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October ‘09

Halloween special An insider’s guide to the REAL Riviera

How to host a Halloween dinner party!

Restaurant guide & reviews In focus: France’s health care system Horse riding adventures

Everything you need to know for a killer Halloween www.thatsnicemagazine.com

Blue Whales Pub/Bar Open until 4.30am!

Happy hour 6.30pm-12am Pool table Big screen TV’s Live Music every night Late night music bar 1 rue Mascoinat, Vieux Nice 04 93 62 90 94

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Editor’s Welcome

Welcome to our special Halloween edition of That’s Nice maga-

the stadium for all their home games and support our guys in purple.

There’s also live music after games, including our fave band Spyglass performing on Saturday night! And don’t forget to read our “Riviera Events” section to get the low-down on everything else that is happening for the month of October.

zine! This month we provide you with everything you need to have a fabulous Halloween, including recipes for a pumpkin themed Halloween dinner party and information on where to find the best costumes! Do you like our front cover? We thought it was only appropriate to do an ode of sorts to Michael Jackson and his classic thriller music video. We must say a special thank you to That’s Nice photographer David Winch for his amazing work, and Nicole Asprakadis for her photoshop skills. Also, a big cheers to Wayne’s bar for allowing us to fill their pit with zombies, and of course a huge thank-you to the wonderfully scary zombies themselves ... Annina, Nina, Tania, Rudi, Luke and Ross. This was definitely the most fun we have had shooting a front cover!

Looking for a bit of adventure? Then you’ll enjoy our “Day in Nice” section as we saddle up and go horse riding in the beautiful countryside.

We also head to the famous perched village of Roquebrune for a journey back through the ages.

We have reviewed two fantastic restaurants - La Pierre Bise and L’Univers - both offering traditional French cuisine at it’s best. And be sure to consult our restaurant guide when next heading out for a meal.

There’s also a congratulations in order to Ma Nolan’s for being voted the 3rd best bar in the world by Lonely Planet’s Best Bars Guide.

Well done Ma’s!

Thanks to everyone for making That’s Nice a reality - all our contributors, advertisers and friends. And don’t forget our website www.thatsnicemagazine.com - for all past articles and reviews!

So what else can you expect this month? Well, thankfully Nice is a city that remains alive and well after summer, and this autumn sees plenty of entertainment on offer throughout the region. Firstly, Nice Rugby kicks off the season on Saturday 3rd, so be sure to head to

Happy reading and see you next month!

Cassandra Tanti, Editor

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CONTENTS OCTOBER

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A DAY IN NICE

ART & CULTURE

Horse riding

Fondation Maeght

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

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CINEMA, DVD & CD RELEASES

14 MAPS 1O 7

TRAVEL HOTSPOTSRoquebrune Cap Martin

5 OCTOBER CALENDAR Don’t miss a thing this month - fill in your calendar!

16 FEATURE ARTICLE

This month we examine France’s health care system. Is it really the best in the world?

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The spotlight is on the Marguerite & Aimé Maeght Foundation, containing one of the most interesting art collections Europe.

Accommodation & Real Estate

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PUBS, BARS & CLUBS 20 GIG GUIDE Find the hottest bands at the best live music bars in Nice.

21 RIVIERA EVENTS

22 RECIPE OF THE MONTH Host a Halloween dinner party with these great meal ideas!

23 WINES & COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH Offering a 10% discount to readers!

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24 LIVE SPORTS

Catch all the live sports on big screen tv’s!

25 GAMES

Test your knowledge with our Quiz, Sudoku, Maze & spot the difference.

26 CLASSIFIEDS & USEFUL NUMBERS

American

Bar/Restaurant Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Yes... we do make Pancakes!

Open 7/7 Service non stop Terrace Open air cocktail bar Happy Hour: 8pm-10pm everyday Authentic American Menu Live Music

Good old American Hospitality on the Cours Saleya!

8, place Charles Felix 06300 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 00 50

After party bar

Bulldog Pub/Pompei

Smoking room Happy hour 8-10pm Open till 4 am Air conditioned

Live Music every night till late!

GET IN EARLY BEFORE THE CROWDS! 16, rue de l’Abbaye, Nice +33 (0)4 93 85 04 06 4

OCTOBER CALENDAR Fill in your Calendar!

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Daylight savings ends

Nice Rugby Saturday 3rd Nice v Bedarrides, Saturday 10th Nice v Chateaurenard, Sunday 25th Nice v Tournefeuille, kick off 3pm, Stade des Arboras, 247 Route de Grenoble, 06200 The Nice Rugby club has set itself the goal of making it into the top 14 within 4 years, and they are already well on track to achieve that. Momentum among the club is high, with a new president and new signings: Rudi Keil formerly from Natal Sharks S.A, Ross Beattie - a Scottish international who played for Newcastle and Lome Fa’atau. Join the team after each game for live bands and DJ at the clubhouse. There’s also big screen TV’s showing sky sports so you don’t miss any other televised games!

Season passes are well priced at 50€ Single, 75€ Couple, 30€ Students, and 45€ Renewals. Entrance on the day costs 8€/students 6€/under 12’s free.

Stay tuned for special deals for That’s Nice readers!

International Festival of Military Music Place Masséna - all month

Nice’s annual Festival International de Musique Militaire features a series of free concerts by dapper military bands dressed in crisp white, red or blue uniforms.

The event traditionally opens with the Trooping of the Colour at La Place Masséna. The concerts are held at selected venues across the city and at 9pm, the Opéra de Nice resounds to the jubilant military notes of the Soirée de Gala.

Saturday sees the major Grande Parade at Nice’s Stade du Ray, while a final parade along the Promenade des Anglais brings the festival to a close.

The Niçois are deservedly proud of this high-profile event and it’s certainly worth a look if you’re in town.

Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 14 46 46

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Halloween

Fete de Sainte Reparate (Saint Reparata) Vieux Nice - Sunday 11th

Saint Reparata is the patron saint of Nice, and was a third century Christian virgin and martyr, possibly mythical, of Palestine. Legend says that she was an eleven year old girl who was arrested for faith and tortured. She was tossed into a furnace but emerged unharmed, and was later beheaded.

Her spirit emerged in the form of a dove, while her body was placed in a boat that found its way to the bay now known as the Baie des Anges in Nice.

The festival is celebrated at the cathedral in Place Rosetti, and includes a procession to the sea.

Mushroom Exhibition Parc Phoenix - all month

For more than three decades, mushroom lovers have gathered to view the spectacular variety on display. Newcomers can learn how to distinguish a crème from a portabellini at the Parc Floral Phoenix.

A day in Nice

TIME TO SADDLE UP There are so many great horse riding opportunities in the Riviera, that this month we decided to cheat a little and head out of Nice for an outback adventure!

I have always loved horse riding in Australia, and was surprised to learn the French are also very passionate about this sport. And why not? The south of France offers the most spectacular scenery among which to ride - the sweeping hills of the Alps, vast open fields of lavender, breathtaking national parks and forests, medieval villages and Roman ruins. It all makes for quite an adventure.

Riding clubs or stables here are called Centres Equestres or Clubs Hippiques and are dotted throughout the Alpes-Martimes and Var areas. There is no need to be a seasoned rider to get a foot in the stirrup, the horses are very tame and first-timers are always catered for, be it child or adult. Just a little confidence helps to maximise your experience.

So before you go, do a quick check ... you need sturdy

shoes (boots Boscolo Plaza or sneakers), trousers (the tighter the

better to avoid that nasty chaffing), and a long sleeve top (preferably as arms can get scratched while riding through the bush). Everything else is provided by the stables.

For this trip, we headed to Fayence, about an hour and a half ’s drive from Nice, to Les Cavaliéres du Solail, situated at the edge of the forest. We were surrounded not only by horses, but by countless farm

animals - much to our delight. There were goats, pony’s, chickens and roosters, rabbits, cats, dogs, puppies ... even a peacock! It was nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the serenity of the bush. Unfortunately our guide spoke very little English and offered few tips on riding, which did little to boost the confidence of two of our novice riders.

Alas, we took to the forest for a casual ride through the back country on probably the most tame horses I have ever seen (Apaloosas). When choosing a ranch it is important to ask about the terrain you will be covering - riding through streams and varying scenery makes for an interesting ride; request a guide who will give a commentary of the area through which you are riding - this makes for a more enjoyable experience; and let your guide know your level of ability and how you would like your ride to proceed - fast, slow, casual, exciting. These simple pointers will help you make the most out of your day. www.cavalieresdusoleil.com Other ranches: La Florentine has twenty-three horses - Pony and Thoroughbred Arab crossed - which equates to quite a calm horse. For 15 years the breeder has lead people on horse-back around the Céreste region.

Each rider prepares their own horse, helping to create a comfortable relationship between the two, then he offers a few riding tips to help boost confidence and heads into the mountains on route to St. Justin.

If you are lucky, you may even get to see the birth of a foal back at the ranch! www.laflorentine.fr Centre Equestre de Vérimande is located on a 2 acre property surrounded by mountains. There is also

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an indoor arena and a cross-country course. There are 30 horses and ponies here, and the more experienced riders are catered for with dressage and obstacles. The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming, and this is a great place for both children and adults to learn to ride. There is a one week training program including accommodation, together with two and four day riding trips. Riders are taken through the Mercantour National Park and are charmed by it’s breathtaking scenery. centreequestreannot.free.fr Lake Saint Cassien offers a number of horse riding opportunities, and there are many riding trails in the area. One even follows the hiking trail along the southeastern side of the magnificent Lake Saint Cassien. Riding stables are located at Moustiers-SteMarie and at the Château de Chanteraine near LessSalles-sur-Verdon on the eastern side of the lake.

Rides generally cost around 20€ for an hour, and there are special rates for half-day and full-day trips.

It shouldn’t cost more than 80-90€ per person for a full day.

So saddle up and head into the glorious countryside for some serious outdoor fun!

Travel Hotspots ilarly, the Grotte du Repaire contained a collective Bronzeage burial tomb. Unfortunately, neither grotto’s are open to the public, but their legacy can still be felt. There’s even an ancient olive tree, the “Millenary Olive Tree”, said to have been planted by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago. However, it was most probably planted by the Gallo-Romans around 400AD. The tree stands proud in the centre of the first level of the village.

ROQUEBRUNE The rich history of Roquebrune Cap Martin is felt everywhere, much to the pleasure of history and architecture lovers. From its well-preserved 10th century Château, to a million year old grotto, and famous 1920’s architecture ... Roquebrune Cap Martin transcends all timelines.

Roquebrune village is located between Monaco and Menton, magnificently perched on a rocky outcrop high above the Mediterranean Sea. It is a mesmerising village with typical narrow streets, deep vaulted passages, charismatic fountains and wrought-iron balconies. From it’s commanding position, Roquebrune offers breathtaking views of the coast towards Monaco, with it’s high-rise buildings, large port filled with cruise ships and luxury liners, and sweeping mountains beyond.

The imposing medieval castle, built by count Conrad I in 970AD, is considered the oldest in France, and has withstood many sieges throughout the centuries. The castle was restored in the 13th and 15th centuries, and again in the 19th century. It is now a medieval museum and entry costs 3.70€.

As you make your way through the castle, there are a number information panels throughout written in 4 languages including English, describing the history and importance of the castle. There are rooms fitted with traditional furnishings (and ghostly looking white silhouettes), which take the observer back in time. It is not a large castle, in fact it only ever needed 7 soldiers to guard, but it is nonetheless an intriguing relic of the 10th century, and is one of few castles in France to be so well preserved.

In the centre of the village is the 18th century St. Marguerite church, which is filled with colourful frescoes and affords a unique and impressive altar. Similarly, the 11th century St. Martin Basilica is also worthy of attention.

The luxurious architecture and rich history of Roquebrune Cap Martin has been a draw card for many an artist, writer, royalist and statesman, including the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, playwright Sacha Guitry, fashion designer Coco Chanel, singer Jacques Brel and actress Silvana Mangano.

Designer and architect Ellen Gray added a touch of 1920’s glamour to the region when she built the famous E 1027, Maison en Bord de Mer (“E” for Ellen and the numbers for the alphabetic rank of the letters; a house on the seashore). The residence is considered the manifesto of the Modern Movement in architecture, using five main points - pilotis, flat roof, long windows, free plan and free facade. An interesting turn of events followed the completion of the house, including the creation of eight mural frescoes painted by Le Corbusier, without the permission of Ellen Gray. E 1027 is now a cultural centre and museum dedicated Ellen Gray.

Below the perched Roqueburne village lies Cap Martin - a beautiful wooded penninsula. It has been associated with the rich and famous ever since Empress Eugénie spent winters here in the 19th century. There’s a small beach set against a backdrop of pine and olive trees.

Considering Menton is just minutes away from both Roquebrune and Cap Martin, we suggest a visit here before the day is out. Menton is full of beautifully restored old buildings, beaches, retail stores, cafés and restaurants. The old town, le Vieux Menton, is quite large and bustling with people. You can settle in at one of the many restaurants along the promenade, or drive further to the port and head slightly inland to see the old town.

Getting there: Along the coast road, take the D6007 towards Monaco, Menton and Eze. Continue on the road, passing by Monaco and Beausoleil. Turn left at D51, and turn left again at D2564 towards Roquebrune, Menton. Park in the car parks below the village.

Remarkably, the history of this region dates long before the medieval times. Roquebrune was actually inhabited by humans more than one million years ago! The cave of Vallonnet, discovered in 1958 and excavated from 1962 to 1973, uncovered thousands of animal bones and some archaic tools. Sim-

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Restaurant Reviews: La Pierre Bise

LA PIERRE BISE There is something excitingly Neolithic about cooking your own meat on a piping-hot tone slab, and sharing the experience with your fellow primates. A Pierrade restaurant falls into the same category as the other famous French social dining techniques ... fondu and raclette. However with Pierrade, you won’t see a boiling pot of melted cheese anywhere.

In fact, it has to be one of the healthiest (and entertaining) forms of French cuisine.

La Pierre Bise is a chic, trendy restaurant in the old town of Nice, quietly tucked away behind the Cours Saleya. The ambiance is warm and distinguished; interspersed on three different levels - a terrace, a first floor dining room and an upstairs mezanine. The tables are finished in time-honoured style with large, alluring wine glasses and neatly rolled fabric napkins. It all sets the scene for a delightful evening.

Pierrade gets its name from the word “pierre”, which is not only a typical French name, it also means “stone”. The hot, heavy stone is placed at the centre of the table above an oil burner and the heat is distributed evenly throughout. Before this happens, however, you are presented with a number of options and combinations of meat. Prices begin at 20€ for pork and chicken and finish at 26€ for the “choose your own” option. On offer are prawns, salmon, lotte, scallops, beef,

duck, lamb (the day’s special), chicken and pork. Our table opted for the Pierre Bise choose your own combination, with beef and prawns on one side; lamb, duck and scallops on the other. Accompaniments include whole baked potato with sour cream and chives; potato gratin and carrot gratin; and a range of housemade sauces - Bernaise, Barbeque, tartare, Hollandaise and Pepper sauce.

The meet is cut thinly and manicured of all fat ... perfect for those who are watching their weight. The prawns are de-shelled, and scallops are plump and juicy. It is important to have some knowledge of cooking meat and seafood as you are left to your own devices, though I imagine the servers would gladly offer advice if needed. The cooking process is very fast given the hot stone and the thinly sliced pieces. The produce is undoubtedly of high quality and rich in flavour. Our favourite sauce, green peppercorn, was dutifully refilled throughout our meal and our hot stone replaced when it began cooling. Pierrade isn’t only about getting in touch with your caveman side. It’s an entertaining alternative to a stock-standard night out, and a chance to make fun of your friend for forgetting about their piece of beef that has now shrivelled and blackened.

that you have neared the end of your plate.

For those with a bigger appetite, there is a list of entrées including foie gras, terrine with onion confit, and carpaccio of beef with parmesan. Entreés range between 10€ and 16€. Among the desserts, there’s profiteroles (7€), nougat ice-cream with a red berry coulis (7€) and crépe souflee with a Grand Marnier flambee (9€).

The wine list is not large but offers a nice variety from the Loire, Boujolais and Provence regions. We chose a subtle vin de Loire red for 24€ and were impressed enough to order another bottle!

The whole meal, including the most expensive option on the menu, two bottles of wine and Perrier came to 40€ per person.

Not bad considering the evening was more than just food ... it was an event. The service was prompt and friendly, the ambiance sophisticated yet cozy, and the meal was fun and superior in quality. It all equated to a very satisfying meal with difference!

Cassandra Tanti

La Pierre Bise certainly doesn’t skimp on portions, and by the time the last morsels are being cooked you are almost relieved

Open Mon to Fri 8am-12.30am

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L’Univers stewed in the delicious lard of the duck. The dish was finished with a stock reduction, of which every last morsel was licked up with freshly baked bread rolls. I had the Rouget - a coveted Mediterranean rockfish - pan fried and served with the Provençal sauce Rouille - made of olive oil, garlic, saffron and chilli peppers. The fish was accompanied by perhaps the best ratatouille I have tasted in France. For dessert, we had the dark chocolate soufflé. Words cannot describe how delightful this was. Finally, we were given a free plate of desserts - consisting of homemade chocolate tartlets, shortbread biscuits and a fresh strawberry dessert similar to trifle.

Chef Christian Plumail

L’Univers offers a 20€ menu for lunch, which changes weekly. You can choose an entree and main, or main and dessert. However, considering the free desserts ... I have to say this is a 3-course lunch. There is also an evening autumn menu for 44€ and 70€. The wine list is extensive and well within the budget.

If you think that dining at a Michelin star restaurant is out of your budget then you will be ecstatic with our latest find. This month, we review one of Nice’s most respected restaurants - L’Univers - with 3 time Michelin star chef Christian Plumail. And the total cost of our 3 course meal with wine ... just 30€!

In summary, it is easy to see why connoisseurs flock to this restaurant in the heart of town to enjoy dishes prepared by its renowned chef. Thankfully, Christian has given us all an opportunity to enjoy his food. And it’s always a treat when the chef pops out to say hello and ask if you did indeed enjoy your meal.

Yes Christian, finally we have experienced the beauty of “French cuisine”.

Christian opened his first restaurant at age 20, and was awarded his first Michelin star at the ripe old age of 26. He gained another Michelin star at his restaurant in St Paul de Vence, and then in 1992 he settled at what is now L’Univers where, you guessed it, he accepted yet another Michelin star.

Reservations are recommended Tel: +33 49 36 23 222 54 Boulevard Jean-Jeurès Nice 06000

Through his menu, which is rich with local produce and seasonal vegetables, Christian takes diners on a journey to the heart of Niçois cuisine. Picture a typically Provençal entree of Artichoke Violets à la Barigoule ... delicate artichoke hearts with a sauce made of deliciously meaty and earthy mushrooms finished with fresh herbs. And hearty pumpkin soup delivered over a bed of baby mussels and finished with a saffron cream mouse. These were some of the entrees on offer for our 20€ lunch menu ... the cheapest and easiest way to enjoy Michelin star cuisine in Nice!

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 come from a family of chef ’s with a passion for good food. I hope you enjoy my recommendations as much as I enjoy discovering them!

But before we go on, let me explain exactly what you can expect from dining at a starred restaurant. Michelin stars are the best known and most highly respected of all restaurant ratings in the 22 countries covered by the Michelin guide. One star signifies a very good restaurant, two stars signify excellent cooking that is well worth a detour, and three stars equates to exceptional cuisine worthy of a special journey. There are now 529 starred eateries in France.

For chefs, Michelin stars are the ultimate accolade. According to Michelin, stars reflect “what’s on the plate and only what’s on the plate”. The chef’s are judged on: the quality of ingredients, the skill in their preparation and the combination of flavours, the level of creativity, the value for money, and the consistency of culinary standards. Décor and service do not affect star ratings. But if it did, then L’Univers would surely be awarded for its service as well.

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Admittedly, interpreting the dishes at L’Univers is a challenge to native English speakers. The meals are very traditional, albeit with a modern twist.

Thankfully, the waiters at L’Univers are very professional, they speak English well, and are more than happy to explain the menu.

65, Rue Milton Robbins Nice Tel: 04 93 85 85 65

Now, after much thought, my guest chose the duck ... and it was simply sublime! Thin slices of duck were braided upon a bed of potato, bacon and onion ragout. Again, the ragout was prepared traditionally with diced ingredients

DELHI DARBAR Tandoori

Indian Restaurant Open Everyday

10am-2.30pm & 6pm-11.30pm

Take Away 4, rue de l’Abbaye - 06300 Vieux Nice Tel: 04 93 01 45 68 www.delhidarbarnice.fr

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Hotel Hotel Suisse

Hotel Comfort Roosevelt

The Hotel Suisse enjoys an exceptional seafront location affording stunning views over the Baie des Anges and the Promenade des Anglais. It is perfectly located within metres of the old town and Nice Port. The enchanting and elegant setting makes for a memorable stay.

This 3 star hotel is ideally located in the city centre. Beaches and the Promenade des Anglais are just minutes away together with the main shopping strip.

Each of the 49 rooms in the Comfort Roosevelt were renovated in 2004 with designer furniture to provide the maximum comfort and elegance. The whole property is peaceful and unhurried.

Services include air conditioning, free internet access in lobby, free Wifi, individual safe, free coffee & tea facilities, minibar, ironing board and television.

15 Quai Rauba Capeu, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 92 17 39 00

The majority of rooms offer these unique views and boast contemporary, streamlines decor.

Prices start around 115€ per room.

16 rue Maréchal Joffre, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 87 94 71

Prices start from 80€ for a single room, 100€ for a double.

Hostel HOTEL MEYERBEER

NH Hotel

This hostel is situated just 60 metres from the beach. All of the 16 rooms are equipped with a bathroom, colour TV and telephone. There is also a kitchen to prepare meals. Internet and Wifi are free, and there are security lockers.

Walking distance from the old town and the port, NH Nice is perfectly located and easily accessible. NH Nice is one of the best places to explore the area. Facing the hotel is the shopping district called ‘’Republique’’, a bowling hall, night life and beautiful architecture.Thanks to the tramway in front of the hotel all the city of Nice is on our doorstep. This is a valuefor-money 4 star hotel.

15 rue Meyebeer, Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 88 95 65

The hostel is suited to backpackers and younger people looking to meet other travellers.

Private rooms from 50€, shared rooms from 14€.

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Rooms from 117.00€

Halloween Special Want to know how we made our fantastic looking zombies for the front cover? Well, it is actually not that hard.

All you need are the following: Liquid latex Coloured face paints: white (for the base), black & red Grey eye shadow brushes Tissue paper Make-up sponges Then check out this tutorial on the web: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dW0A4rnnYk There are some great costumes available nowadays, but if you are not looking to spend too much money this Halloween, you can make your own costume by tearing up some old clothes and covering them with bloody handprints (acrylic red paint). Tease your hair with a comb and voila ... you have a zombie! It’s as easy as that!

Now you are ready to head out on the town!

Ma Nolan’s will be decked out in true Halloween style, and staff will be dressed-up to the max so you won’t feel out of place. There’ll also be special Halloween cocktails and drinks promos.

Wayne’s is notorious for having the best Halloween scene in town. The exterior of the bar is transformed into a virtual graveyard in true Halloween style. They also offer face painting at a small cost, so if you can’t do it on your own ... let Wayne’s help you achieve that killer look!

Checkpoint also joins in the fun, decking out the interior with spooky props. Their special deal for the night is a pint of guinness and a shot of whiskey for just 5.90€. Hey, might as well get tipsy so you can really pull off that crawling zombie look!

King’s also goes to great lengths to spook-up the bar, with plenty of scary creatures and spider webs.

Now, Halloween falls on a Saturday so you will want to keep the party going all night long. Don’t forget to visit Blue Whales and Pompei for some serious after party fun!

For the kids, there’s a special event at Le Labyrinthe near Grasse. You can celebrate Halloween at the giant maze - over 4 km long - and the best Halloween costumes win a prize!

It’s free entrance for children under 4; 8.50€ for ages 4-11; 10.50€ for 12’s and over. Find them at route de Grasse, tel: 04 92 02 06 06.

THE HISTORY OF THE JACK-O’LANTERN

The History of Halloween Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the beginning of the dark, cold winter - a time of year that was often associated with death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the world of the living and the dead became blurred, and that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth on this eve. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes made of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other’s fortunes.

By the 800’s, the influence of Christianity had spread to the Celtic lands, and Pope Boniface IV designated November 1 All Saints’ Day - a time to honor saints and martyrs. The celebration was also called All-hallows, and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be called All-hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween!

The practice of carving scary faces into pumpkins originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack”. According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him.

True to his name, Stingy Jack didn’t want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree’s bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years.

Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carvedout turnip and has been roaming the Earth with ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as “Jack of the Lantern,” and then, simply “Jack O’Lantern.” People then began to make their own versions of Jack O’Lanterns, finding that pumpkins - a native fruit to America - was indeed the perfect specimen!

THE HISTORY OF TRICK-OR-TREATING

Hundreds of years ago, when it was believed that ghosts came back to the earthly world, people thought that if they left their homes they would encounter such ghosts. To avoid being recognised by the spirits, people would wear masks when they left their homes after dark. And in order to keep ghosts away from their homes, they would place bowls of food outside to appease the ghosts and prevent them from trying to enter.

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Pubs, Bars & Clubs Authentic Irish Bar/Restaurant Vieux Nice

Pub Quiz Mon @ 8pm Open 10 am every day Wifi, terrace Live Music every night 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

Nice Port

Pub Quiz Thur @ 8pm Jazz Sunday’s 9pm Wifi Terrace Live Music New HD 63” Tv’s

Food served all day, Happy Hour: 5-9pm

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International Bar

15 rue de la Prefecture, Nice www.kings-nice.com

Live bands every night 10.30pm-2.00am Jam Session/Open Mic every Sunday Terrace Happy Hour: 5-9pm everyday Bar snacks

English Bar/Restaurant CREDIT CRUNCH LUNCH Cheeseburger, fries & beer/wine for only 10€

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

Food served all day Live international bands 10.30pm-12.30am DJ 12.30-2am Terrace, Wifi Happy Hour: 5-9pm Thursdays: Ladies Night 1€ bubbly

Cocktail Bar Happy Hour all day Tues & Sat: Salsa night Live music Bar Food Wifi, Terrace

DE KLOMP Dutch Themed Bar 6, rue Mascoïnat 06300 Nice

Bulldog Pub Pompei 16, rue de L’Abbaye, Nice

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Open 5pm-2.30am Live Music Happy hour 5.30pm-9.30pm Tues: Happy Hour all night Thurs: Cocktail night Special: 1.8L Cocktail 30€

After Party Bar Rock memorabilia Happy hour 8-10pm Open till 4 am!

Smoking room Live music every night!

Irish Disco Bar

Check Point

DJ Every night Wi Fi Live Sports/Sky TV Monday: Ladies night Happy Hour: 4pm-9pm everyday (on Tuesday & Thursday all night long) Wednesday: 2€ Shots Sunday: Cocktail Night Live Music every week end

2, rue Desboutin 06000 nice 04 93 13 96 92 www.checkpoint.com Open 4pm-2.30am

American Bar/Restaurant

8, place Charles Felix 06300 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 00 50

Open 7/7 Service non stop Terrace & open air cocktail bar Happy Hour: 8pm-10pm everyday Authentic American Menu Live Music

IRISH PUB

Open everyday 12pm-12.30am Kitchen open until 11pm 4.50€ pints all day & Happy Hour 8pm-10pm Fresh Tapas Menu changed daily Corner of 22 rue Droite & 5 rue Rossetti 06300 Nice Tel: 04 93 80 43 22

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Mike singing @ Blast Ma Nolan’s Port

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Feature Article: A FRENCH LESSON IN HEALTH CARE?

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s American President Barrack Obama fights to reform the country’s health care system, we take a look at the situation here in France. How does this country stack up when it comes to health care, what are the most common health problems, and is this system sustainable?

THE FACTS: (World Health Organisation, 2006 figures) France Life expectancy at birth, in years, male 77.51 Life expectancy at birth, in years, female 84.58 Estimated infant mortality per 1000 live births 4 Total health expenditure as % of gross domestic product (GDP) 11.20% America Life expectancy at birth, male 75 Life expectancy at birth, female 80 Estimated infant mortality per 1000 live births 8 Total health expenditure as % of gross domestic product (GDP) 2007 16.2%

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n 2000, the World Health Organisation ranked the French health system as the best over all in the world.

Similarly, a study published last year in the journal Health Affairs also ranked France number 1 when it comes to avoidable mortality - that is the lowest rate of avoidable deaths. The United States was last, in 19th place, with the highest rate of avoidable deaths.

So what is France doing right, and why is America divided almost equally on the idea of health reform?

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ell, most importantly, the French have managed to achieve universal health care. That is, the entire population legally residing in France is covered - more than 99% of the population. The rest are covered under a special plan when they show up at the E.R, hospital outpatient department or health centre. According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S is the “only wealthy, industrialised

French health care system

nation that does not ensure that all citizens have coverage”. Some 46 million (out of a population of over 300 million) are estimated to be without insurance. On top of that, 25 million Americans are also deemed “underinsured” - their coverage is inadequate for their needs.

Meanwhile, medical debt is the principal cause of personal bankruptcy in the U.S. French taxpayers fund a state health insurer, Assurance Maladie, proportionally to their income, and patients get treatment even if they can’t pay for it. France spends 11% of national output on health services, compared with 17% in the U.S. Under President Obama’s new health care plan, every American would be required to obtain insurance, or face a fine. Less well-off Americans would be offered subsidies to help them pay for their coverage. Obama says he will pay for his $900 billion plan by cutting waste from the existing Medicare programme, and levying fees on insurance companies who offer “goldplated” insurance plans.

“The French health system demonstrates that it is possible to achieve universal coverage without a government-run system that regulates how doctors practice medicine.”

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ccording to Victor G. Rodwin, professor of health policy and management at the Wagner School of Public Service at New York University, “the French Health system demonstrates that it is possible to achieve universal coverage without a government-run system that regulates how doctors practice medicine.” The health insurance system in France is government run though.

Health care is financed through compulsory payroll taxes and some income tax contributions. Doctors work predominantly in private, office-based, free-for-service practices, and there is a mix of private and public hospitals. While no one has a choice of insurer for basic coverage, they do have more of a choice of doctors and hospitals than the average American has. One of the most important factors of health insurance in France is, unlike in America, insurers here can not turn anyone down for pre-existing conditions, they can’t terminate someone if they change their job, and they can’t stop paying when the expenses exceed a certain amount.

This is partly related to the fact that all health insurance funds that provide benefits under the national plan in France are legally private NONPROFIT organisations.

Obama’s health care reform proposes tougher regulations for the insurance industry, so that people with pre-existing conditions cannot be refused cover, and

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insurers cannot drop people’s coverage when they get ill. Importantly, it also proposes a governmentsponsored non-profit health insurance plan (“public option”) that would compete with private insurers.

Still, in a recent Washington Post survey, 45% said the reform plan would create too much government involvement in the system.

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octors in the US complain about having to practice “defensive medicine”, ordering unnecessary tests just to cover any potential charges of negligence later on. According to Professor Rodwin, this doesn’t exist in France for two reasons: firstly, since 2002, there has been a national no-fault compensation scheme; secondly, the number of attorneys per capita in France is far smaller than in the U.S. Meanwhile, Obama’s health care reform would see caps on the amount of money that can be collected as a result of medical errors. This government intervention has already happened in both Australia and England.

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o are people healthier in France?

A report commissioned by the World Health Organisation in 2004 compared each country to a reference group (Eur-A) - the 27 countries with very low child and adult mortality rates. It revealed that French women can expect to live one of the longest lives in the Eur-A (almost 84 years), whereas men are at the Eur-A average (76 years). People in France experience the lowest mortality for cardiovascular diseases in Eur-A, although it is still responsible for 27% of deaths. Cancer is the largest single cause of death (almost one in three). It accounts for 10-15% of the total burden of disease.

Men 30-59 years old have one of the highest mortality rates from lung cancer, and this is increasing rapidly among women 30-59 years (and has now surpassed the Eur-A average).

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ccording to another WHO report, Health Care Systems in Transition, “The overall picture of the state of health in France contains apparent contradictions. On the one hand, life expectancy and life

News updates expectancy without disability show that the health of the population is good. On the other hand, France suffers from a high rate of premature male mortality due to smoking and accidents, and social and geographical inequalities in health remain substantial”.

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s the French health system sustainable?

There are no enforceable budget ceilings on French national health care expenditures, therefore annual increases tend to exceed spending targets. According to The Wall Street Journal, France’s Assurance Maladie has been in the red since 1989. This year the annual shortfall is expected to reach €9.4 billion, and €15 billion in 2010 ... or roughly 10% of it’s budget. However, when compared to America, France does a better job of controlling health care costs, spending about half as much per person on health care. The total spending on health care in France accounts for 11% of the gross domestic product, versus 16% in America.

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s for America, it is now up to Congress to decide on whether the health plan will be accepted or rejected.

While Congress agrees on the majority of the package, the major points of disagreement are on the “public option” and on how to pay for the remainder of reform.

Mr Obama has staked his credibility on getting health care reform passed this year.

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s for France, well French people consider access to health care a social right, and any effort to cut coverage can lead to a big fight. The latest health care legislation of President Nicolas Sarkozy, passed this summer, focuses on reducing costs at state hospitals.

About two-thirds of France’s hospitals are state run.

Mr Sarkozy has asked them to hire more business managers and behave more like private companies, for instance, by balancing their budgets.

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rance’s health care system is clearly ranked number one in the world for a reason. And it is not surprising that America is looking to the French system for guidance, particularly when it comes to health insurance.

As for universal coverage, it is hard to see why anyone would argue with a system that provides health care for all, regardless of health, race or social status. We can only watch and wait to see how successful Obama is in achieving one of the biggest challenges of his presidential career.

Cassandra Tanti

FRANCE APPROVES BAN FOR ILLEGAL DOWNLOADERS The French parliament gave its final approval on the 22nd September to an Internet piracy bill that would cut illegal downloaders off from the Internet. The law will take affect from the beginning of 2010.

around 1.3 billion U.S. dollars, Societe Generale 800 million dollars and Dexia 400 million dollars. Other French banks and insurers are claiming hundreds of millions of dollars more. A Dexia spokesman says “like other creditors, we are engaged in a procedure to recover our debts”.

The original anti-piracy law, known by the acronym HADOPI, was adopted in May but then blocked in June by France’s Constitutional Council. The main concern was the fact that a government body (HADOPI) would have the power to shut down web access for up to a year for those who download music and films illegally, without any recourse to challenge accusations. The new bill, Hadopi 2, shifts the final decision to cut off Internet access to the courts. On the third strike (after initial written warnings) a judge would hand down an Internet ban or impose a fine of up to 300,000€ (a pre-existing law) or a two-year jail sentence. But the French government is confident that it will rarely get that far. According to Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand, “the penalties will probably be quite rare, for I believe in the effectiveness of this deterrent”.

Meanwhile, the G20 summit - a gathering of the world’s 19 biggest developed and emerging economies plus the European Union - agreed in September that it was too early to begin to scale back the multi-trillion dollar stimulus measures that have helped stave off further economic misery following last year’s financial meltdown. Instead, they will prepare their exit strategies and, when the time is right, withdraw their policy support.

The law is backed by the music and film industries, which have seen dwindling CD and DVD sales amid the meteoric rise of peer-to-peer file sharing.

H1N1 VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER France is set to distribute millions of doses of the H1N1 vaccine mid-October, ahead of a highly anticipated second wave of the pandemic in the northern winter. France has reserved 94 million doses from four pharmaceutical companies and expects to have several million doses by mid-October when the vaccines should win market approval. The vaccine will initially be used on at-risk groups, such as people with asthma and diabetes, Health officials have said. Initial doses will be in spray form, safe for adults and children two years and older, but pregnant women will have to wait for the injection version.

Up until now, France has recorded 1,223 laboratoryconfirmed cases, but based on the number of visits to doctors across the country, the number of new infections is actually estimated at 3,000 per week.

The U.N. health agency says it expects that one third of the world’s nearly seven billion people could be infected by the virus over the course of the swine flu pandemic, which was declared in June and could last for three years.

FINANCIAL CRISIS France’s top banks are demanding billions of euros from the administrator of failed Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers. BNP Paribas is claiming

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Ahead of the summit, French president Nicolas Sarkozy led calls for tough action on banking regulations and had threatened to walk out of the G20 if this issue was not addressed sufficiently. However, leaders could only muster a pledge, thin on detail, to impose “strong international compensation standards aimed at ending practices that lead to excessive risk taking.”

U.S. President and official host of the summit Barrack Obama said “we will create more powerful tools to hold large global financial firms accountable and orderly procedures to manage failures without burdening taxpayers. And we will tie executive pay to long-term performance so that sound decisions are rewarded instead of short-term greed.”

The result: banks (not bankers) should expect tighter regulation and monitoring as the excesses of the recent past came to scrutiny. “We call on banks to retain a greater proportion of current profits to build capital, where needed, to support lending,” according to the G20 accord. “All firms whose failure could pose a risk to financial stability must be subject to consistent, consolidated supervision and regulation with high standards.”

Vélo Bleu Nice’s latest ecological form of transport - the Vélo Bleu bikes - appears to be a big success. The number of people who have signed up for annual subscriptions has exceeded expectations, and there are over 400 “24 hour” rentals each day. The average time of use is 20-25 minutes, which makes sense considering the compact nature of Nice and the fact that the first 30 minutes are free! The Vélo Bleu bikes change hands more often in Nice than in any other city with the same scheme. While the majority of opinion towards the bikes is positive, they have been criticised for being complicated, inadequate, and even daunting. There are concerns over safety as motorists are forced to negotiate their way around the bikes in the absence of bike lanes. However, the city is working on increasing the number of bike lanes by 50%.

The current fleet of 900 bicycles will be strengthened by another 300 by the end of 2009, and 550 by May 2010. There will eventually be 1,750 bikes and 175 stations throughout the city (there are currently 90 stations).

Theft is already a problem, with 6 arrests so far. All were caught on surveillance cameras.

To subscribe to Vélo Bleu, download a form from their website www.velobleu.org and post the form, together with your RIB and a cheque for the appropriate subscription fees to Vélo Bleu or deliver in person to their Nice office.

Art & Culture More than 200 000 visitors come each year to the Maeght Foundation, while many exhibitions are organised in museums across France and abroad based on the Foundation’s collections. Writers, poets, philosophers and art historians are often invited to the foundation to give thematic conferences about the exhibitions.

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he Marguerite and Aimé Maeght Foundation contains one of the most important art collections in Europe, embodied in exceptionally beautiful surroundings. Monumental works are even integrated into the building and gardens: the Giacometti courtyard, mural mosaics by Chaggal and TalCoat, a pool and stained glass window by Braque, and a Bury fountain.

This architectural ensemble was entirely conceived and financed by Aimé and Marguerite Maeght, who wanted to present modern and contemporary art in all its forms. It contains an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures, drawings and graphic works from the 20th century, including works by Bonnard, Braque, Calder, Chagall, Giacometti, Léger and Miró.

In fact, much of Miró’s work is featured here, and was created during lengthy periods of time with Aimé and Marguerite Maeght. The observer can follow his career from early cubism, impressionism and fauvism through to his farm series, then his experimentation with colour, some pencil drawings from the 30’s, and through to his later works in the 60’s. His sculptures are fantastical and themed around pre-history and nature. There is even a video room with a series of films about Miro. It is indeed Miró’s labyrinth ... a fantasy series of sculptures and pools.

Mamac Nice

MUSEUMS:

Musée d’Art Moderne et Musée d’Art Contemporain

Rétrospective

27th June 29th November

How to get there: By bus: take the number 400 bus in the direction of Vence by Saint Paul, the stop is Saint Paul. By car: from Nice exit on number 48 Villeneuve Loubet/Cagnes sur Mer then follow the signs to Saint Paul.

Opening times: Every day October 1st - June 30th: 10am - 6pm Tel: 04 93 32 81 63

-MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY (Palais Masséna) Tel: 04 93 91 19 10 Open from 10am to 6pm /closed on Tuesdays

Every Day 10am-6pm except on Monday

ROBERT LONGO

Cost: Individual: 11€, Groups/Students: 9€, Children under 10: free Location: Saint-Paul Guided tours: 4€ per person, guided tours of 10 or more people must be reserved in advance

-MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY AND MODERN ART Promenade des Arts Tel: 04 97 13 42 01 Open from 10am to 6pm/closed on Mondays www.mamac-nice.org -FINE ARTS MUSEUM 33, Avenue des Baumettes Tel.04 92 15 28 28, Open 10am to 6pm/closed on Mondays & Bank Holidays -VILLA ARSON 20, Avenue Stephen Liégeard, Tel: 04 92 07 73 73, Exhibitions : Tel. 04 92 07 73 80, open every day 2pm to 7pm from July to September and 2pm to 6pm from October to June.

Closed on Tuesdays Internet : www.villa-arson.org

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-FRANCISCAN MUSEUM, CHURCH AND MONASTERY OF CIMIEZ Tel. 04 93 81 00 04 Open every day from 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm/closed on Sundays and bank holidays -MATISSE MUSEUM 164 Avenue des Arènes de Cimiez Tel. 04 93 81 08 08, open from 10am to 6pm, closed on Tuesdays and bank holidays. www.musee-matisse-nice.org -MARC CHAGALL NATIONAL BIBILICAL MESSAGE MUSEUM Tel. 04 93 53 87 20 Open 10am to 6pm from the 1st of July to the 30th of September and 10am to 5pm from October to June/closed on Tuesdays Cost: 6,50 Euros Free every first Sunday of each month Internet : www.musee-chagall.fr -ASIAN ARTS MUSEUM 405, Promenade des Anglais - Arénas, Tel. 04 92 29 37 00 - fax 04 92 29 37 01 opening hours: www.arts-asiatiques.com

Cinema New movie releases this month

“Funny People”

“Whiteout”

Comedy Directed by Judd Apatow With Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann

Action movie directed by Dominic Sena With Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skerritt

Out on the 7th of October

Out on the 21st of October

“I Love You, Beth Cooper”

“Surrogates”

Comedy directed by Chris Columbus With Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust, Jack Carpenter Out on the 7th of October

Action science-fiction movie directed by Jonathan Mostow With Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike Out on the 28th of October

“G-FORCE”

“This Is It”

“The Informant”

Documentary A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London directed by Kenny Ortega

Out on the 21st of October

Out on the 28th of October

“Mary and Max”

Original Version Cinemas: “Rialto” 4, rue de Rivoli, Nice

Dark comedy and horror Directed by Karyn Kusama With Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons

Comedy adventure Directed by Hoyt Yeatman With Bill Nighy, Sam Rockwell, Will Arnett Out on the 14th of October

“Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs”

Adventure/Childrens movie directed by John Schultz With Carter Jenkins, Austin Robert Butler, Ashley Tisdale

Animation movie Directed by Phil Lord, Chris Mille With Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan Out on the 21st of October

Out on the28th of October

DVD Releases

“Mercury” 16, place Garibaldi, Nice

CD Releases

Defiance

Arctic Monkeys “Humbug”

Directed by Edward Zwick Jewish brothers in Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe escape into the Belarussian forests, where they join Russian resistance fighters and endeavor to build a village in order to protect themselves and about 1,000 Jewish non-combatants Cast: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell Released on the 23rd of October

Humbug is the third album by the British alternative rock band Arctic Monkeys.

Produced by Josh Homme leader of the band “Queen of the stone age.”

Released

David Gray “Draw the line”

The Wrestler

Directed by Darren Aronofsky A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.

Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood Out on the 23rd of October

(Downtown/Mercer Street) David Gray returns from a hiatus with his eighth fulllength effort and first in four years, “Draw the Line”.

Released

Pearl Jam “Backspacer”

The Burning Plain

Directed by Guillermo Arriaga A drama with a two-tiered storyline concerning a mother (Basinger) and daughter (Theron) who try to form a bond after the young woman’s difficult childhood.

Cast: Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Lawrence` Released

Backspacer is the ninth studio album by American alternative rock band Pearl Jam. released on September 20, 2009

MUSE “The Resistance”

Angels & Demons

Directed by Ron Howard Angels & Demons is a 2009 American film adaptation of Dan Brown’s novel by the same name.

It is the sequel to The Da Vinci Code Cast: Tom Hanks, Ewan Mc Gregor Released

Muse are back after a three year hiatus with this album, influenced by George Orwell’s 1984.

Released

Pete Doherty “Grace/Wastelands”

Looking For Eric

Directed by Ken Loach Eric, a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona..

Cast: Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, Stephanie Bishop Released

The new Pete Doherty album Grace/Wastelands is out now. It’s actually quite good, which may come as a surprise to people who only know him as a problem child who makes great headlines in the UK gutter press.

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Gig Guide Nice is one of the few cities in the world to offer quality live music every night of the week. So be sure to catch the Riviera’s best live bands at the hottest bars in town! To learn more about the performers read their details at the bottom of the page. You can even pay them a visit on the web!

MA NOLAN’S VIEUX NICE

01-03 Sun 04 06-07 Thurs 08 09-10 Sun 11 13-14 Thurs 15 16-18 22-25 27-28 Thurs 29 30-31

Solea Partenope Partenope N’Goi Soul Power Waste Karma N’Goi Skydog Running Birds Solea N’Goi Solea

BLUE WHALES 01-03 Sun 04 Mon 05 Tues 06 07-10 Sun 11 Mon 12 Tues 13 14-17 Sun 18 Mon 19 Tues 20 21-24 Sun 25 Mon 26 Tues 27 28-31

WAYNE’S 01-04 05-10 11-18 19-24 25-31

Breathe Spyglass Breathe Karma Breathe

CHECK POINT Thurs 01 02-03 Thurs 08 09-10 Thurs 15 16-17 Thurs 22 23-24 Thurs 29 30-31

Anywhos The 222’s Anywhos The 222’s Anywhos The B-siders Anywhos The 222’s Anywhos The 222’s

SANSAS Live Music every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday night.

Salsa nights every Tuesday & Saturday.

Running Birds Millionnaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella Cabine 13 Millionnaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella Back door men Milionnaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella Reset Millionnaire Whiskey Finger Aquarella Number 9

POMPEI 01 02-03 06 07 08 09-10 13 14 15 16-17 20 21 22 23-24 28 29 30-31

Alex + Breathe Waste Tony Jo Alex + Breathe Big Fat Mama Jo Alex Solo + Breathe B-Siders Tony Solo Jo + Breathe Club Divine Jo Solo + Breathe Cabine 13

KING’S 01 02 03 04 05-06 07 08 09 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19-20 21 22 23 24 25 26-27 28 29 30 31

Beasty Boop Reset Reset Jam SHUDDERWALL Alex Merry Mood Nutopia Nutopia Jam Nothing Merry Mood Dig It Running Birds Running Birds Jam SENZA FIRMA Alex Alex Fox Fox Jam Road 89 Fuckin Machine Fuckin Machine Waste Waste

DE KLOMP 02 03 09-10 16-17 23-24

Abambomb Cabine 13 TBC Four soul Wide Way

Every Tuesday & Wednesday Duo with Stéphane Brunello or Nobo.

MA NOLAN’S PORT 02-03 09-10 Sun 11 16-17 Sun 18 23-24 Sun 25 30-31

Running Birds Waste Mellow Swing Karma N’Goi N.E.W.S Mellow Swing X-Y

Learn more about the bands!

Running Birds: Rock band www.therunningbirds.com Kim Cao: Solo Acoustic www.myspace.com/kimtoutseul Jake Hall Band: Duo & 4 piece acoustic www.myspace.com/jakehall2008 Partenope: Duo acoustic www.myspace.com/duopartenope N’Goi: Duo & 4 piece acoustic Mocambo: Duo & 4 piece acoustic Number 9: Duo & 4 piece acoustic www.myspace.com/lesnumber9 Woodface: Pop/rock duo Medi & the medecine show: Rock/Soul/Garage mediandthemedicineshow.com Invitraux: rock www.myspace.com/invitraux Funky Monks: Funk Four Soul: Funk/Soul/Pop Big Fat Mama: Rock Nutopia: Rock Beasty Boop: Rock http://fr.myspace.com/beastyboop

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Spyglass: Pop Rock www.spyglassrockband.com Tony Ruth: Solo acoustic www.myspace.com/tonyruthmusic Cabine 13: Rock band www.myspace.com/cabine13 Waste: Pop Rock www.wasteweb.net Karma: Rock band rocknkarma.free.fr Reset: Rock band Ani Mals: Rock band www.myspace.com/naphtalene Millionnaire: Rock band Aquarella: Rock band Whiskey Finger: Rock band Fuckin Machine: Rock band www.facebook.com (search) fuckin’machine Breathe: Rock band www.facebook.com (search) breathe-waynes-nice D-Gas: Duo acoustic Bliss: Rock band Wide Way: Soul, Funk, Latino

To include your band’s info email cassandratanti@gmail.com

4th October

Riviera Events

Run for a Flower - Antibes/Juan les Pins

This event is open to all licensed and unlicensed runners. Some 3,000 competitors take part in this classic run along one of the most beautiful circuits of the world.

Organised by the Antibes Council Sports Department, contact 04 92 90 53 40.

16-18th October

44th Antibes-Côte d’Azur Rally

Pinede Gould at Juan les Pins A great weekend for motor racing fans and one of the selected International Federation of Racing Cars events in the European Rally Championships. It is classed as a high-level competition and attributed coefficient 20.

Organised by the Antibes Juan les Pins Racing Cars Association, contact 04 93 61 78 66.

Saturday 17th October

Nice Rugby away game, Nice v Beziers Stade de la Méditerranée, 6.30pm Avenue des Olympiades 34500 Béziers 29th October - 1st November

The World festival of Underwater Pictures - Marseille

The 36th festival is now being held in Marseille as opposed to Antibes. The exhibition features films and photographs of life underwater. This year two prizes will be awarded ... the Apnea Prize for the best picture of apneist (diving while holding breath) and a prize for the best picture of a jellyfish!

Located at the entrance of the Vieux Port.

Tel: +33 (0)4 93 61 45 45

October

International Festival of Painting

Cagnes-Sur-Mer Every year, thousands of visitors head to the celebrated Grimaldi Castle on top of the old medieval fortified village of Haut-de-Cagnes to view the works of living artists from more than fifty nations.

23-26th October

Saint-Tropez Jumble Sale

Local shops take to the streets with stands of discounted clothes.

10-11th October

Porsche Paradise, Saint Tropez

An exhibition of the best Porsche cars in Saint Tropez.

12-18th October

Antipodes Festival, Saint Tropez

An ambitious festival focussed on cinema exchanges between countries, offering a high standard selection of films. More details at www.festivaldesantipodes.org.

Early October

Menorca Cup, Saint Tropez Mahon

A gathering of old and modern sailing ships.

14 - 17 Oct 2009

Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival

Francis Gag Theatre (in French) The Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival presents established comics from the region. New talents are most welcome.

Check out the venue’s website for a detailed programme of the festival.

Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 38 12 53 4 rue Saint Joseph 06300 Email: pierre.ballay@ville-nice.fr Phone: +33 (0) 4 92 00 78 50/www.theatre-francis-gag.org

Thurs 01

Saturday 31st

Opéra de Nice, 8pm 4-6 rue SaintFrancois de Paul

Stadium du Ray, 25 avenue du Ray

Opera/Manon Lescaut/Puccini

Friday 02

Chippendales

Casino Ruhl, 9pm Promenade des Anglais

02-04

Salon Erotica Dream

Acropolis-Expositions: Fri 02 3pm-2am; Sat 03 2pm to 2am; Sun 04 2pm - 8pm.

Football - Nice v Le Mans

Wednesday 14th Theatre Enfants - Pinicchio Théâtre Francis Gag at 9pm 4 rue Saint-Joseph Thursday 15th

Nice Jazz Orchestra Concert Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional at 8pm 127 avenue de Brancolar 16-17th

Saturday 3rd

Ballet Arborescence/Cie Hallet Eghayan

Concert Symphonique Strauss, Liszt & Brahms

Opéra de Nice at 8pm on the 16th; 4pm on the 17th 4-6 rue Saint-Francois de Paule

Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional, 4pm Tel: 0497 13 50 00 127 avenue de Brancolar

Wednesday 21st

Saturday 3rd

Cedac de Cimiez at 9pm Tel: 04 93 53 89 66 49 avenue de la Marne

Football - Nice v Valenciennes

Stadium du Ray, 35 avenue du Ray Sunday 4th

Matinée Musical Concert Beethoven, Brahms, Berlioz & Ravel Opéra de Nice, 11am, 4-6 rue SaintFrancois de Paule Monday 5th

Kosma Night - Babouchian Violin & Guigue Piano CRR auditorium Joseph Kosma at 6pm Tel: 0497 13 50 00, 127 avenue de Brancolar Wednesday 7th

Concert with Amy Christiana Blake

Théâtre Francis Gag at 9pm Tel: 04 92 00 78 50 4 rue Saint-Joseph, Vieux Nice

7-14th

Cycle de Cinema Mongol Mercury Cinema 16 place Garibaldi

9-10th Junior Opera - Picasso et la Danse & Europa Danse Forum Nice Nord at 8pm 10 boulevard Comte de Falicon

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Mick Taylor Band (Blues) & Joel Dadye

Saturday 3rd

Ballet Arborescence/Cie Hallet Eghayan Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional, 4pm Tel: 0497 13 50 00 127 avenue de Brancolar Friday 23rd

Bollywood Night

Casino Ruhl at 8pm Tel: 04 97 03 12 22 1 Promenade des Anglais Friday 23rd

The Vagina Monologues (in French) Acropolis Congrés at 8.30pm Tel: 04 93 92 83 00 1 Esplanade Kennedy Saturday 24th

Football - Nice v Lyon

Stadium du Ray, 35 avenue du Ray Sunday 25th

Matinée Musicale Concert -

Bernsetin, Barber & Copland Opéra de Nice at 11am 4-6 rue Saint-Francois de Paule Thursday 29th

Lisa Ekdahl - Pop Folk

Théâtre Lino Ventura at 8.30pm Tel: 04 97 00 10 70 168 boulevard de l’Ariane

Recipes from the Riviera Host a Halloween dinner party with these great recipe ideas!

Entrée: Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup with a hint of Ginger served in Pumpkin Pots

INGREDIENTS:

4 whole baby pumpkins 6 large sweet potatoes 6 medium carrots 2 large onions 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small tub crème fraîche 2 litres chicken stock (extra crème fraîche for garnish)

METHOD

Cut the tops off the pumpkins and using a large spoon, scoop out all the flesh, leaving about 1 centimetre from the skin. Discard tops, and roast in a 180° C oven for 30 minutes or until tender.

Peel, roughly chop and roast the sweet potatoes and carrots until golden and tender (roasting the vegetables first gives the soup a deliciously sweet flavour). Then slice and fry the onions in butter and olive oil until soft.

At the last minute add the ginger and gently fry on a medium heat. Add stock and roasted vegetables, bring to the boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the crème fraîche and blend to a puree.

Serve in the warm pumpkin pots, and finish with a dollop of crème fraîche and serve.

Main: Chicken Salad with Prosciutto wrapped Roast Pumpkin, Goats Cheese, Croutons and a Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS:

4 chicken breasts 8 slices smoked prosciutto (jambon cru) 1 butternut pumpkin (or any available variety) 1 old baguette 250g fresh goats cheese Mesclun 1 cucumber 150g sundried tomatoes 6 cloves garlic, skins on olive oil 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tsp sugar juice of 1 lemon Salt & pepper

METHOD

Slice the baguette into 1.5 x 1.5 cm cubes, cover with oil from the sundried tomatoes and bake at 160° C until golden brown and crunchy. Set aside.

Slice the pumpkin into wedges, removing the soft centre as you go. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast in a hot oven (180°C) for 20-30 mins until tender. In the last 10 minutes add the unpeeled garlic to the tray to roast.

Meanwhile, season chicken and pan fry in a little olive oil until cooked (normally 5-6 mins each side, depending on size).

To make the vinaigrette combine the crushed & roasted garlic, balsamic, 6 tablespoons of olive oil, sugar and lemon juice and mix thoroughly.

To assemble: Place the mesclun in the centre of a plate, add the cucumber and sundried tomatoes. Wrap each wedge of roasted pumpkin in 2 slices of prosciutto and place 2 wedges on each plate. Top with a whole chicken breast, a few slices of goats cheese and finish with croutons.

Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.

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Wines of produce the month Fresh 10% discount on any purchase if you present this magazine upon your next visit to Côté Vin

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Cocktail Experience CAIPIRINHA

1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 lime - quartered 5 cl Cachaca (brasilian rhum) In the glass: Crush sugar and 3 limes. Pour in the rum and finish with crushed ice.

Garnish with slices of lime and two straws.

Cocktail brought to you

by Barman Frédéric Méyère.

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Enjoy!

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Live Sports MAIN EVENTS THIS MONTH: Barclays Premier League, Heinkeken Cup, UEFA Champions League, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, World Darts Grand Prix, 2016 Olympic host city named on Fri 02 in Copenhagen Big head-to-heads: Chelsea v Liverpool Sunday October 4, Liverpool v Man utd Sunday October 25. Major derbies: Blackburn Rovers v Burnley Sunday October 18, Wolves v Aston Villa October 24 and Arsenal v Tottenham October 31 DARTS 06-11

MOTOR RACING

SkyPoker World Grand Prix, Dublin

03-04 Sun 04 Sat 10 Sun 25

CRICKET 01-05

ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan

Sun 11

02-04 23-25

ATHLETICS

RALLYING

Rally of Spain Rally of Great Britain

IAAF World Half -marathon Championships, Birmingham

Sat 03 Sun 04 Sun 04 Mon 05 Sat 10

Wed 14

Sat 17 Sun 18 Sun 18 Mon 19 20-21 Sat 24 Sat 24 Sun 25 Sun 25 Sat 31 Sat 31

FOOTBALL

Sun 04 Sat 10

Manchester United v Blackburn Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers Chelsea v Liverpool Aston Villa v Manchester City 2010 World Cup Qualifiers Ukraine v England Rep. of Ireland v Italy Finland v Wales 2010 World Cup Qualifiers England v Belarus Rep. of Ireland v Montenegro Liechtenstein v Wales Czech Republic v Northern Ireland Aston Villa v Chelsea Blackburn Rangers v Burnley Wigan Athletic v Manchester United Fulham v Hull City UEFA Champions League group stages Wolves v Aston Villa Chelsea v Blackburn Liverpool v Manchester United West Ham United v Arsenal Arsenal v Tottnham Manchester United v Blackburn

RUGBY LEAGUE

National League One Grand Final engage Super League XIV Grand Final

07-11

EQUESTRIAN

Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham

MOTORCYCLING Sun 04 Sun 04 Sun 18 Sun 25

Portugese MotoGP, Estoril World Superbikes, France Australian MotoGP, Phillip Island Malaysian MotoGP, Sepang World Superbikes, Portugal

FORMULA ONE Sun 04 Sun 18

TENNIS 03-11 12-21 26-31

British Touring Car Championship, Brands Hatch World Touring Car Championship, Italy Indycar Series, Miami World Touring Car Championship, Japan

Japanese GP, Suzuka Brazilian GP, Interlagos

WTA China Open, Beijing ATP Shanghai Masters WTA Sony Ericsson Championships, Doha

Sun 04 Sat 17

RACING

Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, Longchamp Champions Day, Newmarket

HAPPY HOURS Checkpoint 4-9pm Cafe Borghèse 5-9pm Wayne’s 5-9pm King’s 5-9pm Pompei 8-10pm Ma Nolan’s 5-9pm Blue Whales 6.30pm-12am Snug & Cellar 8-10pm Kookaburra All Day De Klomp 5.30-9.30pm Blast 8pm-10pm

SPYGLASS Pop/Rock/Live Music

www.spyglassrockband.com spyglass@orange.fr

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Private & corporate events Weddings Covers & Originals

GAMES Test your Knowledge!

1) Who had a UK hit in the 90’s with the song “Streets of Philadelphia”?

2) What did Old Mother Hubbard keep in her cupboard?

3) Which was the only non-European nation to win the mean’s football World Cup in the 90’s?

4) Who changed his name from Gordon Sumner to top the charts?

5) In which country is Acapulco?

6) How many humps does a Bactrian camel have?

7) Which epic film cost $15 million US dollars to make in 1959 and won 11 Oscars?

8) What flavour is the liqueur Cointreau?

9) How is the number 14 written in Roman Numerals?

10) Which star of “Ghost” recently died of pancreatic cancer aged 57?

11) During a recent MTV music awards ceremony, Kanye West interrupted which singer’s acceptance speech for her victory over Beyonce?

5 7 8 4 7 2 9 8 6 1 5 3 2

2 6 9 7 5 2 5 8 9 9 4 5 4 6 7 3 3 2 7 1 4 9 7 5 6

3 8 2 6 4 8 7 5 1 6 3 1 9

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12) Bushfires recently raged through which US state?

13) Apart from Bermuda, what are the other t wo cities that form the ‘Bermuda Triangle’?

14) A new theme park is set to open next year in the US based on which famous series of books and films?

15) What is the name of the former Midnight Oil front man and current Federal Environment minister of Australia?

16) Which Disney film features the song ‘The Bear Necessities’?

17) Cross country skiing and rifle shooting make up which sport?

18) Which word can go before Down, Jumping and Off? 19) Which drug is named after the Greek God of Dreams?

20) DEAR CASH is an anagram of which game?

M A Z E

Sudoku Every row, column and 3x3 square must contain the numbers 1 to 9. You may not duplicate numbers in any of these configurations.

Spot the difference!

START FINISH

Can you find the 7 mistakes in the second picture?

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The hotspot Internet C@fe Located in Old Nice near the Cours Saleya and The Promenades des Anglais

www.hotspotinternet café.com 1 rue de l’ancien Sénat, Vieux Nice.

Tél: 06 28 07 52 50

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Need it? Want it? Find it. Got it!

Looking For

For Sale

21 year old girl from Finland seeking part-time employment.

I speak 4 languages (English and French fluently). Please contact me on 06 83 66 85 84 or email sofie_lindqvist@msn. com.

FOR SALE Land Cruiser Prado LWB 1993 RHD on English plates.

Metalic green and silver, 130,000 km, engine rebuilt at 125,000km, A/C, electric windows. Runs and drives perfectly. Selling for 3,500€. Contact Denis 06 99 49 47 59.

Jamie’s Kitchen cook book by Jamie Oliver. Only 1 year old, 5€. Tel: 04 93 70 65 20.

Upright piano for sale, Boyd of London. Can deliver. Make an offer - 06 99 55 94 06.

Yamaha scooter for sale, majesty 125 black from 2007, 9500 Km entierement revisé, prochain entretien 13000 km.

Old underwear for sale. Con- perfect state. call fred 06 79 65 tact Tania on 06 29 446 889.

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Mature lady, fluent in French and English, available for child care. Contact Corinne on 06 60 13 82 50.

Female looking for winter position housecleaning, dog walking, care, laundry, ironing, gardening. I am reliable and very hard working. Contact 06 42 71 85 05 or paula_ markham@yahoo.com.au.

Jobs Offered

Large collection of DVDs and Looking for some part-time CDs for sale, for childrens and work? Are you enthusiastic, adults. Call 04 93 70 65 20. energetic and like to have fun?

Why not become a pub-crawl Fax - Phillips brand - for sale, leader! Contact Cassandra at 10€. Contact 06 11 24 68 64. thatsnicemagazine@gmail. com.

MONEY EXCHANGE American Express, Airport Nice Change Méditerranée, 17 av Jean Medecin Cofima, 2 rue de France Travelex, 13av Thiers (opp. train station)

24 HR PHARMACIES (Closed Sundays from 7pm) Pharmacie Massena, 7 rue Massena Pharmacie Riviera, 66 av Jean Medecin

PUBLIC UTILITIES France Telecom Domestic 1013, Business 1015 English service Mon-Fri 09h00 – 17h30 08 00 36 47 75

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

EDF (Electricity) GDF (Gas) Water: Info Emergency

TAXI 04 93 13 78 78 MECHANICS/BREAKDOWN SERVICE Help Dépannage +33 04 93 89 80 89 Nice Dépannage +33 (0) 810 06 24 24

QUIZ Spot the difference 1) Bruce Springsteen 2) Nothing, 1.Red eye the cupboard was bare 2. Bloody finger stain 3) Brazil 4) Sting 5) Mexico missing on shoulder 6) 2 7) Ben Hur 8) Orange 9) XIV 10) Patrick Swayze 3. Bloody print on t’shirt 11) Taylor Swift 12) California 4.Blood on elbow 13) Miami & Puerto Rico 5.Red square on disco 14) Harry Potter theme park ball 15) Peter Garrett 6. Purple bruising on face 16) Jungle Book 17) Biathlon 7. Nina missing from 18) Show 19) Morphine background 20) Charades

ENGLISH SPEAKING GP Dr Chawki Elias 89 Quai des Etats-Unis

6 3 1 4 9

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ENGLISH SPEAKING DENTIST Dr Nicolas Colson 4, avenue de Verdun 04 93 87 86 69

Sudoku

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Maze

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