Maybe some can remember (can I ?) the bird and swine-flu hype which made governments spend trillions on supposedly anti-viral medicines, which firstly were never needed, which secondly would have never worked because of a lack of efficacy and which thirdly had to be destroyed at more great expense after the date of expiry. The media were happily fueling this hype and created by this a public pressure on governments with the above mentioned consequences – anxiety sells and I think that after shedding some light on dark banking practices the print and visual media do certainly merit the same treat – anxiety sells. Any room for ethics here ?
Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Next Nadfas Lecture
by Nadfas •
The next Nerja Nadfas lecture will be held onTuesday the 9th October and will be given my Joanna Hardy and entitled, Jewels that catch an expert’s eye.
Nadfas Season Begins
by Nadfas •
The Nerja Nadfas lectures begin with the next one scheduled for the 9th of October.
Rights of the Passenger (pt.2)
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Rights of the passenger in cases of delay, cancellation, overbooking and lost luggage (part 2)
Debt Crisis?
by David Darby •
In these difficult times there are a lot of people deciding to call in old debts to raise some cash. Well, a German town is trying to call in a 450-year-old debt, which could be worth trillions of euros.
The town of Mittenwalde recently discovered an IOU (debt certificate) dating back to 1562, which clearly states that the town loaned Berlin money, and if repaid, it could make this little town one of the richest in the world.
Topless Tearaway!
by David Darby •
No, we don’t mean that the vehicle was a soft top with the roof lowered. Unfortunately, Mandy Ramsey was travelling with no clothing on her upper body. We say unfortunately because she was also speeding, which caught the notice of the local, law-enforcement officers in Marion, Florida, USA. Being duty bound to keep abreast of things, they decided to pull Ms. Ramsey over and examine her docs.
RNA Monthly Meets Resume
by RNA •
The next meeting of the Almuñécar branch of the Royal Naval Association will be on the 11th of September at 13.00h at the Rincon de Peña Parda, La Herradura.
Dear Ed
by Gazette Reader •
A reader writes in from Salobreña to ask about the repair work on the N-340 in front of Alfamar
Miguel and the Boys
by Martin Myall •
Fourteen chefs will be paying homage to Jacky Vohne (Rest. Jacky Cotobro) from the 27th to the 31st of August at Restaurante Reina Sofia, Almuñécar.
Lifeguard Fired For Rescue – Wonky World August
by David Darby •
This story has been all over the internet and World news forums, but it is definitely worth a mention, if only for the ridiculous nature of management.