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Contents Welcome FIB 2011
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Myths & Misconceptions about Spain 6 Colour in the Home
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So You Think You Know it All
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Salad Recipes
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Fuentes del Algar
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Yoga
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Shark Bite
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Motoring
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The Big Interview
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Fashion
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Inspektor Gadget
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Horoscopes
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The drums are beating again….and we’ve got some thumping good In fact, the jungle hasn’t rumbled so much since Muhammad Ali beat out a rhythm on poor George Foreman in Zaire in 1974. But that was in our George’s embryo days - before he started cooking on gas and then selling 100 million of those grills of his. And of course, long before I was born (OK, I’m a liar). So what do we have inside for you? Well, let’s just say that things have changed and it’s very much a surprise package. But I can tell you that we’ve got a Big Interview with….you’ve guessed it, George Foreman. Now I don’t know about you, but George never struck me as the type to And there aren’t too many people on this earth who have punched out a more successful living. Whether it’s news, views, features or fun that you’re seeking, we’ve got it all. Lots of laughs and lots of information. In fact, something for everyone. A bit like our sister publication The Courier, really. But that’s another story. Happy reading.
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Dave Bull was one of three investors behind the launch of The Courier – his investment being Jungle Drums magazine, which at that time, he owned. The other two directors both made cash investments and Mr Bull was appointed launch Editor of the newspaper.
On July 5, 2011, Mr Bull resigned for reasons he has not fully divulged – and has since shown increasing bitterness towards the board of Rainbow Media and He now seems to be on a campaign to discredit this company and its directors in any way he can, using ‘facts’ that are demonstrably untrue. Jungle Drums is part of Rainbow Media, something Mr Bull was happy to accede to when the partnership was formed. However, in resigning, he seemingly thought he could reclaim ownership of the magazine and carry on as if the partnership had never existed. There are several other elements to the story and we assure readers that The Courier has done nothing to warrant these increasingly vitriolic and libellous attacks. But when it comes to cock and Bull allegations, there is only so much we can take.
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Eight days of free camping right next to the concert ven like-minded people from all over the world. Four intense d and one of the nicest beaches in Europe where you can Mediterranean. What more could you want! Valencia from July 14th until July 18th. It is a 4 day music event with camping for 8 days. Tickets are sold as 3 and 4 day with free camping, 3 and 4 day without camping, VIP and single days. If you live in the Communidad Valenciana there is a discount available, you just need to provide an updated empadronamiento. Acts this year included The Artic Monkeys, The Strokes, Chase and Status, Primal Scream, Portishead, Plan B, Noah and the Whale, Tinie Tempah, Mumford and Sons, Arcade Fire and Big Audio Dynamite. It is growing as a festival every year and this year saw 200,000 revellers and musos pass through it's gates. Popular with Spanish and people from all over the world, we encountered Australians, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, French, Italians, to name but a few - it truly is a global gathering and is, without a doubt, Europe’s premier summer event. Tickets for 2012 are already on sale at the early bird price of 125₏. See you there!
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enue where you can both rest and meet interesting and days of concerts, an entire week of extra-musical activities, an relax, sunbathe and swim in the warm waters of the Other Festivals happening in Spain during August and September Leyendas del Rock 2011 13th August 2011 Pinada de San Blas San Javier (Murcia) Creamfields Andalucía 2011 13th and 14th August Circuito de Velocidad Jerez de la Frontera Sonorama 2011 11th to 14th August Recinto Ferial Aranda del Duero (Burgos) Rototom Sunsplash European Reggae Festival Recinto de Conciertos Benicássim 18th to 27th August TurboRock Festival 2011 2nd and 3rd September Auditorio Julio Iglesias Benidorm (Alicante) Aúpa Lumbreiras 2011 23rd and 24th September La Granja Tobarra (Albacete)
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The French all wear berets, the Germans are very punctual, the English can't cook and the Australians all wear cork hats. At least these are the popular myths about these countries. The truth is usually a long way from the popular belief. Here are some of the most famous myths about Spain exposed for what they are - if not complete fabrications, then at least distorted versions of the truth. Myth #1: La Sagrada Familia is Barcelona's Cathedral Barcelona's cathedral is called Cathedral of Santa Eulalia and can be found at Plaça de la Seu, near the Gothic Quarter. La Sagrada Familia, the faGaudi, is another building entirely. You say cathedral, I say basilica - does it matter when everyone knows what they're talking about? Yes, it does: if you ask your hotel the way to Barcelona cathedral, when you want to go to see La Sagrada Familia, you'll end up disappointed, as Barcelona cathedral has nothing on La Sagrada Familia
Myth #2: Paella is a Seafood Dish Paella is a rice dish. It can have seafood in it, just as pizza can, but (also as with pizza) you can put any 'topping' on it you like. The Margarita of paella is paella Valenciana, which was invented in the are a bit of a rarity! Paella Valenciana is made up of chicken, pork and rabbit, though in older (poorer) times, snails were often included.
Sport Wrong on two counts – for a start, it's not a sport truly national. It is true that you will encounter bullrings throughout Spain, but these were largely built during the reign of Franco (the dictator that ruled Spain from 1939 until 1975), a ruler who had a particular image of Spain that he wanted to promote. Spain's real national sport is futbol (or soccer).
Myth #4: The Drink of Choice in Spanish Bars is Sangria Sangria is a party drink, like a tropical punch at one of our cocktail parties. It exists for one purpose – to get everyone drunk cheaply. That isn't to say that it can't be made with a bit of loving care and attention, but there is no 'traditional' recipe. 95% of people drinking sangria in bars are tourists and the bar owners know it and will charge you accordingly.
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Myth #5: Flamenco is a Popular Dance in Spain Flamenco often contains dancing, but it isn't predominantly a dance. Flamenco contains four main elements: the guitar, the vocals, the dancing and las palmas (hand claps). In fact, of the four disciplines, the dancing is the part that is the most easily dropped.
quite a history in Madrid and even Barcelona.
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most spectacular. But if you're visiting Spain at any other time of year, Malaga should be well down your list of cities to visit.
Myth #8: Spanish Food is Hot & Spicy, like Mexican Like in the story of the princess and the pea, put a drop of tabasco in a pot of stew for twenty people and a Spaniard will wave his hand in front of his con carne. Well, that's a slight exaggeration, but not by much – many in Spain genuinely think that
Myth #6: Bring Sunscreen, not an Umbrella, no Matter When You Visit
cante' (spicy). I am amazed when I occasionally encounter genuinely spicy food in Spain and I wonder who (other than the tourists) are actually eating it!
A friend of mine brought sunscreen when he came to visit me in central Spain in October. He ended up buying an umbrella. Spain is not the tropical paradise that many think it is (though global warming is pushing it in that direction). During autumn and winter, Galicia can expect rain every other day, while Madrid and the cities to its west and north can get exceptionally cold in the winter.
Tapas are a way of eating food, not a type of food. Anything can be tapas. Paella, cous cous, shrimps, brochette, even hamburgers. A tapa is a small dish, usually taken with a drink (sometimes it comes free, sometimes you pay for it). You can stick to one bar and order a series of tapas to go with your drinks, but it's far more proper (and fun) to bar hop ( or tapear in Spanish) and sample the culinary
parts of Spain.
Myth #7: Malaga is a Must-See City in Spain
other cities (such as Seville, Granada and Madrid. And yes, Malaga's summer festival is one of Spain's
Myth #10: Tipping is Expected in Spain No, no, no and NO! Probably the myth most perpetuated by guide books and Web sites about Spain. Tipping is not common in Spain, particularly for cheap meals. The Spanish might leave change from a 50 euro bill if the meal has been good, but they rarely dig into their pockets to give the waiter or waitress any extra.
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Malaga is always on tourists' radars, mainly due to its popular airport. But that's the best thing about Malaga - that it's easy to get away from it. Yes,
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Healing with colour is not a new fad but an ancient art which was practised by ancient civilColours are intimately connected with our feelings and emotions and their healing qualities have a profound effect on our moods and well-being. These principles can be applied to the decoration of your home, to improve the energy around you, lift your spirits and create a light, bright and happy living space. Green is the colour of balance and harmony. It is the colour of the heart chakra and is associated with healing and all matters of the heart. It is the colour of kindness, compassion, caring and sharing. With its balancing properties colour green, commonly introduced into homes with household plants. Red is invigorating, stimulating and warm, but a little goes a long way. For rooms of activity and alertness, for entertainment, amusement rooms to increase activity of the mind and to stimulate the appetite.
White contains all the colours. It emphasises purity and illuminates our thoughts, giving us clarity. Suitable for any room, but Brown is the most grounded of all the colours. it can be a little intimidating, down to earth and feel connected with the needs to be physical world around us. Bringing this colour broken up with into your home will make its occupants feel another colour or with supported and stronger in themselves. plants/ornaments/pictures Orange is an uplifting colour, stimulating and etc. energizing. It is associated with excitefrom plants ment as well as movement and creativity. Considered to be very warm, optimistic and the most sociable of all the colours. Great used in dining and entertaining areas. Violet is the colour most associated with meditation. It inspires introspection and contemplation. Violet is a very gentle, soothing and elevating colour, often used in rooms to promote feelings of self-esteem, dignity and respect.
Yellow is for inner livliness and stability. It is light, pure, positive and uplifting in nature. Great used in any room to bring warmth and light into your home, especially activity rooms and entrance halls. Not for bedrooms as yellow can interfere with sleep since it tends to keep our minds "switched on". Indigo is sedative and helps to open up our Blue is the colour of calm and communication. intuition. Not suitable for areas for entertainIt boosts the imagination and promotes cre- ment but for more 'quiet' places. Bedrooms and studies. Pink is the colour most associated with love and romance. It is gentle and soothing, and extremely feminine. Pink is a nurturing colour, tender, protective and full of compassion. It is often used in homes to promote positive and reassuring feelings.
Black used with another colour enhances the energy of that second colour. Black gives us Not ideal as a single colour, but when used with care,can enhance and complement other colours in almost any situation.
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A quiz with a Spanish flavour to whet your appetite Compiled by HAROLD HEYS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
In which sea is the island of Formentera?
What language does Dora the Explorer speak?
In which city did the painter El Greco live for most of his life?
Bart Simpson has two sisters. One is Lisa - name the other.
you expect to see the picadores in action?
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
What sort of animal is a culebra bastarda? Which animal do you associate with Pamplona? Spain's greatest poet was Federico Garcia -----.What was his surname? What is the name of the Famous Five’s dog? Who wrote the crime thriller The Big Sleep? Which was NOT written by Shakespeare - Macbeth, Hamlet or Ivanhoe? Mount Kosciusco (pronounced Ko-choo-skow) is the highest mountain in which
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17. Which country lies between Norway and Finland? 18. What is most westerly point of Spain? 19. The Duke of Medina Sidonia led which armed force to defeat? 20. Who was queen of England for more than 60 years till her death in 1901?
answers 1 Mediterranean, 2. The Dandy, 3 Spanish, 4 Mickey Mouse, 5 Toledo, 6.Six, 7.Maggie, 8.One, 9 A Fish, 10 A Snake (Spanish Montpellier Snake), 11 Bull, 12 Lorca, 13 Timmy, 14 Raymond Chandler, 15 Ivanhoe, 16 Australia, 17 Sweden, 18 Cabo (Cape) Finisterre, 19 Spanish Armada, 20 Victoria PAGE
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Salads are not just for garnishing your plate, they can be a meal in their own right. a new light.
Warm Bean Salad with Brie Ingredients: 225g Brie 900g baby new potatoes
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp capers, rinsed about a dozen black or green olives 1 bag crisp mixed salad leaves salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Remove the Brie from the refrigerator to allow it to come up to room temperature - it tastes better this way! Put the potatoes on to cook in lightly salted boiling water. They will take 15 - 20 minutes. At the same time, cook the green beans in a little lightly salted water for about 4 - 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil and parsley in a large serving bowl. Stir in the capers and olives, then season with a little salt and plenty of black pepper. Tip the warm beans and new potatoes into the dressing and leave to cool for about 10 minutes. Add the salad leaves. Cut the Brie into chunks, add them to the salad and toss everything together gently to mix. Serve at once.
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Simple Tomato Salad
Ingredients 500g tomatoes (the more varieties the better) 5 spring onions 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 20 basil leaves, torn Salt and pepper to taste Method Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on the dish. Finely chop the spring onions and arrange over the tomatoes drizzle the oil and vinegar over the tomatoes and spring onions Top with the torn basil leaves Add salt and pepper (This dish can be made in advance as the
Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Ingredients: 300g French green beans 100g half fat feta cheese handful of pine nuts 1 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Method Top and tail the green beans. Boil/steam them until just tender. Mix wih parsley, olive oil and lemon juice Top with crumbled feta and a few pine nuts
Spicy New Potato Salad 200ml extra light mayonnaise 2 Tbsp mustard (your choice which) 3 hard-boiled free-range eggs 2 Tbsp hot salsa 2 cloves garlic pinch salt 1/2 tsp mixed spices 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 pinch paprika 1 pinch oregano Method Boil or steam the potatoes, then chop lengthways into quarters Add salt, spices and black pepper Mix the onion, garlic, pepper, mayonnaise and mustard.
Chop the hard boiled eggs and add with the salsa Mix everything in with the potatoes, then sprinkle the oregano and paprika on the top. Chill for at least two hours before serving
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off the AP-7 motorway near to Benidorm, in the town of Callosa D’En Sarria, are the beautiful Fuentes del Algar waterfalls
The Fuentes del Algar is one of the most beautifull places to visit in the Costa Blanca region. Situated in the village of Callosa d'en Sarrià between Benidorm and the picturesque village of Guadalest it is about an hour and a halfs drive from Torrevieja and makes for a wonderful day out the whole family can enjoy. As well as swimming areas there are also picnic areas, waterfalls, natural pools and an arboretum with amazing trees, including Avocado, and other typical Mediterranean climate trees. The waterfalls are fed from the river Algar, and be warned - the water is icy, even on a hot July day.
Plenty of parking Take a towel Take a picnic
Entrance fee: €4 per person
Partida Algar S/N, 03510 Callosa d'En Sarrià, Spain +34 965 88 01 53
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Sun Salutations People who are too busy to exercise can spend only a few minutes performing this ritual. It stimulates the muscles and joints. It is a series of 12 non-stop poses that go together with proper breathing. This may be done twice a day or more. oga is a philosophy and spiritual practice derived from Hindu theism, its aim is to suppress all activities of the mind and body, and separate them from one another to achieve liberation. In simpler terms, Yoga makes people feel better
a powerful tool in managing or controlling anxiety, back pain, blood pressure, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, headache, stress, and heart disease. Needless to say, it’s worth trying. and strength; but some do it to reduce stress and tension, improve circulation, and to lose weight.
Perhaps losing weight and attaining inner peace is the most sensible goal a person can achieve. It not only guarantees a positive aura and great appearance, it also offers psychological benefits that cause people to feel good about themselves. principles of the original yogis; practicing Yoga helps a person to achieve true happiness, enlightenment, and liberation. It was designed to take away the negative factors that make people unhappy or grouchy
Breath Control This is the most popular part of Yoga. It is done by sitting erect in the place chosen by the person for Yoga meditation alone. It is usually a place that is free from noise and preferably close to nature. Meditation Universal mantra: The Soham mantra has been called the universal mantra because of the fact that its vibration is already a part of the breath, and everybody breathes. Sooooo... is the sound of inhalation, and Hummmm... is the sound of exhalation. It is one of the simplest practices in Yoga and works for everyone. Sun Salutation, Breath Control, And Meditation Combined Combining these simple practices is great for beginners. This can be done for at least 3 minutes every morning or late afternoon. Doing this regularly can naturally expand the Yoga practices.
manage their reactions, emotions, and responses when dealing with everyday stress and problems.
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ow that the dust has settled on a thrilling Tour de France, we can look ahead to the third of the big Grand Tours of cycling – the Vuelta a España. And we can wonder if Vincenzo Nibali will land the double after his superb win last year. The Italian, nicknamed The Shark, won after a gruelling 87 hours, 18 mins, 31secs with Ezequiel Mosquera 41 seconds back in second and Peter Velits in third, more than two minutes further behind.
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vannetti in 1990 to win the Spanish classic, his triMosquera's challenge a day before the climax in a
Can he repeat that success? He certainly can and he has geared his season to that end. The Sicilian was an excellent third in the Italian Giro early in the season behind Spaniard Alberto Contador and skipped the Tour de France, which was won by the Aussie grinder Cadel Evans from the Schleck brothers. Nibali, of the Italian Liquigas team, had initially marked Le Tour as his season highlight, but he was a last-minute replacement in the Giro d'Italia so instead of then racing in France, he took a break. The Vuelta gets under way on August 20 with a
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rday August Running from Satu ptember 11th 20th to Sunday Se ta a España will 2011, the 66th Vuel stages and will be made up of 21 ce of 3,300 kilocover a total distan metres.
DISTINCTIVE ASPECT OF THE RACE 2 rest days 14 km. team time-trial 40 km. individual time-trial stage
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August 2011 ishes on September 11 in Madrid. On Sunday August 21 the riders swing south from La Nucia to Playas de Orihuela and on the Monday they go inland from Petrer to Totana.Then it’s down to the Sierra Nevada.
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Among the highlights of the 2011 Vuelta will be ten them on the fabled Anglirú, an individual time trial in the medieval university city of Salamanca, a return to the
of terrorist action had been the reason the race has stayed away from the area for more than 30 years. Orange-clad Euskaltel-Euskadi fans throng the peaks in the Pyrenees during the Tour de France but, unfortunately for them, the Vuelta won’t be visiting those mountains this year. However, they’ll have the chance to cheer in the Giro and was one of the strongest riders in the on heroes such as Olympic champion and ace climber Tour of Lombardy but crashed out on a rain-slickened Sammy Sanchez, perhaps especially in the potentially descent, losing his chance. decisive Stage 20 from Bilbao, the Basque region’s biggest city, to Vittoria, its capital. He has had, for him, rather a quiet time of it this year and that should be to his advantage as he bids for a second successive Vuelta. He will also be hungry for another sucbefore visited by the Vuelta - the Estacion de Montaña cess after some disappointments. Manzaneda in Galicia, and La Farrapona in Asturias. The Stage 15 battle on the Anglirú will be perhaps the most Nibali is expected to be back in action on Sunday when the Tour of Poland gets under way. It will be an excellent Vuelta: “It went well last year and I am in good shape The record for most wins is held jointly by Switzerland's now. But I know it won’t be easy and any one of a dozen Tony Rominger, who triumphed in 1992, 1993 and 1994, or more riders could win,” he says. and Roberto Heras of Spain, winner in 2000, 2003 and 2004. Heras also won the 2005 event, but was disqualiI’ve never seen the Vuelta, but I’ve seen several stages of the Tour de France around Normandy and in Paris in recent years. The courage and endurance of these riders Spaniards have dominated, winning 28 of the 63 runover long periods of sustained challenge makes it the nings while France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, most demanding of sports. the Netherlands, Colombia, Ireland, Russia and most reThey’re coming your way. Don’t miss them. But don’t Nibali had a great 2010, winning the Tour de San Luis, the Tour of Slovenia and the Trofeo Melinda. He was third
NEW STAGE TOWNS a, La Nucía, Petrer, Sierra Nevad ria, Úbeda, Almadén, Villacastín, Sar cia), Villa Romana La Olmeda (Palen Faustino V and Noja
NEW FINISHES Totana, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Estación de Montaña Ma nzaneda, La Farrapona-Lagos de So miedo and Noja
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August 2011 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Which cars we'd buy with the EuroMillion jackpot
We've all thought about it: what cars would we buy if money were no object? But very few people get the chance to indulge this fantasy. Even the average lottery winner with a few million in the bank probably couldn't justify buying and running a £1.2 million Bugatti Veyron. But Colin and Chris Weir from Largs, Ayrshire, have just scooped Europe's biggest lottery prize, giving them carte blanche to buy whatever the heck they like. Here's what we'd suggest they do, and why. And it's not just a list of the ten most expensive cars we can think of, either.
Car: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Cost: £1,200,000 Reason for buying: Because we can. Yes, we might as well get this one over with. But you would, wouldn't you? Bugatti doesn't make the original vertible Grand Sport for around £1.2m. Obviously we'd hire a high-speed bowl for a weekend, too.
Car: Unimog U4000 Cost: £75,000 (plus tax) Reason for buying: Driving over stuff, like our custom off-road track - and cars we don't like.
Car: Austin Maestro Cost: £500 Reason for buying: To park in our huge garden and drive over in our...
The Mercedes Unimog is an icon, celebrating its 60th birthday this year, and an absolute beast. It has eight forward gears, six reverse gears, can climb 70 percent gradients and storm through unbelievable depths of water. It's basically a cross between Spider-Man, a dolphin and Chuck Norris. The ultimate SUV.
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Car: Lamborghini Miura Cost: £400,000 (approx) Reason for buying: It's the most beautiful car ever made. Fact. Similar in principle to the above: you win the lottery, you must buy a Lamborghini. A new Aventador (in bright orange) would be tempting, as would a wedge-shaped Countach, but for us the historic Miura is the one. It was We'd buy one, then go and re-create the opening scene from 'The Italian Job', but hopefully without the resultant crash.
Car: Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography Cost: £72,545 Reason for buying: Because we can't take the Unimog to Ikea. You've won the lottery - you have to have a gas guzzler. We could have chosen a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, or a BMW X6 M, but the one with the ludicrously long name is also the one with the best cabin and the smallest sense of unnecessary consumption.
Car: Porsche Cayman S Cost: £47,604 Reason for buying: Because we're lottery winners, not The Stig.
Car: Ferrari 458 Italia Cost: £173,132 Reason for buying: Because it's absolutely awesome. You can't win the lottery and not buy a Ferrari.
Testarossa, 360 Scuderia, to name but a few), but we'd have to get the latest and greatest 'affordable' Ferrari two-seater. The technology is breathtaking, as is the speed, but it's still all heart and soul. ................................continued over the page 23 PAGE
Yes, the 911 is an icon, and yes, a 911 GT2 or GT3 RS are more obvious choices for the big money lottery winner. But really, for the regular driver, doing regular driving, the Cayman S is probably the best handling car on sale at the moment. It's as quick as you need a car to be, and it's comfortable enough to use more than once a week unlike the most expensive Porsches.
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Car: Ford Transit SportVan Cost: £20,000 Reason for buying: We'll be buying vast quantities of furniture and plasma screen TVs. Everyone has a friend who has a friend who can get a Transit, so why not cut out the middlemen and just get one. The best Tranny Ford has ever done is the limited edition SportVan, complete with twin exhausts, bonnet stripes and 18-inch alloys. Oh, and a 128bhp diesel engine. Hmm, we'd probably swap that out for the 301bhp turbo engine from the Focus RS.
Car: Volkswagen Golf GTI Cost: £25,060 Reason for buying: Sometimes you just don't want the attention. can do, but it's also one of the most conspicuous. Drive a you'll feel just like one of those celebrities you see on YouTube assaulting photographers. The Golf GTI would be our 'everyday' car for its quality, comfort, decent turn of pace and real-world acceptability.
Car: DeLorean DMC-12 Cost: £15,000 Reason for buying: The distinct possibility of time travel, for the price of a Ford Fiesta. It was absolutely rubbish, but because of 'Back to the Future' and 88mph, the DeLorean is one of the most iconic to put in a barn until time travel becomes a reality. Then we'll convert it into a time machine and go back to the day we won the lottery, before we ruined our lives.
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FORMER World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, minister, pitchman, husband and father are just a few of George Foreman’s titles. Now a massive business icon, Foreman graduated from the streets to grills to eco-friendly cleaning products. In this fascinating interview, George and his son and assistant, George IV ‘bigwheel’, talk about what inspires the man himself - and what's next for the Foreman brand. Did you ever dream this level of success as a child? Who inspired you as a child? George: Not at all, you don't think this level of success even existed. I dreamed big, wanted to be on the front page of a magazine. As a teen I thought about being a boxing champion. As a child, always had something in me. I looked up and decided I want more, more, more. My mother was such a hard worker and I wanted more things for her. Knew I needed lots of money and wanted her to enjoy things in life. It occurred to me as a young man I would need to be a great, well a successful athlete. Inspiration from watching my mom work so hard and wanted to pay her back. Tell me what the transition from boxer to business mogul was like for you. At this point, do you see yourself more as a boxer -- or a businessman? George: notoriety, success. Took 10 years out to be an evangelist and I been a preacher for 10 years I literally ran out of money and realised what money was really for -- for charitable organisations and helping kids, helping them go to college. Wished I knew how to be a businessman. I approached boxing second time around as a business. Did promotions, corporations, foundations and all of sudden didn't see myself as a boxer, but a businessman. Thought how to make this a business during the last few years of my career. Even in the ring throwing a punch, I knew I had to do it in a certain way to be able to sell products. What lessons learned as a boxer helped you as a businessman? George: Just believe in your punch and don't stop throwing punches. Even when you getting beat up bad, just don't' stop throwing your best punch. Could be the last second of the last round and you could win. In business if you just keep throwing a quality punch, you can win. Some people in business have never experienced rejection can't take it and quit. Just keep throwing the punch, you can eventually win by knockout.
What is your proudest accomplishment? George: Being a father in the last years motivated more than anything. For someone to look in your eyes and say that's my dad. For almost 40 years now I've been blessed to have all my children proud to say 'that's my dad!' That is my greatest accomplishment." [To George's son]: What is it like working closely with your father and family? George IV: If there's a line between father and son or boss and son, it's been erased. Everything we do, it's not only father and son, but mentor and apprentice. He's such a great teacher. As he came up through boxing and business he had to do everything himself. In doing so, he teaches me what to do in situations. What have you learned from working with your dad? George IV: The insight gained from daily interaction is the most valuable attribute. You can never have too much to do. Some people try to avoid the full plate or multitasking. My dad says the president of the United States has a million things to do, so do a million and one things. What are your father's unique characteristics as a businessman versus a boxer? George IV: He keeps the same characteristics in both. In his second career, he was bigger in size and older in age and had to learn how to sell people on his character and not just his athletic ability. From the second he woke up until he went to sleep, he was selling
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George senior, what legacy do you want to leave for your family and young people? George: It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from. The buck stops at you. If you really believe you can do something, doesn't matter what mother, father or sister says. You want to dream of owning General Motors, you can do it. If you want to be heavyweight champion of the world, or own a grilling company go for it. It all starts and ends with you. Where does the Foreman brand go from here? George IV: He's accomplished so much, the thing about George, he's always looking at what's next. We have a cleaning product. Everyday he comes up with something new whether it's a radio show or he talks about opening another clothing line. The sky is the limit.
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For around €80 you can get this nice little remote control helicopter with a built in video camera. It’s got a range of around 10m so it’s perfect for spying through the neighbours’ window or taking some arty still photos of your garden. It has a USB connection so you can download your pictures to your computer and it’s bundled with some easy to use software for editing your handiwork.
They may tip in at a hefty €135 but these WiFi scales are worth every euro. You use them as you would a normal set of bathroom scales but these ones will send your weight and BMI directly to your computer or iPhone via a standard wireless signal. They are very high quality and look gorgeous in black or white and you get all the programs you need to monitor up to 8 people. There is a great website where you can upload and store your progress and it also works with the popular dailyburn.com service and iPhone apps like RunKeeper and WeightBot. A USB mosquito repellant dongle sounds like the best invention ever but you will get better results throwing the thing at the little buggers! It supposedly works using an ultrasonic sound wave powered by a standard computer USB port, but the Spanish mosquitos are either deaf or don’t seem to mind the buzzing noise.
Not the cheapest 4 person tent on the market but who cares when you can look this cool? Fairly easy to erect and dismantle but not a huge amount of communal space inside unless used as a 2 person. €350 seems a lot but it is very well made and should out last the average tent.
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blonde, wanting to earn some money, decided to hire herself out as a handyman-type and started canvassing a wealthy neighborhood. She went to the front door of
the owner if he had any jobs for her to do. "Well, you can paint my porch. How much will you charge?" The blonde said, "How about 50 dollars?" The man agreed and told her that the paint and ladders that she might need were in the garage. The man's wife, inside the house, heard the conversation and said to her husband, "Does she re-
alize that the porch goes all the way around the house?" The man replied, "She should. She was standing on the porch." A short time later, the blonde came to the door to collect her money. he asked. "Yes," the blonde answered, "and I had paint left over, so I gave it two coats. "Impressed, the man reached in his pocket for the $50. "And by the way," the blonde added, "that's not a Porch, it's a Ferrari."
A Beer Study A Beer Study: Yesterday scientists for Health Canada suggested that, considering the results of a recent analysis that revealed the presence of female hormones in beer, men should take a look at their beer consumption. The theory is that drinking beer makes men turn into women! To test the theory, 100 men were fed 6 pints of beer each within a one hour period. It was then observed that 100% of the men gained weight, talked excessively without making sense, became overly emotional, couldn't drive, failed to think rationally, argued over nothing, and refused to apologise when wrong. No further testing is planned.
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9 Ways To Take a Cat Nap!
Solve the Double Cross-Word puzzle using either the quick or cryptic clues, the answers are exactly the same. Answers in next month’s edition. Cryptic Across 5 Tolerates furry animals? (5) them (5) 9 Refrain from crab's tainted meat (7) 10 Formal declaration from meanest abstainer around (9) 12 Poorly, don't begin prison (3)
13 Croaky hack's heard (6) 14 Skirt around a hundred deceptions (6) 17 Allow rent (3) 18 Confectionery and dessert coming before the joint (9) 20 Starts a very early run after getting Evening Standard (7) 21 Any about to depart may create suffering (5)
23 Start looking after the machine (5) 24 Ghost commanding a form of respect (7) Down 1 Place amorous romance is started initially? (5) 2 Institute legal proceedings against Johnny Cash's boy (3) 3 Yes, sort out bed occupants (7)
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Libra 23 September - 23 October You think you're so advanced, but when was the last time
Aries 21 March - 19 April When you put your mind to it, you can be one hell of a person. Go get 'em! Cold winds encircle your future.
called David will contact you in the next couple of days.
Taurus 20 April - 20 May Geeks and nerds - one big smelly bunch of cyber-crimes waiting to happen. And you're next on their list. Today is a series of blunders that follow each other. The day is as long as the night.
Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December Personal warranties don't mean that you're ever going to get your money back on that piece of garbage you bought
Cancer 22 June - 22 July The colour blue will give you cause for resentment today. This week will go well, except for the bits that don't. And not only will those bits go badly, but they'll go BADLY.
you quite like.
Leo 23 July - 22 August Brown is your unlucky colour for today. Avoid it where ever possible. Prognostication is not a good word when you are
Aquarius 20 January - 18 February When aiming for greatness, set your sights to "better than greatness"...and when you fail, you'll at least be able to blame it on trying too hard. Your funny bone may have disappeared momentarily. However, it may turn up where you least expect it. If you never liked sprouts before, try them again. Your tastes may have changed.
set you straight about a number of things today and will also serve to kill between one and a half and two and a half hours of the day. Probably. Sorry, it's a slow day for you, there's nothing much I can say that will make it any more interesting. Virgo 23 August - 22 September Are you loveable? Take time out today to contemplate that thought and try to make sure that you are very loveable. You claim that no-one is able to see the future, and yet I foresee that you will understand this never to be not unmuch happiness this week.
5 Get placed in position and attacked on all sides (5) 6 Woman losing head after another fall (9) 7 Records that could be hits (7) 11 Flat cocktail meant trap (9) 13 Bit of luggage of long ago in the vestibule (7) 15 Some camera traced the hectic daily round (3,4) 16 Depression about church ship (6) 18 Heads turn in the gloom (5) 19 Say! It's time for Herb (5) 22 Elsewhere in the boutique (3)
Quick Across 1 Firearms (7) 5 Tolerates (5) 8 Staggers (5) 9 Go without (7) 10 Declaration (9)
Capricorn 22 December - 19 January Gibberish may possibly occur to you at some point during the next 12 days as you attempt to do something new, or possibly old. Like your life, peanuts can be dried, roasted, blanched and put inside little potato coatings. Just like your life.
Pisces 19 February - 20 March The hospital may become a familiar place over the coming two weeks, although for what reason the mystics are surprisingly opaque. The future holds great peril for a masked magician in your area. Please phone your nearest masked magician and let him know. Your future may be tainted by a mistake in your past. Now is the time for a new resolution.
12 Feel unwell (3) 13 Croaky (6) 14 Swindles (6) 17 Allow (3) 18 Confectionery (9) 20 Arithmetic mean (7) 21 Pain (5) 23 Shaping machine (5) 24 Apparition (7) Down 1 French capital (5) 2 Take legal action (3) 3 Marine molluscs (7) 4 Frightened (6) 5 Snowed under (5) 6 Landslide (9) 7 Bachelors (7) 11 Accommodation (9) 13 Kitbag (7) 15 Exhausting routine (3,4) 16 Alcove (6) 18 Gloom (5) 19 Aromatic plant (5) 22 Absent (3)
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Gemini 21 May - 21 June All this week you are set for uncontrollable setbacks to all your plans. There's nothing you can do, so you might as well start being awful to people you suspect might cause your setbacks. This horoscope may destruct in 10 seconds. Today will be full of computer related mishaps. Hope in your heart is all well and good but you know deep down inside that when your computer crashes, it will not have automatically saved the document you'd been working on for the past four hours.
Scorpio 24 October - 21 November The way that aliens think is none of your business. You dig? Everything you have to fear comes from within. You should have chosen the korma instead of the vindaloo. Today will be fraught with exciting wonderment and thrills for at least somebody you know. If you don't wear glasses now, the chances are that you're going to need to after an upcoming sports accident.
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Business Opportunites 10 cold drinks /snack vending machines with sites 44,900 euros. Excellent cash income, no overhead, operate from home 31,000 euros NETT per year one day p.w. to service.25 Pringle vending machines with sites 14,900 euros 250 euros per week NETT guaranteed, machines and sites available individually. 965 326 442 / 659 696 455 Bar for sale. Quesada area. Going cheap. For information pack, Tel: 688 800 960 Church Services
International Christian Assembly. Calle Pilar de Horadada 5, Torrevieja. Evangelical non-denominational. Sunday services 11:00am. Children’s Church 11:00am. House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier. Ladies meeting Thursdays 11:00am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo. All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 // 660 127 276. Pilar Christian Community Church Calle Canalejas 3 Pilar de la Horadada opposite the old cinema. Sunday Service 11am. Home groups Tuesday times vary Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Thursday 5pm. Pastor Rev. Eddie Martens Tel 966 769 300 Mobile 650 509 600
English mobile hairdresser. 20 years experience. Prices from 6 euros. Almoradi, Algorfa, Benijofer, Rojales, Quesada, Guardamar, San Luis, Torrevieja areas. Call Jeri on 966 318 550 / 698 257 200. For Sale
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Viva Villa and Vacation Services, For For sale. Double & electric sliding gates in aluminium, guaranteed no Short or Long Term Rentals visit: rust. Call Tracy on 966 726 891 for de- www.villaandvacation.com or Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 tails. rubber. Carries two adults. 90 euros apartment situated conveniently loONO. Tel: 616 596 647 or 672 192 cated in the town centre of Torre482. vieja, with a small sun balcony overlooking the lovely communal Mortgages pool. Short or long term rental available. URGENT MORTGAGES. We can lend Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 you money for your house. We don´t care about RAI/ASNEF, proof of in- Ref: 78, South facing 3 bedroomed come or age limit. Free evaluation property situated injardin Del Mar 966 698 781 / 696 289 407 VII, with communal pool nearby. email- eddieandnesta@hotmail.com Close to amenities. Short or long term rental available. Pets Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 112, Spacious 3 bedroom detached villa with its private pool is located on the El Raso urbanisation near Guardamar. Convenient for all amenities, shops, supermarket, restaurants and bars. Short or long 5 month old Collie Cross Pup free to term rental available. good home. Full time jobs force reluctant parting He is brown with col- Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 lie markings and has green eyes! a very handsome dog, fully house trained and is a big bundle of fun! ment situated in Monino Blanco. The Call 603 121 785 property overlooks a superb com2 Siamese kittens, free to good home. Both are chocolate point and white Ready in 2 weeks, both parents can be seen. Call 603 121 785 for more info
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Ref: 128, A lovely One bedroom 2nd kitchen, Lounge with patio doors to balcony, in the San Luis area. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 104, Lovely Two Bedroom Apartment in Torrevieja, within walking distance of Friday Market and the beach. The Property is close to the Habaneras Shopping Centre and Aquapark. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 155, Luxurious Three Bedroom Villa With Private Pool, in Quesada Close to shops and restaurants Guadamar Beach is within a ten minute drive. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, A lovely 1 bedroom apartment within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397
contact 673 756 525, ref 149 nishings, garden and terrace area, 2 communal swimming pools, €450 Punta Prima, 2 bed, 2 bath, townp/month, contact road parking, €450 p/motnh, contact 673 756 525, ref 897 673 756 525, ref 140 La Herrada, 3 bed, 2 bath, detached bungalow, private pool, lovely villa with solarium, €700 p/month, contact 673 756 525, ref 085 Punta Prima, 2 bed, 2 bath, townhouse, brand new unfurnished property, communal pool, €450 p/month, contact 673 756 525, ref 833 Los Montesinos, 3 bed, 2 bath, apartment, communal pool, very large apartment, balcony area, €375 p/month, contact 673 756 525 ref 127 La Herrada, 3 bed, 2 bath, quad parking, €500 p/month, contact 673 756 525, ref 108 Vista Bella golf, 2 bed, 1 bath, ground p/month, contact 673 756 525, ref 052 Lo Crispin, 2 bed, 2 bath, end terrace, private swimming pool, large garden area, €550 p/month, contact 673 756 525, ref 139
Ref: 708, A lovely two bedroom, one Vista Bella golf, 3 bed, 2 bath, quad house, communal swimming pool, ment with a spacious patio & Resitact 673 756 525, ref 091 pool near by. Short or long term Blue Hills, 4 bed, 3 bath, semi-derental available. tached villa, very large property, Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Punta Prima, 2 bed, 2 bath, ground large garden shed,€675 p/month,
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Downsizing Opportunity. 1 bed apartment plus cash in Punta Prima area to swap for larger property. Contract sdlongfellow@hotmail.com or call 0034 635 953 977 Gran Alacant, corner semi detached 3 bedroomed, 2 bathrooms, large garden, enclosed terrace, fully furnished, private drive for 2 cars, on gated desirable urbanisation Monte Faro, many facilities priced for quick sale 185,000 Tel 680 333 242 House for sale. Santiago de la Ribera, 3-4 bedrooms, lovely garden, two
to beach. 672192482.
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Balsares, terraced 4 bedroomed house, 3 bathrooms, large underbuild, private underground parking direct to house, small gated urbanisation, directly over looking proposed new golf course opposite Gran Alacant, priced for quick sale at 680 333 242 Gran Alacant, 3 bedroomed, 3 bath mid terraced Altomar 1, views of Alicante Bay, close to communal pool, 37 PAGE
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Classi eds To advertise here please telephone 966 727 334 or 626 397 397 or email advertising@thejungledrums.es walking distance to bars and restu- Ref: 521, €105,000. This comfortable rants opportunity at reduced price bungalow is located in San Luis with a new roof and solarium tiles. It is 145,000 Tel 680 333 242 close to supermarkets, bars, restauGran Alacant, front line, 2 bed, 1 rants and is on the local bus route. bath, downstairs toilet, fully fur- Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 nished, roof terrace, walking distance to beaches, large communal Ref: 520, €85,000. Two bedroom and resturants, beach front property apartment in Dream Hills, with a fully equipped kitchen, large lounge, priced for quick sale 125,000 glazed-in terrace and a large solarTel 680 333 242 ium. This property comes with a Quesada, detached 3 bedroomed, 2 large communal swimming pool. bath, all large rooms, front enclosed Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 conservatory, fully furnished, oiled fuelled heating, outdoor poolside Ref: 516, €39,999. Studio apartment kitchen and bbq area enclosed, large in San Luis, close to amenities. Open pool, outside toilet, garage for 2 cars, plan fully equipped kitchen. Good newly refurbished, established gar- sized lounge, bedroom and out onto den with fruit trees, set in a cul de sac balcony which has been glazed to on 1000m2, the overall plot can be create another room. divided, as registered as two plots, so Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 this house could be a substantial investment opportunity, situated in Ref: 510, €79,999. Bungalow located in San Luis. It is close to the superthe Dona pepe area close to Quesada town centre, priced markets, bars and restaurants and is on the local bus route. An Opel Corsa 299,000 negotiable Tel 680333242 car is included in this sale. Viva Villa and Vacation Services are Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 the Torrevieja and Oriheula areas of the Costa Blanca, Spain. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 513, €115,000. Two bedroom
Ref: 146, €85,000. Three bedroom Two bathroom quad house in Dream
side of house. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 30, €119,000. Two bedroom detached house with large front terrace. This villa is in the Punta Marina area close to Playa Flamenca , Close to amenities. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 78, €120,000. Three bedroom Quad in Jardin Del Mar VII. There is shed in the enclosed garden area, communal pool nearby. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 128, €34,950. One bedroom 2nd American style kitchen, Lounge with patio doors to balcony, with lovely views in the San Luis area. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 Ref: 709, €60,000 A lovely 1 bedroom apartment within a 5 minute walk of the beach. There is a terrace outside with views to the sea. Short or long term rental available. Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 solution to Sudoko on page 33
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Nuevas, close to all amenities including the beach. It has a good size Ref: KP3100, €195,000. Three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa, parking facilities. located in San Luis, on a 450sqm Call: 965 707 188 or 626 397 397 plot, with communal pool. Garage to PAGE
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