Essential Tenerife - July 2010

In This IssueLIFESTYLE

Around the IslandVilaflor

Healthy LivingSummer Sun:

Eye protection is vital

FashionSunglasses:

What about Style?

Sunglasses for Sport:Function or Fashion?

Health MattersProtect your eyes from the

effects of the sun

Simple Spanish StyleCuisine

Pimientos Rellenos de Atun - Red Peppers Stuffed with

Tuna

MotoringLancia Delta “Hard Black”

FEATURE

Sport: World Cup SpecialBlame it on the ball

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July 2010HOMESTYLE

Get The Designer Look inyour House or Apartment

REGULARS

Business Directory

Monthly Horoscope

The Birthday File

Famous Days in SpanishHistory

QUICK GUIDE & MAPS

Tenerife Tourist Map

Places of interest inTenerife

*Los Cristianos - Las Americas - Fañabe*Las Galletas - Costa del Silencio

*Golf del Sur - Los Abrigos -Las Chafiras

*Los Gigantes - Puerto Santiago - Playa de la Arena

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Vilaflor

The many different hamlets of the bor-ough make an interesting excursion initself. Lining the streets of the town cen-tre are some typical ancient mansions,some of which, like the stately home ofthe Soler Family and the "Casa DelObispo" (Bishops house) which was thesummer residence of the Bishops ofTenerife are really quite striking.

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One of these villages isVilafor De Chasna.

Situated 1,400 metres above sealevel, Vilaflor is the highest villagein Spain and with only 2000 inhabi-tants, one of the smallest inTenerife. It sits serenely above theclouds and while the coastal resortsare plagued with miserable weather,more often that not, Vilaflor isbasking in unbroken sunshine.However, these are not the onlyreasons that make Vilaflor worthvisiting.

Stepping into the history books atthe end of the 16th Century whenCaptain Pedro Soler and his wifewere given the Chasna Estate(Vilaflor, Arona, San Miguel andGranadilla) as reward for participat-ing in the conquest of Tenerife,Vilaflor has managed to keep muchof its old world charm and elegance.

Tenerife is probably one of Europe's last paradise Isles, but livinghere it's easy to forget that this island is fascinating and unique.Not only does it offer lush forests, deserts, exotic fauna and flora,mountains, volcanoes, snow, incredibly beautiful coastlines andsome spectacular beaches but you can also find some captivatingtowns and villages, which we will be taking a look at over the next issues.

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Also recommended is a visit to the Parish Churchof San Pedro de Chesna which is one of the old-est churches in the south, built by order of PedroSoler in the first half of the 16th Century.

Roughly translated Vilaflor means "house of flow-ers" and the whole village lives up to its name.At Corpus Christi the streets are lined with beau-tifully made carpets of flowers of all types andcolours. If you want to see them though youhave to be quick because they are designed tobe destroyed again after only a few hours.

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At the end of May the village is covered in stunningly vibrant orangeand yellow poppies that you don't find anywhere else on the island.Rumour has it that in the late sixties a gentleman from the West coastof America moved to Vilaflor and brought with him his favourite flowerthe Californian Poppy which has spread like the wildfire it resembles.

In June the village doesn't escape Carnival fever, but in Vilaflor it ismore about tradition and local history. It basically consists of a loudand relatively spontaneous procession made up of different groups ofpeople, playing saxophones and tambourines.

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During the summer monthsVilaflor is packed full of fes-tivals. "Chasneros" Islandwide come to participate inthe local sports such as"arrestre de Ganado" (agrain dragging race hauledby cows), "el juego del palo"(a Guanche defence sport)and "El lavantamiento delarado" (a ploughing compe-tition).

The most fun festival how-ever, is at the end ofNovember. To celebrate theopening of its wine cellars,Vilaflor has a very uniquetradition which deserves avisit to San Andrés. Localchildren gather any tins orcans or basically anythingthat makes noise and linkthem together to form ahuge carpet which they callSaint Andrews Trolley. Thenthey gather at the top of thetown for the "tin run". Thechildren are chased downthe hill by the "trolley".There are many theories asto the origin of this, themost probable is the customof the local vintners whoneeded to clean out their oldwine barrels each year andwould roll them down thehill to the sea.

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If you like your food and wine, allthese festivals have tastings whereyou can sample some of the localproduce.

Vilaflor is well renowned for itswine, goat's cheese and potatoes.

For the ramblers, the Guanche cus-tom of bringing their animals tothe mountains to graze has createdenormous amounts of paths andtracks, 11 of which are perfectlycatalogued nature trails whichVilaflor looks after in order tomaintain the natural environment.These trails give you access to ElParque Natural de Ifonche, ElParque Natural de al CoronaForestal, the Natural Monument ofMontaña Colorado, El Barranco DelInferno and the Natural Monumentof Roque de Jama.

Also the situation of Vilaflor, in itssmall valley, protected from strongwinds and with a southern orienta-tion makes it an ideal place forastronomers and sports peoplealike. Vilaflor is one of the fewplaces you can see ETA CARINEstar located 8,000 light years awayand the Acrue star of the SouthernCross constellation which is actual-ly situated below the horizon.

The landscape and relief of Vilaflormakes the opportunity to practisemany types of outdoor sports areality. Here you can do practicallyanything from mountain biking tohang gliding, rock climbing tocamping.

Something for absolutely every-body.

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Summer has well and truly arrived here in Tunisia. Last month we looked at the effects of the sun and howbest to protect the skin, but the eyes are just as important!

Eye protection is vital in the summer sun, but you don’thave to sacrifice style for safety.

There's such a huge selection of sunglasses styles, prices and featuresthat sometimes it's difficult to decide which pair is the "best." Thenthere are the tourist centres, with shops selling “name” brands atridiculously cheap prices. Can they really offer the protection you needor are they just a fashion accessory?

You need to get the facts about sunglasses and their components tolearn which ones provide the best protection and comfort for youreyes.

UV Protection - A Critical Feature

The most important benefit your sunglasses should provide is protec-tion from ultraviolet radiation, a component of sunlight that contributesto eye disease. It is recommended that you look for sunglasses withlenses that block 99-100% of UVA and UVB radiation (100% is best).The label should read UV 400 or 100% UV protection.

Common Lens MaterialsLens materials differ. Some are heavier than others, some are moredurable. Three materials commonly used for sunglass lenses are:-- Polycarbonate a durable, lightweight plastic.- CR-39, a plastic used mostly in prescription-grade lenses.- Glass, durable but much heavier to wear.

Lens Coatings and FilmsThe important UV filtering capability already mentioned is one coating that'sapplied to sunglass lenses, but there are many others:

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Lens TintsColours are applied to lenses tohelp absorb light as it passesthrough them. The colour youchoose is a matter of personaltaste, but there are importantcolour-related benefits to consider.

Gray tints reduce brightness, but do not distort colour.

Brown and amber reduce glare, including the glare created by the blue frequency in sunlight, which creates a hazy appearance. These tints distort colours more than gray lenses do.

Yellow tints reduce the haze from blue light better thanbrowns, so they really sharpen up the view, but they cause more colour distortion.

Green tinted lenses reduce glare and filter out a portion ofthe blue light. They provide goodcontrast between objects.

Rose coloured lenses might be a good choice if youparticipate in water sports or other outdoor activities,because they offer good contrast for objects viewedagainst blue or green backgrounds.

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Effects of the sun! The eyes are just as important!

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Polarized LensesPolarizing films applied to lenses help reduce the glare created when light bounces off of some objects, such as water, roads and other similar surfaces.

Scratch ResistanceA thin film of a durable substance is applied as a final coating to make lenses more resistant to scratches. Remember that plastic lenses scratch more easily than glass lenses.

Mirrored LensesYou've seen these sunglasses -- the outside of the lenses look like mirrors because they're coated with a special material. They're popular, but mirrored lenses scratch easily because the mirror finish is applied last.

Photochromatic LensesPhotochromatic (or photochromic) lenses become darker when exposed to UV radiation. The shift happens quickly as your surroundings change from bright to dim.

Anti-Reflective CoatingsAnti-reflective coatings reduce the reflection caused by light that hits the back side of lenses, keeping it from bouncing into your eyes.

Frame ComponentsFrames are made from plastic, base metals, titanium, aluminum and many other materials. Try many types of frames on to compare their weight and to find out which ones feel the best.

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Sunglass styleschange every year,just like any other

fashion component,but the selections areso varied that no pair

you love will everreally go "out" of

fashion.

And since sunglassesdon't have to beexpensive to be

effective, you don'thave to spend a

fortune to develop a nice

collection.

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Fashion

There should always be mirrors available so check out howyou look to others, as a particular style on your friend maynot always suit your face.

If you can get permission to walk outside with glasses on, doit, so that you can find out how they actually work in the sun-light.

Designer and specialty sun-glasses (such as those usedfor sports) definitely costmore than most, but you'llfind all kinds of fashionglasses for sale at affordableprices.

In many cases, particularly in fashion accessory ranges, youare often paying that bit extra for the name or “brand”. Justbecause they are more expensive, they don’t always offer youmore protection.

Watch the UV ratings carefully and where possible check theauthenticity of the claimed level of protection. Follow thesebasic rules and you'll be fine.

Unless you already know which frame shapes look good onyou, go shopping and try on as many styles as possible.

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Extra Protection

Sunglass lenses that wrap around to your temples keep out more light and UVradiation than typical lenses.

A wide brimmed hat offers just as much, if not more protection from the sun andhelps keep your skin in better shape.

Experts tell us that, as we age, less squinting equals fewer wrinkles.

So, protect those eyes now!

LIFESTYLEDon't Forget theKids

Children need just asmuch, if not more protec-tion from UV radiation andglare than us adults, sotake care when buyingsunglasses for them, asthey rely on you to makethe correct decisions fortheir eye protection.

Forget about those flimsyover-sized, brightly-coloured play sunglasses,and get them somethingthat will protect their eyesby applying the same rulesas you would to your own-pair

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Athletes wear sunglassesfor the way they look asmuch as for the way theyprotect.

With all the slick frames andinterchangeable lens systemsnow available, it is hard to sepa-rate quality from fashion. Youshould not forget that as an ath-lete, sunglasses are necessary forkeeping your eyes healthy andfree from injury.

You may wonder if the sun-glasses for specific sportsreally make a difference.

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Function or

What to wear on youreyes when you play.

Sport eyewear in general tends to be safer than regular sunglasses because thelenses and frames are made of polycarbonate, which won't shatter if struck andcan give you the benefits of both sunglasses and protective eyewear. Also, cer-tain lens colours can reduce glare and eye strain while they improve visual clarityand enhance details.

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In addition to protecting the eyes from flying debris,glasses are an importantprotection against the damage of UV rays.

Ultraviolet radiation hasbeen linked to cataracts,benign growths on the eye's surface, cancer of the eyelids and skin aroundthe eyes, and even photokeratitis, (snow blindness) a temporary but painful sunburn of the eye's surface.

While sunglasses don't have to be expensive to offer good protection it is often hard to identify quality lenses. Besides a lack ofuniform labeling by manufacturers, many buyers don't know what to look for andhigh price doesn't always mean high quality. Some inexpensive sunglasses have quality lenses, while some high-priced sun-glasses have cheap lenses in expensive frames.

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Buying sunglasses

Don't always be fooled by stick-on UVlabels on lenses.

To be sure non-photochromic lensesblock enough light, try them on infront of a mirror.If you can see your eyes easilythrough the lenses, the lenses proba-bly aren't dark enough.

Hold the sunglasses at arm's length;look through them at a straight line inthe distance, such as the edge of adoor.Slowly move the lens across the line.If the straight edge distorts, sways,curves or moves, the lens has imper-fections.

The bottom line is to look for sun-glasses that block 99 - 100 percent ofUV-A and UV-B rays and 75 - 90 per-cent of visible light.

Some of the most popular for a multi-tude of sports are the frames withinterchangeable lenses for differentconditions. These can protect fromglare or be altered to plain lenses toprotect from wind, or even to sharpenvisibility on an overcast day.

Identifying high quality sunglasslenses

They block 99 to 100 percent of UV-Aand UV-B

They screen out 75 to 90 percent ofvisible light

They match perfectly in colour andabsorption and are free of distortionand imperfection.

Optimal lens colours are gray, whichdoes not modify colours, green orbrown.

Wrap-around frames provide added UVprotection for bright environments.

Other features of sunglasses caninclude polarizing lenses, which reflectglare, and are good for skiers, boatersand cyclists.

Photochromic lenses darken or lightenwith the amount of light present andmay be useful if weather conditionskeep changing.

Mirror coatings are best for intenseglare (such as water), and wrap-aroundframes block more glare, wind anddebris around the sides of the eyes.

LIFESTYLEWhat to wear on youreyes when you play.

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Effects of the Sun

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As you relax on your favouritebeach here in Tenerife this summer,or maybe lounge around the hotelpool, and you put on the sunscreento protect your skin, don't forgetsunglasses to protect your eyes.

The same harmful rays that damage skin can also increase yourrisk of developing eye problems,such as cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens that develops overyears.

In the short-term, people who spend long hours on the beach without adequate eye protection can develop photokeratitis, a reversible sunburn of the cornea.

This painful condition can result in temporary loss of vision. When sunlight reflects off the beaches or clear blue waters of Tenerife’s coastline, it can further increases exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation considerably. These invisible high-energy rays lie just beyond the violet end of the visible light spectrum.

Everyone is at risk for eye damage from the sunyear-round. Fishermen, labourers, beach-goers, and others who spend time in the sun for extendedperiods are at highest risk.

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Healthy Living

Enjoy your timein the sun butdon’t forget to

protect youreyes from the

damagingeffectsit canhave

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Mick Hucknell and his band Simply Red have chosen Tenerifeand the Golf Costa Adeje venue for their last concert in Spainon their “Farewell Tour”. This unique event held on the Southof the Island, will herald the final goodbye to this historic bandafter more than 25 years on the music scene and dozens ofchart-topping hits.

Date : July 20th 2010 Venue : Golf Costa Adeje, TenerifeTime : 22:00 Entrance : Prices from 40 euros

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Protect your eyes from the damaging effects of the sun

LIFESTYLEHealthy Living

UV radiation in sunlight is com-monly divided into UVA andUVB, and your sunglasses shouldblock both forms. Don't assumethat you get more UV protectionwith pricier sunglasses or glass-es with a darker tint. Look for alabel that specifically states thatthe glasses offer 99 percent to100 percent UV protection.

Sunglasses should be darkenough to reduce glare, but notdark enough to distort coloursand affect the recognition oftraffic signals. Tint is mainly amatter of personal preference.People who wear contact lensesthat offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses.

Children also should wear sunglasses. They shouldn't be toy sunglasses, but realsunglasses that indicate the UV-protection level just as with adults.Polycarbonate lenses are generally recommended for children because they arethe most shatter-resistant.

Experts say that wearing sunglasses reduces the risk of eye damage due to sunexposure, but doesn't completely eliminate it.

Even with glasses of 100 percent UV protection, light still enters from the sidesand can be reflected into the eye. Some people choose sunglasses that wrap allthe way around. A hat with a wide brim can also help block sunlight that comesin from overhead.

It is better to be safe than suffer long term eye damage in the future.

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LIFESTYLEPimientos Rellenos de Atun - Red Peppers Stuffed with Tuna

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Ingredients

1 can whole roasted redpeppers (pimientos depiquillo) or approximately10 peppers12 oz. tuna in oil, drained15 pitted black olives 4 small green onions1 small artichoke heart2 sprigs of parsley1 tsp of sherry vinegar(or white vinegar)1/2 tsp sweet spanishpaprika2 tbsp olive oil

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A "tapa" that is light and easy, and there is no cooking required inthis dish! A great dish for the summer or anytime you want toprepare an appetizer quickly. Tuna mixed with a bit of green onionand olives, then stuffed into roasted red peppers.

What could be simpler!

Step by step

Preparation Time: 12 minutes

Drain the canned peppers and pat dry with apaper towel. (Note. If you can’t find large tinsof roasted peppers, you can easily pre-prepareyou’re own by coating some de-seeded bellpeppers lightly with olive oil and placing on abaking tray in a medium oven for 15-20 minu-tes).

Slice the olives. Drain the tuna. In a smallbowl, break the tuna into flakes using a fork.Chop green onions, artichokes and parsley, addto the tuna and olives. Sprinkle with vinegarand sweet paprika. Drizzle oil on top and mixthoroughly.

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Carefully open each pepper and spoon in the tuna mixture.

Arrange on a serving plate. Garnish with the parsley sprig, if desired.

Serving Suggestion

Serve on a bed of salad with a slice of lemon or with sliced rustic style bread.

Serves 4-5 as an appetizeror a light starter course,and is great as for parties or barbecues.

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Blame it on the ball!

So, here we are, at the time ofgoing to press, the World Cup hasfinally taken shape, and it’s left tothe last eight in the competition tofight it out.

After a somewhat slow start,finally, we have had some excep-tional matches, some fantasticgoals, but still we have had thecontinual mumblings about thecontroversial “Jabulani” ball.Although we are reliably informedthat the engineering that went intomaking this year’s World Cup ballis the best that geometry, mate-rials science and aerodynamics willallow, many players, particularlygoalkeepers, remain to be convin-ced.

Adidas have been making FIFA'sWorld Cup balls for four decades,since it developed the Telstar forthe 1970 tournament in Mexico.The Telstar's design became thearchetypal, iconic soccer ball: asphere of 32 hexagons and penta-gons, said to be the roundest ballpossible at the time. Also, thealternating black and white panelscreated great visual contrast on thetelevisions of the day, improving

the eye's ability to see and track the balleven when it was only a few pixels on thescreen.

However, the many hand-stitched seamsturned out to be a problem, as they crea-te corners, and kicking one produces dif-ferent results than kicking a panel, whichcan alter the ball's trajectory. The seamsalso absorb water, making the ball heavierand much less responsive in certain con-ditions. Also, hand-stitching makes eachball different, and with the constant inter-changing of balls every time it goes out ofplay during the game, the differences,however subtle, are hardly helpful.

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Sport: World Cup Special

The next three decadesoffered minor improve-ments to the 32-paneldesign, but gradually lea-ther gave way to plastic,which absorbed less, andthus both ball and flightperformance improvedover incrementally overthese years.

In 2002, the Fevernovaball, built for the WorldCup in Japan and Korea,brought the first major change, withthe plastic panels being thermally bon-ded together for the first time. Nowtotally sealed, this ball didn't absorbany water or change weight, making itbounce much truer.

During the design process, the engine-ers also discovered that a completelysmooth, seamless surface made theball fly through the air extremelypoorly.

The seams crea-te turbulencethat assistsflight stability,so grooves werekept betweenthe bondedpanels to stabili-se the ball inflight.

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Sport

In 2006, the World Cup in Germanyintroduced the 14-panel Teamgeistball, where the increase in panel sur-face meant more kickable area, withjust enough grooves for flight stability.Although goalkeepers complainedabout the faster movement of the newdesign, strangely strikers seemed tolike it.

This year's Jabulani ball, four years inthe making, has had all players cryingfoul, even the outfield players, whoclaim it’s apparent lightness make iydifficult not to overhit a cross or pre-vent a shot flying over the bar.However, it’s the almost imperceptablemovement in flight that has goalkee-pers returning to the dressing-room,heads bowed.

Algeria's 1-0 defeat to Slovenia on oneof the first few days of the competitionwas memorable only for Robert Koren'sshot which goalkeeper FarouziChaouchi allowed to bounce past him.

Also, England goalkeeper RobertGreen's howler in allowing ClintDempsey's shot to squirm through hisgrip in the 1-1 draw with the USA wasalso blamed on the ball.

However, the Jabulani was used in thisyear's African Nations Cup, as well asGermany's Bundesliga, so much of thenegative reaction could simply be theplayers not being used to it. Thenthere is the additional factor of someof the games being played at altitude,which has different effects to that atsea level

It wasn’tme...

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The designers say they worked hardto create the most neutral ball theycould, which reacts solely to theactions of the player, so maybe it issimply the difference which is cau-sing the problems, as players wereso used to the characteristics of theold ball.

Time, and practice, will surely causethe protestations to die down, butwhether the Jabulani ball will havethe longevity of it’s predecessors,and stay around until the 2014 WorldCup in Brazil, remains to be seen.

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Makers Adidas have reduced thepanel count to 8, making it geome-trically the roundest ball ever.

The surface of the panels are stillbonded thermally, and have a tex-ture in the form of a tenth of amillimetre of dots and dashes,which improves grip and breaks thesurface tension of any water on theball. This actually gets the water offfaster than if the surface were smo-oth, assists flight stability andkeeps the ball's weight as constantas possible.

It was the ball...

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Quarter-final Matches

2 Jul, 15:00 QF1 Holland v Brazil Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth2 Jul, 19:30 QF2 Uruguay v Ghana First National Bank Stadium, Johannesburg 3 Jul, 15:00 QF3 Argentina v Germany Green Point Stadium, Cape Town 3 Jul, 19:30 QF4 Paraguay v Spain Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg

Semifinal Matches

6 Jul, 19:30 SF1 Winner of QF2 v Winner of QF1 Green Point Stadium, Cape Town 7 Jul, 19:30 SF2 Winner of QF3 v Winner of QF4 Durban Stadium, Durban

Third-place play-off

10 Jul, 19:30 Loser of SF1 v Loser of SF2 Nelson Mandela Stadium, Port Elizabeth

FINAL

11 Jul, 19:30 Winner of SF1 v Winner of SF2 First National Stadium, Johannesburg

World Cup Special“So, here we are, at the time of going to press, the World Cup has finally takenshape, and the original 32 teams have been reduced to the last eight in the com-petition to fight it out.”

On the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily,Lancia partnered and was the official car of the"Taormina Film Festival held June 12 to 18 in thewonderful setting of the Teatro Antico inTaormina, one of the most important monumentsin Sicily.

Also this year Lancia is a partner of the 2010"Silver Ribbon", the prestigious award from theNational Union of Italian Film Journalists.

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Lancia, partner and official car of the "TaorminaFilm Festival 2010"

Also on show at the eventwas the special DeltaHard Black “autographedby celebrities from theentertainment world andthe film industry” at therecent Cannes FilmFestival.

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Now in its 56th edition, the film festival is a great showcase of major film pre-mieres from around the world. In addition, the Festival has become over theyears a multi-faceted event which has discovered many talents, and is a meetingpoint between directors, actors, experts and enthusiasts.

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Actor Colin Firth and his wifeLivia Giuggioli arrive atTaormina Film Festival 2010

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Lancia provided theorganization with afleet of Lancia Delta"Hard Black" cars toaccompany personali-ties and movie stars asthey moved toTaormina.

Characterized by someimportant innovations,the special series "HardBlack", an exclusivebody colour with mattetreatment combinedwith gloss black roof, isthe first mass producedcar to have this originalpainting process whichtakes over 4 hours percar.

Moreover, the new Delta model is not just about aesthetics, but is part of a pro-duct philosophy that has among its constituent parts elegance, glamor, persona-lity, style and maximum customization. The Lancia Delta "Hard Black" is availablewith engines from 200 bhp 1.8 Di TurboJet Sportronic and 1.9 Twin Turbo 190 HPand the list price for both versions, is 31,300 euros.

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both Italian and European cinema, plus worldwidecelebrities such as American actor Robert De Neroand the well-known British actor Colin Firth.

With the sponsorship of the Taormina Film Festival,Lancia is consolidating its ties with the world of cine-ma, a very close relationship as shown by both thedirect participation of its cars in some famous filmsof the medium, including the recent "Angels &Demons", as well as a series of commercials starringthe world-famous actor Richard Gere.

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Taormina Film Festival

In attendence of the filmfestival were stars, direc-tors and producers from

Actor Robert De Niro Arrives at Taormina Film Fest

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TENERIFE GUIDE

Places to visitSanta CruzLos CristianosLas AmericasLas GalletasVilaflor Icod de los vinosPuerto de la CruzLos AbrigosEl MedanoGuimarCandelariaLos GigantesMascaPlaya San JuanLa OrotavaMount Teide National Park

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Costa del Silencio

Las Galletas

Los Cristianos One of the most popular resorts in theentire Canary Islands, and just 16 kmwest of the airport. With the wonderfulgolden sand beaches situated aroundthe harbour, the town has managed toretain some of the character of its ori-ginal fishing village whist developinginto one of the largest tourist areas onthe Island. There are plenty of things to do, fromthe pleasure cruises, glass-bottomedboats, and ferries to neighbouringislands, as well as sun-bathing,watersports, then relaxing in the vastarray of pubs, clubs and restaurants,all within walking distance.

Playa de las Americas Very much a purpose built resort, LasAmericas has grown to becomeTenerife's biggest and most popularholiday destination. From it’s cleanman-made sandy beaches to it’s hun-dreds of quality hotels and first classfacilities, this is truly a sun worshippe-r's idea of paradise. Everyone is cate-red for with a wealth of beach, seaand leisure activities, and there issomething for all the family with theAquapark and new Siam WaterKingdom all within walking distance ofas many bars, restaurants and clubsas you are ever likely to need.

Las GalletasLocated on the south coast betweenLos Cristianos and the airport, LasGalletas is a typical Canarian villagewith narrow streets, beach front pro-menade, picturesque harbour and acafe style pedestrian centre. There is asmall, natural beach by the side of thefishing boats, which supply the dailyfish market and excellent local restau-rants, both here and in the adjoiningneighbourhoods that make up Tenbeland Costa del Silencio.

Mount Teide National ParkAt a height of 3,720 metres, the sum-mit of Mount Teide is the highest pointof the Canary Islands, and thesurrounding area was declared aNational Park in 1954. Roads throughthe park allow visitors to drive acrossold lava fields and sample the lunar-like landscape within the old crater ataround 2,100 metres above sea-levelwith El Teide dominating the centre. Itis possible to access within 200metres of the summit of this dormantvocano by cable car, and view thesurrounding peaks, some of which areevidence of more recent volcanic acti-vity.

VilaflorHigh above the coast of southernTenerife, yet just an hours drive away,Vilaflor is a beautiful village famousfor its wine, cheese and spring water,as well as being the highest village inTenerife. On the road to Mount Teide,it offers spectacular views, as well aslocal scenery, arts and crafts.

Icod de los vinosSite of the 1,000 year old Drago(Dragon) Tree, the oldest and largestin existence, situated next to the plazaof the Iglesia de San Marcos.

Puerto de la CruzThe oldest resort in the CanaryIslands, located on the northern coast,this town was the birthplace of tou-rism in the Canaries and still has a lotto offer. It is more traditional, in con-trast with the more modern resorts ofthe south, and is certainly greener,with a variety of botanical gardens dueto the north’s more temperate climate.Home to a number of buildings of his-torical and artistic value, it is also thesite of one of the islands most famoustourist attractions, the Loro Parque.

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Las Chafiras

Los AbrigosGolf del Sur

Santa Cruz Tenerife's vibrant capital city, set inthe north-east corner of the island,offers a cosmopolitan blend of culture,heritage, beaches and classical archi-tecture. Santa Cruz is a wonderful mixof old and new, with its museums,parks, plazas, art, fine dining, and ofcourse shopping, which means it reallydoes have something for everyone toenjoy. Santa Cruz is also the home of a dazz-ling array of festivals, events, andvenues for those wishing to inject a bitof culture into their holiday. As well asbeing the site for one of the biggestcarnivals in the world, its amazingsights number amongst it the magnifi-cent Auditorio de Tenerife, home tothe Tenerife Symphony Orchestra.

Los AbrigosA traditional fishing village situatedbetween Las Chafiras and El Medano.It has a fantastic selection of seafoodrestaurants around the picturesqueharbour where the local fishing boatsdrop off their catch daily.

El Medano A small town on the south coast just5km east of Los Abrigos, Medano isfamous for its long, natural, sandybeaches and offshore breezes, makingit the ideal spot for wind and water-sport enthusiasts. The centre andboardwalk area mingle health and surfshops with seafront cafes, and is avery popular resort with the locals.

GuimarA quiet town set in the valley ofGuimar to the east of the island, it hasa reputation as the perfect spot for aslice of “rural” tourism. More recently,the mysterious stone pyramids on theoutskirts of the town, attracted theinterest of the author and worldfamous explorer Thor Heyerdahl, whohas researched similar structures inMexico and Peru, and his exhibition onthe site of the “pyramids” has becomea huge tourist attraction.

CandelariaJust south of the capital SantaCruz,Candelaria is a popular tourist destina-tion of historical and religious signifi-cance, as the home of the Basilica andthe Black Madonna, and the town'smain plaza with its beach andGuanche statues.

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Los Gigantes

Puerto Santiago Playa de la Arena

Los GigantesA beautiful resort on the west coast ofthe island set on a hillside next to thetowering cliffs from which it gets itsname. From the natural beach madeup of black volcanic sand, to the idyllicmarina with its yachts, excursionboats, cafes and bars, or on to thesmall shops and restaurants tuckedaway in the narrow streets, this fan-tastic resort has someting for everyo-ne.

Masca A popular and picturesque tourist spotsituated in the more mountainous areato the north west of the island, withan impressive gorge that leads downto the sea. Noted for its scenery, andideal for hiking.

Playa San Juan A bustling seaside and fishing villageon the road to Los Gigantes, PlayaSan Juan has undergone some deve-lopment in recent years. It retains aworking harbour, two beaches, thesecond of which is a new sandy beach,and a long promenade with shops andrestaurants serving traditional foodand of course, fresh fish every day. Itis also close to the fantastic premierAbama golf and spa resort.

La OrotavaAn historic town in the north of theisland, notable for its typical Canarianarchitecture, monuments, and culture.Set in the valley from which it takesits name, its most notable landmark isthe Casa de los Balcones which epito-mises the island's heritage.

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Today, we’re encouraged to be slightly quirky and let our individuality showthrough. If you want to paint your lounge chocolate brown, cerise and gold likean exhibit room in a museum, go ahead and do it. Although some of your friendswill think you’ve gone slightly mad, they’ll probably admire you for having thenerve to try something different and bold.

But it also pays to show a little restraint and planning. Don’t risk turning yourbeautiful room into a design nightmare!

Get the designer look in your house or apartment

The good news is that todays design trends, let you getaway with almost anything. The bad news is that because ofthe eclectic choice available to us we can all go a little overthe top at times.

Give your apartment the designer treatment

It’s all very well applying this adviceto houses, but what about apart-ments? Giving your apartment thatdesigner touch, especially if you’reonly renting, can be a problem. Butthere are plenty of tricks that willmake all the difference, even if youaren’t allowed to make holes in, orchange the colour of the whitewalls.

Don’t be too predictable

We’ve all seen those perfect furnitureadverts, with their matching sofas andrecliners, twin end tables with twoidentical and very expensive lamps.It’s easy to go along with somethinglike this, there’s no risk becauseyou’ve already seen it looks great inthe adverts. But don’t fall for the pre-dictability of this type of design, if youdon’t inject a bit of personality intothe room it becomes predictable anddull.

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available from hardware stores, such asvelcro and heavy duty double sidedstickers. So no excuse for not gettingsome stunning large artwork up on thewalls.

Another good tip is to buy some inex-pensive, decorative knobs/door han-dles. This way you can add colour,metal, wood or ceramic design andstamp your personality on a room.When you leave the apartment, simplyunscrew them and replace the originals.

Get the designer look

The walls and floors are already takencare of, so invest your money in theclever use of furnishings, rugs, art,accessories, lighting and plants. Thatway if you move, you can take it allwith you.

Get maximum design mileage fromyour accessories and greenery byusing up-lighters for instant lightingambiance. Try coloured bulbs as well.If you’re not allowed to put holes inthe walls, there are plenty of products

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If you’ve inherited sofas andchairs that have seen better days,cover them with simple throws andadd extra colour with lots of over-stuffed colourful cushions. Tables infurnished apartments can be anothereyesore, again cover them with fabric.Even a coffee table can look good withthe addition of a colourful runner,place mats, or set on a matching rug.

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Moving on to the windows

The type of dressing you choose for windows shoulddepend on these factors:- Do I need privacy?Does privacy need to be partial or total?Is filtered sunlight okay?Do I want as much sunlight as possible?Do I have a good view I would like to frame?Do I want function only, or both function and windowdecoration?Do I want to block out the view through the window?Do I want the window(s) to be a decorative focal pointin the room?How important is the ease of control?Will I be moving and want to take them with me?

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different window stylesand sizes. Such as: tabtops, shirred panels andvalances. These stylesare easy for the do-it-yourselfer, and will easi-ly convert to a newapartment or home.

Once you’ve decided on theobjective for your windowtreatment, your options forchoice become more man-ageable. Soft treatments arejust what the namedescribes… fabric windowtreatments. Hard treatmentsare blinds, shades, and shut-ters.

Each has a very distinctivepurpose, so think this throughcarefully.

Fabric choices and trims canadd thousands of differentlooks and possibilities.Patterned fabric, solids, tex-tures, stripes, plaids, sheers,semi-sheers, etc. can allbecome the most dazzlingwindow treatments. Yourtaste, style, colour schemeand the above requirements should all be taken into consideration. If you’re like-ly to be moving apartments, consider using styles that will work with lots of

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There are many ways togive your windows afabulous new look, evensmall windows can cre-ate a huge impact withthe right treatment.

If there is one place in thehome where it’s usually asafe bet to play withcolour, it’s with the curtainfabric. You don’t have tostick with safe neutrals, gofor bright and bold coloursif you love them.

A professional designershould always be able tothrow new insight and lightto your window treat-ments. But with a littledesign savvy and forwardplanning, you could bematching those top maga-zine treatments yourself.

Before you decide on yournew window treatment,spend plenty of timebrowsing. There are thousands of web sights devoted to window treatments, youcould look at these for inspiration.

Take the time to visit fabric stores. Pay a visit to an interior design studio, they’llbe pleased to make suggestions. If possible, take photographs and measure-ments of your room and take these with you. For example, if your window has areally great view, it could be framed like a picture.

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Don't be afraid to use colour. Youdon’t have to always play it safe withneutrals. Mixing different colourfulfabrics, is a simple way to inject styleand colour to a room.

If bright colours aren’t your thingand you feel safer using neutralshades, then vary the texture of thefabrics.

Subtle colours in rich silks mixedwith sheer voiles for example, willmatch any decor and bring instantstyle to any room.

Use a corner to your advantage. Inhomes with wall space between twocorner windows, use panels or drapeswith one side pulled to the left, theother to the right. Panels meet in thecorner for the dramatic look of one con-tinuous window.

In rooms where windows meet withvery little wall space in between, romanblinds or shades are a great solution.When closed, the windows appear asbold bands of colour; when open, theblinds virtually disappear for an unob-structed view..

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Design in stages. If your dream windows are a little out of your financial reachright now , don't fret. Designing windows is an evolving process that doesn'thave to be finished all at once. Privacy and light control are really important inany house, so focus on installing cheap, functional blinds and shades in neutralcolours that will act as the foundation for your window masterpieces later.

Big impact forsmall windows

Small windowsneedn’t look unattractive.

One terrific way tomake small windowsappear larger andmore dramatic is byusing light-coloredfabrics that start wellabove the window anddrape gently on thefloor.

If you have the roomto expand either side,then narrow windowsshould have panels orcurtains that are sig-nificantly wider thanthe window. Usedetail in the poles,finials and brackets tofurther enhance thewidth.

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Add a Rug!

Not only do rugs add a cozy feel to all thosefloor tiles, but they can define a space, changea colour scheme, cheer up a room, add person-ality and drama with minimal expense andeffort.

Don’t think you’ve got to spend a fortune, rugscan be found at discount shops, auctions andeven car boot sales for very reasonable prices.

Get the designer look

And so to bed.

How we dress our beds is animportant element to the deco-rating of any bedroom. Thereare so many different ways andstyles to utilize.

The bed should be the focalpoint of any bedroom, so yourbedding choices and decorationsare hugely important to theoverall design of the room.

Accent pillows are an important and valuable decorating asset for your designerbedroom. They are an inexpensive way to balance colour, pattern and create per-sonality, and with clever use of fabrics can make the bed the stunning focal pointof any room.

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Your Monthly Horoscope

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)Your pioneering spirit awakens this month, and not just with a fresh sense ofopportunity. You have the chance of a lifetime to break free from your past andmake headway toward positive change. You are being given a glimpse of yourfuture, but it's up to you to battle insecurities and change this vision into reality.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21)The future is coming up fast this month, offering you a glimpse at what's comingnext in life. You are being challenged to break from the past now, and shouldfeel the motivation to transform yourself and your way of thinking to start rea-ching for your dreams. Fresh ideas abound, yet you still must maintain disciplinein your finances and other resources.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21)You may feel disoriented as you adjust to the major shifts and changes thismonth brings. Conflict is provoked when the old battles with the new, and unfor-tunately this can't be cured by any particular course of action. Still, you canexpect the pace of your life to kick up a notch now, but there may be so much todo that it's tricky to keep up with it all.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)Your attention is drawn to your career this month, and restlessness about yourjob could provoke you to do battle with others or seek a totally new profession.Just think twice before you leap in any direction. If you don't act right away, thenear future brings plenty of chances to pull the trigger of professional change.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22)There's great potential for change this month, as long as you remain open towhat lies ahead. As obstacles drop away and you are able to see the bigger pic-ture, you must prioritize your choices so you don't become so overwhelmed thatyou end up doing nothing at all. Luckily, it should be easier to narrow your focusnow and concentrate your physical energy toward the actions you choose.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)Major opportunities can come and go in a flash, so grab them while you can. Youmust keep pace with the movers and shakers of the world now, and should,thankfully, receive a boost of energy this month. But it's time to take the initiati-ve and begin new projects rather than using your newfound energies to simplydefend what you already have.

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What’s in store for you?

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)You are finally free from the oppression of details, and are able to capitalize onthe present moment. Unusual people come into your life now to open your mindto unorthodox ideas and exciting new ways of interacting. Yet while your hori-zons are being broadened, you could feel so overwhelmed that you'd rather gointo hiding or flee all together.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)June kicks off an exciting three-month period of brand new work opportunitiesand a chance to develop new skills. Becoming a more effective team player isnecessary as you're forced to deal with uncooperative colleagues or unexpectedcrises. Just beware forging ahead blindly, as romantic or financial schemes thatarise now could prove to be unrealistic.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)This is a month for taking chances and having fun. Love is in the air now, andthere's opportunity to improve your relationships thanks to a boost in your self-confidence. New ideas and unconventional, spontaneous people are set to enteryour life, and you're ready for the ride, but don't lose sight of the most practicalissues.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)Powerful changes are brewing this month while you're busy dealing with amillion-and-one tasks at work and at home. You may feel inspired to relocate,redecorate or even launch your own business now, but you'll need to managedetails carefully. It’s all about thinking outside the box and making bold moves.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)This month offers a shocking glimpse at what's ahead in life, not just in your dis-tant future, but also the immediate present, as your long-term goals seem closeenough to touch now. Restrictions fall away and you're able to change your out-moded habits to obtain a much broader perspective, yet all this enthusiasm is noexcuse to shirk responsibilities or run out on promises.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)There are big money-making ideas floating out there this month, and you feelthe urge to shake the money tree. As you catch sight of a new path to professio-nal fulfillment, be sure to analyze your facts carefully, since reckless behavior isa possibility now

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If it’s your birthday this month . . .

17th: Haile Selassie (1892) DiahannCarroll (1935) Donald Sutherland (1934)James Cagney (1899) David Hasselhoff(1952)18th: Nelson Mandela (1918)Elizabeth McGovern (1961) HumeCronyn (1911) John Glenn (1921) VinDiesel (1967)19th: Edgar Degas (1834) LizzieBorden (1860) Anthony Edwards(1962) Brian May (1947)20th: Carlos Santana (1947) SirEdmund Hillary (1919) Diana Rigg(1938) Natalie Wood (1938)21st: Ernest Hemingway (1899) RobinWilliams (1952) Josh Hartnett (1978)Cat Stevens (1948)22nd: Danny Glover (1947) AlbertBrooks (1947) Don Henley (1947)Willem Dafoe (1955) Terence Stamp(1939)

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Jul 1st: Princess Diana (1961) DanAckroyd (1952) Liv Tyler (1977) CarlLewis (1961) Sydney Pollack (1934)Pamela Anderson (1967) DeborahHarry (1945) Ruud van Nistelrooy (1976)2nd: Jerry Hall (1956) Imelda Marcos(1931)3rd: Tom Cruise (1962) Tom Stoppard(1937) Franz Kafka (1883) Ken Russell(1927)4th: Louis B. Mayer (1885) Eva MarieSaint (1924) Neil Simon (1927) GinaLollobrigida (1927)5th: P.T. Barnum (1810) Huey Lewis(1951)6th: Bill Haley (1925) SylvesterStallone (1946) Janet Leigh (1927)George W. Bush (1946) JenniferSaunders (1958) Dalai Lama (1935)7th: Chagall (1887) Pierre Cardin(1922) Ringo Starr (1940) GustavMahler (1860)8th: Kevin Bacon (1958) AnjelicaHuston (1951) Marty Feldman (1933)9th: Tom Hanks (1956) Courtney Love(1965) O.J. Simpson (1947) 10th: Arthur Ashe (1943) Max vonSydow (1929) Neil Tennant (1954)Jessica Simpson (1980)11th: Giorgio Armani (1935) SuzanneVega (1959)12th: Bill Cosby (1937) ChristineMcVie (1943) Cheryl Ladd (1951) YulBrynner (1920)13th: Harrison Ford (1942) PatrickStewart (1940) Cameron Crowe (1957)Ernö Rubik (1944)14th: William Hanna (1910) IngmarBergman (1918) Harry Dean Stanton(1926) Gerald Ford (1913)15th: Forest Whitaker (1961)Rembrandt (1606) Linda Ronstadt(1946)16th: Barbara Stanwyck (1907) RoaldAmundsen (1872) Ginger Rogers(1911) Margaret Court (1942)

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Who do you share yours with . . .

23rd: Woody Harrelson (1961)Raymond Chandler (1888)24th: Amelia Earhart (1897) JenniferLopez (1971) Alexander Dumas(1802) Lynda Carter (1951) AnnaPaquin (1982)25th: Matt Le Blanc (1967) WalterBrennan (1894)26th: Mick Jagger (1943) GeorgeBernard Shaw (1856) Stanley Kubrick(1928) Helen Mirren (1945) SandraBullock (1964) Blake Edwards (1922)Jason Robards(1922) Kevin Spacey(1959) Kate Beckinsale (1973)27th: Norman Lear (1922 ) BobbyGentry (1944)28th: Beatrix Potter (1866) JacquelineOnassis (1929) 29th: Benito Mussolini (1883) Rasputin(1871) Clara Bow (1905)30th: Henry Ford (1863) Emily Bronte(1818) Peter Bogdanovich (1939)Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947) HilarySwank (1974) Lisa Kudrow (1963)Laurence Fishburne (1961) Kate Bush(1958) Jean Reno (1948)

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31st: Bill Berry (1958) Wesley Snipes(1962) J.K. Rowling (1965)

Famous days in July in Spanish History

0711-07-09 - Berbers under Tarik-ibn Ziyad occupies North Spain1212-07-16 - Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa; end of Moslem power in Spain1572-07-19 - Battle at Saint-Ghislain: Spanish army beats The Genlis'

mercenaries1577-07-24 - Spanish army/German mercenaries conquer Namur1583-07-17 - Spanish & Walloon troops conquer Dunkerk1584-07-10 - Spanish army leader Richebourg conquerors Liefkenshoek,

Belgium1588-07-29 - Attacking Spanish Armada defeated &

scattered by English defenders >>>1630-07-18 - Spanish troops occupy Mantua1647-07-07 - People's uprising against high prices &

Spanish rule in Naples1674-07-01 - Spain, France & Netherlands form

Triple Alliance1686-07-09 - Germany, Sweden & Spain signs

anti-French League of Augsburg1715-07-30 - Spanish gold & silver fleet disappears

off St Lucie, Florida1731-07-22 - Spain signs Treaty of Vienna1795-07-27 - Spain & France sign peace treaty1797-07-25 - Horatio Nelson loses more than 300 men and his right arm during

the failed conquest of Tenerife >>>1801-07-12 - Battle at Algeciras: British fleet beats

French & Spanish1809-07-16 - The city of La Paz, in what is today

Bolivia, declared its independence from Spanish Crown and formed the Junta Tuitiva, the first independent govern-ment in Spanish America

1809-07-27 - Battle at Talavera: British/Spanish army vs French army

1810-07-20 - Colombia declares independence from Spain1811-07-05 - Venezuela, 1st South American country to gain independence

from Spain1812-07-22 - Duke of Wellington defeats French at

Battle of Salamanca, Spain >>>1816-07-09 - Argentina declares independence from

Spain1821-07-17 - Spain cedes Florida to US1821-07-28 - Peru declares independence from Spain1892-07-07 - Katipunan: the Revolutionary Philippine

Brotherhood is established leading to the fall of the Spanish Empire in Asia

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Famous days in July in Spanish History

1898-07-03 - US Navy defeats Spanish fleet in Santiago harbour, Cuba >>>

1898-07-17 - Spanish American War-Spaniards surrender to US at Santiago, Cuba

1898-07-21 - Spain cedes Guam to US1933-07-28 - Spain recognizes the USSR1936-07-17 - Military uprising under General Franco

begins Spanish civil war1936-07-24 - Gen Mola & Cabanellas form Spanish

anti-govt1936-07-26 - The Axis Powers decide to intervene

in the Spanish Civil War1937-07-01 - Spanish bishops support Franco &

fascists1937-07-26 - End of the Battle of Brunete in the

Spanish Civil War >>>1947-07-09 - Spain votes for Franco monarchy1996-07-20 - In Spain, an ETA bomb at an airport

kills 351997-07-10 - Spain, Partido Popular member Miguel

Ángel Blanco is kidnapped in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests

2005-07-03 - The national law legalizing same-sex marriage takes effect in Spain

Famous Spanish Birthdays

1478-07-22 - Philip I, (the Handsome), 1st Habsburg King of Spain (1504-06)

1545-07-08 - Don Carlos, son of the Spanish King Philip II

1783-07-24 - Simon Bolívar, freed 6 Latin American republics from Spanish rule >>>

1789-07-06 - Maria Isabella of Spain, queen of the Two Sicilies

1926-07-04 - Alfredo Di Stéfano, Argentine-Spanish footballer

1936-07-30 - Infanta Pilar of Spain

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Famous Spanish Birthdays

1938-07-28 - Luis Aragonés, Spanish football manager

1942-07-14 - Javier Solana, Spanish European Union foreign policy chief

1964-07-16 - Miguel Indurain, Spanish bicyclist(Tour de France winner 1991-95)

1981-07-29 - Fernando Alonso, Spanish Formula 1 Driver >>>

Famous Spanish Deaths1521-07-15 - Juan Ponce de León, Spanish

Explorer (b. 1458)1527-07-28 - Rodrigo de Bastidas, Spanish

conquistador1538-07-08 - Diego de Almagro, Spanish

conquistador (Chile/Peru)1541-07-04 - Pedro de Alvarado, Spanish occupier1645-07-22 - Gaspar de Guzman, premier of Spain

(1621-43), dies at 581683-07-30 - Maria Theresa of Spain, queen of

Louis XIV of France (b. 1638)1746-07-09 - Philip V, French King of Spain

(1700-46), dies at 62 >>>1795-07-03 - Antonio de Ulloa, Spanish general and

governor of Louisiana1844-07-28 - Joseph Bonaparte, older brother of

Napoleon I and King of Naples and Spain (b. 1768)

1976-07-16 - Carmelo Soria, Spanish diplomat assassinated by the Chilean DINA

1994-07-29 - Francisco Veguillas, Spanish general, murdered at 68

1997-07-13 - Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (b. 1968)

1999-07-06 - Joaquin Rodrigo, Spanish composer (b. 1901) >>>

2006-07-07 - Juan de Ávalos, Spanish sculptor (b. 1911)