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I had to laugh at someone’s misfortune last month, well...I didn’t have to, I suppose. But I did, because it was one of those incidents. If it had happened on any other day, the people who were in attendance (and witnessing said incident) would have reacted very differently indeed; rather than how they did this time... One of my colleagues on the radio, A Girl Called Soo, is also a singer/entertainer. It was at one of these functions that things went a little hazy for Soo. You see Soo (being Soo) had finished her set, but had carried on singing well after her allotted time. And, Soo (being Soo) decided that it would be a good idea to climb
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It should be noted that Soo isn’t the tallest person in the world. In fact, she still gets half fare on the bus (or that could be just the fact that she’s a granny). Anyway, as I was saying, she isn’t the tallest person in town, but she managed to get up on the bar, raise the microphone to her mouth in readiness of belting out
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Her cries for help went unheeded as revellers just looked, laughed and pointed with shouts of: “very good!”, “Love it!” and comments of a similar nature. Nobody seemed willing to help. Now, you see, there was a very good reason for that and - as I said right at the very start of this piece - events would have evolved very differently, if it had been any other day, any other party...than Halloween!
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Fiscal help... MITGLIED EINER EIGENTUMGEMEINSCHAFT In einer Urbanisation, also einer Wohnanlage zu kaufen, bedeutet in den meisten Fällen, dass man einer Eigentümergemeinschaft angehört. Dies kommt mit Rechten und Pflichten. Diese sind in der Satzung für die Wohnanlage aufgelistet. Die Gemeinschaft ist verpflichtet, einen Verwalter zu ernennen. Der Verwalterposten wird in jeder jährlichen Hauptversammlung neu gewählt oder erneut bestätigt. Jedes Mitglied einer Gemeinschaft hat das Recht, einen anderen Verwalter zur Wahl vorzuschlagen. Eine jährliche Hauptversammlung ist vorgeschrieben. Diese findet gewöhnlich im August statt, da zu diesem Zeitpunkt die meisten (spanischen) Eigentümer anwesend sind und persönlich an der Sitzung teilnehmen können. Außerordentliche Sitzungen können vorgeschlagen werden und sind jedem Eigentümer mitzuteilen. Zusammen mit dem Einberufungsschreiben erhält jeder Eigentümer ein Formular, mit welchem das Stimmrecht auf eine andere Person übertragen werden kann, falls man selbst der Versammlung nicht beiwohnen kann. Sollten Sie bezüglich bestimmter Punkte auf der Tagesordnung ihre Stimme geltend machen wollen, nutzen Sie diese Vertretung. Beschwerden gegen getroffene Mehrheitsvereinbarungen sind im Nachhinein in einem nur sehr begrenzten Zeitraum möglich. Der Verwalter informiert alle Eigentümer schriftlich im voraus über das Versammlungsdatum und die Punkte auf der Tagesordnung. Diesem Schreiben liegen außerdem eine ausführliche Kontenaufstellung über Eingänge und Ausgänge des Vorjahres bei sowie eine Liste mit den säumigen Eigentümern und ausstehenden Beträgen. Wenn Sie einen Punkt auf der Versammlung behandelt haben möchten, teilen Sie dies dem Verwalter schriftlich im voraus mit, damit dies in der Tagesordnung aufgenommen wird.
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First of all, I would like to make a correction to my previous article about “Properties in an Urbanisation”. As a reader correctly pointed out to me, there are urbanisations which consist of solely detached properties in which there is no community of property owners. Evidently, where there is no common property (common grounds) to be shared there is no need for an administration. My intent was to give an insight on how the system of the community of owners works. My apology. This month I would like to use an enquiry of a non resident I received and my answer to the same: “Hi Andrea, When I was in X last time I put my house on the market. The point of this is to ask you to explain what it means to have fiscal residencia, as she said it would be a benefit from the point of view of the taxes on selling the house. I am wondering how it would affect my status, and bank accounts, and anything else to consider.” Answer: To become a resident in Spain has the consequence that you have to declare your woldwide assets in Spain and pay your income tax here. To qualify as a resident you will spend more than 186 days here in Spain. The capital gains tax bracket is the same for residents and non residents with the only difference being that 3% of the sales price is withheld of non residents on account of the CGT and settled afterwards in the proper declaration. Residents pay the CGT in their annual declaration.
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He’s He’s got got an an ‘ology’ ‘ology’ by DAVE BULL
With a structure as outdated as sticking kids up chimneys we, in the civilized world, persevere with a system that just doesn’t work; unless you count keeping kids quiet. I am, of course, talking about education. Many of you (if you’re from the UK and of the right vintage) may well remember the British Telecom television adverts of the nineteen eighties featuring Maureen Lipman where she waxes lyrical over her grandson who has an ‘ology’ after passing his sociology exam, but who had failed all of the other subjects. This doesn’t affect our Gran, who goes on to support him stating that he is good at sociology, and that he likes it. Apart from encouraging us to keep in touch with relatives more, what that advert did was hit the nail on the head, as far as I’m concerned, when it comes to summing up education; kids do well at what they like doing. Maybe not the biggest revelation since George Michael announced he was gay; but one that seems obvious and yet nothing changes in the education system; and hasn’t for years. Outdated
haven’t found a use for it. I learnt the periodic table, how long it
The education system here (and I’m talking pretty much about
would take a car to drive to Mars and that girls are weird (that
the civilized world) dates back to authoritarian times when Vic-
last one wasn’t on the curriculum). None of it has been any use
torians thought children should be seen and not heard; a time
to me and, although I may be making light of the subject, I am
when reading, writing and maths were essential if you wanted
absolutely serious about the fact that we waste our kids’ time in
to get anywhere in life. OK - maybe kids don’t go up chimneys
school and have been doing so for years.
anymore - and they have the chance to speak in most homes,
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more or less, whenever they want (or when they’ve finished the
Some people like working with their hands, some are artistic
slaughter of thousands on the X-Box playing Death on Duty or
and creative, while others like to work with figures or words - or
something). But those three ‘R’s’ (‘Writing, Arithmetic’ are ‘R’?)
maybe Bunsen burners. And so do kids. So why on earth do we
are still rammed into the mindset of youngsters and parents from
sap all that enthusiasm out of them the moment the walk into
the moment they can hold a pencil. And it’s wrong, very wrong.
that playground on their first day, then line them up for a ‘one
Education came about as a way to serve rapidly growing indus-
size fits all’ education? As the great Sir Ken Robinson says, kids
tries at the start of the industrial revolution. The idea was to
can be the most creative humans on the planet – and they are –
prepare children for jobs in those burgeoning industries with the
until they start school and have to toe the official (Victorian) line.
emphasis on arithmetic, languages and humanities; the same as
Before school, as toddlers, they will make a pet out of a shoe
it is today, 200 years later. Art and music play some role in edu-
box and a car from a washing basket, and love it...and then the
cation and are even considered more important than, say, drama
system kicks in and tells them that life isn’t like that and if you
and dance; which are classes that feature more on the ‘now and
really want to get anywhere put down the paintbrushes, pencils,
again’ Timetable, rather than a daily lesson as those subjects
writing tools, musical instruments, dance shoes (I could go on
at the top of the education hierarchy are. That is not to say
but I’m sure you get the gist) and start learning to be ‘intelligent’
maths and languages are not important - they are - but to some
because intelligence is measured in how many ‘A’s’ you get and
(many?) kids so are other subjects that are not popular with the
not on what your abilities are.
people in grey suits that make the rules.
Kids should be encouraged to follow and develop the dreams
When I look back at my schooling and at the subjects I enjoyed –
they have of being a professional sportsman, musician, artist - or
I did well in them. And then I look back at all those wasted ours
whatever. But instead they are waived away with shrug and a
doing things like religious studies, learning German and trying to
‘do you know how many people actually make it..?’ and that is
draw a cube (or something) on a technical drawing board. I’ve
wrong. So what if they don’t make it, they’ll spend their forma-
never used a logarithm in my life and have never had the use (so
tive years becoming better skilled and ‘intelligent’ in their speci-
far) to quote Shakespeare, nor explain to anyone why sulphur
ality whatever that may be. A footballer who doesn’t make the
burns quicker than salt. Algebra is about as useful to me as a pair
grade often ends up in a related business possibly in the media
of hair straighteners and, as for knowing what type soil Norwich
or as a fitness trainer or maybe something else loosely related
is built on and (and how many feet above sea level it is), I still
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his abilities – ones that he’s spent years developing. Why does he
that subject?
need to know the square root of a concentric circle?
Exams Just take at look at what there are now – school league tables!
Intelligence
Headmasters are scared to be different and slip down the league
It all comes down to our definition of ‘intelligence’ which, unfor-
table. Teachers are scared to not having enough passes in the
tunately, is still calculated solely academically (and pressure on
classes and kids are just scared to be wrong; because the pres-
schools to get a high percentage of their kids with decent exam
sure is on them to not make mistakes. That just destroys their
marks because that means the school is doing well). I say “No,
creativity. It is impossible to be creative without getting things
it isn’t” - It’s doing what it has to do, like most kids, to pass an
wrong. Whether that’s in the arts, in business , or in everyday life.
exam. It is not, in my opinion, doing the best by the kids that
Americans celebrate their compatriots who have gone bankrupt
are being ‘educated’ there. One example was when my son was
because they ‘gave it a go.’ In Britain if you have been bankrupt,
due to leave school in one year but had a real problem doing
people are made to feel that is something to be ashamed of. Fail-
maths – he just couldn’t. This led to meetings with the teacher
ure produces creativity and Richard Branson is the first to admit
who assumed, as many do, that he was just being difficult, but he
to many failures before getting other ideas working.
wasn’t. He really did struggle with the concept. When I asked the
The shame of it is, because of the system in place, if a child wants
maths teacher if he could remove a motorcycle engine on his own
to grow to be a scientist, a teacher, a mathematician and the like,
and replace it he said he couldn’t. I told him that my son could,
they will be encouraged every step of the way. But a child wanting
and had learnt to do it almost on his own - does that mean he is
to become a ballerina, a musician or make a life in one the sports,
not intelligent? Or was he just not very good at a particular sub-
will generally have their dream pushed into the background, at
ject - like the teacher wasn’t very good at mechanics? So anyway,
least, in favour of getting the ‘right’ qualifications.
because the system says he had to, he spent three, one and a
Before anyone says that kids don’t know what they want to do
half an hour lessons, per week learning and retaining absolutely
and, therefore, need to do the basics at school, I’d like to counter
nothing.
that argument by saying that if they hadn’t had all their creativity
Just think back to how many kids you knew at school who were
sucked out of them during those formative years, in an effort to
not very good at anything academic - but could run like the wind
make them fit the system, they would (more than likely) have
on sports day or another who could fly
a damn good idea about what they
through the maths homework before
like and enjoy doing and therefore be
break but ‘forget’ the kit for sports. It’s
relatively skilled at it and how they see
what makes us interesting and human.
their future. Anyway, how many of you
We’re different and treating kids as a
are now doing the same job as you did
‘group’ rather than individuals, with
when you left school? Not many, I would
their own minds, is a mistake that has
wager. We change, we grow and we
been going on for years. We make them
develop; and we should allow children
follow those rules for a full twelve years
to do that in a place that is necessary,
of compulsory education – just imagine
but not by definition, restrictive to their
how good could they be at something
abilities.
they enjoy doing if they had that many
And as Sir Ken states: To measure a
years of training at it.
child’s ‘intelligence’ by sitting them in a
I don’t blame the teachers either, well
sports hall under pressure and against
not all of them anyway, but many are happy to follow the ed-
the clock is about as fair as asking the overweight accountants
ucation system without questioning whether it actually works,
son to run 100 metres in the same time as the school champ.
when we all know from personal experience and people in certain
As Maureen so rightly encouraged her grandson all those years
classes who actually slowed the learning down for others, that it
ago; every kid has their ‘ology’ it’s just that they need to discover
just doesn’t.
it and, more importantly, be allowed to.
Kids are graded in school by age (and still by sex in some places)
Kids should grow naturally and be nurtured into doing what
and not on ability. So, cram 30 kids into a class of varying ability
really interests them – whatever that may be - and whether or
and teach them the same things - from day one. How can that
we, as parents, like it or not. We all know examples of people at
work when everyone has differing levels of abilities, let alone
our school with tremendous artistic ability or musical talent, or
interests? Why can’t it be that all those kids who are very good
someone who really liked doing sums, but what do they get to do?
at, say, art can be in the same class at the same time creating a
They get to do the thing that they are really good at and interest-
much more vibrant and productive atmosphere? The same with
ed in no more often than any other subject that must be studied
all subjects, Maths could have the geniuses of the younger years
and learnt in the classroom. That is exactly where this antiquated
working alongside older brain boxes and even sports could be
and out dated system is so badly in need of reform. It’s not all
spread across the ages with people with real ability being able to
about ‘R’s’ or getting ‘A’s’ it’s about freeing the minds of young
fit in with different age groups. It’s not as mad as it sounds and if
people to have the space and resources to become the very best
you think about it, it’s got to be a whole lot saner than forcing a
they can and fulfil their potential – whatever form it takes.
load of kids to learn a load of stuff that they will never, ever have
After all it is their life.
the need for. Can you imagine just how productive classrooms would be with all the kids in that class actually wanting to learn
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OMG! Where did that come from? This
buyers. I have clients booked for viewing
year has flown by and 2014 is looming
over the Christmas and New Year period
fast.
(they may have to entertain themselves on New Year’s Day, mind, as I may need
People ask me if it is quiet in the Real
to recover from the night before!).
Estate industry going into December and when is the best month to buy or sell?
So, for those of you thinking of selling
Well, in all honesty, we are in an Inter-
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the year, there is no “best time”. Please
when, if you had a property to sell, it went
remember that photographs are impor-
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tant, so get them done at the right time
a local person, wanting to move up or
of day - with the sun shining -and please
down the property ladder, was your only
don’t include ones of your Christmas
audience; and with Christmas around the
decorations! There is nothing worse than
corner, it was pretty much a given that
seeing a Christmas tree in a photograph
trade would be none existent until mid-
in the July heat (it’s a dead giveaway that
January.
it’s been on the market for a while). Get
Here in Spain we attract a variety of
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nationalities that come to Spain over the
sary and don’t forget the mulled wine
festive season to search for a property. In
and chocolates for your visitors – they’re
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Sail Away Sue Sharpe
Sue Sharpe continues recounting her journey back to the UK in March 2013:
I always sleep well when I’m on a boat. Maybe it’s the
I’d totally forgotten about the coffee (in all the excitement) and
sea air or maybe the gentle, rocking motion of the vessel
found Phil - with a cup of coffee waiting for me - in the café/seat-
or maybe it’s the amount of gin I have consumed – or a
ing area at the front of the ship on deck 7, which has great views
combination of all three – I’m not sure. What I am sure
of the sea . El Cafe Du Festival, which is located here, was not in
about is that I always wake up feeling refreshed and relaxed – and in desperate need of coffee. I set off from our cabin to fetch two cups of our morning pick-me-up and expected the view out to sea to be (as is usual), well, sea – a whole lot of nothing except water as far as the eye can see. I was a little perturbed to see land, not just to port, but also to starboard. It transpired that we were cruising up past Cap Finistère – the edge of the Brittany
use on this voyage - probably because the ship wasn’t full as it was still low season – but La Belle Angele Self Service Restaurant was. As the name suggests, it provides meals throughout the day on a cafeteria style, self-service basis; everything from breakfast cereals to hot, three course meals. Hot drinks are available via a vending machine. If you want table service, Le Flora Restaurant to the rear of the ship, offers a great value buffet plus main course, cheeses and desserts, or a four course à la carte menu – it is advisable to make a reservation as it can get busy.
coast. Many of the crew were taking photos of the headland and of one village in particular – Crozon – their home
Le Grand Pavois, on deck 8, is the main lounge bar on the ship.
town. As I joined them in taking snap-shots, one crew
It also serves freshly ground coffee, which we prefer to that from
member told me that we had taken this route as it would
the vending machine, even though this does involve a very cau-
save fuel and ensure a smoother journey.
tious trip back down the stairs to the viewing area. After I had finished my coffee, I left Phil to read a book and went to see how
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the canine passengers were getting on. It is not something that I
from my bag and nestled into my chair.
would contemplate doing with Alan, our greyhound, as he’s just too timid. We prefer to let him have his break from us in the local
I finished the book just as we were approaching Portsmouth
kennels. But for those who do like to take Fido with them, both
Harbour, some hours later. We went to our cabin and collected
the Pont Aven and Cap Finistère ferries that operate between the
our belongings – the crew like to make a start on cabin clean-
UK (Plymouth & Portsmouth) and Spain (Bilbao & Santander)
ing before docking – and made our way to the car deck. While
provide kennel facilities for those travelling with dogs. The Cap
we were waiting for the ship to complete its docking procedure
Finistère even has a number of pet friendly cabins available if you
we got talking to a delightful Spanish couple from Seville. They
book early enough. The kennels are located on deck 10 on the
were heading to Holyhead; the husband was due to start work
Pont Aven and there is an exercise area – they are not, however,
as a chef in a hotel where his wife would work as a waitress – we
permitted on the heli-deck or any internal part of the ship and
wished them all the luck in the world with their new adventure.
muzzles are now compulsory on all crossings.
Eventually the vehicles started to disembark, with the same
On my way back to deck 7, I stopped off in La Boutique - or as I
skilful, choreographed precision as during the embarkation, into a
like to call it, the duty free shop – on deck 8. It has a wide range
dark, rain sodden evening in Portsmouth. Thankfully the queues
of spirits, wines, tobacco, perfumes & cosmetics, leather goods,
at passport control/customs moved quite quickly and we were
confectionery, souvenirs, newspapers, cameras, sunglasses and
soon joining the A3 and heading towards Haslemere where our
jewellery. I cheekily used the sample of Miss Dior – my favourite
dear friends were waiting for us with home-cooked food and (of
scent that I can no longer justify the cost to buy – before buying
course) a very large gin & tonic!
some cigarettes at a price that is actually cheaper than in Spain (I pay €43 for 200 in my village – ship price €33 – worth remembering!)
Disclaimer: This article was originally posted on my blog: www. hiddenspain.info/wordpress. The content of my blog are the views and observations of the writer and may differ from those of
Eventually I returned, coffees balancing precariously in my
the reader. The writer of this blog is not a travel writer and does
hands, to our ‘pitch’ for the rest of the journey. One of the things
not pretend to be one. The writer takes no responsibility for your
that I like most about travelling by sea is the time that you get
lack of sense of humour.
to just sit and relax, read a book, watch the sea and watch the other passengers (!). The crossing to Portsmouth takes 24 hours
About the author - Sue Sharpe lives in the wilds of Extrema-
(slightly less to Plymouth) – plenty of time to get your nose
dura which – let’s face it - is probably the best place for her. She
stuck into a good novel. I noticed just how far technology has
(and her partner) grow their own food; keep chickens and other
advanced, as I glanced around the seating area; people with all
sorts of hippy stuff. She is occasionally allowed out in public to
manner of laptops and i-thingies. I did quietly laugh to myself as
write for travel guides and maintains her own blog about her life
I saw many of my fellow passengers with their e-books; some
& experiences at www.hiddenspain.info/wordpress. Should you
were holding them in their hands, others had proper looking
ever encounter her while she is on assignment, approach with
mounts or stands so that they could rest the device on the table
caution and preferably with a gin & tonic or chocolate!
in front of them and a few who were improvising with coffee
Photos & text © Sue Sharpe 2013
cups, cameras, drinks cans, handbags – all manner of items. I took my paperback copy of The Sacred Sword by Scott Mariani
“One of the things that I like most about travelling by sea is the time that you get to just sit and relax, read a book, watch the sea and watch the other passengers “
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When I asked a couple of customers just what they Dear Cathy, Since moving to Spain my husband has decided that he is going to enjoy HIS retirement and sit around do nothing (apart from drink beer, play golf, sleep and break wind) and when I ask for help all I get is the response that he has worked all his life and now is his time to rest. I’m so angry with him as I have worked all my life and looked forward to my retirement in Spain too but it has turned into a nightmare. Do you think I should up sticks and go back to England where I can enjoy my retirement alone and leave him to his beer drinking pals until the money runs out? And do you think it would be the wrong thing to do if I kicked him in the privates just before getting on the plane? Debbie. Torrevieja Dear Debbie, You poor poor girl, what was this man like when you lived in England? If he was the same then you should have seen this coming. But perhaps he wasn’t and all of this is a big surprise to you? I suggest you talk to him (when he is sober) and share your feelings and the hopes you had for a shared retirement. I also think we should have a little chat so contact me through the magazine email and put ‘Cathy’ in the subject line and they will pass your contact details on to me. Be strong and remember it’s your life Debbie! Kisses, Cathy Dear Cathy, My wife doesn’t know I’m writing this but I really need a quick word and some advice on how to put her straight. You see we came to Spain to retire a few years ago and since then all she has done is complain! I’ve worked hard all my life (I know she had a full time job too, but it was sitting down all day) and think I’ve earned a rest but all she does is complain that I haven’t helped her clear up or walk the dog or something. I’ve offered to get a cleaner in to help her but she just went mad!? And the last thing I want to do after a day’s golf is to come home and have to do the washing up or something but she can’t see it. I’m sure a few wise words from you would make her see the light Cathy? Thanks in anticipation, Derek. Torrevieja. Dear Derek, Call me. Now. Cathy.
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ARE YOU SOCIALLY NETWORKING? The end for the traditional ‘Business Group’? by Dave Bull
GM PROMOTIONS HITS THE MARK ON NETWORKING With Lights, Camera and Promotion! October’s first Business Networking Cocktail Party was a huge success at connecting new faces to put new business in to place here on the Costas. Positive Networking was the theme for the cocktail event at Fairway’s Chill-Out
Things have changed a lot in a short
azine on Facebook for a number of years
space of time with regards to how modern
now and what it means for us is, along
businesses operate and work with others
with our editor’s account, we can reach
(network) to help promote and share
almost 9,000 people more or less imme-
business leads. It wasn’t that long ago
diately. When you discover that you can
that I was vice-president of a small busi-
also target your audience down to their
ness group in Torrevieja, which as far as
preferences -such as music, location, in-
I know is still running, where every week
terests etc., it’s easy to see the poten-
the same people would sit down and have
tial to reach customers, or just anyone
a chat and then a cup of tea and then chat
that you wish to pass information on to,
some more. My point is that most people
whether that’s individuals or groups and
in business (and especially in Spain with
societies.
Bar & Restaurant with profitable pina coladas, business B52’s and motivating
our weather) who are looking to not only promote and grow their business but to
Suddenly the thought of sitting around
mojitos! The night proved to be very beneficial to many local and corporate business people looking forward to extending their relationship marketing
also cut down on time spent where they
looking at the same faces every week,
are just not earning anything.
spending half the day achieving it, at a
and expanding their business networks to create more opportunities to im-
thinking businesses save
prove business and boost the economy. As the cocktails and business chat flowed The Photo Lounge Espana added extra flashes to the evening as the businesses mixed and mingled in the photo booth to capture on camera the fun of the evening.
These days, the modern time by NOT going to meetings, (when I used to go I would literally write off the whole morning) which take up unprofita-
These days, the modern thinking businesses save time by NOT going to
ble time and expense in
meetings
travelling; just to see the
more traditional type of business
group
–
that
there are still plenty of – does not seem so appealing any more - from a business point of view at least. If it’s just a social exercise to get out and about
same faces each week. Nowadays, any-
and meet people, well that’s great – but
The Photo Lounge Espana as a new business here on the Costa’s certainly
thing such as a different location, themed
it doesn’t pay the bills and when a busi-
did what they promised to do and that is add a zing to any event bringing fun
days (music) or just an occasional meet
ness can reach thousands of people from
up work much better;
with fresh faces
its own area in a fraction of the time by
and different business types attending,
putting a decent advert or announcement
keeping more people interested for longer.
(these should be done as professionally
and photo flashes which captured the essence of the evening! That was making networking fun in a relaxed atmos-
as possible but we’ll cover that another However, along with the odd meeting with
day) on their wall on Facebook that surely
like-minded
modern
leaves a lot more time to socialise doesn’t
businesses are making the most of some
it? And reach even more people with
The general consensus is that the future is looking brighter and very positive here on the Costas. The event was such a success the next event
very useful tools that will cost them noth-
some smart thinking about what message
ing (except a little time each day) and will
you want or need to get across.
more people. I’m talking about Facebook
The other of the big two social networking
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Facebook is the place where everyone is. Therefore a business needs to be there, not to sell but to build relationships and provide information. Business pages are ok but there needs to be a human side because people are not really on
Facebook, Twitter is more of a conversa-
larger and more varied attendance. This
tional tool covering breaking news, gossip
way the time spent on travelling and the
and interaction (at times) with celebrities
like is reduced but businesses still can
and sports stars. The idea (from a busi-
get together and actually talk face to face
ness point of view) is to build up a fol-
which is very important, of course. Rath-
lowing that will see your ‘Tweet’ each time
er than spending four mornings or after-
you send one. Unlike Facebook the amount
noons
of people that follow you is not restricted
same people -whose businesses are well
(Facebook = 5,000), so with some good
known to all attending - doesn’t it make
(and well written) Tweets you can soon
more sense to spend time wisely, espe-
start building a following.
cially (as we said before) living in a place
a month in the company of the
Facebook to buy stuff. It can be used though to lead people to where you want them to be and to create more belief in your product or service, in Spanish ‘fidelizar al cliente’. Graham Hunt, Valencia Facebook is a brilliant tool, where can you access thousands of people in your area
like this?
within 10 minutes! The constant
to you. Some find it fun to send messages
Some superb business groups exist that
sleep allows the freedom to ac-
that their heroes may well see. Of course
combine all of these elements, and I know
it can work the other way round and
plenty of them who are benefitting from
24 hour marketing while you
Whether it’s for business or pleasure is up
you could end up ‘chatting’
meeting up with peo-
with someone, only to get
ple they have heard
blocked by them when they
about via the social
don’t agree with you (Alan
networks on the in-
Sugar v Me...) but it’s also
ternet. It works very
interesting to see what are
well for a lot of busi-
the current ‘hot topics’ or
nesses
what’s ‘Trending’ at any par-
frankly,
ticular time of day. Also by
look at me across a
searching you can discover
table first thing in the morning and
and,
quite
having
to
tively promote and alter strategy in an instant. But uniquely for free! Dave Rave, Torrevieja. Facebook for me is an amazing tool as it is a bit like Carlsberg, it reaches the Places other media just can’t reach.... There are buying sites and selling sites which makes it soooooooooooooo easy for me to source new Furniture, also having my own page enables
virtually any subject that has discussions
trying to be serious is not the ideal recipe
or information covering it.
for a business meeting now is it?
people to see inside the shop
Again, as with Facebook, it is important
If you’ve not tried the social networks,
Cathy Reynolds, San Miguel.
with Twitter to send out quality informa-
have a go and come and say hello! People
tion not just quantity and anyone who has
are a friendly bunch mostly!
been to a business group meeting will rewho doesn’t know when to stop talking –
Join over 8,000 others and follow us on
so it’s advisable not to do the same over
Twitter: @Allabroadmag & 20,000 others who follow @davejbull
I’m not saying that people shouldn’t get out and meet in a business environment, but these days more and more modern-thinking businesses combine the tools available - such as Twitter and Facebook - with a better quality get together. These
I have used Facebook for many years. I find it an excellent, fast way to get timely messages out
member that there is always one person
the internet.
and order what they like....xx
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to a targeted group of followers. They know what to expect and are open to the offers and messages. Take up rates have been high and opening rates even higher. I have found it 100% more successful than twitter. from Steve Hall of www.thisisspain.info
are less frequent in occurrence but with a
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HOW TO MANAGE AND PREVENT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Blood pressure is a measure of the tension or resistance to blood flow in arteries. And high blood pressure or hypertension occurs when this tension or resistance becomes higher than the normal average. Our blood pressure (BP) varies widely throughout the day depending on our physiological state. If you are engaged in physical work or become emotionally excited, your blood pressure will increase. On the contrary, when we lose a lot of fluid either through excessive sweating or vomiting, blood pressure tends to decrease in value. The normal human blood pressure is a range value of 110-130/70-80. And the sphygmomanometer is the device used to measure blood pressure.
The top or systolic reading is normally a higher value than the bottom or diastolic reading. The top reading tends to fluctuate more widely than the bottom reading. Our emotions have a powerful effect on our blood pressure. When we are excited, angry or worked-up, our BP, especially the top reading increases in value, and when we become relaxed it settles down. Blood pressure also tends to increase as we age.
ies when the heart contracts or beats. And the bottom reading indicates the pressure of arteries in a relaxed state when the heart is resting. Doctors consider the bottom or diastolic reading as the true gauge of blood pressure. High blood pressure is usually diagnosed when BP readings are consistently above 140/90 mmHg. However, not long ago higher blood pressure readings were accepted as normal. Some cardiologists still accept higher readings as normal for older patients. High blood pressure will arise when there is injury to the walls of arteries due to a number of factors. The heart also has a complex relationship with the brain, nervous system and hormonal system. In my experience with diagnostic scans, the commonest affliction of the arteries is atherosclerosis – which is the hardening and narrowing of arteries. When arteries become narrow, there is resistance to blood flow, and this eventually causes high blood pressure.
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Cholesterol has been blamed for triggering atherosclerosis; however current research now recognises that atherosclerosis is initiated by an injury to the walls of arteries most likely due to toxins or contaminants. Atherosclerosis can occur in any artery of the body, but most commonly occur in the large arteries of the head and neck, as well as those of the brain, adrenal glands and heart. Research has shown that a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids is highly effective for preventing and treating artherosclerosis. Rich sources of Omega-3 include oily fish such as mackerel, herring, salmon, trout, sardines and fresh tuna. Other good sources are flaxseeds and walnuts. High blood pressure is also caused by factors that affect blood volume. Blood volume is tightly controlled through a complex mechanism involving the kidneys and adrenal glands.
Blood returns to the right side of the heart and flows back into the lungs where it is oxygenated once again. The top or systolic BP reading indicates the pressure in arter-
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