More great entertainment in Madeira in March, April; 3 ways to increase economic productivity of Portugal’s ports: The Economist; Portugal produced best government bond returns in developed world so far this year!; Hugo Camara FILM;

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Hugo Camara FILM

Another impressive film from Madeiran photographer/artist Hugo Camara. Thanks Hugo.

http://vimeo.com/39216269

Music
Dishwalla – Angels or Devils ( acoustic )

Equipment
Canon 5D2
Canon 17-40
Stage Zero Dolly

More great entertainment in Madeira in March, April includes:

 

 

3 WAYS TO INCREASE ECONOMIC PRODUCTIVITY OF PORTUGAL’S PORTS
From: The Economist

Charting a new course

Other countries’ experience suggest three ways to bolster Portugal’s seaport performance.

First, more competition is needed at the ports: contracts should be extended only after transparent retendering, with new competitors invited to bid. This can reap real benefits: in the Netherlands service costs dropped by a quarter after a new tugboat operator entered.

Second, the unions must be tackled. Encouraging more firms to provide services would again improve things: in Hong Kong seven companies provide loading services and six offer ship repairs.

Finally, Portugal should reconsider its role as a port landlord. Selling up has worked in Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Private owners would be better at taking on vested interests.

A sale could raise around €1 billion for the cash-strapped exchequer

And since efficient ports often lead to a strong export sector, according to the United Nations, it could have wider benefits, too…

Full article: http://www.economist.com/node/21551072

Portugal produced best government bond returns in developed world so far this year!

From the FINANCIAL TIMES

“Portugal, the eurozone country many investors believe will be next to suffer a debt restructuring after Greece, has produced the best government bond returns in the developed world so far this year..”

link to full article: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a8ccfcba-798f-11e1-b87e-00144feab49a.html#axzz1qWyASsad

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  2. Can anyone help me with a question? I want to buy a Euro millions ticket but my Lotto account knows I am abroad. Where and how can I buy one in Madeira? Thank you..

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  3. As petrol goes up on sunday I joined in on the substantial queue that had formed on the Via Rapida near Garajau
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    Will this help stimulate the economies?
    They must know better than me and everybody else I know!!!!

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