The Courier Week 83 by TKO UK

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Friday, September 21, 2012

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SILENCED

IN what is widely believed to be the beginning of the end of local English-speaking radio stations, TKO has been instructed by the Valencian authorities to close down immediately due to licensing issues. Listeners have been mystified as to the whereabouts of their favourite presenters on both TKO FM & TKO GOLD since they stopped broadcasting at 3pm on Monday. The TKO Media Group issued a statement to The Courier stating that the content of a registered letter had made it very clear that unless transmission ceased immediately, they would likely be fined up to €200,000. TKO management have been aware for some time that the Valencia administration has been looking at licensing issues - a very hazy area. They have also been told that other radio stations in the area – both English and Spanish - have received similar letters and that one broadcaster has had its equipment impounded and received a substantial fine for failing to comply. A senior source within the TKO Media Group said: “As the most high-profile and

English speakers lose their voice as licensing bosses order TKO off air

By TKO Gold’s DARREN JAMES open station in the area, we appear to have been one of the early recipients of the formal correspondence. This is a very upsetting day for all of us involved with TKO and we feel strongly that the many loyal listeners and advertisers have been denied a vital part of their day-to-day life.” Presenters from both services had the upsetting news broken to them on Tuesday lunchtime. TKO immediately placed a statement on their Facebook sites explaining that they had no choice. TKO Media Group man-

agement have asked The Courier to thank everyone – DJs, sales and backroom staff – for all their excellent work and professionalism, and their understanding of a situation that has been out of their control, and TKO’s. Since broadcasting stopped, scores of well-wishers have posted messages on the Facebook sites. One listener, Glynis, wrote: “You’re a victim of your own success. Other radio stations can’t compete!” David, one of the many UK listeners on the Internet,

commented: “Keep it there and come back soon; too many good things to simply pack it in!” And Fay posted what many have been saying: “Look forward to having you back on soon……I miss you in my car!” TKO also wish to thank all the businesses and, indeed, other radio stations that have expressed their support and offered help. If this is the start of the purge of all local radio stations, it’s going to be a massive blow to listeners, advertisers and the commu-

nity as a whole. TKO in particular has provided superb entertainment through its professional and popular presenters, given businesses of all nationalities the chance to promote their products via a different media, and promoted the many charities and organisations that help to raise thousands of Euros. One theory is that some major Spanish broadcasters in the area have noticed a reduction in their advertising revenue, and that this is due entirely to the recent influx of

English speaking radio stations in the area. Unfortunately, Spanish radio – because of the language barrier – has never attracted many expats; equally, large international and small businesses have considered this outlet a waste of money and time to attract their preferred customers. These vital direct routes into peoples´ homes and cars – expat and tourists alike are being stopped. The only light at the end of the long tunnel is TKO being informed by the Valencian authorities on Wednesday, that there will be another opportunity “soon” to formally apply for a broadcasting licence. TKO have told The Courier that they will most definitely be pursuing this action as soon as possible! Meanwhile, TKO continues to broadcast music only via the Internet, and will keep you informed as to the future of the radio station via its Facebook sites, website and The Courier.

Friday, September 21, 2012

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THE BOSTON GLEE PARTY! THE mammoth bottle-top campaign to finance lifesaving surgery for Aitana Garcia Doiz in Boston, USA, has entered a new era. The 12-year-old’s parents are so grateful for the nation’s massive support for the ‘A Smile for Aitana campaign that they have created an Association to help other youngsters with life-threatening illnesses. In August 2011, an appeal went out for plastic bottle tops to be recycled to help pay for Aitana’s surgery. People throughout Spain and Portugal were so moved by her plight that ‘tapones’ flooded in in their tens of thousands. Courier readers joined the effort after a local fundraiser brought Aitana’s story to our attention - and our office in Aguas Nuevas became a drop-off point. Aitana, who was born with a complex congenital heart condition, has been recuperating in Boston for the past three months following successful surgery. Her right lung is now functioning at over 90% capacity, which is a huge breakthrough. She will need further operations - however, her family have been contacted by so

Aitana’s grateful family launch campaign to save other sick kids

many families of children with similar problems, that they have created the “Asociacion de Cardiopatias y Enfermedades de Dificil Solucion”.

The new organisation will provide help and funding not only for Aitana, but for many other children with similar illnesses. Now that Aitana is feeling much better, she is

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actively taking part with her parents in publicity and fundraising events – and is being viewed a role model by the new beneficiaries. There is also a local connection in six-year-old Dayron Caracena Blanc from Formentera de Segura, who has been diagnosed with chronic non-progressive encephalopy, secondary to perinatal cerebral hypoxia, which affects the psychomotor and language areas of the brain. He is undergoing treatment at a specialist therapy at a Clinic in Palma, Majorca – which, understandably, is causing his family a lot of financial stress. Aitana’s parents have sent an open letter to everyone who collected and donated the bottle tops that have saved their daughter’s life. In their message, they thanked the “more than 13 million people, 2,000 schools and people from all walks of life who collected plastic caps for Aitana”. And they praised the “solidarity, hope, smiles and friendship” shown by

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everyone who supported the campaign. They also reminded people not to stop collecting tops as they will be used to help other children and to fund another operation for Aitana in Boston. Tops can be left at the offices of The Courier and Professional Business Support in Aguas Nuevas in Torrevieja. Call 966 921 003 or 966 923 963 for directions. A special thank-you to Margaret, who collects from Misol Bar, Lo Marabu Bar, Bar Marina (Toretta II) and Buffs and delivers all the tops to our collection point.

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Friday, September 21, 2012

SPEARS FOR SOUVENIRS SALLY BENGTSSON reports Tordesillas, a small town in north-eastern Spain, held its annual fiesta last Tuesday - and it wasn’t particularly pleasant. Once again the celebrations hit the news, due to the fact that the partygoers’ objective is to spear a bull from horseback - the winner being the rider who kills El Toro. The fiesta, attended this year by an estimated 30,000 people, has been held for centuries on the second Tuesday in September - and every year more and more animal lovers protest about the cruelty. Blood fiestas in Spain are not performed for the entertainment of tourists, however. They are gruesome traditions that kill thousands more animals than bullfighting every year, yet the millions of Brits who visit Spain every year are often unaware of their existence. Blood fiestas are a centuries old tradition, but should this barbaric custom really be celebrated and paid for the the European Union? Although the Toro de la Vega is undoubtedly horrifying to witness, what is equally shocking is the fact that we are all helping to pay for it. The European Union

Animal behaviour that shames the nation’s fiestas

spends £37million a year directly subsidising blood fiestas like the Toro de la Vega and other sports, such as bullfighting. It also ploughs tens of millions of pounds into the towns that host them and has begun renovating dilapidated bullrings. As if that weren’t bad enough, now some MEPs

are campaigning to have bullfighting and blood fiestas officially recognised as part of Europe’s cultural heritage. If this should succeed, then not only will the Toro de la Vega be given an official veneer of respectability, it may eventually become eligible for European arts and cultural funding. Spain sacrifices at least

40,000 bulls a year with other festivals, many of which take place in Valencia, including such traditions as the attaching of burning balls of wax and paraffin to a bull’s horns and the terrified animal being chased through the streets. Or chasing a bull that is so terrified it jumps into the sea. Most survive, but they often suffer horrific injuries.

MINISTER’S INSIGHT INTO ALICANTE BRITS NEWLY appointed FCO Minister Mark Simmonds MP visited Alicante province on Wednesday to learn more about the issues faced by British nationals living in and visiting the region. Accompanied by British Consul Paul Rodwell, he visited Foncalent Prison, where he was met by the prison director and a representative of the Samaritans, who carry out regular visits to English speaking inmates. Mr Simmonds then travelled to Torrevieja where he met Age Concern volunteers and visited Villajoyosa Hospital, where he spent time with hospital staff and volunteers.

In the afternoon, Mr Simmonds met with the Mayor of Benidorm, Agustin Navarro, before visiting some of the town’s most popular areas. Mr Simmonds commented: “Today’s visit gave me a fascinating insight into the experiences of British nationals living and visiting Alicante. I met some remarkable people fully committed to their communities who raised with me some of the issues that are a matter of concern to many British residents in Spain. I also saw how the British consulate in Alicante, one of the busiest in the world, works to support British nationals.”

MOROCCANS SUNK IN IMMIGRATION BID EIGHT Moroccan men have survived a shipwreck off the Alicante Coast – though two others are believed to have died in the attempt to reach Spain. One body was found with the survivors while the search continues for another would-be immigrant, who is missing. The rescue took place hours after a man picked up in international waters

off Torrevieja said he had been travelling in a boat with more people. An air and naval search was activated and five of the Moroccans were rescued by a French Navy ship in relatively good physical health. The survivors were taken by boat into Alicante Port, and the body transferred to El Altet Airport by helicopter.

Friday, September 21, 2012

DON’T FORGET HOTEL WOTSIT!

Remember where you’re staying, tourists advised BRITS heading for Spanish resorts have been given an important if obvious piece of consular advice – don’t forget the name of your hotel! The tip during a meeting between British Consul Paul Rodwell and Benidorm tourist information office staff last Friday. The resort has five information offices that deal with a total of 60,000 enquiries from British nationals each year, making them a vital source of help and information. The Consul explained to those present what the Consulate can do to help and when to contact them. The tourist information staff were especially interested to hear what British nationals should do if their passport is lost or stolen whilst on holiday - and also how they can contact the Consulate in an emergency. Mr Rodwell started his talk by asking the tourist information staff their top tips for Brits coming to Spain. The feedback was that although it may seem obvious, it’s really important to note which hotel you’re staying in before you go out as it’s very easy to get lost when you’re in a new place.

They also said they wanted to deter Brits from being victims of scams and said they should check the exchange rate and commission before changing money and not get involved in illegal betting on the street. Another piece of advice was that before coming to Benidorm, holidaymakers should check that their credit cards work outside the UK and also get travel insurance. Jan Elders, President of HELP International Benidorm, was given an opportunity to meet the tourist information team and explain the services HELP offers such as volunteer translators, loan of mobility equipment and hospital visiting scheme in Villajoyosa hospital. Following the meeting Mr Rodwell said: "I found this new initiative to organise seminars for tourist information staff in Benidorm extremely useful. We were able to discuss a series of issues ranging from what to do in a crisis to explaining what Brits have to do if they lose their passport or have it stolen. It’s clear that the staff are enthusiastic about giving tourists the best information possible.’’

STEWART DOWNIE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: THE FACTS

IN VIEW of the totally untrue information being circulated, Myra Macrae wishes to make public the true situation regarding the conclusion of her relationship with local musician Stewart Downie (aka Stevie). The facts are that in the early hours of the morning of 17 July 2012, Downie violently attacked Ms Macrae. This was as a result of Myra enquiring where his 15-year-old daughter was as it was 2am and she was concerned about her. Contrary to information being circulated, no huge argument took place, Myra did not attack Downie, and his daughter was not present at the time of the attack. Myra did attend Torrevieja Hospital, accompanied by her friend Joan, where her nose and ribs were X-rayed and her nose stitched. Other facial lesions were also treated. Stewart Downie was arrested and jailed the next day and charged with Domestic Violence towards Myra. He received a sentence of three months community service in total and was fined €300. A restraining order was also put in place preventing Downie any contact with Myra by phone/text/email and pro-

hibiting him from coming within 300 metres of her at any time, nor being in any place she normally frequents, socially or professionally, for a period of one year. Contrary to the rumours, and after being asked to leave a bar a few weeks ago by local Police who had been informed by Downie that Myra was apparently less than 300 metres from where he was living, Myra received confirmation from the Guardia Civil that the restraining order was put in place to allow her freedom of movement to do her job and get on with her life! Contrary to rumours being circulated, Ms Macrae is not stalking Stewart Downie nor wants to know where he now lives. If anyone has been a victim of Domestic Violence, there is a helpline in Spain which can be accessed by telephoning 016

Friday, September 21, 2012

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Strings to a bow of communal Help CONFUSED? Then you need HELP! We are only a phone call away. Ring 968570059 for information. When HELP Murcia Mar Menor was set up ten years ago, our aims to help people were different to what they need to be today. Helping with a personal crisis is now one of our main objectives especially in these new times of increasing stress. From public feedback, we feel now is the time to differentiate ourselves from other charities with similar names e.g. Help At Home (HAH), which started as a part of our charity but is now an established charity in its own right. Yes, they now replicate some of our services but that is a good thing as clearly more people are

benefiting from it. What we do is provide mobility equipment for loan, hospital visitors at Los Arcos Hospital (and other hospitals on request), we have over 200 updated fact sheets on advice on living in Spain, we have interpreters who can help with Spanish documentation, we assist in times of crisis, we give to good causes, we collect dry goods to distribute to people on hard times, we liaise with social services and CARITAS to help local people in the Murcia region. We are now forging stronger links with the local Spanish Social Services. We have added many strings to our bow including Cards and books are also available for sale at the office, and details about our future events.

We now have an extensive range of mobility equipment including wheelchairs, scooters, walking sticks, crutches, walking frames, commodes and other toilet equipment Can we make an appeal to the public to please bring in dry goods bottle tops and unwanted clothes or bric-a-brac to our office at Calle Penelope No 11, 30710, Los Alcazares.. Like all Charities, we need more people with office experience to volunteer for the constant updating that is needed on our documentation, and strong men to help collect furniture for our stall at the Autocine on Sunday mornings. Can you help us? Help Us to Help Others. GERRY SHERRY

ARE HEROES STILL VIABLE? I AM responding to Donna Gee's invitation to comment on her piece 'A Dying Shame' in last week’s Courier. The letter by Marion Ham on the opposite page is also relevant. I entirely agree with Donna's views but also have some sympathy with Marion Ham's concern for war veterans. My last six years of work as a psychologist before retirement and moving to Spain, was with the Royal British Legion Industries in Kent. There, I helped assess and rehabilitate ex-services disabled men and women, directing them to appropriate retraining and civilian employment. I was struck by the exceptional courage and heroism of the majority of those I had the privilege of meeting during the course of my work. Even some among those with mental health problems were amenable to rehabilitation. Of course there were those who were beyond reach. At some level the traditions of the armed forces appear to bring out the best in those who devote their lives to Queen and Country. The world today is a very volatile place as evidenced by the current wave of unrest in the Arab/Muslim world. Every nation-state has a need to maintain its defensive capabilities in such a context. However, the world order now is very different from what it was even a decade ago. In the past the West kept its antagonists at bay through imperialist practices like bribing (aid) and installing puppet regimes across the world. In a globalised economy the West has much less clout when a handful of muti-national corporations have far greater economic power than many nation-

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states. China's economic ascendance is also a complicating factor. So yes, the heroism of our armed forces is beyond question, but whether they are a viable instrument in the current global context is another matter. MIGEL JAYASINGHE

CAN I please, through your letters page, thank everybody who came to the Opening of my shop on August 21. It was very nice to see lots of friendly faces - and lots of new faces as well. I would like to say a big thank you to the very kind businesses that donated wonderful raffle prizes - Harry´s Bar (Quesada), Que Pasa (Almoradi), Catorce (Benijofar), Chantelle´s Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon (Rojales) Star Beauty Treatments (Benijofar) and Mr Brian Chandler (Benijofar). LYAL TAYLOR, Premier Post, Benijofar

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It’s all action at the AECC AS president of AECC Torrevieja, I am trying to organise various activities at the office - not just for cancer sufferers and their loved ones but for anyone who’d like to come along. The first such activity will be sewing and needlework classes starting on Monday October 1, from 5pm to 7pm. The classes are free but we would appreciate a small donation towards our muchneeded funds for the fight against cancer. More activities are planned and I will inform you of them once they have been arranged. I hope to encourage all nationalities to participate. Some of the activities I hope to arrange will be Spanish/English conversation, card making and dance. The general idea is for both English and Spanish speaking people to join together in these activities to meet people, make friends and also to have some fun. I am still looking for volunteers who have a few hours a week to spare and who would like to help others who have been touched by this terrible disease. The office is open Mon/Thurs 10am to 1pm; where people can book mammograms, smear tests and prostate tests as well as to just talk to someone about cancer. The office number is 966716679 or contact me personally on 603292963. MARIA WILSON President, AECC Torrevieja

Friday, September 21, 2012

DO you remember your first job? If it was anything like mine, you’ll still be talking about it. Just like I am now.

OFF TO A TEA

The memories came flooding back over dinner on Sunday, courtesy of a rare reunion with a pal from way back when in the South Wales valleys. I was one month short of my 17th birthday when I arrived at the Pontypridd Observer office armed with the newly-published GCE O laziness in the workplace, dard - £5 plus endorsement Level results. I’d been hired as a trainee had a genuine talent she for careless driving and £3 reporter on condition I never stopped talking about. for splashing the pavement. The following day I was ‘’My Tommy might be on achieved the obligatory five passes. I managed seven… the dole, but he’s going to be despatched to court again… though I could have failed the a star one day,’’ she’d boast this time on my own. The lot with flying colours for all to anyone within listening irony of it all was not lost on my new employers cared. In distance. ‘’You should hear me. Here I was, a juvenile in fact I’ve never been asked him sing. – he’s brilliant.’’ On my second day, Ray the eyes of the law, reportfor those pass certificates ing events in an from that day to this…or escorted me to Pontypridd arena in which I was even set sight on too young to be tried them! myself. That first day at Perhaps my most work was interestamusing court ing, to say the moment was when a least. Within minlocal villain was utes of arriving, remanded in custody Ray Thomas, the following his latest charismatic chief felony – and legged reporter, ordered it through the toilet me down to John’s window after asking Café for the regulato use the loo. tion three-times-aThe police evenday cuppa – a tually detained him Thomas ritual that in his native Ulster was to permeate my and hauled him working week all too back in front of often over the next Pontypridd court, three years. handcuffed and Not that it was surrounded by always John’s – police officers. sometimes we’d Before cominvest our fourpence pleting the forin a coffee a la John mality of Cruci, Bruno remanding him Marenghi, John Servini in custody once or Alberto Antoniazzi . more, the Yes, the cafes of downStipendiary town Ponty certainly asked him: “Is made one feel at Rome. there anything I specifically menyou’d like to tioned John’s Café say?’’ because of its special ecognise him? A cheeky significance. Vi, the I wrote this is November 1963...r grin lit up Paddy’s waitress, would talk incessantly about her son-in-law Magistrates Court, which face. ‘’Yes sir. I’d loik to Tommy Woodward, a local was adjacent to the local ask for bail.’’ Then there was the time I layabout whose marriage to Police Station. I sat next to Vi’s daughter had been him in the press box as he was in the police station cemented in dubious circum- took a copious shorthand making a news check when I note of cases ranging from was suddenly frogmarched stances. With Tommy’s girlfriend driving without due care and into the courtroom. It was all pregnant at 15, the conse- attention to drunks relieving a police prank, of course – quences of underage sex themselves in shop door- from the moment three burly ‘Committing a bobbies grabbed and handwere averted by what you ways. might call a hitch in time. Not Nuisance’ they called it on cuffed me, to the death sentence imposed by the ‘judge’, that Vi held it against young the charge sheet. The fines were pretty stan- an item of black underwear Woodward, who for all his perched jauntily on his head. I could write a book on those three years as a cub reporter, during which I spent one morning a week in dayrelease classes in Cardiff. I learnt precious little there… apart from how to name-drop the fact that one of my classmates was John Humphrys. Not that either of us were Masterminds in those days.

My first job was the brewination of me! Not for me, either, the mundane post-school experiences of the filing clerk, the waitress or the trainee receptionist. Obsessed, like any teenager, with the youth culture of the day, I sold the idea of a pop column to the Editor. I also became manager of one of the town’s semi-professional pop groups – as well as chronicling the talents of Vi’s Tommy and other local pop musicians. I found myself interviewing chart-topping acts, too - big names like The Tremeloes, Freddie and the Dreamers, Eden Kane and Screaming Lord Sutch, all of whom gigged at the local palais.

Tom Jones and Ray Thomas in 1965 Amid it all, Tommy and his backing group, The Senators, shunted around the local clubs and hotels, hoping to be ‘spotted’ and whisked off to London. In early 1965 it happened – and I became one of the first non-showbiz people to hear the recording that was to turn Tommy Woodward into an international star. He invited me around to the flat he and wife Linda shared in the basement of Vi’s house and spun the demo version of his new

recording. I listened intently and delivered my judgement. ‘’It’s great,’’ I lied. My real thought was: ‘’Too ordinary… it’s got no chance because It’s Not Unusual.’’ (Yes, my puns and my judgement were just as bad then). A few weeks later, the legend that is Tom Jones was born. Unsurprisingly, we’ve not seen much of each other since…but I never did forgive him for whisking Vi away from John’s Cafe and depriving me of my favourite tea lady.

Friday, September 21, 2012

BEWILDERED AGAIN? YOU BETTE

'WHAT first attracted you to me?' I asked Mrs S the other day. 'Sorry, can't talk just now. I have to feed the dog,' she said, rushing off into the kitchen. I stretched out on the sofa and resumed watching the Bette Davis ultimate weepie I'd switched on earlier. Those old black-and-white films are priceless, I reckoned, even though I'd had to fork out five flaming quid for the DVD at a car boot sale. A tear plopped into my opened beer can as Bette calmly climbed the stairs to succumb to the ultimate illness which, despite being a major inconvenience to the victim, otherwise caused her little discomfort or distress. That particular mortal malady, which seemed to exist only in filmland, even had the bonus symptom of a heavenly Hollywood accompaniment to ease poor Bette on her way. I know that the music

soundtrack is recorded separately but I take perverse pleasure in picturing the Warner Brothers orchestra and choir cramming into Bette's tiny en suite bathroom for the sad climax. There they are, musicians and choristers, hoping f o r Bette's speedy demise because the soprano

cannot cling onto the top of the medicine cabinet for much longer and the violinist likewise is in a pickle after getting his pinky finger stuck in the washbasin plughole. But I digress. Something else was niggling at my emotions. I put the film onto pause, climbed off the sofa and wandered into the kitchen. 'But we haven't got a dog,' I observed to Mrs S. 'You were obviously evading my question about my attractive traits.' 'Ya got me,' she confessed. 'But I'm really too busy with the housework to stop

to talk with you.' I stared at her in astonishment at her blatant deception as she put down her mug of tea and choccy biscuit and broke off from the crossword she was relaxing over while perched comfortably at the kitchen table. 'Anyway,' she shrugged. 'I wasn't being totally untruthful. We did have a dog once and I did used to feed it.' 'At the risk of sounding pedantic, we actually had two pooches,' I pointed out. 'First there was that apathetic Alsatian and then the yappy Yorkie which we acquired after the Alsatian strolled out of our lives without a backward glance. 'No doubt the uncaring Alsatian ambled off to the Bavarian farm its antecedents came from and spent its remaining years

shuffling aimlessly around instead of rounding up sheep.' 'That's it!' cried Mrs S, reaching for her pencil. 'That's what?' I queried. 'Another name for an Alsatian is German shepherd dog. That completes my crossword.' I left the kitchen and pondered somewhat sheepishly that I had given our Alsatian the name Brian. Maybe I should have called him after some Teutonic god like Balder or Brono in order to instil a bit of breeding into the miserable mutt. But hang on a minute. Those were Norse gods and anyway wasn't Alsace, where the Alsatians come from, now situated in France not Germany? Blimey, was I becoming bewildered. Mrs S popped her head

out of the kitchen. 'To answer your original question, dear husband, that is what first attracted me to you -- your waffling thought processes, your nonsensical ability to spread your brain tentacles in all sorts of meaningless directions. 'Somehow your unique daftness struck the right note with my heartstrings.' Mrs S pointed her crossword pencil at me. 'But add this fact to our doggy debate: Brian was only half-Alsatian. His other half was collie. Weave your weird reasoning around that one.'' Now totally confused and working myself up to one horrible headache, I retreated to my primary place of peace -- Memory Lane. When I was a little lad,

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Friday, September 21, 2012

SAY IT IN SPANISH Learn the lingo - with a little help from JEANETTE ERATH about more than one thing you add an N to gusta, Example - me gusta la cama, me gustan las camas When mentioning a name of a person (or people) place the name between the preposition a and the indirect pronoun, for example : a ella le gusta el café – she likes coffee, A Antonio le gusta leer – Antonio likes to read.

Spanish 38 This week we are going to learn a new verb, it is a slightly complicated one but it is one that is used a lot. We are only going to learn one way of using it, which is the way that it is most commonly used. The verb in question is GUSTAR which means TO BE PLEASING TO. Gustar is one verb which is commonly used only in the third person singular or plural. In English we would say ´I like the cat´, I being the subject and the cat being the object, but in Spanish you will say literally ´The cat pleases me´ The cat now being the subject and I being the object. There are many verbs, like in English which are commonly used in the third person only, the thing being discussed has an effect on people, for example noise ´bothers´ me, frogs. ´fascinate´ me, recipes ´interest´ him. However we will just be concentrating on gustar, because it is the most commonly used one. To work with these types of verbs you use the following: indirect object pronoun + 3rd person singular or plural verb + noun. Don´t let that phase you or put you off, it really is simple when you get the hang of it, let me give you some examples to show you just how simple it is, the hardest thing is to remember that the verb doesn´t mean to like it means to be pleasing to. This cannot be stressed enough when you are using it to make it make sense. If you look back to lesson 30 we learnt the word for me, you, him, her, us, you all and them. When you are using verbs in their third person we use the same ones except for him/her and them. Let me explain with a table, with the English translation as we would say it: So, as you can see him(or her) becomes LE and them becomes LES....

Here are some other verbs that can be used in this way: faltar - to be lacking/missing, interesar – to be interesting to, molestar – to bother, encantar – to be enchanting to (to love) and one which is irregular doler – to be painful/to hurt. DOLER changes o to ue... therefore it become duele and duelen and when you use this tense you use it the same way as a reflexive verb which we will cover in due course, but that is we don´t say MY leg hurts me, we say ´It pains me THE leg´ which is ´me duele la pierna´. The literal translation would be: The cats are pleasing to me, the books are pleasing to you, the houses are pleasing to him, the dogs are pleasing to us, the lights are pleasing to you all, the newspapers are pleasing to them. I hope you are managing to understand how this verb, and others like it are used. The more you use it the more natural it becomes. Try to say “me gusta.....” about everything you like as you go through your day. So, of course there are things we don´t like, how do we say that? Have a think... As usual all we do is add the word no before the rest of the sentence. Example: No me gusta el gato – I don´t like the cat (literally ´the cat doesn´t please me), No le gusta la película– she doesn´t like the movie (literally ´the movie doesn´t please her) As you can see from the above table, when you are talking

Here are some sentences for you to translate into Spanish, Spiders bother me, The history of the United States interests me, I have pain in my head (I have a headache), I love ice cream, I am missing 5 euros, John likes to dance, I love your dress, I have a lot of pain in my eyes, he likes to go to the cinema. Now to make you think for a bit, don´t want to make it too easy! Translate into Spanish: What food do you like the most? Do you lack money to buy a porsche? What shop do you like? Mary Poppins loves the children, cooking interests him, I love summer. I hope this all makes sense, as I said try and incorporate Spanish into your day even if this week all you are saying is “me gusta la comida” or “¿te gustan las patatas?” have a great week, see you next Friday.

Friday, September 21, 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

OUR NEW PUPPY IS A REAL SCREAM! OUR new puppy, Ria, who I rescued, along with her litter mates and mother a few weeks ago, is fitting in well with my pack and is recovering well from the distemper that claimed the lives of six of her litter mates. Her favourite hobby is definitely eating and lying in the sun! She lives in the same area where her two sisters and brother were re-homed and when she meets them out on a walk, she looks at them, as if to say, “I thought I was never going to see you again”, as they run off playing with each other. Just a few moments ago, she met her brother Paco in the street and it is clear that they will never forget each other. Our other five dogs all love her and as usual it took Mr Pedro Rodriguez a little bit longer than the rest of the pack. Last night, though, it was clear to see that Pedro now adores her as they slept next to each other on the same bed, with Pedro’s leg resting on Ria’s head! It is great to see how much the pack teach her and it is always critical that

when a new dog comes in, the dog or dogs already in the house are calm and balanced. After around day five of living with us, she woke up with added confidence, as she somehow realised that she was here to stay. So with that she decided to treat the front room like a greyhound track, as she raced around at lightning speed. Within seconds the rest of the pack had stopped her in her tracks and completely disagreed with this show of bravado. It was amazing to see. She stopped immediately and then followed the rest of the pack back to the land of sleep. Since then she is always studying the pack and has learnt to simply follow what they do, which is to be calm and balanced. She is also a very good little actress. A few of the dogs in the area have played with her or run past her at a high speed in the fields and she has let out a scream, which left one lady apologising profusely and offering me her open cheque book to take any amount of money needed from her bank account to get Ria mended. It is a good job I am an honest character, as I assured the lady that there was nothing wrong with my new puppy and that she was very good at getting other dogs the red card and sent off! We had a bit of a scare on Saturday as she had terrible diarrhoea and was also vomiting and given her medical history, we thought it best to take her to the vet straight away. When the vet gave her an injection to stop the symptoms, she let out such a scream that the people waiting outside the room must have thought that murder was being committed! Thank God it was something she had eaten down the field that caused the upset and later in the day she was back to her very best as she queued up for her dinner with the rest la. Lo m, substitute Mu r he to of the dogs. xt ne ing ep Ria sle

nd Billy in the backgrou Ria takes a rest, with She adores Billy and Lola, my German Shepherds, and cannot get close enough to them each night, as she snuggles into one of them for a sleep. You can tell that she is Spanish, as she just adores lying outside in the sun. The sun is now a collector’s item as it is September, but little does she know that we will all soon be returning to Spain for good and she can lie in the sun each day to her little heart’s content. Ria and her litter mates are an inspiration to us all that disease can be beaten even when the odds are stacked firmly against you. There were ten puppies and four survived the distemper. There is an 80% chance that a puppy with distemper will die but these four have laughed in the face of that statistic as they enjoy their new lives. For any of you out there who are suffering in some form, always remember that with positive thinking and by living in the moment, anything can be achieved.

PETS’ CORNER: CAN YOU TAKE IN A HOMELESS DOG OR CAT? 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.

Katie

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-mail: k9clubinfo@gmail.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 Sally amongst other cats and dogs and loves to eat, Sweep play and sleep. Call: 652 480 986 Penny

Friday, September 21, 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 21, 2012

Customer Service? THERE has been quite a bit written in The Courier over the past few weeks about customer service in relation to bars and cafĂŠs. I would like to add my experience on the subject. Although not first hand, I trust the person this came from implicitly and know they have no reason to lie or exaggerate. The tale recounted to me went along the lines of being in a big English supermarket and being spoken to incredibly rudely. It all started when my friend tried to enter the premises through the back entrance which was apparently not for customers. This was not explained nicely but more barked at my friends who politely said sorry and walked to the front entrance. Once inside they decided they wanted a drink and so went to get a can of cola. The female shop assistant told my friend that it had to be drunk outside because if it is drunk inside they might spill it and the assistant might have to clean it up. Now my friend is a reasonable person and had she been asked nicely would have gladly paid for the drink and gone outside to drink it, then returned to continue her shop. As it was, the assistant made my friend and her friend who was with her feel incredibly angry and embarrassed by her tone, so much that they placed the basket by the till and decided to leave with

just the can of cola, and the assistant even left the store to shout down the road after them that they were barred, which only served to embarrass the assistant more than my friend. There was no reason to speak to customers in this way and so two customers were lost who otherwise would have spent

money there, and we all know in this climate it is hard to make money so any way we can find to make it we should be going all out for, especially being nice to customers, this is, after all just common courtesy. I have worked in hospitality and I understand that we all have off days, but even when I was at my lowest, had separated from my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father and was being threat-

ened and abused I always tried to make sure I had a smile for the customers and at the very least I was never rude to anyone, in fact in all my career working in bars and hotels I have only had one customer refused to be served by me and that was because I pointed out a table he wanted to sit on had been reserved for someone else! The fact that the woman in this supermarket continued to shout after my friends as they were leaving the store and walking away made uncomfortable listening. Had my friend arrived just at the wrong time, after the couple in the supermarket had had a big row? Had something terrible happened in their lives to make them a bit more on edge than usual? I canÂ´t answer that, all I can say is that I hope it was a one off but my friends will never go back there, I now will not go there and I wonder how many others have been verbally abused by this couple so they will never return. There are plenty of other English shops and I have always found the staff to be polite and incredibly helpful, I have not been to the supermarket in question for many years, in fact I think I have only been once but I feel a visit may be in order, just to see first hand their customer service, although, after how my friend was left feeling, a bottle of water is all I would be likely to buy there.

Friday, September 21, 2012

IS being good with the media vital in becoming a great UK Prime Minister? Names like Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Harold Wilson and of course Winston Churchill are the most obvious modern names to mention. Whatever you thought of their policies, they were very good communicators and Parliamentarians, and they embraced the new technology, though for Churchill that stopped at radio, as he couldn’t get to grips with television. The man who totally changed the rules of British politics and the way it dealt with the media was Harold Wilson. He saw the media as crucial to electoral success, based on how John F Kennedy used it to win the American Presidency in 1960. The fact that Wilson offered little in policy and principle was neither here nor there as the country was totally fed up with a shambolic Tory government. In the 1964 election he was the darling of TV, pipe lit at every opportunity, looking like the ordinary man as opposed to the pompous plum tones of the grouse-shooting Sir Alec Douglas Hume.

WHY ATLEE WAS A SPECIAL PM

The narrowness of the Labour win meant that TV had just tipped it in Wilson’s favour, but he actually achieved little in the next six years in power. During that time, in 1967, Wilson’s predecessor as

Labour Prime Minister passed away. That man was Clement Attlee, who was a very different animal, yet I suggest that when you look at his time at 10 Downing Street, he would be an outstanding candidate for the greatest UK peacetime Prime Minister of the 20th century. And crucially, he had no time whatsoever for the media! If politics is about making change and not just talking about it, then Attlee was your man. He had a surprise landslide majority for Labour

in 1945, and he led the most radical government that could be imagined. Amidst the background of the UK teetering on the edge of financial ruin in the wake of the Second World War, he pushed ahead with massive changes, led by the creation of the National Health Service and the Welfare State. There was the nationalisation of major industries like mining, steel, and the railways, in addition to the provision of gas and electricity. Free secondary school education was provided to all, in addition to better rights for workers, women, and children. It was a staggering programme with Attlee driving it through, but in his own way. That way was through consensus at Cabinet meetings and letting his ministers get on with their jobs, rather than

behaving like a future Thatcher or Blair who just treated their colleagues as glove puppets. Never in living memory had so many Acts of Parliament gone through, and depending on your views, it was either great progress or Socialism verging on Communism. Most of the Press, which was controlled by the Conservatives, went berserk over Attlee and he hated them. The newspapers ruled the roost in those days, and barring the Daily Mirror and Daily Sketch, there was no favourable reporting of what Labour was doing. Attlee would just give one-word answers to reporters and his appearances for the newsreel cameras were decidedly nervous. There was no objectivity or solace either from the Royal

Family, who just didn’t like the mild-mannered Attlee, and who couldn’t come to terms with the fact that Churchill had won the War but had lost the 1945 election. With all that against him, Attlee just got on with it, and close to 70 years later, we can review his substantial achievements whether we agreed with them or not. Another Prime Minister said of him:- “I was an admirer. He was a serious man and a patriot. Contrary to the politicians of the 1990s he was all substance and no show”. The words of a certain Margaret Thatcher! That statement rings true these days, when all politics are dictated by sound bites and focus groups rather than passionate principle and the desire to do what you truly believe in and what you think is right.

THE publishing of the independent inquiry into the Hillsborough tragedy in which 96 football fans died was a very sad day for Britain. For it demonstrated so very clearly to everyone around the world how corrupt some of those "respected" British bobbies can be. It demonstrated once again how far the Establishment will go whether it be the police, bureaucrats, the judicial system, politicians and some sections of the Press, to cover up their indiscretions. The police's massive cover up of their failings, aided and abetted by politicians, the Editor of the Sun and the ambulance service, puts such a shadow over Britain. I have no doubt that the vast majority of police in service today are basically honest and want to do their very best to do what they are paid for - to protect the public and bring wrong-doers to justice. Sadly, the further they go up the sickeningly slippery promotion ladder, the more corrupt some get - after all, no doubt they have had to employ more and more dirty tricks to get where they are. So that by the time they collect a few pips and replace them with a crown on the uniform, they are part of the sad ‘let's protect each other’ brigade - at any cost. At Hillsborough, the extent of the cover-up was enormous. Some 164 police statements were significantly altered and criminal checks were done deliberately to impugn the reputations of those who died.

From P10 mother would sit me in the kitchen sink on Sunday evenings to scrub my knees in readiness for the start of a fresh week of school. 'Mother?' I asked once. 'What first attracted you to Dad?' She put down the cake of carbolic soap and thought for a moment. 'I do believe it was his little quirks.' Dad popped his head round the door. 'I heard that! I don't have little quirks!' 'Not those,' said Mother. 'I mean the way you used to prise the tops off beer bottles with your teeth. And then slip the dentures back into your mouth, both actions executed with the utmost aplomb.' 'Why tell the child THAT?' Dad protested. 'I have little

Friday, September 21, 2012

THE LADDER TO CORRUPTION

Police developed and publicised a version of events that focused on allegations of drunkenness, ticketlessness and violence among the fans. They then compounded it by giving a statement to The Sun newspaper suggesting that fans had picked pockets of victims, urinated on police and beaten up officers trying to save lives. The depth to which some senior police officers will go to protect their power, jobs, reputations, salaries, pensions and lifestyle knows no bounds. And let's face it, it's the same sorry story today just as it was in the '80s, make no mistake. I know first hand how low senior officers will go to protect the 'good' name of the police. As a junior reporter I discovered that a young copper had issued parking tickets to motorists, including the mayor. I then discovered that the Chief Superintendent had let the mayor off the ticket, but no-one else. I challenged

enough charisma left as it is.' 'What does charisma mean?' I enquired. Mother sighed. 'It means having your own teeth. Now stop wriggling, our David, while I soap your legs.' I could hear Dad mumbling stuff about character assassination. 'I'm off to the pub!' he called out from the hall. 'But what about my bedtime story?' I yelled after Dad. 'Well don't look at me,' protested Mother. 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium is on telly in a minute.' 'Don't leave me in the sink!' I implored. 'My skin is starting to wrinkle.' Fast-forward back to the present. Mrs S and I settled down on the sofa to watch the

him as to why and he responded by maligning me, doing everything he could to blacken my name. It was all to prevent me writing the story. Sadly my Editor at the time had only a year to go before retirement and was all for a quiet life, so the whole sorry episode was "forgotten" - the Editor asking me whether it was worth upsetting police over just a parking ticket. For me the episode was far more than a parking ticket - it showed me how far police will go to get their way, and the story was well worth printing - if only to

other DVD I'd bought from the car boot sale. 'That's strange,' I said 15 minutes into the film. 'Bette Davis doesn't appear to be in this one. They must have put the wrong disc in the case.' I switched off The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and put the Bette Davis movie back on. Mrs S uttered a sigh. 'Wouldn't it have been great to have been around watching those old old black-andwhite weepies at the cinema all those years ago?' I laughed. 'Yeah. But we'd be a right pair of wrinklies now.' Mrs S glared at me. 'Speak for yourself! You're the one with the premature wrinkled kneecaps!' Uh-oh, there wasn't a kitchen sink in sight but it looked like I was in hot water again.

people in power on pedestals as they did in the past, so to that extent it's less easy for people in power to go unchallenged. The one thing that allows corruption to flourish is secrecy - openness in all public life is the real enemy of corruption. That, and the most swingeing of sentences for those who let society down, will keep it to the minimum. Back in June when we left demonstrate just what the for Britain to escape the police are like. On the very day the Spanish summer heat, there Hillsborough report was was a "war" between the published, a senior detective looky-looky men and police was standing trial for falsify- along Torrevieja seafront. At that time police seemed ing evidence over a rape to have won, and rid the allegation. Yes, police corruption is prom of the street sellers. We couldn't believe our still alive and well today. What can be done about eyes last week when we it? Every time it's unearthed encountered at least 100 the culprits must be brought sellers with their wares all before a court, and, on con- along the promenade, makviction, suffer far greater ing it difficult for the crowds to walk between them. punishments. Not one police officer to We'll never be free of corruption, after all we know be seen. Our dog almost that power corrupts. The caused an international incipublic today no longer puts dent when she walked over

about 20 men's underpants for sale on the ground, resulting in a string of abuse following us! I AM so saddened at the dreadful loss of life, injury and mayhem over the past few days, all created on the altar of religion. The mix of politics and religion has created a ferment in the Muslim world and one person's foolishness in creating an offensive film has ignited this appalling strife. Arguably more people have been killed in the world over religious wars and conflicts than anything else. This world is not going to become the place that every right thinking person wants it to be until people learn to live together, regardless of their religious beliefs. Has any one religion really got all the answers? I don't think so. I CAN'T let this week's rant pass without a comment on the publication of topless pictures of Kate during her recent holiday in France. It's sickening that such pictures are published in magazines, but they would not be without the insatiable appetite of the public who spend money on such publications. That said, Kate was naive to appear in an outside area topless. Her protection police should have advised her and that advice should have been heeded. They know, or should do, that there's an army of people out there always looking to make money at someone else's expense.

Consul takes a funny turn

BRITISH Consul Paul Rodwell attended an event in Benidorm last Friday to thank the makers of the popular ITV comedy series named after the resort. Mr Rodwell took the opportunity to explain the work the Consulate does and to thank all those who work hard to support British nationals in Benidorm.

“This was a great opportunity to strengthen still further the ties with the Benidorm a u t h o r i t i e s , ’’ he said afterwards. “In the margins of the event, I was able to discuss a series of initiatives to help Brits who are visiting Benidorm. “It was also an opportunity to speak in front of hundreds of Brits emphasising the importance of keeping themselves safe and looking after their passports."

Benidorm Brits survive cliff plunge cat-astrophe

A BRITISH couple whose car careered 120ft down a cliff after swerving to avoid a cat amazingly walked away uninjured. Matt Woods, 24, and his 22-year-old girlfriend Chelsea Eastwood were returning to their home in

Benidorm when a cat in the road caused them to lose control of their Mitsubishi and crash through safety barriers. The vehicle plunged down the cliff face before landing roof first on a tree, narrowly avoiding a fur-

ther 300ft fall into the sea. Onlookers were stunned when the couple climbed out of their wrecked car moments later. ‘I don’t think anybody could believe we survived,’ said Chelsea. ‘It was a very lucky escape.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Warm your belly! Now the temperature is cooling why not try soup for your lunch! CHEESE, ONION AND PARSLEY SOUP Ingredients 25g (1oz) butter 2tbsp sunflower oil 500g (4oz) onions, peeled and finely sliced 1.1 litres chicken or vegetable stock 225g (8oz) camembert cheese, rind removed and roughly chopped 4tbsp double cream 20g (他oz) flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped Salt and pepper Parsley for garnish French bread croutons

Method

1. Melt the butter with the oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and cook for 20 mins, stirring to prevent burning. The onions should be soft and lightly browned. 2. Add the stock and simmer for 15 mins. Stir in the camembert, cream and parsley and stir over the heat until the cheese has melted. 3. Pour half the soup into a liquidiser or hand blender and liquidise until smooth. Pour back into the pan with the rest of the soup, mix well and season with salt and pepper. 4. Serve with French bread croutons and a sprinkling of extra parsley.

RUSTIC SOUP Ingredients 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 1 celery stick, chopped 1tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 400g can whole or chopped tomatoes 410g can borlotti or other beans, drained and rinsed 1 litre (1他 pints) turkey or chicken stock About 200g (7oz) cooked ham, cut roughly into chunks Salt and freshly ground black pepper Good handful of fresh parsley leaves, to garnish

Method

1. In a large pan, soften the onion, carrot and celery in the oil for 5 mins 2. Add the garlic and bay leaf and cook for 5 mins. 3. Stir in the tomatoes, beans and stock 4. Simmer for about 20 mins until the carrots are just tender. 5. Ladle about half the soup into a blender and whizz until almost smooth, then pour back into the pan. 6. Add the ham and cook for about 5 mins until piping hot, and check seasoning. 7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, and drizzle with olive oil, if you like.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Fly with The Aviator for thrills and grills galore The Aviator Sports Bar & Grill, situated just two streets back from the main beach in the heart of Santiago De La Ribera, is the perfect gathering place for friends and family any night of the week. With five TV screens covering most live sporting events including Premiership Football, a pool table, an extensive menu of freshly prepared meals and ample inside and outside seating The Aviator can cater for anything from a meal for two, to parties and special events. The bar is owned by husband and wife team Ivan and Kate Goddard, Londoners

who prior to taking over the bar had being running a business in Blackpool for 22 years. “We are ultimately a Sports Bar,’’ they say, “but we also feel we offer a place to chill out, relax and enjoy good food and good music all year round”. The Aviator’s grill menu of succulent steaks, juicy gammon, chicken and mixed grills is enough to tempt the taste buds, but they also offer a selection of curries, burgers, pasta and fish dishes as well as vegetarian options and a children’s menu, all freshly prepared and cooked to order. And if you’re still hungry after all that, why not try one of their delicious homemade desserts? The Aviator also has a growing reputation for its tasty burger menu, all of which are named after aeroplanes, in keeping with the aviation theme. Pride of place, however, is taken by the Kamikaze Challenge; this burger starts off tamely enough, with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato, but then comes a pile of 8 burgers weighing in at a whopping 2 pounds. It doesn’t end there though, the burgers are interlaced with bacon, cheese, black pudding, onions, mushrooms, mustard and Thai Chilli Sauce, topped off with an egg, onions rings and a squirt or two of barbeque sauce.

Served up with chips and salad, and you have to eat everything on the plate to complete the challenge and qualify for the wall of fame and the pleasure of only paying half price. Better still, complete it in under 25 minutes and it is completely free. Want to know how much it is, how many have completed it and what the record time is? Well why not visit the bar to see the wall of fame and maybe have a go yourself? Will you rise to the challenge or crash and burn? For the less competitive customers and those who appreciate a good deal, specials are on offer every night of the week. Particularly popular are Tuesday and Thursday Steak Nights, while a new venture is Monday night’s special “A Taste of Spain”.. Returning to the traditional British menu, The Aviator offers an excellent one, two or three-course Sunday Roast menu ( booking recommended). . Lastly don’t forget to ask for a loyalty card – ten stamps and you get a free meal. Ivan and Kate are planning a programme of events to help pass those long winter evenings, such as quiz nights, movie nights and games nights. Details will be posted on the bar’s website and Facebook page as they happen.

Friday, September 21, 2012

COSMETIC SURGERY Snake venom may be 'drug source' IS IT FOR ME? IS cosmetic surgery something you have thought about or wished for? There are so many horror stories and myths that it is very difficult for people to know where to start. Here are a few basic questions to help to start you on your cosmetic surgery journey. Is the surgeon qualified and registered. How experienced is he/she? Has he/she done the procedure I am interested in many times before? Is the Surgeon insured? Will any written information such as consent forms be in a language I understand? Do the surgeon and his staff speak my language so that I can ask questions and fully understand the answers. Where will my operation take place and will

I need aftercare. Would I be able to speak to a previous patient of this surgeon who has had a similar operation to me? Will my consultation be free? What does the price I am quoted include.

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VENOMOUS reptiles may provide a good source for new drugs for human diseases, researchers in Liverpool say. Venom has already been used to create drugs, but the chemicals in it are often too deadly for human consumption. However, a study, published in the journal Nature Communications, has shown snakes and lizards have "reclaimed" some toxins and used them, safely, elsewhere in their own bodies. Scientists think these reclaimed toxins could make safe and effective drugs. Researchers compared the genomes of venomous snakes and lizards to see how the animals' venoms had evolved. Venomous species inflict poisonous wounds by stinging, scratching or biting their victims and injecting the toxin. Snakes are venomous creatures which loom large in the public consciousness, but nature also throws up some surprising species with toxic bites: They said it was an "unexpectedly dynamic" process, with chemicals in venom being formed through evolution and then later being adopted by parts of the body for other uses. Dr Nicholas Casewell, from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, said: "Our results demonstrate that the evolution of venoms is a really complex process."

He said venom seemed to evolve a lot of new functions, possibly to overcome resistance in prey. "The venom gland of snakes appears to be a melting pot for evolving new functions for molecules, some of which are retained in venom for killing prey, while others go on to serve new functions in other tissues in the body," he said. Dr Wolfgang Wuster, from Bangor University, said: "Many snake venom toxins target the same physiological pathways that doctors would like to target to treat a variety of medical conditions." The cardiovascular system, heart and blood vessels, is one of the main targets of snake venom when attacking prey and it has played a role in the origins of some blood pressure drugs such as ACE inhibitors. The nervous system is another similar area. The challenge has been to overcome the toxic effect of the toxins. "This means that drug developers have had to modify toxins to retain their potency and make them safe for drug use," said Dr Casewell. However, the scientists involved in the study believe nature may have already done the hard work, with reptiles making the toxins safe for their own use. Dr Casewell said it would be a "whole new source" for drug discovery.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Asthma : The pain and the pine Q

I have suffered from allergies and asthma from birth, and have used ventolin and prednisolone inhalers on and off for as long as I can remember. I am worried about the long-term effects of my medication, and wonder if you know of a cure or better alternatives to my medication.

The most important step to take about any illness, especially a chronic one, is to understand how it affects the body. Asthma, like many chronic health disorders, is primarily caused by inflammation. This inflammatory process is usually triggered by an allergic reaction or a respiratory infection. Asthmatics are more sensitive to allergic substances than the general population. These substances show an individual variation but commonly include pollen, dust, fried foods and oil, plastics etc. It is important to know what substances trigger your attack and to keep away from them. Allergic substances trigger certain cells in the lungs to produce chemicals such as histamine and leukotriene which in turn cause a constriction or narrowing of the airways. It is this narrowing that is behind the classical symptoms of asthma such as wheezing, breathlessness, coughs and chest pain. The Ventolin inhaler you take is a bronchodilator, and helps widen the air passages to allow more air into the lungs. Prednisolone is a steroid and is normally prescribed as an anti-inflammatory drug. You may be aware of the unpleasant side effects of steroids such as high blood pressure, fluid retention, testicular atrophy, thinning of the skin and weight gain. A remarkable natural therapy for asthma is Pycnogenol, an extract of a kind of pine tree.

A number of studies have found Pycnogenol to have strong anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for managing asthma and other chronic diseases. Pycnogenol should not be used alone as it is not a bronchodilator and cannot offer immediate relief from acute asthma. Due to its unique anti-inflammatory properties, it provides a steady improvement of lung function, and asthma symptoms become less severe, and attacks rarer. Proper breathing is a neglected but important aspect of managing and preventing asthma. Long-term sufferers become accustomed to the shallow breathing pattern that comes with asthma and over time their breathing pattern becomes distorted. This causes a lack of oxygen in the lungs which leads to asthma, thereby repeating the cycle. You may find the services of skilled Yoga practitioners very useful. However you have to be careful and only undertake exercises you can manage that avoid putting undue stress on your lungs.

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What is the difference between Cold and Flu?

The Flu is a viral infection caused by the influenza virus which is a respiratory virus affecting the airways and lungs. The Cold or Common Cold is caused by the adenovirus or the corona viruses which are very variable and may infect the lungs as well as other parts of the body. Colds tend to cause runny nose, congestion and sore throat, and are seen more as a nuisance than an illness. The flu is more pronounced and in addition to causing lung problems, also affects the intestines and joints. The Flu also known as influenza can cause deadly epidemics and has done so in the past.

A month ago, I stopped taking Xanax after four years of using them on a regular basis. My doctor prescribed them to relieve the stress and anxiety I was feeling at the time. I came off them because I saw no need to continue, and since then I have found it very difficult to sleep at night. Most nights I stay awake until the early hours of the morning and still have to go to work. This leaves me very tired and drained, and I am desperate to find a solution. I welcome any suggestions from you.

The drug Xanax is a brand name for alprazolam, and is prescribed for treating anxiety problems and panic attacks. Your symptom is a typical description of what happens when you abruptly stop taking any of the benzodiazepines such as alprazolam. Because you had used them for a long time, the best way to stop them would have been to gradually reduce your daily dose over a period of at least six months. Tailoring off benzodiazepines in this manner allows the brain to acclimatise to the withdrawal effects. Alprazolam alters the chemistry of neurotransmitters found in the brain, making it useful for managing anxiety related problems. However the long term use of such drugs can have harmful effects on brain function. It is important for you to know that you may experience other symptoms related to brain activity. Tryptophan is an amino acid (protein) used for treating insomnia. It is an essential nutrient which means that you can only obtain them through food. It is converted into sero-

FOOD NUTRIENT LEVELS ON THE DECLINE

For many people, the idea of improving their nutritional levels with supplements can seem a bit farfetched. After all, nutrients are found in foods, and all one has to do is to eat a well-balanced diet to supply the body with an adequate amount. Sadly that is no longer the case. The reality is that food nutrient levels are on the decline all over the world with no seeming end to the trend. Over the last 50 years, the amounts of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C in fresh fruits and vegetables have declined significantly. Researchers at the University of Texas investigating the nutrient content of food crops discovered significant declines. They looked at 43 garden crops, mostly vegetables, but also melons and strawberries, and compared their nutritional data from 1950 until recent times. The researchers discovered shocking declines in 6 out of 13 nutrients studied, ranging from 6% for proteins to 38% for Vitamin B12. According to them, more worrisome are declines in nutrients that

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could not be studied due to the lack of data from 1950. Another study looking at 25 fruits and veg found 80% reductions in calcium and iron, 75% in vitamin A, 50% in vitamin C and riboflavin, 30% in thiamine and 12% in niacin as well. Similar trends have also been discovered in the United Kingdom. Even the humble potato has not fared any better. In recent times, the potato has lost 100% of its vitamin A, 57 % of its Vitamin C and Iron, and 28% of its Calcium. In 1950, the calcium content of widely grown varieties of Broccoli was 13mg, today it is 4.4mg. Vegetables such as Cabbage, Spinach, Lettuce and Tomatoes all show declines in mineral content from 400mg to less than 50mg. Major declines in proteins and other nutrients have also been documented in modern corn varieties. Wheat grown a hundred years ago has twice as much protein as modern varieties, and similar declines have are also being documented in fruits such as

apples and bananas, as well as meat, eggs and dairy products. Compared with industrial products, foods from animals raised on pasture are consistently richer in vitamins A, D and E, betacarotene and beneficial fatty acids. Eggs from chickens raised on pasture contain up to 30% more vitamin E, 30%more vitamin B-12 and 50% more folate, than industrial eggs (from intensively bred hybrids) sold in most supermarkets. The decline in food nutrient levels has been linked to a number of factors, most notably a reduction in soil nutrient levels. Scientists have known for years that fertilizer and irrigation use can lead to higher yields, although sometimes at the expense of nutrient density of the crops. Furthermore, for decades farmers the world over have been using NPK fertilizer which supplies plants with just 3 mineralsNitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium even though plants just like animals

require dozens of minerals for optimal growth. Food processing is another leading cause of nutrient decline. For example, processing brown rice to white rice reduces its fibre content by 75% in addition to reducing nutrients such as iron, potassium, and Vitamins B3, B6 and E. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet may not provide all the necessary vitamins and minerals needed for the body to function optimally, but a healthy diet combined with adequate supplements can be regarded as our best health insurance policy. For more information on food, nutrients and supplements, visit www.medb.es

tonin, and then to melatonin. Serotonin and melatonin are useful chemicals that regulate sleep and emotional well-being. It is thought that benzodiazepines may deplete these chemicals from the brain. On a long term, you should consider using Audio Visual Entrainment (AVE) Devices that help regulate brain wave activity. Because alprazolam affects the brain, it can also distort brainwave activities, causing insomnia. When the brainwave activity is high, we can become anxious and unable to fall asleep. AVE devices retrain the brain to recognise the slower brainwaves associated with restfulness and sleep. Please visit www.medb.es for more information.

TESTIMONIAL I am very pleased that the treatment for my health problems was so thorough, and completely sorted me out in a few days. When you are not well, you want to be sure that the diagnosis is accurate (one hears of quite a lot of mistakes), and there is nothing left undetected. I was very impressed that the full body check I had was so comprehensive, with a printout illustrating all the areas covered. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone who has a health problem to use your services. Regards Les Wade

Friday, September 21, 2012

RICHARD CAVENDER

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

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

ADVICE: Bob wanted to know why his Internet Explorer ADVICE: Clive was having problems with his laptop bootsession kept crashing. ing up I use Internet Explorer for my browser. Recently a problem has started to happen whilst reading newspapers online such as the Daily Mail or El Pais (in English). I read the various articles and then suddenly a warning comes up on the screen “Internet Explorer has stopped working” and the page sticks. It states “A problem caused programme to stop working correctly. Windows will close programme and notify you if a solution is available”. It performs a check and then requires the warning notice to be closed. I can then carry on reading. I have not had any notification of the problem to date so do you have you any idea of what this problem is? Please note that my first page to read each week in The Courier is yours so keep up the good work. Regards Bob

Hi Bob, this sort of problem is usually caused by a plugin or as Microsoft call them “add-ons” these are small programs that run inside your Internet Explorer browser session and provide additional functionality (or crash your session every now and

then!). In order to properly identify which add-on is causing the problem you should do the following… Launch Internet Explorer Click Tools, Manage Add-Ons You will notice that each Add-On has a status of either “enabled” or “disabled”, make a note of which has each status For each Add-On that is enabled, click on it and click disable, do this until all the Add-Ons are disabled Now navigate to the page that you are having problems with and you should find that Internet Explorer doesn’t crash Now enable each Add-On individually and refresh the Internet Explorer page until it crashes again – when it does the problem is the Add-On you have just enabled. Hope this helps.

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Love your weekly column, I find it very informative. I wonder if you can help me. I have a Toshiba Equium A200 laptop which I have had for about 4 years. Just lately I have had a problem with it not booting up. I turn it on and sometimes it will boot fine, another time I have to turn it off and on until it decides to boot. I thought the hard disc was failing so have replaced it but the fault is still there. I now wonder if this is a bios or registry problem. Apart from this the laptop works perfectly. If I press F12 on startup and press boot from HDD it normally will boot up but not always. I value your opinion on this matter as I am getting very frustrated with this problem and am thinking of maybe replacing my laptop if I can't sort it out. Many thanks in advance. Regards, Clive.

Hi Clive, sorry for the delay in getting back to you, September is always a very busy time for us. Unfortunately your problem is not an easy one to fix via email, it could relate to a number of things, you have already ruled out the hard drive as an issue by replacing it, so perhaps the problem is related to the RAM or some other component, it's going to be a laborious process of testing each thing individually I'm afraid. You are correct it could be related to the BIOS but almost certainly not the registry as you seem to suggest that the problem occurs even before the hard drive is accessed and the registry is only loaded with Windows (some time down the boot process).

ADVICE: Brian wanted to know how to enable cookies in Google Chrome

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Hi Richard. I need to turn on my cookies for google chrome so that I can access my tesco bank acc. I have tried but cannot find out how to do it. Could you help please? Why is life so difficult? Many thanks Brian

Hi Brian, in order to be able to manage your Google Chrome cookies you will need to do the following... 1. Launch Google Chrome 2. Click the wrench icon (top right of the screen) 3. Select Settings 4. Click Show advanced settings 5. Click Content settings in the "Privacy" section It's this section that shows your cookie settings, in order to turn them on (which they should be by default anyway), you will need to tick "Allow local data to be set", this will enable both first-party and third-party cookies. As for the question about “life” I have no idea, I often wonder the same ;-)

Friday, September 21, 2012

UK HEADLINES

YOU DANGEROUS FUELS!

Near-empty tanks a major risk for Ryanair, warn Spanish unions

SPANISH pilot union leaders have accused Ryanair of flying planes with almost-empty fuel tanks as a way to cut costs.

The Daily Mail reports that the budget airline is now to be investigated by Irish and Spanish aviation authorities after a spokesperson for the Spanish union complained that Ryanair is "courting disaster" and "operating on the very limits of legality" in the way it fuels its planes. The decision to investigate came after Irish and Spanish air safety experts met in Dublin on Tuesday. The new investigation relates specifically to the diversion to Madrid of a Ryanair flight from Paris to Tenerife on Sunday. Spanish authorities are also investigating emergency landings by three Ryanair planes in Valencia on July 26, after they approached their minimum required fuel after being diverted from Madrid because of bad weather. They were asked to join a queue but were given priority when they declared an 'emergency' due to low fuel. Ryanair insists that these landings were all in line with EU safety procedures and says that passengers were not in danger. The budget airline has also rejected claims by the Irish pilots' union (IALOA) that it pressures crew to carry the minimum amount of fuel required under EU regulations. Ryanair said that it had invited the Spanish

Ministry to send a team of inspectors to Dublin to address any "misplaced concerns" about operating and maintenance standards. It was providing them with "unfettered access to Ryanair operating, maintenance and flight training facilities and unlimited access to Ryanair's safety, flight management, engineering and maintenance

personnel." After the meeting, the Irish department of transport issued a statement which said: "The Irish authorities gave an assurance of the Irish Aviation Authority's rigorous oversight of Ryanair's operations and on their satisfaction with Ryanair's safety standards which are on a par with the safest airlines in Europe."

UNDIES GIRLS IN RAPE £13billion bank job PROTEST OUTSIDE No.10 WOMEN in their underwear demonstrated outside Downing Street this week against attitudes towards rape victims.’ Girls and women waving placards with the word ‘slut’ emblazoned across them called for justice for rape victims who they feel have been let down by the legal system.The demonstration — by protest group SlutWalk — comes ahead of a larger march in London on Saturday. Campaigners call for more sex offenders to be put behind bars, claiming only seven out of every 100 reported rapes leads to a conviction. They believe that the lack of prosecutions in rape cases is due in

part to a culture of victim-blaming. Many dressed in their most provocative outfits to support their motto "Nobody deserves to be raped". A spokewoman said: “We want justice for the thousands of rape survivors who the police and courts have told that they were dressed too provocatively, that they didn't scream loudly enough, that they were too young or mentally ill to understand it was rape. The SlutWalk movement began in 2011 in response to a comment made by a Canadian policemen at a rape seminarthat “women should avoid dressing likes sluts in order not to be victimised".

BANKERS pocketed £13billion in bonuses last year — more than a THIRD of the total paid out to British workers. Campaigners slammed them for living in a “parallel universe”. An official report showed a total of £37billion in bonuses was paid out in 2011-2012 — up three per cent. But 35 per cent went to employees of banks and insurers despite them making up just four per

cent of the workforce. Bankers pocketed an average £12,000, almost double the second category — quarrying, mining and oil and gas exploration. It follows mis-selling scandals, record fines and lower City profits. David Hillman of the Robin Hood Tax campaign said: “It’s outrageous.” The average private sector bonus was £1,700. It was £300 in the public sector.

Friday, September 21, 2012

UK HEADLINES

WHY? WHY? WHY? THE CREGAN FILES

THREE crucial questions were being asked last night over the murder of unarmed cops Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes. Police chiefs were quizzed on WHY fugitive Dale Cregan was given bail, even though he was suspected of a previous killing, and allowed to vanish into the underworld? WHY were the PCs sent into the estate where oneeyed Cregan was thought to be holed up? And WHY was Cregan not shopped by locals who saw him and knew he was being shielded by his pals? Critics of police bosses included several rankand-file coppers who claimed more could have been done to prevent the appalling double murder. One source said: “There is a lot of anger about what happened and whether it should have happened. Some officers are fuming

Killed - PC Nicola Hughes

Killed - PC Fiona Bone

because it was widely believed Cregan was in the area. “If that was the case the possibility of armed patrols could have acted as a deterrent, as would accompanying officers to occasional incidents.” The source claimed PC Bone, 32, and PC Hughes, 23, knew the risk — and accepted it. The pair were killed in a savage gun and grenade attack after being lured to a house in Hattersley, Greater Manchester, by a bogus 999 call about a bur-

glary. Cregan, 29, handed himself in at a nearby police station soon after. Last night he was still being questioned about the murders of the two officers, and father and son David and Mark Short — killed in separate gun and grenade attacks earlier this year. Cregan was in hiding for five weeks before Tuesday’s horror, harboured by underworld figures on the Hattersley estate. It is rumoured he was seen drinking in pubs but witnesses did not report the

sightings. Sir Hugh Orde, former police chief in Ulster, called the wall of silence “worrying”. He said: “If people are terrified of an individual I can understand why they don’t want to step forward. It is something I had to deal with day in day out in Northern Ireland, where fear was the key.” Greater Manchester’s Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy yesterday insisted cops had no evidence Cregan was at the property where the PCs died. He said: “This particular address was not known to us, not in our intelligence systems, had not featured in this inquiry. So, as would be routine, two unarmed officers were sent. “We believe he has been protected by a criminal conspiracy. We are determined to find the people behind it and bring them to book.

EARLY ENTRY Computer link to cop sex prey

A BRITISH soldier has become the first to give birth in Afghanistan — having a boy. The Royal Artillery squaddie, who did not know she was pregnant, was rushed to hospital with stomach pains on Tuesday. Shocked medics at Camp Bastion then delivered a healthy baby boy just a few hours later. Sources say his mother was five months into her tour of duty — and must have

been at least four months pregnant when she was deployed. The unnamed squaddie reportedly passed every fitness test and completed all training, including a gruelling eight-mile march with a 25lb backpack. The surprise birth also came four days after 15 Taliban gunmen broke into Camp Bastion, where Prince Harry is stationed, and killed two US Marines.

A SHOCKING new report reveals how sleazy cops are using the Police National Computer to prey on vulnerable women for sex. And the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation discovered that colleagues are turning a blind eye to their sordid antics.

Even senior cops “ignored completely or managed poorly” sex complaints made against lower ranking officers, it says. The watchdog probed 54 complaints of cops targeting junkies, alcoholics and people with mental problems between April 2009 and March 2011.

The report was ordered after Northumbria PC Stephen Mitchell, 42, was caged for life in January 2011 over a string of sex attacks. He nicked his victims on trumped-up charges and then released them in return for sexual favours. Another case involved Cumbrian detective Mark

Fisher, 49, who searched police computer files for victims before romping with three “vulnerable” women. He was jailed for four years in 2011 for misconduct. The report wants closer monitoring of computers and cops — especially those who continually arrest or deal with women.

Friday, September 21, 2012

SPANISH NEWS

MECHANICS CLEARED IN SPANAIR CRASH PROBE cide and 18 of causing injury. The court ruled that the two mechanics were not responsible for the crash and instead apportioned blame for the disaster on the pilots, Antonio García Luna and Francisco Mulet, who forgot to deploy the flaps and slats necessary to give the aircraft lift on take-off. An alarm system, TOWS, designed to warn of any mechanical failure was also faulty. Both pilots died in the accident. In its report, the court stated that there was no proveable link between the failure of the two mechanics to get to the root of a problem with the air temperature probe (RAT) and the failure of the aircraft's TOWS system on take-off. The malfunction of the RAT probe had caused THE public prosecutor’s office believes that ETA could the flight to be called back to go back on its peace commitment if the Basque terror- the hangar an hour before ists do not achieve their objectives, which include an the accident. In accordance with the Minimal Equipment amnesty and the release of inmates being held in jail. In its written annual report, the Attorney General’s Manual, the mechanics simOffice says that ETA has not made any movement ply disconnected the probe’s toward disbanding and warns that the group intends to fuse and dispatched the airposition a leading figure as “an effective de facto advi- craft. “There are no rational indisor during the process of negotiating a permanent disthat the disconneccations bandment as an ultimate blackmail weapon.” “It is possible that if future events unfold contrary to tion of the RAT affected the ETA’s plans and its strategic objectives are perceived TOWS system, thereby genas unattainable, its leadership could change its current erating a risk that contributed course and return to its former position,” the top pros- to the result,” the report read. It also remains unclear ecutor wrote in a chapter dedicated to the fight against whether the TOWS system terrorism. would have functioned had On October 20, 2011, ETA announced a definitive end the RAT been properly to the use of violence and said it was willing to begin repaired. negotiations for a peace process. As part of its condiThe court rejected appeals tions, ETA members have said they want to discuss the on behalf of the victims’ possibility of a government amnesty for some inmates association, which called for as well as the transfer of others to Basque prisons. executives of Spanair, airport The Popular Party (PP) government, which came to administrator Aena and power last December, says it has not engaged in any McDonnell Douglas to be talks with the group. charged. It also ruled that According to the attorney general, the possibility of there were sufficient medical ETA returning to its strategy of “violence and terror” staff available to deal with the has increased considerably as the Basque organisation aftermath of the crash. The continues to attach conditions to any eventual negotia- magistrates did, though, tions, including discussions for the incorporation of leave the civil jurisdiction Navarre into the Basque Country and a process of self- path open to the victims’ famdetermination. ilies to seek compensation.

THE regional High Court of Madrid on Wednesday shelved the criminal investigation into the fatal 2008 Spanair crash at Barajas airport and dismissed the charges against two mechanics working for the airline on the day of the disaster. The August 20, 2008 accident resulted in the deaths of 154 people. Just 18 passengers survived the disaster, which was due to a series of mechanical faults causing the Boeing MD-80 to crash on take-off. Last December, the investigating judge concluded his probe and provisionally charged Felipe García and José Antonio Viñuelas with 154 counts of negligent homi-

ETA may return to terror - law chiefs

41 RETURN TICKETS TO ALGERIA, PLEASE Forty-one would-be immigrants were rescued off the coast of Cartagena late last Monday – but they’ll soon be heading back to their native Algeria. Three rickety boats had carried the desperate men, all aged around 30, across the Mediterranean

with no papers. They had been sailing for approximately 36 hours, and were all given a health check by Red Cross workers. They were then handed over to the police, who will send them back to their country of origin.

CARJACKING KILLER A 40-year-old woman was killed early Thursday in a carjacking that took place in the service area at Barajas International Airport’s Terminal 4. According to airport authorities and the chief of police, the woman was run over by two assailants who took the Porsche Cayenne she was driving. The victim was identified as Raquel Miguélez Cartón, an Iberia supervisor who worked on the runways at the Madrid airport. The incident occurred in an area where the taxis wait before they can pull up to the terminal to pick up passengers, authorities said.

Foreigners keeping property market afloat FOREIGNERS living in Spain made 9,502 housing transactions during the second quarter of this year – an increase of 12 percent over the same period in 2011, The latest figure represents the largest number of such transactions since 2008, when 11,130 were registered. Despite an increase over four consecutive quarters, the number of operations remains far below the figure of almost 30,000 registered, for example, in the second quarter of 2006. In contrast to the maximum values registered in 2008 before the property bubble burst, the sales of homes by foreigners Spain in living dropped to an historic minimum in the first quarter of 2009, when just 5,036 transactions occurred. The majority of the sales in the second quarter were in southern and central Spain, including Andalusia Valencia (1,676), (3,114) and Catalonia (1,615). The lowest number of transacin tions occurred Cantabria (15), in the North autonomous African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla (16) and in Extremadura in west-central Spain.

Friday, September 21, 2012

CAUSE FOR CONCERN

Double tragedy sparks new help programme

AGE Concern is to introduce a free contact service for people at risk after two residents were found dead in their apartments in separate incidents. The scheme, entitled KIT (Keep in Touch), is based on a similar initiative by Age UK It aims to make daily contact with elderly or infirm people who live on their own in order to ensure they are well. The move by Age Concern’s Costa Blanca Sur (CBS) branch comes after the recent double tragedy and the charity’s President, Maureen Payne, said: “Sadly, these

people had been there for some time. No-one had been in touch with them to check that they were OK.” This free service will be ideal for relatives whose loved ones live on their own as they can ask Age Concern to put them on the database for daily calls. To register yourself, your loved one or a friend on the KIT scheme, call Age Concern CBS on 966 786 887 between 10am-1.30pm. Age Concern’s Drop-in Centre on Calle Paganini in La Siesta, Torrevieja is open every day from 10am until

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1.30pm. As well as being a great place to meet people, the centre has an extensive book, video and DVD lending library and a board games section as well as lots of volunteers on hand to give you support and advice. Between 2pm and 4pm on a Monday there is a knitting club, with Rumikub on Tuesdays and Bingo on on Wednesdays. Collection and return to and from your home using the charity’s mini bus is possible, so call the centre on 966 786 887 during opening hours.

THE City of Truro Male Voice Choir will now be accompanied by Cornwall’s leading soprano during their forthcoming Torrevieja concerts. Opera star Lynette Carveth will make the journey from Madrid, where she lives and works, in order to join up with her hometown choristers. She will perform at two of their three concerts during the first week of October – at the Immaculada Concepcion Church on Thursday October 4 (8.45pm) and at the Sociedad cultural CASINO’ the following evening starting at 8:30 pm.

Friday, September 21, 2012

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Champ Nancy rolls them over COOKING, shopping and housework were put to one side as the ladies of the Summer Petanca League took to the La Mata pistes, writes SUE WARD. The women’s singles tournament all got under way at Restaurante El Altos de Dolores in the traditional way – via a man with a loud voice. All games were played in a very ladylike manner. No disputes, no raised voices or opinions...but in a fun, competitive way. There was no mistaking the winner of the

ENJOY THE TASTE OF REEL COUNTRY! AD HOC will be reelin' and a rockin’ to country, country rock and Rock 'n' Roll at another great fundraising night on October 7. So get out your stetsons, bootlace ties and blue suede shoes, and mosey on down to Los Rosales on the Lemon Tree Road, Guardamar. Dance the night away to the ever popular Jimmy Mac and Trace Graham for just 10 euros, including a BBQ meal. Tickets are available from Los Rosales; Quesada Card and Gift Shop; The Post Room, Benijofar; The Card Place, Benimar; Cards and More, La Marina and Kennedy's at Montesinos. Further info from 677 600 809 or 966 712 382. Email adhocspain@hotmail.com or visit www.adhoctheatre.com

Cantemos! sings out for new choir recruits

Happy 20th Aimee Lots of love Mum, Dad, Jordan, Lisa, Tony, Ellis and all the family

Cantemos! Children's Choir is looking for new recruits aged between eight and 16. The mixed choir sings mainly in English but is fully international, with eight different nationalities amongst its members, including Spanish, French, Dutch and German as well as all the UK countries. Membership is by a simple voice test, as full training will be given experienced vocal tutor, Nigel Hopkins. The choir meets every Saturday morning from 10.30am - 12.30pm in the salon underneath La Zenia Church, just off La Zenia island. The choir is building

20-woman contest, Nancy McGrandles having won all her five games, with the computer ( now working ) deciding the other places. The top five were 1 - Nancy McGrandles; 2 - Lynn Thompson; 3 - Marie Whitfield’ 4 Pat Wenban; 5 - June Sutton Thanks to Casas Manuel for sponsoring the trophies and to Avalon for the raffle prizes. And special thanks for Paul Harrop, Eddie Edwards, Linda Haymes, Nancy McGrandles and Paul King for all their hard work in organising a very enjoyable day.

towards Christmas concerts and its regular performance alongside Melody Makers International at the Orihuela Costa Resort hotel. Why not come along on Saturday morning? Further details from 966 775 976.

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WORLD CAR FREE Drive DAY FAILING? WORLD Car Free Day on September 22 looks likely to become a failure because fewer than 10 of about 50 UK towns expected to host events have committed to action. The day is an annual event that encourages motorists in more 1,000 towns worldwide to leave their cars at home in favour of bicycles, trains and buses. The Environmental T r a n s p o r t Association (ETA), which first coordinated the event in Britain, blamed the lack of interest on slashed budgets for local government and dwindling interest in the environment. Over the last decade, an average of over 50 British towns each year have staged events to highlight alternatives to car travel, but this year interest has waned significantly. The ETA wrote to more than 400 local authorities around Britain to ask if they were

planning to support World Car Free Day 2012; only two councils replied. With more than 550 events organised, Spain is the most enthusiastic supporter, while Britain languishes near the bottom behind Croatia and Slovenia. The director of the ETA, Andrew Davis, said: "The economic downturn has distracted attention and diverted budgets away from green initiatives such as Car Free Day, but questioning our overdependence on cars is as much about saving money at the pumps as it is improving the local environment in which we live and work." "The idea is not to put cars on trial or to condemn drivers' desire for mobility, but those of us who live or work in urban areas become oblivious to the ever-increasing noise, air pollution and stress from traffic without realising the detrimental effect it has on our health and quality of life."

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ALMOST anyone running a car in the current climate will be suffering from escalating costs, with fuel and insurance biting the hardest. But there are ways in which you can take control and minimise the financial impact.

Try not using it

It might sound obvious but the less you use your car, the less it will cost you in fuel and wear and tear. There are hundreds of car sharing clubs around the country and splitting the cost of your daily commute with one or more people could save you hundreds of pounds over a year. If we’re honest, many of us could also use an alternative mode of transport for short journeys, whether it is on foot, a bicycle or by bus. Not only will the walk save you money it will boost energy levels and help to keep you fit.

Lean and mean

Keeping your car in good order helps to make the most of the fuel in your tank. Check your boot and put away anything you don’t need: unnecessary weight means your car has to work harder. You should also use the car’s air conditioning sparingly too as this can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10%, but opening the window won’t help either: this increases aerodynamic drag which can affect fuel economy by a similar amount. It’s easy to neglect tyre pressures as it can THE annoying ticket wrapped in cellophane that you find under the windscreen wiper of the car you parked in a strange town just might be a council official's cunning way of reducing the impact of government cuts. As the Government reduces councils' funding, threatening local services, traffic wardens are out in greater numbers while free parking spaces are harder to find, Freedom of Information figures have shown. The result is that millions of fines are making a nice little earner for councils. While other council services are stretched and police are facing cuts in manpower, the number of traffic wardens – or Civil Enforcement Officers, to give them their correct title – is rising. Today there are 6 per cent more officers than in 2008 and one council in 10 has enlarged its battalion of traffic wardens by at least a fifth. At the same time, 17 per cent of councils have increased the number of paid parking zones, cutting back the number of free parking spaces, according

be a dirty job, but for the best results you should check your tyre pressures at every fuel stop. With the tyres at their optimum pressure you are ensuring maximum grip as well as minimising rolling resistance, a factor that has a big influence on fuel consumption. Scrimping on servicing is a false economy: not only will a badly-maintained car not operate a maximum efficiency it also increases the likelihood of an expensive breakdown, so find a garage you trust to service your car regularly or do it yourself.

Smooth and steady

Driving style is the biggest factor determining fuel consumption, so think carefully about how you drive. Acceleration uses fuel and braking wastes the momentum that burning the fuel has given you, so the basic aim is to keep your speed as constant as possible. The key to this is good anticipation: reading the road ahead and predicting the behaviour of other drivers will mean you can avoid heavy braking and stop as infrequently as possible. It might sound obvious but being sure of where you are going before you set off will avoid unnecessary detours. Missing a turning could add five miles to your journey and cost you an additional £1 every time. Planning a route in advance can also allow you to choose the most efficient route that avoids stop-start traffic and city centres.

Parking fines just the ticket

to figures obtained by the motor insurance firm LV. More than half – 57 per cent – of drivers said that parking in their nearest town and city has become more difficult since 2008, with only 7 per cent saying it is now easier. Nearly one in five admitted to resorting to parking illegally and risking a fine as a result over the past year. One motorist in 10 has had a parking fine in the past 12 months, earning local councils £532m – an

average of £96 from each driver they have caught. There are now 20 officers on average employed by each council in England and Wales – or 58 in the average London borough. In Westminster, there are 242, the highest number in the country. Local Government Minister Bob Neill said: "There is no excuse for town halls using parking fines and motorists as cash cows. There are plenty of other ways for councils to raise extra income or make savings like better procurement and sharing back-office services. "We want to see councils use parking to support the high street and help their local shops prosper. That's why we have ended the last government's requirements to limit spaces, push up parking charges and encourage aggressive parking enforcement.”

Friday, September 21, 2012

Wireless technology CARS will soon go wireless to make them cheaper and more efficient, according to scientists Currently, copper wires or carbon fibre systems are used to transmit data between a car’s various sensors and computers. But the wiring is relatively heavy and expensive. With this in mind, Scientists at Warwick University’s School of Engineering are developing optical wireless systems, where data travels through beams of light. It would use LEDs or infrared bulbs, cutting weight, costs and maintenance. While overhead lights could be used to stream multimedia. Professor Roger Green said: “Optical wireless is relatively unknown at the moment. But it's not hard to imagine a day when passengers can watch TV streamed through a beam coming from

their overhead light, or when parts of the engine can 'talk' to each other without wires.” Professor Green said he believes optical wireless is “poised to come into its own” because manufacturers would be attracted to the potential fuel savings to be had from cutting vehicle

weight with the technology. “It is also cheap to install as it can use a simple LED light source which are being mass produced at the moment,” he said. “And it has other benefits such as its lack of electromagnetic interference and the fact that, unlike the overcrowded radio spectrum which we use for much of our data communications, optical wireless is unlimited by the technical and regulatory bandwidth limitations which exist for radio signals.”

Friday, September 21, 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, 3 represents D and 9 represents Y, when these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.

QUICKIE

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

CRYTPIC CLUES Across 1 Furthermore, alas, lost a ring (4) 3 Salad plants cut back in tempestuous sleet (8) 9 The gang of Al Capone are still hiding next-door (7) 10 Little island is leased (5) 11 Grow from endless spring (5) 12 More embarrassed, either way (6) 14 Put on treat I arranged (6) 16 Stick plug in this place (6) 19 Grand orchestra leader destroyed monster (6) 21 Pigpen the French way (5) 24 Be in charge in the Foreign Office (5) 25 It may weaken Sid, about to be skilled (7) 26 Hidden from view, like film stars (8) 27 There’s nothing in the pet’s fur (4) STANDARD CLUES

Down 1 Bill accepts name is incorrect, his memory is at fault (8) 2 ‘Small step’ first heard from here? (5) 4 Goes in and puts one’s name down (6) 5 Somehow hit the road the second before (5) 6 Colleague loses gold from his high school (7) 7 Poses on chair while the court is in session (4) 8 One trading from a basement, by the sound of it (6) 13 Forcible opening around English border (8) 15 Rider at doctor later (7) 17 Leave off it’s Ed’s turn (6) 18 Nervy, precariously balanced (2,4) 20 Information that is pertaining to an exceptional spirit (5) 22 Former pupil and boy come up with a lout (5) 23 The girl in the Fair Isle sweater (4) Down

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Complete the crossword grid by using the given words:

3 letter words Ads Ani Art Ass Ben Bit Era Fat Goa Ode Pen Pet Roe Ski Spa Yes

4 letter words Aids Arty Edge Ergo Ibis Laic Odes Ones Onto Seam Send Spas Syne Time 5 letter words

Arise Ashen Aster Astir Carer Lasso Louse Ocean Ousel Sauce Smelt Spans Stamp Steak Steel 6 letter words Abroad

words Adhere Draftee Afters Nosegay Elisha Outdone Eocene Roe deer Fiasco Startle Givers Tensely Hernia 8 letter Isomer words Nosher Arbiters Pallor Assagais Plumed 11 letter Ranted words Sensor Sherry Administers Sounds Businessmen Teresa Investiture Trends 7 letter

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

Across

Across 1 Poorly made (6) 4 Board game (5) 8 Insert in a magazine (5) 9 Disperse (7) 10 Sharply exact (7) 11 Droops (4) 12 And also not (3) 14 South American country (4) 15 Mild Dutch cheese (4) 18 Green sward (3) 21 Slightly open (4) 23 Normal (7) 25 Arm muscles (7) 26 Irritate (5) 27 Mountain chain (5)

28 Formed by hammering (6) Down 1 Containing little excess (6) 2 Indecent (7) 3 Eroded matter (8) 4 Fellow (4) 5 Surplus (5) 6 Emphasise (6) 7 Pallid (5) 13 Reduce in rank (8) 16 Versus (7) 17 Light teasing repartee (6) 19 Spring flower (5) 20 Place trust in (4,2) 22 Pertaining to birds (5) 24 Give way (4)

Last weeks Solution Across: 1 Damage, 4 Cancel, 9 Arrange, 10 Panda, 11 Tongs, 12 Precede, 13 Parson's nose, 18 Absolve, 20 Movie, 22 Drama, 23 Cobbler, 24 Minuet, 25 Wander. Down: 1 Dearth, 2 Moron, 3 Genesis, 5 Apple, 6 Confess, 7 Loaves, 8 Despondency, 14 Abstain, 15 Namibia, 16 Random, 17 Terror, 19 Leave, 21 Valid.

Scribble Pad

1 Victim of memory loss 1 In addition (4) (8) 3 Romaine and iceberg 2 Room (5) (8) 4 Goes in (6) 9 Closest (7) 5 Last of three (5) 10 Small island (5) 6 Educational institution 11 Expand (5) (7) 12 More crimson (6) 7 Models (4) 14 Clothes (6) 8 Vendor (6) 16 Bind (6) 13 Impassioned (8) 19 Fire-breathing creature 15 Farther behind (7) (6) 17 Stop (6) 21 Fashion (5) 18 Anxious (2,4) 24 Rule (5) 20 Helpful spirit (5) 25 Incapacitate (7) 26 Shielded (8) 22 Hooligan (5) 27 Outer garment (4) 23 Sword lily (4) Last weeks Solution Across: 7 Armada, 8 Status, 9 Sage, 10 Realists, 11 Reaches, 13 Homer, 15 Attic, 17 General, 20 Irritant, 21 Eros, 22 Tirade, 23 Sniper. Down: 1 Urbane, 2 Rage, 3 Barrier, 4 Essay, 5 Baritone, 6 Subtle, 12 Clinical, 14 Dentist, 16 Turnip, 18 Adored, 19 Camel, 21 Edit.

Across

1 Sierras (herramientas) (4) 3 Navy (6) 7 Two (3) 9 Roncar (cuando se duerme) (5) 10 Sombra (5) 11 Influenza (5) 12 To be (5) 14 Hoja (de papel) (5) 15 Viajar (6) 16 Athlete (6) 19 Aguanieve (5) 22 Motorbikes (5) 23 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 24 Regla (para trazar líneas) (5) 25 Tren (5) 27 Mentira (embuste) (3)

28 Monederos (6) 29 Jarrón (para flores) (4) Down

1 Sospechoso (7) 2 Quién (3) 4 Rosas (5) 5 Asombro (9) 6 Agente (representante) (5) 7 Grado (nivel) (6) 8 Vela (náutico) (4) 13 Viajero (9) 17 Tomato (6) 18 Absent (not present) (7) 19 Jarabe (líquido) (5) 20 Late (5) 21 Carbón (4) 26 Handle (of basket, bucket, jug)

Friday, September 21, 2012 Across 8 In classical music, what name is given to a piece of music written for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra? (8) 9 Which 2009 American epic science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron, is set in 2154, when humans are mining a precious mineral called unobtanium on Pandora, a lush moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system? (6) 10 Which English psychedelic rock group, founded in 1965, launched the career of Peter Frampton? (4) 11 What was the name of the record label founded by the Beatles in 1968? (5) 12 Meaning 'so be it', what is the last word of the New Testament of The Bible? (4) 13 A sonnet usually consist of how many lines? (8) 16 What is the surname of the American actress who began her screen career in 1932 at the age of three, and, in 1934, sky-rocketed to superstardom in Bright Eyes? (6) 18 What was the name of the goofy, ugly member of the Bash Street Kids, who later appeared

in his own comic? (4) 20 In the television sitcom Sykes, what was the nickname of PC Wilfred Turnbull, played by Deryck Guyler? (5) 21 Which double reed musical instrument of the woodwind family was formerly known as a hautbois or hoboy? (4) 22 Which first name links singers Estefan and Gaynor? (6) 23 What is the title of the BBC quiz programme that pits a team of five highly regarded quiz and game show champions against a series of 'challengers'? (8) 26 What name is often used to describe a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and, by extension, in theatre, cinema and popular music? (4) 28 Which 1928 play by Michael Morton was based on the Agatha Christie novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd? (5) 30 Mellow Gold, Odelay and Modern Guilt were all hit albums recorded by which American musician, singersongwriter, and multi-instrumentalist? (4) 31 Which rock band's album titles included Outlandos d'Amour, Reggatta de Blanc

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Quiz Word

and Zenyattà Mondatta? (6) 32 According to Edward Lear's nonsense poem The Owl and the Pussycat, what was the colour of the beautiful boat that

the characters went to sea in? (3,5) Down 1 Which Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by gui-

tar and castanets, shares its name with a short jacket? (6) 2 What is the name of the subgenre of house music that emphasises a repetitive, hypnotic and trance-like style, often with samples or spoken lines rather than sung lyrics? (4) 3 Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson were the principal characters in which 1978 musical film? (6) 4 Television drama series about the daily lives and problems of a group of people who live in a particular place are often referred to as '(what) operas'? (4) 5 Which 1971 multi-million selling album by singer-songwriter Carole King features the songs It's Too Late, You've Got a Friend and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman? (8) 6 Recording artist Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is better known as Lady (Who)? (4) 7 What was the title of the Abba song that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest? (8) 14/17 Which actor played James Bond in Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes

Only, Octopussy and A View to a Kill? (5,5) 15 The second in the Carry On series of films, released in 1959, was entitled Carry On (What)? (5) 17 See 14 19 According to her 1964 hit single, what was the name of Millie's My Boy? (8) 20 The game show Give Us a Clue was a television version of which word guessing game? (8) 24 With which musical instrument would you principally associate both Les Paul and Chet Atkins? (6) 25 In the US this type of worker is referred to as a 'longshoreman', what would he be known as in the UK? (6) 27 In music, what name is given to an elaborate song for solo voice? (4) 29 Which 2009 comedy film consisting of numerous sketches and parodies, stars Linda Blair as Jamie, Colleen Camp as Young Lady, Julia Duffy as Marjorie and Erika Eleniak as Brook? (4) 30 Voiced by actress Nancy Cartwright, what is the first name of Homer and Marge Simpson's son? (4)

SALLY’S SIMPLE SPANISH

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

GENERAL QUIZ

ANSWERS: 1. The Platters 2. 1977 3. Red Polka dot 4. Watergate 5. Charles Bronson 6. Olympic Airways 7. Pete Sampras 8. Bobby Charlton 9. 7 Times 10. Invincible 11. L. S. Lowrie 12. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Last Week’s Solutions Code Cracker Last weeks Quiz Wordsolution Across: 1 Tich, 3 Beeb, 6 Tacit, 10 Minstrels, 11 Yeats, 12 Sparrow, 13 Outlaws, 14 Oval, 16 Pincer, 18/25D Rio Bravo, 21 Eat, 22 Answer, 23 Aled, 25 Burbank, 29 Agave, 30 Vancouver, 31 Ochre, 32 Neon, 33 Kris. Down: 1 Tombstone, 2 Conga, 4 Edelweiss, 5 Basso, 6 Toy Story, 7 Chaparral, 8 Tusks, 9 Starr, 15 Aftermath, 17 Crescendo, 19 Order arms, 20 Japanese, 24 Ascot, 26/27 Kevin Costner, 28 Never.

manillar

bombadeaire

neumatico

cabledefreno

pedal

cadena

portabotellas

cambiodemarchas

radio

freno

reflector

guardabarros

sillin

horquilla

valvula

llanta

velocidades

luz Empareja estas palabras para animales - Match the Spanish and English animal words You will find the answers at the bottom of the quiz. 1.barra, 2.bomba de aire,

16.reflector, 17.sillin, 18.valvula,

j.handlebars, k.reflector,

3.cable de freno, 4.cadena,

19.velocidades.

l.crossbar, m.tyre, n.brake cable, o.chain, p.fork, q.wheel, r.spoke,

5.cambio de marchas, 6.freno, 7.guardabarros, 8.horquilla,

a.water bottle clip, b.brake,

9.llanta, 10.luz, 11.manillar,

c.tyre valve, d.pedal,

12.neumatico, 13.pedal,

e.mud guard, f.saddle, g.pump,

14.portabotellas, 15.radio,

h.gears, i.gear change,

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Quizword

s.light Answers: 1l, 2g, 3n, 4o, 5i, 6b, 7e, 8p, 9q, 10s, 11j, 12m, 13d, 14a, 15r, 16k, 17f, 18c, 19h.

1. Who Was the First African American Group To Reach No.1 In the Singles Charts? 2. In Which Year Was The Very First Star Wars Film Released? 3. While riding in the Tour de France what colour jersey did Hill Climber wear? 4. What Is The Name Of The Scandal That Caused Former US President Richard Nixon To Resign? 5. Which Actor Was One Of The Magnificent Seven & Also One Of The Dirty Dozen? 6. What Is The National Airline Of Greece? 7. Which Tennis Player Won Their 5 th Wimbledon Title In 1998? 8. As at August 2004, who is England's all time top goal scorer? 9. How Many Times Do Entrants Hurdle The Water Jump In The Steeplechase? 10. hat Was The Title Of The Album Released By Michael Jackson In 2001? 11. Who said "All the world's art ain't worth a good potato pie"? 12. Who Created The Characters Of Professor Moriarty & Dr Watson?

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Friday, September 21, 2012

TRELI ON THE TELLY with ALEX TRELINSKI UK daytime TV really is second-rate fodder, yet there was a time when it was actually very good, especially on ITV. Yet ironically, with the BBC having to make cuts, we might get some improvements. To save some dosh, BBC2 will scrap all their endless makeover and antique shows, replacing them with the best evening documentaries and series from BBC 2 and BBC 4, mixed in with news and sport. Hooray, I say to that, as a lot of the daytime offerings from the main channels make you hanker for the old days. Do you remember the test card (with some great tunes), a Welsh lunchtime programme, Watch with Mother, plus endless hours of racing and cricket? That’s all we had until it all changed in 1971. By that stage, I had become an

A touch of the good old days

expert in Lester Piggott and how to bowl a googly, as well as saying good afternoon in Welsh! Before 1971, the government, under the Postmaster General, decided the number of hours that the BBC and ITV could broadcast! This bit of dictatorship meant that British TV could rarely run past midnight, and on most weekdays, daytime mainly featured schools and sports material, or just the test card. So, the choice was down to the TV companies. If, as in some parts of the UK in the late fifties and early sixties, you chose to broadcast on a weekday daytime, your daily quota would go over if you carried on past 11pm. So a lot of the ITV regions scrapped their lunchtime shows, just so they could carry on close to midnight, whilst the BBC was

Horoscopes Aries March 21 - April 19 An 'All You Can Eat' breakfast from your childhood is likely to come back to haunt you this week in the form of a moment of violent vomiting. Meals with tomatoes in them are well starred, however avoid onions grown in the Northern hemisphere as they have been adversely affected by a disagreement between Jupiter and Mercury.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 What Psychological-Geologists refer to as a life enhancing 'earthquake' of the soul, will lead on to you discovering a talent for finding truffles in the French wilderness using just your nose. Your use of someone else's porn will increase to unsustainably high levels around the 23rd. Try not to pin your hopes on a fantasy scenario involving an orange bikini and a 6ft tall rabbit.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 A chance encounter with an Englebert Humperdink impersonator will conveniently provide you with an answer to a crossword puzzle around 24th. A person will make a blatant sexual advance to you after 27th which should be roundly rejected after a period of 'checking out the goods'.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 Soon even your most violent critics will be forced to applaud your tenacity as your fortune moves up a gear and you see problems getting smaller in the proverbial rearview mirror in your planet enhanced life. This week your destiny will be affected by an old book with a picture of a fisherman on the cover who looks like Jay Leno.

often shutting down before 11pm until the mid-60s. There’s no doubt that the quota was imposed to unfairly level the playing field in favour of the BBC, who would have been unable to compete with the ITV companies, had they decided to broadcast all day, as some wanted to. In 1970 a new Tory government scrapped the position of Postmaster General and replaced it with the Ministry

for Post and Telecommunications, with the ex-athlete Chris Chataway as the boss. Only two years earlier he was anchoring ITV’s coverage of the 1968 Mexico Olympics, and on taking office he announced the scrapping of the TV quota from 1971. As ITN’s first newscaster in 1955, there’s no doubt Chataway was sympathetic towards ITV’s demands, but the regulations were clearly nonsensical.

followed by women’s magazines, documentaries, and then repeats of popular evening dramas at around 3.25pm. It was a varied and entertaining line-up, which showed ITV at its very best. Your mind can play tricks with you, but having looked at many an old programme schedule, I can safely vouch for the quality of daytime TV The response from the being miles better 40 years broadcasters was completely ago compared to what we different. BBC1 did virtually get today. With the exception nothing new, barring a of This Morning, I’d junk the lunchtime programme from rest of the ITV1 schedule and the foyer of their new get some drama and panel Midlands HQ at Pebble Mill shows on. American TV does in Birmingham. Pebble Mill at it well with some great soaps One was a cracking show, and games, so why is ITV but that was the full extent of unable to copy the same forwhat the Beeb came up with, mula? Perhaps the changes for whilst ITV went totally for the the BBC channels might just jugular. They launched a full kick-start a daytime revival schedule from noon (after across the board, though I’m the schools programmes) not holding my breath yet. with pre-school kids’ fun like Thank heavens for the 24Rainbow and Pipkins fol- hour news channels and all lowed at 12.40 by ITN’s First the sport, but it shouldn’t Report presented by Robert have to be this way. Kee. At 1pm there were Incidentally, if you speak entertainment programmes Spanish, check out TVE’s La including Terry Wogan’s first 1 or La 2 channels. They ever UK TV outing called seem to manage a very balLunchtime with Wogan. Then anced daytime schedule that there was drama like is vastly superior to what the Emmerdale Farm, Crown BBC or ITV can offer at the Court and General Hospital, moment.

By Pandora Leo July 23 - August 22 The warrior planet of Mars is on friendly terms (at last) with both Jupiter and all but one of its moons, which looks guaranteed to mean any of your horse racing non-cash gambles are assured success, especially the 50-1 or above kind. This week your destiny will be affected by a small yappy type dog with a large tongue.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 This week your driving skills will remind Venus of its younger, freer, less responsible days. Watch your left mirror at all times and, when reversing, ensure slow moving pensioners are given enough time to walk (or roll, or scoot) slowly past. A fractious week for sky diving and knitting in any of its forms.

Libra September 23 - October 22 A kindly soul will provide a reason for a holiday in the first two days of the week, however try not to indulge in binge drinking which could lead to a case of mistaken identity when wearing fake plastic breasts. This week destiny will laugh in the face of the crumpled nose.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 A serious conjunction around the 13th bodes ill for seafood in all of its forms (particularly boiled or barbecued - but do not underestimate the problems associated with the live and splashy ones either). The term 'none of your business' will be well used at times.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 Your close encounter with Mars (which came close to Earth towards the end of last month in an attempt to give you a friendly wink) will continue to affect your bathing patterns. Showering and bathing should be limited to the briefest of splashes until 25th, after which time you normal bathing pattern may be resumed.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Your fortune is being increasingly influenced from Baghdad by a mysterious, revolving globe which this week will fall off its axis. The moment this happens it will feel to you as if you have been forcibly removed from a rather nice dream involving nakedness, finding that everyone is actually wearing very thick Russian style clothing.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 Apples, but not peaches or plums, will help stimulate your more optimistic singing voice this week, especially for those being affected by seasonal typhoons. Not much is going to happen this week after a busy year to date. Use this temporary 'nothing-to-do-edness' to clean the car, wash the pet or to bathe old folk or the homeless.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 Cheese in all of its forms will influence you considerably over the coming week and in ways which, at the moment, will seem bizarre. Favour recipes combining tomato and cheese if given the opportunity to choose, but avoid pizzas in all of their forms until after the Tenth planet wobbles slightly.

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Gok Wan hosts a dating game in which single men and women pick one of three strangers to take on a romantic holiday. However, the contestants all have secrets and hidden habits that they must reveal during the course of the game - and as the show goes on, the revelations become increasingly bizarre. In the first edition, the hopefuls with unusual hang-ups include a woman who claims to be a celebrity stalker and a man who enjoys wearing ladies' pyjamas.

00:05 Random Acts 00:10 999: What's Your Emergency? 01:10 Fatal Flight 447: Chaos in the Cockpit 02:10 Lost Children 03:05 A Tale of Two Chinas 03:30 Dispatches 04:00 You Deserve This House 04:55 Deal or No Deal 05:50 Countdown 06:35 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 07:00 The Treacle People 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 The Hoobs 08:00 Freshly Squeezed 08:30 According to Jim 08:55 Everybody Loves Raymond 09:20 Frasier 09:50 Come Dine with Me 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Undercover Boss USA 14:00 The Kitchen Pharmacy 14:15 Born Free 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 Baggage 22:00 The Million Pound Drop Live 23:00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man

00:00 Dallas 00:55 Inside Hollywood 01:00 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 09:35 Roary the Racing Car 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 World's Toughest Trucker 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:15 CSI: Miami 16:15 The Elizabeth Smart Story 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 Being Liverpool 23:00 The Dead Pool

The Courier Saturday TV

September 22

00:05 Come Fly with Me 00:35 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws 00:45 EastEnders 02:35 Weatherview 02:40 The Hairy Bikers' Bakeation 03:40 Rip Off Britain 04:25 Celebrity MasterChef 04:55 Click 05:00 BBC News 05:30 On the Road With 06:00 BBC News 07:00 Breakfast 11:00 Saturday Kitchen Live 12:30 Lorraine's Fast, Fresh and Easy Food 13:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 13:15 Football Focus 14:00 Formula One 16:30 Cycling 17:30 Final Score 18:30 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 18:50 A Question of Sport 19:30 Total Wipeout 20:30 Doctor Who 21:15 The National Lottery: Secret Fortune 22:10 Casualty 23:00 BBC News; Weather 23:20 National Lottery Update

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Weather Later with Jools Holland Where the Truth Lies BBC News The Week in Parliament BBC News Click Close

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Zigby Louie Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane Dipdap Rastamouse Roar Project Parent The Scooby-Doo Show Dennis and Gnasher The Slammer 12 Again Sorry, I've Got No Head Cop School Splatalot Deadly 60 Bites Prank Patrol Diddy Movies MOTD Kickabout First Daughter The Ipcress File Escape to the Country Put Your Money Where Your Is Wartime Farm Antiques Road Trip Flog It! Dad's Army This World QI XL The Thick of It Clinton

02:10 ITV News Headlines 04:00 Columbo: Make Me a Perfect Murder 05:40 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 CITV 10:25 ITV News 10:30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 11:25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 12:20 The X Factor 13:15 ITV News and Weather 13:24 Meridian Weather 13:25 All Star Family Fortunes 14:05 Murder, She Wrote 15:10 Every Which Way but Loose 17:15 Bean 18:55 Meridian News and Weather 19:10 ITV News and Weather 19:25 New You've Been Framed! 19:55 Fool Britannia 20:25 Red or Black? 21:10 The X Factor 22:40 Red or Black? 23:25 The Jonathan Ross Show

PREDATOR Science-fiction action thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. A rescue mission deep in the Central American jungle turns into a fight for survival as a crack commando unit, led by Major "Dutch" Schaeffer, comes up against an unseen enemy - a predator able to resist the most up-to-date weaponry and kill with relentless efficiency.

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Rude Tube Friday Night Dinner Celebrity Bedlam Random Acts My Name Is Earl Napoleon Dynamite Allen Gregory Daddy The Million Pound Drop Live St Elsewhere Deal or No Deal Countdown British GT Championship The Grid Strathclyde Park Triathlon The Morning Line Clement Marfo & the Frontline: iTunes Festival 2012 Style Studio New Girl Revenge Suburgatory The Big Bang Theory The Simpsons Channel 4 Racing Come Dine with Me: Ireland Channel 4 News 4thought.tv Baggage Comedy World Cup The Million Pound Drop Live Predator

00:50 Inside Hollywood 01:05 SuperCasino 05:00 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 07:25 The Mr Men Show 07:40 Castle Farm 07:45 Abby's Flying Fairy School 07:55 Roobarb and Custard Too 08:00 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:15 Play! 08:25 Noddy in Toyland 08:45 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Little Princess 09:05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky 09:25 Angelina Ballerina 09:45 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 12:05 Looney Tunes 12:15 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers 13:15 Captain Horatio Hornblower 15:35 The Adventures of Robin Hood 17:40 5 News Weekend 17:45 Battle of the Bulge 20:40 Maverick 23:00 CSI: Miami 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

The Courier Sunday TV

September 23

00:40 The Football League Show 01:55 Weatherview 02:00 BBC News 02:30 Kenyan Sporting Dreams 03:00 BBC News 03:30 Dateline London 04:00 BBC News 04:30 Our World 05:00 BBC News 05:30 Click 06:00 BBC News 06:30 Politics Europe 07:00 Breakfast 08:35 Match of the Day 10:00 The Andrew Marr Show 11:00 Sunday Morning Live 12:00 Sunday Politics 13:10 Formula One 16:20 A Question of Sport 17:00 Points of View 17:15 Songs of Praise 17:50 The Indian Doctor 18:35 Planet Earth Live 19:35 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 20:00 Fake or Fortune? 21:00 Countryfile 22:00 Andrew Marr's History of the World 23:00 BBC News; Regional News and Weather 23:25 Match of the Day 2

00:25 Primary Colors 02:35 Curse of the Crimson Altar

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Close Zigby Louie Little Robots 64 Zoo Lane Dipdap Rastamouse Roar Deadly Art Copycats Paradise Cafe Wingin' It 12 Again Junior Bake Off Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Weather for the Week Ahead The Great British Bake Off Seven Years in Tibet Escape to the Country Cycling Rugby League Great Barrier Reef Top Gear Vikings Dragons' Den Mock the Week Good

00:25 ITV News and Weather 00:39 Meridian Weather 00:40 Take Me Out 01:40 ITV News Headlines 03:40 In Plain Sight 04:30 ITV Nightscreen 06:30 ITV Morning News 07:00 CITV 10:25 ITV News 10:30 House Gift 11:25 There's No Taste Like Home 12:30 The Hungry Sailors 13:30 ITV News and Weather 13:34 Meridian Weather 13:35 The Unforgettable 14:05 The X Factor 15:35 Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012 16:35 The Home of Fabulous Cakes 17:30 Downton Abbey 19:00 Meridian News and Weather 19:15 ITV News and Weather 19:30 The Chase 20:30 The X Factor 22:00 Downton Abbey 23:05 ITV News and Weather 23:19 Meridian Weather 23:20 William & Kate: The South Seas Tour

KEVIN MCCLOUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAN MADE HOME

The Grand Designs presenter builds a mobile cabin from scratch, aiming to create a retreat where he can escape the rat race. Joined by a team of friends and experts at the plot in rural Somerset, he plans to rely almost entirely on recycled materials, and begins by constructing the shell from two ancient oaks. He also tries to make biodiesel to fuel a lamp and experiments with a Wild West-style technique of splitting logs using gunpowder.

01:55 Kaminey 04:15 Journey Through the Night 04:25 Hollyoaks 06:30 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard 06:55 The Treacle People 07:05 Sali Mali 07:10 The Hoobs 07:35 Ironman Triathlon 08:05 Freesports on 4 08:30 The Jenson Button Trust Triathlon 09:00 Will & Grace 09:25 Will & Grace 09:55 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Sunday Brunch 13:30 The Big Bang Theory 14:00 The Big Bang Theory 14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 The Simpsons 15:30 Deal or No Deal 16:30 Come Dine with Me 17:30 Journey to the Center of the Earth 19:20 Channel 4 News 19:50 4thought.tv 19:55 The Political Slot 20:00 Jimmy and the Whale Whisperer 21:00 Kevin McCloud's Man Made Home 22:00 Big Fat Quiz of the 90s 23:35 Hitman

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 08:10 Bananas in Pyjamas 08:25 Play! 08:35 Noddy in Toyland 08:45 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 08:55 Funky Town 09:00 Little Princess 09:10 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 Cowboy Builders 13:05 World's 14:05 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 16:05 Groundhog Day 18:10 Monsters, Inc 20:05 Wills and Kate: Baby Fever 21:05 5 News Weekend 21:10 Judge Dredd 23:00 Tears of the Sun

The Courier Monday TV

September 24

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In with the Flynns Charlie & Boots Weatherview Holby City Good Cop BBC World News HARDtalk BBC News World Business Report BBC News Breakfast Rip Off Britain Homes Under the Hammer BBC News; Weather 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 Leon Alesha's Street Dance Stars Sam & Mark's Big Wind Up Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather Party Political Broadcast The One Show BBC News; Regional News EastEnders Panorama New Tricks BBC News Regional News and Weather Citizen Khan

01:00 The Night Listener 02:15 Newsday 02:30 Hillsborough: The Fight for Justice 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 BBC World News 05:05 Close 07:00 Zigby 07:10 Louie 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane

07:40 Chuggington 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 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 I Can Cook 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 Conference Special 14:00 My Life in Books 14:30 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:10 Weakest Link 15:55 Wanted Down Under 16:40 Helicopter Heroes 17:25 Flog It! 18:10 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 18:55 Party Political Broadcast 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 How We Won the War 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 University Challenge 21:30 Nigellissima 22:00 Masters of Money 23:00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 23:30 Newsnight 23:30 Weather

00:15 Premiership Rugby Union 01:10 ITV News Headlines 03:10 Golden Balls 04:00 Motorsport UK 04:50 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 19:25 Party Political Broadcast: Liberal Democrats 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 Fearless

CLASSIC CAR RESCUE Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione scour scrapheaps, wastelands and backyards to find classic cars in need of restoration. As well as locating the parts that can bring the vintage wrecks back to life, they learn about the stories behind the machines and reveal why they occupy an important place in automotive history. The duo begin by working on a Jaguar E-type, a sports car that set new standards in design and performance during the 1960s. The programme also features a chance for viewers to win the restored car.

01:25 Stalked 01:55 American Football Live 05:45 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 05:50 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 06:05 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind 06:10 Deal or No Deal 07:05 Sali Mali 07:10 The Treacle People 07:20 The Hoobs 08:10 Freshly Squeezed 08:40 According to Jim 09:05 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:05 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News 13:05 Simply Italian 13:35 Come Dine with Me 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 20:50 4thought.tv 21:00 Dispatches 21:30 Food Unwrapped 22:00 999: What's Your Emergency? 23:00 Rude Tube

01:00 The True Story 01:55 SuperCasino 05:00 The FBI Files 05:50 County Secrets 06:00 Hana's Helpline 06:10 The Milkshake! Show 06:35 Thomas & Friends 06:45 Roary the Racing Car 07:00 Thomas & Friends 07:10 The WotWots 07:20 City of Friends 07:30 Jelly Jamm 07:45 Peppa Pig 07:50 Big School 08:00 Little Princess 08:10 Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 08:20 The Mr Men Show 08:35 Thomas & Friends 08:45 Make Way for Noddy 09:00 Fifi and the Flowertots 09:15 Peppa Pig 09:25 Peppa Pig 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Milkshake! Monkey 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Big Body Squad 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 World's Toughest Trucker 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 Monkey Life 15:50 Looney Tunes 15:55 Looney Tunes 16:05 Mary Higgins Clark's Lucky Day 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Being Liverpool 21:00 Classic Car Rescue 22:00 Cowboy Builders 23:00 Heartbreak Ridge

The Courier Tuesday TV

September 25

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Gavin & Stacey The Lock Up Mississippi Burning Weatherview Dig WW2 with Dan Snow Rip Off Britain Celebrity MasterChef 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 Leon Alesha's Street Dance Stars Trade Your Way to the USA Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show EastEnders Holby City The Paradise BBC News Regional News and Weather The Lock Up

07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Chuggington 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 08:30 Arthur 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 I Can Cook 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 Conference Special 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 How We Won the War 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 The Great British Bake Off 22:00 Vikings 23:00 Later Live - with Jools Holland 23:30 Newsnight

01:30 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 The Martin Lewis Money Show 21:00 Midsomer Murders 23:00 ITV News at Ten and Weather 23:30 Meridian Tonight and Weather 23:35 The Break-Up

THE PARADISE 00:20 Today at Conference 00:50 Dragons' Den 01:50 Richard Hammond's Crash Course 02:35 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer 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 Materials 06:00 Schools 07:00 Zigby 07:10 Louie

New series. Country girl Denise Lovett arrives in a booming Victorian city to work at her uncle's drapery shop, only to discover it is close to collapse following the opening of a nearby department store. Struggling to make ends meet, she takes up a job in the bigger business, and soon falls in love with its grand trappings - as well as its owner, the ambitious John Moray.

00:05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man 01:10 Random Acts 01:15 Shameless 02:10 The Good Wife 02:50 Charlie's Angels 03:35 The Hot Rock 05:15 Gone Fishing 05:30 Deal or No Deal 06:25 Countdown 07:10 Sali Mali 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 10:30 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary 13:05 Simply Italian 13:35 Come Dine with Me 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 The Boy Who Can't Forget 23:00 Shameless

01:35 Lost Heroes of World War One 02:00 SuperCasino 05:00 Nick's Quest 05:25 House Doctor 05:50 Michaela's Wild Challenge 06:10 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 09:30 Roary the Racing Car 09:40 Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures 09:45 Bananas in Pyjamas 09:55 Milkshake! Monkey 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Celebrity Wedding Planner 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 World's Toughest Trucker 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 Monkey Life 15:50 Looney Tunes 16:10 Secrets of an Undercover Wife 18:00 5 News at 5 18:30 Neighbours 19:00 Home and Away 19:30 5 News at 6.30 20:00 Heroes of the Skies 21:00 Revealed 22:00 Person of Interest 23:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 23:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

The Courier Wednesday TV

September 26

00:15 Citizen Khan 00:45 Confetti 02:20 Weatherview 02:25 Watchdog 03:25 A Year in the Wild 04:25 Rip Off Britain 05:10 Celebrity MasterChef 05:40 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 15:45 Nigel Slater's Simple Suppers 16:05 Horrible Histories 16:35 Lockie Leonard 16:55 Leon 17:00 Alesha's Street Dance Stars 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 Not Going Out

00:20 00:50 Work 01:50 02:00 02:30 03:00 03:30 03:45 04:00 04:30 04:45 05:00 06:00 07:00

Today at Conference The Choir: Sing While You HARDtalk Newsday ABC World News BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today BBC World News Asia Business Report Sport Today Schools Spark Zigby

07:10 Louie 07:20 Little Robots 07:30 64 Zoo Lane 07:40 Chuggington 07:50 Rastamouse 08:00 Escape from Scorpion Island 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 I Can Cook 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 Conference Special 14:00 See Hear 14:30 My Life in Books 15:00 To Buy or Not to Buy 15:30 Daily Politics Conference Special 17:30 Flog It! 18:15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 19:00 Eggheads 19:30 How We Won the War 20:00 Antiques Road Trip 21:00 Antiques to the Rescue 22:00 Dead Good Job 23:00 The Culture Show 23:30 Newsnight

01:30 Jackpot247 04:00 Golden Balls 04:50 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 Exposure

DRUGS LIVE: THE ECSTASY TRIAL

Jon Snow and Christian Jessen present the first of a two-part study into the Class A drug's effects on the brain, as volunteers including actor Keith Allen and novelist Lionel Shriver take MDMA - Ecstasy in its pure form. Scientists David Nutt and Val Curran explore the short- and long-term consequences for users and the potential side-effects.

00:05 Comedy World Cup 01:10 Random Acts 01:15 Poker 02:15 KOTV Boxing Weekly 02:40 Sailing 03:05 International Volleyball 04:00 The Grid 04:25 British GT Championship 04:55 Ironman Triathlon 05:20 The Jenson Button Trust Triathlon 05:50 Freesports on 4 06:15 Strathclyde Park Triathlon 07:10 Sali Mali 07:15 The Hoobs 08:05 Freshly Squeezed 08:35 According to Jim 09:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00 Frasier 11:00 Undercover Boss USA 12:00 The Renovation Game 13:00 Channel 4 News Midday 13:05 Simply Italian 13:35 Come Dine with Me 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 Drugs Live: The Ecstasy Trial

00:55 CSI: Miami 01:50 SuperCasino 05:00 Nick's Quest 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 09:55 Milkshake! Monkey 10:00 Abby's Flying Fairy School 10:15 The Wright Stuff 12:10 Celebrity Wedding Planner 13:10 5 News Lunchtime 13:15 World's Toughest Trucker 14:15 Home and Away 14:45 Neighbours 15:20 Monkey Life 15:50 Looney Tunes 15:55 Looney Tunes 16:05 Cheating Fate 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

The Courier Thursday TV

September 27

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National Lottery Update The Name of the Rose Weatherview See Hear The Tube Celebrity MasterChef BBC World News Panorama 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 Leon Alesha's Street Dance Stars Roy Newsround Pointless BBC News Weather The One Show EastEnders Waterloo Road Crimewatch BBC News Regional News and Weather Crimewatch Update Question Time

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Friday, September 21, 2012 LOMAS del RAME Villa, Large 2-3 Bedroom 3rd Bedroom could be dining room or OFFICE 500€/mth Large garden area Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) LOS ALCAZARES HUGE 4 bedroom 3 bathroom Front and Rear Patio.AIRCON. Games Room Garage 700€/mth Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) EL CARMOLI 3 Bedroom Townhouses from 500€/mth Stunning Views. Lovely beach. Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) SANTIAGO DE LA RIBERA SOUTH FACING 3 Bedroom Villa with Garage. 600€/mth* Other available from 500/mth Tiptop Villa Care Linda 667848582 (83) Ref 33, Ground floor spacious 2 bedroom apartment, located in Torre la Mata. Close to all amenities and beach. 3 month rental €300pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

Ref: 104, 2 Bedroom apartment in Torrevieja, (near gypsy lane), small balcony, near all amenities and Friday market. €350pcm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 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.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE Comprehensive cover for house and contents with CASER Seguros - excellent 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 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 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 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

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Balsares is opposite Gran Alacant where the proposed golf course is now being started so this property will virtually be on the golf course, it is an investment not to be missed. The property is on a small gated urbanisation of 18 houses with private underground parking for 2 cars and direct access to the house, communal pool and toilets/changing rooms etc. The house is brand new and consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge with working fire place, large kitchen 12 m2, large galleria/ utility room, bedroom balcony and front tiled terrace. This property also has a converted under build for an extra lounge or bedroom. ref K52 €198,000 Tel 680333242 Ref: 521, €105,000. This comfortable bungalow is located in San Luis with a new roof and solarium tiles. It is close to supermarkets, bars, restaurants and is on the local bus route. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397

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

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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 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 solari-

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um. 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, 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 bed-

room apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, glazed-in terrace and a large solarium. This property comes with a large communal swimming pool. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Top floor Duplex. Very good price of 108.000 euros for a quick sale. Furnished to a very high standard, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Lounge Diner, Glazed in Porch, Large Roof Top Solarium.

Choice of Communal Pools, Private Parking. Walking distance to all amenities and on the First urbanisation as you enter Gran Alacant. Viewing essential. Ref No. K44. Tel. 627 711 155 Gran Alacant, corner property in Don Pueblo with no expense spared, comprising of 3 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 decoratively tiled bathrooms, very large independent kitchen with galleria. Included in the price are all kitchen appliances such as large fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave to name just a few. There is a huge lounge complete with chimney, plus large fully transformed under build,and small workshop. Front and rear private garden area, secure underground garage, tennis courts, football pitch and communal pools. Ref. K14 €209,00 Tel 680333242 Gran Alacant 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, 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

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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 communal Gardens, Tennis Courts and much more. 125.000 Euros Ref No. K23. Tel. 627 711 155

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Greenside Gossip IVIE DAVIES takes a weekly look at the golf scene - golfdavies@gmail.com WHEN the Ryder Cup commences at Medinah Country Club next week, all the things we associate with the game of golf go out the window. Tour golf is normally played 40 weeks a year as an individual sport, but this three-day team event is going to be filled with tension from start to finish. What was once a routine American victory over the best golfers of Great Britain and Ireland, has turned into a titanic struggle between the United States and Europe. These days two teams of 12 of the world’s best golfers spend three days in a pressure-packed venue. This year, there will be idiots and there will be heroes over the five sessions that make up the Ryder Cup. And for first timers like Keegan Bradley and Nicolas Colsaerts, intimidation may be a factor. Seasoned veterans like Jim Furyk and Phil Mickelson hope to contribute solid weeks, while Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are expected to thrive. The crowds will resemble something you would find during a Man City versus Man United match, Here are five golfers that I think might become heroes of the 2012 Ryder Cup..

SERGIO GARCIA (Europe)

While the Spaniard may have a history of falling short in the majors, his Ryder Cup record is outstanding. Sergio’s first Ryder Cup experience came in 1999, the year he dueled Tiger Woods during the last round

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of the PGA Championship at Medinah. Sporting a 14-6-4 overall record in six Ryder Cups, Garcia has never lost a foursome match and is only behind Lee Westwood in active career points won with 16 points overall. Sergio just loves this event and has been playing well as of late. His win at the Wyndham Championship and a solid finish at The Barclays have propelled him

He has won twice this year on the PGA Tour and just seems to fly under the radar every time he plays. He made the cut at all four majors this year and finished in a tie for fourth at the U.S. Open. This is his first team event ever on this stage, but playing on home soil should settle his nerves. Dufner rarely beats himself, and can secure a couple vital points by being a settling influence on his playing partners. He won't be a pushover for his singles match, either.

LUKE DONALD (Europe)

into the Tour Championship in Atlanta. He seems to be happy with where his game is right now and will be an asset to his team again.

JASON DUFNER (USA)

Dufner is one of four Ryder Cup rookies that American captain Davis Love III has at his disposal.

There does not seem to be a lot of pressure right now on the world’s former No.1 player, and he has to like that. Donald’s signature win on tour came last year at the WGC-Accenture Match Play event. He was 4-1 at the last Ryder Cup, including a 6&5 win over Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker with Lee Westwood in a foursome match. With the spotlight firmly planted on Rory McIlroy, Luke’s steady game will not be under the same media scrutiny. One of the most

If Davis Love can find him the right partner, his steadiness could ensure that he does no worse than a half in any of the four team matches.A younger version of Stricker, Kuchar may be the most important player for the USA. solid players on both the PGA and European Tour, Donald will be more than capable of taking a big point haul this year.

MATT KUCHAR (USA)

This will be the second Ryder Cup for the unflappable Kuchar, and his first in the United States. After taking two points in his first effort, he comes into this year’s event off a very good year. He won The Players in May, had two top 10s in majors this year and was in the top 10 for all three World Golf Championship events. He is about as steady a player as you will ever find. Like Jason Dufner and Steve Stricker, there is not one part of Kuchar’s game that will grab you, but he simply will not beat himself. He will not change his body language and will smile his way through a round.

Son of Seve – a champion start

RECOGNISE the face? It’s Javier Ballesteros, son of the legendary Seve, on his way to winning the Amateur

Madrid Open last weekend. Javier, 22, dedicated the win to his father, who died in May 2011 at the age of 54.

He mentioned that his father always told him that you have to play with what you have got, and that's what he did, He said: “I thought about him a lot during the 18 holes and I dedicate this victory to him and my mother." The young Ballesteros finished the three-round tournament at six under to win by four strokes, coming back from three shots down. His father won five major titles, recorded 50 victories on the European Tour and

transformed European golf. Javier made his first appearance in a professional event at the Peugeot Alps de Barcelona tournament in April and finished tied for 12th after a final round of 68. The Madrid victory will raise the question of whether Javier can replicate his father's success in the sport. He has delayed a decision on turning professional until after he completes his law studies at the city's Complutense University

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influence on the match but at the end of the day I believe Europe will win narrowly (nothing like being patriotic). They also so have a massive amount of experience in their Captain and Vice Captains. It is impossible to think about Jose Maria Olazabal in the Ryder Cup without also thinking about the late Seve Ballesteros.. Their record of 11 wins and only two defeats in 15 games together made them the most formidable pairing in the event's recent history but their contribution went far beyond that. Ballesteros became a captain like no other in 1997, racing around Valderrama on his buggy as though he was being paid by

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Anointed by many as the next chosen one, this year’s Ryder Cup will be a good test to see how the best player in the world can rise to his latest challenge. McIlroy has the same genuine enthusiasm playing that Phil Mickelson generally displays. He also has the game to match that charisma. The expectation for Rory will be to take all five points he is risking. With his exceptional putting, this is a distinct possibility. This will be the first time he is expected to take a true leadership role and the event being in the United States will help him. He will not have to avoid the British tabloid press and talk radio like he would if this was in the United Kingdom. You may consider other players will have a bigger

the mile, his determination to succeed such that he more than once woke assistant Miguel Angel Jimenez up in the middle of the night to discuss his latest plans. Seve (pictured above) will be present somehow. Now Jose Maria Olazabal is in charge and although no longer with us, Ballesteros will certainly not be forgotten during the week at Medinah. SKY SPORTS COVERAGE Thursday Sept 27, Opening Ceremony (22:00 Spanish). Friday Sept 28, Day One Foursomes (13:30 Spanish Time).

Javier Ballesteros

TITTER ON THE TEE A little boy and his grandfather are sitting in the garden when the little boy says, “Grandpa, grandpa, see that little worm over there, I bet I can put him back into his hole.”Grandpa accepts the bet and they agree on £5. “You’ll never be able to do it, lad, the worm is too limp to be pushed back.” The little boy disappears inside and comes back with a can of hairspray. He sprays the worm until it is a stiff as a board and quite easily sticks it back into the hole. “See grandpa, I win the bet.” Grandpa hands over the £5 and says, “I’m just popping into the house, I’ll be with you in a little while.” Sure enough, 10 minutes later he re-appears and hands his grandson another £5. “But Grandpa, you have already paid me,” says the boy. “Ah yes,” smiles Grandpa, “but this is from your Grandma.”

Friday, September 21, 2012

WILL ENGLAND EVER BE WORLD KINGS AGAIN?

‘YOU’VE won it once – now go and do it again!’ Who said that? And when, and why? Well, it was the late, great Alf Ramsay, at Wembley, said to the England team on July 30, 1966 at the end of normal time in the World Cup Final. England had just suffered a last-minute equaliser to leave it level at 2-2 against West Germany, and that stern instruction delivered before extra time was Alf’s message to his men. And go and do it again they did! First Geoff Hurst turned on a sixpence (it was pre-decimal) and crashed his shot down off the crossbar to land just behind the line (oh yes it was, all you Krauts and ‘certain Celts’ – you know who you are). Then, to cap it all, the same man gloriously launched himself into English immortality as the first and only player ever to have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. Bobby Moore - once more, ha ha - clipped the ball forward for our Geoff to collect it, and somehow run half the length of the pitch before cracking it in at the near post to finally end Germany’s stubborn resistance and confirm England’s only ever World Cup victory. * Question: ‘They think it’s all over – it is now!’ Who said that? Yes sir, Alfred Ramsay, 1966 and all that have a lot to answer for in our country since that glorious summer’s day. You see, ever since Alf (he was knighted in 1967) pulled off what he had previously, outrageously predicted, a talented

ERE in paradise, en Espana, Barcelona are setting the pace in La Liga with maximum points, four wins from four. Yes, but – no, but - guess who’s top of the Spanish second division, 2A - and going one better than Barca? Well, Elche, actually, our best local team, but then you knew that, didn’t you? The Illicitanos have 15 points from their first five games, their best start to a season for 60 years. Elche are now indisputedly top of the league, two points clear of secondplaced Villarreal. Watch this space...

few managerial souls have jumped on the England merry-goround and tried, manfully in some cases to repeat the trick, but all have failed. Were we a tad fortunate in 1966? When you think about it, there were certain advantages in the tournament England enjoyed: we were allowed to play all our games on our home ground, Wembley, which helped, and no other country has been allowed to do that since. It wasn’t easy: we struggled at first to qualify in our group, stuttering 0 – 0 against Uruguay, then more convincingly beating Mexico 2 -0 (remember that

Bobby Charlton rocket? One of his trademarks – I do) and France by the same score. And so into the quarter finals. There the mean Argentinians shot ‘emselves nicely in the foot when their hard-man captain Rattin controversially got himself sent off and new boy Hurst scored to put England into the semifinals. There we put paid to a good Portugal side, top tournament scorer Eusebio and all, winning 2 – 1 with a brace from wor Bobby (Charlton again, not Moore, he was captaining and marshalling the defence magnificently, as usual, alongside our kid, Jackie Charlton). This massive win took us on to that epic final against the Germans, bringing our nations together in a long series of close matches, it has to said with them usually emerging as the winners – but not on that great day! Four years later, playing in the white-hot heat of Mexico, an England team that was probably better than the 1966 one, led – guess who – yes, Germany of course, 2 – 0. It was the quarter-finals and everything was going well. Then Alf uncharacteristically made a big mistake and pulled Bobby Charlton off. The great Franz Beckenbauer, playing with one arm in a sling ( it wouldn’t happen today) thought it was Christmas, as he had been hanging back to pick up Charlton to thwart his dangerous runs. ‘The Kaiser’ moved forward, and somehow, unbelievably England lost 3 - 2 after extra time (again), to exact a perfectly cruel revenge for that Wembley defeat in 1966. After a few more thwarted attempts over the years, the nearest we got to winning the World Cup again was the infamous ‘Gazza’ semi-final in Italy - against you-know-

Red sails in the sun set THE unmistakable bright red sails of Shoestring Mirror took the honours on the first day of the SAMM Autumn Race Series. The race took place on a sunny but relatively windless morning on the Mar Menor. The nine boats competing included the one brought over by Mike Woods of Disability UK, which he raced with Tony Jones. The Shoestring Group had three

Tug Wilson and Peter Cadwell

Boat 1: Shoestring Mirror 2: Weta 15 3: Weta 14 4: Martin 5: Sailfish Sirocco 6: Shoestring Uno 7: Shoestring Tres 8: Balaton Conny DNF: Sailfish Mistral

boats sailing, one being the victorious new Mirror. The Balaton Group raced all their three boats and The Weta Group had their two Wetas racing. In an east-north-easterly breeze of between seven and 10 knots, the corrected times showed only three seconds between Weta 14 and the Martin, and just eight seconds between Sailfish Sorocco and Shoestring Uno. Helm Crew Tug Wilson Peter Cadwell Edd Penning Janice Penning Brian Murray Linda Coates Tony Jones Mike Woods Vernon O'Byrne Julian Pering Bob Blinhorn A.Butler, V.Preston, D. Squires John Down Anne-Marie Tasney Mick Burgess Chris Owen Robert Cheshire Marianne Elias, Andy Kaluza

who, as usual - in 1990. Then another good England side went behind early as an innocent Deutschland free kick hit Paul Parker’s heel, looped over Peter Shilton and we trailed for most of the match. Gazza was bawling at having been booked, meaning he would miss the final if we…. Gary Lineker remains one of my all time heroes, as late in the second half the ball came over low from the right: England’s second greatest goalscorer trapped it, changed feet and coolly slotted home a glorious equaliser. I’ve never wanted an England goal more, and MOTD’s Gary supplied it. Remember that, you youngsters, when you see him on a Saturday night – he should be knighted for that goal alone. Having equalised at last, at the end of extra time it was still 1 – 1 and poor old Stuart Pearce, my Forest’s captain, missed his penalty and then so did Chris Waddle – and as Des Lynham ruefully observed: ‘They did us again…’. Since then Germany have repeated their trick several times as England stutter on with more false dawns, and now that nice gentleman Roy Hodgson becomes the latest (FA acceptable) contender to emulate the great man of 1966. Hey Alf, - sorry, that’s Sir Alf to you, John you peasant you left a lot to live up to; you spoilt us, didn’t you? From a twisted logic based on Alf’s showing us that as we had won it once we could do it again, we have believed ever since that we can win it again – erm - except we never have. Sir Alf, you’ve got a lot to answer for! * Kenneth Wolstenholme, BBC’s match commentator.

Trouble at the treble

CD Montesinos 4 Deportivo Orihuela 3 THE first match of the season brought victory for CD Montesinos in front of a near 200 crowd. But after dominating the first 60 minutes and taking a 4-1 lead, a stupid second yellow card for hat-trick man Victor almost cost his side dear. Monty controlled the first half and took a lead through debutant Victor, signed from FC Torrevieja. He and his team mates could have scored a hatful of goals, but poor finishing and good goalkeeping kept the scoreline even. After the visitors equalised from the penalty spot, Monty took the lead again before half time when Victor scored again. The second half started with the home side still

well in control and it was no surprise when Victor completed his hat-trick, this time direct from a free kick. Then Edu (last season´s top scorer) notched his first goal of the season to make it 4-1 - a scoreline that actually flattered the visitors. But when the hero turned into a zero and picked up his second yellow card, the team fell apart, and allowed Orihuela to score two goals to leave Monty hanging on for a narrow victory. So three points to start the campaign, but Montesinos must improve, especially at the back where the defensive frailties were all too evident. The red card picked up by Victor, a player who should know better having played at a much higher level, did not do the team any favours. His workload shows that he can certainly do it at this level and for this club. Nut he is no good to anybody watching the game from the stands as he will have to next week.

Friday, September 21, 2012

MAIN UNITED!

Fergie’s dread Devils are still the team to beat John McGregor reports

IN one of the big clashes of the season, Manchester United meet arguably their biggest rivals Liverpool on Sunday - themselves in the middle of a huge identity crisis with their American owners. You have to fancy United, especially after last week’s mauling of wayward Wigan. But rest assured, even directionally confused, Liverpool will be doing their damnedest to derail their rivals from just down the East Lancs Road. Half-past high noon is kickoff in England, one-thirty en

Espana. I haven’t to date mentioned the damned United – Manchester that is, not Leeds. It seems to me these days if you want to win the Premiership, you’ve got to beat the Red Devils – and it took everything Man City possess to wrest the title away from their neighbours and bitter rivals so dramatically on May 13. And then it was only by the thread of goal difference (see below, Alex). Like many others I was caught up with the grief of the Munich air disaster in 1958 which wiped out eight of the United first team, the famous Busby Babes who were the cream of English football. I wouldn’t today describe myself as a fan, but I have enormous respect for the establishment they have come to represent. I have one topical gripe, though – what the Sam Kydd happened with Berbatov? The man is class, he almost always seems to score (when selected) and yet United rarely played him last season. At times they just

did not seem to know which is their best attack, Wayne Rooney apart. I suppose Van the Man’s arrival finally pressed the exit button for Berbatov, so off he went to Fulham and promptly scored two on Saturday – hope you were watching Alex! Dominant Dimitar might’ve done you some good last season when you dropped a few points in games you could/should have won, and then…oh, forget it, good luck to City, after all those years they deserved it, bless ‘um. BTW, I’m not a Corrie fan – honest - but these days doesn’t thinning Berbatov look just like follicly-chalQUICK QUOTE CORNER: It’s my intention to regularly stick an imaginary microphone in front of ‘real’ football supporters of various teams and ask them for an accurate synopsis of their team’s current performance. I’ll start with this gem from a Liverpool fan? “There are too many nancy-boys in the team at the moment.’’ Pressed to elaborate on numbers, he went on: “About eight or nine of the present team – and that includes Suarez.’ So you Scousers, what do you think? lenged Steve McDonald? Should’ve had a word with ‘Herr’ Rooney before he left! League leaders Chelsea struggled goallessly with QPR in the non-shaking hands fiasco. Are they losing their edge? Stoke’s Saturday visit should tell us, they held Man City last week with Crouchie’s handy goal. It’ll be interesting to see if that great goalscorer Michael Owen is finally past his sell-by date - it certainly looked like it at United, no? (*Question: where does Owen come in the list of greatest England goalscorers, and with how many? )

In a later super Sunday cracker, Arsene’s exciting new wunderkinders take on the new champions at the Etihad stadium. Watch out City, the Arsenal are looking good! The solitary goal that Southampton scored, when already three down, was the first the Gunners have conceded this eventful season. So not only are they bangin ‘em in, eight in four games, courtesy of prolific Podolski and pals up front, they’re keepin ‘em out at the other end. We worried for Southampton last week, and – rightly! Never mind Nige, you’ve got a few hard ‘uns out of the away now. It’s only Villa this week – hang on though , they beat Swansea. Oh well, no easy ones in the Premiership. No disrespect to Saturday’s protagonists, but also on Super Sunday is Newcastle v Norwich, and Tottenham v QPR. Don’t miss MOTD 2, if you can stay awake long enough (I have trouble). *Answer: fourth with 40 goals after Bobby Charlton (49), Gary Lineker(48) and Jimmy Greaves (44). In The Championship, the 'B's still have it: Blackburn edging it with 14 points from six games, Blackpool and Brighton are also going well on 13, as are Hull and Cardiff. Blackburn were relegated last season but look to be bouncing back in style with a 5-3 away win at Bristol City, followed by their toppling neighbours Bolton 2 - 1 in midweek. I’m amazed that beleagured Steve Keane’s still there, good for him. Jordan Rhodes looks their top man. These five have opened a threepoint gap over Forest following their draws against Birmingham and Palace. Still unbeaten, though… At the foot of this exciting league, poor Peterborough stay bottom with nil points, with Ipswich and Charlton on five. What a closely-fought league this is (Posh possibly excepted). Watch this space!