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Covering the Costa Blanca, inland and coastal
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Flying in formation
The Patrulla Aguila, the Eagle Patrol, is the the aerobatic display team of the Spanish Air Force. It was created in 1985 and is based at San Javier air base in Murcia. The patrol uses Spanish built CASA C-101 jet trainers. Its show-piece is a formation landing but the formation’s real trademark is that it trails yellow and red smoke to represent the colours of the Spanish flag in its shows. The Patrulla can trace its origins back to 1954 and the Matacan Air Base in Salamanca but, during the 50s and 60s, the Air Force had other aerobatic teams based at Talavera in Badajoz, at Los Llanos just outside Albacete and the most long lived, the Ember Patrol, which flew from Manises in Valencia.
of the flight leader and give shape to the left and right halves of each move. At times Eagle 4 takes a position behind the leader with the point-men to left and right to form a four sided formation. Eagle 5 acts alone in some of the more extreme manoeuvres whilst the tail pair, Eagles 6 and 7, perform particularly precise and coordinated manoeuvres. A typical display lasts around twenty five minutes and is usually divided into three parts. Initially all seven planes fly together to highlight the team’s rapport, co-ordination and accuracy. In the second phase Eagles 1 to 4 fly in a rhombus shape, Eagles 6 and 7 manoeuvre together whilst eagle 5 performs alone. All three mini formations interact. Finally all the planes come back together and sign off with the colours of the Spanish bicolour flag.
It was the entry into service of the C-101, ideal for aerobatic work, that led to the creation of a permanent display team. Training began in mid 1985 with pilots being chosen from the instructors of the Air Academy, Academia General del Aire. Even today the pilots share their duties in the display team with their day jobs as instructors. Originally five aircraft were used but this was upped to six within a few months and in 1988 a seventh plane was added to give more versatility to the displays.
You may well come across the team flying at any number of events here in Spain but if you are ever in the San Javier area you could be treated to a free show as the squad regularly practice over the sea just off the Mar Menor. Oh, and if you ever shop at the Dos Mares Shopping Centre the traffic roundabout there is decorated with the airframe of one of their aircraft.
The team has existed for over thirty years and has logged thousands of flight hours and staged displays at most of the major Spanish events in that time from the Expo in Seville and the Olympic Games in Barcelona through to the celebrations for the Football World Cup. The planes are routinely involved in military events such as those for Hispanic Day in October but their main role is in International air shows. In 2015 for instance the team will perform at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton and at RAF Fairford for the the Royal International Air Tattoo. It was at the Seville Expo that the team first deployed the now trademark red and yellow smoke. The planes are fitted with small auxiliary fuel tanks which release diesel directory into the jet exhaust – the fuel oxidises and produces white smoke. Smaller tanks containing diesel fuel coloured with red and yellow dyes produce the characteristic smoke. In flight Eagle 1 heads up the formation and directs the various manoeuvres, Eagles 2 and 3, the point-men, sit to the left and right 2
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This month’s subject is airport stress, aka being treated like ****. Remember the days when you had to fight to get towards the front of the check-in queue or find yourself in Smoking? Were sentenced to death if your hand luggage was five centimetres too wide? Things have, of course, changed. Now, in a major triumph of technological progress, those things are behind you. Instead, you get the stress in your own home. Yes, welcome to the nightmare of online booking. In a rational world you would think that making things easy would attract customers and grow your business. There must be truth in this as even Ryanair has become customer friendly. Now, apart from having to remember that your country of origin is ‘Don’t insure me’ if you don’t want their insurance and skipping pages of car hire deals, their website is actually quite easy to navigate. Easyjet, by contrast, has upgraded its website so that if your computer is more than ten minutes old it won’t let you in. Clever marketing ploy, that. You might think that having entered your API, checked in online and printed your boarding cards all the hassle is over. This is what Dr Johnson called ‘The triumph of hope over experience.’ Notification of a flight time change, if only of five minutes, requires you to have degree-level IT skills to confirm your acceptance. And if you decide to amend your car parking arrival and departure times because of this – BEWARE. I did this at East Midlands airport recently – for their convenience as much as anything – and got charged £21 extra!
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https://johnbishopauthor.wordpress.com for when it doesn’t), you can surge into the terminal ready for the bag drop. Only to find a queue as long as in the days of pre-online check-in. How so? What could be quicker than just dropping off a bag? Come on, keep up, you can’t be as slow as me. Several factors contribute to this. Only having one desk open doesn’t help. Especially when the multiple pushchair element is added, since the check-in operator has to come out and attach labels to each piece of equipment. If someone in the family concerned also has an overweight case then the re-packing can provide you with additional stress, sorry, I mean pleasant ways of passing the time, as long as you like swearing. Next there’s Security. It’s rumoured that bankers are taking up employment there as the bonuses are bigger. Everyone stopped adds to their haul. The answer to any query is that it’s for your own safety. Yeah, right. I could see that that little old lady with two necklaces was an obvious terrorist. Last year at Birmingham a security officer subjected a part-used tube of Savlon to a chemical test, though maybe the motto on my T-shirt – ‘You don’t have to be stupid to work here: but why be the odd one out?’ – influenced her zeal. Hassle over? Come on! Finding your way to Departures through the retail outlet jungle is worse than getting out of Hampton Court Maze. Last month at Manchester the only solution was to be arrested for shoplifting.
Anyway, you’ve survived the stress bomb in your own home and arrive at the airport. Assuming the car park number plate recognition system works (ha, ha, ha – have your booking reference to hand
Finally you’re on the plane. With only the stress of waiting while some (insert your own term of endearment here) takes five minutes to get his overweight hand luggage into the rack then remembers he forgot to take out his constipation pills. Apart, that is, from your sudden realisation that you didn’t check the pilot’s Facebook page to see if he’d expressed any jihadist views recently. If you’re flying to the UK, what is there to worry about? OK, the weather, the traffic on the M25, the EU referendum... stop being difficult. There’s only the UK Border (wasn’t that a regional TV company once?) to pass. You may find helpful signs such as ‘Queuing time from here 25 minutes’ or ‘eGates out of order’ (though if they were working you’d only get stuck behind the bloke with the constipation trying to figure out which is the photo page). Some of you may feel from all this that I’m intolerant: you should see my mate. But airports seem to feel that, as the punters still keep turning up, why worry? Why? Remember Tesco. That’s why. Once the biggest, now down in the pits.
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CYCLOGICAL. Cycle Route 31: Quesada to Hondon De las Frailes.
If your’e looking for something different and challenging then this is for you. This is a great cycle ride, but not for the faint hearted. I take a Road bike training group on this route every fifth Sunday and really enjoy it as much as to say that it is my favourite route on a road bike. Once you’re at the top you really feel a sense of achievement every time. Leave Quesada and head for Benijofar, Rojales, Daya Nueva, Dolores and Catral , pass through Catral then pick up the CV90 ( Crevillente road ) at the roundabout, by pass El Realengo and cross the bridge over the AP7, turn left at the first roundabout and take the camino road following it all the way into Albatera. Continue through Albatera until you come to the second set of traffic lights where you turn right and head up towards Hondon De Las Frailes (CV873 ). It’s approx 14km from the traffic lights to the village of Hondon de las Frailes. For the first 5km it is a gradual climb then it gradually gets steeper and steeper until you come to the real climbing part which starts at the derelict house so make sure you drink plenty of water before this point as it’ll be your last chance before the top unless you stop. The first climb is 12% followed by a 13% then another 13% and a 10% then you’re up at the top.The whole way up all you can see is fantastic breathtaking views which are even better when you go down this way. This climb was part of a stage of the La Vuelta in 2010 (Tour of Spain ) and 2 of the professional riders had to get off and walk up the steepest part. Once at the top it’s a lovely downhill recovery ride of 2kms to the village. At the first junction turn right onto the CV845 we always stop off at the garage on the right hand side just out of the village for a well deserved bacon roll and coffee. Once you’ve recovered follow this road CV845 all the way for approx 15kms passing through Hondon de las Nieves and a great Bodega at 6
the edge of the village, from here on there are numerous vineyards on both sides of the road for miles and miles, keep on this road until you come to a roundabout just outside Aspe turn right here and take the N325 to Crevillente . At the large roundabout at the edge of Crevillente go straight on Cv875 and head for the railway station, keep going for approx 5km until you see a road on your right with a sign saying El Hondo nature park, turn right here, cycle to the end (1km ) and turn left then you’re on the road around El Hondon nature reserve follow this road to the next junction and turn right, cycle for 1.5km then right at the roundabout and that’s you heading back towards Quesada , just follow this road to San Fulgencio, Benijofar and home. Well done, I hope you found this ride hard and challenging, next time do it the opposite way . Keep on riding. The total distance was 122kms. Total time = Approx 6 - 8 hours ( Hybrids ) Approx 4 hours ( Road bikes ) Summary: Fantastic long, hard challenging ride, with really steep climbs in parts. Excellent scenery and outstanding views , but definetly not for the faint hearted. All routes are now available from our website: www. cyclogicalcostablanca.com and from our newly published book “ Cycling tips and Advice” with 20 cycle routes around the Costa Blanca. Gary and Lynn are available at Cyclogical in Quesada Monday to Friday from 9.30am till 5.30pm and from 10am till 2pm on Saturdays to assist and advise you on all you’re cycling requirements.
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by David Fraser
REGISTER, UPGRADE OR WAIT, AND HOW? OK, many of us that are running legit copies of Windows 7, or 8.1, will have noticed a small symbol appear in the tray (the bit near the clock) on your system. Some will have clicked it, and others will have steered clear! What should you do? To be honest, there are two schools of thought. One set would say; install the update as soon as it’s available (29th of July), and others would say; hold back and listen for the horror stories first. Of course, this also depends on your system. SO, WHAT’S BEST? Well, first of all, register. It’s free, and it gives you a year’s grace to do the install (so, as long as you install Windows 10 before 29 July 2016, it’s completely free to licensed users of Windows 7 or higher). Secondly, if you system is less than an i3 processor, and you have less than 4Gb RAM, I would say hold off. If you use your system for business, then again, it may be sensible to hold off as well, or at the minimum, make sure you have a legitimate backup of all your data first. If your system is a “friendly copy” of Windows, then again, don’t do the upgrade. If your machine has nothing too important on it, or you have a safe backup copy, then allow the upgrade. I will be choosing this method on my laptop, but my main machine I will hold back a few weeks, until I am more comfortable with Windows 10. SO – DO I LOSE EVERYTHING? Have a look at this grid: Basically, if you are using Windows 8.1 S14, or Windows 7 SP1 (Service Pack 1), then you can simply “upgrade” without losing any data (again, make a backup before you do it, better safe than sorry! Personally, I would suggest copying your photos and documents to a large USB stick, or external backup drive, and unplug them from the machine afterwards). Until it happens, this is conjecture, but basically from what I understand from Microsoft, you will get a prompt on July 29th that will say that the update has downloaded in the background, and you are free to install it. It should then install Windows 10 over your current version, and keep your programs, files and settings. Some things will change, for example, you will lose your games from Windows 7, and Internet Explorer will be removed from all the systems, replaced with the new browser “Cortana”. Any other installed programs though should, in theory, remain. Obviously, your machine will be rebooted into Windows 10, so don’t do the update whilst working. Fresh Install If you don’t have Windows 7 SP1, or Windows 8.1, you can still install Windows 10, but you will get something called an ISO, which can then be burned to a DVD, or installed onto a blank USB stick. Once done, this will then install a new, fresh copy of Windows 10 – and you will then need to install all your old software again. Although a “destructive install” is more hard work, sometimes it’s a good way to install the software, so you don’t bring through any old problems from the old system. GOT QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? If in any doubt or concern though, my suggestion is to speak to a professional before you commit to the update.
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I asked Jim where he gets his ideas and information. ‘I love doing the research for my books and spent two days in the public gallery of the Old Bailey so that I could use typical dialogue as per actual events. Ironically I have had feedback about the dialogue as being unrealistic but I know it not to be the case,’ he laughed.
Jim Hamilton was born and educated in Glasgow and on leaving school joined the Royal Navy, and served in the Fleet Air Arm. He left as a Lieutenant after 21 years, during which time he served in many parts of the world. Thereafter, he took a string of engineering jobs in the private sector, before moving to the Middle East, where he worked for 11 years. Now he lives in Castalla, a small town close to Alicante, and amongst other hobbies concentrates on writing. I asked Jim how long he had been involved with Spain, ‘We first decided to buy a property in 2004 and finally settled full time in 2011.’ He certainly has an active and fertile imagination, essential of course for a good fiction writer. He produces two books a year and he talked me through his prolific output. ‘I have written in different genres and created a variety of characters to appeal to a wide range of readers. I like to let the readers build up the characters and not bore them with long winded detailed explanation and descriptions of the main protagonists.’ He continued, ‘After all the readers pay for the books and I like to let them to further develop and imagine the main players as part of their reading experience and enjoyment.’ In ‘Dystopia’ (an imaginary community or society that is undesirable or frightening) Jim takes us to a futuristic Britain where economic and social breakdown has led a single-party state to become isolated from the rest of the world. In contrast, ‘Alicante’ his first DI Carlos Rico novel, we find Alicante in fiestas as a maniac is on the loose challenging Rico to interpret the symbols and track the killer before he too becomes a victim.
In his second Inspector Carlos Rico story, two rich siblings disappear and a veil of secrecy drops around the event. The mysterious Fixer controls the kidnapper who is holding his victims. The kidnapper has had a dark and troubled past and needs one last big payday. The victim’s father denies the kidnapping, but gives the impression that he is hiding much more. The Russian mob are involved and denying everything, as usual. Every family has a skeleton in the cupboard, some more surprising than others. Everyone in Alicante is lying and Inspector Carlos Rico and his team have to unearth the hidden in order to find the truth. A review of ‘Alicante’ will appear later in TIM and readers are offered the chance of winning this exciting book set locally amongst surroundings most of us will recognise. All of Jim’s books are available either in hard copy or in e-book format from Amazon sites making them easy to obtain and enjoy. I wondered if he had a strict writing regime. ‘No. Unlike some authors I have read about I do not make myself write every day. Sometimes the full inspiration is not there and I find it best to write when the words flow and not force it. On those days I relax and try and improve my guitar playing as a relaxation.’ I asked Jim what he does in his spare time, ‘I do some language teaching and translation in my local area, and I enjoy mixing with the Spanish.’ Jim has several other titles including‘fiVe’– about a new telecommunications company, ‘fiVe’, wants its name to be on everyone’s lips. The ‘fiVe’ Show is born and Saturday night television would never be the same again, as the one million pound prize makes the show essential viewing for a nation. There is a lot more at stake, and the involvement of sinister entities means finding the truth is far from simple. Jim has recently launched his web site where you can find more information about his other exciting novels with links to buy them in either format. For more see http://jimhamiltonauthor.wordpress.com
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LEGAL CLAIMS OF INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF BANKIA
Bankia has begun to compensate small investors who bought shares in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Bankia in July 2011. Bankia is settling with investors with whom the bank has detected that there was a bad marketing of these actions. The agreements have begun to occur more frequently since last September 2014. They are reimbursing the entire investment to customers whose purchase documentation is in order. Where there are is any irregularity ie missing signature on the purchase order or the documents have been lost in moving offices during the restructuring that has affected the bank network it can be more complicated. The company is refunding to this group of customers the difference between current investment with the investment made in the IPO of Bankia, when the shares were sold at 3.75 euros. All those customers who have contacted Bankia have brought some kind of legal action, either civil or criminal. Bankia is refunding the money in cases it considers will have a negative decision in court. Pellicer & Heredia Lawyers understand that in order to get back the money paid court actions need to be instigated (in most of the cases), not just only in Bankia, but also in other nationalized institutions, to compensate holders of ‘preferentistas’ shares and other hybrid products. Even the Banco Santander are using the same channel to compensate many of the buyers of ‘Valores Santander’. The main issue resides on when they sold share with a value they knew it was not that value, and this is ‘false accountancy’ the main problem for Bankia when they sold shares, and so they face having to return the 3,000 million raised in the IPO. Bankia has a stock of 270 million €, to pay judicial proceedings in respect of the preferred shares, subordinated debt and equity. It is the first time the entity recognizes that these provisions will be used to pay for the IPO negative Court Resolutions
Written by Rob Innis with Pedro Heredia (Abogado- Solicitor – Barrister) of Pellicer & Heredia Abogados
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Last April we reviewed the options available to protect your assets in Spain and which documents can be used in different situations. The Spanish judicial system has different legal structures in place, to ensure that the wishes of an individual’s needs are met, should they suffer (in the future) from an illness or any situation that impedes their ability or capacity to express their wishes (e.g. Alzheimer, stroke, etc.). Preventive powers, custody order or a last will and testament are the most known and used.
RESIDENTS INCOME TAX Last month we explained the Spanish tax return system, known as Declaracion De Renta. Many Resident Expats have either been avoiding this process through lack of knowledge or deliberate avoidance. However, the Spanish government is now exchanging information with the UK and other EU countries tax authorities to ensure all those liable to paying Spanish tax are making a tax return in Spain. Due to the double taxation agreement, you will never need to pay the same taxes in both countries. There is also an ‘amnesty’ option, contact us for more details.
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Sterling v Euro update 965 070 584 / 635 015 818 E. janet.spain@currencies4you.com
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The GBP/EUR rate once again hit the 8 year highs and nudged 1.40 arena as the Euro continued to weaken over fears of a Greek default. By the time you read this the Greek situation should have some sort of conclusions! But at time of writing Greece has less than two weeks to agree a deal or risk defaulting on its payment to the IMF, of EUR1.6bn, who are not budging on their 30th June deadline.
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However, the Euro does seem to be hanging on in there better than one might expect, begging the question, ‘If Greece heads out of the Eurozone, will it be such a big deal for the Euro value’? The strength of the Euro tells us one of two things - investors have faith that a deal will be reached or they think that the Eurozone is better off without Greece! In the meantime there is no doubt we can expect a huge amount of volatility for Sterling vs Euro as it continues to swing along it’s channel between 1.35 & 1.40. It’s certainly due a breakout one way or the other, this is likely to come following any definitive Greek announcements! However, which way is very hard to predict but I still think we will see 1.45 this year! 14
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Phil Daniels By John McGregor
‘SCOOTS’ has now been re named ‘COSTA BLANCA SCOOTERISTS’, don’cha know, and we are flourishing with about 15 members – see our Facebook page. Membership is very simple, it’s for those likeminded lads and lasses who possess a classic scooter and enjoy a ride out together for a few hours, stopping here and there for some light refreshments en route. We usually, but not always venture out on a Sunday morning, meeting up 10.30 for 11 somewhere in and around the Torrevieja area. If we hear there’s a Spanish scooter rally locally, of which there’s a few we try to scoot over and join them for an hour or two, great fun – it’s not only Brits who are Scootstruck. The whole thing is quite a social scene, in our group we chat about all sorts of things, not just scooter chat - like the merits of Vespas v Lambrettas (n.b. ownership is roughly split 70/30 in favour of the Piaggio persuasion), which is an ongoing/international/never-resolved friendly discussion. I’m actually a poacher-turned gamekeeper, my first Scoot was an old LD Lambretta, but all subsequent Scooters have been Vespas, which are more popular in Spain. Recently our little circle decided to push on a bit and have a group shirt, polo-style with the democratically-agreed group logo as above, with two ‘targets’, UK and Spanish, behind a black (Vespa!) scooter. As we speak these are being produced, the shirt colour agreed as a neutral white with red, blue and black colours also available as a personal second choice. Following the joining of the very successful Spanish annual Cartagena rally on May 9th, three of our more intrepid members met up on Sunday 7th June to head north to – guess where – why, ‘yer actual Benidorm, of course. Pete Heyes on his Italian-style Vespa was joined by Joe ‘Smiler’ Moran and Paul Baxter, the latter two both riding old - no, make that ancient Lambrettas. With a few testing petrol stops the trip was achieved in under two hours along the N332, and an enjoyable few hours was spent in Costa Blanca’s most famous resort. Flushed with this success Paul has now suggested attending the 2016 Isle of Wight rally, but this is a huge undertaking and requires considerable thought before entering into. Costa Blanca Scooterists seem to be meeting roughly every other Sunday this spring going into summer. Scootering is a lovely way to enjoy the wonderful weather we are lucky to have here on the Costa Blanca. There is a great deal of pleasure obtained by puttering – or is that spluttering - along at a modest 65 (sounds better in kilometres per hour, doesn’t it) in a small group, there’s usually between 5 and 10 of us, and almost all other drivers on the road treat us with respect here in Spain. Not all of us are resident here, we have similar-minded ones who have holiday homes but are lucky enough to have a two-wheeled piece of heaven to ride out on here. One or two of us are old enough to remember the great Mod days of the Sixties, we were there, and get nostalgic and misty-eyed when the Small Faces and of course The Who are mentioned and/or played. We are aided and abetted, and sometimes have the urine extracted by the younger guns of the 80s revival of Scooter popularity. This movement, of course, was massively boosted by the launch of the classic scootering film ‘Quadrophenia’ starring Sting and the iconic Mod Phil Daniels in 1979. Summary: it’s clean, harmless and fun - so if you have sympathies, secret or well-aired with scooter owners and riders why not come along for the ride? We can put you in touch with Scooter sellers if needed and there’s all sorts of helpful advice and tips from those who know all about these Italian two-wheeled pieces of heaven should you need divine inspiration...
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Be careful what you name your son. As another “11th hour” fast approaches the masters of delaying tactics, the Greeks, edge closer to Putin. Greece, Italy and Belgium should never have been allowed into the Euro as not one of them came close to meeting the criteria required. Of course Greek debt is not the fault of the Greeks, not according to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras who blames the IMF of “criminal responsibility” and of “pillaging” his country. I have a mental image of IMF bankers reenacting a Viking scene on the shores of Eastern England. The Governor of the National Bank of Greece is not slow when it comes to rhetoric as he warns of events that may “entirely transform the
economic and political balances throughout the West”, whilst No 10 Downing Street warns that Britain faces an economic crisis if Greece defaults and leaves the euro. It is an astonishing achievement of the euro that a small country on the periphery, representing just about 2 per cent of Europe’s GDP, should be able to threaten such a catastrophe. Britain is extremely fortunate that it is not at the “heart of Europe”, but it still needs a real, robust renegotiation to make sure it is protected against Europe’s dangerous dreams and visions. Even I can find no humour in the murders of nine Charleston Churchgoers gunned down by yet another American Idiot. Three days after the senseless, monstrous killings friends and family emerged to describe a deeply troubled young man harbouring white supremacist views. Where were these people three days before? President Obama, ever mindful of the political power of the National Rifle Association (NRA), says that he hasn’t given up on gun control but needs Americans to change their minds. Surely congress can make them change their minds my bringing in new laws preventing morons from buying guns like I buy fruit and vegetables. I promised no humour but I am left speechless by NRA Board member Charles Cotton who blames the victims for the massacre for their church’s opposition to permitting concealed handguns in church. Charles Cotton believes that a congregation full of gun toting Christians would have led to the deranged murderer Dylann Roof to think again. I blame Mr & Mrs Roof for saddling their son with not only a pretty stupid surname but for adding an “n” to his first name. It’s one thing naming your child after a musician of your choice but perhaps young Dylann was more of a Miley Cyrus or a Pussycat Doll and simply taught his parents a lesson they’ll never forget. My guess is that Mr & Mrs Roof won’t be winning Charleston’s parents of the year award. I’m sorry folks but once again my total despair has brought out the worst in me. Muslim groups and counter radicalisation experts have backed David Cameron’s attack on sections of the Muslim community who “quietly condone” the warped world of Isil. Former radical Muslim recruiter Abu Muntasir told ITV’s Good Morning Britain: “There is grooming, no doubt - I know how we used to convince people by ignoring a lot of facts on the ground, ignoring reality and alternative views amongst Muslims and Muslim teaching. “So the parents need to have more communication with their children, they need to have more of an overseeing aspect of how to be a good parent.”
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HOW RED WINE CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT
powerful ingredient resveratrol.
A number of different studies have been done to investigate the effects of red wine on weight loss and the results have been pretty favourable.
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to help prevent a variety of different cancers. It is also great for your heart health and for preventing Alzheimer’s, as it helps to prevent cell damage.
A study out of Harvard University tracked a group of 20,000 women for 13 years and concluded that women who drank two glasses of wine a day were less likely to be obese. Other studies have confirmed that red wine can help the body burn fat. A further study from the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry tried to better understand how red wine can aid weight loss and what exactly is going on with grapes and the body. Their experiment with mice revealed that mice that were given red wine grape extract stored less liver fat and also had lower blood sugar levels. Apparently the acids in the grapes can help delay and slow the growth of fat cells.
Resveratrol has also been linked to longer life spans and to improved athletic performance. CAUSE FOR CONCERN It is important to remember, however, that just because red wine has some health benefits and can help you lose weight, doesn’t mean that you should drink a bottle a night. Moderation is key. It should also be noted that red wine is a good alternative to a snack, not something to accompany it. If you end up drinking a glass of wine and having your cake too, well, the extra calories will only hurt.
RED WINE AS A SNACK Other people have found that drinking red wine is a good substitute for an evening snack. A glass of red wine has fewer calories than ice cream, cake, and chips and a lot less bad fat. Linda Monk lost 6 pounds in three weeks using this strategy. She claims that drinking red wine helped to curb her sugar cravings and she was able to eat fewer unhealthy snacks before going to sleep. ADDED RED WINE HEALTH BENEFITS
You should also be careful about drinking the wine too late at night. For some people it leads to poorer quality sleep and drowsiness in the morning. But only you know how your body reacts. Remember drink responsibly and do not drink and drive. More than anything, you can just be happy to know that having the occasional glass of red isn’t hampering your weight loss goals. It might even be helping.
In addition to weight loss, there are a variety of other health benefits of red wine, especially its
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TIM Magazine™ Hello again, a big thank for your feedback. I hadn´t realised that bullying your Husband verbally was so popular, Poor Brad! I don´t know if he genuinely feels hurt by my reports or whether it´s just because he´s been ´found out´. Perhaps I´ll write a book ¨ Brad the Bully Uncovered¨ or how about ¨Fifty Shades of Brad¨ That could be an interesting read!!!
It´s lazy of the shopkeepers to close for ´siesta´ even if they stay open until 10pm.
Ladies..I forgot to mention last time that the promised diamond ring has still yet to come to fruition. My hints obviously have not been taken seriously, Big ,Shiny and Expensive. I can appreciate that these are words that he usually associates to items in his workshop, but come on Brad..Diamonds really are a girl´s best friend. During the ´project days´ gift shopping was much easier. Wrapping up a big trowel or shiny new shovel and labelling them every Christmas and Birthday... ´Dear Michelle, Expensive presents just for you, best wishes and love always, Brad´ made his life simple. At least I can identify why my hints were misunderstood, I´ve still got the labels to prove it!
Topless sunbathing on the beach should be banned. The holiday was ruined as my Husband spent all day looking at other women.
However, I did tell you that while we´re both working now our time together is dreamfully limited. I have found something that tests my patience more than Brad! Going back to teaching primary aged Spanish children
These are my favourites......... It was hot, we didn´t know that Spain was hot in the Summer.
All joking aside, we have been very lucky with guests. People have visited from all over the globe to this little part of the Costa and many return every year. Summers are relaxed and fun especially when French guests meet Scots. If you think you struggle to understand the Spanish then try translating a Scotsman after a ´wee dram´ while he´s explaining to the Frogs that..Yes it´s true, he doesn´t wear anything under his kilt! Today is that awful June day, stormy & rainy, which is a real let down given that we had started our complaints about how hot it was, far too early for the heat etc! Moans about the camino being dry &
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stretches the phrase of living the dream and Brad you might be off the hook until the end of term. Along with patience stretching go holidaymakers. We can´t do without them in our rental business but some things people say make you wonder what has happened to the world as we knew it since we left thirteen years ago. Here are few quotes which Thomas Cook provided on the net, and underneath in red are some genuine comments from our visitors........ We went on holiday to Spain and had problems with the taxi drivers, they were all Spanish. Everyone should speak English when you go abroad. There are too many Spaniards. The receptionist speaks Spanish and the food is Spanish. Too many foreigners live abroad. Hire cars should be right hand drive. It´s hard enough driving abroad on the wrong side of the road as it is. It´s lazy of the shops to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during ´siesta´, this should be banned. 24
dusty are forgotten, it resembles a swamp, but at least the rain has washed the car. Brad can´t work outside in this weather, oh no we don´t do wet weather working anymore. He mentioned a ´menu del dia´ so I´m pleased it´s raining, the catering today is sorted. Actually it´s me who refuses wet working since the time he enlisted me as his ´pool technician´ You may recall, any jobs he couldn´t manage alone were allocated to me as his technician, and generally were either unthinkable or dangerous! One fresh Feb morning he announced that we needed to change a light bulb in the swimming pool lamp. Some water had been drained, thus making entering the icy waves a little more bearable, for him that is! He says to me, don´t worry (Brad´s famous last words) it´s the shallow end so the water level will only reach your knees. Given that he´s standard bloke height and I go about 5ft nothing, trust me the water level quickly said farewell to my knees! The numbing of my limbs didn´t take long then he says, don´t worry, it´s quicker and safer than an epidural. Who does he think he is now, Doctor Flipping Kildare!! Best Wishes and Love Always Brad.....M
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I stepped through a door set in a narrow wall into a small pinkpainted, domed room with a statue of a Grecian water carrier spotlighted in a niche in the wall. Instant sauna! A rock-lined pool in the centre of the room, no more than a metre across, bubbled ferociously as water spurted from three holes the diameter of petit lady’s palm. This is the ‘Source’ - the source on which the whole of the Balneario Fortuna-Leana is built; of the treatments it prides itself on, of the soft waters that fill its swimming pools and bubble baths, and serves the steam room that lulls its visitors into luxuriant lassitude - 960 litres per minute at a constant temperature of 53º, just as it has for centuries. A marble plaque just above the main entrance to the subterranean thermae informed me that Don Juan Cascales Font (a highly apt name for someone who was to create one of the foremost spas in Spain) and his wife Doña Carlota Bocio Boucha ‘Dueños de estas Prodigiosas Termas’ opened them to the public in 1863. Two decades later the elegant Gran Hotel was opened, now known as the Hotel Balneario, and two rows of cottages, each with their own sourceheated bath which could be rented on a daily or weekly basis. Don Juan being a fierce advocate of the reigning Modernista style (Art Nouveau), the hotel reflected this elegant and visually entertaining architectural form. It still does, as many of the public rooms - including the splendid sweeping staircase and the beautiful dining room, with its central row of ornate cast iron pillars, based on the dining room of the ill-fated Titanic (another of Don Juan’s fancies) - are still in their original condition.
, I have no idea of the curative properties of marine mud, but I do know that it was one of the most exquisite sensations I have ever felt, warming my back as it crackled and popped. The mud - not my back. I slowly drifted off, waking once more to the sound of the door opening a while later, from a dream - and I swear this is true - of riding on a double-decker bus in Bolton! The layers of mud and material were peeled from me, followed by a gentle massage using aromatic oils. When it was finished I managed, somehow, to glide back to my room, flop on the bed and zonk out in a state of bliss. It was suggested that I experience the treatments over two mornings, as it is best not to overdo things no matter how much one is enjoying them. On the first morning I had another massage, this time under powerful sprays
While many people visit balnearios for relaxation, spas have historically been important to the Spanish people as part of their health regime. Visits are often made on an annual basis as a preventative measure against suffering from the ailments that can occur in later years. Even today, the government makes funds available for retired people on low incomes to visit them. If you are staying for a week or more, or are there for a specific medical condition, you are advised to speak to one of the resident doctors, when you will be prescribed treatments suitable to the conditions particularly troubling you at that time. The prescriptions can be highly specific, detailing water temperature, pressure, length of treatment etc., which will be carried out by the trained staff. As I was only there for a couple of days I was all out for a bit of relaxation and pampering, and my first treatment was to be a masaje lodo marino, a massage in warm marine mud. As I relaxed on the massage table, listening to gentle music floating in the background, I became aware of the door opening behind me. A few seconds later I felt the splosh of hot mud hit the small of my back that sent a surge of ‘Oooooooooo......!’ rushing up my spine. It was glorious! The masseur gently spread the mud over my back (not directly on the back, as a fine layer of material is laid between the skin and the mud), and covered it over with further layers of material before leaving me to bake. 26
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(With Apologies to Flanders and Swan) of warm water, a lounge in the steam room, and a bubbly bath in a huge bath carved from a solid slab of marble over a century ago. Day two I experienced treatments for the lumber region and the back of the neck, where thin layers of very hot water run over the lower back and neck. “It makes you jump at first,” laughed the attendant.
From the circular shower, where your entire body is bombarded with fine jets of hot water (as I’m terribly ticklish I didn’t know if this was pleasure or purgatory), I ended my treatments with a hose down from a high-pressure jet. It was wonderful, with the attendant, like a fireman practicing his hose technique, pounding almost every inch of my body, including the soles of my feet - a very novel experience. Between treatments I spent the days drifting in the deliciously warm outdoor pools, or lazing on the sun terrace surrounding them. After lazy days, my evenings passed imagining myself sailing the Atlantic in the dining room of the Titanic although I lacked the temerity to ask for ice in my water, and my nights sleeping peacefully in the silence that engulfs the balneario. Journalism can be such hard work - and I seem to get all the difficult assignments!
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Ingredients
potatoes 1 1/2 pounds small red chopped 1 yellow pepper,coarsely 1 red pepper, below 1/3 cup Basil Pesto, recipe Salt and pepper u add to your Any other ingredient yo ions in this salad but be carefull on aftertaste! salad can cause a bitter Basil Pesto: 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 clove garlic ves, loosely 3 cups fresh basil lea packed n 1/4 cup grated Parmesa ce jui 1 tablespoon lemon 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper
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Put the potatoes in a lar ge steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked thoug h, but the skins remain intact. Set them aside until they are cool enough to handle. Qu arter the potatoes and put them in a large bowl . Add the ingredients and the pesto and tos s gently to combine. Season with salt and pe pper, to taste, and chill. Basil Pesto: Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over a medium heat until fragra nt and golden brown, stirring frequently, abou t 3 minutes. In a food processor, process the pine nuts and the garlic until minced. Ad d the basil, Parmesan cheese and lemon jui ce and process until finely minced. With pro cessor on, slowly pour the oil down the food ch ute. Process until well blended. Season with sal t and pepper, to taste. There will be pesto leftov er, put in a container and freeze it or use ice cu be trays for individual portions.
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A marriage guidance councillor asked my wife and I to describe our sex life with a film title,
Did you hear about the poor old woman that was living in a tyre?
“Gone in sixty seconds, “ said my wife sarcastically, “Enter the dragon, “ I replied!!..
It burst, and now she’s living in a flat.
I’d advise anybody against pressing the ‘emergency stop’ button on a treadmill going at high speed.
A truck load the Viagra have been stolen and the police have asked everyone to be on the lookout for a gang of hardend criminals.
I just did, and the bloke on it went flying. I’ve just popped out to pull some chicks, I love K.F.C..... I don’t understand the point of lap- dancing club’s, if I wanted a woman to take all my money and sexually frustrate me I’d stay at home with the wife... My wife said to me if I find you on that porn site again, I will bang your head against the. F!#=!g Keyboopgffhjjjdccrewsfgytuijhhhnnnmb A couple drove down a country road, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument, and neither would concede their position. As they passed a farm full of cows and pigs, the wife sarcastically asked, “Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the Husband replied. “In-laws!!. I just looked at the TV guide and there’s nothing much on tonight I think I’ll ask the wife if she wants an early headache... I went to a fancy dress party with a loaf of bread on my head last night......the birds were all over me.... My mate bet me a hundred quid I wouldn’t take five Viagra.... I thought how hard can it be. I went to a Bulimic Sopport clinic last night.....it was heaving... As we stripped off and jumped into bed my girlfriend said to me, “Can you give me a minute? “ I said , “why do you want to freshen up?” And she replied, “No it’s just that last night I only got thirty seconds....!” You know that look you get from a woman when she wants sex...No me neither.... My wife played her first round of golf today. She’s actually pretty rubbish . But her mood swing is awesome!!. 30
i just passed two packets of crisps strolling down the side of the motorway, i pulled over and said “Do you want a lift” they said “No we’re Walkers”. Breaking news....a lorry loaded with VICKS Sinex has crashed on the motorway, the police say there will be no Congestion for 3 day’s
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1,14 Educated people expressing views on the issues of the day (10,7) 7 Unselfish concern for others (8) 8 Grow weary (4) 9 Island of Hawaii (4) 10,21 1996 Tom Cruise spy film — extremely dangerous assignment (7,10) 12 Realistic and sensible (4,2,5) 14 See 1 16 Centre of a target (4) 19 Locks (4) 20 Indonesian capital (8) 21 See 10
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Winging it! A view from the pilot’s seat by Chris Pickles, Sol-aero flyers
Due to various quips, digs, and pokes about various airlines over the last year, a few of you have decided that I don´t like airline pilots very much! This is untrue, it´s just that I dislike vain, pompous, ‘I am better than you’ types very much, and unfortunately I can’t think of any industry with more pretentious divas than aviation, except showbiz..…oh yeah and football (same thing really)! A lot (but not all) of airline pilots think they’re Gods just because they can use a computer at 40000 feet, and say things like ‘fully established on the ILS, runway 10’ in a posh voice! But similarly, a lot (but not all) of private pilots make me squirm when they go to the expense of buying a Captains outfit with all the stripes, epaulettes, and wings from Transair pilot supplies so they can pose in the pub after flying a crappy old Cessna at the local flying club! Both ends of the spectrum deserve equal contempt! Mind you the public don’t help matters, applauding the pilot for a smooth landing only fuels their ego! You wouldn’t applaud a builder for building a wall straight. (Although I would if I thought it would help!) Things are getting better though! Ryanair pilots earn less than your average plumber and everybody knows it, and private flying is not the prohibitively expensive hobby it used to be, in fact I imagine quite a few of your average plumbers now own aircraft! The mystique and elitism of flying is disappearing…and Captain Quantas & co. don’t like it! Talking of airlines from the other side of the globe…anyone heard of Kulula airlines? They are a low cost South African outfit who don’t take themselves too seriously, and inject a bit of fun and irreverence into an industry that can be so up its own bottom! Have a look at the brilliant paint jobs on their 737’s, and enjoy a couple of quotes from crewmembers! From a very ‘senior’ flight attendant- Ladies and gentleman we will be turning down the cabin lights…this is to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants. After landing a stewardess announced- Please be sure to take all of your belongings, if you leave anything please ensure it is something we would like to have. And my personal favourite, because I’ve always thought this – Welcome aboard Kulula 271 to Port Elizabeth. To operate your seatbelt insert the metal tab into the buckle and pull tight. It works just like any other seatbelt, and, if you don’t know how to use one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public unsupervised. Have a look on Google for some more, it’s great! Before I get shot down by ‘Angry from Easyjet’, I am not saying that being an airline pilot is not a difficult, skilled, and highly professional vocation because it is. But so is an engineer, a vet, or an architect. Let’s just have some perspective! until next time, Chocks away!! rmation call For more info hris/Jan) 966195 508 (C 609 685 132 / . rt ve or see main ad
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Horoscopes
June 22nd - July 23rd
Aries Meeting financial obligations should be your first order of business. It may be necessary to cut back your spending to scale down debt. If your bills are out of control, call an agency that specialises in consolidating debts. It’s much easier to focus when you have one monthly bill to pay. There’s even a chance you can negotiate a deal that entirely eliminates interest payments. The sooner you get back into the black, the happier you will be.
Leo Taking care of your own needs should be your first priority. Loved ones are demanding. They expect you to shield them from painful truths. You’re no longer willing to shoulder these burdens. Make more time for activities that keep stress at bay. Afternoon naps, long baths and walks through the park are advised. If anyone dares complain you are not being attentive enough, set them straight. You’re no longer willing to sacrifice your health for others.
Sagittarius You may be forced to work on the side lines while others get all the glory. Try not to be too resentful. There are definite drawbacks to being in the spotlight. When things go wrong, you won’t have to take the blame. Continue to offer what support you can from behind the scenes. You’ll be asked to assume a more public role when the time is right. Working as an assistant to a prominent figure may not be fun, but it will bring in regular pay.
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Taurus You’re notoriously stubborn, which can do serious damage to relationships. Instead of insisting on doing things a certain way, be more flexible. Ask your partner to train you to perform certain tasks in a different way. When you show you are willing to compromise, you’ll pave the way for a much more rewarding collaboration. Nobody denies you are an extremely capable worker. You can always be relied upon to do a good job. Refusing to meet people halfway is causing all the trouble.
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Respect your body’s limitations. If you’re suffering from headaches, back pain or stomach trouble, slow down. It may be necessary to reduce your hours at work. Pushing yourself past the brink could result in a serious illness. Go for a medical consultation as soon as possible. There’s a good chance you will have to revise your diet. At first, you’ll resent not being able to eat what you want. You’ll change this tune once your symptoms subside.
It’s important to take your creative talent seriously. Change your ways if you’ve been pouring all your energy into your work. Studying with a respected writer, painter or dancer will be illuminating. You’ll push yourself much harder when under the supervision of someone you admire. Your hard work will set a great example for a child. Demonstrate the importance of practicing your craft, no matter what it is. Too often, people assume that people who are gifted don’t have to put much effort into their art.
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You will have to apply yourself to learning a new task. You’ve always been quick to absorb information, but this procedure will take time to master. Be patient. It may be necessary to hire a tutor. Getting individual help will allow you to ask questions that are not being dealt with in a class or instructional video. Your diligent attitude and willingness to practice will impress your teacher. Don’t be surprised if you’re offered a job as their assistant.
Finances will be tight. Expenses are high and your income isn’t as much as it should be. Start looking for a more lucrative job. In the meantime, you should stick to a conservative budget. Put luxury purchases on hold. Focus on paying your bills and getting the most from existing resources. Pattern your behaviour after an older person who always gets good value for their money. In the past, you accused this individual of being a penny pincher. Now you see the wisdom of their ways.
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It won’t be possible to break free of a claustrophobic association. You still have much to learn from a group of experts. Find an outlet for your frustration while you cope with these difficult taskmasters. Being able to blow off steam with friends will allow you to get the full benefit of a professional association. You’re in the midst of paying your dues. Unless you can endure this contest, you will fail to reach the career heights you desire. Summon your willpower.
The demands of public life are weighing heavily on you. Everyone depends on you for guidance. You’re tired of being the only one who knows how things work. It’s time to train your relatives, neighbours and colleagues to perform critical tasks. While you’re at it, you might want to create an exhaustive instruction manual. That way, when anyone tries to force you to carry out these tasks at inconvenient times, you can refer them to this guide. Break the cycle of dependence.
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You will be placed back in charge of a demanding project. Apparently, your management skills are not as common as your superiors thought. As a result, you should ask for a raise or bonus. After all, you’re the only person who has been able to carry out these duties. If you refuse, your employer will be in a very bad position. You’re tired of having the weight of the world on your shoulders all the time. People with the most work should be compensated accordingly.
Pisces You will have to draw upon knowledge you acquired some time ago. Don’t panic; everything you learned will come flooding back once you get to work. Take this opportunity to acquire some cutting edge skills that will enhance your expertise. If you’ve been engaged in a legal battle, you may have to dig through old documents to prove certain aspects of your case. It may be necessary to contact a bank or financial institution to find this documentation. Be patient.
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Firstly many thanks to all our customers for your support throughout the winter. We have recently been hosting the Royal British Legions Quiz, if you are interested in attending, please get in touch for more details, it is great fun, accompanied by great food during the interval. Now that the evenings have warmed up, we are starting our BBQ on the terrace from Wednesday 1st July, this will continue throughout the summer every Wednesday running alongside our Happy hour when you can get pints of San Miguel for as little as 1.50euros, our BBQ includes lots of fresh salads and meats, from meats, from ribs, pork chops, beef burgers ,hot dogs and lots lots more. We also have a very large selection of fine wines from different vineyards across Spain, both reds and whites. Why not come and try our new extended range of steaks 10oz T bone and 20oz Sirloin, sourced from Hereford cattle, these are unique breed, with a dark red body and a white head, originating in Herefordshire in 1817 and quickly spreading across America, Canada and Europe, due to the very high meat quality, the meat is more marbled therefore has a greater flavour. On Friday night, you can enjoy these for only 25 euros including all the trimmings, it’s a must try. Please pop in, or call to book.
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f a e L e e r T e v i l The O By Julian Flint Carn
So, I think most people know the benefits of Olive Oil, but did you know about the benefits of the Olive tree leaf??
the body. The anti-microbial activity of oleuropein reduces and improves the inflammation.
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Olive Leaf and How to Make Your Own Olive Leaf Tea
6. Lowering blood pressure It has been found that oleuropein is able to relax the blood vessels, lower blood pressure and even prevent the formation of blood clots. In addition, olive leaf also helps to stop irregular heartbeat, improve blood flow in the coronary arteries and balances blood sugar levels.
The wonderful qualities of olive oil are well known to us all, but did you know you can also use the leaves of this magnificent tree? A variety of new studies reveal what ancient cultures knew for centuries – infusion made of the olive leaves has extraordinary health properties that work against a wide variety of diseases and symptoms. It all starts with photochemical. Photochemical are actually chemicals found in plants (phyto in Greek means plant) and aim to protect the plant against diseases and various pests. When we consume the plants, we absorb the photochemical into our body and allow them to also protect us from those hazards. One of those photochemical found in olive leaves is called oleuropein, and this is one of the main active ingredients responsible for its health benefits. The Amazing health benefits of olive leaves: 1. Inhibition and prevention of cancer Olive leaf extract has been shown to have anti melanoma effect in mice. Late phase tumour treatment significantly reduced tumour volume. Other studies have also shown protective capabilities against breast cancer and showed an arrested growth in a tissue culture of human breast cancer cells at an early stage in the growth cycle. 2. Building bone A Spanish study from 2012 found that oleuropein stimulates production of bone-building cells (osteoblasts), thus preventing the loss of bone density and fights osteoporosis. 3. Anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties The oleuropein, and other compound found in olive leaf, have a unique feature that makes the leaves particularly effective in fighting against various micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. These substances impair the ability of the viruses to create amino acids, thus preventing their ability to reproduce and multiply. These compounds act just against the micro-organisms, actually achieving what antibiotics could not achieve – a targeted attack of the problem, instead of attacking the micro-organisms along with the body. 4. Antioxidant effect Olive leaf also contains many phenols, antioxidants that neutralize the action of free radicals. Free radicals are active substances that damage the process of creating DNA. A damaged replication of DNA causes our cells to age more rapidly. 5. Anti-inflammatory properties One of the most common uses of olive leaf is healing various infections in
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7. Fighting cholesterol In addition to all these benefits, olive leaf is able to fight the formation of bad cholesterol (LDL) by preventing its oxidation. This oxidized cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol and is detrimental to our health. 8. Strengthening the immune system Olive leaves have traditionally been used to enhance the functioning of the immune system and enhance the body’s efforts to fight invading organisms. A liquid extract made from fresh olive leaves was shown to have an antioxidant capacity almost double green tea extract and 4 time higher than vitamin C. 9. Medicine against cold Because olive leaf works excellently against different viruses, it is effective in preventing and treating viral diseases that often have no cure by conventional medicine. Among these viral diseases are cold, flu and even herpes. 10. Treating other diseases Since olive leaf works against bacteria, viruses and even against fungal infections (such as Candida), it is effective for treating a wide variety of diseases. Among other things, the leaves act against malaria, polio, psoriasis, allergies, colds, tuberculosis, various infections (in the lungs, liver, teeth, ears and many others), chronic fatigue and more. How to prepare olive leaf tea at home? If you have access to olive trees, you can make your own tea, just make sure the leaves are of a good quality and haven’t been sprayed with pesticides. Pick olive leaves in the mid-morning when any dew has dried. The leaves should ideally be oven-dried at just below 150 deg F. (65 deg C). When the leaves are dry, crush them by hand and remove the stalks. Step 1 tsp of dried leaves in a cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain. You may drink three cups a day. The tea is bitter so sweeten with honey. Take this tea with food to avoid stomach irritation. Side Effects Olive leaf is considered to be safe, but it can interfere with certain chemotherapy drugs. In addition, people with low blood pressure are better to pay attention to their blood pressure, so the extract doesn’t reduce it too much. As a general rule, it’s always best to check with your doctor first before taking Olive Tree Leaf tea.
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Sun, sun, sun get out and have some fun! That’s an order moteros. I hear far too much chat about not riding my bike because………..Bolleauxas they say in France. This is not a dress rehearsal guys, this is it! Remember what the Rawhiders say “Adventure Before Dementia”, so, so true. Congratulations to the Rawhiders who welcomed their 100th member recently and in particular PatrikKinander from Guardamar who was that man. The club is a multi national, any bike type, social, independent riding club, and more details can be found on their website www. costablancarawhiders.com For those of you who like the pace a little quicker and love adrenaline it’s Algueña time again folks! Yee hah I hear you say if you’ve been before and if you haven’t you really should. True to form they haven’t got this year’s poster ready yet but it’s the same as last year so here is last year’s to give you an idea of what goes on They have actually produced a publicity video which can be found at https://youtu.be/76GunydrXXg All in Spanish but well worth a watch. Remember this is last year’s poster and the date is SUNDAY 5TH JULY 2015. On the subject of adrenaline what about that Jorge Lorenzo? It’s now 4 in a row with wins at Mugello and Catalunya. The Mugello race had everything including a bike switch for wet tyres. Catalunya turned into a bit of a procession after Marquez crashed out trying too hard to catch Jorge but the old goat (Greatest of All Time) Dr. Rossi still holds a 1 point lead as I type by making sure he’s still on the podium when Jorge wins. In World Superbikes Tom Sykes got going with a double at Donnington but Jonny Rea managed 2 seconds and then pulled out another double In Portugal to put himself 124 points clear! Unbelievable unless you watch it, he’s just soooooooo smooth. Well have a wonderful June guys and remember if you have any comments or want to advertise your club, group or an event I can be contacted via email at timbikers@ gmail.com or on Facebook at Tim Bikers where you will also find details of events where I have got less notice. Spanish word of the month – verano, yes it’s summer. Check your tyres and watch out for diesel, it won’t be etting washed away. Stay safe moteros and all the Biking Best, Jack
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HONDON VALLEY GOLF SOCIETY A FESTIVAL OF GOLF FROM ALBACETE TO MURCIA. Staging five separate golfing events in the busiest period of the year for the Society tested the mettle of events organiser Graham Palmer and vice captain Ken Knight who stood in for Captain Steve Munn in all but one of the five events. Starting the bonanza at Las Pinaillas, thirty members and guests arrived in Albacete after a long journey to enjoy a welcome breakfast. After a good competition on a challenging course in the countryside that saw Steve McGuinness run out the winner, the golfers all enjoyed an excellent ‘menu del dia’ to round off the day. On to Alenda for the monthly Stableford. Steve Munn organised a great day’s golf on a course in fine condition. Forty three players enjoyed the day starting on the first and tenth tees at around 9.30 am in lovely weather conditions. In the Matchplay Knockout, Steve Lee and John Ainscough progressed at the expense of Dug Blair and Jan Hendriks. Jamie Smith capped his win in the Gold Section by winning the cash on the football scratchcard with Preston North End. A special mention here for Steve Ingerson who won Bronze with 39 points. Six days later, the beautifully manicured Las Colinas was the venue for thirty two members and guests to kick of the golf break at Hotel Costa Narejos, Los Alcazares. Richard Bligh gave a masterclass in golf as he scored 38 points playing off a handicap of 3. A noon start meant the golfers would have to get round in good time if they were to make it for Happy Hour in the hotel and the famous G and T drinkathon! Three down, two days to go and Lo Romero and Roda Golf were the final two venues. Lo Romero proved to be a special round for Kevin Lawler who carded 39 points. The following day at Roda Malcolm McGuigan, a guest, won the day with 37 points. The Committee had decided to combine the two scores for the top prize of the week. Martin Taylor was the winner of a voucher for two nights for two people at Hotel Costa Narejos and a €50 voucher for the golf shop at Roda. Vice captain Ken Knight conducted the presentation of prizes for all three days in the hotel bar assisted by main organiser, Graham Palmer. The new HVGS President, Jim Lynch, presented the prizes.
Forthcoming HVGS Golf Days and Other Events Tuesday 14th July - Bonalba
TUESDAY 26th MAY, LAS PINAILLAS, ALBACETE MEMBER Steve McGUINNESS Malcolm ROBINS Steve INGERSON
CATEGORY Gold Winner Silver Winner Bronze Winner
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TUESDAY 9th JUNE ALENDA GOLF MEMBER Jamie SMITH Malcolm ROBINS Steve INGERSON
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MONDAY 15th JUNE, LAS COLINAS MEMBER Richard BLIGH Ken KNIGHT Mal BARNARD
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Elspeth McDAVITT Sarah Mc CABE
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H’CAP POINTS 3 38 20 24 c/b 22 34 36 35
TUESDAY 16th JUNE, LO ROMERO MEMBER Martin TAYLOR
Kevin LAWLER Paul EVANS Sarah McCABE Carol MARRINER Paul HAWES
H’CAP POINTS CATEGORY Combined Overall Winner 15 64 of Lo Romero and Roda 21 39 First 21 36 Second 35 Third 34 Fourth Fifth 18 31
Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am Friday 17th July - El Romero, Barbarroja
WEDNESDAY 17th JUNE, RODA GOLF
Summer Bar-B-Que 7 for 7.30 pm Tuesday 11th August - Font Del Llop Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am Tuesday 8th September - Alicante Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.30 am1st and 10th Tuesday 13th October - Alenda
MEMBER Malcolm McGUIGAN Bill STOBO Jamie SMITH John AINSCOUGH Graham PALMER
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H’CAP POINTS 37 34 7 31 7 30 11 29 c/b
Meet in the Clubhouse at 08.45 am For information on how to join HVGS contact the Secretary, David Fellows, on 965978104 and 649552730 or email davidfellows13@gmail.com . To reserve your place on the list for the Society Golf Days contact the Captain, Steve Munn, on 634326853 or e-mail him at steveandsonya@hotmail.com
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THE WAY TO YOUR NEW HOME PROPERTY OF THE MONTH. REF 914: Daimes La Hoya
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IPG present this beautiful 4 bed 4 bath detached country house, situated in the quiet location of Daimes La Hoya. Approx plot size of 2,000m2 and an approx, build of 220m2. This is a spacious property, with 4 double bedrooms and 3 have walk in dressing rooms and en suites. Fire place in lounge, and large American style kitchen .Bed 1 has terrace with views over to Elche. Bed 4 had a terrace with views over to La Marina. An 8 x 4 swimming pool, lovely well cared for garden. Spacious family home.
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2 bed, 2 bath detached villa with private swimming pool. Lounge with fireplace, two large double bedrooms both have their own en suites. Master bed has air con and glazed doors onto pool area. Separate kitchen, and front terrace with sun canopy. Large under build, for storage. Gate to rear of property onto green area. Good condition .All reasonable offers considered.
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