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Issue 48 of the people’s magazine for the Costa del Sol and inland Andalucía
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costa culture
8 Bring on the Dancing horsesby Mike Wilkinson
costa getaways
12 Hemingway’s Rondaby Harvey Mann
costa companies
16 Local Business Spotlight
costa lifestyle
26 Emotional Eating
28 Men’s StuffSharp memory...
30 What Men Want
31 What Women Want
32 Beauty TipsThe humble plait is back...
34 Dominic JamesFitness for kids...
36 Health NewsTake up weighttraining...
costa homes
38 InteriorsScandinavian design
40 Costa Services
46 Obtaining a mortgagein Spain
48 Handy Home Tips
50 Financial News
52 Flowers, Foliage, Fruitby Simon Hill
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54 From Grey to Pink
by Erny Harrison
56 Costa Cuisine
58 Bytes & Pieces
60 Showbiz Whispers /
Movie Review
62 Spiritual Thought
64 Formula 1 Report
68 Auto News
70 Strange But True & Challenge
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to issue 48 of Costa Life Magazine and it’s a big happy birthday to us! As this month is our 5th
anniversary. Yes, believe it or not we have been going now for five years and in July/August will
be celebrating issue number 50 which is again a great milestone for us. We now have over
500,000 copies in print.
Times are tough for everybody at the moment but you just have to keep going and put in the
effort and believe in yourself. Five years in business anywhere is good going but to achieve that
mark here on the Costa del Sol is even more rewarding.
Next month you will see some major changes to our publication that will hopefully move us up a
notch in our professional appearance. It’s time for a revamp and a new look so keep your eyes
peeled in June. Moving on from beginning to distribute in Estepona we will be distributing in
Marbella from next month also. Although times are tough they can also be used to take and
make opportunities for oneself. I believe the tide will turn and Spain will once again be as
popular as ever for Brits looking for a new life abroad. It may not be in the next twelve months
but it will turn around again and we want to be ready when it does. Our online readership is
continuing to grow so don’t forget if you live in areas where we don’t yet distribute you can read
the whole magazine online every month, plus if you subscribe to our newsletter you will get
advanced notice of the magazine being online and get your name entered into our free prize
draw where you could win some great prizes every month.
To find out more visit www.costalifemagazine.com and get with the digital revolution!
The sun is definitely out now although it has been a bit chilly in the evenings still but the weather
is changing everywhere so we can’t complain too much. Our ‘‘Change a Life’’ ball this year is on
the 5th September at the Tamisa Golf Hotel. If you would like to come along for a great night out
then visit our website to find out more info and to reserve your tickets/table. It’s a great chance
to treat yourself and get dressed up to the nines so book your tickets asap.
That’s it from me, keep busy and keep going, enjoy the weather and we will see you in June with
a whole new Costa Life Magazine.
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‘‘Come on Mikey, it’s just a bit o’ fun… only €2… first prize, sixty bucks…
how many goes do you want?’’
Of course, I came out with all the stock excuses: I don’t gamble; I’ve not
got two bucks; I never win anything; how can you call it a sport, anyway…
a little bloke sitting on top of a beautiful horse, whipping the hide off the
poor thing just so that you can win a few quid? That’s just cruel.
On hearing my last comment, a little Welsh girl near the bar piped up.
‘‘It’s not cruel... they love it!’’ she proclaimed. "They’re not stupid
creatures, you know. They all have their own personalities, and they
know exactly what they are doing… racing in the biggest fixture on the
calendar of the Sport of Kings. They’ve been training all year for this one
day; for this long and gruelling display of man and beast in complete
harmony with each other as they battle together in a challenge of
endurance, strength and stamina in the world’s most demanding
steeplechase in the quest to be the lauded victorious amongst their
peers.’’ Or words to that effect.
She went on, ‘‘I know this because I used to work in a stable where I
exercised the race horses, and they just love running. In fact, I used to
ride this one horse that was so competitive that he would get really
annoyed with himself when he didn’t win. It’s in their blood to race; it’s
what they are bred to do. Far from it being cruel, they love it.’’
Well, I couldn’t argue with such a well-constructed argument, could I?
But then, I couldn’t just sit there in silence, sounding defeated, either.
‘‘Ahh….!’’ I retorted, ‘‘I suppose you’re going to tell me that it’s natural
for those big Spanish horses to prance about, dancing like they do and
walking around on their hind legs like some poodle in a circus show,
eh?’’
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‘‘Absolutely,’’ she said. ‘‘They are pure Andalucíans - and it’s really in their
blood. You should write an article about them.’’
So I did.
The modern day Andalucían horse is easily recognisable (among horsey
folks, at least) by its heavy, arched neck and broad chest. It is derived
from very ancient Iberian horses whose similar body shapes are
portrayed in Mesolithic cave paintings found in southern Spain which
date back to as early as 25,000 BC. When the Phoenicians arrived in
Iberia around 2,000 BC and the Greeks in 1,000 BC, the Iberian cavalry
and the Iberian war horse were already without equal. Iberian horses
were mentioned in Homer’s Iliad and again by famed Greek cavalryman,
Xenophon. It was the choice of steed - ridden into that final battle by Kirk
Douglas - which brought about the fall of Athens to the Spartans in 450
BC. They were the backbone of the Iberian cavalry in numerous defeats
of the Romans, especially in the Second Punic War in 201 BC. More than
1,200 years later, William the Conqueror rode an Iberian horse into the
Battle of Hastings in 1066. Now that’s a pedigree if ever there was one.
Throughout the ages, the Andalucían horse has indeed been a formidable
war, battle and cavalry horse. It has well-sprung ribs along with such
strength and stamina that it was reputed to be able to carry a fully
armoured and equipped Spanish soldier for 40 miles in a single day. The
horses were versatile on the battlefield, too. Their powerful hindquarters
and natural balance enabled them to rear up fiercely in front of their
enemies, and even walk towards them on their hind legs, threateningly,
frightening their adversaries into retreat. Their intelligence made them
easy to train; their natural athleticism and responsiveness lent to their
ability and made them far easier to control than other breeds. They could
side-step oncoming attackers with ease and high-step over body-strewn
battlefields - and even manoeuvres like jumping up high and kicking out
with their hind legs would become a powerful weapon in the midst of a
bloody battle. It’s no wonder they were the preferred mount of the
conquerors.
Such was the reputation of the Iberian horse, that when the Moors
invaded Spain they didn’t bother bringing their own mounts with them. In
historical writings, the Moors recorded that they found Iberian horses to
be ‘‘more plentiful, bigger, and better’’ than their own, so they mounted
themselves with Iberian horses and bred them once they had taken over
the country. Iberian horses, in turn, were taken nearly everywhere else in
the world. Through all this, though, they have remained true to type and
are easily recognised as such even today.
Though Andalucíans were ridden as cavalry horses since the time of the
ancient Greeks, they lost favour during the Middle Ages because the
heavily armoured knights of the time required much larger, more solid
animals for battle. For once, the Iberian/Andalucían horse was in
disfavour, and it wasn’t until the advent of firearms in the 1500s - when
a more agile horse became desirable over the cumbersome, slow-moving
heavy breeds - that it was once again used in the military. This new type
of warfare ushered in a new era for the Andalucían horse. It became
known as the ‘royal horse of Europe’ and was present at nearly every
European court. With its regal bearing and sociable, kind, and respectful
temperament, the Andalucían horse was a favourite of European royalty
where it became known as ‘‘The Horse of Kings’’. Many oil paintings and
sculptures depict them being ridden by the rich and famous - the
greatness of the rider being accentuated by the stunning presence of the
mount! The Andalucían also played an integral role in the new, grand
riding academies that were forming throughout Europe, where the art of
dressage and high school riding was born.
They became subjects of praise all over the continent: ‘‘The Andalucían
is the noblest horse in the world, the most beautiful that can be,’’ wrote
the Duke of Newcastle in 1667. ‘‘He is of great spirit and of great courage
and docile; hath the proudest trot and the best action in his trot, the
loftiest gallop, and is the lovingest and gentlest horse, and fittest of all for
a king in his day of triumph.’’
Nowadays, of course, royal households favour far less ostentatious
displays of wealth and, with far fewer invasions and crusades in the area
than there used to be, there is not so much call for the Andalucian’s
skilful mastery of battlefield moves anymore. But take away the enemy
frontline and the horse can still rear up with majesty. Eliminate the
charging aggressor; the horse can still sidestep gracefully. Remove the
bloody fallen bodies from the ground; the
horse still has a beautiful high-
stepping trot. And when you
remove the sound of the
battlefield bugle and replace it
with strains of a Strauss, this rare
and beautiful horse can still
captivate people the world over.
The popularity of the
Andalucían horse is once
again on the rise, and riders
are rediscovering the traits
that made the Andalucían
the most sought after
horse in the world; the
strength, agility, beauty,
intelligence, and docility
bred for centuries into
the Spanish horse - it
is truly in their blood.
Bring on the
dancing horses…
they love it.
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t is all that man’s fault” my wife
said, as I shifted the dust and
sand with the toes of my shoes,
“you have never been the same
since reading his books” her
voice has became muted against a crescendo of
noise, for a brief moment I thought I can hear
the crowds roar, a blinding sun whites out my
vision, holding my hand aloft in salute, I spin
round a full 360 degree’s to accept the peoples
adulation. “That’s it ” my wife says breaking the
spell, “I’ve had enough standing here in this
blazing heat, with you day dreaming about
Hemingway, besides you know I have always
hated Bullfighting”. She continued as we start to
make our way out of the centre of the
magnificent Plaza de Toro’s in Ronda, towards
the cool confines of the Museum.
Ernest Hemingway has a lot to answer for, I had
fallen in love with Africa, after reading his books
“The Green Hills of Africa”(1935) about big
game hunting, and then his book called “The
Snows of Kilimanjaro”, and spent many years
studying, the preservation of African wildlife,
even spending three years on and off in the
mountains of Rwanda with the famed “Gorillas
in the Mist”.
His books “The Sun Also Rises”(1926), “Death
in the Afternoon”(1932) and “For Whom The
Bell Tolls” written in 1940 based on
Hemingway’s experiences during the Spanish
Civil war, drew me like a magnet to Spain where
we have a home, and have a wonderful
relationship that has spanned 26 years.
Ernest Hemingway wrote of Ronda, “There is a
place that is the ideal spot to watch a bullfight
for the first time, I am referring to the town of
Ronda the perfect place to visit with a girlfriend,
or to spend a honeymoon”. This piece of writing
is undated, and when he died at his home in
Ketchum Idaho on July 2nd 1961 by a self-
inflicted shotgun wound, bullfighting was then
mainly acceptable, now it is not so, even by
many Spanish.
Whatever your personal feelings about
bullfighting a visit to Ronda must include the
Bullring and it’s Museum as it is part of the
history of all that is Spain, The Bullring is huge,
said to be the oldest and largest in Spain, it’s
architecture and personality adds to a beauty
that has all the traditions of chivalry and
equestrian arts.
The Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Ronda,
was founded by Phillip 11 in 1572 as part of the
towns defence by teaching the art of
horsemanship, as in Spanish traditions of the
Middle ages, a space in the town was made for
the people to practice their games of skill with
bulls, The fierceness in which the bull attacks
horses and their riders provided the Noblemen
with excitement, as well as the spectators who
gathered to watch the thrilling spectacle.
The Romero’s was one of the earliest families
who would produce three generations, that
emerged during the 18th Century, when
bullfighter on foot, replaced horsemen, of these
Pedro Romero (1754- 1839) became the
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Muhammad Ali of his day by spearing 5,600
bulls without a single scratch in return, his
courage, and personality motivated Spanish
artist Goya to paint his portrait this gave Pedro
respect and a position in Ronda Society.
The increasing importance of bullfighting led
to the Real Maestranza de Caballeria de
Ronda to employ architect Martin de
Aldehuela who had designed and built the
magnificent Puente Nuevo bridge over the
Gorge, to design and build the bullring, after
six years of construction it opened in 1785,
with Pedro Romero displaying his skills at the
premier corrida, built of sandstone with
arches, galleries and cloisters, it’s circular
courtyard bares resemblance to the Palace of
Charles V at the Alhambra. The Bullring is 66
metres in diameter, the sections contain five
rows of seating on two levels that are
supported by 136 Tuscan columns forming 68
arches, the pitched Moorish tiled roof and
elegant interior of the Royal box is
outstanding.
It was the Ordonez family that inaugurated the
costume goyesca bullfights in 1954 to mark
the 2nd centenary of the birth of Pedro
Romero. The beginning of September is the
time when the bullfighters dress using the
costumes, adornments and apparatus typical
of the times of Francisco de Goya.
Here in the Museum there is a collection that
spans the 17th 18th and 19th centuries,
divided into three sections, it explains the
Chivalric order of the Real Maestranza de
Caballeria de Ronda, also the origins and
evolution of the art of bullfighting, a collection
of costumes, art, etchings, engravings and
illustrations.
I have only ever been to one bullfight, many
years ago, and have vowed never to go again,
having been the object of a charge by a bull
elephant and a buffalo in Africa, one can only
wonder about the bravery or lunacy of a
matador facing the charge of an angry bull
weighing several tons.
Away from one masterpiece there are many
others, Ronda old and new straddle the
spectacular 100 metre deep El Tajo gorge of
the Serrania de Ronda, just about one hour
inland from Malaga (105km), a popular
destination for day trips by coach, Ronda was
a capital of a Berber taifa however it fell under
Sevillan rule during the mid 11th century, it
regained a large measure of independence
after the fall of Seville (1248), but despite it’s
thought impregnable position fell again to
Fernando El Catolico in 1485 after the
Governor and his army left to defend Malaga,
thinking that the city was to be attacked by the
Christians.
The Plaza de Espana and the Puente Nuevo
Bridge, which spans the gorge, are an uplifting
sight for anyone that thought beauty and
architecture had parted company. In “For
Whom the Bell Tolls” Hemingway describes
how early in the civil war the fascists of a small
town were gathered together, beaten,
clubbed, as they walked a gauntlet in a Plaza
on top of a cliff, at the end of the line of the
hostile crowd they are thrown dead or alive
over the cliff into the river. This is based on
real events that happened in Ronda however
the people that were killed according to Hugh
Thomas’s authoritative account of the Civil
War was a gang from Malaga, so crooks or
Fascist take your pick, not a pleasant way to
exit the city.
Almost everywhere views are spectacular
(Take plenty of film, or if you are digital take
extra memory cards) the late afternoon tends
to be the time to capture the grandeur and
elegance, just behind the Plaza de Toros is
Paseo de blas Infante, and the shaded leafy
Alameda del Tajo park, here the views will live
in your memory for ever.
In La Ciudad, the Muslim influence still lingers,
although modified over the years, the
character is typical of an old Muslim town.
From the Puente Nuevo head along La
Ciudad’s main street Calle de Arminan, taking
the first street on your left, visit the Casa del
Rey Moro, the house of the Moorish King, built
in the 18th century, said to be over the
remains of a Muslim Palace, this may not be
open to the general
public, but once again
from the terrace gorge
side gardens, before
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climbing down La Mina a stairway from the
Muslim period with it’s 300 steps cut into the
rock that lead down to the river at the bottom
of the gorge, these steps would allow any exit
during an attack on the city, but beware they
can be very wet and slippery, the irony is that
this also provided an entry for the Christian
troops when they over threw Ronda in 1485.
Museo Lara is a wonderful old mansion with
over 2000 exhibits with many items from guns
to tobacco pipes.
The Palacio de Mondragon is said to have
been built for Abomelic, a ruler of Ronda circa
1314, it was re modelled after the Christian
take over and it is said that Fernando and
Isabel lodged here at some time, the ground
floor had three courtyards, and one still
preserves the Islamic character, this one is the
Patio Mudejar, the dome above the main
staircase, will bring tears to your eyes with it’s
beauty that equals Michangelo paintings of
the Cistyn Chapel, pass through a horseshoe
style arch, this also leads to a cliff top garden
with breathtaking views.
Iglesia de Santa Maria La Mayor, just yards
from the Mondragon is a wonderful church,
and stands on the sight of what was Ronda’s
main Muslim mosque, the tower has a
semblance of Islamic origins, just inside the
entrance is an arch with Arabic inscriptions
this indicates the direction of Mecca. The
Church has many architectural differences
started in Gothic style, then changes to
Renaissance style, and finally at the northern
end in Baroque style.
At the Barrio de San Francisco at the most
southern end of La Ciudad, stands the Iglesia
del Espiritu Santo, and a stretch of the old city
walls broken by two city gates the 16th century
Puerta de Carlos V, and the 13th century
Puerta del Almocabar.
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Finally a visit to the Museo Del Bandolero, is a must
for anyone who has an unhealthy interest in a touch
of fisticuffs, the museum is dedicated to banditry
that became part of the Andalusian folklore, as you
may have guessed, when bandits were not being
shot, beaten, garrotted or hanged by the authorities,
the authorities were stabbing each other with the
help of some wicked looking knives on show.
A Day in Ronda is an experience that will stay with
you for many a year, if you were able to make your
stay into a few days then you would really feel that
all the past wonders of this exciting Town had
unfolded every secret.
Master writer, Ernest Hemingway had given me a
literate insight into Spain, it’s history and it’s people,
here, high up in Ronda it all came together to give
me the spiritual feeling of Spain.
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space to business editorial than any
other publication on the coast. It is
important to us to introduce to you
information about our new clients
and remind you on a regular basis
about existing ones. We are a free
magazine and we only exist because
of our clients and we therefore feel
it right to dedicate a section of the
magazine to promoting to you, our
readers, the people, both new and
old, who make Costa Life possible.
If you need to make use of the
services or products promoted in
this section or indeed throughout
this issue please let our clients
know that you have seen them in
Costa Life Magazine.
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Bar Los Arcos &Benavista Bowls Club
Saturday 2nd May with the next at JK’s
snooker hall (behind La Trocha, Coin) on the
evening of Friday 8th May, advance tickets at
5€ are available from the Heart FM Studios
in Alhaurin El Grande or either venue, or on
the door.
UNIQUE LIFESTYLEOOlldd kkiittcchheennss iinn ggoooodd sshhaappee
Sat 18th April saw Unique Lifestyle in
Fuengirola full of clients both old and new
celebrating 20 years of installation of the
first Sonderborg kitchen on the Costa del
Sol.
The old kitchens were still in good shape as
over the last few months they looked for the
winner of the competition to find the oldest
Sonderborg kitchen on the coast. The winner
was Richard Lund-Andersen who was prized
with a free up grade of new hinges and
drawers on his 20 tear old model.
There were also consolation prizes given to
Karen and Preben Christiansen and Helle
Pedersen who both received a gift voucher
for restaurante La hacienda in Las Chapas
valued at 150 each.
A wide selection of tapas and fines wines
was served throughout the day all courtesy
of La Hacienda.
Many of the guests enjoyed an informal chat
with Johnny Petersen, the owner and co
founder of Sonderborg kitchens, who was
there as special guest.
Unique Lifestyle owner Henrik said ‘‘it was a
great day and a pleasure to see so many
satisfied clients from over the last twenty
years and a joy to see that we have really
done a great job over that time on the Costa
del Sol. Here’s to the next twenty years’’.
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LET’S DANCE ROC, NOW ‘JIVING ALLOVER THE COAST’Let’sDanceRoc, the Costa del Sol dance
company now has 25 dance instructors,
teaching ‘Modern Jive’ at 5 venues along the
coast. On Monday you can learn this blend of
Salsa and traditional sixties jiving at the
‘Tropicana Hotel’ in Torremolinos, Tuesday at the
‘Upper Deck’ restaurant in Cancelada,
Wednesday at restaurant ‘Horto Malaga’ in
Torrox Costa, Thursday at the ‘Hotel Artola’ in
Las Chapas and Friday at the ‘Hotel El Goleto’ in
Duquesa. For more details:
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TONI’S FIRST IN CARDS FUENGIROLAJust arrived, a new and exciting range of
cards and gifts for all occasions. Toni has
reduced prices considerably on all products
and now has a stand of cards all priced at
One Euro which is proving very popular. Now
stocking Helium Balloons and a range of
stationary including, Jiffy Bags, Bingo and
Raffle Ticket Books, Chalk Board Pens and
many other general items. The excellent
service of Offex Postal and Passport Service
is also available.
Crafters Corner which has an excellent variety
of everything you need to make your own
cards has also expanded and another Craft
Demonstration will be coming soon.
For further information call Toni on
667799001177112277.
RESIN BOUND SURFACINGRReessiinn bboouunndd ssuurrffaacciinngg uses chippings,
aggregates and a variety of other materials
from stone, quartz, glass and granites, bound
together in specific resins to create a unique
surface for drives, patios, pool surrounds etc.
It can be laid onto a variety of surfaces
including tarmac, concrete, timber and more.
Cheer up that drab driveway or terrace with
this inspiring new product. Showhomes
wanted, call Richard 663366661100334477.
LIVE MUSIC IN ANDALUCIAHitting the live music scene in Andalucia this
coming May is a newly formed band called
‘Coín Box’, a five piece group playing popular
and progressive rock covers from the last
forty years First gigs kick off at Aquamania
(Coin to Cartama Road) on the evening of
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AZTEC HAIR ACADEMYThe students from the Aztec Hair Academy
will be styling the hair of the models at the
forthcoming charity fashion show in aid of
Age Care. The event is to be staged at La
Piscina (Bar/Restrant) which is at The Aztec
Country Club in Riviera del sol. The fashion
show will be on Monday 1st June at 1pm,
tickets are available from the Salon at the
Aztec, La Piscina, Age Cares' new charity
shop at Las Jarales in Calahonda.The
Academy are now enrolling students for
courses beginning in September (limited
places available). For more information web
www.aztechairacademy.com or phone 995522
993399 660099 for an appointment to see the
academy in person.
MERCEDES MARTÍNEZ GARCÍAis a Spanish self employed Economist, with
fluent english and broad experience who
offer as accountant and tax advisor to
companies and self employed. She both work
part-time/hours for her clients or she collect
and deliver the paperwork from Fuengirola to
Marbella - all according to each clients
needs.
She also offer services regarding Resident
and Non Resident Taxes and she can assists
her clients at the Social Security, Tax Office,
Trafico, Town Hall, etc.
Call Mercedes at 660066553333551111 to hear more.
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Bar Los Arcos at Benavista is the perfect family bar and has been the long
term project of Hughie Holgate who has had Los Arcos for 13 years and
has made it one of the most popular family bars in the area. Open every
day from 4pm till late (sometimes very late!) Bar Los Arcos offers the best
facilities for both parents and kids.
Although the bar itself is small it boasts probably the best terraced area
on the coast, not only because of its beautiful decked terrace which gets
the sun all day but also because of the 700 sq metres of play area for the
children. It’s always an issue for parents who like to have a drink but find
it hard to keep the kids entertained for any longer than 20 minutes! Well
have no fear, at Bar Los Arcos they will be kept busy and occupied in the
fantastic children’s play area with swings and slides galore to play on.
In May Hughie is introducing an authentic hot dog and burger stand to the
terrace plus a slush puppies machine so when the kids start wanting
some food you won’t have to find the nearest restaurant, you can feed
them a traditional hot dog or burger in a bun and treat them to a delicious
Slush Puppy. The bar also offers a variety of snacks and light meals.
For the older kids they might fancy their hand at Lawn Bowls in which
case a 30 second walk will see them next door at Benavista Bowls Club
which Hughie took over three years ago and after 3 years hard work and
investment has created one of the best outdoor bowling venues on the
coast. The club boasts over 120 full time members but pay as you play
guests are always welcome. The bowls club is open from 9.30 every day
and stays open till approx 10pm and offers a fantastic day out to any keen
bowler.
The welcoming terraces offer the non bowler great views over the green
whilst enjoying some home made tapas or any of the freshly prepared
snacks and light
meals including
daily specials plus
of course a glass of
your favourite
tipple. From May
the club will be
offering a private
dining experience
via its new 8-10
seater hot plate
table where you
can cook your own food as you like it Alfresco in the new private terrace
area, there is also a serve yourself private bar available. Call for more
details.
The bowling season is from September and new memberships are being
taken now for next season, if you interested please call. From April to
September they still have bowls via the summer league which is a little
more relaxed offering not only bowls but also barbecues, quiz, darts and
dominoes nights. The setting at Bar Los Arcos is really quite stunning and
it is clear to see when you visit that it is enjoyed by all walks of life and all
ages. There is a real family atmosphere especially for the retired folk who
clearly find the club and bar a safe haven where friends can be made and
activities can be had which keeps them healthy and in good company.
The staff are always friendly and provide great service. Try it for yourself
and you will not be disappointed. Call 664488 884422 111111 for info on bowls and
669966 119999 002266 for the bar.
Bar Los Arcos &Benavista Bowls Club
Bar Los Arcos &Benavista Bowls Club
Something for everybody from 8 mths to 80 yrs!
Childrensplay area
Relaxing terraceFamilies welcomeOpen every day
from 4pm
Petanquepractice greenMemberships
availableSnacks, meals,tapas, drinks
Open every dayfrom 10am
Bowls 648 842 111 bar 696 199 026KM 167, Benavista, Estepona 29680
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Choosing a Nursery School can be confusing but make the right choice
and you will give your child a great start! A good setting will help to develop
your child’s social skills, encourage independence allow an opportunity to
form friendships and so increase their confidence.
Consider the physical set-up of the school, staff members and
educational programmes, and ask if they are fully authorised by the
Spanish ministry of education.
Do the rooms look spacious bright and cheerful with natural light and
ventilation? Is there a safe and interesting outdoor play area? Are you
made to feel welcome? Do the children look happy and the staff
interacting with them? Ask if you can sit in and watch for a morning?
Costa Kinder Care is a purpose built bilingual Nursery School where
children's individual happiness, health and safety is taken very seriously
and parent participation is actively encouraged. The Director says ‘‘There
is a very happy atmosphere throughout our school. Parents are invited to
help settle their children into the nursery and this gives them a good
insight into how we work. Our hands on approach to learning encourages
children to use their imagination. As for health and safety our staff are
trained to risk assess, we use specialist cleaning products that have been
fully authorized by the Spanish health authorities, we also voluntarily
contract a laboratory to come and take surface swabs and food samples
to check that our standards remain consistently high. We are always on
the ball as the lab technician turns up without prior warning.’’
What children eat is also a priority and they follow the health authorities’
healthy eating recommendations, giving their children a balanced, low
sugar diet and the parents always know what their children are eating as
they give them a copy of their menu each month.
The introduction of a second language at an early age has also proven to
be very successful at Costa Kinder Care where the children follow a
language immersion approach. Maria José head of languages says ‘‘In
each class we have an equal number of Spanish and English native
teachers. It is amazing how quickly young children in our care acquire a
new language; we have a high ratio of qualified staff to children to ensure
the children are given the best possible head start’’. One of our teachers
is also a qualified child behavioural specialist and offers workshops to
parents on various subjects relating to child development.
Costa Kinder Care are
now taking enrolments
for September 2009.
Costa Kinder Care’s
Summer Club
Our fantastic bilingual
summer club runs from
the 29th June to 14th
August. Every week we
will have a different
exciting theme such as
Treasure Island, The Wild
West, On Safari, Space Travel, to name
but a few. The children will have the
chance to get creative with a wide variety
of interesting manual activities, have fun
with water, have a ball with music and
dancing and have loads of fun together.
What better way to spend the summer?
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A new concept in home furnishing and decoration
Do all furniture stores look the same to you? They did to us and that’s
why we are inviting you to ‘‘El Mundo Del Mimbre’’.
Come and visit us before furnishing your home! You’ll find unique
designs at fantastic prices!
We fell in love with the exquisite works of traditional artisans in Spain
and Indonesia.
We saw them weave their wares slowly and carefully, and we are now
direct importers of their fabulously crafted pieces.
When we opened the doors of our 2.500 m2 display in Benalmadena
Costa, in September 2005, our main priority was to offer our clients
a new concept in furnishing and decoration.
We visualized a home, set in the warmth and light of Andalucia. The
sea, the sun, the mountains and the zest for life inspired us to
choose natural-fibre furniture for our store.
Rattan, banana, abaca, bamboo, teak, etc., all enhance the natural
warmth, beauty and passion of the tropics and your home. We have
furniture for the living room, dining room and bedroom, plus indoor
and outdoor terrace sets which co-exist with originally carved teak
roots that are works of art.
Come and explore the Tropics at ‘‘El Mundo del Mimbre’’, located on
the N340 Urb. Torremuelle, Benalmadena Costa. (We are beneath
the British College) or phone us on 952 566 305 for enquiries and
directions.
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El Paraiso
Country Club Restaurant & Bar
In the centre of the beautiful unspoilt community known as Patio
Alcornocal at Benavista, you will find El Paraiso Country Club Restaurant
& Bar. Established for over 20 years it provides a great local meeting
place, not just for surrounding communities but for everyone looking for
a warm welcome & a quiet relaxing environment away from roadside bars
& beachside cafes.
The communal pool, whilst serving the local residents, is also open to the
public - likewise the Bar & Restaurant facilities.
New owners Roy & Marion Lewendon have refurbished & upgraded to
provide an informal, sociable environment for everyone to meet, have
coffee or a drink with friends or just chill pool-side & enjoy a long, lazy,
lunch.
There is now also a small Lounge Bar with free Wi-Fi.
The new lunchtime menu has the addition of wraps, tasty filled jackets
potatoes and a variety of baguettes plus an 11€ Menu del Dia.
In the evening, the atmosphere changes to an ambience of understated
elegance. There is fine dining in the restaurant every evening, or, in
summer, on the candlelit terrace overlooking the pool. Live, but discreet
entertainment provides a back
drop of ‘easy listening’ music
Friday evening Sunday
lunchtime.
The team at El Paraiso Country
Club is predominantly Spanish
& all front of house are English
speaking. The Manager:
Josema & Chef: Manolo are
long serving and passionate about attention to detail.
Marion & Roy have recently been joined by their youngest son Richard -
taking over the task of administration and his Fiancé Joanne now assists
Bar Manager Michael, so everyone is guaranteed a great Spanish/British
family welcome.
The name El Paraiso Country Club is a long standing tradition &
membership no longer applies. Everyone is welcome so why not pay El
Paraiso Country Club a visit - you will not be disappointed.
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Mijas Diamond & Jewelry Center
celebrates two years on the coastOn the 1st of May Mijas Diamond and Jewelry Center celebrated their
second anniversary as largest centre on the coast for the best quality
diamonds and jewelry and is still offering the finest high quality products
at the best prices. Mijas Diamond and Jewelry Center offers the unique
experience of choosing from the largest collection of loose precious and
semi-precious stones in Andalucia. You can even watch their in-house
jeweler assemble your jewelry to your size and specifications.
Their showroom boasts a varied choice of ready-made jewelry, ear rings,
pendants and rings
with all the different
stones. This includes
diamonds, Tanzanites,
sapphires, rubies and
emeralds all in 18ct
gold. Also, all the
allocated birth-stones
either loose or made
up as ready to wear.
Andy Iglesias and
Lynette Girling are
delighted with the
warm welcome
they have received
from the public at
their jewelers in
one of the most
famous villages on
the coast.
Their new concept
of jewelry at the
best prices has
been well received
and thousands
have already
visited them in the
first two years.
Andy says that Mijas is the most popular village on the coast for tourists
and this was taken into account when choosing the location for the
business which has been a major contributing factor to the overall
success of their two years here.
Andy, Lynette and staff would like to say a big thank you to all their clients
old and new for making Mijas Diamond and Jewelry Center’s two years on
the coast a sparkling success.
Why not treat yourself or a loved one to a visit to Mijas Diamond and
Jewelry Center today.
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‘‘Santa Maria Golf & Country Club’’, as the name suggests, is far more
than a Golf Club. Based around an 18th century ‘‘Cortijo’’ which is
currently the Club House, the grounds boast stunning gardens and fine
leisure facilities including tennis and lawn bowling. ‘‘Santa Maria’’ prides
itself on being one of the friendliest international clubs on the coast and
the existing membership which is currently held to about 350 members
is made up of 14 different nationalities.
Set amidst the unparalleled beauty of the Andalucian countryside, the
course traces the contours of two valleys in which the natural vegetation,
streams and four lakes form natural hazards. The 18 hole course offers
players a challenging game in unparalleled surroundings with views
across the course to the Mediterranean and the oak covered mountains
The course is not long but full of interest and with each hole having its
own character. Many of the tees are elevated and the views from the
10th hole to the 16th are breathtaking on a fine day.
Santa Maria golf is situated in a superb location on the Costa del Sol,
close to the Hotel Don Carlos between Malaga and Marbella. Santa Maria
is not only considered one of the most exquisite golf and country clubs on
the Costa del Sol, but also one of the friendliest. Come and find out why.
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Spanish step by step
We all live here on the Costa del Sol for the sunshine, the sea and the
relaxed lifestyle but whether we work here, study here or even if we are
retired, there always comes a time when we need to communicate with
the locals!
It is such a great achievement to have mastered the language and it
doesn’t have to seem like a mountain you cannot climb! It can be easy
and fun with just a little effort!
Spanish step by step classes are one to one teaching where you will be
taken through the whole language at your own personal pace, whether
you are a beginner or have had previous tuition.
Each one hour lesson is always your own personal time and I am a very
patient and attentive teacher! Don’t forget, I was there once too and I am
living proof that with a little dedication and commitment you will master
one of the most wonderful languages spoken worldwide!
I have lived in Spain for over 17 years and have been teaching Spanish to
people of all ages since 1995. I have hundreds of satisfied students who
like you wanted to learn the lingo but most importantly stepped out and
took the first steps to learn. It can be easy and fun so why not give it a
try?
Is your child struggling at school with the Spanish language? Maybe all
they need is a little extra tuition! If your child is 11 years old or above I
can help! It may only be that extra bit of one to one tuition that is needed.
Testimonials
I have known Amanda for the last 2 months in which time I have had a
lot of fun and good learning.
My Spanish was very limited when we arrived and I thought that as we
are now living in Spain the time had come to get down to some serious
learning. I found the thought daunting as I am not in my twenties or even
my forties, so the learning curve was going to be much more difficult.
Having called various other ‘‘Spanish Teachers’’ from local mags and
local papers, I came across Amanda Wilcox who ran ‘‘Spanish Step by
Step’’ who by far out did any of the others I had spoken to. We met up
at a local coffee house and I instantly liked her and her way of teaching,
and we got started straight away.
I can only say that she is a very
bubbly person and an extremely
good teacher, she doesn’t put any
pressure on you, but is dedicated to
making sure that you learn. I will be
sorry when my course comes to an
end so can truly recommend her to
all who wish to learn Spanish.
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Having Amanda teach my daughter,
Jade Spanish was the best decision I
made.
They seemed to work as a team and
at a pace to suit Jade.
She made the lessons fun and
helped Jade gain in confidence each
week.
After just a few short months - Jade was accepted for Spanish secondary
school, I was delighted!
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I found learning Spanish with Amanda easy because she uses a quick
and easy method. She is also patient with her students. The Spanish
course helped me a lot at school. I also was able to finish the course in
about three months.
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Well it’s been 7 months since we welcomed our first customers to The Boma
and we’re still having a fab time and meeting fantastic people.
As Africans we are very excited that summer is on its way. The Boma’s ideal
setting and awesome balcony encourages you to chill out. There’s nothing
better than enjoying an ice cold drink out in the sunshine with your mates,
in a relaxed & friendly atmosphere.
Our menu is changing slightly from the 1st May. We’ve introduced a few light
bites like baked potato’s and salads……the vegetarians eventually got to us
carnivores! You no longer have to wait until the weekend to enjoy our braai,
we’re braaiing (BBQ) every day from 6pm. Besides our deliciously tender
steak, chicken and pork ribs we have our very own boerewors (SA sausage)
which is also available as a hamburger. Of course, it wouldn’t be a South
African bar without biltong!!
We have started the South African version of ‘Sunday Dinner’……our Sunday
Spit Roasts. Beef or pork served with a creamy potato bake, salad & a fresh
roll.
Our traditional South African dishes are still on the menu. Our potjie, for
instance, is a South African stew (lamb or Beef) slow cooked in an african
cast-iron pot over the coals for about six hours until the meat and vegetables
are tender and full of flavour! The average home potjie pot feeds about 15
people, so when you have a potjie back home you have to invite 15 of your
closest mates around to enjoy the six hour cooking process over a few beers
and a bottle or two of good wine. We also offer traditional Cape Malay
Curries (lamb & chicken) and now vegetable curry ….. yes they got to us
again!
For all of those with a sweet tooth…. desserts have arrived….We don’t think
you’ll get a better lemon meringue anywhere!
Entertainment wise, we have a full music system & show all the major sports
on Sky & Setanta (big Rugby fans!)….British & Irish Lions tour to SA in June
and in Tri-Nations in July - bring it on! We have live entertainment on the first
Saturday of every month and we may increase that to twice a month as
summer progresses, with some themed days (Vodka & vinyl). Keep your
eyes open for details in our future adverts. Of course it wouldn’t be summer
without a few cocktails… come and enjoy our African sunset or Two Oceans
cocktails.
We’ve had a great seven months….. it’s been hard work having all of this fun.
We’d like to say a BIG thank you to all that have made the effort to
circumnavigate all of the road works to support us.
Our opening hours are 1pm ’til late Tuesday to Sunday & if you want to have
a chat please call us on 995522 449911 119944 or email us at tthheebboommaa@@hhoottmmaaiill..ccoomm
Look forward to seeing you at The Boma!
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What are the triggers…Triggers include depression, boredom and force of habit. The chief cause,
however, tends to be stress. When we are under pressure our bodies
produce excess cortisol, which stimulates insulin production. Insulin
causes blood sugar to drop, prompting a dip in the brain’s serotonin
levels. This can make us crave sugar and simple carbohydrates because
they hit our bloodstreams instantly, stimulating a surge of serotonin and
that other feel-good neurotransmitter, dopamine. Studies have shown
that wild animals, when in danger, seek high-fat foods to boost their
energy and agility.
You must reduce stressful lifestyle habits in order to stabilise your
hormones which, in turn,
will banish cravings. This
means getting more than
six hours of sleep every
night; avoiding alcohol; and
steering toward foods rich in
magnesium and omega-3 fatty
acids, which have calming
properties. A recent study
shows that simply
getting out and going
for a walk can curb
cravings. Similar to
comfort foods,
bursts of physical
activity take the
edge off stress by
raising serotonin
levels.
What foods
help…Fibre fills you up. It
breaks down much
more slowly than a
simple carbohydrate,
helping to steady your blood
sugar and keeping you from feeling hungry. Eating a fibre-rich food with a
piece of protein such as cheese is more likely to fill you up. If you are not
used to a lot of fibre, though, concentrated doses can cause bloating.
Learn to tell the difference…There are several differences between emotional hunger and physical
hunger.
>>Emotional hunger comes on suddenly; physical hunger occurs
gradually.
>>When you are eating to fill a void that isn’t related to an empty
stomach, you crave a specific food, such as pizza or ice cream - and only
that food will meet your need. When you eat because you are actually
hungry, you are open to options.
>>Emotional hunger feels as though it needs to be
satisfied instantly with the food you crave; physical
hunger can wait.
>>Even when you are full, if you eat to
satisfy an emotional need, you are
more likely to keep eating. When you
eat because you feel hungry, you
are more likely to stop when you
are full.
>>Emotional eating can leave
behind feelings of guilt; eating
when you are physically
hungry does not.
Learn to
identify if its
true hunger…Is your hunger physical
or emotional? If you
ate just a few hours
ago and don’t have a
rumbling stomach, you
are probably not really
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hungry; therefore, give the
craving a few minutes to pass.
Understand your triggers. For the
next few days, write down what
you eat, how much you eat,
when you eat, how you’re
feeling when you eat, and how
hungry you are. Over time, you
may see patterns emerge that
reveal negative eating
patterns, as well as the triggers
to avoid. Instead of unwrapping a
chocolate bar, take a walk or listen to
music; read or call a friend. Don’t keep
unhealthy foods around. Avoid having an
abundance of high-calorie comfort foods in the house. If you feel hungry
or blue, postpone the shopping trip for a few hours so that these feelings
don't influence your decisions at the supermarket. If you feel the urge to
eat between meals, choose a low-fat, low-calorie food, such as fresh fruit
or vegetables with fat-free dip or unbuttered popcorn. If you are not
getting enough calories to meet your energy needs, you may give in to
emotional eating. Try to eat at regular times and don't skip breakfast.
Include foods from the basic groups in your meals: vegetables and fruits,
as well as low-fat dairy products and lean protein sources. When you fill
up on basics, you are more likely to feel
full for longer.
Exercise regularly and get
adequate rest. Your mood is
more manageable, and
your body can fight stress
when it’s fit and well rested.
If you give in to
emotional eating,
forgive yourself
and start fresh
the next day.
Try to learn from the experience, and make a plan for how you can prevent
it in the future. Focus on the positive changes that you are making in your
eating habits, and give yourself credit for making
changes that ensure better health.
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Fat loss factors…Fat loss factors…Large, infrequent meals tend to promote storage;
consuming smaller, more frequent meals will result in
an increase in metabolism .Also, ingesting a large
amount of carbohydrates before bed spikes insulin and
increases fat storage during sleep. So consuming a
great deal of calories early in the day does not bring
about this problem; rather,
these calories are likely
to be used as energy
to support daily
activities.
Do you ever forget the name of someone you’ve just met? Where you put
those keys? Whether you locked the door on your way out?
Unfortunately, memory loss and aging go hand in hand. From your early
20s, the brain begins losing neurons, and the body starts to make less of
the chemicals that the brain requires to work properly.
Fortunately, there’s a lot that you can do to slow down this process.
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Maintaining a well-balanced diet is not only important for your body, it’s
also essential for your brain and memory. Eating fruits and vegetables
high in antioxidants -- such as berries, oranges, spinach, carrots, broccoli,
tomatoes, and sweet potatoes -- can reduce the risk of stroke by 11%.
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Some people don’t remember anything about the previous night's party
after binge drinking.
Alcohol can interfere with the ability to form new long-term memories,
even after just one or two drinks, so the more you drink, the worse your
memory loss is.
>>EExxeerrcciissee yyoouurr bbooddyy
Working out help your mind,
cardiovascular exercise can help prevent
memory loss. Doctors think that this is
because exercise can improve blood
circulation to the brain and reduce aging-
related loss of brain tissue. Brain scan
studies have demonstrated that the gray
matter of older men who are physically fit is in
better shape than those who didn't exercise.
>>EExxeerrcciissee yyoouurr bbrraaiinn
Giving your mind a workout can literally help your
brain grow. By keeping your brain active, you are
encouraging neuronal brain cells to make new
connections, which allow the cells to communicate with
one another. This can help memory storage and prevent
memory loss.
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MelMel
GibsonGibson
quotes…quotes…‘‘I tell you what really turns
my toes up: love scenes with 68-year-old men and
actresses young enough to be their
granddaughter.’’
‘‘A woman should be home with the children,
building that home and making sure there’s a
secure family atmosphere.’’
‘‘Feminists don’t like me, and I don’t like them.’’
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high powered showers - hair dryers
mens & womens saunas - jacuzzi
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fully equipped gym with both fixed and
free weights
crosstrainers + bikes
treadmills + rowing machines
professional instructor available
only gym open at 8 am
over 56 fitness classes every week
step aerobics, aerobics, yoga, bums & tums,
latest reebok decks
new from Finland “gym stick”
suitable all ages
pilates room with pilates reformer beds
individual spin bike room with 40 bikes
individual aerobics and exercise room
with sprung floor
Goshin Ju Jitsu plus Capoeira
Classes
Facilities
Gymnasium
Purple crew
neck tee with ‘I
heart mixtapes’
retro print
TTooppmmaann
Grey knitted
colour block
polo
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Blue and
white striped
polo shirt
TTooppmmaann
Short-sleeve cotton polo
shirt
BBeenneettttoonn
Denim
trousers
vintage
effect
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Canvas
blue cotton
trainers
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Plaited
belt
Mink and brown
shoes
Gold tripe aviator
sunglasses
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Purple crew neck t-shirt with
picture of Sylvester
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Yellow
flower
studs
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Black croc
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sandal
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Printed bead
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Large tan handbag
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Step out in stStep out in st yle…yle…Hibiscus print shirt dress
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impress…impress…
Romantic
hair pieces…Hippie headbands are so 2008! Summer calls
for pretty, romantic pieces like sweet floral
hair bands and large bright bows which can
be worn to add chic to your party outfit or
give your hair the cool look on the beach this
season.
Celeb beauty tip…To banish fine lines and dead skin
Catherine Zeta Jones creates her
own at-home
scrub: ‘‘I rub a
mixture of
honey and salt
all over my body
to moisturize
and exfoliate.
You wash it off
and your skin is
gorgeous.’’
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Exfoliate for moisture…If you want soft skin before you moisturize, you must exfoliate, if your skin is
dry, tight and flaky, it means that you have dry skin cell build-up on the surface
of the skin. Rather than putting on extra cream, try increasing your exfoliation
with a gentle facial scrub, so that when your cream goes on it hydrates the new
cells rather than the dry cells. Also remember a rich moisturizer will give the
appearance of fewer wrinkles and a better complexion by eliminating the
dryness.
The humble plait is back…Most females will have sported in years gone by the plait, well its back and not your schoolgirl
variety, they’re sultry, stylish and they look fantastic and definitely the style to wear this
summer. After a season of heavily styled hair, the way to wear it now is natural and looking
product-free, the celebrity set is catching on fast. Liv Tyler, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie have all
pioneered their own sexy twist on the traditional French plait, with the hair sectioned at the
front and worn closely around the face to meet at the back.
Top tip…Steam your face with full-fat milk - great
for brightening dry skin and helping clear
impurities from the pores.
Bib necklaces…Statement necklaces get a little bit bolder
with summers flirty bib shapes, Try to pair
the bold bib shape with a relatively simple
and bare neckline to avoid competing
details.
Celebrity skin refreshing tip…Celebrity skincare specialist Ole Henriksen tends to the complexions of everyone from Zellweger
to Charlize Theron in his star-loved L.A. spa. His favorite tip for an instant skin refresher is to brew
up a strong pot of the vitamin-C-rich tea, pour into an ice tray and freeze. Pop out a cube
whenever skin needs a pick-me-up, wrap in a handkerchief and massage across the face to
release the benefits of the herbs and nutrients while countering puffiness.
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These days, more and more kids are following a sedentary lifestyle,
watching hours of TV and playing on computer games. Therefore, it is no
surprise to see that child obesity is at an all-time high. We need to get
kids active at a young age and encourage them to enjoy exercise; this will
give them a better chance of staying active during adulthood.
TThheessee aarree ssoommee rreeaassoonnss wwhhyy kkiiddss sshhoouulldd bbee aaccttiivvee::
� To help the development of healthy muscles and bones.
� To improve fitness levels and health.
� To encourage the enjoyment of exercise for life.
� To control weight.
� To develop teamwork.
Here are some tips for various fitness activities that children may follow
and find enjoyable. Please remember, if your kids see that you lead a
sedentary lifestyle, they will think that it’s the way to live! By becoming
active with your kids and taking part in activities that encourage exercise,
you will be setting a good example. You could even find yourself
becoming fitter and healthier too.
WORKOUT TIPS FOR KIDS� To encourage exercise we must make it as much fun as possible.
� Be clear and precise when describing an exercise. If children don’t
know how to perform an exercise, they will soon lose interest.
� When possible, perform the activities and exercises with them,
encouraging them at the same time.
� Find popular up-to-date music with a fast beat. Choosing music
that kids like will create more of a buzz and make exercise more
fun.
� Change the exercises on a regular basis to give variety.
EXERCISE SESSIONSWWaarrmm uupp
Exercise should start with a suitable warm up. The warm up should be a
gradual increase in intensity, such as starting with a walk and slowly
increasing to a jog. Skipping is also ideal.
Another good warm up is North, South, East, West. To do this, you name
four walls with the direction they face - north, south, east or west - as you
and the children stand in the central position in the room. You shout out
one of the positions, while pointing at the corresponding wall. The kids
have to run to the wall and back, awaiting the next direction you call out.
To add more fun to the equation, try shouting out a position while
pointing at the wrong wall!
An upper body warm up would also be wise if you intend on including
exercises in your session that involve the upper body muscles. Windmills
and Star Jumps can be great to warm up the shoulders and neck
muscles.
THE MAIN SESSIONAny exercise activity you have in mind can now be performed: circuits,
relays, running, football, dodge ball, or any other activity. Remember, it is
important to add variety to your sessions to make them more enjoyable.
Relays are a great way to encourage teamwork. Split the kids into smaller
groups. Upon your call, the first member of the group runs to the other
end of the room (or marked distance) and returns ready for the next
member in the team to do the same. The team that is the quickest, after
all members have
completed the
r e l a y ,
wins. The
great thing
about the
relay is that
we can
incorporate
o t h e r
exercises into
it, such as
balancing work,
strength exercises
or cardiovascular
activities. For example,
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686 55 44 88 www.personaltrainingmarbella.com
the children balance a beanbag on their heads during the first run of the
relay to the wall. Once at wall, they complete 10 press ups (on the knees
to make it easier). On the way back, they dribble a football around some
cones as quickly as possible.
Circuits are another great way of including a variety of exercises and
activities within one session. Set up a dozen or so stations around the
room that relate to a different fitness factor, such as balance, strength
and endurance. You could also include one that encourages teamwork.
The kids can be paired up and have 30-60 seconds per station, and 1-2
minutes rest between each station.
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� Press-ups. Performing press-ups while on your knees can be
easier.
� Shoulder pressing with a light weight.
� Wall jumps. This involves squatting down and jumping forcefully,
while aiming to reach as high a point as possible on a wall.
EEnndduurraannccee
� Star jumps.
� Skipping with a rope.
BBaallaannccee aanndd ccoooorrddiinnaattiioonn
� Walking across a beam (if you have the correct equipment).
� Performing an activity while balancing a beanbag on the head.
� Kicking a ball around evenly spaced cones.
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� Mini relays.
� Throwing to one another. For example, one child has a handful of
beanbags, and another child stands 5 metres away with a
box/container. The child with the beanbags throws one at a time to
the other child, who puts each one in the box/container. This is
repeated until all the beanbags are in the container.
To encourage teamwork, we can also of course, include sporting
activities such as football, netball, basketball, dodge ball, British
bulldogs, and many others.
CCooooll ddoowwnn
As the name suggests, the cool down is the opposite of the warm up. Try
to make the transition from the exercised state back to a normal state by
gradually reducing the intensity of the exercise.
SSuussttaaiinnaabbiilliittyy
Make exercise fun. It is as simple as that. If kids enjoy something, they
will continue with it, reaping the benefits of sustainable long-term
exercise. Do not force them or be pushy about exercise; they would soon
learn to hate it. Speak to them; find out which activities they like and
encourage them. If a child has an interest in a particular sport then give
your support and maybe look for additional sports clubs that offer
specific training for this.
Another important point is to try to teach kids about the importance of
exercise and the reasons for keeping active. The best way to do this is by
making one or two points within each session; children are much more
likely to remember and digest small but
important points.
Hopefully, you have found some
useful tips here, and with any
luck, we can encourage the
younger generation to become
fitter and more active.
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Eat moreEat more
Bananas…Bananas…A quarter of middle-aged women suffer from depression or
anxiety, according to the Mental Health foundation.
Depression is linked to low levels of serotonin, the ‘happy
hormone’.
A serotonin deficiency is often caused by a lack of the
amino acid tryptophan - which the body cannot make
itself.
Dr Caroline Longmore, author of The Serotonin
Secret, believes the best way to stock up on
serotonin is by eating lots of tryptophan-
rich foods such as turkey, cottage
cheese and bananas - and even
plums. She suggests eating
between four to 11 bananas a
week.
As many as 70 per cent of women suffer from
back pain some time in their lives,
according to the British Chiropractic
Association.
If you suffer lower back
pain, your best hope of
treating it comes
through weight-bearing
exercise such as dumb-bells and bar
bells.
A recent American study found a 60 per cent
improvement in pain and function levels for
people with chronic backache who took part in a
16-week exercise programme of resistance
training (compared with just 12 per cent for those
doing aerobic exercise such as jogging or walking
on a treadmill).
Weight training helps strengthen the entire body,
including the abdominal muscles, so providing
better support for the lower back.
Take up weight training…
Top tip…Top tip…Move More - make it a daily challenge to find
ways to move your body. Climb stairs, walk
your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with
friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves
your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a
stress buster.
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Eating oily fishonce a weekslashesprostatecancer risk…Fish oil may protect men against potentially deadly aggressive
prostate cancer, a study suggests. Researchers found that a high
intake of omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish such as herring,
salmon and mackerel, could reduce the risk of developing the
disease by about 60 per cent. It also reversed the effect of an
inherited gene which is known to increase the risk of aggressive
prostate cancer. It found men who ate 'dark' oily fish; rich in omega-
3, one to three times per month had a 36 per cent lower risk of
prostate cancer than those who never ate dark fish. Eating oily fish
more than once a week had an even bigger protective effect, leading
to a 57 per cent reduction in risk.
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Scandinavian design is very often, historically, primarily connected with
furniture and glass; and, of course, some of the biggest names in
design are from Scandinavia. Designers like the Finn, Alvar Aalto; the
Swede, Bruno Mattson; and the Dane, Arne Jacobsen, to name a few,
are all world-famous for their work. Traditionally, the designs are known
for their functionality, practicality and the sophisticated simplification of
form; they are uncomplicated designs. The ideas are often taken from
nature itself. For example; the patterns in frozen ice, the curving shores
of a lake, or the texture of tree bark. Nature is a very important source
of inspiration. We, who come from up north, suffer from very dark, long
winters, so we have to hang on to the light as much as possible.
Combine this with our love for nature, and you have the epitome of
Scandinavian design - light and nature.
To make a design that will last, you have to approach the task very
carefully, thoughtfully and confidently. This careful and thoughtful
approach is central to the remarkable longevity of certain Scandinavian
products. If it is done in the right way, you will have a ‘‘design classic’’.
We have quite a lot of these
‘‘classics’’, such as Alvar Aalto’s three
legged stool in light birch, which is a
very good example of a classic design.
It will never go out of fashion. As you
can see, I am a big fan of Aalto. If you
don’t know who he is, you will probably
know of Bang & Olufsen, the Danish hi-fi
company. Their designs are, I think,
outstanding. They are quite expensive as are
most of the classics but, on the other hand,
they will last for a lifetime.
You may have figured out that I am Swedish, and Sweden is well-known
not only for its design but also for its democracy. The latest trend in
Sweden is something that is called ‘‘democratic design’’, meaning
that it is affordable and accessible to many
not only for a wealthy few.
I take my hat off to IKEA. Their new
approach, working together with new,
young and talented Scandinavian
designers, is not only smart but makes it
possible for everyone to have a piece of
very good, Scandinavian design at
home. I grew up with IKEA. It used to
be a place where you could go to buy
cheap things, but you never told
anybody about it! The furniture from
Ikea, you assumed, would not last
more than one season. On top of
this, there was never the right
amount of screws etc. to assemble
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the furniture. I usually ended up with a hammer, some nails and a
hysterical husband! We used to say, if you want to test your marriage go
to IKEA on a Saturday morning with your small kids, buy yourself a piece
of furniture, go home and try to assemble it. If you succeed in doing this
without divorcing your partner, your marriage is a good one!!
Scandinavian design is much more than just design; you could say that
it is a total concept. The designs, whether they are furniture, fabric,
glass, or something else all have one thing in common - they are very
strict and are characterized by their simplicity. The furniture is nearly
always in light colours. Wood favourites are birch, ash and beech. One
reason for this is that there are plenty of these trees all over
Scandinavia. I, myself, use teak for the furniture I design because that
is the most common wood at Java where we have our workshop. Teak,
in its natural form, is also light coloured; a fact that most of us are not
aware of.
The Scandinavian colour palette relies on basic colours; white, beige,
natural wood tones and light blue. The light blue works very well with the
natural beige and brown shades. This combination is well worth trying.
Just remember that the blue needs to have a faded, ‘‘tired’’ look; it
should not be bright or dark but more like a pastel blue with a hint of
grey.
When it comes to fabric and textures, the natural theme is continued.
Cotton and linen are the most commonly found fabrics in Scandinavian
style interior design. They may be plain or textured and, quite frequently,
you see designs that include stripes and checks - simple and elegant.
Some of the new and young designers are
going back to their roots; they
modernise patterns that were common
100 or more years ago. At that time,
nearly every ‘‘shire’’ had its own, very
typical, pattern.
Glass is also a big thing in
Scandinavia. It’s mostly the
Swedes and the Finns who favour
working with this material.
Places such as Kosta, Orrefors,
Boda och Gustafsberg in
Sweden, and Iittala and Arabia
in Finland produce articles by
young artists and designers
as well as the already well-
known designers such as the
Swedish couple Bertil and
Ulrica Vallien. Placing a
beautiful glass statue in the
light can change a whole
room; it's an eye-catcher -
well worth the investment.
In short, Scandinavian
design is very much about
keeping things simple. The
plethora of Scandinavian
‘‘design classics’’ is
irrefutable proof that well-
designed, well-executed
products can stand the test
of time and remain
impervious to the vagaries of
fashion.
I am going to finish off with a
little test to see
how much you
know about
Sweden other
than the
a c k n o w l e d g e d
dark, cold winters
and beautiful
blonde girls. And,
no, we don’t have
polar bears or naked
girls running around
in the streets!!
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Sweden? The answers, in
order of being most
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see below.
ABBA, IKEA, Volvo, Björn Borg, Sven-
Göran Eriksson.
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ho offers mortgages?Mortgages are available from mostHigh street Spanish banks and saving
banks[Caja] and International lenders inGibraltar.
Most Developers will have a loan scheme inplace on ‘off-plan’ purchases, but you need tobe aware that these are only available oncompletion and will not cover any stagepayments i.e. normally 30% deposit.Resale properties are also sometimes offeredfor sale with a mortgage in place that can beeasily transferred.
What is the cost of arranging amortgage?The cost of a Spanish mortgage varies greatlyfrom lender to lender and also from broker tobroker. Generally you should allow between 2-3% of the purchase price of the property.
Why is it so expensive?The up-front costs on a Spanish loan are muchhigher than in the UK for a number of reasons.
Firstly the Bank itself will charge anarrangement fee ranging from .75% - 2% of theloan depending on the loan to value and thecomplexity. The higher fees are generallycharged for ‘non-status’ lending or bridgingfinance and for a normal mortgage you shouldnot pay more than 1.25%
There is also mortgage tax of 1% of the valueof the loan and 1% of the interest due to beaccrued over the term of the loan e.g. on a loanof €100,000 over 25 years at 3.5% the totalinterest payable is approx. €50,990 makingthe tax payable €1000 + €509.90
As a Spanish mortgage is attached to theproperty and not the owner it has its own titledeed. You will have to pay for the deed to beproduced and also land registry and notaryfees. The cost of this varies from area to areaand on the value of the property.
Valuation fees vary depending on the value ofthe property and the valuation company butstart at about €200 for a small apartment.
Lastly you have the services of a mortgagebroker and again this can vary tremendously.Some charge nothing and just rely on thecommission the banks pay them whilst otherscharge up to 1.5% of the loan. It isrecommended that a broker is used if incomeis hard to prove as they will know which lendersare the most flexible and can save valuabletime.
The break-even point for a Spanish loan asopposed to a UK loan or remortgage isapproximately 5 years, so if you areconsidering paying the loan off in full beforethat time you need to think long and hardabout which way to proceed as it may becheaper to raise the funds at home.
How much can I borrow?As general guide a non resident will be able toborrow 70%-80% of the valuation of a property,whilst residents can borrow up to 100% of thevaluation. The key to obtaining the maximummortgage offer is in achieving the maximumvaluation, which is the job of the Tasador[valuer]. Most Banks will accept valuationsfrom 1 or 2 Tasadors whilst a few employ theirown.
Your income is the other determining factorand the monthly repayments have to becovered by up to 40% of your NET salary, butmost banks will only accept 35%
Land purchase is limited to 60% of valuation bymost lenders, as is lending on ‘Finca Rustica’property.
If you already own land and want to build thenconstruction loans are an option. The bank willlend up to 70% of the projected completedvalue which in most cases will be more thanenough to cover 100% of the build cost.
Which Currency shouldI borrow in?Mortgages are available in most majorcurrencies. You should be aware that if youborrow in a currency that does not have a fixedvalue against the euro, currency fluctuationscould make your borrowing more expensive orless expensive depending on whether yourchosen currency weakens or strengthensagainst the euro.
What Interest rate will I pay?Interest rates again will depend on thecurrency you choose to borrow. Interest ratesfor mortgages in euros are based on theEuropean Inter Bank Overnight Rate, orEURIBOR for short, which has largely takeoverfrom the older MIBOR. The lenders rate will be
a margin over EURIBOR generally EURIBOR+0.75% to 1.5% but individual circumstancescan dictate higher or lower rates. Fixed ratemortgages are available at slightly higherinterest rates. Some lenders offer a lower Startup interest rates for the first year or partinterest only mortgages, ideally suited forfunding new construction.
How often will interest rates bereviewed?Usually once a year, fixed rate mortgages areavailable at higher interest rates.
What is the maximum repaymentperiod?Mostly commonly, 15 or 20 years, but up to35 years can be arranged.
What information will the bankrequire:Banks vary in the amount of information thatthey require, but in general the more you canprovide the easier the loan is to procure. Ideallythe following would be good
If you are employed:Last 3 wage /salary slips.Latest P60.Last 6 months bank statements.Reference letter from your employer confirmingdate of employment, proof of income andposition and prospects within the companyBank reference (The lender may have to applyfor this themselves depending on who youbank with)Some lenders require an experion credit checkto be carried outCopy of passport/residencia.
If you are self employed:Last 2 years tax returns.Copies of accounts for the last 2/3 yearsChartered accountants copy report, confirmingyour annual personal drawings from thecompanyCopy of your passport/residencia6 months personal bank statementsBank reference letter
You will also need:In relation to a specific property, the notasimple from the property registry, offer letter orsales purchase contract.
If you are applying for a construction loan thenyou must provide the Escritura for the land. Theplans stamped by the College of Architects anda 10 year building guarantee.
An NIE number from the local police station,which you or your lawyer can arrange.
You will also need to open a Spanish bankaccount and it is advisable to use the samebank as your mortgage is with.
Obtaining a MortgageIn SpainW
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Motor oil removalfrom concrete…A fresh motor oil stain from concrete is easier to remove than an old stain.
Squirt some liquid dish detergent (preferably one designed for cutting grease)
onto the stain. Add water. Be sure to wet down the area surrounding the stain
as well to prevent oil from spreading during the cleaning process and causing
a secondary stain. Scrub the stain vigorously with a nylon scrub brush (not a
wire brush which can erode or scratch the concrete), adding enough water to
make a rich soapy lather. Rinse with clean water. The soap will emulsify the oil
and lift it out of the concrete, but it may take several attempts to completely
remove all of the oil. Another way to remove motor oil from concrete is to
spread a thick layer of cat litter over the grease to absorb the excess motor oil
on the surface. Allow the litter to sit for a day or two, then sweep it away. Pour
dry concrete over the dried grease spot. Allow the concrete to sit for a day or
two, then sweep away the dirty concrete. Be sure to gather both the cat litter
and the dirty concrete in a bag and dispose of it properly.
Adhesive residue
removal from marble…To remove an adhesive residue from marble, first try sprinkling a little
talcum powder on the sticky area and then rub it away with a dry cloth.
If that doesn’t work, cover the sticky area with vegetable oil. Allow it to sit
for a few minutes to loosen the glue, then scrape off with a dull knife.
Rinse well with water and a grease cutting dish detergent.
Cat Urine Odour…If your home has a cat urine odour, it may be coming from stained areas
on the carpet or furniture. To remove cat urine and cat urine odour, you
may need to give the stained area a good cleaning. Use vinegar to spot
clean pet stains and remove the odour. If the odour or stain persists,
repeat the process. Another option is baking soda, which can be used to
eliminate surface (but not deeply penetrated) odours. Dampen the area
with clean water and then sprinkle baking soda over it. Rub the baking
soda into the soiled area and let it dry; brush or vacuum to remove the
dry material.
Shares in Spanish airline Iberia plunge following its warning of a net loss for 2009Shares in Spanish airline Iberia, which is discussing a tie-up with British Airways, fell 10
percent in Madrid in April following its warning of a net loss for 2009 and a cost-
reduction plan. The stock was off 9.58 percent at 1.51 Euros in a market that was down
0.73 percent. Iberia said it expected to record a net loss for 2009 if the current
‘‘exceptionally difficult’’ market conditions persist. It also approved the outlines of a
cost-reduction plan ‘‘to minimize the adverse impact of the economic crisis.’’ Spanish
media said the airline may unveil a staff reduction plan.
Such a move could complicate its merger with BA, announced last July and which would
create the world’s third-biggest airline by revenue.
The business daily Cinco Dias said the board of Iberia had noted ‘‘a block’’ in the negotiations with the British airline. The Spanish flag carrier
in February announced its 2008 net profit plunged 90 percent to 32 million Euros as the global economic crisis undercut demand. It is to
announce its first quarter results on May 12.
The increase in unemployment in Spain was at the
centre of a meeting in the Moncloa Palace in April
between the Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez
Zapatero, and his three Deputy Prime Ministers,
María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, and the newly
appointed Elena Salgado and Manuel Chaves.
Elena Salgado, the new Minister for the
Economy, went on to meet with the
Minister for Employment, Celestino
Corbacho, again to discuss
unemployment which now affects
3.2 million people in Spain.
Salgado has underlined that the
fight against unemployment is the priority of her
department.
There are reports that the banks are giving mortgage
credits again in Spain, but in many cases this is
because they are now the owners of the flats and
houses confirmed.
Reports indicate there is more flexibility finally
reaching the market, but that this is the reason, and
comes as one of the consequences of the economic
crisis. The banks are also reported to be offering
discounts of up to 30% on some of the properties
which they now own.
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Increase in Unemployment
Ireland & Spain: Property Boom CousinsSpain could be sliding towards harsh budget cuts like
those forced on another former euro zone high-flyer
Ireland. Concern about Ireland’s deficit and exposure to
bank losses pressured its government to slash spending
and hike taxes this month to reassure investors of its
long-term solvency. Although Spain has just launched a
bank restructuring plan, it has nothing like Ireland’s
exposure to bank liabilities nor its dependence on
housing-related revenues. This relatively favourable
position means bond markets are giving Spain more
freedom to spend -- but therein could lie its greatest risk.
Spain’s Socialist government may be given enough fiscal
room to double its debt level and build a double-digit
deficit, then be unable to correct imbalances as growth
fails to rebound. In such a scenario, rating agencies could
turn on Spain and impose the same kind of downgrades
that have hit Dublin, which launched what critics dubbed
‘‘the budget from hell’’. ‘‘You can think of Spain as a slow-
burn situation. If they don’t get the right policies over a
number of years, they’ll get themselves into quite a mess
over public finances,’’ said BNP economist Dominic
Bryant.
Spanish football facing financial
disasterA financial disaster could engulf Spanish professional
football unless action is taken to prevent profligate clubs
slipping deeper into debt, according to the president of top-
flight club Osasuna. Clubs that lack the vast earning power of
Real Madrid and Barcelona have been living beyond their
means for too long and the economic model they use is badly flawed, President
Francisco Izco told Reuters in an interview. ‘‘Unless there is sweeping change
then I predict a genuine financial disaster,’’ Izco said in e-mailed responses.
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There are many fruit trees originating in tropical and subtropical climates that
will grow here. Our region has many microclimates where temperatures and
weather conditions differ greatly within only a few kilometres, allowing gardeners
a wide choice of plants. Feijoa and macadamia are two very good examples.
In addition to its fruit, the FFeeiijjooaa sseelllloowwiiaannaa or pineapple guava gives many
added bonuses. This shrub, or small tree, grows to 4 metres and more if trained
as a single stem. In common with many drought-adapted plants, the leaves are
light green on top and silver below which reduces moisture loss in the hot sun.
It is best to plant feijoa’s away from all-day, direct sun; they are content with
dappled shade. Salt spray that can so often be a problem for coastal gardeners
has little effect on the plants. Gardeners, who plant a feijoa further inland than
Antequera, may find it difficult to harvest fruit as this shrub tolerates a cool
winter, not the scorching heat of summer. The plant, in theory, is self- pollinating,
but if fruit is the main reason for growing this shrub then more than one plant is
recommended, as cross-pollination is more reliable for producing fruit. Feijoa
belongs to the Myrtle family (MMyyrrttaacceeaaee), and it is, therefore, no surprise that its
flowers are stunning. Although I have never tried them, the petals are reputed to
be a tasty addition to salads. In its native South American habitat, birds eat the
petals, and this process can aid pollination; however, bees are the most common
animal pollinator in our region. Pineapple guavas can be found in nurseries
along the Costa, usually trained into a stand ‘lollipop’, just like roses. This
tradition, commonly followed by Spanish growers, can lead to a weak stem,
which could easily result in breakage in an exposed spot or in high winds. In
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commercially, it is harvested by shaking the fruit-laden stems and
collecting the fruit from the ground. A similar method is used in our local
olive groves. A number of named varieties exist but, in my experience,
plants are often simply labelled feijoa.
In contrast to the feijoa, the macadamia nut has become a fashionable
snack. It is the fruit of MMaaccaaddaammiiaa iinntteeggrriiffoolliiaa, a small tree originating
in Australia and is a member of the family Proteaceae. As with many
other species, macadamias are often propagated by grafting onto a
seedling rootstock. Desirable fruiting varieties with good-sized nuts can
be rapidly multiplied this way. The graft union should easily be seen as
a join in the main stem of the plant. Don’t buy ungrafted plants; these
are seedlings that usually give nuts of inferior quality and poor yield.
When a suckering shoot appears below the graft, it is important to cut
this away so that all the plant’s energy is available to the grafted shoot.
The nuts of this tree are almost impossible to crack open (use a screw
vice), but once out of their shells they are delicious. The long wavy-
edged leaves of macadamias are prickly when young and, as a young
shrub, it is a handsome architectural plant that can be used to great
effect among other shrubs. The bright red foliage of the new growth is a
pleasing feature. During early - mid spring, stout racemes of cream and
pink, subtly scented flowers appear. Superficially, these are similar in
appearance to those of the bottlebrush, (Callistemon). After pollination,
round fruits appear that take many months to ripen. When ripe, they fall
to the ground and split open when dry to release the nuts. A good
example of a macadamia tree can be seen in the centre of Málaga, on
the Paseo del Parque. In my own garden, I planted a tree over six years
ago and have had only one nut! I am assured that with better care and
attention - neither of which it gets - it would produce a lot more. This
plant is worth including on your next shopping list for the garden centre,
solely for its spring flowers.
Using shrubs as accents dotted around the garden has long been a
tradition. Gardeners have their favourite plants for this purpose, among
them is the box and the ornamental cypress. These can be expensive
and slow to take shape. A shrub that I use to good effect while saving
money is SSyyzzyyggiiuumm mmyyrrttiiffoolliiaa (formerly Eugenia myrtifolia). This has
small, shiny ovate leaves and responds well to clipping and topiary. In
the genus Syzygium are many species that, as well as being grown for
their foliage, produce flowers and often-edible fruit.
When buying these plants, it is usual to find a named variety (eg.
‘‘Newport’’) that has been selected for both reliable performance and
the colour of its leaves. In the case of S. myrtifolia, the name refers to
its myrtle-like foliage. I have grown a Syzygium in my garden for a
number of years. I have never shaped it by clipping; using secateurs
sparingly keeps it tidy and free from older bare stems. Within this short
time, it has grown vertically from 2 metres to become a 6 metre column
- and all this in heavy clay soil with little irrigation. In early summer, it is
smothered in tiny, myrtle-like cream flowers which are then followed by
small fruits coloured a striking shade of pink. These fruits are edible but
taste insipid. It is interesting to note that a near relative, SS.. aarroommaattiiccuumm,
originating from Indonesia, produces cloves. These are widely used in
cookery, pot-pourri and in the production of oil of cloves.
Only a couple of months ago I was celebrating the end of the drought
that we had lived under for the last five years. The recent rains of April
almost made me want to say ‘‘enough is enough’’! However, we
gardeners cannot afford to be complacent when we are again facing a
long hot summer.
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Fuenta de Piedra Natural Reserve is situated no more than 17 km northof Antequera and is the largest natural lake in the Iberian Peninsula. Thatin itself guarantees a fabulous day out for the family (bring a picnic!), butthe lagoon offers much more. It is home to the largest colony of GreaterFlamingos in Spain, and is only beaten in volume by the Camargue inFrance.
The name flamingo comes from flamma, the Latin for flame; and the birdwas considered to be the living embodiment of the Sun god Ra by theEgyptians.
Each year, thousands of the birds leave Africa to breed in the island in themiddle of the lake, but not until they have been advised by their ‘‘scouts’’.These flamingos form a search party and inspect several possibilities,then report back with their findings. In a way, they decide where thebreeding will take place. Flamingos need shallow water with a high saltcontent; if insufficient rain has fallen, the lake is not suitable.
Until the 1950’s, salt was commercially harvested. Only when theGovernment took over the management of de Fuenta in 1986 were thebirds certain of protection. The first flocks start arriving at the end of
February and continue to do so until early spring. Scouts who start laterin the season may find, to their dismay, that the island is ‘‘fully booked’’;they have to find alternative accommodation, usually in the Guadalhorcemarches.
Any time will make for an interesting trip but personally, I prefer to go inMay when chicks appear alongside their parents, who teach them to fish.The birds feed on algae, insects and shrimps. They are so-called filterfeeders. They fill their beaks with water and food then push out the water,leaving the food behind in tiny hairs on their tongues. At one stage in theirlong history, Ancient Romans considered flamingos’ tongues such adelicacy that they killed them for it.
Both parents take part in the upbringing of their offspring: only one egg,one chick per season, with an incubation period of about 29 days. Thechick is greyish white with a straight beak that will curve when he growsup. The parents feed him with food that is secreted from their glands, notregurgitated, as is so often the case with other birds. To make sure thatfood is available the flamingo has to leave the lake and search for it,sometimes travelling as far as the Guadalhorce marches. They will forageduring the night. Feeding takes place during the first two months. Afterthat, the chick has to learn to feed for himself. To turn from greyish whiteinto a beautiful pink flamingo will take many shrimps and can take up tothree years.
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The fully-grown bird, whose legs are now longer than its body, can reachup to 5 feet in height and has a wingspan of between 24 and 27 cm. Theycan live for up to 20 years in the wild, but can reach the old age of 50 incaptivity.
At the end of the summer, the flamingo will leave the Fuente de Piedra forits migration to other parts of Andalusia such as the Gabo de Gata or theBahia de Cadiz, or Africa. Though not before a team of experts has movedinto the lake to ring, weigh and measure the new flock that was born inthe lagoon.
To see these elegant birds in their thousands, often standing on one footin the water is quite an experience (they move from one leg to the other,literally to take the weight off their foot). To see them fly as one fastmoving pink cloud is unforgettable.
To hear them, though, is a different matter. They are very noisy: from nasalshouting to grunting and growling. However, it keeps the flock togetherand is an essential part in their breeding display.
Flamingos are not the only attraction that Fuente de Piedra has to offer.Attracted by a fresh water canal that runs around the lake, the lagoon isalso home to a wide variety of other weed land birds, such as the black-
winged stilts, red-crested pochards, black-necked grebes, white-headedducks, mallards and many, many more. The lake itself harbours differentspecies of snakes and reptiles; whilst in the olive groves and rolling hillsaround it, rabbits, hares, foxes and badgers can be found in abundance.
About 60 km. from Málaga and 17 km from Antequera, Fuente de Piedrais easy to reach. From Málaga take the A45 and then the A92 towardsSeville. Take the exit Fuente de Piedra and go straight through the villageto the Visitors Centre. It is open from 10 in the morning, closes aroundlunch time (14.00) and opens again at around 6 in the evening. OnMondays, the Centre is closed.
Interesting walks are within easy reach, and watching the birds from theMirador de Cerro de Palo and along the Cendro de la Vicaria is delightful.
Guided tours are available, but depend on the season and numbers. It isbest to telephone (952 111 715) to find out about availability and times.
Accommodation in and around the Fuente includes a hotel, bed andbreakfast places, wooden cabins for hire (with plenty of hot water!) at verydecent prices, a camping site and swimming pool. Hotel accommodationin various categories is available in Antequera, a twenty minutes driveaway.
classic salad - insalataCaprese - is made withslices of mozzarella andripe tomatoes drizzledwith extra virgin olive oil and scattered with torn basil leaves and a littlesalt.
Mozzarella is sold in rounds about the size of a small fist. Because it hasno rind it’s packed in plastic bags, surrounded by water to keep it fresh.You’re more likely to find buffalo mozzarella from good delis or cheeseshops and also look out for small mozzarella balls called ‘bocconcini’which are sold in tubs.
RocketThis peppery green leaf is used in salads and as a vegetable. It’s knownas arugula in the US. The leaves have a slightly bitter, peppery flavourand are best gathered when they’re young. Rocket is a rich source ofiron as well as vitamins A and C. It makes a delicious addition to saladsbut can also be used to make soups and rocket pesto. A bed of rocket isa good base for serving grilled poultry or fish.
GRILLED SPICEY PRAWN SALADAllow at least 6 prawns per person if serving with other salads, more ifserving just the one salad.
Peel the prawns, just leaving the tail-end of the shells on.
Brush each prawn with Thai red curry paste, keep cool in fridge untilready to cook.
Arrange salad leaves (a mixed bag would be perfect), on a platter withtomato wedges, and finely sliced onions.
Simply Cook the prawns in a griddle pan or on the barbeque for 3minutes each side, then serve on top of the salad!
BON APPETITE!
MozzarellaAn Italian fresh or unripened cheesetraditionally made from water buffalo’smilk (Mozzarella di Bufala) around theNaples area.
Mozzarella is now also made predominantly from cows’ milk and is madeall over Italy as well as in other countries, including the UK (where someproducers are making mozzarella from water buffalo milk). It’s a firm butcreamy cheese that tastes like fresh milk with a slightly sour edge to it.It melts well and has a unique stretchiness, making it the classic pizzatopping cheese.
It’s too soft to grate but cut thin slices and layer them in pasta bakes orput a slice on top of pieces of meat or chicken before grilling them. Italy’s
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AND MANGO SALADThis is a delightfully light and fresh salad, with ahint of chilli in the dressing, giving a greatcontrast of tastes and colours.
SWEET CHILLI AND BASIL DRESSING5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce6 chopped basil leaves2 table spoons fresh lime or lemon juice
INGREDIENTS2 ripe mangoes, sliced
12 slices of Serrano ham
3 x 125g Mozzarella balls
100g packet Rocket
Fresh basil for garnish
PreparationSimply, slice the Mozzarella, and arrange around the
edgeof a large platter, with twists of Serrano, and then add
the slices of mango, place piles of rocket in the centre.
Drizzle the dressing on just befote serving.
As the temperature rises cooking evolves into amore relaxed affair, when the less time spent inthe kitchen, the better!
These salad platters are perfect for sharing withfriends for lunch, or a peaceful supper.
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So you have just bought a new computer but what do you do with your oldone? Before you decide, take a few minutes to look at my guide it mayhelp you decide what to do with your old computer.
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22.. UUppggrraaddee iittAnother option is to extend its life with a few well-chosen upgrades. Adda larger-capacity hard disk, some extra memory, and a new operatingsystem, and you might be surprised at how fast that old computer can be.
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Hardware upgrades typically make the most sense as a few well chosenupgrades can breathe new life into that old computer. After you'veupgraded the hardware on the computer, you can improve itsperformance by upgrading the operating system.
33.. GGiivvee iitt aawwaayyIf you don't have anyone in mind, giving a computer away might not be aseasy as it sounds, especially if your computer is more than three or fouryears old. Check with charities to find out if they have any minimumrequirements for accepting computers.
If the computer includes any software, the charity will want physicalcopies of the software licenses along with your signed agreement totransfer those licenses.
44.. RReeccyyccllee iittIf after everything your old computer has finally reached the end of theroad, don't just throw it in the rubbish. Some components are toxic.
Some computermanufacturers takeold computersregardless of whomanufactured them.These manufacturerstypically send oldcomputers to a firmthat disassembles thecomputers and
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Whatever you decide
delete your old data …
completelyThe hard disk in an old computer willbe full of personal data, financialdetails, emails, photos etc. Data has a way of hiding on your computer.Traces of passwords and other information can be saved in temporaryfiles on the hard disk. If you wipe out the contents of the folders whereyou normally store data, you might overlook these hidden files. And evenwhen you delete a file from your hard disk, it doesn’t really go away. Bitsof data remain on the hard disk until they’re overwritten by other data.This data can be recovered by anyone who knows what they’re doing.
Wherever you buy your new computer get a qualifiedtechnician to transfer your data to your newcomputer and clean the data fromyour old one. Keep yourpersonal data personal. Ifyou want advice aboutupgrading your oldcomputer, data transfer orcleaning your old data emailme.
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What to do with an old computer?
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Help topics have matured over the years and are mostly addedbecause of the questions users have asked in the past. Topics arebased on common questions and problems. This is why Help topictitles often ask the question you are likely asking or the problemyou’re trying to solve.
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War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusualas any mans life can be., Benjamin Button is a grand tale of a not-so-ordinaryman and the people and places he discovers along the way, the loves hefinds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time.
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births a human boy, Viktor resists the urge to kill it, instead naming himLucian and keeping him as a pet. Lucian, in retaliation, leads a Lycanslave revolt, resulting in an all-out assault on Viktor’s kingdom.
>> DefianceDDaanniieell CCrraaiigg,, LLiieevv SScchhrreeiibbeerr,, JJaammiiee BBeellll,, GGeeoorrggee MMaaccKKaayy,, MMiiaa WWaassiikkoowwsskkaaDEFIANCE is a different kind of World War II movie, one that looks at the Holocaustfrom a unique angle--telling the true story of a groupof Jews in Eastern Europe who fought back. On therun from the Germans and the local police, the threeRussian Bielski brothers hide out deep in the forest.Their numbers swell as more and more refugeesjoin them, coming together to form a communitywhile also patrolling with guns and shooting theenemy to stay alive. As food grows scarce, diseasesincrease, and the Nazis become determined to findand kill them, they struggle to survive, battling backwhen necessary, including taking up arms.
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focus. ’The children have a lot of responsibilities from a very young age,’ says a source. The school is particularly strict aboutnutrition, demanding a low-carb, low-sodium and low-sugar organic diet.
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adoption. Angelina, 33, took time off from the set of her latest film, Salt, to travel to Manila with the intention ofadding to her rainbow family. The Pitt-Jolie’s private plane landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Brad and Ange flew
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The Costa del Sol is probably more famous for Flamenco music anddance, or even karaoke, than it is for original music in a Rock genre. That,however, may be about to change, with the recent release by Mijas-basedalternative band Rosbushka of their innovative first CD ‘TV is all youneed’.
The disc has been aired on Spanish national Radio 3’s evening rockchannel, and favourably reviewed in the Mijas Semanal newspaper, anda recent issue by the much respected monthly rock review magazineMondo Sonoro, described it as ‘a truly special work’. The band hasappeared several times on Channel 3.40 TV, on Radio Mijas, and atmany local venues, most regularly at Bar la Malaguena in Plaza de laPaz, Mijas Pueblo, which the band regards as ‘home turf’, thanks to theunwavering support given by Punam and Daniel. Whenever Rosbushkafeel the need to perform, Punam and Dani have always responded verypositively, because they have great faith in the music.
The present line-up of the band is truly multi-national, featuring a vocalistfrom Holland (Yves Bosch), Spanish bass player (Lazaro Leiva), guitaristsfrom Venezuela and England (Juan Carlos Bolivar and Dennis Wilburn),and another Venezuelan (Marcos Hostos) on drums (although thedrumming on the album is by Stu McKenzie, who has now reluctantlyreturned to live in his native Scotland). Please understand though thatthis is by no means a band of young pretenders, as the ages of themembers range from a youngest of 32 years (El Nino, Juan Carlos) to 56years (El Veterano, Dennis), and the quality of the playing reflects theskills honed by the individuals over more than a century of combinedmusical experience, both performing and composing.
The band’s style is far from easy to categorise, as it reflects a widevariety of influences from the past 50 years of music, including Rock,Blues, and Punk, but not heavy, metal, or synthesiser. Band memberswould cite influences as varied as The Doors, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix,The Smashing Pumpkins, Jim Croce, and Kurt Cobain. The 12 tracks onthe album explore many different topics, including love lost and found(you could have guessed that!), sociological dysfunction, religion, and‘Living in a little town in the sun’ (Mijas Pueblo) to name a few.
There is something on the disc for all tastes, and positive reactions havecome from people of disparate ages - literally teenagers to pensioners.Whilst working in varied styles, the composers' focus on melodic linesand strong lyrical content. Each song tells a distinct story, and reflects,perhaps, the emotions we all feel - hope, joy, the urgency of living fortoday, the depression and despair of ‘what is it all about?’, the drugs
(whether medicinal or recreational), sympathy for others’ situations,religious intolerance, and desperation, but ultimately the confidence thatlife surely means more than just a number of years strung together.Perhaps I shouldn’t mention the murderous, thieving, lesbian couplefeatured in the track ‘Heaven’, inspired by Peter Jackson’s film ‘HeavenlyCreatures’.
If you would like to sample a taste the music, Rosbushka has twomyspace entries, at www.myspace.com/rosbushka, andwww.myspace.com/rosbushkamusic. Please take a little time out tolisten to it, then get yourself down to the fnac store in Malaga Plaza, orCandilejas, C/Santa Lucia 9 (both in Malaga). Alternatively, take a dayout in Mijas Pueblo, and call at eñe mijas, Avenida del Compas, orAmapola, Plaza de la Farola (both in Mijas Pueblo) and get your hands ona copy for only 7 Euros. I don’t think you’ll regret it.
The band are in the process of writing and recording new songs for futurerelease, as well as preparing for up-coming concerts in May and June, InMalaga and in Mijas Pueblo, which will also include some of the newmaterial. Concert dates and venues can be found atwww.rosbushka.com.
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QualifyingQualifying showed the Brawn team rise to the top in all three sessions.Red Bull, Williams and Toyota all improved at the expense of Ferrari andMcLaren. Lewis Hamilton had drive train problems and did not take partin the final session but had qualified 13th. This was taken away when theteam fitted a new gearbox and therefore Lewis had to start from the backof the grid. Ferrari was only able to make 6th and 7th (as a result of theexclusion of Toyota for rear wing infringements) Both Toyota cars startedfrom the pit lane.
RACE - THE BRAWN SUPREMACY (sadly not my words!!)Brawn GP takes dramatic one-two victory in Melbourne with the big gunsnowhere to be seen. Button led from pole as Barrichello’s car activated
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its anti-stall device, and the Brazilian was then involved in a first-cornerclash with Nick Heidfeld, Mark Webber, Adrian Sutil and HeikkiKovalainen. Button streaked away from Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull,Robert Kubica’s BMW Sauber, Nico Rosberg’s Williams and the Ferrarisof Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen. The race all changed on Lap 19when Kazuki Nakajima crashed his Williams heavily, bringing out thesafety car until the end of the 24th lap. By then Button’s lead wasreduced to nothing, and began to struggle to generate heat in his tyres.He was able to open a gap to Vettel again. As the Ferraris faded, Kubicafound his BMW Sauber getting better and better on the harder tyre andgradually began to put Vettel, on the softer option tyre, under seriouspressure in the closing stages. Going into turn three on the 55th lap - withthree left to run, Kubica got alongside Vettel and they touched. Bothspun, but continued. But not for long. Vettel had lost his front wing andcrashed heavily just as Kubica, further down the road, did the same thing.Out came the safety car again. This had promoted Barrichello back to thesecond place, despite his first-lap incident and a later touch withRaikkonen which damaged his Brawn's front wing. As the race finishedunder the safety car, he admitted that he had never expected a one-twoafter all his dramas. Jarno Trulli started from the pit lane after Toyota’srear wing infringement on Saturday, but hauled through to take the finalpodium finish, Lewis Hamilton, with a very determined drive brought avaluable fourth place for McLaren. The world champion was briefly thirdin the dying stages after Trulli ran off track behind the safety car.
The Italian subsequently retook the place - but an infringement promptedstewards to subsequently add 25s to Lewis’s race time, later droppinghim to 12th. In the second Toyota Timo Glock came home fifth. TheGerman survived a spin while battling from his own pit lane start, when
he and Fernando Alonso tangled. The Spaniard brought his Renault homesixth, while seventh place came as a disappointment to Rosberg. TheGerman was running fourth with six laps to go and had set fastest lap, buthad used up his Bridgestone option tyres and was simply in no positionto defend the place. By the finish he had rookie Sebastien chasing him.Buemi scored a point for eighth place on his debut. Neither of the Ferrarisfinished. Both struggled with tyre wear, and Massa suffered a mechanicalproblem. Raikkonen spun and later retired. Other retirements werePiquet, Nakajima and Kovalainen.
Button’s great victory however marked the 200th for a British driver.
POST RACE INCIDENTPost race Lewis was asked to give false information to the steward’senquiry which resulted in Lewis being disqualified from the Australian GP.Subsequently race engineer Dave Ryan has been suspended fromMcLaren. There may be further repercussions following this in the weeksto come.McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton has publically apologized for the events thatculminated in his disqualification from last weekend’s Australian GrandPrix. Speaking to the media in Malaysia on Friday, Hamilton said sorry tothe Melbourne stewards and his fans for what he described as a ‘hugemistake’. He finished the season-opener in fourth, but was handed thirdat a post-race hearing, after Toyota’s Jarno Trulli was penalized forpassing his McLaren under the safety car. A second inquiry in Sepang,however, heard fresh evidence that showed that McLaren sportingdirector Dave Ryan and Hamilton had ‘deliberately misled’ the stewardsby denying the British driver had been told to move aside to allow Trulli topass.
‘‘In Melbourne, I had a great race,’’ said the reigning world champion. ‘‘Assoon as I got out of the car I had the television interviews at the back ofthe garage, and straight away I gave them a good account of whathappened during the race. Straight after that we were requested by thestewards, and while waiting I was instructed by my team manager towithhold information, and that is what I did’’. While Hamilton wasexcluded from the race results, Ryan has been suspended by McLarenand sent home to the United Kingdom. It is understood a decision on hisfuture won’t be made until after this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix.
APPOLOGY ‘‘I sincerely apologize to the stewards for wasting theirtime. I’d like to say sorry to all my fans that have believed in me, and havesupported me for years. I am not a liar or a dishonest person. I am a teamplayer. Every time I have been informed to do somethingI have done it. This time I realize it was a huge mistake.I am learning from it. It has taken a huge toll on me.’’ >>
MALASIAN GPQUALIFYING AND RACEIn the end it all boiled down to a scrap between Brawn and Toyota for poleposition in Sepang on Saturday, with Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel keepingthem honest. The big surprise, however, was the relative lack of pace ofFerrari, even with their KERS on the long straights, and Felipe Massafailing to get through Q1. Ferrari struggled throughout qualifying, andmade a major error with Massa in Q1 when they thought he had doneenough to get through and then found that he had been bumped.Raikkonen reported that the F60 was not lacking in any one particulararea, but just lacked grip.
The decision to run the race as late as 5pm local time was taken sometime ago but is seems to me that at this time of the year in that area rainis predictable. In fact I am told you can set your watch by it. It rained forGP2 on Saturday so rain would definitely affect Sunday’s MalaysianGrand Prix. Nobody however expected it to play such a key role in a racethat was full of excitement. The management of pit stops and tyre choiceproved crucial as conditions changed. Brawn GP’s Jenson Button wonamid much confusion as the race was red flagged after 32 laps. Jensonwas leading when the rain finally came on lap 22. He had already usedtwo sets of soft compound tyres but came in again to change to wets. Heresumed still in the lead. By this time Toyota's Timo Glock was going onintermediates after his stop on Lap 22 and it became clear that this wasthe tyre to be on. Button swept back in again on Lap 29 for inters, andgrabbed the lead back from Glock as the Toyota dived in at the end of Lap30, this time for wets. The conditions had changed again, so in cameButton for a third time on lap 31 to go back to the deeply grooved rubber.He resumed in the lead again as Glock battled with BMW Sauber’s NickHeidfeld for second place, and that was when race director CharlieWhiting decided that it was time for the safety car. A lap later, out wentthe red flag. It rained and confusion reigned. Up to that point, theMalaysian Grand Prix had been exciting and unpredictable in thechanging conditions.
Button was not quick off the line but the Williams’ of Nico Rosberg waselectric and streaked by. What a start. Button tried the outside into TurnOne but lost out. Jarno Trulli also took advantage of the situation. TheRenault of Fernando Alonso got in on the act briefly, but Jenson snatchedback third before the lap was over.
When Raikkonen pitted on lap18 they put him on wets much too early,and it proved a disastrous decision as he lapped 21s slower than Button.Further back, team mate Felipe Massa struggled with Hamilton as theworld champion lost out in fights with the Red Bulls of Webber andSebastian Vettel.
Both Ferrari and McLaren have had particularly bad starts to this seasonbut let’s not forget that the diffuser issue is still to be resolved. On the22nd lap as the rain came, followed by thunder and lightning, the pit lanelit up when most cars slithered in to change tyre’s once again. By lap 25things had stabilized a little as the drivers splashed their way around, andparts of the track became less wet than others. Button was still leading.But conditions were still so tricky that many decided to change to inters,only to find, as Button did, that wets were the answer after all. When thered flag came out on lap 32, the order read:
Button, Glock, Heidfeld, Trulli, Barrichello, Hamilton, Rosberg, Webber,Massa, Bourdais, Alonso, Nakajima, Piquet, Raikkonen, Sutil, Vettel,Buemi and Fisichella.
Once all the cars had returned to the starting grid under the safety car,Webber, as chairman of the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers Association)consulted with all the drivers to decide if the race should continue. He gotvery mixed results with some drivers agreeing if the rain eases off then arestart will be ok but others said simply NO. Ultimately the stewards wereto make the decision based firstly on safety followed by commercialreasons. The fans expected to see an hour and a half race but it seemedunlikely that this was to happen. So the guessing began. Would theyrestart the race? If not, when would they backdate the results? At 18.52the race directors finally called it off. Button had won, it was just a matterof deciding how far they would go back to decide the order behind him. Inthe end, lap 31 was the agreed final lap giving a race finishing order of: Button, Heidfeld, Glock; Trulli, Barrichello, Webber, Hamilton and Rosbergas the points scorers.
The race, by the time it was stopped had gone past 50 % of the race butnot 75 %, and therefore half points were to be awarded.
The FIA International Court of AppealThe FIA has rejected protests against the diffusers used by the Brawn,Toyota and Williams teams, after concluding that their ‘double decker’designs comply with the 2009 regulations. Lets see what happens inChina!
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DRIVERS STANDINGS CONSTRUCTORS STANDINGS1 JENSEN BUTTON 15 BRAWN-MERCEDES 252 RUBENS BARRICHELLO 10 TOYOTA 16.53 JARNO TRULLI 8.5 BMW - SUABER 44 TIMO GLOCK 8 RENAULT 45 NICK HEIDFELD 4 WILLIAMS - TOYOTA 3.56 FERNANDO ALONSO 4 TORRO ROSSO-FERRARI 37 NICO ROSBERG 3.5 RED BULL-RENAULT 1.58 SEBASTIAN BUEMI 2 McLAREN-MERCEDES 1
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Spanish show debuts for sizzling SEAT duoIbiza FR to debut with new Leon Cupra.The heat is on at SEAT. Bosses at the Spanish firm have announced they will unveil fieryperformance versions of the Ibiza super mini and Leon hatch at this month’s BarcelonaMotor Show.
The new Ibiza FR gets a 1.4-litre turbo and supercharged TSI engine. This has 148bhp,so the car should show rival warm hatches a clean pair of heels, although emissions andfuel economy have also been improved.
A familiar seven-speed DSG gearbox is also on the cards, as is SEAT’s XDS system, whichreins in wheel spin and improves grip. The FR features a new set of bumpers, honeycombgrille, 17-inch alloys and twin tailpipes.
Joining it on the stands will be the Leon Cupra. This retains the outgoing car’s 238bhp2.0-litre TSI, but gets a new look for 2009. The sporty exterior has honeycomb cooling
vents, 18-inch alloys and bulgingarches, as well as a polished steeloval tailpipe.
Expect the Ibiza FR in showroomsfrom September, with a starting priceunder 15,000 euros The Leon is duein July, and will cost around 21,000euros.
Meet MINI’s SpeedsterEye-catching two-seater drop-top is set to be firm’s fastest, most daring model to date -and it will go head-to-head with Mazda MX-5 and Honda CRZ.
Feast your eyes on the fastest and mostdesirable MINI ever! This is the Speedster- a head-turning two-seater drop-top thatwill combine dramatic looks with sizzlingperformance.
Rumours have been circulating for anumber of years about the Speedster,
which will rival the next-generation Mazda MX-5, as well as Honda’s upcoming CRZ. Butit appears bosses at MINI's parent company BMW have finally plucked up the courage tomake the firm's first genuine sports car a reality.
Distinctive roll hoops, a lower and wider stance and oversized wheel arches make up thecar’s classic roadster proportions. But the split front grille, familiar bonnet scoop andchrome-rimmed tail-lights, as well as the twin central exhausts, ensure it's unmistakablya MINI.
A premium of £2,000 over the Convertible is likely, so prices should start at around£18,000 for the Cooper S version when it goes on sale here in 2011.
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Confirmed: Fiat interested in
majority stake of Opel/VauxhallRumors have been circulating lately now that Fiat is close tolinking a deal for a majority stake in General MotorsOpel/Vauxhall brands, but neither automaker has confirmedthose reports. However, a German official has spoken onbehalf of all parties involved, revealing that Fiat is on the shortlist of suitors for Opel/Vauxhall. No other details were given aboutthe negotiations, but it is now clear that Fiat is vying for amajority stake in Opel and its sister Vauxhall brand. Theconfirmation also puts into question Fiat proposed alliancewith Chrysler.
Nissan appoints dealer
expert to head Spain and
Portugal salesNissan has appointed dealer specialist Manuel de laGuardia to head its sales operations in Spain andPortugal.
De la Guardia, a former top executive with Ford Motor andMazda in Spain, replaces Nissan Iberia managing directorJose Munoz, who moves to North America to headNissan’s Mexican operations. De la Guardia, a Spaniard,comes to his new job post from Nissan’s Europeanheadquarters in Rolle, Switzerland, where he manageddealer network development.
Nissan recently completed a reorganization of its Spanishdealer network, which Munoz started two years ago.
The carmaker closed about 500 of its 700 Spanish salespoints between 2007 and 2008. It opened 31 newshowrooms -- many of them multi-million euro salespalaces in strategic metropolitan locations -- over thesame period. Another 20 superstores will open this year.
Simon Thomas, Nissan’s head of sales and marketing forEurope, said de la Guardia’s expertise in dealer networkdevelopment and his extensive sales and marketingbackground will help the carmaker in Spain and Portugal.
‘‘The appointment of Manuel will enhance and strengthenour already capable team in Spain,’’ Thomas said.
New-car sales in Spain fell by 28.1 percent to 1.16 millionunits last year. Nissan did better than its majorcompetitors because its sales dropped 16.9 percent to45,924.
Spain has traditionally been one of the Japanesecarmaker’s leading European markets.
The left-handed whopper…In 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in USAToday announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a‘‘Left-Handed Whopper’’ specially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the advertisement, the newwhopper included the same ingredients as the original Whopper(lettuce, tomato, hamburger patty, etc.), but all the condiments were
rotated 180 degrees for the benefit oftheir left-handed customers. The
following day Burger Kingissued a follow-up releaserevealing that although theLeft-Handed Whopper wasa hoax, thousands ofcustomers had gone into
restaurants to request thenew sandwich.Simultaneously, accordingto the press release,‘‘many others requestedtheir own ‘right handed’
version.’’
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Weird tales…A driver stopped at a fire station in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, complaining thathe had been affected by fumes from his vehicle. Firemen wearingchemical protection suits discovered the smell was from leaking jars ofcurry paste.
Violence broke out in Malawi after thegovernment launched a campaign to give blood.Locals believed that the authorities werecolluding with vampires.
South Central rail network came up with a newexcuse for its trains running late. It said thatdelays were caused by passengers getting on tothe trains too slowly.
Two 10-year-old carol singers are being hunted by police in Scunthorpe,Lincolnshire. Residents complained that when they refused to givemoney to the children they were threatened with crowbars.
Speed humps are being lowered in Liverpool because they are too highfor funeral cars. One undertaker said ‘‘It is totally embarrassing if youhave to ask mourners to get out of a limousine straddled on a hump.’’
KKIISSSS MMYY AASSSS
Your house plants are alive, and you can’t smoke any
of them.
You keep more food than beer in the fridge.
6:00 am is when you get up, not when you go to bed.
You hear your favorite song in a lift.
You watch the Weather Channel.
Jeans and a jumper no longer qualify as ‘‘dressed
up.’’
You’re the one calling the police because those kids
next door won’t turn down the music.
Older relatives feel comfortable telling sex jokes
around you.
Your car insurance goes down and your car payments
go up.
Sleeping on the couch makes your back hurt.
You take naps.
Dinner and a movie is the whole date instead of the
beginning of one.
Eating a basket of chicken wings at 3 AM would
severely upset, rather than settle, your stomach.
You actually eat breakfast food at breakfast time.
‘‘I just can’t drink the way I used to’’ replaces ‘‘I’m never
going to drink that much again.’’
90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for
real work.
You drink at home to save money before going to a bar.
When you find out your friend is pregnant you
congratulate them.
Signs you have grown up…
Sudoku answers for Issue 47
The rules of Sudoku:place a digit from 1-9 in each empty cell, so every row, every
column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9.
38. Mountain range (5)39. Long-sleeved linen
vestment (3)40. Place in a bank account (7)41. Place of studyDown
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>> costaGUIDE
TRANSPORT >>
TOURIST INFORMATIONAlhaurin de la Torre 952 410 005Alhaurin el Grande 952 491 275Alora 952 495 577Antequera 952 702 505Cartamar 952 422 126Coin 952 453 211Benalmádena 952 442 494 Estepona 952 802 002
Fuengirola 952 467 457 Gibraltar 0350 774 982 Málaga 952 213 445 Marbella 952 771 442 Mijas 952 485 900 Nerja 952 521 531 Torremolinos 952 374 231
TOWN HALLSCoin 952 453 020
Estepona 952 801 100 Foreigners Dept 952 589 440Fuengirola 952 589 300 Gibraltar 0350 774 902 Málaga 952 135 000 Marbella 952 761 100 Mijas 952 485 900 Nerja 952 548 449 Torremolinos 952 379 400
>> BRITISH CONSULATECalle Mauricio Moro, Pareta, 22nd Floor,MÁLAGA.Open 08:30 - 13:30 Enquiries 995522 335522 330000
>>>> LLOOCCAALL PPOOLLIICCEELocal Police 092Alhaurin el Grande 952 491 074Alora 952 496 468Antequera 952 708 104 Arroyo de la Miel 952 562 142 Benalmádena, Málaga, Marbella & Ronda 092 Cartama 952 422 211Coin 952 453 267 Estepona 952 800 243 Fuengirola Local 952 580 900 Fuengirola Municipal 952 197 090Nerja 952 521 545 Torremolinos 952 376 000
>>>> NNAATTIIOONNAALL PPOOLLIICCEENational Police 091
>>>> GGUUAARRDDIIAA CCIIVVIILL Guardia Civil 062Alhaurin el Grande 952 595 830Alhaurin del la Torre 952 960 067Alora 952 496 020Cartama 952 422 639Coin 952 450 138
>>>> FFIIRREE BBRRIIGGAADDEE Benalmádena, Málaga & Mijas 080 Coin 952 455 020Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046 Marbella 952 774 349 Torremolinos 952 381 414
>>>> MMEEDDIICCAALL SSEERRVVIICCEESS Emergencies 061
>>>> AAMMBBUULLAANNCCEE Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Málaga & Marbella 902 505 061
>>>> SSTTAATTEE HHOOSSPPIITTAALLSS Benalmádena & FuengirolaEmergencies only 902 505 061 Málaga 951 290 000 Marbella 951 976 669 Torremolinos 952 386 484Torremolinos (Centro deSalud) Health Centre 951 924 100
EMERGENCIES
Useful numbers & information
Shoes Men’s Wear Men’s Shirts Women’s Wear
MARKET PLACES
MMOONNDDAAYYSS >>>>Alora, Marbella near the footballstadium
TTUUEESSDDAAYYSS >>>>Benamagosa, Fuengirola (FeriaGround), Nerja weekly market (CalleChaparil)
WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY >>>>Benalmadena Parque de la Paloma, LaCala, Estepona, La Linea, Rincon dela Victoria
TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY >>>>Alhaurin el Grande, Pizara, Frigiliana,Torremolinos, Velez Malaga, SanPedro, Torre del Mar
FFRRIIDDAAYY >>>>Benalmadena Tivoli Gardens, Casares,Cartama, Aguamania, ctra Cartama,Las Chapas
SSAATTUURRDDAAYY >>>>Fuengirola, La Cala, Ojen Pueblo,Coin, Competa, Puerta Banus nearbullring
SSUUNNDDAAYY >>>>Estation de Cartama, Fuengirola nearthe mosque, Malaga near the footballstadium, Sabinillas, Estepona,Sotogrande, Nerja car boot sale
AAIIRRPPOORRTTSSMalaga 995522 004488 884444Gibraltar 0000335500 7733002266
TTAAXXIISS Benalmádena 995522 444411 554455 Estepona 995522 880022 990000Fuengirola 995522 447711 000000 Gibraltar 0000335500 7700002277Málaga 995522 332277 995500Marbella 995522 777744 448888Mijas Costa 995522 447766 559933
BBUUSS SSTTAATTIIOONNSSPortillo Customer ServiceDirect Line 990022 114433 114444Algeciras 995566 665544 330044Alhaurin 995522 449900 770099Benalmádena 995522 444433 556633Coin 995522 445500 336666Estepona 995522 880022 995544Fuengirola 995522 447755 006666La Linea 995522 117722 339966Málaga 995533 335500 006611Marbella 995522 776644 440000San Pedro 995522 778811 339966Torremolinos 995522 338800 996655
TTRRAAIINN SSTTAATTIIOONNSSThe Coastal Service stops at every major townbetween Fuengirola and Málaga from 06:45and 22:30 from Málaga Call 990022 224400 220022
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>> Telephone: to make an international call fromSpain, dial 00 and then add the country code (UK44; USA 1; Australia 61; Canada 1; Irish Republic353; New Zealand 64) and the rest of thetelephone number minus the first zero if there isone. To call Spain from abroad, the country code is00 34.
>> Business hours: the normal opening hours forshops are Monday to Saturday from around 10amuntil about 1.30 / 2pm. After siesta they reopenfrom around 5.30pm until 8pm or 9pm. Largestores usually stay open all day. Most places are
closed on Sundays.>> Banks: generally open from 9am to 2pm fromMonday to Friday, and from 9am to midday or 1pmon Saturday. Hours may vary in summer.
>>Customs allowance- importation from Gibraltarinto Spain1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22% or 2litres of wine200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 gms tobaccoGoods brought in Gibraltar may only be importedinto spain between 0900 hours and 2100 hours
>>Spanish Facts
LOST/STOLEN CREDIT CARDS >>Abbey National 1619516500 Allied Irish 2890330099 American Express 2072229633Bank of Scotland 1383738866Barclays Bank 1604230230 Diners Club 1252513500 First Direct 1132345678Girobank 1514721110
Halifax 8457203099 Lloyds TSB 1702364274 Mastercard 1383621166Nat & Provincial 1274331522 Nationwide 1793543888 Natwest 1132778899 Yorkshire Bank 1132424800
SIZE COMPARISONS >>
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