It is one of the most important European holiday destinations and travellers have visited for hundreds of years. Known originally as The Maspalomas Calms, the coastal area stretching from Castillo de Romeral to the “Punton� (the point) of Santa Agueda (Arguineguin) served as a natural harbour through which tall kinds of vessels and people passed; from fishing boats to pirate ships, Sir Francis Drake and even the great Christopher Columbus himself five centuries before now, used the beaches of the Costa Canaria, and Maspalomas, to rest and build the strength necessary for embarking on new adventures and discovering new worlds..This year, 2012, marks the Golden Jubilee of the official birth of what has been described as the primary economic engine driving The Canary Islands, and in particular Gran Canaria. Happy Birthday Maspalomas - Costa Canarias - this year you are 50!
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Betwe Just half a century ago the international touristhaven Maspalomas was little more than arid landscape growing wheat, barley, millet and chickpeas owned by the Count of La Vega Grande, whose noble family were granted the lands in 1777 by King Carlos III. Juan Grande, on the east coast of Gran Canaria, was known then as the gateway to the desert due to the inhospitable nature of the southern end of the island. The Maspalomas region was mentioned little in the official histories, which were written primarily by those who lived in the burgeoning north and the tri-continental port city of Las Palmas. The only people here were a handful of fishermen and share-croppers, who essentially lived off the land rent free in exchange for their labour, sowing and reaping the crops and earning a small share for themselves with
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which to feed their families. It was in the summer of 1961 that a chain of events was set in motion that would not only irreversibly change the fate of Maspalomas, but would begin a revolution in the economy and industry of the Canary Islands as a whole. Having convened a conference on the future of tourism on the islands the count, Don Alejandro del Castillo y Castillo, called for The International Competition of the Costa Canaria de Maspalomas asking for environmentally sustainable projects under the Rules of Architecture and Urbanism of the International Union of Architects in Paris, in a bid to attract visitors to the archipelago. This contest was won by a French company called Setapo. The result was that Maspalomas quickly became one of the most
important tourist centres in Spain, almost totally erasing its agricultural past in a few simple decades of unprecedented prosperity. In 1962 the first stakes in the ground for the building of The La Rotunda restaurant were laid, taking two years to complete; and the first complex of bungalows, Las Caracolas, were given the go ahead. Between 64 and 66 the apartments New Sweden in San Agustin were begun along with Gran Canaria’s first package holiday hotels and apartments The Sand, Waves and Breezes. The very first of the shopping centres, Kasbah also opened later becoming the focus of the now famous Maspalomas Carnival. With the 70s came a German tourist boom, and many say shameless land speculation which somewhat obscured and negated the originally well intentioned
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een Worlds while others only complain if those hotels are not full all year round, but it would do us well to remember that this was always meant to be an exercise in sustainability and the tourists were at first only expected to be here during the winter. What we have now is far beyond Count Alejandro’s wildest imaginings; though he did confess he’d feared it may damage this natural paradise. One fact however is undeniable, the subsequent tourist boom not only changed the industry of a region beyond recognition, but it lifted hundreds and thousands of families out of rural poverty, providing funds for education, health care, housing, jobs and much, much more. The boom, when put into perspective, must
make all talk of ‘crises’ and of ‘money problems’ pale into insignificance when compared with some of the hardships from which the Gran Canarian people have come prior to the tourism of Maspalomas, it was nothing short of a miracle. Without the early vision of the Count Alejandro de la Vega Grande del Castillo y del Castillo, the images featured in this year’s commemorative Maspalomas50 calendar, of famous characters like the Apollo XI moon landing astronauts, Aldrin, Collins and Armstrong touring on Camelback and of the Restaurante La Ronda, and the iconic image of Juanito Garcia wandering over virgin dunes with his camel, might never have held the
significance for us that they undoubtedly do today. These islands are forever changed, and it is now down to the people who live and work together here to make
sure that those changes can truly be seen as for the better by generations to come for the sunny future of these fortunate isles, so majestically standing sentinel betwixt
Atlantic continents and as a gateway between worlds.
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plans for sustainability of the natural environment, much to the outrage of the press and citizens of the island. A German newspaper of the time published a prophetic article entitled “Between Maspalomas and the sun is placed a concrete cloud” The Maspalomas carnival, now 32 years old, has become world famous as have the beaches and the early inclusivity practiced by the people here in the promotion of gay tourism as well as family holidays and quality of experience rarely rivalled elsewhere. It is the warmth of the people, not just the sunshine, that bring tourists back here year after year. Some certainly lament the building of so many hotels so near to the dunes,
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It is not easy to be a pioneer. Iron Butterfly know much about it, having been some of the first - along with the Doors, Cream, Hendrix and Blue Cheer - to fuse Hard Rock with Acid Rock subsequently developing the sound of a generation with the likes of Led Zeppelin and Jeff Beck, among other legendary groups. There are things you never forget, and one of them must be the first time you hear the introduction of “In-A-GaddaDa-Vida,” their theme par excellence. The bass riff, guitar and keyboard unite with the eerie voice of Doug Ingle and the amazing drum solo of Ron Bushy ... making your head explode and your life suddenly take a different direction. You can ask the millions of people who bought the single
and album of the same name, or producers of hit TV show The Simpsons, who created a memorable scene based on that famous song. The San Diego group officially disbanded in 1971, leaving four fantastic studio works and a killer live set. Doug Ingle left the music business and has remained firm in his decision. Drummer RonBushy however championed the consequent reunion of the band with the current lineup including the extraordinary talents of Lee Dorman, Charles ‘Charlie’ Marinkovich and Martin Gerschwitz. Iron Butterfly’s arrival to Gran Canaria marks a great time in their career: and is the first time that this extraordinary quartet has set foot on these fortunate isles. A
unique and special opportunity to witness the sounds of a generationg at the hands of their creators. An unrepeatable opportunity to witness some
Gadda-Da-Vida”. Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-DaVida is the 31st best-selling
truly legendary original rock stars of the 60s and 70s Iron Butterfly is an American psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit “In-A-
album in the world. The Los Angeles music climate of the late sixties and seventies was characterized by heavy sounds and sentiments
February 24th, Teatro Felo Monzon, Las Palmas Tickets 20€ from www.entradas.com that reflected the revolutionary attitudes of a generation. Bursting onto that scene came a new group whose sound not only epitomized the hard attitudes of the youth with its heavy drumming and guttural bass lines, but also embraced more delicate aspirations through its intricate guitar and keyboard overlays. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, stayed on the charts for 140 weeks, with 81 weeks in the Top Ten. To date the album has sold in excess of 30 million copies and remains an undisputed classic in the archives of rock with DJ’s and audiophiles worldwide. Within a year of releasing In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Iron Butterfly had charted a third album, Ball, - which surpassed “Vida” (still in Billboard’s
Top 10) turning “Gold”, and climbed to No. 1. Ball remained on the charts for 44 weeks, followed by two more album releases in 1970 - Live, and Metamorphosis, each charting respectably in the Top 20. Iron Butterfly toured extensively, appearing throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, where they appeared at London’s world famous Royal Albert Hall. The band also appeared on stage with: Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, Chicago, Janis Joplin, Steppenwolf, Canned Heat, Three Dog Night, Quicksilver, Yes, Creedence Clearwater, Rush, The Turtles, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills & Nash, & The Byrds, just to name a few!
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Why have regular gynecological check-ups? More than 40% of cancers can be prevented if they are detected in time. It is of vital importance to have regular gynecologic check-ups to diagnose or prevent, as soon as possible, problems like cervical cancer, other gynecologic cancers (ovarian, endometrial, breast, etc) and other gynecologic problems like fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc. It is recommended that a woman starts to have gynecologic check-ups as soon as she begins to have sexual relations and that they be repeated annually. Although there are variations in the regularity of certain examinations, as in the cases of a pap smear test or a mammogram, check-ups are usually yearly if everything is normal, and more frequently if there is anything out of the ordinary that must be monitored.
During the check-up, complementary preventive tests are carried out depending on the woman’s age and/or the findings of the physical examination, such as the smear test, detection of the human papillomavirus, the vaginal ultrasound, the abdominal ultrasound, breast examination, breast ultrasound, etc., although these can also be requested individually. All women must have annual check-ups, but should also make an appointment with the physician if they have any of the following symptoms: ➤ Changes in her vaginal discharge (excessive, unusual discharge or an unpleasant odor…) ➤ Itching or a burning sensation in the vulva or vagina ➤ A rash, lumps, wounds or warts in the genital area ➤ Irregular menstruation, heavy or very painful periods
➤ Bleeding between periods ➤ Suspected pregnancy ➤ Lumps or anomalies in the breasts ➤ Infertility In short, gynecologic check-ups help: to detect hidden conditions that may go unnoticed by the patient, doctors to advise on the most suitable method of family planning and to make an early diagnosis of cancer.
At Hospiten Clinica Roca we offer a comprehensive Gynecology and Obstetrics Service with qualified professions to treat all types of gynecologic conditions. For further information: Gynecology and Obstetrics Service Hospiten Clinica Roca San Agustin and Vecindario Specialty Center 928 730 362
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PALMITOS PARK
“For this was on seynt Volantynys day Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.” [“For this was on Saint Valentine’s Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate.”] These words are the first recorded association of Valentine’s Day with romantic love from Geoffrey Chaucer’s poem Parlement of Foules (1382) And cupid’s arrows fly truer than ever at Palmitos Park, where this turacos couple first found each other. These small birds, known for monogamy, originate in Africa and identify each other by presenting vividly coloured feathers and are practiced caressing and cuddling continuously. The love story of these two turacos is the envy of friends and strangers. The curious pair came to Gran Canaria’s Palmitos Park botanical zoo in 2007. After a long and clearly
affectionate relationship, last year they took the important decision to start a family together. “This year we hope to witness the arrival of new turacos chicks” says park veterinarian Melian Ayose. One thing is for sure that their constant displays of affection for each other will continue to draw the crowds well beyond
Visiting the park is one of those experiences you never forget. Of Gran Canaria’s many great secrets Palmitos Park is one of the most captivating and consistently surprises visitors with its shear diversity. Old and young discover great adventures and unique experiences at this unique natural park. The superb views of the natural ravine, bearing
The park has several exhibitions of birds besides the Turacos Lovebirds above and their approach is always one of conservation and information. You can see for yourself how skilful parrots can be as well as the various families of exotic birds and raptors. The varied collection of birds that inhabits Palmitos Park is replete with species such
even the smallest primates of all, the Talapoínes; through to Coatis, small Kangaroos and Wallabies and of course the most endearing Meerkats. The world class aquarium contains its own piece of Pacific reef which acts as home for its extensive variety of tropical fish and corals. They have even recreated a tropical river for
Valentines day for many more years to come. Palmitos Park, the largest botanical zoo and the only dolphinarium on Gran Canaria, is an ideal destination to spend a day surrounded by animals from the five continents.
the same name, blending earth, air and sea into an outstanding natural park housing literally hundreds of animal species making Palmitos one of the great family days out in the Canaries, whether resident or tourist, you’re going to love it.
as Lories, Toucans, Hornbills, Pelicans and of course the great Australian Emu. The park also contains special facilities for many kinds of mammals. Here you can find everything from Gibbons and Orangutans, to
their amazing collection of fish. Among exhibits from the reptile kingdom, the park plays host to a komodo dragon, belonging to the first generation ever raised in captivity in Europe, and a family of alligators, an animal
considered among the top marshland predators. However, perhaps the main attraction of Palmitos Park is the dolphins. Since opening just over a year ago, the dolphinarium has become one of the most popular areas in the park and is one of the ten largest in Europe. Over recent months, the five dolphins that live in the park have earned the love and respect of employees and visitors alike. The twice a day exhibition scheduled 365 days a year has a strong educational focus with shows designed to allow visitors to better understand the characteristics of dolphins and their behaviour. A visit Palmitos Park is the perfect way to enjoy an unforgettable day for all the family in a unique setting and to learn about probably the most diverse collection of animals anywhere on the Atlantic ocean.
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administrator to watch over the evolution of the building and to send appropriate advices to any neighbours who do not keep up with their responsibilities and to take appropriate measures in the case of non-payment.
Account owner and authorised person on the account Is it true that if the holder of a bank account dies, any person authorised to use the account will no longer be able to withdraw money from it? Yes, with the exception of for burial expenses. You will have to bear in mind that with the death of the actual account holder the third party authorisations will expire. An authorised person lacks power to dispose of the bank account
Where to deregister a vehicle on behalf of the holder. There is also a legal obligation on any person authorised on an account to inform the bank about the death of the account holder.
Private renovations or building work on a flat that belongs to several people Can a brother-in-law commission works on a flat that belongs to several siblings without asking for permission? If not, how can we claim? No. No one of the co-owners
Now in Mogan every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am to 1pm
can carry out changes to a shared property even though the results might suppose advantages for everybody. In order to claim you should assess any damages and side effects in the first instance.
Delinquent neighbours Who in a comunidad should it be who demands outstanding payments from a delinquent neighbour: the president of the home owner association or the administrator? It is the function of the
I have no money to repair my car which has been parked on the street for some months. What should I do to deregister it? In the past, if you wanted to deregister your vehicle you simply had to go the Provincial Traffic Headquarters depending on the address of the owner or the province where the car has been subscribed. However, since January 2003 if you want to dispose of your used vehicle, there is an obligation to
hand it in to an authorised treatment centre where it will be decontaminated in order to avoid any pollution of the environment. These establishments are called Centros Autorizados de Recepción y Descontaminación (CARD), authorised centres of reception and decontamination. You can obtain a list with the existing centres in your province at the main Traffic office. The Ayuntamiento is also entrusted with processing requests to withdraw a vehicle.
Son claims the inheritance of his father Can my son claim the inheritance of his father and leave me without anything from my deceased husband?
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If a last will exists, your son has the right to obtain his rightful inheritance left by his father from the moment that he dies. No testament made between the spouses can change this right. The rightful proportion of inheritance for the children is two-thirds of the total of the inheritance. So if no last will has been drawn up, things could be worse for you than if the deceased’s intentions have been clearly set out.
Cleaning the stairs In our building a lot of flats are being rented but the other tenants never clean the stairs. Do they have to? Tenants are not obligated to clean. Often the proprietors’ association agrees on cleaning being carried out by the tenants in a rotary system.
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Greek Tragedy?
Here we go again; it’s all becoming quite Greek to me how these situations can continue to rumble on. We find the Euro is again caught up in activity from within Greece with what seems like a never ending story. In fairness to the Greeks they do seem to be taking on board the requests from the leaders of the Eurozone however the goalposts are moving on a constant basis, this in turn creating lack of stability and confidence within the Eurozone and its common currency.
D-day is March 20th that’s when the Greeks, it appears, will not have money to pay back their debt instalment. To qualify for funds from the EU/ IMF of 135 billion they have to achieve certain targets set by Eurozone ministers, fail to achieve these and the money will not be passed to Greece who in turn could default on their repayment. What impact this will have on the Euro is not really clear and many a person has been guessing. The crisis we know is global and some countries
are improving quicker than others, here in the Eurozone we have seen unemployment vary enormously from just over 4% in Austria to a massive 23% in Spain, PMI’s, which are the measure of the general state of a country, also vary and of late Germany’s have not proved to be equal to those from the USA whose economy appears to be on the road to recovery. They have seen their unemployment queue reduce by 243000 in January with the official rate dropping to 8.3% although to match demographic changes they need to reduce by about 250000. Last week we also witnessed the US Institute for Supply Management saying its services index rose to 56.8 up from around 53 and matched its highest level for 12 months, these are good indicators for investors who like to invest in improving markets. Two little facts: did you know when Ronald Reagan was re-elected the
unemployment rate stood at 7.5%, yet in 1932 in the middle of the Great Depression poor Herbert Hoover was voted out of office with unemployment standing at 23.6%. The figure is remarkably similar to ours here in Spain. In the UK we have seen some decent numbers, however retailers are now saying January sales were down and appear to be their worst since 1995. Link this to speculation that banks are not lending to SME’s then the Bank of England have a problem at their next meeting where it is widely expected to keep rates on hold and agree a further printing of money to the tune of £50billion. Maintaining or reducing inflation whilst trying to stimulate the economy is proving to be a very fine line. Look out also for their revised views on mortgage lending; are they about to make this more difficult? So what impact has this all had on the currency
markets? Not a lot really as markets have, in the main, been factoring in both good and bad news and as we stand the Pound to the Euro has been in the range of 1.1955 to 1.216 and, as I write, sits nicely in the middle at 1.2039.
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Expert advice on everything you need to know about living and working in Gran Canaria. Continuing on our theme of sport in Gran Canaria, this week we’re going to take a break from extreme activities and look at a sport accessible to all. Walking. Unknown-to-many, Gran Canaria is an amazing place to walk, there are literally hundreds of really high quality walking routes on the island, from super easy strolls you can do in your flip-flops to hard core 3 day hikes that require proper shoes and more than a small bottle of coke. Over the last few years the government has made a real effort to improve the hiking on Gran Canaria and now you can find clean, well marked out routes throughout the island.
Where to go Traditionally most people hike in the Cumbre (at the top of the island) where the views are breathtaking and you don’t get fried by the sun you
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Walking in Gran Canaria get in the south. But in reality there are quality walks almost everywhere. Here are a selection of walks that provide a variety of different scenery and level of difficulty. ROQUENUBLO A ‘must’ for anyone who comes to the island. If you live here and haven’t been there you should be ashamed of yourself and if you’re on holiday try to make the effort to see it. It is a relatively easy, short-ish walk to one of the most emblematic parts of the island with some fantastic views. GUAYADEQUE A beautiful walk in a luscious Lord-of-the-Ringsesque valley quite close to GC1. It is usually really sunny here so pack some sun cream. If you return to the start, stop for a bite to eat in the restaurants at the end of the road. They are some of the best Canarian restaurants on the island and one is in a massive labyrinth of caves.
This book has a variety of lesser known walks a bit closer to Las Palmas and Telde however make sure your Spanish is very good or you carry a dictionary with you as there is some quite specific vocabulary at important parts of the route and if you don’t know what a willow is in Spanish you’ll get lost. BARRANCO DE LA SORRUEDA A bit tricky to get to but well worth it once you’re there. It is one of the only places on the island with running water all year round and there are rock pools to swim in when you get too hot. The walk itself is on the valley floor and involves clambering over rocks and through rivers so wear something more than flip flops. CRUZ DE TEJEDA There are loads of walks around Cruz de Tejeda with some spectacular views towards the west of the island and Mt Teide in Tenerife. Check out the routes in the walking guides and make sure you
stop in the restaurant in Cruz de Tejeda for a bit of tapas. If you are feeling energetic there is a 4 hour round trip through Barranco de La Mina which includes a huge waterfall and strolls through poppy fields. BANDAMA Bandama is a volcanic crater just 20 minutes from Las Palmas and Telde. You can walk around the top or hike down into the bottom where you’ll be accosted by a grumpy donkey. The routes are pretty self explanatory. BARRANCO DE LOS CERNICALOS This walk about 10 mins from Telde has recently been cleaned up and is now one of
the top routes on the island. It features a walk through forests and finishes with one of the only waterfalls on the island.
Walking alone Even though we’ve said the walks are well signposted, once you are on them you will need a book or a good map otherwise you will get lost. There are a couple of good pocket guides you can get on Amazon, the sunflower guide and the Rother walking guide, both are sufficient to get onto the walk and back home again. If you need a map get the Kompass, No.237. If you speak Spanish there is also Descubriendo Gran Canaria.
Walking Groups If you want to meet people and go with a walking group, you have various options. In the south, your best bet would be to contact Rambling Roger (just google him) who has regular rambles on many routes he has found and put together himself. If you are in the north and speak Spanish the most popular groups are the Turcon ecologist group and the Decathlon walking group. Also the Ayuntamiento in most of the towns organise trips, just head to your local town hall for more information. More information on walking and all other sports can be found on Guru.TheCanaryNews.com
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Carnival
Events from february 14th to february 21st
February 14th
Drag Queen pre selection Gala Parque Santa Catalina at 21:00 Sold out The Drag Queen Gala is one of Carnival’s most highprofile events. There are so many candidates entering the competition, that every year a qualifying stage is held in order to decide which drag queens will take part in the final.
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February 15th
Body Painting Competition Parque Santa Catalina at 21:00 Free entry This spectacle has earned thousands of followers over the years. Each participant is given three minutes to show the crowd and the panel of judges their painstaking body art, applied during several hours of work on a unique canvas: the naked bodies of the models.
February 17th
Drag Queen Competition Gala Parque Santa Catalina at 21:00 Entry 10€ One of the most exciting nights on the Parque de Santa Catalina stage sees live entertainment on the big ‘platforms’ night. It is Carnival in its purest state. Gender transgression, audacity and a total lack of inhibition combined in a display of new expression Drag Disco night Parque Santa Catalina at 23:59 Free entry The Comic Strip themed Carnival party expands from the election of Drag Queen 2012 on 17th February with Pop Star, a different show that offers the powerful voice of Soraya Arnelas, dubbed ‘La Diva’ and queen of the Spanish dance music scene. Electronic and progressive house from the DJ, Brian Cross, to thrill the audience till 03.00 h
February 18th
The big Parade Starts at La Isleta at 5pm to Santa Catalina Free The Gran Cabalgata parades from north to south, covering over seven kilometers on the final weekend of the festival. The city comes to a standstill
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rnival events and surrenders to the power of the masses. Over 200,000 masked revelers and a hundred or so festooned cars and floats accompany the Queen, the Drag Queen, the Great Lady and the Junior Queen to the rhythm of the music of the batucadas, comparsas and murgas. It is one of the most obvious displays of public participation, freedom, fun and wild abandon
40 principales night Parque Santa Catalina at 23:59 Free entry 40 principales from a popular radio station specializing in top chart music will host a night filled with music and entertainment
Havana Club night The evening begins at 21:30h., With a DJ performance and continues with a performance by local group Los Canas Boys. At midnight the voice and the rhythm of Vinila Von Bismark and The Lucky Dice hit the stage stage at the Parque Santa Catalina. Vinila Von Bismark and The Lucky Dice represent the updated sound of fun rock & roll from the 50’s
The Sun Carnival Playa de las Canteras at 12:00 The Sun Carnival is the parade that embodies the relationship between the carnival and the sea, and by extension tourism. It is a big party that parades along Las Canteras beach. While people swim in the sea and sunbathe, the carnival groups provide music and colour to make sure everyone is involved in the festivities.
Sunday 19th February
CHILDREN’S DAY CARNIVAL Children’s Murgas Santa catalina at 11am Free entry The second Sunday is dedicated to the smallest members of the carnival and it is started by the children’s music groups or ‘murgas’. Kids Carnival Parade Departs at La Isleta at 5pm to Santa Catalina Free entry The kids also go out onto the streets in costume to dance and take part in one of the most popular family events. The Children’s Parade is presided over by the Junior Queen and includes children’s groups (murgas and comparsas), as well as prizes in the costume competition, you’ll want to get involved and to dance along with the floats to Parque Santa Catalina. Kids Carnival Party Parque Santa Catalina at 19:00 Free entry A great Carnival party dedicated to the little ones
February 20th
Traditional Carnival Parade Barranco de Guiniguada at 20:00 Free entry People in traditional Canarian costumes celebrate carnival in the old fashion way Great Carnival Gala Parque Santa Catalina at 21:00 Entry 10€ This year the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will add another event to its programme which recognises the work, enthusiasm and dedication of those who participate in the festival, with the help of this year’s winners. The musicians and dancers, the Queen and the Drag Queen are just some of those who will take part in this show which will take place in Santa Catalina Park in the last few days of the festival, on Carnival Monday. In addition, the Drag Queen, the Junior Queen, the masks from the costume competition, and the winner of the body makeup competition....they will all be at the show, reuniting the best of the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
February 21st
The Burial of the Sardine Playa de las Canteras at 19:00 Free entry The festivities come to a close with the events that revolve around the Burial of the Sardine, with a big parade that crosses the city before arriving at Las Canteras Beach, where the masked carnival-goers burn a huge sardine that symbolises the spirit of Carnival. With this event the carnival-goers say farewell to Carnival with an immense firework display. But of course that is only the end of Carnival for Las Palmas. Elsewhere on the island, and all across The Canary Islands, several smaller carnivals are already underway, from Telde to Agüimes to Ingenio and Vecindario, among many, many others, all across Gran Canaria and on triumphantly to the wonderful Maspalomas International Carnival on the south of Gran Canaria from February 25th to March 4th
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Twitters from the Atlantic
Slavery in the Canary Islands by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer and author. The horrors of slavery remain a blot upon the human conscience and collective human history. However, even in modern times, despite being outlawed many years ago, slavery still continues in various forms,
such as prostitution and trafficking, around the world, including in many ‘civilised’ European cities. The Canary Islands have a story to tell about this perfect example of “man’s inhumanity to man”. The Spanish occupation of the Canary Islands coincided with the massive deportation of the native Guanches from these islands, many of whom were sent as slaves to Spain and other European countries. The Guanches who remained on the islands were forced to work on the estates and businesses run by their new masters. The ownership of the Canary Islands had been the subject of a long running dispute between Portugal and the Kingdom of Castille for many years. This period of instability and effective rule resulted in periodic raids on the islands to acquire slaves. The Catholic Church developed an early form of an anti slavery policy in the
15th century which, to its credit, attempted to rescue many Canary Islanders from the horrors of the Atlantic Slave Trade. A papal decree, known as Sicut Dudum, was issued in 1435 by Pope Eugene IV, and sent to the Bishop of Lanzarote, which was intended to prohibit Portuguese traders from capturing and incarcerating slaves from the Canary Islands, and shipping them across the Atlantic. Sadly, this decree only applied to those who had recently converted to Christianity or were, more likely, tricked into baptism, and threatened much dreaded excommunication to those who failed to return the newly processed Christians to the Canary Islands. This decree appears, at first light, to be an enlightened step during those turbulent times to protect Canary Islanders from the evils of this horrendous trade in human lives. However,
although African converts to Christianity were now protected by the papal decree, the same did not apply to Muslims, Jews, heathens or atheists who were still considered to be ‘fair game’ by the Vatican. Whatever the truth behind Pope Eugene’s original intentions, his successor, Pope Nicholas V, as part of the fight against Islam in 1452, gave the Portuguese king the right to enslave people who were not Christian. Indeed, this agreement was used by the Portuguese to enslave
Africans for many years to come. Needless to say, there have been many attempts over the years by Christian academics to credit the Vatican as taking the first steps towards the banning of slavery and crediting Pope Eugene 1V, in particular, with enlightened views about freedom and morality, which many present day historians and academics say he simply does not deserve. Sadly, the truth in the Canary Islands seems to be that you either converted in a manner dictated by Pope Eugene IV or risked being
rounded up by the Portuguese and sold into slavery - not really much of a choice, was it? The religious concept of free will appears to have been forgotten too, and due to be repeated many times in the future, with Jewish and Muslim converts joining the ranks of Christianity to avoid the violent machine of the Spanish Inquisition. Still, as we all know, the rewriting of history is a popular pastime, as well as a strategy much loved by some politicians, historians and newspapers. Maybe some things will never change.
If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www. thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Threads and Threats' (ISBN: 9781843866466)
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All or nothing: learn in pairs: by Theresa Coe language exchange group (LEG) co-ordinator Here are some useful ‘buzz words’ with their opposites. It´s often easier to learn words in pairs like this, especially for adjectives, e.g. interesante/ aburrido: interesting/boring. Create four columns with Spanish opposites down the middle and the English translation either side. Once you´ve memorized the new vocab, try to use it in a sentence or question. For example: es interesante conocer a nueva gente (it´s interesting to meet new people), or ¿no es aburrido estudiar? (isn’t it boring to study?).
Double negatives are okay Unlike in English, it´s fine to say: ‘I don´t want nothing’ no quiero nada. Of course we´d say: I don´t want ANYTHING. Here are some handy words with their opposites: también - tampoco [tambee-YEN, tam-POH-koh]: Also/ too, and neither/either e.g. yo también (me too!) and yo tampoco (me neither) Necesito comprar pilas y también pegamento (I need to buy batteries and ALSO glue.) siempre – nunca [see-EMpreh, NOON-kah]: always, and never
e.g. siempre vamos al mismo supermercado (we always go to the same supermarket) but nunca voy al cine (I never go the cinema). You can also say: No voy nunca al cine, which would translate as: I don´t ever go to the cinema. If this is true for you in Gran Canaria, check out the new open-air cinema in Meloneras which shows films in their original language: www.moonlightcinema.es or tel. 928 769 114. You can usually plug in headphones connected to your seat if you want to listen in Spanish/German. todo – nada [TOH-doh, NAHdah]: everything, and nothing e.g. Todo es fantástico (everything is fantastic), or nada me gusta (nothing pleases/ appeals to me). Alternatively: no necesito nada (I don´t need anything). algo – nada [AL-goh, NAHdah]: something/anything, and nothing (again) e.g. ¿Algo más? Anything more? Or necesito algo para el dolor de cabeza (I need something for a headache). alguien – nadie [AL-gheeen, NAH-dee-eh]: somebody and nobody e.g. Necesito hablar con alguien de Atención al Cliente (I need to speak with somebody from Customer Services), but nadie me escucha (nobody listens to me) or no veo a nadie (I don´t see anybody). alguno(s) – ninguno(s) [al-GOO-noh, nin-GOO-noh]: some, and none/no e.g. tengo algunos libros para tí (I have some books for you) ninguno/a me gusta (none
pleases me) or no me gusta ninguno/a (I don´t like any lit: I don´t like none). It´s ninguno if we´re referring to a masculine, singular ítem such as un postre (a dessert), and ninguna if the thing in question is feminine, e.g. una camiseta (a tee-shirt). When alguno/ninguno are used as adjectives, they go BEFORE the noun, so we need to drop the ‘o’ if we´re using them in the singular, masculine form: Algún día, iré a Tailandia (some day I´ll go to Thailand), or ningún coche me deja pasar (no cars let me pass). Note that the word ‘some’ is the plural of ‘a/an’ (un/una) so another, easier way to say it is: unos/unas: tenemos unos libros para él (we have some books for him) or ¿Quieres unas de mis gambas? Do you want some of my prawns? o…o… - ni….ni [o…o…, nee….nee]: either/or, and neither/nor e.g. o vienes conmigo ahora, o vas a solas (either you come with me now, or you go alone) ni él ni yo podemos venir (neither him nor I can come)
(all the time); toda la gente (everyone; lit: all the people); todos los días (every day) Como siempre (as always),
para siempre (forever; lit: for always), casi nunca (almost never) ni siquiera (not even), e.g. ella
nunca me llama – ni siquiera por mi cumpleaños (she never calls me – not even for my birthday)
There are LEG meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Cafe Florin (Playa del Inglés)
¡No pasa nada! There are many useful expressions using these ‘buzz’ words, such as: No pasa nada (it´s fine/no problem – literally: ‘nothing happens’). ¡De nada! (you´re welcome) No me gusta nada has two meanings: I don´t like anything, or I don´t like it AT ALL Algo es algo (it´s better than nothing - lit: ‘something is something’) ¿Eso es todo? (Is that everything?); todo el tiempo
The 2nd and 4th weekend of each month, we´re in Mono bar (CC Atlantic Beach Club)
Language Exchange dates: PLAYA DEL INGLÉS: Sunday 19th Feb & 4th March, 5pm - www.cafeflorin.com Sunday 26th Feb & 11th March, 6pm, Mono bar (CC Atlántico Beach Club) VEGUETA: Saturday March 10th, 5pm – www.telodijeperez.com See www.facebook.com/LEGintercambio For information on the language exchange, learning Spanish or copies of past lessons,
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TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY Mesa y López,32
Triana, 61 C.C Las Arenas
Vecindario (opposite to Víctor Jara theatre )
Francisco Gourié ,57 ( Triana Area )
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Visiting Para
Columbus Fleet
The first Englishman thought to have visited the south was the explorer Paul C. Reilly who is supposed to have landed in 1451 and, after circumnavigating and mapping the island, tried to claim it for England, which was unfortunately too busy surrendering to the French to realise its strategic value,
formerly naming it (perhaps rather uninspiringly) “The Circle”, which even back then sounded much better in Spanish as “El Rondo”. This was a full thirty or so years before the charter of Real Las Palmas which created the foothold required by the Spanish to conquer the island for themselves.
One of the first famous “tourists” to visit the south of Gran Canaria, on May 24th 1502 Columbus, known in Spanish as Cristóbal Colón, anchored in Maspalomas to collect supplies, and firewood for his fourth voyage to the Americas, ten years after having discovered what he called the West Indies. The
world famous navigator and his crew used the stop over to enjoy the calm, idyllic landscape of the Maspalomas lagoon before heading on to the new world, the last of his voyages there which forever changed the course of the history of the peoples on both sides of the
Francis Drake's Ship Golden HInd
Sir Francis Drake
Atlantic ocean. In honor of this event, a statue of Cristóbal Colón standing atop a column pointing to the West, was erected in 2002 near the lagoon to commemorate the 500th anniversary. The statue bears the following inscription: “Christopher Columbus visited this beautiful place on May 24, 1502. After taking on fresh water and resting for one day, he continued his journey onwards to what he thought was the eastern side of mainland Asia.” Nearly 100 years later, Sir Francis Drake, known for his piracy in these waters, set down at the dunes, on one of his last ever
voyages, to collect what food and firewood he could after the less-than-successful sacking of Las Palmas and the northern towns. From these first voyages of discovery, through to the modern day there has been an unbroken line of visitors, travellers and emigrants, between worlds old and new, stopping in The Canaries for sustenance, recuperation, rest, respite, trade, conquest and cultivation due to the unique geography, climate and position of these extraordinary islands. This has long been recognised as a paradise unburdened by the outside world, retaining both connection and distance with a unique ability to blend cultures while keeping its own distinct identity alive. We have written much, and will, we are sure, write much more, of the various British merchants and visitors of the 17th, 18th and 19th century who passed through, set up home, and helped build trade in Gran Canaria, creating important links between
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adise this island and the United Kingdom, and helping to facilitate a lasting relationship primarily between the north of the island and northern Europe. The first real ‘tourists’ on the island were wealthy English coming to take advantage of the warm weather of Las Palmas, however they would retreat up the mountain to Santa Brigida during the summer and rarely considered the sweltering heat of the south as being bearable, let alone desirable. It was not until
this trade had somewhat declined, at the end of the Second World War, that three British businessmen, Mr More, Mr Pilcher and Mr Dams set themselves up in Maspalomas and leased much of the surrounding land to grow tomatoes for export. They became one of the major employers of the local population, many of whom moved down from other parts of the island, and from Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, to take advantage of the new opportunities that this afforded. After some time their workers shacks were replaced with 64 houses, t h e
first in the area to have electricity or running water, the cost of which was split between the estate and the tomato farming Englishmen. This was the embryonic beginnings of San Fernando and may well be when the Playa del Inglés got its name, if not simply from the vast amounts of English tourists who were soon to discover it as a holiday destination. The anniversary of the inaugural blessing of the church of San Fernando was celebrated last year, as reported in edition 41, and this came just one year before Maspalomas was first to be promoted as a place of natural beauty where northern Europeans could escape the
winter chills and find calm pleasures in the simplicity of year round sun, sea and sand. There is of course much more to Gran Canaria than can be discovered from lolling on a beach; but as introductions to paradise go, it must be one of the most enticing ways to begin to understand the magic that exists here. The question is, now that the world has found that this is more than just a stepping stone in the ocean; “Can paradise be nurtured, and its natural magic protected to ensure that people enjoy visiting these shores for hundreds of years to come?”
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Feliz 50 Maspalomas Happy 50th Maspalomas
Maspalomas is having a celebration this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the project which initiated mass tourism here, the project was simply named “Maspalomas - Costa Canaria”. October 15th 1962 was the date construction works began to shape the development of this tourist area, thereby changing the economy of the island dramatically. What was once a barren landscape dedicated to tomato crops, has since become an area of large hotels, and one of the major global tourist destinations due to its excellent geographical location and its climate of eternal Spring, making Maspalomas the ideal place to relax and enjoy a little of the constant sunshine, and turning it into the main engine of this island’s economy and of the archipelago. Maspalomas esta de fiesta ya que este ano se cumple el 50 aniversario de la creación del proyecto turístico Maspalomas-Costa Canaria. El 15 de Octubre de 1962 fue la fecha de colocación de la primera estaca que dio inicio a las obras y construcciones que han conformado la urbanización de este espacio turístico.
Cambiando así de manera radical la economía de la isla. Lo que antes era un paisaje árido y dedicada a los cultivos de tomates, se ha convertido en una zona de grandes hoteles y uno de los principales destinos turísticos a nivel mundial debido a su excelente situación geográfica, y a su clima de eterna primavera que hacen de Maspalomas un lugar ideal para descansar y disfrutar del buen tiempo convirtiéndose así en el principal motor de la economía de la isla. There will be a series of events and cultural activities, sports and entertainment in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana throughout the year, some highlights include: ➤ The National Mint have produced a commemorative postmark, which will facilitate the dissemination of the name of Maspalomas to the rest of the world through simple postal correspondence from the province of Las Palmas ➤ Several important radio and television programs are to be broadcast throughout Spain on the subject ➤ Various arts and photographic exhibitions are planned
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➤ There will be special performances from the XVII Canary Islands Dance festival Masdanza on Maspalomas beach ➤ The Summer University of Maspalomas is running a special study course exploring Tourism in Maspalomas and how it has affected the local area and indeed the entire island ➤ Several books of historical interest are planned for publication ➤ The Spanish Senior Golf Championship is set to tour all four golf courses in the south of Gran Canaria ➤ Historical celebrations and special tourist days are to be held in both the Cultural Centre in San Fernando, Maspalomas and at the Casa de Canarias in Madrid ➤ There will be further development of various efforts to promote local cuisine in coordination with the catering sector within the municipality ➤ And much, much more… Por este motivo se realizaran una serie de eventos y actividades culturales, deportivas y de entretenimiento en el municipio de San Bartolomé de Tirajana durante todo el ano, entre ellas
destacan: ➤ el convenio con la Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre para la realización de un matasellos conmemorativo, que permitirá la difusión de Maspalomas a través de toda la correspondencia postal que se emite desde la provincia de Las palmas hacia el resto del mundo; ➤ la emisión desde Maspalomas de los más importantes programas de radio y de televisión en España; ➤ diversas exposiciones pictóricas y fotográficas; ➤ una jornada especial del XVII Festival de Danza de Canarias, Masdanza, en la Playa de Maspalomas; ➤ la inclusión de una nueva edición del curso sobre turismo en la Universidad de Verano de Maspalomas; ➤ la gestión de publicaciones informativas de interés histórico; ➤ una colaboración especial con el Campeonato Senior de Golf de España en los cuatro campos de golf del sur grancanario; ➤ la celebración de jornadas histórico-turísticas tanto en el Centro Cultural de San Fernando como en el Hogar Canario en Madrid ➤ el desarrollo de distintas actividades encaminadas
a potenciar la gastronomía local en coordinación con el sector de la restauración del municipio. ➤ Y muchas, muchas mas… There will also be a contest named “Visions of Maspalomas” to promote and disseminate tourism, cultural and social values of this area of the municipality. To enter the contest you just need to register and add any videos, animations, photos or web pages from various popular social network sites. Participants are to be encouraged to maintain activity using social networks to reflect the positive qualities of Maspalomas Costa Canaria. For more information visit www.maspalomas50.com También tendrá lugar la celebración de un concurso de ‘Miradas Sobre Maspalomas’ para fomentar y difundir los valores turísticos, culturales y sociales de la zona turística del municipio. Para participar en el concurso sólo hay que darse de alta e introducir contenidos en las citadas redes sociales,entrarán en el concurso todos aquellos textos, imágenes, animaciones, vídeos o páginas web que se publiquen en las plataformas de redes más populares.
Los participantes podrán mantener toda la actividad que deseen en las citadas redes sociales. Se premiará aquellas publicaciones (texto, imagen, vídeo…) que reflejen mejor las cualidades positivas de Maspalomas Costa Canaria. Para mas informacion visita www.maspalomas50.com All of the activities are aimed at promoting awareness and cooperation of all stakeholders in improving this tourist destination, with the goal of achieving greater promotional impact for the municipality. Mixing tourism and culture is a primary aim of this campaign to seek new initiatives and to help improve the area by promoting its adaptation to modern times. Las actividades previstas tienen por objeto la concienciación y cooperación de todos los agentes sociales en la mejora del destino turístico, con el objetivo de lograr el mayor impacto promocional del municipio. Unir turismo y cultura es otro de los fines de esta campana al igual de buscar nuevas iniciativas que ayuden a mejorar la zona adaptándola a los nuevos tiempos.
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Discover…Novillo Precoz Now in its 42nd year, on a small Las Canteras back street, hidden away behind the Las Palmas beachfront, is one of the most extraordinary little restaurants one could ever hope to find in any city. It is not often that one happens upon a truly legendary eatery, but if there are any in the capital of Gran Canaria, Novillo Precoz is surely one of the greatest. A family run establishment specialising in only the finest beef primarily from Uruguay, and occasionally Argentina, this unassuming little eatery hides an abundance of south American colour and indulgence for all that makes for an exciting atmosphere in which to taste that about which they are most passionate; food, wine, tango and life… well what else is there? Alberto, who has managed the restaurant since 1973 tells me that learning about meat is not something that the people of Uruguay are taught, they know it from a very early age, it is part of everything important that they do. When he left his homeland to come to The Canary Islands, he brought with him an instinctual expertise for quality cuts and fine charcoal grill cooking that can only be found in Uruguay. Though he left forty years ago, Uruguay never left him and he built his business on the simple ethic “Life is Family”. This is immediately obvious, as soon as you enter through their door
you enter another world, as all those lucky enough to find Novillo Precoz are welcomed as surely as if they were part of the same family who have run it for all these years. For Alberto, his brother Guzman and their elegant and genteel mother this place is filled with the memories of a lifetime. This is true also for many of the regular customers who have returned here over the years, who have inscribed their thanks and their experiences all over the walls in amongst the photographs of boats, livestock and famous Tango dancers and singers many of whom have visited this homely piece of old latin America, time and time again. And of course it is not simply the ambience that people return here for, above all it is the food, exquisite melt in the mouth, lovingly prepared and expertly cooked food that keeps the customers loyal and eager for more. Perhaps however it is the sumptuous deserts, every one of them homemade, that leads those who know to hesitate before ever revealing their secret home from home. For an unblemished taste of the finest charcoal grilled cuts of beef in the world, we can recommend no place better than Novillo Precoz. It must be seen to be believed, and tasted to be understood. Once you find it, you’ll want to keep it a secret too… just see if you don’t. C/ Portugal, 9, 35010 Palmas de Gran Canaria Tel: 928 221 659
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Markets in Gran Canaria
Agüimes In front of the municipal swimming pool Thursdays 09:00-14:00 Arguineguín La Plaza Negra: Every Tuesday 08:0014:00 CC Ancora Every Thursday 08.0014.00 TARA Second Hand & Artesan Flea Market, Plaza Negra, at the beach in Arguinegín. Every Saturday 7.30 Arucas Calle Francisco Gourier: Every Saturday 08:00-14:00 Gáldar General Market Plaza de Santiago de Apostól: Every Thursday 08:00-14:00. Gáldar Collectors’ Market Guaires, 26, Tel: 928.55.21.40 Ingenio En el Ejido: First Sunday of every month 09.00-15.00 Jinámar Ramblas de Jinámar (Telde): Sundays 9:00-15:00 Las Palmas Rastro Terrace on top of the bus station Every Sunday 8.00-14.00 Maspalomas Second Hand Market CC Faro 2, Campo Internacional, Maspalomas Sundays 10.00 onwards Maspalomas Artisans’ Market Next to Global Bus Station Meloneras Mercadillo en Meloneras: Every Thursday 10.00-17.00 Mendizábal Calle de Mendizábal, Vegueta, Las Palmas Third Saturday of every month Moya On top of the bus station: Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Playa del Inglés Artesan market, at Parque Europeo, (next to the Minitren). Everyday except Sunday 19.30-23.30. Puerto de Mogán Traditional craft market Plaza del Parking, Puerto de Mogán: Every Monday 09.00-14.30 Puerto de Mogán General Market El Muelle Deportivo: Every Friday 08:00-14:00 San Fernando San Fernando Municipal Market, Maspalomas. Every Wednesday and Saturday: 08:0014:00 San Fernando Municipal Market Skating ring in San Fernando Every second Sunday 09:00-14:00 San Mateo Every Saturday: 08:00-20:00 and Sundays 08:00-15:00. Santa Brígida Underneath the municipal park in Villa de Santa Brígida. Every Saturday 08:00-20:00 and every Sunday from 08:00-14:00 Santa Catalina Mercadillo in Las Palmas de G.C. Art Gallery of Parque de Santa Catalina Every Sunday between 08.00-14.00. Santa Lucia Mercadillo de Santa Lucia: Every Sunday 8.00-14.00 Santa María de Guía Plaza del Casco Historico Every Tuesday and Sunday 10.00-14.00 Telde Plaza de San Gregorio, by the bus station Every Saturday 08:00-14:00 Teror Around the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Valleseco Mercado Municipal : Every Sunday 08.00-14.00 Valsequillo Calle Isla de la Gomera : Every Sunday 08:00-14:00 Vecindario Agricultural Market Recinto Ferial. Every Monday 08:0014:00 on La Karpa, Avda. de las Tirajanas Every second Saturday 08.00-14.00 Vecindario General Market Recinto Ferial. Every Wednesday 08.0014.00 Vegueta, Cultural and Craftsmanship market Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Las Palmas de G.C. Every Sunday of every month (except July, August and Sept.) 10.00-14.00.
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Sunday Music
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PLAYA DEL AQUILA AUGUSTIN
This Sunday afternoon, 19th of November, from 3 till 5pm, Elsa Jean will once again be playing in Fusion Restaurant, Arguineguin. Elsa plays an unusual mix of traditional sounding fiddle tunes and songs in a more contemporary style accompanied on the guitar. Fusion Restaurant has a delectable and very reasonably priced lunch
menu – book a table to avoid disappointment. Be sure to bring your pocket money, as CDs will be on sale, and Kay Owen of Comfort Corner, who is an untiring fund raiser, may well be lurking with her charity box. The Canary News is also offering a FREE advertisement to every business owner who turns up to Fusion in Arguineguin on Sunday and
participates in the little whip round that will occur for a cause very dear to our hearts. That’s a minimum of 50€ worth of advertising for every business owner just for simply turning up, dropping a little money in a hat and enjoying yourself on Sunday. Email us if you have any questions... You will need to identify yourself to us on the day.
Find the address for Fusion Restaurant in Arguineguin on page 8
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Style & Beauty
Dolce & Gabanna Spring 2012
Dolce & Gabanna Chilli Pepper
Dolce & Gabanna Aubergine
y t i u r F o r t e R FASHION by Andreina Barbella As with all timeless trends it’s not the first time fruit and veg have adorned our clothes, many designers over the
years have used both bold and colourful fruit prints as well as smaller, some of them creating fun with a hint of quirkiness to their collection. Versace was famous for covering his luxurious designs with bright florals and assorted fruits and on the early 90’s Moschino Cheap & Chic produce several fruity designs sewing oversize watermelons and cherry appliques onto figure hugging Polka-dot dresses a look they revisited for next year’s cute strawberry dress. Dolce
Gabbana’s S/S 2012 show, models were sent down the catwalk wearing 50’s style fit and flare dresses covered in aubergine and courgette prints, fitted midi-dresses covered in chilli peppers, and even garlic clove and farfalle pasta shaped earrings. So this spring look mouthwatering wearing some of the best ingredients of the best Italian Cosine on your prints..
Enjoy
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providing light coverage for post-laser scars, acne and other blemishes. This creams were notorious for their thick texture and coverage. From Germany it got exported to Korea were they became really popular specially among famous actresses BB creams come in a variety of different formulations and qualities. Some are said to have skin whitening or brightening
properties. Others are said to be anti-acne or anti-wrinkle, some are intended to even out skin tone, and yet others to lighten blemish scars. BB creams are sometimes used like a primer under foundation, and if tinted may supposedly replace foundation and some newer ones are advertised as having functions of primer, foundation, moisturizer, sun block, pore minimization and skin refining together,
making them an economic skin care solution. They can be use at any age because they adapt the skin needs. In a young skin it unifies and help to reduce blemishes and imperfections, in a more mature one it provides a natural foundation look while acting as a deep moisturizer and skin protector.
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Fitness Boot Camp
3 Fundamental Exercises for Everyone
With any new client, I believe it is very important to establish a strong core before progressing to other exercises. Why: To build a stronger back
so preventing future back related injuries It will enhance your core stability I.e. your ability to remain strong throughout
STATIC LUNGE Works : Glutes, Hams and quads….. Yes we’re getting you ready for that bikini ladies! Aim : 15 reps each side. Repeat 3 times Tips : Aim for 2 right angles and avoid leaning forwards
your whole day Your posture will improve so making you look taller! How: Below are 3 types of exercise for you to try . They
can be performed anywhere and are suitable to all levels of fitness. Remember that the repetitions are the ultimate goal. If you’re feeling the burn
SUPERMAN Works : back, abdominals, balance Aim : 15 reps each side. Repeat 3 times Tips : Start with getting comfortable lifting one hand and one foot at a time. Only progress when you feel ready. Keep your back straight and avoid letting your back arch.
after 10 reps, rest for 30 sec and repeat. Lots of things to think about and try out. Why not give one a go - remember to keep
it simple and that having a training partner or personal trainer can really help your motivation and ensure you achieve the goals you’ve set.
TRICEP DIPS Works : Triceps or otherwise known as bingo wings Aim : 15 reps. Repeat 3 times Tips : Use a bench / step / bath - no excuse! Note that your elbows must face straight back not out to the side. Aim to follow the line of the chair / bench I.e. keep the lowering line vertical
Nutrition Tips for Everyone
g n i e B l l e W & s s o Weight-L From my time on the island and training with local clients, I thought I would share 4 helpful nutrition tips that will (I promise) help you on the way to losing weight, having more energy and generally feeling stronger. Before anything else, please only try one tip at a time. Try all at once and you will quickly give up. It might take a month or 2 weeks to pick up one habit but be patient and you will get there!
Breakfast…. Like a King. Why: Many of us lead busy, hectic lives. Whether you run a beauty salon, restaurant, hotel or bar, the simple fact is that unless you want to feel drained by midday, end up snacking on high calorific foods and ultimately put on weight, you must eat a ‘good’ breakfast. How: By the term ‘good’ we mean complex or slow energy release carbohydrates I.e. porridge (with milk is fine) add honey (instead of sugar), brown bread, fruit, yoghurt, why not use a blender to make a smoothie … Tip: having run boot camps on the island, we know our oats pretty well! Stick to Quaker oats, they microwave easily and quickly, and ultimately taste better than some of the other brands
Avoid Carbohydrates in the Evening Complex carbs are great for breakfast and lunch, they give
you energy and you will burn it off with your hectic lifestyles. But definitely try to avoid them with your evening meal. Why: During the day we break down carbs more efficiently because we are up and about, however in the evenings our metabolic rate drops and your evening bowl of pasta will simply end up being stored as fat. Tip: Think about including more vegetables or pulses (lentils/ chickpeas/ kidney beans) to bulk out your evening meals.
Snacking…. What and When MORNINGS are best for fruit. Why: Our bodies are best at digesting fructose (contained in all fruit) first thing in the day. Fructose can only be used in the liver so on an empty stomach will be digested quickly. If you eat fruit (fructose) later in the day your liver will be full of lunch etc and won’t be able to digest the fructose and so will be stored as fat. Tip: Try a smoothie first thing - we are spoilt with papayas here. NB add bananas last as they will turn it brown! AFTERNOON Why: So if you’re keen to lose a few lbs, a good place to start is to avoid that 3pm slump and which ultimately ends up in you reaching for a bag of crisps or bar of chocolate. Some healthy, low fat alternatives: prepare some raw vegetables and have with hummous; a handful
of unsalted nuts; couple Riveta with peanut butter; oat cakes; yoghurt. On our fitness bootcamps we use seeds as they are the ultimate pm snack. Tips: Munchyseeds.com are our seeds suppliers, if you fancy trying a few just give us a shout. The cherry tomatoes at Arguineguin market are also great!! Diuretics... Or drinks that accelerate water loss. We’ve all heard it: drink at least 2 litres of water a day. Why: At rest our bodies will lose up to 2.5 litres of water just through breathing, sweating and having a pee. In fact ‘thirst’ is not a good indicator of your fluid status simply because thirst is a response to dehydration… liquid for thought. Coffee is a popular on the island, especially for those of you leading hectic, busy lives, but also the ultimate diuretic. From the few facts above it is easy to see the vicious cycle; get up have a coffee… rush to work, grab a coffee.. Mid-morning slump; have a coffee etc etc. By the end of the day your energy levels will be zero, you’ll have peeked and dropped more times than you can remember. Tip: Instead, when itching for a coffee, try to have a big glass of water and then ask yourself if you want a coffee. If you do fine, but start with water first and ultimately aim for those 2 litres.
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Heart, Mind & Spirit
Selenium BACK TO BASICS
growth. Selenium also helps to regulate the thyroid function and plays a role in the health of our immune system
Selenium in the Body and Supplementation
by Ann Mather Celebrity Nutrition Advisor, Famouslyfit.com Ann Mather is a qualified and experience nutritionist and a specialist in Food Intolerance Testing. She can be contacted on 647 844 260 for an individual consultation or for more information. As a result of a question from a regular reader, I have launched a “Back to Basics” series where we will take a look at the vitamins and minerals that are so important to our health and well being. Juliet asked specifically about Brazil nuts and selenium, so here we go:
Why is Selenium Important? Selenium is another trace mineral that is essential to good health. Required in only small quantities - 55 micrograms per day women and 70 mcg for men - selenium is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins. One of the most important things about selenium is that it is an anti-oxidant enzyme that not only helps prevent cellular damage from cancer causing free radicals, but also prevents or slows tumour
Selenium is stored mainly in organ tissue in the body at varying density. 30% of tissue selenium is in the liver; 30% in muscle; 15% in the kidneys; 10% in plasma and the remaining 15% throughout other organs. Selenium works closely with Vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant) in the production of anti-bodies, the binding of toxic metals such as mercury, amino acid metabolism, and the promotion of normal body growth and
fertility. Since selenium is so readily available in our daily food sources, deficiency is extremely rare. If there is a requirement to supplement for any reason, selenomethionine is generally considered to be the best absorbed and utilized form of selenium. Organic forms of selenium supplementation increase blood selenium concentration to a greater extent than inorganic forms. We must remember that high levels of minerals can be as damaging as deficiencies,
so it is always worth getting a blood test before you take a regular supplement. Too much selenium can cause gastrointestinal problems, hair loss, white blotchy nails, garlic breath odour, and mild nerve damage. If you do need to supplement, I always recommend Nutrigold (www. nutrigold.co.uk) using voucher code NB111 for a 20% discount.
Symptoms of Selenium Deficiency
Selenium deficiency in healthy people is relatively rare, and the most likely causes are of course eating a diet that is low in selenium, smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, or if suffering from a severe gastric disorder. Where low levels of selenium do exist, there is a greater risk of developing cancer, heart disease and other inflammatory disorders. A selenium deficiency may lead to changes in fingernails, muscle weakness, heart problems, premature ageing and rheumatoid arthritis. There is a link between asthma and low selenium levels.
Food Rich in Selenium Plant foods are the major source of selenium in most countries. Yes, Juliet, you are right in that Brazil nuts provide us with the best source of selenium. Cabbage, broccoli, cucumber, onions, radishes, garlic, fish, shellfish, red meat, whole grains, eggs, chicken, and liver are also good sources of selenium.
Having the courage to choose
WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU Cheyne Towers MBAThH, GQHP is a fully qualified Hypnotherapist, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Self Defence instructor based in London. He works with a variety of simple yet highly effective methods of natural therapy, in order to provide the right approach for the needs of each individual, whether it’s for self-development, physical health and fitness or self-protection. For more information please visit http://HeartMindTherapies.com
Sometimes in these articles I have chosen to describe on occasion certain details from the work I may have been doing recently with my clients and on other occasions talked about how the principals which I have been discussing with you all have been of benefit to people who I know and love, and the following piece is a description of the latter. I have a very dear friend who I have known for the past sixteen years or so, and this friend is highly intelligent, articulate, creative, funny, very down to earth and a very strong man, with a stature of six-foot-six-inches tall, and an indomitable spirit which is at least ten times as large. Over the years we’ve been through a lot as friends, and as individuals and I have seen my friend having to face some very difficult times on many occasions, and many instances of loss and bereavement, whether of family or loved ones. Having a physical frame which is so big and strong has sometimes been a blessing and at other times more of a curse, and to describe this more clearly; one day our martial arts teacher said to my friend, there’s only two problems with you, your brain and your body. Now this friend has always been able to ‘drink like a fish’ and then some and yet still, because of his constitution, he could manage to remain lucid (most of the time) and wake up the next morning with apparently no hangover and still hold down a very responsible job, for all the years I’ve known him. And yet, there have been times where I have observed my friend essentially smashing himself with alcohol over so many years and quietly getting more and more depressed, despondent and lost, and no matter what I’ve said, or whatever ways I may have tried to help
him to pick himself up, he would not take any of it on board, or make any adjustments or even consider making any adjustments, because ‘he knew best’. That is until the beginning of this year, when all of a sudden he realised that he was slowly killing himself and then had the realisation that he had to change… so he took courage in both hands (not the beer by the way) and stopped both drinking alcohol and smoking at the same time. I have seen my friend over the past few weeks more frequently than for a good number of years and the difference in him is remarkable, for now there’s no clouding of his highly lucid and intelligent train of thoughts, which now flow with a consistent and coherent thread, with no hesitation, no lack-of-confidence-wobbles, whilst retaining an openness and an ability to listen rather than just telling everyone else “The Way It Is”. Now, an interesting thing he said was this, “I remember you Cheyne saying to me, ‘it’s a choice, and you can make that choice…’ but until now I didn’t understand how true that was, and now I see it as bright as day.” So no matter how long you may have felt stuck in old unhelpful patterns, it really is never too late to change, and it really does depend on making a choice to change your direction and begin to move forwards and away from your stuckness. So I would like to encourage you all to take your own courage firmly in both hands and choose to move forward without fear… all change is a process and we can all engage in this process a lot more joyfully than any of us may have thought was possible before making that choice. There’s no time like the present, I say!
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Kay's Corner
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder by Kay Owen / February 2012 Well, Valentine’s Day comes round again. Every year on February 14th Cupid’s bowstrings are stretched to the limit as he aims a sweetheart’s arrow straight at the hearts of all young (and not so young) lovers! A Beatles’ well-known song comes to mind: “When I get older, losing my hair, many years from now . . . will you still be sending me a Valentine, birthday greetings, bottle of wine?” I’ve just come across a little love story with an overall ‘Aaw, shucks’ factor, but which also reveals how human nature often leans more positively and favourably to what it deems most attractive in the game and name of love. Roses are red, my love . . . John Blanchard stood up from the seat, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, the girl with the red rose. Thirteen months before in a second-hand bookshop, he took a book off the shelf, and found himself intrigued, not with the words in the book, but with the notes pencilled in the margins. The writing reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. He discovered the previous owner’s name - Miss Hollis Maynell. With
time and effort he located her address. He wrote, introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The next day he was shipped overseas for military service. During the next year the two grew to know each other through their letters – each one a seed falling on a fertile heart; romance was budding. Blanchard requested a photograph, but Hollis refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn’t matter what she looked like. On his return from Europe, they scheduled their first meeting - 7pm at Grand Central Station. “You’ll recognize me,” she wrote, “by the red rose I’ll be wearing in my lapel.” So at 7 o’clock sharp he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he knew and loved, but whose face he’d never seen. Let John himself tell what happened next:“A young woman was coming toward me - beautiful figure, tall and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as cornflowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. A small smile curved her lips. “Going my way soldier?” she murmured. Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, and then I saw Hollis Maynell. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past 40, she had greying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, with thick-ankles; her feet thrust into flat shabby shoes. The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I was split in two, so keen was
my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned me. And there she stood. Her pale, plump face was gentle and sensible looking - her grey eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify me to her. This for sure would not be true love but it would be something precious, something
perhaps even better - a special friendship for which I had been and must forever be grateful. I squared my shoulders and held out the book to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. “I’m Lieutenant Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?” I enquired. The woman’s face broadened into a tolerant smile.
“I don’t know what this is about, son,” she answered, “but the young lady in the green suit who just went by begged me to wear this red rose on my coat; and she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should tell you that she is waiting for you in the restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!” The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive. “Tell me whom you love, and I will tell
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you who you are” (Houssaye). Love....via millions of cards and red roses is sent worldwide every St Valentine’s Day. And though I do not identify entirely with the ‘past- hersell –by- date’ lady in our story today...if I wear my new green suit and a red rose buttonhole ...and if I tuck my greying hair under my worn old sunhat on the 14th ...will somebody out there....PLEASE be my Valentine?
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
"Criticism comes easier than craftsmanship"
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s e i r a n a C s t e e M y a w Nor hange 2012 Surf/Cultural Exc
Early January saw the second ever cultural exchange between Rysoy college (from Norway) and IES Cairasco de Figueroa from Las Palmas to experience surf for the first time in their lives, combine it with an international “Palas” class (beach tennis with wooden bats) and a food exchange... then just for fun they were dropped in the centre of the island and had to find their way down... all in the name of discovering Gran Canaria, its waves, its food and its people... The story starts several months back when back in snowy Norway, the kids at Rysoy started their surf training in the swimming pool and on indo-boards (like a small see-saw that tests and improves your balance) in readiness for their trip. The story of the Canarian kids goes back to last year when IES Cairasco de Figueroa, spearheaded by Alejandro Gil Sanchez,
embarked on a trail-blazing educational course which forms part of the curriculum of the kids in college looking at Surfing as a way to get to know the Canary Islands and encompassing it into their curriculum. Momentum has built and this year it is even bigger with other colleges following their curriculum and introducing surfing along with crossover subjects in maths, physics, chemistry, art, business and tourism to the students. Meanwhile, when Rysoy college arrived in Gran Canaria, they were straight into their first classes with Surf Canaries Surf School and by their 3rd day, the training had paid off and most were riding really well. The location for the day of the cultural exchange was La Cicer on Las Canteras beach where the Canarians shared waves with the Norwegian team during a sunny morning. Following the class, it was time for the food exchange
served on a surfboard. On the Norwegian menu was brown cheese on Norwegian crackers (yes brown cheese! it really tasted better than it looked and intrigued the locals) and on the Canarian menu was chorizo de Teror, churros and chocolate. Next up was the palas class where the ice was really broken and more than one facebook address exchanged! Finally, the group headed onto the bus, right up to the Pico de las Nieves, the centre of the island. It was a cool crisp day at the top of the mountain and the group hiked down a beautiful ravine right to the cave restaurants of Guayadeque to end a perfect day. Surfing, Canarian food, beach tennis, a hike across the islands and dinner in a cave; Rysoy college really got a taste of what´s oo offer in Gran Canaria all in one day which they wont forget for a while, and neither will the local kids!
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3UDLP-- Guadalajara 2
Estadio de Gran Canaria. 5.30 in the afternoon and there is a cold wind blowing, but 9,098 brave souls are hoping it is not an ill wind that blows. The opposition are Guadalajara, whom some say will be relegation rivals come the end of the season.
UDLP start strongly and are playing with confidence, so much so that in the 4th minute Viltolo gets on to a cross to bury the ball 1-0. Five minutes later Vitolo gets another chance, but this one he squanders. Las Palmas are dominating and look the more dangerous on the
ball,however Guadalajara do not look down trodden and little by little are coming back into the game Anibal looking especially useful. As the first half progresses it is Guadalajara that look the most comfortable of the two teams with Las Palmas seeming content to sit back on the one nil lead that they have and wait for counter attacks. Possibly not the best technique to use as the Guadalajara attack are much more capable than their defence,However UDLP have players with fever and due to the uncertainty over the Future of Jonathan Viera this week Las Palmas could be a
bit under the weather. In the 22nd minute Juanpe does well to clear a dangerous Guadalajara attack, but now it looks as though Guadalajara are the more comfortable now that they have Las Palmas playing the game the way that they like. Both teams are now playing a lot of long balls until the 38th minute when Javi Guerrero and Corrales combine well for Las Palmas to create a chance which Corrales fails to take advantage of. Finally in the 43rd minute Guadalajara get their just reward Ernesto gets on to a loose ball and puts it away for 1-1, it could not have
happened at a worse time for Las Palmas, just before the break,but 1-1 is the way the first half finishes. Guadalajara start the second half the same way that they finished the first. Positively and 4 minutes in Moreno pnishes Las Palmas making it 1-2 and a real uphill struggle for UDLP. 53 minutes gone and Juan Manuel knows that UDLP need a serious change to turn this around so off comes target man Quiroga and defender Vicente Gomez and on go Roque and Dani Castellano thus changing the whole system, Jonathan Viera is able to play more inside(he was looking lost on the wing) and the team goes
back to looking positive. Minute 66 Javi Guerrero gets free with a great chance but blasts into the side netting. Minute 68 on comes Portillo for Corrales, things are getting desperate the minutes are ticking by and Portillo is an old fashioned style poacher. Attack after attack come to nothing and a feeling of desperation is in the air. Parts of thje crowd are booing and Guadalajara are wasting time when they can. Suddenly after 8 or 9 wasted chances a Guadalajara handball gives UDLP a penalty and a chance to equalize. David Gonzalez sends Saizar the wrong
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way and it looks as though LasPalmas have saved the day, but due to all the time wasting and the fact that all 6 subs have been used, the ref has to ad on 6 minutes of injury time during which Portillo is dragged down on the edge of the box, and up steps Jonathan with one of his majestic blasts,this one deflects off of the post hits Saizer on the back and rebounds into the goal for a carnivaltastic finish to the game 3-2. Leaving only time for Jonathan Viera to receive his second yellow c ard for a last second foul and marching orders 20 seconds before his teammates.
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Homeless Cats: Infestation or Inspiration?
The United Kingdom is generally recognised as rather humane, modern and, indeed, sophisticated in the care and management of their feral feline populations. When it comes to homeless cats, the professional and monetary support of the government is matched by a powerful private animal welfare effort. Until now this has not been the case in Gran Canaria. Where there are people, there are cats - foraging, fighting, and fornicating out and about our homes, apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, parks, schools, construction sites, restaurants, marinas, shopping centres, and ubiquitous litter-bins. When too many homeless cats gather together (Feral Feline Colony) at a food source, they are often perceived as little better than a plague. The cat is not the culprit here: People are. Felines are not indigenous to Gran Canaria. Cats were brought by humans. Ergo, feral felines are a human creation. Common sense tells us that cat care includes food, water, medical care, and neutering of both males and females – homed and homeless alike. It seems clear that pet guardians must care for their pets. It is less obvious, perhaps, that Feral Feline Colonies must be cared for as well. To fail to do so is to court disaster for both the local human and feline communities. Feral colonies left unchecked breed prodigiously. In the average lifetime a single
free-living feral feline female (say that quickly 6 times) will create 3200 descendents. That equates to hordes of homeless cats swarming our little island paradise. Based upon guidelines for feral feline population projections employed by the British Feline Advisory Bureau, Gran Canaria is seething with no less than 20,000 homeless cats. YIKES! Feral (homeless) cat
to neuter and abandonment. When there are more cats than humans willing to home them, mass homelessness (or murder) is the sad result. What to do? Well, we can dramatically increase the human population (fun but impractical) or humanely reduce and control the feline population. That second solution has been enthusiastically embraced
When we learned to control the human population (by-theway, natural life methods were a miserable failure), we did so. Life for humans has henceforth become grander and more rewarding for many humans in myriad ways. If we control the size of the human population for reasons of quality of life, why wouldn’t we control the feline population for the same end. If there are too many children
populations are notoriously shy and often transient, living on the peripheries of society. However, as their numbers increase, they become more visible and (for some residents and tourists) an annoying problem. The distinction between feral cats, farm cats, and strays is difficult to make. What they share is homelessness. The primary causes of homeless cats are entirely human: Failure
by feline advocates in Gran Canaria – most particularly by private animal welfare organisations operating along the island eastern and southern littorals. “Oh, but I want my cat to have a completely natural life. You know, beautiful babies – where kittens are purring and playing their happy little hearts out.” Lovely: shortsighted at best; cruel at worst.
for care and homing, we move to control the population. If there are too many cats for care and homing, we must move to control the cat population… humanely. It is encouraging that the government (albeit on a limited basis to date) is getting involved in the humane solution of controlling Feral Feline Colony health and population. The Mogan County Veterinarian,
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recognising the advantages in managing the stray cat problem, has proposed TARA Animal Respect Association to authorise and oversee the effort. These volunteers under the auspices of TARA create a clean, secure environment for feral cats by providing daily food and water at a designated site, trapping for medical neutering and aid as required, releasing cats to their original sites, and safeguarding the colony against attack by poison or dogs. Follow up visits on a biannual basis are necessary to humanely control the colonies as newly abandoned kittens come of age or the occasional non-neutered adult does manage to be accepted by the core colony. The result: No kittens are born. The population of each colony ceases to grow and becomes a cohesive family group that discourages entry to non-family cats. Although normal attrition continues in the group due to natural death causes, few, if any, new adult cats are allowed into the stalwart family unit. The cat clan becomes calmer and healthier, appearing less and less like propagating vermin to be poisoned but more as valued, sentient allies in organic, nontoxic control of rodents. With a stable, controlled environment, the incidence of catfights, yowling sessions, litter-bin raids and begging, or male cat spraying (territory marking) are dramatically reduced. Multi-language
flyers keep the public informed about the managed colony in the area and explain that all domesticated cats should be kept on or in their home properties, microchipped, neutered, and immunised against rabies according to the laws of the community and common sense. Hotels, shopping centres, local marinas, and other locations frequented by tourists become “Cat Caretakers” – building their reputations as positive community contributors working to ameliorate a difficult humancreated situation. If this recent pattern of protection continues to expand throughout the other island counties, the problem of homeless cats will soon become a problem solved – or a problem controlled within acceptable limits. By controlling both homed and homeless cat populations, health, and stability, Gran Canaria - without a single EURO from the taxpayers – can become a humane, progressive, GREEN community living and working humanely with nature. Homeless cats will no longer be considered an infestation. Instead - working together to make Gran Canaria a Paradise for animals too – the problem of homeless cats becomes an inspiration for a better world. If you are interested in helping TARA help homeless cats (or dogs), please don’t hesitate to contact their volunteers. Just say or write, “Hi TARA! I want to volunteer!”
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We were so successful offering puppies for fostering or adoption in The Canary News last edition, another group of friendly little critters ready for a home of their own seems well in order:
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TRIXIE & LEOX & WIDA All three under the watchful and caring eyes and efforts of Charlotte, they are 4 months now and ready for their own homes. Each personality is unique and amazing. All will be less than 10 kgs., love people, and are ready to give as much love as they will ever take.
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DIAMANTE & ZORRA Part of that rare and valuable litter of Podencshires, Diaman and Zorra are ready for love te separate homes or together in Yorky father and Podenco . The mot amazingly united to form her unique and adorable breed.this The pups are very special.
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ROCA REAL ESTATE 928 561667 www.inmobiliaria-roca.com EUROPA REAL ESTATE Hotline: 928 - 77.11.77 info@europainmo.com www.europainmo.com SAN FERNANDO Centrical situated, top-floor, 80 qm.large apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It needs a little refurbishing. Parking. Comunityfee only 30,- Euro/month. Oportunity: 110.000,-- Euro EL TABLERO New-built, lovely and very bright two-bedroom apartment with balcony separate built-in kitchen with laundryroom, garage and lumber room. Price: 174.000,-- Euro. MASPALOMAS BUNGALOW AT THE GOLFCOURSE Two-bedroom bungalow with large terrace in a beloved complex with large pool, beautiful gardens , tennis court and parkinglots. This corner bungalow is very quiet situated. Price: 189.000,-- euros. FATAGA 130 sqm. Familyhouse with large terraces and beautiful views. Needs futher renovation. 210.000,- € SAN MATEO 1.800 sqm. Finca with fruit trees, and with well kept 2 bedroom-bungalow. Price: 138.000,- € SONNENLAND 2-Bedroom-bungalow, refurbished, terrace and small garden with views. Complex with large pool. 228.000,- €
PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Groundfloor-bungalow, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, livingroom with open kitchen, carport, private complex with large pool. 174.000,- € . MASPALOMAS CAMPO INTERNACIONAL, Large three bedroom bungalow with two bathrooms on a 250 qm-large plot. Needs refurbishing. Price: 348.000,-- Euros SAN AGUSTÍN Excellent duplex-bungalow, spectacular views, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large terrace, parkinglot. 480.000,- € PLAYA DEL INGLÉS Luxus-bungalow, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, small private complex, pool. 294.000,- €
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE PRIVATE Apartment 8th floor Don Paco Quiet, fully equipped, 32 square meters interior plus large balcony overlooking the sea. Sunsets, beachfront and seaviews included. 149,000€. Stan Kossen, Apto. Don Paco, 817; Av. Los Canarios, 27; 35129 Patalavaca. Tel: (34) 928 062 871 Comfortable - apartment suites Redeveloped and completely converted apartment approximately 56 sq.m. Quiet & central, with conditioned swimming pool offering private mountain and sea views (Cul-de-sac by Sandy Beach Hotel) Fully Furnished apartment, Air
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PROPERTIES FOR RENT PRIVATE PLAYA DE ARINAGA For Rent, 1 & 2 bed apartments with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and parking space, near to the beach, quiet area. Building has a lift, internet and satellite tv, which is included. Prices start from 395€ per month. For more information call 649 730 486 or email franciscomoreno1975@yahoo.es TAURITO apartment to rent, available now @ 400 euros per month, all inc. 1 bedroom with fantastic sea views 0044 7860521783 or e mail ; chris. powell5@virgin.net” PUERTO RICO 1 Bedroom Apt. Large Terrace, Fully Furnished, Quiet Area, View To Harbour, Large Pool, 450€ pcm. Includes all bills. Min 6 Months. Veronica Caballero Arencibia, San Bernardo 24-1 Las Palmas. 619 060 918 Rooms To Let Large villa in SAN FERNANDO.
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I väntan på våren by Lennart Thomson, Svensk Redaktör KanariskaNyheter@TheCanaryNews.com
De senaste dygnen har vi haft mycket blåst och svalt väder. Då tilltar diskussionerna om lämpligaste tiden att vara på Gran Canaria. Vissa som har valt att tillbringa en semestervecka här under denna period har blivit besvikna. Andra är nöjda. Orsakerna kan vara flera, men de förhållanden som råder på en ort kan vara annorlunda endast någon mil bort. Trots att miljontals nordbor någon gång besökt Gran Canaria är missuppfattningarna många. Här kommer ett försök att ställa saker och ting till rätta. Det är inte olidligt hett här på sommaren. Visserligen ligger Gran Canaria endast ett drygt 10-tal mil väster om Afrika. Utanför gränsen mellan Västsahara och Marocko. Men den kalla Atlanten tillsammans med Kanarieström-
men håller temperaturen på en behaglig nivå. Under sommarmånaderna maj – september ligger dagsmedeltemperaturen på 24 – 29 grader. Motsvarande värde på natten är 16 -20. Regn är ytterligt sällan förekommande. Under sommaren kommer många gäster från Spanien och länderna runt medelhavet. Ett av skälen är att slippa hettan i deras hemländer vid denna årstid. Men då väljer nordbor att åka till, som exempel Turkiet. Temperaturen för de populära semesterorterna där pendlar i maj - september mellan 26 och 33 grader. Alltså, betydligt varmare än här. Januari och februari har de lägsta temperaturvärdena på Gran Canaria – 22 grader på dagen och 14 på natten. Detta är exakt det samma som för Stockholm, i juli!
Vintermånaderna kan vara lite vanskliga. John Pohlman skriver i sin bok ”Europas semester väder”, från vilken jag för övrigt hämtat all faktainformation, ”Från slutet av oktober till början av mars är vädret mest opålitligt”. Slutsatsen får väl bli, att hur man än vänder och vrider på det är det alltid rätt att komma till Gran Canaria. Men bäst är det onekligen under sommarmånaderna. Nu i skrivande stund går vågorna höga utmed kusten och badstränderna ligger öde. Några dygn till lär vi få stå ut, innan meteorologerna lovar bättring. Därför blir det ett avbrott i artikelserien ”vad att se och göra på Gran Canaria” för i detta ruggiga vinterväder föredrar jag att sitta framför en öppen brasa med en rökig whisky i handen.
Nu är snart byggnadsprojektet, som formellt heter ”Nueva carretera Autopista GC-1” , klart. På- och avfartsramperna är så när som på några meter färdiga. Den efterlängta motorvägsbiten mellan Puerto Rico och Mogán ska efter ungefär fyra års arbete och till en kostnad av drygt 111 miljoner euro vara farbar till hösten, närmare bestämt i oktober.
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Den första kvarten bjöd på spänning och bra spel från båda lagen. Spelet böljade fram och tillbaka och perioden avslutades jämnt, 20-22. De stora profilerna var hemmalagets Paul Davis och gästernas Palacios (elva poäng) och Xavi Rey ( nio poäng). De två sistnämnda stod för 20 av kanariernas 22 poäng i denna kvart. Matchen återupptogs med två raka trepoängare från vardera laget. Sedan började några minuter av
okoncentrerat spel med många missar. Inget av lagen lyckades träffa rätt tills i slutet av perioden när det till slut rörde sig på resultattavlan och man gick till halvtidsvila med 36-39. Även den tredje kvarten började med två hemmatripplar, som gästerna snabbt kvitterade. Sedan skärpte Cajasol till försvarsspelet och kanarierna hade svårt att hitta nyckeln till att låsa upp det. Och med Davis i ledningen för anfallsspelet
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Detta var en i stora drag mycket taktisk match, där ett utmärkt försvarsspel var den slutgiltiga tungan på vågen till kanariernas fördel. I den första kvarten var det den före detta hemmaidolen Joel Freeland, numera spelare för Unicaja, som stod för regin. Med hjälp av Peric och Zoric, som också gjorde en mycket stabil första period, lyckades de föra Malagalaget till en 10 – poängs ledning inför den andra kvarten, 10-20. I den andra kvarten justerade hemmalaget sitt förspel en aning, och lyckades tack vare detta ta igen det relativt stora underläget.
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Gästerna åstadkom bara fem(!) poäng i denna kvart. En oerhört motiverad Savané lyfte kanarierna, och när Haynes och Rey började träffa rätt i korgen var återuppståndelsen ett faktum. I halvtid var ställningen 25-25. Den tredje kvarten började som den första. Unicaja verkade fått fräscha idéer i omklädningsrummet och hade snart ordnat ett avstånd på fem poäng till sin fördel. Nu vaknade hemmapubliken till liv och gjorde sitt bästa för att motivera sitt lag. Beirán och Bramos hade några gyllene minuter och det räckte för att den fjärde och sista kvarten skulle börja
var det bara en tidsfråga tills Gran Canaria plötsligt såg sig i underläge,60-53. I den sista kvarten visade båda lagen en imponerande kämpaglöd. Bramos och Rey höll besökarnas hopp vid liv men Paul Davis, senare utsedd till matchen bäste spelare, slappnade aldrig av och fortsatte sitt prickskytte mot den kanariska korgen. I matchen slutskede saknade Gran Canaria lite tur, och man lyckades aldrig hämta in underläget.
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med 43-35 på resultattavlan. I den sista perioden var det bara Unicajas Rowland som höll besökarnas hopp vid liv. Unicaja, ett av Spaniens bästa lag verkade blekt och omotiverat. Endast 39% effektivitet pá tvåpoängsskotten. Landslagsspelaren Garbajosa stod bara för tre poäng under hela matchen. Hemmaspelaren Rey tog för sig under de sista minuterna och Gran Canaria 2014 tog hem sin sjunde ligaseger med 11 poängs marginal.
❏ Av Linda Appelqvist
Första halvlek var verkligt underhållande. Båda lagen gick in för att dominera och spela sitt eget spel. Bortalaget gav den första varningen om sina offensiva avsikter efter tio minuter, men Jonathan Vieras skott räddades av målvakten De Navas. Tre minuter senare var det hemmalagets tur. Oscar Ramirez hittade en korridor längs högerkanten och slog ett mycket bra inlägg som Florian sköt in bakom Las Palmas målvakt Barbosa. Efter ungefär en halvtimmes spel hade gästerna två solklara målchanser på fyra minuter, men utan utdelning. Halvlekens sista tio minuter ägdes av hemmaspelarna, som försökte utöka målskillnaden. När andra halvlek började märktes det snart att tempot sjunkit rejält. Sabadell kontrollerade spelet och Las
ALCORCON Det var på papperet den absolut jämnaste matchen som kunde spelas i den spanska andradivisionen; båda lagen hade sju segrar, sju oavgjorda matcher och sju förluster. På spelplanen var dock hemmalagets övertag klart från matchens första minuter. Alcorcon har ett imponerande kortpassningsspel som fungerade utmärkt mot kanarierna. Redan efter 14 minuter hurrade hemmapubliken för det första målet, Mora slog in returen efter en frispark vid Las Palmas straffområdesgräns. Alcorcon fortsatte att rada upp anfall efter anfall framför den kanariske målvakten Barbosa,
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Palmas saknade kreativitet. Den kanariske tränaren Juan Manuel Rodriguez gjorde ett trippelbyte för att introducera nya idéer på spelplanen. Initiativrikedomen ökade märkbart efter detta, dock på bekostnad av det organiserade försvarsspelet. När tjugo minuter återstod av matchen kunde Sabadell ha avgjort matchen till sin fördel, men Florians skott gick utanför. I den 81:a minuten fick David González sitt andra gula kort, och Las Palmas fick spela återstoden av matchen med tio man. Detta gjorde det ännu mer anmärkningsvärt att kanarierna lyckades kvittera i den 90:e minuten efter ett mindre lyckat ingripande av hemmamålvakten. Denna poäng kändes som en seger för gästerna, och innebär att Sabadell inte vunnit en match på 13 omgångar.
som förmodligen inte kunde tro sina ögon när bara ett mål trillat in bakom honom när halvtidsvisslan ljöd. Las Palmas återupptog matchen med hopp om en snabb kvittering. Men dessa förhoppningar grusades i den 62:a minuten när Agus nickade en bra lagd hörna i mål. Efter alla bortkastade möjligheter fick hemmalaget äntligen utdelning. Några minuter senare tilldömdes de en straff som Quini slog i mål, hans sjunde för säsongen. Med matchen avgjord lyckades Portillo putsa resultatet en aning med sitt mål i den 78:e minuten, men Las Palmas kom aldrig närmare än så.
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Exempel: Yo soy sueco - Jag är svensk Un jugador de baloncesto es muy alto - En basketspelare är väldigt lång Nosotros somos profesores de física Vi är fysiklärare Cristiano Ronaldo es muy famoso - Cristiano Ronaldo är väldigt känd Mi madre está resfriada - Min mamma är förkyld
Currykyckling med tomatchutney CC 2.0/ FLICKR/ZINJIXMAGGIR
Vi ska nu titta lite närmare på två av spanskans absolut viktigaste verb. De är oregelbundna, och följer alltså inte de böjningsregler vi visade i det förra numret. Verben är ser och estar, och båda kan översättas med att vara. De kan alltså verka väldigt lika, men skiljer sig ändå åt en hel del. Ser använder man när man talar om oföränderliga tillstånd, t ex jag är svensk eller jag är lång. Yrken räknas ocksá som oföränderliga tillstånd, har man en gång jobbat som lärare har man ju den kunskapen även om man för tillfället jobbar med någonting annat. Estar använder man när det gäller att beskriva ett föränderligt tillstánd, t ex jag är förkyld eller jag är arg. Även när det gäller var man befinner sig. Så här böjs de i presens, nutidsform: ser estar yo soy yo estoy tú eres tú estás él/ella/Usted es él/ella/Usted está nosotros somos nosotros estamos vosotros sois vosotros estáis ellos/ellas son ellos/ellas están
Los niños están contentos - Barnen är glada Estoy en la cocina - Jag är i köket Mis hijos están en la playa Mina barn är på stranden Mi prima está bastante gorda - Min kusin är ganska tjock Kroppsvikt räknas alltså som ett föränderligt tillstånd, till skillnad från kroppslängd. En intressant observation är att vara gift tydligen räknas som ett övergående tillstánd i ett katolskt land som Spanien! Här använder man
nämligen verbet estar. Estoy casado/a - Jag är gift Mis padres no están casados - Mina föräldrar är inte gifta Och så ni inte glömmer bort den förra lektionen tar vi även några exempel i perfekt (förflutet) och futurum (framtid). Mi hijo va a ser médico - Min son ska bli läkare Su padre ha sido policia, pero ahora se ha jubilado - Hans pappa har varit polis, men nu har han pensionerat sig Ellos van a estar muy cansados después de la
fiesta - De kommer att vara väldigt trötta efter festen Nosotros hemos estado en Argentina - Vi har varit i Argentina Som sagt, dessa verb är snarlika i sin betydelse men man får tänka efter lite innan man bestämmer sig för vilket man använder - är det någonting som är beständigt eller tillfälligt man pratar om? Nu har ni grunderna, så det är bara att öva! ❏ Av Linda Appelqvist
TILL CURRYKYCKLINGEN 1 kyckling ✔ 1-2 gula lökar ✔ 1 paprika ✔ 3 vitlöksklyftor ✔ 1 burk kokosmjölk ✔ 1höns buljongtärning ✔ 2 msk curry ✔ 1 tsk paprikapulver ✔ 1 tsk ingefära ✔ 1 tsk malen kryddnejlika ✔ 1 msk sambal oelek ✔ 1 msk vetemjöl ✔ 1dl turkisk youghurt TILL TOMATCHUTNEY ✔ 1 dl vinäger ✔ ¼ dl salt ✔ 1 ¾ dl socker ✔ 2 vitlöksklyftor ✔ 1 dl russin ✔ 3 msk ingefära ✔ 1 msk chilipulver ✔ 1 kg äpplen ✔ 2 burkar hela tomater (ta inte med saften)
Krydda kycklingen med salt och curry och laga den i ugnen i lergryta. Under tiden förbereder du
såsen och tomatchutney. Hacka lök, vitlök och paprika. Blanda alla torra kryddor med vetemjölet. Fräs grönsakerna i en tjockbottnad kastrull eller gryta. Tillsätt kryddblandningen och sambal oelek och rör om. Smula ned en buljongtärning. Häll på kokosmjölken. Tillsätt ½ liter vatten. Lät koka under lock i ca 45 minuter. Tillsätt youghurten och smaka av med salt. När kycklingen är klar benar du ut den och skär köttet i mindre bitar. Blanda ned köttet i såsen. Servera med ris. TOMATCHUTNEY Kärna ur äpplena och skör dem i mindre bitar Lägg dem i en kastrull tillsammans med övriga ingredienser. Låt koka upp, lägg på ett lock och koka sakta i en timme. Café L&B
Bokrecension - Mellan hjortron och oliver.
Tessa Kiros föddes i London av en finsk mamma och en grek-cypriotisk pappa. Hon har bott i Sydafrika, London, Sydney, Athen och Mexico och bor nu i Toscana i Italien. Hennes matlagning är influerad av hennes barndom och av ett liv av resande och upptäckter i olika delar av världen. Tessa har samlat och utvecklat sina unika recept under många år och delar generöst med sig av sina minnen och sin underbara, nyskapande matlagningskonst. En omfångsrik och vackert illustrerad bok med talrika fotografier.
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