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Friday, September 7, 2012

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WHY DID THEY HAVE TO DIE?

By DONNA GEE THE mystery of why a seemingly innocent family of British tourists were targeted in a horrific triple assassination in the French Alps deepened last night. The two survivors of the attack, sisters Zaina and Zehab al-Hilli, aged four and seven, are both under maximum police protection after the bodies of their parents, engineer Saad al-Hilli and his wife Iqbal, were found in their BMW, its engine still running. The body of a French cyclist lay nearby. He had also been shot dead. Four-year-old Zaina is believed to have been hiding under the body of her mother for eight hours before police entered the vehicle. Conjecture is growing that the family may have stumbled on criminals brokering a major drugs deal and been silenced as witnesses to the crime. And although Mr AlHilli was described as an intelligent, respectable family man who worked in engineering, investigators are trying to establish if he had links with any suspicious elements

Riddle of drugs and Iraq after ‘savage’ shooting of Brit family

his native Iraq. The Al-Hillis, who lived in Claygate, Surrey, were on a caravanning holiday in the French Alps and were staying at Le Solitaire du Lac camp site in Saint Jorioz. A British cyclist, an ex-RAF officer, discovered the scene near Lake Annecy.

Local prosecutor Eric Maillaud told a press conference yesterday that three of the four fatalities had been shot in the head. "It was clearly an act of extreme savagery and it was obvious that who did this wanted to kill," he said. An automatic pistol was

used, and the killer "targeted" the victims rather than indiscriminately firing into the car. The older daughter, found outside the car with a bullet wound and head fracture, is in hospital in Grenoble where she is in a medically-induced coma pending further surgery.

She was shot once, and had head fractures after suffering ‘’a violent attack," according to M. Maillaud. The family had arrived at the campsite on Sunday and were due to leave at the end of the week. M. Maillaud said the British cyclist was passing along the

road and saw a BMW with the engine still running. The older girl collapsed in front of him, and he helped her into a recovery position, then called firefighters. He broke the driver's window of the car and saw three bodies inside. Little Zaina was concealed beneath her mother and not found until midnight – eight hours after the attack. She spent Wednesday night in hospital, with a nurse by her side all night. Police said

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JUNGLE DRUMS

CAM BLAST FOR ‘BURGLARY TAKES COURAGE’ JUDGE A JUDGE who told a repetitive thief that his raids took courage has had his fingers rapped by Prime Minister David Cameron. Judge Peter Bowers, who is to be investigated by the Office for Judicial Complaints over his comments, sparked the outcry during a case at Teesside Crown Court. He apparently told an offender who raided three homes in five days: "It takes a huge amount of courage, as far as I can see, for somebody to burgle somebody's house. I wouldn't have the nerve." Handing the 26-year-old man a suspended 12-month term, the judge said: "I'm going to take a chance on you." But The Prime Minister, who revealed he had been

burgled twice, branded the offence "despicable and hateful". He stressed that he had not seen the details of the case, but he told ITV's Daybreak programme: "I am very clear that burglary is not bravery. Burglary is cowardice. Burglary is a hateful crime. "People sometimes say it is not a violent crime, but

actually if you have been burgled, you do feel it was violence. "I am very clear that people who repeatedly burgle should be sent to prison." Mr Cameron added: "That is why this Government is actually changing the law to toughen the rules on selfdefence against burglars, saying householders have the right to defend them-

selves." Tory MP Philip Davies also raised the issue in the Commons. He said: "There has been a great deal of concern about lily-livered judges by many people, not least from me. "How can we make sure that idiots like this are no longer in the judiciary and that people who are appointed to the judiciary don't reflect the views of this particular individual?" The Office for Judicial Complaints said it would investigate the judge after being contacted by angry members of the public about his comments. If complaints are upheld the case will be passed to the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor, who will consider if disciplinary action

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they had spoken briefly to her. She was found "terrorised, motionless, in the midst of the bodies" after fellow guests at the camp-

site told officers the family had two children, M. Maillaud said. In the UK, Surrey Police are assisting the French authorities and liaising with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

(FCO) following the shooting. A neighbour of Mr al-Hilli in Claygate, George Aicolina, said: "They were a very caring family and they always did things together. The father used

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to read to the girls quite regularly. It's an almighty shock. "I was speechless when I heard and cried for a while. It's very sad to happen to such a young and lovely family.

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is needed. They have the power to advise, warn, reprimand or remove a judge for misconduct. Judge Bower's comments drew a furious response from David Hines, chairman of the National Victims' Association. He said: "What message does this send out to society? Quite frankly it is outrageous. "The criminal justice system has let the victims down. Burglars are going to believe that judges think they are courageous. I think this judge is on a different wavelength to everyone else." A spokesman for the Judiciary of England and Wales said Judge Bowers would not be censured for his remarks and judges are independent to make comments while sentencing. "They were well established in the area, the two girls went to a local school. It's very difficult for me to talk about." Police had believed only one child was involved because only one child seat was found in the car. The dead French cyclist was identified as Sylvain Mollier. His wife contacted police after he failed to return from his bike outing. Sunday Sunny High 28° Lo 21° Chance of rain 0% Thursday Partly cloudy High 29° Lo 20° Chance of rain 0%

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THE ROAD TO DESTRUCTION

OWNERS of pre-2009 vehicles that lack Spain’s equivalent of the MOT test face instant prosecution from January 2013. A new ITICI system will alert the Guardia Civil to recognise instantly vehicles that have not passed the ITV test. With this measure the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) aims to improve road safety and prevent vehicles in bad condition using Spain’s roads. The DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) wants more control over poor-condition vehicles using the roads illegally. And thanks to the new inspection technique, the authorities will be instantly aware of vehicles without an ITV through the immediate transfer of information from the various ITV stations to a computer system. A pilot of the Inew system has been operating in Valencia and Catalonia since the beginning of this year. From January 2013, it will be extended to the rest of Spain. Currently, the information transfer is done monthly, but from January any Civil Guard patrol can consult the full ITV database which will be automatically updated to detect instantly vehicles that are moving irregularly. The implementation of the ITICI project, developed by the ITV stations and the autonomous communities, is intended to improve road safety. It follows repeated requests from the Government for more control over vehicles that circulate without an ITV. In 2011 there were 16,58,628 ITVs (almost 5% more than in 2010) in Spain. However, the AECA-ITV Association estimates that between one million and

Cars without ITV face instant Guardia action

1.5 million of the 27 million vehicles on Spanish roads have not passed the ITV test. The association is especially concerned that many of these vehicles are vans weighing more than 3,500 kg. Luis Rivas, President of the AECA said the new system "is the best way to flush out those vehicles that cannot pass the technical inspection and whose repair would cost more than purchasing a new car".

EL RASO BREAK-INS ‘NO WORSE THAN NORMAL’ DONNA GEE REPORTS THE Guardia Civil this week assured residents of burglary-battered El Raso that crime figures on the urbanisation are no worse than normal. The message was delivered by two local Guardia representatives on Tuesday to worried homeowners at a Neighbourhood Watch meeting – only for the officers to dash off prematurely to answer an emergency call in a nearby street. The Guardia men, who

identified themselves only by their first names Alberto and Antonio, told the meeting that homes at El Raso were an inviting target for robbers because most had two doors to target - one at the front and one at the back. And they circulated a ninepoint advisory list of practical tips to thwart the villains, including: • DO NOT leave handbags, purses, wallets and keys close to open windows, because it is easy to steal them with sticks and hooks. • PUT small sound alarms

in doors and windows. • TAKE the registration number of any suspicious vehicle you see prowling around your house. • LEAVE lights, music or a radio on when you go out, so potential burglars believe someone is at home. Homeowners were also advised NOT to take on intruders because Spanish law, like that in the UK, teds to give the villain more rights than the victim. The Guardia’s visit to El Raso followed a spate of robberies recently, including three in one small cul de sac in El Bovalar the space of one week. Meanwhile, El Raso

Neighbourhood Watch officials spoke of the ‘’silly season’’ carelessness of residents and holidaymakers whose lack of vigilance made them easy targets for the villains. The community has been considering the installation of a CCTV system at the entrance of El Raso, linked directly to the police. Another possibility is the erection of a high fence at the bottom of Carrer El Bovalar to block would-be robbers from using the field opposite the most targeted homes as an escape route. Neighbourhood Watch is seeking a new President for El Raso following the recent death of Ralph Roebuck.

John Travolta will grab a lifetime achievement award at Spain's top film festival this month, alongside Oliver Stone, Ewan McGregor and Tommy Lee Jones. The 58-year-old American will be honoured with a Donostia award by officials of the San Sebastian Festival , where he is presenting his

latest film, Savages. From Travolta’s long list of films, including Pulp Fiction (1994), Get Shorty (1996), Grease (1978), and Carrie (1976), Festival chiefs highlighted Saturday Night Fever (1977) - ‘’origin of the disco phenomenon in the 1970s" which earned him an Oscar nomination.

PHEW! AUGUST WAS BAKING - OFFICIAL SPAIN HONOURS TRAVOLTA AUGUST was the hottest month on record over the last 70 years, according to by AEMET, the Spanish state meteorological agency. The average temperature during the month was 27.8 Celsius (82F) - 2.6C higher than the average for August.

The temperatures were exceptionally high on 20 days, reaching 43C (109F) on the August 1 and 45 (113F) on August 10 in Alhama and 44.6 (112.3F) just outside Murcia city. The minimum temperatures were also extremely high.

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Viva España! Feel the REAL rhythm of Spain

THERE are few nations in the world that have the flamboyant excitement of the Spanish culture. Imagine as dusk falls, out of the shadows stride the familiar muscular shape of the magnificent Andalucian horses. Strong young men wearing tight fitting suits and broad rimmed hats sit proudly, almost arrogantly astride their steed. Behind them, arm hooked gently round the rider’s waist, pretty young ladies in colourful Flamenco costume sit side saddle. The horses and riders work skilfully together to entertain and impress the assembled crowd. Young ladies, also in Flamenco costume, mingle with the crowd and distribute glasses of another Spanish favourite, Sangria. Following the horse show, you are invited in to a large ambient restaurant area. Food

follows swiftly, served by smartly dressed waiters and waitresses. Three courses of excellent food with wine and water included. A pleasant feeling of well-being fills the room as the wine and food flow. Then suddenly the light go down, the powerful sounds of traditional Spanish music, and the clicking of a dozen Spanish heels fill the room. Pretty young women with gracefully arched backs swirl to the music, hands constantly clapping to the inimitable Spanish rhythm. A male dancer drifts and swirls between the girls. One act follows another in what seems like ever increasing tempo, the spellbound audience breaking out in rounds of rapturous applause. After the show a photo call, when the audience are invited to take photographs with the dancers. The night is rounded off with dancing to live music. It is an extremely happy party of people who return to the coaches for the journey back to Torrevieja. This fabulous excursion, which is exclusive to David’s Coachtrips SL will go from all the usual pick up points in and around Torrevieja, is going on Saturday October 6. The price of 44€ includes dinner, dance, show, coach. It is definitely not one to miss. Join the party by calling David’s Coachtrips SL on 966785910

Torry tennis kid on US title trail

TORREVIEJA tennis prodi- events at Valencia, Championship of Spain gy Nicola Kuhn is heading Barcelona, Seville and earned him 1,400 points, for Ibiza as he chases an Alicante, plus the presti- the maximum possible. American dream, writes gious National And he will travel to Ibiza DONNA GEE. event as a strong The 12-year-old favourite to capture multi-champion – an invitation to the unofficially the best Grand Final in the player of his age in United States in Europe - has taken December. this year’s Nike The Spanish Junior Tour by school authorities storm and will head have granted the eight-player Nicola – whose tenfield in the Nike nis idol is Roger Masters Final, to be Federer – held on the Balearic Deportista de Elita holiday isle from (Elite Sportsman), September 19-23. which clears him to The qualifiers for play in a growing the final are the number of tournabudding stars with ments in 2013. the most points His father Alfred from their four best says proudly: ‘’He NJT tournaments. trains 15 hours a And Nicola’s five week – and still Nicola (left) after a recent tournament victomanages to excel tournament success in Germany ries – the NJT at his schoolwork.’’

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IT’S not often that I praise the laws of God Bless America, but the fattest nation on earth have got at least one thing right. If a lowlife breaks into your home, you are free to play The Terminator and save the cost of keeping him behind bars for a few years. (We’re talking heavy-handed Yanks here, not namby-pamby British wimps who’d send the villain on a luxury cruise on the QE2). I’ve always been against free public ownership of firearms and America is testimony why. The evidence is overwhelming - countless massacres by nutters who can walk into a shop and buy a lethal weapon over the counter. That’s as mad as the archaic UK law that allows a homeowner only to use ‘‘reasonable force’’ to deter an intruder. The fact the scumbag is trying to bludgeon you to death is Alan Duncan: Fellow merely coincidental. Just take MPs must act your punishment like a good victim and the government will see you get a nice funeral. I am told that Spain, surprisingly, has similar laws to the UK when it comes to burglars. Guardia officers from Guardamar

THE STEAL OF APPROVAL... Kill first, talk later: Yanks have answer to burglars advised members of my local Neighbourhood Watch this week NOT to take on robbers because the law favours them rather than their victims. Just as it seems to have done with the Leicestershire couple arrested this week for firing a gun at four men who broke into their home in the middle of the night. One of the villains called an ambulance, another went to hospital (nothing trivial, I hope) – and the husband and wife were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Although the intruders face prosecution

for aggravated burglary, local MP Alan Duncan, a government minister, said: "The householder is the victim here and justice should support them and prosecute the burglars." Problem is that Duncan and his cronies – the people who make the laws of the land – won’t change the archaic legislation that burglars can treat their victims as if they were BBC TV’s Mrs Brown doing a head-hitter’s job on Grandad with her frying pan. Talk about a pain in the feck! When TKOfm disc jockey Rachel Angus confronted an intruder wearing a balaclava

in her living room recently, the villain was probably more frightened than she was. But had he moved menacingly towards her, what was she supposed to do? Leaf swiftly through the law books for an explanation of ‘reasonable force’ before he landed the first blow? No, she should have whacked him over the head with any available ‘weapon’ – and if it killed him, tough. Fortunately, I suspect the joke they call political correctness (and which chokes anticrime activity in the UK) is not always respected in Spanish Guardia circles – particularly when they catch these scumbags in the act. A friend once asked an officer what she should do if she and her husband ever cornered an intruder. “Just put him face down in the nearest river - we won’t be rushing to find him,’’ was the Guardia man’s reported answer.

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GRABBING A BITE AND A BOLT I HAVE just started a diet -- and it's already driving me nuts. 'Thanks for reminding me,' Mrs S butted in. 'You'll have to give up nuts as well as all those other snacks you have hitherto been stuffing your gob with.' 'Never end a sentence with a proposition,' I pointed out. 'And anyway nuts are necessary for my daily intake of essential oils.' Mrs S disagreed. 'With the amount of pistachios and pecans you put away, your essential oils will overflow and send you slithering and sliding off this mortal coil long before you're due to meet your maker. 'And that,' she summed up, 'will mean the end of MY sentence of having to live with you!' 'Cleverly put,' I commented. 'Now what's for dinner?' The simple truth was that it didn't matter what meal I was served. I would chomp on anything at any time. Considering that I was now a silver-haired (yes, all 16 hairs) supposedly settled and sophisticated individual, how come I would stoop so low as to systematically swipe vittles from the plates of my grandchildren? I decided to seek professional help. My doctor advised me to lose a bit (all right, a lot) of weight. 'Incidentally,' the GP added as I attempted to maneouvre my mass from the scales, 'I seem to recall that I banned you from the surgery.' 'No, doc,' I said. 'It was merely a brief period of suspension which has now expired -- although I still maintain that I did have the symptoms of every one of those exotic diseases I Googled and which necessitated my consulting you every other day.' The doctor managed a slight smile. 'Well, let that be a les-

son to you. Just remember the boy who cried wolf.' I left the surgery and was deciding whether or not to pop into the pub to launch my diet with a spicy potato pasty and slimline tonic when a thought occurred to me. I barged into the doctor's room where the GP was performing a minor procedure on his next patient. 'Oh, hello Mrs O'Shaughnessy,' I greeted the woman stretched out on the bed. 'I see you're having your verrucas done.' 'Would you please get out!' the doctor yelled at me. 'Sorry, doc,' I mumbled. 'I was just wondering about that wolf you mentioned. What are the symptoms of a lupine bite? I'm only asking because it's a full moon in a couple of days.' The GP reached towards his intercom. 'No need to summon security. I'm leaving,' I said, backing out of the door. 'All the best to you, Mrs O'Shaughnessy, and keep your feet covered up if you're going to the swimming baths.' I turned to the doctor. 'Her Veronica had verrucas. I reckon Mrs O caught them off her. They're very contagious, you know. Well of course you'd know. You're a medical practitioner.' I was now beginning to feel rather giddy. 'Sorry, doc. I always jabber when I'm nervous. It's all that talk about the wolf.' The GP slipped a tablet between my trembling lips, waited

until I had calmed down and then banned me from the surgery for the next five years. I arrived home and soon cottoned on that Mrs S was struggling not to strangle me. 'I say, is it something I said?' I said. 'You can say that again,' retorted Mrs S. 'But actually it isn't. It's something you did -- and more than once.' 'Like breathing?' I suggested. Mrs S glared at me. 'Do you realise that all three of our grandchildren are refusing to dine at our house because I allegedly don't give them enough to eat?' She went on: 'Well I DO provide the little loves with sufficiently-sized portions. However, while their trays leave my kitchen fully laden, they arrive almost empty in front of the children.' I pretended to think for a moment. 'The butler did it,' I offered. 'You're the food thief!' Mrs S accused me. 'I wouldn't mind so much if you had a discerning adult palate but you'll steal anything off their little plates -- happy faces fries, dolphinshaped fish fingers, mushy peas.' 'That's a lie!' I countered. 'I never take the mushy peas. They're much too sloppy to conceal in my cheeks.' And that reminds me. I once ordered a meal of egg and

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SAY IT IN SPANISH Learn the lingo - with a little help from JEANETTE ERATH LESSON 36 WELCOME back to another week of learning, as mentioned last week, we are going to be learning a new verb this week to add to your growing vocabulary. We touched on it with stem changing verbs so this is really revision, however it is an important and widely used verb so I want to go through it and make sure that you are learning it as there were so many verbs with the stem changing ones it´s easy to overlook some. The verb we are going to learn this week means TO WANT and the infinitive of this verb is QUERER. Because it is stem changing it is easy to forget the infinitive, also it is almost always conjugated which is another reason people forget the infinitive, we normally say, I want, we want, etc. it is rarely used in the infinitive but can be, for example if you wanted to say, ´Are you going to want to go to the shop later?´ you would need QUERER because you are using ´to want´ in the sentence, can you write the above sentence into Spanish? Have a go then read on. The Spanish translation of the above sentence is: ¿Vas a querer a ir a la tienda más tarde?´ I hope you got it correct. So the conjugation of QUERER is:

Here are some examples, although by now you should be giving me examples, indeed if I was teaching you I would ask for examples before giving any, so spend a few minutes again before moving on and think of a few sentences where you could use QUERER. I hope you have thought of a couple, here are some I

thought of: I want a white coffee – QUIERO un café con leche, You want to go to the beach – QUIERES ir a la playa, We want more – QUEREMOS más. Remember: with querer there is nothing else added, if you remember with IR in future actions we add á´ - voy a ir, vas a ver, with TENER when it is an obligation we add QUE – Tengo que ir , tienes que ver. With QUERER we add NOTHING. Quiero ir, Quieres oír, Queremos ver. So, as you can see it is a verb that needs to be learnt as it is only regular in it´s nosotros and vosotros forms, but with regular use you will soon be saying it naturally. You may have noticed that the Spanish do not seem as polite as the British when asking for something. It is more common to hear Í want´ than ´please may I have´ or Í would like´ it is not rude to the Spanish, it is their way of talking and in order to sound like the Spanish it is best that you learn to speak the way the natives do. There are a few ways the Spanish talk that may seem rude to us very polite Brits but this is their way and is natural for them, therefore it is up to us to accept it and go with it, however strange it seems at first you will soon get used to it. Probably the time you will use querer the most, certainly when you are learning it, is with ´Quiero un café´, or any other time you are in a café or restaurant because you can use it to ask for anything, ´quiero un bocadillo´, ´Queremos dos cervezas´ As we are building sentences we tend to get confused at first because some of the words are in a different order in Spanish than in English, try not to worry about this because a lot of sentences can be translated directly, as in the first sentence we translated. The hardest thing to remember is to know when the verb is in the infinitive or it is conjugated and then to think of them, this comes with practise and the more you speak the quicker you learn. Point to remember the infinitive of a verb in English starts with TO which is omitted in Spanish. So any time you say in English TO then you know you will need the infinitive of the

verb. Here are some more longer sentences in Spanish see if you can translate them into English: Quiero ver la película, ¿Quieres ir al supermercado? Quiero tener dos litros de agua, Queremos una habitación con dos camas. Try and think of a few of your own now, keep using your Spanish whenever you can, I hope those of you with children are ready for the return to school and use the opportunity to practice talking to the Spanish parents and teachers. FINALLY, A READER’S QUESTION Hello Jeanette, I have written to you in the past and this week I would like to make a query as I feel this is the only way to learn and advance with my Spanish. I got one of the answers wrong in my homework of week 34. I put una fiesta grande and your answer was una gran fiesta. I would like to know why I can say una casa grande and not una fiesta grande as they are both feminine. I would like to say that I do enjoy your Spanish lessons and look forward to printing it off on a Friday. I look forward to your reply with interest. Thank you, Audrey. Hi Audrey, with situations such as a party it is more common to hear Un gran... or Una gran... rather than putting grande at the end, it basically means great rather than big but is used for both. For example you would say España es un gran pais, or eres una gran persona. One way to think about it is if you try and think of whether you are taking about a place, person or event, use GRAN and put it first, for all other nouns it is GRANDE and goes after the noun. For example una gran fiesta but una mesa grande. As you listen to Spanish you get the idea of what is being said and the way they say things, a lot of the time Spanish is about how it sounds, which eventually you will get used to. It all comes with listening and talking as much as possible...what other excuse do you need for a chat?

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WHY DO THEY DO THAT? Top dog psychologist PETER SINGH writes exclusively for The Courier. Check out www.thedogyouneed.com or email Peter at peter@thedogyouneed.com

THE PUPPY TRAIL

It’s a dog’s life on the Benferri Road

Before you get onto the next argument, you look at the sat nav and we have just covered 50 miles! We knew though, on arriving at our destination we had a serious problem, as we were due to turn around in 24 hours, with the puppies and the Mother and head back towards London. But not without air con. When we arrived in Benferri, we drove a couple of miles up the road and came to La Murada. Noticing there was still a mechanic open we drove straight in and pleaded for help.

the car at the next service station! Collecting the Mother was a great moment. When I first met her in the shelter in Orihuela, she looked totally lost with no hope and now she was heading to London along with her babies, and a whole new exciting life. I must thank Dave, who did a fantastic job in looking after her at his wonderful home. He even has a goat who thinks it is a dog. That was special to see. All these dogs and a goat in the middle of them! The week before last was a great week. A good friend of The journey back was exhausting and we manmine, Richard Brown and myself drove the 1,296 miles aged with a couple of hours sleep each and very from London to Benferri in Spain to collect the little food. The low point was when we had to stop four puppies I have been trying to re-home, and try our best to sleep. I just cannot sleep in along with their Mother. I found them all good cars, no matter how tired I am and I ended up on homes in London and kept one of the puppies a picnic bench somewhere in the Pyrenees at myself. three o clock in the morning with a towel over my The journey down to Spain was great. Why can’t head! English motorways be like the ones in France and What we did not realise was that we were now Spain? They are a delight to drive on, with very lit1500 metres above sea level and instead of tle traffic. We could not believe the temperature as sleeping I nearly froze to death. We decided that we drove closer to Spain and once we crossed the we just had to make one big push for home and border and carried on past Barcelona and towards after more playful bantering and arguing, we Valencia the heat became intense. found ourselves driving through the lottery of For the final three hours of the journey, the temParis. Before we knew it we were checking the perature gauge in the car read 43 degrees! We pups and Mother in at the Euro Tunnel in Calais were in trouble, big trouble as the compressor that and what a superb service that is. It took three helps the air conditioning to work had decided to fail minutes to check in five pets! en route. People back home were charting our Sometimes my sense of humour can be a little progress on maps of Spain and France as they wicked and as I glanced over to see how Richard were so excited to finally get the puppies they was coping with the heat, he just had a constant grikept had waited so long for. It was really special to give d Ria, the puppy Peter an rd ha mace on his face and looked like he was about to be Ric th wi ter Pe the puppies and the Mother to their new homes and as for shot! I couldn’t help but laugh. Maybe this was my The fella was an absolute star and 350 euros and 18 hours the Mother, a German Shepherd, what a star she was. Her revenge, as earlier Mr Brown found it very amusing to try and later we had the most powerful air con system I have ever new home in South London had eight cats and another dog trap my arm in the electric window as I leant out to grab a known! and she just walked in, looked at the cats and lay down as if motorway toll ticket and later sprayed me with water from the After some great hospitality from our hosts, Anne and Les to say, “Thank God, a home at last”! windscreen washers on trying to grab another ticket! Along with the people I have mentioned here can I also say In these situations you either laugh or you cry and it was Wager, who had also so kindly nursed the puppies back to probably making fun of the situation that got us through it. full health after having Distemper, we headed on out to the a big thank you to the people who gave these wonderful dogs Plus the constant bantering. We argue like an old married A7 to start the journey back with the four puppies and the a home and others who gave much needed help and support. They are Jean Magill, Val Brown, Yasamin and Phil couple, which did wonders for how quickly we completed the Mother being superb travellers. The air con was now so powerful that we thought we would Tuson, Sara Black, Louise Gallivan and Sue. You are all journey. We don’t mean a bit of it but, boy, does it help with need a hammer and chisel to chip our frozen bodies out of angels. eating up those miles.

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Friday, September 7, 2012

LÍNEA DIRECTA ADVISES YOU HOW TO ACT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT Línea Directa Insurance advises you of the steps to follow in case of a road accident in Spain. 1. Call the emergency number: 112. They will co-ordinate the procedure and will ask you in detail about the circumstances of the accident. 2. Remain calm at all times. Switch on the emergency lights and if the state of the vehicle permits, remove the vehicle from the road, in order to avoid delays and further accidents, to the extent possible. 3. Signal the accident location. Before stepping out of the car, put on your high-visibility jacket, which is compulsory, and place the emergency triangles correctly. The first must be placed about 50 metres behind the car in the direction of the traffic, and the second about 100m. 4. If someone is seriously injured, never try to move them, except if in danger of fire or imminent explosion. Cover the injured person, keep them calm and wait for the emergency services to arrive. 5. If the circumstances of the location allow, always fill in the European accident report, which is an essential document for speeding up the procedures and handling between the insurance companies. If you have any doubt about how to do this, don’t hesitate to call your insurance company.

For more information, Call 902 123 104

Friday, September 7, 2012

Eat, Drink and ... I HAVE just been reading about how certain things are now suddenly bad for you and am wondering what, if anything I can eat, drink, look at, smell, touch or listen to. How many of us actually take note of what these experts tell us? I for one don´t. If I like something I eat it, if I don´t want to look at something I won´t. I am an adult and it is hard to take all this advice seriously, well it is for me at least. Don´t get me wrong, I know for example that smoking is bad for you, which is why I gave up 14 years ago. There is medical evidence that it does damage to the body, so ignoring smoking and illegal drugs, what evidence is there that how we live our lives is good or bad? Of course I am talking about the usual suspects here, although too much fruit can rot your teeth and milk can make you fat so let´s not ignore those healthy options! For example let´s take wine, red for me, chilled in the summer and room temperature in winter, but is it as simple as red wine is good and white wine bad? How much should we be drinking? Apparently wine consumption has fallen dramatically over the years due to a drop in the number of

female wine drinkers, I must say I´m doing my bit, come on ladies keep up! Then there is chocolate, I could write the rest of my article on the virtues of the sweet stuff but I´ll try and keep it short. Dark chocolate good, milk chocolate yummy - white chocolate? Sometimes depending on how I´m feeling and if I´ve bought some for my son and he doesn´t feel like finishing it, as far as being good or bad, no idea. Cheese is great melted on toast or over spaghetti, eggs are favoured scrambled because it reminds me of my youth or added to make a pancake when all I could afford was flour, eggs and milk; white bread is best for sandwiches but brown for toast. This is how I see what I eat, I try not to fry everything because I have reached the age

now where fat seems to sit on my thighs and I am aware grease is not a good look, but I eat a bit of everything in moderation. As I´ve mentioned before I am a vegetarian so I don´t eat any meat or fish; however some fish are very good for you and some say others can kill you. I´ll let you fish eaters figure that one out. It seems that every week I am reading that certain foods are good, then bad, then good again. Our grandparents did not count the calories or worry about saturated fats, they got on with their lives, worked hard which naturally kept their weight down and lived full lives. The fact that we now live longer I put down to better medical care rather than a better diet. If my grandmother lived without good bacteria special drinks, then I am sure

that I can too. I am not overweight although if I overeat I would very easily gain weight which is why I try to exercise regularly and try not to eat too much. I finish eating when I´m full and have managed to wean myself out of the eat everything on the plate syndrome. But, apart from food and drink I don´t like, I deny myself nothing. My fridge is a mix of salad and chocolate, fizzy pop and water, and my cupboards contain crisps and olives. All foodstuff provides us with an invaluable part of our health, there are very few foods that have absolutely no nutritional value at all and those that have very little still provide us with something just as important, a sense of satisfaction or even happiness. The only rule I tend to try and follow is drink water when it´s hot, I also read that we no longer need as much water as once advocated, but I have always drunk when thirsty, seems a good rule to me! I am not advocating everyone go out and stuff their faces with chocolate and wine, although what a diet! All I´m saying is enjoy the foods and drink you love just don´t survive plainly on it because even carrots are bad for you if you eat too many.

Friday, September 7, 2012

The Spanish PM, Mariano Rajoy, refuses to learn from past mistakes. When some of the economically suicidal IVA rises kicked in last weekend, he glibly promised that there would be no tax rises in 2013. Didn’t we hear something identical in November’s election when he made a similar pledge on IVA for 2012? The political naivety of this is astonishing because nobody knows what’ll happen to the economy in the next year, and I’ll bet you anything that it won’t be good news. The fact that the opposition PSOE is

From P10 chips ('but hold the mushy peas') at my local cafe. However, as usual I was still hungry after I'd finished. A fellow customer plonked himself down at my table with a mug of steaming tea in one hand and in the other a plate on which rested two vanilla

POLITICIANS ARE ALL SO TAXING!

even more unpopular than the PP shows that the Spanish voters are totally disillusioned with all politicians, and they can’t believe a word they say. But of course we knew that anyway! It’s that time of the year just before the UK party conferences, when daggers are sharpened to draw blood from the party leaders. For the Tories, David Cameron’s leadership opponent, David Davies, is rattling the PM’s cage over his policies. For Labour, the Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls is digging his heels in over some of Ed Miliband’s ideas, whilst some Lib Dems have been knifing Nick Clegg, saying that he should stand down before

slices. With tummy twitching, I observed the guy consume the first cake between gulps of his beverage. Then he dabbed at his mouth with the paper serviette, stood up and left. I stared at the second vanilla slice just lying there wantonly on his

the next election. Who needs the opposition, when so often it’s the enemy within that provides you with the knockout blow? There was a wonderful piece of speculative rubbish that the former England cricket captain, Andrew Strauss, would be parachuted in as Tory candidate for the Corby by-election. Bookmakers even stopped taking bets on it, but the whole story was utter nonsense, with the local Tories choosing a local candidate. The last ex-England skipper to have a shot at getting into the Commons was Ted Dexter in 1964, but he had the impossible task of beating Labour’s Jim Callaghan in his safe Cardiff seat, and that was it for Tory Ted. In fact only a few celebrities have won seats in the last 40 years, with Glenda Jackson, Gyles Brandreth and Seb Coe springing to

plate. The guy's eyes must have been bigger than his belly, I reckoned. But my peepers certainly weren't. My hand whipped across the table like the tongue of one of those insect-eating reptiles and the cake disappeared down my throat. I licked my lips and sighed with satedness.

mind. Generally, celebrity gimmicks don’t work and frankly in Corby it doesn’t matter who the Conservatives have standing for them. A chimpanzee wearing a red rosette and shorts would give Labour a big win, with the hapless Lib Dems lucky to save their deposit. Meanwhile, Mr Strauss is perhaps buying his time for some more helpful playing conditions where he could open up the batting on a Tory pitch more to his liking. The former Archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, will always be remembered for his fight against apartheid. The Nobel Peace Prize winner has said that Tony Blair and George W Bush should be marched to the International Criminal Court to face charges of lying over Iraq and those mysterious undiscovered weapons of mass destruction. Tutu added that the Iraqi invasion

And then the guy returned to the table with a second mug of tea. Yikes! I legged it from that cafe like a demented cheetah. (I was going to say like Usain Bolt but does the world champion sprinter need any more publicity?) I ran all the way home and collapsed shaking

caused many of the problems that we now have in Syria and across the Middle East. He makes an interesting point that as dictators from Africa and Asia are dragged to The Hague to atone for some of their actions, Western leaders seem to operate under a different standard. Not for the first time, Mr.Tutu seems to have cogently pointed out some of the blatant hypocrisy that the West regularly subscribes to. Only self-important politicians and political journalists get really worked up about cabinet reshuffles. Joe Public is totally disinterested, and I’ve never bought into the line that moves like those made by David Cameron on Tuesday help to freshen up a team. It’s always done with self-motivation and self-interest, with half an eye on the next election, and the other half on keeping uneasy MPs of the

ruling party happy. At least the useless Baroness Warsi has been removed as Tory Chairman, despite desperately trying to play the race card by saying that she appealed to Muslims! She’s been replaced by the much more articulate Grant Shapps. Ken Clarke does stay in the Cabinet, but as a Minister without Portfolio - a title last held by the Dark Prince, Peter Mandelson. The very unliberal Chris Grayling takes over at the Justice Ministry, and there’s a general smell of a lurch to the right about the overall changes. But all the big names are still there in the same positions, and the only thing that anybody cares about in the UK will be the state of the economy, as opposed to who may be getting a ministerial salary boost. That one economic factor will decide the result of the 2015 election.

onto the sofa, bits of unconsumed egg, chips and vanilla flying from my quivering jowls as I thought of my escape from what surely would have been a supremely embarrassing situation.

'Blimey!' exclaimed Mrs S. 'I think you should go on a diet -- you're so out of condition. 'You look like you've come a poor third in a race with a demented cheetah and Usain Bolt.'

Friday, September 7, 2012

ALL SYSTEMS GROW! A sign of the times on Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads

THERE'S a new game for motorists to play in Britain - it's called spot the road sign. It would be laughable if it was not for the serious implications. All through Britain's wet summer, trees, bushes and hedgerows have grown like wildfire and spread over many road signs - and because of council and government cash cutbacks, they have not been trimmed as in past years. On our travels up north last week we spotted many speed signs partially or completely obliterated, as well as many direction signs and warning signs. A cut-back too far or what? Just as irritating is that councils seem to be turning a blind eye to ensuring that motorists can see speed cameras in advance of reaching them - as is the law. I spotted several where trees have been allowed to grow between an approaching motorist and the camera. Surprisingly, there does not seem to be the same obstruction on the "live" side of the cameras. Now I wonder what forces are at work here? No prizes for the answer! Out in the countryside, hedgerows have not been maintained and drivers have to be ultra careful of protruding branches, which can easily scrape along the side of the car and damage paintwork. Then there are the growing number of potholes which are not being repaired, and previously free car parks suddenly becoming pay and display. Just some of the fun and games of being a motorist in Britainâ&#x20AC;Ś and then there's the mammoth motorway queues. It took us four hours to travel from the end of the Birmingham toll road to the Manchester turn-off on the M6 - no accidents just the volume of traffic.

Soon we will be back in Spain and I'll be getting my hair off once again over Spanish roundabout craziness. But that's a rant for another day! Still on the subject of motoring, I was appalled to read of the Los Angeles motorist just a fortnight from his 101st birthday who reversed his car onto the pavement and mowed down 11 people, mostly children leaving five in a critical condition. There is no way a 101-year-old has the alertness, reaction time or ability to recognise dangers and act on them to be fit to drive. People over 70 should have to submit to periodic medical examination to establish whether they are capable of driving safely, and over-80s should have driving tests. Roads are dangerous enough without having dithering farts behind the wheel of cars. ONE of my pet hates is people being put on pedestals just because they're always on our TV screens, or happen to become top footballers. So it came as a breath of fresh air that I heard of the review of the way the honours system operates. It's crazy how over the decades entertainers, footballers, captains of industry and civil servants have been handed OBEs, MBEs and even knighthoods, simply for doing their day jobs. People should be rewarded for doing things over and above their normal job. Like Mr Smith or Mrs Jones who have devoted years looking after the disadvantaged, offering themselves as foster parents for numerous children or helping in the community. That would give a real boost to the

credibility of the honours system and end the craziness of people getting gongs simply because they are constantly on our TV screens and have little more than charisma (or not!). SQUATTING has now become a criminal offence in England and Wales, punishable with imprisonment and fines. Such action is long overdue. Entering someone else's property is totally wrong - and damaging it in the process, as most squatters do, is reprehensible. But so, too, is the practice of some home owners who choose to keep their homes boarded up for years rather than use them or sell them. To my mind, the rich property owner, who may have two or more homes and chooses to keep them empty - perhaps hoping for the day when they rise in value - treating them as if they were stocks and shares - is probably more morally wrong than the squatter, who simply is in need of a roof over his head. And when the empty house is owned by a council, which just lets a property sit empty when there are people wanting housing, it's reprehensible. I would have liked the government to have introduced a two-pronged attack on the problem. Yes, bring in a squatting law, making it illegal to enter another person's home (and criminalise travellers entering land, too, for that matter), but alongside this should have come legislation bringing in punitive taxes on empty homes. That way home owners would have a financial need to get their unwanted houses rented out, used or sold. And if they have to sell at reduced prices, all well and good. It would help to bring down the cost of housing.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Tasty Sandwich Fillers Give your lunchbox a break from plain cheese and ham and get creative with these tasty sandwich fillings. PEPPERY TUNA SANDWICH Ingredients 1x can tuna 4tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise 1tsp mild mustard 1tbsp each of finely chopped red and yellow pepper A few snipped chives for garnish 2 thick slices of granary bread Handful of salad leaves

Method 1. Mix all of the ingredients together and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 2. Arrange some salad leaves on each slice of bread and top with the tuna mixture to serve.

THE ULTIMATE PICNIC SANDWICH Ingredients 2 slices of thick, wholemeal bread 1tbsp low-fat cream cheese ½ tsp chopped chives Half an avocado, peeled and stoned, roughly mashed with a fork Lemon juice 30g tomatoes (2 cherry tomatoes) roughly chopped 50g roasted yellow and red peppers, sliced 40g (1-2 slices) smoked salmon A few chilli flakes Black pepper to season

Method 1. Mix low-fat cream cheese with chopped chives and spread on a slice of bread. 2. Top with slices of smoked salmon. 3. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, black pepper, chopped tomatoes, roasted peppers and chilli flakes to the mashed avocado. 4. Place on top of salmon (if using two pieces of salmon place one underneath and one on top of avocado filling). 5. Spread the other slice of bread with the cream cheese and chive mixture and place on top of the sandwich.

CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH Ingredients 4 slices white or wholemeal bread 200g cooked chicken 2tbsp salad cream 2 celery stalks

Method 1. Chop the chicken and dice the celery, place in a bowl with the Salad Cream and mix well. If you are not eating this straight away take a few salad leaves and place on the bread, this stops the bread going soggy. 2. Now add half the ingredients to each sandwich and serve.

TURKEY, RED PEPPER AND WATERCRESS Ingredients

2 red peppers

1 x 150g pack of Turkey Rashers 1 bunch watercress 2tbsp low fat mayonnaise 3tbsp low fat yoghurt 1tsp Dijon mustard 4 small baguettes or rustic style rolls 1 small bag mixed leaves

Method 1. Place the peppers under the grill and allow them to become blistered all over. Leave to cool for 15 mins. 2. Grill the Turkey Rashers for 1 min 30 secs on each side, then cut each in half. 3. Trim the watercress and chop finely. Mix the mayonnaise, yoghurt and mustard together until smooth, then stir in the watercress. 4. Peel the peppers and remove the seeds, cut into 1.25cm (1/2in) wide strips. 5. Cut open the rolls and spread the watercress mixture over each cut side of bread. Cover the bottom pieces generously with leaves, add the pieces of turkey then top with pepper strips. Cover with the bread tops.

SALMON, AVOCADO AND BRIE Ingredients 2 pieces of seeded rye bread 1tsp of butter, optional 50g smoked salmon 2 slices of ripe brie cheese ½ avocado, sliced A squeeze of lemon ½ tsp poppy seeds

Method 1. Lay the two pieces of bread out on the kitchen surface and spread each with the butter. Lay on the smoked salmon and avocado, then squeeze with lemon. Top with Brie and then sprinkle with poppy seeds and a good grinding of black pepper.

GRILLED HAWAIIAN PIZZA STYLE SANDWICH Ingredients 2 slices of seeded bread, toasted 50g grated cheddar cheese 1 tomato, diced 2 slices of ham 2 pineapple rings, grilled Sprinkle of mixed herbs

Method 1. Add layers of the ham, diced tomato and grated cheddar cheese to one slice of the toasted bread. 2. Place the pineapple rings

on top and sprinkle with mixed herbs. Cover with the other slice of toasted bread. Cut into triangle quarters and serve.

OPEN HALLOUMI AND PEPPER SANDWICH Ingredients 250g halloumi cheese Zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp cold pressed rapeseed oil 1 ciabatta loaf (275g) 200g chargrilled peppers in oil, drained

Method 1. Cut the halloumi into 8 slices. Mix together the lemon zest, juice and 2 tbsp oil. Add the cheese and marinate for 5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, cut the bread in half and each in half again lengthways. Brush each side with the remaining oil and griddle for 1-1½ minutes each side until golden and crisp. 3. Griddle the cheese for 1 minute on each side until golden. Top the bread with the peppers and then the cheese. 4. Drizzle over the remaining lemon mixture.

Friday, September 7, 2012

editor@thecourier.es COURIER POSTBAG: YOUR VIEWS ON OUR NEWS

Chav you lost the plot, Donna? q

DEAR Donna Gee (Grumpy Old Gran), Sorry to hear about your experience of bad service in a greasy spoon. The reason I am writing to you, is not to sound off like ‘infuriated of Tunbridge Wells’, but to enquire why. Why bother visiting Quesada in the first place? If its residents are poorly educated scroungers living off benefits and spiralling into a sink estate, surely a well-educated middle class person like your good self shouldn't need the culinary offerings of such a dire place as Quesada. You could have left the greasy spoon and used the other ten or more establishments in the area!

I am sure your comments were meant to be light-hearted banter; however the stigma of ‘Chav’ is not acceptable to anyone in this era, Bernard Manning etc have been consigned to negative history, if you were not aware! May I suggest one engages brain before insulting the readership your advertisers are aiming at. EDWARD BARLOW (Proud to live in Quesada and definitely not a Chav). SORRY you didn't enjoy your evening in Quesada, Donna, but I am so disappointed in your comments. I would never class Quesada as Chav City, now Benidorm yes - it’s well known as Chav City! I have lived in Quesada for four years and

never has it been called Chav City. What are you trying to do - put tourists off coming to Quesada when the economy is so bad? I cannot comment on the bar/restaurant you went to as you haven't named it. But I can assure you that it is not the norm. We need to support our communities not knock them. I believe El Raso is going through a spate of burglaries at the moment! ROBERT J WEIR DONNA SAYS: I admit I was out of order every town has its Chavs and Chav-nots. It’s just that whenever I go to Quesada, there do seem to be a disproportionate number of Chav types wandering around.

THE ULTIMATE VANDALISM IT WOULD seem that fly posting has sunk to an all-time low, on road back the between Campoverde and Pilar De La Horadada. The small buildings, as shown in the photograph, that are dotted around the region, at one time used to provide water to the fields, and to farm workers’ cottages. Many remain in use to this day. To place a template against the handmade bricks, and attack with a spray can, is true vandalism.

These buildings are both listed and protected. I will be passing the photographic evidence across to our local Mayor and Policia Local. ROBERT W BARNES, Pilar de la Horadada

Help us to help them WE are aware that we could help more people, especially those who are vulnerable, perhaps too proud to ask for help but really do need it, in the Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, La Marina and Cuidad Quesada areas. There are so many people out there who do not know where to go or who to ask for advice or help. We at Help At Home

Costa Blanca offer a full advice service, similar to the CAB service in UK. We work closely with the British Consulate and Spanish Social Welfare Services.

We are holding a Volunteers Meeting on Monday 10 September 10 at The Emerald Isle La Florida (5pm). To learn more, please come along to find out for yourself if we can offer you the support you need to be a volunteer for a fantastic charity. NORAH BOND President, Help At Home Costa Blanca

THE complaint from J q Holden about the cafe that did not care about them wanting food, reminded me of a local bar doing something similar to us. Five of us had been out walking and decided to go to a local bar for something to eat. We sat down and asked for breakfast for five people and were informed that the kitchen was not open until 10 o’clock. It was then 9.50 and the cook was leaning on the bar. Obviously they only worked there. We went elsewhere. E L F

The acceptable face of immigration There can be no question that Britain has a serious problem with uncontrolled mass immigration. However, its also true that not all Britain's immigrant communities consist of violent drug dealing thugs and scrounging parasities rattling begging bowls. You don't find members of Britain's

Indian and Chinese communities rampaging down the High Street burning and looting shops. You don't find Indian and Chinese men rampaging down British streets declaring that Britain's laws don't apply to them and praising the murder of British solders. Neither do you find them blowing up women and children on trains and

buses or forcing their women to wear rags on their noses and dress in black bin bags. Far from being scroungers, Britain's Indian and Chinese communities generate some £35 billion a year for Britain's economy, with their global trading DESMOND JOHNSON

LOOKING FOR LESSONS I AM very interested in learning Spanish and do like Jeanette Erath’s 's format of learning. Does she have a website where I can follow her lessons, say from Lesson One? Or is it possible I can be sent all her lessons from Lesson One to Lesson 35? DUNCAN MULLEN You can catch up with Jeanette’s lessons on our website at www.thecourier.es Just click on Back Issues and you can read every Courier from Issue 1. Jeanette’s Spanish Lessons are almost invariably on Page 11 of each edition. - EDITOR

Friday, September 7, 2012

Cambridge win the bloat race!

FOLLOW THE HEALTHY ROUTE – AND KEEP THOSE POUNDS OFF

CAMBRIDGE Weight Plan, one of the leading weight management solutions in the UK – developed at Cambridge University in the 1960’s and founders of The Obesity Forum, has launched a range for the Spanish market. The Spanish product is Cambridge 800, part of the successful range of Cambridge Weight Plan products. Cambridge has helped thousands of people lose weight and more importantly keep it off. Available in more than 26 countries worldwide, Spain is one of the latest countries to provide weight management solutions with Cambridge. At the product’s launch in Marbella in January 2012, Britain’s trade ambassador in Andalucía, director Joe Cooper described the company as ‘groundbreaking’. He said: “This is a positive and exciting arrival. I am sure it will do very well.” According to data released from the EU in December 2011, the levels of obesity in Spain have doubled since 1987 with now more than 15% of both men and woman classed as obese.

Rising levels of overweight and obesity have created a ticking time bomb, affecting the quality of people’s lives and increasing the burden on public health services in Spain and around the world. It is well documented that obesity has a significant effect on the health of the overweight and increases the likelihood of developing Type II Diabetes, heart disease and strokes to name but a few. Cambridge 800 ® is proven to be successful in helping people from all walks of life achieve and manage a healthy weight and lifestyle. A range of five-step weight management plans, Cambridge is only available from Cambridge 800 Accredited Consultants. Cambridge is now available at Medaesthetics, Orihuela Costa who will be happy to talk to you. You can contact Lynda or Lauren on 965 326 082 for a free no obligation consultation and no joining fee applies. If you live out of this area and want to find your local consultant, please call Cambridge Head Office on 952 586 324 or visit the web site on www.cambridge800.es

Dance your way to a higher education… THE newly-formed Academy of Performing Arts can proudly proclaim that several of its pupils now have the Performing Arts equivalent of GCSEs and A-Levels. The highest achiever and student teacher (15yrs) has 15 GCSE's and 6 A-Levels with the youngest being just 10 years old with 6 GCSE's! This represents a phenomenal start not just to a Performing Arts career, but an academic career too as these qualifications are recognised by UK employers. In fact, these qualifications are so sought after in the UK that the governing bodies have had to tighten their regulations so that Performing Arts students do not obtain these qualifications for their friends to win University places. please contact the Academy for the full Ofqual report and the opportunites for your child The Academy of Performing Arts runs at Casa Ventura, San Luis and offers placements to pupils looking for future careers in the spotlight as well as anyone looking for a fun and rewarding hobby. Everything is covered from the basics of a Plie or tap shuffle to how to prepare for auditions and performing in the West End. Yes, you read that correctly, the Academy of Performing Arts can offer you the

chance to perform on a West End stage in London to a sell-out audience! The teaching staff have an impressive combined 55 years of experience that has prepared pupils for auditions for the Royal Ballet, Ballet Rambert, Arts Educational, Leicester College of Performing Arts and Italia Conti to name just a few. Many pupils have been successful and have gone on to have exciting careers performing all over the world. If you are looking for a way to build your child’s confidence, then try the Academy – it is the feedback they most often receive from proud and delighted parents. If you are a senior and are ready to take the next step for your career then we can help you. With subscriptions to some of the best industry magazines the Academy can help you secure that placement on a cruise ship, in Disneyland or, if you are looking for something closer to home auditions, for some of the best venues in Benidorm. The Academy is always on the look out for new projects and has some exciting plans for the future. To find out how to join contact us now on 627 371 731 or email academy.performingarts@aol.com

Friday, September 7, 2012

Hair today, gone tomorrow? Q

I am only 30 years old, and for a while I have been losing a lot of hair, especially at the top of my head. While showering I notice gobs of hair on my hand and I am afraid I may go bald. Someone told me this may be due to the weather, is this true? And how can I stop this from happening.?

Hello, there are a number of reasons for hair loss, the commonest being pattern baldness. This hereditary condition affects both sexes, but is more frequent in men. Pattern baldness is characterised by a receding hairline from the sides of the forehead, and a thinning crown. Both become more pronounced until they meet. If you have a family history of baldness, this may be the reason for your thinning hair. Nevertheless, you may need to see a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis. Underlying medical conditions such as mineral deficiencies and hormonal imbalances can also cause hair loss. Zinc and Selenium work with the body to promote hair growth, and a lack of these minerals have been linked to hair loss. Iron deficiency is another reason for hair loss, and so you will benefit from an extensive blood test to rule out the deficiency of these minerals. Hair loss also occurs after a period of prolonged stress or illness. However, this type of hair loss is temporary and more common in women. Other causes include certain kinds of medications and shampoos. There are medical cases of people reporting some form of seasonal hair loss, and if this is true with yours, then you should have noticed it before, but if

it is happening for the first time, it certainly will grow back off season. The best way to manage your condition is to visit a doctor for an extensive health-check to rule out other causes of hair loss such as medications or nutritional deficiencies. If your hair loss is hereditary, there are approved drugs that help pattern baldness such as minoxidil and finasteride. Some people have also seen positive results from taking the natural product Saw Palmetto.

My mother is 62 years old, and has had tremors since the past two years. This has gradually worsened until she saw her GP four months ago. He diagnosed essential tremor and prescribed Inderal LA. This helped a lot. The tremors had become constant and severe, and the medication improved it. Unfortunately she stopped taking the medicine because it made her very tired and drowsy whereas before she was a very active person. I would like to know if there are alternative treatments, and also if I can inherit the tremor.

Essential tremor is a type of nervous system disorder resulting in chronic shaking or rhythmic muscle spasms. It is generally more common in women than in men, and is not known to be inherited. Since your mum stopped taking her medication, I can presume that her condition is not very

severe. In any case, there are a number of steps she can take to minimise her symptoms. Essential tremors can worsen in extreme tiredness, strong emotions, low blood sugars, cold, caffeine and certain medications such as antidepressants. Effective natural therapies include valerian, which has been used for thousands of years for relaxation. This can be consumed as a tea, or as a supplement. Passion flower is also known to be very helpful even though scientists have not been able to figure out how. For more information about alternative remedies, please visit www.medb.es I had a right hip replacement about a month ago due to osteoarthritis. Should I still be experiencing soreness and pain in that hip? I feel heaviness and stiffness in my legs when I go to bed, and wonder when I can expect to be free of pain

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The discomfort you are still experiencing is not uncommon. Even after a month, healing will still be progressing and you may still feel discomfort. What is important is that you are improving noticeably and are able to make more use of your right leg. If this is not the case, then you should see your surgeon. Hip replacement after care involves a series of exercises and daily activities that are vital to making a full recov-

SICKLY SWEET ‘ASPARTAME’ Aspartame is an intense artificial sweetener sold under several brand names such as Equal, Spoonful, Amino sweet, Canderel, and many more especially since its patent expired in 2005. It is the most widely used artificial sweetener, and in Europe, it is authorized to be used as a food additive in foodstuff such as drinks, desserts, chewing gum, dairy, energy reducing and weight control products. The

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EU has also made it mandatory for the label of foods containing aspartame to indicate either its name or its E numberE951. Since Aspartame was first approved in 1981, it has remained the most controversial food additive in human history. And there is a very good reason for that. Even though aspartame has

become an integral part of the modern diet, it was once listed by the Pentagon as a biochemical warfare agent due to its deadly effects on the brain and nervous system. Aspartame is a chemical compound containing phenylalanine, aspartic acid and methanol. Even though aspartic acid is found in certain foods, it becomes very damaging to health when consumed in excessive quantities. Aspartic acid plays a role in the body as a neurotransmitter, and as such carries messages across the network of nerves in the body especially the brain. However when there is too much of it, the nerves become over excited leading to neurological problems such as seizures, memory loss and brain damage. Phenylalanine is equally found in the body but causes severe health problems in children born with a genetic inability to metabolise it. In normal people, it has been shown that consuming aspartame especially with

carbohydrates raises the levels of phenylalanine in the brain. High levels of phenylalanine reduce the levels of serotonin leading to emotional problems such as depression and mood swings. Serotonin plays an important part in regulating sleep and mood, and thus recognised as the ‘feel good hormone’. Methanol also known as wood alcohol is a deadly poison. When ingested, it breaks down into formaldehyde, a deadly toxin to the brain. Methanol poisoning is well known for its damaging effects to the retina, leading to blindness. Other symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, abdominal discomfort, weakness,

ery. These include bed exercise such as thigh muscle contractions and ankle exercises. In addition you should also have routine chest physiotherapy to avoid any chest complications. Your healthcare providers should have informed you of these activities. There are other precautions to be taken for an uneventful recovery. It is important to sit in chairs with arms because they support your weight while getting up. Do not cross your legs while sitting and avoid bending down to put on your shoes. In fact it is very important to avoid bending for any reason until you are completely healed. In the meantime, you should take painkillers.

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What is an aneurysm?

An aneurysm is an abnormal swelling or bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, such as an artery. It begins as a weak spot in the blood vessel wall, and then balloons out of shape over time from the force of the pumping blood. Usually, aneurysms develop at the point where a blood vessel branches, because the ‘fork’ is structurally weaker and more vulnerable. Aneurysms usually occur anywhere throughout the circulatory system but most commonly develop along the aorta (the body’s main artery) and in blood vessels of the brain. Aneurysms are potentially fatal if they rupture, leading to death within minutes. Some causes include unregulated high blood pressure over many years resulting in damaged and weakened blood vessels, Atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries due to a plaque), and polycystic kidney disease which can cause an aneurysm in the brain.

chills, memory lapses, and behavioural disturbances. Formaldehyde is also known to interfere with the DNA causing birth defects, and is also a cancer causing agent. Several studies have shown that aspartame disturbs amino acid metabolism, protein structure, hormonal balance and brain function. It is also known that its breakdown products indirectly decrease the production of other vital chemicals needed for the brain and nervous system to function normally. In addition it also leads to the inability of enzymes to func-

tion optimally. The European Food Safety Agency recently decided to re-assess the safety of Aspartame this month, but until its ban, it is necessary to take steps to protect your health. A good start is to check the ingredients of the food you buy for aspartame especially under the label E 951 or other brand names such as NutraSweet. Be cautious about using products containing aspartame if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Use natural sugars or honey to sweeten your drinks and food, and if you are trying to lose weight, use a little less.

Friday, September 7, 2012

RICHARD CAVENDER

Bluemoon Solutions www.bluemoonsolutions.es

BlueMoon Solutions is the computer and IT services company on the Costa Blanca, they provide quality computer services at realistic prices and specialise in working with home users and small businesses.

Richard moved to Spain seven years ago having left his management background behind in the UK and decided to use his IT skills to help home users and small businesses with their PC problems. Now a relaxed 'computer man' he is out and about in the Spanish sun every day, making house and shop calls and using his vast experience and qualifications to (usually) sort out the problem there and then. Computers are his hobby as well as his work so don’t be surprised to get an answer to your email in the early hours!

ADVICE: David wanted to know how to change the font in ADVICE: Trevor wanted to know how to set up a new the new replacement for Hotmail, Microsoft Outlook Gmail email address

Good afternoon Mr.Cavender. Many thanks for your informative notes in the Courier. Perhaps you can help me. I noted today that you discussed default fonts in Hotmail. Please tell me how I can get a default font in Outlook Hotmail too which I have just converted. Am I missing something very obvious? Thanks in anticipation, Kind regards, David Hi David, you should login to your email and click the following… 1. From the inbox screen click the gear icon in the top right hand corner of the screen 2. Click “More Email Settings” 3. Under “Writing Email” click “Message Font and Signature” 4. Choose the font settings you would prefer and click Save …hope that helps. Update: Many thanks for your reply. Much appreciated -something about wood and trees comes to mind - apart from senility!!

ADVICE: Mary wanted to know how to safely delete all of the information from her old computer.

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Hi Richard, I now have a new laptop and one day I will need to dispose of my old tower PC. From a security point of view can I successfully delete everything on it, or do I have to take it to a professional technician to delete the contents?

Hi Mary, it’s a good question – as you have probably heard simply deleting the contents of your personal information will not destroy it, it still remains easily recoverable from your computer until such a time as its overwritten by more information. There are a number of companies that will be able to offer you data wiping services, BlueMoon Solutions is one of them, however if you are wanting to be 100% sure yourself that your information has been destroyed then probably one of the most effective ways is to remove the hard drive platters (the things inside your hard drive that store information) and physically destroy them – this also happens to be quite a satisfying way to kill your data! I have done a bit of searching and a guy called David Gewirtz has published a step by step guide on how to do this – you can find it at http://tinyurl.com/c2fr2k

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Hi, how does one change their Google email address, reason since I made IE my browser I am receiving approx. 200 spams a day seems a coincidence since I changed from Google Chrome.

Hi Trevor, in order to set up a new Gmail account you should go to... https://accounts.google.com/SignUp ...and complete the information online. I agree with you it is a coincidence that you are receiving spam after moving to Internet Explorer, you could check by downloading Google Chrome from the following link... https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/

ADVICE: Bernie received a hoax call from someone purporting to be from Microsoft Hi Richard, Your advice please on a bit of a strange one. This morning I received a phone call from someone called Ricky, surname I think is Dustin but because of his accent i.e. either Indian or Pakistan difficult to understand that bit. He purported to be ringing me from London for Windows as my computer was generating a lot of error messages and high usage warnings. Having just got out of bed I told him him to ring back later and he said he would ring back in an hour and a half. Which he did. He also wanted me to be at my computer so he could show me the error and high usage messages and would go through how I could sort this. He confirmed he was working for windows and acting for Microsoft. Gave me a phone number of 9546883011. I have not tried to ring this number. When I asked how I could validate what he was saying he said I could check it out on a .com site called gmiits. I have not visited that site, being of a suspicious nature and cautious. Needless I was not doing anything until I knew he was genuine...... My concerns are that he had my name and phone number. When I have error messages and it asks if I want to send the report I say no. Obviously this sounds like a hoax / scam and my son concurs. The fact that the guy rang back came as a surprise but both times the call had a slight time lapse on it as if it was a radio call. Many thanks for any suggestions, Bernie

Hi Bernie, yes I understand why you might be concerned but if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is too good to be true. I don’t think that even Microsoft have the resources to personally contact each and every person purporting to be "generating high usage warnings" As you have already assumed, it’s a hoax, we had a spate of them about 12 months ago and it looks like we are starting to get a new round of them - feel free to pass on my details to them if they ring back, I would be more than happy to talk to them

Friday, September 7, 2012

A beautiful mission Lynda Gibson’s vision of a holistic health and beauty centre was born from a diverse background in medical aesthetics, counselling and lecturing. She developed the model while running her own clinics in the UK, and in 2007 opened what has become one of the Costa Blanca’s most successful businesses, Medaesthetics. Medaesthetics offers clients a whole range of treatments to improve their health and beauty, including hair styling, skin care, beauty treatments, weight management programmes and cosmetic surgery. Lynda trained at Liverpool, Manchester and Oxford Universities, and at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, as well as with industry leaders in Spain and France. So she not only offers Medaesthetics customers the best results but also the peace of mind of knowing they are in expert hands. Lynda’s mission is to constantly explore innovations in health and beauty and offer the very best services available.

Let Bev put the icing on your big day YOU can’t have your cake and eat it, so the saying goes. But you CAN do the next best thing by calling in Bev at Dreamy Cup Cakes for your special party occasion. Bev has been in business in Spain since 2001 and had a hairdressing salon for 10 years before switching from cuts to cups…of the cake variety. Her services include providing birthday cakes, buffets, children's cup-cake parties, ladies’ afternoon teas full of fun either at home or in a bar, and a unique taster to hen night celebrations. So if you are looking for that little something different on those special occasions (or perhaps just for fun), just give Bev a call. Oh, and she still does hairdressing, by the way!

Get the London look Karen and David at Medaesthetics have worked in Spain for 8 years, they both trained and worked at Tony & Guy in London, they take time and care to style your hair. How many times have you been to the hairdressers, come out looking great but never been able to recreate the style at home?! That's not the case with David and Karen they create styles with precision cutting that enables you to get the same fantastic look you have at the salon but at home too. We aim to give you the "feel good" factor beautiful colours and a lovely garden to relax to sit and enjoy a glass of Cava, Coffee, tea or iced water. As well as everyday hair, Medaesthetics specialises in stunning wedding styles, makeup and nails to ensure every bride can look gorgeous on her big day.

Debbie’s the girl with the power YOU could say there’s something electric about Debbie… or perhaps she has some special power. But the normally quiet month of August has seen the Electrical Shop really buzzing. Under Debbie’s guidance, the store has become renowned for its friendly service and top-quality advice. “We have had lots of new clients that have been recommended to us by other happy customers,’’ she says. “We have noticed a lot more people about this summer and August has been very busy.’’ The Electrical Shop stocks a fantastic selection of everyday electrical appliances and also fits satellite TVs and installs boilers. There’s a rather handy Easy Photo instant photo printing ma-chine, too, that’s a big hit with customers. Just go into the store and you will see a constant stream of people buying goods, asking for advice and just waving a friendly hello. Yes, the atmosphere really is electric!

Tidy Paws - a pampering to bark about! CALLING all dogs! Just ‘paws’ for a moment and think, “Where can I get the most tail-wagging pampering in the area?’’ The answer of course is from the caring staff at Tidy Paws, led by proprietor Anna. After 15 years of dog grooming, and six and a half years in business at Tidy Paws, Anna knows exactly what any discerning pooch wants. A former veterinary nurse, her fully-equipped premises cater for all breeds and sizes and no dog is allowed to leave unless Anna feels it looks perfect. Her background also helps her to identify any problem that might need medical attention and can refer the owner to her husband at Eduardos Vets. Anna’s happy friendly team start by clipping their canine guests, then its wash time using filtered water and a top-quality shampoo – finally a dry and final trim to complete a furrytail day.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Dance success is all about Footwork Footwork Dance are a friendly multicutural local dance school and since opening the new studios last year in Los Montesinos the school has gone from strength to strength. At Footwork many styles of dance are available for you to enjoy, Dance is for everyone no matter what age or ability, Erica is a fully qualified teacher and her certificates are displayed at the studio for all to see. We are very conscious that classes are fun, but taught correctly and safely in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, everyone is treated as an individual and encouraged to progress at their own pace. Not only do we produce shows to support local charities we enter competitions and we will be entering exams in March next year. If you would like to join a winning team whether it is for fun, fitness or your future either call, e-mail or pop in to our studios, we look forward to meeting you. footworkdance@hotmail.com 662 137 329

Unlock the ultimate with Goldenkeys Goldenkeys property CB started in Northern Ireland in September 2004 and came to Spain in May 2005. We offer a wide variety of professional services to cater for all budgets - and a service that is second to none in property sales, property management and after-sales service. We arrange professional trade services for your home, as well as NIE, legal advice, bank accounts, mortgages and help, car hire, nursery hire, bicycle hire, coach trips, day trips and so on. We do holiday rentals and can arrange long term rentals at great prices. Visit our website for more information and updates on offers. W e are on Facebook. We have a saying ‘We lead, others follow” so contact Ena today to see what we can do for you and your home in Spain. Telephone (0034) 636942204 Check out www.goldenkeysproperty.com or come and see us on a Saturday at Moncayo Market in Guardamar between 9.00 and 13.00 in the retail village. Company women award winner 2011 for business excellence.

No more run in the sun Imagine sitting in the hot Spanish sun with your face beautifully made-up but free from the fear of melting streaks of colour running down your cheeks. Or just think of jumping in a pool without a moment’s worry that your waterproof eyeliner will turn out not to be. Better still, envisage waking up looking just as good as when you went to bed. This freedom to look good ALWAYS is just what advanced semi-permanent make-up specialist June Hutchinson gives her clients. June, a key member of the Medaesthetics team has worked in the beauty industry for many years, and trained in the art of semi-permanent make-up with world acknowledged experts Finishing Touches. With semi-permanent make-up, June can define eyebrows, draw in eyeliner and put subtle definition back into lips. June also offers medical tattooing and non-laser tattoo removal.

Hair loss? It’s all grow at Margaretha‘s! IF you're feeling self-conscious or worried about hair loss, Salon Margaretha is here to help you with practical no-fuss solutions that will help restore your hair health and feeling of well-being and confidence. Their 20 years experience ensures that you are in trustwor¬thy, professional hands and their completely private consulta¬tion offers unrivalled advice, personalised treatment and tailor-made hair replacement solutions. Their wide range of wigs and prosthetic hair pieces is so natural that it's impossible to tell them from real hair and their cutting and styling expertise ensure that your look is completely 'your own'. If you need any help in connection with hair loss, contact Margaretha herself on 966 921 846 at her clinic. (She specialises in alopecia and disruptions in hair growth due to illness, injury, hormone imbalances and chemo/radiotherapy treatments).

Colour up your image at Pinks PINKS hair, beauty and tanning studio in Benijofar offers a huge range of hair and beauty treatments from a highly qualified and friendly team. Laura, who won Junior hair stylist for 2011, is an excellent stylist and is fantastic at hair up, hair extensions, gents cuts and much more. Grace is the top colour technician with three years experience of working in Spain. Indiana is Pinks new Junior and is showing great potential, and Sandy is there to sort out all your beauty treatments from facials to gel or acrylic nail sets including nail art and pro-polish. Pinks is also one of the only salons which now offer facial threading by Zara. All colour hair treatments used are organic and the salon now offers Keratin anti-frizz treatments. Pinks can also offer spray tans or they have an upright tanning booth. To make an appointment, please call 965724671

Friday, September 7 2012

FROM STYLE TO AISLE! Lauren makes the cut – and lands golf pro Mark

YOU could say that Lauren Gibson’s romance with Mark Shakespeare got off to a hairy start. Because they met when Mark walked into the clinic where Lauren worked – and asked to have his hair trimmed. That was three years ago and last Saturday Lauren, Manager of the Medaesthetics Clinic in Punta Prima, married golf professional Mark at El Bancalito, Los Perez, San Miguel, in a ceremony attended by 90 guests from England

Ireland and Spain. Mark is originally from Little Aston, Birmingham while Lauren was born on the Wirral, Cheshire. The groom is the son of Mrs Christine Shakespeare, who still lives in the Birmingham area, and Lauren is the daughter of Lynda and Bill Gibson, who have lived in Playa Flamenca since 2004. Lauren, whose first date with Mark was to go ice skating at Elche, has lived in Spain for seven years – four years longer than her husband. The newlyweds are both very

involved with the Spanish community. The bride is a founder member of Beats and Breaks Dance Company and the only British member of Torrevieja de Sal Carnival Dance group - travelling throughout Europe to attend Carnival events. And the groom is part of Pinnacles 50s, 60s and 70s music group and also a member of the Torrevieja roller hockey team. The couple intend to continue their careers in Spain and plan to honeymoon in the Maldives later in the year.

THE WRITE SIDE OF HAPPINESS WHAT makes YOU happy? Well, Clare Lawrence is aiming to lift the spirits of anyone who is feeling down – by compiling a book of uplifting quotes. And the Quesada-based journalist wants YOU to help the ‘What Makes You Happy? Project, which she hopes will take hold all over the world. Says Clare, 32: “I am asking people to send me their quotes about what makes them happy. They can send me anything from one word, to one sentence up to a whole paragraph. “The response so far has been fantastic and I couldn't have wished for a better outcome. I have set up both a group and now a page on Facebook for the project, which I am getting a lot of

activity and positivity from. “People are putting a lot of effort into their quotes and I want to get a few thousand eventually. I know it'll take some time, but I want to help people - that's the main inspiration really. To provide something that if people are feeling down or sad or are struggling with a difficult situation or a crisis etc, then they will have something that they can refer to, to help pick them up. “I know that books such as these have been invaluable to me in the past.’’ All you need to do is send Clare a quote, a word, a sentence or a paragraph about What Makes You Happy. You could say something like "Sunshine" or "The sunshine makes me happy’’ or "The sunshine

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makes me happy because I can sit around the pool and when I get too hot, I can jump in the cool water." You can contact Clare by email at clare_bean3@yahoo.co.uk or clare21@live.com Link to the "What Makes You Happy?" Book Project group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g roups/444899825554628/?r ef=ts

THE Show G r o u p Torrevieja have lost their home of 20 years – and are now searching for a new rehearsal venue. It is with great sadness that the group have had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos, where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history. One of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja, the group have been entertaining residents and

GROWING A GREEN SPANISH LAWN CHRIS HUGHES of Lawns in Spain clued Vega Baja Garden Club members in on the common mistakes many people make in trying to grow good green lawns here on the Costa Blanca. He illustrated his talk with samples of different types of grass and addressed six

LIVING WITH CANCER

MARIA and the Pink Ladies will be at the Civic Centre in Playa Flamenca every Wednesday between 12 noon and 2pm after the summer break. Everyone is invited

basic problems with cultivating a lawn. He explained how it is possible to achieve success through careful choice of the type of grass and proper preparation of the ground, without having to use large volumes of water, and at an ongoing economic cost. More informa-

along to discuss booking either a mammogram or prostate test or to just talk about living with cancer whether it be as a sufferer or supporting someone with cancer. The AECC early detection programme is subsidised and is available to everyone. There is nocharge but donations would be gratefully received.

tourists with their energy packed shows for the last two decades. During their long existence The Show Group have staged wellloved musicals, pantomimes, original musical comedies, murder mysteries and several variety

shows.And their efforts have raised well over 50,000€ for local charities. The hunt is now on for a new venue in To r r e v i e j a where the group can for hold their twice w e e k l y rehearsals and maybe even for their shows. If anyone has space and facilities to give the Group Torrevieja a new lease of life, please contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614

tion can be found on his website: www.lawnsinspain.com . The Garden Club’s next meeting is at Los Rosales Restaurant on October 1 at 13.45 for a prompt 14.00 start. It will include a talk by John Donovan on growing tomatoes, a general Gardening Question and Answer session, and the Club's AGM. Further information from Val on 966716527.

CHARITY FUN DAY IN AID OF EMAUS

Come along and enjoy the fun at La Campana Bar, Urb Eden in Guardamar on Saturday 15th September from midday, all in aid of Emaus. Stalls will include Face Painting, Angel Cards, Craft Stalls, Charity Stalls and many, many more. TKO’s very own Andy James will be in attendance entertaining you throughout the day

as will the many dancers and signers too. As always, there will be an auction and a raffle with great prizes available. There will be plenty for kids and adults to enjoy. Oh, and of course, a BBQ! For more information, please call 966 184 597 691 305 749 or email carsruswife@gmail.com See you there!

Friday, September 7, 2012

SPANISH NEWS

RAJOY, MERKEL MEET ON A KEY DAY FOR SPAIN

SPANISH Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy refused to be drawn yesterday (Thursday) on whether his government would tap a new European Central Bank programme designed to keep a lid on the borrowing costs of the euro's more indebted countries.

During a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Rajoy declined to comment on whether Spain would make an official request for the ECB help, which would be subject to conditions and likely-monitored by the International Monetary Fund. "When I have something new, I'll com-

municate it," he said at a press conference alongside Merkel However, Rajoy, who was speaking after ECB president Mario Draghi outlined details of a big change in the central bank's bond-buying program, left the door open for a request. Spain "must control its he finances," public added. Rajoy added that the wave of tax hikes and spending cuts he has

Ryanair in fresh fuel controversy On Tuesday a Ryanair flight that departed from Leeds-Bradford Airport was required to request permission to land in front of other at planes waiting Lanzarote’s Arrecife airport because it was low on fuel, a spokesman for the public airport authority AENA has told Spanish news agency Efe. The incident comes shortly after a government probe was launched into the low-cost airline for possible breaches of fuel-load safety requirements. It is believed that the air control staff requested that all aircraft with scheduled landings around 4pm circle the easternmost Canary island as due to poor weather conditions a rescheduling of landings was required. At which point the captain of the Ryanair plane requested priority from the tower, stating his craft was “very light on fuel.” The request was authorized and the aircraft jumped to the front of the four airplanes waiting. The

CORVERA AIRPORT TO OPEN ‘SOON’

others, according to Las Palmas based newspaper La Provincia, were a from flight Thompson London Gatwick, a Condor from Frankfurt and another departed that Ryanair Bologna. The controversial airline, previously criticized for obliging its pilots to take on the minimum amount of fuel possible to save money has been in the news in recent weeks after three of its aircraft were required to perform emergency landings in Valencia on July 26 due to an alleged shortage of fuel with an investigation by the Spanish Public Works Ministry currently pending. The Irish company has however released a statement saying that Tuesday’s landing request was due to the dangerous weather conditions, rather than a lack of fuel, and sources have told Efe that this was not treated as an emergency landing request, rather just a solicitation for priority.

p u s h e d t h r o u g h s i n c e January "are very difficult measures and difficult to explain, but in the situation that we're in, we have to do it." Merkel praised Spain's efforts and said the two leaders discussed a separate bank rescue package aimed at propping up the country's lenders hurt by a property boom that went bust, and the deteriorating of condition financial Spanish regional governments that function much like U.S. states.

Ex-chief justice drops compensation claim Carlos Dívar, the disgraced former Supreme Court chief justice and president of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), has decided to give up his fight to claim more than 200,000 euros in compensation he was demanding following his resignation from both positions on June 21. Dívar, 70, was forced to step down after it was revealed that he spent 28,000 euros in judici-

ary money for 32 weekend trips to Marbella and other tourist destinations between 2008 and March this year. He was demanding that the CGPJ compensate him under the law for 208,243 euros, which is 80 percent of his salary that he was entitled to receive. But in a statement released late Monday, the council secretary general Celso Rodríguez Padrón said Dívar had withdrawn his claim.

SUMMER ROAD DEATHS FALL TO RECORD LOW Road deaths during the peak JulyAugust holiday period hit their lowest levels on record this year, the government announced on Monday. The head of the traffic department, María Seguí, told a news conference that 262 people were killed in road accidents in the period, 62 fewer than a year earlier. In July alone, the number of fatal accidents amounted to 111, with 117 deaths, a drop

of 55, or 32 percent, from a year earlier. There were 127 such crashes in August, with fatalities falling by seven to 152. The number of serious injuries also fell. “This is a particularly welcome day,” Seguí said. “It gives us reason for a lot of hope for the rest of the year. She congratulated the public as the “stars behind these results” in paying greater heed to safety advice.

MURCIA’S President Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso has promised that Corvera Airport will open “soon”. He didn’t give an exact date, saying it would be a matter of months because all the building work is now complete. But he assured ABC radio listeners: ““Very soon trial flights will take place, and once it is clear that the airport is completely functional flight companies will start to make bookings.’’ “Work on the airport was started in 2007 and five years is not an excessive length of time to build an airport,” he added. also Valcarcel explained that officials were in the midst of with negotiations AENA to transfer the workers at San Javier airport to Corvera. This would mean the new airport would take over the 1.5 million travellers who use San Javier every year.

Friday, September 7, 2012

UK HEADLINES

Violent partners hit by Clare law The Sun 'CLARE'S Law', a scheme to help protect women from domestic violence, launched yesterday (Thursday). The pilot scheme will give women "the right to know" if their partner has a history of domestic violence. The campaign for a change in the law was brought about by Michael Brown, the father of a murder victim Clare Woods. Clare was strangled and set on fire by ex-boyfriend George Appleton at her home in Salford, Greater Manchester, in February 2009. Appleton, dubbed the “Facebook Fugitive”, then went on the run before hanging himself. Miss Wood, 36, a motherof-one, met Appleton on Facebook, unaware of his horrific history of violence

Secretary Theresa May, who agreed to run the pilot. Ms Blears said: “Following the tragic death of Clare Wood, who was a resident in Salford, I have worked closely with her father and family to gain cross-party support for ’Clare’s Law’. “Too many women and men continue to suffer domestic violence and it is vital that all possible steps Murdered ... Clare did not know her partner's past are taken to protect people and to provide them with the information they need to make an informed decision.” Information may be disclosed via a request from a member of the public, the “right to ask”, or by an agency where a decision is made to consider disclosing the information in order to protect a potential victim – the “right to know”.

against women, including repeated harassment, threats and the kidnapping at knifepoint of one of his exgirlfriends. At the inquest into Miss Wood’s death last year, Coroner Jennifer Leeming said women in abusive relationships should have the right to know about the violent pasts of the men they were with. The family’s campaign was also taken up by Salford and Eccles MP Hazel Blears and backed by police and Home

A YOUNGSTER was led out of a supermarket by two teenagers in a chilling case echoing the Jamie Bulger tragedy. Michelle Peachment, 32, was horrified when her beloved son Kieran suddenly vanished during a shopping trip. Shoppers told her they had seen the 11-year-old - who has a mental age of seven - leave the store with two youths. Police launched a massive hunt for missing Kieran after being contacted by distraught Michelle. The boys had lured Kieran from the Asda store after say-

Trusting Kieran in ‘Bulger’ scare Daily Mirror ing he could meet their “famous father”. They then took him on a bus - where a concerned fellow passenger challenged them. The Good Samaritan left the bus with Kieran and took him to a police station in Leicester. It bore chilling similarities to the case of Jamie Bulger, the youngster who was murdered by two boys in 1993. “I was crying and felt sick,” said Michelle. “I couldn’t cope and felt like I was empty. "It made me think of what

happened to Jamie Bulger. “These boys told Kieran I wouldn’t be upset if he went with them and he believed them.”

A STUDENT appeared in court this week accused of cooking a hamster. James White, 21, allegedly “caused unnecessary suffering to an adult female Syrian hamster by subjecting her to hyperthermia”. White, from York, denied killing the animal at the city’s magistrates’ court. And the court was told there was conflicting evidence on how the pet died

Hamster damned so the case was adjourned. White was given unconditional bail. Stephen Munro, defending, said: “It’s a very sensitive case and it’s a case that’s going to be a battle of the experts, in essence.” White is due back in court on October 4.

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£8 BILLION TO PARK! BRITISH motorists now spend £8 billion each year on parking after charges have risen 12.5 per cent in the last year. Expensive parking is also hitting local shops and amenities as well as drivers' wallets, with 65 per cent of respondents to a survey saying that the high cost of leaving their car puts them off shopping locally and 69 per cent simply avoid areas with the highest charges. According the survey by confused.com, 78 per cent of British drivers spend up to £150 on parking each month. While this might seem steep, drivers in Knightsbridge, London have to contend with charges of £36 for three hours of parking, with other sites nearby charging £33 and £32 for the same period. According to the survey, the top 10 most expensive car parks in the country are in and around central London, with charges of

£33 and £24 to park for three hours. More than one in five (21 per cent) feel that car parks don't offer enough space. With only 33 per cent of sites in the UK offering more than 100 spaces, it's not surprising that 60 per cent of drivers say they spend between six and 20 minutes searching for a space.

HIGH-HEELS OR THE HIGH-WAY? IT'S not often that the worlds of fashion and road safety intersect, but since driving shoes started to become fashionable a few years back, that's exactly what has happened. And about time too, because far too many drivers are making bad footwear choices. A poll by the AA in 2010 found that 27 per cent of respondents had encountered difficulties while driving because of the shoes they were wearing, with 5 per cent claiming that their footwear had actually led to them driving dangerously, losing control or having an accident. If those figures are representative of the 37 million licence holders in the UK, about 1.8 million drivers could potentially be wearing unsuitable – even dangerous – shoes.

The act of driving – especially in traffic conditions that involve constant use of the pedals – can take its toll on your feet and ankles. Wear the right shoes and your feet feel relaxed, your car control improves, you can react faster to changes in traffic or road conditions and you can become a smoother driver. Yes, all because of the shoes you wear. Soles and heels are key. Thick soles mean that your feet can't feel the pedals properly, so you can't accurately judge how much pressure to apply, making braking and accelerating more abrupt and jerky. Quite apart from the effect it has on your passengers, this will do nothing to reduce the wear and tear on your car. Soles should be a maximum of 10mm (1cm) thick, but some-

thing along the lines of 4mm is even better (you can feel the difference if you compare the two). You also need to avoid wide soles, which could mean you pressing two pedals at the same time. The important thing is that you can feel the pedals to gauge how much pressure to apply. Moving on to heels, high ones are a definite no-no. The heel of your foot needs to be on the floor to achieve the correct pedal action: high heels elevate it and distort the ability to measure how much pressure needs to be applied. The only thing worse than high heels is platform wedges – a double whammy of high heels and thick soles.

Anyone for Golf? IT'S a busy week for new cars. First there was the latest version of Ford's Fiesta, then the teaser images of Vauxhall's Cascada Convertible and now the new Volkswagen Golf. The seventh-generation of the popular family hatchback uses the VW Group's MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) platform that was first seen in the new Audi A3 earlier this year, along with styling that takes an "evolution rather than revolution" approach. At 4,255mm, the latest Golf is 56mm longer than the Mk6 version that it replaces, as well as 13mm wider at 1,799mm with a wheelbase lengthened by 59mm. This has helped to create additional interior space, while new production techniques mean that it is up to 100kg lighter than its predecessor. Compared with the Mk6

Golf the new car has more leg and shoulder room front and rear, and the boot has increased in size by 30 litres. All Golfs now feature a touchscreen infotainment system as standard. An electronic parking brake is also fitted as standard, as is a multi-collision brake system that automatically brakes the vehicle after a collision to minimise the chance of a second impact. Further options include two autonomous emergency braking systems (one that works from 93mph and one from 19mph), adaptive cruise control and an automatic parking device. For the first time the Golf is also available with a "driver profile selection", which lets the driver choose between eco, sport, normal and individual settings for throttle

mapping and engine management. Auto stop/start technology is also standard. Petrol engines include a 1.2-litre producing 84bhp with fuel economy of 57.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 113g/km, and a 1.4 with Active Cylinder Deactivation, which can deactivate two of the cylinder when they are not needed, with figures of 138bhp, 58.9mpg and 112g/km.

Friday, September 7, 2012

CODE CRACKER Code Cracker is a crossword puzzle with no clues; instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number. In this week’s puzzle, 2 represents P and 22 represents Q, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

DOUBLE CROSS-WORD Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the standard or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same.

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1 Father secures footwear for royal residences (7) 5 Virginia rented a personal assistant (5) 8 Drunkenly rob a gem bar (7) 9 Horrible pains in this country (5) 10 Drunk Yugoslav guy missing shots (5) 11 Maintain America is in a spot (7) 12 So, Cain tidied up the playroom (6) 14 Five lodged in shocking holes; positive slums (6) 17 Wander, heading Middle East followed by a queer-looking nerd (7) 19 An incus is part of a Roman villa (5) 22 Whisper to a group of players (5) 23 Wandering strider is emotionally aroused (7) 24 Metal discovered amidst eels 25 Sunday in church and about Frank (7)

Down 1 Iron newspaper (5) 2 All be confused by Mark (5) 3 Funny picture of a box with nothing in it (7) 4 When small operations get out of order, use a partner (6) 5 Saves broken jars (5) 6 Escape from can? (7) 7 A number of workers are lessees (7) 12 Firm politician, a ship direction finder (7) 13 Horrible disease for the beach (7) 15 Oxygen helping speech (7) 16 Credit is double big trouble (6) 18 Five hundred successfully live (5) 20 French writer is never wrong (5) 21 Daybook with no ending on the shelf (5)

STANDARD CLUES

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Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

2 letter words As So 3 letter words Ago Ask Ate Ego Ere Rob Sat Toe 4 letter words Ages Agog Airy Akin

Bead Belt Berg Bolt Byte Cape Cars Cine Else Eyed Gnat Gong Grab Lame Land Lock Lung Marl Oboe Ogle

Okay Opal Oral Pale Pane Para Rare Rope 5 letter words Adios Alias Apace Coati Comet Conga Debit Dicta Elate Idiot

Irate Leave Moors Otter Reran Revue Salad Salve Serve Sever Share Shave Slate State Strut Tapir Trine Vines 6 letter words

Canned Cornea Dabble Locate Oracle Severe Sonnet Surfer 8 letter words Desolate Semiarid 9 letter words Recombine Seafaring

SPANISH-ENGLISH CROSSWORD Improve your Spanish - clues in Spanish, answers in English or vice versa.

Across

Across 1 Deer meat (7) 5 Add together (3,2) 8 Religious doctrine (5) 9 Violently destructive windstorm (7) 10 Determined to be successful (9) 12 Slide on snow (3) 13 Dry red wine (6) 14 Get away (6) 17 Deciduous tree (3) 18 Offensive to the mind (9) 20 Question closely (7) 21 Seat for one person (5) 23 Foot joint (5) 24 Bishop's jurisdiction (7)

Down 1 Russian liquor (5) 2 Badger (3) 3 Surprise (7) 4 Country (6) 5 Rotates (5) 6 Restate from one language into another (9) 7 Vow (7) 11 Gambling card game (9) 13 Acute intestinal infection (7) 15 Hot wind from North Africa (7) 16 Protect (6) 18 Dwell (5) 19 Brief and to the point (5) 22 Beer (3)

Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Sham, 3 Mattress, 9 Antenna, 10 Natal, 11 Cornish pasty, 13 Lupine, 15 Albedo, 17 Freudian slip, 20 Idiom, 21 Example, 22 Distress, 23 Less. Down: 1 Scarcely, 2 Altar, 4 Apathy, 5 Ten-gallon hat, 6 Entitle, 7 Sale, 8 Indian summer, 12 Compress, 14 Permits, 16 Biceps, 18 Lapse, 19 Bind.

Scribble Pad

1 Fourth estate (5) 1 Royal residences (7) 2 Mark (5) 5 Gentleman’s gentleman 3 Humorous drawing (7) (5) 4 Partner (6) 8 Commerce restriction 5 Flower jars (5) (7) 6 Unwanted outflow (7) 9 European country (5) 7 Renters (7) 10 Volley (5) 12 Navigational instru11 Maintain (7) ment (7) 12 Gambling room (6) 14 Shacks (6) 13 Coast (7) 17 Ramble (7) 15 Formal speech (7) 19 Blacksmith’s iron block 16 Emergency situation (5) (6) 22 Apart (5) 18 Live (5) 23 Emotionally moved (7) 20 French science fiction 24 Alloy of iron and carwriter (5) bon (5) 21 Shelf (5) 25 Earnest (7) Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Oranges, 5 Waste, 8 Service, 9 Stage, 10 Tonga, 11 Turning, 12 Pastel, 14 Madrid, 17 Trample, 19 Chase, 22 Atoll, 23 America, 24 Ladle, 25 Testers. Down: 1 Onset, 2 Apron, 3 Grimace, 4 Sweets, 5 Wiser, 6 Shadier, 7 Emerged, 12 Pitfall, 13 Seafood, 15 Archers, 16 Depart, 18 Pulse, 20 Agile, 21 Exams.

Across

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1 Cheap (goods, labour, shop) (6) 5 Traffic jam (6) 8 Wolf (4) 9 Cacerola (8) 10 Waitress (8) 11 Priest (4) 12 Flies (insects) (6) 14 To run (6) 16 Bears (animals) (4) 18 Cakes (8) 20 Cobweb (8) 21 Cola (de animal, avión, cometa) (4) 22 Predicar (6) 23 Adviser (in business, politics etc) (6)

2 Aguacate (7) 3 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 4 Ostras (7) 5 Help (assistance) (5) 6 To move closer (7) 7 Silla (5) 13 Waterfall (7) 14 Chestnut (7) 15 Enemy (7) 17 Lanza (5) 18 Melocotón (5) 19 Between (5)

Friday, September 7, 2012 Across 7 What was the surname of the Russian-born science-fiction author of The Foundation Series? (6) 8 Which Hindu festival (also known as the Festival of Lights) that is held in October/November, celebrates the end of the monsoon? (6) 10 Which American men’s magazine was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates? (7) 11 Disraeli Gears and Wheels of Fire were albums recorded by which 1960s British rock supergroup? (5) 12 Which small ground-dwelling songbird with elongated hind claws and a song that is delivered on the wing, is typically crested and with brown streaky plumage? (4) 13 What name is often applied to an assembly of witches, usually 13? (5) 17 What name is given to viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans? (5) 18 Which word can precede: back, board, house, moon and stop? (4) 22 Which 1979 science fiction horror film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm and Yaphet Kotto, told the story of a highly aggressive extra-terrestrial creature that stalks and kills the crew of a spaceship? (5) 23 In baseball, what name is given to one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat? (7) 24 Derived from the Spanish for ‘otter’, what name is given to the skin or fur of the coypu? (6) 25 By what other name is the hallux better known? (3,3)

SUDOKU

Quiz Word

Down 1 Also known as a ‘pollywog’ or ‘porwigle’, what is the name of the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particu-

larly that of a frog or toad? (7) 2 What was the surname of the father and daughter who reached number one in the UK singles chart in 1967 with Something Stupid? (7) 3/4 Which American chess master defeated Boris Spassky in 1972 to take the world championship, which he held until 1975? (5,7) 5 Rutherford B who was the 19th president of the US from 1877 to 1881? (5) 6 What is the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet, transliterated as S? (5) 9 What name is given to an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things? (9) 14 Prior to the introduction of the euro in 2002, what was the name of the monetary unit of Germany, equal to 100th of a mark? (7) 15 What was the surname of the British-born American novelist who is remembered chiefly for her novels for children, including Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886), A Little Princess (1905) and The Secret Garden (1911)? (7) 16 What is the surname of the actor who starred as PC ‘Fancy’ Smith in the BBC police drama Z-Cars from 1962 to 1965? (7) 19 Originating in Finland, what name is given to a small room used as a hot-air or steam bath for cleaning and refreshing the body? (5) 20 In Roman numerals, what number is represented by the letter L? (5) 21 By what other name is the small bone or ossicle in the middle ear, the incus also known? (5)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH

masculine and femenine agreement Match these words with their Spanish translations then find them in the wordsearch. (Answers below)

sports QUIZ

ANSWERS: 1. 70 Minutes 2. Croquet and Polo 3. Skiing 4. American Football 5. Roger Federer 6. Brazilian 7. George V (In 1914) 8. Ice Hockey 9. Night Shade 10. 27-28 Inches 11. Lineswoman - slept in chair 12. Greyhound Racing 13. Red

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Wordsolution Across: 1 Arkle, 9 Diocese, 10 Bayou, 11 UFOs, 12 Sceptre, 13 Pat, 14 Zeta, 16 Leek, 18 Tea, 20 Whistle, 21 Oslo, 24 Chase, 25 Arsenal, 26 Athena, 27 Emery. Down: 1/4 Aldous Huxley, 2 Kyoto, 3 Eden, 5 Umbrella, 6 Layette, 7 You Bet, 8 Yeast, 13 Pantheon, 15 Epitaph, 17 Kwacha, 18 Texas, 19 Morley, 22 Synge, 23 Ashe.

la casa nueva

el coche nuevo

la chica alta

el lápiz azul

la gata blanca

el libro rojo

la goma negra

el padre guapo

la madre guapa

el perro negro

la mesa azul

el tio viejo

la puerta roja

el vaso blanco

la tia vieja

Empareja estas palabras para animales - Match the Spanish and English animal words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz. 1.el chico alto, 2.el coche nuevo, 3.el lápiz azul, 4.el libro rojo, 5.el padre guapo, 6.el perro negro, 7.el tio viejo, 8.el vaso blanco, 9.la casa nueva, 10.la chica alta, 11.la gata blanca, 1 2.la goma negra,

Soduko

13.la madre guapa, 1 4.la mesa azul, 15.la puerta roja, 16.la tia vieja a.th handsome father, b.the tall girl, c.the red door, d.the old aunt, e.the tall boy, f.the white glass, g.the beautiful mother, h. the new house,

Span - Eng

Quizword

i.the black dog, j.the blue pencil, k.the white cat, l.the new car, m.the red book, n.the black rubber, o.the blue table, p.the old uncle. Answers: 1e, 2l, 3j, 4m, 5a, 6i, 7p, 8f, 9h, 10b, 11k, 12n, 13g, 14o, 15c, 16d.

1. How Long Does A Game Of Field Hockey Last? 2. What two sports use mallets? 3. Ingemar Stenmark won a record 85 world cup races in what sport? 4. In which sport would you find a Bomb, a Blitz and a Shotgun? 5. Who Did Rafael Nadal Beat In The Final When He Bagged His First Ever Wimbledon Title? 6. What Nationality Was The Formula 1 Driver Ayrton Senna Who Was Tragically Killed In 1994? 7. Who Was The First British King To Attend An FA Cup Final? 8. Which sport do the Detroit Red Wings play? 9. When Commonwealth Gold Medalist Judy Simpson Was On Gladiators What Was Her Characters Name? 10. What Is The Official Circumference Of A Football? 11. Why did Dorothy Cavis-Brown make news at Wimbledon? 12. In Which Sport Did Ballyregan Bob Win 32 Consecutive Races? 13. Which Colour Ball Is Not Placed Back On The Table If It Is Illegally Potted?

el chico alto

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Friday, August 31, 2012

TRELI ON THE TELLY with ALEX TRELINSKI It’s been a great week to say hello to old friends like Doctor Who, the Daleks and of course the best backstabbers in the business - the Ewing Family! There was no better way for BBC1 to start a new run of Doctor Who than to bring back his old enemies, those pepper-pot shaped figures of fun. And they were just as nasty and devious as ever. I’d sooner trust a Costa property agent than do business with the Daleks, which the Doctor was forced to. He and his companions, the estranged Amy and Rory, were brought together to deal with a dumping ground for deranged Daleks on a planet that the fully working models wanted to destroy. But we got a glorious twist, as leading the resistance on the junkyard planet was a character called Oswin, full of

The Doctor and the deranged Dalektrics

fun and attitude. Played by Jenna-Louise Coleman, she’s going to be The Doctor’s new companion, and based on the last few minutes, I’d love to know how she’s going to reappear for the Christmas Special. There was also a neat bit of business where the rather annoyed Daleks were all involved in a rousing chorus of shouting out Doctor Who as the Time Lord slipped away from them in The Tardis. It was a very

Horoscopes Aries March 21 - April 19 A piece of sound financial advice will be given to you by a circus trapeze artist which may make you change your mind on the future trend of commodity prices in these troubled economic times... This week your favoured sport is the triple jump, which, as we all know, is the long jump for posey overachievers.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 A period of beach time fun is well starred this week after you have faced up to your annual fear of stripping virtually naked in front of others. Use beach towels strategically until your confidence has returned. Throwing things and catching things are well starred especially Frisbees, balls and babies.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 A previously mild mannered cat will become aggressive after you seem to be about to feed it but then don't. The cat is suffering from mild heat stroke and misunderstood your actions, but even so your catty faux pas will put you straight to the top of its 'humans to bring down' list. This week your destiny will agree to most things you suggest.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Reindeers and hearty slaps on the back from manly deep voiced and possibly bearded men, will pepper this week with angst based joy. Despite your attempts to conserve energy, Saturn is determined that your fuel bills will be at record levels. Resign yourself to bankruptcy and everything else is a bonus.

start of a new drama series with these words: - “A limited series with a limited future”. That was something of a misjudgement as the poor reviewer was talking about Dallas! I’ll admit that it eventually ran out of steam, and there was a ridiculous final episode where Joel Gray played the devil, and came to haunt JR, who may or may not entertaining and easy to fol- have killed himself! But at its low opening episode which best, Dallas was wonderful bodes well for the next few hokum, which introduced UK weeks and what is promised TV viewers to glitzy American to be a very emotional exit for soap. And 20 years later, it’s Amy and Rory. back on Channel Five, fresh Matt Smith, as always, was as ever. From the opening spot on with a top perform- credits and the big characance as the Doctor, and let’s ters of JR, Bobby, and Sue hope he sticks around for Ellen, mixed in with new next year’s 50th anniversary names and the promised of a show that, based on last return of old favourites, it’s Saturday’s opener, is show- one of the best revivals I’ve ing no signs of flagging. seen. And the big news is Back in 1977, ‘Variety’ that Larry Hagman’s permagazine reviewed the formance is just as entertain-

ing as it was in the old days. Full credit to the producer, Cynthia Cidre, who said she was determined to keep faith with the original show, whilst making it accessible to new viewers. It’s must- watch fun, so catch a repeat of the opener on Channel Five tonight Friday) and rejoice in the fact that a second series is coming next year. Putting many hours into an event, doesn’t mean you’ll get things right. I was concerned that Channel Four beating the BBC to the rights to the London Paralympics would mean that the quality of the coverage would suffer, and I fear I’ve been proved right. Putting aside some of the badly judged timings on commercial breaks, a lot of it looks dated with the presenters sat in a studio, with just a plain background. I presume

that Four couldn’t afford to be based at Olympic Park. Even Clare Balding didn’t look comfortable with it, and it just has a cheap look with too much talk and not enough action. I hope the organisers enjoyed the extra money they got from Channel Four, as opposed to their event being splashed all over BBC1 and BBC2, which it would have been, with at least double the viewers. So we’ve had lots of complaints to the UK broadcasting regulator, OFCOM, about the depiction of Muslims in the BBC 1 comedy show, Citizen Khan. I would humbly suggest that the complainants focus on the main problem and instead target their criticism at the BBC by asking why the programme is unfunny and a piece of total trash.

By Pandora Leo July 23 - August 22 Carry on regardless and things might turn out OK, or they might not, who can tell?, just plan this week as if the planets will have no direct impact on your life as they will be busy doing other things. Philosophy will continue to have a profound effect on your life in the coming week. This week your destiny is shy, so give it a hug.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 'Fashion' modeling is set to inspire you this week in all of its pouty exuberance. Walking quickly, stopping, looking mean, then turning around and walking back where you have just come from will enhance an otherwise dull week filled with fears for the economy. Your destiny wears the fluffy coat of a highly pampered pet.

Libra September 23 - October 22 You will be drawn to the benefits of loan sharkery on the 10th: lending money for up to 2000% interest at times certainly will have its attractions to you. Try to avoid loaning to Taurus and Aries however, the other star signs rarely resort to violence if it all goes wrong. This week your destiny is screaming at you silently about your dress sense.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 The threat of financial peril coupled with a difficulty in finding food to feed wild birds, is set to make this week zing with a Mary Poppins type sadness. As you might have suspected, Mary Poppins is Saturn's favourite movie of all time and he still weeps at that bit with the old woman and the pigeons.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Items previously considered to be lucky will stop being lucky this month, and items previously thought to be unlucky will grow in unluckiness, taking on a profound sinisterness that even Vincent Price and Christopher Lee would find difficult to understand. Hearty laughter may help you handle your destiny this week...

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 After last week's problems with pistachio nuts, the planets are concerned at your suicidally high sodium intake. If the hallucinations start drink lots of water and pray in the direction of Jupiter, which is up for about half of the time. This week your destiny is undecided, and may leave any outcome until next week.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 Your favoured method of throwing things this month is in the shot-put style, and not in your everyday over the arm throwing style, especially at the end of violent domestic arguments in which you usually like nothing better than to throw plates and slam doors. This week your destiny wears the knee length shorts of a street juggler-cum-golfer.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 Dogs will present difficulties this week, and you may find that your standard 'tickle them under the chin' attempts at ingratiation will fail spectacularly, or at least fail to the extent that you would consider yourself mad to even think about trying it again. Remember that dogs can sense fear, people can smell it, adjust your body deodorising policy accordingly.

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DALLAS 00:20 The Rob Brydon Show 00:50 James May's Things You Need to Know 01:20 BBC News 01:30 HARDtalk 02:00 Newsday 02:30 Asia Business Report 02:45 Sport Today 03:00 BBC World News 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 BBC World News 04:30 Asia Business Report 04:45 Sport Today 05:00 Shakespeare Unlocked

Updated version of the soap, following the glamorous lives and vicious feuds of Texas oil dynasty the Ewings in the 21st century. The series begins with Bobby's son Christopher preparing to marry his fiancee Rebecca, a grand occasion that has brought the whole family back to Southfork Ranch. However, Bobby is hiding a terrible secret - while John Ross Ewing, son of notorious schemer JR, has been doing some dodgy deals that threaten to tear the clan apart once more.

00:15 Rude Tube 01:20 David Blaine: Drowned Alive 02:15 Dave Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure 04:10 Stalked 04:35 This Is Me 04:40 Time Team 05:35 Deal or No Deal 06:30 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard 06:40 Freshly Squeezed 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show 10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 18:25 Paralympic Games 2012 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:30 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 01:00 SuperCasino 04:55 HouseBusters 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Nick's Quest 06:35 Nick's Quest 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:50 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 09:50 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Celebrity Big Brother 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Numb3rs 16:15 Elevator Girl 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Ice Road Truckers: Deadliest Roads 21:00 Dallas 22:00 Celebrity Big Brother

The Courier Saturday TV

September 8

00:05 Come Fly with Me 00:35 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws 00:45 EastEnders 02:40 Weatherview 02:45 The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation 03:45 Land of the Lost Wolves 04:45 Newswatch 05:00 BBC News 05:30 On the Road With 06:00 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Food 13:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 World Class 14:30 Homes Under the Hammer 15:30 Bargain Hunt 16:30 Cash in the Attic 17:15 Escape to the Country 18:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 18:20 Formula One 19:35 Total Wipeout 20:35 Doctor Who 21:20 The National Lottery: Secret Fortune 22:15 BBC Proms 2012 23:45 BBC News; Weather

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Weather Youth in Revolt It's All Gone Pete Tong BBC News The Record Review BBC News Click Close

07:00 Guess with Jess 07:10 Louie 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Dipdap 07:45 Rastamouse 08:00 Roar 08:30 Project Parent 09:00 The Scooby-Doo Show 09:20 Dennis and Gnasher 09:30 The Slammer 10:00 12 Again 10:30 Incredible Edibles 11:00 Cop School 11:30 Richard Hammond's Blast Lab: The Experiments 11:35 Splatalot 12:00 Prank Patrol 12:30 Diddy Movies 12:45 MOTD Kickabout 13:00 The Sky at Night 13:20 Coast 13:30 The Big Circus 15:15 A Man for All Seasons 17:15 Flog It! 18:00 Wartime Farm 19:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 20:00 Dad's Army 20:30 BBC Proms 2012 22:00 QI XL 22:45 The Thick of It 23:15 A Single Man

00:35 Captivity 02:00 Jackpot247 04:05 Columbo: Troubled Waters 05:45 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Mini CITV 08:25 CITV 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:20 The Real Housewives of New York City 13:15 The Real Housewives of New York City 14:15 ITV News and Weather 14:19 Meridian Weather 14:20 Columbo: Caution - Murder Can Be Hazardous to Your Health 16:20 The Living Daylights 18:55 Meridian News and Weather 19:10 ITV News and Weather 19:25 New You've Been Framed! 19:55 Fool Britannia 20:25 Red or Black? 21:10 The X Factor 22:10 Red or Black? 22:55 The Jonathan Ross Show 23:55 ITV News and Weather

THE THICK OF IT Armando Iannucci's political satire returns with longsuffering MP Peter Mannion taking charge at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship as part of a coalition government. However, he must also work with junior minister Fergus Williams - an arrangement neither man is enjoying. As the series begins, Fergus excitedly prepares to launch his new digital education initiative - until Downing Street spin doctor Stewart Pearson announces technophobe Peter is going to be the spokesman for it instead.

00:15 Derren Brown: Hero at 30,000 Feet 01:30 Family Business 03:25 My Name Is Earl 03:45 My Name Is Earl 04:10 Happy Endings 04:30 The Confession 04:35 Mesh 04:40 St Elsewhere 05:30 Deal or No Deal 06:25 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 06:40 Close 06:50 The Treacle People 07:00 Channel 4 Presents 07:05 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show 10:15 Paralympic Games 2012 14:00 Paralympic Games 2012 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 23:30 The Last Leg with Adam Hills

00:00 Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side 01:15 SuperCasino 04:55 Motorsport Mundial 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 City of Friends 07:40 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 07:50 Abby's Flying Fairy School 08:00 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 Play! 08:30 Noddy in Toyland 08:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 Rupert Bear 10:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:10 The Mr Men Show 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers Samurai 11:35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:10 Animal Rescue Squad 12:25 Celebrity Big Brother 14:25 Coroner Creek 16:10 Back to the Secret Garden 18:10 Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt 20:00 Cricket on 5 21:05 5 News Weekend 21:10 NCIS 22:10 CSI: Miami 23:05 NCIS

The Courier Sunday TV

September 9

00:05 Live at the Apollo 00:50 The Football League Show 01:25 Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead 03:15 Weatherview 03:20 Dateline London 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Our World 05:00 BBC News 05:30 Click 06:00 BBC News 06:30 On the Road With 07:00 Breakfast 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Country Tracks 13:00 BBC News 13:05 Homes Under the Hammer 14:05 Bargain Hunt 15:05 Cash in the Attic 16:00 Escape to the Country 17:00 Songs of Praise 17:35 Planet Earth Live 18:35 Formula 1 20:05 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 20:30 Countryfile 21:30 Inspector George Gently 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

00:50 Harper 02:45 Close

07:00 Guess with Jess 07:10 Louie 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Dipdap 07:45 Rastamouse 08:00 Roar 08:30 Deadly Art 08:45 Copycats 09:15 Paradise Cafe 09:40 Wingin' It 10:00 12 Again 10:30 Junior Bake Off 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 12:30 The Great British Bake Off 13:30 Ride Lonesome 14:45 The Victors 17:15 Flog It! 18:15 My Perfect Wheelchair 19:15 Swimming with Crocodiles 20:15 Richard Hammond's Crash Course 21:00 China on Four Wheels 22:00 Dragons' Den 23:00 Mock the Week 23:30 Hilary Devey's Women at the Top

00:09 Meridian Weather 00:10 The World Is Not Enough 02:30 ITV News Headlines 04:00 In Plain Sight 04:40 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Mini CITV 08:30 CITV 10:25 ITV News 10:30 House Gift 11:25 There's No Taste Like Home 12:25 The Hungry Sailors 13:20 ITV News and Weather 13:29 Meridian Weather 13:30 The X Factor 14:30 Murder, She Wrote 15:30 Columbo: Rest in Peace, Mrs Columbo 17:30 Doc Martin 18:35 The Talent Show Story 19:30 Meridian News and Weather 19:45 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Coronation Street 21:00 The X Factor 22:00 The Scapegoat

DRAGONS DEN

New series. More aspiring entrepreneurs climb the infamous stairs to face self-made millionaires Duncan Bannatyne, Hilary Devey, Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis, hoping to secure investment for business ideas that could change their lives. Among the contenders are a former professional boxer whose pitching style proves to be a big hit, a Northern Irishman whose figures don't seem to add up, a chipshop owner who showers the panel in confetti, and three friends from north London with eye-catching miming skills.

00:15 The Butterfly Effect 02:25 David Blaine's Street Magic 03:10 Happy Endings 03:30 This Is J03 03:35 Hollyoaks 05:45 Deal or No Deal 06:40 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 06:50 The Treacle People 07:00 Paralympic Games 2012 Tonight 08:00 Ironman Triathlon 08:25 British Rallycross 09:00 Will & Grace 09:30 Frasier 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Paralympic Games Breakfast Show 12:30 Paralympic Games 2012 18:25 The Great British Paraorchestra 19:30 Channel 4 News 20:00 Paralympic Games 2012

00:05 NCIS 01:05 SuperCasino 05:00 HouseBusters 05:25 Divine Designs 05:50 County Secrets 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 The Milkshake! Show 06:35 Thomas & Friends 06:45 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Roary the Racing Car 07:15 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:25 City of Friends 07:40 Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs 07:50 Castle Farm 07:55 Abby's Flying Fairy School 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:15 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:25 Play! 08:35 Noddy in Toyland 08:45 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:40 Rupert Bear 09:55 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:10 The Mr Men Show 10:25 Roary the Racing Car 10:40 Jelly Jamm 11:00 Power Rangers Samurai 11:35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold 12:10 Looney Tunes 12:20 Celebrity Wedding Planner 13:20 The Hotel Inspector 14:20 Sabrina the Teenage Witch 16:05 Daddy Day Camp 17:50 The Aristocats 19:30 5 News Weekend 19:35 The Fifth Element 22:00 Resident Evil: Extinction 23:50 The Replacement Killers

The Courier Monday TV

September 10

00:10 00:40 02:10 02:15 World 03:15 04:15 05:15 05:30 06:00 06:30 06:45 07:00 10:15 11:00 11:58 12:00 12:45 13:13 13:15 14:00 14:15 14:25 17:00 17:30 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:25 23:35

In with the Flynns Honeymoon in Vegas Weatherview The Dark: Nature's Nighttime Holby City Good Cop BBC World News HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Escape to the Country Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Olympics 2012 Doctors Flog It! Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Olympics 2012 New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather Citizen Khan

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Formula 1 Newsday On the Road With BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today Close Guess with Jess Louie Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane Chuggington Rastamouse

08:00 Barney's Latin America 08:30 League of Super Evil 08:40 Eliot Kid 08:55 Newsround 09:00 What's New Scooby-Doo? 09:25 Buzz and Tell 09:30 Nina and the Neurons: In the Lab 09:45 Baby Jake 10:00 The Adventures of Abney & Teal 10:15 Raa Raa the Noisy Lion 10:25 The Large Family 10:40 The Koala Brothers 10:50 Dirtgirlworld 11:00 Octonauts: Creature Reports 11:05 Kerwhizz 11:25 Driver Dan's Story Train 11:40 Waybuloo 12:00 In the Night Garden 12:30 BBC World News 13:00 Daily Politics 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain 17:30 Helicopter Heroes 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Celebrity MasterChef 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Food 22:00 Horizon 23:00 James May's Things You Need to Know 23:30 Newsnight

00:00 ITV News and Weather 00:14 Meridian Weather 00:15 Premiership Rugby Union 01:15 ITV News Headlines 03:15 Golden Balls 04:05 Motorsport UK 04:55 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Leaving 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 Hillsborough - The Search for Truth

LEAVING New series. Twenty-five-year-old Aaron is unemployed, single and still lives with his parents. The day he meets married mother-of-two Julie, 44, he is drunk and miserable, but a bond begins to form between the pair when he takes a job at the hotel where she works, and after sharing a kiss, they embark on an unlikely relationship. Tony Marchant's drama, starring Callum Turner and Helen McCrory.

00:30 I'm Spazticus 01:00 Bill Bailey: Dandelion Mind 02:00 American Football Live 05:45 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 05:50 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 05:55 Deal or No Deal 06:50 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:20 Sali Mali 07:25 The Treacle People 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Come Dine with Me 12:30 The Renovation Game 13:30 River Cottage Bites 13:45 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:50 London 2012: Our Greatest Team Parade 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Cookery Course 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 999: What's Your Emergency? 23:00 9/11: The Miracle Survivor

01:35 SuperCasino 05:00 The FBI Files 05:50 County Secrets 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 The Milkshake! Show 06:35 Thomas & Friends 06:45 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Mio Mao 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:05 The Family Recipe 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Rory McGrath's Pub Dig 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Numb3rs 16:15 Pregnancy Pact 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 World's 21:00 Frontline Police 22:00 Cowboy Builders 23:00 Lethal Weapon

The Courier Tuesday TV

September 11

00:05 Gavin & Stacey 00:35 The Lock Up 01:15 Stolen 02:40 Weatherview 02:45 Felicity Kendal's Indian Shakespeare Quest 03:45 Doorstep Crime 999 04:15 Rip Off Britain 05:00 Celebrity MasterChef 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC News 06:30 World Business Report 06:45 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News; Weather 12:00 Escape to the Country 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:40 Doctors 15:10 Only Fools and Horses 16:05 Marrying Mum and Dad 16:35 Splatalot 17:00 Who Let the Dogs Out? 17:30 Trade Your Way to the USA 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 BBC News; Regional News 21:00 Holby City 22:00 Trouble on the Estate 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 The Lock Up

00:20 Dragons' Den 01:20 Richard Hammond's Crash Course 02:05 Newsday 02:30 ABC World News 03:00 BBC World News 03:30 Asia Business Report 03:45 Sport Today 04:00 BBC World News 04:20 The Super League Show 05:00 Schools 07:00 Guess with Jess 07:10 Louie

07:20 07:30 07:40 07:50 08:00 08:30 08:40 08:55 09:00 09:25 09:30 Lab 09:45 10:00 Teal 10:15 10:25 10:40 10:50 11:00 11:05 11:25 11:40 12:00 12:30 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:15 16:00 16:45 17:30 18:15 Mouth 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30

Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane Chuggington Rastamouse Barney's Latin America League of Super Evil Eliot Kid Newsround What's New Scooby-Doo? Buzz and Tell Nina and the Neurons: In the Baby Jake The Adventures of Abney & Raa Raa the Noisy Lion The Large Family The Koala Brothers Dirtgirlworld Octonauts: Creature Reports Kerwhizz Driver Dan's Story Train Waybuloo In the Night Garden BBC World News Daily Politics My Life in Books To Buy or Not to Buy Weakest Link Wanted Down Under Helicopter Heroes Flog It! Put Your Money Where Your Is Eggheads Celebrity MasterChef Celebrity Antiques Road Trip The Great British Bake Off Vikings The Rob Brydon Show Newsnight

00:35 The Gauntlet 02:25 ITV News Headlines 04:00 Champions League Weekly 04:25 ITV Nightscreen 05:35 The Jeremy Kyle Show 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Live International Football 23:10 ITV News and Weather 23:40 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:45 International Football Highlights

RUDE TUBE Joined by a new sidekick - a talking computer - Alex Zane showcases more of the world's most popular internet videos, beginning with a countdown of 50 clips on the theme of failure, featuring spelling bees, crashed Lamborghinis, the world's worst bedroom band and a skateboard disaster.

00:05 Random Acts 00:10 Bad Sugar 01:00 The Good Wife 01:55 The Good Wife 02:35 Revenge 03:20 Charlie's Angels 04:05 Happy Endings 04:25 St Elsewhere 05:15 Deal or No Deal 06:10 Make Do & Mend 06:35 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:05 Sali Mali 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Come Dine with Me 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:05 Channel 4 Presents 14:10 SuperScrimpers 14:40 The Battle of the River Plate 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Cookery Course 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 Double Your House for Half the Money 22:00 One Born Every Minute 23:00 Rude Tube

01:10 Cricket on 5 02:05 SuperCasino 04:55 HouseBusters 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Rory McGrath's Pub Dig 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Numb3rs 16:15 A Sister's Secret 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Cowboy Builders 21:00 The Yorkshire Ripper - Mind of a Killer: Revealed 22:00 Person of Interest 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

The Courier Wednesday TV

September 12

00:15 Citizen Khan 00:45 On a Clear Day 02:20 Weatherview 02:25 Toughest Place to Be 03:25 Rip Off Britain 04:10 Celebrity MasterChef 04:40 Celebrity MasterChef 05:10 BBC World News 05:30 HARDtalk 06:00 BBC News 06:30 World Business Report 06:45 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News; Weather 12:00 Escape to the Country 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:40 Doctors 15:10 Only Fools and Horses 16:05 Marrying Mum and Dad 16:35 Splatalot 17:00 Who Let the Dogs Out? 17:30 12 Again 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 20:00 The One Show 21:00 Watchdog 22:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws 23:45 Not Going Out

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China on Four Wheels BBC News HARDtalk Newsday Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today Schools: Eco Maths - Key 3 Schools: The Code

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Schools - Counting with Rodd Guess with Jess Louie Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane Chuggington Rastamouse Barney's Latin America League of Super Evil Eliot Kid Newsround What's New Scooby-Doo? Buzz and Tell Nina and the Neurons Baby Jake The Adventures of Abney & Raa Raa the Noisy Lion The Large Family The Koala Brothers Dirtgirlworld Octonauts: Creature Reports Kerwhizz Driver Dan's Story Train Waybuloo In the Night Garden Daily Politics See Hear To Buy or Not to Buy Weakest Link Wanted Down Under Helicopter Heroes Flog It! Put Your Money Where Your Is Eggheads Celebrity MasterChef Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Restoration Home Dead Good Job The Boss Is Back Newsnight

00:45 Grimefighters 01:15 ITV News Headlines 03:45 Golden Balls 04:40 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 Daybreak 09:30 Lorraine 10:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30 This Morning 13:30 Loose Women 14:30 ITV News and Weather 14:55 Meridian News and Weather 15:00 Dickinson's Real Deal 16:00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show 16:59 Meridian Weather 17:00 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham 18:00 The Chase 19:00 Meridian Tonight 19:30 ITV News and Weather 20:00 Emmerdale 20:30 Coronation Street 21:00 All Star Mr & Mrs 22:00 Mrs Biggs 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 Assassins

PADDY AND SALLYS GYPSY ADVENTURE

New series. Former Celebrity Big Brother housemates Paddy Doherty and Sally Bercow explore the lives of gypsy and traveller communities around the world, and compare their cultures and traditions with those of their British counterparts. Their journey begins in the Spanish region of Andalusia, heartland of the gitano people, where Sally learns the art of flamenco dancing while Paddy tries his hand at bullfighting. The duo are also invited to a wedding, where they witness an unusual custom that leaves them shocked and outraged.

00:05 Random Acts 00:10 9/11: The Miracle Survivor 01:10 Surfing Special: The Endless Winter 02:55 KOTV Boxing Weekly 03:20 Sailing 03:45 International Volleyball 04:35 The Grid 05:00 British Rallycross 05:25 World Superbikes 05:50 Ironman Triathlon 06:15 Deal or No Deal 07:10 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:25 Frasier 09:55 Come Dine with Me 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:05 SuperScrimpers 14:40 Shane 17:00 Deal or No Deal 18:00 Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Cookery Course 18:30 Come Dine with Me 19:00 The Simpsons 19:30 Hollyoaks 20:00 Channel 4 News 20:55 4thought.tv 21:00 River Cottage 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 Shameless

00:55 CSI: Miami 01:50 SuperCasino 04:55 HouseBusters 05:20 House Doctor 05:45 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Mio Mao 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Robson's Extreme Fishing Challenge 13:05 The Family Recipe 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Rory McGrath's Pub Dig 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Numb3rs 16:15 The Hollywood Mom's Mystery 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Secret Interview 21:00 Emergency Bikers 22:00 Dallas 23:00 Paddy & Sally's Excellent Gypsy Adventure

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The Courier Thursday TV

September 13

00:15 Rosh Hashanah: Science Versus Religion 00:45 The Human Stain 02:20 Weatherview 02:25 See Hear 02:55 The Tube 03:55 Rip Off Britain 04:40 Celebrity MasterChef 05:10 Panorama 06:00 BBC News 06:30 World Business Report 06:45 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 10:15 Rip Off Britain 11:00 Homes Under the Hammer 11:58 BBC News; Weather 12:00 Escape to the Country 12:45 Cash in the Attic 13:13 BBC News; Weather 13:15 Bargain Hunt 14:00 BBC News; Weather 14:30 Regional News and Weather 14:40 Doctors 15:10 Only Fools and Horses 16:05 Marrying Mum and Dad 16:35 Splatalot 17:00 Who Let the Dogs Out? 17:30 Roy 18:00 Newsround 18:15 Pointless 19:00 BBC News 19:30 Weather 20:00 The One Show 20:30 EastEnders 21:00 Waterloo Road 22:00 Good Cop 23:00 BBC News 23:25 Regional News and Weather 23:35 Neighbourhood Watched

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PROPERTY FOR RENT Viva Villa and Vacation Services, For Short or Long Term Rentals visit: www.villaandvacation.com or Call: Ref: 49, 2nd floor one bedroom apartment situated conveniently located in the town centre of Torrevieja, with a small sun balcony overlooking the lovely communal pool. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 ROLDAN, Detached villa, on large plot. Choice of Furnished or Unfurnished 500€/mth IDEAL FOR KINGS COLLEGE School at LA TORRE GOLF, Large Community Pool. Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) LOMAS del RAME Villa, Large 2-3 Bedroom 3rd

Bedroom could be dining room or OFFICE 500€/mth Large garden area Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) LOS ALCAZARES HUGE 4 bedroom 3 bathroom Front and Rear Patio.AIRCON. Games Room Garage 700€/mth Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) EL CARMOLI 3 Bedroom Townhouses from 500€/mth Stunning Views. Lovely beach. Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) SANTIAGO DE LA RIBERA SOUTH FACING 3 Bedroom Villa with Garage. 600€/mth* Other available from 500/mth Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) Ref 33, Ground floor spacious 2 bedroom apartment, located in Torre la Mata. Close to all amenities and beach. 3 month rental €300pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 104, 2 Bedroom apartment in Torrevieja, (near gypsy lane), small balcony, near all amenities and Friday market. €350pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

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Friday, September 7, 2012 Ref 25 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms fully furnished villa to let on a small urb €500 per month plus bills. 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 rental available. 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 available. 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. Short term rental €800PCM. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref 702: Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment, located near los Locos beach, beautifully furnished. Short term rentals from 175€ per week. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 El Chaparel/La Siesta Two bedroom apartment in a quiet gated urbanisation for rent €350 per month plus bills. Reference No 17 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. 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 dis-

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tance of the excellent beaches and a good selection of restaurants, shops and bars. Long and short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 61, A lovely two bedroomed ground floor apartment, located in the centre of the small Spanish town of Los Montesinos, With a pleasant communal swimming pool adjacent & all amenities in walking distance. Long and short term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

PROPERTY FOR SALE 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 Lovely Corner property in Novamar V, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Being sold fully furnished including appliances, Has secure underground parking and faces large oasis communal pool. Walking distance to beach. 139.000 Euros, Call 627 711 155 and quote Ref No. K10 Ground floor duplex, with splendid views. Quiet location in Gran Alacant. Immaculate condition. Price has just been reduced to 105.000 and includes every-

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thing. For viewing call 627 711 155 Ref. No K27 Rare opportunity to purchase on Mediterrania III, Gran Alacant. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Private Parking, F/Furnished, Large communal pools & Tennis courts S/W facing, Dramatically reduced for quick sale to 126.000 euros. Ref No. K58 Call 627 711 155 for immediate viewing Don Pueblo, Gran Alacant. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Large Kitchen with Galleria, Secure underground parking, Gas Central Heating, Glazed in Porch, Solarium with stunning views. Viewings absolutely essential. Very large property at reduced price of 190.000 euros. Ref No. K38 Call 627 711 155 Opportunity to purchase at the off plan price of 195.000 euros. Large 4 Bed, 3 Bath Brand new property. Secure underground parking for 2 cars and communal pool. Situated opposite Gran Alacant and over looks projected golf course. Ref No. K52. 627 711 155 2 Bed, 1 Bath Ground floor duplex. Central heating, Grills, Fully furnished, Glazed in Galleria, 2 communal pools, private parking and walking distance to the Gran Alacant commercial centre. Situated in the popular urbanisation of Puerto Marino. Now only 96,500 euros for quick sale Ref No. K46. 627 711 155 Immaculate ground floor Duplex, 2 beds, 2 bath, Private Parking, Situated in Novamar, Gran Alacant. Price includes very tasteful furniture and white goods. Walking distance to all local amenities and beach. Now

only 129,750 euros. Ref No K24. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant Detached villa, located in a very sought after location.Situated on a 560m2 S/W facing plot and constructed in 2005. Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 full baths), Lounge-Diner, fully equipped Kitchen, Porch and Solarium with Alicante & Sea Views. ref.L81. €258,000 neg. Tel. 680333242 Ref 533: Lovely 2 bedroom Townhouse located in the popular area of Punta Prima, the property has a large lounge and fully equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, one with balcony, bathroom with double shower. €126,000 Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Gran Alacant, Large detached villa with beautiful gardens set on 550m2 plot, built in BBQ area and large 10x6 pool.Comprising of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Lounge Diner with fire place, Independent Kitchen, air con H/C, Solarium, front

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porch, converted under build with 3 extra rooms, private covered parking, irrigated gardens, close distance to beach and amenities. Ref. K18 €250,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Gem! Fabulous detached Villa, with Alicante sea views to the front and wood land views to the rear, means this immaculate villa is very private and un-overlooked. Comprising of 2 large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 bath, large fully equipped kitchen,glazed porch sitting area, solarium, Attractive Pool with cover, well maintained Gardens. Central Heating, Air Con, Ceiling fans, Private Parking, Alarm system, Decorative working Fire Place complete with electric Fire. Outdoor workshop/storage area, Quality Pergola & BBQ. Constructed in 2006, on plot size of 380m2 and being sold fully furnished including white goods. ref L80. €234,995 Tel 680333242

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Gran Alacant immaculate villa, 3 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed property maintained to a very high standard inside and out and the interior furnishings are top quality, offering a feeling of luxury and good taste. The plot size is 400m2 and has been beautifully tiles, and graveled and has established palms and plants. Oil fired central heating throughout, log effect fire place, ceiling fans in all rooms, towel heater rails, glazed in shower units, instant hot water, water purifier, free English TV, phone & internet lines, fitted double hanging wardrobes, safe, glazed in front porch, vanity units and

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X 4 m2 salt water pool, meaning maintenance is much easier plus outside toilet and shower. Sea views to front with Greenland views to the rear. ref K51. €245,000 Tel 680333242 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 Balsares is opposite Gran Alacant where the proposed golf course is now being started so this property will virtually be on the golf course, it is an investment not to be missed. The property is on a small gated urbanisation of 18 houses with private underground parking for 2 cars and direct access to the house, communal pool and toilets/changing rooms etc. The house is brand new and consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge with working fire place, large kitchen 12 m2, large galleria/ utility room, bedroom

balcony and front tiled terrace. This property also has a converted under build for an extra lounge or bedroom. ref K52 €198,000 Tel 680333242 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: 516, €39,999. Studio apartment in San Luis, close to amenities. Open plan fully equipped kitchen. Good sized lounge, bedroom and out onto balcony which has been glazed to create another room. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 510, €70,000. Bungalow located in San Luis. It is close to the supermarkets, bars and restaurants and is on the local bus route. An Opel Corsa car is included in this sale. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: KP3100, €183,000. Three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa, located in San Luis, on a 450sqm plot, with communal pool. Garage to side of house. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is off-road

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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 Gran Alacant, Situated in the "Alto" part of Gran Alacant, this 3 bedroomed, 4th floor apartment, offers luxury accommodation, with absolutely stunning sea views, as well as views of Alicante bay and the famous Santa Barbara Castle.The apartment is 89 square meters with open plan kitchen / living room and includes all electrical appliances & furniture also there is a utility room, open terrace, and private parking. The urbanisation also offers many communal pools, tennis courts, restaurants and bars. Ref. K20 €109,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant large detached villa with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner, fully equipped kitchen, large porch, roof top solarium, 400 m2 Plot, with established low maintenance very private gardens with irrigation system, electronic gates, private parking,

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outside wc, sink & shower, terraces, air con ( h & c ), mosquito nets, grills, alarmed, large spa pool with separate Jacuzzi section. Within easy walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre and close to local bus and tram route. Ref K33. €260,000 neg Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant limited edition villa, not very often available on the market. Only a few of this type were ever constructed- Very large 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom(2 ensuit) property, situated on a large corner plot with a 10 x 5 private pool and private parking. Lounge-diner with working fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with utility room. Large landing area, leading onto solarium, with extra storage external room. Front porch area leading into large well established gardens with irrigation system and fruit trees. Being sold fully furnished. Within walking distance to Gran Alacant commercial centre

and 5 minute drive to Carabassi beaches. ref. K11. €270,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Limited edition bungalow. Only six of this type available in Gran Alacant. Constructed in 2003 and immaculately maintained on a large plot size of 500m2 with a 10 x 5 pool.Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge-diner leading out onto front porch, independent kitchen including white goods, outside galleria, court yard, large garage with electric door, roof top solarium and private parking. Also built in wardrobes, Toldos blinds, air con H/C, security grills, alarm, security doors, bathrooms heaters, outside toilet, outdoor lighting, irrigation system, attractive and well kept gardens, beautifully tiled inside and out, fire place, English TV, phone line. Being sold with top quality furniture. ref L95. €275,000 Tel 680333242

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Friday, September 7, 2012 Gran Alacant, Situated in the central area of Gran Alacant and within walking distance to all local amenities such as a selection of different cuisine restaurants, bars, pharmacies, banks, popular GA market and Carabassi Beach. Comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a private garage and roof-top solarium. This property is part of a small urbanization which has the use of a large decorative communal pool. Ref. K36 €149,000 Tel 680333242 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 Gran Alacant, corner property in Don Pueblo with no expense spared, comprising of 3 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 decoratively tiled bathrooms, very large independent kitchen with galleria. Included in the price are all kitchen appliances such as large fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave to

name just a few. There is a huge lounge complete with chimney, plus large fully transformed under build,and small workshop. Front and rear private garden area, secure underground garage, tennis courts, football pitch and communal pools. Ref. K14 €209,00 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Ground floor south west facing apartment in Puerto Marino close to G.A commercial centre, comprising of 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Lounge-Diner, Independent Kitchen with Galleria, Porch area and large tiled front garden, The property is being sold fully furnished and includes all kitchen appliances, H & C Air con is fitted as well as sky TV. The apartment enjoys the use of 2 large communal pools and has private parking in an enclosed electronically gated car park. Competitively priced for a quick sale. Ref. K40 €91,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated on the very first urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant, this 2nd floor duplex offers taste and quality. Comprising of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge-diner, independent

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kitchen, full roof-top solarium with superb views and recently glazed in porch offering extra living area as well as extra privacy as the glass is mirrored. Ref.K44 €108,000 Tel 680333242 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 Top floor Duplex. Very good price of 108.000 euros for a quick sale. Furnished to a very high standard, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Lounge Diner, Glazed in Porch, Large Roof Top Solarium. Choice of Communal Pools, Private Parking. Walking distance to all amenities and on the First urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant. Viewing essential. Ref No. K44. Tel. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant beautiful detached villa with very large pool and within walking distance to the Gran Alacant Commercial Centre. This villa comprised of 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, lounge-diner, Independent kitchen, roof top storage, solarium, porch & terrace. Large private pool, BBQ area, established gardens and private terraces, Private Parking, Solarium with Views to Alicante. 450m2 plot, fully furnished including white goods. Located in very quiet desirable road. ref.L96. €255,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, Situated front line to the famous blue flag beaches of Carabassi, the real beauty of this property is its proximity to the beach, but also on offer is a fantastic communal pool situated in beautifully kept gardens with little Spanish walk ways.Comprising of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge diner, American style kitchen

including all appliances, roof top solarium with stunning views, front porch area with front garden and a secure underground garage. fully furnished Ref. K23 €125,000 rare opportunity Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant, this mid terraced Puerto marino townhouse has been priced low purely for a quick sale. Briefly comprising of: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge-Diner, Independent Kitchen with Galleria, Porch area, Front tiled garden, Private gated Parking & the use of 2 large communal pools Ref. K22 €123,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant villa located in a very quiet area , situated at the end of a cul-de-sac means there is no through traffic.3 bed, 3 bath, 330m2 plot, established large gardens, working fireplace, solar panel for hot water,private parking, south facing great views, fully furnished, fantastic opportunity. ref. L85. €215,000 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant Town House with a difference. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Glazed in Porch, Quiet Location, Extra storage areas, and South Facing Private Pool as well as 2 communal pools. Fully Furnished, All mod cons. Greenland Views and all local amenities close by. Ref. No L79. 179.000 euros 680 333 242 Beach front Line property, over looks Carabassi

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Beach, Gran Alacant. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Secure Underground Parking, Fully furnished, Roof Top Solarium. 3 Large Communal Pools, Fantastic communal Gardens, Tennis Courts and much more. 125.000 Euros Ref No. K23. Tel. 627 711 155

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Greenside Gossip IVIE DAVIES takes a weekly look at the golf scene - golfdavies@gmail.com

WILD ABOUT LOVE! So the teams are selected and we know who is going into battle. The only thing we do not know is who is going to be Davis Love’s vice captain. The greatest golfing spectacle, if not in the sporting world, is just 20 days away and the US Captain’s picks were announced on Tuesday. So this is to whet your appetite and to create discussions before you settle down on the 28th with your cans of lager and packets of crisps and, for the first time in two years, the control of the TV remote. There is going to be loads of chat as to who should have been in the teams and why so and so was left out, but Love’s selection of his four

wild cards, Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Brandt Snedeker and Dustin Johnson, will have the most discussion. The last US Captain to win the Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, welcomed Love’s wild-card choice and said that the side “has a great opportunity to prove that America is still the leading force in the game of golf”. José María Olazábal’s European team will no doubt have a little chuckle at the comments of Azinger, who hoisted the Stars and Stripes loudly and proudly in Kentucky in 2008. They can inform him of the fact that America have won only once in the last five Ryder Cups and that Europe boast three of the top four players in the world

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America’s high Ryders still the best, insists Azinger

— as well as the last four world No.1s. But Azinger is nothing if not patriotic. He rabbited that golf is a global game but the core strength of the game still comes from America and the strength and the depth of the 12 guys that are representing the US can prove that. But both teams are very strong and this should be one of the most compelling Ryder Cups ever. The latter is definitely correct, as the teams appear to match up so well. It is undeniable that the PGA Tour is stronger than the European Tour, but when it comes to the best 12 of both there is very little in it. Love, to his credit, has done all he could to redress the recent Ryder Cup anomaly of European dominance. One of the odd things that the US have done is the decision to give Michael Jordan complete access to the team room – as a motivator I thought that was the physical trainer on GMTV a few years ago. He married Tessa Sanderson . It was Paul Azinger who insisted on doubling the number of wild cards four years ago. Love should thank Azinger, not just for his advice and cheerleading, but also his foresight. So let’s start some food for thought. Stricker is Woods’s partner; Furyk provides experience in a side containing four rookies compared to Europe’s one; Johnson’s immense length is made for Medinah; and Snedeker’s immense putting is made for matchplay. From a European point of view the discussion may concern the mediocre form of German Kaymer who chose

to miss the last points-counting event, the Johnnie Walker Championship in Paul Scotland, to work on his Azinger game. Martin is not the same player he was a couple of years ago when he was US PGA champion and world number one, that's for sure. But he's won enough money in this campaign to qualify automatically. In the days when Bernard Gallacher was captain, he had worries about a number of players so having only one Team: Rory McIlroy (NIR), UNITED STATES worry out of 12 players is Justin Rose (ENG), Paul Captain: Davis Love III. okay. Lawrie (SCO), Graeme Team: Tiger Woods, In my opinion it's just a McDowell (NIR), Francesco Bubba Watson, Jason confidence thing with Martin. Molinari (ITA), Luke Donald Dufner, Keegan Bradley, Sometimes you can just get (ENG), Lee Westwood Webb Simpson, Zach on a bad run, but with a (ENG), Sergio Garcia (ESP), Johnson, Phil Mickelson, young player like Kaymer Peter Hanson (SWE), Martin Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker, confidence can turn around Kaymer (GER), Ian Poulter Jim Furyk, Dustin Johnson, very quickly. (ENG), Nicolas Colsaerts Brandt Snedeker So it’s all set for the 39th (BEL) Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club, Chicago, Illinois. Get your armchair position, go to Carrefour or Mercadona and order your Chapters in my new golf instruction book which is being supplies. This is your time, released for Christmas Highlights include: after all it is only three days Chapter 1) How to Properly Line Up Your Fourth Putt every 730. Chapter 2) How to Hit a Maxfli ball from the Rough When How they line up You Just Hit a Titleist from the Tee Chapter 3) How to Get More Distance off the Shank EUROPE Chapter 4) When to Give the Course marshall the Finger Captain: José María Chapter 5) Proper Excuses for Drinking Beer Before 9:00 Olazábal. Vice Captains: Miguel Angel Jiménez, a.m Chapter 6) How to Find That Ball That Everyone Else Saw Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke Go in the Water and Paul McGinley Chapter 7) How to Relax When You Are Hitting Three off the Tee Chapter 8) How to Relax When You Are Hitting Five off the Tee Chapter 9) When to Suggest Major Swing Corrections to Your Opponent

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TITTER ON THE TEE It's been a rough day. I got up this morning... put a shirt on and a button fell off. I picked up my golf bag and the handle came off. I'm afraid to go to the bathroom.

Friday, September 7, 2012

WOULD CLOUGHIE HAVE SURVIVED IN THE 2012 GAME? The Courier’s new Voice of Football examines the legacy of a legend

WELL, certainly the 1990s Clough wouldn’t have survived, when ‘the greatest manager England never had’ (see Footnote) was reduced to an embarrassing wreck by alcohol. But Brian’s great managerial years, the 60s building Derby and the 70s and 80s building and rebuilding my beloved Nottingham Forest proved that Cloughie was undeniably one of the very best, who produced title and cup-winning sides. Yes, I know he never won the FA Cup - but he won just about everything else, including the European Cup twice in succession, and the First Division title twice with two unfashionable East Midland clubs. What a legacy Brian Clough left behind… But the question I posed is valid in these ever-changing times – would Cloughie have survived in the modern game, with the continental influence, agents, players demands, appalling behaviour on and off the field, and numerous other factors that are prevalent today. Of course he would! Clough

was a survivor, just as adaptable to big changes that took place in his heyday. Didn’t the 60s, 70s and 80s change enormously in football terms? Cloughie handled the greats of yesterday like Dave Mackay, Peter Shilton, Trevor Francis, Stuart Pearce and many other strong characters with firm but fair management, learned at the football coalface in the North-East, where men were men and women were proud of it. How did he do it? It is said in the 15 minutes before matches he made ordinary players like McGovern, Lloyd and Gemmill play like superstars and harnessing, then releasing squandered talent like Hinton, Burns and Robertson to win all those trophies. Wages? He wasn’t afraid to pay players big

salaries IF their on-field performance merited it, sometimes straining the club’s resources to do it. But, that last awful early 90s period apart, Cloughie delivered his clubs the success the management, players and fans could only dream of. Clough grew up, played and learned through the times when players were treated like chattle by the clubs, unable to move unless the management said so; only paid a totally unrealistic maximum wage of a paltry

£20 per week, most supplementing their income with second jobs to make ends meet and feed their families. That farcical situation was eventually broken by men like Jimmy Hill, and led by t h e England a n d F u l h a m c a p t a i n J o h n n y Haynes, the David Beckham of his day who became the first £100 a week footballer. Cloughie began learning the immensely difficult art of football club management at penniless Hartlepool, where of necessity he polished the previouslyused match balls, painted the stands and drove the team bus, before being brilliantly head-hunted by the late, great Len Shackleton to take the reins at once-big

Introducing the Voice of 1959BC and all that JOHN McGREGOR was nine years old when his family settled in Nottingham in 1958. And when Nottingham Forest won the FA Cup the following year, he became an ardent fan. It was 1959 ‘BC’ – Before Cloughie. At grammar school, John was taught English for two years by the author Stanley Middleton. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1967 and travelled the world extensively, leaving in 1972 to embark on a selling career that took him to senior sales positions with four different companies. John ran the London Marathon in 1990 and has lived in Nottingham, Wrexham, Swindon, Thatcham, Dunstable, Tring and Northampton. In 1995 he bought a house here on the Costa Blanca and now divides his time between England and Spain as he follows his various hobbies. In addition to both English and Spanish football, these include studying for an Open University degree in English, writing, travel, seeing his family, playing his guitar badly and counselling work. John lives with his wife Anne and boss(y) cat Cleo, and has two children and four grandchildren.

A young Cloughie makes a point

Derby County, then languishing in the bottom half of the Second Division (today’s ‘Championship’). Within five years Derby were First Division champions - you listening, our Nigel? - where he should have stayed. But I for one am glad he didn’t, taking Forest so high we needed oxygen. Through the years he took on – and beat the best: the likes of Shankly, Busby, Review and many

continental super clubs like Real Madrid. Yes, Cloughie was a winner. I just wish he’d retired before, or even straight after losing the infamous ‘Gazza’ cup final against Spurs in 1991. I was there – RIP, Brian! FOOTNOTE: Last year I met and chatted with Tommy Docherty when he came to Torrevieja: when I asked him what he thought of Brian Clough, that was his answer.

in line USAIN TO PLAY FOR Bolt PAIN GAME for Madrid UNITED... REAL-LY! friendly OLYMPIC champ Usain Bolt is being lined up to play for Manchester United against Real Madrid. The sprint king — who is a huge Red Devils fan — could appear in a glittering friendly next season. Bolt, 25, was guest of honour at United’s first home game of the season against Fulham, when fans cheekily urged boss Sir Alex Ferguson to “sign him up”. Now Ferguson, 70, has hinted he could make the Jamaican’s lifelong ambition come true. He told Inside United magazine: “Usain’s a character and a big United fan. “But it’s interesting he says he’d like to play in a charity game. It could be brilliant, and next year when we play

Real Madrid’s Legends again, there could be opportunities to bring him up and see how he does.” Just last month, Bolt told The Sun he would happily quit athletics for a spot in the United squad. Fergie also revealed how he cashed in after backing Bolt to win the 100m and 200m at the London Games. He said: “I must thank him because that was my biggest bet. Bolt was 4/5 to win each of them a week before the Olympics started. It was a brilliant bet.” Ferguson added: “I watched all the Olympics. For us to get 29 gold medals was terrific. It was probably the most uplifting thing that’s happened in Britain for a long, long time.”

THE rugby players of ITV Orihuela are back in training at Miguel University – and the twomonth break has proved a shock to the system for some of them. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are now on at 20.00, with ‘real’ training being added to the fitness side. The only designated rugby bar in the area, The Steakhouse in Rojales (formerly Tylers Bar), will be screening all the big games this weekend. First up is Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh on Friday at 20.00, followed by the Four Nations at 12 noon

on Saturday with Australia v South Africa - and on Sunday at 15.30, Saints v Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership. For more info, or to buy rugby gear, call Garry on 692 767 242 – or check out his Saturday stall at Moncayo Market.

Friday, September 7, 2012

WEST IS BEST

Top-six compass points to Sam and the Baggies OK, so the Premiership is already being led by real WEST Londoners Chelsea (just don’t mention Athletico Madrid and Falcao). But WEST Ham and WEST Brom could be challenging for the top six this season after showing some stunning early form. Did you see Big Sam’s old boys taking poor old Fulham apart? Now that he’s reunited with (naughty) big mates Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan, Allardyce’s new ‘ammers look a bit like Bolton uz-woz when Sam were last ‘oop there – big, strong and ugly! Harry Redknapp - and he should know - was heard to opine ‘What a signing!’ on MOTD re. Carroll’s arrival at Upton Park. The only worry (England included, see below) is that the much-maligned striker limped off in the second half, having led the line magnificently and caused havoc in Fulham’s dodgy defence. Questions: were you watching, Liverpool? Oh, what have you done, Brendan bach? Down in Swales your Swans are still superbly swimming! Why did you do it, boyo? Similarly Steve Clarke’s West Brom looked good,

John McGregor reports

pricking Everton’s early bubble 2 – 0, Fellaini coming back to planet earth by missing an early sitter, and losing his man defensively as McCauley headed the second. The results put the Baggies third and West Ham seventh, and both sides look good to challenge the top six mafia we have become used to in recent seasons (well - except Liverpool - sorry youse...) Talking of ‘Arry, whither Tottenham? The man gave Spurs back league position respectability, and took them right up there again with the big boys where they belong. As some superstars like Van den Vaart and Modric leave, I do ask if loopy Levy has chosen the right man in Chelsea-reject AVB, who sounds more like something you use to stop nasties on your PC. One of my major ‘couldn’t-make-it-up’ football issues is when clubs appoint as their new astronomically highly-paid manager (there’s a clue there, John) a man who clearly failed in his previous employment and often was rightly sacked. Stand up Alex McLeish, Mark Hughes, Steve Bruce: the list goes on… You’ve got to hand it – well something, even if it isn’t a trophy, to our Arsene, the Gunners doing better so far in the north of the capital than Spurs. Next along Wenger’s conveyor belt of new and replacement talent for the likes of Song and Robin-fleeing-the-nest are

Cazorla, Podolski and Giroud. Oh, and is Diaby now their new midfield controller? He certainly looked the part against those meandering Merseysiders. In The Championship, Blackpool lead with nine points, closely followed by Blackburn - and my Forest! Both those two have eight, trailing all the way down to nil-points by bottom placed Peterborough. If you didn’t know, there is no Premier and Championship football this weekend as the World Cup qualifiers take place. Next domestics weekend is September 15/16. Moldova is one of those countries I would have trouble finding on a map, but featured, albeit relatively poorly, in Euro 2012. No doubt at their place, wherever it is, they will test England, now already without Rooney, Carroll and Cole. Forwards at this stage are Welbeck, Defoe, Sturridge and Walcott, the last two believed to be unsettled with their clubs: perhaps Welbeck is too, with Van Persie’s dynamic arrival at Old Trafford. In the other Home Countries, Scotland are home to Serbia, Wales take on Belgium in Cardiff, Northern Ireland play mighty Russia in Moscow, and the Republic have Kazakhstan, also away. So plenty to worry about for all of us! See you next week!