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European comeback kid?Last year William Hague gave a speech in the House of Commons which ' > Hague had assumed that it would be '

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Peter Mandelson has been described in recent years as the most powerful man in Britain; he created the New Labour Rose and hes had more reinventions than Madonna. David Biggins profiles the most fascinating character in British politics.

Mandelsons MonopolyAs we approach the end of this centurys first decade, Gareth Coventry takes a look at two of the most prominent features of the last ten years; the meteoric rise of the internet and our growing obsession with celebrity culture.

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tabloids; the three months it took Jamaican police to conclude he had not been murdered what had happened. The message is clear; papers.

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EDITORIAL LETTERSDo students who persist in parking on the Earlham Park car park realise how selfish their actions are?By taking spaces meant for genuine users of the park i.e. walkers, dog walkers, runners and families, they are preventing them from enjoying their activities.Because most students do not patronise the cafe in the park, preventing genuine users from being able to park and therefore patronise the cafe means that the young man who runs the cafe is being deprived of his livelihood. Since term started, his takings have dropped significantly and there is a danger that he will only open at weekends. For park users like myself who live alone, the chance to have a meal or coffee with other users will be taken away, meaning that our chance of social interaction for that day will be gone. For some, it may be the only time that they talk to another person all week.May I remind students that the notice at the entrance to the park states that the car park is Strictly for park users only.I appreciate that you need to attend lectures but there is an excellent bus service to UEA and there is the bicycle!I know for a fact that several of you live off Unthank Road (I have been followed on several occasions by students from the car park and down Unthank Rd where they have turned off into the side roads.) so why not bus or even walk! Worse still are the students who drive over from the Village side of the road to the car park and the student who parked in a disabled space and put a note under the windscreen wipers stating that they had broken down and would be back in two hours!Please be more considerate.Sincerely,Pat Gyte (Mrs)

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Its better in the Bahamas is what the commercial promises and yes, I would have to agree. The Bahamas certainly deliver in way of desert island paradises, white sands and a turquoise sea. But it all depends on what you want out of a holiday - and I choose the word holiday because no matter how action packed you make it, no matter how much scuba diving, lobster spearing or water sports you cram in, you do it alongside drinking a plethora of rum, rum punches and Goombay Smashes. There is no escaping the snails pace of life and that is why three weeks here is heavenly for some and stifling for others.

The Bahamas is actually an archipelago of over 700 islands, many of which remain secret from the vast majority of tourists and thus the beautiful beaches are untouched and almost exclusive to the extent that some couples feel entitled to use them as their own private beaches. Contrary to popular belief they are not part of the Caribbean and by no means should be confused with Barbados or Bermuda; they are in fact in the Atlantic Ocean and considered to be part of the West Indies. I spent my holiday in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco.

Vacation in the Bahamas sounds glamorous; you would expect entire American families decked out Ralph Lauren prep style. However, this is not really what I saw - for starters there are no palm trees here. Also, the landscape is surprisingly inhospitable, leaving the Bahamians with no natural resources and a huge dependence on the sea for their livelihood. Fishing is still the main occupation on the smaller islands and there is an abundance

of marine life to be glimpsed even by a less than competent snorkeler.

For me, what made visiting the Bahamas better than visiting other Caribbean islands like Jamaica and Antigua was that we were not staying in a hotel. The 20 foot Boston Whaler named The Boombastic gave us the freedom and independence to see the Bahamas beyond our own small island. The islands are tiny compared to anything at home - the main modes of transport on the island are golf karts. Everyone knows each other and as tourists we felt genuinely welcomed to the country. On top of that everyone is relaxed and the atmosphere is consistently chilled even on the plane over,

the charming yet alarmingly lax pilot gave no concern to safety regulations and carelessly skimmed over the instructions to open the fire exit. It is easy to be lulled into a sense of complete security in this extremely pleasant climate and very easy to forget that the boat you are driving is not part of a Disney ride and that safety precautions must be taken. Yes, the water is known to be very safe, and its so clear you can practically see what you are swimming with, but take the boat out to about eight

metres deep and the radar picks up various shadowy outlines of lengths reaching up to six foot; a reminder that one danger here is a real threat.

And this was our routine for the next couple of weeks: snorkelling, beachcombing, eating, drinking and sleeping. We hunted for sand dollars on the empty white beaches, read trashy novels in hammocks slung between casuarina trees, took the boat out to stranded islands and snorkelled in any spot we liked. There was no TV and no real night life beyond the occasional reggae band or chatting with locals and other visitors at Nippers, the nearest bar. Within a few days we felt part of the community, which was brought home to me one morning as we returned from our first dive to be presented with two filleted barracudas from our next-door neighbours.

So it was with mixed feelings that we learned that Green Turtle Cay is about to change forever. Over the next two years, the island will be developed into a 180-acre golf and spa resort, which will bring much-needed revenue. Most controversial are plans to build a large marina in place of the picturesque harbour. Property prices will soar, and luxury yachts, of the kind already festooning Treasure Cay, will for the first time be able to dock at Green Turtle. The transport links and infrastructure will improve, and so will the average standard of living. And yet this is a classic tale of mixed blessings; with these changes a more relaxed way of life will disappear, causing sadness for some but for others, will completely consolidate the epitaph its better in the Bahamas.

UK: St. IvesTake a leisurely stroll through the ancient cobbled streets of St Ives, meandering between quaint history and culture, and one cannot fail to be mesmerised by the towns /^year 2007, as voted by readers of the Guardian - evokes images of a tacky Cornish holiday resort, overrun by tourists and ruined in high summer. But the reality could not be farther from the truth.

D Peter Lanyon and Sir Terry Frost, it is no surprise that St Ives is primarily renowned for its artwork. The world famous Tate St Ives - opened in 1993 by H.R.H. Prince Charles - stands Porthmeor beach, where surfers, children, locals and holidaymakers / of Barbara Hepworth - the famous

sculptor who lived and worked in the town - where her works have been lovingly preserved and displayed for the public in her very own garden.

Aside from art and culture, which can be found around near enough every corner of the town, there is an done. Why not take a walk down to the delicacies from one of the many wonderful restaurants along the sea front? You could always take a stroll along one of the numerous sandy bays and let the silky white sand glide through your toes while paddling da picnic, set up camp on the small sandy cove of Porthgwidden, and wait for a glimpse of sea life: dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks have all been seen swimming in the bay and its surrounding waters. Whatever you do, there is one thing which is sure; the simple beauty of St Ives will not fail to take your breath away.

Lauren South tells us why the Bahamas is such an amazing place to visit and how some of the islands are being changed forever.

16 TRAVEL concrete.travel@uea.ac.ukTUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2009

Alex May

I want to wake up in the city that never sleeps. New York, New York.

Wise words, Mr Sinatra, wise words. I mean, who wouldnt want to open their eyes in one of the h government dont really take our desire to travel into account when paying student loans into the bank. ^guide you around the Big Apple in

Without being too obvious, The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are both solid places to begin any trip to NYC. As emblems of not just the city, but of the whole of the USA, they add a great deal of majesty to the place. A visit to > > the sense of what it means to be Eof course, the rather extensive

nonchalant of tourists cannot help d^ is rather poor, but the simply awe- D beyond more than make up for any disappointment you may be feeling over mediocre knick-knacks.

If museums and art galleries are your thing then New York will certainly not let you down. The Met, The Guggenheim and MoMA are all world-famous establishments and a day spent browsing them is a day spent browsing some of the most in the world.

Lets not forget shopping! Bloomingdale, Saks and Macys are the Mecca of New York shoppers, yet Brooklyn and Coney Island have some of the quirkiest purchases ^ New York, New York.

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FocSoc needs you! If youd like to see your society or club in Concrete, please email concrete.editorial@uea.ac.ukz &^

Most people only know the Games Society as that bunch of weird geeks with the foam weapons and medieval armour, seen on Sundays around campus. In truth, this is just the most visible face of one of the larger and it the familiar board games everyone fondly remembers from childhood or the

driven madness of Zombie (played overnight, in the ,once a semester), the Games Society probably plays it. Tabletop roleplaying games, including the famed Dungeons and Dragons, make up a games, war games, card games, live games (similar > Z W >ZW one with the foam weapons) all make up elements of the society.

A commonly held Games Society is comprised geeks. Nothing could be further from the truth (except perhaps the geek part), as the revolve around socialising with friends...and running away from zombies. Dont dismiss the more bizarre >ZW their eccentric appearance.

This is a society dedicated to having fun, whether that involves releasing the inner child and playing Monopoly, bludgeoning one another with foam swords, desperately holding EZ&gun or bravely delving into monsters from ravening princesses. Come along to 'Eevery Wednesday in the ,of the fun.

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dh'largest and most successful 'Wthe country. We have a great E Z ' W >DWE^ talk about the world of green

Weve also had the obligatory jaunts to the pub, canvassing sessions around Norwich and weve been working with other as climate change. A trip to the is also on the cards!

The Greens can claim to have some of the most relevant policies for students. E >

tackling environmental issues? If change isnt brought about soon we are going to be the to us by previous governments who lacked the will to tackle the issue with real fervour and

, We are part of a movement championing the value of our planet and the importance of ' our desire for real change, not quo and gradual slide into the

d hGreens or help Adrian beat Charles Clarke at the next contact us at ueagreens@gmail.com, or join our h ' ' and join us, nothing beats the rewards of being green!

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Something for everyoneAlfie Kirk explains to FocSoc that theres more to Games Society than you might think.

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LIFESTYLE 19concrete.lifestyle@uea.ac.ukTUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2009

Confessions of a UEAstudent

I am currently in my last year of university studying History of Art, which means that Im one of many trying to come to terms with the prospect of entering into the real world.

I recently stumbled across an Grazia (this is what Im reading when I should be doing a 23 year old and a 37 year old / agree with the older lady; perhaps outstanding.

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d unpalatable; living at home again, job and wondering what good all those years of studying did. So I say this: it isnt going to be plain sailing, so get as much out of UEA as you can before everything gets that bit more serious.

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Concrete Pub Guide 2009/10Following last issues Confession, Bruce Sigrist went out this week consuming beverages strictly for

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Vicki Wheatland

The concept of food miles is now being widely talked about in the media. Tom Hunt reports

on the successes and challenges of an attempt to produce food closer to home.

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we wondered why the perpetrator couldnt have gone up the road to take chickens being given away for virtually nothing instead.

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The organic myth?It is commonly taken for granted now that buying organic food is better in a number of ways.

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concrete.sport@uea.ac.uk TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2009

CANARIESConcrete investigates Norwichs F.A. Cup first-round opponents, Paulton Rovers.

Chris King charts Jenson Buttons long-awaited ascent to the pinnacle of motorsport.

DARTSConcrete catches up with former darts world champion Andy The Viking Fordham.

KORFBALLBen Frith speaks to the UEA Korfball club president Harry Low.

FORMULA 1

Gunn on target as UEA ease past Loughborough

UEA 1st XI - 2

Loughborough 4th XI - 0

The UEA Mens Football 1st XI eased into the second round of the BUCS Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win against Loughborough 4th XI at Colney Field on Wednesday.

d ' h superiority in a game in which they were never truly troubled. And against a Loughborough side that they will face twice more this season, this the coming months.

/ h the Loughborough defence apart. ' capitalised on disorder amongst the Loughborough defence to slot past

The inability of the opposing defence to clear danger from the when Loughborough failed to clear Z ' stepped up to slot the ball away for his, and UEAs, second.

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d > possessed pace in abundance; however, the touch and end product of their right-winger was certainly

Loughborough, in their increasing hwith ample opportunity to counter-'

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showing followed by a comfortable half showed a balance that will stand the team in good stead for the forthcoming season.

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> round in which each school could submit two teams; the top 16

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The Law team gave a sterling / close match, Development edged out Language in a penalty shoot-out that lasted longer than the game!

d > three goals past the Development

Following the football, Biology

E^ the combined SWP, Art and Music schools.

The next round of the Ziggurat > E the preliminary rounds of the mixed

Ziggurat football: LAW smash three past DEV in finalGeorgina Wade

Lucy BowersBeth Robertson

h t Z Year at last years Union CASAs and already it seems to be an award they ttalent and a convincing pre-season win against the UEA Medics under form for the season ahead.

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