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Saucepan-banging protests from Madrid to New York
Another massive protest in cities throughout Spain – although this time mimicked by similar ones in other European countries – saw thousands of people take to the streets on Saturday banging saucepans. Under the slogan ‘global noise’, they chanted, ‘we do not owe, so we will not pay’. According to a report by thinkspain.com, they were clamouring against tax hikes and cutbacks designed to mop up government deficits caused by politicians’ overspending and high wages, and mismanagement on the part of banks, as well as European Union-imposed austerity measures which look set to worsen the already dire unemployment situation in the country. Sevilla, Valencia, Murcia, Vigo (Galicia), Santander (Cantabria), Zaragoza (Aragón), Barcelona and Gijón (Asturias) Asturias saw the largest demonstrations after that of Madrid, which started at the EU headquarters before heading to the Puerta del Sol and finally to the Plaza Neptuno. At least 12 people stripped off naked whilst others took off all bar their underwear and stood in a huge circle, wrapping themselves in cellophane. They say the State debt was not caused by the general public, but by those in power, and yet it is the general public rather than those in power who are having to pay for it out of their own pockets. They chanted the usual messages of ‘people united will never be beaten’; ‘hands in the air, this is a hold-up’; and ‘this is not a recession, it’s a scam and a fraud’. Protesters are calling for an immediate halt to cutbacks, tax increases and privatisation of public services, for the labour reform – which will make
it easier and cheaper for companies to sack staff, even hard-working ones and even where the firm is financially sound – as well as a moratorium on the repayment of the State deficit at least until an audit of the general public’s economic situation is carried out, the creation of a ‘public-sector bank’ and for toughening up of criminal and civil penalties for politicians and bank managers who have created the State debt through fraud, corruption or general bad handling of finances and the economy. In Valencia, outside the city hall, demonstrators carried banners and chanted slogans to the effect of being unable to afford saucepans and frying pans – which they banged loudly; being fed up of forming part of the so-called ‘neither-nor’ generation, known in Spanish as la generación ni-ni (ni trabaja, ni estudia, or ‘neither works nor studies’) and calling for an immediate audit of the public debt. Those who took part in the demonstrations throughout the country were of all ages, from young children to the elderly – the so-called iaioflautas – elderly protesters, literally translated as ‘granny/ granddad flautists’ – carried banners calling for the government to stop destroying the future for their children and grandchildren. The Global Noise gathering was organised by Spain’s 15-M movement – so-named because it started with on-street camps and sit-ins on May 15 last year, a week before the local elections across the nation – and by the USA-based Occupy Wall Street movement, who carried out a similar demonstration by banging saucepans and frying pans in New York.
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Since October 2 the Consejería de Agricultura, Pesca y Medio Ambiente has been working to clean the beaches of the Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar of organic waste washed down from the ramblas and ríos of the Levante almeriense. The Municipalities are prioritising the cleaning of urban beaches, with special attention to those that are accessible by land and have greater public use.
This activity also involved groups linked to environmental protection. Meanwhile the Ministry has allocated three crews to remove non-biodegradable waste, which undertaking is now almost completed. Meanwhile the removal of vegetation is ongoing. Most of the Authority’s resources are focused on the Levante areas. The Parque Natural has been assisted by the Michelin company, which provided articulated bulldozers, transporters and personnel to assist in the cleanup. The Delegado Territorial de la Consejería de Agricultura, Pesca y Medio Ambiente, José Manuel Ortiz, expressed his gratitude ‘to these groups, as well as many anonymous citizens who have spontaneously worked and continue to work on the beach clean-up.’ He especially expressed his thanks to Michelin and enterprises and entities of the Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar who organized the cleanup day by volunteers.
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The recent data on almond sales abroad made by the Almerían companies specialized in nuts show an increase in the value per kilo. According to data provided by the Delegación Territorial de la Consejería de Agricultura, Pesca y Medio Ambiente, records obtained from the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade, show that in the first seven months of this year the provincial companies conducted business with 63 foreign clients for sales of almost 2 million kilos of almonds, a volume that represents an increase of 20.4% over the same period last year. Much of the product was destined for Italy, which remains the country that dominates almond exports from Almería. Germany was the second greatest importer, with 38.8% of sales, France third with almost 14%, and Lebanon the fourth, with 3.2%. Almond purchases from abroad declined. In the first seven months of the year, almonds to the value of 2 million euros were imported, an amount representing a decrease of 31.8% over the reference period of last year. The main source of imports is the United States, with 1.5 million euros worth being imported to Almería. Portugal is the second largest supplier, with 16% of the total
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The sharp price rises in September has made it even more complicated to re-evaluate state pensions, which use the year-on-year CPI in November as their point of reference. The Government has not yet confirmed whether or not it will compensate pensioners for the deviation in inflation (pensions only rose by 1% and the CPI will be much higher than this) and have gone no further than to say they are looking at the matter. Compared with August, the CPI rose a full point because of the increased prices of clothing, footwear, fuel, cars and medicines. Leisure and culture were two other areas that saw their CPI increase by 1.4 points, to 1.2%, because of price rises in cultural services, and, to a lesser extent, in toys, games, newspapers, magazines and communications (due to a rise in the cost of telephone services).
Toddler Dies After Being Run Over By School Bus
An 18-month-old girl died today after being run over by a school bus at the entrance to a school car park in the Chapinería district of Madrid. The accident occurred at 13.48 hours today at the entrance to the Colegio e Instituto Santo Ángel de la Guardia in Chapinería (pictured). Sources within the emergency services confirmed that the toddler had died as the result of a massive brain trauma. Paramedics were quickly on the scene, but could do no more than confirm the little girl’s death and provide support to her family. Initial investigations have shown that the bus was reversing when it ran the toddler over. Witnesses said that at the moment the accident occurred, the little girl had run away from the relatives who were with her at the school gate.
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Using dental records police have been able to identify the body found in the Rambla de Béjar, in Lorca, on October 6th as that of a German woman, Helmtrud Gill, who disappeared on 28the September when torrential rain hit the area.
Rajoy Promises High-speed Rail Link Between Barcelona And France By April 2013 Spain’s Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, has announced today that the Barcelona-Figueres-Perpignan highspeed rail link (AVE) will be open for business in April 2013. photo: www.timesunion.com
Police identify body of German woman washed away in Murcia floods
According to the local authorities, 27-year-old Gill, who lived in the Los Jarales area of Lorca, disappeared whilst driving her car towards Puerto Lumbreras. Her car was swept away in a flash flood, and deposited several kilometres away in the riverbed. The victim’s car was found on September 30th and police with sniffer dogs, firefighters and volunteers have been searching for the missing drivers ever since, but the huge amount of mud and debris swept into the river bed by the torrential rain made the work of rescuers extremely difficult. The woman’s body was eventually found on Saturday by some walkers in
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The Spanish premier made the announcement in a press conference held jointly with French president, François Hollande, after the hispanofrench summmit held in Paris this morning. Rajoy’s announcement comes the day after the Minister for Public Works made it clear that his objective for next year was to have a high-speed connection with France, referring to the AVE running from Barcelona to the French border. According to the chief executive of Adif, Enrique Verdeguer, this is just one of the new high-speed links that will be opened during 2013, together with the Albacete-Alicante link, part of the Madrid-Levante line. The opening of the AVE link to the French border will mark the conclusion of the Madrid-ZaragozaLleida-Barcelona-French frontier line, which has been under construction for the past decade, connecting numerous provincial capitals.
74% of Catalans in favour of independence referendum
the area, and taken away for forensic tests, during which her identity was finally confirmed. The flash floods at the
end of September claimed five lives in Andalusia and another five in Murcia, and forced hundreds of people to flee their homes as the waters rose and wrecked
According to an opinion poll carried out by the Generalitat’s Centre of Opinion Studies (CEO), 74.1% of Catalans are in favour of holding a referendum to decide wether Catalonia should become an independent European State.
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Spanish basketball players ‘damaged’ Olympic village apartment paid for the destruction immediately.
Dennis Hone, interim chief executive of the London Legacy Development Corporation, who is in charge of developing the Olympic Park in east London, told British newspaper The Guardian it was the only incident of hooliganism he had encountered during the sporting event. But he did also say that a Moroccan athlete took out a sprinkler system that crashed through several floors by playing with a remote control aircraft. It is not the first time the Spanish basketball team has sparked outrage. In 2008 it was in
trouble over an advertisement showing the players from both the men’s and the women’s team using their fingers to make their eyes look more Chinese. The pictures showed both sets of players making the gesture on a basketball court adorned with a Chinese dragon. They were part of a publicity campaign for team sponsor Seur. photo: examiner.com
Spain’s basketball players have been slammed for ‘trashing their apartments’ following their gold-medal loss in the London Olympics to the U.S. Manager Sergio Scariolo’s team racked up more than 11,000 Euros in damages to their two London 2012 rooms after the 107-100 loss, it was revealed Thursday. The exact nature of the damage has not yet been confirmed, but the Spanish media has condemned the actions as “despicable” and “disrespectful”. And a source within the Spanish Basketball Federation, which has officially denied any knowledge of the vandalism, said: “The leaving parties are usually a regular thing when players finish a tournament. After living together for six weeks, preparing and competing, they have it. But it has never led to this.” Newspaper El Pais said Spain’s Chef de Mission, Cayetano Cornet, confirmed the damage the day after the Aug. 12 game and that the Spanish Olympic Committee
According to the data collected by the CEO, 74.1% of those inter viewed were in favour of holding a referendum on independence for Catalonia, whilst 19.9% said they were against the idea. A vote held in the Congress of Deputies yesterday, however ruled out any possibility of this referendum being held legally. The PP, PSOE and UPyD all voted against a motion to allow the Generalitat de Cataluña to call a referendum. The motion, that would have allowed autuonomous communities the same right to hold a referendum as is currently enjoyed by central government, was quashed by 276 votes to 42, with no-one abstaining.
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baby theft: María Gómez Valbuena Had ‘Absolute Power’ With Regard To Adoptions Five doctors have confirmed today before the magistrate investigating the alleged theft of a baby girl from Madrid’s Clínica Santa Cristina in 1982, that the nun María Gómez Valbuena, known as “sor María”, had almost exclusive responsibility for handling adoptions and had absolute power, according to a report from ThinkSpain. All the doctors - Ana Elisa López Delgado, María Rosa Acero de Pablo, María Teresa del Olmo Mombiedro, Carmen Sánchez Calvo and Olga Fadón Pérez - acknowledged that the hospital had a private area where mothers who supposedly wanted to give their babies up for adoption were taken. They stated that “Sor María” was responsible almost exclusively for handling the administration involved in all the adoption cases and was free to come and go in the private area, amongst the cribs and incubators, without anyone challenging her presence. Three of the five witnesses confirmed that the nun was almost totally autonomous within the clinic, but that the department heads and administrative directors must have known what was going on within the heirarchical chain of command in a public maternity hospital. Sor María is facing charges of illegal detention and forging public documents after María Luisa Torres
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made a formal accusation against her for taking away her newborn baby girl at the Clínica Santa Cristina in 1982.
After giving evidence today, Olga Fadón, who worked as a doctor in the neonatal department at the Clínica Santa Cristina for 30 years, told members of the press that she had “never” noticed anything “strange”, nor seen any mother cry, nor did she see any couple come in without a baby and leave with a baby in their arms. “Sor María” was “powerful”, stressed Olga Fadón, before going on to explain that “whatever she did was considered the right thing to do”, and that “she, and she alone, was the one who looked after all the adoptions”, adding “adoptions have always been a tricky area”. The doctor also recognised that “it was a totally different Spain to the one we know today, and women didn’t know much about their rights”, but added that she didn’t believe that any mother was “coerced” into handing over their child for adoption. When asked about the possibility of babies being “stolen” from their mothers at the Clínica Santa Cristina, she said she thought it unlikely, because “there were good bosses and everything worked very well”.
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Homeless Families in Spain Are Squatting After Eviction
Protest groups in Spain have helped families that were kicked out of their homes by banks find shelter in repossessed, empty apartment buildings. Police moved in quickly in most cases, but in Seville about 30 families are going on six months of illegal occupation. Fifty-four-year old Mercedes Lladanosa is living in a two-bedroom apartment with her daughter and granddaughter. It has hardwood floors and a fancy faucet in the bathroom. But bare light bulbs hang uselessly from the ceiling; the electricity was shut off months ago. And the washing machine is only for show, as the city cut off the building’s access to running water last week. They cook with a gas camping stove. What little furniture Lladanosa has was donated or found in the trash. It is not much - a couch, a bed and a crib. She and more than 100 others have been living like this since May, in this five-story building that was completed three years ago and left empty when the developer went bankrupt. Nearly 40 families moved in with help of members from the 15M activist group, like Antonio Moreno Rosana. “Right now in Spain we have something like 517 evictions a day. The thing is, just in Andalucía I think, there are 116,000 empty houses. It is outrageous that you have got empty houses when people are getting thrown out into the street,” said Rosana. Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards have been evicted from their homes since the housing bubble burst in 2008. Once a house is repossessed by the banks, the owner is still liable for the mortgage,
meaning several generations are being saddled with debt. Rosana said it makes no sense. “We think that, you know, if a bank has an empty house for a year or two years, that should be expropriated immediately. It is like you have it empty? No, you can not have it empty. We are going to put some people in there, if you are going to have it empty,” said Rosana. 15M group protests The 15M movement has tried a few times in Madrid, Barcelona and the Catalonian city of Sabadell to house evicted families in buildings now belonging to banks, but efforts were swiftly defeated by police. Lladanosa and her fellow squatters risk being thrown out any day. Not everyone lives in the building out of absolute necessity, and for some, making a statement is worth the risk. Social worker Montserrat Sanchez lost her job in an immigrant center two months ago and could not pay her rent anymore, so she went back to live with her mother and father, but then left. “I think I have the right, like everyone living in this world, to have my own house and my own place where to stay. And I do not think it is right to go back with my parents. So that is why I came here,” said Sanchez. Lladanosa and others have to haul water from the water fountain installed outside the building by the city (next to garbage bins). The unemployed cook turned housekeeper said she wants to regain her dignity. She wants a roof over her head & not for free. Report by Caroline Arbour: www.voanews.com
QR code scanning rises 218% in Spain
Across Europe, as smartphone adoption increases, more consumers than ever are using their mobile devices to interact with QR Codes, according to recent figures from comScore. report by Helen Leggatt QR codes are becoming more commonplace in magazines and outdoor advertising across Europe. Within the EU5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom), more than 17 million smartphone users scanned a QR code in the second quarter of 2012, according to comScore. That’s a healthy year-on-year growth of 96%. The growth in some countries is huge. In Spain, 16% of the population scanned a QR code in Q2 2012, up a whopping 218% in twelve months. In the same period, the number of smartphone owners scanning QR codes in Germany rose 128% and, in Italy, 75%. The country with the highest percentage of smartphone Check out our QR code users scanning QR codes is Germany with 18.6%, higher that’ll take you to our website! than the EU5 average of 14.1%. QR codes represent a “new and exciting” opportunity for marketers, said Hesham Al-Jehani, European mobile product manager at comScore. “By offering more detailed product information or related content, QR codes bring consumer vital information in their consideration of a particular product or service,” added Al-Jehani. “With smartphones now in the majority of consumers’ pockets, access to the sort of information they might get on their computer when researching a product online can help retailers improve their conversion in-store.”
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Red Cross Urges Spanish To Donate Money For Food Parcels
Spaniards are being called on to supply food parcels to their poverty-stricken counterparts as the nation’s economic crisis continues to bite, according to a report on the Daily Mail news website Spain’s Red Cross launched a drastic appeal for 30 million Euros - a move which in recent years has been reserved for helping famine-hit African nations and earthquakeravaged Haiti. It is the first time the agency’s annual campaign has focused solely on aiding people in its own country and will see essential food supplies handed out to 2.3 million ‘extremely vulnerable’ citizens over the next two years. The figure of those in need has already risen from 1.5 million in 2010 to 2 million in 2011. Families are being called on to donate money for the food parcels, as part of the Red Cross’s annual Dia de la Banderita (Little Flag Day) fundraising event which took place on 10th October. Most required are pasta, rice, olive oil, vegetables and canned fish which will be delivered to children living below the poverty-line, as well as the homeless, longterm unemployed and pensioners. Tied into this appeal will be a TV marketing campaign; an advert will show a family - a father, son and daughter - sharing an omelette made from a single egg; a Red Cross
food parcel arrives and their mood lifts.
Red Cross director José Javier Sánchez Espinosa echoed the appeal’s slogan by saying the money was needed ‘Now More Than Ever’: “We have observed that there has been a serious deterioration in the social situation. Because of that, for the first time, we ask for support in helping the Spanish population.”
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He went on to add that of the two million helped by the agency’s social programme last year, a disturbing 1.7 million remained living below the poverty line, earning less than 627,78 Euros per month.
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A staggering 864,000 could not afford to heat their homes in the winter, and 524,000 did not eat a meal with protein in it more than three times per week. This appeal comes in the same week the IMF said Spain would miss its deficit targets in 2012 and 2013 because of a much bigger economic contraction than had been forecast. The IMF said Spain’s economy would contract by 1.3% next year, compared to a government forecast of 0.5%. This would see th% per cent of GDP in 2012 and 5.7 % in 2013 - significantly higher than the EU-agreed targets of 6.3% and 4.5%.
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This week sees the one of the biggest ferias in the region come to Huercal Overa from 18th – 22nd October. There are huge tents for dancing and live shows, rides, stalls, food and bars. Here is the programme of acts on: Thursday 18th, from 11.30pm – Second (free entry) Friday 19th, from 11.30pm – Festival of Latin Passion (€8 entry) including Danny Romera, Andres Hunnbis and Josepo Saturday 20th, from 11.30pm – Fira Mucho and Facil (entry €15) Sunday 21st, from 11pm – Andy and Lucas (entry €10) Monday 22nd, from 10.30pm – Maria Carrasco (free entry) There will be something for everyone!
I-CafeBar.com opposite the bus station and just down from Lidl in Huercal Overa is so much more than an internet cafe! It is a hub of daily life where you can go in for a paper, a cuppa and a cake with a friend, buy and send a card, top-up your mobile phone, order some goodies from the UK, check your email and have a Spanish class! Having been recently renovated and now under new management, icafebar.com offers a great location for a business meeting or just a catch up with friends. This Feria, they are also going to be open on the Friday and Saturday nights until 1am to offer you an alternative to fiesta food, so when you get really hungry after dancing the night away, call in for a pie, pasty, sausage roll or cake, a beer or just a good old fashioned cup of tea! For more information pop in or call 950 135 039. Voss Homes Estate Agency wishes everyone a great Feria 2012! If you are looking to buy, sell or rent a property in the Huercal-Overa area then contact Voss Homes who have an office, 100m from Lidl supermarket on Carreterra Estation, only 1km off junction 553 of the A7 motorway. Andy Voss has specialised in selling properties here for over 7 years and, because of his in depth knowledge of the area, he offers a more comprehensive, professional, and friendly service to both Home Owners and Buyers. Voss Homes provide extensive newspaper and internet advertising AND they also work with a number of other reputable agents thereby attracting clients from all over the world for your property! They are also now looking for long term rental properties in the Huercal-Overa area and have many clients of all nationalities. Call 0034 678 002 006 or 950 616 827 or visit www.vosshomesspain.com Cam Concepts SL is a family business with more than 18 years assisting expats in Alicante and Almería with all aspects of living in Spain. They pride themselves on their reputation and for having many satisfied customers. They can, as native British speakers who speak fluent Spanish, offer you assurance that your questions and concerns will not be misinterpreted, and a that you can be assured that you will be offered the best advice, without having to ask! Cam Concepts is located on the opposite side of the road to the
Post Office in Huercal-Overa, take the side road opposite the metal statue with the bakery on the corner. Mandy & Chris look forward to seeing you at their office, where they will be happy to help you, no matter how small your enquiry may be or call 950 471 357. Huercal-Overa Veterinary Centre is run by Husband and wife team Angel and Elena who both speak an excellent level of English. Since May 2011, they have offered an invaluable service to the pets in the area. They can help and advice you on any concerns you may have about your pets welfare and they also have a dog and cat grooming service too. They have a great range of pet food and other accessories in the centre. For more information or to book and appointment call 950 61 67 81. Jugetes Fantasia, just behind the Post Office in Huercal Overa is a treasure trove of toys, games, bikes and puzzles. They have lots of well known brands including Fisher Price and Playskool for the little ones, Hello Kitty, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Spiderman and Disney top name a few. They also stock bikes for young children and have puzzles and board games and popular mini helicopters for the adults. They have recently introduced a superb loyalty card scheme, similar to a Boots points card, where, whenever you spend any amount of money in store, you accumulate points to spend whenever you wish. If you have birthdays to buy for before now, why not get a loyalty card and you may get a half price or even free Christmas present! Why not pop in and have a look for yourself. Casa de Tesoros, or The House of Treasure, is located in the old Chimineas Acar premises on Avda, Guillermo in Huercal Overa, just down from the Post Office and it is a cavern of goodies to search through. They have a large variety of furniture, kids toys, kitchen equipment, books and much more! It is full of second hand items and you can even sell your unwanted items here. Take anything you need to sell into Gerry and Lorna and they will display it for you for a small fee. So save yourself time and hassle selling things yourself at the bootfairs or online, have someone else do it for you and reap the benefits! For more information call 664 409 898.
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It Is More Important Than Ever To Get It Right By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Fr anks
Many British expatriates living in Spain do not understand where they have to pay tax. They either believe they have a choice or decide not to declare themselves for tax in Spain. You are tax resident in Spain if any of the following apply: 1) You spend more than 183 in Spain in a calendar year. 2) Your “centre of economic interests” is in Spain. 3) S pain is your “centre of vital interests”. As a resident in Spain, you are liable to Spanish tax on all your income and gains wherever in the world they arise. You currently also need to declare your worldwide assets for wealth tax purposes. Anyone not applying the rules correctly is likely to be caught out. The government desperately needs to
increase revenue and is intensifying its crackdown on tax fraud. It is targeting residents who have not declared all their overseas income and resident foreign nationals who have not declared themselves for tax. We are hearing reports about the authorities contacting resident expatriates who it believes have not correctly declared their offshore bank accounts and investments. They are believed to be using information supplied by offshore jurisdictions. Until 30th November 2012, anyone with undeclared income and gains can take advantage of a tax “amnesty”. The government has promised to then get much tougher on tax evasion. Higher taxes for longer? The scale rates of income tax increased across the board this year, ranging from an additional 0.75% for income below €17,007 to an extra 7% on income over
€300,000. This takes the top rate of tax up to 52%. Tax on savings income was hiked to 21% for income up to €6,000, then 25% on the next €18,000 and 27% on the excess over €24,000. These higher taxes were only meant to apply for 2012 and 2013 income, but since the government now needs an extra year to reduce the deficit to 3%, it seems likely the higher tax rates will need to apply for longer. Wealth tax has already been extended. Contact an international tax and wealth management firm like Blevins Franks for clarification on your tax situation in Spain, and for guidance on the tax saving opportunities available here. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should take personalised advice.
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A new test to indicate which people are most at risk from life-threatening allergic reactions has been developed by British scientists. The procedure measures levels of an enzyme in the blood which is involved in allergic reactions that can cause potentially fatal anaphylactic shock. Medics hope the test could become the definitive,
gold standard test for the diagnosis of severe allergic reactions across the world. One in three Britons suffers from an allergy and the number of cases is rising by five per cent every year. It was developed by the University of Southampton’s Dr Andrew Walls working with doctors at Southampton General Hospital to help combat a rise in serious allergic reactions to such
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things as peanuts. ‘Allergic reactions to drugs are increasingly common and reactions to food such as peanuts, tree nuts and fruit are also a concern, particularly in children and adolescents,’ said Dr Walls, a reader in immunopharmacology. ‘But reliable tests for establishing the risk of a reaction have not been available, leaving patients vulnerable to serious
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reactions in the future.’ Levels of an enzyme called CPA3 are considerably higher in the blood of people who are prone to life-threatening allergic reactions compared with those who are not. The level of enzyme can increase rapidly within minutes of the onset of serious allergic reactions, known as anaphylactic shock, and remain elevated for more than a day afterwards. Using materials developed over a period of years in his research lab, Dr Walls has created a technique to measure these levels in patients and find out who is most at risk. He said: ‘The development of this test should help to determine the proportion of people with a specific allergy who may be at risk of a lifethreatening reaction. ‘This advance allows clinicians to be able to understand the vulnerability of these patients, and either ensure they avoid the problem trigger, or provide them with an injection device so that they can selfadminister a drug to fight the onset of a shock, vastly reducing their chances of continued serious attacks.’ Dr Mich Lajeunesse, a consultant paediatric immunologist and a member of the clinical research team, said the test will drastically alter the way doctors diagnose. ‘Severe allergic reactions are frequently overlooked by doctors who call it severe asthma instead,’ he said. ‘This test will help doctors recognise these reactions and provide patients with better aftercare and prevention of future allergic reactions.’ He added: If it proves to be as useful as the early trials suggest, it is likely to become the gold standard for diagnosis of severe allergic reactions around the world.’
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Bad hair day? Blame it on your medicine!
Going thin on top? Or is your hair losing its colour? Your medication could be to blame. Drugs for blood pressure, acne, depression — even common painkillers — can lead to hair loss, according to a report by scientists at the University of Melbourne. And other drugs can turn a brunette into a redhead, or make straight hair curly. Hair loss or thinning can occur up to a year after taking medication but, thankfully, in most cases, hair loss or any other changes are reversible. Doctors say it is important that patients see their GP if they notice any unusual hair loss (do not stop taking any medication without seeing your doctor). They can be switched to other drugs, if appropriate, or the dose can be reduced. In other cases, patients can be reassured the effects are unlikely to be permanent. ‘The cause of hair loss or change is often unknown, but you must always consider the effects of drugs,’ says Professor Sam Shuster, emeritus professor of dermatology at Newcastle University. ‘When drugs do affect the hair, the change is usually mild and reverses when the drug is stopped. So you may want to tolerate the change, because of the important effect the drug is having in restoring your health.’ It’s well known, for instance, that chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but also attack other fast-growing cells in the body, such as hair roots. This is why patients can start to lose their hair within two to three weeks of starting treatment. The drugs can also affect texture and shade, research shows, but hair should regrow three to ten months after treatment has ended. In many cases, medications are thought to affect hair by interfering with its growth cycle, which has three distinct stages. In the growing period, which lasts between three and five years on the scalp, hair grows by around 1cm a month. That’s followed by a shorter, two-week stage, known as the intermediate phase, where the hair follicle is prepared for releasing the hair. In the final, three-month phase — the telogen phase or ‘resting’ phase — the hair stops growing and eventually falls out. After three months, the follicle starts to grow a new hair. Fortunately, this happens randomly all over the scalp. If it didn’t, the hair would be shed in clumps. If you are taking medication for any of the following conditions, you may be experiencing hair change. . . EPILEPSY, ANTIDEPRESSAnts PSORIASIS CONTRACEPTIVE PILL BETA BLOCKERS acne pills , ibuprofen blood thinners
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It’s not just a question of “fixing” • An implantologist “replaces” what’s broken. It’s about curing missing teeth by surgically each component of the mouth implanting titanium “screws” (teeth, gums, joints muscles, into the jawbone, to later mucous membranes, etc) to its cement on crowns which appear optimal state. as natural as ones own original An integral dental surgery teeth. consists of various different specialists working together to • An oral surgeon specialises in both periodontics and implants. achieve a healthy mouth and beautiful smile: • A reconstructive surgeon • A general dentist tends to routine dentistry (check-ups, fillings, etc).
(“maxillofacial”) operates on all parts of the face, ears, nose, and throat.
• An odontopaediatrician is a When should I visit an general dentist who specialises integral dental surgery? in treatments for children 0 – 14 Bleeding gums, broken or years. missing teeth, pain, discolouring • An endodontist performs root canals on broken or caried are all warning signs requiring teeth which require pulp tissue the attention of a rehabilitating removal. specialist.
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Bad news stories ‘alter women’s stress response’
Bad news stories, such as those about murder, seem to alter the way women respond to stressful situations, according to a small study. Women produced more stress hormones in tests if they had read negative newspaper stories. The study on 60 people, published in the journal PLoS One, showed there was no equivalent effect in men.
Experts said the findings showed “fascinating” differences between the sexes. Researchers in Canada compiled newspaper clippings of negative stories, including accidents and murders, as well as neutral stories such as film premieres. Men and women read either negative or neutral stories and then did a scientific stress test. Levels of the stress
hormone, cortisol, were measured throughout the study. One of the researchers, Marie-France Marin, from the University of Montreal, said: “Although the news stories alone did not increase stress levels, they did make the women more reactive, affecting their physiological responses to later stressful situations.” Men’s cortisol levels were not affected. She added: “It’s difficult to avoid the news, considering the multitude of news sources out there. “And what if all that news was bad for us? It certainly looks like that could be the case.” The scientists suggested that women may be naturally better at identifying threats to their children, which affects the way they respond to stress. Professor Terrie Moffitt, from the institute of psychiatry
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at King’s College London, said: “According to self-report studies, women say they are more ‘stress reactive’ on average than men. “This study adds fascinating new evidence of change in a stress hormone after an experimental... challenge. “Stress researchers confront a real gender puzzle: As a group, women seem more reactive to stressors, but then they go on to outlive men by quite a few years. “How do women manage to neutralise the effects of stress on their cardiovascular systems? An answer to that question would improve health for all of us.” Other experts warned that the study was small so the reported effect would need further testing.
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So pigs can’t fly. . . but mice REALLY can sing: Scientists discover rodents can mimic and learn complex sounds
It seems that Bagpuss was ahead of his time! Decades after the pink and white cat and six singing mice first appeared on our TV screens, scientists have shown that mice really can learn songs. Male mice, who use high-pitched love songs to woo females, also change their tune when there is competition around. The findings suggest mice can mimic and learn complex calls and sounds. This ability, known as local learning, had been thought to be limited to people, as well as some birds, dolphins, whales, bats, elephants, sea lions and seals. With mice widely used in medical research, the finding could help shed light on autism and other conditions in characterised by problems in communication. It may also be of interest to generations of Bagpuss fans who, as children,
were fascinated by the mice that lived on the mouse organ and their high-pitched songs. It was already known that male mice whistle or sing when trying to court females but it was assumed that their ultrasonic cries are produced instinctively, with little thought going into the process. However, when the US scientists put males of two different strains were put in a cage together, one gradually adjusted its song so that it sounded more like the other’s. This, the research team from Duke University in North Carolina said, is a hallmark of vocal learning. The discovery that if the animals lost their hearing, they began to sing out of tune, also fitted the definition. Other evidence came from a series of tests which showed similarities between the way the human and mouse brain produces songs. In all, the creatures satisfied the five key tests of vocal learning, the journal PLoS ONE reports. Kurt Hammerschmidt, a German expert, said: ‘This is a very important study with great findings.’ Researcher Erich Jarvis said: ‘Our results show that mice have the five features that scientists associate with vocal learning. ‘In mice, they don’t exist at the advanced levels found in humans and song-learning birds but they are also not completely absent as commonly assumed. ‘If we are not wrong, these findings will be a big boost to scientists studying diseases such as autism and anxiety disorders.’
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Guerilla Transport for London stickers with spoof notices for passengers are being plastered on Tube trains and stations. The notices, in the same colour and font as genuine TfL signs, include “No eye contact. Penalty £200” and “We apologise for any incontinence caused during these engineering works”. Others suggest commuters should offer their seats to “drunks less able to stand” and advise: “Peak hours may necessitate you let other people sit on your lap.” A spokesman told the BBC: “It’s a form of rebellion, whether it be due to the current climate of doom and gloom or people wanting to brighten their day.” The stickers, apparently designed to brighten commuters’ daily journeys on the London Underground, are bring celebrated on a Facebook page. However, a spokesman for the British Transport Police branded the stickers “unwanted vandalism that causes criminal damage”.
Geordie accents help plants thrive A gardening expert claims that talking to plants in a Geordie accent helps them thrive more than any other regional pronunciation. Chris Bonnett had staff at his nursery in Essex speak to plants in different accents every day as an experiment. The plants were also played DVDs and CDs of regional soaps and pop stars to help reinforce the different dialects. Each group was placed in a different area of the nursery, near Colchester, and staff took great pains to ensure the accents were never mixed up. Mr Bonnett says the ‘Geordie’ plants, which were subjected to Geordie Shore, Cheryl Cole and Ant and Dec, grew almost 10% more than those in some other groups. He said: “We kept all other variables as constant as possible. So the plants all had the same amount of sunlight, water and nutrients. “By the end of the summer it was clear that the accents had a huge effect. There was, more or less, average growth across the Australian, Liverpudlian, Yorkshire and American groups. “The Geordie and Welsh groups visibly thrived and displayed enhanced growth while the Scottish, Chelsea and Mancunian plants were stunted.”
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The Spanish Government’s Council of Ministers has approved the Draft Bill on the Protection and Sustainable Use of the Coastline, amending the Coastal Act 1988, to be submitted to Parliament, according to a report on www.kyero.com
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The new legislation will protect the coastline from urban over-development and will generate confidence, increase economic activity and provide legal security to the public and to companies.
In this respect, Miguel Arias Cañete clarified that “there is no amnesty on illegal constructions”, but rather “a clearer and more transparent regulatory framework” is established.
The Vice-President of the Government, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, stated that the amendment “protects our environmental wealth, reconciles environmental protection with sustainable economic activities, will liberate us from urban atrocities and provide us with tools to guarantee and improve the legal security of homeowners on the coast, as well as of those carrying on economic activities such as the beach bars”. In this respect, the Vice-President of the Government indicated that in Spain there are more than 3,000 beach bars “which are a singular feature of our tourist attractions and which provide more than 40,000 jobs in Andalusia alone”. The legislation empowers the Government to suspend unlawful urban activities, increase the protection of the beaches, particularly natural ones, and better defines the area of land-sea public domain, explained the Vice-President. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Miguel Arias Cañete, underlined that the new legislation has three objectives: to reinforce protection of the coastline, increase legal security and generate confidence and certainty for homeowners on the coast and for economic activity. Among the measures to protect the coastline, the minister highlighted that the new law reinforces the ban on new buildings. “This law is not laxer or more tolerant, but rather it is a law that will help reinforce the ban on new
The Draft Bill bans improvement works on existing buildings, both in the land-sea public domain and in service areas, resulting in any increase in volume, height or surface area.
The minister explained that the new law introduces the so-called ‘anti-Algarrobico clause’ that regulates the possibility for the Government to suspend illegal urban activities on the coast to avoid irreversible situations, always leaving the last word to the courts. Furthermore, urban beaches are distinguished from natural beaches, increasing the protection for the latter. La Moncloa reported that with regard to the measures to generate legal security, the minister stressed that the scope of the LandSea Public Domain is clarified and citizens are guaranteed access to updated information on their properties and other rights. To that end, assets in the land-sea public domain must be registered in the Property Registry. Citizens may consult whether their land is affected by limitations in the public domain on the Internet. This measure will contribute, argued the minister, “to improving the confidence of foreign investors and help reduce the stock of unsold properties”. Among the measures that aim to facilitate the viability and sustainability of economic activities, the ministers cited the extension of the maximum term of concessions to 75 years. Miguel Arias Cañete stressed that all buildings constructed on the coast illegally will be demolished, such as the El Algarrobico hotel. 1,100 concessions on properties expire in the year 2018, which will result in their demolition. For the latest property news: www.kyero.com
LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR
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Q: SELLING EXPENSES:WE ARE GOING TO SELL; WILL WE HAVE TO PAY TAX? A. The situation varies depending if you are a resident or non-resident of Spain. (having a certificate of residencia comunitaria is not sufficient proof of this/to find out if you qualify as a Spanish resident consult the tax office or your solicitor) NON RESIDENTS: The capital gains tax rate since 1st of January of 2012 is 21 % of your net profit. The rate is applied to the difference between the acquisition price by purchase (or inheritance) and the sales price. (the prices used are the ones shown on the deeds of acquisition/ inheritance and sale). You’re allowed to apply a reduction to the taxable base: For every year after the second of ownership up to 1996, you are allowed to reduce the taxable base by 11.11%. For every year you have owned the property after 1996, you are only allowed to reduce the taxable base by the annual official inflation which is published each year with the national budget. When you have calculated the net taxable base the rate is 21%. To add to the complication also be aware that the purchaser will retain 3% of the sales price on account of the capital gains tax of the seller and will pay it into the tax office within 30 days. It is then up to the seller to calculate what the real capital gains tax using the calculation above is and then , either claim some back , or pay the difference to the tax office . RESIDENTS: If you are a resident the first thing to look into is (a) The possible total or partial exemption from capital gains tax due to reinvestment (roll-over) and (b) The possible claim of total exemption if you are over 65 years old. In both cases there are certain conditions that have to be met to qualify for these exemptions. Consult a solicitor to find out how to qualify. If you do not qualify for any of the above exemptions the rate of tax applied to your profit is 21% for profit up to 6000 euros, 24% for profit between 6001 euros and 24000 euros and 27% ot profit above 24001 euros. Plusvalía tax: this is a local tax on the increase in value of the land , which depends on the valuation established by the rates department. The town hall will happily calculate this for you on presenting title deed and last rates bill. Remember you will not have to pay plusvalía if you have paid plusvalía on the acquisition (by any title ) within the last year. (if a transaction within the last year has been in respect to part of the property you do not pay again in respect to that part) Solicitors fee: This varies depending on the circumstances of the transaction, if their is a tax claim to be made etc. . The best advice is to ask for a budget in writing. Normally about 1%. Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.
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A survey conducted by the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and property firm Tecnocasa has revealed that the average price of a property in Spain has fallen by 53% since 2006. By analysing transactions in cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Seville and Valencia, the university report concludes that Spanish property prices have fallen from an average of 3,500 euros per sqm in 2006 to 1,633 Euros per sqm in June this year, with 20% of that decline being recorded in the last year alone. Between June 2011 and June 2012, property prices in Malaga have fallen by 1,352 euros per sqm to 1,140 while the price of a property in Valencia has decreased from 1,118 euros per sqm to just 881 euros per sqm.
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MOJACAR WINDOWS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTRE, Ventanas y Puertas Mojacar S.L. invite you to our Home Improvement Centre showroom on Mojacar Playa. We are the area´s Official distributors for top quality HOCO Windows/Doors, who are a part of the HAAS Group, one of Europe´s leading Windows/Doors manufacturers. We give you top German quality, made to measure just for you and manufactured at our factory in Valencia, under the strictest quality control. At Ventanas Y Puertas Mojacar S.L, you will find friendly and experienced English and Spanish speaking staff that can see you through from your initial enquiry through to installation. Come and talk to us and discuss your requirements. We have a lot more to offer than you think. We are open Monday to Friday 09.30 till 14.00 and 16.30 till 18.00. You can call us on 950 473 104 – email us
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Just 6 months after opening it’s doors, Bay Bistro on Mojacar Playa has .already gained a good reputation for quality food served at affordable prices. Husband and wife team Gerry and Sandra, are now pleased to add their new Deli Sandwich menu to tempt the tastebuds of anyone looking for a filling sandwich idea. Featuring Ham Ploughmans to the more modern Chiabatta Tuna or Chicken melts, they are all served on a selection of breads, plus a garnish of homemade coleslaw, salad and potato chips. Sourcing the best fresh local ingredients, and add to that the great service, and an incredible view across the bay, Bay Bistro is definitely worth a visit. Situated above the Irish Rover, Bay Bistro can cater for all functions and parties and will be open for Christmas. Give them a call on 628 761 391.
D MATCH DIGITAL SERVICES with its sister company have been established in their TV showroom on Mojacar Playa for over 18 years. Arriving in Mojacar over 25 years ago it was inevitable they would set up a business that could be run by the whole family. D match with its three vans and five engineers are always to be seen out and about installing and servicing satellite TV systems, air conditioning units, solar hot water systems and Securitas alarms. In the summer they also sell portable fans and in the winter Neater Heaters and patio heaters
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European car sales ‘fall for 12 months in row’
New car sales in the European Union have fallen for the 12th month in a row in September, according to the region’s biggest carmakers. Demand across the 27 European Union countries fell 10.8% from last year. But of the major markets, the UK was the only one to grow, up 8.2% from the same month last year, said the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Carmakers had 1.1 million new EU registrations last month with 9.4 million cars sold this year so far. In September, the major car markets in the eurozone which is weighed down by recession, spending cuts and high unemployment - fell sharply. Germany - the largest economy in Europe and one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world - saw its car sales drop 10.9%. France fell by 17.9%, Italy fell by 25.7% and Spain declined by 36.8% from September 2011. Across the EU as a whole, the 10.8% drop in September is the steepest drop so far in the past 12 months.
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The European Automobile Manufacturers Association is made up of 18 European car, truck and bus manufacturers - including premium carmakers such as Germany’s BMW and budget manufacturers such as South Korea’s Hyundai. In the UK, shares in car parts maker GKN fell more than 4% after it said a sluggish European automotive market would weigh on its profits for the third quarter of the year. “Macroeconomic conditions have deteriorated in recent weeks and some softening in order books is now evident, particularly regarding European automotive and industrial markets,” it said. (Article : www.bbc.co.uk)
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but it is a bit complicated! For those who enjoy the challenge of a hard Suduko puzzle it could be seen as something of cop-out. But for those who find them too much of a struggle it could be, literally, just the solution Two researchers have developed a mathematical algorithm that solves Sudoku puzzles very quickly, without any guessing or backtracking. Complex networks researcher Zoltan Toroczkai and Notre Dame postdoctoral researcher Maria Ercsey-Ravasz, from the
University of Notre Dame also say they can also explain why some puzzles are harder than others. The only drawback is that you need a PhD in mathematics to understand just what they’re proposing (read their work here). Toroczkai and Ercsey-Ravasz, who also studies at Romania’s Babeş-Bolyai University, began analysing Sudoku as part of their research into the theory of optimisation and computational complexity. They say most Sudoku enthusiasts use a ‘brute force’ system to solve problems, combined with a good deal of guessing. Thus they try all possible combinations of numbers until the correct answer is found. While the method is successful, it is also time consuming. Instead, Toroczkai and Ercsey-Ravasz have proposed a universal analog algorithm that is completely deterministic (no guessing or exhaustive searching) and always arrives at
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It’s irritating enough being around someone you don’t like. Now, to make matters worse, scientists have discovered that bad company could also affect your brain! According to a report in the Daily Mail, whether you like someone or not can affect how your brain processes their actions, according to new research from the University of Southern California. Most of the time, watching someone else move causes a ‘mirroring’ effect — that is, the parts of our brains responsible for movement are activated by watching someone else in action. But being around someone you don’t like can send this process awry – you might think the person is moving more slowly than they actually are, for example. Past research has shown that race or physical similarity can influence brain processes, and we tend to have more empathy for people who look more like us. However this study took differences in race, age and gender into account – everyone who took part was a Jewish man. The researchers split the men into two groups – half were presented as neo-Nazis, with the aim of making them disliked, the others were presented as likable and open-minded. When the men viewed someone they disliked, the part of their brain that was otherwise activated in ‘mirroring’ — the right ventral premotor cortex — had a different pattern of activity for the disliked individuals compared to the likeable ones. But the difference was only spotted when the annoying person was actually present – there was no difference in brain activity when the men watched videos of the people they disliked. ‘Even something as basic as how we process visual stimuli of a movement is modulated by social factors, such as our interpersonal relationships and social group membership,’ said Mona Sobhani, lead author of the paper. ‘These findings lend important support for the notion that social factors influence our perceptual processing.’
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A lazy new dad has built the world’s fastest motorised pram to save the effort of having to push it. Plumber Colin Furze added a powerful engine to his silver metal pushchair, giving it an incredible top speed of 50mph. But the 33-year-old, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, says it’s too powerful to go at top speeds with baby son Jake. He spent four weeks and £450 designing and making the pushchair, which has a 125cc motorbike engine hidden between the wheels. Mr Furze uses an accelerator and brake levers to control the speed, gears to go up hills, and the handle to steer. “It is rather scary to drive but I’ve had lots of envious looks from mums and dads, especially when they are pushing their babies up hills,” he said. “Hopefully one day I’ll be able to take Jake for a proper ride in it but I’m not sure if my girlfriend Charlotte would be very happy about that! It is really unstable when it goes at top speed and if you hit a rough bit in the road you are in danger of falling off, but so far I’ve managed not to crash.” He was determined to build the fastest pushchair in the world and applied to Guinness to set the record as there wasn’t one already in place. “I needed to go at least 30mph to do the record and I managed to do much better than that which is fantastic,” he added.
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1 Made from the residue of grapes (4) 2 “Praise the Lord� (8) 3 A Hindu festival (6) 4 A female spirit in Irish folklore (7) 5 Capable of being done (8) 6 Dinner jacket (6) 7 Round red root vegetable (4) 14 Something that happens (5) 16 Relating to the lower body (5) 18 Parcels (8) 20 Fragrances (8) 21 Killers (7) 23 A solid lump of a precious metal (6) 25 A place of worship (6) 27 Website addresses (4) 29 Apprehends (4)
front of Chinese leader (9) 6 Part of Shanghai likely to see falling ice? (4) 7 Ferocious section of scruffier cedar (6) 14 Give, but almost being contrite outside (10) 15 Something found in Marks? (9) 18 Small, small exam is most sugary (8) 19 Song, for example, from empty day - awful! (7) 21 Stay with a miner, perhaps (6) 23 Endings of short letter you scrawl very sincerely (5) 25 Done eggs, we hear (4)
Down 1 Player of note? (8) 2 She comes before broken ringlet, providing refuge (10) 3 Employing universal talk (5) 4 Huge? I am, with guys from southeast (7) 5 Full of vigour, making green tie in
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CRYPTIC crossword
CROSSWORD
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8 Hurries and ushers out (6,5) 9 Dialect of fruit? (8) 10 Stringed instrument cut short, hence losing head with intense force! (8) 11 Monarchs, for example, are useful for keeping straight! (6) 12 Rebels from Shanghai initially going after increase in pay (5) 13 Quick drawings hidden in casket chest (8) 16 Xian Sou might be uneasy (7) 17 See one who sees? (7) 20 Cleverly with lots of light? (8) 22 Short cheese (loud) (5) 24 Bring in a bit of chimp or tiger (6) 26 Agile performers - flying creatures following a crow, almost (8) 27 Rescue vessel, albeit of new formation (8) 28 Most recent Los Angeles exam (6)
SUDOKU PUZZLE
Sudoku is a placement puzzle. Enter the numbers 1 to 9 in each row and column of a grid, made up of 3 x 3 subgrids. The catch is that each row, column and grid must contain only one instance of each number or letter.
8 Letters (4) 9 Angry (5) 10 Fertilizer ingedient (4) 11 An outline (6) 12 Imagines to be true (8) 13 In a psychotic manner (8) 15 The Six Million Dollar Man (6) 17 Runs off (7) 19 Lose heart (7) 22 Cultural (6) 24 A black flavored candy (8) 26 Break-and-enter (8) 28 Graduates (6) 30 Skid (4) 31 Lofty nest (5) 32 A river in central Europe (4)
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
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The herbal remedy echinacea can prevent colds and is of most benefit to people who are prone to them, according to the largest ever clinical study of the herbal medicine. Researchers found that taking three daily doses of the common remedy for four months reduced the number of colds. The duration of the illness suffered by patients also went down by an average of 26 per cent. According to the results of tests on 750 people, the treatment also cut the number of recurrent colds suffered by those with weak immune systems or a history of catching several bouts each year by 60 per cent. Several previous studies, including an overview of evidence by the highly respected Cochrane Library, had suggested that echinacea could soothe symptoms and cut colds short, but there was only limited evidence it could prevent the illness from ever taking hold. The most recent major paper into the therapy, by the American College of Physicians, had found that it did not prevent colds or significantly reduce the length or severity symptoms. But the new study by experts from the Cardiff University Common Cold Centre suggested that taking Echinaforce, a common form of the herb extract, could not only reduce the risk of colds but reduce the amount of paracetamol patients took while ill. The research, which was part-funded by A. Vogel, the Swiss manufacturers of Echinaforce, was published in the peer-reviewed journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. It was primarily designed to test the safety of the treatment, and found that it caused no adverse sideeffects in the participants, who were all over the age of 18.
The MHRA, the British drugs regulator, warned parents earlier this year that Echinacea should not be given to children under 12 because of the risk of ‘severe’ allergic reactions including rashes and swelling of the mouth and tongue. Echinacea is extracted from the Eastern Purple Coneflower, which is found in North America, and has long been used as a herbal remedy for the common cold. It is purported to work by fighting viruses, which cause up to 95 per cent of all colds and flu, and studies suggest it can also boost weak immune systems if swallowed. Patients mixed 25 drops of Echinaforce or a placebo with water and held it in their mouths for 10 seconds before swallowing it, three times per day over a four month period. Those who took the treatment suffered 149 bouts of illness compared with 188 in the placebo group, a difference described by researchers as ‘borderline significant’, but the total number of days spent with flu was reduced from 850 to 672, a ‘highly significant’ change. Recurring infections were cut from 100 episodes in 43 patients to 65 episodes in 28 patients, a difference of 59 per cent, the authors wrote. Roland Schoop, a medical researcher for Bioforce, the British arm of A. Vogel, and one of the study’s authors, told the Daily Telegraph: ‘We were actually pretty amazed when we found this 26 per cent difference in cold episodes.’ University of London researcher Dr Margaret Richie, who was not involved in the study, added: ‘The clinical trial indicates that echinacea supports lowrunning immune systems but does not overstimulate well-supported ones.’
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Calling all Musicians & Singers. You are welcome to come along and join in this fun night out !!!
Open Every Day 12pm - Late
Tel: 950 634 562 lavidacucador@gmail.com
We are here
Albox Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia
Mojacar
E15
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1km
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Cucador Junc 547 Huercal Overa
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THE CRAZY COW BAR & CAFÉ on Mojacar Playa, just opposite Playa Blanca have a new menu available! They are still cooking famous tapas (mini meals) including cottage pie, curry, fishcakes and many other favourites all freshly cooked to order! Just go along and graze on a selection, you will not be disappointed! For more information call 666 891 340 (closed Mondays). free wifi
Aberdeen Angus beef and the Arbroath Smokie are a musttry for visitors to Scotland, according to a new book by travel experts, according to a report in the The Herald. The culinary favourites feature in Lonely Planet’s Food Lover’s Guide to the World which lists the best foods to be found across the globe. The book describes Aberdeen Angus beef as “the pride of the butchers’ block” and the Arbroath Smokie as a “unique, creamy, savoury, cured fish.” Isle of Mull Cheddar also features on a list of the world’s best cheeses.
Downstairs on the sea front next to the Irish Rover Look out for our live entertainment evenings
sunday Roast menu of the day
3 courses €10 3 course - €10.50 the night of main course - €7.50 menu
Bar open 10am - LATE Food served all day from 10.30am Last orders 10pm
3 courses €11.50
regular TRIBUTE SHOWS see website for details
tel: 950 473 099 www.beachcombermojacar.com
Albox
Special Summer menu 3 course €8.95 including a carafe of wine per couple Italian 3 course menu two new Full A La Carte also available options added Sunday Sizzler €8.95 to the menu
including a carafe of wine per couple
del noche
Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm - late. Sunday 2pm - 6pm Closed Monday. Call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm Find us across the old bridge from Palza Mayor Albox, opp Bar Wassy
tranger come S WelRestaurante, Limaria
Menu of the Evening, 3 courses 9.95€ including a drink A la Carte from 6.50€ for a main course Menu of the Day 7.75€ including a drink Wednesday Lunch, Midweek Roast, Beef or Pork & Tea or Coffee €5 Thursday and Friday Steak Night 7.95€ Lunch-time Menu from 5€ Sunday Lunch 5€ or 3 course 9.75€
950 432 719
Established 7 years
The Food Crazy cow Cafe cooked with love All food freshly cooked to order You will not be disappointed!
Breaking news
New winter dishes plus all your old favourites
Last food orders at 6.30pm
Winter Opening Times Tues - Sat 12noon - 7pm Sun 12noon - 4.30pm Closed Monday WE ARE OPPOSITE PLAYA BLANCA, MOJACAR PLAYA SEE YOU THERE XX Tel: 697 465 620 Email: crazycowcafe@yahoo.com thecrazycowcafe
showbar & restaurant
The Irish Rover
The IRISH ROVER on Mojacar Playa serves the Full English Breakfast from 10am – 1pm. 8 items €4.95 or 14 items €6.95! includes tea, coffee or orange juice on a large sunny terrace with fantastic views over the sea. Sundays is the Famous Irish Rover carvery, 3 meats, 7 fresh veg served 1 – 5pm plus a fun quiz. Friday Special: Get that Friday Feeling and come along to the Irish Rover and enjoy Fresh Cod & Chips for a fantastic price of just 4.95€. Bookings are now being taken for Christmas Day Lunch, 3 course carvery lunch at the fantastic price of €20 per person and just €12.50 for children up to 10 years old. Call in for our Christmas lunch menu and for reservations call 950 473 135. Cliff & Julie have owned and run THE WELCOME STRANGER RESTAURANT & BAR in Limaria, Arboleas for 7 years and pride themselves in top quality food and service at this hidden gem in the valley of Limaria. They offer classic choices with innovative twists, vegetarian options, all dishes are made on the premises. There are outside terraces available to dine on or to simply enjoy a refreshing drink. Steak Specials Nights on Thursday & Friday with rump steak, homemade chips, peas, mushrooms & tomatoes for just €7.95! The menu of the night and the a la carte menus are available EVERY evening. They also do an extremely popular Sunday lunch (see main ad for more details), bookings advisable and now offer a mid week roast too on a Wednesday – choose between beef and pork for just €5! They are closed for one day TODAY, 10th October, but for more info and to reserve a table call 950 432 719. Tomorrow, Thursday, 11th October BEACHCOMBER will host a Diana Ross Tribute. Coming over especially from the UK. ‘Lady Sings Ross’ is a classy Diana Ross tribute show that covers this diva’s material from her time with the Supremes to her more recent hits. She is a London based singer who has performed at Shepherds Bush Empire, Hyde Park and many other venues in the UK and Europe, as well as singing live in New York and Los Angeles. All acts from now on will perform on the covered terrace giving every table in the restaurant a good view. This will also allow you to make use of bar stools at the bar. They can organise taxis for you, it is always safer to book in advance and they can do this if you wish, both ways if you like. As usual, Beachcomber continues to serve delicious food at affordable prices – you’ll be amazed at the quality and affordability! For more info call 950 473 099.
Your No1 Entertainment Venue in Mojacar for All the Family
Get That Friday Feeling Friday Special Fresh Cod & Chips
€4.95
4th November
t y niggh CharitO rphan e for Vera
telephone: 950 473 135
mojacar playa between Lua & Moma Beach Open 10am till late
LA CENA, in Albox is a fine dining experience without the expense. A beautifully decorated restaurant run by husband and wife team Simon and Carol. At the moment take full advantage of their special 3 course summer menu where you can choose from 3 starters, then from a choice of 3 mains, then finish off your meal with either summer fruit and yoghurt, ice cream or chocolate gateux with cream! They also offer an alternative to the Sunday lunch, a Sunday Sizzler at just €8.95 per person, with a carafe of wine per couple included! They are now re-open after their annual holiday with two more choices added to the menu del noche. If any of this has wetted your appetite, call 950 430 930 after 5.30pm today!
The authors say the “moist, soft, crumbly cheese born in the bleakly beautiful Isle of Mull,” deserves more of the spotlight in the cheddar world. The hardback title has been compiled by a team of food writers with an introduction by Mark Bittman, author of the best-selling book How To Cook Everything.
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Free Bottle
of La Mancha Red or white wine per couple to take away with any of our night menus
Valid only with this voucher Mon - Sat: 19.00 - 22.00
Club de tenis albox restaurante
Menu del dia Tues - Thurs €8.50 fri - sun €10
Carne a la Brasa - Tapas
Halloween
Dinner & Dance PARTY - 31st October Come Dressed up and get a free caÑa Birthdays - Business Meals All kinds of special occasions
Paella available
24hrs notice required
quiz Tuesday from 8.30pm
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Tel 667 671 578
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VidaBar Cucador
menu del dia
12.30 - 3.30 MON - THURS + SAT 2 COURSES 6€, 3 COURSES 8€ all Lite bite Premier menu league served football 12pm-8pm all welcome live ladies friendly darts wed 8pm
take away food available until 8pm
SAXON REAL ALE ON TAP - ONLY 2.40€ PER PINT blackthorn cider
ESTRELLA ONLY 2€ PER PINT Open Every Day 12pm - Late Tel: 950 634 562
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guinness flavoured criSps?
Guinness and a packet of crisps have long been a good partnership. But Guinness flavoured crisps?
of cereals. The group has cut almost 900 tonnes of salt and more than 9,000 tonnes of sugar from its recipes since then. “A certain number of moms don’t want their kids to have as much sugar as they do right now, so that is a barrier for some to purchasing breakfast cereal,” Harmening told Reuters at CPW’s new global innovation centre in the Swiss town of Orbe. The move comes as food and beverage companies
regulation due to the global obesity epidemic by offering healthier products or smaller portions. The World Health Organisation estimated there were over 42 million overweight children under the age of five in 2010. It says obesity in Europe is already responsible for up to 8 percent of health costs and up to 13 percent of deaths. Read the full story online at www.uk.reuters.com
Our usual night time menu including roast lamb and roast pork
Early booking essential ITV
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Raciones, Tostadas, Chicken & Tapas, Hamburgers and Chips just €5 much, much more!!!
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We welcome you to enjoy home cooking at its best! from 9am til late
Breakfast option from 9am Daily Specials Board Home-made puddings Bar Menu & Snacks Including Burgers, Lasagne, Omelettes, Salads with Home-Made Hand Cut Chips..
MENU DEL DIA
5€
(For 2 Courses)
Every Day 12-3 Except Fridays
live Football
now serving GuiNness & strongbow Caña with a tapas only €1
LA ALFOQUIA, ZURGENA
Childrens menu available
Beer-battered Atlantic Cod, Homemade Chips, Mushy or Garden Peas… from 5.95€, 12-9pm Also available Saturdays 12-4pm
Tuesday - Sunday from 7pm
Café Bar
vegetarian menu available
Cod ‘n’ Chips - friday
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La Alfoquia, Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
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P o l I G O N O I n d u s t r i a l A l b o x , N e a r t h e I T V G a r a g e
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Fried Chicken eat in or take away
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sunday roast menu del dia
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Inc will cut sugar and salt in the children’s breakfast cereals they jointly market outside North America, the latest attempt by major food companies to respond to health concerns, according to a report from news agency Reuters. The two have been in a joint venture since 1990 to sell Nestle-brand cereals such as Cheerios in more than 140 countries outside the United States and Canada, markets which account for about half total global cereal sales of some $25 billion (15 billion pounds). They say they will reformulate 20 cereal brands popular with children and teenagers by 2015, boosting wholegrains and calcium and aiming for average reductions of 24 percent in sugar and 12 percent in sodium. The reformulation will affect about 5.3 billion portions of cereals sold each year. The 50/50 joint venture called Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) is the second-biggest breakfast cereal producer after Kellogg Co but is Europe’s leading manufacturer of children’s cereal. It had sales of 1.9 billion Swiss francs ($2 billion) in 2011. CPW Chief Executive Jeffrey Harmening said the plan builds on efforts started in 2003 to
have your christmas party with us
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grilled 14oz Entrecote Beef Steak 16oz T-Bone Steak Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb
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Guinness Burts Chips are priced at 75p for a 40g packet, and £1.99 for a 150g packet. (UK PRICES)
ONLY 35€ pp
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We were crushed to find out that they’dnot yet found their way over to Spain but no doubt they’ll be arriving here soon!
Lunch 1pm - 4pm Dinner 7pm - 10pm
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Big on beefy flavour, they’re likely to win over the taste buds of more carnivorous types but are 100% vegetarian friendly, and we love the cosy autumnal feel of packaging with its toasted golden crisps glowing temptingly out of the Guinness-black background.
DEL DIA Traditional 4MENU Courses with Wine & Coffee christmas Included - Mon to Sat inclusive lunch 5 Courses all nights...
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Yes, Burts crisps has partnered with Ireland’s famous stout producer for a world first - Guinness crisps. When the potato chips hit our desks today we were skeptical at first, but one taste of the subtle roasted barley and hops flavour and we were reaching for a pint of the black stuff to go with them.
Saturday and weekday Premier League, Cup and European Matches (Details on notice board & Smooth FM)
Entertainment Bingo
Today and Every Wednesday 2.30pm
Spot Prizes. Cash Prizes
Rollover Jackpot NOW 240 Play Your Cards Right NOW 80 Ceroc Dancing ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LINE DANCING KEEP FIT SLIMMING CLUB
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We are closer that you think!
We are 3.5 kms on the right, from the exit of 543 of the E15 / A7 motorway. Direction La Concepcion ~ You can’t miss us and you shouldn’t!!
REST. Balabona & Petrol Station
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La Concepcion
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COMMUNITY NEWS Dames in Turre..
November 5th Dames in Turre shopping trip to Murcia, with the morning in the city centre and the afternoon at the Ikea and Thader centres. 14€ call Lesley 950 478 633
FGBMFI Mojacar
Saturday 20th October 2012, FGBMFI Ladies and Men´s Breakfast Meeting, at 10.00 a.m in the Torre Bahia Restaurant, Mojacar Playa. A cooked English Breakfast, including Tea or Coffee is served for 6 Euros. Come along and be challenged by a personal testimony, make new friends, you will be very welcome. Booking is required for catering purposes. Please contact: 950 168 349, mobile: 66 11 4048 or email: info@villas-in-spain.biz This month´s Speaker is Gordon Burgess..a Pioneer to Spain.
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT pool BAR, PARTALOA
Come along on Wednesday 31st October and enjoy a Halloween Night of LIVE MUSIC with Matt Black, singing all of your rock’n’roll favourites from the 50’s & 60’s as well as hits from The Rolling Stones, The Beatles & Many More... TICKETS ONLY 3€ entrance to include Chilli & Rice OR Curry & Rice... PRIZES FOR THE BEST FANCY DRESS TOO! For more information call Michelle 677 874 852
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THE VOICES OF ALMANZORA
VidaVenue
Cucador
PRESENT
A MUSICAL EVENING
QUIRKY QUIZZES
at La Vida, Cucador
Monday evenings - 7.30 for 8.00 pM
Saturday 20th October
Just 1.50€ to enter
Quirky Quiz Questions
This week we have another ‘phobia’ word ~ this time it’s LACHANOPHOBIA. The chances are that you have never heard of it, but you may well in fact have come across it when attempting to feed young children ~ so there’s a bit of a clue! But in fact, if you do know what it means, then it will score your team a point in next week’s quiz ~ so get searching for the answer! And if that’s caught your attention, then you’ll be sure to enjoy our Quirky Quiz Questions Come and join us on a Monday evening. We definitely don’t take things too seriously ~ it’s just light-hearted competition. Sometimes from a slightly different perspective !!! Bring your friends ~ Beat your neighbours
PERFORMANCE: 8PM (DOORS: 7:30PM)
TICKETS ONLY 4€ DONATION TO F.A.C.E.
CA$H BINGO
RAFFLE WITH FANTASIC PRIZES (DURING INTERVAL)
sEE OUR MAIN AD ON PG 27 for directions
FOOD AVAILABLE FROM 7:30PM BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW BY CALLING 950 634 562 EMAIL: lavidacucador@gmail.com
PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT CASH PRIZES SPOT PRIZES CASH ROLLOVER JACKPOT ALL WELCOME TUESDAYS 7.30 - 8PM EYES DOWN
Thursday 18th October
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beaut & h t l a e h , t craf Tibetan Silver Jewellery UK Fashion Nail Extentions Designer Handbags Unique Gift Ideas Candu Computing Crystals & Precious Stones UK Branded Sweets Homemade Pies & Cakes Semi-Precious Stones & Candles Per Una & M&S Clothing Hand-Knitted Shawls & Wraps Clairvoyant ~ Tarot Card Readings Aura-soma readings ~ Angel Cards Come early to book your session!
a great day out
VidaVenue
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The Fundraiser Charity & Community Shops
The people’s charity, The Peoples Choice
Helping the disabled Cancer Research Vera Orphanage Run totally We put our Asprodalba by volunteers hearts into and many more
helping
Opposite Super Turre in Turre & Maxi Dia in Vera Open 6 days a week... times on shop doors Contact 664 620 288
Hope
Autumn Ball Strength in aid of
Faith
Breast Cancer Awareness Faith Friday 26th October 2012 Hope
Courage
Renfe Building, La Alfoquia, ZURGENA
Entertainment By
€10.00 per ticket Courage 8 s 0 0 Including buffet s 7 The , m 0s, usic Tickets from Claire 6Strength SUN SPOTS 687 669 851
espanglish
Cucador
10am - 4pm We are here
Albox Arboleas Zurgena La Alfoquia
Mojacar
E15
1km
La Vida
Cucador Junc 547 Huercal Overa
SPANISH Lessons In ALBOX at
TOTAL Entertainment Beginners 10 hrs Elementary 11 hrs
EVERY THURSDAY
€8 /hr pp Conditions apply
More info on 950 39 00 37 Visit us opposite the Vera Bullring
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Airport services Airport, social & shopping run. Telelephone 663 429 521
www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067
Cheap
Airport Parking
Alicante Almeria Murcia New Servicing / Repairs
Air-con
MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L.
MD S.L
City & Guilds Fully Qualified F-Gas Certified
25 years sole experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
not a jack of all trades
For all your installation or service MD Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration S.L offers requirements including our latest info@md-aircon.com telephone 950 432 110 / 607 364 917
607 364 917 or 950 432 110 email: info@md-aircon.com
chimney sweep
SAMMY SWEEP Chimney Sweep Service available covering all areas call paul on 619 070 839
computers Steve Hayes Informatica
Tel: 950 120 900
alternative energy
construction
baby hire Everything for the visiting baby Car seats,high chairs, stair gates, cots etc delivery & Tel: 950 436 581 or 666 375 688 collection. Tel: 615 806 126 expectingababy@ thebabyhirecentre@hotmail.com hotmail.co.uk Professional Baby
Equipment Hire
FREE blinds
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL BLINDS SH A DING SPA IN, W I T H...
Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a free no obligation quote Tel: 627 907 207 www.solshaders.net Email: solshaders@live.co.uk
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• Pool construction • Pool makeovers & repairs • p roject management • all building projects & reforms Mat Murray 647 841 750 matmurrayes@gmail.com
established in spain for 14 years
fully legal
Reliable English Builder For all your building needs
• Block work • Balustrades • Paving Driveways & Paths
Call now for free estimate 620 112 193 or 630 493 817 For all your building,
cosmetics reforms & general work claire call Steve on Tel: 691 987 454 647 843 486 avonfromclaire@ yahoo.es
business opportunity
coffee shop premises for rent
great potential!
Constructions
Martinez moreno cb (Rambla de Oria) All types of building work undertaken inc plumbing & electrics
tel: 609 421 734 (Spanish)
prime location on tel: 696 052 044 (English) mojacar playa drainage tel: 659 109 379
bar & restaurant villa & pool for rent 4 year lease €55.000 to include all kitchen equipment & furniture €250 per week established 7 years for further info call 950 432 719
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LICENSED POZO/CESSPIT EMPTYING 4 I nstallation of fibreglass septic tanks
for sale
Pool Table
for sale
Pay to play includes 2 sets of balls, cues & triangle
4 Blocked Toilets, Sinks, Baths & Drains 4 CCTV Surveys 4 Drain Tracing 4 Turbine Root Cutting 4 Blocked Cesspits
€500
Tel: 950 120 261 or 687 018 936
Cleaning of Septic Tanks
construction
c a r l o s s a l i e n t e & plumbing heating for solar pool heating, solar hot water installations and repairs. call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email carlos.saliente@ gmail.com
Classified box from 9€. lineage only 45 cents per word Deadline 5pm Friday Contact Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190 ext 332
950 091 109 or 648 768 587
Pc’s, Laptops, Printers etc. Sales & Repairs on-site callout / tuition. Consumables Albox, Almeria
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Solar Wind Power Solutions. Always offers on Solar panels, Over 15 years installation ex p e r i e n c e Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@ s un e r g ya l m e r i a . com www.sunergy almeria.com
trade Businesses can advertise in the classified section
Drainage Solutions
• Emergency Drain Cleaning • High Pressure Water Jetting • CCTV Surveys • Drainage Repairs • Location of Cesspits • Qualified Engineer • Expert Reports
Established 7 years in spain
Tel: 616 531 283 or 670 088 966
• Emptying of Septic Tanks & Cesspits, with high pressure cleaning • Small Only unblockages of pipes & drainage 100€ Pool Cleaning & Water Tanks
Contact: 675 838 808
Now exhibiting at Los Llanos market, Arboleas every Saturday Tel: 950 120 077 Mob: 625 435 050 / 615 396 056
m a r b e l ch i p p i n g s cream available as new at bargain price, small or large inc baby clothes laid • Alterations to all types of amounts, in error, collect clothing or can deliver. • Upholstery & soft Call Rob on furnishings repaired & made 609 199 394 for inc cushions, curtains etc more information Tel: Aldana 658 588 430 (Cucador). When it’s gone it’s gone electrical 28 inch Sanyo Knowles & ELECTRICIAN TV, excellent Abbott no.1 picture 30€ Tel: Neil Godwin for electrics 622 202 513 or and plumbing. 25 years experience (+44) 771 7208 Full City & Guilds 236 Re-wires, free to air Fully insured Mas Movile UK satellite & legal systems. Boletins supplied modem pay as 950 137 208 you go. Suitable Tel : 687 245 569 for windows xp. 638 010 691 20€ Tel: 950 529 gardening 226 P u shch a i r potty finca services with hood and apron 15€. Mamas and professional tree Papas de luxe felling & pruning, travel cot, hardly
dressmaking
For all types of
dressmaking
including all types of palm trees
strimming of overgrown gardens & hedge cutting spanish registered. logs available ring john on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930
heating
Norway’s answer to heating your home in Spain
used 25€. White cane effect nursing chair 10€. Tel: 667 008 560. Glass topped rectangular patio table, six folding chairs and umbrella in good condition. 130€. Tel: 950 467 356 or mob: 634 314 938. D e ll w i r e l e ss printer Model 313w 45€. No offers.Tijola area Tel: 661 161 897 Sky Box Pace with Remote. 50€ Tel: 667 349 908 Yamaha ERB070 4 string bass plus Yamaha practice amp, strap and gig bag. Immaculate condition with very little use from new. Never gigged this is a quality
house clearances
cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods, also business stock liquidations carried out
Call Cash & Carry Clearances Tel: 618 725 567 or 619 773 582
cashandcarry54@yahoo.co.uk insurance
instrument. Current list price in excess of 300€. Accept 170€. Tel: 693 753 327 Saliente. 4 drawer, grey metal, lockable filing cabinet – 80€ Tel: 950 477 299 Wii console, Wii fit balance board, lots of accessories and several games. In excellent condition, ideal Xmas gift. Offers around 200€. Tel: 950 467 356 or mob: 634 314 938.
hobby/craft
Elaine’s Wools quality UK wool & accessories. Also available at Camposol Mazarron & on the Arboleas forum. Call 667 273 889 elaines wools@ gmail.com
interpretor T r a n sl at o r English – Spanish – French – Swedish Documents, Notary, Court, Legal Tel: 646 844 708 www.4way connections. webs.com
iron/metal works
metal works
Gates, rejas, fabriction welding reliable service Telephone 950 069 208 or 638 449 944 adwelds@yahoo.com T & T Metals For all quality metal works, including gates, railings, rejas, staircases, gazebos & chainlink fencing - Tel: 950 431 738
The Metal works Grills, railings, gates of all types, security/ sliding/roller, rejas, concertina doors etc. Tel: Keith Wood on
638 900 949 legal
Need help with NIE / Residencias, C a d a s t r e , Tel: 634 312 171 P r o p e r t y glenn & jayne Conveyancing, www.neaterheater.es Formerly of Knights Insurance, New Building C / Malaga, Albox neater heater See our main ad on D e c l a r a tions, ... are now exclusive the news pages Notary, Wills agents Carlos (Saliente) plumbing & etc Tel: 646 844 for Liberty Seguros heating services. If it involves water, same people - same great service - differeent name 708 www.4way connections. we can help! www.carlossaliente.com Tel: 950 121 943 infoalbox.libertyseguros@gmail.com webs.com Tel: 968 969 962
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• 35 years experience • Guaranteed to beat any quote • Quality work guaranteed
If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space Tel Alan: 950 450 174 or on pg 16, please email info@daviessolicitors.com 600 268 176 locksmith Phil the Pick Locksmith 24 hours. Locked Out? Locks fitted/upgraded house safes. Arboleas & surrounding area. Special weekend rates. Tel: 697 243 181
logs
PAINTING INSIDE & OUT
All quality products
Make over your home this year
10% off with this advert
Tel Graham on load of small or big Olive logs, no roots €160 620 112 193 or load of mixed Olive some roots €140 630 493 817 load of eucalyptus, no roots €150 pets section all loads 2 tonnes pALOMINO kENNELS Exclusive Arboleas & surrounding areas
Call Lee on 636 092 632 eliteplanthire@hotmail.co.uk
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tel: 634 328 779
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Your home or ours. Honest & trust worthy. 3 years experience of all types of animals. References available on request. Tel: 950 067 943 or 676 389 592
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No need for kennels or cattery, Pet sitting in your own home, Arboleas & surrounding areas. opticians Call Vanessa on Optica Albox All your optical needs, 637 061 482 eye tests, hearing tests, contact lenses Not just cats & dogs, Tel: 950 121 991 All other types of pets considered painter / decorator www.replatematecostablanca.com
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Hi My name is Bella, I am a Pointer. D.O.B 01/12/2009. I was brought to the Dog House when found by kind people in Palamares. I’m a placid but playful girl who loves cuddles & affection. You can meet me at The Dog House, call Paul on 626766073 Or email thedoghse@hotmail. com españolas enlace:Veronica 608858318
Hi my name is Honey I am a Podenco X & I’m spade. . I get on well with other Dogs & I love children. I’m a very placid affectionate Girl. I would love a forever home. Come and meet me at the Dog House. Call Paul on: 626 766 073 or email thedoghse@hotmail. co.uk D.O.B 12/03/03 españolas enlace: Veronica 608858318
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for SALE massive detatched cortijo with 50m2 workshop 20mins from mojacar This is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds, 2 bath, Open plan living areas, kitchen & dining room as well as a workshop, courtyard front & back & room for a pool. Mountain views. possible B& B
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water..... it still is, but now it’s musical too with this happy Hammerhead Shark Radio. Thankfully, about as far removed from Jaws as you can get this chirpy chappy is happy to float alongside you whilst tuned in to your favourite FM or AM radio station instead of trying to lunch on your leg.
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Lucy, The Dog That Is Not Ours, has not abandoned her roots as a free spirited Spanish dog. She treats our house as a base, coming and going as she pleases, expecting the door to be opened promptly for her when she wishes to enter or exit. She is a creature of whim; some days she will arise mid-morning and spend the day asleep in various relaxed attitudes in and around the house and garden. Other days she will rise with the lark and disappear until the lark is snugly tucked up in bed and the owl is up and about his business. She has a circle of friends, and every morning almost without fail they will arrive outside the gate - a kind of canine version of ‘Can Lucy come out to play today?’ They make an ill-matched pack. There is Flopsy, a large and very handsome Alsation-alike, apart from her ears, which flop out sideways from her head like a pair of rainspouts. Mopsy is similar, except that one ears stands rigidly to attention, while the other ear makes no effort at all to achieve the upright. They, like Lucy, have a legitimate home to go to, but the third member of josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk the gang is a
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bona fide stray. Flopsy and Mopsy are handsome dogs, but Lemony Squidgett is so ugly that he is approaching beauty from the opposite end! He looks as if someone got the blueprint for a Chihuahua mixed up with the statistics for a fox terrier, then tried to cover their mistake with a furry coat that had once been white, but upon which someone had spilt egg in pale yellow patches. What he lacks in physical impressiveness he makes up for in charm. He has a permanently apologetic expression and demeanour. He is a waif with a manner that would make Oliver Twist seem brash. He sits, small and anxious, a tatty ragamuffin of a dog, between his large sleek companions, as out of place as a Shetland pony at Ascot. He is a self-effacing little chap. Should he accidentally get too close he will gaze up at me with his almost circular limpid brown eyes, ‘Please don’t hurt me, I’m only a little orphan,’ he will plead while scuttling out of harm’s way. That he is underweight and in need of a good bath all compounds the pathetic image – he is the master of acquiring the sympathy vote! I worry about poor little Lemony. The others have somewhere to go at night, but not Lemony. I wish he had a home to call his own.
One Man’s Meat is Another Man’s Parsnip Risotto!
There are many people who ridicule those amongst us who have chosen to become vegetarians. One of the regular jibes is that humans need the protein and nutrients that only meat can provide and therefore those that practice lettuce crunching cannot be as healthy as carnivores. Veggies they hint, are at best, limp wristed, sandal wearing hippies, with sallow complexions and bad breath. But just take a look at the likes of Diane Keaton, Joanna Lumley; Jenny Seagrove, Amanda Holden and Leona Lewis – I cannot vouch for the halitosis, but I wouldn’t mind testing it and reporting back. And there is no lack of sporting prowess, when you include names like Carl Lewis, Martina Navratilova and Mike Tyson amongst a host of other sports men and women currently competing internationally. When it comes to brain power, then any doubts that veggies are
inferior are put to the sword when you consider that such soaring intellects as Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Darwin and Isaac Newton, were also advocates of the hamster diet. I have to confess that at this time, I am not a vegetarian. The spirit is willing but the flesh (if you’ll excuse that word) is pathetically weak, but I have flirted with the practice on two occasions in my life. Many years ago and taking my inspiration from a girl friend, I gave up meat and fish. It was ovo-lacto vegetarianism if you want to get technical about it – veg and fruit but still including eggs and dairy produce. I admired her will power and strength of character, because she had always enjoyed meat and fish leading up to her conversion, but had strong views on the exploitation of animals and a hatred of modern factory farming methods.Views that I shared. She also opted for a no leather policy, and although it cost a fortune, bought high quality non-leather shoes and boots. But it didn’t last for me, because one day I bundled my belongings into a large red spotted handkerchief, which I tied to the end of a long stick and set off to seek my fortune in Cornwall. That questionable fortune came in the form By Colin Bird : badbirdnow@gmail.com of a busy
seasonal restaurant in one of the tourist hot-spots. One of the perks of the job was that the low wages were supplemented by the provision of free meals and so it wasn’t long before I gave in to the interesting and mouth watering dishes that were available and I fell off the wagon with a resounding thud, quickly making up for all those meat-free months. I mean; given the choice of broccoli quiche or Steak Diane – which would you choose? The second occasion came many years later. My Motherin-Law had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and had been written off by her consultant who gave her a few short months to live. We were desperate to find some answers and came across a holistic cancer help centre in Bristol. The regime included a strict six month detoxifying vegan diet. Obviously no meat and fish or any dairy produce whatsoever, plus no food made with any animal by-products – in addition to which, no tea, coffee or alcohol. It was very harsh and in order to help make it more tolerable, my lovely wife and I decided to undertake the same diet, with all of us eating together and yours truly doing the preparing. There was much more than diet involved in her alternative treatment, but the upshot was,
that after four and a half years the cancer had disappeared, although ironically she eventually died after an asthmatic attack leading to heart failure. But they were four and a half quality years nonetheless. During my first experience as a celery bender, I made a brief and disastrous foray into bread making. The resulting loaf was somewhat akin to a white dwarf star – small, but incredibly dense and very heavy. There was no way that I could eat the darn stuff, so I threw it out for the birds. Having battled gamely to extract a few crumbs, the local sparrows and starlings quickly realized that this was not bread as they knew it, and I still cringe recalling how the poor things struggled to take off. I can still see their tiny stick legs galloping across the patio in an effort to achieve enough momentum to get airborne. One unfortunate wood pigeon fell over and rolled around for a bit, before waddling off in a huff. It’s not the will power that I lack these days, but the extra chunk of time that it takes to prepare an imaginative variety of classy meat free meals. Plain vegetables and salads everyday would soon have me climbing the walls. Still . . . I am almost tempted to give it another go...
A l queria T he R emitroot S tandard
Cartera Tomás, the Alquerian Minister of Finance followed in the footsteps of many before him by blindly printing money. The currency of the new Republic of Alqueria is the Raro. Named after the hero of Alqueria, El Raro. It was El Raro who, during the Spanish War of Independence looted a French baggage column, while noone was looking that is. Financial institutions fixed the Euro-Raro exchange rate as 1 billion Raros to 1.25 Euros. This was calculated by simply dividing the amount of money in circulation by the estimated value of the fabric of Alqueria, its houses, land and public buildings etc. Soddingtons S.A. were delighted with the situation. They not only manufacture an extremely popular and iconic board game but also print the Alquerian currency. Unfortunately they are also paid with the Alquerian currency. Alquerian exports prior to the sealing of the border consisted of an inferior olive oil and Remitroot. In their rush to alienate Alqueria the Remitroot issue was totally forgotten. Politicians in Madrid celebrated the solution to the Alquerian problem but seemed surprised that their Remitroot supply dried up. A common fault of politicians from all nations, the inability to join the dots and foresee the consequences of their actions. The price of Remitroot Liquor spiralled, changing hands for 500 Euros a bottle in the backstreets of Granada. Antonio Poyato smuggled out the liquor on a raft camouflaged as the Almería and District Synchronised Swimming Team. He paddled down the Río Verde passed the blockade and handed over his contraband to a team of motorcycle riders. These fearless knights of the road sitting astride their high-powered machines can outrun anything the Guardia Civil have in their stables. The exploits of these individuals have become legend as they race through the Andalucían night carrying their precious load. A clandestine distribution network then takes over, delivering in shadows to those with the necessary funds. Poyato soon became the wealthiest Alquerian and Remitroot the most sought after liquid commodity in western Europe. Imports into Alqueria began to be paid for in Remitroot Liquor as the currency became more and more worthless. Remitroot became the de facto currency of Alqueria. At the bimonthly meeting of the IMF, the world bankers, most of whom have a liking for distilled Remitroot juice agreed to the refloating of the Raro. Rodriquez’s run-down olive mill was on borrowed time and with nothing else of intrinsic value in the village there was only one solution. Remitroot Liquor offered the only viable standard for the ailing Alquerian economy. The Raro, the only currency backed by an alcoholic aphrodisiac which when pulped can be used to lag water pipes.
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pause for thought
What a reminder we’ve had recently of the immense power of the forces of nature! The rain-gauge at our house showed we had 250mms rain (slightly less than in the whole of 2011) in just 6 hours, and where most people doubtless had the good sense to stay inside during that storm, I had two funerals to attend, so felt obliged to venture out. Our own track was certainly bad enough, but nothing to the devastation being wreaked below. Every route I tried seemed blocked, and at one stage I saw the road ahead move and managed to stop my car just seconds before the bridge I was approaching collapsed into the raging torrent below. Many, I’m sure have similar stories; there were doubtless many narrow escapes, many disasters and many tragedies that day. The Authorities have been amazing in the ensuing days, clearing up, repairing and cutting temporary tracks in an effort to get life back to normal, but for many, I’m sure, normality may never return – the loss of both property and life proving too great for that. So where, many may ask, was God in all this? Doesn’t He send the weather? And couldn’t He have prevented the tragedies that occurred? I confess I don’t have any simple answers to such questions. I’ve no idea how much impact human activity has on the physical laws of nature. And, recalling the fury of the waters that destroyed the bridge I was approaching, I’m actually amazed that the consequent damage and loss of life wasn’t greater. Yet I’m sure the God I know and love is far from being unmoved by the level of suffering caused. So as for the question of “where He was”; I’d say that God was there, right in the thick of it, listening to the many prayers that were doubtless being said in moments of panic (and yes I had a few of those), standing alongside and sharing the pai, guiding, calming, helping and strengthening more than any of us will ever know. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship, but further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch.org Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
NEW LIFE FROM THE ASHES
PALMS GROW FROM THE ASH The huge storm last month tragically affected some areas yet other places escaped unscathed. In Lubrin for example friends talked about getting 12 ins of rain and being unable to get out of their home for days as an 8 foot deep fissure had been gouged by the flood waters into the lane they use yet in nearby Albanchez it is business as usual. The mountainous terrain we have means storms are localised as rain clouds follow the contours of the land rather than being pushed along by the wind. Unfortunately then gravity takes over and rushes the water towards the coast. The road from the E15/A7 Ballabona junction recently opened again to Zurgena, with a wacky Wild West detour towards the end to get into the village via the cemetery. I was gob smacked to see what damage had been done by the storm waters which were easily 20 feet deep, two large bridges demolished and large sections of road washed away even though there were huge tunnels underneath to normally cope with flash floods. Driving up the motorway to Lorca its like war zone and no wonder the motorway was closed and diversions are in place. Near to Rambla Aljibe a 3 acre lake has appeared by the side of what remains of the road as all along it flood waters have torn away the tarmac. Near to the Sol Times offices on the A334 where I know it as the ‘funny traffic lights road’ the once brush filled rambla is now 100m wide and looks ready to be easily converted into an airport runway. No wonder the Sol Times staff had problems getting home that day as one road bridge has collapsed. Zurgena Council were
magnificent in creating a diversion that lasted a few days until the darlings or @*%$£”*^ at the Junta de Andalucía closed it again on Friday so cutting off tens of thousands of people again. If it was allowed to use expletives I surely would. Back in the UK the folly of building on flood plains has caused Joe and Jane Public no end of misery with the constant wet weather; plus the crazy practice of front gardens being concreted over to provide parking spaces means rain that would have previously soaked into the soil now runs unchecked into over loaded storm drains. Back here in Spain, that the Vera Administration allowed so much building at the mouth of the Rio Antas is criminal. Of course the bamboo should have been regularly cleared to allow any storm waters to flow but some of the huge amount of water would still have overflowed anyway into the low lying urbanisations. After the fire damaged the Bedar countryside, Mother Nature is busy performing her wondrous miracles. Through the blackened and scorched earth new green shoots of life are bursting through everywhere. I saw asparagus, palms and grasses repopulating the mountain side and some are already 2 foot tall; yet they all grow in a spooky and eerie silence as the birds and bees have either fled or sadly perished. As well as all the admirable volunteers helping to clean up; the Red Cross centre in Vera is accepting donations of clothing, non-perishable food items and household goods to help residents of the worst affected areas around Pueblo Laguna. Please have a look through cupboards and wardrobes and see what can be donated.
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency. Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues, animal welfare, food and drink, music and travel, as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain! email: stephen@findmeahome.es - www.facebook.com/stephen.amore
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TEST DRIVE: KIA Soul ‘Inferno’
What kind of vehicle does an ardent clubber or festival-goer drive? Forget the stereotypical VW campers of old that have all since broken down and rusted away. The new generation drive the super-cool and ultra-trendy Kia Soul, a far funkier proposition. This is one of the few cars fitted with groovy mood lighting. When listening to your favourite tunes with the bass speakers
thumping, green, yellow, purple and blue lighting surrounds the large door speakers in the front. This true club feel is best experienced when bopping to your best beats in the dead of night. As its name suggests it is certainly distinctive and appealing. “Isn’t that a bit of a funky car for a dad of one with another on the way?” questions a young work colleague. She might perhaps be
right as the grey hairs start to take hold. But the Soul certainly gets its driver down with the kids, even if the stereo is turned down a bit these days for fear of going deaf. Its Inferno 1.6 CRDi five-door model urban cruiser tested is finished in eye-catching red with a black grille not that far removed from the Skoda Fabia vRS. That’s where the similarity ends though. The emphasis on the
Soul is more street cool than speed demon. It craves attention and the red dragon emblazoned across its doors and bonnet like graffiti certainly makes heads turn. Driving a vehicle with such striking graphics is a first for me. And its boxy styling is surprisingly attractive and different from anything else on the road. It takes over from Chrysler’s retro PT Cruiser, which reigned supreme until it was withdrawn from production in 2010. During the test the digital reading claims that the 1.6-litre diesel has returned just over 50mpg but it feels much less than this as the fuel gauge seems to permanently drop. It doesn’t seem to be as efficient as other similar sized units on the market. But its six-speed gearbox is smooth providing an enjoyable drive while its high driving position gives a more commanding view of the road than a standard car. A centre armrest in the front would be useful
for long journeys. While its interior is practical and robust, there is plenty of black and so the mood lighting is a welcome addition, take a look at the video at testdrives.biz to see it in action. For me the seats are quite hard and not as comfortable and supportive for my temperamental back as I would hope. I am a fan of the electronically folding wing mirrors, too which help prevent parking or vandalism damage. There’s rear privacy glass. Parkers, the car experts, say: “It’s not much longer or wider than a Vauxhall Corsa, but it’s usefully spacious and stands out for people who’d rather choose something more distinctive than a run-of-the-mill small
hatchback. Plenty of rear passenger space, a decent boot plus a well put together interior make the Soul a great small family car, while a smooth ride and light steering make it ideal for town and city driving.” The Kia Soul is more about looking the part and standing out from the crowd than performance and efficiency but it’s a welcome alternative for the cool dad who likes to blast Boney M’s Daddy Cool from the speakers.
specification £12,795 - £18,695 Economy: 50mpg 0-60mph: 10.3secs Top speed: 112 mph Power: 126bhp Fuel tank: 48 litres Watch the video at: www. testdrives.biz
Advanced motorist Tim Saunders is the former Business and Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Daily Echo. His regular test reports appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the UK, Ireland & Gibraltar - and now here in Spain! For more information contact Tim on: timasaunders@tiscali.co.uk
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AGUILON GOLF MEMBERS REPORT........................... After the recent floods our thoughts are with our members and others who have been affected in one way or an other,however the golf course escaped unscathed except for the second green which was subject to a rockfall (see photo) this made our approach shot to the green a little more thought provoking RESULTS Wednesday October 3Monthly Medal A lovely day for golf,although “medalitis” got to a lot of players there was very good scoring on the leader board 1st Caroline Willingham 799=70 on a card play off 2nd Derrick Stephenson 8313=70
3rd John Bridgen 79-6=73
Twos: John Bridgen 4th, Derrick Stephenson x2 8th and 17th, Caroline Willingham and Bob Schofield 12th Wednesday October Individual Stableford
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With the large rock on the 2nd green now cleared away there were no excuses on a windless sunny day with the course in good condition 1st Mike Hill 38pts 2nd Brian Everitt 37pts 3rd Derrick Stephenson 36pts on a card play off
Valle del Este Golf society.. Friday 5th Oct and our monthly medal comp what a great score from the overall winner
1st Kevin Burden gross 75 (hcp6) nett 69 2nd place, John Cherry gross 91 (hcp19) nett 72 in third place, Byran Brown gross 88 (hcp16) nett 72. Tueday 9th Oct and a team waltz comp was held the eventual winner were Patrick Vickery, Bob Mearing, Ray McHale, and Cliff Leslie. Friday
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and a Stableford comp which was won by Ray McHale 34pts (hcp 11) 2nd Bob Mearing 33pts (hcp10) 3rd place Sue hull 32pts (hcp33) nearest the pins Alan Hewitt and Ray McHale well done to all our winners. Quote: you can play golf with a bad swing: but the game is a lot easier if you take time to get a good one? Enjoy your golf at Valle del Este.
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• In last weekend’s qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, a Wembley crowd of 85,654 saw England labour to a 5-0 win over the joint worst team in the world. Skipper Wayne Rooney struck twice to become England’s fifth highest scorer of all-time with 31 goals, moving ahead of Alan Shearer, Nat Lofthouse and Tom Finney.
England, with 94% of the play, had 31 shots and headers at goal and won 20 corners to nil. San Marino had one worthwhile effort and failed to gain a throw-in in England’s half. In fact, ‘keeper Joe Hart touched the ball just six times, only once with his hands, in the 93rd minute. This was one of the most one-sided games I’ve ever seen! • Wales, with two Gareth Bale strikes (his second a real beauty), beat Scotland 2-1; Germany smashed the Republic of Ireland 61 (it’s a good job they didn’t play San Marino!) and Pedro’s hat-trick helped Spain win 4-0 in Belarus. • There were more 2014 Brazil WC qualifiers last night, with more tonight, including PolandEngland, Spain-France, Belarus-Scotland, Croatia-Wales and the Faroe Islands-Republic of Ireland. • England’s U21s lead their qualifying Euro 2013 group after beating Serbia 1-0 with a penalty by WBA’s Craig Dawson. • And there is to the biggest enquiry ever into Police coverage of the Hillsborough disaster with manslaughter charges possible. • Sebastian Vettel completed a hat-trick of Asian F1 wins by sweeping to victory in last Sunday’s Korean Grand Prix. Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber was second with Fernando Alonso third. Vettel now leads the driver’s championship by six points with four races remaining. • Six former team-mates of disgraced seventime Tour of France winner Lance Armstrong have been handed six-month doping bans
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by the US Anti-Doping Agency. Armstrong – described as being a ‘serial drugs cheat’ has been banned for life. • Team GB’s Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins said: “I’m shocked at the scale of the evidence which has been revealed against Armstrong.” • Andrew Murray lost his Shanghai Masters title to Novak Djokovic. The Scot had knocked out 17-time Grand Slam champion and world number one for the 300th week, Roger Federer in the semis. • Heather Watson became the first Brit to win a WTA title since 1988 when she beat Kai-Chen Chang in the final of last weekend’s Japan Open. • Justin Rose ousted Tiger Woods before going on to beat fellow Ryder Cup team-mate Lee Westwood in the all-British final of the inaugural World Golf tournament in Turkey. • This season’s Heineken Cup is underway and there were early wins for holders Leinster 9-6 v Exeter, Harlequins 40-13 v Biarritz, R. Metro 22-17 v Munster, Saracens 45-0 at Edinburgh Ospreys 38-17 v Treviso, Ulster 41-17 v Castres, Sale 34-33 v Cardiff Blues, Northampton 24-15 v Glasgow and Toulouse 23-9 v Leicester. • Heavyweight boxer David Price retained his British & Commonwealth titles by knocking out Audley Harrison in 82 seconds. • Steve Lee has been suspended by snooker’s governing body who are investigating ‘irregular betting’ in a recent game with John Higgins. • Tom Daley won two gold medals (one individual) at the World Diving Championships in Australia. • And there will be ten sports questions in tomorrow night’s PAWS general knowledge quiz at the Beachcomber, Mojacar Playa (8.30pm).
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Martial Arts Adults & Junior Classes COMPETITIONS Students have the opportunity to take part in Inter-Club competitions in Sparring, Weapons Techniques and Patterns. Winners and runnersup, receive trophies and / or medals.
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MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
Who are we?
Taekwondo Mojacar is a family run club, which trains GTF style Taekwondo. It is currently the only GTF club in Spain which is authorised by the Global Taekwondo Federation HQ in Ontario, Canada. It also has a close relationship to GTF Scotland. For more information on GTF, visit: http://www.gtftaekwondo.com The Taekwondo Mojacar club currently has around 40 students both male and female, ranging from 4 to 42 years of age. The students are split into categories: Rainbows (4-8yrs), Peewees (9-12yrs), Juniors (1315yrs), Adults (16yrs +) The training is suitable for all ages and abilities THE 1ST LESSON IS FREE so you can come and experience what Taekwondo is all about. If you decide to continue training, you will become stronger, quicker, more flexible and coordinated, and have more endurance and overall fitness.
What do we do?
SELF DEFENSE Students learn technical movements to defend themselves against an attack, whether it be from a weapon or just a punch, kick or grab. As the student progresses through the levels towards blackbelt, new movements and more complicated skills are introduced and executed through Combat Sparring, Patterns and Competitions.
COMBAT SPARRING This gives the student the opportunity to test their skills, speed and ability against other students in a safe, controlled environment, under the supervision of a senior member at all times. Protection for the feet and hands is compulsory, and students have the option to wear head protection and mouth guards. WEAPONS TRAINING Students learn techniques on how to use: Nunchaku and Bo Staff, and how to defend against them. PATTERNS Students learn a sequence of patterns or “Hyung” at each level (or belt) which contributes to improving their technical knowledge and skills. These patterns are performed as part of the GTF National Grading Examination which takes place approximately every 3 months which enables the students to progress to a higher level and belt WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Students have the opportunity to take part in GTF World Championships, which are held every two years in one of the GTF affiliated countries around the world. In 2011 it was held in Scotland, and in 2013 it will take place in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Competitions are divided into: Patterns, Combat Sparring and Special Techniques… and the participants are split into male and female categories - in age, weight and belt level. So whatever the students age or level, they will always compete against somebody of similar ability.
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40 SOLTIMES OCTOBER 2012 Shore Fishing: ‘London Bill’ has been bagging up at Macenas Beach and Garrucha with loads of mackerel and small tuna. Spinning small feathers up to his waste in water in the recent flat calm seas. Boat Fishing. ‘Chef Jeremy’ and I went out with ‘Pugwash Pete’ and we were hopeful of great things happening as Pete had for a few days been catching bucket loads of mackerel, jigging small mackerel feathers close to the bottom in depths of 60 feet to 200 feet.
We did get an inkling of a conger in our swim as bites from small fish dropped off quickly. Pete put a conger rig down and soon had a five footer. It was the only decent catch of the day.
ANGLING NEWS
See photo of Pete with his conger.
WITH BEACHCMBER JOHN
Pete took out four eleven year old lads, Victor, Jake, Sid and Thomas, their dad Ian came along
Pete then had a trip out with ‘Dan, the man who has a plan’ they anchored up in about 200 feet of water, set up with white feathers and fluorescent blue jigs and straight away they were into fish and did they catch? They couldn’t stop. They had a great days fishing with well in excess of a hundred mackerel and after a hard day they headed in for a well-deserved pint and to give some fish to one of Pete’s favourite bar owners to turn into the next day’s tapas. Coarse Fishing: ‘Baza Barry’ fished Lake Negratin and caught a whopper, after the rains and he had to put in a lot of ground bait just to get the first bite. The fishing was slow and after being quite chuffed he landed a 3lb carp. A while later his rod tip bent round and even though his bait runner was on (luckily) his rod came off the rest and a long run began. His first thought
was it’s a decent barbel but after 20 minutes he netted a 20.1/4lb common carp. Barry was fishing close to the spa bath restaurant. ‘Puentes Ray’ fished his home! Lake and had a 50lb bag of carp weighing between 2 and 4.1/2lbs each. The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy. For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049. For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach, boat or coarse fishing licenses, see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099. Tight Lines, John.
Albox darts league..... Highlights for week 2 Simon from Corner Bar 180 Tino from Pablos 103 checkout Results for Week 2 Division 1 Tue 09 Oct Carrillos Bar 3 v 5 Pablos Tue 09 Oct La Cinta 1 2 v 6 Corner Bar Tue 09 Oct Bar Flora 1 v 7 Cafe-Bar Oasis Tue 09 Oct El Cordobes 7 v 1 Bar El Frax Results for Week 2 Division 2 Tue 09 Oct El Molino 4 v 4 Trinidad Tue 09 Oct The Travellers 5 v 3 La Cinta 2 Tue 09 Oct Catalan 6 v 2 El Local
Cortijo Grande................................ 19th Hole Golf Society....................................................................................... Lots of golf to report this week and notice of coming events, so listen up, Wednesday 10th Oct 2012 and our winner with 37 points Phillip Dunne in second with 35 Sylvia Bradfield and in third with 32 Chris Astheimer. No ball sweep winner. Saturday and our local Ryder Cup competition Cortijo Grande golf club versus local Spanish golfers plus one or two renegades who cant get in the Cortijo Grande team. Anyway the result was a win for Cortijo Grande who once again have kept the Ryder Cup Trophy. Well done. Sunday 14th October and our winner again was Phillip Dunne who is going through a purple patch and won with 38 points from Greg Ward 37 and Bob Winter 36 points , Again no ball sweep winner so plenty to play for on Wednesday. We shall be going to Alboran golf club on Tuesday 13th November and La Envia on Wednesday 14th November to play our Green Jacket competition. We have arranged hotel accommodation and we have a great deal for these two days. If you wish to join us 950 469088 is the number to ring Enjoy your golf at Cortijo Grande visitors and guests welcome MP
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On Tuesday the 9th October 20 players and guests payed our fortnightly visit to the Aguilon Course. Considering the damaging rain suffered in the area some 11 days prior to our visit there was little sign of any damage on the day. Our sincere thanks to J.J and his brilliant team of green keepers in getting the course back into such condition so quickly. This work included removing a huge boulder( weighing over half a ton) that rolled from the steep hill surrounding the 2nd green onto, almost, the centre of the green. The weather, for our visit, was very good with a pleasant breeze keeping the temperature down to a very comfortable golfing level.
Terry Caddick maintained his very consistent form scoring 30 points whilst playing off a 16 handicap and achieving nearest the pin on the tricky par 3- 8th
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hole and converting the Tee shot into a 2- not bad for a man of his age!!!!
HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS ROGER.
Peter Easthope playing off 5 had a steady round scoring 31 points.
1st Nigel Greenwood 34 points (22)
Nigel greenwood played a blinder, scoring 34 points whilst playing off his newly reduced handicap of 22( now cut to 21). Gary Bowen, playing off 28, had his best score/performance since he started playing golf, scoring 25 points and scoring nearest the pin on the very difficult 12th Hole. Well done Gary lets hope the force stays with you. Poor Roger(the dodger) Kaye had a bit of a time with it all. Evidently he wore his wrong glasses for the 1st 5 holes, found his proper glasses but must have had them on back to front as he only managed 19 points for the whole round, SHOULD
Results: 2nd Peter Easthope 31 points (05) 3rd Terry Caddick 39 points (16) Twos; Hole 8 Terry Caddick Nearest The Pin; Gary Bowen Hole 12 Terry Caddick Hole 8. The 19th hole G/S is now arranging weekly games at various courses in the area, our home course, which we play fortnightly, is Aguilon. If you are interested in joining the 19th hole give the secretary a ring on 610340653. Or email gs19thhole@hotmail. co.uk
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I decided to go for the bigger predators that would be chasing the mackerel and so rigged up a trace with 1.0 hooks and raw prawn for bait. I also had a wire trace beneath my mono trace with a 5.0 circle hook on to catch all the big fish everyone else has been getting bitten off by. This was hook baited with a small pandora dead bait and prawn cocktail. You guessed it there were no takes for me although Pete and Jeremy had hooks and traces bitten off as is the norm now.
to watch. They anchored in 100 feet of water off the Repsol garage. First to catch was Thomas with a nice banded bream; he took the fish home for his dad. Thomas is a nice Spanish lad now known as ‘The hammer’. Second to catch was Victor another Spanish lad; he had a nice pandora but wanted to put his fish back. Next was Luke and he had two at a time weavers and pickerels. The boys kept themselves busy with fish most of the day but sadly Sid didn’t catch this time but Pete explained to him, that’s fishing. Pete said it was a real pleasure taking them out. Pete wants to thank Luke and Sid for being translators for the day.
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