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                                         WORK on Castellón airport is well under way and its official opening is likely to be earlier than expected, confirm developers Aerocas. They be-
                           FIND US ON    lieve the runway could be ready for use by mid-February, even though this was not initially envisaged until early April. The only factor that could
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Sat 9.30am – 3,00pm TEL 964 412 603      tained at the time that the move would lose a massive amount of money. This said, already, a number of low-cost airlines have shown interest
                                         in the new terminal, including Blue Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Jet2.com and the regional carrier belonging to Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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                                         REUS town council has earmarked various             in the town. Miquel Pérez says that according       land set aside in Reus for a possible new Ikea
        Slabs                            plots of land as being suitable for a new Ikea      to Ikea, their negotiations with Tarragona lo-      store is alongside the T-11 road to the south
                                         store, and hope to use their immediate availa-      cal authorities were ‘very advanced’, but that      of the town, between the Salou road and the
  Now is the time                        bility as a ‘carrot’ to the Swedish multi-nation-   as yet ‘nobody had signed anything’. He said        Bellisens motorway. Plans are already afoot
                                         al to set up a branch in the area. Mayor Lluís      that with the land in Reus already available,       to build 285 homes – of which 100 will be
        to buy                           Miquel Pérez says he has already held talks         work could start within three months of Ikea        government-subsidised for first-time buyers
                                         with developers of a new shopping centre            giving the nod, whereas in Tarragona, the situ-     – and a shopping centre in the area. The
            Tel 692759276                planned for Reus, the Centre Comercial Per-
                                         iféric, and that they have met with Ikea boss-
                                                                                             ation is more complicated. It would involve ex-
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                                                                                                                                                 shopping centre is expected to include chain
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                                         CASTELLÓN city council has an-         net to reduce the company tax           of the noise-level on the street      leave without paying.
                                         nounced that it will do whatever it    payable by bars and eateries by         when customers go outside for a       Councils and bar-owners in the
                                         can to make it easier for bars and     the amount it cost them in licence      cigarette.                            province have decided to set up
                                         restaurants to set up outside ta-      fees to set up tables outside.          Many bar-owners say that even         a petition calling for the law to
                                         bles in order to reduce the losses     Members of the oppositition have        being able to have outside ta-        be relaxed, given that they have
                                         they are suffering as a result of      complained that if all bars in Cas-     bles does not make a difference,      lost millions of euros in the past
                                         the anti-smoking law.                  tellón are able to set up tables        since in the current cold climates,   month.
                                         In just one month, the council has     outside free of charge, the city        few customers wish to sit out in
                                         received at least 40 applications
                                         for licences to set up outside ter-
                                                                                council will lose 118,000 euros
                                                                                a year in income and the pave-
                                                                                                                        the open and therefore do not go
                                                                                                                        to bars.                                 EL CORDERO
                                         races – a number that would nor-
                                         mally only be around six.
                                                                                ments will become an obstacle
                                                                                course.
                                                                                                                        They say they are constantly hav-
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                                         Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s cabi-        faced with the additional problem       on them to make sure they do not               See Page 21

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New brain study reveals the surprising truth                                                            Market Commentary February 2011

about what Brits REALLY want on holiday First                                                           Manufacaturing Figures Give Sterling a Lift
ever study into the psychology of travel marks                                                          Given the current
                                                                                                        level of unrest in
                                                                                                                                just been released,
                                                                                                                                showing PMI data at
                                                                                                                                                         pect of increasing
                                                                                                                                                         Euro zone interest
                                                                                                                                                                                      to be entering over-
                                                                                                                                                                                      bought territory and
                                                                                                        Egypt and the finan-     its highest reading      rates. ECB president         further     sovereign
the evolution of the UK holiday maker                                                                   cial markets usual      since 1992. Sterling     Jean Claude Trichet          debt issues wait in
                                                                                                        reaction to these       has steamed through      has been increas-            the wings, ready to
The British are a nation in de-   85% seek out authentic local       by fairly safe, moderate and
                                                                                                        sorts of events, one    1.61 on the Dollar       ingly hawkish over           rear up as soon as
nial when it comes to choos-      restaurants rather than stick-     solitary activities such as        could have assumed      and 1.17 against the     above target infla-           this current bout of
ing their holiday, reveals the    ing to familiar foods enjoyed      reading by the pool, and least     (as most market         Euro, but we need to     tion and yesterday’s         Euro strength runs
results of a ground-breaking      at home and more than two-         engaged by highly adventur-        commentators did)       consider the positive    CPI reading, again           out of steam.
neuroscientific study pub-         thirds of people (69%) enjoy       ous pursuits.”                     that the week would     manufacturing data       above target, has            US ISM manufactur-
lished today.                     spending a day visiting a mu-      Laid back introverts, Kate         begin with risky as-    with a continued         only increased the           ing data are also
According to Thomson Holi-        seum or an architectural site      Middleton or David Beckham         sets down from          deterioration in the     prospect that rate           released today, with
                                  of interest (68%).                                                    Friday’s close and      UK housing market.       rises in Europe will         a slight increase
day’s Psychology of Travel                                           types – Not very outgoing or
                                                                                                        safe haven curren-      Mortgagee lending        proceed those in the         from last months
study, the first of its kind       However, on balance we also        energetic, but quietly confi-                               shrank as did mort-      UK and US. The Euro          figure expected. Fri-
                                                                                                        cies like the Dollar
undertaken for the UK travel      want to relax and enjoy the        dent in their abilities. Accord-   and Swiss Franc per-    gage approvals and       is currently at a key        day sees the latest
industry, the popular stere-      simple pleasures we don’t          ing to Dr Lewis: “While we         forming strongly. But   if we also take into     level in the EURUSD          non-farm      payrolls
otype of the British abroad       have time for at home – 81%        might describe these people        quite the opposite      account the disap-       pair, with 1.3740-50         and unemployment
being sun-burned, yearning        enjoy reading a good book          as ‘toe-dippers’ in everyday       happened, with risk-    pointing GDP figure       very important in de-        rate released and on
for a beer and a wild night       and 79% like to relax with         life, the EEG study showed         on currencies like      from last week, cur-     ciding the next step.        Thursday the ECB in-
out, and ignorant of local cul-   a glass of wine, whilst 41%        the most surprising results.       Sterling up almost      rent Sterling levels     If the Euro does             terest rate decision.
ture, should be consigned to      want to do nothing more than       These people really are our        two cents against       look unlikely to hold,   manage to break
holiday history.                  watch a DVD.                       ‘thrill seekers’ and are the       the Dollar. This may    especially against       through, the next key        Report by
                                                                                                        have been the mar-      the Dollar.              level is all the way up      Alistair Cotton
Instead the study conducted       Christian Cull, Thomson Holi-      most engaged by adventur-
                                                                                                        ket building in the     One of the main          at 1.3950. We are
at the University of Sussex,      days’ Director comments:           ous activities, such as scuba-                                                      still uncertain over
                                                                                                        potential for a posi-   drivers of the re-
points to a chilled out trav-     “For something as funda-           diving, wild horse-riding and      tive UK manufactur-                              the exact path, but
                                                                                                                                cent Euro strength
eller interested in historical    mental as a holiday to be so       white water rafting and least      ing figure which has                              the pair does seem
                                                                                                                                has been the pros-
sites, relaxation and a desire    full of apparent contradiction     engaged by quiet, solitary ac-
                                                                     tivities.”
to absorb local customs. Sci-
entific proof that the British
                                  is psychologically fascinat-
                                  ing. By understanding these        Anxious Introverts, Kylie          Penny Dropping For MPC
holidaymaker is evolving.         contradictions more fully we       Minogue or Colin Montgomer-        The euro rallied to its highest level against    to the rest of the committee with a notice-
                                  can better understand which        ie types – Placid characters,      the dollar in more than two months yesterday,    able movement in overall attitude towards
The research into human
                                  holidays are truly the right       who tend to avoid social situ-     boosted by signs that inflation pressures may     a rate rise. He states “The minutes of our
brains using Electroencepha-                                                                            prompt a much faster rise in Euro zone than      last two meetings reflect a growing concern
lography (EEG) tests*, (which     holidays for different indi-       ations and are quite sensi-
                                                                                                        US interest rates. Following on from Monday’s    about inflationary pressures that are coming
measure electrical activity in    viduals.”                          tive. Dr Lewis comments:
                                                                                                        above-forecast inflation figures and the PMI       through”. This suggests that a gradual rise of
the brain when stimulated         Dr Jack Lewis, the consultant      “We tend to think they would       surveys also showing rising price pressures,     0.25% could be around the corner in addition
with images of various holi-      neuroscientist who designed        be shy and retiring, but the       are adding to the expectation that ECB Presi-    to a reversal in Quantitative Easing through
day scenarios), was over-         the experiment confirms this:       EEG results show them to           dent Jean-Claude Trichet will keep a hawkish     Gilt sales in order to maintain the Bank of
whelmingly conclusive, with                                          be the most sociable and           tone on Thursday. The PMI survey also re-        England’s “hard won” credibility by keeping
                                  “People’s ‘re-tell value’ often
100% of the people tested                                            gregarious when on holiday         vealed manufacturing activity in the Euro zone   inflation in check.
                                  subjectively outweigh their                                           accelerated more than previously expected
unwittingly in denial about                                          enjoying entertainment and
                                  inner most desires when it                                            in January, indicating the sector is regaining   This morning we have seen construction PMI
what really constitutes their                                        group activities such as jazz
                                  comes to holiday adventures.                                          momentum across the region. The PMI, which       up sharply from 49.1 in December and notice-
ideal holiday.                                                       bars and a jungle cruise. This
                                  While people may say they                                             records manufacturing activity across all the    ably better than median forecast of 49.9.Ca-
                                                                     group needs to keep busy.”
British men are particularly      want high octane adventures,                                          major Euro area economies, rose to 57.3 in       ble up over 1.6200 on the news, presently at
prone to exaggerate but           most people want the option,       Christian Cull continues: “The     January from December 57.1 in December.          1.6213 and EUR/GBP has extended it’s sell-
since the brain CANNOT lie, it    but will never take it. What       report shines a completely         Traders said demand from Middle East inves-      off to .8535.
would seem they have more         they really want is something      new light on British holiday-      tors are also helping to boost the euro.
in common with Stephen Fry        far more relaxing – more akin      makers demonstrating that                                                           Report by Philip Ryan
                                                                     many of the stereotypes re-        Sterling hit its highest level in eleven weeks
than a fry-up, increasingly be-   to what they wish they had
                                                                     lating to Brits abroad are out-    versus the dollar yesterday after strong UK
coming “Culture Vultures” as      time to do at home.”                                                  manufacturing sector activity boosted spec-
opposed to “Beach Bunnies”.                                          dated or just plain wrong. We
                                  The four types of person-                                             ulation that the Bank of England will raise
And consequently, British         alities tested (of which we all
                                                                     are already using this data to
                                                                                                        interest rates by mid-2011. Data showed
                                                                                                                                                                                               PRIVATE
women now seem to be the                                             develop new resorts as the         manufacturing sector purchasing managers’
                                  fall into one) highlighted the
                                                                     British traveller continues to
more adventurous.                 fact that one’s persona does
                                                                     evolve and we provide holi-
                                                                                                        index (PMI) climbed to 62.0 in January from                                       PROPERTY
The study has identified           not align with what we really                                         a revised 58.7 in December. This is the high-
                                                                     days down to a T.                  est reading since the survey began in 1992
many other surprising con-        want from a holiday:
tradictions, not least the fact                                      “Our current offerings such        and well above the forecast of 57.9. In other                            SALES in Spain
                                  Laid back extroverts, Prince                                          UK news, the National Institute for Economic
that overly-active holidays       Harry or Sarah Harding types
                                                                     as Sensatori, Couples and
                                                                                                        and Social Research have projected that the        www.thespanishpropertyshop.com
that were once the domain                                            Family Resorts already pro-
                                  – Free spirited souls who are                                         UK economy will grow 1.5% and 1.8% in 2011
of younger “thrill seekers”                                          vide the perfect environment       and 2012 respectively.
                                  very energetic, confident and
are now actually more popu-                                          not only for what people may
                                  outgoing. According to Dr
lar with older age groups.
Younger holidaymakers are
                                  Lewis: “We would think they
                                                                     say they want, but what we
                                                                     know they truly desire – flex-
                                                                                                        Still on the UK theme the hawk within the MPC
                                                                                                        ranks Andrew Sentance has once again post-
                                                                                                                                                                   SELECTIVE
                                  would be the life and soul of
actually more interested in
visiting historical sites, lo-
                                  the party, stimulated most by
                                  hedonistic adventures, yet
                                                                     ibility, a combination of excit-
                                                                     ing choices of activities and
                                                                                                        ed concerns of the inflation “genie” coming
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THOUSANDS of jobless Spaniards have
expressed an interest in working in           Jobless figures hit 20.33 per cent with 4.7 million on the dole
Germany, after Chancellor Angela Mer-         SPAIN’S unemployment rate has hit 20.33 per cent – the highest since 1997.
kel announced that she was targeting          This translates to a total of nearly 4.7 million people on the dole, with a further 370,000 – or 8.5 per cent – increase in the
Spain as a source of qualified profes-         number of people signing on since 2009, which at the time was thought to be one of Spain’s worst years for unemployment.
sionals to fill 800,000 positions.             This means 2010 has been the fourth year running in which jobless figures have risen, and the number of those seeking work
Merkel explains that Germany has a            is now the highest in Spain’s history. Although 1997 saw unemployment figures of 20.72 per cent, the population was lower,
relatively low unemployment rate, but         meaning fewer people signing on. This said, the number of jobs which were destroyed in 2010 was five times lower than in
a dearth of highly-qualified candidates        2009 – but many of those who have lost their jobs since 2007 are still seeking work. In 2009, some 1.21 million jobs were
for certain specialist jobs.                  destroyed – double the figure seen in 2008. Northern regions, such as Aragón, Asturias, Galicia and Cantabria, saw the highest
These include medicine, education, en-        rises in the number of jobseekers last year. Many other regions now have unemployment figures higher than the national aver-
gineering, tourism, and catering.             age, including Murcia, Andalucía, Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Navarra and
Given Spain’s huge unemployment fig-           La Rioja. Rises in unemployment were seen in Catalunya and the Canary Islands, but less than the national average. The only
ures, particularly among the young, and       regions where jobless figures did not increase last year were the Comunidad Valenciana and the Basque Country. In terms of
the superior level of education typically     numbers of people, those with the highest unemployment figures now are the regions of Murcia, Andalucía, the Canary Islands,
seen amongst the working age popula-          Extremadura and the two Spanish-owned cities on the northern coast of Morocco, Ceuta and Melilla.
tion, Merkel says Germany prefers to
actively seek Spanish jobseekers rather
than change its immigration laws.            Strong euro has positive effect on Spanish stock market
Depending upon the response from             THE increasing strength of the euro is doing little to help the finances of those with sterling pensions, but the Spanish stock market
Spain, she expects to extend the offer       is said to be flourishing as a result. Since the beginning of 2011, the euro is already up four per cent against the dollar, having
of jobs to Portugal and Greece.              gone from 1.29 dollars to the euro to 1.37. Economists suspect this trend will continue in the short-term at least, but believes the
Research among recruitment centres           European monetary authorities will try to avoid a sharp rise in inflation if they can avoid it. They say the euro could rise to 1.4282
shows that since 2009, over 130,000          dollars, or even as high as 1.45, and that the US dollar needs to be weaker in order to become more competitive outside its bor-
Spanish people have emigrated to             ders. The debt crisis in the Eurozone is gradually becoming less serious, they say, and should not worsen unless there is a severe
northern Europe to find work.                 rise in inflation or interest rates. However, they believe a strong euro could make EU countries less competitive abroad and says
Their typical profile is age 25 to 35, un-    the local economy begins to suffer once the euro goes above 1.40 US dollars. For the present, say economy experts, the safest
married and with no children, and they       investments are the finance, leisure, consumer goods and small retail sectors, since they are likely to be more stable.
usually intend to spend a maximum of
three years working abroad before re-
turning home to Spain.
Those who have done so say they have
                                              Euribor reaches all-time high
                                              THE Euribor has reached its highest level in 18 months, having closed last month at 1.625 per cent. This means a yearly aver-
found vastly better pay, working condi-       age of 1.545, the highest since the middle of 2009. Variable-rate mortgages will now increase by around 20 euros a month,
tions, job security and promotion op-         or 250 euros a year. This time last year, the Eurozone’s interest rate – which is used to calculate mortgages and investment
portunities in northern Europe than in        interest in countries which use the euro as currency – was just 1.232 per cent, but has continued to rise ever since. Economists
Spain, where nepotism is a barrier and        believe the rate will stay in region of 1.5 to 1.6 per cent this year, provided the Central European Bank (BCE) keeps its own
staff turnover is high due to employers       interest rates stable.
favouring temporary contracts.
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 PASA DOBLE FOR A PAPA GRANDE
 When Ken Davy from Vinaros travelled back
                                                                                                                                                                 By Paul Needle

 to his native Yorkshire to watch his 16 year
 old grand-daughter perform with her dance
 academy he did not expect the spotlight to
 be switched onto himself.
 When Ken and his partner Cynthia were
 handed a programme for the evening at the
 West Yorkshire Dance Academy in Keighley
 they were delighted to get a special mention
 in print in the introduction because they had
 travelled so far to see Lara Marsh on stage.
 It was also a poignant occasion as they
 watched with Lara´s parents Peter and
 Joanne because after taking her many ex-
 ams in ballet over the years this production
 “A world of difference” was likely to be her
 last as she concentrates on her higher edu-
 cation.
 The Spanish links were particularly under-
 lined with a dance number in Castilian style
 and costume. Later Ken was proud to have
 his picture taken with the “Spanish” girls
 and says that he will treasure the souvenir
 of an evening which ignored the distance
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                                            Black weekend on Spain’s roads
                                            THE last weekend in January saw carnage on the roads in Spain, with 16 people losing their lives in 14 accidents. On Saturday,
TELECOMMUNICATIONS            companies     six fatal accidents left eight dead and two seriously injured. The worst of the two crashes were in Sils (Girona), in which two
expect to make a fortune by expanding       people of 22 and 28 were killed, and in Cabrera de Mar (Barcelona) when an 18-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man perished
their services thanks to futuristic new     in a head-on collision with a van. Five people were killed in road traffic accidents on Friday, and three injured, and Sunday saw
technology coming Spain’s way later         the deaths of three people and five left seriously hurt. Only two of the deceased were drivers; the remainder were passengers
this year.                                  or, in two of the accidents, passers-by who were run over. Seven of the accidents involved cars veering off the road, and five
A radio-electric spectrum is expected       were the result of collisions.
to be assigned to Spain by the second
quarter of 2011, which is predicted to
lead to dramatic improvements in tel-
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                                            National child porn racket uncovered
that the total value of services provided   A TOTAL of 12 people have been arrested and a further eight taken in for questioning over a child internet porn racket, National
within the EU via radio-electric spectra    Police reveal. They raided 20 homes around Spain in two major investigations, and have so far seized three computers, 25 hard
at present is around 300,000 million        drives, and nearly 200 CDs and DVDs bearing pornographic material featuring children. Officers opened an inquiry into the case
euros, or 2.5 per cent of its GDP.          in June 2009, leading to the arrest of four people at their homes in Valencia, Castellón, Málaga and Barcelona. Later probes led
For Spain, it will mean ‘refarming’ of      to a further five suspects being detained in Valencia, Murcia, Málaga, Asturias and the Spanish-owned city of Ceuta on the north-
broadband connections of 900 and            ern coast of Morocco. More recently, eleven properties were raided in Tenerife, Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Murcia, Sevilla and
1,800MHz – which translates to much         Almería and further arrests made. Another 23 hard drives, a pen-drive, and 145 CDs and DVDs bearing child pornography were
faster services - and will provide cover-   confiscated. The gang is thought to have been involved in buying and selling the videos over the internet.
age for the rapidly-increasing market of
SmartPhones – such as iPhones and
Blackberries – laptop computers with        New, faster and more comfortable air-links to China from Valencia
internet connection, pocket computers       FOUR new weekly flights will link up Valencia with China from next month. The Turkish airline Istanbul Atartuk will carry passen-
and e-books.                                gers from the Manises terminal to Peking, Shanghai, Canton and Hong Kong. Only one stop is necessary, in Istanbul. The flight
According to the ministry of industry,      from Valencia to the Turkish city is three hours, then another 10 or so to the various cities in China. Mayoress, Rita Barberá, says
internet via mobile phone has become        Valencia could become ‘the gateway to Europe from the east’. She explains that until now, flying to China from Valencia would
one of the fastest-growing sectors in       involve up to three stops – via Madrid and Heathrow at least. However, from the end of March, not only will the flight be quicker
Spain, turning over 22,500 million eu-      and easier, passengers can enjoy travelling in ‘comfort class’ – a halfway-house between economy and business – on the A320
ros in 2009 and showing growth of 25        airbuses and Boeing 737-800 carriers. Barberá says the new flight path could dramatically increase business opportunities for
per cent in two years.                      the region with the far east.
Having trebled since 2003, the tel-
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to become Spain’s second-largest,
beaten only by tourism, within the next
15 years.
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             Your Horoscope for the month of February
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                            Annabel Burton                                                                          All drugs have two names, a trade name and generic name.
                                        Astrologer                                                                  Example, the trade name is Tylenol and it’s generic name is Acetaminophen.. Aleve is
                                                                                                                    also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also called Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen.
                                                                                                                    The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by
february for Aries While you are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with                               a team of government experts, it recently announced that it has settled on the generic
clever solutions, you cannot help wonder if the old ways are best. You come full circle, in other words, and        name of Mycoxafloppin.
find it strangely comforting to visit old haunts and friends. Of course, you must also consider your options         Also considered were Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course,
in a wider sense and the opportunities in your career are great around the start of this month. Meanwhile           Ibepokin. From Jen UK
after the 19th, you prefer to be a little reclusive and wait and see. You are creative and inventive at this
time too. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com
                                                                                                                    George Phillips , an elderly man, from Merid-   “Okay.” He hung up the phone and counted
february for Taurus Your finances are a focus initially this month, but then you enjoy a kind                        ian, Mississippi, was going up to bed, when     to 30. Then he phoned the police again.
of freedom and a desire for less structure and clutter. You make some sweeping gestures and perhaps                 his wife told him that he’d left the light on   “Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago
look at ways to express openness, simplicity and a kind of down sizing. You are ready for the Spring and            in the garden shed, which she could see         because there were people stealing things
consequently have great plans for what you intend to achieve this year. You are rightfully optimistic and yet,      from the bedroom window. George opened          from my shed. Well, you don’t have to worry
there are one or two hurdles that must be crossed first. Avoid being too set in your ways as potential can           the back door to go turn off the light, but     about them now because I just shot them.”
be found on fertile ground. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                                                saw that there were people in the shed          and he hung up In five minutes, six Police
february for Gemini This month is a time of rapid progress and you are less impeded by                              stealing things. He phoned the police, who      Cars, a SWAT Team, a Police Dog, Fire
                                                                                                                    asked “Is someone in your house?” He said       Truck, a Paramedic, and an Ambulance
expectations and demands form others. In fact, you enjoy that pace which is quick and you cannot allow
                                                                                                                    “No,” but some people are breaking into my      showed up at the residence, and caught
yourself to slow down initially since there is so much to be done. You are looking to widen your world and
                                                                                                                    garden shed and stealing from me. Then          the burglars red-handed. One of the Police-
see restrictions as barrier to your natural flow. You are willing to experiment with your creative side and
                                                                                                                    the police                                      men said to George, “I thought you said that
ideas flow easily. After the 19th news around your life direction is greatly encouraging. Find out more www.                                                         you’d shot them!” George said, “I thought
Ask-the-Astrologer.com                                                                                              dispatcher said “All patrols are busy. You
                                                                                                                    should lock your doors and an officer will       you said there was nobody available!”
february for Cancer While it may not be in your best interests to hold back, still there is a                       be along when one is available.” George said,
time for tact and diplomacy initially. There are complex issues that demand your attention and your shared
finances are under scrutiny. This need not be so concerning but you make decisions about what is impor-
tant and what you can do without. In fact, cutbacks make life more straightforward and simple which works
                                                                                                                    Wheelie Bin                                      Someone Liners from Jen
well for you now. Look forward to an amazing time around the 19th where you are on emotional high. It’s
wonderful for a new relationship if you are looking. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                        A refuse collector is going along a street      •  Just had my water bill of £175 drop
                                                                                                                    picking up the wheelie bins and emptying            on my mat. That’s a lot. Oxfam can
february for Leo You long for sunny days and they seem a long way off just now. But this is                         them into his dustcart. He goes to one              supply a whole African village for
a time for preparation and decision making and setting your goals for the year. Certainly, while the Sun is         house where the bin hasn’t been left out,           just £2 a month: time to change sup-
in your opposite sign of Aquarius you feel you want to hibernate and let others take charge which is why a          so he has a quick look for it, goes round           plier I think.
little bit of pampering is so important. But you are taking stock of where you are now and your relationship        the back of the house, but still can’t see       •  2 women called at my door and asked
and job are under scrutiny. You will find the pace hots up soon and the changes you expect happen more               it. So, against the rules of the refuse col-        what bread I ate, when I said white
easily than you thought possible. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                                          lector’s code but in the spirit of kindness,        they gave me a lecture on the ben-
                                                                                                                    he knocks on the door. There’s no answer.           efits of brown bread for 30 minutes..
february for Virgo                                                                                                  Being a kindly and conscientious bloke, he          I think they were Hovis Witnesses.
                                                                                                                    knocks again - much harder. Eventually a
You are comfortable dealing with logistics and practicalities and relish the opportunity of getting to grips
                                                                                                                    Japanese bloke comes to the door. ‘Har-          •  I got invited to a party and was told
with a plan started previously which now needs to happen. Maybe it is as simple as a little home improve-
                                                                                                                    ro!’ says the Japanese chappie. ‘Gidday,            to dress to kill. Apparently a turban,
ment but you are also keen to see what you can do regarding your job too. You may not feel stretched or
                                                                                                                    mate! Where’s ya bin?’ asks the collector ‘I        beard and a backpack wasn’t what
that your talents are unexplored in which case, there are opportunities to improve this situation as the            bin on toiret’ explains the Japanese bloke,         they had in mind.
month progresses. The Full Moon on the 19th is a time to ask favours and expect them to be honoured.                a bit perplexed. Realising the little for-       •  Did you hear about the fat, alcoholic
Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                                                                            eign fellow had misunderstood him, the              transvestite - All he wanted to do
february for Libra Think about freedom in the widest sense and discover what you love                               bin man smiles and tries again. ‘No mate,           was eat, drink and be Mary
rather than what you simply tolerate because you have to. If there are times to make improvements and
                                                                                                                    where’s your dust bin?’. ‘I dust been to
                                                                                                                    toiret, I toll you!’’ says the Japanese man
changes, this is it. Notwithstanding your natural ability to make friends and influence people, you now find                                                          This took place in Charlotte North Carolina
                                                                                                                    - still perplexed. ‘Listen,’ says the collec-
that the more you ask, say your truth and simply be yourself the less you have to compromise and fit in with                                                         A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and
                                                                                                                    tor.
others. It is all quite a revelation. After the third week, your feel good factor becomes a priority. Catch up on                                                   expensive cigars, then insured them against,
                                                                                                                      ‘You’re misunderstanding me. Where’s
what is healthful. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                                                                                                         among other things, fire.
                                                                                                                    your wheelie bin?’ ‘Ok. Ok ‘ replies the
february for Scorpio Being creative, changing things at home and grabbing a few bargains                            Japanese man with a sheepish grin. ‘ I          Within a month, having smoked his entire
is certainly likely at the start of this month. But you are also thinking in terms of relationships too. A new      wheelie bin havin sex wirra wife’s sis-         stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer
person comes into your life who can really make a difference and restore your faith after one or two close          ter.........!’                                  filed a claim against the insurance company.
encounters of the nerd kind. But you know that unless you try, you haven’t a hope in succeeding. And                                                                In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars
this plays out with other areas of your life too. It’s the ability to keep on going which is so under rated this                                                    were lost ‘in a series of small fires’ ... The in-
month. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                                                                                                                     surance company refused to pay, citing the
                                                                                                                    A psychiatrist was conducting a group           obvious reason, that the man had consumed
february for Sagittarius With Venus in your sign until the 3rd you are still able to charm                          therapy session with four young mothers         the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer
your way into anything you want, but you become more savvy with your cash after this time. A little impul-          and their small children. “You all have         sued and WON!
siveness can’t be helped especially when you find a must have. You are more than usually enthusiastic and            obsessions,” he observed. To the first           Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed
optimistic and have more than a passing gung ho attitude this month. You frankly can’t understand why               mother, Mary, he said, “You are obsessed        with the insurance company that the claim
others are so cautious. Take note of a different mood around the 19th when confusion reigns momentarily             with eating. You’ve even named your             was frivolous. The judge stated neverthe-
and someone close has a big announcement to make. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                          daughter Candy.” He turned to the sec-          less, that the lawyer held a policy from the
                                                                                                                    ond Mom, Ann: “Your obsession is with           company, in which it had warranted that
february for Capricorn You like the variety that is now in your life, which has come form                           money. Again, it manifests itself in your
meetings with new people and the different places you have travelled to so far. But the year is still new and                                                       the cigars were insurable and also guaran-
                                                                                                                    child’s name, Penny.” He turned to the          teed that it would insure them against fire,
you are likely to turn your attention to the past and home and family matters. A lucky break takes you by           third Mom, Joyce: “Your obsession is al-        without defining what is considered to be
surprise and you are glad of the opportunity to step into the breach and get some order back. Others look           cohol. This too shows itself in your child’s    unacceptable ‘fire’ and was obligated to pay
to you to take the lead and take charge for a while. This may please you but also make you nervous. Draw            name, Brandy.” At this point, the fourth        the claim. Rather than endure lengthy and
on past experience to show you the way forward..Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                            mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her         costly appeal process, the insurance com-
                                                                                                                    little boy by the hand, and whispered,
february for Aquarius With the addition of Mars in your sign until the 23rd you are in a                            “Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what
                                                                                                                                                                    pany accepted the ruling and paid $15,000
feisty frame of mind. You feel more empowered and will not take the easy option as a challenge is strangely                                                         to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars that
                                                                                                                    he’s talking about. Let’s pick up Peter and     perished in the ‘fires’.
attractive. This informs your actions at this time and can mean that doors open while others get firmly              Willy from school and go get dinner.
slammed in your face! But you will not be put off. Consider a goal that can be met this month and work to                                                           NOW FOR THE BEST PART...
achieve, particularly if it is something you have previously avoided. Right now, your comfort zone seems a
                                                                                                                    From Nigel
                                                                                                                                                                    After the lawyer cashed the check, the
distant memory but not for long. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com                                                                                           insurance company had him arrested on 24
                                                                                                                                                                    counts of ARSON!!!
february for Pisces Subtle changes occur as the world opens up to you and opportunities
come good once you take the initiative. However, if you are not willing to take a risk then you won’t have
                                                                                                                     Send your Favourite                            With his own insurance claim and testimony
the experiences you need, although you will, of course be playing it safe. Still, you don’t know until you try.
Career options are there for you but it takes a bit of ingenuity to find what is right for you. However, when
                                                                                                                           Funnies                                  from the previous case being used against
                                                                                                                                                                    him, the lawyer was convicted of intention-
                                                                                                                                                                    ally burning his insured property and was
the Sun enters your sign on the 23rd, you are in a much better position to set your own rules and play the
game game how you want. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com
                                                                                                                             to                                     sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000
                                                                                                                                                                    fine. This true story won First Place in last
                                                      © Copyright 21st Century, Annabel Burton web                    Jokes@inlandtrader.net                        year’s Criminal Lawyers Award contest.
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                                                                                                    Computers are safer than many think
                                                                                                    The internet isn’t such a      surveyed*** by Which?          average consumer doesn’t
                                                                                                    scary place, says Which?       Computing ‘worry about         have to pay anything extra
                                                                                                    Computing, and your com-       their computer being at-       on top of their supplied
                                                                                                    puter is a lot safer than      tacked by viruses and oth-     operating system – free
                                                                                                    you think.                     er threats’; a further 62%     security software,****
This is a bricklayer’s accident report, which     ed in section 3 of the accident report form.      The consumer watchdog          are worried about internet     combined with a common
was printed in the newsletter of the Aus-         Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid        connected five comput-          security, a fact that pre-     sense approach to compu-
tralian equivalent of the Workers’ Com-           ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my       ers to the internet for four   vents 49% of them bank-        ter use, offers adequate
pensation board. This is a true story. Had        right hand were two knuckles deep into the                                       ing online, 33% shopping       protection.
                                                                                                    weeks* and not one of
this guy died, he’d have received a Darwin        pulley.                                                                          online and 25% using a
Award for sure....                                                                                  them became infected, de-                                     Peter Vicary-Smith, Chief
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additional information in Block 3 of the ac-      ence a great deal of pain. At approximately                                                                     out there looking to attack
                                                                                                    The PCs weren’t overload-      pletely groundless. Which?     your computer, you’re
cident report form. I put “poor planning” as      the same time, however, the barrel of bricks
                                                                                                    ed with security software      Computing does stress          safer than you may think
the cause of my accident. You asked for a         hit the ground and the bottom fell out of
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details will be sufficient.                                                                          such an easy target for        essential as it only takes     adequately protected with
                                                   Now devoid of the weight of the bricks,
 I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the    that barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs.         would-be attackers it was      one breach to potentially      anti-virus software. You
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                                                    I refer you again to my weight.                                                those running a wireless
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                                                  of the third floor, I met the barrel coming        genuine concern for many
to be slightly in excess of 500 lbs.                                                                                               The good news is that an
                                                  up. This accounts for the two fractured an-       people. 57% of people
 Rather than carry the bricks down by hand,       kles, broken tooth and several lacerations of
I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a    my legs and lower body.
pulley, which was attached to the side of the
building on the sixth floor.                         Here my luck began to change slightly. The      RBS and Natwest fine more evidence of
                                                  encounter with the barrel seemed to slow
 Securing the rope at ground level, I went up
to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded
                                                  me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell       banks failing customers, says Which?
                                                  into the pile of bricks and fortunately only
the bricks into it. Then I went down and un-      three vertebrae were cracked.
tied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a                                                        As the Financial Services     “It appears that instead of    who have lost out.
slow descent of the bricks.                         I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there
                                                  on the pile of bricks, in pain unable to move,
                                                                                                    Authority (FSA) announces      taking complaints serious-     “The fact that the banks in
 You will note in Block 11 of the accident        I again l lost my composure and presence of       it has fined Royal Bank of      ly, RBS and Natwest have       question are 83% owned
report form that I weigh 175 lbs.                 mind and let go of the rope and I lay there       Scotland (RBS) and Nat-        been paying lip service to     by the taxpayer makes
Due to my surprise at being jerked off the        watching the empty barrel begin its journey       West £2.8m for multiple        the process, delaying and      these failings even harder
ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of         back down onto me. This explains the two          failings in the way they       inconveniencing their cus-     for customers to swallow.
mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Need-      broken legs.                                      handled customers’ com-        tomers and systematically
less to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the                                                                                                                   “If the UK’s banks want to
                                                                                                    plaints, Which? chief ex-      rejecting complaints they
side of the building.                                                                                                                                             win back the public’s trust,
                                                  I hope this answers your inquiry.                 ecutive Peter Vicary-Smith     should have been uphold-
                                                                                                                                                                  then they must fundamen-
 In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the                                                       says:                          ing. They must be made
barrel which was now proceeding downward                                                                                                                          tally change they way they
                                                                                                    “This is yet more evidence     to review the complaints
at an equal, impressive speed.                    Bill Fuller                                                                                                     treat their customers.”
                                                                                                    of the UK’s banks failing      they’ve unfairly rejected
This explained the fractured skull, minor                                                                                          and, where appropriate,        www.which.co.uk
                                                                                                    their customers.
abrasions and the broken collar bone, as list-                                                                                     pay redress to customers



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  • 1. T September 2010 www.thetraderonline.es • 962910095 FREE / GRATIS 1 Inland & Coastal rader Authorised Dealer Castellon - Tarragona Tel 902733633 www.thetraderonline.es NORTH EDITION FEBRUARY 2011 Russell Grant’s Valentines Love Horoscopes 2011 HOW MUCH BUILDINGS INSURANCE COVER DO I ACTUALLY NEED? Train Travellegendary Astrologer Russell Spain in a day The UK’s with Paul Little... ¨London to Grant has Spanish Property withasked by most purchasers and It’s a common question Mark Paddon Surveyor...‘man is possible. It whatcost Stars little over £100 and been fun revealed has the me a have in store for all the Love on the ground’ assessment for the end of 2010, based on existing owners when taking out insurance cover on to do. p.10for 2011. Page 19 Birds real sales and page 16 /vendor trends. p.16 their home. real buyer expat insurance agency Be aware of Changes to Motorway speed cameras SPEED cameras are set to nail speed limits on motorways to drivers at slower paces after be raised to 140 and enforced. See our advert on page 3 having been adjusted by the They argue that cars have bet- DGT. ter braking systems and are The Dirección General de Trá- more technologically advanced Mandy´s MiniMarket fico – the government’s road than when the 120-kilome- 5a Carratera las fuentes, Alcossebre traffic department – says all tre speed limit was set in the NEXT DOOR TO ALBERT VILLAS speed cameras have a margin 1970s, when few vehicles were for error because the kilome- capable of travelling any faster. NEW STOCK IN NOW tre counters on cars are not Additionally, with a relatively low Quorn mince and pieces always entirely accurate. Until speed limit, drivers are more in- Findus Lasagnas We don’t shut now, radars were not activat- clined to flout it, but are much ed on motorways until drivers more likely to respect a higher and cottage pies for Lunch passed them at 140 kilometres limit. DGT statistics show that Cheese & Onion pasties. per hour in a 120-kilometre distraction at the wheel causes limit. But now, this margin has more fatal road accidents than been reduced to 135 kilome- speeding or drink-driving, the tres per hour. In the meantime, other two major factors in traf- Valentines cards a nationwide pressure group, Movimiento140, is pushing for fic deaths. www.dgt.es Boxes of chocolates Castellón airport could be open before the summer WORK on Castellón airport is well under way and its official opening is likely to be earlier than expected, confirm developers Aerocas. They be- FIND US ON lieve the runway could be ready for use by mid-February, even though this was not initially envisaged until early April. The only factor that could FACEBOOK hold up the completion of the works is the weather, reveal sources from Aerocas, since the month of January has seen most of the province on All at competative prices! alert over forecast snow and rain, a situation that may continue into February. After seven years of works, controversy and delays, it is hoped that the new ‘Costa Azahar’ airport will be open for business in time for high season this year. It was back in January 2004 that the MP for OPEN Mon – Fri 9.30 – 6.00pm Castellón and head of the PP, Carlos Fabra, laid the first stone of the airport terminal in Vilanova d’Alcolea, but opposition members main- Sat 9.30am – 3,00pm TEL 964 412 603 tained at the time that the move would lose a massive amount of money. This said, already, a number of low-cost airlines have shown interest in the new terminal, including Blue Air, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Jet2.com and the regional carrier belonging to Iberia, Air Nostrum. For the best prices Concrete Paving Reus aims to attract Ikea bosses REUS town council has earmarked various in the town. Miquel Pérez says that according land set aside in Reus for a possible new Ikea Slabs plots of land as being suitable for a new Ikea to Ikea, their negotiations with Tarragona lo- store is alongside the T-11 road to the south store, and hope to use their immediate availa- cal authorities were ‘very advanced’, but that of the town, between the Salou road and the Now is the time bility as a ‘carrot’ to the Swedish multi-nation- as yet ‘nobody had signed anything’. He said Bellisens motorway. Plans are already afoot al to set up a branch in the area. Mayor Lluís that with the land in Reus already available, to build 285 homes – of which 100 will be to buy Miquel Pérez says he has already held talks work could start within three months of Ikea government-subsidised for first-time buyers with developers of a new shopping centre giving the nod, whereas in Tarragona, the situ- – and a shopping centre in the area. The Tel 692759276 planned for Reus, the Centre Comercial Per- iféric, and that they have met with Ikea boss- ation is more complicated. It would involve ex- propriation and compulsory purchase of land, shopping centre is expected to include chain stores such as Alcampo, C&A, Cortefiel, New Tel 692751488 es to discuss the potential for opening a store which would be likely to raise controversy. The Yorker, Friday’s Project and Casa. Delivery Tarragona & Castellon Councils in Castellón ‘overwhelmed’ with applications for outside tables from bar-owners CASTELLÓN city council has an- net to reduce the company tax of the noise-level on the street leave without paying. nounced that it will do whatever it payable by bars and eateries by when customers go outside for a Councils and bar-owners in the can to make it easier for bars and the amount it cost them in licence cigarette. province have decided to set up restaurants to set up outside ta- fees to set up tables outside. Many bar-owners say that even a petition calling for the law to bles in order to reduce the losses Members of the oppositition have being able to have outside ta- be relaxed, given that they have they are suffering as a result of complained that if all bars in Cas- bles does not make a difference, lost millions of euros in the past the anti-smoking law. tellón are able to set up tables since in the current cold climates, month. In just one month, the council has outside free of charge, the city few customers wish to sit out in received at least 40 applications for licences to set up outside ter- council will lose 118,000 euros a year in income and the pave- the open and therefore do not go to bars. EL CORDERO races – a number that would nor- mally only be around six. ments will become an obstacle course. They say they are constantly hav- ing to act as ‘school teachers’ to DE ORO The local government says it will In Onda, Vall d’Uixò and Segorbe, their customers by policing their Restaurante Alcossebre See Page 15 send a formal request to José local councils say they have been noise-levels and keeping an eye Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s cabi- faced with the additional problem on them to make sure they do not See Page 21 ADVERTISE CALL 618329511 ANUNCIO LLAMA 618329511
  • 2. 2 2 advertise@thetraderonline.com EMAIL: advertise@thetraderonline.es • Tel 902733622 February2010 October 2011 New brain study reveals the surprising truth Market Commentary February 2011 about what Brits REALLY want on holiday First Manufacaturing Figures Give Sterling a Lift ever study into the psychology of travel marks Given the current level of unrest in just been released, showing PMI data at pect of increasing Euro zone interest to be entering over- bought territory and Egypt and the finan- its highest reading rates. ECB president further sovereign the evolution of the UK holiday maker cial markets usual since 1992. Sterling Jean Claude Trichet debt issues wait in reaction to these has steamed through has been increas- the wings, ready to The British are a nation in de- 85% seek out authentic local by fairly safe, moderate and sorts of events, one 1.61 on the Dollar ingly hawkish over rear up as soon as nial when it comes to choos- restaurants rather than stick- solitary activities such as could have assumed and 1.17 against the above target infla- this current bout of ing their holiday, reveals the ing to familiar foods enjoyed reading by the pool, and least (as most market Euro, but we need to tion and yesterday’s Euro strength runs results of a ground-breaking at home and more than two- engaged by highly adventur- commentators did) consider the positive CPI reading, again out of steam. neuroscientific study pub- thirds of people (69%) enjoy ous pursuits.” that the week would manufacturing data above target, has US ISM manufactur- lished today. spending a day visiting a mu- Laid back introverts, Kate begin with risky as- with a continued only increased the ing data are also According to Thomson Holi- seum or an architectural site Middleton or David Beckham sets down from deterioration in the prospect that rate released today, with of interest (68%). Friday’s close and UK housing market. rises in Europe will a slight increase day’s Psychology of Travel types – Not very outgoing or safe haven curren- Mortgagee lending proceed those in the from last months study, the first of its kind However, on balance we also energetic, but quietly confi- shrank as did mort- UK and US. The Euro figure expected. Fri- cies like the Dollar undertaken for the UK travel want to relax and enjoy the dent in their abilities. Accord- and Swiss Franc per- gage approvals and is currently at a key day sees the latest industry, the popular stere- simple pleasures we don’t ing to Dr Lewis: “While we forming strongly. But if we also take into level in the EURUSD non-farm payrolls otype of the British abroad have time for at home – 81% might describe these people quite the opposite account the disap- pair, with 1.3740-50 and unemployment being sun-burned, yearning enjoy reading a good book as ‘toe-dippers’ in everyday happened, with risk- pointing GDP figure very important in de- rate released and on for a beer and a wild night and 79% like to relax with life, the EEG study showed on currencies like from last week, cur- ciding the next step. Thursday the ECB in- out, and ignorant of local cul- a glass of wine, whilst 41% the most surprising results. Sterling up almost rent Sterling levels If the Euro does terest rate decision. ture, should be consigned to want to do nothing more than These people really are our two cents against look unlikely to hold, manage to break holiday history. watch a DVD. ‘thrill seekers’ and are the the Dollar. This may especially against through, the next key Report by have been the mar- the Dollar. level is all the way up Alistair Cotton Instead the study conducted Christian Cull, Thomson Holi- most engaged by adventur- ket building in the One of the main at 1.3950. We are at the University of Sussex, days’ Director comments: ous activities, such as scuba- still uncertain over potential for a posi- drivers of the re- points to a chilled out trav- “For something as funda- diving, wild horse-riding and tive UK manufactur- the exact path, but cent Euro strength eller interested in historical mental as a holiday to be so white water rafting and least ing figure which has the pair does seem has been the pros- sites, relaxation and a desire full of apparent contradiction engaged by quiet, solitary ac- tivities.” to absorb local customs. Sci- entific proof that the British is psychologically fascinat- ing. By understanding these Anxious Introverts, Kylie Penny Dropping For MPC holidaymaker is evolving. contradictions more fully we Minogue or Colin Montgomer- The euro rallied to its highest level against to the rest of the committee with a notice- can better understand which ie types – Placid characters, the dollar in more than two months yesterday, able movement in overall attitude towards The research into human holidays are truly the right who tend to avoid social situ- boosted by signs that inflation pressures may a rate rise. He states “The minutes of our brains using Electroencepha- prompt a much faster rise in Euro zone than last two meetings reflect a growing concern lography (EEG) tests*, (which holidays for different indi- ations and are quite sensi- US interest rates. Following on from Monday’s about inflationary pressures that are coming measure electrical activity in viduals.” tive. Dr Lewis comments: above-forecast inflation figures and the PMI through”. This suggests that a gradual rise of the brain when stimulated Dr Jack Lewis, the consultant “We tend to think they would surveys also showing rising price pressures, 0.25% could be around the corner in addition with images of various holi- neuroscientist who designed be shy and retiring, but the are adding to the expectation that ECB Presi- to a reversal in Quantitative Easing through day scenarios), was over- the experiment confirms this: EEG results show them to dent Jean-Claude Trichet will keep a hawkish Gilt sales in order to maintain the Bank of whelmingly conclusive, with be the most sociable and tone on Thursday. The PMI survey also re- England’s “hard won” credibility by keeping “People’s ‘re-tell value’ often 100% of the people tested gregarious when on holiday vealed manufacturing activity in the Euro zone inflation in check. subjectively outweigh their accelerated more than previously expected unwittingly in denial about enjoying entertainment and inner most desires when it in January, indicating the sector is regaining This morning we have seen construction PMI what really constitutes their group activities such as jazz comes to holiday adventures. momentum across the region. The PMI, which up sharply from 49.1 in December and notice- ideal holiday. bars and a jungle cruise. This While people may say they records manufacturing activity across all the ably better than median forecast of 49.9.Ca- group needs to keep busy.” British men are particularly want high octane adventures, major Euro area economies, rose to 57.3 in ble up over 1.6200 on the news, presently at prone to exaggerate but most people want the option, Christian Cull continues: “The January from December 57.1 in December. 1.6213 and EUR/GBP has extended it’s sell- since the brain CANNOT lie, it but will never take it. What report shines a completely Traders said demand from Middle East inves- off to .8535. would seem they have more they really want is something new light on British holiday- tors are also helping to boost the euro. in common with Stephen Fry far more relaxing – more akin makers demonstrating that Report by Philip Ryan many of the stereotypes re- Sterling hit its highest level in eleven weeks than a fry-up, increasingly be- to what they wish they had lating to Brits abroad are out- versus the dollar yesterday after strong UK coming “Culture Vultures” as time to do at home.” manufacturing sector activity boosted spec- opposed to “Beach Bunnies”. dated or just plain wrong. We The four types of person- ulation that the Bank of England will raise And consequently, British alities tested (of which we all are already using this data to interest rates by mid-2011. Data showed PRIVATE women now seem to be the develop new resorts as the manufacturing sector purchasing managers’ fall into one) highlighted the British traveller continues to more adventurous. fact that one’s persona does evolve and we provide holi- index (PMI) climbed to 62.0 in January from PROPERTY The study has identified not align with what we really a revised 58.7 in December. This is the high- days down to a T. est reading since the survey began in 1992 many other surprising con- want from a holiday: tradictions, not least the fact “Our current offerings such and well above the forecast of 57.9. In other SALES in Spain Laid back extroverts, Prince UK news, the National Institute for Economic that overly-active holidays Harry or Sarah Harding types as Sensatori, Couples and and Social Research have projected that the www.thespanishpropertyshop.com that were once the domain Family Resorts already pro- – Free spirited souls who are UK economy will grow 1.5% and 1.8% in 2011 of younger “thrill seekers” vide the perfect environment and 2012 respectively. very energetic, confident and are now actually more popu- not only for what people may outgoing. According to Dr lar with older age groups. Younger holidaymakers are Lewis: “We would think they say they want, but what we know they truly desire – flex- Still on the UK theme the hawk within the MPC ranks Andrew Sentance has once again post- SELECTIVE would be the life and soul of actually more interested in visiting historical sites, lo- the party, stimulated most by hedonistic adventures, yet ibility, a combination of excit- ing choices of activities and ed concerns of the inflation “genie” coming out of the bottle meaning the UK could face ADVERTISING cuisine, with the security of “hard and painful job” of reasserting price cal culture or just reading a good book in bed. The study the EEG results showed that this group was most strongly five star luxury and comfort.” stability. 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  • 3. October 2010 www.thetraderonline.es • Tel 902733622 February 2011 www.thetraderonline.es 33 THOUSANDS of jobless Spaniards have expressed an interest in working in Jobless figures hit 20.33 per cent with 4.7 million on the dole Germany, after Chancellor Angela Mer- SPAIN’S unemployment rate has hit 20.33 per cent – the highest since 1997. kel announced that she was targeting This translates to a total of nearly 4.7 million people on the dole, with a further 370,000 – or 8.5 per cent – increase in the Spain as a source of qualified profes- number of people signing on since 2009, which at the time was thought to be one of Spain’s worst years for unemployment. sionals to fill 800,000 positions. This means 2010 has been the fourth year running in which jobless figures have risen, and the number of those seeking work Merkel explains that Germany has a is now the highest in Spain’s history. Although 1997 saw unemployment figures of 20.72 per cent, the population was lower, relatively low unemployment rate, but meaning fewer people signing on. This said, the number of jobs which were destroyed in 2010 was five times lower than in a dearth of highly-qualified candidates 2009 – but many of those who have lost their jobs since 2007 are still seeking work. In 2009, some 1.21 million jobs were for certain specialist jobs. destroyed – double the figure seen in 2008. Northern regions, such as Aragón, Asturias, Galicia and Cantabria, saw the highest These include medicine, education, en- rises in the number of jobseekers last year. Many other regions now have unemployment figures higher than the national aver- gineering, tourism, and catering. age, including Murcia, Andalucía, Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Navarra and Given Spain’s huge unemployment fig- La Rioja. Rises in unemployment were seen in Catalunya and the Canary Islands, but less than the national average. The only ures, particularly among the young, and regions where jobless figures did not increase last year were the Comunidad Valenciana and the Basque Country. In terms of the superior level of education typically numbers of people, those with the highest unemployment figures now are the regions of Murcia, Andalucía, the Canary Islands, seen amongst the working age popula- Extremadura and the two Spanish-owned cities on the northern coast of Morocco, Ceuta and Melilla. tion, Merkel says Germany prefers to actively seek Spanish jobseekers rather than change its immigration laws. Strong euro has positive effect on Spanish stock market Depending upon the response from THE increasing strength of the euro is doing little to help the finances of those with sterling pensions, but the Spanish stock market Spain, she expects to extend the offer is said to be flourishing as a result. Since the beginning of 2011, the euro is already up four per cent against the dollar, having of jobs to Portugal and Greece. gone from 1.29 dollars to the euro to 1.37. Economists suspect this trend will continue in the short-term at least, but believes the Research among recruitment centres European monetary authorities will try to avoid a sharp rise in inflation if they can avoid it. They say the euro could rise to 1.4282 shows that since 2009, over 130,000 dollars, or even as high as 1.45, and that the US dollar needs to be weaker in order to become more competitive outside its bor- Spanish people have emigrated to ders. The debt crisis in the Eurozone is gradually becoming less serious, they say, and should not worsen unless there is a severe northern Europe to find work. rise in inflation or interest rates. However, they believe a strong euro could make EU countries less competitive abroad and says Their typical profile is age 25 to 35, un- the local economy begins to suffer once the euro goes above 1.40 US dollars. For the present, say economy experts, the safest married and with no children, and they investments are the finance, leisure, consumer goods and small retail sectors, since they are likely to be more stable. usually intend to spend a maximum of three years working abroad before re- turning home to Spain. Those who have done so say they have Euribor reaches all-time high THE Euribor has reached its highest level in 18 months, having closed last month at 1.625 per cent. This means a yearly aver- found vastly better pay, working condi- age of 1.545, the highest since the middle of 2009. Variable-rate mortgages will now increase by around 20 euros a month, tions, job security and promotion op- or 250 euros a year. This time last year, the Eurozone’s interest rate – which is used to calculate mortgages and investment portunities in northern Europe than in interest in countries which use the euro as currency – was just 1.232 per cent, but has continued to rise ever since. Economists Spain, where nepotism is a barrier and believe the rate will stay in region of 1.5 to 1.6 per cent this year, provided the Central European Bank (BCE) keeps its own staff turnover is high due to employers interest rates stable. favouring temporary contracts. Temporary contracts mean cheaper la- bour, and make it easier and less costly to get rid of employees. But it also means job insecurity and the Free Classifieds Online www.thetraderonline.es impossibility of young people obtaining a mortgage and being able to own prop- expat insuranceyougency a erty, which has a knock-on effect on the housing industry and the birth-rate. 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  • 4. 4 4 www.thetraderonline.es Email: advertise@thetraderonline.es • 902733622 NEWS September 2010 February 2011 PASA DOBLE FOR A PAPA GRANDE When Ken Davy from Vinaros travelled back By Paul Needle to his native Yorkshire to watch his 16 year old grand-daughter perform with her dance academy he did not expect the spotlight to be switched onto himself. When Ken and his partner Cynthia were handed a programme for the evening at the West Yorkshire Dance Academy in Keighley they were delighted to get a special mention in print in the introduction because they had travelled so far to see Lara Marsh on stage. It was also a poignant occasion as they watched with Lara´s parents Peter and Joanne because after taking her many ex- ams in ballet over the years this production “A world of difference” was likely to be her last as she concentrates on her higher edu- cation. The Spanish links were particularly under- lined with a dance number in Castilian style and costume. 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  • 5. October 2010 www.thetraderonline.es • Tel 902733622 5 February 2011 NEWS www.thetraderonline.es 5 Internet and mobile phone industry to become second- largest in Spain Black weekend on Spain’s roads THE last weekend in January saw carnage on the roads in Spain, with 16 people losing their lives in 14 accidents. On Saturday, TELECOMMUNICATIONS companies six fatal accidents left eight dead and two seriously injured. The worst of the two crashes were in Sils (Girona), in which two expect to make a fortune by expanding people of 22 and 28 were killed, and in Cabrera de Mar (Barcelona) when an 18-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man perished their services thanks to futuristic new in a head-on collision with a van. Five people were killed in road traffic accidents on Friday, and three injured, and Sunday saw technology coming Spain’s way later the deaths of three people and five left seriously hurt. 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  • 6. 66 advertise@thetraderonline.es 6 EMAIL: advertise@thetraderonline.es • JOKES HOROSCOPES - Tel 902733622 February 2010 October 2011 Your Horoscope for the month of February bY Annabel Burton All drugs have two names, a trade name and generic name. Astrologer Example, the trade name is Tylenol and it’s generic name is Acetaminophen.. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also called Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen. The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by february for Aries While you are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with a team of government experts, it recently announced that it has settled on the generic clever solutions, you cannot help wonder if the old ways are best. You come full circle, in other words, and name of Mycoxafloppin. find it strangely comforting to visit old haunts and friends. Of course, you must also consider your options Also considered were Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course, in a wider sense and the opportunities in your career are great around the start of this month. Meanwhile Ibepokin. From Jen UK after the 19th, you prefer to be a little reclusive and wait and see. You are creative and inventive at this time too. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com George Phillips , an elderly man, from Merid- “Okay.” He hung up the phone and counted february for Taurus Your finances are a focus initially this month, but then you enjoy a kind ian, Mississippi, was going up to bed, when to 30. Then he phoned the police again. of freedom and a desire for less structure and clutter. You make some sweeping gestures and perhaps his wife told him that he’d left the light on “Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago look at ways to express openness, simplicity and a kind of down sizing. You are ready for the Spring and in the garden shed, which she could see because there were people stealing things consequently have great plans for what you intend to achieve this year. You are rightfully optimistic and yet, from the bedroom window. George opened from my shed. Well, you don’t have to worry there are one or two hurdles that must be crossed first. Avoid being too set in your ways as potential can the back door to go turn off the light, but about them now because I just shot them.” be found on fertile ground. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com saw that there were people in the shed and he hung up In five minutes, six Police february for Gemini This month is a time of rapid progress and you are less impeded by stealing things. He phoned the police, who Cars, a SWAT Team, a Police Dog, Fire asked “Is someone in your house?” He said Truck, a Paramedic, and an Ambulance expectations and demands form others. In fact, you enjoy that pace which is quick and you cannot allow “No,” but some people are breaking into my showed up at the residence, and caught yourself to slow down initially since there is so much to be done. You are looking to widen your world and garden shed and stealing from me. Then the burglars red-handed. One of the Police- see restrictions as barrier to your natural flow. You are willing to experiment with your creative side and the police men said to George, “I thought you said that ideas flow easily. After the 19th news around your life direction is greatly encouraging. Find out more www. you’d shot them!” George said, “I thought Ask-the-Astrologer.com dispatcher said “All patrols are busy. You should lock your doors and an officer will you said there was nobody available!” february for Cancer While it may not be in your best interests to hold back, still there is a be along when one is available.” George said, time for tact and diplomacy initially. There are complex issues that demand your attention and your shared finances are under scrutiny. This need not be so concerning but you make decisions about what is impor- tant and what you can do without. In fact, cutbacks make life more straightforward and simple which works Wheelie Bin Someone Liners from Jen well for you now. Look forward to an amazing time around the 19th where you are on emotional high. It’s wonderful for a new relationship if you are looking. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com A refuse collector is going along a street • Just had my water bill of £175 drop picking up the wheelie bins and emptying on my mat. That’s a lot. Oxfam can february for Leo You long for sunny days and they seem a long way off just now. But this is them into his dustcart. He goes to one supply a whole African village for a time for preparation and decision making and setting your goals for the year. Certainly, while the Sun is house where the bin hasn’t been left out, just £2 a month: time to change sup- in your opposite sign of Aquarius you feel you want to hibernate and let others take charge which is why a so he has a quick look for it, goes round plier I think. little bit of pampering is so important. But you are taking stock of where you are now and your relationship the back of the house, but still can’t see • 2 women called at my door and asked and job are under scrutiny. You will find the pace hots up soon and the changes you expect happen more it. So, against the rules of the refuse col- what bread I ate, when I said white easily than you thought possible. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com lector’s code but in the spirit of kindness, they gave me a lecture on the ben- he knocks on the door. There’s no answer. efits of brown bread for 30 minutes.. february for Virgo Being a kindly and conscientious bloke, he I think they were Hovis Witnesses. knocks again - much harder. Eventually a You are comfortable dealing with logistics and practicalities and relish the opportunity of getting to grips Japanese bloke comes to the door. ‘Har- • I got invited to a party and was told with a plan started previously which now needs to happen. Maybe it is as simple as a little home improve- ro!’ says the Japanese chappie. ‘Gidday, to dress to kill. Apparently a turban, ment but you are also keen to see what you can do regarding your job too. You may not feel stretched or mate! Where’s ya bin?’ asks the collector ‘I beard and a backpack wasn’t what that your talents are unexplored in which case, there are opportunities to improve this situation as the bin on toiret’ explains the Japanese bloke, they had in mind. month progresses. The Full Moon on the 19th is a time to ask favours and expect them to be honoured. a bit perplexed. Realising the little for- • Did you hear about the fat, alcoholic Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com eign fellow had misunderstood him, the transvestite - All he wanted to do february for Libra Think about freedom in the widest sense and discover what you love bin man smiles and tries again. ‘No mate, was eat, drink and be Mary rather than what you simply tolerate because you have to. If there are times to make improvements and where’s your dust bin?’. ‘I dust been to toiret, I toll you!’’ says the Japanese man changes, this is it. Notwithstanding your natural ability to make friends and influence people, you now find This took place in Charlotte North Carolina - still perplexed. ‘Listen,’ says the collec- that the more you ask, say your truth and simply be yourself the less you have to compromise and fit in with A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and tor. others. It is all quite a revelation. After the third week, your feel good factor becomes a priority. Catch up on expensive cigars, then insured them against, ‘You’re misunderstanding me. Where’s what is healthful. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com among other things, fire. your wheelie bin?’ ‘Ok. Ok ‘ replies the february for Scorpio Being creative, changing things at home and grabbing a few bargains Japanese man with a sheepish grin. ‘ I Within a month, having smoked his entire is certainly likely at the start of this month. But you are also thinking in terms of relationships too. A new wheelie bin havin sex wirra wife’s sis- stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer person comes into your life who can really make a difference and restore your faith after one or two close ter.........!’ filed a claim against the insurance company. encounters of the nerd kind. But you know that unless you try, you haven’t a hope in succeeding. And In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars this plays out with other areas of your life too. It’s the ability to keep on going which is so under rated this were lost ‘in a series of small fires’ ... The in- month. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com surance company refused to pay, citing the A psychiatrist was conducting a group obvious reason, that the man had consumed february for Sagittarius With Venus in your sign until the 3rd you are still able to charm therapy session with four young mothers the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer your way into anything you want, but you become more savvy with your cash after this time. A little impul- and their small children. “You all have sued and WON! siveness can’t be helped especially when you find a must have. You are more than usually enthusiastic and obsessions,” he observed. To the first Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed optimistic and have more than a passing gung ho attitude this month. You frankly can’t understand why mother, Mary, he said, “You are obsessed with the insurance company that the claim others are so cautious. Take note of a different mood around the 19th when confusion reigns momentarily with eating. You’ve even named your was frivolous. The judge stated neverthe- and someone close has a big announcement to make. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com daughter Candy.” He turned to the sec- less, that the lawyer held a policy from the ond Mom, Ann: “Your obsession is with company, in which it had warranted that february for Capricorn You like the variety that is now in your life, which has come form money. Again, it manifests itself in your meetings with new people and the different places you have travelled to so far. But the year is still new and the cigars were insurable and also guaran- child’s name, Penny.” He turned to the teed that it would insure them against fire, you are likely to turn your attention to the past and home and family matters. A lucky break takes you by third Mom, Joyce: “Your obsession is al- without defining what is considered to be surprise and you are glad of the opportunity to step into the breach and get some order back. Others look cohol. This too shows itself in your child’s unacceptable ‘fire’ and was obligated to pay to you to take the lead and take charge for a while. This may please you but also make you nervous. Draw name, Brandy.” At this point, the fourth the claim. Rather than endure lengthy and on past experience to show you the way forward..Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her costly appeal process, the insurance com- little boy by the hand, and whispered, february for Aquarius With the addition of Mars in your sign until the 23rd you are in a “Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what pany accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 feisty frame of mind. You feel more empowered and will not take the easy option as a challenge is strangely to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars that he’s talking about. Let’s pick up Peter and perished in the ‘fires’. attractive. This informs your actions at this time and can mean that doors open while others get firmly Willy from school and go get dinner. slammed in your face! But you will not be put off. Consider a goal that can be met this month and work to NOW FOR THE BEST PART... achieve, particularly if it is something you have previously avoided. Right now, your comfort zone seems a From Nigel After the lawyer cashed the check, the distant memory but not for long. Find out more www.Ask-the-Astrologer.com insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!! february for Pisces Subtle changes occur as the world opens up to you and opportunities come good once you take the initiative. 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  • 7. October 2010 www.thetraderonline.es • Tel 902733622 February 2011 www.thetraderonline.es 77 Computers are safer than many think The internet isn’t such a surveyed*** by Which? average consumer doesn’t scary place, says Which? Computing ‘worry about have to pay anything extra Computing, and your com- their computer being at- on top of their supplied puter is a lot safer than tacked by viruses and oth- operating system – free you think. er threats’; a further 62% security software,**** This is a bricklayer’s accident report, which ed in section 3 of the accident report form. The consumer watchdog are worried about internet combined with a common was printed in the newsletter of the Aus- Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid connected five comput- security, a fact that pre- sense approach to compu- tralian equivalent of the Workers’ Com- ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my ers to the internet for four vents 49% of them bank- ter use, offers adequate pensation board. This is a true story. Had right hand were two knuckles deep into the ing online, 33% shopping protection. weeks* and not one of this guy died, he’d have received a Darwin pulley. online and 25% using a Award for sure.... them became infected, de- Peter Vicary-Smith, Chief Fortunately by this time I had regained my spite an estimated 60,000 social networking site Executive, Which?, says: Dear Sir: presence of mind and was able to hold tightly such as Facebook. new malware threats oc- “While there are scammers I am writing in response to your request for to the rope, in spite of beginning to experi- curring daily.** These fears aren’t com- additional information in Block 3 of the ac- ence a great deal of pain. At approximately out there looking to attack The PCs weren’t overload- pletely groundless. Which? your computer, you’re cident report form. I put “poor planning” as the same time, however, the barrel of bricks ed with security software Computing does stress safer than you may think the cause of my accident. You asked for a hit the ground and the bottom fell out of fuller explanation and I trust the following the barrel. either. In fact, one was that security software is online – as long as you’re details will be sufficient. such an easy target for essential as it only takes adequately protected with Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the that barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. would-be attackers it was one breach to potentially anti-virus software. You accident, I was working alone on the roof of practically saying ‘come wipe a PC’s data. Similarly, don’t have to pay a penny I refer you again to my weight. those running a wireless a new six story building. When I completed and get me’. for this protection either.” my work, found that I had some bricks left As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent, network need a reliable down the side of the building. In the vicinity Computer security is a www.which.co.uk over which, when weighed later, were found router. of the third floor, I met the barrel coming genuine concern for many to be slightly in excess of 500 lbs. The good news is that an up. This accounts for the two fractured an- people. 57% of people Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, kles, broken tooth and several lacerations of I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a my legs and lower body. pulley, which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Here my luck began to change slightly. The RBS and Natwest fine more evidence of encounter with the barrel seemed to slow Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell banks failing customers, says Which? into the pile of bricks and fortunately only the bricks into it. Then I went down and un- three vertebrae were cracked. tied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a As the Financial Services “It appears that instead of who have lost out. slow descent of the bricks. I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain unable to move, Authority (FSA) announces taking complaints serious- “The fact that the banks in You will note in Block 11 of the accident I again l lost my composure and presence of it has fined Royal Bank of ly, RBS and Natwest have question are 83% owned report form that I weigh 175 lbs. mind and let go of the rope and I lay there Scotland (RBS) and Nat- been paying lip service to by the taxpayer makes Due to my surprise at being jerked off the watching the empty barrel begin its journey West £2.8m for multiple the process, delaying and these failings even harder ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of back down onto me. This explains the two failings in the way they inconveniencing their cus- for customers to swallow. mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Need- broken legs. handled customers’ com- tomers and systematically less to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the “If the UK’s banks want to plaints, Which? chief ex- rejecting complaints they side of the building. win back the public’s trust, I hope this answers your inquiry. ecutive Peter Vicary-Smith should have been uphold- then they must fundamen- In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the says: ing. They must be made barrel which was now proceeding downward tally change they way they “This is yet more evidence to review the complaints at an equal, impressive speed. Bill Fuller treat their customers.” of the UK’s banks failing they’ve unfairly rejected This explained the fractured skull, minor and, where appropriate, www.which.co.uk their customers. abrasions and the broken collar bone, as list- pay redress to customers SHARE SURFER The Amazing New Call Rates for BT Mobile USB ROUTER Now you can share your USB internet connection with your friends and family. 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