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What the UK is doing

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Contents JUNE 2013 @ Feature 6 Syria – How the UK is responding

@ Afrikaans10 Jimmy in Pink

@ Paul Lambis – Fat Revolution Blog16 Toned Bodies, and Summer Snapshots

@ Book Review19 Who Rules South Africa

@ Scatterlings20 Ubuntu

@ Entertainment Guide22 Picnic Spots

@ Tune Me What26 SA Music Beat

@ Food & Drink30 Denbies Wine Estate @ Business40 UK Bankruptcy GuideUK Bankruptcy Guide

@ Health & Beauty50 Fighting Fit

@ Travel 52 St Ives - Cornwall

@ Motoring55 Radical Track Day

@ Sport58 NFL UK

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Another month has gone and believe it or not, I Another month has gone and believe it or not, I received a Christmas catalogue in the mail a received a Christmas catalogue in the mail a few days ago ! few days ago !

I have taken up a fitness regime with Personal I have taken up a fitness regime with Personal Trainer Tony Loyd from Fighting Fit to shed a Trainer Tony Loyd from Fighting Fit to shed a shed load of weight gained over the last year, and shed load of weight gained over the last year, and believe me I am feeling the pain.believe me I am feeling the pain.

In this month's issue we look at what the UK is doing In this month's issue we look at what the UK is doing top assist the people of Syria with the current crisis going top assist the people of Syria with the current crisis going on at the moment.on at the moment.We also feature a South African film release in our We also feature a South African film release in our Afrikaans section, a massively hilarious contribution from Afrikaans section, a massively hilarious contribution from Paul Lambis as well as a fantastic Paul Lambis as well as a fantastic contribution from Eve Hemming who has just published her contribution from Eve Hemming who has just published her book Scatterlings-A Tapestry of Afri-Expat Tales. book Scatterlings-A Tapestry of Afri-Expat Tales. Here's hoping that she will become a regular contributor Here's hoping that she will become a regular contributor to our mag.to our mag.Also welcoming the guys from “Tune Me What” sharing Also welcoming the guys from “Tune Me What” sharing reviews and insights into South African music and reviews and insights into South African music and musicians.musicians.

Hoping that you will enjoy this issue and as usual if you would like to advertise Hoping that you will enjoy this issue and as usual if you would like to advertise or contribute in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us via our website or contribute in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us via our website or through our FACEBOOK page.or through our FACEBOOK page.

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How the UK is responding to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and How the UK is responding to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries - and how you can help.neighbouring countries - and how you can help.

The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee.

The UK has committed £348 million to help those affected by the conflict. This is the UK’s largest ever response to a humanitarian crisis. It will provide support including food, medical care and relief items for over a million people including those affected by the fighting in Syria and to refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq.

A million children forced to flee fightingA million children forced to flee fightingThe number of children forced to flee Syria has now reached 1 million, the United Nations has said today in a new report.

The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) and children’s charity (UNICEF) say millions more also need help within the country.

International Development Secretary Justine Greening said:

“As we saw again this week, children in Syria are being exposed to unimaginable horrors. These children are extremely vulnerable and will be amongst the most at risk as fighting continues”.

“One million child refugees, the majority younger than 11, is a truly shocking milestone but the world must not forget the estimated 3.1 million children still in need of help inside Syria”.

The UK is working with the UNHCR, UNICEF and partners to help children caught up in the crisis – from food and clothing to education and trauma counselling. Across the region, this includes:

* education for almost 35,000 children* counselling for 13,000 child refugees and their families* emergency food for over 285,000 people a month

UN reports Syria death toll now above 100,000UN reports Syria death toll now above 100,000Responding to the United Nations report of deaths reaching 100,000 in the conflict in Syria, International Development Secretary Justine Greening said:

“The deaths of 100,000 people as a result of the conflict in Syria demonstrate the scale of the ongoing tragedy and the desperate need for real action from the international community.

“The British Government continues to lead the international response with medical help, food, shelter and clean water. Other donors must now honour their funding promises and it is time that all parties to the conflict allow humanitarian access to all areas of Syria.

“I call on all sides to respect the work of humanitarian agencies and to move towards a political resolution to this crisis.”

How you can help: Disasters Emergency Committee Syria Crisis AppealHow you can help: Disasters Emergency Committee Syria Crisis AppealResponding to the launch of the DEC Syria Crisis Appeal, International Development Secretary, Justine Greening said:

“We welcome the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to do more for people in desperate need. This conflict continues to cause appalling suffering. Over four million people in Syria are in urgent need of assistance and a million refugees need humanitarian support.

“The British Government has led the international response with medical help, food, shelter and clean water but more needs to be done. Other donors must honour their funding promises and it is time that all parties to the conflict allow humanitarian access to all areas of Syria.”

How the UK is helpingHow the UK is helpingIn Syria, UK aid has already delivered:

*£114 million of assistance to help people affected by conflict, including in opposition held and contested areas* Food for over 156,000 people through our partner the World Food Programme* Shelter and relief items to over 305,000 persons affected by the violence

In neighbouring countries, British support has already provided:

* £59 million of assistance to help Syrian refugees and host communities in the region* Safe drinking water and sanitation services (toilets and latrines) to almost 100,000 people in Jordan and Lebanon* Shelter/essential relief item supplies for more than 84,000 people

Facts and statsFacts and stats* 6.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria* over 4.25 million people have been driven out of their homes by the fighting to other areas of Syria* there are now over 1.9 million refugees in neighbouring countries* total UK humanitarian funding committed to the response is £348 million to date* our humanitarian assistance is provided through neutral and impartial agencies and is wholly separate from UK support for the opposition.* all UK funding is going to humanitarian agencies with a proven ability to operate in Syria and neighbouring countries* The UK remains at the forefront of international efforts to support an effective response, led by the United Nations. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/syria-the-latest-updates-on-uk-aidhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/syria-the-latest-updates-on-uk-aid

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A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby A married couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered.delivered.

Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new machine that would transfer a portion of the mothers pain to machine that would transfer a portion of the mothers pain to the baby’s father. He asked if they were willing to try it out. the baby’s father. He asked if they were willing to try it out. They were both very much in favor of it.They were both very much in favor of it.

The doctor set the pain transfer to 10%, for starters, The doctor set the pain transfer to 10%, for starters, explaining that even 10% was probably more pain the father explaining that even 10% was probably more pain the father had ever experienced before. However, as the labor had ever experienced before. However, as the labor progressed, the husband felt fine and asked the doctor to go progressed, the husband felt fine and asked the doctor to go ahead and “kick it up a notch.”ahead and “kick it up a notch.”

The doctor then adjusted the machine to 20% pain transfer. The doctor then adjusted the machine to 20% pain transfer. The husband still feeling fine. The doctor checked the The husband still feeling fine. The doctor checked the husbands blood pressure and was amazed at how well he was husbands blood pressure and was amazed at how well he was doing at this point, they decided to try for 50%. The husband doing at this point, they decided to try for 50%. The husband continued to feel quite well.continued to feel quite well.

Since the pain transfer was obviously helping out the wife Since the pain transfer was obviously helping out the wife considerably, the husband encouraged the doctor to transfer considerably, the husband encouraged the doctor to transfer ALL the pain to him.ALL the pain to him.

The wife delivered a healthy baby boy with virtually no pain. The wife delivered a healthy baby boy with virtually no pain. She and her husband were ecstatic.She and her husband were ecstatic.

When they got home, the mail man was dead on the porch.When they got home, the mail man was dead on the porch.

Who Rules South Africa?: Pulling Who Rules South Africa?: Pulling the Strings in the Battle for the Strings in the Battle for PowerPowerby Martin Plaut, Paul Holdenby Martin Plaut, Paul Holden

In this timely work, WHO RULES SOUTH AFRICA?, highly regarded authors Paul Holden and Martin Plaut analyse the political elites that battle daily for power in South Africa. They argue that power does not reside in traditional institutions such as Parliament or even the Cabinet. Rather, power lies within the ANC-led Alliance which, with no founding document and no written constitution, is an unstructured and mutable political hydra with business and criminal elements in close attendance.

It is the interaction between these forces which is the real story behind post-apartheid South Africa. In a country where poverty is rampant and institutions are weak, the battle for power is set to intensify. The authors unravel the mystery of how the rainbow nation has reached such a pass. What are the origins of the Alliance, and will it survive the current power struggles? Who are the shadowy forces that operate within or alongside the Alliance? Most importantly, they seek to answer the burning question of whether South Africa is destined to become another African tragedy, or whether there is still the promise of growth and a stable democracy.

"Your mother was insane. If you're not careful you'll get insane just like your mother. Your mother was a white woman. They had to lock her up, as she was having a child by the stable boy who was a native." It is never clear to Elizabeth whether the mission school principal's cruel revelation of her origins is at the bottom of her mental breakdown. She has left South Africa with her son and is living in the village of Motabeng, the place of sand, in Botswana where there are no street lights at night. In the darkness of this country where people turn and look at her with vague curiosity as an outsider she establishes an entirely abnormal relationship with two men. A mind-bending book which takes the reader in and out of sanity.

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Ubuntu

You might have much of the world's riches, and you might hold a portion of authority, but if you have no ubuntu, you do not amount to much. -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu

I’m sitting in an African salon called Umhlanga Beauty Salon in Howick, KZN- a mere stone’s throw from the renowned Falls which cascade down a ravine into a frenzied cauldron on the Umgeni River – a river which then wends its way through a gorge with craggy ravines sprawling with delicious African indigenous flora. A river that finally deposits its plumpness into the Indian Ocean at The Blue Lagoon in Durban. It’s winter time now, so the Falls are characteristically unimpressive for this time of the year, when KZN has its dry season. What is impressive though, are the verdant blazes of bronzed orange aloes that stand stately against the rugged outcrops.The cheerless building’s grimy walls stand forgotten; the windows smothered in robust metal cages. It’s an endemic aspect of South Africa - nothing more nothing less. Locals would be astonished if buildings in vulnerable areas didn’t resemble Fort Knox.Indoors there’s an enticing vibe – sunny ochre walls where the sisterhood huddle over heads of hair; deliciously chocolate skinned hairdressers and clients and an energetic young manager swaying in a symbiotic dance to the ‘township’ music which emanates through a crackling music centre. It’s a frosty morning, but it’s snug indoors… The sense of Ubuntu is overwhelmingly welcoming.Ngiyakuthanda ngempela! (I really like it!) Ubuntu- who said they didn’t know what Ubuntu meant? I’ll tell you. This was unadulterated Ubuntu- sommer lekker and ‘muchle’ … African vibe is like no other. Musa at reception starts to do an elegant jig to the contagiously infectious kwaito music. Wonderful clicking sounds of an intriguing language in assorted dialects entertain my ear- a language which I wish - so wish - I had mastered. (I’m delighted that my beloved SA grandchildren are currently learning IsiZulu at school.) It’s an opportunity we were regrettably denied – to be formally taught an Indigenous language. So my vernacular is reduced to monosyllables- usually the wrong ones that have got me into a lot of soup. Wow - it sure would have made understanding one another a whole lot less complicated all those years – all those lost years! Understanding means crossing bridges to a greater awareness and sensitivity of other.

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I mirror gaze watching their animated reflections- the three hairdressers deftly plaiting and playing with my hair which gets lost in a swathe of burgundy strands and beads. Musa brings me tea in a plastic mug. It warms me up in the morning chill. Now that is ubuntu- an African gentleman bringing a woman tea! He is a dynamic piece of work that bloke; all brimming with questions and curiosity and white teeth and a sort of kinetic engaging vigour.

● The ladies furiously working on my head- Khulekani, Olebo and Zethu, are not as extrovert as Musa is. They are initially shy and taciturn; almost uncomfortable engaging with this bizarre Mlungu who flew into their zone with her crazy ideas to have beaded hair extensions (called Opelepele). I mean for Heck’s sake- ‘she’s a Gogo’…. They are even more reticent when probed about politics and Aids and stuff that they are just not comfortable sharing with a stranger. They think Juju is arrogant. They don’t know anyone with Aids… I get it - one of those taboo topics. They love Madiba. – "He helped to make peace during the transition...” They tell me about the music they enjoy, their favourite TV programme, shop and sport. (‘Generations’ is a hit. Also Mr Price, Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates.) They proudly show me pictures of their smiling children on their mobile phones. They cheerfully tell me about catching belching overcrowded taxis after work to their homes in Mpophomeni to tend to their children and to cook up a storm for their hungry families…

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After a few hours of sharing ubuntu with one another we feel connected and at one. Our farewell hugs echo a sombre finality, tinged with flavours of a rich exchange. I walk out onto the dusty debris-strewn road into a dizzy bright day, sad to walk away - leaving this moment behind…

About EveEve is a writer/teacher/expressive therapist and psychologist currently residing in Auckland New Zealand. She recently had her Ubuntu hair braids done whilst on a visit to her family in SA- to celebrate the release of her book ‘Scatterlings- A Tapestry of Afri-Expat Tales’. Footnote: “The philosophy of Ubuntu derives from a Nguni word, ubuntu meaning "the quality of being human." Ubuntu manifests itself through various human acts, clearly visible in social, political, and economic situations, as well as among family. According to sociolinguist Buntu Mfenyana, it "runs through the veins of all Africans, is embodied in the oft-repeated: "Ubuntu ngumtu ngabanye abantu" ("A person is a person through other people"). This African proverb reveals a world view that we owe our selfhood to others, that we are first and foremost social beings, that, if you will, no man/woman is an island, or as the African would have it, "One finger cannot pick up a grain." Ubuntu is, at the same time, a deeply personal philosophy that calls on us to mirror our humanity for each other. To the observer, ubuntu can be seen and felt in the spirit of willing participation, unquestioning cooperation, warmth, openness, and personal dignity demonstrated by the indigenous black population. From the cradle, every black child inculcates these qualities so that by the time adulthood is reached, the ubuntu philosophy has become a way of being. The principles of ubuntu must be applied to the new generation of our children to not just pursue the Western dream but to use collective gifts for the community.” William E. Flippin, Jr.

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Wellington Country ParkWellington Country ParkWhere: Berkshire Wellington Country Park is set in 350 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside, making it a perfect picnic spot to enjoy with your family. Children will love the miniature railway, adventure playground, giant snakes and ladders, play trail and crazy golf, and the beautiful nature trails and lakeside walks make a perfect relaxing day. There are also BBQ areas, and camping areas if you want to prolong your stay.

Beecraigs Country ParkBeecraigs Country ParkWhere: West Lothian Beecraigs Country Park in Scotland is a great place for a family day out. Situated in the Bathgate Hills close to the town of Linlithgow, Beecraigs stretches over 913 acres and is an idyllic picnic spot as well as offering a wide range of outdoor pursuits including archery, canoeing, kayaking, orienteering and skiing. There is also a beautiful deer farm and fishery, as well as a camping and caravanning site, so you can stay a few days and enjoy all the park has to offer.

Ragley HallRagley HallWhere: Warwickshire Visit the splendid Ragley Hall, home to the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford for nearly 350 years. Set within 400 acres of playground, Ragley Hall is the perfect picnic spot and family day out. There's a Kids Zone, adventure playground with a 3D maze, trampoline and climbing frames, and a peaceful picnic area by the lake, where you might see a few peacocks roaming around.

Barafundle BeachBarafundle BeachWhere: PembrokeshireThis little-known Welsh beach has been described as the best-kept secret in Pembrokeshire, and has been ranked among the best beaches in the world. This small, clean and quiet beach has sand dunes, a steady drop into the sea, and wonderful rock pools and caves for children to explore once the tide has gone out. It's the perfect picnic spot for all the family, and one that will have you returning again and again.

Somerset HouseSomerset HouseWhere: LondonIf you want to escape the hustle and bustle of London for a picnic with your family, Somerset House is the place to go. This 18th century Neoclassical palace has a huge courtyard where you can sit and relax, and there's plenty of space for children to run around - they'll love ducking in and out of the fountains. Once you've finished eating, take a look around the spectacular building and the exhibits and collections inside.

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IngredientsIngredients* 2 Potatoes, cubed* 1 Carrot, grated * 5 millilitre Robertsons Turmeric * 45 millilitre oil * 500 millilitre Sugar or kidney beans * 15 millilitre Robertsons curry powder (mild, medium or hot to taste) * 500 gram Mince * 1 packet KNORR Authentic Chicken Dry Curry Cook-in-Sauce * 1 litre water * 30 millilitre Crushed garlic * 30 millilitre Crushed ginger * 1 Onion, chopped * 2 Loaves freshest white bread

InstructionsInstructionsIn a pot boil beans and carrot in KNORR Fresh Ideas Authentic Chicken Curry Dry Cook-in-Sauce mixed with 1 litre water for about an hour or until beans are softAdd more water if necessaryIn a pan heat oil and gently fry the onion until transparentAdd garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric and minceAdd the potatoes and beans, simmer until the potatoes are cooked, adding water if necessaryCut the loaves of bread in halfBe careful to leave enough crust (about 2cm wide) along the edges and at the base when you hollow the halves out. This prevents leakage when you pour in the curryCompress the dough from the insides of the bread just enough to form a nice lid to absorb curry gravyScoop curry into the bread, cover with the lid

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The vineyards of Denbies Estate are situated on the North Downs with its famous chalky soil, in a protected valley of south facing slopes. Denbies produces some of the finest sparkling and table wines in Europe through repeated certification in major International competitions, including International Wine Challenge and International Wine and Spirit competition.

There is an increasing demand for fine local produce including wines, food miles seem more important than ever, and transparency of production is high on the agenda of many more consumers than ever before. Denbies is very proud to clearly state that their wine is made only from single estate grown grapes, so the quality is controlled from the vine to the bottle. All the wines undergo stringent testing by independent laboratories through the English Quality Wine Scheme equivalent of Appellation Controllee. Denbies vineyard and winery are open to the public and trade customers are welcome to meet the winemaker and tour the production area. Denbies food miles (25 miles to Hyde Park Corner) is a huge selling point which is becoming more critical to our end consumers. Denbies does not currently export outside of the UK.

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How to develop your skill set to excel in the hospitality industryHow to develop your skill set to excel in the hospitality industry

Benefits of choosing hospitality as a career pathBenefits of choosing hospitality as a career path

Choosing a university degree is far from easy and finishing one is an achievement in itself, especially within the hospitality industry which demands a working commitment, in and outside of the lecture theatre.

Hospitality is an industry that immediately ticks all the boxes in terms of stimulating students through robust degree courses, which usually involve a year’s placement of ‘on the job’ experience. This depth of study allows graduates to gain a wealth of experience before completing their degree course, putting them in a great position when looking for jobs once finished university.

This article will take a look at some of those avenues; paying attention to particular skills that as a graduate, you can sharpen and develop to increase your employability in the hospitality world.

The size of the hospitality market

According to Prospects, the hospitality sector is the second largest employer in the UK, so your decision to study it at university may have been a wise one, having possibly reaped the benefits of immediate employment that the industry offers.

We spoke to a hospitality recruiter, Andrew Duffy, from the recruitment agency Mise en Place to gain some insights into the various roles in the industry, along with some information to help you along in your career.

Landing Graduate PositionsLanding Graduate Positions

Having completed your degree, through both study and placement, you are likely to have learnt the necessary interpersonal skills, industry experience and theoretical knowledge required to excel in a graduate role. Prospects suggests that 30% of graduates are likely to enter into hospitality management roles; 15% in catering, waiting and retail, and 14% into business, associate and finance professional roles (with the final 6% assumed to be unemployed/still asleep).

The Complete University Guide compares the average salaries of a non-graduate (£15,561) and a graduate (£17,811) meaning degree fees may be supplemented within four years of finishing university. However, it is generally unclear as to what guaranteed difference forking out for further courses could make in the long run.

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Legal AidLegal Aid1. 1. OverviewOverviewLegal aid can help you pay for legal advice, family mediation and representation in court and some tribunals.This could include help for housing, debt, family or education problems. You can also get legal aid if you’re accused of a crime.You can’t use legal aid for most work problems, unless you’ve been discriminated against.2. 2. What you'll getWhat you'll getYou could get help with costs of legal advice or getting someone to speak or negotiate for you.In some cases, you could get a solicitor or barrister to represent you in court and some tribunals.You can also get help if you’re accused of a crime, eg advice at a police station or someone to represent you in court.You may have to pay some money towards the legal costs of your case.What you can get legal aid forYou might be able to get legal aid for problems like:* being arrested, questioned or charged by the police* debt, eg if you might lose your home* housing, eg if you’re being evicted* family issues, eg mediation if you’re getting a divorce* education, eg if you disagree with a special educational needs decision about your child* community care, eg if you’re unhappy with care being provided for an old or disabled relativeTypes of legal aid* Legal help Advice on your rights and options and help with negotiations and paperwork.* Help at court Someone to speak for you, but not formally represent you, in a civil court.* Family mediation Help working out an agreement with a former partner without going to court.* Legal representation A solicitor or barrister will get your case ready and speak in your defence in court.3. 3. EligibilityEligibility- Civil (non-criminal) casesTo get legal aid, you usually need to show you can’t afford to pay for legal costs and your problem is serious.Check if you can get legal aid to get help with civil cases (eg a debt, family or housing problem).You’ll usually have to give details of your income, benefits and property. If you’re under 18, you may need to give information about your parents’ or guardians’ income.- Criminal casesA police custody officer will help you get legal aid if you’ve been arrested and held at a police station. A solicitor will check if you qualify for legal aid if you’re charged with a crime or have to go to court.You’ll get legal aid automatically if you’re under 16 (or under 18 and in full-time education) or on certain benefits.Alternatives to legal aidIf you can’t get legal aid, you can get free advice from:* the Law Centres Network* Citizens Advice* AdviceNowYou can also pay for advice from a local legal adviser or solicitor.4. 4. How to claimHow to claimA police custody officer will help you get legal aid if you’ve been arrested and held at a police station.A solicitor will check if you qualify for legal aid if you’re charged with a crime or have to go to court.Contact a local legal adviser or solicitor for any type of legal aid case. For debt, housing, education, family and discrimination cases, contact Civil Legal Advice.What you need to knowYou’ll need to give information about the following for both you and your partner:* benefits - including benefits statements* Income, savings and spending - including pay slips and bank statements* National Insurance numbers

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UK Bankruptcy GuideApplying for bankruptcyApplying for bankruptcy

You have to ask (‘petition’) the court if you want to be declared bankrupt. They will decide whether or not to allow it. If they do, they’ll issue a bankruptcy order against you. You’ll then be officially bankrupt.

FormsFormsYou need forms 6.27 and 6.28. The court needs the completed forms and usually 2 copies of each.

For help filling in the forms, contact the Insolvency Enquiry Line.

Insolvency Enquiry LineTelephone: 0845 602 9848Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

FeesFeesThe fees are:

* £525 for managing your bankruptcy* £175 for court costs, if you’re on income support you may not have to pay this - court staff can advise youYou can pay using cash, postal orders or a building society, bank or solicitor’s cheque made payable to Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunal Service.

The court won’t accept your petition unless the fees are paid. Citizens Advice can tell you about any charities in your area that can help pay the fees.

Find a bankruptcy courtFind a bankruptcy courtNot all courts deal with bankruptcy and you must use the bankruptcy court nearest to where you live or trade (whichever is for the longest period in the last 6 months).

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HOW TO GAIN WEIGHT FOR WOMENHOW TO GAIN WEIGHT FOR WOMEN

Women who are underweight or have a Body Mass Index (BMI) that is below 18.5 may want to consider gaining weight to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Being underweight can lead to many health issues for women such as weakened immune systems, decreased muscle mass, unhealthy hair, skin and nails, weakened bones and the inability to menstruate. Gaining weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can decrease the probability of these health issues. Women should look for healthy ways to gain weight, rather than gaining weight through increasing fat on their body. Here are a few steps on how to gain weight for women.

STEPSSTEPS1. Speak to your doctor about gaining weight. 1. Speak to your doctor about gaining weight. You may have a condition that requires attention if it is preventing you from gaining weight. You may also be taking prescription medication that is affecting your ability to gain weight, in which case you may ask your doctor to put you on another medication. Your doctor can also suggest healthy methods for gaining weight.

2. Perform a mixture of strength training using 2. Perform a mixture of strength training using weights and aerobic exercise to build muscle in your weights and aerobic exercise to build muscle in your body rather than gaining weight as fat. body rather than gaining weight as fat. Begin an exercise regime that is moderate and slowly build on it. Weight gain is a gradual process that will occur over time, so avoid excessive exercise, which can lead to injury. Be patient.

3. Eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes a small 3. Eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes a small amount of healthy fats, which include unsaturated fat, amount of healthy fats, which include unsaturated fat, nuts and olive oil. nuts and olive oil. Try to eat a diet that consists of 65 percent carbohydrates, 15 percent protein and a small amount of healthy fats.

4. Consume foods that are high in vitamins, minerals 4. Consume foods that are high in vitamins, minerals and calories instead of high in fat and sugar.and calories instead of high in fat and sugar.

5. Choose foods that are high in calories over 5. Choose foods that are high in calories over similar foods that have fewer calories similar foods that have fewer calories if you find that you feel full easily. For example, eating raisins will provide more calories than eating grapes.

6. Refrain from drinking anything for 30 6. Refrain from drinking anything for 30 minutes before and after a meal-this will minutes before and after a meal-this will make you feel hungrier and will not make you feel hungrier and will not provide a feeling of fullness before you provide a feeling of fullness before you have eaten enough.have eaten enough.

7.Eat foods that consist of a large amount 7.Eat foods that consist of a large amount of healthy fat such as salmon, avocado, of healthy fat such as salmon, avocado, nuts and mackerel.nuts and mackerel.

8.Consume healthy snacks in between 8.Consume healthy snacks in between meals to increase your caloric intake.meals to increase your caloric intake.

10.Write in a food diary to keep track of 10.Write in a food diary to keep track of what you eat and how much so that you what you eat and how much so that you will know how many calories you are will know how many calories you are consuming and what you need to eat to consuming and what you need to eat to gain weight.gain weight.

9..Eat more calories than you burn. 9..Eat more calories than you burn. Make sure that you replace the calories you burn while working out, and increase the amount of calories you eat daily overall.

WARNINGSWARNINGS* Consult your physician before you begin any new diet or exercise regime.

THINGS YOU'LL NEEDTHINGS YOU'LL NEED* High-caloric foods* Lean protein* Foods high in unsaturated fat* Food diary* Weights

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St Ives, the most famous of Cornish holiday towns, loved for generations, is easy to reach by road or by air and easy by train, too, along one of the most spectacular railway journeys in Britain to crystal blue waters, golden sands and a warm welcome. We nearly forgot the mild sub-tropical climate, warmed year round by the Gulf Stream!Life here is cradled around the harbour where boats still land good catches of freshest fish for the local restaurants to nourish you with. Brought ashore on the ancient granite quays, the catch is of the highest quality for your dinner plate or for the tables of some of Britain's finest restaurants. A maze of tiny cobbled streets to wander through, lined by fishermen's cottages, with a breathtaking seaside vista to greet you at the end of each one.

Take a leisurely walk along the coastal footpath, perhaps, south to Lelant with the opportunity to return by branch line train or opt for a more energetic hike west towards Zennor and Gurnards Head. Soak up the sounds and images of the mythical and rugged land. Paint, pencil and clay. St Ives is renowned for its art and rightly so as there are workshops, studios and galleries everywhere. Often you will find painters hurrying to finish a sketch before the light changes or before the waves wash their palettes away!

Tate st ives, part of the Tate Gallery in London, is a stunning building with a varying exhibition of local and national works, well worth a visit. The Gallery's inspirational building stands high above the magnificent surfing beach of Porthmeor and features exhibitions which represent the modern 'st ives School' of painters such as Peter Lanyon, Patrick Heron and Sir Terry Frost as well as a changing programme of other contemporary work. Allied to Tate St Ives is the Barbara Hepworth Museum, a lasting memorial to the great sculptress who lived and worked in st ives at her Trewyn Studio. Her workshop has been carefully preserved and made accessible; the gardens and house contain many examples of her work and some of her finest pieces.

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Tall palms and exotic flowers bask in the sun, as you will, the air filled with scents from honeysuckle, cordyline and roses. The cafes and restaurants open their doors, the town comes alive and you'll find that St Ives has evolved into a cosmopolitan and chic resort. Enjoy the view across to Godrevy Lighthouse, immortalised by the novelist Virginia Woolf, or take a short boat trip to watch seals basking on the rocks in the sunshine. Finally, as the disappearing sun paints the sea and sky in glorious pink, it is time to plan what to do tomorrow. st ives has something that will appeal to everyone, young or old. June, January, tonight...

What Not To Do On Your Motorbike …What Not To Do On Your Motorbike …Perhaps you’ve just got your license, or you’ve come back after a little time away. Whatever your situation, it’s always useful to keep yourself refreshed on the do’s and don’ts of motorcycling. Even experienced riders can fall into traps built by laziness or complacency. To help you stay safe and enjoy yourself on the roads, here’s a list of big no-no’s that every rider should avoid.Don’t look downDon’t look downIt’s human nature to look down when you’re falling and being on a motorbike doesn’t somehow remove you from the human race. If you feel you’re going to go down, or you’re fighting to keep control through a particularly nasty corner, looking down will see you sink faster than a lead weight. Keep your eyes on where you’re going and use all your senses to contain the problem.Think, “It’ll never happen to me”One thing’s for sure; everyone crashes at some point. In fact, the first few hundred miles is often the most dangerous of a rider’s life. The thought of crashing is never a nice idea, but be aware that you’re not indestructible simply because you’re more agile than most road users.

Think motorcycling is all about the throttleThink motorcycling is all about the throttleLearning to control your speed is one of the exhilarating things anyone can do on a bike. However, learning to control your braking is just as important as getting the feel for your throttle. Once you have a better idea of your bike’s braking capabilities, you’ll also be a safer rider.Riding at other people’s paceRiding at other people’s paceWe all ride with other people, whether it’s your partner on a long trip, or a Sunday ride out to the country. The key benefit of riding at your own pace – regardless about how you feel about being overtaken – is safety and enjoyment. Giving in to peer pressure has seen many a rider ruined, so keep within your comfort zone.Irregular maintenanceIt seems natural that because you don’t use your motorbike as much as you might do a car, it doesn’t need as much, or as regular maintenance. Wrong! Indeed, the very nature of motorbikes as fast, fun vehicles makes them far more needy. One balding tire, for example, is 50% of your traction on a bike, versus 25% on a car. Remember, you’ll not only ride safer with regular maintenance, but you’ll ride cheaper as well.Think you’re GodThink you’re GodWe’ve all been there. Riding a wave of euphoria, you take a corner pushing it a little too hard and come out thinking, “That was stupid.” Some don’t come out of those corners at all. It’s easy to get carried away on a motorbike - that’s why we ride them. It’s good to set yourself unbreakable rules for what you will and won’t do, based on your skill level, to avoid euphoria getting the best of you.

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In what is ground breaking progress for the NFL, NFLUK and fans of the game in Europe, the fact that four teams, across two games will be playign regular season games in London, illustrates just how far the sport of American Footabll has come since the first International Series game was played between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants in 2007.NFL UK Dates Confirmed Until 2016 with Jaguars named the home NFL UK Dates Confirmed Until 2016 with Jaguars named the home teamteam

Following the continued success of playing a regular season NFL game in London, it has been confirmed that at least one game will be played at Wembley every season until 2016!

It was announced in August 2012 that from 2013, the Jacksonville Jaguars will be the home team for the International Series.

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