NR Magazine - December

New Romney

Have yourself a merry little Christmas...

The year is definitely ending, and the very last party came on the night of the 15th of December... In order to celebrate Christmas all together, a little cooking team prepared a very nice pre-Christmas Dinner, staring in particular Villy, Mari, Filipa and other volunteers such as Marghe, Edita or Therese... Please note I only wrote girls names... Lazy boys...

Once upon a time, in a very busy kitchen of some hotel in some place into Kent, a girly team were working really hard doing the cooking... This is a story about huge turkey, salmon, chestnut, chocolate and cream. This is a story of hours of simmering, of baking, and of a hard battle with a certain turkey and a certain fill-in... Well, to sum-up, thank you to all the girls that prepare a delicious dinner for our last party together, you did so great and it was indeed an enchantment!

Elegance and charm were surrounding Foreshore with an aura of glamour on this particular evening, as Kerstin was rather clear one the dress code: dressed-up! Boys put on their best shirt and costume (with the notable exception of Boaz...) and girls their nicest dresses and tops, in order to take a last and very nice group picture, gathered all together in the living room of Foreshore for the last time of our lives... So many great memories from this place!

But the first step was obviously the dinner... Champagne popped up to mark the beginning of the meal, for the best pleasure of the last Frenchies between us... Toasts with salmon, tomatoes pies and quiche lorraine, salads and prosciutto, that was only for the starters. But the long-awaited moment finally arrived with the presentation of the turkey, undoubtedly the star of the night. Desserts also, with Filipa’s cream cake, a chestnut and chocolate “bûche”, Villy’s Christmas cookies and brigadeiros... Food profusion so. But not only.

Kerstin finally discovered her favourite drink, thanks to Mari and Marghe, and to Martini’s spumante... Food and alcohol, music and dance, to summarize celebration!!!

Magazine – Monday, 16th of December 2010

Staff presentation – Kerstin 2

What are your main hobbies/interests in life?

I’ve got the usual hobbies of a (Swiss) girl as for example snowboarding and skiing as well as going out, meeting friends and so on. Besides this I’m in the management of our home town football club. So in Flums you often see me on the football field. Before I left for England I just took over my own junior football team. This 6 little boys were a lot of fun but also very exhausting! Furthermore I’ll participate next year in our local carnival club. They make special music and when you see some crazy pictures of me in Facebook in February 2012 with a lot of colour in my face, don’t think I got insane, it’s just the usual way to dress up and to paint the face.

Where are you from and what makes your country and city worth visiting?

As I said before I’m Swiss. And of course we have got really good cheese and chocolate but I assume you

know that already or at least since you have met me..;) We have got some big cities as Bern, Zuerich, Geneva or Basel with nice shopping opportunities and a few sights. But if you ever want to come to Switzerland, then check out my place. I will prepare a delicious fondue for you, later we will visit my local to have one, two or three of a special home-made slug. In the case you get up the following morning I will proudly show you my ski resort. After a long skiing day we will show up in my favourite winter cottage restaurant to have another traditional Swiss dinner with loads of cheese and afterwards an unforgettable après-ski party.

What are you studying and what are your future plans?

I study business in the university of Saint Gallen, where I just finished my forth semester. After my intern ship adventure I will start the final year. Afterwards I would love to find a job in a tourism or event management related sector. Fortunately I life in a part of Switzerland where the tourism is really important with many interesting companies. So I hope it’s not going to be too difficult to find my perfect job match.

Tell me something we didn't know about you?

In order to deliver a really interesting interview I think I have to come up with some nasty old stories.. So let’s go back to my childhood. I used to be am altar girl for more than 5 years, I also played piano and sang in a choir. Sorry, it looks like I disappointed you, I do not have so many dirty stuff to tell since I was one of this boring, well behaved girls. Another interesting fact about me? I broke my nose once since someone crashed into me in the ski slope. Still too boring, so there is the last, hopefully interesting story: It was my birthday and since I was that happy to turn 20 I decided

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to have a girls party with three of my best friends in my favourite club. It became late and I became drunk and so I started to dance on a pole in my micro mini dress. The bad thing about the whole story is that I was well known in this place and I’m still too ashamed to return even when it’s now more than a year ago... I’m so sad about this happening since it was such a nice club!

Which qualities are you looking for in people around you?

Actually I’m not looking for special qualities. I meet persons, talk with them and then it makes ‘click’ and I love them. It does not even need to have a special reason or a quality. Except of one: I like punctual persons, but I think NR is the wrong place to find this kind of people! ;)

What did this internship bring to you?

The best thing about this internship is the people I have met here. When I tell my friends at home about England I’m only talking about is Marghe, Iida, Mari, Vanessa, Villy and so on. I think this intern ship made me aware of cultural differences. There is for example a conversation with Villy which I will never forget. I was angry because everybody was late as usual and so I was talking about disrespect and so on and her answer was: “You know, Kerstin, in Greece, there it’s impolite to be on time!!” I think I got more tolerant and patient in the meantime. Another important thing I learnt is to appreciate my life at home. I have met so many people and they told me about their lives in other countries. And all this new experiences lead to the conclusion that I won’t complain so much any more about minimum wages, late trains or minus degrees, because now I know Rob from England where the buses are always late and Iida from Finland where -20 degrees is a normal average winter temperature.

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Khaled Maatallah

Our dear Khaled left us unexpectedly and far too early on the 30th

of November, but we hope to see him again (Come on, London’s not so far away!), and rendez-vous at the last big Thank You Party! (That was not a question...)

By the way, have fun in London and do not forget us!

Julien Seng

Another French guy leaving us on the 10th of December (it’s a habit!), you will miss seeing you strolling around in Foreshore, with your dressing gown, a cigarette in one hand and a beer in the other.

Have fun in France, say hello to Sophie from all of us, and take care!

Matthieu Evain

On the 16th of December, the craziest person I have ever met (that is a compliment... or not) will leave us, and we will miss him so much!

New Romney will be far too quiet without you around Matt, no more “prout prout” on Iida’s facebook status, no more “Chaud patate!” and no more “Good morning!!” all day long... Anyway, take care, you bastard!

Thérèse Gronier

My only French girl colleague! You will probably miss as much as I will her beautiful smile, her cooking times (by the way it was a pleasure to cook with you dear...) and her complains about the profusion of food...

Enjoy your return in France (you know, baguette, cheese, wine, foie gras...) and wish you all the best!

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Iida Pukkila

Our sweet and lovely Finnish girl will come back to her Scandinavian cold and snow (but not before a last weekend in London all together), and we will miss her kindness and her “Come on-ah”!

Think of us in your sauna Miss New Romney, and we wish you all the best for your future!

Kerstin Schlegel

Switzerland represents! It’s also time for our sweet but so efficient Event Manager to return to her beloved Swiss mountains, but we will miss her a lot! You were my knight, and the surprise maker round here, a kind of magician for all of us...

Can’t wait for you to come in 71, to share some last precious moments with you! Wish you all the best for the future dear!

Margherita Comparini

Our greatest failure was not to manage to interest her in fruits... But still we will all miss this funny (and loud) Italian girl...

Keep your smile, your good mood and wish you all the best for your return in Italy...

Maria Vittoria Palattella

Our second Italian girl will leave us... The official photographer of our adventures, the most beautiful smile and the most constant positive attitude, all that will let a big hole in the New Romney life, and even more in our hearts.

Take care of you, enjoy Italy, friends, family and cute niece! Hope to see you again...

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Vassiliki Kypraiou

Ahh... Villy, the Greeks as we call you and Spiros round here... Great reprensentants of Greece indeed! We will miss you a lot (and your Greek recipes also)... No more stories about your explorations around England and Ireland, no more of your awesome laugh...

Anyway, take care, and continue exploring Europe and the world! Wish you all the best...

Spiridon Adam

Spiros, we will all remember your great performance on Heartbeat, now each time we will listen to it we will think of you. Forever. I hope you are happy to be associated to Enrique until the end of your days.

You are a great guy, do not change and take care!

Raphael Guerreiro

The last French boy and the eldest of the interns will leave New Romney on the 18th of December, so he will probably be a bit confused when he’ll return home! Yes, we will also miss you...

Take care, wish you all the best and good luck for your next internship!

Vanessa Fines

The best one for the end... Kidding. As you all know, I’m returning home on the 20th, but looking forward for our last weekend in London...

By the way... Any volunteer to replace me with the NR Mag?

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What are your main hobbies/interests in life?

Actually, my main interest in life is life in general. I like trying different things and gaining more knowledge and experience. I’m really interested in foreign languages and art, even though I’m not an artistic person. I’m also very interested in psychology and I always search for the relation among people’s motives, feelings and actions, both in personal and communal level. I also love travelling and becoming familiar with different cultures and customs. Apart from these, I do all the non-exciting things in my free time, like watching movies, listening to music and hanging out with friends -especially in coffee-shops, which are the number one Greek spare-time activity-.

Where are you from and what makes your country and city worth visiting?

I’m from Greece. I was born and raised in Athens, but I come from Mykonos, a small beautiful island in the Aegean sea. Greece is known for its long and interesting history, which dates back from the 2nd millennium BC, between 1900 and 1600 BC. My country is also popular for its exciting night-life, since bars and clubs stay open until the early morning, and of course for the warm climate and the sunny days. My first home, Athens, is one of the oldest capitals and only Acropolis and the old city (Plaka) are enough to make the city worth-visiting. As regards my second home, Mykonos....hmmm...one page is not enough to describe why it is worth visiting :P ...I think you should come and check by yourselves! It is said to be the place with the strongest sunlight and that’s way there is always positive energy there. Maybe this is the reason why the tiny island next to Mykonos (Delos), currently being open to public only as a museum, was chosen to be the island devoted to Apollo, the ancient Greek god of light. Of course, the life in Mykonos helps the positive energy to become even more positive with the beautiful beaches, the wind that prevents you from feeling too hot during the warm summer months, the crazy beach bars, the world-famous clubs and of course the always smiley Greek people!

What are you studying and what are your future plans?

I’m studying Marketing and Communication in Athens University of Economics and Business. I don’t have any specific future plans... Most students nowadays do Master Studies, so maybe I am supposed to search something to study for a Master’s degree...but actually I’m rather satisfied with my Bachelor degree, because I cannot think of something that I like to do for a living more than Marketing and Communication. So, for the time being, I think that I will start searching for a permanent job on marketing.

Tell me something we did not know about you?

Despite the fact that I study in an Economic University, calculations are a big pain for me. It’s not maths that give me a hard time...just the “counting” part...:P...One more big secret is that I was writing poems when I was a child and my teacher asked me to write some for the school festival. I also had a “hit” in my poetry-past when I wrote a poem together with my best friends, satirizing a

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famous Greek one that we were studying at school. This satirical poem was even given to students of some private schools in my neighbourhood by their teachers many years later, but unfortunately under “unknown author”. This is when I lost my chance of entering the hall of fame...and I’m still trying since then... :P

Which qualities are you looking for in people around you?

I try not to offend or hurt the others and I always respect them even if I don’t agree with what they say or do, so I expect the same behaviour. I like people that are “open-books”, as we say in Greece, so that I know that I can be myself without being judged and I appreciate modesty and warm smiles. However, I am not that selective with people. I can hang out with almost everyone because anyway no one is perfect and anyone deserves a chance. As far as there is a topic to talk about, I can drink a coffee and have (at least :P) one drink with anyone. These qualities are just standards to help me know which people worth for me and which don’t.

What did this internship bring to you?

This internship helped me realise that totally different people with diverse backgrounds can find things in common and feel like family. Good-will and positive attitude are actually what makes us have a good time. When I first entered Foreshore and people told me that this is the party-house, I could not realise how is it possible to have a party in a living room in New Romney and now I think that these parties were some of the best I had so far. As for the work-part of the internship, I learned how to work and co-operate with people from different countries, which can be really helpful in the future. It was also my first time to work in a marketing department and it felt like a small step forward for my future career!

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This month the New Romney community welcomed only one new member... Time seems to be to departures and not for arrivals... This certainly explains why this unexpected arrival drove all of us crazy, turning the kitchen into a betting centre: boy or girl? French, German, Spanish? Well the answer arrived one day after...

Rudy Jungen

Start Date: 28/11/2010End Date: 25/02/2011Department: Marketing

Hobbies: I am Belgian. I love travelling and meet other people from other countries and to speak English with them. It’s also the reason that I am in New Romney now. I like to sort out with friends, going to the cinema, making fruits wine. I’ll bring some fruits wine in New Romney later...

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NR Got Talent!!

A major competition occurred on the 24th of November in our beloved party place, Foreshore, staring without any doubt the most talented people around Kent. “NR got talent” unfortunately gathered only four teams, but quality matters most than quantity, and we indeed were offered humour, technique and lot of fun!

The atmosphere was already electric when I entered the living-room. Anxiety, stress and excitement saturated the air at the edge of the competition. No more time to train, performances were about to start. After a couple of drinks, the jury, composed of Roberta, Julien and my humble person, were ready to admire, hate, criticize, in a word, to judge.

The “Girls” opened the contest to find Foreshore’s new talent, on the famous song Wannabe, with a deeply worked choreography, full of dynamism and joy, and liven things up in the place, despite a slight lack of synchronisation according to Julien (yes, I’m squealing on you...). Iida, Marghe, Kerstin,Villy and Thérèse make the Spice girls come back to life and this legendary band rise from ashes with success!

The second performance involved a very sweet and passionate couple, singing Heartbeat with conviction, Spiros portraying Enrique Iglesias and Benita being a really convincing Nicole Scherzinger... Even though they were not naked, this parody of the video clip was very sexy and sensual. Everybody could feel this little sparkle between them, it was adorable to see.

The third team was not exactly a team, by Matthieu showed us his incredible ability to embody several persons at once. Schizophrenic? Maybe, but that was not his talent of the day, as he offered us a one-man show, playing legends of the Seventieth Art from De Niro to Spiderman, with Gollum or 007 in the middle... Great acting performance, interesting concept.

The fourth team had a real special talent, as Roberta and Raquel gave us a burp demonstration, properly disgusting in my opinion...

Well, in front of so much talent, the jury was fighting rather than deliberate, and decided to impose a new improvisation proof to the teams. The burping team was of course eliminated, but only because Roberta could not be part and judge as the same time, nothing to do with their non-performance. The three teams had respectively to sing Poker Face by Lady Gaga, We Will Rock You by Queen and Rock DJ by Robbie William. Only great performances, but the show done by Matthieu, strip-tease included, beat them all and overcame the whole jury.

So, congrats to Mattyou!

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7 tips to digest well during the festive season

This time of the year, framed by Christmas and New Year’s Eve, is always hard to take for your stomach. But there are many naturals ways to help it go well. Read and learn...

Tip n°1: Get your stomach ready before starting the festive season.

Before eating a rich and heavy meal you can just take 1 table spoon of olive oil. It will help to avoid all the inconveniences related to the excess of good food and alcohol. It could seem to be really basic but you will see, it’s really efficient.

Tip n°2: You didn’t know the tip above and you didn’t take the lifesaving spoon of olive oil before your Christmas dinner... I guess that you don’t feel really good right now but don’t worry, there’s a solution!

Wash 2 or 3 untreated lemons ( you can find it in any organic food stores). Then, cut them in pieces without peeling them and put them to boil in water during 10 minutes. Let cool and drink this mixture . You will really feel better.

Tip n°3: To avoid indigestion, infuse branches of thyme during a few minutes in simmering water. You will get a tisane really efficient to fight indigestion and rumbling of your stomach but also to avoid to feel sick or nauseous.

You can also prepare a tisane with anise and you will see that this meal that you’ve just eaten will be digested in the wink of an eye.

Tip n°4: If you have problems of aerophagia, there is a natural and efficient cure for it... Indeed, mint is really adapted for this kind of problems. You can prepare a mixture in taking 15g of mint leaves and in infusing it in 1 liter of water.

Then, take one cup of this preparation in the morning and one in the evening. Depending on your taste, you can drink it either cold or hot.

Tip n°5: You had a really good moment but your stomach remembers it as a bad memory...

Mix 1 tea spoon of Maizena in a glass of cold water and drink it. It should stop your heartburn quite quickly.

Tip n°6: If despite all this tips above your digestion is still disturbed, then put a hot-water bottle on your liver for 15 to 20 minutes. Do it during the evening before going to bed.

Tip n°7: And if you feel headache in the morning in waking up, put a bag of ice on your nape.

With all these tips, you’re well equipped to face the festive season.

I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year!!

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“Tapis rouge!”

On the 27th of November took place Benni and Khaled’s Thank You Party, dedicated to the Seventh Art. Foreshore turned into a new Cannes Festival, welcoming the greatest and brightest stars of Hollywood, with their aura of glamour and sparkles...

Cinema icons and legendary roles met in Foreshore for an unforgettable evening... Audrey Hepburn, the Kill Bill team, Hancock, Sweeney Todd and James Bond were found playing drinking games in the kitchen, forgetting their concurrence in the box-office and their differences of salary to enjoy a sparkling and of course glamorous party all together. And not only the did have a great party, but they did not even talk about their future film projects or the psychotic condition of some directors.

Instead of what, Ennis del Mar apparently did not need to be lost in the wildness of the Brokeback mountains to find Jack Twist, and Bellatrix Lestrange danced without transforming Lara Croft in festering and slimy frog...

Alcohol was flowing, music was electrifying bodies, but it was already time for our two beloved Frenchies to say goodbye and to give their last speech. Sweeney Todd had to return to Fleet Street (so many people waiting to be shaved by him, so many meat pies to be cooked...), and Hancock steped onto stage to announce that he had to leave us for some rescue mission to fulfil in London...

In the early morning, all the V.I.P. Guests left the disco lights and alcohol profusion of Foreshore to find outside a white and cold snow cover, wrapping the beach like a soft blanket... Hopefully, they all had their limousine waiting outside to bring them back to their natural Hollywood environment, the warm and sunny Beverly Hill...

The story does not tell if Zorro arrived soon enough to save Jane from the claws of the most dangerous animals of her jungle, or if Fiona finally found her Prince Charming... But at least neither Gogo or Elle Driver scalped O-Ren.

And nobody killed Bill...

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ExtravagantRidiculousDumbSuperheros!!!

December had a great start with Julien’s Thank You Party on the 4th, dedicated to the virtual and fascinating universe of Geeks, in clear a Nerds Party! I have to say I doubt there are any authentic parties in Nerdsland, but whatever, we all dressed up our stripped shirts and glasses and became Nerds for one night... in Julien’s honour!

Nerd: 1. A foolish, inept, or unattractive person.2. A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.

The Foreshore population magically turned into foolish and unattractive person, single-minded in scientific pursuits, a prodigy not that difficult to accomplish for some of us... Huge glasses, spots, braces, the all anti-social panoply was out this night, to make us feel as nerdy as possible. Feeling so ridiculous probably explains why most people drunk a lot, to forget their exuberant accoutrements (this is indeed pointed to you Rapha, but not only...).

We were offered a nice but already quite wasted Thank You Speech, beginning with our traditional Alcoholics Anonymous song “Ami Julien lève ton verre...” and ending with a big collective hug, from which Iida still keeps some painful rests...

Well, what else to say? Another crazy party soaked with alcohol... Ah yes, one major event by the way... Two lonely hearts found each other this night, fulfilling Foreshore with love and tenderness... A bit too much tenderness though, Matthieu. Your love bites on every neck were not a true evidence of your fidelity towards Julien...

Anyway, the star of the party was far too drunk to walk, so he did not realize your treason... and slept on the floor, under the nice protection of our beloved Rubbish. Hope Sophie won’t be jealous, or Paris will also be synonymous of some trouble for you mate!

Nerd did not actually meant socially inept @ this particular party, but actually it did meant unattractive and alcoholic!

Wish you all the best Julien!

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ARIES (Mar. 21- Apr. 20): 2011 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for Aries. Things have been in a holding pattern for the past few years as Aries struggled on many levels. Although the Aries continued to show forward movement, the opportunity for much of that effort to finally pay off. A strong year for career and income that will bring positive movement internally. Of course, yin and yang requires Aries to work a little harder on some of the areas that have gone out of balance, but this will be a challenge Aries facing down without a problem .

Career and Income Horoscope

Aries, don’t start spending yet but 2011 is looking like an excellent year for cash flow. You have done the time, get ready for the dime! Many of your projects, ideas and career moves are going to gel in 2011. This may mean it’s time for a huge promotion, a career jump or even the advancement of a business idea or concept. Step up to the plate and get ready to swing, because when it comes to career and cash, 2011 is your year. The majority of your power will come in the earlier part of the year, so go for the gold immediately. Looking at the Aries 2011 yearly horoscope, it’s safe to say there’s no reason to hesitate when everything that comes out of your mouth sounds like a brilliant idea.

Love, Family and Social life Horoscope

Sometimes, success in one area means a little more work in another. The Aries 2011 yearly horoscope shows that familial and initiate relationships are going to be strained in the early part of the year, Aries. In fact, they could spin out of control. Be ready to manage even the smallest situation that comes up with family or a loved one. Ignoring a small warning sign could result in major issues down the road. If you want harmony in 2011, be ready to talk out problems. Commit to a willingness to work through issues that come up, don’t just pull the rip cord like you sometimes to. There’s a realistic possibility that any type of dramatic action in the early part of the year could lead to the end of a relationship that, up to now, has been going well.

Education and Traveling Horoscope

With 2011 flourishing, Aries will not want to take the time to do something as leveling as take a vacation. Work, work and more work will be the name of the game. In terms of learning, this will be divine as Aries will be eager to gobble up any and all information that can help things to keep going so well. But Aries, force yourself to slow down sometime in June or July. You cannot keep a crazy pace forever. Better allow yourself to rest so you can finish off 2011 with the same vitality you started with.

Health Horoscope

Things look great for Aries in terms of health. Take advantage of this state to build your body, heart and mind even more. Eat right, get plenty of exercise and enough sleep. This is the year to try out that new sport you were thinking of or to take a little time for yourself and work out aggression at the gym. Find a way to channel all that energy to care for your body as well and 2011 should see you in good shape.

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TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21):Stubborn but patient, Taurus is always willing to weather a storm. The Taurus 2011 yearly horoscope shows that this quality will help you during the rockier parts of 2011. The first part of the year will bring struggle in career and money, while health issues will also cause confusion throughout the year. The good news is that love and intimacy are at an all time high, allowing Taurus to have constant support. The challenges of this year will result in personal growth and change, all working towards the positive.


The greatest enemy to career the Taurus will have in 2011 is himself. Even if the world economy is causing strife and confusion, there is no need to internalize this. Worrying about everything from your job, your debt to your future will not cause anything to improve. Instead, put your best face forward and trust that you are capable of doing a great job. And if you truly are not, take some action! Taurus, 2011 is a good year for learning new skills and developing capabilities with the objective of achieving confidence in all that you already have to offer. You might be surprised - January through May is ripe for achievement. Don’t let self deprecation leave you out of the game.


The one place you are certain to receive support is from friends, family and loved ones. This year, romance is at an all time high. Your ability to interact, confide and open yourself to your partner is looking good. However, trust is a key part of this bloom in your relationship. If you are starting something new, do not rush into this type of intimacy. Play it cool and allow yourself to move at a slow pace. You have more than enough in the way of friends and new ones are coming your way March-June. Forcing romance when your support calendar is already full is an unnecessary move.


Love is a great motivator when it comes to travel. Give over to these impulses. It’s time for Taurus to let someone else grab the reins and if that means doing something wild and crazy, so be it. After the stress of this year, you will need to find ways to relax and enjoy. It might be time to cash in that vacation time you’ve been hoarding. Do it. Be nice to yourself. In the midst of such struggle, it’s important to allow time to relax.

Health Horoscope

Taurus, there are few challenges you cannot take on. You are known for being stubborn and not a quitter. Use these qualities this year if you are forced to fight any battles with your health. Approach the task logically. What is working? What is not? Do more of what is working and eliminate everything that isn’t. This might mean cutting out some pleasures you are not ready to let go but when it comes to getting healthy, it’s time. Don’t let that stubborn attitude work against you.

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GEMINI (May 22-June 21): A sign known for always changing its mind, Gemini will have little to debate about this year. The Gemini 2011 yearly horoscope shows that things are pretty clear cut. There will be some attacks on your career but for the most part, your financial situation will not be affected. Your love life will be satisfying and will not require any major decisions. Your health will need a bit of maintenance, so basic self-care is no longer optional. In other words, Gemini, you’re looking at a year where the path is pretty obvious, so you can find yourself some peace.


Brace yourself, Gemini. When 2011 starts, you will find yourself a target in the workplace. People will be coming after what you’ve got and do their best to take it. Stay strong. Keep your head up, do good work and do not be afraid to toot your own horn. Make a point of letting those in charge know exactly how much you are accomplishing, so that those with sabotage in mind fail in their efforts to undermine you. If you can weather the storm - and unfortunately, it looks as though that will be the majority of the year - you are in for major growth come November or December.


When it comes to relationships, you are your usual, indecisive self. This is not the year to make any major decisions but every impulse within you will be weighing the pros and cons. Odds are good that you will ache to make a major life change from January to June, but this hemming and hawing is just going to cause stress. Here’s a tip Gemini, 2011 can be a bit more fun if you appreciate what you have. You have excellent friends, family and interpersonal relationships! So, take the time to notice. Develop these relationships. Slow down, smell the flowers and stop thinking that the grass is greener over there. Instead, enjoy the luxury of peace in your relationships that 2011 has given you.


The tortoise wins the race. There could be career attacks in the earlier part of the year, it would be a great idea to brush up on your skills. Attend the conferences, learn the latest programs and show those in charge that you are interested in remaining a step ahead. Relax and take a break sometime in the fall. Give yourself a long vacation - you deserve it.

Health Horoscope

There will be some ups and downs health wise, so it’s prudent to be on top of all of the areas that will help you out. Don’t put off basic things until the last minute, like making doctor visits. Check up and check in, so that you can deal with problems quickly if they arise. Luckily, you have a wonderful support staff around you that you can lean on when you need help. Just don’t be afraid to ask for what you need.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22): This is an exciting time to be a Cancer! Life will seem full of mystery and intrigue for sweet and sensitive Cancer. Although things may move a little too slow for your taste, Cancer, 2011 will bring an interest in learning, new creativity and grabbing everything life has to offer.


Cancer, you believe in doing what’s right. That’s why it can be very frustrating when you find yourself on the wrong end of the success ladder. When 2011 kicks off, it will feel like you are on top of the world professionally. By the end of the month, trouble will be brewing. When it comes down to it, the rewards are going to go to those who have already invested major time and energy in getting what they want. If you haven’t put in this work, you will struggle to watch others succeed. On one hand, you’ll know it’s only fair. In fact, it’s right that they should succeed. On the other hand, you will struggle to understand why your career seems to have stalled out.

Re-evaluate and figure out what you can put in during the down months you will face until June. That way, you’ll feel good about the rewards that will eventually come your way. Don’t worry - this is not to say that 2011 has nothing to offer you. During the summer, your financial climate still looks good; perhaps just not enough to satisfy what you’d hoped for.


The early part of the year could be a trying one. Relationships you’ve been struggling to repair or rejuvenate can easily blow up, all based on one careless word. During this time period, realize that your actions can make a major difference. Be thoughtful with your words and try to exercise patience. Remember, you are not always right. Take the time to listen to your partner and work together to figure out how to meet each other’s needs. An investment in love is mandatory in the earlier parts of the Cancer 2011 calendar year if you want to ensure a harmonious relationship.


This is an excellent year to take some time and acquire the skills you have always wanted. Since your career seems stagnant, taking that extra initiative will make you feel like you’re on top of your game in spite of slow moving progress. Creativity is at an all time high, so try some of those left brain activities you’ve never had time for. Since life seems so lovely, plan a vacation to enjoy all of its spoils, preferably with a loved one. If you plan travel with your mate, plan the major decisions together.

Health Horoscope

Always emotional, the Cancer is often his own worst enemy in the health department. As 2011 is bringing good and positive emotions, health should remain strong as stress will remain low. As always, get enough rest and feel free to baby yourself on those days that seem like too much to handle.

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LEO (July 23-Aug 22): There will be a lot to be proud of in 2011! You have worked hard and will see the fruition of that hard work in your career. Doors will open, people will admire you for ingenuity and might even approach you regarding new business ventures. It seems like everyone on the outside is a fan, except those closest to you. To maintain a harmonious 2011 year, take the time to balance your life. It can’t be all about you all the time... even though you will have a lot going for you.


2011 will start off with a bang! Promotions, accolades, attention... all the things a Leo lives for. This type of success will continue throughout the year, making it a good time to pursue projects you may have been putting off or new ideas. Starting a business or realigning yourself with old relationships may help kick off a new project that could result in major potential. The best advice for 2011 is to keep seeking out opportunities, because they will be yours for the taking. If something isn’t working, don’t waste time. Find another angle to approach. You will find much success this year, so if one door is locked, don’t stress. Just try another.


Sometimes you can be a drama king, Leo. Keep this in mind if your relationships begin to go South in the earlier parts of 2011. We’re not saying it’s your fault... we’re just saying that it’s more difficult to love others if you’re spending too much time loving yourself. Dig deep and start paying attention to your loved ones. Take the spotlight off of you once in awhile. People will not have a lot of sympathy for you and your relationship woes in the first half of 2011. Expect to weather the storm on your own. Or better yet, don’t make mountains out of molehills. If there’s a problem, fix it and move on. Changing your reaction to problems or offering more love than usual will help bring your family, friends and loved ones back to where they should be - loving you.


Opportunities will come your way! Say yes to everything that fits into your overall life plan. There will be offers for all sorts of exciting options, so take a day to evaluate what you can handle. Even though a trip across the globe might be an honour, look at the big picture to see if its really necessary. As for learning opportunities, invest your time. It’s worth it.

Health Horoscope

Vital and powerful, you are in optimal health. Eat right, exercise and get the rest you need. Rest is the key in 2011. There is so much going on that you will be tempted to skip out but when you do, you will feel the effects. Don’t sabotage forward movements by avoiding something so simple.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23): Stability is always good for a Virgo. The upcoming year will give you this in spades. Everything will be easy, simple and exactly what you’re looking for, Virgo, but there won’t be much to write home about. That’s okay! Excitement is not always a good thing. Take pleasure in the simplicity of 2011 and the joy it can bring. Concentrate on building your career and your relationships for the long term, but be sure to appreciate the basic pleasures that life will bring. You will find joy in the mundane this year.


In 2011, it’s important to stop trying to rush things. This type of carelessness can lead to serious problems in your career and financial situation. Instead, take time to check that you’ve crossed all the t’s and dotted all the i’s. If there are loose ends hanging out there that could cause problems professionally, wrap them up. Check documents and check them twice. Don’t rush any type of long term decision this year or you could be missing out on something that will cause trouble for years to come. Do business through lawyers, accountants and experts this year. Your career will begin a steady advance come March but trying to make anything happen too quickly will cause you to miss out on even bigger opportunities. 2011 has many rewards for Virgo - so exercise some trust and follow the rules.


In the beginning of the year, Virgos will experience strife in intimate relationships. Once again, take time trying to resolve issues. Do not expect things to be resolved simply because you want them to be. 2011 is a great year to handle interpersonal issues with the assistance of a professional or support group. Come June, you will be in a much better place when it comes to giving and receiving love. Friends and family will be there throughout the year. Take the time to give love and you will get it back in return.


A patient student, this is a good year to learn the things you’ve been putting off but very little of the learning will be inspired. Hold off on starting big creative endeavours, like learning an instrument or trying to paint. The odds are good that these hobbies will be a passing fancy. Wait to start them in a season you will appreciate them. When things get dull, take the easy route - schedule a wild vacation. If all goes well, this will give you something exciting to talk about this year.

Health Horoscope

No news is good news. Health looks good. Stay strong, keep eating right and work to build healthy habits. If you find yourself bored with predictability, add a team sport to the roster and be sure to give it your all.

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LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23): As a Libra, stability and balance is very important. The Libra 2011 yearly horoscope shows that 2011 will be a great year for Libras because it brings much of the same. This will inspire Libra to branch out and try some new things! Be prepared for a slight bump in the road at the beginning of the year, as there will be some challenges regarding career, but nothing that is impossible to overcome. There will certainly be a special someone vying for your attention, but keep yourself under control Libra. You don’t want the promise of true love to get burned up in the fires of this romance.


It’s all catching up to you. Poor financial decisions or simply those bad breaks that put your finances into turmoil. Don’t panic. Use your slow and steady ability to work things out. To get back on track, it’s just going to take some rearranging, which involves planning, one of your strong suits. In spite of a difficult beginning, this stress on your financial decision will inspire you to try harder and ultimately, do better in all areas of your life.


Romance is about to get fiery! Sometimes, too much passion can cause you to panic. A passionate staking of a claim is not romantic, though, Libra. It’s controlling. If you find yourself overwhelmed by love, do not cling too tight. Slow down and just be. Exercise some trust in both romantic and platonic relationships or get ready for discord in the summer months. In terms of friends or finding new love, be open to everything. Regardless of what path you choose, peace and harmony will be inevitable during the months of November and December.


In 2010, you made some impulsive choices. Got into debt, made a career change, put yourself into certain financial roadblocks. 2011 is about getting out of this situation. Keep learning! The wisdom that has gone in one ear and out the other in the past will be available to you yet again and this time, you will be in a mental place to hear it and learn.

Health Horoscope

As long as you focus on balancing your life this year, there will be few health issues. Saturn arrives to stabilize you and help regain energy and vigour. This year, the impulse to do more than you are capable of will be easier to ignore.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22): Scorpio, you are determined to have things go your way. If it doesn’t, you will smile on the outside and fume on the inside; until you resolve the issue. In 2011, you will have little reason for finding anything but pleasure out of life. Things will tend to go your way, especially in terms of relationships and your career. So smile for real and enjoy 2011.


Everything is in balance for you, Scorpio. There will be flashes of brilliance and productivity coupled with equal mental silence and a lack of drive to do anything. Jupiter will stir you to want to make that change, to need to make that change. Make the change. It’s time to re-evaluate anything that is not prospering and take the risk to do what will. Your creativity is peaking this year, so you may as well go out there and chase after whatever crazy idea strikes you.


Scorpio, passion has never been a problem for you. It’s clear to you what you want and typically, it’s easy for you to get it. The area that you sometimes lack is connection and in 2011, the doors are open for this to be remedied. If you are a member of a unit, your partner will ask you - in so many words - to open yourself. Do it. In 2011, you are electric with energy and creativity. Transfer some of this to your interpersonal relationship and you’ll be surprised at the strides you can make. At first, this will feel uncomfortable and even threatening. Hang in there. The rewards will come. If you are single, which you never are for long, wait for that special one to connect with.


Typically interested in learning new things, the Scorpio will have little interest in cracking the books in 2011. The reason? A Scorpio does things with purpose. The purpose of an education is to make up for areas that are lacking. Scorpios have gotten it all together. In terms of travel, an intimate vacation may be the ideal way to break through any emotional barriers holding you back from love.

Health Horoscope

After a strenuous 2010, you enter the new year slightly exhausted. Allow your body time to recover. As you can see from the other areas in your life, 2011 will instil you with a passion and creative energy you do not have to fight for the way you did in 2010. However, that energy will only come if you are not too exhausted to receive it. In the earlier part of the year, trust that creativity is around the corner and allow yourself time to relax, meditate and get plenty of rest. The vitality will return soon enough.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21): 2011 is looking bright for Sagittarius! Even though there will be some ups and downs, the general positive attitude of the Sag will keep everything looking bright. If things get difficult, do not be afraid to ask for help from those who have been there and done that. Turning towards experience is the quickest way to learn. As you face down the troubles that enter into 2011, be ready to learn and grow. Doing the same old, same old isn’t practical when you have the option of celebrating who you are through growth and change.


The Sagittarius 2011 yearly horoscope shows peaks and valleys, peaks and valleys. In 2010, it was important to make quite a bit of forward movement in terms of career and financial status. In 2011, the Sag will be bored with all this plotting and planning. In turn, much future planning and effort will fall by the wayside. The Sagittarius 2011 yearly horoscope shows that, as long as everything has been set up to satisfaction, this is fine. If not, you will really need to put forth an effort to keep your financial world and career from derailing.


Loyal to a fault, a Sagittarius can sometimes struggle to see those who are not in his corner. This will be a tricky year in terms of some of those familial and friendship relationships. The thing is, Sag, you are becoming the best you’ve ever been. You will be at peak performance in 2011, with all of those sparkling Sag qualities lighting up and attracting even more folks to your realm. This can cause dissension amongst certain friendships that feel threatened or a concern that they might get left behind. Do not make any major decisions but do not limit yourself. Make friends with who you like. It is your life. Still, cut out old friends on the basis of petty behaviour. Talk it out and work through it. By the end of the year, your real friends will still be around. As will a strong and new relationship with a special someone.


Always up for a good time, this year will not disappoint for the adventurous Sagittarius. Many opportunities for travel and fun will come your way. Take on as much as you can, because you’ve got the energy to burn. Your attitude is high and you are eager to take on all life can throw at you.

Health Horoscope

Now that Pluto is taking its leave, things will be much better for you in the health department, Sagittarius. Unfortunately, you will have to spend the majority of your year bouncing back from the damage that has been done in the past. 2011 is an optimal year to re-evaluate the balance in your sleep, workout and eating cycles. It will take about nine moths to get to where you need to be, so start at the beginning of the year and change anything that is not contributing to the greater whole. You need to get back to a place of balance, so consider adding vitamins or fresh produce to your diet. Definitely incorporate a half hour of exercise each day. Your mental health struggled last year and exercise is a big helper. This year will require a lot of energy from you, so get the sleep and mental rest you need to live up to the challenge.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20): In the world of the Capricorn, independence is the name of the game. You know what you want and have little patience waiting for others to give you permission to go get it. This year will be a nice rest from struggle, as the success you’ve earned will start to take hold. You might feel some social pressures due to your desire to spend quality time with yourself, so be certain to stay balanced. Enjoy your alone time but keep things positive by making time for others as you enjoy your prosperous year.


Confidence is yours in 2011, thanks to the influence of the Sun on everything that you touch. Per usual, people will be eyeing you and wondering how you do it. Do not let these affect your progress. The good news for everyone else is that you are feeling especially gregarious. You are willing to share your secrets, your energy and your success. Just be cautious. There is a difference between working as a team and sacrificing your efforts to remain popular. Be aware of those trying to steal the fruits of your efforts. Of course, it will only take a tiny step forward on your part, since everyone knows you’re the one making the ship run.


In terms of your social life, Mars will do a bit of a number on you in 2011. The onset of Mars is going to make you a bit more antisocial than usual, not to mention cranky. People might wonder at your short fuse or lack of desire to celebrate on a massive scale. This is actually an important equalizer as your energy has been worn down in 2010. 2011 is about revitalizing and focusing on areas that matter, instead of wasting energy as the life of the party. By fall, you will better understand how to find balance in your life. Managing some of your internal demons will make you more capable in the other areas of your life. Don’t expect great strides on an interpersonal level this year, as you need to cultivate your personal garden and make it bloom.


It’s a great year to learn new things. You’ve already tapped into the vein of success; learn whatever you need to take it to the next level. As this year will be a relaxing time for you, there will be a lack of urgency in your desire to learn. That’s fine. It’s not a race and if it was, you’re already way ahead. Reward yourself with that vacation you’ve been waiting for.

Health Horoscope

It’s time to re-evaluate. In the past, you have skated through with a lack of attention to your health. Don’t take it for granted. Mentally, you will have to deal with the struggle brought on by the nagging of Saturn. If you pay attention to what your body needs, give it adequate food, exercise and rest, you will be more capable of battling the attack on your psyche that 2011 will try to bring. Either way, you will find peace by the fall. It’s only a matter of whether or not you want to spend your year fighting with yourself or working towards peace.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19): The Aquarius is known as a likeable, friendly character that others admire. One of the traits that draws others to you for advice and companionship is your honesty. You say it like it is but so it kindly. Plus, you’d never break a confidence just to dish on a secret. A popular person, part of your appeal is that desire for independence. This can make you seem elusive and mysterious at times, which can make others feel like they never truly know you. It’s obvious that your interests lie in unraveling the mysteries of life. There are many people in the world and your interest lies in finding the ones who can talk out creative ideas. You don’t need other people the way they need you, which can cause conflict when it comes to personal

relationships.

In 2011, this conflict will not exist the way it may have in the past. The year is slated to be smooth sailing for you, Aquarius, thanks to the interaction of the planets. Get ready for a peaceful year where the fruits of your previous labours will start to come together.


This is the year of past labour resulting in fruition. The tree will not sprout up into a majestic oak this year, but the sapling will poke out of the ground. The endeavour you have working for will start to come to life or die altogether. Either way, if old projects fade away, it just leaves the landscape fresh for new adventures. Start new projects at the end of Spring or get ready to nurture the one that has just begun to grow. Remember, weeds can kill what you are trying to grow. Neptune still hovers in your house of money this year. Out with the old, in with the new. Close out lingering debts, difficulties and problems to make way for future productivity.


This is the year for new awakenings. Often, the Aquarius avoids romantic or intimate relationships on a long term level in favour of independence. Thanks to the movement of Neptune, your sensitive nature will long for the life lessons a commitment to love can bring. This means that the relationships you already foster will grow more deep and meaningful. Venus will encourage you to feast on pleasure, within this new form of intimacy. Come fall, the ability to open your heart to forever is strong. Do not be afraid to take risks with your heart during this time, Aquarius. It might be uncomfortable to open yourself to the probing interests of another but it’s time. Your peaceful nature this year will aid in your ability to achieve this transition into togetherness.


Your desire for learning remains strong. However, with the input of Neptune, you fear the ability to sustain the resources to explore and learn without an immediate reward. 2011 is the year of building towards success, so take it slow. Travel simply. Explore the world simply. Take each day simply. Your ability to appreciate the finer aspects of knowledge will fill your life with riches.

Health Horoscope

A peaceful mind equals a peaceful body. As your world begins to even itself out, you will feel the effects of your energy returning. You will feel a direct correlation between vitality and internal progress. Allow this health to fill you, continuing to build on what’s working and removing what is not. There is no room for worry for 2011, as the peaceful state of your mind will not tolerate such a distraction.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20): 2011 is a two-sided coin for Pisces! There will be major success when it comes to all matters not related to interpersonal relationships. Career, money and the desire to learn and grow will shape the first half of the year. The latter part of 2011 will require the effort and energy that got you to this place to begin with, but that’s okay. Pisces has never been afraid of hard work.

When it comes to interpersonal relationships, Pisces 2011 will offer a bit more of a challenge. Many issues will require you to take the time to

understand issues and resolve them. The good news is that you are up to the challenge. Sensitive and known to struggle, Pisces will welcome the peace brought on by 2011.


Your hard work has finally paid off. In the earlier part of the year, you will most likely see dividends on the effort you put forth from 2010. If you haven’t been laying any groundwork whatsoever, it doesn’t matter much. Luck is with you and in the earlier part of the year, it will feel like you just can’t lose. Everything Is falling into place and, in those moments where you think all if lost, something even better is in the works. Take advantage of this flourishing time in the first quarter of 2011 because after March, career and money will become a much more complex issue. Get ready to work harder because that lucky streak of big rewards with little effort will come to an end.


As for family and friends, things are good. It will be a steady beginning of comfort and familiarity but watch your step. In July, a certain relationship will get a little rocky. Use this time as a period to re-evaluate. Is your friendship or relationship giving you what you need? If the answer is yes, then you need to take a look at what you’re giving in return. Problems are coming from somewhere. Take time to get to the root of the issue and work through it. Although there will be room for misunderstanding until September or October, it’s important to invest a little TLC where it matters. If things get rocky, listen to this Pisces 2011 yearly horoscope and make your relationships count.


Full of vitality, you welcome all that life has to offer you in terms of education. After all, it was learning how to excel that brought you success in the first place. Your interest in learning will get stronger at the midpoint in the year, whereas the desire to travel will make sense during the stable and successful early months of Pisces 2011.

Health Horoscope

It’s easy to feel good when life is going so well! After all the work you’ve done, you deserve rewards. But don’t let up. Health has a way of sneaking away from you if you stop putting in the time. In spite of the success you will experience at the beginning of the year, maintain moderation in all things. This will keep you out of your head and fight off the indecision you are often prone to. So, get out there and go for it, Pisces 2011!

Event 27

Night of Memory

On the 14th of December, on the edge of the departure of many of

us, and on the edge of the Christmas holidays, occurred the Night

of Memories, dedicated to the common memories we will keep

from this place forever with us... But first of all, a huge thank you

to Matthieu and Iida, who were only offered blood, toil, tears and

sweat (but some great laughs also) to present us an amazing video

and an unforgettable evening... Great job dears!

The night falls on New Romney... But killers and whore were expected later this night, time was first for collective remembrances... Tears, tissues, emotion and laugh, that was indeed the programme of the night.

Everything began with a lot of parties, a lot of pictures taken, a computer and an idea. Or I should say that it began with a long time packed in the couches watching the Idiots Awards on TV while waiting for Benoit and Rapha to honour us with their presence...

It was then time for a thirty minutes emotional sequence, with some memorable soundtrack putting rhythm into the video, such as Baby by Justin Bieber, and pictures of so many parties, of so many good moments shared together, of beloved people who already left us... But also some compromising photos nobody should have seen and that popped up on the big screen with an surprisingly unpleasant manner... I am thinking about some end-of-drunk-party photos, with some people (unfortunately including myself) sleeping on the sofas in Foreshore, and so on.

Well, definitely a masterpiece, unanimously acclaimed which summed up marvellously all these magical and unforgettable moments together! Even in a god-forsaken place like New Romney, true friendships and unbelievable experiences are possible...

Time to say goodbye has come for most of us, and we will all return home, nostalgic of the people met there. By the way, just a suggestion, but... Why not meeting us somehow, somewhere in our old and beloved Europe and recreate this unique ambiance?

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Yihaa!!! for the Glorious 10!

The last Thank You Party of the year

2010 had to be terrific. And it was

indeed. Some more memorable

moments spent together, some more

moving speeches, some more alcohol,

so much fun. Viva the Glorious Ten,

namely Raphaël, Kerstin, Iida,

Thérèse, Matthieu, Vanessa, Marghe,

Mari, Villy and Spiros...

Ten persons, ten speeches, ten times more fun... A party dedicated to the American Western, walking in the paces of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood or Sitting Bull (sorry, I meant Laughing Monkey and Save the Last Shot...) but even more special due to the departure of ten members of our great New Romney community.

That also means moving thank you speech, some tears from our unique Finnish girl, a lot of “I love you”, “I’ll miss you”, “I’ll always keep some space in my heart for all of you” and so on... Emotional sequence indeed, but not only. We were offered some very nice surprises, beginning with another strip-tease made in Mattyou’s land... Again?!? Yes again, but this time we had a kind of elephant surprise... I thought of putting a photo as an evidence, but I did not dare doing, and everybody know what I am talking about, aren’t you?

Other surprises, unexpected speeches, as if ten thank you speeches were not enough... Edita first provided us with a welcome speech, immediately followed by... Steven’s Thank you Speech! Our phlegmatic British HR Manager just popped up unexpectedly in the living-room, to finally tell us how much weed he was smoking while being student, and how much wasted he actually was of drinking since 8 A.M.

Apart from that, a normal crazy party in Foreshore, with alcohol flooding the place, cowboys hunting good-looking American Indians, cowgirls dancing with their lasso and cardboard horses chasing invisible beefs in the wild wild West...

Nothing else to say, except from a big Thank You, in everybody’s name but more especially in mine... My Thank You speech was quite short, but basically fitted my thoughts... So Thank You to all of you, I loved you all as you are and will never forget you.

The End

Film releases 29

Gulliver's Travels

Release date in cinemas: December 26, 2010

Directed by Rob Letterman With Jack Black, Jason Segel, Emily Blunt

feature USA . Genre: Adventure , Comedy Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: Gulliver, a free-spirited travel writer on assignment to the Bermuda Triangle finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore

on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of tiny people.

The Way Back


Directed by Peter Weir With Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess

feature USA . Genre: Adventure , Drama Running time: 02:12 Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: A fact-based story centred on soldiers who escaped from a Siberian gulag in 1940.

127 Hours

Release date in cinemas: January 05, 2011

Directed by Danny Boyle With James Franco, Lizzy Caplan, Amber Tamblyn

feature USA , UK . Genre: Thriller , Adventure , Biopic , Drama Running time: 01:34 Year of production: 2010 .

Synopsis: Aron Ralston was on a solo climbing tour of Utah's Blue John canyon when a half-tonne boulder became dislodged and fell on his arm trapping him at the bottom of a narrow ravine.

Love and Other Drugs


Directed by Edward Zwick With Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Oliver Platt

feature USA . Genre: Romance , Comedy Running time: 01:52 Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: A drug rep for Pfizer begins a relationship with a woman who has Parkinson's Disease while on one of his sales calls.

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The King's Speech


Directed by Tom Hooper With Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter

feature United Kingdom , Australia . Genre: Historical , Drama Running time: 01:58 Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: King George V's second son, Prince Albert, was never supposed to inherit the throne. Shy, introverted compared to his flamboyant older brother, he was also afflicted with a nervous stammer which, despite the best efforts of numerous physicians and therapists, persisted in making his public appearances a nightmare. But when Albert is introduced to an eccentric Australian speech therapist whose lack of regard for royal protocol begins to show results he finds himself growing into the role thrust upon him following his brother, now Edward VII's sudden abdication.

The Next Three Days


Directed by Paul Haggis With Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde, Russell Crowe

feature USA . Genre: Thriller , Action Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: A teacher's wife is arrested and convicted of a murder she says she did not commit. He comes up with a desperate plan to free her.

Travellers


Directed by Kris McManus With Shane Sweeney, Tom Geoffrey, Alex Edwards

feature United Kingdom . Genre: Thriller Year of production: 2011

S ynopsis : Four friends set out on a motorcycle adventure weekend, clocking up miles in an attempt to outrun their age and urban lifestyles. After bartering with a local land owner for a place to set up camp, they

spend the night reminiscing over their wasted youth. The following morning they spot an ominous looking caravan, and decide to investigate. Within minutes, an idiotic prank leads to a series of brutal events and a deadly race for survival. A modern plunge back into the worlds created by movies such as 'Deliverance' and 'Southern Comfort' but with a gritty British twang. Kidnap, murder and a hidden past are just some of the reasons these four adventurers should have stayed at home. An action thriller that will make you question who the villains really are. You cant outrun what's in your blood.

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Conviction


Directed by Tony Goldwyn With Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Juliette Lewis

feature USA . Genre: Drama , Thriller Running time: 01:47 Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: After her brother is convicted for murder, Betty Anne Waters goes back to high school to get her diploma and then qualifies as a lawyer in order to reopen her brother's case and prove his innocence.

Season of the Witch


Directed by Dominic Sena With Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Stephen Graham

feature USA . Genre: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: The journey of a 14th century knight transporting a girl suspected of being the witch responsible for spreading the Black Plague.

True Grit


Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen With Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, Matt Damon, More

feature USA . Genre: Western Year of production: 2011

Synopsis: Mattie Ross, a 14-year-old girl, undertakes a quest to avenge her father's death at the hands of a drifter named Tom Chaney.

Neds


Directed by Peter Mullan With Steven Robertson, Martin Bell, Nash Marcus

feature France , United Kingdom , Italy . Genre: Drama Running time: 02:02 Year of production: 2009

Synopsis: Always known for his gritty depictions of young life in harsh times, Peter Mullan returns with look at 1970s Glasgow youth. Witness class divides threatening the academic future of one young working class boy, and gang turf wars threaten the lives of the boys involved.

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Morning Glory


Directed by Roger Michell With Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams, Diane Keaton

feature USA . Genre: Comedy Running time: 01:47 Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: A struggling female news producer and the iconic, temperamental anchorman she recruits to revive a failing network morning show.

Black Swan


Directed by Darren Aronofsky With Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel

feature USA . Genre: Thriller Running time: 01:45 Year of production: 2010

Synopsis: Nina is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica who exerts a

suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily, who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

Good movie, and enjoy your popcorns!!!

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Filipa’s Lemon pie

Bottom:● 300gr flour● 130 gr butter● 70 gr water● a little spoon of salt● a little spoon sugar#

Cream:● 4 yellow parts of eggs● 200 gr water● 50 gr flour● 130 gr sugar● 100 gr lemon juice and skin●

● 40 gr butter

Merengue (top):● 4 white parts of eggs● 50 gr sugar● lemon drops● salt● sugar

1. Put all of ingredients of the bottom in a pot and mix them and then put in the owen at 180° for 15/20 min. The bottom has to be very thin.

2. Put all the ingredients of the cream in a pot, and put in the heat and mix everything until become cream.

3. Put the cream in the bottom.4. Mix the white part of eggs with sugar and salt and lemon drops until become a cream

and put on top. Then spread some sugar on top and put in the owen to become gold.

Suspiros

Ingredients: ● 3 white parts of eggs● salt● 220gr sugar

1. Mix the white parts of eggs with some salt2. When it star to become spume put the sugar and mix until become a cream

Then put in a tray and in the owen at 140°

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Bolo de cenouras

Ingredients (10 serves):

● 3/4 carrots● 2 cups of sugar● 2 cups of wheat flour● 1 cup of oil● 4 ovos● 1 tablespoon of baking powder

1. Grate the carrots, then add the eggs, sugar and oil and mix it.2. Add the baking powder and flour little by little and mix until obtaining a

homogenuous dought.3. Cook in the oven 160/180 degrees for 40 minutes.

Empadão

Ingredients (10 serves):

Fill-in:● 1 chicken already cooked (or chicken breasts)● 2.5 kg of shrimps● 1kg of frozen mixed seafood● 400g of double cream● ½ kg of tomatoes● 2 red peppers● 2 or 3 white onions● 2 or 3 limes● ½ head of garlic● 2 cubes of chicken broth● 1 bunch of fresh coriander● 3 tablespoons of oil (type rapeseed oil)● 3 tablespoons of flour● a pinch of fresh parsley, chilli pepper● black pepper and salt

Dough:● 1 egg yolk ● 1kg of wheat flour● 1kg of butter

1. Prepare the fill-in as following. In three tablespoons of oil, lightly brown the onions and the garlic thinly snipped. Add the peppers, the tomatoes and the cubes of chicken broth previously melted in a bit of hot water. If your chicken is already cooked, cut it into small pieces and add it into the sauce, otherwise grill it on a pan and then add it to the sauce.

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2. Defrost the shrimps and seafood and remove all the water from it. Add the juice of the limes, a pinch of chilli pepper (or Tabasco), black pepper and the fresh parsley and coriander thinly snipped.

3. Add the seafood blend to the chicken sauce. Then add the double cream and the tablespoons of flour. Mix the sauce, salt and pepper as taste and let it cool down.

4. Prepare the dough as following. Put the flour in a container, add the egg yolk and the softened butter and knead until obtaining a smooth dough.

5. Cut the in two pieces, approximately 1/3 and 2/3. Butter a dish and spread the 2/3 of the dough on the bottom and edges. Fulfil with the sauce and recover the pie with the rest of the dough cautionsely.

6. Put in the oven at 180° for about 30 min.

Brigadeiros

Ingredients:● 1 cand of condensed milk● 20g of chocolate in powder● 40g of butter● chocolate vermicelli

1. Put all of ingredients in a pot, then put in the heat and mix everything until become like cream.

2. Put in a plate and leave there to cold a bit.3. put some oil in the same plate, around the chocolate, then rub the oil in yours hands

and star to role de balls and role them again in little pieces of chocolate.

Tzatziki (dip sauce)

Ingredients (serves 6-8):

● 2 large cucumbers, peeled● 600ml Greek yogurt● 5 garlic cloves, crushed● 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped● 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

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1. Grate the cucumbers using a coarse grater into a colander. Place a bowl underneath the colander and leave overnight to drain. It is essential to remove all the juices or the dip will be watery and separate. If you are in a hurry then place grated mixture in a kitchen cloth, pulling up the corners to make a tight bundle. Squeeze the bundle very hard to extract all the moisture.2. Put grated cucumber in a mixing bowl and stir in yogurt, crushed garlic, dill, olive oil and salt and pepper. Cover bowl with cling film and chill for 3 hours for the flavours to blend.

Pork souvlaki

Ingredients:

For the sticks:● Pork meat in dices● Olive oil● Oregano● Lemon● Salt and pepper

For the souvlaki:● Greek pita● Tzatziki● Tomato● Onion● Fried potatoes (optional)

1. Put 6-8 pieces (depending on the size) of meat on a wooden or iron stick. Mix the olive oil with the lemon and oregano and then add the salt and the pepper. Take a “brush” and put the mix on the sticks. Put them in the grill and let them cooked.

2. To make the souvlaki, you just need to remove the meat from the stick and put the rest of the ingredients inside the pita.

Chicken souvlaki

Make the sticks the same way as with the pork. Chicken usually needs to be cooked longer than pork.

For the souvlaki, put inside the Greek pita: mustard, lettuce, tomato and optionally French fries.

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Loukoumades

Ingredients:● 1 tablespoon yeast● 1 cup lukewarm water (for yeast)● 5 cups and a half cups flour● 1 teaspoon salt● warm water● 2 cups sugar● 1 cup honey● 1 cup water● cinnamon● oil for frying

1. Dissolve yeast in water and let set for 10 to 15 minutes. Sift flour and salt together. Make a hole in flour and pour in yeast mixture. Mix gently while continuously adding warm water until a soft, sticky dough is formed. Cover dough with clean, damp dishtowel. Let dough double in size.

2. Bring sugar, honey and water to a boil. Boil for 6 minutes. Remove from high heat, but keep warm.

3. Heat oil in deep fryer. Use a tablespoon to drop batter into hot oil. When batter floats and is golden and puffy, remove to drain on paper towel.

4. Pour syrup over hot doughnuts and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Tartiflette

Ingredients (6/8 serves):● 2 kg of potatoes● 50ml of double cream● 1 reblochon (French cheese from Savoie)● 200g of smoked bacon cubes● 2 white onions● 20cl of dry white wine (Apremont)

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes whole, in their skins, for 15 minutes. When cooked, remove them from the water and let them cool down.

2. Cut the onions, cook the onion and bacon with a little bit of oil in a heavy frying pan over a medium heat; they should sweat but not brown.

3. Drain the potatoes and as soon as they are cool enough to handle peel them - the quicker the better. Slice thickly across.

4. Butter a gratin dish. Cut half the potatoes in thick slices and cover the bottom of the dish with it. Add half the onion and bacon.

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5. Add the remaining sliced potatoes and the remmaining onion and bacon. Spread the cream on top. Halve lengthwise the Reblochon and put on the potatoes (optional: add a glass of dry white wine).

6. Bake in a really warm oven (220-250°C or 428-482°F)... Until the cheese melts and browns on the surface. Enjoy while it is warm!

Crêpes

Ingredients (8 serves):● 250g of wheat flour● 4 eggs● ½ litre of milk● a pinch of salt● 50g of melted butter● 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar● 5cl of rhum (optionnal)

1. Sift the flour and eggs. Do not mix them together at first, but add progressively the milk and mix, avoiding lumps.

2. Add the vanilla sugar and salt.3. Mix well until smooth and leave to stand at least 2 hours. The batter should be as thin

as cream.4. Grease pan with butter lightly. Spoon 2 table spoons of batter in a heated pan for each

crepe swirl the pan so that the batter covers the entire base of the pan. Cook for about 1 min each side until golden.

Pasta alla Carbonara

Ingredients (4 serves):● 2 spoons of Oil (extra virgin olive oil)● 150 gr of bacon● 100 gr of pecorino or parmesan● 400 gr spaghetti (● 4 eggs or 4 yellow parts and 1 whole egg● ½ onion ● salt and pepper

1. Put the oil and the onion in a pan. When the onion is cooked brown put the bacon, cut in cubes or in slices, in the pan and continue to cook until the bacon will be a bit crisp.

2. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the cheese, pepper and salt.3. When the pasta is cooked (put a pen of water and when it boils put salt and pasta), put

it in the pan with the bacon and fry a bit. Switch off the fire and put the eggs in the pan. If you can add more pecorino.

http://www.cuisine-french.com/cgi/mdc/l/en/apprendre/termes/g.html#gratiner

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Prawns and courgettes Risotto

Ingredients (4 serves):● 1 onion● around 200 gr prawns● 2/3 courgettes ● olive oil● butter● 300 gr rice

1. First of all, put some water to boil. Then, add a vegetable cube and salt. 2. In a separate pan, put some spoons of oil (I personally also add some butter) and one

onion: let it cook for 2 or 3 minutes. 3. In the meanwhile, cut the courgettes and then add those in the pan. Let them cook for

around 5 minutes with big flame and then add the prawns. If you can, after some more minutes add a bit of white wine.

4. After that, put the rice in the pan and let it toast for few minutes. Do not stop stiring because when there is no water it get stuck really quickly.

5. Now cook the rice, adding the water from the other pan little by little. In this way, the water will be absorbed: this procedure takes around 20 minutes.

6. When the rice will be soft, so ready to be served, you can add a bit of olive oil. 7. The whole procedure takes more or less 30 minutes.

Tips: At the end, you can add as much cheese as you like and keep on stiring for few more seconds. Other suggestions are mushrooms or mushrooms and crème, carrots and onions, vegetables mix (tomatoes, carrots, aubergines, courgettes,peppers,onions). The procedure is the same.

Spitzbuebe

Ingredients (55 cookies):● 250 grammes of butter or margarine● 125 grammes of powdered sugar or normal sugar● 2 teaspoons of vanilla sugar ● pinch salt ● 1 white of egg, lightly smashed ● 350 grammes of flour ● 200 grammes of jam

1. Stir the butter (alternatively margarine) in a bowl till it’s soft.2. Add sugar (alternatively powdered sugar), the vanilla sugar and the salt. Carry on

mixing till the dough becomes light coloured. 3. Add the white of the egg. 4. Add the flour, knead until you have “one piece”. Afterwards put the bowl with the

dough in it in the fridge and wait for an hour.

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5. Take the dough out of the fridge 30 minutes before you start rolling. After you have rolled the whole dough start engraving out the circles. Take care, you always need two circles (top and back side) for one cookie. Decorate the front circle as ever you feel like. Put all the cookies on a drawer with backing powder and keep them in a cool place for about 15 minutes. Later on bake the cookies for 6-8 minutes in a preheated oven with 200 degrees.

6. Afterwards smear the backside cookies with the jam and the front side cookies with powdered sugar and put both halves together.

Bon Appét it!!!

Enjoy!!!

Καλή όρεξη!! !

En guete!! !

Buon appetito!!!

The Sentence of the Day Awards 41

Top 10 of the Sentences of the Day

If Life is an engine, then knowledge is its fuel. Knowledge raises you aware of everything. It is not enough merely to try to satisfy your desires, because happiness is a present which has to be lived in the Present. So enjoy your life, and experiment it, because anyway, it will go on...

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to l ive forever.

Mahatma Gandhi

Knowledge is power.

Francis Bacon

It is the nature of des ire not to be sat isf ied, and most men l ive only for the grat if icat ion of it .

Aristotle, Politics

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift . That 's why we cal l it 'The Present ' .

Eleanor Roosevelt

Enjoy your own l ife without compar ing it with that of another.

Marquis De Condorcet

In three words I can sum up everything I 've learned about l ife: it goes on.

Robert Frost

Exper ience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

Oscar Wilde

You only l ive once, but if you do it r ight, once is enough.

Mae West

It is is better to have loved and lost than never to have lost at all .

Samuel Butler

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu

...Offered to you by Khaled

http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1655.Mark_Twain















Jokes 42

A few days after Christmas, a mother was working in the kitchen listening to her young son playing with his new electric train in the living room.

She heard the train stop and her son said, "All of you sons of b*tches who want off, get the hell off now, cause this is the last stop! And all of you sons of b*tches who are getting on, get your asses in the train, cause we're going down the tracks."

The mother went nuts and told her son, "We don't use that kind of language in this house. Now I want you to go to your room and you are to stay there for TWO HOURS. When you come out, you may play with your train, but I want you to use nice language."

Two hours later, the son comes out of the bedroom and resumes playing with his train. Soon the train stopped and the mother heard her son say, "All passengers who are disembarking from the train, please remember to take all of your belongings with you. We thank you for riding with us today and hope your trip was a pleasant one. We hope you will ride with us again soon." She hears the little boy continue, "For those of you just boarding, we ask you to stow all of your hand luggage under your seat. Remember, there is no smoking on the train. We hope you will have a pleasant and relaxing journey with us today."

As the mother began to smile, the child added, "For those of you who are pissed off about the TWO HOUR delay, please see the b*tch in the kitchen."

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One Christmas, Santa was having a really bad day. The local elves union was up in arms over their contract and were threatening a walk-out. Mrs. Clause was pissed that Santa was never around to appreciate all of the hard work she had been doing around the house. Santa decided he needed to go home, sit in front of a fire and relax.

When he got there, Miss Clause was all up in his face and wouldn't let down. Then, there was a knock on the door. It was Rudolph. He said the reindeer were sick and tired of Santa not upgrading to the new lightweight sleigh and they were joining the elves walkout. Santa slammed the door and threatens "The next person who knocks on that door is gonna get it!"

At that time, there was a knock on the door. Santa flung the door open and there stood a tiny little angel. The angel had been searching for the perfect Christmas tree for Santa's house all day long, until it found the perfect one. The little angel asked, "Santa, I was wondering where you would like me to stick this tree?"

And that is the story of how the angel atop the tree tradition began.

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Why is Christmas just like a day at the office?

You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.

Written by

Vanessa

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