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On May 30th join the RadioTorrevieja Road Show for afamily fun day raising muchneeded funds for the Animal

Welfare Centre, Finca LaCastellana, in San Miguel.

The day is taking place in ElRaso and starts at 12noon.

There will be lots of stall andevents on the day including

singers and line dancers.

On the 1st June in ElChaparral, Torrevieja, the

Radio Torrevieja Road Showwill be at the Cup Cake Char-

ity day in aid of the ElcheChildren’s home. The day

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May Day, May 1st, is celebrated in many

places around the world. The traditions and

stories surrounding May Day vary from place

to place. There is, however, one thing that is

similar in most celebrations, the use of flow-

ers. One of the most popularly known May

Day traditions is to hang a basket full of

spring flowers

and/or other

small gifts on a

neighbour’s door-

knob. The trick is

you don't want

the neighbour to

see you! If you

get caught, you

are supposed to

get a kiss.

Another popular

activity on May

Day is to decorate

a pole with

brightly coloured ribbon or paper streamers.

Some also add flowers and balloons. The

Maypole was set up on the village green,

which was typically the centre of the village.

The Maypole was made of the trunk of a tall

tree, such as birch, and was decorated with

bright flowers of the field. In celebration of the

season, the villagers danced and sang around

the Maypole, accompanied by the music of a

piper. Often the dance was performed by

dancers wearing colourful costumes upon

which hung sev-

eral small bells.

The fairest

maiden of the vil-

lage was chosen

to be the Queen

of the May. In

some regions of

England a May

King was also

chosen. The

Queen and King

of May led the vil-

lage dancers and

ruled over the

May Day festivi-

ties. During the Elizabethan period the king

and queen were called Robin Hood and Maid

Marian.

May Day TraditionsFit For A Queen

May Day TraditionsFit For A Queen

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These festivities reached their height in Eng-

land during the Middle Ages. They were heav-

ily influenced by Italian forms of celebration

dating back to the time of ancient Rome. On

the first day of May, English villagers arose at

daybreak to wander the countryside gathering

blossoming flowers and branches.

An old English custom, still observed in some

areas, involves a house-to-house visit by chil-

dren, who bring flowers in exchange for pen-

nies. Once the pennies are collected, the

children toss them into a wishing well. Today

the pennies are donated to charity.

Here in Spain the May 1 celebrations were es-

tablished after the end of Franco's dictator-

ship in 1975; before that, it had been

celebrated during the Spanish Second Repub-

lic period (1931–1939), but it was banned af-

terwards by the Franco regime. The first time

it was celebrated was in 1977, when the Com-

munist Party of Spain was legalized. Since

then, it has become an official holiday that

has been traditionally used by trade unions

and leftist parties for social and labour vindi-

cations. Commonly, pacific demonstrations

and parades are made in most big cities.

In France the month of May is sacred to the

Virgin Mary. Virginal young girls serve as May

queens and lead processions in honour of the

Virgin Mary, carrying a statue of the virgin

crowned with flowers. Cows appear in French

May Day festivals, possibly as the remnant of

a forgotten mother image or symbol of fertility

and nurturing. Bundles of flowers are tied and

draped around the cow’s tail as they are led

along in street parades. To touch one of the

cows is believed to bring good luck, and

everyone makes the attempt. An old custom

that remains is to drink warm milk directly

from the cow on May Day morning. This is

said to bring good fortune throughout the

coming year.

In Germany, one tradition is for boys to se-

cretly plant a May tree in front of the window

of the girl they love to ensure fidelity and the

return of love.

In Greece the acknowledgment of the May

season begins with a custom linked to an-

cient omens. Greek children set out early in

the morning to search for the first swallow of

spring. When the bird is located, the children

go from door to door, singing songs of spring.

The neighbours in turn offer special treats to

the children such as fruits, nuts, and cakes.

On May 1st, people in Hawaii celebrate their

own version of May Day; they call it Lei Day.

People give Hawaiian leis to each other. They

put them around each other's necks and

sometimes give a traditional kiss. Lei Day

began in 1928 and is mixed with traditional

Hawaiian celebrations complete with pag-

eants, a Lei Queen, and her court.

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In The UK when you buy or sell a property, you have a surveyor !

In Spain now you need a European Energy Certificate from a qualified

Architect or Technical Engineer specialised in Energy ratings. "Spain is

two years behind the rest of Europe in introducing the residential en-

ergy certification". It was introduced into Spain by law on 1st January

2013 by Royal Degree.235/2013

The Spanish Government drafted legislation that is going into effect in

June 2013 and will force all the properties / houses / commercial prop-

erties that are for sale or rent, to hold a certificate of energy efficiency

to be produced at the Notary as part of the sale / purchase of the prop-

erty.

Professional Business Support put the following Questions to our Certi-

fied Architect

PBS: What is the certification of energy efficiency?

Architect: Energy certification is a measurement that is made to as-

sign properties with an appraisal by assessing the energy efficiency of

the property. In general the formula of the certificate is Kg Co2 / m2

year. Exactly what it involves is taking a series of data of the property,

to calculate some variables then study the data to get a result as an

energy rating. The Data taken includes photos, Building qualities, Insu-

lation, orientation, plan, heating, appliances. This then becomes a rat-

ing, as currently incorporated with all new electrical appliances, and

that goes from A to G, with qualified properties obtaining an A rating

being the most efficient and G the least efficient one. Most properties

here on the Costa Blanca would achieve a E, F or G Rating.

PBS: What are the main aspects that make a property obtain a good

energy efficiency rating?

Architect: First a measurement is made of the property

(KgCO2/M2year) through the plans where aspects are observed as to

there orientation. It is not the same as a house is south facing against

one that is facing north, or having many or few facades to the outside,

even if other buildings overshadow it. This does not mean a south fac-

ing house is better than a north; a South facing house may have to use

more electric to cool it down in summer. The architect also measures

the size of the windows and the type of glass that have, the materials

of construction of the housing, heating, air conditioning available and

an efficient water heater. For example, energy efficiency is quite differ-

ent with a diesel / oil or electrical installation, which are rather ineffi-

cient, than an installation of gas or biomass, which are more efficient.

Also taken into consideration is the age of these installations.

PBS: Who is responsible for obtaining a certificate for a property?

Architect: The Owner of a property is responsible for having a certifi-

cate made.

PBS: How long is a new energy rating certificate valid for?

Architect: The Certificate is valid for 10 years, unless major changes

will be made to the property.

PBS: What impact will good energy efficiency have?

Architect: Having a good energy rating in principal creates lower

power / energy consumption. Knowing the energy rating of a home you

can tell if you the consumer more or less throughout the year in heating

costs or air conditioning. In short, a better rating would mean that the

property will be better valued as it is more energy efficient. If the re-

forms are made that the architect suggests an annual saving of energy

costs would be noticeable.

PBS: What difference in consumption would there be between a home

with a better or worse energy efficiency rating?

Architect: We have studied cases where a G-rated family home, the

less efficient, had a monthly consumption of heating of 600 euro a

month in winter. After the survey and refurbishment of the property,

among which was the installation of a biomass boiler, the house rating

changed to a B and a monthly consumption was significantly reduced

per month. The energy rating certificate is to inform prospective cus-

tomers, buyers, on how efficient are these homes. Having trans-

parency means for improved energy efficiency of buildings.

PBS: What does it cost to qualify and certify a home?

Architect: For an average property, the price is about 230 euro plus

IVA. This price includes the site visit, measurement, plans, photo-

graphs, building specifications and valuation of housing and the deliv-

ery of the certificate and the energy efficiency label, with a declaration

of responsibility from the architect. Also including recommendations to

increase the energy efficiency of you property and estimated costs to

do so.

PBS: What type of property is required to make the energy certification

under the new rules?

Architect: All property that is offered for sale or rent, private and com-

mercial. But there are other private homes, of more than 500 square

meters, while not entering the housing market, whether they are pub-

licly accessible spaces (such as offices, stores, hotels, financial institu-

tions) will be required to make the certification energy.

PBS: Can a property fail the Energy Certification?

Architect: It is not a pass or fail situation. It is merely and informative

certificate for the purchaser or tenant of that property.

PBS: Do you think it is all right that the legislation ordered by the Gov-

ernment of Spain make it mandatory for the certification for anyone

who wants to rent or sell their home or do you believe it should be the

decision of the owners?

Architect: Ultimately it is the owner who is providing information on

their own property which is for sale or rent, to the advantage of the

buyer. What is being promoted is transparency in the real estate mar-

ket, to attract and inform possible buyers.

PBS: Do you think the Spanish homes have a better or worse energy

efficiency over the European housing?

Architect: They are less efficient. In fact in England, where these rules

came into force a few years ago, it was found that the properties had

increased energy efficiency reforms and therefore have gained better

energy ratings.

PBS: What are the most common deficiencies of Spanish homes in

terms of energy efficiency?

Architect: The issues that are deficient in Spanish properties are heat-

ing; diesel, for example is very inefficient. Also insulation issues in the

construction of housing and the type of windows are the worst offend-

ers.

PBS: Will a Notary let a house sale go ahead without an energy certifi-

cate?

Architect: As from the 1st of June 2013 no property can be signed at

the notary without Energy Certification provided by a qualified Certified

Technical Engineer or Architect.

PBS: Thank you for the Explanation, How do clients get in contact with

you?

Architect: All clients can contact yourselves Professional Business

Support on 966 923 963 or visit your offices. They can leave their de-

tails with you, I will then arrange to visit their property.

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In Spain, Mother's day is celebrated on the first

Sunday in May and is a very special family holi-

day. It provides children and adults throughout

Spain with the opportunity to make their mother

the centre of attention, and give her gifts and

treats. It's not surprising that this celebration

takes place in May as it is the month dedicated to

the Virgin Mary, Jesus´ Mother. Traditionally, children in Spain spend days drawing a card

and practicing a poem as a surprise for their mothers. Shops also sell chocolates, flowers

and other Mother's Day presents, but many children make their own presents to show their

mothers how much they appreciate everything they do for them. It is treated more like a

family birthday. Everyone in the family gathers for a special meal either at home or in a

restaurant. Sometimes the best way to celebrate Mother's Day is to spend some time just

with her.

Mother's Day has been recognized in special ways for thousands of years. It's celebrated

in over 40 countries around the world! Normally most of the countries celebrate Mother’s

Day on the second Sunday in the month of

May but however many countries celebrate

Mother’s Day entirely at different time of the

year. Thus the exact date and the way this event is celebrated vary

from country to country since the time of Ancient Greece. But whatever may be the date of

Mother's Day around the world, the spirit is the same everywhere. Thus everywhere in the

world mothers are respected for their extreme devotion towards their kids. They are show-

ered with love, care and gifts items. It is the day when every child on earth pays their hum-

blest tribute to their mothers and thank their respective mothers for giving them birth and

providing them with the best of care and upbringing. Here is a glimpse of today's Mother's

Day celebrations as done worldwide. Know about the different ways in which this heart-

warming occasion is celebrated in different countries of the world.

It's said that Mother's Day was first suggested in the United Sates by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 as a day

dedicated to peace after the Franco Prussian War. The holiday gained its popularity majorly due to the efforts of Anna M. Jarvis.

Anna began a letter-writing campaign to garner support for a national Mother's Day holiday

when her mother passed away in 1905, with the help of friends, Reaching out to influential

leaders, including William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, and John Wannamaker, Anna poured

out a stream of solicitations for support of the idea. She believed, mothers deserved their

own special day and that it would help strengthen family bonds.

She persuaded her mother's church in West Virginia to celebrate Mother's Day on the sec-

ond anniversary of her mother's death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By 1911 Mother's Day was

celebrated in almost every state, and flowers quickly became a lasting tradition to ex-

press love on the occasion. In 1914, Congress passed a resolution designating the sec-

ond Sunday in May as Mother's Day, "a public expression of love and reverence for the

mothers of our country." President Woodrow Wilson issued the first proclamation mak-

ing it an official U.S. holiday.

Mother's day at the United Kingdom is more popularly known as Mothering Sunday, the origins of the holiday date back to centuries

when it was considered important for churchgoers to visit their home or "mother" church once a year. During Lent, the practice became

quiet popular, and in a society where children were often sent off to work in other villages at

a very young age, it quickly became a time for family reunions and celebrations that were

fondly cherished. A special cake, might also be brought along to provide a festive touch.

Later, Mothering Sunday became a day when children and domestic servants were allowed

a day off to see their families. Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, Mothering Sunday

remains a time to pay mothers their due rewards for all their love and encouragement with

flowers, candies, cards, and other tokens of appreciation.

Mother's day

Celebrations in

India just as in

the West, Indi-

ans too take

Mothers Day as a time too reflect on the

importance of mothers in their life. Mother's Day is the time to

say a big thank you Ma. The Hindu people celebrate for ten

days in October in a festival they call Durga Puja. Durga is the

name of a goddess who protects the people from evil and is

also popularly known as The universal Mother. People send

cards to their mums on Mothers Day. Invitations for a meal so

that she can have a days rest from the kitchen.

Día de la MadreDía de la Madre

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Health Benefits Chicken is one of the most popu-

lar foods in the world, and for

good reason. It is a lean source of

protein that contains essential nu-

trients and vitamins.

Here are six health benefits of

chicken.

Cancer Protection - Chicken is

rich in niacin (vitamin B3), a vita-

min that is essential for cancer

protection. One small serving of

chicken can meet your niacin re-

quirements for the entire day. The

selenium in chicken is also be-

lieved to be protective against

cancer.

Brain Health - The niacin in

chicken is also essential for brain

health and may have protective

effects against Alzheimer's dis-

ease and dementia.

Heart Health - The vitamin B6 in

chicken keeps the heart healthy

by keeping homocysteine levels

low. High homocysteine levels

cause damage to the walls of the

blood vessels.

National Asparagus MonthMay is National Asparagus Month, and if you haven't yet had the

pleasure of enjoying this highly delicious vegetable, this is a

great excuse to start! Perhaps you have bad memories of eating

asparagus when you were younger, or perhaps you have never

learned to cook it, but the truth is, asparagus is an extremely

tasty dish that can be served in many ways, and

what's more, it is quite healthy for you! If you have

a interest in making your diet more healthy as well

as more varied, take a look at National Asparagus

Month and see what you can find.

The whole of May is devoted to this vegetable, and with

a little bit of information, you'll soon see why! Asparagus

tops the charts in terms of vegetables that will supply

you with a healthy dose of folic acid, and 5.3 ounce of

asparagus will provide you with about 60% of the your

daily dose of folacin, which you need for blood cell for-

mation. You'll also see that this is extremely beneficial

to expecting women, as well as helping you resist vari-

ous ailments like liver failure. Not only is this vegetable

low in calories, it is also low in sodium and will provide

you with an excellent source of potassium and vitamin

B6.

This herbaceous plant, along with avocado, kale and

Brussels sprouts, is a particularly rich source of glu-

tathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down

carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free rad-

icals. This is why eating asparagus may help protect

against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as bone,

breast, colon, larynx and lung cancers. Asparagus is

also packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and veg-

etables for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. This,

according to preliminary research, may help slow the aging process.

Another anti-aging property of this delicious spring veggie is that it

may help our brains fight cognitive decline. One more benefit of as-

paragus: It contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which

serves as a natural diuretic, and increased urination not only releases

fluid but helps rid the body of excess salts. This is especially benefi-

cial for people who suffer from edema (an accumulation of fluids in the

body's tissues) and those who have high blood pressure or other

heart-related diseases.

And finally, to answer a question we

offten hear regarding why eating aspara-

gus causes a strong urinary odor: as-

paragus contains a unique compound

that, when metabolized, gives off a dis-

tinctive smell in the urine. Young aspara-

gus contains higher concentrations of

the compound so the odor is stronger

after eating these vernal shoots. There

are, however, no harmful effects, either

from the sulfuric compounds or the odor!

While it is believed that most people

produce these odorous compounds after

eating asparagus, few people have the

ability to detect the smell.

Asparagus comes in green, purple and

white. The white variety, which is grown

in the dark to stop the colour developing

is popular in Europe. When buying as-

paragus choose firm but tender stalks

with good colour and closed tips. As-

paragus soon looses its flavour and ten-

derness, so it is best eaten on the day of

purchase.

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There are lots of ways to cook asparagus, and you'll find that it is

perfect when it comes to a variety of different cuisines. For instance,

asparagus can bring some greenery to a stir-fry. Cut the spears into

diagonally-slanted pieces that are about half an inch long and then

you'll be able to stir-fry it in butter or hot oil with a medium high heat.

You can cook them this way until they are tender while still remain-

ing crisp, which takes only about three to five minutes.

For something a little more plain, take fresh asparagus and cook it

boiling water, which only takes about five to eight minutes. With this

recipe, simply add salt and pepper to taste and serve it side by side

with a richer meat dish. Asparagus has a singularly fresh taste that

is ideal when it comes to off-setting something that is rich or salty.

Once you get a little bit of experience with asparagus, you'll find that

there are a variety of different foods that will complement and suit it.

If you like dairy, cream of asparagus soup is quite healthy and deli-

cious, while golden asparagus soup uses asparagus, ginger and

chicken stock to create a rich and tasty appetizer.

As you can see, asparagus is a great way to eat more healthily, and

you'll find that with a little bit of time and experimentation, you'll have

plenty of options open to you when it comes to this highly versatile

vegetable.

Health Benefits of ChickenThyroid Health - The selenium in

chicken helps to keep thyroid function

normal. One study found that selenium

deficiency may lead to thyroid problems

such as low T3 levels.

Weight Loss - Chicken is a great food

to eat if you're trying to lose weight be-

cause it lower in fat and calories that

other meats such as beef and pork,

while also being higher in protein.

Energy Booster - Chicken boosts your

energy thanks to vitamins B6 and B3,

both of which are important in the

body's If you are starting to feel a little

tired or worn out, try eating some

chicken to give your body a boost of nu-

trients, lean protein, and calories that

will boost your energy levels.

Ideas to help you

cook asparagusAsparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels

Method1. Blanch the asparagus

for 2 minutes then refresh

under cold water. Cut each

mozzarella slice in half

and sit both pieces on top

of 2 spears of asparagus.

Top with 2 more spears

then wrap the asparagus

in prosciutto so the moz-

zarella is enclosed (you

will need 2 or 3 strips).

2. Heat a little olive oil in a pan, then carefully fry the parcels

until the prosciutto has crisped and the mozzarella oozes.

3. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar and add the basil.

Serve each parcel with salad leaves and a little dressing driz-

zled over.

Flambéed chicken with asparagus

Method1. Dust the chicken with the

flour. Heat the oil and butter in

a large, wide pan with a lid, add

the chicken, then fry on all

sides until nicely browned. Add

the shallots, then fry for about 2

mins until they start to soften,

but not colour. Pour in the

brandy, carefully ignite, then

stand well back until the flames

have died down. Stir in the

stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover, then cook for 15

mins until the chicken is just tender.

2. Add the asparagus to the sauce. Cover, then cook for 5 mins

more until tender. Stir in the crème fraîche and tarragon and

warm through. Season to taste.

Roasted asparagus, pancetta & cherry tomato pasta

Method1. Heat oven to 200C/fan

180C/gas 6. Boil the pasta in

salted water. Put the asparagus

into a roasting tin, then toss

with the oil and pancetta. Roast

for 10 mins until the pancetta

starts to crisp up, stir in the

tomatoes, then cook for 5 mins

more.

2. Drain the pasta, then add to

the roasting tin along with the torn basil leaves and seasoning.

Stir well until everything is glistening, then serve in bowls, scat-

tered with grated Parmesan.

Asparagus & crab salad

Method1. Bring a large pan of salted

water to the boil and cook the

asparagus for 2 mins until just

cooked. Drain, tip into iced

water to refresh and drain

again. Cut each spear on the

angle into 2-3 pieces.

2. For the dressing, mix all the

ingredients with brown crab-

meat, if you have it. Toss the

asparagus through the dressing, then build a nest of asparagus

spears on plates. Place some white crab meat in the centre of

each nest, top with a small bundle of rocket and drizzle everything

with olive oil before serving.

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Iceland never ceases to amaze, the mouth-watering scenery is an adventure in itself, withvolcanic craters, lava flows, hot springs and geysers, glaciersand stunning waterfalls offering a new view around every cor-ner. In summer, take advantage of the long daylight hours, highseason being June to August. The best months for wild flowersare from mid-June to August and for birds May and June. Ifyou want to travel through the uninhabited interior of Iceland,you should plan to visit early July to end September whenmost of the highland tracks are open. In winter, take advantageof this quieter time of year to enjoy autumnal colours, wintrylandscapes and the allure of the northern lights.

ICELAND

Italy is a country that genuinely has it all. From world famous fashion and art to spectacular,diverse countryside that takes your breath away. The firstthing you’ll find is food, and lots of it! This is the country thatis responsible for some of the worlds most loved and mosticonic dishes. Pizza, stone baked crispy and delicious, cov-ered in the freshest local produce from buffalo mozzarella toartichokes. Pastas and salads so vibrant, colourful, healthyand delicious they’ll make your eyes pop, all rounded off withone of Italy’s world famous wines of course. This country re-

ally is a gastranomic paradise and each region has its very own specialities, allout there waiting to be discovered! Italy is an unforgetable experience.

ITALY

For a holiday with a difference, Albania is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.This beautiful country offers unspoilt beaches, rich heritageand scenic landscape, all presented to you with welcominghospitality and a mediterranean climate. You'll Love Albania ifyou want to sip coffee in atmospheric city cafes, whilst soak-ing up 100,000 years of history. If you're looking for a familyfriendly holiday with clean beaches and a host of outdoor ac-tivities, or if you're a group of friends searching for explorationand adventure holiday. From skiing on the Albanian Alps,sightseeing in TIrana to relaxing on the coasts of the Ionianand Adriatic seas.

ALBANIA

Whether you want to take advantage of the Turkish sunny climate at one of the beautifulMediterranean white sandy beaches, get in touch with its richheritage and explore the historical grounds, ruins and muse-ums Turkey has to offer or even give your taste buds a tickleand experience the delicious food. From shopping to Turkishbaths, dancing to nightlife, day or night. For the thrill seekersthere are numerous activities to take part in. Paraglide overthe beautiful crisp blue lagoon and golden sand of Turkey’smost popular beach Ölüdeniz, or try the adventures of moun-

tain biking, rock climbing and white water rafting at the nearby KöprülüCanyon.

TURKEY

EUROPEAN HOLIDAYSEUROPEAN HOLIDAYS

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Situated in Central Europe between Romania, Hungary, Slova-kia, Poland, Belarus and Russia and backing onto the BlackSea, the Ukraine is a wonderful and dynamic country worthvisiting. The people are warm and friendly and the culture is di-verse and rich. The landscape is also worth seeing since it isincredibly beautiful. Architecture is rather an odd mixture ofstyles often found in the surrounding countries and this canleave you feeling as if you've stepped into another world fromtime to time. Certainly, the Ukraine has a lot to see and do. UKRAINE

Admist the eclectic architecture, fascinating history, and stunning beaches, there is nodoubt that Malta is a uniquely charming and world class holi-day destination. Calmly resting in the mediterranean sea, thisarchipelago is one of the smallest and most densly populatedcountries in the world. Its landscape is diverse; ranging fromrocky plains to some of the world's most beautiful stretches ofsand. The sights and sounds will keep you entertained fordays. Perfect for either a romantic getaway or a family trip, aholiday to Malta has something for everyone. MALTA

Stunning architecture nestles in close with awe inspiring scenery and a cultural heritagethat has changed the face of classical music and art across theglobe. The Austrian Alps provide a wonderful backdrop to anentire year’s worth of activities. Hikers, bikers and swimmerswill obviously want to walk, cycle and swim their way throughthe extremely hot summer months of June to August, when thesnow gives way to lush greenery. If you're in the mood formore comfortable temperatures, then it's best to aim for thecouple of months either side of the summer period. Mostmusic and cultural festivals take place between May and Octo-ber, so there will always be plenty to do no matter when you visit.

AUSTRIA

Vive la France! Pack your beret and best striped top and escape on a holiday to France.After a short flight you could find yourself swigging a glass ofBordeaux in France’s wine region, flying down a mountain inthe Alps or strolling along the streets of Paris with a croissantin one hand and a shopping bag in the other. Although it’s fa-mous for its stinky cheeses and dodgy moustaches, there ismuch, much more to experience in this beautiful countrywhich has plenty of Je ne sais quoi. For those who want tospend their time lazing on the beach by the palm trees and ad-

miring the view, the South of France welcomes you! Hobnob with the rich andfamous on a great value holiday to the French Riviera, where fine foods and excitingnightlife are begging to be sampled. Nice, Cannes and celebrity haven St Tropez all sitalong the bright blue seas of the Riviera, so get ready to spot a film star or two.

FRANCE

FOR SUMMER 2013FOR SUMMER 2013

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This month we have a collection of cheap and cheerful recipes!

Creamy Tomato SoupIngredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes,

with juice

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken

broth

1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed

Salt and pepper

Method

1. Warm oil in a large saucepan

over medium-high heat. Add

onion and cook, stirring often,

until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until slightly

softened and fragrant, about 1

minute. Stir in flour to blend,

about 1 minute.

2. Add tomatoes with juice and

broth to saucepan, increase

heat to high and bring to a boil.

Stir or whisk constantly until

slightly thickened, about 3 min-

utes.

3. Working in batches, carefully

transfer soup to a blender and

puree until smooth. Pour into a

bowl until all soup is pureed. Re-

turn soup to saucepan, stir in

cream and cook over low heat

for 3 to 5 minutes, until heated

through. Do not boil. Season

with salt and pepper. Serve hot

in warmed cups.

Ingredients

3 pounds red potatoes,

scrubbed

1-oz. packet vegetable soup mix

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Pepper

2 stalks celery, minced

2 tablespoons minced red

onion

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 cup mayonnaise

Zest of 1 lemon

1/2 cup packed arugula leaves,

coarsely chopped

1/4 cup packed parsley leaves,

coarsely chopped

Savoury Potato Salad

Method

1. Cover potatoes with 1 inch of

cold water in a large pot or

Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then

reduce heat to medium. Cook

until potatoes are tender and a

knife inserted in center of a po-

tato meets no resistance, 25 to

30 minutes.

2. Drain and let cool slightly.

When potatoes are cool enough

to handle, chop into 1-inch

pieces and place in a large

bowl. Toss potatoes with soup

mix, vinegar and pepper to

taste. Cover bowl with plastic

wrap and refrigerate until cool,

20 to 25 minutes.

3. Toss potatoes with celery,

onion, mustard, mayonnaise

and lemon zest. Fold in arugula

and parsley. Taste and adjust

seasoning, if necessary. Serve

immediately, or chill, covered,

until ready to use.

Beef Kebabs with Orange GlazeIngredients

1/4 cup frozen orange

juice concentrate

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 teaspoons Dijon mus-

tard

4 tablespoons unsalted

butter, melted

1/2 pounds boneless sir-

loin, cut into 1-inch

cubes

8 mushrooms, halved

1 red onion, quartered,

layers separated

1/2 pint cherry tomatoes

Salt and pepper

Method

1. Preheat broiler or prepare a charcoal fire and let burn to a gray

ash. Stir orange juice concentrate with soy sauce, mustard and but-

ter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth, 2 min-

utes.

2. Thread beef onto 8 long metal skewers, dividing evenly and alter-

nating with mushrooms, onion pieces and cherry tomatoes.

3. Brush orange mixture evenly over threaded skewers and season

with salt and pepper. Bring any remaining glaze to a boil in

saucepan, then remove from heat and reserve.

4. Set broiling pan or grill about 6 inches from heat source. Broil or

grill skewers for 6 to 8 minutes, turning often, until meat and mush-

rooms are browned and onions are just charred on edges.

5. Serve kebabs warm with remaining glaze on the side.

Creamy Chicken and BroccoliCurry

Ingredients

1/2 pounds chicken tenders

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1large onion,coarsely chopped

(2 cups)

1/2 teaspoons hot (madras)

curry powder

1 (4 oz.) can chicken broth

1 (10 oz.) box frozen broccoli

florets, thawed

1/2 cup sour cream

Method

1. Place chicken tenders in a

large bowl; sprinkle 1/2 tsp. salt

and 1/4 tsp. pepper on top. Add

flour and stir to coat chicken.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat

half of oil over medium-high

heat. Add half of chicken and

cook, turning once or twice, until

golden on both sides, about 4

minutes. Transfer chicken to a

plate and repeat using remain-

ing oil and chicken tenders.

2. Add onion, curry powder, and

remaining 1/4 tsp. each salt and

pepper to pan and cook, stirring,

until onion softens, about 5 min-

utes. Add broth and bring to a

boil. Reduce heat and simmer

until sauce is reduced by half, 3

to 4 minutes. Return chicken to

pan and cook, turning, for 2

minutes. Add broccoli and cook,

stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Using a slotted spoon, trans-

fer chicken and broccoli to

plates. Remove skillet from

heat, stir in sour cream and then

spoon sauce on top of chicken.

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Calblanque The Costa that time forgot

An unspoilt beach on Spain’s coastline is a rare find, but Sally Bengtsson discovered just such a gem only a stone’s throw from the high-rise hotels and apartments of tourist hotspot La Manga

If you are looking for a hidden paradise, with virgin beaches, breath-taking mountains and very few people, then take a trip along to Cal-

blanque, which lies just south of La Manga and the Mar Menor.

This stunning stretch of coast was declared a natural park in 1987 and a nature reserve in 1992; which should protect it from the encroach-

ment of ever-spreading development.

As one of the last remaining untouched areas of the Mediterranean coastline, this is truly a special place. Even though a recent fire burnt

some of the pine trees in the natural park, the area remains outstandingly beautiful.

Calblanque is a haven of sandy beaches, dunes, tiny coves, majestic cliffs and hills covered in blankets of green forests. On the outskirts of

the park lie the remains of old silver, copper and tin mines.

If one word were to sum up Calblanque’s beaches, it would have to be ‘tranquillity’. The only sounds you hear as you stroll along the sandy

shores are the waves gently breaking at your feet.

It’s quiet here even in the summer months. The main visitors are Spanish locals, few tourists seem to make it away from the busier resorts to

reach these secluded shores.

The beaches of Calblanque are wide and several

kilometres long. The sea continuously laps the shoreline, washing

and replenishing the sands. The water is sparklingly clean.

Amongst the dunes you will find Marram Grass and other coastal

vegetation.

Precious, but fragile, fossil dunes are protected from the damag-

ing footfall of visitors by raised wooden

walkways.

The park stretches for some 13 kilometres. Fossil-filled mountains

overlook the beaches, soaring to around 1,000 feet. As you climb,

you can see across acres of green pine trees, all the way to the sea.

The view from up high is truly stunning and makes the climb well

worth the effort.

A popular walking route, about 15 kilometres, stretches from Cal-

blanque

National Park to Cala Reona. The walk is considered medium in dif-

ficulty and takes approximately two hours to complete. There is a

fair amount of loose stone, so walking boots are advisable.

On the east side of the parking lot at Calblanque, you will find a

barely

visible path that will lead you up into and around the hills, from

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where you can enjoy fabulous views of the sands of Calblanque.

Then, you will reach a steep decline with views of the town of Cala Reona. You may

choose to continue into town for a meal, the paellas in Cabo de Palos are well worth a taste,

or to return

to the peace of the national park.

Costa Calida means ‘warm coast’, and the

area has one of the most pleasant climates anywhere. The coastal sun shines

almost every day – an average of

320 days a year.

Rainfall is rare and averages be-

tween two and

two-and-a-half inches on the coastal

plain throughout

the year. The inland mountains re-

ceive just a little more precipitation.

Calblanque offers many different

walking trails and

cycling paths, so there is something

to suit everyone.

But, be warned, there is nowhere to

buy refreshments

in Calblanque, so make sure you

take everything you might need with

you.

The park is famous for its wildlife

including eagles,

woodpeckers, rare eagle-owls (known as Bonelli's eagle)

and endangered sea turtles. Take a pair of binoculars with you for the

bird spotting.

The park is also home to many small mammals, such as foxes and

rabbits.

Calblanque gives you an opportunity to view the coast of Spain as

it once was, before the tourist invasion and development. However, visitors are encouraged to respect this fragile and delicate eco-system and to

make sure nothing they do damages the environment. Never leave

behind anything other than footprints.

Naturists are rather fond of Calblanque’s beaches, so don’t be surprised to see a few naked bodies.

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Critics Reviews

The Guardian: “Iron Man 3 is smart, funny

and spectacular. ”

The Telegraph: “Black has an instinctive

feel for balancing action set-pieces against

the passages of soap-opera that are re-

quired to make them matter.”

Total Film: “Funny, twisty and thrilling, this

is shellhead's most entertaining solo flight to

date. It's also an impressive pace-setter for

this summer's barrage of big movies. ”

Jungle Drums

Rating:

The IcemanDrama / Crime / Thriller

Release date: June 7th

Critics Reviews

Black Sheep Reviews: “The lean script rolls

through the decades of killing as though they

meant nothing to anyone and subsequently,

the film is just as frigid as the subject matter.

And as disturbing as all this coldness is, a lit-

tle bit of warmth would have given the char-

acter insight necessary to take this film from

disconcerting to downright harrowing.”

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Rating:

Something in the AirDrama

Release date: May 24th

Critics Reviews

The Hollywood Reporter: “This is a beauti-

fully crafted work and an acute evocation of

its period both in look and attitude, and it's no

less deeply absorbing for being somewhat

muted in tone.”

The Playlist: “There's so much to like about

the film, and it's a mark of Assayas' skill that

it's a hugely engaging watch despite the

blankness of the characters.”

Slant Magazine: “Despite a fixation on fire

as a cleansing agent (explosions, burning

paintings, or a blazing house), the film, en-

veloping as it is, proves woefully short on

burning dramatic or thematic intensity”

DescriptionThe true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract

killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither

his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profes-

sion.

Action / Thriller / Sci Fi

Release date: April 25thIron Man 3

New MovieReviews

DescriptionWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist

called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and ret-

ribution.

DescriptionIn the months after the heady weeks of May '68, a group of

young Europeans search for a way to continue the revolution

believed to be just beginning.

Jungle Drums

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by Harlan Coben

Six years have passed since Jake

Fisher watched Natalie, the love of

his life, marry another man. Six years

of hiding a broken heart by throwing

himself into his career as a college

professor. Six years of keeping his

promise to leave Natalie alone, and

six years of tortured dreams of her life

with her new husband, Todd. But six

years haven't come close to extin-

guishing his feelings, and when Jake

comes across Todd's obituary, he

can't keep himself away from the fu-

neral. There he gets the glimpse of

Todd's wife he's hoping for...but she is

not Natalie. Whoever the mourning

widow is, she's been married to Todd

for more than a decade, and with that

fact everything Jake thought he knew

about the best time of his life - a time

he has never gotten over - is turned

completely inside out. As Jake

searches for the truth, his picture-per-

fect memories of Natalie begin to un-

ravel. Mutual friends of the couple

either can't be found or don't remem-

ber Jake. No one has seen Natalie in

years. Jake's search for the woman

who broke his heart - and who lied to

him - soon puts his very life at risk as

it dawns on him that the man he has

become may be based on carefully

constructed fiction.

by Sylvia Day

Ask For It - a classic erotic romance,

part of the Georgian series - by Sylvia

Day is a daring, lusty tale of a young

woman's resistance and surrender to a

man she jilted. England, 1770. As an

agent to the Crown, Marcus Ashford

has fought numerous sword fights and

dodged bullets and cannon fire. Yet

nothing arouses him more than his

hunger for former fiance, Elizabeth.

Years ago, she'd abandoned him for

the boyishly charming Lord

Hawthorne. But now Marcus has been

ordered to defend Elizabeth from her

husband's killers and he has sworn to

do so while tending to her other, more

carnal needs. He will be at her service,

in every sense. Praise for Sylvia Day,

bestselling author of the sensational

Bared to You and Reflected in You,

first two books in the Crossfire trilogy :

"Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie

Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day".

"Several shades darker and a hundred

degrees hotter than anything you've

read before". Sylvia Day is the number

one New York Times and number one

international bestselling author of

more than a dozen award-winning

novels, which have been translated

into thirty eight languages.She has

been nominated for the Goodreads

Choice Award for Best Author and her

work has been honoured as Amazon's

Best of the Year in Romance.

1961: On a sweltering summer's day,

while her family picnics by the stream

on their Suffolk farm, sixteen-year-old

Laurel hides out in her childhood tree

house dreaming of a boy called Billy,

a move to London, and the bright fu-

ture she can't wait to seize. But before

the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will

have witnessed a shocking crime that

changes everything. 2011: Now a

much-loved actress, Laurel finds her-

self overwhelmed by shades of the

past. Haunted by memories, and the

mystery of what she saw that day, she

returns to her family home and begins

to piece together a secret history. A

tale of three strangers from vastly dif-

ferent worlds - Dorothy, Vivien and

Jimmy - who are brought together by

chance in wartime London and whose

lives become fiercely and fatefully en-

twined. Shifting between the 1930s,

the 1960s and the present, The Se-

cret Keeper is a spellbinding story of

mysteries and secrets, theatre and

thievery, murder and enduring love.

Six Years

Ask For It

The Secret Keeper

by Martina Cole

The most authentic novel of gangster

family life ever written, from the No. 1

bestselling author. The Bailey broth-

ers are gangsters determined to

make their mark in the world. Peter

and Daniel are chalk and cheese in

many ways - Peter's calm exterior be-

lies his ruthless nature, while Daniel's

penchant for spectacular violence is

legendary - but together they are un-

stoppable. From the late seventies

they rule London's East End and,

when their sons join the business, it

seems that no one can touch the

powerful Baileys. Although it's never

easy at the top; there is always

someone waiting to take you down -

sometimes even those closest to

you...Lena Bailey is determined to

shield her youngest child Tania from

the Life. But when a terrible tragedy

occurs, Tania's eyes are opened to

their world in a way that forces her to

make an irrevocable choice that will

determine her future. Martina Cole's

gritty and gripping new novel is an

unflinching portrait of a family torn

apart by violence and betrayal, but ul-

timately bound by loyalty, by blood,

and by a burning desire for re-

venge...It is a story of the Life, told as

only Martina Cole can.

The Life

by Kate Morton

Book Reviews

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"Soaps" have been around since the 1930s

when Proctor & Gamble produced 15-minute

episodes of love and drama for radio. Al-

legedly, the term "soap opera" was coined be-

cause these shows were sponsored by a

company that made cleansers.

By the early 1950s, soap operas had switched

over to television, and daytime TV had no

shortage of offerings. As you'll see, captivating

story lines

and charac-

ters are the

keys to

longevity on

daytime tel-

evision.

Now in its

53rd year, Coronation Street is the longest

running British soap of all time. It was devised

in 1960 by local scriptwriter Tony Warren at

the recently formed Granada Television in

Manchester. Warren's initial kitchen sink

drama proposal was rejected by the station's

founder but he was persuaded by producer

Harry Elton to produce the programme for thir-

teen pilot episodes. It was first broadcast on 9

December 1960 and within six months had be-

come the most-watched programme on British

television. It has been one of the most finan-

cially lucrative programmes on British com-

mercial television.

The first episode was not initially a critical suc-

cess; Daily Mirror columnist Ken Iriwin claimed

the series would only last three weeks.

Granada Television initially commissioned only

13 episodes and some inside the company

doubted the show would last beyond its

planned production run. Despite the criticism,

viewers were immediately drawn to the serial,

won over by Coronation Street's 'ordinary'

characters and the use of Northern English

language and dialect; affectionate local terms

like "eh, chuck?", "nowt" and "by 'eck!" be-

came widely heard on British television for the

first time.

Early episodes told the story of student Ken-

neth Barlow (William Roache), who had won a

place at university and thus found his working-

class background something of an embarrass-

ment. The character was one of the few to

have experienced life 'outside' of Coronation

Street, and in some ways predicts the growth

of globalisation and the decline of similar com-

munities. Roache was the only remaining

member of the original cast until Dennis Tan-

ner (Philip Lowrie) re-

turned on 12 May 2011,

and is currently the

longest-serving actor in

Coronation Street and in

British and global soap

overall.

Emmerdale was first

broadcast on 16 October 1972. It was first

known as Emmerdale Farm until 1989. It was

originally broadcast as a daytime programme

in an afternoon

slot, becoming an

early evening pro-

gramme in 1978

in most ITV re-

gions, but exclud-

ing London and

Anglia, both of

which followed in

the mid-1980s. Until Christmas 1988, Em-

merdale took seasonal breaks; since then it

has been broadcast year-round.

Initially the show focused on the farm and

the Sugden family who lived on and ran it. As

time went on, the show's focus moved to the

nearby village of Beckindale. To reflect this

change, the show's title was changed on 14

November 1989 to Emmerdale. Coinciding

with the show's 1989 title change was the in-

troduction of the Tate family. These changes,

and the introduction of more exciting storylines

and dramatic episodes such as Pat Sugden's

1986 car crash and the 1988 Crossgill fire,

gradually began to improve the soap's popu-

larity and were overseen by the new executive

producer, Keith Richardson, who was in

charge of the programme for 24 years, during

which time he oversaw its transformation from

a minor, daytime, rural drama, into one of the

UK's most major soaps.

Eastenders was first broadcast on BBC One

on 19 February 1985. Storylines examine the

domestic and professional lives of the people

who live and work in the fictional London Bor-

ough of Walford in the East End of London.

The series was originally screened as two

half-hour episodes per week. Since August

2001, four episodes are broadcast each week.

This caused some controversy as it clashed

with Coronation Street, which at the time was

moved to make way for an hour long episode

of Emmerdale. The move immediately pro-

voked an angry response from ITV insiders,

who argued that the BBC's last-minute move,

only revealed at 3.30pm on the day, broke an

unwritten scheduling rule that the two flagship

soaps would not be put directly against each

other. In this first head-to-head

battle, EastEnders claimed vic-

tory over its rival.

Eastenders is one of the UK's

highest-rated programmes,

often appearing near or at the

top of the week's BARB rat-

ings. Within eight months of its

launch, it reached the number-one spot in the

ratings, and has consistently remained among

the top-rated TV programmes. Along with

being among the top-rated Eastenders is also

the most complained about programme on the

BBC. It has received both praise and criticism

for most of its storylines, which have dealt with

difficult themes, such as violence, rape, mur-

der and child abuse.

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Hollyoaks was first broadcast on Channel 4

on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised

by Phil Redmond, who had also devised the

Channel 4 soap Brookside. The programme is

set in a fictional suburb of Chester called

Hollyoaks, and features a large cast of charac-

ters primarily aged between 16 and 35. Begin-

ning with a cast of just seven major characters

in 1995, the serial now has approximately 50

main cast members. Hollyoaks has a high cast

turnover in comparison with other British

soaps; as of December 2012, just thirteen

characters have spent 5 years or longer on the

show.

Over the course of the show's history, Hol-

lyoaks has dealt with a number of storylines

based upon serious issues. Given the large

and established proportion of young viewers,

some feel that the soap is an ideal platform to

show a variety of issues affecting young peo-

ple. A telephone helpline number is often dis-

played after episodes that feature a particular

emphasis on a story that may have affected

viewers.

In 2009, Hollyoaks made soap history by being

the first British soap opera to have a "non-lin-

ear" week. Commencing 14 September 2009,

the special week saw storylines being played

out in non-chronological order, something

which has never been dealt with within the

soap's history. In late 2009, it was announced

that Hollyoaks would make another soap first

by screening a flashforward episode. On 21

December 2009, the show's time-line moved

forward six months into May 2010. The

episode featured the second wedding of

Calvin Valentine and Carmel McQueen. Hol-

lyoaks is the only soap that can tamper with

time and give our audience the opportunity to

look at events that haven't yet taken place.

Neighbours was created in 1985 by Aus-

tralian TV executive Reg Watson. Watson de-

cided to create a soap opera after working on

Crossroads and seeing how successful it and

Coronation Street were in Britain. He proposed

the idea of making a show that would focus on

more realistic stories and portray teens and

adults who talk openly to each other and solve

their problems together.

Neighbours initially aired on Seven Network

where it struggled to attract high ratings lead-

ing to its cancellation by the network four

months after it premiered. When the show was

revamped in1986, they brought in new and

younger actors including Kylie Minogue as

Charlene Mitchell and Jason Donovan, who

replaced Darius Perkins as Scott Robinson.

Many families, including the Alessi, Bishop,

Hancock, Hoyland, Rebecchi and Timmins'

have moved in and out of the street over the

years. When storylines for certain characters

become

tired, the

scriptwrit-

ers sim-

ply move

one fam-

ily out

and re-

place it with a new one. Ramsay Street is now

a mixture of older characters like Lou Carpen-

ter (Tom Oliver) and the Kennedy family and

newer characters such as the Turners and the

Kapoors.

Neighbours has proved to be more popular in

the United Kingdom than in Australia.

After the Seven Network cancelled their soap

opera Neighbours on 12 July 1985 due to low

ratings, they watched as rival net-

work Ten picked it up and turned it

into a success. A couple of years

later, Seven's head of drama, Alan

Bateman, became desperate to get

back into the soap market and

began to work out how to launch

another soap that was not a copy of

Neighbours. While on a trip to Kangaroo Point

in New South Wales with his family, Bateman

began talking some locals who were "up in

arms" over the construction of a foster home

for children from the city. Seeing the degree of

conflict the "influx of parentless children on a

tight-knit community" was having, Bateman

came away with the idea for a new serial. He

explained "Nobody in the community wanted

them to move in and I began to wonder how

streetwise city kids would adapt to the new

lifestyle. Suddenly I thought, there is my slice

of life in a community." Bateman began outlin-

ing the storyline and set the serial in the fic-

tional town of Summer Bay. While Seven

Network executives were unconvinced by the

idea, audience research was positive. The

soap opera was initially called Refuge, but the

name was changed to the "friendlier" title of

Home and Away once production began.

When the show began in 1988, it focused on

Tom Fletcher and his wife, Pippa. They had

four foster children, Frank Morgan, Carly Mor-

ris, Steven Matheson, Lyn Davenport, and an

adopted daughter, Sally Fletcher. They soon

fostered Bobby Simpson, a local tearaway,

much to the annoyance of Donald Fisher.

They bought the caravan park and quickly

built strong friendships with the locals, Ailsa

Stewart, Alf Stewart, and Neville and Floss

McPhee.

Notable former cast members include Heath

Ledger, Isla Fisher, Melissa George, Julian

McMahon, Dannii Minogue, Chris Hemsworth,

Simon Baker, Guy Pearce, Jason Clarke,

Ryan Kwanten, Sharni Vinson and Naomi

Watts. According to Kip Gamblin, "the acting

apprenticeship so many had received on the

set of Home and Away had paved the way for

their success."

Home and Away has, over the years dealt with

some very controversial issues, whilst the

show has had a number of light hearted or

comical storyline

there has also

been a number of

storylines con-

cerned with more

adult themes, in-

cluding domestic

violence, bullying

(inside and outside of school), gambling addic-

tion, teenage pregnancy, racism, sexualt assu-

alt, drug dependency, adultery, wrongful

imprisonment, suicide, murder, incest and

child abuse.

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The new Fiesta is

packed with inno-

vative technologies that will make your every drive safe, com-

fortable, entertaining and fun, here are a few:

EcoBoost Engine - You won’t have to stop for fuel too often:

the award-winning 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine combines satisfy-

ing power with exceptional fuel-efficiency of up to 65.7 mpg.

Ford MyKey - Aimed at improving safety for young drivers and

allows parents to set maximum speed and audio volume limits

for different drivers. It also mutes audio sources until the seat-

belts are fastened and stops driver aids and safety systems

being turned off.

Ford SYNC - With Ford SYNC you can select a music track

from USB or MP3/IPOD, or stream it from your mobile via Blue-

tooth connectivity. The system enables you to make and receive

calls using simple voice commands. Additionally, SYNC even

reads your text messages aloud, and responds by using pre se-

lected commands, enabling you to stay connected to friends and

family while on the move.

Active City Stop - Stay out of trouble during drive time with Ac-

tive City Stop. Helping you avoid accidents in slow moving traf-

fic.

Intergrated Satnav - When you’re

looking for lunch on the go, enter

your destination and let the voice

commands and map display be

your guide.

Keyless Entry - With Keyless

Entry and Power Start Button you

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Based on the Fiat Punto the Fiat 500L is more than a stretched

Fiat 500. Like the Mini Countryman it resembles, it’s a much bigger

evolution of a smaller concept aimed at families who need plenty

of interior space in a compact exterior package. The extra bulk

means it’s no longer cute to look at, but is it pretty? The looks def-

initely have the Marmite Factor. Some say funky, others say ugly,

but there’s a class-leading choice of 11 different body colours,

three roof colours and four alloy wheel designs to choose from. In

all, there are 333 possible combinations including interior trim.

Comfortable seats, good front and rear legroom with plenty of

headroom too, this aspect of the 500L is less controversial. Steer-

ing column is adjustable for rake and reach and much more adapt-

able than the 500 for both tall or short people. The interior is fun

and colourful with the same painted dash surfaces as the 500 and

neat, crisply designed instruments. Overall it’s quite classy and

kids will love it. The cabin is well insulated from outside noise and

the only slight criticism is that the seat squabs are a little short for

the long legged, but that’s all. There are three cloth upholstery lev-

els, Star, Tecnosilk and Castiglio .

Fiat’s ‘one touch’ rear folding seats tumble forward to give a flat

loading bay and there’s a split, three-level boot arrangement for

storing both clean and dirty stuff on those family days out. Fiat

claims the 500L accommodates five,

two-metre tall passengers and five

suitcases, but four would be more

comfortable on a longer run. Objects

up to 2.4 metres in length will fit in-

side with the front seat folded flat

and in that configuration, the front

seat also forms a flat table surface to

work on. Best of all is the visibility.

There’s plenty of it thanks to 360 de-

FIAT500 LFIAT

500 L

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The revised Fiesta brings with it, hap-

pily, a new version of the pocket-

rocket Fiesta ST, too. That little speed

machine will make use of a 182-

horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter en-

gine, as well as electronic torque

vectoring, and looks like it will be a

total hoot to drive.

Sharp-eyed readers will quickly notice

that Ford has downsized its trape-

zoidal front grille, as seen on the re-

vised Fusion and Taurus, to augment

the aggressiveness of the new Fi-

esta's schnoz. Angular headlights

offer LED elements while bracketing a

new "power-dome" design on the

car's hood.

New materials and extra metallic trim are designed to give the Fiesta's cabin a classier look,

to help it compete with cars such as the Peugeot 208, new Renault Clio and VW Polo.

Ford's three-cylinder 1.0-litre Ecoboost petrol engine, which made its debut in the Focus, has

been added to the updated Fiesta range. Ford are touting its EcoBoost engine as the bread-

and-butter powerplant. That frugal turbo mill is expected to give the Fiesta best-in-class fuel

economy in the highly competitive small car market, though the automaker has yet to report

official consumption figures.

It’s available in 99bhp and 118bhp forms. There's also a new 79bhp 1.0 litre petrol engine, a

1.25-litre with either 59bhp or 81bhp, and a 104bhp 1.6-litre. A new 74bhp 1.5 litre TDCi diesel

engine joins the Fiesta range, the other diesel option is the 94bhp 1.6-litre from the outgoing

car.

The new Ford Fiesta range comprises 45 models, over nine trims, including a new top-of-the-

range Titanium X version costing around £15,845 and comes with a keyless entry system,

part-leather seats and a Sony DAB stereo with Ford's multimedia SYNC system.

gree glass and a split A-pillar for a less

obstructed frontal view, which Fiat

claims is 30 per cent better than com-

petitors. This is a ‘lifestyle’ interior,

large and versatile in the style pio-

neered by the original 600 Multipla

back in the 1950s.

There are no details for the 1.6 diesel

at this stage but of the other three, the

diesel is the most frugal with a com-

bined fuel consumption figure of

68.3mpg. The TwinAir follows with

58.9mpg and the 1.4 trails in last place

with 45.6mpg. CO2 emissions are

110g/km, 112g/km and 145g/km re-

spectively. Both the TwinAir and the

Multijet diesel are equipped with stop-

start but surprisingly, the 1.4 petrol is not. A new ‘eco:Drive Live’ function let’s the driver monitor driving style in real time to help reduce fuel con-

sumption by, claims Fiat, up to 16 per cent. Details of a journey can be saved to USB or

smartphone.

There’s a fixed, ‘Skydome’ glass roof option and a part electric sliding version. Both of these

cover a whopping 1.5 square metres and really brighten up the interior. The Audio is a high qual-

ity Beat audio system with a five-inch touch screen display and there’s the option of a built-in

TomTom Go Live navigation system too. Accessories include a Lavazza coffee machine which

uses coffee pods to make any sort of coffee you want including proper Italian Espresso. In total,

there are 140 accessories on offer from versatile roof racks to separation grilles for animals, so

you can really go to town on customising the interior of the 500L to suit your lifestyle. At launch

the new 500L comes with 3 different trim levels Pop Star, the more opulent, Easy and Lounge.

The 500L is built at a brand new state of the art plant in Serbia, so we might reasonably expect

this to be the most reliable, soundly constructed car Fiat has built to date. That said, 2012 cus-

tomer surveys are only awarding the existing 500 an average rating for reliability.

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Welcome to this month’s computer article written by Richardfrom BlueMoon Solutions

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This month we look at a technology

that has been around for some time

but has, in the past, been very ex-

pensive.

Now prices are falling fast and it’s time to start

to think about adopting this concept if you

want to benefit from both the increase in

speed it will have on your computer and to

stay ahead of the technology curve (not

something that we are always used to doing

on the Costa Blanca!)

I am talking about Solid State Drives. These

things replace (or at least are placed in addi-

tion to) your current PC or laptop’s hard drive

and have a vast effect on the speed at which

your computer is able to access information,

programs etc.

SSDs have historically been quite expensive,

however the prices have now dropped – I re-

cently bought a 120 GB drive from Media

Markt for just 130 euros and after fitting it

and installing Windows 8 (yes I know that I

have written about how horrible it is but it’s

my job to learn it, however much I think it’s

badly implemented!) my computer now boots

up in just 15 seconds! Now to be fair my

computer is very new and it was always fast -

it used to boot up in less than a minute but 15

seconds is a pretty vast improvement.

The speed at which the computer boots up is

not really the best thing about SSDs though -

ok it’s great to not have to go and make a cof-

fee between pressing the power button and

using the mouse for the first time but the real

benefit is the day to day use of your com-

puter. Think about how long you wait for In-

ternet Explorer to load every time you want to

use the Internet. If you are into photo manip-

ulation, think about how long Photoshop takes

to load every time you want it – it loads on my

computer in …well let’s test it... 2.1 seconds!

You see the problem with conventional hard

drives is that they are comparatively slow be-

cause the information has to be read by the

computer from a spinning disk and there are

inherent limits to that way of storing and ac-

cessing information. The read-head on the

hard drive has to physically move to the loca-

tion of the information, wait for the drive to

spin round to the right spot and then read the

information. With an SSD there is no spin-

ning, no read-heads, the information is just…

well there.

Now, of course it’s not as simple as opening

up your computer or laptop and pulling out

your current hard drive and replacing it with a

nice shiny new SSD, you need to be able to

(or have access to someone who can) install

your operating system (Windows usually) and

set your computer up again. So it’s not some-

thing to be done lightly, however I’m mention-

ing it here because it has the potential to have

a huge boost in the speed of your computer.

If you are convinced, then there are a few

things that you need to bear in mind. Firstly,

this is only something that will benefit rela-

tively new computers, and by that I mean

computers built in the past 5 years with SATA

disk technology, older computers simply don’t

have the connections for this type of drive.

Also if you do decide to fit an SSD then you

should also tweak the settings on your

computer to get the best use out of the

drive.

Turn off the Disk Deframenter Schedule –

defragmentation is something that is partic-

ular to conventional hard drives because of

the way that information is stored. When

using an SSD this is an overhead that is

not necessary and the repetitive accessing

of the drive could be damaging to your

SSD so it’s worth turning it off.

Disable Drive Indexing – again indexing is

a technology that has historically been

used to speed up access to files stored all

over a spinning hard drive. It’s unnecessary

on an SSD and again the constant back-

ground drive access could be damaging to

your SSD, so because it’s sub-optimal and

unnecessary it is worth turning off.

There are a bunch of other minor things that

are worth doing but are too long to put in this

article, so if you decide that you want to give it

a go, drop me an email and I can send you

the relevant information.

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Can you find all these places in Spain?

ASTURIAS

BARCELONA

BENIDORM

BILBAO

DENIA

GRANADA

JAEN

JAVEA

MADRID

MARBELLA

MURCIA

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SEVILLA

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

Solutions to last month’s crosswordAcross: 1 Antipope, 7/4 Machu Picchu, 8 Carbuncle, 9 OMD, 10Talc, 11 Chaser, 13 Fossil, 17 Vacuum, 18 Boer, 20 Ace, 22 Debug-ging, 23 Lease, 24 Internet.

Down: 1 Ascot, 2 Turtles, 3/14 Paul Revere, 5 Actor, 6 Luddite, 7Measles, 12 Zip code, 13 Friable, 15 Etonian, 16 Turban, 17 Vegan,19 Roget, 21 Ague.

Across

1. In which form of motorcycle racing do the riders race four

laps around an oval dirt track, typically in a stadium? (8)

7/18. By what other name is iron pyrite also known? (5,4)

8. What name is normally given to a small airport or airfield?

(9)

9. By what much shorter name is the Basque terrorist group

Euskadi ta Askatasuna usually known? (3)

10. Which hill in County Meath was the site in early times of

the residence of the high kings of Ireland? (4)

11. Which city is the capital of Iran? (6)

13/17. Which naval administrator is particularly remembered

for his Diary that describes events such as the Great Plague

and the Fire of London? (6,5)

14. According to Daniel Defoe, what was the surname of the

character who was castaway on a remote island? (6)

17. Which volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons is used

mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines? (6)

18. See 7

20. Which stinging winged insect collects nectar and pollen,

produces wax and honey, and lives in large communities? (3)

22. Which US folk rock singer/songwriter, who died of a drug

overdose in 1980, wrote Reason To Believe and If I Were a

Carpenter? (3,6)

23. The leaves of which low-growing aromatic plant of the

mint family are used as a culinary herb? (5)

24. To what did Ceylon change its name in 1972? (3,5)

Down

1. Which private eye was played on screen in the 1970s by

actor Richard Roundtree? (5)

2. The tympanic membrane is the medical name for what? (7)

3. Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O’Malley Armstrong is the

real name of which British-born singer-songwriter? (4)

4. Ponta Delgada is the capital of which group of volcanic is-

lands in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Portugal? (6)

5. In Scandinavian mythology, who was the supreme

god and creator, the god of victory and the dead?

(5)

6. By what surname was the ‘song and dance’ man

who was originally named Frederic Austerlitz, better

known? (7)

7. A prancing horse on a yellow shield is the emblem

of which motor manufacturer? (7)

12. What name is given to a person who makes a

will? (7)

13. What is the name given to the day of religious

observance and abstinence from work? (7)

15. Which is the highest mountain in Wales? (7)

16. What was the surname of the writer who created

the sinister Chinese criminal genius Fu Manchu? (6)

17. See 13 Across

19. What was the title of 10CC’s first British top 10

hit single? (5)

21. Which British nobleman ranks above a viscount

and below a marquis? (4)

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Aries 21 March - 19 AprilThe work situation from earlier in the year has gotten you a bit frus-trated with the future you expected. Take time to listen to othersaround you and get their advice on what to do next. This is not atime for rash decisions, but a time for making plans.

Taurus 20 April - 20 MayRemember that others are not trying to get in your way. You are theonly one that can get in your own way. If you want something, goand get it.

Gemini 21 May - 21 JuneAfter a few relationship crises, you might be feeling drained. Tobounce back, realize you can only change what you can change, andthe rest you need to let go. Spend time alone to make sure you canfully release any expectations of the future.

Cancer 22 June - 22 JulyPeople around you begin to tell you what they like about you. Whileyou’re used to being the person who shares compliments, this is awelcome event. Thank everyone for their kind words.

Leo 23 July - 22 AugustAs the sunny days grow, you find you’re feeling restless. Even thoughyou know that work is someplace you want to be, you feel like takinga day off. Go for it.

Virgo 23 August - 22 SeptemberA relationship that is close to you has a few challenges. But becauseyou take time to talk immediately, this rough patch doesn’t last long.Learn from your mistakes on this one

Libra 23 September - 23 OctoberThe ambitious drive you have is in high gear right now. Use thisenergy to take on a difficult project at work. When you enlist thehelp of others, everyone will benefit from this activity.

Scorpio 24 October - 21 NovemberEven though you’re not a person that likes to take long vacations,this is the year to do it, Scorpio. Take some time off this month orstart planning a vacation this month. You need a rest

Sagittarius 22 November - 21 DecemberA family member needs you right now, more than you realize. Bytaking the time to listen to them and to ask them questions, you’llfind out what you can do. You need to reach out more.

Capricorn 22 December - 19 JanuaryCreativity abounds for you in May of 2013, Capricorn. You feel asthough you have a lot of ideas that will benefit others. Make sureyou’re sharing these ideas so others can change their lives too.

Aquarius 20 January - 18 FebruaryThe time has come for you to rest, Aquarius. This month, focus ongetting more sleep than you normally would and doing things ata slower pace. When you rest, you will have more energy in the fu-ture

Pisces 19 February - 20 MarchYou might find you’re working harder than ever at the office. Tryto balance this effort with time by yourself to ensure you’re notburning out. But keep up the hard work

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A carpet layer had just finished in-

stalling carpet for a lady. He

stepped out for a smoke, only to

realize he'd lost his cigarettes.

In the middle of the room, under

the carpet, was a bump.

''No sense pulling up the entire

floor for one pack of smokes,'' he

said to himself. He proceeded to

get out his hammer and flattened

the hump.

As he was cleaning up, the lady

came in. ''Here,'' she said, han-

dling him his pack of cigarettes. ''I

found them in the hallway.''

''Now,'' she said, ''if only I could

find my parakeet.

Installing a CarpetA champion jockey is about to enter an important race on a

new horse. The horse's trainer meets him before the race

and says, ''All you have to remember with this horse is that

every time you approach a jump, you have to shout, 'ALL-

LLEEE OOOP!' really loudly in the horse's ear. Providing

you do that, you'll be fine.''

The jockey thinks the trainer is mad but promises to shout

the command. The race begins and they approach the first

hurdle. The jockey ignores the trainer's ridiculous advice and

the horse crashes straight through the center of the jump.

They carry on and approach the second hurdle. The jockey,

somewhat embarrassed, whispers 'Aleeee ooop' in the

horse's ear. The same thing happens--the horse crashes

straight through the center of the jump.

At the third hurdle, the jockey thinks, ''It's no good, I'll have

to do it,'' and yells, ''ALLLEEE OOOP!'' really loudly. Sure

enough, the horse sails over the jump with no problems.

This continues for the rest of the race, but due to the earlier

problems the horse only finishes third.

HORSE RACING

Two morons stand on a cliff

with their arms outstretched.

One has some budgies lined

up on each arm, the other

has parrots lined up on his

arms.

After a couple of minutes,

they both leap off the cliff and

fall to the ground.

Laying next to each other in

intensive care at the hospital,

one moron says to the other,

"I don't think much of this

budgie jumping."

The other moron replies,

"Yeah, I'm not too keen on

this paragliding either."

TWO FOOLS GOING

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2. Pat On The Back

3. Incoming Message

4. Mail On Sunday

5. Ice Cube

6. Little By Little

7. High School

8. Fiddler On The Roof

9. Eternal Triangle

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