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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 |
Ayamonte "Cocas"
Have you ever sampled the local speciality cake, which may not really be quite so suitable for tee-totallers? No? What a shame! Well, now you can make it yourself and watch the reactions! Recipe follows - no, it isn't a mis-print, there is no coconut involved. Do come back to us with your comments. |
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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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Costa de la Luz & Portuguese Algarve - Knowing the Area
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Interesting News
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A "conversation piece" is an informal group portrait in which the sitters are shown at full length on a scale much smaller than life. The advantage of this format is that it allows the painter to place the sitters in a domestic setting – usually their own home or garden – surrounded by property and possessions to indicate their social status or financial success.
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Diverse Info
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Local call rate numbers from U.K. lines to Links office
08714 082680 – 1 - 2
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Spanish Travel & places, Costa de la Luz
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With its attractive tiled plazas, remniscent of neighbouring Portugal, lined with trees, restaurants and bars, the fishing port and resort of Ayamonte makes an ideal stopping place between Spain and Portugal. It has more foreign tourists than other resorts along the Costa de la Luz in Huelva province, partly due to its proximity to the Algarve and its position as the westernmost resort along the Andalucian coast. |
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Spanish Travel & places, Costa de la Luz
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The marina is located in a fantastic urbanizacion offering many facilities and activities. Puerto Deportivo Isla Canela is the new leisure marina located in the Ayamonte area, in the apex that is formed by the Costa de la Luz, the Algarve and the Guadiana River, and right in the center of the tourist and natural attractions of the island. Its location is privileged due to its protected inner dock offering very good shelter for boats moored here. |
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