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Spanish Grand Prix: Ferrari fastest in final practice |
Barcelona
Practice and qualifying: Sat May 9, 10.00am (BST) and 2.00pm, Barcelona, Spain
TV: BBC1, BBC Interactive, Setanta Ireland
Radio: BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra
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England v West Indies: England learn little in bloodless victory |
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The Lord’s deadlock, which has blighted the last six Npower Tests here, has been turned into the St John’s Wood sprint as England finished off a dispirited West Indies side by 10 wickets inside three days. Who said Test cricket was predictable and staid?
At least the West Indies, who been made to follow-on 225 runs behind, forced Andrew Strauss’s team to bat again, even if it was to chase only 32 runs for victory.
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The Golf Corner |
GROOVE A PERFECT BACKSWING
All great players have two things that make their swings work: 1) incredible hand and arm action to swing the club on plane, and 2) a powerful body pivot to add speed. Some players are better at one skill than the other; Henrik Stenson is good at both.
This swing sequence shows how Stenson's arm swing and wrist hinge put the shaft in perfect position from start to finish. But it's his lower body you should watch if you want to take your game to the next level. Focus on his hips — they start even with the tree line behind him, dip below it on the backswing, and then rise above it through impact. This kind of hip action gives your swing torque, as long as you stay in your address posture — which Stenson does almost better than anyone.
Copying Henrik's powerful blend of body turn and a technically perfect arm swing will almost certainly be good medicine for your game.
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TIP 1 Putting Games
 Need work on your short putts? One of my favorite drills is to putt to a dime—it's great for improving focus and concentration! Another favorite putting drill is to sink five in a row from one foot, then from two feet, then three feet, and so on. Miss one? Sorry, you have to start over! And you can't go up in distance until you've made all five. That should occupy you until tee time.
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Travel & Places - Spanish Costa de la Luz |
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In the 1970's, Ayamonte was provided with this green zone, which has recently been extended to include a canal-side promenade, almost in the middle of the city, by the local artist, Prudencio Navarro.
The park also has zones containing recreational facilities, such as biking and skating (1 Half-Pipe, 1 Fun Box) as well as for different sports and a children's play centre, providing recreational and educational activities.
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Built by Sr. Manuel Rivero in 1745, this building reflects the fashionable, bourgeois style of Cádiz houses of the XVIII Century. It was perfectly suited to Sr. Manuel's requirements as his home, administrative centre and for the management of his commercial operations.
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Cardenio Theatre
The Cine-Theatro Cardenio was built in 1950 not only as a cinema and for various theatrical events, but also as a cultural centre.
Some time ago, it ceased being used as a cinema on becoming unprofitable and is used these days as a theatre or as the venue for the main acts of the various city festivities, such as the carnival competitions of the musical groups (comparsas, chirigotas and cuartetos), the election of the Carnival Queen, concerts, plays, etc.
In February 2001, it was restored and the stage, ceiling, stalls, audio and lights etc., refurbished and improved. The name no longer reflects its past as a cinema. Nevertheless, it is now, happily, enjoying a increasing resurgence of local events.
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Local News & Events |
 Ayamonte and Marbella candidates to develop an EU program to connect the entire European coastline.
Ayamonte (Huelva) and Marbella (Malaga) have been chosen as pilot cities that opt to develop a European program, along with Lake and Silves in Portugal, which aims to implement a network of interconnected cities around the European coastline.
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2º GAMES OF THE LOWER GUADIANA |
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The Games of the Lower Guadiana II is already underway, the next day starting May 2 and include the same sporting events from multiple disciplines will be held in different municipalities that make up the sports project. Basketball, athletics, tennis, soccer and futsal Canoeing, Bowling, Padel, hiking, swimming, volleyball, mountain biking, golf, sailing, table tennis and Kite Surfing are some of the sport can enjoy the qeu in Cartaya, Ayamonte, Villanueva de los Castillejos, Castro Marin, Alcoutim, Villareal de San Antonio and Monte Gordo.
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The Pilgrimage of El Rocio is one of the most popular festivals and important religious and parts of Spain. Takes place the weekend of Sunday Pentescostés in Ermita del Rocio, Huelva in the town of Almonte. Attracts visitors from around the world, both for its religious significance for all the traditional folklore that is associated with: horses, floats, costumes, meals in the field, etc..
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World News |
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DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT FOR AFRICA |
South Africa prepares to swear in Jacob Zuma as fourth democratic president
Crowds of more than 30,000 are expected to gather at the Union Buildings in the country's capital Pretoria for the ceremony.
They will join 29 heads of state and government who are also due to attend, including Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
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Food & Drink |
Whilst students do not themselves agree, the majority considers that the first pigs travelled to Spain with the Phoenicians. Once on the Iberian Peninsula, they mixed with native wild boars, producing the particular Iberian strains. Spaniards classify these differing native pig sub-species as: céltico trunk (Galician, the Victorian wineglass, lermeño of towns and batzán - Navarrese) and those of Iberian trunk (black lampiño of the Guadiana, the entrepelado black of the Cordovan valley of the Pedroches, the Balearic, the Murcian wineglass, the torbiscal, campiñesa, retinta and stained of Jabugo). |
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Entertainment - Featured Games |
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BARB-JUMP : Action Flash Games |
Jump off the barbed wire but beware of the barb wire swinging girl as she has secret plans for you .. |
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BUBBLETROUBLE : Action Flash Games |
The aim of the game is to shoot all the bubbles before the time runs out. |
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Thin Ice - Action Flash Games |
Frozone's got his super- suit and is on his way to do some super-deeds! Help him maneuver... |
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BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN |
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Written by gaby
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Saturday, 09 May 2009 |
You may find that the buying procedure in Spain is a little different from what you are used to in your own country.
It is always a good move to ensure that you are fully aware of the terms and conditions of the contract before you sign as, once signed, the contract is legal and any deposit paid will be lost if you change your mind at a later stage.
Always deal with a reputable agency and always use the services of a Spanish lawyer. Please remember, that when buying a property in Spain you must always use a local Spanish lawyer.
The normal procedure after finding a property you hope to purchase is to determine the full price. At this point, theterms of the purchase and sale contract can be agreed and the amount of deposit can be decided upon. This will depend on whether you are buying a new property directly from the developer or a resale. Normally at this stage a visit to the lawyer is recommended. He or she will be able to vet the contract and take up contact with the seller. Once the contract is signed and the deposit paid, all terms and conditions, including the price, are fixed.
We will supply you with a list of your likely in-going and on-going expenses of the purchase. Naturally your lawyer is there to answer all of your questions as well. Always be sure that you are aware of your payment schedule, when the amounts have to be paid and how they will be paid. You should also make provisions for these payments, allowing for the time it takes for funds to be transferred to Spain. Transfers normally take 3 to 5 days. Again, we will make sure that, before you return home, you are fully aware of all aspects of the purchase. We will also take the opportunity to assist you in opening a bank account as this is necessary, first, to purchase a property in Spain and, secondly, to maintain your home once you have purchased.
Mortgage products
Type of Loan: Repayment or interest-only for purchase, remortgage or capital raising.
Purchaser: Individuals or companies.
Individuals or companies.
Minimum loan: €50,000.
€50,000.
Maximum loan: None, but must not exceed 80% of the mortgage valuation or 100% of purchase price (whichever is the higher).
None, but must not exceed 80% of the mortgage valuation or 100% of purchase price (whichever is the higher).
Term: 5 to 30 years - up to age 70.
5 to 30 years - up to age 70.
Currency: Normally Euros, but Sterling and other major currencies are available.
Normally Euros, but Sterling and other major currencies are available.
Interest rates: Will vary from lender to lender - typically linked to EURIBOR. Fixed rates are available, typically for the first year of the mortgage.
Will vary from lender to lender - typically linked to EURIBOR. Fixed rates are available, typically for the first year of the mortgage.
Fees: Spanish bank fees vary but are typically around 1% of the mortgage amount. You should also allow between 250€ and 500€ for the mortgage valuation; stamp duty of 1.8% of the mortgage amount; and notary and registration fees of around 0.5% of the amount borrowed. Your lawyer’s fees are likely to be around 1%.
Spanish bank fees vary but are typically around 1% of the mortgage amount. You should also allow between 250€ and 500€ for the mortgage valuation; stamp duty of 1.8% of the mortgage amount; and notary and registration fees of around 0.5% of the amount borrowed. Your lawyer’s fees are likely to be around 1%.
Repayment or interest-only for purchase, remortgage or capital raising. Individuals or companies. €50,000. None, but must not exceed 80% of the mortgage valuation or 100% of purchase price (whichever is the higher). 5 to 30 years - up to age 70. Normally Euros, but Sterling and other major currencies are available. Will vary from lender to lender - typically linked to EURIBOR. Fixed rates are available, typically for the first year of the mortgage. Spanish bank fees vary but are typically around 1% of the mortgage amount. You should also allow between 250€ and 500€ for the mortgage valuation; stamp duty of 1.8% of the mortgage amount; and notary and registration fees of around 0.5% of the amount borrowed. Your lawyer’s fees are likely to be around 1%. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 09 May 2009 )
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