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Although government vice-president Alfre- able-rate mortgages have gone up. do Pérez Rubalcaba says Spain’s oil supply is not in danger, he An average mortage of 150,000 euros claims the country ‘relies too heavily’ on petrol. Additionally, the taken out in February last year with a Dirección General de Tráfi co (DGT), part of the ministry of pub- 25-year term will now have increased lic works, intends to reduce speed-limits on single-carriageway from 580 euros a month to 614 euros roads to 30 kilometres per hour (just over 20 miles per hour). a month, a monthly increase of 34 eu- The DGT claims 268 pedestrians were killed on roads in 2009, ros. and that 46 per cent of fatal accidents in built-up areas relate Ever since the historical low reached in to speeding cars. “At 70 kilometres per hour, a pedestrian who March 2010 – 1.215 per cent – the in- is hit will be killed. At 50 kilometres per hour, about 50 per cent terest rate governing the Eurozone has will escape with their lives, but at 30 kilometres per hour, 95 consistently been on the up. per cent will,” says Pepe Navarro, head of the DGT. They also But it was not until August 2010 that intend to cut public transport fees by an average of fi ve per cent the increases began to show up in to encourage people to leave their cars at home. mortgage payments. Interest rates are increased by the Cen- tral European Bank (BCE) to curb infl a- Petrol prices hit record levels Ikea agrees site for new store in Paterna tion. It is predicted that they will continue to PETROL prices have reached historic highs throughout the whole SWEDISH multinational furniture chain Ikea has agreed to open a rise, but not to rocket, as they did at the of the EU, and particularly in Spain. Costs of fuel have now hit new store in Paterna (Valencia) opposite the Heron City shopping and end of 2007. 1.284 euros per litre, a 16 per cent rise on last year’s price. Die- leisure complex. After months of negotiating and even an ultimatum on the part of Paterna town council after waiting weeks to hear from sel currently sits at 1.247 euros per litre, an increase of 24 per Ikea’s bosses, the site for the new store has fi nally been agreed. At Mini-Las Vegas in cent on February 2010. This means fi lling the average petrol tank least three initial options were rejected, due to access problems. The now costs 70.60 euros, compared to 55 euros a year ago. The store will not open for at least three years, and Ikea and Paterna Valencia? increase in fuel prices are partly due to an increase in demand council still have to sign an agreement covering all legal aspects, VALENCIA could become the next Las from emerging economies, and partly due to the riots in Libya, terms and conditions. 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AADVERTISEDVERTISE CCALLALL 661832951118329511 AANUNCIONUNCIO LLLAMALAMA 661832951118329511 OctoberMMarcharch 2010 2201101 1 www.thetraderonline.es NNEWSE W S• Tel 902733622 wwww.thetraderonline.esww.thetraderonline.es 55 Vodafone under fi re for Longest-serving ETA prisoners released this spring switching customers to BASQUE terrorist José María Sagarduy, However, he lost his rights to this in March Smartphone package the longest-serving ETA prisoner, is due 1993 when he attempted to escape from to be released after completing a 30- Granada provincial prison by cutting a without permission year, nine-month sentence. hole in the ceiling of his cell and climbing Sagarduy was sent down at the age of onto the roof. A MOBILE telephone company has 21 and, when he is freed on April 13 this When he climbed over the chain-link fenc- received a surge of complaints after year, will be 52 years old. ing on the patio, he tripped on an electri- switching a number of its customers to The second-longest standing inmate, 69- cal wire, which alerted prison guards. a Smartphone package without asking year-old Jon Aguirre, will be released on His thwarted jailbreaking attempt also them fi rst. May 5 after exactly 30 years. left him with a fractured leg and arm. Vodafone has been accused by the Sagarduy was initially arrested on July 10, Like Aguirre, he has publicly declared consumer union OCU of not requesting 1980 and charged with murder, posses- that he does not have any remorse or re- authorisation from mobile users before sion of fi rearms and explosives, grievous grets over his crime. changing their plan to a fl at rate with a bodily harm and other, similar offences. Aguirre was arrested in May 1981 and monthly cost of 17.70 euros, which in- Given that he was judged under the 1973 charged with murder and possession of cludes internet access. version of the Criminal Code, the terrorist fi rearms. A representative of the company says would have been eligible for a reduced Both have long been lauded by other BASQUE terrorist José María Sagarduy, it has been doing this to prevent cus- sentence on the grounds of good behav- members of ETA, being considered the the longest-serving ETA prisoner tomers’ bills from going off the strato- iour. ‘hard nuts’ of the terrorist cell. sphere when they make sporadic use of the internet on their mobile phones. Zara online blunder leads to orders purchased at one euro When Vodafone detects that the SIM card has been used via a Smartphone HIGH-STREET chain-store Zara’s new online shopping service has stunned customers with its rock-bottom prices – but this terminal, whether or not it is a pay-as- turned out to be a computer error, say representatives from the company. For just a few minutes last week, a number of items of you-go handset or a phone purchased clothing were on sale for just one euro. The customer services department immediately contacted all those who had made pur- from the company, they are automati- chases, and are said to have ‘resolved the situation’ with them. Although it is open to conjecture whether, legally, the one-euro cally switching customers across to price tag constitutes a valid contract once taken up by the customer, meaning Zara would have to stand by these fi gures, they their fl at rate. say all orders affected by the IT bug have been cancelled and buyers have made purchases of the same items at the correct re- But if the customer does not wish to tail price. Zara, which has stores worldwide, is one of the brands owned by the Galicia-based retail giant, Inditex. Its head is said proceed on this basis, Vodafone refus- to be one of the richest men in Spain. Other Inditex clothing stores include cut-price womenswear chain Bershka; streetwear es to cancel the move and switch back store Pull&Bear; underwear brand Oysho, and chic high-street classical wear label Massimo Dutti. to the old plan. However, they do allow the user to change to another plan at a higher cost Restaurateur who fl outed smoking law re-opens than the Smartphone package. THE owner of a restaurant in Marbella who deliberately fl outed the anti-smoking law and was forced to shut down has agreed to ‘temporarily’ When OCU made test enquiries to Vo- comply whilst he gathers a petition to fi ght against the new restrictions. José Eugenio Arias, proprietor of the rôtisserie Asador Guadalmina, dafone’s call centre, passing for cus- put up a sign in his window on January 2 telling his customers they could still smoke on his premises if they wished to. However, less than a tomers, they say the requested change month ago, police raided his premises, ordered all customers to leave and shut the restaurant down, sealing it off and preventing access to the was not made. public. Arias has now sent a Burofax to the ministry of health saying he will agree to enforce the law banning smoking on his premises, since for fi nancial reasons, he is unable to remain closed. He is also appealing against a fi ne of 145,000 euros, which continues to be levied against him OCU has demanded that Vodafone re- for initially refusing to prohibit smoking in his establishment. Arias has also begun to raise a petition against the law, and so far has over half a fund the extra costs it has incurred its million signatures. Restaurants and bars across the country say they have lost up to half their takings since the law came into force, as well as customers. a large percentage of their regular customers. 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Annabel Burton Astrologer It is just before Valentine’s Day and a man walks into Ann Summers to purchase some see- through lingerie for his wife. He is shown several possibilities that range from £50 to £150 in march for Aries This month, signifi cant infl uences regarding all kinds of communications are a key factor - this is perfect for networking, sharing your ideas and welcoming new people into your life. price, the more see-through, the higher the price. He opts for the sheerest item, pays the One thing leads to another and you are keen to start a new venture. You seem to be attracted to what is £150 and takes the lingerie home. He presents it to his wife and asks her to go upstairs, put a little dangerous and take more than the usual risks. But it’s not until later in the month you will see how it on and model it for him. Upstairs the wife thinks ‘I have an idea. It’s so see-through that it this turns out. There are unexpected benefi ts that you hadn’t anticipated! Find out more www.Ask-the-As- might as well be nothing. I won’t put it on - do the modelling naked - return it tomorrow and trologer.com get a £150 refund and keep the money for myself’. So she appears naked at the top of the march for Taurus t’s amazing what can happen when you get out and about and avoid your stairs and strikes a pose. The husband says ‘Stone me, it wasn’t that creased in the shop’. usual haunts. You are encouraged to try different things and break new ground and it’s not that hard with current infl uences. Your ruler, Venus, spends this month in quirky Aquarius, so expect more than a mere brush with technology, up to the minute concepts and experiences that are a far cry from the traditional. A Muslim was sitting next to Paddy on a plane. You are tempted to have a little break too, and the chance of a last minute getaway towards the end of the Paddy ordered a whisky. The stewardess asked the Muslim if he’d like a drink. He replied in month is just what you could do with.. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com disgust “I’d rather be raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips!” Paddy handed march for Gemini Important developments in your career mean that you could be at some his drink back and said “Me too, I didn’t know we had a choice!” kind of crossroads; you are trying to align what you love to do with what you can get paid to do and you are in no mood to compromise. You should have no problem using your many talents to fi nd just the right situa- BORDER PATROL ALERT ...... The British Border Patrol is asking citizens to tion. The Sun moves into fi ery Aries on the 21st and joins your ruler, Mercury. This gives you the edge when keep on the lookout for a red 1951 Chevy that they suspect is being used to smuggle it comes to being assertive and to the point, but your imagination is running riot this month too. Allow the illegal immigrants from Calais to Dover , through the Channel Tunnel. If you see the good ideas to take shape in the last week. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com vehicle, pictured below, and have reason to believe that it is the suspect vehicle, you are urged to contact your local police station. march for Cancer You have been enjoying a pleasant romantic interlude and as you know, nothing stays the same, so this month could see a mere romance develop further. Indeed, there are some emotional highs to with the powerful infl uence of all that Piscean energy but you mustn’t ignore the invi- tations or opportunities to explore further afi eld than your own back yard. You are comfortable with the familiar but now there is a sense of the exotic making itself known with interesting consequences. This month’s full moon on the 19th could bring matters to a head around a neighbourhood issue. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com march for Leo This is a month for beginnings and endings and while you are not entirely comfortable with the idea of change, it’s different when you instigate this yourself. It may not come as a surprise to you, but it does to others, of exactly how determined you can be once your mind is made up. You are helped after the 21st when the Sun moves into Aries, but there is a new development which needs careful consideration. However you are more likely to be reckless and could be swept off your feet. Who said romance was dead! Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com march for Virgo You hate the idea of having all your energies scattered and demands for your time and attention from all over the place. This is unlikely to happen this month, since there is quite a focus in specifi c life areas for you. For the fi rst three weeks or so, make the most of the planetary energies in your relationships. You are learning through fi nding out what others think and see yourself refl ected in the kind of experiences you have. If you are upbeat and positive, the Universe is happy to meet you half way. But life changing situations are just around the corner and you welcome them with open arms.. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com march for Libra There is always too much choice, or so you thought, and yet this month sees that certain opportunities are becoming narrow and more focused. This takes the need to spend endless hours discussing the pro’s and con’s of a situation that you and another are dealing with and go for the ob- vious. It maybe about dealing with basics but you have to start somewhere. New situations occur after the third week as Uranus moves into Aries. The pace is hotting up and you love the new variety that is around, even though it takes some getting used to! Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com defenseless that I took pity they are too tight. I also You feel like a fresh start, or the chance to capture what you thought was FINE EXPLANATION march for Scorpio on her and let her into the gave her the underwear lost. Think about what is fun, spontaneous and the complete opposite of dreary responsibility which has early The wife came home car. I noticed that she was that was your anniversary been overshadowing your ability to leave your worries behind. Of course there will always be things you sband in and found her hu very thin, not well dressed present, which you don’t cannot ignore, but the message is to make the most of your natural creativity, artistic or otherwise, and their bedroom making love and very dirty. She told me wear because I don’t have indulge your passion. You are in a fl irtatious mood too so don’t dismiss the chance for romance. Important to a very attractive young that she hadn’t eaten for good taste. I found the sexy business gets underway in the last week or so after a long build up. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer. woman. And she was some- three days. So, in my com- blouse my sister gave you for com what upset. ‘You are a dis- passion, I brought her home Christmas that you don’t respectful pig!’ she cried. wear just to annoy her, and march for Sagittarius Perhaps your fi nances are under pressure at the moment as major and warmed up the enchila- ‘How dare you do this to das I made for you last night, I also donated those boots expenditure has been more than likely. But you are also very resourceful and you are fi nding ways to do me -- a faithful wife, the you bought at the expensive things differently. In fact, you could be contemplating a career move into a new area and there is plenty of I’m the ones you wouldn’t eat mother of your children! because you’re afraid you’ll boutique and don’t wear be- information you need to research. The starting point is to ask the question, what is your ideal? It may not leaving you. I want a divorce put on weight. The poor cause someone at work has be as impossible as you think. Others are keen to jump on board and some of you will be looking to move right away!’ And the hus- thing devoured them in mo- a pair the same.’ The hus- house fairly shortly too. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com band replied, ‘Hang on just ments. Since she needed a band took a quick breath a minute love so at least I and continued - ‘She was so How you connect and communicate with others becomes a key is- good clean-up, I suggested march for Capricorn can tell you what happened.’ grateful for my understand- sue this month. Your interactions on both a business and romantic level can open doors for you, which a shower, and while she was ‘Fine, go ahead,’ she sobbed,’ ing and help that as I walked may have been out of reach had you taken your own path. Indeed, you are keen to bring in changes which doing that, I noticed her ned but they’ll be the last words clothes were dirty and full her to the door, she tur benefi t you for the future but you are looking at this from a fi nancial, emotional and practical point of view. you’ll say to me!’ And the to me with tears in her eyes Try to simplify what’s important as it is easy to get bogged down in too much detail. Delegate too, as time of holes, so I threw them husband began -- ‘Well, I was away. Then, as she needed and said, ‘Please .... Do you is precious. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com getting into the car to drive clothes, I gave her the de- have anything else that your wife doesn’t use? march for Aquarius This month Venus is in your sign and helps ease the way in terms of home, and this young lady signer jeans that you have money and love. This is good news to you since you have been feeling a little out of luck in this area. This here asked me for a lift. She had for a few years, but looked so down and out and helpful infl uence does not mean that you don’t have to put the work in but you are more inclined to say don’t wear because you say and do the right thing which inspires and impresses others. This means you are particularly infl uential and can ask favours with ease. But it’s all about give and take and you do what is necessary to sooth troubled Irish Virginity Test Kit ....Paddy was planning to get married and asked his doctor how he waters and diffi cult situations. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com Send your could tell if his bride is a virgin. The doctor march for Pisces The Sun is in your sign until the 21st and it is time for you to be energized Favourite said, ‘Well, you need three things from a Do- and clear about what you want, or maybe what you don’t want. As it is, you fi nd that you can turn situations It-Yourself shop. A can of red paint, a can to your advantage and have a knack of being in the right place at the right time. Others are keen to follow Funnies of blue paint... A nd a shovel.’ Paddy asked, ‘ your lead and you could be organizing a team or a group for some special shared purpose. Fortunate situ- A nd what do I do with these, doc?’ The doc ations occur after the 27th when Venus enters your sign for the next three weeks. This helps artistic and to replied, ‘Before the wedding night one of your balls red and , you paint creative ventures and gives a boost to your romantic life. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com the other ball blue. 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Could all HELP members please supporting Serving and Ex Serv- As usual the walk will start at the Mena res- make a note in their diary, the An- ing British Military personnel and taurant at the end of Las Rotas at 4.45pm for 18th MARCH 2011. LA CABARET, nual General Meeting of “HELP” of their dependants, has been out- a 5pm start. Please arrive a little earlier so CUMBRE DEL SOL : “Let us entertain Denia and Marina Alta will be held standing. Why not join up and do you can be registered. The walk will be along you”. at Casa Holanda on Saturday 26th your bit, and along the way have the promenade, about 7 kms in total. There Tickets 10 Euro with 5 Euro going to MABS March. Please arrive by 10.30am to a great Social life here in Spain. will be a water stop at the half-way point, to Cancer Support Group. There will also be a sign in to allow for a prompt start at If you live in the Xativa, Ontinyent, keep you going during the return walk to the raffl e. Pre booking advised directly with the 11.00am. Albaida, Muro or Cocentaina ar- starting place – where a welcome glass of venue on 663 733 811 wine will be waiting! This is for fun, a pleas- eas, come along and see us, and ant walk in pleasant company by the Mediter- you do not have to be Ex Service. ranean! Dogs are welcome and once again 3rd APRIL 2011. RACE FOR LIFE, Fellowship of English If you are interested in Join- you are requested to wear something yellow MORAIRA. Speaking Internationals ing please ring Jenny on to identify yourselves to fellow walkers. The race will start at the MABS Support Cen- Launches Additional 962386126. Sponsorship forms are available in HELP tre, Sol Park, Moraira at 11am but please If you would rather try before shop in La Xara (next door to Kelly’s) or in the there at 10:30 for a warm up session. The Venue in Ontinyent you buy, come along to one of our HELP Centre on Avinguda del Oest 29, in La race will be over a 5km FLAT course. 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Are you ready for the Fallas? Since then, what began as a simple tradition has, over the centuries, Many an unsuspecting visitor has arrived become a huge Fiesta, which att racts tourists from all over the world, in Valencia in March, unprepared for what who fl ock to see the hundreds of impressive papier-mâché monuments awaits them.... worlds simply cannot that line the streets, true works of art that are admired by thousands describe it; you have to experience it for and then burned in huge bonfi res in the fi nal act of the celebration, yourself known as the cremà. At last, the most eagerly anticipated annual celebrations in Valencia have ar- But there is much more: experience the deafening ‘music’ of a mascletà, rived. From 15th to 19th March, fi ve or witness one of the most incredible fi rework displays in the world on exceptional days during which the town the nit del foc, or soak up the passion of the locals as they off er fl owers will once again be hosting a celebration to the Mare de Déu dels Desemparats... the list is endless, so the best of such magnitude that the word fi esta thing is to go there and fi nd out for yourself. doesn’t even begin to cover it.

The origins of the Fallas date back to an ancient tradition among the city’s carpenters, who on the eve of the annual celebrations in honour of their patron saint, San José, burned all their waste and rubbish outside their workshops, on the streets and in public squares.

FALLAS PROGRAMME VALENCIA 1 to March 19 At 14:00 Mascletà in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. SATURDAY, March 5 18: 00 Mascletà Napolitana in Playa de las Arenas. 22:30 Parade Ninot (start and end in Xàtiva street). Mascletà. SUNDAY, March 6 16:00 Off ering of fl owers to Our Lady of 17.30 Children’s Parade Ninot . Mascletà. the Forsaken . THURSDAY, March 10 18.00 Exhibition ballooning off the 12.00: Plaza de l’Ayuntamiento His Majesty the King. Serranos towers. SATURDAY, March 12 1:30 Nit del foc - Paseo de la Alameda. 23:00 : Parade Folklorika . Benlloch Mascletà color. SATURDAY, March 19 MONDAY, March 14 11:00 Off ering of fl owers Falleras Over 15:00: Closing of the Exhibition of Children Ninot. Valencia and their Courts of Honor of the Tuesday, March 15 patriarch’s image on the bridge of San At 08:00 Children’s Fallas . Jose. At the end, Mascletà. At 18:00 Exhibition Ninot. 12:00 Mass in Honor of St. Joseph at 00:00 Castle Fireworks, Pyrotechnics Turis . the Cathedral of Valencia. WEDNESDAY, March 16 19:00 Parade of the fi re. 08:00 Display of all Fallas. 22:00 Burning of the Children’s Fallas . 14:00 Mascletà in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. 22.30 Burning de la Falla Children . 16.30: Distribution of Children’s Fallas Awards. 23:00 Burning Children Falla Plaza del 01:00 Castle Fireworks , Pyrotechnics Europlá Focs d’artifi ce. Ayuntamiento. THURSDAY, March 17 00:00 : Burning of all the Fallas 09:30 Awards Fallas in front of town Hall. in Valencia . 16:00 Off ering of fl owers to Our Lady of the Forsaken . 00.30 Burning de la Falla 18.00 Exhibition ballooning off the Torres de Serranos. fi rst prize Section. 01:00 Castle Fireworks , Pyrotechnics Caballer. 01:00 Bouquet of aerial fi reworks in the Town FRIDAY, March 18 Hall Square and burning de la Falla , Pyrotech- 11:00 Tribute to poet Thous Maximilian nics . 12:00 Tribute to Maestro Serrano in avenida del Reino de Valencia . October MMarcharch 2010 2201101 1 www.thetraderonline.es • Tel 902733622 wwww.thetraderonline.esww.thetraderonline.es 111111 The Sky At Night – 700 Not Out Highlights Highlights Sunday 6 March 11.25pm-12.05am BBC ONE

The Sky At Night celebrates its 700th episode Monroe with a very special programme. At his home Thursday 10th March, 9pm in Selsey, Sir Patrick Moore is joined by spe- James Nesbitt stars in a major new six-part cial guests including: Professor Brian Cox; medical drama series for ITV1, created by ac- impressionist and amateur astronomer Jon claimed writer Peter Bowker (Eric and Ernie, Culshaw; and Lord Martin Rees, the Astrono- Occupation, Desperate Romantics, Wuthering mer Royal. Their task is to answer some of Heights). Nesbitt plays brilliant neurosurgeon the many questions which The Sky At Night’s Gabriel Monroe and the cast also features audience have submitted over the past six Sarah Parish (Mistresses, Cutting It) and months. Tom Riley (Bouquet of Barbed Wire, Lost in Austen). The Sky At Night was fi rst broadcast on 24 April 1957 and has been on the air ever since, with Sir Patrick Moore as its presenter. It has Athletics – European Indoor Championships an unbeaten record as the world’s longest- Saturday 5 March Red Nose Day 2011 running series. Over the years, viewers have 1.00-4.30pm BBC ONE Friday 18th March often written to Patrick with questions about www.bbc.co.uk/sport Jonathan Edwards in- With Red Nose Day fast approaching astronomy. On a couple of occasions Patrick troduces the action from the European Ath- on Friday 18th March, the entire nation has apologised for not being able to write letics Indoor Championships in Paris. Great is gearing up to do something funny for back to everyone, but now the viewers get to Britain will be looking to improve on their per- money! put Patrick and his team on the spot. formance in 2009, when they returned from The aim is simple. To have a laugh, raise Turin with four medals, including golds for Mo tons of cash and transform lives across More than one thousand questions have Farah in the 3,000m and Dwayne Chambers Africa and the UK. And it works! been submitted by viewers online under the in the 60m. Highlights today include the wom- Of course, no Red Nose Day would be categories listed: Observing, The Solar Sys- en’s shot put and triple jump fi nals, plus the tem, Space Missions, Manned Space Flight, men’s high jump fi nal. Coverage continues on complete without a Red Nose and this Cosmology, The Bizarre, The Unexplained Caroline Quentin: A Passage BBC Two today from 4.30pm. year there’s three little monster Noses and The Sky At Night Programme. The ques- to choose from. Plus there’s a range of tions range from asking about life elsewhere Through India exclusive designer Vivienne Westwood t- to when man will reach Mars and what it’s Tuesday 8th March, 9pm Let’s Dance For Comic Relief Ep 3/4 shirts to really look the part. like to be in space. The most popular section New three-part series in which Caroline Quen- Saturday 5 March has been Cosmology, with questions that tin makes an epic journey through the vast 6.40-8.00pm BBC ONE and BBC ONE HD A whole host of top TV will be aired are certain to tantalise the experts, such as: subcontinent of India from north to south. www.bbc.co.uk/rednoseday Steve Jones “If space is expanding, what is it expanding Her journey begins in chaotic and colourful across the BBC culminating in a seven- and Alex Jones introduce the last heatIn the hour show on Red Nose Night. into?” and “Why is the expansion of the Uni- city of Varanasi – the religious and cultural third and fi nal round of heats, six more acts verse getting faster?” capital of India – where she stays with a local squeeze into their Lycra and strut their stuff family and experiences life in the city. in a bid to win a coveted place in the fi nal. Make sure you don’t miss a thing - sign Patrick also has a close encounter with his Tripping the light fantastic are Joe Swash, up for Comic Relief’s email updates, join younger self from 1982 when The Sky At Caroline Flack, the competition’s Eighties the charity’s Red Nose Day Facebook Night celebrated its 25th anniversary, and super group – otherwise known as Toyah page follow Red Nose Day on Twitter, or the year when he found a piece of the Barwell Willcox, Clare Grogan, Chesney Hawkes and download their iPhone app for news as meteorite in an Oxfordshire fi eld. Limahl – and comedy stars Adrian Edmond- and when it happens, if not before! son, Marcus Brigstocke and Lee Nelson. And, whatever you do, do something fun- This programme can be seen again on BBC ny for money. Four at 7.30pm on Tuesday 8 March. 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Famous, Rich And In The Slums With Comic Relief Ep 2/2 Ant & Dec’s Push the Button Thursday 10 March Saturday 5th March, 7.10pm 9.00-10.00pm BBC ONE The nation’s favourite cheeky chappies return www.bbc.co.uk/rednoseday In this ground- with another episode of their hilarious family breaking two-part documentary for Comic gameshow Relief, Lenny Henry, Samantha Womack, Reggie Yates and Angela Rippon experience unimaginable poverty by spending a week liv- ing it for real. All four agree to swap their lives of privilege and luxury for life in Kibera, re- portedly Africa’s largest slum. In this second programme, they move in with four families to experience day-to-day life in Kibera.

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10 16 19 5 22 1 1 17 16 12 2 15 countries by a jaywalker? Hamelin? 24 25 4. What is the main 9. Which former player 1 152121742115228 ingredient of the savoury became the manager of ACROSS DOWN 15 26 1 15 19 5 5 19 15 1 spread known as Ipswich Town Football Marmite? Club following the 1. Sort of crook who 2. Fellows curse clothing (8) operates in the early 10 19 15 22 15 16 5 26 20 departure of Joe Royle 3. A trifle like Jack Horner (6) 5. What name is given to the hours? (5-4) in 2006? 4. Placed restrictions on stock 24 5 22 19 5 4 26 5 12 13 Portuguese gold coin that 8. It’s easy to get a piece movements (8) was in circulation in 10. What city was the of this (4) 5. Friend to finish board game (4) 3 1 12 26 18 15 16 8 17 England during the 18th Tom Cruise – imperial capital of Japan 9. Found a school (9) see Question 6 6. Sailor follows pious talk of a century? from 794 to 1868? 11. Newspaperman’s turn university town (6) to ride (6) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ PREVIOUS SOLUTION: 1 Harrow; 2 Amsterdam; 3 Stephen Crane; 4 The John Lewis Partnership; 7. Fear mistake after passing 12. Six of one and half a junction (6) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 Long Kesh; 6 £1.05; 7 Tony Booth; 8 Phil Mickelson; 9 From Here To Eternity; 10 Colombo. dozen of the other (6) 10. Outside or middle part of the S A P 13. Don’t forget about the ledger (4) NONAGRAM THE EQUALISER politician (8) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16. Campaigner more 14. Spoil major development of HOW many words of four PLACE a different arithmetical sign offensive about South plant (8) letters or more can you make (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in 15. Inscribed on tombstone in the 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 O T N Africa (8) from this Nonagram? Each each circle so that the total of each 20. They all have to swear finish (8) word must use the central line across and down is the same. in court (6) 16. Gunners in eating place have letter, and each letter may be S U T Perform the first calculation in each line first and a bottle (6) EACH number in our Cross Code grid represents a 21. Smoother wave? used only once. At least one ignore the mathematical law which says you Hardly! (6) 17. Remove burden from a French different letter of the alphabet. You have three letters should always perform division and multiplication word using all nine letters can 23. Another turn with the boy going round the ring (6) in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the C C R before addition and subtraction. be found. item I have that is 18. Mean to change the last word appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your nourishing (9) (4) knowledge of words to work out which letters should Guidelines: 30 Good; 32 Very Good; 34 Excellent. 10 8 24. Lifeless dwelling-place 19. In favour of not returning for a go in the missing squares. Any word found in the Concise Oxford Dictionary (Tenth Edition) is (4) very small amount (6) As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the eligible with the following exceptions: proper nouns; plural nouns, 12 1 3 25. Leisurely walk for the 22. Right for Ben to come up in pronouns and possessives; third person singular verbs; hyphenated concert-goers? (9) Germany (4) same number in the main grid and control grid. Check words; contractions and abbreviations; vulgar slang words; variant 2 5 off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them. spellings of the same word (where another variant is also eligible). QUICK CROSSWORD PREVIOUS SOLUTION: 7 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 12345678910111213 JPZVFXUIDMABT PREVIOUS SOLUTION: 4 3 7 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 backlist; backlit; bail; balk; ball; basil; bilk; bill; black; LNORGCKESWHQY BLACKLIST; blast; blat; calk; call; clast; kill; kilt; lack; laic; last; lick; lilac; lilt; list; litas; sail; salt; scilla; silk; sill; silt; skill; PREVIOUS SOLUTION: Clockwise from 10 11 10 FIVE ALIVE slab; slack; slat; slick; slit; stalk; stall; STICKBALL; still; tail; top left – subtract; add; multiply; divide. talc; talk; tall; till. Total: 7. 10 11 11 12 HERE are two WORD PYRAMID MAGIC SQUARE 13 14 15 15 miniature five- TW AO RM ET SN square crosswords SPELL out a 15-letter word or 16 17 18 using the same RECEIVED HO IU AI phrase by moving from one grid – but the chamber to another within I MEDIA MAN 19 22 letters have been the pyramid. You may USING all 16 letters of the phrase 20 22 21 22 23 24 mixed up. You RU RO GM EA ND only enter each of the above, form four words each of four have to work out chambers once and C V letters which will fit in the grid to form 25 which letters may only proceed RM MI LE a magic square in which the words belong to which through openings in N I I 26 27 28 the walls. The first can be read both crossword. horizontally and letter may appear 29 30 YB AO YD LO SY C A L E vertically. PREVIOUS in any of the SOLUTION: chambers. 31 (1) Across – Press; Image; Meter. Down – Prism; Exact; Swear. L O T H S PREVIOUS (2) Across – Scald; Fault; Sheds. Down – Sifts; Abuse; Dotes. SOLUTION: hawk; 32 PREVIOUS SOLUTION: Run a temperature. aura; writ; Kate. ACROSS DOWN SUDOKU THERE is just one simple rule in Sudoku. Each row and each column must contain the SUDOKU 1. Draw attention to (9) 2. Spruce (6) numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box. This is a logic puzzle, and you should not need to guess. 9. False (6) 3. Elude (6) Easy Hard 10. Narrative poem (4) 4. Multitude (6) 11. Fruit peel (4) 5. Vocalised (4) PREVIOUS 12. Bubbling sound (6) 6. Ensured (anag.) (3-4) SOLUTIONS: 824 231 13. Snake (7) 7. Two-masted sailing vessel Easy 16. Woody plant (4) (4) 8. Make famous (9) 47368156384927 1517. Strong wind (4) 794216835 18. Pelt (3) 13. Relating to law (9) 823759164 20. Pinnacle (3) 14. Harvest (4) 672431482973516 93 8 21. Listen to (4) 15. Diminish gradually (5) 579621348 23. Vertical spar (4) 18. Dread (4) 631845792 25. Umpire (7) 19. Endocrine gland (7) 51 367498251 49626. Frustrate (6) 22. Get the better of (6) 245137689 29. Seep (4) 23. North American country (6) 1863918562473 7830. Notion (4) 24. Strict (6) 31. Dried grape (6) 27. Lament (4) Hard 32. Warship (9) 28. Sound quality (4) 396 78 765384192 27 PREVIOUS CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS: 283159674 CRYPTIC: Across – 1 Over the hill; 9 Heave; 10 Boatman; 11 Laud; 12 Straiten; 14 Petrol; 15 Rhodes; 18 Intently; 20 Alan; 22 Earshot; 23 Salve; 24 See the light. 149672853 25 9 7 68Down – 2 Viaduct; 3 Reek; 4 Habits; 5 Headache; 6 Limit; 7 Philippines; 8 On 534267981 one’s knees; 13 Moonshot; 16 Delilah; 17 Clothe; 19 Terse; 21 Asti. 916835427 QUICK: Across – 1 Brussels; 6 Best; 8 Two; 9 Glaucoma; 10 Loaf; 12 Slash; 14 971 2 8 872491365 24 5Graph; 17 Racy; 18 Magnolia; 20 Asbestos; 24 Sake; 25 Leash; 26 Cages; 29 621548739 Judo; 30 Universe; 31 Rap; 32 Deft; 33 Aperture. Down – 2 Role; 3 Snugly; 4 Egoism; 5 Stag; 6 Bolero; 7 Scampi; 11 Trial; 12 357916248 452 589 6 Scuba; 13 Havoc; 14 Gnu; 15 Alias; 16 Haven; 19 Ash; 21 Secure; 22 Escort; 23 498723516 Satire; 24 Select; 27 Pupa; 28 USSR. 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Pensioners in Britain have affects which hospital you and Catalunya it can be been dismayed recently by go to and the speed with diffi cult for people with a suggestions that they are which you are treated. grasp of Spanish to realise ignored and badly treated But some things are that the staff prefer to use when they are in hospi- clearly better and consist- Valenciano or Catalan. I tal. A regular visitor to ent. There are no mixed have heard conversations hospitals in the Valencia wards, in fact there are no with one side using one and Catalunya provinces wards at all in the British language to fi nd the reply refl ects on the pros and hospital style. Patients, coming in the other. Often asking for medication or One other bonus for hos- that she would have to wait cons of healthcare for Brit- of the same sex, are ac- it is necessary to pay for a sedation has had to wait a pitals I visit is that often several weeks before she ons in Spain. commodated in two bed- private translator for con- long time for a response. parking is free, although could see him again – but A little over fi ve years ago ded rooms which tends sultant’s appointments It seems that under Eu- not always easy to fi nd that is the exception. If you I was told by British resi- to make for quieter stays – specialist language can ropean Union guidance whereas in Britain hospi- are in doubt, to while away dents in Spain that the and must also reduce the be diffi cult for basic Span- nurses in Spain are being tal car-parks have become the hours of caring for healthcare they found risk of spreading infec- ish speakers and misun- encouraged to become a “cash cow” for propping someone in hospital and in local hospitals made tions. In one case where derstandings could have more generalised and to up the Health Service to improve your language the NHS in Britain look a married couple were ad- serious or fatal conse- offer some of the “hotel budget. skills there are plenty of quences. It is heartening like a third world country. mitted after an accident services” which would be In one area in Britain and noticed clearly displayed to see notices displayed People were referred to the hospital in Castellon normal in Britain but this Spain experience seems telling the patient their in Castellon’s General hospital consultants and managed to put them into would mark a cultural to show that hospitals rights and responsibilities. Hospital offering English the specialists would ar- the same room which was change and take some excel in an emergency. If Long established Brits translation services free range operations quickly something of a comfort at time to be noticed. you should be unfortunate here never thought they of charge. and effi ciently. Much has a stressful time. Hospital food is a good enough to be involved in would see these but when changed in the years that Sadly in Britain the threat If you manage to cope “starter for ten” in any an accident or to suffer Spain tackles the Human followed. There has been of bacterial infections with the language – where hospital anywhere in the a heart attack you will be Rights culture – or decides an increase in migration such as MRSA are com- few nurses or ward staff world. In Spain the food whisked quickly to Acci- to ban smoking in public – more people have come monplace although these speak much English – the is not highly rated by pa- dent and Emergency and buildings – they seem to into this part of Spain seem to be much rarer in style of nursing can make tients I see and suffers get the best treatment go farther and faster than from Eastern Europe and Spain. There are very high blood pressures rise at a from the universal prob- available. in the UK. North Africa, the fi nancial time when you need to be standards of cleanliness. lem that although it may But is it true that Britons I wish you a healthy life in crisis is having an effect tranquil and relaxed. The On a recent visit to Castel- leave the kitchens hot it and others are treated the hope that you may see on public service budgets family tradition in Spain lon I chatted to a patient may be lukewarm when it less well than Spanish hospital life only through and waiting lists are get- has been that relatives in one bed while a nursing arrives in your room – and natives? I know of few the eyes as a visitor. ting longer. and close friends look af- auxiliary did a deep clean Brits like their food hot, as cases, where people have Should you fi nd yourself ter the basis day to day As in Britain the care you of the other side of the many a local restaurant tried hard to communi- in a hospital bed at least needs (and that often fi nd when going into hos- room – all very different has discovered to their cate in Spanish and have you can let people know includes use of the bed- pital varies. It often de- from the half hearted dust cost. I suspect in the mat- behaved politely and well how you feel about the pan!) while the nurses are pends on the health policy brushing I often witnessed ter of choice of menus the towards staff, where one experience. 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Upper level 4 bedrooms, Kitchen Banyeres de Mariola, on a cosi.com ). Meeting : Saturday (to go Mr & Mrs Norwood breakfast room. Large lounge and terrace. Bath- distance of about 85 km We can check in on Sat- to the mountain cottage) (0034) 962293271 - room. swimming pool 10 x 5 filtered with Roman from Alfas del Pi. Like urday afternoon, partici- 19/03: Casa de Cultura steps. Valued at 475,000 –asking Price 320,000€ 699758557. always, there will be 2 pate in a “express” Nordic Alfas ; Sunday 20/03 Tel 618329511 routes: an “easy” and rec- Walking Casa de Cultura Alfas Email [email protected] reational route of around course , or have a short place at 7.45 hrs. We will 3 walk around. 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Main line telephone • Multiple green houses , fi tted with solar Turning back to yesterday, BoE members ap- any weakening will be slight. and internet. Convenient for town, but in peaceful and water systems, countryside Price 225.000 Euros - Negotiable. K A peared before a Parliamentary Treasury com- We’ve already seen the UK’s February PMI • Mains power throughout in addition to a Walker. Tel: 962386126 Mob 690381084 mittee, testifying on fi nancial regulation, but solar energy installation system. construction release which was surprising touching on various other things. They talked strong; better than expected at 56.5 and its Alcossebre/Peniscola 159,000 about the problems that would be created for highest level for 8 months. 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Tel 698201986 policy decisions, but did say that there was October MMarcharc h 2010 2201101 1 www.thetraderonline.es • Tel 902733622 wwww.thetraderonline.esww.thetraderonline.es 119919 Turn Your Laptop into an In Trouble with Spanish By Connie Internet Hotspot Have you ever been in one of those situations in life here in Spain, when you truly be- lieve only someone like you could put your foot in it where the Spanish language is con- Sharing Internet Connections cerned. So completely that there is only one way out, to apologize profusely, go com- Have you ever found yourself in a position where you have the only Internet pletely red and run away as fast as you possibly can from the situation. To compound connection on your laptop and have friends or colleagues who would like to this, not even being capable of correcting your mistakes in a convincing enough way, share that connection? If you have a wireless card or built-in WLAN on your so as not to be taken for a complete nut because of your lack of the Spanish language. notebook and all the other laptops all have WiFi (stands for Wireless Fidelity), Now I’m not talking about those small mistakes in grammar or vocabulary, that all the solution is both easy and free. non native speakers make now and again. I’m talking about the really embarrass- ing types, the ones that make you go red and feel that there is some celestial force You would need to turn your laptop into a mobile hotspot, and the other laptops greater than your own that pushes you subliminally into these particular situations. need to have WLAN support. Most new laptops do come with built-in WLAN Well, you are not alone, and to soothe those painful memories I have put together some support (also known as 802.11b or 802.11g), but if you aren’t sure whether the real life stories, told to me by my students who all will remain anonymous. However, for the laptops do, then there are inexpensive PCMCIA cards or bus devices that could greater good I believe their stories should be told, and maybe your embarrassment less- be purchased to connect to a wireless network. ened by the knowledge that someone else out there has walked also into the proverbial door. 5 Easy Steps - Setting up a WIFI Hotspot on VISTA. Story Nº1 Last summer one of my intensive course students arrived in class unable to detain Step 1: her burden, and in a great need of telling her story to a sympathetic ear. She had To start setting up your mobile just started working in a bi-lingual school in Valencia and was eager to make a good hotspot, go to Start -> Control Pan- impression on the parents that were attending her fi rst parents and teachers evening. el -> Network and Sharing Center When asked to show the parents into the classroom she happily agreed, went into and click on “Set up a connection the corridor and with a big smile shouted “con yo´s” at the expectant mothers and fathers. After the initial shock and some laughter, red faces etc the head teacher or network.” pulled her aside and said “its actually conmigo” to say “with me” in Spanish, and that although “con” means “with” and “yo” means “I”, if you say them together they Step 2: sound exactly like the Spanish word for the female reproductive organ a word used On the next dialog, select “Set up a as a very vulgar swear word, the equivalent to C U next Tuesday in English. So af- wireless ad-hoc network.” ter realizing she had just called the parents a bunch of c***´s she decided that early retirement maybe her only option. Although of course no one took offence and I tried to reassure her that it was an easy mistake to make. She recovered eventually. Step 3: Story Nº2 Enter a name for your new net- One lunchtime I bumped into a very sweet elderly student at the meat counter in Con- work, select WEP privacy, and set sum supermarket, she was really trying to impress me with her ability to order her meat a password. Then click “Save this from the jolly red faced butcher who was patiently waiting for her order. “pon me dos network.” Let your friends know pollas” she said. The butcher couldn’t contain himself and replied in Spanish “isn’t one the name of your network, and the enough” she looked at me for the explanation. You see “pollo” is chicken in Spanish but if password to access it. you mess up on the genders and say “polla” instead you are actually asking for the male anatomical reproductive organ. This time I saved her the hardship of the embarrass- A word about the Security type ment and said I think the butcher thought you were ordering a lot of chicken! The next – WEP is an older protocol and is not the most secure. I suggest selecting WEP rather class I went over the importance of getting the o´s and a´s right on the ends of nouns. than a stronger protocol because it will allow older laptops and handhelds to connect to Story Nº3 your network. WEP is better in a mixed environment, and ad-hoc networks are intended Still on the subject of chicken, a very conscientious and animal loving student to be networks of convenience, or in other words, temporary. If you have a permanent wanted a sympathetically grown chicken meaning a chicken who has had a good need to share an Internet connection, it would be more sensible to buy a WIFI router. quality of life. Now sympathetic sounds like the Spanish word “simpatico” but, Step 4: simpatico means friendly so she asked for “ un pollo simpatico” a friendly chick- Click Next and select “Turn on en. The shocked village butcher asked if she would like it to tell jokes as well!! Internet connection sharing.” This Story Nº4 creates the wireless network and A Dutch student who found it diffi cult to pronounce the “LL” sound in Spanish enables Internet Connection Shar- and always pronounced it as an L sound with having no real problems in com- ing. munication until, one day when he wanted to say “I have called your wife” to his Spanish neighbour “he llamado tu mujer”, LL pronounced as the English ‘y’ he Step 5: wirelessly using the usual method on your said ‘lamado’, L pronounced as the English ‘L’ so he actually said while smil- At this point, Vista is ready to share the laptop. Then once you’re connected, go to ing in a friendly way, “I’ve licked your wife”. Now if he had been a beginner his default internet connection. This is prob- Start -> Connect To and click your new neighbour would have probably understood his mistake but, his command ably the Ethernet connection, but we want network name under Wireless Network of the Spanish language is very good and so a little explaining was called for. to share the wireless card connection Connection. If all goes well, Vista will In conclusion never feel you’re the only one to get themselves into these sticky instead. On my Vista laptop, the wireless report “The [network] is ready to use” and situations, and never let them stop you from making the effort when it comes connection is called “National Access inform you that the network is broadcast- to communication. I’m sure if it was the other way around there would still – Broadband Access.” ing and will stay active until everyone Again, go to Start -> Control Panel -> disconnects from it. be stories to tell. Sometimes you may feel in class that something’s you are Network Sharing Center, and then click Your friends and colleagues should now taught are not important and that they will ‘understand you anyway’, the prob- on “Manage network connections.” Right- be able to go to their Network Sharing lem is they may not understand you in the way you think they are. So pay atten- click your wireless device and select Center and find your new network listed tion to detail and if it’s just because you’ve made a mistake, no-ones perfect!!!! “Properties.” Vista may ask for permis- under Connect to a Network. sion to continue. Note that only one internet connection can Click on the “Sharing” tab and select be set up for sharing at one time. If you “Allow other network users to connect later decide to enable it for your Ethernet For more interesting tales and tips on learning through this computer’s internet connec- connection, you’ll need to go into Net- tion” and click OK. work Connections and Properties for your Spanish by Connie go to the Trader Achives. And this sets up your portable hotspot in “Local Area Connection.” Vista. www.thetraderonline.es To use it, first connect to the Internet For set up on Windows 7 or XP, go to Please send your Spanish language stories to http://www.brighthub.com info @inlandtrader.net 20 2200 [email protected]@thetraderonline.es EMAIL: [email protected] SSpanishpanish FootballFo o•t b a lTell 902733622 MMarchOctoberarch 201022011011

www.spanishfootballsports.blogspot.com SPANISH FOOTBALL ROUND 25 ATLETICO DE MADRID MAKES LA LIGA SUNDAY -RESULTS LEVANTE settled Mentioning turned into an end LLORENTE put Bil- their game with OS- drawn results, to end game with bao ahead in the 18M€ OFFER FOR LAMEAL OF ASUNA in 10 explo- we saw another Villareal goalie Di- 13th min & from sive minutes with between RACING ego Lopez putting here onwards had ATLETICO DE MADRID is a fascinating RIVER PLATE ? Club. While there is a debate to whether a 2 -1 victory. The DE SANTANDER in a great match Valencia against the Clubs debt is +700€ o +182M€ ( a game reached its & VILLAREAL with to hold out Racing the ropes with big difference) an issue that has the Club maximum height in a 2 - 2 scoreline. & in the 92nd min numerous goal in courts against those who published the 41st min when However, this NILMAR scored opportunities. the fi rst, the Spanish Football Club is PANDIANI put Os- match was differ- the equalizer for The game was reported from Argentina to have made asuna ahead. Then ent because it was Villareal. Fantastic fought hard in the a 18M€ offer to RIVER PLATE for their Levante reacted a cliff-hanger & we match of Span- midfi eld & there “creative” midfi elder LAMELA. in deadly fashion saw how Racing ish Football even was the usual con- The 19 year old is also said by media to with an equalizer allowed the vic- if it was “another” troversial referee being followed by AC Milan & Benfi ca. in the 44th min via tory to slip through draw. decisions. Howev- While in Argentina River Plate offi cials BALLESTEROS & their fi ngers. Excellent match er, Bilbao paid for confi rm that offer, here in Spain Atletico the second via CAI- Racing had the between ATHLETIC their physical ef- only confi rms the interest & NOT the of- CEDO in the 49th match fairly well DE BILBAO & VA- forts & were “slow- fer. Understandable if your going to court min that served as under control up LENCIA CF with the ing” down in in- over a “astronomical” debt issue. Don´t the winner. until the 60th min latter overrunning tensity which gave If something has mark that included a tired home team wings to Valencia. you think? characterised beforehand an who should have MATA equalized Round 25 of the early goal by ARIEL killed off Valen- in the 70th min & SPANISH FOOTBALL ROUND 25 Spanish League in the 3rd min. Vil- cia earlier but let JONAS put the visi- it has been the lareal is a “never- them off the hook. tors ahead in the high results that give-up” squad & Bilbao lost 1 - 2 to 81st min which SATURDAY - RESULTS & SURPRISE have ended in a pulled an equalizer Valencia because turned out to be A 0 - 0 draw result between RCD ESPANYOL played PEDRO in the 66th min. draw. The match via MARCO RUBEN they did not fi nish the winner. REAL SPORTING DE GIJON a high scoring match DEPORTIVO held out REAL between GETAFE & in the 66th min. off the business, Valencia are show- HERCULES fi nished But Racing was still with posts hit, lots & REAL ZARAGOZA with against REAL SOCIEDAD MADRID all night to fi n- ing that they are 0 - 0 with the usual sailing with their of goal chances & both teams taking a point with a fi nal 4 - 1 result for ish their match with a 0 fi rm third place each. Not much to re- the home side.The scorers level of chances earlier momentum a Valencia goalie candidates in the - 0 draw. A moral breaking & opportunities & scored a sec- Guaita who was in- ally add here at all. Great for Espanyol were Depor- Spanish League. result for Madrid who now to both sides that ond via GIOVANI spired. game between ATLETICO tivo player ESTRADA with fi nds itself again chas- simply cancelled in the 68th min to FERNANDO DE MADRID & SEVILLA an own goal in the 42nd ing FC Barcelona with a themselves out. go ahead. It then FC with a 2 -2 draw. It min, SERGIO GARCIA in 7 point defi cit. This gap was end to end stuff with the 54th min, CALLEJON makes it extremely difi cult SPANISH FOOTBALL LEADING GOAL SCORER the home side having to in the 81st min & JAVI for Real Madrid to have EL PICHICHI - AFTER ROUND 25 fi ght back everytime the MARQUEZ in the 91st min. any real aspirations for visitors got ahead. Sevilla Deportivo player ESTRADA With 25 Rounds played of the Spanish There is a small “controversy” concerning this seasons LIGA title. League & 13 Round left to go, here is the forward NEGREDO put his “fi xed things” with the only Cristiano Ronaldo & his “offi cial” goal fi g- Real Madrid hit posts & Spanish Football - El Pichichi - Current team ahead in the 40th goal for Real Sociedad in ure. Some media give Ronaldo 25 goals found a grand Deportivo Leading Goal -scoring tally: while others give the Real Madrid player min to see Atletico young- the 44th min. goalkeeper ARANZUBIA 1. Lionel Messi ( FC Barcelona) - 26 goals 24 goals. There is debate whether a goal ster KOKE equalize in REAL MALLORCA lost to who stopped eveything that hit follow team-mate & defender the 47th min. The Sevilla 2. Cristiano Ronaldo ( Real Madrid CF ) - 25 goals FC BARCELONA 0 - 3 in 30 thrown at him tonight. FC Pepe should be given to Ronaldo or not. player RAKITIC returned 3. David Villa ( FC Barcelona ) - 17 goals mins of power play. The ac- Barcelona will be having I have checked the LFP ( Liga de Futbol his team to the lead in the 4. Fernando Llorente ( At. Bilbao) - 14 goals tion all started in the 37th a couple of celebration Profesional ) & they do not make any ref- 66th min to see Atletico 5. Pedro ( FC Barcelona ) - 13 goals erence. Therefore I put 25 because the min when MESSI opened beers to the Deportivo midielder REYES equalize 6. Rossi ( Villareal ) - 12 goals majority of the media checked gives this things, followed by DAVID health who simply did & “save the day” for the 7. Nilmar ( Villareal ) - 11 goals fi gure. VILLA with a goal in the their job. home team. 56th min & a “cracker” by 8. Trezeguet ( Hercules ) - 10 goals Will keep you updated 9. Caicedo ( Levante ) - 10 goals Till Next Time Striker

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Valldigna Golf Society Levante Golf Society Pego Golf Society Levante has a reputation for being one of On 15 February we ventured to pastures Oliva Nova – February 22nd the friendliest societies in the area and the new with the start of our meetings at the format of their most recent competition is new course La Galiana midway between A beautiful day, a singles stableford, one of the reasons why. Alzira and Tavernes de la Valldigna on the beautiful course contesting the CV50. This spectacular course nestles in a Taking a ‘mix and match’ approach to the and some testing Pego Putter. As is Fifth – Thelma Saul Donna Green. valley behind the Monastery at Aigues Vives day at Oliva Nova, Levante drew names out gusty conditions the norm for our with outstanding views in all directions. Al- of a hat to pair up low and high handicap- also with 33 points but There were two pers. provided a golden trophy competi- off a higher handicap though the course only opened on 1 Feb- opportunity for tions, there were matches played ruary this year it looks and feels like it has of 31.5 The draw added to the fun day and ensured our 42 members no Divisions so the in our Summer been there forever. 32 players booked in members teamed up with those they may Last prize winner Knockout Compe- and although one failed to show he was ill play with only occasionally. and two guests prizes were award- (Ken Oakes and ed to the six best – Danny Herron with 31 tition, with Sam and his apologies were accepted! We had It was also an ideal way of allowing new points off 14.3 Salmon succumb- many new members playing with us and to wife Ann Potier) to scores. members to get to know their colleagues. Our ‘Balls in the ing to Dave Bell accommodate everyone trying to learn the And so it proved for winning pair – Brian demonstrate their Our Captain, Jim course we had a friendly team competition. shot making skills, Water’ sweep was by 3 & 2 and Pe- Redfearn, who recently joined the society, Gillies, announced ter Cornes being Unfortunately the secretary’s reputation for and Neville Allen. a task which, with won, with a correct that the prize win- humbled 5 & 3 by organising golf only on sunny days is now the exception of ners were as fol- guess of 129, by in tatters as the rains came once everyone They teamed up to make one of the 16 pairs the diminutive Lyn taking part and Brian, off 9 handicap, and Chris Riley, Ken Mil- lows: that all round nice was well into the course. The conditions did lar and Trevor Bak- guy and great golf- Rees. not suit our Spanish members and they had Neville, off 26, returned an excellent 43 Trophy Winner – Chris points. er, we failed to do, er John Chessher Next week’s com- all given up and retired to the clubhouse by Riley with a superb 37 some of us rather - I’m sure he’ll in- petition will be a the time they reached the turn. However Terry Collins and Alfi e Fagg also had 43 points off 15.7 some hardy souls or foolhardy souls (more points but it was Brian and Neville’s lower, spectacularly. In vest his winnings stableford and will like) carried on till the end. aggregate handicap that took fi rst place. spite of our collec- Runner up – Ken Millar wisely! And the 2’s be held at Oliva with an excellent 36 Plenty of prizes were on offer but one of Third was Peter Hunt and Charlie Millar with tive poor scores, it pot was swept by Nova on Tuesday, points off 8.6 the nearest the pin prizes and the lost ball an impressive 42 points. was a most enjoy- Brian Redfearn, March 1st and sweep went unclaimed. The team prize win- It was a good day for Brian. A member at able day and our Third – Trevor Baker who also won the please note the ners were:- Oliva Nova, he won the nearest the pin two guests look with a well crafted 35 Nearest the Pin earlier check in 1st Peter Nunn, Mick Tracey, Enrique Mora & prize on Hole 16 and had one of three twos forward to playing points off 11.3 prize on the 16th. time of 7:45 for the Mick Newman recorded on the day – the others were by with us again. The Nearest the next two weeks. Brian Clark-Sutton and Rod Evans. The oth- Fourth – David Bell 2nd Juan Mansanet, Reg Ditchfi eld, Peter Lane er nearest the pin prize, on Hole 3, went to The main compe- with 33 points off 18.5 Pin prize on the & Mike Fitzgerald Martin Shaw. tition today was a 3rd was won by 3rd Miguel Perez, Mike Delay, Sandy Watt & Rune-Jan Bjornsen Nearest the pin winners were Enrique Gar- cia, Sandy Watt and Keith Tomkins. CLOSING DOWN SALE

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