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10 Feb 2011

CLOSED DOWN.....Marbella restaurateur, Jose Arias-Camison

Marbella restaurateur, Jose Arias-Camison, has hit the headlines by refusing to enforce the anti-smoking law, and has placed a huge sign outside stating that, ‘as a private business we believe it is our right not to apply this law’.

He says: “If people can’t smoke in my restaurant I will close it and leave Spain altogether!” While some clients are disgusted that Jose feels he has the right to continue forcing them to inhale smoke, others applaud the stance."

Hundreds of shoppers took up the ‘trade boosting challenge’ at the La Cañada shopping centre near Marbella,

Marbella Bifocal (Color: Burgundy and Toffee; Size: +1.50)"Hundreds of shoppers took up the ‘trade boosting challenge’ at the La Cañada shopping centre near Marbella, and turned up in their underwear.

As advertised, the first 200 shoppers (partly dressed) were given free gifts and first crack at the bargains on offer."

Police have been stopping charity organisations in some areas from playing bingo which they say ‘is an illegal money-making racket’.

Complete Bingo Game KitPolice have been stopping charity organisations in some areas from playing bingo which they say ‘is an illegal money-making racket’.

It was claimed by one elderly group that after one heavy handed raid there were just five euros in the kitty!"

The Saudi royal family is planning a multimillion euro investment in Estepona next year.

101 Reasons NOT to Murder the Entire Saudi Royal FamilyThe Saudi royal family is planning a multimillion euro investment in Estepona next year. King Fahad’s descendants still occasionally visit the vast mansion near Marbella and are set to create a luxury urbanisation of 1,500 houses, a hotel and golf courses etc."

Gary Moore tribute: Thin Lizzy boys are back in town

Live & DangerousGary Moore tribute: Thin Lizzy boys are back in town - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk: "Reformed rock band Thin Lizzy are to pay an emotional tribute to their former colleague Gary Moore in Belfast next week when they play in the late guitarist’s home town.

Ironically the concert will be staged in a venue that Moore hated — the Waterfront on the banks of the River Lagan.

Moore (58), who was raised only a few miles from the Waterfront, died on Sunday after suffering a massive heart attack at the start of a holiday on the Costa del Sol.

Moore was a member of Thin Lizzy for three spells after teaming up with Dubliner Phil Lynott, who died 25 years ago.

Gary organised a memorial concert for Lynott in Dublin in 2005 but decided against joining ex-members of Thin Lizzy when they revived the group for a tour of the UK, which arrives in Belfast next Wednesday night"

9 Feb 2011

Osborne Bull, symbol of Spain, to enter north Africa

Osborne Bull Sign, Spanish National Momunent, few left on the Spanish roadsides - 6x6 Desk ClockOsborne Bull, symbol of Spain, to enter north Africa < Spanish news | Expatica Spain: "The dark majestic silhouette of the Osborne Bull, which has become a symbol of Spain, is to be installed in the country's disputed north African enclave of Melilla, a move that risks raising tensions with Morocco, Spanish media said Tuesday.
The former advertising hoarding in the shape of a bull, 88 of which are perched high up on hills throughout the Spanish mainland, 'will cross the Strait of Gibraltar for the first time and be installed in north Africa,' the daily El Mundo said.
Authorities in the tiny autonomous enclave of Melilla decided on Monday to set up one of the 14-metre (50 feet) high bulls.
The silhouette will be 'easily visible' in the surrounding area, a spokesman for the local authority, which is controlled by Spain's conservative opposition Popular Party, told the ABC newspaper."

| Morocco: Oman Takes Part in Casablanca International Book Fair | Culture

A Meeting of the Continents: The International Book Fair of Radical Black and Third World Books - RevisitedGlobal Arab Network | Morocco: Oman Takes Part in Casablanca International Book Fair | Culture: "The Sultanate, represented by Ministry of Heritage and Culture will take part in Casablanca

8 Feb 2011

Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones to wed - hellomagazine.com

Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones to wed - hellomagazine.com: "Following Kate Middleton's engagement to Prince William and Kate Moss' proposal from Jamie Hince comes the news that Katherine Jenkins is also planning a wedding.

Her boyfriend of three years Gethin Jones asked for her hand in marriage during a romantic beach holiday at a luxury resort in Mexico last month.Former Blue Peter presenter Gethin reportedly presented his 30-year-old love with a ring from Bond Street jewellers Goode and Son.

Speculation had been mounting that marriage wasn't far off since the couple moved into a £4.7 million home in London last summer.

The pair began dating in 2007 when Gethin was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and Katherine made a guest appearance on the show.

This weekend the delighted diva told fans: 'Geth and I are engaged.

'He popped the question at the end of an amazing holiday on the coast of Mexico and of course I said yes.

'We haven't set a date yet but it will be sometime next year'"

London's 5 Star Milestone Hotel Offers Royal Wedding Package

Prince William and Kate Middleton Wedding Commemorative Glass Coaster ideal for mugs or cups - 29th April 2010 - Ideal gift as a Collectors Item - Affordable Gift for your loved one! **LIMITED EDITION**London's 5 Star Milestone Hotel Offers Royal Wedding Package: "Overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens in Hyde Park, former home of Princess Diana, experience the wedding weekend of HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens in Hyde Park, former home of Princess Diana, The Milestone offers unsurpassed service and lavishly decorated royal-themed rooms facing the park, the perfect time for your own Royal weekend and the perfect time to avail yourselves of the Royal Occasion package.

You are always treated like Royalty at The Milestone, and when you stay any four nights or more including the wedding weekend of HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton, in addition to the always superb and award-winning service and amenities"

Rolls-Royce celebrates the Flying Lady's birthday with London procession - Autoblog UK

Rolls Royce Flag 3' X 5' BannerRolls-Royce celebrates the Flying Lady's birthday with London procession - Autoblog UK: "Many automotive anniversaries pass unnoticed, or at best get a press release and a series of pictures to mark the occasion.

But Rolls-Royce is different. This weekend saw a procession of 100 cars paraded through central London, and all in honour of the little mascot that sits proudly on the bonnet of its luxury cars.

The figurine, of a lady leaning forwards with her cloak billowing out behind her, was created by Charles Sykes in 1911.

The Spirit of Ecstacy, as the figure is called, was supposedly modelled on Eleanor Thornton, the secretary and mistress of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu."

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Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy guitarist, found dead in hotel room in Spain

Around the Next DreamGary Moore, Thin Lizzy guitarist, found dead in hotel room in Spain: "Rock legend Gary Moore was found dead Sunday in a hotel room in Spain, where he had been vacationing. The Thin Lizzy guitarist was 58.

The rocker was found laying unconscious in the lavish Kempinski hotel on Spain's Costa del Sol by his girlfriend and later pronounced dead, according to several reports.

Considered one of the greatest blues-based rock guitarists of the '70s, an era that also boasted the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton, Moore joined Thin Lizzy in the mid-1970s and later enjoyed a successful solo career.

'I still can't believe it,' ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell told the Belfast News. 'He was so robust, he wasn't a rock casualty; he was a healthy guy. He was a superb player and a dedicated musician.'

Though an official cause of death had not been released, London's The Sun reported that Moore was a casualty of a rock 'n' roll lifestyle, having choked on his vomit after a drinking binge."

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Jordan angers motorists as police slow down M25 for her: 3am

Jordan angers motorists as police slow down M25 for her: 3am: "We're not sure who's generally less popular, Jordan or the police, but both of them have narked off motorists and the British tax-payer ('motorists and the British tax-payer'? Who ARE we and what have we become?) this week.

Earlier this week, in order to protect Jordan from photographers, police set up a 'rolling roadblock' on the M25 and even apparently reduced the speed limit to 50mph to keep her safe. Seems a bit extreme - normally she just uses carrier bags.

Jordan was being driven through Surrey when she was given a police escort (AT TAX-PAYERS' EXPENSE!!!!! We really are trying to care), who slowed down traffic to a crawl to hold back the paps... and loads of people who were probably desperate to get home/get to work/do a wee.

'As a Surrey taxpayer, I am concerned that limited police resources are being abused in this manner,' says some exceedingly pissed off guy called Ian. 'If any of the press or other road users were driving above the speed limit, they should have been prosecuted. This looks like star-struck Surrey Police officers pandering to the ego of a minor celebrity."

Brain implants have long-lasting effect on depression

Brain implants have long-lasting effect on depression : Nature News: "Depressed patients who are resistant to other therapies can be helped long term by deep-brain stimulation. The effects can still be seen six years after implanting stimulating electrodes deep inside the brain, according to a follow-up of patients published online in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

The study was carried out by a team led by psychiatrist Sidney Kennedy and neurosurgeon Andres Lozano at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada."

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30 Jan 2011

‘Victoria is a huge fan of feng shui,’ said a source.Victoria Beckham prepares for baby No 4 by redesigning her homes

Victoria Beckham prepares for baby No 4 by redesigning her homes | Mail Online: "Victoria Beckham is preparing for her new baby’s arrival in the summer by redesigning her homes in London and Los Angeles along feng shui principles.

Posh, 36, who is expecting her fourth baby, has hired a team of feng shui advisers to work on her houses.

‘Victoria is a huge fan of feng shui,’ said a source.


Victoria Beckham, 36, who is expecting her fourth baby, has hired a team of feng shui advisers to work on her houses

‘She won’t have anything in the corners of the room so that bad energy is warded off.’

A spokesman confirmed: ‘Victoria has used and uses feng shui.’

Posh is also working on her latest fashion collection ahead of next month’s New York FaPublish Postshion Week."

Oman Inaugurates Traditional Jewels and Fashion Expo at British Museum | Culture

Global Arab Network | UK: Oman Inaugurates Traditional Jewels and Fashion Expo at British Museum | Culture: "The Omani exhibition was inaugurated recently at the British Museum in the presence of a large number of notable political and media personalities. The exhibition was under the theme (Ornaments and Identity: Traditional Jewels and Fashion in Oman) that was organized as a result of the bilateral efforts between the Tourism Ministry, British Petroleum Company (BP) and the British Museum.

The ceremony was under the auspices of Alistair Burt, British Minister for Middle East Affairs, Alan Duncan, member of British Parliament, International Development Minister, Bernard Looney, BP's Executive Vice President for Developments in British Petroleum Company in the presence of Mohammed bin Hamoud al-Toobi, Undersecretary of Tourism Ministry, Nasser bin Khamis al-Jashmi Undersecretary of Oil and Gas Ministry, Yusuf bin Ahmed al-Jabri, Deputy Chairman of the Omani Diplomatic Mission in London, a large number of academic researchers and archeologists in Britain and Europe."

Giorgio Armani plans to build a hotel in Russia: Voice of Russia

Giorgio Armani plans to build a hotel in Russia: Voice of Russia: "Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani plans to open a hotel under his name in Russia’s Caucasus region. His Armani Hotels and Resorts company, together with other investors, will launch a luxury hotel in the Stavropol region. The exact place has not been decided on yet, however reports say Armani will choose between Kislovodsk, Yessentuki or Pyatigorsk. Investment in the project is expected to surpass $150 million and will be repaid no earlier than eight years after, even taking into consideration that visitors will be charged $2,000 per day on average.

The Caucasus mountain range is famous for its mineral springs and breathtaking landscapes. The region has been known for its resorts since the 19th century. This is the only place on the planet that is home to about 130 mineral springs. However, popularity of these places has dwindled due to poorly developed infrastructure. There are not hotels and other services that would definitely fancy well-off visitors.

Armani`s project is going to be the first luxury hotel to attract both Russians and foreigners. However, it happens quite often that new ideas are opposed by skeptics. “I do not think that a luxury hotel in the Caucasus will be a success”, says Stanislav Ivashkevich, deputy director for hotel infrastructure at CB Richard Ellis."

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