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A moment in the life A story by Tim A Montalto- page 18

Making a differenceFacts about foster care- page 47

Print perfection Where time stood still Latest releasesA local talent

EVENT TICKETS BEAUTY TREATMENTS

A SECURITY SYSTEM amp MORE

WIN

Antonello Vendit ti Unica Tour 2012 Malta

Special guests Winter Moods- page 52

Entertainment and nightlife trends

What do you do for fun- page 14

vidacommt | Issue 32 | August 20122

editorial

Issue 32 - August 2012

VIDA Magazine is a monthly lifestyle magazine distributed to households in Malta and Gozo It aims to empower the people to lead a better healthier and happier life

Publisher

Focused Knowledge LtdPitkali Road Attard ATD 2214Malta Europe

Tel (+356) 2339 2403Fax (+356) 2141 9089

EditorSarah Micallefeditorvidacommt

Layout amp DesignAlexia BaldacchinoKevin Abelastudiovidacommt

AdvertisingTel (+356) 2339 2333salesvidacommt

It is understood that all material supplied by agents (printed or otherwise) to promote their products is supplied with all necessary permissions for reproduction Whilst great care and attention has been taken by the editorial team to ensure accuracy of text advertising and other published matter we disclaim all responsibility for any omissions and errors The editor and publisher do not necessarily agree with views expressed in articles adverts letters or other content appearing in this publication

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The heat wave bringing a large portion of the Maltese populationrsquos minds and bodies to a halt throughout the last few weeks contrasts sharply to the shuddering cold last winter brought to our fair islands True to islander form complaints are rife and tempers high ndash even the most even-tempered of us will admit our penchant for treating grumbling like an Olympic sport

Despite August bringing out the worst in us at times it does in some ways also reveal the beauty of living in our corner of the Mediterranean Whereas we may dismiss a touristrsquos remark about what a paradise we live in with a retort about how hellish it is to work in the heat we love going to one of

our many beaches or delighting in the balmy summer evenings August brings Whereas we complain about the electricity short-circuiting due to a certain temperamental boiler we welcome the excuse of upping sticks to the terrace or roof for an impromptu cookout Despite grumbling about how drained of energy we are in summer we always seem to muster up the will to head out to a party or meet friends for drinks much more often than we do in winter Even though we complain about how we simply canrsquot get anything done since the children are home on their holidays we truly treasure the valuable family time that summer makes possible

The truth is that whereas we may act as if we donrsquot know how good we truly have it we secretly do so despite it being in our nature to have a good grumble why not try to assume a more relaxed outlook this month That is until the humid days of September are upon us when it becomes truly unbearablehellip oh bother

This month in VIDArsquos entertainment special yoursquoll find everything from an assessment of nightlife and entertainment trends and how they change with age tips on collecting antiques our first published short story a local artist and travel tales to our regulars focusing on pets interior design motoring and so much more besides

Enjoy the issue

Sarah Micallef

VIDA next month ndash Fashion special

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Updates

ContentsSticker spotting 9

My thing 10

Alberobello ndash the land of trulli 11

From clubbing to coffee mornings 14

The harmony of nature 16

A moment in the life 18

Photography with a message competition 22

Womenrsquos football season kicks off in September

23

The beauty of the antique 24

Saintly salads 26

Living with a stoma 28

Street style 30

Fashion fairground 32

Augustrsquos tragedies and triumphs 40

Mary Baldacchino ndash A murder steeped in blood

42

2500km of heaven and hell 43

Time waits for no man or cat 44

Sit down and listen to the music 46

Families that make a difference 47

August at the movies 48

VIDA visits 50

Lights camera action 51

One hell of a night 52

Events this month 54

Rediscovering Luigi Maria Ugolini 56

Never judge a book 57

Competitions 63

Only for kids 64

Letters 6Keeping it ShortIvan Grech

Not for ProfitJunior Achievement Young Enterprise

Nursery rhymes in Maltese for young children

7

A newcomer at British festivals 8


letters

Arriva one year on

Dear Editor

While I understand that the subject has been flogged to death by now Irsquom afraid I canrsquot hold back from criticising some aspects of the Arriva transport reform ndash almost exactly a year after the turquoise-and-air-conditioned buses were unleashed on our unsuspecting roads

What happened to me on a particular Sunday is enough to illustrate this Waking up early to ensure I arrived at Għadira beach from Sliema at a decent enough hour to soak up the rays I was left waiting ndash naturally with an eager gaggle of tourists ndash at the Ferries bus stop for nearly half an hour The bus finally arrived and began its journey only for the driver to stop in Xemxija to take a toilet break Also worth noting is the driverrsquos behaviour with the passengers throughout he was brusque enough to make you nostalgic about the old service and when he wasnrsquot yelling in passengersrsquo faces he was insulting them under his breath (after a particular customer made a justifiable complaint I heard him utter a decidedly unprintable obscenity)

The cherry on the cake plopped down from the heavens (or should I saycannonballed out of the circles of hell) when after nearly a two-hour journey the beleaguered bendy bus finally gave way forcing us to switch buses mid-journey

As if this incident wasnrsquot bad enough that very evening I was left stranded inBirkirkara due to a festa-related diversion I had somewhere I had to be veryurgently at 2100 I found out about the diversion at 2045 How Because I actually had to call the Customer Service office myself Would it have been so difficult to simply paste some kind of notice on the bus stops

The fact is that the reform is simply not successful whichever way you spin itTalk of lsquoteething problemsrsquo was the excuse last year but what valid excuse couldTransport Malta and Arriva possibly dredge up to justify their ongoing inefficiency now

Trevor SpiteriSliema

Variety and inspiration

Dear Editor

After reading through another excellent issue of Vida Magazine I felt I had to write in to simply say just how much I appreciate a publication of such quality and variety to be delivered to our doorstep (for free) every month

What impresses me most about the magazine as a whole is not just the professionalism and attention to detail with which itrsquos put together but also the fact that it covers so many different topics and aspects of day to day life along with educational features related to our history and culture

In the July issue for example we got a wonderful fashion photo shoot but also intriguing information about antique maps recipes and a couple of very informative (and even inspiring) lifestyle articles

I look forward to the next issue of VIDA ndash just wanted your team to know that your work is very much appreciated

Josephine Zarb

Dear Editor

While taking this opportunity to congratulate you on a very interesting publication I would like to tell all those people who are continuously trying to attract my attention to switch off my car headlights whilst I am driving in broad daylight that I cannot do so Most modern cars imported nowadays have this feature installed as a safety measure and motorists in most other countries are used to it

I appreciate that these people are well intentioned but after two years of driving this car I get quite frustrated with all the frantic hand signals I keep getting After all if the car is in motion no harm is done whatsoever

Peter Barbara

Your say

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The competition will run for the rest of the year with the writers of the letters chosen as a Star Letter from each issue entering a draw to win Unitech will also be giving each letter published on the magazine a 10 discount The overall winner will be announced on the January 2013 issue so get writing

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Share your views with the nation

Send your letters questions to the experts and suggestions to The Editor VIDA Magazine Pitkali Road Attard ATD 2214 or by email on yoursayvidacommt

August 2012 | Issue 32 | vidacommt 7

updates

I was born on January 6th 1969

My childhood dream was to sing and entertain people

Reality is better because I have entertained huge crowds

Singing and performing is reaching out and sharing emotions

Winter Moods is a group of ordinary men in a band and my family in music

I first started singing at the humble age of six

Collaborating with Joseph Calleja on Miss You was another magical experience

My proudest moment within my singing career was our concert at the Granaries in Floriana ndash there were over 10000 people just for us

My proudest life moment was marrying Deborah

When Irsquom not singing I like watching movies and football

The Olympics are a celebration of talent and passion

Summer 2012 so far has been relaxed and creative in terms of new music

I am passionate about everything I do

I am not one to give up on anything easily

I always try to help others as much as I can

I will never intentionally hurt anyone

Life is like a game of Snakes amp Ladders

Music is the fuel to my existance my life

An artist I would like to collaborate with is Bono from U2

If I could invite anyone to a dinner party I would invite U2 and Belen Rodriguez

I love honest people humour and harmony

I hate betrayal lies and jealousy

If I could change one thing it would be losing my loved ones

The best things in life are being loved charity and music

The future is now

In the end we should make the most out of what we have while we have it as all we have is now this moment May we all shine on

Junior Achievement Young Enterprise

Not for

profit Maltese voluntary organisations

Know of a local voluntary organisation that could use the recognition Contact the editor on editorvidacommt

wwwyoungenterpriseorgmt E lfarrugiayoungenterpriseorgmtT 7924 4991 or 2124 4991

Keeping it short

It all beganhellip in 1989 when the first board of directors was inspired by an overseas organisation to introduce the Young Enterprise experience to Maltese students Fast-forward to 2012 and the vision values and objectives of the organisation remain as steadfast and valid as they were at its inception

Our mission ishellip to bridge the gap between the classroom and the business world A lsquolearning by doingrsquo method is the focal point of all the programmes we offer We are proud to embrace a stronghold of State schools State colleges church schools and private schools that believe in entrepreneurship education as the key to future success

Our enemieshellip include lack of financial support Through the Friends of Young Enterprise network we have recently set up we aim to attract alumni businessmen and young enterpreneurs who are willing to support us to ensure a sustainable mode for the organisation

We havehellip students aged between seven and 19 as members We have delivered two separate programmes since January The first one Our Community includes over 900 primary school students and Enterprise in Action includes the participation of 180 students at secondary level Through this hands-on experience students may understand what running a business is about Our flagship programme is the HSBC Company programme which caters for students aged 16 to 19 Since inception over 5000 students have participated in it

Our greatest achievements arehellip the pride we feel when seeing our youths participate overseas and winning prestigious prizes As an organisation we are also proud to have won the 2010 National Enterprise support awards In the same year we were nominated for the European Enterprise support awards

Our current projects includehellip revamping the HSBC Company Programme 20122013 which will include the new concept of Social Entrepreneurship It kicks off on October 20th and we will be visiting Sixth form schools and MCAST to invite students to take part We are also finalising a new programme entitled Europe My Business aimed at students in Form I that will offer an insight into the EU single market

We are happyhellip because we strongly believe that this non-formal way of education opens up opportunities for our youths thus furthering their employability skills We are proud to have a broad number of students who today serve diligently in our society as alumni They occupy various roles including a member of parliament lawyers architects financial advisors brand managers and journalists and many others who have successfully set up their own businesses

Ivan Grech

photo by Ruth Frendo


updates

Last month saw many parts of Britain showered with heavy rainfall but that didnrsquot stop tens of thousands of music lovers from attending several events that make up part of the Olympic celebrations and the British summer festival calendarAt Luton in Bedfordshire celebrations for the arrival of the Olympic Torch started on Friday July 6th with a concert headlined by The Wanted at Popes Meadow On the same day in Norfolk Kings Lynn held their annual event Festival Too ndash the largest European free music festival with The Pigeon Detectives headlining along with Lemar + Marcus Collins Saturday July 7th was World Pride Day in London with thousands packing Trafalgar Square and partying with the likes of Boy George and Deborah Cox Despite the grey skies 18-year-old Sophie brought some Maltese sunshine to the stage as she performed at all three events making an immediate connection with the crowds At the star studded World Pride world famous fashion icon Gok Wan commended Sophie on her great performance An Anglo-Maltese singersongwriter signed to British music management company Thru The Mill Sophie is a newcomer to the UK music scene and is currently touring Sophie has recently finished recording her first (self-penned) studio album at Freetime Studios in Malta Her new single Sunny a remake of the Bobby Hebb classic will be released by Thru The Mill at the end of this summer


The National Council for the Maltese language and the Department of Curriculum and eLearning within the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education are jointly working together on a new project to promote the Maltese language in the most informal and entertaining way for infants and young children

A committee set up for this aim is inviting anyone who has poems lyrics or nursery rhymes in Maltese aimed at children of up to five years old to participate This Music Committee will evaluate the lyrics sent and music will be composed for the ones selected which will then be uploaded on YouTube and compiled in a CD This will be distributed free of charge to kindergarten and early years primary classrooms

The lyrics sent are to have basic themes with the aim of introducing children to the world and social life around them These include the seasons names of months and days of the week weather clothes holidays village feasts numbers the alphabet body parts colours

shapes animals family jobs real or fictional characters toys musical instruments transport and games Aside from these the Committee will consider any other topic which is suitable for young children

The wording sent shouldbull be original and entertaining bull be related to the world of children todaybull look at things through the eyes of childrenbull include an element of imaginationbull have proper use of the Maltese language bull have an open attitude towards other cultures and embrace the principles of social equality

Lyrics should be sent by August 31st 2012 to kunsilltalmaltigovmt

Gok Wan and Sophie

A newcomer at British festivals

Rights shall remain the authorsrsquo and their names will be mentioned wherever used This is a non-profit project with the aim of compiling educational material for children No payments will be given to authors whose lyrics are selected The Music Committee is not bound to promote all the lyrics it receives but only those that are appropriate and of good quality The lyrics that are not considered suitable for this project will not be used elsewhere

FPSM Best Story CompetitionGolden Key Entertainment in cooperation with Film Production Services Malta announce the FPSM Best Story Competition which will focus on the lives of Russian immigrants in Malta the winning stories of which will be included in a new TV miniseries (comprising four to eight episodes) for the channel RUSSIA Each episode will be treated as a separate storyTopic 1 lsquoTo marry a Maltese personrsquoTopic 2 lsquoEscape from the pastrsquo ndash the story of a person who decided to change everything in hisher life and immigrateFormat 10 pages of printed textFirst prize euro1000 for the story which will appear as one of the main lines in the filmSecond prize euro300 for the story which will become an episode within the seriesApplications are to be sent to scriptgoldenkeyfilmru or infofpsmaltacom Dates Submission deadline is October 1st 2012Results will be posted on the website wwwgoldenkeyfilmru on November 15th 2012The winners can also choose to be included in the movie credits


column

I really admire parents

They just have so much innate wisdom Knowledge that I donrsquot think Irsquoll ever be able to acquire ndash like how to survive and thrive on three hours of sleep how to change a nappy with one hand whilst simultaneously breastfeeding or even more astoundingly (given that parenting courses very rarely veer into motor mechanics) how the wheels on the bus work (they go round and round)

Once you have children you undergo a transformation and start understanding the world very differently While us the as-yet-un-kidded can only look on in wonder Never is the wonder more profound than when we chance upon a rear windscreen and see a Baby-on-board sticker

For the life of me I cannot understand the point of such statements on stickersdangly ornamentsnovelty number plates And as they develop into the declarations of having a named princess or little angel in the car (that are currently so popular in the shops) it becomes even more confusing Why tell the world that lsquoAmazing Prince Arnoldrsquo is in your vehicle What is the point

At first I confess I thought that these stickers were trumpet-blowing devices But I did not want to accuse parents of boasting about having kids It seemed unfair and to be honest a bit silly (I could understand Adam and Eve thinking that they were pretty special but)

So I started looking at other possibilities My second line of thought was that perhaps all this it is just a question of being informatively friendly Maybe parents are just leading the way Animal lovers might soon be telling us that they have a lsquoGuinea-pig-on-boardrsquo Florists could soon be informing the world that they have a lsquoYucca-on-boardrsquo and maybe it is only a matter of time before supermarket delivery people are letting us know about the lsquosix-tins-of-corned-beef (for-the lady-who-lives-in-Triq-il-kbira) on-boardrsquo

Another theory according to a friend of mine is that these stickers remind other drivers to drive with a bit more caution

I donrsquot like that

This implies that if I donrsquot have an aforementioned sticker drivers might just forget to be careful

lsquoMy new car Ruined Why did you do thatrsquo

lsquoYou didnrsquot have a baby-on-board sticker So I forgot that I wasnrsquot meant to smash into yoursquo

It also means that there exists a unique business opportunity ndash stickers that say lsquoI do not have kids but I would still be really really grateful if you wouldnrsquot crash your car into minersquo (I am currently at the design stage)

Having exhausted the other options I had to fall back on my original thesis I suggested (on air) that baby-on-board stickers might just be the result of very proud and happy parents showing off a bit

But as it turns out I was wrong

I learnt that day ndash through a barrage of SMSes phone calls and threats to my kneecaps ndash that in fact parents DO NOT show off When they talk about their own offspring all parents are rational logical and reasonable Of course they love them and are proud of them but not to the extent of wanting to brag That would be wrong and could lead to a generation of young people thinking they are the centre of the universe That of course will never happen because thankfully parents are instilling the correct values into their offspring

Moreover if I were to hint at any parents NOT being like that one in particular would be making sure I myself would never become one

So the mystery endures

You may have seen him on stage heard him on

the radio or laughed at his lack

of colour-coordination (hersquos the one walking down the street with the orange shorts and pink shirt) He is loud hairy controversial andhellip wellhellip different He is Steve Hili and he is writing for VIDA

Shouting from the Hili Top

For more Steve tune in to the BIG Breakfast on XFM 1002 on Monday to Friday from 0630 onwards or follow him on Twitter SteveHili

Sticker spotting


real life

Do you or someone you know have a treasured lsquothingrsquo Send us your suggestion to My Thing VIDA Magazine Pitkali Road Attard ATD 2214 or by email to yoursayvidacommt for a chance to showcase the item that means most to you ndash wersquod love to hear about it

My thing

Jordan Cutajarrsquos 12rdquo vinyl of Rainbowrsquos Difficult to Cure has never been played and is destined to remain that way Here he shares the reason behind this and why it makes it so special

Around six years ago my father passed on his vinyl collection to me and due to my passion for classic rock music and heavy metal I started collecting vinyls

myself I bought them from the Internet from car boot sales and from metal markets during festivals abroad In 2008 I received a special birthday gift from a close friend ndash a 12rdquo vinyl titled Difficult to Cure which is a studio album by the British rock band Rainbow This album was recorded in Sweet Silence Studios in Denmark and was released in 1981

Even though this album had not scored high in review rates (when compared to other Rainbow albums especially the first albums with the original Rainbow line-up) I consider it one of the best pieces in my collection The reason behind this is the vinylrsquos unique defective fabrication since the paper-print which is normally pasted on the middle part of the vinyl was torn and randomly pasted on the tracks of the vinyl during processing Apart from that some parts of the vinyl rim are chipped (even though I am not sure whether this is a manufacturing defect or caused by a lack of care by previous owners) but the inner sleeve is still intact As a result the vinyl has never been played on a record player

This vinyl may be considered damaged and therefore useless to some people but not for mehellip I consider this piece a prestigious

one because it was manufactured before I was born made its way through the pressing plantrsquos quality control and went from one owner to another until it finally joined my collection In fact I have never tried to find another copy of Difficult to Cure to replace it because I feel that this particular album is the one that was intended to be mine and to form part of my collection

Even though I know that this vinyl cannot be played in the future (because it

would damage the record playerrsquos needle due to the

paper-print) I do not feel disappointed ndash I believe

that if the paper-print had to be damaged this

vinyl would lose its prestige Each and

every flaw on the vinyl marks a feature

of its history and makes it even more special and unique

for me Unlike other vinyls I have never cleaned this piece because alcohol (which is normally

used to clean vinyls) would degrade the scattered paper-print I believe that this vinyl needs special care because of its

distinctive character even though ironically enough this vinyl is in fact difficult to cure as self-titled

In the coming months I will be moving to a new home and needless to say my vinyl collection has its own reserved place with a special design to accommodate each and every vinyl forming part of my collection (and those that are yet to join) and this vinyl will certainly be placed in the favourites section


travel

A small town in Puglia Italy walking through the streets of Alberobello is like visiting a mystical land where

time stood still Jane Vella shares her experiences of the picturesque town which by virtue of its unique buildings is also a UNESCO World Heritage site rubbing shoulders with the likes of Stonehenge the Sydney Opera House and our very own Hypogeum

Alberobello ndash the land of trulli


travel

Alberobello was awarded the accolade of World Heritage site for its unusual housing ndash white-washed little buildings with conical roofs also known as lsquotrullirsquo There are many theories as to the trullorsquos origin including the fact that deforestation may have led the local inhabitants to use the abundance of limestone to build their houses instead of wood Another theory goes that the ancient Greeks built the trulli in the 8th century BC as they often used similar masonry techniques My favourite theory however is that the trulli were built to avoid paying heavy taxes back in the 17th century At the time the nobility imposed heavy taxes on permanent structures Peasant families who could not afford to pay them could easily demolish their homes thanks to the way they were built It was only the keystone in the roof which prevented it from caving in so once it was removed the trullo would be nothing but a pile of stones

Besides being made without mortar much like the Maltese lsquogirnarsquo the painted symbols on the trulli roofs are also cause for fascination These symbols which are both pagan and Christian can be seen throughout the two trulli districts in Alberobello

Rione Monti the main district where hundreds of trulli congregate is built on a hill right near the townrsquos surprisingly modern centre Besides the trulli that people actually live in a number have been converted into restaurants and souvenir shops ndash in fact it would take a hardy individual to avoid entering at least one of the latter The souvenirs range from the super-kitsch trulli snow globe to Pugliarsquos famous orrecchiette little bags of pasta seasoning wine from the region and even leather goods ceramics and every variety of wind chime directly sold by the craftspeople who produce them The shop owners will entice you to walk in view their wares and even enjoy the view from their roof where you can see a panorama of trulli skyline

If the touristy area is not for you the smaller district as its name suggests Aia Piccola is much more serene In spite of being a residential area yoursquod think it was almost uninhabited except for the odd bicycle leaning against the wall or the three wheeled vans which seem to be popular in the area

A few minutesrsquo walk behind the town church the Chiesa dei Santi Medici Cosma e Damiano you will find yourself in front of the Trullo Sovrano ndash letrsquos just call it a very large trullo For a small fee you can enter the trullo which has been converted into a museum of sorts for visitors to get a feel of what trullo living was like I must admit what caught my fancy was a small spy hole next to the front door I was soon to discover that such a hole was made to see who had knocked on the door and presumably welcome guests as well as to ldquoshoot at ill-intentioned personsrdquo as the sign near the door declares

Other museums in Alberobello include the Museo del Territorio a trullo mega-structure if you will displaying agricultural and building equipment and also showing how people used to live back in the day Other museums include the Museum of Olive Oil a Museum of Wine and a Museum of Handicrafts

It would be a sacrilege to visit any part of Italy and not enjoy the local cuisine Alberobello is peppered with restaurants where you must try the lsquoorrecchiettersquo the sausage of the region and if itrsquos on the menu the smoked lsquoscamorzarsquo

For the ultimate trullo experience many of these houses are available to rent although those that are more conventional can still book a hotel room or self-catering accommodation just a stonersquos throw away from the town centre


travel

Whilst in Alberobello you can visit nearby villages easily by using the regional FSE train service With just a few stops between towns it is almost a waste to miss the scenery by renting a car unless you want to go further You cannot visit the area without passing through the quaint Locorotondo with its winding streets decorated with bright flowers against the contrasting whitewashed walls In fact during my short stay in the area Locorotondorsquos charming restaurants drew me back for a second visit If yoursquore planning to use the train in the evening however do keep an eye on the time as the service does not run very late Castellana Grotte or rather its incredible Grotte di Castellana is also not to be missed The stalactites stalagmites various rock formations and underground caves explained during a guided tour are an exciting experience though Irsquod recommend taking warm clothing with you ndash it can get very cold down there

Nearby villages


entertainment

From clubbing to coffee morningsKristina Cassar takes a look at entertainment and nightlife trends and how what we do for fun changes with age

Our leisure time is somewhat precious to us so much so that seldom comes the Monday morning when I donrsquot long for the

weekend The toll of a weekrsquos work or study has its impact on our mood energy and at times even our health Relaxation is a must but the ways in which we have fun tend to change as we mature and adopt new philosophies on life thus creating our identity and making a name for ourselves The most influential day of my life was the first day of kindergarten hands down Being the first child in our family I hadnrsquot interacted with other children of my same age as most other Maltese children do My first steps into kiddie school allowed me the opportunity to bond with children and develop a relationship outside my family Gaining friends and forming enemies is something we all go through but mine was altogether positive seeing as my happy-go-lucky character always oozed out of me

My four-year-old niece is exactly the same ndash shersquos got a certain charisma thatrsquos contagious shersquos just lovely Her main leisure time is spent with her parents most definitely but the things in which she finds most pleasure are joyous and energetic Days at the beach are plenty in her glorious summer break but for this bundle of energy the most common words that come out of her mouth are a request to take her out to the local park accompanied by an ice cream or sleepover at my and my partnerrsquos house

When wersquore young family is the dearest thing to us but as we grow older our friends get a promotion ndash they become the most important thing in our lives From the age of eleven we start to find ways in which we can break away from family bonds by interacting with our peers outside the confines of our homes and schools We muster up the courage to ask our parents for permission to go out with our friends maybe to the cinema or to the beach (leaving out the part that wersquod only be meeting one person and embarking on our first ever lsquofirst datersquo that wersquore so nervous yet eager to go on)

All is well cheery and innocent until that one kid decides to tell his school mates that his older brother took him to Paceville with his group of friends one Saturday night making everyone jealous and wanting to be in with the cool crowd Curfews get extended from 2200 to a glorious 2230 allowing a half hour to sneak into a club but leaving enough time for the smell of alcohol and cigarettes to wear off before we cunningly walk from the direction of the cinema into our motherrsquos car with an angelic bottle of water in hand

Seeing as our curfews get extended by a half hour we think it wise for our parents to let us stay out till midnight when we reach the legal clubbing age Most parents although sceptical accept but at times regret their decision upon many interrupted nights of stumbling teens making their way into the


entertainment

house at obscene hours of the night Indeed many a Maltese youth is seen walking the streets of Paceville or Bugibba with picture perfect hair short skirts and stylish shirts ndash dressing to impress on a night of partying

Seeing as I am in my twenties at the moment I have a first hand tale to relate Twenty year olds as well as the bulk of thirty year olds come in two forms I believe the first being in no way ready to accept the fact that they are nearing a responsible lifestyle and rebel against it partying with like-minded friends and realising that time has caught up with them by the elongated recovery from the dreaded lsquohrsquo word in the English language ndash the hangover Personally I feel I form part of the second group in that these partying days are rather out of my weekly planner now Irsquom far happier sipping away at a glass of wine while relaxing with a number of close friends or enjoying a meal at some seaside restaurant Even though I think bingeing at the weekend is fun Irsquom far happier hitting the clubs on a monthly rather than weekly basis

When kids enter the equation or more specifically the family life is seen in a new light A reality check is taken and caution is adopted The pleasure gained from a previously spent night out is surpassed by the joy and warmth gained in spending nights in with your children Parenthood is a great responsibility but also a great honour and joy Itrsquos more than evident that my parents have always put me first in their lives even by the simple choice of restaurant or activity my sister and I always got what we wanted and were a happy pair throughout our childhood Sacrifice is hardly avoidable when dealing with young kids so romantic evenings out with our better halves may be scarce until the dreaded mid-life crisis comes along and causes males to go on a shopping frenzy of fancy sports cars or the latest boating vehicle and women on their newly found holistic activities or slimming diets hoping to fit into that dress worn oh so long ago

Following this our minds settle and our hearts accept the fact that we are nearing the pensionerrsquos many perks in holding a 60+ card Grandchildren might embellish our dinner tables allowing for newly found loves that fail to disappoint This together with coffee mornings family get-togethers and the occasional school play is what most grandparents look forward to My own grandmother however still visits her friends and meets up with them down at the kiosk on the Sliema promenade but she never fails to mention that her familyrsquos company is the best possible while reminding me to pay her a visit even if I would have just walked out of her house

Even though our nightlife and entertainment activities change in the development of our lives we hold those few hours of socialisation very close to our hearts and need them in order to develop and enjoy ourselves ndash gaining the motivation to get us through yet another week

Zack Vella 19

What would you say best describes your ideal weekendPlain and simple three words describe my ideal weekend beach beer and clubbing

Do you often meet up with family or friendsI meet up with my friends three times a week and family just the once When Irsquom with my

friends I mostly drink and mingle We often go to Paceville and spend our evenings there

Do you think your leisure time will change in years to comeI think Irsquod probably spend my free time with my friends and family in a more relaxed environment I think Irsquod stray away from the clubbing scene in years to come

Margie Cooper 39

What would you say best describes your ideal weekendAs a married working mum of young boys leisurely weekends are few and far between My ideal weekend would consist of pampering sessions and shopping sprees Not to mention relaxing and a nice meal in a fancy restaurant

Monday would definitely have to be a day off work just to get Monday Blues off my mind

Do you often meet up with family or friendsApart from my immediate family and work my life is rather solitary I enjoy my own company sometimes but I do miss going out with friends My socialising now happens at the school gates

Has your leisure time altered from previous yearsThat is an understatement Pre-kids my husband and I used to enjoy weekends together doing what adult couples do fine dining shopping together cinema weekend breaks away and a quick pint at the pub

Mary Dowling 76

What would you say best describes your ideal weekendA day at the beach is the most pleasurable way to enjoy the summerrsquos heat During the winter though my typical weekend is spent with family Irsquom a grandmother of a surprising number of grandchildren so big family meals

embellished with childrenrsquos laughter and family endeavours are always music to my ears

Do you often meet up with family or friendsI have an open door policy ndash my friends family and oodles of children walk in and out of my house during teatime I scarcely spend the evenings alone as therersquos always someone in my kitchen sipping away at a hot tea or munching at a homemade snack

Has your leisure time altered from previous yearsObviously I am getting older Itrsquos slowed down a bit I used to go out a lot when I was younger drinking my signature drink of JampB while smoking away at the family bar ending the night with a couple of laughs and a brisk walk home


culture

The harmony of natureWith a prolific artistic career spanning over 50 years the late George Fenech (1926 ndash 2011) presented us with a legacy of masterpieces that ranges from portraits nudes still-lifes landscapes and religious representations A few days after the launching of the new book about the art and life of this beloved artist co-author and former student of George Fenech Lino Borg explains how this artistrsquos love of nature inspired his vivid brushstrokes

George Fenech was first and foremost an artist who was sensitive to all that surrounded him ndash his physical and social environment especially the landscape around Mellieħa the village where he was born and

lived throughout his life

This passion for landscape paintings started in his childhood when Fenech used to roam around the hills and valleys exploring the vast garigue hills that characterise the villagersquos scenery As an artist he developed into a romantic who was fascinated by the Maltese rural landscape dotted by the solitary abandoned cubical farmhouses whose structure reflects the quarried Maltese limestone blocks When he set up his easel for an out-of-doors session the farmhouse the rubble wall or the rock face before him became a structure that reflected and absorbed light abstract patches of colour hues which he transformed into works of art

During the first half of the 20th century artists like Ganni Vella and the Caruana Dingli brothers produced some brilliant landscape paintings but for Fenech landscape painting became almost an obsession and his production was enormous

With a few brushstrokes Fenech could capture the fleeting moment as the light caressed the solitary farmhouse rubble wall or boulder He was very selective in his approach ndash details were reduced to the bare minimum yet the coloured brushstroke reflected both the season and the time of the day and the final painting once complete reflected the magical harmony of nature


culture

Book in aid of local charitiesThe new 384-page publication The Art and life of George Fenech 1926 ndash 2011 was officially released at the end of July during the inauguration of an exhibition bearing the same title at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta which runs until September 7th 2012 Authors Joseph Paul Cassar and Lino Borg take readers on a comprehensive journey through Fenechrsquos life as a child as a young man a husband a father and a teacher with a commentary on how these different stages of life reflected in his works It also features a critique of the artistrsquos different genres and an analysis of his artistic development

A percentage of the bookrsquos price will be donated to The Malta Community Chest Fund and the Arka Foundation in Gozo It can be bought during the exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts or ordered online through the artistrsquos website

The book will also be on sale during another two exhibitions displaying George Fenechrsquos works One will be held at Sanctuary Square in Mellieħa between August 16th and 19th and the other will take the artistrsquos works to Gozo at the Ministry of Gozorsquos Exhibition Hall in Victoria between September 29th and October 21st For more information contact the Fenech family on 27520083

wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

Do I really need to remind you dear brother that I donrsquot follow sports I said smiling

I know you donrsquot And Irsquom not asking you to either All Irsquom saying is that I think it would do you and Michael some good to get away for a bit You havenrsquot done something for yourself since you know then Ray said

Yeah I know But if you had to ask me spending money on a holiday just so that you can watch eleven grown men kick a football around when you can do that from the comfort of your own living room is just a tad loony And what if your team loses Are there refunds for that sort of thing I teased

Oh Maria it wonrsquot all be about football Wersquod spend the rest of the week going around seeing places and doing touristy stuff you know he said And besides my team never loses he added with a twinkle in his eyes

Fine Irsquoll think about it I said

Thatrsquos all I ask he smiled spreading butter on his second slice of toast that morning

I looked at my baby brother looking all grown up in his police uniform Ever since Danny had passed away Ray had been my rock There was not a day that went by without a call or a visit from him He was especially good with Michael my ten-year-old son Irsquod like to think that in Michael Ray saw the son that he never had In turn he provided my boy with the father figure he now missed

So what plans for the day he asked

Well Irsquove got a meeting with Michaelrsquos school teacher at eleven orsquoclock I said

In mid-July he asked a bit perplexed

I thought it was rather strange myself I said but hersquos been so supportive since Danny passed away that I couldnrsquot not meet with him You know he even gave Michael some private tutoring for free

Well this guy sounds great Ray said

Oh hersquos the best I said nodding

A moment in the life

I smiled as I remembered how she had hugged me before leaving

Irsquove got a meeting with Michaelrsquos school teacher at eleven orsquoclock

Tim A Montalto

Mariarsquos story at around 0730hellip

It had been ov

er an hour and half now since he told

me he w

as coming

over

To this day it pains me to relive the

next few moments



fiction

As I sat there looking up at the portraits of past Headmasters the words of Mr Miller came back to me

You keep up the good work Andrew and your face will be on that wall soon enough the ageing Headmaster had told me

He had told me these words in relation to my handling of Michael Sullivan and I couldnrsquot deny that the prospect of becoming the youngest ever Head of St Andrews was exciting

The story of Michael however was far less merry A student in my senior one class Mike lost his father to cancer around six months ago In the weeks that followed I witnessed the rapid decline of one of my best students I felt I had to do something so I set up a meeting with the boyrsquos mother I told her of my concerns and proposed some extra tutoring after school He hadnrsquot turned up for our first session but with time things improved

It was in fact because of Michael that I found myself in the school boardroom on this hot July afternoon I had just finished off from a meeting with Ms Sullivan during which I showed her her sonrsquos end-of-year results

It was the first time in a long time that a woman had cried in front of me She was overjoyed and she had every right to be

Michael had defied all the odds and had aced his exams The boy had done her proud He had done us all proud

Then the flabbergasted look Ms Sullivan had on her face when I produced the cheque

I spoke to Mr Miller and we both agreed that the last thing you should be doing at this time in your life is handing out donations And so wersquod like to give you back your annual donation I had told her

I had cut short her protestations I should tell you that the Headmaster is a very difficult man to argue with I had said

Look at it as a holiday fund for you and your son Irsquom sure it will do the world of good for you two to get away for a bit I had said

She had smiled

Yoursquore the second man to tell me that today she said

Well then yoursquod be wise to take our advice I had laughed

I smiled as I remembered how she had hugged me before leaving There was only one person I wanted to see now I texted Joanna telling her Irsquod be over soon

Andrewrsquos story at around 1200hellip

I was making my fourth cup of tea that day I glanced at the wall clock It had been nearly an hour since Andrewrsquos text Strange I thought

I had met Andrew at the bar at Stagger Inn some three months ago I remember clearly that it was a Wednesday night and I had gone there to drown my sorrows away

I was on my second Martini of the night when Andrew walked in He ordered himself a pint and sat down on the bar stool next to mine It didnrsquot take me long to realise that he was there for the same reason that I was A momentary catching of eyes and a couple of Sambucas later I plucked up the courage and turned around to face him

Girl troubles I asked

He looked at me and smiled A nice smile I thought

I wish it was that simple he said

Itrsquos a student of mine he added but said nothing more

I see I said I didnrsquot really see

And you he asked me

What do you mean I said

He pointed towards the 80-something-year-old bar tenderWell unless Elvis there is your boyfriend he said Irsquod say yoursquore having some troubles yourself Why else would you be at a bar on a week night

Letrsquos just say boy troubles I said

He nodded as if he understood

Here let me buy you a drink he said

That night we chatted for hours I told him of how I had stopped school when I was sixteen to help my dad out in his antique shop I told him of how I had taken over the business when my dad passed away and how difficult it was for me to start over when it failed

He told me of how he had lost both his parents in a car accident when he was a young boy He told me of how he had spent his childhood in an orphanage and how he saw teaching as a way of giving back to students the opportunities he himself lacked

We were the last to leave the bar that night For the first time in years I felt free I felt like myself And when he suggested I spend the night at his I didnrsquot even hesitate

Over the next three months we saw a lot of each other Sometimes hersquod come over to mine and sometimes Irsquod go over to his I grew to love him more than I thought I could ever love a man For years I had accepted that my time had passed but things were different now Things were very different now

As I sipped the last bit of my tea I looked at the clock It had now been over an hour and half now since he told me he was coming over Very strange I thought

Joannarsquos story at around 1300hellip


fiction

The message over the transceiver didnrsquot give me much information All I knew as I drove to the scene of the crash was that it was a head-on-collision

I had just got off the phone with Maria when the report came in I smiled as I remembered the excitement with which she told me the news Michael had aced all his exams The boy deserved it I thought after the year hersquos had And for me personally it was the best news Irsquod had in months

Of course at a time like this any news was good newsIt didnrsquot take me long to arrive There was a smell of smoke in the air and as I pushed my way through the crowd of people that had already gathered around I realized that this was serious

I had been a police officer for many years now and had been called to the scene of countless road accidents before And yet I couldnrsquot quite believe my eyes when I saw the gravity of this one A white Fiat lay completely flattened under the bonnet of a six-wheeler lorry

I recognized a colleague of mine and made my way towards him

Horrific isnrsquot it he said visibly shaken

Itrsquos got to be the worst Irsquove ever seen I said What happened

The lorry driver lost control and swerved into the oncoming traffic he said

Condition I asked

Hersquos in shock but hersquoll be okay he said

And the other one I asked hesitantly

He looked at me and shook his head

I sighed

Details I asked

Itrsquos all in there he said as he handed me the dead manrsquos wallet

As he walked away I unclipped the pocket-sized compartment

To this day it pains me to relive the next few moments I remember feeling a sense of numbness as opened the wallet to see their happy faces smiling back at me If I said it didnrsquot make much sense I would be lying It did make sense The problems we had had the constant arguing the drifting apart the nights she had spent at her motherrsquos Everything It just fit People just like to believe that it would never happen to them

I took my phone out and dialed my wifersquos number I could hear myself choking as I asked Joanna who Andrew Cunningham was

Rayrsquos story at around 1400hellip

vidacommt | Issue 32 | August 201221 August 2012 | Issue 32 | vidacommt 21

special feature


photography

Photography with a message competitionThree months ago we featured an article by photographer Andrew Galea Debono that highlighted some tips on how to get your photos to convey a message The competition required you to use your newly acquired skills to send us photos that speak Here are some of our favourite entries

Win a voucher worth euro100 for a deluxe canvas print (50x100cm or 70x70cm) printed on premium quality cotton art canvas using the latest printing technology hand-stretched over a 35mm wooden frame

Visit wwwlivingcolourseu today for high quality canvas prints photobooks personalised cards posters and books all featuring your own photos and messages Also on offer are luxury personalised Holy Communion and Confirmation bookmarks and matching party invitations Create preview and order all products quickly and easily online and have them delivered to your door Get started today

WIN

Travel photography competition

Have you managed to take a photo using the techniques explained in last monthrsquos issue Well yoursquore still in time to send your entries to snapvidacommt or by post to photography competition VIDA Magazine Pitkali Road Attard ATD2214 The deadline for this competition is September 3rd 2012 Your photo may win you this great prize from Living Colours The best entries will be published in the October 2012 issue

Samuel Meilak

Winner

Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


sports

The womenrsquos department of the MFA encourages all girls who have an inclination towards football to signify their intention with the association and be part of this society by sending an email to footballgirlsmfacommt or phoning 2338 6000

September sees the beginning of Womenrsquos football for season 201213 This promises to be another interesting campaign comprising the first division

and second division championships followed by the knockout competitions The prelude to the league programme will be the Super Cup match between Birkirkara and Mosta to be played on September 10th at the Centenary Stadium This match will be preceded by a Girls Festival Prior to these domestic competitions Malta will be hosting the qualifying round Group Three of the UWCL (Womenrsquos Champions League) 201213 scheduled between August 11th and 16th Birkirkara will be Maltarsquos representatives in a mini-tournament comprising three other teams 1 Dezembro of Portugal Olimpia Cluj Napoca of Romania and Glentoran Belfast United of Northern Ireland The programme of matches is listed below Meanwhile the league is due to commence on September 18th There will be eight teams in each of the first and the second divisions The top brass teams will be Birkirkara Hibernians Mosta Gozo Pembroke Athleta Mġarr Utd Hamrun Spartans and Tarxien Rainbows the last three having been promoted The second division will be made up of St Venera Yellow Blues Kirkop Utd Raiders Luxol LijaIklin Naxxar Lions Melita and newcomers Fgura and Vittoriosa As is evident the participation of more teams in Maltarsquos National League with a wide cross-section of localities being represented indicates increased interest by women footballers in our country No doubt this is the result of the MFArsquos drive to promote the game among the fairer sex Furthermore matches will be played in different venues spread across Malta and Gozo enabling spectators from different areas to follow the matches The football grounds are Luxol Pembroke Melita Ħamrun Mġarr Mosta St Luċija Sannat (Gozo) and possibly three other grounds Matches are scheduled to be played every Tuesday at 2000

by Claire


UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PROGRAMMEMatch Scedule

Dates Kick-off Stadium Home Team Away Team

Match Day 1 110812 1400 Centenary 1 Dezembro Glentoran Belf

Match Day 1 110812 1730 Centenary Olimpia Cluj Na

Birkirkara

Match Day 2 130812 1400 Centenary 1 Dezembro Birkirkara

Match Day 2 130812 1730 Centenary Glentoran Belf

Olimpia Cluj Na

Match Day 3 160812 1700 National Olimpia Cluj Na

1 Dezembro

Match Day 3 160812 1700 Centenary Birkirkara Glentoran Belf

Rachel Cuschieri (Birkirkara FC) Womens Best Player 20112012 photo by Victoria Saliba


homes

The feeling that we are in some part a by-product of the way our parents and grandparents lived is common to the

majority of us as human beings Collecting antiques allows us to interact with that history in a very real way while allowing us to bring things of interest and beauty into our lives

The industrial world is full of sameness but antiques can provide an alternative to the homogenous culture we live in today Antiques collectors have the opportunity to brighten their lives and to stray from dull norms by bringing items of historical significance and a unique aesthetic into their daily lives Indeed you can choose to decorate your walls with prints found at various outlets or you can add extra greatness and impact to a room by hanging an antique painting

Antique collecting is also one of the few hobbies that can offer the chance of financial gain In fact most hobbies can be viewed largely as an expense ndash they cost money and although they may be beneficial in some ways they usually do not produce revenue Antiques on the other hand are valued commodities Many antique items double nicely as investments and many collectors have found their hobby is also a great way to earn additional money but this is something Irsquoll discuss in detail at a later stage Besides the financial aspect collecting antiques allows the owner to experience history and enrich their lives at the same time ndash few other pastimes can offer a package as complete as antique collecting does

Despite the benefits however collecting antiques may be perceived as a daunting hobby by many because of their lack of

knowledge within the field where a small mistake or oversight can leave a sizeable dent in your wallet Whereas most would like to further their knowledge in this field few actually have time to do so In this issue of VIDA Irsquoll be dealing with how to go about collecting antique paintings avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls In future issues Irsquoll be elaborating on various topics relating to the collection conservation and preservation of antique paintings and furniture To this end here are a few points one should take into consideration when looking into purchasing an antique painting

Donrsquot be too quick to buy Particularly when yoursquore just starting to collect it is much more important to look than to buy Go to museums churches antique shops and auction houses Let your eye learn what is good and what is better what you like and what you love Later on when you find yourself still remembering the one that got away you will learn the corollary to this rule donrsquot be too slow to buy either when love comes along

Stand on your tiptoes When buying art stretch yourself and buy one strong painting even if it costs more than you had previously planned to pay rather than buying a few inexpensive or minor works Ask if you can pay over a period of time This would increase the anticipation and raise your standards

Buy what you likeYou should buy art with your gut not your head If something speaks to you so to speak or stays with you pay attention Chances are that connection will endure and grow richer throughout the years

The beauty of the antique

by David Grima


homes

Seek professional helpProfessional help at a minimal fee can be sought from art historians in order to get an expert opinion prior to purchasing a painting This would help put your mind at rest from any niggling doubts or questions

Use a trusted establishmentIt would be a good idea to buy from establishments through which the works of art are vetted by art experts for authenticity which could be put in writing by means of a certificate upon purchase

Donrsquot get sticker shockOne should not be hindered by the common misconception that an antique painting is too expensive and thus unaffordable Indeed one can buy some nice watercolours by famous Maltese artists for a few hundred Euros In addition a 19th century oil painting is usually within budget for most of us Obviously 17th or 18th century paintings usually carry a higher price tag but always keep in mind that such items are an investment in addition to adorning your home and giving you satisfaction


by David Grima

David Grima has been dealing in antiques from the age of 19 After reading for a University degree in Banking and Finance (the thesis of which dealing with Antiques as an Alternate Investment) David went on to establish the Antiques Gallery Victoriana Antiques which specialises in Antique Maltese Furniture and Old Master paintings

wwwvictorianaantiquescom | wwwbottegaantikacom


eating amp drinking

Saintly salads Salads are great for a variety of reasons come summertime Besides

being a healthy option to keep you looking trim on the beach they (usually) require minimum cooking which means less time slaving away at a hot stove as well as being crisp and refreshing in the midday heat

Spinach and mushroom saladPreparation

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium high heat until browned Crumble Reserve 2 tbsp bacon fat

Place eggs in a saucepan filled with cold water Bring the water to a boil cover and remove from heat letting the eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes Take the eggs out and allow to cool before peeling and cutting into wedges

Return the bacon fat to the skillet stirring in the sugar vinegar water and salt Wash and dry spinach and tear into pieces into the salad bowl Pour warm dressing over and toss until coated Top with mushrooms bacon and egg

Ingredients

bull 4 slices baconbull 2 eggsbull 2 tsp white sugarbull 2 tbsp cider vinegarbull 2 tbsp waterbull frac12 tsp saltbull 450g spinachbull 100g fresh mushrooms sliced

Quinoa salad with feta cheesePreparation

Place quinoa and water within a large saucepan over medium-high heat Bring to the boil and reduce heat Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the water is absorbed Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool

Meanwhile preheat grill on high Spray lightly with oil and cook asparagus for 2-3 minutes Add the asparagus red pepper feta cheese sunflower seeds shallot and parsley to the quinoa

Whisk the lemon juice honey oil and paprika until well combined and add to the quinoa mixture along with the rocket Season and toss

Ingredients

bull 500ml waterbull 150g quinoa rinsed and drainedbull Olive oil spraybull 2 bunches asparagus cut into 4cm lengthsbull 1 large red pepper seeded and choppedbull 75g crumbled reduced-fat fetabull 40g sunflower seed kernelsbull 4 shallots trimmed and slicedbull 2 tbsp chopped fresh continental parsleybull 1frac12 tbsp fresh lemon juicebull 2 tsp honeybull 2 tsp olive oilbull 1 tsp sweet paprikabull 100g baby rocket leaves


eating amp drinking

Thai beef salad

Chicken and lemon couscous saladPreparation

Place couscous in a large bowl stirring in the lemon rind and juice 250ml boiling water and 1 tsp sea salt Cover with cling film and let stand for 5 minutes

Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork Add the remaining ingredients and toss Season to taste with and serve immediately

Ingredients

bull 300g couscousbull Rind and juice of 1 lemonbull 1 barbecued chicken skin and bones discarded choppedbull 3 spring onions with bulbs thinly sliced bull 13 cup basil leaves thinly slicedbull 13 cup mint leavesbull 6 brazil nuts roughly choppedbull 1 tbsp white wine vinegarbull 1 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

Trim the roots from the coriander and rinse well Pick leaves and reserve Blend coriander roots ginger garlic half the chillies lemon zest and juice fish stock and brown sugar in a food processor until well combined Combine half the dressing with the beef in a large bowl cover and chill for 30 minutes

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large wok over high heat Add half the beef mixture and stir-fry for about 3 minutes or until the beef has browned Remove from wok and repeat with the remaining 2 tbsp oil and beef mixture

Place onion cucumber reserved coriander leaves mint remaining chillies beef mixture and remaining dressing in a large bowl and toss Season scatter with peanuts and serve

Ingredients

bull 1 bunch coriander bull 3cm piece ginger finely gratedbull 2 cloves garlic slicedbull 4 red chillies seeded and thinly sliced bull 2 lemons zested and juicedbull 2 tbsp fish stock bull 55g brown sugarbull 700g beef sirloin cut into stripsbull 80ml vegetable oilbull 1 red onion thinly slicedbull 1 cucumber seeded and thinly slicedbull 1 cup mint leavesbull Chopped roasted peanuts


health

by Charmaine Taylor

Living with a stomaHave you ever felt a weird sensation that something is out of

place that people are staring at you as if you are an alien or wearing a funny costume when it isnrsquot carnival I do

sometimes and this is all because I wear a lsquopoop-bagrsquo as some people call it Many people shed a negative light on this surgery and it is often seen as a curse or a death sentence rather than a life saving procedure I am going to tell you how it feels to live with a bag or a stoma as itrsquos called But first you should know some basic information about it

A stoma is a surgical opening in the abdomen where stools or urine are diverted The waste will pass from the stoma and collect in a bag Only few people have (or will have) a stoma and these are generally children born with birth defects in their colon colon cancer patients patients who had an accident that led to a perforated bowel and patients with other conditions such as diverticulitis and IBD People who have a stoma are called Ostomates There are various types of ostomies and the most common ones are Ileostomy Colostomy and Urostomy Nowadays one can have hisher stoma reversed (depending on the patientrsquos rectum health) a procedure called IPAA or J-pouch surgery

Every Ostomate confronts a lot of challenges at first Apart from the shock one must accept the fact that they will start using the bathroom in a different way carrying a small bag attached to their abdomen either permanently or for a couple of weeks until it is reversed Confidence is a big issue and clothing can be also be an issue for some whereas not so much for others Unfortunately the stigma and the mentality associated with this surgery certainly donrsquot help Other sensitive concerns Ostomates face are the lack of control on their bowel movements and of course relationships with their partners These can cause a lot of distress anxiety and sometimes even fear

Despite this I strongly believe that with more public awareness people will come to understand more and more about our way of life which after all is completely normal ndash the only difference being that we use the bathroom in a different way There are a lot of misconceptions and even ignorance about the subject and this is due to lack of public awareness It is for this reason that I took the first step to actually break the silence and start doing something to promote public awareness as well as forming a support group for us Ostomates

During this difficult time one may feel lonely and assigned to his or her own destiny but it might be helpful to speak and share their fears worries and insecurities with other people that have gone through the same experience Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign that we are not in a position to keep on struggling on our own and that we need a helping hand in order to get back on track and live life to the full

To join us or or to contact us email on theostomyclubgmailcom or join our Facebook page ndash Ostomates support group Malta

Letrsquos stay Ostomists


fashion

Street Style

After being upstaged by tourists last month we dared the locals to do better and upon our monthly venture onto the streets for some style snooping the VIDA team was very impressed Herersquos this monthrsquos stylish pick ndash top marks

Celine Vigar 14StudentShirt ZaraShorts BershkaShoes Stivaletti

Ashild Austad 27StudentDress NorwayFlip flops Havaianas

Lara Micallef 17StudentSkirt ZaraShoes a shop in PaolaT-shirt Bershka

Chelsea Galea 20SupervisorWaistcoat amp jumpsuit OviesseBag amp shoes VintageSunglasses Topshop

Romi Evez 16StudentTop HampMSkirt ZaraFlip flops HavaianasWatch Fossil

Paige Attard Portughes 15 StudentT-shirt amp shoes New LookShorts Calliope


fashion

Backpacking Whether yoursquore off camping going to the beach or leaving on a jet plane the carryall your items want to be seen in this summer is the backpack Go for small and plain for a classic ladylike look or make a statement with a patterned or embellished version Whatever your favourite trend this season yoursquoll find the corresponding bag for you Backpacking has never been more stylish

1 Boohoo2 Kate Sheridan3 Asos

MulberryLuxury British label Mulberryrsquos Fall 2012 campaign sees Lindsey Wixson return as the face of the brand for her third season Captured by the inspirational fashion photographer (who I worship in my free time) Tim Walker the campaign images were shot on location at Blackheath Forest in Surrey England and possessed the trademark Tim Walker twist via furry creatures inspired by Where the Wild Things Are

Label we

ldquoA hyperrealist aesthetic bold graphics and

industrial jewelleryrdquo

Spotlight on designer Mary Katrantzou Fashion Fairground

1

2

3


fashion

Bralets If you fancy a fashion boost it may be time to try a bralet Bustiers or bralets are everywhere this summer and look their best when paired with anything high-waisted ndash be it a pleated skirt (my favourite combination) little shorts or jeans Make yours a pastel one if you have a tan to show off or go for a loud print if yoursquore feeling feisty

Celebs

1 Miss Selfridge2 New Look3 River Island

Spotlight on designer Mary Katrantzou

Polka dots The celebs have gone dotty and are doing the polka this season (too much) sporting colourful polka dots in a variety of ways with some even going for a top-to-toe dotty look ndash wersquore looking at you Cheryl Cole Polka dots are a classic pattern that can look chic classy and girly all at the same time besides never truly going out of style Invest in a polka dot item for serious style points this summer

Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou has taken the fashion world by storm since opening the Central Saint Martins Master Fashion Textiles graduating show in 2008 While that collection was nominated for the Harrods and the LlsquoOreal Professional Award her first Precirct-agrave-porter collection walked the runways at autumnwinter London Fashion Week of that same year

Starting out with a primary focus on prints for interiors Katrantzou switched her attention to fashion prints only to produce some of the most inspired and speedily iconic prints

out there today Following her debut runway collection in Fall 2009 Katrantzou continued to deliver culminating in her first stand-alone show in Spring 2011 which can only be described as a tour de force Since then Katrantzou has steadily continued to show collections comprising fascinating prints inspired by everything from the interiors in Helmut Newton photographs to Fabergeacute eggs coupled with modern silhouettes that leave the London fashion crowd in a ldquojaw-dropped state of irrealityrdquo as Tim Blanks calls it in a review for Stylecom and ever clamoring for more

Whatrsquos more favoured by stars like Alexa Chung and Hailee Steinfeld Mary Katrantzou seems to be the name on celebsrsquo lips too The SS12 capsule collection she designed for high street brand Topshop also did its part to cement the designerrsquos status and opened up new doors making her unique aesthetic more accessible to the girl on the street (and boy did the appreciation show with the line selling out online within hours)

Katrantzoursquos ldquolickety-split to the top of the London fashion classrdquo was further bolstered by her Fall 2012 collection last February which featured different silhouettes extracted from Elizabethean England in order to emphasise embroidery and embellishments Each garment from any of her collections thus far has encompassed a printed explosion of ideas with unique prints being backed up by innovative shapes and jewellery that looks more like an art installation than anything else Irsquom certainly not the only one who canrsquot wait to see what this talented designer has got up her printed sleeve next

Fashion Fairground by Sarah Micallef

Cheryl ColeKelsey ChowMarissa Montgomery

3

21

Bralet Miss SelfridgeShorts New Look

Creative director Sarah Micallef Focused Knowledge T 2339 2403

Photography Jacob Sammut Carabez Pearl Works E infopearl-workscom

Hair Lara Steer D Salon T 2137 1245 dsalonmaltanetnet

Makeup Diandra Matteiusing Givenchy T 7982 8414

Model Angegravele Buscemi Le Brun

Let the games begin

Swimsuit Miss SelfridgeShoes New LookGoggles EurosportBottle Eurosport

Gloves EurosportT-shirt New Look

Shirt TopshopBralet Miss SelfridgeShorts New LookTennis accessories Eurosport

Dress Miss SelfridgeFootball accessories Eurosport


culture

Augustrsquos tragedies and

triumphs by Martin Morana

August 21st 1934 ndash Maltese becomes one of the official languages of administration

Letters patent of August 16th 1934 declared English Maltese and Italian as the official languages of Malta Of these however only the English language was to be the obligatory medium of administration Maltese and Italian translations were to be optional that is these languages were to be used only wherever and whenever convenient Maltese was to become the general language of administration in the law-courts

The letters patent were followed on August 21st by a proclamation issued by Sir David Campbell Governor of Malta which was to be activated as of October 1st Members of the judiciary were very reluctant to accept the Maltese language in their course of work as they claimed that this language was an inadequate tool to carry out court cases because it lacked all the terminology one could find in the Italian language This step was followed by another proclamation in 1936 whereby Italian was dropped from one of the three official languages and Maltese became the official language of the courts

August 1877 ndash Cholera in Malta

Up until the early years of the 19th century Malta was frequently visited by epidemics of the plague Following the outbreak of the bubonic plague in 1813 cholera became the most deadly epidemic of the 19th century The source of the malady was food or water contaminated by human excrement and the bacterium that afflicted humans is known as lsquovibrio cholerarsquo

The first time cholera reached Malta was in 1836 Very probably imported from India or Egypt and transmitted initially by soldiers and sailors of British merchant and naval vessels other serious outbreaks of cholera in Malta occurred in 1854 1865 1877 and 1887

The cholera outbreak of 1877 started in early August spreading like wildfire and lasting several months In all 450 persons out of a total of some 600 afflicted died The major symptoms of the disease are profuse diarrhea and vomitting leading to rapid dehydration and it often took a matter of days for the patient to succumb to this malady There was no actual cure for this disease at the time only supposed remedies to alleviate and hopefully cure it Such remedies included scrubbing the patient with hot salt water potions of spirit of camphor and cocktails of herbal mixtures such as mint The health authorities of the time recommended not eating fruit and heating water to boiling point before its consumption

August 9th 1942 ndash Santa Maria Convoy

On June 10th 1940 Mussolini declared war on Britain and France From the following day up until May 1943 Malta was to bear the brunt of thousands of air raids almost always unleashed from Sicily

From mid January 1942 the situation in Malta turned from bad to worse as German Junkers and Stukas flew over Malta for the first time to attack HMS Illustrious inside the Grand Harbour During the months that followed air raids increased as more and more sorties took place which usurped most of Maltarsquos provisions The Maltese population was soon to suffer from malnourishment and ill health By June the Malta Air Command had warned London that there only remained a few weeks supply of aviation fuel to keep up resistance

In the early weeks of July 1942 the British Admiralty decided to support Maltarsquos war efforts with a military convoy Seventeen convoys in all had been organised in aid of Malta throughout the war years Some of these departed from Gibraltar others from Alexandria This convoy code named Operation Pedestal was made up of 14 merchant vessels some of them laden with fuel with others carrying other important provisions These were escorted by 38 destroyers and three aircraft carriers This was the largest escort force yet deployed for a single convoy

The operation was put together on August 9th 1942 when the convoy sailed through the Straits of Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean Once the journey across the Mediterranean The shattered bows of the Brisbane Star


culture

August 31st 1947 ndash A new constitution for Malta

Letters patent were issued on August 31st 1947 to declare that a new constitution had been awarded to Malta The 1921 Amery Constitution was now superceded by a new one the so called MacMichael Constitution This constitution was like the Amery Constitution to allow for a government that would be autonomous within a diarchycal framework of administration

This time however there was to be only one House of Representatives and no Senate as the latter was eliminated The electoral franchise was to be based on a universal suffrage meaning that voting was now eligible to all those over 21 years of age including women Election of political representatives was to be based on a single transferable vote system

started the Axis powers immediately got wind of what was going on and sent 10 submarines into the Sicilian Channel along with German and Italian aircrafts that were based in Sardinia to destroy and disband the convoy

The harshest attack on the convoy and its escort occurred in the morning of August 11th During this attack the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle was hit by four torpedoes from submarines She sank 79 miles south of Cape Salinas South of Majorca Some 160 members of the crew out of 927 were killed Yet while HMS Eagle was being torpedoed HMS Furious successfully flew off 37 Spitfires to Malta while still some 1000 kilometres away

Throughout the days of August 12th and 13th the Axis forces kept coming to annihilate the convoy The raids were led by Junkers and Stukas from the air and E-boats and submarines from the sea On August 13th the convoy passed through minefields that had been placed between Africa and Sicily Then 15 more attacks were unleashed by eight Italian and seven German torpedo boats The merchant ship Wairangi and the Almeria Lykes were hit and disabled while HMS Manchester was torpedoed by two Italian E-Boats The Waimarama was hit and burst into flames as the fuel stored on deck exploded The ship sank and 80 of the 107 crew were killed 60 Stukas went on to attack the tanker Ohio which was carrying the largest amount of fuel

The Rochester Castle Port Chalmers and Melbourne Star steamed ahead and were able to reach the Grand Harbour at around six orsquoclock Brisbane Star also arrived in Malta its bow torn off by a torpedo but was able to unload its supplies

On August 15th the prize ship Ohio carrying thousands of tons of fuel and heavily battered by air attacks was towed into the Grand Harbour at 0930 Crowds waved and cheered from on top of Vallettarsquos bastions while a band played Rule Britannia The tanker was just able to discharge its cargo into two tankers before sinking

This convoy operation was to cost more than 400 lives from the Alliesrsquo side Only five of the original 14 merchant ships reached Malta From the enemy side some 40 aircrafts were shot down out of a total of some 330 that had attacked the convoy Nine merchantmen were sunk as well as one aircraft carrier (Eagle) two cruisers (Manchester and Cairo) and a destroyer (Foresight) Still some 32000 tons of fuel cargo had made it to Malta enough to extend Maltarsquos lease of life by some ten weeks further and over the existing amount of fuel

Immediately following this arrival of supplies Axis convoys to North Africa were being harassed by air raids from Malta Indeed Allied forces sank some 100000 tons of Axis shipping plying the seas between Sicily and North Africa This included fuel destined for Rommel thus leaving him short of supplies for his assault on El Alamein in October of 1942 The master of the tanker Ohio Dudley William Mason was awarded the George Cross medal for showing his skills and courage It was due to his determination that in spite of the persistent enemy attacks his vessel along with her valuable cargo reached Malta

Photograph taken from the flight deck of HMS Victorious showing HMS Indomitable and HMS Eagle

SS Ohio entering the Grand Harbour supported by two destroyers

Rear Admiral HM Burrough who commanded the close escort shaking hands with Captain Dudley Mason of SS Ohio


murder cases

Mary Baldacchino known as Il-Furfiċetta who lived in St Frederick Street Valletta one

of the narrowest streets in the capital city made her living by prostituting herself in her first-f loor house When at about 1400 on Wednesday July 23rd 1851 her neighbours heard her shouting for help two men rushed to see what was the matter but they found her door closed Although muffled words could be heard repeated knocking yielded no result and one of the men went to fetch the police while the other stood guard till they arrived The constable who arrived knocked several times on the door ordering Baldacchino to open it Although there was no reply and no one opened the sound of the drawing of the bar behind the door was distinctly audible There was someone behind the door and the constable sent word to this effect to his superior officer while remaining on guard outside Sub-Inspector Joseph Attard who arrived with more constables noticed that the window of Baldacchinorsquos house was half-open and asked a neighbour for a ladder so that he could reach the bedroom The furniture was found to be in disarray and the floor and bed were covered with blood To his astonishment however Baldacchino was nowhere to be seen Calling out to his men to follow him the inspector led the way downstairs where in a corner of a darkened room they found

a man cowering on a sofa When he saw the police the man rose to his feet and said in Arabic ldquoCut off my headrdquo The inspector told him to disarm himself but the man answered that he had no weapons

and raised his hands One of the policemen tore a towel into

strips and tied the manrsquos hands behind his back A thorough search of all the rooms proved fruitless but an even more

careful search revealed bloodstains on the mouth of

the well into which a constable was lowered by means of a rope The corpse of Mary Baldacchino was found at the bottom The body was covered with knife wounds and both arms had been severed The post-mortem examination revealed that the woman had 16 superficial wounds all over her body and five mortal wounds in her chest Meanwhile the man identified himself as Paul Azzopardi aged 28 a Turk and former Muslim previously known as Hamet bin Mabruk In his statements to the police and later to the magistrate Azzopardi said that that afternoon at about 1330 while he was passing through St Frederick Street he was invited by two men to enter the house and they offered him sex with a woman When he told them that he had only nine pence on him they told him that they would pay the woman themselves Azzopardi also said that when he took off his clothes and went to the room above he found the floor covered

with blood but no woman Then when he was in the bedroom he was hit in the neck by one of the men and he stumbled losing his footing on the slippery blood on the floor Azzopardi said that when he got up he was covered in blood and that one of the men tried to keep him down by threatening him with a knife which he tried to grasp wounding himself in the hand Then when they heard the knocking on the door the two men ran to the roof and escaped Azzopardi also gave a description of the two men who he said had talked to him in Maltese Despite his statement after a search of Azzopardirsquos person some gold jewellery was found in his pockets which supplied a good motive for the murder Azzopardi was charged with murder and his trial began on August 27th 1851 The jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict and he was sentenced to death He was executed on September 1st 1851 in Floriana

VIDA would like to thank the author of Murder in Malta Edward Attard as well as the bookrsquos publishers Book Distributors Ltd of San ĠwannBDL Books is giving VIDA readers a special 50 discount on Murder in Malta Simply visit wwwbdlbookscom and enter the coupon code VIDA while checking out to receive your discount


Murder in Maltaby Edward Attard

the man rose to his feet

and said in Arabic Cut off

my headSt Frederick Street Valletta


motoring

My contribution to VIDA so far has featured the birth and formative years of local motorsport but this fourth article is totally different in that it takes us right up to July 2012 and the completion of another chapter in my seemingly unending to-do list

Since my first trip over the Alps in 1967 and on numerous trips that followed I have always dreamt of travelling around the Alps of northern Italy and Switzerland on a motorcycle ndash those beautiful mountain passes were just made for motorcycling The opportunity arose some months ago when the FJR Club Italia invited me to their International FJR Rally which was to be based in Aosta My wife Carolyn didnrsquot take too long to persuade and entries and preparations were made accordingly

The rally was to consist of three days of socialising riding our Yamaha FJR motorcycles over the numerous Alpine passes and of course feasting on the excellent cuisine of the area We werenrsquot disappointed However first we had to get to Aosta This took more planning than any other part of the 10-day holiday since unbelievably in 2012 it is virtually impossible to travel out of Malta with a vehicle to any other location except Pozzallo courtesy of Virtu Ferries and July is not the best time to be travelling up and down Italy on a motorcycle wearing the necessary protective clothing The first leg of the journey would therefore be Malta ndash Pozzallo then the three and a half hour trip diagonally across Sicily to Palermo to catch a ferry directly to Genova It was a ride we could have easily done without arriving at Palermo absolutely sopping wet with perspiration and not to mention completely knackered

Genova 24 hours later wasnrsquot much cooler though temperatures did drop slightly as we headed North towards Aosta arriving to meet the first of the foreign arrivals from Britain Portugal

Holland and Sweden Friday morning saw more of the 140 bikes arrive from Spain Sweden Norway Germany Croatia Greece and even one intrepid rider from Australia who shipped his FJR all the way from Kearns There were of course plenty of Italians too A ride and lunch at Cogne was followed by a visit to the Passo del Gran San Bernardo and the Swiss border There was snow there and the sun was out ndash what more could one hope for

Saturday was taken up by more riding to Gressoney and the Piccolo San Bernardo on the border with France and then back to base at the Hostellerie du Cheval Blanc by 1630 thus giving everyone ample time to have a rest before rejoining the group for dinner The program for Sunday morning included a lsquosfilatarsquo into the town centre at Aosta each nationrsquos representative carrying their national flag through the town and into the main square This was followed by drinks at the local Yamaha representatives Moto America and then another great ride up the Col di Joux where we were also treated to another superb lunch It was now time for everybody to bid farewell and au revoir

We left Aosta on Monday morning deciding to spend three beautiful days riding down Northern Italy and taking in some of the beautiful scenery of Liguria and Tuscany on the way to our next ferry at Civitavecchia to Palermo From Palermo it was another contrasting day of hell across Sicily though we did take a welcome break at Sortino where we enjoyed another of Pierluigirsquos excellent meals and relaxed by the pool at Pantalica Ranch before starting the last leg to Pozzallo and home

I love Sicily but in the heat of July it was hell Luckily there were so many happy memories from Aosta and the rally which was definitely heaven What a pity itrsquos all so far away

2500km of heaven and hellby Joe Anastasi

Joe Anastasi started competing in local Motorsport in 1964 with a Mini Cooper S Apart from participating in and winning a number of local championships Joe also took part in numerous races in Sicily including the famous Targa Florio winning on seven occasions Now retired Joe helps Maltas young drivers to compete in Motorsport events in Sicily where they have been very successfulAvailable from John Bull

Tel 21571025 99448738


pets

Pet owners especially owners of ageing cats often wonder what will happen to their pet with the passage of time Physical and medical conditions in animals do worsen with

time however with the advancement of veterinary medicine today there are steps one can take to prevent cure or at least manage diseases in senior cats

Possible diseases in ageing cats could be classified into preventable diseases such as infectious diseases obesity and tooth decay manageable diseases such as joint disease diabetes heart disease hyperthyroidism and kidney disease and uncontrollable diseases such as tumors and genetic diseases

Infectious diseases that are contracted via fleas or worms can be avoided if pets are treated against them on a regular basis Products must be applied correctly at regular intervals and chosen according to the catrsquos weight Other common infectious diseases are the Fiv and the Felv (or cat aids and cat leukemia) which are most prevalent in cats that roam the streets Whilst these diseases are easy to diagnose they are expensive and difficult to treat In the case of Felv however a preventative vaccination is available

Just like in humans obesity in senior cats can stimulate the onset of heart disease joint disease and diabetes In order to prevent these cat owners should stick to senior cat food which contains the correct amount of minerals fibre protein fat and carbohydrates Veterinary diet food for weight loss is also available for obese cats

Dental hygiene is another important factor which can be maintained by daily brushing with a special toothbrush worn on the finger of the carer and cat toothpaste which contains minimal amounts of fluoride Dental hygiene makes it possible for the cat to sustain itself without difficulty

There are some diseases that are not preventable but are manageable Joint disease is one such instance This is difficult to notice immediately but when the cat stops jumping onto tables and begins using a chair as a step something has changed The reason behind this is simply wear and tear but luckily for our cats we can help them using joint lubricant and anti-inflammatory tablets

Diabetes is a very serious disease in cats Indeed the earlier this disease is diagnosed and treated the better The telltale signs are increased drinking and frequent trips to the litter tray and this can be confirmed by tests on urine and blood samples Once again

special veterinary diets exist to cater for this medical problem and can be supplemented by medication in serious cases

Obesity diet and lack of exercise have a lot to do with the onset of heart disease in cats Cat owners should be alert to signs like weakness and excessive sleeping occasional vomiting breathlessness coughing and weight loss Diagnosis can be made via auscultation ultrasonography chest x-rays monitoring blood pressure and ECGs Treatment exists via a special diet and medication

Kidney disease is often a consequence of an inappropriate diet but could also be genetic or due to infections of the lower urinary tract Hypoxia during sedation resulting in lack of oxygen while undergoing an operation could also bring about kidney disease Advice should be sought immediately if the cat owner notices excessive drinking weight loss lethargy and decreased food intake This condition can be treated by hydrating the cat with body fluids

Hyperthyroidism which is the malfunction of the thyroid is often caused by ageing with visible signs such as over eating weight loss and an enlarged thyroid Once diagnosed this condition can be treated successfully by medication surgery and diet

Lumps and bumps are invariably seen in older cats ndash an eight-year-old cat with lumps is very common indeed Lumps can be inflammatory or cancerous which in turn could be benign or malignant Cytology tests can ascertain the type of lump present whilst surgery will enable the vet to remove the maximum amount of cancerous cells

Things to rememberbull Always observe your cat for any noticeable changesbull Ask for immediate professional advice if you think that something has changedbull Do not wait as this might mean a lot for your catbull Keep your cats inside the house ndash do not let them roam When they are beyond the boundaries of your house you have no control over them Keeping them under your watchful eye will also protect them from other injuries like car accidents dog and cat fights falling from high places and getting into all sorts of trouble

Time waits for no man or catCaring for your senior cat

By Dr Trevor Zammit DVMChief Veterinary Surgeon at San Frangisk Animal Hospital



homes

Sit down and listen to the music Despite all the modern

communications that are now available for us to enjoy

music and video at the press of a button many of us still prefer to enjoy music by actually playing a musical instrument Have you or one of your kids ever shown an interest in learning how to play the piano or the guitar If there is a passion for this talent within your family why not design a music room within your home Where would I start The first and foremost consideration before actually selecting the appropriate room (where available) would be to consider the neighbours as well as other household members Then set up a plan

Assess how the room will be utilised ndash will it be just for the playing of a soloist or a band arrangement If there ever would be a chance of an audience besides planning for basic furniture one must also consider seating which is possibly removable In attempting to keep this task lsquosimplersquo whilst planning a rough diagram on paper and introducing the essential components of furniture mark out the approximate location of various

electrical socket outlets air conditioner unit and positioning of speakers as well as any recording or amplification equipment Soundproofing

Now that you have established the location of this room (basements are usually an ideal place) there are further factors to take into account and I do not just mean budget although no doubt this would be a fundamental aspect to consider also

The transfer of sound both into and out of the music room would be a primary factor to consider You would want to lsquoblockrsquo sound entering and leaving the room and ensure an appropriate sound quality within the room as well To this end soundproofing is designed to actually lsquoabsorbrsquo the sound The more you manage to contain the music within the room the happier your neighbours and all at home will be Likewise keeping daily sounds such as traffic village petards refuse collecting vehicles and the television out of your music room would be ideal as well

Soundproofing materials and products (available locally as well) can be applied

to walls and ceilings and play a major role in absorbing these sounds Other materials that will also add to sound absorption are thickly lined curtains as well as floor carpets which add to embellishing this type of room Furniture and lighting

The type of furniture and the quality of lighting in a music room depends on how many people will be using it As mentioned there may be occasions when an audience may be invited Hence a couple of plush sofas would not go amiss Adequate lighting besides the omnipresent central ceiling light is also an important consideration Introduce appropriate task light fixtures to illuminate music books as well as the possibility of some form of stage lighting to enable you to create atmosphere and impact where necessary

Needless to say you can even plug in your modern (even if not modern) music playing gadgets should you prefer it and sit back and enjoy your favourite tracks So sit back and enjoy the music but do try not to bother the neighbours too much

Interior Design

By Jean-Marc Bianchi Interior Designer BA Interior Design Studies Rome ndash Italy jmdesigngonetmt


special feature

Families that make a differenceChildren have the right to be brought up within a

family or at least a family environment This is even stated in the UN Conventions on the Rights of

the Child But what happens when a child cannot live with its birth parents

This generally happens when children and adolescentsrsquo families are passing through difficult times These situations could include abuse parents with physical or mental health difficulties parents with a substance abuse problem and deceased parents among other possible scenarios In such cases it might be more beneficial for the child to live away from the natural family until the situation improves if it does improveas sometimes it may not Fostering is one of the solutions

What makes a good foster carerProspective foster carers need to provide and care for children in a holistic manner This entails seeing to the childrsquos emotional developmental educational and health needs Furthermore they are expected to provide stimulation guidance and boundaries as well as stability for children The latter quality is imperative since the provision of a stable family environment would enable the child to develop and maintain a secure attachment to the foster carers in order to ensure the best possible development Moreover professionals from the Fostering Team at Aġenzija Appoġġ are always ready to give their support to both the foster families and the children entrusted in their care

What is fosteringDedicated foster carers provide children with a stable family environment where they can get the love and the security they need Fostering involves finding the right foster carers for a child in need of care This is a complex delicate task at the heart of the fostering process Foster carers take good care of the child until the time comes when the birth parents are able to take care of himher once again However this only happens if it is in the childrsquos best interest

There are different types of fostering in existence with the duration of placement in foster care varying according to the casersquos exigencies In this way fostering can be either short term or long term

Other types of fostering include

bull Respite Fostering This involves a foster family that takes care of the child on weekends bull Emergency Fostering This comes into effect when there is no one from the childrsquos family who is able to take care of himher in case of emergency situations such as hospitalisation of parents bull Kinship Fostering In this type of fostering foster carers are the childrsquos next-of-kin such as aunts uncles or grandparents bull Specialised Fostering This happens when the child to be fostered requires specialised care due to disability illness challenging behaviour or other special circumstances

Fostering fact box

Currently there are 253 children in foster care within 244 foster families However there are another 120 children and youths waiting to be fostered Aġenzija Appoġġ organises regular training courses for prospective foster carers and also provides support to foster carers and their natural children throughout a foster placement The fostered child and hisher natural family are also given the necessary support to address their difficulties Those interested in becoming foster carers may call on Supportline 179 or visit wwwappogggovmt or wwwnfcamorgmt for more information where an application form can also be filled in


cinema

If yoursquove seen any of the gorgeous artwork for this film with the luscious red hair standing out amidst the emerald robes and scenery you might already have pencilled this into your diary If not herersquos a few more points to consider

Point 1 - Most things sound better in a Scottish accent See Shrek for example Or Frankie Boyle

Point 2 - Despite recently rekindled debates about independence from Britain Scotland has no major worries about lack of national identity with a very distinct image that most people worldwide would be able to appreciate You wonrsquot see many kilts on St Patrickrsquos Day and you might get a few odd looks if you order a shot of English on the rocks

Point 3 - Pixar make great films and have been consistently great since their inception Last yearrsquos Cars 2 was a bit of a ripple in their pond of excellence but it was a slightly unnecessary sequel rather than one of their original gems When somebody makes Finding Nemo Wall-E Toy Story The Incredibles and Up theyrsquove earned my lifelong viewership

Point 4 - Heroines are not too common as main characters which makes the Mulans and the Ellen Ripleys of cinema stand out and be all the more memorable Merida might soon be sitting alongside those names

Therersquos nothing brave about forking out a few euros to watch this ndash itrsquos a no-brainer

by Mark Camilleri

Augustat the

Movies

Brave

wwwMarksMovieMarkscom ndash Release dates are subject to change All films released locally by KRS Film Distirbutors Ltd

Film ofthe month

Total Recall

I remember being slightly shocked when number plates ending in 90 started showing up because I still thought 1990 was just a few years ago but evidently the class of 90 were now contributing to the morning traffic Fast-forward a few years and suddenly remaking a 1990 classic seems like a perfectly normal idea If they can already remake Spider-man of course they can redo Total Recall

The original had three main plus points ndash a good story that keeps you guessing and mildly confused (from the mind of Philip K Dick like many other good sci-fi stories) a futuristic setting which was still shiny and cool back then and Ahhhnuld Schwarzenegger in the main role His box-like grimace as they clamped down on his head with lots of volts is one of the iconic images of the film and itrsquos hard to imagine feeble men with lesser jaw lines pulling it off Colin Farrell is eager to give it a try and hersquoll have Kate Beckinsale (Pearl Harbour) alongside him as his wife (in a role previously filled by Sharon Stone just before her peak) This should be great fun for a new generation and for those of us who have forgotten the plot of the original


cinema

Red Lights

Directed by Rodrigo Corteacutes who started to reach a wider audience with his simple but effective thriller Buried two years ago this film has quite an impressive cast Robert DeNiro Sigrouney Weaver (Avatar) Cillian Murphy (Inception) Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) Joely Richardson (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) and

Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) Itrsquos a psychological thriller about a psychic and hopefully therersquos some clever twist in the plot that attracted all these big names

The Bourne Legacy

Matt Damon helped make the Bourne trilogy a fantastic piece of action cinema and the films managed to get even better as the story progressed The wonderful backstory and the fast-paced action were key to the high entertainment value of the films and they served as a sort of alternative James Bond for a few years Damon has now stepped away but the rest of the team have more to offer The first three films were based on novels by Robert Ludlum and after he passed away author Eric Van Lustbader kept the characters alive in a series of sequels This film is based on his first book and stars Jeremy Renner (The Avengers The Hurt Locker) in the main role but not as Jason Bourne Many of the cast return and the film is directed by Tony Gilroy who wrote the screenplays for the previous ones So all in all we can be hopeful that this should be as good as the others were I guess it depends on whether or not you miss Matt Damon too much

Dr Seussrsquo The Lorax

When the titular character is described as a ldquogrumpy yet charming orange creature with an amazing moustacherdquo itrsquos hard not to feel interested This is the fourth Dr Seuss tale to be made into a film and just like the others we can expect lots of colour sizeable dollops of craziness and a moral to the story running throughout Danny DeVito lends his voice to the Lorax whilst Zac Efron (The Lucky One) Taylor Swift (the singer) and Ed Helms (The Hangover) also star

The Five Year Engagement

Wedding films have often been a safe bet but after the huge success of Bridesmaids we can expect quite a resurgence This one rides the wave slightly even using similar posters and pink titles Therersquos more testosterone in it however with Jason Segel (The Muppets) starring as the male half of the equation The ubiquitous Emily Blunt (and I mean that as a good thing) is the fianceacutee whose walk down the aisle keeps getting postponed and this might provide laughs for most but awkwardness for some

Step Up 4 Miami Heat

If you enjoy the regular flow of plot-light dance films wersquove had in recent years you might want to see this new presumably similar offering If yoursquore looking for more substance my guess is something else on this monthrsquos lengthy menu might satisfy you more

Fast Girls

This is not about loose morals itrsquos about a 4x100m relay team Just in time for Olympic fever this low-key British film follows a group of girls as they join forces and aim for the world athletics stage The cast are mostly unknowns but then again so was a certain Keira Knightley in the similar-looking Bend it like Beckham ten years ago

The Expendables 2

This one is not optional Irsquom afraid Chuck Norris wants you to see it and therefore you will You can play around with times and dates but thatrsquos about it His inclusion in this sequel corrects the grossly mistaken suggestion that the original film contained all the major 90s action heroes It nearly did but out of the high-profile absentees Jean-Claude Van Damme and Norris have now joined the steroid-fest I guess Steven Seagal will join the third one This is not a date movie


events

visitsPatches Market Upper Barrakka Gardens

Face of Malta Competition Dolmen Hotel

1

54 6 7

2 3

1 Cupcakes on display 2 Pia Zammit 3 Yvonne Borg Salnitrorsquos stall 4 Live music 5 More than just a strawberry jam stall 6 Handmade dolls 7 Handmade bookmarks

1 Chris Grech and Leo Stivala 2 Julian Grech Alexia Baldacchino Jenny Aquilina Vica Mifsud Noel Mifsud and James Mizzi 3 Nomad Son 4 Beheaded

1 Some of the judges including VIDArsquos Sarah Micallef 2 Daniela Darmanin crowning Martine Vella 3 Face of Malta winner Martine Vella with runners up Paula Azzopardi and Sanaa Rizgalla 4 Martine Vella

The Extreme Metal Assault Buskett Roadhouse

2

3

4

1

21

3 4


entertainment

As polished and effortless as the final product looks on your television screen what the majority of viewers donrsquot know when watching a program on TV is just how much work goes into setting it up I found this out on my recent visit to Studioseven Media Productions to discuss the technical side of the Malta Short Film Festival Timothy Bartolo Parnis outlines the process informing me that it took just over a month for the creative team to develop the concept to design the set and to prepare all the animations and CG elements needed for the projection He explains ldquoThis production posed some additional challenges We needed to incorporate three massive projection screens and build a 360 degree rotating stage All this was successfully put together painstakingly by our set construction teamrdquo

The director of the project Alan Paul Mizzi further educates me about what goes into this process maintaining ldquoIt all starts with pre visualisation of the programme structure Next comes the discussion with the technical team about the coordination of projected graphics camera movement and stage rotationrdquo He goes

on to explain that the production team wanted to capture a theatre atmosphere ldquoThis was enhanced by minimalistic lighting music movie countdown sequences and projected stage curtainsrdquo

A crew of five focused mainly on the opening sequence During the programme a crew of seven controlled the five cameras the dolly camera and the crane camera Another six team members operated the control room A separate team worked on the preparation of animations and graphics The music was also originally composed at Studioseven incorporating ldquoa fresh jazzy feelrdquo which the team felt would suit the short films

Design Manager Stuart Richardson talks me through the concept behind the film festivalrsquos brand identity as well as the design of the intro to the program explaining ldquoWhat we wanted to do was reflect the diversity of the target audience ranging from more mature viewers that see film making as a classic art form to the younger generation whose viewpoint might

be more experimental viewing film as an evolving and innovative mediumrdquo The opening sequence to the program led to a twofold production Stuart maintains starting off in the hands of a

traditionalist filmmaker and then making a switch almost as if the

camera was handed to a younger film maker creating a more playful feel This

is also echoed in the film festivalrsquos logo ldquothe programme title is written in a clean and traditional font and then drawn over with a light painting effect almost like a graffiti tagrdquo

When asked about the advantages of broadcasting the film festival on TV Timothy maintains ldquoThe decision to broadcast the Malta Short Film Festival on TV means more exposure for the production teams involved ndash showing their short films on a channel like TVM gives widespread exposurerdquo

Following this behind the scenes tour I will be watching the rest of the Malta Short film festival with heightened appreciation

Lights camera actionWith the fourth edition of the Malta Short Film Festival broadcast on TVM having begun Sarah Micallef takes a look at what it takes to put together such a production for television and what went on behind the scenes guided by Studiosevenrsquos Manager in Media Broadcasting Development Timothy Bartolo Parnis Design Manager Stuart Richardson and Director Alan Paul Mizzi

Produced by the Malta Film Foundation the fourth edition of the Malta Short Film Festival is supported by The Malta Arts Fund and Studioseven and brings together films of different genres from around the world

Broadcast on TVM the films are discussed and partially adjudicated by a panel of judges and partially by public vote The resident judges are Prof Saviour Chircop Winston Azzopardi Joyce Grech and Tony Cassar Darien The festivals 41 candidate short films will be screened on TVM every Tuesday at 2145 between July and September The programmes are also streamed on the festivalrsquos YouTube channel wwwyoutubecomuserMaltaFilmFestfeature=mhee

we wanted

to reflect the diversity

of the target audience


events

When asked why Stand Out Events decided to choose Antonello Venditti following last yearrsquos mega

concert by Zucchero director Antonella Vassallo admitted ldquoI have a soft spot for singer-songwriters I must sayrdquo Having last visited Malta 11 years ago Antonella maintains that Venditti didnrsquot perform a full-scale concert back then hence ldquoGiven his popularity amongst Maltese music-lovers of several generations we hope to finally be able to organise a concert his local fans can truly relishrdquo

In fact Venditti whose career spans 40 years and counting will be visiting Malta as part of his Unica 2012 World Tour ldquoHis stage presence leaves you speechless and his songs really have substance as hersquos a very intelligent ndash and political ndash songwriter Itrsquos evident hersquos passionate about both the music itself and the subject matter In fact the press conference that announced the concert was the longest one wersquod ever had he was very keen to discuss his work its impact and its political implications with journalists and he took their questions

seriously and dealt with them with warmth and in good humourrdquo Antonella said

Asked about the MFCC venue in Tarsquo Qali ndash which has become a mainstay for large-scale events organised by Stand Out including the Zucchero concert ndash Antonella singled it out as an ideal and comfortable option for summer concerts ldquoItrsquos a very viable venue from the logistics point of view as well as everything else Itrsquos cut away by itself so therersquos plenty of room for parking and itrsquos not a problem to get there comfortably unlike the Granaries in Floriana for example which could easily become very congestedrdquo Antonella said

Venditti has been an active presence in the Italian music scene since the 1970s He can boast of a multi-generational fanbase worldwide in part thanks to his wide-ranging lyrical scope which touches on both universal themes of love while also being shot through with political satire Most notably many of his songs are informed by a love-hate relationship with his country of origin and particularly his birth city Rome The city in fact was instrumental in landing Venditti his breakthrough hit

single Following two full-length albums the success of the 1974 song Roma helped to boost the soon-to-follow album Lilly which quickly found its way to the number one spot of the Italian charts in 1975 In 1982 Venditti forged a professional relationship that remains strong to this very day when Alessandro Colombini of Heinz Music produced his album Sotto la Pioggia

His long career has managed to gather a wide variety of fans since then His success as an artist was recognised even in America when in 2009 he was awarded the prestigious National Italian American Foundation Special Achievement Award in Music for his contribution to Italian musical culture Rather than resting on his laurels Venditti recently launched a fresh album entitled Only prior to embarking on the Unica 2012 tour with a single of the same name launched soon after

With local favourites Winter Moods set to perform live on the night at 2000 followed by Vendittirsquos own performance that is set to dazzle at 2130 making it effectively two concerts in one August 24th certainly looks like a recipe for a VIP night to remember

One hell of a night

Ahead of celebrated Italian singer-songwriter Antonello Vendittirsquos upcoming performance on August 24th at the MFCC Open Grounds Sarah Micallef discovers why the concert will be in organiser Antonella Vassallorsquos words ldquoone hell of a nightrdquo

VIDA and Stand Out Events are giving one lucky reader the chance to win 2 VIP tickets to Antonello Vendittirsquos concert on August 24th Just answer the following question and send your reply along with your name and telephone number to winvidacommt

What is the name of Antonello Vendittis 2012 tour

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Events this monthCulture amp HistoryTheatre Sports MusicClubbing

Friday 3rd

Classical Ensemble - St Catherines Church - Valletta - 1300 -wwwmaltaarteventscomG7 Fridays - Gianpula Fields - lo Rabat - 2300 - wwwg7eventscomThe Farsons Great Beer Festival -Tarsquo Qali National Park - 2000 -T 2381 4114

Saturday 4th

Kinemastik - Short Film Festival - Valletta amp Floriana Bastions -E kinemastikgmailcomOne Saturday - Numero Uno -Ta Qali - 2200 -wwwclubnumerounocomPrive Saturdays - Marrakech - Gianpula - Rabat - 2300The Farsons Great Beer Festival -Tarsquo Qali National Park - 2000 -T 2381 4114

Sunday 5th

Blood Donation Mobile Unit -In front of St Francis Parish Church - Qawra - 0830 to 1300 -T 2206 6209Feast of St Peter in Chains - Birżebbuġia - T 2165 1200Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes - San Gwann - T 2138 61123Feast of St Joseph - Qala (Gozo) -T 2155 6684Kinemastik - Short Film Festival - Valletta amp Floriana Bastions -E kinemastikgmailcomThe Farsons Great Beer Festival -Tarsquo Qali National Park - 2000 -T 2381 4114

Monday 6th

Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord - Ħal Lija - T 2144 2553Kizomba Lessons - Surfside - Sliema - 2100

Tuesday 7th

Smokie - Live in Concert - Għaxaq Grounds - Għaxaq

Wednesday 8th

Groovy Jazz Rhythms Live - Margorsquos - Republic Street - Valletta - 2000 - T 2158 2736

Thursday 9th

Delicata Wine Festival - Upper Barrakka Gardens - Valletta -wwwdelicatacomVeccja Thursday Jazz Sessions - Veccja Wine Bar - St Pauls Bay - 2100 - E veccjaonvolnet

Friday 10th

Feast of St Lawrence - Vittoriosa -T 2182 7057Delicata Wine Festival - Upper Barrakka Gardens - Valletta -wwwdelicatacomG7 Fridays - Gianpula Fields - lo Rabat - 2300 - wwwg7eventscom

Saturday 11th

Delicata Wine Festival - Upper Barrakka Gardens - Valletta -wwwdelicatacomPrive Saturdays - Marrakech - Gianpula - Rabat - 2300Comedy in Performance Workshop by Jeremy Stockwell - Osborne Hotel - South Street - Valletta - 1000

Sunday 12th

Blood Donation Mobile Unit - Next to Parish Church - Għarghur - 0830 to 1300 - T 2206 6209Feast of St Lawrence - San Lawrenz (Gozo) - T 2155 6073Feast of San Gaetan - Ħamrun -T 2123 8593Delicata Wine Festival - Upper Barrakka Gardens - Valletta -wwwdelicatacomComedy in Performance Workshop by Jeremy Stockwell - Osborne Hotel - South Street - Valletta - 1000End of The London 2012 Olympics

Monday 13th

Kizomba Lessons - Surfside - Sliema - 2100

Tuesday 14th

Feast of St Francis - Qawra -T 2157 7088AVICII - Gianpula Fields - lo Rabat - 1800 - wwwg7eventscom

Wednesday 15th

Blood Donation Mobile Unit - Next to St James Church - Xgħajra - 0830 to 1300 - T 2206 6209Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Mqabba - T2164 9306Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Qrendi - T 2164 9395Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Mosta - T 2143 3826Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Gudja - T 2169 6039Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - HAttard - T 2143 4949

On August 31st 2012 a little bit of Maltese theatre history is going to be made as the Revolt comedy Romeo and Juliet 2 (and a Zombie) premiers at the MADC clubrooms in St Venera

This mad follow-up of the greatest love story ever told takes Shakespeare where he has never been before ndash namely the insane world inside the mind of local radio personality actor and VIDA columnist Steve Hili ndash director and writer of this sequel the planet has been waiting for

This play tells the story of what might have been ndash if Juliet had woken up just five minutes before she did and had escaped to modern day London with Romeo Picking up the tale seven years later we soon realize that all is not well between our star-crossed lovers To make matters worse not only are Paris and Rosaline back on the scene but Tybalt has been resurrected As a zombie

Oh and there is the mad witch from the Scottish play in the mix too Weird You bet your iambic pentameter it is

Romeo and Juliet 2 (and a Zombie) may very well be the most unique piece of theatre you will see this year offering full-blown low-brow guilty pleasure fringe-style fun and featuring some of Maltarsquos finest actors including Joseph Zammit Joe Depesquale and Sean Briffa

Romeo and Juliet 2 (and a Zombie) is rated 18Tickets and more info on 9944 9161

Romeo and Juliet 2 (and a Zombie)MADC Club Rooms ndash St VeneraAugust 31st

Jewellery Exhibition by Kevin Attard Malta Society of Arts - VallettaDates amp times August 1st tillAugust 31st - 0830 - 1130

Divergent Thinkers St James Cavalier - Valletta

Dates amp times Open tillSeptember 2nd - 1000 till 2000T 2122 3200 infosjcavorg

Piazza Photography Exhibition by Oliver GattPalazzo de Piro Cultural Centre - Mdina

Dates amp times Open till September 2nd - 1000 till 2300 wwwpalazzodepirocom

Exhibitions in August


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To include your events in this page email all details to eventsvidacommt or call 2339 2236 by August 13th

Events this monthFund Raising Kids amp Family FairsBlood Drive Others

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The Vida team does its utmost to publish the most updated information in these pagesWe can not however take any responsibility for details omitted or changed by

third parties after going to print

Blood Donation Centre in Guardamangia opens 7 days a week from 8am till 6pm

wwwbloodgovmt T 2206 6209M 7930 7307

Blood saves lives

Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Ħal Għaxaq - T 2189 2004Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Victoria (Gozo) - T 2155 6087Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Birkirkara - T 2144 8026Paul Kalkbrenner Live in Malta - Numero Uno - Ta Qali - 2200Groovy Jazz Rhythms Live - Margos - Republic Street - Valletta - 2000 - T 2158 2736

Thursday 16th

Veccja Thursday Jazz Sessions - Veccja Wine Bar - St Paulrsquos Bay - 2100 - E veccjaonvolnet

Friday 17th

Classical Ensemble - St Catherines Church - Valletta - 1300 -wwwmaltaarteventscomSummer Nights - Xagħra -wwwxaghracomG7 Fridays - Gianpula Fields lo Rabat - 2300 - wwwg7eventscom

Saturday 18th

Malta-Gozo-Malta - Open Water Swimming Competition - Ċirkewwa - 0515 - wwwmaltacomenevents2012augustPrive Saturdays - Marrakech - Gianpula - Rabat - 2300Espionage - Surfside - Sliema - 2300

Sunday 19th

Blood Donation Mobile Unit - Next to Village Church - Manikata - 0830 to 1300 - T 2206 6209Feast of St Helen - Birkirkara -T 2144 4725Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Mġarr - T 2157 2578Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Had-Dingli - T 2145 4634Feast of St Leonard - Ħal Kirkop -T 2182 9572Feast of Our Lady of the Sea - Sliema T 2133 4941Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes - Paola T 2169 5081Feast of The Assumption of Our Lady - Zebbuġ (Gozo) - T 2155 1145

Tuesday 21st

Feast of St Pius X - Santa Luċija -T 2182 8931

Wednesday 22nd


Thursday 23rd


Friday 24th

Antonello Venditti - Ta Qali - 2100 - MFCCG7 Fridays - Gianpula Fields lo Rabat - 2300 - wwwg7eventscom

Saturday 25th

Prive Saturdays - Marrakech - Gianpula - Rabat - 2300

Sunday 26th

Blood Donation Mobile Unit - Next to Old Bus Terminus in St Patricks Street - Birżebbugia - 0830 to 1300 T 2206 6209Feast of St Bartholomew - Ħal Għarghur - T 2141 3488Feast of St Joseph - Manikata -T 2157 5679Feast of Maria Regina - Marsa -T 2123 8012Feast of St Paul - Ħal Safi -T 2164 9223Feast of St Julian - St Julians -T 2138 0270Feast of St Dominic - Vittoriosa -T 2182 5198Feast of Our Lady of Loreto - Għajnsielem (Gozo) - T 2155 3710

Wednesday 29th


Thursday 30th

Veccja Thursday Jazz Sessions - Veccja Wine Bar - St Pauls Bay - 2100 - E veccjaonvolnet

Friday 31st

Delicata Wine Festival - Nadur (Gozo) - wwwdelicatacomClassical Ensemble - St Catherines Church - Merchant Street - Valletta - 1300 - wwwmaltaarteventscomG7 Fridays - Gianpula Fields lo Rabat - 2300 - wwwg7eventscomRomeo and Juliet 2 (and a Zombie) - MADC Club Rooms ndash St VeneraT 99449161


books

Americarsquos poet laureate nominated Natasha Trethewey author of three poetry collections and winner of the Pulitzer Prize has been named as the 19th US poet laureate

Trethewey an English and creative writing professor at Emory University in Atlanta won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her book Native Guard She also penned Beyond Katrina A Meditation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

ldquoHer poems dig beneath the surface of history ndash personal or communal from childhood or from a century ago ndash to explore the human struggles that we all face Librarian of Congress James Billington said

Tretheway has also drawn upon her own family history for her poetry including the union of her parents ndash her mother was black and her father was white In the mid-1960s that was still a crime in her native Mississippi

Her mother part of the inspiration for Native Guard was murdered in 1985 by an abusive second husband whom she had divorced Her father also a poet is a professor of literature at Hollins University

(Source Yahoo Book News)

Europe and Empire Culture Politics and Identity in Malta and the Mediterranean Henry Frendo Midsea Books

Hailed as the first Maltese in-depth study examining national and international cultural politics this book relies on Italian as well as British archival sources In addition the author also had access to American Australian Tunisian and Maltese documentation As is readily discernible from the 22 chapters this volume deals mainly ndash but by no means only ndash with Malta and the Maltese during the inter-war period in their Imperial European and Mediterranean contexts with ample references to Britain Italy Gibraltar Cyprus Australia Egypt and the Maghreb wherever there was a Maltese presence or Malta exerted a resonance for political strategic linguistic cultural economic or ethnic reasons

Paul Boffa Maltarsquos First Labour Prime MinisterDesmond Zammit Marmara SKS

Last year SKS published Paul Boffarsquos autobiography in

Maltese This time the publishing house is presenting an English version of the book with the addition of new material Following a record-breaking election victory Paul Boffa at the helm since 1928 became Labours first Prime Minister in 1947 A greatly respected leader and politician he was the driving force behind many social reforms including compulsory primary education old-age pensions the vote for women the removal of voting plurality and the legal recognition of the Maltese language The book assesses Boffarsquos role in history

Some weeks ago Midsea Books published Malta Antica I the first of three books penned by archaeologist Luigi Maria Ugolini The Italian archaeologist Luigi Maria Ugolini (1895ndash1936) visited Malta on several occasions between 1924 and 1935 to study the megalithic monuments that impressed and still impress several researchers and tourists to this day An able photographer and acute observer Ugolini gathered a large number of photographs illustrations notes and reports dedicated to the prehistoric temples and the archaeological objects found within The Italian scholarrsquos aim was to prove the Neolithic date of the megalithic temples of Malta and in so doing asserting the important role Malta had in giving birth to Mediterranean civilisation Ugolinirsquos work however was interrupted by his sudden death just before the publication of the series of volumes Malta Antica which he had planned

The main theories of the Italian archaeologist were put forth in 1934 by means of the volume Malta Origine della civiltagrave mediterranea The monograph represents a seminal part of Ugolinirsquos archaeological thought and is a necessary premise to the final publication of his precious archive

The text of Malta Origine della civiltagrave mediterranea is now being re-published together with an English translation and preceded by a comprehensive introduction that allows the reader to place Ugolinirsquos work within the context of the tormented political scenario of the time The value of Ugolinirsquos work is only now being appreciated in Europe For Malta the publication of Ugolinirsquos unfinished work will provide archaeologists heritage managers and scholars with an indispensable tool in managing the prehistoric remains some of which are inscribed on UNESCOrsquos world heritage list

Maltese must reads

News from bookland

The books page in VIDA is coordinated by the National Book Council Check out this page for information from the world of books and reading wwwktieborgmt

Rediscovering Luigi Maria Ugolini


eating amp drinking

There are many restaurants and eating establishments whose names are intriguing You want to know the story

behind the name ndash some of which are a clever play on words and some just downright daft Badass Burgers falls into the last category for me My English is too English to say it how it is meant to be said and besides I am too old to think itrsquos cool to use minor swear words Use the ones that would make your worst enemy turn in their grave ndash huge violent onomatopoeic ones or donrsquot bother I say

And itrsquos such a shame to limit the appeal of a place whose food is good with such a huge marketing blunder In fact as I was heading to the Marks and Spencers food hall in Valletta for an air conditioned treat I noticed that the road had been dug up meaning entry would be through MampSrsquo convoluted system of stairs lifts and bridges so I decided this newish venture tucked in on the end of Palace Square would benefit from my hunger pangs and laziness

Itrsquos amazing what some people can do with a small space In this diner for want of a suitable term stands a sweet U-shaped bar with stools and shelving along the walls for diners to eat at while giving a view of the Square to those seated at the front The bar offered up an array of gorgeous looking salads on the day were a chunky salmon one with interesting leaves a cheese salad as well as varieties of wraps and baguettes with out-of-the-ordinary fillings

As tempting as they were the menu board of burgers seduced me ndash the plain option was offered with a dollop of onion relish weak spot number one Then came the cheese version so I moved on to that and then The Daddy went a couple of steps further with onion rings and crispy bacon ndash when would

I stop I then spotted the Posh a burger topped with Stilton which surely would be the one But

as I turned to order (bypassing the vegetarian Greek or chicken versions) I spotted a special promotion on a rabbit and Maltese sausage burger with local rucola and crumbled ġbejniet I was sold

I was warned it would take about 20 minutes so maybe not the place to go if you have to squeeze

your choosing and lunching into an hour but it gave me chance to catch up with my previous meetingrsquos notes and do a bit of people watching

When the burger arrived I was pretty hungry which was good as it was huge I wasnt quite sure how to tackle it elegantly so after dousing the chips (which sadly were manufactured) with ketchup and pepper I opted to cut it in half and use my hands The burger itself was good though the Maltese sausage element was more evident than the rabbit and surprisingly needed salt The rucola was fresh and crisp and the cheese not as overwhelming as it could have been The base of the bun though was soggy probably from the water of the accompanying salad ndash so could have been a one off I flipped the burger over and removed the offending article and carried on with my knife and fork In hindsight this actually made it easier to eat so a sort of blessing in disguise I enjoyed the chips they were hot and crispy but I thought with such a well-made burger and pretty hefty price tag (euro13) one would expect chunky handmade chips using Maltese potatoes which are of course the best and not at all expensive

So my tip would be to go even though the name is silly the chips frozen and the salad soggy because the burgers are pretty lsquobadassrsquo

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Check your credit card statements to make sure you are being charged correctly Contact your bank immediately if you find any transactions you didnt make as soon as possible or by no later than 13 months from the debit dates Never disclose your pin number to anyone keep it in your wallet or worst still write it on the back of your card It is also risky if

you include it with your contacts on your mobile Make sure you always keep your card safe and destroy the pin upon receipt Many banks invite you to change your pin to any number of your choice Never choose a number that can be guessed with some trial and error (such as your birthday) Never disclose card account numbers over the phone unless you are certain that the person on the other side is trustworthy Unsecured e-mails may be intercepted ndash therefore disclosing your credit card number via e-mail is certainly not recommended Reputable banks and organisations do not request your personal details by e-mail Make sure you know or trust the seller and make sure you know how to contact them if your goods donrsquot turn up or something goes wrong It is worth making independent checks rather than just calling the number provided on the websiteIn shops or at the ATM donrsquot let your cards or your card details out of sight when making a transaction and always ensure that the transaction is conducted in your presence When using your card at an ATM always take ATM receipts with you and donrsquot dispose of them in the adjacent bin When

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Tumeric chiliescrisp sweet kebab spices

How does this child locator operate


only for kids

Kid-friendly recipes Soraya Galdes Liandra Borg

Karl Balzan

Sarah Camilleri

Raisa Micallef

Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan

Feel like a tasty snack or fun dessert but think cookingrsquos just too hard Let VIDA make it fun this summer with these recipes that are so easy and just as tasty Make sure you get an adult to help you when it comes to using the oven or any sharp knives and yoursquoll be chowing down on these homemade lovelies in no time

Dippy eggsYoursquoll need ham spinach cherry tomatoes eggs cheese and sliced bread for this recipe Switch the oven on to 120C Cut a large slice of ham and a few spinach leaves into strips dividing them into four ramekins Squash tomatoes in a bowl and spoon two along with their juices into each pot Break one egg into each ramekin and grate some cheese on top Place in the oven for 15-18 minutes Toast and cut bread into slices and dip

Pitta pesto pizzasYoursquoll need four mini pitta breads mozzarella pesto and ham Heat the pitas on a high grill while you slice the mozzarella Turn pitas and spread with a little pesto sauce each topping with mozzarella and sliced ham Grill for a further 3-4 minutes

Strawberry jellyYoursquoll need a sachet of gelatine strawberry or apple juice fresh strawberries and whipped cream Sprinkle gelatine into six teaspoons of boiling water and whisk Pour in 450ml juice and whisk Remove strawberry hulls and slice them into chunks putting some into six glasses Pour the juice into the glasses and place in the fridge to set for about four hours Decorate with whipped cream and extra strawberries

Chocolate marshmallow sundaeYoursquoll need two packs of instant pudding cold milk whipped cream marshmallows and a chocolate bar Beat pudding mix and two cups of milk in a bowl Stir in whipped cream marshmallows and chocolate chunks Spoon into a sealable container and freeze for around four hours

Another chance to winSend us a photo or drawing of something

you made ndash either using one of the recipes above or one of your own to be in with another chance of winning the hamper made up of Nesquik products

Send your entries together with your name

surname age and contact details (address telephone number email

address) to Kids Competition VIDA Magazine Pitkali Road

Attard ATD 2214 by no later than

Monday August 13th

Recipe GrillOvenPizzaStrawberryBakedChocolateGelatineMozzarellaEgg

Find 10 things related to cooking in the grid and send us the solution by post The correct answers will enter a draw to win the Nesquik Hamper

L K G T F A Y U N P G F HI U N R G E R E C I P E Jj Y U U I T I D S Z F S QT J Q R U L G U T Z G N CO V E N Q V L D R A T R VT Y E N I P P P S E D A EA D R B H Y H P J W O P AT C F U A E T L T Q R E EF H H R W K G Q O P T R SD O F C N R E Y X R W S FI C S X H M L D E S G K AR O H R A R A X Y G U Q FM L R G F J T E E G G F DO A N S V V I E R E N N WZ T I N Y G N D M T I B CZ E S A W L E I T C L R EA D H G K P P U G B E I RR D A F D A K B E R B C FE O X T Q I G T A Y M T WL S T R A W B E R R Y W DL F W C X A S P A T Y R GA R T W F H I R B H T R D

Sefora Borg 15 is the winner of last monthrsquos competition She

wins a hamper made up of Nesquik products

WIN

Win a hamper made up of Nesquik

products


editorial

Issue 32 - August 2012

VIDA Magazine is a monthly lifestyle magazine distributed to households in Malta and Gozo It aims to empower the people to lead a better healthier and happier life

Publisher

Focused Knowledge LtdPitkali Road Attard ATD 2214Malta Europe

Tel (+356) 2339 2403Fax (+356) 2141 9089

EditorSarah Micallefeditorvidacommt

Layout amp DesignAlexia BaldacchinoKevin Abelastudiovidacommt

AdvertisingTel (+356) 2339 2333salesvidacommt

It is understood that all material supplied by agents (printed or otherwise) to promote their products is supplied with all necessary permissions for reproduction Whilst great care and attention has been taken by the editorial team to ensure accuracy of text advertising and other published matter we disclaim all responsibility for any omissions and errors The editor and publisher do not necessarily agree with views expressed in articles adverts letters or other content appearing in this publication

Distributed by

The heat wave bringing a large portion of the Maltese populationrsquos minds and bodies to a halt throughout the last few weeks contrasts sharply to the shuddering cold last winter brought to our fair islands True to islander form complaints are rife and tempers high ndash even the most even-tempered of us will admit our penchant for treating grumbling like an Olympic sport

Despite August bringing out the worst in us at times it does in some ways also reveal the beauty of living in our corner of the Mediterranean Whereas we may dismiss a touristrsquos remark about what a paradise we live in with a retort about how hellish it is to work in the heat we love going to one of

our many beaches or delighting in the balmy summer evenings August brings Whereas we complain about the electricity short-circuiting due to a certain temperamental boiler we welcome the excuse of upping sticks to the terrace or roof for an impromptu cookout Despite grumbling about how drained of energy we are in summer we always seem to muster up the will to head out to a party or meet friends for drinks much more often than we do in winter Even though we complain about how we simply canrsquot get anything done since the children are home on their holidays we truly treasure the valuable family time that summer makes possible

The truth is that whereas we may act as if we donrsquot know how good we truly have it we secretly do so despite it being in our nature to have a good grumble why not try to assume a more relaxed outlook this month That is until the humid days of September are upon us when it becomes truly unbearablehellip oh bother

This month in VIDArsquos entertainment special yoursquoll find everything from an assessment of nightlife and entertainment trends and how they change with age tips on collecting antiques our first published short story a local artist and travel tales to our regulars focusing on pets interior design motoring and so much more besides

Enjoy the issue

Sarah Micallef

VIDA next month ndash Fashion special

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39

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24

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Updates


My thing 10







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Saintly salads 26


Street style 30




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VIDA visits 50






Competitions 63

Only for kids 64




7



letters

Arriva one year on

Dear Editor








Dear Editor





Josephine Zarb

Dear Editor



Peter Barbara

Your say

STAR LETTER










updates

























The future is now



Not for




Keeping it short








Ivan Grech



updates









Gok Wan and Sophie





column























Sticker spotting


real life


My thing



















travel





travel










travel


Nearby villages


entertainment









entertainment






Zack Vella 19





Margie Cooper 39





Mary Dowling 76






culture








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wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

















Tim A Montalto


It had been ov


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as coming

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next few moments



fiction












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And you he asked me













fiction









Condition I asked




I sighed

Details I asked







special feature


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Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


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Olimpia Cluj Na


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by David Grima




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by Charmaine Taylor











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Street Style









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2

3


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Celebs











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21







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culture
















culture















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Tel 21571025 99448738


pets



















homes












Interior Design



special feature










Fostering fact box



cinema







by Mark Camilleri

Augustat the

Movies

Brave


Film ofthe month

Total Recall




cinema

Red Lights



The Bourne Legacy








Fast Girls


The Expendables 2



events



1

54 6 7

2 3





2

3

4

1

21

3 4


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events










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calendar


Friday 3rd


Saturday 4th


Sunday 5th


Monday 6th


Tuesday 7th


Wednesday 8th


Thursday 9th


Friday 10th


Saturday 11th


Sunday 12th


Monday 13th


Tuesday 14th


Wednesday 15th
















calendar



August2012





Blood saves lives


Thursday 16th


Friday 17th


Saturday 18th


Sunday 19th


Tuesday 21st


Wednesday 22nd


Thursday 23rd


Friday 24th


Saturday 25th


Sunday 26th


Wednesday 29th


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News from bookland




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Contact Number



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WINeuro50

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T K

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only for kids


Karl Balzan

Sarah Camilleri

Raisa Micallef

Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan












Monday August 13th






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products


39

22

26

46

24

30

34

Updates


My thing 10







23


Saintly salads 26


Street style 30




42






VIDA visits 50






Competitions 63

Only for kids 64




7



letters

Arriva one year on

Dear Editor








Dear Editor





Josephine Zarb

Dear Editor



Peter Barbara

Your say

STAR LETTER










updates

























The future is now



Not for




Keeping it short








Ivan Grech



updates









Gok Wan and Sophie





column























Sticker spotting


real life


My thing



















travel





travel










travel


Nearby villages


entertainment









entertainment






Zack Vella 19





Margie Cooper 39





Mary Dowling 76






culture








culture




wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

















Tim A Montalto


It had been ov


me he w

as coming

over


next few moments



fiction












She had smiled













And you he asked me













fiction









Condition I asked




I sighed

Details I asked







special feature


photography




WIN



Samuel Meilak

Winner

Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


sports




by Claire






Birkirkara



Olimpia Cluj Na


1 Dezembro




homes











by David Grima


homes





by David Grima




eating amp drinking







Ingredients






Ingredients



eating amp drinking

Thai beef salad




Ingredients


Preparation




Ingredients



health

by Charmaine Taylor











fashion

Street Style









fashion




Label we




1

2

3


fashion


Celebs











3

21







Let the games begin






culture
















culture















murder cases
















motoring











Tel 21571025 99448738


pets



















homes












Interior Design



special feature










Fostering fact box



cinema







by Mark Camilleri

Augustat the

Movies

Brave


Film ofthe month

Total Recall




cinema

Red Lights



The Bourne Legacy








Fast Girls


The Expendables 2



events



1

54 6 7

2 3





2

3

4

1

21

3 4


entertainment















we wanted




events










One hell of a night




WIN




calendar


Friday 3rd


Saturday 4th


Sunday 5th


Monday 6th


Tuesday 7th


Wednesday 8th


Thursday 9th


Friday 10th


Saturday 11th


Sunday 12th


Monday 13th


Tuesday 14th


Wednesday 15th
















calendar



August2012





Blood saves lives


Thursday 16th


Friday 17th


Saturday 18th


Sunday 19th


Tuesday 21st


Wednesday 22nd


Thursday 23rd


Friday 24th


Saturday 25th


Sunday 26th


Wednesday 29th


Thursday 30th


Friday 31st



books















Maltese must reads

News from bookland




eating amp drinking
















space


money matters














money matters










advertorial


















w atlascommtdenplan









BOOK NOW

2339 2236




Property For Sale

Services




WIN






Winners





Meal for

two





Address

Contact Number



6 7 2 3 13 5 1 6 9 8

9 85 6 9

6 73 4 5 2

8 6 3 7 57 5 3

8

WINeuro50

voucher

WINeuro50

voucher







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worth euro35


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T K

H U SE W EE EE TE

MI PE B

EL I E A

RI D E CE B


MU C

C L O V E S U

H T M

I A I


R E DS




only for kids


Karl Balzan

Sarah Camilleri

Raisa Micallef

Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan












Monday August 13th






WIN


products


letters

Arriva one year on

Dear Editor








Dear Editor





Josephine Zarb

Dear Editor



Peter Barbara

Your say

STAR LETTER










updates

























The future is now



Not for




Keeping it short








Ivan Grech



updates









Gok Wan and Sophie





column























Sticker spotting


real life


My thing



















travel





travel










travel


Nearby villages


entertainment









entertainment






Zack Vella 19





Margie Cooper 39





Mary Dowling 76






culture








culture




wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

















Tim A Montalto


It had been ov


me he w

as coming

over


next few moments



fiction












She had smiled













And you he asked me













fiction









Condition I asked




I sighed

Details I asked







special feature


photography




WIN



Samuel Meilak

Winner

Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


sports




by Claire






Birkirkara



Olimpia Cluj Na


1 Dezembro




homes











by David Grima


homes





by David Grima




eating amp drinking







Ingredients






Ingredients



eating amp drinking

Thai beef salad




Ingredients


Preparation




Ingredients



health

by Charmaine Taylor











fashion

Street Style









fashion




Label we




1

2

3


fashion


Celebs











3

21







Let the games begin






culture
















culture















murder cases
















motoring











Tel 21571025 99448738


pets



















homes












Interior Design



special feature










Fostering fact box



cinema







by Mark Camilleri

Augustat the

Movies

Brave


Film ofthe month

Total Recall




cinema

Red Lights



The Bourne Legacy








Fast Girls


The Expendables 2



events



1

54 6 7

2 3





2

3

4

1

21

3 4


entertainment















we wanted




events










One hell of a night




WIN




calendar


Friday 3rd


Saturday 4th


Sunday 5th


Monday 6th


Tuesday 7th


Wednesday 8th


Thursday 9th


Friday 10th


Saturday 11th


Sunday 12th


Monday 13th


Tuesday 14th


Wednesday 15th
















calendar



August2012





Blood saves lives


Thursday 16th


Friday 17th


Saturday 18th


Sunday 19th


Tuesday 21st


Wednesday 22nd


Thursday 23rd


Friday 24th


Saturday 25th


Sunday 26th


Wednesday 29th


Thursday 30th


Friday 31st



books















Maltese must reads

News from bookland




eating amp drinking
















space


money matters














money matters










advertorial


















w atlascommtdenplan









BOOK NOW

2339 2236




Property For Sale

Services




WIN






Winners





Meal for

two





Address

Contact Number



6 7 2 3 13 5 1 6 9 8

9 85 6 9

6 73 4 5 2

8 6 3 7 57 5 3

8

WINeuro50

voucher

WINeuro50

voucher







WIN2 winners


worth euro35


WIN

T K

H U SE W EE EE TE

MI PE B

EL I E A

RI D E CE B


MU C

C L O V E S U

H T M

I A I


R E DS




only for kids


Karl Balzan

Sarah Camilleri

Raisa Micallef

Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan












Monday August 13th






WIN


products


updates

























The future is now



Not for




Keeping it short








Ivan Grech



updates









Gok Wan and Sophie





column























Sticker spotting


real life


My thing



















travel





travel










travel


Nearby villages


entertainment









entertainment






Zack Vella 19





Margie Cooper 39





Mary Dowling 76






culture








culture




wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

















Tim A Montalto


It had been ov


me he w

as coming

over


next few moments



fiction












She had smiled













And you he asked me













fiction









Condition I asked




I sighed

Details I asked







special feature


photography




WIN



Samuel Meilak

Winner

Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


sports




by Claire






Birkirkara



Olimpia Cluj Na


1 Dezembro




homes











by David Grima


homes





by David Grima




eating amp drinking







Ingredients






Ingredients



eating amp drinking

Thai beef salad




Ingredients


Preparation




Ingredients



health

by Charmaine Taylor











fashion

Street Style









fashion




Label we




1

2

3


fashion


Celebs











3

21







Let the games begin






culture
















culture















murder cases
















motoring











Tel 21571025 99448738


pets



















homes












Interior Design



special feature










Fostering fact box



cinema







by Mark Camilleri

Augustat the

Movies

Brave


Film ofthe month

Total Recall




cinema

Red Lights



The Bourne Legacy








Fast Girls


The Expendables 2



events



1

54 6 7

2 3





2

3

4

1

21

3 4


entertainment















we wanted




events










One hell of a night




WIN




calendar


Friday 3rd


Saturday 4th


Sunday 5th


Monday 6th


Tuesday 7th


Wednesday 8th


Thursday 9th


Friday 10th


Saturday 11th


Sunday 12th


Monday 13th


Tuesday 14th


Wednesday 15th
















calendar



August2012





Blood saves lives


Thursday 16th


Friday 17th


Saturday 18th


Sunday 19th


Tuesday 21st


Wednesday 22nd


Thursday 23rd


Friday 24th


Saturday 25th


Sunday 26th


Wednesday 29th


Thursday 30th


Friday 31st



books















Maltese must reads

News from bookland




eating amp drinking
















space


money matters














money matters










advertorial


















w atlascommtdenplan









BOOK NOW

2339 2236




Property For Sale

Services




WIN






Winners





Meal for

two





Address

Contact Number



6 7 2 3 13 5 1 6 9 8

9 85 6 9

6 73 4 5 2

8 6 3 7 57 5 3

8

WINeuro50

voucher

WINeuro50

voucher







WIN2 winners


worth euro35


WIN

T K

H U SE W EE EE TE

MI PE B

EL I E A

RI D E CE B


MU C

C L O V E S U

H T M

I A I


R E DS




only for kids


Karl Balzan

Sarah Camilleri

Raisa Micallef

Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan












Monday August 13th






WIN


products


updates









Gok Wan and Sophie





column























Sticker spotting


real life


My thing



















travel





travel










travel


Nearby villages


entertainment









entertainment






Zack Vella 19





Margie Cooper 39





Mary Dowling 76






culture








culture




wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

















Tim A Montalto


It had been ov


me he w

as coming

over


next few moments



fiction












She had smiled













And you he asked me













fiction









Condition I asked




I sighed

Details I asked







special feature


photography




WIN



Samuel Meilak

Winner

Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


sports




by Claire






Birkirkara



Olimpia Cluj Na


1 Dezembro




homes











by David Grima


homes





by David Grima




eating amp drinking







Ingredients






Ingredients



eating amp drinking

Thai beef salad




Ingredients


Preparation




Ingredients



health

by Charmaine Taylor











fashion

Street Style









fashion




Label we




1

2

3


fashion


Celebs











3

21







Let the games begin






culture
















culture















murder cases
















motoring











Tel 21571025 99448738


pets



















homes












Interior Design



special feature










Fostering fact box



cinema







by Mark Camilleri

Augustat the

Movies

Brave


Film ofthe month

Total Recall




cinema

Red Lights



The Bourne Legacy








Fast Girls


The Expendables 2



events



1

54 6 7

2 3





2

3

4

1

21

3 4


entertainment















we wanted




events










One hell of a night




WIN




calendar


Friday 3rd


Saturday 4th


Sunday 5th


Monday 6th


Tuesday 7th


Wednesday 8th


Thursday 9th


Friday 10th


Saturday 11th


Sunday 12th


Monday 13th


Tuesday 14th


Wednesday 15th
















calendar



August2012





Blood saves lives


Thursday 16th


Friday 17th


Saturday 18th


Sunday 19th


Tuesday 21st


Wednesday 22nd


Thursday 23rd


Friday 24th


Saturday 25th


Sunday 26th


Wednesday 29th


Thursday 30th


Friday 31st



books















Maltese must reads

News from bookland




eating amp drinking
















space


money matters














money matters










advertorial


















w atlascommtdenplan









BOOK NOW

2339 2236




Property For Sale

Services




WIN






Winners





Meal for

two





Address

Contact Number



6 7 2 3 13 5 1 6 9 8

9 85 6 9

6 73 4 5 2

8 6 3 7 57 5 3

8

WINeuro50

voucher

WINeuro50

voucher







WIN2 winners


worth euro35


WIN

T K

H U SE W EE EE TE

MI PE B

EL I E A

RI D E CE B


MU C

C L O V E S U

H T M

I A I


R E DS




only for kids


Karl Balzan

Sarah Camilleri

Raisa Micallef

Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan












Monday August 13th






WIN


products


column























Sticker spotting


real life


My thing



















travel





travel










travel


Nearby villages


entertainment









entertainment






Zack Vella 19





Margie Cooper 39





Mary Dowling 76






culture








culture




wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

















Tim A Montalto


It had been ov


me he w

as coming

over


next few moments



fiction












She had smiled













And you he asked me













fiction









Condition I asked




I sighed

Details I asked







special feature


photography




WIN



Samuel Meilak

Winner

Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


sports




by Claire






Birkirkara



Olimpia Cluj Na


1 Dezembro




homes











by David Grima


homes





by David Grima




eating amp drinking







Ingredients






Ingredients



eating amp drinking

Thai beef salad




Ingredients


Preparation




Ingredients



health

by Charmaine Taylor











fashion

Street Style









fashion




Label we




1

2

3


fashion


Celebs











3

21







Let the games begin






culture
















culture















murder cases
















motoring











Tel 21571025 99448738


pets



















homes












Interior Design



special feature










Fostering fact box



cinema







by Mark Camilleri

Augustat the

Movies

Brave


Film ofthe month

Total Recall




cinema

Red Lights



The Bourne Legacy








Fast Girls


The Expendables 2



events



1

54 6 7

2 3





2

3

4

1

21

3 4


entertainment















we wanted




events










One hell of a night




WIN




calendar


Friday 3rd


Saturday 4th


Sunday 5th


Monday 6th


Tuesday 7th


Wednesday 8th


Thursday 9th


Friday 10th


Saturday 11th


Sunday 12th


Monday 13th


Tuesday 14th


Wednesday 15th
















calendar



August2012





Blood saves lives


Thursday 16th


Friday 17th


Saturday 18th


Sunday 19th


Tuesday 21st


Wednesday 22nd


Thursday 23rd


Friday 24th


Saturday 25th


Sunday 26th


Wednesday 29th


Thursday 30th


Friday 31st



books















Maltese must reads

News from bookland




eating amp drinking
















space


money matters














money matters










advertorial


















w atlascommtdenplan









BOOK NOW

2339 2236




Property For Sale

Services




WIN






Winners





Meal for

two





Address

Contact Number



6 7 2 3 13 5 1 6 9 8

9 85 6 9

6 73 4 5 2

8 6 3 7 57 5 3

8

WINeuro50

voucher

WINeuro50

voucher







WIN2 winners


worth euro35


WIN

T K

H U SE W EE EE TE

MI PE B

EL I E A

RI D E CE B


MU C

C L O V E S U

H T M

I A I


R E DS




only for kids


Karl Balzan

Sarah Camilleri

Raisa Micallef

Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan












Monday August 13th






WIN


products


real life


My thing



















travel





travel










travel


Nearby villages


entertainment









entertainment






Zack Vella 19





Margie Cooper 39





Mary Dowling 76






culture








culture




wwwgeorgefenechcom


fiction

















Tim A Montalto


It had been ov


me he w

as coming

over


next few moments



fiction












She had smiled













And you he asked me













fiction









Condition I asked




I sighed

Details I asked







special feature


photography




WIN



Samuel Meilak

Winner

Runners up

Yvette Grima

Sonia Vella-Zarb


sports




by Claire






Birkirkara



Olimpia Cluj Na


1 Dezembro




homes











by David Grima


homes





by David Grima




eating amp drinking







Ingredients






Ingredients



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H T M

I A I


R E DS




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Amanda Schembri

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Monday August 13th






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C L O V E S U

H T M

I A I


R E DS




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Sarah Camilleri

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Amanda Schembri

Lucienne Balzan












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