Midas TouchMagazineFebruary 2015

Midas TouchMagazine

Welcome to Carnival time and February's issue of the MidasTouch Magazine, your link to Luxury Lifestyle in Spain andbeyond.This month we take you on a journey to discover some of thevery best in Spanish Real Estate, executive escapes, privateislands, luxury cars and so much more.Midas Touch Magazine is a monthly eZine for Spain, with aBritish Isles edion every season, starting Spring 2015.Welcome to the Midas Touch Club in Spain...Enjoy the ride...

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This incredible luxury villa is situated frontline, onEl Campello, Costa Blanca.This fabulous six bedroom, four bath, frontlineproperty offers spectacular sunrises from nearlyevery window, plus terrace and balconies.Build on 1,000 m2 parcel directly over the sea,this 400m villa is split over three floors.The top floor penthouse offers outstanding viewsfrom the master bedroom and has a large en-suitebathroom.Even though there are windows around the entiretop floor the villas is extremely private as it facessolely out to sea.The ceilings are vaulted and have wooden beamsfor decoration.The bathroom is also new and the villa also has awalk in wardrobe.

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Following its change of ownership, Isla de sa Ferradura has justconcluded a total refurbishment and will be available for exclusive rentalas of May 2016. The entire concept changed to that of an easy, modernand contemporary look and feel. The interior is dominated by coolMediterranean chic and warm natural textures of a neutral and temperedcolor palette, giving this escape back its Balearic personality.Rates per week:Jan, Feb, Mch, Apr, Nov, Dec: 170.000€May: 200.000€Jun, Oct: 230.000€Jul, Aug, Spt: 300.000€

Rental prices are on all inclusive basis on the highest gastronomic and servicelevel for up to 16 guests. All prices are subject to 21% VAT.Rental requests will be considered following the receipt of full guest detailsand are subject to approval by the owner.

LocationSa Ferradura is an islet of the size of 3.5 hectares which is connected to themainland by a small, hidden two-sided beach. Located in the Bay of SantMiquel just off the north coast of Ibiza, this retreat is the latest and unarguablythe most luxurious addition to Ibizaʼs lodging options.AccommodationThe property offers accommodation for up to 16 guests in 1 sumptuousMaster Suite and 7 additional, luxuriously appointed bedrooms with en-suitefacilities, some of them with semi-open bathrooms to underline the beautifulMediterranean setting of the island.Entertaining and outdoor spaces:Lounges, sitting rooms and the dining room are arranged around a largecentral patio. Floor-to-ceiling sliding windows disappear fully in the doublewalls, opening up the indoor spaces to the terraces, outdoor chill out spotsand al fresco dining areas.

Isla de sa FerraduraYour Private Island for the Ultimate Escape

The 750 square meters rooftop terrace with spectacular sea views is theheart of Isla sa Ferradura. Equipped with 2 bars, shady pergolas, a DJmixing deck and a stage for private concerts, there is not the slightestdoubt that Isla sa Ferradura has discovered the pole position among theworldʼs most luxurious private islands.20 internationally experienced, multi-lingual staff members ensure thesmooth operation of this paradise, paying utmost attention to everyculinary detail and to an omnipresent but discreet service.

Leisure activities:A large 23 meter swimming pool at terrace level as well as a free shapedlaguna pool set amidst the beautiful tropical gardens, a gym, wellness and spafacilities as well as a selection of water sports activities complete the range ofamenities of this truly stunning escape.

Environmental responsibility:The property is fully equipped with intelligent cutting edge technology andconvinces with important intrinsic values. Fully sustainable, Isla sa Ferraduraminimizes any environmental impact. Total water recuperation reuses all wastewater for the gardenʼs underground irrigation system.For more information, please eMail: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com.

Isla de sa Ferradura

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The all-new global TV series, The Classic Car Show, first aired onThursday February 5th at 7:00pm on Channel 5. The first episode of thenew 13 x one-hour series racked up staggering viewing figures and ahuge amount of social media buzz.

The Classic Car Show premiered with 662,000 viewers and a 3.2% share,peaking at 886k viewers. This performance put it ahead of both the weekday7.00pm slot average for 2014 and Thursday night slot average (475k/2.4% and487k 2.5% share respectively).The show was also an instant hit on social media with over 511,000 organicimpressions on Twitter and a 94% positive response to the show.Ben Frow, Director of Programming for Channel 5, said “We are exceptionallypleased with the viewing figures in what is known to be a very difficult slot. Thereaction to the show on social media proves we have a winner in this seriesand weʼre very excited about how it can build from here.”

The Classic Car Show

Life Is A HighwayQuentin Willson, Jodie Kidd and some expert guests get fired upover some of the prettiest and most powerful cars ever produced.

Quentin gets the show on the road with a trip to California tocelebrate the 50th birthday of the Ford Mustang.

Male supermodel David Gandy and rapper and designer Tinie Tempah navigate LondonMen’s Fashion week in a classic car and its modern counterpart - the 1950s GullwingMercedes 300SL and the brand newMercedesSLSAMG. They ask their celebrity friends

at the exclusive GQ party which car radiates the brightest style halo.Comedian Alex Riley runs the rule over a more affordable classic most memorable for itscontroversial wedge shape. The Triumph TR7 evokes a love/hate reaction from all whosee it and whether you share Alex’s passion for its elegance or not, you can pick up one

of these plucky British sports cars for just five grand.Intrepid ‘barn find’ expert Chris Routledge, who makes it his business to seek outclassic cars which have been left languishing and become derelict, unearths a rareand glamorous 60s American land yacht that has been hidden under a hedge for

almost three decades.

Celebrity contributors - including the likes of Steve Coogan, JenniferSaunders, David Gandy, Tinie Tempah and drivers Bruno Senna and Sir StirlingMoss - will add their thoughts on prestigious historic cars.Wilson and Kidd will travel around the world to explore events like the 50thanniversary of the Ford Mustang in California and the Mille Miglia rally in Italy,while one episode will see resident driver Bruno Senna race ten classics aroundthe track at the legendary Brooklands circuit.

Wilson said: "I'm delighted that Channel 5 will be showing TheClassic Car Show. The global growth in classic cars, not just interms of auction prices of high-end Ferraris, but the sheer numberof people who share the passion, has driven the creation of TheClassic Car Show.

Pure Grown Diamonds announces ascientific breakthrough with theunveiling of the world's largestlaboratory-cultivated white diamonds,which are indistinguishable from mineddiamonds, even under a microscope,yet cost 30 to 40 percent less.

The first-ever, largest lab-grown diamondis 3.04 carats.

Pure Grown Diamonds have the exactsame chemical composition, physicalproperties and optical features as earth-mined diamonds, according to theInternational Gemological Institute.Pure Grown Diamonds mature within sixto 10 weeks. They are eco-friendly and"conflict free," unlike mined diamonds.

"This 21st Century technological achievement comes during the holiday season when 26percent of all American couples get engaged; when most men spend 25 percent of theirannual salaries on a diamond ring and when rough diamond prices are at an all-timehigh," explains Pure Grown Diamonds President and Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bissell.She is one of the few women CEOs in the diamond industry.

She continues, "Most guys shopping for diamonds will suffer sticker shock becauserough diamond prices are up 75 percent from five years ago, due to depletion of naturalresources and increased global consumer demand." Bissell adds, "Many have tried andfailed; no one, no company has achieved what Pure Grown Diamonds has accomplished-- culturing thousands of alluring diamonds, including the largest, which is more thanthree carats."

Pure Grown Diamonds have the exact same chemical composition, physical propertiesand optical features as earth-mined diamonds; however, Pure Grown Diamonds maturewithin six to 10 weeks."

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Worldʼs Largest Pure Grown Diamond Unveiled

WhatSim is here! It is the firstWhatsApp Sim that lets you chatabsolutely free of charge andwithout any limits usingWhatsApp, the world's mostpopular messaging system.Anywhere in the world.WhatSim connects to more than 400operators in about 150 countries.Anywhere in the world it connects tothe provider with the best coverageand signal right where you are. Ifyou change your position, itautomatically searches for a newprovider. If a better one is available,it connects by itself without you even noticing it.Thanks to WhatSim and its worldwide data connection, you can finally chat with WhatsAppwhenever and wherever you want without any limits.The idea came to an Italian entrepreneur, Manuel Zanella (38 years old), engineer, founderand CEO of Zeromobile, Italy's first Global Mobile Operator for low-cost roaming.Zanella is also famous for being in 2011 the "first mover" in the wearable technologyindustry with i'm Watch, the world's first smartwatch.

WhatSim is a stroke of genius. Everyone now usesWhatsApp, even when traveling. But you need a dataor Wi-Fi connection to chat for free. The most commonproblem is that the roaming data connection is usuallyexpensive and Wi-Fi is not available everywhere andoften it is not even free.WhatSim allows you to chat with WhatsApp wheneveryou want.WhatSim costs just €10 and you can chat for free allover the world for a year. WhatSim has neither fixedcosts nor monthly payments and it never expires.Zanella had also the idea to realise a special version ofWhatSim that is inspired by Pope Francis and designedfor those countries of the world that the UN calls theGlobal South.

In some of thesecountries, buying aWhatSim will cost€5 instead of €10.For Further Info:www.whatsim.com

WhatSim is Here!

ALCATEL ONETOUCH Unveils a Full Line of Premium-DesignSmartwatches — Affordable and for All Uses• Slim, premium smartwatches that offer different styles to suit everyone• Packed with sensors and apps that allow users to monitor dailyactivity• Connect to Android and iOS smartphones to control music, receivenotifications and more• Long battery life with built-in USB connector for easy charging

It looks like a watch and feels like a watch but itʼs much smarter than that. ALCATELONETOUCH introduces the WATCH, a smartwatch that puts a premium on elegantdesign at a very accessible price.In launching the WATCH, ALCATEL ONETOUCH is not content just to make the latestconnected technology available to the greatest number of consumers. Offering theWATCH at a fraction of the cost of competitors, the smartphone brand has implemented itsdesign expertise to offer a series of fine finishes that meet the demands of those lookingfor the same look and feel as a traditional watch.“Itʼs called a wearable, so we wanted to make something that would be a pleasure towear,” said ALCATEL ONETOUCHʼs Chief Marketing Officer Dan Dery. “The watch faceand the band are slim, like a regular watch, but it has the multi-functionality of asmartwatch.”Available in several styles — sporty dark red/volcano black, feminine all-white, classicchrome/dark gray and elegant metal-white — the ALCATEL ONETOUCH WATCHemploys materials such as brushed chrome, micro-textured resin bands and whitestainless steel. This choice of finishes assures that it will appeal to both men and women,demonstrating ALCATEL ONETOUCH's dedication to bringing to the market products thatfulfill everyoneʼs needs.While offering choice and style, the WATCH also offers multiple fitness functions andconnects to Android and iOS smartphones via Bluetooth.

New Smartwatches from Alcatel

Monitors User ActivityThe WATCH is packed with sensors: the heart-ratemonitor is embedded discretely on the underside of thewatch face; thereʼs also an accelerometer, gyroscope,altimeter and e-compass.The WATCH also allows users to track their sleep cycle,distance covered, steps taken and calories burned. Tomonitor their fitness goals, users can access the activityoverview that the WATCH offers.Multimedia Remote Control and Phone NotificationsWhen the smartwatch is connected to a smartphone, it sendsusers call notifications; social media updates and vibrates ifusers stray too far from their phones. Touching the WATCHʼsscreen activates a multimedia remote control. Users cancontrol music, take pictures from their phone from a distanceor make their phone ring in order to locate it.

Simplicity of Use Is Built InThe WATCH is compatible with a number of ALCATEL ONETOUCH smartphones in theHERO, IDOL and POP series, as well as with any phone running on Android 4.3 or aboveand on iOS 7 or above. It is dust and water-resistant, with a long battery life.Speaking of the battery, the WATCH has a clever USB charger integrated into its band forsimplicity of use. With beauty and functionality integrated into one device, ALCATELONETOUCH offers a smartwatch at a smart price, fulfilling its mission of making the latesttechnology available to all.

And the six Bloody-minded choices are:1901 Waverley Electric. “At the beginning of the 20th century, electric car outsold petrol-powered cars in parts of America. They were clean, quiet and didnʼt make ladiesʼ skirtsgrubby.”1906 Cadillac Model K. “The real hero of the mass-produced car story isnʼt Fordʼs Model Tbut the Cadillac Model K.”1933 Standard Superior. “It is widely accepted that Josef Ganz, a respected Jewishengineer, came up with the basic layout and philosophy of the Beetle.”

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Here's the first glimpse of race-ready NissanGT-R LM NISMO as seen during Super Bowl XLIXThe Innovative new LM P1 racing car is like no

other Le Mans carTAG Heuer, Motul and Michelin revealed as NissanLM P1 partners

Last Month, Nissan declared itself ready to take on the worldʼsbest sports car manufacturers after revealing a glimpse of itsLe Mans challenger – the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO – during thecommercial break for Super Bowl XLIX.Last yearʼs Super Bowl was the most watched televisionprogramme in US television history with over 110 millionviewers. The 2015 game was therefore the perfect opportunityfor Nissanʼs “With Dad” commercial (view at www.withdad.com)to air for the first time, revealing the much-anticipated NissanGT-R LM NISMO, the car that will take on the best in the worldin the race to glory at the Le Mans 24 Hours.In a bold move, the Japanese manufacturer has interpreted thesportʼs technical regulations in an innovative way, producing afront-engined, front wheel drive car that is powered by a V6 3-litre twin turbo petrol engine and a kinetic energy recoverysystem.

NISSAN REVEALS LE MANS CHALLENGER

“It gave us great pride to reveal the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO during the Superbowl,” saidRoel de Vries, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Strategy at Nissan. “The combination ofthe Super Bowl and the Le Mans 24 Hours – two of the most watched sporting events in theworld – presented us with a unique opportunity to showcase our most ambitious motorsportprogramme in recent times.“The GT-R is our flagship road car,” he continued. “This, the ultimate GT-R, continues asporting bloodline that goes back three decades with NISMO, the motorsport andperformance arm of Nissan. Le Mans drives innovation so success on the track will lead togreater innovation in our road car range. We are the new kids at Le Mans; our opponentsare the best in the world but we are ready.”The new car will contest the LM P1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, thehighest category in world sports car racing. Starting at Silverstone, UK on 12 April the seriestravels around the world to Spa in Belgium, onto the Le Mans 24 Hours and GermanyʼsNurburgring, before going global with races in the US, Japan, China and the Middle East.The FIA World Endurance Championship is the ultimate proving ground for automotivecompanies as technological gains on the track can carry through to road cars. Racing carengineers are facing the same challenges as road car engineers as the spotlight falls onenergy efficiency. With more technical freedom than Formula 1, the LM P1 engineers haveample opportunity to innovate.“This is innovation that excites,” said Shoichi Miyatani, President of NISMO. “Sustainability isat the top of our agenda and the technical regulations for Le Mans give us the freedom topursue new ideas in this area. Our record at Le Mans is third place overall so we haveunfinished business there. We want to win and we have the knowledge to do that – for ourcustomers, our employees and our fans. The competition is exceptionally strong and we areexcited by the challenge.”“Our LM P1 programme makes the connection between NISMO on the road andNISMO on the track, showcasing our brand DNA to a global audience,” explainedDarren Cox, Global Head of Brand, Marketing & Sales, NISMO. “We are takingmotorsport to the masses, telling tales of technical innovation but also human storiesvia all of the exciting communications channels that are open to us now. We willinnovate off the track as well as on it so you can be assured that this is just thebeginning of the story.”The intensive test programme for the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO that began in Arizonalast year continues this week at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas, where the teamis making the most of the warmer climate of the Southern US. Nissanʼs LM P1 driverswill be revealed soon.

NW LM P1 PARTNERSHIPS REVEALEDNissan also announced three multi-yearpartnerships that will feature prominently inits LM P1 programme.Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer is the OfficialWatch Partner and Official TimekeepingPartner. The LM P1 drivers will all wear TAGHeuer watches and the partnership will beactivated globally by both parties, withseveral exciting developments to beannounced in the coming monthsMotul is the Official Lubricants Partner for theprogramme, working closely with NISMOʼsengine department to develop high-performance products to enhancecompetitiveness and efficiency. Motul hasenjoyed a long-standing relationship withNISMO over the past two decades and thisnatural expansion into the LM P1 programmecomes soon after the Super GTChampionship victory for the iconic #23MOTUL AUTECH GT-R.The LM P1 programme will use tyressupplied by Michelin. The Frenchmanufacturer has developed tyres especiallyfor the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO and been anintegral part of the carʼs extensive testprogramme. Marc Gene

Nissan LM P1 Driver

Crowdfunding, Kickstarting and all that Jazz

The not so new, but certainly more common buzzwords in investment circles, are Kickstarterand Crowdfunding. From the wild and crazy ideas, to board games, films, cars, electric bikesand motorbikes, watches, mobile applications, toys, home design to wherever yourimagination takes you, somewhere, someone, has a new idea that they need money for.In recent years, inventors, film makers, theatre producers et all, would seek ʻAnglesʼ,investors, joint venture capital or pure bank credit, to try and get their ideas off the groundand into the public eye.According to Jordan Sale at Fundraise.com: “Simply put, crowdfunding is a method forfinancing projects by raising money from a large group of individuals, i.e. ʻthe crowd.ʼAlthough crowdfunding hasrecently gained main streetpopularity, it actually has along history in America andcan be traced as far back asthe 1700ʼs. In fact, theconstruction of the Statue ofLiberty was partiallycrowdfunded by thousands ofsmall donations from aroundthe world, a campaignorganized by Joseph Pulitzerusing his newspaper, The New York World.”Sale continued; “Kickstarter and Indiego are popular examples of donation-basedcrowdfunding platforms, where participants give money to further a project, with very fewstrings attached. Though equity is not distributed and donors donʼt receive financial benefitsdirectly from the success of a project, there are often rewards or perks given out. Actor ZachBraff famously offered a filmmaking symposium to anyone who donated $2,500 to hiscampaign to raise funding for the production of an independent film. Rewards-basedcrowdfunding has become so popular that companies have emerged dedicated entirely tothe fulfilment of rewards that have been promised.”There have a been some very high profile examples of the success of Crowdfunding. Britishrock band Marillion funded a US tour by raising nearly $60,000 via online donations fromfans. In part this led to the creation of ArtistShare in 2000, the first platform entirely dedicatedto crowdfunding. That eveolved into Kiva, one of the most successful micro-lendingplatforms, who have raised over $165 million through crowdfunding, with a 98.83%

repayment rate.Entrepreneur Michael Sullivan cameupwith the name “crowdfunding” in 2006.Three years later, Kickstarter made itsname as a place for entrepreneurs toraise funds for companies andcampaigns. According to Sale,“Kickstarter reports that $1,261,961,419has been pledged on its site and morethan 67,000 projects have beensuccessfully funded, as of August 2014.”

Other new kids on the block jumped on the bandwagon starting in 2010 including GrowVC,aimed at connecting start-ups and investors: Fundrise, whose Co-Founders Ben and DanMiller had the goal of giving everyone the opportunity to invest in and benefit from real estatedevelopment.At Midas Touch Magazine, we pay forstaff, production, research,development and other costs throughbasic advertising and partnering withcompanies as their marketing agent,and sharing a small commission withthem. Itʼs a pure contra deal. However,as we did deeper into the world ofCrowdfunding, we have come across many worthy, interesting, innovative and sometimesjust pure ʻfunʼ ideas that we feel are worthy of recognition. We are delighted to help thesesmall companies and individuals spread their word, absolutely for free and in turn, possiblyfind an investor or investors from the readership of Midas Touch Magazine.If you are seeking Crowdfunding, feel free to send us details or a product for review bycontacting us in the first instance to: info@MidasTouchMagazine.com. Next month weʼll lookat a few films made on the Costa Blancathrough the Crowdfunding format, alongother innovative ideas.

Our first 'focus on film' article will provideyou with a peak at the new wave ofindependent film and video producers whoare producing low budget films fundedalmost entirely through Crowdfunding. It'san exciting age for 'indie' producers andthe mark this gorwing market, a new filmfestival is also in the planning stage, whichitself will be looking fo crowdfunding.While the majority of these aredocumentaries, as these are primarilyproduced by a small team, there are a fewgroups with a full blown cast of actors,begging or borrowing cars, boats, plans, drones, equipment, locations and everything inbeteen to produce their films. Find out more next months about Joe Stummer misplacing hiscar, Franco upsetting Cliff Richard at Eurovision, a former World Champion Kick Boxersetting up shop on the Costa Blanca and a buch of retired spies coming out of thewoodword.

Kickstarter of the MonthGhostbusters - The Board Game -Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of thenight? Do you experience feelings of dread in yourbasement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen aspook, spectre, or ghost? If the answer is "yes," then don'twait another minute. Pick up the phone and call the

professionals . .Ghostbusters: The Board Game is an episodic adventuregame for one to four players, who are charged with bustingghosts and sealing gates to the Spirit World. The game iscustomizable, cooperative, and highly re-playable. It featuresunique illustrations and figures based on original artwork anddesigns by Dan Schoening, the artist of IDW's Ghostbusterscomic book series. Each Ghostbuster has a distinct role andunlocks unique abilities by gaining experience. The game offersmodes for different levels of players, making it accessible tobeginners and challenging to experts. Now is your chance tosave the world!Ghostbusters TM & © 2015Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.All Rights Reserved.• Box Dimensions:12.125"W x 12.125"H x 4"D• 48 Custom 32-50mm Plastic MiniFigures• 10 Double-Sided 5.5" x 5.5"Game Board Tiles• 6 Dice (5 D6 & 1 D8)• 43 Tokens (Streams, Slimes, Gates, XP Trackers)• 1 PKE Meter• 4 Player Cards (4"H x 6"W)• 6 Ghost Cards (4"H x 3"W)• 1 Ghostbusters Operations & Field Manual

Up to 4 players take onthe roles of theGhostbusters and attemptto return balance betweenthe Spirit World and ours,busting ghosts andsealing the gates fromwhich theyʼre invading.Completing a scenariorequires teamwork,planning, andresourcefulness.Featured ghosts from themovies, cartoons, comics,and toylines have uniqueabilities as well, in terms of how they move and react to your actions.The game features 3 campaigns, each with 4 unique scenarios. Itʼs a fast-paced game: eachscenario takes approximately 30 intense minutes to play. Every campaign concludes with anepic battle against an iconic boss character.The game uses dice to resolve a lot of the action, so itʼs never the same game twice! Thethree types of dice represent the proton packs and ghost traps, the unpredictablemovements of the ghosts, and the chaotic activity of the gates. During each turn, playersmove, shoot proton streams, deposit trapped ghosts, use unique character abilities, anddrive the Ecto-1 to complete objectives.Each scenarioʼs map is constructed using double-sided tiles, featuring street and parkimagery by the talented Robb Mommaerts. With a starter mode and a challenge mode,Ghostbusters: The Board Game will keep you enthralled for hours!

To create the best gamepossible, weʼvecollaborated with someincredible people: gamedesigners, avid gameplayers, and Ghostbustersfans. This project is onKickstarter because wewant to make this gameextra special for you. Wewant to provide you many

ways to customize your experience with a selection of cool add-ons and Kickstarterexclusives you can't get anywhere else, including a snazzier version of the game box design.And we canʼt wait to announce some of the amazing stretch goals! Basically, you get theversion of the game you want, and you get it before anyone else.The estimated delivery date for Ghostbusters: The Board Game is October 2015. However,please keep in mind that this is a projected date. As an experienced board game company,we at Cryptozoic know that unexpected delays can occur during the production and shippingof a game. We are committed to producing a high quality game and we will not take anyshortcuts to make a specific date. Our goal is to send you the most amazing, perfect boardgame youʼve ever played.

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Robert LandauYou know the feeling. You wakeup in the morning after a restlessnight and you don't even feel likegetting out of bed. The feelingisn't as much a physical thing asit is a mental thing. Realizing thatyou can't stay in bed all day, youforce yourself to get up and facethe day ahead. Do you feel greatabout it? No! Would you like tocrawl back into bed and staythere? Oh yes!There's nothing wrong with having anegative outlook concerning the dayahead even before it begins. We'rehuman beings and there are millionsof times when we feel less thanpositive. While it's OK to feel downsometimes, just make sure you don't

attach yourself to those feelings so that you end up becoming the negativity that you'rethinking about. It's possible to feel the bad feelings and then move on. How do you do that?It's actually easier than you think. The next time you find yourself dealing with negativesemotions, realize that you have the choice to rise above them. The process of rising aboveis getting yourself back into being who and what you really are. You don't need to feel like ahelpless victim to your negative thoughts and feelings unless you make the choice to do so.The same energy it takes to stay in negative thought is the very same energy you can use torise above it. The choice is always yours.Many people don't like to hear that they have a choice to remain negative. Our ego's mind-chatter loves to swim in pools of negative thought. It's as if our mind-chatter wouldn't knowwhat to do with itself if you chose to move into more positive ways of thinking and being.So how would you actually use the ideas that I'm suggesting here? Let's take the "FirstThing in the Morning Scenario" I just presented. You've just woken up and even before youreyes open you happen to find yourself thinking negative thoughts that might go somethinglike this; "Uhh! It's cloudy again today. I just can't handle more rain. Enough already! Oh...Ihave that meeting today at 10am. I just know that what I'm going to present won't go overwell. I have major issues with most of the people that will be attending that meeting. Evenafter my day should be over today, it won't be over. There's that darn dinner get togetherthat I have to go to. What a lousy day!"How did you feel when you read those words? Probably not very joyous! All too often weprogram ourselves and the rest of our day by talking to ourselves in the way you justexperienced. Is it any wonder that the rest of your day would end up turning out just the wayyou thought it would lying in bed?

How to Face Each Day...EvenWhen You Don'tWant To...

The same energy it took to negatively program your dayis the very same energy it takes to program your day ina more positive manner...even if you're not crazy aboutthe day's events. Here's how a more positive "FirstThing in the Morning Scenario" would look like; "It'sraining today. No problem, I'll just take an umbrella. Themeeting at 10am will be just fine. They might not likewhat I have to present but they also understand that it'sin the best interest of all involved. I'll explain to themthat this is temporary as we're well on our way to trulygreat things. The dinner event will work out well. It'sonly the third time I'm meeting with those people andthere's a real possibility to forge ahead with some greatideas that could become very successful in the nearfuture. Time to get out of bed and put my best footforward!"Either one of these "First Thing in the Moring Scenarios" are choices that you can put to useeach and every day. The operative word here is "choice". You have more power than youoften think you have. As human beings we truly have the power to make choices that shapeour day and our lives in the best ways possible. The key to all of this is remembering thattrue change starts from within. Only after you feel it within will it manifest without. Sotomorrow morning, see what it feels like to lie in bed and positively program the day ahead.You just might be overjoyed with the results. The choice is always yours.

Robert Landau is also the published author of six books. Hiswebsite is www.robertlandaumotivation.comRobert Landau BioMotivational Speaker Robert Landau has delivered over2,700 presentations and workshops in over 20 countries in his15 year speaking career. Robert is also a Certified Life Coachthat works with individuals and businesses via Skype to helpfacilitate positive and productive results. An accomplished Actorin New York City, then a celebrated international CruiseDirector for 10 years with 300 ports of call on 400 cruises withmajor cruise lines, Robert also makes many appearances onradio and television broadcasts. One of his most recentappearances was on the world-wide HLN/CNN Cable NewsNetworks. Landau is also the published author of six books. His

website is http://www.robertlandaumotivation.comRobert's popular Daily Robertisms program consists of 365 personally created motivationalquotes that are sent free of charge to your email address for a year. To sign up please visit:www.dailyrobertisms.comRobert LandauInternational Motivational Speaker, Consultant and Published Authorwww.RobertLandauMotivation.comwww.DailyRobertisms.com : www.FUNSeniorActivities.comPlease "Like" me on Facebook - www.facebook.com/RobertLandauSpeakerFollow me on Twitter - @LandauChatConnect with me on LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-landau/

Oceancoʼs new 89 meter INFINITY is the superyacht industryʼsfirst delivery in 2015. Built under the project name Y710, thismagnificent yacht boasts a commanding exterior design byEspen Øino and an exceptional interior design by SinotExclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates.True to her name, the possibilities for INFINITY are endless. She is a go-anywhere yacht that offers safety, comfort, elegance, and the bestpossible lifestyle afloat. INFINITY accommodates her owners in aspectacular master suite including a private exterior deck and whirlpool,

Oceanco Delivers INFINITY

as well as 10 guests in 6 guest suites, including 2 VIP cabins. She has anoutdoor beach/swimming area on the Lower Aft Deck and on the MainDeck is another spacious relaxation area featuring a circular swimmingpool measuring 5m in diameter with seating all around and an adjacentindoor wellness area. Ascending to the Upper Deck, there is an indoor/outdoor al fresco dining and entertainment area. The sundeck isdedicated to a private indoor/outdoor area with whirlpool, bar and anobservation lounge.INFINITY will be delivered and depart the shipyard on 3 February, whenher Captain and crew together with the Oceanco team will gather to marktheir successful collaboration and join in Oceancoʼs traditional good luckbite of a Dutch herring.Headed for her first season, INFINITY is powered with twin 4,828hp /3,600kW MTU engines capable of reaching speeds of 20 knots.

Technical SpecificationsBuilder : OceancoType : Steel Hull and Aluminium SuperstructureLength : 89m / 291ft Beam : 14.2m / 47ftExterior Designer : Espen ØinoInterior Designer : Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg DesignAssociatesDelivered : 2015

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Own the Yacht of your Dreams with FractionalYacht Ownership

Fractional ownership is a business concept that has been around for decades. It is amethod of ownership that allows several people to own a ʻshareʼ in an expensiveasset. Investors choose a fractional approach to investment when they do not wantto spend the amount of money required to own the entire asset and they do notwant all of the risk or hassle that accompanies ownership of such. Our Partnersthrough Midas Touch, have pioneered the use of fractional ownership applied to aspecific class of asset, the luxury yacht.

The Advantages of Fractional Yacht OwnershipFractional ownership splits the cost of purchasing the asset and managing the assetacross a set of owners. Because an independent professional handles management, thefractional owners are free to enjoy themselves and be removed from the managementresponsibilities. Each owner is free to use his/her share of the asset according to the termsof the purchase.

We have applied the fractionalownership concept to luxury yachtsbecause most yacht owners onlyuse their yacht several weeks ayear and the costs to acquire andmaintain a yacht are immense.Under the our Yacht ShareProgram, Fractional yachtownership is perfect for owners who

want the yachting experience with no hassles and no waste of their hard earned capital, ortime. Virtually all of our owners could afford to purchase the entire yacht outright, but donot want the waste that comes with letting a major asset sit idle in port and the hassle ofmanagement.

Itʼs also a great concept for sponsorship.The most common misconception about fractional ownership is that it is a timeshare by

another name. This is a mistake. Withtimeshare arrangements, you do not owna share in a property, merely the right touse that property for a set period of time.When your time runs out, you are left withnothing. With fractional ownership, youown the asset and receive a deeded titlereflecting your ownership. If you desire,you can transfer or sell your assetwhenever you want.

Major BenefitsYour Advantages and benefits of Yacht Share

1. Shared costs for purchase and maintenance.2. Full yacht management with crew possible.

3. Fair, flexible and individual usage through 4 season system.4. All seasons available and all-inclusive service package.

5. Real and secure fractional ownership by 25% shares in company.6. Online reservation system for easy booking.

7. Change over cleaning service.8. For regatta program experience crew available.

9. Sailing Event Sponsorship.10. Ready to race and win regattas.

11. Full insurance.

Own a New Beneteau Oceanis 38 Daycruiser for just 35.000€Enjoy all the advantages of owning a beautiful yacht in Spain for just a fraction of the cost.

Share Your DreamThrough Midas Touch we can help take care off all the hassles and make your dreamcome true.By sharing costs for purchase and maintenance of your yacht with others you save a lot ofmoney without having to sacrifice your personal wishes.Your Advantages and benefits of Midas Touch Yacht Share• Shared costs for purchase and maintenance.• Motor and Sail yachts of renowned brands.• Full yacht management with crew possible.• Fair, flexible and individual usage through our four season system.• All season available and all-inclusive service package.• Real and secure fractional ownership by 25% shares in company.• Online reservation system for easy booking.• Cleaning service and security.

CO Owner Structure:25 % Share acquisition price 35.000,00€Yearly costs 5.000,00€The Beneteau Oceanis 38 Daysailor is new from 2014 and will be launched in April 2015

The Beneteau 38 will be registered in Spain in a Spanish SL. The Co Owner will be ownerfor 25 % of the company. This is NOT Time Share but real ownership.The co-owner has 80 days a year. In every season 20 days, also possible that Midas Touchyacht Share will take care of the chartering benefits for Co-Owner.Every year new anti-fouling and full inspection from the yacht. After every period the yachtwill be cleaned and inspected by Midas Touch Yacht Share.Secure property and easy to trade.Your share in the Beneteau 38 is always free for trade.

All costs are fair and transparent.The Beneteau Oceanis 38 is located in Marina Salinas in Torrevieja, a modern and fullequipped yacht club with restaurants, bars and very well located.

Near to Ibiza, Mallorca and Mar Menor.Technical SpecificationsBuild 2014 launch planned in April 2015Length 11.50 MBeam 3.99 MDraft 2,06Fuel 130 LitreWater 330 LitreMainsail 36.5 m²Genoa 33 m²Spinnaker 114 m²

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Trafico education on Facebook

THE GUARDIA Civil Trafico Department from Torrevieja have set up their ownFacebook page. Not much too surprising about that except that this page has beencreated to expressly educate expatriate drivers in Spain on traffic law, obligations,directives and to give hints and tips to make you a better and safer driver.

Set up by a couple of agents from the Torrevieja Branch in their spare time, the informationprovided covers the southern Alicante region, down to San Pedro and inland to the AP7. Theʻpageʼ was launched last month and has surpassed 3,000 followers already. The agentsinvolved said: “We would like to say thanks a lot for your support. We decided to create thisFacebook page, because we know there are many misinformed drivers they have heard"Chinese whispers" about traffic matters, and we thought it could be a good idea to create asite where all expats could find true traffic information. Therefore, we are publishing articlesabout all traffic matters.”The informative Facebookpage is well worth a browseover the articles publishedduring the past few weeks.To make it interactive, theyhave added questions aboutdriving law, speed limits,drink driving limits and areworking hard with trafico inAlicante and Madrid to sortout the confusion over thenew laws regarding DrivingLicences.They are also looking to answer your questions, which should be of an objective and generalnature rather than a specific circumstance. Guardia Civil Trafico for the region is

headquartered in Torrevieja, where the majority of their fleet of cars, motorbikes, Q-Cars andDrink and Drug Testing Vans are located. They are fully aware that the interpretation of thelaw can vary from region to region and note: “We would appreciate knowing where you live,because we have received messages from Almería, Malaga, Javea,... to publish informationwe have received from the local police of your town. We also would like to know where youare from. We are providing this service in our ʻfree-timeʼ, so please be patient if you do notreceive an immediate response, as we will do so as soon as possible. Thank you very much.We will keep working to give you a better service.”Even such things as the law for circumnavigating the dreadfully poorly designed SpanishRoundabouts can be found here, along with explanations, plus a look at new traffic laws andinitiatives being introduced and tested around Spain, to help make driving safer andhopefully cut down on the high death and accident count in Spain. Nick, from TorreviejaʼsSunday Drivers Club remarked;“Their initiative should beapplauded by expatriates as itsfirst time that we have had apoint of contact with Trafico, inEnglish, to discuss theproblems and concerns ofresidents and visitors.”The informative page can befound at: www.facebook.com/TorreviejaTrafficDepartment orsearching for N332.

While Art may certainly be in the eye of the beholder, one aspect of an art form that is oftenoverlooked is photography. In this age of paparazzi, the internet and digital imaging, thevalue of photography as an art form has been diluted. Everyone has a camera, or a cameraon their phone or tablet and is able to capture an image. But before digital photography, andespecially before the 1980ʼs capturing the ʻmomentʼ could result in an image as worthy ofcomment, and in todayʼs world, reprinting and commercialisation, as a quality, hand paintedor drawn artwork.

Our partners at Images Art have aspecial collection of artists on film;captured in their prime, offeringan iconic image that could takeand place on any wall, desk ormantelpiece in your home oroffice. While these are not forinvestment, their conversationand curiosity value is immense.

Black and White photography offers upspecial imagery, from a bygone age, thattodayʼs digital photography can but try andreplicate. However, there is no gettingaway from the fact yesteryears press andportrait photographers, often with their fullframe, 6x4 inch cameras, offer a specialdimension, not seen in modernphotography.

Artists Photographed

Salvador Dali (1904-1989)Title: Salvador Dali at the PlazaHotel, New York by Michael DelonMedium: Vintage Silver Gelatinprint, circa 1980, signed by MichaelDelon, a later impressionImage Size: 135 x 180 mmsCondition: goodPrice: £265.00

Salvador Dali (1904-1989)Title: Salvador Dali au Ritz a Paris - 1966by Andre VillersMedium: Resin coated Silver gelatinprint, signed and dated by the photographerin ink (recto), signed and stamped versoImage Size: 400 x 300 mmsCondition: very goodPrice: Price On Application

Price is not an issue. Many of the prints, signed by the photographer and in limited editions,are less than Their conversation value alone is worth the price of a good lunch.For more details on any of these photos, or to enquire further about their quality selection oforiginal hand signed pieces by such famous names as Pablo Picasso, please contact us byemail at: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com.

Pablo Picasso

Title: Picasso with revolver and hatof Gary Cooper by Andre Villers

Medium: Silver gelatin print, 1958,Original issue

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Cecil Beaton

Title: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth IIMedium: Silver Gelatine print, 1956, mounted onto stiff paper,signed Elizabeth R and dated by the Queen.Verso is the photographers stamp with a reference B737/1Image Size: Mount size 182 x 250 mms, Image size 220 x 153 mmsCondition: Very goodPrice: Price On Application

Sir Cecil Beaton was oneof the most famous WWIIphotographers and went on toworking for such magazines asVogue. Famous for his iconicimages of Audry Hepburn and hiswork on the film 'Breakfast atTiffany's' he was to become thefavouite of the Royal Family andphotographed them on manyoccassions until his death in 1980. His favourite Royal subject was the QueenMother, who he photographed many times. This special mage of the QueenElizabth II is signed and dated by the Queen. Please email:Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com for more details.

Galician Roots

Two Young Entrepreneurs Create Galician Roots, a Travel AgencySpecialising in the Galician Territory and the Camino De SantiagoThe best way to discover Galicia is to do it with Galician people. Within thisphilosophy is born Galician Roots. A travel agency exclusively focused on the mainsights of this land that proposes a different way of approaching its charms.

Behind this initiative are two youngentrepreneurs in their early thirties thathave seen the huge potential of thisremote green corner still unknown formany travellers. Their aim is to sharewith the visitor the habits, landscapes,gastronomy and culture of the placewhere they live in, a land they know likethe back of their hand and whichtheyʼre proud to belong. Showing

Galicia from a Galician point of view, thissounds obvious but leaves a distinguishingand unique mark to Galician Roots, since thevast majority of agencies operating nowadaysin this land are located abroad.The Camino de Santiago is the cornerstone ofthis small company but it also offers a wholerange of possibilities on ecological, wine andgastronomic tourism to the visitors. With a fullyupdated view in accordance to the current timesGalician Roots brings a tailor-made tourism withcustomized tours and trips that can be created by the customer itself.

A thousand ways for your feet.It is said that thereʼs not only a Camino but thousands,as much as pilgrims. The options are plenty andGalician Roots aware of that has developed varioustours allowing the traveller to complete the last 100kilometres of the French Way; from the most basictour including hostel accommodation to the mostexclusive one including accommodation in manors,country houses and charming hotels.

The key principle is to offer a full spectrum of options allowing the traveller tosimply enjoy its vacation. Thatʼs why to a greater or lesser extent all the tourscan include the transfer to the starting point, luggage transfer, physiotherapistsessions and even dinners with traditional music. And if any of the options

mentioned above convinces thereʼll always be a trip made to measure for the traveller asGalician Roots also offers the possibility of personalising each stage of the French, Primitiveand Portuguese path.Discover the essence of Galicia.A great way to know Galicia is being immersed in its culture, something that is not alwaysaccessible with conventional tours. As good connoisseurs of their land Galician Roots peopleknow that Galicia has to be enjoyed through the palate too as one of its essences is thefood. Thatʼs why gastronomy has such a relevant importance in their offer, with workshopsteaching the elaboration of some of the most representative dishes such as the pulpo a feira,Galician bread, Galician seafood, the empanada and much more.Galician food has such an important role but also the wine. Another strong bet of this travelagency is the wine tourism, a field youʼre invited to explore through the most traditionalaspect of the production of the wine from a Ribeira Sacra. Visits to hundred-year-old cellars,trips and explanations about the production process making one of the best wines of Spain.The eco-friendly trips and weekends of Galician Roots are another good way to discover thespirit of this land, so well preserved in some small towns, which will allow the travellers toknow the way of life in rural areas and take part in organic farms in the heart of Galicia.A different way to enjoy a different place: Galician Roots.

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A Coworking in Barcelona Transforms Recycled Wood in SharedCreativity The communion between architecture, design and creativity, isthe inspiration for BCNewt space, located in Barcelonaʼs Poblenouneighborhood.

At the beginning it was all ideas. Theobjective, to create an authentic work space.To achieve it, the community of BCNewtcoworkers decided to be as far away aspossible from the mass-focused aesthetics ofthe large chains of home equipment. "Thanksto some industries which still are in theneighborhood, we had every day a lot ofwooden pallets disposal all around us,”explains Gustavo Franco, project manager.

BCNewt was born in the summer of 2014with the intention of create acoworking environment that feeds

creativity.Now, after an extensiverenovation, the place has astory to tell.The pallet designThe first task was to transform anestimate of 17 pallet —timber structuresused to transport goods— in suitablebuilding material for different functionalelements. Everything was filthy, coveredwith rusty nails and splinters. So they setabout the task of selecting the pieces thatwere clean and in better condition. This part of the processtook about two weeks."I had the challenge to create ceiling lamps thatwere functional and aesthetically interesting,"explains Mercurio Sobocki, interior decorator andproject adviser. That is how the pieces wereconstructed, with an assembly that spans overthe different work areas, achieving an attractivegeometric minimalism. In total, three lighting sets,with warm tones lights, on a format of elongatedlamps, on linestra style or round bulbs.

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With the solid pallet pieces was built what is now a strong conferencetable. At the edges, you can still read the burned imprint of theEuropean railway systems, a sign of postindustrial identity.With other pieces, the thinner ones, the kitchen table was built.Here the community of coworkers remembers every day howimportant it is to share resources. Finally, when the woodremains seemed destined again to be abandoned, thethinner strips were used for the baseboards."The decor of coworking spaces is thewave of the future in terms of officedecoration, as it appears to bemore professionals each yearseeking to establish their businessin this type of activity spaces,"said Gustavo Franco.About BCNewtLocated in the heart ofinterconnected 22@ District, epicenterof urban and technological innovationin Barcelona, BCNewt offices standin an industrial building atCarrer Llull 47. In one of theEuropean cities with thehighest number of rooms and offices forcowork (according to coworkingspain.es),the new coworkingproposals must berefreshing.

Recognizing this value, BCNewtʼs style pointed to shapes and has distanced itself from thechromatic monotonies and the traditional designs. Thus, they have inaugurated amultipurpose center with ecological and transgressive spirit, where space reflectsand represents the philosophy of coworking.A series of renovations were made around the office. On one hand, ceiling lamps, kitchenand meeting room tables, floor baseboards and divisions between the kitchen and theworkroom, were built from pallets worked for reuse. On the other, windows, concretecolumns and beams were restored to give new decorative details; the same for the electricalsystem, which happened to be green consumer, and for which they have created uniquepieces from coupling nozzles and bulbs.BCNewt understands space and architecture as does the architect Santiago Calatrava: "Anart that determines the identity of our time and improves the lives of people." In short, aspace that will motivate, commune and communicate the experiences and wishes of thecoworkers of the future.

Perfume has always been a precious good and a great gift idea forValentineʼs Day. But what if you could create your very own perfume in apersonalized perfume bottle?

The startup-company MyParfum is specialized inexactly this: The creation of individual perfumes.Customers are becoming perfumers themselves online(www.uniquefragrance.com). With an innovative online-tool and recommendations of MyParfum fragranceexperts, customers can create their own scent fromover 50 notes and 10 character fragrances. With morethan 150 billion possible combinations of theingredients, the custom perfume is most likelyabsolutely unique. Also the perfume bottle can bepersonalized with a message, name or by uploading apersonal picture. Every step of the production processis hand-made in the Berlin-based perfume lab. Thefragrances are shipped to the US and worldwide in justtwo to three weeks. Also, a US perfume lab will soon beopened.Using the intuitive MyParfum online fragrance design tool is a very special experience.Developed with French perfumers, the fragrance system gives the customer the opportunityto easily create their own masterpiece in just a few steps. Customers can also get freesupport by a fragrance expert, using an online-questionnaire. MyParfum experts createthese bespoke perfumes, matching the customerʼs style and preferences and character.More than 130,000 unique perfumes have been sold in Europe already. Now the company isgrowing to the US, combining the traditional art of perfumery with modern technology anddesign.Just in time for Valentineʼs Day, MyParfum developed the special limited edition designerperfume bottle “PASSION”. The bottle has a coated backside in glossy red. Inside the glassbottle a real Swarovski crystal is shining through. Every perfume bottle can be fullycustomized with a personal message, name or picture. There is also a selection of gift sets,fragrance sets, and last-minute gift certificates. A custom perfume (1 fl oz) is availablestarting from 49.90 USD, produced by hand and shipped world-wide in just 12-20 days (freeglobal shipping starting 70 USD). Moreover MyParfum offers a full satisfaction and money-back guarantee.About MyParfumMyParfum (www.uniquefragrance.com) is an innovative and lifestyle-oriented startup basedin Berlin, Germany. The young company has over 90,000 customers and over 130,000hand- crafted fragrances sold so far and is number one in the world for custom perfumes.The innovative company has been awarded the Global Innovation Award in the US, theService Innovation Award and the Think Different Innovation Award. MyParfum offersperfumes, which are not like any others, bought from the shelf, but truly unique. Thecompany has found a way to let anyone design their own perfume online. MyParfum servesthose who like to underline their very own look and style with the most elegant andmysterious accessory: a custom perfume.

Create Your Own Valentine's Day Perfume

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SIMON ELLINAS IS one of Londonʼs foremost professional caricaturist andcartoonists. Simon began drawing cartoons and caricatures of his friends andteachers at school, and now heʼs renowned for drawing some of the most famousfaces in the world.What on Earth can you use Caricatures and Cartoons for?

Looking for a unique and memorable gift?Caricatures from Photos for Gifts:Nothing could be more unique and memorable than a professionally-drawn caricature from a photo! Not only will your friend or businesscolleague be flattered that you took so much care and trouble but theywill always be able to keep the memento of your friendship andgenerosity forever afterwards. If youʼre looking for a caricature drawnfrom a photo, then check out the variations that are available below:

Caricatures at PartiesGive your guests the time of their lives – book a caricaturist todraw caricatures of them, leaving them with a gift they will keepforever. You can have caricatures at parties drawn by a livecaricaturist. Itʼs always a great entertainment and I personallyhave drawn caricatures at weddings, Christmas parties, birthdayparties, corporate events, product launches and exhibitions. Here Iam with Radio One's first ever DJ, Tony Blackburn.With eachsheet of paper pre-printed with details of the event, including anycompany logos, the caricatures become a highly effective PR tooland very frame-able souvenir. I can draw caricatures live at anyevent anywhere in the world.Cartoons by Simon EllinasA CARTOON IS a drawing showing the features of its subjects in an exaggerated and

humorous way, especially so in satirical cartoons oftenfound in newspapers or magazines. Iʼve been acartoonist virtually from the moment I could pick up apencil. I was always interested in drawing people, ascartoon characters, in a variety of imaginary scenarios.Cartoon Illustration is extremely useful in the field ofpublishing for those instances when a photo or a diagramjust wonʼt do the topic justice. A cartoonistʼs imagination

can extract the elements that will occur in the readerʼs mind which are not actually stated inthe article, whether that be for a magazine, book or a website.If youʼre looking to commission a caricature or cartoon, either for yourself or on behalf ofsomeone else, you can contact me by email: simon@Caricatures.org.uk;mobile: 07790 893239 • tel: 020 8449 1368

WITH THE CURRENT news about the ongoing tensions in the Ukraine, the GermanChancellor Angela Merkel has rarely been absent from newspapers and TV. I have meant todraw a caricature of Angela Merkel for a long time having been disappointed by an earlierattempt some time ago.

It is interesting to note that she isthe first German Chancellor whogrew up in the Soviet-controlledEast Germany before the fall of theBerlin Wall. Forbes Magazinereckon she is the most powerfulwoman in the world. Starting out asa research scientist she becameinvolved in the democracymovement after the fall of the Wall,followed by various politicalappointments leading to her currentposition on the worldʼs stage.Thereʼs something Polish about herfacial features (we caricaturistsnotice the differences in racial bonestructure quite a lot) and, indeed,her grandfather was Polish. Itʼs inthe width of the face with slightlymelancholy blue eyes and smallnose.This caricature was simply drawn onthe Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1tablet whilst half-watching television.The beauty of working digitally onthe tablet is that you donʼt have tohave numerous pens, pencils andassorted artistsʼ equipment to beable to draw adequately whereveryou happen to be.Samsung have beaten Apple in onemain regard – that of providing a

dedicated stylus to work with the tablet. And the Samsung stylus really works and feels like aproper pen or pencil with the fine point making the expected marks in the same way as anormal pencil. With the Apple iPad you depend on styli with awkward rubber tips which haveto mimic a fingertip and they are nowhere near as satisfying to draw with, making resultsmuch more uncertain.Digital caricatures are increasingly the norm these days and most of the colour caricaturesthat I provide are finished off in Photoshop from a scanned black and white original andsupplied as digital JPEG files.Simon Ellinas

Caricature of Angela Merkel

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TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes Previously-Unseen TupacShakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light NowAvailable on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo...Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed thehuman side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraitspublic along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled"TUPAC Unseen."Upon meeting Tupac Shakur,Joel D. Levinson was greeted withunguarded enthusiasm and an openinvitation to photograph him on anunrestricted basis. It was 1993, and thetrust forged between Shakur and Levinsonresulted in the creation of thirty-six bold and sspellbinding portraits that show a human andcompassionate side of the star that was rarelymade public. Only a half dozen of theseimages were previously released for publication.

TUPAC Unseen, is comprised of thirty-six portraits photographs Levinson made in 1993 andthirty-six original Artworks (one of each portrait, completed in 2014) each one an individualhomage, for a total of seventy-twooriginal works. It is a remarkable collection ofwork andquitesimply the collection of Tupac photographs that illuminates his serious,meditative and friendlypersonality, with depth. "I was so struck by Tupac's natural warmth that I became obsessedwith researching not only his work, but its cultural impact," explains Levinson, who has hadthirteen One Man Museum exhibitions of his work, is represented in forty-two MuseumCollections in North America and Europe and in the past five years hasseen over three hundred of his photographs placed in twelveMuseumCollections.

"I found my interest in Tupac's work develop deeper and deeper with each month of research, andgreater familiarity with his music and developed an affinity for this man and his work. What beganas a six month, purely photographic project to publish portraits (the vast majority previously unseenand unpublished) to illuminate sides of this man I had not seen offered in any other photographs orimages, initially developed into something that encompassed much more. Eventually, it extendedinto an eighteen month project, which further extended to four years and finally after seven years,it is being released ahead of the Art Book/Exhibition Catlog in an eBook."My goal was to display a side of Tupac that was rarely seen in other photographs and artworkcreated during his lifetime. Seven years later, we're releasing something that I believe is going toexpand the perception of Tupac."

Aside from the book, Levinson is also continuing the TUPAC Unseen project via a new website.TupacUnseen.comsitewas launched to coincidewith the eBooks official release. They initially planto use it as a virtual companion to the eBook and expand by offering two exclusive downloadablemini posters that will be added on a regular basis along with other content. The site exists as anexpanding memorial to an immortal entertainment and cultural legend.

With the property market improving, sellers should be getting more fortheir property and finding it much easier to sell, yet many are stillstruggling.Real Estate Agents Nordicahave been investigating this tohelp their buyers sell at the rightprice and have found that theinterior styling of a property canmake all the difference. To testthe theory, they styled aproperty which had been on themarket for over a year and soldit in just one week with its newlook – at full asking price. Theynow have a Home Stylingservice, located in NuevaAndalucia on the Costa del Soland wanted to share their insights on this new trick for selling your property.What is Property Styling? – Preparing and dressing your home with furniture andaccessories, moving things around and enriching the space, rather than doing building worksWhy does it work? - Buyers lack vision and need to be shown the property at its very bestand see what to do with particular spaces and rooms. The key is that buyers need to fall inlove and see themselves living in your property so they can make an emotional connection

with the property and make an offer! Yourhome as you are living in it may not makethis statement, or evoke this emotion, butwith basic decoration and layout changes wecan make a real difference.When does it work? – There are hundredsof examples of property styling sellinghouses, with identical properties which sellon the interiors alone. Often with some basicdecoration, thorough cleaning and styling youdonʼt need to do refurbishment, so it cansave you money and unnecessary stress.

What should you do before styling? - Get your house sparkling clean and de-clutter.Simply removing excess items of furniture, books, clothes, toys etc, makes the place lookmuch bigger, brighter and more neutral so people can imagine living there. Clear away allclutter and once clutter has gone and the place is beautifully clean, the styling can begin!What should you try to achieve with styling? - You should try to create a home which isneutral, but doesnʼt lose the homely feel and become clinical. Your property should makepeople feel that they want to live there and imagine the amazing life they will have there.

Property Styling Tips & Tricks

Styling To Sell Top Tips• Shine a light – Lighting is essential. Try to incorporate 8 points of light in each room, lightdarker areas with lamps, consider brighter bulbs, light candles in the evening, pull backblinds and curtains and let as much light in as possible during the day• Think of the target market for your home and show them their ideal life: If you have theclassic family home, but donʼt have kids, considercreating kidsʼ rooms rather than an office sopeople are shown exactly how they could livethere.• Beware of big furniture – It makes the space looktiny.• Donʼt leave difficult spaces unfurnished - If youhave a penthouse or loft space donʼt leave itwithout furniture as the eye doesnʼt accuratelyjudge space without the reference of a furniture• Rearrange to create focal points and order: Arrange things in groups, e.g. replace lots ofsmall pictures with large paintings to make a focus, or group smaller pictures together fororder. Rearrange your furniture and try symmetrical arrangements and inviting areas.• Dress each room with accessories - Clear worktops in the kitchen, then add well-placeditems such as coffee maker, herbs, plants, fruit etc for a sense of place and purpose• Make sure the temperature is right and make it feel like a great place all year round• Give the illusion of space - Put up mirrors to make rooms look bigger and brighter• Increase the curb appeal – Make sure the exterior paths and drive are clean, ensure housenumbers can be seen, plant blooming flowers and fresh greenery, mow and tend lawn, washfront windows, add a light, replace doormat

• Style your dining room table to give a focus to theroom: Try flowers, a fruit bowl, tea lights and placemats to make it look inviting.• Create a gender-neutral, comfortable andappealing master bedroom: Make use of space,remove personal items and clutter, dress with clean,crisp linens, a stylish bed spread/blanket andcushions which tie into colour scheme. Show offstorage and make sure youʼre happy for people tolook inside. Aim to have 20 to 30 percent open spacein each closet to give the impression of

spaciousness.• Beware of kidsʼ toys and paraphernalia: everything should have its place and not alienatebuyers without kids for example• Use 'extra' rooms wisely and ensure each room has a clearly defined purpose rather thanjust a dumping ground. By putting in a desk and good storage you can create a home officeout of your junk room• Create a lifestyle people are looking for inside and out: Display accessories which givepeople the idea of a certain way of life, or arranging an area with an aspirational purpose; becreativeFor more information email: sales@nordicamarbella.com; call: 952 811 552 or visit:www.storeyinterior.com

E-twow is a new electric kick scooter equipped withsome of the most innovative technologies used inthe transportation industry.

Considered by industry experts as a revolutionary vehicle,E-twow is already available for purchase in the US and willalso be launched on European market this spring. This newinnovation of the electric transportation industry is regardedas a successful alternative to cars and public servicesthanks to its capacity to take urban mobility to a higher level.E-twow is great for going to work, the post office, the bank,the park and any other place of interest because it is quiteeasy to handle, truly stable and enjoys full portability.E-twow is an urban mobility scooter specially designed toprovide the urban population with an eco-friendly anddistinctive mode oftransportation. Its design,structure and weightdistribution ensure a properbalance which makes itquite easy to use even if you

happen to be a beginner. Moreover, the vehicle is equippedwith a new shock absorbing system that annihilatesvibrations from the rough terrain and reduces the noisecaused by friction. As a consequence you get to benefitfrom a smooth and comfortable ride no matter the terrainand your level of experience. But E-twow is not only aboutsafety and stability. This vehicle also enjoys high overallperformances. The life of the battery revolves around 41 km/25 miles, making it ideal forworking employees who have to commute. And in terms of speed, you can go as high as 35km/h with the Booster model.

In addition to that, due to the fact that it is the lightest vehicleever designed at only 10.7 kg, it is quite easy to carry up anddown the stairs. It is a great way of moving around and at thesame time a truly efficient one.The E-twow fully portable electric scooter is equipped withhigh-end technologies like kers, regenerative braking system,magnetic brake or zero start. All these remarkable featuresensure a safe and smooth ride and are a guarantee of aneffective transportation from one place to another. No moregetting stuck in traffic jams, no more searching for a parkingspace. E-twow streamlines your movement and therebyenables you to reach your destination without wastingprecious time in traffic. If you want to take control of yourtime, if you want to ride an environmentally-friendly anddistinctive vehicle, E-twow represents an alternative worthtaking into consideration. 46

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The first self-sufficient SeriesE-bike with fully integratedsolar panels for chargingThe LEAOS Solar fuses high tech withhigh aesthetic standards. It is the firstsolar electric bike with the solar panelsfully integrated into the vehicle. As aresult, the high-tech solar film is anattractive design element.With medium usage of up to 20 km/day, LEAOS is completely self-sufficient, that is to say, independentfrom conventional power sources. Activating the solar charging requires no action on thepart of the user.The energy gained and current battery level is shown on a display. If the solar power isinsufficient, it can be easily connected to a conventional power source.

STYLISH APPEARENCELEAOS White cleverly plays with theelements. The star held in carbongloss and the line of the design, all theway to the rear light, give the bike alook that is light and attractive.A COMPLETELY NEW DRIVINGEXPERIENCESecure, with perfect roadperformance. This is the result of thelow entrance, the center of gravity andthe sophisticated geometry.

THE PERFECT SYMBIOSISMid-engine and continuously variableautomatic gear shifting from NuVinci.No pops, no cable pulls. Enjoy floatingsilently along and comfortable shifting.Perfect for Spain's sunny weather,LEAOS say the e-bikes will beavailable globally from July/August2015. They can be pre-ordered nowwith prices starting from from 7,900€($8,960) depending on configurationMore information from:www.leaos.com.

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New QUANT F debuts at Geneva

"This car is enormously powerful, environment-friendly and unique inone," says Nunzio La Vecchia, Chief Technical Officer at nanoFlowcellAG, of the new QUANT F, which will have its world premiere at the 2015Geneva International Motor Show on 3 March 2015.Electric automobile with range of 800 km and exceptional performanceThe four-seater e-sports sedan with nanoFlowcell® drive technology is a furtherdevelopment of the QUANT E from 2014, the first automobile with flow cell drive to beapproved by the German TÜV technical inspection authority. The new QUANT F has beencompletely re-engineered and re-designed. With its new 2-speed automatic transmissionnanoFlowcell AG has developed a new drive system, the likes of which has not existed todate. This 2-speed transmission was developed in-house specifically for impressive QUANTperformance with nanoFlowcell®. A top speed of over 300 km/h in all-electric mode withnanoFlowcell® drive technology and zero harmful emissions round off the exceptionalperformance attributes of the new QUANT F.The enhanced nanoFlowcell® continuously feeds over 50 amperes of current into the newlydeveloped buffer system of the QUANT F. In turn, this buffer system is briefly able to supplyover 2000 amperes when needed for full performance. "To our knowledge, no-one has everbefore put a system delivering over 2000 amperes on the road in a passenger car. This isunique. We achieve this by combining our flow battery with the new buffer system. Thissystem opens up vast potential for the future of electric mobility," says Nunzio La Vecchia.A newly developed monocoque made of carbon fibre with a narrower A-pillar provides theQUANT F with a more spacious interior and elegant lines while offering exceptional safetyfor four passengers.

Range of 800 km with nanoFlowcell® and ionic liquidIn addition to the QUANT F's outstanding performance data and design, the vehicle alsoboasts impressive range: "Please consider that we are driving a 5.25-metre long sportssedan in all-electric mode over a range of 800 km. This is not a small car, but a large sedanfor four people. A sports sedan. As such, nanoFlowcell AG is pointing the way to the futureshape of sustainable electric mobility," observes La Vecchia.As an alternative drive system, the nanoFlowcell® is operated with an ionic liquid. "Instead ofusing hydrogen and oxygen as in a conventional fuel cell, we work with two ionic fluids - onewith a positive charge and one with a negative charge," explains Nunzio La Vecchia. With atotal tank capacity of 500 litres, comprising two times 250 litres in two tanks accommodatedseparately in the QUANT's substructure, in the space of only nine months we have achievedan increase in range of over 30 percent in comparison to the QUANT E from 2014. "We areonly in the initial phase of our development work. The fact that we store the energy for ourdrive in a fluid provides us with enormous advantages over systems employed to date in thefield of electric mobility. We can use all the cavities in the vehicle to transport the ionic liquid.As the liquid is neither flammable nor toxic, we believe we are absolutely on the right trackwith this medium," Nunzio La Vecchia adds.

Disengageable front axle for optimum performanceAs another innovation on the QUANT F, the permanent 4x4 all-wheel drive, which isimplemented via four electric motors, can be converted automatically into a rear-wheel driveat appropriately high speeds or high acceleration rates. To this end the front axle isdeclutched and subsequently runs in idling mode. "We endeavour to provide the driver withoptimum acceleration and stability in every driving situation, especially at higher speeds.This is easier to achieve with rear-wheel drive than with permanent 4x4 drive," explains LaVecchia.2-stage rear aerofoil for sporty driving The 2-stage aerofoil is another new feature on theQUANT F. This is activated automatically on attaining a speed of 80 km/h, applyingadditional negative lift force to the rear wheels for sporty driving, particularly at high speeds."Thanks to its aerodynamic design, the QUANT F achieves outstanding drag coefficients.The 2-stage rear aerofoil enables the driver to apply the necessary grip to the road for evensportier driving, even at extremely high speeds and acceleration rates. It's the ultimate thrillbehind a steering wheel," enthuses Nunzio La Vecchia.More information from: www.nanoflowcell.com

SOUNDGLASSES™ SG05 by Buhel

High Tech sunglasses with BCT™ may soon be a rerality if a Kickstarterprogram reaches fuition.

SOUNDglasses™SG05 are high techsunglasses that enable hands freecommunications, thanks to the innovativeBone Conduction Technology (BCT).SG05 also allow you to listen to music orany audio source from a multitude ofsources. This also allows for higherlevels of awareness and increased safetywhen compared to conventionalearphones / earbuds.

BUHELVIBE™ SPEAKER AND NOISE CANCELLING MICROPHONEThe two comfortableBuhelvibe™speakers can transmitaudio without the use of earbuds andproduce a crisp and clear sound withoutcutting off the world outside. Thecutting-edge bidirectional microphone isintegrated into the bridge of thesunglasses, assuring that thetransmission is clear and not disturbedby wind or other sounds.

REVOLUTIONARY SOLUTIONWith this amazing product you can easily make and receive phone calls via bluetooth, listento music without earphones or earbuds, communicate with GPS systems and otherelectronic devices and be able to hear surroundings sounds like voices traffic, alarms etc.

You can even drive, ride cycle, ski, sail,run or climb with your ears 100% free tohear every sound around you!

SG05 are fully compatible with iPhone,Android and most Bluetooth devices andincrease yours and otherʼs peopleʼs safetyimmensely.

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Ranch in SpainFor would-be Cowboys everywhere

This is a Ranch, built just six years ago in 2009. All the wood used in the constructionwas specially imported from Canada. This 392m ranch is divided on two floors, withtwo bedrooms downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs, each room with its own en-suit bathroom of which three of them have whirlpool tubs.The views from all the rooms looks over the beautiful natural countryside from its manybalconies. This property is situated in the middle of the 15,000m plot of land just five minutesaway from the town of Hondón de Los Frailes. It still just 35 minutes from the coast and 20minutes from Alicante airport.There is a new kitchenettearea with a dining tablemade a beautiful wood andin the very large living roomthere is a huge traditionalRanch fireplace.In the garden there is abeautiful 10 x 5 swimmingpool and an additionaldetatched guest house foryour visitors.The property also includesair conditioning, airconditioning, Jacuzzi / Spa,

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Satelite TV and broadband internet, garages, garden lighting, covered outside terraces andthe whole immediate plot is fenced in.

Enquires: Peter FentonTelephone: (+34) 966 848 849Email: Luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

Enquires: Peter FentonTelephone: (+34) 966 848 849

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Photography is for everyoneKeith NicolToday, everyone has a camera at arms reach, whether theyknow it, or use it, or not. Be it your mobile, smart phone, tabletor even a real camera, everyone can now take and share theirphotos with friends, family or the whole world, if one wishes.Yesterdayʼs trained photographers may have a better understandingof depth of field, aperture, depth of focus, f-stops, the law of thirdsand other photographic terms and techniques. However today, wehave the advantage of an inexpensive, reusable, instant resultformat of digital photography. The beauty of which, is that it allowseveryone to just keep taking photos, until one you like comes out.While the average person may not have the skill and anticipation ofa sports, live action, entertainment or press photographer, for thoseof us that are happy with snaps of our friends and family, todayʼstechnology offers us everything we need.Usually, we can satisfy that need to take a photo, or the famous'selfie' just by picking up that mobile of ours, which often doubles upas a telephone too. Just keep pointing and shooting and recordinglife as you know it. Millions of photos are taken around the worldevery day, all going to keep memories alive for generation aftergeneration to come.

Some ideas from yesterday will never die. The majority of people,especially the over forty set, still like to feel and hold an actual printedphoto, or look through an album. Digital printing allows you to producequality albums of your images at a fraction of the price of yesteryear,be it from your Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Holiday or just for fun.Turning old photos or maybe something special, such as your ParentʼsWedding Albums into a digital album can give it a brand new lease oflife, and maybe the perfect present for the person who has everything.At Midas Touch Magazine, each month weʼll take a look at what is newin the photographic world. From cameras to lenses, mobile phones totablets, printers to albums weʼll look at some of the important issues;worthy of not. Plus, weʼll throw in some advice for real estateprofessionals, first time wedding photographers, event planners,travellers, tourists and everything in between.

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Let us know your pleasure...Guilty or otherwise...luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

The winners have been selected and we are proud to announce the winnerʼs for this yearsCigar Industry Awards presented by the Cigar Media Association. The 14 members of theCMA created three categories narrowed down the nominations and then submitted theirselections. The votes have been tabulated and the winners are:Cigar of the Year: Illusione Fume DʼAmourBrand of the Year: Crowned HeadsCMA Member of the Year: Cigar DojoCigar of the Year:When the votes came in, there were cigars hereand there that were receiving the Cigar of theYear vote by members of the association, butthe one cigar that was consistently ranking well,if not first, by the members of the Cigar MediaAssociation was Fume DʼAmour. It gives me great pleasure to announce that the 2014Cigar Media Association Award for Cigar of the Year goes to Illusione Cigars for FumeDʼAmour. Released at the 2014 IPCPR, Fume DʼAmour is the newest regular productionrelease from Illusione Cigars, and is a cigar that is ground breaking on many levels. It istranslated as “to love smoke,” and is offered in a variety of more traditional vitolas. Crafted ofentirely Nicaraguan tobacco, none of which from the ligero primings, the cigar delivers awonderful amount of body while having a tremendous complexity level. No matter the vitolabeing smoked, Fume D ʻAmour delivers everything that a great cigar should while remainingbalanced and refined. We can all agree that Dion has tremendous blending skills, and hiswork with Casa Fernandez and AGANORSA tobacco have created magnificent blends in thepast, but this is possibly one of the best he has created, and is a regular production cigar atthat. Congratulations to Dion Giolito and Illusione Cigars for a terrific cigar and a successful2014 year. As always, we look forward to future projects!

Illusione Fume De A'MourBrand of the Year:There were a lot of brands, both big and small, and new and old, that had a great 2014 year.In fact, there were so many that the votes were very close at times in terms of who wouldreceive this award. But the end of the day though, the 14 members of the Cigar MediaAssociation voted and the votes kept pointing to one brand. It is my honor to announce thatthe 2014 Cigar Media Association Award for Brand of the Year Award goes to CrownedHeads . Crowned Heads CigarsHailing from Nashville, Tennessee, and led under the directionof Jon Huber and Mike Conder, Crowned Heads had a tremendous year and one fitting of thename. The year began with the companyʼs first project with My Father Cigars, Las Calavares,and a limited vitola addition to the successful Headley Grangeline, Laguito No. 6, which wasworked on with E.P Carrillo. Out of the gate, Las Calavares was a hit and it was a cigar thathad smokers loving the dynamics between Pepin and Huber. Those releases were followed upby the companyʼs first TAA release, The Angelʼs Anvil, a cigar that was once again made withE.P. Carrillo. After that, the company announced its first regular production release from 2014,and that was the successful Jericho Hill. The cigar was showcased at the 2014 IPCPR tradeshow and is a cigar that pays tribute to Johnny Cash and Nashville, Tennessee. While thatwould be enough work for most individuals, Crowned Heads wanted to take it further andreleased five more limited releases and one regional release in 2014. One of the limitededitions, The Buckingham, was crafted for a member of the Cigar Media Association, LoganLawlerʼs Cigar Federation, and the regional release done was The Tennessee Waltz, releasedfor Huberʼs state, Tennessee. While we all have our favorites fromCrowned Heads, and the years in which they were released, there isno question that 2014 was a huge year for the company and that theydominated the media waves for nearly the entire year.Congratulations Crowed Heads, you had a terrific year and youshould be proud of it. We look forward to your work in 2015.

Cigar Dojo app CMA Member of the Year:When the Cigar Media Association members discussed the concept of presenting awards, it waseasy to say that we wanted a Cigar of the Year Award and a Brand of the Year Award. Thosetwo are givens, but we wanted to offer a third award for the first year. We discussed the optionsavailable, and there are plenty, but what we kept throwing out there was an award for the MediaMember of the Year. We thought it was a great way of recognizing online media, and alsorecognizing the work that we all put into the cigar industry. We all have our own styles andmethods, each great in their own way, but we wanted to recognize a media member for theexcellent work they did in that year. Every company has internal awards- most sales, mostimproved, etc., and we wanted to have an internal award as well where we could recognize thegreat work that he or she did for the industry that year. This is the first time this has been done,no online media outlet has ever done this, and we believe it says a lot about who is in the Cigar

Media Association and what we stand for in doing it. There were a lot of great nomineesfor this award, we think that everyone involved in the association iscontributing a great quality, but at the end we picked a winner withCigar Dojo .

Master Sensei andthe Cigar Dojocrew are doingterrific work rightnow and have a

very unique approach tothe industry. They aregroundbreaking in manyways, and they aremedia member who isreaching out to theindustry like no other.While most mediamembers are websitefocused, Sensei isreaching out to theindustry through theCigar Dojo app on mobiledevices and tablets,reaching consumers onthe go. They have takenon a mission statementof Never Smoke Alone,and to this day have been accomplishing just that with their ever growing community. Along withthe app, Master Sensei host his own show, Smoke Night Live, a show dedicated to and for themembers of Cigar Dojo, DOJONATION. Continuing down this road of success, Cigar Dojo haslead and been involved with cigar releases to the market such as the Undercrown Dogma withDrew Estate and Smoke Inn, the Sarsparilla with Espinosa Premium Cigars and Famous Smoke

Shop, and has had a cigar made in its honor with the La Jugada Nunchuck by Moya RuizCigars. Cigar Dojo is a member of the online media that is truly going places, and the

Cigar Media Association is pleased to have them on board. I am thrilled toannounce the 2014 Cigar Media Association Award for Online Media Member ofthe Year to Cigar Dojo.The Cigar Media Association would like to congratulate all of this year'swinners and we look forward to 2015.

Valentine's Day with Keith on the Radio

February is the month of love around the world as we all celebrate St. Valentineʼs Day.If you are looking for that something a little different, heartfelt and personal to give aloved one, why not dedicate a record to a ʻloved oneʼ.On the afternoon of Saturday February 14th, TKO radio presenter Keith Nicol will be playingall your requests and dedications and offers you the chance to spread the love, maybe reachout and touch someone from Far Away, as Nickleback might sing: be they in San Diego, Rio,Fort Lauderdale, London, Australia or just next door.

Just drop Keith an email with your request to: NickInSpain@Mac.com with your names, yourdedication, name of song and maybe even why itʼs so special, and heʼd be delighted to playit for you, be you round the corner or around the world.As the late American DJ Casey Kasem once said about the power of radio: “Despite all thetechnical improvements, it still boils down to a man or a woman and a microphone, playingmusic, sharing stories, talking about issues -- communicating with an audience. For the mostpart, that message hasn't changed a lot over the years -- love is still love, and heartbreak isstill heartbreak.”"You are hearing something that someone else is experiencing," Kasem said. "When I do theletters, sometimes it takes me three, four, five times to read them until we get it exactly right.Every letter has its own feel, and none of them are just by rote. Anytime in radio that you canreach somebody on an emotional level, you're really connecting.”Why not reach out and touch someone on St. Valentineʼs Day. You could even send ananyonymous message, a cryptic note, that maybe only your loved one will understand.Whatever the message, one thing is for sure: ʻLove is in the Air (waves)ʼ.You can listen to Keith locally on the southern Costa Blanca between 3.00pm and 6.00pm,on 91.9fm or 90.8fm, stream TKO via www.TKO.fm or download the app.You can also follow Keith on Facebook/keithontheradio.If you have a business and you want to really get your message out there, Keithʼs Saturdayshow is also available for Sponsorship. Just contact him for more information. And yes: theKing, Elvis Presley will be featured on the show.

LOCAL TOUCH: TKO Radio

TKO brings you a great line-up of professional, experienced andlocal presenters. Our style and genre of music has often bedescribed as being "Modern Radio 2", playing non-stop classic hitsand the very best from the UK Top 40.After 10 years they are still doing it, and doing it right...

Join Keith Nicol every weekend for the SaturdaySession: 3.00pm until 6.00pm Spanish time. Thebest music from today and yesteryear, sportsupdates, chat, requests and dedications plus a littlenonsense picked up from the World Wide Web.Keith is just one of TKO's team of expereincedpresenters bringing the best in radio entertainmentfor the English Community on the Southern CostaBlanca and beyond.Tune in, around the corner or around the world onwww.tko.fm / listen locally on 91.9fm or 90.8fmand don't forget to send them your requests,dedications, quiz answers via email:studio@tko.fm, Facebook at: TKO Spain orwww.TKO.fm

ScheduleMonday to Friday:07:00 - Peter Hurst09:00 - Chris Ashley11:00 - Dennis Christian13:00 - Alex Trelinski16:00 - Neil Couzens

Saturday:09:00 - Trev Massey12:00 - Peter Hurst15:00 - Keith Nicol

Sunday09:00 - Trev Massey12:00 - Tony De Love15:00 - Gordon Lack

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Coys Rent A Car

Mike and Heidi, the owners of Coys Rent a Car are not only celebrating being togetherfor 25 years next year but also the running of their successful car hire business, CoysRent a Car, for the past 20 years, since 1995. Heidi said `working together for this longis sometimes testing but we must make a great team as it has worked really well forus." The couple, originally from the Midlands, add that they always finish the day witha smile and forget about work whenarriving at home.

Mike and Heidi decided to leave their jobsin the UK back in 1995 and seek pasturesnew in one of the healthiest places in theworld where they could eventually raise afamily. Back home Mike was a SalesExecutive for Peugeot and Heidi was atravel agent so life changed more thanjust a little when they arrived in Spainalthough Mike’s history and knowledge ofthe car industry has always complimentedtheir car rental business.

Coys Rent a Car is an independent car hire company serving the Costa Blanca andincluding Alicante-Elche and Murcia (San Javier) airports. Based in Torrevieja, Coys Rent aCar do not claim to be the cheapest when you compare prices on the internet, however youcan be sure that the price you get quoted will be the price you pay on arrival with no hiddensurprises. The company has a very clear pricing structure so as not to confuse thecustomer as they understand from experience that a happy customer means that theirbusiness will continue to prosper even further.

Mike said `we appreciate that hiring a car can sometimes be a confusing experience, we tryhard to make car hire simple and as transparent as possible, we are not just offeringcompetitive prices with no hidden charges, we offer the highest of customer service, easybooking procedure, fast replies and most of all quality cars`.

They have an excellent easyto use websitewww.coysrent-a-car.com

Or if you prefer, you can alsoemail them oninfo@coysrent-a-car.com

Or telephone them on (0034)966 702 816 or (0034) 629362 764

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Welcome to This Is SpainThe intention of ThisIsSpain.info isto give information to thoseconsidering moving to Spain or thosealready here, particularly those stillfinding their way around.Our specialist area of knowledge isthe Costa Del Sol (in particular theMarbella/Fuengirola/Málaga area), theCosta Blanca (in particular theTorrevieja/Orihuela Costa area) andthe Canaries (Lanzarote). However,much of the information will be

applicable to all of Spain. We also run ThisIsFuengirola.info andThisIsBenidorm.info.To help those looking to purchase a property, we have partners all overSpain ready to offer you bespoke services, to find that perfect property.Contact us through:Sales@MidasTouchMagazine.com.The driving force behind ThisIsSpain is my desire to give accurate and up-to-date information about expat life. With a country that is changing as fastas Spain, this is not always easy and hence I always value updates andnew information. Please do nothesitate to advise me through thecontact pages of any additions orerrata. ¡Muchas gracias.We have contacts in every section ofSpanish Life and can put you in touchwith lawyers, builders, financaladvisors, web designers, translators,film makers, photographers,entertainers, clubs, groups,associations, town hall officials,departments of tourism and all otherareas to make you stay or life in Spain as perfect as possible.

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MIDAS TOUCH SELECTIONValencia: Your place in the City

700,000€

This is just an amazing bargain to buy in the historical centre of Valencia near to the TorresSerranos. It is right in the heart of the Carmen but on a pedestrianised square. The wholebuilding is for sale with over 800m2 available in four floors.There is even an extra part that is partially finished to the rear which offers a brilliantopportunity to have amazing glassed in terraces with views of the old Arabic wall that used tosurround Valencia.The entrance leadsus to an open planlobby with potentialto be a greatcommon area for ahotel as there is ahotel quality kitchenon the first floor.Each floor is totallyopen plan witharound 200m2 perfloor and there wholebuilding has beenfully modernisedrecently.To the rear the extraunfinished part of thebuilding standsready to make thisproperty extremelyspecial.The building hasplenty of possibilitiesand also boasts alarge roof terrace and even an observatory.The potential for development is huge and the potential for eventual capital gain must alsobe considered if developed in the right way. This will be a brilliant hotel or it could also suit agroup of friends wanting to have a flat each as each floor has a door leading from thestairwell and they are independent. There is also space to put in a lift if required.The best value building currently for sale in central Valencia in our opinion.For more information, please contact Steve at:luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

MIDAS TOUCH SELECTIONAsturias: Stylish Country House Hotel

Beautifully renovated, with a stylish eye for detail, this fully operational country house hotelhas a total of 8 en-suite bedrooms spread over 3 floors and a build size of 500m2. Nestled ingrounds of 3,800m2 the property has stunning views to the Picos de Europa mountains.This Indiano-style mansion was renovated in 2006 by a Madrileña fleeing the stresses of bigcity life. It was her dream project and she poured her heart and soul (as well as her excellenttaste and considerable sums of money) into the renovations and established an idylliccountry retreat. But sometimes life has other plans for us. When her mother fell ill she wasrequired to scale back the business and instead devote herself to being a carer. At the sametime, the economic crisis struck – bad news for anyone with a million euro property to sell.She hung on, juggling the business and family commitments, closing for months at a timeand rejecting the handful of offers that came in. Now the day has come when she wonʼt waitany longer. Sheʼs just slashed more than 50% off the initial asking price, putting this dreamproperty within easy reach of the latest generation of big city escapees.A one million euro property marketed for urgent sale at just 450,000 eurosMore details direct from Steve:luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

MIDAS TOUCH SELECTIONMalaga: Exclusive Villa

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Villa for sale in El Madroñal, Benahavis, MálagaStunning south-facing mansion on an extensive plot and surrounded by nature. Situated in

the mountains above San Pedro, within a gatedcommunity with 24 hour security.A beautiful driveway leads to a magnificentcourtyard with fountain, with the main house onthe right and to the left a guest house with itsown entrance gate. Distributed over 2 levels,accommodation comprises: on ground floor:entrance hall with guest toilet; living/dining roomwith fireplace; lounge with fireplace; kitchen;

laundry room; amazing spa area with indoorheated pool, Turkish bath, sauna, massageroom and gym. Most of the rooms haveaccess to the beautiful garden with seaviews. Upstairs: study with fireplace andaccess to enormous terrace; en-suite masterbedroom with terrace with sea views and en-suite guest bedroom.There is also an independent apartmentcomprising: living/dining room with fireplace; kitchen; 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite and the otherwith shower pre-installation and a guest toilet. Enormous terrace with spectacular views tothe coast. Lower level: games room; wine cellar; storage area and machinery room. Garagefor 3 cars. Guest house: living/dining room with fireplace; 3 en-suite bedrooms; nice terrace;guest toilet and garage for 2 cars. Lovely landscaped garden with plenty of space for outdoorentertaining. Other features include: under-floor heating except lower level, perimetral alarmsystem and lift.A delightful family home, close to golf courses and within a 7 minute drive to Puerto Banús.

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MIDAS TOUCH SELECTIONMarbella: Six Bed Villa

5,400,000€A property with an absolute WOW factor!This is NOT a property for everybody butit is most definitely a home forSOMEBODY!This is a brand new villa with a WOWfactor! Breathtaking panoramic sea andmountain views, one of the best you canfind in Marbella! This high-tech,contemporary villa is located in the mostprestigious area of The Golden Mile. It isbuilt to the absolute highest standard,using the best materials and mostluxurious modern technology.From the grand entrance to the hugeliving room, you have amazing views tothe terrace and the sea. On the groundfloor it consists of 4 large bedrooms allwith en suite bathrooms. Double livingarea with fireplace, dining room, Bulthaupkitchen and a separate entrance. Thereis another bedroom en suite with salonand kitchenette for guests or au pair. Onthe first floor a spacious master bedroomwith bathroom en suite, big walk-inwardrobes, bathroom with jacuzzi and large terrace offering stunning sea and mountainviews!There is 305m² of basement with a cinema, a billiard room and a cellar which has a largewindow overlooking the outdoor pool.Under the terrace by the pool there is the spa with its sauna, pool and dip-fitness area and awindow view into the swimming-pool, giving natural light to the room.All areas of the villa are accessible by stairs or elevator.This modern villa has a full home automation system, burglar and fire protection, cooling,heating and audio and video equipment in all common rooms, bedrooms and terraces, allrunning through panels or I-pads.The garden is big and flat with a 15m x 7m pool. At the end of the terrace there is a coveredpergola with outdoor kitchen. BBQ and bar area with magnificent views!Air conditioning, underfloor heating, sliding glass doors into the walls and all electric blinds.

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Investment OpportunityNow reduced to 850,000 euros for quick sale: Original asking price 1.4 millionLARGE LUXURIOUS PROPERTY offered for immediate sale due to recent bereavement.This is a unique opportunity on the island and is offered as an investment opportunitywhether bought as a family home or small business.

LARGE ALJIBE (underground freshwater storage)BALUSTRADED BARBEQUE AREA2 ENTRANCES & LARGE PARKINGAREAS, for at least 12 cars.The bedrooms have high quality fittedwardrobes and there are numerous fittedcupboards throughout the property.Marble and wood used are of the higheststandard.Telephone, ADSL Broadband, Sat TVand WIFI.Intercom entry system installed.Whole property is illuminated at night byover 30 outside lights.The accommodation is at presentarranged as a large house on the upperlevel with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms,and 4 apartments on the lower level witha total of 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.The apartments are large, individual,furnished and equipped to a highstandard, with new kitchens andbathrooms.

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COMPRISING:5 KITCHENS6 BATHROOMS10 BEDROOMS (could be 12/14 usingreception rooms)8 RECEPTION ROOMSVIEWING GALLERY TO LOWER TERRACEOFFICEUTILITY ROOMLAUNDRY ROOM2 UPPER TERRACESLARGE LOWER TERRACE with illuminated,balustraded garden area.LARGE MATURE EASILY MAINTAINEDGARDENS, with mangoes, oranges, lemons,coconuts, datepalms, vines, guavas,pomegranates, and tangerines. There areʻgreenʼ water taps all around the garden forwatering.SWIMMING POOL 11 X 5 METRES andSURROUNDING SUN TERRACES, withsunken low noise machine filter room, efficientsolar heating and outside shower. The pool is litat night via underwater lighting.GARAGE & WORKSHOPOUTBUILDINGS3 KENNELS

2538 SQ. METRE PLOT & 540 SQ. METRES OF BUILT AREA.The location is central for all island amenities, and 10 mins drive from the 2 golf courses,schools nearby andalso large shops and supermarkets.Beaches, sporting venues and top attractions are all easily accessible from Casa Kernow.SELLING PRICE – 850,000€ to include furniture, fixtures and fittings. The owner will onlyremove personal objects.House:Casa Kernow was built in 1981. It was purchased by the present owners in 2003 and wascompletely refurbished to include new kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows on thelower level.

Three phase electricity and new PVCwater pipes were installed in 2007.Upper windows have tinted glass and allupper bedroom windows have shutters.Solar heating has been installed for poolheating and the whole property is inpristine condition.Vacant possession can be in accordancewith the needs of any prospectivepurchaser.ALL bedrooms will take double beds, infact many will take 2 doubles or 4singles.The bathrooms on the upper levels aresunken and the apartments haveshowers. There are bidets in allbathrooms. Further bedrooms can beadded by change of use of other rooms.

Apartments:All the apartments face south benefiting from day long sunshine. Nos 1 and 4 have singlebeds and sofa beds.Nos 2 and 3 have single beds, a double and sofa beds.There are numerous extra beds, a cot and other items that will be included in the saleincluding all the linen, towels, crockery etc.All apartments have sufficient equipment for a luxurious self catering holiday. Guests haveaccess to a laundry room equipped with washing machine and all apartments have ironsand ironing boards. Apartments have ceramic hobs, microwave ovens, extractor fans,toasters and fridge freezers, all of which will remain. Hairdryers, fans, bathroom andkitchen fittings will also be left by the owners.Sun-loungers around the pool, a Spanish BBQ and a permanent one will remain, a largepool sunshade and all tables and chairs around the property. In short, nothing will beremoved from the ʻbusinessʼ areas of the house.

THE WHOLE HOUSE IS PRESENTED IN AN UP TO DATE AND LEGAL ESCRITURA.SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY USEThere are several commercial enterprises already established in the area, and SanBartolomé Ayuntamiento have been approached about the granting of a commercial licencefor the following suggestions and in principle there are not any problems.

Businesses this property would suitinclude;Company headquarters.Dental practices.Day care centre for the elderly.Guardería.Insurance agency.Law offices.Veterinary practices.Dive Academy.Architect offices.Doctorʼs surgeries.Language school.Health and Beauty centre.

Physiotherapy, Massage andpersonal training centre.Cookery school.Corporate team buildingvenue.Recording studios.Many types of clinic.Cycle sports centre.Triathlete centre.Old peopleʼs home.Boutique Hotel.Cosmetic and beauty centreWedding and special events.For more information aboutthis very special investmentopportunity, please contactSteve at:luxury@MidasTouchMagazine.com

THE LAST WORDCosta Blanca: Bespoke Villas

990,000€

CONTEMPORARY VILLA4 BEDROOMS – 4 BATHROOMSWith a plot of 725m2 and living space of 247m2,these beautiful contemporary villas offer beautifulGolf and Country views in one of the most desirableareas of the Southern Costa Blanca.DESIGN & BUILDThe custom designed villas are only a short walkfrom the famous La Glea beach in Campoamor, where you will find several popularrestaurants including exclusive sushi restaurants.

To the other side you will find a supermarket just a fewhundred meters away, which is also the starting point forthe famous Cabo Roig Strip with restaurants, bars, cafes,shops, plenty of night life and much more.This proposed villa will be build to the client's satisfactionby a long standing developer who offers bespokespecification. You can also have exclusive furnishings,artwork and anymanner of special

touches to make this your dream home in Spain.

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