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February 2012 No, 92

Marriage in Spain Everything you need to know in this month’s Legal Jargon article

Find out how to make a doctors appointment online with Bluemoon Solutions Lovely Valentine’s meals for you to get your teeth into!

2012 Double page Sporting Guide

AREAS WE COVER Gran Alacant, Santa Pola, La Marina, Torrevieja, La Siesta, San Luis, Quesada, Rojales, Orihuela Costa, Mar Menor

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Inside this month’s magazine History of Valentine’s Day and Leap Year Some info on the most romantic month of the year! p4

Legal Jargon Find out how to get married in Spain p6

Inspektar Gadget Brings you some very unromantic gifts! p12

Food Fix Loving food all round! p16

Out and About Murcia - A city full of surprises p20

2012 Sports Guide A double page p22

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ebuary is the most romantic and loving month of the year (for some!). So in this months issue we have jam packed it with lovey dovey treats.

You may be hoping for a proposal on the 14th, if you are one of the lucky few to get your way this Valentine’s Day, we have a detailed article on marriage in Spain.

Planning a romantic meal in? Well take a look at this months Food Fix feature, all about delicious Valentine’s Day meals.

Maybe you are thinking about having a romantic weekend away, if so we have a feature on Murcia City, which is full of surprises!

If all the romantic lovey dovey stuff is not for you then Inspektar Gadget has a few tricks up his sleeve to keep you entertained.

We also have a double page special of this years sporting events.

Peter Singh (top dog psychologist) has a great article in this month about doggy rasicm.

And of course we have all the usual goodies, caption competion spot the ball, crossword, horoscopes and a double page of jokes.

In Gear

The Editor

The new Citroen DS5 p26

Bluemoon Solutions How to make a doctor’s appointment online p28

Also in this issue Top five ways to look and feel better - p10 Fashion Trends - p14 Primrose, a feeling of spring - p18 Doggy Racism - p24 You’ve got to be joking! - p30 Spot the Ball - p 33

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Love is in the air

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As it is Valentine’s Day this month and also a leap year (when women are allowed to propose to men!) we find out the history of the days plus few fun facts!

History of Valentines Day

The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery.

But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?

Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men — his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first "valentine" greeting himself.

While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed "From your Valentine," an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a

sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial — which probably occurred around 270 A.D — others claim that the Christian church may have decided to celebrate Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to "Christianize" celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Houses were ritually cleansed by sweeping them out and then sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called

spelt throughout their interiors. Lupercalia, which began at the ides of February, February 15, was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.

To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at the sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would then sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification.

The boys then sliced the goat's hide into strips, dipped them in the sacrificial blood and took to the streets, gently slapping both women and fields of crops with the goat hide strips. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed being touched with the hides because it was believed the strips would make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in

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a big urn. The city's bachelors would then each choose a name out of the urn and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage. Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman "lottery" system for romantic pairing was deemed un-Christian and outlawed.

Later, during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February — Valentine's Day — should be a day for romance. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting, which was written in 1415, is part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England. Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois.

In Great Britain, Valentine's Day began to be popularly celebrated around the seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By the end of the century, printed cards began to replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one's feelings was discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine's Day greetings.

According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.)

Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women.

Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages (written Valentine's didn't begin to appear until after 1400), and the oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum. The first commercial Valentine's Day greeting cards produced in the U.S. were created in the 1840s by Esther A. Howland. Howland, known as the Mother of the Valentine, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colourful pictures known as "scrap."

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History of Leap Year What is a leap year?

A leap year is a year in which one extra day has been inserted at the end of February. A leap year consists of 366 days, whereas other years, called common years, have 365 days.

The extra day, the 29 February, is the 60th day of a leap year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 306 days remaining.

When is the next Leap Year?

This year!

Why is it called a Leap Year?

Hundreds of years ago the leap year day had no recognition in English law. The day was 'leapt over' and ignored, hence the term 'leap year'.

Why do we have a Leap Day? The 29 February is known as a leap day and it is added to the calendar during a leap year. This extra day is added every four years to bring the solar year of 365¼ days into line with the calendar year of 365 days.

A Leap Day Tradition The one day of the year on which, traditionally, women can propose to men. It was considered that as the day also had no legal status, it was reasonable to assume that tradition had no status, so women took advantage of this and proposed to the man they wanted to marry.

A law once existed in Scotland forbidding a man to refuse a proposal

made to him. Punishment for such an offence was a large fine.

This tradition goes back to an old Irish legend concerning St. Patrick and St. Bridget in the 5th Century.

In the 5th century, a nun by the name of St. Bridget, petitioned St. Patrick on behalf of all women in that they have a more active role in choosing their husbands. As a result of this request, women were allowed to propose to men once every four years.

Leap Day Superstition In Scotland it is thought unlucky to be born on a Leap Year’s Day. Interesting Fact about Leap Years You can work out which year will be a year by dividing the year by 4.

Years which are evenly divisible by 4, such as 2004 and 2008 are leap years. However, there are some exceptions in century years.

A century year, that is, a year which ends in two zeroes 1800, 1900, 2000, etc., is not a leap year unless it is also evenly divisible by 400.

This means that the year 2000 was a leap year and 2400 will also be one, but 1800 and 1900 were not leap years.

A person born on February 29 may be called a "leapling" or a "leaper".

Facts about Valentine’s Day and Leap Year ●Many believe the 'X' symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldn't write their names signed in front of a witness with an 'X.' The 'X' was then kissed to show their sincerity. ●Girls of medieval times ate bizarre foods on St. Valentine's Day to make them dream of their future spouse. ●In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned onto their sleeves for one week for everyone to see.

This was the origin of the expression "to wear your heart on your

sleeve." ●Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in the late 1800's. ● Red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. ●It was the ancient Egyptians who first figured out that the solar year and the man-made calendar year didn't always match up. ●According to astrologers, those born under the sign of Pisces on February 29 have unusual talents and personalities reflecting their special status.

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Marriage in Spain

Marriage Formalities in Spain If you wish to get married in Spain, the first step is to contact the relevant authority in the place you are planning to get married, whether it be the town hall, registry office, district court or religious authority.

They will be able to inform you of the documents they will require from you. This information is not given out by your local consulate, although you will need to visit them for some of the documentation.

Civil Marriages Applications for civil marriages must be made to the Civil Registry, District Court, or Town Hall in the place where the marriage is to be celebrated. As it may take some time to get an appointment, and the paperwork to be processed, it is important that you make contact with them at the earliest date possible. They will tell you what documentation they require.

Religious Marriages Requirements for religious marriages vary according to the denomination and area in which an applicant lives; they will then be asked for a variety of documents.

Please consult with the relevant authority for information on these. Religious marriages are recognized as legal under Spanish law, but to obtain an official marriage certificate, the marriage must subsequently be registered with the local civil authorities. Therefore, it is very important to confirm that the officiator of the marriage is licensed to marry and to establish arrangements for the subsequent registration. Make sure you ask if the officiator will register the marriage on your behalf or whether they will provide you with the paperwork to do so yourselves.

Legalisation/Apostille of Documents and Translations Legalisation is the official confirmation that a signature, seal or stamp on a UK public document is genuine, however, it does not authenticate the content. This is usually required by the authorities before they will allow UK documents to be used for official purposes.

All the documents required by the authorities will need to be translated, word for word. We advise you to contact an official registered translator (traductor jurado), who is registered with the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – a full list can be seen on the webpage of the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación. Consulates can also recommend this type of translators who are local to your area.

This translation and legalization of documents will cost – so make sure that when making enquiries, one of them is the price.

If you need any guidance or someone to help point you in the right direction, why not give Professional Business Support a call on 966 923 963.

Top Venues for getting married in Spain Finca Lo De Die Alicante - Finca Lo De Die An eighteenth century farm surrounded by a large and beautiful garden.

Murcia - Restaurante Area Playa Get married on the beach and have the reception on a terrace facing the sea.

Valencia - El Most If you want a stylish and elegant wedding this is the place for you.

Hacienda Atalaya Alta Sevilla - Hacienda Atalaya Alta A quiet rural finca with vast grounds.

Certificates and Paperwork Below is a list of certificates which may be required by the relevant authorities in Spain in order for you to get married here. You may find it useful to phone ahead and check with your consulate what paperwork you will need to take with you.

Passport and NIE/residencia Certificate of Marital Status Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) Consular Registration Certificate Consular Certificate of Nationality Divorce/Death/Marriage/Deed Poll Certificate Birth Certificate (up to date type, check with consulate) Town Hall Registration Certificate (Empadronamiento)

Barcelona - Turo de Sol A finca with a spacious 50,000m2 dedicated to catering for weddings.

Madrid - Molino de Manto A beautiful eighteeth century windmill with a river running straight through.

Madrid - Finca El Olivar A elegant modernized finca to cater for all needs.

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Top five ways to look and feel better this year With February well under way and your New Year resolutions probably already slipping, now’s the time to think again about how you can make yourself look and feel better in 2012

Here are our top five suggestions –

Watchers so you can go along to a few of their sessions, too.

Give up smoking

Get a health check Most of us wait until something is wrong before going to the doctor, but this could mean you miss out on an important early diagnosis.

There are lots of diseases that show no signs in the early stages that, if caught early, are far easier to treat.

Medcare Well Person Health Checks give you a body MOT. You will get a general health check, blood tests to screen for many diseases and vital screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer.

If any hidden illness is discovered you will be glad to receive early treatment, and if the check proves you are fit and well you will feel even better knowing this.

Sort out a healthy eating plan Carbs are good, fat is bad – or is it the other way round? Low-fat is in, but good fats are, well – good. With so much conflicting advice it is all but impossible to know just what you should be eating to stay fit and well. So take the hard work out of planning a healthy diet this year by getting expert nutrition advice from the Medcare GP. And, if you need to lose weight, Medcare works closely with Weight

There’s no confusion over the health risks of smoking, so if you are still puffing away we only have one question for you – Why? You’ve probably tried to give up but found it too hard to kick the habit on your own. Research shows that people who quit smoking with the help of a medical professional are more likely to stay off the nicotine. So, why not talk to the Medcare GP and make this the year you give up for the very last time.

Polish up your smile A bright, shiny smile not only makes you look and feel happier, it makes you look younger, too. As we age our teeth darken and yellow, losing their youthful whiteness. But there is no need to put up with a dingy smile as a professional teeth whitening treatment from your dentist can restore your former gleam. Book a free smile consultation with the Medcare dentist and make 2012 the year you shine.

Get a new look If a new hairstyle just doesn’t cut it this year, cosmetic treatments or surgery could be for you. Iron out wrinkles and smooth away frown lines with facial filler or Botox treatments. Or, what about a facelift to restore lost youth, or a tummy tuck or liposuction to rid yourself of that unwanted fat that dieting just won’t shift.

Then there’s breast surgery – enhancement, reduction or lifting, rhinoplasty to change the shape of the nose you’ve always hated, plus loads of other treatments. As long as you seek proper medical advice and get a referral to a good surgeon, cosmetic surgery today is safe and effective. Do make sure only a qualified and registered doctor administers cosmetic treatments and always see your GP for a referral to a surgeon. Why not book a free appointment with Medcare for treatments, referrals and advice.

Call Medcare today to make sure 2012 is the year you look and feel your best.

Medcare is the only British GP service on the Costa Blanca. In addition to full GP surgery, Medcare offers a wide range of healthcare services in English including dental, cosmetic treatments, osteopathy, podiatry and specialist diabetes care. Details of all Medcare's services are available at www.medcarespain.com or call 966 860 258 or email doctors@medcarespain.com

Home Remedies Chapped Lips

There are different methods one could use when considering ways on how to cure dry lips.

One of the most effective chapped and dry lips remedies involves a routine of exfoliating and moisturizing the lips. Exfoliation must be done by gently rubbing the lips. You can also make use of a soft toothbrush or cloth. It is important not to pick the dry and dead skin from the surface of the lips as this can cause bleeding. After exfoliation, the lips must be moisturized using a moisturizer or balm.

For a treatment using natural ingredients try massaging the lips with a mixture of milk cream, lime juice and rose water helps to keep the lips nourished and moisturized.

Honey is also a nourishing natural substance that prevents drying of the lips.

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Why you should’t cut out carbs Ditching potatoes, pasta and bread is one of the most common weightloss strategies, which has become popular due to diet plans such as Atkins and South Beach. But carbohydrates actually provide fewer calories per gram than fat, protein or alcohol and according to recommendations from the Food Standards Agency on good health, should make up approximately 50 percent of our daily calorie intake.

Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy, and are quickly and easily converted to blood glucose, the body cells’ preferred source of fuel. In particular, the brain must have glucose as a source of energy.

The brain will not use other sources of energy except in the extreme case of starvation, in which ketone bodies (from the breakdown of body fat) are used by the brain. The body cannot store a large amount of carbohydrate; there is only a short supply available as glycogen in the liver and muscle. Therefore, carbohydrates must be supplied on a regular basis.

“The problem is not that carbohydrates are bad”, says weight-management expert Sarah Russell, “it’s just that we tend to eat too much of them!” Foods such as pasta, bread, pizza, cakes and cereal bars are quick, easy and readily available as convenience foods, leading us to consume far more than we need. Cutting them out sometimes brings about rapid weight loss, but is not the long-term answer for a healthy, balanced diet.

It's also what you add to the carbohydrates that bump up the calories.

For example, the margarine or butter we put on the bread and the cream or cheese sauces we add to pasta.

The Solution Instead of cutting out potatoes, rice, pasta and bread altogether, simply go for smaller portions — no bigger than your fist — and spread them out through the day. This will help keep your blood-sugar levels steady and hunger at bay. Aim for more variety as well; for example oats for breakfast, sandwich for lunch and a rice salad for dinner, and balance it out with plenty of protein, fruit, salad and vegetables.

Also, if you need to lose weight, cut down on the added fats (margarine, cream or cheese sauce), not the carbs.

To beat hunger pangs, lose weight and stay healthy, try these healthy carb tips: • Substitute bran flakes for frosted flakes • Substitute whole wheat bread for regular white bread • Substitute rice cakes for cereal/granola bar • Substitute wholegrain/whole wheat baguette for French bread • Substitute wholewheat pasta for regular pasta • Substitute brown rice for regular white rice • Add wheatgerm and oats to your cereal • Add chopped fruit to your cereal, salads and stews

Have a little bit of Faith

Hi, I´ve been in the Hair and Beauty industry for 27 years and gained a lot of experience from teaching in colleges in the U.K, working for a large Hair colour company and working in different countries around the world with different hair and skin types.

My job, as well as giving technical advise to professionals is to source and learn about the latest products for the hair and beauty industry in Spain.

The Spanish climate has a different effect on hair and skin than the English one.

Most people need to be using more hydrating products on their hair and skin, to add moisture where it has dried out from the sun and help smooth fine lines.

There are many creams available that do this but the effect is not enough for most people and many people here talk about having a face lift, which is a very big decision.

There is a more gentle alternative.

One of the latest products in the beauty industry to take the U.K by storm is called Faith Lift and is a totally organic non surgical facelifting system. It consists of a skin tightening mask that will help to physically lift sagging skin, can be applied by a beautician in the salon and can be bought from salons to use at home. The effect is instant and amazing; it plumps out fine lines and has a lifting effect on the skin, which will last a couple of days. If you use it once a week, and the aftercare everyday, then the effect can be maintained and it can carry on lifting after the treatment. Best of all it´s totally safe and non invasive.

If you would like any advice or information on which salons offer this service and sell the products or advice on hair or skin problems then please call Caroline Biggs on 966725710 or email kcihairproducts@hotmail.com K.C.I Hair and Beauty Warehouse - Guardamar del Segura

Home Remedies Common Cold

A number of home remedies can be made to help the syptomns of the common cold. See below: •Boil cloves of garlic and consume as a soup. The antiseptic and antispasmodic nature of garlic mitigates the discomfort. The oil in the garlic can also open up the airways.

•Ginger tea, mixed with honey and drunk hot, provides soothing relief to the throat and clears the feeling of heavy headedness.

•The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric can help ease the symptoms of a cold. It is best to consume a hot glass of turmeric and ginger mixed in milk, before retiring for the night.

•Steam inhalation is an effective home remedy for coughing and headaches.The vapors inhaled cause a discharge of the mucus, helping clear congestion.

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for all the non romatics out there this valentine’s day, keep yourseves busy with these great gadgets inspekta gadget has found this month.

Light my fire banobasket If you get bored on the loo this is the perfect gift to buy yourself. The net will fit anywhere around your bathroom so you can position it perfectly. Includes 3 balls for hours of toilet fun! Only 12.00€ yoquierounodeesos.com

Hand SCANner Once you buy this revolutionary scanner you will wonder how you ever lived without it. From scanning passports, driving lisences, a magazine article you want to email or even your grandmas best recipie this is the easiet scanner to use. You can choose colour or black and white and set the resoultion (up to 600 dpi). 99.00€ yoquierounodeesos.com

Camera lens cup An inventive way to enjoy your morning coffee, this Camera Lens Cup is the perfect gift for any photography nut. Essentially it's a Canon EF 24-105mm camera lens hollowed out and lined with plastic, ready for a steaming cup of tea. Drink at your desk or take it on the move with you - it's got a nifty lens cap lid to stop you from spilling it over your fellow commuters. £14.99 iwantoneofthose.com

magic sakura tree This marvellous little desktop nik-nak makes a great ornament that you can grow yourself. Simply unfold the paper tree, sprinkle on some of the included 'magic water' and wait for the beautiful pink foliage to emerge. It's a real Zen-inducing addition to any stressed-out environment and might even encourage you to compose the odd haiku. iwantoneofthose.com

Sat nag One for the boys, who will think The Sat Nag is the greatest in-car invention since the Sat Nav. Actually no, it's better than a Sat Nav. Even if it's guaranteed to get you nowhere fast, it's one of those jokes that just keeps on giving.iwantoneofthose.com

Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defence, the legendary Swedish Firesteel is the original fire starter.

Being the best, however, means always having to push the envelope. The result is a new generation with an improved striker that makes it even easier to build a fire in any weather, at any altitude. The second generation Swedish Firesteel 2.0 also features a new design, a colour matched lanyard and a built-in emergency whistle. Only 16.00€. yoquierunoideesos.com

Emergency phone charger Never fear, the power is here.There are all sorts of mobile chargers out there, but this is the most compact, ludite friendly and neatly designed one we've ever seen.

Consisting of a sleek blue metal tube, you simply pop in an AA battery and plug into your phone for an extra two hours talk time.

This new version will also charge any iPod. Snappy eh? Great design, excellent idea and as cheap as chips. £8.99 iwantoneofthose.com

TANDEM SPACE HOPPER The classic '70s space hopper has just been made double the fun with this Tandem Space Hopper by WOW Stuff. Hold on tight to this Tandem Space Hopper because as well as the usual bumps you have the other persons bouncing to cope with. £19.99 iwantoneofthose.com

poptastic There are some things in life that you just can't stop yourself from doing, and popping the bubbles on a sheet of bubble wrap is most definitely one of them. We reckon it's nigh on impossible to pass even the smallest scrap of bubble wrap and not want to grab it and squeeze those little bubbles until the make that deeply satisfying 'POP' noise. This compelling, if not addictive, pastime used to be restricted to when you moved house, or someone sensible sent you something in the post. Now fortunately someone with way too much time on their hands, and who obviously wasn't busy designing the new space probe, has come up with an electronic version that fits on your key ring. It's the bubble wrap that never runs out of bubble. Every time you press one of the electronic bubbles, it makes a satisfying popping noise. Bloody ridiculous, but just you try putting it down.iwantoneofthose.com

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Spring / Summer 2012 Trend #1: Floral print. As you might have noticed there were loads of floralprinted items on the runway. Some designers like Blumarine took this trend to the extreme level while others just added it to their collections to make them more feminine and attractive.

Trend #2: Asymmetrical hemlines.

We all like classic but sometimes it seems too boring and we want something different. Designers have offered a lot of new interesting ideas for us to try during Spring/ Summer 2012 season. And one of this is the asymmetrical hemline. Not only dresses come with an asymmetrical hemline. We see plenty of skirts and even jackets cut in the most amazing way possible.

Trend #3: Animal prints. When someone says ‘animal print’ the first thing that comes to our mind is the leopard – the print we love and hate, it’s appealing but it’s been too long with us already. However, some designers still choose it for their collections. Now leopard print is not that one we’re used to. It comes in a variety of colors and the print itself has become smaller and more delicate. Along with leopard we see snakeskin and crocodile skin but other patterns are even trendier – those featuring lizards, cats and birds.

Trend #4: Black-and-white. While black and white tones are the most traditional combination of colors for formal clothing, which isn’t normally very original in design, in the new season everything is going to be different. Black-and-white pieces on the runway were playful, stylish and chic. Girls paraded in feminine cocktail dresses, translucent gowns, leather suits teamed with sexy blouses, etc.

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If you fancy treating your loved one to something special this Valentine’s Day, why not cook them a romantic meal? Take a look at our Valentine’s recipies for some ideas.

Tomato Tarts Valentino Ingredients 400g pack ready rolled puff pastry 225g/8oz mozzarella, sliced 4 slices salami 1 egg beaten fresh oregano, ripped watercress for decoration For the sauce: 2 tbsp sunflower oil

1/2 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tsp sugar salt and freshly ground black pepper

1.First make the tomato sauce. Heat oil in a pan and fry onion and garlic over gentle heat until softened but not brown. Pour over chopped tomatoes and sugar. Bring to bubbling and reduce slightly.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Cool.

2.Place pastry on a work top and unroll flat. Cut out four heart shapes about 10cm/4in across. Discard extra pastry. Spread over the cooled tomato sauce, leaving a rim of 1cm/1/2 in. Top with mozzarella and finish with a slice of salami. Brush egg wash over the exposed edge of the pastry.

3.Bake in a pre-heated oven Gas 6 400F 200C for around 10 minutes, or until pastry is crisp, airy and golden. Serve warm scattered with ripped oregano leaves. Decorate with watercress.

Tomato and Avocado Bruschetta 1.Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F, gas mark 7). Trim the ends off the ciabatta then cut it into 16 slices. Brush each side lightly with 2tbsp olive oil and place on a baking tray in a single layer.

2.Mix the remaining olive oil with the tomatoes and a little seasoning.

Spread on a baking sheet and cook for 10 mins or until the tomatoes are softened.

3.Peel, stone and dice the avocado and toss on the lemon juice to avoid browning.

4.Spoon the tomatoes on the baked bread. Top with the avocado and rocket and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.

Ingredients 1 ready-to-bake ciabatta 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil 250g (9oz) cherry plum tomatoes, halved 2 avocados 1tbsp lemon juice Handful of rocket leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper Balsamic vinegar, to drizzle

Caramelised Balsamic Steak Ingredients 2 lean sirloin, rib-eye or flat-iron steaks For the Balsamic Marinade:30ml/2tbsp good quality balsamic or red wine vinegar 15ml/1tbsp muscovado or dark brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed or 5ml/1tsp garlic purée 1 large sprig freshly chopped rosemary Salt and freshly milled black pepper 5-10ml/1-2tsp mild chilli powder

Chicken with Pesto and Parmasean Ingredients 75g (3oz) Parmesan cheese 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4tsp green pesto sauce 12 fresh basil leaves 3tbsp olive oil

500g (1lb 2oz) baby carrots, halved 2 peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks 1 large red onion, sliced into thin wedges Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1.In a large non-metallic dish, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Place the steaks in the marinade and coat on both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours or, if time allows, overnight, turning once.

2.Remove the steaks from the marinade and cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue according to your preference. (Rare: 2½ minutes on each side, Medium: 4 minutes on each side, Well done: 6 minutes on each side). Set aside to rest on a warm plate.

3.Serve the steaks with sauté mushrooms and onions and potato wedges.

1.Grate the Parmesan cheese and set to one side. Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan oven 170°C, gas mark 5).

2.Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into each chicken breast and open it up. Spread 1tsp of pesto sauce into each one, and share the Parmesan between them. Top with the basil leaves, then close the pockets and secure with cocktail sticks.

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3.Spoon 2tbsp of the olive oil into a roasting pan and add all the vegetables, tossing them to coat. Season with a little salt and black pepper to taste.

4.Arrange the chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle the remaining olive oil over them, and transfer to the oven. Roast for 2530 mins, until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.

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Salmon, Prawn and Dill Fish Cakes Finely grated rind and juice from 1/2 lemon 30ml (2tbsp) fresh chopped dill 15ml (1tbsp) flour 1 medium egg, beaten 50g (2oz) fresh white breadcrumbs Oil for shallow-frying

1.Preheat the oven to 200ºC (gas mark 6).

2.Lay two of the filo pastry sheets out on a flat surface. Stir the spice mix into the Baby leaf salad, dressed to melted butter. Brush a little of the flavoured butter sparingly over one sheet serve and place the other sheet on top.

3.Cut the beetroot into small chunks and place in a bowl. Add the couscous salad, feta and seasoning and mix to combine.

Spoon a quarter of this mixture along 1 of the, short ends of the pastry.

4.Tuck the long edges of the pastry in to enclose the ends of the beetroot mixture,

then start rolling from the short end of the pastry to make a rectangular parcel (like a plump spring roll). Brush the seam with butter to seal. Place onto a non-stick baking tray. Brush the top of the pastry with a little more butter and scatter some cumin seeds over the top.

5.Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a further three parcels. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 mins or until golden brown and crisp. Serve with the dressed salad leaves.

Beetroot and Feta Parcels Ingredients 8 sheets filo pastry (chilled) ½tsp Middle Eastern spice mix 40g butter, melted 180g cooked beetroot 235g pack of Moroccan couscous salad (chilled) 50g feta cheese, cubed 1tsp cumin seeds

Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce Ingredients 2 lamb shanks, about 325g (11oz) each 1tbsp olive oil 4-6 small shallots, peeled and kept whole 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2-3 celery sticks, sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly sliced

2 sprigs of rosemary 150ml (¼ pint) red wine 450ml (¾ pint) lamb or vegetable stock Salt and ground black pepper 410g can butter beans, drained and rinsed 3tbsp redcurrant jelly To serve: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks About 250g (8oz) swede, peeled and cut into chunks Milk and butter, for mashing Half a small, pointed spring cabbage, shredded

Valentines Brownies Ingredients 70g buttery spread, plus extra for greasing 25g dark chocolate (no more than 50% cocoa solids), broken up 1 medium egg, lightly beaten 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 60g golden caster

sugar 25g plain flour, sifted 1 level tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder 6 tbsp half fat crème fraîche 150g fresh raspberries Icing sugar

Chilli Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 75g dark chocolate broken into pieces 4 heaped tsp cocoa powder 4tbsp water 2 medium eggs, separated 1tsp chilli powder 1tbsp caster sugar 12 medium portion cherries

1.Set the oven to gas mark 3/160°C. Put the lamb shanks in a frying pan and brown them all over as best you can, for about 5 mins. Transfer to a casserole dish. Add the oil to the pan, along with the shallots, carrots, celery and garlic. Cover and cook for 5 mins, shaking the pan occasionally.

2.Add rosemary and red wine. Let it reduce for 2 mins.

Pour in the stock. Season and bring to the boil. Pour into the casserole, cover and cook for 2½ hrs.

3.Add the butter beans and

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan160°C/ 350°F/ gas mark 4.

2.Grease and line the base of a heart shaped tin measuring about 9cm.

3.Put the Clover and chocolate in a large bowl over a pan of just-simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Leave for 4-5 minutes to melt, remove from the heat and stir until smooth.

4.Add all the other ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Tip into the tin, levelling the surface. Bake for 25 minutes or until risen and

lemon rind and juice, dill and plenty of salt and ground black pepper.

4. Divide and shape the mixture into four chunky fish cakes.

5. Coat each one in flour, then dip into beaten egg and coat in breadcrumbs. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins.

6. Shallow-fry the fish cakes in hot oil for 3-4 mins on each side until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper, then serve immediately.

redcurrant jelly, and cook for another 30-40 mins.

4.Meanwhile, cook the potatoes and swede together until soft. Drain well, reserving the water for cooking the cabbage. Add some milk, butter and seasoning to the potatoes and swede, then mash well. Cook the cabbage for a few minutes.

5.Serve the lamb shanks with the beans and vegetables in the stock as it is, or pour the stock into a pan over a high heat and reduce it, to thicken it before serving.

firm around the edges but a little soft in the centre. Cool in the tin for 15 minutes. The brownie will continue to cook as it cools.

5.Mix together the crème fraîche and raspberries, lightly crushing the raspberries.

Serve the cooled brownies with a serving of the raspberry crème fraîche

1.Put the chocolate pieces into a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan of gently simmering water until melted.

2.Blend the cocoa powder with the hot water, then add to the chocolate and stir really well until smooth. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

3.Beat the egg yolks and stir into the chocolate mixture. Replace the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water and cook gently for about 5 mins, stir-

ring until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the chilli powder. Taste to check the heat, adding a little more if required.

4.Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then add the caster sugar and whisk again until glossy. Fold through the chocolate mixture using a large metal spoon.

Share between 6 small glasses and top with a cherry. Serve with the remaining cherries.

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Ingredients 225g (8oz) salmon fillet 450g (1lb) potatoes,peeled and cut into even-sized chunks 15g (1/2oz) butter 175g (6oz) large peeled prawns, thawed if frozen

1.Place the salmon fillet in a frying pan and cover with water. Simmer gently until just cooked. Drain well and roughly flake the fish, discarding any skin and bones.

Cover and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a large pan of lightly salted water until tender.

Drain well and mash until smooth with the butter. Cool for 15 mins.

3. Roughly chop the prawns and stir into the mashed potato with the flaked salmon,

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The Primrose - A feeling of Spring The botanical name for primrose is primula, from the primulaceas family of plants, and is derived from the latin word �prima� meaning first.

Primroses are, indeed, the first of the spring flowers. The plant originally came from China but nowadays is popular around the world due to its great variety of colours and delicate perfume. It is easy to find in garden centres as it flowers nearly all year round however, it is in winter and spring that it really looks its best.

There are thirty varieties of primrose, some of which are cultivated as indoor plants but the majority thrive in the garden.

These are the most common varieties: Primula obconica is a sturdy plant. It has large flowers and they grow in groups on small branches. It is able to withstand the heat of summer and sometimes even flowers during this time.

Primula malacoides has the strongest scent. Its flowers are star shaped and appear in winter and continue until April. Its stems are tall and thin and its leaves are very indented. This variety grows well outside until the end of spring.

Primula vulgaris is the hardiest of all the varieties and copes especially well with low temperatures. It is a small plant, maximum size 15 cm, and its flowers are very distinctive with short stems. It is ideally suited to sunny terraces.

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Information and Facts All primroses have abundant foliage with heart shaped leaves which have a wrinkled texture. The leaves grow in a star shape with the flowers growing in the centre. Depending on the variety of plant they can grow up to 40cm high and can be many colours, including yellow, purple, orange, red, pink and white. All varieties possess a pleasant, sweet aroma.

Primroses need well drained soil where no puddles form. Watering should be continuous to ensure that the compost is always damp. It is essential that the plants are in the sunlight so that they retain their flowers for the longest time possible.

They can withstand the cold winter weather and by constant dead heading, new flowers will continually bloom. It is important to use a fertilizer rich in potassium when the plant is flowering as well as a slow release feed when planting.

The primrose is susceptible to various infestations, black fly, caterpillars, red spider and fungi but with adequate treatment they soon recover. Puddles of water around the plants can make them die, as can too dry a soil.

Sowing time is between May and September, their germination is 20 days at 12 to 15 degrees and cool temperatures are favorable when the plant is young.

The primrose is a plant which will provide colour and perfume to your garden, demanding little attention in return.

The Legend of the Primrose There is an amusing legend concerning the primrose plant. One day the apostle Paul, the heavenly doorkeeper who mans the gates of Heaven, was very tired and dozed off. He didn’t notice when his keys slipped from his hands and flew down to Earth. Upon waking a little later, he saw that his gold keys were lying on the ground, and immediately sent an angel after them. The angel brought them back, but in the place where the heavenly keys had rested, there were now primroses growing.

Here is another legend that was told in Greece. There once lived a young man who wished to learn everything there was to know.

Painstakingly, step by step, he studied the mysteries of nature, laboring to comprehend the structures of the land, water, and living things that make up our world. A time came when Earth held no more secrets for him. He knew more than all the wise men of the world together. So he looked into the sky and saw the stars, of which he knew nothing. He resolved to travel directly to them. But in order to do this, he must forge golden keys to open the gates of heaven. When the youth had finished making them, he climbed to the highest mountain and began his ascent to the center of the Universe. He rose higher and higher, and the stars whispered to him: “You must forget everything! You will never see the Earth again! You must forget your mother!” The young man could endure this no longer, and fell from the heavenly road. When he regained consciousness, he saw that he was lying in a forest glade, and in his hand he held, instead of a golden key, a crushed flower that he did not recognize. This was the primrose plant.

Primrose plant is used in food. All kinds of beverages and teas are made from dried plants, its young leaves work beautifully in spring salads, and relishes can be made from its roots.

Vulcanologists have discovered the most interesting and vitally important use for the primrose. Specialists have observed that certain primroses open up their petals as if by command before a volcanic eruption. It is as if they were signaling: “Danger! The volcano has awakened”

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Murcia

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Murcia, Spain has roughly 300,000 inhabitants and lies 75km south of Alicante which is about 30km west of Torrevieja.

The city of Murcia can be reached via the national road E15 from Alicante. You can also arrive in this interesting city by bus or train.

Embedded in between the mountains of the Sierra de Orihuela and the Cresta de Gallo lies the city which, due to its large and sophisticated watering system, is famous for the mouth watering fruit and vegetables it produces.

From a tourist point of view, Murcia offers a huge amount of interesting places to visit as the history of the city goes back to the year 800, when it was originally founded. Amongst the famous visiting points for any traveller is the Cathedral de Santa Maria. Finished in the 15th century, the cathedral is Murcias most impressive monument.

The city is divided by the Segura River and is known for its beautiful Baroque Cathedral, Almudi Palace and the castle of Monteagudo (where the Arab influence can be well appreciated), a fortress from the 11th c., the Market de Veronicas, the Malecon Garden, the University of Murcia, the Casino (A Murcian institution in Calle TraperĂ­a its ballroom is decorated in the style of Luis 15th), and the Museum Ramon Gaya, which was inaugurated in 1990 when the artist was 82 years old, and also includes other works of art from other artists.

Ramon Gaya was influenced by famous artists such as Vazquez and Rembrandt, to give you an idea of the intensity of his work.

The cathedral, which is located at the plaza del Cardinal Belluga, just next to the river, has different entrance doors, all of which have their own treasure.

The main entrance, called Puerta Del Perdon, the north door, Portada De Las Cadenas and the Portada De Los Apostoles, lead you into the impressive Capilla Mayor (Chappel) decorated with lots of gold. When you take a tour around the Cathedral of Murcia, make sure you visit the museum inside the cathedral, where many more details are explained.

Right outside the Cathedral you will find the city hall and the Palacia Episcopal, the residency of the Bishop of Murcia. The variety of museums, from the archeological to the museum for water systems, the science museum, to the museo de bellas Artes which shows art from Ballester and Gaya amongst others, means there is something of interest for every visitor.

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.Murcia is the perfect city for strolling around (and a terrible one to drive in, with very complicated one-way systems and crowded carparks). Everything worth seeing is within walking distance. The most famous commercial streets are Trapería, Platería and la Avda. Alfonso X el Sabio. The Paseo del Malecón near the River Segura is also a pleasant walk out of the city and then back again.

Churches and Convents worth visiting include: Santa Ana church, San Andrés church, San Miguel church. San Nicolás church; San Juan de Dios church and museum, Las Agustinas monastery is just 5km away.

Nuestra Sra. de la Fuensanta sanctuary has great views of the city.

Shopping: The most typical things to buy to eat in Murcia are meat pies (including deer pie) from Bonache (in the pretty Plaza de las Flores - Flowers square). Shops in the Trapería and Platería are also worth a look. The Verónicas market is good for famous Murcian market-garden products, fish and seafood.

On the outskirts of the city you will find two very large shopping centres, IKEA and the Real Murcia football stadium.

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GOLF THE MASTERS (Augusta, Apr 5-8) US OPEN (San Francisco, Jun 14-17) THE OPEN (Royal Lytham, Jul 19-22) USPGA (South Carolina, Aug 9-12) RYDER CUP (Illinois, Sep 28-30)

TENNIS FRENCH OPEN (Paris, May 27 - Jun 10) WIMBLEDON (Jun 25 - Jul 8) US OPEN (New York, Aug 27 - Sep 9)

CRICKET PAKISTAN V ENGLAND 3rd Test (Dubai) Feb 3-7 1st ODI (Abu Dhabi) Feb 13 2nd ODI (Abu Dhabi) Feb 15 3rd ODI (Abu Dhabi) Feb 18 4th ODI (Abu Dhabi) Feb 21 1st T20 (Dubai) Feb 23 2nd T20 (Dubai) Feb 25 3rd T20 (Abu Dhabi) Feb 27 SRI LANKA V ENGLAND 1st Test (Galle ) Mar 26-30 2nd Test (Colobo) Apr 3-7 ENGLAND V WEST INDIES 1st Test (Lord’s) May 17-21 2nd Test (Tr Bridge) May 25-29 3rd Test (Edgbaston) Jun 7-11 1st ODI (Rose Bowl) Jun 16 2nd ODI (The Oval) Jun 19 3rd ODI (Headingely) Jun 22 1st T20 (Trent Bridge) Jun 24 ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA 1st ODI (Lord’s) Jun 29 2nd ODI (The Oval) Jul 1 3rd ODI (Edgbaston) Jul 4 4th ODI (Durham) Jul 7 5th ODI(Old Trafford) Jul 10 ENGLAND V S AFRICA 1st Test (The Oval) Jul 19-23 2nd Test (Headingley) Aug 2-6 3rd Test (Lord’s) Aug 16-20 1st ODI (Cardiff) Aug 24 2nd ODI (Rose Bowl) Aug 28 3rd ODI (The Oval) Aug 31 4th ODI (Lord’s) Sep 2 5th ODI (Trent Bridge) Sep 5 1st T20 (Durham) Sep 8 2nd T20 (Old Trafford) Sep 10 3rd T20 (Edgbaston) Sep 12 WORLD TWENTY20 England V TBC (Colombo) Sep 21 England V India (Colombo) Sep 23 Final (Colombo) Oct 7 INDIA V ENGLAND (4 Tests) Nov - Dec

Sporting Guide LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS Opening Ceremony Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Beach Volley Boxing Canoeing Cycling BMX Cycling Road Cycling Track Diving Equestrian Fencing Football Gymnastics

Jul 27 Jul 27 - Aug 3 Aug 3 - Aug 12 Jul 28 - Aug 5 Jul 28 - Aug 12 Jul 28 - Aug 9 Jul 28 - Aug 12 Jul 29 - Aug 11 Aug 8 - Aug 10 Jul 28 - Aug 1 Aug 2 - Aug 7 Jul 29 - Aug 11 Jul 28 - Aug 9 Jul 28 - Aug 5 Jul 25 - Aug 11 Jul 28 - Aug 12

Handball Hockey Judo Modern Pentathlon Mountain Biking Rowing Sailing Shooting Swimming Synchronised Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Waterpolo Weightlifitng Wrestling Closing Ceremony

FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GP (Melbourne, Mar 18) MALAYSIAN GP (Kuala Lumpur, Mar 25) CHINESE GP (Shanghai, Apr 15) BAHRAIN GP (Sakhir, Arp 22)

SPANISH GP (Catalunya, May 13) MONACO GP (Monte Carlo, May 27) CANADIAN GP (Montreal, Jun 10) EUROPEAN GP (Valencia, Jun 24) BRITISH GP (Silversone, Jul 8)

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FOOTBALL

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2nd rd 1st leg Feb 14, 15, 21,22 2nd rd 2nd leg Mar 6, 7, 13, 14 Qrt-final 1st leg Mar 27, 28 Qrt-final 2nd leg Apr 3, 4 Semi-final 1st leg Apr 17, 18 Semi-final 2nd leg Apr 24, 28 Final (Munich) May 19 EUROPA LEAGUE 2nd rd 1st leg Feb 14, 16 2nd rd 2nd leg Feb 22, 23 3rd rd 1st leg Mar 8 3rd 2nd leg Mar 15 Qrt-final 1st leg Mar 29 Qrt-final 2nd leg Apr 5 Final (Bucharest) May 9 5th rd Qrt-final Semi-final Final Final

FA CUP Feb 18 Mar 17 Apr 14, 15 May 5 CARLING CUP Feb 26

PLAY-OFFS Championship Play-off League One Play-off League Two Play-off

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2012-13 SEASON Football League Aug 19 Premier League Aug 25 tbc

for the Year!!

THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL GROUP STAGE Grp A Poland v Greece Jun 8 Grp A Russia v Czech Rep Jun 8 Grp B Holland v Denmark Jun 9 Grp B Germany v Portugal Jun 9 Grp C Spain v Italy Jun 10 Grp C Rep of Ire v Croatia Jun 10 Grp D France v England Jun 11 Grp D Ukraine v Sweden Jun 11 Grp A Greece v Czech Rep Jun 12 Grp A Poland v Russia Jun 12 Grp B Denmark v Portugal Jun 13 Grp B Holland v Germany Jun13 Grp C Italy v Croatia Jun 14 Grp C Spain v Rep or Ire Jun 14 Grp D Ukraine v France Jun 15

GERMANY GP (Hockenheim, Jul 22) HUNGARIAN GP (Budapest, Jul 29) BELGIAN GP (Spa, Sep 2) ITALIAN GP (Monza, Sep 9) SINGAPORE (Singapore, Sep 23)

Grp D Sweden v England Jun 15 Grp A Greece v Russia Jun 16 Grp A Czech Rep v Poland Jun 16 Grp B Portugal v Holland Jun 17 Grp B Denmark v Germany Jun 17 Grp C Croatia v Spain Jun 18 Grp C Italy v Rep of Ire Jun 18 Grp D Sweden v France Jun 19 Grp D England v Ukraine Jun 19 QUARTER FINALS 1 Grp A winner v Grp B r/up Jun 21 2 Grp B winner v Grp A r/up Jun 22 3 Grp C winner v Grp D r/up Jun 23 4 Grp D winner v Grp C r/up Jun 24 SEMI FINALS Winner Q/F 1 v Winner Q/F 3 Jun 27 Winner Q/F v Winner Q/F 4 Jun 28 FINAL (Olympic Stadium, Kiev) Jul 1 JAPANESE GP (Suzuka, Oct 7) KOREN GP (Yeongam, Oct 14) INDIAN GP (Delhi, Oct 28) ABU DHABI GP (Yas Marina, Nov 8) UNITED STES GP (Austin, Nov 18) BRAZILIAN GP (Sao Paulo, Nov 25)

ENGLAND Holland (h) friendly Moldova (a) WC qual Ukraine (h) WC qual San Marino (h) WC qual Poland (a) WC qual Sweden (a) friendly

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AFRICAN NATIONS CUP Gabon / Guinea Jan 21 - Feb12

RUGBY UNION

SIX NATIONS France v Italy Scotland v England Ireland v Wales France v Ireland Italy v England Wales v Scotland England v Wales Ireland v Italy Scotland v France Ireland v Scotland Wales v Italy France v England England v Ireland Italy v Scotland Wales v France

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OTHER DATES Heineken Cup Final Aviva Prem Final S Africa v England S Africa v England S Africa v England England v Fiji England v Australia England v S Africa England v N Zealand

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Doggy Racism This month top dog psychologist Peter Singh comes to the defence of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Racism! Itʼs an ugly word. With uglier thoughts!

It brings together feelings of ʻthem and usʼ. It also carries with it little empathy.

Itʼs ignorance of the highest order. We all have feelings and we all bleed the same blood, regardless of colour or nationality. Racism causes misery for millions of people around the world and unless we treat other people how we would like to be treated ourselves, it will continue. This ugly word and emotion is not just aimed at humans, it is also very much alive and kicking in the dog world.

Racism towards dogs has been happening for decades and is now at boiling point in the UK. Since the seventies the German Shepherd, Rottweiler and Doberman have all been subject to this disease, but nothing as strong as the current victim, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

I was recently interviewed by a newspaper in the UK on the subject of dog aggression. The paper in question had been running a campaign for weeks, entitled, ʻShop a Dogʼ! This campaign was mostly aimed at Staffordshire Bull Terriers and they wanted it to be ʻlawʼ that this breed should have to wear muzzles in public.

They also asked readers to send in photos of what they thought were banned breeds in their area and in return the sender would win a free mug! They wanted to know my opinion about dog aggression as I rehabilitate aggressive dogs on a regular basis. I mentioned to them during the interview that they were tackling the problem from the wrong angle. Itʼs not about the breed of dog, itʼs about the human behind the dog.

The paper also stated on their website the following, (and before you read this, make sure you are sitting down)! "Whether your dog is a banned type depends on what your dog actually looks like, rather than the breed".

Until people actually wake up and realise that it is about how the human raises the dog, nothing will change. You can go and buy or rescue a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and if you do the wrong things, as in any dog, the dog will become aggressive and may attack.

I have witnessed Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers attacking other dogs and people stand there and laugh. If, on the other hand, the dog in question was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier or a German Shepherd, there would be uproar. Thatʼs not right.

In the United Kingdom at present, you need more paperwork to own a

TV than you do to own a dog! Due to this fact, there are young delinquents owning powerful breed dogs which include Staffordshire Bull Terriers, who donʼt know the first thing about raising a dog properly. They use these dogs as ʻweaponsʼ and to improve their ʻstreet credibilityʼ.

Why not start tackling the root of the problem, which is dealing with the youth and making sure people who own dogʼs are committed to raising a dog correctly, and no, that doesnʼt mean love, love and more love. Somewhere in the relationship has to be discipline and rules, just as it should be with delinquents.

I was walking along Londonʼs Piccadilly a few months ago and was moved to tears as to what I witnessed. There was a homeless person sleeping in a doorway. He had been drinking heavily. A few feet away from him lay his faithful dog. A Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

The dog just lay there, waiting for his owner to wake. This scene I witnessed epitomises dogs. Loyalty to the highest degree, without judgement. I had my camera with me that day. I pondered whether it would be right or wrong of me to photograph this moving scene. My final conclusion was that I had to. After all, a picture can tell a thousand words. Here in Londonʼs metropolis, lay a dog. A dog that many say should be muzzled.

As the many people tried their best to avoid him, he just lay there, showing loyalty, respect, trust and love. That shouldnʼt be muzzled, that should be embraced.

Peter Singh provides one-to-one consultations with dog owners who experience problem behaviour with their pets. Peter, who himself owns five dogs and three cats, also runs monthly dog psychology courses for clients. His philosophy regarding behaviour is uncomplicated and easy to understand - you can check it out at www.thedogyouneed.com Peter has had a 100% success rate with clients in both Spain and the UK. He also provides a relaxing and peaceful mode of travelling with his pet transport business. Check the service out at www.europeanpettrabsport.com

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Citroën DS5 The Citroën DS5 is set for launch in the first quarter of 2012; this is a new phase in the development of the DS line. The innovative and visionary model fits perfectly with the brand's "Créative Technologie" baseline and features even bolder choices in style, architecture, sensations and refinement.

The DS line, comprising the DS3, DS4 and now the DS5, is produced in France and will be sold internationally.

The Citroën DS5 experience is about fully embracing the pleasure of driving an outstanding vehicle.

LÍNEA DIRECTA LAUNCHES AN ON LINE SERVICE OFFERING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH •The service, offered by practising registered lawyers, will advise the company’s customers on Spanish legislation in areas such as housing, consumption, family law, labour law, motoring queries and penal law.

•The service will provide 24 hour assistance in the case of urgent enquiries, the checking and editing of documents and discounts of up to 50% on lawyers’ fees if further action is required.

Línea Directa, market leader in the sale of direct insurance in Spain, has launched an online service offering legal assistance to its customers, which will advise those policyholders purchasing this cover on areas such as housing, consumption, family law, labour law and penal law.

Línea Directa’s new cover, the price of which will be up to 40% more economical than the market average, will answer queries on buying and selling, renting and house renovations.

24-hour assistance for urgent enquiries The service of Legal Assistance for Motorists operates from Monday to Friday from 8am to 10pm. In the case of urgent enquiries, such as emergencies in the home, incidents occurring at night affecting families – including spouses or children – such as theft, credit cards being blocked or unreturned, or damage caused by pets, Línea Directa will offer a service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In both cases, the customer must call 902 400 613 or email atencionjuridica@lineadirecta.es.

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The Jungle Drums Its styling: boasting an audacious body and inspired style, the DS5 is an aerodynamic sculpture that expresses the finest in Citroën expertise.

The intelligence of its design: the Citroën DS5 is an extraordinary vehicle that proposes a new take on the premium segment while combining compact body dimensions with a spacious interior.

Its technologies: it also features the finest Citroën technology, including intelligent traction control, a second-generation lane departure warning system, automatic activation of the high-beam function depending on surrounding traffic, head-up display in colour on a blade, and a reverse parking camera.

Its road performance: like the Citroën DS3 and DS4, the DS5 offers a dynamic yet serene drive in all circumstances. The car's unique road feel gives drivers the feeling that the wheels are at their fingertips.

Its spirit: with its strong emotional content, the Citroën DS5 invites passengers to take part in an amazing onboard experience, with a cockpit-inspired driver's station where dream and reality meet.

The DS5 is the first Citroën fitted with full-hybrid Hybrid4 technology combining the on-road performance of an HDi diesel and the efficiency of electric power. The system provides heady driving pleasure - with 200 bhp, four drive wheels, electric mode in cities, accelerator boost - along with extra low CO2 emissions.

Hybrid4 technology offers several different driving settings. Using the thumb wheel on the central console, drivers choose from one of four modes: Auto, ZEV, 4 Wheel Drive and Sport.

•"Auto" is the default setting. To optimise fuel consumption it automatically handles switches between the fuel engine and the electric motor.

•"ZEV" (for Zero Emission Vehicle) is for driving with the electric motor only, for speeds of up to 60 kmh.

•"4 Wheel Drive" is used when drivers need enhanced grip at low speeds. The front wheels are powered by the internalcombustion engine and the back wheels by the electric motor.

•"Sport" provides extra responsiveness and vitality by making maximum use of the electric motor on top of the fuel engine.

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February 2012 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

How to make a doctor’s Do you ever have to queue for ages to get an appointment with the doctor? Well, I have the answer!

stand for hours in dark, depressing, illness ridden reception halls in the local health centre!

I don’t know about you but every time Liesl (‘er indoors) or I have needed to go to the doctor, the biggest frustration is the fact that we know that we will need to traipse to the medical centre and queue for up to an hour – and that is just to get the appointment to see the doctor!

I thought that I would share my wonderful discovery with you guys.

It’s a pretty big website and does so much more than allow you to book appointments, but today this is the area we are going to focus on.

Like many of the expats here, I am quick to point out to others that the Spanish health system is far superior to that of good old Blighty, but also like most of my country folk, I have just “heard” that and don’t actually know whether it’s true! So this month I decided, (being far from an expert in this topic) that I would look it up. The best data that I could find was from that great online encyclopaedia – Wikipedia Countries’ health services are ranked based on life expectancy, responsiveness (i.e. speed of service) and financial contribution. I’m guessing that my little area of the Costa Blanca didn’t help in the responsiveness factor!

Anyway, overall Spain was ranked number 7 in the world, with the UK coming 18th so it seems, in this case at least, the “jungle drums” were right; it still doesn’t change the fact, that, at least for my family, it’s a right royal pain the rear to get a simple appointment!

You can imagine my joy when I visited a customer, Graham in Gran Alacant, last week and he told me about a website he had found – www.san.gva.es If you have a SIP then you can use this website to book appointments with your local GP. This is all done over the Internet from the comfort of your own home so there is no need to

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So first, you will need your computer, an Internet connection and your SIP card. Fire up your computer and get onto the Internet, once there navigate to www.san.gva.es, you will be shown a page with 3 options (Ciutadania, Professionals, Institucional), you need to click on the Ciutadania after which you will be shown a very busy website the same as (image 1) As you will see there are only two languages for this site (Valencian or Castilliano), so no English I’m afraid. Next you need to click on the second menu item down on the left hand side, titled “Sanitat24: Solicitud de Cita Previa en atención primaria” this will display some hidden options, one of which is “Cita por Internet”, this is the option you need, once you click it you may get a message from your web browser saying that the “content is blocked”, just click to accept that you want to view the blocked content and you will see the same as (image 2).

You are almost there now, just enter your SIP card number in the box under “Número SIP / Número SIP” and your date of birth under the box “Data de naixement / Fecha de nacimiento”. Once done click on

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written by Richard from BlueMoon Solutions

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the button “Validar” to continue.

The website will then confirm the information that the health service have on record, i.e. your name etc. and it will then list any doctors that you are registered to. Just choose the doctor that you want to see and click on the Seleccionar button to continue.

The next page (image 3) displays information about your particular health service (your doctor’s name etc) and allows you to type your requested appointment information. In here just type the date that you would like your appointment on, using the format DD/MM/YYYY. Then enter the time range that you would like to see the available appointments for, so if you want to see what appointments are available from 10am to 11am enter 10:00 in the first box and 11:00 in the second for example, then click on the “Demanar cita” button to view the available slots.

The final screen (image 4) displays the appointments that are available to you, just select the specific appointment time and click “Confirmar cita” to confirm the appointment. If none of the appointments suit

and you would like to check another time or date just click on the “Modificar criteris” to go back to the previous page and enter different information.

Once confirmed a page will be displayed that you can print to take with you to your appointment.

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You’ve got Labels that should be on beer

A Son's Bad Dream

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.

A man goes into his son's room to wish him goodnight. His son is having a nightmare - the man wakes him and asks his son if he is OK? The son replies he is scared because he dreamt that Auntie Susie had died. The father assures the son that Auntie Susie is fine and sends him to bed.

The next day, Auntie Susie dies.

One week later, the man again goes into his son's room to wish him goodnight. His son is having another nightmare - the man again wakes his son. The son this time says that he had dreamt that granddaddy had died. The father assures the son that granddaddy is fine and sends him to bed.

The next day, granddaddy dies.

One week later, the man again goes into his son's room to wish him goodnight. His son is having another nightmare - the man again wakes his son. The son this time says that he had dreamt that daddy had died. The father assures the son that he is OK and sends the boy to bed.

The man goes to bed but cannot sleep because he is so terrified. The next day, the man is scared for his life- he is sure he is going to die.

After dressing he drives very cautiously to work fearful of a collision.

He doesn't eat lunch because he is scared of food poisoning. He avoids everyone for he is sure he will somehow be killed. He jumps at every noise, starts at every movement and hides under his desk.

Upon walking in his front door, he finds his wife. "Good God Dear" he proclaims, "I've just had the worst day of my entire life!

She responds, "You think your day was bad, the milkman dropped dead on the doorstep this morning."

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like an asshole.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell the same boring story over and over again until your friends want to SMASH YOUR HEAD IN. WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your pants.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with other members of the opposite sex without spitting.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may make you think you have mystical Kung Fu powers.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may cause you to roll over in the morning and see something really scary (whose species and or name you can't remember).

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol is the leading cause of inexplicable rug burns on the forehead.

Amazing Anagrams

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter and more handsome than some really, really big guy named FRANZ.

Dormitory - Dirty Room

Alec Guinness - Genuine Class

Evangelist - Evil's Agent

Semolina - Is No Meal

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe you are invisible.

Desperation - A Rope Ends It

The Public Art Galleries - Large Picture Halls, I Bet

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may cause an influx in the time-space continuum, whereby small (and sometimes large) gaps of time may seem to literally disappear.

WARNING: Consumption of alcohol may actually CAUSE pregnancy.

The Morse Code - Here Come Dots Slot Machines - Cash Lost in 'em

A Decimal Point - I'm a Dot in Place

Animosity - Is No Amity

The Earthquakes - That Queer Shake

Mother-in-law - Woman Hitler

Eleven plus two - Twelve plus one

Snooze Alarms - Alas! No More Z's

Farting All The Time

0 to 200 in 6 seconds

Doctor, "What seems to be the problem?"

Patient, "Doc, I've got the farts. I mean I fart all the time," The Doctor nods, "Hmm." Patient, "My farts do not stink and you can't hear them. It's just that I fart all the time. Look, we've been talking here for about 10 minutes and I've farted five times. You didn't hear them and you don't smell them, do you?"

"Hmm," says the Doctor, He picks up his pad and writes out a prescription.

The patient is thrilled "Great doc. This prescription, will it really clear up my farts?"

"No," sighs the Doctor, "The prescription is to clear your sinuses. Next week I want you back here for a hearing test."

Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really pissed.

She told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE !!"

The next morning he got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.

Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, brought the box back in the house.

She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.

Bob has been missing since Friday.

Contradiction - Accord not in it

Generous lawyer A local United Way office realized that the organization had never received a donation from the town's most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute.

"Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to the community in some way?"

The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied, "First, did your research also show that my mother is dying after a long illness, and has medical bills that are several times her annual income?"

Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbled, "Um ... no."

The lawyer interrupts, "or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair?"

The stricken United Way rep began to stammer out an apology, but was interrupted again. "or that my sister's husband died in a traffic accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with three children?!"

The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, said simply, "I had no idea..."

On a roll, the lawyer cut him off once again, "So if I don't give any money to them, why should I give any to you?"

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A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, “Which do you want, son?” The boy takes the quarters and leaves. “What did I tell you?” said the barber. “That kid never learns!” Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store. “Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?” The boy licked his cone and replied, “Because the day I take the dollar, the game is over!”

It's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, and a man makes his way to his seat right at center ice. He sits down, noticing that the seat next to him is empty. He leans over and asks his neighbor if someone will be sitting there. "No" says the neighbor. "The seat is empty." "This is incredible," said the man.

"Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Stanley Cup and not use it?" The neighbor says, "Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first Stanley Cup we haven't been to together since we got married." "Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. That's terrible... But couldn't you find someone else, a friend or relative, or even a neighbor to take the seat?" The man shakes his head. "No,” he says. “They're all at the funeral."

A guy dies and is sent to Hell. Satan meets him, shows him doors to three rooms, and says he must choose one to spend eternity in. In the first room, people are standing in shit up to their necks.

The guy says "no, let me see the next room." In the second room, people are standing with shit up to their noses. Guy says no again. Finally, Satan opens the door to the third room. People are standing with shit up to their knees, drinking coffee and eating danish pastries. The guy says, "I pick this room." Satan says okay and starts to leave, and the guy wades in and starts pouring some coffee. On the way out Satan yells, "O.K., coffee break's over. Everyone back on your heads!"

A guy joins a monastery and takes a vow of silence: he’s allowed to say two words every seven years. After the first seven years, the elders bring him in and ask for his two words. "Cold floors," he says. They nod and send him away. Seven more years pass.

They bring him back in and ask for his two words. He clears his throats and says, "Bad food." They nod and send him away. Seven more years pass. They bring him in for his two words. "I quit," he says. "That’s not surprising," the elders say. "You’ve done nothing but complain since you got here."

Stuffed deer heads on walls are bad enough, but it’s worse when you see them wearing dark glasses, having streamers around their necks and a hat on their antlers.

Because then you know they were enjoying themselves at a party when they were shot.

A guy meets a hooker in a bar. She says, "This is your lucky night. I’ve got a special game for you. I’ll do absolutely anything you want for $300, as long as you can say it in three words." The guy replies, "Hey, why not?" He pull his wallet out of his pocket, and one at a time lays three hundred-dollar bills on the bar, and says, slowly: "Paint… my…house."

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I failed my driver’s test. The guy asked me "what do you do at a red light?" I said, I don’t know… look around, listen to the radio…

Two Irish guys are fishing. The first guy reels in his line and sees that he's snagged an old bottle. As he's taking it off the hook, a genie pops out and promises to grant him one wish.

"Turn the lake into beer," he says. The genie goes "Poof!" and the lake turns into beer.

He says to the other guy, "So what do you think?" The other guy says, "You jerk. Now we've got to piss in the boat."

A Jewish man is walking on the beach when he discovers a bottle containing genie. He rubs it and a genie comes out, promises to grant him one wish. He says, "Peace in the Middle east, that's my wish." The genie looks concerned, then says "No, I'm sorry, that's just not possible. Some things just can't be changed. Do you have another wish?" The guys says 'Well...for my whole life I've never receievd oral sex from my wife.

That would be my wish." The genie pauses for another moment and then says "How would you define peace?"

I was just reading in the newspaper about a dwarf who was pickpocketed.

How can anyone stoop so low?

B******s! Just been thrown out & barred from the local swimming baths because I had my Speedo trunks on! What I didn't know was the 'S' had come off the logo!!

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Two campers are walking through the woods when a huge brown bear suddenly appears in the clearing about 50 feet in front of them. The bear sees the campers and begins to head toward them. The first guy drops his backpack, digs out a pair of sneakers, and frantically begins to put them on.

The second guy says, "What are you doing? Sneakers won’t help you outrun that bear." "I don't need to outrun the bear," the first guy says.

"I just need to outrun you."

Never miss a game!

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

Across 1 Which alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon, is widely used in construction? (5) 4 What name is normally given to the members of a jury? (6) 9 What was the surname of the Chilean statesman, president from 1970 to 1973, who was the first avowed Marxist to win a presidency in a free election? (7) 10 In tenpin bowling what name is given to the act of knocking down all the pins with two balls? (5) 11 See 23 Down 12 What is the name of the wine cup used in the Christian Eucharist? (7) 13 What was the surname of the American short-story writer, poet, and critic whose most notable works include The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Raven? (3) 14 What was the name of Tarzan’s girlfriend? (4) 16 What name is given to a shoemaker’s model for shaping or repairing a shoe or boot? (4) 18 What was the first name of baseball star DiMaggio and snooker champion Davis? (3) 20 What was the title of John Lennon’s second British num-

ber one hit single and his 1970 best-selling album? (7) 21 Which country in the South Pacific consists of a group of around 840 islands, of which only about 100 are inhabited?

(4) 24 Which solid-hoofed plant-eating domesticated mammal with a flowing mane and tail, is used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads? (5) 25 What is the name of the inflatable life jacket that is named after an American film actress noted for her large bust? (3,4) 26 What was the surname of the manager of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team? (6) 27 What name is given to the daughter of one’s brother or sister? (5) Down 1 What is the surname of the cartoonist who created the schoolgirls of St Trinian’s? (6) 2 What is the first name of US comedienne DeGeneres? (5) 3 Which industrial city in northern Austria, lies on the River Danube, and is the capital of the state of Upper Austria? (4) 5 What word means prone to psychiatric problems or sudden changes of mood? (8) 6 What is the name of the female reproductive organs in which eggs are produced? (7) 7 What is the surname of the American folk musician and songwriter, who composed If I Had a Hammer and Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (6) 8 What is the informal term for reconnaissance? (5) 13 Which lapdog is a short-legged breed with long hair and a snub nose, originally brought to Europe from the Summer Palace at Beijing in 1860? (8) 15 What word, phrase or name is formed by rearranging the letters of another? (7) 17 Which musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden soundbox with numerous strings stretched across it, is placed horizontally and played with the fingers and a plectrum? (6) 18 What name is often given to the short crowbar used by a burglar to force open a window or door?

(5) 19 By what other name is the hallux also known?

(3,3) 22 What was the forename of comedy actress Ms Handl? (5) 23/11 What is the name of the former St Helens and Great Britain rugby league scrum half who was banned for three months in 2004 for betting against his own team? (4,4)

Solutions to last month’s crossword Across: 1 Sprat, 4 Lamour, 9 Evil eye, 10 Santa, 11 Lynx, 12 Mitford, 13 SOS, 14 Chic, 16 Axle, 18 Don, 20 A A Milne, 21 Cent, 24 Ghent, 25 Ocarina, 26 Rosary, 27 Edsel.

Down: 1 Stella, 2 Reign, 3 Them, 5 Alsatian, 6 Own goal, 7 Rwanda, 8 Beams, 13 Sculptor, 15 Hammers, 17 Badger, 18 Defoe, 19 St Paul, 22 Emirs, 23 Babe.

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Aries 21 March - 19 April February is the month for the Arian to tend to all their responsibilities. Take the time during February to make others feel important and make yourself feel important as well. Assess your daily goals, accept acknowledgements, praise and recognition tactfully. Focus on your time and plan carefully. Horoscope 2012 has great things in store

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Legal matters seem to take importance in this horoscope´s month, as well as finances and projects that relate to future endeavors.

Taurus also finds the spirituality and possibly religious sensibility plays a role this February. February may have a change in plans, so be prepared that the information you provide others is correct.

Gemini has the sense that their natural gifts are secret to them this month of horoscope year 2012. While the Gemini will seek to recognize them, it is crucial to stay on track and to tend to financial matters carefully. This means tend to debts and everything you and possibly your partner hold in common. Accepting what you have now and taking care of it will bring more rewards in the end.

This is a month to praise what you have.

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Take pride in each of your commitments.

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Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December You find that you experience great ambition. The reason is that you are refining and determining your values. This month, consider giving those you care about special gifts which will lead to greater self rewards. The gift does not have to be anything big, but those that receive will appreciate it well into the future. Do not expect anything in return, although the rewards will be greater than you ever imagined.

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Leo 23 July - 22 August This is a month during the horoscope year that work will remain orderly and efficient. You take great appreciation of the animal kingdom this month as well. Colleagues will depend on you this month and you will need to determine what new methods will work best. Do not engage in therapeutic contribution with others.

Set your will and get the work done and make the proper decisions.

Virgo 23 August - 22 September This is a month during the horoscope year that work will remain orderly and efficient. You take great appreciation of the animal kingdom this month as well. Colleagues will depend on you this month and you will need to determine what new methods will work best. Do not engage in therapeutic contribution with others.

Set your will and get the work done and make the proper decisions.

Strange Facts A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate.

There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with orange, purple and silver.

Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a spacesuit damages them.

Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to s-l-o-w film down so you could see his moves By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you cannot sink into quicksand.

Celery has negative calories. It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.

Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest.

The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from public libraries.

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV

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This is the month during horoscope 2012 to complete the things that you have on hold or are waiting for your attention. It will be necessary to first picture what needs to be done. Do this over and over in you mind and make it in colour, picturing what needs to be done or tended to. This is a process that is somewhat magical and will help you to surface activity into manifestation. Be patient.

Scorpio 24 October - 21 November

Cancer 22 June - 22 July During this horoscope 2012 month the Cancer seeks emotional stability and balance and you are open with those around you regarding what is troubling you. The advice of others may help you find what is causing you this emotional strain. This month, do not get involved in anything that troubles you or that you are uncomfortable with. You can go back later. Use relations with others.

Libra 23 September - 23 October

Capricorn 22 December - 19 January This is the month during horoscope 2012 that you will once again focus on health. And, the month that you must master or begin your quest to good health. You will find that when you venture into your health regime, the Sun will have a brighter glow. This will come from your inner feelings of self-accomplishment. During the New Moon, old conflicts will arise. Walk, then run!

Aquarius 20 January - 18 February This month, with Neptune in your sign, you will find that you feel a bit confused and a bit foggy to everyone. Don’t take it too seriously as it is all part of the stars alignment this month. You may require more grounding this month than is available. Do, see or be something artistic this month, such as dancing!

Pisces 19 February - 20 March This month during the horoscope year you need to take quiet time to yourself. You need to think and plan with no distractions.

Financial matters must be considered and a plan of action created. A schedule to handle your matters is essential. Be conscious of time, it is passing quickly. Do not let it pass you by.

were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000.

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."

A rat can last longer without water than a camel.

Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself.

The dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle.

A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.

Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.

During the chariot scene in "Ben Hur," a small red car can be seen in the distance (and Heston's wearing a watch).

On average, 12 newborns will be given to the wrong parents daily!

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Church Services International Christian Assembly, Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja. Evangelical nondenominational church. Sunday services 11am. Children's church 11am. House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier. Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am.

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

Pilar Christian Community Church Calle Canalejas 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am, and Thursday at 5pm for Bible study and Prayer. Home groups meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. For further information contact Pilar ChristianCommunity Church@gmail.com or contact Reverend Eddie on 966 7693 00 or 650 509 606. Reg No:2009-SG/A

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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