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Date Title & Description Contributors
2013-07-07

  Throwing Knives at Mother - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

No, rest assured, this is not another harrowing tale of domestic violence, but a skilful performance by Dorian Ledda and his family who have been performing in Gran Canaria’s Sioux City for the last 28 years or so... www.barriemahoney.com and www.thec... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2013-05-27

  Flushed with Success - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

For many days now, there have been anxious faces in overalls, accompanied by anxious faces in suits, peering into a newly dug hole adjacent to the very smart, newly painted building, that houses this precious, but grossly under valued machinery. There ... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-08-12

  The World Cradle of Rum - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

Visitors to the Canary Islands may remember that at the end of a good meal in a local restaurant, and before the bill arrives, they are presented with a ‘shot’ - a small glass of liqueur to round off a good meal. This ‘shot’ is presented as a ‘on the h... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-08-12

  Reclaiming the Flag - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

Visitors to the Canary Islands and Spain will notice that the flying of flags is a popular pastime. Public and government buildings, as well as many private organisations, usually proudly display three flags in the Canary Islands: the Spanish flag, the... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-07-08

  Bankers go bananas - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

Bankers Go Bananas I thought that I recognised the voice over the underground station’s speaker system; it sounded familiar, but I couldn't quite place it. The doors slid silently to a close as I sat in the immaculate carriage and sped my way to Canar... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-06-24

  Live and Let Live - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

Live and Let Live One of the many things that I love about our island in the sun is the ‘live and let live’ attitude of most of its people. No, I don’t mean the thousands of tourists, but the true Canarian people, those who were born here and have sta... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-02-22

  The European Family - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

I admit to being a proud European. Although English born and bred, and I still love the United Kingdom, including Scotland if it remains part of the Union, I do not regard myself as being particularly English or British, but European. I know it is not ... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-02-22

  No doors or windows - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

The World recession has claimed the hopes and dreams of many expats, as well as local people. Many expats who finally achieved their dreams of a new life and home in the sun have packed their bags and the few belongings that they have managed to salva... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-02-22

  Expat Television . 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

A recent announcement by the Chinese Government to axe more than two-thirds of prime time light entertainment shows and replace them with news broadcasts came as a shock to many, and was met with concern about further curbs on the freedom of the Chines... 		  BarrieMahoney author
2012-02-22

  Debit Cards for Expats - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

Many of us have fallen out with credit cards. Individually, as well as nationally and globally, we can now see that being encouraged to spend beyond our means has been a bad thing. One early catch phrase during the launch of the credit card revolution ... 		  BarrieMahoney author