Features
editorial columns by feature writers
WomenWorks
This new monthly column has been added especially for our female readers, with the focus being on issues and topics of interest to us. »
Fiscal Reform 2010
At present most countries in the world are deploying fiscal stimulus packages in order to re-launch the economy. Spain, contrary to world trends and the recommendations of the IMF, will implement a fiscal reform in 2010 that will overall increase tax pressure for both companies and individuals. »
Gratitude
Well my New Year’s Resolution was trashed by the 2nd of January this year......that was a record for me! My intention was to kick start the whole family into a healthy, New Year with a boost of activity by spending a week skiing in Andorra. Unfortunately... »
About The Club
In an interview in Diario Sur, Rafael Lamelas, Chairman of the Costa Tropical Hotel Association, said that Nordic visitors make a great contribution towards keeping the tourist market in the area alive during the winter months. »
Winter Olympics 2010
Since I am a mix of Danish and Canadian, it is an obvious choice to write about the upcoming Winter Olympics that happen to be hosted by my hometown of Vancouver. »
Plastic Frankenstein
Two years ago I had to discard my cured olives after I had noticed that the vinegar had dissolved the lining of the plastic jar. The idea of consuming liquefied plastic just was not very appealing. Ever since I wanted to write an article about plastic and health risks and frankly the research about... »
Caterpillar Time
Unfortunately, it’s ‘spray the land with poison’ time again and shortly after that mid to end of February & March is ‘marching caterpillar time.’ Here are a few tips on what to do in the event of either emergency presenting itself. »
Rentals and Eviction
A new law has come into force: the law 19/2009 of 23rd November regarding measures to enhance and streamline court processes for rentals and the energy efficiency of buildings. The new legislation attempts to streamline the proceedings to evict tenants who do not pay their rent. »
What’s News This New Year
During most of last year, the Seaside Gazette has given us the chance to criticise unfounded alarmism and a marketing-directed hype about this new flu and the ever-so-useless vaccine, which has been sold by the trillion to governments worldwide. »
Fight or Flight
I remember when people thought that seeing two adults, three dogs and a gas bottle all balanced on a moped was funny or a dumper truck reversing through the town with three workers hanging off the sides! What used to be funny stories are now an irritant. So why do people do that? Why do... »
