Jungle Drums April 2012

April 2012 No. 94

In this months’ edition Tasty recipies from the sea in this months’

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Diamond 10Encrusted Items

Food Fix Learn how to grow and care for Begonias Discover ancient roman remains in a city closer than you think...

Check out the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet

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Inside this month’s magazine History of Easter Learn why we all stuff our faces with chocolate p4

Legal Jargon Pregancy and Birth in Spain p6

Health Hay Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments p10

Food Fix Something fishy is going on this month p16

Gardening How to grow and care for Begonias p18

Out and About Cartagena p20

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an you believe it’s April already?! How quick has this year gone! We have a jammed packed magazine for you this month that you can read while you are stuffing your face with chocolate Easter eggs!

There is something fishy about the Food Fix pages this week, take a look at page 16 for some delicious seafood recipes.

As the pollen count rises this time of year we have a great feature on hay fever its symptoms, causes and treatments. Also on the health pages are the benefits of olive oil, did you know it is believed to prevent cancer?

Since March of this year Google has started tracking your web history, but how much does Google really know about you? In this months’ Bluemoon Solutions article Richard shows you how you can hide your history from Google.

If you have always fancied yourself as a bit of a boy racer In Gear has all the information about the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet.

Of course we also have all the usual articles, jokes and competitions to keep you occupied! Remember you can always read the Jungle Drums online at www.thejungledrums.es.

Here at the Jungle Drums we try our best to keep you up to date with all the information an expat should know but if you think we are missing anything please don’t hesitate to email or phone and let us know!

That’s all for this month!

Animal Antics When a mans ego has to go p24

In Gear Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet p26

Also in this issue The most powerful women p7 10 Diamond Encrusted Items p8 Inspekta Gadget p12 Crazy Obsessions p14 Movie and Book Reviews p22 Bluemoon Solutions p28

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History of Easter Christian and Pagan Traditions Interwoven The history of Easter reveals rich associations between the Christian faith and the seemingly unrelated practices of the early pagan religions.

Easter history and traditions that we practice today evolved from pagan symbols, from the ancient goddess Ishtar to Easter eggs and the Easter bunny.

Easter, perhaps the most important of the Christian holidays, celebrates the Christ's resurrection from the dead following his death on Good Friday. . . a rebirth that is commemorated around the vernal equinox, historically a time of pagan celebration that coincides with the arrival of spring and symbolizes the arrival of light and the awakening of life around us.

Dyed eggs are given as gifts in many cultures.

Decorated eggs bring with them a wish for the prosperity of the abundance during the coming year.

Folklore suggests that Easter egg hunts arose in Europe during "the Burning Times", when the rise of Christianity led to the shunning (and persecution) of the followers of the "Old Religion". Instead of giving the eggs as gifts the adults made a game of hiding them, gathering the children together and encouraging them to find the eggs.

Green Eggs and Ham???

Ostara, Goddess of Spring and the Dawn (Oestre / Eastre)

The meat that is traditionally associated with Easter is ham. Though some might argue that ham is served at Easter since it is a "Christian" meat, (prohibited for others by the religious laws of Judaism and Islam) the origin probably lies in the early practices of the pagans of Northern Europe.

Easter is named for a Saxon goddess who was known by the names of Oestre or Eastre, and in Germany by the name of Ostara. She is a goddess of the dawn and the spring, and her name derives from words for dawn, the shining light arising from the east. Our words for the female hormone “estrogen� derives from her name.

Chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs, marshmallow chicks in pastel colors, and candy of all sorts . . . these have pagan origins as well! To understand their association with religion we need to examine the meaning of food as a symbol.

Ostara was, of course, a fertility goddess. Bringing in the end of winter, with the days brighter and growing longer after the vernal equinox, Ostara had a passion for new life. Her presence was felt in the flowering of plants and the birth of babies, both animal and human. The rabbit (well known for its propensity for rapid reproduction) was her sacred animal.

Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny both featured in the spring festivals of Ostara, which were initially held during the feasts of the goddess Ishtar / Inanna. Eggs are an obvious symbol of fertility, and the newborn chicks an adorable representation of new growth. Brightly colored eggs, chicks, and bunnies were all used at festival time to express appreciation for Ostara's gift of abundance.

History of Easter Eggs and Easter Candy

The history of Easter Eggs as a symbol of new life should come as no surprise.

Eggs, in ancient times in Northern Europe, were a potent symbol of fertility and often used in rituals to guarantee a woman's ability to bear children. To this day rural "grannywomen" (lay midwives/healers in the Appalachian mountains) still use eggs to predict, with uncanny accuracy, the sex of an unborn child by watching the rotation of an egg as it is suspended by a string over the abdomen of a pregnant woman.

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The ancient belief that, by eating something we take on its characteristics formed the basis for the earliest "blessings" before meals (a way to honor the life that had been sacrificed so that we as humans could enjoy life) and, presumably, for the more recent Christian sacrament of communion as well.

Shaping candy Easter eggs and bunnies out of candy to celebrate the spring festival was, simply put, a way to celebrate the symbols of the goddess and the season, while laying claim to their strengths (vitality, growth, and fertility) for ourselves.

The Goddess Ostara and the Easter Bunny Feeling guilty about arriving late one spring, the Goddess Ostara saved the life of a poor bird whose wings had been frozen by the snow. She made him her pet or, as some versions have it, her lover. Filled with compassion for him since he could no longer fly (in some versions, it was because she wished to amuse a group of young children), Ostara turned him into a snow hare and gave him the gift of being able to run with incredible speed so he could protect himself from hunters.

In remembrance of his earlier form as a bird, she also gave him the ability to lay eggs (in all the colors of the rainbow, no less), but only on one day out of each year.

Eventually the hare managed to anger the goddess Ostara, and she

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cast him into the skies where he would remain as the constellation Lepus (The Hare) forever positioned under the feet of the constellation Orion (the Hunter). He was allowed to return to earth once each year, but only to give away his eggs to the children attending the Ostara festivals that were held each spring. The tradition of the Easter Bunny had begun.

The Hare was sacred in many ancient traditions and was associated with the moon goddesses and the various deities of the hunt. In ancient times eating the Hare was prohibited except at Beltane (Celts) and the festival of Ostara (Anglo-Saxons), when a ritual hare-hunt would take place.

In many cultures rabbits, like eggs, were considered to be potent remedies for fertility problems. The ancient philosopher-physician Pliny the Elder prescribed rabbit meat as a cure for female sterility, and in some cultures the genitals of a hare were carried to avert barrenness.

In later Christian tradition the white Hare, when depicted at the Virgin Mary's feet, represents triumph over lust or the flesh. The rabbit's vigilance and speed came to represent the need to flee from sin and temptation and a reminder of the swift passage of life.

And, finally, there is a sweet Christian legend about a young rabbit who, for three days, waited anxiously for his friend, Jesus, to return to the Garden of Gethsemane, not knowing what had become of him.

Early on Easter morning, Jesus returned to His favorite garden and was welcomed the little rabbit. That evening when the disciples came into the garden to pray, still unaware of the resurrection, they found a clump of beautiful larkspurs, each blossom bearing the image of a rabbit in its center as a remembrance of the little creature's hope and faith.

Ishtar, Goddess of Love, and the First Resurrection (also known as Inanna) Ishtar, goddess of romance, procreation, and war in ancient Babylon,

was also worshipped as the Sumerian goddess Inanna. One of the great goddesses, or "mother goddesses", the stories of her descent to the Underworld and the resurrection that follows are contained in the oldest writings that have ever been discovered. . . the Babylonian creation myth Enuma Elish and the story of Gilgamesh. Scholars believed that they were based on the oral mythology of the region and were recorded about 2,100 B.C.E. The most famous of the myths of Ishtar tell of her descent into the realm of the dead to rescue her young lover, Tammuz, a Vegetation god forced to live half the year in the Underworld. Ishtar approached the gates of the Underworld, which was ruled by her twin sister Ereshkigel, the goddess of death and infertility. She was refused admission.

Similar to the Greek myths of Demeter and Persephone that came later, during Ishtar's absence the earth grew barren since all acts of procreation ceased while she was away. Ishtar screamed and ranted that she would break down the gates and release all of the dead to overwhelm the world and compete with the living for the remaining food unless she was allowed to enter and plead her case with her twin.

Needless to say, she won admission. But the guard, following standard protocol, refused to let her pass through the first gate unless she removed her crown. At the next gate, she had to remove her earrings, then her necklace at the next, removing her garments and proud finery until she stood humbled and naked after passing through the seventh (and last) gate.

In one version, she was held captive and died but was brought back to life when her servant sprinkled her with the "water of life". In the more widely known version of the myth, Ishtar's request was granted and she regained all of her attire and possessions as she slowly reemerged through the gates of darkness.

Upon her return, Tammuz and the earth returned to life. Annual celebrations of this "Day of Joy", were held each year around the time of the vernal equinox. These celebrations became the forerunners of the Ostara festivals that welcomed Oestre and the arrival of spring.

A section on the Goddess Inanna (the Sumerian version of the Goddess Ishtar), her myths and symbols, is included with the myths of the goddesses at this website.

Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny, the dawn that arrives with resurrection of life, and the celebration of spring all serve to remind us of the cycle of rebirth and the need for renewal in our lives. In the history of Easter, Christian and pagan traditions are gracefully interwoven.

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Having a Baby: Pregnancy and Birth The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Spain. Who to contact and what to expect from the system during the pregnancy and post-natal period, maternity leave, midwives and vaccinations.

Before conception or in the early stages of pregnancy it is recommended to explore the options available and consider the following: • Where to receive care during pregnancy • Where to deliver the baby • Where to get post natal care • Entitlements available under the social health care system • The coverage available from private health care There are both state-owned social security hospitals and private clinics in all areas of Spain. A person not entitled to social health care has the option of private care. This choice of private care may be influenced by available insurance cover and the cost of individual services. A mother wanting to give birth at a private clinic must have private insurance in place at least ten months before becoming pregnant. If this is not done, it might be difficult to find an insurer.

Most regions of Spain do not provide translation services in the hospitals and clinics - Professional Business Support can provide a translator to assist with appointments.

better in labour. Some clinics provide a complete pre-natal education programme. The course should include preparation for labour (what to expect), breathing and relaxation techniques and preparation for infant feeding.

In most cases the education or prenatal classes start in the 28th week. Most classes invite partners as well. Ask you local doctor for more information. Also very popular are locally organised meetings with expectant mothers.

The Birth of your Newborn Although it is seldom possible to choose a particular unit at a Social Security hospital, these hospitals tend to offer a very high standard of care, with emergency personnel services readily available.

When choosing a delivery unit the following could be considered: • Which unit has the highest safety record • Whether there is a paediatrician resident in the unit 24 hours a day •If there are facilities for intensive neonatal care • The Caesarean section rate • The methods of pain relief available In the private sector, the chosen obstetrician may only deliver in one particular unit. This would limit the choice.

Note: When opting for a private clinic, establish what happens in the case of premature birth - the majority of private clinics do not deliver before 36 weeks, as most premature infants need specialised 24 hour care.

Home Births Home births are generally not available in Spain.

Prenatal Care As soon as a pregnancy is suspected, consult a doctor or midwife.

This visit is to confirm the pregnancy, examine the expectant mother and organise routine blood tests and an early ultrasound scan.

Generally (although this may vary) pre-natal examinations will be given by a doctor or midwife. The schedule of examinations is: • Every 4 weeks up to 32 weeks. The mother is seen by the midwife and attends the hospital for scans every trimester.

• Every 2 weeks after 32 weeks (in most regions in Spain). If there are any complications with the health of the mother or baby, visits will be weekly, with a second scan at 36 weeks • Between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy, the midwife does a compulsory group B streptococcus test (Note, this applies to state hospitals only; in most private hospitals it must be requested - one in four pregnant women have the bacteria Strep B) The reason for regular pre-natal care is to continually monitor maternal and foetal well-being, to monitor the progress of pregnancy and for early detection of deviations from normal.

Prenatal Education Prenatal education is a vital part of prenatal care. Women who receive professional pre-natal education and preparation invariably fair

After the Birth Following a normal delivery, expect to stay in hospital (private and social security) for up to 48 hours. This allows time for at least two paediatric checks on the newborn.

In the case of a Caesarean delivery, expect to stay in the hospital for up to five days. Make sure there is a family member around, as help will be needed with the newborn.

Before being discharged from hospital, the baby and mother have a final examination. The mother is given a certificate to be used to register the birth and an infant record book, which will be the child's health record from birth to 18 years of age.

Vaccinations The following vaccinations are recommended: tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, (Difteria, tétano, tos farina), Haemophilus B (Haemophilus influenzae tipo B), MMR (Sarampión, paperas, rubeola) TB (BCG), Meningitis. Note that the immunisation policy may vary in the different autonomous regions of Spain.

At one week of age the baby has a blood test to determine if there is any genetic error. This test is sent away for analysis and takes up to 14 days for the results to be returned. This test is only done on social security.

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The Worlds’ Most

PowerfulWomen 1. Angela Merkel

Chancellor, Germany Age: 57 Residence: Berlin, Germany Country of Citizenship: Germany Marital Status: Married The world's most powerful woman heads Europe's most vibrant economy and is widely viewed as the de facto leader of the EU. A recent poll in France showed that the French have more faith in Germany's leader (46%) than in their own president, Nicolas Sarkozy (33%).

3. Dilma Rousseff President, Brazil Age: 63 Residence: Brasilia, Brazil Country of Citizenship: Brazil Marital Status: Divorced Children: 1 Rousseff spent her first year in office cleaning house--dismissing 5 cabinet ministers and dozens of officials charged with corruption.

2011 Lowlight: Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics are both late and over budget.

2. Hillary Clinton

Secretary of State, United States of America Age: 64 Residence: Washington, DC Country of Citizenship: United States Marital Status: Married Children: 1

Impressive marks for her handling of a difficult year, which included the Arab Spring uprisings, WikiLeaks' release of sensitive American diplomatic cables, Iran's alleged murder attempt on the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and the death of Osama bin Laden.

2011 Lowlight: Documents in the WikiLeaks dump suggest Clinton ordered U.S. diplomats to gather computer passwords of top UN officials, including Ban Ki-moon

4. Indra Nooyi Chief Executive, PepsiCo Age: 55 Residence: Greenwich, CT Country of Citizenship: United States Marital Status: Married Children: 2 With nearly $60 billion in annual revenues, PepsiCo is the largest food and beverage business in the U.S., with sales on par with the GDP of Croatia. At its helm for five years, Nooyi oversees a staff of almost 300,000 worldwide and is one of just a handful of top female, minority CEOs. In light of the global obesity crisis, she is expanding its $13 billion nutritional portfolio to $30 billion by 2020, with more fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy and sports products.

5. Sherly Sandberg

COO, Facebook Age: 41 Residence: Atherton, CA Country of Citizenship: United States Marital Status: Married Children: 2 After arriving from rival Google in 2008, Facebook's second-in-command has helped grow its 70 million user base into over 750 million active "friends" today, representing about 11% of the world's population. COO Sandberg also helped monetize them. The dorm-room startup is prepping for a reported early-2012 IPO that could value the social media giant as high as $100 billion.

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10 Diamond Encrusted Items Cast of Human Skull This diamondstudded skull was created by artist Damien Hirst and is estimated to be worth $50-$100 million. The skull was cast from a the skull of a man who lived between 1720 and 1810.

Mercedes

Prince Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia commissioned a car covered in diamond Swarovski crystals for $48,000,000

iPhone

Toliet This toilet was created by designer Jemal Wright.

Because Wright used diamond-like Swarovski Crystals, it only costs $75,000

Guns

In 2010, Mexican police uncovered 31 gold or silver-plated guns, many of which were studded in diamonds, engraved with the name "Lobo Valencia." Valencia is a well-known drug lord.

Dummy

This iPhone was created by Peter Aloisson. It contains 138 princess cut and 180 brilliant cut diamonds. It’s estimated price is $168,264.

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Forget being born with a silver spoon in one's mouth. This diamondstudded pacifier was created for Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. It cost $17,000 and is made from white gold and 279 diamonds.

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TKO FM Program Schedule...Don’t Miss Your Favourites!

Andy James 08.00 - 11.00 Monday - Friday Mornings are fun.

Dennis Christian 11.00 - 14.00 Monday - Friday Join DC from am to pm.

Davy Jones 14.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday Afternoon Lock in.

Rachel Angus 17.00 - 20.00 Monday - Friday The Ultimate Drive Time Show.

Lee Fox 20.00 - 23.00 Monday Nights The Love Zone.

Andy James 20.00 - 23.00 Tuesday Nights The Old School Disco.

Nick Price 20.00 - 23.00 Wednesday Nights I Love The 90's.

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Lee Fox 09.00 - 12.00 Saturday & Sunday Weekend Breakfast.

Matt Graveling

Nick Price

22.00 - 23.00 Thursday Nights The Best Of British

12.00 - 15.00 Saturday & Sunday The Midday Mix.

NEWPeter Hurst 20.00 - 22.00 Thursday Nights Starting on 5th April Classic Rock +.

Night shows are on both FM and Gold plus non stop music 23.00 - 08.00 Everyday

TKO Gold Program Schedule...Don’t Miss Your Favourites!

Rai Woods

08.00 - 11.00 Monday - Friday The Golden Breakfast Show.

Dave Knights

Nick Price

17.00 - 20.00 Monday - Friday Sundowners.

20.00 - 23.00 Wednesday Nights I Love The 90's.

Alex Trellinski

Lee Fox

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Darren James

11.00 - 14.00 Monday - Friday Golden Lunch.

20.00 - 23.00 Monday Nights The Love Zone.

09.00 - 12.00 Saturday Weekend Breakfast.

09.00 - 12.00 Sunday Your Choice.

Andy James

Peter Hurst

20.00 - 23.00 Tuesday Nights The Old School Disco.

12.00 - 15.00 Saturday The Saturday Selection.

Keith Nicol

Darren James 14.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday Afternoon Tea.

15.00 - 18.00 Saturday & Sunday

Rai's Saturday nostalgia.

Sunday, Rai's Country Rodeo.

12.00 - 15.00 Sunday Sunday Gold.

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Hay Fever: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment A more accurate name for hay fever is seasonal allergic rhinitis, an allergic reaction to airborne substances such as pollen that get into the upper respiratory passages – the nose, sinus, throat – and also the eyes.

Hay fever is the most common of all the allergic diseases. About 15 per cent of the population in industrialised countries suffer from this condition. Symptoms usually appear in childhood first and then lessen by the age of 30 or 40.

Symptoms • Itching and sneezing: The most important function of the nose is to filter air and protect the lungs. Itching and sneezing result from the effects of histamine released into tissue in the nose during an attack.

• Runny nose: Nostrils are kept clear by the secretion of mucus. When you have an allergic reaction to pollen, your nose can secrete up to an eggcupful of clear, watery fluid every hour.

• Stuffy, blocked nose: This is the result of swelling of the nasal tissue, caused by the release of histamine following the interaction with pollen.

• Sinusitis: Sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of the skull which open into the nasal cavity. When tissue in the nose swells, it obstructs openings and bacteria trapped in the sinuses can multiply. This causes a painful infection called sinusitis.

• Itchy, watery eyes: Pollen reacts with the membrane covering the eyes and eyelids. The membrane becomes itchy and inflamed, making the eyes look red. The eyes produce more tears to wash out the offend-

ing substance.

What Triggers Hay Fever?

• Grass • Pollen • Mould • Pet hair • Dust mites Some hay-fever sufferers are sensitive to aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Treatment Reduce your exposure to pollen by taking these simple measures: • Avoid being outdoors in early evening when pollen count is highest.

• Sleep with bedroom windows closed to avoid pollen from coming in.

• Wear sunglasses to prevent pollen from getting into your eyes.

• Holiday at coastal areas.

• Shower and wash your hair to get rid of pollen.

Effective Medicine • Decongestions, e.g. Sinutab • Antihistamines, e.g. Zirtec, Telfast • Cortosteroids, available on prescription in pill and nasal sprays • Hyposensitisation. Purified grass pollen is injected under the skin for a period of 2-3 years. This reduces sensitivity. It is very effective, but can cause severe reactions like anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reactions that can cause death).

Health Benefits

Prevents cancer Olive oil is high in antioxidants, substances that fight cancer. It also contains monounsaturated fat, a fatty acid that is believed to suppress a gene responsible for over 25 percent of breast cancer.

Protects against Heart Disease Olive oil contains high amount of monounsaturated fatty acids, which helps protects against heart disease by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and raising HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

By consuming 25 milliliters of Olive oil daily for one week reduces the LDL cholesterol and raises anti-oxidative compounds.

Aid digestion Olive oil promotes the overall absorption of nutrients while helping the digestive system to function more efficiently. Take one tablespoon of olive oil on an empty stomach to have a positive effect on chronic constipation.

Treat upset stomachs and heartburn Take one tablespoon of olive oil in the morning

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Water - Nature’s Own Fat Burner

No matter which eating plan you follow, or which hot new diet Hollywood celebs are raving about, one ingredient remains consistent and that is to consume loads and loads of water.

Water has been dubbed as nature’s own fat burner and drinking enough water on a daily basis will help you not only shed those kilos, but think better, perform better and also improve your skin condition and general health.

Drinking water helps to flush toxins out of your system and can also help you get rid of that extra weight you may be carrying. Why? Because drinking water has a positive impact on your metabolism and promotes the burning of energy or heat — known as thermogenesis.

When your metabolism is in check, your healthy eating is given a faster boost, which means your weight loss results will come quicker to you.

Failing drink adequate amounts of water, irrespective of your eating plan will result in poor hydration and slow down your metabolism. So basically, at the end of the day you are more susceptible to gaining extra weight because of your slow metabolism.

Then there are other factors to consider about drinking water to reach your weight loss goals. First of all, when your body is deprived of water it often sends signals to your brain, telling it to eat. That’s right — thirst is very often misunderstood by the brain as hunger. So the next time you’re feeling overly peckish, try gulping down a few sips of water and see how you feel.

Secondly, water helps to fill you up. Having a glass of plain water to ac-

company your meal, instead of that fizzy diet drink will allow you to eat less and still feel fuller.

There are formulas available to help you determine exactly, to the tee, how much water your body requires for your specific weight and level of exercise intensity. But, ideally you should aim at drinking six to eight glasses of water a day.

The best way to do this is to drink a glass or two with every meal. Once you get the hang of it, you will realize that you just can’t live without it — not just for weight loss reasons, but for the hundred other beneficial effects water has on your body and health.

How to protect your hair in the summer We are now coming into warmer weather and you a probably worrying about the condition of your hair and what product to use.

Once you start sunbathing or swimming or even walking a lot without a hat, it's really important to use a uv filter on the hair, everyone seems to protect their skin but not their hair.

The chlorine in the pool is a form of bleach and will strip the colour from your hair and leave it dry and brittle. Whatever products you are using it's important to always wash the chlorine or salt from your hair after swimming, if the chlorine is left in it will dry the hair out and make it fragile.

The sun will bleach the colour from your hair too and dry out the hair and scalp and may leave it flaky.

Humidity tends to cause more frizz if you have curly hair.

A good sun care product a shampoo with vitamin complex will effectively cleanse the hair and scalp and helps restore moisture.It also removes sea salt and other residues, calms and soothes the scalp leaving the hair revitilised, shiny and manageable.

A professional conditioning product like a sun care after sun balm with UV- filter adds natural gloss, vitality and moisture to the hair and scalp after sun exposure and also helps to protect against further sun damage due to the UV-filter.

If your hair is very dry after the sun, use a treatment mask which is usually left on 10- 15 mins A suncare treatment with a UV-filter is a deep conditioning treatment for very damaged hair, repairs and deeply nourishes sun stressed hair, calms and soothes the scalp. The hair is left silky and smooth and easier to comb.

I recommend Clynol id suncare range Shampoo, Balm and Treatment available from professional salons.

For further information ask your professional hair salon or contact KCI Hair and Beauty Warehouse on 966726775.

Article by Caroline Biggs, KCI Educator and Technical advisor.

of Olive Oil

on an empty stomach. This will calm an upset stomach, and relieve flatulence and heartburn.

Reduce diabetes risk One of the great health benefits of olive oil is that it may reduce the risk of diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes. If you are diabetic, you’d be better cutting off other fats from your diet and keeping or adding olive oil in.

Anti aging supplement Olive oil is high in antioxidants, including vitamin E Medical studies have indicated that diets lack in vitamin E accelerate the breakdown of certain fatty acids, a process which invari-

ably leads to aging.

Moisturize the skin To moisturize dry skin, apply it daily directly to dry spots and stretch marks.

Hair care Olive oil also can be used to treat a number of hair-care problems, such as dry, itchy scalp, hair loss and dandruff. Massage a few tablespoons of olive oil into the scalp and hair.

Cover hair with a plastic bathing cap and leave it for 30 minutes or more, then shampoo as usual. Do it everyday for a week and you will see a significant improvement in your con-

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Animal Hands temporary tattoos give a whole new meaning behind the phrase 'talk to the hand'.

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The RoboStir simply drops into your pan, and with a touch of a button it automatically starts to stir! Specially designed to cover every inch of the bottom of the pan. The silicone feet even get up against the edges to help prevent sticking. £15.99 iwantoneofthose.com

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scratch and scroll How many times in your working day do you scrabble around for a pen, but can't find one? Before you've had a chance to write it down, your idea for streamlining the optimisation of your workload going forward vis-à-vis multi-corporate buyouts (or something) is gone forever, forgotten and irretrievable. The brainy people behind the Scratch-n-Scroll have come up with an ingenious solution - write it on your mouse mat! £15.99 iwantoneofthose.com

This 'space age' advancement in technology allows you to let the robots do the work. Sleek and low-profile it'll even get into those hard to reach places, including under furniture! Simple operation requires no thought whatsoever, just press start and watch it intelligently whizz around your home. Brushes around the outer edge, get into all those small areas making sure every inch of the room is cleaned. £59.99 iwantoneofthose.com

quirky broom groomer Sweeping is a doubly annoying chore because once you have swept the floor, you are left with a broom full of the remains of your sweepings. No ordinary dustpan and brush, the Quirky Broom Groomer will clean the broom for you so you are not spreading more dust around.

After sweeping into the dustpan, step on the foot pedal to lift a rack of cleaning teeth and run the broom through the teeth.

Combing through the bristles, the teeth will clean and clear them from any remnants. £9.99 iwantoneofthose.com

teddy speaker The Teddy Speaker has arrived to brighten up your bedroom or desktop with its psychedelic demeanour.

It's just perfect for the big kid who doesn't want to sully their house or office with yet another sterile techno-cube of noise.

There's nothing worse than trying to nod off when your ears are stuffed with uncomfortable headphones and the Teddy Speaker is perfect for those of us who just can't drift off without some soothing sounds lulling them into a soft slumber.

The speakers have been tucked away in the bear's feet and the battery pack is cleverly hidden inside the teddy, so you'll barely even notice that this loveable bear houses a great sounding sound system for your MP3 player. £14.99 iwantoneofthose.com

social shower curtain Is taking a shower the only time when you're not checking social network sites?

Now even this is possible with the hilarious Social Shower Curtain, the perfect way for social networking geeks to enjoy a scrub.

To make your profile more lively there's a transparent section so you can create a profile picture while you're in the shower.

The perfect gift for any of your friends who are always on social networking sites. £12.99 iwantoneofthose.com

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This month we have searched the web to find the weirdest and most wonderful crazy obsessions from around the world!

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Pat and Joe Prosey own 5,000 cabbage patch dolls and consider them their own children. They never use the word “D-O-L-L” because the cabbage patch “kids” might hear! The “kids” have their own fairground called Magic Crystal Valley in Maryland, America, including a miniature train, motorized swing and a hot air balloon! Since 1994 the couple have operated an “adoption center” for Cabbage Patch originals saying “It’s a 24-hour job, seven days a week.”

Adonis Statue

40 year old Reighner Deleighnie has an obsession known as objectum sexuality, in which people feel romantic desire for inanimate objects. Her current obsession is with the statue of Adonis, the greek god of desire. According to The Sun she said “Being in a relationship with him has changed my life. I would never marry him , only because I couldn’t be faithful” She also told of how one day she hopes to travel to Florence to meet her dream man, Michelangelo’s statue of David ."He never tires of the emotional side of it. I can talk to him for hours about what I'm feeling, something I could never do before in my relationships with a human man."

Carrots Zizi is so obsessed with carrots that she has 35 tattoos of them all over her body. The American even makes her own carrot wine and uses carrots as hair rollers. Her mum’s ashes are kept in a 6ft fiberglass carrot shaped urn, worth £2,500. When she dies she also would like to be kept in the orange urn. Over the years Zizi has collected more than 1,000 carrot-related objects.

Ponies

Pony obsessed Sarah Butler, 29 has collected more than 1,000 My Little Pony’s, thought to be worth £20,000.

Sarah told The Sun, “The reason I started collecting them was I’d left college and I thought I don’t want to grow up” Her bedroom is a shrine to My Little Pony complete with themed furniture.

Amongst the collection are Cotton Candy, Tootsie and even a very rare model called Reverse Gusty, which there are only three of in the world and cost Sarah £980.

Sarah’s partner Joe, 27 is under strict instructions to only buy her ponies for their anniversaries. For their first anniversary he bought her Rapunzel.

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This month we bring you some tasty delights from the sea.

Smoked haddock fish cakes with parsley sauce 1.To make the fishcakes: Put the mashed potato in a bowl and beat to soften it slightly. Flake fish and add to the potato, along with spring onions, capers and seasoning and mix well. Divide mixture into 4 and shape each portion into a round, flat fishcake.

2.Tip the egg into a bowl and spread the breadcrumbs out on a plate. Dip each fishcake into the egg, then the breadcrumbs.Place them on a board and chill in the fridge until firm.

3.Set the oven to

200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

4.Place the fishcakes on the baking sheet and cook them for 2025 mins or until they start to turn golden.

5.To make the sauce: Pour milk into a pan and bring it to the boil.

While it’s heating, mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp water. When the milk reaches boiling point, gradually pour in the slaked cornflour, mixing well to give a smooth sauce. Simmer sauce for about 1 min, then stir in parsley and season to taste. Keep sauce hot until

Tomato seafood risotto Ingredients 1 750g jar Bolognese sauce 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 225g risotto rice 1 tbsp tomato purée 100ml dry white wine

150ml fish stock 1 x 375g packet mixed seafood, defrosted (if frozen) and drained well 200g pollock, skinned and diced 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped To garnish: Chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

1.In a heavy pan heat the oil and sauté the onions over a low heat for 4-5 mins or until softened but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 min.

2.Stir in the rice, stirring continuously until it is well coated with the oil.

3.In a separate pan heat up the Bolognese

Sea bass with fennel & basil Ingredients 4 sea bass fillets (unskinned) Fennel bulb, grated 4 finely sliced garlic cloves 5g roughly chopped basil 5g chopped flat-

leaf parsley 1 lemon, sliced 10g sea salt 5g black peppercorn 5g fennel seeds 25ml olive oil 4 sheets cooking foil

serving.

6.Remove fishcakes from oven and turn them over before serving, as the bottoms will be more golden than the tops. Serve with a little sauce spooned over and salad.

1.Cut diagonal lines across skin of sea bass.

2.Mix fennel, garlic, basil, parsley and place equal amounts on each foil sheet.

3.Place fish skin-side up on top then sprinkle with salt, pepper and fennel seeds.

Drizzle over oil, place lemon slices on top then wrap foil over to form parcel.

4.Place foil parcels on medium heat and grill for 4-5 mins each side or until fish is opaque.

Ingredients For the fishcakes: 450g carton ready-mashed potato 500g smoked haddock fillet, cooked 4 spring onions, finely sliced 2 tbsp capers, drained and chopped Salt and ground black pepper 1 med egg, lightly beaten 60-90g dried white breadcrumbs For the sauce: 300ml skimmed milk 2 level tbsp cornflour 2 level tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salad, to serve Baking sheet, with non-stick liner or baking parchment

sauce, tomato purée, wine, stock and heat thoroughly.

4.Add 150ml of the warmed tomato mixture to the rice, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed by the rice. Continue to add the rest of the sauce, ladle by ladle, until all the sauce is added and the risotto has a creamy texture. This will take about 15 mins.

5.Add the seafood and diced pollock and cook for a further 5-6 mins or until cooked through. Season to taste and stir in the tarragon. Serve hot, garnished with fresh flat leaf parsley.

Grilled monkfish with sweet chilli glaze Ingredients 2 x 170g (6oz) monkfish tail, skinned, fresh or defrosted 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2tsp dark soy sauce Grated rind and juice of 1 lime ¼ tsp allspice berries, crushed 55g (2oz) light soft brown sugar 1.Preheat the grill.

2.Stir the chilli, soy sauce, lime rind and juice, allspice and sugar together.

3.Grill the fish for about 3 mins. Turn over and grill for 4 mins.

4.Spoon the chilli mix over the fish. Return to the grill for a further 2-3 mins.

5.Serve with sweet potato mash and green beans.

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Mustard grilled mackerel with toasted lemon & basil breadcrumbs Ingreidents 4 large mackerel fillets 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 200g pack broccoli Good slug extra virgin olive oil 2 large handfuls fresh breadcrumbs Zest of 1 lemon Large handful of fresh basil, chopped

1. Preheat the grill to get it really hot.

2. Smear the mackerel fillets with the Dijon mustard on the nonskin side and grill skin side up until really crispy.

3. Meanwhile, boil or steam the broccoli for about 3 minutes until tender.

4. In a frying pan fry the breadcrumbs in the olive oil until golden.

Turn off the heat and add the zest of 1 lemon and a large handful of freshly chopped basil. Season well with sea salt and black pepper.

5. Arrange the broccoli on warm plates with the mackerel and sprinkle the toasted crumbs over the top. Serve with lemon wedges.

Pasta with scallops and rocket 1.Cook the pasta according to pack instructions.

2. Heat a non-stick frying pan with a splash of oil and fry the scallops for 1-2 mins, until golden, then turn and cook for a further 1-2 mins. Remove to a plate and keep warm.

3. Add the oil to the pan with the chillies, garlic and lemon zest. Gently warm through, then add the drained pasta, half the lemon juice and the rocket and season with salt and black pepper.

4 .Divide the pasta between 2 bowls and top with the scallops. Squeeze over the remaining lemon juice and grind over some extra black pepper.

Squid fritters

Ingredients About 500g (1lb) cleaned, ready to cook squid, thawed if frozen Oil, for deep-fat frying Hot chilli sauce, to serve For the batter 125g (4oz) plain flour 1 x 7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast Salt and ground black pepper 1-2 tsp olive oil or melted butter

Spring Scallops Ingredients 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips 1 leek, trimmed and cut into strips 2 tbsps unsalted butter 2 thyme sprigs, plus extra thyme leaves 200g (7oz) scallops, seasoned

1.To make the batter: Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the yeast and seasoning. Make a well in the centre, then gradually pour in 200ml (7fl oz) warm water and the oil, or melted butter, and mix in the flour to make a smooth batter. Leave to stand for 20 mins.

2.Cut the squid into thick slices. Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or a large pan. Dip a few pieces of squid into the batter, then add them to the hot fat and cook for 2-3 mins, until evenly browned and crispy.

Fry in batches, draining on kitchen paper. Serve with hot chilli sauce.

Lemon Seafood Salad Ingredients Dressing: 100g fat free Greek yogurt 1tsp lemon juice, zest from 1/2 lemon 2tsps chopped fresh dill Freshly ground black pepper Salad: 100g (4oz) smoked salmon, cut into ribbons Rocket, spinach and watercress leaves 10 king prawns To serve: Brown or granary bread roll Lemon wedges

1.To make the dressing, mix the yogurt with the lemon juice, zest and dill and season with freshly ground black pepper.

2.For the salad, arrange the smoked salmon over the rocket, spinach and watercress leaves.

3.Add the king prawns around the salad and spoon the dressing over the leaves.

1.Add the carrot strips to a pan of boiling salted water and cook for a min.

2.Add the leek and cook another min. Drain well.

3.Heat half the butter in a frying pan, add the sprigs of thyme and the scallops and sear for 1-2 mins each side.

4.Take them out and add to the hot veg.

5.Heat the rest of the butter in the pan with more thyme leaves and spoon over the scallops.

Green Fish Curry Ingredients 200ml coconut milk 4 small shallots, very finely chopped 1tsp caster sugar 2 level tsp green Thai curry paste 1tsp tamarind paste 2 medium Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped very finely 4 x 125g pieces salmon fillet, skinned 1tbsp fresh coriander, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season

1.Pour the coconut milk into a large frying pan, add the shallots, sugar, curry paste (add a bit extra if you like it hot!) tamarind paste, apple and season well and gently bring to the boil over a low-medium heat. Cook for 2 mins.

2.Next add the fish side by side to the pan, cover with a baking tray and simmer gently for about 23 minus, cook until the fish is just very slightly undercooked - it will finish off cooking whilst it is standing.

3.Carefully transfer the fish to deep bowls, spoon the sauce over the top and sprinkle on the coriander. Serve with basmati rice.

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How to grow and care for Begonia flowers With lots of variety, Begonias are popular in flowerbeds, for hanging baskets, as container plants, and for indoor houseplants. That's one versatile plant! yellow eye(center).

Information Begonias are prized equally for their flower as well as their showy leaves. When they are not in bloom, which is infrequent once established, their attractive, waxy green or chocolate colored leaves show themselves off wherever you have placed them.

Growing Begonias is easy. They make a good indoor houseplants as they tolerate shade well.

Types of Begonias There are three types of Begonias: Tuberous, Semperflorens, and the uncommon Perennials.

The Semperflorens are by far the most common.

They include Fibrous Begonias, Wax Begonias and Everblooming Begonias.

Depending upon type, you can find red, white, pink,or yellow varieties. All flowers have a bright

All varieties will grow compact, dense foliage, and grow about 6-9 inches tall..

Propagation Begonias are propagated from seed or cuttings.

Seeds are very fine, dust-like, and take two to three weeks to germinate. Many people will buy seedlings rather than try to start these tiny seeds.

Cuttings are much easier if you want to propagate a few plants and already have one.

Tuberous varieties are commonly propagated by separating and replanting the tuberous roots.

How to Grow Begonias Begonias are annuals and do not like frost in the spring or fall. Set them out in containers, hanging baskets or your flowerbed after all risk of frost has

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past.

Begonias thrive in a range of sunlight from full sun to shade.

They like rich, loose and fertile soil which drains well. Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry before the next watering.

Begonias like attention. Remove dead flowers, leaves, and stems. Trim off long stems to help retain its compact shape. A little care will pay you back with lusher foliage and more blooms.

Add a general purpose fertilizer once a month.

For houseplants and container plants, give them a dose of liquid fertilizer once a month instead of dry fertilizer.

Insect and Disease There's great news here. Your begonias should have few if any problems with insects or disease.

Bring 'Em Indoors Your Begonias can be brought indoors before frost. Remember, they will die in a light frost, so if one threatens your area, don't wait.

Re-pot the plants if they appear crowded. Use rich potting soil. Help them in their transition indoors. When first brought inside, keep them near a sunny window, gradually, reducing the sunlight. This will help them to adjust indoors. Significant leaf drop is common at this point. But, in a week or two, they will be well acclimated to lower light levels and dry conditions in your home. They will brighten up your home all winter.

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Cartagena Port of Cultures

By Sally Bengtsson

The maritime enclave of Cartagena was already known to the Carthaginians and Romans, and its name today comes from the Latin name, Cartago Nova.

Cartagena was under Arab domination until Ferdinand III the Saint reconquered it and incorporated it into the kingdom of Castile. Its port played a key role in the War of Succession and the Peninsular Wars.

Today the city is a major naval station, one of the most important in the western Mediterranean. It has a population of 218,210 inhabitants.

Cartagena has been inhabited for over two millennia, being founded around 227 BC as Qart Hadasht during the Phoenician conquest. The city lived its heyday during the Roman Empire, then it suffered a period of ups and downs during the Umayyad invasion of Hispania, under its Arabic name of Qartayannat al-Halfa.

For a bird´s eye view of the famous harbour why not catch the “Barco Turístico”, which leaves at half past every hour, between 1.30pm and 3.30pm from the quayside near La Patatacha floating restaurant , and costs €5. It goes to the Fuerte de la Navidad, which opens 10am-2.30pm and 4pm-7pm daily except Mondays, admission costs €3.50.

Built in the 18th century, la Navidad was intended to guard the entrance to the port of Cartagena by laying down crossfire with the battery of Trincabotijas, opposite. It was restored in 2006 as part of the ongoing project to make Cartagena more tourist-friendly. For a different perspective, climb the hill above the castle and look back over one of nature's great harbours and its city.

Save yourself a euro and don't bother with the lift up to La Concepción Castle.

Instead walk up from Calle Gisbert opposite the old 18th century Autopsy Pavilion, which was built outside the hospital so that it did not upset the patients. It's a stiff climb but it takes in great views of the old bull ring, built on top of a Roman gladiatorial arena, the 18th-century autopsy theatre and the interior of the old cathedral. Follow signs to the mirador (panoramic point) for great photos of the harbour. At the top you can pay €3.50, to visit the castle interpretive centre which opens 10am-7pm daily except Mondays. It tells the story of Cartagena from its settlement by Hasdrubal in 227 BC. Alternatively, if you do not fancy all that climbing there is a very pleasant amble to be had along the city walls if you get on at the Puertas de San Jose tourist office, and follow Muralla del Mar south to Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

The amphitheatre is an impressive achievement of the Romans and was carved into the hill side rock near the port; it has been dated to approximately 1 BC. It was excavated to generate the tiered bowl of an amphitheatre which would have held 6,000 people. It was destroyed by a fire and its remains were built over, then it was not rediscovered until the 1980’s, but since then it has been preserved and remains part of Catagena’s heritage.

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The museum stands on the site of the original Roman necropolis of San Antón, built at the end of the 4th century AD. The museum now contains some of the most important ancient inscriptions in Spain. Opening Times:-Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm and 5-8pm. Saturdays and Sundays 11am-2pm. Closed: Mondays and public holidays.

The name of La Mejillonera, at Calle Mayor means "mussel". It is a basic, noisy tapas bar with furiously fast service and a nautical theme. A trough runs around the bar to collect shells and discarded bills. Expect to pay around €18 for two people (including wine). At 13 Calle Mayor, Cafetería Casino is situated in part of the old 18th century casino and offers a set lunch for €10.

The main high street (built narrow to maximise the shade) is Calle Mayor, which is home to two independent bookshops and an array of clothing outlets, including Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Tintoretto, Zara, Alain Manoukian and Bershka.

There are a number of museums relating to the city's long and complex history under the Carthaginians, Romans and Moors. All are free if you have the Cartagena card. The Augusteum on Calle Caballero was a meeting place for the cult of Emperor Augustus. It only opens each evening between 4pm-7pm, and is closed on Monday. Admission costs €2.50. Nearby the House of Fortune at Plaza Risueño are the ruins of an ordinary Roman home from the first century BC. It opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 2.30pm, admission €2.50.

The Punic Interpretative Centre on Calle San Diego preserves the one remaining section of wall built by Hasdrubal who founded this city in 227BC. It opens 10am-2.30pm and 4pm-7pm (until 8.30pm July-September) daily except Monday, admission is €3.50. See www.cartagenapuertodeculturas.com for further information about museums.

There are a number of tourist cafe bars along the harbour front. The good thing is that you will not be overcharged for a beer or glass of wine and the view of the marina and the harbour forts beyond are magnificent. As you approach from the city, the first cafe you will come to is La Biblioteca; if this place is not to your liking, simply work your way along the harbour front until you find somewhere that suits you.

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New Movie Reviews 21 Jump Street

Action / Comedy. Due release date: 11 May 2012 Description

A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.

Critics Reviews New York Post: “The funniest movie I've seen in more than a year.”

Miami Herald: “This is the rare breed of Hollywood studio production that has the brash spirit of an independent picture and the sharp wit of a stand-up comic.”

Arizona Republic: “Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller get nearly everything -- the tone, the self-referential nods to the shoe and the dead-solid-perfect surprises -- just right.”

NPR: “The devil-may-care attitude is what makes 21 Jump Street so entertaining.”

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John Carter

Action / Adventure / Fantasy . OUT NOW! Description

Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.

Critics Reviews USA Today: “Though the project, based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel "A Princess of Mars," is ambitious, it's also bloated, dreary and humorless.”

Entertainment Weekly: “Nothing in John Carter really works, since everything in the movie has been done so many times before, and so much better.”

Rolling Stone: “John Carter bites off more than even Woola can chew, but it's built on something rare: wonder instead of Hollywood cynicism.”

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The Hunger Games

Action / Drama / Sci Fi . Due release date: 20 April 2012 Description Critics Reviews

Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.

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Boxoffice Magazine: “As action, as allegory, as cinema, The Hunger Games is the best American science-fiction film since "The Matrix," and if Ross and his crew stay with the series for the next two books, we may get that rarest of things: a blockbuster franchise that earns our money through craft, emotion and execution, not merely marketing and effects” The Guardian: “The Hunger Games is that rarest of beasts: a Hollywood action blockbuster that is smart, taut and knotty. Ably filleted from the Suzanne Collins bestseller, it's a compelling, lightly satirical tale.”

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Book Reviews Mum’s List

GoodRead Readers Reviews

by St John Greene

'Kiss boys two times after I have gone.'

'Please teach the boys to say what they mean.' 'Mummy loved orange Club biscuits, jam and jelly and lemon curd.' On her deathbed, Kate Greene's only concern was for her two little boys, Reef and Finn, and her loving husband, Singe. She knew she'd be leaving them behind very soon.

Over her last few days, Kate created Mum's List. The couple talked and cried together as she wrote her

One Night Only

“I am not even half way through this book and haven't managed to read a chapter so far without having a few tears!!! Fantastically written, I will definitely be making a list for my girls :)” “Amazing book to read! Puts everything in perspective and it made me think what I want to do later in life when I've got kids. Recommendation to read, definitely!”

GoodRead Readers Reviews

by Sue Welfare

Funny, sharp and deeply poignant, One Night Only explore the pitfalls of fame, friendship and family secrets and gets under the skin of why looking back is not an easy thing to do…

Fame and fortune can’t hide the secrets of her past…

When fading soap star, Helen Redford, goes back to her old home town to make a TV show about her glitter-

ing career she catches a glimpse of the might-have-beens that drove her to leave in the first place.

Ex boy friends, old scores to settle, friendships gone sour, chances not taken,and secrets about Helen's family that have haunted her since she was a little girl.

Will Helen be able to put her past to rest?

When she meets Alec, a handsome upper class passenger, Tess falls helplessly in love. But Alec has secrets of his own… and soon Tess is

A Short Stay In Hell As a faithful Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he’ll be reunited with his loved ones in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies.

Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely grasp: a vast library he can only escape from by finding the book that contains the story of his life.

“What a flipping ace read!! Sue takes the reader on a journey like no other.

This is a book that looks harmless but packs a huge punch and will keep you on your toes while reading it”

GoodRead Readers Reviews

by Claudia Grey The RMS Titanic is the most luxurious ship ever built, but for eighteen-yearold Tess Davies it’s a prison. Travelling as a maid for the family she has served for years, Tess is trapped in their employ amid painful memories and family secrets.

“A novel that goes along between past and present with ease and you are charmed with the storyline when all of a sudden this bombshell is dropped into the characters lives it also shocked me, I did not see it coming and that was a good thing”

entangled in a dangerous game. A sinister brotherhood that will do anything to induct Alec into their mystical order has followed him onboard. And Tess is now their most powerful pawn.

Tess and Alec fight the dark forces threatening to tear them apart, never realising that they will have to face an even greater peril before the journey is over…

by Steven L Peck

In this haunting existential novella, author, philosopher, and ecologist Steven L. Peck explores a subversive vision of eternity, taking the reader on a journey through the afterlife of a world where everything everyone believed in turns out to be wrong.

“Fateful was so much better than I thought it was going to be. Truthfully, I wasn't expecting it to be as thrilling or captivating as it was.”

“I fell in love with Fateful immediately with the book and the original concept itself. Supernatural creatures, power struggles and tragic romances….

What's not to like?”

GoodRead Readers Reviews “Smart, funny, and surprisingly good at shrinking mind-boggling concepts into a comprehensible framework. ” “Very intersting, and certainly makes you think, which is what I think the author was trying to accomplish. Not cheerful, or even remotely accurate, but that was not his point. I think Peck was trying to get us to think about how long eternity really is. ”

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thoughts and wishes down, trying to help the man she loved create the best life for their boys after she was gone. It wasn't the first time Singe and Kate had faced the spectre of death. Four years earlier, doctors discovered a large lump in baby Reef 's abdomen.

Kate, pregnant with Finn, was so distressed that she gave birth dangerously early. Both boys pulled through, but afterwards Kate received the diagnosis that every woman dreads.

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When a man’s ego has to go

The more I work with dogs, the more I learn about human psychology.

As long as you don’t have an ego, you will always succeed with your dog, because you are not afraid to ask.

In my experience, people with egos will not try to get help if their dog is misbehaving and I’m sorry to say, but the worst offendes are men.

I find this fact about human psychology sad.

Really sad.

Because the ego is stopping the human from moving on and living a happy and peaceful life with their dog. They would rather suffer each day with their dog than ask for help.

I came across the worst case of ego on a recent consultation. I was called to a home where the family in question had three dogs.

One of the dogs had started to attack the youngest dog and he was going for the kill.

This was serious high level aggression and one that was going to take a lot of work to stop.

I sense energies very quickly, whether in people or places and have done since I was a small boy. I sensed a very 'dark' energy in the house and I knew that nothing was going to change if the two dogs stayed here during rehabilitation.

So I offered to rehabilitate them at my house, where I have my own five dogs to give me valuable help. During the third evening at my house the instigating dog tried again to attack his innocent victim. I stopped the assault but observed his behaviour. Something was not right. I was witnessing something I had not come across before. He was a Terrier, as was his victim, but his stance and stamina was that of a trained fighting dog.

During the consultation I knew that something was severely wrong about this case but I had now unearthed the truth by observing the dog. You can train a dog to fight, but you can’t train a dog to lie!

I called the family the next day and asked if

there was anything they wanted to tell me.

The lady confirmed that there were suspicions for a while now that the dog had been trained to fight the other, by older teenagers in the household due to family politics! That, I will not go into, but up to that point I was convinced I had seen it all when it comes to human cruelty towards dogs.

I worked with the two dogs for the next week and started to make some encouraging progress.

This wasn’t like other cases where two dogs may fight, but then become friends again very quickly. This was trained aggression and every time this dog saw his victim he would try to kill, but at last I could see some light at

the end of the tunnel.

With this in mind I called the owners and reported to them that progress was being made, but that I would need more time with them, as this type of behaviour is not rehabilitated in one week.

The Wife was desperate for me to keep the dogs for longer, so I could totally solve the issues but the Husband had other ideas. It was agreed that the best outcome was for me to keep working with the dogs for longer, but I was totally amazed when just a few hours later a text came in from the Wife stating the following: “I’m really sorry, Peter, but my Husband has decided to collect the dogs this afternoon as he doesn’t like the fact that you know more about dogs than he does”!

He arrived a couple of hours later, collected the dogs and took them back home.

Within one week the older dog had attacked the younger dog twice and these were both serious incidents, in which the Wife was bitten trying to stop the fighting and both dogs had to be taken to the vet with injuries.

A couple of weeks later the family ended up re-homing the younger dog and this was all sadly down to a man and his ego. As I have always advised, when you own a dog, if you want to learn and have a really special close bond with that dog, take your ego, put it in a black bin liner and throw it away.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet Volkswagen presented the new Golf Cabriolet at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show. Now, a year later at the same venue, the top version of the bestseller is making its world debut: the first GTI Cabriolet in the history of the Golf!

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The GTI engine crowns the open top four seater with 210bhp, making it the most powerful Golf Cabriolet ever.

GTI does not only mean more power, but also a sportier exterior and interior and precisely tuned running gear. The first Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet models will be delivered just in time for the official arrival of summer 2012.

At launch, customers can specify either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed DSG (dual clutch gearbox) version. Both gearboxes send the power of the turbocharged petrol direct-injection engine to the front axle. The Cabriolet is not only equipped with electronic differential locks (EDS) in its ESP system; the GTI Cabriolet also has the XDS transverse differential lock as standard. Even in full acceleration out of bends, the XDS system - also integrated in ESP - ensures optimal grip and driving stability.

The fabric top of the VW Golf Cabriolet, the basic construction of which was already designed for high speeds, was adopted 1:1 for the GTI. It is operated electro-hydraulically and takes just 9.5 seconds to open (and 11 seconds to close). The top may also be operated while driving at speeds of up to 30 km/h. When the top is up, this Volkswagen is one of the quietest convertibles available. The Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet also exhibits top quality and safety attributes.

Automatically deploying roll-over protection, front and side head/thorax airbags and a knee airbag on the driver's side are always standard. Last but not least, the Golf GTI Cabriolet offers the most spacious interior in its class and a fully usable boot (250 litres), even when the top is down.

So, now there is no reason not to take a vacation in the Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet.

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For all your home and business computer needs Welcome to this month’s computer article written by Richard from BlueMoon Solutions

How much does Google know about you?

Or more to the point, how much do you want Google to be able to store about you? Since March 2012 Google have started to store much more information about how you use your computer and if you haven’t opted out of their new privacy policy then you might want to consider doing so.

zations are up in arms about the change and currently they are investigating whether Google has broken the European data protection laws!

4. Under Google Privacy click Sign in to Dashboard 5. Click Find Web History 6. Click Remove all Web History … by taking these steps you are protecting what information is stored about you and your web browsing.

Since March, Google will be learning more about you by tracking what you watch on YouTube and what information you look at on Google Maps and by using this additional information Google could potentially learn your age, location, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and health status. In addition if you are using an Android based smart phone, you could be giving away sensitive information because this is also tied into your Google account.

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I was walking down the street the other day when I saw my buddy Matt. I walked up to him and mentioned that I had the most bizarre dream the night before last. Matt listened intently as I told him that the dream consisted of one thing and one thing only.

So I told him that all I had dreamt about was a huge glowing number "5." It was made of gold and sparkled with diamonds.

Matt's curiosity was peaked. I went on to say that the first thing that I did in the morning was to grab the daily racing digest and look up the fifth race.

Matt raised an eyebrow. So I told him that the #5 horse in the fifth race was named "The Fifth Element." Matt started grinning. Then I told Matt point-by-point what I did that day.

I ate five bowls of cereal for breakfast and drank five cups of coffee, I went for a five mile jog to clear my head, I took a five minute shower, I dressed in the fifth suit I found in my closet, I sat in my car for five minutes before starting it up, I drove to the racetrack and parked in the fifth stall in the fifth row, I entered through the fifth admissions gate, I bought five programs, I went to the fifth betting window and bet $555 on the fifth horse in the fifth race, I went and sat in the fifth row of the bleachers making sure there were five people sitting on either side of me.

I settled in and waited for the race to start.

"Well," said Matt. "Did the horse win?"

I frowned at Matt and said, "Stupid horse came in fifth."

A POLISH DIVORCE A Polish man moved to the USA and married an American girl. Although his English was far from perfect they got along very well. One day he rushed in to a lawyers office and asked him if he could arrange a divordce. The lawyer said that getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances and asked him the following questions.

Have you any ground?

Yes, an acre and half and nice little home.

No, I mean what is the foundation of this case?

It made of concrete.

I don’t think you understand.

Do either of you have a real grudge?

No we have a carport and not need one.

I mean what are your relations like?

All my relations are still in Poland.

Is there any infidelity in your marriage?

We have hi-fidelity stereo and good DVD player.

Does your wife beat you up?

No I always up before her.

Is your wife a nagger?

No, she white.

Why do you want this divorce?

She going to kill me.

What makes you think that?

I got proof What kind of proof?

She going to poison me. She buy a bottle at drugstore and put on shelf in bathroom. I can read, and it say: “Polish Remover!”

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A man saw an elderly couple sitting down to lunch at a fast-food restaurant. He noticed that they had ordered just one meal, and as he watched, the older gentleman carefully divided the hamburger in half, then counted out the fries until each had half of them. The old man then began to eat, and his wife sat watching, with her hands folded in her lap.

An elderly woman decided to have her portrait painted.

She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby broach, and a gold Rolex."

The young man decided to ask if they would let him buy another meal for them so that they didn't have to split theirs.

"But you are not wearing any of those things," replied the artist.

The old gentleman said, "Oh, no. We've been married 50 years, and everything has always been and will always be shared 50-50."

"I know," she said. "It's in case I should die before my husband. I'm sure he will remarry right away, and I want his new wife to go crazy looking for the jewelry”

The young man asked the wife if she was going to eat, to which she replied, "Not yet. It's his turn to use our teeth."

There was a competition to swim from Santa Monica to Catalina doing only the breaststroke. The three women who entered the race were a brunette, a redhead and a blonde.

After approximately 14 hours the brunette staggered up on the shore and was declared the fastest breaststroker.

About 40 minutes later the redhead crawled on shore and was declared the second place finished.

Nearly 8 hours after that, the blonde finally came ashore and promptly collapsed in front of the worried onlookers.

When the reporters asked why it took her so long to complete the race, she replied “I don’t want to sound like a sore loser but I think those two other girls were using their arms.”

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Bernie was invited to his friend's home for dinner. Morris, the host, preceded every request to his wife by endearing terms, calling her Honey, My Love, Darling, Sweetheart, Pumpkin, etc.

Bernie looked at Morris and remarked, "That is really nice, that after all these years that you have been married, you keep calling your wife those pet names."

Morris hung his head and whispered - "To tell the truth, I forgot her name three years ago!"

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to be joking A hamster and a bullfrog

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A guy walks into a bar and orders a beer.

"Listen," he says to the bartender, "If I show you the most amazing thing you've ever seen, is my beer on the house?"

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A clergyman, walking down a country lane, sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off.

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"You look hot, my son," said the cleric. "Why don't you rest a moment, and I'll give you a hand."

"No thanks," said the young man. "My father wouldn't like it."

"We'll see," says the bartender.

So the guy pulls out a hamster and a tiny piano out of a bag, puts them on the bar, and the hamster begins to play.

"Impressive," says the bartender, "but I'll need to see more."

"Hold on," says the man. He then pulls out a bullfrog, and it sings "Old Man River."

A patron jumps up from his table and shouts "Thats's Absolutely incredible! I'll give you $100 right now for the frog."

Glass Eye A man walked into a bar and sat down beside a women. Suddenly her glass eye popped out and he caught it. She thanked him and asked him if he would join her for breakfast the next day. He agreed and got her address.

The next day he went to her house and had a lovely breakfast. He asked, "Do you treat all men like this?" She smiled and said, "Just the ones who catch my eye."

The Irishman and the Donkey

"Sold," says the guy. The patron takes the bullfrog and leaves.

"It's none of my business," says the bartender, "but you just gave away a fortune."

"Not really," says the guy, "The hamster is also a vantriloquist."

BLOOD TRANSFUSION An Arab Sheik was admitted to St Vincents Hospital for heart surgery, but prior to the surgery, the doctors needed to store his blood in case the need arose. As the gentleman had a rare type of blood, it couldn't be found locally, so, the call went out to all the states.

Young Paddy bought a donkey from a farmer for £100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.

The next day he drove up and said “Sorry son, but I have some bad news. The donkeys ‘died” Paddy replied, “Well then just give me my money back.”

The farmer said, “Can’t do that. I’ve already spent it” Paddy said, “Ok then just bring me the dead donkey.”

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Finally a Scot was located who had a similar blood type. The Scot willingly donated his blood for the Arab.

After the surgery, the Arab sent the Scotsman as appreciation for giving his blood, a new BMW, diamonds & US dollars.

A couple of days later, once again, the Arab had to go through a corrective surgery. His doctor telephoned the Scotsman who

"Don't be silly," the minister said. "Everyone is entitled to a break. Come and have a drink of water."

was more than happy to donate his blood again.

After the second surgery, the Arab sent the Scotsman a thank-you card & a jar of candies.

The Scotsman was shocked that the Arab this time did not reciprocate his kind gesture as he had anticipated.

Again the young man protested that his father would be upset. Losing his patience, the clergyman said, "Your father must be a real slave driver. Tell me where I can find him and I'll give him a piece of my mind!"

"Well," replied the young farmer, "he's under the load of hay."

The farmer asked, “What are you going to do with him?”

Paddy said, “I’m going to raffle him off” The farmer said, “You can’t raffle a dead donkey!”

Paddy said, “Sure I can. Watch me. I just won’t tell anybody he’s dead”.

A month later, the farmer met up with Paddy and asked, “What happened with that dead donkey?”

Paddy said, “I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at £2 each and made a profit of £898” The farmer said, “Didn’t anyone complain?”

Paddy said, “Just the guy who won. So I gave him his £2 back” Paddy now works for the Royal Bank of Scotland 4. A mouse trap placed on top of your alarm clock will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.

5. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough.

6. You only need two tools in life - WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

7. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

He phoned the Arab & asked him: "I thought you would be generous again, that you would give me a BMW, diamonds & money... But you only gave me a thank-you card & a jar of candies".

To this the Arab replied: "Aye, but I now have Scottish blood in my veins

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Thinking caps on for this one! Answers in next month’s edition.

Across 1. What name is given to a light rowing boat or sculling boat, typically for one person? (5) 4. Which tree or shrub of warm climates that bears spikes or clusters of yellow or white flowers and is typically thorny, is known as wattle in Australia? (6) 9. What theatrical term now means ‘to divert attention from someone towards oneself’? (7) 10. Which black private eye has been played on film by Richard Rowntree in 1971 and by Samuel L Jackson in 2000? (5) 11. Which major Japanese manufacturer of consumer electronics products was formed in 1946 as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation? (4) 12. Which thick, sticky dark syrup is made from partly refined sugar? (7) 13. By what initials is the principal intelligence and counterintelligence agency of the US government best known? (3) 14. Which city is the capital of Samoa? (4) 16. Which hill in County Meath in the Republic of Ireland, was the site in early times of the residence of the high kings of Ireland? (4) 18. What name is given to ‘the place in which a cathedral church stands, identified as the seat of authority of a bishop or archbishop’? (3)

20. What name was given to an early form of trombone used in Renaissance music? (7) 21. Castlebar is the county town of which county in the Republic of Ireland, in the north-west in the province of Connacht? (4) 24. What name is given to a member of a secret society originating in China, usually involved in organised crime? (5) 25. According to Greek mythology what was the name of the place at the ends of the Earth to which certain favoured heroes were conveyed by the gods after death? (7) 26. Which Hebrew prophet in the time of Jezebel maintained the worship of Jehovah against that of Baal and other pagan gods? (6) 27. Thomas Stearns were the first names of which Americanborn British poet, critic, and dramatist who was awarded the 1948 Nobel Prize for Literature? (5) Down 1. In which game do two players use rackets to hit a small, soft rubber ball against the walls of a closed court? (6) 2. What is the surname of the Norwegian dramatist who is credited with being the first major dramatist to write tragedy about ordinary people in prose? His major works include The Master Builder, Peer Gynt, A Doll’s House and Ghosts. (5) 3. Which famous Italian motor manufacturer was formed in 1906 as the successor to a company founded in 1899 by Giovanni Agnelli? (4) 5. What name is given to a sealed plastic unit containing a length of audio (or video) tape wound on a pair of spools, for insertion into a recorder or playback device? (8) 6. What was the surname of the 13th century English poet whose most famous work was the Canterbury Tales? (7) 7. By what name is the branched horn on the head of an adult deer that is made of bone and is grown and cast annually, usually known? (6) 8. Named after the Roman goddess of the hearth and household, what name was given to a short wooden or wax match? (5) 13. Which southeast Asian country was officially called the Khmer Republic between 1970 and 19755 and Kampuchea from 1976 to 1989? (8) 15. What was the surname of the Italian composer who wrote the operas La Boheme, Tosca and Madama Butterfly? (7) 17. Which bloodsucking fly transmits sleeping sickness? (6) 18. What is another term for a bullock? (5) 19. From the French for ‘good word’, which phrase means a witty remark? (3,3) 22. What name is given to a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act was alleged to have take place? (5) 23. On which river does the northeast city of Newcastle stand? (4)

Solutions to last month’s crossword Across: 1 Skiff, 4 Acacia, 9 Upstage, 10 Shaft, 11 Sony, 12 Treacle, 13 CIA, 14 Apia, 16 Tara, 18 See, 20 Sackbut, 21 Mayo, 24 Triad, 25 Elysium, 26 Elijah, 27 Eliot.

Down: 1 Squash, 2 Ibsen, 3 Fiat, 5 Cassette, 6 Chaucer, 7 Antler, 8 Vesta, 13 Cambodia, 15 Puccini, 17 Tsetse, 18 Steer, 19 Bon mot, 22 Alibi, 23 Tyne.

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Aries 21 March - 19 April

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Taurus 20 April - 20 May

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Gemini 21 May - 21 June

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With the horoscope 2012 New Year unfolding, your focus is on new life goals and plans. Whatever your previous decisions were have now vanished. In order to cultivate your new ideas you must research. In order to bring the New World order, you will need to study astronomy, architecture, history and alchemy This is a month not to allow uncertainty get in the way. You will soon be beginning a new cycle which will last two years and you will find that your visions will be redirected. This month you will begin to experience new directions, which will affect your relationship, the work front, your children, pets, home and creativity

April finds the Crab more efficient, organized and pragmatic. You will find that you are serious on the work front this horoscope´s 2012 month as your responsibility level is high. You will experience tension in all areas of your life and you will find that you have a difficult time tending to personal things such as your pets and children as well as your heart. This month and the next several months will definitely call for a bit of play and laughter.

Leo 23 July - 22 August With planet Jupiter in your sign you sparkle and shine the entire month long during horoscope 2012. On the 7th and 8th you are especially attractive and love may be in the horizon. On the 10th you are hotter than ever. On the 23rd money your focus turns to money.

Virgo 23 August - 22 September This month during horoscopes 2012, limit yourself and be conservative with time to ensure that you keep things “safe” and on track.

Pleasure is not in abundance this month, but you will find that cultivating things such as plants, creative art or children success will manifest. Take the time to dedicate to interests and pleasure will shine through.

Strange News AMERCIAS SMALLEST TOWN FOR SALE BUFORD, Wyo. — What's advertised as the smallest town in the United States is scheduled to go up for auction next month.

Buford, located between Cheyenne and Laramie in southeast Wyoming, is famous for having just one inhabitant, Don Sammons.

Sammons plans to retire from managing his businesses at Buford and move on. The auction is set for noon on April 5.

Buford traces its origins the 1860s and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad and had as many as 2,000 residents before the railroad was rerouted.

It's a business opportunity that also offers a romantic lifestyle, said Amy Bates, chief marketing officer for Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Williams and Williams, which is handling the auction. Bidding will open at $100,000, she said.

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Libra 23 September - 23 October

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This is a month during horoscope 2012 that Libras will find that things of tradition, behavior and things that are inherited will become more important to you. Coupled Libras will discover that these things with their great ability to choose freely will help to create greater clarity and radiance, which forms success in their world. This is the time that you are building solid foundations. Libra finds help in family that love you Now is the time to seek more education and knowledge to ensure your success. Your future will depend upon what you do now as later you have to present what you know and how you apply this knowledge in your life. You are no longer in a situation where learning is a challenge. You will find that your responsibilities are not as difficult either.

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Caution and care must be maintained with all your resources this month. Discipline should play an important role this month as well as proper structure and understanding your financial matters. The “Right Responsibility” must take priority. This will pay off later in life. Proper habit patterns will lead to the right relations with this matter.

This month requires that you project self-control and discipline into all levels of your life. This will help you to climb mountains which you may encounter as you build the projects and path that you must build. Your gift is steadfastness, which you will find results in the beginning of your achievements. For you to achieve this you will need to maintain your patience and to study your family systems traditions. Then, with your ever undying charm, you can care for new ones.

Aquarius 20 January - 18 February This horoscope 2012 month you may face challenges in both your personal and family life, which may leave you feeling stressed and fatigued. You may also experience feelings of low self-esteem and being undermined. Do not jump to the conclusion “this is your life”.

This is critical. It is only a lapse in time and one that alerts you that you need rest. Write, exercise, swim and see someone who listens intently to your words. These emotions and this time will pass

Pisces 19 February - 20 March Although you are a wonderful dreamer full of wishes and hopes, you must keep to reality, especial during April horoscopes 2012.

You are organized and responsible when you are doing something that you love. Your goals are often a bit intangible in groups and organizations. You are aware that each person in each group has something to contribute. Continue striving. Eventually you will be understood.

WOMEN FALLS IN LOVE WITH STATUE OF LIBERTY 27-year-old Amanda Whittaker doesn't like to be called Amanda Whittaker. She prefers Amanda Liberty, which makes sense when you realise she's in love with the Statue Of Liberty. You know, in a way.

The unassuming shop assistant from Leeds may look like a regular girl, but in reality she has a very rare condition known as objectum sexuality, which sees her fall madly in love with inanimate objects.

Her first love affair was with a drum kit her parents gave her when she turned 13, but since then she's moved on to bigger things.

Much bigger things, in fact.

She's now visited the iconic New York landmark she calls her lover four times, hugging and kissing and carressing the 151ft green lady whenever she goes. As for her bedroom, it's covered in Statue Of Liberty memorabilia, with her prize item being a 6ft reproduction of the grand ol' dame.

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During horoscopes’ 2012 month of April, the Arian may find themselves harassed by conflict. Maintain your equilibrium especially with your relationships. It is important to realize the emotions you are feeling are just the first step towards a new level. Strive forward and you will find beauty, appreciation, gratitude, and the hidden path to all that is great and glorious.

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Craft club, Tuesdays, 2pm. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo. All nationalities welcome. Call 966 799 273 or 660 127 276.

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prices for expats, all policies available in English or German. We will call you back with a price. 966 923 963 Looking for a car? We have a good selection of LHD & RHD vehicles for sale or exchange. Simply view our easy to use website www.fwreurocars.com or Telephone 600 726 221 - 965687976 Ford Fiesta 1.4, 2003 5dr, 72,000 kms, stunning only 3950 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Ford Ka 1.3, Nov 2006, 53,000 kms, fsh, 4250 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Ford Fusion 1.6 plus, 2005, 49,000 kms, 5950 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Peugeot 307cc cabrio 2.0 auto/tip 2008, 48,000 kms, fsh, 14,250 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Ford Focus 1.6, 2006, 52,000 kms 7,600 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Renault Clio 1.2 5 door, bargain, 1950 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com BMW Compact 318, 2750 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Seat Ibiza, 1.9 TDI Cupra Sport 160 BHP, Oct 2007, 37,000 kms, fsh, 7,750 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Alfa Romeo 166 T-Spark, Nov 2001, 92,000 kms, 2950 Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Honda CRV 4 X 4 RHD, Spanish registered 2001, 51,000 miles, fully equipped, 3450 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Lexus RX300 4 X 4 auto, 2003, 12,450 euros Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com Good selection of RHD vehicles FOR SALE or EXCHANGE Tel 600 726 221 - 965 687 976 www.fwreurocars.com

For Sale Two orange gas cylinders. One full, one half full. 25€ each or 45€ for pair. Tel: 672192482. Santiago de la Ribera.

Kymco Zing 125cc chopper style motorbike.

Year 2000. 5768km. ITV July 2012. 400 euros. Tel 622 208 934. Two helmets included.

Insurance

Cars for Sale Try Professional Business Support for your quick quote for car insurance. Excellent

For all your insurance needs, ie. home, car, health, funeral, travel, etc Excellent cover from Spain´s 5th biggest insurance company, “CASER”. Policies available in English and German. Call Professional Business

Support on 966 923 963 for a quick quote from a real person/our friendly staff.

Make the most of private health care and private hospitals, we have great cover and a two tier pricing system to suit your age and pocket. All policies in English, many English speaking doctors or free translators at your service. Call us now on 966 923 963, and we will call you back with your quote. Caser Health Care .

Property Management

Viva Villa and Vacation Services, For Short or Long Term Rentals visit: www.villaandvacation.com or Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 TipTop Villa Care, for all your property needs. Meet and Greets. Cleaning. Holiday and Long Term Rentals. Advertising. Baby Equipment Hire. www.tiptopvillacare.com email linda@tiptopvillacare.com Tel 667848582 (50)

Property For Rent

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH LONG TERM RENTALS ROLDAN LARGE DETACHED VILLA available furnished or UNFURNISHED Near to town centre and schools.

Ideal for La Torre Golf Resort and Kings College. linda@tiptopvillacare.com or call Tel 667848582 www.tiptopvillacare.com (50) LONG TERM RENTALS (ALICANTE region) FORMENTERA de la SEGURA. NEAR ROJALES. Sunny and Bright 2 bedroom apartment. Large Terrace with BBQ. Walking distance to Town Centre 350€/mth* Linda 667848582 (50) Punta Prima 3 bed 2 bath apartment. 20m2 fully glazed balcony. Gated appartment.

400€ per month. Beautiful sea views. 5 mins to beach, bars and shops. 966 703 297. (48) Ref. 91, This lovely one bedroom apartment is on the fifth (top) floor of block one of the Miramar development - but don't worry about climbing the stairs, as there is a lift! A parking space is included in the key operated underground garage. €450PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 112, Spacious 3 bedroom detached villa with its private pool is located on the El Raso urbanisation near Guardamar. Convenient for all amenities, shops, supermarket, restaurants and bars. Short term only. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 63, Two bedroom 1st floor apartment situated in Monino Blanco. The property overlooks a superb communal pool area, in within walking distance of bars, restaurants and shops. Short or long term rental avail-

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able. €P.O.A Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 155, Luxurious Three Bedroom Villa With Private Pool, in Quesada Close to shops and restaurants within a five minute drive, and Guadamar Beach is within a ten minute drive. Long term or Short term available. €795PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. €300PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 708, A lovely two bedroom, one bathroom corner ground floor apartment in Algorfa, with a spacious patio & Residents off road parking. Communal pool near by. Short or long term rental available. €400PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 117, A Lovely 3 Bedroomed 1st floor apartment on the outskirts of Torrevieja (Mar Azul). The Apartment is in walking distance of the excellent beaches and a good selection of restaurants, shops and bars. €425PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 516, Well situated studio apartment in San Luis. The property has a balcony which has been glazed to create another room.

Close to all shops and amenities, on a local bus route & 10 minutes from the beach. €250PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 702, A lovely 2 bedroom apartment in a quiet area of Torrevieja yet within walking distance to local beaches and amenities.

It’s also less than an hour’s drive from both Alicante and Murcia San Javier Airports. €400PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 135, An outstanding two bedroom villa with one double and one twin room on the VillaMartin golf complex. There is a very pleasant terrace off the main bedroom and from the sun terrace on the roof the views are excellent. €400PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 04, A 2 bedroom apartment one street back from the famous Cabo Roig strip.

There is a selection of local shops, restaurants and bars on the doorstep with the shopping strip only 400 metres away. €450PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 92, A lovely three bedroom apartment on the ground floor of block one of the Miramar developments. A small balcony runs the width of the lounge area above the small private garden area at the front of the property. €450PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 104, Lovely 2 Bedroom Apartment in Torrevieja, within walking distance to the Friday Market, Town Centre and the beach. Close to the Habaneres Shopping Centre and Aquapark. €350PCM Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 151, Beautiful Family 3 Bedroom Villa.

Well equipped American kitchen, double

bedroom and bathroom. A further 2 bedrooms, bathroom, large terrace with sun loungers, table and chairs, bbq, and beautiful sea view. Short or long term rental available. €P.O.A.Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Luxury appartments, 2/3 bedrooms in San Miguel De Salinas. Floor heating, Elevator, Roof terrace with swimmingpool, from 385 euros/month Also holiday rentals and appartments in San Miguel de Salinas from 350 euros/month. 966 723 437 and 616 487 493 (48) Excellent cover for your house and home, includes travel assistance for when you go away. Interesting prices for expats; policies available in English or German. Call 966 923 963 for a quote.

Property For Sale

BEACH HOUSE 1 street from beach. LOS NAREJOS 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Townhouse HUGE BASEMENT, currently set out as GYM and DOUBLE bedroom. 175,000€.

Linda 667848582 (50) BARGAIN 199,950 CEHEGIN 1 hour San Javier Airport. 40 mins. Corvera. 5 bedroom 2 bath FINCA with over 5,000m2 plot. Stunning. Tel. 667848 582 (50) Detached villa with large oasis pool. Situated on first Urb. In Gran Alacant. 500m2 plot, electric gates, alarmed 3 beds, 3 baths, fully furnished. Recently reduced for a quick sale Now only 260.000 euros Call 680 333 242 quoting ref 33 Altomar II in Gran Alacant Investment opportunity…82.000 euros. 2 bed, 1 bath, lounge diner, ind. Kitchen, Glazed in Galleria, S/Facing, extra storage Fully furnished, Private parking, Com pools Ring 627 711 155 to view.

Duplex in Monte y Mar, GA 2 Bed, 1 Bath, ground floor with views Fully furnished, A/Con, Heating, Ceiling Fans, English TV, garden, Communal pool, for apt please call 966 699 136 to view only 115.000 ono REDUCED Ground floor Duplex in Puerto Marino, Gran Alacant. Now only 99,500 euros. 2 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished Central heating, glazed galleria, grills, Mozzie nets, front garden, com pools, Private gated parking, walking distance to Shops bars restaurants etc. 627 711 155 Calling all serious Buyers. I have a 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 kitchens, 2 lounges, detached Villa with self-filling pool in Gran Alacant. Everything included in price, fantastic Alicante/sea views. As a starting price I am looking in the region of 265.000 euros Interested in making me an offer call me on 680 333 242 Mid Terraced Town house in Gran Alacant 2 Bed, 3 Bath, being sold fully furnished. Electrical Appliances included, large front and

rear garden, choice of communal pools, Private secure parking and walking distance to GA Center. 140.000 euros ono. Call 627 711 155 for viewing.

Lovely well maintained terraced property situated in Mediterranea III in Gran Alacant. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, everything included in price. Large communal pool, tennis courts, established gardens Walking distance to shops, bars restaurants. Very quiet location, over looks nature reserve.

Private parking, call 680 333 242 for more details. 133.000 euros Beach Front property opposite Carabassi Beach 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge diner, roof top solarium under ground secure parking, walking distance to beach Situated on local tram and bus route. Being sold fully furnished. 4 communal pools, tennis courts, bar and restaurant with in urbanisation Please ring 966 699 136 after 6pm (english & spanish spoken) Now only 125.000 euros excellent value in Gran Alacant.

Quick sale needed. 199.000 euros ono Detached property in Puerto Marina. 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Immaculately furnished Alarmed, Central heating, Log fire, Hot & Cold air con, open fields to the rear, Private parking, Communal pools. 966.699.478 after 5 pm.

Don Pueblo, Gran Alacant 209,000 euros 3 Double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes 2 bathrooms, spacious kitchen with galleria Lounge complete with chimney, large under build, top quality furniture and appliances inc. Com pools, underground garage, tennis courts To view call 627 711 155 Semi-detached villa in Gran Alacant 3 bed, 3 bath, lounge diner, independent kitchen, glazed in porch, large solarium with stunning views, Private Parking. A/Con Central heating, UK TV. Only 229.000 euros By appointment only call 966 699 136 Large detached villa, large pool with electronic solar cover, converted under build, roof top solarium with conservatory, panoramic views 545 m2 plot, part furnished, double glazed, A/con, alarmed, gas fire, est. irrigated gardens Call 680 333 242 for best price Ref 30 Close to Supavalue in Gran Alacant. Detached villa with pool on 640m2 plot. 3 bed, 2 bath, lounge diner, large roof top solarium, Porch, Outside WC, 2 built-in BBQ’s, Log Fire, Under build, Alarmed, Mature Gardens, Toldos blinds, Garage, Electronic Gates.

260.000 euros 627 711 155 English & Spanish spoken.

Walking distance to all local amenities in GA Detached Villa with large pool. Decoratively tiled Garden, complete with BBQ. Est. palm & fruit trees. 3 bed, 3 bath, Fully Furnished including all electrical appliances. Quick sale needed, 270.000 euros, but very negotiable.

For appointment to view call 966 699 478 after 5pm Top floor duplex in Puerto Marina, G/Alacant 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge-diner,

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glazed-in porch, large roof-top solarium with views, Top quality furniture and appliances included. Secure private parking, communal pools, 108,000 euros. If you would like to view call 627 711 155 for an immediate appointment.

LIMITED EDITION One of only a few bungalows in Gran Alacant. Top of the range furniture and appliances included. 3 bed, 2 bath, lounge diner, large kitchen, leading to galleria, huge roof top solarium with fantastic views of Alicante and mountains. Electronic gates leading to garage, 500m2 plot, 10x5 pool with irrigated gardens By appointment only, ring 680333242 325.000 ono Large family Home in Izla de Izaro, G.A (bajo) 4 bed, 3 bath, stunning communal pool with Jacuzzi & water features. Children’s play area and fantastic communal gardens. Very high standard throughout, Large converted under build & garage, elec.

Gates Alarmed, A/con, outside kitchen and bathroom, 399.000 ono. To view call 966699136 after 5pm.

Monte Y Mar - Gran Alacant Detached Villa with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge-diner, front porch, Large solarium with views.

400m2 plot Low maintenance irrigated gardens, Private pool & Parking. Tastefully furnished throughout and everything included.

Recently Reduced to 239.000 euros. For more details call 627.711.155 Gran Alacant, corner semi detached 3 bedroomed, 2 bathrooms, large garden, enclosed terrace, fully furnished, private drive for 2 cars, on gated desirable urbanisation Monte Faro, many facilities priced for quick sale 185,000 Tel 680 333 242 Balsares, terraced 4 bedroomed house, 3 bathrooms, large underbuild, private underground parking direct to house, small gated

urbanisation, directly over looking proposed new golf course opposite Gran Alacant, priced for quick sale at original off plan price 195.000 Tel 680 333 242 Gran Alacant, front line, 2 bed, 1 bath, downstairs toilet, fully furnished, roof terrace, walking distance to beaches, large communal and resturants, beach front property priced for quick sale 125,000 Tel 680 333 242 Viva Villa and Vacation Services are pleased to offer property sales for the Torrevieja and Oriheula areas of the Costa Blanca, Spain.

Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 or Visit : www.villaandvacation.com Ref: 513, €115,000. Two bedroom ground floor apartment, in Aguas Nuevas, close to all amenities including the beach. It has a good size lounge, kitchen and has off road parking facilities. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 521, €105,000. This comfortable bungalow is located in San Luis with a new roof and solarium tiles. It is close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and is on the local bus route. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 520, €85,000. Two bedroom apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, glazed-in terrace and a large solarium. This property comes with a large communal swimming pool. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 30, €119,000. Two bedroom detached house with large front terrace. This villa is in the Punta Marina area close to Playa Flamenca , Close to amenities. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is off-road parking and small storage shed in the enclosed garden area, communal pool nearby. Call: 965

707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, €60,000 A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref. 526, €49,900. A lovely bright 1 bedroom apartment in the area of Torreblanca.There is a large communal pool and well maintained gardens, with tennis courts and childrens play area. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

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