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Features Looking Back on 2010 The Future of the Music Industry Valberg Fashion Chalet Chic Guides Restaurants, Pubs & Events

Food Restaurant Reviews & Recipes Art & Culture Local Exhibitions Lifestyle & Health How to Reach the Big O Every Time!

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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? Wine Tour: Bellet

One of the country’s oldest wine regions is right on our doorstep.

The French Alps

Everything you need to hit the slopes this season.

Perched Villages Take a journey into the past with this medieval villages tour.

Horse Riding

Time to saddle up and go bush.

Caves

Enjoy an eerie tour of the magical caves near Grasse.

Castles

The Riviera’s rich history is revealed through it’s breathtaking castles.

Isola

Isola 2000’s enviable ski record and notable sunshine have helped to put this resort on the map.

Wine Tour: Les Arcs sur Argens

Go straight to the source of the region’s best wines.

Recipes - Lifestyle - Restaurant Reviews -

Climbing the Riviera

It’s time to chalk up and conquer that mountain!

Ski Italy Head over the border for a no-frills, Olympic-class skiing holiday.

Courcheval

The Monaco of ski resorts can be experienced on a budget!

Mougins

Discover for yourself why this is the most famous gastronomic village in the French Riviera.

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Editor’s Welcome

Happy New Year everybody! I hope you all en-

joyed a fantastic holiday season. It didn’t snow here in Nice as I had hoped in December, but we’ve still got a few months left, so I’ll keep my fingers crossed. There’s plenty of snow everywhere else though, especially Valberg, which features in this month’s Fashion Page and Feature Article. Even if you aren’t into skiing and boarding, I strongly suggest you take the time to visit the snow this season. It truly is magical.

So we bid farewell to 2010 with an article looking back on all the major news headlines of the year. Quite a few parts of the world were rocked by natural disasters, reminding us how lucky we really are to live in this beautiful and safe part of the world.

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Tania Tanti Recipes from the Riviera

As always, we love food here at That’s Nice, so this month we review two new restaurants that are great for winter dining. And chef Tania has come up with a 3-course, hearty winter feast that even the most kitchen-inept can prepare!

Tris Kayo Essential Guide

Linda Pickering Book Reviews

We’ve got a new sex educator and counsellor on board for our Lifestyle & Health page, and this month she tackles the all-important issue of how to achieve the big O every time. Guys, this article is as much for you as the ladies! And we also take a look back at some of the major health stories of 2010.

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Sarah Bartlett Horoscopes

It’s pretty quiet around the Riviera in January, but there is still a host of concerts and entertainment to keep away the boredom. Check out our Riviera Events page for details.

Fiona Chan Health & Lifestyle

Our other feature article focuses on the future of the music industry, a timely piece given that Cannes is hosting the world’s largest music conference this January. The good news is it’s not all doom and gloom, as the big record companies would have us believe. The future, in fact, looks very bright for both artists and their fans. I enjoyed writing the article, so I hope you enjoy reading it.

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JANUARY 2011 N°21 This month:

06 FEATURE ARTICLE

Looking back at the major stories that made the headlines in 2010.

08 TRAVEL HOTSPOT

Just a short drive from Nice lies Valberg, one of France’s oldest and most picturesque ski villages.

09 FEATURE ARTICLE

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This month, Cannes hosts the world’s largest music conference MIDEM. It’s the perfect time to delve into the world of music and see what the next decade has in store!

10 RESTAURANT REVIEWS

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Dying for a great pizza? Well, we think we’ve found what you’re looking for at La Pizza on the bustling rue Massena in Nice. We also get cozy indoors at the Baroque inspired Caffé Bianco.

11 FOOD GUIDE

Your comprehensive guide to eating out in Nice. We only recommend the best!

12 THE FASHION PAGE

This month is all about Chalet Chic! Head to the mountains in style this snow season.

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14 MAPS OF NICE

Three detailed maps of the city plus directions to some of the best locations in town!

15 LIVE MUSIC & LIVE SPORTS GUIDES

There’s Live music every night of the week throughout Nice, so who are you going to see?

16 LIFESTYLE

How to achieve the big O every time, health highlights of 2010, and this month’s Did you Know?.

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17 RECIPES

It’s time for some heart-warming feel-good dishes, so here’s a 3-course, easy-to-prepare feast that is sure to warm the cockles.

22 CINEMA

18 ART & CULTURE, BOOK REVIEWS

What’s hitting the big screen in France this January?

19 RIVIERA EVENTS

Bringing you the top 10 albums of 2010, the 10 best albums of all time, January concerts in France, and more!

Highlighting this month’s best exhibitions and some New Year reads.

Your comprehensive list of the January Riviera events.

20 PUB GUIDE

A selection of the best bars in Nice, PLUS your New Year’s Eve Party Guide!

21 LIVE MUSIC & LIVE SPORTS

There’s live music every night of the week in Nice. Who are you going to see? Plus, a guide to this month’s televised sporting events.

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MUSIC NEWS

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FUSION

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GAMES

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HOROSCOPES

Your gay-friendly guide to Nice, plus we highlight the European Gay Ski Week.

Take some time out with our NYE quiz, sudoku, word puzzle and spot the difference.

What do the stars have in store for you in January?

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Looking Back

The moments that defined the year 2010

Earthquakes, wildfires, plane crashes … the headlines in 2010 were filled with natural and man-made disasters. Of course, there have been some good-news stories throughout the year, with incredible advances in both health and science. But overall, the world took a bit of a beating in 2010. Here are some of the top stories in case you missed it…

January

1st A suicide bomber kills around 95 people and injures over 100 at a volleyball game in northwest Pakistan.

3rd The U.S. and the U.K. close their embassies in Yemen because of terrorist threats from AlQaeda. Military action prevents the attack, however a suicide bomber on the Christmas Day ’09 flight to Detroit is tied to the terrorist organization in Yemen.

4nd The tallest man-made structure to date, the

Halabja, which killed 5,000 Kurds.

25th Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after take-off from Beirut, killing all 9O people on board.

February

3rd A new world record is set when the sculpture L’Homme qui marche I by Albert Giacometti is sold in London for 65 million pounds.

12th-28th The 2010 Winter Olympics are held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada. Canada wins the highest number of gold medals at the games, while the US wins for the overall number of medals.

27th One of the largest earthquakes in recorded history hits Chile. The 8.8-magnitute quake triggers a tsunami over the Pacific and kills almost 500 people.

March 10th Teen heartthrob of the 1980’s, Corey Haim,

Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is officially opened.

12th Haiti is dealt a catastrophic blow when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes 10 miles southwest of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Over 230,000 people die, while the country’s parliament and major infrastructure collapse. By January 14th, international aid starts pouring in with the call to improve Haiti’s crumbling infrastructure and lift it from it’s position as the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

25th “Chemical Ali” – Ali Hassan al-Majid – cousin of and former aid to Saddam Hussein is executed in Iraq for his role in a poisonous gas attack on 6

dies at the age of 38. Most famous for his role in The Lost Boys (1987), Corey was in-and-out of rehab for most of the 90’s, and died from pneumonia and an enlarged heart.

19th Elinor Smith, one of the youngest pioneers of aviation, dies aged 99 years. Elinor is famous for a number of achievements in her life, including a stunt in 1928 in which she flew her plane under four bridges along New York’s East River – a feat that has never been repeated. In 1930, her flying peers voted her the best female pilot, beating Amelia Earhart. At age 89 she flew an experimental C33 Raytheon Agate in Virginia.

29th Moscow is the target of two female suicide bombers, who kill at least 39 people in separate subway station attacks.

APRIL

1st Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson are inducted into the Hall of Fame at New York’s Apollo Theatre.

4th A 7.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico and California and kills two people.

5th Wikileaks releases a video from 2007 showing the killing of two Reuter’s news staff and civilians

by US Military in Baghdad Iraq.

7th A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

8th Scientists say Glacier National Park has lost two more of its glaciers to global warming.

10th The President of Poland, Lech Kaczynski, is killed when the airplane he is travelling in crashes in thick fog in western Russia. The death toll totals 96.

13th A massive glacier breaks off and plunges into a lake in Peru, sparking a 23-metre high tsunami wave that destroys a nearby town.

13th A Chinese bulk carrier runs aground off the Australian coast of Queensland, causing widespread damage to the Great Barrier Reef. It is likely to be the biggest clean-up operation ever undertaken there.

14th A 6.9-magnitutde earthquake rocks the remote Chinese Province of Qinghai, killing around 2,000 people and injuring more than 10,000.

15th Air travel is disrupted in northwest Europe as the Icelandic volcano, known as E12, erupts and throws volcanic ash several kilometres up in the atmosphere.

20th One of the largest oil spills in history occurs as the Deep-water Horizon oil platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico. 11 people are killed. The oil flow is eventually stopped on July 15th, but not before it releases about 4.9 million barrels of crude oil into the gulf. BP admits responsibility.

20th Apple releases the iPad tablet, selling 3 million in just 80 days.

MAY 5th The Picasso painting, “Nude, Green Leaves & Bust” sells for a record-breaking $105m at a Christie’s auction.

7th Scientists suggest that Neanderthals and humans may have interbred, and that up to 4% of the DNA of people from Eurasia has been contributed

by Neanderthals.

his second in a row and his third title in the race.

26th Wikileaks releases ‘Afghan War Diary’ – over 92,000 internal reports about the US-led involvement in the Afghan war.

29th The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan is hit by heavy monsoon rains causing widespread flooding and killing over 1,600 people, while displacing more than one million civilians.

Meanwhile, an Airbus 321 crashes during the stormy weather killing all 152 people on board.

29th UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee removes Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands from its list of endangered World Heritage Sites.

AUGUST

12th Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771 crashes on a Libyan airport runway killing 103 people on board.

The sole survivor was a 9-year-old Dutch boy.

20th Five paintings worth €100million are stolen from the Modern Art Museum in Paris.

22nd 158 people are killed when an Air India Flight overshoots the runway in Mangalore, killing 158 and leaving 8 survivors. An inquiry finds pilot error as the cause of the crash.

28th Gary Coleman, who played Arnold Jackson in the TV sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, dies of a brain haemorrhage at age 42.

29th Actor Dennis Hopper dies of prostate cancer aged 74.

JUNE

11th The 2010 FIFA World Cup begins in South Africa, and 30 days later is won by Spain.

13th The U.S. finds more than $1 trillion in mineral resources (iron, copper, gold, and lithium) in the mountains of Afghanistan. It exceeds all expectations and could drastically improve the country’s economy and the outcome of the war.

17th At least 200 people die and 100,000 people flee as street fighting between ethnic Kyrgyz and minority Uzbeks escalates in Kyrgyzstan. Neighbouring Uzbekistan is forced to close its border.

By June 24th, the death toll rises to 2,000.

JULY

3rd America’s Serena Williams wins the women’s Wimbledon final – her 13th Grand Slam title.

4th Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins the men’s Wimbledon title, making it his 8th major title win.

8th History is made when the Solar Impulse completes the first 24-hour flight by a solar powered plane.

9th The Vatican issues a decree making the “attempted ordination of women” a grave crime in ecclesiastical law equivalent to child sex abuse.

15th The U.S. agrees to swap captured spies with Russia.

17th 30 bottles of champagne believed to pre-date the French Revolution are found on the Baltic seabed off the coast of Finland, making it possibly the world’s oldest drinkable champagne.

24th A stampede at a German music festival, dubbed the Love Parade, kills 21 and wounds more than 500 people.

25th Alberto Contador wins the Tour de France,

5th Widespread drought and wildfires are crippling Russia, prompting president Vladimir Putin to ban the export of grains. At least 52 people die in the 800 wildfires sweeping across the country.

9th Flight attendant Steven Slater slides into notoriety after a meltdown on a JetBlue flight in America, in which he announces over the plane’s public address system that he’s been verbally abused by a passenger, is quitting his job, grabs a beer, then deploys and slides down the evacuation slide. He goes on to make appearances on ‘Larry King Live’, ‘The Today Show’ and ‘Good Morning America’.

10th The World Health Organisation declares the H1N1 influenza pandemic is over.

SEPTEMBER

1st Greece brings into force a smoking ban.

3rd The U.K.’s Royal Mail launches the first intelligent postage stamp.

3rd A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Christchurch, New Zealand, causing widespread damage but no deaths.

NOVEMBER

4th An Aero Caribbean flight crashes in central Cuba, killing all 68 people board. The cause of the crash is still being investigated, however initial reports suggest bad weather may be to blame.

13th After 15 years of house arrest, Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is released.

17th The public are informed of Prince William’s engagement to Kate Middleton, eight years after the couple first met.

23rd North Korea fires artillery shells at a South Korean island, killing two soldiers. It is one of the heaviest attacks on its neighbour since the Korean War ended in 1953.

23rd More than 300 people are killed and hundreds injured after a stampede breaks out among crowds taking part in a water festival in the Cambodian capital.

28th Wikileaks begins releasing the ‘United States Diplomatic Cables’.

december

2nd Former US vice president Dick Cheney faces bribery charges in Nigeria.

2nd Russia wins the right to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, while Qatar takes the honour for the 2022 games, sparking disbelief and outrage in the UK. 3rd Nissan starts selling the LEAF, one of the first mass-market electric cars.

5th The corpse of a partially eaten 70-year-old female German tourist washes up on an Egyptian beach, believed to have been killed by sharks in the fifth attach this week. Two days later, Israel denies claims the shark attacks were orchestrated by its intelligence agency Mossad.

OCTOBER

13th The world watches in anticipation as 33 miners are brought back to the surface, after a mine explosion near Copiapo, Chile, trapped them 700 metres underground for a record 69 days.

19th The French government’s plan to raise the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 provokes a one-day strike throughout the country, leading to widespread protests, gas shortages, blockaded roads, and closed schools.

22nd A new record for the longest continuous human occupation of space is achieved, with the International Space Station being continuously inhabited for 3641 days.

25th Over 400 people are killed and hundreds are missing after an earthquake and tsunami hit off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

25th Mount Merapi, a volcano near central Java in Indonesia, erupts, killing at least 240 people and leaving hundreds missing.

27th Wikileaks releases the ‘Iraq War Logs’ – almost 400,000 Army field reports.

5th Floods and subsequent landslides in Columbia kill 174 people and leave 1.5 million homeless.

8th The Swiss Solar Impulse remains in the air for 24 hours, setting a record for a solar powered craft.

9th Residents in the Australian city of Queanbeyan are ordered to evacuate. They are the latest victims of widespread floods occurring in eastern parts of the country.

11th Eight fatal cases of H1N1 Swine Fly are confirmed in the U.K. 15th The mummified remains of the head of King IV of France are discovered in the garage of a French retiree.

15th Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is voted TIME magazine’s 2010 Person of the Year.

Wikileaks’ Julian Assange takes top place in the reader’s poll.

16th The European Court of Human Rights rules that Ireland’s ban on abortion in life-threatening cases is illegal.

22nd U.S. president Barack Obama signs a bill ending the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of discriminating against openly gay people in the military.

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VALBERG

Picture: Valberg Tourism

alberg is a picture-perfect ski resort, boasting a reputation for sunshine, environmentally friendly practices and an authentic, French village feel. It may be only 1.5 hours away from Nice, and easily warrants a day trip, but this is one resort where I would gladly park myself for a few days. Romantic, adventurous, family friendly, and picturesque, Valberg shines amongst the snowy slopes of the Mercantour National Park. Cassandra

The Valberg – Beuil – Les Launes ski area was established in 1936, making it one of the first in France. Unlike some of its neighbours, there’s been no shabby 1970’s restoration or architectural disasters; rather the village has maintained its original alpine charm.

The whole resort is bathed in sunshine and dotted with patches of pine forest.

What struck me about Valberg is it’s overwhelming emphasis on ecology and 21st century vision. It has continued to expand and improve, and all with minimal impact to the environment.

The number of lifts has steadily increased over time, and it now boasts the only high-speed quad chair lift in the Alpes Maritimes.

In 2006, a new reservoir was constructed to help water the 350 snow canons that cover 85% of the runs. And in 2007, a new 520-metre drop slope was created from the top of the Dreccia down to the Barzes ski area. The resort now features some 52 pistes, totalling 95 kilometres. The lift system can accommodate up to 22,200 people per hour.

Unlike many resorts, Valberg is not heaving with tourists or daytrippers. It attracts couples and families looking to enjoy the relaxed surroundings. The resort is open 12 months of the year, and lures many people from the bustling crowded Riviera coast.

It is therefore cheaper than some of the larger, neighbouring resorts, as the businesses aren’t purely reliant on winter trade.

The resort is part of the Valberg-Beuil ski domain and offers around 90 kilometres of pisted skiing. The lifts extend from 1430 metres to 2100 metres, but you can’t ski this length in a single run. Most pistes give you around 300 to 400 metres of descent.

The wide, shady pistes make for beautiful, picturesque skiing and boarding, and also helps to preserve snow later in the season.

With a majority of red and blue runs, Valberg is best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders. But with six well-positioned black runs, the advanced are catered for as well. There are also a number of runs for beginners. One of the most respected ski schools can be found here, and Valberg is the first Southern Alps ski resort to receive the “Family Plus” award, which means there are plenty of things to do for the kids.

If hurtling down the slopes on skis or a snowboard isn’t adventure enough, there is an impressive number of activities on offer. Ice climbing, ice karting, quad bikes and snowmobiling are available for reasonable prices. After you’ve exerted all that energy, you can relax in a Turkish bath, sauna, spa or massage chair at Les Mélèzes.

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Valberg is a very ecologically conscious resort, with initiatives like subsidized compost bins for residents, recycling, a farm produc-

ers guide, eco-friendly cleaning products, and an energy representative to help reduce the resort’s impact on global warming. It is inspiring to see such an attitude in this often environmentally ignorant part of the world.

As the resort is geared more towards families, there’s not really an après ski scene. But apero can be enjoyed at Le Bar G, a nice lounge bar that is also open at night. There are two pubs, Le Yeti and Le Blanche, which are worth visiting. And eating out is cheaper than you’d expect. We enjoyed a fabulous pizza at Les Terrasses du Soleil – one of the few restaurants that serve meals, albeit a limited menu, throughout the whole day. Other recommended restaurants include Le Tremplin - with traditional mountain food like fondue, raclette and tartiflette; Les Mélèzes – a gastronomic restaurant and therefore higher in the price range; Le Schuss – for a quick snack and apero; and Le KL – for plat du jours, panini’s and sandwiches.

There is a free shuttle bus that operates within the village, and don’t forget the 1€ bus service from Nice!

Accommodation is reasonable, and I would recommend staying at one of the B&B chalets in the village. We visited La Croix chalet, beautifully perched just above the village with a spectacular 180° view of the main centre, the slopes and the Alps beyond. At just 79€ per room per night, this is a great alternative to impersonal hotel accommodation, and cheaper than renting an entire chalet.

So, if you are looking for a little peace and tranquillity in your winter escape or skiing adventure, then Valberg could be just the place. It’s a unique resort in the winter wonderland that is the Southern Alps!

THE FUTURE OF MUSIC This month, some of the world’s biggest players in the music business will gather in Cannes for the industry’s largest trade fair – MIDEM. Since it’s inception in 1967, MIDEM has confronted a number of issues, no doubt the most challenging being the rise of the internet and illegal downloading. While record companies battle to maintain their power and monopoly, other key professionals are slowly unlocking the potential of this new era. The challenge this year, as every year, is how to make money while maximizing new technology? And it appears the good news is that we, the fans and the musicians, look set to become key players in the game.

When MP3 music downloads, both legal (iTunes) and illegal (P2P networks) pummelled CD sales into the ground, there was confusion and panic among the record companies.

Their response – to shut the downloads down, through government policing like France’s three-strikes HADOPI law. But P2P accounts for only 20% of illegal downloading and is proving difficult to pursue. Legal action against sites like LimeWire also appears fruitless. There is no denying it, the music industry is changing, and the only chance of survival is to go with it.

So, rather than focusing on how to prevent losing money through the internet, industry professionals finally have a clear plan as to how they can make money using the internet. And the future looks exciting for the people at its core.

First, let’s start at the beginning. Music today is increasingly available as digital files that you download onto your computer and put onto devices like iPod’s etc. You can also stream music on demand. So you rarely actually own any music. This is nothing new however; music has always been available for free through radio and television. But now, more than ever, it’s harming record company sales. We’ve all heard the call to obedience: “stop illegal downloading, you’re killing the music industry”. But I don’t think so. I think the record companies are just losing their monopoly and can no longer maintain corporate greed. Just look at CDs – they are now far less expensive and have become an affordable commodity for all. The fact is the CD will never be the music industry’s biggest money earner, ever again. And that’s ok. As the CEO of Decibel in the UK, Gregory Kris, says, “due to increased accessibility to the market, music itself will start to commoditise. Revenues from the digital market will increase, and consumers will be replaced by brands and corporations as the purchasers of music” (MIDEM).

One of the biggest purchasers of music today is the gaming industry, due to the success of games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, as well iPhone games and sound tracks. As Radiohead frontman Trent Reznor says, “For musicians it’s a good thing because it diversifies the way they can make money while CD sales shrink. And

it’s always a good thing when you are making money from more than one thing” (BBC). In fact some bands are selling more music and making more money like this than through traditional CD releases. But debate continues as to how much record companies should be receiving in loyalties, and according to Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman, “The amount being paid to the music industry through these games … is far too small”.

Another avenue where musicians and record labels are set to make their money is through live concerts. Joonas Pekkanenco, founder of GigsWiz in Finland, believes that in the next five years “live music will become by far the most important part of the global music industry” (MIDEM). What an exciting prospect. In terms of ticketing, Joonas says the most successful will be the ones who manage to involve the artists and fans in driving ticket sales online.

The key word in all of this is ‘online’, even when it comes to creating music. The cost of recording and producing a song has fallen dramatically. What used to cost a small fortune and had to be done in a professional recording studio can now be done in a bedroom on a laptop computer. Serious musicians, however, still need the skill and hardware of a professional set up.

Technology isn’t killing the recording industry; it’s just changing it, forcing the prices down and making it accessible to all. For example, recording professionals such as Cave Studios in Nice now do a lot of their work over the internet, offering mixing and mastering services to people anywhere in the world. Clients send their music to mixing-mastering-online.com where it is professionally mastered and sent back. This enables creative talent to emerge, without the big-budget backing of a record company. And it is all published through free internet sites such as YouTube and MySpace. The latter is said to host over 10 million acts alone, more than any music store could ever dream of holding.

But all this new technology has created an avalanche of music on the internet. How are fans supposed to sort through it all, how are the artists supposed to find their fans, and ultimately, how is the music industry supposed to make money? As Mike Mcready, CEO of Platinum Blue/Music Xray says, “If an artist can get attention they will be able to sell tickets to their shows, license songs to soundtracks and get money for endorsing products. The labels held the key to getting access to big opportunities but now the artists and their managers have to find other avenues” (Huffington Post). And this is where the fans are gaining power. There are a growing number of internet sites that enable fans to buy ‘shares’ in their favourite bands. Ivy Rise is the first UK band to raise the £100,000 needed to kick-start its career, while in France,

This January, Cannes hosts MIDEM - the largest music conference in the world. So what will be the hot topic this year?

What the coming decade has in store for the music industry, of course!

artist Gregoire has already proven the model works. Closer to home, and local artist David Zincke is working with sites like slicethepice. com, where fans can invest in his projects for as little as $1 to $25,000, and hellomusic.com, which collaborates with industry professionals.

If they like his music, they put it forward to advertising, production, TV and film companies.

These sites are free to join, and as David says, “what’s important here, is the artist decides”.

Another interesting avenue is musicxray.com which, in addition to each song, adds other information like lyrics, how many times it is mentioned on Twitter and in blogs, and how many times it is traded on P2P networks. This is crucial information for fans or agencies looking to invest in an artist. “Imagine you’re an advertising executive and you want to license a song for your next ad campaign. You want something that sounds like “Brown Sugar” by Rolling Stones, which has 130 beats per minute, has the words “Russian roulette” in the lyrics, that has at least a 50% chance of becoming successful in a particular market, that already has a growing number of fans and an available license. The filtering system at Music Xray will soon provide that level of detail and that level of filtering ability. It will be a revolution in how that part of the business operates.” Says Mr Mcready.

At this year’s MIDEM, MTV will be looking to pick up an original piece of music for the American adaptation of the series “Skins”, advertising agency Ogilvy is on the hunt for music that illustrates the smell of fabric conditioner Comfort for its upcoming international campaign, video game publisher Activision/Blizzard is scouting for tracks in various styles for the next version of its global hit DJ Hero, and communication agency Grey Group is seeking an original sound for the launch of a new product by Pantene and its accompanying US ad campaign.

Soon, these opportunities will not be limited to the privileged few who beat the odds and ‘made it’, gaining representation at these kinds of networking conferences. The window of opportunity will open for any talented artist who is smart enough to jump on the digital bandwagon.

So this is the future of music. There is no doubt that independent artists using new technologies have the best chance of succeeding in the music business of tomorrow. Record labels will still play their part, but they’ll be looking to invest in artists who’ve done the groundwork, established a strong fan base and defined their market. Their success will be created around an album rather than a one-hit-wonder, which can only create longevity around a musician’s career. The future is exciting, not dire. And success will be driven by the fans and the music, which is ultimately what it’s all about.

Cassandra Tanti

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Restaurant Reviews La Pizza

While I love eating gastronomic, intelligently delivered cuisine, sometimes I just feel like a good pizza. Not the super-thin, burnt crust kind with 3 slices of mushroom and a shrivelled olive in the middle. A proper, wood fired, topping-laden, cheesy pizza. And I found it, in a restaurant appropriately called, La Pizza.

Unbeknownst to me, La Pizza has been gathering a strong fan base for years now. I assume that has a lot to do with the fact it is conveniently located on the bustling, people-watching strip of rue Masséna – an area I tend to leave to the tourists. But, armed with a big appetite and little expectation, I was lead to this restaurant under the instruction of my friend that “it has the best pizzas in Nice”. Now, I know that what constitutes a good pizza varies from person to person. Personally, I am tired of eating ‘cardboard’ – flavourless, empty pizza’s that must be drowned in chilli oil to get some kind of reaction from my taste buds, and eaten entirely, often begrudgingly, just to feel full.

No, give me a pizza where the ingredients, not just the base, are the main feature.

Funnily enough, the selection of pizzas at La Pizza is quite small. But what you do get are the classics. One pizza is effectively half of a much larger pizza, and it is cooked in a wood fired oven. We tried the aubergine pizza, which came with a generous portion of thick chunks of aubergine set on a bed of gooey cheese, finished with fresh parsley and a flu-attacking amount of garlic. We also tried the pepperoni and the same standards applied – plenty of quality sausage and decadent, melted cheese. I didn’t even look for the chilli oil at this place. Another friend tried the veal schnitzel, which was served with spaghetti bolognaise and green salad. Be warned - these meals are not for the light hearted, or those watching their waste lines. But winter offers a great excuse to indulge!

The service, especially at this quiet time of year, was very attentive and friendly. The wine is reasonably priced and the heaters on the terrace are superb! Overall, I have to agree that these are some of the best pizzas I have tried in Nice, because clearly this restaurant and I share the same idea – that pizzas should have loads of fresh ingredients and above all, flavour!

Caffé Bianco

Caffé Bianco is a chic bistro restaurant that exudes a certain warmth and welcoming, making it a great place to spend cold winter days or nights. It offers a somewhat Parisian charm and a tempting menu, filled with classic favourites and delectable new experiences.

Caffé Bianco’s Baroque inspired interior, with its rose suede décor and photographic art, is complimented by classic mood lighting and fitting soul/jazz background music. The rustic menus also form part of the interior design, with unique ceiling to floor chalkboards duly positioned throughout the room. And their inscriptions underlie the real soul of this restaurant.

Indicative of good French cuisine are entrees of foie gras, artichoke and seafood. For mains, there is an impressive selection of meat, fish and pasta dishes – an assortment that should tempt many taste buds. I tried the duck breast, finished with a sticky honey glaze and cooked to perfection. Mains range between about 14€ and 22€, and it is clear that you are paying for fresh, local ingredients. The menu changes monthly and there are some great value ‘formulas’ as well as impressive plat do jours.

The wine list is perfectly French and offers a nice selection of Bourgogne and Côte du Rhone, as well as my favourite Côte du Broc. The service is as worthy of compliment as the cuisine, making this a well-rounded, enjoyable dining experience.

Overall, Caffé Bianco is a classic and elegant restaurant, with a young and modern spirit. It’s a hit with the locals, so be sure to make a reservation, because come 9pm this place is buzzing.

9 rue Chauvain, Nice.

04 93 13 45 12

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Editor’s Note: Our restaurant reviews are not paid for. The restaurants do not know they are being reviewed so we can give an honest assessment without bias. I hope you enjoy my recommendations as much as I enjoy discovering them!

Cassandra Tanti

Food Guide

Past Reviews l’Univers - Michelin Star 54 bld Jean Jeurés 04 93 62 32

Le Locale - Italian resto & deli 4 rue Rusca Nice Port 04 93 14 08 29

Snug & Cellar Nice’s only gastronomic pub has established a strong reputation for it’s dynamic changing tapas and quality à la carte menu. This is creative cuisine where every dish shines.

Nice’s only Gastronomic Pub

Food served every day, 12pm - 11pm Corner fur Droite & rue Rossetti Tel: 04 93 80 43 22

Cave de l’Origine - Wine Bar 3 rue Dalpozzo - 04 83 50 09 60

Rossetisserie - Roast meats 8 rue Mascoinat 04 93 76 18 80

Mangez Moi - Garden Restaurant 9 rue Blacas 04 93 87 54 71

Zen - Japanese -

27 rue d’Angleterre 04 93 82 41 20

Bistro Fromager - Fondue -

29 rue Benoit Bunico 04 93 13 07 83

11e Art - Contemporary -

11 rue Meyerbeer- 04 93 87 57 15

Darlington The Darlington is a chic, relaxed and fun bistro restaurant, morphing French and world cuisine. The emphasis is on fresh flavours, creatively delivered, and finished with a smile.

Cave Wilson - Wine Bar -

16 rue Gubernatis - 04 93 85 33 10

Darlington - Modern Bistro 11 rue Dellile - 04 93 87 92 32

Les Jardins du Capitole - French 52 Prom. des Anglais 04 93 44 78 81

Le Choucas - Fondue -

3 rue Place Vielle 04 93 62 13 44

Darlington www.darlington-bistro.com

Open Mon - Sat lunch, Fri - Sat dinner 11 rue Delille, Nice Tel: 04 93 87 92 32

Chez Juliette - French 1 rue Rosetti - 04 93926847

Le Pain à Table - Bakery Restaurant 1 rue St. François de Paul 04 93 62 94 32

Delhi Darbar - Indian -

Adonis

Authentic Lebanese

frog fresh & natural

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Situated on the picturesque rue Saint François de Paule, Adonis is an authentic Lebanese restaurant that combines the sophistication of European cuisine with the excitement of eastern spices.

14 ru Abbaye 04 93 01 45 68

Bellota House - Spanish -

19 rue de la Prefecture 04 93 68 61 83

Le Virginie - Seafood -

Place August Blanqui 0493551007

Snug - Gastro Pub -

Corner rue Droite & rue Rossetti

Giuseppe & Peppimo - Café/Resto Open lunch & dinner Mon - Sat 12 rue St François de Paule, Nice Tel: 04 93 62 30 88

Place Garibaldi

La Pierre Bise - Pierrade Restaurant 5 rue Barillerie 0493 53 44 94

Le Tire Bouchon - French -

Frog

The cuisine at Frog is an impressive show of beauty colliding with texture.

Think organic, fresh produce meets refined, comfortable dining. Throw in delicious cocktails and hand picked wines, and you have one of Nice’s most established and respected restaurants.

Open Tues - Sun, 7pm - 12am 3 rue Milton Robbins, Nice Tel: 04 93 85 85 65

ww.thatsnicemagazine.com

rue de la Prefecture 04 93 92 63 64

La Chaumiere - A-list Restaurant 384 bld de L’Observatoire 04 93 01 77 68

Adonis - Lebanese -

12 rue St Francois de Paule 04 93 62 35 02

Frog - Modern French -

65 rue Milton Robbins 04 93 85 85 65

Gloss - World Food -

16 rue Delile 04 93 81 71 87

L’Ybane - Lebanese -

1 rue de la Liberté 04 93 16 26 26

Caffé dell’ Arte - French Cours Saleya 04 93 62 30 37

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Chalet Chic Boots, 17€ KW

Jacket, 165€ Mademoiselle Boots, 95€ Mademoiselle

Heading to the mountains this winter? Stay cozy with vintage coats, comfortable jumper-dresses and super-cool boots. And you can’t beat classic, sexy dresses for an evening by the fire!

Chalet: La Croix, Valberg.

Jumper, 35€ Colette

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Jacket, 145€ Caprice

Jean-Paul Gaultier Dress, 95€ Caprice

Hat, 50€ Mademoiselle Tunic, 45€ Caprice

Dress, 250€ Carré Privé

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Lifestyle & Health Are you a faker? Achieve the big O every time!

Professional sex councellor and educator Fiona Chan explains how to achieve that elusive orgasm, every time you have sex!

Do you orgasm every time you have sex? If you are asking guys then the answer is going to be YES, but if you are asking ladies then we all know that the big O doesn’t happen every time, well at least not for most of us. In fact, more than 50% of women have never experienced an orgasm, and a large percentage just fake them. Is it only women who fake orgasms? Not anymore. Guys fake too! About 30 percent of young adult males have faked an orgasm, with reasons like: “I didn’t want her to see me go limp,” or “I was too drunk and tired.” Women’s excuses include “I was tired, bored, or it was hurting.”

Now, if you are one of those women who are faking, please stop right now. You are not doing anyone any favours, least of all you. You may feel as though you are protecting your partner’s ego but you are actually rewarding him for doing the wrong thing. There is no law that says all women must be orgasmic, but by faking you are not giving him the opportunity to truly learn how to be your great lover. So, here are some things to try: Practice , practice, practice. There is no one, surefire way to orgasm, but by learning precisely what it is that triggers orgasm for you, will allow you to carry this knowledge over to lovemaking with your partner.

So, practice through masturbation and find out where your sensitive spots are.

Indulge in foreplay. Women generally take 30-40 minutes to be fully aroused, according to the Kinsey report, which puts America’s national average time of thrusting with full erection after penetration at two and a half minutes. Without foreplay, that’s barely enough time to get any woman interested in sex, let alone have an orgasm! You can start thinking about sex during the day by sending each other kinky texts, this can put you in the mood before you even get into the bedroom.

Aphrodisiacs can help. Ginseng, horny goat weed, damiana, cinnamon, oysters, and figs are just some foods and supplements that may work. Alcohol can be a very positive aphrodisiac but a little too much and you can lose control of vital muscles.

Toys. Haven’t used a vibrator, don’t want to? Well, do you want an orgasm? Add toys for fun.

Lubricate, lubricate, lubricate. Men, only enter her when her vagina is fully lubricated, which is an indicator that she is ready for sexual intercourse. Use a lubricant when needed as dry sex is never fun.

Breathe. Don’t hold your breath. You may feel as though you will lose your orgasm but you won’t, just keep breathing and you will build up more and more sexual energy, which will create a better orgasm.

Healthy diet. It stands to reason that the better your diet, the better you feel and the more energy and enthusiasm you will have for sex.

Porn, erotica, visual & mental stimulation. Get creative and explicit, challenge yourself to create something hotter than before but dump the idea of being politically correct as there is no place here for that.

Exercise & Yoga. Yoga and exercise in general can benefit you by increasing your physical fitness and help with strength, flexibility and muscle control. Strengthening your pelvic muscles means stronger orgasms, or maybe orgasms, period. Pelvic floor exercises (also known as Kegels) aren’t just for chicks, they can give men stronger erections, greater stamina and more intense Os. First locate your pelvic muscles when you are next taking a leak, by stopping the flow of pee for a few seconds. Those internal muscles contracting are your pelvic muscles.

To exercise them, squeeze and hold the pelvic muscles for 3 seconds and release. Do it 5 more times. Repeat 3 times daily, and when that feels easy increase the reps until you can hold the squeeze for 10 seconds, 10-20 times in a row. Just like yoga class, work on keeping your breathing in sync with your squeezing. Combine long squeezes with short, rapid bursts. Maintain this exercise schedule for 6 weeks and you should start to notice the difference in the bedroom.

Now enjoy and go find your big O!

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HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS OF 2010 There has been some interesting news in the world of health this year. Here are some of the highlights, in case you missed it ….

Probably the biggest medical breakthrough this year was when Dr Craig Venter and his colleagues announced in May they had created the world’s first synthetic living cell. This self-replicating synthetic bacterial cell could unlock countless possibilities, including new vaccines.

“Wouldn’t it be nice to have something that actually blocked common colds or more importantly HIV”, he says. This incredible scientific feat is likely to lead to a new branch of science, while undoubtedly creating much debate about the ethics of ‘playing God’.

Another controversial announcement came from Australia, where researchers found that certain IVF techniques can affect the sex of the baby. Meanwhile, a new European study claimed to have developed a test that can pinpoint when menopause will begin. On the other end of the scale, an Australian study found that girls with older brothers started their periods later than those without.

Good news from the annual World Health Organisation statistics, with global child mortality rates continuing to fall. The number of cancer patients could also be dramatically reduced in coming years if a recent study proves correct. Research at Oxford University and other centres found that a daily 75mg dose of aspirin, the new ‘wonder drug’, could cut overall cancer deaths by at least a fifth.

A disturbing report from the Pentagon in July said that more army members were committing suicide than civilians – which hasn’t happened since the Vietnam War. Still in America, and a new Harvard study claimed that obesity is contagious. According to the research, which was based on 75,000 people, the longer a person stays in contact with overweight people, the more overweight they become.

And finally, you know that old bedtime rhyme, “good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite”? Well, it’s now more than just an affectionate bid goodnight. Bed bugs are back, and while America has been hardest hit, pest controllers are warning of a global pandemic. Apparently, we’ve grown complacent since the last great outbreak after World War II, and here’s the scary news … bed bugs aren’t just confined to the bed. They have a natural ability to stow away in luggage or sofas, even curtains and picture frames, and come out to feed when they find themselves close to someone sleeping! Twilight, step aside. There’s a new vampire in town.

Did you know?

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to loose weight, but you’re having trouble ignoring that pile of chocolate you just got for Christmas, then remember this. A new study from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that thinking about a specific food may make you want less of it. In the study, the scientists found that when people visualized themselves eating M&M’s piece-bypiece for 90 seconds (no less) without interruption, the temptation often subsided. Participants ate 25% less chocolate than those who used their imagination for a shorter amount of time and 50% less than those who thought about a different task altogether. I wonder if it works for booze and cigarettes?

Recipe’s from the Riviera

By Chef Tania Tanti

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN AND PARSNIP SOUP WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS & PANCETTA

Serves 4 1 large onion, chopped 225g cannellini (white) beans 3 cloves garlic, chopped 4 parsnips, peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped A couple sprigs of each parsley, thyme and rosemary 1 bay leaf 1.2 litres of prepared chicken stock 4 tbs olive oil Juice of half lemon Salt and cracked pepper to taste 6 shallots, peeled and finely sliced into rings 100g pancetta, thinly sliced

Method

First you need to soak the beans in cold water overnight, then boil for 30 minutes and leave to soak again for 2 hours (or just use tinned beans). Heat 2 tbs of olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and parsnip on a medium heat for 5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and drained beans, celery, herbs, bay leaf and seasoning, then pour in stock, bring to the boil and gently simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. When beans are tender, remove bay leaf and stalks from other herbs and liquidize with a hand blender, then add the lemon juice and the rest of the olive oil and check seasoning, set aside.

In a separate hot pan, fry the shallots and pancetta until crispy. Serve as a garnish on top of the hot soup with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.

BRAISED STEAK IN MADEIRA WITH 4 TYPES OF MUSHROOMS Serves 4 900g braising steak, cut into 4 thick slices 20g porcini mushrooms, dried 175g oyster mushrooms 110g shitake mushrooms 110g chestnut mushrooms 2 onions, peeled & chopped 275ml Madeira 1 heaped tbs plain flour 3 cloves garlic, chopped 40g butter 2 tbs olive oil 1 bay leaf A few sprigs of fresh thyme sprigs Salt & pepper to taste

Method

In a hot casserole dish or frying pan, fry the steaks and onions in a little oil until browned. Add the butter and flour and stir for 2 minutes. Add the Madeira and whisk until slightly thickened. If using a pan, transfer to a casserole dish. Add the mushrooms, garlic and soaking juice from the porcini mushrooms, the thyme and bay leaf and season. Cover and cook at 180°C for 2 hours. Remove the lid, stir and cook for further a 30 minutes at 160 degrees. Serve with creamy mash potatoes or salad.

*EASY TO MAKE* TIRAMISU Serves 4 3 egg yolks 50g castor/fine sugar 250g mascarpone 2 egg whites 100ml espresso coffee 3 tbs dark rum About 20 spongefinger biscuits 50g dark chocolate 1 tbs cocoa

Method

Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl with an electric hand whisk on high speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and thick. In a separate bowl stir the mascarpone to soften, then gradually beat in the egg yolk mixture. Add this gradually, mixing each addition well. Clean the beaters, and in a separate bowl beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the mascarpone mixture, set aside. Break the biscuits into half then dip in the coffee and rum mix (they will absorb this quickly). Now layer the dessert by placing the soaked sponge at the bottom, followed by some mascarpone mixture and a layer of finely chopped chocolate. Repeat the whole process, finishing with a layer of chopped chocolate and a dusting of cocoa. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

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Art &culture

FRANCISCAN MUSEUM, CHURCH AND MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ Open 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm/closed Sundays MATISSE MUSEUM 164 Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez Open 10am to 6pm, closed on Tuesdays

Lignes d’Asie

Asian Arts Museum, Nice

MARC CHAGALL NATIONAL BIBILICAL MESSAGE MUSEUM Closed on Tuesdays Cost: 6.50 Euros www.musee-chagall.fr

For the first time, The Asian Arts Museum presents an exhibition featuring its entire collection. Nearly a hundred pieces are on display, illustrating the links between tradition and modernity. The exhibition runs until June 13th 2011.

ASIAN ARTS MUSEUM 405, Promenade des Anglais Arénas www.arts-asiatiques.com

Fascinations Geometriques Carré Doré, Monaco

Musée International d’Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky Museum of Naïve Art, Nice

This museum is housed in the beautifully restored Château Ste-Hélène in the Fabron district. The collection was donated by one of the world’s leading art critics, Anatole Jakovsky, and features some 600 drawings and canvases. Artists from more than 20 countries are represented in everything from primitive paintings to 20th century works.

BookReviews

MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY (Palais Masséna) 35 Promenade des Anglais

MUSEUMS

Evgeny Gorokhovsky is fascinated by geometry; his style combines photorealistic images with metaphysical content. Gorokhovsky says of his work - “I circle my object (often something commonplace to anyone else), seeking a unique aspect, like a facet of a crystal where I could suddenly perceive a whole physical and spiritual structure, its nerves and junctions filled with esoteric meaning.” The exhibition runs until January 25th 2011, at the Carré Doré, 5 rue Princess Caroline. Open Tuesday – Saturday.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN ART (MAMAC) Promenade des Arts Open from 10am to 6pm/closed Mondays www.mamac-nice.org FINE ARTS MUSEUM 33, Avenue des Baumettes Open 10am to 6pm/closed Mondays VILLA ARSON 20, Avenue Stephen Liégeard, Closed Tuesdays www.villa-arson.org

I’m always impressed by mankind’s unshakeable optimism that an arbitrary date, like January 1st, will change everything. After all, in the Middle Ages New Year’s Day used to be in March not hot on the heels of Christmas. And what about all the other New Years – Chinese, Vietnamese, Orthodox, Tibetan, Balinese and so on?

Mind you, I read once that we are we not optimistic at all, and if we saw the world and life as it really is, we’d all commit suicide! So, let’s go for a happy optimistic New Year for all and, as usual, the publishers have the same idea, coming up with a load of books that are going to help us change everything.

Timeless favourites are the ‘get into shape manuals’, and this one has not only jumped on the London 2012 Olympics bandwagon but is extremely optimistic to boot - Get Fit for the Games: Every Woman’s Total Fitness Workout. This could be accompanied by 500 of the Most Important Health Tips You’ll Ever Need, fully updated of course, or Less Meat, More Veg, and Dr Mao’s 8 Week Program, which promises to unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier and happier life in just eight short (please note the word short) weeks. And how about killing two (or three) birds with one stone, with How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money and Change the World – perhaps the only guide that combines getting rich with assuaging ones social conscience. Meanwhile, Help!

by Oliver Burkeman is, “A sceptical, witty and clear-headed counter-attack on the over-blown promises of the self-help industry” (Guardianbookshop), and includes an equally modest sub-title: How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done. I don’t think many would argue with that.

For those of you who don’t know, January 24th is officially the most depressing day of the year, according to a U.K. psychologist Dr. Cliff Arnall, whose calculations (see below) show that misery peaks on Mondays and is exacerbated by the winter blues. So counteract that with Cartoon Kid by Jeremy Strong, and you’ll have any 7+ year old laughing their socks off. Wham-bam-jelly-and-jam! Thank goodness for that, and for Jeremy Strong, who interestingly enough lives near Bath with his wife, Gillie, four cats and a flying cow.

Linda

(W) weather, (D) debt, (d) monthly salary, (T) time since Christmas, (Q) time since failed quit attempt, (M) low motivational levels and (NA) the need to take action.

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RIVIERA EVENTS 7th – 8th January

15th – 17th January

Isola 2000

Nice

Trophée Andros Cars, racing, ice … that is the concept of the Trophée Andros. And ski resort Isola 2000 will be hosting the Alpes-Maritimes leg of this annual ice track racing event, bringing together some of the biggest names in the industry.

Bisou Trade Show The Bisou Trade Show has been running since 1975 and is a major event for giftware, souvenirs, Provencal crafts, specialities and decorative items for the home. The show covers 10,000 square metres and includes 235 exhibitors.

8th – 9th January

Truffle Market Grasse

Truffle lovers get ready! This renowned two-day event includes everything from a truffle-hunting dog demonstration to the region’s best chef’s cooking up a truffle storm. For more details visit www. grasse.fr.

20th – 30th January

International Circus Festival Monaco

Now in it’s 35th year, this is considered one of the most prestigious circus events in the world. Following the classic circus formula with animals, trainers, clowns, horseriding acts, acrobats and stunts.

There will be 13 performances in total under the big top in Fontville.

Tickets cost between 25€ and 180€ and can be purchased at the venue or online at www.fnacspectacles.

22nd – 23rd January

Marriage Expo Nice

Everything you need for a wedding under one roof, from the wedding dress to the dj, and the travel agent for your honeymoon. The expo is open from 10am to 7pm at the Acropolis.

15th – 16th January

Cannes Cooking Cannes

Cannes Cooking is a major gourmet conference for the most established and up-and-coming chefs in the world. It is also an opportunity for the public to enjoy demonstrations, tastings, lectures and master classes. Entry is 10€, at the Palais des Festivals.

19th – 22nd January 9th January

Prom Classic Nice

A favourite on the international foot-race calendar, the Prom Classic covers 10km and attracts up to 6000 enthusiasts. The race kicks off at 10am on the Promenade des Anglais.

11th – 12th January

79th Monte-Carlo Rally Monaco

The Monte-Carlo Rally kicks off the international rally season and is this year based entirely on historical routes, including famous locations from the rally’s early days.

Entry is free this year, so you can expect to see quite a few amateurs joining in the fun with the professionals. Details at www.acm.mc.

Disney on Ice

20th – 22nd January

This year’s theme is ‘100 Years of Magic’ and features all of the characters who have been part of Disney for a century, from Mickey Mouse to the Toy Story heroes.

Monaco

Nice

Batilux Monaco

Experts in luxury construction and interior design showcase their latest designs and state of the art technology at this 3-day event.

23rd – 26th January

MIDEM Music Festival Cannes

Music industry professionals converge on the Palais des Festivals for this annual trade fair, which also incorporates a series of concerts at various venues and ‘open-mic’ initiatives for new talent. It runs alongside the NRJ Music Awards.

29th January

Break The Floor Cannes

A spectacular international breakdancing competition, now in it’s 5th year. Held at the Grand Auditorium at 8.30pm.

29th – 31st January

Feast of Saint Blaise Valbonne

Mimosa is strewn throughout the city’s stores and windows while the streets are filled with markets and local produce, all to celebrate Sainte Blaise. There are also flower-float parades, choir services, workshops and church services.

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Authentic Irish Bar/Restaurant Vieux Nice & Nice Port

Vieux Nice 2 rue Saint François de Paule Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 23 87

Nice Port 5 Quai de Deux Emmanuel Tel: +33 (0)4 92 27 07 88

www.ma-nolans.com

Pub Quiz - Mon @ 8pm - Vieux Nice

- Thurs @ 8pm - Nice Port Food served all day, Wifi, Terrace Happy hour 5pm-8pm NEW: Riviera Comedy Club @ the Port Live music most nights Jazz Sundays, Karaoke Fridays - Nice Port

International Bar & Restaurant

15 rue de la Prefecture, Nice www.waynes.fr

Blue Whales

Pub/Bar

Food served non-stop 12pm-11pm Live international bands from 10.30pm DJ until close - 2am Terrace, Wifi, Big Screen TV’S & Projector Happy hour 5pm-8pm NEW: Brunch everday, Acoustic 8-10 Sundays Tel: +33 (0)4 93 13 46 99

Late Night Music Bar Happy Hour 6.30pm-12am Pool table Big screen TV’s Live Music every night till late Open until 4.30am

1 rue Mascoinat, Vieux Nice

Check Point Irish Disco Pub 2 rue Desboutin, Nice open 4pm - 2.30am www.checkpointpub.com

Irish Disco Pub Monday: Ladies Night Tues & Thurs: Happy Hour all night Wednesday: 2euro shots Sunday: Cocktail night & Karaoke Happy Hour: 4pm-9pm Live music every Tues, Thur, Fri & Sat DJ, Wifi, Live sports

American Bar/Restaurant Live music Open-Air Cocktail Bar Terrace Open 7/7, service non-stop Wifi 8, place Charles Felix 06300 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 00 50

Gastro Pub

Open everyday 12pm-12.30am Kitchen open until 11pm 4.50euro pints all day Happy Hour 8pm-10pm Fresh menus changed daily Corner of 22 rue Droite & 5 rue Rossetti Tel: 04 93 80 43 22

L i ve M u s i c G u i d e BLUE WHALES

The Music: Kyana - Blues & Soul Nadia Scaillet - Jazz Brigitte Dumas - Jazz Pete & Folks - Acoustic Pop Rock Sandrine Destifanis - Latin Jazz Whiskey Finger - Rock Aquarella - Rock Number 9 - Rock B Siders - Rock Karma - Rock Bronson V12 - Rock Running Birds - Rock Millionaire - Rock Kevin Joseph O’Hara - Acoustic Pop Rock Awake - Rock Breathe - Rock Fourplay - Pop Rock 222 - Pop Rock Tony - Acoustic Pop Spacecats - Pop Rock Paper Planes - Pop Rock Cabine 13 - Rock

MA NOLAN’S NICE PORT Kyana Jazz Sunday Kyana Jazz Sunday Kyana Jazz Sunday Kyana Jazz Sunday Kyana Jazz Sunday

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MA NOLAN’S VIEUX NICE CHECKPOINT

Every Fri - Sun ... Kevin Joseph O’Hara

Tues & Thur ..... John Sun & Wed ..... Karaoke Fridays ............ Tony

Live Sports

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AFC Asian Cup, Qatar Heats v Hibernian West Bromwich Albion v Manchester Utd Liverpool v Bolton Birmingham City v Arsenal Rangers v Celtic Chelsea v Aston Villa Wigan Athletic v Newcastle Utd Barcelona v Levante Sevilla v Osasuna Valenica v Espanyol Villarreal v Almeria Getafe v Real Madrid Fulham v West Bromwich Albion Arsenal v Manchester City Arsenal v Leeds Utd Scunthorpe Utd v Everton Stevenage v Newcastle Utd Manchester Utd v Liverpool Leicester City v Manchester City Hibernian v Celtic Chelsea v Blackburn West Ham Utd v Arsenal Manchester Utd v Birmingham

RUGBY UNION Jan 01

Sun 02 Thu 06 Fri 07

Sat 08

GOLF 06-07 07-09

South Africa v India New Zealand v Pakistan

Africa Open Royal Trophy 2011

TENNIS 03-07 17-30

Qatar Open Australian Open

MOTOR SPORTS 01-15 19-21

CRICKET 02-06 06-07

Leinster v Connacht Llanelli Scarlets v Newport Gwent Dragons Munster v Ulster Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors Newport Qwent Dragons v Connacht Ulster v Treviso Leinster v Ospreys Edinburgh v Scarlets Munster v Glasgow

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Dakar Rally Intercontinental Rally Challenge

WINTER SPORTS

Winter X Games World Snowboard Championships European Bobsleigh Championships European Figure Skating Championships World Luge Championships

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CINEMA RELEASES THE GREEN HORNET From the 1960’s television series of the same name comes The Green Hornet, co-written by and starring comedian Seth Rogan.

This is not your typical superhero story, but it does touch on some familiar themes and throws in some impressive visuals. Britt Reid (Rogen) inherits his father’s estate and forms a friendship with the mechanic/coffee maker Kato (Jay Chou). The two set out to become superheroes, but figure they’ll have the upper hand if they pose as the bad guys instead. Christophe Waltz plays the criminal kingpin who is pegged as being past his time, while Cameron Diaz is the secretary and the superheroes’ source of research information. The Green Hornet is a fun ride, with some excellent action scenes and a lot of laughs.

THE WAY BACK Peter Weir’s The Way Back is an intense exploration of the limits of human endurance.

Purportedly a true story, the film is based on the memoire of Slavomir Rawicz who, with his companions escaped a Siberian gulag in 1940 and crossed 10,000kms of continent on foot, armed with a single knife and a sack’s worth of food. Lingering panoramas abound in the film, of mountains, deserts, forests and huge tracks of wilderness. So does the reality of human suffering and, ultimately, the amazing resolve of the human spirit.

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How Do You Know

January 26 Despite boasting a quartet of likeable leads, How do you know doesn’t seem to have impressed the critics. Writer/director James Brooks brings together Reece Witherspoon, as the smart and tough available woman; Owen Wilson, as the not-so-bright major league pitcher; and Paul Rudd, as a young and energetic young businessman who is charged with securities fraud. What plays out is a love triangle, with Witherspoon at the centre, and some funny lines on the side, like Wilson’s “I went nuts when you left … I broke a lamp!”. But Brooks has been criticized for exploring only a fraction of his characters, in a movie that doesn’t rank that highly compared to his past works.

HEREAFTER

Clint Eastwood’s latest work, Hereafter, has been described as moving and magnificently conceptualized, albeit a little slow. It is a spiritual, supernatural, thriller drama exploring the afterlife, weaving together the stories of three seemingly unrelated characters, into one compelling story. The movie opens with an incredible tsunami scene, before following the lives of a French journalist who has an afterdeath experience; Matt Damon as he struggles with his ability to talk to the dead; and a young boy in London who’s twin brother is killed in an accident. The film doesn’t break any new ground in the way it presents the supernatural, rather it follows Eastwood’s classic character-development model, topped off by a superb performance by Matt Damon.

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Concerts in January

19/01 Pony pony run run - Cargo de nuit - Arles 23/01 Aaron - Palis des festivals - Cannes 28/01 Louis Bertignac - Auditorium casino des palmiers - Hyères 20/01 Usher - Le dôme - Marseille 15/01 The Guests Only - Le volume - Nice 22/01 Pussydelic - Le Volume Nice 29/01Technicolor Hobo - Le Paradox - Marseille 25/01 Puggy - Palais des Festivals - Cannes 22/01 Chrysalide + Malakwa + Nomenklatur + Covenant - MJC Picaud - La Tangente - Cannes

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Amy Winehouse New album for January

After years of keeping her fans waiting, filling her time with addiction, subsequent meltdowns, rehab and recovery, Amy Winehouse has promised that she will release her new album in January!

While there’s debate as to whether she has actually started recording the record, the singer says it will be something similar to the juke-box style of her second album. And there’s no doubt it’s going to be a hard act to follow!

The rumours are true - Jamiroquai recently announced a new European tour in 2011. The band will be performing live in Scotland, England, Netherlands, France, Luxembourg and Germany in March and April 2011 to promote their latest album “Rock Dust Light Star”.

Frontman Jay Kay said in December: ‘We can’t wait to get back out on the road and tour. We’re looking forward to playing stuff from the new album, as well as giving you new twists on plenty of the old hits.’ “Rock Dust Light Star” is the bands’ first release with Mercury/Universal following six studio albums and a 2006 greatest hits collection, “High Times: 1992-2006,” with Sony/Columbia.

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FUSION In the Spotlight

Chilly Willies, that’s what it’s all about! Join like-minded snow buns in the

mountains this year with the famous

European Gay Ski Week.

More than 800 people from 23 different countries had the same idea last year. For 2011, the event is moving to the Alpe d’Huez on the 26th of March to the 2nd of April. Size is everything, and the Massif des Grandes Rousses ski domain has 269km of pistes within an area of 10,000 hectares.

The serious skiers and boarders will enjoy La Serene, the longest black run in Europe at 17km, and the famous ‘Tunnel’. There’s also loads of off-pistes and an ‘experts’ snow park. For beginners and intermediates, you can take lessons so you can ski with sexy boys of the same ability. It’s a beautifully laid out resort, with a peak of 3300 metres from which to experience the spectacular panorama of Mont Blanc, Cervin, and the Meije.

But this is a gay ski holiday, so the parties are as impressive as the skiing. Après ski will take place at a different venue every day – including the mountain, town and the hammam! Week-long entertainment includes La Diva Live, Miss Kimberly, Heidilicious and the Crazyvore crew, and theme parties ‘The Snowball’ white party, ‘Trade’ and ‘Lovechild’.

Everyone stays in the same hotel, and if you’re travelling on your own, post a roommate-wanted message on the group’s Facebook page. Packages start from around 339€, including 7 nights accommodation, lift pass and event pass. It’s cheaper the earlier you book, which is why we’re telling you about it now! Check it out at www.europeangayskiweek.com.

January Play Dates HIGH

45 Prom. des Anglais, Nice Saturday 1st January

Rainbow Power

Saturday 22nd January

90 Mega Sound Every Friday

Free Entry DJ Party

NRJ Music Awards After Party

BARS

Le Crazy 21 rue Droite Glam 6 rue Emmanuel Kult 14 rue Benoît Bunico Le Smarties 6 rue Defly Le Fard 25 Promenade des Anglais Le Klub 6 rue Halévy

RESTAURANTS

La Pierre Bise 5 rue Barillerie Les Jardins du Capitole 52 Prom. des Anglaise Les Maori 15 rue Massena

SHOPPING

Vog 2 rue Mascoînat Urban System 1 rue Françis Gallo Way-In 4 rue de la Loge Un Monde à Part 12 rue Alexandre Mari

SAUNA

Azur 4 quai Papacino Bains Douches (gay) 7 rue Gubernatis Du Château 17 rue Ponchettes

HAIR DRESSER

Impact Coiffeure 39 rue Droite & 8 rue Francis Gallo

KLUB

6 rue Halevy, Nice Saturday 15th January

Gay Friendly Listings Nice

Le crazy Glam 6 rue Eugène, Nice

21 rue Droite, Nice Mondays

Saturday 1st January

Pop Academy Karaoke

10€ entry, includes 1 drink

Mister Crazy Pizza

Every Sunday

Diva Gay

Bears de Nice

Karaoke

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Les Jardins Restaurant

du Capitole

7 rue Gubernatis, Nice Tel: 04 93 80 28 26 24

Men only

Place Massena Sun bus Station, Félix Faure

Open every day 7.30am - 12pm 52 Promenade des Anglais, Nice Tel: 04 93 44 78 81

Games 2010 News Headlines Quiz

1) What is the name of the tallest man-made structure built in Dubai in January?

2) Elinor Smith, one of the youngest pioneers of aviation, died in March.

How old was she?

3) Widespread wildfires crippled which country in August?

4) A woman was killed in a shark attack in December in which country?

5) How many miners were trapped and eventually rescued in the Chile mine collapse?

6) One of the largest earthquakes in recorded history – 8.8 magnitude – occurred in which country in February?

7) The president of Poland, Lech Kaczynski, died in what kind of accident in April?

8) Air travel was disrupted when a volcano, commonly known as what, erupted in April?

9) The cousin of and former aid to Saddam Hussein was executed in January. What was his nickname?

10) Who won the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

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11) Who won the women’s Wimbledon final?

12) In July, the U.S. agreed to swap spies with which other country?

13) The Vatican issued a decree in July, declaring what to be a grave crime in ecclesiastical law?

14) Twenty-one people were killed during a stamped at a music festival in which country in July?

15) Which two artists were inducted into the Hall of Fame at New York’s Apollo Theatre this year?

16) Which country won the highest number of gold medals at this year’s Winter Olympics?

17) What is the name of the oil platform that exploded in April, prompting one of the largest oil spills in history?

18) What is the name of the Picasso painting that sold for a record-breaking amount in April?

19) Which European country introduced a smoking ban in September?

20) What was discovered on the Baltic seabed off the coast of Finland in July?

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EARTHQUAKE, DUBAI, RUSSIA, OLYMPICS, FIFA, TSUNAMI, AVIATION, CHILE, HAITI, VOLCANO, OIL, IPAD, GERMANY, CHAMPAGNE, WILMBLEDON, VATICAN, SPIES, KYRGYZSTAN, SHARK, ATTACK, EGYPT, SPACE, GREECE, WILDFIRES, ECUADOR, POLAND, WIKILEAKS, AUSTRALIA, IRAQ, RETIREMENT, FRANCE, AFGHANISTAN, PICASSO, NEANDERTHALS, EURASIA, PERU, MEXICO, PAKISTAN, ANTIBODIES

W O R D S E A R C H

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ARIES

HOROSCOPESJanuary 2011 LIBRA

A lot of positive feedback is beginning to make you feel that life’s on the up. But don’t deny you haven’t been a teeny bit suspicious that no-one’s been on your side. In fact, everyone has been so busy sorting out their own lives, they haven’t had time to think about your latest ideas. So don’t be surprised by the new year opportunities that are coming your way.

TAURUS Various questions are being raised about your desire to make some changes in your working environment. And, of course, it feels as if too many limitations are being imposed on you. Saturn’s grounding influence is bound to make you feel restricted. But hold on.

If you take time to walk the course, maybe you’ll know how high you actually have to jump?

GEMINI Now you’ve seen a way to progress in 2011, don’t listen to all kinds of rubbish about why you can’t go down one particular road.

And really, if you’ve spotted a way to create a more harmonious lifestyle, then be the first to sit down and talk it through. Remind yourself that the logistics are sound. Avoid going round in circles just because others are so negative.

CANCER In spite of your noble intentions, certain people want even more from you. Their greediness, of course, will only make you start to resent them. Afterall, why do you have to provide the good times for them, when you’ve got your own to think about? Don’t underestimate the strength of your individuality this year. Others have noticed it, so keep it for yourself.

LEO

Those domestic activities you’d rather put off, could actually be to your advantage this January. Mercury’s making you incisive, and also super-efficient. Of course you’d rather devote your time to more professional matters. But there really are no excuses for avoiding routine tasks. That way you’ll be ready for the gratitude that’s to come. And with it a sense of relief.

VIRGO Refuse to listen to the kind of criticism that stems from envy.

You’re obviously not going to rise to the bait, but you might start wondering if you’ve done something wrong. You haven’t, and you’ll quickly realise you’re actually getting everything right. It’s a chance to prove how self-reliant you actually are. And that’s always a compelling temptation.

Being in an open, direct frame of mind, means you can choose the moment to broach a very delicate subject. And of course, while others need your confidentiality, they may not be quite so keen on getting straight to the point. Let them talk round it all for a while. It’s not often you get a chance to hear the kind of response you want. But you will.

SCORPIO This new year, tolerance is needed for those who haven’t your ambition. Of course, there are people you like and those you don’t like, but respect the latter for their different perception of life, especially as they’d probably rather just keep out of your way. In fact, when it comes to delegating, you’ll have much more support than you think. It pays to be philosophical.

SAGITTARIUS Logically, you know what you should be doing. And yet, some people are still acting as if they’ve a right to tell you what to do.

This year’s planetary activity is giving you the chance to find a new way out of an old dilemma. So trust in your instinct. Anyone who doubts you can be inspired at a moment’s notice, and will soon realise they have little choice but to believe it.

CAPRICORN Identify what your priorities are. And don’t let all those good intentions slip. Yes, of course, you could come across as self-centred.

But sometimes you just have to do what’s right for you. Forget about all those guilt-trips others are hanging on you. You have to make your own journey. And that’s about being devoted to your future, not looking back.

AQUARIUS Breaking free from a heavy commitment seems like a good idea, but you just can’t make that important step forward. You’re ready for any challenge, but you really don’t want to put your foot in it where loved ones are concerned. Stop being so compromising. You have as much right as everyone else to organise your life. And you don’t need their approval or consent.

PISCES Sometimes you dream of life in the fast lane, but rarely do you believe you can live like that. What will gradually occur to you this January is that there are things you are capable of, if you give yourself time and make an effort. The more you open yourself up to other possibilities, the more likely you can achieve what you hope for. Check out exactly what that is.

Sarah Bartlett

One of the U.K’s leading psychic astrologers & best selling author Private consultations available Tel: 06 24 60 65 50, sarahbartlett043@gmail.com, www.rivierapsychic.com

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES EMERGENCY NUMBERS General Emergency 112 Riviera Medical (English) 04 93 26 12 70

AIRPORT Nice-Cote d’Azur Airport Switchboard: 08 20 42 33 33 Lost & Found: 04 93 21 31 11 Nice Airport busses & shuttles 08 20 42 33 33

24-HOUR PHARMACIES (Closed Sundays from 7pm) Pharmacy Massena, 7 rue Massena MECHANICS/BREAKDOWN SERVICE Pharmacy Riviera, 66 av Jean Medecin Help Dépannage +33 (0)4 93 89 80 89 Nice Dépannage + 33 (0)4 810 06 24 24 TAXI 04 93 13 78 78 QUIZ 1) Burj Khalifa, 2) 99, 3) Russia, 4) Egypt, 5) 33, 6) Chile, 7) Plane crash, 8) E12, 9) Chemical Ali, 10) Spain, 11) Serena Williams, 12) Russia, 13) Attempted ordination of women, 14) Germany, 15) Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson, 16) Canada, 17) Deep-water Horizon, 18) Nude, Green Leaves & Bust, 19) Greece, 20) 30 bottles of champagne SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 1) Tree near head, 2) Chimney, 3) Gap in brown fence, 4) Pattern on tunic, 5) Snow near right shoulder, 6) Hair is longer

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