December 2006

Not enough fish in the sea

By on December 28, 2006

We need omega-3
oils for our brains to function properly. But where will they come from?
By George Monbiot
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The more it is tested, the more compelling
the hypothesis becomes. Dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia and other neurological problems seem to be associated with a
deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids, especially in the womb. The evidence of a
link with depression, chronic fatigue [...]

Plenty more fish in the sea..?

By on December 27, 2006

We need omega-3
oils for our brains to function properly. But where will they come from?
By George Monbiot
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The more it is tested, the more compelling
the hypothesis becomes. Dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia and other neurological problems seem to be associated with a
deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids, especially in the womb. The evidence of a
link with depression, chronic fatigue [...]

The Christmas Star (December)

By on December 25, 2006

The Christmas Star
by Paul Downing
AS
you might have noticed it is almost Christmas. I thought it might be good to
reflect on that famous celestial event that has been so much reported: the
Christmas Star, which is said to have guided the Wise Men to the infant Jesus. Much
thought has been given to the possible causes of this [...]

Win a Christmas Hamper!

By on December 22, 2006

The Olive Press, in association with the advice and help company SOLVE and Orce Serrano Hams, is
offering you the chance to win a hamper packed with Spanish goodies in time for Christmas.
Orce Serrano Hams is run by Iain Macdonald (familiar to Olive Press readers with his ’Diary of
a Cave Dweller’) and [...]

Exciting New Year’s Destinations

By on December 20, 2006

The Olive Press trawls the globe to bring you the best end of year parties and holiday destination ideas to see in 2007 in style.

Pinochet Slips Through the Net

By on December 20, 2006

Lisa Tilley asks if the former dictator’s death will boost democracy in Chile and explains how Spain and Britain are involved in the Pinochet issue.

SPAIN almost had him, Britain set him free, Chile could never quite get it together and now he has finally slipped through the net for good. General Augusto Pinochet, Chile’s former [...]

The Amputee – Issue 14

By on December 20, 2006

In true festive spirit, The Olive Press has decided to give The Amputee a week off. Here, his companion The Gobbler muses on what Christmas means to him

BY the time this edition of the Olive Press hits the stands many of my relatives will be heading for temporary accommodation in your fridges. After a few [...]

Reservoir levels highest for ten years

By on December 20, 2006

Wettest autumn this century refills empty water supplies

THE wettest autumn since 1990 has refilled Spain’s reservoirs to more than 50 per cent of their total capacity.

Ex Marbella Police Chief held in car auction scam

By on December 20, 2006

Third arrest this year for del Pozo as Mercedes car raises suspicion

THE former chief of the Policia Local in Marbella has been arrested for the third time in 2006 – this time over in connection with the sale of stolen vehicles at council auction.

Construction may force Salar population to expand 600 per cent

By on December 20, 2006

Commission group owns development land, IU claims

THE population of one Granada village is set to explode after the ruling socialist PSOE party agreed a controversial change to the PGOU town expansion plan.

Couple sell home but forget bag of stolen guns

By on December 20, 2006

Buyers discover sawn off shotgun and two pistols in garage

AN absent minded Granad couple who left a bag of stolen guns in the house they had just sold have been arrested.

Alhendín Mayor in Corruption Claims

By on December 14, 2006

Mayor made “2,000 per cent profit” after land sale

THE mayor of one Granada town is facing an investigation into claims he pocketed more than 170,000 euros after rural land belonging to his family was reclassified as urban.

Spanish Living – A History of the Andaluz Matanza

By on December 14, 2006

The Olive Press and Orce Serrano Hams guide you through one of Christian Andalucía’s oldest and bloodiest village rituals: the matanza or the annual slaughter of the pig, giving a family its ham, black pudding and chorizo for the coming year.

King guilty but questions remain

By on December 14, 2006

Briton committed murder but what about Dolores Vazquez? And where is Robert Graham?

TONY KING has been jailed for 36 years for the murder of Rocio Wanninkhof in 1999. The British criminal is already serving a prison sentence of the same length for the 2003 rape and murder of a 17-year-old Spanish girl. The two jail [...]

Benalmádena grants Medals of Honour to Malaya Builders

By on December 14, 2006

Mayor defends controversial move: “We are all guilty of something.”

THE mayor of Benalmádena has caused controversy after granting the town’s highest civil honour to two constructors implicated in the Marbella corruption scandal.

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