Monday, September 8, 2008

Hurricane Ike

It's Ike himself

Oh dear!
I haven't written anything for a while about Cuba and all things Cuban but hey! look what's happening!

Authorities are ordering evacuations from parts of the Florida Keys and Cubans are preparing for a direct hit from Hurricane Ike.
Just hours earlier on Sunday, the category 4 storm damaged 80 per cent of the homes on Grand Turk Island after ripping through the Turks and Caicos Islands, the archipelago's prime minister said.
Michael Misick told The Associated Press by telephone that hundreds of homes lost their roofs after the island took a direct hit.

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I've found a new friend as well
http://www.apd-iznajar.com a website selling properties by Lake Iznajar in Andalucia, Spain.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Cuban Food: A taste of Cuba


I came across a rather interesting website whilst on the lookout for some authentic Cuban dishes. I found this website http://www.tasteofcuba.com/ "A Taste of Cuba"
The webmaster has some decent photographs of Cuba which he allows for use on private websites. This will prove helpful to those who have websites and are looking for Cuban content http://www.tasteofcuba.com/cubanphotos.html Take a look.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Cuban news: Old man knackers May parade...

Or he tried....

A Mercenary and Dangerous Old Man
By Leonel Alberto PĂ©rez Belette
Havana (May 2008 – Cubanet) Members of the political police harassed an 80 year old opponent in his own home to prevent him from blemishing the festivities of the first of May.
Alfredo Guilleuma Rodriguez has become a "danger" for the authorities of the state. So much so that the State decided to place to two police officers and a member of the Committee of Defense of the Revolution (CDR) on his doorstep with the objective to stop him from leaving his dwelling on May Day.

See More http://www.cubanet.org/cubanews.html

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Property for sale Cuba: 638 Ways to Kill Castro

Heres an intersting tale:
Do you think this title sounds ludicrous? Oh, probably it does but it only sounds…
Yesterday (26th July) was one of the most important national holidays in Cuba (maybe even the most important). However if you follow US press you’d ask yourself “Why on Earth they celebrate that day??? They should erase it from their nation’s memory!” and that would be quite reasonable question when you see this title: July 26th Marks Anniversary Of Castro’s Failure, Cuban RevolutionIsn’t that tremendously malicious when you know how that “failure” has raised national spirit to struggle against the regime, when you know that was the dawn of Revolution? (truth maybe I founded isolated article but still)
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Cuban holidays: Cuban life

I'll see Cuba for myself
I have often wondered what a holiday on Cuba might be like. One hears so many stories about poverty, repression and on the other hand, happy people, well fed, plenty of good housing and healthcare. I would like to see for myself I think.


heres an interesting tale:

"Back in the days before the US embargo, holidays in Cuba used to be all the rage. My grandfather used to go on and on about Cuba holidays. Although I enjoyed his stories, back when I was a kid I always assumed that he was exaggerating for effect. He would tell me about meeting kings of business and European royalty, movie stars and mobsters, all there to have a great time on an island paradise. One of his last regrets was that he did not get to go on another Cuba holiday before he died. Although things have changed a lot over there, my grandpa would be happy today if he knew that his grandson had made a trip over to that beautiful island."


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Monday, May 19, 2008

Property in Cuba: The Malaga Game

Bugger! The first Malaga game we go to and Malaga score 4 goals!!!! HREAT STUFF! FANTASTIC! BRILLIANT!`...er...No! not really because Hercules score bloody 6 goals!
The game was full of bad passes, bad defending, awful goalkeeping, loads of yellow cards and of course, loads of goals. It went something like this:
Malaga 1 Hercules 0
Malaga 2 Hercules 0
Malaga 2 Hercules 1
Malaga 3 (pen) Hercules 1 (Half time)
Malaga 3 Hercules 2
Malaga 3 Hercules 3
Malaga 3 Hercules 4 (pen)
Malaga 3 Hercules 5
Malaga 3 Hercules 6
Malaga 4 Hercules 6 (Full time

I can't wait for the next game!!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Cuban Property: Malaga Football Club

La Rosaleda Stadium
Today, we are off to watch Malaga FC take on Hercules in a Spanish Liga BBVA match. Malaga are placed in second place with a great chance of promotion to La Liga, the Spanish top division.
It's the first match for us but it will not be the last.

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Doylie 45. What kind of a handle is that? Well, Doylie is my knick-name and the 45 are the last two digits of my army number. I am what is called an "SEO Search Engine Optimiser" being as I get websites found but I like to call my work Search Engine Advertising because really, that's what I actually do, I advertise on the Search Engines. Born in the fair city of Liverpool, although I am a fan of The Peoples Club, Everton FC. I like Blues music, guitar, Internet, fine wine (and some crap ones) and good food.