ibizan 830 a7

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ibizan 830 a7

Euros 4 Page Planner Pull
Out Plus Jezza’s Predictacator P7-10
Ibiza Gay Pride Agenda in
At Night Page 12
Ibiza Vice
Traffickers Escape After 6 Hour High Speed
Sea Pursuit
Drug Bales Jettisoned, As Yet Unfound
Customs officers detected a suspicious rib boat suspected
to be carrying drugs between Morocco and Formentera
at 10pm Monday night. Intelligence was passed to local
customs in Ibiza and Valencia at around 3am.
The Colimbo III, customs surveillance service boat, began pursuit of the suspected traffickers which by that
time were already south of Cape Mola. The crew, believed to be five people, made the most of their two powerful motors on the rib resulting in a chase lasting for
more than 6 hours. A customs patrol boat from Valencia
Looks like the bad guys have
given us the slip Tubbs
Yes Crockett, if only we had hired a
boat fit for the purpose from the good
people at Boats Ibiza, for some reason I want to say ‘see-advert-below’,
we wouldn’t look like such idiots……..
Well you still would, your clothes are
rubbish man.
The Ibizan, Thursday 9th June 2016, Issue 830
also online at theibizan.com
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News
also joined the chase and in their attempt to shake off
their pursuers, the traffickers circled the entire island of
Ibiza.
During their flight, they jettisoned several bales at sea.
It is understood that the bales sank and to date the customs surveillance service have not been able to recover
any of the packages. Officials believe the bales will have
been most likely containing hashish.
The chase ended in Cabo La Nao on Les Rotes beach in
the municipality of Denia. The suspected traffickers
beached the boat, which was later found to be almost out
of fuel, and fled on foot. Agents of the Denia Guardia
Civil searched the area throughout the day but so far no
arrests have been announced.
Civil are being allocated to the 2016 summer operation,
which will arrive in the coming weeks.
Evelino Costa, Secretary General of the Government
delegation in the Balearics, said that he “understands the
local concerns, that any citizen who suffers a robbery is
bound to feel” but also expressed “full confidence that the
measures taken by the Guardia Civil will reap results”
During the meeting a report of the 2015 season noted
that criminal offences were down 6.33% and that data
from Jan – Apr 2016 shows serious crime against property to have fallen by 2.9% and against persons by 17%.
clubs and those with café concierto licenses. In a meeting
held on Tuesday it was decided that the clubs would
cease trading at 6:30am and café conciertos at 5am.
At the end of the meeting yesterday, the mayor, José
Tur, Cires, acknowledged that the new agreement has
not yet been implemented stating to the Diario that they
will come into effect this month or July. In the case of
establishments in the West End, the current closing time
of 5am will not be affected and will remain the same.
When asked the reasons why, that in the tourist season,
the times have still not been approved and agreed, the
mayor hid behind "the process is complex." "That's what
I'm told by the technicians' he said.
Last November, the Town Planning and Activities Councillor, Juanjo Ferrer said the government team, despite
the agreement of the Council of Mayors, had no plans to
extend the opening times by half hour for clubs. "At present our regulations are not going to change. Times will
stay as they are," said Ferrer.
Photo: above, the Rib boat abandoned by suspected
traffickers.
Rural Round Up, 18 Arrested For Countryside
Thefts
The Guardia Civil have confirmed the arrest of 18 people
connected to the outbreak of thefts in the Ibiza countryside over the past year. Since taking on responsibility for
combatting the rural crime in December 2015, a total of
112 interviews were held, and identities checks made on
381 people and 305 vehicles. It was also announced that
the specific plan with regards to combatting burglary in
Ibiza remains in force and that reinforcements of Guardia
Spate Of Serious Injuries Following Falls
San An Extends Club
Closing By 30Mins
The Town Hall of San Antonio is yet to comply with the
agreement made last October to unify the closing times of
A 34 year old British man is currently in the ICU of the
Policlinico Nuestra Senora del Rosario with cervical
trauma that is considered will result in permanent injuries.
According to reports, the man dived into the Marco Polo
hotel pool in San Antonio, however there is no suggestion that he did so inappropriately.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon but it was
not until the next day the man was taken ill and had to
be taken urgently to hospital.
Meanwhile a tourist who was airlifted to hospital on Saturday following a jump from a tourist boat is said to be
in a critical condition.
The German tourist, also 34, was on a Formentera boat
when he jumped into the water from the deck of the boat
far too close to shore
He suffered spinal cord injuries when hitting the seabed
in the shallow waters.
In another separate incident, a 31yr old man fell from
the third floor of a building in the Vara de Rey in Ibiza
Town.
Medical personnel treated him at the scene following
which he was moved to Can Misses where his condition
is said to be very serious. Police sources are understood
to have said the man was under the influence of alcohol
and drugs.
Also last week, a 29 year old Italian national was injured
when he fell from the platform of a crane in Isidor Macabich, also in Ibiza Town and also said to be as a result of
being drunk.
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News
Postbag
Cala Carve-up
Photos: Postbag; Cars parked wherever they can
in the road leading to the Cala Salada gateway,
and farm tracks off the main road. Les says the
new regulations for vehicular access at Cala
Salada have simply shifted the problem further
along the road.
Queen Celebrates Official
90th Birthday
Schedule of events
All events are live on BBC One (times shown are
Spanish local time)
Friday 10th June: 10:30 – National Service of Thanksgiving – watch Sir David Attenborough, Michael Bond,
David Cameron and a host of well-wishers including
Hilda Price from Cardiff, a leading light in the Mothers
Union and born on the same day as the Queen.
Sir David Attenborough, also celebrating his 90th birthday this year will be taking part at the Service of
Thanksgiving on Friday that will begin a weekend of
celebrations for her official birthday.
The naturalist will read an address written by the Paddington Bear author Michael Bond, who is also 90, reflecting on the passage of the last nine decades.
It will be one of a series of “birthday gifts” for Her Majesty in a highly personal service at St Paul’s Cathedral
attended by virtually every member of the royal family,
which also happens to fall on Prince Philips 95th birth-
Hi Daniel, (who? Nice to know I’m making my mark, ed)
I am a long term resident of Can Germa. I wanted to
draw your attention to the situation here brought about
by the ill considered access restrictions to Cala Salada/
Saladeta.
In place of the bottleneck at the access to the beach the
problem has been shifted to the road from the bar
restaurant Can Pou up to the barrier. There are many
cars parked on private land as well as by the roadside
and the road which leads down to Punta Galera. This
will inevitably lead to access problems as well as
accidents. 2 cars which were parked for several hours
yesterday had been damaged.
The beach restaurant has to issue passes to clients
with bookings, I believe they have 4. I can see that
their long established business will be affected. The
residents whose access is before the barrier are in
the same position as everyone else.
I have enclosed some photos. Bearing in mind that
this is only the first week in June, it will be even
more chaotic in the peak season of July & August.
Les Morris
day.
Saturday 11th June: 11.30 – Trooping of the Colours –
There will be a traditional display of pageantry of the
Queens Official Birthday Parade with members of the
Royal Family making their annual appearance on the
infamous balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Sunday 12th June: 14.15 – The Patrons Lunch – A one
off spectacular fundraising ‘street party’ taking place in
The Mall to close the Queens weekend of birthday celebrations. This iconic stretch will be transformed for the
event with 10,000 people gathered to celebrate the
Queens support of over 600 charities and organisations. A hamper style lunch, with carnival style entertainment.
Why does the Queen have two birthdays?
How very British! The tradition originated due to the
unreliable British weather because of the royal family’s wish to hold the grand royal birthday parade in
the summer.
It is believed that the tradition started with King
George II in 1748. His birthday fell in October however
due to the unseasonable weather he chose to celebrate
along with the armed forces in their summer military
cavalcade.
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Bucanero & Donnegans
Gleaming Towers of Pleasers; Breakfast Bap Left , Brilliant Burger Right,
and above A Pie To Die For. Photos, and others on page Chris Gray
Red and green should never be seen, or so any selfrespecting fashionista would have you believe, however
there is a very good exception to this rule in the Bay of San
Antonio. It comes in the form of Cala de Bou’s two partner
pubs Bucanero and Donnegans who sit side by side in perfect
synchrony.
Euro 16
Now it is fair to say that their differences will become most
apparent once the football kicks off. Bucanero will be seeing
red with their support going to England and Wales, whereas
Donnegans of course, will be rooting for the green green
grass of home. As to what will happen if and when red meet
green we don’t know, but until that point it’s all good friends.
Apart from the obvious benefits to world peace and harmony, this also means you can buy Donnegans Nacho sharing
plates for Bucaneros, and with its impressive proportions, it
will keep you going until half time at least.
But it’s not all football, and with both bars offering a whole
host of fun, frolics and feasting, we thought the best way of
working through it would be to start right at the beginning…
The Buc Starts Here
As the evening moves on the doors next door are thrown
open adding more bars, pool tables and the option for pole
dancing into the fray. Bucanero like their music bouncing so
it is party from the outset with a good mix of house, RnB and
everything to make your feet move.
Those from the green side of the bar who want to continue
past Donnegans bedtime are in luck, as a mere few footsteps
shuffle next door means they can party on until 5am. Patrons
can partake in any of Bucaneros many drinks offers, though
as all roads lead to Rome, all Bucanero drinks seem to lead to
shots—and nobody is complaining. To round off a perfect
party they even have the obligatory Burger available from
their own outdoor Grill.
As the night wears on, things can get, how should we say it, a
little messy and sometimes exuberant. For the protection of
the innocent this is where we will end our tale, but if you
want to see up close the late night Bucanero bounce, you
only need take a look at their Facebook galleries. Parental
advisory applies.
One final very special service offered for female clients is
that a Prince Charming will scoop you up in his arms and carry
you off home at the end of the evening*, how about that for
commitment to ensuring you have a good time.
*May require impending marriage.
See ads on page 8
Facebook links below—live in the online edition
https://www.facebook.com/donnegansirishbaribiza
https://www.facebook.com/BucaneroIbiza
Donnegans from 12noon
The early bird of the twins, Donnegans can serve you up a
brilliant breakfast to deal with the night before, whether
your appetite is of epic proportions or their very popular
breakfast stacker bun which squeezes in sausage, bacon, egg,
mushrooms and hash brown.
Settled for the afternoon or perhaps a late arrival, their
breezy terrace will keep you happy with cocktails, draft
beers, including Guinness of course, plus a shaded children’s
corner with chalk boards, giant Jenga and connect 4 etc. plus
– and every parent will love this one – free drink refills!! The
kids menu offers a good choice at a bargain price keeping the
youngsters happy whilst mums dads, lads and lasses can take
on the beef beauty that is their very special house burger
(pictured top right) Burger. This gleaming tower of pleasers is
obviously something special but it doesn’t stop there with
the famed Donnegans steak pie which is marinated in Guinness and slow-cooked to perfection.
Irish Hour & Rock n Roll Bingo
From 4-7pm, Donnegans turns up the Irish music and turns
down the price of drinks which should put you in a merry
mood as things step up a gear for the night shift.
New this year Is Donnegans Rock n Roll Bingo where the
numbers are replaced by hit songs so enjoyed by even the
most petulant teenager and Bingo-phobic father.
Donnegans Live
To be sure, to be sure, that there is something for everybody
including those who prefer music to be played on instruments, Donnegans offer an evening line-up of live acts every
other night. We must make specific mention of the regular
Roberto, a real crowd pleaser of a geezer who will have you
singing along in no time.
Back to Bucs
By now, Bucanero resident DJ and international conspiracy
theorist known and loved as ‘Monkey’ will have taken up his
resident post behind the decks ensuring that party atmos
never lets up. Bucanero is a bar where it is not at all surprising to see the staff dancing behind the bar as he spins his
magic web. Resistance is futile, you will soon be dancing.
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Food & Drink
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Shebizan
Amanda O’Riordan
SL8
When it comes to ethically produced
fashion, one company tops the list for me.
Introducing SL8 (pronounced slate), a
new ethical streetwear brand, born in the
North of England.
Slate is the original chalkboard, mined heavily in the north.
Thinking that the name SL8 would be pretty cool, the guys
designed the logo to replicate chalk on a slate board.
All garments are Fairtrade and ethically produced. Plus they
are approved by the Fairwear Foundation.
I love the whole collection. It’s bang on trend and I get a
warm feeling knowing that what I am wearing not only looks
and feels good but has a total sense of wellbeing.
Everything is silk screen printed or embroidered (hats) by
craftsmen and women in the UK. They use the highest
quality, premium cotton fabrics, and each garment is cut to
be ultra flattering.
SL8 also sponsor Cool Earth, donating
a percentage of all sales. Cool Earth
work with Indigenous tribes within
rainforests, to halt deforestation and
help provide a sustainable living.
I absolutely love the range. Here are a
select few pics of my faves.
Check out the website
www.sl8wear.co.uk
What’s Hot This
Summer?
Sophia V.
The summer is back! Well, in Ibiza anyway.
It’s officially sunbathing weather, and my
summer wardrobe is back out. I have been
busy working on book 2, which has a release
date for August 30th, and having family
over, I lost track of time. However, I’m now
here to give you the latest on trends, beauty tips, and more.
So, what’s hot this summer? Last year we
saw the maxi dresses, the playsuits, and
bodycon dresses.
There is a new range of bikini’s now trending. Frilly bikini’s. The frilly top covers the
stomach, sort of like an oversized crop top,
but obviously waterproof. It’s perfect for
those who don’t like to bare all. They’re also
comfortable and not like the vest top bikini’s
which cling to the body.
These come in all
differ-
Electro Reiki Ibiza
Combining new age technology with ancient
pure essential oils, here’s unique way of
healing your mind, body and soul with
this incredible combination. It’s a mixture
of the Pain Genie, aromatherapy massage, meditation music healing blanket and
the diffusion of the amazing oils, which will
give your guests great benefits.
So What Is It?
The Pain Genie
The Pain Genie is a hand held device that
stimulates the body’s own immune system
via nerve like impulses in a bio-feedback
dialogue with the brain and the central
nervous system.
The Pure Essential Oils
These amazing oils have the chemical composition and aroma to provide valuable
psychological and physical therapeutic benefits. These benefits are achieved through
methods including inhalation and application of the diluted oil to the skin.
Healing Blanket
The Healing Blanket has gone through extensive research, conducted by the Russian
Space Program. This unique blanket contains reflective metallic material similar to
that used in the lining of the astronaut suits
for protection against potentially harmful
electromagnetic fields.
How Does it Work?
Choose a treatment and then pick an Aromatherapy blend to suit you. Here are a few
of the many available choices.
The Blends
Love your Brain
This incredible blend contains sesquiterpene compounds that increase oxygen flow
found in the receptor sites around the pitui-
tary, pineal and hypothalamus glands easing
brain fog caused by the pollutants around
us on a day to day basis allowing you to
concentrate on a higher level and think
much clearer
Tummy hugs
This blend really looks after your digestive
system, alleviating bloating, heartburn,
wind and upset tummy's
Buzzing!
This powerful energy boost increases vitality, circulation and alertness!
One for the ladies!
This little bottle of magic helps PMS, menstrual discomfort, irregular periods and
helps balance the hormones
One for men!
This helps towards a healthy prostate and
promotes hormonal balance.
No Viruses here
A powerful blend that is very antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial. By
boosting your immune system and protects
against flu's, colds, sinusitis, bronchitis,
pneumonia and sore throats
Confidence boost
This is an energy balancing blend giving you
confidence and courage and building self
esteem. Corrects muscles by improving
balance and alignment and alleviating pain.
Also know as a Chiropractor in a bottle!
Love In The Room!
This beautiful romantic blend with get you
and your partner in the mood for love also
very nourishing and hydrates the skin.
I think the divine punishment cure is such a
good fit for the spiritual island of Ibiza.
www.electroreikiibiza.com
Read Amanda’s fashion blog
http://amandazipsitup.com/
sportystyle
joggers, but patterned,
colourful joggers that are brilliant for the
warm days, as they’re fairly loose fitting.
These are great for the casual look, and for
lounging around in even.
Bardot tops are stunning and very girly. Just
like Sandy’s style in Grease, they’re off the
shoulder and can be worn out in the sun, or
teamed with heels at a club.
Who remembers pedal-pushers? If not,
these were like knee-length jeans and leggings. Now, there are skinny knee shorts.
There are also knee-
ent sizes.
Column dresses are stunning and perfect for the evening as well as
the daytime. These are similar to maxi
dresses, however tend to be straight in
style, rather than floaty.
The shirt dress is a timeless fashion piece
that can be worn for pretty much every
occasion - sunglasses and sandals for the
day look, and heels and pretty accessories
of a night time.
The jelly sandals are showing no signs of
going out of trend. At least they’re comfortable, and come flat, heeled and in all
shapes, and colours. Gladiator sandals also
look here to stay.
Joggers appear to be everywhere at the
moment. They aren’t however the gymlength joggers and leggings available now.
Pencil skirts and crop tops are still extremely fashionable, and matching sets look stunning.
Denim skirts are being worn amongst many
celebrities. These were popular back in the
nineties.
Dungarees are also still trending in the
shops, whether skirt or trouser dungarees,
ankle, short or knee-length.
I will keep you updated on any other summer style pieces I come across.
For more on fashion and beauty, check out
my blog:
www.sincerelysophiav.wordpress.com
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Euro ‘16
Jezza’s Eurodata ...
To use that age-old football cliché – Here we Go,
Here we Go, Here we Go and Welcome to our Special
Ibizan 4 page pull-out!
As all you Footie fans know, this 4 yearly event starts TOMORROW – Friday, June 10, with hosts and favourites (to
some, anyway!) France kicking the tournament off against
Group A opponents Romania.
Over these 4 pages of this Special Edition, we look at England, Wales and Northern Ireland (all representing the United
Kingdom) as well as Spain's chances and their current news.
We have a complete match-by-match wall-chart (which some
of you may like to pin up in your bedroom/study/den/TV
room/office, well out of the way of your secretary/wife/
girlfriend/partner!) informing you of the Groups, who plays
who, where and at what time, as well as a summary of the
stadiums being used and the route to the Final on July 10.
Finally, on the back page, we have a summary of each of the
26 countries participating in this, the 15h Euro Championships, with important information of the teams, their World
Rankings, their Star Player, their Players to watch out for,
their odds and Jezza's prediction (which, of course, are only
his opinion and not intended to upset anyone!). So, from all
of us here, enjoy the next 30 odd days of international footie,
showcasing the best of European football and may the best
team win!
Not just about Bale. Wales' Aaron Ramsey is
aiming to make an impression in France
Wales
making their Euros debut so an unknown quality really but
with Ramsey and Bale in harness, they could do really well
and surprise many. I wouldn't say they're a dark horse, but
with a superb manager in Chris Coleman and a bit of luck they
could get through the Group as runners-up or 3rd place altho'
the latter would put them up against Germany in a straight
knock-out so they really have to beat Russia to that 2nd spot.
FOCUS ON …
Sky TV tip David Silva to be an important figure
for Spain
disastrous defence of their World Title in Rio two years ago.
A few influential, world-class stalwarts have retired (Xavi,
Puyol) but on the other hand Spanish football currently is the
best in Europe, as proven by their club sides having won both
the Champions and UEFA Cups yet again, as well as having
the runners-up in the former, but those teams, Real Madrid ,
Sevilla and Atletico Madrid relied heavily on non-Spanish
players and I just wonder if the national team can put it all
together. However, with the talents of De Gea, Piquet, Cesc,
Silva, Iniesta, Pedro et al if they all click then watch out! They
should progress from Group D as winners with a meeting
with a 3rd placed team which could be Wales or even Northern Ireland.
PREDICTIONS
Kyle Lafferty scored seven goals in qualifying for
Northern Ireland
Jonathan Walters will lead the line for the
Republic of Ireland
Ireland
Ed-without a view from Jezza we’ll leave the comments to
John O’Shea
"Ultimately when you get to a major tournament, the first
aim when you make the 23, you want to get out of the group,
that's the key. The atmosphere and enthusiasm around the
group have got stronger and stronger throughout this campaign. It's a different squad, different management and there
are lots of different elements involved in it to make me believe that it's going to be very different [to previous tournaments]."
Decisive duo? Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy were
the Premier League's two top scorers
England
with an exciting squad based on youth and club form in his
final 23, and with both Vardy and Kane in scintillating form,
manager Roy Hodgson appears to have appeased the majority of fans and pundits alike. Although not high on expectation, every fan would be delighted for the Three Lions, led by
Captain Rooney, to progress to at least the Quarter Finals.
However, the first step will be to win Group B passing
through to the Round of 16, the first knock-out stage, with an
easier draw against the 3rd placed team from Group A,C or D.
So, go on, surprise us, guys, and make us proud, and get us at
least to the Semis and why not, if Rooney, Kane and Allii
shine and Hart stays injury free and we don't go to penalties!
Rule Brittania!
Northern Ireland
another debutant but odds of 500/1 seem a bit unfair, considering their recent form. Manager Michael O'Neill has created
miracles so far but I think the best they can hope for would
be a 3rd place in the Group which would place them against
probably hosts France but, hey, shocks can happen!
Spain
Experience, definitely, being the current Euro Champions
having won it in the last two but form has dropped after their
Well, I never like to be so bold, but if push comes to shove
and I'm really pressed, here we go!
Dark Horses? I said Belgium at the last World Cup and they
froze then but I expect them, this time, to harness all that
talent and I can see a first ever win for them especially if all
their Premier League players (too numerous to mention!)
come to the party.. France as hosts have a really young, energetic squad and with Griezeman and Pogba on song, I can see
them going at least to the Semis, if not the Final. Spain, Germany and Italy, as always, will be there or thereabouts as I
think (and hope) England will be too, but I have to go with my
head and hedge my bets to say Germany or Belgium!
So there you have it but don't take my word for it! Let's hope
it's a wonderful, vibrant, colourful, exotic, exciting tournament as a whole, that we can all remember with fond memories in the years to come and, please, please, oh ye footie
Gods, let there be some great matches, stunning goals, brilliant saves, superb defending and just as importantly, let it
not be marred by crowd disturbances, acts of terrorism or
violence, or political interference.' especially from Brexit!
¡Disfrute/Enjoy!
Euro 2016
Double reigning champions Spain, winning in
2012, above, and 2008, below
!Important! Please note that times are UK Local—Add 1 Hour for Ibiza.
Sorry but we could not find a planner with Spanish times and life is to short to be fiddling with changing these
one by one. Worst case scenario is you will arrive at the pub an hour early, or as we’ll be calling it, an excuse.
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Road to the Final
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Jezza Predicts...
GROUP A
ALBANIA
Euros Form: Debut
World Ranking: 42
Manager: Gianni di Biasi
Star Player: Lorik Cana
Watch out for: Sokol
Cikalleshi
Odds: 250/1
First Match: Switzerland
– June 11
Prediction: No chance!
FRANCE
Euros Form: Winners
1984, 2000
World Ranking: 17
Manager: Didier Deschamps
Star Player: Griezeman
(Atletico Madrid)
Watch out for: Pogba
(Inter Milan)
Odds: 3/1 favourites
First Match: Romania –
June 10
Prediction: Could go all
the way, especially as
each time they have
won it they have been
hosts!
ROMANIA
Euros Form: Quarters
2000
World Ranking: 22
Manager: Anghel Iordanescu
Star Player: Chiriches
Watch out for: Stanciu
Odds: 100/1
Prediction: No better
than 3rd in group but in
to k/out stage
SWITZERLAND
Euros
Form:
Group
Stage 3 times
World Ranking: 15
Manager:
Vladimir
Petkovic
Star
Player:
Shakiri
(Stoke City)
Watch out for: Elvedi
Odds: 40/1
Prediction: Runners up
in the group but no further
GROUP B
ENGLAND
Euros Form: 3rd 1998
World Ranking: 11
Manager: Roy Hodgson
Star Player: Rooney
(Man Utd) – still!
Watch out for: Kane
(Tottenham)
Odds: 9/1 4th favourites
First match: Russia June 11
Prediction: Hmmm! Not
sticking my neck out but
on form, should be
group
winners
and
would expect at least
the Quarter's.
RUSSIA
Euros Form: Winners
1960 (as Soviet Union)
World Ranking: 29
Manager: Leonid Slutsky
Star Player: Dzyuba
Watch out for: Neustadter
Odds: 40/1
Prediction: Battling for
group runners up/3rd
place and in to the k/out
stage
SLOVAKIA
Euros Form: Debut
World Ranking: 24
Manager: Jan Kozak
Star
Player:
Marek
Hamsik (Napoli)
Watch out for: Mak
First Match: Wales –
June 11
Odds: 150/1
Prediction: See Albania!
WALES
Euros Form: Debut
World Ranking: 26
Manager: Chris Coleman
Star Player: Bale (Real
Madrid)
Watch out for: Williams
(Swansea)
Odds: 80/1
Prediction: See Russia
but great to see the Red
Dragon flying – heart
goes runners up as we
all would love to see
them go further, head
says tricky but you never
know!
GROUP C
GERMANY
Euros Form: 1972, 1980
(both as West Germany),
1996
World Ranking: 4
Manager: Joachim Low
Star
Player:
Neuer
(Bayern Munich)
Watch out for: Kreus
(Real Madrid)
First Match: Ukraine –
June 12
Odds: 7/2 2nd Favour-
ites
Prediction:
Current
World
Cup holders,
should get to at least
the Semis but need to
be knocked off their
perch!
NORTHERN IRELAND
Euros Form: Debut
World Ranking: 25
Manager:
Michael
O'Neill
Star Player: Lafferty
Watch out for: Grigg
(Wigan)
First Match: Poland –
June 12
Odds: 500/1
Prediction:
Fantastic
achievement to get to
France, have superb
current form, unbeaten
in 12 and would love to
see them in to the 1st k/
o round. Maybe worth a
flutter at 500's a la
Leicester!
POLAND
Euros
Form:
Group
Stage 2008, 2012
World Ranking: 27
Manager: Adam Nawalka
Star
Player:
Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
Watch out for: Linetty
Odds: 50/1
Prediction: Progress as
Runners-up/3rd
UKRAINE
Euros Form: Group stage
2012
World Ranking: 19
Manager: Mykhalo Fomenko
Star
Player:
Konoplyanka
Watch out for: Yarmolenko
Odds: 66/1
Prediction: should progress as runners-up
GROUP D
CROATIA
Euros Form: Quarters
1996, 2008
World Ranking: 26
Manager: Ante Cacic
Star Player: Modric (Real
Madrid)
Watch out for: Kovacic
(Real Madrid)
First Match: Turkey –
June 12
Odds: 25/1
Prediction: battle out
for runners-up/3rd
CZECH REPUBLIC
Euros Form: Runners up
1996
World Ranking: 30
Manager: Pavel Vrba
Star
Player:
Cech
(Arsenal)
Watch out for: Darida
First Match: Spain – June
13
Odds: 100/1
Prediction: See Croatia
SPAIN
Euros Form: Winners
1964, 2008, 2012, Quarters 1996
World Ranking: 6
Manager: Vicente del
Bosque
Star
Player:
Iniesta
(Barcelona)
Watch out for: Morata
Odds: 11/2 3rd Favourites
Prediction:
Minimum
Semis
TURKEY
Euros Form: Semis 2008
World Ranking: 18
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Manager: Fatih Terim
Star
Player:
Turan
(Barcelona)
Watch out for: Tufan
Odds: 80/1
Prediction: not out of
the group
GROUP E
BELGIUM
Euros Form: Runners-up
1980
World Ranking: 2
Manager: Marc Wilmots
Star
Player:
Hazard
(Chelsea)
Watch out for: de
Bruyne (Man City)
First Match: Italy – June
13
Odds: 10/1
Prediction: at least the
Semis but could win it!
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Euros
Form:
Group
Stage 1988/2012
World Ranking: 31
Manager: Martin O'Neill
Star
Player:
Long
( Southampton)
Watch out for: Hendrick
(Derby County)
First Match: Sweden –
June 13
Odds: 150/1
Prediction: 4th in group
of Death!
ITALY
Euros Form: Winners
1968
World Ranking: 15
Manager: Antonio Conte
(Chelsea)
Star Player: de Rossi
(Roma)
Watch out for: Pelle
(Southampton)
Odds: 16/1
Prediction: Group runners-up
SWEDEN
Euros Form: Semis 1992
World Ranking: 36
Manager: Erik Hamren
Star Player: Ibrahimovich (Man Utd)
Watch out for: Lewicki
Odds: 80/1
Prediction: K/out stage
as 3rd
GROUP F
AUSTRIA
Euros Form: Group stage
2008
World Ranking: 10
Manager: Marcel Koller
Star
Player:
Alaba
(Bayern Munich)
Watch out for: Schopf
(Schalke)
First Match: Hungary –
June 14
Odds: 40/1
Prediction: Group Runners -up
HUNGARY
Euros Form: 3rd 1964
World Ranking: 20
Manager: Bernd Storck
Star Player: Dzsudzsak
Watch out for: Nagy
Odds: 250/1
Prediction: Battle for
3rd in group
ICELAND
Euros Form: Debut
World Ranking: 34
Manager: Lars Lagerback
Star Player: Sigurdsson
(Swansea)
Watch out for: Traustason
First Match: Portugal –
June 14
Odds: 125/1
Prediction: see Hungary
PORTUGAL
Euros Form: Runners up
2004
World Ranking: 8
Manager: Fernando Santos
Star Player: Ronaldo
( Real Madrid) who else!
Watch out for: Sanches
(Bayern Munich)
Odds: 20/1
Prediction: Group winners and at least the
Quarters.
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Community
View From The Pew
Her Majesty the Queen
Rev. Dr Peter Pimentel
Thursday 9th June to Wednesday 15th June 2016
ARIES - Five of Wands
Emotionally, it's time to grips with situation
that’s been troubling you for some time. If a
friendship, relationship or business association
has become problematic or has hit a brick wall,
communication's the key to sorting it out. Find
the time to talk things through in an honest,
direct but compromising manner. All that’s
needed is clarity and…a sense of humour!
TAURUS - The Fool
You’re anything but a fool Taurus; often it’s the
behaviour of those around you that causes you
to squirm at times, but avoid taking them to task
publicly. The Fool is adventurous and this card
encourages you to think and act outside the box
whilst facing challenging situations without fear.
Expand your horizons make bold decisions this
week and trust.
GEMINI - Four of Cups
Weigh up opportunities this week as there's a
few to choose from both personally and professionally. However, delay any decision on making
a firm commitment as there may be another
opportunity on the horizon; one you might like
even better. Romantically, if you're single and
have kissed a lot of frogs recently, the signs are
good to meet your Prince/Princess.
CANCER - Eight of Wands
Success is indicated in all areas of life, including
romance and work, if you aim high. Lowering
your expectations will only attract mediocre
people or opportunities, so raise the bar in life
and put out for the best. Being quick on the
uptake will also bring great success. You snooze
you lose; don’t take long to make your mind up.
LEO – The Chariot
Have absolute trust your intuition this week,
you’re being given the green light to move
ahead with an important project or decision so
have your radar up to be able to grab opportunities as they arise. Don’t worry about the details
of how you will achieve your goal. Just keep at it
and believe that you’ll succeed, because you will.
VIRGO – Queen of Pentacles
Sofia, the Greek goddess of wisdom has a special
affinity with this card. You’re being called to
handle difficult situations with wisdom, therefore you have her cosmic support and guidance,
so don’t worry about speaking your mind. You’re
not acting in a self-interested way and this will
be recognised. Earth sign women, Taurus, Virgo
and Capricorn prove helpful and informative.
LIBRA - Six of Swords
Dry your eyes; don’t look back nostalgically at
the past. You’ve been through a difficult time,
but the worst is now over. Out of stormy waters,
into calmer seas; is the basic meaning of this
card. The figure in the boat is you leaving behind any pain; the swords represent the mind so
you need to overhaul the way you think.
SCORPIO – Six of Wands
This is an excellent week to further your career
interests, but don't let all that success go to your
head. Your will fail to impress someone important if you behave in an arrogant or high
handed manner. Sure you're good, but if you're
fighting off competition from other Leo's, it'll be
a bun fight! Success with dignity shows real
leadership.
SAGITTARIUS – Page of Swords
If challenged, stand up for your principles or be
prepared to confront those who seek to question your motives. A situation may feel like
you're walking over hot coals as others around
you might be oversensitive, just make sure you
don’t add to the fuss! If a reasonable approach
isn’t working, don’t overreact; come back with an
alternative approach/option.
CAPRICORN – Four of Wands
Time to celebrate the start of a new creative
collaboration. This is very much a team spirited
card enabling you to get the best people on
board a new project. Reliability is a key issue;
however, this card promises smooth, hassle free
dealings with others this week. For others, a
home move proves fortunate or you find your
dream accommodation.
AQUARIUS – The Hanged Man
Why sacrifice your time or energy for someone,
or a project when to be honest, you don’t have
the time or the inclination? If you cannot give it
100%, bail out early rather than disappoint others. A retreat or spa will do you the world of
good, if only to replenish the energy you've expended over recent weeks.
PISCES - Ten of Cups
Your social life picks up so expect a few visitors,
although you’d prefer to get out and about. This
happy card reminds you to celebrate and appreciate friends, family and the good times. Others
show generosity on many levels, plus expect
more than your fair share of romantic opportunities. If you’re in the public eye; you’ll be hugely
appreciated!
The United Kingdom and Commonwealth are celebrating the
Queen’s official 90th birthday. People are participating in a
wide range of events including church services and street
parties. This coming Sunday, the English-Speaking Church on
Ibiza & Formentera will be giving thanks to God for our queen
and saying a special prayer that she herself has approved for
these celebrations. The church service will be followed by a
street party. You are welcome to attend either or both of
these events.
In her 2014 Christmas broadcast the Queen said: "For me, the
life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we
celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A
role-model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out
his hands in love, acceptance and healing. Christ’s example has
taught me to seek to respect and value all people of whatever
faith or none."
In her 2002 Christmas broadcast the Queen said: 'I know just
how much I rely on my faith to guide me through the good
times and the bad. Each day is a new beginning. I know that the
only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the
long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to
put my trust in God … I draw strength from the message of
hope in the Christian gospel.'
The Queen has spoken about
the
importance
of
togetherness,
community,
family, friendship. The special
church service and the street
Thursday 25o
party are a fine opportunity to
come together as a community.
As part of her Diamond Jubilee
message in 2012, the Queen
said: “In this special year, as I
dedicate myself anew to your
service, I hope we will all be
reminded of the power of
togetherness
and
the
convening strength of family,
friendship
and
good
Friday 25º
neighbourliness, examples of
which I have been fortunate to
see throughout my reign and
which my family and I look
forward to seeing in many
forms as we travel throughout
the United Kingdom and the
wider Commonwealth.”
Weather
o
Saturday 24
Sunday 24º
Monday 25º
Tuesday 24º
Wednesday 25o
Special service to give
thanks for our Queen:
Sunday 10.30am June 12th
at Santa Eulalia, the Chapel
of Lourdes, Carrer Sant
Jaume 85 (the main street)
and the street party at
S’Hort de Can Masia.
The
English-Speaking
Church on Ibiza & Formentera. See website for locations & information. Tel 971
343383
[email protected]
www.ibizachurch.org
Carly & The Kettlebell
Challenge
Carly S
I know we're a largely charitable bunch on this island, so I'm
calling on the good folk who read The Ibizan to rally round
and help my 13 year old cousin. She is trying to raise £120
000 for an advanced spinal operation in the USA as the
procedure is currently unavailable in the UK or Europe. What
the family could really do with is a wealthy benefactor, so if
you happen to be one (hey, stranger things have happened!)
please visit her Justgiving page and donate or get in touch
with the family via me or the page. https://
crowdfunding.justgiving.com/Shanais
In the case that no rich benefactor steps forward, we're
doing all we can as a family to help raise funds. For my part,
I'll be doing a kettlebell challenge this month, during which I
will complete 9600 16kg swings and 400 12kg snatches. For
the unfamiliar, a kettlebell is a lead weight with a handle. A
swing involves moving the weight from between the legs to
in front of your body using a hip hinge and a snatch is the
movement of the weight from a swing to overhead using one
arm. Both hard work and this really will be a big challenge for
me.
I'll be doing some stages of the challenge at home and others
on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30 at The
Workout Club training sessions in the park by Ocean Beach
Club in San Antonio. I'll be taking my sponsorship form and a
donation tub with me, so please feel free to drop by! You can
also sponsor me by donating to Shanais fund, you can say it's
for Carly's kettlebell challenge if you like, but the most
important thing is that Shanais gets the donation.
As well as this, my darling friend Claire Turley, who runs Ibiza
Princess and Superhero Parties, has also offered to enter
anyone who donates to Shanais fund and comments 'Ibiza
princess parties' before the end of June into a raffle and give
a half hour Princess Party or home visit to the winner. The
prize can be claimed at any time in the next 12 months, but
must be in Ibiza. Make sure you enter if your child is a fan of
Frozen, Tangled or Beauty and the Beast, as the prize will be
to have Elsa and Anna or Rapunzel and Belle conduct a party
or come to your house! Full information on Ibiza Princess
Parties Facebook page. Link i9s live in online edition
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?
story_fbid=481219965417259&id=364480220424568
Please donate if you can, you'd be changing a young girl's life.
Thankyou.
Pitiuses Policy
As Carly says at the outset of her piece above, Ibizans have a
great record in demonstrating their community spirit through
fundraising initiatives. We have always been pleased to
support these charitable pursuits within the newspaper. Due
to the limited space available to cover so much competing
content I have decided that henceforth we can only offer to
cover charitable events that are in aid of Pitiuses based
causes or Pitiuses based charities. People are generous, but I
need to ensure we do not become weary in the face of too
many cash calls – take one look at daytime TV to see how that
can happen. I do hope this will be understood.
Ibiza Gay Pride
Ibiza Town
Claire B
Ibiza Gay Pride has returned to the island again this
year, and is currently in full swing, with lots of daytime and nighttime activities taking place until
June 12. There’s art shows, theatre, beach parties
and club nights. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday
nights there’s entertainment on the stage in the
port from 8.30pm. Friday night sees performances
from Miguel Barranco, Yeyo Guglieri and Mimi Barber and on Saturday, Innocence and Plugin. On Sunday June 12 it’s the Big Parade, starting at 6pm in
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the port. The parade begins from Avenida de los
Andenes in the port and will go along Avenida Bartolomé Rosselló, Avenida Ignacio Wallis and end in
the Vara de Rey. Spanish pop diva Marta Sánchez
will make an appearance on the stage in the port
plus there’s bound to be lots of DJs and music. The
parade was great last year and everyone (young
and old) came out in force to support it and enjoy
the entertainment. Full details on Facebook – Ibiza
Gay Pride and at:
http://www.ibizagaypride.es
Images: Diario de Ibiza: La Troya take
over the terrace at Space to open Ibiza
Gay Pride 2016
Ibiza Berlin
Metal
Cracks
San Antonio
Claire B
The 2nd edition of
Ibiza Berlin Metal
Cracks
takes
place at the
Boulevard
Terraza on
Sunday
June 12.
Three
bands, 2
from Ibiza and 1
from Berlin, are playing from
7pm - Vitrol (metal from Ibiza), Exciting Vision
(thrash metal from Berlin) and Magnum (metal
rock from Ibiza). Free entrance. More info on
Facebook - Ibiza Berlin Metal Cracks:
Slaves
San Antonio
Claire B
The Ibiza Rocks opening party is on Wednesday June 15 with UK garage-punk
duo Slaves. Support is from Ratboy and Phil Taggart. Following
the success from their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Are
You Satisfied?’, Slaves supported The Libertines for the
sold-out 10th Birthday show in 2015 and went down a
storm. This year they’re back headlining at the
opening party and it’s sure to be a great night.
Tickets are from £30.
There’s also an official after-party at Ibiza
Rocks House at Pikes, hosted by Rock
Nights. DJs Silvia Superstar and Colin Peters will be spinning the tunes in Freddies
and in Chez Fez there’ll be Lola Von Dage,
Tiki Boy and Morini. Plus all the usual
Pikes and Rock Nights shenanigans, including bathtub karaoke with Sunny. For
details and guestlist go to Rock Nights
on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Ibiza-BerlinMetal-Cracks-434830700017650/?fref=ts
Methead
Ibiza Town
Claire B
Methead are playing at Sa Questio in Ibiza Town on Saturday
June 11 from 10pm. Methead play rock and heavy metal classics. Free
entrance. Sa Questio is at c/Vicente Serra y Orvay, 22.
Electric
Dreams
Es Canar
Carly S
I was one of a very impressed audience at the debut gig of Ibiza's hottest new girl group, Electric
Dreams. Made up of Lauren Kaycee on lead vocals,
Claire Wakeman on guitar and backing vocals and
Wiebke Pahrmann on violin, trumpet, trombone
and backing vocals, these ladies have brought
something different and very exciting to island's
live music scene.
To start with, they look fabulous. Lauren was resplendent in little black dress, fringed cape and
chunky statement jewellery as she strutted around
the stage poolside at The Jacaranda Lounge and
Claire and Wiebke glittered in short gold play suits,
their long blonde locks blowing in the breeze. However, these ladies don't just have looks, but talent
to boot.
Lauren's high and pure vocal tones perfectly suited
the classic dance tracks such as Ain't Nobody and
Finally which she performed with confidence and
panache, and my personal favourite was a cover of
90's floor filler Mr Vain, during which she struck
several sexy poses on the silver elephant on stage
(she told me after that she was just trying to get a
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rest as she was shattered from all the
dancing around and singing, but she we'll
pretend it was intentional!)
Claire and Wiebke provided solid harmonies to Lauren's vocal, but it was the live
instruments which really had me stomping my feet. Both Claire and Wiebke
clearly skilled musicians and I adored
their contributions. Claire reminded me
of a Robert Plant video as she plucked
and swayed with her guitar, lending
depth and rhythm to the performance.
Wiebke switched between instruments
all the time, providing a jazzy uptempo
brass to All About That Bass, amongst
other fantastic tracks, and signature
euphoric violin to Don't Think I Could
Forgive You and more.
The girls got better and better as the
gig went on and it was astonishing to
believe this was actually their first
live gig together. They will be playing
at Jacaranda Lounge every Sunday
night and I've a sneaking suspicion
we'll be seeing them all over the island
soon. Slick, sexy and seriously talented.
Look out Ibiza, Electric Dreams have arrived.
Right: Lauren leads Electric Dreams
https://www.facebook.com/
rocknightsclub/?fref=ts
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Sport
It is little surprise, nor does it require any apology, that we
should have 3 eulogies following the passing of
Muhammad Ali
Jezza’s World of Sport
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee – his hands can't
hit what his eyes can't see!”
Sir, we shall miss you but we will never, ever forget you
and let him leave us with this most poignant of his sayings which sums him up completely, in my mind anyway
“I would like to remembered as a man who won the
heavyweight title 3 times, who was humorous and who
treated everyone right. As a man who stood up for his
beliefs no matter what. And, I wouldn't even mind if
folks forgot how pretty I was!”
Rip My Hero.
Muhammad Ali 1942 – 2016 ,
The Passing Of An Icon
As most womenfolk know, us men have a few sporting heroes and I'm no different – Sir Ian Botham and Sir Gary Sobers
(Cricket), Pele (Football), Seve (Golf), Federer and Borg
(Tennis) but right up there at No 1 was Muhammad Ali, so it
was with great sadness in my heart when I heard that the
great man had finally left us last w/end. As a teenager and
then in later years, I had the privilege, nay, honour, of staying
up late and watching those two infamous and incredible
bouts against Smokin' Joe Frazier (“ the Thrilla in Manila”)
and George Foreman (“the Rumble in the Jungle”) when Ali
beat the odds stacked against him, as well as his opponents,
who were at the height of their own careers. I also remember, with fondness, watching the Parkinson Show when he
had Ali and Freddie Starr on at the same time and what a
show that turned out to be – sheer entertainment! The man
had everything; good looks, incredible physique, fabulous
God-given boxing talent, personality, humour, charm but,
most importantly, a complete understanding of his fellow
man, whatever his colour, social standing or creed and these
traits are what made him, arguably, the most famous human
on the planet, recognised wherever he went. His humour was
so catching with famous comments such as:
“I have seen Foreman shadow boxing and the shadow
won!”
“It will be a killer and a chiller and a thriller when I get
the gorilla in Manila!”
“It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am!”
“Champions aren't made in gyms, champions are made
from something they have deep inside them – a desire,
a dream, a vision”
“If you even dream of beating me, you'd better wake
up and apologise!” and finally, and possibly his most
famous -
After penning the above I just don't feel it right to continue
with my normal report, but I will just mention the Tennis as
Our Andy Murray lost his French Open Final against World No
1, Djokovic by 3 sets to 1, which gave Novak not only his first
French Open Title but also he became only the 8th player to
complete the Major set and, more importantly, only the 3rd
player in history to achieve the Holy Grail of men's tennis, the
Grand Slam of holding all four Majors at the same time, a feat
that was last achieved by Rod Laver in 1969 and bypassed
even Borg, Sampras, Agassi or Federer. So congrats to him
and also to Spain's Garbine Muguruza, who defeated World
No 1 Serena Williams in the Women's Final, surprisingly in
only 2 sets, with the American desperately trying to reach
Steffi Graf's record of 22 Majors and still stuck on 21.
'Til next week and my Euro 2016 report, Jezza
able to get a punch on him. So as a school boxer to me Clay
won the fight easily but my brother and I were about the only
ones, apart from the judges, who did. When the result was
announced the crowd went mad there was booing , whistling
screeching from the ladies, programmes, coins anything they
could lay their hands on was hurled into the ring luckily the
chairs were bolted to the floor! This went on for about 15
minutes until the MC managed to get the crowd quietened
down by reminding everyone that there was an Italian heavyweight fighter still to box and if they didn´t allow the Medal
ceremony to take place he couldn´t fight. They calmed down,
the Pole received his silver medal to rapturous applause and
cheering and then it all kicked off when Clay got his medal
and there he was a young black boxer on what should have
been the happiest day of his life receiving the medal with
tears streaming down his face. The crowd was asked again to
stop for the National Anthem. All you heard was the first
three notes, dah da dah boo. Someone even tried to climb up
the flagpole to pull down the Stars and Stripes. What a night
and the strange thing is I have never read that account in any
book or article about his career or about that fight. There was
even a book written in 2008 that said “By the time it was over
even the Italians in the arena were on Clay´s side”!! It even
went on “There were no hisses or whistles when Clay was
announced the unanimous winner”!!!! It is staggering how
people cannot just get the facts wrong but the complete
opposite of what happened. It makes you wonder what on
earth possessed him to mention hisses and whistle it is not
something that would normally come to mind when you are
reporting on a fight. What a joy Muhammad Ali was to watch
especially in his early years and such a shame he carried on
boxing too long but he was and will always be “The Greatest”.
Memorial from Juan
Mike MacDonald
I had the privilege of sitting ringside and seeing Muhammad
Ali or Cassius Clay as he was known then; win his Light Heavyweight Olympic Gold Medal in Rome 1960. It was an incredible fight and an even more incredible medal ceremony. His
opponent was a Polish boxer Pietrzowski who kept coming
forward chasing Ali round the ring, Ali just bobbed and
weaved pulled his head back to avoid the punches with his
hands by his sides. It was against all the conventions and
teaching of boxing coaches. He was so quick when the Pole
came in Clay would hit him with a flurry of punches, tie him
up hang on to him, spin him round against the ropes fire a
few quick punches and dance away with the Pole once more
chasing after him. So it went for three rounds Clay dancing,
weaving bobbing running round the ring and the Pole hardly
Muhammad Ali, Big
Swinging D....
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Love this iconic Ali image. To me it says that to be a great
fighter isn't all about having the biggest punch, and Ali
proved that in and out of the ring time after time.
It wasn't all adoration though and i'm sure a lot of past critics
and bigots are hiding behind tributes today.
I don't think my dad, himself a boxer, ever forgave Muhammad Ali's (Clay's) corner for splitting his glove at the end of a
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round when Henry Cooper looked to have him beat. Despite
that he recognised him as a world best. Whether intentional
or not the glove-split gave Clay precious extra recovery time
allowing him to come back and win the fight.
In the context of today's universal adoration of Ali's life and
achievements we should not forget that for the entirety of
his boxing career a huge number of white men hated Ali with
a passion, and on the other side of the Atlantic they didn't
need as much of a reason as an accusation of cheating. For
them Ali was the epitome of the enemy within, not only a
black man, but a black man they couldn't shut up.
Just how appalling that as a young man Ali (Clay) could return
to America with an Olympic Gold medal round his neck, but
not be allowed to enter a 'whites only' restaurant in his Kentucky home? That degree of segregation is so abhorrent and
so ignorant that it feels to equate more with 18th century
slave traders, yet the reality is that it was within the lifetime
of around a third of people who will read this.
Ali was a fantastic fighter. A huge personality. But i genuinely
think his greatest legacy was not the mouth behind the gum-
shield, or the fist within the glove. Muhammad Ali's greatest
effect on the world was a result of something you'd find in
his shorts. I am not saying the civil rights movement wouldn't
have happened without him, but he hurried it along and gave
a lot of those that followed him the voice that they had previously lacked.
Muhammad Ali was the world's first big swinging dick black
man, at a time the world needed a big swinging dick black
man.
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From Cat, With Love
Cat Milton
I have a new love.
Gentle, tender and wise it is.
It speaks with me, when I don't want to listen; shows me
more than I usually want to see.
It teaches me that there is more than my 'knowing',
'being right' and 'doing' than I could possibly conceive of.
Gently it teases my ignorance and self-righteousness,
tenderly it broadens my mind, brushing aside my narrowness of view like a leaf caught upon the wind.
It comes to me as I walk the hills and the moonstruck
beaches late at night.
Every time I hold a belief dear, a truth close, an opinion
for which I shall be outraged to find an opponent,
Every time I set myself upon a path, without due consideration "And if not" whispers. "And if not true," And if not
the way, "
And if not the only answer?
I have a new love.
Gentle, tender and wise it is.
Hasta Luego Ibiza
Colin Butts
It is with heavy but healthy heart, problematic pancreas,
lesioned liver and sombrero'd (ish) Shar Pei, that today I
indefinitely head back to the UK for what at the very
least, will be my first full London summer since 1999.
From initially visiting Ibiza in 1983, to working here in
those magical years of 87 & 88, to visiting friends all
through the beautifully naive nineties, to vowing to never
come back in 1999, to moving over to Ibiza the very next
summer with my 56 channel desk recording studio and
seeing the remix we did of Sweet Dreams explode, to
getting Is Harry on the Boat? made into a film that same
year, to finding that studio a more permanent home in a
record shop called Plastic Fantastic, to thinking it would
be good to have a cool little bar there in 2002 and that
eventually evolving into Plastik, to buying a villa here in
2007 so my winters were spent here too, to eventually
getting A Bus Could Run You Over made last year... So
much seems to have happened yet it all seems like
yesterday.
When I started my relationship with Ibiza she was a lot
more innocent, like a naturally beautiful young girl not
fully aware of the effect she has on people.
I leave her having grown into a far more sophisticated,
hard-nosed businesswoman.
I leave her constantly trying to deny all the things
that drew me and so many others to her in the
1st place - now she wants to be taken seriously.
It's all about the businesswoman and she is trying
to deny her past, deny her initial appeal as though
that innocence shames her.
She is super successful - rich beyond her wildest
dreams - but I leave her even more nepotistic,
greedy, spoilt, knowing what she doesn't want but
half clueless as to what she does want, particularly
for San Antonio, a massive part of her initial appeal
that she now looks down at like a gangrenous toe
that she'd rather amputate than cure.
God/Allah/My Little Pony willing I am intending to
come back but inept and short-sighted politicians
may well make me think twice.
Maybe I'd be more tempted to return if they brought
back stocks to every village so that any "agent" asking
stupid fees and prices for seasonal or long term property
rental could be locked in them and have rotten fruit
thrown at them. Or rocks.
Also stick in the planners who defy logic to order the
most disruptive road works at the worst times. Feel free
to add any other stock victims below.
I could rant for hours but would rather end on a positive
note by thanking all my Ibiza friends who have rallied
around and supported me, be they still living on this
frustratingly magnetic island or elsewhere in the world
but who know that our deep connection is rooted in this
island.
Adios seems inappropriate so hasta luego Ibiza.
Have a good summer everyone xxx

ibizan 830 a7

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