and both stamp duty and corporation tax are kept very low. The currency is pounds sterling and there are more than 300 sunny days each year.

For further information on Ocean Spa Plaza, scheduled for completion in 30 months, visit oceanspaplaza.com.

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IBRALTAR’S Chief Minister Fabian Picardo (right), who has taken an assertive approach to relations with Spain, has called a general election in the disputed British territory for November 26.

Picardo said in a televised address that he would seek to stand again for the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party (GSLP), which has governed “The Rock” in an alliance with the smaller Liberal Party since 2011.

“I will be offering my name to the executive committee of the GSLP to serve you again as your Chief Minister for another four years, should you so wish,” he said.

The only oppositional party in Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Social Democrats (GSD), are led by local barrister and former justice minister Daniel Feetham and have seven seats in parliament. Whereas Picardo’s GSLP have 17 and the Liberal party 3.

Gibraltar’s election will come less than a month before Spain goes to the polls in a general election which could lead to a government in Madrid with a more appeasing stance towards the British territory as the main Spanish opposition Socialist Party which has in the past taken a softer stance with the territory, has been shown to be neck and neck with Spain’s ruling Popular Party in recent polls.

Picardo has presided over a relatively prosperous period for Gibraltar, overseeing growth of the key electronic gambling industry and offshore finance sector. But he has had several clashes with Spain, which has a centuries-old claim over Gibraltar’s sovereignty and until recently imposed sanctions

and restrictions. From 1969 to 1985 Gibraltar’s land border and communications were cut off by Spain.

Picardo and Spain’s ruling conservative Popular Party have argued over the smuggling of cheap cigarettes from Gibraltar into Spain, the territory’s low-tax regime and Gibraltar’s decision to sink spiked concrete blocks into the sea in July 2013. Gibratar’s government said the move was aimed at creating an artificial reef in the disputed waters around the territory but Spain said it was intended to prevent Spanish fishermen from casting their nets in the area.

Madrid then tightened its border checks with Gibraltar, causing queues lasting several hours for workers and tourists crossing between Gibraltar and southern Spain.

Picardo said at the time “hell will freeze over” before the authorities in Gibraltar removed the artificial reef and accused Spain at the time of acting like North Korea.

KEEP DANCING! AT the end of an intense four days of competition in which the Gibraltar team achieved 3 Gold Medals, 2 Silver, and 4 Bronze, an emotional Steve Linares, Minister for Culture, exclaimed “You make Gibraltar proud.”

Jenella Sodi and Tyrone Walker scooped the top spot in the Adult mixed duos, the two dancers were also part of the team that achieved gold in the Adult Group category, with Tyrone also taking bronze in the Male Solo section.

Team Gibraltar also excelled in the Children’s Group section, taking the Gold and Silver medal with ‘Telephone’ a piece choreographed by mother and daughter team Lilian and Lauren Montero and ‘True Colours’ choreographed by Gillaine Alman, respectively. Gillaine also produced the duet by Aliyah Alsina and Syanne Ticknell-Smith, in the Children’s female section, which took bronze.

Gibraltar also took third position in the Children Formation category; with ‘Chocolatier’. Its second silver was with ‘Family Portrait’ in the Junior Group section.

IDO President, Michael Wendt has described the competition as 1st class in terms of organisation, and hopes to bring the event back in the near future.

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shows, cosplay, horror movies marathons, lectures, concerts and charitable events.

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VO Cinema Showings Please check with the cinema for any last minute time changes.

n Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival - 12th-15th November, Various venues, Gibraltar

Cine Teatro Goya

Carrer de Av. Julio Iglesias s/n, Marbella 951 196 665 / 951 196 666 The Martian(12A)

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The Martian(12A) 16.30, 19.10, 21.50, 00.30 Crimson Peak 15.50, 18.00(15)

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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (12A) 16.30 Everest(12A)

Made any plans for end of Ocober or early November ? The Weekend World has rounded up a list of some of the best events in Spain, from the Chestnut Festival in Ronda to a Literary Festival in Gibraltar n Mind Body & Spirit Festival - 24 & 25 October - The H10 Andalucía Plaza Hotel, Nueva Andalucía

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You will find over 50 exhibitors, International Mediums, healers, psychics, tarots, unique jewellery, nutrition therapists, health food, alkaline water & much more.

Have exciting new experiences to enhance uplift & enrich your mind, body & spirit.

Hear 18 expert inspirational speaker’s give talks & demonstrations every half hour on spiritual mediumship, healing, nutrition, psychic & self-development and consciousness.

Attending the festival helps to raise your vibration frequency and bring balance to your life. Enjoy health & beauty products,

Free Allergy tests, Free Skin consultations; sample food, cakes, essential oils, juice and Kangen water.

Meet old friends & make new at this popular festival. Entrance costs 10€. For more information on the festival and all of the exhibitors please visit www.mindbodyspiritmarbella.com. n Chestnut Festival - From 31 October Pujerra, Serrania de Ronda The arrival of autumn coincides with the celebrations associated with one of the season’s most traditional fruits: the chestnut. The chestnut festival takes place every year in Pujerra, located in the Serranía de Ronda mountain range, at the end of October or beginning of November.

The inaugural literary event for Gibraltar in 2013 brought together around eighty world-class speakers who took part in talks, discussions and debates on a variety of topics ranging from children’s books to crime writing, history and cuisine. Over the past two years the Gibunco Gibraltar International Festival has become one of the most outstanding literary festivals in the English speaking world, featuring distinguished novelists, historians, biographers, food writers and public figures from Britain, the USA, North Africa and Asia. Now in its 3rd year the festival will again be based at the Garrison Library and other historic venues around Gibraltar.

With guest speakers and authors including Esther Ranzen, Anthony Sattin and Marcus Brigstocke. For full details please visit www.gibraltarliteraryfestival.com n Fiesta Del Conejo (Rabbit Festival) 14th November - Parauta, Malaga

It also coincides with celebrations for the village’s patron saint, Our Lady of Fátima.

The festival is usually held after harvesting, which Like everything in Andalucía, is a highly sociable event involving the whole family, is finished.

During the celebrations there is music and dancing in the village’s streets, as well as the chance to sample more than 50 dishes prepared with chestnuts and accompanied with anise or spirits. There are also several stands displaying the typical clothes and tools used for harvesting chestnuts.

This unique rabbit festival takes place each year in the municipality of Parauta, in the heart of the Serranía de Ronda mountain range. During this festival rabbit-based dishes, one of the food products which has long been part of the village’s cuisine and that of its inhabitants, are shared amongst locals and visitors alike. Each year, rabbitbased recipes are prepared and accompanied with sweet wine. On this special day all of the village’s residents prepare a dish and then share it out on the streets. There is also a street party and a chance to taste the area’s typical desserts n Carlos Revilla Exhibition - 17th-21st November - Ralli Museum, Marbella,

n Torremolinos International Fantasy Film Festival, 1st-8th November, Torremolinos Torremolinos International Fantasy Film Festival has become one of the most important events in the Costa del Sol over the last few years, now rated amongst the top film festival sin Europe. It takes place in the Torremolinos’ exhibition and conference centre theaters which have a 480 and 920 people capacity. Organized by the Cultural Association “Cinefans”, the festival it’s now a reference of innovate and transgressive ideas. It starts at Halloween (with its own Halloween night) and it lasts 10 days with events including galas,

The Marbella Ralli Museum is opening a temporary exhibition dedicated to the Peruvian artist Carlos Revilla. He belongs to the school of Magic Realism, which means in his works, you see the reflections of his worries, his obsessions and his devotion to beauty and the feminine figure. His influences include Spanish artist Salvador Dali.

10am until 3pm. Free entry.

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F you are planning on visiting Girona (Catalunia) the best time to go is during the time of Les Fires de Sant Narcís.

This annual festival celebrates Sant Narcís: the patron saint of the city with the festivities celebrated on 29th October running throughout the week.

With autumn in full swing, the temperature in the city seems to rise a notch or two with the joy emanating from the citizens of Girona and the many visitors who don’t want to miss out on all the fun.

During the Fires de Sant Narcís festivities, market stalls are set up in the city and there is a full program of concerts, attractions and other activities including wonderful fireworks. Do not miss the Castells (human towers) and the Correfocs (“fire-runs”)!!

If you want to experience the more traditional side of Sant Narcís, the parade of gegants (giant papier mâché figures whose carriers are completely hidden inside) and capgrossos (large papier mâché heads worn on the carriers’ heads) is highly recommended, as is the correfoc (fire run), the sardana dancing or the diada castellera (day of human towers).

But you really have to visit the nerve centre of the festival, in the park ofLa Devesa. The park’s avenues of plane trees are taken over byfairground attractions and the historical Trade Fair, a showcase for the latest industrial, farming and consumer products.

If you’re looking for some nightlife, La Copa is the place for you, with free concerts every night and plenty of entertainment for night

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owls in the barraques zone. You can also go dancing in other venues such as the Envelat, where typical festival groups perform. You’ll find plenty of other programs available such as: children’s shows, film and theatre events,

exhibitions, sports competitions, roast chestnut feasts and little arts and crafts stalls in the old quarter. But the best thing about the Sant Narcís Fair and Festival is that you can come and enjoy it all your way.

BRINGING BACK THE CLASSICS During their 1787 trip to the Crimea, Admiral Fürst Potemkin gave his Empress, Catherina The Great, a local vodka which she enjoyed very much.

Its recipe was handed down during the ages and is still being used to make a fine Vodka.

SCHEDULES MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY Neal Adams - City Kids 8.00 – 9.00 Gerry Mitchell Breakfast 9.00 – 12.00 Dave Wakelin 12.00 – 15.00 Andy Phillips 15.00 – 17.00 Dave Hixson Drivetime 17.00 – 20.00 THURSDAY TO FRIDAY Neal Adams City Kids 8.00 – 9.00 Gerry Mitchell Breakfast 9.00 – 12.00 Nikki Addis 12.00 – 15.00

Andy Phillips Dave Hixson Drivetime SATURDAY Johnny G Breakfast Gerry’s Retro Show Amelinde SUNDAY Mick Fosters Soul Show Dave Wakelin - Sunday Brunch Dave Hixson’s RnB Show

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Fürst Potemkin Vodka is an elegant Vodka with a delicate taste, a pleasant palate and a smooth finish.

The recipe for this premium vodka has been composed

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CLUBS & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Atletico All Stars Kids Football in Marbella Under 8’s: From 3 years old we will focus on building confidence through team play, structured games and encouraging success.

The 3 - 6 year olds train every Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 11am and Wednesday from 5pm - 6pm. Your first time is FREE. Under 14s: In this age group we encourage and develop children’s enthusiasm for the game. Stretching their minds and knowledge. The 7 - 14 year olds train every Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 1pm and Wednesday from 5pm - 7pm. First time is FREE For more information visit www.atletico-allstars.com

Funtastic Gymnastics Introduces and develops boys and girls aged 4 plus in the physical activity of Artistic Gymnastics in a fun, varied and progressive environment. Following the British Gymnastics Education program, we teach children specific gymnastics moves using balance beams, springboards, vaults, bars and floor mats whilst encouraging the development of physical, social, emotional and life skills.

For further information visit: www.marbellagymnasticsclub.com

The Multisports Club The Multisports Club offers sports activities for both children and adults based in Aloha Gardens in Nueva Andalucia, Marbella. They also offer a popular kids camp that runs during weekends and school holidays all year long. Offering a wide range of sports and fitness activities to suit both children and adults, including tennis, padel, aerobics, Zumba, and personal training, circuit training and even skateboarding!

For more information visit: www.themultisportsclub.com

Duck n Dive Swim School Offers fun progressive lessons following STA (Swimming Teachers Association) Badge Scheme to motivate students of all ages and levels.

After-school & weekend activities help kids develop social skills, improve academic performance, and help them build strong supportive relationships with adults other than their parents. Kids benefit especially from the social skills development and improved academic skills, this leads to improved conflict management and better school attendance. From dance schools to football clubs, the Costa del Sol has plenty of after school clubs & classes so to help you find the class your child needs we have categorized these groups into four different areas of sport, which we will feature over the coming months.

Offering courses in Cancelada, Marbella, Coin, Fuengirola and Calahonda Duck n Dive Swim School is the largest swim school on the Costa del Sol and is a place where babies, children and even adults can learn how to swim with the proper technique with confidence in a safe, secure and caring environment.

Classes are taught by qualified instructors who speak English, Danish and Spanish in clean pools at various urbanizations throughout the Costa del Sol or private lessons can be arranged in your own pool at home or in your community.

For more information visit: www.swimminglessonsmijascosta.com

STAGECOACH SPAIN & GIBRALTAR Stagecoach Theatre Arts opened in Spain and Gibraltar in 1999 and today caters for almost 200 students. Stagecoach is a part-time theatre school and runs classes in the three major disciplines of the performing Arts – Drama, Dance and Singing – at three different locations on the coast – Fuengirola, Marbella and Gibraltar.

Children are welcome from ages 4 to 18 years of all abilities and the school loves to bring out the best in every child through the wonderful world of drama, dancing and singing.

For more information visit: www.stagecoach.es

MARBELLA STAGE SCHOOL Marbella Stage School is a fun English stage school in Marbella that accepts all ages and levels and offers courses in dance, singing and musical theater. Located at the Qi sports centre in Vasari Puerto Banus, some courses are also taught at local schools - Alboran, EIC and Swans.

The school focuses on providing every child a chance to dance, sing and act in a fun, safe, stimulating environment. Classes in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, hip-hop, singing and drama for children ages 3 - 18 are taught by experienced and qualified instructors.

For more information visit: www.marbellastageschool.com

THE MUSIC HOUSE SAN PEDRO

The Music House San Pedro offers a fun brand new approach to learning music. Located in San Pedro just 5 minutes from Puerto Banus.

Children of all levels from the age of four are able to participate in classes in piano, violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, flute, guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Patient and enthusiastic teachers focus on a practical and fun way of learning centred on instrumental performance and group playing all based on the fundamentals of the Yamaha Music School.

This music academy is created and run by Juan de la Olivia, licensed Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA), graduate professor in percussion, professional musician with a wealth of experience in teaching. Juan was a professor for five years at the New England Conservatory in Boston.

For more information visit: www.themusichouse.es

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INTER MARBELLA CF Inter Marbella is an International football club on the Costa del Sol where Jim Hagan (EUFA A Licence) and our team of coaches teach boys and girls from 5 to 15 to improve their skills and compete in the Marbella Local League 7-a-side competition.

At Inter Marbella, boys and girls are taught to love football and the values of team play and teamwork. The season begins in September. Inter Marbella organises kids vs. parents matches during the season as well as enjoying a presentation day at the end of the season in May. Players compete in the Marbella Local League 7-a-side competition against Spanish and international teams. Each age group competes in groups of ten players and players learn the fundamental skills of team play.

Inter Marbella CF is more than a football club. Families gather at training sessions and weekend matches to share in the achievements of their kids on the field of play.

Training every week on Tuesdays and Thursday from 5pm.

For more information visit: www.intermarbellacf.com

Danzart Marbella is one of the best dance groups around in Marbella. Karen Guarnieri leads Danzart Marbella in dance productions throughout Marbella and the Costa del Sol. Her students learn a repertoire of various dance styles from Latino to funk as well as cheerleading. A qualified dance and fitness instructor from for the last 20 years, Karen is the first qualified cheerleading instructor in Spain and inspires students all around.

Classes are divided according to ability level.

For more information visit: contact the Laude International School San Pedro de Alcantara

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O say that San Pedro Boulevard quite literally came to a standstill would be an understatement with the official launch of Happy Days, showcasing their eco-friendly synthetic ice rink, mini golf and American airstream diner.

The team of Happy Days with Dave Jones, Charlotte O’Brien from My Party Perfect and his cast of Disney characters, Lorraine Kingham AKA Mrs King, who performed her stunning vocals quite literally making every kids dreams come true at this magnificent venue offering the best family fun you will have in San Pedro.

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Over 250 adults and children were then treated to menu appetisers, including mini hot dogs, pizza, chicken wings and nuggets with a never-ending supply of sweets and treats in abundance, all complimented by fine wines and Cava and a plentiful supply of soft drinks for the little ones.

Shows throughout the evening were performed by such characters as Snow White, Mermaid Ariel, Beauty and the Beast, The Minions, The incredible Hulk, Super Man, Super Woman, Spider woman, Bat Woman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse with all the little ones being able to skate with their favourite stars of animation. They had the time of their lives.

The full line up of the evening included My Party Perfect Avengers team and stunts performed by Captain America and Mariella, the Flamenco dancer, who wowed the audience. There were also sing along shows from Frozen, The Little Mermaid and others, which kept the ebullient crowd awestruck, with so many children’s eye’s shining with delight.

The official launch of Happy Days in association with so many different elements produced by My Party Perfect delighted all ages throughout. A splendid time was had by all.

Happy days is now open, so come along and enjoy the fun.

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HOLLAND & BARRETT COME ONBOARD AS A SPONSOR OF THE OVER 50s SHOW IN ESTEPONA IN NOVEMBER

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ULTI-NATIONAL health product producer and supplier Holland & Barrett have teamed up with The Over 50s Show and come on board as sponsor for the lifestyle event which will be held again in Estepona in November Commented James Victor, Marketing Manager for Andalucia: ‘We are absolutely delighted to be joining for our first year in the hugely popular Over 50’s Show.

Only just entered the market in Andalucia and with stores in Marbella and Fuengirola, we are eager to get the Holland and Barrett name out and we think the Over 50’s Show is one of the best ways to do it. We look forward to welcoming everyone at the show with a variety of our products, samples and other surprises.’

John Low, organiser of The Over 50s Show, said it was a huge vote of confidence in the event for such as prestigious brand to be associated with it. Added Mr Low: ‘We have had a number of companies interested in participating in this year’s event, but up to now they have been sitting on the fence, so hopefully they will now be happy to be in good company!

‘We are also pleased to announce that the British Consulate will be participating for the first time in some years and will be offering visitors advice on a myriad of subjects relevant to ex-pats’.

But it is also ‘business as usual’ for the rest of the show with antique valuations from Eric Knowles of Ther Antiques Road show giving free valuations, fashions, jewellery, , pottery demonstrations, bridge tuition, free health checks, financial, pensions and legal advice, TV reception specialists, art, modern dance lessons, spa treatments, eye health, spinal treatments, ear testing, plus entertainment, and much, much more.

The Over 50s Show, the lifestyle event for the Coast’s retired and seniors returns to the Palacio de Congresos in Estepona the weekend of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November.

Once again admission, car parking and coach parking is free All the free attractions which have contributed to the success of The Over 50s Show, and made it one of the ‘must attend’ events in the Coast’s events calendar, will again be in the mix.

The event offers the over-50s ‘a one-stop shop’ to get information on their physical and financial health as well as enjoy many of their interests and hobbies.

Fashion make overs will be one of the features of the event

Health and well being will be a key element of the event based on the well-proven premise that exercise, sensible diet, and regular, routine monitoring slows down the age process.

Visitors can avail of blood pressure and blood glucose tests; spine monitoring and bone density screening will also be available, backed by information on treating arthritic joints and knee pain.

And The British Consulate Malaga back to offer ex-pats a wide range of advice Art exhibition at The Over 50s Show The Andalucian International Artists art group will be displaying their new works at the show. The AIA Art Group was formed seven years ago by professional and dedicated visual artists from around Europe who are all living and working in Andalucía.

The artists comprise Diana Worthy, Richard Wood, Gordon Haslett (UK); Roger Cummiskey, Dolores Cummiskey, Philip

Magee (Ireland); Mette Madsen (Denmark); Eleazar Galea (Malta); Arcadio Cabrera, Roger Rodriguez (Cuba); Enrique Linaza and Juan Cruz Plaza (Spain).

For more information on the group contact the president 952592652.

Crafts section There will also be a crafts section featuring pottery demonstrations, flower arranging and leatherwork, and embroidery.

The Over 50s Show will take place at the Palacio de Congressos y Exposiciones, Estepona on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November, from 11am until 6pm on both days.

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The historic district in Paris is the source of inspiration of Marais, a glamorous and elegant proposal from Alhambra with an emphasis on black and white colour. The amazing buildings, the picturesque cut built squares, the delicate brickwork and the exquisite gardens are reinterpreted in the collection that includes high quality velvets, prints, textures and sheers.

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The collection highlights the fabric JARDIN DU MARAIS, a digital large flower pattern printed on black, beige and golden

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With summer turning into a distant memory cue the barbecue cabin!

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ITH summer definitely drawing to an end, with the nights closing in and the leaves starting to fall from the tree the humble BBQ looks set to be relegated to the back of the shed - But it doesn’t have to with barbecue cabin.

Imagine the scene, it’s a cold, wet, blustery evening and you and your family are enjoying a real fire inside your cabin all warm and cosy, the mulled wine is warming and the steaks are sizzling.

The idea behind Barbecue cabins comes from the traditional kotas (similar to a tepee) used by the indigenous Sami people of Northern Lapland who used to live in them.

They are sometimes known as barbecue huts, barbecue lodges or even hobbit houses. The biggest benefit a barbecue cabin offers you is that it allows you to make the most of the whatever the weather has to throw at you.

The cabins are octagonal or hexagonal in shape depending on the size and are available in a range of sizes from 10 – 25 meters squared.

The most popular size is a 10-meter cabin, as they fit in most gardens they seat 15 and sleep 3. All the cabins are substantial and sustainable; they are made from Scandinavian timber. The trees grow slower in this part of the world due to the low temperatures and lack of daylight which makes the timber denser and consequently stronger; perfect for building cabins.

The other great thing about a barbecue cabin is that it is unlikely that you will require planning permission so now you can add a further extension to your home with an added twist! www.arcticcabins.co.uk

ADD A RAY OF SUNSHINE TO YOUR INTERIORS

The sun may be setting earlier as we approach the autumn months so to inject a burst of sunshine in your interiors pair yellow with a monochrome colour scheme of black, white & grey This is a bold colour scheme so to add a cheerful ray to your living space you could start subtly with accessories, cushions and throws, artwork, or perhaps a small accent chair or decorative screen, but if you wanted to go all out on the theme, paint a large accent wall in a vibrant shade or even have a sofa reupholstered.

Of course, there are many shades to choose from, if a bright primary yellow is too overpowering for you, a lemon sherbet may be more calming on the eye.

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MORE power is always a plus in speakers, but a limited edition series from Sound of Power has added it in an unusual way. The company is currently selling 100 speakers that also happen to be busts of Russia’s president. “Vladimir Putin has never sounded this good,” says the company’s website. Designed by artist Petro Wodkins, the SOP bust speaker is an excellent likeness of the bear-hunting president, and the base conveniently doubles as an amplifier. It is made from a composite material similar to marble, making it very durable.

As described on the website, the speaker is “harsh looking, but smooth sounding.”

The bust is 14.6 inches tall by 9 inches wide and weighs 7.3 pounds, with the amplifier measuring 7.5 inches long and wide by 4.3 inches tall and weighing in at 1.8 pounds. The SOP bust speaker was inspired by the home décor of generations past and is meant to serve as a reminder of greatness, according to the company. The Putin line is intended to be the first, and with other powerful figures likely to follow. Whether you display the speaker of Putin (or “St. Vladimir,” as SOP calls him) reverentially or ironically, there’s no arguing that the handcrafted speakers have succeeded in SOP’s goal of “combining striking visual and audio qualities.”

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Haute Couture Interiors S HE has graced the cover of every fashion magazine known to man and now Britain’s most famous supermodel has delved into the world of interior design and from the press images released of her latest project it seems she will also be able to add esteemed interior designer to her list of achievements.

Teaming up with Yoo – the architecture and design company co-founded by property entrepreneur John Hitchcox and French designer Philippe Starck – Kate Moss has unveiled her take on bespoke design for a

project called “The Barnhouse” situated in the Cotswolds, a romantic retreat in the rural Oxfordshire region.

The supermodel, who owns a house in the Cotswolds, described how she came to dip her toe into the foray of interior design: “John [Hitchcox - the chairman of design company YOO] and I became friends through our love for the English countryside - and the pub!

When he told me about the Barnhouse in the middle of the silver birch wood I was intrigued and then excited to become part of the design team. I believe we have created a

ILLUMINATING LANTERNS THAT REFLECT THE BEAUTY OF THE MOON NOTHING is prettier than looking up at a bright full moon on a crisp autumn night? And now you can recreate the magnificent effect inside your own home thanks to ACORN Studio, a Taiwanese design company that has designed these beautiful lanterns that resemble the moon. Unsurprisingly, the so-called Luna lamps, available in seven different sizes ranging from 3.2 to 23.6 inches in diameter, have been met with an enthusiastic response. ACORN Studio recently took to Indiegogo to raise money to produce the lamps, and exceeded its goal in just 71 hours.

The Lunas are lit with LED lights hidden inside their fiberglass structures.

While the designers are suggesting that the lamps are a great way for city dwellers to bring some nature into their apartments, we think they would look especially lovely inside any country home. Just imagine how delighted your kids would be to trade their night lights for one of these spectacular lanterns. Or, buy one for yourself and cozy up with a good book next to the glowing orb.

luxurious haven in the woods, a perfect place to escape with family and friends.”

Indeed the house is beautiful it features a double height reception space, five large bedrooms, a spacious outdoor entertaining deck, private pool and large retractable doors which, the press release states bring the outdoors inside. Among the highlights of the property are a mirrored four-poster bed, plush velvet sofas and gallery walls adorned with hand-selected monochrome prints by Damien Hirst, Allen Jones, Chris Levine & Mit Senoj.

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ASIAN ECONOMIES SLOWDOWN A N EW report by the Asian Development Bank has revised the region’s growth figures downwards According to the Asian Development Bank’s September Asian Economic Outlook report, growth figures for the region for 2015 have been revised downwards compared to the figures released in March, which forecasted growth at 6.3 percent for the year. The reasons for this slowdown are numerous with a delayed recovery in the major industrial economies such as the US and Japan playing a major role. At the same time the large economies of the region underperformed.

China saw export growth falter, while India saw investors defer their decisions pending government action on structural reforms.

In China, growth has been revised slightly from 6.8 percent to 6.7 percent. With East Asia as a whole expected to expand by only six percent in both 2015 and 2016.The Indian growth has been more moderate than expected, the South Asian region itself is set to see reasonable levels of growth. As the report notes: “Growth in South Asia is now projected at 6.9% in 2015, below the 7.2 percent March forecast but up from 6.7% of 2014. Growth is forecast to rise further to 7.3 percent in 2016.”

Despite a moderation in growth figures for much of the Asian economy, the region itself is still one of the main contributors to global economic growth.

Shell has stopped its exploration of oil in Alaska after it posted a series of “disappointing” results

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HELL took investors by surprise last week with the announcement that it would cease all exploration in offshore Alaska for the foreseeable future, following a string of “disappointing” results at key sites – namely the Chukchi Sea. The AngloDutch company had repeatedly stressed the enormous hydrocarbon potential of the far north region it said it had made a marginal discovery of oil and gas with its summer exploration in the Chukchi Sea but not enough to continue the search for the “foreseeable” future.

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Shell freezes Alaskan oil exploration

SETBACK The development marks yet another setback for the company’s highly controversial arctic oil project, and figures show that the exploration has so far cost the company some $7bn (€6.2bn), with Shell stating it would have to take a hit of around $4.1bn (€3.5bn) on future earnings as a result of the decision to quit. So the final bill is unclear. The oil giant expects to take a significant financial charge as a result of the findings, to be announced in the company’s forthcoming third quarter results. Shell’s own figures indicate that the balance sheet carrying value of its Alaska op-

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erations stands at $3bn (€2.5bn) with another $1.1bn (€1bn) in outstanding contractual commitments.

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pointment for the Alaskan administration who looked to Shell to beef up its trans-Alaska pipeline, which currently operates at less than 25 percent capacity.

SAUDI ARABIA’S STOCK EXCHANGE OPENS TO FOREIGNERS Saudi Arabia’s notoriously restricted stock market last month finally opened its doors to foreign investors, signalling a new era for its economy DESPITE being one of the world’s largest economies, Saudi Arabia has for the first time in its economic history opened its stock exchange market, known as the Tadawul, to international trade. Granting foreign access to the Tadawul is the Saudi administration’s $130bn (€116bn) strategy to bolster nonoil industries and diversify the economy, currently 90 percent of the Saudi economy is driven by the petrochemical sector, so the recent volatility of the global market and plummeting oil prices has stressed the necessity of a new model and of achieving emerging market status more than ever before. Saudi Arabia is one of the last of the G20 countries to open its stock market to foreign businesses.

The Tadawul lists 165 publicly traded companies in industries ranging from agriculture to telecommunications, real estate, and of course, petrochemicals. According to the Tadawul 2014 Annual Report, real estate is the biggest sector and comprises 16 percent of the market. As expected, there are several clauses for foreigners that wish to trade on the Tadawul. Individuals are excluded; only companies are permitted and sizeable ones at that. Firms must have $5bn (€4.5bn) in assets under management and five years’ ex-

perience in order to play the game. The idea being that only serious players apply, thus safeguarding (as best they can) the stability of the market. Foreigners, whether they live in the country or abroad, can own up to 49 percent of a single stock. Qualified foreign investors (QFI) can each have up to five percent of holdings in a single stock, with a 20 percent cap of foreign investment in a single stock. At present, there is a limit of 10 percent in terms of QFIs for the whole market.

The country also has a ‘negative-list’ – which catalogues businesses that forbid foreign participation – The real estate market in Islam’s holy cities, Makkah and Medina, are the most notable area of exclusion. While six companies have been specified as being offlimits, including Jabal Omar Development, Makkah Construction & Development and Taiba Holding, which, according to The Gulf Times, collectively account for approximately seven percent of the Tadawul All Share Index.

Currently the Tadawul trades around $2bn per day on average, which dwarfs the collected efforts of say Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which trade a combined volume of $150 to $200m but falls far behind the Nasdaq which trades at about $90bn per day.

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Banks’ exposure to Spain’s Abengoa is around a staggering 20.2 bln

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Most Active Stocks Name s Lloyds Banking s Glencore t Barclays s BP s Vodafone Group PLC t Tesco t Pearson t Centrica t HSBC Holdings s Legal & General

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SPANISH and international banks’ total exposure to Struggling Spanish renewable energy producer Abengoa SA who has been seeking to raise 650 million-euros ($713 million) of capital stands at around 20.2 billion euros ($22.72 billion), including financing for projects.

Just over half of that exposure is linked to financing projects, while another 7.6 billion-euros is connected to working capital, which includes financing to pay suppliers and other needs.

Abengoa, which plans to carry out a rights issue to cut debt, said at the end of June it had 9.8 billion euros of gross consolidated debt, including bonds.

A spokesman for Abengoa declined to comment on the company’s total bank exposure but said in an statement that under accounting rules, it did not classify as debt some elements such as guarantees and non-recourse debt.

Bank of Spain sees economic output slowing in third quarter The Bank of Spain has announced that it expected economic growth to slow in the third quarter and that recent data showed strong job creation in the first half of the year had tailed off over the summer. The economy expanded at the fastest rate since 2007 in the second quarter from the first, driven by a recovery in consumer spending. A weaker euro and low oil prices have helped boost the turnaround from a grim recession which ended two years ago.

The central bank said it expected economic growth to come in at 0.8 percent for the third quarter from a quarter earlier, compared to 1.0 percent from the April to June period. The government forecasts growth of 3.3 percent this year, one of the highest rates in the European Union and above the Bank of Spain’s own forecast of 3.1 percent. The ruling People’s Party is flagging its handling of the economy in the run up to a December general election and is counting on the recovery to win votes. Critics however state the turnaround from nearly five years of falling, or stagnant, output has failed to lift the prospects of many with unemployment remaining stubbornly high.

Spanish consumer prices fell at their fastest rate in seven months throughout September, preliminary data showed, dragged down by low electricity and oil costs, while retail sales continued to rise.

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High Low Chg. % Vol. 5.096 5.029 5.103 4.953 +1.32% 18.57M 1.899 1.867 1.904 1.823 +1.71% 10.28M 7.981 7.929 7.992 7.852 +0.66% 5.08M 11.168 11.110 11.180 11.002 +0.52% 4.70M 6.309 6.270 6.329 6.225 +0.61% 4.47M 1.210 1.199 1.214 1.181 +0.92% 4.00M 2.263 2.232 2.264 2.203 +1.37% 3.18M The number of millionaires in Spain has dropped by almost a quarter in just one year, according to figures released by 11.355 11.250 11.393 11.057 +0.93% 3.01M Credit Suisse. In its Global Wealth Databook 2015 report, the 7.406 7.645 7.530 7.360 -3.13% 2.36M bank ranks Spain ninth in the number of countries that have 3.742 3.707 3.753 3.667 +0.94% 2.27M lost the most millionaires over the past year. There are around 360,000 people in Spain who can show personal assets of at least $1 million (about €900,000) this figure has dropped by Top Gainers Top Losers 94,000 (21%) from the middle of 2014 to the same period this Name Last Chg. Chg. % Name Last Chg. Chg. % year. s ACS Const.

29.620 +0.530 +1.82% t Obr.H.Lain 7.392 -0.253 -3.31% Countries that ranked higher than Spain with losses in the number of millionaires are New Zealand (-104,000), Swes Tecnicas Reunidas 40.890 +0.680 +1.69% t Acerinox 9.807 -0.155 -1.56% den (-113,000), Canada (-176,000), Australia (-237,000), Italy s B. Sabadell 1.902 +0.035 +1.87% t Int.Airl.Grp 8.022 -0.068 -0.84% (-378,000), Germany (-392,000), France (-631,000) and Japan 6.091 +0.095 +1.58% s DIA 39.303 -0.122 -0.31% t Amadeus (-681,000). One of the biggest factors for these decreases has s Bankinter 6.919 +0.112 +1.65% t Abertis 14.705 -0.030 -0.20% been a stronger US dollar, which Credit Suisse uses as the common currency in its study. The Swiss bank also said that net wealth of Spanish households over the same one-year Euro exchange rates period has dropped by an average 15.5%. Houses prices also showed falls of 0.2% while market capitalization fell 14%.

9.21 Norwegian Krone 7.46 Danish Krone Australian Dollars 1.56 Nevertheless, the report shows that the average wealth of 9.39 Swedish Krona 8.80 Hong Kong Dollar 0.73 British Pounds adults in Spain has grown to $111,643 (€99,681) this year 4.17 UAE Dirham 135.76 Japanese Yen 1.47 Canadian Dollars compared to 2000 when it was listed at $64,521 (or €57,608 1.13 US Dollars 1.66 New Zealand Dollar 7.20 Chinese Yuan at the current exchange rate).

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ISING global interest rates could spark corporate defaults in developing economies and send a shudder through financial markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned. The warning comes as the US Federal Reserve prepares to increase rates for the first time in nine years, with the Bank of England forecast to follow soon after. The IMF claims corporate debts in emerging markets ballooned to $18 trillion (€16 trillion) last year, from $4 trillion (€3.5 trillion) in 2004 as companies gorged themselves on cheap debt. It said the quadrupling in debt had been accompanied by weaker balance sheets, making companies more vulnerable to US rate rises.

FAILURES “As advanced economies normalise monetary policy, emerging markets should prepare for an increase in corporate failures,” the IMF said in a pre-released chapter of its latest Financial Stability Report. The body also warned market liquidity, particularly in bond markets, was likely to “evaporate” once interest rates rise. While liquidity is high currently, the IMF warned it was not “resilient” and would be unlikely to be able to support the market during times of stress.

It said liquidity looks most vulnerable in the high yield and emerging market bond sectors, which have already started to weaken.

The perceived high level of liquidity is also likely to have encouraged “excessive risk taking” by investors, causing panic if investors rush to exit following a rate rise.

In its latest Financial Stability Report, the IMF said: “Even seemingly plentiful market liquidity can suddenly evaporate and lead to systemic financial disruptions. When liquidity drops sharply, prices become less informative

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IMF warns on EM debt defaults The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a double warning over higher US interest rates, which it says could trigger a wave of emerging market corporate defaults and panic within financial markets. and less aligned with fundamentals, and tend to overreact, leading to increased volatility. In extreme conditions, markets can freeze altogether, with systemic repercussions.”

Both the Bank of England and the Securities Exchange Commission in America have begun investigating bond liquidity and examining how to maintain liquidity if investors rush for an exit following a rate increase.

The IMF has urged central banks to run policies such as offering loans to the shortterm money market in order to deal with increased volatility and avoid sudden drops in risk appetite. It also urged EU policymakers to “re-evaluate” regulations brought in to restrict transactions on credit default swaps (CDS) of sovereign debt, which provide insurance against default which the IMF said had distorted the market.

While the IMF said tighter regulation had played a role in tighter liquidity conditions, it said evidence that it would make the next financial crisis worse was “still lacking”.

“Indeed, the errors of the past and the reforms put into place have made the core of the financial system safer,” the IMF said.

Emerging market corporate debt has grown to $18bn Photo: International Monetary Fund

Switzerland is once again named the world’s ‘most competitive’ nation Switzerland remains the world’s most competitive country for the seventh year in a row, according to an annual ranking from the World Economic Forum KNOWN for its chocolate and alpine beauty Switzerland once again defeated Singapore, the United States, Germany and the Netherlands in the global competitiveness report for 2015-2016 issued by the WEF. Japan ranked sixth, ahead of Hong Kong, Finland, Sweden and the UK among the 140 countries surveyed. Guinea ranked as the least competitive country, ahead of Chad and Mauritania. S witzerland scored best in the world for innovation “thanks to its world-class research institutions, high spending on research and development by companies and strong cooperation between the academic world and the private sector,” the report said.

The country had many other factors in its

favour, including having the highest level of business sophistication and the most efficient labour market, featuring the highest level of collaboration between workers and employers.

Also helping Switzerland was its effective and transparent public institutions and excellent infrastructure and “connectivity”.

The report states that it is these strong fundamentals that explain why the Swiss economy has remained resilient throughout the crisis that has hit Europe.

According to the WEF figures, Switzerland’s GDP per capita of $81,323.96 (€72,452.19 based on 2013 data) was well ahead of any of the other countries in the top ten, with the US a distant second at $53,101.01 (€47,308.13).

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EING charged commission when you take money out of the bank using your debit or credit card from a network that isn’t yours simply isn’t fair. After La Caixa announced that they planned to add an additional 2-euro charge the government has finally stepped in.

Issued in last week’s Official State Bulletin the Government has finally issued a decree that will take effect immediately, which states that from now on it will be the banks themselves who decide whether or not to charge their own clients for taking out money from cashpoints owned by their competitors.

From now on when a person withdraws a cash amount using another group’s cash machine, the owner of that machine cannot charge a commission directly to the client at that moment. What will take place is that the issuing bank will be allowed to charge the client’s bank this money, and it will be up to the client’s own bank as to whether or not it will collect, partially collect or waiver the amount from its own customer .The client will be informed of the procedure and whether or not there will be a fee from his own bank just before he gives the go ahead to go along with the transaction. The new legislation establishes the maximum charges

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DECLINED - Double Bank Commission cease with immediate effect that the client may have to pay.

If the money is withdrawn using a debit card, the client’s bank and owner of the card can only recuperate all or part of the fee charged to the owner of the cashpoint, but it cannot add any extra commission or additional fee.

If, however, a credit card is used to take money out, the client’s bank will be allowed to charge an additional commission related to credit-charging fees. This amount will not exceed that which the issuing bank charges its own clients for taking out money from its own cashpoints.

The two entities involved in the transaction

will have to decide between themselves the amount of money that the first will charge the second in commission, and this amount will be the same across the country and won’t be higher, for example, in larger cities or areas where there is a lot of tourism.

CHANGE This amount can be reviewed each year and therefore could change. So, this means that banks will no longer be able to charge the non-client directly, which is what was happening with the additional 2-euro fee.

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Spain’s Budget Minister Slams EU’s is ‘Fixated’ with Deficit Target

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TOP Spanish official criticized the European Union executive body for what he called a fixation with budget-deficit targets, saying it should focus more on stimulating the Eurozone’s weak economies. “They keep talking about targets and missing the big picture,” Budget Minister Cristóbal Montoro (right) said in an interview. The EU’s economic affairs commissioner, Pierre Moscovici, said that Spain was likely to miss its deficit targets this year and the next. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has disputed this, saying the government will meet its promise to lower the deficit to 4.2% of gross domestic product this year and 2.8% in 2016, down from 5.7% in 2014.

The European Commission has declined to comment on Mr Montoro remarks who was an architect of Spain’s recovery from near-

economic forecasts next month.

Although Mr. Rajoy’s conservative government is often held up as a model of fiscal restraint among troubled Eurozone countries, it missed EU-mandated deficit targets in 2012 and 2013. However, its economy performed better than anticipated by Brussels in those years. “It’s the same thing every year, and they’re never right,” Mr. Montoro said. His criticism of Brussels echoes that of Greece’s leftist leadership, which accuses its creditors—the commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund—of micromanaging the economies of debtor countries. bankruptcy three years ago, but plans to release an opinion on Spain’s 2016 budget and spending plans in the near future and full

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HE Bank of Ireland has announced that all cash transactions would be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents as it begins phasing out smaller coins after October 28. This means the 5c coin will become the country’s smallest unit of exchange.

The discussion to ditch the use of smaller coins Ireland follows Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, The Netherlands and Sweden, who have all phased out the smaller denominations.

The rounding up or down or payments will only apply to total bills rather than individual items. For example, a purchase of €10.21 or €10.22 will be rounded to €10.20. A bill of €10.26 or €10.27 would be rounded to €10.25. The move had been widely anticipated after it was recommended by the country’s finance minister, Michael Noonan. It follows a trial carried out in Wexford in 2013 where 85pc of consumers and 100pc of retailers wanted the system rolled out nationally. A 1c coin costs 1.65c to produce while 2c coins cost 1.94c. The central bank has estimated it has spent in excess of €30 million on minting the two coins between 2001 and 2012.

REVENUE Mr. Montoro said the commission should accept that tax cuts such as those recently implemented by Spain can help boost economic activity and tax receipts, and that higher taxes often don’t always lead to more revenue. As an example, he said the commission obliged Spain to raise its value-added tax rate to the current 21% from 18% in 2012 and to remove some goods and services from a list that benefits from a lower rate. Mr. Montoro argued against the tax increase at the time.

Spain’s central government collected €175 billion in tax revenue last year, up from €161.8 billion in 2011. The deficit has dropped from 8.9% of GDP since Mr. Rajoy took office at the end of that year, even as government spending fell relatively little. Last year Spain met the EU budget deficit target for the first time since 2008 and GDP expanded by 1.4%, compared with the 1% increase forecast by the Commission.

vinced that banks will compete with each other to attract new clients by deciding not to make their customers pay the commission indirectly and will decide to swallow the charge themselves. He believes that customers will move to the banks that don’t pass the commission onto their clients, and that this could in fact start a war between entities to lower all their commissions and charges.

Nevertheless, experts believe that the major banks, the ones with the greatest number of cash machines will benefit most from this new legislation and it will be the smaller banks with the fewest machines that will suffer the most.

BRUSSELS HANDS SPAIN OFFICIAL WARNING OVER DEFICIT TARGETS SPAIN receives a reprimand from The European Commission which ordered the country to submit a new draft budget with lower deficit estimates to avoid violating the bloc’s tough spending rules.

The official warning from Brussels comes ahead of Spain’s December 20th general election, in which the economy is expected to be a key issue for the conservative government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.

The Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that Spain’s draft budget for 2016 was “at risk of non-compliance” with rules brought in following the global financial crisis, adding that it “invites the national authorities to present an updated draft budgetary plan.” It added: “The Commission expects Spain’s headline budgetary deficit to decrease to 4.5 percent this year and to 3.5 percent of GDP in 2016, not meeting the target for Spain to correct the excessive deficit by 2016.”

The EU limit for deficits is 3.0 percent of gross domestic product. Valdis Dombrovskis, EU vice president for the euro, said that Spain had made a “remarkable” turnaround from the crisis but that Madrid “has to stay the course of reforms and responsible fiscal policy.”

Spain implemented unprecedented austerity measures in 2012 to reduce its budget deficit.

From 10.6 percent to 5.8 percent last year.

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AUTUMN COMES TO CASINO MARBELLA

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Paradise Slot Club celebrates the arrival of the new season with a Festival of Grapes and Cheese MORE than 40 guests enjoyed the party to celebrate and welcoming to the fall season in Casino Marbella. Tastings of fine cheeses, skewers of grapes and red fruits, wines Muscat and surprise gifts were some of the ingredients of this big party. Club members came to the party dressed as “burgundy” as the theme of the event showed.

Casino Marbella wanted to celebrate the coming of autumn with an original party. More than 40 VIP players were met at the grape and cheese party. Walnuts, cranberries, currants and raspberries were the perfect ingredients that accompanied the grapes and cheese to merge with the typical “Moscatel” of the earth. The live music of the duo “La negra Mayté” enlivened the event and the points which during the day is multiplied by three, totaling emotion.

The highlight of the festival provided the guests who attended the event with a touch of color “burgundy”, as it marked the topic. All this collected an extra gift.

The number of members is increasing thanks to the many advantages of belonging to this exclusive club. Casino Marbella continues loyalty of the partners with their tournaments, parties and gifts. The next event will be a slot machine tournament to be held in mid-October.

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ORE than a dozen works devoted to the figure of the illustrious Hidalgo Don Quixote dress the walls of the Casino until the October 29th. The opening cocktail welcomed the group “Experience Box”.

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With a great cocktail at the gardens of the Casino it was inaugurated, the September 17th, the art exhibition by Curro Leyton. This young artist let shown in Marbella Casino his new stage. The figure of Don Quixote is presents in all his works, each maintaining its own essence.

Representations of a Quixote Picasso, Dali Hidalgo allegory own colors and pieces of Andy Curro Leyton and Montse San Francisco (Marketing Director of Casino Marbella), posing at the photocall Warhold are some styles make up this great collection.

ASINO Marbella innovates every month with different initiatives. This time has been the fun tournament slot machine which has brought together most loyal players Paradise Slot Club. Two hours of play, knockout, excitement and adrenaline make these fun championships. More than 30 participants attended the event and won.

The top four players were crowned champions.

The tournament began on time, at five in the afternoon. The entry list reached 31 records. With a welcome drink, the positions were distributed. The luck and chance combined with the ability to play in this championship. The machines chosen for this competition have been the fun Keno Party. With excitement and adrenaline the participants chose their lucky numbers on every play. Five minutes betting to determine which four champions opt for the big prizes.

The winner was €600; the second €300; the third €200 and the fourth, a prize of €100, all in credits. The four champions celebrated their victory, raising a glass of champagne. The next tournament will be held in midOctober at Casino Marbella.

At the opening cocktail wanted to join the “Experience Box” group. They went to enjoy “Poker Experience”.

Casino Marbella offers a unique experience with these packs of emotion, made to measure. “Poker Experience” included an special dinner, with two hours of a real Poker experience. A perfect adventure for groups who want to interact for a company cohabitation, or just friends who come to Casino Marbella to live a great experience.

All guest enjoyed the work of Leyton, represented in a striking photocall in a real “Warhol style”. The music of José Leyton and the Italian saxophonist Leonardo, enlivened the event.

The Jackpot Paradise Room added excitement to the night with the Jackpot of €26,293 in there funny Cash Fever machines.

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Group “Experience Box” in the “Don Quixote in the XXI Century” exhibition at Casino Marbella

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HE Mediterranean Diet has long been associated with good health, reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers, and now the Mediterranean diet has been linked to staving off depression, A new Spanish study involving more than 15,000 people has found a diet loaded with fruit, vegetables, fish, beans, nuts and olive oil, but with low levels of processed meats, could help keep depression at bay.

But can your diet really help put you in a good mood? And can avoiding certain foods and drinks discourage low spells or even depression?

Nutritionists seem to think so. The science behind food’s effect on happiness is based on evidence that dietary changes can bring about changes in our brain chemistry – altering the hormones responsible for controlling our mood. This is where the so-called happiness hormone serotonin comes into play.

Foods that naturally boost its levels, such as bananas, can lift our mood. Conversely, foods that interfere with its production – such as junk food and alcohol – can increase levels of anxiety and depression. This explains why a survey by the Food and Mood project, led by mental health charity Mind, found that nearly 90% of people who took part in their study found that changing their diet significantly improved their mental health.

Happy food to improve your mood and mental health

Avoid too much sugar It can cause rapid blood sugar rise, followed by a steep dip that can lower mood. This means avoiding biscuits, cakes, chocolate and fizzy drinks, but also being careful not to overdo fruit juice which is packed with concentrated amounts of fruit sugar.

Eat the right carbs The connection between carbohydrates and mood is all about tryptophan, the amino acid they contain. As more tryptophan enters the brain, serotonin levels increase and mood tends to improve, which is why healthy carbs are an important part of a good mood diet. Indeed, research has suggested that people following low-carb, high-protein diets can become prone to developing depression. White carbs can spike blood sugar levels so swapping to wholegrain carbs such as granary bread, wholemeal pasta and brown rice, will provide enough tryptophan, but also avoid blood sugar crashes and mood dips.

MOOD FOOD BOOST RULES The key to eating towards happiness is to have enough of the right mood lifting foods, at regular intervals – and avoiding ones that science suggests can make you feel low.

Here are some simple rules to stick to: Cut down on booze and coffee Alcohol and caffeine both interfere with the body’s production of the happy hormone serotonin, and reduce levels of tryptophan, the amino acid required for serotonin to be produced. This can make you feel anxious and miserable and also disturb your sleep – lack of which is linked to depression – so cutting back or avoiding both completely may help ease your symptoms.

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All smiles: The right food and a Mediterranean-style diet can put a smile on your face in them makes you need the toilet and lose more water again.

Stay hydrated Not drinking enough water can seriously affect your mood.

As mental health charity MIND explains: “You may also find it difficult to concentrate or think clearly, and start to feel constipated, which puts no one in a good mood!” You need to consume at least two pints of water daily to stay hydrated – some water is in your food, but you need to drink the rest. Ordinary tea and coffee don’t really count, because the caffeine

Eat little and often Smaller, regular meals help keep your blood sugar steady which can ward off dips in energy and mood. A study by the University of Leicester found that people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer with depression, which they believe could be down to the unstable blood sugar levels that go hand-in-hand with the disease.

Cut back on junk food People who regularly eat high-fat foods, processed meals and sugary snacks are almost two-thirds more likely to suffer from depression than those who choose fruit, vegetables and fish.

Eat good fats Your brain needs fatty oils – especially omega-3s and 6s – to keep it working well. So rather than avoiding all fats, it’s important to eat the right ones. Oily fish, nuts, seeds and avocado are all great sources of healthy, mood-boosting fats.

Factor in feel-good fitness Research shows that exercising for just 45 minutes, three to four times per week, releases mood-boosting endorphins in the brain which can be as effective at treating mild to moderate depression as the anti-depressant Prozac. Cycling, swimming or even a brisk walk all work well.

10 FEEL GOOD FOODS Try to eat two or more of these natural happiness enhancers every day…

1. Spinach Why? It’s rich in iron: a great energy booster that wards off fatigue and aids concentration. It’s also a good source of vitamin B6 and folate, which support the brain’s ability to produce mood-boosting neurotransmitters, such as serotonin.

2. Sweet potatoes Why? They’re a great alternative to standard spuds as they are rich in folate, plus they are better than white potatoes at keeping blood sugar levels steady.

3. Brazil nuts Why? They’re one of the best sources of the mood-boosting mineral selenium, which can ward off low mood

and anxiety.

4. Oily fish Why? Fish such as sardines and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help the brain to interpret moods and boost concentration levels.

Low levels are linked with depression and other mood disorders.

5. Avocados Why? They’re bursting with depression-fighting folate, mood-lifting tryptophan and stress relieving vitamin B6.

6. Eggs Why? They’re a great source of zinc, which helps you to feel more alert and energised by regulating your metabolism and blood sugar levels.

7. Yoghurt Why? It’s rich in calcium, a

mineral which can ease mood swings, depression and anxiety.

8. Tofu Why? It’s rich in protein, which increases energy levels and improves concentration. It also contains an amino acid called tyrosine, which boosts the brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine as well as thyroid hormone, which can all help elevate mood.

9. Bananas Why? They can balance hunger and mood between meal energy slumps as they help to stabilise blood sugar levels. The fruit’s high vitamin B6 content can help to relive anxiety and stress, and it’s also a great source of tryptophan – the essential amino acid the brain con-

verts into happiness hormone serotonin.

10. Bread Why? Your daily slice boosts levels of serotonin – a neurotransmitter that helps you feel happier and calmer.

Wholemeal bread produces less serotonin than white but the energy it produces has more staying power, so you will avoid the slump you can experience soon after eating white bread.

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Can vitamin and mineral supplements really make you healthier?

OVERWHELMED by the towering shelves of vitamin and mineral supplements in the grocery store? There are so many options that sound great, but there are also so many questions: Which ones really work? Exactly how effective are they? Are they worth the money? These are good questions for anybody who wants to live healthier and avoid heart disease and stroke. But before you start buying everything from Vitamin A to Zinc, remember there’s only one way to be sure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs: Eat healthy foods!

Supplements can be beneficial, but the key to vitamin and mineral success is eating a balanced diet. Before taking vitamin and mineral supplements, talk to your physician about your personal dietary plan.

FOOD FIRST! Nutritionists recommend food first because foods provide a variety of vitamins and minerals and also dietary factors that are not

found in a vitamin or mineral supplement.

For example, foods provide many bioactive compounds and dietary fibre that typically aren’t found in supplements. And some supplements don’t allow for full absorption of vitamins.

Also if taken on an empty stomach without any food, some of the fat-soluble vitamins will not be absorbed as well – rendering them useless.

SUPPLEMENTS MAY HELP While diet is the key to getting the best vitamins and minerals, supplements can help.

For instance, if you’re doing your best to eat healthy foods but still are deficient in some areas, supplements can help. The key is to ensure they’re taken in addition to healthy diet choices and nutrient-dense foods. They’re supplements, not replacements. Only use supplements if your healthcare professional has recommended them.

4 DO THIS: • Eat a healthy diet. There’s just no substitute for a balanced, nutritious diet that limits excess calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium and dietary cholesterol. This approach has been shown to reduce coronary heart disease risk in healthy people and those with heart disease.

• People with heart disease should consume about 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids called EPA + DHA. This should ideally come from fish. This can be hard to get by diet alone, so a supplement could be needed. As always, consult with a doctor first.

8 DON’T DO THIS: • Don’t take antioxidant vitamin supplements such as A, C and E. Scientific evidence does not suggest these can eliminate the need to reduce blood pressure, lower blood cholesterol or stop smoking.

• Do not rely only on supplements. There isn’t sufficient data to suggest that healthy people benefit by taking certain vitamin or mineral supplements in excess of the daily recommended allowance. Some observational studies have suggested that using these can lower rates of cardiovascular disease and/or lower risk factor levels. However, it’s unclear in these studies whether supplements caused these improvements.

APPLE STEM CELL THERAPY FOR HEALTHY SKIN HEARD of apple stem cell technology? It’s part of a growing movement toward noninvasive anti-aging procedures. Many swear by the therapy as a way to rejuvenate the skin. So how does it work?

First a bit of history - In 18th-century Switzerland a rare type of apple tree was cultivated. Its apples, called Uttwiler Spätlaube, are known for having a remarkably long shelf-life. The apples contain highly active stem cells; plant stem cells, like human stem cells, have the ability to regenerate other cells. Scientists extracted the stem cells from the fruit, incorporated 10 percent medical-grade oxygen, and created a therapeutic face cream.

The Science - As aging skin loses elasticity, apple stem cell therapy can help, essentially, bring it back to life. It’s like aging backwards on the skin Benjamin Button style.

You can turn those skin cells back on, and give life back to the skin ... Because by the time you reach the age of 30 you will have lost 70 percent of the oxygen in your skin.

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When brushing is just not enough It is a question that most dentists hear from time to time “why if I’m already brushing and flossing my teeth do I need professional cleaning from my dentist?” While we’re thrilled that you’re practicing great oral health care at home, the truth is that this is still not good enough – and below we explain why everyone should have regular comprehensive professional cleaning.

Traces of plaque are inevitable.

Toothbrushes and dental floss are good tools, but they have their limitations. Every ones mouth is different and each tooth has its own little nooks and crannies where plaque can build up, and plaque also has a tendency to build up beneath the gum line and between teeth. Yes, even when you floss. So the fact is, with a standard toothbrush you’re going to miss it. And when plaque is missed, it begins to harden into calculus (tartar). Once that happens, it can only be removed with professional tools by people who have been specially trained in its removal.

You might not be brushing as well as you think.

This is a common issue. And that’s okay. We’re not judging! Many people never learn the right techniques for brushing and flossing. Part of our process here at The Dentist – Sotogrande is to review your brushing habits and find ways to improve them because the more plaque you can remove at home, the better for your oral health-care.

Professional cleaning also gives us a chance to check your mouth for any other problems One of the most important things we do when we are cleaning your teeth is also examine your mouth for any of the signs that a problem might be developing. Some of the things we can find during a cleaning include developing cavities, evidence of the early stages of gum disease, and even the first signs of oral cancer!

When it comes to dentistry (and your health in general), the earlier we can identify a problem, the easier it’s going to be to fix. By getting regular cleanings and check-ups, you could wind up saving yourself a great deal of time, discomfort, and expense in the future. Most dental problems are completely painless in their earliest stages, so by the time you feel pain or can tell that there’s a problem, you may be past the point where simple and conservative treatments can help. At The Dentist – Sotogrande we want our patients to live comfortable and happy lives with a healthy, beautiful smile, and regular cleanings and check-ups are truly the key.

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VERY day, from midday, Casino Marbella offers a very special selection of snacks made with the very best products. Big hamburgers, sandwichs, kebabs and many other menus will be served at the Paradise Slot Bar and at the Gaming Bar from 8 pm. We recommended the blackened spaghetti with cuttlefish ink and American style king prawns. The Casino Marbella Restaurant is famous for its slice cured “Jamon Iberico”. It is the real jewel and it is inexcusable not to taste it. Choose from our extensive wine list and enjoy the experience in the best of environments, where unforgettable moments pass.

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E have seen over the years the trend in food change with people becoming more conscience about what they eat and more importantly caring about how the foods are made and grown.

40 years ago, the concept of organic foods was unheard of, people accepted the foods placed in front of them and didn’t want to or care to ask any questions – fast forward to today and we are in a completely different world, today in our technologically advanced world we are health conscience, we google everything just to ensure we are eating correctly and to-day the “organic brand” is big business. Products claiming to be organic have to be free of any chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers and steroids of any kind. Thus the produce is healthy and nutritious. Meat products are from animals treated with dignity who have not been subjected to the horrors of being injected with growth hormones or anti-biotics. Today many of the illnesses such as cancer and cardio vascular problems can

be traced back to the animals being injected with a mixture of hormones and anti-biotics. (The meat industry can use anything up to 6 different mixtures of growth hormones).

Fruit and vegetables are grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers and the difference in quality and taste is huge. Milk, yoghurt, cheese and other dairy products are very different from that which is generally available in supermarkets. Industrial dairy products originate from animals fed exclusively on dried food, mostly transgenic corn, with added growth hormones. These animals have never seen the outside world and are exposed to artificial light to increase milk production whilst organic dairy products originate from animals enjoying the fresh outdoors.

For those interested in trying organic produce there are a variety of stockists and restaurants who specialize in organic products. They may be slightly more expensive but the taste and the fact that you will not be harmed from them, more than makes up for it.

THE ECO MARKET, Mercado Municipal (municipal market) Marbella. www.ecomarbella.com ORGANIC MARKET AND FOOD, Avda. Boulevard Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, opp. Marbella Club Hotel, 29602 Marbella.

Tel: 952 925 276 LA CASA DEL TE, Calle Ancha 7 (at Plaza Puente de Ronda), Marbella, 29601. Tel: 952 865 130 BELLARIA, by the Hotel H10, Puerto Banus KM 0 RESTAURANT, Avda. Mediterraneo del Mar, Ed. Los Arqueros, San Pedro de Alcantara. Tel. 951 480 549 Both Bellaria and KM 0 are owned by Amanda Gedeon and the restaurant is excellent for celiacs who have a gluten problem.

ORIGEN, Calle Nueva 20, San Pedro de Alcantara, 29670.

BIONATURA, Calle Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente, Edificio Berrocal, 29600 Marbella. Tel: 952 900 401

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ITH the Spanish tourist season limited to just pockets throughout the year with summer being the most profitable it is of little surprise that some Spanish bars & restaurants go out of their way to trick consumers into spending more than they should.

Spanish consumer rights organization Facua have released a new blog post #BaresParaNoVolver (#BarsNotToReturnTo) which details some of every day scams undertaken, from not including VAT on the menu prices to charging for cutlery.

Here we count down some of the worst cons.

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REVEALED: Spanish restaurants dirty tricks THE SECRET MENU DEL DÍA

Prices are 10 percent more expensive on your bill than on the menu because the menu prices did not include VAT. This practice is actually illegal in Spain, even if menus include the phrase “VAT not included”.

BREAD You wait and wait and wait for your meal to arrive which invertible means you dig into the bread basket without realizing an additional cost will be added to your bill at the end. If bread costs extra, why not add it to the menu?

SUPPLEMENT FOR WELL-DONE MEAT This may seem ridiculous, but some Spanish restaurants actually charge customers more if they want their meat well done.

In one incident a restaurant charged 30 cents extra – why!

Was it for the extra use of electricity or maybe the extra time the chef spent over the grill? Who knows!!

PAYING FOR TAP WATER Some bars actually charge customers for tap water, a practice that is not actually illegal, as long as they include the price on the menu, which most conveniently forget to do…

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Some bars have a menu del dia, the cheap three course lunch beloved of Spaniards, but some neglect to publicize the fact. Some even try to hide their menus because of the belief that a law from 1965 – which stipulated that all bars should offer a menu del dia consisting of a starter, main course, bread, wine and dessert – still exists.

Today the law no longer exists but restaurants think they are being clever and getting around the law by hiding it meaning that patrons have to order separate dishes meaning more money.

CHARGING YOU TO USE THE BATHROOM Yes it’s annoying when people wander in of the street to just use the toilet facilities to get around this some bars have been known to charge for the privilege and even charge for soap and paper towels.

CHARGING FOR CUTLERY Amazingly this restaurant pictured right charged customers €1.50 per knife and fork. Under Spanish law this is illegal as

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NO two people in the country will agree on the exact recipe of a favourite dish. Recipes are handed down from generation to generation, verbally in the kitchen and are closely guarded secrets in most cases, but all agree, a dish is well cooked when the spices blend into the well cooked meat.

The spices should not have disparate flavour, or taste raw. No one spice should over-power the other and be so intrusive as to completely hide the true taste of the vegetable or meat dish being cooked. It should help maintain and enhance the character of the dish, give it colour and fragrance and leave you wanting more!.

Spice Village situated on the New Golden Mile, prides itself on offering the most exotic and delicious dishes from India in a warm relaxed atmosphere.

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RUFFLES are a gourmet delicacy, one of the most expensive and desired in the world. Foodies swoon over them, international top chefs search them out and bid for them at auction, and truffles are without a doubt one of the priciest and most precious food stuffs on the planet

SO, WHAT’S THE FUSS? Truffles have been found in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America, but only three species are commercially important.

Historically, these musky, aromatic members of the mushroom family, irregular and knobby in shape, have been prized for their aphrodisiac and medicinal qualities, and as a delicacy.

Truffles have been known to fetch upwards of several thousand dollars a pound and are best consumed raw within three days of harvesting. Truffles grow slowly about a foot underground and in symbiosis with host trees (either oak or hazelnut), so you can’t find them with the naked eye.

They often require years to reach full maturity and their harvesting necessitates the assistance of pigs (historically) and dogs, more recently, who sniff out the best ones. (Pigs are more difficult to work with since they often will not only find, but also eat the truffle.)

The mention of truffles conjures up images of the expensive French black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) from the Périgord region of southwest France, used in making pâté de foie gras, or the renowned odorous white truffle (Tuber magnatum) of Alba, in the Piedmont district of Italy.

Although commercial truffles are more plentiful in Europe than in America, fewer are found there now than in the past. A harvest of 2,200 tons was reported in 1890. Three hundred tons were harvested in 1914, but lately only 25 to 150 tons per year have been found.

To enjoy the wonderfulness of the variously described pleasure of dining on truffles, you must eat fresh, uncooked specimens shortly after they have been harvested.

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Wild about FUNGI Maccheroncini alla Boscaiola The name of this luxurious dish of pasta with wild mushrooms and truffles translates as “pasta in the style of the woodcutter’s wife.”

• 1/4 pound fresh boletes, sliced, or a handful of dried Italian porcini • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 cups heavy cream • 1 pound maccheroncinipasta (or any elbow macaroni) • 1 fresh white truffle, sliced • 1-1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese • Salt and white pepper

October marks the start of white truffle season, the time of year when these rare mushrooms are showered tableside on dishes, signifying luxury to even the most jaded palates fore some truffles reach the market.

The Italian white truffle is considered to be superior in smell and taste to the French black truffle. What does a truffle smell like?

“A combination of musk, nuts, and ozone,” was one observer’s description. T. aestivum, a black summer truffle found in Germany, smelled to one observer like “a freshly

opened can of creamed corn.”

This black variety is not considered as choice as the other two European truffles. In Italy one Ping-Pong ball-sized Italian truffle has been said to have perfumed an entire apartment. The powerful pungency of this small tuber was such that some of the inhabitants were forced to flee!

Autumn Truffled Potatoes

Crab and Truffle Salad

An attractive and delicious way to serve baked potatoes.

Mustard Vinaigrette:

• 6 russet potatoes

• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1/2 to 1 ounce truffles, grated

• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 6 to 8 tablespoons mild vegetable oil

Peel the potatoes. Using a zester, “rib” the outside of each potato; cut the bottom so it stands upright. Wrap in aluminium foil and bake in a preheated 350º oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Unwrap and let stand until cool enough to handle.

• 1 to 2 ounces truffles

• 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

Add the mushrooms and cook until golden. Stir in the cream; cook until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Cook the pasta in a large amount of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and add to the sauce.

Cut a cap from the top of the potatoes. Scoop out the pulp, leaving enough of a wall to support the stuffing. Mix the potato pulp with the grated truffles, cream, salt, and pepper. Place the mixture in a pastry bag and pipe it into the cavity of each potato shell. Replace the cap; brush each potato with butter.

To make the dressing, combine the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Add the oil and mix well. Add more mustard, salt, and pepper to your taste.

Add the truffle and cheese; toss over low heat. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Place on a baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated 400º oven for 20 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.

If using dried porcini, soak for 20 minutes in warm water to cover, then squeeze dry (reserve the soaking liquid and add to the mushrooms later with the cream).

Heat the butter in a large sauté pan or skillet until melted.

• 3/4 pound fresh cooked crab meat • 1 pound asparagus, or 2 pounds broccoli cut into florets

Place thin truffle slices between chunks of crab on individual salad plates.

Arrange the asparagus or broccoli on each plate.

Pour the dressing over.

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White wine in autumn?

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HAT makes the perfect white wine for autumn?

We each have our favourite grape varieties and wine regions throughout the year, of course, but many of us move, perhaps subconsciously, towards richer styles with the darker evenings.

Whites with less acidity, but weightier texture and with more lingering flavours. Summer’s whites are meant to refresh; autumn’s should soothe. We don’t need the racy zing and spritz of a mouth-watering light, grassy wine now. Instead, flavours should be mellow, soft and rounded enough to go with classic autumnal roasts and casseroles or chicken, or dishes made from courgettes, onions or squashes.

HEADY Autumn whites don’t need to be oaky, but a subtle touch of vanilla and white-pepper spice from ageing in barrel starts to feel more apt now, if you like that kind of thing.

It’s usually unoaked, but viognier is a great choice, for its heady perfume and juicy plump apricot fruit.

Superior whites from the Rhône valley, often nutty, dry but peachy, are good candidates too. Then consider very oaky, almost savoury, traditional white rioja, long aged in wood and terrific with richer salmon or smoked-fish dishes. And of course there’s the generously proportioned chardonnays – the creamy, buttery versions from the Côte d’Or in Burgundy for a treat; New World best-buys for weekday suppers. And finally, the sweeter hint of honeyed baked apples in weightier versions of pinot gris or chenin blanc is welcome now.

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100 per cent viura grapes, fermented in American oak for four months to give a lightly wood-spiced and buttery lick to the wine. Pair it with smoked fish or chicken.

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Kings Ridge Pinot Gris Willamette Valley, Oregon

Subtle, sophisticated stuff, but there’s apricot, peach and baked apples aplenty – and a long, satisfying finish, slightly off-dry. Impressive.

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A lean, smooth wine showing notes of citrus, pear and hazelnut on the nose, and hints of vanilla and spice on the palate.

Crisp, elegant and refreshing with a long elegant length. Try this delicious wine with herb marinated Langoustines, crayfish or tuna carpaccio.

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The classic Chenin Blanc grape makes South Africa’s signature white, and this wonderfully fresh, dry example from the

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Hand harvested in the cool early morning, it is bursting with ripe, sunny flavours. Well balanced with fresh fruit, hints of honey and a light creaminess.

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Burgundy may be the number one spot for Chardonnay but this grape’s also at home in the warm climes of southern France. Puech Arnaud is a Gold medal, fresh white from talented Guillaume Bonzoms. A delicious balance of tropical ripeness and crispness.

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MERICANS are often accused of bragging that things are “bigger and better in the US”. While that boast is arguable in many cases, when it comes to autumn colour, the New World wins hands down.

In much of the northern hemisphere, leaves turn soft yellow and brown, with a splash of red here and there. But these are mere Roman candles compared to the pyrotechnics in North America. Photographs can’t do justice to the startling scarlet, gold, purple and orange that blaze across hills and sweep into valleys, and best of all, this annual show is absolutely free.

The shimmering hues follow the Appalachian Mountains from eastern Canada down to North Carolina, but the must-see region is New England.

The region comprises the six states of the north-eastern seaboard: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. For leaf peepers, the scenery is stunningly diverse.

There are quaint towns and villages, clapboard farms buried in bucolic scenery, covered bridges, the peaks of New Hampshire’s White Mountains and Vermont’s Green Mountains, Rhode Island’s grand mansions as well as the wild, Atlantic-bashed coast of Maine.

New England was also one of the first ports of call for the English settlers who followed the Pilgrim Fathers, who set sail for the New World on the Mayflower in 1620.

When to Visit

Colour changes start in late-September in the northern states and higher elevations of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont because nights get cooler earliest there. Moving into October, the colour changes move southward through the warmer climates of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This display of vibrant colour is showcased through to as late as late October in the southern states of New England.

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NEW ENGLAND a kaleidoscope of colour As the summer heat fades and the autumn chill begins to take hold, Mother Nature flaunts a dazzling show. The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is also the ideal time to visit New England

Best Destinations to Visit

One of the things that make New England so special is its coastline. But with rare exceptions, when it comes to fall foliage colour these are not the best destinations for leaf peeping. The brilliant yellow, reds and oranges of fall are predominately reserved for inland locations and in the hilly and mountain regions of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The Maine Woods, Great Woods of North Hampshire and Northeast Kingdom in Vermont all hug the Canadian border and peak season comes in early October to these areas.

Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is vast and full of surprises with villages, lakes, country stores and friendly folks willing to share why this is the best place on earth and not just in the fall. The northern woods in Maine and New Hampshire are remote and stunning and you’re more likely to be sharing space with an animal than another person.

As the fall moves south to cover the White Mountains and Green Mountains the peak colour seems to accelerate in time for Columbus Day weekend and the crowds of leaf peepers.

Destinations such as Jackson and North Conway, NH are starting points for the drive across the awe inspiring Kancamagus Highway and the 100-mile White Mountains Trail.

Vermont is synonymous with vibrant fall colours and it never fails to inspire with the en-

tire length of the Green Mountains seemingly peaking in unison. Stowe in the north and Rutland and Woodstock in the central region are crowd-pleasers with scenic drives and access to the National Forest trails and hikes to get the best views. After mid-October peak foliage has reached the Berkshires in

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Western Massachusetts and sneaks down to the Litchfield Hills in North-western Connecticut. A sunny fall day in the towns of Stockbridge or Lenox or spent walking along the Housatonic River trails are as good as it gets before the heavy snows of winter come to bury the remains of the best show on earth.

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You need to confirm: 1) that your insurers are aware that you are letting your property and; 2) that you have adequate liability cover for any tenants.

If you do not advise your insurers that you let your property, any liability cover within your policy will not extend to tenants and you risk any claim for any other event being declined.

If you have notified your insurers that the property is let you should still verify whether liability cover is in place, the level of cover included and whether it extends to tenants. Liability cover with Ibex insurance is up to â‚Ź2 million.

There are two types of Liability cover attaching to a home insurance and it is important to be aware that in order to have liability cover that extends to anyone renting your property you must generally have buildings insurance in place – a Contents Only policy will not provide liability cover to anyone renting.

Ibex insurance Services have negotiated with their underwriters to extend Public Liability cover to include tenants on a Contents Only policy and it is important to be aware that most insurers do not offer this option. Of course, there is a small additional premium for this facility but it is a small price to pay for the protection offered.

A typical example of this situation is when an apartment on a condominium is included within a condominium insurance buildings policy and the owner needs to insure only their contents. The condominium insurance will cover any injury in common areas but not within the apartment itself which is where the Ibex policy becomes an available option.

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Why the Day of the Dead is not Halloween M EXICANS love a good festival and the Halloween weekend is no exception - The festival is celebrated throughout the country as an extended holiday, which lasts for three days but unlike the rest of the world this festival celebrates the departure of loved ones.

The Day of the Dead or DĂ­a de los Muertos begins on October 31 and ends on November 2nd. October 31 is celebrated as the Young Souls Day, November 1st is the All Saints Day and the last day i.e. November 2 is observed as the All Souls Day. Apart from these days, Mexicans observe October 27 as the Feast of the Holy Souls or Fiesta de las Santas Animas.

In Mexico, families start Halloween by cleaning the graves of their relatives. They use hoes, shovels and picks, to remove the weeds and completely clean the graves. They decorate the graves with pine needles and flowers. They even erect a temporary altar near the gravesite.

Skulls set on shrines, candles flickering in the dark while skeletons converge on the streets...Halloween? No. The biggest fright night of the year gives way to the Mexican tradition of celebrating the dead the night. Skulls are an indispensable part of the celebration and these can be seen laid on altars as well.

Sugar skulls are made for Halloween, which the children exchange among themselves. These sugar skulls stand for the gifts for the departed young souls of the children in the family. It is believed that the souls of children shall return to earth in the late afternoon on 31st October.

Other skull dishes prepared for the festival are chocolate skulls, marzipan coffins and white chocolate skeletons. Another tradition of the festival is the Pan de Muertos or bread of the dead. Families assemble together and remember the

CEREMONIES Then different kinds of foods like; beans, chilies, salt, tortillas, meat, fruit and sometimes even alcohol, are placed nearby.

People speak to the departed souls and offer foods to them.

In a way, they assure the dead that they are loved by their living relatives. Usually, the ceremonies last for several days, as each family has more than one grave to attend to.

Halloween is believed to have originated in pre-Hispanic Mexico, when Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous people

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inhabited the country. People believe that on this day, the departed souls of their near and dear ones come to visit them.

It is believed that the souls eat and drink with their living relatives. The popular notion attached with the festival is that loved ones never die and they come back, at least once in a year. During Halloween, Mexicans put on the costumes of ghouls, mummies, ghosts and skeletons and walk through the town, carrying an open coffin.

The local vendors place oranges, flowers, fruits and candies in the coffin as it passes their markets. Another popular tradition followed during Halloween is that the families arrange altars, known as ofrendas, at their homes. They decorate the altars with flowers, bread, fruit and candy. Marigold is an important flower, which all of them use to decorate the altar. This is so because marigold is considered to have a long term association with death. The photos of the departed souls are placed therein.

In the late afternoon, people light the special candles, which burn throughout

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departed souls. Then, they share the bread among themselves, as a mark of unity and love.

People also prepare Calabaza en Tacha or candied pumpkin on Halloween, by using cinnamon and brown sugar. This dish forms a special treat for the day.

It is a custom among the people to light bonfires on this day.

They also set off the firecrackers and hang lanterns on the trees. Apart from lighting the firecrackers, in some parts of Mexico, people strew a path of flower petals as well. It is believed that by doing all this, they are guiding the departed souls to home. Children carry lanterns and run through the streets. They ask for coins while passing spectators

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HERE are some celebrities who are multi-talented ‘triple threats’ – singers, dancers and incredible actors. And of course, they’re typically stunningly beautiful to go along with it; it’s those lucky people with plenty of skills to rely on who usually make it onto the A-list. Then, there are other celebrities with much more surprising hidden talents, and they don’t always let these skills become widely known to the public. Celebs’ second job could be something they were involved with before they got their big break, a passion they weren’t willing to give up despite the fact that they no longer relied on this pursuit for their wealth. Sometimes, these ‘second jobs’ have simply become fun little hobbies for these celebrities. Here we’re taking a look at some surprising celebrity side projects and secondary careers.

MINER Rapper Akon has his own supply of bling thanks to owning his own diamond mine in South Africa. He has adamantly denied his mine employs the use of blood diamonds. The mine has, of course, seen him go from rich to super rich.

FASHION DESIGNER Topping the charts as the lead singer of No Doubt, and then cranking out some number one tunes on her own, there’s, uh, no doubt that Gwen Stefani has what it takes to make it to the top. Her fashion line, L.A.M.B. (it stands for Love. Angel. Music. Baby.) has similarly been wildly successful since its debut in 2003, reportedly bring in an annual gross income of $90 million.

INTERIOR DESIGNER V Starr interiors is tennis super star Venus Williams’ side job.

She launched the company in 2002 and it has designed mansions for sports stars, the studio for a talk show, and was commissioned in 2012 to build the city hall for a small town. We hope that she keeps her day job because we prefer seeing her dominate on the courts.

HOTELIER Seems like U2’s Bono doesn’t feel busy enough touring arenas worldwide and regularly meeting with world leaders, so he took up a second job, buying a hotel as well. The Clarence, a “premiere boutique hotel” situated along Dublin’s River Liffey, was built in 1852 after purchasing the hotel he transformed it from two-star accommodations to five-star ones.

FARMER A few celebrities have jumped on this career option both Jamie Foxx & Magnum, P.I. star Tom Selleck own avocado farms in California.

Actor Tom Selleck grows 63 acres of avocados on his ranch in California; with actor Jamie Fox right next door. Singer Jason Mraz also grows avocados near San Diego. Actor Russell Crowe owns a 1,400-acre ranch in Australia where he raises over 700 head of Black Angus cattle.

PUB LANDLORD Like any good British lad, Guy Ritchie enjoys hoisting a pint or two down at the pub, so the director combined business with pleasure.

He, along with his then-wife Madonna, took over the traditional Mayfair, London pub The Punchbowl in 2008. There you can see seasoned ale drinkers perched along the bar every evening, alongside celeb patrons like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Barbra Streisand. It is alleged that Guy got Madonna hocked on Guinness whilst they were married

AUTHOR Madonna has written six successful children’s books as well as co-authored 12 chapter books. Her first children’s book, the English Roses, became the fastest selling children’s picture book of all time and topped the New York Times bestseller list.

SINGER Bruce Willis’ is also a blues singer having released two albums that feature Willis singing under an alter ego known as Bruno Radolini.

ILLUSTRATOR Derren Brown isn’t content to be the UK’s hardest working magician and mentalist. He has a second job as a top celebrity caricaturist. Though he had no formal training he developed his skill with acrylics, painting celebrity friends and influencers; people like Stephen Fry and Woody Allen. The fruit of that work was collected into a 2009 book simply called “Portraits”. After that watershed, Brown tamed the more outlandish elements of his caricature, his work becoming less distorted and grotesque – but still recognisably hyperreal.

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WE INVITE READERS’ COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ON DOGS AND CATS. PLEASE SEND THEM TO: info@simplymedia-group.com

Spain signs European agreement for the protection of pets Spain has agreed to protect household pets, limiting publicity campaigns, exhibitions, shows and non-medical operations, such as tail docking, ear cropping, declawing and defanging SPAIN’S Council of Ministers has agreed to sign the European Convention for the protection of household pets, which proposes limiting involving this type of animal for publicity campaigns, exhibitions and shows, and which also prohibits owners from taking their pet to be operated on for any measures apart from those required for curative purposes.

In other words, any surgical intervention carried out to change the appearance of the animal or for any other reason than to remedy an illness or health problem will not be

A Doberman Pinscher puppy with its ears taped to train them into the desired shape and carriage after cropping

Tail docking does not provide any benefit to puppies, and dogs need their tails for balance and body language

allowed. This would include things such as tail docking, ear cropping, declawing and defanging.

The agreement states that anyone who owns an animal as a pet is responsible for its health and well-being, and therefore these people should have the necessary knowledge required to be able to bring up and look after it according to its breed and species. This translates to giving it the correct type of food and amount of exercise.

The use of pets in publicity campaigns and shows will also be restricted, especially if their health or well-being is at risk.

This is an agreement that has been developed for all European countries to sign and establishes the basic principles involved for the protection of pets and the obligations that pet owners and town councils should adhere to.

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comes to stray animals. It has been advised that our town halls should make an effort to educate people on how to treat stray cats and dogs.

At the present moment, Spain has only agreed to sign the treaty. The next step is for it to be sent to the General Courts. Once the whole administration procedure has finished, Spain will be the 18th country to sign the agreement.

This is something that many people, especially animal organizations and charities, have been demanding for over a decade, and means that there will be a stricter and clearer framework of the regulations on how to treat pets and animals.

For further information on the articles contained within the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals, please visit: conventions.coe.int.

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This year’s ADANA Christmas Fair will be held at the Palaco de Congresos, Estepona - 22 November 2015 from 10.30 to 16.00.

The charity is now takings bookings for stall holders and with over 1000 visitors to last years event is an excellent opportunity to promote your business and sell your wares but stands should be booked early to avoid disappointment.

For members of the public it is a fantastic day out with entertainment and lots of Christmassy stuff.

Enquiries to: events@adana.es or 697-289-922.

Peek-a-boo A CAT will hide for all sorts of reasons, whether it’s the sudden appearance of the cat carrier (indicating an upcoming car trip), or the frightening noise of the vacuum cleaner.

Some cats do not feel sociable you have company visiting (human or animal).

Unless you are in a hurry to make that veterinarian appointment or to catch a flight, leave your cat alone for a little while. She will probably come out later when she’s feeling more sociable. However, seek out your cat if she misses the next meal or will not come out of her hiding place for a longer period of time-it could be an indication of illness.

The best way to find a hiding cat is to ask yourself this question: “If I were a cat, where would I hide?” Start with these favorite spots: - Under the skirt flap of an upholstered chair - In the fireplace - Behind books - Behind the bathtub - Behind the ironing board - In a drawer - In a laundry basket - Under the bed - In a torn mattress lining - Behind the drapes - Behind an open door - On top of the kitchen cupboards - In the folds of a lumpy comforter The amazing thing about a cat’s hiding place is often how small it will be. It’s amazing how even the largest of felines can squeeze into the tiniest of spaces when they feel there’s “danger” about. So, be creative when searching out a cat’s hiding space - they certainly were!

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– so far. A total of 728 guests have indicated that they are going. The organizers , who wish to remain anonymous due to the nature of the event, want to host a Halloween event that focused less on pumpkins and kids and is “rawer and more exciting”.

Holland will have its first ever “Blood Rave” – a dance party where dancers are sprayed with 5 thousand liters of blood – in Amsterdam on Halloween night. The event has been posted on Facebook, but with no specifics except for the date – October 31st

CODEWORD Codewords are like crossword puzzles - but have no clues! Instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number! To start you off, we reveal the codes for two or three letters.

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They are still trying to figure out whether it will be possible to use real blood, but that is what they want. “After a long search we have developed a special sprinkler system with pipes running across the ceiling and thus making us able to spray blood over the crowd. We’ve already tested it a number of times a substance resembling blood”, one of the organizers explained. “It is pushing the borders, but we want to see how far we can go.”

TAIWAN

You may want to rethink throwing out your plastic grocery bags -- it turns out wearing said bags as clothing has become quite the trend in Taiwan. Young Taiwanese men and women are stripping down and posting selfies of themselves wearing nothing but recycled 7-Eleven grocery bags as onesies. Naturally, not the entire populace of Taiwan has warmed up the risqué new fashion trend— it’s mostly the more daring social media users who have joined in. Basically, they’re popping two leg holes in plastic bags, shoving their legs through, and wearing the handles as shoulder straps.

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Monroe started driving the tiny toy car after she lost the right to drive an adult-sized vehicle. While heading home from a concert, she refused to take a breathalyser test — a move that automatically suspended her license.

Her dad drove to her campus to strip her of her car, leaving her with only a bike to get around. Fed up with pedalling, Monroe took to Craigslist to find the ride of her dreams — or at least the ride she was legally allowed to drive. She settled on a $60 bright pink kiddie Jeep. ‘It was the best decision I’ve made in college, yet,’ Monroe said of her ride.

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Delighted and possibly confused students have Instagrammed and Snapchatted photos of the 20-year-old cruising across campus in the kiddie-sized ride.

Some people speculate the fad was inspired

by St. George New Generation, an Australian fashion collective that sent models down the runway wearing plastic bags over their heads, while others believe the trend is a statement about the industry’s issue of wastefulness.

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A Texas State University student whose driver’s license was suspended for drink driving has found a new way to get around: a pink Barbie Jeep.

Industrial engineering junior Tara Monroe has become a celebrity on the San Marcos campus for scooting around in the plastic toy. The jeep, named Charlene after its previ-

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FIFA BALLON D’OR 2015 LISTS FIVE PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS

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IVE current Premier League players have been named on the 23 man list to win the Fifa Ballon d’Or. (Golden Ball). The English top-flight has seen its reputation slightly diminish in recent seasons, with no English team reaching the quarter-final of the Champions League last term but thankfully this has not filtered through to the 23 man list to win world football’s premier individual award, with the Pre-

Beckham mocked

ITALIAN media had a field day ridiculing the latest in a long line of gaffes by David Beckham after the former England star said he wanted to see AC Milan win the Champions League this season.

AC Milan, along with city rivals Inter, failed to qualify for any European competition this season and so are not involved in the Champions League or its poorer cousin, the Europa League.

Beckham, 40, reportedly made the blunder at the opening of a new Adidas store in Dubai, where he was asked who he would like to win the competition this season. “I’m going to have to say Man Utd, PSG or AC Milan - one of those three,” said Beckham, who played the bulk of his career with Manchester United before enjoying spells at Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.

La Gazzetta dello Sport called Beckham’s oversight a ‘Spice Gaffe’ in reference to the retired player’s wife Victoria Beckham, a former member of the pop group the Spice Girls. A report on the sport daily’s website said: “After leaving behind his playing career, ‘Becks’ must also have decided not to follow what’s happening in the world of football so much.”

mier League having the same current amount of players on the list as the Bundesliga. Only La Liga (11) has more players featured, including six from Barcelona with Italy’s Serie A and Ligue 1 with one player each.

Manchester United who have spent a phenomenal £120m this summer however find none of their current players on the list to be crowned the world’s best player for 2015.

The 23 man shortlist is: LA LIGA (11) Gareth Bale (Wales/Real Madrid) Karim Benzema (France/Real Madrid) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid) Andres Iniesta (Spain/FC Barcelona) Toni Kroos (Germany/Real Madrid) Javier Mascherano (Argentina/FC Barcelona) Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona) Neymar (Brazil/FC Barcelona) Ivan Rakitic (Croatia/FC Barcelona) James Rodriguez (Colombia/Real Madrid) Luis Suarez (Uruguay/FC Barcelona) PREMIER LEAGUE (5) Sergio Aguero (Argentina/Manchester City) Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium/VfL Wolfsburg/Manchester City) Eden Hazard (Belgium/Chelsea) Alexis Sanchez (Chile/Arsenal) Yaya Toure (Cote d’Ivoire/Manchester City) BUNDESLIGA (5) Robert Lewandowski (Poland/FC Bayern Munich) Thomas Muller (Germany/FC Bayern Munich) Manuel Neuer (Germany/FC Bayern Munich) Arjen Robben (Netherlands/FC Bayern Munich) Arturo Vidal (Chile/Juventus/FC Bayern Munich) SERIE A (1) Paul Pogba (France/Juventus) LIGUE 1 (1) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden/Paris Saint-Germain)

Brazilian referee faces lifetime ban after pulling gun REFEREE Gabriel Murta is facing disciplinary action after he reacted to an alleged assault by pulling a gun out as a Brazilian football match between Brumadinho and Amantes de Bola. Gabriel Murta is alleged to have been a victim of assault by players of lower league side Amantes de Bola who kicked and slapped him before the manager invaded the pitch demanding one of the opposing players should be sent off.

Murta who is a policeman reacted to the assault by racing to the changing rooms at half time and returning with a firearm.

Giuliano Bozzano of referees’ association released an official statement to reveal that Gabriel Murta was to undergo ‘psychological assessment’ today to decide whether he deserves a suspension or a lifetime ban.

P Team P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Man City 9 7 0 2 24 8 16 21 2 Arsenal 9 6 1 2 16 7 9 19 3 Man Utd 9 6 1 2 15 8 7 19 4 West Ham 9 5 2 2 20 12 8 17 5 Leicester 9 4 4 1 19 17 2 16 6 Crystal Palace 9 5 0 4 12 10 2 15 7 Tottenham 9 3 5 1 11 7 4 14 8 Southampton 9 3 4 2 15 12 3 13 9 Everton 9 3 4 2 12 11 1 13 10 Liverpool 9 3 4 2 8 10 -2 13 11 Stoke 9 3 3 3 9 10 -1 12 12 Chelsea 9 3 2 4 14 17 -3 11 13 West Brom 9 3 2 4 7 11 -4 11 14 Swansea 9 2 4 3 10 11 -1 10 15 Watford 9 2 4 3 6 10 -4 10 16 Norwich 9 2 3 4 14 20 -6 9 17 Bournemouth 9 2 2 5 11 17 -6 8 18 Newcastle 9 1 3 5 12 19 -7 6 19 Aston Villa 9 1 1 7 8 15 -7 4 20 Sunderland 9 0 3 6 8 19 -11 3

Sky Bet Championship Table P Team P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Brighton 11 7 4 0 16 9 7 25 2 Reading 11 6 3 2 17 7 10 21 3 Middlesbr’gh 11 6 3 2 17 7 10 21 4 Birmingham 11 6 3 2 18 11 7 21 5 Burnley 11 6 3 2 16 11 5 21 6 Derby 11 5 5 1 16 9 7 20 7 Hull 11 5 4 2 14 8 6 19 8 Cardiff 11 4 5 2 14 11 3 17 9 Sheff Wed 11 4 4 3 16 15 1 16 10 Ipswich 11 4 4 3 15 17 -2 16 11 Wolves 11 4 3 4 17 15 2 15 12 QPR 11 4 3 4 19 22 -3 15 13 Fulham 11 3 4 4 17 16 1 13 14 Nottm Forest 11 3 3 5 9 12 -3 12 15 Blackburn 11 2 5 4 12 13 -1 11 16 MK Dons 11 3 2 6 12 14 -2 11 17 Huddersfield 11 2 5 4 10 14 -4 11 18 Leeds 11 2 5 4 10 15 -5 11 19 Brentford 11 3 2 6 14 20 -6 11 20 Charlton 11 2 4 5 11 15 -4 10 21 Bristol City 11 2 4 5 14 20 -6 10 22 Preston 11 1 5 5 7 13 -6 8 23 Rotherham 11 2 2 7 13 21 -8 8 24 Bolton 11 1 5 5 9 18 -9 8

Spanish BBVA La Liga Table P Team P W D L F A GD Pts Real Madrid 8 5 3 0 18 2 16 18 1 2 Celta de Vigo 8 5 3 0 17 8 9 18 Barcelona 8 6 0 2 17 11 6 18 3 Atl Madrid 8 5 1 2 12 4 8 16 4 Villarreal 8 5 1 2 13 7 6 16 5 6 Dep. Coruña 8 3 4 1 14 9 5 13 7 Eibar 8 3 4 1 11 7 4 13 Valencia 8 3 3 2 7 5 2 12 8 Espanyol 8 4 0 4 10 17 -7 12 9 10 Real Betis 8 3 2 3 8 12 -4 11 11 Getafe 8 3 1 4 10 8 2 10 Sp. de Gijón 8 2 3 3 10 11 -1 9 12 13 Sevilla 8 2 3 3 8 12 -4 9 14 Ath Bilbao 8 2 2 4 10 12 -2 8 15 Rayo Vallecano 8 2 1 5 8 17 -9 7 16 Real Sociedad 8 1 3 4 6 9 -3 6 17 Málaga 8 1 3 4 3 7 -4 6 18 Levante 8 1 3 4 6 15 -9 6 19 Las Palmas 8 1 2 5 6 13 -7 5 20 Granada CF 8 1 2 5 8 16 -8 5

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SPAIN v ENGLAND Spieth & Day give McIlroy“a sense of IN ALICANTE hunger again” THE Northern Irishman, 26, has admitted that 2015 was a “lost year” after losing his world number one ranking after being side-lined with a broken ankle suffered while playing football with friends.

After finishing a distant fourth behind winner Spieth at the Masters in April and then sharing ninth spot - five adrift of the American - at the US Open, McIlroy missed The Open Championship at St Andrews in July with his injury. He did not play again until the season’s final major, the US PGA Championship in the middle of August, where he was 17th - 11 shots behind Australian winner Day, who finished on a record 20 under par.

McIlroy, a four-time major winner says “seeing Jordan Spieth & Jason Day winning has definitely given me that sense of hunger again. They make me want to work harder, hit more balls, and try to keep getting better.”

FOOTBALL fans especially, and even those who are not really that much into football, are in for a treat, as it has recently been announced that England will meet Spain this coming November for a friendly UEFA European Champions 2016 preparation match.

The game will take place, so long as Spain qualify for the championships, at the José Rico Pérez stadium in Alicante instead of Madrid’s famous Santiago Bernabeu and will be held on the 13th November The two international teams have met previously on 23 occasions, the last being on 11 February 2009 in Seville, when England were

defeated 2-0 by goals from David Villa and Fernando Llorente. England have already qualified for the Euro 2016 tournament after winning 6-0 against San Marino, with Spain leading their group but have the same number of points as Slovakia, who are in second place and have three games left to play.

Tickets went on sale on Wednesday 21 October via the www.rfef.es and www.sefutbol. comwebsites from 12pm. Prices range from 20 to 60 euro. Tickets will be available to the general public from the Rico Pérez stadium ticket office from Thursday 5 November until Thursday 12 November.

Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day

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BUTTON STAYS Jenson Button confirms he will continue to race for McLaren next year, ending any speculation that the 35-year-old would retire at the end of the season

I can still beat Hamilton Nico Rosberg says he has not given up hope of beating Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton ROSBERG currently trails the defending champion by 66 points with only four races left this season but the young German says “I’m not backing down and in my mind it’s not over yet”. Second-placed Rosberg has won only three grand prix this season to Hamilton’s nine, added: “The gap on Lewis is quite big. But the way the whole team has performed this year - from the factories to the garage - has been just incredible. I have the car I just need to get back to the top step – but I think I can do it.”

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T has been widely reported that Button who was considering his future was about to call time on his racing career with McLaren following the disastrous year he has suffered but the 35-year-old has now confirmed he will stay with the team and will see out the end of his contract.

McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said an option to end his contract “became an irrelevance” once he was sure Button was “as committed and focused as ever”. Button, who has been with McLaren since 2010, has refused to say anything concrete about his future. But the McLaren statement made it clear that he would be retained on the terms of his original contract, which dictates a pay rise from €9.3m (£6.9m) to €14m(£10.3m) next season.

Dennis added that Button’s “wealth of experience makes him a massively valuable asset to our team - he is also supremely fit and as super-fast as ever”.

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McLaren have had a difficult season this year and are currently placed in ninth out of 10 teams in the constructors’ championship with little prospect of improvement in the remaining five races.

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TWO MINDS Button said: “Over the past month or so I have done quite a lot of thinking, and it is no secret that I was at one point in two minds about my future. But I have been a McLaren driver for six seasons now, and in that time I have got to know Ron very well. He and I have had some very good chats these past few weeks, and during those chats it has become clear to me that Ron is both utterly determined and uniquely equipped to lead our team through its current difficulties to great successes in the future. This gives me great confidence, and it is for that reason that, together, he and I have decided to continue

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NEW PIRELLI DEAL DONE, SAYS BERNIE ECCLESTONE

The $16 million Dollar Man HE’S lost just five matches all year, fallen two sets short of winning all four Grand Slams in 2015, and has nearly double the ranking points of his nearest rival, Andy Murray. So it is little wonder that after securing his 57th career singles title in Shanghai last week with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Shanghai Masters, Djokovic has become the first player in professional tennis to surpass $16 million in prize money in a season, according to the ATP World Tour.

Rafael Nadal held the previous prize money record in a season - $14.5m in 2013 - but Djokovic has easily surpassed this.

The 28-year-old Serb’s career earnings now stands at $88.7million with seven ATP tournaments to go, including next month’s Paris Masters and World Tour finals in London. Unfortunately this still trails $6million behind Roger Federer’s total of $94.7 million, but he’s closing in on the Swiss star fast.

FORMULA 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he has “done a deal” with Pirelli to continue as the sport’s tyre supplier.

Ecclestone has always been close to Pirelli, so it’s not unexpected that he would back the Italian company over Michelin who haven’t worked in F1 since 2006, but the news came as something of a surprise to the FIA -- it’s their job, not Ecclestone’s, to confirm who gets the deal.

The contract extension sees Pirelli continue as suppliers till 2019

Tattersalls Millions FOR a select few there is no such word as recession and this was never more evident than at the Tattersalls premiere yearling sale held in Newmarket last week.

Sales hit record levels with an excess of 80 million guineas (£84m) splashed out on 372 horses. The three day event concluded with a record turnover setting a new benchmark for what was already the highest grossing sale in European auction history.

Trade on the final day saw a total of 124 lots sell for 24,375,000 guineas. This took the three day totals to 372 lots sold for 82,744,500 guineas, an increase of 4% on last year’s figures.

Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale - the undisputed king of European yearling sales where buyers come year after year in search of the best thoroughbred’s money can buy ends breaking sales figure yet again

BARRIER There were six lots that broke the million guineas barrier and 37 that sold for 500,000 guineas or more.

As you would imagine the players in this high stakes game were of course the Arabians, the Chinese and the Irish.

The leading individual buyer at the sale was John Magnier of Coolmore Stud with 10 yearlings purchased for a total of 8.885m guineas.

John Ferguson, buying on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai, bought 23 yearlings for a total of 8.4m guineas.

Al Shaqab Racing, however, the racing opera-

tion of Sheikh Joaan al-Thani of Qatar, bought bloodstock worth 8.9m guineas through a variety of agents, including a Frankel colt

through trainer John Gosden, for 725,000 gns. The top lot on the three day event was made by John Magnier (above) and his Cool-

more partners. With the stunning filly by DUBAWI purchased for 2.1 million guineas, become the highest priced yearling sold in the world this year.

She is out of SADLER’S WELLS mare LOVEISALLYOUNEED who is a full sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner YESTERDAY and three-time Classic placed QUARTER MOON. In second place was STREET CRY sister to the Group 2 Middleton Stakes winner and Oaks runner-up SECRET GESTURE the daughter of the DANEHILL mare SHASTYE was purchased by bloodstock agent Charlie Gordon-Watson for 800,000 guineas.

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Fascinating Rock wins Champion Stakes

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ASCINATING Rock was a surprise winner of the QIPCO Champion Stakes last week but a meritorious one judged on the clock. His overall time was good – one of the best of the 2015 season – and he won decisively for all that there might have been some excuses for his nearest rivals.

A position a few lengths off the good pace set by Jack Hobbs’ pacemaker Maverick Wave was close to optimum for Fascinating Rock, while Found came from further back (and did not get an entirely clear run) and Jack Hobbs himself went on soon enough on turning in. The last-named’s finishing speed was the only one of the principals’ to dip below 100. Nonetheless, a sectional rating of 127 for Fascinating Rock speaks for itself and represents a major turn-around in fortunes for a horse that had been unplaced at Windsor only two starts previously.

Found has won only once this year but is one of the best fillies in training, as her second in the Irish version of this race also underlines. There was no Frankel again this year, but the standard set by him in this race is unlikely to be attained again any time soon. Judged on more usual Group 1 terms, the 2015 Champion Stakes was an up-to-scratch contest, even if wider form still has Jack Hobbs marginally the best horse in it.

Fascinating Rock was returned at odds of 10-1.

Frankie Dettori’s Sports Personality of the Year odds slashed

TOP 5 QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY MOMENTS QIPCO British Champions Day returned to Ascot on Saturday 17th October and as preparations continue, here we look at the best moments from the previous four meetings 1. FRANKEL - 2012 QIPCO CHAMPION STAKES The unbeaten legendary Frankel completed his race career with victory in the Champion Stakes on British Champions Day in 2012. A crowd of 32,000 was there to cheer him home, a modern day autumn flat racing record in the UK. Despite losing several lengths at the start of the race, he quickly made up the ground and beat the previous year’s victor Cirrus des Aigles by one and three-quarter lengths. The ground was more testing than Frankel was used to, but he proved himself a true champion to emerge victorious once again.

2. NOBLE MISSION - 2014 QIPCO CHAMPION STAKES Noble Mission started as the 7/1 fourth choice in the betting for the QIPCO Champion Stakes. His rivals included Cirrus des Aigles, Ruler of the World, Al Kazeem and Free Eagle. Running on heavy ground, Noble Mission was sent into the lead from the start and set the pace from Al Kazeem. As the field entered the straight, many of the fancied runners were struggling, and the race evolved into a struggle between Noble Mission and Al Kazeem. Noble Mission rallied in the final strides to win by a neck.

3. EXCELEBRATION - 2012 QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES This impressive horse took the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in decisive fashion, beating Cityscape by three lengths. The win came following his second place to the great Frankel the year before – a position he was all too familiar with. In this contest, he finally escaped Frankel’s shadow. This win took Excelebration’s record to eight wins, four seconds, and a third, from 14 starts. At the end of 2012, he was ranked as the joint-third-best horse in the world alongside Black Caviar, behind only Frankel and Cirrus des Aigles.

4. FAME AND GLORY - 2011 QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS LONG DISTANCE CUP Fame and Glory lived up to his name during his career – particularly in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. However, he really showed his prowess in the inaugural Long Distance Cup in 2011. Having decided the early pace in the race was not to the horse’s liking, Jamie Spencer drove into the lead and kicked clear of his rivals at the top of the Ascot straight. Despite challenges from Opinion Poll and Colour Vision, Fame and Glory pulled it out of the bag once again to win by a length and a quarter.

WILLIAM Hill have cut the odds of Frankie Dettori winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year to 25/1 from 100/1 following his win at Europe’s richest race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, on Golden Horn, The Epsom Derby winner he rode, in June.

This win is a remarkable return to the limelight for Dettori, who fell out of favour with influential owners Godolphin (Sheikh Mohammed’s racing operation) and served a ban for cocaine abuse in 2012. “Frankie Dettori is the bane of bookmakers and he costs us a fortune every time he rides a winner.

Plenty of punters are already backing him to win Sports Personality,” said William Hill spokesman Jon Ivan-Duke.

5. DANCING RAIN - 2011 QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS FILLIES AND MARES STAKES Dancing Rain led the 2011 Fillies and Mares Stakes from start to finish under a fantastic ride by Johnny Murtagh. Having won the Investec Oaks at Epsom, and the German equivalent during the summer, she rounded off the year in impressive fashion at Ascot - marking herself as a true champion. Beginning the race at 6/1, she set a steady pace in the front of the field before upping the tempo and leaving her rivals trailing behind.

She proved herself a class above the others on the day, beating secondplaced Bible Belt by two lengths.

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Could Craig Joubert be the most hated man in Scotland?

THERE has been a huge backlash to Scotland’s controversial exit from the Rugby World Cup. Scotland were agonisingly close to being the only Northern Hemisphere team in the World Cup semi-finals, but this was brought to an abrupt end when South African referee Craig Joubert awarded a penalty to Australia - which replays show should not have been given.

To make matters worse at the final whistle knowing he had made a mistake Joubert sprinted for the tunnel, much to the annoyance to the rugby world.

Several high-profile rugby names have reacted angrily to the referee with Matt Dawson leading the way, while a petition has now been created to ban him from Scotland.

Richie Burnett given 18-month ban after positive cocaine test FORMER world darts champion has been banned for 18 months after testing positive for cocaine.

Welshman Burnett, 48, won the British Darts Organisation (BDO) title in 1995 but was removed from the 2015 PDC World Championship for “personal reasons” which can now be revealed as a failed drug test. He appealed against an 18-month ban, which runs from 3 November 2014 to 2

May 2016, but this has been dismissed.

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) said Burnett was suspended from all sports for 18 months, and an appeal against the ban had been rejected. Burnett would normally have received a two-year suspension, but this was reduced because of mitigating circumstances he offered to the anti-doping tribunal.