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On May 30th join the Radio Torrevieja Road Show for a family fun day raising much needed funds for the Animal Welfare Centre, Finca La Castellana, in San Miguel.

The day is taking place in El Raso and starts at 12noon.

There will be lots of stall and events on the day including singers and line dancers.

On the 1st June in El Chaparral, Torrevieja, the Radio Torrevieja Road Show will be at the Cup Cake Charity day in aid of the Elche Children’s home. The day starts at 1pm, there will be a cup cake competition, party games, a raffle, tombola, a BBQ and much more.

If you’d like the Radio Torrevieja Roadshow at your event contact us on 965 99 66 66 for more details.

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ionss dition Tradit Dayy Tra Ma Mayy Da een Queen A Qu For A Fit Fit For May Day, May 1st, is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding May Day vary from place to place. There is, however, one thing that is similar in most celebrations, the use of flowers. One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and/or other small gifts on a neighbour’s doorknob. The trick is you don't want the neighbour to see you! If you get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss.

Another popular activity on May Day is to decorate a pole with brightly coloured ribbon or paper streamers.

Some also add flowers and balloons. The Maypole was set up on the village green, which was typically the centre of the village.

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The Maypole was made of the trunk of a tall tree, such as birch, and was decorated with bright flowers of the field. In celebration of the season, the villagers danced and sang around the Maypole, accompanied by the music of a piper. Often the dance was performed by dancers wearing colourful costumes upon which hung several small bells.

The fairest maiden of the village was chosen to be the Queen of the May. In some regions of England a May King was also chosen. The Queen and King of May led the village dancers and ruled over the May Day festivities. During the Elizabethan period the king and queen were called Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

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These festivities reached their height in England during the Middle Ages. They were heavily influenced by Italian forms of celebration dating back to the time of ancient Rome. On the first day of May, English villagers arose at daybreak to wander the countryside gathering blossoming flowers and branches.

An old English custom, still observed in some areas, involves a house-to-house visit by children, who bring flowers in exchange for pennies. Once the pennies are collected, the children toss them into a wishing well. Today the pennies are donated to charity.

Here in Spain the May 1 celebrations were established after the end of Franco's dictatorship in 1975; before that, it had been celebrated during the Spanish Second Republic period (1931–1939), but it was banned afterwards by the Franco regime. The first time it was celebrated was in 1977, when the Communist Party of Spain was legalized. Since then, it has become an official holiday that has been traditionally used by trade unions and leftist parties for social and labour vindications. Commonly, pacific demonstrations and parades are made in most big cities.

In France the month of May is sacred to the Virgin Mary. Virginal young girls serve as May queens and lead processions in honour of the Virgin Mary, carrying a statue of the virgin crowned with flowers. Cows appear in French

May Day festivals, possibly as the remnant of a forgotten mother image or symbol of fertility and nurturing. Bundles of flowers are tied and draped around the cow’s tail as they are led along in street parades. To touch one of the cows is believed to bring good luck, and everyone makes the attempt. An old custom that remains is to drink warm milk directly from the cow on May Day morning. This is said to bring good fortune throughout the coming year.

In Germany, one tradition is for boys to secretly plant a May tree in front of the window of the girl they love to ensure fidelity and the return of love.

In Greece the acknowledgment of the May season begins with a custom linked to ancient omens. Greek children set out early in the morning to search for the first swallow of spring. When the bird is located, the children go from door to door, singing songs of spring.

The neighbours in turn offer special treats to the children such as fruits, nuts, and cakes.

On May 1st, people in Hawaii celebrate their own version of May Day; they call it Lei Day. People give Hawaiian leis to each other. They put them around each other's necks and sometimes give a traditional kiss. Lei Day began in 1928 and is mixed with traditional Hawaiian celebrations complete with pageants, a Lei Queen, and her court.

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How Energy to Start upCertificate a Business inLegilisation Spain New 2013 In The UK when you buy or sell a property, you have a surveyor !

InxxSpain now you need a European Energy Certificate from a qualified Architect or Technical Engineer specialised in Energy ratings. "Spain is two years behind the rest of Europe in introducing the residential energy certification". It was introduced into Spain by law on 1st January 2013 by Royal Degree.235/2013 The Spanish Government drafted legislation that is going into effect in June 2013 and will force all the properties / houses / commercial properties that are for sale or rent, to hold a certificate of energy efficiency to be produced at the Notary as part of the sale / purchase of the property.

Professional Business Support put the following Questions to our Certified Architect PBS: What is the certification of energy efficiency?

Architect: Energy certification is a measurement that is made to assign properties with an appraisal by assessing the energy efficiency of the property. In general the formula of the certificate is Kg Co2 / m2 year. Exactly what it involves is taking a series of data of the property, to calculate some variables then study the data to get a result as an energy rating. The Data taken includes photos, Building qualities, Insulation, orientation, plan, heating, appliances. This then becomes a rating, as currently incorporated with all new electrical appliances, and that goes from A to G, with qualified properties obtaining an A rating being the most efficient and G the least efficient one. Most properties here on the Costa Blanca would achieve a E, F or G Rating.

PBS: What are the main aspects that make a property obtain a good energy efficiency rating?

Architect: First a measurement is made of the property (KgCO2/M2year) through the plans where aspects are observed as to there orientation. It is not the same as a house is south facing against one that is facing north, or having many or few facades to the outside, even if other buildings overshadow it. This does not mean a south facing house is better than a north; a South facing house may have to use more electric to cool it down in summer. The architect also measures the size of the windows and the type of glass that have, the materials of construction of the housing, heating, air conditioning available and an efficient water heater. For example, energy efficiency is quite different with a diesel / oil or electrical installation, which are rather inefficient, than an installation of gas or biomass, which are more efficient.

Also taken into consideration is the age of these installations.

PBS: Who is responsible for obtaining a certificate for a property?

Architect: The Owner of a property is responsible for having a certificate made.

PBS: How long is a new energy rating certificate valid for?

Architect: The Certificate is valid for 10 years, unless major changes will be made to the property.

PBS: What impact will good energy efficiency have?

Architect: Having a good energy rating in principal creates lower power / energy consumption. Knowing the energy rating of a home you can tell if you the consumer more or less throughout the year in heating costs or air conditioning. In short, a better rating would mean that the property will be better valued as it is more energy efficient. If the reforms are made that the architect suggests an annual saving of energy costs would be noticeable.

PBS: What difference in consumption would there be between a home

with a better or worse energy efficiency rating?

Architect: We have studied cases where a G-rated family home, the less efficient, had a monthly consumption of heating of 600 euro a month in winter. After the survey and refurbishment of the property, among which was the installation of a biomass boiler, the house rating changed to a B and a monthly consumption was significantly reduced per month. The energy rating certificate is to inform prospective customers, buyers, on how efficient are these homes. Having transparency means for improved energy efficiency of buildings.

PBS: What does it cost to qualify and certify a home?

Architect: For an average property, the price is about 230 euro plus IVA. This price includes the site visit, measurement, plans, photographs, building specifications and valuation of housing and the delivery of the certificate and the energy efficiency label, with a declaration of responsibility from the architect. Also including recommendations to increase the energy efficiency of you property and estimated costs to do so.

PBS: What type of property is required to make the energy certification under the new rules?

Architect: All property that is offered for sale or rent, private and commercial. But there are other private homes, of more than 500 square meters, while not entering the housing market, whether they are publicly accessible spaces (such as offices, stores, hotels, financial institutions) will be required to make the certification energy.

PBS: Can a property fail the Energy Certification?

Architect: It is not a pass or fail situation. It is merely and informative certificate for the purchaser or tenant of that property.

PBS: Do you think it is all right that the legislation ordered by the Government of Spain make it mandatory for the certification for anyone who wants to rent or sell their home or do you believe it should be the decision of the owners?

Architect: Ultimately it is the owner who is providing information on their own property which is for sale or rent, to the advantage of the buyer. What is being promoted is transparency in the real estate market, to attract and inform possible buyers.

PBS: Do you think the Spanish homes have a better or worse energy efficiency over the European housing?

Architect: They are less efficient. In fact in England, where these rules came into force a few years ago, it was found that the properties had increased energy efficiency reforms and therefore have gained better energy ratings.

PBS: What are the most common deficiencies of Spanish homes in terms of energy efficiency?

Architect: The issues that are deficient in Spanish properties are heating; diesel, for example is very inefficient. Also insulation issues in the construction of housing and the type of windows are the worst offenders.

PBS: Will a Notary let a house sale go ahead without an energy certificate?

Architect: As from the 1st of June 2013 no property can be signed at the notary without Energy Certification provided by a qualified Certified Technical Engineer or Architect.

PBS: Thank you for the Explanation, How do clients get in contact with you?

Architect: All clients can contact yourselves Professional Business Support on 966 923 963 or visit your offices. They can leave their details with you, I will then arrange to visit their property.

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In Spain, Mother's day is celebrated on the first Sunday in May and is a very special family holiday. It provides children and adults throughout Spain with the opportunity to make their mother the centre of attention, and give her gifts and treats. It's not surprising that this celebration takes place in May as it is the month dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Jesus´ Mother. Traditionally, children in Spain spend days drawing a card and practicing a poem as a surprise for their mothers. Shops also sell chocolates, flowers and other Mother's Day presents, but many children make their own presents to show their mothers how much they appreciate everything they do for them. It is treated more like a family birthday. Everyone in the family gathers for a special meal either at home or in a restaurant. Sometimes the best way to celebrate Mother's Day is to spend some time just with her.

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Mother's Day has been recognized in special ways for thousands of years. It's celebrated in over 40 countries around the world! Normally most of the countries celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in the month of May but however many countries celebrate Mother’s Day entirely at different time of the year. Thus the exact date and the way this event is celebrated vary from country to country since the time of Ancient Greece. But whatever may be the date of Mother's Day around the world, the spirit is the same everywhere. Thus everywhere in the world mothers are respected for their extreme devotion towards their kids. They are showered with love, care and gifts items. It is the day when every child on earth pays their humblest tribute to their mothers and thank their respective mothers for giving them birth and providing them with the best of care and upbringing. Here is a glimpse of today's Mother's Day celebrations as done worldwide. Know about the different ways in which this heartwarming occasion is celebrated in different countries of the world.

It's said that Mother's Day was first suggested in the United Sates by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 as a day dedicated to peace after the Franco Prussian War. The holiday gained its popularity majorly due to the efforts of Anna M. Jarvis.

Anna began a letter-writing campaign to garner support for a national Mother's Day holiday when her mother passed away in 1905, with the help of friends, Reaching out to influential leaders, including William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, and John Wannamaker, Anna poured out a stream of solicitations for support of the idea. She believed, mothers deserved their own special day and that it would help strengthen family bonds.

She persuaded her mother's church in West Virginia to celebrate Mother's Day on the second anniversary of her mother's death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By 1911 Mother's Day was celebrated in almost every state, and flowers quickly became a lasting tradition to express love on the occasion. In 1914, Congress passed a resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day, "a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of our country." President Woodrow Wilson issued the first proclamation making it an official U.S. holiday.

Mother's day at the United Kingdom is more popularly known as Mothering Sunday, the origins of the holiday date back to centuries when it was considered important for churchgoers to visit their home or "mother" church once a year. During Lent, the practice became quiet popular, and in a society where children were often sent off to work in other villages at a very young age, it quickly became a time for family reunions and celebrations that were fondly cherished. A special cake, might also be brought along to provide a festive touch.

Later, Mothering Sunday became a day when children and domestic servants were allowed a day off to see their families. Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, Mothering Sunday remains a time to pay mothers their due rewards for all their love and encouragement with flowers, candies, cards, and other tokens of appreciation.

Mother's day Celebrations in India just as in the West, Indians too take Mothers Day as a time too reflect on the importance of mothers in their life. Mother's Day is the time to say a big thank you Ma. The Hindu people celebrate for ten days in October in a festival they call Durga Puja. Durga is the name of a goddess who protects the people from evil and is also popularly known as The universal Mother. People send cards to their mums on Mothers Day. Invitations for a meal so that she can have a days rest from the kitchen.

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National Asparagus Month May is National Asparagus Month, and if you haven't yet had the pleasure of enjoying this highly delicious vegetable, this is a great excuse to start! Perhaps you have bad memories of eating asparagus when you were younger, or perhaps you have never learned to cook it, but the truth is, asparagus is an extremely tasty dish that can be served in many ways, and what's more, it is quite healthy for you! If you have a interest in making your diet more healthy as well as more varied, take a look at National Asparagus Month and see what you can find.

The whole of May is devoted to this vegetable, and with a little bit of information, you'll soon see why! Asparagus tops the charts in terms of vegetables that will supply you with a healthy dose of folic acid, and 5.3 ounce of asparagus will provide you with about 60% of the your daily dose of folacin, which you need for blood cell formation. You'll also see that this is extremely beneficial to expecting women, as well as helping you resist various ailments like liver failure. Not only is this vegetable low in calories, it is also low in sodium and will provide you with an excellent source of potassium and vitamin B6.

This herbaceous plant, along with avocado, kale and Brussels sprouts, is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free radicals. This is why eating asparagus may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as bone, breast, colon, larynx and lung cancers. Asparagus is also packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. This, according to preliminary research, may help slow the aging process.

Another anti-aging property of this delicious spring veggie is that it may help our brains fight cognitive decline. One more benefit of asparagus: It contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which

serves as a natural diuretic, and increased urination not only releases fluid but helps rid the body of excess salts. This is especially beneficial for people who suffer from edema (an accumulation of fluids in the body's tissues) and those who have high blood pressure or other heart-related diseases.

And finally, to answer a question we offten hear regarding why eating asparagus causes a strong urinary odor: asparagus contains a unique compound that, when metabolized, gives off a distinctive smell in the urine. Young asparagus contains higher concentrations of the compound so the odor is stronger after eating these vernal shoots. There are, however, no harmful effects, either from the sulfuric compounds or the odor!

While it is believed that most people produce these odorous compounds after eating asparagus, few people have the ability to detect the smell.

Asparagus comes in green, purple and white. The white variety, which is grown in the dark to stop the colour developing is popular in Europe. When buying asparagus choose firm but tender stalks with good colour and closed tips. Asparagus soon looses its flavour and tenderness, so it is best eaten on the day of purchase.

Health Benefits

Chicken is one of the most popular foods in the world, and for good reason. It is a lean source of protein that contains essential nutrients and vitamins.

Here are six health benefits of chicken.

Cancer Protection - Chicken is rich in niacin (vitamin B3), a vita-

min that is essential for cancer protection. One small serving of chicken can meet your niacin requirements for the entire day. The selenium in chicken is also believed to be protective against cancer.

Brain Health - The niacin in chicken is also essential for brain

health and may have protective effects against Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Heart Health - The vitamin B6 in chicken keeps the heart healthy by keeping homocysteine levels low. High homocysteine levels cause damage to the walls of the blood vessels.

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There are lots of ways to cook asparagus, and you'll find that it is perfect when it comes to a variety of different cuisines. For instance, asparagus can bring some greenery to a stir-fry. Cut the spears into diagonally-slanted pieces that are about half an inch long and then you'll be able to stir-fry it in butter or hot oil with a medium high heat.

You can cook them this way until they are tender while still remaining crisp, which takes only about three to five minutes.

For something a little more plain, take fresh asparagus and cook it boiling water, which only takes about five to eight minutes. With this recipe, simply add salt and pepper to taste and serve it side by side with a richer meat dish. Asparagus has a singularly fresh taste that is ideal when it comes to off-setting something that is rich or salty.

Once you get a little bit of experience with asparagus, you'll find that there are a variety of different foods that will complement and suit it.

If you like dairy, cream of asparagus soup is quite healthy and delicious, while golden asparagus soup uses asparagus, ginger and chicken stock to create a rich and tasty appetizer.

Flambéed chicken with asparagus Method 1. Dust the chicken with the flour. Heat the oil and butter in a large, wide pan with a lid, add the chicken, then fry on all sides until nicely browned. Add the shallots, then fry for about 2 mins until they start to soften, but not colour. Pour in the brandy, carefully ignite, then stand well back until the flames have died down. Stir in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover, then cook for 15 mins until the chicken is just tender.

2. Add the asparagus to the sauce. Cover, then cook for 5 mins more until tender. Stir in the crème fraîche and tarragon and warm through. Season to taste.

As you can see, asparagus is a great way to eat more healthily, and you'll find that with a little bit of time and experimentation, you'll have plenty of options open to you when it comes to this highly versatile vegetable.

Roasted asparagus, pancetta & cherry tomato pasta

Ideas to help you cook asparagus

1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the pasta in salted water. Put the asparagus into a roasting tin, then toss with the oil and pancetta. Roast for 10 mins until the pancetta starts to crisp up, stir in the tomatoes, then cook for 5 mins more.

Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels Method 1. Blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes then refresh under cold water. Cut each mozzarella slice in half and sit both pieces on top of 2 spears of asparagus.

Top with 2 more spears then wrap the asparagus in prosciutto so the mozzarella is enclosed (you will need 2 or 3 strips).

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2. Drain the pasta, then add to the roasting tin along with the torn basil leaves and seasoning.

Stir well until everything is glistening, then serve in bowls, scattered with grated Parmesan.

Asparagus & crab salad Method

2. Heat a little olive oil in a pan, then carefully fry the parcels until the prosciutto has crisped and the mozzarella oozes.

3. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar and add the basil.

Serve each parcel with salad leaves and a little dressing drizzled over.

1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2 mins until just cooked. Drain, tip into iced water to refresh and drain again. Cut each spear on the angle into 2-3 pieces.

2. For the dressing, mix all the ingredients with brown crabmeat, if you have it. Toss the asparagus through the dressing, then build a nest of asparagus spears on plates. Place some white crab meat in the centre of each nest, top with a small bundle of rocket and drizzle everything with olive oil before serving.

of Chicken Thyroid Health - The selenium in chicken helps to keep thyroid function normal. One study found that selenium deficiency may lead to thyroid problems such as low T3 levels.

Weight Loss - Chicken is a great food to eat if you're trying to lose weight because it lower in fat and calories that other meats such as beef and pork,

while also being higher in protein.

Energy Booster - Chicken boosts your energy thanks to vitamins B6 and B3, both of which are important in the body's If you are starting to feel a little tired or worn out, try eating some chicken to give your body a boost of nutrients, lean protein, and calories that will boost your energy levels.

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EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS Iceland never ceases to amaze, the mouth-watering scenery is an adventure in itself, with volcanic craters, lava flows, hot springs and geysers, glaciers and stunning waterfalls offering a new view around every corner. In summer, take advantage of the long daylight hours, high season being June to August. The best months for wild flowers are from mid-June to August and for birds May and June. If you want to travel through the uninhabited interior of Iceland, you should plan to visit early July to end September when most of the highland tracks are open. In winter, take advantage of this quieter time of year to enjoy autumnal colours, wintry ICELAND landscapes and the allure of the northern lights.

Italy is a country that genuinely has it all. From world famous fashion and art to spectacular, diverse countryside that takes your breath away. The first thing you’ll find is food, and lots of it! This is the country that is responsible for some of the worlds most loved and most iconic dishes. Pizza, stone baked crispy and delicious, covered in the freshest local produce from buffalo mozzarella to artichokes. Pastas and salads so vibrant, colourful, healthy and delicious they’ll make your eyes pop, all rounded off with one of Italy’s world famous wines of course. This country reITALY ally is a gastranomic paradise and each region has its very own specialities, all out there waiting to be discovered! Italy is an unforgetable experience.

For a holiday with a difference, Albania is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

This beautiful country offers unspoilt beaches, rich heritage and scenic landscape, all presented to you with welcoming hospitality and a mediterranean climate. You'll Love Albania if you want to sip coffee in atmospheric city cafes, whilst soaking up 100,000 years of history. If you're looking for a family friendly holiday with clean beaches and a host of outdoor activities, or if you're a group of friends searching for exploration and adventure holiday. From skiing on the Albanian Alps, sightseeing in TIrana to relaxing on the coasts of the Ionian ALBANIA and Adriatic seas.

Whether you want to take advantage of the Turkish sunny climate at one of the beautiful Mediterranean white sandy beaches, get in touch with its rich heritage and explore the historical grounds, ruins and museums Turkey has to offer or even give your taste buds a tickle and experience the delicious food. From shopping to Turkish baths, dancing to nightlife, day or night. For the thrill seekers there are numerous activities to take part in. Paraglide over the beautiful crisp blue lagoon and golden sand of Turkey’s most popular beach Ölüdeniz, or try the adventures of mounTURKEY tain biking, rock climbing and white water rafting at the nearby Köprülü Canyon.

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FOR SUMMER 2013 Situated in Central Europe between Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus and Russia and backing onto the Black Sea, the Ukraine is a wonderful and dynamic country worth visiting. The people are warm and friendly and the culture is diverse and rich. The landscape is also worth seeing since it is incredibly beautiful. Architecture is rather an odd mixture of styles often found in the surrounding countries and this can leave you feeling as if you've stepped into another world from time to time. Certainly, the Ukraine has a lot to see and do.

UKRAINE

Admist the eclectic architecture, fascinating history, and stunning beaches, there is no doubt that Malta is a uniquely charming and world class holiday destination. Calmly resting in the mediterranean sea, this archipelago is one of the smallest and most densly populated countries in the world. Its landscape is diverse; ranging from rocky plains to some of the world's most beautiful stretches of sand. The sights and sounds will keep you entertained for days. Perfect for either a romantic getaway or a family trip, a holiday to Malta has something for everyone.

MALTA Stunning architecture nestles in close with awe inspiring scenery and a cultural heritage that has changed the face of classical music and art across the globe. The Austrian Alps provide a wonderful backdrop to an entire year’s worth of activities. Hikers, bikers and swimmers will obviously want to walk, cycle and swim their way through the extremely hot summer months of June to August, when the snow gives way to lush greenery. If you're in the mood for more comfortable temperatures, then it's best to aim for the couple of months either side of the summer period. Most music and cultural festivals take place between May and OctoAUSTRIA ber, so there will always be plenty to do no matter when you visit.

Vive la France! Pack your beret and best striped top and escape on a holiday to France.

After a short flight you could find yourself swigging a glass of Bordeaux in France’s wine region, flying down a mountain in the Alps or strolling along the streets of Paris with a croissant in one hand and a shopping bag in the other. Although it’s famous for its stinky cheeses and dodgy moustaches, there is much, much more to experience in this beautiful country which has plenty of Je ne sais quoi. For those who want to spend their time lazing on the beach by the palm trees and adFRANCE miring the view, the South of France welcomes you! Hobnob with the rich and famous on a great value holiday to the French Riviera, where fine foods and exciting nightlife are begging to be sampled. Nice, Cannes and celebrity haven St Tropez all sit along the bright blue seas of the Riviera, so get ready to spot a film star or two.

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This month we have a collection of cheap and cheerful recipes!

Creamy Tomato Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes, Method 1. Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until slightly softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour to blend, about 1 minute.

2. Add tomatoes with juice and broth to saucepan, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

Stir or whisk constantly until

with juice 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed Salt and pepper slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

3. Working in batches, carefully transfer soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a bowl until all soup is pureed. Return soup to saucepan, stir in cream and cook over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until heated through. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in warmed cups.

Beef Kebabs with Orange Glaze

Savoury Potato Salad Ingredients 3 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed 1-oz. packet vegetable soup mix 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Pepper 2 stalks celery, minced 2 tablespoons minced red

onion 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 cup mayonnaise Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup packed arugula leaves, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup packed parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Method 1. Cover potatoes with 1 inch of cold water in a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until potatoes are tender and a knife inserted in center of a potato meets no resistance, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. Drain and let cool slightly.

When potatoes are cool enough to handle, chop into 1-inch pieces and place in a large

bowl. Toss potatoes with soup mix, vinegar and pepper to taste. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, 20 to 25 minutes.

3. Toss potatoes with celery, onion, mustard, mayonnaise and lemon zest. Fold in arugula and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately, or chill, covered, until ready to use.

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Curry

Ingredients 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 pounds boneless sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 mushrooms, halved 1 red onion, quartered, layers separated 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes Salt and pepper

Ingredients 1/2 pounds chicken tenders 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1large onion,coarsely chopped

Method 1. Preheat broiler or prepare a charcoal fire and let burn to a gray ash. Stir orange juice concentrate with soy sauce, mustard and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth, 2 minutes.

2. Thread beef onto 8 long metal skewers, dividing evenly and alternating with mushrooms, onion pieces and cherry tomatoes.

3. Brush orange mixture evenly over threaded skewers and season with salt and pepper. Bring any remaining glaze to a boil in saucepan, then remove from heat and reserve.

4. Set broiling pan or grill about 6 inches from heat source. Broil or grill skewers for 6 to 8 minutes, turning often, until meat and mushrooms are browned and onions are just charred on edges.

5. Serve kebabs warm with remaining glaze on the side.

Method 1. Place chicken tenders in a large bowl; sprinkle 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper on top. Add flour and stir to coat chicken.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat half of oil over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken and cook, turning once or twice, until golden on both sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and repeat using remaining oil and chicken tenders.

2. Add onion, curry powder, and remaining 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper to pan and cook, stirring, until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a

(2 cups) 1/2 teaspoons hot (madras) curry powder 1 (4 oz.) can chicken broth 1 (10 oz.) box frozen broccoli florets, thawed 1/2 cup sour cream boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Return chicken to pan and cook, turning, for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken and broccoli to plates. Remove skillet from heat, stir in sour cream and then spoon sauce on top of chicken.

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Calblanque The Costa that time forgot An unspoilt beach on Spain’s coastline is a rare find, but Sally Bengtsson discovered just such a gem only a stone’s throw from the high-rise hotels and apartments of tourist hotspot La Manga

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f you are looking for a hidden paradise, with virgin beaches, breath-taking mountains and very few people, then take a trip along to Calblanque, which lies just south of La Manga and the Mar Menor.

This stunning stretch of coast was declared a natural park in 1987 and a nature reserve in 1992; which should protect it from the encroachment of ever-spreading development.

As one of the last remaining untouched areas of the Mediterranean coastline, this is truly a special place. Even though a recent fire burnt some of the pine trees in the natural park, the area remains outstandingly beautiful.

Calblanque is a haven of sandy beaches, dunes, tiny coves, majestic cliffs and hills covered in blankets of green forests. On the outskirts of the park lie the remains of old silver, copper and tin mines.

If one word were to sum up Calblanque’s beaches, it would have to be ‘tranquillity’. The only sounds you hear as you stroll along the sandy shores are the waves gently breaking at your feet.

It’s quiet here even in the summer months. The main visitors are Spanish locals, few tourists seem to make it away from the busier resorts to reach these secluded shores.

The beaches of Calblanque are wide and several kilometres long. The sea continuously laps the shoreline, washing and replenishing the sands. The water is sparklingly clean.

Amongst the dunes you will find Marram Grass and other coastal vegetation.

Precious, but fragile, fossil dunes are protected from the damaging footfall of visitors by raised wooden walkways.

The park stretches for some 13 kilometres. Fossil-filled mountains overlook the beaches, soaring to around 1,000 feet. As you climb, you can see across acres of green pine trees, all the way to the sea.

The view from up high is truly stunning and makes the climb well worth the effort.

A popular walking route, about 15 kilometres, stretches from Calblanque National Park to Cala Reona. The walk is considered medium in difficulty and takes approximately two hours to complete. There is a fair amount of loose stone, so walking boots are advisable.

On the east side of the parking lot at Calblanque, you will find a barely visible path that will lead you up into and around the hills, from

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where you can enjoy fabulous views of the sands of Calblanque.

Then, you will reach a steep decline with views of the town of Cala Reona. You may choose to continue into town for a meal, the paellas in Cabo de Palos are well worth a taste, or to return to the peace of the national park.

Costa Calida means ‘warm coast’, and the area has one of the most pleasant climates anywhere. The coastal sun shines almost every day – an average of 320 days a year.

Rainfall is rare and averages between two and two-and-a-half inches on the coastal plain throughout the year. The inland mountains receive just a little more precipitation.

Calblanque offers many different walking trails and cycling paths, so there is something to suit everyone.

But, be warned, there is nowhere to buy refreshments in Calblanque, so make sure you take everything you might need with you.

The park is famous for its wildlife including eagles, woodpeckers, rare eagle-owls (known as Bonelli's eagle) and endangered sea turtles. Take a pair of binoculars with you for the bird spotting.

The park is also home to many small mammals, such as foxes and rabbits.

Calblanque gives you an opportunity to view the coast of Spain as it once was, before the tourist invasion and development. However, visitors are encouraged to respect this fragile and delicate eco-system and to make sure nothing they do damages the environment. Never leave behind anything other than footprints.

Naturists are rather fond of Calblanque’s beaches, so don’t be surprised to see a few naked bodies.

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New Movie Reviews Iron Man 3 Description

May 2013

Action / Thriller / Sci Fi Release date: April 25th Critics Reviews

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist The Guardian: “Iron Man 3 is smart, funny called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retand spectacular. ” ribution.

The Telegraph: “Black has an instinctive feel for balancing action set-pieces against the passages of soap-opera that are required to make them matter.”

Total Film: “Funny, twisty and thrilling, this is shellhead's most entertaining solo flight to date. It's also an impressive pace-setter for this summer's barrage of big movies. ”

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The Iceman

Description

The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession.

Drama / Crime / Thriller Release date: June 7th Critics Reviews Black Sheep Reviews: “The lean script rolls through the decades of killing as though they meant nothing to anyone and subsequently, the film is just as frigid as the subject matter.

And as disturbing as all this coldness is, a little bit of warmth would have given the character insight necessary to take this film from disconcerting to downright harrowing.”

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Something in the Air

Description

In the months after the heady weeks of May '68, a group of young Europeans search for a way to continue the revolution believed to be just beginning.

Drama Release date: May 24th Critics Reviews The Hollywood Reporter: “This is a beautifully crafted work and an acute evocation of its period both in look and attitude, and it's no less deeply absorbing for being somewhat muted in tone.”

The Playlist: “There's so much to like about the film, and it's a mark of Assayas' skill that it's a hugely engaging watch despite the blankness of the characters.”

Jungle Drums Rating:

Slant Magazine: “Despite a fixation on fire as a cleansing agent (explosions, burning paintings, or a blazing house), the film, enveloping as it is, proves woefully short on burning dramatic or thematic intensity”

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Book Reviews Six Years

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by Harlan Coben

Six years have passed since Jake Fisher watched Natalie, the love of his life, marry another man. Six years of hiding a broken heart by throwing himself into his career as a college professor. Six years of keeping his promise to leave Natalie alone, and six years of tortured dreams of her life with her new husband, Todd. But six years haven't come close to extinguishing his feelings, and when Jake

Ask For It

searches for the truth, his picture-perfect memories of Natalie begin to unravel. Mutual friends of the couple either can't be found or don't remember Jake. No one has seen Natalie in years. Jake's search for the woman who broke his heart - and who lied to him - soon puts his very life at risk as it dawns on him that the man he has become may be based on carefully constructed fiction.

by Sylvia Day

Ask For It - a classic erotic romance, part of the Georgian series - by Sylvia Day is a daring, lusty tale of a young woman's resistance and surrender to a man she jilted. England, 1770. As an agent to the Crown, Marcus Ashford has fought numerous sword fights and dodged bullets and cannon fire. Yet nothing arouses him more than his hunger for former fiance, Elizabeth.

Years ago, she'd abandoned him for the boyishly charming Lord

The Secret Keeper

Hawthorne. But now Marcus has been ordered to defend Elizabeth from her husband's killers and he has sworn to do so while tending to her other, more carnal needs. He will be at her service, in every sense. Praise for Sylvia Day, bestselling author of the sensational Bared to You and Reflected in You, first two books in the Crossfire trilogy : "Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day".

"Several shades darker and a hundred

degrees hotter than anything you've read before". Sylvia Day is the number one New York Times and number one international bestselling author of more than a dozen award-winning novels, which have been translated into thirty eight languages.She has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author and her work has been honoured as Amazon's Best of the Year in Romance.

by Kate Morton

1961: On a sweltering summer's day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy, a move to London, and the bright future she can't wait to seize. But before the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything. 2011: Now a much-loved actress, Laurel finds her-

self overwhelmed by shades of the past. Haunted by memories, and the mystery of what she saw that day, she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a secret history. A tale of three strangers from vastly different worlds - Dorothy, Vivien and Jimmy - who are brought together by chance in wartime London and whose lives become fiercely and fatefully entwined. Shifting between the 1930s,

the 1960s and the present, The Secret Keeper is a spellbinding story of mysteries and secrets, theatre and thievery, murder and enduring love.

they rule London's East End and, when their sons join the business, it seems that no one can touch the powerful Baileys. Although it's never easy at the top; there is always someone waiting to take you down sometimes even those closest to you...Lena Bailey is determined to shield her youngest child Tania from the Life. But when a terrible tragedy occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to

their world in a way that forces her to make an irrevocable choice that will determine her future. Martina Cole's gritty and gripping new novel is an unflinching portrait of a family torn apart by violence and betrayal, but ultimately bound by loyalty, by blood, and by a burning desire for revenge...It is a story of the Life, told as only Martina Cole can.

by Martina Cole The most authentic novel of gangster family life ever written, from the No. 1 bestselling author. The Bailey brothers are gangsters determined to make their mark in the world. Peter and Daniel are chalk and cheese in many ways - Peter's calm exterior belies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's penchant for spectacular violence is legendary - but together they are unstoppable. From the late seventies

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comes across Todd's obituary, he can't keep himself away from the funeral. There he gets the glimpse of Todd's wife he's hoping for...but she is not Natalie. Whoever the mourning widow is, she's been married to Todd for more than a decade, and with that fact everything Jake thought he knew about the best time of his life - a time he has never gotten over - is turned completely inside out. As Jake

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T he Nations Favourites "Soaps" have been around since the 1930s

neth Barlow (William Roache), who had won a

which time he oversaw its transformation from

when Proctor & Gamble produced 15-minute

place at university and thus found his working-

a minor, daytime, rural drama, into one of the

episodes of love and drama for radio. Al-

class background something of an embarrass-

UK's most major soaps.

legedly, the term "soap opera" was coined be-

ment. The character was one of the few to

cause these shows were sponsored by a

have experienced life 'outside' of Coronation

Eastenders was first broadcast on BBC One

company that made cleansers.

Street, and in some ways predicts the growth

on 19 February 1985. Storylines examine the

By the early 1950s, soap operas had switched

of globalisation and the decline of similar com-

domestic and professional lives of the people

over to television, and daytime TV had no

munities. Roache was the only remaining

who live and work in the fictional London Bor-

shortage of offerings. As you'll see, captivating

member of the original cast until Dennis Tan-

ough of Walford in the East End of London.

story lines

ner (Philip Lowrie) re-

The series was originally screened as two

and charac-

turned on 12 May 2011,

half-hour episodes per week. Since August

ters are the

and is currently the

2001, four episodes are broadcast each week.

keys to

longest-serving actor in

This caused some controversy as it clashed

longevity on

Coronation Street and in

with Coronation Street, which at the time was

daytime tel-

British and global soap

moved to make way for an hour long episode

evision.

overall.

of Emmerdale. The move immediately pro-

Now in its

Emmerdale was first

who argued that the BBC's last-minute move,

voked an angry response from ITV insiders, 53rd year, Coronation Street is the longest

broadcast on 16 October 1972. It was first

only revealed at 3.30pm on the day, broke an

running British soap of all time. It was devised

known as Emmerdale Farm until 1989. It was

unwritten scheduling rule that the two flagship

in 1960 by local scriptwriter Tony Warren at

originally broadcast as a daytime programme

soaps would not be put directly against each

the recently formed Granada Television in

in an afternoon

other. In this first head-to-head

Manchester. Warren's initial kitchen sink

slot, becoming an

battle, EastEnders claimed vic-

drama proposal was rejected by the station's

early evening pro-

tory over its rival.

founder but he was persuaded by producer

gramme in 1978

Harry Elton to produce the programme for thir-

in most ITV re-

teen pilot episodes. It was first broadcast on 9

gions, but exclud-

highest-rated programmes,

December 1960 and within six months had be-

ing London and

often appearing near or at the

Eastenders is one of the UK's

come the most-watched programme on British

Anglia, both of

top of the week's BARB rat-

television. It has been one of the most finan-

which followed in

ings. Within eight months of its

cially lucrative programmes on British com-

the mid-1980s. Until Christmas 1988, Em-

launch, it reached the number-one spot in the

mercial television.

merdale took seasonal breaks; since then it

ratings, and has consistently remained among

has been broadcast year-round.

The first episode was not initially a critical success; Daily Mirror columnist Ken Iriwin claimed

Initially the show focused on the farm and

the series would only last three weeks.

the Sugden family who lived on and ran it. As

Granada Television initially commissioned only

time went on, the show's focus moved to the

13 episodes and some inside the company

nearby village of Beckindale. To reflect this

doubted the show would last beyond its

change, the show's title was changed on 14

planned production run. Despite the criticism,

November 1989 to Emmerdale. Coinciding

viewers were immediately drawn to the serial,

with the show's 1989 title change was the in-

won over by Coronation Street's 'ordinary'

troduction of the Tate family. These changes,

characters and the use of Northern English

and the introduction of more exciting storylines

the top-rated TV programmes. Along with

language and dialect; affectionate local terms

and dramatic episodes such as Pat Sugden's

being among the top-rated Eastenders is also

like "eh, chuck?", "nowt" and "by 'eck!" be-

1986 car crash and the 1988 Crossgill fire,

the most complained about programme on the

came widely heard on British television for the

gradually began to improve the soap's popu-

BBC. It has received both praise and criticism

first time.

larity and were overseen by the new executive

for most of its storylines, which have dealt with

producer, Keith Richardson, who was in

difficult themes, such as violence, rape, mur-

charge of the programme for 24 years, during

der and child abuse.

Early episodes told the story of student Ken-

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Hollyoaks was first broadcast on Channel 4

cided to create a soap opera after working on

tight-knit community" was having, Bateman

on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised

Crossroads and seeing how successful it and

came away with the idea for a new serial. He

by Phil Redmond, who had also devised the

Coronation Street were in Britain. He proposed

explained "Nobody in the community wanted

Channel 4 soap Brookside. The programme is

the idea of making a show that would focus on

them to move in and I began to wonder how

set in a fictional suburb of Chester called

more realistic stories and portray teens and

streetwise city kids would adapt to the new

adults who talk openly to each other and solve

lifestyle. Suddenly I thought, there is my slice

their problems together.

of life in a community." Bateman began outlining the storyline and set the serial in the fic-

Neighbours initially aired on Seven Network

tional town of Summer Bay. While Seven

where it struggled to attract high ratings lead-

Network executives were unconvinced by the

ing to its cancellation by the network four

idea, audience research was positive. The

months after it premiered. When the show was

soap opera was initially called Refuge, but the

revamped in1986, they brought in new and

name was changed to the "friendlier" title of

Hollyoaks, and features a large cast of charac-

younger actors including Kylie Minogue as

Home and Away once production began.

ters primarily aged between 16 and 35. Begin-

Charlene Mitchell and Jason Donovan, who

ning with a cast of just seven major characters

replaced Darius Perkins as Scott Robinson.

in 1995, the serial now has approximately 50

Many families, including the Alessi, Bishop,

Tom Fletcher and his wife, Pippa. They had

main cast members. Hollyoaks has a high cast

Hancock, Hoyland, Rebecchi and Timmins'

four foster children, Frank Morgan, Carly Mor-

turnover in comparison with other British

have moved in and out of the street over the

ris, Steven Matheson, Lyn Davenport, and an

soaps; as of December 2012, just thirteen

years. When storylines for certain characters

adopted daughter, Sally Fletcher. They soon

When the show began in 1988, it focused on

characters have spent 5 years or longer on the

become

fostered Bobby Simpson, a local tearaway,

show.

tired, the

much to the annoyance of Donald Fisher.

scriptwrit-

They bought the caravan park and quickly

Over the course of the show's history, Hol-

ers sim-

built strong friendships with the locals, Ailsa

lyoaks has dealt with a number of storylines

ply move

Stewart, Alf Stewart, and Neville and Floss

based upon serious issues. Given the large

one fam-

McPhee.

and established proportion of young viewers,

ily out

some feel that the soap is an ideal platform to

and re-

Notable former cast members include Heath

show a variety of issues affecting young peo-

place it with a new one. Ramsay Street is now

Ledger, Isla Fisher, Melissa George, Julian

ple. A telephone helpline number is often dis-

a mixture of older characters like Lou Carpen-

McMahon, Dannii Minogue, Chris Hemsworth,

played after episodes that feature a particular

ter (Tom Oliver) and the Kennedy family and

Simon Baker, Guy Pearce, Jason Clarke,

emphasis on a story that may have affected

newer characters such as the Turners and the

Ryan Kwanten, Sharni Vinson and Naomi

viewers.

Kapoors.

Watts. According to Kip Gamblin, "the acting apprenticeship so many had received on the

In 2009, Hollyoaks made soap history by being

Neighbours has proved to be more popular in

set of Home and Away had paved the way for

the first British soap opera to have a "non-lin-

the United Kingdom than in Australia.

their success."

Home and Away has, over the years dealt with

ear" week. Commencing 14 September 2009, the special week saw storylines being played

After the Seven Network cancelled their soap

some very controversial issues, whilst the show has had a number of light hearted or

out in non-chronological order, something

opera Neighbours on 12 July 1985 due to low

which has never been dealt with within the

ratings, they watched as rival net-

soap's history. In late 2009, it was announced

work Ten picked it up and turned it

there has also

that Hollyoaks would make another soap first

into a success. A couple of years

been a number of

comical storyline

by screening a flashforward episode. On 21

later, Seven's head of drama, Alan

storylines con-

December 2009, the show's time-line moved

Bateman, became desperate to get

cerned with more

forward six months into May 2010. The

back into the soap market and

adult themes, in-

episode featured the second wedding of

began to work out how to launch

cluding domestic

Calvin Valentine and Carmel McQueen. Hol-

another soap that was not a copy of

lyoaks is the only soap that can tamper with

Neighbours. While on a trip to Kangaroo Point

(inside and outside of school), gambling addic-

time and give our audience the opportunity to

in New South Wales with his family, Bateman

tion, teenage pregnancy, racism, sexualt assu-

look at events that haven't yet taken place.

began talking some locals who were "up in

alt, drug dependency, adultery, wrongful

arms" over the construction of a foster home

imprisonment, suicide, murder, incest and

Neighbours was created in 1985 by Aus-

for children from the city. Seeing the degree of

child abuse.

tralian TV executive Reg Watson. Watson de-

conflict the "influx of parentless children on a

violence, bullying

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2013 FIAT FORDL 500

The new Fiesta is packed innoBased on the Fiat Punto the Fiat 500L is more than with a stretched vative technologies that will make your every drive safe, comFiat 500. Like the Mini Countryman it resembles, it’s a much bigger fortable, fun, here areatafamilies few: who need plenty evolutionentertaining of a smallerand concept aimed of interior space in a compact exterior package. The extra bulk EcoBoost Engine You won’t to stop for fuelThe too looks often:defmeans it’s no longer- cute to lookhave at, but is it pretty? the award-winning 1.0 EcoBoost petrolsay engine combines satisfyinitely have the Marmite Factor. Some funky, others say ugly, ing power with exceptional fuel-efficiency of up to 65.7 mpg. but there’s a class-leading choice of 11 different body colours, three roof colours and four alloy wheel designs to choose from. In Ford MyKey Aimed at improving safety for young drivers all, there are -333 possible combinations including interiorand trim. allows parents to set maximum speed and audio volume limits for different drivers. also front mutesand audio until theplenty seat- of Comfortable seats, Itgood rearsources legroom with belts are fastened and stops driver aids and safety systems headroom too, this aspect of the 500L is less controversial. Steerbeing turned ing column is off. adjustable for rake and reach and much more adaptable than the 500 for both tall or short people. The interior is fun Fordcolourful SYNC -with Withthe Ford SYNC you dash can select a music track and same painted surfaces as the 500 and from USB or MP3/IPOD, or stream it from your mobile via Blueneat, crisply designed instruments. Overall it’s quite classy and toothwill connectivity. system youfrom to make and receive kids love it. TheThe cabin is wellenables insulated outside noise and calls using simple voiceiscommands.

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There areresponds three cloth levlected commands, enabling you to stay connected to friends and els, Star, Tecnosilk and Castiglio . family while on the move.

Fiat’s ‘one touch’ rear folding seats tumble forward to give a flat Active - Stay out of trouble during drive time with Acloading City bay Stop and there’s a split, three-level boot arrangement for tive Cityboth Stop.clean Helping slow days moving trafstoring andyou dirtyavoid stuffaccidents on those in family out.

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May 2013 The revised Fiesta brings with it, hapgree glass and a split A-pillar for a less pily, a new version of the pocketobstructed frontal view, which Fiat rocket Fiesta ST, too. That little speed claims is 30 per cent better than commachine will make use of a 182petitors. This is a ‘lifestyle’ interior, horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter enlarge and versatile in the style piogine, as well as electronic torque neered by the original 600 Multipla vectoring, and looks like it will be a back in the 1950s. total hoot to drive.

There are no details for the 1.6 diesel Sharp-eyed readers will quickly notice at this stage but of the other three, the that Ford has downsized its trapediesel is the most frugal with a comzoidal front grille, as seen on the rebined fuel consumption figure of vised Fusion and Taurus, to augment 68.3mpg. The TwinAir follows with the aggressiveness of the new Fi58.9mpg and the 1.4 trails in last place esta's schnoz. Angular headlights with 45.6mpg. CO2 emissions are offer LED elements while bracketing a 110g/km, 112g/km and 145g/km renew "power-dome" design on the spectively. Both the TwinAir and the car's hood.

Multijet diesel are equipped with stopstart but surprisingly, the 1.4 petrol is not. A new ‘eco:Drive Live’ function let’s the driver monitor driving style in real time to help reduce fuel conNew materials and extra metallic trim are designed to give the Fiesta's cabin a classier look, sumption by, claims Fiat, up to 16 per cent. Details of a journey can be saved to USB or to help it compete with cars such as the Peugeot 208, new Renault Clio and VW Polo. smartphone.

Ford's three-cylinder 1.0-litre Ecoboost petrol engine, which made its debut in the Focus, has There’s a fixed, ‘Skydome’ glass roof option and a part electric sliding version. Both of these been added to the updated Fiesta range. Ford are touting its EcoBoost engine as the breadcover a whopping 1.5 square metres and really brighten up the interior. The Audio is a high qualand-butter powerplant. That frugal turbo mill is expected to give the Fiesta best-in-class fuel ity Beat audio system with a five-inch touch screen display and there’s the option of a built-in economy in the highly competitive small car market, though the automaker has yet to report TomTom Go Live navigation system too. Accessories include a Lavazza coffee machine which official consumption figures. uses coffee pods to make any sort of coffee you want including proper Italian Espresso. In total, there are 140 accessories on offer from versatile roof racks to separation grilles for animals, so It’s available in 99bhp and 118bhp forms. There's also a new 79bhp 1.0 litre petrol engine, a you can really go to town on customising the interior of the 500L to suit your lifestyle. At launch 1.25-litre with either 59bhp or 81bhp, and a 104bhp 1.6-litre. A new 74bhp 1.5 litre TDCi diesel the new 500L comes with 3 different trim levels Pop Star, the more opulent, Easy and Lounge. engine joins the Fiesta range, the other diesel option is the 94bhp 1.6-litre from the outgoing car.

The 500L is built at a brand new state of the art plant in Serbia, so we might reasonably expect this to be the most reliable, soundly constructed car Fiat has built to date. That said, 2012 cusThe new Ford Fiesta range comprises 45 models, over nine trims, including a new top-of-thetomer surveys are only awarding the existing 500 an average rating for reliability. range Titanium X version costing around £15,845 and comes with a keyless entry system, part-leather seats and a Sony DAB stereo with Ford's multimedia SYNC system.

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May 2013 BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca. We aim to provide high quality computer services at realistic prices - we specialise in providing services to small businesses and home users

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

Solid State Drives (SSDs) This month we look at a technology that has been around for some time but has, in the past, been very expensive.

Now prices are falling fast and it’s time to start to think about adopting this concept if you want to benefit from both the increase in speed it will have on your computer and to stay ahead of the technology curve (not something that we are always used to doing on the Costa Blanca!)

I am talking about Solid State Drives. These things replace (or at least are placed in addition to) your current PC or laptop’s hard drive and have a vast effect on the speed at which your computer is able to access information, programs etc.

SSDs have historically been quite expensive, however the prices have now dropped – I recently bought a 120 GB drive from Media Markt for just 130 euros and after fitting it and installing Windows 8 (yes I know that I have written about how horrible it is but it’s my job to learn it, however much I think it’s badly implemented!) my computer now boots up in just 15 seconds! Now to be fair my computer is very new and it was always fast it used to boot up in less than a minute but 15 seconds is a pretty vast improvement.

The speed at which the computer boots up is not really the best thing about SSDs though ok it’s great to not have to go and make a coffee between pressing the power button and using the mouse for the first time but the real benefit is the day to day use of your com-

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puter. Think about how long you wait for Internet Explorer to load every time you want to use the Internet. If you are into photo manipulation, think about how long Photoshop takes to load every time you want it – it loads on my computer in …well let’s test it... 2.1 seconds!

You see the problem with conventional hard drives is that they are comparatively slow because the information has to be read by the computer from a spinning disk and there are inherent limits to that way of storing and accessing information. The read-head on the hard drive has to physically move to the loca-

tion of the information, wait for the drive to spin round to the right spot and then read the information. With an SSD there is no spinning, no read-heads, the information is just… well there.

Now, of course it’s not as simple as opening up your computer or laptop and pulling out your current hard drive and replacing it with a nice shiny new SSD, you need to be able to (or have access to someone who can) install

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your operating system (Windows usually) and set your computer up again. So it’s not something to be done lightly, however I’m mentioning it here because it has the potential to have a huge boost in the speed of your computer.

If you are convinced, then there are a few things that you need to bear in mind. Firstly, this is only something that will benefit relatively new computers, and by that I mean computers built in the past 5 years with SATA disk technology, older computers simply don’t have the connections for this type of drive.

Also if you do decide to fit an SSD then you should also tweak the settings on your computer to get the best use out of the drive.

Turn off the Disk Deframenter Schedule – defragmentation is something that is particular to conventional hard drives because of the way that information is stored. When using an SSD this is an overhead that is not necessary and the repetitive accessing of the drive could be damaging to your SSD so it’s worth turning it off.

Disable Drive Indexing – again indexing is a technology that has historically been used to speed up access to files stored all over a spinning hard drive. It’s unnecessary on an SSD and again the constant background drive access could be damaging to your SSD, so because it’s sub-optimal and unnecessary it is worth turning off.

There are a bunch of other minor things that are worth doing but are too long to put in this article, so if you decide that you want to give it a go, drop me an email and I can send you the relevant information.

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

Across

mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines? (6)

1. In which form of motorcycle racing do the riders race four

18. See 7

laps around an oval dirt track, typically in a stadium? (8)

20. Which stinging winged insect collects nectar and pollen,

7/18. By what other name is iron pyrite also known? (5,4)

produces wax and honey, and lives in large communities? (3)

8. What name is normally given to a small airport or airfield?

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9. By what much shorter name is the Basque terrorist group

Carpenter? (3,6)

Euskadi ta Askatasuna usually known? (3)

23. The leaves of which low-growing aromatic plant of the

10. Which hill in County Meath was the site in early times of

mint family are used as a culinary herb? (5)

the residence of the high kings of Ireland? (4)

24. To what did Ceylon change its name in 1972? (3,5)

11. Which city is the capital of Iran? (6)

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1. Which private eye was played on screen in the 1970s by

for his Diary that describes events such as the Great Plague

actor Richard Roundtree? (5)

and the Fire of London? (6,5)

2. The tympanic membrane is the medical name for what? (7)

14. According to Daniel Defoe, what was the surname of the

3. Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O’Malley Armstrong is the

character who was castaway on a remote island? (6)

real name of which British-born singer-songwriter? (4)

17. Which volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons is used

4. Ponta Delgada is the capital of which group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Portugal? (6) 5. In Scandinavian mythology, who was the supreme god and creator, the god of victory and the dead?

(5) 6. By what surname was the ‘song and dance’ man who was originally named Frederic Austerlitz, better known? (7) 7. A prancing horse on a yellow shield is the emblem of which motor manufacturer? (7) 12. What name is given to a person who makes a will? (7) 13. What is the name given to the day of religious observance and abstinence from work? (7) 15. Which is the highest mountain in Wales? (7) 16. What was the surname of the writer who created the sinister Chinese criminal genius Fu Manchu? (6) 17. See 13 Across 19. What was the title of 10CC’s first British top 10 hit single? (5) 21. Which British nobleman ranks above a viscount and below a marquis? (4)

Solutions to last month’s crossword Across: 1 Antipope, 7/4 Machu Picchu, 8 Carbuncle, 9 OMD, 10 Talc, 11 Chaser, 13 Fossil, 17 Vacuum, 18 Boer, 20 Ace, 22 Debugging, 23 Lease, 24 Internet.

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Aries 21 March - 19 April The work situation from earlier in the year has gotten you a bit frustrated with the future you expected. Take time to listen to others around you and get their advice on what to do next. This is not a time for rash decisions, but a time for making plans.

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Remember that others are not trying to get in your way. You are the only one that can get in your own way. If you want something, go and get it.

Gemini 21 May - 21 June After a few relationship crises, you might be feeling drained. To bounce back, realize you can only change what you can change, and the rest you need to let go. Spend time alone to make sure you can fully release any expectations of the future.

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Cancer 22 June - 22 July People around you begin to tell you what they like about you. While you’re used to being the person who shares compliments, this is a welcome event. Thank everyone for their kind words.

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Leo 23 July - 22 August As the sunny days grow, you find you’re feeling restless. Even though you know that work is someplace you want to be, you feel like taking a day off. Go for it.

Virgo 23 August - 22 September A relationship that is close to you has a few challenges. But because you take time to talk immediately, this rough patch doesn’t last long.

Learn from your mistakes on this one

Scorpio 24 October - 21 November Even though you’re not a person that likes to take long vacations, this is the year to do it, Scorpio. Take some time off this month or start planning a vacation this month. You need a rest

Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December A family member needs you right now, more than you realize. By taking the time to listen to them and to ask them questions, you’ll find out what you can do. You need to reach out more.

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Creativity abounds for you in May of 2013, Capricorn. You feel as though you have a lot of ideas that will benefit others. Make sure you’re sharing these ideas so others can change their lives too.

The time has come for you to rest, Aquarius. This month, focus on getting more sleep than you normally would and doing things at a slower pace. When you rest, you will have more energy in the future

Pisces 19 February - 20 March You might find you’re working harder than ever at the office. Try to balance this effort with time by yourself to ensure you’re not burning out. But keep up the hard work

You’ve got to be joking Installing a Carpet A carpet layer had just finished installing carpet for a lady. He stepped out for a smoke, only to realize he'd lost his cigarettes.

In the middle of the room, under the carpet, was a bump. ''No sense pulling up the entire floor for one pack of smokes,'' he said to himself. He proceeded to get out his hammer and flattened the hump.

As he was cleaning up, the lady came in. ''Here,'' she said, handling him his pack of cigarettes. ''I found them in the hallway.'' ''Now,'' she said, ''if only I could find my parakeet.

HORSE RACING A champion jockey is about to enter an important race on a new horse. The horse's trainer meets him before the race and says, ''All you have to remember with this horse is that every time you approach a jump, you have to shout, 'ALLLLEEE OOOP!' really loudly in the horse's ear. Providing you do that, you'll be fine.''

The jockey thinks the trainer is mad but promises to shout the command. The race begins and they approach the first hurdle. The jockey ignores the trainer's ridiculous advice and the horse crashes straight through the center of the jump.

They carry on and approach the second hurdle. The jockey, somewhat embarrassed, whispers 'Aleeee ooop' in the horse's ear. The same thing happens--the horse crashes straight through the center of the jump.

At the third hurdle, the jockey thinks, ''It's no good, I'll have to do it,'' and yells, ''ALLLEEE OOOP!'' really loudly. Sure enough, the horse sails over the jump with no problems.

This continues for the rest of the race, but due to the earlier problems the horse only finishes third.

TWO FOOLS GOING FLYING Two morons stand on a cliff with their arms outstretched.

One has some budgies lined up on each arm, the other has parrots lined up on his arms.

After a couple of minutes, they both leap off the cliff and fall to the ground.

Laying next to each other in intensive care at the hospital, one moron says to the other, "I don't think much of this budgie jumping."

The other moron replies, "Yeah, I'm not too keen on this paragliding either."

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