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It is a lovely sunny day but with a nip in the air here in La Nucia. The definition on the mountain is wonderful and the blue sky really sharpens its definition. I am just getting over Liverpool´s defeat last night at the hands of Arsenal. They were not outclassed although Arsenal´s possession at the start of the second half was astonishing. Chelsea faltered at the hands of Everton and Villa and Man United managed a draw. Spurs and Birmingham, like Liverpool, dropped points and all this puts Manchester City in the driving seat for the 4th spot. Well done, Everton. However, the season is far from over. I´ve received a poem from Ian K with a large grain of truth in it. I leave you to decide whether or not I agree with all the sentiments!
England my England
Goodbye to my England , So long my old friend
Your days are numbered, being brought to an end
To be Scottish, Irish or Welsh that's fine
But don't say you're English, that's way out of line.
The French and the Germans may call themselves such
So may Norwegians, the Swedes and the Dutch
You can say you are Russian or maybe a Dane
But don't say you're English ever again.
At Broadcasting House the word is taboo
In Brussels it's scrapped, in Parliament too
Even schools are affected. Staff do as they're told
They must not teach children about England of old.
Writers like Shakespeare, Milton and Shaw
The pupils don't learn about them anymore
How about Agincourt, Hastings , Arnhem or Mons ?
When England lost hosts of her very brave sons.
We are not Europeans, how can we be?
Europe is miles away, over the sea
We're the English from England , let's all be proud
Stand up and be counted - Shout it out loud!
Let's tell our Government and Brussels too
We're proud of our heritage and the Red, White and Blue
Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack
Let the world know - WE WANT OUR ENGLAND BACK !!!!
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Beckham´s Law
It is perhaps not surprising that Spain, a long-standing favourite for expats, remains the most popular destination for Brits moving overseas. It has a warm climate, is easy to get to thanks to low budget airlines – and it already has a large expatriate congregation which can in itself be an appeal to many.
It has many tax benefits for retirees and workers.
One of the most aired tax breaks is for foreign workers who can benefit from a law which has been dubbed the Beckham Law. It has been nicknamed after the England and former Real Madrid star because he was able to take advantage of the new law when he transferred from Manchester United to the Spanish footballing giant.
The law – designed to attract foreign workers – stipulated that a new resident could elect to become a non-resident for tax purposes for the first five years, saving themselves around 25 per cent in tax. Not such a bad perk – and although it was aimed at multi-millionaires such as Beckham, it applies across the board so workers moving to Spain can take advantage of the tax loophole. Source
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I have just read one of the saddest things I have read in a long while....
Lita Broadhurst, 48, threw herself off a fourth floor balcony on Friday morning after leaving an apparent suicide note for her teenage children on her Facebook homepage.
The expat English teacher, who lived in Garrucha near Almeria on Spain´s southern coast, blamed a British associate as the source of her misery.
She jumped to her death hours before she was due to give evidence against a former associate who was appearing in a local court accused of assaulting her.
In her final message, entitled “Last Words”, she gave details of the abuse she claimed to have endured at his hands and said: “I write this in the hope that (HE) will be seen for what he is and prevented from hurting any other person who falls into his hands.”
She went on: “I am not easily beaten, but this time I can see no way out of the black hole: too often have I had to beg for help from those who love me. I am alone this time and no longer able to find the way out. I have no more than despair and fatigue within me now.” Story
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Word of the Day
el ocio oh'-syo (noun)
free time, spare timeleisure, idleness, pastime
EXAMPLES
En sus ratos de ocio se dedica a pintar. - She spends her free time painting.
La playa te ofrece un sinfin de oportunidades de ocio. - The beach offers a multitude of leisure opportunities.
For more information and examples, visit the SpanishDict.com entry for el ocio.
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The sales person as part of the service: The product sales person can never be part of his or her product. The product has its own dimensions and specifications which are self contained and unique. But a sales person selling a service is often part of the ‘package’ – especially if it is you, selling your own service. Source
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February 11th: Musical Happenings
1958, Liverpool singer Michael Holliday was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Story Of My Life.' The song gave writers Bacharach and David their first UK No.1 hit.
1964, The Beatles made their live concert debut in the US at the Washington Coliseum.
1969, The Monkees set a new record when their second album, 'More Of The Monkees' jumped from No.122 to the top of the US chart.
1978, The Brotherhood Of Man were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Figaro' Song written by my friend Tony Hiller.
1985, The Police won Outstanding Contribution to British music at the fourth annual Brit Awards held in London. Other winners included Prince for best International Act and Best Soundtrack for Purple Rain, British Single was Frankie Goes To Hollywood ‘Relax’, British Video was Duran Duran for ‘Wild Boys’, British Comedy Recording Neil ‘Hole In My Shoe’, British Album went to Sade for ‘Diamond Life’, British Male Solo Artist was won by Paul Young, British Female Solo Artist, Alison Moyet and Best British Group went to Wham!
1989, New Order scored their first UK No.1 album with 'Technique.'
1989, Paula Abdul started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Straight Up', a No.3 hit in the UK.
1998, the hand-written lyrics to ‘Candle in the Wind’ by Bernie Taupin were auctioned off at Christie's in LA for £278,512.
2001, Dido started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'No Angel.'
2003, the British Phonographic Industry reported its biggest sales decline in decades, with the biggest slump in a single year since the birth of the CD market in the early 1980s. Piracy, illegal duplication and distribution by international criminals of CD's were all blamed for the decrease.
2006, Il Divo went to No.1 on the US album chart with their second album ’Ancora.’
2007, Mika went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his debut album 'Life In Cartoon Motion.'
2008, Heather Mills and Sir Paul McCartney appeared at the High Court in London for a hearing to reach a financial settlement for their divorce. The hearing in the Family Division, which was taking place in private, was expected to last five days. The couple, who had a four-year-old daughter, Beatrice, announced the end of their four-year marriage in 2006.
2008, Jack Johnson started a five-week run at No.1 on the Australian album chart with ‘Sleep Through The Static.’
2009, Ronettes singer Estelle Bennett died at her home in Englewood, N.J. She was 67.
February 11th: Born on this day
1935,, Gene Vincent, (born Eugene Craddock), US rock ‘n’ roll singer with His Blue Caps
1939, Gerry Goffin, songwriter of over 20 US hits with Carol King, including The Shirelles 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow', The Drifters 'Up On The Roof', The Chiffons, 'One Fine Day', Herman's Hermits, 'I'm Into Something Good'.
1940, Bobby 'Boris' Pickett,
1941, Sergio Mendes, Brazilian singer
1946, Ray Lake, The Real Thing, (1976 UK No.1 single 'You To Me Are Everything').
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It is a lovely sunny day but with a nip in the air here in La Nucia. The definition on the mountain is wonderful and the blue sky really sharpens its definition. I am just getting over Liverpool´s defeat last night at the hands of Arsenal. They were not outclassed although Arsenal´s possession at the start of the second half was astonishing. Chelsea faltered at the hands of Everton and Villa and Man United managed a draw. Spurs and Birmingham, like Liverpool, dropped points and all this puts Manchester City in the driving seat for the 4th spot. Well done, Everton. However, the season is far from over. I´ve received a poem from Ian K with a large grain of truth in it. I leave you to decide whether or not I agree with all the sentiments!England my England
Goodbye to my England , So long my old friend
Your days are numbered, being brought to an end
To be Scottish, Irish or Welsh that's fine
But don't say you're English, that's way out of line.
The French and the Germans may call themselves such
So may Norwegians, the Swedes and the Dutch
You can say you are Russian or maybe a Dane
But don't say you're English ever again.
At Broadcasting House the word is taboo
In Brussels it's scrapped, in Parliament too
Even schools are affected. Staff do as they're told
They must not teach children about England of old.
Writers like Shakespeare, Milton and Shaw
The pupils don't learn about them anymore
How about Agincourt, Hastings , Arnhem or Mons ?
When England lost hosts of her very brave sons.
We are not Europeans, how can we be?
Europe is miles away, over the sea
We're the English from England , let's all be proud
Stand up and be counted - Shout it out loud!
Let's tell our Government and Brussels too
We're proud of our heritage and the Red, White and Blue
Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack
Let the world know - WE WANT OUR ENGLAND BACK !!!!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beckham´s Law
It is perhaps not surprising that Spain, a long-standing favourite for expats, remains the most popular destination for Brits moving overseas. It has a warm climate, is easy to get to thanks to low budget airlines – and it already has a large expatriate congregation which can in itself be an appeal to many.
It has many tax benefits for retirees and workers.
One of the most aired tax breaks is for foreign workers who can benefit from a law which has been dubbed the Beckham Law. It has been nicknamed after the England and former Real Madrid star because he was able to take advantage of the new law when he transferred from Manchester United to the Spanish footballing giant.
The law – designed to attract foreign workers – stipulated that a new resident could elect to become a non-resident for tax purposes for the first five years, saving themselves around 25 per cent in tax. Not such a bad perk – and although it was aimed at multi-millionaires such as Beckham, it applies across the board so workers moving to Spain can take advantage of the tax loophole. Source
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I have just read one of the saddest things I have read in a long while....
Lita Broadhurst, 48, threw herself off a fourth floor balcony on Friday morning after leaving an apparent suicide note for her teenage children on her Facebook homepage.
The expat English teacher, who lived in Garrucha near Almeria on Spain´s southern coast, blamed a British associate as the source of her misery.
She jumped to her death hours before she was due to give evidence against a former associate who was appearing in a local court accused of assaulting her.
In her final message, entitled “Last Words”, she gave details of the abuse she claimed to have endured at his hands and said: “I write this in the hope that (HE) will be seen for what he is and prevented from hurting any other person who falls into his hands.”
She went on: “I am not easily beaten, but this time I can see no way out of the black hole: too often have I had to beg for help from those who love me. I am alone this time and no longer able to find the way out. I have no more than despair and fatigue within me now.” Story
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Word of the Dayel ocio oh'-syo (noun)
free time, spare timeleisure, idleness, pastime
EXAMPLES
En sus ratos de ocio se dedica a pintar. - She spends her free time painting.
La playa te ofrece un sinfin de oportunidades de ocio. - The beach offers a multitude of leisure opportunities.
For more information and examples, visit the SpanishDict.com entry for el ocio.
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The sales person as part of the service: The product sales person can never be part of his or her product. The product has its own dimensions and specifications which are self contained and unique. But a sales person selling a service is often part of the ‘package’ – especially if it is you, selling your own service. Source
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February 11th: Musical Happenings1958, Liverpool singer Michael Holliday was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'The Story Of My Life.' The song gave writers Bacharach and David their first UK No.1 hit.
1964, The Beatles made their live concert debut in the US at the Washington Coliseum.
1969, The Monkees set a new record when their second album, 'More Of The Monkees' jumped from No.122 to the top of the US chart.
1978, The Brotherhood Of Man were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Figaro' Song written by my friend Tony Hiller.
1985, The Police won Outstanding Contribution to British music at the fourth annual Brit Awards held in London. Other winners included Prince for best International Act and Best Soundtrack for Purple Rain, British Single was Frankie Goes To Hollywood ‘Relax’, British Video was Duran Duran for ‘Wild Boys’, British Comedy Recording Neil ‘Hole In My Shoe’, British Album went to Sade for ‘Diamond Life’, British Male Solo Artist was won by Paul Young, British Female Solo Artist, Alison Moyet and Best British Group went to Wham!
1989, New Order scored their first UK No.1 album with 'Technique.'
1989, Paula Abdul started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Straight Up', a No.3 hit in the UK.
1998, the hand-written lyrics to ‘Candle in the Wind’ by Bernie Taupin were auctioned off at Christie's in LA for £278,512.
2001, Dido started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'No Angel.'
2003, the British Phonographic Industry reported its biggest sales decline in decades, with the biggest slump in a single year since the birth of the CD market in the early 1980s. Piracy, illegal duplication and distribution by international criminals of CD's were all blamed for the decrease.
2006, Il Divo went to No.1 on the US album chart with their second album ’Ancora.’
2007, Mika went to No.1 on the UK album chart with his debut album 'Life In Cartoon Motion.'
2008, Heather Mills and Sir Paul McCartney appeared at the High Court in London for a hearing to reach a financial settlement for their divorce. The hearing in the Family Division, which was taking place in private, was expected to last five days. The couple, who had a four-year-old daughter, Beatrice, announced the end of their four-year marriage in 2006.
2008, Jack Johnson started a five-week run at No.1 on the Australian album chart with ‘Sleep Through The Static.’
2009, Ronettes singer Estelle Bennett died at her home in Englewood, N.J. She was 67.
February 11th: Born on this day
1935,, Gene Vincent, (born Eugene Craddock), US rock ‘n’ roll singer with His Blue Caps
1939, Gerry Goffin, songwriter of over 20 US hits with Carol King, including The Shirelles 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow', The Drifters 'Up On The Roof', The Chiffons, 'One Fine Day', Herman's Hermits, 'I'm Into Something Good'.
1940, Bobby 'Boris' Pickett,
1941, Sergio Mendes, Brazilian singer
1946, Ray Lake, The Real Thing, (1976 UK No.1 single 'You To Me Are Everything').
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