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The New Carnival Queen
AS PREVIOUSLY reported Carnival is the biggest
and most important celebration for all Canarians; it
is a time of partying and excess which ends up being
cleansed by the fire of the Burning of the Sardine. But
one night stands out above all else and that is the night
of the election of the Carnival Queen.
On the 5th February the Parque Santa Catalina
hosted its 35th edition and a total of nine candidates
presented their dream-like interpretations (fantasies)
to well over 4000 lucky spectators.
As I found out, it is extremely hard to get a ticket to
see this wonderful gala. But as our readers may know
by now, I am not one to give up easily. After many
phone calls I finally managed to contact a Council
member who told me that I must have a special permit
issued only by themselves. So on the morning of the
gala and armed with my last copy of The Canary
News I drove like one possessed to Las Palmas to
meet with the officials. As I explained in Spanish who
I was and who I worked, for they took a quick look
at The Canary News, were suitably impressed and
promptly issued me with my special press pass.
Many of the would be spectators actually camped
outside the ticket sale point for many hours before it
opened, in order to buy these much coveted tickets.
This year the Ayuntamiento of Las Palmas also
provided a telephone hot line and a website address to
purchase the tickets but within the hour every single
one was sold.
The same situation occurred for the Drag Queen gala.
I must say that after seeing the show live, I am not
surprised about this fact as it is worth every penny!
FREE
Every 2 weeks, Edition 16, 12th Feb - 25th Feb 2010
As you all know this years’ theme for the Carnival
is dedicated to Television, and the organisers of the
Carnival Queen Gala set up a fantastic show which
took us through some of the historic moments of
Spanish and World television. The show continued
with the presentation of the nine candidates for this
years’ Carnival Queen, who paraded their impressive
dresses or ‘fantasies’ as they are known, of up to 4
meters high, several meters wide and weighing well
over 100 kilograms. These dresses are so voluminous
that the candidates have to go through a tough
physical workout regime months before the Gala. The
materials used are numerous giving these costumes a
vast range of colours and textures, and they are also
provide with small wheels in order to facilitate the
movement of each candidate around the massive stage
in Santa Catalina park.
Story continues on pages 16-17.....
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Inside Edition 16 Emergency and Useful telephone numbers in Gran Canaria
Page 13 Las Palmas Airport: S. Bartolomé 928 750 222 Belgium - 928 461 718 Health Centre
928 579 000 Denmark - 928 264 764 Appointments 012
Carnival Events National Police Finland - 928 224 358 Consumer issues 928 731

List Emergency Line: 112 Las Palmas France - 928 292 371 908 International Pension Centre
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Jet2.com FREE Norway - 928 495 035 00441912183847

Competition Fire Brigade
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Consul: Matthew Vickers
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Morote 6, 3rd Floor,
Portugal - 928 233 144 Medical Benefits
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Taxis: 928 154 77 Sol Mobility:

Crowning of the Tirajana 928 762 671 Las Palmas

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Las Palmas 928 304 600 www.ukinspain.com 902 003 838

Page 21 Maspalomas 928 764 000

Irish Consulate:
UK Operator:
900 990044
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Fiestas and Upcoming Events
HERE WE give you some of the most relevant
dates during which something of general interest is
happening on the island. Don’t be afraid to visit these
events or even to actively participate in them, most are
open to everyone and anyone. When wanting to visit a
fiesta, always remember that most activities take part
during the morning and then restart from about six pm.
We are in Spain and both lunch and siestas are almost
religious customs which all Canarians take extremely
seriously. Also take into account that the big days will
inevitably be during the weekend. Be adventurous
and enjoy the Island like one of the natives!
Fiestas del Almendro en Flor:
1st till 15th February.
Tejeda.
Pay Special attention to the 14th and 15th January.
Exposition “Welcome to Paradise”:
29th January till 19th February,
Photograph Exposition on the Life of African
Immigrants who live on the Island.
Casa Africa, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
43rd Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Opera Festival
19th,22nd, 25th and 28th February, 20.30 hours.
Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria.
Panoramic Photograph Exposition.
Till 26th February, 9 to 13, and 17 to 21 hours.
Mapfre Guanarteme, Arucas.
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This furnished apartment consists of: One bedroom,
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Low monthly community fee. Complex with pool and
parkinglots. At 2 minutes walking to the beach !
Price: 69.000 euros
PLAYA DEL INGÉS “Las Camelias”
Wonderful apartment with seaview, very well situated
and quiet. It is a sunny one-bedroom apartment with a
large balcony, equipped with all details and completely
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Very bright corner apartment of 70 m2, with 1½
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Located in the best and most quiet area.
Price: 165.000 euros
Carnival Exposition.
Local Pick Up Points for
Till 24th February, 10.00 to 22.00 hours.
The Canary News
Real Club Victoria, Las Canteras, Las Palmas de Gran As we are receiving a number of phone calls asking
Canaria. where readers can get their copy of The Canary News
we have decided, space permitting, to publish lists in
Bodies and Faces of the Carnival, by Izabella future editions of your nearest point.
Gawin.
However, we cannot always guarantee that there will
18th February till 15th April, 9 to 12.00 hours. be copies left, as our continuing and growing success
German Consulate, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. means that the newspaper is ‘flying off the shelves’.
A tribute to the Beatles. Don’t forget you can always phone Brian (see
information on page 2) if you are having difficulty
13th February, 00.30 hours. on a regular basis of obtaining your copy, and he will
Sale Duke’s, Playa del Ingles. do his best to accommodate you. Published lists are
subject to change.
Elvis Show: Performed by Mark Sigournay
Las Palmas
13th February, 22.00 hours.
Maspalomas Princess, Playa del Ingles
Real Club Nautic Cafe Guaga
14th February, 22.00 hours.
Punta Roma Fishobby
Sandy Beach Hotel, Playa del Ingles
Jeunes Peliqueria Ginos Restaurant
Melia Hotel Cafe Suesia
General Power Cut:
Concord Hotel Riana Isabella Hotel
Visante Museum Elda
22nd February at 22.00 hours.
British Consulate Fred Olsen
Everyone is welcome and should participate against
Christian Church Clinica Santa Catalina
abusive price increases.
British Club Hotel Santa Catalina
Dr Negro Hospital Euro Muebles
Mister Minit Macarthys Irish Bar
Main Bus Station Edem Furniture
British School
Marks & Spencer, Triana
Marks & Spencer, Mesa y Lopez
Marks & Spencer, Las Arenas
Santa Catalina Tourist Office
Mesa y Lopez Tourist Office
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Local News
Valsequillo Tourism Promotion
MANY TIMES I have talked about
the endless possibilities the Island of
Gran Canaria has to offer its visitors
and residents, and we are already world
renowned for our beaches and fantastic
weather which is with us almost all
year round, but we also offer fantastic
natural landscape in the interior of the
island; friendly agricultural villages
with fabulous local products and crafts,
and of course a wide range of traditions
which can be enjoyed by all.
Valsequillo is one of these places; full
of charm, not only due to its location
in the middle of the mountains on the
Eastern side of the island, but also its
hospitable people and its number of
traditions and history.
Gran Canaria Gets Soaked Again
MANY TIMES I have talked about
the endless possibilities the Island of
Gran Canaria has to offer its visitors
and residents, and we are already world
renowned for our beaches and fantastic
weather which is with us almost all
year round, but we also offer fantastic
natural landscape in the interior of the
island; friendly agricultural villages
with fabulous local products and crafts,
and of course a wide range of traditions
which can be enjoyed by all.
Valsequillo is one of these places; full
of charm, not only due to its location
in the middle of the mountains on the
Eastern side of the island, but also its
hospitable people and its number of
traditions and history.
In an attempt to encourage our tourist
visitors, the Ayuntamiento of this
Municipal has invested in a promotional
campaign to encourage them to come
and see for themselves. As part of this
promotional plan, Valsequillo chose to
bring its traditions, cultures and local
In an attempt to encourage our tourist
visitors, the Ayuntamiento of this
Municipal has invested in a promotional
campaign to encourage them to come
and see for themselves. As part of this
promotional plan, Valsequillo chose to
bring its traditions, cultures and local
produce to the south of
Gran Canaria, and to be more precise to
the tourist centre located in the Yumbo
Centre.
The Municipal were given stands
to show off their work and to sell
their produce, which included both
manufactures of traditional food and
drink products, such as Mojos, jams,
a large variety of honeys, wines and
their well known cheese which caused
a sensation in the last World Cheese
Awards celebrated in Las Palmas.
The exhibition continued with stands
dedicated to craftsman who produced
traditional objects and artefacts using
materials gathered from the Canarian
Palm Tree. With these the people of
Valsequillo manufacture hats, baskets
for all types of uses, tools for the use in
produce to the south of
Gran Canaria, and to be more precise to
the tourist centre located in the Yumbo
Centre.
The Municipal were given stands
to show off their work and to sell
their produce, which included both
manufactures of traditional food and
drink products, such as Mojos, jams,
a large variety of honeys, wines and
their well known cheese which caused
a sensation in the last World Cheese
Awards celebrated in Las Palmas.
The exhibition continued with stands
dedicated to craftsman who produced
traditional objects and artefacts using
materials gathered from the Canarian
Palm Tree. With these the people of
Valsequillo manufacture hats, baskets
agriculture and in the household as well
as many more uses.
Visitors also got the chance to see a
pyrotechnic company which is based
in this village, show off how they
manufacture their fireworks, which
are used in the many fiestas that are
celebrated throughout the island.
Valsequillo is also known around the
island for its fiestas, and this exhibition
coincided with the celebration of the
Almond Blossom Fiestas; a celebration
which pays tribute to the almond
tree and its fruit which is present in
our traditional cookery. But the one
fiesta which stands out on our islands
has to be “The Release of the Cursed
Dog”, which takes place on the 29th
September, and on which I reported last
year. This peculiar fiesta celebrates the
legend of Saint Michael the Archangel
and how he returns the Devil to hell
after an epic fight between good and
evil. As it could not be otherwise the
Ayuntamiento of Valsequillo also
dedicated an area to this traditional
celebration and fiesta.
for all types of uses, tools for the use in
agriculture and in the household as well
as many more uses.
Visitors also got the chance to see a
pyrotechnic company which is based
in this village, show off how they
manufacture their fireworks, which
are used in the many fiestas that are
celebrated throughout the island.
Valsequillo is also known around the
island for its fiestas, and this exhibition
coincided with the celebration of the
Almond Blossom Fiestas; a celebration
which pays tribute to the almond
tree and its fruit which is present in
our traditional cookery. But the one
fiesta which stands out on our islands
has to be “The Release of the Cursed
Dog”, which takes place on the 29th
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Personally I thought it was a fantastic
attempt to bring the Valsequillo culture
and customs closer to foreigners,
although I’m not sure they were
expecting such a big turnover of
visitors as the venue chosen seemed a
little cramped at times, causing the flow
of visitors to be very slow.
Having said this, the exhibitions
were very informative with a lot
of information on hand, including
excellent photographs about the
community and what visitors could
expect if they visited this special area.
To conclude, I have made many
arrangements to go and visit these
artisan and local businesses and will
report on how they go through their day
to day life, but that you will have to
read about in future editions.
By Tito Cabral
September, and on which I reported last
year. This peculiar fiesta celebrates the
legend of Saint Michael the Archangel
and how he returns the Devil to hell
after an epic fight between good and
evil. As it could not be otherwise the
Ayuntamiento of Valsequillo also
dedicated an area to this traditional
celebration and fiesta.
Personally I thought it was a fantastic
attempt to bring the Valsequillo culture
and customs closer to foreigners,
although I’m not sure they were
expecting such a big turnover of
visitors as the venue chosen seemed a
little cramped at times, causing the flow
of visitors to be very slow.
Having said this, the exhibitions
were very informative with a lot
of information on hand, including
excellent photographs about the
community and what visitors could
expect if they visited this special area.
To conclude, I have made many
arrangements to go and visit these
artisan and local businesses and will
report on how they go through their day
to day life, but that you will have to
read about in future editions.
By Tito Cabral
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Local News
World Cup Referees to Train in person is supporting the environment and nature”, as environment, and in most cases their new home is
Maspalomas. she quite rightly put it. As you all know I’m all for not suitable for their survival and usually these pets
these initiatives and they have my full support! perish. But this is not the case with the Californian
Between the 1st and 14th of March the 30 referees Royal Serpent which was originally detected almost
together with their assistants who were all chosen on ten years ago and
has successfully
5th February, will be gathering in the south of Gran
Canaria. These preparatory
Canarian Schools Celebrate World adapted to their
seminars which will be Peace Day! new surroundings
organized by FIFA will causing its
form the referees for the Well over four hundred secondary students from population to
next World Cup which several schools in the Municipal of Santa Lucia have increase.
will be celebrated in South participated in several acts in support of World Peace Over the last
Africa and will join together day and Say No to Violence. This extraordinary three years a
a total of 10 European manifestation took place in the San Rafael Plaza group has been
representatives, 6 South in Vecindario where they sang songs, read poems, formed by the
Africa, 4 CONCACAF and acted out representations in favour of peace. Canarian Government Environmental Department
(Africa and Asia) and 2 Each educational centre had been preparing their which is dedicated to catching these snakes and
from Oceania. participation for weeks in order to take part in an eradicate their presence which could cause serious
event which has been celebrated for many years. environmental damage. This year’s campaign has
been brought forward to February in order to catch the
This has been made possible due to a joint effort by snakes before they lay their eggs during the month of
the Las Palmas Inter-insular Federation, Concejelia March. The use of fake burrows has proved to being
de Deportes de San Bartolome de Tirajana and FIFA. a highly efficient technique in the USA, so this year
Owing to the good facilities available in Maspalomas, the Canarian Government has chosen this option and
its’ fantastic weather and the success of previous feels confident of their success in eradicating this alien
international events, this gathering has been made plague.
possible, giving Maspalomas an opportunity to show
FIFA that the south of our island is a sure bet worth By Tito Cabral
considering for the success of future events.

Carla Garcia Crowned Miss Las

Palmas.
The Voice of Youth in Santa Lucia.
On Saturday 30th of In an innovative campaign, the Concejeria of Youth
January, the Hotel Cordial of the Ayuntamiento of Santa Lucia has provided
Playa in Mogán hosted the a bus which will pass through the main areas and
Miss Las Palmas contest places in the municipality allowing youngsters to
to decide who will be write on it what their worries and thoughts are for the
representing our island in future. The campaign under the slogan “I’m Young
the next Miss Spain. A total and they will listen to me” is headed by the Concejal
of nineteen candidates from of Youth Miguel Angel Ojeda who states, ”All the
all corners of the island and information that we collect with this initiative will
representing their local areas help us apply better youth politics which will then
displayed their beauty and give better response to the demands of this sector
elegance in the magnificent of the population. Without a doubt this information
grounds of this hotel. The will be extremely helpful to us as it is given directly
Miss Las Palmas title finally went to Carla Garcia by them”, he then continues, “We consider that it is
who was representing Las Canteras Beach. necessary to involve these youngsters and make them
participants in the programs developed for them.
There is nothing better than listening to their demands
Santa Lucia Backs the Ecological directly, using an original and innovative method,
Bags Campaign. away from usual surveys which don’t motivate them
to participate”.
The Concejelia of Environment of the Ayuntamiento
of Santa Lucia has given away 100 pure recycled
cotton bags in an attempt to educate and change the
New Campaign to Catch Snakes!
customs of Canarian
shoppers. The bags With the introduction of exotic pets it is almost certain
which have printed on that some specimens escape and colonise their new
them “Recycling has a
world of Benefits” are
destined to promote
the reuse of bags and
try to decrease the
consumption of plastic
and therefore reduce
the negative impact
these have on our
environment.

The Concejal of the Environment, Ofelia Alvarado,

has assured us that a total of 15,000 of these bags
will be handed out in various places and events
throughout the year as well as other items which will
help reinforce this campaign. “We would like to make
people aware in the Santa Lucia area that every little
bit we can do is important for the conservation of
our natural resources. With this initiative we would
like to limit the consumption of plastic bags and it is
important that the people use these bags which are
also comfortable and very practical. Whenever we see
one of these bags in our streets we will know that that
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Local News
Sign of the Times?
I DON’T normally visit car boot sales,
but last week our Distribution Manager,
Brian, told me that whilst delivering
our newspapers to Kays’ stand at Faro
Dos, Playa del Ingles, he noticed a huge
increase in stalls and visitors to the
market, so last Sunday I decided to see
for myself what the interest was.
I arrived at 10.30 and firstly had
difficulty in find somewhere to park;
the place was packed with cars. Finally
squeezing into a small space nearby, I
started walking up and down the three
lanes which had every conceivable
stall with their goods on display. What
immediately struck me was the amount
of stalls selling second hand household
items and clothing. These stall had
crowds milling around them who were
bargaining fiercely with the owners.
Everywhere you looked you could see
plastic shopping bags being held tightly
by the shoppers, as they continued to
search for even more bargains. Talking
to Marie, one of the stall holders, she
told me that many people arrived in
the early hours of Sunday morning to
secure a good pitch – and I do mean
early, 4am! She told me that second
hand clothes were always very popular
and went quickly, books are snapped up
with an average price of 1€. Of course
you will always find the ones out to
make a ‘fast buck’ like the stall selling
tourist souvenirs at higher prices than
you can find in the shops.
There was even an organ grinder
entertaining the crowd with his ‘old
fashioned’ music and dress style. Cars
were on display, furniture, electronic
goods and the general bric- a- brac
which you would find at a car boot sales
back in the UK. I was quite surprised to
hear a lot of German speaking people as
I didn’t think the Germans really went
in for trawling around second hand
markets – I thought a race who headed
for the beach at the first sign of a hot
sunny day.
Well it was an experience and a real eye
opener; as the title of the article says,
is this a ‘Sign of the Times’ here on
Gran Canaria? Have people finally had
enough and are selling up their homes
and cars to move elsewhere? Who
knows.
By Ann Turner

Almond Blossom Fiesta in Valsequillo

is especially traditional and our local
crafts, food and customs are very much
in evidence on the numerous stands
displayed for all to see and enjoy. The
streets of the centre of Valsequillo were
lined on both sides with these stalls;
all of which were grouped into areas
from around the island, giving visitors
a chance to sample and purchase food,
traditional products, crafts, clothing
and even view and enjoy Canarian art
examples and indigenous animals.
them and encourage the younger
generations to continue with these
traditions. These included Canarian
Fighting and Petanca (petanqué)
amongst others.
I felt the whole village had really
become involved in the success of
this fiesta, where the atmosphere was
exceptionally friendly and welcoming.
These people obviously feel a part
of their fiesta and community which
resulted in such a charming event.
I now feel that this particular
celebration is a true representation of a
Canarian fiesta; full of tradition, pride
and friendliness as this is how I felt
whilst wandering through the streets of
this incredible mountain village.
By Tito Cabral

One thing that did catch my eye is

AS PART of the local fiestas celebrated
in Valsequillo, the Ayuntamiento holds
a special tribute to the almond tree
which, at this time of year, starts to
blossom all over the island.
The Almond occupies a very special
place in the traditions and gastronomy
of Gran Canaria and this particular
region is especially renowned for its’
wonderful landscape.
Canarian mountains fill with the white
colour and scent of this extraordinary
flower, and which the people of this
rural settlement have seen fit to dedicate
its very first fiesta.
As far as Canarian fiestas go, this one
the introduction of new crafts which
blend nicely with the older traditions,
as more and more Canarians are taking
the initiative to manufacture and create
new pieces of craft using the traditional
images and customs which are part of
our character. Both visitors and locals
taking part in the fiestas were dressed
in the traditional costumes used by the
early settlers of the islands.
As well as the displays, the
Ayuntamiento arranged workshops for
the younger ones, teaching them the
games our grandfathers used to play as
children using basic materials or even
recycling them. Exhibitions showing
Canarian sports and games were also
organized in an attempt to preserve
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Feature

A PaLace In the Sun ...

a hint of the oily residue some restaurants serve up. The
steak was ‘to die for’, complimented by a nice fruity
Rose local wine. I eyed up the fresh dessert menu, but
just couldn’t find room for anymore food.

So I took my glass of wine outside once again and sank

DRIVING ALONG the narrow winding roads, after a
great day’s shopping in Puerto Mogan, I felt a sense of
tranquillity as I passed by the village of Mogan, heading
towards the mountains. Sun beating down on my face
I really felt ‘at peace with the world’. Just a short ten
minute drive from the seafront, I found myself looking
down on what looked like a little oasis, but which was
in reality, El Draguillo. As I parked my car in the ample
car park, I was astounded to see a wonderful cascade of
water gushing out of the mountainside; a real waterfall
and yet so close to the shoreline!
Passing through the arched entrance I was greeted by
Alexjandro, who kindly asked me if I would like to
dine or just take an aperitif in the wonderful outdoor
area. I hesitate to call this a terrace, as indeed it was
much, much more. Wonderful individual seating areas,
complete with marquee-like awnings, gaily coloured
scatter cushions and soft inviting sofas and chairs. A
small outdoor bar, stage, and barbeque area completed,
what looked like a scene from the ‘Arabian Nights.’
But the ‘piece de resistance’ was the gentle sound of
water splashing into a fountain, which resembled the
face of a very old and wise farmer, complete with his
hat. Again, scatter cushions were placed cleverly on the
wall at the base.
into those wonderful soft chairs, watching the diners
come and go with happy contented faces. This indeed
was a real find, and after speaking for a while to Stefan,
the Owner, I realised that perfection was indeed a high
priority for him, from the pristine white tablecloths and
napkins, to the flat screen outdoor tv screen to entertain
his guests. He told me they were open all day, and on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday they have live music. He
warmly welcomes all nationalities and caters for most
tastes, from the coffee and snack to the full four course
dinner. Paellas and barbecues are a speciality of the
house.
It was time to bid farewell to my ‘place in the sun’, or
should that be a pAlace in the sun!
For bookings please call Stefan on 928 56 97 34, or just
pop in anytime, a warm welcome awaits you
By Debbie Wenn

I sipped my glass of cool white wine, whilst enjoying

the sound of the birds in the mountains, and decided
without much persuading that I must sample the mouth-
watering fresh food which was on offer at El Draguillo.
I chose the local steak cooked on a stone, house salad
and of course home made fries. I wasn’t disappointed,
Alexjandro showed me to my table and for the next
hour I enjoyed one of the finest meals I have eaten on
the island. The freshest ingredients were used, a real
salad, not just the normal limp lettuce leaves with the
odd slice of tomatoe, this had everything you could
want! And the fries, proper thickly cut potatoes without
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Letters to the Editor
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Letter of the week
Hi Canary News
Re: Letter from John Maxwell and drinks prices in
Mogan.
I would like to comment on John Maxwells letter
regarding drinks prices in Mogan. I am a resident
in Pueblo de Mogan and regulary visit the seafront
Restaurants and Bars. As in any town/city prices do
vary between location and establishment.
If you visit Puerto Mogan with the beautiful &
peaceful Harbour you would expect to pay a
premium price for drinks, just because of where
you are. Every holiday visitor wants to see Mogan
Harbour.
If you visit Playa de Mogan (beach seafront) the
prices do vary from that in the Harbour. I drink in
Waypoint on the seafront which I saw advertised in
the Canary News and a pint of beer costs me 3 Euros
and with great views. I dread to know where John
paid 4.50 Euros for a pint on his visit.
As in a theatre, front row seats are quite rightly more
expensive than the upper circle!
Mogan has much to offer especially if you shop
around.
Kind regards
Jez Cook
Good points Jez, and thanks to you too for your
comments and advice. Ed
Dear Editor
Issue No.14 - Letter from John Maxwell
We have owned the only English Restaurant/Cafe
bar in Puerto Mogan for nearly 4 years. We are
sorry to here that any visitor to Puerto Mogan has
been charged extortionate prices for a large beer as
described in Mr Maxwells letter.
Australian Tourism Website
These were posted on an Australian Tourism Website
and the answers are the actual responses by the
website officials, who obviously have a great sense of
humour (not to mention a low tolerance threshold for
idiots!)
Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never
seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? (UK).
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit
around watching them die.
Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)
A: Depends how much you’ve been drinking.
Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I
follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it’s only three thousand miles, take lots of
water.
Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia?
We pride ourselves in offering the same fair and we
believe very reasonable price, of 2,50 euros for a pint
today as when we opened in the summer of 2006. I
always believe that the bars offering good value for
money advertise their prices.
We are aware that some of our less scrupulous
competitors charge a great deal more.
We hope that Mr Maxwell and also future visitors
to Puerto Mogan will not be put off by reading Mr
Maxwells letter, and look forward to welcoming him
and all future customers.
Regards
Jo and Paul Elmer
Restaurant Le Maree
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to reply to
Mr. Maxwells’ letter and putting your views forward.
Ed.
Dear Canary News,
I felt I just had to write to you concerning the
problems we are having trying to find a company who
rent out cars which take wheelchairs, with or without
a ramp. I cannot believe there are no companies on
Gran Canaria which offer this service.
We found one company but they wouldn’t rent out
to private people, you had to take their driver at the
ridiculous cost of 200€ a day!
Whilst at the Faro Dos market on Sunday we noticed
a gentleman struggling to get his wheelchair onto a
pavement as there wasn’t any lowered space, in the
end he had to get out of the chair and was helped by
my partner. They too have difficulty getting about.
A real disgrace as far as I am concerned and we
certainly won’t be back here again.
Marjory Keep
We are sorry to hear about this and would ask any
company who supplies this service to contact us, so
Can you send me a list of them in Brisbane ,Cairns ,
Townsville and Hervey Bay ? (UK)
A: What did your last slave die of?
Q: Can you give me some information about hippo
racing in Australia ? (USA )
A: A-Fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south
of Europe .
Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the
Pacific which does not
... Oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every
Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked.
Q:Which direction is North in Australia ? ( USA )
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact
us when you get here and we’ll send the rest of the
directions.
Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia ? ( UK )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do...
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that in the future we can pass details on if required.
Ed
Dear Canary News,
We have just moved over here from the Costa del
Sol and cannot believe how few buildings have
solar panels installed. We have been searching for a
property here and one of our main requirements is that
it should have solar panels. We used this system on
the Costa del Sol and found it absolutely great. Apart
from the initial cost, which was a little high we can
honestly say it worked fine for us and of course no
more big electricity bills!
So why, on this lovely island, where you have
sunshine nearly every day are there hardly any
properties using this kind of system? I would be
interested to know, as wind farms are here, which are
rather unsightly, but do the job. Anyone out there who
can enlighten me please?
Frank and Carol Main
Over to you readers, has anyone got an answer? Ed
And finally ...
Back to our controversial subject of prices here on the
island,
A friend of mine told me that whilst visiting her
hairdresser last week, she got chatting to a nice couple
from Norway. It was their first visit to the island as
normally they go to Fuerteventura or further afield.
However this time they decided on Gran Canaria as
they had been told that our beaches were better. My
friend and this couple discussed the pros and cons
about the island and the subject which had most
air space was the price of shopping, eating out and
general day to day expenditure. The couple told my
friend that prices on this island were nearly equivalent
to those back in Norway. Added to this, they knew
for certain that when they had dined out at Spanish
restaurants they had been ‘ripped off’ as they put it.
They won’t be back!
No comment. Ed.
Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys’ Choir
schedule? (USA)
A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-
man-y, which is
Oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every
Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo
races. Come naked.
Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia ? ( UK )
A: You are a British politician, right?
Q : Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk
available all year round? ( Germany )
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/
gatherers.
Milk is illegal.
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who
can Dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA)
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where
YOU come from.
All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be
safely handled and make good pets.
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Lesson 11
SER or ESTAR? Part One
One of the most challenging aspects of learning
Spanish is choosing whether to use SER or ESTAR
which both mean ‘to be’ in English.
Refer to the table on how to conjugate (change) these
rather irregular verbs in the present:
Which one to choose?
Although there are exceptions, the short rule is this:
SER is used to describe permanent qualities or
hard facts: name, nationality, origins, profession,
‘inherent characteristics’ of a person or place
(physical description, personality etc), possession,
what something´s made of, telling the time and many
impersonal expressions.
ESTAR is used for temporary situations (e.g. ¿Cómo
estás? How are you right now?), any geographical
location, whether permanent or temporary (¿Dónde
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with Theresa Coe Spanish Lessons
está Londres? Está en Inglaterra. Where is London? ASKING QUESTIONS: ¿Eres de aquí? Are you
It´s in England), and different kinds of states (alive/ from here? (Origins). ¿Son ustedes estudiantes? (Are
dead, work-related, marriage status etc. – more of you both/all students?) ¿Qué hora es? (What time is
which later). it?)
A closer look at SER THE DAY OR TIME: Hoy es viernes. Son las dos, y
es mi cumpleaños. (Today is Friday. It´s two o´clock
DESCRIBING ONESELF OR OTHERS: Soy and it´s my birthday).
Theresa, soy inglesa y soy profesora (I´m Theresa,
I´m English and I´m a teacher – note that the Spanish IMPERSONAL EXPRESSIONS: Es importante
just say ‘I´m teacher’). Mi amiga es de Las Palmas, aprender español, (it´s important to learn Spanish).
y es alta, guapa y muy inteligente (My female friend Es terrible abandonar un perro, (it´s terrible to
is from Las Palmas, and is tall, good-looking and very abandon a dog).
intelligent). See how the first two adjectives end in
‘a’ because it´s a female we´re describing? Adjectives Want more practice?
that don´t end in o/a are ‘neutral’ and only change
from singular to plural: mis amigas y yo somos http://lingolex.com/ser/ gives clear explanations of
inteligentes e interestantes). whether to use ser or estar, plus a range of multiple-
choice quizzes to test your understanding.
POSSESSION: There´s no apostrophe, so ownership
is expressed back to front. For example instead of Top Tip
saying ‘it´s Pedro´s car’ you say es el coche de Pedro
(lit: ‘it´s the car of Pedro’). Or son los zapatos de mi TDT (Digital television) allows you to watch many
hermana (they´re my sister´s shoes). programmes on Spanish tv in their original English
format, with Spanish subtitles. Alternatively, watch
MORE HARD FACTS: Mi collar [koh-yar] no es de Spanish language shows with additional subtitles for
oro (my necklace isn´t made of gold). Las mesas son the hard of hearing (most remote controls offer this
plásticas (the tables are plastic). option) to help you understand.
TO BE SER ESTAR
I am (yo) soy estoy
you (singular) are (tú) eres estás
he/she/it is (él/ella/eso) es está
we are (nosotros) somos estamos
they are/you (plural) are (ellos/ustedes) son están
Yo, tú, él (I, you, he) etc. are in brackets because the Spanish don´t often include these words –
the verb endings alone usually tell us all we need to know. So, soy can ONLY mean ‘I am’.
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Family Life

Peer Pressure
WHEN YOU think of peer pressure you think of
these words in terms of children much older, possibly
teenagers and certainly not four year olds’, in fact you
tend to think of this in adult terms. This is not the case,
as it can start as soon as children make friends, and can
even be found in a child as young as two years of age.
In a younger child it can
be just imitating another
child who has thrown a toy
across the room, or copying
them when they are saying
“NO” to their parents. This
might sound extreme but
the children are put into
situations by us as adults
and are displaying normal
behaviour patterns.
It is not until your child gets
older that it can begin to
affect a childs’ learning and
development, or until like myself a teacher calls you
after class to have “a little word”. She tells you that
your child’s behavior has changed in class, and that it is
affecting his schoolwork and other children, and have
you noticed any changes at home? I think at this point,
after getting over the initial shock, because this could
not possibly be your “little angel” they are talking
about, you start to view this as something quite serious
and which needs addressing straight away.
As someone who was a “goody two shoes” at school,
you feel that it must be something you as a parent is
not doing. As a parent, learning curves in our childrens’
lives are not always pleasant but are a necessary way
of teaching our children boundaries and acceptable
behavior which can be a hard lesson to learn.
Oliver, my son who is now five, - a very bright, friendly
and loving little boy, started at a new school last year.
Unfortunately he made
friends with a couple of other
boys who had a reputation
of being “disruptive” in the
class, these were boisterous
boys and Oliver was attracted
to their mischievous antics
and soon became part of the
“in crowd”, as they were
seen as very funny to the rest
of the class.
As a consequence Olivers’
teacher asked to have a
chat with me after school
to highlight the fact that she
was worried about this friendship and could see that
Oliver was being overwhelmed by these boys, and it
had manifested itself into him being easily distracted,
getting into arguments and not listening; traits which
were not his usual characteristics.
After discussing strategies on how to cope with this, the
teacher and I decided to deal in a constructive manner
and have coloured stickers for positive recognition and
behaviour - a little like a reward for good work and
achievements. I decided that I would take this a step
further and put together a chart at home which basically
worked as a day planner.
I sat down with Oliver and explained to him that his
behaviour had not been acceptable and explained
to him that if he listened, concentrated and was not
disruptive in class he would get a coloured sticker from
the teacher. We would then stick this onto our chart at
home, and at the end of the week if he had managed
to get sufficient stickers he could have a reward on a
Friday. The rewards could consist of things of interest
to himself like going swimming or a special comic or
having a friend to tea etc.
Oliver, as he is a bright boy took this as a challenge he
wanted to part of and soon became very enthusiastic
and excited at the prospect of what he could claim as
his reward.
As Olivers’ mum I advised him to make some new
friends, and did my part as a parent by making friends
and inviting other mums to our home for coffee,
therefore allowing the childrens’s friendships and
positive influences to blossom.
After some minor hiccups and adjustments on Olivers’
part he greatly improved. His schoolwork and
behaviour was proof of this; his teacher was pleased,
and I as a parent, knew it was the right thing to do.
This is a stage I will be glad to see the back of, but
realise that “Peer Pressure” is something that may
manifest itself again, but with positive strategies
and early recognition and intervention there can be a
rewarding outcome.
By Nicky Speake

7 Reasons Not To Mess With Children

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.
The teacher said it was physically impossible
for a whale to swallow a human because, even
though it was a very large mammal, its throat
was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed
by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale
could not swallow a human; it was physically
impossible.
The little girl said, ‘When I get to Heaven, I
will ask Jonah.’
The teacher asked, ‘What if Jonah went to hell?’
The little girl replied, ‘Then you ask him.’
A Kindergarten teacher was observing her
classroom of children while they were drawing.
She would occasionally walk around to see
each child’s work.
As she got to one little girl who was working
diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, ‘I’m drawing God.’
The teacher paused and said, ‘But no one
knows what God looks like.’
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her
drawing, the girl replied, ‘They will in a minute.’
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the
Ten Commandments with her five and six
year olds.
After explaining the commandment to ‘honour’
thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, ‘Is
there a commandment that teaches us how
to treat our brothers and sisters?’
Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest
of a family) answered, ‘Thou shall not kill.’
One day a little girl was sitting and watching
her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink.
She suddenly noticed that her mother had
several strands of white hair sticking out in
contrast on her brunette head.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked,
‘Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?’
Her mother replied, ‘Well, every time that you
do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy,
one of my hairs turns white.’
The little girl thought about this revelation for
a while and then said, ‘Mommy, how come ALL
of grandma’s hairs are white?’
The children had all been photographed, and the
teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy
a copy of the group picture.
‘Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you
are all grown up and say, ‘There’s Susan, she’s a
lawyer,’ or ‘That’s Michael, He’s a doctor.’
A small voice at the back of the room rang out,
‘And there’s the teacher, she’s dead.’
A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation
of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer,
she said, ‘Now, class, if I stood on my head,
the blood, as you know, would run into it, and
I would turn red in the face.’
‘Yes,’ the class said.
‘Then why is it that while I am standing upright
in the ordinary position the blood doesn’t run
into my feet?’
A little fellow shouted, ‘Cause your feet
ain’t empty.’
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a
Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head
of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun
made a note, and posted on the apple tray:
‘Take only ONE ... God is watching.’
Moving further along the lunch line, at the
other end of the table was a large pile of
chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note:
‘Take all you want. God is watching the apples.’
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Do you know how much you’re worth?
How many of you are seeking new
jobs, interviewing candidates or dealing
with clients? How many of you are
attempting to influence and persuade
others on a daily
basis? Life is just
one big round of
negotiations and
opportunities to
sell yourself. The
question to ask is
“am I good at it”?
Whether you are
going to a job
interview, meeting
a potential new
client, mixing with someone on a first
date or any other similar situation, it
is vital to know your worth before you
start talking!
Think of a sales person who is trying to
convince you to buy a new TV, but they
know little of its features, they have an
idea why one brand is better than another,
they just hope you will buy it so that they
will get a commission or hit their target.
Bet they don’t come over to you as very
convincing, right? Chances are you will
be off to the next shop taking your cash
with you.
So what if you were in that position?
Having to sell yourself, your product,
service or ideas, how well do you think
you would fare? If you cannot explain
clearly to another person why they should
trust you or buy from you, then you are
going to fail or lose that opportunity. To
be convincing you
must know your
worth and speak
from a position
of confidence,
credibility and
assuredness. So
how do you get to
know your worth?
Make a list of your
strengths, about
10 and then a list
of weaknesses, 3 will be enough. These
could be interpersonal skills, professional
training skills, related experience or
anything you think is relevant to the
situation. Once you have your list,
really reflect on why your strengths are
assets. More to the point would anyone
be happy to have access to and even pay
to utilize them. Now you need a plan to
overcome your weaknesses, or at least
chip away at them, if you need help
look on the 121 Business Coach website
(www.121businesscoach.com).
Knowing yourself before you attend
your meeting or networking function
allows your inner-self to see and focus
on your successes and attributes, helping
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you to bring them to the forefront of your
conversations. A feeling of confidence,
accomplishment and worth will result
in giving you something to talk about if
the opportunity arises or is required (like
in a job interview). These examples will
help.
What sounds better to you?
Q. “Why should we hire you?”
A1. “Well I really want to work. Give me
a chance to really show you my abilities.
I am very eager to join your company!”
OR
A2. “I have over 10 years of industry
experience in 3 different positions and
have had a chance to make mistakes
and grow by them. I know my analytical
skills will complement my strong work
ethic and desire to get the job done
properly, as my references will attest to
and I also believe that your company/
this position fits with my personality. Let
me explain…”
Q. “Why should I buy this product and
not your competitors’?”
A1. “We are the best. Everyone knows
that. Just ask anyone and they will tell
you that we have been around the longest
and have great service. I have heard that
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our competitors often mark up their
items before sales as well. Shameful.
You can trust us for your needs.”
OR
A2. “That is a great question. Even though
our customers demand the best quality
and customer care in Spain, some people
still may feel a little nervous trying a
new product. Some customers felt they
needed our product but were not sure if
it would suit their needs fully. However,
after buying it from us and filling out
our customer service survey, we found
that 98% of all customers who bought
that same item were absolutely satisfied.
The 2% that were not were offered a full
refund, no questions asked. We believe
in treating our customers with respect
and earning their business.”
You see, no matter whether you are
applying for a job or selling a product,
the main principles are the same, to sell
yourself, with a calm confidence that
comes from knowing who you are and
what you have i.e. your worth.
If you would like to know more about
improving your worth then email
info@121businesscoach.com or call Tel:
965 743 481 for confidential advice.

Innovating through Recession

When the Going Gets Tough, the McGraw-Hill Research study of over
Tough Innovate. 600 Businesses found that:
Moments of economic turbulence 1981-1982 …. businesses that
provide the unique opportunity to start maintained or increased their ad spend
new businesses, launch disruptive new during this time
products, and strengthen customer * Averaged higher sales growth during
loyalty – often at a discount. During the recession and in the following 3
these years!
challenging By 1985 ….
times, here sales of the
are a few businesses
pointers on that
what to do, maintained
why to do it, or increased
and what to their ad
avoid. When spend
the going during that
gets tough, recession
the tough * Sales had
innovate. risen 256%
Here’s how. over those
During that had
difficult cut back on
economic advertising
times, Likewise
consumers in 2001
use greater …. another
discretion in making purchasing study found that aggressive recession
decisions. Every dollar matters and advertisers
therefore every decision a customer * Increased market share 2 ½ times the
makes is examined more closely. average for all businesses in the post-
If your product or service isn’t recession
extraordinary, your customers will be In 2002 …. the Strategic planning
more likely to delay purchasing it. And, institute illustrated that during
as every great salesman knows, time economic expansion
kills all deals * Although 80% of businesses increased
We are so often faced with the dilemma their advertising spend there was NO
of having to cut advertising in times of improvement in market share
economic softness. But here is some * Why? – because everyone had
real data that can illustrate why that is a increased ad spending!
bad idea.
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Scandinavian Scene
‘Open All Hours’
TOMAS AND Ove have been business partners for
over six years now, and supply Scandinavian style
furniture to most of the south.
Ove, who spends six months a year in Gran Canaria
has been in the business of furniture buying for over
30 years and has many contacts back in their native
Sweden, whilst Tomas, lives on Gran Canaria full
time.
They are a happy, friendly pair, who if you see them
around the island in their delivery van, always have
time to stop and pass the time of day with you.
Talking to Tomas, who speaks perfect English, he told
me that nearly all their business comes from the south
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with Nina Blaafjell
of the island and clients include German and English
as well as the expected Scandinavian community.
Looking around their ample ‘warehouse’ space, you
can pick out the different styles which suit the different
nationalities, yet all the furniture comes directly
from Sweden. Tomas also explained that with Oves’
many contacts back in Sweden, if a client requires a
particular item which they don’t have in stock, they
can readily obtain it, hence their motto is ‘We Never
Say No’.
One of their most popular items seems to be their garden
furniture; robust but stylish in a variety of colours, or
their modern low seating units which complements
the light decor of most of the properties over here. Soft
furnishing are also available, from curtain and blinds
to gaily patterned scatter cushions and bedding. You
can visit Sangspecialisten out of hours, but make sure
you call first to arrange a convenient time. Delivery is
prompt and if you require any item assembling then
this can also be taken care of for a small extra charge.
So for quality Swedish designs are very affordable
prices, visit their website or contact Tomas (see their
ad on this page), where you are guaranteed a ‘service
with a smile’.
By Ann Turner
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FeaturLas Palmase
Carnival Events.
The Las Palmas carnival is coming to an end after almost a month of celebrations, acts and events, but Gran Canaria carries on celebration this tradition in the many
villages and towns throughout its geography. I will carry on reporting on these many celebrations and giving you the dates of the most important and significant dates of
each of these, so don’t miss out and get yourselves to these parties as they should not be missed!

February 2010

Las Palmas:
12th 21.00 hours- Drag Queen Gala. 5€ entrance fee. Santa Catalina Park.
01.00 hours- Disco Night. Santa Catalina Park and Canarias Park.

13th 17.00 hours- Grand carnival Parade. From La Isleta to Triana.

23.00 hours- Latin Night. Santa Catalina Park and Canarias Park.

14th 12.00 hours- Canine Carnival. Santa Catalina Park.

19.00 hours- Choreography Festival. Santa Catalina Park.

15th 17.00 hours- Infant Carnival Parade. From Castillo de la Luz to Santa Catalina Park.
19.00 hours- Infant Fiesta. Santa Catalina Park.
23.00 hours- Latin Night. Santa Catalina Park and Canarias Park.

16th 12.00 hours- Carnival Under the Sun. Las Canteras Boulevard.
13.00 hours- Carnival Tuesday Concert. Santa Catalina Park.
21.00 hours- Corporal Painting Competition. Santa Catalina Park.

17th 19.00 hours- Integration Gala. Santa Catalina Park.

19th 21.00 hours- Wake of the Sardine. Santa Catalina Park.

23.00 hours- Latin Night. Santa Catalina Park and Canarias Park.

20th 18.00 hours- Funeral of the sardine. From Calle Venegas to Las Canteras Beach.
23.00 hours- Night of the sardine. Santa Catalina Park and Canarias Park.

San Bartolome de Tirajana:

16th 20.30 hours- Exaltation of Traditional Canarian Carnival, San

Fernando of Maspalomas, Cultural Center of Maspalomas.

18th 20.30 hours- Traditional Carnival Dance, El Tablero, Culture

House of El Tablero.

19th 20.00 hours- Traditional Carnival Dance, Castillo del Romeral,

Culture House of Castillo del Romeral.

20th 18.00 hours- Traditional Carnival Dance, Aldea Blanca, Public

Plaza of Aldea Blanca.

21st 19.00 hours- Traditional Carnival Dance, Cercados de Espino,

Church Plaza.

Aguimes:

12th 21.00 hours- Adult Murgas Final, Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Plaza.

13th 23.00 hours- Carnival Verbena (Dance), Nuestra Señora del

Rosario Plaza.

14th 12.00 hours- 1st Infant Dance, Nuestra Señora del Rosario Plaza.

15th 21.00 hours- Night of the Clown, Aguimes Casino.

16th 21.30 hours- Vintage Carnival Dance, Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Plaza.

17th 21.30 hours- Burial of the Sardine, From the Municipal

Swimming pool Parking.

18th 18.00 hours- Infant Carnival Workshops, Nuestra Señora del

Rosario Plaza.
21.30 hours- Traditional Carnival Dance, Aguimes Casino.

19th 22.30 hours- Carnival Dance and Elections of the “Lagarta and
Bastona”, Nuestra Señora del Rosario Plaza.

20th 23.00 hours- Last Carnival Dance and 8th Group Fancy Dress
Contest, Nuestra Señora del Rosario Plaza.

21st 12.00 hours- 2nd Infant Dance and Grand Flower Battle, Nuestra
Señora del Rosario Plaza.
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Canarian Character
A ‘Chameleon’ Named Jason
in theatre, appearing in musicals such
as La Cageauxfolles, Chicago and Jesus
Christ Superstar in principle roles, to
name but a few.
One of Jason most treasured memories
is of him appearing as Boy George in
‘Stars in Their Eyes’ (which can be
viewed on You Tube). Jason loved the
experience and in fact still has the lucky
hat he wore on the
show and which
he now wears to
his professional
appearances here
in Gran Canaria.
LIKE MOST people, Jason Barrow
came to Gran Canaria in 2008 for Jason has met
the sunshine and a better way of life. Boy George on
Originally from Glasgow, there’s one 5 occasions. The
thing you’ll notice straightaway about first time was
him, it’s his uncanny resemblance to back stage at the
Boy George; a resemblance that Jason BBC live show
has capitalised on over the years. in London where
they were both
Back in Glasgow, Jason is a registered appearing, this
nurse and worked as such for 18 years, was before Jason
however most weekends Jason would appeared on ‘Stars
perform karaoke in his local pub, and in Their Eyes’.
because of his likeness to the “Boy”
and his fantastic voice, offers of Even Boy George
professional shows started to arrive. commented on their likeness, telling
Jason performed lots of session work Jason they had the “same eyes”. When
for various musicians and live gigs, he he met him after ‘Stars in Their Eyes’
also could be seen treading the boards was aired, he was very impressed with
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the performance; George himself was
a past winner of the show, appearing as
David Bowie, and was very impressed
with Jasons’ performance as he knew
himself what goes into making the
show.
Jason often gets mistaken for Boy
George even when out of costume. One
of the funniest occasions was when he
was in Puerto Rico which Jason couldn’t possibly put in
and Steve Strange print.
caught Jasons’
act and couldn’t For the past 18 months Jason had been
believe his eyes. appearing in Chez Funny Boys in
Steve Strange was Puerto Rico, and as well as performing
instrumental in his Boy George routine, he is an
the discovery of accomplished vocalist with a wide
Boy George and repertoire of songs. His Master of
stayed until after the Ceremonies is second to none, and you
show was finished may not recognise him as the support
to spend some act where he changes his costumes with
time with Jason, lightening speed then completes the
telling him stories show in the finale.
of Georges’ early
days at the Blitz Each Saturday night you can see him
Club in London perform in “The Pub” (known locally
during the New as Kimberley and Steves’) in Puerto
Romantic era before Rico.
George himself
was discovered. He He gives a great performance and is
also told Jason jokingly that he was a looking to take on more bookings either
slightly slimmer version of George as as himself or as Boy George. To contact
he is today and a few stories off the Jason call him on 610 127 324, we
record of the goings on at the Blitz Club guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
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‘The Canarian Lawyer’
To keep the same phone number
If I change the telephone company,
have I the right to keep the same
phone number?
Yes. The user can change operator at any
time, and has the right to keep, if desired,
the same phone number (portability) in
the case of home lines only if you don’t
change the location. This also applied to
mobile phones also.
Flight Delay
If the flight I have booked suffers a
delay and I am not longer interested
in taking the flight, has the airline
company to pay me back the full
amount of the ticket?
For flight delays, companies often claim
“technical causes” or others, but this
does not mean that they must not be
responsible for them, except in cases
of ‘mayor force’, i.e. in exceptional
circumstances, outside their control,
which must be demonstrated. Otherwise,
they have to respond for breach of
contract.
Any noncompliance will result in the
obligation to compensate affected
passengers. The compensation paid
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depends on the time delay and the distance
in miles between the destinations. In any
case, in order to have a refund, it must
be clear that the journey is no longer
viable because you will not get to your
destination at the scheduled time.
Apart from the refund of the paid money,
you can claim other damage, if the delay
has produced other accredited damage.
The most common is usually the loss of
links with other transports, which causes
that you not only lost the first flight, but
also the follow on connection. Although the tax administration annually
proceeds to perform the devolutions
Delays in the return of personal faster, the truth is that tax law establishes
income tax a period of six months for the rebate. This
period begins the 30th of June. So until
I have always received the rebate end of year they can return the quantities
of my income tax shortly after the requested without paying interests. After
Declaration. This year it is taking more this, they will pay you back with interest
time. Is it because there is no money? and you have not to claim for.

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Hard Drive Fragmentation
First, I’ll have to explain a little about how a hard Drive
is laid out and stores your data. The easiest way to do
this is to make comparisons with something everyone is
probably familiar with. So, I’ll start out by comparing
the hard drive to a large building like a warehouse.
When the hard drive is first bought, it is like the newly
built warehouse, pretty much empty in side. It has to be
prepared to hold whatever it is you are going to store
in it. In the warehouse, we will lay out many rows. In
each row there will be shelves from top to bottom, and
in these shelves we will create bins that will hold the
product. For this comparison, all these bins will be the
same size.
Compare this to the hard drive where the rows become
tracks, the shelves become cylinders, and the bins
become sectors. In the case of the hard drive, each of
these sectors is the same size capable of holding 256
bytes of data. This general layout is created on the hard
drive by a process known as formatting.
When a hard drive is formatted, the tracks, cylinders,
and sectors are laid out magnetically on the hard drive.
As in a new warehouse, where all the new bins are
completely empty, so it is with the hard drive, all the
sectors are empty. This is why re-formatting a hard
drive destroys or removes all previously stored data.
Now, to keep track of where the stuff is stored, we need
an office where the files are kept. In the hard drive this
is called the directory or catalog. If we place this office
in or near the center of the warehouse, we will have
access to more of the storage space all around the office
than if it were placed at one end. The same thing goes
with the hard drive. The directory is placed near the
center so the distance needed to travel to the data is
shorter and therefore takes less time to get there and
back.
In the warehouse we use men, trucks and other handling
tools to store or retrieve the items. In the hard drive, we
use the “read/write” heads to go back and forth between
the directory and the sectors to either get (read) data, or
store (write) it.
When a loaded truck comes into the warehouse, there is
a bill of lading that tells what is in the truck, how much
it weighs, and the warehouse man calculates how much
space will be require to store it. The warehouse man
then allocates a number units required to hold the items.
To make it easier to keep track of, there are always the
same number of bins in each allocation unit.
The size of the allocation unit will vary with the size
of the warehouse. If the allocation unit contains 50
bins, but only 40 are actually used, then the other 10
are wasted, and never available for use. Therefore, the
smaller the size of the allocation unit is the better.
Compare this to the hard drive, the allocation unit
becomes the cluster, so all space allocated on the hard
drive is done by the cluster. Now, if the cluster contains
50 sectors but only 40 are actually used, then the other
10 are wasted and never used. So again, the smaller the
size of the cluster is the better.
Finally, I’ll get to fragmentation. In the warehouse,
new items are being received and sent out all the time.
In the hard drive, new data is being written and read
all the time. To keep things as manageable as possible,
space is always allocated for new arrivals starting as
close to the office/directory as possible, then outward
from there.
When the first shipment comes in it is decided that 10
units will be needed and the items are stored in this area.
The next shipment has units allocated the same way
and is stored next to this, and so on until the warehouse
begins to fill up. In the hard drive the incoming data
is stored the same way, starting at the directory and
moving outwards. So far, so good and no problems.
Now, from time to time, items are removed leaving
empty bins. These are marked in the office as being
available. In the hard drive, data is erased or deleted,
and the sectors are marked in the directory as being
available. For the sake of this example, we’ll say that
there are now 10 empty bins/sectors available close to
the office/directory when in comes a new load that will
take 30 bins/sectors.
The 10 bins are allocated here first being closest to the
office, and then the search goes on for the next available
20 bins. These may be scattered all over the warehouse.
The same goes for the hard drive. The available sectors
closest to the directory are allocated first, and then the
remaining ones are allocated from there. This causes
the data to be stored in non adjacent areas, and it is said
to have become fragmented.
The more that the drive is used; the more data is written
and erased, the more it will become fragmented.
Compare the hard drive’s read/write head to being a
warehouse man with a small hand truck, and a short
memory. He checks the office, finds the first bin and
goes to it and gets the items. In this bin, the location
of the next bin is kept, so it is obtained and then the
man goes there. These items are collected, the location
of the next bin is found, and this continues until all the
required items have been collected.
This constant traveling, which can be back and forth all
over the warehouse takes time. The more scattered the
items are the longer it takes to get them all. In the hard
drive, the small hand truck is compared with the hard
drive’s small read/write head. The more traveling it has
to do, moving from sector to sector to get the data, the
longer it takes to retrieve it.
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Las Palmas Crown

Continued from front
page..... On this occasion the honour
went to Andrea Encinoso
Viewers were also Pérez with her Fantasy
given a real treat and “Contigo Aprenri”, (With
saw this years’ winners you I learnt), designed by
and runners up of Manuel Encinoso Quintana
both the “Murgas” and sponsored by Amanda
and “Comparsas” Bus. A very imaginative
competitions. These creation with Andrea in
shows provided the the middle dressed as a
evening with a touch of strawberry cheesecake and
humour and glamour; surrounded by some of the
as if there was room main characters of Sesame
for more! We were Street. Her performance
also delighted by made her stand out from the
the incredibly funny rest of her rivals.
aphilharmonic group
“Los Nietos de Kika”, The runners up were as
whose interpretation follows:
was dedicated to the
fashionable “Tuppersex” 1st Lady- Vaitiare
meetings which our Montesdeoca Escribano,
wives and girlfriends “Un Toque de Magia” (A
take part in. Touch of Magic), designed
In this year’s by Patricia Escribano.
competition, viewers Infant Carnival Queen.
both at home and live on the night, were given the 2nd Lady- Carla Medina Garcia, “Y Ahora, mas
opportunity of voting for their favourite candidate In addition to the Gala Queen, all Carnivals also Dificil Todavia”, (And now for Something Harder),
in order to assist the decisions by the three tables of choose an Infant Queen, Carried out in the same designed by Julio Vicente Artiles.
judges. These were made up of personalities from the style but geared towards the younger members of the
press, the fashion industry and technical specialists. family. Cartoons and popular childrens’ characters 3rd Lady- Nerea Vera, “Tarta de Fresa y Yo,
After a short deliberation both the judges and viewers took over the stage in Santa Catalina Park; colour and Surcaremos los Cielos Rumbo a Nuestro Sueño de
alike granted the privilege of being innocence filled the eyes of both children and adults Carnaval” (Strawberry Cheesecake and
the Las Palmas Carnival Queen 2010 Me will fly through the sky looking for
to Mame Yame Matallah Moustapha our Carnival Dream), designed by Erika
with her Fantasy “Yuma”, designed Hernandez and Candelaria Martin.
by Willy Diaz and sponsored by the
Commercial Centre, El Muelle. 4th Lady- Yara Meneses, “Analogica
o Digital, Pipi y sus Amigos te Invitan
The royal podium was completed by a Bailar”, (Analogical or Digital, Pipi
the following 4 candidates: and her Friends Invite you to Dance),
designed by YZY Globos Decoraciones.
1st Lady; Ana Miranda, “I Never
Say Goodbye” Fantasy, designed A truly wonderful night which everyone
by Fernando Mendez, sponsored by should see at least once.
Commercial Centre Al-Campo Telde.

2nd Lady: Anais Ramos Ortiz,

‘The Serenquenquenes’
“Versalles Sin Ti” Fantasy, designed Win the Murgas
by Santi Castro Campos, sponsored
by Commercial Centre Las Arenas.
Competition
The Murgas not only reflects the funnier
3rd Lady: Sara Betancourt, “Mon
side of the Carnival with its good
Chérie” Fantasy, designed by
humoured ribbing and criticism, but also
Gran Canaria Diseños and Alberto
it represents the real Carnival spirit.
Robaina, sponsored by Commercial
Centre Las Terrazas.
It is a fiesta of laughter and enjoyment,
and a time where the people are allowed
4th Lady: Yanira Huertas, “7 Kilates”
to voice their strongest feelings against
Fantasy, designed by Julio Vicente
the governing politicians and also to
Artiles, sponsored by Commercial
make jokes about the neighbouring
Centre Siete Palmas.
alike. island of Tenerife, a rivalry which goes back many
Again following the television theme, the stage years.
As an added bonus the organisation also put on
several musical shows with renowned Spanish artists; was initially filled with some of the most popular
Disney characters dancing and performing, much to Murgas reflects this to perfection and as far as the
Lucrecia, a young Venezuelan artist provided a very
the delight of the massive number of children who carnival performances go the amount of people which
credible Caribbean salsa touch to the evening, and for
attended on Sunday the 7th February. they attract only goes to show that without them there
the younger female members of the audience, David
would be no fiesta.
Bustamante, who replaced the local singer Rosana,
who was unable to attend because of ill health. Following this all ten junior candidates paraded
their costumes (fantasies) on the stage with the same Over 10,000 people congregated on the night of 31st
Needless to say the audience went wild.This was
elegance as the older ones had done on the previous of January around the stage in Santa Catalina Park,
all topped up by a massive fireworks display which
Friday night, all under the watchful eyes of the jury where the final stage of the Murgas competition took
marked the end of a magical and glamorous evening.
who would decide on the winner at the end of the place. Each Murga is given a certain time limit to
Gala. carry out their show, which is judged for the content
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ns Its’ New Queens
and performance of their songs, their costumes and a
special prize to the most voluble critique.
After a six hour long gala which ended at 3am in the
morning, the jury proclaimed the Serenquenquenes
the winners with their unique tribute to the Vegueta
Market, which this year celebrates its 150th birthday.
This Murga from Aguimes has managed to come
through victorious for the 4th year running making
them an institution as far as Murgas’ go.
The 3rd and 4th place went to Trapazones and
Melindrosos respectively, again two Murgas’ with a
long history in the Las Palmas Carnival.
The prize for the best critique went to Los Teresitos,
a sub-group of the Serenquenquenes and closing the
show with the best costume was Crazytrotas followed
by Chancletas and Lady’s Chancletas.
Tropical Rhythms at the Comparsas
Final.
Again Aguimes has proved to be an excellent
producer of Carnival groups with over 100 years of
tradition in the Canarian carnival.
The Comparsa Aragüime was proclaimed winner of
this years’colourful and rhythm filled event. Although
the gala had to be postponed on two occasions due to
bad weather but it was finally celebrated on the night
of the 2nd February where more than 3000 spectators
flocked to watch it live.
A total of nine groups were given the chance to
exhibit their choreographies and colourful designs
under the spot lights of Santa Catalina Park displaying
as always the Batucada and Latin rhythms which
characterize them.
The second and third places went to the Cubatao and
Metropolis Comparsas.
The first prize for costumes also went to the Aragüime
group, who were the special stars of this spectacular
evening.
The Maddest Canarian Race……A
Total Success!
AFTER LAST years’ success, the organisers of the
Las Palmas Carnival together with the sports shop
Zona Boxes and the Mountain Club Run-go-say, put
together the maddest race in the Canarian Calendar.
The 2nd Correveydile took place on 6th of February
on the Alcarabaneras beach with well over 200
participants all sporting their fancy dress. The
excitement was electric and it was hard not to join in
the general good humour and laughter as they waited
to take part.
The idea is for competitors to run a distance of about
4 kilometers, on sand and to overcome a tremendous
amount of obstacles, which included dipping
themselves in water tanks, climbing over a bouncy
castle whilst children drenched them with their water
pistols, crawling through small holes under the sand
and even sliding down a massive wooden slide as well
as much more.
All of this of course as part of the Carnival, wearing
fancy dress. Participants could take part individually,
in pairs or in groups;and I must say the ingenuity of
some of them was quite mesmerizing.
As far as being first was concerned, this was not the
most important point, rather it was who had the most
fun and made others have the most fun! This year
the honour went to a group of male synchronized
swimmers who even carried their swimming pool
with them and delighted everyone with spontaneous
choreographies all along the track.
As well as these winners we also saw Sanfermineras
(female bull runners from Pamplona), policemen and
women who, incidentally were running in front of
thieves, Ninja Turtles, Love Hearts, an Italian Chef,
a group of Vikings, Playmobile Men, Sponge Bobs,
Mean Pirates, a Miss Santa and even two green Aliens
who won the pairs fancy dress competition.
The atmosphere and ambience could not have been
better in a race where having fun and enjoying
yourselves was the most important part of the
competition,and as always I encourage you to make a
note of this event and take part simply for the laugh of
it, because if something was present all throughout the
race……….that was laughter!
Tradition and Glamour in Gran
Dama Election
9TH OF February was the night chosen by the
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organization of this years Carnival in Las Palmas for
the election of the “Gran Dama”, the oldest member
of the Carnival Queen Trio. Regardless of their age
these candidates are the oldest and keenest fans of the
Las Palmas Carnival, having lived even during the
years of prohibition during the Spanish dictatorship.
So it is these ladies who really and truly live the
fiestas and have done so for decades, and this of
course is reflected when they paraded their fantasies
on stage.
A total of 6 candidates walked the Santa Catalina
Stage under the watchful eye of thousands of people
of all ages as previously done by the younger
candidates to be elected queen. They took up the
challenge with the same or even more glamour. Again
their dresses or fantasies are of great volume and
weight but this did not stop them parading around
with huge smiles on their faces and following their
choreographies to perfection.
The night was also filled with music and comedy
shows which on more than one occasion got the whole
crowded standing up to dance.
After a long deliberation the jury finally made their
decision:
Gran Dama 2010: Inma Ascensio Herrera, “Jaque al
Trono” Fantasy.
1st Lady: Maria Luisa Suarez Montesdeoca, “En Un
Pis Pas” Fantasy.
2nd Lady: Francisca Milagros Diaz Arencibia, “Aire”
Fantasy.
3rd Lady: Maria del Carmen Anaya Hernandez. “La
Edad De Oro”Fantasy.
4th Lady: Lucia Gonzalez Gopar, “En Tierras
Africanas” Fantasy.
Friendliness Prize: Maria Teresa Ojeda Segura, “Un
Jardin en el Carnaval” Fantasy.
In this way all contestants managed to take a prize
home so were all winners on this special evening. I
must say I felt a very different atmosphere compared
to the previous two elections I had visited, and
although there were fewer spectators, there seemed to
be more involvement and participation with this gala.
Don’t take me wrong people enjoyed the previous two
but there was something very special about this one.
By Tito Cabral
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Twitters from the Atlantic with Barrie Mahoney

Barrie’s novel ‘Journeys and Jigsaws’ (ISBN: 9781843865384). - Book 1 From Teacher to Drag Queen which is now available on the island.
Just call: 928 729 277 and we will get a copy to you. Price 13,99 euros. © Barrie Mahoney

Police Crackdown on Speeding Infants

I never cease to be amazed by the total lack of road
sense shown by some drivers in Spain. No, I am not
just talking about Spanish and other European drivers
because, I understand from reliable sources, that it is
more often than not the Brits who are responsible for
many of the road accidents over here. After all, it is still
not unusual to see British drivers
driving the wrong way around a
roundabout or speeding down a one-
way street in the wrong direction.
It’s all very well complaining that,
“These Europeans drive on the
wrong side of the road,” but I doubt
that argument is a sound defence in
court.
In our village it is not unusual to see
a toddler sitting on his father’s lap
driving the family car around the
village. At first I used to think it was very tiny men
driving the cars, but once I had my new glasses I could
see exactly who was really driving; my discovery was
very worrying! I regularly see many a confident two-
year-old confidently grasping the steering wheel of the
car, whilst peering over the dashboard, whilst father
proudly operates the clutch and, I hope, the brake.
The Christmas and Kings’ Day festivities bring with
them a new tranche of expensive gifts for many over-
indulged children. For the last two years there has been
an ever increasing number of micro motorbikes and
tiny four-wheeled vehicles, especially designed for
the seven-year-old who intends to have everything,
available in shops and large superstores. Advertised as
“a snip at five hundred euros” these ‘toys’ are indeed
generous gifts, and which many children are more than
happy to receive!
Christmas Day and Kings’ Day is
when these lucky infants, and their
proud fathers, are anxious to try out
their new roadsters for the first time.
Although these micro bikes and mini
four-wheel drive vehicles are tiny,
they are packed with a considerable
amount of punch, with many having
a petrol engine capacity that would
make a Black and Decker hedge
trimmer feel envious! However,
instead of taking them to the park,
a disused airfield or scrub land, these micro infants
bomb around the local village streets as if there is
no tomorrow and some, according to many irritated
neighbours, may well find that they have their early
days of motorised transport suddenly sabotaged by
randomly strewn packets of tin tacks! These irritating
little vehicles, with engines that sound very much like
swarms of constipated wasps, buzz, wail and whine
from mid-morning until late evening. Thankfully, these
tiny vehicles eventually run out of petrol or the battery
runs down and both the vehicle and the infant are at last
hauled home by their now despondent fathers.
The increasing trend for these tiny vehicles and
their infant drivers to use public roads and pathways
is worrying, and the consequences potentially lethal.
Many local drivers are not careful and considerate
road users. These tiny vehicles are not intended for
road use and as such give poor protection against
injury. It is very rare to see helmets worn and the issues
concerning insurance and the protection of pedestrians
is a minefield.
However, all is not lost. I am pleased to report that
whilst driving out of the village yesterday I saw two
police officers apprehend an unaware infant speeding in
their direction on his brand new micro four-wheel drive
(with father clinging on the back for good measure).
The speeding infant was stopped just as he approached
the main roundabout outside our village. The small
boy, whom I doubt was much older than seven years,
and his embarrassed father were in the process of being
given a good talking to by one of the less than amused
gentleman in green; the infamous yellow documents
were already in the process of being filled in.
Be warned, motorised infants! I doubt that many seven-
year-olds will have a denuncia for a Kings’ Day present
from the police!
If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s
website: www.barriemahoney.com
© Barrie Mahoney

The Best of British

AFTER A hectic few weeks of getting
ready for the public, Brunos’ British
supermarket opened its’ doors on
Saturday 6th February. Situated in Playa
del Ingles, opposite the Hotel Neptuno
it’s in a prime spot to serve residents
and holidaymakers alike, with plenty of
parking in front.
As I entered Brunos’ supermarket
he was still busily packing the large
freezers with his latest products and
making sure everything was in order for
his prospective customers. As Marie, his
assistant took over, I managed to get 10
minutes with him to discuss his latest
venture.
As I looked around, people started
coming in and not one left without
buying something. Mrs. Church from
Leicester came all the way from
Sonnenland as she had seen Brunos’ ad
in The Canary News the previous week
and just had to come and see for herself.
Bruno and Marie chatted happily with
their customers taking down requests
for special items and promising to see if
they could get what they wanted within
the week.
I asked Bruno about the products
supplied by Iceland, which had clearly
marked on them the sterling price yet
the euro price was more than double.
He explained that it isn’t a matter of
making a huge profit as some people
may think, they have to cope with the
exchange rates, import taxes and the
cost of transport to bring British goods
into Gran Canaries. Ok I can accept that,
and I must admit that there are certain
items that I am happy to pay a premium
for just to have the real thing.

By the end of his opening day, Bruno

Bruno told me, that although there are
already a few British supermarkets here
in the South, he recognised that there
wasn’t one which included the sale of
items like greetings cards and large
freezer party/barbeque packs, which he
specialises in. Bumper bags of sausages,
burgers, real chunky chips, hash browns
and a great selection of pies are all
readily available.
was extremely pleased with how it
all went and said they had a really
successful day.
So good luck to Bruno and his staff,
there’s always room for one more
entrepreneur!
By Debbie Wenn
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Bacalao al Pil-Pil
Bacalao al Pil-Pil is a classic Basque fare. After you
prepare the garnish and simmer the cod for several
minutes, you make the sauce by engaging the cod in
a ‘dance’ with the olive oil to create an emulsion that
looks very much like a mayonnaise. The dance is not
without challenge, but even the patient novice cook
can produce an excellent result.
To ensure success, bear in mind the following rules:
Use only olive oil; other fats will not result in the
superior emulsion this dish demands. Use the best salt
cod you can find or salt it yourself. Use a cazuela or
similar earthenware cooking vessel that can be used
on the stove top. And finally, when you are ready
to place the fish in the cazuela to begin the sauce,
make sure the salt cod, olive oil, and cazuela are all
lukewarm.
Escalivada (Roasted eggplant, onion, and pepper with olive oil)
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 small eggplants
4 spring onions or large scallions
Salt Cod in an Olive oil Emulsion
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 pounds salt cod, desalted
1 1/2 cups olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small dried hot chilli, seeded and cut into rings
Method
Drain the salt cod and pat dry with paper towels. Cut
into 3-inch squares, leaving the skin intact. When
cooking later in olive oil, the skin will release the
needed gelatin to help emulsify the sauce.
In a 12-inch cazuela, heat the olive oil over medium
heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and the chilli
and fry, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or
until the garlic starts to turn golden. Using a slotted
spoon, transfer the garlic and chilli to a small bowl
and reserve for garnish. Reserve the oil in the cazuela.
Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the cod
pieces to the oil. Simmer for about 10 minutes, being
careful not to let the oil become too hot. The oil
should just barely sizzle around the edges of the fish
pieces.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cod to a plate and
then pour the olive oil into a wide heatproof bowl to
4 red bell peppers
2 tomatoes
Extra virgin olive oil for brushing, plus 1/3 cup
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Salt
Method
Preheat the oven to 200degrees
Brush the eggplants, onions, bell peppers, and
tomatoes with olive oil. If using a barbeque, place
the vegetables directly over the fire and grill, turning
frequently, for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the skins
blacken and the vegetables are tender. The variation
in timing depends on the heat of the fire, and some
vegetables, such as the tomatoes, may be ready before
the others. If using an oven, arrange the vegetables
on a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting pan and
roast, turning every 10 minutes, for 30 minutes, or
until the skins blacken and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the vegetables from the grill or oven, wrap in
newspapers, slip into one or more plastic bags, and let
cool for about 1 hour.
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Cookery
cool. When the cod is cool enough to handle, remove
any errant bones, leaving the pieces as intact as
possible.
Return the cod pieces, skin side up and in a single
layer, to the cazuela. At this point, make sure that the
cazuela, the cod, and the reserved olive oil are all
lukewarm.
Place the cazuela over medium heat and begin by
spooning 2 or 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over
the cod. It is here that the dance begins: using both
hands, rotate the cazuela in circular motions over the
burner. Continue the motion until the first drops of oil
start to emulsify. You will know that the emulsion is
beginning when the oil drops turn pale and cling to
one another. Eventually the whole sauce will turn pale
white.
Continue to rotate the cazuela, interrupting only to add
the olive oil gradually, spoonful by spoonful, until all
the oil is incorporated into the emulsion. Depending
on the quality of the cod and the gelatin content of its
skin, it will take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes to
make the sauce.
Divide the cod evenly among individual plates
and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with the
reserved garlic and chilli. Serve hot or warm.
Unwrap the vegetables. Peel the eggplants, peppers,
and tomatoes, and peel away the outer layer of the
onions. Split the bell peppers in half, discard the seeds
and stems, and cut lengthwise into strips about 1 1/2
inches wide. Transfer to a bowl. Trim the stems from
the eggplants and core the tomatoes, and then cut
them into strips of the same size as the pepper strips
and add to the bowl. Trim the onions, cut into rings,
and add to the bowl along with the garlic.
Add the 1/3 cup olive oil, season with salt, and toss to
mix well. Serve at room temperature.
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Fashion

Can Berlin Ever Be the ‘Next Paris’?

Berlin is a by-word for cool these days and followers
of fashion have flocked to the German capital this week
for the semi-annual fashion showcase. But the event
has yet to attract the very top labels or even the biggest
German designers. Should Berlin
give up trying to be the next Paris,
or even London, and focus on what
it does best?
It was something of a rallying
cry when Berlin Fashion Week
first started back in 2007: “Berlin
could be the next Paris,” many in
the German media enthused. Or
maybe, “Berlin could be the next
European center for fashion,” if
they were feeling more realistic.
The sixth Berlin Fashion Week
kicked off and if Berliners can
look past all the pretty girls and
boys, the glamour, the frocks and
hype, they may find themselves
wondering if their city really does
have the right stuff to become “the
next Paris.”
Even before the fashion shows started, there had been
criticism of the way the event was developing. One
of Germany’s best known designers, Wolfgang Joop,
decided not to show his label, Wunderkind, at the event
despite the fact that the 65-year-old designer actually
lives and works on the outskirts of Berlin. (Joop sold
his first label, Joop!, in 2001 and that label is taking
part)
In an interview with the mass-circulation daily Bild,
Joop, who is known for his less than diplomatic
statements about everything from Angela Merkel’s
décolletage to Hamburg’s sartorial habits, said that he
feared the fashion shows in Berlin were turning into
media spectacles, attended by B-list celebrities who
were not even interested in fashion.
Also missing were the most important international
fashion media, whose commentary and attention is
required if the participating designers are to achieve
vital international exposure. Last year, Berlin Fashion
Week managed to entice Suzy Menkes, the respected
fashion editor of the Paris-based International Herald
Tribune, to their shows. But Menkes is not returning
for this round -- she is busy, attending the menswear
shows in Paris.
It’s not the only competition the
Berlin Fashion Week has in terms
of scheduling. In Europe, there are
also the Milan menswear shows.
With the likes of big name brands
like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent
on the runway, both the Milan
and Paris events are compulsory
viewing for the most influential
fashion media and buyers. And
Sao Paolo and Hong Kong are
hosting fashion weeks at the same
time -- both have been going
longer than the Berlin event, and
are competing with the German
capital to attract the attention of
the same global tastemakers.
Berlin Fashion Week has also
attracted some unwanted local
controversy. Shortly before the event began, the Berlin
government decided that this would be the last Berlin
Fashion Week based at Bebelplatz, a public square in the
historic city center. They were responding to criticism
that a fashion event was being held on the very site of
the infamous Nazi burning of around 20,000 books in
1933. In an open letter the anti-fashionistas urged that
the square “remain free of trivial, mass gatherings.”
The city eventually agreed, saying that no further “non-
cultural events” may take place there.
The fashion industry may not be deemed culture by
the Berlin government, but it can certainly mean
big business for the city. While a fashion week is
essentially a glorified trade show where designers
show store owners and media what they hope to sell
in a few months time, over the past decade or so it has
become a business unto itself. Berlin’s fashion week
is now run by the US-based company IMG, a sports
and talent management and entertainment agency that
organizes fashion weeks in New York, San Francisco,
Sydney, Singapore, Bombay and a handful of other
cities around the world.
With fashion becoming
something of a spectator
sport, every major city
wants its own runway
shows that reflect its own
marketplace. After all,
not everyone can come
to Paris -- and IMG has
turned smaller shows
into a profitable business.
Designers pay to put on
shows, sponsors pay to be involved. And Daniel Aubke,
the spokesperson for Berlin Fashion Week, reports that
after five events, the sixth German event is now starting
to turn a profit.
Additionally there is a lot of peripheral business being
done in hotels, restaurants, bars and taxis; according to
the Berlin tourism board, last year the average Fashion
Week visitor spent around €240 per day.
But is the increasing success of its fashion week putting
Berlin on course to become “the next Paris”? In reality,
no. It will always be extremely hard to compete with
Paris, or even Milan, where fashion industries have
been based for, literally, hundreds of years, where
those industries are worth billions, employ hundreds
of thousands and where, as a result, fashion is taken
very seriously indeed. Designers want to show there
for exactly that reason. In fact, even the big German
labels, like Hugo Boss, show their premium stock
there. While the Boss brand does take part in Berlin
Fashion Week, but it presents a more affordable range.
London is not quite at the same level, but it has a long
tradition of anarchic creativity that tends to draw top
buyers and media looking for the latest thing. Often
the experimental young designer discovered in London
goes on to work, and show, in Paris or Milan.
Even within Germany a lot of the most prestigious
magazines, most of which are based in Munich, did
not send their editors-in-chief to Berlin for the shows.
Instead they chose to send a more junior representative.
But that is changing. This week, Aubke says, the editors-
in-chief are all in Berlin. Additionally he believes local
designers are more aware of what Berlin Fashion Week
can do for them. They no longer automatically think
they need to show their collections in Milan or Paris
first.
There is also a lot of serious business, worth millions,
being done parallel to the official Berlin Fashion Week.
Bread & Butter is the world’s largest streetwear trade
show and it returned from Barcelona last year to sign a
10 year contract with the city of Berlin. In fact, Bread
& Butter can safely be credited with bringing the real
business of fashion, as well as serious international
attention, back to the city on a large scale. Berlin
also has the cultural capital that so many people want
more of. Berlin Fashion Week is important, because
it puts paid to the myth that there is no good design
in Germany. And it gives established and younger
designers a platform.
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Tips to Keep Your Nails Strong and Sexy
When you write down your shopping list, as you
punch a phone number into your mobile, while you
wash dishes, do the ironing, clean the windows, or do
hundreds of other things that women do on any given
day do you take notice of the condition of your nails?
Our hands are such an integral part of our daily lives,
and constantly, we risk their health and strength, often
without even noticing, because of the hustle and bustle
of our day-to-day activities. Take a few moments each
day, or at least a few times a week, to monitor the
condition of your nails.
Great, Healthy Nails
Drink lots of water. Keep your body hydrated everyday
to maintain healthy nails.
Fortify your diet with FDA approved vitamins or
supplements. Your finger nails count on you to be
responsible with your health and your diet.
Touch up your manicure on a daily basis to prevent
chips and cracks.
Your nails depend on you to maintain a healthy diet.
Nail polish tips:
Finish with a clear topcoat to add gloss and sheen.
Start with a base coat to strengthen and protect the
nails.
To avoid breaking nails or brittle nails:
Avoid using your nails as tools. This means no picking,
scratching, digging, pinching, etc. You know who you
are!
Increase the amount of calcium in your diet.
Use products containing alcohol, especially perfumed
lotions, sparingly. These items can make nails prone to
breaking.
Wear rubber gloves when you do chores that involve
continual submersion in water or contact with harsh
detergents or chemicals.
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Health and Beauty
Long Nails 6. Gently push back the cuticles. This should not be
Long nails on women are considered sexy by many painful. If hangnails are present, carefully clip them.
people, but there is caution. According to a study done 7. Apply hand lotion and begin to massage the palm
by Shelly McNeil, M.D., an infectious-disease specialist of your hand with the thumb of your other hand. This
at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, nails will help to circulate the blood. Work your way over
longer than three centimeters (just a bit over one inch) the remainder of the hand and then repeat giving equal
are five times more likely than trimmed nails to carry time to the other hand.
the germs that cause staph and yeast infections. 8. Before colour is applied to nails, they must be
cleaned and the easiest way to do this is with an orange
stick that has been wrapped with cotton. Dip into nail
polish remover and then rub over the surface of the
nail. Check the nail for any creamy residue. When none
remains, your nails will be ready for polishing.
9. Time for colour. Pick up a small amount of polish
on your brush and paint one stroke down the centre of
your nail. Your brush should hold just enough colour to
accomplish this. Stroke the sides of the nail and you are
done. The nail should be completely coloured in three
strokes. Allow to set for a minute or so before applying
the second coat.
10. Wait until polish is set (dry to the touch) and then
apply the top coat. Don’t skip this step as it not only
adds life to your manicure, it will protect your nails as
well.
Beautiful Nails Made Easy
Everyone wants nails to be proud of so if yours are less
than perfect here are a few quick tips to get them in
great condition in no time.
Apply nail varnish remover before doing your nails
even if don’t need to remove any old polish, it prepares
the nails by removing any grease so that your polish
will last longer.
Always wipe the top of the nail varnish bottle with
a cotton bud to get rid of any excess polish, this will
prevent the bottle from becoming glued shut.
Remember it’s much better to apply lots of thin coats
of colour rather that one thick one, it will dry quicker
and last longer.
Try not to remove and reapply polish more than once
or twice a week, as it will dry out your nails. Choosing
a remover with built in moisturisers will help limit the
damage.
How To Give Yourself A Manicure
Whether you prefer your nails to be long or short, they
can still look stunning with a little know-how.
1. Wash and dry your hands.
2. Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using
a gentle stroke. Avoid corners of your nails as this can
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5. Apply a softener to your cuticles. Allow to soak for
a minute or so.
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Feature

Lee Hits the Headlines

ohn Terry girl Vanessa Perroncel’s Steps were at the height of their fame and Lee said: “The lifestyle was so crazy wouldn’t understand.
ex Lee Latchford Evans from Steps says Lee got recognised wherever he went. that when I was back home we’d just “We tried to make it work but we got to
he ‘wasn’t famous enough’ for her He took Vanessa to high-profile London have a quiet meal somewhere and go to the point where we both understood it
premieres, including The Beach and Ice the cinema. She liked Italian restaurants was over. We lived the dream, we were
A ‘kiss and tell’ by our very own Lee Age, where they were snapped together and would always have a few glasses of the big pop star and the model on his
Latchford Evans? No I really don’t think on the red carpet. On one occasion wine. Funnily enough, we never went to arm, and we got caught up in that but
so as Lee is too much of a gentleman, they were chased down the street by a French restaurant. ultimately, we had different goals.”
however as the article says he was with 40 paparazzi, which Lee admitted was “We tried to go to different ones so we
Vanessa for two years. “crazy”. wouldn’t get known in a certain place.” Lee said he had no doubt Vanessa knew
He said: “I have never quite experienced They stayed at each other’s houses about exactly what she wanted and went for it.
Readers may recall that Lee came the hysteria of the paparazzi as on that twice a week but struggled to have much He told how she enjoyed the attention that
over to Gran Canaria to promote his day. She didn’t know what to do with privacy. came with being linked to a pop star and
FamouslyFit Club and now writes a herself.” Lee said: “It was difficult because we admitted he would never know whether
fortnightly page, together with other OK Lee, who was 22 at the time, described were both staying with friends, we didn’t she used him for the fame. Lee said: “I
celebrities, for The Canary News. Vanessa as “very friendly and very have our own space. But when Steps believe she would always have ended up
smiley”. toured in the UK, Vanessa would come with someone that was successful and
Former Steps star Lee Latchford Evans He said: “She was a typical girly girl to the gigs and then stay with me in the would be able to look after her.
last night spoke for the first time about who liked to look good and loved nice hotels afterwards. I’m not convinced it “I would like to think she fancied me,
his relationship with Vanessa Perroncel shoes and clothes and nail varnish. was her kind of music though.” even if I was a builder with my bum
– and revealed she hanging out of my
was always after trousers. But I am
fame and money. sure deep down it
The boyband star does help if you’ve
was with the French a little bit of security
model for two years behind you.
at the height of his “I don’t think she
career, giving John would have accepted
Terry’s lover her first anything else.”
taste of showbiz.
He told how the Asked whether she
33-year-old made was calculating
sure she was well enough to use him to
connected. And he get noticed, he said
admitted that by the wryly: “Let’s not be
end, he may not have naive. If someone
been quite famous is out there with a
enough. celebrity on her arm,
of course they’ll get
Lee said: “Vanessa spotted.
is the type that likes “I would like to think
to be looked after, I was not used but I
to be treated well. am not naive enough
You have to have to say fame didn’t
money to be able to play a part.
do that. That’s what “We did live in a
she always wanted. bubble 24/7. We
That’s what she’s were living the high
about. life. Steps were very
“She was always successful and I got
going to move on to recognised wherever
bigger fish. I gave her I went.
a taste of celebrity “Vanessa was
and she wanted more. Footballers earn “I would buy her handbags and clothes He said she was not really a big football a model. She has done shoots and
hundreds of thousands a week. She knew for her birthday or Christmas. She liked fan and never expressed any love for campaigns. She knows what it’s like
how to climb the ranks. Prada.” any one team, though she was happy to to have her picture taken and be in the
“She was always going to be with watch games. limelight.
someone who could look after her and They went on two romantic holidays, to Vanessa met all of Lee’s family and “She was used to that scene. It was her
who was very good at what they do. Dubai and St Lucia. friends but was quite private about her social circle. She would always be at
“She found that with me and she’s found Vanessa was “up for anything” and they own personal life and rarely spoke about these glamorous events. If she wanted to
that with other people.” swam and scuba dived and made the it. be looked after that’s her goal and that’s
Lee and Vanessa first met backstage at a most of their times away. Lee said: “I Lee met her grandmother when Steps what she wants.”
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party in 1999. remember one time we were in hysterics were touring in France and she was in Lee said that he did love her but added:
when my shorts came down as I went Paris with her family. He said: “It was “Being in love is a very different
They were introduced through a mutual down the biggest water slide in Dubai.” just a coincidence really but I left the question.
friend and Lee was immediately taken Due to the nature of his job, Lee, 35, band for a bit and we had dinner and “What I was actually in love with was
by her looks. was away a lot touring with Steps and spent a couple of hours together.” the lifestyle. I had the gorgeous model
He said: “She’s obviously a very Vanessa visited her family in France, so on my arm, picked up by limousines
beautiful girl. We got chatting about her the pair spent a lot of time on the phone Their relationship fizzled out in 2002, every day.
modelling, I asked if she liked our act and texting. shortly after Steps went their separate “I came from a very working class
and we just hit it off. ways. background. I was loving a life you only
“I called her about a week later and He said she accepted that and knew that Lee was “gutted” but knew that they read about.
asked her out on a date. We met in as a pop star, he was never going to be at both wanted different things. He said: “But our relationship was not the be all
Leicester Square and watched a movie. her beck and call. When he came home, “It was very much a feisty, love-hate and end all. I knew she wasn’t the right
I remember she was wearing a big silver they arranged to meet in Central London relationship. By the end, we couldn’t get one for me. We were not going to get
Puffa jacket. and stayed with each other when they on together and couldn’t get on apart. married and have kids.”
“Me being me I was probably late which could. “We used to argue a lot. She would shout Exclusive By Victoria Ward – Daily
is never a good start is it? They spent one romantic New Year at me in French and it drove me mad. Mirror
“It didn’t spark, it took a while before we together in the capital, wearing masks so “It was so annoying. I used to put on my
became an item. It wasn’t love at first sight.” they wouldn’t get recognised. scouse accent to annoy her back so she
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Summer Sun Workout

Get Toned and Ready for Summer
with the Female Face of Famously Fit
Amy Guy (aka Gladiator Siren) Louise Cliffe’s Top Health & Beauty Tips
starts a 5 part series to target those bits usually Our resident glamour model gives away
on show during the summer - legs and arms.
some more beauty tips ...
Apart from a small weight (a small
water bottle will do) you don’t need
any equipment, so you can do these
anytime, anywhere!
Repetition
I recommend 3 sets of 10 repetitions Step Two
every single day! • Fold your arms under your chin and
relax your shoulders
Dumbbell Leg Curl - Back of Thighs Step Three
• Squeeze your feet together and bend
Step One
your legs so that the bottoms of the
feet are toward the ceiling • Put slices of cucumber on the eyes if they look
tired and red
• Use vaseline to flatten down eyebrows and
nourish eyelashes
• Use cold water for final rinse for ultra shiny hair
• Exfoliate bikini line before having it waxed for a
smoother finish
• Wear handcream under gloves when washing
• Lie down on your stomach up for a nourishing hand spa
• Position a weight between your feet • Tuck in the abdominal muscles
so that the top of the weight is • Raise the feet up, squeezing the bottom
resting on the soles of your shoes • Lower the legs with control OK! MAGAZINE FULL OF
Top Tip FAMOUSLY FIT PEOPLE!
• If you always tuck in your abdominals as you lift your legs, you get the added
advantage of a great little ab workout Next week - Single Leg Bridge - Bum,
DID YOU KNOW?
Botanically speaking, the banana is a
• Don’t relax the bottom in between repetitions Back of Legs and Core Muscles
herb and the tomato is a fruit.
DID YOU KNOW? Of the billions of dollars spent on diet It is impossible for the majority
products, over 40% is spent on imitation fats & sugar substitutes! to lick their elbows… ... but a few can!

Is The Steam Room Just “A Load Of Ole Hot Air”?

Rest and recovery are an important part
of health and fitness. Jenny and Wayne
continue their three part series
by exploring the benefits of hot air!
After workouts, we often use a steam room
because we have heard it is good for us!
And now we have done a bit of research
which we want to share with you.
Relief from muscle tension and stiff joints Skin Cleanse - Heavy
The heat in steam rooms relieves pain
because heat causes blood vessels to
expand and increases blood circulation,
taking more oxygen and nutrients to
damaged parts of the body
Helps repair damaged muscle caused
by exercise - For the same reasons as
outlined above - that is why many people skin conditions
use a steam room after a workout.
Lymph Detoxification - Mucous from the
colon is easily excreted in a steam room
according to some theorists and experts
- not that I am going to try! And the
sweating provides a natural detox.
Sinus and Congestion
Relief - Steam is a
common treatment for
colds and bunged up
sinuses, very good for
healing and preventing
ear infections - but see
Dr. Lidder’s comments
below.
sweating in a steam room cleanses your skin more
thoroughly than soap and water because the hot
steam opens your pores and allows the deep seated
dirt to flush out and run free!
Skin Conditions - Helpful with treatment of acne and
other skin conditions, so they say! Steam deeply
cleanses the skin’s pores which may help with some
Stress Relief - Steam rooms aide stress relief and
help with a good night sleep. Calming misty hot
atmosphere in a steam room combined with muscle
relaxing properties of the hot steam create a perfect
stress busting treat for anyone - speaking from
experience!

Dr. J. Lidder, top Harley Street Medical Expert, endorses these benefits, but does warn that this environment can cause problems with
skin fungal infections. He also cautions those with underlying medical conditions (e.g. blood pressure, thyroid problems and ear, nose
and throat conditions) to seek medical advice.
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Community by Kay Owen

So sang the unique pop group ABBA back in the
1970’s. Some of the lyrics repeated over and over again
simply state, “I believe in angels” along with the title
words, “I had a dream”.
I believe in Angels....
stopped at the door of a very small, quiet station. To my
great surprise, only one angel was seated there –doing
nothing. “This is the Acknowledgment Section”, my
“If you woke up this morning with more health than
illness, you are more blessed than the many thousands
who will not even survive this day.

Over 70% of the population in a recent survey
regarding “angels” said they believed in them...
especially “guardian angels”.
World renowned evangelist Dr Billy Graham
wrote a book entitled “Angels” which sold over
3 million copies.
In it he calls them God’s ambassadors
-ministering angels who give believers
assurance that they are not alone- particularly
in times of hardship and danger .
Of course there is often a lot of ‘hype’
and emotionalism when dreams and
all things celestial are on the agenda!
But here is a heavenly,
yet sobering and ‘down –to –earth’ story of
someone who had previously been a sceptic, but
who became eager to share his dream. A dream
which made him count his earthly blessings, and
after which he was able to state quite categorically... “I
believe in angels.”
I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was
showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside
a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide
stopped in front of the first section and said, “This is
the Receiving Section. Here is where all prayers and
petitions are received”.
I looked around this area, and it was terribly busy with
so many angels sorting out requests – written both on
voluminous sheets and little scraps of paper – from
people all over the world.
Then we moved on down a long corridor until we
reached the second section.
The angel then told me, “This is the Packaging and
Delivery Section. Here, Gods’ answers to the requests
that people have submitted are processed and delivered
to the persons who have been praying for them.” I
noticed again how busy it was here. There were many
angels working hard at that section, since so many
things were being packaged in readiness for delivery
to Earth.
Finally, at the farthest end of the long corridor, we
angel friend quietly admitted to me. (He seemed a bit
embarrassed). “How is it that there is no work going on
here?” I asked.
“It’s so sad”, the angel sighed. “After people receive
the blessings and answers to prayer that they ask for,
very few send back thankful acknowledgments.”
“How does one do that?” I asked.
“Simple,” the angel answered. “Just say from your
heart, “Thank you God.”
“What sort of things should we be grateful for then?”
I asked.
“Well”, said my angel :-
“If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your
back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you
are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money
in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish,
you are among the top 8% of the world, who, relatively
speaking, are wealthy.
“And if you own your own computer – as does the
person who is typing this article – you are part of just
1% of people in the world who have the privilege of
this unique form of communication.
“If you have never experienced fear in battle,
loneliness of imprisonment, agony of torture,
or pangs of starvation ... you are ahead of 700
million people in the world.
“If you can attend a church without the fear of
harassment, arrest, torture or even death you
are envied by, and more blessed than, three
billion people in the world.
“If your parents are still alive and still married
(to each other) ... you are very rare indeed.
“If you can hold your head up high with a
genuinely happy smile, supposing this to be
the norm (it is not), you are unique among
millions of sad and downcast people who live
constantly in fear, famine, doubt and despair.
“If you are able to read this you probably also have the
ability to write, so you are twice blessed. There are over
two billion people in the world who can do neither.”
“Ok Kay! Enough is enough! After all this pontificating
and swamping us with statistics – all be they very real
- what do we do now?” you may be asking.
Well we could all start by counting our blessings, and
when we realise how many there are, if we care to, we
could give the angel in the Acknowledgement Section
some work to do, by sending up a little note- saying
something like:
“I now realise how much I have to be thankful for – so
many privileges and blessings. Thank you God .
P.S. Sorry for the delay in contacting your
Acknowledgement Department – I think I only just got
the message!”
In the midst of a world which seems to live in a
perpetual state of crisis, may ministering angels be a
great comfort and inspiration to those who believe, and
a thought-provoking challenge to those who don’t .
Kay Owen Jan 2010

A Worthy Cause
My friend Vikki is doing amazing
work to help some desperately ill
children and it’s very easy to help her.
Please consider doing so. The website
below is supported by BBC Children in
Need, a very worthwhile cause.
Emily
Inspirational poem by Alice who is 13
and fighting cancer, it was written for a
fundraising race
When I’m feeling tired and weepy and
things aren’t going my way
I watch others take for granted that
they’ll see another day
When I feel afraid and all alone and my
mum feels this way too
I take a minute to reflect On the things
I’d like to do
I’d like to have a sailing yacht and
travel oceans far
Leave footprints sunken in the sand
No need to have a car
But for now my lines are busy taking
chemotherapy
To help me in my fight against the
cancer that’s in me
I came here to this race today for those
who fight like me
Let’s join together, one BIG team’cos
it’s not beating me!
Childhood should be full of fun and
laughter but for many every day is a
struggle, their parents are watching
on helpless, and their siblings have
to take a place on the sideline. It’s
a sad situation but YOU can make
a difference! It doesn’t take a lot of
money or time you can do it by just
sending a card, letter, email or gift to
make them SMILE.
What’s more precious than a smile?
Just log onto www.postpals.co.uk and
follow the “5 easy steps” on the home
page, soon you will know that you
have helped a family through the most
difficult time imaginable.
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ARIES
Mar 21 - April 20
Be realistic this week... but not
pessimistic. Wish-granting fairies
may or may not exist but kind cosmic
alignments most undoubtedly do. The
sky has a gift in store for you.
TAURUS
April 23 - May 21
Don’t fight the changes which are now
unfolding. Change with them. The more
you try to keep things as they are, the
more threatened you will feel.
GEMINI
May 22 - June 21
An intense alignment from Mercury to
Mars warrants a reminder that when
we get angry with others, we hurt
something in ourselves. Psychological
self-protection mechanisms come at a
price
Brain Teasers
Help Beethoven use these clues
below to decipher these popular
Christmas/Holiday tunes.
Example: A Triad of Monarchs
Answer: We Three Kings
1. Sir Lancelot with laryngitis.
2. Frozen precipitation
commences.
3. Oh, member of the round table
with missing areas.
4. I envisioned a trio of marine
vessels.
5. Do you perceive the same
longitudinal pressure that
stimulates my auditory sense
organs?
6. Leave and do a broadcast on an
elevated peak.
Bonus: The apartment of 2
psychiatrists.
Bonus: The Nutcracker Suite
6. Go tell it on the Mountain
5. Do you hear what I hear?
4. I saw Three Ships
3. O Holy Night
2. Let it Snow
1. Silent Night
There was once a college that
offered a class on probability
applied to the real world.
The class was relatively easy, but
there was a catch. There were no
homework assignments or tests,
but there was a final exam that
CANCER
June 22 - July 23
Try not to compare yourself too directly
to anyone else this week. Your situation
may seem superficially similar but there
is a deceptive difference. What works
for another person may not work for
you.
LEO
July 24 - Aug 23
Are you clever? Of course! Is that of
any use? Well... ‘clever’ people are not
necessarily any happier, wiser or kinder
than the rest of us
VIRGO
Aug 24 - Sept 23
Recall please, the last time you said
‘Right, that’s IT. I’m never, ever going
to do this (or that) again.’ Dwell, for a
moment, on how pleased you are that
you made such a decision and how
different life has been since then
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“ It only takes one deciding factor to change your entire life!
And to think it’s only a three letter word!
Y-O-U!!!”
would have only one question on
it.
When everyone received the test
it was a blank sheet of paper with
a solitary question on it: “What is
risk?”
Most students were able to pass,
but only one student received
100% for the class! Even stranger
was that he only wrote down one
word!
What did he write?
means is risky in and of itself
the professor understands what he
an important exam and hoping
Plus, putting just one word on such
one exam is risky.
that having your grade based on
demonstrated that he understood
By doing this, the student
And handed in the paper.
“This.”
The brilliant student wrote down:
If you throw me from the window,
I will leave a grieving wife.
Bring me back, but in the door,
and
You’ll see someone giving life!
What am I?
door – doNor
wiNdow - widow
The letter ‘n’.
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LIBRA
Sept 24 - Oct 23
Is it better to have nothing than the wrong
kind of something? A question like this
can’t be answered until you consider
three factors. How unsatisfactory is
‘nothing’, how ‘wrong’ is wrong and
how likely is it.
Scorpio
Oct 24 - Nov 22
It is not always easy to distinguish
a friend from an enemy. To truly
qualify for either title, a person must
be someone we know well - and have
shared history with.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov 23 - Dec 22
Ancient spiritual wisdom teaches us
to rise above our problems. We are
encouraged to emulate the lotus flower
that floats and blooms most beautifully
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the practical test. The courses don’t
become more sophisticated as time goes
by; they just get more challenging.
AQUARIUS
Jan 21 - Feb 19
We fear what we do not understand. If
we know how something really works,
we know how to avoid it, or how to
control it in some way. Ignorance,
therefore, is not bliss. It is often the
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Sport
Paralympic Curling
GB’s Paralympic Curlers prepare for Winter
Games
Three of the silver medal-winning squad from Turin in
2006 have been named on the Great Britain wheelchair
curling team for the Winter Paralympics.
Scotland’s Michael McCreadie, Angie Malone and
Tom Killen all have a chance to make up for defeat by
Canada in a nail-biting final four years ago.
They are joined by experienced fellow Scots Aileen
Neilson and Jim Sellar.
The curling competition takes place from 13-20 March
at the Vancouver Paralympic Centre.
The British team, which competes as Scotland at the
World Championships were world champions in 2004
and 2005, and won world bronze medals in 2002 and
2007.
They finished fifth at the 2009 World Championships.
McCreadie will skip the team and says he is delighted
with the honour.
“I make up 20% of the playing team and there are four
others who are truly world class performers,” he said.
“We have worked extremely hard to get back into
winning ways, with the results from this year’s tour
clearly indicating we are on the right track
Champions League
David Beckham will not celebrate if he scores
for AC Milan against Manchester United in the
Champions League.
He will face his former club for the first time since
leaving in 2003 when AC Milan host United on 16
February.
Beckham told Inside United magazine: “I do not think
I would celebrate. I respect the supporters and the
club.
“To me they are the best fans in the world and the
support they gave me week in, week out was incredible.
Nothing will ever better that.”
The midfielder, who is on loan at Milan from LA
Galaxy, still remembers and appreciates the support
given to him by United fans after he was sent off while
playing for England against Argentina in the 1998
World Cup.
“The relationship I have with the fans is still important
to me,” he said. “I went through some difficult times
but they never stopped supporting me.
“I would not have got through everything without
them.”
Beckham played 394 times for United over eight
seasons, helping the club win six Premier League
titles, two FA Cups and the Champions league.
British Olympic bosses step in to
help skiers at Games
British Olympic chiefs have guaranteed Team
GB’s 14 skiers and snowboarders will compete in
Vancouver despite their governing body, the BSSF,
going bust.
A contingency plan has been put in place to make
sure athletes have all the resources they need at the
Games.
“The athletes and coaches can rest assured that we will
work around the clock to support them,” said British
Olympic Association boss Lord Moynihan.
A BOA subsidiary will take over as governing body
until after the Games.
With British athletes arriving at the Olympic Village
in Vancouver on Friday and the Winter Games due to
get under way on 12 February, Moynihan said: “It is
with great regret that one of our governing bodies has
gone into administration, particularly at such a critical
time.”
The British Ski and Snowsport Federation struggled
for some time, with some athletes having funding
cut.
Snowboarder Zoe Gillings said of the BOA move: “It’s
been a difficult time for a lot of snowsport athletes,
and I’m very hopeful that this will be a very positive
step forward for skiers and snowboarders alike.
“With the Olympic Winter Games just around the
corner, this is welcome good news.”
Mark Tilston, the coach of top British skier Chemmy
Alcott, told BBC Sport recently that coaches and
skiers have had to pay for hotels and lift passes at
races, and it was having a big impact on their Olympic
preparations.
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Poor winds delay Alinghi & BMW
Oracle in America’s Cup
The absence of favourable winds forced
organisers of the 33rd America’s Cup to postpone the
first race on Monday.
Swiss holders Alinghi and American challengers
BMW Oracle were waiting off the coast of Valencia
for almost four hours before heading back to port.
There have been 30 months of bitter legal battles over
the rules which has added extra spice to this year’s
three-race duel.
The race has traditionally been run in monohulls but
this year both sides will sail multihulls for the first
time.
Oracle’s trimaran is thought to have an advantage in
heavy weather.
The weather could prove crucial, with light to moderate
winds forecast - conditions that would suit the Alinghi
catamaran.
As a result of both teams racing multihulls, the boats
- both 90 feet (27 metres) long - are bigger and faster
than anything ever seen before in the Cup.
BMW Oracle, owned by US software tycoon Larry
Ellison, claim their boat USA, featuring a wing-sail
twice the size of that on a Boeing 747 plane, can reach
speeds of 40 knots and slice along with one hull lifted
30 feet in the air.
“We have an insane boat,” crewman Shannon Falcone
told a team blog.
Alinghi, meanwhile, backed by Italian-born
biotechnology tycoon Ernesto Bertarelli, have put their
faith in a tilting mast that towers 17 storeys high.
“There has never been anything like this. Size, power...
it’s beyond anything that has been created before,”
boasted helmsman Ed Baird.
Bertarelli added: “It’s going to be a formidable match
because of the boats and the technology and perhaps
because it’s a dog match.”
Rough estimates are that each side has spent $200m
(£128m) on their campaigns, including hefty lawyers’
fees.
In the latest legal wrangle, Oracle accused Alinghi of
breaking nationality rules by using US-made sails.
The America’s Cup - international sport’s oldest
trophy - was first raced for around the Isle of Wight
in 1851.
The race is a straightforward 40-mile course of one
upwind leg and one downwind.
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Sport

Wright gains Miami gold

Andy Irons Garcia.

Born: Favorite waves:

Andy Irons was born on July 24, 1978 in
Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii and still resides
there today. He grew up surfing Pinetrees
(still one of his favourite breaks today).
Family:
Andy Irons was married in November,
2007 to his longtime girlfriend Lindy.
His younger brother, Bruce, is also one
of the world’s most radical surfers.
Hobbies:
Andy cites tennis and golf as favorite
non-surfing activities.
Stance:
Regular (with emphasis on the front foot
which gives him speed and agility in the
gnarliest of conditions).
Sponsors:
Andy Irons is sponsored by Billabong
wetsuits and clothing. He wears Von
Zipper glasses and guzzles Red Bull
energy drinks while checking his time
on Nixon watches and staying connected
through Dakine leashes and traction
pads.
Backdoor Pipeline and Pine Trees (a
shreddable Hanalei beachbreak where
the Irons boys cut their teeth).
Style:
Andy Irons is a surfer with a style tailor-
made for success in all conditions. Loose
and radical in 2-20 feet with no fear and
a mind’s eye for innovation, Andy Irons
has become famous as the only surfer in
history to consistently put Kelly Slater
on his heels. Quick flicks are not an
option for Irons. Instead, he opts for
deep rail turns in the steepest and most
powerful of sections. After three times
a world champ, a stint as Slater’s only
real competition, and an early reputation
for explosive anger; Andy Irons took a
break from competition in 2009 (still
putting in outstanding performances all
over the world).
By Jay DiMartino

Favorite Surfers:
It’s easy to see Andy’s influences in his
surfing: Martin Potter, Occy, and Sunny

Andy Irons surfing: Martin Potter, Occy, and Sunny

Garcia.

Born:
Andy Irons was born on July 24, 1978 in
Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii and still resides
there today. He grew up surfing Pinetrees
(still one of his favourite breaks today).
Family:
Andy Irons was married in November,
2007 to his longtime girlfriend Lindy.
His younger brother, Bruce, is also one
of the world’s most radical surfers.
Hobbies:
Andy cites tennis and golf as favorite
non-surfing activities.
Stance:
Regular (with emphasis on the front foot
which gives him speed and agility in the
gnarliest of conditions).
Favorite waves:
Backdoor Pipeline and Pine Trees (a
shreddable Hanalei beachbreak where
the Irons boys cut their teeth).
Style:
Andy Irons is a surfer with a style tailor-
made for success in all conditions. Loose
and radical in 2-20 feet with no fear and
a mind’s eye for innovation, Andy Irons
has become famous as the only surfer in
history to consistently put Kelly Slater
on his heels. Quick flicks are not an
option for Irons. Instead, he opts for
deep rail turns in the steepest and most
powerful of sections. After three times
a world champ, a stint as Slater’s only
real competition, and an early reputation
for explosive anger; Andy Irons took a
break from competition in 2009 (still
putting in outstanding performances all
over the world).
By Jay DiMartino

Sponsors:
Andy Irons is sponsored by Billabong
wetsuits and clothing. He wears Von
Zipper glasses and guzzles Red Bull
energy drinks while checking his time
on Nixon watches and staying connected
through Dakine leashes and traction
pads.

Favorite Surfers:
It’s easy to see Andy’s influences in his
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Golf
Steve Stricker beats Luke
Donald for Northern
Trust win
FINAL ROUND LEADERBOARD:
-16 S Stricker (US) -14 L Donald (Eng)
-13 D Johnson (US), JB Holmes (US)
Selected others: -3 J Rose (Eng) -2 P
Mickelson (US) -1 B Davis (Eng)
Steve Stricker held off England’s Luke
Donald to win the Northern Trust Open
in Los Angeles by two strokes.
Donald fired a 66 but Stricker’s 70 was
enough for a 16-under-par 268 winning
total as he deposed fellow American Phil
Mickelson as the world number two.
Dustin Johnson and JB Holmes shared
third place on 271, with Mickelson 14
shots behind leader Stricker, who had
started the round six shots ahead.
“At least I gave him a run for his money,”
Donald said of his late surge.
Stricker had put himself in a great
position to claim his eighth US PGA
Tour victory with 67, 65 and 66 in his
previous rounds.
and coming third in the Sony Open.
“If you look at his consistency and
how much he’s won, then I think it’s
deserved,” Donald said of Stricker’s
new ranking.
“It’s a great testament to his will. I can’t
remember what he got to in the world
rankings, 300 or 400 or something.
“I think Steve is the nicest guy in the
world, too, so it couldn’t happen to a
nicer guy.”
Mickelson, trying to become the first
player to win at Riviera three years in a
row, closed with a two-over 73 for 282 -
tied for 45th.
Donald’s compatriots Justin Rose and
Brian Davis were 13 and 15 shots off the
lead respectively.
Rose ended the tournament with a 72
while Davis could not build on his third
round 68 as he finished with a 73.
Avantha Masters to
put India on the golfing
mapges 2010
it is a great chance for the guys to prove
themselves on the big stage. We all
know how high the standard is around
the world now but for our players to get
the chance to play against these guys in
their own country is special.”
After witnessing the birth of his baby
son less than two weeks ago, Singh is
possibly the happiest man in golf at the
moment and a fourth European Tour
victory in his homeland would enable
his dream life to continue.
“I can’t explain it,” said Singh when
asked about becoming a father. “I’m so
excited, in fact, I had tears in my eyes
when I saw my son for the first time. It’s
a great feeling. I don’t think you realise
it until you have a child of your own.
“My wife is doing well too, everything
is under control, and the baby is doing
fine, too. I can only thank God for this.”
Kapur, meanwhile, is hoping to make his
breakthrough at the top level to become
the fourth Indian player in the Tour’s
history to record a victory, joining
Singh, Arjun Atwal and SSP Chowrasia
on India’s roll of honour.
“It’s very exciting to have a tournament
of this stature in India,” said Kapur. “It
gives the Indian Tour players and some
of the younger guys back home a real
opportunity to play a big event at home.
For the younger players to be playing
in a European Tour event is a really big
deal.
“The European Tour brings us a lot of
exposure, from media and TV pictures
going out to many different countries,
and it will be very good for the growth
of the game. This week is a showcase for
us and a great chance to put India on the
golfing map and that is a big step.
“Golf is the fastest growing sport in
India. Obviously you don’t compete
with cricket in India because cricket is
a religion, but I would say that golf is
probably the country’s second sport.
That is a huge growth rate, especially in
the last ten years or so, and we hope it
can continue on a similar path.”
Another Indian player hoping to make
The European Tour breakthrough this
week is the DLF Golf and Country
Club’s very own Jyoti Randhawa, a
prolific winner in Asia and a player
who has won the Indian Open on four
occasions.
Randhawa and his fellow countrymen
will have to overcome a high quality
international field if they want to secure
the Avantha Masters with the likes of
Ryder Cup stars Darren Clarke and David
Howell joining former Asian Number
One Liang Wen-chong and a host of
European and Asian Tour champions at
the DLF Golf and Country Club.
Provided by BBC Sports

But despite his commanding lead the

last 18 holes proved a tense affair for the
American.

“I aged a lot out there. It was a grind

from the get-go,” said the 42-year-old,
who missed a five-foot birdie putt on the
easy opening hole and led by only two
shots after five holes.
Donald, who fired six birdies in his
final round, had all the momentum on
the front nine until missing consecutive
putts from inside 10 feet.
A birdie on the 17th again saw him trim
the lead to two, but that was as close as
he would get.
The 31-year-old from Hertfordshire,
though, was understandably pleased
with his effort.
“I felt like I played nicely,” he said. “I
hit a lot of quality shots, felt very much
in control and I hit a lot of fairways, a
lot of greens, gave myself a lot of good
looks at birdies.
“If I got really hot with the putter, I could
have maybe caught Steve. He played
nicely coming down the stretch, and I
think he was a deserved winner.”
Stricker has been steadily rebuilding his
career since losing his PGA Tour card in
2004.
Last year he won three American PGA
Tour titles and his sparkling form has
continued into 2010 - tying for 10th in
the season-opening SBS Championship
India returns to the golfing spotlight this
week as The European Tour revisits the
world’s second most populous country
for the €1.5 million Avantha Masters.
Tri-sanctioned between The European
Tour, the Asian Tour and Professional
Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the Avantha
Masters will be staged at the DLF Golf
and Country Club, the venue of the 2008
Johnnie Walker Classic, won by New
Zealand’s Mark Brown.
For Jeev Milkha Singh and Shiv Kapur,
two of The European Tour’s most
prominent Indian players, the Avantha
Masters represents an outstanding
opportunity for India’s emerging golfers
to test themselves at the very highest
level.
“It’s exciting to have The European
Tour back in India,” said Singh, winner
of three titles on The European Tour.
“We have to take our hats off to Mr
Gautam Thapar, the President of the
PGTI for bringing such a big event back
home. Our home players now have a
great chance to rub shoulders with The
European Tour players and gain some
great experience.
“When an event like this comes to India
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FOR SALE - visit www.cardenas-grancanaria. well maintained complex with forms part of a small private and 2 large sunny terraces. Playa del Inglés
com*** parkinglots, swimmingpools complex with pool. The beach Parking-lot and Pool. Beautifully refurbished villa in
AGENTS Puerto Rico, Center and teniscourt and all amenities of San Agustín is only 3 Price: 330.000 Euros the centre of Playa del Ingles.
Tauro Duplex, 3 bed(s) close. Price: 110.000,- euro minutes walk away and also PLAYA DEL CURA, Very private property and not
Bungalow, 2 bed(s) Family house - Excellent PLAYA DEL INGLÉS, the shopping center is EXCLUSIVE APARTMENT overlooked at all. This villa
In excellent condition opportunity! TOPFLOOR APARTMENT nearby. The bungalow consists WITH PANORAMIC has a private solar heated pool
499.500 Euros 155.000 Euros WITH UNIQUE VIEWS. of: 1 bedroom, livingroom/ SEAVIEW and a barbeque area as well
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***CARDENAS REAL ***CARDENAS REAL dunes and lighthouse of of 24 m2 with sea view to the livingarea and a large very air conditioned and heated
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***Call now 928 150 650 or ***Call now 928 150 650 or livingroom have access to monthly comunity costs are only whole-day-sun. Bedroom and an alarm system. The property is
visit www.cardenas-grancanaria. visit www.cardenas-grancanaria. the exeptional large dobble 40 Euros. PRICE: 138.000 Euros bath are ensuite. Situation sold fully furnished and ready to
com*** com*** terrace with whole-day-sun. EXCELLENT LARGE and the use of only the most move into. Rare opportunity!
Arguineguín, Loma Dos Maspalomas, El The beachpromenade is at APARTMENT IN SAN luxurious materials make this Ref. PI640. Price: €565,000.
Loma Verde Tablero one-minut-walking distance FERNANDO real estate to an unique exquisity. Tel. 928141202.
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20862-AK 21556-SW PRICE: 126.000 Euros furnished and contains a living- This very bright semi-detached Beautiful bungalow on a very
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com*** com*** bungalow on a closed plot community fee is only 70.- € with beautiful seaviews and a into a two bedroom. Large
Mogán, Barranco Playa del Inglés that offers perfect privacy. Price: 175.000.- Euros spacious independent (guest) garden area and very well kept
Apartment, 1 bed(s) Apartment, 1 bed(s) It exists of: 2 bedrooms, MASPALOMAS, LOVELY studio. PRICE: 295.000,-- € communal areas and swimming
98.000 Euros 90.000 Euros livingroom, full fitted kitchen, BUNGALOW SAN AGUSTÍN, DREAM pool. There is also a children’s
20882-TB 21564-AK bathroom, 2 large terraces With one bedroom, large terrace BUNGALOW with beautiful play area. The bungalow is sold
***CARDENAS REAL ***CARDENAS REAL and private garage. This and private garden. Completely view over the ocean. 64 m² furnished. Excellent value for
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com*** com*** and tenniscourt. Low parking. Parking-lot and Pool. Monthly DREAM HOMES www.
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Patalavaca Apartment at the PRICE: 276.000. Euros PUERTO RICO PRICE: 298.000,-- € Tauro
Apartment, 2 bed(s) street down to the SAN AGUSTÍN, GROUND Bungalow with panoramic Europa Real Estate: Beautiful villa in Anfi Tauro set
150.000 Euros beach! This apartment is FLOOR BUNGALOW WITH seaview over the beach and 928 765 813 between the two golf courses.
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***CARDENAS REAL It consists of: One bedroom,
ESTATE, SINCE 1980*** bathroom, livingroom, kitchen
***Call now 928 150 650 or and large balcony. Very good
visit www.cardenas-grancanaria. location only a few footsteps
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Luquillo Europa Real Estate
Apartment, 2 bed(s) 928 765 813
Very close to the beach info@europa-immobilien.com
145.000 Euros PLAYA DEL INGLÉS,
21184-LM OUTSTANDING
***CARDENAS REAL BUNGALOW
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***Call now 928 150 650 or BEACH PROMENADE.
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Two steps to the sea 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
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area and a barbeque area. This
property has been refurbished
and has the bedrooms adjoining.
Marble floors throughout,
air conditioning and heating,
centralised vacuum system
and even includes a jacuzzi in
the main bedroom suite. All
bedrooms are en-suite. Luxury
accomodation in a very desirable
area.
Ref. TR632. Price: €985,000.
Tel: 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
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Playa del Inglés
Beautifully refurbished duplex
with two bedrooms, 1 full
bathroom and a cloakroom.
Very homely feel and nice sized
new kitchen. The property has
a very spacious living area and
is sold fully furnished. There
are marble stairs and a beautiful
ceramic flooring as well as air
conditioning in all the rooms.
Excellently situated only mins
from the beach and the Yumbo
shopping centre. Very quiet and
well kept complex. Great value
for money.
Ref. PI630. Price: €168,000.
Tel. 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
dreamhomesgrancanaria.com
Puerto Rico
Excellent opportunty to buy
two flats for the price of one!
One bedroom apartment (also
with smaller room which can be
used as a small bedroom or an
office) with a comletely seperate
one bedroom apartment below.
Either one can be rented out
whilst you live in the other or
they can be combined to make
a nice size duplex. Communal
pool. Great value!
Ref.PR623. Price: €132,000.
Tel. 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
dreamhomesgrancanaria.com
PROPERTIES
to let
FOR RENT:
Wanted Villa
For Holiday Rental
19th June – 3rd July 2010
Must be adapted to
suit wheelchair user
Min. 3bed,
level entry
shower room
Meloneras
area preferable
Contact:
info@thecanarynews.com
Maspalomas
Nice cosy duplex with garden
area to the front. Completely
refurbished throughout and
fully furnished and ready to
move into. Property of 60m2
and has one bathroom upstairs
and another downstairs. Quiet
complex in a quiet residential
area.
Ref:MP635a.Price:€500/month.
Tel: 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
dreamhomesgrancanaria.com
Maspalomas
Very cheap rental for cosy
bungalow in Maspalomas.
Monthly rental price includes all
bills. Nicely kept complex with
swimming pool, childrens pool,
childrens park, tennis court and
gym. Only a few minutes walk
to the Faro II shopping centre
and about 15 mins walk to the
beach.
Ref:MP633.Price:€425/month.
Tel: 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
dreamhomesgrancanaria.com
FLATS TO
RENT
1, 2 and 3
Bedroom
flats to
rent in
Arguineguin
and
Puerto Rico
from
600 Euros
all inclusive
Call
618 647 027
Las Palmas
Wonderful frontline apartment
in Las Canteras. Well positioned
building. Five minutes from
the market, restaurants, bars
and parks. Sea views. Wooden
floors in the bedrooms, air
conditioning, fully furnished
with fully fitted kitchen and
double glazing.
Ref. LP585. Price: €1,300/month
Tel. 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
dreamhomesgrancanaria.com
Pozo Izquierdo
Fantastic Duplex in Pozo
Izquierdo. The property has
four bedrooms (the third
bedrooms was turned into
a dressing room), three
bathrooms, a private garden and
air conditioning throughout.
Beautiful state-of-the art Italian
kitchen. There is also a large
garage as well as front and back
terraces. Excellent condition.
Ref. : PZ542a. Price: €950/
month
Tel. 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
dreamhomesgrancanaria.com
Taurito
Apartment for rent in Playa de
Taurito. The apartment has one
bedroom , a kitchenette and a
balcony. Located near to the
beach and the resort centre, with
its shops, bars and restaurants.
The complex offers a swimming
pool and a sun terrace. Price
includes the costs for water and
electricity. Sea views and views
of Mogan in the distance.
Ref. TR537. Price: €450/month
Tel. 928141202.
DREAM HOMES www.
dreamhomesgrancanaria.com
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Estate Agents
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Electrical wheelchair, bought
private and serviced in
Vecindario ortopedic centre, in
good condition. For sale 800€
(new 4000€) Contact 928562
311 or 606 060 264
WANTED
Wanted R.H.D vehicle. I have
L.H.D P/X Classic Chrysler
Baron, 2 door, auto. A.C. One
lady owner. G.C. Reg I.T.V Nov
5.500€ Avd Canada 39,Tauro
Country Club Anfi Golf
Going out
Cafe Florin
Calle Alfreces
Prov. 29
(opposite
Hard Rock cafe)
FUZE BAR
Ground floor
Yumbo Centre
Playa del
Inglés
ENTERTAINMENT
LEISURE
Roger’s Ramblers meet every
Tuesday from Mid October to
the end of April. On average
walk is about 4 hours with
areasonable amount of ascentand
descent.
All walks are free and at your
own risk. If you areinterested
contact Rambling Roger on
928 798150 or 666 170 553,
Aladdin`s Cave
or by email at
Roger@Fincabritanica.com
eMPLOYMENT
Sales Consultant, would you
like to work for the islands top
english paper then send your CV
to sales@thecanarynews.com
SERVICES
Dana Ptacinsky
Asrilant
LEGAL TRANSLATOR
AND INTERPRETER
C/Luis Doreste Silva 56,
6º-2, 35004,
Las Palmas de G.C.
Tel: 686 412 345
dptacinsky79@hotmail.com
Charities
Free tandem bike rides for
blind people or people with
any other physical disability
who are unable to ride a bike
by themselves.  Also free
excursions into the mountains in
my car for people in wheelchairs
together with a companion.
Minibus trips can also be
arranged at an agreed reasonable
cost.  For more information call
Franz at 699 124 985.
WANTED. Second hand books,
in good condition, to be sold in
support of Registered Childrens’
Charities 1) RUBBISH DUMP
CHILDREN in Cambodia 2)
ORPHANS/ SCHOOL
projects in China. Please drop
books off at Bar Wine and
Marmalade, Arguineguin.
donations gratefully received.
Contact kay.r.owen@gmail.
com Together we can make a
difference
Drinking Problem?
International, English
speaking AA meetings every
Friday at the church in the
Kasbah (door on the left
hand side) Playa del Inglés,
8.30pm. Monday 12pm in
San Fernando, behind Market
Maspalomas and Tuesday 7pm
at the Catholic Church (enter by
the stairway on the right hind
side),
Behind the taxi rank next to
the police station.
Do you believe that you have
a problem with alcohol?
Perhaps you are looking or
some help? Alcohol
Anonymous meet in Telde on
Mondays and Thursdays from
20.00 until 21.30.
Call 928 202 638
TARA CAR-BOOT SALE
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EVERY SATURDAY - 9 AM
AT Plaza del Pino,
Arguineguín
Free Entrance for shoppers
and registered charity car-boot
sellers. Non-charity sellers
DONATE only 5 Euros for
each stall. Please bring your
own display supports. Come
and enjoy the friendly
atmosphere at the TARA
Community Car-Boot Sale to
find the best purchase
bargains in town and help
abandoned and abused
animals to boot.To donate
useable toys, clothing,
household items, furniture,
books, sporting
equipment...WHATEVER...to
help our fund-raising efforts
please contact us. Contact
Sanna Tel: 620 978 709;
Email: sanna@taraanimales.
org to pick up your
donated items if you cannot
deliver them to the car-boot
sale. Volunteers always gladly
welcomed.
TARA Animal Respect
Association, A registered,
Non-profit Canarian Animal
Charity Tel: 607 671 617
Email: info@tara-animales.org
Web: www.tara-animales.org
Arguineguin Cultural
Society meets every
Thursday at Tío Pepe bar
from 20.00 at the C.C. Ancora
in Arguineguín. As mentioned
previously in TCN, the group
were looking for a place to
build up our string puppet
stage and to train people in
the making and operating of
string puppets. The group has
now found a suitable place
in Arguineguín and if anyone
is interested in joining them
please call Peter on 639 229
414 and go to the meetings
on Thursdays.
Grupo Montañero de
Mogan. Every Sunday all
through the year this group
arranges guided walks in
the magnificent mountains
and beautiful valleys of Gran
Canaria. The walks are
guided, and the members
come from all over Europe,
and also many Canarian
members. Meeting place:
Commercial Centre Ancora,
Arguineguin. Time 08.00.
Departure 08.15. Leaving
from San Fernando (Viuda de
Franco) 08.00 or 08.30. For
more information call before
12.00 on Fridays 689 919 580
Can you spare a few hours
each week to help feed stray
and abandoned cats in San
Agustin? There are special
feeding places, all the cats
are sterilised, have names
and are very healthy. Of course,
we will buy the cat food. We
only want help to give the food
to the cats.Please call Christina
on 928770 019 for more
information.
Join the library in
Maspalomas with your NIE
number and passport and picture
or residencia. No charge. English
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books and other European FARO 2 MARKET
THE CANARIAN PRO 15 & 29 Nov, 13 Dec.
languages too. Also free internet BREASTFEEDING BOOKS sold in
access.!! The library hours are runs a Support Group every support of Registered
8.00 am till 2.30 pm and 3.30 Wednesday from 6pm until 8pm at Children’s Charities (Home
the Centro de Estancias Diurnas and Abroad) Over
pm to 10 pm Monday to (the daycare centre for the eldery 500 books from 1 Euro. Also
Friday. Biblioteca Municipal behind the swimming pool) Anyone book donations wanted - can
Maspalomas, Casa del Cultura needing help and support concern- collect - Contact
ing breastfeeding can also call 637 kay.r.owen@gmail.com or
Maspalomas, Avda De Tejeda 72
564 296 (leave a message if there drop books off at
Phone 928 720 035 is no answer with name Wine and Marmalade
Amigos contra el Sida is a and telephone number) Bar in Arguineguín
charity that provides support
MON TO FRI 10am to 8pm
for people with HIV and Aids
MOTHER AND TODDLER SAT 10am to 1.30pm
and has information about
BUY, DONATE, SWAP GROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY For appointments please tel 928 561 771
sexually transmitted
BOOK LIBRARY FROM 4PM ONWARDS
diseases Amigos contra el
All proceeds go to Different activities every week
Sida - Friends against Aids in the local Puerto Rico area -
Av. Alejandro del Castillo,
The Red Cross.
Meet othermums with children
Mercado Municipal, of all ages. Call Jo Pike on 639
2º floor San Fernando Cristina´s Money 153 547 You can even
Maspalomas Contact: 695 578 Exchange, Local 261, leave a message on their
004 Phase 1, CC Puerto Rico ‘face book’ wall!
Timetable: Tuesday and
Thursday - 9:00 to 15:00 hour.
ADDICTIONS ALCOHOL &
Amigos contra el Sida Calle El
Escorial nº 7, Vecindario WANTED DRUGS
Let us help you overcome your
Teléfono: 928 149 570 Portable clothes racks and/or
folding tables for the Faros problem in a painless way.
Timetable: Monday to Friday
Car Boot Market stall. Contact us for a confidential
- 9:00 to 14:00 hour. Website: consultation
Needed to support Kay
www.amigoscontraelsida.org It can make a real difference
'Comfort Corner' Owens'
Support Maria Templeman’s
favourite children’s charity. On your road to recovery
Dog Rescue. You can find Can collect, please contact Tel: 928 934 097
Maria’s stall in Arguineguin Kay on 928132045 Mobile: 619 391 040
market on Tuesdays and Mogan kay.r.owen@gmail.com Email: addictedgc@gmail.com
market on Fridays.

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Maspalomas market next to
the big, main flood light on

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Apartment for rent in
Puerto Rico.
Complex has 3FG

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1SJDF

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1SJDF


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3FG
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1SJDF

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swimming pool, gymnasium,
sauna, reception, 3FG
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1SJDF

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supermarket,
childrens park
and minigolf.
The apartment is only
available until June.