Vol 4 Edition 7 August 2004
Costa Blanca Netguide Newsletter
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CONTENTS:
01) Editorial
02) Suzanna's Article - New Traffic Rules
03) Drunken Melon
04) Theatre Express Press Release
05) Javea - Xabia Press Release
06) New Web Journal Press Release
07) New Businesses
08) Spanish Resources
09) Sticker/Screensaver Information
10) Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information
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1) Editorial
Hola !
Hope you are all fit and well. Here at the Costa Blanca Net
Guide we try and bring you some fun articles but also
informative ones too , so don´t miss this months
"Nuevas Normas de Trafico" - New Traffic Rules.
Back in January each household was sent a pamphlet
issued by the Ministerio del Interior. These new rules were
brought in over a period of months and now are all in force
so take note. We also have news of the Summer Theatre
Workshops brought to you by Theatre Express and some
exciting goings on by the Women in Business group.
Check out the new Spain Lifestyle website, it is fun and has
heaps of ideas and truths about living in Spain. You can
even hire a personal shopper to do that tedious job of
buying the essential but boring items for your new villa!
On a personal note we are looking forward to our village
fiestas which start this week?! Mind you a treat also is
that our son is off to England for a week with his
grandparents (first time without us). The flights were
booked on the internet and I was pleasantly surprised at the
prices believe it or not. Like most people do these days, a
travel agent is just not necessary even though we were
booking various flights. Over the couple of days we were
looking they even came down further in price. Now with such
competition between the airlines to destinations within
Europe at least we can enjoy cheaper air travel.
I hope you all have a great summer, hasta la proxima,
Suzanna
Suzanna - Editor, Costa Blanca Netguide.
editor@costablanca-netguide.com
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2) Suzanna's Article
Nuevas Normas de Tráfico - New Traffic Rules
Hello ,
Traffic accidents are a big problem here in Spain and the
government are regularly warning motorists of the
consequences of driving too fast, under the influence of
alcohol or drugs and driving whilst tired. Whole campaigns
on TV are shown in graphic detail and news programmes
regularly give statistics of accidents, deaths, and injuries
particularly during holiday seasons.
We received a little blue booklet in January entitled
"Nuevas Normas de Tráfico" (New Traffic Rules). Many of the
traffic regulations have been updated and a few new ones
introduced. The main ones to be aware of are as follows:
1) Mobile Phones can only be used with hands free equipment.
2) It is prohibited to use screens which distract the
driver, i.e. DVD, television, internet access. The exception
of this rule is if the said screen is out of view of the
driver.
3) At filling stations all engines, lights, electrical
systems and electromagnetics (radios and mobile phones) are
to be switched off.
4) It is prohibited to have any radar detection equipment
fitted to your vehicle.
5) Children of 3 years and above and up to 150cm in height
should have the correct seatbelt/ harness for their height
and weight. All children and babies under 3 years of age
must use the correct seat with harness for their age and
weight.
6) All drivers must have a reflective jacket for use when
they leave their vehicle on the road or hard shoulder.
7) A driver will lose their license if they commit 3 serious
offences within 2 years.
You can find out more information by visiting
www.dgt.es/revista/num151/pages/ley.html
If you wish to see a translation of this page (albeit
Spanglish!) type in Nuevas Normas de Tráfico into Google and
press "translate this page" on the above web link.
Researched and Written by Suzanna
info.es@costablanca-netguide.com
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3) Drunken Melon
Take the melon of your choice whether it be water, toadskin,
honeydew etc. Insert a skewer into the melon skin and
prepare a small "hole". Over the period of 4 to 5 days
introduce "Cava" (champagne) into the hole once a day and
return to the fridge. At the end of the 5 days take the
melon from the fride cut into chunks and
eat............mmmmmmmmmm.
You can replace the cava with vodka or another drink of your
choice.
A mega easy dessert recipe to finish off that summer meal.
Researched and Written by Suzanna
info.es@costablanca-netguide.com
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4) Theatre Express Press Release
Theatre Express presents its "Summer Theatre Workshops"
"Weekly Morning Courses" include:
Beach Games
Acting
Singing
Dancing
Stagecraft
Mask Work
Puppet making
These activities run from 5th July from 9.30am ´til 1pm
Also available are "Specialist One Week Courses"
Choose from:
Musical Theatre
Acting
Street Jazz
These 2 hour intensive training with professionals are held
between 5pm and 7pm.
For more information call: 686 330 952
email: theatreexpress@hotmail.com
or visit the studios at Calle Rennes 2, Javea Arenal.
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5) JAVEA - XABIA Press Release
EARLY CALL FOR CREATIVE WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
The Women in Business Club are pulling together all of the
women's groups from various areas of Spain to help plan an
International Women's Day.
International Women's Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by
women's groups around the world. This date is also
commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many
countries as a national holiday. When women on all
continents, often divided by national boundaries and by
ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political
differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can
look back to a tradition that represents at least nine
decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and
development.
MARCH 2005 Program
International Women's Day
Event Fundraiser
A Celebration of Womanhood Through Artistic Expression with
the aim to raise money to Aid The Javea Women's Shelter
According to one recent study, over two million women in
Spain have suffered physical and/or mental violence at the
hands of their partners, while 97 per cent of women victims
of violence in the family do not report such incidents. This
year alone 32 women have died as a result of such violence.
Event Outline
Women's Artistic Expression Competition with Silent Auction
Theme of Expressive Art - WOMEN OF THE WORLD - visual
representations of all types of women - belonging to
womanhood - without barriers of any sort!
- 10 Euro - Entry Fee
- 100 Euros Prizes
- Proceeds to Support Javea Women's Shelter
NOTE: We would like to see women represented in every shape
and size, colour and creed - in the vast expression of
womanhood in every walk of international life. This is a
very wide category - and we feel that this celebration of
womanhood should spark a huge flood of creativity.
Call for Creative Women in the following Categories
Visual Artists - Watercolour, Oils, Acrylics, Pen, Pencil,
Photography, Sculpture
Crafts - Card Making, Tile Painting, Mosaic, Napkins,
Fabergé Eggs, Calligraphy, Cakes, Decoupage, Paper maché
Fashion - Crochet, Knits, Sewing
Dance - Ballet, Tap, Mime, Jazz
Music - Instrumental
More Information: www.Palomera.com/WIBC
Or Contact: info@SpainLifeStyle.com
Karla Darocas, director 96 649 3111
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6) New Web Journal Press Release
Don't Miss Any of the Excitement at www.SpainLifeStyle.com
Greetings,
I would like to invite you to visit one of Spain's newest
and fastest growing web-journals about lifestyle in Spain in
English.
This is a progressive, living web-journal featuring original
and creative articles that reveal the truths, sentiments and
trends of a modern Spain.
I hope to see you onboard for the ride!
Karla.
www.SpainLifeStyle.com
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7) New Businesses on the Guide
Villa for Sale
A beautiful south facing villa, with pool for sale in
Montgo. The villa is spacious and contains all modern
features.
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/listings/311.html
Rural Finca for Sale
A splendidly restored Finca situated in a quiet
valley 10 minutes drive from the village of Jalon.
The house comes with a wide range of superb amenities
and 5000 metres of land including private and secluded
formal gardens
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/listings/312.html
Maserof Costa Blanca Cattery
A good quality cattery based in a pleasant rural
location 12 minutes drive from the village of Jalon. The
business has been established for more than 12 years
and offers a superb range of feline facilities.
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/listings/313.html
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8) Spanish Resources
BOOKS
Little Book of Drinks: Juices, Smoothies and Cocktails for
Work, Rest and Play.
A juicing book with a difference, which tells you how to make
fresh and delicious drinks whether you've just got to work,
are sitting on the couch on a Sunday afternoon or want to
impress your friends by making bright green Martinis.
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/books/djs.html
SOFTWARE
Rosetta Stone - Level 1&2 Pack Spanish (Spain)
# Up to 550 hours of instruction
# Over 8000 real-life images and phrases
# Illustrated user's guides
# Curriculum text books
# No translation
# No memorization
# No drills
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/Software/rosetta.html
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