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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.
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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
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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. ”
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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.
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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
2013FORD2013FORD
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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BARCELONA
BENIDORM
BILBAO
DENIA
GRANADA
JAEN
JAVEA
MADRID
MARBELLA
MURCIA
SANTANDER
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."
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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
10. Blank Cheque
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