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McLaren Automotive will use its Paris Motor Show appearance tomorrow to preview its next generation ultimate supercar – the P1 – which takes much of its technological and spiritual inspiration from the company’s Racing Division, writes Stan Szecowka.

September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Local News
Gulf Weekly New lease of life for  abandoned animals

New lease of life for abandoned animals

It is business as usual for the kingdom’s leading animal charity, writes Charlie Holding and May Al Mousawi … finding loving homes for abandoned pets. The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) may still be settling into its new, state-of-the-art facility in Askar, but the task of re-homing remains its number one priority. The first animal to be rescued, checked over and placed with a new family since the move came in the shape of a one-year-old fluffy, white moggy called Angel.

September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Techtronic Specials
Gulf Weekly It’s all to play for in Tokyo

It’s all to play for in Tokyo

In the lead up to the festive rush for the coolest new gadgets, Sony is set to launch an updated version of the PlayStation 3.

September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Business Weekly
Gulf Weekly All about donating time

All about donating time

Three aspiring young entrepreneurs spent 54 hours battling, building and planning their business ideas at Batelco’s first ‘Startup Weekend’ and now their winning idea is already on the way to making the world a better place.

September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Travel Weekly
Gulf Weekly Chance to lord it up!

Chance to lord it up!

TWO spectacular historic properties in Ireland – Luttrellstown Castle and Ballyfin Castle – are offering Middle East visitors a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live like a lord with ultra-lavish holiday packages, priced from around BD5,500 per person for five nights.


September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly The importance of footwork

The importance of footwork

In my experience, footwork is one of the most overlooked aspects of the golf swing. Incorrect footwork is very common and can cause a loss of power and inconsistent contact, writes Matt Chalmers.


September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Vettel closes gap

Vettel closes gap

Sebastian Vettel displayed all the guts and determination of a world champion to haul himself back into the Formula One title race with a Singapore victory that sets up a mouth-watering finale to the season.


September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Packed full of surprises

Packed full of surprises

Out with the old and in with the new, so the saying goes, and I’m always excited to meet the new kid on the block.

September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Soul food on the menu

Soul food on the menu

In a desert taken over by a jungle of concrete, the flavour of nostalgia and soul provided at the Saffron restaurant allowed me to experience the real Bahrain in the days before skyscrapers.


September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Lavish living for tenants

Lavish living for tenants

A spacious three-bedroom apartment is available to rent at a highly-competitive price in the luxurious Zawia residential towers in Amwaj.


September 26 - October 2, 2012
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Big bark, little bite

Big bark, little bite

It’s not surprising that with the US presidential election around the corner a comedy about American politics gets released to capitalise on and ridicule the election process at the same time.


September 26 - October 2, 2012
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Judges finalised as new Idol season auditions scheduled

Judges finalised as new Idol season auditions scheduled

After weeks of rampant rumours, the Fox network has finally confirmed the list of celebrities to join the upcoming American Idol season 12 judging panel.


September 26 - October 2, 2012
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