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Friday, September 14, 2012

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PUMP UP PRICES AND YOU’LL PAY! Government warns big Red Cross may spell green light for market

MONCAYO Market may re-open on Tuesdays – to help families struggling to survive. Market organisers held a meeting last week with the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) in the hope of reversing the local authority decision to limit Moncayo to just one day a week’s trading – namely Saturday. The son of Spanish people in Guardamar had informed the organisers that local families had been finding things tough since the closure of the market on Tuesdays and Fridays. Now the organisers have offered to run the market one day per week with all the proceeds going to Cruz Roca in Guardamar. They are now awaiting a

decision from Guardamar Town Hall as to whether the idea is acceptable. The future of the Moncayo Market was thrown into doubt following the sudden suspension of its midweek operation in July. The previous three-daysa-week operation ended on July 20 when its Tuesday and Friday operation was suspended - apparently on the instructions of the local authority. One English trader told The Courier at the time: “I’m confused. Here we are, expats in Spain trying to earn a living in a time of financial crisis and they won’t let you do it. It seems ludicrous to me. They should be encouraging us, not shutting us down.’’

By DONNA GEE

SPAIN’S leading petrol companies and distributors have been told by the Government to control their prices – or face sanctions. The country’s three top suppliers – Repsol, Cepsa and BP – held discussions with officials of the Rajoy administration on Wednesday evening. And they accepted that they must keep a rein on their margins of profit in order to keep the lid on further price increases. According to figures released on the fuel-priceseurope.info website yesterday (Thursday), the average price of 95 unleaded petrol in Spain is €1.497 a litre. But local motorists report an all-time high of around €1.55 in the Torrevieja area. Wednesday’s meeting came after the companies were accused by the National Competition Commission (CNC) of increasing the cost of fuel immediately the option presented itself – yet taking their time lowering pump prices following any fall in the price of crude.

three over fuel hike

José Manuel Soria, the Minister for Industry, has warned petrol companies and distributors that measures will be taken if they do not cooperate. But Antonio Brufau, chairman of Repsol, promised after the meeting: 'What we can do, we will do'. In June, filling up at Spain’s petrol stations was among the cheapest in

Europe – only Andorra at being noticeably cheaper. Today, the UK average is listed £1.419 sterling – that’s €1.77 or around 27 cents a litre more than in this country. But even Brits are considerably better off than the Norwegians - who have already gone through the €2 a litre barrier – and Turkey,

Portugal and Italy, who are on the verge of doing so. Romania now has the cheapest fuel in the European Community at €1.369 per litre. But that’s a fortune compared to the motorists of Kuwait, who pay less than 18 centimos to fill up – or around €1 a GALLON.

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PALMAGEDDON! By SALLY BENGTSSON THE red palm weevil beetle is on the warpath yet again - and the Vega Baja region is right in the line of fire. Many palm trees along the Segura River have been affected by this deadly plague, which is slowly destroying the palm population throughout the south of Spain. It is now feared that the insects will spread to Elche, which has the largest and best-known palm-tree plantation in Spain. Once a tree is infected with the larvae of the beetle there is little that can be done to

Evil Weevil heads for Vega Baja save it. Agriculturalists have tried a variety of treatments, all showing little or no success against the devouring creatures which were brought to Europe during the building boom, when town planners wanted to beautify newly developed areas quickly, and African palm trees were cheaper than the home grown ones. Due to the rush to make Spain boom, the trees weren’t put through ardent health checks, and over ten years the few beetles that came into the country have

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breeding grounds for the insects, as infected trees have been left with no one to

Rent your home to tourists at your peril

By PAUL RAVEN

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multiplied to millions. Many of the palm trees in the Orihuela Costa area are now

put a stop to their incessant reproduction. Five years ago all the trees in the San Javier municipality were inspected, and infected ones immediately cut down and burnt. The owners were compensated with 80 euros, and everyone was reasonably happy. But that was before the crisis really took hold and town halls still had the money and staff with which to hold the plague in check. Healthy trees can be sprayed with a repellent to stop the weevil beetles laying their eggs in the soft wood, but once just one egg is laid it is too late to do anything.

The Spanish Government is bowing to pressure from the hotel and tourism sector by announcing plans to crack down on private property owners who rent

their homes to tourists. Under approved reforms covering aspects of tourism and accommodation, property owners would face prosecution if they were found to be letting properties classed as

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Part of the draft text states that “in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of private accommodation for tourists” and that “recent data suggests that in the last year there has been a 15.9% increase in non-resresidential to tourists. ident tourists staying in Hoteliers have seen a rental housing”. drop in business over The plan has already been recent years and a approved and is now spokesperson said that awaiting an implementathe government have tion strategy, which would been threatening the require audits and regulaaction for years. tion, as well as confirmation as to the level of prosecution being levied on property owners. Saturday Partly sunny High 30° Low 17° Chance of rain 0% Wednesday Thunderstorms High 27° Low 21° Chance of rain 60%

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SPAIN PRESS SMEARS SPARK RYANAIR FURY O’Leary blasts government over ‘false information’ RYANAIR boss Michael O’Leary has accused the Spanish government of orchestrating a press campaign against his airline following a series of alleged safety incidents involving the company’s planes. In a letter sent to the Spanish public works minister Ana Pastor on Tuesday, O’Leary called on her department to “take action against the leaking of false information” about Ryanair. According to the Irish Times, the letter cited an article in El Mundo newspaper published on Monday which said the airline had caused 1,201

security incidents in the last six months. O’Leary said the figure was “false”. On Monday, Ms Pastor had warned that the Spanish government was planning to stiffen sanctions against airlines that failed to meet safety requirements. She also announced plans to lobby European authorities for tougher action against

requested permission to land ahead of other planes when approaching Valencia airport, due to fuel shortages. All three had been diverted from their planned destination of Madrid because of bad weather. Last week, two Ryanair flights in Spain were forced to turn back to their airforeign airlines that fail to ports of origin shortly after comply. take-off, due to depressuriHer comments were seen sation problems. Ryanair to be aimed at Ryanair, due has insisted that passento the Irish airline’s ger safety was never at risk involvement in several during the incidents. incidents in Spain over the The European Commission summer. “Low cost is fine, suggested on Wednesday what we can’t have is low that any Spanish plans to clamp down on foreign airsafety,” said Ms Pastor. She cited July 26, when lines could be hard to three Ryanair aircraft implement.

RUBBISH PROTESTORS IN MANCEBO QUIT CALL By KEITH NICOL IT was High Noon on Wednesday - and more than 50 local residents mounted a new protest outside Playa Flamenca Town Hall. They were incensed by comments from Orihuela’s deputy Mayor Pedro Mancebo, who essentially blamed foreign residents and visitors for littering and creating a situation beyond the control of the municipal garbage collectors. On their way to the Town Hall, the group picked up the ‘litter’ which Mancebo had complained was their own doing. In fact, the streets are littered with fallen branches and palm trees and other materials, rather than household waste or a lack of community respect, which Mancebo had alleged. Armed with whistles and banners asking for Mancebo’s resignation of and blaming him for wasting money on entertainment events and fiestas which he had organized - most of which had lost money for the Municipality - the protestors deposited the ‘garbage of fallen leaves and landscaping’ in front of the Town Hall. At the end of the protest, they removed all the ‘garbage’ they had collected and deposited in the bins provided. Coincidentally, just before 11 am on Wednesday morning, the regular 1pm Press Conference was cancelled. Thus no comment on the situation was available…

TV’S BENIDORM CREATOR HONOURED BRITISH Consul Paul Rodwell and Benidorm mayor Agustin Navarro will unveil a plaque at noon today in recognition of Derren Litten, creator of the ITV sitcom Benidorm. The event will take place at the Hotel Sol Pelicanos. Earlier in the day, Mr Rodwell is holding a training session with the

team who receive 60,000 requests for information every year from British tourists visiting Benidorm. The aim of the event is to clarify the role of the Consulate and discuss ways of working together to give better information to British nationals on a wide range of issues

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FOREST FIRES ‘NOT AN ACCCIDENT

By SALLY BENGTSSON WITH August the hottest month in Spain for 70 years, it is no huge surprise that forest fires were rife throughout Spain. The shock was just how many of them did NOT start accidentally. The Guardia Civil is currently investigating whether last week’s blaze outside Madrid was the work of a single person or a more complex operation involving several people. Investigators believe at least four burning objects caused the fire alongside the M-357 road when the sun was approaching its highest point.. This year has seen around 180,000 hectares of land destroyed by fires, which have also claimed nine lives. To make matters worse, unions say that the number of regional fire-fighters has been cut considerably in the last 12 months - from 191 to 143

- which has left them extremely undermanned. Now the damage is done, the government’s answer is to draft in unemployed Spaniards to help clear up brush and replant forest land that has been destroyed by wildfires. If the out of work “volunteers” refuse, they could lose their unemployment payments. The new rule, approved last Friday by the Cabinet, is an emergency measure aimed at dealing with the fallout from the rash of forest fires. Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría said that the only people who will be called up are those on the Plan Prepara programme - the government’s safety net subsidy for long-term jobless whose benefits have run out. They will not be asked to help put out fires.

A NEW charity, AFECÁNCER, has opened an office in Torrevieja and is offering various services for cancer patients and their immediate families. AFECÁNCER is a non-profit, independent organisation whose purpose is to protect people with cancer and their families, and to help improve their quality of life. The main services they hope to provide are: information, guidance and support

to patients and families; individual and group counselling, home care services, health education, awareness and outreach, volunteer and financial support to patients without resources. The office at Calle Los Molinos No.6, Bajo 1 (access C/ San Luis) is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 2pm. For more information, please call 965 074 375, email info@afecancer.org or check out www.afecancer.org

Torrevieja’s new cancer charity

Knife man, 35, In cell suicide A 35-year-old Valencia man hanged himself in a police cell last Friday after being arrested following a domestic violence incident. It happened in the early hours in the Torrent area when, according to his wife, he went into the kitchen for a knife with the intention of killing her and his in-laws. Police said a 40cm knife was found at the scene and that the couple were in the process of getting divorced. The husband was taken to police cells in Torrent where all potentially dangerous possessions were removed, such as laces, a belt and a watch. But despite those precautions he was found dead at 3am after hanging himself with his own shirt

FAREWELL, FRIENDS

RICARDO’S Bar will reopen in a week or two with new owners and a new look. But for Jane and Graham Lilley, life will never be the same. The popular couple, originally from Rugby, are calling it a day after four years of feeding and entertaining El Raso residents. It’s been a roller-coaster ride for the Lilleys, who are originally from Rugby - full of ups and downs. The final ‘up’ was a farewell party, catered by Jane, and attended by about 100 regulars …plus an unknown number of uninvited ‘ooh look, the food is free’ loaders. ‘’I should be miserable on my last night, but I’m really happy,’’ said Jane. Perhaps it way the splendid array of gifts presented to her and Graham that sweetened the evening. Happy retirement, guys – we reckon you’ll be back!

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

War casualties and the Paralympics I AM guessing that most folk, from whatever nationality, have at some time during the last two months seen some of the Olympics, whilst sitting indoors here in Spain, trying to avoid the extreme heat and humidity. Feeling so proud of the competitors, representing your country! But no person with one ounce of compassion, cannot have noticed the exuberance, energy and gritty determination of the competitors at the Paralympics. The 2012 Paralympic Games have been the best ever, and the number of countries and competitors far and away exceed any games of its type ever.

Great Britain did the Games proud but did you notice just how many folk, who competed were injured WAR VETERANS? Many of them had passed through the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. This Hospital is the hub for all injured military personnel, returning from war zones. Many of the injured are given little or no recognition for their heroic acts whilst in service, and whilst we must pay homage to those who return to our shores having paid the ultimate price, please remember that many returning maimed for life. During these Paralympics, many have shown that in life, there is always hope, and proved that they can rise above everything.

London 2012 hands the baton on to Rio 2016, and we can expect the 2016 Paralympics to be even bigger and better, with your help! Every cent/euro donated to the QEH, via TRIQE here in the Costa Blanca, will be your contribution to the next injured serviceman who could be representing your country in the next Paralympics! Please help the Queen Elizabeth Hospital charity to give back to these wonderful folk the power to keep on keeping on, be it in a different way. MARION HAM (ham.marion@gmail.CQm) Contacts:- Linda "Final Whistle":- 966790797 or 676657799

THE WORST OF BRITISH A FOREST CLASS START, MACCA!

IS it just me, or does the sight of huge groups of Brits abroad make you cringe with embarrassment too? It's fair to say that we are not recognised as Europe's most stylish people, but having just spent two weeks in Spain keeping a close eye in the Union Jack brigade, I rather suspect we have slumped to an all-time low in terms of sartorial elegance, crass behaviour and all round matters of style and class. It really isn't difficult to spot the family of Brits along Spain's countless promenades, shopping arcades and beach areas. Just listen for the noise levels for a start. While German, Dutch and Scandinavian families appear happy to embrace Spain's culture and diversity, along with its glorious food, weather and people, I encountered so many English, Scottish and Welsh people somehow trapped in a 1970's sit-com where scruffy clothes, boorish behaviour and excessive drinking is the order of the day. I know I'm not alone in finding adults who wear football shirts as a fashion accessory pretty repugnant. So imagine my horror when I stumbled upon a family of 20, yes 20, sitting in a large bar in Torrevieja all wearing Liverpool FC football shirts. That said, it is the general behavJust what mum, dad, our Kenny, iour of the Little Englanders that our Peter, our Tarquin (whatever makes me wince most. Yes, it can their names were) thought they be mildly amusing the hear Brits looked like, heaven knows. Had this attempting to communicate with 'forbeen a lunchtime setting or beach- eigners' by simply speaking English side cafe it would have been bad in a louder tone, but what does not enough. But this Motley Merseyside amuse me is bigotry, rudeness and crew were actually dressed for din- racism. ner. Give me strength. Picture the scene: Family restauI've seen better dressed wounds rant, 100 covers, mainly Spanish cuisine specialising in seafood. in my time.

THE CURSE OF BRITS ABROAD: Football fans sleep it off after a mega-binge in Belgium. LEFT: Fernando Torres...his name sparked a comical nod to Chelsea Enter the Family Grim from South London; 10 in number looking like extras from TOWIE (short skirts and big mouths....and that was only the men). Having made an entrance capable of waking the dead our gang of Del Boys and Delettes spent the next two hours downing copious amounts of alcohol that rendered them incoherent, not that they were candidates for BBC news reading on arrival. Every waiter was addressed as 'Oi Torres', a comical nod to Chelsea and Spain's Fernando Torres. (geddit?), the menu became airborne because it wasn't in English, the food described as 'foreign muck' on serving and fel-

low customers treated with disdain or worse. What a shambles, what an embarrassment. So, am I fan of the British abroad? Not particularly. Do I think all Brits act like that...no, not at all. But as I am reaching the age where I can safely audition as Victor Meldrew's understudy, please indulge this minor rant and put it down to too much sun and very little patience. Yours respectfully. LEE HORTON, Brentwood, England.

I REALLY enjoyed John McGregor’s Shooting from the Lip and football roundup columns last week. Yes, I would also love to have seen how Brian Clough would have coped with today’s football issues. I’m looking forward to your future football coverage and keep up the good work Mac. Not bad for a Nottingham Forest fan. ROB ‘THE SAINT’ INNIS, Torrevieja. IT’S nice to see that you have a sports reporter who is mad on football. I hope that he can find his way to the world famous Estadio Vincente Garcia to see and report on FC Torrevieja. I look forward to reading his reports in THE COURIER. M DREW PS I won’t hold it against John that it was my team, Luton, that Forest beat in that 1959 final.

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A DYING SHAME I’VE never been able to understand the mentality that elevates War into an honourable, gallant tradition rather than the tragic, terrible torture that armed combat really is. And the futility of it all was really brought home to me at the weekend. Despite my tongue-incheek ‘kill a burglar’ call in this column last week, I abhor violence and normally would not dream of watching programmes like BBC TV’s Our War. But when I accidentally tuned in to a programme about the ambushing of a platoon of Welsh Guardsmen at a remote outpost in Helmand Province, I was riveted. And not only by the unexpected eloquence with which the traumatised squaddies described their ordeal in Afghanistan.

It wasn’t the perceived heroism of the soldiers that got me – and certainly not the profanities they spouted in reliving their nightmare. Nor revealing diary of their tragic leader, Lt Mark Evison, whose fearlessness him his life. The mission of that unit in the wilderness of d seemed insane – and posed a huge question in my mind as to why Britain is in Afghanistan at all. What has Britain gained from the deaths of 427 of our countrymen - apart from 427 bereaved families? To hear a group of lads scarcely out of their teens recalling the trauma of being ambushed by an unseen enemy was bad enough. But how futile to see the regi-

ment’s brightest young officer mortally wounded, hauled away on the back of one of his men under heavy fire – and then having to wait an hour to be airlifted to hospital. As his troops fought to keep him from losing consciousness, Lt Evison, a shoulder artery severed and losing blood profusely, could

Parking in Park Lane? Best to think again!

WHAT’S the most you would pay to park your car when you go shopping? A couple of euros? It’s a bit of a hypothetical question here on the Costas because the odds are that you’ll find free parking with no problem. Mind you, a friend who went to Terra Mitica a few weeks ago tells me that parking cost her €6 on top of the €35 entrance fee. No wonder the place was half empty! In Spain, that €6 represents a major parking fee. But in good old Blighty, it’s very different – particularly in the major cities. So much so, that if you take your car into London’s West End (yes, some people really are mad), a three-hour stay could cost you as much as, wait for it… £36! A Confused.com survey revealed that at least two NCP car parks in Knightsbridge charge what amounts to £12 an hour – considerably more than most British workers EARN. And another eight have a rate which equate to £8 an hour. OK, these are extremes – there are plenty of car parks in the UK where the only cost is the risk of the paintwork being keyed by some clever three-year-old (that’s intellectual age, not physical). But I reckon the only reason the major

lar problem. We must work on relationships with the Afghanis if we are to build a future for them.’’ I may have got this wrong because my military knowledge is nil – but apparently the foray in which the lieutenant died was triggered by a broken radio cable. Had the Taliban been holding hostages and threatening to kill them, I could have understood the platoon risking their lives. But for a radio cable? What a scandalous waste of life. As yet, we have only lost a fraction of the 47,424 combat troops the Americans lost in the Vietnam War – so let’s admit now that our battle is also unwinnable and get the Helmand out! I accept there is no option but to fight REAL evil of the

Lt Mark Evison: His death showed the futility of war

supermarkets don’t charge is that they can’t agree on a blanket arrangement where they ALL fleece their customers for a couple of quid. Let’s face it, if all of them bar, say Asda, suddenly announced a £2 parking charge, would you keep bombing down to Tesco every week? In my self-appointed role as chief researcher for Sky-High News, I’ve looked into comparative parking costs at airports and hospitals in the UK and Spain. Rip-off Britain won hands-down in most cases. On top of the standard charges at virtually every UK council car park, you also have the Jobsworth Unit to deal with. Park slightly askew with one wheel over a white line, and it’s likely to cost you an extra £30. Same if you overstay your time. My advice to Brits feeling the parking squeeze is to join the exodus to Spain. The only places I pay to park these days are the airports. And I’d have to make a dozen visits to get anywhere near Manchester rates.

be heard muttering that he was losing his battle for life. Ironically, he lost consciousness for the last time as they stretchered him onto the helicopter. Even more ironically, he had written in his diary a few days earlier: “I seem to be the only one here who believes that war might not be the answer to this particu-

Hitler type – but it’s not as if the Taliban are surrounding London, despite the Government’s’ insistence that we are fighting terrorism in Afghanistan to make Britain’s streets safer.. And if the British government actually ASKED the nation whether we should be meddling with internal politics in Afghanistan – or anywhere else for that matter - I can guess what the answer would be. But as long as there are politicians around to bang the belligerence drum (and stay well clear of the real flak when the bullets start flying) , those of us who just want to live in peace will be fighting a losing battle. My heart bleeds not oly for the Evison family but for every one of those 427 casualties in Afghanistan. Sadly, I fear they have all died in vain.

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My door will always be open

SOMETHING went wrong with my car the other day. A chunk of it fell off into the road as I bumped too speedily over a speed bump. But I knew my motoring mishap couldn't be serious. My decrepit vehicle still bounced along on its merry way as the worn and squeaky accelerator pedal continued to respond to my worn and squeaky foot. So I could take comfort in the knowledge that it wasn't the engine that had dropped out onto the carriageway. Anyway, why worry? It was a beautiful summer's day (well, it wasn't raining) with a gentle breeze wafting through the open passenger window. But hang on a moment. It was more of a robust wind than a light eddy that was swirling around my face. I glanced to my left and to my surprise noted that the window was not open. It just wasn't there. Indeed, the whole passenger door had disappeared. So that's what had fallen off the car when I'd negotiated the speed bump. That would certainly account for the tremendous clunk I'd heard. Ah, well, such is life, I thought. Still, I'd better stop the car, turn around and go back up the road to retrieve the missing part.

My major concern was would the passenger door fit in the boot? I pressed down on the foot brake. Nothing. I tried a bit of frantic pump action. Still no response. I was mightily relieved when the car came to a halt by itself. Now all I had to do was clamber out and find a way back through the overgrown hedge. Then I would phone my breakdown recovery organisation and ask them to send someone out to whoever's farm I was currently trespassing on. Not that I couldn't have fixed the car myself. 'Of course you could have,' Dave the barman chuckled dismissively in the pub after I'd recounted my motoring adventure. 'You're one of my best customers, Dave,' said Dave. 'But if you are an automotive engineer then I used to be Barbara

Cartland's stunt double.' I slammed down my fist onto the bar. My fellow members of the hostelry's discussion group were jolted out of their alcoholic fug at the sound of my indignant gesture. 'Come on, Dave,' Dave the barman challenged me. 'If you're that good with vehicles take us all out into the car park and we'll watch you retune my engine and change my oil. I can certainly do with a laugh.' 'Sorry, I can't accommodate you,' I mumbled. 'I hurt my hand when I banged on the bar top.' Noting that I was about to ascend the ladder of misery to the top board and dive into the deepest sulk, Dave the barman tapped me playfully on the shoulder. 'Hey, man,' he said, like some ageing beatnik (which he was). 'I was only joshing with you just now. I love you like I'd love a brother. And I know you feel the same.' I stared at him. 'But I don't know your brother.' There descended a reverential hush as the pub discussion group indulged in silent prayer for a saviour to rescue our little corner of the world from the ravages of thirst and hunger. In other words: Whose round was it next for a pint and a packet of pork scratchings? Suddenly, a voice cried out from the wilderness: 'My father was a top mechanic.' Oh, no, please spare us. The hostelry's discussion group member known as Ol' Red Eyes had spoken. The guy spent every evening slumped over the bar, fighting to stay awake but never quite attaining his desired status. It was also easier to refer to him by his nickname because

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SAY IT IN SPANISH Learn the lingo - with a little help from JEANETTE ERATH LESSON 37 WELCOME to another week of Spanish, the children are back at school now and I hope you are ready for some serious study leading up to those cooler winter evenings. I am going to give you the answers to last week’s homework then explain some useful hints and tips for learning Spanish. The correct translations of the following are: Quiero ver la película – I want to see the film (movie), ¿Quieres ir al supermercado?- Do you want to go to the supermarket? , Quiero tener dos litros de agua – I want to have two litres of water, Queremos una habitación con dos camas – We want a room with two beds. How did you do? This week use the time to put into practice some or all of my hints below: I am going to remind you to use your Spanish whenever you can, there are many ways you can practise by encorporating it into your daily life. Perhaps one of the easiest ways is to write your shopping list, to do list or any other list you need to write, in Spanish. You most likely know quite a few Spanish words for food items and those you don´t you will soon learn, especially the regular items. You may be well aware of all the names of everything you buy; however the act of writing down helps your brain to think Spanish. Try not to think milk, but la leche, not bread but el pan. Think to yourself ´¿qué quiero?´ what do I want? Or ´¿qué necesito?´ what do I need? Then as you look through your cupboards or fridge, think of all the items you are looking at and those that you need in Spanish. Once you can get your brain thinking in Spanish then you will find that it all starts to get a bit easier and your confidence should grow. Take your time and don´t get frustrated, after all you are not going to wake up one day and be fluent, but you will wake up one day and find that you understand more and are able to hold a conversation, even if just a brief one. Spanish is about confidence. I have a student who is

embarrassed to talk to me in Spanish because I am English; however, bit by bit we are overcoming the shyness and he is starting to grow in confidence. It´s all about just doing it, being able to talk to anyone and accept that you are not going to understand every word that is said straight away, but that no one will laugh at you. Accept that most Spanish just appreciate that you are making the effort that a lot of ex pats don´t. One day you will be able to speak Spanish and all this work will have been worth it.

Another way to practise your Spanish is by listening to music. There is Spanish music for all tastes, from middle of the road to pop, and even some rap. Choose the type of music you like and find a radio station that plays that genre. The good thing about Spanish radio is that it is not just Spanish music, they also play English language songs so you are not being bombarded with Spanish and it is a gentle introduction to the language. When I started listening to Spanish music I didn´t have a clue what they were singing but I liked the tune, so what I did

is what I´d like you to do once you find a song you like, and that is by whatever means you can, find out the name of the song. There are a few ways to do this, the way I do it is by going onto Youtube and putting in a few words that are repeated throughout the song. This may not be the actual title but I have always found the song I wanted by doing this. It also teaches you to listen and pick out words. Then, once you have found the title of the song, go to one of the many websites that give you the lyrics to songs. If you go into a search engine and type in ´letras de canciones´ it will give you a list of websites with Spanish song lyrics. If you have the artist or group then you can add that to the search which makes it more specific and easier to find the song you want. Then you go to the song you like and read the lyrics in Spanish, and finally you go to a translator or your dictionary and translate the lyrics into English. Bear in mind that some lyrics are difficult to translate and online translators are better than dictionaries because some words together mean something different to when they´re apart. For example ´de nuevo´ means again, but of course we know nuevo means new, so if you can translate the lyrics online you should find a better translation. Once you know what the song is about then you can sing along in Spanish with full understanding and impress all your friends. There are some songs that are easier than others to translate and listen to; one good one I use for students, if you like gentle pop is called ´Blanco y Negro´ by a singer called Malú. She sings very clearly and the lyrics are quite basic. Another song you may know in English is by Enrique Iglesias, in Spanish it is called ´Heroe´ no prizes for the English title. I hope even those of you with no Internet access are able to go to a locutorio (internet cafe) to do this and don´t forget to print off the lyrics so you can read them at your leisure. So turn up the volume and give it your best voice.

Friday, September 14, 2012

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

BARKING MAD

A cry for yelp and the way to deal with it. Q

Hi Peter, I have been reading your very interesting articles on dog behaviour, and yes I have a small problem with my dog Charlie. He is four now and is a lovely friendly chap who gets on with everyone and other dogs when we are out. However as soon as he is home, the same people, dogs, cars that he is fine with when outside seem to become a threat to him and he just barks and barks at anyone who passes by. After dark he is a lot worse and consequently we are reluctant to sit out on our veranda in the evening in case he upsets the neighbours. We do not shout at him or admonish him, but try to distract him with a toy instead (which rarely works). Charlie is a rescue dog and has been with us since he was three months old. He's a smallish long-haired Parsons type terrier, and has been castrated. He’s very affectionate and otherwise well behaved. Can you suggest anything that may help? PETE MASTERS

Well, from what you have described, Charlie seems an insecure dog, who has taken the role of trying to protect the pack (which includes everyone who lives in your house), but is doing this in an erratic and territorial way. The problem could stem from one of two theories, the

first being that it is a simple case of a lack of exercise and a lack of discipline and rules in his life. The second would be that Charlie is suffering from insecurity and simply does not know how to deal with dogs and people passing the house. All of the barking dogs I have worked with in Spain, have been because they did not have enough exercise and they also never had to follow any rules. The good news is that the solution would be the same, regardless of what is causing the problem. First of all, from one of the photos you sent me, I can see that Charlie is wearing a harness and is being walked with a flex lead. If you are just walking him around your area using this equipment and letting him go way ahead of you, this automatically tells a dog that they then lead the whole pack, which includes you. A casual walk around your area is not really going to do much for draining his or any other dogs’ energy, if that is what you are doing. You would need to increase the exercise but more importantly you mentioned that when he does bark indoors, you sometimes offer him a toy. This is simply nurturing the bad behaviour, because that is classed as affection and you are giving it at the wrong time. You are basically agreeing with the barking when offering him a toy. To Charlie, it is as if you are saying, "Well done boy, do it some more". When he starts to bark you will need to correct him, but when you are correcting him you must stay calm, confident and mean the correction. That is the magic of any dog correction. So next time he barks at someone or another dog, make a sound to get his attention. A quick ‘sssshhhhh’ normally does the trick. Then walk towards Charlie. If he walks away you must follow him. Stand about one foot away from him and wait until he is showing you calm. You will notice this by his eyes. They will go from dilated pupils to relaxed soft eyes, or his head will lower.

When he does this you then walk away and that is the end of the correction. Each time he barks out of control, you must follow through with this correction. You must also make sure that when you are doing this correction, that your body language and your energy is totally calm and confident, because that is the vital ingredient that makes the correction work, along with you meaning the correction. Dogs always know what level your energy is at and if they know you are calm, confident and that you mean the correction, that is when they listen to you. The added bonus of doing this, is that Charlie will then know that he can relax indoors, because you are now taking care of things in a way that dogs totally understand. If he is barking and looking towards a window or a gate, when you walk towards him you are looking to claim the window or gate. So to do that, you step in towards the window or gate and then walk into Charlie's space. He will then automatically walk away from the object. Again, when he shows you calm you then walk away. Dogs very quickly understand that you will approach them if they are doing something unsuitable and you will not back away until they are showing calm. The best thing is that in correcting Charlie using this technique, you never once talked to him or touched him and that is where you will get the ultimate respect from your best friend.

Friday, September 14, 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.

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Friday, September 14, 2012

A Girl’s Night In I ENJOY going out with friends to a bar, I also enjoy staying in and watching telly or surfing the Internet, that is my general life in the evenings. More often than not it is just me and my son although sometimes I manage to leave him with friends and have a night out. I have been going out a bit more regularly but still only really once a week, however it is nice to have a break from my son and for him to have a break from me! However, a few nights ago I did something I haven´t done for quite some time; normally if I need a new hair colour or fancy some pampering I do it for myself, but this night I decided that my friends and I needed a special night and so invited a couple of good friends, Racheal and Jeanette (yes another one!) over to my place for a night of indulgence. I left my boy with Racheal’s husband and we headed to my place for a girlie night in. Along with the nibbles and pizza were boxes of hair dye and face masks; a foot spa completed the look and we settled down with a bottle of wine and the pampering began. I believe pampering nights are as much about having a girlie chat and chilling as

actually doing something with our hair, feet, faces, etc - and this night was no exception. I have written many times about gossip in this column; however there is one sort of gossip that I wholeheartedly endorse and we managed to fill our evening with plenty of it. That is gossip about the people who are actually in the room. I told them stories about my life as it is at the moment and they told me about theirs. About our love lives mainly

if I´m honest and I managed to talk the most on this subject - even though mine is far from ideal I still had one or two tales to recount. No subject is taboo on a pampering night, what is said on a pampering night, stays on a pampering night! That said, all three of us have pretty average lives, none of us are very wild and although we all like to live there are never any great shocks, mainly because we have no secrets between us. We don´t judge each other so can talk about anything; that is the basis of a true friendship. When I came to Spain I knew no one, I had no friends or family here but slowly I have built up a base. I have made and lost friends, but now I feel the people in my life

will remain here as long at least as we are all in the same area. The friends I have now are people I know I can rely on, I have never been the type of person to follow the crowd and have always been a bit of a rebel, in fact when I worked in a bar at 18 years old I was called ´rebel without a clue´. I think it was a term of endearment! But in any case my rebellious streak has always been there, and it also determines my friendships. If someone does not want to be my friend so be it, and likewise if I decide a friendship is over then that is the case. I will not stay friends with people just to have a friend, but because I want to be with those people, in the same way I always chose my boyfriends carefully! But back to the evening. It was a fun night and once it was over we were all more relaxed and ready for the weekend, I am a big believer in the best therapy is a girlie chat and a relaxed night, or for you guys a night in the bar having a laugh with your friends. I cannot write enough about the virtues of having someone there to talk to and share your problems. I´m already looking forward to the next night in.

Friday, September 14, 2012

PATRICK McLoughlin isn’t your typical Tory. He’s not a household name, but you might get to see more of his burly figure over the next few months. David Cameron made him his Chief Whip in 2005, and after last week’s Cabinet reshuffle, McLoughlin now has his own department, as the Transport Secretary. His background is completely un-Eton and unHarrow. The 54-year-old miner’s son was a Staffordshire farm worker, who then worked down the pits in Cannock, becoming an NUM member. He was then perhaps a surprise pick to stand for the Tories in a byelection in the safe rural seat of Derbyshire West, being chosen ahead of a former BBC colleague of mine who had a much higher local profile. I know that McLoughlin’s choice caused some rumblings, and with the by-election being caused by Matthew Parris running away for a TV career, and with Mrs.Thatcher unpopular in the opinion polls,

From P10 none of us knew his real name and, what's more, none of us really cared. We all waited nervously for Ol' Red Eyes to sink back into his usual near-death state. But he'd already established a foothold on the steep slopes which led to the land of the living. 'Yes, my father was a top mechanic,' Ol' Red Eyes repeated. 'Your dad worked in a garage?' I said. Ol' Red Eyes pointed a stubby gnarled finger at me. 'Garage? Who said anything about a garage? My father was a TOP mechanic. He repaired malfunctioning spinning tops in a toy factory.' I groaned at Ol' Red Eyes. 'I've never met anyone who is so full of obtuseness or obtusity or whatever the hell the word is.' 'Ah-ha!' he countered. 'Then you've never met our Arnold. He, too, lacks quickness of perception and intellect just as I do. But I love him like a brother. Come to think of it, Arnold IS my brother.' I banged on the bar top for the second time that night

POOR MAN PAT’S ROAD TO RICHES

the result was on a knifeedge. That declaration at 6.30 on a Friday morning, which I covered (after a recount), showed

McLoughlin squeezing in by him or his party. just 100 votes over the He’ll be a robust Transport Liberals. Secretary with experience of But to his credit and with being a Junior Minister there good constituency work, he’s over 20 years ago under pretty much made it his fief- Thatcher and Major. dom over the last 26 years. Crucially for Cameron, he It’s always surprised me is pretty neutral over the hot that the further educa- potato of a third runway for tion college student from Heathrow, which is splitting Staffordshire has frequently the Tories at the moment. been ignored as a name in I’ll predict that Big Pat will favour of William Hague, just bury the whole thing when it comes to talking away until after the 2015 about top Tories from election, though pron o n - p r i v i l e g e d Heathrow fans believe he b a c k g r o u n d s . may green-light it. By the He’s a plain and way, I can’t wait to see him honest speaker take on Big Boris Johnson in and I know a verbal contest over this, as from personal the London mayor doesn’t e x p e r i e n c e want the third runway. There that he can won’t be a boxing ring large bite very enough for both of them! strongly If you haven’t nodded over media off with the excitement b i a s already, America will vote for against

but made sure it was with the fist that didn't hurt. 'Can we please change the subject before I become irreversibly deranged!' I cried. Silence reigned until Ol' Red Eyes half-opened his eyes and mumbled: 'I would like to apologise if I've offended anyone with my inane chatter.' 'That's okay, pal,' I said magnanimously. 'I'm not perfect either.' 'And don't we all know it,' scoffed Ol' Red Eyes. 'YOU

can't even fix a motor car!' I couldn't bang on the bar a third time because I'd run out of fists. But before I could slam my head on the counter my best pal Eric the dentist wandered into the pub. 'So what's going on discussion-wise tonight, fellas?' he asked. 'Not a lot,' I said. 'We were just talking about life.' Eric sighed wearily. 'Life? Don't talk to me about life.' So all of us ignored him for the rest of the evening.

its next President this November. And after two pretty unexciting Republican and Democratic conventions, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will get down to business in campaigning across the country, as well as facing each other in the TV debates. Here’s a fact. Only twice has an elected President failed to be voted back in for a second term in 80 years, namely Jimmy Carter and George W Bush. Both, incidentally, got kicked out over economic matters, and that’s what’s going to be vital for President Obama. If he can weave his usual charm, then I am in absolutely no doubt (as I was at the start of this year), that he’ll be back for another four years in the White House. Romney is no fool, but he’s been found wanting on inter-

national matters, though not as badly as that crackpot Muppet Sarah Palin four years ago, who single-handedly destroyed John McCain’s chances of winning. By the way, watch out for some fantastic backing for Obama from the Bill and Hilary Clinton machine, which still gets big support, and those important big bucks. There’s plenty of selfinterest as well, as most observers think that Hilary wants another crack at getting the Presidency in four years time. So the Secretary of State is going to continue to be very nice to her boss, who she fought against in the 2007/08 Primaries, when their horns were locked together in mortal combat. That’s politics for you!

Friday, September 14, 2012

JUDGE THE GREEDY CO U N C I L S I N CO U RT !

TWO stories hit the headlines in the British press last week, which on the surface seem totally unrelated but are in fact totally entwined. The first was the news that money-grabbing local councils have managed to increase on-street car parking charges (payments at meters) by a staggering 12% over the past year - at a time when people's wages have barely moved. This is daylight robbery, and I dearly wish that someone would take a council to court, with a Judge ordering councils to justify how they can charge up to £3 per hour to park in the street (in London it's considerably more). Councils, by law, should only be able to charge the actual amount it costs to provide a car parking space on a public road - and I wouldn't mind guessing that the actual cost could be counted in pennies, not pounds. What councils are doing is robbing motorists to fund other services, instead of cutting cloth according to their means. I know of one council which runs three municipal theatres throughout the year, costing ratepayers more than £1m in subsidies because the venues are losing money hand over fist. Sometimes they are filled, but more than not they are half full. If the public is not supporting the arts, then stop pouring public money at it - simple as that! The other related story which broke last week was that the number of empty shops on British high streets has reached an all-time high. The worst is Margate, where 37% of the shops are empty. The reason? Yes b****y councils charging a fortune for car parking and thereby encouraging people to use out-of-

town shopping malls, where parking is free and easy. I've said it before and here it is loud and clear again - one of the British curses is b****y local government, filled with bureaucrats simply busying themselves to justify their existence, and nosey busy-bodies, trumped up with their own inflated egos, filling council seats. Britain would be better off without them, and with council tax a damn sight cheaper (like here in Spain). THE great British gravy train is alive and well, thanks to our spend, spent MPs (how I love them - just as much as councillors). They grabbed a staggering £89.4million last year in taxpayer funding for accommodation, travel, staffing and other costs. This compares with £71million the year before, although, to be fair, this was election year when Parliament was closed for several weeks. But it was only slightly less than when the expenses scandal broke, leaving critics to say that it's back to business as usual for MPs. Top of the league table was a Lib Dem MP, claiming £190,000 - three times his salary. There is a wide gap between the high claimers and those who claim very little, resulting in the self-styled government watchdog, the Taxpayers' Alliance, suggesting the high claimants should be asked for detailed explanations. Hear, hear! Still on politics, just a week after we heard the good news that the government was moving away from giving honours to people just for doing their day jobs, comes the statement

from the Prime Minister that "sacked" ministers in his reshuffle were to receive knighthoods or peerages. Not surprising that he is being accused of bringing the honours system into disrepute. Why on earth should people who have only spent two years in the Cabinet and have made so little impact that few have even heard their names, be given honours? There must be more deserving people than "failed" politicians. CRACKPOT local authority story of the week must be that Crawley Council in Sussex is refusing to allow park benches to be placed under trees because of the danger of falling twigs. Health and Safety twits have told them that the benches pose a safety risk. Is there no end to this nonsense? Are we all going to be covered in cotton wool and prevented from ever leaving our homes for fear of our injuring ourselves? More examples of the nonsense trivia dreamed up by "authority" to drive the British mad... * Housing bosses warned residents of a block of flats in Stockport to take pictures down from communal walls and get rid of doormats because they are dangerous and breach health and safety rules. * Thousands of JLS fans were lashed by torrential rain for two hours because of a health and safety ban on umbrellas at an open-air concert. * Binmen refused to empty 20 wheelie bins on a single street because they were all just "one inch too full" and therefore too dangerous to deal with..

Friday, September 14, 2012

The Best of British The best of british dishes, big on comfort, timeless and tasty. NO FUSS SHEPARD’S PIE Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion , chopped 2-3 medium carrots , chopped 500g pack lamb mince 2 tbsp tomato purée large splash Worcestershire sauce 500ml beef stock 900g potatoes , cut into chunks 85g butter 3 tbsp milk

Method

1.Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, then soften the onion and carrots for a few mins. When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in the lamb and brown, tipping off any excess fat. Add the tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins. Pour over the stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway. 2. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/ fan 160C/ gas 4, then

make the mash. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with the butter and milk. 3. Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month. Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.) Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.

TOAD IN THE HOLE Ingredients Unsalted butter, for brushing on pan 675g sweet spiral pork sausages 120g plain flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 240ml milk 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, plus extra for serving

Method

1. Preheat an oven to 205°C. 2. Lightly butter a medium well-seasoned cast iron pan. Put the sausage in the skillet, and bake until almost cooked, about 15 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. In another bowl, Whisk the eggs, milk, and mustard until blended. Whisk the liquid ingredients into the dry, just until you have a slightly lumpy thin batter. 4. Carefully, pour the batter over the partially-cooked sausages and continue to bake until the batter puffs and is crispy, and brown, about 25 to 30 minutes more. 5. Serve the Toad-in-the-Hole, hot, in the pan with more mustard on the side.

Friday, September 14, 2012

LEEK AND POTATO SOUP Ingredients 450g leeks, approximately 4 to 5 medium, cleaned and dark green sections removed 45g unsalted butter Heavy pinch salt, plus additional for seasoning 400g, potatoes, approximately 3 small, peeled, diced finely 1L vegetable stock 250ml double cream 250ml buttermilk 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tbsp snipped chives

mately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add the potatoes and the vegetable stock, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and gently simmer until the potatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes. 4. Turn off the heat and puree the mixture with a hand blender until smooth. Stir in the double cream, buttermilk and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. 5. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.

YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS WITH RARE ROAST BEEF Ingredients Method 1. Chop the leeks into small pieces. 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and a heavy pinch of salt and sweat for five minutes. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the leeks are tender, approxi-

For the beef: 1.25kg beef roasting joint 4 tbsp olive oil 5 sprigs rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the batter: 240ml plus 2 tbsp milk 150g plain flour 1 large egg yolk 2 large eggs 1 tsp salt Pan drippings from the roast beef

For the beef: 1. Preheat the oven to 240C/Gas 9. Place the beef roast on a clean work surface and rub with the olive oil and chopped rosemary. mini-muffin pans on a baking sheet and put the remaining pan on another baking sheet. 3. Put the first baking sheet

2. Place the beef into the preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes and then turn the heat down to 180C/Gas 4. Cook for about 15 minutes per pound for rare meat, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. 3. Begin cooking the Yorkshire puddings about 20 minutes before the beef is done. Remove the beef from the oven and allow to rest, covered, for about 15 minutes before slicing. Yorkshire puddings: 1. In a blender blend the batter ingredients until smooth and then transfer to a bowl. Let the batter stand, covered, for 1 hour. 2. Spoon 1 tsp roast drippings into each cup of three mini muffin pans. Put two

with the two mini muffin pans in the middle of the oven for 3 minutes to heat the drippings in the cups. Working

quickly, pour 2 tsp of batter into the hot drippings in each cup and bake in the middle of the oven for 18 minutes, or until the pudding shells are golden and puffed. 4. Remove the shells from the cups with tongs and cool on racks. Repeat the procedure with the other baking sheet. Serve with the beef.

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Friday, September 14, 2012

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Friday, September 14, 2012

A calm case of anxiety Q

SOMETIME last month, I fell asleep on my couch, and suddenly woke up because I felt my heart was going to jump out of my body. It was beating very fast and irregularly, and I was aware of it, which was unusual for me. I didn’t feel pain but felt dizzy and breathless. The sensation continued for 10 minutes, and I got scared and my wife took me to the hospital. The doctors did an ECG, X-rays and took some blood, all of which came back normal. I was prescribed mexiletine which helped the symptoms, and next day was sent to a cardiologist, who performed an echocardiogram which was normal. The doctors think my problem was caused by chronic anxiety, but I do not agree because I am normally a calm person and have nothing to be that worried about. The problem stopped the next day, however four days ago while washing my car, I felt the same sensation but not as strong as the first time. I am just 41, and I think too young to have a heart problem. Please what do you think?

Hello, you had a form of arrhythmia, which is a medical term describing a disturbance to the rhythm of the heart. It can be the tiny skipped beats people feel from time to time without any danger to their health, to more serious cardiac problems that may require surgery. Your doctors believe you may have had a form of anxiety attack because they couldn’t pick up any abnormalities after ECG and

Echocardiogram and also because anxiety or panic attacks can cause the symptoms you experienced. If you think you are not prone to anxiety attacks, then it is possible that your symptoms may have come from other sources of arrhythmia such as excessive coffee consumption, smoking, and certain medications. Other causes include an overactive thyroid gland, hypertension, alcohol abuse and diabetes. I assume that your doctors performed all the necessary checks before they arrived at their diagnosis. If not, it is important that you ask for a more comprehensive health check to rule out other causes. You are fairly young to have a heart problem; however you can take steps to protect your heart. Co-enzyme Q 10 is a nutrient-like substance found in every cell in the human body and demonstrated by clinical studies to be very useful for the heart. It stabilises the heartbeat in arrhythmia, and improves the heart’s ability to produce energy, as well as improving blood pressure. Co-

enzyme Q 10 is now available in a more powerful form known as Ubiquinol. Magnesium also reduces arrhythmic episodes.

toms are similar to the previous ones, it is still possible that their origins are different. Problems with the liver and stomach can give rise to symptoms similar to the presence of gallstones or with the gall bladder. And so it is vital that an extensive health check is performed by your doctor to rule out other causes. Gallstones also arise from problems Six years resulting from the incomplete or infrequent ago I had a contraction of the gall bladder. The Gall bladlithotripsy to der stores bile, which is needed for the digestreat gall- tion of fats and oils. Even when gallstones stones that are not present, there can be problems ariswere becoming from the gall bladder due to the lack of ing unbear- bile salts, viscous bile, and poor or abnormal able. I had no gall bladder contractions. The steps to take p r o b l e m s to help your problem is to cut down on your after the treat- intake of Omega-6 found in vegetable oils, ment until six which are the source of LDL (low density months ago lipoprotein or ‘bad cholesterol’) and start eatwhen I started having similar pains to ing more fish such as mackerel and salmon the one that led to my treatment. My doc- as they contain Omega-3 which increases tor sent me for ultrasounds which came the levels of HDL (High Density Lipoprotein back negative. The blood test result or ‘good cholesterol’). Omega-3 supplements showed fairly high cholesterol levels, are another good source. Studies have also and my doctor prescribed statins, but I shown that a diet rich in vegetables and am still having the pains three months beans improve the functions of the gall bladafter starting the medication. Is it possi- der. Surprisingly coffee has also been shown ble the gallstones have recurred, and to increase bile flow and reduce the risk of gallstones. However decaffeinated coffee what can I do to stop the pain? It is true that high cholesterol levels due has not been linked with any protection. to an imbalance of bile salts leads to Vitamin C is also useful because among the formation of gallstones; however there other advantages, it is also needed by the are other causes of symptoms related to body to convert cholesterol into bile acids, gallstones. Even though your current symp- helping to reduce the symptoms of gall bladder malfunction. Since your doctor has prescribed Statins, it is important for you to know that Statins interrupt the body’s production of Co-enzyme Q-10, a very important nutrient required for the production of energy by the body. It is important that anyone taking Statins should also take a Co-enzyme Q-10 supplement to reduce the dangers associated with the medication. Please visit www.medb.es for more information on nutrition and suppleand comments to machimannu@gmail.com ments. Even after it has been diag- in omega-6 fat such as those What is the difference between a heart attack and a nosed, it is still possible to fried in sunflower oil and other stroke? reverse the illness. Weight vegetable oils should also be A heart attack occurs when one of the arteries supplying gain is associated with a avoided in favour of omega-3 the heart becomes blocked. This stops blood flow carryreduced sensitivity of the fat found in fish such as ing oxygen and nutrients to the part of the heart affected, body to insulin and some- salmon and mackerel. Proper causing chest pains and other heart attack symptoms. A times, losing some weight is management of long term stroke, on the other hand, occurs when an artery supplying all that is required to cure sufferers include regular the brain becomes blocked. This stops blood from flowing to type 2-diabetes. For those check-ups to monitor lipid levundergoing a weight loss els, blood pressure, hor- the brain causing symptoms related to brain function such as unconsciousness and paralysis. program, an indicator of sucmones, and urine as well as cess may not be how much eye checks for early detection weight lost, but the waist cirof changes. Chronic cases cumference. It has been sugmay require additional supgested that a healthy waist size should not exceed 35 plements such as alpha lipoic inches (88 cm) for women, acid, chromium and other and 40 inches (102 cm) for trace minerals and vitamins men. Exercise helps which help alleviate and treat decrease body fat and the symptoms arising from improves insulin sensitivity, complications. For full body diagnostic thereby driving more glucose from the blood into the cells. check-up and therapy, conDiabetics on medication tact Dr Machi Mannu should not engage in intense exercise programs because this can induce low blood sugar levels. Dietary measures to be considered include reducing the amount of sugar and refined flour (wheat) in the diet. A slice of bread made from wheat increases the blood sugar level higher than 6 tea spoons of sugar. Foods rich

DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Type-2 diabetes also known as adult onset diabetes is the commonest form of diabetes accounting for over 90 % of the illness. Diabetes is caused by an abnormality in the regulation of blood sugar levels. When blood sugar is poorly controlled over a number of years, it can lead to life threatening health problems. Type-2 diabetes normally occurs after the age of 45 and those with a family history are more likely to be afflicted. It appears to be more common in people of African and Asian descent, and has also been associated with other factors such as physical inactivity, polycystic ovary syndrome and blood pressures above 140/90 mmHg. Normally insulin is produced by the pancreas-an organ in the abdomen when signalled to do so by the presence of glucose (sugar) in the blood after a meal. Glucose is the source of energy for the body, and insulin encourages its transportation to cells especially muscle and fat cells. Insulin also controls the conversion of excess glucose into glyco-

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gen, a form of reserve energy stored in the liver and muscle. In most cases of type-2 diabetes, the body produces enough insulin, but the cells fail to recognise it in a condition known as insulin resistance. This is especially true at the early stages of type-2 diabetes. When blood sugar levels remain uncontrollably high, the excess sugar over a period of time starts to bind with proteins, lipids (fats) and DNA to produce compounds known as Advanced Glycation Endproducts (AGEs). Researchers have identified AGEs as the cause of the abnormal and destructive complications associated with Diabetes. The major complications typically develop after many years (10-20), and relate to the damage to blood vessels. This includes damage to the small blood vessels of the eye, kidneys, nervous system and also larger blood vessels such as those found in the legs. A healthy life-style is an important step in preventing the occurrence of diabetes.

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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. ADVICE: David had a problem with his laptop monitor

I have an Acer Aspire 5745 ( i5-450M processor ) approx.18 months old. I presently have a blue vertical line running top to bottom of the screen; it does not interfere with page content but is very apparent on blank screens ie.start up etc. It is there permanently. Is this something I can cure or do I need to come to your shop? Hi David, I’m afraid the problem is a physical one, either the graphics card in your computer is at fault or overheating or the screen itself is faulty, the only way that we can check for sure is for us to book an appointment to come out and have a look for you or for you to pop it along to our unit on the Moncayo market – we are there every Saturday until 2pm.

ADVICE: Derek was having problems with his Microsoft Outlook archive files. Hi Richard, I am having problems with my archive. I get the following error message: Error while archiving folder “inbox” in store Derek.dawkins@Thansa.com Path does not exist. Verify the path is correct. What can I do???

Hi Derek, the path that your computer is referring to is the location of the archive file for Outlook, you can check where your computer “thinks” this is located by going into the Control Panel and double clicking on the “mail” icon, from there you will click on “data files” and then you will see the locations for the mail files, in your specific case you are looking for the location of the archive file, probably called “archive.pst”. You should make sure that your archive.pst file exists and is in the correct location – this problem has probably occurred because that file has been moved to a different location.

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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: Barry wanted to know why his CD’s were only playing on his CD Player and not his friends Hi Richard, You were good enough to resolve a problem I had a while ago and I am hoping you can assist with another. On my old PC with XP I was able to download CDs and DVDs from sites such as Pirate Bay, burn them to disc and then play them on my home/car machines. Occasionally I would lend them to friends who could not always get them to play on their equipment. Now I have WIN 7, I can still download and burn but can only get them to play on the PC itself. None of them will play on my other equipment. Any ideas?? Thanks Barry

Hi Barry, you should be able certainly to get music CD’s to work on other devices, although I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that you can legally only do this with your own recorded music. I suspect the problem in your case is that you are burning the music tracks as .mp3 files and not as .wav files, this would mean that they can only be played on a CD player that is capable of playing .mp3 files (they are not uncommon nowadays, but probably only on the newer models), whereas if you use .wav file format they will play on any CD player. You can use Windows Media Player to burn .wav audio files to CD and media player is available on any computer running the Windows operating system. Hope that helps.

ADVICE: Alexia wanted to know how to fix a broken AVG installation

Hello Richard, I seem to have an AVG problem, the icon at the bottom of my screen has an exclamation mark on it and when I click onto it, the AVG tells me to RESTART which I do, but it keeps repeating itself and comes back with RESTART in 10mins etc. I've closed down the laptop, and reported it to AVG, but nothing has happened. Can you advise me please. Alexia Hi Alexia, it sounds as if AVG has got itself into a bit of a loop doesn’t it. Well last week the new version of AVG, version 2013 (don’t ask me what happened to the rest of 2012!) was released so its probably a good time for you to upgrade to the latest version, this will more than likely fix the problem you have. In order to upgrade you need to download the new free version from here… http://download.cnet.com/AVG-AntiVirus-FREE-2013/3000-2239_4-10320142.html … and then run the installation, it will automatically remove the old version when it installs the new one. Hope that sorts your problem out

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Focus on San Miguel Wining and dining with Gina and Alan is simply the best As a result of holidaying in San Miguel for 23 years and getting to know the locals, Gina and Alan opened the doors of the San Miguel Bar and Kitchen in February 2011. They have since been working very hard building up the bar and restaurant into the successful business it is today – and now provide a top service enjoyed by local Spanish people as well as expats and holidaymakers. Their very talented chef, Greg Collins, creates many culinary delights to a very high standard, giving customers a quality dining experience on the candlelit terrace which overlooks the Spanish countryside. So if you would like to experience good food and listen to nice music in a relaxed atmosphere, then a visit to the San Miguel Bar and Kitchen is a must!

The F words - friendly Frissan for fantastic food! THE owners of Frissan Restaurant opened its doors in San Miguel de Salinas in May 2007. Since then, Frissan has become one of the most popular restaurants in the area, an achievement which has earned it a “Best International/European Restaurant” award. Owners Jayne and Stuart believe their success lies with the ability to carefully select fresh-quality ingredients to create stunning and reasonably priced dishes. Frissan offer a full A La Carte menu, cooked fresh to order, including delicious homemade desserts. With three courses priced from just £15, it’s also fantastic value! So whether you are looking for a romantic evening for two or dining with friends, Frissan Restaurant is the ideal venue in which to enjoy award-winning cuisine in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. For reservations, call 966 723 485 or 687 948 074

New Look’s look has never been so good New Look Second Hand Warehouse, since being taken over by Lesley and Dave four years ago, has more to offer than ever before. We sell only top-quality second-hand furniture, white goods and all household items, including new furniture at second-hand prices. We have experienced sales staff to guide customers on their purchases and our delivery team ensure the furniture arrives as you saw it on the shop floor. We aim to offer a service to customers who own rental properties on a budget here on the Costas, and also to home owners who require quality and good service at a an affordable price. So why not call in and take a look around at what we have to offer? You can find us at Plaza de la Constitucion 1, San Miguel. Call 965 999 054 or mobile 628 923 294.

Buy from Autos Direct – it’s a wheel pleasure! BUYING a second-hand car can be one of the most stressful events imaginable - but Autos Direct are experts at making customers’ purchases a smooth and pleasant experience. Just five minutes from San Miguel De Salinas, on the CV 940, direction Benijofar, they have over 60 cars in stock. And proprietors Paul and Kevin’s helpful advice will ensure you make the right choice. They’ll do all the paperwork – and can also find you a reliable insurance quote. Every car sold receives a full service, including a cam belt check, full ITV (MOT) and full parts and labour warranty. Part exchange is no problem, with both left and right-hand drive cars considered. Opening times are 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-5pm on Fridays. Saturday visits are by appointment. Paul and Kevin can be reached on (0034) 966 723 718.

Montessori - the start that counts for every child The San Miguel Montessori School offers a high quality bilingual education to children aged two to six in a bright and happy environment. Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life to education and is responsible for major changes in education methods made over the past 100 years. “Every child counts” is emphasised in the British curriculum, and is the foundation of Maria Montessori’s methodology. Children are taught academic skills individually or in very small groups. They are prepared for English, Spanish or bilingual primary education and one child’s progress is not compared to another’s but to his/her own personal progress. Children experiencing a positive learning experience will continue to enjoy education throughout their lives.

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Focus on San Miguel Property Searching Ends at PSE PSE Property Salespana is operated by Barry Miles and Glyn Horsfall, who have built up a good relationship over the years with well recognised developers and promoters, be it by the sea or on a golf course. They have Spanish-speaking staff and together will assist you every step of the way throughout your entire property purchase procedure to help start that well earned better quality of life here in Spain. PSE Property Salespana specialise in properties in the Orihuela Costa area, from the coastline of Cabo Roig, La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, going inland to Quesada, Benimar, Rojales and Dolores. So to find that perfect home in the sun here on the Costa Blanca, give the sales team at PSE Property Salespana a call on 965 999 059 or see their website at www.propertysalespana.com

The Food Cupboard is always full…. The Food Cupboard is situated in the High Street of San Miguel de Salinas - directly opposite the Guardia Civil. It has been open for nine months and benefits from being a family run business. A small but very friendly supermarket, it stocks all your favourites including McVities, Kenco, Yorkshire Tea, Vitaminas, Bisto, Sharwoods and Weetabix to name but a few – plus fresh produce such as milk, Cravendale, cheese, fresh farm eggs, butter, cream, etc. There is also a wide variety of cakes and biscuits to satisfy the sweetest cravings. Other services include greetings cards; English newspapers and magazines; jewellery gifts; UK postal service (Royal Mail); mobile phone top-ups and unlocking; laptop and mobile phone repairs. A home delivery service, And if they don’t have what you want, they’ll try to source it for you. Opening hours are Mon-Fri 8.15am to 7pm; Sat and Sun 8.15-2pm.

Fiestas 2012 - Programme FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER

Science Booth" in the Casa de Cultura (Cultural Centre). Organised by the Asociacion Nacional de Estudiantes e Investigadores del SigloXXI.

Neighbourhood Dinner and inauguration of the Barraca Popular (Beer tent), come with us and begin the fiesta nights

THURSDAY 27th SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER

19:30h. Tribute to our Senior Citizens in the Paseo (Pl.de la Libertad). We will enjoy a performance by the Alcores Choir and the Union Musical of San Miguel de Salinas. The company Residues Solidos Alvarez will treat our senior citizens to a casserole of lean meat and potatoes. After the event we will be able to visit the exhibition and workshops of the group MASM: "PASEARTE" Beneath the Moon, which will be held in the Plaza Jaime 1 (beside the Casa de Cultura).

11:30h. Beginning of the Cycling March, organised by the Asociacion Encuentro y Vida, starting and finishing at the door of the Town Hall. 17:00h. Chess Championship in the C.I.J. (Youth Information Centre). 21:30h. Announcement of the Fiestas and Coronation Ceremony of the 2012 Junior and Youth Queens, with the presentation of Sashes to the Ladies-in-Waiting, in the Paseo (PI. de la Libertad). The event will end with a performance by the Local Association "La Bailoteka". 23:00h. Barraca Popular, enjoy the night with us!!!

FRIDAY 28th SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 10:00h. 2ndMountain Bike Race. 17:00h. Karate Exhibition in the Paseo organised by the Dojo Celdrádn School - Karate KYOKUSHIN KAY. 17:30h. 5th Crazy Car Race.

MONDAY 17th AND TUESDAY 18th SEPTEMBER From 9:00 to 18:00h. The European In-tercuiturai Fair will be held in C/ 19 de Abril, where international products will be available to taste and buy. Entertainment provided by live music and live radio broadcast from the Fair.

THURSDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 20:00h. Children's entertainment with "Magicus", in the Paseo (PI. de la Liber-tad). With the collaboration of the Provincial Council of Alicante.

FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 21:00h. Concert given by the Band of theAcademia General del Aire in the bandstand of the Plaza de Jaime I. 23:00h. Have fun in our Barraca Popular!!!

SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 09:30h. Bikers' Breakfast, in which all, kinds of motorbikes are encouraged to take part, leaving from the Town Hall and finishing in the Plaza Pozo de Enmedio. 19:00h. Beginning of the Carriage and Fancy Dress Parade, after which the Barraca Popular will open.

SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 12:00h. Beginning of the 3rd Tapa Route, which will last until stocks run out in the 22 establishments that will participate this year. Come along and fill the streets of our town with joy and fun!!!

TUESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER

20:00h. The Floral Offering in Honour of Our Patron Saint, St. Michael the Archangel will set out from the headquarters of the Centuria Romana. Afterwards, we can enjoy the wonderful Barraca Popular. At. dawn, in keeping with tradition, we will eat the tradi¬tional Tortas.

SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER LONG LIVE ST. MICHAEL!!! The great day of Our Patron Saint 12:00h. Holy mass in Honour of St. Michael the Archangel. 20:00h. The procession will take place, followed by the Firework Display.

SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER Everybody is invited to share the Giant Paella in the marquee installed in C/19 de Abril.

20:00h. Children's entertainment with the show "Colorfn Colorete" in the Paseo (PI. de la Libertad). With the col¬laboration of the Provincial Council of Alicante.

SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER LONG LIVE OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY!!! Day of Our Patron Saint.

WEDNESDAY 26th SEPTEMBER

10:30h. Pilgrimage to Lo Rufete, with a mass upon arrival in Honour of Our Lady of the Rosary. Organised by the Agrupacion Amigos del Caballo (Friends of the Horse).

17:00h. Environment Conference with the activity "The

Friday, September 14, 2012

STRAYING POWER Abandoned dog’s shopping trip finds him a new home

VOLUNTEERS at the MABS Cancer Support Group’s Centre in San Javier were bemused to see a stray dog trotting around the retail area. Customers and volunteers made a fuss of him before he sloped off to the furniture shop next door for some more attention. Efforts were made to try and find an owner, but his rather confused state suggested he might HELP Murcia Mar Menor held a late Summer Fayre at the Arches restaurant in Los Alcazares on September 6. The highlight of the afternoon was the fashion show by Ziggy’s lovely ladies, followed by the Crazy Ladies who entertained everyone with their energetic tap dancing, and then line dancing by the Arches’ splendid team and a demonstration of jiving and salsa. Stalls selling bargains helped to raise €491 to

just need a loving home. When volunteer Jo Buckle took him to the vet, she discovered that he wasn’t chipped and was covered in fleas. She took him home to make him more comfortable while a new owner was sought. But .after being transformed by a night of intense bathing and combing, the little chap stole the hearts of Jo and hubby, Peter – so they decided to keep him.

Fayre Return enable HELP MMM to loan out mobility equipment, visit people in hospital, provide assistance annd

give to good causes. Please ring our office on 968570059 for details on how we can help.

Pam’s Remembrance Pathway MEMBERS of the area’s various British Legion branches attended a rededication service at La Siesta Parish Evangelist Church’s Garden of Remembrance last week. Rev Chris Scargill officiated and the standards were carried by Torrevieja Royal British Legion, the Royal Air Force Association and the Royal Marines Association.

The Service was to dedicate and hallow the ground around the Garden of Remembrance where a new pathway has been laid to allow access to wheelchair users and others with disabilities. Pam Brooks, a founder member of the Torrevieja branch and a wheelchair user herself, was chosen to cut the ribbon and the last post was played by

A STROKE Support Awareness Fun Day will be held from 11am to 3pm next Saturday, September 22, in the Car Park at Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta, Torrevieja (behind Age Concern). There will be stalls galore, along with Tombola, Karaoke,

Happy family: Jo, Peter and Dillon at the MABS Centre

They gave him a new name – Dillon – and returned to the vet to have him wormed, vaccinated and chipped. “We hadn’t planned to have a dog,” said Jo, “but he quickly stole his way into our hearts and we couldn’t bear to part with him. He’s a lovely, friendly little guy and I can’t understand why he was just abandoned. We are very happy to have him as part of the family.”

John Atkins. The Royal British Legion thanks those who donated, especially the Royal Air Force Association and Royal Naval Association for their donations of €250 each. The Royal Naval Association did not attend due to an invitation oversight and the chairman of the Legion’s Torrevieja Branch apologises for this error.

Cornish Choir ’s Double Date THE powerful energy of the City of Truro Male Voice Choir is preparing to lift the roofs of To r r e v i e j a ’ s concert venues with two unmissable concerts next month. The outstanding Cornish choral group will appear at the Palacio de la Musica on Monday October 1 (20.30) and at the Parish Church of the Immaculada Concepcion on Thursday October 4 (20.45). Admission to the Monday concert costs €3, with proceeds going to

local AFA, the local Alzheimer’s association, “AFA” – while the October 4 concert is free. The Thursday event will also feature local Scandinavian mixed choir Coro Nórdico de Torrevieja. The City of Truro Male

Fun Day for Stroke Awareness Raffles, Massage and lots more. Admission is €3 including a soft drink and cake. Torrevieja Stroke Support Group meet each Friday between 2.45pm

Sing as you go THE multi-nationality Cantabile Singers are rapidly becoming nomads due to successive moves from Villa Agosto (closure) and El Paraiso (imposition of charges) to their pre-

sentbase at La Siesta Evangelical Church. The ladies meet every Friday from 2.15pm to 4.15pm and are looking for new recruits. If you are interested in joining a friendly choir with an active social life, contact Phyl on 965 077 457 or Jennifer on 966 796 866, e-mail jen-morton@hotmail.co.uk or view the website www.cantabilesingers.es

and 5pm in Municipal Building Annex behind Age Concern. A self-help group, they offer a range of therapies and activities in a social setting: speech therapy, occupational thera-

Choir’s evergrowing reputation for quality is a result of the meticulous standards which have been set by the musical director. Among their achievements they have won numerous awards, toured Belgium and made two albums of their music – ‘For the Good Times’ (2006) and ‘Feelings’ (2009). For more information, or to listen to some of their music, please see: w w w. c i t y o f t r u r o m a l e choir.co.uk

py, physiotherapy & personal training, art, discussion groups, games, recreation and outings. E-mail: strokesupportgroup@hotmail.com Telephone: 96 671 8964, and after September 29, www.torreviejastrokesupport.com

AECC’S BIG WIN! Maria Wilson, AECC’s new Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa President, receives a cheque for €9,152.45 from Paul Docherty and Sarah Bavington, at the Social Centre in Urbanisation La Marina. The money was raised over the summer by Paul and Sarah, who organised a Golf Day at El Plantio

and a football match at San Fulgencio, between Paul’s team and the local police. Cancer sufferer Paul took part in the game himself, along with seven members of his family who came over from the UK to join in. The police won the game, but the biggest winner was AECC…

Friday, September 14, 2012

SPANISH NEWS

TAXING FOR SOME AS RAJOY BREAKS VOW

PRIME Minister Mariano Rajoy on Tuesday announced a new fiscal measure that effectively will mean an increase in personal income tax (IRPF) for some taxpayers despite having stated two weeks previously than he had no plans to raise the IRPF. The new measure applies to capital gains from investments of a duration of less than one year, in a move the government argues pretends to cut the wings of “speculators.” Capital gains are currently treated equally regardless of the investment period during which they were generated. For amounts

under 6,000 euros, the rate applied is 21 percent, for gains of between 6,000 and 24,000 the rate is 25 percent and for sums over 24,000 the rate is 27 percent. IRPF rates range from 24.75 percent to 52 percent. “In the next budget I say to you that I won’t be raising the IRPF that I won´t be raising the value-added tax,” Rajoy said on August 30 after meeting with French President François Hollande in Madrid. Rajoy and the ruling Popular Party

PP councillor in sex tape leak The Popular Party (PP) mayor of the Toledo town of Los Yébenes has been subpoenaed to appear in court later this month as an official target in an ongoing investigation in leaking of an intimate sex video that a Socialist town councilor made for her husband. Pedro Acevedo has not been charged with any crime, but he was ordered to appear before a judge in Orgaz with his lawyer on September 27 to answer questions concerning complaints filed by councilor Olvido Hormigos, who claimed that her right to privacy had been violated. “I didn’t leak that video – neither on a massive or small scale. I don’t understand what is happening,” Acevedo said. “The entire town has returned to normalcy -- in fact we are in the middle of our patron saint festival.” A 27-year-old soccer player, who has not been identified, has already been charged in the case. The

Ailing ETA prisoner released by High Court

suspect is said to have been a former friend of Hormigos. The entire sex tape episode has made internawhen headlines tional Hormigos announced on September 3 that she would step down because of the fallout after the tape was leaked and posted on YouTube. She had filed three complaints, the first being on August 13, when the video was being sent via the WhatsApp mobilebased messaging service. Hormigos filed another complaint after someone sent her an email from the mayor’s office with the video attached. After receiving overwhelming support from her constituents and people across the country, including some leading PP officials, Hormigos changed her mind about resigning. “I have decided that I am not going to resign. There are worst things in politics and what I have done in fact is not a crime. I am a victim,” Hormigos said.

ratings have been eroded by a series of austerity draconian measures to cut the public deficit. In his first televised interview since taking office in December of last year, Rajoy insisted that meeting deficit-reduction targets was more important than the issue of whether Spain should ask for a second bailout on top of the up to 100 billion euros pledged by Brussels to recapitalize the country’s banks. He asserted Spain’s independence in decided where spending cuts should be made, and pledged not to cut state pensions.

King’s son-in-law in €1.1m investigation THE non-profit Nóos Institute - which until mid2006 was co-owned by Iñaki Urdangarin, the son-in-law of King Juan Carlos - deposited in a checking account at La Caixa nearly nine million euros between March 2004 and July 2007. During that time, Urdangarin and his partner managed most of the contracts at Nóos Institute, which were awarded to them by regional governments with-

out a bidding process. From that checking account at La Caixa - which was opened in the name of the nonprofit organization and where the only people authorized to make withdrawals were Urdangarin and Torres - most of the nine million euros were transferred to seven private companies, all for-profit and owned by the king's son-inlaw or his partner, Diego Torres.

‘FASCIST’ SPAIN’S PROTECTED WATERS

GIBRALTAR Chief Minister Fabian Picardo attacked the Spanish government on Monday over plans to create a special conservation area around the colony's disputed waters and end refueling at sea (bunkering). Picardo challenged Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to act accordingly. "Let them try," he said, "because there are bunkering stations throughout the bay and that will be a serious interna-

tional confrontation." Spain said it is planning to create a special conservation area of about 26,600 hectares around Gibraltar that will include waters in dispute between both governments. "However much they say they will tighten the screws on Gibraltar, we have to say that this has been tried already. That is the policy of the past, the failed and sterile attempts by Franco's fascist government," Picardo said.

THE High Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by the state prosecutor against an earlier decision to release ETA prisoner Uribetxeberria Iosu Bolinaga, who has terminal cancer. The panel of five judges at the first penal section of the High Court voted four to one in favor of the of release early Bolinaga on humanitarian grounds, before his jail term for the kidnapping of a prison director was up. The court’s ruling was last night conveyed to the hospital where Bolinaga was being treated. At time of printing, he was free to leave but the hospital decided it was best that he remained there for further treatment. prosecutor The appealed the court’s decision based on a forensic report that argued that the worsening in Bolinaga’s condition was temporary. A number of prominent members of the ruling Popular his oppose Party release.

Friday, September 14, 2012

UK HEADLINES

Hillsborough: The real facts THE real truth behind the Hillsborough disaster was finally revealed on Wednesday — 23 years after the tragedy claimed 96 innocent lives. An independent report showed police tried to cover up catastrophic failings by smearing Liverpool football fans, pinning the blame on them and falsifying reports. It also disclosed FORTYONE victims of the 1989 FA Cup semi-final horror could have been saved if emergency services had acted faster. Furious families of the dead called for criminal charges to be brought against cops involved in the “depraved” deception. The devastating report savaged the police for a shocking catalogue of lies, blunders and smears. The astonishing conclusions sparked a wave of shame and regret — but families of the 96 victims immediately demanded a CRIMINAL inquiry. The independent report — one of the most damning ever in Britain — said senior police officers led a deliberate campaign to blame dead fans for the tragedy. Cops’ notes were doctored to suggest supporters were drunk, had arrived without tickets and forced their way into the ground.Blood samples were taken from all the victims — some as young as TEN — to try to prove they’d

‘DROWNED’ JONAH, 3, IN MIRACLE RECOVERY A boy aged three miraculously survived after “drowning” in a garden pond. Jonah Holm was dragged apparently lifeless from the water. He was briefly revived but repeatedly stopped breathing and his brain was starved of oxygen for

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The Sun been drinking excessively. And police even did criminal record checks on the dead in a bid to smear them00. Prime Minister David Cameron made a “profound” apology over the tragedy at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest held at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough ground. “On behalf of the Government — and indeed our country — I am profoundly sorry for this double injustice that has been left uncorrected for so long.”

Hillsborough horror ... fan weeps at match

French Alps girl 'blinded'

THE British schoolgirl who survived the French Alps massacre suffered brain damage after being pistol whipped in the face during the murderous rampage. Doctors treating sevenyear-old Zainab al-Hilli at University Hospital in Grenoble revealed that she was temporarily blinded in the attack and her vision in one eye could be permanently damaged. It is feared she may struggle to remember details of the bloodbath, in which her parents were killed.

Daily Mirror Lead investigator Eric Maillaud said: “Zainab is the only person alive who could have actually seen something.” Her dad Saad al-Hilli, 50, of Claygate, Surrey, his wife Iqbal, 47, her mother Suhaila Al-Allaf, 74, and French cyclist Sylvain Mollier, 45, were all killed, each shot twice in the head. News of the injuries comes as a police source admitted the profiles of the British victims did not match those of “normal

tourists”. The source said: “Police quickly demonstrated they did not correspond to the profiles of normal tourists and were not assassinated in normal conditions.” Police are probing three lines of inquiry into last Wednesday’s shootings – Mr al-Hilli’s Iraqi heritage, his satellite engineering history and an inheritance feud with brother Zaid. Mr Maillaud, who is meeting with Surrey Police, confirmed the bodies of the victims had been returned to their families.

HER son beat up and raped a law student who had been thrown off the last bus home for being 20p short of a £5 fare. But Sarah Moran showed no more shame or remorse than her child Joseph did as he was jailed indefinitely for the 'brutal and horrific' attack. She protested outside court in a jumper bearing the 19-year-old thug's face under the word 'innocent' and carrying makeshift signs. She insisted he had been falsely convicted. Mrs Moran, who arrived at Nottingham Crown Court with her son's girlfriend and several family members and friends, said his DNA was found at the scene only because he had cut his arm. He had simply stumbled across the girl in Nottingham city centre at 3.30am one night last December and had gone to her aid, she maintained. The judge branded her son a 'pathological liar' for sticking to the story throughout the case. In fact, Moran had pounced on the young woman after she was left stranded in the dark. In a chilling example of Britain at its most heartless, the 23-year-old had not been allowed to stay on the last bus home because she was 20p short of the fare. The girl had to call her mother to ask her to pick her up and began walking in the direction she would be approaching from. But, after travelling less than a mile, she was

several minutes. Doctors feared the brain damage he suffered was so severe he could not live. But he made a full recovery and went home from hospital after 12 days. Jonah’s mum Paula credits the efforts of staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London for saving his life.

‘Innocent’ rapist full of lies judge

pounced on by Moran, who, drunk and high on cannabis, dragged her into a park and subjected her to a 25-minute attack. After being found guilty of rape and wounding with intent, Moran was handed an indeterminate sentence for the protection of the public. Picking his fingers and nonchalantly stretching his arms in the dock, he was told he must serve a minimum of six-and-a-half years before he will be considered for release. He will be freed only if he is no longer seen as a danger to society.

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VOLVO V40 IS CAR MODIFYING DRIVING SAFE! FACING EU BAN THE Volvo V40 has added to the company’s reputation for building some of the safest cars on sale by scoring five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. Not only that, but the premium hatchback recorded the highest score of any car to undergo the tests. Like all cars tested by Euro NCAP, the V40 was assessed in four areas (adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist) with the scores combined to give an overall grade. In total the V40 recorded 98 per cent for adult occupant protection, 75 per cent for child occupant and 100 per cent for safety assist. Thanks to the car’s standard fit pedestrian airbag, it also scored 88 per cent for pedestrian protection. The pedestrian airbag is mounted

under the car’s bonnet and lifts the bonnet if it detects a pedestrian has been struck, providing improved protection for the head. The airbag also covers the car’s A-pillars. Other cars to score the full five stars in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing were the Audi A3, Kia Cee’d and new Renault Clio, as well as the Ford B-Max, which features sliding rear doors. For more information visit the Euro NCAP website - www.euroncap.com

THE European Commission is drawing up plans for a “roadworthiness test” which would mean that all components had to conform with those which were on the car when it was first registered. Motoring organisations have been warned by the Department for Transport that this “may prevent most modifications” and would apply to “many components and to all types of vehicle.” It remained unclear whether this could extend to routine modifications such as fitting alloy wheels, for example, or bringing cars up to 21st century standards. The move comes within months of the Government in Britain drawing up its own plans to exempt classic cars - those built before 1960 - from the MoT test

altogether. According to the latest official figures there are 162,000 cars on the road which are more than 50 years old, equivalent to 0.6 per cent of them. The Department for Transport believed that exempting them from the MoT was justified because classic cars were normally lovingly maintained and had a lower accident rate than newer models. However according to the EU document “Vehicles of historic interest are supposed to conserve heritage of the époque they have been built”. At the same time, the EU appears to believe that member states should be given the power to set their own standards for “specialised” vehicles, which is understood to include classic cars.

It is understood the DfT is seeking clarification of the EU plans which appear to make it impossible for owners of older cars to modify their vehicles to bring them up to modern safety standards. Critics of the proposals described the EU plans as “unworkable”. A DfT spokesman added: “We will challenge provisions that imply costs for Government, people or industry and seek to minimise these.

Friday, September 14, 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, 22 represents M and 16 represents P, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

Across 1 Harm (6) 4 Annul (6) 9 Organise (7) 10 Large black and white bear (5) 11 Gripping tool (5) 12 Be earlier in time (7) 13 Tail of a dressed fowl (7,4) 18 Let off the hook (7) 20 Film (5) 22 Play (5) 23 Shoe mender (7) 24 Stately court dance (6) 25 Roam (6)

Down 1 Acute insufficiency (6) 2 Person of subnormal intelligence (5) 3 First book of Old Testament (7) 5 Fruit (5) 6 Make a clean breast of (7) 7 Bread (6) 8 Utter lack of hope (11) 14 Refrain from voting (7) 15 African republic (7) 16 Haphazard (6) 17 Dread (6) 19 Depart (5) 21 Still legally acceptable (5)

Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Venison, 5 Tot up, 8 Dogma, 9 Tornado, 10 Ambitious, 12 Ski, 13 Claret, 14 Escape, 17 Oak, 18 Abhorrent, 20 Examine, 21 Chair, 23 Ankle, 24 Diocese. Down: 1 Vodka, 2 Nag, 3 Startle, 4 Nation, 5 Turns, 6 Translate, 7 Promise, 11 Blackjack, 13 Cholera, 15 Sirocco, 16 Shield, 18 Abide, 19 Terse, 22 Ale.

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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 7 Prepare an American lawyer for the Spanish Navy (6) 8 Standing, the street gets at us (6) 9 Profoundly wise seasoning (4) 10 Practical folks damaged the saltires (8) 11 Concerned with pains but achieves the goal (7) 13 His ‘Odyssey’ makes excellent reading initially (5) 15 A sober man in charge is the top story (5) 17 All purpose officer (7) 20 To begin with I read revelation in Times’ article named the nuisance (8) 21 Sore about a London statue (4) 22 Harangue one involved in deal (6) 23 Someone who takes pot-shots at a bird, right (6)

Down 1 Being refined is enough to rub Ena up the wrong way (6) 2 Anger is in fashion (4) 3 Barristers, good men excluded for a fence (7) 4 Adapted? Yes as a short story (5) 5 Singer’s neat Biro arrangement (8) 6 Stand in a kind of square, the French faint (6) 12 Scientifically impersonal type of thermometer (8) 14 It tends to confuse one involved in oral examination (7) 16 Cook Turin population’s vegetable (6) 18 Treasured odd ear (6) 19 Animal arrived last of all (5) 21 Correct some submitted items (4)

STANDARD CLUES

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Across

1 Cultivated (6) 2 Anger (4) 3 Obstacle (7) 4 Written composition (5) 5 Adult male singing voice (8) 6 Delicate (6) 12 Coolly detached (8) 14 Tooth doctor (7) 16 Root vegetable (6) 18 Loved intensely (6) 19 Ship of the desert (5) 21 Correct (4)

7 Large fleet (6) 8 Rank (6) 9 Wise person (4) 10 Pragmatists (8) 11 Arrives at (7) 13 Greek epic poet (5) 15 Garret (5) 17 Non-specific (7) 20 Nuisance (8) 21 Greek god of love (4) 22 Outburst (6) 23 Marksman (6)

Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Palaces, 5 Valet, 8 Embargo, 9 Spain, 10 Salvo, 11 Sustain, 12 Casino, 14 Hovels, 17 Meander, 19 Anvil, 22 Aside, 23 Stirred, 24 Steel, 25 Sincere. Down: 1 Press, 2 Label, 3 Cartoon, 4 Spouse, 5 Vases, 6 Leakage, 7 Tenants, 12 Compass, 13 Seaside, 15 Oration, 16 Crisis, 18 Dwell, 20 Verne, 21 Ledge.

FILL IT IN

Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

2 letter words Ma Me 3 letter words Age Alp Ate Nan Nun Pad Sly Two 4 letter words Able Arms Base Bond

Data Died Dole Earl Eels Elms Grid Mass Mods More Naps Oahu Ocas Olds Peri Peru Rate Sewn Side Soda

Stud Suss Teen Thus Tyre Urge Wail Whup 5 letter words Adder Arose Banal Celeb Cider Coney Conic Enact Genus Gully

Inane Krone Manes Mange Manly Mules Orate Pants Rehab Relay Salad Sarge Saris Satin Siege Spasm Table Topes 6 letter words

Botany Canned Operas Silent Sister Spinet Steady Stress 8 letter words Lessened Sanitise 9 letter words Drunkenly Portrayal

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

Across

Down

1 Descuidado (8) 5 Ass (donkey) (4) 9 Coronel (7) 10 Climate (5) 11 Red (4) 12 Japanese (7) 15 Escuchar (6) 16 Gente (personas) (6) 19 Swords (7) 21 Bolsas (para llevar algo) (4) 24 Carreteras (5) 25 Postman (7) 26 Sebo (4) 27 Nieto (8)

1 Saucepan (8) 2 Clocks (7) 3 Wool (4) 4 To jump (leap) (6) 6 Sonrisa (5) 7 Buttonhole (of garment) (4) 8 Octubre (7) 13 Porque (7) 14 Cucharilla (8) 17 Oraciones (7) 18 Platillo (6) 20 Smooth (skin, hair) (5) 22 Grey (4) 23 Hierro (metal) (4)

Friday, September 14, 2012 Across 1 Which name completes the name of a chart-topping 60s pop group: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and (who)? (4) 3 By what nickname is the British Broadcasting Corporation often referred to? (4) 6 Which word, derived from the Latin for ‘silent’, means ‘understood or implied without being stated’? (5) 10 What name is often applied to medieval singers or musicians? (9) 11 William Butler were the first names of which Irish poet and dramatist? (5) 12 The French singer Edith Piaf was also known by the nickname the ‘Little (what)’? (7) 13 Which southern rock band formed in Tampa, Florida in late 1967 shares its name with Mike Berry’s former backing group? (7) 14 Surrey County Cricket Club’s home ground in Kennington is now known as the Kia (what)? (4) 16 Which hand tool shares its name with a front claw of a lobster or similar crustacean? (6) 18/25D Which 1959 American Western film, directed by

Howard Hawks, starred John Wayne as Sheriff John T Chance, Dean Martin as Dude and Ricky Nelson as Colorado Ryan? (3,5) 21 The last Allman Brothers Band album to include lead slide-guitar player Duane Allman was entitled (What) A Peach? (3) 22 According to the lyrics of the Bob Dylan song, the (what) was Blowin’ in the Wind? (6) 23 What is the first name of the Welsh singer and television/radio personality who has presented Songs of Praise on BBC 1, BBC Radio 2’s Good Morning Sunday and The Choir on BBC Radio 3? (4) 25 Which city in Los Angeles County, California, is often billed as the ‘Media Capital of the World’? (7) 27 See 26 Down 29 The Mexican drink tequila is made from which American plant with narrow spiny leaves and tall flower spikes? (5) 30 Because of its large film and television production industry, which Canadian city has earned itself the nickname ‘Hollywood North’? (9) 31 Which earthy pigment containing ferric oxide, varies in

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colour from light yellow to brown or red? (5) 32 Which colourless odourless gaseous element is often used in signs and produces an

unmistakable bright reddishorange light? (4) 33 What is the first name of the singer-songwriter who is best known for hits such as Me and

Bobby McGee, Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down, and Help Me Make It Through the Night? (4) Down 1 Which 1993 Western movie written by Kevin Jarre, starred Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday? (9) 2 Which Latin American dance consists of three steps and a kick by people in single file? (5) 4 Which white flower found high in the Alps gives its name to a song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music? (9) 5 What name is given to an adult male singer with the lowest voice? (5) 6 Which 1995 computer-animated family film features the characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Mr Potato Head? (3,5) 7 The Western-themed television series that ran from 1967 to 1971, and starred Leif Erickson as ‘Big’ John Cannon, was entitled The High (What)? (9) 8 What name is given to the long pointed teeth used for fighting or digging seen on elephants and walruses? (5) 9 What was the stage surname of the Beatles’ drummer, who

was originally named Richard Starkey? (5) 15 Which 1966 Rolling Stones’ album featured the Jagger/Richards’ tracks Mother’s Little Helper, Under My Thumb and Out of Time? (9) 17 Which musical term means ‘a gradual increase in loudness’? (9) 19 Which name is given to the military position in which the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground? (5,4) 20 According to her 1981 UK number one hit single, what nationality was Aneka’s ‘Boy’? (8) 24 Which town in Berkshire is mentioned in the title of a tune from the Lerner and Loewe musical My Fair Lady? (5) 25 See 18 Across 26/27 Which American actor’s film roles have included John J Dunbar in Dances with Wolves, Jim Garrison in JFK, Ray Kinsella in Field of Dreams and Eliot Ness in The Untouchables? (5,7) 28 According to the title of a famous Johnny Mathis song, ‘I’ll still be loving you, until the Twelfth of (When)’? (5)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH El Tiempo - Weather

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

literature QUIZ

ANSWERS: 1. L. M. Montgomery 2. Joan of Arc 3. Dashiell Hammett 4. Boris Pasternak 5. M (Bond films) 6. Fire 7. The Colditz Story 8. Jerome K. Jerome 9. Hermes 10. Touchstone 11. Chess 12. Cassiopeia 13. Machiavelli 14. Balder the most loved god 15. Voltaire

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Wordsolution Across: 7 Asimov, 8 Diwali, 10 Playboy, 11 Cream, 12 Lark, 13 Coven, 17 Offal, 18 Full, 22 Alien, 23 Innings, 24 Nutria, 25 Big toe. Down: 1 Tadpole, 2 Sinatra, 3/4 Bobby Fischer, 5 Hayes, 6 Sigma, 9 Pyromania, 14 Pfennig, 15 Burnett, 16 Blessed, 19 Sauna, 20 Fifty, 21 Anvil.

hace calor

el relampago

hace frio

el trueno

hay viento

esta chispeando

la escarcha

esta helando

la humedad

esta lloviendo

las nubes

esta nevando

la tormenta

esta soleado Empareja estas palabras para animales - Match the Spanish and English animal words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz. el granizo, 2.el relámpago,

13.la humedad, 14.las nubes,

i.the lightning, j.the clouds,

3.el trueno, 4.esta chispeando,

15.la tormenta.

k.it’s spitting, l.it’s raining,

5.esta helando, 6.esta lloviendo,

a.it’s cold, b.the storm,

m.it’s hot, n.it’s sunny,

7.esta nevando, 8.esta soleado,

c.the thunder, d.the frost,

o.it’s snowing.

9.hace calor, 10.hace frio,

e.it’s windy, f.the hail,

11.hay viento, 12.la escarcha,

g.the damp, h.it’s freezing,

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Span - Eng

Quizword

Answers: 1f, 2i, 3c, 4k, 5h, 6l, 7o, 8n, 9m, 10a, 11e, 12d, 13g, 14j, 15b

1. Who wrote the children's classic 'Ann of Green Gables'? 2. Who was 'La Purcelle' of Voltair's poem? 3. Who wrote the 'Thin Man' in 1934? 4. Who refused the Nobel Literature prize in 1958? 5. What is Admiral Sir Miles Messervy usually known as? 6. In Hindu mythology Agni is the god of what? 7. Pat Reid is famous for writing what book?8. Who wrote Three Men in a Boat? 9. Who was the son of Zeus and Maia, and became the God's Messenger? 10. What was the name of the Jester in the play 'As You Like It'? 11. What was the subject of the first book printed in England? 12. Who was Andromeda's mother? 13. Which 16th century Italian wrote 'The Prince'? 14. In Norse mythology who was killed with mistletoe, by blind Hodur? 15. Who wrote the satire 'Candide' which was published in 1759?

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Friday, September 14, 2012

TRELI ON THE TELLY

A JOY CALLED SUE

That’s a joint tribute to the top-notch writing, and of course Johnston’s excellent acting skills. It’s also I CAN’T believe Sue part of the sucJohnston has been a familcess of Corrie iar TV face for nearly 30 that they bring years, and is now firmly in new characknocking on the door of ters from all ‘national treasure’ status. age ranges, She hit the headlines on who then cater the first night of Channel for all kinds Four in November 1982, when she popped up on the new Liverpool soap, Brookside, as Sheila Grant, wife of Bobby, as played by Ricky Tomlinson. They teamed up again some years later to great effect in The Royal Family (which returns at Xmas - then Sue has been doing other things like Waking the Dead, and now she has joined Coronation Street as Stella’s mum, Gloria. Some soap characters take a bit of getting used to, including Stella herself when she first appeared 18 months ago, but I feel we’ve known Gloria for years.

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Horoscopes Aries March 21 - April 19 Vampires, witches and traffic police are well starred this week, especially when parking in dark alleys on the 17th. Embrace wind, hurricanes and extreme weather anomaly's in all their forms this week especially when they feature in erotic fiction or advertisements for exotic holidays and fruit. This week your destiny has a glint in its eye.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 Baking cakes from packets you have bought from the supermarket is well starred this week, as long as you have never heard of the brand before and it sounds dangerous. Favour Islamic writing in the instructions wherever possible and completely ignore any instructions like adding eggs, milk, water and the oven temperature, for best results.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 Saying "argh" while sticking your tongue out continues to be your lucky medical sound this week, especially in any nose or throat trips to the doctor or nurse or a person wearing a suitably medical looking hat. Slow moving traffic whilst your vehicle is covered in flags of some sort is very well starred this week, especially when driving to or from concerts or sporting events.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 A sudden burst of plot line telegraphy is a danger this week due to a freak, once in a million years, electrical storm on Uranus. This will completely remove any enjoyment from watching any kind of scripted film or television program with a plot, because you will be able to see the ending, spooky style.

of viewers. You have to feel a little bit sorry for the comedian, Dom Joly. A dozen or so years ago, he came up with a fresh and funny format for Channel Four called Trigger Happy TV, which was a happy cross b e t w e e n C a n d i d

Camera and Beadle’s About. It pushed the barriers, but he didn’t want to be typecast, so went to the BBC for millions of pounds and starred in a lot of dud shows as his career plummeted. He said he would never do another Trigger Happy style show, but lo and behold, Dom has popped up with Fool Britannia for ITV1 early on a Saturday evening. He might as well have not bothered as it’s been scheduled directly against Doctor Who! It’s also a sadly reduced pre-watershed version of Trigger Happy, with the most irritating use of canned laughter I’ve come across for a long time. Some of the skits have been marginally amusing, but I’m afraid it’s yet another Saturday early evening flop for ITV to add to this year’s rubbish from Keith Lemon and Alistair McGowan. I’ve enjoyed the X Factor on ITV, but I have one major criticism. Why are so few auditions being shown? We seem to

be spoon-fed lots of waffle and shots of contestants going to the toilet in the morning and travelling to the auditions. I’m not interested in the slightest and this padding may have been the key reason that the ratings have gone down. I’m convinced, though, that the interest will get big once again when we get going with the Judge’s House section. It’s all a bit of a shame, because I think once you’ve removed all the guff, there does appear to be some very good singing talent this year. I also believe that the unpredictability and variety of Britain’s Got Talent makes that show more enjoyable, and that we are past the peak for TV singing contests on both sides of the Atlantic. It’s intriguing what happens when you move a football match. The new Champions League contract now has ITV1 screening the live action on a Tuesday night, so Wednesday evenings have become very

interesting for all of us. We have Corrie back in its proper slot, rather than the Thursday night, and some top drama later, with the very enjoyable story of Mrs Ronnie Biggs at 9pm. BBC1 has responded with a new night for Watchdog, followed by Who Do You Think You Are at 9pm, and that time slot has seen the welcome return of Grand Designs to Channel Four, whilst the wonderful Dallas revival continues on Channel Five, also at 9pm! How annoying is all this when on some nights you can barely find anything worth watching? Just a quick mention for the BBC1 police drama, Good Cop, which finishes this Thursday. It’s been an excellent little series, and I for one have felt a lot of sympathy for the rogue cop, Sav. What a big hole he’s dug for himself! Regan and Carter from the old days of The Sweeney would have sorted it all out in a blink of an eye.

By Pandora Leo July 23 - August 22 Walking along rickety bridges between two rock faces with precarious drops underneath continues to be badly starred. How exactly did you expect the planets to help here? What were you thinking? Little known facts, such as a lemon will float in water but a lime will sink, will impress you from Thursday.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 Chunky clothing, warm floppy hats and thick waterproof outdoorsy trousers are your recommended picks from the closet this week as autumn starts to roll in. Swearing in Chinese continues to be your lucky Firefly method of speech this week, especially when there is no chance a Chinese person can hear what you are saying.

Libra September 23 - October 22 "Buzzing The Tower", just like Maverick did in Top Gun, is about to become unbelievably brilliantly starred this week, however your attempt to sing "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" afterwards has never been worse starred, with a high chance of it leading to a vicious and expensive copyright infringement claim against you for an unauthorized public performance of the song.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 How excited are you about something? The modern way is to tell anybody concerned of your excitement. But there is a flaw in this logic. The flaw is that if you accidentally tell a person who finds your excitement threatening to their interests they will likely try to thwart your excitement in some way.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Looking at a bank of computer screens and instruments, then making quick calculations in your head and reporting likelihood's as they happen, Uhura in Star Trek style, is about to become lucky, especially now your IT department has decided to roll out Windows 8 beta. Yes, that occasional black screen is supposed to happen and it won't be in the final release.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Iconic monuments including the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids, and that thing on the hill in Athens, are about to become cosmically important when meditating on stuff this week. Find where Neptune is in the sky when you start your ruminations and your requests from the bountiful universe will be bettered by no less than 0.4%, a record.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 You should try a new music on your portable music player, the music you are playing at the moment is making you walk in a strange rhythm. Don't just listen to us, take a quick look at the way people are looking at you when you walk by playing that music. Yes, it's that obvious. This week your destiny shares the guffaw of the happy hippo.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 Doing dangerous things with exciting music playing is about to be embraced by Pisces. It is quite incredible how much easier doing dumb stupid dangerous things is if exciting uplifting music is played either in the background, or on an iPod (make sure your earphones don't ping out midway).

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A Beautiful Mind Holiday Weatherview Panorama Countryfile Doorstep Crime 999 Rip Off Britain 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 Doctors Only Fools and Horses Marrying Mum and Dad Splatalot Who Let the Dogs Out? Blue Peter Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show Cash Britain EastEnders Miranda In with the Flynns Mrs Brown's Boys BBC News Regional News and Weather Would I Lie to You?

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 Schools: 3, 2, 1, Go! - Key

Stage 3 06:00 Schools: Compose Yourself 06:30 Schools - Curious Cat: TV, Bricks, Crayons 07:00 Guess with Jess 07:10 Louie 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Chuggington 07:50 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? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Buzz and Tell 09:30 Nina and the Neurons 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 Live Golf: The Women's British Open 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Celebrity MasterChef 20:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Mastermind 21:30 Gardeners' World 22:00 Parade's End 23:00 QI 23:30 Newsnight

00:35 The Last Word 01:05 Jackpot247 04:00 Tonight 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 Coronation Street 21:00 Island Hospital 21:30 Coronation Street 22:00 Piers Morgan's Life Stories 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 Die Another Day

ISLAND HOSPITAL New series. The lives of staff and patients at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Orthopaedic surgeon and pilot David Pring makes a flying visit to an injured pensioner, hotelier Michael's summer season is put in jeopardy after a fall down a flight of stairs leaves him in A&E, and hospital chef Neil Wilkie faces his biggest culinary challenge to date. Tristan Gemmill narrates.

00:05 999: What's Your Emergency? 01:10 Random Acts 01:15 The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family 02:10 Islam: The Untold Story 03:40 Fraud Lord 04:05 Dispatches 04:40 Time Team 05:35 Deal or No Deal 06:30 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 06:55 Sali Mali 07:00 The Treacle People 07:10 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 09:00 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 14:00 Channel 4 Racing 16:10 Countdown 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 Come Dine with Me 22:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

00:20 Dallas 01:15 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 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green: At the Ends of the Earth 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dirty Great Machines 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Numb3rs 16:15 Love Takes Wing 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 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 22:00 War 23:55 Frontline Police

The Courier Saturday TV

September 15

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 Rip Off Britain 04:30 Celebrity MasterChef 05:00 Newswatch 05:15 BBC News 05:45 On the Road With 06:00 BBC News 06:15 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 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 Live Athletics 15:30 Live Golf: The Women's British Open 17:30 Final Score 18:10 BBC News; Regional News 18:30 Total Wipeout 19:30 Strictly Come Dancing 20:35 Doctor Who 21:20 The National Lottery 22:10 Casualty 23:00 BBC News; Weather 23:20 National Lottery Update

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Archipelago Lymelife BBC News The Record Review BBC News Click Newswatch Close Zigby

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Louie Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane Dipdap Rastamouse Roar Project Parent The Scooby-Doo Show Dennis and Gnasher The Slammer 12 Again Incredible Edibles Cop School Splatalot Deadly 60 Bites Prank Patrol Diddy Movies MOTD Kickabout The Treasure of Pancho Villa She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Escape to the Country Flog It! Live Golf: The Women's Open One Man and His Dog Coast Wartime Farm Dad's Army Vikings QI XL The Thick of It

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Jackpot247 Columbo: Try and Catch Me ITV Nightscreen ITV Morning News CITV ITV News The Jeremy Kyle Show USA The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Dickinson's Real Deal The X Factor ITV News and Weather Meridian Weather Nim's Island Licence to Kill Meridian News and Weather ITV News and Weather New You've Been Framed! Fool Britannia Red or Black? The X Factor Red or Black? The Jonathan Ross Show ITV News and Weather

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Rude Tube Random Acts Friday Night Dinner Celebrity Bedlam My Name Is Earl Happy Endings Mesh No, No, No The Million Pound Drop Live Reasons to Be Cheerful St Elsewhere Deal or No Deal Sali Mali The Treacle People The Hoobs British F3 International Series The Grid Freesports on 4 The Morning Line Boutique iTunes Festival 2012 New Girl Boutique New Girl Revenge Boutique Suburgatory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 Racing The Simpsons Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Transformers Comedy World Cup The Million Pound Drop Live Hostage

COMEDY WORLD CUP David Tennant asks the questions as two teams of comedians from across the generations compete to showcase their knowledge of comedy. However, unlike most panel games, both sides will be keeping an eye on their scores - the show is structured in a tournament format, with the winners of each episode progressing to the next round of the competition, before the last two teams compete in the grand final for the Comedy World Cup title.

00:55 Inside Hollywood 01:00 SuperCasino 04:55 Motorsport Mundial 05:25 House Doctor 05:50 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 Wildlife SOS 06:35 Wildlife SOS 07:00 Peppa Pig 07:05 Fifi and the Flowertots 07:15 City of Friends 07:30 The Mr Men Show 07:40 Castle Farm 07:45 Abby's Flying Fairy School 07:55 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:05 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:15 Play! 08:25 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 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10 Toby's Travelling Circus 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 Emergency Bikers 13:10 Cowboy Builders 14:10 Mystery Woman 15:50 David Copperfield 19:20 5 News Weekend 19:25 Wyatt Earp 23:00 CSI: Miami 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

YELP! PLEASE GIVE US A HOME

Sally SALLY is a terrier cross , about six months old. She is very healthy, obviously been well looked after and would make someone a loyal companion. Tel: 633936501 or 664891382 www.k9club.es E m a i l : k9clubinfo@gmail.com

KATIE is a year-old Lurcher. When rescued she was traumatised and very frightened of everyone. She has now come out of her shell and would make a great pet. Please contact Eleanor on 610 188 349.

Minnie

Abbi BETTY is about 18 months old. She is a very happy little girl, always pleased to see you and gets on well with other dogs, she is vaccinated, chipped, spayed and will be ready to travel in a few weeks. Call: 679 077 618 Penny

Katie

Damzel

MINNIE was found near the N322 at La Marina on September 8. She is a beautiful tabby with ginger blotches of ginger, about 4 months old and very affectionate , purring as soon as you pick her up. The K9 Club – call 633936501 or 664891382 DAMZEL is one year old and was found three weeks ago wandering alone near a busy main road. She has now been fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed as has IONA, a bigger girl who is 2 ½ years old, very affectionate, loves human company and enjoys walks. Calle the kennels on 966 710 047 or email info@satanimalrescue.com, Website www.satanimalrescue.com PENNY is a beautiful, mature black and white, long-haired lady who has been spayed and has all her vaccinations. To meet Penny please phone Joe (The Cat Man) on 966719272. SWEEP was found in the garden of a holiday home with his mother and sister; he is now approx 3 months old. He has been brought up amongst other cats and dogs and loves to eat, Sweep play and sleep. Call: 652 480 986

The Courier Sunday TV

September 16

01:50 A Study in Terror 03:25 Close 00:50 The Football League Show 07:00 Zigby 00:09 Meridian Weather 00:10 Disclosure 02:05 Weatherview 07:10 Louie 02:30 ITV News Headlines 02:10 BBC News 07:20 Little Robots 04:00 In Plain Sight 02:30 On the Road With 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 04:45 ITV Nightscreen 03:00 BBC News 07:40 Dipdap 06:30 ITV Morning News 03:30 Dateline London 07:45 Rastamouse 07:00 CITV 04:00 BBC News 08:00 Roar 10:25 ITV News 04:30 Our World 08:30 Match of the Day 10:30 House Gift 05:00 BBC News 10:00 12 Again 11:25 There's No Taste Like Home 05:30 Click 10:30 Junior Bake Off 12:25 The Hungry Sailors 13:20 ITV News and Weather 06:00 BBC News 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 13:29 Meridian Weather 06:30 On the Road With 12:30 The Great British Bake Off 13:30 The X Factor 07:00 Breakfast 13:30 Live MotoGP 14:35 Murder, She Wrote 09:30 The Andrew Marr Show 15:00 Live Golf: The Women's British 15:30 Columbo: A Bird in the Hand 10:30 Live Athletics Open 17:25 Doc Martin 14:30 Weather for the Week Ahead 18:00 One Man and His Dog 18:25 The Talent Show Story 14:30 BBC News 19:15 Rugby League 19:25 Meridian News and Weather 14:45 Bargain Hunt 20:15 Richard Hammond's Crash 19:45 ITV News and Weather 15:30 Cash in the Attic Course 20:00 The Chase 21:00 The X Factor 16:15 Escape to the Country 21:00 China on Four Wheels 22:00 Downton Abbey 17:00 Lifeline 22:00 Dragons' Den 23:30 ITV News and Weather 17:10 Points of View 23:00 Mock the Week 23:44 Meridian Weather 17:25 Songs of Praise 23:30 Hilary Devey's Women at the 23:45 Piers Morgan's Life Stories 18:00 Planet Earth Live Top 19:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 19:30 Fake or Fortune? New series. Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine joins the cast of the period drama as Cora's mother 20:30 Countryfile Martha, who makes a grand entrance when she arrives 21:30 Inspector George Gently at Downton for Matthew and Mary's wedding. However, 23:00 BBC News; Regional News with the couple struggling to stay united as their big day and Weather looms, will Martha's Atlantic crossing have been for nothing? Meanwhile, Mr Carson runs the rule over new 23:25 Match of the Day 2

DOWNTON ABBEY

footman Alfred, and Robert receives news that could leave him facing the greatest crisis of his life - and plunge the rest of the household into chaos.

00:25 The Special Relationship

02:10 The Clay Bird 03:55 The Bypass 04:10 Hollyoaks 06:15 Brain Damage 06:20 Countdown 07:05 The Treacle People 07:15 The Hoobs 07:40 Ironman Triathlon 08:05 Strathclyde Park Triathlon 09:00 Will & Grace 09:25 Will & Grace 09:55 Frasier 10:25 Frasier 11:00 Sunday Brunch 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 14:00 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 The Spy Next Door 16:45 Deal or No Deal 17:45 Come Dine with Me 20:20 Channel 4 News 20:50 4thought.tv 20:55 The Political Slot 21:00 Fatal Flight 447: Chaos in the Cockpit 22:00 Big Fat Quiz of the 80s 23:35 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

00:55 Inside Hollywood 01:00 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 The Mr Men Show 07:50 Castle Farm 07:55 Abby's Flying Fairy School 08:05 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:15 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:25 Play! 08:35 Noddy in Toyland 08:50 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 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 10:10 Toby's Travelling Circus 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 12:15 Looney Tunes 12:25 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 13:25 Capricorn One 15:45 The Fifth Element 18:05 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 20:10 5 News Weekend 20:15 The Medallion 22:00 Swordfish

The Courier Monday TV

September 17

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In with the Flynns Two for the Money Weatherview A Year in the Wild Holby City Good Cop HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Britain's Empty Homes Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Only Fools and Horses Horrible Histories Lockie Leonard Who Let the Dogs Out? Sam & Mark's Big Wind Up Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Panorama New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather Citizen Khan

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Athletics BBC News Reporters Newsday On the Road With BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Close Zigby Louie Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane

07:40 Chuggington 07:50 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? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Buzz and Tell 09:30 Nina and the Neurons 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 Helicopter Heroes 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 Celebrity MasterChef 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Food 22:00 Masters of Money 23:00 James May's Things You Need to Know 23:30 Newsnight

00:50 Premiership Rugby Union 01:45 The Store 03:45 British Superbike Championship Highlights 04:40 Motorsport UK 05:30 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 Space Cowboys

SPACE COWBOYS Space adventure starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland and James Garner as four ageing ex-pilots who, in their youth, were passed over as astronauts. But when an old satellite malfunctions, the old-timers are finally given the opportunity to go into space.

00:40 Shameless 01:45 American Football Live 05:45 Deal or No Deal 06:40 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 10:25 Come Dine with Me 10:55 Come Dine with Me 11:25 Come Dine with Me 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:05 River Cottage Bites 14:20 Dark Command 16:10 Countdown 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 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 999: What's Your Emergency? 23:00 Rude Tube

00:00 Desperado 02:00 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 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Big Body Squad 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dirty Great Machines 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 Numb3rs 16:15 Ordinary Miracles 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 Out of Time

The Courier Tuesday TV

September 18

00:05 00:35 01:15 02:40 02:45 03:45 04:30 05:00 05:30 06:00 06:30 06:45 07:00 10:15 11:00 11:58 12:00 12:30 13:13 13:15 14:00 14:30 14:40 15:10 16:05 16:35 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:15 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:25 23:35

Gavin & Stacey The Lock Up Goodbye Charlie Bright Weatherview Dig WW2 with Dan Snow Rip Off Britain Celebrity MasterChef BBC World News HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather Britain's Empty Homes Cash in the Attic BBC News; Weather Bargain Hunt BBC News; Weather Regional News and Weather Doctors Only Fools and Horses Horrible Histories Lockie Leonard Who Let the Dogs Out? Trade Your Way to the USA Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show BBC News; Regional News Holby City DIY SOS: The Big Build BBC News Regional News and Weather 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 04:30 Asia Business Report 04:45 Sport Today 05:00 Schools 07:00 Zigby 07:10 Louie

07:20 07:30 07:40 07:50 08:00 08:30 08:40 08:55 09:00 09:20 09:25 09:30 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 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? Leon 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 Chuggington: Badge Quest Nuzzle and Scratch 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 Antiques Road Trip The Great British Bake Off Vikings The Rob Brydon Show Newsnight Weather

01:55 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 UEFA Champions League Live 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 UEFA Champions League: Extra Time

WILL AND KATE: BABY FEVER Royal experts and insiders discuss the possibility of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge having a child, speculating on how the couple might balance their private life with public demands as new parents, and who they could turn to for guidance. The programme looks back at the Queen's upbringing, as well as that of her own children and grandchildren, and considers just what it takes to raise a monarch.

00:10 Comedy World Cup 01:10 Random Acts 01:15 Shameless 02:10 The Good Wife 02:50 Charlie's Angels 03:35 A Dirty Shame 05:05 Deal or No Deal 06:00 Countdown 06:45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 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 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:00 River Cottage 14:20 A Man Alone 16:10 Countdown 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 Derren Brown: Svengali 23:35 Big Fat Quiz of the 80s

01:05 Paddy & Sally's Excellent Gypsy Adventure 02:05 SuperCasino 05:00 HouseBusters 05:25 House Doctor 05:50 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 09:20 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Big Body Squad 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dirty Great Machines 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 Numb3rs 16:15 Class 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Emergency Bikers 21:00 Wills and Kate: Baby Fever 22:00 Person of Interest 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

The Courier Wednesday TV

September 19

00:15 Citizen Khan 00:45 Trust the Man 02:25 Weatherview 02:30 Watchdog 03:30 Toughest Place to Be 04:30 Rip Off Britain 05:15 Celebrity MasterChef 05:45 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 Britain's Empty Homes 12:30 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 Horrible Histories 16:35 Lockie Leonard 17:00 Who Let the Dogs Out? 17:30 Stepping Up 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 National Lottery Update

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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 Ask Lara Zigby

07:10 Louie 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Chuggington 07:50 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? 09:20 Leon 09:25 Buzz and Tell 09:30 Nina and the Neurons 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 Chuggington: Badge Quest 11:05 Nuzzle and Scratch 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 See Hear 14:30 Coast 14:35 Lifeline 14:45 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:15 Weakest Link 16:00 Wanted Down Under 16:45 Helicopter Heroes 17:30 Flog It! 17:45 Live International Women's Football 20:00 Celebrity MasterChef 20:30 Coast 21:00 Antiques to the Rescue 22:00 Dead Good Job 23:00 The Culture Show 23:30 Newsnight

00:35 Grimefighters 01:00 Jackpot247 03:30 Golden Balls 04:15 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 Full Metal Jacket

THE FOOD HOSPITAL

New series. Healthcare experts Pixie McKenna, Shaw Somers, Lucy Jones and Gio Miletto use foodbased remedies to treat patients with a variety of common ailments. Among those seeking help are a four-year-old boy with atopic eczema and a Wirral woman who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, while a 22-year-old Mancunian with a worryingly limited diet learns about the benefits of fresh food. Pixie also meets Andrew Jones of the University of Exeter, who is running an experiment to investigate claims that eating beetroot can aid sporting performances.

01:15 Random Acts 01:20 Poker 02:15 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:40 Sailing 03:05 International Volleyball 04:00 The Grid 04:25 British F3 International Series 04:50 Strathclyde Park Triathlon 05:45 Freesports on 4 06:10 Deal or No Deal 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 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:00 River Cottage Bites 14:20 The Englishman Who Went up a Hill, but Came down a Mountain 16:10 Countdown 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 The Food Hospital 22:00 Grand Designs 23:00 Shameless

00:55 CSI: Miami 01:50 Forensic Files 02:15 SuperCasino 05:00 HouseBusters 05:25 House Doctor 05:50 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 09:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Big Body Squad 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 Dirty Great Machines 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 Numb3rs 16:20 A Gunfighter's Pledge 17:55 The Family Recipe 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 Emergency Bikers 22:00 Dallas 23:00 Paddy & Sally's Excellent Gypsy Adventure

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PROPERTY FOR RENT Viva Villa and Vacation Services, For Short or Long Term Rentals visit: www.villaandvacation.com or Call: San Miguel Village. Long term rent. 2 bed 2 bath 1st floor corner apartment. Large lounge, great views, large balcony. c. pool Garage and lift. Excellent condition. Price 350€ P/M Ring 606 709 104 (83) 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

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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: 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

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Friday, September 14, 2012 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 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: 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 distance of the excellent

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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 everything. For viewing call 627 711 155 Ref. No K27

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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 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

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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 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 much more. The pool is an 8 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

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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

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Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is off-road parking and small storage shed in the enclosed garden area, communal pool nearby. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, €60,000 A lovely 1 bedroom apartment in Aguas Nuevas, within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 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, 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 Gran Alacant, Situated in the central area of Gran

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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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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 Beach, Gran Alacant. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Secure Underground Parking, Fully furnished, Roof Top Solarium. 3 Large Communal Pools, Fantastic

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

The Young Contenders THE emergence of today’s talented youthful generation has caused a significant change in the PGA Tour landscape. Gone are the days of Tiger Woods racking up major after major. Gone are the days of the "big five", consisting of Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh. In the last four years, young players such as Martin Kaymer, Webb Simpson, Louis Oosthuizen, Keegan Bradley and Charl Schwartzel have claimed major championships while still in their twenties. And in case you haven't noticed, there are plenty more approaching. So who are 2012’s brightest young talents? Who will be the next golfing superstar? Here's are my five top five on the PGA Tour yet to reach their 25th birthdays.

Manassero No.5: Matteo Manassero (Italy) At just 19, Manassero has registered some remarkable achievements. The youngest golfer ever to win a European Tour event, after claiming the 2010 Castello Masters at 17 – by four shots. A year earlier, Manassero became the

FIVE UNDER-25s WHO CAN RULE THE WORLD youngest ever British Amateur champion when he defeated Sam Hutsby 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. Manassero has made just the three PGA Tour appearances this season, instead honing his game on the European Tour. He impressively tied for sixth at the HSBC Championship in January, then came second at the Open de Andalucía Costa del Sol. Currently ranked 86th in the world, Manassero soared as high as 29th during a strong stretch last year. No: 4. Ryo Ishikawa (Japan) A product of golf’s continued growth in Asia, we are going to see considerably more of Ishikawa. The 20-year-old became the youngest ever winner on the Japanese Tour by claiming the 2007 Munsingwear Open KSB Cup. The following year he turned professional and claimed the Mynavi ABC Championship.

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By the end of that year, Ishikawa had become the youngest ever player to break into the world top 100. He has dominated the Japanese Tour since, racking up nine victories between 2007 and 2010. That form is now showing on the PGA Tour, best showcased in his fourth-place finish at the 2011 Bridgestone Invitational in the World Golf Championships. Ishikawa is undertaking a new strength training regime to add size to his 155lb frame - yet he still averages 290 yards off the tee! No: 3 Jason Day (Australia) Long considered the next truly great golfer from Australia, Day exploded onto the scene in 2011 when he finished runner-up in both the US Masters and US Open. His 12-under score at the Masters was the lowest ever posted by a first time participant. That Masters tournament was the start of a brilliant run for Day in 2011, as he collected 12 top-10 finishes and became No.7 ranked player in the world. Day is also the youngest Australian ever to win a PGA Tour event after he claimed victory at the HP Byron

Nelson Championship in May 2010. Fearless in pressurepacked situations, he is a fierce competitor who is not shy in stating his desire to be crowned world No.1. Unfortunately for the Australian, 2012 has been a frustrating season after a bright start and his ranking has slipped to No. 31. No: 2 Rickie Fowler (USA) Everything about this

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young star is unconventional. His swing has arguably more panache than technique, his hair is like that of a surfer and his clothes would be appropriate at a rave. And it's exactly why he's so loved on tour. The 23-year-old is enjoying his best year on the PGA Tour in 2012. In early May, Fowler claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the Wells

Fargo and was runner-up in the Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach the following week. Another top10 was secured two weeks later at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Now ranked 26th in the

Fowler world, Fowler is beginning to show his true potential on the world's most demanding pro tour. There will be many that say his swing is flawed, and will not produce the consistency required to win major tournaments. However, his talent in undeniable and when he puts it all together, he can be simply beautiful to watch. No 1: Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) McIlroy isn't only the best player under 25 years of age, he’s simply the best player on the planet. Since that famous collapse around the back nine at the 2011 Masters, he has simply dominated the PGA Tour. At the next major after that Augusta collapse, McIlroy turned the 2011 US

Open into a one-man event, smashing countless records on his way to an eight-shot victory at Congressional. He's gone on to claim trophies at the Hong Kong Open, the Honda Classic, the US PGA Championship, the Deutsche Bank Championship and the BMW Championship. Those last two victories have just come in consecutive weeks, extending his lead at the top of the world rankings. His form this year has been simply staggering. At one point, McIlroy went through 14 events, finishing in the top-five in 12 of them. He has won £2.7 million in the past month, His consistency is down to a swing that has been compared with the great Ben Hogan. Few players have ever hit the ball as

McIlroy hard and as consistently as the young Northern Irishman. With two major championships in his pocket, and still only 23 years, the sky is the limit for McIlroy.

When will the Spanish government learn? TOURISM is the only industry that Spain has and as we all know they increased golf IVA by 13% and we all knew how it would impact on tourism, now this. Golf is also touched by the economical crisis. Indeed, The European Tour announced that the 2012 Andalucía Masters, due to be played at the Club de Golf Valderrama, Sotogrande, on October 18-21, will now be cancelled. The Junta de Andalucía confirmed this decision by letter which they also announced by a press release on Monday September 10th because of a lack of funds; after a change of their government, Andalusia has drastically reduced its public finance regarding sportive events. George O’Grady, European tour boss said: “''This is extremely disappointing news to receive, especially at such a late date. We have been long term partners with the Junta

for over 25 years. In that time we have seen together with many other events, the Volvo Masters staged in Andalucía from 1988-2008, two American Express World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods in 1999 and Mike Weir in 2000, and the Jewel in the Crown, The 1997 Ryder Cup played at Club de Golf Valderrama. We have worked together to promote the region, and the Junta de Andalucía and The European Tour have enjoyed an exceptionally strong and committed long term partnership. Despite discussions with the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, and a formal legal agreement with the Junta de Andalucía, the tournament, won in 2011 by Sergio García, will not take place. The European Tour feel the disappointment not only for our Members and all committed to broadcasting and reporting this tournament and the region on a global scale, but also for the many visitors, especially from Northern Europe, who coincide their vacations with the tournament. Is this the thin end of the wedge for golf as we know it?

TITTER ON THE TEE One day I came home early from work... I saw a man jogging naked. I said to him: "Hey, why are you doing that?" He said: "Because you came home early".

Friday, September 14, 2012

Just Great, Britain OK, hands up – I admit it. Guilty as charged, m’ lord! I am ashamed to admit that prior to this summer’s Olympics I was a knocker; very fashionable here in Spain, especially when the early, bad-publicity problems were aired on the UK news, making the games look a potential disaster and an embarrassment to our nation. I am now delighted to admit I was wrong - very wrong. The British Olympics showed the world that when, as a nation we do something, we do it right. My son was over here on holiday in June with his young family, and we touched on the Games. My hearing’s not good, I thought said something about Ronny Pimple. ‘Who?’ I asked. ‘Danny Boyle - Slumdog Millionaire,’ he replied nonchalantly, with that irritating, assured knowledge of youth (you know, they think they know everything – like their generation invented whatever it is). ‘He’s organising the Opening Ceremony,’ I was informed. Pretending I knew who Danny Boyle or what Slumdog Millionaire was (I must get out more), I took vague note that the Opening Ceremony was apparently going to be special. Well - it was, wasn’t it? Sitting at home in my armchair the whole event blew me away. Quite frankly, I had never seen anything quite so amazing: a unique, 21st century celebration of all that had made Britain the envy of the world, portraying our history and our culture in a fascinatingly entertaining way. Soon the real stuff started, beginning with the cycling road races, where Tour De France winner Bradley

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Wiggins showed the world the way home (again). Our nation soon got our medals tally right up there to third with the big boys. Only the swimming seemed disappointing but then my personal all-time favourite, the athletics track and field events came along to steal the show for me. Sadly, to bring us back to Spanish reality, we suffered a power cut where I live, and missed an hour of that great Saturday evening of three gold medals/ But not before we watched the climax of Jessica Ennis’s wonderful Pentathlon performance and Greg Rutherford win the long jump. Grrr, in the dark we didn’t see Mo Farah win the 10,000 metres, but with good-old-not Iberdrola’s help, a week later my wife and I safely watched his

unbelievable feat of also winning the 5,000 metres. The backdrop of the British venues were terrific: only London, obviously could have staged the exciting Beach Volleyball on Horseguards Parade in Whitehall - what a master stroke that was. The marathon, run round much of London’s wonderful London architecture, and other totally British scenes and landscapes, showed the UK off at its best. With my old Scottish blood stirring somewhere, I was delighted when Andy Murray finally shook off his also-ran, British-best-loser-at-tennis status to blow his Wimbledon conqueror Roger Federer away and take the once-in-a-lifetime London Olympic title at the home of tennis. In crying

afterwards, he became human and loved by the nation in one fell swoop. He should’ve had a word with Gazza ages ago… Rowing, canoeing and sailing proved that Britannia now rules the waves again, showing the world how we successfully stage such events. Cycling in the Velodrome entranced millions like me, new to the sport, where in Beijing we proved we are the nation to beat at this sport. Oh, and if you looked hard there was even some Olympic romance between Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, both individual gold medal winners, and now revealing their previouslysecret romance. All together - ahh!

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ANDY Murray has finally laid to rest the old anti-Scottish joke: ‘Britain nearly had a Grand Slam winner but that Scots git let us down...again’. Well, at the fifth attempt big, brave, bold Andy didn’t let us down. After brilliantly winning the Olympic tennis title at Wimbledon, he finally won his first Grand Slam event. ‘That Scots git’ played brilliantly – his first serve was awesome, 70% going in, which carried him through that crucial fifth set. On a marathon night in New York, Andy cemented his place in history by becoming the first Brit to win a Grand

Slam event since Fred Perry in 1936 beating his friend and great rival Novak Djokovic over five sets and five hours to take the US Open title. On arguably the greatest night of his life he was supported in the swirling wind by Celtic luminaries like Sean Connery and Alex Ferguson, taking advantage of a quiet domestic football week. As he heads towards that coveted No.1 ranking, Murray – now world No.3 -has shown he possesses true grit. Well done, ‘our’ Andy. (Do I hear Sir? Sean and Alexare, Liz…) JOHN McGREGOR

Finally, if the Opening Ceremony was amazing, how could the closing one compete? But, hey, it did, albeit on a different theme. Britain gave the world fabulous, innovative music and this was exploited to the full as the world looked on and rocked with us. Question: who produced the best British music ever? Answer: The Beatles, of course – oh yes it was, you youngsters! Despite his tragically early

death, Liverpool legend John Lennon lives on, as ‘Imagine’ was rightly honoured. Having said that, either Heather Mills took more than his money or Paul McCartney’s new missus has had her effect on poor old Macca. He’s lost the plot, hasn’t he – just as he did earlier in the year outside the Palace. Fortunately other pop luminaries, from The Who’s generation, through Queen (the group that is, not our Liz – hey, didn’t she surprise us all with her skydiving?), Eric Idle Always Looking on the Bright Side and The Spice Girls giving us what We Really, Really Wanted (please not Russell Brand, Geri), right through to The Voice’s leggy Jessie J and many more. All of which proved that when the UK throws a party, the world has fun. Remember the wonderful Jubilee earlier this year even if our big Grandad Phil did catch a nasty cold down by the river. Mind you, I’m a bit worried about him, aren’t you? My one lasting image of The Olympic Games, and one which I had felt was in danger of steadily disappearing for ever (and still might if certain militant Celts get their way) was the triumphant re-emergence of the Union Jack, waved with gusto at every opportunity by the once-again patriotic British. So yes, I was wrong, I’m delighted to say – it’s GREAT Britain again!

It’s action time for local rugby ITV Orihuela RFC face league rivals Albacete tomorrow (Saturday) in their customary first pre-season warm up match. With training now in full swing and 40-plus players attending each session, together with a good number of new recruits, it is going to be an interesting season. As there are 12 teams this year, Murcia Federation have set up two leagues. League One includes ITV Orihuela, Murcia XV, Murcia University, Cartagena, Albacete, Lorca and San Javier, who now have two

experienced Level Two coaches from the UK. The rugby bar in Rojales, The Steakhouse, will be screening Pro 12 and Aviva Premiership matches over the weekend. More info from Garry on 692 767 242.

Friday, September 14, 2012

SAINTS ALIVE!

But Premiership life is so tough on the Adkins diet YES, the Saints went marching back into the Premiership at last, but the newly arrivals from the South Coast have had a very rude awakening. No points from three games is not impressive, though to be fair Nigel’s newbies only lost by the odd goal against both Manchester giants, scoring four themselves in the process. But now in this big, new, cruel world they have to face Arsene Wenger’s rejuvenated Arsenal at The Emirates. Ooh-err, could be a hide-behind-the-sofa job for Saints fans! Talking of mighty Mancunia, unbeaten champions City face a tricky trip to Stoke, where Tony Pulis’s mean men mean business. Pulis is one of those solid British managers I admire most – keeping an unfashionable club (I don’t mean that unkindly, I’ve worked in the Potteries; great place, lovely people) in the Premiership, arguably the most competitive in the world. The Sheik’s multi-millions bought Manchester City the respect, and more importantly the league title they craved for sooo long. Galling to have had to play second fiddle to United for years – no, make that decades. Seems centuries since we heard ‘Hey ho, Hey ho, we’re off to Mexico, with Bell and Lee and Summerbee…’ In an International week don’t get me started on the 1970 World Cup! So can City keep it up? Fourth place so far, no

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defeats, looks good-ish. Norwich have only two points, with a goal difference of minus five. New Canaries boss Chris Hughton has much to do, but like Pulis he’s a solid character who learnt his trade as a player and coach at Spurs and manager at Birmingham and Newcastle. It’s East v West as the East Anglians take on West Ham, who are without Andy Carroll – and they may miss him already. Norwich badly need a first win. Aston Villa’s Paul Lambert is obviously like big Brendan Rodgers – a gambler who was lured by the prestige (couldn’t have been the money, surely) of managing a big club. And they don’t come much bigger then Liverpool and Villa; the latter have stuttered badly since Martin O’Neill left. They play Swansea, developing well under Michael Laudrup’s unexpectedly classy style. Big test for Villa, eh? Do you remember that episode of Minder, when George asked Terry to describe a man? Terry scratched his head, looked baffled and came out with the magic two-word summary - ‘QPR supporter’. Provided you’re not one, you will know what I mean – they’re there, but umm… should they be? Now that nutty Joey has taken his fists, boots and elbows to French ringsides new (and they’re welcome to him), once-mighty Mark Hughes definitely has talent at Loftus Road, but can he use it to keep the West Londoners up? One point from nine, goal difference already minus seven, second bottom – don’t panic Captain Mainwaring! You’re only playing the European champions and current league leaders Chelsea - who will want to show their European mauling in the Supercup meant nada.

Talking of Martin O’Neill, his record shows he’s a good manager – but is he a great one? He hasn’t stayed anywhere long enough to prove it, and don’t you Buoys tell me he did it at Celtic. His questionable reputation as a bolter when things don’t go his way is now being fully tested in that fierce hotbed of football passion up in tough-as-teak Wearside – whaddyall think? Will Marvellous Martin build a true, footballing Sunderland side to reach the top six again, like he did at Villa? Well, there’ll be a good pointer this weekend against Liverpool, themselves at a huge, puzzling crossroad full of unanswered questions. Interesting, very interesting (who said that as a football commentator? *(Answer below). ‘B’ is for Brilliant. it’s almost all the ‘B’s at the top of the Championship as leaders Blackpool visit Barnsley, second-placed Blackburn entertain Bristol City, and Birmingham host equal second (gotta get that in!) – Nottingham Forest. Right, here’s a really interesting poser for the REAL fans. It’s fairly predictable which teams will end the season as the top five of the Premiership. But who will be filling those places in the Championship? Now there’s a question. Here at The Courier we‘ve got passionate fans of several contenders including Cardiff, Leeds – and my Forest, of course. So watch this space as we take each other on – starting with Cardiff v Leeds tomorrow! *Answer: Barry Davies, commentating on a Derby v Man City match in 1974. He was most associated with the quote, which is also the title of his memoirs. It was also used in Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In (1967 for us oldies).