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Inside this month’s magazine Septmeber Birthstone All you need to know about Sapphires p4

Inspektar Gadget All the latest gizmos and gadgets p9

Health Finding the right formula to stay healthy over 50 p10

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Killer Whales How close is too close? p12

Movies and Books Reviews on the latest movies and books p18

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Motoring The Nürburgring p22

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September Birthstone: Sapphires and How to Care for Them When thinking of the September Birthstone Sapphire, the beautiful blue colour comes to mind. However, sapphires come in all colours of the rainbow except red because then it's a ruby.

It is believed sapphire gemstones bring inner peace. Among other properties attributed to the sapphire it is believed to develop psychic powers such as telepathy and is believed to help with depression. In India, it is not unusual to ask pandits, a scholar and a teacher, to help choose which sapphire is suitable for the customer. Sapphires are believed to offer healing for rheumatism, colic, and mental illness.

The most valuable color of Sapphire is a cornflower blue color and also known as Kashmir Sapphire. Another extremely valuable Sapphire is the very rare, orange-pink Padparadschah. An exotic type of sapphire, known as “The Colour Changing Sapphire�, it displays a different colour depending on its lighting. In natural light the Sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet. (This effect is the same phenomenon well-known in the gemstone Alexandrite). Yellow and pink Sapphires have recently become very popular, and are now often seen in jewellry.

Going way back in time, Sapphires (excluding blue) were often called the same name as a popular gemstone of that colour with the prefix "oriental" added to it. For example, green Sapphire was called "Oriental Emerald".

The practice of applying the name of a different gemstone to identify the sapphire was misleading, and these names are no longer used. What was once called "Oriental Emerald" is now called "Green Sapphire". However, the word "Sapphire" in its plain context refers only to blue Sapphire, unless a prefix colour is specified. Sapphire with a color other than blue is often called a "fancy" in the gem trade.

forms from growth layers that build up during the formation of the stone, may also be present in certain Sapphires. Colour zoning is responsible for certain Sapphires having lighter and darker colours in different parts of a crystal. Some Sapphire gemstones may even be multicoloured such as purple and blue.

The Sapphire is a tough and durable gem, and the only natural gemstone harder than Sapphire is Diamond. Despite this, Sapphire is still subject to chipping and fracture if handled roughly, and care should be taken to ensure it is properly handled.

Sapphire was first synthesized in 1902. The process of creating synthetic Sapphire is known as the Verneuil process. Only experts can distinguish between natural and synthetic Sapphire.

How to Care for Sapphire Because this September birthstone is the second hardest natural mineral, sapphires can be cleaned in almost any way. The best choice is warm, soapy water. Some use ultrasonic cleaners and steamers. Water with a touch of ammonia works well.

If your sapphire has a fracture or is a star sapphire, do not use mechanical cleaning methods. Sapphire can shatter with one single blow if hit sharply.

Consider mechanical cleaning risky if sapphire gemstones have inclusions because this weakens crystal structure. Avoid heavy work or chemicals while wearing sapphire jewellry as it can damage settings.

Store sapphire jewelry separately from softer gemstone jewelry because sapphire can scratch them. Storage in a soft, cloth bag is a wonderful way to protect gemstones.

Sapphires often contain minor inclusions of tiny slender Rutile needles. When present, these inclusions decrease the transparency of a stone and are known as silk.

When in dense, parallel groupings, these inclusions can actually be enhanced by allowing polished Sapphires to exhibit asterism. Sapphire gems displaying asterism are known as "Star Sapphire", and these can be highly prized. Star Sapphire exists in six ray stars, though twelve ray stars are also known.

A Sapphire is pleochroic when it displays a lighter and more intense color when viewed at different angles. Some pleochroic Sapphires are blue when viewed at one angle, and purple at a different angle. Colour zoning, which

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September 2013 Birthstone Jewelry Besides being the September birthstone, sapphires are given on the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversary. A star sapphire is typically given on the 65th wedding anniversary.

Padparadscha is the name of a rare orange-pink variety of sapphire and has a higher value than blue sapphire gemstones. Sapphires are available as birthstone jewellry and are beautiful in gold or platinum settings.

What makes a well-cut sapphire?

Sapphires are often a colourless pale, blue but when heated to high temperatures, an intense color results. The heat also improves clarity of sapphire gemstones because tiny inclusions melt. These inclusions can exhibit an optical property called asterism. It causes a star-shaped effect in star sapphires which is usually only seen with cabochon cuts.

A personalized cut is crucial to bringing out the unique personality of a sapphire. Unlike diamonds, there are no standard "ideal" cuts for sapphires, as each individual sapphire crystal must be custom cut to help the finished gem display the best colour and brilliance. Since sapphires come in such a broad variety of colours, each with its own unique properties, there are no specific proportion requirements. Because of this lack of standardization, sapphire cuts are generally not graded by gem laboratories. Instead, jewellers set their own standards for cut and focus on the colour of a sapphire to determine quality.

A well-cut sapphire will display the colour of the gemstone to its best ability while still enhancing lustre and brilliance. Often, gemstones exhibiting a lighter tone of colour will be cut deeper to add dimension and intensity to the colour. A sapphire of a very dark colour will likely be cut shallower to allow more light to reflect within the gemstone, softening and brightening the colour. Both methods will enhance a sapphire's

unique beauty. Regardless of the shape of the sapphire, the edges should be symmetrical and even. The facets on the top of the gem, the "crown", should be even in size, shape, and location. The largest facet on the top of the crown, known as the table, will be symmetrical in shape and wellcentred. When the sapphire is rocked and tilted, it should produce bright colour flashes as it moves, with no dull spots present.

Step Cut/Emerald Cut Rows of facets are cut parallel to the sapphire’s edge resembling the steps of a staircase. When the corners of the sapphire are clipped, the shape is referred to as an 'emerald' cut. 'Emerald' cuts protect the corners of the sapphire.

Brilliant Cut The facets on brilliant cut gems are triangular, kite or lozenge shaped. A brilliant cut sapphire can have a varying number of facets, but when cut like a diamond, it will have 58 facets. This diamond-cut will not make the sapphire "sparkle" as much as other cuts, mostly because of the difference in light refraction and intensity of color between sapphires and diamonds.

Mixed Cut The mixed cut combines step and brilliant cut facets and is the most common faceting style for sapphire. The crown is usually brilliant-cut to enhance sparkle. The pavilion is usually step-cut to save weight and enhance the stone's colour.

Cabochon Cut Antique jewelry often features cabochon (Kab-a-shon) sapphires, cut in a convex form (domed with a flat base) and highly polished but not faceted. Cabochon cuts are the simplest, and are therefore the least expensive of the sapphire cuts.

Other cuts and carvings also exist, but they are less popular.

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Firstly, you should visit the place that you wish to relocate to at various times of the year to see if you will really like to live there on a permanent basis. When you have found the right location, the next thing to do is to find a long term rental property there. This way you get to test the waters without a huge financial commitment. A long term rental (depending on type and size of property) will cost you on average 4,800 euro for the year. Once you have decided the location that is right, you can then decide what to do with regards to renting or purchasing; what to do with your property in the UK, sell or rent it out to receive an income. Beware of signing a rental contract without having it read and checked out by us before signing it.

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Or at the very least, make some contacts and arrangements before you come. As we mention above about signing rental contracts, the same applies with jobs. Make sure you understand the conditions being offered and the implications before signing an employment contract.

Below is a list of questions and/or things you should ask yourself and have the answers to: • You will need to find out how to transfer your UK pension or funds to Spain with as little costs as possible • You will need to know what medical care you and your family are entitled to in the Spanish system.

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• Which is the best area in Spain to live? Where should I live in Spain?

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• What do English people miss about the UK when living in Spain?

• What is Spain like for entrepreneurs?

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• Will the landlord provide house insurance on our rental property? Do I need separate house insurance?

We want to make it clear straight away why we haven’t put any answers to all of the above questions. The reason is that EVERY personal situation is different in some way. For us to write generalised answers would be right and wrong information for different people.

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Many people are asking us – should we move to Spain now? Obviously economic times are bad all around the world, but many people successfully live and work in Spain so clearly it is possible – just harder than it was before.

So, is Spain for you? Do you need advice on how to move forward with one of the biggest decisions of your life? Would you like a “How to” package designed specifically for you? We can do this for you once we learn from you more details about your individual circumstances. Many people just turn up and live here, getting advice from random people that they may meet, but is it the right advice for you, your family, your circumstances in specific?

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At the foot of the Bavaria Statue, adjacent to the Huge Oktoberfest grounds there are also carousels, roller coasters and all the spectacular fun for the enjoyment and excitement of visitors of all ages.

The festivities are accompanied by a program of events, including the Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the Costume and Riflemen's Procession, and a concert involving all the brass bands represented at the "Wiesn".

The Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world and one of the best festivals in Germany, held annually on the last week in Septmeber and first week in October. Each year more than 6 million visitors from around the world leave their activities and are directed to Munich to drink a lot of beer, eat sausage and pass a unique way.

The Oktoberfest is famous for its huge beer jars full of heavy containers, but there's more to the festival of Bavaria; like enjoying the local bands, admiring traditional costumes, enjoying homemade food and receiving a good portion of the peculiar German hospitality.

The Oktoberfest celebrated its 200th Anniversery in 2010, only Wars and cholera epidemics have briefly interrupted the yearly beer celebration.

Due to the First World War was not held between 1914 and 1918. At the beginning of the interwar period , in 1919 and 1920, there was a festival which was called Fall Festival. Because of the rampant inflation that was suffering, there was no Oktoberbest in 1923 or 1924.

It began with the Royal Wedding on 12 October 1810. Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the happy royal event.

The fields were renamed Theresienwiese ("Theres'a Fields") to honour the Crown Princess, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to "Wiesn". Horse races in the presence of the royal family marked the close of the event that was celebrated as a festival for the whole of Bavaria. The decision to repeat the horse races in subsequent years gave rise to the tradition of Oktoberfest.

In 1811, an added feature to the horse races was the first Agricultural Show, designed to boost Bavarian agriculture. The horse races, which were the oldest - and at one time - the most popular event of the festival are no longer held today. But the Agricultural Show is still held every three years during the Oktoberfest on the southern part of the festival grounds.

In the first few decades, the choices of amusements were sparse.

In 1818, the first carousel and two swings were set up. Visitors were able to quench their thirst at small beer stands, which grew rapidly in number. In 1896 the beer stands were replaced by the first beer tents and halls set up by the enterprising landlords with the backing of the breweries.

The remainder of the festival site was taken up by a fun-fair.

The range of carousels offered was alr e a d y increasing rapidly in the 1870's as the fairground trade continued to grow and develope in Germany.

Today, the Oktoberfest in Munich is the largest festival in the world, with an international flavour characteristic of the 21st century.

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Finding the right formula to stay healthy over 50 Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age and that doesn’t change just because you have a few more grey hairs.

As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including career changes and retirement, children leaving home, the loss of loved ones, and physical changes. How we handle and grow from these changes is the key to staying healthy. These tips can help you maintain your physical and emotional health and live life to the fullest, whatever your age.

changing needs. Now, more than ever, healthy eating is important to maintain your energy and health.

Load up on high-fibre fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Your whole digestive system does slow as you age, so fibre is very important. Consume fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. They will help you feel more energetic and give you fuel to keep going.

Put effort into making your food look and taste good. Your taste buds may not be as strong and your appetite may not be the same, but your nutritional needs are just as important as ever. If you don’t enjoy eating like you used to, put a little more effort into your meals, including the way you flavour, prepare, and present your food.

Don’t fall for the myth that growing older automatically means you’re not going to feel good anymore. It is true that aging involves physical changes, but it doesn’t have to mean discomfort and disability.

While not all illness or pain is avoidable, many of the physical challenges associated with aging can be overcome or drastically mitigated by eating right, exercising, and taking care of yourself.

It’s never too late to start! No matter how old you are or how unhealthy you’ve been in the past, caring for your body has enormous benefits that will help you stay active, sharpen your memory, boost your immune system, manage health problems, and increase your energy. In fact, many older adults report feeling better than ever because they are making more of an effort to be healthy than they did when they were younger.

Tips for eating well as you age As you age, your relationship to food may change along with your body.

A decreased metabolism, changes in taste and smell, and slower digestion may affect your appetite, the foods you can eat, and how your body processes food. The key is to figure out how to adapt to your

Watch out for dehydration. Because of physical changes, older adults are more prone to dehydration. So make sure you are drinking plenty of fluid, even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you’re not getting enough water, you’re not going to be as sharp and your energy will suffer.

Make meals a social event. It’s more enjoyable to eat with others than alone. If you live alone, invite other people over. It’s a great way to stay in touch with friends and you can share cooking and cleanup duties.

Tips for exercising as you age Many adults don’t exercise as they get older. However, exercise is vital for staying healthy throughout life. It helps you maintain your strength and agility, gives your mental health a boost, and can even help diminish chronic pain. Whether you are generally healthy or are coping with an ongoing injury, disability, or health problem, regular exercise will help

Health Benefits

Green beans have the same nutritional benefits as other common beans such as lima beans, mung beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.

Common beans are low in fat and offer an excellent source of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. They are also a

very good source of folic acid and molybdenum. They provide significant amounts of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.

The major health benefit of common beans is their ability to lower cholesterol due to their rich source of fibre. Studies have shown that the high fibre

contained in beans prevents blood sugar levels form rising too rapidly after a meal. This makes beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance, or hypoglycemia.

beans promote heart health due to their fibre, antioxidants, folic acid, vitamin B6, and magne-

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September 2013 you stay physically and mentally healthy and improve your confidence and outlook on life.

Try variations on what you know. For some people, it might be games.

Other people may enjoy puzzles or trying out new cooking recipes. Find something that you enjoy and continue to try new variations and challenges. If you like crosswords, move to a more challenging crossword series or try your hand at a new word game. If you like to cook, try a completely different type of food, or try baking if you’ve mostly been cooking over the stove.

Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. Find out if any health conditions or medications you take affect what exercise you should choose.

Find an activity you like and that motivates you to continue.

You may want to exercise in a group, like in a sport or class, or prefer a more individual exercise like swimming.

Work something new in each day. You don’t have to work elaborate crosswords or puzzles to keep your memory sharp. Try to work in something new each day, whether it is taking a different route to work or the grocery store or brushing your teeth with a different hand.

Start slow. If you are new to exercise, a few minutes a day puts you well on the way towards building a healthy habit.

Slowly increase the time and intensity to avoid injury.

Take on a completely new subject. Taking on a new subject is a great way to continue to learn.

Have you always wanted to learn a different language?

Learn new computer skills?

Learn to play golf? There are many inexpensive classes at community centres or community colleges that allow you to tackle new subjects. Volunteering is also a great way to learn about a new area. Taking classes and volunteering is a great way to boost social connections, which is another brain strengthener.

Walking is a wonderful way to start exercising. Exercise doesn’t have to mean strenuous activity or time at the gym. In fact, walking is one of the best ways to stay fit. Best of all, it doesn’t require any equipment or experience and you can do it anywhere.

Tips for sleeping well Many adults complain of sleep problems as they age, including insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and frequent waking during the night. But getting older doesn’t automatically bring sleep problems. Poor sleep habits are often the main causes of low–quality sleep in adults over 50.

Tips for staying connected One of the greatest challenges of aging is how your support network changes. Staying connected isn’t always easy as you grow older, even for those who have always had an active social life. Career changes, retirement, illness, death, and moves out of the local area can take away close friends and family members.

Naturally boost your melatonin levels at night. Artificial lights at night can suppress your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleepy. Use lowwattage bulbs where safe to do so, and turn off the TV and computer at least one hour before bed.

It’s important to find ways to reach out and connect to others, regardless of whether or not you live with a spouse or partner. Having an array of people you can turn to for company and support as you age is a buffer against loneliness, depression, disability, hardship, and loss.

Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool, and your bed is comfortable. Noise, light, and heat can interfere with sleep. Try using an eye mask to help block out light.

The good news is that there are lots of ways to be with other people. It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as you get out of the house and socialize: Connect regularly with friends and family. Spend time with people you enjoy and who make you feel upbeat. It may be a neighbour who you like to exercise with, a lunch date with an old friend, or shopping with your children. Even if you are not close by, call or email frequently to keep relationships fresh.

Develop bedtime rituals. A soothing ritual, like taking a bath or playing music will help you wind down.

Go to bed earlier. Adjust your bedtime to match when you feel tired, even if that’s earlier than it used to be.

Make an effort to make new friends. As you lose people in your circle, it is vital to make new connections so your circle doesn’t dwindle. Make it a point to befriend people who are younger than you. Younger friends can reenergize you and help you see life from a fresh perspective.

Tips for keeping your mind sharp There are many good reasons for keeping your brain as active as your body. Keeping your brain active and maintaining creativity actually may help to prevent cognitive decline and memory problems. The more you use and sharpen your brain, the more benefits you will get. This is especially true if your career no longer challenges you or if you've retired from work altogether.

Spend time with at least one person every day. Whatever your living or work situation, you shouldn’t be alone day after day. Phone or email contact is not a replacement for spending time with other people. Regular face-to-face contact helps you ward off depression and stay positive.

of Green Beans These elevated blood levels are found in 20 to 40 percent of patients with heart disease. Research has indicated that beans are also protective against cancer.

Green beans are among a small number of foods that contain measurable amounts of oxalates,

naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems. For this reason, individuals with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating green beans.

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sium. Folic acid and vitamin B6 help to lower levels of homocysteine, which is an amino acid that is an intermediate product in an important metabolic process called the methylation cycle. Elevated blood levels of homocysteine are an independent risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

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HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE?

There are plenty of depictions of people-friendly orcas, such as the movie "Free Willy" and SeaWorld's Shamu. So what did the orca do to get this frightening name? If you've ever seen the 1970s movie "Orca, the Killer Whale" starring Richard Harris and Bo Derek, you may already have an idea. Similar to what "Jaws" did for sharks, this thriller poised orca as vindictive, bloodthirsty savages. Dead-set on hunting down the humans responsible for the death of his mate, an angry orca gobbles up each person, one by one. According to the movie, next to humans, orcas are the only animals that kill for revenge.

Killer whales are powerful predators capable of killing prey much larger than humans, such as leopard seals and great white sharks. They have also been recorded preying on usually terrestrial species such as moose swimming between islands. However, wild orcas are not considered a real threat to humans, as there are few documented cases of wild orcas attacking people, and none of the recorded attacks have been fatal. There have been about two dozen cases of orcas attacking humans since the 1970s, almost exclusively perpetrated by captive animals. Experts are divided as to whether the injuries and deaths caused by captive killer whales have been accidents or deliberate attempts to cause harm.

For centuries, orcas have instilled fear in the hearts of mankind. In all their ferociousness, they've been dubbed wolves of the sea, whale killers, killing demons and fish tigers, to name a few. Their scientific name, Orcinus orca, comes from the mythical Orcus, the Roman god of death and the underworld, who was also known as a punisher. In North America, the indigenous Haida call them skana, which is a killer demon. The Aleut people call them polossatik, which means "feared one".

Even without rampaging quests for vengeance, orcas are memorable. It's hard to miss their distinctive black-and-white markings, especially the white, oval-shaped patch located near each eye. Pound for pound, a human is no match for a killer whale, since this big beast grows up to 32 feet long (9.75 meters) and 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kilograms). That's roughly 600 times the size of a grown man. And, of course, isolated attacks by captive killer whales on their trainers make even the most apparently tame seem a little more dangerous.

Since 1968 there have been 36 recorded incidents of killer whales attacking their trainers out of those 36 attacks 4 have been fatal: • On February 20, 1991, the three orcas that resided at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia (Haida II, Nootka IV, and Tilikum) killed a young part-time trainer named Keltie Byrne when she accidentally slipped and fell into the tank. This facility did not allow the trainers to get in the water with the animals so the orcas were not accustomed to having people in their tank. It is unclear which orca initiated the assault but what is known is that one of the whales grabbed the trainer by the foot and dragged her deeper into the pool, the other two quickly joined in, pushing and throwing the young woman around the pool.

• July 5, 1999, at SeaWorld Orlando Florida, a deceased man by the name of Daniel Dukes was found nude and in one of the orca tanks draped across the back of the park's largest male orca, Tilikum. This was one of the three Orcas involved in the death of Sealand trainer Keltie Byrne in 1991. An autopsy revealed that the man died of a combination of hypothermia and drowning. Dukes was covered in bruises, abrasions and bite marks, indicating that Tilikum had clear contact with the victim but whether or not Tilikum actually caused the man's death could not be determined. Dukes had apparently hidden himself in the park until after closing and then jumped or fell into the orca's tank. It is thought that Dukes may have been mentally unstable or under the influence of drugs. Dukes had been reported by Seaworld staff to have "dived" with other sea mammals, earlier that year he had to be removed from the manatee tank, which is warmer and host much more docile creatures. It’s beleived that from how the man was found, draped across Tilikums back, that maybe the whale was attempting to save the man from drowning.

• On December 24, 2009, 29-year-old Alexis Martínez died during a rehearsal for a Christmas Day show at the Loro Parque Park in Tenerife. The 14-year-old male orca, Keto, who was born at SeaWorld Orlando Florida, reportedly rammed Martínez in the chest, rendering him unconscious. Martinez supposedly drowned before fellow trainers could rescue him.

The autopsy report revealed that Alexis died due to the serious injuries he sustained from the orca attack, including mul-

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of her home. No one knew if the move would hurt the whale or her chances for reintegrating back into the pod and one day becoming a healthy mother.

Springer, nicknamed "Little Orca Annie" by the press, made big news when she was found hanging around the waters off Seattle in January 2002. The Seattle Times described the lone whale as having "bad skin, worms in her stool and bad breath."

Not only was her health poor, but so were her social skills.

She was very lonely, these are very social animals, and so she started interacting with bits of driftwood and boats and became quite fixated on them.

• On February 24, 2010, the orca Tilikum killed Dawn Brancheau, an experienced trainer, at the end of a "Dine with Shamu" show at SeaWorld Orlando.

SeaWorld officials confirmed that Tilikum grabbed Dawn Brancheau by her ponytail and pulled her into the water, drowning her. The autopsy determined that the trainer died of "multiple traumatic injuries and drowning".

Tilikums Story Tilikum is reportidly responsible for 3 out of the 4 fatalities involving trainers and the killer whales, since the last attack in 2010 Tilikum returned to performing on March 30, 2011. The trainers have continued their policy of doing no water work with the whale. High pressure water hoses are used to massage him, rather than hands, and removable guardrails have also begun to be used on the platforms. There are plans to install false-bottom floors that can lift trainers and whales out of the pools in under a minute. Despite claims that Tilikum is kept alone and separated from the remaining whales, he has been paired with his grandson Trua, and can be often seen performing alongside him during the finale of the new "One Ocean" Show. He has on occasion been kept with his daughter Malia, or both Trua and Malia at the same time. In December 2011, he was put on hiatus from the shows following an undisclosed illness. He resumed performing in the spring of 2012.

After being nursed back to health inside an ocean enclosure at a government research station in Manchester, Washington, Springer was transported in July 2002 via a high-speed catamaran back to her native waters, where she spent a day in a floating net pen before being released back to her pod.

Successfully mating and having a calf in the population means that she's fully accepted and part of the social dynamics of the population. It gives hope that if such an event happens in the future, provided that all the right bits are in place, that is, knowing who the animal is and what group it comes from, that these kinds of efforts can be successful.

Tilikum was captured in Berufjörður off the east coast of Iceland in November 1983 at about three years of age. A male (Nandú) and a female (Samoa) were captured with him.

Tilikum was first sent to live at Sealand of the Pacific, British Columbia, Canada. There, he lived with two older females named Haida II and Nootka IV. Tilikum was at the bottom of the social structure, and Haida II and Nootka IV would often chase him into the medical pool. Sealand of the Pacific utilized food motivation as part of their training methods, meaning the whales were fed when they responded in a desired fashion to commands The three whales' pen was separated from the ocean by a net; the owner of Sealand of the Pacific, Bob Wright, worried that at night the whales might chew through the net, or an activist might cut it to free them. Thus, at night, the whales were moved to a holding module 20 feet (6.1 m) deep and 28 feet (8.5 m) in diameter.

Tilikum measures 22.5 feet (6.9 m) long and weighs 12,000 pounds (5,400 kg). His pectoral fins are 7 feet (2.1 m) long, his flukes curl under, and his 6.5 feet (2.0 m)-tall dorsal fin is collapsed completely to his left side. He is the largest orca in captivity. Tilikum's vocals are higher than other males his size.

But its not all bad news when it comes to captive killer whales the only killer whale known to be put back into the wild after human intervention was spotted with her first baby in July this year.

In 2002, a young killer whale named Springer was reintroduced to her pod in northern Vancouver Island, Canada, after she was found orphaned, about 300 miles (480 kilometers) south

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This month we have a collection of tasty side dishes

Mushroom and herb couscous

Ingredients 1 egg 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp vegetable oil 200g/7oz long-grain ricecooked and left to go cold 100g/4oz frozen peas 4 spring onions100g/4oz beansprouts 1-2 tsp soy sauce ground white pepper

Ingredients For the mushrooms 25g/1oz unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves 200g/7oz mushrooms For the couscous 200g/7oz cooked couscous 1 lemon, juice only 50ml/2fl oz olive oil 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp chopped fresh chives salt and pepper Method 1.For the mushrooms, melt the butter with the oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic and mushrooms over a medium heat until soft.

2.For the couscous, place the cooked couscous into a bowl along with the lemon juice,

Egg fried rice

olive oil and herbs and mix well.

3.Add the mushrooms to the couscous mixture and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4.Lightly oil a small bowl and pack the couscous mixture into the bowl.

Method 1.Beat together the egg and sesame oil and put to one side.

2.Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan. When it's shimmering and almost smoking, add the rice and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until completely heated through.

3.Add the peas, spring onions and beansprouts, if using. Stir-fry, turn-

Chickpea and tomato salad with tahini dressing Ingredients For the dressing 2-3 garlic cloves pinch sea salt 2 tbsp tahini 1 lemon, juice only 1 tbsp olive oil For the salad 400g/14oz can cooked chickpeas

1 small white onion 500g/1lb 3oz ripe tomatoes freshly ground black pepper handful torn fresh parsley handful torn fresh coriander cayenne pepper warm pitta bread

Method 1.For the dressing, roughly chop the garlic then pound to a paste in a mortar and pestle, with a pinch of sea salt.

2.Add the tahini to the pestle and mortar.

Juice the lemon and add half of the juice to the pestle and mortar with the tahini and garlic. The mixture will thicken.

3.Add the remaining lemon juice and stir.

4.Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the consistency is slightly thicker than you'd like the finished dressing to have.

Add the olive oil and stir thoroughly - this

should thin it to the desired consistency.

5.For the salad, place the chickpeas in a large bowl. Add the chopped onion.

6.Chop the tomatoes roughly and add to the bowl.

7.Add freshly ground black pepper and the parsley and coriander.

8.Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and serve the rest alongside.

9.Sprinkle cayenne pepper, to taste, over the top and serve with warm pitta bread.

ing the rice constantly around the pan, for about 3 minutes. Season well with soy sauce and pepper, then push to one side of the pan.

Pour the beaten egg mixture into the other side and leave for about 10 seconds so it begins to set.

Briskly swirl around the egg to break it up and then toss around with the rice. Stir-fry for a further minute and serve straight away.

Cheese and spinach pasta salad Ingredients 55g/2oz pine nuts 150g/5½oz spinach 85g/3oz cheddar cheese 100g/3½oz cooked pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp white wine vinegar

Method 1.Toast the pine nuts in a dry, non-stick frying pan over a moderate heat until golden-brown. Leave to cool.

2.In a bowl, mix the pine nuts, spinach, cheddar cheese and pasta together.

3.In another small bowl, whisk the olive oil and white wine vinegar together and drizzle over the salad, mixing to combine.

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Las Alpujarras Part Of The Real Sp

ain

by Sally Bengtsson

Tucked away between Granada and the Costa del Sol lies one of the most picturesque and unspoilt areas of Spain.

Las Alpujarras consists of white washed villages sitting amongst deep, green valleys, rolling hills and snow

Another famous Brit who made the area his home, but al-

capped mountains, with donkeys carrying loads up steep

most 100 years earlier, was Gerald Brennan, who wrote

slopes and wild goats scrambling up scraggy mountain

the fascinating 'South of Granada,' which was also made

sides.

into a film. He walked over the Andalucian Mountains,

If you have read 'Driving Over Lemons' or any of the other

place to live and write. He stumbled across the sleepy vil-

two books in the series you may have wondered if such

lage of Yegen, where a plaque

after serving in World War 1, looking for a cheap, pleasant

an idyllic place really exists.

can be seen on the house he ac-

Well, you'll be pleased to

tually lived in all those years

know that it does, and it is

ago. The views from the village

one of the most relaxing,

are wonderful and must have in-

laid back parts of Spain,

spired more than a few of his

where hippies mix with small

words. He invited over friends

holders and drink exquisite

from the Bloomsbury group in

herbal tea in Muslim run

London; Viginia Wolf and Lyt-

cafĂŠs.

ton Strachey were among his visitors, travelling up from the

Chris Stewart, the famous au-

Coast along dirt tracks, on

thor and ex-drummer of Gene-

donkeys.

sis,

chose

one

of

these The Alpujarras region is al-

isolated valleys in order to get away from the rat race and live

ways green due to the con-

off the land; something he has

stant melting of snow from the mountain tops which

actually managed, and thrives on now, obviously aided by

trickles down to irrigate the vegetation. The white villages

the phenomenal success of his books, which have been

which litter the mountain sides and valleys are mainly

translated into Spanish, as well as many other languages.

made up of box-shaped houses with flat clay roofs. The Poqueira Valley is well known for the three villages there,

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If you want to explore the area hiking is a great option. If

bly

most

you prefer to drive be prepared for winding roads, and

popular in the

leave plenty of time for journeys. Rushing just doesn't

region.

work in the sleepy Alpujarras. The locals have time to

the

Pam-

p a n e i r a , Capileira

chat and listen, and welcome visitors to their homes.

and

Bubion

offer

pleasant

Nowadays there

bars

are plenty of ho-

and restaurants

tels and hostels

serving typical,

in the main vil-

uncomplicated food, many offering fantastic views, and

lages.

the colourful handicrafts made in the area are displayed

houses are also

Rural

in the friendly shops all over the villages. Trevelez is an-

available

other must see village, with the snow capped mountains

rent, and many

for

just behind this, the highest village in the Alpujarras,

of the campsites

whilst at the foot of the village the Trevellez River gushes

have bungalows

by. It is famous for its Serrano ham, and if you want to

and cabins.

try some of the best ham in Spain, dried on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada, then this is the place to come. Every other shop sells “jamon”. It is hung from the roofs, and is the local delicacy. Just about every family in the village is involved in its production one way or another.

One fantastic Andalucian tradition is the amount of tapas you get when you order a beer. Order three beers and you won’t need lunch!

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New Movie Reviews The Wolverine Description

Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.

September 2013

Action | Adventure | Fantasy Release date: OUT NOW! Critics Reviews Digital Spy: “X-Men aficionados will no doubt get a kick out of this attempt to deeper explore Logan's psyche, but you suspect it won't generate much enthusiasm from Joe Popcorns expecting big-scale spectacle. It feels like there's a great film buried somewhere inside The Wolverine, it's just a shame that Takashi Miike wasn't behind the camera to help make it a reality. As it stands this is an interesting if flawed exploration of the X-Men universe's favourite son.

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The Smurfs 2

Description

Animation | Comedy | Family Release date: OUT NOW!

Critics Reviews The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation Film.com: “To the film’s credit, “The Smurfs 2″ is an ode to the value of stepparents, per- creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs. haps hoping to undo a couple hundred years of “evil stepmom” fairy tales. That’s a laudable angle, and Brendan Gleeson, as Patrick’s stepdad, shrouds himself in about as much glory as a film like “The Smurfs 2″ will allow.”

Total Film: “The Smurfs 2 doesn’t even have mild fish-out-of-water humor to give it some oomph: Instead, there are jokes about Facebook.”

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The Counjuring

Horror | Thriller Release date: OUT NOW! Description

Critics Reviews

DigitalSpy: “Wan pushes the limits of how Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. far he can tease us and for a surprisingly long while the Perrons live in denial. As the mother, Lili Taylor gets a rude awakening in a brilliantly eerie game of hide-and-seek with one of the girls and eventually the spirits become bolder, yanking the kids out of bed and flinging them across rooms.”

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eFilmCritic: “In the tradition of classic horror cinema “The Conjuring” starts slow, builds at a moderate pace before delivering a final act of frantic, nonstop chaos. The structure is adeptly handled, the movie indulging a wide sphere of horror influences and styles along the way.”

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Book Reviews Trust Your Eyes

by Linwood Barclay

Map-obsessed Thomas spends his days and nights on a virtual tour of the world through his computer screen, believing he must store the details of every town and city in his head. Then one day, while surfing a street view program, he sees something that shouldn't be there: a woman being murdered behind a window on a New

The Long Earth

York street. When Thomas tells his brother Ray what he has witnessed, Ray humours him with a half-hearted investigation - until he realises Thomas may have stumbled onto a deadly conspiracy, which puts them both in danger...With enough suspense to rival a Hitchcock film, this is a thriller with edge.

by Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter

1916: the Western Front. Private Percy Blakeney wakes up. He is lying on fresh spring grass. He can hear birdsong, and the wind in the leaves in the trees. Where has the mud, blood and blasted landscape of No Man's Land gone? 2015: Madison, Wisconsin. Cop Monica Jansson is exploring the burned-out home of a reclusive (some said mad, others

dangerous) scientist when she finds a curious gadget - a box containing some wiring, a three-way switch and a potato. It is the prototype of an invention that will change the way Mankind views his world for ever.

And that is an understatement if ever there was one...

The Cuckoo’s Calling When a troubled model falls to her death from a snow-covered Mayfair balcony, it is assumed that she has committed suicide. However, her brother has his doubts, and calls in private investigator Cormoran Strike to look into the case. Strike is a war veteran, wounded both physically and psychologically, and his life is in disar-

Kaleidoscope

Readers Reviews “I have waited years for this sequel and Weisberger hasn't disappointed me! I would suggest to read "The Devil Wears Prada" before you read this book to understand the characters and storyline.”

“The novel is a must-have for those who love reading about fabulous parties and even more fabulous clothes; perfect for fans of 'Gossip Girl' and 'Sex and the City'.”

Readers Reviews “The idea behind this book will be slightly familiar to those who watched Sliders or who have read comic books.”

“The book essentially offers a thought exercise of what would happen if relatively unlimited inter-planetary (or more correctly, inter-dimensional) travel were available to the masses on Earth. “

Readers Reviews

by Robert Galbraith

ray. The case gives him a financial lifeline, but it comes at a personal cost: the more he delves into the young model's complex world, the darker things get and the closer he gets to terrible danger.

“Bottom line, The Cuckoo’s Calling incorporates potent mystery writing, intricate plotting, and likable characters, showcasing some of Rowling’s best skills as a writer, even if her others don’t appeal entirely to the target audience here.”

“This is a wonderfully entertaining new crime debut, which although it contains nothing amazingly original, works really well. “

Readers Reviews

by Adam S. Leslie

Peter Tobey lives an idyllic existence of energy drinks, mindless television sitcoms, phobia-induced hypersensitivity – and shopping.

Into his world comes Kaleidoscope, a sinister and addictive sitcom which turns bright, happy shoppers into lethargic drones.

Peter realises that he and his small group of friends must make the ultimate sacrifice: end Kaleidoscope, flee

their beloved shopping centre, and be the first people in generations to step Outside and into the great unknown...

Kaleidoscope is a pulsating, kaleidoscopic blend of magical realism, dystopian fantasy-adventure, satire, trash culture, science fiction, postmodern horror, and the childhood fever in which you and your family have been trapped for the last thirty years.

“Dystopian fiction isn't normally my preferred genre, but I really enjoyed this book. It was thrilling, keeping me reading for hours on end. Well done Mr Leslie. ” “I loved reading this book but it did leave me slightly concerned as to what's actually going on in the head of the author! Whatever it is, keep it up I guess if it helps you to write books like this! (It also made me feel guilty for watching too much tv)”

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Liverpool - €489 Million

Liverpool was founded in 1892 and joined the Football League the following year. The most successful period in Liverpool's history was the 1970s and '80s when Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley led the club to eleven league titles and seven European trophies.

Liverpool F.C is one of the most successful clubs in England having won more European trophies than any other English team with five European Cups, three UEFA Cups and three UEFA Super Cups. The club has also won eighteen League titles, seven FA Cups and a record eight League Cups on the domestic front.

The club's supporters have been involved in two major tragedies. The first was the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985 in which charging Liverpool fans caused a wall to collapse, killing 39 Juventus supporters and resulting in Liverpool being banned from European club competitions for 6 years. In the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives in a crush against perimeter fencing.

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Manchester City - €581 Million

Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's (West Gorton), they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894. The club has played at the City of Manchester Stadium since 2003, having played at Maine Road from 1923. The club's most successful period was in the late 1960s and early 1970s when they won the League Championship, FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup under the management team of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison.

After losing the 1981 FA Cup Final, the club went through a period of decline, culminating in relegation to the third tier of English football for the only time in their history in 1998. Having regained Premier League status, the club was purchased in 2008 by Abu Dhabi United Group and became one of the wealthiest in the world. In 2011, Manchester City qualified for the Champions League and won the FA Cup. In 2012, the club won the Premier League, their first league title for 44 years.

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Juventus - €694 Million

Juventus is historically the most successful club in Italian football and one of the most laureated and important globally. Overall, they have won fifty-four official titles on the national and international stage, more than any other Italian club: a record twenty-nine league titles, a record nine Italian cups, five national super cups, and, with eleven titles in confederation and interconfederation competitions (two Intercontinental Cups, two European Champion Clubs' Cup/UEFA Champions Leagues, one European Cup Winners' Cup, a record three UEFA Cups, one UEFA Intertoto Cup and two UEFA Super Cups) the club currently ranks fourth in Europe and eighth in the world with the most trophies won. In 1985, under the management of Giovanni Trapattoni, who led the Torinese team to thirteen official trophies in ten years until 1986, including six league titles and five international titles; Juventus became the first club in the history of European football to have won all three major competitions organised by the Union of European Football Associations.

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Chelsea - €678 Million

Chelsea was founded on March 11 of 1908. The local club exercise at Stamford Bridge, with a capacity for 41,837 spectators, located in Fulham Road and where it has played since its founding. Despite its name, the team really is not established in the district of Kensington and Chelsea, but lies in the neighbouring district of Hammersmith and Fulham . In 2003, the club was bought by the tycoon oil and Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea had their first major success in 1955, when they won the league championship, and won various cup competitions during the 1960s, 1970s, 1990s and 2000s.

The club has enjoyed its greatest period of success in the past two decades, winning 15 recent major trophies since 1997. Domestically, Chelsea have won four league titles, seven FA Cups, four League Cups and four FA Community Shields, while in continental competitions they have won two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups, one UEFA Super Cup, one UEFA Europa League and one UEFA Champions League. Chelsea are the only London club to win the UEFA Champions League, one of four clubs, and the only British club, to have won all three main UEFA club competitions, and also the first club to hold two major European titles simultaneously.

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Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others. The club has spent its entire history, with the exception of the 1980–81 and 1982–83 seasons, in the top flight of Italian football. In terms of international trophies along with Boca Juniors, with 18 officially recognized UEFA and FIFA titles. Milan has won a record of three Intercontinental Cup and once its successor, the FIFA Club World Cup. Milan also won the European Cup/Champions League on seven occasions, second only to Real Madrid. They also won the UEFA Super Cup a record five times and the Cup Winners' Cup twice. Milan won every major competition in which it has competed, with the exception of the Europa League. Domestically, with 18 league titles Milan is the joint-second most successful club in Serie A behind Juventus (29 titles), along with local rivals Inter. They have also won the Coppa Italia five times, as well as a record six Supercoppa Italiana triumphs.

Milan's home games are played at San Siro, also known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Milan is the third most supported team in Italy and the seventh most supported team in Europe, ahead of any other Italian team.

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Arsenal - €998 Million

Arsenal was founded in 1886 in Woolwich and in 1893 became the first club from the south of England to join the Football League. In 1913, it moved north across the city to Arsenal Stadium in Highbury. Arsenal holds the record for the longest uninterrupted period in the English top flight and would be placed first in an aggregated league of the entire 20th century. It is the second side to complete an English top flight season unbeaten (in the 2003–04 season), and the only one to do so across 38 matches.

In the 1930s the club won five League Championship titles and two FA Cups. After a lean period in the post-war years it won the League and FA Cup Double, in the 1970–71 season, and in the 1990s and first decade of the 21st century won two more Doubles and reached the 2006 UEFA Champions League Final.

Arsenal has a long-standing rivalry with North London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur, with whom it contests the North London derby.

FC Barcelona - €1.95 Billion

Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper, the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism, hence the motto "Més que un club" (More than a club). The official Barcelona anthem is the "Cant del Barça" written by Jaume Picas and Josep Maria Espinàs. Unlike many other football clubs, the supporters own and operate Barcelona. The club has a long-standing rivalry with Real Madrid; matches between the two teams are referred to as "El Clásico".

They are the current Spanish football champions and have won 22 La Liga, 26 Copa del Rey, 10 Supercopa de España, 3 Copa Eva Duarte and 2 Copa de la Liga trophies, as well as being the record holder for the latter four competitions. In international club football Barcelona have won four UEFA Champions League, a record four UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, four UEFA Super Cup, a record three Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and a record two FIFA Club World Cup trophies.

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Manchester United - €2.38 Billion Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.

Bayern Munich - €985 Million

FC Bayern was founded in 1900 by eleven football players led by Franz John. Although Bayern won its first national championship in 1932, the club was not selected for the Bundesliga at its inception in 1963. The club had its period of greatest success in the middle of the 1970s when, under the leadership of Franz Beckenbauer, it won the European Cup three times in a row (1974–76). Overall Bayern has reached ten European Cup/UEFA Champions League finals, most recently winning their fifth in 2013 as part of a Treble. Bayern has also won one UEFA Cup, one European Cup Winners' Cup and two Intercontinental Cups, making it one of the most successful European clubs internationally. Since the formation of the Bundesliga, Bayern has been the dominant club in German football with 22 titles and has won five of the last ten titles.

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Manchester United have won many trophies in English football, including a record 20 League titles, a record 11 FA Cups, four League Cups and a record 19 FA Community Shields. The club has also won three European Cups, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, one Intercontinental Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup. In 1998–99, the club won a Treble of the Premier League, the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League, an unprecedented feat for an English club. Sir Alex Ferguson won 25 major honours, and 38 in total, from November 1986 to May 2013, when he announced his retirement after 26 years at the club. Manchester United is one of the wealthiest and most widely supported football teams in the world.

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Real Madrid - €2.48 Billion

Founded in 1902 as Madrid Football Club, has traditionally worn a white home kit since.

The word Real is Spanish for royal and was bestowed to the club by King Alfonso XIII in 1920 together with the royal crown in the emblem. The team has played its home matches in the 85,454-capacity Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in downtown Madrid since 1947. Unlike most European football clubs, Real Madrid's members (socios) have owned and operated the club since its inception.

The club is the world's most valuable and is one of three clubs to have never been relegated from the top flight of Spanish football, along with Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona. Real Madrid holds many long-standing rivalries, most notably El Clásico with FC Barcelona.

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g n i r g r u b r ü N The The Nürburgring is a motorsports complex around the village of Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is located about 70 km south of Cologne, and 120 km northwest of Frankfurt. It features a Grand Prix race track built in 1984, and a much longer old "North loop" track which was built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains. The north loop is 20.8 km long and has more than 300 meters of elevation change from its lowest to highest points. Jackie Stewart nicknamed the old track "The Green Hell," and it is widely considered to be the most demanding and difficult purpose-built racing circuit in the world.

Originally, the track featured four configurations: the 28.265 km-long Gesamtstrecke ("Whole Course"), which in turn consisted of the 22.810 km Nordschleife ("North Loop"), and the 7.747 km Südschleife ("South Loop"). There also was a 2.281 km warm-up loop called Zielschleife ("Finish Loop") or Betonschleife ("Concrete Loop"), around the pit area.

One of the original purposes of the Nordschleife was as a test track for auto manufacturers, and its demanding layout had been traditionally used as a proving ground. Weekdays are often booked for so-called Industriefahrten for auto makers and the media. With the advent of the Internet, awareness of the Nordschleife has risen in Germany and abroad, in addition to publicity in print media. In 1999, Porsche reported that their new 996 GT3 had lapped the 'Ring in under eight minutes, and in subsequent years, manufacturers from overseas also showed up to test cars. Some high-performance models are promoted with videotaped laps published on the web, and the claimed lap times are generating discussion. Few of these supercars are actually entered in racing where the claims could be backed up.

Since its opening in 1927, the track has been used by the public for the so-called "Touristenfahrten," i.e. anyone with a road-legal car or motorcycle, as well as tour buses, motor homes, or cars with trailers. It is opened mainly on Sundays, but also many Saturdays and weekday evenings. The track may be closed for weeks during the winter months, depending on weather conditions and maintenance work. Passing on the right is prohibited, and some sections have speed limits.

This Nürburgring is a popular attraction for many driving enthusiasts and riders from all over the world, partly because of its history and the challenge it provides. The lack of oncoming traffic and intersections sets it apart from regular roads, and the absence of a blanket speed limit is a further attraction.

Normal ticket buyers on these tourist days cannot quite complete a full lap of the 20.8 km Nordschleife, which bypasses the modern GP-Strecke, as they are required to slow down and pass through a 200-metre "pit lane" section where the toll gates are installed. On busier days, a mobile ticket barrier is installed on the main straight in order to reduce the length of queues at the fixed barriers. This is open to all ticket holders. On rare occasions, it is possible to drive both the Nordschleife and the Grand Prix circuit combined.

Drivers interested in lap times often time themselves from the first bridge after the barriers to the last gantry (aka Bridge-to-Gantry or BTG time)

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Top Gear has used the Nordschleife for its challenges, often involving Sabine Schmitz. In addition, during series 17 (summer 2011) of Top Gear, James May was very critical of the ride quality of cars whose development processes included testing on the Nordschleife, saying that cars which were tested at Nordschleife got ruined.

Other pastimes are hosted at the 'Ring, such as the "Rock am Ring", Germany's biggest rock festival, attracting close to 100,000 rock fans each year since 1985.

Since 1978, the Nordschleife is also the venue of a major running event (NürburgringLauf/Run am Ring). In 2003, a major cycling event (Rad am Ring) was added and it became the multi-sports event Rad & Run am Ring.

In 2009, new commercial areas opened, including a hotel and shopping mall. In the summer of 2009, ETF Ride Systems opened a new interactive dark ride application called "Motor Mania" at the racetrack, in collaboration with Lagotronics B.V. The roller coaster "ring racer" was scheduled to open in 2011 but never started its operations due to technical failures.

In 2012, the track was preparing to file for bankruptcy as a result of nearly €376 million in debts and the inability to secure financing. On August 1, 2012, the government of Rheinland-Pfalz guaranteed €235 million to allow the track to meet its debt obligations.

As of 2013, the Nürburgring is currently up for sale for €127.3 million. The sale process will be by sealed-bid auction with an expected completion date of "Late Summer". This means there will be a new owner in 2013, and as they will be unencumbered by the debts of the previous operation the circuit is expected to return to profitability.

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For all your home and business computer needs Welcome to this month’s computer article written by Richard from BlueMoon Solutions Email Security - How can I make sure my account is safe?

It’s a common problem – one I see and hear about practically every day. You turn on your computer to check your emails and enter your username and password, (or maybe your computer has this automatically saved but this morning it’s asking you for your details). This morning, whatever you type in, the "computer says no!"

You think you're having a senior moment (which you might be!), but no matter what you type you can’t get into your account. Then you get a phone call from a friend who tells you that they have received a "strange" email from you saying that you're stuck in Madrid / Barcelona / (insert whichever city you like) and need money to be sent. It slowly dawns on you that your account has been compromised and you can’t get into it. You start to remember all the things you need your account for - that boarding pass email you haven’t printed off yet, the house insurance renewal email that still needs to be replied to and you start to feel that your right arm has been sawn off. It’s amazing how much we rely on email nowadays but don’t use secure passwords and then wonder why our accounts get "hacked" for want of a better word. I bet each and every one of you reading this knows at least one person that this has happened to.

So what can you do to protect yourself? Well thankfully you can do quite a lot, but you need to do it now – don’t wait until your account is

compromised, it will be too late then!

All of the "big" free email systems have the facility to add extra security information that will help you get your account back if the worst happens. I will cover Hotmail (or Microsoft Outlook as its now called) and Gmail as they are the most commonly used systems in my experience.

Microsoft enforce a 30 day change limit on this information to protect you from someone getting into your account and attempting to change this additional security information, therefore if you have it set up properly and you access your account at least once every 30 days, you should never have any problems with your account being compromised - do it now while you are thinking about it.

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Hotmail / Microsoft Outlook Microsoft have a number of additional security features that you can add to your account to help you recover it in the event of you loosing access to it. These can be found in the "security info" section of your account and to get here just log onto your account and click on your name in the top right hand portion of the screen, choose "Account Settings", and then "Security Info". From here you can add alter-

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native email addresses and alternative mobile phone numbers so if you get locked out of your account you can ask Microsoft to send any account reset information to your alternative email address or mobile phone number so that you can get access again to your account.

Google have similar facilities for their Google account users. You can find your security information by logging onto Gmail, clicking on the little arrow next to your name in the top right of the screen and choosing "Account" from here you can click on "Security" to get into the relevant section.

Here you can also add an alternative email address and mobile phone number in the "Recovery options" Section. Again this is only useful if you add this information now, when you can still access your account, so that in the event of a problem you can use it to recover your account.

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For a chance to win a “10€ voucher to be spent on cards and gifts” in News Express, send your ideas to office@thejungledrums.es or call 965 99 66 66

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Wordsearch and Suduko Can you find all these Zoo related words?

Antelope Crocodile Donkey Elephant Fish Giraffe Gorilla Lama Leopard Lion

Lizard Monkey Parrot Rhinoceros Sea Lion Snake Spider Tiger Tortoise Zebra

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Thinking caps on for this one! Answers in next month’s edition.

Across 1. Which nine-aside game is played by the Cleveland Indians and the San Francisco Giants? (8) 7. Derived from the Greek for ‘bottomless’, what name is often given to a deep or seemingly measureless chasm? (5) 8/21. Meaning ‘one out of many’, what is the national motto of the USA? (1,8,4) 9. Which word can follow beer, bath, mouse, place and table?

(3) 10. What is the standard monetary unit of the People’s Republic of China? (4) 11. What name is given to an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers? (6) 13. German athletes Jürgen Schult and Gabriele Reinsch are the current world record holders in which athletics event? (6) 14. Which grass with wide flat leaves is cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns?

(6) 17. Which two-piece swimsuit for women is named after an atoll in the western Pacific where an atom bomb was exploded in 1946? (6)

Last Months Answers: Across: 1 Tabloids, 7/11 Dylan Thomas, 8 Hoi polloi, 9 Eel, 10 Elan, 13 Trepan, 14 Encore, 17 Abseil, 20 Rap, 22 Thumbnail, 23/18 Sally Ride, 24 Beatniks.

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18. Which loose flowing outer garment was worn by the citizens of ancient Rome? (4) 20. Which dark, thick flammable liquid, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, alcohols, and other compounds, is distilled from wood or coal? (3) 22. Which thick conserve, made from lemons, butter, eggs, and sugar, is also known as lemon cheese? (5,4) 23. What title is given to a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business? (5) 24. From the Greek for ‘vine branch’, which climbing plant of the buttercup family bears white, pink, or purple flowers and feathery seeds? (8) Down 1. What is former England cricketer Sir Ian Botham’s nickname? (5) 2. What name was often given to the rulers of Muslim countries, especially of the former Ottoman Empire? (7) 3. Lazlo who invented the ball-point pen? (4) 4. Which political party won the 1997, 2001 and 2005 British general elections? (6) 5. What general name is given to a member of certain peoples of very short stature in equatorial Africa and parts of SE Asia? (5) 6. In chemistry, what name is given to one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons? (7) 7. The trials of the supporters of the Duke of Monmouth after their defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor, held in SW England in 1685 were known as the Bloody what? (7) 12. Often regarded as an object of derision, what name is given to the husband of an adulteress? (7) 13. What title is given to a person who is qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums? (7) 15. In which lawn game are wooden balls driven through a series of square-topped hoops by means of mallets? (7) 16. Which opaque or semi-transparent glassy substance is applied to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating? (6) 17. What name is given to water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt? (5) 19. Which major mountain system runs the length of the Pacific coast of South America? (5) 21. See 8 Across Down: 1 Tahoe, 2 Brigade, 3 Oboe, 4 Delphi, 5 Blues, 6 Enclave, 7 Diamond, 12 Varsity, 13 Tigress, 15 Origami, 16 Minute, 17 Apple, 19 Ellis, 21 Abet.

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Aries 21 March - 19 April That habit you’ve been trying to break? This is the month to do it.

No matter how many times you’ve given up before, this is the time in 2013 when you can finally stop the cycle.

Taurus 20 April - 20 May

Throw a party for your friends and family. This will help bring everyone closer together. Even a small dinner can help to make everyone feel welcome.

Gemini 21 May - 21 June In the spirit of the season, Gemini, you may want to pick up a book to start learning again. You’ve stepped away from bettering yourself and it’s time to get on track. Choose a subject that excites you.

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Cancer 22 June - 22 July A creative talent becomes a necessity at work. Even though you didn’t think this skill would help, you need to share it now. You will gain much from being yourself.

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Leo 23 July - 22 August A person at work will try to get in your way. Once this happens, remind them of what you have done to help them in the past. They might back off if you speak the truth about your support.

Virgo 23 August - 22 September If you haven’t been exercising in a few weeks, then it’s time to start fresh. Try out a new workout or a new piece of exercise equipment.

You need to get moving again.

A friend that you have known for years will get back in touch with you. Though you might have had troubles in the past, let those go. Open the door to a strengthened friendship that you need.

You have an opportunity this month to take on a new project. Take it. You will find a way to do it so efficiently that your boss will notice your newfound leadership capability.

Sagittarius 22 November - 21 December A new role at work has you feeling anxious. Realize that you do know what you’re doing. You have the skills necessary to lead others in a productive way.

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You may have begun to slack off on some of your new habits.

When you notice this, start to ask yourself what’s changed. Get back on track.

It’s time to clean house this month, literally, Aquarius. You need to start getting rid of things that remind you of harder times. Releasing these items will help clear your mind.

Pisces 19 February - 20 March During this month, you will find that your calmness might be tested by an unforeseen situation at work. Take time to listen to both sides before making a judgment on what to do. You will find the solution that is needed.

You’ve got to be joking

One day, as a husband was reading the Sunday paper, his wife smacked him upside the head with a frying pan.

Q: How are men like lava lamps?

A: They're fun to look at, but not that bright.

Some woman I know updated her Facebook status last night to, 'Can't beat getting into bed with clean bed sheets on xx'.

Strange, I thought. Why would you get into bed wearing clean bed sheets?

I saw a Barbershop Quartet this morning.

Don’t know why it needed 4 people to give me an haircut.

Why did the fish cross the road?

Because someone just bought him from the fish shop and was taking him to their house.

"What was that for?" cried the husband.

"I was doing your laundry when I found a piece of paper with the name of Marylou on it!" screamed the wife. "Who is she? Are you cheating on me?"

"Honey don't worry. Remember when I went to the horse race three weeks ago with my friends? Marylou was the name of the horse I was betting on.

Satisfied, the wife continued doing the laundry. A few hours later, the wife smacked the husband with a frying pan again.

"What was that for?" said the annoyed husband.

"Your horse called."

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Dingbats Can You Solve These?? It Could Be A Famous Phrase Or Saying, It Could Be A Movie, A Song Or A Little More Complex...GOOD LUCK!

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