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Mystery of vanishing Garrucha red prawns FISHERMEN have been hard-hit by the ‘overnight’ disappearance of the famous local red prawn. The mystery of the missing Garrucha red prawn does not appear as if it is due to be resolved anytime soon. For more than a month the few trawlers operating from the port are returning from the shellfish grounds without any prawns on board or, at most, three or four that fit in one hand. The scarcity of the popular shrimp, which retails for approximately €70 a kilo, is causing disruption to the fishing fleet and local restaurants. Of the nine boats left in Garrucha, only three or four have been going out

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Saying farewell TURRE has said farewell to one of its former mayors, Martin Grima Grim, 89, who died recently. He was in office from 1980 to 1983. Several mayors from the surrounding areas attended his funeral to pay their respects.

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LEAN TIMES: Fishing boats in Garrucha affected by seafood shortage. to sea in the last few weeks. Daily fuel expenses exceed €600 and make it unprofitable to fish for such small catches. The head of the Fishermen’s Association, Gaspar Jimenez, commented: “The situation is widespread in all fisheries even in other ports including Aguilas, Mazarron and Santa Pola. I’ve spent 30 years at sea

and I have never come across a situation this bad.” These sentiments were echoed by Luis Gea, Head of Galindo Gea. “I’ve never seen this, there have been bad times catching five or six kilos, but never when the shrimp has completely disappeared overnight.” The situation has meant that some fishing boats from Almeria have been

selling Alboran Island prawns at the Garrucha fish auction. The unprecedented shortage of seafood is equally affecting all the traditional fishing grounds and the fishermen have contacted Andres Garcia, the government subdelegate, who has expressed his desire to promote any initiative that might help to overcome this crisis.

SIGNS have been put up throughout the city of Almeria to guide locals and visitors to the Casa del Cine Museum, Calle Camino Romero, 2. The museum opens its doors Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am–2pm and 4pm–7pm.

Leading light THE exhibition ‘150 Years of Lighthouses in Almeria’ has opened at the San Andres Castle in Carboneras.

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Letters CORTIJO DEL FRAILE: Inspiration for Federico Garcia Lorca.

The night air was filled with poetry THE night air was filled with verse when 62 poets from as far afield as California and Cuba gathered in Nijar. They were at the Cortijo del Fraile for the third ‘Spiral of Poems through the World’ event, sponsored by the Friends of the Alcazaba and organised by Carmen Garcia Tortosa

and Jose Antonio Cabrera. The choice of the Cortijo del Fraile as the setting for the poetry evening was confirmed at the second edition of the festival, which took place in 2011 in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria). The event continues to grow in strength. The first event held in Granada

attracted 26 poets, while in Las Palmas there were 37. This year the Friends of the Alcazaba also wanted to highlight the plight of the Cortijo del Fraile, which is in a bad state of deterioration. It was the inspiration for poet Federico Garcia Lorca to write his well known work Blood Wedding.

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Eviction staved off AN eviction due to take place in La Mojonera has been postponed after members of the pressure group Vecinos y la Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca turned up outside the property to demonstrate.

Arts on show VERA artist Juan Ibañez will display his works in the Convento de La Victoria, Vera from September 16 to September 30.

Moved on JAVI GRACIA, the man who led UD Almeria back to the Premier League has been unveiled as the new manager of Osasuna.

Get set THE 14th half marathon of Huercal Overa has been set for Sunday, October 13, starting from the sports centre at 10am.

Popular race A TOTAL of 145 runners participated in the Carreras Populares road race in Antas.

Beach tennis MORE than 40 players took part in the first ever Beach Tennis tournament held in Almeria.

Get a jab THE winter flu campaign will start in October with the vaccination of 94,000 people over the age of 65 throughout Almeria Province.

Night tours ALMERIA City Hall is offering night tours of the Alcazaba Castle during September.

Helping to ease the burden THE people of Almeria backed a ‘Back to School solidarity’ campaign to ease the financial burden of the start of the new term. The campaign was organised by the Carrefour Solidarity Foundation in collaboration with the Spanish Red Cross. The aim of the initiative is to help families in financial difficulties aquire school materials and supplies for their children.

The company, through this campaign, provides help to 6,000 children in Spain. Carrefour hypermarkets in the province which participated in this programme were Almeria, El Ejido and Vicar. In each store there was a table staffed by Spanish Red Cross volunteers to collect school supplies (pencils, pens, notebooks, markers etc) donated by the public. Carrefour’s commitment to this

initiative will be the direct donation of school supplies worth €121,000 which will be added to the amount purchased by customers. After the collection, Almeria Red Cross will distribute the material amongst children in the province. Throughout Spain 171 centres were involved and the Carrefour Solidarity Foundation handed over to the Red Cross school supplies worth €395,600 for children at risk of social exclusion.

Rice attraction! Iconic paellas will draw the festival crowds

PANIARDS are so proud of their nationally grown rice they hold a whole festival to honour it. The Sueca Fiesta de Arroz, or Rice Festival, is one of the biggest events in Valencia. There will be fireworks, live entertainment, dancing and parades, but star of the show will be the iconic paella. Like the visitors, of which there will be thousands, the ingredients for the many paellas that will be cooked at Sunday’s 53rd International Paella Competition, come from all over the world. With just one special exception. The rice must be grown in the Valencian region of La Albufera. It is a serious business with a first prize of €2,500 and strict controls on ingredients enshrined in competition rules. Since the 18th century the main rice-growing area has been a freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia coast covering 52,000 acres in the Albufera Natural Park. Sueca is known as the ‘rice city’ of Spain and September is

dedicated to the grain, which is the base of the local economy. The town, population 30,000, is in the north of the Costa Blanca and as part of its Rice Festival organises talks, workshops, tastings and art exhibitions dedicated to the product.

SERIOUS BUSINESS: First prize in the International Paella Competition is €2,500.

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Artur Mas, the President of the Catalan Regional Government at the inauguration of the ‘Born Cultural Centre’ in Barcelona, while encouraging Catalan people to take part in a freedom walk.

Number of the week hours overtime were 38.72 million worked by Spanish employees

and registered with the Ministry of Employment and Social Security in 2012. This is 11.5 per cent fewer than in 2011, according to a study by employment agency Randstad.

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THE Partido Andalucista de Almeria has issued a press statement condemning the closure of the Villaespesa Library through the evenings and Saturday at a time when students are taking exams.

Calls for help THE 061 emergency service number received 197 calls for assistance last weekend as people returned home from their summer holidays. Emergency teams attended 62 accidents.

Rubbish haul MORE than 3,100 kilos of rubbish has been collected by council workers from the coastal area of El Perdigal in Almeria.

Silver screen THE summer cinema circuit which visited 36 towns in the province proved to be a big success with more than 6,000 people at the screenings.

Sales up THE first eight months of 2013 has seen 71 hybrid cars sold in Almeria province, a 97 per cent increase on 2012.

Smashing time A 24-YEAR-OLD man from El Ejido was arrested by police after a neighbour allegedly caught him breaking windows of three vehicles parked in the street.

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MOJACAR Socialist Party has said the cost of policing anti-botellon laws is higher than the income they generate. According to spokesman Manuel Zamora, the cost to the city’s coffers is higher than that achieved by payment of fines. He has claimed that fines issued for the botellones, or street drinking parties, in 2012 totalled €349,882, of which only €150,362 was paid, leaving almost 57 per cent of them unpaid. Zamora added that the expense involved in sending notifications and personnel costs allegedly exceeded €25,000. “There should be a place to concentrate the botellon where it could be controlled, and an entry fee could be charged to cover the costs of cleaning and controlling the site,” he concluded.

Annual charity walk takes to the streets THE now annual cancer charity walk in Arboleas continues to go from strength to strength. The next Walk for Life will take place on Saturday, September 21, at 5pm. Walk For Life is now into its fourth year and so far has raised more than €40,000 for local cancer sufferers. The money is used for hospital scans, translation services, wigs, dental work, fuel and money for hospital visits. The mayor will open the event and the walk will start from the town hall. Afterwards there is plenty of entertainment planned with a fun dog show, a band playing in the square, a hog roast, three bars and a good choice of food. Last year just under

2,000 people took part in the event. People are invited to walk as a group, in fancy dress, with their children and their pets, over a

distance of three or six kilometres. Anyone who wants to take part in the walk or make a donation to this worthy cause can call in

at Sophia’s Wellness Centre in Arboleas for a sponsor form or by contacting Paula on 950 449 451 and by email walkforlife@sophias.es.

Arrests made THREE men have been arrested by Guardia Civil officers in La Mojonera for the alleged theft of equipment and materials worth €800 from a greenhouse.

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SAFETY CAMPAIGN: Children’s car seats and safety belts will be checked.

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THE Traffic Department (DGT) has launched a campaign to check the use of seat belts and children’s car seats. It has been timed to coincide with children returning to school after the summer holidays. A recent report from the World Health Organisation showed that frontseat passengers reduce the risk of death by between 40 and 65 per cent and back-seat passengers by up to 75 per cent if they make correct use of and wear the safety belt appropriate for their size.

FOUR people were injured in an accident when two cars collided on the A399 near Oria in the early hours of Sunday morning. One person was treated at the health centre in Oria and three others had to be transferred to Huercal Overa Hospital.

Failed! OFFICIAL vehicle inspectors failed 34,637 of the 137,854 vehicles which underwent the ITV test to obtain road worthiness certificates in Almeria Province in the first six months of the year.

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Tennis open time PULPI Tennis Club is to host the 6th Tennis Open, ‘Puerta del Litoral Andaluz’ between September 14 and September 22.

Photo show MORE than 50 photos form part of the exhibition of the competition ‘Enfocando HuercalOvera’, on show in the town library until September 26.

New HQ UD Almeria supporters club, the ‘Huevos Rojiblancos’ opened its new headquarters in Carboneras, which was attended by three first team players with Soriano cutting the tape.

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Youngsters rockin’ in Almeria TWENTY SEVEN groups have presented their work and recording projects for the third RockinLei music competition. The contest for aspiring young bands has beaten all records in the 2013 edition.

The significant number of applications made it very difficult for the jury who had the task of shortlisting six semi-finalists who

will perform tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) at 9pm at the Apollo Theatre in Almeria city. It is an important event for the groups, as the winner will get the

Caring for endangered turtles ALMOST 100 loggerhead turtles have been admitted to marine management centres in Andalucia during July and August suffering from infestations of parasites. The majority of turtles admitted to the centres are recovering normally after receiving a simple treatment, which is to remain in fresh water for 48 hours with a course of antibiotics which kills

the parasites. Thirty two turtles have already fully recovered and have been returned to the sea. The large influx of loggerhead turtles onto Mediterranean beaches is very unusual because, although these large specimens occasionally get stranded throughout the year, not more than 10 or 12 usually

LOGGERHEAD TURTLE: A threatened species. survive. The loggerhead is a threatened species which features on the Andalucia Endangered Species List and is considered ‘vulnerable.’ Sea turtles play an important role in the balance of some marine species, such as jellyfish, on which they feed.

chance to release a CD. It will be backed by the marketing, publicity and distribution machine of Almerian label Clifford Records. The 27 groups attended auditions last Friday with aspirations of reaching the semi-finals of ‘RockinLei 2013.’ The groups have 20 minutes to demonstrate why they should be the winners of the third edition of ‘RockinLei 2013.’ The final concert where the winner of ‘RockinLei 2013’ will be chosen, will be held on September 20 at the Apollo Theatre. The competition has been organised by the cultural department of the city council with the aim of helping create a ‘music scene’ in the city. It says it is a way of helping young groups get into the professional music world.

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Showing promise PROMISING Almeria B footballer Jonathan represented his country Burkina Faso in the recent world cup qualifier against Gabon.

Sinking feeling A SMALL sailing boat sank in the waters of the port of Roquetas de Mar after crashing into rocks.

Fair dates THE 16th cultural fair ExpoBerja is due to take place between October 31 and November 3.

Inquiry into the tragic fishing boat fire death AN investigation has started into a fishing boat fire that left one man dead. Specialists from the Guardia Civil are probing the cause of the fire that burnt out the ‘El Nene’ off the coast of Almeria City. According to an SOS issued by the crew before jumping into the water, the fire started in the engine room. The boat was just seven years old and was used to fish the waters of the Alboran Sea. The hull was built in polyester fibre, a material very common in this type of boat. The fire destroyed the fishing boat completely and

Doghouse Foundation needs your help MANY of you who own dogs will know that the 20 kilo bags of Compy dog food have increased by €2. The Doghouse uses 14 bags each week so the food bill has increased by €100 monthly. Can anyone help by donating a bag? You can leave food at A A Auctions in Albox. Paul also needs help with work at the centre. If you live in the Huercal-Overa area and feel you could help, please telephone him on 626 766 073 or 695 568 829.

left no options for the five man crew but to jump overboard without life jackets or floats due to the speed of the fire. The four men who survived were rescued by the Rio Miño patrol boat and were suffering from slight hypothermia. Two crew members tried to help their colleague Antonio Hernandez, 50 who was pleading for help and had breathing problems. The fisherman passed away in the water and the two men had no choice but to let him go. His body was discovered by the boat Mi Afriquita some three hours later and was taken by the Rio Miño patrol boat to the harbour. Speaking about the

incident, the Sub Delegate of Almeria, Andes Garcia Lorca, as well as Almeria Sea Captain, Simon Lopez, highlighted the ‘readiness’ and rapid deployment of the rescue teams to the area of the accident. Meanwhile, the owner of the trawler, Antonio Quero, visibly shaken by the news and present during the disembarcation of survivors and the deceased in the port of the capital, avoided making statements out of respect to the family of the victim. Quero is also Chairman of the Fisheries Association Asopesca. The deceased belonged to a family of fishermen and had been in the trade all his life. “He was well

known and liked in the industry and had great experience in these waters,” said the Asopesca Manager, Jose Maria Gallart. The San Roque Church, which is located in the heart of the Almeria fishermen’s neighbourhood, hosted the funeral mass in memory of Antonio Hernandez. More than 400 people gathered in the church. The preliminary post mortem examination revealed that rather than drowning, the cause of death may have been through smoke inhalation during the fire, aggravating the chronic asthma from which he suffered.

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Pensioners robbed THREE women accused of robbing four elderly people of their pensions in July and August have been arrested. Police in Almeria City launched a two week investigation called ‘Operacion Ascensor’ in a bid to catch the culprits. The three women aged between 27 and 32 allegedly targeted elderly people with reduced mobility after studying their visits to cash points, mainly to draw their pensions. The women would approach their victims and start to chat to them to win their trust. They would accompany the victims to their homes helping them into the building where they would carry out the robberies. It is estimated that the three women have stolen up to €12,000 in cash in the four robberies.

ABBA is a success for PAWS By Marian May ABBA in concert was the highlight of this latest PAWS event organised at the Hostal Rural. The four talented members of the band,

described as the best ABBA group in Europe, played two sets of the fantastic music which made the Swedish pop group famous during the 1970s, finally bringing the house down with their version of ‘Mama Mia.’ The packed dance floor was throbbing under the weight of all the girating people, many of whom dressed up for the night. Kay Francis and Darren Anthony performed at the start of the evening and provided the audience with some upbeat music from the 80s and 90s, mixed

ABBA TRIBUTE: Said to be the best in Europe. with some disco tracks that we all remember and love. For the auction, Kay had generously donated a gig for a private party which was well received due to

her popularity as an entertainer. The Gold Rush raffle and the auction’s generous donations brought the figure raised to over €3500.

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Macael hotel to reopen THE Hotel Villa de Macael, which has been closed for four years, is due to reopen its doors within the next few weeks. An architect based in

the town has taken on the project and will pay €1,000 per month plus taxes. In return the town hall has awarded a 15 year contract.

The hotel has required an investment of €100,000 to upgrade the furniture and create a garden with a terrace cafe. For this reason the agreement stipulated an operating time of 15 years to the company to have time to recoup the initial investment. The hotel has 13 rooms and a lobby cafe and is located in the sports leisure zone of the town, next to the swimming pool and paddle courts. The customers get a view of the entire town, which is hoped to boost its tourism value. The council hopes the opening of the hotel will create three or four jobs directly and another dozen indirectly. It is planned to attract tourists that previously have had to stay in the nearby town of Olula del Rio.

Pilgrimages and processions come to the fore SEPTEMBER is the month that sees the start of many pilgrimages throughout Almeria Province and the rest of Spain. Last weekend saw the arrival of pilgrims from all over the country to make the walk to the Saliente Monastery to view the Pequeñica. In Antas, La Virgen de la Cabeza passed through the town on the way to the chapel el Cabezo de María in its annual procession. Last weekend, Almocita, Padules and Beires also shared the traditional procession of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados, la Virgencica, a fiesta that links the three towns, and in which all children and adults take part. This weekend Monteagud will hold one of the most important pilgrimages in the province. On the hill in the town of Benizalon, which is rebuilding the shrine that many people remember, the Virgin of La Cabeza will be waiting for the thousands of people that

MONTEAGUD: One of the most important pilgrimages. come from far and wide to ‘walk the hill’ at a gathering that still retains an air of atonement and tradition. On Saturday it will be the turn of another major pilgrimage in the province, the Santo Cristo del Bosque de Bacares. Weather permitting, the venerated image will be

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Business is blooming ALMERIA companies sold €17 million worth of flowers and plants in the first six months of the year.

Field trips FORTY EIGHT youngsters from Velez Blanco and Bayarcal took part in environmental field trips organised by the Junta de Andalucia.

Date set A TIME and date has been set for the UD Almeria home game against Levante. It will be played on Saturday September 21, with a 6pm kick off.

carried on the shoulders of his faithful on its way to the small church on the outskirts, as it has done for more than three centuries. This year will be the 386th documented edition. Another important date in the calendar of the province is undoubtedly the third week of September, when it will be time for the celebrations of the Cristo de La Luz. Famous among all for their monumental fireworks and which summons pilgrims on the road to the town. On Wednesday September 19 it is the ‘Día de la Virgen de la Salud’ in Andarax Laujar. It is held within a fiesta that will run from September 18-23. The Wednesday procession will begin around 9pm. And come October, the first weekend of the month, the traditional festivities in honour of the Virgen del Rosario will be held in Huebro.

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Two held for forcing minor into sex A FATHER and his elder daughter have been arrested in Manacor (Mallorca) for allegedly forcing a younger daughter into prostitution. Officers of the Manacor Local Police found the victim hidden in a neighbour’s house after a heated argument with her family, according to sources. There she told the officers that she had allegedly been forced into prostitution for months by her father and sister, aged 40 and 20 respectively. According to police, the victim’s father was made an offer in May 2012 to travel with his daughter to Madrid, Barcelona and Milan to engage her into prostitution. Since then, he and his elder daughter threatened and forced the victim into prostitution in order to contribute to the household economy, police added. The accused have been brought before a court charged with alleged ill-treatment and forcing someone into prostitution. Meanwhile, the victim has been put under the protection of the Manacor Minors Prosecutor’s Office.

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Police swoop lands one of Spain’s ‘most wanted’ A JOINT operation involving the Guardia Civil and National Police has led to the detention of ‘one of Spain’s most dangerous criminals’, according to sources. Juan Maria GP, also known as Niño Juan, has been arrested together with his partner in crime Sergio VF, known as ‘Giorgio’. Niño Juan, aged 27, was arrested at a villa in El Berrueco (Madrid). A Special Police Unit (GEO) was deployed to assist in his detention due to his classification as being ‘dangerous and able to elude to police capture’, sources said. Meanwhile, Giorgio was arrested at MadridBarajas Airport when he was about to take a flight to Ibiza.

IN CUSTODY: Niño Juan, aged 27, was arrested on charges of being part of a criminal network. Both criminals have been charged for being part of a criminal network and for alleged robbery, kidnapping, extortion and possession of illegal weapons.

Hi De Hi campers! By Marian May LOS GALLARDOS Camping becomes Maplin’s Holiday Camp for Sweet Charity’s production of ‘Hi De Hi’, from the famous TV series. Tickets are on sale from The Shop at Camping Los Gallardos, PC Playa Mojacar, Connexions, Turre; One Stop Pool and Ibex Insurance Albox and Mojacar, or by telephone on 679 970 399. Performances at Miraflores Camping: Saturday Matinee, September 21, (theatre only) at 3pm. Tickets €10. Sunday, September 22, at 6pm, includes supper at 4pm. Tickets €15. Saturday 21, Monday 23, Tuesday 24 at 8pm, includes supper at 6pm. Tickets €15. Performances at PARC, Partaloa, Albox: Saturday, September 28, at 7.45pm Sunday, September 29, at 4.30pm. All tickets €10 (no supper) from One Stop Pool (Longos).

Trace fossil first in Spain RESEARCHERS from the University of Zaragoza and the Autonomous University of Barcelona have found Europe’s most modern dinosaur trace fossils. The trace fossils were found in river areas next to different towns in the Aragonese and Catalan Pyrenees and represent a milestone as they are only found in specific parts of the world.

Trace fossils can include footprints, burrows and coprolites (droppings) rather than the actual bones of animals. Scientists said the find proves that dinosaurs inhabited Europe until shortly before their extinction. Trace fossils are irrefutable proof of the existence of dinosaurs in a certain era, according to scientists.

They have also been accused of an alleged crime against public health after they allegedly stole 1,200 kilograms of hashish from a rival gang. The arrest was followed

by three searches carried out by National Police and Guardia Civil officers at three different houses in Madrid. Both men have been remanded in custody.

Briton arrested for insults A BRITISH man was arrested in Madrid for allegedly uploading photos of Guardia Civil and National Police from La Linea de la Concepcion with insulting comments. The photos were uploaded to a website where the author called the police and Guardia Civil ‘torturers and murderers’ and encouraged readers to attack their homes. The comments were also published on social networking sites and online newspapers. Guardia Civil found they were being uploaded from a cyber-café in Madrid and the suspect was arrested at a social centre.

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Forest photos THE Casa Cultura in Seron currently has on display until September 30 El Bosque Melaconico (The Melancholic Forest), a collection of photos of Almeria’s hidden corners.

In charge ALMERIA referee David Fernandez Borbalan took charge of the world cup qualifier between Slovakia and Bosnia Herzegovina played on Tuesday night.

Hog visit ALMERIA City will host the sixth Hog Rally in October in honour of the Harley Davidson motorbike.

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Latest Almerian movie going international THE latest film of Almerian director Manual Martin Cuenca has premiered at the International Film Festival of Toronto. Called ‘Cannibal’ it features Antonio de la Torre and Olimpia Melinte and was presented in the

‘Special Presentations’ part of the festival. Expectation is high as Cameron Bailey, the festival director, has included the film in the top 15 films not to be missed. It is the second time the film-maker has visited the festival. In 2010 he

presented a previous work, ‘Half of Oscar,’ which was entirely shot in Almeria. That film was presented in the ‘Discovery’ section, aimed at filmmakers that the festival had discovered or are launching their careers. ‘Special Presentations’ is a

step further up the ladder at what now is one of the major festivals in world cinema. The film is described as a disturbing love story with a touch of film noir and tells the tale of the relationship between a cannibal and the sister of one of his victims.

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Special celebrations CARBONERAS will host this year’s Day of the Province which takes place on November 16. The president of the Almeria Provincial Government, Gabriel Amat, decided to propose Carboneras to host the event to coincide with the celebrations of the town’s bicentenary year. “We want the whole province to join together in this town’s celebrations. We are confident that people from the province, the 102 town halls and two autonomous local entities will attend this event to accompany their neighbours,” he said.

CARBONERAS: Will host this year’s Day of the Province.

A taste of American life for youngsters A GROUP of youngsters from Almeria had the opportunity to learn about the American way of life thanks to a language immersion course. This summer youngsters between the age of 13 and 17 lived the American dream in the Michigan Lakes. The students who took part lived with American families that volunteered for the programme and provided accommodation

without any charge. During the month-long stay, the participants were kept busy with a schoolbus (‘like one out of the Simpsons’ noted one pupil), collecting them at 8.30am to take them to school. After school, the group took part in many activities including a visit to Chicago which left many open mouthed with it’s huge skyscrapers.

With the huge lakes of the area, the yellow schoolbus, barbecues on the porch and hamburgers, the students saw at first hand things they had only ever seen in films, although some missed certain things such as the food. “The balance is good, the children have to speak English and they enjoy a unique experience,” said one of the teachers.

A LADY driver in a Citroen Xsara car lost control of her vehicle on Avenida Carlos III in Aguadulce. The driver mounted the pavement embedding the vehicle in a safety fence protecting one of the houses in the avenue. Fortunately no one was hurt in the accident which occurred around 12.45pm. Local Police and an ambulance were soon on the scene to address and assess the damage. Once calm, the driver, by the name of Ana, said she was “driving calmly down the road and suddenly lost control, I went sideways and the brakes did not respond.”

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Happy campers TWENTY TWO disadvantaged families will benefit from a free campsite holiday in September and October. The campsites of Los Escullos and Cabo de Gata have welcomed the initiative of a free stay during the months for unemployed families with children under 14. The project, conducted for the first time at these sites, is part of the ‘Not one child without a

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holiday’ scheme, within the ‘Happy Bungalow’ project created by the Spanish Camping Federation. The initiative offers three or four nights free accommodation in the bungalows which are fully equipped with kitchens so the families can spend as little as possible on food. The first family with three children was due to stay this week.

THE third Velefique Freeride Downhill Event took place at the weekend attracting 150 participants from around the world. Participants raced downhill on a variety of ‘alternative’ transport including skateboards and inline skates.

Good shots CABO DE GATA: The campsite is offering a free stay for families.

Potential future stars paying visit to Marmol THE potential future stars of world football will be on show in Olula del Rio. Local club Comarca de Marmol host the First Marmol Cup Football 7 tournament at the Jose Juan Rodriguez stadium

this weekend. Teams from the province will have the opportunity to tackle UD Almeria, Real Betis, Valencia and Villareal in an age group of 10 to 12 years.

Making a song and dance MANY have heard of Bollywood, the famous Indian cinema industry based in Mumbai (Bombay). Fewer have heard of its brother film industry Tollywood, based in the Southern Indian city of Hyderabad. But it is making a name for itself in Almeria after a film crew paid a visit. Known for their traditional love stories and lively song and dance routines, one such scene was filmed at the Pantano de Beninar in Berja for a film entitled ‘Ramaya Vasthawya.’ A team of 50 people, including producers, actors, dancers and chefs visited the area for the filming. The group commented to the mayor of Berja that they had liked the area “especially for the brightness of the sky.” They also stated that after visiting different areas that Berja offers some magnificent scenery for film-making with every possibility that they would return in the future to make more films. ‘Ramaya Vasthawya’ is the third film that this company has shot in Spain this year, having filmed previously in Barcelona, Valencia, La Manga and Murcia. The film company Sri Venkateswara Creations has its headquarters in Hyderabad in southern India where many of the films are made.

Sixteen teams will be split into groups of four over the two day event which takes place on Saturday all day and Sunday from 10am to 2pm and will be attended by Hector Berenguel the former Sevilla, Deportivo and Mallorca defender who has joined the Comarca de Marmol Club. Councillor for Sports and one of the organisers of the event, Mario Gonzalez Galera, said: “Grass roots sport, in this case football, is very important in the formation of our children, to convey values that transcend the sport, and that’s one of the reasons for this initiative. “For our club, it is ideal for children as they grow, to remain attached to the club.” This is the proposal of the Council, in collaboration with the Comarca de Marmol club and also has the support of the company Cosentino, which is also involved in sports development of youngsters in the area. Volunteers are needed to lend a hand. Those interested can contact the local council or the secretary of the club.

BENAHADUX hosted The Andalucian Championship of Olympic Shooting for Youngsters with promise at the weekend, with 42 athletes taking part in different categories.

Saintly race THE seventh 3.3km road race ‘Nuestra Señora de Gador’ took place in Berja at the weekend to coincide with the presence of the figure of the patron saint in the town.

Cars gutted TWENTY cars were burnt out in a fire which started in a storage area on the outskirts of Alhama. Firemen were called to the scene to put the fire out.

Fruity figures IN the first six months of 2013 Almeria exported 30.2 million kilos of oranges, mandarins and lemons, a 4.6 per cent increase on 2012.

Historic fiesta THE town of Sierro once again held a Moors and Christians Fiesta. According to some historians the fiesta dates back to 1709.

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Mexican move GIANT Mexican cement company Cemex has paid €70 million to become the new owners of the cement factories of Carboneras and Gador. The company will have a 75 per cent stake while previous owners Holcim will retain 25 per cent.

New church THE Bishop of Almeria opened the works for a new church in the El Puche area of the city. It is expected to take five months at a cost of €300,000 to finish the building.

Rock on THE Al Alba Theatre and religious brotherhood Real Archicofradia de NPJN are to present, as part of Vera’s arts festival, the Queenthemed musical ‘We Will Rock You.’ It will be held in the Sports Hall tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday evenings at 10pm.

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POST OFFICE: Local businessmen say they are being forced to pay more than other towns.

Up in arms due to post box extortion LOCAL businessmen are up in arms over postbox ‘extortion.’ A long-established businessman says that the Correos (Post Office) has initiated a policy of ‘extortion’ in order to force all postal box owners to pay what he says is five times the price of any other town in Andalucia to receive mail. According to the businessman, who did not want to be named as “I might never get any post again,” whether people get their mail totally depends on “the whim and mood of the local postal workers.” He added that they are returning mail that appears to not fit in the tiny 3x3 inch box. To make things worse, if the mail isn’t addressed to the exact owner of the box, that

too is returned. “Haven’t received your latest phone, electric, water or car insurance bill - it’s been returned!” he said. He added that a local postal worker, not wishing to be named, said the Correos had been taken over by a German company, hence the changes are not their fault. That is a red herring. Correos is still 100 per cent owned by the Spanish state. Another higher up has insisted that there are not enough postal boxes, therefore if you have a friend coming on holiday you must pay an “extra yearly payment” to allow your visitors to receive mail. “So, why charge for the stamps?” said the businessman, which they

refused to answer. He said: “It is a con, and a cheap trick to raise cash from local residents by stopping their mail. Especially when the entire world knows how absolutely impossible it is for any Spanish company or bank to change the name of the recipient on the billing forms.” The businessman said that he has been particularly badly hit. He has more than nine companies that tax bills have been sent to, and none have arrived. Now he is forced to pay an extra 20 per cent fine and two of his renters, have had their water cut off as the Galasa water bills were in the company’s name. People who wish to complain must fill out forms at the local post office.

THE pupils of the summer school in Cuevas del Almanzora enjoyed a healthy breakfast together when they tried a watermelon speciality, one of the favourite fruits of the youngsters. The company ‘Cuevas Bio Organic Products of Andalucia’ provided the premium watermelon that contains micropips. After an explanation of how the fruit is cultivated, the representatives and monitors shared out the correctly cut fruit to the pupils. The youngsters were each given a whole melon to take home to share this healthy fruit with the family.

A farewell to Dennis LONG time Mojacar Turre resident Dennis Clare has passed away. The valley (Cortijo Grande) mourns the loss of his friendly smile and constant presence. Dennis and his wife Meryl arrived in 1970 from Peru. He worked as an accountant on the beach until Paul Polansky’s operations were moved to Cortijo Grande. Dennis was an avid golfer and lifetime Liverpool supporter. He was always on hand to aid new arrivals with his bilingual skills and in learning to live in the area. He was a great help to everyone that met him and is greatly missed.

An exhibition of the past at the Nazarene Castle THE Nazarene Castle in Garrucha has become the home of a permanent exhibition of photos. Called ‘Garrucha,

Yesterday and Today,’ the exhibition was set up after 100 photographs were donated to the town hall by Gines Leon Lorca.

The photographs date from 1880 to 1950, as well as the present, and show the great change that the town has seen in the last

century and a half. The main street, the harbour and beaches are some of the corners that are portrayed in the

images of the past and show some historic moments such as mining activity and the completion of the port.

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Prices up HOUSE prices in Britain are 5.4 per cent higher then a year ago, latest figures from the Halifax bank show. The average price of a home in the UK is now £170,231 (€202,300).

Vole alert BRITAIN’S native water-vole is being

wiped out by American mink which became established after escaping from fur farms. The Environment Agency reports populations have dropped a fifth in the last few years.

Penalty pointless A WOMAN from Isleworth, West London still has her driving licence despite accumulating 42 penalty points for not revealing the driver’s identity, according to

Church decline IN 20 years, less than 50 per cent of the people living in Germany will belong to the Christian church. Currently there are 60 per cent, namely 23 million protestants and 24 million Catholics. Each year the number falls by 500,000, mainly due to deaths.

URINE: Not healthy.

Puma pee SWOLLEN eyes, fever, and itchy

an analysis of DVLA figures by the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

Cancer theft A MAN has been jailed for five years by Nottingham Crown Court after stealing from children’s cancer charities, including his own son’s. Kevin Wright, 49, stole a total of £171,500 (€204,000) from the Bobby Wright Cancer Fighting Fund.

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rash. That is the result for a girl, aged 9, after a zoo visit in Berlin where she was urinated on by a Puma. Zoologists are now investigating how dangerous Puma urine is.

Good business GERMANY has jumped to fourth place in global competitive rankings and is only behind Switzerland, Singapore and Finland as a good place to do business, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global

Competitiveness Report 20132014.

High speed VISITORS had the chance to see the fastest electric vehicle in the world at the IFA 2013Consumer electronics unlimited in Berlin. It has a top speed of 328 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 10 seconds.

Child abuse A BERLIN police officer, aged 52, was suspended from duty for

MOSCOW authorities are considering putting about 100 prayer grounds in parks in order to solve a shortage of mosques in the city.

Skirt story A MAN, aged 32, was arrested in Vologda (north west Russia) wearing a short skirt and no underwear. He allegedly told police his clothes were being washed so he wore his sister’s.

Writing history CONTROVERSIAL events from the Soviet period in Russia will have a standardised explanation in school textbooks following a series of agreements reached by historians from the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Airport food AIRPORT food and beverage provider Autogrill will set up a subsidiary company

Internet sell RUSSIAN internet firm Mail.ru sold its shares in social network group Facebook for $525 million (€400 million). It paid $200 million (€152 million) for the shares in 2009.

US warning

AUGUST saw new car sales grow by 10.9 per cent to 65,937 compared to a year ago.

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at St Petersburg airport in cooperation with Russian companies Novikov Group and Ginza Project.

Sales surge

A WAR hero who doubled for Sean Connery in the famous autogyro flight scenes in Bond movie You Only Live Twice allegedly abusing two children and has died. Wing a teenager. Commander Ken Wallis, 97, completed 24 RAF missions over Europe in WW2. GYNAECOLOGIST Dr Joachim K., aged 58, from Schifferstadt was denounced for secretly taking 36,146 pictures and 62 videos of HEARTBROKEN private parts of his patients. Kelly Caird has appealed for the return of a gold pendant containing GERMANY’S trade surplus has the ashes of her twonarrowed in July due to an year-old son. It was unexpected drop in exports, data stolen in a burglary at from the country’s federal statistics her Leighton Buzzard, office shows. German exports fell Bedfordshire home. by 1.1 per cent in July compared Her son, Daniel, died to the preceding month while in 2009 after an imports were up 0.5 per cent. accident.

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Stories making headlines in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Morocco visit DENMARK - Princess Mary of Denmark, representing a foundation set up in her name, made a three-day visit to Morocco to visit a women’s centre that supports victims of gender violence.

Royal baby SWEDEN - Princess Madeleine of Sweden is expecting her first child, the Swedish Royal Court said. The baby is expected in March 2014. Princess Madeleine married American entrepreneur Christopher O’Neill last June in Stockholm.

THE Russian Foreign Ministry asked travellers to be careful when choosing their destinations after an increase of detentions of Russian people abroad upon request of US law enforcers.

PRINCESS MADELEINE: First baby.

Rights removed

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A NEW law proposed in Russia would deprive gay parents from their rights and make sexual orientation a factor for the government to take a child into custody.

DENMARK - German company Siemens has supplied 111 turbines to the biggest wind farm in Denmark. These turbines will provide energy to

400,000 Danish homes, or 4 per cent of the energy demand of the country.

Acid cleared NORWAY - A study carried out by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology on more than 130,000 people has found that there are no significant links between the use of LSD and mental health issues.

Political concern SWEDEN - Swedish political leaders have expressed their concern following reports that a Swedish intelligence agency participated in controversial American National Security Agency surveillance operations.

Investments up NORWAY - Norwegian petroleum and gas investments will increase next year despite a growth rate deceleration, said statistics agency Statistics Norway.

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A 50-YEAR-OLD woman was detained in Elda after allegedly setting fire to her daughter’s car. She had allegedly previously attempted to burn her own home in Petrel.

NERJA will once again be the set for a TV show. Two recording teams from the Swedish Sveriges Utbildningsradio and the Uruguayan Canal 12 TV channels will film in Nerja at the end of the month.

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A FEMALE King Cobra at Terra Natura Benidorm has produced young. King cobras are the world’s largest venomous snakes and reproduction is difficult experts say.

Fire charges SIXTEEN people were detained for starting forest fires in the Valencian Community this year. Six arrests were made in Alicante province, four in Valencia and five in Castellon.

Longer stays BENIDORM hotels had more than 1 million bed-nights in July for the third month running. This puts it behind only Barcelona, Calvia (Mallorca) and Madrid for overnight stays.

Flying high ALICANTE airport has won back 600,000 of the 1 million passengers lost in 2012. The airport predicts the fight back from recession will continue this winter.

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Phone photos THE second World Conference of Mobile Photography starts in Torrevieja tomorrow in the Municipal Theatre. It is open to the public and more information can be found at www.mowo.es.

Abuser jailed A TORREVIEJA judge has imprisoned a man, aged 58, for sexually abusing a 47 year-old woman with intellectual disabilities.

High return NINETY per cent of tourists visiting the Valencia region this summer say they would come back, according to the results of more than 3,000 questionnaires collected by tourism offices.

Death fall A BRITISH man has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Benidorm. The 34 year-old is believed to have arrived from the UK with friends to celebrate a stag party.

A NATIONAL Organisation of Spanish blind people (ONCE) draw saw a prize of €150,000 won in VelezMalaga, and a total of €950,000 in Andalucia. KEIRA: The five year old has been making great progress.

Keira needs help By Dilip Kuner THE mother of a girl with cerebral palsy faces a race against time to raise funds for urgent therapy after a disappointing turnout at a fundraising event. Five-year-old Keira, who lives in Finestrat, has been making great progress in a bid to lead as normal a life as possible since starting therapy sessions, which are not available on the Spanish NHS. But she needs €2,500 to help pay for the next tranche of intensive therapy due to start on November 4. Her mother, British-born Debbie, said of Keira: “She has come a long way. People cannot believe how much better she is. That is the thing about the therapy, it really does work. It is not as if we just want to try something in case it might work, it really is making a difference.” Keira had an operation on her legs on May 14, and Debbie had planned the therapy sessions for November as it will be six months into her recovery and the optimum time for the ongoing treatment. She had been pinning her hopes on a fundraising event organised by Finestrat Council, with funds to be shared with Emaus. Contact the family on esplangish@hotmail.com

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Waste land A TOXICOLOGIST who analysed the illegal burial of 400,000 tonnes of waste on farms in La Murada, has said the unofficial tip poses a risk to people and the environment.

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Bad father A FATHER and his elder daughter, aged 40 and 20, have been arrested in Manacor (Mallorca) for allegedly forcing a younger daughter into prostitution.

French quiz A FRENCH judicial commission interrogated in Manacor (Mallorca) a man accused of three cases of jewel

theft during the 2013 Cannes film festival. The man was arrested in Manacor after he allegedly robbed 25 hotel strong boxes.

Drugs arrest OFFICERS of the Local Police arrested a British man in Magaluf accused of selling drugs to tourists. He was carrying three cocaine doses, two bottles of ‘poppers’ and 61 viagra pills when he was arrested.

Deadly crash AN Australian cyclist, aged 42, died of multiple injuries following an accident with a biker in Palma de Mallorca. At the time of going to press, the biker was in the Son Espases hospital ICU in a serious condition.

Knife charge A MAN in Manacor (Mallorca) has been arrested by the town’s Local Police for threatening with a 10cm long knife a child who was allegedly annoying him.

Hiker saved A HIKER trapped in the Chillar river in Nerja due to heavy rains and with an injury to her knee was rescued by members of Civil Protection.

Brawlers arrested EIGHT people belonging to the same family have been arrested in VelezMalaga for their implication in a fight in which two other people were injured. A case of gender abuse allegedly started the brawl.

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Assault revenge A MAN, 26, was arrested in Malaga for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, 29. Her partner, 35, was also arrested for beating the attacker unconscious.

Run aways TWO youths who had run away from a centre for minors in Malaga were located by police and arrested for allegedly stealing mobile phones.

Chinese attack FOUR people were arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking the owner of a Chinese bazaar. The victim’s husband was also arrested for responding by hitting them with a stick.

Family violence A MAN, 30 was arrested in Malaga for allegedly attacking his partner and throwing their three-month-old baby against a sofa, in front of their other child, two.

Birds shock ENVIRONMENTALISTS in the Ronda area have complained that birds are being electrocuted by uninsulated cables.

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Stat of week AUGUST unemployment figures fell for the first time since 2000. The total number of registered jobless was 31 lower than in July and now stands at 4,698,783.

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situation, which at 53.4 was six points higher than in July. Future prospects, awarded 83.7 points, were 4.5 points better than in July although optimism regarding the economy and employment does not consistently extend to family finances. The ICC is still well below the 100 points that denote a favourable and optimistic outlook, said the CIS. Twenty-three per cent of those questioned had to borrow or dip into Pescanova shares through savings to get to the Sodesco, Inverpesca and end of the month. Sociedad Gallega de A further 43.7 per Importacion de Carbones cent ‘just managed’ between December 2012 to make their money and February 27 this year. go round each month, On March 2, Pescanova they said. advised the CNMV, Spain’s Forty-four per cent Stock Market regulatory of families whose body, that it was not finances are worse presenting 2012 accounts. than six months ago Shares plummeted from blamed inflation. €17.60 to to €5.90, by which A further 21.44 per time Fernandez de Sousa had cent ascribed their earned €27.4 million and Paz- lack of cash to being Andrade €5.8 million. out of work or on Fernandez de Sousa is the verge of losing appealing against what he their jobs, and 31 calls the ‘unjustified and per cent to reduced premature’ bond. earnings.

€1.2bn bail for Pescanova 10 TEN Pescanova executives investigated for insider trading must pay a total of €1.2 billion in caution bonds. The company is technically bankrupt with a net €3.281 billion debt. Fernandez de Sousa who headed the company for 37 years, must put up €180 million, ordered the High Court. Board member Alfonso Paz-Andrade has to find €125 million with the remainder of the €1.2 billion split amongst other executives and Pescanova companies. Fernandez de Sousa and others allegedly offloaded

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SPAIN’s Vips fast-food chain has sold 49 per cent of its Starbucks Coffee España holding. Selling back part of the stake to Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) “reinforces financial stability and accelerates transformation plans,” claimed Vips CEO Enrique Francia. The transaction will not influence Starbucks’ dayto-day operations in Spain, as Vips retains a 51 per cent holding in the firm. Neither will it affect Starbucks Portugal, which remains in the hands of the Spanish group. The Vips-Starbucks association commenced in 2001 and there are now 82 coffee shops in Spain.

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Confidence is creeping back CONSUMER confidence is growing. August’s Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) of 68.6 (out of a possible 100) was 5.3 points higher than July’s, according to the official Centre for Sociological Investigation (CIS). The increase was attributed to a more favourable view of the current

BOOKMAKERS William Hill will expand its Spanish operations through online betters Miapuesta.

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HAPPIER: Consumer confidence rising.

A ROMAN era gold mine in Asturias could be reopened after analysis of nectar from bees proved contamination by heavy metals was minimal.

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Fingernail clue to wasted money AS I type away on the computer keyboard, brightly-painted fingernails flicker in the light before my eyes. I have to scrunch up my nose and shake my head, as I suddenly realise just how much money women waste on make-up. A look You see… I recently at finance bought a new nail for females varnish. A beautiful ‘candy apple’ green Jane Plunkett colour. It’s been jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com advertised everywhere recently on bus stops. A beautifully tanned hand, bearing stunning airbrushed nails, is YOUR CHOICE: Be sure make-up suits you before you buy. wearing the polish in the advert and it looks so nice! and slightly reddish skin because it just doesn’t suit Imagine what could be So nice in fact that I tone! “Well there’s €14 them. done with €5,000 in rushed out to buy the down the drain,” I sigh, as In fact, a study released retirement. Take a luxury product. I reach for the nail polish this month reveals that holiday, refurbish the However, the problem is remover. women in the UK waste house, eat in Michelin Star that I don’t have superOk, it’s only a bottle of €90 purchasing make-up restaurants, help put a smooth model-like hands nail polish, but the point is in the wrong tone or grandchild through and the ‘candy apple’ that so many women buy colour every year. This university. green colour does nothing mountains of make-up adds up to about €5,000 All definitively better for me against my white that is never used, simply in a lifetime. than a stack of sparkly

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blue eyeshadows and hot pink lipsticks looking out of place on your face or gathering dust in the bathroom! When it comes to buying unsuitable makeup, apparently foundation came out on top as the worst culprit, followed by blusher, bronzer, eyeshadow and lipstick. And it seems that women are shy to bring such items back to get a refund, too. Half of those surveyed admitted to never taking (unused) items back, with the majority claiming they didn’t think they would be allowed to return them. Ladies, it’s time to take a long, hard look in a well-lit mirror. Decide what colour make-up suits your skin tone and don’t get sidetracked by colourful advertising that makes someone else look fantastic!

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Car sales down CAR sales of 38,872 last month were 18.3 per cent lower than in August 2012. The government’s PIVE subsidy scheme will boost purchases in the autumn, predicted manufacturers’ association Anfac.

Contraband cigs ELEVEN per cent of cigarettes sold in Spain last year were contraband. In some parts of Andalucia this reached 30 per cent owing to tobacco smuggled across the border from Gibraltar.

Jobs going NATIONALISED Bankia is closing 259 of its branches in Cataluña. Up to 809 employees will be made redundant, although only 128 have so far accepted Bankia’s terms.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE A FLURRY of positive economic data from the UK has augured well for the British Pound, making it the best performer in August amongst the major currencies. Confidence is on a high in Britain as the economic recovery gathers pace. Ever since Bank of England Governor Mark Carney unveiled his ‘forward guidance’ policy, tying up any movement in interest rates to stable figures emanating from the 7 per cent targeted employment rate which they expect to materialise by late 2016, markets have responded positively to better manufacturing and construction reports. With consumer confidence also on a high, it comes as no surprise that Sterling has rallied against the Euro breaching the 1.18 level early this month coupled with the best ever manufacturing figure release for 16 months at 57.2. The road ahead looks pretty steady for the Pound with business activity and factory orders also on the uptick. Although Sterling has had a

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bullish run against the US Dollar and the Euro, movements were not as drastic as one would have expected. There is a key element to this; given the fact that developments in Syria have taken a turn for the worse, most investors tend to flock towards more stable ‘safe haven’ currencies, and that is exactly what has happened with the Dollar and the Euro. With capital inflows pouring in, it is likely that this is rendered purely a function of near-term economic upswing for the European continent. This would

BULLISH RUN: Sterling has rallied against the Euro. indicate that the Euro will continue to retain some of its recent-found strength in the short term. Psychologically, any talks for the implementation of ‘tapering’ of asset purchases (the quantitative easing programme) by the Federal Reserve should move the relatively calm markets now, indicating that the Euro may be running out of luck as it has failed to rally significantly even

when supported occasionally by better than expected economic data. The world will watch in anticipation as Germany goes to the polls to elect a new government on September 22. The events from this election will define how the ongoing three-year crisis in Europe would shape up, although currently stable with reports of the Eurozone emerging from

recession, it could flare up rapidly. Europe has already eased debt burdens on bailed-out countries in the Eurozone, namely Italy, Portugal and Greece, and any further requests for bailouts and reports of non-compliance, would see a harsh stance taken by Germany’s new government and the European Central Bank. Until then expect the Euro to continue to remain slightly weak against the Pound with major movements only showing up after the election. With growth forecasts hiked for the UK on the emergence of an economic recovery and Europe continuing in hushed silence till the German elections, we could see GBP/EUR breach the 1.19 level briefly but the pair will get most of its decisive exaggerated move post the elections depending on the measures that the Troika will take to try and sort out the Eurozone’s predicament.

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Price-fix probe into major car builders CAR manufacturers in Spain are being targeted in a price-fixing investigation. Spain’s National Competition Commission (CNC) has launched a probe that will cover most major car makers in Spain. That includes Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Chrysler, General Motors, Fiat Group, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Honda, Kia Motors, Peugeot and Citroën, as well as Volkswagen Audi España, Seat, Urban Science and Snap-On Solutions. At the same time another investigation will run into the distributors of Audi, Seat, Nissan, Toyota, Land Rover, Hyundai and Opel brands in Spain. The probes have been

ON SHOW: Many manufacturers at Frankfurt Motorshow are being probed. launched after a series of inspections in July and August. The investigations will look into whether the various firms colluded and exchanged information on prices and marketing. “The investigation of cartels is one of the CNC’s priorities,” the anti-trust authority said. If found guilty of any malpractice, the

companies could face fines of up to 10 per cent of their annual revenue, Spanish daily El Pais reported. It quoted a Renault spokesman as saying the company did not infringe any laws. It is not known what evidence, if any, against the manufacturers and distributors has been found to justify an investigation.

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Blazing lights are a costly extravagance IN crisis-ridden Spain, my wife and I have been nightly witnesses to an extravagant and easily avoidable waste of electricity. It is caused by the stubborn insistence of Benidorm City Hall allowing the, admittedly impressive, spectacle of the dusk-to-dawn illumination of Levante Beach’s famous Boardwalk streetlamps. We get a bird’s-eye-view of the needless excessive cost of maintaining the hundreds, or probably thousands, of lightbulbs which illuminate this ‘Great White Way’ from dusk until sometimes 7am. The cost of maintaining this illumination until early morning could be put to better use repairing the desperate state of Benidorm’s numerous dilapidated and hazardous sidewalks. My wife and I have often stumbled over and witnessed injuries to other hapless pedestrians manoeuvring through this neglected ‘obstacle course’. Having said that, Benidorm is a wonderful place for a happy retirement with its variety of good food at bargain-rate prices. The shows and entertainment are unsurpassed in the rest of Spain, as my Valencian wife and I will readily attest to. Our criticism is intended to improve Benidorm. Richard M McBride, Benidorm (Alicante)

No comparison I THOUGHT I had seen it all until I saw the news about some Gibraltarians (Costa del Sol Issue 1469) demanding the George Cross and comparing themselves to Malta. Have they read about the siege of Malta? Do they know how people suffered? My wife was born in Malta in 1940. Her father was wounded as an AA gunner. People starved. It was more than an inconvenient traffic jam. Enjoy your tax haven but never compare yourselves to a gallant country like Malta! Clive Graham (By email) Editor’s note: The George Cross is the UK’s highest award for gallantry awarded to civilians. It was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI

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Where’s the harm? CAN someone please explain to me why the police are so set on stopping ‘looky-looky’ sales of handbags, etc? I know, and you know, these bags are just look-a-likes, and to be honest I do not care! I either like them or I don’t, and for €20 I am happy. I would never buy the real designer handbags for hundreds of euros, so leave me to buy a bag to match every outfit, and keep the looky-lookyman with a small income. It is better than mugging for a living! Mary Hopkins, Torremolinos (Malaga)

Bad news THE paradise island of Mallorca is getting some very bad press regarding the sex trade on the island. It would seem from one letter (Issue 1469) that despite numerous complaints by the legitimate traders and owners of bars on the island, who have a genuine concern for the safety and welfare of their customers, there has been little or no action on the part of the authorities. In another letter, a British holidaymaker was attacked by a taxi driver over a matter of €5 and was hospitalised with no action being taken against the driver. As pointed out in both pieces, this could damage Mallorca’s holiday industry. Bad news always travels fast. John Lawrence, Hondon de las Nieves (Alicante)

Time for a rest! REST at last! My three children are back at school this week. Even they are relieved to return. Nearly three months of holidays is hard work for parents, and boring for the children. I know the excuse for such long holidays is it is too hot for school work, but have the authorities never heard of air-conditioning? Mrs Angela Tedds, Estepona (Malaga)

Help needed MANY expats have left Spain in the last few years. The reason for some is they reached a time when they knew they were going to have to leave their home and find a new place to live that would give them the care they might need in the future. A group of community spirited people in Almuñecar (Granada) are working hard to address this need by looking at the possibility of reopening the Residencia Costa Tropical home for the retired. As part of that work they are doing some research to see if there are others who feel the same way they do and want to create a space where people can be independent but never alone. They have put a questionnaire online at www.residenciacosta tropical.com and would be grateful if readers could take a few minutes to answer some simple questions. Helping them out with this does not commit anyone to joining them, but it will show if there is a feeling of support for this community based project. Mel O’Gorman (By email)

Swiss solution I HAVE read via your excellent paper many articles on the working street girls (I do not like the term prostitutes). Now Zurich has found the answer. The Swiss have set up ‘garages’ where clients can retire with the street girls. There will be medical advice and sanitary facilities on hand, and it takes them off the streets. A panic button will be provided in case of trouble. It would be a great idea if we can get this idea over to our town halls. BG (By email)

Double love I DID not move to Spain in search of love, Euro Weekly News (Expat love hunt, page 3, Issue 1470), but I found it! Thirty years ago I fell in love with the country first, and my beautiful wife Francesca soon after. In both cases the love affair has continued to the present day. Thank you Spain for giving me a happy life! Stan Hardmann, Palma (Mallorca).

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LEAPY LEE SAYS IT GREAT EVENT: The Proms. faces, all baring their emotions without a damn Burka in sight. The Burka is a travesty. This awful facial shroud actually sums up the oppressive way of life our enemies would have us adopt, if we allowed it, which we never will. The French have already banned this unacceptable mask of misery and I was delighted to see Conservative MP Philip Hollobone

OTHERS THINK IT come out this week and state that if one of these women required a ‘face to face’ consultation, they would not be welcome unless their faces could actually be observed. Let us be absolutely clear here. The Burka has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. At no point does the Koran mention the female form has to be covered from top to toe,

merely that they should be attired modestly. (Call me old fashioned, but observing the way some of our ladies expose themselves these days the Koran may have a point!) No, having lived in a Muslim country for almost eight years, I can tell you, the only reason their women are covered in this way is that some of the men are so randy and emotionally insecure; they simply can’t trust other males to keep their hands off them. It really is as simple as that. As far as the women themselves are concerned, some comply because they are simply petrified of their chosen partners, others retain a masochistic or subservient attitude, and only a few truly enjoy the anonymity and intimidating effect this threatening emotion eraser has on those around them. This week’s message? Ban the Burka and God bless the Proms. Keep the Faith. Love Leapy. Leapylee2002@gmail.com.

Right again CONGRATULATIONS on yet another article in the EWN that I, and I am sure 99 per cent of the population, agree with. My friends and acquaintances all agree with Leapy about keeping out of the Syrian conflict. Thank you once again for expressing our thoughts so clearly. Keep it up! Cynthia Blantern, (Malaga)

A tragedy

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TO me one of the most wonderfully British events of the year is The Proms. The series of classical music concerts held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, sum up everything that is gloriously British. As I looked out at the thousands who took part in this year’s final, heart bursting night, my thoughts turned to the subsequent despair and envy that must be felt by the enemies in our midst. Misguided zealots, who actually think they can replace the British heritage and way of life with their own austere undemocratic slavery. As I looked out across this wonderful gathering, with the flags of the Commonwealth and our nation waving proudly in the breeze and the uplifting tones of ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ ringing stridently out from 10,000 throats, I was struck by two thoughts. One was why our Scottish partners would ever want to leave our age old alliance! And secondly the sight of thousands of joyful

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Proms show those who are so proud to be gloriously British

REGARDING Syria. It is a tragedy what is happening there. I have to say I disagree with a lot of what Leapy says, but this time he has it right. Democracy has finally been heard with the UK parliament voting against military action. Clara Anderson, Torrevieja, (Alicante).

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OACH TRIP is returning to Channel 4 for a ninth series, it has been confirmed. The daytime reality show has been on hiatus since early 2012, but Channel 4 have now revived the cult TV favourite. Tour guide and Coach Trip star Brendan Sheerin described the commission as ‘absolutely fabulous’. He added: “It’s the answer to lots of people’s prayers. I’m ready to ride the coach again.” Coach Trip features Sheerin taking a selection of holidaymakers on an action-packed tour, partaking in the culture and customs of the countries ensuring thrills and spills along the journey. Holiday-makers can get voted off the trip by their rivals, meaning that there is plenty of backstabbing, tactical voting, tears and tantrums along the way. Coach Trip aired in 2005 to 2006 on Channel 4. It returned in 2009 after a three-year break and proved a hit in the ratings again. • The IT Crowd will return to Channel 4 later this month. Series creator Graham Linehan announced on Twitter that the hit sitcom’s farewell special will

Brendan Sheerin is back as Coach Trip gets new series Richard Shanley

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air in late September. Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry will all return for The IT Crowd’s final episode, a 40minute special. The comedy - which originally aired between 2006 and 2010 starred O’Dowd, Ayoade and Parkinson as three staff members of the IT department at the fictional Reynholm Industries. • Further details of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan’s return to This Morning for its 25th anniversary celebrations have been confirmed. The duo will join current hosts Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Eamonn Holmes

RETURN: Richard and Judy for This Morning’s 25th anniversary.

DELIGHTED: Brendan Sheerin.

and Ruth Langsford for a live two-hour special at Albert Dock in Liverpool on Thursday, October 3. “Our whole family of talent is really excited about this special anniversary show there’ll be plenty of surprises and memories shared - and it’s going to be extra special returning to where it all started,” said This Morning editor Adam Vandermark. The morning magazine show also launched a fundraising campaign called ‘Take a

anything I have written about please call me on 678 332 815 or email richard@europadigital.com I look forward to your comments and questions. Don’t forget to listen to my radio show every weekday from 10am on Spectrum Radio (90.8FM Coastal & 96.1FM Inland), now covering over 2000 sq kms of Costa Almeria or listen online at costaalmeria.spectrumfm.net for the latest news and views from the world of satellite television.

Moment’ on Monday. The initiative encourages viewers to give something back to their local communities, and the government will donate £5 for the first 50,000 ‘acts of kindness’ submitted by members of the public. The grand total will be revealed during the anniversary show, with proceeds going to ITV’s Text Santa charities. If you would like me to answer any questions you may have on satellite TV or to expand on

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4:45pm Talking Pictures 5:15pm Seven Ages of Britain 6:15pm Cash in the Attic 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 9:00pm Harvest 2013 10:00pm Peaky Blinders 11:00pm Mock the Week 11:30pm Newsnight 12:20am America's Stoned Kids 1:20am Panorama

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4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight 9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Pat and Cabbage 10:00pm The Guilty 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:35pm Elizabeth: The Golden Age

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4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Vancouver 6:05pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm You've Been Framed and Famous! 10:00pm The Big Reunion: On Tour 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile 1:50am The Big Reunion: On Tour 4:30pm Countdown 5:15pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm Educating Yorkshire 11:00pm Bouncers 12:05am Dispatches

BBC1 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Fake Britain 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Miranda 10:00pm Big School 10:30pm Mrs. Brown's Boys 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm Would I Lie to You? 12:10am John Bishop's Britain

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4:30pm Talking Pictures 5:15pm Seven Ages of Britain 6:15pm Cash in the Attic 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Flog it! Trade Secrets 8:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Best of British 9:00pm Mastermind 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Harvest 2013 11:00pm QI 11:30pm Newsnight 12:05am Papillon 2:30am Question Time

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4:00pm The Alan Titchmarsh Show 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm ITV News London 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Gino's Italian Escape 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Brit Icons 11:30pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 12:05am United 93 2:00am Jackpot247 4:00am Columbo 5:15am ITV Nightscreen

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BBC1 5:30pm Final Score 6:20pm That Puppet Game Show 7:00pm BBC News 7:15pm Regional News 7:18pm Weather 7:20pm Pointless 8:10pm I Love My Country 9:00pm The National Lottery 9:50pm Casualty 10:40pm Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow 11:10pm BBC News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 1:00am The Football League Show 2:15am Weatherview 2:20am BBC News

BBC1 5:15pm Escape to the Country 6:00pm Songs of Praise 6:35pm Britain's Big Wildlife Revival 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm What Remains 11:00pm BBC News

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4:55pm Robots 6:35pm Local News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 7:30pm Stepping Out 9:00pm The X Factor 10:00pm Through the Keyhole 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:15pm I Am Legend 1:05am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:45am ITV Nightscreen

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4:05pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:10pm The Real Housewives of Vancouver 6:05pm The Millionaire Matchmaker 7:00pm Dinner Date 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Totally You've Been Framed! 10:00pm Knocked Up 12:35am Gremlins 2:45am America's Got Talent 3:30am Teleshopping 4:30pm Countdown 5:15pm Deal or No Deal 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm 4thought.tv 9:00pm Four Rooms 10:00pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man 12:05am Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes 1:05am The Last Leg

5:10pm Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Come Dine with Me 6:10pm Come Dine with Me 6:45pm Come Dine with Me 7:15pm Come Dine with Me 7:45pm Channel 4 News 8:05pm Double Your House for Half the Money 9:00pm Grand Designs 10:00pm Battle: Los Angeles 12:15am The X Files 2:30am Potiche 4:15am St. Elsewhere 5:05am Hollyoaks Omnibus

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BBC1 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Wanted Down Under 5:30pm Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm Motorway Cops 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Who Do You Think You Are?

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4:40pm Wild China 5:40pm Urban Jungle 6:10pm Flog It! 7:00pm Dragons' Den 8:00pm Dad's Army 8:30pm Count Arthur Strong 9:00pm Thatcher: The Downing Street Years 10:10pm Mock the Week 10:40pm The Many Faces of... 11:40pm Porridge 12:10am Starter for 10 1:45am Expired 3:25am This is BBC Two

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A great mind teeming with images… Bruce Walbran

Historically Speaking!

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

Bruce - a former UK career linguist - has studied national history and culture for years. A Spanish resident for two decades, he lives in Alfaz del Pi, near Benidorm.

it would be one in particular that would cement his name amongst history’s greatest literary figures. That work of fiction is, of course, The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, whose eponymous hero travels the length and breadth of the land in search of adventure with his confidant, Sancho Panza, constantly unable to reconcile his chivalrous values with the values of those he encounters. The book, or two books, as it was written in two parts, deals with a number of themes, and there have been many

interpretations put forward as to the intrinsic meaning of the story; the consensus of opinion being that it is a tale all about satirizing the romance of chivalry, poking fun at the values of the aristocracy. Indeed the novel portrays lowly folk like goatherds and shepherds as being thoughtful and philosophical to emphasize this point. But, as you can well imagine, there’s got to be much more to it than that. A work of fiction so revered by both readers and scholars alike has to be about more than just taking the mickey out of someone or something.

GREAT IMAGINATION: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Very much so. The magic of the novel lies in its appeal to everyone as it fascinates different people in different ways, making it the first true, modern novel, investigating the lure of fantasy and imagination over the realities of the mundane world. One can imagine his mind teeming with the images of his fictional hero gambolling through one escapade after another while he himself went about his daily grind, collecting tributes to ensure, among other things, the preservation of the aristocracy

CARME CHACON, former Defence Minister and contender for the PSOE party leadership, is off to the US for a sabbatical year. As a Barcelona-based Catalan she can stay out of the separatist issue secretly Cassandra Nash backed by many PSC members who halfheartedly follow the party and not entirely impartial reaction – to the Spanish political scene line. Chacon’s true feelings regarding Catalan independence are not known, but SABBATICAL YEAR: Carme Chacon is off to the US. her ambitions to lead the party and, eventually, Spain are no financial corruption case which concentrate on the economy mystery. So she will return when Barcenas has unravelled to the instead of explaining away the dust has settled, and make point that it entangles the PP still Barcenas and Gurtel. Unfortunately, there is so much her leadership move then. Clever, more. What loses support for the PP is what won them the 2011 to explain away that the fragrant Chacon! elections: the economy. government cannot get on with Two years ago first-time PP its real business until it comes voters believed Mariano Rajoy clean. Or dirty, as the case might would salvage the economy. be. He has failed, but if there TWO out of every three people were a noticeable upturn, if who voted PP in November 2011 unemployment queues would not do so now. shortened, if there were more TWO computers used by Luis Revelations from the ex-PP spending on health and Barcenas at the PP party Treasurer and Senator Luis education, much would be headquarters in Madrid were Barcenas have not helped. forgiven and votes won back. handed to investigating Judge Neither has the Gurtel politicalRajoy knows this and wants to Pablo Ruz. One hard-drive was

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and the monarchy. Something he was completely powerless to alter. But he was writing in a time of change. Across Europe people were beginning to question the established values of church and monarchy. People were beginning to think for themselves. And Don Quixote is a beautifully tragic and satirical reflection of that great shift in consciousness. It is a celebration of the imagination that has not lost its appeal through the years because it reassures us that, come what may, it’s okay to dream. Wikipedia_Rastrojo.

RODRIGO was a barber of Galician descent living in Alcala de Henares in the 16th century. As was the custom with barbers of the time, he also carried out minor medical procedures like blood-letting and the setting of bones. Leonor was the daughter of a nobleman who had lost his fortune, thus obliging him to sell her into matrimony with the reasonably successful Rodrigo in 1543. Such situations were not extraordinary as regards life in the kingdom of Castile-Leon at the time. What would prove to be extraordinary, however, would be the effect their fourth child would have upon the world. In September of 1547 Leonor gave birth to a boy who the couple duly christened: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. He would during his lifetime publish many works of fiction but

Suits you, sir! FRANCISCO CAMPS, former president of the Valencian Community was allegedly up to his neck in Gurtel corruption. The Valencian Government supposedly handed out government contracts in return for commissions and Camps was purportedly bribed with made-to-measure suits. The case reached court but a nine-strong jury, all local residents, acquitted him by a five-to-four majority. Camps’s name has reappeared in the Noos scandal embroiling the king’s son-in-law Iñaki Urdangarin in the alleged misuse of public funds. The Noos case emerged during an earlier politicalfinancial corruption case in Palma de Mallorca and ongoing investigations link both Camps and Valencia City Mayor Rita Barbera to Noos. missing and the other destroyed. Remanded Barcenas claims they contained details of irregular

LINKED: Francisco Camps. Their parliamentary immunity gives them the right to be tried in Valencia by a superior court. As a result the Mallorca public prosecutor wants to shift the entire Urdangarin investigation to Valencia’s Upper Court of Justice. This would remove persistent and fearless Judge Jose Castro from the case after three years. It could stem from a desire to see justice done. Or someone, somewhere hopes that a public already gorged on a diet of Gurtel and Barcenas will lose its appetite for the Urdangarin scandal. funding, a claim the party denies. So why try to hide something that never existed?

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34 EWN www.euroweeklynews.com THE other week I wrote about some silly stories proliferating at this time of year. These have to be topped, though, by the one about the fictitious floating restaurant, Oscar’s, built in the hull of an old fishing boat amid reefs and shipwrecks in Brixham, Devon, where staff in diving gear would swim down to catch whatever fish the customer wanted. In the three months it was up, Oscar’s managed to climb to a top ranking on TripAdvisor. And it didn’t even exist! This TripAdvisor profile was in fact a ruse started by a disgruntled businessman. He was fed up with malicious and unmoderated reviews being posted on the website that claims to provide “unbiased hotel reviews, photos and advice for hotels and vacations.” This follows an earlier TripAdvisor profile about a Glasgow hostel for the homeless named as one of the city’s best hotels after fake reviews. Some users even posted photos of pool and spa facilities that the hotel supposedly offers, but which don’t actually exist. Now, even the best genuine restaurants and hotels in the world will always find some detractors, so you have to use a bit of common sense and look at a range of reviews. Used intelligently, TripAdvisor is a very useful tool, but useless if taken at

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TripAdvisor or fake advisor - your choice NORA JOHNSON

In fact, I’m astonished how people write damning reviews for the slightest reason. One reviewer gave a hotel a one-star rating because, even though he wasn’t staying there and only purchased a beer, he didn’t like the barman’s ‘surly attitude’. Another reviewer gave a restaurant a one-star slating despite not eating there because the decor ‘looked tired’. One common gripe I do take seriously, though, is being ‘accidentally’ overcharged in restaurants for fictitious drinks, etc, by a minority (thankfully) of restaurateurs. Hmm, back to the land of make-believe I wrote about above! If there’s only one thing you take away from today’s column, it’s this: CHECK those bills!

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REVIEWS: Use TripAdvisor intelligently and be wary of first-time contributors giving excessively high or low ratings. face value. Why can’t it see, for instance, that a venue with numerous five-star reviews posted by first-time reviewers is quite likely cheating the system? Not funny really because people make spending decisions based on what they read on the site. As I’ve written before, you have to use your own ‘idiot filters’. If there are only five-star reviews, be suspicious; similarly, if only bad ones.

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The big 18th century problem that is still causing trouble 300 years later by Bruce Walbran WHAT now with Gibraltar? Guardia Civil scuba divers tying the Spanish national flag to the artificial reef that was created by dropping 74 concrete blocks off The Rock and into the sea. Whitehall responding with outrage at such a blatant breach of British sovereignty. Spanish Customs tightening the stranglehold on the border crossing, threatening to charge arbitrary crossing fees. But it’s nothing new. The Rock dropped into the possession of the English Crown by way of the Treaty Of Utrecht, signed in July of 1713; that’s 300 years ago almost to the month in relation to the start of the present dispute. Coincidence? Anyway, the treaty put an end to the War of the Spanish Succession, a Europe-wide struggle for the Spanish Crown following the death in November of 1700 of the childless Charles II of Spain. Enter Admiral Sir George Rooke whose mandate, with his Anglo-Dutch fleet, was to attack French or Spanish coastal towns.

THE ROCK: Colonial leftover? He settled on Gibraltar. Two days of bombardment later and the mainly Spanish defenders surrendered. And so began the complicated modern history of Gibraltar, captured by an Anglo-Dutch fleet in the name of an Austrian Archduke who was the pretender to the Spanish throne. The Spanish have repeatedly tried to

regain control of The Rock, but to no avail. Military assaults, sieges, diplomatic and economic pressure, all repulsed by that stiff upper lip. And now even waving flags underwater on behalf of aggrieved fishermen. Will this periodic posturing between Britain and Spain ever end? We live amongst the somewhat

farcical leftovers of colonialism. There are 25,000 registered British citizens living on a rock that is attached to a country of 40 million Spaniards. And the British Government refuses to discuss its sovereignty. Spain itself has two Spanish-governed, autonomous regions, Ceuta and Melilla, in North Africa. The Spanish Government, likewise, refuses to discuss their sovereignty with the Moroccan Government. The great majority of the people of Gibraltar, Ceuta and Melilla all want selfgovernance, a right granted to them in our democratic 21st century. And so we are at a post-colonial impasse between belligerent governments who are getting nowhere. So it appears that any possible solution or progression towards shared sovereignty can only be found around the debating table at an organisation like the United Nations - with more sweeping global influence than individual governments - set up to deal with issues like the colonial hangover. What is certain though is that no solutions will be found by posing for subaquatic pictures with your national flag and then posting them on twitter.

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www.euroweeklynews.com A YEAR and a half had passed and I was still blazing the uphill paper chase tread mill to obtain my work permit. Obviously obsessed, I would not be denied. My becoming legalised was a goal of personal dignity and respect for my newly acquired country. Paying for the diminishing value of the stamp required was proving difficult as the higher up the ladder I worked on obtaining seals and signatures, the actual costs diminished drastically. No one ever had change enough to compensate me for what was now less than a third of a peseta in value. But I do remember getting lots of dirty silver-appearing coins with holes in their middle. Got so many I started wearing a collar of them around my neck which facilitated the payment to obtain the latest worthless inscribed engravings. On one particular visit to obtain the signatures of two shoe shine artists on the distant outskirts of Almeria, they acknowledged they knew I would be in to see them. Their uncle (the previous signatory of my valuable paper work) had alerted them of my coming. “Ah, so you’re that

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Giving up the paper chase! Ric Polansky Ric Polansky moved to Mojacar in 1969 as a pioneer developer. He reads extensively and has travelled in South America panning gold and looking for El Dorado.

‘extranjero’ guy trying to get work permit papers,” exclaimed the bold smart one. “I’ve never seen an ‘extranjero’ before,” proclaimed the dumb one with crooked and misshaped glasses. “You don’t look so different from us. Someone said you was an ALIEN I think. You from the moon or somewhere?” he earnestly enquired. “No” jumped in his guiding light of a friend, “but he’s probably from France.” In a zen moment my brain had a cramp that was as severe as if I was smacked between the eyes by a 14 pound hammer. I obviously had become the

LOOKING BACK IN MOJACAR PAPERWORK: Can be an uphill struggle. laughing stock of the entire capital and was being used as a galloping pawn to bring levity into the lives of bored government clerks and their nearest relatives. I returned to Mojacar. Upon lamenting my grievances to my English friends in the village they diagnosed the malady as an acute bureaucratic ‘taking the piss.’ This quaint phrase is nothing less tantamount than being

urinated upon from up high and without the convenience of a brolly or warning. The more they explained the acuteness of the affront the more outraged I was. My plan was to seek out the most astute legal mind in the capital city and beat them at their own game. My solution was a lawyer, and someone important, the head of their entire bar association of those rascals.

The next weekend I drove to his house, knocked on the door one morning and presented my case. He informed me that such formidable and perplexing papers needed a specialist to attack the problem. He directed me to the offices of what the Spanish call a ‘Gestor’, people expert in sorting out the detailed and impossible Spanish paper requirements, of any type. The war began anew.

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CRYPTIC Across 1 No marks on the alien to cover up (7) 5 Shows cut after repair, initially (4) 8 Ancient instruments discovered in famous family residence (5) 9 Watches The Seekers (7) 11 Tennis player who's made of money (4) 12 Disturbed others no more (8) 15 Powerful piece in Baroque entertainment (5) 16 Wrote about part of a castle (5) 19 Took in dear Bob's dance (8) 21 Ferment in a jug (4) 23 Sports equipment scams (7) 25 Religious opus I composed (5) 26 Despatched to the audience to get money (4) 27 Concentrated in the present, perhaps (7) Down 2 Songbird eggs on flowers (9) 3 Untouchable headland (4) 4 Unusual code he repeated (6) 5 Group came out of the closet (3) 6 Cares about farmer's fields (5) 7 A bad shot with the wedge (5) 10 Some explanation of the people (6) 13 Choose ex president's small particles (9) 14 The beloved compiler's expression of dismay (4,2) 17 Summer perhaps when boy goes under the briny (6)

The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English. Across 1 Vende (5) 4 Coffin (5) 7 Spring (season) (9) 8 House (4) 10 Stripe (4) 13 Maíz dulce (9) 15 Fright (sudden fear) (5) 16 Manos (5) Down 1 Maletas (para

Co d e B r e a ke r 18 Apply force to journalists (5) 20 Introduction to book by mere poet (5) 22 Split peas in church area (4) 24 Equipment hidden in the skittle alley (3)

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Hoarder, 5 Slips, 8 Priests, 9 Alarm, 10 Swear, 11 Special, 12 Plates, 14 Screws, 17 Article, 19 Sands, 22 Image, 23 Initial, 24 Gates, 25 Sonnets.

QUICK Across 7 Journey (6) 8 Chief (6) 9 Type of flower (4) 10 Ready (8) 11 Disperse (7) 13 Perhaps (5) 15 Grabs onto (5) 17 Strange (7) 20 Morally excellent (8) 21 Raise (4) 23 Containing salt (6) 24 Balance unsteadily (6)

equipaje) (9) 2 Labio (3) 3 Traje (de dos piezas) (4) 4 Abbot (4) 5 Bee (5) 6 Diamonds (9) 9 Cobertizos (para animales, herramientas) (5) 11 Another (4) 12 Polilla (de ropa) (4) 14 Monja (3)

Down 1 Childʼs toy (2-2) 2 Most recent (6) 3 Puzzle (7) 4 Change (5) 5 Curved yellow fruit (6) 6 Recall (8) 12 Knitted woollen jumper (8) 14 Hairy (7) 16 Rotten (6) 18 Dormant (6) 19 Pugilist (5) 22 Give a meal (4)

Down: 1 Hopes, 2 Arise, 3 Deserve, 4 Resist, 5 Stale, 6 Imagine, 7 Samples, 12 Peaking, 13 Attract, 15 Cushion, 16 Genius, 18 Chess, 20 Noise, 21 Sales. QUICK Across: 7 Polite, 8 Sweden, 9 Size, 10 Clemency, 11 Perplex, 13 Raven, 15 Flees, 17 Fantasy, 20 Parakeet, 21 Soap, 22 Serene, 23 Relief. Down: 1 Police, 2 Hike, 3 Teacher, 4 Ashen, 5 Relevant, 6 Rescue, 12 Prepared, 14 Factory, 16 Leaves, 18 Scared, 19 Level, 21 Sulk. ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Primo, 3 Pills, 5 Nos, 7 Revisor, 9 Near, 10 Date, 13 Vistazo, 14 Ski, 15 Swiss, 16 Ondas.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 11 represents B and 16 represents Z, so fill in B every time the figure 11 appears and Z every time the figure 16 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Hexagram The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (NEATLY) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

AFRESH AGREES BARONS BREAST COARSE DEEPER EIGHTY EXTORT

Down: 1 Penknives, 2 Otro, 3 Pavo, 4 Surgeries, 6 Stars, 8 Seats, 11 Pais, 12 Lobo.

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Unscramble the name of a British broadcaster, musician and writer: FILMED FAR RACK

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Women’s wit You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.’ Mae West (1893–1980), US actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol

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€100m shock of football transfer SPAIN is currently experiencing severe government cutbacks along with thousands of evictions and high levels of unemployment, whilst Real Madrid spends THE opinions amongst people the EWN talked to on the street are quite unambiguous. Gareth Bale is not worth that amount of money and there are far better areas where the money could be spent. • “I think it is disgusting that they can afford to pay that kind of money, especially with the situation most expats are experiencing, with illegal homes and unemployment because of the bad state of the construction industry, said George Morris, a retired lorry driver from Cantoria (Almeria). He added: “There seems to be more poverty now in Spain with normal people helping each other out by collecting food for food banks.” • Keith Fowler, 69, retired from Baza (Granada) said: “The Spanish are passionate

€100 million to buy footballer Gareth Bale. That sort of money could buy 12.5 million menus del dia (at €8) or pay for 3,700 nurses for a year

THOMAS - It’s EU money. about football and after all Real Madrid is a business, but no player is worth that kind of money. Ordinary Spanish people are probably not too happy about it.” • Connor Cary, aged 22 from Monaghan, Ireland, agreed: “He’s overrated and I think it is stupid money, but it is hard to put a price on it.” He has a different theory as to why the sport could involve such high sums of money:

CONNOR - Bale is overrated and not worth that amount of money.

STREET TALK “It’s publicity, it gets people’s interest.” • Sandra Whiley, aged 65, also agrees. As a former nurse now retired on the

(average cost €27,000 each). We asked the question: Do you think given the circumstances, this money could be better spent elsewhere?

SIMONE - Spend on youth. Orihuela Costa, (Alicante) she was shocked at figures that his transfer was the equivalent of paying 3,700 nurses for a year: “Nothing can be right about that, I know movie stars and pop stars are paid a lot also, but at the end of the day I think the football world is crazy with the amount paid to players for a few games and training each week. A lot of them are not exactly good

role models.” • The money would be best spent anywhere other than football is another opinion. “It’s European Union Money they’ve spent, so I think spending it on anything else would be better than spending it on football,” says Thomas Tukya, 36, from Sweden on holiday on the Costa del Sol. • Simone Harding, 38 who lives in Riviera on the Costa del Sol has a clear idea where the money could be spent. She said: “I think the money would be better spent amongst the youth and the community and setting up more support for young people and families.”

People interviewed with regard to mobile phones will feature in next week’s edition.

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Bring democracy to the Olympic Games S

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O Madrid’s pride was shattered and Mariano Rajoy, Ana Botella and Prince Felipe humiliated by the IOC members. Was it worth it? What was the purpose of Madrid’s third attempt to host the Olympic games when Spain had recently (in Olympic terms) hosted them - Barcelona in 1992 - and it was highly doubtful that a European City would be chosen in 2020 after London in 2012? Madrid’s officials must have known it was Asia’s turn. European IOC members, who supposedly pledged support for Madrid, reneged on any promises simply because choosing Madrid in 2020 would have ruined any chance of another European

venue in 2024. Political reasons and local interests prevail. When Pierre de Coubertin created the modern games it was to fulfil his dream to bring athletes and sportsmen and women together from all over the world. Only what started as a ritual of goodwill and fair play has been gradually transformed into a global corporate and media circus requiring a massive financial investment. So why do so many cities compete to organise a three week long sporting event which requires years of preparation, causes upheaval and turmoil for the inhabitants, requires enormous and costly building and security

Peter Fieldman London-born journalist and author, Peter spends his time between Paris and Madrid. His novel ‘1066 The Conquest’ available on Amazon or www.1066The Conquest.com

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measures, and once over is all but forgotten? The answer lies in the way the IOC operates and the power it wields. But has its influence gone too far for the world to allow a handful of secretive individuals holed up in Switzerland determine where and who should organise a multi million pound global business? Does anyone ask themselves what is the role of the members apart from a talent to act like prima donnas and jet around the world in lavish style? Their power is so far reaching it induces politicians to beg for their cities and then open their books to show they have sufficient resources to build and provide the required facilities. Their methods fuel accusations of corruption. Remember 2002 and the Salt Lake City bribery allegations and Tony Blair’s last minute lobbying for London? But do they really need to assess the merits of the world’s leading cities and subject elected political leaders PIERRE DE to grovel before COUBERTIN: them, when Created the any reasonably modern games intelligent to fulfil his person would dreams. acknowledge that all international cities possess the expertise to develop and host a major

sporting event? It is more than likely that the choice of venue is made long before the delegations of world leaders, city officials and even royalty, setting aside any economic problems they face at home, travel half way around the world to seek an audience with the IOC. They line up, like contestants in a beauty parade, to wait in suspense while the committee members lock themselves up to announce the winner. The IOC is judge and jury. At least in beauty competitions or

Where the games are held makes little difference to those who spectate from in front of their TV. Eurovision, the winner tends to be chosen by the audience. Surely it is time to put an end to the IOC’s monopoly over the choice of venue and the charade of political and financial lobbying, and return to the ideal of using the Olympic Games to unite the people of the world. Many of the world’s best athletes now originate from the developing nations. It is time they had the opportunity to hold the games instead of the usual merry-go-round of wealthy cities. Rather than engage in the costly competition to organise the games, which only benefits the globetrotting committee members, the IOC and G20 nations should work together as a team with the aim of giving more nations the chance to host the games and spending the IOC’s cash more wisely. The sites for five or 10 games over the next 20 to 40 years should be determined in

advance by mutual agreement. The venues should rotate between the continents in order for all the world’s nations to have a chance to act as host. Finance would come from a consortium of wealthy G20 nations which would spread the cost with private sponsors. This would enable poorer nations, currently excluded, to hold the games and reduce the risk of one city going bankrupt. If the decision to hold the games in an African or Asian country lacking the means was made a decade in advance, they would have time, with international cooperation and funding, to prepare the games. It would provide badly needed investment in infrastructure, housing, transport and sports facilities that would be put to good use after the games were over, provide local jobs and assist in the economic development of the countries concerned. Today, whether the games are held in Iceland or Mozambique actually makes little difference to the vast majority of spectators sitting in front of their televisions around the world. And ticket prices could be substantially reduced in the poorer nations as most of the revenue generated comes from television coverage and sponsors. To uphold the Olympic spirit the right path is to make the games the catalyst for aiding the developing nations in a coordinated effort to achieve democracy and prosperity. Instead of remaining an elite, privileged club, the IOC should be transparent, come down to earth and look to how it can benefit the world rather than its own members. It is time for a real change of climate.

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COLOURED contact lenses are not necessary to change eye colour any more. A clinic in Barcelona has developed a laser capable of permanently lightening the iris. In five sessions, and for €2,000, the Neweyes laser removes the superficial melanin layer of the eye to naturally make the eye colour lighter. “No surgery is needed and it does not present any side effects,” according to its creator Doctor Pedro Grimaldos. The laser can be combined with eye vision problem treatments as long as it is used between reasonable time spans.

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Back to work blues

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MORE than half of Spaniards suffer from depression after their holiday. According to estimates by Spain’s Department of Health Promotion, 65 per cent of the nation suffer and struggle with the back to work routine. In a report it says that workers enjoy “being out of their environment, go to bed later, eat at different times and alter virtually all their habits.” The report adds: “The greater the time they are away from home and work, the harder it is to return to a routine. “People need an average of four to five days to recover, adapt to the new scenario and to overcome a negative attitude.”

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Dreaming in the day may mean insomnia DAYDREAMERS are more likely to be insomniacs. A new study of brain scans of insomniacs have revealed that regions of the brain associated with wandering thoughts do not shut down when the brain is given complex tasks, meaning those who can concentrate more are usually better sleepers than those who daydream. Scientists hope the discovery of variations in brain activity between insomnia sufferers and people without the condition could help them find an effective treatment.

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The alum stone is a natural alternative to daily deodorant MORE people are turning to alternative natural deodorants every day. One of the most famous options is the alum stone, also

known as crystal deodorant. Discovered in Roman times, the alum stone does not contain any toxic chemical substances. It is a natural mineral sulphate

that can be used as deodorant and it is especially recommended for people who have sensitive skin. The alum stone does not cover

Summer indulgence causes weight gain of three kilos THE average Spaniard puts on around three kilos of weight during the summer. That’s according to estimates from Doctor Alber Lecube, Coordinator for the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition. He said the main reason for this is “the abandonment of habits one acquires during the year.” He added: “On holiday you forget and eat and drink more.”

The solution, says Lecube, is that “when summer ends, excesses must be finished and as you return to your work routine better eating habits must also return.” He says there is no quick fix to losing weight which requires effort: “It’s okay to have an unbalanced diet for a couple of days to reduce weight fast, but you need healthy habits, eating less and limiting fat intake.”

ALUM STONE: Natural option. up odours, but rather prevents them by leaving a thin mineral layer on the skin. It can also be used after waxing or shaving due to its soothing properties. A definite advantage of the alum stone is its durability, which makes it a good value beauty product. This stone comes from a magmatic rock of volcanic origin. However, due to the costs of extraction and the rarity of the mineral, it is becoming harder to find. Synthetic alum stones with the same properties are easy to find in supermarkets as well as in natural product shops.

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Healthy alternatives to drinking milk MILK is one of the most nourishing foods available, but lactose intolerant people suffer from unpleasant consequences when they drink it. Finding a milk substitute is easy and supermarkets offer a wide range of possibilities to choose from. The Spanish Vegetarian Union (UVE) has made a list with the best options and their properties. Soy milk leads the list as it is rich in proteins and contains essential fatty acids. Soy milk is cholesterol free so it is a good option to drink any time in the day. Also easy to digest is oat

milk, which comes in second place and is followed by rice milk, which UVE says is refreshing and digestive. Almond and hazelnut milk come in third and fourth positions. They both have a high fibre content that regulates the digestive tract. The list comes to an end with probably the most unknown alternative to milk. Drinks made with quinoa, a cereal originally from South America, have a lot of vitamins and are said to be very digestible. SOY MILK: Probably the best known alternative to milk.

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Escape from the world’s horrors

PENING a newspaper these days can be an angst-inducing exercise. Wars, atrocities, crime and depravity jump out from every page, even the business section is not immune, with further economic doom foretelling of future austerity measures and tax hikes. If you are ready to skip the rest of this article and Ulrica Marshall Along with suicide seek out more lightbombings in Iraq, hearted pieces, bear with Swedish-born Ulrica is a uncontrollable nuclear freelance journalist living in me… emissions in Japan and Mallorca with her family. Her Do you scoff at the debut novel $Expat Wives is even the risk of political available on Amazon and media’s focus on iBooks. conflict on our doorstep To comment on any of celebrities partying the issues raised in Ulrica’s with regards to the border column, go to in St Tropez, Z-listers www.euroweeklynews.com/ with Gibraltar, our anxiety bickering in a house columnists/ulrica-marshall can rise to what ulrica@euroweeklynews.com under surveillance psychologists term ‘fight 24/7 and former teenor flight’ levels. idols behaving badly on stage at Music Nature has provided our bodies with the Awards? ability - or the adrenaline - to reach Perhaps you know more about the family maximum physical potential to stay and dramas of Brad and Angelina or Catherine fight an enemy, or to run faster than a and Michael Douglas than you do about speeding bullet in the opposite direction. those of your cousins, which you think is a Unless you are unfortunate enough to be tragedy, but secretly, you still read about it? in a war-zone, neither reaction is Well, you are not alone and I think doing appropriate these days. So, instead of so may, in fact, be a useful antidote to the being expended, the adrenaline internalises abundance of bad news that otherwise and can ultimately lead to health problems. dominates the media. Cue Miley Cyrus (the artist formerly After all, what can we, as private known as Hannah Montana) cavorting on individuals, do about allegations of stage with an oversized white foam finger chemical attacks on civilians in Syria? and a male pop star; the perfect storm in a Faced with harrowing photographs, we feel teacup. Whether it left you incensed, powerless and fearful for the future, ours irritated or intrigued, it was the talk of the and that of our children. town and media for several days. It made

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further headline news when the satirical newspaper The Onion posted a false first person explanation in the name of CNN’s Managing Editor for her decision to lead with this story ahead of the rather more weighty news available. They primarily blamed the age-old motivator of money for the decision, but in reality, are we not fed up with the horrors of the world? We cannot run from the current state of flux, and it is probably our duty as citizens of the world to stay informed. Sure, you can lobby the government or support Amnesty International, but in the end our impact is minimal. So, until the day that ‘good news’ captures the majority of headlines, our interest in the buffered, relatively unimportant world of reality TV stars and celebrities could be the escapism that we need. Rather than feeling guilty about buying your daily tabloid or weekly gossip magazine, just think about the money you are saving in counselling and, as you fall asleep at night, perhaps include Angelina Jolie in your little list of people to thank for a calm night’s sleep.

Hunt is on for last ten Final fugitives on wanted list sought “YOU may run to Spain, but you have nowhere to hide.” That is the message to the last 10 UK fugitives on a list of most wanted men from a British crime-fighting charity. Crimestoppers and the British Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) are redoubling their efforts following the arrest of the 53rd target in the campaign which identifies individuals on the run in Spain from UK law enforcement agencies. With 53 of the 65 individuals included in the ‘Operation Captura’ campaigns since their launch in October 2006 now arrested, and two having been removed from the list, the hunt is on for the 10 remaining fugitives who include some of the UK’s most dangerous individuals. Many of those arrested are serving lengthy prison sentences for their crimes,

TEN TO GO: Contact Crimestoppers if you recognise any of these faces. which range from drug trafficking to sex crimes, to murder. The latest arrest was that of Darren Kevin

O’Flaherty, who was detained in North Wales whilst celebrating his birthday. The 39-year-old was wanted

for kidnap and robbery offences. O’Flaherty was also wanted over the 2010 murder of Dublin holidaymaker John

O’Neill in Spain. Awareness of the last 10 fugitives is being highlighted across Spain in areas with a large British expatriate community. Roger Critchell, Director of Operations at Crimestoppers, said: “If you call us, no-one will ever know who you are and you will not go to court.” Calls to the Spanish telephone number 900 555 111 are answered in the UK by Crimestoppers’ call agents and a translation service is available upon request. People can also pass on information anonymously via the online Giving Information form on Crimestoppers’ website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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BUY BUY AUCTION SUBASTA SL is a new auction house on the outskirts of Zurgena and is already proving to be very popular. Auctions are held every two weeks on a Saturday starting at 4pm with the next auction on September 21. It is open for viewing three days before the auction on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm with an in-house coffee shop on site providing fresh homemade cakes for just €1. Sam who organises the auctions has 35 years experience in the auction business and offers a very professional service. As a special opening offer, Buy Buy Auction Subasta are providing a free pick up service within a 70km radius. If you are looking to furnish a property the auction has everything for the home from fine art, household goods, dining sets, furniture, garden products, mirrors, pictures, paintings and with lots starting at €1 there are plenty of bargains to be had. The auction house has the lowest commission rate in the area with the

FINE ART: Every three months there is a fine art and antiques sale for valuable items. buyer and seller paying just 10 per cent each way and all money is paid out within three days. It has a high rate of sales with more than 75 per cent of goods sold on the day.

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with particularly valuable items, look out for the advert in the Euro Weekly News for this specialist auction. For people who live some distance away there is the opportunity to browse an online catalogue which is downloadable from the website www.buybuyauctionsubastas.com and there is also a free catalogue for sellers and regular buyers to use. From October the auction room will be open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm where it will be possible to make an offer on any goods not sold in the auction. The auction room is located off the roundabout opposite Materiales Sola between km 7-8 AL 7106 La Concepcion road. All major credit cards accepted, if you have any items you would like to put in the auction and for more information contact Sam 968 006 125 / 681 095 096 or email buybuyauctionsubastas@yahoo.com.

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A RESEARCHER from Leicester University has reportedly found the first recipe for iced chocolate. Dr Kate Loveman found the culinary set of directions in a 1668 manuscript belonging to the Earl of Sandwich. In it, the Earl decided to compile his advice on safe and proper use of chocolate a hundred years before his great-greatgreat-grandson allegedly invented the sandwich. Chocolate in the 17th century was considered a drug and was believed to cause various ailments.

COURGETTE FRIES: A healthier alternative to potato chips now trendy in the UK.

Diners want gourmet fast food in Britain DINERS in Britain are looking for better quality options when eating fast food. According to a study carried out by market analysts Mintel, four out of 10 restaurant goers in Britain crave more than just a burger and fries. The search for quality products and real flavours is a trend, with 13 per cent of consumers saying they have tried innovative gourmet products in fast food, and 61 per cent saying they are willing to try them in the future. Quality and innovation are essential in such a competitive marketplace.

Restaurants offer new healthy alternatives to appeal to consumers and increase their profits. Courgette fries are a good example. This healthy side dish has gained popularity in 2013 and has already replaced last year’s trend, sweet potato chips. On another note, the research carried out by Mintel points out that 47 per cent of restaurant goers in Britain look for dishes they cannot cook at home when eating out. Interestingly enough, these people are nostalgic of traditional home flavours.

A boost in energy BEFORE we know it, the nights will be drawing in and the mornings may be cold and damp. But people can boost their intake of essential minerals and vitamins with: Bananas: A good source of potassium. Lentils: Rich in aminoacids, protein, minerals and vitamins. Oatmeal: A primary energy boosting food. Eggs: Rich in protein, amino acids and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Walnuts: Have a high concentration of omega3 essential fats.

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Pub Millionare for the PUB MILLIONARE on Vera Playa keeps on doing what it does best, and that is providing delicious home-made meals. Situated on the front just a frisbee throw from the beach, the bar has plenty of sunny outside seating as well as a shaded terrace with beach views. With plenty of parking and a quiet road, it is a great spot for children who are well catered for with a special childrenâ€™s menu that includes favourites like fish fingers and lasagne. Open throughout the winter, seven days a week, people come from far and wide to sample the home cooking which Colin and his staff pride themselves on. Any time of the day is a good time to visit, if you are planning a day

PUB MILLIONAIRE: Just a short stroll from the beach front at Vera. at the beach it is a good stop off point for a hearty breakfast. Lunch time is ideal for a snack and there is a huge range of tasty sandwiches and baguettes, such as the

steak and onion rings and cajun chicken baguettes as well as all your favourite breakfast style sandwiches. For the larger appetite the main menu has a lot of home-made meals,

the tempting chicken madras, lasagne and moussaka and also a range of vegetarian options. The desserts are also home-made, the apple crumble and the lumpy bumpy puddings are complemented with home-

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and draught continental lagers as well as Guinness and refreshing Dry Blackthorn Cider. The bar is a pleasant stroll along the promenade from Garrucha and is an easy walk from Las Buganvillas. Food is served from 10am until 10pm during the summer. So next time you fancy some good old FOR SPORT: Five screens show all the action. starting if your team are on TV, Colin can find you the game and also split the screens to show different games at the same time.

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Ramsay and Beckham open new restaurant IT hasn’t even opened yet and already thousands have made reservations for Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham’s new restaurant due to open later this month in London (UK). Within half an hour of their website going live, Union Street Café had tables booked by 1,200 diners, four hours later and that number had doubled. Already there are limited spaces for Friday and Saturday nights throughout October and November. The new eatery is in Borough, just south of the Thames, and has been designed by Russell Sage who also created the interior of Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen.

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DISHWASHER: Can be used to cook at low temperatures.

A revolutionary idea of cooking by dishwasher A DISHWASHER is an insulated box with an engine capable of producing heat. Following this basic idea, Italian food writer Lisa Casali has come up with a revolutionary way of cooking:

dishwasher cooking. Dishwasher cooking is not far different from cooking in the oven, only that it requires the food to be covered. This process is safe as long as the food is put in jars or food

vacuum bags. It is also environmental friendly as dishes will clean while poaching food. Moreover, it saves money as the same electricity and water is used to wash the dishes is used to cook.

MILLIONS of workers in Britain eat the same thing for lunch every day, according to a new study. Researchers looking at the habits of workers found that one in eight kept their lunch the same, with 70 per cent saying they had been eating the same thing for as long as they can remember. Amongst the 2,000 workers questioned, ham sandwiches were the most popular choice for lunch followed by cheese and chicken sandwiches. One fifth have something shop bought and one in 10 eat in the staff canteen. Seven in 10 people said they eat the same thing day after day because ‘it’s easy’.

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Colorado’s enduring links to mother ship Spain

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removed the Dominican, Franciscan and Jesuit priests from Mexico. The brotherhood of ‘Penitentes’ assumed the critical role in keeping the Hispanic traditions alive in those remote areas without clergy. Many theorise that there is a connection between the still existent Penitentes of the San Luis Valley and the 16th century Penitentes of Spain. For example, there are many similarities in the Christmas season processions throughout the Valley and those performed in Sevilla and Granada. Perhaps the most curious tie of the Valley’s direct relationship to Spain has been a recent medical discovery. Doctors at some the area’s medical schools have documented disproportionate levels of breast cancer within the women of the Valley. The genetic mutation that has caused this particular type of virulent breast cancer had previously been found only in Jewish women with a European Mediterranean lineage. Yet all these new patients were Hispanic Catholics of the San Luis Valley. These ontological hard facts have raised some interesting overtures. It is well known that during the Middle Ages, the Jews of Spain were expelled or were forced to convert (becoming ‘conversos’). These exiles went as far as the New World and it is not hard to imagine that many ventured up the Rio Grande to the northern most outpost of the San Luis Valley. Rumours of secret Spanish Jewry have floated around the Valley for years. Locals have long noted that the original Spanish conquistador to the Valley, Juan de Onate (1598), had ‘converso’ relatives and documented conversos in his expedition. Furthermore the Valley is home to some local customs such as sweeping the dust to the centre of the room, covering mirrors while mourning a loved one and the Friday night lighting of candles, all tied to ancient Jewish customs. To be sure, it is not uncommon to see examples of Colonial Spanish architecture or hear Spanish being spoken while visiting the American south-west. Yet one would be hard pressed to find a more direct link between the New World to mother ship Spain than the evidence found in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, USA. These links with the past have proven to be a successful formula for sustained Spanish life in the Valley. That, in and of itself, is a very Spanish attribute.

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HE small pueblos of this valley are quintessentially Spanish; sun-baked plazas, adobe built homes with vines and fruit trees growing in grassless yards, crosses crowning church spires, desolate cemeteries, etc. Even the names of the pueblos remain true to form: Antonito, Conejos, Guadalupe, Monte Vista, San Juan, etc. Are we referring to a remote valley in Andalucia somewhere? In Valencia or Aragon? No, these are the names and descriptions of a remote valley an ocean apart from Spain. This article directs your attention to the San Luis Valley in my home state of Colorado, USA. The Valley is high (2,200-2,500 metres), large, flat, desert-like surrounded on three sides by some of Colorado’s highest peaks (4,400 metres). The headwaters of the mighty Rio Grande are born here. It is the geographical remoteness and the severe terrain that have been most instrumental in shaping the Valley’s unique connection to mother ship Spain and their Iberian roots. Consider the following. Prior to 1821 ‘New Spain’, or what we now know as Mexico, was a domain with direct ties to : The Rio e. ABOVE k li t r e Madrid. The San Luis Valley was s e :D N VALLEY the northern most extreme part SAN JUA of New Spain. It was viewed as a strategic JACK GAIONI buffer zone between marauding Indians and over-zealous Anglo-American frontiersmen. In an effort to colonise this US citizen Jack is remote valley, Madrid made land grants to spending the first years of his politically favoured Spanish families. retirement in Many times these large land grants went Almeria. His to first generation New Spaniards or to articles have been published in Spain absentee citizens still on the Iberian and the US. Peninsula. In most cases, the San Luis remained poor and unproductive due to neglect, isolation, poor soil and continual raids from hostile Indians. Unlike much of Some have even unflatteringly the New World, there was little described New World Spanish as a intermarriage with the indigenous “corrupt and deficient language of the population. poor.” Yet, even though the Valley remained The dialect of the San Luis Valley, sparsely populated, those that did colonise however, has been identified as closely remained directly tied to the Iberian related to the Castilian Spanish of the royal Peninsula. court. Only slight traces of the Mexican The Spanish language of New Spain was elements of speech have been found in (is) generally a mixture of Andalucian, the language which is still spoken in the Galacian, and Portuguese dialects blended Valley today. with indigenous dialects. Linguists have also noted that those

particular Native Americans that have managed to assimilate into the Valley’s communities also use a courtly Castilian accent. It appears the remoteness of the Valley has protected the dialect from Grande. change throughout the centuries. Water in this high desert Valley - it receives less than 10 inches annually - is of paramount importance. Wells, streams, small ponds and underground aquifers do in fact exist but have proven unreliable for sustained agriculture or human usage. Taking direct advantage of the snow run-off from the surrounding mountain ranges, a 400 year old system of ‘acequias’ (from the Spanish/Arabic ‘water-conduit’) is still active in the Valley. Borrowing directly from Spanish-Arabic engineering traditions, taking water directly from its source to farms and pueblos via ditches and gravity chutes, suggests Old World engineering rather than New World applications. The roots of The Third Order of Saint Francis of Amiss go back 800 years in Spain. Members would practice selfflagellation, cross-carrying and other forms of physical torment as penance for their sins. Following Mexico’s independence from Spain (1821), the Catholic Church

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