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Spanish News

• Unemployment in Spain Soars by 61,000 in August
  Unemployment figures in Spain have seen a rise of 61,083 in August, the first increase in four months according to a report released Thursday by the Labour Ministry. The 61,083 new unemployed or 1.56 per cent increase brings the total number of unemployed to 3,969,661. The rise has been a dent in the positive four-month trend of falling [...]
  Ana Pozuelo
• Intelligent Video Surveillance for Torrevieja
  The Vyriato (Intelligent Video and Radar Assertive Torrevieja) scheme is one which shall involved the setting up of intelligent surveillance equipment and remote control of traffic signals throughout the city of Torrevieja. It’s a bold initiative by local government with the aim of making the city a safer and more secure place to live in. [...]
  Keith Nicol
• Barcelona Already Ahead in the Title Race After Santander Win
  After scoring a sensational 34 goals in La Liga last season, it took Lionel Messi just three minutes to get off the mark this time around. The little Argentine – along with World Cup winners Andres Iniesta and David Villa – hit the back of the net in Barcelona’s 3-0 win away to Racing [...]
  Andy May
• Jose and Pep to Dominate in “Exhibition League”
  Last Season in La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid bagged an incredible 195 points between them, out of a possible 228. You can see why some people claim Spain’s top division is an ‘exhibition league’, a league which will only be won by the country’s top two teams. 2010/2011 will be all about which side [...]
  Andy May
• 1,500 People Evacuated as Huge Forest Fire Rages in Ibiza
  A huge forest fire has destroyed over 100 hectares of nature on the popular tourist holiday island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands on Sunday. The fires forced emergency services to evacuate over 1,000 people from a beach by boat where they were celebrating an open air party as well as local residents from 40 [...]
  Gisele
• The Very Original Dancing Queen
  The Capital Theatre is situated in Rojales; a typically sleepy Spanish town engagingly close to Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja. That this 700 seat venue should be packed says much for the performance due to be staged by the celebrated Raquel Peña and her Flamenco Company. Glowing with anticipation the audience’s passion for [...]
  Michael Walsh
• Boats Back in Seville’s Plaza España
  After almost ten years of drought in the moat surrounding Plaza España in Seville, the local council have finally given in to public demand. The boats are coming back. Plaza España was built in 1928 as part of the Ibero-American exhibition and has since been one of Seville’s most famous tourist attractions. Plaza España, designed by [...]
  Barry O'Leary
• “Illegal Acts” in Shakira’s Barcelona YouTube Video
  A video posted on YouTube could cost Shakira a fine say sources at the Barcelona city council. Barcelona authorities are evaluating whether to fine Shakira for dancing with her fans in a fountain and driving a Harley Davidson without a helmet. Shakira is currently in Barcelona filming her latest videclip. The Columbian singer was dancing in [...]
  Ana Pozuelo
• Apple Store Location in Barcelona Confirmed
  After months of speculation and high hopes for Apple fans in Spain, the wait appears to be over. The first Apple store in Spain will open in September in Barcelona’s La Maquinista shopping mall according to real estate sources. Up until today, the Apple brand operated through local authorized dealerships, such as K-tuin or FNAC and the [...]
  Ana Pozuelo
• Heavy Rain in Spain Leaves Three Dead
  Three people have died in the province of Cordoba as a result of heavy rains last night, according to sources from the Guardia Civil and the Junta de Andalucia. Two people died as their SUV got washed away by a flood in the municipality of Aguilar de la Frontera, one of the worst affected areas by [...]
  Maria Sullivan

Spanish News

• Ibiza | British Drug Ring September 7, 2010
  One of the most active drug rings on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic islands,has been broken. Twenty five people have been arrested and 20 of them are British.The Serious and Organised Crime Squad and the Guardia Civil were both involved in the arrests. Twelve houses were searched and large quantities of drugs and cash were [...]
  admin
• Denia | Beach Sevens September 7, 2010
  Playa Abaranas opposite the Oasis Hotel was the venue in Denia for the 18th Denia beach Sevens last Saturday. There were various categories in the tournament from Seniors,Femininos and Juniors ( under 19´s). The Feminino tournament was played between Denia,Tatami and Universidad Catolica.The latter won the tournament. There were eight teams in the Senior tournament from as far [...]
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• Costa Blanca | OCI is Back September 7, 2010
  It is only back for an hour a day but the Costa Onda Cero International Radio ( OCI) is back on air. This is a radio station aimed at the  English speaking community on the Costa Blanca.The presenter Pauline M;cGough is back too.She took the lead in OCI´s Prime Time Show for 5 years. Now she is [...]
  admin
• Costa Blanca | OCI is Back September 7, 2010
  It is only back for an hour a day but the Costa Onda Cero International Radio ( OCI) is back on air. This is a radio station aimed at the  English speaking community on the Costa Blanca.The presenter Pauline M;cGough is back too.She took the lead in OCI´s Prime Time Show for 5 years. Now she is [...]
  admin
• Moraira -Teulada | Sports Complex September 7, 2010
  The sport facility in Moraira-Teulada is to have a 750,000 euro facelift. The upgrade will create a state of the art facility for the area.The new complex will be called “Football Espai Teulada-Moraira” and it is being described as a socio-cultural and sports area. There will be a full sized football pitch as well as a seven [...]
  admin
• Spanish News | Pirates September 7, 2010
  Operation Atlanta involved the Spanish frigate Victoria and an anti-piracy operation at sea. The ship was welcomed home by a lot of top brass such as Chief of Staff Jose Rodriguez,Chief of Navy Staff Manuel rebollo and Fleet Admiral Juan Carlos Muñoz-Delgado plus the Minister for defence Carme Chacon. The Victoria took part in a liberation of [...]
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• Javea | Parking Fiasco September 7, 2010
  ECIS is the parking contractor who took on the underground carparks in Javea´s Old Town.The company constructed the carparks in return for the contract to run them. The scheme didn´t work out as nobody uses them and consequently ECIS has not made any money.Now they are seeking compensation of 22 million euros from the council. The company [...]
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• San Miguel de Salinas | Brit Arrested September 7, 2010
  A British man in San Miguel de Salinas ( inland from Orihuela Costa) has been arrested by the police because of his appalling behaviour. To add insult to injury he resisted arrest!He is accused of criminal damafge,disorderly conduct and issuing threats. Officers were called to an address in El Galen.When the police arrived they discovered the 26 [...]
  admin
• San Miguel de Salinas | Brit Arrested September 7, 2010
  A British man in San Miguel de Salinas ( inland from Orihuela Costa) has been arrested by the police because of his appalling behaviour. To add insult to injury he resisted arrest!He is accused of criminal damafge,disorderly conduct and issuing threats. Officers were called to an address in El Galen.When the police arrived they discovered the 26 [...]
  admin
• Torrevieja | Whale Head Discovered September 6, 2010
  Torrevieja Natural History Museum will benefit eventually from what is thought to have been a tragic accident. The head of a baby sperm whale was discovered floating in the sea off Torrevieja.It is thought that the marine mammal was the victim of a propeller from a large boat which had sliced the head off. The remains of [...]
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• Stats for Andalucia Travel Guide end August 2010
• Interest Only Mortgages in Spain – Why The Spanish Don´t Get It!
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Spanish News

• Valencia province on fire September 7, 2010
  FOREST fires thought to be the work of arsonists are sweeping across the province of Valencia, having already wiped out nearly 2,500 hectares of land. The worst-hit areas are Ontinyent and Bocairent,...
• Spain made to suffer in Argentina September 7, 2010
  Argentina 4-1 SpainLionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuaín and Carlos Tévez all hit first-half efforts as the world and European champions experienced a rare defeat.
• With 6 of the last 16, Spain reigns at US Open September 7, 2010
  Sparked by Rafael Nadal's surge to the top of tennis, the country has produced six men in the world's top 25 and six of the final 16 players at the U.S. Open.
• Wildfires ravage eastern Spain September 7, 2010
  MADRID : Hundreds of firefighters on Tuesday battled several wildfires that have ravaged some 2,500 hectares of land in Spain's eastern Valencia region, regional authorities said. Spain's De...
• Schleck, O'Grady sent home from Spanish Vuelta September 7, 2010
  Two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and Saxo Bank teammate Stuart O'Grady were sent home from the Spanish Vuelta on Tuesday after breaking team rules on drinking, overshadowing a successful...
• Spain urges EU to raise Middle East talks profile September 7, 2010
  Spain yesterday gave its backing to the Palestinian Authority and the creation of a Palestinian state, urging the European Union to raise its profile in the relaunched Middle East peace talks. The Pal...
• Spain's World Cup-winning squad wins sports prize September 7, 2010
  Spain´s striker David Villa (centre) celebrates at the Spanish team victory ceremony in Madrid on July 12. World Cup winners Spain replaced Brazil at the top of the most recent FIFA World Ranking. Sp...
• Spain Bond Auction Lifts Euro Ahead Of ECB September 7, 2010
  ) of five-year debt, which helped ease concerns about sovereign debt in the 16-nation euro zone. Eurostat, the European Union statistics agency, on Thursday said second- quarter gross domestic pro...
• Youzhny slows Spain's US Open reign, beats Robredo September 7, 2010
  The 12th-seeded Russian beat Tommy Robredo, the lowest-ranked man left in the draw, 7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. The 41st-ranked Robredo was one of a record six Spani...
• Youzhny slows Spain’s reign, beats Robredo September 7, 2010
  Mikhail Youzhny of Russia returns the ball to Tommy Robredo of Spain in the fourth round of play during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York., Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswil...

Spanish

• Kathy Krajco's Attempt at Censorship December 10, 2005
• US air marshalls kill bomb alert passenger December 7, 2005
• The Wonderful Wicked WikiPedia! December 5, 2005
• Update on the Current Delay August 24, 2005
  For anyone who might miss my comment attached to the previous post, here's the text again:"Thanks everyone for your kind support! I must apologise for having been so quiet for so long. Unfortunately I have been very busy with a number of things which could not wait and, even now, I have just completed 'phase one' of redecorating our kitchen. Over the next few weeks I hope to get it together so that another podcast emerges even though, at the moment, I have to fight a path through the rubble and building materials to even get to my Mac and I only have a very vague idea of where the mixer and the mic might be."
• Downloading Older Podcasts Using iTunes July 1, 2005
  Open up iTunes and click on "Podcasts" in the left-hand pane - it should be the first item after "Library". If you can't find the "Podcasts" item you almost certainly need to update your iTunes to the latest version. Now you will either see the colourful podcast directory or a list of podcasts you have already subscribed to. In the latter case you need to click on "Podcast Directory" towards the bottom left of the right-hand pane. On the left of the right-hand pane you'll now find a search box above the words "Search All Podcasts". Using this box, type in "Really Learn Spanish" and hit [enter]/[return]. You'll now get two entries for "Really Learn Spanish" - one I believe is a mirror of sorts which does not appear to update and you'll want to avoid subscribing to it. The good one is the one that has "johan.vanrooyen@gmail.com" as the artist. Just click on the "Subscribe" button and you'll be taken to your subscriptions page or whatever it's called. The most recent podcast - currently no. 5 - will start downloading automatically. You can download the others by clicking on the "Get" button next to each individual podcast. In order to have easy access to podcasts on your iPod you first need to update your software and then go Settings>Main Menu>Podcasts>On.
• iTunes June 29, 2005
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• Keith Lard Makes a Valuable Contribution April 30, 2005
  "I've been watching a lot of Friends dubbed into Spanish, which is good because I already know who everyone is and what's going on because I've seen most of them before in English. They do speak very fast, and the deadpan delivery makes it hard to tell which bits are meant to be funny, but the canned laughter helps. I'm picking up lots and lots of little phrases and fragments, and I get excited when I understand a whole chunk at once. I think there are two skills involved in listening: the first is actually decoding a continuous stream of speech into its component words, and the second is knowing what those Spanish words mean. It's the first skill that really benefits from a lot of listening. What used to be high-speed noise seems to magically crystallise after a while into well-formed Spanish sentences. Even if you don't understand the sentences completely, you can get valuable context to help you guess the words you don't know. And as he points out, you always get things in context. Certain phrases and constructions crop up absolutely all the time, and you just learn them as blocks or templates which you can use to build sentences. If you start off by learning grammar, and you know past participles are formed by taking the infinitive stem and adding '-ado' for -AR verbs and 'ido' for -ER/IR verbs, you might have trouble remembering whether it's 'he olvidado' or 'he olvidido' for 'I forgot'. You have to remember which kind of verb the infinitive is and work forwards from there, and you could still get it wrong. On the other hand, if you listen to a lot of Spanish, you've probably heard people say 'he olvidado' a million times, and you never once heard them say 'he olvidido', so you just know. It's this 'just knowing' which gives you a big confidence boost. Words, phrases and sentences arrive in your brain fully-formed and correctly pronounced, without you having to laboriously construct them from grammatical rules and then double-check that all the adverbs agree and so on. Similarly with listening comprehension, after a while you start understanding things as blocks of meaning, not individual words. Translating word by word into English is much too slow when people are speaking at full speed - you need to hear the Spanish, understand what's being said without mentally working out an English translation, and immediately be ready to listen to the next bit. It's a little bit Zen because you need to stop trying so hard to understand and just let the sounds come in. I could liken it to Magic Eye for the ears, because it's when you stop struggling and let your subconscious brain get on with it that it suddenly happens. At first in flashes, but then in bigger and bigger chunks until you can understand whole sections of dialogue. When you're not focusing on mentally translating into English, you've got time to absorb context and body language and facial expressions which all help convey what's being said."
• Bad Editing on Really Learn Spanish 5 April 18, 2005
  Having uploaded the last cast and having listened to it (in that order!) I now realise how appalling the editing is - my apologies. I will rerecord and re-edit it and upload it again at the same time as I upload the next podcast. One of my other options was to fix it straight away which would have been the best but I have to go to work now and I anticipate a busy week ahead. The other option I discarded was to upload it next weekend, for example, but then people may think they've downloaded podcast no. six and might be disappointed or angry or whatever at discovering all they got was another version of no. five.
• Really Learn Spanish - 5 (14:56) April 17, 2005
  Third Anniversary of the 48 Hour Coup in Venezuela Dinner Table Conversation Which Books to Read (following on from Podcast 1) Dave Slusher has a Good Idea and an Invitation *** THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED First Transcript: Que hay una mano invisible: el mercado que todo lo arregla. Mentira, mentira, mil veces mentira. Claro que hay otros caminos y en Venezuela lo estamos demostrando. He tenido que aguantar las más grandes presiones internacionales, pero no me importa nada. Si algún día me toca bajar al quinto infierno para defender el pueblo bolivariano de Venezuela pues me iré al quinto infierno para defenderlo... Second Transcript: Quiero hacer un llamado, y esto es quizás lo más importante que yo quiero decir hoy. ¿Hoy es domingo, ya? ... Domingo, ¿qué fecha? ... Catorce de abril. Yo, pues he estado incomunicado en las últimas horas y no tenía ninguna información, tenía una angustia muy grande. Y lo primero y más importante que digo a todos los venezolanos es que vuelvan a sus casas, que vuelva la calma. Ustedes venezolanas, ustedes venezolanos que me adversan, pues advérsenme. Yo no puedo... trataré de que ... de hacerlos cambiar, ojalá. Pero ustedes no pueden adversar esta constitución. Porque esto es un libro para todos, es como el Popul Vuh, aquel libro de los Maya. El Popul Vuh, el libro de todos, el libro de la comunidad. Tienen que reconocer todo esto. Y sobre todo algo. Oye, no se dejen envenenar. No permitan que los envenenen, ¡con tantas cosas y tantas mentiras!
• The Next Podcast (5) April 11, 2005
  Apologies for the long delay. I have now started work on the next installment of Really Learn Spanish and it should go out by Monday the 18th. As the last podcast concentrated heavily on grammar, this time I'll talk about dinner table conversation and look at which books you might want to read in Spanish.